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USPS 680020 Published Every Thursday OUR 111th YEAR – ISSUE NO. 10-111 Periodical – Postage Paid at Westfield, N.J. Thursday, November 16, 2000 Since 1890 (908) 232-4407 FIFTY CENTS Council Appoints New Chief To Head Town Fire Dept. By PAUL J. PEYTON Fourth Ward Councilwoman and command of the fire prevention of- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader Public Works Committee Chair- fice upon the promotion of Paul A. Westfield’s Fire Department is of- woman Janis Fried Weinstein said, Battiloro, Jr. to Chief. ficially under new leadership with “We all extend congratulations to “I guess my claim to fame is al- the promotion of former Deputy Chief Castellano.” ways moving forward. If there is Chief John Castellano to Fire Chief anything new on the horizon let’s get last week by the Town Council. He it,” he told The Westfield Leader. takes command of a paid 38-man Chief Castellano was responsible department and a 20-man volunteer for having the department computer- contingent. ized in 1995. He also has been work- Chief Castellano had been serving ing on upgrading the department’s as Acting Chief for the past several communications system. months. He worked his way up “My goal is to bring to the Town of through the department ranks. He Westfield the best educated depart- had been assigned to the department’s ment in firefighting and the best per- fire prevention segment for a number sonnel that we can get,” Chief of years and held the ranks of lieu- CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 tenant, and captain before advancing to deputy chief in 1994. “He has a proven record of leader- ship. He has great communication Gala Open House Slated skills. He is a strategic planner and At Town Fire Department has good organizational skills and he focuses a lot on training personnel,” The Westfield Fire Department Mayor Thomas C. Jardim said. “He presents a gala open house on Cheri Rogowsky for The Westfield Leader is a good thing for our fire depart- Sunday, November 19, beginning STANDING AT ATTENTION...The 250th Signal Battalion of the Army National Guard present the colors during the ment and a good thing for our town.” at noon at Fire Headquarters, 405 opening ceremony of the V2K Veterans 2000 Dinner Dance which was held at the National Guard Armory as a tribute In announcing the appointment at John Castellano North Avenue, West. to honor all veterans. The event was sponsored by the Westfield Historical Society. last Wednesday’s council meeting, All the fire equipment will be Chief Castellano joined the de- on display with demonstrations partment as a firefighter in 1967. He of rope and accident rescues. Also attended night school at John Jay on hand will be the smoke trailer. Commuters Respond Positively to Town Proposal College, attaining a degree in fire Rope Rescue demonstrations science and administration. Chief will be held from 12-1 p.m. and again from 3-4 p.m. A car extrica- Castellano also holds an associate’s tion drill using the “Jaws of Life” For Jitney Service to Westfield Train Station degree in fire science. He also has will be conducted from 1:30 to congresscompleted graduate administration picture By PAUL J. PEYTON 2:30 p.m. A tour through the would use the service between 6 and Mr. Shannon said the town may be J. Gruba, who chairs the council’s courses towards a master’s degree. “smoke house” trailer, which will Specially Written for The Westfield Leader 7:30 a.m. and from 6 to 7 p.m. able to use three county-owned ve- Finance Committee, indicated the He holds licenses from the state as Town officials revealed Tuesday be stationed at Fire Headquarters “It looks like we’re going to be in hicles which are probably free of original cost to the town was $11 per a fire protection inspector, fire offi- until 5 p.m., will allow the public night that a proposal to initiate a the jitney business,” said Town Ad- DOT regulations. hour for each van. cial and construction official. to experience simulated fire con- jitney commuter shuttle service in ministrator Thomas P. Shannon. The agreement with the county, as Third Ward Councilman Neil F. “My focus is going to be moving ditions and required safety mea- Westfield has received a favorable The town is also considering a previously discussed, would require Sullivan said the town should inquire the department ahead with training,” sures. response from residents in a recent jitney service from a centrally lo- the town to pick up the cost of the about the county’s Seniors in Motion Chief Castellano stated, indicating The entire community is invited survey. cated parking lot on the south side of drivers, with the county supplying grant program, which provides ve- he wants the best trained and best to attend the 125th Westfield Fire Assistant Town Administrator town to the Rahway train station, a the vehicles. hicles to towns for transportation of prepared department he can field. Department Anniversary celebration. James H. Gildea said 1,357 surveys station from which NJ Transit offers Second Ward Councilman James CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 In 1997, Chief Castellano took were sent out to persons with com- New York City direct service. Ninety- muter parking lot permits or those on five persons indicated interest in such waiting lists for these spaces. The a service, with 451 survey respon- survey produced a response rate of dents giving an unfavorable response. Recreation Program Coordinator Position Created; 41 percent as of November. Trains from Westfield provide ser- The proposed jitney service calls vice to Penn Station in Newark. Com- for passengers to be picked up at muters must change Path trains to Allison Halperin of Metuchen Chosen to Fill Post designated locations in town and get into Manhattan. driven to the Westfield train station. While there is significant interest Of the surveys returned, 316 per- By DEBORAH MADISON candidate to fill the new position. ness center. to offer other new programs in the in a jitney program, the town re- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader She will oversee the creation, coor- Ms. Halperin said that she was spring, including yoga and tai-cize, a sons, or 58 percent of respondents, ceived some bad news as to the avail- Recognizing the need for a full- indicated they would utilize the dination and scheduling of a wide desirous of changing her career be- cross between tai-chi and exercise. ability of mini-vans they had been time coordinator of programs and variety of programs and activities cause her previous positions were The salary for the newly created curbside commuter jitney service, expecting from the County of Union. events, a new position in Westfield’s with 229 persons saying they would within the Recreation Department. limited in scope and opportunity. position has been approved for County representatives have indi- Recreation Department has been cre- Ms. Halperin comes to Westfield Working for a municipality, Ms. $34,320,00, 80 percent coming from not ride a jitney bus. The town has cated that Paratransit vehicles would ated. The position of Recreation Pro- proposed four routes, two each on with a diverse background in recre- Halperin said, is more challenging the Recreation Commission’s bud- likely not be able to accommodate a gram Coordinator was an idea born ation. She received a degree in Rec- and diversified. get and the other 20 percent from a the north and south sides of town. jitney service. more than three years ago, said Rec- The town would charge $2 a ride for reation and Leisure Management “I wanted to work on a larger trust fund. Paratransit vans are not governed reation Director Glenn S. Burrell. from East Stroudsburg University scale with a wider variety of pro- Through a creative re-organiza- the service. by the same Department of Trans- “Scheduling the many diverse ac- The bulk of respondents said they graduating in 1995. Her previous grams and people. I’m excited that tion of the budget, Mr. Burrell ex- portation (DOT) regulations as are tivities, programs and events for a job experiences included big event the Recreation Department is al- plained, we were able to fund the fee-driven vehicles such as the jitney community as large as Westfield has and party planning for corporations, lowing me the flexibility to create new position without any additional service the town is considering. Also, become a complex task calling for a program planning and coordination and design new programs and ac- cost to the taxpayers. Westfield School Board they only accommodate eight pas- skilled professional,” Mr. Burrell ex- for a Condominium Association and tivities,” she added. The position of Assistant Director sengers. plained. managing a variety of recreational Some of the new programs being of Recreation left vacant by Jim To Meet Next Tuesday Mr. Shannon indicated that the Allison Halperin, who grew up in facilities including a Discovery offered this winter are an adult art Gildea’s transfer is still unfilled and county has changed vendors for its The Westfield Board of Educa- Metuchen, and now lives in Clark, Zone, a play and activity center for class and a massage therapy class. résumés for that position are being Paratransit program. He said the new was chosen as the most qualified children, and a Merrill Lynch fit- Ms. Halperin also hopes to be able tion will meet on Tuesday, No- contractor “is not as useful to us” as reviewed. vember 21, at 8 p.m. to discuss the previous county vendor. budget priorities for the 2001- That news did not sit well with 2002 school year. The open pub- Fourth Ward Councilwoman Janis Michael Ferguson Begins Preparation Process lic meeting will be held at 302 Fried Weinstein. Elm Street in Room No. 105. “I’m disappointed. We’ve been A complete agenda will be waiting for months. In the meantime available on Friday, November we have done nothing to look into Of Replacing Franks in House of Representatives 17, in the Board Secretary’s of- trying to figure out something on our fice at 302 Elm Street. By PAUL J. PEYTON ago and now the electoral college branches of government that will be leaders. “And I want to do all these own. I wanted to do this a long time Specially Written for The Westfield Leader method of electing the president. divided by the slimmest of margins. things on a regular basis.” ago,” she said. Just days after his victory over Mr. Ferguson headed down to That, to me, is a signal from the He said constituent services “will Maryanne S. Connelly to represent Washington D.C. for orientation on people of this country that they want be an absolute top priority” of his New Jersey’s Seventh Congressional Sunday, where he will “learn the the parties to work together.” offices. Mr. Ferguson said he wants District, Michael A. Ferguson was ropes” of voting as a House member, “Neither party has a mandate. Nei- to spend as much time in the district receiving numerous congratulatory hiring a staff and setting up a Wash- ther party has all the answers. What as he can, going to Washington telephone calls as he began to make ington office. people seem to be mainly to vote and to work on legis- plans to open offices in the district He said he would saying is, ‘We like lation.” and Washington and hire a staff. be interested in serv- some of what the On the wall in his Warren cam- Mr. Ferguson showed obvious signs ing on the Com- Republicans have paign office are charts indicating of fatigue when he met with The merce or Education to say and some of how his campaign expected he would Westfield Leader and The Times of Committees, al- what the Demo- win or lose among the 34 towns that Scotch Plains-Fanwood last Thurs- though in the end he crats have to say. comprise the district, versus how Mr. day in his Warren campaign head- will have little to say Get it together and Ferguson did in the end. quarters. in this regard. work to address the He said the most impressive num- “We are thrilled with the victory “It (the orienta- challenges of the bers actually came from Woodbridge, and so grateful to the people who tion) will be every- country,’” he said. the largest city in the district, where supported us and the people who thing from how to Mr. Ferguson Mr. Ferguson anticipated losing by didn’t support us but participated in help your family said he would like 4,200 votes, but came within 1,600 the process,” the Congressman-elect deal with the new to stay involved in tallies of winning the city, out of stated. challenges to how the communities 25,000 votes cast. Mr. Ferguson will take the seat of you vote in the that make up the Also, in the portion of Linden that Bob Franks, who vacated his House House chamber to Seventh District lies in the Seventh District, Mr. position to run for the Senate. Mr. going through the by speaking at Ferguson anticipated losing by 400 Franks lost that bid to Democratic committee selection schools and before votes, but Mrs. Connelly won the challenger Jon Corzine. process to hiring Michael A. Ferguson community groups city by just 97 tallies. He won Mrs. Mr. Ferguson said he wants to be a your staff to setting and encouraging Connelly’s hometown of Fanwood, Representative in Congress who helps up your D.C. and all persons to par- where she had served as Mayor and to restore people’s faith in govern- district offices,” he explained, not- ticipate in the political process. as a long-time Councilwoman, by Cheri Rogowsky for The Westfield Leader ment. ing that he may have as many as four “I would like to make myself as over 150 tallies. NINETY-FIVE YEARS OF HISTORY...P. Robert Schreil, Curator of the “And we are seeing a problem district offices, with one or two lo- available as I possibly can to the Locally, he won Westfield by al- Heritage Room of the 117th Cavalry Association at the National Guard Armory right now with this presidential situ- cated in Union County. in Westfield, stands next to a display of 95 years of his family’s history. people of this district,” Congress- most 900 votes, Scotch Plains by ation. It has turned into a bit of a Looking at the slim Republican man-elect Ferguson said, indicating over 600 and Mountainside by over mess. It has become very politicized,” majorities in the Senate and House that he will be looking to meet with 1,000 tallies. INDEX he explained. “The good part is that of Representatives come January and constituents one-on-one, as well as “We felt going into Election Day A&E...... Page 20 Editorial ...... Page 4 Social ...... Page 6 people are actually learning about the closeness of the Presidential race, at “Town Hall” meetings, tours of that we had the edge and that we had Business...... Page 16 Education ...... Page 8 Sports ...... Page 11 our Constitutional process,” such as Congressman-elect Ferguson said, local downtowns and during meet- a very good ‘get-out-the-vote’ op- Classifieds..... Page 18 Obituary ...... Page 9 the impeachment process a few years “What we are going to have is three ings with business and community CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 Page 10 Thursday, November 16, 2000 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION School District Awaits Final Aid Figures From State SP Council Acts to Change To Offset Taxes in $35.7 Million Bond Referendum Zoning On Donato Lot By SUSAN M. DYCKMAN (Terrill and SPFHS) sures to accommodate those students distributing weekly factoids with To Commercial Use Specially Written for The Westfield Leader The business administrator re- if the district’s plan showed that enroll- easy-to-digest information about the SCOTCH PLAINS -- “Kids de- viewed the tax implications of the ment count exceeded available space. bond; and it will use its room parent erty at some point in the future. serve it. Teachers deserve it. The By FRED ROSSI referendum, explaining the average In response to another question network to call parents of school- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader Back in July, the Township Planning community deserves it,” stated Park tax increase in Scotch Plains would from Mr. Schwartz regarding the children to remind them to vote. SCOTCH PLAINS -- The Scotch Board denied an application by real Middle School Principal Rocco be $171 per year or $14.25 per month. public relations effort related to the This week, the Coalition launched Plains Township Council held a spe- estate developer K. Hovnanian to con- Collucci, following the Scotch In Fanwood, the average increase bond, Mr. DelSordi, board members, its coffee series to share information cial meeting last week in order to intro- struct a 100-unit townhome develop- Plains-Fanwood Board of would be $145/year or $12/month. Public Information Coordinator from board members and adminis- duce a zoning ordinance amendment ment on the property, which is owned Education’s November 14 bond ref- The term of the bond would be 20 Kathleen Meyer, Parent Teacher As- trators with residents. It will be dis- that will affect the Donato property on by the Donato family and situated on erendum meeting. Union Avenue that is currently the sub- the Scotch Plains-Watching border in years. sociation Council President Dorothy tributing bond literature through li- an area known as “The Reserve.” The “It” is a $35.7 million bond refer- Mr. Collucci called the timing of Lusk, and Co-Chair of the citizens’ braries, pre-schools and local mer- ject of litigation stemming from a pro- posed townhouse development that was board cited local concerns about flood- endum on which the public will vote the referendum a “golden opportu- Coalition to Support the Bond Pat chants; distributing fliers; and con- Tuesday, December 12. District offi- denied by township officials. ing as one of the primary reasons for nity” for the community, given the Hoynes outlined what the public can ducting a telephone campaign closer Township Manager Thomas E. the denial. cials expect at least 34 percent, or state funding that is available. expect to see in the way of informa- to the election. Hovnanian is currently appealing the $12.1 million, of the renovation and Atkins told The Times of Scotch Plains- “Park is showing the signs of wear tion over the next few weeks. At the conclusion of the meeting, Fanwood that the amendment would decision in State Superior Court. construction projects to be funded by and tear of 75 years. The outside still A six-page mailer from the district Mr. Collucci picked up on Superin- not change the zoning of the property The Township Council will hold a the state under the School Facilities looks charming, but if we’re going to will be going to every household in tendent of Schools Dr. Carol B. from multiple family housing, but special meeting on Monday, Novem- Construction & Financing Act. This have 75 more years of charming, we Scotch Plains and Fanwood the week Choye’s statement about wanting to would, instead, put in another zoning ber 27, in order to hold a public hearing would leave $23 million to be picked have to do something with the infra- of November 20. That will be fol- “match educational facilities with component allowing a developer to on the ordinance and to take a vote on up by property taxpayers. build commercial office space on the passing the zoning amendment. structure,” Mr. Collucci said. lowed by a telephone survey and a the quality of our instructional pro- Earlier, at its conference meeting, its Business Administrator and Board He said the building is constantly final pre-election general mailer. gram.” site. The reasoning is that an expansion of first since the mayoral and council elec- Secretary Anthony DelSordi said the being used, during the day by stu- The PTA will conduct a postcard He added, “We’re asking kids to district hopes to hear a definitive aid the zoning ordinance would provide a bit tions that saw Republicans Martin L. dents, then evenings and weekends campaign to all families with chil- get to certain standards in substan- more flexibility in developing the prop- Marks and Paulette Coronato elected figure from the state this week. by the community. He and Jodi Frank, dren in the school system; it will be dard facilities.” to full terms as Mayor and council The board and administration are Assistant Principal of Terrill, listed member, respectively, the council was eager to see the bond pass this De- the many ways in which district informed of a community shuttle pro- cember to ensure the district receives school buildings are used: exercise gram sponsored by NJ Transit that a share of the $2.6 billion in state aid classes, basketball programs, adult would, according to Mr. Atkins, make earmarked for construction programs school, Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, grants available for a shuttle bus. He said NJ Transit would provide the bus, in districts like Scotch Plains- church programs, karate classes, soc- Fanwood, which are usually ineli- which would be used to pick up com- cer and softball programs, sports pic- muters in various spots in town and gible for such funding. tures and the drama club. The referendum represents the first take them to the Fanwood Train Station “It’s truly a community school,” in the morning, with evening transpor- major school bond referendum to go Mr. Collucci said. tation from the train station a possibil- before Scotch Plains and Fanwood in Principal John Foulks expects ity as well. nearly 30 years. Terrill’s enrollment to rise by 185- Mr. Atkins said township officials Mr. DelSordi summarized the ele- 200 students with the influx of fifth are presently discussing the shuttle bus ments of the referendum as follows: service with Fanwood. • grade students in September 2002. Permanent walls for instruc- “Twelve classrooms will allow me The council’s next regular meeting will be held on Tuesday, November 21. tional spaces (School One, Brunner, to put 7th and 8th graders on the Coles and McGinn Elementary There were no meetings this week second floor, and 5th and 6th graders due to township officials attending the Schools) on the first,” he said. “The multi- • Multi-purpose rooms (all el- New Jersey League of Municipalities purpose room will allow us to pro- meeting in Atlantic City. ementary schools, plus Park and vide a comprehensive health and Terrill Middle Schools) • physical education program for all Communications upgrades (all fifth graders three times a week.” elementary and middle schools) Castellano • Mr. Foulks said the new space Americans with Disabilities Act would allow his staff to “legitimately upgrades (all schools) CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 • meet” the mandatory 150 minutes Castellano said. He emphasized that Small group instruction rooms per week of health/p.e. for fifth grad- the department is a “service agency” (School One, Brunner and Evergreen) that serves the community. • ers that the elementary schools pres- Emergency lighting (Brunner) ently struggle to fulfill because of Westfield firefighters attend courses • Electrical upgrades (Evergreen at the Union County Fire Academy in space limitations. Linden and are trained to be Emer- and Park) The multi-purpose room will also • Room renovations (Evergreen, gency Medical Technicians by the serve as a dining facility for the fifth Westfield Rescue Squad. Park and Terrill) grade. “What we are trying to do is help the • Cheri Rogowsky for The Westfield Leader Media center upgrades (Park and Mrs. Frank added, “If the bond rescue squad when they’re in a bind,” Terrill) goes down, there will (still) be over READY TO ROLL ’EM….John and Melissa Russitano stand by with their equipment as the TV-36 filming team to he said. • record activities at the V2K Veterans Day Dinner Dance in Westfield on November 11. Enclosed breezeway/corridor 750 students here. Right now, we With budget talks with the Town Coun- (Park) cil coming up early in the new year, Chief • have two to three teachers sharing Castellano said he will once again be New classrooms (Coles and rooms over eight periods. We’ve al- Terrill) pushing for another new fire pumper to • ready run out of space with 550 (the replace an aging engine. Auditorium renovations (Park current student population). The only The council approved one truck last and Scotch Plains-Fanwood High alternative is for class size to go up.” year but defeated a request for a second School) During the meeting, Scotch Plains pumper. Chief Castellano is encourag- • Second floor link between build- ing the council to set a portion of money resident Steve Schwartz asked if the aside each year for such large purchases ings, including two elevators state could penalize the district if (SPFHS) as fire trucks which cost around • schools did not provide the appropri- $350,000 since they have to be custom Window renovations/replace- ate space (as defined by the state) for made to order. ments (McGinn, Park and SPFHS) growing numbers of students. The department’s bargaining unit is • Athletic field bleachers (SPFHS) also currently in negotiations for a new • Mr. DelSordi confirmed the state Roof replacement/renovation could come in and mandate mea- contract. Town Council

CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 senior citizens, to see if these vehicles could be used to transport seniors and commuters. He noted that the town received a grant last year from the state of $75,000, in addition to $75,000 the council allo- cated in this year’s municipal govern- ment capital plan. Councilman Sullivan said this money is available to acquire vehicles to initiate transportation ser- William A. Burke for The Westfield Leader vices. BRIDGE REOPENS…Representatives from Scotch Plains, Fanwood and NJ Transit gather at the Hetfield Avenue The councilman said the town could Bridge to mark the reopening of the bridge following completion of repairs. Pictured, left to right, are: Fanwood Director obtain a vehicle via a commuter shuttle of Public Works Raymond Manfra, Fanwood Borough Engineer Richard Marsden, Fanwood Mayor Louis C. Jung, NJ program sponsored by NJ Transit. The Transit engineer Dick Olsen, Scotch Plains Mayor Martin L. Marks, NJ Transit engineer David Abeles, Scotch Plains program provides vehicles to towns, Assistant Engineer Joe Timko, NJ Transit engineer James Taylor and George F. Mesiha, owner of GFM Construction with the municipalities providing the of Rutherford, the contractor for the project. The work, which had been estimated to take six months, took 85 days to driver. complete. Mr. Sullivan also indicated that the town could buy a vehicle through NJ Transit’s joint purchasing program. In other business, the Finance Com- Santa Is Coming! mittee will consider whether to recom- Mr. Ferguson mend to the council the waving of ad-

CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 ministrative fees charged for raffle and eration and we were working so, so bingo licenses. The town receives $10 for each raffle and bingo license held, the hard,” Mr. Ferguson stated. same amount as charged by the state. As he moves to this new stage in his The issue was discussed last year life, he congratulated Mrs. Connelly upon a request by the Holy Trinity Home on a “hard fought” race and vowed to and School Association for the council work with Republicans, Democrats to waive the $1,500 the Association and Independents alike to represent pays annually in municipal fees charged all interests in the district. for raffle and bingo licenses. Douglas M. Fasciale, Esq. Concentrating in personal injury and malpractice cases.

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USPS 485200 Published OUR 42ND YEAR – ISSUE NO. 46-42 Periodical – Postage Paid at Scotch Plains, N.J. Thursday, November 16, 2000 Every Thursday (908) 232-4407 FIFTY CENTS Borough Officials to Discuss Prospective Zone Changes By SUZETTE F. STALKER dated ordinance, with the same guide- volved in refurbishing the Hetfield Specially Written for The Times lines as in the current ordinance, Avenue bridge, which reopened last The Fanwood Borough Council which has been in use since 1956. week after being closed for several debuted its revised zoning ordinance Once adopted, the new ordinance months. last Thursday, but held off on two will replace the existing text. The cost of repairing the bridge resolutions which would have di- Before the Light Industrial zone was shared by Fanwood, Scotch rected the Planning Board to explore could be abolished, a public hearing Plains and NJ Transit. Scotch Plains prospective changes to the borough’s would have to be held to give busi- will be responsible for contributing Light Industrial and Central Com- ness and property owners there an the same amount as Fanwood to cover mercial zones. opportunity to give input for or the extra costs, while additional fund- These issues will instead be dis- against eliminating the zone. ing will be provided by NJ Transit. cussed at a special meeting of the The second proposed resolution The bond ordinance reallocates Borough Council on Monday, No- would direct the Planning Board to for bridge resurfacing costs funds vember 27, at 7 p.m., at which time review an amendment to the text to that had been earmarked in the 2000 Planning Board representatives are have a block of land between South municipal budget for the resurfacing also expected to be in attendance, and LaGrande Avenues included of Waldon Road and Old South Av- Council President Joel Whitaker con- within the borough’s Central Com- enue, East. Officials have the option firmed following last week’s regular mercial zone. of re-budgeting the work to be done meeting of the governing body. This block, which encompasses on Waldon and Old South Avenue in Mr. Whitaker, who chairs the the Dean Oil site and is also bordered next year’s spending plan. council’s Land Use and Historic Pres- by Martine Avenue and Second Also unveiled on first reading was ervation Committee and is the gov- Street, is currently zoned as General- an ordinance authorizing a stop sign erning body’s representative on the Commercial. to be installed on the western side of Planning Board, said elected offi- The governing body introduced the intersection of Princeton Avenue cials hope to determine at that meet- the ordinance itself last week in time and High View Court, located on the ing whether the proposed resolutions for it to be adopted by the end of this Scotch Plains-Fanwood border. are actually necessary. year. If it is not adopted by then, Both municipalities are required One of the resolutions calls for the officials will be compelled by state to pass an ordinance in order for stop Planning Board to consider whether law to repeat a lengthy review of the signs to be placed at the intersection. the Light Industrial zone should be document which took place over the Scotch Plains’ ordinance would cover William A. Burke for The Times revised or abolished under the new course of several months this year. a sign on the eastern side of the SALUTING THOSE WHO SERVED…A rifle salute is performed outside the Fanwood Memorial Library last Saturday zoning ordinance due to changes in as part of Veterans Day ceremonies presented by the American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars organizations from Under other business at Thursday’s intersection. Fanwood and Scotch Plains. The programs also included the laying of wreaths and speeches recalling the contributions manufacturing trends which have meeting, council members intro- A professional service contract, in of America’s military personnel. occurred over the past several de- duced on first reading a bond ordi- an amount not to exceed $9,000, was cades. nance in the amount of some $26,000 awarded to JEM Engineering of The zone is included in the up- to cover supplemental expenses in- CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 BOE Awaits State’s Final Aid Figures To Offset Taxes in $35.7 Mil. Bond By SUSAN M. DYCKMAN Plains-Fanwood Board of cials expect at least 34 percent, or Specially Written for The Times Education’s November 14 bond ref- $12.1 million, of the renovation and “Kids deserve it. Teachers deserve erendum meeting. construction projects to be funded by it. The community deserves it,” stated “It” is a $35.7 million bond refer- the state under the School Facilities Park Middle School Principal Rocco endum on which the public will vote Construction & Financing Act. This Collucci, following the Scotch Tuesday, December 12. District offi- would leave $23 million to be picked up by property taxpayers. Business Administrator and Board Secretary Anthony DelSordi said the district hopes to hear a definitive aid figure from the state this week. The board and administration are eager to see the bond pass this De- cember to ensure the district receives a share of the $2.6 billion in state aid earmarked for construction programs in districts like Scotch Plains- Fanwood, which are usually ineli- gible for such funding. The referendum represents the first major school bond referendum to go before Scotch Plains and Fanwood in nearly 30 years. William A. Burke for The Times Mr. DelSordi summarized the ele- BRIDGE REOPENS…Representatives from Scotch Plains, Fanwood and NJ Transit gather at the Hetfield Avenue ments of the referendum as follows: Bridge to mark the reopening of the bridge following completion of repairs. Pictured, left to right, are: Fanwood Director • of Public Works Raymond Manfra, Fanwood Borough Engineer Richard Marsden, Fanwood Mayor Louis C. Jung, NJ Permanent walls for instruc- Transit engineer Dick Olsen, Scotch Plains Mayor Martin L. Marks, NJ Transit engineer David Abeles, Scotch Plains tional spaces (School One, Brunner, Assistant Engineer Joe Timko, NJ Transit engineer James Taylor and George F. Mesiha, owner of GFM Construction Coles and McGinn Elementary of Rutherford, the contractor for the project. The work, which had been estimated to take six months, took 85 days to Schools) complete. • Multi-purpose rooms (all el- ementary schools, plus Park and Terrill Middle Schools) • Communications upgrades (all SP Council Acts to Change Zoning elementary and middle schools) • Americans with Disabilities Act upgrades (all schools) • Small group instruction rooms On Donato Lot to Commercial Use (School One, Brunner and Evergreen) that is currently the subject of litiga- ber 27, in order to hold a public • Emergency lighting (Brunner) By FRED ROSSI • Specially Written for The Times tion stemming from a proposed hearing on the ordinance and to take Electrical upgrades (Evergreen townhouse development that was a vote on passing the zoning amend- and Park) The Scotch Plains Township Coun- William A. Burke for The Times • cil held a special meeting last week denied by township officials. ment. WE REMEMBER…A memorial service conducted by members of American Room renovations (Evergreen, Township Manager Thomas E. Earlier, at its conference meeting, Legion Post No. 209 and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 10122, both of which Park and Terrill) in order to introduce a zoning ordi- serve the communities of Scotch Plains and Fanwood, is held last Saturday at the nance amendment that will affect the Atkins told The Times of Scotch its first since the mayoral and coun- Veterans Monument in Scotch Plains in observance of Veterans Day. CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 Donato property on Union Avenue Plains-Fanwood that the amendment cil elections that saw Republicans would not change the zoning of the Martin L. Marks and Paulette property from multiple family hous- Coronato elected to full terms as ing, but would, instead, put in an- Mayor and council member, respec- Michael Ferguson Begins Preparation Process other zoning component allowing a tively, the council was informed of a developer to build commercial of- community shuttle program spon- fice space on the site. sored by NJ Transit that would, ac- The reasoning is that an expansion cording to Mr. Atkins, make grants Of Replacing Franks in House of Representatives of the zoning ordinance would provide available for a shuttle bus. He said NJ a bit more flexibility in developing the Transit would provide the bus, which By PAUL J. PEYTON Mr. Ferguson will take the seat of about our Constitutional process,” “It (the orientation) will be every- Specially Written for The Times Bob Franks, who such as the impeach- property at some point in the future. would be used to pick up commuters thing from how to help your family Back in July, the Township Plan- in various spots in town and take Just days after his victory over vacated his House ment process a few deal with the new challenges to how Maryanne S. Connelly to represent position to run for years ago and now the ning Board denied an application by them to the Fanwood Train Station in you vote in the House chamber to real estate developer K. Hovnanian the morning, with evening transpor- New Jersey’s Seventh Congressional the Senate. Mr. electoral college going through the committee selec- District, Michael A. Ferguson was Franks lost that bid method of electing the to construct a 100-unit townhome tation from the train station a possi- tion process to hiring your staff to development on the property, which bility as well. receiving numerous congratulatory to Democratic chal- president. setting up your D.C. and district of- telephone calls as he began to make lenger Jon Corzine. Mr. Ferguson headed is owned by the Donato family and Mr. Atkins said township officials fices,” he explained, noting that he situated on the Scotch Plains-Watch- are presently discussing the shuttle plans to open offices in the district Mr. Ferguson said down to Washington may have as many as four district and Washington and hire a staff. he wants to be a Rep- D.C. for orientation on ing border in an area known as “The bus service with Fanwood. offices, with one or two located in Reserve.” The board cited local con- The council’s next regular meet- Mr. Ferguson showed obvious resentative in Con- Sunday, where he will Union County. signs of fatigue when he met with gress who helps to “learn the ropes” of vot- cerns about flooding as one of the ing will be held on Tuesday, Novem- Looking at the slim Republican primary reasons for the denial. ber 21. The Westfield Leader and The Times restore people’s ing as a House mem- majorities in the Senate and House of Scotch Plains-Fanwood last Thurs- faith in government. ber, hiring a staff and Hovnanian is currently appealing There were no meetings this week of Representatives come January and the decision in State Superior Court. due to township officials attending day in his Warren campaign head- “And we are see- setting up a Washing- the closeness of the Presidential race, quarters. ing a problem right ton office. The Township Council will hold a the New Jersey League of Munici- Congressman-elect Ferguson said, special meeting on Monday, Novem- palities meeting in Atlantic City. “We are thrilled with the victory now with this presi- He said he would be “What we are going to have is three and so grateful to the people who dential situation. It Michael A. Ferguson interested in serving on branches of government that will be supported us and the people who has turned into a bit the Commerce or Edu- divided by the slimmest of margins. INDEX didn’t support us but participated in of a mess. It has become very politi- cation Committees, although in the That, to me, is a signal from the A&E...... Page 20 Editorial ...... Page 4 Social ...... Page 6 the process,” the Congressman-elect cized,” he explained. “The good part end he will have little to say in this people of this country that they want Classifieds..... Page 18 Education ...... Page 8 Sports ...... Page 11 stated. is that people are actually learning regard. CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 Business...... Page 16 Obituary ...... Page 9 Page 10 Thursday, November 16, 2000 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION

State’s Final Aid Figures to Offset Council Appoints New Chief Ferguson Taxes in $35.7 Mil. Referendum CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 To Head Westfield Fire Dept. the parties to work together.” CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 “Neither party has a mandate. Neither • Media center upgrades (Park and tions effort related to the bond, Mr. By PAUL J. PEYTON College, attaining a degree in fire “I guess my claim to fame is al- party has all the answers. What people Terrill) DelSordi, board members, Public Infor- Specially Written for The Times science and administration. Chief ways moving forward. If there is seem to be saying is, ‘We like some of • Enclosed breezeway/corridor (Park) mation Coordinator Kathleen Meyer, WESTFIELD -- Westfield’s Fire Castellano also holds an associate’s anything new on the horizon let’s get what the Republicans have to say and • New classrooms (Coles and Terrill) Parent Teacher Association Council Presi- Department is officially under new some of what the Democrats have to say. • degree in fire science. He also has it,” he told The Westfield Leader. Auditorium renovations (Park and dent Dorothy Lusk, and Co-Chair of the leadership with the promotion of completed graduate administration Chief Castellano was responsible Get it together and work to address the Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School) citizens’ Coalition to Support the Bond former Deputy Chief John Castellano challenges of the country,’” he said. • for having the department computer- Mr. Ferguson said he would like to Second floor link between build- Pat Hoynes outlined what the public can to Fire Chief last week by the Town ized in 1995. He also has been work- ings, including two elevators (SPFHS) expect to see in the way of information Council. He takes command of a stay involved in the communities that • Window renovations/replacements over the next few weeks. ing on upgrading the department’s make up the Seventh District by speak- paid 38-man department and a 20- communications system. (McGinn, Park and SPFHS) A six-page mailer from the district will man volunteer contingent. ing at schools and before community • “My goal is to bring to the Town of groups and encouraging all persons to Athletic field bleachers (SPFHS) be going to every household in Scotch Chief Castellano had been serving • Roof replacement/renovation Plains and Fanwood the week of Novem- Westfield the best educated depart- participate in the political process. (Terrill and SPFHS) ber 20. That will be followed by a tele- as Acting Chief for the past several ment in firefighting and the best per- “I would like to make myself as avail- The business administrator reviewed phone survey and a final pre-election months. He worked his way up sonnel that we can get,” Chief able as I possibly can to the people of this the tax implications of the referendum, general mailer. through the department ranks. He Castellano said. He emphasized that district,” Congressman-elect Ferguson explaining the average tax increase in The PTA will conduct a postcard cam- had been assigned to the department’s the department is a “service agency” said, indicating that he will be looking to Scotch Plains would be $171 per year or paign to all families with children in the fire prevention segment for a number that serves the community. meet with constituents one-on-one, as $14.25 per month. In Fanwood, the aver- school system; it will be distributing of years and held the ranks of lieu- Westfield firefighters attend well as at “Town Hall” meetings, tours of age increase would be $145/year or $12/ weekly factoids with easy-to-digest in- tenant, and captain before advancing courses at the Union County Fire local downtowns and during meetings month. The term of the bond would be 20 formation about the bond; and it will use to deputy chief in 1994. Academy in Linden and are trained with business and community leaders. years. its room parent network to call parents of “He has a proven record of leader- to be Emergency Medical Techni- “And I want to do all these things on a Mr. Collucci called the timing of the schoolchildren to remind them to vote. ship. He has great communication cians by the Westfield Rescue Squad. regular basis.” referendum a “golden opportunity” for This week, the Coalition launched its skills. He is a strategic planner and “What we are trying to do is help He said constituent services “will be the community, given the state funding coffee series to share information from has good organizational skills and he the rescue squad when they’re in a an absolute top priority” of his offices. that is available. board members and administrators with focuses a lot on training personnel,” bind,” he said. Mr. Ferguson said he wants to spend as “Park is showing the signs of wear and residents. It will be distributing bond Mayor Thomas C. Jardim said. “He With budget talks with the Town much time in the district as he can, going tear of 75 years. The outside still looks literature through libraries, pre-schools is a good thing for our fire depart- Council coming up early in the new to Washington mainly to vote and to charming, but if we’re going to have 75 and local merchants; distributing fliers; ment and a good thing for our town.” work on legislation.” more years of charming, we have to do and conducting a telephone campaign year, Chief Castellano said he will On the wall in his Warren campaign In announcing the appointment at once again be pushing for another something with the infrastructure,” Mr. closer to the election. last Wednesday’s council meeting, John Castellano office are charts indicating how his cam- new fire pumper to replace an aging paign expected he would win or lose Collucci said. At the conclusion of the meeting, Mr. Fourth Ward Councilwoman and He said the building is constantly be- Collucci picked up on Superintendent of courses towards a master’s degree. engine. among the 34 towns that comprise the ing used, during the day by students, then Schools Dr. Carol B. Choye’s statement Public Works Committee Chair- He holds licenses from the state as The council approved one truck district, versus how Mr. Ferguson did in evenings and weekends by the commu- about wanting to “match educational fa- woman Janis Fried Weinstein said, a fire protection inspector, fire offi- last year but defeated a request for a the end. nity. He and Jodi Frank, Assistant Princi- cilities with the quality of our instruc- “We all extend congratulations to cial and construction official. second pumper. Chief Castellano is He said the most impressive numbers pal of Terrill, listed the many ways in tional program.” Chief Castellano.” “My focus is going to be moving encouraging the council to set a por- actually came from Woodbridge, the larg- which district school buildings are used: He added, “We’re asking kids to get to Chief Castellano joined the de- the department ahead with training,” tion of money aside each year for est city in the district, where Mr. Ferguson exercise classes, basketball programs, certain standards in substandard facili- partment as a firefighter in 1967. He Chief Castellano stated, indicating such large purchases as fire trucks anticipated losing by 4,200 votes, but adult school, Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, ties.” attended night school at John Jay he wants the best trained and best which cost around $350,000 since came within 1,600 tallies of winning the church programs, karate classes, soccer prepared department he can field. they have to be custom made to city, out of 25,000 votes cast. and softball programs, sports pictures In 1997, Chief Castellano took order. Also, in the portion of Linden that lies and the drama club. command of the fire prevention of- The department’s bargaining unit in the Seventh District, Mr. Ferguson “It’s truly a community school,” Mr. fice upon the promotion of Paul A. is also currently in negotiations for a anticipated losing by 400 votes, but Mrs. Collucci said. Battiloro, Jr. to Chief. new contract. Connelly won the city by just 97 tallies. Principal John Foulks expects Terrill’s He won Mrs. Connelly’s hometown of enrollment to rise by 185-200 students Fanwood, where she had served as Mayor with the influx of fifth grade students in and as a long-time Councilwoman, by September 2002. Rec. Program Coordinator over 150 tallies. “Twelve classrooms will allow me to Locally, he won Westfield by almost put 7th and 8th graders on the second 900 votes, Scotch Plains by over 600 and floor, and 5th and 6th graders on the Position Created in Westfield Mountainside by over 1,000 tallies. first,” he said. “The multi-purpose room “We felt going into Election Day that By DEBORAH MADISON skilled professional,” Mr. Burrell ex- we had the edge and that we had a very will allow us to provide a comprehensive Specially Written for The Times health and physical education program plained. good ‘get-out-the-vote’ operation and we for all fifth graders three times a week.” WESTFIELD -- Recognizing the Allison Halperin, who grew up in were working so, so hard,” Mr. Ferguson Mr. Foulks said the new space would need for a full-time coordinator of Metuchen, and now lives in Clark, stated. allow his staff to “legitimately meet” the programs and events, a new position was chosen as the most qualified As he moves to this new stage in his mandatory 150 minutes per week of in Westfield’s Recreation Department candidate to fill the new position. life, he congratulated Mrs. Connelly on health/p.e. for fifth graders that the el- has been created. The position of She will oversee the creation, coor- a “hard fought” race and vowed to work ementary schools presently struggle to Recreation Program Coordinator was dination and scheduling of a wide with Republicans, Democrats and Inde- fulfill because of space limitations. an idea born more than three years variety of programs and activities pendents alike to represent all interests in The multi-purpose room will also serve ago, said Recreation Director Glenn within the Recreation Department. the district. as a dining facility for the fifth grade. S. Burrell. Ms. Halperin comes to Westfield Mrs. Frank added, “If the bond goes “Scheduling the many diverse ac- with a diverse background in recre- down, there will (still) be over 750 stu- tivities, programs and events for a ation. She received a degree in Rec- Fanwood Council dents here. Right now, we have two to community as large as Westfield has reation and Leisure Management three teachers sharing rooms over eight become a complex task calling for a CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 periods. We’ve already run out of space from East Stroudsburg University graduating in 1995. Her previous job Cranford for engineering and land sur- with 550 (the current student popula- veying services involving reconstruction tion). The only alternative is for class size experiences included big event and of Old South Avenue, West, for a period to go up.” Public Meeting Slated party planning for corporations, pro- ending no later than Thursday, Novem- During the meeting, Scotch Plains gram planning and coordination for ber 1, 2001. resident Steve Schwartz asked if the state On Master Plan Update a Condominium Association and It was announced that the governing could penalize the district if schools did SCOTCH PLAINS — The managing a variety of recreational body has applied to the Union County not provide the appropriate space (as Scotch Plains Planning Board will facilities including a Discovery Zone, Community Development Revenue Shar- defined by the state) for growing num- hold an open public hearing and a play and activity center for chil- ing Committee for Year XXVII for funds bers of students. dren, and a Merrill Lynch fitness discussion on the Master Plan and to be used for senior citizen transporta- Mr. DelSordi confirmed the state could BACK TO NATURE…Over 80 Girl Scouts from Scotch Plains and Fanwood center. tion and for electronically-activated doors come in and mandate measures to ac- recently spent time at the Fanwood Nature Center, replacing decomposed trail land use issues facing the commu- Ms. Halperin said that she was to be installed at Borough Hall and the commodate those students if the district’s material with fresh wood chips. Participants included Daisies from Troop No. nity on Monday, November 20, at desirous of changing her career be- Fanwood Memorial Library. plan showed that enrollment count ex- 279, Brownies from Troop Nos. 547, 337, 346, 764, 105 and 146, and Junior Girl 8 p.m. in the first floor Council cause her previous positions were The latter project reflects the borough’s ceeded available space. Scouts from Troop Nos. 907, 500 and 941. Local Girl Scouts have been working Chambers at the Scotch Plains limited in scope and opportunity. compliance with the federal Americans In response to another question from at the Nature Center annually since 1994. Pictured above, Brownie Girl Scout with Disabilities Act, officials acknowl- Geri Flood eagerly readies a bucket of mulch for the trail. Municipal Building, located at 430 Working for a municipality, Ms. Mr. Schwartz regarding the public rela- Park Avenue. Halperin said, is more challenging edged. and diversified. At the outset of last week’s council Gala Open House Slated With the Master Plan now al- meeting, Mayor Louis C. Jung an- most 25 years old, the township “I wanted to work on a larger scale At Westfield Fire Department with a wider variety of programs and nounced that Councilman Thomas P. has commissioned the planning Ryan, Jr. and his wife, Ann Marie, be- WESTFIELD -- The Westfield Fire De- people. I’m excited that the Recre- consultants, Kimball & Kimball, ation Department is allowing me the came the parents of a baby boy that partment presents a gala open house on to work with officials in updating morning. The Ryans also have a daugh- Sunday, November 19, beginning at noon at flexibility to create and design new ter. Fire Headquarters, 405 North Avenue, West. the plan. The Planning Board is programs and activities,” she added. seeking input from the various Several resolutions and proclamations The entire community is invited to attend the Some of the new programs being were also presented during the meeting. 125th Westfield Fire Department Anniver- boards, agencies and residents as offered this winter are an adult art Fred Leahy, who served on the Fanwood sary celebration. this process gets underway. class and a massage therapy class. Recreation Commission for nearly seven All the fire equipment will be on display The purpose of the Master Plan Ms. Halperin also hopes to be able to years, including two and a half as Chair- with demonstrations of rope and accident offer other new programs in the rescues. Also on hand will be the smoke is to coordinate policies for future man, was honored with a resolution upon trailer. development, open space, recre- spring, including yoga and tai-cize, a his retirement this year. A resolution was Rope Rescue demonstrations will be ation and community facilities, cross between tai-chi and exercise. also issued in recognition of Veterans The salary for the newly created Day last Saturday, November 11. held from 12-1 p.m. and again from 3-4 among other issues, and to bal- position has been approved for The governing body saluted p.m. A car extrication drill using the “Jaws ance competing and sometimes of Life” will be conducted from 1:30 to $34,320,00, 80 percent coming from Fanwood’s Department of Public Works 2:30 p.m. A tour through the “smoke conflicting interests and goals. It the Recreation Commission’s bud- (DPW) with a resolution for the myriad house” trailer, which will be stationed at also forms the guiding policies get and the other 20 percent from a services the department performs Fire Headquarters until 5 p.m., will allow underlying the township’s zoning trust fund. throughout the year, ranging from snow the public to experience simulated fire and land development ordinances. Through a creative re-organiza- removal and collection of leaves to re- conditions and required safety measures. tion of the budget, Mr. Burrell ex- sponse to weather emergencies and help- plained, we were able to fund the ing to prepare for the annual Fanny Wood Day festival in the downtown. new position without any additional With Director Raymond Manfra and cost to the taxpayers. DPW personnel in attendance, Mayor Santa Is Coming! The position of Assistant Director Jung presented the department with a of Recreation left vacant by Jim framed tribute that included an embroi- Gildea’s transfer is still unfilled and dered emblem of the Fanwood seal and resumes for that position are being a special inscription honoring Public reviewed. Works for its contributions to the com- munity. Proclamations were issued in obser- See Us on the Web: vance of November as National Epi- lepsy Awareness Month; November 12 www.goleader.com to 19 as American Education Week and November 20 to 25 as National Family Week. Douglas M. Fasciale, Esq. Concentrating in personal injury and malpractice cases.

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Mindowaskin Park in Westfield along with the Learning Express Company * * * * * For Chelsea Complex in Clark will hold a fund-raiser on ELIZABETH — Union County Tuesday, November 21 between the Clerk Joanne Rajoppi has announced By BRIAN JOHNSON Limitation Code, which prohibits a Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times hours of 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. and from the continuation of a public service business owner from placing an ad- program to provide free red and blue FANWOOD — The Fanwood vertisement sign within 500 feet of 6 to 8 p.m. Located in the ShopRite Shopping identification cards to all Union County Planning Board recently approved a another business property. veterans. The cards include the one-year extension on a two-year Mr. Strassberg was represented that Center, 68 Central Avenue Clark, Learning Express carries education veteran’s name, location of recorded planning deadline that had been evening by his attorney, George document and date of recording. granted to The Chelsea at Fanwood, Schonwald, who presented the board and non-aggressive toys. Persons identifying themselves as a “Friend” Ms. Rajoppi indicated that proof an assisted living facility located at with consent letters from Exxon to of service is “critical for veterans to 295 South Avenue. permit rentals of four Pensce com- will receive a 10 percent discount on their purchases. receive the additional property tax Attorney Brian Burns, of Burns pany trucks and four Hertz company rebate which went into effect this and Schaffer in Florham Park, who cars on his property. Ten percent of proceeds will go to the Friends of Mindowaskin, a non- year as well as educational, license represented The Chelsea, told the He presented the revised plan for and death benefits.” board at its October 25 meeting that advertising the car and truck rental profit organization founded in the additional time was needed to carry service, proposing that only one small early 1990s to revitalize the park. * * * * * out the financial arrangement for the Pensce sign and one small Hertz sign Anyone who has worked to cleanup TRENTON — Governor Chris- planned expansion of the facility. would be displayed in Mr. or donated funds towards park im- tine Todd Whitman has called the Plans are in order to fill an existing Strassberg’s office window. provements over the years is consid- state Legislature to see a package of vacant lot adjacent to the current In addition, the proprietor con- ered a “friend” as are Friends of campaign finance bills enacted by building with a senior apartment firmed that he would remove his Mindowaskin board members. the end the year in time for the 2001 complex, which will differ from the propane tank service, saying he was The Friends are looking to raise governor’s race. CERTIFIED IN CHILD SAFETY...Jill Harris of Children’s Specialized Hospi- existing facility that is staffed full- misled by the Exxon company con- $50,000 towards the renovation of In her proposed bill, Governor tal in Mountainside recently completed the national Highway Traffic Safety time with professional nurse person- cerning whether he was legally au- the concrete overlook at the park. Whitman has said candidates would Standardized Child Passenger Safety training course sponsored by the New nel. thorized to offer this service on his * * * * * be required to release his or her in- Jersey Automobile Club Foundation for Safety and Education and the New property. TRENTON — The New Jersey come tax returns when spending over Jersey Division of Highway Traffic Safety. Pictured, left to right, are: Ed The initial time frame granted for construction was presented to the The board noted on September 27 Senate Majority Office has launched threshold of $1 million in state-wide O’Connor, New Jersey Division of Highway Traffic Safety; Jennifer Schneider, campaigns. AAA New Jersey Automobile Club; Dan Shine, Division of Highway Traffic owners in 1998 and was set to expire that there was no legal documenta- its own Web site, www.senatenj.com. Safety, and Ms. Harris. today, Thursday, November 16. tion allowing the sale of propane at “With the Web site, New Jersey The Governor’s proposal would Mr. Burns expressed his “optimism Mr. Strassberg’s Exxon station. residents will have the ability to ac- also demand disclosure from advo- for the project” and said negotiations Edward E. Fairfield Jr., a represen- cess information regarding impor- cacy groups that buy free ads attack- with the lender to finance construc- tative of Bowling Engineering, pre- tant issues, 24 hours a day, seven ing a candidate without revealing tion of the new complex were in sented the board with the newly- days a week,” said State Senate Presi- their identity. Also these groups or progress. revised site plan. He remarked that dent Donald T. DiFrancesco (R- individuals would have to release During the hearing, board mem- the project would cause no parking 22nd), a Scotch Plains resident. their identities and that of its donors. bers cited their concerns regarding obstructions. The page will include major legis- She also proposed legislation re- maintenance of the currently vacant In unanimously approving Mr. lative initiatives on which the Senate quiring that the state only match in- Jim Hely lot, which contains an overgrown Strassberg’s petition, the board cited Majority, the Republican Party, is state contributions so taxpayers don’t landscape. Mr. Burns noted that a “the proper use of property in town” working as well as links to legisla- have to subsidize campaign contribu- clean-up of the space would be car- and Mr. Strassberg’s intention to pro- tors’ district offices. tions from other parts of the country. ried through immediately. vide a needed rental service to cus- Gavel-to-gavel television cover- The final part of her proposal would See us in the Bell Atlantic Yellow Pages. The board concluded its hearing, tomers while their automobiles are age of all Senate voting sessions and require candidates, that opt not to ac- Only 1 of 40 lawyers is a at which there was no public testi- being repaired. major committee meetings has been cept public financing, to report that Supreme Court Certified Trial Lawyer. mony, by granting The Chelsea its fact to the Federal Election Commis- INJURY CASES (908) 789-9000 additional one-year time allotment. sion (FEC) after reaching a to be estab- Under other business that night, Volunteer Guild to Sponsor lished spending level. At this point the the board gave Gary Strassberg, pro- FEC would then increase the spending prietor of the Exxon service station cap to that of their opponents. Luminaria Sale at South Avenue and Terrill Road, Toy Sale Nov. 30 at Runnells * * * * * the green light for a car and truck The Union County Board of Chosen The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Kiwanis Club will be rental service on his property. BERKELEY HEIGHTS – The Vol- “All the income the Guild receives unteer Guild of Runnells Special- from vendor sales is used to purchase Freeholders has announced that the distributing the luminaries at the Fanwood Municipal The decision concluded a hearing Bureau of Telecommunications is pur- on the appeal which began Septem- ized Hospital of Union County will items for our residents and patients, Garage (by RR station) from 9 AM to 3 PM on: sponsor a toy sale on Thursday, No- such as televisions, VCRs and prizes chasing new electronic equipment called ber 27, at which time board members the “Compact Repeater” to assist mu- th th th expressed their collective disapproval vember 30, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. in for the bingo games. The Volunteer Sat, Dec. 9 , 16 & 23 • 9am to 3pm the Multi-purpose Room of the facil- Guild also sponsors a Christmas nicipal police and fire departments. of certain aspects of Mr. Strassberg’s The equipment can be used in the Special Sale Time on proposal. ity, located at 40 Watchung Way in party/gift distribution and a summer Berkeley Heights. picnic each year, in cooperation with event of a power failure or some sort December 24 – 1 to 3 p.m. Since then, the applicant made of disasters. considerable changes from his origi- The sale will feature educational the Berkeley Heights Lions Club,” toys, cartoon character clocks, die she added. “Radio communications for any nal plan, which had called for off- public safety agency is critical and it The luminaria kit costs 35¢ per unit. site, portable signs advertising the cast cars and assorted battery-oper- The Volunteer Guild and the Of- ated toys, including singing bears. fice of Volunteer Services are inter- must be functional at all times,” said This includes the candle, bag and sand. rental service, as well as a large Freeholder Linda d. Stender of Hertz rental sign to be attached to an “The public is always invited to ested in recruiting new volunteers. (Please bring a container for the sand.) attend our vendor sales, free of charge, Flexible hours and various opportu- Fanwood, liaison to the Emergency existing free-standing sign on the Management Council of Union County. NOTE: We encourage all to participate in the DECA’s TOYS property. thanks to the efforts of the Volunteer nities exist with resident contact, as Guild,” said Freeholder Deborah well as other tasks. For further infor- The Compact Reader will be in- for TOTS and FOOD for the NEEDY. You can drop items off The changes were also made in stalled in the county’s mobile com- when you pick up your luminaries. response to the Fanwood Borough Scanlon, Liaison to the hospital’s mation, please call the Office of Vol- Advisory Board of Managers. unteer Services at (908) 771-5847. munications unit, a self-sustaining vehicle with an on-board generator. 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ROSELLE PARK —After repre- Bush had a much better showing in the “If you travel around the state there senting New Jersey’s Seventh Con- state, he (Mr. Franks) would likely are other indications of real trouble gressional District for the past eight have won his election. for this party which we had better years, Bob Franks, 49, now must de- Mr. Franks was repeatedly ques- come to grips with or we will see cide his next move after his defeat by tioned by reporters if he would seek ourselves relegated to a minority party Jon Corzine in New Jersey’s U.S. Sen- his party’s nomination for governor status,” he stated. ate race. next year. Congressman Franks had He said the GOP party needs to do At a press briefing last Thursday originally been considering such a increase support among women, mi- at his Roselle Park campaign head- run but opted to seek the open Senate norities and be more active in heavily quarters, the Congressman described seat left by retiring Senator Frank Democratic counties. the Senate race as the “most reward- Lautenberg after Governor Christine “This is not a Republican state. It is ing and fulfilling experience” of his Todd Whitman announced that she extraordinary difficult for Republi- life. would not run for the Senate. cans to win statewide,” he added. “I wouldn’t have traded a moment Congressman Franks said he is con- “When we do win we tend to do it by of it,” he told reporters in citing the 14 sidering a number of employment very small margins.” “grueling months” he endured in the options including the private sector Looking again at his future after campaign. but vowed always to “be committed to over 20 years in both Congress and “I think our moderate common-sense New Jersey.” the State Assembly, the four-term message resonated among the vast num- “I don’t want to foreclose any op- Congressman said he was not lean- ber of voters in New Jersey,” he com- tion. But this race is over and I am ing in any particular direction at this mented, noting that an “historic alloca- looking ahead,” he said. time. tion of street money” by the Corzine Under continued pressure of “There may be another race for Bob Campaign to spoke Democratic turnout whether he was ruling out the Franks. When and where or what po- on election Day proved too much for his Governor’s race he commented, “I’m sition that may be, I don’t know.” NEWLY-DESIGNATED...Children’s Specialized Hospital in Fanwood was recently designated the Richard B. Ahlfeld campaign to overcome. He said Demo- not ruling anything absolutely in or Only time will tell. Stay tuned. Center to commemorate the recently retired Mr. Ahlfeld for his 26 years of service at the hospital where he was President crats spent around $3-$5 million on Elec- anything absolutely out,” noting that and Chief Executive Officer from 1985 to 2000. tion Day compared to some $1 million the governor’s race has not been on by his campaign. his “radar screen.” He had the same Mr. Franks won the GOP nomination response in regard to a possible run Former Scotch Plains Resident Recalls Loss after defeating three rivals in the June for Senate in 2002 against incumbent primary including State Senator William Robert Torricelli (D-NJ). Gormley who outspent him 8-1. Mr. Franks noted that State Senate “It has been truly a marvelous expe- President Donald T. DiFrancesco has Of Shipmates Aboard Arizona at Pearl Harbor rience and I am now more proud than mustered a great deal of organiza- ever to call New Jersey my home,” he By MARYLOU MORANO October 14, 1940 — reporting to New- Asiatic Pacific Theater,” said Mr. retired to Hammonton, where he pur- tional support, particularly from Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times port, R.I. for boot camp — and served Quagliato in a recent telephone inter- sued his hobby of hunting quail. Now, added. Despite being outspent 12-1 county GOP chairmen in his quest for SCOTCH PLAINS — Former by Mr. Corzine, Congressman Franks until June 22, 1945. view with The Westfield Leader and nearly 60 years after the air attack on the governorship. Mr. DiFrancesco Scotch Plains resident Frank Quagliato He recalled his most memorable The Times of Scotch Plains-Fanwood. Pearl Harbor, he has embarked upon a noted he finished far ahead of the has begun running ads on New York was recently honored by Governor numbers posted by Governor George war experience as the twist of fate “I had no idea how devastating the project to honor his fellow classmates TV stations. Christine Todd Whitman with a Dis- which began while he was stationed attack had been.” who were stationed aboard the USS W. Bush in New Jersey. As of last Although supportive of contested tinguished Service Medal. week, Mr. Franks received 1.3 million aboard the ill-fated USS Arizona. The The USS Stewart, which had left Arizona. primary elections, Congressman Now 78 and currently residing in vessel was among those attacked by Pearl Harbor a week before the bomb- He is trying to identify all the young tallies or 48 percent of the vote com- Franks said it would be “dangerous Hammonton, Mr. Quagliato received the pared to Governor Bush who received the Japanese at Pearl Harbor on De- ing, was involved with other Allied men in a 1940 photograph of his basic and counter productive” for Republi- award for distinguished meritorious ser- cember 7, 1941. ships in sea combat against Japanese training class, many of whom were just 40 percent of the New Jersey tally. cans to have “a divisive and conten- vice in sea combat during World War II in Mr. Franks said he if had a sixth of He and most of his basic training war ships. Mr. Quagliato served as a assigned to the Arizona immediately tious primary” next year. the Asiatic Pacific Theater of Operations. classmates had been assigned to the gunnery. after basic training. Mr. Corzine’s campaign spending, $10 He said the GOP must rebuild its Mr. Quagliato was an 18-year-old million, he would have probably won Arizona, but an argument with an- Upon his return to Scotch Plains By matching the names of the men party by recruiting better candidates senior at Scotch Plains High School other sailor over an admiral’s inspec- after the war, Mr. Quagliato finished in the photo against a list of survivors, the election. starting from the local level. He said when he dropped out of school to “They (the Corzine campaign) made tion caused him to be transferred to high school on the GI Bill. He began Mr. Quagliato hopes to learn which of state convention participation must be perform his duty to his country. 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CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK Page 4 Thursday, November 16, 2000 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood Letters to the Editor — Established 1890 — — Established 1959— The Official Newspaper of the Town of Westfield Official Newspaper of the Borough of Fanwood Westfield School Board President and the County of Union and the Township of Scotch Plains Member of: Member of: New Jersey Press Association New Jersey Press Association • National Newspaper Association Invites Residents to Tour High School National Newspaper Association Scotch Plains Business & Professional Association This year we will be commemorating addition to the tours, we will also have BLOW-BY-BLOW Westfield Area Chamber of Commerce Fanwood Business & Professional Association American Education Week, November architectural drawings and informative Blow-by-blow is defined as “accu- Periodicals – Postage Paid at Westfield, New Jersey Periodicals – Postage Paid at Scotch Plains, New Jersey 12-18. I can think of no better way to wrap literature on the proposed projects. De- up a week dedicated to the importance of tails on the school bond referendum are rately detailed; a detailed descrip- P.O. Box 250 • 50 Elm Street P. O. Box 368 • 1906 Bartle Avenue tion.” As a boy, I was fascinated by Westfield, N.J. 07091 Scotch Plains, N.J. 07076 educating our students than to invite the also available at www.westfieldnj.com. public to tour Westfield High School. Please join us and tour the high school Don Dunphy’s blow-by-blow ac- Tele: (908) 232-4407 • E-mail: [email protected] • Web: www.goleader.com • Fax: (908) 232-0473 Westfield High School has a long on November 18 or 29. I look forward to counts of the boxing action broad- POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the offices of the newspapers at history of graduating scholars who excel seeing you. cast on his “Friday Night Fight of the in fine arts, athletics, business, industry Week” radio show that aired from P. O. Box 250, Westfield, New Jersey 07091 and public service. We on the Board of Darielle Walsh President, Westfield Board of 1944 to 1964. PUBLISHED EVERY THURSDAY BY WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. Education want to ensure that top qual- Dunphy’s blow-by-blow descrip- ity education continues to be available to Education our town’s children. tions of the fights were so dramati- Michelle H. LePoidevin Horace R. Corbin Joanna B. Marsh cally and precisely delivered that A&E and EDUCATION PUBLISHER MARKETING Built in 1952, Westfield High School has WHS Hockey Assoc. small, outdated science labs and lacks ap- each fight and the fighters them- Suzette F. Stalker Gail S. Corbin David B. Corbin propriate space for academic and student Thanks Supporters selves seemed, in my mind, to be of COMMUNITY GENERAL MANAGER SPORTS support areas. With a 36 percent increase of heroic proportion. So much so, that Paul J. Peyton Karen M. Hinds high school students approaching by the Of Its Fund-raiser when I actually saw my first fights, I BUSINESS and GOVERNMENT OFFICE MANAGER year 2008, the community will be called On behalf of the privately funded was somewhat disappointed that they SUBSCRIPTION PRICE upon to address the needs of properly edu- Varsity and Junior Varsity Ice Hockey were not the epic conflicts depicted cating our children for the 21st century. teams at Westfield High School, we are in Dunphy’s verbal accounts. One-year – $24 • Two-year – $46 • Three-year – $66 • One-year college (September to May) – $16 A Citizens’ Advisory Committee has writing to thank everyone who contrib- made several recommendations to im- Blow-by-blow first appeared in uted and supported our “Dare to Dream” print, in reference to boxing, in an prove the high school facility. The reno- evening at Westfield High School. vations include 13 new science labs, six Held in conjunction with the National October 1993 copy of American America Needs Uniform Process to Select new and 10 renovated classrooms, four Football League (NFL) Players’ Asso- Speech. new art rooms and renovations to the ciation, funds were raised which will music room, gymnasium, and audito- help offset part of the $47,000 required Letters to Presidents in Future National Elections rium. The Westfield Board of Education to cover the costs of the ice hockey passed a motion to put a $21 million program which is not funded by the the Editor While America has remained glued to news reports tional elections be held on weekends to attract the school bond referendum to voters on Westfield Board of Education. over the past nine days in anticipation of learning who biggest possible turnout, and with polls closing at the December 12. The actual amount of the This was a true family evening en- Councilman-Elect bond will be available in November pend- joyed by all. If you were not there, be our next President will be, one thing has become same time nationwide. He also wants to abolish the ing notification of the state financial aid sure to mark it down on your calendar Betancourt Thanks abundantly clear. Not only does our nation need Electoral College. amount. for next year. On Saturday, November 18, at 9 a.m. Thank you again for your support. Opponent, Running-Mates campaign finance reform; we need to develop a Another area that must be addressed is the major and Wednesday, November 29, at 7:30 Having just been elected as Council- uniform election process. The new system must in- television networks’ attempts to call the election in p.m., tours will be conducted for the Westfield High School Ice Hockey man for the Second Ward of Westfield, I clude a logical means for dealing with close elections, Florida before the polls closed in some parts of the community to view the current building Association wanted to take this opportunity to give and the proposed renovation projects. In Doug Schwarz, President thanks. First, I would like to thank my with a clear deadline set for determining a winner. state, based solely on exit polls. They originally worthy opponent, William Ziff. As the current recounts and court battles ensue, the called it for the Vice President but then told viewers Mr. Ziff ran a good and honorable ability of the new President to build any sort of Governor Bush had, in fact, won the state by a narrow Peter Echausse Thanks Supporters, campaign, and I like to think that together consensus in the Senate, House of Representatives margin. Their error could have been critical in this we raised voter awareness of the impor- Congratulates Mayor, Council Victors tant issues facing our town. Secondly, I (where the GOP will have the slimmest of majorities) race. would like to thank my colleagues on the and among the American people, is being reduced by Mr. Gore so much believed the account that he had I would like to thank the countless people who care deeply about our town. McDermott Team, Mayor-Elect Greg individuals who helped me in my pursuit With that being said, I congratulate McDermott, Peter Echausse, Jay Boyle, the day. The financial markets have also shown an indeed lost Florida that he called Governor Bush to of the Westfield Town Council in the First Carl Salisbury on his victory and re- and Karen Trzesniowski. It was an honor uneasiness from not having a President-elect in place. concede. He was in a motorcade on his way to give Ward. Although I fell short in the vote election to the Westfield Town Council. to be on the same slate with you. We call on representatives of Governor George W. his concession speech when he was notified of the count on Election Day, I was victorious in Congratulations are also in order to the I would also like to thank the voters of the process by gaining many new friend- other winners in the local races; Greg Westfield, who, in exercising their fran- Bush and Vice President Al Gore to compromise and Florida mandatory recount and called Mr. Bush back ships and meeting hundreds of wonderful McDermott, Rafael Betancourt, Claire chise, reaffirmed their commitment to agree on a firm deadline as to when a winner will be to recant his concession. And Governor Bush was Lazarowitz and Larry Goldman. our community. I am inspired and announced. It seems logical that a statewide recount being hugged by his family after believing he had Karen Trzesniowski Thanks Jay Boyle, Karen Trzesniowski, Su- humbled to have been chosen as your san Jacobson and Bill Ziff are also to be councilman. I promise to reward your in Florida, along with a count of overseas ballots, won the election. Third Ward Residents commended for their efforts and time confidence in me with hard work and would produce a clear winner. Recounts in only Any effort to abolish the Electoral College, which devoted to this campaign. dedication in serving our town. As the Republican candidate for Town Westfield is, and will continue to be, Democratic or Republican areas will not produce a requires a Constitutional amendment, must be stud- Council in the Third Ward, I would like to Finally, I would like to thank my fam- one of New Jersey’s most desirable towns ily. Thank you Epie, Diego and Andres balanced result. Also, the threat of more recounts in ied long and hard. The system has been in place for thank all of the people who voted and in which to live and raise a family due to its supported my candidacy in this election. for your unwavering support and for the other states is not helping matters. 200 years. Only three times prior to this year had a top notch school system, thriving down- sacrifice you made in allowing me to run. It was a tremendous experience meeting town and beautiful parks and neighbor- America would like to see the light at the end of the President won the Electoral College but lost the and speaking with so many of you during hoods. Such successes are attributable to Rafael J. Betancourt tunnel; the problem is the tunnel seems to have no end. popular vote. this campaign. the hundreds of residents who volunteer Councilman-Elect The new President should commence a bipartisan In 1888, Benjamin Harrison won the Electoral My opponent, Claire Lazarowitz, and I their time to help our schools, town gov- Westfield ran positive issue-oriented campaigns. I ernment and community be the best they Presidential Commission, with clear objectives to College but lost the popular vote in his contest against would like to congratulate her on her vic- can be. MORE LETTERS tory. I would also like to thank all of the develop a uniform national election process that Grover Cleveland. In 1876, Rutherford B. Hayes lost I wish the upcoming Mayor and coun- ON PAGE 5 evaluates the type of equipment used at polls and the popular vote by a quarter of a million votes but still people who worked at the voting polls this cil the best of luck as they address resi- year, they should be congratulated on a job dents’ concerns pertaining to parking and recommendations for establishing regulations as to managed to capture the Electoral College by one vote well done, especially when there was such traffic safety, improving our athletic fields how recounts are to be conducted nationally, includ- following numerous disputed vote tallies. a large voter turnout. Thank you again for and fixing our roads and sidewalks. I am Joanne Rajoppi ing a firm deadline for their completion. And, in 1824, neither Andrew Jackson nor John all of your support and good wishes. confident that you will be successful. Thanks Voters Karen Trzesniowski Peter Echausse Also, this Commission should address the avail- Quincy Adams obtained the necessary electoral votes Westfield ability and completion of absentee ballots. It is our to win the election. The House of Representatives Westfield For 2nd Term I would like to take this opportunity to belief that these forms should be available from voted and picked Adams as President. thank the residents of Union County for federal, state, county and municipal offices nation- What does all this mean? The United States has a Mayor-Elect Vows to Draw From Pool their support and overwhelming vote wide, and not from political parties. clear legal process for choosing its Presidents. The which re-elected me to the position of Of Talent in Westfield Community Union County Clerk on November 7. It seems logical that the nation should be using the best argument in support of the Electoral College is I extend my deepest gratitude to all the Lazarowitz and Larry Goldman for their During my public service career, my same election machines when electing a President, that it eliminates the chance for a President to be people of Westfield who supported me this election victories. I look forward to work- commitment has been to provide the United States Senators and members of Congress. selected on a regional basis, such as a large vote in the Election Day. I recognize it is a tremendous ing with these incumbents, as well as best possible service to the residents of privilege to be chosen as the Mayor of this incoming Council member, Rafael this county. I pledge a continuation of The Florida machines, which produce the so-called northeast. Perhaps the United States Constitution great community, and I look forward to Betancourt. that mission during the next five years. “butterfly” ballots, and which are also being used should be amended in favor of requiring the winner to earning your continued trust. I enjoyed On a personal note, I must thank all I am aided by a dedicated, professional around the country, are said to only be 90 percent capture both the Electoral College and popular vote meeting so many town residents through- the members of the “McDermott Team” staff and together we will continue to out the campaign and appreciated their for the ultimate team effort, including bring you new programs and services in accurate. We need a uniform national election system with a run-off election in cases when neither occurs. willingness to share their ideas, concerns my wife, Andrea, my family, Campaign a cost-efficient manner. where all Americans vote for their President in the The current election will be decided in the coming and mutual affection for our hometown. Manager Dick Trabert, my campaign Thank you again for your support and same manner and where polls close at the same time. days or weeks and Americans will, in the end, It will be my top priority as Mayor to team, and of course, my hard-working encouragement. Congressman Dick Gephardt, the House of Repre- support our new President. Regardless of the out- draw on the significant pool of talent that running mates Peter Echausse, Karen Joanne Rajoppi exists in our community and further the Trzesniowski, and Jay Boyle. Union County Clerk sentatives Minority Leader, has proposed that na- come, this election will go down as a historic event. partnership between elected officials and I look forward with great anticipation town residents that I know is essential to to the year ahead and to the opportunity good government in Westfield. to serve the people of Westfield. Councilwoman Lazarowitz My opponent Susan Jacobsen is to be Gregory S. McDermott Promises to Continue Kudos to Officials for Completion commended for a well-fought, issues- Mayor-Elect To Work Hard for 3rd Ward focused campaign, and my congratula- Westfield tions go out to Carl Salisbury, Claire I wish to take this opportunity to Of Hetfield Bridge Renovation Effort thank everyone who came out to vote for me on Tuesday, November 7. I appreci- We were glad to see the Hetfield Avenue Bridge heading into the winter season, when outside work Susan Jacobson Thanks Voters, ate your support enormously and will between North and South Avenues re-open last is most difficult, there is no end in sight for what is work very hard to do the best job for all week after a three month-long resurfacing and fast becoming Westfield’s very visible embarrass- Campaign Supporters for Support of you in our Third Ward. If you would like to reach me with renovation effort that has resulted in a much ment. Last month, we said that the time for fooling I want to thank you all the Westfield one about their impressions of Westfield your concerns, my phone number is smoother ride over New Jersey Transit’s Raritan around at Crossway now must end. Now we’re voters who supported me during my and I learned a lot about our town during (908) 232-9439 and my e-mail address Valley rail line. Congratulations to those in Scotch calling for someone at Town Hall to step forward campaign for mayor. I also want to thank the many months of this campaign. is [email protected]. the many people who worked so hard Congratulations to Greg and I wish I also want to say what a pleasure it Plains and Fanwood as well as at New Jersey and provide honest answers to the simple questions and spent so many hours helping me him success as our new Mayor. Con- was to run with my friends, Councilmen Transit who were responsible for the effective and of why Crossway Place will soon enter a third year during this campaign. gratulations to Carl, Claire, Larry and Carl Salisbury and Larry Goldman, Su- timely completion of the bridge’s much-needed of non-completion, who at Town Hall bears respon- Running for Mayor was a wonderful Rafael. They will have many decisions san Jacobson and Bill Ziff. One cannot experience and I was honored that I was to make about the future of our town and find a more dedicated group of people repairs. sibility for this fiasco and when motorists can truly asked to continue to serve our town. I I am sure they will all work together to and I admire each and every one of them. The Hetfield Bridge re-opening, unfortunately, expect to travel that roadway in the manner in which enjoyed meeting and talking to so many do what is best for Westfield. I want to also thank my wonderful cam- marks yet another milestone in the still yet-to-be they were promised close to two years ago. residents during my door-to-door walks. Susan Jacobson paign manager, Tony LaPorta, and my It was a good opportunity to talk to every- Westfield terrific treasurer, Terry Tainow, for their completed project several hundred yards to the east. ongoing support. I also appreciate all the In the past 15 months, countless roads in our area love and support of my family and friends. have been milled and resurfaced, a number of parks I wish to congratulate Greg McDermott and Rafael Betancourt on have been renovated, houses have been built or winning their races. I know we will do upgraded, we’ve even gone through an entire presi- the best job we can working together for dential election campaign—and yet, Crossway Place Westfield. in Westfield remains uncompleted. The roadway Claire Lazarowitz Councilwoman under the railroad line was first closed last year in Westfield order to replace the aging trestle and increase the width of the road itself. After this work was com- pleted, Crossway was to be repaved and realigned A ‘Yes’ Vote for SP-F with Edgewood Avenue on the other side of North School Bond Is A ‘Yes’ Avenue. Tally for Community In September 1999, Town officials expressed The schools in the Scotch Plains- confidence that the work would be finished within Fanwood School District are in need of a few months. Back in April, we were told it was additions to provide our increasing school population with adequate space to learn. matter of just a few weeks before Crossway would The existing buildings are also in need of be open to motorists and pedestrians. When the renovations which have been put aside roadway was finally re-opened to traffic in July, over the years. The voters of Scotch Plains and there were not two northbound and two southbound Fanwood will be asked to vote on a $35 lanes available. Pending utility relocation work, million bond referendum on December those driving on Crossway Place probably noticed 12. The timing of this construction pro- posal could not have been better. The very little in the way of positive change. The State is expected to fund $12 million of roadway was still one lane in each direction, noth- this $35 million project. The cost boils ing had been repaved and construction equipment down to an average of $14.25 per month for Scotch Plains residents and $12 per remained in the area. month for residents of Fanwood. Westfield blamed NJ Transit for the delays in The McGinn School PTA supports completing the project, while the rail operator said the school bond referendum. A “yes” vote for the school bond is a “yes” vote Westfield was to blame. for our community! The time for finger-pointing and blame-avoid- Amy S. Carow ance is long over. For months, the public has heard First Vice President, McGinn promises about Crossway’s completion and yet, PTA CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood Thursday, November 16, 2000 Page 5 Shortage of Gym Space Has Westfield Barber Gus Oliveri Far Reaching Implications Trades Scissors for Retirement By DEBORAH MADISON Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times By MARYLOU MORANO part in the competitive activity and space as being a larger social issue Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times excel at the game. with more far-reaching implica- WESTFIELD — Gus Oliveri, a life- WESTFIELD — Recent con- “Coaching staff and parents are tions than whether there will be long barber in Westfield, is retiring his cerns over a shortage of available willing to make all necessary sacri- one 6th grade basketball team or scissors after cutting hair for more than gym facilities for sports activities fices, donating their time and efforts two. 58 years. Mr. Oliveri retired a few weeks have some Westfield parents won- so that these boys could compete and “What makes a town? It is the ago from Baci Hair Studio on East Broad dering if the town isn’t short chang- improve their basketball skills,” read children,” stated Mr. Harris. Street in Westfield. ing their young people. the letter in part. “Downsizing facilities and pro- Mr. Oliveri began his lifelong ca- It wasn’t until after this season’s Dr. Foley, while sympathetic to grams means more kids hanging reer in Palermo, Italy as an apprentice tryouts on October 19, that coaches the concerns of the parents and offer- out with nothing to do.” barber at the age of 7. By the time he and parents of 6th grade basket- was 12, he was cutting hair on his ing to help in any way, replied that “Programs like basketball moti- own. ball players knew if there would the scheduling of the town’s gyms vate children to self-pride,” he con- be one team or two. “That’s the way it was in Italy,” Mr. for recreational programs is the re- tinued. “Kids having nothing to do Oliveri recalled. “We were finished with Because of an increase in the sponsibility of the Recreation De- leads to a major problem. Why wait number of teams and the needs of school and ready to work at the age of 12. partment. for a problem? Then it’s too late.” We weren’t afraid of hard work.” other organizations for the use of By doubling teams up for practice Mr. Harris would like to see the the Girls Gym at Westfield High He came to the United States with his and utilizing gym time not previ- new administration address some mother in 1948, to join his father, who School and the Tamaques School ously allocated for sports, the of the issues affecting the needs of gym, coach Mike Venezia was was already living here. At 17, he found Westfield Basketball Association was Westfield’s children. He’d like to a position cutting hair in Newark. originally told he would not be able to maintain the two traveling see an in-depth study done of all “Coming to the United States was a able to field two basketball teams teams for 6th grade boys. sports and recreation activities for difficult adjustment for us,” he re- per age group. “Part of the gym scheduling prob- children. “Recreational facilities membered. “Last year there were enough lem has been that it is unclear who is are of no value unless they benefit Luckily, working as a barber did players for two 5th grade traveling actually doing the scheduling,” said kids,” he said, adding that many of not require him to speak fluent En- teams,” commented Mr. Venezia. Bill Taylor, a parent, former coach Westfield’s recreational facilities glish, he noted. “This year 34 boys tried out, and if and member of the Westfield Basket- are not competitive with those of “It was a good living back then,” he we cut back to one team, we would ball Association Board. “The Recre- other towns in the area and lack remarked. “I’d could do 20 people or need only 12 players. That’s a lot ation Department is in charge of simple necessities such as basic more in one day. I had a knack for it.” of boys who would not be able to scheduling, but WBA must go First Aid kits. In 1964, Mr. Oliveri and his family play.” through the Board of Education to “We have the money to fund moved to this area and he found a Parents of players sent a letter of get gym time. This needs to be clari- these projects. We need fresh ideas, position at the Mayfair Barber Shop Cheri Rogowsky for The Westfield Leader and The Times concern to Westfield Superinten- fied,” he continued. “As kids grow a plan to accomplish what we need on Quimby Street in Westfield. He FINAL SNIPS...Gus Oliveri, a lifelong barber in Westfield, has dent of Schools William J. Foley older, the demand for gym time will done and a time frame for doing worked at Mayfair for 20 years and decided to pack away his scissors and barber tools to enjoy a life expressing their anxiety over the of retirement and leisure. Mr. Oliveri has been employed at Baci increase.” so,” said Mr. Harris. “We need to then transferred to Oscar’s Barber Hair Studio on East Broad Street in Westfield. He has been cutting lack of available gym space and its Westfield parent Norward Harris, ask ourselves: are we doing enough Shop, owned by Oscar Galdi on East hair since the age of 12. impact on the boys’ ability to take a father of two, sees the lack of gym for the children? Can we do more?” Broad Street, where he remained until he retired. Oscar’s was sold and changed names in 1998 to Baci Hair Studio. When asked about his future plans, “I worked with Gus for over 15 Mr. Oliveri said that he plans on driv- years. I am going to miss him,” Mr. ing to Boston, then taking a long road Galdi said. “He was a great person to trip to California. After his travels, he Letters to the Editor work with and an excellent barber.” will move into a senior citizen’s retire- Mr. Oliveri also noted that he has ment community in Toms River. cut the hair of many of Westfield’s Mr. Oliveri also has two children SP-F Voters Need to End Quick Fixes Florida Vote Poses Unprecedented most notable citizens over the years. and two grandchildren, whom he plans “Many interesting people sat in my on spending more time with. By Passing Bond for School District Threat to American Democracy chairs. My philosophy has always been “It was a great career, but I’m glad The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Board be replenished. Editor’s Note: The following was writ- been filled with a certain amount of error, but to treat everyone with respect, and what it’s over now,” he remarked. “Now, I of Education and community have had The time for quick fixes is past. The ten as an open letter to Vice President Al in spite of it the whole country has stepped goes around will come around,” he stated. get to live it up.” serious discussions about school over- time to act will never be more oppor- Gore and Governor George W. Bush. out of the campaigns into a period of dignity crowding for years. Facilities Commit- tune. Seize this opportunity to restore and order. If the process of election begins to tees have convened and offered solu- our schools and maximize the value of * * * * * The electoral crisis that centers around the suffer from the same rhetoric and opportun- tions. But concern for the taxpayer led your tax dollars. Say “Yes” on Decem- ism as the campaigns themselves, all the the board to the quick fix; to re-district ber 12! Florida vote poses an unprecedented threat people will lose, not only the 25 percent of BOYLE FINANCIAL small neighborhoods to less crowded to the election process. That process has the eligible voters who voted for each of you. schools, to add classrooms here and Pat Hoynes-O’Connor been a miracle of American Democracy. The system and mechanics have always There will be opportunities to change the there. Fanwood system, through an orderly and timely pro- ASSOCIATES, LLC Unfortunately, short-term strategies cess of law. don’t work in the face of continuing We implore you to avoid any action or 325 North Avenue East, Westfield enrollment growth – so we’re back to Lack of Student Involvement Noticed counter-action that invites campaign politics art-on-a-cart, large classes and build- and opportunism to further affect the voting 908-232-8977 ings that are stretched beyond their ca- By Reader During Halloween Parade process. Is there any state that did not suffer [email protected] pacity. To quote Longfellow, “Three silences What a sad and quiet parade it was. We the same “irregularities” as Florida? The Similarly, the board has listened to there are: the first of speech, the second have so many talented musicians in our thought of people on the streets becoming a concerns from parents and teachers about of desire, the third of thought.” The school district, what a disappointment commonplace to protest “voting irregulari- building conditions at Park Middle Three Silences of Molinos. Apparently not to see them perform. Considering the ties” as the rule of law becomes subject to the School for many years. While a major there is at least one more. The silence of fact that there is no music, maybe next process rather than the hand of discipline in INSURANCE · INVESTMENTS renovation seemed called for, concerns the Scotch Plains-Fanwood Halloween year this activity should not be called a the process, strikes fear in our hearts. for the taxpayer left the building with Parade. Halloween Parade but a Halloween Unless true altruistic leadership manifests patches and paint; short-term solutions in the upcoming days, only the lawyers’ ESTATE PLANNING What a shame that no one from the March. balance sheets will benefit, and it won’t be which always lead us back to the reality high school or middle school bands could of a 73-year-old building continuing to Susan Citrano long before inauguration day has to be six have found the time to lead our little months after every election. deteriorate. children in the recent Halloween Parade. Fanwood Securities are offered through 1717 Capital Management Company There are no more quick fixes. It’s Jeffrey Ayd PO Box 15626 Wilmington DE 19850 • Member NASD, SIPC time for bold action, or we will be left Westfield with five elementary schools unable to house their students, an aging middle school in shameful condition and stu- Pediatric Care dents being taught in trailers. 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Imagine – 30 minutes to featured watercolors highlight the warm and serve and you’ve got the Miller-Cory House’s past and are family together at the dinner table,” available for purchase. stated personal chefs Paul and Jane Admission to the museum is $2 Duvall. MRS. JACOB HENRY DAVID CANE for adults and 50 cents for stu- Cooking For You offers a bi- (She is the former Miss Natasha Eugenie Bartolf) dents; children under age 6 are monthly service, entrees with side MRS. BRENT CHARLES KACZMAREK admitted free. dishes, and fully-customized (She is the former Miss Karen Lee Berry) The museum will be closed on menus to meet clients’ needs. The Sunday, November 26, for the service uses the freshest ingredi- Miss Natasha E. Bartolf ents, quality meats and fish, ac- cording to the Duvalls, who ex- Miss Karen Lee Berry See Your Wedding plained that the cost to customers depends upon the type of service Marries Jacob H. Cane On the Web: selected, the number of meals Miss Natasha Eugenie Bartolf, the elor of Arts Degree in Comparative Weds Brent C. Kaczmarek needed or special diet requests. www.goleader.com daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Religion. He is a partner in New York Miss Karen Lee Berry, the daugh- The ushers included Andrew Priftis Bartolf of Westfield, was married on City-based Business Technology ter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. Berry of Sterling, Va., Stephen Zerkle of Sunday, September 3, to Jacob Henry Partners, an information technology of Greensboro, N.C., was married on Reston, Va. and Matthew Long of David Cane. He is the son of Mr. and firm. Saturday, November 4, to Brent Bethesda, Md. Mrs. Mark Cane of New York City. The mother of the bride, Elena Charles Kaczmarek. He is the son of The bride is the granddaughter of The ceremony was held in the Bartolf, has taught as an Adjunct Mr. and Mrs. R. Lee Kaczmarek of Mrs. Ann Signorelli of Mount Vernon, Planetarium at the Hudson River Professor of Slavic Literature at Waukesha, Wis. N.Y. and the late Jerry Signorelli and Museum in Yonkers, N.Y., with Peter Fairleigh-Dickinson University and The nuptials took place at St. Paul Mrs. Beatrice Berry of Amherst, Va. Alvaro, a childhood friend of the Hunter College, and currently teaches the Apostle Catholic Church in and the late Joseph Berry. bride, officiating. Miss Sasha Bartolf piano in Westfield. Mr. Bartolf is a Greensboro, with the Reverend James A graduate of the University of of Westfield served as the maid of senior planning consultant at JL O’Neill officiating. A reception fol- North Carolina at Chapel Hill, the honor for her sister. Media in Union. lowed at the Starmount Forest Coun- bride is a Certified Public Accoun- A Westfield High School alumna, Barbara Cane, the mother of the try Club in Greensboro. tant and is employed as a Division the bride received a Bachelor of Arts bridegroom, is an attorney in private Michelle Beese of Point Pleasant, Operations Manager at Arthur Degree in Comparative Literature practice who specializes in estate formerly of Westfield, was the maid Andersen in Washington, D.C. from Columbia University in New law. His father is a G. Unger Vetlessen of honor. The bridal attendants in- The bridegroom is the grandson of York City. She is employed in the Professor of Earth/Climate Sciences cluded Kristin Kaczmarek of Mrs. Esther Strasburg of Brookfield, International Marketing department at Columbia University. Haywood, Calif., the sister of the Wis. and the late Vincent C. Strasburg of Oscar de la Renta fragrances in The newlyweds met as undergradu- bridegroom; Sheila Dillon of and Mrs. Ethel Kaczmarek of South New York City. ates at Columbia University. Follow- Marietta, Ga., Melanie Walker of Milwaukee, Wis. and the late The bridegroom, a graduate of ing a wedding trip to Bali, the couple Cary, N.C., Jill Adams of Greens- Raymond S. Kaczmarek. Nyack High School, earned his Bach- reside in Brooklyn. boro and Amy Kingston of He is a graduate of the University Coronado, Calif. of Virginia and holds a Chartered J. David Frost, 2nd of Arlington, Financial Analyst designation. Mr. Va. was the best man. 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Negative Campaigning May Deter Student Tells Women Where Can About Experiences You Find Local News? Good People from Seeking Office At Career Institute www.goleader.com A Weekly Column From Members of the SCOTCH PLAINS – The Westfield-Mountainside Ministerium Scotch Plains Woman’s Club, a member of the General Federa- By DR. WILLIAM ROSS FORBES you receive negative campaign ma- tion of Women’s Clubs, heard a PUBLIC NOTICE We have just passed through an- terials or negative calls about a par- report at its September 13 meet- TOWN OF WESTFIELD other season of elections. I don’t ticular candidate, take the time to ing from Sunita Shah, a del- REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS know about you, but I have become return the materials and write a letter egate sponsored by the club to DOWNTOWN PARKING DECK incredibly weary of the nonsense expressing your disapproval of such The Girls Career Institute at PROFESSIONAL SERVICES that now constitutes the basis of most tactics. Call the campaign office, the Douglass College in New source of the negative phone calls, I. Background election strategies. Brunswick in June. and express concern and disgust at The Town of Westfield requires profes- My mailbox has been filled with Introduced by Education Chair- sional engineering and architectural ser- brochures and flyers telling me all such tactics. I think it could begin to vices for a public parking garage project. woman Terry Stolting, Miss Shah the negative characteristics and traits make a difference. Support campaign The Town has completed a feasibility study, spoke about her experiences at which has projected the parking space defi- of candidates not to vote for. Now, I reform. cit and evaluated garage site locations. The don’t know about you, but this sort of I’m not particularly optimistic the two-day conference. She is a Town has formally endorsed a location, which information does not motivate me to about the status quo changing any- senior at Scotch Plains-Fanwood currently houses two municipal parking lots. do what it is intended for me to do! thing soon – not when the reelection David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times High School and is active in school It is the Town’s goal to complete pre- VERY GENEROUS GIFT…The Jolly Trolley Bar & Grill recently design services, production of construction Nevertheless, it must be effective, rate for incumbents is more than 95 and community affairs. percent! They tend to like things the generated money in the amount of $3,260 to be donated to the Fiorino and documents, bidding, and award of construc- because each year, negative cam- Garber Children’s Scholarship Fund. John Fiorino and Scott Garber Miss Shah’s activities include tion services in advance of January 1, 2002. paigning gets more and more perva- way they are! This will permit the existing parking lots to were Westfield Firefighters who had recently passed away. Pictured, left Leadership Conference, DECA sive. I really believe that communities and serving as a teen tutor. She has stay in operation until January 1, 2002, when of faith need to take leadership in this to right, are: JT Division President John Augustine, Jolley Trolley they would be closed for construction. It is Candidates used to run on the basis Senior Manager Bill Pierson, Westfield Fire Department Lieutenant also taught computer classes to the the Town’s goal that the parking garage of why they should be elected to arena and seek to restore the highest Thomas Dries, Fiorino Children’s Fund Trustee Daniel Kelly and elderly and is an honor roll student. construction would be sufficiently advanced office. “I will do this…I have done ethics to the election process. If we to allow it to be used for parking by Novem- don’t take the initiative, who will? Garber Children’s Scholarship Fund Trustee Michael Giordano. ber 15, 2002, with any remaining construc- such and so in my life…Here are tion activity curtailed on that date and resum- some things in which I deeply be- * * * * * ing on January 1, 2003. lieve…” Those were the good old Dr. William Ross Forbes is the The Town contemplates a parking struc- days, I guess. Senior Pastor of The Presbyterian Dr. Heisey to Speak to College Club ture of grade plus either two or three levels, JCC Plans Program housing 600 to 850 vehicles. The total project Some would say that “soft money” Church in Westfield, where he has cost of the larger scale project is twelve is what has changed it all. The NRA served for almost 12 years. On Sephardic Jews About High Schools in America million dollars. The site location is the adja- and many other groups seeking to SCOTCH PLAINS – The College cent municipal parking lots (lots 5 and 8) at SCOTCH PLAINS – The Jew- of American high schools in general influence public opinion have poured Club of Fanwood-Scotch Plains Elm and Prospect Streets, just north of East many millions of dollars into the ish Community Center (JCC) of and Scotch Plains-Fanwood High Broad Street. will hear a presentation on Mon- School. II. Scope elections of 2000. Many elected of- Candle-Home Decor Central New Jersey will offer a Phase II - Pre-Design - soil analysis, ficials are unable to speak the truth presentation of the History of day, November 20, by Dr. David The Principal’s lecture will include property, utility, and environmental surveys, because they know that they have Show Set for Sunday Sephardic Jews of Central New Heisey, Principal of Scotch Plains- how individuals learn and retain review and integration of traffic analysis, gotten their elected office, in part, by BERKELEY HEIGHTS — A Jersey on December 17 as part of Fanwood High School, at the First knowledge, how technology will which will be directly contracted by Town. Candle and Home Decor Show will Schematic Design - utilize an interactive the contributions of organizations its Sunday Historical Series. United Methodist Church, located change the way we learn, how deci- take place this Sunday, November process; develop design options, address- that they are reluctant to criticize. The program will take place at at 1171 Terrill Road in Scotch sions governing schools are made, ing relationships to adjacent and nearby 19, between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. at 10:30 a.m. at the Wilf Jewish Com- John McCain and Bill Bradley ini- Plains. how the schedule is made and some properties, and addressing possible com- tially ran on strong platforms of cam- Peak Performance Gym, located at munity Campus, located at 1391 mercial/resident development of structure 404 Springfield Avenue in Berkeley Dr. Heisey’s presentation will be- possible changes. frontage, preparation of necessary cross paign reform. Do you think it was a Martine Avenue in Scotch Plains. Heights. Dr. Nathan Reiss, a retired pro- gin with a look at the present struc- For additional information about sections, isometrics, facade designs, aes- coincidence that they disappeared ture of the American high school. He thetics/color alternatives, and cost estimates. from the scope so quickly when soft Candles in more than 150 flavors, fessor at Rutgers University and this program or about the College Proposals should anticipate substantial cli- money began to pour into the coffers including slow-burning, long-last- Chairman of the Genealogy Com- will then introduce ideas and pro- Club, please call Anna Martinelli at ent and public interactions/meetings. ing scents, will be featured at the grams that influence both the future Assist the Town in the possible procure- of their opponents? mittee of the Jewish Historical (908) 233-1601. ment of Construction Management services. What has the process of getting event. Society of Central New Jersey, Phase III - Design Documents/Award of elected done to the pool of people Hand-painted plaster, wall shelves, will be the guest speaker. Light Construction Services willing to stand for election? Are we urns, cherubs, candle holders, holi- refreshments will follow the pro- Phase IV - Construction Administration day and religious sculptures and or- The Town may award a contract for all able to attract the brightest and the gram. above phases of work, or only Phase II Pre- best, the most gifted and inspired naments will also be available. Registration is required. The fee Design services. Proposals should address individuals to offer themselves for a In addition, there will be catalogs is $10 for members, $13 for non- all project phases. life dedicated to the good of the highlighting thousands of items, as members and $8 for students and III. Required Information well as silk flower arrangements, The response to this request shall include public interest? It is said that the senior citizens. the following information, at a minimum: candidates for the presidential elec- wedding gifts and gift baskets. For further information, please 1. Firm name, mailing address, e- tion didn’t inspire passion and devo- For further information, please call call Susan Lemerman at (908) 889- mail address, telephone and fax num- (908) 286-1128. 8800, extension no. 205. bers tion on the part of their supporters. It 2. The type of services for which the seems to me that possibly the most firm is qualified qualified and gifted individuals 3. Name of the principles of the firm would rather not put themselves 4. Name of key personnel who will supervise this project, their experience through the humiliating process of with comparable work and their length of doing what needs to be done to get time in this specific field elected. 5. Name of proposed staff who will Maybe we need radical election perform this work, their experience with comparable work and their length of reform in this country. We need time in this specific field. people to run for office who have 6. Examples of similar work in this sound ideas, solid experience and field on which the firm was principal and/ honorable ethics. And they need to or consultant and the name and current phone number of a reference familiar know that they will not be vilified by with the work of the consultant. special interests on the road to elec- 7. Current projects underway, esti- tion. mated costs of each and the name and For starters, let me offer a modest current phone number of a reference familiar with the work of the consultant. proposal: Next election season, when 8. The above information should be furnished for each of the consultants or specialists that you intend to use. 9. Additional information you feel should be considered on our selection Service League Posts process and which also shows your firm’s ability to perform the work. Christmas Sale Date 10. Anticipated range of fees for each WESTFIELD – The Westfield project phase shown above. 11. Twenty (20) copies of the pro- Service League will hold its annual posal (no faxes). Christmas sale at the Thrift Shop 12. Projected project schedule, which which it operates at 114 Elmer Street 203 ELM STREET conforms to the Town’s timetable goals in Westfield, on Saturday, December WESTFIELD, NJ 07090 included in Section I. Background. Proposals shall be submitted by Decem- 2, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (908) 233-0025 ber 1, 2000 to the following address: The shop will feature special holi- Come in to see an extensive collection at Town of Westfield day and party clothing, holiday deco- Town Administrator rations and a toy section with new 425 East Broad Street Westfield, NJ 07090 toys available at Thrift Shop prices. 908 789-4040 These toys were contributed indi- IV. Selection Criteria vidually by Thrift Shop members. The selection criteria to be used shall In addition, gently-used clothing include: a. Qualification of the individuals who and items appropriate for gift giving will perform the tasks. will be offered for purchase. Pro- b. Experience and references ceeds from the sale will benefit local c. Ability to perform the task in a charities. For further information, timely fashion, including staffing and familiarity with subject matter. please call (908) 233-2530. d. Past performance in the Town. e. Cost competitiveness, f. Any other items that the municipal- ity deems necessary for evaluation of proposals and the award of a contract. The Town’s selection of a proposer shall not result in a proposal-based contract, but would enable the negotiation of a contract between the Town and proposer. Issuance of this RFP does not commit the Town of Westfield to award a contract, to pay any costs incurred in preparation of a response to this request, or to procure or contract any services or supplies. The Town reserves the right to reject any and all pro- posals, and to resolicit. As an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, the Town prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, sex, age, religion, sexual orientation, marital status, disability or national origin. Minority and women’s business enterprises will be af- forded full consideration, and are encour- aged to respond. 1 T – 11/16/00, The Leader Fee: $113.22 Rodriques CONTRACTORS

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A 16-year-old student from Thirty-seven local merchants and Cranford, Karen Poleshuck played SCOTCH PLAINS – On Monday, sociation will be host their second Zaremba, a resource teacher at Slates Nov. 21 Meeting November 20, the Scotch Plains - program of the year, “Succeeding In Brunner Elementary School, Lauren individuals contributed toward mak- the cello. She was accompanied by Fanwood Learning Disabilities As- Everyday Math.” SCOTCH PLAINS – Elena Harper, ing this day successful. These contri- Dr. Barbara Thomson, Music Direc- Share, a resource teacher from Park President of the Scotch Plains- This program is going to address Middle School and Merrie Snow, A butions ranged from sponsoring the tor of the First Congregational Church Westfield BOE Will concerns and provide suggestions for Fanwood High School (SPFHS) club at Baltusrol, to printing the tick- in Westfield, Temple B’nai Abraham Director of Math and Science in the Alumni Association, has revealed approaching Everyday Math and district. ets, donating stationary, items to fill in Livingston and Voorhees Chapel Host Special Tour math homework with children. that Marie Leppert of the Class of All parents/guardians and profes- 1944, will moderate a panel of gradu- 16 Chinese Auction baskets and new Organist at Rutgers University. WESTFIELD — The Westfield The guest speakers, who are well sionals are welcome to attend this ates from the 1940s at the Tuesday, books for the table centerpieces. Any Westfield High School senior Board of Education will mark American known in the Scotch Plains-Fanwood program at McGinn Elementary The women of Arts Creative De- interested in applying for a Women’s Education Week by holding a public district, will bring with them practi- November 21, meeting at 7:30 p.m. School. For more information about in Room No. 101 at SPFHS. partment hand-painted fall flowers Club of Westfield Scholarship should tour of Westfield High School on Satur- cal experience interacting with our this program or about the Scotch day, November 18, at 9 a.m. The tour children and the Everyday Math cur- The graduates will reminisce about on the gift bags which held the books see their guidance director for more Plains-Fanwood Learning Disabili- their high school days, their favorite will begin in the lobby of the school on riculum. ties Association, please call (908) and door prizes. information. 550 Dorian Road. These speakers include Dr. teachers, recall light-hearted stories Superintendent of Schools Dr. Will- 757-1446 or (908) 322-7265. and bring memorabilia from the iam J. Foley and Board President Darielle 1940s. Walsh will escort the public through the Barbara Roskin, Alumni Walk high school to point out areas that the Chairperson, will also be available Citizens Advisory Committee recom- to update attendees on the progress mended for improvements or additions. of the walk. Order forms for pro- Architectural drawings of the proposed spective buyers will be made avail- projects as well as informative literature able. will also be available. A brick may be purchased for $50 For further information, please call and all proceeds will go to the Alumni School/Community Relations office at Association Scholarship Fund. All (908) 789-4463. are welcome to attend. Refreshments will be served. Fanwood Library Holds For more information, please call Book Drive for Needy (908) 322-5863 or (908) 232-4132. FANWOOD – The Fanwood Memo- Matthew N. Hanas Becomes rial Library is hosting a book drive through the month of November for Children’s Phi Zeta Kappa Member and Teens’ books. New books and used At Fairleigh Dickinson books in good condition may be dropped off during library hours Monday-Satur- WESTFIELD – Matthew N. Hanas day in a special box in the lobby. of Westfield has been admitted to Leah Levine, a seventh grader from Fairleigh Dickinson University’s Fanwood, is collecting the books, which Honor Society, Phi Zeta Kappa, on will be distributed to needy children in PROUD TO WEAR THEIR POSIES…Members of the Scotch Plains-Fanwood the basis of high standards of schol- local communities such as Plainfield, High School DECA Chapter are pictured with Marie and Paul Szmaida of Chas. arship, service and character. Rahway, Scotch Plains, Fanwood and Lechar, Inc. in Scotch Plains during their “Boutonniere Day.” Over 50 pupils Matthew’s consistent academic Garwood. visited over 200 businesses in Scotch Plains and Fanwood, presenting business The deadline for contributions is Thurs- owners and managers with a boutonniere. The students were celebrating achievement for the past three years SUCCESSFUL FUNDRAISING…The Woman’s Club of Westfield announced day, November 30. The library is located National DECA Week, and were showing their appreciation to local business has earned him this honor. He is a the success of their annual Scholarship Luncheon which was held on October 25 at the corner of Tillotson Road and North persons for their support. Students, pictured left to right, are: Robert Bugg, mathematics major at the university’s in the Terrace Room overlooking the grounds of Baltusrol Golf Club. This event Avenue in Fanwood. Matthew Goldberg, James McClintock and Eric Konzleman. supports the club’s fund to give scholarships to deserving Westfield High School Madison campus. graduates. Thirty-seven local merchants and individuals contributed toward making this day successful. Pictured, left to right are Luncheon Committee Members June Wells, Bernadette Nelson, Roseleen Flaherty and Anne Magnotti. Education News? Send It To: THE PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL [email protected] Piano - Keyboard - Organ - Accordion Strings - Woodwinds - Brass - Voice - Guitar - Drums Kindermusik classes for ages 2 to 7 Riverwalk Plaza 34 Ridgedale Avenue • East Hanover 281 Main Street • Millburn (973) 428-0405 (973) 467-4688

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Babetski, Sr., 67, of He was a member of the American Dominick Oberto, 90, of Garwood Born in Iowa, he had lived in Italy Westfield died on Sunday, Novem- Legion Martin Wallberg Post No. 3 died on Saturday, November 11, at before returning to the United States ber 12, at Morristown Memorial in Westfield. Overlook Hospital in Summit. and settling in Forest Hills, Queens, Edward P. Walsh, 78, Was Employed N.Y., where he lived for 40 years. He Hospital in Morristown. He received a Bachelor of Science Alice S. Moomjy, 71 moved to Garwood in 1988. Born in Glen Lyon, Pa., he moved Degree in Biology and History from Mr. Oberto had been the Maitre In Public Relations at Vo-Tech Schools to Westfield in 1958. Bloomsburg College in Bloomsburg, Alice S. Moomjy, 71, of Westfield Mr. Babetski had been a biology Pa., in 1958 and earned his master’s died on Sunday, November 12, at d’hotel at the Waldorf Astoria in New Edward P. Walsh, 78, of Scotch Diffily Funeral Home in Rutherford, home. York City for 25 years before retiring in Plains died on Thursday, November followed by a Mass at St. Mary’s teacher at Cranford High School for degree in business administration Born in Ethiopia, she had lived in 1979. Afterwards, he became the Maitre 9, at Overlook Hospital in Summit. Roman Catholic Church in Ruther- 34 years before retiring in 1993. He from Kean College in Union in 1970. Far Hills, Queens and in Bloomfield d’hotel for state dinners at the Del- Born in Rutherford, he had lived in ford. Interment took place at St. Mary’s was also the Junior Varsity and Var- Surviving are his wife of 47 years, before moving to Westfield 37 years egates’ Dining Room of the United Garfield before moving to Scotch Cemetery in Saddle Brook. sity Baseball Coach at the high school Olga Samuelson Babetski; two sons, ago. Nations in New York City, serving for Plains 30 years ago. November 16, 2000 from 1962 to 1972. Daniel Babetski of Merrimack, N.H. Mrs. Moomjy was a member of the five years until his retirement in 1984. Mr. Walsh was employed in pub- and Robert A. Babetski of Westfield; Women’s College Club of Westfield. He was a communicant of St. Anne’s lic relations for the Union County two sisters, Dolores Sugalski of Charles- She graduated from Allegheny Col- Roman Catholic Church in Garwood Vocational-Technical Schools in Patricia Bernstein, 60, Realtor; ton, Tenn. and Irene Stralka of North and of Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Scotch Plains. Kingstown, R.I., and two grandsons. lege in Meadville, Pa., with a Bach- Roman Catholic Church in Queens. elor of Arts Degree. A United States Navy veteran of Worked in International Finance A Mass of Christian Burial will be Mr. Oberto was a member of the World War II, he was a member of held at 10 a.m. today, Thursday, Surviving are her husband, Albert Garwood Senior Citizens Club and the Patricia Bernstein, 60, of Sea the Shrewsbury Power Squadron. Moomjy; two sons, Alex V. Moomjy the American Legion of Westfield Bright died on Tuesday, November Surviving are a daughter, Karolyn November 16, at the Holy Trinity Sons of Italy of Garwood. Roman Catholic Church in Westfield. and Robert A. Moomjy; a brother, He was predeceased by his wife, and the Veterans of Foreign Wars of 7, at home. Wray; a son, Victor Stevens; a step- John Condayan, and three grandchil- Scotch Plains. Born in Sherbrooke, Quebec, daughter, Sheree Volak; a stepson, Interment will take place at Fairview Eden Briasco Oberto, in 1989. Cemetery in Westfield. dren. Surviving are a daughter, Darielle He was predeceased by his brother, Canada, she had lived in Howell and Michael Bernstein; her mother, Services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Walsh of Westfield; two sisters, Mary William Walsh. Westfield before relocating to Sea Geraldine Vallee; two sisters, Char- Arrangements were under the di- today, Thursday, November 16, in St. Oberto and Vince Oberto, both in Italy, Surviving are his wife, Margaret Bright six years ago. lotte Vallee and Karo Vallee, and rection of the Gray Funeral Home, Mary’s Armenian Church in and two grandsons. Sassano Walsh; a son, Tim Walsh, 318 East Broad Street in Westfield. Mrs. Bernstein was a real estate seven grandchildren. November 16, 2000 Livingston. Private services were held yester- and two sisters, Elizabeth Keeler and agent for Burgdorff Realtors in Memorial services were held on Arrangements are under the direc- day, Wednesday, November 15, at St. Rose Snyder. Middletown, where she earned Mil- Friday, November 10, in the Sea tion of the Higgins and Bonner Echo John’s Cloister in Queens. Funeral services were held on Mon- lion Dollar Club status. Bright United Methodist Church. Edmund Thomas, 79 Lake Funeral Home in Westfield. Arrangements were under the direc- day, November 13, at the Macagna She previously owned and operated Arrangements were handled by the November 16, 2000 Edmund Monk Thomas, 79, of tion of the Dooley Colonial Home, 556 Le Petit Salon, a women’s apparel store John E. Day Funeral Home in Red Westfield Avenue in Westfield. Plainfield died on Monday, No- Mauro Cantu, 63 in Westfield, and worked as an interna- Bank. vember 6, at his home. Memorial Service Memorial donations may be made to tional finance officer for the Bank of Memorial contributions may be the Westfield Volunteer Rescue Squad, Mauro Cantu, 63, of San Antonio, Born in Westfield, he had lived Set for Tomorrow Tex. died on Thursday, November 9, in America in California and Manhattan. made to the American Cancer Soci- there before moving to Plainfield P.O. Box 356, Westfield, 07091. She received a bachelor’s degree ety, 801 Broad Street, Shrewsbury, For Peggy Lott November 16, 2000 a San Antonio hospital. 45 years ago. Born in San Antonio, he had lived in in finance and management from 07702, or Meridian Hospice, Build- Mr. Thomas had been employed A memorial service for Peggy Har- Paris, Montclair and Westfield before Pace University in New York. ing 4, Second Floor, 615 Hope Road, as a maintenance worker for the ris Lott will be held at 10:30 a.m. returning to San Antonio three years Mrs. Bernstein was a member of Eatontown, 07724. Christine C. Foley, 88 November 16, 2000 South Second Street Youth Center tomorrow, Friday, November 17, at ago. Christine C. MacIver Foley, 88, a in Plainfield for more than 20 years The Presbyterian Church in Westfield. Mr. Cantu had owned the Adelitas until retiring in 1994. A reception will follow at the church. former Westfield resident, died on Restaurant in Montclair for three and a Thursday, November 9, in Porter Hills Dominick Urciuoli, 85, Army Veteran; He was a member of the Cosmos Mrs. Lott, a former resident of half years until 1993. He had also Social Club of Plainfield. Fanwood and Westfield, died on Octo- Village in Michigan. owned a restaurant in Paris during the Born in Roxbury, Mass., she moved Retired Foreman at Merck Chemical Mr. Thomas received the Man of ber 23 at the Somerset Medical Center 1980s. the Year Award in 1970 from the in Somerville. She had lived in to Westfield in 1954 and relocated to Surviving are a son, Lucio Cantu; Dominick Urciuoli, 85, of Green retired after 35 years of service. Michigan seven years ago. Plainfield Chapter of the NAACP Bridgewater since 1997. two daughters, Rose Cantu Moro and Brook died on Wednesday, Novem- He was a United States Army vet- and the NAACP Achievement In lieu of flowers, memorial dona- Mrs. Foley was a communicant of Joann Cantu; two sisters, Mary J. Garcia ber 8, at the Greenbrook Manor Nurs- eran of World War II. the Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Award in 1995. tions may be made to the Peggy Harris and Olivia Cantu; a brother, Hector ing Home. He was predeceased by his par- He was a United States Army Lott Scholarship Fund, care of The Church in Westfield. Cantu, and eight grandchildren. Born in Westfield, he had lived in ents, Joseph and Maria Urciuoli, and She was predeceased by her hus- veteran of World War II. Westfield Foundation, 301 North Av- Services were held on Monday, North Plainfield for most of his life by two sisters, Josephine Hannis and Surviving are his wife, Pearl Wil- enue, West, P.O. Box 2295, Westfield, band, Paul J. Foley, Sr., in 1988, and November 13, in the D’Angelus Fu- before relocating to Green Brook. Molly Ventimiglia. by a son, Patrick J. Foley, in 1996. liams Thomas; eight sons, Larry 07091-2295. neral Home in San Antonio. Mr. Urciuoli had been a foreman Surviving are a daughter, Janice Thomas of New York, Flip Tho- Arrangements were handled by the Surviving are two daughters, November 16, 2000 for Merck Chemical in Rahway and Urciuoli of South Plainfield; a Carole Foley of Basking Ridge and mas of Boston, Mass., Leroy Tho- Memorial Funeral Home, 155 South brother, Anthony Urciuoli of Toms mas of Houston, Tex., Derek Tho- Avenue in Fanwood. Kathleen Cornwell of Pollacksville, River, and three sisters, Anna Urciuoli N.C.; two sons, Peter J. Foley of mas of Atlanta, Ga., Jerome Tho- Valentino Scipioni, Sr., 63, Carpenter and Helen Appezzatto, both of mas, Keith Thomas, Eland Tho- Della M. Overton, 48 Grand Rapids, Mich. and Paul J. Westfield, and Lisa Ferry of Towanda, Foley, Jr. of Lincoln, Neb.; 13 mas and Howard Thomas, all of Della M. Overton, 48, of Piscataway For Lucent Technologies in Murray Hill Pa. Plainfield; three daughters, Bar- died on Wednesday, November 1, at grandchildren and seven great- Funeral services were held on Sat- grandchildren. Valentino Scipioni, Sr., 63, of Patricia Juliano, Marisa Scipioni- bara Tucker, Tamara Thomas and Robert Wood Johnson University Hos- Garwood died on Sunday, Novem- Duva and Diana Parra; his mother, urday, November 11, at the A.S. Cole Monique Thomas, all of Plainfield; pital in New Brunswick. A funeral will be held at 8:30 a.m. Funeral Home in Cranbury, with the on Saturday, November 18, from the ber 12, at home. Caterina Mazzilli; three brothers, a brother, Charles Thomas of Born in Camden, S.C., she had lived Born in Alvi, Italy, he came to the Bruno Scipioni, Michele Scipioni Reverend Dennis O’Neill, Pastor of Plainfield; three sisters, Minnie in Edison for 14 years before moving Dooley Colonial Home, 556 the First Baptist Church of South Westfield Avenue in Westfield, fol- United States in 1962 and had lived and Giovanni Scipioni; two sisters, Gordon, Heatherine Doyle and to Piscataway two years ago. in Westfield before moving to Albina Palumbi and Santina Mazzilli, Plainfield, officiating. Interment fol- Katie Luck, all of Plainfield; 12 Mrs. Overton was a licensed practi- lowed by a Mass of Christian Burial lowed at Dayton Cemetery in Day- at 9:30 a.m. at the Holy Trinity Garwood 27 years ago. and eight grandchildren. grandchildren and two great- cal nurse at Children’s Specialized Mr. Scipioni was a carpenter for A Mass was offered yesterday, ton. grandchildren. Hospital in Mountainside for 19 years. Church. Interment will be at Fairview Memorial contributions may be Cemetery in Westfield. Lucent Technologies in Murray Hill. Wednesday, November 15, in St. Funeral services were held on She was a member of the Bethel He was a member of the Commu- Anne’s Roman Catholic Church in made to the National Parkinson Foun- Saturday, November 11, at the Baptist Church in Westfield. Visitation will take place tomor- dation, care of Graduate Parkinson row, Friday, November 17, from 7 to nications Workers of America in Garwood, following the funeral from Higgins Home for Funerals in Surviving are her husband, John Murray Hill and of the Italian-Ameri- the Higgins and Bonner Echo Lake Disease Center, 1800 Lombard Plainfield. Interment will take Overton; a son, Jermaine Overton of 9 p.m. Street, Suite 900, Philadelphia, Pa. In lieu of flowers, memorial dona- can clubs in Scotch Plains and Funeral Home in Westfield. place in Hillside Cemetery of Piscataway; her mother, Laura Atkins Westfield. November 16, 2000 19146. tions may be made to the Porter Hills November 16, 2000 Samptown in South Plainfield. of Camden, S.C.; four sisters, Janie Surviving are his wife, Caterina November 16, 2000 Brown, Geneva Thomas and Dorothy Village Benevolent Fund, 3600 Fulton East, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49546. Scipioni; a son, Valentino Scipioni, Atkins, all of Camden, and Louise November 16, 2000 Jr.; four daughters, Lorenza Valles, Atkins of Plainfield; five brothers, James Atkins and Lawrence Atkins of In Memoriam.... Betty (Rebecca) Felton Sauerbrun Camden, Dalton Atkins, Jr. of Colum- bia, S.C., Willie Atkins of Greensville, N.C. and Johnny Atkins of Westfield, Betty Sauerbrun, 85, died peacefully November 12 in her home in and two grandchildren. Westfield after a brief illness. Services were held on Monday, Caught in the November 6, at the Bethel Baptist Church. Mrs. Sauerbrun was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, in 1914, the only child of Arrangements were under the direc- Medicaid confusion? Stephen Jacob and Susanna Humphreys Felton. Mr. Felton was a tion of the Judkins Colonial Home in metallurgist, professor at the University of Cincinnati and a talented Plainfield. November 16, 2000 ® portrait artist. Susanna held a bachelor’s degree of fine arts. Mrs. Forethought funeral planning Sauerbrun’s grandfather, William Humphreys, was a curator at the Mary Cicio, 83 Cincinnati Art Museum and Professor of Art at the University of Mary Cicio, 83, of Scotch Plains died can help. on Monday, November 13, at the Cincinnati. Betty married Willard Edward Sauerbrun of Elizabeth in Ashbrook Nursing and Rehabilitation 1945 when they moved to Westfield. Mr. Sauerbrun predeceased Betty in Center in Scotch Plains. Find out how 1999. Born in Orange, she had lived there and in Jacksonville, Fla., before moving by calling... to Scotch Plains in 1994. Mrs. Sauerbrun received her Bachelor of Science Degree in Education and her master’s in Mrs. Cicio was a homemaker and a Educational Foundations from the University of Cincinnati, where she received the Phi Beta Kappa volunteer at Union Hospital in Union. She was predeceased by her hus- Key and was a member of Kappa Kappa Gamma. She served as President of the Women’s Athletic band, Frank Cicio, in 1975. FUNERAL Association. Voted the most outstanding female graduate in her class of 1937, she was given the Surviving are two daughters, Eliza- distinguished C-Ring Award. She was a member of the Mortar Board, an academic and leadership beth Hornung of Millville, Del. and DIRECTORS honorary organization. Patricia Saltarella of Forest Hill, Md.; a – Since 1897 – son, Frank J. Cicio of Nutley; a brother, Thomas Starrett of Toms River; two Mrs. Sauerbrun was well known for her involvement in and contributions to many community sisters, Margaret Pauciello of Newton • FRED H. GRAY, JR. •WILLIAM A. DOYLE • PAULETTE CRABIEL WAHLER organizations. She held membership in or was affiliated with the Westfield Service League, the and Elizabeth Weigand of Jacksonville, • DALE SCHOUSTRA • DAVID J. CRABIEL Fla.; six grandchildren and three great- College Women’s Club of Westfield, The Service Club, the Women’s Club, Echo Lake Country Executive Administrator – William A. Doyle grandchildren. Club, Highland Swim Club, the Westfield Tennis Club, the Fourth Monday Duplicate Bridge The funeral will be held at 9 a.m. WESTFIELD: 318 East Broad St., Fred H. Gray, Jr. Mgr. • 233-0143 Group, the PTA, YMCA and The Silver Bay Association. Mrs. Sauerbrun served as a Girl Scout tomorrow, Friday, November 17, from CRANFORD: 12 Springfield Ave., Dale R. Schoustra, Mgr. • 276-0092 the Memorial Funeral Home, 155 South leader and was honored with the then Eagle Scout Award, a most highly regarded honor from the Avenue in Fanwood, followed by a Mass Girl Scouts of America. She was a member of the Genealogical Society of the West Fields, as well at 10 a.m. at the Immaculate Heart of Mary Roman Catholic Church in Scotch as the Women’s Auxiliary of the Children’s Specialized Hospital. Plains. Interment will be at the Holly- Dooley Funeral Service, Inc. wood Memorial Park in Union. Mrs. Sauerbrun’s wide ranging interests included dance. Having studied many dance styles from Visitation will take place today, Thurs- Caring & Courteous Service to the day, November 16, from 7 to 9 p.m. at a young age through college, she landed a summer job at Martha Graham’s retreat for professional the funeral home. Cranford/Westfield Area Since 1913 dancers. In lieu of flowers, memorial dona- tions may be made to the Danielle Liver Transplant Foundation, 3930 Grimm Mrs. Sauerbrun was a substitute teacher of English and Physical Education at Roosevelt Junior High Road, Jarrettsville, Md. 21084. School in Westfield. She also served as a Red Cross Life Guard and taught swimming and sailing November 16, 2000 Westfield on Lake Winnipesaukee and the Finger Lakes. Joan R. Picurro 556 Westfield Joan R. Picurro of Scotch Plains died Avenue Mrs. Sauerbrun’s love of the outdoors led her to become active in many varied hobbies. on Friday, November 10, at Muhlenberg Regional Medical Center in Plainfield. 233-0255 She was an avid environmentalist and enjoyed hiking, bird and wildlife watching, golfing, Born in Jersey City, she had lived in John L. Dooley swimming, skiing, tennis and paddle tennis. Other pastimes she enjoyed were bowling, Hoboken before moving to Scotch Plains Manager ballet and figure skating. She was also an accomplished pianist and played the ukelele. in 1971. Mrs. Picurro was a homemaker. She was predeceased by a son, Tho- In her many endeavors and, by example, Mrs. Sauerbrun was a strong women’s advocate. mas Picurro. Surviving are her husband, Aniello Picurro; three sons, John Picurro, Neil Mrs. Sauerbrun is survived by her daughter, Cheryl Hamlin Sauerbrun of North Plainfield, and her Picurro and Francis Picurro; two daugh- cousin, Paul Felton of Lansdale, Pa. ters, Niobe Vangelakos and Lucia Cranford Wilkens; her brother, Walter Rushalski, 218 North Avenue and eight grandchildren. Mrs. Sauerbrun’s life will be celebrated at a memorial service Friday at 3 p.m. in the chapel of The A funeral Mass was offered yesterday, 276-0255 Wednesday, November 15, at St. Charles V. Dooley Presbyterian Church in Westfield, where she had been a member since 1945. Arrangements are by Bernard’s Roman Catholic Church in Manager the Gray Funeral Home, 318 East Broad Street, Westfield. Plainfield. Arrangements were under the direc- tion of the Rossi Funeral Home in Scotch In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The Silver Bay Association, c/o Nancy Plains. Van Wie, 87 Silver Bay Rd., Silver Bay, NY 12874. November 16, 2000 CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood Thursday, November 16, 2000 Page 11 Check it out on the Web! Sports Section - Pages 11-15 [email protected] THE WEEK IN SPORTS GOAL LINE STANCE, ADAMS’ RETURN TURNS TIDE Raiders Advance in Sections; Crunch Clifford Scott, 21-7

By DAVID B. CORBIN yard touchdown run late in the first several occasions, Adam Powers Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times quarter. Additionally, his 88 rushing and Matt Loomis teamed to toss Yielding a touchdown only 1:53 yards in the first half catapulted him the Scotties for losses. Andrew into the game on an 80-yard drive, over the 1,000 yards in a season Pavoni had a QB sack, good for a the hosting Scotch Plains-Fanwood mark. Also surpassing the 1,000-yard nine-yard loss, then teamed with High School football team knew that mark in passing was junior quarter- Josh Finklestein to provide a key it needed to stop the potent Clifford back Brian Schiller, who completed tackle on a reception. Freshwater Scott offense and turn the tide quickly. three passes for 71 yards. pulled off a slick blitz to ground Well, the “Wild Dog” defense But what really turned the tide was Scottie halfback Salahudyin Jones stopped the Scotties in their tracks a gutsy 48-yard punt return by sopho- for a five-yard loss. And Elwood and their offense took over to win the more Kyle Adams, several crushing Green put a quick end to a Scotty David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times North Jersey, Section 2, Group 3 sacks by the “Wild Dogs”, a 62-yard drive with an interception late in A “WILD DOG” CRUNCHING…Raiders Clifton Freshwater, No. 21, Josh game, 21-7. TD reception from Schiller to Steve the second quarter. Finklestein, No. 48, and Andrew Pavoni, No. 33, crunch a Clifford Scott Senior halfback Clifton Freshwa- Williams and an heroic successful CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 receiver. Kyle Adams, No. 18, closes in. ter carried 30 times for 162 yards and goal line stance midway through the Blue Devil Alexis Anzelone got the Raiders rolling with a 15- fourth quarter. GREAT PASSES AND SETS HELP OSLISLO, MASTERSON “His punt return was outstanding,” said Raider Head Coach Steve RAIDER BOYS GET 4TH IN GROUP 3 Ciccotelli of Adams’ return. “He has done it all year. He made the kid Blue Devil Volleyballers Sink miss. I will tell you what, he’s a great player as a sophomore and he’s very Blue Devil Girls Place gutsy.” The goal line stance “was big,” said Ciccotelli. “They still needed BridgeH2O Girls in Sections Third in Group 4 XC two scores. If they put it in then one score ties the game. We changed our By DAVID B. CORBIN and game three, 15-11, to defeat smashed nine kills and added a key By DAVID B. CORBIN shocked” when he heard the place- defense a little bit. They executed it Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Bridgewater-Raritan in the second block. However, much credit must Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times ment. “It was hard to determine what and we stopped them.” Was it possible for the Westfield round of the Group 4 tournament in be given to the passers and setters, Head Coach Tom Hornish could was happening because there are so Senior tackle Louis Shultz sent a High School girls volleyball team to Westfield on November 9. whose accuracy made those statis- hardly believe it when he heard that many schools and so many uniforms message early with a hammering comeback from being down one game Seniors Patty Oslislo and Kelley tics possible. his Westfield High School girls cross are coming across so rapidly. You tackle then combined with Wesley after failing to do so all season? Yes Masterson led the Blue Devils in the “The whole reason why we started country team placed third in the really can’t get a sense of what is Warchol on a quarterback sack. On it was! Maintaining their composure offensive statistics. Oslislo notched to turn our game around again and NJSIAA Group 4 race at Holmdel on taking place. And I lost sight of one after dropping the first game, 15-12, 10 kills and had 13 service points got our confidence back was due to November 11. The third-place finish of our runners (Erin). So I thought the Blue Devils won game two, 15-7, with three aces while Masterson our passing,” explained Blue Devil qualified the Blue Devils for the that we had a problem. So when I COLOR PAGES Head Coach Bev Torok. “It all starts Meet of Champions (MOC). heard that we placed third, it was all For approximately four weeks, the from the pass. The better pass allows Because he could not locate the that much better.” front page of sports and the back page our setters give a better setup for our placement of one of his girls – Erin in the A&E Section of The Westfield Alexis Anzelone placed ninth with Leader and The Times will most attackers. When Patty and Kelley get McClellan, Hornish thought that his an outstanding time of 20:15 as the likely not have color. Our printing their kills, it’s based on a series of Devil “Pac” had finished with 175 Blue Devils totaled 147 points. company is in the process of plays. We passed very well today.” points. As the top-five totals were Hunterdon Central won the Group 4 purchasing a new machine and certain The Panthers’ most dangerous read off, he heard that Morristown event with a total of 72 and Toms adjustments are being made. player, Talida Silva, was key to their placed fifth with 165 total. River East placed second at 96. However, all of the pictures can be game one victory and the Blue Dev- “I thought that we were out of it,” “That is the best time in Lexie’s seen in color on our Web site. ils quickly realized that they must try explained Hornish. “Initially, I was CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 WWW.goleader.com. to keep the ball out of her range at all costs. Probably among the best all- around players in the state, Silva was simply outstanding in every aspect Minutemen Gridmen Prevail of the game. “She is a force to be reckoned with,” expressed Torok. “We played her as best as we could. You can’t tell Over Gritty Blue Devils, 21-0 whether she is going to hit it or dink it. When she hits it, you know it. As the game went on, we got better at By BRUCE JOHNSON tomorrow night in the sectional semi- 5-yard penalty, King again stopped Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times finals (Linden visits Montclair in the Halsey at the 3. Andzell and Mike reading her plays. We started block- It wasn’t all Ibrahim Halsey this other semi), then put together a 15- Mroz then stopped Halsey at the one, ing her well and we also started David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times picking her up.” time ... but it was still too much play, 70-yard, with Halsey carrying before Jim Mitchell, Chris Dodge ATTEMPTING A SPIKE…Blue Devil Kelley Masterson, left, attempts a spike Elizabeth. The Minute- and a host of Devils but must get the ball past the claws of some Panthers. Game one was a real burner as the men had too many horses stopped Akeem Jackson CONTINUED ON PAGE 13 and posted a 21-0 victory for no gain on fourth over the Westfield High down. The area's largest garden center presents… School football team last It was one of the clas- Friday night in the open- sic goal-line stands in ing round of the NJSIAA WHS history — and there Scents of the Holidays North Jersey Section 2, have been some classics! Group 4 playoffs. And it looked like it But unlike two weeks would help the Devils earlier, when Halsey take the Minutemen into torched the Blue Devils halftime at 0-0. But, on for 262 yards rushing fourth-down from (plus a 74-yard punt re- midfield, Jay Cook turn) and four touchdowns shanked a 10-yard punt, in a 41-6 romp, this game giving Elizabeth the ball was much closer, much about 25 or 30 yards more competitive. closer to the end zone As in the first meeting, than they would have th Westfield got great field expected to be, since Saturday Nov. 18 position early, when Cook has been excellent th Terrance Jenkins picked all year at putting the ball off a Qasim Sessoms pass out of bounds inside the & Sunday Nov. 19 and returned it to the David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times SEARCHING FOR YARDAGE…Blue Devil Terrence Jenkin, opponent’s 15. Elizabeth 33. And, much No. 5, receives the handoff from quarterback Ryan MacDonald. Sessoms hit three like the first meeting, the Mike Mroz, No. 22, heads back to block a Minuteman. passes, including a 26- VOTIVE CANDLE TO THE Blue Devils were unable yarder to the WHS 16. to take advantage of the break, giv- 13 times for 65 of the yards. With Two runs by Halsey put the ball at the FREE FIRST 150 CUSTOMERS ing the ball back four downs, and first-and-goal at the two, Halsey was three, where the Devils tried to put four yards, later. stopped by inside backers David King together another stand in the half’s Elizabeth, which will host Roxbury and Matt Andzell at the one. After a CONTINUED ON PAGE 13 $ 99 $ 99 9 ZOTTI NETS 2, HENSAL GETS 1; RAIDERS HOLD CLINIC COME JOIN THE FUN! • 22 oz. Original Recipe Candle Jars Reg. 15 .... 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By ADAM TURNER from the left wing to the opposite Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times post, from there Sue Hinds finished The Blue Devils just needed to it off with an almost-missed volley score. All season long they have got- that spun wildly into the back of the ten beautiful goal keeping from net. Michelle McGlaughlin and great The aggressive Devil team struck midfield play from Taryn Wyckoff, once again in the first half when but they just have not been able to sophomore Staci Spass bolted a shot convert on their opportunities. This from 20 yards out past the Montclair game would prove much different. goalie Heather Zaccone, who only The Westfield Blue Devils (14-5- stopped two out of four shots in the 3) defeated Montclair (16-6-1), 2-0, game. on November 7 in the North Jersey, “I knew I had to come up with a David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times Section 2, Group 4 semifinal game shot so I just took one and got lucky,” DIRECTING THE BALL UPFIELD…Raider Mike Franzone, No. 7, moves the played at Gary Kehler Stadium in said Spass about her insurance goal. ball upfield against the Redskins. The Raiders downed Parsippany, 3-0. Westfield. Gordiano said, “Stacie has a great David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times The Blue Devils, who had suffered shot and she just has to shoot it.” FINDING THEIR PREY…Raider Andrew Pavoni, No. 33, smothers a Scotty close losses to Cranford and Union The second half was a midfield and Kyle Adams, No. 18, and Gary Cousar, No. 5, close in for the kill. Catholic in the past couple weeks, battle in which neither team could came into the game looking to put penetrate the other’s defense. Blue Raiders Win Rematch; Pound some goals up early and to keep the Devil defenders Beth Molkrauer, ball away from Montclair’s 41 goal Morgan Lang and Ashley Kent kept Parsippany in Semifinals, 3-0 Raiders Advance in Sections; scoring striker Esther Feldman. the ball out of their box and away Westfield came out quick doing from McGlaughlin for the majority CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 both. “We needed to keep it in their of the second half. The senior co- Crunch Clifford Scott, 21-7 zone and try to attack the flank. captain keeper pulled in six saves, off 2:55 into the second half. Zotti, after he ripped a shot off the diving They’ve got two great players and including five stops of the explosive from the right side, weaved through goalie’s fingertips. The ball bounced CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 we had to keep it away from them,” Feldman and recorded another shut- defenders toward the center. As the about two feet in front of the goal, flow, including the Redskin keeper, where Jeff Hensal, who charged in “We gave them an early touchdown 9:27 left in the half, Cousar smashed said Blue Devil Head Coach Pete out on her great season. Giordano. “I didn’t expect to get this far so shifted to the left, Zotti ripped a left- from the right, tapped the ball which because we didn’t get into our pursuit his way through the line for a five- footed shot into the right side of the deflected off the post but across the lanes,” commented Ciccotelli. “From yard TD gallop. Doug Gillie’s sec- The first Westfield goal came when let’s see where else we can go,” said junior Dana Passananti sent a cross an ecstatic Giordano. net just out of the keeper’s reach. goal with 28:01 remaining. then on we did a great job shutting ond successful PAT gave the Raiders “He has a natural ability to turn so “A ball was played over the top down the run game. We made them go a 14-7 lead at the half. quickly. I have never coached a kid and I let it bounce a couple of times. to the pass. All year, they ran on Early in the fourth quarter, the in my 26 years, who has had the Then I cracked it on the volley. The people and put up big yardage, but our Raiders faced a third-and-17 situa- athleticism that he has,” pointed out goalie made a pretty good save and kids shut them down.” tion, but Schiller hit Steve Williams Blue Devil Girls ‘Pac’ Place Breznitsky. “He has everything that Hensal just followed up right where After Jones’ 36-yard TD run put near the Scotty 45 as he hooked goes with it that is second to none.” he needed to be,” explained Zotti the Scotties ahead, 7-0, the Raiders inward from the right sideline. From “I usually like to get the ball down chuckling. “And put it in, although, began their first TD march on their there, Williams shook the lone tack- Third in Group 4 XC Meet the right side because I’m a lefty and it hit the post.” own 32 where Freshwater started ler and sprinted for pay dirt. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 I like to cut it back in and take a shot “Mike’s been doing a great job at the flow with a 15-yard glide. A “They had 10 men in the box. And with my left and put in to the near this time of year. He’s scored a bunch little later, quarterback Brian we said there is no sense running it. career for 3.1 miles,” pointed out the 18th (MOC).” post,” said Zotti. of goals in the last few games and Schiller hit receiver Steve Williams We have a pattern which fits, Brian Hornish. Comparatively “You could “Pac” runners Rachel Ackerman The next goal was a classic. Dave that’s the most important factor. If he with a nine-yard completion and threw a great pass, Steve ran a great probably deduct :30 off her time at at 20:56.7, Kyle Legones at 21:07 Sigmon, charging down the center, can keep that up all the way to Tren- Freshwater added another 10-yard route, and we got a touchdown,” the dual meet course at Warinanco. If and McClellan at 21:29 – all per- received a pass from Zotti, charging ton, we would be all right,” said carry to place the ball on the 18. explained Ciccotelli. everything goes according to plan, sonal-best times, finished 35th, 36th down the right side. As the defender Breznitzky. Fullback Gary Cousar bashed for- The 7-2 Raiders will be hosted by she cold be sub-twenty (minutes) for and 37th after non-essential runners committed himself, Sigmon crossed “To be playing as nice as we did in ward to the 15, then Schiller pulled top-seeded 8-1 West Morris on No- were factored out. the ball to Zotti, who then drilled a the first half, I knew that something a beautiful fake to Cousar and vember 18 at 1:00 p.m. “In the scoring of a big meet like shot into the upper left side of the net had to come,” said Breznitsky. “They pitched out to Freshwater, who Clifford Scott 7 0 0 0 7 this, there are individual runners from with 30:04 remaining. were just packing it (the center) with hooked around the left sideline and Sc. Plains-Fanwd 7 7 0 7 21 incomplete teams. And in order to “That was one of the best setups we numbers then once we got the first in for the score with :12 left. determine team score, they have to had all year,” commented Zotti hap- goal, they had to take some of those The second Raider TD came a factor out the non-scoring teams,” pily. “I’m surprised we got it off. I saw guys out of there. From there, ‘Boom! result of Adams’ punt return which See it all on the Web! explained Hornish. him wide open in the middle, gave the Boom!’, we put the second and third gave them possession on the Scotty “We believed that we would have ball to him and ran through. Then he one in.” 12. Freshwater carried for four and qualified as a wild card. But to go www.goleader.com played a beautiful ball back to me.” Parsippany 0 0 0 three yards, respectively, then with into the Meet of Champions through Zotti’s “foot” in the third goal came Sc. Plains-Fanwood 0 3 3 the front door is special,” concluded PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE Hornish. PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE BOROUGH OF FANWOOD The Scotch Plains-Fanwood boys placed fourth in the Group 3 race. TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS NOTICE OF INTRODUCTION OF BOND ORDINANCE NOTICE is hereby given that at a meeting of the Township Council of the Township of 00-15-S AND PUBLIC HEARING The SP-F Raider girls finished 13th Scotch Plains, held in the Council Chambers in the Municipal Building of said Township on The Bond Ordinance published herewith Ordinance No. 00-15-S was introduced and in their Group 3 race with a total of Wednesday, November 8, 2000, there was introduced, read for the first time, and passed passed upon first reading at the meeting of Council of the Borough of Fanwood in the County 332 and the Blue Devil boys finished on such first reading, the following ordinance: of Union, New Jersey, held on NOVEMBER 9, 2000. It will be further considered for final 15th in their race at 339. ORDINANCE NO. 31-00 passage, after public hearing thereon, at a meeting of said Council on DECEMBER 14, 2000 Rival Cranford won the Group 3 AN ORDINANCE SUPPLEMENTING AND AMENDING CHAPTER XXIII, T.O. at Borough Hall, 75 North Martine Avenue, Fanwood, New Jersey at 8:00 p.m. During the boys meet with a total of 110, fol- 23-3.1.8(a) SPECIFICALLY TO RE ZONE LOT 3, BLOCK 4901 (DONATO week prior to and up to and including the date of such meeting, copies of said ordinance will TRACT ONLY) WHICH IS ENTITLED ML-2 BY ADDING AS AN ADDITIONAL be made available at the Clerk’s office to the members of the general public who shall request lowed by Middletown at 117, Mount PERMITTED USE, BUSINESS OFFICES AND PROFESSIONAL OFFICES, the same. Olive at 122 and the Raiders at 167. AS SAID TERMS ARE DEFINED IN SECTION 23.1.8(a)(14) AND (89) AND IN Eleanor McGovern Bob Wallden was the top Raider as ACCORDANCE WITH THE STANDARDS FOR SAID USES AS SET FORTH Borough Clerk he placed sixth with a time of 16:55. IN SECTION 23-3.13 (B-4 OFFICE ZONE ONLY), WHICH ALTERATION AND ORDINANCE NO. 00-15-S AMENDMENT SHALL APPLY ONLY TO THE DONATO TRACT IN SAID ML- Teammate Mike Dixon finished 23rd 2 ZONE. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE 99-05-S TO AMEND SECTION I Blue Devil Kyle Legones at 17:24. OF ORDINANCE 99-05-S FOR THE PURPOSE OF REALLOCATING MON- WHEREAS, the subject property (Lot No.3, Block No. 4901, Donato tract) is currently EYS FROM RESURFACING OF WALDON ROAD AND OLD SOUTH AV- zoned “ML-2”, Multi-Family Zone as set forth in Section 23-3.18(a); and ENUE EAST TO RESURFACING OF HETFIELD AVENUE BRIDGE WHEREAS, that site is an inclusionary housing site under the Township’s Mt. Laurel Fair BE IT ORDAINED by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Fanwood in the County of Westfiii eld Baseball League Share Plan and, as such, is entitled to the granting of reasonable variances in the application Union, New Jersey (not less than two thirds of all members thereof affirmatively concurring) process and to have the land use ordinances of the municipality flexibly applied, and provided as follows: same may be accomplished in accordance with good planning concepts and in the interest SECTION I. Section I of Ordinance 99-05-S is amended to add a new subsection (q) and Regiii stratiii on Day for of all citizens as to health and safety; and to amend subsection (p) to reduce the amount of the appropriation by $26,000, reduce the WHEREAS, the Planning Board of the Township of Scotch Plains has, after substantial amount of the maximum amount of bonds or notes by $24,700, and reduce the amount of and detailed multiple hearings (27 in all) determined on December 7, 1998 and again on July the down payment of $1,300, and transfer those amounts to subsection (q) as follows: Spriii ng 2001 Season 17, 2000 on a separate application, to deny the said applications for site plan approval for Estimated townhouses on the Donato tract; and Appropri- Maximum WHEREAS, the Township Council has studied the Resolutions of the Planning Board and th ation and Amount Period Kindergarten thru 10 Grade has been informed by the Planning Board as to the concerns of the Planing Board with regard Estimated of Bonds Down of Use- to issues of health and public safety at the subject site; and Purpose Cost or Notes Payment fulness WHEREAS, the Planning Board concluded on December 7, 1998 and again on July 17, November 18, 2000 • 9am to 12 noon 2000 that the particular site plans which were presented to the Planning Board by a p) Resurfacing of competent and knowledgeable developer were deemed to be detrimental to the health and Weldon Road Westfield High School Cafeteria safety of future residents at the site; and and Old South WHEREAS, the Township Council recognizes that there may be possible ways to develop Avenue, East $20,000 $19,000 $1,000 15 years this particular site as a Mt. Laurel site, so as to satisfy the requirements of site plan approval, Registration Forms Are Available from: but that none of the plans submitted have been able to so satisfy these requirements; and q) Resurfacing of WHEREAS, the Township Council, not wishing to deprive the owner of the parcel of a Hetfield Avenue Kehler’s Athletic Balance & The Leader Store reasonable alternative use thereof, and it is deemed by the Township Council that the Bridge $26,000 $24,700 $1,300 15 years property may be developeable for professional office and business office use as defined in SECTION II. The capital budget of the Borough of Fanwood is hereby amended to conform Additional Info: www.westfieldnj.com/wbl Township Ordinance 23-1.8(a)(14) and (89) respectively, with the use of B-4 Zone office with the provisions of this ordinance to the extent of any inconsistency herewith. The standards only; and resolution in the form promulgated by the Local Finance Board showing full detail of the Message Center: 908.233.4767 WHEREAS, the Township Council believes that the additional zoning (business office and amended capital program as approved by the Director of the Division of Local Government email: [email protected] professional office only) provided herein would more readily allow the owner to address and/ Services is on file with the Clerk and is available there for public inspection. or mitigate the health and safety hazards and concerns, since residences would not be SECTION III. This amendment to Bond Ordinance 99-05-S shall take effect 20 days after included in said plan; and the first publication thereof after final adoption, as provided by New Jersey law. WHEREAS, emergency procedures and/or other accommodations could be prepared and Sensei Alan promulgated more readily, safely and effectively in a case of business office and professional 1 T – 11/16/00, The Times Fee: $82.62 office use as opposed to residential use; and WHEREAS, it is the opinion of the Township Council that providing an alternate use for in association with the Scotch Plains this site only (as distinguished from other designated Mt. Laurel sites set forth in T.O. 23- 3.18(a)) will give the owner an additional use it would not otherwise have available for said Recreation Department parcel; and WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the municipality to alter and amend said Ordinance and Karate N Motion of Westfield, N.J. (T.O. 23-3.18) to add an additional business office and professional office use in said zone on Lot No. 3, Block No. 4901, only (Donato tract); and WHEREAS, the Mayor and Township Council recognize that an Ordinance that is GIFT HEADQUARTERS Presents inconsistent with a Master Plan may be altered and/or amended provided that the reasons for said deviation are set forth, which in this instance are set forth hereinabove and are incorporated herein by reference. Our Third Annual BE IT ORDAINED by the Mayor and Township Council of the Township of Scotch Plains in the County of Union and State of New Jersey as follows: 1. Sub-Section 23-3.18(a) of the Zoning Ordinance of the Township of Scotch Plains is Martial Arts amended to read as follows: 23-3.18 SC-2 Senior Citizen Zone, ML-1 Multi-Family Zone, ML-2 Multi- Family Zone, MFR-1 Multi-Family Residential Zone. a. Permitted Uses: Expo and 1. Principal Uses: (a) Multi-family (garden apartment) dwellings. (b) Attached single-family (townhouse) dwellings. 2. Accessory Uses and Structures: Tournament (a) Garages and off-street parking facilities. (b) Storage and maintenance buildings. (c) Customary accessory structures approved as part of the site plan for the development, including fences, walls, lamppost, trellises and the like. Saturday, Nov. 18th - 11:30 to 4:30 (d) Signs. 3. Additional Principal and Secondary Uses for ML-2 Zone (Donato) (Lot No. 3, Park Middle School Block No. 4901 only) (a) Buildings for business offices and professional offices, as specifically 580 Park Ave., Scotch Plains, N.J. defined in Section 23-1.8(a)(14) and (89) and including standards in accordance with the standards for said business office and professional Circuit Training for “Beginners” in Karate. Tae Kwon Do, office uses only as set forth in the B-4 Office Zone, and that it is the specific intent that all other uses permitted in the aforementioned B-4 KEEP WARM - PERFECT GIFTS Aikido and JuJitsu with Master Teachers representing Office Zone are not permitted uses on this parcel. 6 different DoJo’s and styles of Martial Art. (b) Off-street parking facilities in conjunction with a permitted office use, subject to the following: Gloves Ear Bands Scarfs (i) For office building one space for each 200 feet of gross floor area. Development Tournament where “every” competitor wins (ii) Each use located in this zone shall set aside ten percent of the Tract Caps Hankies Liners for seeding and landscaping and use this area for no other purpose. prizes, experience, and the spirit of martial arts comraderie. (iii) Section 23-2.3, Regulations Applicable to All Zones, shall apply to this use. 1.49 - 19.99 “This is a user friendly tournament!” BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that this Ordinance shall take effect twenty (20) days after final publication. A public hearing will be held on Monday, November 27, 2000, at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Always At The “Best” Price! Beginners Circuit Training $ 10.00 Chambers of the Municipal Building, or any time and place to which a meeting for the further (free if entered in the tournament) consideration of such ordinance shall from time to time be adjourned, and all persons interested will be given an opportunity to be heard concerning such ordinance. Tournament 1 event $ 25.00 A copy of same may be obtained from the office of the Township Clerk, 430 Park Avenue, Scotch Plains, New Jersey, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Monday through 2 or 3 events $ 30.00 Friday by any member of the general public who wants a copy of same without cost. 109 East Broad St., Westfield, N.J. 07090 Spectators $ 5.00 BARBARA RIEPE Township Clerk 908 - 233-5609 1 T – 11/16/00, The Times Fee: $167.28 CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood Thursday, November 16, 2000 Page 13 Blue Devil Volleyballers Sink BridgeH2O Girls in Sections CONTINUED FROM PAGE 13 Blue Devils watched their 12-11 lead eventually tie the game at 10 apiece. go by the wayside when the Panthers An Oslislo kill returned the serve reeled off the final four points. to the Blue Devils. A Masterson kill In game two, Oslislo stepped up and single service points from Sa and a notch and recorded an early kill Breigh Ann Menza pushed Westfield to put the Blue Devils on the offen- closer to victory at 13-10. After the sive. Then, with the score 4-3, Panthers added a point, Masterson Oslislo rolled off five service points notched another kill and went to the with the help of a block and a kill service line where she served up the from Masterson and two crucial final two points. blocks from Samantha Sa. Four “A key player today was a new kid more kills from Oslislo, two kills who just stepped in, Nikki LaBlanc,” from Laura Avdey, another kill and pointed out Torok. “She is called our a block from Masterson and an- opposite hitter therefore she is the David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times other block and two service points second setter. So if our setter gets the OSLISLO’S SPIKE ATTEMPT…Blue Devil Patty Oslislo, left, drills a shot past from Sa placed Dominique LaBlanc first ball, we need somebody just as the arms of some Panthers. After losing the first game, Westfield came back to at the service line with the score good to put up the next ball. She’s David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times win the next two games to defeat Bridgewater-Raritan. 14-7. After a long volley, LaBlanc’s doing that job.” LOOKING FOR A RECEIVER…Blue Devil quarterback Ryan MacDonald service point was good. Westfield boosted it record to 17- looks downfield for a receiver. The Minutemen defeated Westfield, 21-0, in the So Sa also played an important 5 while Bridgewater-Raritan sank to Section 2, Group 4 game. Westfield H. S. Gymnasts Place role. “She had a great match. She 19-6. was our main attack in the first game,” said Torok. “Her timing was really Second in NJSIAA Tournament on in those blocks.” IHA Girls Blank Minutemen Gridmen Prevail The Westfield High School girls gymnastics team finished second in the Masterson came to the line in game New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association Tournament in Old three with the Devils up, 3-2, and Soccer Vikings, 1-0 Over Gritty Blue Devils, 21-0 Bridge on Veterans Day, November 11. The Blue Devils, who also placed served up five points, jumping the The No. 1 ranked 23-0 Immacu- second last year, had a team total of 107.7 but Toms River North won the lead to 8-2. Masterson insured the late Heart Academy girls soccer team CONTINUED FROM PAGE 13 title with a 109.925 total. sixth point with a mid-court kill. But got a second half goal from Simone closing seconds. Halsey fumbled, but and bruising Ismail Abdunafi took Blue Devil junior Lauren Caravello finished ninth in the all-around with the Panthers came roaring back to Dekker to defeat 21-2-2 Union Catho- recovered on first down, then Sessoms over the running chores. The 245- a score of 36.925. she also placed fourth on the balance beam with a mark lic, 1-0, in the Parochial A North faked a handoff to Halsey and kept pounder carried five of the six plays, of 9.4 and her sister Jessica tied for eighth with Katie Domenico of sectional championship in Westwood around right end where he raced in including a 24-yard burst, before go- Marlboro and Erin Muirhead of South River in the same event with a score Lady Vikings Rip on November 9. for the score, as Jenkins was nearly ing the final three for the final TD. of 9.125. Late in the second half, Viking clipped by the lead blocker. There Westfield got a drive going, as Jayne Propert of St. Rose captured top honors in the all-around at 38.425, Paramus Catholic Jessica Ballweg drilled a shot just were just 18 seconds left in the half. Ryan MacDonald hit Mroz for a the beam at 9.675 and the vault at 9.8. She also placed 10th on the uneven underneath the crossbar but IHA Elizabeth’s second score came on a couple of nice gains. But the march bars at 9.35. Jessica Tai of Holmdel won the unevens at 9.7. The Union Catholic High School keeper Marisa Suarez made a leap- girls soccer team ripped Paramus 36-yard drive, with Jackson going the stalled at the Elizabeth 32. TOP 10 TEAMS: ing save. Earlier in the half, Suarez final 3 yards. The final score came The Devils’ season concludes next Catholic, 2-0, in the Parochial A rejected a shot from Pam Seiple. 1. Toms River North 109.925, 2. Westfield 107.7, 3. Southern Regional North semifinals in Scotch Plains on late in the fourth period, as Halsey Thursday with the annual Plainfield 107.475, 4. Red Bank Catholic 107.35, 5. Marlboro 106.7, 6. Hunterdon (125 yards on 26 carries) was rested Thanksgiving Day game. Westfield, November 7. The 21-1-2 Vikings PUBLIC NOTICE Central 106.575, 7. Hillsborough 106.45, 8. Ridgewood 105.375, 9. were to match skills with No. 1 ranked which has lost the last two T-Day Randolph 104.4, 10. Wall 101.275 Immaculate Heart in Westwood on TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS games, needs a win to finish with a 6- November 9. ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT 4 mark and a winning record. Senior Jessica Ballweg took a NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that at the Westfield 0 0 0 0 0 Nicole Wilkins corner kick and meeting of the Zoning Board of Adjustment Elizabeth 0 7 6 8 21 H. S. Football Lady Devils Maul of the Township of Scotch Plains held on headed it into the net with 12 min- November 2, 2000, the following decisions E: Sessoms 3 run (Merlo kick) utes remaining in the first half. Fresh- of the Board were memorialized: E: Jackson 3 run (run failed) Montclair V’ballers E: Abdunafi 3 run (Halsey run) Sectionals: man Pam Seiple added the insurance Granted a rear-yard setback Variance to The Westfield High School girls Mark W. Hund for the construction of a NJ. SECTION 2, GROUP 1: goal in the second half off an assist deck addition at the property located at 2111 volleyball team rebounded from a from freshman Jessica Cardenas. West Morris Burns New Providence 36, Belvidere tough Union County Tournament Newark Avenue (Block No. 8903, Lot No. 21 Paramus Catholic (14-5) 0 0 0 25), Scotch Plains. semifinal loss to Cranford to bury Union Catholic 0 1 1 Granted a front-yard setback Variance to Soccer Raiders, 3-0 Belvidere (5-5) 0 15 0 6 21 Montclair, 15-5, 15-0, in the first Tom Bruemmer for the construction of a Flags were flying, but not in a patri- New Prov (8-1) 15 0 7 14 36 round of the NJSIAA Section 2, front-porch addition at the property located PUBLIC NOTICE at 2310 Channing Avenue (Block No. otic nature as the third-seeded West Mountain Lakes 34, Roselle Group 4 tournament in Westfield on 8104, Lot No. 7), Scotch Plains. Morris Central boys soccer team SHERIFF’S SALE Park 7 November 7. Granted a rear-yard setback Variance with SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, burned the top-seeded Scotch Plains- conditions to Renee Mosely for the con- Roselle Park (5-4) 7 0 0 0 7 In game one, Samantha Sa got CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, Fanwood boys, 3-0, in the North Jer- struction of a deck/sunroom addition at the Mt. Lakes (7-2) 0 7 7 20 34 the Blue Devils out to a 5-0 lead DOCKET NO. F-8489-98 property located at 811 O’Donnell Avenue sey. Section 2, Group 3 tournament in AMERIQUEST MORTGAGE COM- Cedar Grove 47, Brearley 8 with four-straight service points (Block No. 7201, Lot No. 5.15), Scotch Scotch Plains on November 10. PANY, PLAINTIFF vs. GEORGE EVANS Brearley (5-4) 0 0 0 8 8 and, later, Casey Benson added Plains. AND MRS. GEORGE EVANS, HIS WIFE; Midfielder Todd Trautz ripped in Cedar Grove (9-0) 14 19 7 7 47 Granted a rear-yard setback Variance with another four straight to jump the ARLENE PAPPAS, ET ALS., DEFEN- two goals and Greg Galemore scored conditions to Stephen and Donna Felber lead to 11-2. Game two was a wash- DANT. NJ. SECTION 2, GROUP 4: for the construction of a deck addition at the the other for the 17-4-1 Vikings. CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, Elizabeth 21, Westfield 0 out as five different Blue Devils – property located at 2042 Algonquin Drive Keeper Kevin Caviston recorded his DATED AUGUST 08, 2000 FOR SALE OF Patty Oslislo, Laura Avdey, Sa, (Block No. 8504, Lot No. 2), Scotch Plains. Westfield (5-4) 0 0 0 0 0 MORTGAGED PREMISES. 15th shutout. Raider keeper Brad Linda M. Lies Elizabeth (8-1) 0 7 6 8 21 Kelley Masterson and Dominique By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu- Lowyns had five saves for the 20-2- Secretary to the Zoning Board of LeBlanc – recorded kills. tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by Adjustment David B. Corbin for The Leader and The Times 2 Raiders. Linden 31, Union 24 public vendue, at the Union County Admin- Westfield improved to 16-5 while Township of Scotch Plains THE RECEIVER…Jay Cook grabs a istration Building, 1st Floor, 10 Elizabethtown West Morris Central 1 2 3 Linden (6-3) 6 6 19 0 31 Montclair skid to 11-9. 1 T – 11/16/00, The Times Fee: $29.58 pass and looks for running room. Union (6-3) 7 14 0 3 24 Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jersey on Scotch Plns-Fanwood 0 0 0 WEDNESDAY, THE 29TH DAY OF Montclair 6, Phillipsburg 0 See it all on the Web! NOVEMBER A.D., 2000 at two o’clock in Montclair (7-2) 0 0 0 6 6 the afternoon of said day. All successful Phillipsburg (7-2) 0 0 0 0 0 bidders must have 20% of their bid available www.goleader.com in cash or certified check at the conclusion Attention Area Soccer Players! Roxbury 16, Bloomfield 0 of the sales. The judgment amount is ONE-HUNDRED Roxbury (7-2) 6 0 8 2 16 Select Travel Team Tryout Schedule PUBLIC NOTICE TWENTY THREE THOUSAND SEVEN- Bloomfield (7-2) 0 0 0 0 0 HUNDRED TWENTY THREE & 40/100 NJ. SECTION 2, GROUP 2: BOROUGH OF FANWOOD ($123,723.40). NOTICE OF INTRODUCTION OF The property to be sold is located in the Hanover Park 54, Roselle 24 ORDINANCE 00-16-R TOWN of WESTFIELD, NEW JERSEY Roselle (4-5) 0 18 0 6 24 AND PUBLIC HEARING 07090, County of UNION and State of New Hanover Park (8-1) 7 20 8 19 54 An ordinance was introduced by the Mayor Jersey. U-16 AND U-19 BOYS AND GIRLS and Council of the Borough of Fanwood on Commonly known as: 339 LIVINGSTON Pequannock 34, Summit 21 November 9, 2000. Copies of this ordinance STREET, WESTFIELD, NEW JERSEY Summit (5-5) 6 0 0 15 21 can be obtained without cost at the Fanwood 07090. 2001 SELECT TRAVEL TEAM TRYOUTS Pequannock (9-1) 7 7 13 7 34 Borough Hall, 75 North Martine Avenue, Tax Lot No. 13 f/k/a 12.B in Block No. Fanwood, New Jersey between the hours of 4003 f/k/a 507. Dover 34, Caldwell 12 8 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. Dimension of Lot: approximately irregular The purpose of this ordinance PRO- 94.12 feet wide by 130 feet long. U-16 Girls (born on or after 8/1/84): Saturday, November 18th, 1:00-2:30 Dover (7-2) 7 14 6 7 34 POSES OMNIBUS CHANGES TO ALL Nearest Cross Street: Ripley Place. Caldwell (6-3) 0 6 6 0 12 OF THE EXISTING PROVISIONS OF THE There is due approximately the sum of Hillside 33, Montville 20 CURRENT ZONING ORDINANCE, PLAN- ONE-HUNDRED FORTY FIVE THOU- Montville (7-2) 7 6 7 0 20 NING BOARD ORDINANCE, SITE PLAN SAND NINE-HUNDRED FIFTY TWO & U-19 Girls (born on or after 8/1/81): Saturday, November 18th, 3:00-4:30 Hillside (8-1) 12 0 8 13 33 REVIEW ORDINANCE AND SUBDIVI- 15/100 ($145,952.15) together with lawful SION LAND ORDINANCE IN ORDER TO interest and costs. NJ. SECTION 2, GROUP 3: CONSOLIDATE AND RECODIFY THEM There is a full legal description on file in U-16 Boys (born on or after 8/1/84): Saturday, November 18th, 1:00-2:30 West Morris 30, Morris Hills 7 INTO A NEW LAND USE ORDINANCE the Union County Sheriff’s Office. FOR THE BOROUGH. SECTION 93-15 The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn Morris Hills (5-4) 0 0 7 0 7 OF THE EXISTING CODE RELATED TO this sale. West Morris (8-1) 3 14 7 6 30 SIGNS IS NOT BEING REVISED AT THIS RALPH FROEHLICH U-19 Boys (born on or after 8/1/81): Saturday, November 18th, 3:00-4:30 Mendham 15, Shabazz 0 TIME. THE NEW DISTRICT IDENTIFIED SHERIFF AS CENTRAL COMMERCIAL II IS BE- FEIN SUCH KAHN & SHEPARD, P.C. Mendham (8-1) 8 0 0 7 15 ING CREATED BY THIS ORDINANCE. Suite 201 Open tryouts to be held at Unami Park Shabazz (6-3) 0 0 0 0 0 A public hearing on this ordinance will be 7 Century Drive held on December 14, 2000 at 8:00 PM. Parsippany, New Jersey 07054 Warren Hills 47, East Orange 3 Eleanor McGovern CH-754476 (WL) East Orange (4-5) 3 0 0 0 3 Borough Clerk 4 T - 11/2, 11/9, 11/16 Registration at Field #2 (Tennis Court Field) Warren Hills (9-1) 14 27 6 0 47 1 T – 11/16/00, The Times Fee: $27.03 & 11/23/00Fee: $191.76 October Scholar Athlete (Additional tryouts—if necessary/rain date on 12/2) The Cranford Soccer Club and the Westfield Soccer Association are joining together to sponsor U- “A Fun Place To Shop Scotch Plains-Fanwood in Scotch Plains” 16 and U-19 Travel teams for both boys and girls. The clubs are working together to better provide high school players the opportunity to play on Select and competitive Travel teams. ♦ ® Family Investors ROBERT WALLDEN…Junior — Number The teams are open to all NJ players regardless of where they live. Professional trainers will run Company evaluations. Players will be selected based on ability and commitment without regard to home club. 265 South Ave Fanwood one runner on the cross country team. Bob CALL TODAY FOR OUR has placed first in every dual meet this season 407 Park Ave The goal is to form at least two teams in each of the four age divisions: U-16 Boys, U-19 Boys, U- MARKET REPORT Scotch Plains (908) 322-1800 and also captured first in the Watchung 16 Girls and U-19 Girls. The top team in each age group will be a select or premier team with (908) 322-7388 Member NASD & SIPC Conference meet and the Union County meet. professional trainers, winter indoor training and tournaments, spring MNJYSA play at the highest He placed third in the Shore Coaches level and possible summer tournament play. We will actively be looking for high level players for these teams. The second-and third teams (if there is interest)-in each division would also have Invitational and fourth in the Section 2, professional training but the time and commitment level for winter training and tournaments will be Group 3 race. Wallden is a member of the based on input from the team. Standard Italian Honor Society, the Chemistry/Physics Pest By combining forces, two of the premier youth soccer clubs in Union County can offer expanded Club and the Repertory Theatre. Vocally opportunities for players to compete at the highest levels possible without traveling great distances— Control efficient, Bob sings for his church. His something that no one club can do on its own. We will also be fielding teams for those players who, Free Estimates 389 Park Ave hobbies are golf, tennis, weight lifting and Scotch Plains by virtue of ability or commitment, may not be selected for the premier team but who still want to Fast Service play competitive Travel soccer. 908-322-6552 skiing. (908) 322-7126 The EKA For more information, please contact Dave Reich of Westfield (908-789-2349 or Westfield Leader Associates, P. A. [email protected] ) or Bob Cashill of Cranford (908-755-9696 or [email protected] or E ducational Achievement Engineering and Planning Land and Hydrographic www.cranfordsoccer.com). Individuals interested in coaching or managing a team should also call A thletic Achievement Surveying Dave or Bob as should any player interested in trying out who cannot make it on the 18th. 2050 Rt. 22 E. G ood School Standing Scotch Plains, NJ 07076 James R. Watson Cranford Soccer Club Office (908) 322-2030 The Times of L eadership Fax (908) 322-0505 Web:http// Westfield Soccer Association Scotch Plains- members.aol.com/ Fanwood E nthusiasm ekaassoc CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK Page 14 Thursday, November 16, 2000 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION NFL Flag Football Doubles Size in Westfield PAL League The Westfield PAL/NFL Flag league them see these officers as regular people, recently finished its second season on someone that they feel comfortable ap- October 28 with a pizza party and pickup proaching.” football games in addition to the final PAL Director Ronald Allen stated how regular season games. The final day marked important it was to have police officers as “Law Enforcement Day” involved mem- from town participate in this program so bers of the Police Department who were on that the kids and the officers get to know hand to participate in pickup games with each other. the players and their fathers. With just 67 players last year, this The players also had a chance to meet year’s program swelled to 150 players Community Policing Officer Sandra on 18 teams divided into three divisions Chambers among other officers spoke reported Commissioner John Dugan. about what its like to be a Westfield “It was great to see the police depart- Police Officer. ment involved this year”, he stated, “Of- “It was cool to sit in a police car and ficer Frank Padovano and Sergeant Pat talk on the loudspeaker,” exclaimed Gray did an excellent job working with Tommy Moore, one of the PAL “C” the kids.” Team players. Next year’s season will start in early First year players Taylor Brand and September and continue until the end of VIPERS GET THE GOLD…The Westfield Vipers U11 soccer team tied for first ROLLING AROUND THE RIGHT SIDE…Derek Anderson, No. 13, of West- Brendan Dugan who are teammates on October. Information will again be dis- place in the Piscataway pre-season soccer tournament. They beat the Flemington field PAL C rolls right and is followed by Michael McCrea, No. 44. the Colts, had fun “arresting” each other tributed through the schools and is al- Cougars, Union Flash, and E. Brunswick Lightning. Their game against the with the Officer Chambers handcuffs. ways available at Kehler’s Athletic Bal- Livingston Lions ended in a loss due to penalty kicks in overtime, but the Vipers According to Chief Barney Tracy, ance located at 261 South Avenue East earned enough points to capture the tie for first place. “The goal of the day was to have the kids in Westfield or, by calling the PAL Westfield PAL ‘C’ Defeats meet the officers in a fun setting and let office at (908) 233-7105. FSPY ‘A’ Swim Girls Nip Summit Gridders, 21-6 The Westfield PAL “C” football team 14-yard run and Gil Scott Chapman added Westfield Y, 113-95 defeated Summit, 21-6, in the season’s a 14-yard TD. OB A.J. Rimondi then ran Less than half a second decided eight in the 15-18 200 I.M. (2:21.51). The final game on November 12. Westfield’s a sneak for the extra point. races as the Fanwood Scotch Plains Piranhas took the lead after the freestyle defense came on strong with tackles by Tackles by Vall-Llobera and Read YMCA Girls “A” swim team clinched with victories in every age group. Two- Charlie Read, Mike McCrea, Christian forced Summit to punt. Will Uhr returned its first victory, defeating Westfield, tenths of a second gave Catherine Thomsen, Nicky DelPopolo and Vall- the punt 25 yards but a clipping call 113-95. Maguire (33.10) an exciting win in the 9- Llobera, Summit was forced to punt. negated it. Next, the Blue Devil rolled Westfield prevailed in the Individual 10 50-yard event while Maggie Gousman On the Blue Devils’ first play, Mike down field with great runs by Ryan Brand, Medleys, despite fine performances by (27.05) seized first for the 11-12s. The McCrea ran a dive play which netted 45 Matthew Shaffer, Uhr and McCrea. QB Morgan Smith, Jessica Desnoyers and a 13-14 100, won by Beth Deeresz (58.00), yards. Derek Anderson followed with a Joe Simone then threw a 12-yard TD pass strong first-place swim by Jenny Gartner was another close race, while Jen to wide receiver Danny Dickson. Michael Bassman (56.73) took the 15-18 100 by Killer Bees Capture Henry ran for the extra point. Summit five-hundredths. finally scored but the PAT was no good, Annual Turkey Trot In breaststroke, victories by Kaitlin U14 Championship making the halftime score, 14-6. McGeehan (42.30) and M. Gousman Jimmy Heffernan, Michael Henry, Race Information: kept FSPY out in front, but Westfield The undefeated Westfield Killer Bees Mark Anderson and Rimondi had good surged ahead in the backstroke, despite girls soccer team defeated the West carries early in the second half butl the The 17th annual Turkey Trot pre- strong efforts from Mary Henkels, Chris- Windsor Flames 4-1 to clinch the Mid- ball was fumbled and recovered by Sum- sented by the “Friends of Westfield Track tine Marino and another win from J. New Jersey Flight championship. The mit. After tackles by Thomsen, Zach and Field” will be held on Saturday, Bassman. Bees’ outstanding defense has allowed Deegan and Kyle Zetounian, Deegan November 25 at Tamaques Park in West- Rebecca Dunn placed first for the 8Us the fewest goals of any U14 team, girls recovered a Summit fumble. On the first TRYING TO KEEP CONTROL…PAL Director Ronald Allen, left, Chief of field. The major sponsors are the PNC in the butterfly while Evelyn Yuen or boys. play, Derek Anderson fired through the Police Barney Tracy, center, and Commissioner John Dugan attempt to hold off Bank, Summit Bank, Paine Weber of (30.91) won for the 11-12s. Putting the Keepers Tara O’Donahue and Jessie line to run for a 56-yard TD. Heffernan their youth opponents in an NFL Flag Football game. Westfield, Arctic Falls Spring Water, Piranhas ahead to stay was an outstand- Elkoury anchored the defense, while ran for the extra point. Bonsall Chiropractic, Buona Pizza, ing 15-18 one-two finish in the 100 fly sweeper Emily MacNeil consistently Defense then prevailed with tackles Weldon Concrete, Hershey’s Deli, Met by Alexa Vantosky (1:07.56) and Julia swept the defensive third clear of oppo- from Ed Kane, Zach Deegan, Patrick Life; Michael Toth, Clark Bagels, Inti- Sheffield. nents. Quick aggressive play by the Bees Stanley, John Dugan, Andrew Gately, John Turnbull Receives mate Connection, Twin Boro Physical defenders Jessica Schor, Lizzie Mackay, Stephen Kielar and Herman Wheeler. Therapy, Comcast Cable TV, Scott’s, Megan Fowler and Justine Palme frus- Coached by Owen Brand, John Dugan, Thomas Lincoln Mercury and Eastern Westfield PAL Ties trated the Flames. Midfielder Jenna Humberto Vall-Llobera, Charlie Sullivan PGA Jr. Golf Leader Award Dental, Don Tre Driving School, Subur- Federgreen was unstoppable as exploded the Devils finished with a 6-3 record. ban Lawyers Service Inc., Wheat First through opponents while center mid The New Jersey PGA Section has volved with the juniors through coach- Union, JMK Auto Sales, Inc., Ferraro’s, Summit ‘B’, 0-0 Annie Onishi sparkled, setting up plays named John Turnbull, PGA head profes- ing and clinics.” Suburban Title Examiner, Inc., Elite Fit- Westfield fans who traveled to Sum- for strikers Melissa Rosen and Stephanie Westfield ‘B’ Sinks sional at the Scotch Hills Country Club Turnbull has spent the majority of his ness, and the Party Stop. mit were not disappointed by the domi- Bridgman, who rocketed shots into the in Scotch Plains, as the winner of the life playing golf, both at the high school Entry forms are available at the West- nating defense performance once again net for two goals. Morris Center Girls Junior Golf Leader Award for the New level in New Jersey and the college level field Library and at the Westfield Rec- turned in by the Westfield PAL “B” Midfielders Aly Carter, Elsa Werner, The Westfield YMCA girls’ ‘B’ team Jersey PGA Section. in Florida. He has been the golf profes- reation Association n the Municipal team who slugged out a 0-0 tie with the Rosen and Elkoury craftily worked defeated host Morris Center, 113-95, in Turnbull, 42, has a long a distinguished sional at the Scotch Hills Country Club Building. Summit Hilltoppers. But the game rep- around the defenders and passed to wings the Northern New Jersey YMCA Swim record of involvement in the Junior Golf since 1981. In addition to his work with The “Friends of Westfield Track & resented much more than that. It stood Bridgman, Lauren Campo, Caroline League. program and as a PGA Professional. junior golfers at his club, he is also a high Field” is an organization that supports as a tribute to the 35 fine young men Cariste and Anne Siwulec to set up qual- Kim Morawski (11-12), Emily Barnes Turnbull has started many initiatives to school golf and soccer coach. the Cross Country, Track and Field pro- who started in August to mold one of ity scoring opportunities. Siwulec (13-14) and Julie Vanarelli (15-18) scored interest kids in golf including a Junior For more information about the New grams at Westfield High School. For the most determined teams in recent pounced on a rebound and sent it into the victories in the individual medley while Ryder Cup Tournament which is held Jersey PGA Section, please log onto more information about the organiza- PAL memory. upper corner of the net to score the third Lauren Winchester (13-14) and Michelle between his New Jersey junior golf team www.pga.com, at the local golf infor- tion or the race, please call Race Direc- Led by Head Coach George Giresi, goal. Westfield’s final goal came after a Morawski (15-18) came through with and a junior team from Surrey, England. mation section and click on New Jersey. tor Ray Smith at (908) 925 5974 or Race Defensive Coordinator Fred DeFazio, nice square pass from center forward wins in the freestyle. First place finishes He is also responsible for starting a PGA Coordinator Michele Maison Krug at Offensive Coordinator Pat Ferro, and Cariste to Palme on wing for a solid shot in breaststroke were earned by Kim Match Play tournament in New Jersey and SP-F Jazz 2 Blanks (908) 928-9277 student coaches Tommy Roche and into the net. Morawski (11-12), Mallory Brockway a Tournament of Champions for juniors Adam Trzesniowski the team boasted a (13-14) and Julie Vanarelli (15-18). that win over the course of the summer. 7-1-1 record. Heartfelt thanks to these PUBLIC NOTICE Westfield built its lead to 82-62 after One of Turnbull’s main initiatives Piscataway Girls, 2-0 Westfield White Ties men who gave so much of their time so that helped him to earn the award for the freely and so unselfishly. TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS victories in the backstroke by Alex Roll The 8-0-1 Scotch Plains-Fanwood Jazz (11-12), Lauren Winchester (13-14) and fourth year in a row was his help in Cranford PAL ‘D’, 6-6 Hats off to the players – Ryan INVITATION TO BID implementing a golf program into the girls inter-city soccer team used a sturdy Torcicollo, Andrew Shaffer, Tommy Tatiana Roll (15-18). Westfield had four defensive effort to allow their two early Westfield’s PAL “D”-White tied Cran- Invitations are extended to qualified Bid- firsts in the butterfly thanks to Melissa Physical Education curriculum in area Layton, Luke Ricci, Al Carpetto, Mark middle schools. Through this program, goals to hold up in a 2-0 shutout of the ford 6-6 in the season’s final game on ders to initially bid for the following Project: Morawski (8&U), Megan Boersig (9- November 12. Danny Selert had an awe- Boyd, Richard Delaney, Jimmy Arbes, One (1) Wildland Firefighting Engine he and other golf professionals in the Piscataway Delaware at Park Middle Michael Diaz, Terron Rogers, Sean Ferro, 10), Michelle Morawski (13-14) and School on November 12. some day both on offense and defense as for the Fire Department Tatiana Roll (15-18). area go to the schools and help teach the Eric Scrudato, Joseph Corea, Mike Bids will be accepted by mail or in person The Jazz employed a combination of he ran long for the only Westfield TD With only the free relay left, Westfield’s young people the foundations and tech- Venezia, Will Harbaugh, Ben Shiffman, at the Scotch Plains Municipal Building, 430 niques of golf. speed and strength to close off the and was credited with thunderous tack- (8U) Megan Kaveney, Elizabeth Steller, les. Cranford’s TD was a result of Ray Brandon Cuba, Myce Lawson, Bryan Park Avenue, Scotch Plains, blew Jersey “Even though this is the fourth year Piscataway attack. Lauren Hercel chased Levine, Ryan Yarusi, Andrew Brunhofer, 07076 (ATTN: Barbara Riepe, Township Sarah Albright and Melissa Morawski off two potential breakaways from her Shawn Lewis’ 65-yard run. Clerk) until November 30, 2000 at 10:00 swam to victory. The 11-12 relay was won in a row I’ve won this award, it is still Cowles Stewart, Brendan Cline, Stanton a great feeling and an honor,” said right fullback position and Briana Falco QB Craig Dyer made use of numer- a.m. At that time, the bids will be publicly by Jeanine Clark, Meagan Foley, Kim ous Westfield ball carriers. Michael Sturgis, Thomas Meylor, Alex Lewis, opened and read aloud. All bids must be John Turnbull. “It’s great to be in- shut down the middle of the field from her J.T. Sheehan, Pierce Gaynor, Terell Morawski and Alex Roll. Julie Vanarelli, sweeper position. Katie Van Haasteren Fitzpatrick, Sean Egan, Travis Cassett presented in sealed envelopes which are Kelly O’Neil, Michelle Morawski and Shaw, Bobby Mroz, Tommy Ricciuti, clearly marked “One (1) Wildland Firefighting PUBLIC NOTICE made a tumbling tackle to prevent an- and Dylan Rios were champions in Tatiana Roll won the 15-18 relay. gaining yardage. Brett Johnson, An- Santo Nardi, Kevin Anderson, Jack Engine for the Fire Department, Township other breakout and stopper Becca McGuire Trimble and Nick DeRosa. of Scotch Plains, 430 Park Avenue, Scotch NOTICE OF AWARD OF CONTRACT halted several advances. Goalies Kristen thony Santonastaso and Brendan Plains, New Jersey 07076.” No bid will be PUBLIC NOTICE FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES BY Galligan added to the success of the THE BOROUGH OF FANWOOD Henkels and Lindsey Fitzgerald skill- received after the time and date specified. fully rejected any shots on goal. offensive line. Piscataway Stops After receipt of bids, no bid may be with- TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the RESOLUTION 00-11-155 At the three-minute mark Gaby Falco The Blue Devil defensive wrecking drawn within sixty (60) days after the date of crew included C.J. Patella, Will Gretsky, the bid opening except if provided forth Scotch Plains Municipal Manager has CONTRACTOR: JEM Engineering, Inc., rifled an indirect free kick from the left SP-F Sparx, 3-2 scheduled public hearings for the review of Michael Downer, Chris Kalis, and Justin herein. The bid of any Bidder who consents P.O. Box 1691, Cranford, NJ 07016-5691 side that was deflected by Jess McGarry The Scotch Plains-Fanwood U-10 to an extension may be held for consider- the 2001 municipal budget proposals from NATURE OF SERVICE: Engineering and over to teammate Bitsy Kipping. Kipping Patrillo. Damaging blows came from Department and Division Heads on Novem- Land Surveying Services for the Recon- Evan Dobra, Anthony Cocuzza, Luke Sparx girls soccer team lost 3-2 to ation for a longer period of time as may be then banged a shot off the inside of the Piscataway on November 6. agreed upon between Bidder and the Town- ber 27, 2000 between 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 struction Of Old South Avenue West left post and into the goal. Five minutes Power, Matthew Tees and Joe Ridings. ship. p.m. DURATION: For a period ending no later Although the score was tied, the Blue The Sparx started with the wind ad- More details on scheduling are available than November 1, 2001 later, Meaghan Kelly blasted a ball to- vantage in the first half and scored their All bids must be on the bid forms provided ward the goal from the right side and Devils could walk away winners. They by the Township of Scotch Plains in the Bid in the Office of the Municipal Manager at AMOUNT: Not to exceed $9,000.00 first goal as Jennie Altman converted a 430 Park Avenue, Scotch Plains, New Jer- A copy of the Resolution and Contract Shannon Hauser, who was positioned in played hard and effectively all season. Package. Specifications and bid forms may Even water boy, Kyle Egan, was on the nice pass from Corinne Walker. Then be obtained for a non-refundable fee of sey. The public is invited to attend the hear- relating to the services are on file and avail- front of the net, deflected the ball into ings. field doing his job. the Sparx took a 2-0 lead when Kim $25.00 at the Township Clerk’s Office, Mu- able for public inspection in the office of the the net for the final goal. Shelus scored on Walker’s throw in. nicipal Building, Township of Scotch Plains, Thomas E. Atkins Borough Clerk. Municipal Manager 1 T – 11/16/00, The Times Fee: $16.83 PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE Stephanie Glover made several excel- 430 Park Avenue, Scotch Plains, New Jer- lent defensive plays and Jennifer Gassler sey, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 1 T – 11/16/00, The Times Fee: $15.30 SHERIFF’S SALE SHERIFF’S SALE 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. PUBLIC NOTICE made several good saves in goal. SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, Bid proposals and all required documents PUBLIC NOTICE In the second half, Piscataway had the SHERIFF’S SALE CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, must be completed and submitted by the wind advantage. Early in the half, one SHERIFF’S SALE SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, DOCKET NO. F-2963-00 DOCKET NO. F-20938-97 date as set forth above. All documents in the shot hit off the crossbar forcing Allison SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, BANKERS TRUST COMPANY OF HOMESIDE LENDING, INC., PLAINTIFF enclosed Bid Package must accompany the CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, DOCKET NO. F-10484-97 CALIFORNIA, N.A., PLAINTIFF vs. AIDA I. vs. IVAN E. PENA AND SONIA PENA, HIS Goldberg and Brittany Veeck to clear bid proposal. DOCKET NO. F-4015-00 AAMES CAPITAL CORPORATION, GOMEZ, AND ADRIENNE GOMEZ; WIFE, DEFENDANT. the rebound out of harms way. After In addition to the above documents, a FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE PLAINTIFF vs. SALVATORE SAVATTERI MICHELE MANOR CONDOMINIUM CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, several solid saves by goalie Kelly certified check, cashier’s check or bid bond ASSOCIATION, PLAINTIFF vs. LEONEL AND KAREN SAVATTERI, HIS WIFE, ET ASSOC., INC., DEFENDANT. DATED APRIL 16, 1998 FOR SALE OF Dyckman, Piscataway broke through and issued by a responsible bank, trust com- MARQUES & MRS. LEONEL MARQUES, ALS, DEFENDANT. CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, MORTGAGED PREMISES. pany or insurance company, payable to the scored their first goal, injuring Dyckman H/W, COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS, CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, DATED AUGUST 15, 2000 FOR SALE OF By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu- Township of Scotch Plains shall be submit- on the play. Gassler replaced her and, INC., DEFENDANT. DATED FEBRUARY 19, 1998 FOR SALE MORTGAGED PREMISES. tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by ted with each bid as a guaranty that if a despite a valiant effort, could not stop CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu- public vendue, at the Union County Admin- contract is awarded the Bidder shall execute Piscataway. DATED SEPTEMBER 05, 2000 FOR SALE By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu- tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by istration Building, 1st Floor, 10 Elizabethtown said Contract and furnish the bonds re- OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by public vendue, at the Union County Admin- Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jersey on quired by the Contract Documents (“Bid By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu- public vendue, at the Union County Admin- istration Building, 1st Floor, 10 Elizabethtown WEDNESDAY THE 6TH DAY OF PUBLIC NOTICE Security.”). The Bid Security shall be in the tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by istration Building, 1st Floor, 10 Elizabethtown Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jersey on DECEMBER A.D., 2000 at two o’clock in amount of ten percent (10%) of the total public vendue, at the Union County Admin- Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jersey on WEDNESDAY THE 13TH DAY OF the afternoon of said day. All successful NOTICE OF AWARD OF CONTRACT amount of the bid or Twenty-Thousand Dol- istration Building, 1st Floor, 10 Elizabethtown WEDNESDAY THE 6TH DAY OF DECEMBER A.D., 2000 at two o’clock in bidders must have 20% of their bid available FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES BY lars ($20,000.00), whichever is lower. Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jersey on DECEMBER A.D., 2000 at two o’clock in the afternoon of said day. All successful in cash or certified check at the conclusion THE TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS All bid Security, except the Bid Security of WEDNESDAY THE 6TH OF DECEMBER the afternoon of said day. All successful bidders must have 20% of their bid available of the sales. the three (3) apparent lowest responsible CONTRACTOR: Stuart Koenig, Esq., A.D., 2000 at two o’clock in the afternoon of bidders must have 20% of their bid available in cash or certified check at the conclusion The judgment amount is ONE-HUNDRED Bidders shall, if requested in writing, be Stickel, Koenig & Sullivan, 571 Pompton said day. All successful bidders must have in cash or certified check at the conclusion of the sales. FORTY EIGHT THOUSAND SIX-HUN- returned after ten (10) days from the open- Ave., Cedar Grove, New Jersey 07009. 20% of their bid available in cash or certified of the sales. The judgment amount is NINTY SIX DRED SIXTY SEVEN & 74/100 ing of the bids (Sundays and holiday ex- NATURE OF SERVICE: Appointed to check at the conclusion of the sales. The judgment amount is ONE-HUNDRED THOUSAND TWO-HUNDRED SIXTY ($148,667.74). cepted) and the bids of such bidders shall provide legal assistance for pending litiga- The judgment amount is FORTY TWO SEVENTY NINE THOUSAND SEVENTY TWO & 19/100 ($96,262.19). The property to be sold is located in the be considered withdrawn. tion involving the Reserve Property (Donato) THOUSAND SEVEN-HUNDRED NINTY & 34/100 ($179,070.34). Property to be sold is located in the: City of CITY OF ELIZABETH, NEW JERSEY The Township reserves the right to reject known as Block No. 4901, Lot No. 3, 175 FIVE & 68/100 ($42,795.68). The property is LOCATED IN THE BOR- Elizabeth, County of Union, State of New 07202, County of UNION and State of New any or all bids, and to waive immaterial Union Ave. The property to be sold is located in the OUGH OF MOUNTAINSIDE, COUNTY Jersey. Jersey. informalities, or to accept any bid which, in DURATION: As needed. CITY of ELIZABETH in the County of OF UNION AND STATE OF NEW JER- Premises commonly known as: 515 Cherry Commonly known as: 215 PALMER the opinion of the Township of Scotch Plains, AMOUNT: Not to exceed $5,000. UNION, and the State of New Jersey. SEY. Street, Unit 3D, Elizabeth, New Jersey STREET, ELIZABETH, NEW JERSEY will be in the best interest of the Township. THE RESOLUTION AND CONTRACT Tax LOT No. 213 C-3D, BLOCK No. 4. PROPERTY ADDRESS: 380 NEW 07208-1890. Tax Lot No. 87 W11C-3D, 07202. The Township will evaluate all bids and any FOR SAME ARE ON FILE IN THE OFFICE COMMONLY KNOWN AS 535-541 PROVIDENCE ROAD, MOUNTAINSIDE, Block No. 11. Tax Lot No. 7 in Block No. 1012. award will be made to the lowest responsible OF THE TOWNSHIP CLERK. BAYWAY AVENUE, UNIT 3D, ELIZABETH NEW JERSEY 07092. Dimensions: (approximately) N/A. Dimension of Lot: approximately 50.00 Bidder whose bid conforms to this solicita- BARBARA RIEPE NEW JERSEY 07207. TAX LOT NO. 10, BLOCK NO. 15E. Nearest Cross Street: Michele Manor feet wide by 100.00 feet long. tion. TOWNSHIP CLERK No Dimensions - CONDO. DIMENSIONS 100.00 FEET WIDE X Condominium. Nearest Cross Street: Second Avenue. The selected Bidder, will, within seven (7) 1 T – 11/16/00, The Times Fee: $17.85 There is due approximately the sum of 360.00 FEET DEEP. The Sale will be subject to outstanding Situate at a point on the northerly sideline days of award of the bid, enter into an EIGHTY ONE THOUSAND NINE-HUN- NEAREST CROSS STREET: SITUATE municipal taxes and/or other municipal liens. of Palmer Street distance approximately appropriate contract with the Township. PUBLIC NOTICE DRED FIFTY & 57/100 ($81,950.57) to- ON THE SOUTHEASTERLY SIDE OF Outstanding taxes as of September 30, 2000 174.07 feet westerly from its intersection All Bidders must comply with P.L. 1975, gether with lawful interest and costs. NEW PROVIDENCE ROAD 365.41 FEET are $2,040.00. with the westerly sideline of Second Av- BOROUGH OF FANWOOD Chapter 127, entitled “An Act Relating to And in the second place to defendant FROM THE SOUTHWESTERLY SIDE OF There is due approximately the sum of enue. Notice is hereby given that Ordinance Affirmative Action in Relation to Discrimina- FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE AS- OLD TOTE ROAD. ONE-HUNDRED ONE THOUSAND NINE- There is due approximately the sum of No. 00-13-R tion in Connection with Certain Public Con- SOCIATION, THIRTY FOUR THOUSAND There is due approximately the sum of HUNDRED EIGHTY NINE & 18/100 ONE-HUNDRED EIGHTY ONE THOU- tracts and Supplementing the ‘Law Against AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SIXTY FIVE & 00/100 ($34,065.00) more or TWO-HUNDRED SIXTEEN THOUSAND ($101,989.18) together with lawful interest SAND EIGHT-HUNDRED FORTY THREE Discrimination’ approved April 16, 1945 (P.L. ORDINANCE CHAPTER 6 OF less, plus interest. THREE HUNDRED TWENTY ONE & 44/ and costs. & 12/100 ($181,843.12) together with lawful 1945, Chapter 169)”, N.J.A.C. 17:27, as THE CODE OF THE BOROUGH There is a full legal description on file in 100 ($216,321.44) together with lawful in- There is a full legal description on file in interest and costs. amended from time to time, and the Ameri- OF FANWOOD RELATING TO the Union County Sheriff’s Office. terest and costs. the Union County Sheriff’s Office. There is a full legal description on file in cans With Disability Act. APPROVAL AND PAYMENT The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn There is a full legal description on file in The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn the Union County Sheriff’s Office. Where applicable, prevailing wage rate OF CLAIMS this sale. the Union County Sheriff’s Office. this sale. The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn shall be paid to all workers on the job as per RALPH FROEHLICH The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn RALPH FROEHLICH this sale. was passed and adopted on the second and N.J.A.C. 34:11-56, 25 et seq. SHERIFF this sale. SHERIFF RALPH FROEHLICH final reading at a Meeting of the Mayor and BY ORDER OF THE TOWNSHIP OF SHAPIRO & KREISMAN, RALPH FROEHLICH SCHWALL & BECKER, SHERIFF Council of the Borough of Fanwood held on SCOTCH PLAINS OF THE COUNTY OF ATTORNEYS AT LAW SHERIFF ATTORNEYS AT LAW FEIN SUCH KAHN & SHEPARD, P.C. November 9, 2000. UNION, NEW JERSEY. Suite J SPEAR AND HOFFMAN, P.A. 80 Broadway Suite 201 This Ordinance shall take effect immedi- Thomas Atkins 406 Lippincott Drive 1034 Laurel Oak Road, Suite 1 PO Box 460 7 Century Drive ately after final passage and publication as Municipal Manager Marlton, New Jersey 08053 Voorhees, New Jersey 08043 Hillsdale, New Jersey 07642 Parsippany, New Jersey 07054 required by law. Barbara Riepe CH-755542 (WL) CH-753734 (WL) CH-755559 (WL) CH-753841 (WL) Eleanor McGovern Township Clerk 4 T - 11/9, 11/16, 11/23 4 T - 11/9, 11/16, 11/23 4 T - 11/16, 11/23, 11/30 4 T - 11/9, 11/16, 11/23 Borough Clerk 1 T – 11/16/00, The Times Fee: $77.01 & 11/30/00 Fee: $191.76 & 11/30/00 Fee: $187.68 & 12/7/00 Fee: $197.88 & 11/30/00 Fee: $193.80 1 T – 11/16/00, The Times Fee: $18.36 CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood Thursday, November 16, 2000 Page 15 Westfield PAL ‘B’ Mauls Millburn Gridmen, 24-0 A dominant performance by Coach Richard Delaney, Joseph Corea, Bryan George Giresi’s PAL “B” team is quickly Levine and Stanton Sturgis, powered into becoming synonymous with Sunday af- the endzone. Jimmy Arbes’ PAT was wide. ternoon and football. This week was no Millburn took possession at their own 35 exception as the 6-1 Blue Devils rocked but was forced to punt three plays later Millburn, 24-0, at Gary Kehler Stadium. when Ben Shiffman snuffed out hopes of a Alternately led by quarterbacks Al third-down conversion. Carpetto and Mark Boyd, Westfield took a One play later, Terron Rogers gave 6-0 lead as Sean Ferro, behind fine block- the Blue Devils a 12-0 lead as he sprinted ing from Ryan Torcicollo, Luke Ricci, 47 yards into the endzone. Westfield’s final score of the first half came when Nick DeRosa sacked the Millburn QB in GL Icemen Hold the end zone causing a fumble which U.C. CO-CHAMPIONS…The Westfield Junior Varsity soccer team shared the Kevin Anderson recovered. Union County Championship with Scotch Plains-Fanwood after an exciting Gift Basket Raffle Millburn, attempting to rally in the final game ending in a 1-1 tie. second half, did not take into account the A Sony PS 2 will be one of the commanding performances of Myce featured Grand Prizes at the Governor HOLDING THE PLAYSTATION…Pictured, left to right, with the much Lawson and Thomas Meylor. The later SPF Recreation Dept. Sponsors Livingston High School Ice Hockey caused a fumble and intercepted the pass sought after playstation are: Governor Livingston ice hockey teammates Paul Team’s 50/50 and Gift Basket Raffle Kelly, Chris Brandel, Ryan Anderson and Eric Cohen. which set up speedy Mike Diaz’s 85- planned for Friday evening, December yard sprint for the final score. Diaz rushed Third Annual Martial Arts Expo 1 at 7 p.m.. The H.S. is located at 125 for a game total of 125 yards courtesy of Watchung Boulevard in Berkeley the offensive efforts of Tommy Layton, The Scotch Plains Recreation Depart- arts has to offer in this area. Two Westfield Girls Reach Heights. Entrance is just $5 and in- Eric Scrudato, Bandon Cuba, Bobby ment, in association with Sensei Alan Spectators are welcome. The price of cludes refreshments. Mroz and Santo Nardi. Simms, is sponsoring a Martial Arts admission is just $5.00. Anyone inter- Expo and Tournament on Saturday, No- ested in participating in the Instructional State Cup Soccer Finals vember 18 at Park Middle School in Training portion of the program is also Scotch Plains Men’s 30+ Scotch Plains. The event will last from welcome. The cost for that activity will Alyssa Fried and Kelsey Sullivan, who scored the winning goal in a 2-1 victory 11:00 a. m. to 4:30 p.m. be $10.00. play for the PDA Power girls U-11 soc- over the Washingtonville Crunch. This is the third year of this annual The event is hosted by Sensei Alan, a cer team, reached the finals of the New Sullivan was a consistent force in the event. It will feature demonstrations and well known local martial arts instructor Jersey State Cup before being defeated middle of the field and thwarted numer- Basketball League Results instructional training conducted by se- who is the proprietor of the Karate N by the Toms River United in a shoot-out ous offensive thrusts by the opposition. The Scotch Plains Men’s Over 30 the Looters plundered to a 20-point lead nior instructors from a consortium of Motion Family Martial Arts Center at after a scoreless tie. Sullivan drew the toughest defensive as- Basketball League had very good match- early in the second half. They were led Karate, Tae Kwon Do, Aikido and 1006 South Ave. Westfield. Sensei Alan Previously, the Power had defeated signments and was always up to the task. ups. PFUNK, Shootin’ and Lootin’ and by Tony Williams and Dejuan Bennett. JiuJutsu schools in Union, Middlesex is also an instructor of karate for the five other teams including a top South The Power, formed in mid-August, Blazing Jones all won. Family Investors were burnt by Blaz- and Essex counties. The students from recreation departments of Westfield and Jersey team, the Marleton Extreme, in won the East Brunswick Labor Day Tour- PFUNK, with a two-season, 18-0, ing Jones, 75-47. Chris Aslaman, Chris those schools will also compete in a Scotch Plains. the semifinals. In a crucial game against nament and defeated the second-ranked record, had their hands full with Sun Freer slid Peter Costello led the offense developmental competition featuring the Annandale Americans, the aggres- NJ team in the finals. They also won the Tavern. Keith Grady led all scoring with for Blazing Jones. The game was never weapons form, self defense, kata and PUBLIC NOTICE sive and quick Fried scored the only goal Kirkwood Columbus Event and defeated 32 pouts for Sun. Jason Green had 10 close - and even strong play by Investors sparring. in a 1-0 victory. In the third round, she the home team which is a ranked team in assists and three points but the excellent John Foley and Johnny Romagno could This is a unique opportunity to see TOWN OF WESTFIELD the Eastern US Region. The PDA Power play was not good enough to hold off the not keep up with the Jones. first hand some of the best that martial I BERNARD HEENEY, TOWN CLERK now have been ranked second in NJ and OF THE TOWN OF WESTFIELD, Bombers Tarnish second half surge of PFUNK. Mike Sapila Games are played at Park Middle HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THE AT- fifth in the Eastern Region. poured in 11 points, Reggie Peach led School gyms each week at 7 p.m. and PUBLIC NOTICE TACHED IS A TRUE AND CORRECT The Power was undefeated in Mid- with 19 points and Otis Goodwin added 8:15 p.m. Come on down and watch the COPY OF A RESOLUTION ADOPTED BY SHERIFF’S SALE Jersey League and tournament play until THE COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF WEST- SP-F Gold, 6-3 14 as undefeated PFUNK won, 78-47. action or stay tuned for next week’s SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, the State Cup finals. FIELD AT A MEETING HELD NOVEM- Shootin’ and Lootin’ ripped results. CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, On November 12, the Scotch Plains- BER 8, 2000. Paperchase, 75-47, but it was close until DOCKET NO. F-5023-98 Fanwood Soccer Association U-10 Gold IN WITNESS WHERE OF, I HAVE DELTA FUNDING CORPORATION, fell to the Bridgewater Bombers, 6-3, in PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE HEREUNTO SET MY HAND AND AF- PUBLIC NOTICE PLAINTIFF vs. JOSE VALDIVIEZO AND FIXED THE SEAL OF THE TOWN OF a hotly contested game. The Bombers SHERIFF’S SALE SHERIFF’S SALE LUCY VALDIVIEZO, HIS WIFE; RAUL WESTFIELD THIS 9TH DAY OF NOVEM- held on against a late spirited surge by SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, SHERIFF’S SALE SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, IDROVO, ET ALS., DEFENDANT. BER 2000. the Gold, who battled back from a 5-1 CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, BERNARD A. HEENEY halftime deficit. DOCKET NO. F-5932-98 CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, DOCKET NO. F-8528-00 DATED MARCH 10, 2000 FOR SALE OF TOWN CLERK Goalie Brendan McEvoy went the dis- CROSSLAND MORTGAGE CORPO- DOCKET NO. F-15729-99 CHASE MANHATTAN MORTGAGE MORTGAGED PREMISES. tance and played a stellar game as he RATION, PLAINTIFF vs. MYRENDIA WELLS FARGO HOME MORTGAGE, CORPORATION, PLAINTIFF vs. DEVON By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu- RESOLUTION CARTER, DEFENDANT. INC., PLAINTIFF vs. ISBEL ROSADO, ET STANIGER, ET ALS., DEFENDANT. tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by faced 16 shots and turned away several PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, ALS., DEFENDANT. CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, public vendue, at the Union County Admin- Bomber shots on goal. McEvoy was CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, NOVEMBER 8, 2000 helped out by the smothering defense of DATED JANUARY 24, 2000 FOR SALE DATED SEPTEMBER 08, 2000 FOR SALE istration Building, 1st Floor, 10 Elizabethtown OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. DATED FEBRUARY 16, 2000 FOR SALE OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jersey on WHEREAS, a proposal was submitted to Marc Fusillo, Mike Roth, Danny Gore By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu- OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu- WEDNESDAY, THE 29TH DAY OF the Mayor and Council by the Center for and Danny Rodriguez. Collectively, the tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu- tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by NOVEMBER A.D., 2000 at two o’clock in Information Age Technology concerning defense frustrated the Bombers as they public vendue, at the Union County Admin- tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by public vendue, at the Union County Admin- the afternoon of said day. All successful consultant services to be rendered to the sacrificed their bodies to stop scoring istration Building, 1st Floor, 10 Elizabethtown public vendue, at the Union County Admin- istration Building, 1st Floor, 10 Elizabethtown bidders must have 20% of their bid available Town of Westfield; and threats. Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jersey on istration Building, 1st Floor, 10 Elizabethtown Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jersey on in cash or certified check at the conclusion WHEREAS, The Center for Information Once the defense stopped the Bomb- WEDNESDAY, THE 13TH DAY OF Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jersey on WEDNESDAY THE 6TH DAY OF of the sales. Age Technology has submitted a proposal DECEMBER A.D., 2000 at two o’clock in WEDNESDAY, THE 29TH DAY OF DECEMBER A.D., 2000 at two o’clock in The judgment amount is TWO-HUN- to the Town Administrator to provide the ers, the forwards knew exactly what to NOVEMBER A.D., 2000 at two o’clock in do. Andrew Smith, Eddie Byron, Joseph the afternoon of said day. All successful the afternoon of said day. All successful DRED SEVEN THOUSAND ONE-HUN- aforesaid professional services for a fee of bidders must have 20% of their bid available the afternoon of said day. All successful bidders must have 20% of their bid available DRED NINTY TWO & 84/100 $800 per day, not to exceed $16,000; plus Del Prete and Angelo Cerimele com- in cash or certified check at the conclusion bidders must have 20% of their bid available in cash or certified check at the conclusion ($207,192.84). out of pocket travel expenses, and bined hustle, speed and great ball con- of the sales. in cash or certified check at the conclusion of the sales. The property to be sold is located in the WHEREAS, The Town Administrator has trol to pressure the Bomber goal, com- The judgment amount is SEVENTY ONE of the sales. The judgment amount is ONE-HUNDRED City of Elizabeth, County of Union and State reviewed the aforesaid proposal and recom- bining for 14 shots on goal. Smith’s THOUSAND SIXTY FOUR & 01/100 The judgment amount is EIGHTY FIVE FIFTY NINE THOUSAND NINE-HUN- of New Jersey. mends that a professional services contract hustling paid off as he collected two ($71,064.01). THOUSAND NINE & 65/100 ($85,009.65). DRED SEVENTY EIGHT & 75/100 It is commonly known as 142 Orchard in the amount of $800 per day, not to exceed unassisted goals. Meanwhile, the Bomb- The property to be sold is located in the Property to be sold is located in the City of ($159,978.75) Street, Elizabeth, New Jersey. $16,000 plus out of pocket travel expenses Township of Elizabeth, County of Union and Elizabeth, County of Union and State of Property to be sold is located in the City of It is known and designated as Block No. be awarded to the Center for Information ers had no one to match Byron’s speed as New Jersey. he out-raced everyone to the ball to State of New Jersey. Elizabeth, County of Union and State of New 13, Lot No. 1064. Age Technology pursuant to said proposal; It is commonly known as 1009 Bond Street, Premises commonly known as 649 ELIZA- Jersey. The dimensions are 24 feet wide by 175 and notch a goal. Elizabeth, New Jersey. BETH AVENUE, ELIZABETH, NEW JER- Premises commonly known as 572 Adams feet long. WHEREAS, Certificate of the Finance It is known and designated as Block No. 8, SEY 07201. Avenue, Elizabeth, New Jersey, 07201. Nearest cross street: Situate on the south- Officer, certifying to the availability of ad- PUBLIC NOTICE Lot No. 353. BEING KNOWN as LOT NO. 333, BEING KNOWN as LOT No. 22, Block erly line of Orchard Street, 390.32 feet from equate funds for this purpose has been The dimensions are 37.50 feet wide, BLOCK NO. 7, on the official Tax Map of the No. 12, on the official Tax Map of the City of the easterly line of Chilton Street. BOROUGH OF FANWOOD provided to the Town Clerk in accordance 115.00 feet long. City of ELIZABETH. Elizabeth. Prior lien(s): Subject to unpaid taxes and with NJAC 5:30 1.10, expenditure of funds NOTICE OF INTRODUCTION OF Nearest cross street: Situate on the north- Dimensions: 100 feet x 25 feet x 100 feet Dimensions: 150 feet x 25 feet x 150 feet municipal liens. Amount due will be an- to be charged to Account No. 0-001-100- ORDINANCE 00-14-R easterly line of Bond Street, 100.00 feet x 25 feet. x 25 feet. nounced at the Sheriff’s Sale or is Available 256. AND PUBLIC HEARING from the northwesterly line of Spring Street. Nearest Cross Street: Seventh Street. Nearest Cross Street: Julia Street. upon written request to plaintiff’s attorneys. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED An ordinance was introduced by the Mayor Prior lien(s): None. There is due approximately the sum of There is due approximately the sum of There is due approximately the sum of by the Town Council of the Town of West- and Council of the Borough of Fanwood on There is due approximately the sum of NINTY FIVE THOUSAND ONE-HUN- ONE-HUNDRED SIXTY EIGHT THOU- TWO-HUNDRED TWENTY SIX THOU- field that the aforementioned contract for November 9, 2000. Copies of this ordinance EIGHTY FIVE THOUSAND EIGHTY ONE DRED FORTY EIGHT & 29/100 SAND THREE-HUNDRED NINTY FOUR SAND NINE-HUNDRED TWENTY EIGHT professional services to conduct the con- can be obtained without cost at the Fanwood & 96/100 ($85,081.96) together with lawful ($95,148.29) together with lawful interest & 36/100 ($168,394.36) together with lawful & 11/100 ($226,928.11) together with lawful sultant services by awarded to the Center for Borough Hall, 75 North Martine Avenue, interest and costs. and costs. interest and costs. interest and costs. Information Age Technology at $800 per Fanwood, NJ between the hours of 8 a.m. There is a full legal description on file in There is a full legal description on file in There is a full legal description on file in There is a full legal description on file in day, not to exceed $16,000 plus out of and 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. the Union County Sheriff’s Office. the Union County Sheriff’s Office. the Union County Sheriff’s Office. the Union County Sheriff’s Office. pocket travel expenses, and The purpose of this ordinance IS TO The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this AMEND CHAPTER 89 OF THE CODE OF this sale. this sale. this sale. this sale. professional services contract is awarded THE BOROUGH. OF FANWOOD RELAT- RALPH FROEHLICH RALPH FROEHLICH RALPH FROEHLICH RALPH FROEHLICH without public bidding in accordance with ING TO STOP INTERSECTIONS SPE- SHERIFF SHERIFF SHERIFF SHERIFF NJSA 40A:11-5 (Public Contracts Law; and CIFICALLY AT THE INTERSECTION OF STERN LAVINTHAL, FRANKENBERG, FEDERMAN AND PHELAN, P.C. FEDERMAN AND PHELAN, P.C. STERN LAVINTHAL, FRANKENBERG, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the PRINCETON AVENUE AND HIGH VIEW NORGAARD & KAPNICK, LL Suite 605 Suite 505 NORGAARD & KAPNICK, LL fees under this contract be charged to Ac- COURT. Suite 300 Sentry Office Plaza Sentry Office Plaza Suite 300 count No. 0-001-100-256; and A public hearing on this ordinance will be 293 Eisenhower Parkway 216 Haddon Avenue 216 Haddon Avenue 293 Eisenhower Parkway BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy held on December 14, 2000 at 8:00 p.m. Livingston, New Jersey 07039-1711 Westmont, New Jersey 08108 Westmont, New Jersey 08108 Livingston, New Jersey 07039-1711 of this Resolution be published in the West- Eleanor McGovern CH-754384 (WL) CH-755128 (WL) CH-755549 (WL) CH-755180 (WL) field Leader as Public Notice of action taken Borough Clerk 4 T - 11/16, 11/23, 11/30 4 T - 11/2, 11/9, 11/16 4 T - 11/9, 11/16, 11/23 4 T - 11/2, 11/9, 11/16 in accordance with NJSA 40A:11-5. 1 T – 11/16/00, The Times Fee: $20.91 & 12/7/00Fee: $185.64 & 11/23/00Fee: $181.56 & 11/30/00 Fee: $181.56 & 11/23/00 Fee: $204.00 1 T – 11/16/00, The Leader Fee: $55.08 Goods & Services You Need!

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PUBLICATION Jeffrey Warsh of Westfield Among Delegates At Special British-U.S. Project Conference NEWARK— NJ Transit Execu- the 21st Century,” he added. cently approved a long-term ground tive Director Jeffrey A. Warsh of The conference includes debates lease of three acres near the Westfield shared the Corporation’s led by guest speakers and visits to Morristown Station to a private new and unique policies and pro- local institutions and grams with leaders from through- projects. Delegates are out Britain and the United States at chosen for leadership the annual British-American in their field and in- Project Conference this week. clude representatives Mr. Warsh was selected from 60 from business, govern- nominees to be one of 24 U.S. ment, media, non- delegates to the four-day confer- profit organizations, ence, which was held at AT&T’s law, medicine and the Learning Center in Bernards Town- armed forces. They ship. This year’s topic was innova- must have an historic tion in the areas of business, tech- understanding of the nology, the arts, science and gov- alliance between the ernment. Since the inaugural con- United Kingdom and ference in 1985, the British- Ameri- the United States and can project has promoted the ex- believe in its contin- change of ideas and broadened the ued importance. understanding of cultural, political Among the items and business issues on both sides of Mr. Warsh shared with the Atlantic. his fellow delegates “I am honored to be selected to were: participate in this prestigious gath- · NJ Transit’s recent ering and share with my peers the American Public GIVING BACK TO WESTFIELD — Panera Bread of Westfield General Manager, Jerome Leake, presents check for innovative programs we have Transportation $720 to Linda Maggio, Executive Director of the United Fund. implemented at NJ Transit under Association’s Innova- the guidance of Governor Christie tion Award for the De- Whitman, New Jersey Transporta- sign, Build, Operate Jeffrey Warsh tion Commissioner James and Maintain Panera Bread Eatery Makes Contribution Weinstein and our Board of Direc- (DBOM) contract used for the developer for construction of high- tors,” said Mr. Warsh. Hudson-Bergen Light Rail Project. density housing, as well as retail “In addition to sharing the best The contract allowed a consortium shops and a parking structure. To Assist United Fund of Westfield of what NJ Transit has accom- of companies to design and build Mr. Warsh, 40, was appointed WESTFIELD — A popular down- at $640,000, and hundreds of volun- For information on the United plished, I hope to come away with the project and ultimately operate Executive Director of NJ Transit town eatery has joined with its cus- teers are engaged in the solicitation Fund, please call Mrs. Maggio at new ideas that will benefit our cus- and maintain it. NJ Transit shaved by Governor Whitman in 1999. He tomers to make a substantial dona- of funds from local residents and (908) 233-2113. tomers and organization well into an estimated seven years off the served as a State Assemblyman tion to the United Fund of Westfield. businesses. construction schedule and $300 from 1992 to 1996, and as senior Panera Bread, an East Broad Street Mrs. Maggio said Panera’s dona- million off construction costs with vice president of the MWW Group business, took coin donations from tion was “particularly welcomed” Fabric Design at J. Winthrop the contract. in East Rutherford from 1996 to customers. because the fundraising efforts were · Governor Whitman’s Transit 1999, the sixth largest independent Then its parent franchisee, Fenwick handled entirely by the company. Helps to Fight Breast Cancer Village program, which encourages public relations firm in the U.S. Group LLC, matched the donated As part of its Operation Dough- public and private partnerships to An attorney, he practiced law monies. Nation, Panera Bread sponsors the WESTFIELD – J. Winthrop & Co., Bradley Foundation for Breast Can- promote economic development, for 15 years in the private and The result was a $720 check pre- coin collection/matching dollar ef- located at 233 North Avenue, East, is cer. growth, and public transportation public sectors and received an un- sented recently at the store to Linda fort at its various sites. In addition, now carrying a fabric designed by For more information, please call near rail and bus stations. NJ dergraduate degree in history and Maggio, United Fund Executive Di- Panera also provides for donation of Vera Bradley, maker of women’s J. Winthrop at (908) 232-8199. Transit’s Board of Directors re- sociology. rector. leftover baked goods to local chari- handbags, luggage and accessories, “I am thrilled that Panera orga- ties, and sponsors a program wherein in its campaign to help fight breast nized this donor effort that realized Panera gift certificates are sold by cancer. HobbyTown USA Store Makes Debut so much money,” said Mrs. Maggio, community organizations that receive Called “Return to Happiness,” the noting that her organization depends half of the proceeds. design features pink ribbons, sym- on such donations to make its objec- Progress in the United Fund cam- bolizing breast cancer awareness, In Downtown Westfield With Grand Opening tives. “I want to thank Panera as well paign, now in its third month, can be along with lilies of the valley, which as its many customers who donated tracked on the thermometer outside signify “return to happiness.” WESTFIELD – A new The store specializes in model to 5 p.m. Parking is available behind coins.” the Fund’s headquarters at the This special design is part of a HobbyTown USA store, part of a trains; radio-controlled cars, boats the store. This year’s United Fund goal is set northside train station. project to directly benefit the Vera nationwide franchise in the hobby and planes; slot cars; adventure, role- For more information, please visit Bradley Foundation for Breast Can- industry, recently held its grand open- playing and military games; models www.hobbytown.com. cer. For every handbag and luggage ing at 141 East Broad Street in of all kinds; toys; rockets and kites; purchase in this pattern, $2 will be Westfield, next to Panera Bread. sports and collectible cards; science donated to the Foundation ($1 for Owner Greg Gradel said he chose and activity kits; microscopes and Summit Facility Acquires accessories.) to open a HobbyTown USA fran- telescopes; unique gift items; paints, During the month of October, chise because of its fun, family-ori- tools and accessories for a diverse County Chamber New Name as Part of Group Breast Cancer Awareness Month, J. ented atmosphere. “It’s my way of range of hobbies. Winthrop & Co. also donated a por- continuing to contribute to area fami- Store hours are Monday through To Honor Senator SUMMIT – Charter Behavioral dependency inpatient, partial hospi- tion of its sales from the “Return to lies and the Westfield community Friday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Saturday, Health System of Summit/New Jer- talization and intensive outpatient At Annual Breakfast Happiness” collection to the Vera and have fun at the same time.” 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Sunday, noon sey has been acquired by Summit programs for seniors, adults, adoles- MOUNTAINSIDE — State Health, LLC. Now known as Sum- cents and children. Senator Jack Sinagra, Chairman mit Hospital, the facility will remain Specialty programs currently in- of the Senate Health Committee at its current location at 19 Prospect clude medical detoxification, dual since 1994, will be honored by Street in Summit. diagnosis, geriatrics and crisis inter- the Union County Chamber of Now part of a group of behavioral vention services. The hospital pro- Commerce Health Care Group health care facilities led by New vides care to all without regard to at their annual legislative award York City-based psychiatrist Dr. Ri- area of residence. breakfast on Tuesday, Novem- chard A. Kresch, Summit Hospital For more information, please call ber 28, at L’Affaire, 1099 Route joins facilities in Texas, Florida, Margaret Jones, Director of Busi- 22, Mountainside. The program Minnesota, Louisiana, New York and ness Development, at (908) 522- begins at 8:30 a.m. Illinois. 7041. Inquiries about the hospital’s Senator Sinagra will be rec- Summit Hospital, now fully ac- Needs Assessment and Referral Cen- ognized for his efforts to im- credited by the Joint Commission on ter, which is available 24 hours a day, prove public health and protect Accreditation of Healthcare Organi- seven days a week, may be made by patients’ rights. One of his most zations, consists of a 126-bed li- calling (908) 522-7071/7000. significant achievements was the censed acute care facility that pro- The center will respond promptly enactment of the Health Care vides a full range of comprehensive to both telephone calls and walk-in Quality Act in 1997, which pro- behavioral health services, includ- inquiries, as well as schedule confi- vides new protections to the ing both psychiatric and chemical dential patient needs assessments. millions of managed care pa- tients in New Jersey. The Senator also has been fighting to keep cigarettes away from children by enacting laws that increase the penalties for selling tobacco products to mi- nors. Those persons interested in reservations to the breakfast should call the Chamber’s Vice A DIFFERENT KIND OF STORE...HobbyTown USA recently opened its doors at 141 East Broad Street in Westfield. President of Membership, Su- Owner Greg Gradel, second from right, cuts the ribbon during the store’s grand opening, with assistance from Mayor san Jacobson, at (908) 352-0900. Thomas C. Jardim, center. Also pictured, left to right, are: Darryl Walker, Westfield Area Chamber of Commerce President; Debbie Schmidt, Chamber Executive Director, and Westfield Police Chief Bernard Tracy, far right.

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How does Burgdorff ERA do this? With our Proactive Brian LaFemina of Westfield has Council on Psychological Health. and as a commentator for New Jersey been promoted to Vice President of Dr. Dorlen also serves on the Advi- Network News and News 12 New Marketing Plan and by placing your listing on the Advertising Sales at Madison Square sory Board of Overlook Hospital. Jersey. Garden in New York City. Multiple Listing Service where all member Realtors * * * * * * * * * * Mr. LaFemina, a The law firm of Stephen C. Bohlinger of Westfield, have the opportunity to sell your home. Rutgers University Dughi and Hewit, has been promoted to Associate Pub- graduate who was a established in 1979 lisher of Birmingham, Ala.-based student intern with by L. John Dughi and Cooking Light magazine. In his new We’re Selling Houses!! Madison Square Gar- Rusell L. Hewit, has role, Mr. Bohlinger will be respon- den in 1987 and 1988 named William J. sible for overseeing the entire sales before joining the Palatucci of and marketing efforts for the food company full time in Westfield a partner in and fitness magazine. 1989, was also pro- the firm. The firm be He had been National Advertising moted from Director renamed Dughi, Director. Cooking Light is published to Vice President, Ad- Hewit & Palatucci, by Southern Progress Corporation, a vertising Sales. P.C. subsidiary of Time Inc. * * * * * Since 1993, Mr. * * * * * Dr. Ron Glassman, Palatucci has been Of Mountainside resident and Vito a social scientist from Counsel to the firm, (Tony) Pinto recently joined the Mountainside, re- serving as head of its Morristown-based law firm of cently completed a Government Affairs Schenck, Price, Smith and King. A five-year study of Department and pro- partner in the firm and a member of adult children who viding legislative and William Palatucci the Environmental Practice Group, grew up in homes in regulatory affairs Mr. Pinto counsels businesses with which they regularly counsel to the firm’s respect to compliance with federal observed their father abuse their clients. The law firm has offices in and state environmental laws and mother. Cranford and Marlton. has successfully litigated multi-mil- His book, “Witness to the Pain: Mr. Palatucci served as principal lion dollar environmental insurance When Dads Hurt Moms, They Hurt consultant to Christine Todd cases. Kids, Too,” is published by iUniverse FABULOUS CENTER HALL COLONIAL REVOLUTIONARY HOME of Lincoln, Neb., in association with * * * * * Beautifully kept WESTFIELD home, in pristine “The Matthias Sayre House” is an historically des- Barnes and Nobel. The Westfield “Y” has announced condition. LR, FDR, Kit w/eating area, FR w/fplc ignated WESTFIELD Colonial associated with The book is divided into three that Susan Beelitz has rejoined the & bay window overlooking private, well landscaped events of the Revolutionary War and socially promi- parts, two of which feature a first- “Y” as the head of its Preschool Aged yard w/patio. Second flr features MBR Suite plus 3 nent individuals. 4 BRs, 2 baths, 3 fpls, beamed person look into what life was like Childcare Program. She will be in large BRs. Partially fin’d basement, lots of storage, ceilings, wide-plank floors, 3 fireplaces, open porch, growing up experiencing mom’s charge of the Westfield “Y” 2-car gar, 2.5 baths, CAC, sprinkler system in front barn and landscaped yard. $690,000 abuse, and what it’s like to live with Children’s Center, located on Elm & sec. sys. $595,000. the memories. The third part of the Street, as well as the Preschool pro- manuscript features a history of do- gram at the main “Y” on Clark Street. mestic abuse. The “Y” has also announced the appointment of Amy Grantz as the * * * * * Youth Development Director. She Dr. Rosalind S. Dorlen of will oversee all the teen and camp Mountainside, a clinical psychoana- programs. She previously served as lyst in private practice in Summit, the Associate Executive Director and was recently named Psychologist of Program Director for the YMCA of the Year by the New Jersey Psycho- Santa Clara Valley. logical Association. Stephen C. Bohlinger The award was presented at the * * * * * fall meeting of the association on Talking Business is published pe- October 21 at the Sheraton Whitman in her near upset victory of riodically in The Westfield Leader Woodbridge Place Hotel in Iselin. U.S. Senator Bill Bradley in 1990, and The Times of Scotch Plains- Dr. Dorlen was recognized for her directed the campaigns of President Fanwood. advocacy efforts, community George Bush in 1988 and 1992 and projects, public policy agendas, and was executive director of Governor Rahway Hospital initiatives to educate the public about Thomas Kean’s 1985 landslide re- the ways in which psychology en- election victory. He is serving as a Restructures Services hances the lives of individuals, fami- member Texas Governor George W. RAHWAY — Rahway Hospital lies, businesses, and communities. Bush’s Presidential National Finance has announced that as of December PRISTINE INSIDE AND OUT! STONE FRONT COLONIAL She has served as President of the Committee. 31, it will begin refocusing its ser- Charming 3 BR WESTFIELD Colonial w/many Alluring stone front home in Wychwood, New Jersey Psychological Associa- He appears as a political analyst vices by closing its Obstetric and improvements including Fam Rm addition, large WESTFIELD. Three large Bedrooms, 2.5 baths, tion and Council Chairwoman of the for Comcast Cable Network (CN8) Pediatric Units and realigning its Kit w/cherry cabinets, decks off Kit & MBR, Tim- den, fireplace, Kitchen with breakfast nook, and Medical/Surgical services to better berline roof, and new furnace. $399,900. Rec Room. Large landscaped lot. $475,000. meet the needs of the patient popula- tion. Recent Home Sales As part of the refocusing initia- tive, the hospital is planning to ex- pand its adult care and emergency WESTFIELD Ilya Siber to William and Jessica care services to meet the Joseph Scalzadonna to Jon M. Wilkins, 1650 Raritan Road, community’s growing need for these Greenberg and Jill R. Siegel, 4 Trails $211,000. services. End Court, $635,000. Joseph Smith to Louis and The hospital said it was making Michael and Sharra Woodward to Genevieve Camarato, 15 Greensview the change due to community de- Alan De Rose, 515 Trinity Place, Drive, $472,500. mand and external financial pres- $188,600. Tun Hsu Cheng to Luis Rodriguez sures, especially reductions in Medi- Bernard V. Peterson and Caroline and Yolanda Diaz, 11 Swans Mill care, managed care, and charity care Cargo to Hans K. Danielson, 505 Lane, $699,000. reimbursements. Dorian Road, $835,000. Ron Goldsmith to Julianne Hunt Joseph M. Scalzo and Dorothy M. and David Korfhage, 408 William Pignor to James V. and Robin W. Street, $255,000. Dr. Dooley Retires Browning, 233 Avon Road, $388,000. Caroline Kinsey Greenaway to FANWOOD Linford and Cheryl Russell, 5 To Pursue Flying Edna Ryan to Brian and Susan Chiplou Lane, $365,000. WESTFIELD — For more than 35 CHARMING DUTCH COLONIAL COZY COLONIAL Cull, 4 Thorne Place, $250,000. Karen Baratucci to Christopher years, Dr. Charles E. Dooley, Jr. has Spacious 4 Bedroom WESTFIELD home in ex- 3 Bedroom home near downtown shopping, schools Christopher Robertshaw to Walsh, 2005 Westfield Avenue, served the healthcare needs of the ceptional condition. Large sunny rms, great closet & NYC transportation in WESTFIELD. Living Laurence and Lorrain McKenzie, 164 $210,000. residents of Westfield and surround- space, central air, copper plumbing & more. Near Rm/fpl, sunny Family Rm, French doors from Din- Watson Road, $237,000. Edwin Mapa to Salvadore ing areas. schools, town and NYC transportation. $399,900. ing Rm to large deck overlooking deep backyard. Joseph Schaeffer to Shawn Keeler Mejia, 809 O’Donnell Avenue, At the end of October, Dr. Dooley $255,000. and Teresa Keeler, 6 Sun Valley Way, $289,500. retired from his private practice at $322,500. Victor Kurylak to Joseph and 261 Orchard Street, Westfield, to SCOTCH PLAINS Kristen Bush, 336 Rolling Knolls pursue his “hobby” as a corporate jet Rose Dutter to Ken Eviner and Road, $325,000. pilot. Christina Eviner, 2283 Old Farm Ning Jing to Kenneth Buren, 22 As one of the prominent internist- Road, $280,000. Autumn Drive, $430,000. cardiologist physicians on the medi- cal staff, Dr. Dooley was active at WHEN ONLY THE BEST WILL DO.... Overlook Hospital, where he helped establish the Cardiac Intensive Care Unit. He is also a Past President of the Overlook Hospital Medical Staff (1979-1981). Dr. Dooley was able to combine his medical career with his skills as a proficient corporate jet pilot. Since serving as a pilot in the U.S. Navy, he has remained active m aviation with multiple type-ratings in propeller and jet aircraft. Dr. Dooley founded the first Lear jet air-arnbulance service at Teterboto Air Service at Teteboro WYCHWOOD RANCH MOVE RIGHT IN! 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REALTOR® © 2000 Coldwell Banker Corporation. Coldwell Banker® is a registered trademark of Coldwell Banker Corporation. An Equal Opportunity Company. Equal Housing Opportunity. Independently Owned and Operated by NRT Incorporated. CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood Thursday, November 16, 2000 Page 19 Rabbi to Recall Lives Professor Julius Lester Named Of Jews After Fall Of Solomon’s Temple Temple’s Scholar-in-Residence PLAINFIELD – Rabbi Joel WESTFIELD – Dr. Julius Lester cept for the Saturday luncheon, for Abraham, spiritual leader of Temple has been selected as the Scholar-in- which there is a $12 per person dona- Sholom in Plainfield, will look at Residence at Temple Emanu-El in tion. Temple Emanu-El is located at Westfield during the weekend of De- 756 East Broad Street. the lives of Jews after the destruc- cember 1 to 3. He will address the For additional information, please tion of Solomon’s temple in “People multi-faceted aspects of black and call Carolyn Shane at the temple at without a Land: Land without a Jewish lives in America today. (908) 232-6770. King.” During the Shabbat service at 8:15 The lecture, concluding a series p.m. on Friday, December 1, Profes- that examines land borders and lead- sor Lester’s theme will be “My Jour- Firefighters Conduct ership in ancient Israel, will be held ney to Judaism.” The topic for the on Sunday, November 19, at 10:30 Saturday service at 10 a.m. is “The Holiday Food Drive a.m. It is free and open to the public Sanctity of Life: African American WESTFIELD – The Westfield and will be preceded by a light and Jewish Attitudes.” Firemen’s Mutual Benevolent Asso- A luncheon, by reservation, will ciation (F.M.B.A.) Local No. 30 is breakfast at 9:30 a.m. be held following the service, at currently conducting its fifth annual Temple Shalom is located at 815 which time Dr. Lester will speak on holiday food drive for needy West Seventh Street, at the corners “Blacks and Jews in American His- Westfield residents. of Seventh Street and Grant Av- tory.” Reservations must be received Non-perishable food items will be enue. For further information, please at the temple by Friday, November accepted at fire headquarters at 405 call (908) 756-6447. 24. North Avenue, West, through 9 p.m. On Sunday, December 3, at 10 on Friday, December 15. African Violet Group a.m., Dr. Lester will speak on “Jew- Donations will be distributed to ish Identity in America Today.” those in need through local churches To Convene Today Dr. Lester is presently a professor and civic organizations in time for WESTFIELD – The Union County in the Judaic and Near Eastern Stud- the Christmas holiday. MORNING FUN…Mother’s Morning Out (MMO) of Westfield, a child care program operated at the First Congrega- Chapter of the African Violet Soci- tional Church of Westfield, recently purchased an octagonal play gym, pictured above, for the program. Families and ety will meet at 1 p.m. today, Thurs- ies Department at the University of During its first food drive in 1996, children of MMO raised money for the gym through a successful candy fundraiser. For information about MMO, please Massachusetts. He has published 31 F.M.B.A. Local No. 30 distributed call Director Barbara Arthur at (908) 232-2084. day, November 16, in the Scotch books, hosted radio and television holiday meals to approximately 85 Plains Public Library, located at 1927 programs and recorded two albums Westfield families. Local No. 30 Bartle Avenue. of original music. donated one turkey to each meal and Scotch Plains Baptist The program will be entitled “Mul- The weekend program is free ex- will do so again this year. Registration Is Underway Sets ‘Worship Live’ tiple-Crown Beauties.” All are in- vited to attend. For Sunday Nights For Late Fall Season at Y SCOTCH PLAINS – The Scotch PUBLIC NOTICE Westfield Questers to Hear SCOTCH PLAINS – The attitude to promote self-esteem in Plains Baptist Church will host a TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS Fanwood-Scotch Plains YMCA, lo- three- to five-year-olds. monthly contemporary praise gath- ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT cated at 1340 Martine Avenue in Girls may participate in Youth ering entitled “Worship Live” on the NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Discussion on Doll Houses Scotch Plains, is currently holding Gymnastics, where they learn the third Sunday night of each month DECEMBER 7, 2000 at 7:00 p.m. in the registration for the Late Fall Session four Olympic events of women’s Municipal Building, 430 Park Avenue, Scotch WESTFIELD – The Colonial tion, please call Vice President and beginning November 19 at 6 p.m. Plains, New Jersey, the Scotch Plains Zon- Westfield Questers will meet on Program Chairwoman Margaret that will begin on Monday, Novem- gymnastics. Kindergym is for kin- “Several members approached our ing Board of Adjustment will hold a public Monday, November 20, at the home Sailer at (908) 232-0421. ber 20. dergarten girls, while the Progres- Church Board about starting a spe- hearing to consider the following appeals: of Theo Dean. Guest speaker Millie A variety of membership plans sive Skills Program helps girls in cial praise gathering,” said Pastor Metricom, Inc. [continued] for the follow- CSH Staff Member allows seniors, adults and children to grades 1 through 12 develop strength ing variances in order to allow the installation Van Leuvan will present a program Gary F. Rothwell. “They wanted the of panel antennas onto an existing entitled “Doll Houses and Accesso- To Take Part participate in programs and classes and coordination in a safe environ- opportunity to sing contemporary Elizabethtown Water Company tank and the ries.” that are designed to build spirit, mind ment. Christian music to a lite-rock sound- installation of an unmanned equipment cabi- The Westfield chapter, an out- In Car Seat Checks and body. The Y’s Swim Program offers wa- ing band.” net at the property located at 585 Jerusa- In addition to a Wellness Center ter orientation for infants from age lem Road (Block No. 4401, Lot No. 13), growth of a YWCA antiques course, MOUNTAINSIDE – Jill Harris, a Besides contemporary music, the Scotch Plains: focuses on antiques and collectibles. certified Child Passenger Safety featuring cardio and strength train- six months to progressive lessons for service will be casual and feature lay Use Variance pursuant to Section 23- Organized in 1967 by Jean Schroth, Technician and staff member at ing machines, adult fitness classes children up to age 14. Each level of leadership sharing their personal faith 3.5c of the Zoning Ordinance whereby tele- it later became affiliated with the Children’s Specialized Hospital in are offered at various times for all this program teaches stroke develop- experiences, leading prayers and pre- communications antennas do not fall under levels, while seniors may participate ment, personal safety, synchronized permitted public utility uses; and International Questers of Philadel- Mountainside, will participate in a senting biblical teachings. Coffee, Use Variance pursuant to Section 23- phia. Child Car Seat Safety Check this in classes and programs designed for swim skills and water sports. dessert and fellowship will also be 3.4A. Para. A Col. 13 of the Zoning Ordi- In addition to hearing guest speak- Saturday and Sunday, November 18 exercise and fun. For information on membership or offered after each service. nance whereby the maximum height allowed ers, members attend related confer- and 19, at Babies R Us on Route 22 Adult Aquatics classes allow par- programs, or to request a schedule of The public is invited to attend. in the R-2 Zone is thirty-five (35) feet; exist- ences and visit museums and histori- in Union. ticipants to improve their fitness level classes, please call the Fanwood- Scotch Plains Baptist is located at ing and proposed height: 115 feet. cal sites. The two-day event will be held while reducing stress on joints. Scotch Plains YMCA at (908) 889- 333 Park Avenue. For more informa- Gaetano and Catiana Celentano for a The Y is offering a Youth Basket- 8880 or visit the Member Service Temporary Operating Permit to allow the The club meets once a month and from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Ms. Harris, tion, please call (908) 322-5487. utilization of a 450-square-foot loft area lo- membership is limited. For informa- who is working in conjunction with ball League for children in kinder- Desk at the facility. cated at the property at 403 Forest Road the Union County Police Depart- garten through third grade and a (Block No. 1502, Lot No. 8), Scotch Plains, ment, will only appear on Saturday. Travel Basketball Team for fourth as workshop/office space. Permission, if Catholic Golden Age and fifth graders. Other youth and granted, is pursuant to Section 23-4.3 of The program is free and open to the the Zoning Ordinance allowing for tempo- To Meet on Sunday public. teen classes will include Tae Kwon Kate O’Connor Is Guest rary permission not to exceed a period of one SCOTCH PLAINS – The Scotch Do, Pee Wee Basketball, Youth Sports (1) year. Plains Chapter of Catholic Golden Local Business Group and Roller Hockey. Melinda Salahi for a Temporary Operat- Age will hold a meeting on Sunday, Cheerleading, open to girls in kin- Of Fanwood Woman’s Club ing Permit to allow the operation of a busi- Plans Nov. 28 Meeting dergarten through fifth grade, teaches ness for computer entry, bookkeeping, etc. November 19, at 1:30 p.m. in at the premises located at 24 Blue Ridge Nelligan Hall at St. Bartholomew FANWOOD — The Fanwood cheering fundamentals, including FANWOOD – The Woman’s Club Douglass College in New Brunswick of Fanwood, a member of the Gen- last June. Circle (Block No. 15803, Lot No. 12) Scotch the Apostle Roman Catholic Church Business and Professional Associa- cheers, jumps, stunts, gymnastics and Plains. Permission, if granted, is pursuant in Scotch Plains. Attendees may en- tion will meet at The Chelsea on pom-pom routines. eral Federation of Women’s Clubs, She and her mother, Mary to Section 23-4.3 of the Zoning Ordinance Parent/Toddler Gymnastics classes welcomed Kate O’Connor of O’Connor, were guests for the club’s allowing for temporary permission not to ter on the Rectory side of the build- South Avenue in Fanwood on Tues- exceed a period of one (1) year. ing. day, November 28, at 6:30 p.m. allow parents to spend 45 minutes Fanwood to its October meeting. Covered Dish Luncheon. During the with their children. The program is Miss O’Connor, now a senior at meeting, Miss O’Connor spoke about Glenn and Theresa Skoog for a Vari- Maisie and Rick Ardis of Ardis The association will discuss the ance to permit the construction of an addi- Travel will give a presentation on the future of the downtown and how it designed for youngsters who are Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School, her learning experiences and the was selected by the club this year to things she enjoyed about the Girls tion to the rear of the premises located at Catholic Golden Age Mediterranean will affect businesses throughout walking through age 3. 1152 Hetfield Avenue (Block No. 8903, Cruise scheduled for September 12- Fanwood. The Progressive Preschool Pro- attend the Girls Career Institute at Career Institute. Lot No. 20), Scotch Plains, contrary to the gram uses gymnastics and a positive following section of the Zoning Ordinance: 25, 2001. “The streetscape project (currently Section 23-3.4A. Paragraph G. Column Other upcoming events include underway) is an important begin- 10 whereby minimum rear-yard setback re- the Catholic Golden Age Annual ning to the redevelopment of the quired is thirty (30) feet; proposed: 19.71 Christmas Party on Sunday, Decem- downtown and the small improve- JCC Plans Program feet [by plan]. ber 10, and a trip to the Hunterdon ments made thus far have had quite Peter and Kelly Yessman for a Variance Hills Playhouse on Tuesday, Decem- an impact,” stated Clayton Pierce, On Sephardic Jews to permit the construction of a front porch at SCOTCH PLAINS – The Jew- the premises located at 2262 Beechwood ber 19. Coordinator for the Fanwood Down- Place (Block No. 3702, Lot No. 2), Scotch Guests are welcome to attend town Revitalization Committee. ish Community Center (JCC) of Plains, contrary to the following section of Sunday’s meeting and refreshments For more information or to re- Central New Jersey will offer a the Zoning Ordinance: will be served. Participants are also spond for the meeting, please call presentation of the History of Section 23-3.4A Paragraph H. Column Sephardic Jews of Central New 7 whereby minimum front-yard setback re- asked to bring donations for the food Ellen Cagnassola at (908) 322-0035 quired is thirty (30) feet; proposed: approxi- pantry. This will be the chapter’s or e-mail her at Jersey on December 17 as part of mately twenty-four (24) feet [by plan]. its Sunday Historical Series. final meeting for the year 2000. [email protected]. Marke Enterprises, Inc., t/a Bowcraft The program will take place at Amusement Park [continued], a non-con- 10:30 a.m. at the Wilf Jewish forming use in the ML-1 Zone, for a Use Community Campus, located at Variance to permit the installation of a water Daytime Programs for Adults 1391 Martine Avenue in Scotch playground, a maintenance building, and re- configured and additional parking at the Plains. property located at 2545 Route 22 West On Tap at County Vo-Tech Dr. Nathan Reiss, a retired pro- (Block No. 4802, Lot No. 9), Scotch Plains. fessor at Rutgers University and Said proposals constitute an expansion of a SCOTCH PLAINS – Day classes Friday, 8 to 10:40 a.m. and 12:10 to Chairman of the Genealogy Com- non-conforming, use, pursuant to Section for the Spring 2001 semester at the mittee of the Jewish Historical 23-3.8 of the Zoning Ordinance, which re- 2:50 p.m. Cosmetology runs from quires the granting of a Use Variance. In Society of Central New Jersey, Union County Vocational-Techni- noon to 6:30 p.m. and Culinary Arts addition, the Applicant is requesting an in- will be the guest speaker. Light terpretation and possible amendment to a cal Schools will commence on Janu- is held from 2 to 7:50 p.m. ary 22. Located at 1776 Raritan refreshments will follow the pro- condition of the Board’s prior approval. Job placement assistance is pro- gram. All interested persons may be present and Road in Scotch Plains, the Vo-Tech be heard. vided to all graduates and financial Registration is required. The will offer a wide variety of pro- The file pertaining to this application is in aid is available to eligible appli- fee is $10 for members, $13 for the Office of the Zoning Board of Adjust- grams that combine hands-on skills SPECIAL GUEST…Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School senior Kate O’Connor ment, 430 Park Avenue, 2nd Floor, Scotch cants. non-members and $8 for students and her mother were guests of the Woman’s Club of Fanwood at its recent with the latest in state-of-the-art For more information about these and senior citizens. Plains, and is available for public inspection technology training. meeting and Covered Dish Luncheon, where the student discussed her experi- during regular office hours. and all Spring 2001 offerings at the For further information, please ences at the Girls Career Institute at Douglass College. Kate was selected by the Linda M. Lies Barbara Kaczmarek, recruiter at Union County Vocational-Technical call Susan Lemerman at (908) club to attend the Institute last June. Pictured, left to right, are: Marguerite Secretary to the Zoning Board of Adjustment the Vo-Tech, pointed out that in addi- Schools, please call the Admissions 889-8800, extension no. 205. Jahnsen, club Chairwoman for the selection of students for Girls Career Institute; Kate, and Barbara Lea Couphos, President of the club. Township of Scotch Plains tion t o the many courses available to Office at (908) 889-2999. 1 T – 11/16/00, The Times Fee: $76.50 high school pupils on a shared-time basis, six daytime programs will be offered to adults in January. These courses include Air Condi- tioning, Heating and Refrigeration; Automotive Technology, Baking, License & Business Permit # 9314 Carpentry/Construction; Cosmetol- ogy; and Culinary Arts. Each program can be completed in In Business Since 1988 one year for those attending full- time or in two years for part-time students. The class times for all classes except Cosmetology and Culinary Arts are Monday through

Ministerium Invites Public to Attend Thanksgiving Service FANWOOD — The Scotch Plains- Pay: $10.00 per hour w/o experience Fanwood Ministerium has invited the entire community to join its mem- $11-$15 per hour with experience bership at the association’s annual ecumenical Thanksgiving Service on Monday, November 20. This year’s service will be held at CASTING THEIR BALLOTS...On November 7, Election Day, Jefferson El- the Fanwood Presbyterian Church, ementary School pupils held an election of their own. They voted for the president and on some issues of importance to them. Polling booths were set up located at Martine and LaGrande with computer terminals and a mock election was conducted. The students Avenues, and will begin at 8 p.m. responded to the following questions: Who is your choice for President? Do you The service will feature choirs and think there should be a law that would require children to wear a helmet when clergy from various houses of wor- riding a scooter? What type of community service project would you like the ship in the Scotch Plains-Fanwood Jefferson School Student Council to pursue? What grade are you in? What area. gender are you? Detailed results of the election will appear in next week’s issue. CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK Page 20 Thursday, November 16, 2000 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION New Mid-Day Musicales Season Will Commence Nov. 29 Arts & Entertainment WESTFIELD — The First Congre- to heighten the American public’s gational Church of Westfield, 125 Elmer awareness of danger to the South Street, announced the be- American rain forests and their cultures by perform- ginning of their 16th sea- ™ son of Mid-Day Musicales ing music native to rain POPCORN with a concert at noon on forest regions. Ms. Levin Third Annual Taste of Westfield Wednesday, November 29. has degrees from Sarah This free, half-hour pro- Lawrence College and the Charlie’s Angels gram will feature flutist Manhattan School of Mu- Benefited ‘First Night’ Plans Sharon Levin and guitarist sic. Get Their Halos Tarnished Tiberio Nascimento in a Mr. Nascimento, a na- WESTFIELD – Local restaurants Pizza provided pies for “Kids Night program of Chorinos from tive of Sao Paulo, Brazil, joined at Temple Emanu-El in Out,” held at the Westfield Y. By Michael S. Goldberger Brazil. made his Carnegie Hall Westfield on Sunday, October 29 Somd of the dishes offered in- One Popcorn, Poor • Two Popcorns, Fair • Three Popcorns, Good • Four Popcorns, Excellent Chorinos mix virtuosic recital debut in 1985, and for the third annual Taste of cluded chicken sauteed with arti- he has performed widely Westfield, to help raise funds for choke and potato, chicken marsala, European-style music for 1 & 1/2 popcorns most basic elements the appeal of mo- the flute with Afro-Brazil- in the U.S., Canada, Ja- the town’s fifth annual First Night California roll and tuna roll, pump- tion pictures that are completely besides ian syncopation. Written pan, and Europe. He is Westfield, a celebration of arts held kin soup, beef chow fun, General For a brief moment whilst viewing Sharon Levin Charlie’s Angels, the splashy big screen the point. And it didn’t have anything to primarily around the turn an authority on the guitar on New Year’s Eve. Tao chicken, filet of beef on me- do with the sex appeal exuded by Drew of the century, they have music on Villa-Lobos, and Entertainment was offered dallions of toast, veal in red wine version of the 1970s TV hit, I thought I had captured the essence of schlock Barrymore, Cameron Diaz or Lucy Liu, never lost their popular- has published articles in throughout the evening by accor- sauce topped with fried shredded the fair beauties who play the title char- respected publications, in- leaks, finger sandwiches, gourmet Moviedom. Discovered the true pith of ity. dionist and pianist Carolyn Klinger- films that don’t matter. Broke down to its acters. Ms. Levin and Mr. cluding Guitar Interna- Kueter and harpist Tom Lyman. cheeses and crackers, fresh moz- In that scant second of epiphany, it all Nascimento have per- tional. Decorations were donated by zarella, and sundried tomato seemed so clear. ‘Hey, y’know,’ I mused formed this music to- A talented composer and ShopRite of Clark, Parker Green- crostini and homemade chocolates, Local Musicians to myself in my best meat ‘n’ potatoes gether in venues rang- arranger, his compositions houses of Scotch Plains, Tom the cookies and cakes for dessert. inner voice, ‘maybe the great unwashed ing from Carnegie Hall include works for solo Green Grocer, Williams Nursery of Wine was provided by the Gar- Prepare Concert know what they’re doing after all when to Kennedy Airport and guitar and his Brazilian jazz Westfield, Amberg Perennial Farm den State Wine Club, soft drinks by they plunk down their hard-earned have received rave re- trio TRILOGIA, with which & Garden, King’s Supermarket of Pepsi and gourmet coffee by Ahrre. In Plainfield Church scheckels and make a profoundly inept views for this lively, chal- he has recorded two CDs. Garwood and the Rake & Hoe Participating restaurants and ven- film the top grossing, box office hit of the lenging music. He more recently has fin- Garden Club of Westfield. dors included A.J.’s Specialty Foods, WESTFIELD – A program of clas- week. sical music will include several local You see, they’re not really buying into Ms. Levin has per- ished recording a solo CD. Door prizes were donated by Clyne & Murphy, Brummers, My this junk. But rather, it all ties in with our formed as a soloist in Following these con- Karen Sadick of Chelsea Enter- Town Bakery, Jade Garden, Jade artists at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, throwaway society and the false percep- France, Switzerland, Ger- certs, a soup and sand- prises. Isle, Classic Thyme, Cosimos, 1430 Park Avenue, Plainfield on tion of wealth and extravagance that many, Israel, Brazil, Ec- Tiberio Nascimento wich luncheon will be Raffle prizes of all sorts were Ferraros, Chez Catherine, Novita, Sunday, November 26, at 4 p.m. comes with spending money on com- uador, Costa Rica, and available in the church so- donated by Acquaviva, Anthology, Duke’s Deli, Vicki’s Diner, Elm With the theme, “Music That Will pletely superfluous diversions. Yeah, the United States. She has cial hall for $4.50. BG Fields, Bunches, Buono Pizza, Street Café, Baja Grill, Antonio Live Forever – No. 3,” the program that’s it. It makes you feel above it all to appeared on national television and These concerts are made possible in Big Sky Bread Company, The Brick Mozzarella Factory, Inc., Cubex, will feature the Westfield Concerto/ waste your precious little resources on radio in Brazil, Costa Rica, and Ecua- part by the New Jersey State Council Oven, CBL Fine Art, Drug Fair, Panera Bread, Trader Joe’s and Solo Chamber Orchestra led by something that is almost entirely worth- dor, and on New York’s WQXR radio. on the Arts, Department of State, Edwards, Galata’s Restaurant, Kotubuki. Stephen Wolosonovich, violin mae- less.’ She has performed as a soloist with through a grant administered by the Irma’s Hallmark, Jolley Trolley, Temple Emanu-El was graciously stro and teacher in Westfield. Then my other voice, the one that orchestras in Ecuador and Brazil, and Union County Division of Cultural and Mother & Baby, The Papery, Peri- donated for the event. The orchestra will perform ex- pays the rent, issued a wake-up call: ‘Get has recorded a flute and guitar CD of Heritage Affairs. winkles and Salon Salon. Drug Fair cerpts from violin concertos by Max real you pompous elitist. That’s just your Ecuadorian music called “Reir Llorando.” For further information, please call and CVS provided all of the paper Bruch and Tchaikovsky and the pi- pseudo humanitarian alter ego working An avid conservationist, she works the church office at (908) 233-2494. products for the event. Dominos ano concerto in D minor by Bach. overtime. Director McG’s jury-rigged, Music Corner Soloists in the violin concertos are overactive, cheesecake cacophony is, Danny Hedinger and Helen Ahn, albeit italicized and pronounced with a CONTINUED FROM PAGE 22 French accent, strictly garbage. And be- with Wayne Smith soloist in the lieve it or not, these folks like this stuff. Fanwood Arts Committee to Host well to David Wroe, whose precise piano concerto. passionate and sensitive interpreta- You will beat your head against the wall Other artists on the program in- trying to figure them out. Skip the role of tive skills where provided through clude Cassandra Lambros, violinist, egalitarian apologist and just tell it like it ‘Visual Poems: A Painted Journey’ Today this piece, a perfect forum to excel. from Warren and pianist Henry is.’ One only needs to attend a con- Namkung of Murray Hill. With that splash of cold water in this cert where Maestro Wroe is con- Mr. Smith of Westfield, who has a humble auditor’s face, here goes. FANWOOD – The Fanwood Cul- Garden State Parkway, on to Paris galleries, including Marymount ducting in order to experience the background in both classical and Though assembled as a modern up- tural Arts Committee has an- and Spain, back to Newark’s Ca- Manhattan College, New York Uni- electricity which he impresses upon jazz music, will be the featured solo- date of the original, replete with three nounced that the opening event of thedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart versity, and Fairleigh Dickinson his audience. ist in the Bach piano concerto. He lovely ladies, a world full of bad guys its 2000-2001 season will be held and, finally, to the present public University. Her paintings are in- Switching gears, Guest soloist Paul performs music combing both clas- that need a hurting, and John Forsythe on today, November 16, at 8 p.m. art murals. cluded in the collections of New Edmund-Davies and the orchestra sical and jazz. A former accompanist reprising his role as Charlie’s voice, in the Patricia M. Kuran Cultural Ms. Mijares has been selected to Jersey Senator John Lynch, the offered a beautiful and solid inter- for Mr. Wolosonovich, Mr. Smith has Charlie’s Angels is neither cleverly campy Arts Center on Watson Road. A create street level murals for Union Archbishop of Newark Theodore pretation of Mozart’s Concerto for performed over 400 concerts with nor respectfully true to the source mate- presentation by Plainfield artist City’s future Bergenline Avenue McCarrick, the Museo Municipal Flute and Orchestra. Mr. Wolosonovich in public schools. rial. Maria Mijares is slated. Plaza in the NJ Transit Hudson- de Bellas Artes in Santander, Spain, Edmund-Davies has an illustri- Those expecting a witty, parodying A special item on the program will homage to both the subject matter and Ms. Mijares, whose contempo- Bergen Light Rail System. and in the estate collections of ous as both an orchestral musician be the violin duo entitled, “Desire,” rary realist paintings have been Among other honors and New York Cardinal John O’Connor and soloist. He was appointed Prin- the era from whence it emanates, similar composed by 16-year-old Oliver Eng. to what The Brady Bunch Movie (1995) internationally acclaimed, will awards, she has received two Paint- and Rick Danko of “The Band.” cipal flute of the London Symphony A violin duo of Mr. Wolosonovich present “Visual Poems, A Painted ing Fellowships from the New “A Painted Journey” is a visual was able to accomplish, will be disap- Orchestra in 1987 and has appeared and David Louie of Westfield will pointed. Journey.” This visual autobiogra- Jersey State Council on the Arts, a celebration with accompanying as guest soloist with the Academy also be included in the evening. Instead, the filmmaker has taken the phy is a painted “travelogue” of Union County Cultural & Heritage words and music that provide an of St. Martin in the Fields. Edmund- They will perform “Five Rustic basic frame of the old series and gone off the artist’s 25-year trajectory, of- Painting Grant, two HEART Grants expansive, yet personal perspec- Davies also serves as a Professor of Dances,” a composition by Walter in his own feature-length, rock-video fering a look into the scenes and from the Union County Board of tive on the art life. The public is Flute at the Guildhall School of Legaviec of Mountainside. direction. The formulaic screenplay by sounds that have inspired her Chosen Freeholders, and a Rutgers invited to attend. Admission is free. Music and has edited several books Members of the orchestra, in addi- Ryan Rowe, Ed Solomon and John Au- work. Printmaking Grant. For more information, please of music. tion to the aforementioned instru- gust offers textbook proof that too many The program will take viewers She has exhibited across the call the Committee Director at (908) The Mozart performance was solid mentalists, include Jean and Henry cooks do indeed spoil the broth. But that from the artist’s home, up the country in museum and university 889-7223. and the switch in genre styles was Namkung (violin); Christina Yang seems to work out for McG. handled believably by the orches- (viola); Leo Wang (cello) and Dan Not hampered by a good story that tra. Acoustically, the solo flute came might restrict its inane movements, Jaeger (bass). Charlie’s Angels shuns anything approxi- across warmly and clearly in the Admission is $5. church. First and third movements mating an interesting plot. And unfet- of the somewhat demanding and tered by any directorial structure, the God’s Country At movie is free to burst out in endless regimented style saw some sparse displays of kung-fu fighting. Diaz, Liu playing the upper violin sections. and Barrymore issue more karate kicks Cello and bass sections on the WHS to Explore than Bruce Lee deployed in his whole other hand, produced a full sound, career. both in tone and volume. Solo flute Motivation Behind It all starts out when the nerd (Sam produced beautiful and accurate Rockwell) who runs a giant software tone. The one and a half hours firm gets in trouble. No, no one’s trying before the first intermission were Hate Groups to divest him of his monopoly and absolute musical excellence. This WESTFIELD The Westfield High thereby save the capitalist system. These – bad guys are much more forthcoming in was extra time well spent with the School Drama Department will present orchestra — especially since the their ambitions. They merely kidnap the God’s Country by Steven Dietz on billionaire and threaten to kill him if his orchestra performs but a mere six Thursday, November 16, at 3:30 p.m. times per season. company doesn’t give up a new voice and Friday and Saturday, November 17 recognition technology. Presumably, The finale, the formidable and 18, at 8 p.m. in the Westfield High Beethoven 6 was handled with even they’re from a competing firm. Very School auditorium located at 550 Dorian presumably. more finesse. To start, vigorous and Road in Westfield. But in any case, it only figures that the appropriate tempos are always a This production has a cast of 36 programming bigwig’s loyal underlings hallmark of Wroe. String Bass sound students with a stage crew of 15. would contract the Charles Townsend and volume was particularly excel- God’s Country is a docudrama based Agency to retrieve the little egghead. lent. Bass could be felt in the seats on the murder of Colorado radio talk Thus our angels get the opportunity to of the balcony of the church. How show host Alan Berg who was mur- do some fancy footwork and, well, exciting. dered in 1985 because he was consid- generally strut their stuff. Vincent Carano, your section is ered to be “too liberal and too Jewish.” They are Barbie dolls come to life, excellent. The play is structured around the actual garnished with ready-made little person- The sounds of nature, prevalent alities of the sort that are ascribed to rock transcripts from the court trial of mem- stars in teen magazines: i.e.— one’s throughout the work but particu- bers of The Order, a white suprema- larly felt in the second movement witty, one’s bashful, and gosh, one is cists group accused of Berg’s murder. having an awful hard time meeting her were totally believable. Gracefully Interspersed throughout the court flute work from Principal Sato Prince Charming. And ah, so beautiful trial are scenes showing how racist and are they. But alas, they have human Moughalian was charming. Oboe bigoted groups organize and carry out foibles...just like ours. Their cutesy iden- and clarinet dialogue was well per- their missions of hate. The play ques- tities established, they are then adorned formed as well. tions why people join these groups in a myriad of colorful outfits to match The vigorous 6/8 melody of the and how they learn to hate. Dietz whatever mode of action their scintillat- third movement was compelling. provides some answers to this ques- ing lives take them to. If you like your Wroe wreaked his storm section in tion. vicarious thrills clothed in absolutely no decent form. But the deliberate The ensemble production has 36 pretense, this is your stop. holding back his brass was unnec- actors under the direction of Joseph But be aware that the fashion show Tarantella's Restaurant in essary. They, and the timpani, may Nierle, Drama Teacher and Director. soon grows as tiring as the repetitious “Let Chef Michael Cook for You!” have overpowered the strings, but Music and slide projections are also kick-fest. Knowing that in reality the so what. Misses Barrymore, Diaz and Liu are Clark creates Italian used to enhance the message of the merely posing for the camera while All orders are prepared with It’s a storm. I think that the audi- play. ence could have taken it —as well computer simulation does all the work fresh ingredients dishes that are just the The rehearsal sessions have included somehow takes the fun out of it all. as the foundation of the church — discussions and research helmed by which was no doubt built by just as Attempts at adding a tongue-in-cheek, way your mother would English teacher Kim Gosen-Fowler. 007 tone to the derring-do make the We prepare large orders for hearty Scottish stock. She has provided the students with a humor angle equally disappointing. While large eaters and small orders The fourth movement opens with real look into how hate groups func- the visuals and the action portions of the cook them –with old world main themes carried by the French tion and has stirred major discussions film are no doubt aimed at the MTV set, for small eaters. horn section. Excellent solo work among the cast members and crews. the paltry stabs at comedy are far less style, fresh, with the finest from 1st horn, while 2nd horn not Tickets are $6 and will be available certain of their target. The bawdy double Daily Specials pushing phrases totally through at at the door the days of the perfor- entendres and puns that are trotted out herbs and ingredients and times. Somewhat distracting. Some mance. are uncomfortably out of place. Children’s Menu Available musical sections also contained up- Reminiscent of the naughty postcards robust with authentic Ital- per string intonation infelicities. your Uncle Moe used to mail from Take-Out Orders Available Cello section and bassoon excelled GL Hilltop Players Florida, the would-be jokes seem like ian flavor. And there's of- however on musical interpretation comic rejects bought job lot from a Let Us Cater Your Next Function of this final movement. Overall, a Plan Fall Production bankrupt Vaudeville troupe. And, as if memorable performance of The Mouse That Roared the failed funniness were infectious, Bill ten a line at the door or a Beethoven’s Nature Symphony. Murray as Charlie’s middle management Guest concertgoer Benedikt Fohr MOUNTAINSIDE – The Gover- go-between puts in a rare mediocre list of reservations to performance. Slightly more successful in of Camerata Salzburg in Austria, nor Livingston (GL) Hilltop Player’s a satirical role is Crispin Glover as the the touring ensemble who has been fall production, The Mouse That Thin Man, a silently evil cuss who just prove the restaurant's currently hosting Joshua Bell in Roared, will come to Davis Hall at might be a refugee from Cabaret. Full Bar several metropolitan recent New Governor Livingston High School on It’s a pity. Resurrecting the old TV popularity. York City engagements was in at- Friday and Saturday, November 17 show and transposing it to reflect con- tendance commented on the “ex- and 18, at 8 p.m. temporary sensibilities offered untold --Michelle H. LePoidevin cellent interpretation and presenta- In this comedy by Christopher Sergel, opportunities for sociological wit. If it tion” of Wroe’s Beethoven 6. the Duchess Gloriana, sovereign of a weren’t so hell-bent on breaking practi- The Westfield Leader How great are the musical arts in microscopic country in the Alps, de- cally all the rules of proper filmmaking, Westfield? Let us count the ways: 1.) clares war on the United States over an Charlie’s Angels might have been good musical passion 2.) musical excel- imitation wine that has caused them devilish fun. 1199 Raritan Rd, Clark lence 3.) a director extraordinare 4.) bankruptcy. The fate of the world * * * * * Corner of Central Avenue dedicated and serious supporters. ironically ends up in the hands of Charlie’s Angels, rated PG-13, is a The Westfield Symphony Orches- Grand Fenwick, a mouse of a country. Columbia Pictures release directed by tra could easily give the New Jersey Admission is $5 or $3 for senior McG and stars Cameron Diaz, Drew 732-396-3700 Symphony Orchestra a run for their citizens. For advanced ticket sales, Barrymore and Lucy Liu. Running time: Visit us on the web www.tarantellas.com money on any given day. please call (908) 464-9038. 92 minutes. CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood Thursday, November 16, 2000 Page 21 Take the Stage Arts & Entertainment WITH KERRIANNE SPELLMAN CORT UCC Theater Project Blossoms Holiday Happenings In What I Did Last Summer Tree, Wreath Sale to Raise Funds, By KERRIANNE SPELLMAN CORT able. One of the hardest feats for an Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times actor is to make an annoying charac- CRANFORD -- I have had the ter lovable, and Ms. Alford does so Spread Spirit at Oratory School pleasure of attending productions of with ease. This is great work. Chansonettes Catch Crafters to Spread The Theater Project at Union County Corinne Colon (isn’t that a perfect SUMMIT – To benefit their activi- The greenery may be picked up in College (UCC) in the past and have name for an actress?) is terrific in the That Holiday Feeling ties fund, students from Oratory Pre- front of Oratory’s Newman Hall, 14 Yuletide Cheer been impressed with the company’s role of Bonnie, the young lady with paratory School in Summit are pres- Bedford Road, directly off Morris choice of material and level of pro- whom Charlie is smitten. Like Mr. WESTFIELD – The ently conducting their major Avenue, on Thursday, December 7, At Nov. 20 Festival fessionalism. The current offering Discher, Ms. Colon convincingly Chansonettes of Westfield are re- fundraising event of the year. from 2 to 6 p.m. or on Saturday, from The Theater Project is A. R. portrays an adolescent and captures hearsing for their holiday pro- The annual tree sale will include December 9, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. SCOTCH PLAINS – All Saints’ Gurney’s delightful coming-of-age all the wide-eyed innocence of youth. Frazer fir Christmas trees, averaging Mr. Crum stated that the proceeds Episcopal Church, 559 Park Avenue, gram which will feature songs from this sale are used to defray the play, What I Did Last Summer, and, Afraid to stay out too late and anger such as “Canon of the Bells,” “Oh, in height from 6-9 ft., and priced Scotch Plains will hold its annual once again, Director Mark Spina has her father, but still wanting to go the from $44 to $66. Double face balsam cost of student activities such as the Yuletide Festival on Saturday, No- Holy Night,” “Rock of Ages,” and wreaths are sold in four sizes, from prom and semi-formal. They also vember 20, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. created another thought-provoking amusement park and hang out with “Christmas Wish.” and thoroughly enjoyable evening the boys, Ms. Colon is a lovely 12 inches to 24 inches, and cost help to fund Spirit Month activities The festival will feature local deal- of theatre. Bonnie. Again, the key here is hon- The tour for this holiday season between $8-$18. Pine roping is avail- and a Student Council gift to the ers of antiques, holiday crafts and Playwright A. R. Gurney has writ- est, simple work, and Ms. Colon is will start on December 4 at Our able at $1.50 per yard. school. decorations. ten some wonderful plays, includ- enchanting. Lady of Lourdes, December 6 at Orders will be taken by Oratory In addition to residential custom- “Our festival attracts people from ing the extremely successful Love Oscar Castillo is marvelous in the Sunrise Assisted Living in students or can be placed with Walter ers, local merchants may wish to all over the local area, many of who Letters and the more recent comedy role of Ted, the local boy who is at Westfield, December 11 at Crum, tree sale coordinator, by call- support this fundraiser by purchas- have been attending for a number of hit, Sylvia. odds with Charlie over Bonnie’s Runnells Hospital, December 12 ing (908) 273-1084, Extension No. ing trees, wreaths or roping to deco- years,” revealed Joe Britt, Festival Another play of Mr. Gurney’s, The affections. Insecure and vulnerable, at Villa Maria, December 13 at 25. A deposit equal to half the total rate their places of business for the Chairperson. Golden Fleece, was recently pro- Ted doesn’t seem to fit in, he’s a Arbor Glen and December 18 at amount of purchase is required. holiday season. The All Saints’ Crafters will show duced by The Theater Project, and I “Canuck” and hides his emotions the Chelsea of Fanwood. their line of handmade crafts and applaud the decision of Director Mr. with unabashed bravado. I had the The Chansonettes, a group of holiday decorations, which take a Spina to continue to introduce di- pleasure of seeing Mr. Castillo per- women who enjoy singing, are Gifts of Nature To be Vended full year to produce. A country verse and interesting pieces of work form in two musicals recently, and, under the direction of Jean Schork, kitchen will offer lunches and re- to Union County. clearly he is capable of doing it all. accompanied by Mary Ellen Freda. freshments to shoppers as they ad- What I Did Last Summer has an This is a fine actor with a wonderful The ensemble sings four-part har- At Trailside’s Holiday Boutique mire antiques and consider their innocent enough title, and, at first career ahead of him. mony and the music program purchases. glance, appears to be a sweet story And last, but not at all least, is MOUNTAINSIDE – Trailside boutique will offer visitors an oppor- Free parking is available across ranges from pop tunes to classi- Nature & Science Center will host its tunity to purchase quality hand- about one 14-year-old boy’s sum- Nancy Heins-Glaser. Ms. Heins- cal music. the street, next to the United States mer vacation. Set in the summer of Glaser plays Anna, “The Pig Woman.” Holiday Nature Boutique on Sun- crafted holiday gifts made from natu- Post Office. For more information, To join the Chansonettes, please day, December 3, from 11 a.m. to 4 ral materials. please call (908) 322-8047. 1945 during the last days of World This is remarkably clear and effec- call Ginny Bucci at (908) 232- War II, young Charlie awaits the tive work. Ms. Heins-Glaser has a p.m. Sponsored by the Union County Framed pressed flowers, country return of his father from the Pacific. haunting quality, the underlying pain 1750 or Jackie Costello at (908) Board of Chosen Freeholders, the decor, homemade jams, jellies and Vacationing with his mother and of the character is subtly evident 789-5819. relishes, roothead dolls, herbal soaps, sister on Lake Erie at a Canadian beneath the knowledgeable exte- Westfield Weavers Guild fresh green arrangements, leaded Nike Ad seaside resort, Charlie struggles with glass, honey, beeswax candles and a rior. To Present Holiday Boutique CONTINUED FROM PAGE 22 obvious adolescent issues; girls, sum- A woman chastised and hurt by variety of jewelry will be available mer jobs, rivalry between local boys. her community, Anna is a troubling WESTFIELD – The Westfield for sale. stereotype, that disabled people are That is, until he meets Anna Trumbull, character, not always likable, but Weavers Guild will hold its 14th Shoppers will also find nature nothing more than “drooling, mis- or “The Pig Woman,” as she is called always captivating. Her story is as Exit 13 Annual Holiday Boutique on Friday, photography, authentic Native shapen ... husk” of their former by the provincial residents and vaca- November 17, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. American carvings and dream catch- selves. In fact, most disabled people important to the plot as is Charlie’s, CONTINUED FROM PAGE 22 tioners in town. “The Pig Woman” is and together with Joe Discher, Ms. and Saturday, November 18, from ers, pottery, delicious gift baskets, are equally as productive as able- feared and looked down upon be- Heins-Glaser has some of the best simplicity. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 715 Dorian Road unique natural wreaths, angels, hand- bodied people. Just because cause she is different. moments in the play. This is a fabu- in Westfield. painted lampshades, bird houses, someone’s legs or other extremities A woman with Indian blood who lous performance. Adobe and Maguey- by Hugh The sale will include holiday items, feeders, ornaments, toys and stock- don’t work quite the same as every- is an adulterer that makes her own Again, accolades to Mr. Spina for Fox plus rugs, table linens and apparel, ing stuffers. one else’s, doesn’t mean their minds wine, parents fear the effect that his direction, for his vision, and for woven by Guild members. A special gift wrap station will be function at a substandard level. Anna may have on their children, assembling this proficient and pro- Sun still up, a day that Guest artists Frances Mackey (pot- added this year where visitors may It didn’t take long for Nike to filling their heads with ideas about fessional cast. lasts a century, ter) and Kirk Klenk (wood worker) have their purchases wrapped for a react, pulling the ad from future art and painting and foolish things The Theater Project is proving to an almost full moon will also display and vend items. small fee. A choice of hand-deco- use, but not before millions of like that. be a ground-breaking company and at 45 degrees in the Northeast, For more information, please call rated gift bags will come complete people were incensed by Of course, Anna is an intelligent I look forward to seeing more of (908) 654-1540. with colorful tissue paper, festive someone’s oversight. evening Andean Nike management offered this woman with a huge heart whose their work in the future. chill, Ecuadorians playing The Westfield Weavers Guild was raffia bows or gift tags. only true wish is to be a wonderful What I Did Last Summer will con- formed in 1947. The group’s 25 All proceeds from the gift-wrap statement to the public, apolo- huinos in the background, station will fund new displays for gizing for the offensive material: teacher. When Charlie stumbles into tinue its run at UCC through Novem- the smell of eternal beans members meet monthly to study the art of weaving and related skills. The Trailside’s reptile room. “We offer a sincere apology to her world, he begins to see that the ber 19. Thursday, Friday, and Satur- and tortillas, afraid to universe is a fascinating place where day performances begin at 8 p.m., purpose of the guild is to establish Admission is free. Refreshments those people, their family and stop, I do, to write these an environment where there is a will be available. friends. Clearly, disabilities of people grow their own vegetables with a special matinee on Sunday at lines, and the hungry ghosts and artistic expression is not only free exchange of weaving informa- Trailside Nature & Science Center, any form are no laughing matter 3 p.m. Do not miss it! crowd in around me. accepted, but encouraged. tion and mutual encouragement to 452 New Providence Road in and that paragraph should not The production of What I Did Last improve skills and knowledge of Mountainside, is a facility of the have been included in the ad. Summer at UCC is a delight from Helen Frank The work of Mr. Plante is also weaving. Union County Department of Parks We are immediately pulling this featured in issue number nine start to finish with sincere, touching Guests are welcome to attend and Recreation. For more informa- offensive ad from future publi- performances and expert direction. Celebrated of Exit 13 in the touching, “Care meetings. tion, please call (908) 789-3670. cation. World War II looms ominously in the to Dance?” “The intent of the print ad for background as the characters step the Air Dri-Goat trail running forward to tell their story. At Juxtapose Care to Dance? By Tom shoe was to communicate the In the central role of Charlie, Joe Plante benefits of using the right equip- Discher is phenomenal. Twenty- ment to prevent injuries. We cer- something Discher has the difficult WESTFIELD – Proprietor Geri I walk in the dark task of going back in time and Gildea announced that Juxtapose tainly did not mean to offend, or practicing for the day make light of any form of disabil- convincingly playing a 14-year-old Gallery is proud to present the First when I’m not able to see. boy. Roles written like this can be Helen Frank Festival. ity.” Funny how we remember How, in the year 2000, do we very tricky, the easiest way to pre- She also revealed that Ms. Frank, where we put our feet who is well-known to many Westfield still let slide insults hurled at the tend that you are 14 is to “act” like just the other day disabled community? We’ve al- you are 14, but this lights on or sun shining can come across in ready learned that insults based how we step so sure on any other characteristic are a a caricature-like even before we fall. fashion. no-no, but yet we still see people In the dark I dance a bit slower However, Mr. with disabilities as something to Discher simply be- reach for your hand poke fun at. comes a 14-year-old with a smooth approach Wieden & Kennedy released a boy, complete with wondering if I’ll knock over statement reading: “We have teenage angst, a lamp or hit the wall stepped over the line with this hopes and dreams. on the way to our next waltz. advertisement and there is no ex- Sweetly, honestly cuse for it. We have hurt a group of and very convinc- Mr. Plante is busy at work people for whom we have enor- ingly, Mr. Discher preparing the next issue of Exit mous admiration. These are men simply is Charlie. His 13 and interested writers may and women who demonstrate more work reminds you submit their work. Please in- courage in a single day than most of the endearingly clude a self addressed, stamped of us will in our lifetime; who simple performance THEY’RE ALL H.E.A.R.T….Dr. Theodore K. Scholsberg, Founder and accomplish more, inspire more, envelope if you would like your Executive Director of New Jersey Workshop for the Arts (NJWA) accept- of Tom Hanks in the material returned. Please send and have far more reasons to be movie, Big. Like Mr. ing a $5,000 HEART Grant from the Union County Board of Chosen submissions to: Exit 13 Publica- Freeholders for establishing the Plainfield Summer Music Workshop, an proud. For myself personally and Hanks, Joe Discher recognizes the for this advertising agency, I deeply collectors, is the subject of a seven- tions, P.O. Box 423, Fanwood, outreach program of NJWA. Pictured, left to right, are: Freeholder Mary power in simplicity and truth. This is 07023. apologize. I only wish there were a wonderful performance. page article in a new national maga- P. Ruotolo, Liaison to the Cultural Copies of Exit 13 are available and Heritage Programs Advisory a way to run the clock backwards.” Theater Project veteran, Daaimah zine called, Becoming Family. Unfortunately for Wieden & According to Ms. Gildea, the maga- at the same address for $6.50. Board, Alexander J. Menza, mem- Talley, is lovely in the role of Grace, It would make a great stock- ber, New Jersey State Council on Kennedy, along with all those need- Charlie’s mom. Ms. Talley is a fine zine, which is now available at local lessly offended by this ad, there is no bookstores, is dedicated to the idea ing stuffer! the Arts, Dr. Scholsberg and Susan actress who understands this role on P. Coen, Director of the Division La Crema Gelatoway to “run & the clockCaffé backwards.” every level; a woman worried about that family is a continuing creative of Cultural and Heritage Affairs. Until the day comes when people her husband’s safety, trying desper- experience. She noted that Juxta- won’t find disability of any kind a ately to hold the family together and pose has always believed that Helen laughing matter, there will still be all the while, struggling with her Frank’s etching’s, which reflect her Consider Yourself An Artist? The Place Towork Go to be done.For own hypocrisies. Some of Ms. Talley’s own experience, are appealing for speeches were a bit long-winded, that reason. Tell Us About It So We Can Tell Others! Fresh, Homemade Gelato and but this could be in the writing, and “Her work is so prolific,” explained [email protected] picking up the pace a bit would Ms. Gildea in a written statement, Perfectly Brewed Espresso solve this problem. All in all, this is “that we can usually suggest an etch- an admirable performance. ing for everyone’s specific family event. Lisa Alford is whiny and wonder- Ms. Gildea invites the public to ful in the role of Elsie, Charlie’s big view Juxtapose’s current window LIVE MUSIC ON THURSDAYS, 8-9pm sister who is unhappy, self-absorbed and permanent gallery wall of Ms. and bored. Ms. Alford has some Frank’s work. The exhibition will be Juxtapose Gallery presents terrific moments in the play, making on display at 58 Elm Street through the character sympathetic and lik- Thanksgiving. TRY OUR NEW: • GRANDPA’S OLD-STYLE ITALIAN SOUPS (1 bowl of soup + 1 Hot Cheese & Prosciutto Panino) • HOT CHOCOLATE Featuring new (So Creamy and Sinful We Do Not Dare To Sell it On Sundays) works by our “favorite”... DO NOT MISS OUR: Helen Frank • GELATO CAKE WINTER SALE ... on display (20% off 10” cake • 10% off 8” cake) now thru Thanksgiving ORDER YOUR THANKSGIVING & CHRISTMAS CAKES NOW!! 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Pen and Ink Arts & Entertainment By MICHELLE H. LePOIDEVIN

Toss Out Those Rose-Colored Glasses: Exit 13 Poetry Annual David Palladino’s We’re Black & White Until 2001 Music Corner When Ms. Mugavero entered the graphic design studio every Is Pride of Fanwood, Wednesday evening at Moravian, rest assured she would be draped A Review of Local Concerts in black from her cropped hair to her leather boots. We never saw the woman in color. It got to the point that we would turn to each other and quip, “Whatever she’s wearing, you know it’ll be black.” Publisher Tom Plante Audience Happily Gives In One day, she overheard us and we were treated to a lecture about A poem by Adele Kenny, a how black is indeed a color – with so many gradations and By KERRIANNE SPELLMAN CORT Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Fanwood resident and author, is To the ‘Dream’ With WSO possibilities. included in this current issue, as FANWOOD -- I recently men- None of us were well as the work By DAVID PALLADINO tioned in an article that I had written of late poet/novel- example that serious concert music for The Westfield Leader and The Specially Written for The Westfield Leader convinced, for if ist, Charles and The Times written today can be done tastefully. the woman ever Times of Scotch Plains-Fanwood that Bukowski. In fact, now in the post-modern era, I was excited by the amount of WESTFIELD — The we see much more of a return to showed up to Mr. Plante first Westfield Symphony Or- interesting, creative professionals published Exit 13 beauty and tonality in contemporary teach the class in that live and work in our commu- chestra (WSO) under the composition. in 1988, shortly af- direction of Maestro David a red blazer, nity. I’ve been a Fanwood resident ter he and his wife The 19-minute long work describes for nearly two years now, and I am Wroe once again proved a “waif-like girl in the slums of Moravian would moved to themselves the paragon of slowly getting to know my fascinat- Fanwood. The an- Copenhagen being turned, at least have to close ing neighbors. I am continually in- excellence this past week- for one night, into a fairy princess down for the nual has been pub- end at The Presbyterian spired by the talent and ingenuity of lished here in through her imagination.” Written the people in our community. Church in Westfield. along obvious impressionistic lines, day. Fanwood ever Repertoire included the Six years later, I am still pro-color and somewhat of an Tom Plante is a Fanwood resident since. the work takes the listener through who lives here with his wife, Patricia. Pulcinella Suite of Igor various stages of Moonchild’s expe- extremist about it. Just ask our printer who, due to their quest Named after an Stravinsky, Thomas Koppel’s Mr. Plante is a member of the exit on the New rience: the “harshness of her reality” to improve color and obtain a new machine, informed us last Fanwood Cultural Arts Committee Moonchild’s Dream, and the “magic and fantasy of her Jersey Turnpike, Mozart’s Concerto for Flute week that The Westfield Leader and The Times of Scotch Plains- and he is also the editor and pub- the magazine also transcendence.” lisher of an independent journal of and Orchestra k.313 with A distinct highlight of the evening, Fanwood would be black and white until 2001. features photo- guest flutist Paul Edmund- poetry, entitled Exit 13. graphs of various “Exit 13” signs the piece opens with a crash from As the Arts & Entertainment Editor, the news came as a bit of This annual magazine showcases Davies, and finally the Beethoven the timpani. The ensuing progres- a shocker. Since our first page usually appears in brilliant, vivid from all around the world. Mr. Plante 6th Symphony “Pastoral.” the talent of poets who live in stated that he has received photos sive chords take us towards her various locations, including talent The style, flair and musicality of transcendence. There is plenty of shades of almost every color, we’ve become (well, simply put) from near and far, including a bi- Wroe’s orchestra surpassed even the BLAH. Bland. Flavorless. BORING! from our very own county. lingual sign from Israel that is writ- room for impressionistic solos from Issue Number Nine of Exit 13 has most discriminating of guests. various sections of the orchestra. At least Dorothy in The Wizard of Oz was able to walk from ten in English and Hebrew. The well thought out and ex- just been completed and features Photographers are encouraged Particularly noteworthy is the solo a world of black and white in Kansas to a wonderland of the work of 46 poets, including 14 tended repertoire allowed violin writing, well performed by to submit various “Exit 13” photos concertgoers to experience a num- technicolor. Though there was “no place like home” and she New Jersey writers. and Mr. Plante will be happy to mail concertmaster Anton Miller, as well ber of different musical genres cov- as clarinet and flute solos. Good was desperate to return, the them a copy of the ering just about every era from clas- magazine if their photo orchestral dynamic control was ex- color is still the most memo- sical to modern concert music. hibited overall. This style lends itself is used. The Pulcinella Suite by Stravinsky rable part of the movie to any Exit 13 is a unique (1882-1971) is the Russian compos- Continued on Page 20 true admirer of the film. publication that takes ers arrangement of musical sections So, I kind of feel like Dor- pride in being open to believed written by Giovanni Battista othy walking out of writers of all ages, lo- Pergolesi (1710-1736). This re-ar- cales and levels of ex- rangement was premiered in Paris in Munchkinland into the color- perience. Focusing on May of 1920. less abyss. While it doesn’t the human experience Musically, the Suite contains six feel like “home,” I hope that in various geographi- sections of varying style and instru- cal locations through- mentation. Orchestrated in a lighter, you, as readers, will be able to out the world, poets transparent but strong and secure look beyond the black and join together to express manner, Stravinsky left much of the white and let the power of our their feelings and vi- beautiful original early Neapolitan words speak for themselves. sions in Exit 13. melodies untouched. I was fortunate The Suite opens with a fine memo- There’s zest and zeal behind enough to obtain a copy rable melody which is familiar to each little word. of the ninth issue of many. Strong woodwind work After all, we are pretty col- Exit 13, and it is a won- throughout the movements shone orful folks here at A&E (and derful publication. I through with brilliance. Believe it or thoroughly enjoyed not, placement of the orchestra on Sports too, of course!) We the work of these 46 the various levels of the sanctuary thank you for your patience troubadours and was and around the pulpit and lecterns of ARTIST OF THE WEEK and understanding. moved by the simplic- the church actually works to en- We were pretty cruel as col- ity and clarity of some hance the sound of the ensemble. of the featured pieces. Woodwinds, including French lege seniors calling our graphic horns are placed well above the Helen Hunt IRRESISTIBLE ETCHINGS...Juxtapose Gallery, 58 Elm Street, Westfield will celebrate I particularly liked design teacher names like “My Country Tis of string sections. Specifically, this al- the etchings of Helen Frank with a festival and window display running until lows clarinet and oboe sound to “Vampire Lady” and “Drucilla” Thanksgiving. The artist, who was recently featured in a family publication, has Thee,” penned by (1963- ) because black certainly is a Hugh Fox, which ex- project outwards, unhampered. Both commanded a wide and devoted audience in Westfield and surrounding communi- the well handled clarinet solos of By MICHELLE H. LePOIDEVIN color. It’s just plain ho-hum. ties. Pictured, above, is “Family” by Ms. Frank. presses the poet’s Principal William Shadel and oboe Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times feelings about the in- Principal Richard Foley were impec- At the age of nine, most kids say justices right outside our door- cably received. they want to be a ballerina or a steps. Another poem by Mr. Fox, With Danish composer on hand fireman when they grow up. For “Adobe and Maguey”, is also Saturday night, the orchestra per- Helen Hunt, it was clear from the Introducing Our $99 beautiful and profound in its formed Moonchild’s Dream of Tho- get-go that she wanted to be an mas Koppel (b.1944). The piece, actress. Currently, she can be seen Continued on Page 21 which was written in 1991, is a fine in almost every movie. From Pay It * Forward to Dr. T and the Women to Business Checking Account. Cast Away, the Culver-City, Calif.- native is stealing the silver screen. Stone Age Stereotype In The daughter of acting coach and theater director Gordon Hunt and photographer Jane Hunt, the fair- haired Helen made her acting debuts Nike Ad Offends in television series and movies such as “Pioneer Woman,” “Amy Prentiss,” “Swiss Family Robinson,” “The Fitzpatricks,” and “It Takes Two.” Disabled Community Several parts in movies like Peggy Sue Got Marie, The Waterdance, and Project X followed. However, By MELISSA BETKOWSKI outside ad agency Wieden & what made Hunt truly recognizable (With Extras) Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Kennedy. and respected in the Hollywood “You’ve got mail!” How could a large corporate ad forum was her role as Jamie I usually love those three little agency perpetuate such a horrible Buchman on NBC’s “Mad About words. Sometimes, though, opening You.” She earned four consecutive my e-mail can be like playing hop- Emmy Awards for her playful ban- scotch in a minefield. ter and light-hearted exchanges As a subscriber to a number of “The intent of the with co-star Paul Reiser. mailing lists I spend a great deal of print ad for the Air Hunt took home the Academy time sorting, seeing what is worth Dri-Goat trail run- Award for Best Actress for her role reading, and what can be skipped ning shoe was as a struggling single mother and over, left for another day. to communi- waitress contending with and later For instance, one day a few weeks falling in love with the irresistible ago, I sat at my computer all ready cate the ben- smirker Jack Nicholson in As Good to read my mail and sort through the efits of using As It Gets. Here’s what it offers you: junk that inevitably appears, when the right Romantically, of course, Hunt hasn’t the subject line “Nike ad an insult to equipment to always been as lucky. Connected with all disabilities” leapt off the screen at prevent inju- Sarah Jessica Parker’s hubby Matthew FREE me. ries. We cer- Broderick in the pre-Sarah years, Hunt when you maintain $99 minimum monthly balance “Oh no,” I muttered to no one in convinced the public that she found particular. What had Nike done now tainly did not true love with actor Hank Azaria. The to incur this wrath? mean to of- couple, which wed in July 1999, called FREE I almost wish I hadn’t asked. fend, or make light it quits one year later. Nike, introducing a new ACG (All of any form of dis- Her Waterdance co-star Eric Stoltz, first 250 transactions Conditions Gear) extreme sports trail ability.” who had a small cameo in “Mad running shoe called the Air Dri- About You,” said of Hunt, “People Goat, had released an ad to Back- don’t realize that Helen’s the hard- FREE packer Magazine with text reading: Continued on Page 21 est-working gal in showbiz.” Night Depository Service “...Fortunately the Air Dri-Goat features a patented goat-like outer sole for increased traction so you FREE can taunt mortal injury without actu- ally experiencing it. 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