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USPS 680020 Published Every Thursday OUR 112TH YEAR – ISSUE NO. 24-112 Periodical – Postage Paid at Westfield, N.J. Thursday, February 21, 2002 Since 1890 (908) 232-4407 FIFTY CENTS GOVERNING BODY BECOMES REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY Council Persists In Grappling With Ward Lawsuit Case By NANCY CROSTA LANDALE “no smoking” ordinance. The council agency, the town now is able to take Specially Written for The Westfield Leader additionally heard a presentation for a direct development action, such as in The Westfield Town Council took proposed September 11 memorial and land and buildings development. This several actions at its February 13 meet- listened to public discussion advocat- includes co-development initiatives ing, including establishing itself as the ing front porch exemption from prop- envisioned for parking decks, busi- Westfield Redevelopment Agency, erty coverage limitations. nesses and related dwellings. encountering further involvement in The Town Council took a major step Also during the meeting, concern the Ward lawsuit, and passing an as it passed a resolution establishing was raised over the town’s involve- amended temporary budget of the Town of Westfield Redevelopment ment in the Ward Commission suit, an $6,436,682 for the first quarter. Agency and designating the governing action pending in New Jersey Superior Officials also approved an increase body as the Redevelopment Agency Court challenging the 2001 redrawing in the contract for construction work at per state statute. of Westfield’s ward boundaries. Tamaques Park and tabled a proposed By becoming a redevelopment Amid much discourse and contro- versy, the council passed a resolution at its regular meeting on January 29 for BOE Unanimously OKs the town to intervene in the suit. The resolution directed the town to retain a separate attorney, Ronald J. Riccio of Morristown’s McElroy, Deutsch and Amy Horowitz for The Westfield Leader 50 Bids for WHS Work Mulvaney, at a capped fee of $17,500. PERFECTING THE POOLSIDE...The Westfield Recreation Department has reported that demolition and removal at By MICHELE J. VACCARI Mr. Fraytak also commented that the In discussions last week among gov- the Memorial Pool Complex has been completed. Construction of the retaining walls is continuing and, after its Specially Written for The Westfield Leader erning body members immediately completion, construction crews will begin building the two pools for the complex. board was fortunate enough to fall under At Tuesday night’s meeting, the Board the wave of cost increases taking place prior to the public portion of the regu- of Education voted unanimously to ap- right now in construction. lar meeting, Mayor Gregory prove the bids that were recommended to The board approved the following bids McDermott advised that Town Clerk them by the Trenton-based architectural on Tuesday. The bid for General Con- Bernard Heeney had received a letter Rick Proctor Named Freeholder, firm designing the high school renova- struction will be awarded to Crain Con- from Lum, Danzis, Drasco, Positan tion and addition project. struction Company, Inc. of Hackensack and Kleinberg, LLC, counsel for the David A. Fraytak, of Faridy, Veisz and in the amount of $6,156,400. Westfield Ward Commission, confirm- Fraytak, was back once again, but this Sparta Steel Corporation of Sparta will ing the firm’s retention. Replacing Assemblywoman Stender time he came bearing positive news. be awarded the bid for structural steel The letter was accompanied by a After reviewing over 50 bids, five were work in the amount of $686,590. By MILLICENT K. BRODY nician. He has served as the Presi- Thursday evening. I’d like to think draft resolution appropriating funds to Specially Written for The Westfield Leader selected to cover all aspects of the project. Hammond Contracting Company, Inc. pay the Lum firm for the Westfield dent of the Essex County Health people are going to feel good about “This was the most competitive set of When not answering the inces- of Bloomfield will be awarded the plumb- Ward Commission’s legal expenses in Officers Association, the Vice Presi- my being a member of the Board of bids I have ever seen in over 30 years of ing bid in the amount of $701,000, as santly ringing telephone, Rick Proc- dent of the Union County Health Chosen Freeholders. Our meetings the Ward Commission suit. architecture,” said Mr. Fraytak. well as the bid for heating, ventilating After reviewing and discussing the tor is currently busy tending to the Officers Association, and as a mem- are always open to the public, and we So competitive that in the bidding for and air conditioning in the amount of eight Rotweiller puppies recently ber of the Executive Committee of welcome anyone who would like to general construction, there were four bids proposed resolution, the Mayor and $1,706,110. council members decided not to vote born to his dog Claudia. the New Jersey Health Officers As- attend.” that were within $4,000 of each other. Finally, the bid for electric work will With more than 32 years of mu- sociation and the Association of the be awarded to Tec Electric, Inc. of on the resolution and to direct further nicipal government experience and Professional Health Administrators. Forked River in the amount of $821,906. inquiry to the Lum firm. public service, Proctor is Chairman “As a freeholder, the areas of most “We look forward to moving on with If Westfield eventually is required to of the Democratic Party for the City interest to me are emergency man- the project,” said Mr. Fraytak. pay the legal fees of the Ward Com- of Rahway. mission, it will be in the position of agement, and the delivery of health CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 “When former Freeholder Linda and social services,” he continues. paying both to defend the Ward Com- Stender decided to run for assembly, “My concern is the county emer- Council to Interview mission and for counsel to represent I thought this would be an opportu- gency department responders; i.e., the town on its motion to intervene in nity for me to replace her. The mo- firemen, firewomen, police person- Contractor Candidates the suit. mentum behind the entire campaign nel, emergency medical service During public comments related to was County Democratic Chairper- workers and public health agencies. For Parking Initiative the Ward Commission suit, resident Victor Trzesniowski re- son, Charlotte De Filippo of Hill- I want them to have the training and By NANCY CROSTA LANDALE side,” he said. resources they need to coordinate an Specially Written for The Westfield Leader minded the council that two weeks According to Mr. Proctor, “Free- effective response to a variety of Six responses to Requests for Quali- prior, it passed a resolution indicating holders are basically responsible for hazards. fications (RFQs) have been received that time was “of the essence” regard- the daily operation of the county “As far as the delivery of social by the town in furtherance of the Rede- ing the retention of an independent government. With budget and pro- services, every community in the velopment Plan it is pursuing to ad- attorney to intervene in the suit on gram decisions that have to be met, it county has people who have basi- dress parking issues. Westfield’s behalf. is their responsibility to get the best cally fallen through the cracks. We The Transportation, Parking and Noting that, as of Tuesday, there had value for our tax dollars.” need to identify these people and Traffic Committee, chaired by Second been no notice of appearance filed by “We meet each week at the Ad- offer them assistance. I am more into Ward Councilman Rafael Betancourt, the appointed attorney, Mr. ministration Building in Elizabeth. the delivery of services, rather than has asked Town Administrator James Trzesniowski asked, “If the matter was One week our meeting is devoted to basically handing out funds, to solve Gildea to move forward by preparing of such imminent concern and so press- setting an agenda. The following social service problems,” he added. ing in nature that the council was Courtesy of Vincent Lehotsky Requests for Proposals (RFPs). week, we take action on the agenda.” “I am anxious to get going. I am Mr. Gildea will also contact other denied the right to review even the NEW FREEHOLDER…Rick Proctor, left, newly appointed to the Union attorney’s curriculum vitae, why has Serving as the head of the Depart- looking forward to this job. We have County Board of Chosen Freeholders, receives a red, white and blue donkey towns for references concerning the ment of Health for Rahway, Scotch a budget meeting on Tuesday from Elizabeth Democratic Municipal Chairman Bill Malone. The induction contractors that have submitted RFQs not a notice of appearance been filed, Plains, Hillside and Winfield, Mr. evening, and a regular meeting on ceremony occurred at the Freeholder meeting in Elizabeth on February 13. to date. and where do we stand in terms of the Proctor’s responsibilities include: Councilman Betancourt stressed, sense of urgency (Third Ward Coun- public health services for senior citi- “We want to keep this process on a cilman) Kevin Walsh spoke of?” zens, infants and children, school tight leash. We have a heavy agenda Recalling the assertion that the mat- nursing for private schools, the in- Mountainside Council Pursues for this year.” ter was not a political issue, Mr. vestigation of diseases, environmen- Mr. Gildea remarked, “It will be Trzesniowski noted that the February tal services, sanitary inspections of important to draft a very specific RFP 8 Star-Ledger quoted both former food establishments, and birth and with specific time lines. The RFP pro- Westfield Mayor Thomas Jardim, who death statistics for each of these Grant For Community Center cess is crucial.” represents the plaintiffs in the Ward member communities. The contractor candidates will be Commission suit, and Councilman The author of several articles on By LAUREN S. PASS trator James J. Debbie, Jr., met with application through Congressman Walsh as stating that the redrawing of Specially Written for The Westfield Leader invited to a meeting of the Transporta- terrorism and weapons of mass de- Congressman Michael Ferguson, along Ferguson’s office for a federal grant to tion, Parking and Traffic Committee the wards, “will have a negative im- struction, he has certifications as an This past week, Mountainside Mayor with other community leaders, in War- build a community center. to be held on Saturday, March 16, and pact on Democratic votes in the Third Asbestos Inspector, Asbestos Work Robert Viglianti, Council President ren. “We have also asked the interviewed in half-hour increments, Ward.” Supervisor and Asbestos Safety Tech- Keith Turner and Borough Adminis- The borough has submitted a formal Congressman’s office to put according to Councilman Betancourt. Mr. Trzesniowski concluded by say- Mountainside on a list where they will At Mayor Gregory McDermott’s sug- ing, “I’m just really confused, Mayor.” send us, as they get it in, grant oppor- gestion, members of the town council Neither Mayor McDermott nor any East Broad Street Tenants Form tunities,” Mayor Viglianti stated. “We also will be present and have an oppor- member of the council responded. have been quite successful in receiving tunity to meet and assess the candi- Resident and former Third Ward grants in the past.” dates. Councilman Neil Sullivan observed Recreation Director Sue Winans has Concerning other parking issues, that the council’s actions to date have Association to Address Complaints recommended that the tennis courts at Councilman Betancourt reported that, committed it to spending money on Deerfield School be resurfaced. This legal fees to both sue and defend itself. proper permits, code violations, sub- lems with heat retention or faulty elec- according to surveys conducted by the DEBORAH MADISON process would include putting an over- Westfield Police Department, traffic Challenging Councilman Walsh, Mr. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader standard construction work and ha- trical work. lay of three inches on top of the courts on South Chestnut Street has doubled Sullivan asked, “If the issue truly is Several tenants, who reside at 122 rassment by the landlord and Mr. Ms. Montorossa has claimed that and would cost more than $30,000. representation and not votes, why not Schilling to sign an “unreasonable” despite having lived in the apartment due to the opening of the nearby and 128 East Broad Street, have formed Although the courts are on Board of Garwood Shop-Rite. consider eight, single-member districts a tenants’ association with assistance rules and regulations agreement, with for several years to care for her elderly Education property, the borough in- instead of four dual-member districts? threats of eviction and other forms of grandmother, the landlord and his rep- South Chestnut Street residents have from the New Jersey Tenants Organi- stalled them, with school board per- complained not only of increased traf- Is there any interest in making an zation. verbal abuse. resentatives continue to refuse to ac- mission. According to Ms. Winans, the amendment to the town charter to make Mr. Schilling and Mr. Potyk’s law- knowledge her as a legal tenant. fic, but also congestion caused on the Residents Beatrice Montorossa and courts were painted more than eight street due to overflow parking for the eight-member districts?” Barbara Anderson met Tuesday night yer, Wayne Augenstein, in turn re- Mr. Schilling has stated that only the years ago and are in need of repair. In response, Mr. Walsh asked Mr. ported that some of the tenants have grandmother, Elena Hernandez, is a Shop-Rite, and shoppers leaving gro- with Mitchell Kahn, a representative Mayor Viglianti questioned whether cery carts on the street. CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 from the Hackensack-based organiza- made “baseless” accusations. Mr. legal tenant in the two-bedroom apart- the courts were being used, and if the Augenstein has argued that it is actu- ment. A related issue is the lack of parking tion. They discussed the formation of council should consider closing them at Gumbert Park, also accessible via the tenants’ association, as well as their ally his client and Mr. Schilling who Mrs. Anderson has also reported rather than undertaking the costly re- have been verbally abused by the ten- numerous legal problems that she has South Chestnut Street. According to legal rights and options. pairs. The issue was sent back to the Councilman Betancourt, Police Chief The Westfield Leader and The Times ants. encountered both with the landlord Recreation Committee for further Ms. Montorossa, who shares an and Mr. Schilling, as well as renova- Bernard Tracey has asked the council of Scotch Plains-Fanwood previously evaluation and a review of the current to consider adopting an ordinance im- reported on some of the problems re- apartment with her 83-year-old grand- tion problems. The landlord has filed contract with the school board. mother, told The Leader and The Times an eviction proceeding against Mrs. posing a four-hour parking limit for cently encountered by the tenants in Mountainside resident Michael the basketball courts and these two buildings, which are owned of poor heat retention due to large Anderson and her husband, Tyris, over Krasner asked the Mayor and council holes in the walls, faulty electrical what the Andersons claim are “base- fields. by Arthur Potyk of Soset Realty and whether the Atlantic Ambulance Cor- Another proposal en- managed by Anthony Schilling of Re- work and intolerable amounts of dust less grounds.” poration is working well within the and debris. According to Mrs. Anderson, she tails closing South Chest- location Realty. borough. nut Street to study the area. Several tenants in these buildings Ms. Montorossa and her grand- was also told that her husband is not a “It is working, it has been work- mother said the conditions caused her legal tenant because she failed to in- Other ideas include changing reported to The Leader and The Times ing; I have not received any com- South Chestnut to a one-way that they have had numerous concerns and her grandmother to have to tempo- form the landlord that she was getting plaints,” Mayor Viglianti stated. “I rarily vacate the apartment for over married and failed to get his permis- road from North Avenue to Fourth regarding the renovation process, which CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 was underway, and how it was nega- two months. sion to have her husband move in. tively impacting their quality of life. Mr. Potyk and Mr. Schilling claimed She said that they are being threat- Other concerns expressed by the the dust was not severe enough to ened with eviction because, among tenants included allegations of im- warrant relocation and denied any prob- other reasons, her husband occasion- Washington’s Birthday: Feb. 22 CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK Page 10 Thursday, February 21, 2002 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Whether Mall or Downtown, Lingerie Store’s Council Persists Grappling With Ward Lawsuit Case Window Displays Couldn’t Be More Different CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Sullivan to prepare a detailed proposition rate office to “tone down” their win- cials. names. The plaque will be lit for night By MICHELLE H. Le POIDEVIN from time to time, it is not a common for consideration. The Mayor added, “It visibility and to create a spiritual tone. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times dows. Every manager responsibly referred occurrence. The store has maintained would be interesting to see how to change Normally, she stated, managers are this newspaper to contact the customer “We asked how we could convey a Every Victoria’s Secret store, whether corporate-mandated display directions the ward system. Present it to us; we’re message of both tragedy and hope; a mes- located in a mall or a downtown, is given a standard packet which delin- service number or public relations offi- without any alterations. making no promises, but we’ll at least sage specific to September 11, yet univer- provided by the corporate office with a eates the way in which lingerie and cials. At the Conestoga Mall of the linge- look at it.” sal to all who have made sacrifices for our packet of visual materials and direc- other merchandise must be displayed. “Every store will receive complaints rie chain location in Nebraska, similar Second Ward Councilman Rafael country,” said Mr. Fishbeck. tions for their window displays, ac- “We should all have the same dis- from time to time,” Mr. Hebron told complaints have been received by store Betancourt added, “I have an open mind to “We wanted to make an individual state- cording to Anthony Hebron, Corporate play,” she explained. “We are sent pho- The Leader and The Times, noting that managers. considering this, but I don’t view these ment, but one that galvanizes the commu- Communications Officer for Intimate tographs of how the windows should while he has received letters from local “We direct them to the hotline at the times as appropriate. We have to wait and nity and how it feels about the event. We Brands, Inc., the parent company of look.” residents regarding the Westfield store corporate headquarters,” the manager see what happens with the litigation and therefore carved out this portion of Victoria’s Secret, based in Ohio. However, she noted that an alternate and read letters to the editor in The told The Leader and The Times. When what develops.” Westfield as a gateway site to the town for But, according to recent reports to packet of window display instructions Leader and The Times regarding the dialing (614) 517-7111, which is re- In response, Mr. Sullivan suggested, commuters, passengers and passersby,” he this newspaper and interviews with a is now supplied to her at the Rye loca- issue, the response to the store has ferred to as the “Client-Relations Line,” “What about holding a referendum and added. store manager in the Rye, N.Y. loca- tion in order to meet the requests and been “positive.” the caller would be prompted to leave a letting the people of Westfield speak?” Mr. There are no cost projections at this tion, this is not true for the downtown concerns of the residents. Last July, Tina Rivera, a mother in message, name and telephone number. Betancourt replied, “I agree. It’s better to time, but it is expected that the Westfield or street-side settings of Westfield and Mr. Hebron said that the situation in Provo, Utah claimed that her 6-year- According to the message, calls and spend money on resolving social issues, Jaycees and Rotary will provide assistance Rye, where managers have been asked Rye is based on “different matters,” old son was negatively affected by the complaints are addressed as late as but I am a minority here, and in more than with labor and fundraising. Donations of by residents to “tone down” their alleg- which he refused to detail, but would images in a Victoria’s Secret window three business days when phoning. one way.” materials and labor from individuals and edly provocative displays. confirm that modifications have been display in the Provo Towne Center Mall. Finally, another mall location of In other business, a resolution for an companies are being sought, and a kick-off In an interview late Tuesday after- made. He would not explain whether Calling the displays “soft-core por- Victoria’s Secret on Michigan Avenue Amended Temporary Budget also was concert/fundraiser is planned for Satur- noon with Mr. Hebron, he maintained or not the controversy surrounding the nography,” she requested that the post- in Chicago, Ill. experienced several passed. The Local Budget Act requires a day, April 6, at Westfield High School. that “there is no difference at all” be- Westfield store was similar to that of ers in the stores be dismantled. complaints regarding its window dis- temporary budget be established when According to Mr. Stock, building should At a town-wide payments or commitments are made begin during the summer months, with the function, she circu- before final adoption of the current year’s intention of dedicating the site by the one- lated petitions, en- budget. year anniversary of the attacks. couraging a change in Accordingly, the resolution provides Town Administrator James Gildea noted the window displays, for appropriations in the sum of that since the site includes “Green Acres” and repeatedly left $6,436,682, representing approximately designated land, he and Town Attorney messages with corpo- a quarter of the appropriations in the Robert Cockren will determine any obli- rate headquarters, 2001 budget. gations concerning dedication and devel- which were not re- The amendment called for in the reso- opment of the land, as well as acceptance turned. lution concerns an increase of the appro- and use of funds for the purposes intended. Mr. Hebron told a priation for the Alliance on Alcoholism According to Mrs. Weinstein, the com- Utah newspaper, and Drug Abuse. mittee is a non-profit corporation. Dona- Deseret News, that the A resolution was passed increasing tions for the memorial are being solicited. signs would not be the contract price paid to Suburban Build- Also during the public comment section taken down, even ing Co., LLC, for the construction of a of the meeting, resident and former though Victoria’s Se- new restroom at Tamaques Park, by Westfield Councilman Anthony LaPorta cret respects “the $14,559.30, to $134,059.30. discussed a proposal, spearheaded by opinion of others.” As previously reported, the council Harrison Avenue resident Karrie Hanson, The store manager was to consider an ordinance regulating for front porches to be exempted from from the Provo loca- smoking at the Memorial Pool complex. property coverage limitations so that resi- tion told The Leader Because the draft ordinance also con- dents with porches can more readily incor- tained a provision allowing private es- porate additions to their homes. and The Times that tablishments to prohibit smoking and while they still receive Currently, for the majority of town prop- the provision had not been subject to full erties, an owner may have up to 20 percent complaints about the discussion among the council, further window displays of the lot covered by structures. A standard consideration of the ordinance was tabled back deck may occupy an additional 2 until after the governing body’s next percent of the lot. Under the proposal, the Michelle H. Le Poidevin for The Westfield Leader conference session. coverage limitation would increase from PANTIES…Woodbridge Center Mall in With reference to the provision, Fourth 20 percent to 28 percent for homes with Woodbridge prominently displays its Michelle H. Le Poidevin for The Westfield Leader Ward Councilman Lawrence Goldman unheated, roofed, open porches. panties and bras, as well as full posters BRAS…The Menlo Park Mall in Edison, commented, “There should be language Urging the council to support the pro- featuring models and products, at its which is a Simon Mall, follows corporate in the ordinance regarding allowing other posal and “move it along,” Mr. LaPorta Victoria’s Secret location. directions in displaying its products. Store establishments to make a determination said, “The Planning Board voted unani- managers refused to comment on whether whether they want to apply. Also, there mously for this proposal in 1998. The tween the window displays mandated or not they have received any complaints should be more language in the pre- matter was sent to the Board of Adjustment by the corporate offices to the chain about window displays. amble of the ordinance (to indicate the then. Whatever happened thereafter is not stores, whether in a mall or street-side presence of the provision),” he said. known…This has been going on since setting. plays, according to their store man- Second Ward Councilman Matthew 1998 and it’s time to move on.” The Victoria’s Secret windows found ager. The signage and colors used by Albano remarked, “This doesn’t pass the Ms. Hanson added, “Porches are a social in the mall locations of Woodbridge, the store were considered particularly ‘sniff’ test. It’s trying to impose penalties device. They bring people to the front of Edison, Bridgewater and Short Hills, offensive and disruptive to residents for conduct at private establishments.” their houses. They have an amazing effect identically contain more provocative and passersby. Mayor McDermott then suggested the on the cohesiveness of the community.” ingredients. The mannequins are When asked about the controversies ordinance be set aside for further discus- She cited instances of “distributed dressed in the store’s bras and panties, confirmed by the managers at the Chi- sion. parenting,” stemming from parents seeing un-covered by satin robes. Posters of cago, Conestoga, and Provo stores, Mr. The newly formed September 11th neighborhood children from their porches, Victoria’s Secret models are promi- Hebron denied any knowledge of the Memorial Park Committee detailed plans as well as more caring attitudes toward the nently featured in the center of the issue, repeating that every store will for the construction of a memorial on elderly in her neighborhood. main windows, with full exposure of experience some kind of opposition as public property donated by the town. “We don’t want to pave over Westfield, the store’s products. to its store displays from time to time. Former Fourth Ward Council member Janis but we also don’t want to lose the social, While the Westfield store refused to “We have been and continue to be a Fried Weinstein is leading the project. historical effect of porches,” she com- comment on Monday afternoon, the good neighbor,” said Mr. Hebron, add- After the terrorist attacks of September 11, mented. merchandise in this street-side store is ing that his company has carefully Mrs. Weinstein suggested a memorial be In supporting the proposal, Ms. Hanson weighed the concerns of residents in erected on town property to honor emphasized her work with the former town downplayed with bras peeking out from Westfielders who lost their lives in the behind satin robes which cover the Westfield regarding the window dis- zoning officer and review of zoning laws in plays. tragedy. similar towns. She also noted the “checks” mannequins, as well as a selection of The site is located at North Avenue and striped cloth pants and tank tops, as Headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, built into the proposal in the form of width the parent company of Victoria’s Se- East Broad Street, near the First Union and square footage limitations and the main- well as patterned “baby-doll” or knee- Bank, in a small park adjacent to an area length lingerie. Comparatively, the cret, namely The Limited, Inc. and tenance of side and front yard variance rules. Michelle H. Le Poidevin for The Westfield Leader known as The Plaza, where train commut- Mayor McDermott advised that Mr. posters found at the Westfield location LINGERIE?…Victoria’s Secret in Westfield has downplayed the Intimate Brands, Inc., umbrellas fel- ers pass by. Since the attacks, the area has low chain stores, such as The Limited, Cockren will determine the status of the were solid in pastel hues, without a contents of its store windows to the point of displaying its most been electrified to illuminate an American Board of Adjustment’s deliberations. First model posing prominently. Instead, conservative products, in stark comparison to its mall counter- Express, Lerner New York, Structure, flag donated by Mrs. Weinstein. New York & Company, Henri Bendel, Ward Councilman Carl Salisbury noted only a miniature poster is inserted in- parts. As detailed by committee members that the Board of Adjustment’s recent An- side of a small stand, with a model Bath & Body Works, and The White Craig Stock and Mark Fishbeck, a circular the Rye branch. Barn Candle Company. nual Report addresses the porch issue. covered in a modest piece of lingerie. walkway, rock garden and seating area will Department budget hearings followed On Monday afternoon, the store The managers of all Victoria’s Se- Victoria’s Secret, which was estab- cret stores in New Jersey, excluding Bid Approval be constructed around a central monu- the meeting. According to Mr. Gildea, all manager from the Victoria’s Secret in lished in 1985, sprouted out of an effort ment. The monument will be approxi- budget hearings will be concluded this Rye, which is a downtown or “street- those in Deptford and Eatontown of- by The Limited, Inc. when it branched fered the same statement: “It is com- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 mately eight to 10 feet tall, likely made of month and a summary comparing the 2001 side” store and not located inside of a As Construction Manager, Frank P. out to Intimate Brands, Inc. and cre- rough-cut granite and topped by a frosted and 2002 budgets will be made available mall, told The Westfield Leader and pany policy that we cannot comment to ated the lingerie stores. glass plaque inscribed with the victims’ the media on any issues.” Only the Zanfardino, Vice President of Construc- shortly thereafter. The Times of Scotch Plains-Fanwood tion of C. Raimondo & Sons of Fort Lee that after being confronted with oppo- Deptford and Eatontown managers will be on the site every day to monitor and sition from residents over the window confirmed further that their window forecast the construction beginning Mon- displays, they were told by the corpo- displays are directed by corporate offi- day, April 1. When faced with a lot of questions from Contractor Candidates For Parking Initiative board members, Mr. Zanfardino replied, CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 “Our focus is not crisis management, but Avenue, or building a circle at the inter- Jacobson remarked, “If this is litigated, I address the pool complex, and noting the East Broad Street Tenants Form project management. Our goal is for you section of South Chestnut and Fourth to can’t imagine that a court would force a time pressure created by the pool opening, to get your building completed in time and slow traffic and possibly foster alternate tax-exempt school district to pay property scheduled for April, Mr. Gildea suggested for our contractors to get in and get out on routes. taxes, especially since it wouldn’t have going forward with the revised ordinance Association to Address Complaints time. Just like a conductor leads a sym- According to Councilman Betancourt, owed taxes no matter what. They do not dealing only with the pool. phony, we want everyone to hit their notes the number of left turns onto East Broad have a property tax component; they do Mayor McDermott and the rest of the CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 at the right time.” Street from both North and South Chest- not have a tax base to support them.” council concurred and also agreed to have ally works from home on a home in the building and in their apart- Tuesday night, School Superintendent nut also will be counted. This will assist in In response, Second Ward Councilman one of the council committees address an computer, which the landlord is claim- ments. Several other tenants are also Dr. William Foley made his presentation determining the viability of barring left Matthew Albano noted, “Tax laws are extension of the ordinance to private es- ing is the same as running a business reluctant to permit renovation work to the board regarding a mid-year report of turns at both intersections, which is con- strictly construed. I don’t agree that a court tablishments in the future. from their apartment, which is against to begin on their apartments after wit- goals that were set in place at last year’s sidered another method of easing traffic in would look at it that broadly.” Finally, a draft resolution was discussed his rules and regulations. nessing how their fellow tenants have Board of Education retreat, which took the South Chestnut Street and Benson Town Attorney Robert Cockren added, that would allow the Westfield Rescue “We are being threatened and ha- been treated in the process. place last May. Place areas. “We have three of these sites, so we have Squad to be reimbursed $3,556.74 for its rassed on baseless grounds,” she Mrs. Anderson said they intend on Six goals, including differentiated in- In other business, the council consid- more than our fair share of the tax burden. services on September 11, 2001. stated. holding regular meetings to continue struction, revamping the gifted and talented ered the 2001 tax debt of the Union County Each district pays tuition and there are The Federal Emergency Management The Andersons and several other to fight for their right to remain in program, development of a suitable in- Educational Services Commission. Ac- additional resources (to pay the taxes). Agency (FEMA) already has sent reim- tenants have refused to sign the rules their homes without being harassed or district program as an alternative to out-of- cording to Mr. Gildea, the commission This is a multi-million dollar institution.” bursement in the same amount to the town, and regulations agreement and are legally threatened. district placements, creation of a citizens failed to achieve tax-exempt status in time Encouraging pursuit of the matter, First based on applications by the rescue squad now being threatened with eviction Mrs. Anderson would like to hear advisory committee, space utilization and to enjoy tax deferral during 2001. Ward Councilman Peter Echausse re- and fire department. The resolution calls for not signing. from other tenants interested in at- multi-year budget planning remain the fo- At present, the commission owes over marked, “I agree with the sentimental for the moneys to be drawn from the Other tenants, present at the ten- tending tenants’ association meetings cus of this school year and will probably $100,000 in property taxes to the town. issues, but we have the fiduciary responsi- General Ledger Account. ants’ association meeting, also dis- in the future. She said that they will remain that way for some time longer. Mr. Gildea reported that these moneys bility to collect these moneys.” According to Mr. Gildea, on September cussed their concerns regarding what make a public announcement through “I think these are the clearest set of have not been figured into the 2002 budget Councilmen Betancourt and Albano and 11, the rescue squad went immediately to they perceive as faulty construction The Westfield Leader and The Times goals that were ever sent out,” said Board and would be unanticipated revenue if Mayor McDermott also agreed that steps Ground Zero. At the same time, the Westfield work and dangerous code violations prior to the next meeting. President Arlene Gardner. collected. should be taken to collect the moneys. Fire Department served as backup to vari- Throughout the school year these goals Several council members argued for Ultimately, it was decided that Mr. Gildea ous fire departments in the city. have been constantly reached for, includ- relief of the debt. First Ward Councilman will formally correspond with the com- Reflecting the unanimous council support ing the realization of the citizens advisory Carl Salisbury stated, “This is a ‘gotcha’ mission about the debt and then report for the resolution, Councilman Albano re- OWEN BRAND committee that has met five times, focus- because someone blew the deadline. We back to the council for further consider- marked, “This is the best spent money ever.” ing on equity in school-sponsored activi- don’t have to strictly construe (the filing ation. ties, especially in athletics. requirement) and we’d be doing it for an As reported last week, the council had A lot of anticipated hard work and otherwise tax-exempt entity that is edu- considered an ordinance regulating smok- dedication from board members and Su- cating handicapped children. ing at the Memorial Pool complex. Be- Your Hometown perintendent Foley needs to be expected if “There is no budgetary impact. While cause the draft ordinance also contained a Mountainside the board’s genuine concern for revamp- it’s appropriate to consider the provision allowing private establishments MORTGAGE BANKER ing a special education program and mak- practicalities, we don’t have to decide the to prohibit smoking, which had not been CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 ing services for children of all needs more way a court would decide. We can decide subject to full discussion among the coun- have been told the response times accessible within the town of Westfield in a way that comports with the dictates of cil, further consideration of the ordinance have been very, very good. We have itself is to be realized. our conscience, irrespective of what a was tabled from last week’s public meet- not received our first formal report “I would not like to see our children get court might or might not do,” he added. ing until Tuesday’s conference session. from the service as of yet.” on a bus and go somewhere else. I want to Third Ward Councilwoman Claire The revised ordinance concerns only Mr. Krasner went on to question see as many children as possible stay in Lazarowitz added, “It makes us look bad.” the pool complex. In discussing a potential what kind of statistics the borough Westfield,” said board member Kimberly Fourth Ward council member Susan separate ordinance for private establish- would be receiving and if it would be Rhodes. ments, Councilman Salisbury noted, “This valuable to compare those with sta- Residential - Construction would be an additional remedy to a private tistics from the Mountainside Res- property owner who already has chosen to Commercial - Bridge Loans prohibit smoking.” cue Squad. Mayor Viglianti re- Councilman Goldman added, “It gives sponded that the rescue squad will additional teeth to the prohibition.” also receive a copy of the report from Local (908) 789-2730 Councilman Albano replied, “It’s a great Atlantic Ambulance and would bring Toll Free (888) 489-9680 idea in theory, but we have to be careful not any concerns to the Mayor and coun- Pager (908) 535-8244 Jim Hely to over-regulate. The less governmental cil. involvement, the better. Let’s start with The Mayor did not indicate whether [email protected] the pool and see how that goes. Let’s take those reports would be public record a small step first.” or not, because the rescue squad is an Mr. Cockren noted that state laws exist See us in the Verizon Yellow Pages. on this subject and urged that they be autonomous body, but advised Mr. Licenced Mortgage Bankers - NJ Dept. of Banking Only 1 of 40 lawyers is a considered, emphasizing, “If we’re going Krasner to contact the Mountainside Equal Housing lender Supreme Court Certified Trial Lawyer. to do this, let’s do it right.” Rescue Squad to obtain the statistics INJURY CASES (908) 789-9000 Agreeing that the original intent was to for which he was looking. CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK USPS 485200 Published OUR 44TH YEAR – ISSUE NO. 08-44 Periodical – Postage Paid at Scotch Plains, N.J. Thursday, February 21, 2002 Every Thursday (908) 232-4407 FIFTY CENTS Pupils, Fire and Police Were All Heart in Recent Holiday Project By MARYLOU MORANO ments at Scotch Plains’ McGinn Plains and Fanwood police and fire Specially Written for The Times Elementary School on February 14. Departments. Did you ever shoot someone? In celebration of both the 100th Representatives came to class to Can a policeman get arrested? Can day of school and Valentine’s Day, accept the valentine letters on be- a fireman get a speeding ticket? students in Sondra Chernoff’s class half of their departments. After re- These were some of the ques- participated in a Valentine Com- ceiving them, the police officers tions posed by second graders to munity Project. and firefighters stayed to answer members of the Scotch Plains and The students wrote 136 valen- their young hosts’ questions. Fanwood police and fire Depart- tine letters to members of the Scotch “Police officers must obey the law just like other citizens,” said Scotch Plains Police Officer Art Bruschetti, when answering the Mrs. Dyckman Declares question, “Can a policeman go to jail?” “Firefighters wear lots of protec- tive gear,” said Lieutenant. Mark SP-F BOE Candidacy Ettore of the Fanwood Fire Depart- By DEBORAH MADISON years, I can appreciate the tremen- Specially Written for The Times ment, in response to the question dous amount of research and back- “Do you wear your badge while Susan M. Dyckman, a freelance ground information that goes into fighting a fire?” writer with The Times of Scotch every decision made by the board,” The students also learned how Plains-Fanwood and President of the she explained. and why to call 9-1-1, as well as the Coles Elementary School Parent- Mrs. Dyckman said that one of the significance of uniform shirt col- Teacher Association (PTA), has de- greatest challenges facing all boards ors when distinguishing the status Marylou Morano for The Times clared her candidacy for the Scotch in the coming year will be to main- of a public servant. OFFICIAL PRESENTATION...On Valentine’s Day, representatives from the Scotch Plains Police Department and the Plains-Fanwood Board of Education. tain the same quality of education “The Valentine Community Fanwood Fire Department visited students at McGinn Elementary School in Scotch Plains to receive some very special Mrs. Dyckman has been a resident with little or no increase expected in project allowed the children to ex- valentines. Pictured, left to right, are: Sergeant James Rau, Patrol Officer Arthur Bruschetti, Jr., Officer Albert Sellinger of Fanwood for 16 state funding. perience lessons in several curricu- and Lieutenant Mark Zyla from the Scotch Plains Police Department, and Lieutenant Mark Ettore, Firefighter Marc years and has three “With enrollment lar areas,” Mrs. Chernoff told The Donnodio and Firefighter Andy Regenthal of the Fanwood Fire Department. children in the up and adjusting for Times of Scotch Plains-Fanwood. school district. inflation, the board “They used math to figure out She has been cov- will be faced with a how many valentine letters each ering the district’s big challenge and child had to write if there were 136 Rick Proctor Named Freeholder, Board of Education some tough deci- in all. The project also utilized meetings as a re- sions to maintain brainstorming ideas, spelling, vo- porter since 1997. the same quality of cabulary, the writing process. phon- This is her first year education with the ics, grammar and reading,” she Replacing Assemblywoman Stender serving as PTA same amount of added. President, after two funding,” she re- By MILLICENT K. BRODY Proctor’s responsibilities include: medical service workers and public The project directly followed the Specially Written for The Times health agencies. I want them to have years as Recording marked. class’ social studies unit on the public health services for senior citi- Secretary for the She said another When not answering the inces- zens, infants and children, school the training and resources they need importance of laws and rules in the santly ringing telephone, Rick Proc- to coordinate an effective response PTA at Coles and important area to community. nursing for private schools, the in- Corresponding Sec- which she could tor is currently busy tending to the vestigation of diseases, environmen- to a variety of hazards. “It was so cool having the police eight Rotweiller puppies recently “As far as the delivery of social retary for one year contribute her skills and firemen come to our class- tal services, sanitary inspections of for Terrill Middle and experience is born to his dog Claudia. food establishments, and birth and services, every community in the Susan M. Dyckman room,” said Melissa Whitaker, 7, With more than 32 years of mu- county has people who have basi- School’s PTA. the board’s respon- of Fanwood. death statistics for each of these She also served sibility to commu- nicipal government experience and member communities. cally fallen through the cracks. We “We don’t get out to the schools public service, Proctor is Chairman need to identify these people and on the board’s Facilities and Enroll- nicate its plans and programs to the as much as we’d like to, but we go The author of several articles on ment Task Force from 1999 to 2000, public. of the Democratic Party for the City terrorism and weapons of mass de- offer them assistance. I am more into as often as we can,” said Officer of Rahway. the delivery of services, rather than which assessed the current facilities’ “Taxpayers shoulder the cost of Brushetti, who is McGinn School’s struction, he has certifications as an ability to accommodate increased the district’s decisions and they de- “When former Freeholder Linda Asbestos Inspector, Asbestos Work basically handing out funds to solve adopted cop. Stender decided to run for assembly, social service problems,” he added. enrollments. serve an explanation as to how the In addition to Officer Bruschetti, Supervisor and Asbestos Safety Tech- Mrs. Dyckman additionally served board intends on spending their I thought this would be an opportu- nician. He has served as the Presi- “I am anxious to get going. I am Sergeant James Rau, Lieutenant nity for me to replace her. The mo- on the Citizens’ Coalition to pass the money,” she said. Mark Zyla and Officer Albert dent of the Essex County Health CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 school facilities bond referendum in She commented that stalled con- Sellinger accepted valentine let- 2000. tract negotiations have been very ters on behalf of the Scotch Plains She told The Times that, as a re- difficult for the entire community — Police Department. porter, she has followed the Board of administrators, teachers, parents, stu- Accepting on behalf of the Education through all phases of its dents and the board alike. Fanwood Fire Department, in addi- decision-making processes on a wide variety of issues, such as budget de- CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 velopment, building contracts and funding programs. She has been immersed in the de- tails of these issues, from introduc- Assemblywoman Stender tion to fruition, regarding all of the board’s major decisions over the past several years, she stated. To Open Legislative Office “I can bring a great deal of famil- iarity with the process to the table,” SCOTCH PLAINS – Assembly- “It is an honor for me to serve as Mrs. Dyckman said. “From the van- woman Linda d. Stender, District a member of the New Jersey Gen- tage point of a reporter and as a 22, will hold the grand opening of eral Assembly representing the parent, I have seen how the process her legislative district office, lo- people from the 22nd legislative works and I have covered the issues cated at 1801 East Second Street in district,” she stated. from different sides.” Scotch Plains on Wednesday, Feb- “This is an opportunity for me to When asked her reasons for want- ruary 27. welcome residents to my office, to ing to serve on the board, she said The open house will be held from meet my staff, and to hear about that she would like to contribute to 6 to 8 p.m. Light refreshments will my upcoming legislative agenda,” the community because she believes be served. Assemblywoman Stender con- that it is a part of everyone’s collec- Assemblywoman Stender is look- cluded. tive responsibility. ing forward to meeting the mem- To attend, please call Ed Oatman “Having followed the board for bers of the community. at (908) 668-1900.

Courtesy of Vincent Lehotsky NEW FREEHOLDER…Rick Proctor, left, newly appointed to the Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders, receives a red, white and blue donkey from Elizabeth Democratic Municipal Chairman Bill Malone. The induction ceremony occurred at the Freeholder meeting in Elizabeth on February 13.

mentum behind the entire campaign Officers Association, the Vice Presi- was County Democratic Chairper- dent of the Union County Health son, Charlotte De Filippo of Hill- Officers Association, and as a mem- side,” he said. ber of the Executive Committee of According to Mr. Proctor, “Free- the New Jersey Health Officers As- holders are basically responsible for sociation and the Association of the the daily operation of the county Professional Health Administrators. government. With budget and pro- “As a freeholder, the areas of most gram decisions that have to be met, it interest to me are emergency is their responsibility to get the best management, value for our tax dollars.” and the deliv- “We meet each week at the Ad- ery of health and ministration Building in Elizabeth. social services,” One week our meeting is devoted to he continued. “My setting an agenda. The following concern is the county week, we take action on the agenda.” emergency depart- Serving as the head of the Depart- ment responders; i.e., ment of Health for Rahway, Scotch firemen, firewomen, po- Plains, Hillside and Winfield, Mr. lice personnel, emergency

David B. Corbin for The Times A NEW HOME…On Westfield Avenue in Scotch Plains, construction crews are clearing the way for a new senior citizens complex which was approved when the Township Council sold the land to a developer for the erection of the facility. The Washington’s Birthday: Feb. 22 complex will be located directly behind the Scotch Hills Golf Course. CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK Page 10 Thursday, February 21, 2002 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Whether Mall or Downtown, Lingerie Store’s BOE Unanimously OKs Window Displays Couldn’t Be More Different 50 Bids for WHS Work By MICHELLE H. Le POIDEVIN photographs of how the windows ment to the media on any issues.” The store manager from the Provo By MICHELE J. VACCARI monitor and forecast the construc- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times should look.” Only the Deptford and Eatontown location told The Leader and The Specially Written for The Times tion beginning Monday, April 1. Every Victoria’s Secret store, However, she noted that an alter- managers confirmed further that their Times that while they still receive WESTFIELD -- At Tuesday When faced with a lot of ques- whether located in a mall or a down- nate packet of window display in- window displays are directed by cor- complaints about the window dis- night’s meeting, the Board of tions from board members, Mr. town, is provided by the corporate structions is now supplied to her at porate officials. plays from time to time, it is not a Education voted unanimously to Zanfardino replied, “Our focus is office with a packet of visual materi- the Rye location in order to meet the Every manager responsibly re- common occurrence. The store has approve the bids that were rec- not crisis management, but project als and directions for their window requests and concerns of the resi- ferred this newspaper to contact the maintained corporate-mandated dis- ommended to them by the Tren- management. Our goal is for you displays, according to Anthony dents. customer service number or public play directions without any alter- ton-based architectural firm de- to get your building completed in Hebron, Corporate Communications Mr. Hebron said that the situation relations officials. ations. signing the high school renova- time and for our contractors to get Officer for Intimate Brands, Inc., the in Rye is based on “different mat- “Every store will receive com- At the Conestoga Mall of the lin- tion and addition project. in and get out on time. Just like a parent company of Victoria’s Secret, ters,” which he refused to detail, but plaints from time to time,” Mr. gerie chain location in Nebraska, David A. Fraytak, of Faridy, conductor leads a symphony, we based in Ohio. would confirm that modifications Hebron told The Leader and The similar complaints have been re- Veisz and Fraytak, was back once want everyone to hit their notes at But, according to recent reports to have been made. He would not ex- Times, noting that while he has re- ceived by store managers. again, but this time he came bear- the right time.” this newspaper and interviews with a plain whether or not the controversy ceived letters from local residents “We direct them to the hotline at ing positive news. After review- Tuesday night, School Super- store manager in the Rye, N.Y. loca- surrounding the Westfield store was regarding the Westfield store and the corporate headquarters,” the ing over 50 bids, five were se- intendent Dr. William Foley made tion, this is not true for the downtown similar to that of the Rye branch. read letters to the editor in The Leader manager told The Leader and The lected to cover all aspects of the his presentation to the board re- or street-side settings of Westfield The managers of all Victoria’s Se- and The Times regarding the issue, Times. When dialing (614) 517-7111, project. garding a mid-year report of goals “This was the most competitive that were set in place at last year’s set of bids I have ever seen in over Board of Education retreat, which 30 years of architecture,” said Mr. took place last May. Fraytak. Six goals, including from dif- So competitive that in the bid- ferentiated instruction, revamp- ding for general construction, ing the gifted and talented pro- there were four bids that were gram, development of a suitable within $4,000 of each other. Mr. in-district program as an alterna- Fraytak also commented that the tive to out-of-district placements, board was fortunate enough to creation of a citizens advisory fall under the wave of cost in- committee, space utilization and creases taking place right now in multi-year budget planning re- construction. main the focus of this school year The board approved the fol- and will probably remain that way lowing bids on Tuesday. The bid for some time longer. for General Construction will “I think these are the clearest be awarded to Crain Construc- set of goals that were ever sent tion Company, Inc. of out,” said Board President Arlene Hackensack in the amount of Gardner. $6,156,400. Throughout the school year Sparta Steel Corporation of these goals have been constantly Sparta will be awarded the bid for reached for, including the real- structural steel work in the amount ization of the citizens advisory of $686,590. committee that has met five times, Hammond Contracting Com- focusing on equity in school-spon- Michelle H. Le Poidevin for The Times Michelle H. Le Poidevin for The Times pany, Inc. of Bloomfield will be sored activities, especially in ath- PANTIES…Woodbridge Center Mall in BRAS…The Menlo Park Mall in awarded the plumbing bid in the letics. Edison, which is a Simon Mall, fol- Woodbridge prominently displays its amount of $701,000, as well as A lot of anticipated hard work panties and bras, as well as full posters lows corporate directions in display- featuring models and products, at its ing its products. Store managers re- the bid for heating, ventilating and dedication from board mem- Victoria’s Secret location. fused to comment on whether or not and air conditioning in the amount bers and Superintendent Foley they have received any complaints of $1,706,110. needs to be expected if the board’s about window displays. Finally, the bid for electric work genuine concern for revamping a and Rye, where managers have been will be awarded to Tec Electric, special education program and asked by residents to “tone down” which is referred to as the “Client- Inc. of Forked River in the amount making services for children of their allegedly provocative displays. Relations Line,” the caller would be of $821,906. all needs more accessible within In an interview late Tuesday after- prompted to leave a message, name “We look forward to moving on the town of Westfield itself is to noon with Mr. Hebron, he main- and telephone number. According to with the project,” said Mr. be realized. tained that “there is no difference at the message, calls and complaints Fraytak. “I would not like to see our all” between the window displays are addressed as late as three busi- As Construction Manager, children get on a bus and go some- mandated by the corporate offices to ness days when phoning. Frank P. Zanfardino, Vice Presi- where else. I want to see as many the chain stores, whether in a mall or Finally, another mall location of dent of Construction of C. children as possible stay in street-side setting. Victoria’s Secret on Michigan Av- Raimondo & Sons of Fort Lee Westfield,” said board member The Victoria’s Secret windows enue in Chicago, Ill. experienced will be on the site every day to Kimberly Rhodes. found in the mall locations of several complaints regarding its win- Woodbridge, Edison, Bridgewater dow displays, according to their store and Short Hills, identically contain manager. The signage and colors used more provocative ingredients. The by the store were considered particu- mannequins are dressed in the store’s larly offensive and disruptive to resi- bras and panties, un-covered by satin dents and passersby. robes. Posters of Victoria’s Secret When asked about the contro- models are prominently featured in versies confirmed by the manag- the center of the main windows, with Michelle H. Le Poidevin for The Times ers at the Chicago, Conestoga, and LINGERIE?…Victoria’s Secret in Westfield has downplayed the full exposure of the store’s products. contents of its store windows to the point of displaying its most Provo stores, Mr. Hebron denied While the Westfield store refused conservative products, in stark comparison to its mall counter- any knowledge of the issue, re- to comment on Monday afternoon, parts. peating that every store will expe- the merchandise in this street-side rience some kind of opposition as store is downplayed with bras peek- to its store displays from time to ing out from behind satin robes which cret stores in New Jersey, excluding the response to the store has been time. cover the mannequins, as well as a those in Deptford and Eatontown “positive.” “We have been and continue to be selection of striped cloth pants and offered the same statement: “It is Last July, Tina Rivera, a mother a good neighbor,” said Mr. Hebron, tank tops, as well as patterned “baby- company policy that we cannot com- in Provo, Utah claimed that her 6- adding that his company has care- doll” or knee-length lingerie. Com- year-old son was negatively affected fully weighed the concerns of resi- paratively, the posters found at the by the images in a Victoria’s Secret dents in Westfield regarding the win- Westfield location were solid in pas- window display in the Provo Towne dow displays. tel hues, without a model posing McGinn Center Mall. Calling the displays Headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, prominently. Instead, only a minia- “soft-core pornography,” she re- the parent company of Victoria’s ture poster is inserted inside of a CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 quested that the posters in the stores Secret, namely The Limited, Inc. Brooks Crandall for The Times small stand, with a model covered in tion to Lieutenant Ettore, were be dismantled. and Intimate Brands, Inc., umbrellas PRETTY FACE…Fanwood resident Paige Crandall peeks through one of the Firefighter Marc Donnodio and pieces of playground equipment, while she enjoys playing a game of hide and a modest piece of lingerie. Firefighter Andy Regenthal. At a town-wide function, she cir- fellow chain stores, such as The Lim- seek with her father’s camera in Mindowaskin Park in Westfield on sunny, On Monday afternoon, the store culated petitions, encouraging a ited, Express, Lerner New York, spring-like Sunday. manager from the Victoria’s Secret change in the window displays, and Structure, New York & Company, in Rye, which is a downtown or repeatedly left messages with corpo- Henri Bendel, Bath & Body Works, “street-side” store and not located Proctor rate headquarters, which were not and The White Barn Candle Com- Mrs. Dyckman Declares inside of a mall, told The Westfield CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 returned. pany. Leader and The Times of Scotch looking forward to this job. We have Mr. Hebron told a Utah newspa- Victoria’s Secret, which was es- Plains-Fanwood that after being con- a budget meeting on Tuesday evening, per, Deseret News, that the signs tablished in 1985, sprouted out of an SP-F BOE Candidacy fronted with opposition from resi- and a regular meeting on Thursday would not be taken down, even though effort by The Limited, Inc. when it dents over the window displays, they evening. I’d like to think people are Victoria’s Secret respects “the opin- branched out to Intimate Brands, Inc. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 were told by the corporate office to going to feel good about my being a ion of others.” and created the lingerie stores. “I understand the (teachers) associa- into a valuable source of information by “tone down” their windows. member of the Board of Chosen Free- tion wanting to protect and maintain asking parents to participate in the secu- Normally, she stated, managers are holders. Our meetings are always open their current level of benefits for their rity improvement process,” she remarked. teachers. However, we need to look at the given a standard packet which delin- to the public, and we welcome any- “I also look forward to being able to one who would like to attend.” realities of the current economy and rec- participate in the cyclical curriculum re- eates the way in which lingerie and ognize that most other professions have view process and I’m very interested in other merchandise must be displayed. had to make concessions in this area,” learning what the supervisors and teach- “We should all have the same dis- she observed. ers have to say about the success of play,” she explained. “We are sent www.goleader.com Another important issue that she has various aspects of the curriculum,” she followed closely and would like the op- said. portunity to facilitate is the fifth grade “An issue of great concern to many transition into the middle schools. educators and parents is testing. I think “I believe that this transition can be a that it is important to remember that OWEN BRAND good thing and that good communica- testing is only a piece of the whole as- tion between the board and the public sessment process. It serves a purpose, will be an essential component of mak- but it is important to recognize it is only ing it a success,” she said. one tool.” Your Hometown Regarding school security, Mrs. She said that testing is useful to deter- Dyckman said that this has always been mine disparity between schools within MORTGAGE BANKER an area of concern and focus for the the district, in order to understand where board, but has become a more prominent improvements may be needed. issue because of recent events in the If elected, Mrs. Dyckman will have to news. resign her position as President of the OFFICIAL PROCLAMATION…DECA students, pictured, left to right, Rob “The district has had Emergency Man- Mattar, David Baumwoll and Andrew Pavoni, joined Fanwood Mayor Louis PTA at Coles. Since filing her petition, Jung and Scotch Plains Mayor Martin Marks, after the Mayors issued a joint agement Teams in place for a long time, she has had to set aside her gavel in order proclamation declaring the week of February 10-17 as DECA Free Enterprise but, because of recent events, it is now time to avoid conflict of interests. Week in Fanwood and Scotch Plains. to take security to another level,” she stated. During Mrs. Dyckman’s run for the “I feel we are very fortunate in Scotch board seat, her public responsibilities Residential - Construction Plains and Fanwood to have such a good will be taken over by the First Vice Presi- school system. Education is an evolving dent of the PTA, while Mrs. Dyckman Commercial - Bridge Loans process and there is always room for will continue to serve the PTA in an improvement,” she added. advisory capacity. Local (908) 789-2730 Speaking from experience, she said So far, Mrs. Dyckman is the only she has seen the new security proce- resident to declare her candidacy for the Toll Free (888) 489-9680 Jim Hely dures at Coles working very efficiently. upcoming election. There are three seats Pager (908) 535-8244 “Staff members have been extremely to be filled: two for Scotch Plains and one [email protected] vigilant to enforce the new security pro- for Fanwood. cedures,” she commented. It is another Candidates have until Monday, Feb- challenge to insure the facilities are safe ruary 25, to submit their petitions, with See us in the Verizon Yellow Pages. throughout the entire evening as use of the elections set for Tuesday, April 16. Licenced Mortgage Bankers - NJ Dept. of Banking Only 1 of 40 lawyers is a the buildings increases. Terms begin at the re-organization meet- Equal Housing lender Supreme Court Certified Trial Lawyer. “Through the recent security survey ing held at the end of April and each term INJURY CASES (908) 789-9000 sent out by the PTA, the district is tapping runs for three years. CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK Page 2 Thursday, February 21, 2002 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Freeholders Sponsor Tree-Planting WTC Memorial Proposed Program At UC Grammar Schools For Downtown Westfield A tree will be planted in April on March 5, from 9 a.m. to noon at WESTFIELD – A committee has many friends and neighbors we lost the grounds of each public and pri- Trailside Nature and Science Center been formed to develop a World Trade on that tragic day,” said Mrs. vate grammar school in Union in Mountainside.” Center Memorial in downtown Weinstein. County through a program sponsored “Planting trees on Arbor Day is a Westfield to honor the residents who Andrea McDermott, who also by the Union County Board of Cho- way of demonstrating our apprecia- lost their lives in the attack on Sep- serves on the United Fund Septem- sen Freeholders to celebrate the 130th tion of Union County’s natural won- tember 11. According to former coun- ber 11th Committee added, “The anniversary of Arbor Day. ders,” said Freeholder Nicholas cilwoman Janis Weinstein, who heads Westfield families who lost their “The Freeholders are dedicated to Scutari. “It also shows our concern the group, the Town of Westfield has loved ones are extremely supportive improving the appearance and envi- that future generations will be able designated property on the corner of of creating a memorial that will help ronment of Union County through to enjoy the environmental and fi- East Broad and North Avenue for the everyone in the community heal from the planting of shade trees,” said nancial benefits that trees bring to memorial. She stated that a commit- this terrible event.” Freeholder Deborah Scanlon, liai- our county.” tee has been formed to create a de- Committee members Mark son to the Union County Shade Tree Arbor Day originated in 1872 when sign for the site. Mrs. Weinstein first Fischbach, architect, and Craig Stock, Advisory Board. J. Sterling Morton proposed to the proposed the memorial last year fol- landscape architect, have produced a Freeholder Scanlon has written to Nebraska Board of Agriculture that a lowing the September 11 tragedy rendering for the site. It consists of a the principals of nearly 150 gram- special day be set aside for the plant- that claimed the lives of several sculpture made of granite and glass mar schools in Union County de- ing of trees. The first Arbor Day was Westfield residents. surrounded by a stone benchwall and scribing the tree-planting program. observed with the planting of more Other members of the committee landscaped paths. The County will provide either a Red than a million trees in Nebraska. In Michelle H. Le Poidevin for The Westfield Leader include Andrea McDermott, wife of The next steps, according to Ms. Oak or a Flowering Kousa Dogwood 1949, a New Jersey man, Harry J. SOUTHSIDE STRIKES BACK…La Plume lingerie store, situated on South Mayor Gregory S. McDermott; Jane Weinstein, are to determine the to each public and private grammar Banker secured the passage of fed- Avenue, has managed to avoid the controversy swirling around its northside counterpart, Victoria’s Secret on East Broad Street. Sentivan, President of the Westfield project costs and begin our school in Union County. eral legislation making National Ar- Rotary; Sherry Cronin, Executive fundraising campaign. The commit- “The program includes training bor Day the last Friday in April each Director of the Downtown Westfield tee will seek private donations of teachers and parents from each school year. Corporation; and Barbara Ball, money and materials to cover the how to care for their tree after it is For more information about the Westfield “Y”, F-SP Y Plan former Trustee of the Westfield Foun- cost of the memorial. planted and how to involve the stu- Freeholders’ Arbor Day Tree Pro- dation. The committee has been es- Those interested in contributing to dents in celebrating Arbor Day,” Free- gram, contact the Union County tablished as a 501c(3) non-profit or- the memorial should contact Janis holder Scanlon added. “The training Shade Tree Advisory Board at (908) Joint Trips for Spring ganization, with the assistance of Weinstein at 908-233-0189 or make program will be held on Tuesday, 789-3653. David Foltz, Esq. checks payable to “The September The Westfield “Y”, located at 220 is furnished with antiques, modern “There is a great deal of interest in 11 Memorial Park Committee”, P. O. Clark Street, Westfield and the sculptures, beautiful gardens, and Fanwood-Scotch Plains YMCA, lo- panoramic views of the Hudson River. the community in creating a lasting Box 712, Westfield, New Jersey and appropriate memorial for the 07091. Westfield History Societies cated at 1340 Martine Avenue, Scotch Lunch will be served in the Tarrytown Plains, announce joint trips for the area, and a visit to historic Sunnyside spring. will occur. This is the cozy riverside Announce Annual Meeting On Tuesday, April 23, travelers “snuggery” of author, Washington WESTFIELD — The Planning torical Society and the West Fields will begin the day with nearly 200 Irving. The fee for this trip is $75. Westfield Recreation Events Committee for the Spring Assembly Chapter of the Sons of the American lifelike wax figures at Madam “Y” membership is not required of the Westfield history societies has Revolution. Tussaud’s Wax Museum in New York for the trips. Transportation, bus announced that the group’s annual The Miller-Cory House Museum City. Visitors to the museum can driver gratuity and all entry fees are Rhythm Social Dance: Learn the Tavern in the Park in Roselle Park. meeting will be held on Wednesday, Volunteers are the host association interact with and touch any of the included. Meals are included where Salsa, Swing, Merengue, Cha-Cha, The evening will consist of dinner, April 17, at 8 p.m. at the First Baptist this year, represented on the com- 178 handcrafted images of famous specified. Hustle and more! Class runs from dessert and dancing to the hottest Church, located at 170 Elm Street in mittee by Pat D’Angelo. people, such as Rudy Giuliani and To ensure a space, register in per- February 5 through March 5 on tunes! A 5x7 photo also is included. Westfield. Other committee members are Bob John Travolta. Lunch will be served son at the front desk of either the Tuesday. 8-9 p.m. Cost is $65 per Tickets are $32 per person. Introductory music will start about Miller and Don Mokrauer of the at the famous Carmine’s Restaurant. Fanwood-Scotch Plains YMCA or couple or $40 single. Family Bowling Night: Join us 7:45 p.m. Historical Society, Richard Underhill In the afternoon, free time is avail- The Westfield “Y”. Payment in full Mad Science Workshop: Call- for Family fun at Linden Lanes! The assembly marks the yearly of the Genealogical Society, and John able for all to tour the Rockefeller is due upon registration and no re- ing all Jr. Scientists to create hands- Pizza, Soda, rental shoes, 2 hours of gathering of the community’s four Lawson and Ken Hoover of the SAR. Center area. The fee is $65. funds will be issued unless your seat on educational science experi- bowling and special Laser Lights are history organizations, including the The program will be announced as On Wednesday, May 22, a tour of can be sold. For more information ences! Topics include Lights, Color included for only $10 per person. Genealogical Society of the West soon as plans are complete. The fea- Kykuit mansion will be held. This please call (908) 233-2700 (Westfield Action, Lasers, Dry Ice, Acids and Saturday April 27 from 4 to 6 p.m. Fields, the Miller-Cory House Mu- ture presentation will be followed by was the home to three generations of “Y”) or (908) 889-8880 (Fanwood- Bases, Rocket Building, Optical The Teen Center program is for seum Volunteers, the Westfield His- refreshments and the public is invited. the Rockefeller family. The mansion Scotch Plains YMCA). Illusions, and Slime! This special high school students on Friday workshop will be held vacation nights from 8 p.m. to midnight. week (March 25 through 29) from Music, movies, pool tables, video 9 a.m. to noon. Cost: $100. games, ping-pong, foosball, air Discount Lift Tickets: Tickets hockey, big screen TV, refresh- are available for Camelback, ments, lounge area and special Shawnee, Jack Frost, Blue Moun- events are featured. 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CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood Thursday, February 21, 2002 Page 3 Drinking Water Improvement Center Formed At NJIT in Newark

NEWARK – The New Jersey In- ronmental Engineering and Science posed drinking water regulations and stitute of Technology, along with at New Jersey Institute of Technol- standards, which, if passed, will be the American Water Works Asso- ogy (NJIT) and the New Jersey Sec- more stringent than current ones. ciation, recently founded the New tion of the American Water Works Other aims of the center include Jersey Applied Water Research Cen- Association. encouraging state utilities and uni- ter, which will unite industry, gov- Researchers from NJIT and the versities to conduct drinking water ernment and academia in a common Water Works Association, a non- research; providing research ideas effort to research and improve the profit group dedicated to providing on water supply to the Office of state’s drinking water. the state with safe drinking water, Science and Research of the New The center will be operated jointly signed a memorandum of agree- Jersey Department of Environmen- by the Otto H. York Center for Envi- ment on Wednesday, Feb. 14, estab- tal Protection; monitoring research lishing the Applied Water Research to assure that drinking water issues Center. are being addressed and establish- Runnells Guild Notes “The center will have an immedi- ing a public service center that will Sale For March 7 ate impact on the state’s water infra- inform residents about research on structure and will fill in the gaps water supply. BERKELEY HEIGHTS – The that national research programs have Kevin Dixon, chair of New Jersey Volunteer Guild of Runnells Spe- not addressed,” says Taha Marhaba, Section of the American Water cialized Hospital of Union County Ph.D., an associate professor of en- Works Association, says the center will sponsor a “Something Differ- vironmental engineering at NJIT and will not only allow researchers to ent” sale on Thursday, March 7, co-director of the center. “The wa- better understand the science of from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the facility’s ter utilities, the regulatory agen- water, but since American Water Multi-purpose Room, located at cies, the consultants and the univer- Works represents the water utility 40 Watchung Way in Berkeley sities will now – because of the firms, also lead to better service to Heights. center – be able to work together on residents. Steve Kim (Image Photo) for The Westfield Leader and The Times The sale will feature products applied water research.” “The center will have a trickle FACE OFF FOR CHARITY...The Westfield High School (HS) and the Cranford High School hockey teams faced off at seen on television, such as um- Warinanco Rink in Roselle on February 13 in a charity hockey game for Westfield HS graduate and Cranford resident Researchers will also work to as- down effect,” Dixon says. “It will Dean Eberling who was lost in the tragic September 11 attacks. Eberling’s two daughters, Cori and Lauren, dropped the brellas, tap lights, Orange Glow- sure that the region’s water supply help us to produce water more eco- Oxi Clean, Wonder Mop and tap- ceremonial first pucks of the benefit game, which raised $4,520 through ticket sales as well as raffle ticket and T-shirt is safe from bio-terrorist attacks. nomically and efficiently, which is sales. All proceeds were distributed equally between the two towns’ September 11 funds. Pictured, left to right, are: WHS estries for Christmas, among other They will work on a monitoring good for the residents.” co-captain Neil Ciemniecki, referee, Amy Eberling, Cori, Lauren and a Cranford HS co-captain. items. system that can quickly identify bio- The Office of Volunteer Services logical agents deposited in the wa- of Runnells Hospital is interested ter infrastructure, Marhaba says. in recruiting new volunteers. Flex- The center will also research ways St. Barnabas Posts Dates County Surrogate Advises ible hours and diverse opportuni- to combat drought, a current prob- ties exist with resident contact, lem given this winter’s low rainfall. For Support Groups along with other tasks. For infor- Another issue the center will ad- Seniors On Estate Planning mation, please call (908) 771-5847. dress is how to meet newly pro- LIVINGSTON – St. Barnabas Mall. Newborns in car seats or stroll- Medical Center in Livingston has ers are welcome. Union County Surrogate James S. them in the right direction.” announced the dates for several pro- Parenting Insight is held from 2 to LaCorte spoke at the John L. Ruddy LaCorte offered to meet with the Brochure Highlights Rich History grams. 3 p.m. and the Breastfeeding Sup- VFW Post 7363 in Clark to advise organization again to help members An HIV/AIDS Support Group for port Group takes place from 1 to 2 United Auto Worker retirees on the evaluate their wills to make sure they Patients is offered on the second and p.m. The next meeting date for both handling of wills and estate plan- are valid and self-proving. With a Of Union County Court House fourth Mondays of the month, from groups is February 26. For reserva- ning. self-proving will, witnesses do not 6:30 to 8 p.m., on the first floor, Suite tions and information, please call LaCorte answered questions about have to be located in order for the The Union County Clerk’s office ments since, including a modern, 106 of the Atkins Kent Medical Build- (973) 322-2584. the proceeds of admitting a will into will to be declared valid. has put together a brochure, “A two-story entrance opened in 2000.” ing, directly across from the Medical A NICU Parents Support Group probate, how to make changes to LaCorte urged the seniors to be History of the Union County Court- The brochure is available at the Center. The next meeting will be meets on the second and fourth Tues- wills, trusts, power of attorney, how sure they know where original cop- house Complex”. The brochure Union County Clerk’s offices in at February 25. For more information days of each month from 6:30 to 8 estates are handled in the absence of ies of their wills are located and that highlights the rich history of Union the Union County Court House in or to register for the program, please p.m. in the Pediatric Conference a last will and testament. they are secure. County’s center of law and govern- Elizabeth and 300 North Avenue in call (973) 322-2584. Room, fourth floor of the Medical “Many people, especially senior Mr. LaCorte went on to say, “this ment. Westfield. Parenting Insight and a Center. The next meeting will be citizens, are unsure about how to make will is a vital document. Making sure The area in and around the court- Visitors are welcome at the Court- Breastfeeding Support Group are February 26. For reservations and their final preparations,” Mr. LaCorte everything is handled properly can house complex has been the site of house. School and organized tours both held on the first four Tuesdays information, please call (973) 322- said. “There is a lot of misleading avoid conflict and hardship for fam- many key moments in Union can be scheduled through the Union of every month at the Ambulatory 5503. information out there. I try to inform ily members later.” County history; including Revolu- County Clerk’s office by calling Care Center, 200 South Orange Av- An Infertility and IVF Support seniors about the issues behind wills Mr. LaCorte can be reached at tionary War skirmishes and reviews (908) 527-4787. enue, across from the Livingston Group is offered on the second and and estates in New Jersey and point (908) 527-4280. of troops for many American con- fourth Wednesdays of each month flicts. Nearby, the alleged murder from 7 to 8:30 p.m. on the fourth of Hannah Caldwell, wife of The floor of the East Wing of the Medical Reverend James Caldwell of the • Criminal Defense - Federal & State Center. The next meeting will be “Fighting Parson,” by British • Complex Civil Litigation held on February 27. To register, troops, inspired the Union County please call (973) 322-8286. seal. • DWI & Municipal Court Women Supporting Women: Cop- “For more than 330 years, a gov- ing With Primary Ovarian Cancer How’s Your “Lawngevity” ernment building has been located meets on the second and fourth Thurs- at Broad Street and Rahway Av- days of each month, from 10:30 a.m. enue in Elizabeth,” Union County ROBERT G. STAHL, Esq. to noon in the Cancer Center Confer- Clerk Joanne Rajoppi said. “Con- ence Room, in the East Wing of the struction of the present Courthouse Former Federal Prosecutor Medical Center. The next meeting began in 1903 and the building has will be on February 28. To register, seen many additions and improve- please call (973) 322-2414. 220 St. Paul Street, Westfield, NJ 07090 See it all in color! 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At the beginning of D and the County of Union the Township of Scotch Plains issued another terrorist warning placing the New Year, he found out that his Diction Deception Member of: U.S. armed forces, police and law en- Member of: department at work would be questioned Below are four arcane words, each New Jersey Press Association New Jersey Press Association • National Newspaper Association forcement officials on “high alert” world- in the Enron scandal (he trades natural National Newspaper Association Scotch Plains Business & Professional Association wide. It was the latest such warning with four definitions – only one is cor- gas). You think you’ve got problems? rect. The others are made up. Are you Westfield Area Chamber of Commerce Fanwood Business & Professional Association coming after the horrible tragedies we I believe during these times that we all Periodicals – Postage Paid at Westfield, New Jersey Periodicals – Postage Paid at Scotch Plains, New Jersey sharp enough to discern this deception of all experienced on September 11. have to take a step back and keep things diction? P.O. Box 250 • 50 Elm Street P. O. Box 368 • 1906 Bartle Avenue I for one take these warnings pretty in perspective. If you have your health, If you can guess one correctly – good Westfield, N.J. 07091 Scotch Plains, N.J. 07076 serious. I mean, I live here in Westfield, your family, and have managed to hang guess. If you get two – well-read indi- which stands in the shadow of New York Tele: (908) 232-4407 • E-mail: [email protected] • Web: www.goleader.com • Fax: (908) 232-0473 onto your job, I’d say you’re in pretty vidual. If you get three – word expert. If City, and what was the World Trade good shape. you get all four – You must have a lot of POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the offices of the newspapers at Center. That is why I say to all residents in free time! P. O. Box 250, Westfield, New Jersey 07091 We all experienced the tragedies up Westfield, who are up in arms over the All words and correct definitions close, whether it was because a neigh- displays at the Victoria Secret store get come from the board game Diction PUBLISHED EVERY THURSDAY BY WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. bor, friend or co-worker was lost on that your priorities straight. If the only thing Deception. horrible day. you can complain about today is a store Michelle H. LePoidevin Horace R. Corbin Fred K. Lecomte These have been some tough times on Answers to last week’s arcane words. that specializes in and sells sexy women’s 1. Porcate – Formed in ridges A&E and EDUCATION PUBLISHER SALES DIRECTOR all of us. I have one friend who works in undergarments who’s window is dis- Manhattan for a financial company and 2. Prolegomenon – An introductory Suzette F. Stalker David B. Corbin Michael L. Bartiromo playing sexy women’s undergarments, remark or a foreword COMMUNITY ASSISTANT PUBLISHER & SPORTS MARKETING & PRODUCTION he lost many co-workers on September then I’d say that at this date in time, your 3. Trabeculate – Marked with cross- Karen M. Hinds Robert P. Connelly 11. He recently told me that one of his life is pretty good. bars OFFICE MANAGER CLASSIFIEDS & LEGALS best friends from high school, who is a Patrick Cerria 4. Patibulated – Put to death on the Green Beret, was shipped off to an un- Westfield SUBSCRIPTION PRICE gallows One-year – $24 • Two-year – $46 • Three-year – $66 • One-year college (September to May) – $16 AQUILON 1. Flowing; streaming Westfield Leader Reader Praises 2. Having a greenish-blue color 3. The north wind To Borrow a Phrase, ‘What We’ve Michelle H. LePoidevin for Pen & Ink 4. A Roman mineral bath ILLECEBROUS Congratulations to Michelle H. sure well, you do not stand alone in your 1. Alluring LePoidevin on her Pen & Ink editorial in beliefs. I am proud to be one of those 2. Illegal Got Here Is Failure to Communicate’ the January 31 edition of The Westfield who stand with you in what you wrote 3. Malicious; vile Leader. As a former resident of Westfield and hope that the FDNY firefighters who 4. Of no consequence; useless As expressed in the movie Cool Hand Luke “What make public their meeting schedule for the coming during the 1980’s, we still continue to hoisted that flag are represented in a SCARAMOUCH we’ve got here is failure to communicate.” 12 months, and it’s normal for the calendar to be subscribe having departed Westfield statue that cries out for release. 1. A beggar; mendicant We sometimes miss reporting on government followed. eleven years ago. It is when a story such These are not the words of some “sun- 2. A buffoon in motley dress as hers is published that we fully con- shine patriot” but those of one who so 3. A petty street thief; pickpocket meetings when the published dates get changed, and Every so often, a meeting date will be changed due tinue to appreciate why we have re- strongly believes that recognition for 4. A fair weather friend we don’t run across the public notice of that change. to a variety of reasons. When this occurs, the entity newed our subscription for the past these brave men and women regardless ICHNEUMON This doesn’t happen often with our coverage of the is responsible for notifying the public of the change, twenty years. of race is depicted exactly as to how it 1. An early stage or beginning towns and the school boards. They always send us On the morning of September 13, I occurred. This photographic piece of 2. A nickname and doing so in a timely manner — normally 48 was touring my hotel and passed by the history requires no change or updating. 3. A small weasel-like animal of India emails or fax notices of date changes; we have a hours advanced notice is required. Gift Shop only to find the New York Post Thanking you and Ms. LePoidevin for and Africa consistent stream of communication. In advance of its reorganization meeting on Janu- cover depicting the three firefighters your call to heart and common sense, I 4. A small green lizard, usually grow- Although we regularly report on the Union County ary 6, the Union County Freeholders made public the hoisting our flag. I was awestruck by the remain with the deepest admiration and ing no more than seven centimeters in image and how it paralleled the Iwo Jima respect. length Board of Chosen Freeholders meetings, sometimes 2002 schedule of their regular and agenda meetings. raising on February 19, 1945. I relayed J. Edward Cecala Answers will appear in next week’s we get tripped up. This happened recently. This newspaper requested a copy via fax, but after such to my partners at a meeting shortly New York, NY issue. The Freeholders’ published meeting schedule called failing to receive it, instead found the schedule on the thereafter and have that cover photo hang- ing in my office since that day. for a regular public session to be held on Thursday Union County government’s website. Having served on active duty as a Scotch Plains Fire Department Saves evening, February 14. When our reporter and pho- This schedule had inadvertently reversed the meet- Marine Corps Officer from 1967-1972, I tographer for this newspaper arrived in Elizabeth ing dates for the agenda and regular sessions, and still to this day have my office embla- Presbyterian Church Bell that evening, they were informed that the meeting zoned with Corps memorabilia. One eventually, this error was corrected. particular item is a 50th anniversary Last week, the Scotch Plains Fire Coles; a prominent local citizen for had, instead, been held the previous evening. We had We understand that the Freeholders have no intent pencil sketch of the Iwo Jima Memorial Department was called upon to help out whom Coles School was named. messed up and were a little embarrassed. to exempt themselves from the Open Public Meet- hanging in my office next to the NY Post one of its neighbors, the Willow Grove Several Sundays mornings ago, the Upon inquiry, we found out that the Freeholders ings Act or to inadequately inform the public of the cover. Presbyterian Church at 1961 Raritan head usher that day at Willow Grove Ms. LePoidevin is right on target and Road. No there was no fire, but there was enthusiastically carrying out his did properly advertise the change of meeting notice change in meeting dates. I heartily applaud her position. We have was a need to release from its stuck duties, ringing the bell to announce that in The Star Ledger on February 11 and that they did As this newspaper is just one of many publications become so overly sensitive to what is position the church bell located in the Sunday worship was about to begin and have a notice posted on the sixth floor of the county in Union County that the Freeholders in Elizabeth required of us in order to be politically belfry on the old stone chapel roof. That that all within earshot were invited to correct that we sometimes cower from bell has rung for more than one hundred attend. The bell’s unexpected response building. We just didn’t catch it. must notify about meeting dates and any changes to saying what must be said. Stand up and years every Sunday morning since it to the vigorous ringing was to jump off As background to all of this, there is a state law, those dates, initiative on our part is required to assist take a bow Ms. LePoidevin and know was donated in 1887 by Dr. J Ackerman its yoke and become caught in the old enacted some years ago, to ensure that everyone has in the process. rafters. What to do? Who to call? No one had greater access to government at all levels. The Open Our newspapers have excellent communication a ladder high enough to reach the bel- Public Meetings Act requires a governmental body with many aspects of county government, including NJ Transit Executive Director Warsh fry. A day or two later, a church member be it a town council, a board of education, a local the sheriff’s office, county clerk, surrogate, parks, phoned the nearby Scotch Plains, zoning or planning board, county or state govern- Wants to Set Record Straight With Media Southside Fire Department, and in true the Westfield extension office and others. neighborly fashion, the firefighters ment entities to adequately notify the public of In order to provide improved reporting to you of I want to set the record straight and chases a record 1,400 cruiser buses, 85 drove across the street with their truck upcoming meetings so that those who may be inter- the Freeholder meetings, we need to improve. clarify grossly incorrect information that articulated buses with an option for 70 with the extremely long ladder, hoisted ested in attending have some advance notice. We’re working on this with Sebastian D’Elia, has been reported in the media recently. more, 200 rail coaches and 33 diesel on of their men in the basket up to the During the last month, NJ Transit and 29 electric locomotives. We are also bell tower, and voila! The bell was freed Typically, this is done by posting meeting sched- Director of Public Information for the Union hired a total of 98 people of whom 91 ready to proceed with the purchase of to ring again. ules in the building where the meeting will be held County Freeholders. We’re also going to call the were critical union hires consisting of bi-level rail cars when the proper fund- In gratitude for the invaluable help and by sending official notices to local newspapers Freeholder members on a regular basis to keep the assistant conductors, bus operators, ing is in place. of the Fire Department in general, and cleaners, trackmen, among others. In Now that the record is set straight, I for publication. for its specific help in this instance, the lines of communication open. We extend our hand addition, three key support positions publicly pledge my utmost support for Willow Grove Church is planning to At the start of each year, most government bodies to them to do the same. were filled including an assistant for a a smooth transition to whomever Gov- honor the area firefighters with a spe- federally mandated program, a garage ernor McGreevey chooses as my suc- cial event in the near future. People of foreman and a rail infrastructure em- cessor. the community, and especially the ployee. Jeffrey A. Warsh neighborhood, will be invited to par- In Trenton, Where Has All The Money Gone It must be known that I was directed Executive Director NJ Transit ticipate. by the previous administration to hire Barbara Couphos five of the 98 people recently hired. Fanwood Who’s Accountable Now? In addition, I have also been accused of allowing the Southern New Jersey See it all on the Web! Nearly everyone would agree, the latter years of terms of aid to municipalities, which, in turn, Light Rail project to be built. Action to Reader Lauds Defender begin that project was taken prior to me www.goleader.com the 1990s seemed the most prosperous times the affects local property tax rates, education, infra- joining NJ Transit in July 1999. Of Victoria’s Secret American economy has experienced. Government structure development and a host of other matters. In fact, that project is under the juris- Finally!! Someone who knows what spending reportedly lagged behind the higher tax It appears, when one looks at it, that there is a diction of the New Rail Construction they’re talking about. Hats off to Department, which reports directly to More Letters Meredith DeMarco, Defender of collections. Federal budget deficits seemed soon to trend emerging. The economic cycle has changed the Commissioner of Transportation and Victoria’s Secret. be vanquished. The soaring stock market filled the and this is where New Jersey finds itself, yet again. not the Executive Director. on Page 5 Elena Schatz wallets of individual investors and the coffers of A year ago, the party was still in full swing. Today, While I have been criticized by vari- Westfield ous parties in the media for failing to pension funds and other institutional investors. the hangover is severe. It happened 12 years ago, address the capacity issues during my Everyone, it seemed, was buying, so nearly ev- too, when Jim Florio took over after the go-go tenure, it must be noted that we pur- eryone was working. The economic boom certainly 1980s, when the economy was healthy and all Public Transportation Is Solution, didn’t bypass our state, as unemployment dropped, seemed well. Instead, he inherited a fiscal mess companies settled in the Garden State and most that, he felt, required a major tax hike. Today, Erratum Not Parking Decks and Debt everything seemed to be coming up roses. Governor Jim McGreevey faces a similar problem In the February 7 edition, a Editor’s Note: A copy of this letter take a 40-year bond because interest Then there was the dot.com balloon bust, Global as he tries to balance the state budget while keeping photo caption offering the ad- was also sent to the Mayor and Town rates are so low. However, interest Crossing, the big slide of mighty Lucent and now his promise of no tax hike. dress of Assemblywoman Council of Westfield. rates reflect a market we might say Linda d. Stender’s office in- that “m” is for mood and rates are low the Enron scandals. Is this the end of a pyramid Were the good times in New Jersey due to the * * * * * because of recession and negative na- scheme era and Arthur Andersen accounting stan- Whitman tax cuts of the early and mid 1990s? or due correctly gave the location of Parking decks it’s back to the dis- Second Street in Fanwood. The tional and worldwide expectations. dards? to the Florio tax hike of 1990? Was it the roaring cussion that still has high interest A headline of The New York Times of correct location is Second among residents, some of whom are February 7 reads, “To Cut Deficit, Even so how is it that New Jersey’s government, national economy under Democrat Bill Clinton and the Street in Scotch Plains. We calling for a referendum. McGreevey Suggests Furloughs.” A with all of its revenue sources — state sales tax, Republican Congress? Each political party would argue regret the error. Town parking consultants feel we photo caption says, “The Governor, state income tax, state lottery, tolls from some of the that it was their doing that allowed us to enjoy the fruits have a historic opportunity to under- leaving a budget meeting in Trenton, is urging state employees to consider nation’s most-heavily traveled highways, motor of the great pros- unpaid furloughs, and is not ex- vehicle registration, port fees, casino gambling, gas perity and the pected to make a decision on more tax, as well as the countless licenses and permits other’s fault for layoffs until Sunday.” Corporations are also encouraging employees to issued from Trenton, to name just a few, finds itself our current di- take vacations/furloughs. with such a big shortfall in the money needed to run lemma. On the national level, President things? How did the situation get so bad, so quick? Though we’d Bush has dispensed with the sur- plus destroyed our opportunity to After several years of economic boom, healthy love to see pay down the debt, and is now tax receipts and rising surpluses, the state some states- headed to create new gigantic defi- government’s finances seem to have been sup- manship in fig- cits, while planning to borrow from the healthy Social Security Trust ported by a house of cards. It reminds us of the uring out why Funds, as his father did. seemingly well-off family with the big house, the this has hap- I’m sure this is a good time for three cars, the round-the-world vacations and all pened again, so the consultants to head up such a large, long-term project but a bad the toys who, a month after the chief breadwinner that it won’t time for the town to take on a huge is laid off, has exhausted its savings and is filing happen any debt. for bankruptcy. more, it does We have less people in town now, as the population has dropped Less than a year ago, the state economy was still not matter who from mid-32,000 to high 29,000. humming along pretty nicely, even as the national is to blame for What we have, evidently, are more economy began showing its first cracks in nearly a our current fis- cars. The more cars we have, the less air for our children more decade. All is well, our leaders in Trenton assured cal woes. Gov- asthma. us. Then, in the wake of the September 11 attacks on ernor We cannot ignore Global Warm- New York City and weeks before our gubernatorial McGreevey is ing and its consequences. It was 77 degrees in Washington, D.C. last election, everything seemed to come apart. Big now account- week. Another chunk, twice the troubles were predicted for the incoming governor. able for the size of Manhattan, has separated Estimates of the state budget deficit began to bal- state finances from a major iceberg. Basically, we have early summer weather loon. After the election, while the incoming admin- by election, and now, but it’s winter. istration began to grapple with the scope of the it is time for us Town representatives who are financial problems it would encounter, the lame- to dismiss the truly concerned with the welfare of their residents will look to sup- duck State Legislature went on a holiday spending spoils of war at- ply public transportation for com- spree, with many members voting to spend state tax titude and stand muters. dollars. behind the gov- Let’s get some cute trolleys The government in Trenton, unfortunately, doesn’t ernor to start the moving. live in a vacuum. Its woes become our woes, in next upswing. Barbara Briemer Westfield CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood Thursday, February 21, 2002 Page 5 More Letters to the Editor Scotch Plains Resident Asks Teachers Victoria’s Secret Should Customize Union to Resolve Contract Its Advertising to Westfield Editors note: a copy of this letter was ever, the time has come to stop making Victoria’s Secret, A Free Economy also sent to Mr. Ed Leonard, President unreasonable demands. With over 80% Like many Westfield residents, I have walk, the Vanderbilt mansion and the of the Scotch Plains Fanwood Education of the annual school budget already used been following the Victoria’s Secret is- America’s Cup also serves up two all Association and Dr. Donald Sheldon, to pay salaries and benefits, very little is sue and have decided to add my “two beef patties, special sauce, lettuce, But… President of the Scotch Plains-Fanwood left for other expenses. Once upon a cents”. I realize that my suggestion is cheese, pickles…you get the idea. But Board of Education time, most of us did receive fully paid impacted by the terms of the lease agree- here’s the hitch, there are no golden I have read the comments of people on Secret’s window. Anyone who wants to * * health care benefits as a part of our ment. I suppose legally, it makes a dif- arches. McDonald’s in Newport looks the opposite side of the Victoria’s Se- may enter the store and view the entire I am deeply offended by the mailing employment compensation. THIS IS NO ference if there were or were not limita- (from the outside) like any dockside crets debate carefully, and feel there is product line. Teaching our children about received today from the Scotch Plains LONGER TRUE – at least for everyone tions on the style of the window display. restaurant. Inside, the nautical theme is need for clarification. I do not oppose the beauty of our bodies or of sex is Fanwood Education Association except the teacher’s union! As a teacher Be that as it may, if this is a profitable tastefully carried through. But the prod- the presence of the store in our town. We perfectly fine, but in the right place and (SPFEA), urging residents to put pres- myself, I admire and respect most of the location for Victoria’s Secret and they uct is consistent. live in a free economy, and Victoria’s at the right time. sure on the Board of Education to settle district staff members with whom I have want to be a good neighbor, the corpo- Perhaps Victoria’s Secret in Westfield, Secret has the right to market their prod- This is not an issue that begins and the teacher’s contract. You state, “if you had contact, but I urge your union lead- rate office would likely find a way to New Jersey could present a store front uct. This is not an issue about the way ends in a vacuum. There is a continuum. were the employer of our school ership to “wake up and smell the cof- customize their advertising. that is tastefully decorated with the fin- people feel about lingerie or Victoria’s Please connect the dots when thinking staff…you would treat your employees fee!” Do YOUR part to reach a reason- It may surprise some folks to know est curtains, flowers and of course the Secrets. It is not about what adults wear about this. Take the time to speak to a with fairness and dignity.” able settlement as soon as possible. The that as far as the early 1980’s you could store’s name. After all, we all know or buy. It is not about closing our town in child psychologist. See what they say As a taxpayer in this community I am patience of the taxpaying public is nearly get a Big Mac in the very stringently where to go to get…a Big Mac. behind walls. about age appropriate material. the employer of the school staff. I be- exhausted. zoned town of Newport, Rhode Island. Judy Cummins What it is about is whether or not the Teri Gerson lieve that your employees are already Janet M. Mann Yes, the same town that boasts the cliff Westfield way they display their product is appro- Westfield treated with fairness and dignity. How- Scotch Plains priate for young children to see. The plain fact is that children are capable of handling things differently at different ages. From a purely developmental per- spective, children do not have the tools SAINT BARNABAS HEALTH CARE SYSTEM to understand or cope with certain things at certain ages. As they mature, they develop skills and intellect that allow them to digest information (visual, verbal, audio, etc.) differently. They have developmental physical stages, emotional stages, and intellectual stages. We recognize this PET Scan at when we create school curriculums, for example. We don’t expect first graders to read novels. It frustrates and upsets them when they are expected to deal with Saint Barnabas Ambulatory Care Center things that they are not ready for. That is why they can’t drive cars when they are 9 years old, or drink alcohol when they are 14. It is also why we don’t allow our Serving New Jersey residents in their own backyard. children to watch scary movies that give them nightmares. It doesn’t mean that adults, or older kids can’t enjoy a good scare. If you buy a television today that has a v-chip, women in lingerie would be blocked out for viewing by children under a certain age. It doesn’t mean adults can’t watch R-rated or even X-rated movies. The point is, children are not adults, and must be shielded on our streets just as we have done with television and in our movie theaters. The issue is not censorship. If you go into a 7-11, you will find they sell Playboy magazines, but the front covers are covered and are out of reach of small hands. It’s not a question of whether anyone should see them, but rather who and at what age. This is common sense application of parenting. We don’t leave lots of things around for our children to handle, see, or hear which are inappropriate. We need to have the same ability to protect them when we take them into town. There is no reason why pajamas, bathrobes, etc. can’t be in Victoria’s Meeting Attendee Says ‘It Wasn’t Me’ In your article of February 14 on the temple parking lot meeting, you wrote that I said, “We’re not anti-Semitic We’re just anti-parking lot!” This was said at the meeting, but it was not said by me. Dominic Fontana Westfield

Mr. Ferguson to Speak Before Fanwood GOP FANWOOD — Congressman Mike Ferguson will address the Fanwood Republican Club on Mon- day, March 4, at 7:30 p.m. He will PET Scan detects cancer give an update on events and issues in Washington D.C. Mayor Louis Jung and Fanwood no other test can see. Borough Council President Joel Whitaker will also be present to com- ment on current issues in Fanwood. And saves lives. Also invited to attend is the Scotch Plains Municipal Committee. Individuals who wish to join the PET (Positron Emission Tomography) revolutionizes the way Fanwood Republican Club but are physicians look at disease deep within the body and the way they not borough residents may join as treat it. The Saint Barnabas Ambulatory Care Center is one of the associate members. Anyone inter- ested in becoming a member may first facilities in New Jersey to offer this advanced technology. attend the March 4 meeting or call Sophie Kauchak at (908) 322-3241. PET examines the entire body for disease origin, with a single scan that yields more information about cancer, than any other non- See it all on the Web! invasive technology. www.goleader.com Even in its earliest stages, cancer cannot escape PET’s inspection. Mass and Breakfast Because unlike MRIs or CT scans, it shows the function of the body’s organs and tissues. Planned By Knights GARWOOD – The Garwood Is it cancer? Has it spread? PET scan defines the extent of cancer and accurately Letty Lutzker, M.D., Director of Knights of Columbus, Monsignor Nuclear Medicine at Saint Barnabas John M. Walsh Council No. 5437 stages the progression of disease. It helps physicians identify the best treatment Medical Center, discusses the PET will hold its Communion Mass and options and, as a result, doctors can begin the most promising therapies without scan procedure with a patient. Breakfast on Sunday, March 10. delay and avoid unnecessary tests or treatment. Mass will be celebrated at the Church of St. Anne in Garwood at 8 a.m. The breakfast will immediately At Saint Barnabas Ambulatory Care Center, PET scan is just one example of superior follow at the Council Hall, located at technology and brilliant medicine at work for patients with potentially serious illness. 37 South Avenue in Garwood, oppo- site Pathmark. The Reverend Thomas Arminio of For more information on PET, call (973) 322-7888 or visit the Church of St. Anne will be the guest speaker. The cost is $8 for our Web site at www.saintbarnabas.com. adults and $3.50 for children under age 12. Tickets are limited and will not be sold at the door. For ticket information, please call (908) 789- 9809 after 4 p.m. Bridge Group Reveals Return to Scotch Hills SCOTCH PLAINS – On March 4, the Monday Afternoon Bridge Group will return to the Scotch Hills Coun- SAINT BARNABAS try Club in Scotch Plains. Play will be from 12:45 to 3:45 p.m. AMBULATORY CARE CENTER The group has been meeting every Monday (except holidays) for more An affiliate of the Saint Barnabas Health Care System than 10 years. During January and February, the group met instead at the Scotch Plains Public Library be- 200 SOUTH ORANGE AVENUE LIVINGSTON NJ cause repairs were planned for the Scotch Hills Clubhouse. Players of all levels, including novices, are welcome. It is not nec- essary to bring a partner. For infor- mation or questions, please call (908) SUPERIOR TECHNOLOGY. BRILLIANT MEDICINE. 889-1620. CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK Page 6 Thursday, February 21, 2002 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Courses at Library to Explore N. J. History, World Religions WESTFIELD – A new spring series Kean University Office of Continu- of mini-courses, entitled “Learn @ ing and Professional Education, the Our Library and Enlighten Yourself,” Westfield Foundation and the Friends will be offered at the Westfield Memo- of the Westfield Memorial Library. rial Library, located at 550 East Broad These non-credit courses are geared Street, through a partnership between to the interests of the general public the library and Kean University. and are taught on the university level. A course on New Jersey history There are no prerequisites, examina- will be held for six Mondays, start- tions, grades or required reading. ing March 11, from 10 to 11:45 a.m. The tuition for one course is $60, Professor William J. Lipkin will or a discounted price of $105 to explain the many innovations that attend both courses. Individuals may have come from the Garden State, register through the Kean University as well as the major role New Jersey Office of Continuing and Professional played in the development of the Education by calling (908) 527-2161. United States. Another six-session course, “Com- Rosarians Meeting parative Religions,” will take place on Wednesdays, beginning March To Include Video 13, from 10 to 11:45 a.m. It will survey five of the world’s major reli- About ‘First Easter’ gious traditions, including Judaism, SCOTCH PLAINS – The next Christianity, Islam, Hinduism and meeting of St. Bartholomew’s Ro- Miss Jennifer A. Murphy and John P. McCormack Buddhism. sary Altar Society will be held on Dr. Melodie Toby will trace the Monday, March 4, following the 7:30 history and development of these p.m. Mass at St. Bartholomew the religions and discuss some of the key Apostle Roman Catholic Church in Miss Jennifer A. Murphy participants. One session will high- Scotch Plains. light selected contemporary, politi- The Lenten program will be a video cal and economic issues from the presentation entitled “The First Eas- perspective of each tradition. ter.” All women of the parish are Engaged to John P. McCormack “Learn @ Our Library and En- invited to attend and guests are wel- MR. AND MRS. FRANKLIN G. P. HUMBERT, JR. Mr. and Mrs. Neil Murphy of and Quinnipiac College in Hamden, lighten Yourself” is sponsored by the come. Refreshments will be served. (She is the former Miss Amanda Mary Avis) Airmont, N.Y., have announced the Conn. She is presently employed by engagement of their daughter, Miss Pearson Education in Parsippany. Jennifer A. Murphy, to John P. Her fiancé graduated from Union Center for Women Lists McCormack. He is the son of Mr. Catholic High School in Scotch Miss Amanda Mary Avis and Mrs. John McCormack of Plains. He is a firefighter for the Westfield. Westfield Fire Department. March Workshop Dates The bride-elect graduated from The wedding is planned for June Suffern High School in Suffern, N.Y. of 2003. SCOTCH PLAINS – The Center single-parent budgeting; women’s in- Weds Franklin G. P. Humbert, Jr. for Women and Families (CWF) has vestment issues and financial planning revealed the dates for several Winter for college-bound children. Miss Amanda Mary Avis of Josephine Murphy of Worcester, Presidents Day Clearance 2002 Community Education Work- “Verbal Abuse: Information and Westfield, the daughter of Mr. and Mass., both sisters of the bride. shops to be held from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Guidance” is scheduled for Monday, Mrs. John Avis of Westfield, was They each wore a deep burgundy, at the center’s offices at 1801 East March 25, with Elaine Hewins, Do- married on Friday, October 5, to sleeveless, floor-length gown with a Second Street in Scotch Plains. mestic Violence Counselor. Franklin G. P. Humbert, Jr. of Milton, mock bodice and an organza overlay Pa. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. embellished with floral stitching and  “How to Start the Case Informa- The workshop will offer key points sequins.  tion Statement – CIS” will be pre- to help identify and understand the George Humbert of Danville, Pa. Visit Our Website • www.mattressfac.com sented on Monday, March 11, by impact of verbal abuse and its esca- The afternoon nuptials took place Their bouquets were European, hand-held style, irregularly-shaped   family law attorney Ellen Radin and lation, and to move towards break- at the Holy Trinity Roman Catholic
   co-facilitator Linda Horvath. The ing free. Church in Westfield, with Monsi- nosegays of snapdragons, larkspur, alstroemeria, dianthus and gerbera

workshop will offer hands-on help CWF is a non-profit agency offer- gnor Joseph Masiello officiating. Monsignor Robert Harrington was daisies in shades of lavender, peach,
  for successful completion of the CIS, ing low and no-cost professional the guest celebrant. A reception fol- reds, red-orange and burgundy, with   a critical document in determining counseling, legal counsel, support, alimony. help and learning programs. Inter- lowed at Snuffy’s Pantagis Renais- ribbons.              James Humbert of Morrisville, Pa.,  On Monday, March 18, profes- ested individuals are asked to call sance in Scotch Plains. CLEARANCE! and Thomas Humbert of Danville, # sional financial planner Christine (908) 322-6007 for details and to Escorted down the aisle by her fa- McGinley will present “Smart Fi- register or to request a newsletter. ther, the bride wore a floor-length, Pa., the brothers of the bridegroom, nancial and Investment Tips for The newsletter and information matte satin, sleeveless Demetrios gown were the best men. Daniel Avis of #  Lancaster, Calif., the bride’s brother,  Women,” spotlighting financial prod- about other events and services can with an empire bodice decorated with  ucts and options geared toward help- also be found at silk cording and pearls; a full skirt and and Philip Cipoletta of Elverson, Pa., ing women achieve a secure finan- www.centerforwomenandfamilies.org. a removable, cathedral-length wateau a friend of the bridegroom, served as   cial future. Volunteer opportunities with flex- train. The skirt and the train also fea- ushers. Among the topics to be covered are ible hours and duties are also available tured silk cording and pearls in a pyra- A graduate of Westfield High

issues involving separation and divorce; and the agency will provide training. mid pattern along the hem. School, the bride was awarded a

  Her attire also included a double Bachelor of Arts Degree in Visual layer, elbow-length veil that the bride Arts from Rutgers University. Since made herself. The crown of the veil graduating from college, she has  was made with silk cording and worked mostly with children and is # pearls. also a freelance artist. She currently Valley ExquisiteFurniture 18th Century Reproductions Shop The bride’s European-style bou- works at “The Preschool Workshop” quet of hand-held flowers included in Kemblesville, Pa. #  Wesley Allen Beds  The bridegroom graduated from

 lilies, burgundy gerbera daisies, red on Display and peach roses, burgundy carna- Milton Area Senior High School and tions and variegated greens, with Pennsylvania State University, where

  PRESIDENTS WEEK SALE ribbons. It was made by Kay Cross of he earned a Bachelor of Science Owned & Operated by the Shovlin Family for Over 20 Years Degree in Forest Science. He has

Flowers Naturally in Westfield. Mrs. Monica Hughes of Denver, worked as an arborist and an envi- Colo., the sister of the bride, was the ronmental consultant and is currently Garwood Factory Showroom   matron of honor. The bridal atten- employed with Chester Water Au- 518 North Avenue, Garwood dants included Mrs. Rebecca Murphy thority as Watershed Supervisor.  The rehearsal dinner was given by

 of Watertown, Conn., and Mrs. (908) 789-0140 or Toll-free 877-MATT - FAC the parents of the bridegroom at the • Crowne Plaza Hotel in Clark. # MON - RI 10 TO 6 • THURS 10 TO 8 • SAT 10 TO 5 • SUN 12 TO 5 See it all on the Web! Following a wedding trip to Maine www.goleader.com and other parts of New England, the IN UNION COUNTY, IT’S: couple resides in Oxford, Pa.

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PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood Thursday, February 21, 2002 Page 7 CONTACT Allows Couple Stations of the Cross To Help Neighbors in Need Planned at St. Helen’s SCOTCH PLAINS — Gene and “Loneliness is the root cause of WESTFIELD – St. Helen’s Ro- Joanne Bloomwell are an ordinary many of the more than 14,000 calls tions of the Cross, presented by the man Catholic Church, located at Youth Ministry. couple with an extraordinary mis- handled by CONTACT volunteers. 1600 Rahway Avenue in sion. Married 42 years, the Middlesex Homebound clients express their There are 14 stations. Each sta- Westfield, will offer Stations of tion stands for an event that oc- County residents are both volunteers appreciation regularly for the daily the Cross at 7:30 p.m. during five for CONTACT We Care, a 24-hour contact provided by the program,” curred during Jesus’ Passion and Fridays of Lent. death at Calvary on Good Friday. crisis intervention telephone help Mr. Bloomwell said. “Each week a different ministry line. CONTACT volunteers receive For further information, please call will present the Stations,” Monsi- (908) 232-1214. The Bloomwells share a passion more than 50 hours of professional gnor William Harms said. “The Sta- for life, and a passion for serving training in active listening skills, in- tions of the Cross are a wonderful humanity. They are committed to cluding 12 hours of internship, be- opportunity to prepare for the Eas- Black History Event giving back to the community, and fore going solo on the crisis hotline. ter season.” To Feature Orators, express this by bringing hope, com- They learn how to listen non- The schedule is as follows: To- fort, and dignity to people struggling judgmentally and emphatically as morrow, February 22 — Stations with difficult circumstances. they interact with callers in need of TRAIN LOBBERY…Members of the New Jersey Junior League’s State Public St. John’s Youth Choir Affairs Committee board the Annual Chamber of Commerce Train to Washing- based on the Gospel of Matthew, SCOTCH PLAINS – The Scotch Mrs. Bloomwell is a retired bank comfort and reassurance. presented by the Liturgy Com- executive who, with her husband, Once trained, volunteers must com- ton D.C. The lobbying goal is to persuade the legislature to approve childproof Plains Public Library will present a handgun legislation. Pictured, left to right, are: Paula Tuffin, Bryan Miller mittee. program for Black History Month on relocated to New Jersey in 1969 from mit to two, four-hour shifts per month • March 1 – Stations Through the Virginia. After a guest speaker from and can select the schedule that best (Ceasefire New Jersey), Carolyn Badenhausen, Rhonda Crichlow, Kelly Leight, Tuesday, February 26, from 6:30 to Teri De Francesco of Fanwood and Christine St-Cyr. Not pictured is Jill Eyes of Mary, presented by the CONTACT made a presentation at fits their needs. 8:30 p.m. at the library, located at Sawyers of Westfield. Spiritual Life Committee. 1927 Bartle Avenue. their church, she immediately regis- “What I like best is the flexibility • March 8 – Stations Through tered for the training program and of the schedules,” Mrs. Bloomwell The program, to be held in the Music, presented by the Music library’s downstairs conference room, became an active volunteer. explained. “Even with my other ac- Ministry. “The training is the best,” she said. tivities, it isn’t difficult to donate Coffeehouse to Benefit will feature the New Jersey Orators • March 15 – Stations through the and the youth choir of St. John’s “It is intense, practical and prepares eight hours of my time each month to Life of a Family, presented by the you well to deal with all kinds of life help someone in need.” Baptist Church of Scotch Plains. Habitat for Humanity Christian Family Movement. The New Jersey Orators will offer situations.” The next volunteer training class • March 29 – Contemporary Sta- In addition to spending time on the will meet on Thursdays, February 21 interpretations of poetry and prose, hotline, Mrs. Bloomwell served as through May 16, at Temple Emanu- SCOTCH PLAINS – Greater Westwood in Garwood and Palmer declamation, original work and dra- training director for five years. “I El in Westfield. Plainfield Area Habitat for Human- Video in Scotch Plains, have pro- Travel Writer to Speak matic interpretation, with St. John’s find the rewards to be intangible,” For more information or if indi- ity will hold a fundraiser entitled “A vided door prizes for the evening. Choir supplying the music. she remarked. “The experience has viduals know someone who is Coffeehouse for Community” tomor- Area grocery stores, including To Local Garden Club Additionally, a soloist from the broadened my outlook and makes homebound and in need of the Care row, Friday, February 22, to benefit A&P, Shop Rite and Quick Chek, WESTFIELD — The Westfield Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School me grateful for what I have.” Ring service, please call (908) 490- the affiliate’s mission of building have donated gift certificates to pur- Garden Club will feature Arline Zatz, gospel choir, under the direction of Her husband became a volunteer 1480. CONTACT We Care serves affordable housing in partnership chase grocery items. an award-winning travel writer, on Mary Williams, will perform several after his retirement in 1993. Little Union, Middlesex, Somerset and with low-income families. “We are very fortunate in this area Tuesday, March 12, at 1 p.m. at The selections. did he know that his career as a Essex counties. The coffeehouse will be held at the to have these wonderful business Presbyterian Church in Westfield. The Scotch Plains chapter of the management development trainer All Saints’ Episcopal Church Parish owners who understand how impor- The author, lecturer and feature New Jersey Orators was formed in would be ideal preparation for his Hall, located at 559 Park Avenue in tant it is to support the community writer will present a four-season May of 2000 as a non-profit organi- role at CONTACT. ‘Questioning Beliefs’ Scotch Plains. Doors will open at when they can,” stated Maggie guide to New Jersey’s arboretums, zation that teaches public speaking “My first project was to revise the To be Series Topic 7:30 p.m. and tickets are $10. The Savoca, Event Coordinator for Habi- parks and gardens. skills to children and teenagers. training manuals, as well as to pro- 15-person a cappella group tat for Humanity. Refreshments will be served after- The organization focuses on the vide input to the Recruitment Train- At Westfield Church MADJAZZ has donated its perfor- Greater Plainfield Area Habitat for ward by Nancy Roff, Hostess Chair- development of strong oratorical and woman, along with Dot Archer, Sally ing Committee,” Mr. Bloomwell re- WESTFIELD – During the Lenten mance for the evening. Humanity is the local affiliate of verbal skills, as well as an apprecia- Brown and Carolyn Fleder. tion of African-American literature. membered. In addition to working season, the First Congregational Starbucks of Westfield has donated Habitat for Humanity International. on the hotline, he is a trainer and coffee for the evening and many It is a non-profit organization dedi- Church of Westfield will present a m speaker. three-part series entitled “Question- local bakeries, including Margie’s cated to eliminating poverty hous- Reservations • Elegant Accom odations The couple is among the more Cake Box in Plainfield, Swiss Pastry ing. • Efficiencies for Long Term Stays ing Our Beliefs: Confronting Issues 1-800-688-7474 • In-Room Coffee Makers, Hair Dryers, than 100 volunteers who staff the that Shake the Foundations of Our Shoppe and My Town Bakery, both Homes are built and then sold at crisis hot line. These telephone lines of Scotch Plains, Westfield’s Man- cost to low-income families. Habitat Iron and Board Faith.” • Kitchenettes Available have become a lifeline for thousands The class will be held on Mon- hattan Bagel, Vaccaro’s Bakery in provides the homeowners with a no- Clark and Westfield’s Dunkin Do- interest mortgage. Mortgage pay- • Laundry Facilities of New Jersey residents who suffer days, from 7:30 to 9 p.m., beginning • Club Room Available for Meetings loneliness and despair. When vul- February 25 and continuing on March nuts will supply pastries. ments are then revolved into a Fund • Complimentary Continental Breakfast nerable people need to talk — when 11 and 18. Ace Promotional Products has for Humanity that allows continued • Chez Catherine, ★★★ French Restaurant they need to know someone is listen- Led by the Reverend Dr. Christo- donated a ceramic mug for each at- building of affordable housing. ing — CONTACT volunteers pro- pher Atwood, minister of the First tendee to take home. In addition, Tickets for the coffeehouse will be vide hope and a caring voice on the Congregational Church, the series local businesses, including The available at the door as space allows. other end of the telephone. will examine traditional Christian To purchase tickets in advance or for As Individual As 435 North Avenue West, Westfield, NJ “For us, this is more than a social beliefs that cause intellectual or spiri- Lions Club to Host further information, please call Ms. Westfield Itself... Minutes from the Garden State Parkway service — it is a ministry to people in tual difficulty. Savoca at (908) 889-0096 or visit 908-654-5600 • www.boylehotels.com need,” Mr. Bloomwell noted. “Our In response to recent tragedies that Pancake Breakfast [email protected]. rationale for doing this is to carry out have struck so close to home, the SCOTCH PLAINS – The Scotch Now available in YOUR food shopping area. . . Jesus’ mandate to ‘Love Thy Neigh- program will confront issues recon- Plains Lions Club will host a “More Wheelchairs Available bor.’” ciling the love of God with human Than A Lion’s Pancake Breakfast” Personalized, real time, food shopping CONTACT volunteers also make suffering, as well as tolerance of on Sunday, March 10, from 8 a.m. For Seniors, Disabled daily outbound calls as part of an other faiths. until 12:30 p.m. AREA – The Senior Wheels USA information designed to help you outreach program for homebound, The programs will also explore The event, featuring pancakes, sau- maximize your savings socially isolated elderly and disabled Program makes available Power issues of evolution, genetic engi- sage, ham and eggs, juice and coffee, (Electric) Wheelchairs to senior citi- residents. In this free program, trained neering and a literal versus literary will be held at the Scotch Hills Coun- volunteers make daily calls to check zens age 65 and older and the perma- Every Time You Shop! interpretation of the Bible. try Club, located at Jerusalem Road nently disabled, at no cost to the on the person’s well being and let In the style of the Congregational and Plainfield Avenue in Scotch them know that someone cares. recipient, if they qualify. church, the program will provide a Plains. Power Wheelchairs are provided Each day enjoy your current forum for honest questions and doc- The cost is $5 for adults and free to individuals who can no longer Rabbi to Give Talk trinal differences in an interactive for children under age 6. Tickets walk nor self-propel a manual wheel- format inspired by the participants. may be purchased at the door or from chair and who meet the additional Coupon Information On Discovering The series is free and open to the a member. All proceeds will benefit guidelines of the program. No de- public. The First Congregational the Blind Fund. posit is required. EACH DAY ENJOY: Spirituality in Work Church is located at 125 Elmer Street. For further information, please call If a patient’s need is for use in the • 100’s of Links to Current Discounts WESTFIELD – On Sunday, For further information, please call Pancake Breakfast Chairman Ron home, please call, toll-free, (800) • Your Personal Supermarket Reports March 10, Rabbi Howard Addison the church office at (908) 233-2494. Kelly at (908) 753-8218. 246-6010 for more information to will speak on the spirituality of determine eligibility. • Rebates & Contests work at 7 p.m. at Temple Emanu- Even if a patient does not meet all • Sweepstakes & Mail-in Orders El, located at 756 East Broad Street of the program requirements, they in Westfield. may still receive assistance through • Educational Web Sites & More! He will discuss how, through GOOD NEWS the Senior Wheels USA donation Visit our website for additional information! interactive exercises, individuals program, in which people donate can find a path to their spiritual their power wheelchairs which are side from their work, whether they Commit to the Lord whatever you do, no longer needed to the program. www.Food-Savings-Online.com are beginning a career, thinking about a change, are retired or do volunteer work. and your plans will succeed. The program will be offered free of charge. For additional informa- tion or questions, please call Proverbs 16:3 THE GOSPEL Carolyn Shane at (908) 232-6770.

CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK Page 8 Thursday, February 21, 2002 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Helen J. Aagre, 86, Had Been Actress – Obituaries – Morris Shames, 80, Postal Manager; In Off-Broadway Theater Productions Was Part of Israeli Delegation to UN Helen Jessie Aagre, 86, of City for 10 years, prior to retiring in Michael P. Carter, 19, Varsity Golfer; Morris Shames, 80, of Monroe program in displaced persons camps Westfield died on Tuesday, February 1946 to marry and raise a family. Township died on Monday, February in Heilbromo and in a children’s 12, at her home. A graduate of Westfield High Had Assisted Families of WTC Victims 11, at the Hospice by the Sea in Boca center in Aglausterhausen, both in Born in Westfield, she had lived in School, she attended Columbia Uni- Raton, Fla. Germany. New York for a short time and in versity in New York City for acting Michael Patrick Carter, 19, of Surviving are his parents, J. Born in Russia, he had lived in He later worked for the Israeli Europe for five years after World classes. Westfield died on Wednesday, Feb- Michael Carter and Mary McDonald Newark, Orange and Westfield for consulate and served in the Israeli War II before moving back to Appearing under the name “Helen ruary 13, at Warren Hospital in Carter of Westfield; two sisters, Kelly 29 years prior to moving to Monroe Delegation to the United Nations Westfield. Jay,” Mrs. Aagre acted in off-Broad- Phillipsburg from injuries he sus- Ann Carter and Maryalyse Carter, Township. when Israel became a state. Mrs. Aagre had worked for Corn way theater productions in New York tained in an automobile accident. both of Westfield, and his grand- Mr. Shames had worked for the Mr. Shames was General Chair- Products Corporation in New York after high school. Born in Summit, he lived in mother, Mary Carter of Somers, N.Y. United States Postal Service in New- man for Essex and Union counties of She was predeceased by her hus- Westfield for most of his life. A Mass was offered on Saturday, ark for 32 years before retiring as a the 25th Anniversary of the Warsaw Roland Robert, 94 band, Curt Aagre, in 1987. Mr. Carter was a sophomore at February 16, in St. Mary Abbey manager of employee and labor rela- Ghetto Uprising. Roland M. Robert, 94, of Westfield Surviving are two daughters, Dee Pennsylvania State University in Church, Campus of Delbarton tions for the North Jersey Postal Fa- He was President of the Rossmoor died on Wednesday, February 13, at Zeitounian of Westfield and Kim State College, Pa., where he was a School, in Morristown. cility in 1985. Democratic Club and B’nai B’rith Overlook Hospital in Summit. O’Connor of London, England; a member of the varsity golf team. Arrangements were under the di- He served as President of the Na- and a member of the Jewish Congre- Born in Holyoke, Mass., he grew sister, Ruth Livingston of New During winter break from school rection of the Higgins and Bonner tional Association of Postal Supervi- gation, all of Rossmoor Community up in Bristol, Conn., and moved to Monmouth, and two grandchildren. this year, he worked for the Red Echo Lake Funeral Home in sors Branch 53, the National Postal in Monroe Township. Westfield in 1953. A funeral service was held on Sat- Cross at Ground Zero in Manhattan, Westfield. Workers Union and New Jersey Jew- Surviving are his wife of 53 years, Mr. Robert had been employed urday, February 16, in the Chapel of distributing checks to families of Memorial donations may be made ish Civil Service Employees, all of Reba Shapiro Shames; a son, Judge with the New York Life Insurance The Presbyterian Church in victims of the World Trade Center to the NJSGA Caddy Scholarship Newark. Mark I. Shames; two daughters, Rana Company in New York City, retiring Westfield. Interment followed at disaster. Fund, 1000 Broad Street, Bloomfield He was also President of the Mon- Shames and Amy Shames-Luger; two in 1972 as Director of Research. Fairview Cemetery in Westfield. While a sophomore at the 07003. roe Township Branch of the National sisters, Lillian Heyman and Gertrude He graduated from Amherst Col- Arrangements were under the di- Delbarton School in Morristown, he February 21, 2002 Association of Retired Federal Em- Braffman, and six grandchildren. lege in Amherst, Mass., in 1930. rection of the Gray Funeral Home, participated in a trip to Appalachia to ployees. Services were held on Friday, Feb- He served in the United States 318 East Broad Street in Westfield. deliver toys to underprivileged chil- Eva Corris, 94 Mr. Shames served in the United ruary 15, at Mount Sinai Memorial Army Reserves during World War II. February 21, 2002 dren. Eva DuBeau Corris, 94, of Rahway States Army during World War II, Chapels in East Brunswick. Inter- Mr. Robert was active in the Ply- died on Wednesday, February 13, in after which he worked for the United ment took place at Mount Lebanon mouth Church of the Pilgrims in David Young, Sr., 70, Owned Business; the Rahway Geriatric Center in Nations Relief and Rehabilitation Cemetery in Iselin. Brooklyn Heights, N.Y., serving as Rahway. February 21, 2002 an elder and a member of the choir Active With Knights and Boy Scouts Born in Elizabeth, she was raised and other groups. in Quebec, Canada, eventually mov- Kenneth Van Blarcom, 51, Had Been In Westfield, he was a member of David A. Young, Sr., 70, of Scotch He was also a member of the ing back to Elizabeth. She had also the First Congregational Church and Plains died on Sunday, February 17, Knights of Columbus No. 5730 of lived in Vero Beach, Fla., from 1974 Longtime Firefighter in Westfield was also active with the Cub Scouts at his home. Scotch Plains and the Old Guard of to 1990, and afterwards resided in and the Boy Scouts. Born in Chatham and raised in Westfield. Westfield and Rahway. Kenneth A. Van Blarcom, 51, of Surviving are his wife, Kathleen Surviving are his wife of 49 years, Mountainside, he had also lived in Surviving are his wife of 48 years, Mrs. Corris was a self-employed Cranford died on Friday, February B. Walsh Van Blarcom; two brothers, Ruth Ainsworth Robert, and a son, South Plainfield and in Scotch Plains Mary Bielawski Young; two sons, seamstress. 15, at Overlook Hospital in Summit. Donald Kliesch of Westfield and Frank Ainsworth Robert. since 1964. David Young, Jr. of West Milford and She was predeceased by her hus- Born in Rahway, he had lived most James G. Van Blarcom of Middlesex, A funeral service was held on Sat- Mr. Young had owned Rainbow Tim Young of Branchburg; a daugh- band, Augustine Corris, and by a of his life in Westfield before mov- and two sisters, Joan Powell of urday, February 16, at the First Con- Television Service in Scotch Plains ter, Sharon Finer of Annandale; two son, Edward Corris. ing to Cranford in 1997. Garwood and Kathy Ann Martinetti gregational Church. Interment was for 25 years, until 1984. From 1984 sisters, Maryanne Conroy of Sea Girt Surviving are two daughters, Mr. Van Blarcom had been a li- of Oxford. to take place at the Walnut Hill Cem- to 1994, he was a Professor of elec- and Janice Bremer of Little Rock, Gertrude Morris and Marcelle censed respiratory therapist for Over- A funeral service was held on Tues- etery in Council Bluffs, Iowa. tronics at the Devry Institute of North Ark.; a brother, Robert Young of McKeon; a son, Raymond Corris; a look Hospital, John F. Kennedy Medi- day, February 19, at the Gray Funeral Arrangements were under the di- Brunswick. Manchester, and eight grandchildren. sister, Marie Geissberger; 17 grand- cal Center and Robert Wood Johnson Home, 318 East Broad Street in rection of the Gray Funeral Home, He graduated from Holy Trinity A Mass of Christian Burial was children; 34 great-grandchildren and University Hospital. Westfield. Interment was at Fairview 318 East Broad Street in Westfield. School in Westfield in 1950 and re- offered yesterday, Wednesday, Feb- three great-great grandchildren. He then became a firefighter and Cemetery in Westfield. February 21, 2002 ceived his associate’s degree from ruary 20, at the Immaculate Heart of A Mass of Christian Burial was was an 18-year veteran of the Westfield February 21, 2002 Thomas Edison State College in Or- Mary Roman Catholic Church in held on Saturday, February 16, at St. Fire Department, retiring in 1998. Rita Schipp, 81 ange. Scotch Plains. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church in Mr. Van Blarcom was a member of the Catherine Matos, 86 Rita Hann Schipp, 81, a lifelong He was a Corporal in the United The funeral was held from the Rahway. Interment was at St. Westfield Firemen’s Benevolent As- Catherine Matos, 86, of Mountainside resident of Westfield, died on Tues- States Army during the Korean Con- Dooley Colonial Home, 556 Gertrude’s Cemetery in Colonia. sociation Local No. 30. died on Friday, February 15, at Over- day, February 12, in the Father flict. Westfield Avenue in Westfield. In- Arrangements were under the di- He earned an associate’s degree look Hospital in Summit. Hudson House in Elizabeth. Mr. Young served as a Scoutmaster terment took place at Graceland rection of the Dooley Colonial Home, from Union County College in Born in Newark, she had lived in Mrs. Schipp had been a registered for Troop No. 203 in Scotch Plains Memorial Park in Kenilworth. 556 Westfield Avenue in Westfield. Cranford. Hillside before relocating to nurse at the Hyatt Roller Bearing and as a coach of Scotch Plains Little Memorial donations may be made February 21, 2002 Mountainside 25 years ago. Company in Clark for 27 years be- League. to the ALS Therapy Development Mrs. Matos had been a seamstress fore retiring in 1981. Foundation, 44 Glen Avenue, New- Daniel A. Williams, 84, IBM Retiree; before retiring. She graduated in 1942 from All Antoinette Hine, 100 ton, Mass. 02459 or to Haven Hos- She was a member of the Rosary Souls Hospital School of Nursing in pice, 65 James Street, Edison 08818. Graduated From Harvard University Altar Society of Our Lady of Lourdes Morristown. Antoinette E. Hine of February 21, 2002 Roman Catholic Church of She was a member of the St. Mountainside, who celebrated her Daniel Atherton Williams, 84, of A 1939 graduate of Harvard Uni- Mountainside. Helen’s Blue Horizon Club and the 100th birthday on August 5, 2001, Bridgewater died on Sunday, Febru- versity, he was a member of The She was predeceased by her hus- Amity Club and Past Grand Regent died on Thursday, February 7, at her Pasquale Rapuano, 80 ary 17, at the Arbor Glen Holly Health Harvard Club of New Jersey. He also band, Anthony Neves; a son, An- of the Catholic Daughters, all of home. Pasquale Rapuano, 80, of Fanwood Center in Bridgewater. was an active member of the First thony Neves; three brothers, George Westfield. Born in Newark, she had lived in died on Tuesday, February 12, at his Born in Scranton, Pa., he had lived United Methodist Church in Policastro, Sam Policastro and An- She was predeceased by her hus- the Weequahic section of Newark home. in Roanoke, Va., for nine years and in Westfield and a volunteer for Mobile thony Policastro, and two sisters, band, Frank J. Schipp. before moving to Mountainside in Born in Summit, he grew up in Westfield for 37 years before relo- Meals in Westfield and for various Victoria Salvatore and Rose Surviving are two sons, John 1965. Benavento, Italy. He returned to the cating to Bridgewater. other charities. DiAmico. Schipp of Alpharetta, Ga. and Will- Mrs. Hine had been a legal secre- United States after World War II and Mr. Williams spent most of his Surviving are his wife of 60 years, Surviving are a daughter, Mary iam Schipp of Seattle, Wash., and tary for the law firm of Saul & Joseph lived in Westfield for many years career with the IBM Corporation Ruth Merritt Williams; two daugh- Ann Kaspereen; three brothers, two grandchildren. Cohen in Newark for more than 40 before relocating to Fanwood 14 prior to his retirement. ters, Jean Williams Durgan of San Carmen Policastro, Santos Policastro The funeral was held on Saturday, years, prior to retiring in 1976. years ago. Diego, Calif. and Sally Williams and Dominick Policastro; two sis- February 16, from the Dooley Colo- She graduated from the Drake Mr. Rapuano had been employed Gertrude H. Tallon, 95 Cook of New York City; two sons, ters, Lucy Gigantino and Adele nial Home, 556 Westfield Avenue in Business School of Newark. as a foreman for more than 15 years Dr. Daniel Atherton Williams, Jr. of Soriano, and four grandchildren. Westfield. A Mass of Christian Burial She was pivotal in the develop- with Elizabethtown Water Company Gertrude H. Tallon, 95, of Scotch Greenville, Calif., and Dr. John J. The funeral was held on Monday, followed at St. Helen’s Roman Catho- ment of the Newark Farmers Market in Elizabeth, prior to retiring in 1964. Plains died on Friday, February 15, Williams of Austin, Tex.; 11 grand- February 18, from the Galante Fu- lic Church in Westfield. Interment during the 1940s and was presented He served in the Italian Army dur- at Greenbrook Manor Nursing and children and a great-grandchild. neral Home in Union. A Mass fol- took place at St. Mary’s Cemetery in with a Distinguished Service Award ing World War II and was a prisoner Rehabilitation Center in Green A memorial service will be held at lowed at the Our Lady of Lourdes Plainfield. from the Newark Farmers Market of war. Brook. 11 a.m. on Saturday, February 23, at Church. Interment was at Holy Cross Memorial donations may be made Association in 1976. He was a life member of the Born in Saugerties, N.Y., she had the Arbor Glen Community Center, Cemetery in North Arlington. to the Center for Hope Hospice, 176 Surviving is a daughter, Marie E. Westfield Italian-American Club. been a resident of Roselle before 100 Monroe Street in Bridgewater. February 21, 2002 Hussa Street, Linden 07036. Hine of Mountainside. He was predeceased by a son, moving to Scotch Plains 34 years Arrangements are being handled February 21, 2002 The funeral was held on Saturday, Massimino Rapuano; a daughter, ago. by the Bruce C. Van Arsdale Funeral See it all on the Web! February 16, from the Higgins and Linda, and a brother, Dominic Mrs. Tallon had been employed in Home in Somerville. MASTER Bonner Echo Lake Funeral Home in Rapuano. the accounts payable department at February 21, 2002 www.goleader.com Westfield. A Mass followed at Our Surviving are his wife of 61 years, H.K. Porter in Roselle prior to retir- MEMORIALS Lady of Lourdes Roman Catholic Anna DiBlasio Rapuano; three ing in 1968. Church in Mountainside. Interment daughters, Jennie, Danielle and She was a member of The Presby- Joseph Caserta, 86, Was Landscaper; 524 Central Avenue took place at the Fairview Cemetery Yolanda; a brother, Albert Rapuano; terian Church in Westfield and its Westfield, NJ Mausoleum in Westfield. nine grandchildren and a great-grand- circle groups. Mrs. Tallon was also a St. Bartholomew Church Parishioner Memorial donations may be made child. former member of the Parent-Teacher (908) 233-2350 to Our Lady of Lourdes Roman A funeral service was held on Sat- Association of Roselle. Joseph Caserta, 86, of Scotch followed by a Mass at St. Catholic Church, 300 Central Av- urday, February 16, from the Rossi She was predeceased by her hus- Plains died on Tuesday, February Bartholomew the Apostle Church. enue, Mountainside 07092 or to the Funeral Home in Scotch Plains. A band, Wilford T. Tallon, in 1969, and 12, at Runnells Specialized Hospi- Interment was at Fairview Cemetery Mountainside Rescue Squad, 1385 Mass followed at the Holy Trinity by two sisters, Elizabeth Hoiberg tal of Union County in Berkeley in Westfield. Route 22, East, Mountainside 07092. Roman Catholic Church in Westfield. and Eleanor Edmonds. Heights. February 21, 2002 February 21, 2002 February 21, 2002 Surviving are a son, Philip T. Tallon Born and raised in Westfield, he Designer • Builders of fine of Jacksonville, Fla.; a daughter, relocated to Scotch Plains in 1955. Gertrude Gibbons, 75 MONUMENTS In These Troubled Times . . . Judith S. Staton of Scotch Plains, Mr. Caserta had been a self-em- Gertrude “g.g.” Gibbons, 75, of Consider the peace and comfort of pre-planning with whom she lived; a sister, Cathryn ployed landscaper, trading under the Southern Pines, N.C., died on MARKERS Bradshaw of Jacksonville, and four name of J. Caserta Landscape Gar- Wednesday, February 13, at her MAUSOLEUMS grandchildren. dener, from 1945 to 1985. home. A memorial service will be held at A communicant of St. Born in Dobbs Ferry, N.Y., she had Lettered • Cleaned offers a Free copy of our Emergency Record Guide a later date. Bartholomew the Apostle Roman lived in Westfield before retiring to ( a 16 page guide to help your family locate Arrangements are under the direc- Catholic Church in Scotch Plains, he Tim Doerr your personal and financial records. ) Southern Pines in 1978. To request your copy, stop by our office, phone or write. tion of the Memorial Funeral Home, was also a member of the Italian- She was predeceased by two sis- Bruce Bauer 155 South Avenue in Fanwood. American Social Club of North ters, Margaret Crawford and Dor- (established 1939) Monday - Friday: 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Memorial donations may be made Plainfield. othy Houghton. Fairview does not employ a sales force - to the Alzheimer’s Association of Surviving are his wife, Grace Surviving are her husband, John Also: 300 Rt. 37 East No one will call unless requested. Northern New Jersey, 299 Cherry Cianciulli Caserta; a son, Joseph R. “Gib” Gibbons; four daughters, Toms River, NJ 1100 East Broad Street • Westfield, NJ 07091 - 0850 Hill Road, Parsippany 07054. Caserta of Covington, La.; a daugh- Claudia Moran of Warwick, R.I., (732) 349-2350 (908) 232 - 0781 February 21, 2002 ter, Nancy Siegriest of Shawnee, Debra Riegert of Whippany, Janis Okla., and three grandchildren. Gibbons Ohr of Westfield and Patricia Funeral services were held on Fri- Gibbons DiChiara of Toms River; a We appreciate day, February 15, from the Scarpa son, Raymond Riegert of Berkeley, Dooley Funeral Service, Inc. Funeral Home in North Plainfield, Calif.; a brother, Richard Irwin, and eight grandchildren. our neighbors Caring & Courteous Service to the Estelle Agisim A memorial service was held on Estelle Agisim of New York City Sunday, February 17, at the Powell Like you, we appreciate having good neighbors. That's why we also Cranford/Westfield Area Since 1913 Funeral Home in Southern Pines. died on Saturday, February 16, at St. February 21, 2002 do our best to be good neighbors. Vincent’s Hospital in New York City. As established members of the Westfield business community, we Born in Westfield, she had lived in understand the security of dealing with people you know, people you trust! Plainfield, Millburn and Monroe Virginia Burkhart, 76 We've built our reputation on this trust. Township prior to moving to New Virginia T. Burkhart, 76, of St. York City a year ago. Augustine, Fla., died on Friday, Feb- For over 100 years, we've provided area families with sound advice Westfield Mrs. Agisim had been a junior ruary 8, in the Pavilion at Bayview in and caring service at times of personal loss. We believe we help the most 556 Westfield Avenue executive with Bamberger’s depart- St. Augustine. by listening and providing choices. 233-0255 ment store in Newark. Born in Westfield, she had lived in We hope you remember you can turn to us in times of need. You can John L. Dooley She was a member of Hadassah Media, Pa., and Smoke Rise before Manager and the Sisterhood of B’nai Israel, moving to St. Augustine in the late also talk to us about planning ahead... removing this burden from the both of Millburn, and the Brandeis 1980s. minds of others. Please call us or stop by. Women of Monroe Township. She Prior to retiring, Mrs. Burkhart also was a secretary for the Rossmoor had been employed as a legal secre- Arts and Crafts Club of Monroe tary with Bell Labs in Parsippany. Township. She was active with the Kinnelon She was predeceased by her hus- Republican Party in Kinnelon and FUNERAL band, Herman Agisim. the Morris County Republican Club DIRECTORS Surviving are a daughter, Joan and was also a member of the Ladies Odes; two sons, Geoffrey Agisim Theatre Group and the Women’s – Since 1897 – Cranford and Dr. Frederick Agisim; two broth- Club, both of Smoke Rise. 218 North Avenue ers, Cyril LeVine and Ellis Benson, Surviving are two daughters, • FRED H. GRAY, JR. • WILLIAM A. DOYLE • PAULETTE CRABIEL WAHLER 276-0255 and two grandchildren. Donna Meiss Bisecco and Debra E. Funeral services were held on Tues- Meiss; two sons, Thomas M. Meiss • DALE SCHOUSTRA • DAVID J. CRABIEL Charles V. Dooley Executive Administrator – William A. Doyle day, February 19, at the Menorah and Ted D. Meiss; a sister, Janet Manager Chapels at Millburn in Union. Inter- Powers, and six grandchildren. WESTFIELD: 318 East Broad St., Fred H. Gray, Jr. Mgr. • 233-0143 ment took place at the Beth Israel Memorial services will be sched- CRANFORD: 12 Springfield Ave., Dale R. Schoustra, Mgr. • 276-0092 Cemetery in Woodbridge. uled. February 21, 2002 February 21, 2002 CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood Thursday, February 21, 2002 Page 9

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Syracuse University Tells Zimac, Cohen Named To Fall Dean’s List Local Dean’s List Pupils At Univ. of Rochester AREA – Syracuse University in were named to the Dean’s List. WESTFIELD — Eric Zimak New York has announced the names Allison is a freshman, concentrating and Adam Cohen have been named of students on the Dean’s Lists for in speech communication. to the Fall 2001 Deans List at the the respective schools. The College of Arts and Sciences University of Rochester in New The University’s School of Man- has revealed that Jason Grunberg York. agement revealed that Brett of Mountainside and Diana Schiele Eric is a freshman and Adam is a Bushinger of Scotch Plains has been of Berkeley Heights were placed on senior, majoring in physics. placed on its Dean’s List. Brett is a the Dean’s List. Both student are Westfield High freshman, majoring in marketing Jason, a senior, is majoring in School graduates and residents of management. policy studies. Diana, a sopho- Westfield. Syracuse University also noted that more, is majoring in arts and sci- the S.I. Newhouse School of Public ences. Communication has placed Kathryn Bartholomew of Westfield and Ja- son Grunberg of Mountainside on its Dean’s List. Fall Term Honors Listings Kathryn is a sophomore, majoring in newspaper journalism. Jason is a senior, concentrating in magazine Posted at Newark Academy journalism. AREA – Newark Academy in John N. Acquadro, grade 12; SENDING VALENTINE CHEER…The students in Michael Chodroff’s fifth grade class at Tamaques Elementary School The College of Human Services Livingston has reported the names of Michael S. Forman, grade 6; Ste- in Westfield proudly show off the “stained glass” heart valentine greetings they created to be sent to the Veterans Hospital and Health Professions at Syracuse students from Westfield, Scotch Plains fanie D. Forman, grade 12; Zachary in East Orange. Each year, members of the community are asked to send greetings to brighten the day of a veteran. has revealed that Eryn Bushinger of and Berkeley Heights to earn High Harris, grade 7; Maria Hove, grade Scotch Plains, a freshman, majoring Honors and Honors for the fall 2001 10, and Eric M. Weinberg, grade in social work, was placed on the term. 10, were all named to the Honors Student Poster Contest Will Mark County Dean’s List. High Honors List. The School of Information Stud- Westfield: Scotch Plains: ies at Syracuse has reported that Julien M. Cobert, grade 9, and Alexandra Smith, grade 7, Government Week; Deadline Set March 22 Nicholas Friedman of Westfield was Nina Subhas, grade 7, both received earned Honors List recognition. placed on the Dean’s List. He is a High Honors. Berkeley Heights: AREA – A poster contest to pro- soring the event with her constitu- certificate, and attend an awards senior, majoring in information man- Berkeley Heights: Tracy L. Jacobson, grade 8; mote County Government Week, tional colleagues, Union County ceremony at the Courthouse in agement and technology. Karishma N. Katti, grade 7, was Lauren M. Martino, grade 6; David April 7 to 13, entitled “My County” Sheriff Ralph Froehlich and Union Elizabeth with their parents and The University’s College of Visual named to the High Honors listing. R. Mazzuca, grade 11; Rebecca is being sponsored by the Constitu- County Surrogate James LaCorte. teachers. and Performing Arts has announced Honors Shulman, grade 6; Evan Sills, grade tional Officers of Union County in Detailed information and guide- Teachers, school administrators that Kristen Passucci of Scotch Westfield: 11; Akshay S. Uberoi, grade 11. conjunction with the Constitutional lines on the contest have been sent and parents who wish additional Plains and Allison Klass of Westfield Officers Association of New Jer- to principals and teachers in all information on the contest can con- sey. public, private and parochial tact the County Clerk’s Office at “The contest is open to all fourth schools throughout the county. (908) 527-4999, Monday through Westfield Public School Students Celebrate grade students throughout the The basic guidelines instruct stu- Friday. states’ 21 counties and here in Union dents to create a poster that depicts A sample of posters submitted County we’re hoping for an enthu- the special and unique characteris- by the students will be exhibited in Black History Month With Special Activities siastic response,” stated Union tics of Union County and how this the rotunda of the Union County County Clerk Joanne Rajoppi. relates to county government, the Courthouse during County Gov- WESTFIELD – Throughout Feb- “Survivor” television show. Her in- Ms. Rajoppi, who is serving as three constitutional officers ex- ernment Week. ruary, students in the Westfield Pub- spirational anecdotes were especially coordinator for the project, is spon- plained. The Constitutional Officers As- lic Schools have been reminded of appropriate to the student body, the contributions of African-Ameri- whose theme for Black History The deadline to submit posters is sociation of New Jersey is com- cans and the challenges they have Month is “I’m A Survivor.” Winter Graduates Noted Friday, March 22. posed of the county clerks sheriffs, faced, as they mark Black History Edison students also enjoyed a per- At University of Delaware A winner will be selected by a surrogates and registers of deeds in Month. formance by an African-American group of judges, and first, second the state’s counties. The mission of Westfield High School (WHS) will dance group this month. SCOTCH PLAINS – The Univer- and third runners up as well as an the association is to establish and hold its 12th Annual Black History On Friday, February 22, from 7 to sity of Delaware in Newark, Del. has honorable mention selection, will foster a cooperative effort to im- reported that Scotch Plains residents Celebration and Dinner this evening, 10 p.m., Edison School will present be awarded. Winners will receive a prove services to constituents. Thursday, February 21, at 7 p.m. in a program open to the public that Karen Christine Church and John Cafeteria B. The theme for this year, will consist of youth choirs, poetry Paul Luciano and Fanwood resident “Mayor Eras of Change,” will be readings, creative dancing, skits and Marisa Elaine Mangione have gradu- portrayed through skits, music and a special presentation of the “Leg- ated. Karen earned a Bachelor of Sci- Accredited by NAEYC’s poetry selected by the students for end of Sojourner Truth.” National Academy

 ence Degree, John was awarded a of Early Childhood

 performance. Elementary schools in Westfield Programs In addition, vendors will be on are also conducting special events Bachelor of Science Degree in Busi- hand with merchandise for sale, and activities to commemorate Black ness Administration and Marisa re- ceived a Bachelor of Arts Degree. AnAn Enrichment Enrichment Program forfor childrenchildren attending attending former WHS graduates will be hon- History Month. half-day Kindergarten in the Public Schools ored, and through a partnership with At Jefferson Elementary School, afternoon Kindergarten in Public Schools a high school in Newark, a choir will for example, students will welcome SHE’S A SURVIVOR…Ramona Jenkins, Yeh Chosen perform. Donations will be accepted author Dan Gutman, author of both Gray, one of the first cast members of • Movement, Art, Science, Library, Computers at the door. biographical and fictional accounts the “Survivor” television program, For Master Class • Lunch Program of Jackie Robinson, on February 22. visited Edison Intermediate School in Edison Intermediate School kicked Westfield for Black History Month. AREA – Westfield resident • Judaic Content off the first week of Black History Some classes studied the positive Gloria White-James, Guidance Coun- Alexandra Jenkins, 12, and Berkeley Month with a guest appearance by effect that African-Americans had selor at the school, arranged for the Heights resident Justin Yeh, 11, were • State Certified Teachers Ramona Gray, the African-Ameri- on the country through jazz music. celebrity’s visit, which tied in with the selected by the Suburban Community • Optional Bus Transportation can contestant, who was in the first Other pupils watched and discussed school’s February theme, “I’m a Sur- Music Center to a Master Class on vivor.” Saturday, March 2, between 2 to 4 p.m. • Hours - 9:00 A.M. to 12:15 P.M. New Jersey Symphony violinist Joe Monday thru -riday a video on the younger years of Mar- Gluck will join violin students tin Luther King, Jr. Alexandra and Justin for the concert, Join Us In Our New, Wilson Elementary School third which will be held in the center’s graders are scheduled to view a per- Burgdorff Hall at 570 Central Avenue State-of-the-Art acility formance of The Freedom Train, a in Murray Hill. story about the Underground Rail-
or More Information, Contact: road, at the Morristown Theatre. In Colleen Ryan Receives addition, first graders teamed up with Dean’s List Recognition Jill Cimafonte: fourth graders to make paper bag Director of Early displays of famous African-Ameri- WESTFIELD – Colleen McCarthy cans. Ryan of Westfield, has been named to the Childhood Education A variety of artwork and projects Deans List at the College of the Holy Cross for the first semester of the 2001- commemorating Black History 2002 academic year. Month continues to be produced and Colleen is the daughter of Mr. and Temple Emanu-El studied by students throughout the Mrs. Robert Ryan of Westfield. She is a 756 East Broad Street • Westfield school district. fourth year student and is majoring in 908-232-7663 SWORD DANCING…The Chinese Folk Dance Company from Young Audi- English. ences of New Jersey performed “China Patterns” for Jefferson Elementary Education News? students in Westfield on February 8. The Parent Teacher Organization-spon- sored presentation introduced pupils to the culture and dance heritage of China. Please e-mail it to: Dressed in elaborate, colorful costumes, the dancers entertained students with traditional folk, theatrical and court dances, a skillful sword dance and the “Red [email protected] Ribbon” dance. Pictured, above, kindergarten teacher Josephine Ho is taught how to swing a sword, which performers use in the skillful Chinese Sword Dance. Douglas Gillie Qualifies For Fall Dean’s List SCOTCH PLAINS – Wake Forest University in Winston-Salem, N.C. has revealed that Douglas William 1295 Inman Avenue, Edison, New Jersey 08820 Gillie of Scotch Plains was placed on the Dean’s List for the fall 2001 semes- ter. Douglas, a graduate of Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School, is a freshman at Wake Forest. Open House Travis Kipping Named To Dean’s List for Fall PK - Grade 12 FANWOOD – The University of Rochester in Rochester, N.Y. has re- February 23, 2002 vealed that Travis Kipping of Fanwood has been named to the Dean’s List for academic achievement for the fall 2001 9:00 a.m. semester. A sophomore at the University of Rochester, Travis is a graduate of Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School. Roanoke College Places Coltrera on Honors List WESTFIELD -- Lauren E. Coltrera of Westfield has been placed on the • National “Exemplary School” for Upper School laptop faculty’s Honors List for notable integration into system achievement at Roanoke College in Salem, Va. Lauren is the daughter of • Small classes, PK - 12 Mr. and Mrs. Richard Coltrera of • Enriched curriculum Westfield. • Award winning teachers Daniel Sabreen Qualifies • 100 % College Placement including Dartmouth, Haverford, For Fall Honors List Lafayette, Princeton, Rutgers, Tufts, and U of Chicago WESTFIELD -- Daniel Adam • Involved, engaged, diverse student body Sabreen of Westfield, a student of the College of Letters and Sciences at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, has For more information call us at 908-754-1882 or been placed on the Honors List for the visit our website at www.whschool.com fall term 2001. CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood Thursday, February 21, 2002 Page 11 See it all in color at! Sports Section www.goleader.com THE WEEK IN SPORTS Pages 11-15 RAIDERS WIN 8 OF 14 BOUTS, RECORD JUST 1 PIN Piscataway Chiefs Capitalize; Nip Raider Wrestlers, 31-29

By DAVID B. CORBIN majority decision, one decision and period takedown and a third-period Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times a forfeit. reversal to defeat tough Tom Maximize your wins and mini- Undefeated sophomore Derek Hemmerly, 4-1. mize your losses! That is what must Francavilla recorded the only Raider “Bonus points for them, not enough be done to win expected close pin when he smothered 103-lb. Ian bonus points for us,” Head Coach matches. The Piscataway Chiefs took Forrester in 5:03 in the last bout of Dave Bello pointed out. “The differ- advantage of that philosophy, win- the evening. Prior to the fall, ence in the match was that we got pinned three times. Take away one of those pins, we win the match. Those kids were tough. We couldn’t pin them. Piscataway kids are tough. David B. Corbin for The Leader and The Times David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times They fought off their back. They SCORING LEADER...Senior Dan A SLAMMING GOOD TIME...Blue Devil senior Jay Cook dazzled the fans with DeSerio led the Blue Devils with 16 two slam-dunks during the Union County quarterfinal game with Union in refused to get pinned.” Rahway on February 13. Sophomore Eric Connolly at 119- points against the Farmers. lbs, punished Mike Wylykomwitz but could only walk off the mats with a 6-0 decision. Connolly scored on a DESERIO NETS 16, E. TURNER HITS CRUCIAL 3-POINTER single-leg trip takedown, a double- leg takedown, an escape and a stall- ing penalty point. A heartbreaker came in the 130-lb. Blue Devil Hoopsters Scoot bout between Chief Tim Lauria and Nick Bruno. After two scoreless pe- riods, Lauria scored a reversal that resulted in a fall by cradle in 4:46. Past Farmers, 53-47, in UCT At 140, Raider Chris Sprague added an escape late in the third By STEVEN KRAKAUER captain Dan DeSerio with 16 points but had to settle for two lay ups, a period to edge Dave Hemmerly, 7-6. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times but it was senior Adam Turner’s steal jumper and a free throw. Senior Lucas Francavilla, who will The Westfield High School boys with 38 seconds remaining that set In the first three minutes of the be attending Penn State University basketball team finished its regular up Eric Turner’s three-pointer that second quarter, low scoring by both in the fall, followed with a 10-1, season with an impressive record of put Westfield ahead for good. teams caused the strategic play of majority decision over 145-lb. Kevin 14-7, five more wins then last sea- The Blue Devils jumped out to a 9- Union to cut the lead to only four, 20- Joseph. Francavilla did manage to son. When the Blue Devils faced the David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times 2 lead and finished the first quarter 16. From there, both teams cut loose A BATTLE OF TOUGH MATMEN...Raider Andrew Silber, front, finds it turn Joseph to his back three times, Union Farmers in the first round of with a 16-7 lead. Westfield made five and Westfield rolled to a 31-23 lead difficult to score points on tough 24-3 Piscataway Chief Derek Tranchina in the using a tight-waist and an arm bar. the Union County Tournament, they steals and converted four with easy at the half. 171-lb. bout. Constantly evolving on the mats, were statistically favored to win but lay-ups, and senior Jim McKeon The Blue Devils shot just 2-5 from senior Matt DeNichilo, who plans to had to scramble to pull out a 53-47 banged in a three-pointer. In the the stripe in the first half but led in ning just six of 14 bouts, and de- Francavilla chalked up three attend either Princeton or the Uni- victory in Rahway on February 13. meantime, the Farmers were attempt- two statistical categories by a stag- feated the Scotch Plains-Fanwood takedowns and a two-point tilt. versity of Pennsylvania, put on a The Blue Devils were led by co- ing to establish a three-point game CONTINUED ON PAGE 14 wrestling team, 31-29, in Scotch The remainder of the Chiefs, who clinic and demolished Rob Uhrin, Plains on February 15. lost bouts to Raiders, were very stub- 12-0. DeNichilo scored a takedown The 14-8 Raiders won five bouts born and refused to be turned perma- and a reversal in the first period, hit LEE TOMASSO, ERIC GALE, ETHAN POWELL WIN by decision, two by majority deci- nently to their backs. In the eve- a well-timed switch early in the sec- sion and only one via fall while the 9- nings’ first bout, 112-lbs, Raider ond period and quickly added a three- 11 Chiefs recorded three pins, one freshman Steve Mineo scored a first- CONTINUED ON PAGE 13 Watchung Hills Warriors Top KLIMOWICZ SCORES 19, PULLS DOWN 8, BLOCKS 4 Blue Devil Matmen, 64-12 Roselle Lady Hoopsters Oust By DAVID B. CORBIN Butrico but was unable to turn him to “Tomasso stayed tough. It was a Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times his back. matter of time. He just needed to be Watchung Hills has built a fine “That’s a big weapon for me,” said patient and he wore the kid out on wrestling program under the lead- Tomasso of his top-position profi- top,” explained Blue Devil Head Raiders, 46-38, in Counties ership of Head Coach Dan Smith – ciency. “I was having trouble slip- Coach Glen Kurz. 1992 graduate of Lock Haven Uni- ping the (arm) bar in. He was trying Blue Devil Ethan Powell tried versity (Pa.) – and proved it by to come up on me but I was keeping nearly every move in the book, in- By DAVID B. CORBIN freshman Hillary Klimowicz finished down seven rebounds, had three steals handing the Westfield High School him flat. But I felt that I had the cluding a “nifty” leg-lace tilt, to pin Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times with 19 points, grabbed eight re- and made two blocked shots. squad a 64-12 defeat in Warren on match under control.” CONTINUED ON PAGE 13 Calamity can occur even to the bounds, snatched two steals and made Possibly surprised at the Rams’ February 16. Not matching up well strongest if caught off-guard. The sec- four blocked shots and senior Erin physical play and persistence, the against the Warriors and ceding ond-seeded Scotch Plains-Fanwood Gillooly rolled in six points, pulled Raiders seemed hesitant under the five forfeits, totaling 30 team boards, especially with offensive re- points, the Blue Devils managed to bounds, and shaky with their shoot- win just three bouts and one exhi- ing, hitting only 34 percent (15-for- bition bout. 44) of their shots – several from just The most impressive Blue Devil under the net. victory came in the 140-lb. class Klimowicz scored all seven of the when Lee Tomasso took a pit bull Raiders’ points in the first quarter by the jaws and defeated Joe with the help of two assists from Butrico, 7-4. Possessing great up- junior Lindsay Pennella, who fin- per body strength, Butrico flicked ished with four assists, three steals Tomasso to the mat, using a lateral and four points – all from free throws. drop, early in the first period to Luci Custis served notice that the take a 2-0 lead. Raiders better guard her more closely “I knew he was strong but I wasn’t when she hit two of her three-point- expecting him to be that quick. He ers in the quarter to lead the Rams to caught me off guard,” said Tomasso. a 10-7 edge. “So I became a little more cautious Custis banged another three- on my feet, kept lower and didn’t tie pointer early in the second quarter to up with him.” up the Rams’ lead to 13-9. The Raid- Tomasso responded with a rever- David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times ers gathered their wits and put to- sal to end the first period then added TOPPLING A PIT BULL...Blue Devil Lee Tomasso, front, used his wit and top- gether two fine scoring plays – one a takedown in the second period and position control to defeat rugged Warrior Joe Butrico, 7-4, in his 140-lb. bout. on an assist from Pennella to punished Butrico from the top posi- Klimowicz and another from fresh- tion until the buzzer. He added an man point guard Jen Burke (six points escape and a takedown in the third and three assists) to Gillooly – to period and continued to control David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times close the score to 15-13. By half- FORCED INTO A GAME OF CATCH UP...Raider senior Kellie LaForge, No. 32, dribbles down court and hopes to set up a quick scoring play against the time, the Rams led 18-15. RAIDER SOCCER CAMP • Life Insurance Roselle Rams. Raider Jen Burke, No. 21, glides down the right side. 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By BILL STEINFELD slapped a long shot through a screen Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times over Blue Devil goaltender Scott The Westfield High School ice Nuzzo at 7:28 of the first period. hockey team gained bragging rights The Blue Devils answered with 1:09 by defeating Cranford, 3-2, in a char- left in the first with a goal by junior ity match held in the presence of 600 Dave Falk, tying the score. In the fans at Warinanco Rink in Roselle second period, Westfield took a 2-1 on February 13. Freshman Josh lead when Brian Pirot poked in a Newberg netted the game winner for loose puck after a wild scramble in the Blue Devils. front of the Cougar net. The Blue For the fans, the game meant another Devils then increased their lead to 3- immensely entertaining hockey con- 1 when Newberg scored on an unbe- test between two fierce rivals. To lievable backhand shot over Amy Eberling and her daughters Cori goaltender Drew D’Amico at 8:57 of and Lauren, however, it meant so the second period. much more. Dean Eberling, husband Westfield then got into some penalty of Amy and father of Cori and Lauren, trouble in the second and third peri- who was born in Westfield and lived ods, having to shut down Cranford David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times in Cranford, was lost in the tragic on five power play opportunities, DRAWING OUT THE RAMS...Raider senior Erin Gillooly, No. 45, tries to CELEBRATING BRAGGING RITES...The Westfield High School Ice attacks of September 11. one of which was a five-on-three draw out the Ram defense to open up the middle. Senior Kellie LaForge, No. 32, Hockey team does some much needed celebrating after skating past Cranford The two daughters dropped the cer- power play. The Cougars put pres- looks on. on February 13 at a special benefit game, ending the season on an emotional high note. Roselle Lady Hoopsters Oust ROYSTON PLACES 10TH OVERALL Raiders, 46-38, in Counties CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 Devil Keglers Place 4th Not tired, the Rams continued their down and just shoot,” expressed hustle in the third quarter and Custis Raider Head Coach Brian Homm. added her fourth 3-pointer to lead a “We’re not that accurate that way 14-8 run. and that is what we had to do in this In State Tournament Down by nine, the Raiders tried type of game. We didn’t get any desperately to close the gap in the offensive sets. We also didn’t shoot By DAVID B. CORBIN Of the three Blue Devils who quali- fourth quarter and got to within four well from the foul line.” Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times fied for the state individual champi- points with two minutes remaining. The Rams also beat the Raiders to Bowling well but not at the top of onship, sophomore Andrew Royston Klimowicz put in six more points and the ball and seemed to be at the right their game as a team, the Westfield placed 10th with a six-game total of senior Kellie LaForge – three points, place at the right time. High School Blue Devils finished 1,232 – the top 20 in a three-game four rebounds, three steals and three “They were there. They’re quick! fourth at the NJSIAA boys team bowl- series qualified for a final round of assists – added some physical play of They were physical and you got to ing championship at Carolier Lanes three games. He rolled a three-game her own. Unfortunately for the Raid- give them credit,” said Homm of the in North Brunswick on February 16. high series of 674 and also rolled the ers, the Rams kept running. Rams. “We are not a real physical The Blue Devils totaled 2,960, just second-highest game of the tourna- “It was a fast-paced game. We type of team. They beat us to the ball six pins behind third-place Roselle ment with a 258 behind Craig Fumoso didn’t shoot the ball well. We don’t and stuck it to us.” Catholic. Clifton took the team title of Pascack Valley, who had a 262. Steve Kim (Image Photo) for The Westfield Leader and The Times A BACKHANDED SCORE...Blue Devil iceman Josh Newburg flicks in the shoot the ball well from the outside Roselle 10 8 14 14 46 with a total of 3,044 followed by Junior Willy Masket, who also in a fast-paced game. We can’t come Sc. Pl.-Fanwood 7 8 8 15 38 Livingston at 3,005. game winner against the Cougars with an unbelievable backhanded shot. made the top-20 cut, finished 19th Westfield defeated Cranford, 3-2, in the charity game. Westfield rolled a 972 in the first with a six-game series of 1,151 – a game to be positioned in fourth place three-game high series of 620. Jun- Union County Tournament then turned in a 954 in the second ior Scott Villa placed 22nd overall emonial first pucks of the benefit sure on late in the third, pulling game. In the last game, the Blue with a 589 three-game series. Speak- game, which raised $4,520 through within one goal when Chris Ozolnieks Devils improved with a 1,034 but ing of bad breaks, Villa was dis- ticket sales as well as raffle ticket scored with 5:59 left in the period. Girls Basketball Results: Roselle Catholic came through with tracted on an approach and rolled a and T-shirt sales. The money was The finale was very frantic as a 1,075 to edge them by six pins. gutter ball that cost him qualifying in distributed evenly between both Westfield received a penalty for FIRST ROUND: Dayton (15-4) 11 3 8 17 39 “We did fine as a team despite the top 20. towns and given to their respective slashing with 2:45 remaining. After Scotch Plains-Fanwood 55, Gover- Roselle (13-6) 9 15 18 11 53 having a fallout in one position,” “He never rolls a gutter ball. That September 11 funds. Checks for each the power play was squashed, the nor Livingston 27 Rahway 56, New Providence 34 explained Head Coach Mike Tirone. (incident) cost him and us probably town were presented to both teams’ Cougars pulled their goalie for a The 18-3 Raiders got 16 points Stephanie Machin surpassed the 1,000- “One of our guys bowled a 128 in the 20 pins,” Tirone pointed out. coaches during the second period sixth skater with a minute left but the from Hillary Klimowicz, 12 from point mark for the Pioneers. Chante first game and a 132 in the second Although not qualifying for the in- intermission. Blue Devil defense held. Lindsay Pennella, 10 from Kellie Small scored 16 points for Rahway. LaForge and 8 from Erin Gillooly. game. But with a 2,960, how can we dividual championship, junior Matt On the ice, the grudge match lived up Westfield 1 2 0 3 New Prov. (12-7) 15 8 9 2 34 complain? Everybody needs breaks Rothstein had an outstanding tourna- to all expectations. Both teams had Cranford 1 0 1 2 Margaret Goodspeed put in 8 points Rahway (15-4) 10 21 16 9 56 and Catherine Dotto sank 6. and we didn’t get the breaks we ment with a three-game series of 646. won one game against the other in Oak Knoll 44, Cranford 33 needed to win.” “We had a great season. We ac- previous match ups this season. Gov. Livingston 6 5 6 10 27 The 18-1 Royals got 15 points complished three of our four goals,” Cranford jumped out to an early 1-0 Sc. Pl.-Fanwood 14 19 10 12 55 PUBLIC NOTICE GL Swim Girls Top from Tracey George and 14 from said Tirone. “Maybe that will give us lead. With the Cougars pressuring in Union Catholic 54, Linden 36 Katie Cummings. Gillian Murray had UNION COUNTY BOARD incentive to work harder during the the Blue Devil zone, Kurt Sigmund Northern Highlands Viking Amy Snyder fired in 18 10 points for Cranford. OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS off-season for next year.” points, Lauren Huber sank 14 points NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD The Governor Livingston High Cranford (11-8) 6 11 6 10 33 Date Adopted: February 13, 2002 and grabbed 10 rebounds and Oak Knoll 9 14 5 16 44 Comet Cagers Conk School girls’ swimming team ad- Stephanie Green netted 8 while Public Notice is hereby given that the PUBLIC NOTICE QUARTERFINALS: Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- vanced to the North Public B finals Kenyail Green and Lisa Mortkowitz ers has awarded a contract without com- UNION COUNTY BOARD Highlander Boys by topping Northern Highlands, 95- each had 6. Roselle 46, Scotch Plains-Fanwood 38 petitive bidding as a professional service or OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS The 14-6 Hillside High School 75, in Cranford on February 15. The See story. extraordinary, unspecifiable service pursu- NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD Linden (11-11) 4 12 12 8 36 ant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a). This con- Date Adopted: February 13, 2002 boys’ basketball team came to life in Highlanders won seven of the 11 Union Cath. (15-5) 16 9 12 17 54 Roselle (15-6) 10 8 14 14 46 tract and the resolution authorizing it is Public Notice is hereby given that the the fourth quarter and defeated the events and Sandy Zaeh touched first Sc. Pl.-Fnwd (18-4) 7 8 8 15 38 Union 64, Summit 14 available for public inspection in the Office Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- Governor Livingston Highlanders, in two individual events and was on Union 52, Oak Knoll 43 of the Clerk of the Board. ers has awarded a contract without com- 40-27, in Berkeley Heights on Feb- two winning relay teams. Top-seeded Union got 12 points petitive bidding as a professional service or and 16 rebounds from Monique Blake. Latissa Watson put in 16 points for RESOLUTION NO. 180-2002 extraordinary, unspecifiable service pursu- ruary 15. Highlander Jason Gionta Zaeh won the 100-freestyle with a the top-seeded Farmers. Katie (Amending Resolution 1233-2001) ant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a). This con- led all scorers with 14 points. time of 58.63 and the 200-individual Summit (7-13) 2 5 3 4 14 Cummings also hit 16 for the Royals. AWARDED TO: Development Directions, tract and the resolution authorizing it is The Comets were nursing a three- medley with a time of 2:19.3. Zaeh, Union (17-4) 20 16 12 16 64 LLC, 428 Rosehill Place, Elizabeth, New available for public inspection in the Office Oak Knoll (18-2) 11 8 13 11 43 Jersey of the Clerk of the Board. point lead after three quarters until Karen Bocian, Jen Pflug and Emily Elizabeth 55, Plainfield 34 Union (18-4) 13 15 11 13 52 SERVICES: For providing additional de- Corey West fired in eight of his 12 Birkett teamed to touch first in the Petrina Drayton netted 21 points, tailed funding amounts for the Section 8 RESOLUTION NO. 182-2002 200-medley relay with a time of Union Catholic 54, Rahway 38 AWARDED TO: Reimbursement Spe- points in that fateful fourth quarter. 20 rebounds and 10 steals for 16-5 Housing Assistance Payments Program and 2:01.78. Zaeh, Pflug, Bocian and Elizabeth. Kenyail Johnson netted 20 points the total project cost being administered. cialists, Inc., (T/A Health Care Resources) Doug Caruso finished with six points for the fifth-seeded, 16-5 Vikings. 12 Roszel Road, Suite C-102, Princeton, Kate Hansen teamed to win the 400- COST: The administrative fee to be paid and John Tully contributed three for Plainfield (8-13) 6 9 9 10 34 Amy Snyder scored nine points, to Development Directions, LLC is not to New Jersey the 7-12 Highlanders. freestyle relay at 3:59.33. Elizabeth 17 8 16 14 55 exceed $238,908 for the administration of a SERVICES: As consultants to complete Pflug touched first in the 100- Stephanie Green pumped in eight and file all 2001 cost reports and analyze Hillside 8 7 9 16 40 Roselle Catholic 48, St. Patrick’s 22 total 371 vouchers for a total contract amount breaststroke with a time of 1:11.82 and Lauren Huber sank seven. Chante not to exceed $3,042,240. initial rate determinations. Gov. Livingston 5 4 12 6 27 Caitlin Mahoney bagged 12 points Small scored 22 points for the fourth- COST: not to exceed $17,500 and Hansen took first in the 200- M. Elizabeth Genievich for the 14-4 Lions. seeded, 15-5 Indians. Clerk of the Board M. Elizabeth Genievich PUBLIC NOTICE freestyle. Caitlin Zimmerman, Tara 1 T – 2/21/02, The Leader Fee: $27.54 Clerk of the Board St. Patrick’s (11-6) 4 6 8 4 22 SCOTCH PLAINS - FANWOOD Finley, Hansen and Moira Price won Union Catholic 6 20 12 16 54 1 T – 2/21/02, The Leader Fee: $22.44 Roselle Catholic 16 7 9 16 48 Rahway 11 8 3 16 38 ADVERTISEMENT FOR BID the 200-freestyle relay with a com- PUBLIC NOTICE BOARD OF EDUCATION bined time of 1:51.35. Roselle 53, Dayton 39 Elizabeth 49, Roselle Catholic 46 PUBLIC NOTICE OF THE SCOTCH PLAINS-FANWOOD, SHERIFF’S SALE Dayton’s Esther Aizenberg passed The sixth-seeded Lions made the SCHOOL DISTRICT SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, SHERIFF’S SALE UNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY PUBLIC NOTICE the 1,000-point plateau. third-seeded Lady Minutemen ner- CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, vous. Petrina Drayton banged in 18 DOCKET NO. F-6117-99 CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT SHERIFF’S SALE PUBLIC NOTICE LASALLE HOME MORTGAGE CORP., DOCKET NO. F-18851-99 sealed bids will be received by the Board of SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, points for 17-5 Elizabeth. Liz PLAINTIFF vs. FRANK SAAVEDA AND AMERIQUEST MORTGAGE COM- Education of the Scotch Plains-Fanwood CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, SHERIFF’S SALE Imbriaco scored 14 points for 15-5 IRENE M. SAAVEDRA, HIS WIFE; ET PANY, PLAINTIFF vs. JORGE E. School District, Evergreen Avenue and DOCKET NO. F-5932-98 SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, Roselle Catholic. ALS, DEFENDANT. RAMIREZ; ZULMA N. RIOS-RAMIREZ, Cedar Street, Scotch Plains, 07076, Union CROSSLAND MORTGAGE CORPO- CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, HIS WIFE, DEFENDANT. County, New Jersey, for the following to be RATION, PLAINTIFF vs. MYRENDIA DOCKET NO. F-11105-99 Roselle Catholic 11 10 7 18 46 DATED NOVEMBER 9, 2001 FOR SALE CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, received at the prevailing time(s): CARTER, DEFENDANT. SOURCE ONE MORTGAGE CORPO- Elizabeth 10 18 10 11 49 OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. DATED JUNE 23, 2000 FOR SALE OF ATHLETIC BID - APRIL 11, 2002 AT CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, RATION, PLAINTIFF vs. JAMES RONALD By virtue of the above-stated writ of ex- MORTGAGED PREMISES. 10:00 A.M DATED JANUARY 24, 2000 FOR SALE CURRY AND MRS. JAMES RONALD PUBLIC NOTICE ecution to me directed I shall expose for sale By virtue of the above-stated writ of ex- and will be publicly opened and read im- OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. CURRY, HIS WIFE, DEFENDANT. by public vendue, at the Union County Ad- ecution to me directed I shall expose for sale mediately thereafter. By virtue of the above-stated writ of ex- CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, SHERIFF’S SALE ministration Building, 1st Floor, 10 by public vendue, at the Union County Ad- If bid exceeds $20,000.00, bidder must ecution to me directed I shall expose for sale DATED MARCH 20, 2000 FOR SALE OF SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, Elizabethtown Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jer- ministration Building, 1st Floor, 10 be prequalified by the New Jersey Depart- by public vendue, at the Union County Ad- MORTGAGED PREMISES. CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, sey on WEDNESDAY THE 13TH DAY OF Elizabethtown Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jer- ment of Treasury, Division of Building and ministration Building, 1st Floor, 10 By virtue of the above-stated writ of ex- DOCKET NO. F-9551-00 MARCH A.D., 2002 at two o’clock in the sey on WEDNESDAY THE 6TH DAY OF Construction, prior to date that bids are Elizabethtown Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jer- ecution to me directed I shall expose for sale IRWIN MORTGAGE CORPORATION, afternoon of said day. All successful bid- MARCH A.D., 2002 at two o’clock in the received. Any bid submitted under the terms sey on WEDNESDAY THE 13TH DAY OF by public vendue, at the Union County Ad- PLAINTIFF vs. WILLIAM CUBILLAS, DE- ders must have 20% of their bid available in afternoon of said day. All successful bid- of New Jersey Statutes not including a copy MARCH A.D., 2002 at two o’clock in the ministration Building, 1st Floor, 10 FENDANT. cash or certified check at the conclusion of ders must have 20% of their bid available in of a valid and active Prequalification/Classi- afternoon of said day. All successful bid- Elizabethtown Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jer- CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, the sales. cash or certified check at the conclusion of fication Certificate will be rejected as being ders must have 20% of their bid available in sey on WEDNESDAY THE 27TH DAY OF DATED NOVEMBER 9, 2001 FOR SALE The judgment amount is ONE-HUNDRED the sales. non responsive to bid requirements. cash or certified check at the conclusion of FEBRUARY A.D., 2002 at two o’clock in the OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. THIRTY SIX THOUSAND NINTY FOUR & The judgment amount is ONE-HUNDRED Bids must be made on the proposal forms the sales. afternoon of said day. All successful bid- By virtue of the above-stated writ of ex- 51/100 ($136,094.51). THIRTY THOUSAND SIXTY THREE & in the manner designated, enclosed in a The judgment amount is SEVENTY ONE ders must have 20% of their bid available in ecution to me directed I shall expose for sale The property to be sold is located in the 46/100 ($130,063.46). separate sealed envelope with name and THOUSAND SIXTY FOUR & 01/100 cash or certified check at the conclusion of by public vendue, at the Union County Ad- City of Elizabeth, County of Union and State The property to be sold is located in the address of bidder and work bid upon noted ($71,064.01). the sales. ministration Building, 1st Floor, 10 of New Jersey. City of Elizabeth, County of Union and State on the outside, and must be accompanied The property to be sold is located in the The judgment amount is TWO-HUN- Elizabethtown Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jer- It is commonly known as 238 Springfield of New Jersey. by a Certified Check, Cashier’s Check or City of Elizabeth, County of Union and State DRED TWENTY THOUSAND FOUR- sey on WEDNESDAY THE 6TH DAY OF Road (assessed as 236-238), Elizabeth, It is commonly known as 24 Oakwood Bid Bond drawn to the order of the Board of of New Jersey. HUNDRED TWENTY NINE & 78/100 MARCH A.D., 2002 at two o’clock in the New Jersey. Place, Elizabeth, New Jersey. Education for not less than ten percent It is commonly known as 1009 Bond Street ($220,429.78). afternoon of said day. All successful bid- It is known and designated as Block/ It is known and designated as Block 11, (10%) of the amount of the bid, but in no (assessed as 1009-1011), Elizabeth, New The property to be sold is located in the ders must have 20% of their bid available in Ward 10, Lot/Account 1900. Lot 1114. case in excess of $20,000.00, and must be Jersey. TOWN of WESTFIELD, NEW JERSEY cash or certified check at the conclusion of The dimensions are 40.00 feet wide by The dimensions are 40 feet wide by 110 delivered to the Secretary of the Board of It is known and designated as Block 8, Lot 07090, County of UNION and State of New the sales. 100.00 feet long. feet long. Education, or the Board’s designated repre- 353 Jersey. The judgment amount is TWO-HUN- Nearest Cross Street: Wyoming Avenue. Nearest Cross Street: Irvington Avenue. sentative at the above place on or before the The dimensions are 37.50 feet wide by Commonly known as : 409-411 WEST DRED FIFTY EIGHT THOUSAND Prior lien(s): The total amount due as of Prior lien(s): The total amount due for hour named. The Board of Education as- 115.00 feet long BROAD STREET, WESTFIELD, NEW SEVEN-HUNDRED SEVENTY TWO & 12/7/01 for property taxes and unpaid water/ unpaid water/sewer charges is in the aggre- sumes no responsibility for bids mailed or Nearest Cross Street: Spring Street. JERSEY 07090 79/100 ($258,772.79). sewer is in the aggregate sum of $1,462.84. gate sum of $261.94. misdirected in delivery. Prior lien(s): Total amount as of 12/1/00 Tax Lot No. 29 in Block No. 2901 Common Street Address: 614 South SUBJECT TO UNPAID TAXES AND SUBJECT TO UNPAID TAXES AND No bid may be withdrawn for a period of for unpaid water and sewer is $500.00(e). Dimension of Lot: approximately 80 feet Broad Street, Elizabeth, New Jersey OTHER MUNICIPAL ASSESSMENTS, OTHER MUNICIPAL ASSESSMENTS, sixty (60) days after the date set for the SUBJECT TO UNPAID TAXES AND wide by 150 feet long Tax Lot and Block: Lot 1341, Block 4 AMOUNT DUE IS AVAILABLE IN THE AMOUNT DUE IS AVAILABLE IN THE opening thereof. OTHER MUNICIPAL ASSESSMENTS, Nearest Cross Street: Rahway Avenue Approximate Dimensions: Approximately SHERIFF’S OFFICE OR FROM SHERIFF’S OFFICE OR FROM The right is reserved to reject any or all AMOUNT DUE IS AVAILABLE IN THE Situate at a point on the southeasterly 200 feet X 50 feet PLAINTIFF’S ATTORNEYS UPON WRIT- PLAINTIFF’S ATTORNEYS UPON WRIT- bids or waive informality in the bidding if it is SHERIFF’S OFFICE OR FROM sideline of West Broad Street distance ap- Nearest Cross Street: Approximately 184 TEN REQUEST TO PLAINTIFF’S ATTOR- TEN REQUEST TO PLAINTIFF’S ATTOR- in the interest of the Board of Education to PLAINTIFF’S ATTORNEYS UPON WRIT- proximately 104 feet southwesterly from its feet from Summer Street. NEYS. NEYS. do so. TEN REQUEST TO PLAINTIFF’S ATTOR- intersection with the southwesterly sideline There is due approximately the sum of There is due approximately the sum of There is due approximately the sum of Bidding shall be in conformance with the NEYS. of Rahway Avenue. TWO-HUNDRED SEVENTY FIVE THOU- ONE-HUNDRED SIXTY THREE THOU- ONE-HUNDRED FIFTY ONE THOUSAND applicable requirements of N.J.S.A. There is due approximately the sum of There is due approximately the sum of SAND FIVE-HUNDRED SIX & 39/100 SAND NINE-HUNDRED THIRTY TWO & THREE-HUNDRED FORTY NINE & 16/ 18A:18A-1 et seq., pertaining to the “Public NINTY TWO THOUSAND ONE-HUN- TWO-HUNDRED SIXTY FIVE THOU- ($275,506.39) together with lawful interest 88/100 ($163,932.88) together with lawful 100 ($151,349.16) together with lawful in- School Contracts Law.” DRED TWENTY & 99/100 ($92,120.99) SAND TWO-HUNDRED TWENTY and costs. interest and costs. terest and costs. All bidders are placed on notice that they together with lawful interest and costs. SEVEN & 16/100 ($265,227.16) together 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 are required to comply with the require- There is a full legal description on file in with lawful interest and costs. the Union County Sheriff’s Office. the Union County Sheriff’s Office. the Union County Sheriff’s Office. ments of P.L. 1975, Chapter 127. the Union County Sheriff’s Office. There is a full legal description on file in The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn Specifications and full information may be The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn the Union County Sheriff’s Office. this sale. this sale. this sale. obtained upon request at the Business Of- this sale. The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn RALPH FROEHLICH RALPH FROEHLICH RALPH FROEHLICH fice of the Scotch Plains-Fanwood Board of RALPH FROEHLICH this sale. SHERIFF SHERIFF SHERIFF Education, Evergreen Avenue & Cedar SHERIFF RALPH FROEHLICH FARR, BURKE, GAMBACORTA & STERN, LAVINTHAL, FRANKENBERG, STERN, LAVINTHAL, FRANKENBERG, Street, Scotch Plains, New Jersey, 07076. STERN, LAVINTHAL, FRANKENBERG, SHERIFF WRIGHT NORGAARD & KAPNICK, LLP NORGAARD & KAPNICK, LLP BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF EDU- NORGAARD & KAPNICK, LLP FEIN, SUCH, KAHN & SHEPARD, P.C. 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PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood Thursday, February 21, 2002 Page 13 Blue Devil Boys Win North A Swim Title The No. 6-ranked Westfield High Bartholomew also placed second in School boys swimming team poured the 50-freestyle. Westfield finished it on in the 500-freestyle and won a the meet by placing second – Gurdus crucial relay event to sink No. 8 at 1:06.1 – and third – JJ Sobala at Vernon, 97-73, and to claim the North 1:06.94 – in the 100-breaststroke Public A title in Bayonne on Febru- and the 400-freestyle relay. ary 18. Winning just four of the 11 events, the Blue Devils used their Blue Devil Boys Dull depth to submerge Vernon. Zack Coppa at 1:49.55 and Chris Lancer Swimmers Heinen at 1:54.2 finished one two in the 200-freestyle. Coppa also touched The Westfield High School boys second in the 100-freestyle. Westfield swimming team dulled the took second and third in the 200- Livingston Lancers’ hopes of advanc- medley relay, the 200-individual ing to the finals in the North Public A medley — John Chiesa at 2:08.43 with a 103-67 sinking in Westfield and Josh Schoenfeld at 2:08.97 – and on February 14. David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times in the 100-butterfly – Vin Shen at FIRST PLACE: WORKING ON THE GABLE...Raider Steve Mineo, top, tries to establish a 55.63 and Sam Gurdus at 56.64. 200-medley relay: Livingston (Chris Gable arm bar maneuver on Chief Tom Hemmerly in his 112-lb. bout. Mineo Chen, Matt David, Dan Kim, Mike Tirrito) defeated Hemmerly, 4-1. The push came in the 500-freestyle 1:47.52 David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times when Schoenfeld at 5:09.07 and 200-free: Vin Shen (W) 2:00.08 GOING OUT IN STYLE...Blue Devil senior Eric Gale, top, finishes his high Heinen at 5:09.24 touched one-two, 200-IM: Chen (L) 2:13.36 school wrestling career in style with an impressive 19-4, technical fall over and in the 200-freestyle relay when 50-free: Sean Baran (W) 23.9 Warrior Lou Pizzigoni in his 130-lb. bout. See another picture on page 14. 100-fly: Kim (L) 58.2 Piscataway Chiefs Capitalize; Sean Baran, Greg Matthews, Rob 100-free: Ryan Bartholomew (W) 52.9 Freundlich and Coppa touched first 500-free: Kim (L) 5:25.78 with a time of 1:31.54 – Westfield 200-free relay: Westfield (Devin Power, Nip Raider Wrestlers, 31-29 also placed third in the event. Dan Chadanov, Baran, Jon Williams) Watchung Hills Warriors Top 1:40.24 CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 Westfield then added to the dous- 100-back: Chen (L) 59.8 ing when Ryan Bartholomew at 100-breast: Jay Sobala (W) 1:09.84 point nearfall and a penalty point. He did his job! He’s been injured, he’s a 57.82, Shen at 58.14 and Chiesa at 400-free relay: Livingston (Chen, Den- Blue Devil Matmen, 64-12 nis Estok, Sean Estok, Kim) 3:46.47 topped off the scoring with a superb little out of shape now but we are 59.06 swept the 100-backstroke. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 double-leg trip takedown in the third hoping to get him back in shape in period. time for the districts,” explained Bello. 135-lb. Warrior Mark Kearsing but reversal late in the second period Charlie Bachi defeated 160-lb. Mike The Raiders will compete in the settled for a 9-0, majority decision. then picked up the victory with a Voliva, 6-4, to give the Raiders a 20- District 11 Tournament held in Blue Devil Girls Win Powell slipped around Kearsing in reversal in the third period. 16 lead. Next, came a showdown Westfield tomorrow, February 22, the first period for a takedown, nearly The Blue Devils will compete in between chief Chief Derek Tranchina, and Saturday, February 23. stacked him for good for a three- the District 11 Tournament tomor- entering with a 23-3 record, and 171- WEIGHT PROGRESSION: North A Swim Crown point nearfall in the second period row, February 22, and Saturday, Feb- lb. Andrew Silber. Tranchina scored 112: — Mineo (S) d. Hemmerly, 4-1 and added a takedown and another ruary 23. four takedowns and a reversal to win 119: — Connolly (S) d. Wylykomwitz, 6-0 The ninth-ranked Westfield High a first place in all four of her events nearfall in the third period. 125: — John Cereture (P) md. Ron Ferrara, WEIGHT PROGRESSION: 10-4 but found Silber quite tough School girls swimming team won – two individual and two relays – as “He’s working very hard in prac- 125: — Mike Gatti (WH) p. Jake Kramer, 11-3 nine of 11 events to defeat 18th- did teammate Kirsten Selert. Alexa tice. He’s willing to try new things from the top position. 130: — Tim Lauria (P) p. Nick Bruno, 4:46 3:57 The wildest bout of the evening 135: — Kyle Poulson (P) won forfeit ranked Morristown, 106-64, to cap- Vantosky swam in all three winning and he’s got a lot in his arsenal,” said 130: — Gale (W) tf. Pizzigoni, 19-4, 4:44 came at 215-lbs when Raider Matt 140: — Sprague (S) d. Hemmerly, 7-6 ture the North Public A champion- relays. Kurz of Powell. 135: — Powell (W) md. Kearsing, 9-0 145: — L. Francavilla (S) md. Kevin Joseph, 140: — Tomasso (W) d. Butrico, 7-4 Loomis outlasted Kwesi Mitchell, ship at Bayonne on February 18. The In the opening event, the 200-med- Senior Eric Gale ended his high 145: — Ryan Aldrich (WH) md. Tom Byrne, 10-1 Blue Devils took a lead from the ley relay, Becky Fallon, Selert, 20-15. Having been on the injury list 152: — DeNichilo (S) md. Uhrin, 12-0 school career in brilliant fashion by 19-8 for two weeks, an exhausted Loomis 160: — Bachi (S) d. Voliva, 6-4 start, the 200-medley relay, and con- Vantosky and Suzanna Fowler drudging 130-lb. Lou Pizzigoni via 152: — Colin Shallcross (WH) p. Dan watched his 16-7 lead dwindle dras- 171: — Tranchina (P) d. Silber, 10-4 tinued to pile on the points until the touched first with a time of 1:59.51 – 19-4 technical fall in 4:44. Gale MacDonald, 3:03 189: — Fabian Thompsom (P) p. Marc 160: — Carl Riccio (WH) p. Gil Arbitsman, tically in the third period when final splash. Westfield also took third. Simaika scored a takedown and a two-point 2:23 Fabiano, 3:08 Freshman Neda Simaika grabbed followed by finishing first in the 200- Mitchell added four takedowns. 215: — Matt Loomis (S) d. Mitchell, 20-15 tilt in the first period then wore the 171: — Derrick Shallcross (WH) won forfeit “Unfortunately, whenever Matt Hwt: — Brian Butler (P) p. Andrew Loomis, freestyle with a time of 2:06.1 fol- skin off Pizzigoni’s back in the sec- 189: — Anthony Caruso (WH) p. Mike goes out on the mats, everybody ex- 4:34 lowed by Christine Clark at 2:10.52. ond period with three nearfalls. Barbiere, 2:35 103: — Francavilla (S) p. Forrester, 5:03 Devil Girls Advance 215: — Joe Gatti (WH) p. Nick Gismondi, :59 pects him to get a pin every time. He Simaika also touched first in the “He gave it all he had for his last Hwt: — Alex Plotkin (WH) won forfeit 100-freestyle with a time of 58.73. match,” said Kurz of Gale. “He left it 103: — Cary Aldrich (WH) won forfeit To Swimming Finals Selert won the 50-freestyle with a all on the mat. He should be very 112: — Steve Black (WH) won forfeit time of 26.66 and the 100-breast- proud of himself. This will be the one 119:— CJ Ferrara (WH) won forfeit Union County Tournament The Westfield High School girls’ 125: Exhibition: — DeCampo (W) d. swimming team left Fair Lawn in its stroke at 1:14. Kelli Layton touched he will remember best.” Medina, 4-2 wake with a 106-64 splattering in the first in the 200-individual medley at In an exhibition bout, Blue Devil Boys Basketball Results: quarterfinals of the Public North A 2:23.82 and Fowler placed first in the Joe DeCampo, who missed the weight PUBLIC NOTICE 500-freestyle with a time of 5:47.97 requirement for 119, defeated 125- FIRST ROUND tournament in Westfield on February Roselle 58, Plainfield 54 13. The Blue Devils girls won seven followed by Alyson Goodman at lb. Chris Medina, 4-2. After yielding SHERIFF’S SALE Westfield 53, Union 47 The undefeated, 22-0, Rams were SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, of the 11 events. Next, on February 5:54.35. a reversal DeCampo answered with a CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, Dan DeSerio netted 16 points as led by Jesse Holley with 22 points. Selert, Vantosky, Layton and Jim McKeon and Jay Cook each sank 15 in Westfield, the Blue Devils DOCKET NO. F-19020-00 Andre Dabney sank 20 for the Car- romped over Roxbury by an identi- Simaika combined to touch first in CITIMORTGAGE, INC., PLAINTIFF vs. 12 points for 13-7 Westfield. See PUBLIC NOTICE dinals. cal score to advance to the finals. the 200-freestyle relay with a time of JOHNNIE BETHEA, ET AL., DEFEN- story. SHERIFF’S SALE DANT. Plainfield 15 13 12 14 54 WESTFIELD 106, FAIR LAWN 64 1:48.86. Layton, Vantosky, Simaika Roselle 14 10 14 20 58 SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, Union 7 16 12 12 47 FIRST PLACE: and Fowler teamed to win the 400- CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, DATED MAY 4, 2001 FOR SALE OF Westfield 16 15 9 13 53 200-medley relay: Westfield (Crissy freestyle with a time of 4:05.16. DOCKET NO. F-20169-00 MORTGAGED PREMISES. Plainfield 65, Rahway 58 Romano, Jackie Delafuente, Amanda Morristown Colonial Shannon MELLON BANK, N.A., PLAINTIFF vs. By virtue of the above-stated writ of ex- Raider Boys Douse Dickson, Kirsten Selert) 2:00.4 NESTOR MATEO, ET AL, DEFENDANT. ecution to me directed I shall expose for sale Andrey Dabney hit 30 points for 200-free: (F) Sara Fracapane 2:06.62 Somerville placed first in the 100- CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, by public vendue, at the Union County Ad- the Cardinals and Cisco Garay nailed Caldwell Swimmers 200-IM: (F) Kristen Hearon 2:22.17 butterfly with a time of 1:03.99 and DATED SEPTEMBER 27, 2001 FOR SALE ministration Building, 1st Floor, 10 27 for Rahway. 50-free: (F) Liz Walsh 26.64 first in the 100-backstroke at 1:04.56. OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. Elizabethtown Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jer- The Scotch Plains-Fanwood 100-fly: (W) Dickson 1:05.39 By virtue of the above-stated writ of ex- sey on WEDNESDAY THE 6TH DAY OF Rahway (10-8) 11 15 14 18 58 100-free: (W) Selert 57.93 ecution to me directed I shall expose for sale MARCH A.D., 2002 at two o’clock in the Plainfield (11-7) 14 11 23 17 65 High School boys swimming PUBLIC NOTICE team advanced to the finals of 500-free: (F) Fracapane 5:32.05 by public vendue, at the Union County Ad- afternoon of said day. All successful bid- Roselle 71, Scotch Plains-Fanwood 44 the North Public B tournament 200-free relay: Westfield (Danielle UNION COUNTY BOARD ministration Building, 1st Floor, 10 ders must have 20% of their bid available in Mike Brennan and Adam Bendik Heffernan, Alexa Vantosky, Neda Simaika, OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS Elizabethtown Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jer- cash or certified check at the conclusion of by dousing Caldwell, 102-66, Suzanna Fowler) 1:48.44 NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD sey on WEDNESDAY THE 13TH DAY OF the sales. led the Raiders with 16 and 13 points, in Scotch Plains on February 100-back: (W) Romano 1:08.24 Date Adopted: February 13, 2002 MARCH A.D., 2002 at two o’clock in the The judgment amount is SIXTY NINE respectively. Steve Williams scored 14. The brothers Hauptman and 100-breast: (W) Kelli Layton 1:16.41 Public Notice is hereby given that the afternoon of said day. All successful bid- THOUSAND SIX-HUNDRED THIRTY six, Anwar Montgomery sank five Swenson combined to touch first 400-free relay: Westfield (Heffernan, Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- ders must have 20% of their bid available in EIGHT & 37/100 ($69,638.37). and Mike Hughes had four points. Lauren Winchester, Fowler, Simaika) ers has awarded a contract without com- cash or certified check at the conclusion of The property to be sold is located in the in eight of the 11 events. 4:01.63 petitive bidding as a professional service or the sales. City of Elizabeth in the County of Union, Sc. Pl.-Fanwood 8 11 7 18 44 FIRST PLACE: WESTFIELD 106, ROXBURY 64 extraordinary, unspecifiable service pursu- The judgment amount is FIFTY THREE New Jersey. Roselle (21-0) 19 14 25 13 71 200-medley relay: SP-F (Ryan FIRST PLACE: ant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a). This con- THOUSAND FOUR-HUNDRED TWENTY Commonly known as: 248 Fulton Street, & 91/100 ($53,420.91). Elizabeth, New Jersey 07206 Elizabeth 72, Governor Livingston 29 Hauptman, Eric Swenson, Mike Sheffield, 200-medley relay: Westfield (Becky tract and the resolution authorizing it is David Hauptman) 1:51.1 Fallon, Kelli Layton, Alexa Vantosky, Kirsten available for public inspection in the Office Property to be sold is located in the City of Tax Lot No. 561 in Block 2 Rashad Robinson fired in 17 points 200-free: Jay Rowe (C) 1:53.39 Selert) 2:00.62 of the Clerk of the Board. Elizabeth, County of Union and State of Dimensions of Lot: (Approximately) 25 New Jersey. feet wide by 100 feet long for 18-2 Elizabeth. Doug Caruso and 200-IM: E. Swenson (SP-F) 2:12.78 200-free: (W) Chrissy Romano 2:13.11 RESOLUTION NO. 181-2002 50-free: D. Hauptman (SP-F) 23.69 200-IM: (W) Neda Simaika 2:25.08 Premises known as: 1264 Clinton Place, Nearest Cross Street: Situate on the south- John Tully each had nine points for AWARDED TO: Garrubbo & Romankow, Elizabeth, New Jersey 07208 westerly line of Fulton Street 175.12 feet the 7-12 Highlanders. 100-fly: R. Hauptman (SP-F) 58.34 50-free: (R) Aileen Milde 26.37 Esqs, 53 Cardinal Drive, Westfield, New 100-free: D. Hauptman (SP-F) 53.57 100-fly: (W) Suzanna Fowler 1:05.34 Tax Lot #11; Block #122 from the southerly line of Third Street. Jersey Dimensions: 50 x 190 There is due approximately the sum of Gov. Livingston 5 10 5 9 29 500-free: Rowe (C) 5.25.14 100-free: (R) Milde 58.25 SERVICES: To provide legal services for Elizabeth 11 20 20 21 72 200-free relay: SP-F (R. Hauptman, 500-free: (W) Christine Clark 5:53.07 Nearest cross street: North Broad Street SEVENTY SEVEN THOUSAND TWO- assistance with legal matters at Runnells There is due approximately the sum of HUNDRED THIRTY & 90/100 ($77,230.90) S. Swenson, Jon Sheffield, D. Hauptman) 200-free relay: Westfield (Alexa Specialized Hospital and appeals with the QUARTERFINAL: 1:41.62 Vantosky, Danielle Heffernan, Simaika, FIFTY SEVEN THOUSAND THREE-HUN- together with lawful interest and costs. NJ Department of Health. DRED EIGHTY FIVE & 34/100 ($57,385.34) There is a full legal description on file in St. Patrick’s 72, St. Mary’s 37 100-back: E. Swenson (SP-F) 1:01.98 Fowler) 1:47.154 PERIOD: 1/1/02 - 12/31/02 Jason Patterson led the top-seeded 100-breast: S. Swenson (SP-F) 100-back: (W) Fallon 1:07.88 together with lawful interest and costs. the Union County Sheriff’s Office. COST: $50,000 There is a full legal description on file in The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn Pats with 18 points. 1:07.72 100-breast: (R) Kelly Cunnean 1:14.57 M. Elizabeth Genievich 400-free relay: Caldwell (B. Day, T. 400-free relay: Westfield (Sophie Hall, the Union County Sheriff’s Office. this sale. Clerk of the Board The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn RALPH FROEHLICH St. Mary’s (18-3) 6 10 8 13 37 Gallant, P. Ryan, Rowe) 3:49.09 Romano, Heffernan, Clark) 4:08.35 1 T – 2/21/02, The Leader Fee: $23.46 St. Pat’s (19-4) 24 15 21 12 72 this sale. SHERIFF RALPH FROEHLICH ZUCKER, GOLDBERG & ACKERMAN Linden 62, Roselle Catholic 52 PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE SHERIFF ATTORNEYS Tony the “Tiger” Wilson pumped MATTLEMAN, WEINROTH & MILLER 1139 Spruce Drive in 25 points for fourth-seeded Lin- SHERIFF’S SALE SHERIFF’S SALE SHERIFF’S SALE COUNSELLORS AT LAW PO Box 1024 SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, Suite 100 Mountainside, New Jersey 07092-0024 den. Jamaal Hilliard netted 23 for the CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, 401 Route 70 East 1-908-233-8500 Lions. DOCKET NO. F-4863-99 DOCKET NO. F-15572-01 DOCKET NO. F-768-00 Cherry Hill, New Jersey 08034 File No. XFZ-43860 FIRST UNION MORTGAGE CORPO- CHASE MANHATTAN MORTGAGE ALTEGRA CREDIT COMPANY vs. CH-756399 - (WL) CH-756009 - (WL) Roselle Cath (16-3) 17 9 9 17 52 RATION, PLAINTIFF vs. ILDA T. CORPORATION, PLAINTIFF vs. PAUL ROBIN PARNESS, ET ALS, DEFEN- 4 T - 2/14, 2/21, 2/28 4 T - 2/7, 2/14, 2/21 Linden (15-6) 24 9 12 17 62 RAMALHO, ET AL., DEFENDANT. RUA, ET AL, DEFENDANT. DANT. & 3/7/02 Fee: $165.24 & 2/28/02 Fee: $183.60 Elizabeth 79, Westfield 64 CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, DATED NOVEMBER 15, 2001 FOR SALE DATED NOVEMBER 21, 2001 FOR SALE DATED FEBRUARY 09, 2001 FOR SALE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE Eric Turner pumped in 23 points for OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. 14-8 Westfield and Rashad Robinson By virtue of the above-stated writ of ex- By virtue of the above-stated writ of ex- By virtue of the above-stated writ of ex- COURT OF COMMON PLEAS put in 21 for second-seeded Eliza- ecution to me directed I shall expose for sale ecution to me directed I shall expose for sale ecution to me directed I shall expose for sale PHILADELPHIA COUNTY beth. Jay Cook netted 14 points, Dan by public vendue, at the Union County Ad- by public vendue, at the Union County Ad- by public vendue, at the Union County Ad- PENNSYLVANIA ministration Building, 1st Floor, 10 ministration Building, 1st Floor, 10 ministration Building, 1st Floor, 10 SEPTEMBER TERM 2000 NO. 2082 DeSerio sank 13 and Louis Mercer Elizabethtown Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jer- Elizabethtown Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jer- Elizabethtown Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jer- scored eight for the Blue Devils. COMPLAINT - CIVIL ACTION sey on WEDNESDAY THE 6TH DAY OF sey on WEDNESDAY THE 13TH DAY OF sey on WEDNESDAY THE 27TH DAY OF JUNE MOORE HARRIS, et al., PLAINTIFFS v. Westfield 15 22 13 14 64 MARCH A.D., 2002 at two o’clock in the MARCH A.D., 2002 at two o’clock in the FEBRUARY A.D., 2002 at two o’clock in the LABOR TEAM USA, MRS. RESSLER’S FOOD Elizabeth (19-2) 22 17 22 18 79 afternoon of said day. All successful bid- afternoon of said day. All successful bid- afternoon of said day. All successful bid- PRODUCTS COMPANY, PIDC, KNUD SIMONSEN, ders must have 20% of their bid available in ders must have 20% of their bid available in ders must have 20% of their bid available in KS INDUSTRIES, LTD., HENDERSON ROBERTS, AND PUBLIC NOTICE cash or certified check at the conclusion of cash or certified check at the conclusion of cash or certified check at the conclusion of ROBERTS FOOD PROCESSING EQUIPMENT CORP., the sales. the sales. the sales. DEFENDANTS. TOWN OF WESTFIELD The judgment amount is EIGHTY TWO The judgment amount is ONE-HUNDRED The judgment amount is THREE-HUN- PLANNING BOARD THOUSAND ONE-HUNDRED FIFTY FIFTY ONE THOUSAND FOUR-HUN- DRED SEVENTY SEVEN THOUSAND TO: HENDERSON ROBERTS AND ROBERTS FOOD PROCESSING EQUIPMENT Please take notice that the undersigned EIGHT & 73/100 ($82,158.73). DRED EIGHTY EIGHT & 40/100 SEVEN-HUNDRED SIXTY FOUR & 56/ CORPORATION, Defendants, 1901 Manor Drive, Unit B, Union, NJ 07083 and/or 48 applicant, Omnipoint Communications, Inc., Property to be sold is located in the City ($151,488.40). 100 ($377,764.56). State Street, Jersey City, NJ 07304. has filed an application to the Planning of Elizabeth, County of Union and State Property to be sold is located in the City The property to be sold is located in the TAKE NOTICE THAT a Complaint - Civil Action - Negligence, Breach of Warranty, Strict Board of the Town of Westfield pursuant to of New Jersey. of Elizabeth, County of Union and State TOWN of WESTFIELD, NEW JERSEY Liability, Wrongful Death, and Personal Injury - has been filed against you in the above- the provisions of Section 18 of the Zoning Premises commonly known as 603 of New Jersey. 07090, County of UNION and State of New named Court. Said Action arises from a death caused by a meat quality improver Ordinance so as to permit installation of BRITTON STREET, ELIZABETH, NEW Premises commonly known as 619 Jersey. manufactured, distributed and/or produced by you. additional antennas and an equipment cabi- JERSEY. Marshall Street, Elizabeth, New Jersey Commonly known as: 33 WOODBROOK WHEREFORE, Plaintiffs demand judgment in their favor and against Defendants, jointly nets to applicant’s existing wireless tele- BEING KNOWN as LOT 4, BLOCK 0273, 07206 CIRCLE, WESTFIELD, NEW JERSEY and severally, in excess of $50,000 together with interest, attorneys’ fees and costs. communications facility on the roof of the on the official Tax Map of the City of Eliza- BEING KNOWN as LOT 845, BLOCK 7, 07090 existing building. Applicant seeks condi- beth. on the official Tax Map of the City of Eliza- Tax Lot No. 24 in Block No. 3901 NOTICE tional use approval, waiver of site plan ap- Dimensions: 25 feet x 93.39 feet x 25 beth. Dimension of Lot: approximately irregular You have been sued in court. If you wish to defend against the claims set forth in the proval, site plan approval (if necessary) and feet x 93.39 feet. Dimensions: 25.00 feet x 100.00 feet x 195.0 feet wide by 282.36 feet long following pages you must take action within twenty (20) days after this complaint and notice such other variances or waivers that may be Nearest Cross Street: Clarkson Avenue. 25.00 feet x 100.00 feet. Nearest Cross Street: Springfield Avenue are served, by entering a written appearance personally or by attorney and filing in writing with required. The premises are located at 264 The Sheriff hereby reserves the right Nearest Cross Street: Sixth Street. Situated at a point on the southeasterly the Court your defenses or objections to the claims set forth against you. You are warned Prospect Avenue corner of to adjourn this sale without further no- The Sheriff hereby reserves the right sideline of Woodbrook Circle distance ap- that if you fail to do so the case may proceed without you and a judgment may be entered Cowperthwaite Place and Prospect tice by publication. to adjourn this sale without further no- proximately 840.93 feet southwesterly from against you by the court without further notice for any money claimed in the complaint or for Street, known as Block 2505, Lot 1 on the Subject to unpaid taxes, assessments, tice by publication. its intersection with the southwesterly side- any other claim or relief requested by the plaintiffs. You may lose money or property or other Tax Map, which is within 200 feet of property water and sewer liens. Subject to unpaid taxes, assessments, line of Springfield Avenue. rights important to you. owned by you. This application is now on There is due approximately the sum of water and sewer liens. There is due approximately the sum of the secretary’s calendar, and a public hear- NINTY SIX THOUSAND SEVEN-HUN- There is due approximately the sum of FOUR-HUNDRED TWENTY THOUSAND YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR LAWYER AT ONCE. IF YOU DO NOT ing has been ordered for MONDAY, MARCH DRED SEVENTY TWO & 68/100 ONE-HUNDRED SIXTY THOUSAND SEVEN-HUNDRED SEVENTEEN & 37/ HAVE A LAWYER OR CANNOT AFFORD ONE, GO TO OR TELEPHONE THE OFFICE 4, 2002 AT 8:00 P.M. prevailing time, in the ($96,772.68) together with lawful interest SIXTY SIX & 08/100 ($160,066.08) together 100 ($420,717.37) together with lawful in- SET FORTH BELOW TO FIND OUT WHERE YOU CAN GET HELP. Municipal Building, 425 East Broad Street, and costs. with lawful interest and costs. terest and costs. PHILADELPHIA BAR ASSOCIATION Westfield, New Jersey At which time you 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 LAWYER REFERRAL SERVICE may appear either in person or by agent, or the Union County Sheriff’s Office. the Union County Sheriff’s Office. the Union County Sheriff’s Office. One Reading Center attorney and present any objection which The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn Philadelphia, PA 19107 you may have to granting this appeal. This this sale. this sale. this sale. Telephone (215) 238-6333 notice is served upon you by order of the RALPH FROEHLICH RALPH FROEHLICH RALPH FROEHLICH Planning Board. SHERIFF SHERIFF SHERIFF THOMAS MORE HOLLAND, ESQUIRE OMNIPOINT COMMUNICATIONS, INC. FEDERMAN AND PHELAN, P.C. FEDERMAN AND PHELAN, P.C. FEIN, SUCH, KAHN & SHEPARD, P.C. LAW OFFICES OF THOMAS MORE HOLLAND c/o GAROFALO & PRYOR, P.A. Suite 505 Sentry Office Plaza Suite 505 Sentry Office Plaza Suite 201 Attorney for Plaintiffs Authorized Agent for Applicant 216 Haddon Avenue 216 Haddon Avenue 7 Century Drive Grace Hall 60 Baldwin Road Westmont, New Jersey 08108 Westmont, New Jersey 08108 Parsippany, New Jersey 07054 1522 Locust Street Parsippany, New Jersey 07054 CH-756381 - (WL) CH-756393 - (WL) CH-755837 - (WL) Philadelphia, PA 19102 Date: February 13, 2002 4 T - 2/7, 2/14, 2/21 4 T - 2/14, 2/21, 2/28 4 T - 1/31, 2/7, 2/14 Tel. (215) 592-8080 1 T - 2/21/02, The Leader Fee: $32.13 & 2/28/02 Fee: $197.88 & 3/7/02 Fee: $197.88 & 2/21/02 Fee: $197.88 2 T - 2/14 & 2/21/02, The Leader Fee: $165.24 CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK Page 14 Thursday, February 21, 2002 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Blue Devil Hoopsters Scoot Past Farmers, 53-47, in UCT CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 gering margin – rebounds, 16-3, and McKeon finished with 12 points, four steals, 10-5. McKeon nailed two rebounds, four assists and three steals. three-pointers (with assists from Cook had 12 points, seven rebounds, Louie Mercer and Eric Turner), and four steals and four blocks. Adam finished the half with eight points. Turner had five points, three re- The Farmers came off the bench on bounds, two assists and two steals fire in the third quarter with a 12-4 run. and Eric Turner finished with eight Farmer senior Kelvin Porter grabbed points and two steals. four of his seven steals in the quarter. Porter finished with 15 points and Westfield did regroup to hold a 40-35 seven steals and as Kenny Clemons lead at the end of the third quarter. had six points and three rebounds. David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times Farmer Alain Eugene, who finished Westfield’s UCT run ended with a, PULLING OUT ALL THE MOVES...Blue Devil Ethan Powell, left, works a with 10 points and four assists, buck- 79-64, loss to Elizabeth in the Dunn single grapevine and a reverse arm bar tilt on Warrior Mark Kearsing. Powell eted two 3-pointers to tie the game, Center on February 16. won a 9-0, majority decision in his 135-lb. bout. 42-42, midway through the final eight “We needed to play a solid overall minutes. Porter bottomed a free throw game and we didn’t. We turned the to give the Farmers the lead but Blue ball over too much and never really David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times Union County HS Wrestling Devil Jay Cook stole his fourth itiner- got comfortable in our offense,” MAKING THE DECISIVE PLAY...Eric Turner, left, hit a three-pointer with ant pass of the game and jammed it DeSerio said. 38 seconds remaining to put the Blue Devils ahead for good against Union. home for his second dunk in the con- Westfield will face Union again in North Section 2 Results: test. The Farmers regained the lead the first round of the state tourna- with 38 seconds left, but Adam Turner ment later this month. BOUT PROGRESSION: FEBRUARY 12: made a desperation steal and passed Union 7 16 12 12 47 FSPY ‘B’ Girls Team Falls 171: — Andrew Miller (P) p. Marcello to Eric Turner, who stroked his sec- Westfield 16 15 9 13 53 GROUP 3: Cavallero, 3:55 Mendham 34, Scotch Plains- 189: — Russ Comune (P) d. Colin Price, 6-5 ond three-pointer. The Farmers were Fanwood 30 215: — O. J. Dechristosano (P) tf. Shawn forced to foul but Westfield converted Brandon Doerr Gets To West Essex Swimmers BOUT PROGRESSION: Coughlin, 17-0, 5:31 the free throws. 103: — Derek Francavilla (S) md. Nick Hall, 10-0 Hwt: — Rob Hernandez (GL) d. Nick “We were able to escape with a The Fanwood Scotch Plains Y Girls Buzzanca, Cheryl Monteiro, 112: — Steve Mineo (S) tf. Alex Conover, Finnocchiaro, 4-2 Academic Honor “B” swim team was defeated by the Cavanagh and Jesse Foster took third. 103: — Max Troast (P) md. Mark win by coming up with key stops and 15-0 3:51 making baskets when we needed to,” West Essex Y and finished the season In breaststroke, (8U) Nagle, (11- 119: — Steve Adamcik (M) d. Eric Connolly, 7-5 Vanderveer, 10-0 BALTIMORE, MD. – Brandon with a record of 4-2. While the Pira- 12) Faria, (13-14) Sara Schwartz, and 112: — J. W. Bykowski (P) won forfeit said DeSerio. Albert Doerr of Westfield has been 125: — Nick Freda (M) d. Ron Ferrara, 7-2 nhas had many second and third place (15-18) Christine Feury were second 130: — Matt Button (M) md. Nick Bruno, 14-3 119: — Javier Verdin (P) won forfeit DeSerio finished with 12 rebounds. elected to the Golden Key International 125: — Matt Leonard d. Tim Vanderveer, 9-2 finishes, the team could claim only to the board. Nagle and Lindsey 135: — Chris Sprague (S) d. Casey Honour Society at The Johns Hopkins Coleman, 6-3 130: — Mike Fullowan (GL) d. Mike Dunn, 6-0 two first places, one by (11-12) Jillian Hauptman nailed down third place. 140: — Lucas Francavilla (S) p. Adam 135: — Brian May (P) p. Craig DiStefano, 3:18 Lady Highlanders Ice University. Golden Key recognizes only 140: — Scott Vanteener (P) p. Eric Serrano, 2:29 the top 15 percent of juniors and seniors Murphy in the 50-yard backstroke and FSPY butterfly also found first Thatcher, 5:19 one by the 11-12-medley relay team of place just out of reach despite strong 145: — Matt DeNichilo (S) won forfeit 145: — Jim Williams (P) p. Justin Coughlin, :31 Comet Cagers, 66-26 at select universities worldwide. 152: — Dan Pacifico (M) p. Tyler Stender, 3:21 152: — Jon Regenye (GL) won forfeit The Society emphasizes diversity Kate Johnson, Stephanie Faria, Jillian second place finishes by (11-12) 160: — Ryan Button d. Charlie Bachi, 6-3 160: — Dayton Frost (P) won forfeit The Governor Livingston High and strengthens its relevance by rec- Murphy, and Katelyn Cavanagh. Cavanagh, (13-14) Zoller, and (15- 171: — Ollie Overbosch (M) d. Andrew GROUP 1: School girls’ basketball team had no Backstrokers Rebecca Clapp (9- 18) Judy Wicker-Briscoe. Kim Silber, 6-3 mercy and iced the Comets of Hillside, ognizing students based solely upon 189: — Brian Craig (M) p. Marc Fabiano, 4:41 QUARTERFINALS: academic credentials in all fields of 10) and Nicole Zoller (15-18) cap- Wenson (9-10) and Carol Monteiro 215: — Hadi Dagtgheib (M) p. Matt Loomis, 4:29 New Providence 37, Glen Ridge 21 66-26, in Hillside on February 15. tured second while Kate Johnson (11-12) took third place. Margaret Goodspeed pumped in 16 study. Members may choose to be- Hwt: — Andrew Loomis (S) won forfeit KEY BOUTS: come involved with any number of (13-14) placed third in the 100-yard Also contributing were: Christine 171: — Alex Pavlinov (N) p. Matt Cannici, 1:10 points to lead the 8-13 Highlanders. event. In Individual Medley, Johnson Albanese-DeMair, Caitlin Daly, An- GROUP 2: 189: — Shane Mallory (N) p. Chris Reach, 2:18 social projects, donating their time Pequannock 57, Governor Meagan Butler nailed 11 of her 13 also captured second followed by gelica Ewaska, Melissa Fitzgibbon, Judy 119: — Jon Reedy (N) d. Jim McLaughlin, 1-0 points in the second quarter as the toward community service projects. Livingston 12 135: — Cody Hunter (N) d. Ryan Aires, 14-8 Doerr was an outstanding quarter- Faria. Emma Nagle (10U) and Brit- Fitzpatrick, Amanda Gianni, Taylor Highlanders out-pointed the Comets, tany Adisano (13-14) had strong third Guiffre, Alison Haggan, Jillian Hobson, SEMIFINALS: 25-8, to carry a 33-12 lead into the back on the Westfield High School football team and a former Westfield place finishes. Kim Kleisch, Haley Middleton, Mariel PUBLIC NOTICE Roselle Park 38, New Providence 24 locker room. Rebecca Ringwood sank In freestyle, Melissa Keiser (8U), Mital, Carole Monteiro, Elizabeth KEY BOUTS: 12 points, Crystal Hammonds and Leader Scholar Athlete of the Month. SHERIFF’S SALE 145: — Jim Garrison (R) md. J.J. Infantini, 14-4 Brandon, the son of Tim and Sally Murphy (11-12), and Danielle Zoller Peach, Gabrielle Titone, Ellen SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, Catherine Dotto each scored six and 171: — Pavlinov (N) p. Jason McCrady, 3:20 Doerr, is majoring in economics and (13-14) placed second. Nicole Tomljanovic and Julia Weigal. CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, 189: — Shawn Kachnowski (R) p. Jim Kathleen Dreitlein had five points. DOCKET NO. F-13449-00 Meunch, 1:30 will graduate in May 2003. CHASE MANHATTAN MORTGAGE 215: — Mallory (N) d. Chris Lott, 3-0 Gov. Livingston 8 25 12 21 66 CORPORATION, PLAINTIFF vs. JOAO 103: — Baldwin (N) d. Joe Blackford, 4-3 Hillside 4 8 4 10 26 Alexis Jemal Boosts SOARES AND CRISTINA SOARES, HIS 112: — Reedy (N) d. Troy McDermant, 7-2 SP-F Thunder Take Second WIFE, DEFENDANT. 125: — Nick Panetta (R) p. Nick Dowling, 2:53 CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, 130: — Dan Appello (R) p. Jim Carroll, 2:27 Deadline Set For Rutgers Fencing Team DATED JULY 10, 2001 FOR SALE OF 135: — Cody Hunter (N) d. Nick Zangari, 10-9 The Rutgers University women’s MORTGAGED PREMISES. Youth Lacrosse fencing team finished its regular sea- In Heartbreak Soccer Cup By virtue of the above-stated writ of ex- FEBRUARY 14: ecution to me directed I shall expose for sale CHAMPIONSHIPS: The Westfield Lacrosse Club son by winning six of its last eight by public vendue, at the Union County Ad- matches, which included a weekend On February 10, the Blue Thunder defeated Clark Clash. In a highly Roselle Park 37, Boonton 24 will accept registrations for this physical, tightly contested match, ministration Building, 1st Floor, 10 spring’s youth (grades 3-8) girls’ where the Scarlet Knights defeated of the Scotch Plains-Fanwood Soc- Elizabethtown Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jer- KEY BOUTS: the Clash prevailed 3-2. and boys’ programs only up to three top-10 teams in one day. Junior cer Association U-11 division put on sey on WEDNESDAY THE 6TH DAY OF 135: — Nick Zangari (RP) d. Dave Kwon, 3-0 Alexis Jemal of Westfield has played a quite a performance as they streaked Andrew Smith and Josef Ellis ro- MARCH A.D., 2002 at two o’clock in the 189: — Matt Zienowicz (B) p. Shawn March 1. Registration forms are tated in goal for the Thunder through- afternoon of said day. All successful bid- Kachnowski, OT 6:26 available at Kehler’s Athletic Bal- key roll in the Scarlet Knights’ success. their way through the annual Heart- break Cup to notch a second place out the tournament and did an out- ders must have 20% of their bid available in GROUP 1 FINALS: ance and The Leader Store. The Scarlet Knights gained their first cash or certified check at the conclusion of ever victories against St. John’s and finish. The Blue Thunder topped the standing job. Smith finished the tour- the sales. FEBRUARY 14: For planning purposes, the club Columbia, on February 2. At the time, Tewksbury Green 3-2, Tewksbury nament with 22 saves while Ellis The judgment amount is ONE-HUNDRED Paulsboro 48, Roselle Park 13 needs to know the number of reg- FORTY NINE THOUSAND EIGHT-HUN- the Red Storm was the No. 1 ranked White 5-2 and the Metuchen War- added 16. Byron was the leading KEY BOUTS: istrants. Players who register after goal scorer with six goals. DRED SIXTEEN & 30/100 ($149,816.30). 140: — Rob Dent (RP) d. Dom Magazeli, 11-8 March 1 will be put on waiting team in the nation, while Columbia lords 5-2. REAL ESTATE TAX DISCLOSURE Marc Fusillo, Colin Grimm, Danny 189: — James Funk (P) d. Shawn lists for their respective teams. was No. 9. They also defeated No. 5 The stage was set for the final If designated below, there are liens in the Kachnowski, 8-2 Princeton. Jemal went 7-2 on the day to game of the tournament, pitting the Rodriguez, Mike Lauricella and Mike estimated sum as specified below. Plaintiff Please get your forms in now! advises that the municipal tax office should boost her record to 27-5. undefeated Thunder against the un- Roth provided the tough hard-nosed. be contacted to obtain any additional tax PUBLIC NOTICE Mark Koransky, Eddie Byron, Joseph PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE amounts that may be due. UNION COUNTY BOARD Del Prete Brendan McEvoy, Reid 1. Water and Sewer: $424.72 OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS UNION COUNTY BOARD Miller and Jack Dunphy applied con- CONCISE DESCRIPTION UNION COUNTY BOARD UNION COUNTY BOARD NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS 1. The property to be sold is commonly OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS stant pressure on their opponent’s goal Date Adopted: February 13, 2002 NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD known as: 623-625 First Avenue, Elizabeth, NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD as they fired shot after shot. Public Notice is hereby given that the Date Adopted: February 13, 2002 New Jersey 07206. Date Adopted: February 13, 2002 Date Adopted: February 13, 2002 Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- Public Notice is hereby given that the Dunphy tallied five, while McEvoy 2. Tax Block No.: 7 Lot No.: 416 Public Notice is hereby given that the Public Notice is hereby given that the ers has awarded a contract without com- Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- scored twice and Koransky and Del 3. Dimensions of lot: 37.89 x 70.15 x Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- petitive bidding as a professional service or ers has awarded a contract without com- 37.50 x 75.59 ers has awarded a contract without com- ers has awarded a contract without com- Prete added one apiece. Byron also extraordinary, unspecifiable service pursu- petitive bidding as a professional service or 4. Nearest cross street: 6th Street petitive bidding as a professional service or petitive bidding as a professional service or notched three assists on the day. ant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a). This con- extraordinary, unspecifiable service pursu- There is due approximately the sum of extraordinary, unspecifiable service pursu- extraordinary, unspecifiable service pursu- tract and the resolution authorizing it is ant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a). This con- Koransky assisted on two goals while ONE-HUNDRED SIXTY SIX THOUSAND ant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a). This con- ant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a). This con- available for public inspection in the Office tract and the resolution authorizing it is Del Prete, McEvoy and Rodriguez SIX-HUNDRED EIGHTEEN & 85/100 tract and the resolution authorizing it is tract and the resolution authorizing it is of the Clerk of the Board. available for public inspection in the Office ($166,618.85) together with lawful interest available for public inspection in the Office available for public inspection in the Office collected one assist each. of the Clerk of the Board. and costs. RESOLUTION NO. 227-2002 of the Clerk of the Board. of the Clerk of the Board. There is a full legal description on file in (Amending Resolution 142-2002) RESOLUTION NO. 175-2002 RESOLUTION NO. 224-2002 RESOLUTION NO. 178-2002 PUBLIC NOTICE the Union County Sheriff’s Office. AWARDED TO: Iselin Veterinary Hospi- (Amending Resolution 1455-99) (Amending Resolution 1134-2001) AWARDED TO: Correctional Health Ser- TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn tal, PA, 450 Route 27, Iselin, New Jersey AWARDED TO: Passaic County Board AWARDED TO: Waters, McPhereson, vices, Inc., 25 Pompton Avenue, Verona, ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT this sale. SERVICES: To provide veterinary ser- of Social Services, 80 Hamiton Street, Pater- McNeill, PC, 300 Lighting Way, PO box New Jersey RALPH FROEHLICH vices on an “on call” basis to the Union son, New Jersey 1560, Secaucus, New Jersey SERVICES: To provide medical/health NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on SHERIFF County Sheriff’s K-9 Unit. SERVICES: For additional training of SERVICES: To provide special counsel care services at the Union County Jail and MARCH 7, 2002 at 7:30 p.m. in the Munici- HUBSCHMAN & ROMAN PERIOD: 1/1/02 - 12/31/02 Social Services’ staff in the GUMP auto- for Personnel Affairs to provide additional Juvenile Detention Center. pal Building, 430 Park Avenue, Scotch ATTORNEYS AT LAW COST: In an additional amount of $3,500 mated application system. services. PERIOD: January 1, 2002 - December Plains, New Jersey, the Scotch Plains Zon- 318 Bergen Boulevard for a total contract amount not to exceed COST: In an additional amount of $1,100 COST: not to exceed $6,271.13 for a new 31, 2002 ing Board of Adjustment will hold a public Palisades Park, New Jersey 07650 $7,500. for a new contract amount of $3,600. contract amount of $276,271.13 COST: Not to exceed $3,188,736 hearing to consider the following appeal: CH-756385 - (WL) M. Elizabeth Genievich M. Elizabeth Genievich M. Elizabeth Genievich M. Elizabeth Genievich Steven and Marianne Luongo for a 4 T - 2/7, 2/14, 2/21 Clerk of the Board Clerk of the Board Clerk of the Board Clerk of the Board Variance to permit the construction of a & 2/28/02 Fee: $193.80 1 T – 2/21/02, The Leader Fee: $23.97 1 T - 2/21/02, The Leader Fee: $23.46 1 T – 2/21/02, The Leader Fee: $23.46 1 T – 2/21/02, The Leader Fee: $23.46 mudroom in the rear portion of the existing garage at the property located at 1636 King Street (Block 11501, Lot 11), Scotch Plains, from the following section of the Zoning Ordinance: Section 23-2.31.4 whereby minimum size required for an enclosed private garage is 12 feet by 20 feet; proposed size: 11 feet 7 inches by 12 feet. Joseph and Grace Ingato for a Vari- ance to permit the installation of an above- ground pool, considered to be a secondary building, at the property located at 2115 Algonquin Drive (Block 8502, Lot 25), Scotch Plains, from the following section of the Zoning Ordinance: Section 23-3.4D for the R-3 Zone whereby minimum side and rear-yard setbacks re- quired for a secondary building in excess of 200 square feet is eight (8) feet; proposed side-yard setback: approximately five (5) feet [by scale]. John and JoAnn Kovalcik for a Vari- ance to permit the construction of a deck at the property located at 2049 Church Av- enue (Block 2401, Lot 6), Scotch Plains, from the following section of the Zoning Ordinance: Section 23-3.4A, Paragraph H, Column 10 whereby minimum rear-yard setback re- quired is thirty (30) feet; proposed: 20 feet 8- 1/2 inches [by plan]. Kevin and Shani Contreras for a Vari- ance to permit the construction of an addi- tion and deck at the property located at 1840 Lake Avenue (Block 12604, Lot 2), Scotch Plains, from the following section of the Zoning Ordinance: Section 23-3.4A, Paragraph C, Col- umn 7a whereby minimum side-yard set- back required for a corner lot is twenty-five (25) feet; proposed: approximately 14 feet 8 inches [by scale). Danny DiFrancesco for a Variance to permit the construction of a side and rear addition at the property located at 1945 Grenville Road (Block 12502, Lot 24), Scotch Plains, contrary to the following sec- tion of the Zoning Ordinance: Section 23-3.4A Paragraph C, Column 10 whereby minimum rear-yard setback re- quired is thirty-five (35) feet; proposed: ap- proximately 25 feet 11 inches. All interested persons may be present and be head. The file pertaining to this application is in the Office of the Zoning Board of Adjust- ment, 430 Park Avenue, 2nd Floor, Scotch Plains, and is available for public inspection during regular office hours. Linda M. Lies Secretary to the Zoning Board of Adjustment Township of Scotch Plains 1 T - 2/21/02, The Times Fee: $62.22 CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood Thursday, February 21, 2002 Page 15 Fanwood Flames Continue CLASSIFIEDS Area Boy Scout Teams Hold To Roll in Youth Basketball No-Snow Klondike Derby The Fanwood Flames 8th-grade in a 60-33 win over Dunellen. HELP WANTED HELP WANTED team won five more games this past The 5th graders won an exciting, Jr. & Sr. High Youth Workers MOUNTAINSIDE – Sunny skills such as knots and lashings, first week to push their record to 20-0. 51-49, overtime victory over West ADMINISTRATIVE weather, and little or no snow in the aid, fire building, cooking, compass ASSISTANT Needed Part time job. Hours and The Flames turned back Old Bridge Windsor. Chucky Oliver and Matt pay are negotiable. St. Paul’s has Watchung Reservation on January and measuring. 60-38. Derrick Caracter led with 31 Berka respectively bucketed 16 and CPA Firm seeks exprd individual 26, did not keep 27 participating Boy After their final equipment checks for full, part-time or flex-time. received a grant to develop our Jr. points and Lance Thomas had 15. 12 points. Cranford turned back & Sr. High Youth Ministry. Some Scout teams of the Patriot District at the finish line, each team’s elapsed Caracter and Thomas hit for 20 and Fanwood, 48-46. Oliver and Sterling Duties include client corresp, from enjoying their 45th annual time was combined with their skill bookkeeping and maintain of- week day hours and Sundays in 16 points, respectively, in a 64-43 Gibbs pumped in 12 points each and the morning and evening will be Klondike Derby “sled race” and ratings for a final score to determine win over Chatham. Next, the Flames Brandon Boyd popped in 11. fice and client records. Require scout-skill contest in Mountainside. the winners in the Senior-Scout and exc organization, computer and required. We are hoping for a pulverized Linden 78-51. Caracter Fanwood crunched Old Bridge, 39- person of energy and faith. It will As planned in advance, the equip- Scout groups. and Thomas led again with 31 and 21 29, behind Sterling Gibbs’ nine commun. skills. Compet compen ment on each team’s fully-loaded, In the seven-team senior group, w/benefits avail. probably be best if you are not points, respectively. Ashton Gibbs points. The Flames improved to 9-8 currently a member of the church. Klondike-style sled was moved into the Rabid Squirrels of Westfield’s and DJ Garrett kicked in 10 and by beating West Windsor, 40-35. Send resume & sal req to backpacks for the scouts to carry. Troop No. 72 won first place, with Admin Assist, Questions? Speak to Fr. Andrew seven points, respectively. Thomas Oliver burned the net for 22 points Hamersley 908-232-8506 x12. Starting in timed, six-team waves, the Rabbits of Millington’s Troop had 26 points in a 54-31 win over and Boyd connected for eight. P.O. Box 2663, Westfield, the scouts hiked (or ran) between the No. 56 in second, followed by the Union Boys Club. The Flames fin- NJ 07091-2663 BABY SITTER various Klondike “towns,” where they Titans of Troop No. 1 in New Provi- ished by carving Cranford, 64-62. or fax (908) 654-7865 were graded on their performance of dence. Caracter sank 38 points. Baby Sitter Wanted in my Among the 20 scout teams, the The 7th graders fell to Linden, 66- HELP WANTED Scotch Plains home for my 2 Blue Patrol of Troop No. 17 in North 51, with Jason Zelesnik sinking 14 children ages 8 and 5. Tuesdays Westfield Library Sets Plainfield won first place, with the S.P. Police Dept. accepting appli- & Wednesdays, 3:00 pm - 6:00 points. Gibbs led a balanced attack cations for Dispatcher/Communi- Preschooler Programs Flaming Arrows of Troop No. 32 in in a 68-52 victory over Immaculate pm, Must have own car, Non- Watchung coming in second, and the cations Operator. 11 hr. shift (4 smoker, References required. WESTFIELD – Marina Kennedy Heart of Mary. Zelesnik, Jameel days on/4 days off). Contact Det/ Polar Bears of Stirling’s Troop No. Call 908-889-5244 will present two active learning pro- 59 and the Hawaiian Surfers of Grace and Matt Wolff pumped in 10 Sgt. Mahoney 908-322-7100 X114 grams for preschool-age children on points apiece in the victory. Fanwood Westfield’s Troop No. 72 tying for Saturdays, March 2 and March 23, at third. defeated Cranford 44-30 with Gibbs HELP WANTED HOUSECLEANER WANTED the Westfield Memorial Library, lo- netting 10 points. Darnell Dortch BOOKKEEPER - Part Time. 6 As a trophy, the winning teams in Caring & Reliable Domestic cated at 550 East Broad Street. each group received a miniature and Zack Saifi pumped in eight and Flexible Daytime Hours Per Week. These programs, sponsored by the six points, respectively. Union de- Person for cleaning & possible wooden Klondike sled made by Gre- Quicken Check-Writing and light housekeeping duties 1 + days Friends of the Westfield Memorial feated Fanwood, 54-31, with Zelesnik Report knowledge required. gory Ryan of Westfield and painted per week. Must drive own car. Library, will be held from 10:30 to gold, silver or bronze. connecting for nine points. South Call 973-376-0539 x 11. 11:30 a.m. and feature music, move- Brunswick crushed Fanwood 67-26 (908) 789-0271 With Keith Mellen of Westfield as ment, puppetry and games. Derby Governor, some 100 adult with Wolff popping in 10 points. HELP WANTED Youngsters may attend one of The 19-1 6th grade Flames CLEANING SERVICES volunteers stationed at the various VOLUNTEERS NEEDED these programs. Space is limited “towns,” along with many scout fami- stretched their winning streak to 12 Mark Boyle Polish woman is looking for and registration is required. Sign straight, starting with a 60-39 deci- Westfield Volunteer Rescue more homes to clean. lies, joined together to make the event Squad seeks persons willing to ups will begin this Saturday, Febru- a success. sion over Union Boys Club. Gibbs Mark Boyle Selected Experienced, Own Transporta- ary 23, at the library’s Children’s and Grace had 24 and 20 points, train as Emergency Medical tion & Good References. Technicians. No prior exp. Desk, for both programs. respectively. Gibbs nailed 40 points Most Virtuous Gymnast Preschoolers must be 2½ to 5 PUBLIC NOTICE in a 72-65 victory over Cranford. needed. Valid NJ Driv. Lic., req., 732-553-1593 Mark Boyle, a freshman at min. 4 hrs/wk. We offer 24 hr. years old and have a Westfield li- SHERIFF’S SALE Gibbs and Grace scored 28 and 16 Westfield High School, received the CLEANING SERVICE brary card. For more information, SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, points, respectively, in a 59-30 win coverage. Wkday 9am - 1 pm or CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, honor of being named Most Virtuous 1-5pm slots are perfect for par- please call the Children’s Depart- DOCKET NO. F-15841-00 over Old Bridge. Mike Devizio’s Gymnast at the Junior Team Cup IRMA’S CLEANING SERVICE ment at (908) 789-4090. netted 17 points in a 59-30 win over ents of school children. Childcare BENEFICIAL NEW JERSEY, INC. D/B/ competition, Brian Babcock Gym- reimbursement available! FREE ESTIMATES A BENEFICIAL MORTGAGE CO., PLAIN- Madison. Gibbs pumped in 30 points nastics Invitational hosted by TIFF vs. HORACE THOMPSON, ET ALS., Seeks trainees as Dispatchers. Min. (201) 997-6345 DEFENDANT. Parkettes Gymnastics Club in Allen- See it all on the Web! CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, town, Pa. on February 9. Competi- 2 hrs./wk. All training provided. JCC Lakers Stop BABY FURNITURE FOR SALE DATED JUNE 1, 2001 FOR SALE OF tion at the Invitational was stiff with Call the Recruiting Team at www.goleader.com MORTGAGED PREMISES. over 30 clubs from all over the coun- (908) 233-2500 for details Exc. Cond. (like new) Ragazzi By virtue of the above-stated writ of ex- JCC Sixers, 30-22 try participating. brand, Lt. Maple. Crib (w or w/o ecution to me directed I shall expose for sale FOR LEASE PUBLIC NOTICE by public vendue, at the Union County Ad- Led by Zach Flanzman with 12 There are three qualities that set mattress) easy down side. Tall 5- ministration Building, 1st Floor, 10 points the Lakers defeated the Sixers one gymnast apart from the rest: Risk, RESTAURANT/FOOD drawer dresser, Low 3-drawer SHERIFF’S SALE Elizabethtown Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jer- 30-22 in the JCC 3rd and 4th grade Originality, and Virtuosity. Virtuosity TAKE-OUT/CATERING dresser. Folding changing top SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, sey on WEDNESDAY THE 20TH DAY OF Fully equiped. 3000 sq ft, for CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, MARCH A.D., 2002 at two o’clock in the Basketball League of Central New is awarded when a gymnast executes that removes to keep as dresser DOCKET NO. F-13054-01 afternoon of said day. All successful bid- Jersey. his skills nearing perfection or with immediate occupancy in center only. Make Offer-paid $1,700. CITIFINANCIAL MORTGAGE COM- ders must have 20% of their bid available in The Sixers jumped to a quick 10-6 more amplitude, extension or artistry of Westfield. Excellent terms/ new. Call (908) 654-4429 PANY, INC., PLAINTIFF vs. ISAAC cash or certified check at the conclusion of lead in the first quarter, thanks to John then any other gymnast at that par- minimal up front expences. Adj. HOLLOMAN, ET AL, DEFENDANT. the sales. Hao who scored eight of his team- ticular meet. The gymnast with the parking and NY trains. PET SITTING CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, The judgment amount is NINETEEN ph: 908-561-3583 DATED DECEMBER 6, 2001 FOR SALE THOUSAND SIX-HUNDRED TWENTY high 12 points in the quarter. The highest number of virtuosity bonus Pets Prefer the comfort and OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. EIGHT & 75/100 ($19,628.75). Lakers stormed back with 10 points points is awarded this prize. email: [email protected] By virtue of the above-stated writ of ex- Schedule A safety of home while you are ecution to me directed I shall expose for sale All that certain tract of land, including any of their own, including six points by Boyle, coached by Jim Surgent, AUTO FOR SALE away. Sitting/Walks/Play/etc. Greg Stein. Michael Riesenberg also Matt Stevenson and Stan Dobrydnio by public vendue, at the Union County Ad- improvements, lying and being in Union 98 Mercury Grand Marquis, Customized Home Visits. ministration Building, 1st Floor, 10 County, New Jersey being commonly known had six points and Tyler Terens, Jonah on the Class II gymnastics team at Elizabethtown Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jer- as 215 Catherine Street, Elizabeth, New Offitzer and Spencer Merman tossed Surgent’s Elite School of Gymnas- White, Blue Interior, Excellent 908-289-4470 sey on WEDNESDAY THE 13TH DAY OF Jersey and described as Lot 381 Ward 8 of in a bucket a piece, to round out the tics, placed fourth on pommel horse Condition, 66,000 miles, MARCH A.D., 2002 at two o’clock in the the Tax Map of Elizabeth City, being more $9,500 or best offer. afternoon of said day. All successful bid- particularly described as follows: scoring for the Lakers. and sixth on parallel bars. CONCIERGE ON CALL ders must have 20% of their bid available in BEGINNING at a point in the easterly line Adam Offitzer (three steals), Eli Call 908-889-7035 Too busy to shop for your camp cash or certified check at the conclusion of of Catherine Street distant northerly 185 Silverstien and Zach Cohen led an the sales. feet from the corner formed by intersection APARTMENT FOR RENT bound kids, or plan a trip, or The judgment amount is TWO-HUN- of Catherine Street with the northerly line of impressive Lakers defense that held St. Helen’s Whips furnish your first apartment? the Sixers to just two points in a 16- Westfield - 1 Bedr. Apartm. w/ DRED TWENTY THREE THOUSAND East Grand Street; thence running along screened-in porch & basement. Looking for the perfect gift? Too TWO-HUNDRED NINTY THREE & 18/ said line of Catherine Street North 48 de- minute span. Though the Sixers Wayne Cage Girls many errands-too little time. 100 ($223,293.18). grees 32.25 minutes; thence easterly at Quiet street w/easy walk to town The property to be sold is located in the mounted a comeback with 10 points The St. Helen’s 5th-6th-grade girls Relieve your stress! Call right angles with said line of Catherine Street & train station. No pets. $1,125 City of Elizabeth in the County of Union, 123 feet; thence southerly parallel with said in the final period, it was too little too basketball team from Westfield el- Concierge on Call, your personal late, as the Lakers were simply too mo. + utilities. Call 908-414-0435 New Jersey. line of Catherine Street 31.10 feet; thence evated its record to 39-7 on February shopper at: Commonly known as: 424 Livingston north 42 degrees 13 minutes west 123 feet strong and too deep. 12 at IHM in Scotch Plains to ad- OFFICE SUITES AVAILABLE 732-549-3562 Street, Elizabeth, New Jersey 07206 to the place of beginning. Tax Lot No. 612.A CW03 in Block 3 Being lot number 12 and a strip of land vance to the IHM Super League fi- Dimensions of Lot: (Approximately) 50 2.25 feet in width front and rear off the nals against Clark. St. Helen’s played Westfield. Prime location, center PUBLIC NOTICE JCC Lakers Quiet of town, in modern elevator build- feet wide by 100 feet long southerly side of lot number 13 in block H as one of their finest games of the year Nearest Cross Street: Situate on the south- said lots and block are laid down and desig- and defeated Wayne PAL, 34-16, in ing. High ceilings, palladian win- UNION COUNTY BOARD westerly line of Livingston Street 300.00 feet nated on "A Map of the Real Estate late of JCC Sonics. 34-33 dows. Adj parking and NY trains. OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS from the northwesterly line of Fourth Street. the Stephen P. Brittan, deceased", now on the semifinals. NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD There is due approximately the sum of file in the office of the Registers of Union Led by Zach Flanzman and Michael Wayne PAL had defeated them on 4,200 sq. ft. to divide. Date Adopted: February 13, 2002 email: [email protected] TWO-HUNDRED THIRTY FIVE THOU- County. Riesenberg with 14 points apiece, the two previous occasions. St. Helen’s Public Notice is hereby given that the SAND EIGHT-HUNDRED SEVENTY There is due approximately the sum of ph: (908) 561-3583 Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- THREE & 89/100 ($235,873.89) together TWENTY ONE THOUSAND EIGHT-HUN- JCC Lakers defeated the Sonics 34- jumped out to quick 20-6 halftime ers has awarded a contract without com- 33 in the JCC 3&4 Grade Basketball lead, led by Erin Miller’s three 3- with lawful interest and costs. DRED FIFTY & 18/100 ($21,850.18) to- FOR RENT petitive bidding as a professional service or There is a full legal description on file in gether with lawful interest and costs. League of Central New Jersey. pointers and 11 pts. Tremendous re- extraordinary, unspecifiable service pursu- the Union County Sheriff’s Office. There is a full legal description on file in The Sonics jumped out to an early bounding by Stephanie Slodycka Alli WESTFIELD ant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a). This con- The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn the Union County Sheriff’s Office. tract and the resolution authorizing it is this sale. The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn lead but the Lakers, playing with just MacDonald, Danielle Infantino on OVERSIZED 2 CAR GARAGE, available for public inspection in the Office six players and brand new addition, RALPH FROEHLICH this sale. both the offensive and defensive glass AVAILABLE 3/1 of the Clerk of the Board. SHERIFF RALPH FROEHLICH first grader Scott Flanzman, clawed provided numerous second-chance SAFE, SECURE LOCATION. RESOLUTION NO. 179-2002 ZUCKER, GOLDBERG & ACKERMAN SHERIFF their way back to lead at halftime 17- points. Great ball handling and de- $325.00/M AWARDED TO: Appriss Solutions, 10401 ATTORNEYS MCCABE, WEISBERG & CONWAY, 12. Zach Flanzman contributed eight fensive pressure by Rose Driscoll Call Lori 973-397-3541 Linn Station Road, Louisville, Kentucky 1139 Spruce Drive P.C. points and Scott sinking a foul shot. stymied Wayne PAL. SERVICES: To provide on-going opera- PO Box 1024 LAW OFFICES tional support for the Call 2 Court System. Mountainside, New Jersey 07092-0024 Suite 500 Justin Gonzales gave the Lakers St. Helen’s continued to apply pres- HOUSE SALE PERIOD: 1/1/02 - 12/31/02 1-908-233-8500 216 Haddon Avenue three of his five points in the third sure in the second half. Annie Depalmer COST: $22,536. File No. XCZ L 46091 Westmont, New Jersey 08108 Living Room, Bed Room set, CH-756402 - (WL) CH-756293 - (WL) quarter. Todd Morling got a key re- and Krissy Wendel made key contribu- Water Bed, Washer/Dryer, Frig M. Elizabeth Genievich bound and Michael Riesenberg tions. Nina Brownstone, Kate Sheridan, Clerk of the Board 4 T - 2/14, 2/21, 2/28 4 T - 2/21, 2/28, 3/7 (brand new), Desks, Patio Set w/ 1 T – 2/21/02, The Leader Fee: $21.93 & 3/7/02 Fee: $191.76 & 3/14/02 Fee: $238.68 played some tenacious defense to Cassie Simcox, Allision Oberlander umbrella. Cash Only. 10am - 6pm hold the Sonics in check up to the last and Elizabeth Harbaugh have also Sat & Sun 2/23 & 2/24. PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE few minutes. The Sonics did make PUBLIC NOTICE played a major part in the team’s suc- 24 Blue Ridge Circle, Scotch Plains TOWN OF WESTFIELD one last run but ran out of time. cess all season long. SHERIFF’S SALE PLANNING BOARD SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, The Planning Board of the Town of Westfield, New Jersey will meet on Monday, March CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE 4, 2002 in the Council Chambers of the Municipal Building, 425 East Broad Street, DOCKET NO. F-12583-98 Westfield, New Jersey at 8:00 p.m. to hear and consider the following application: SHERIFF’S SALE SHERIFF’S SALE SHERIFF’S SALE GRP LOAN CORP., PLAINTIFF vs. SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, CHERYL M. KRESS, ET ALS., DEFEN- 02-03(V) WESTFIELD PRIME PROPERTIES, L.L.C., 574 CUMBERLAND AVENUE, CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, DANT. BLOCK 2706, LOT 28. APPLICANT SEEKING MINOR SUBDIVISION. Plans DOCKET NO. F-16465-99 DOCKET NO. F-12757-01 DOCKET NO. F-6167-98 CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, drawn by Edward S. Dec, Guarriello & Dec, Associates, L.L.C., dated February MIDFIRST BANK, PLAINTIFF vs. WELLS FARGO HOME MORTGAGE, BANK UNITED, PLAINTIFF vs. JAMES DATED JANUARY 19, 2001 FOR SALE 1, 2002, entitled "Minor Subdivision of 574 Cumberland Street," (single sheet). MIGUEL A. RODRIQUEZ, ET ALS., DE- INC., PLAINTIFF vs. BERNARDO D. GRAHAM, DEFENDANT. OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. Applicant seeks to create two lots from a single existing lot. Applicant needs FENDANT. ASENCIOS, ET ALS, DEFENDANT. CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, By virtue of the above-stated writ of ex- variances from the following CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, DATED NOVEMBER 12, 1999 FOR SALE ecution to me directed I shall expose for sale List of Existing Nonconforming Zoning Conditions for proposed Lot 28.01 DATED NOVEMBER 29, 2001 FOR SALE DATED DECEMBER 6, 2001 FOR SALE OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. by public vendue, at the Union County Ad- OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. By virtue of the above-stated writ of ex- ministration Building, 1st Floor, 10 Section 11.12E5 of the Land Use Ordinance. Ordinance requires minimum front By virtue of the above-stated writ of ex- By virtue of the above-stated writ of ex- ecution to me directed I shall expose for sale Elizabethtown Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jer- yard 21.35 feet. Applicant proposes 20.20 feet. ecution to me directed I shall expose for sale ecution to me directed I shall expose for sale by public vendue, at the Union County Ad- sey on WEDNESDAY THE 6TH DAY OF Section 11.12E6 of the Land Use Ordinance. Ordinance requires minimum side by public vendue, at the Union County Ad- by public vendue, at the Union County Ad- ministration Building, 1st Floor, 10 MARCH A.D., 2002 at two o’clock in the yard of 10 feet. Applicant proposes 6.76 feet. ministration Building, 1st Floor, 10 ministration Building, 1st Floor, 10 Elizabethtown Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jer- afternoon of said day. All successful bid- Elizabethtown Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jer- Elizabethtown Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jer- sey on WEDNESDAY THE 27TH DAY OF ders must have 20% of their bid available in Section 13.01G1c of the Land Use Ordinance. Ordinance requires set back for sey on WEDNESDAY THE 20TH DAY OF sey on WEDNESDAY THE 20TH DAY OF FEBRUARY A.D., 2002 at two o’clock in the cash or certified check at the conclusion of access structure of 500 square feet to be 10 feet. Applicant proposes 3.8 feet and MARCH A.D., 2002 at two o’clock in the MARCH A.D., 2002 at two o’clock in the afternoon of said day. All successful bid- the sales. 3.45 feet. afternoon of said day. All successful bid- afternoon of said day. All successful bid- ders must have 20% of their bid available in The judgment amount is THREE-HUN- Section 13.01D of the Land Use Ordinance. Ordinance requires maximum floor ders must have 20% of their bid available in ders must have 20% of their bid available in cash or certified check at the conclusion of DRED FORTY THREE THOUSAND area for access structure 750 square feet. Applicant proposes 813 square feet. cash or certified check at the conclusion of cash or certified check at the conclusion of the sales. TWO-HUNDRED SEVENTY FIVE & 71/ the sales. the sales. The judgment amount is SEVENTY FIVE 100 ($343,275.71). List of New Variances Requested for Proposed Lot 28.01 The judgment amount is SIXTY SIX The judgment amount is ONE-HUNDRED THOUSAND TWO-HUNDRED THIRTY The property to be sold is located in the Section 11.12E1a of the Land Use Ordinance. Ordinance requires minimum THOUSAND EIGHT-HUNDRED FORTY TWENTY THOUSAND NINE-HUNDRED FOUR & 57/100 ($75,234.57). BOROUGH of MOUNTAINSIDE, NEW gross area of 8,000 square feet. Applicant proposes 7,847 square feet. EIGHT & 70/100 ($66,848.70). EIGHTY SEVEN & 77/100 ($120,987.77). The property to be sold is located in the JERSEY 07092, County of UNION and The property to be sold is located in the Property to be sold is located in the City City of Elizabeth in the County of Union, State of New Jersey. Section 11.12E2b of the Land Use Ordinance. Ordinance requires minimum area City of Elizabeth in the County of Union, and of Elizabeth, County of Union and the New Jersey. Commonly known as: 1169 RIDGE within first 134 feet of depth requires 8,000 square feet. Applicant proposes 6,700 the State of New Jersey. State of New Jersey. Commonly known as: 1050 Bond Street, DRIVE, MOUNTAINSIDE, NEW JERSEY square feet. Commonly known as: 210 Clark Place, Premises commonly known as 42 Elizabeth, New Jersey 07202 07092. Section 11.12E2b of the Land Use Ordinance. Ordinance requires minimum Elizabeth, New Jersey. Raymond Terrace, Elizabeth, New Jer- Tax Lot No. 168 in Block 12 Tax Lot No. 13 in Block No. 5.B width of 60 feet. Applicant proposes 50 feet. Tax Lot No. 54 in Block No. 5. sey 07201. Dimensions of Lot: (Approximately) 25 Dimension of Lot: approximately 100.00 Dimensions of Lot (Approximately) 25.00 BEING KNOWN as LOT 13, BLOCK feet wide by 87 feet long feet wide by 164.38 feet long. Section 11.12E3b of the Land Use Ordinance. Ordinance requires minimum feet wide by 100.00 feet long. 1278, on the official Tax Map of the City of Nearest Cross Street: Situate at the inter- Nearest Cross Street: Short Drive frontage of 60 feet. Applicant proposes 50 feet. Nearest Cross Street: Situate in the south- Elizabeth. section of the southerly side of Bond Street Situated at a point on the northwesterly Section 11.12E10 of the Land Use Ordinance. Ordinance requires maximum westerly line of Clark Place at a point therein Dimensions: 40 feet x 123.78 feet x and the westerly side of Catherine Street. sideline of Ridge Drive distance approxi- building coverage (without deck) 20%. Applicant proposes 28%. distant northwesterly 125.00 feet from the 18.05 feet x 43.70 feet x 87.42 feet. There is due approximately the sum of mately 700.96 feet northeasterly from its corner formed by the intersection of the Nearest Cross Street: State Highway ONE-HUNDRED THREE THOUSAND intersection with the northerly sideline of Section 11.12E11 of the Land Use Ordinance. Ordinance requires maximum all same with the northwesterly line of Second Route S-24 FOUR-HUNDRED TWENTY & 38/100 Short Drive. improvements coverage 50%. Applicant proposes 54.4%. Street. The Sheriff hereby reserves the right ($103,420.38) together with lawful interest There is due approximately the sum of List of New Variance Requested for Proposed Lot 28.02 There is due approximately the sum of to adjourn this sale without further no- and costs. THREE-HUNDRED EIGHTY FOUR SIXTY NINE THOUSAND SEVEN-HUN- tice by publication. There is a full legal description on file in THOUSAND EIGHT-HUNDRED SIXTY Section 11.12E1a of the Land Use Ordinance. Ordinance requires minimum DRED FORTY THREE & 93/100 Subject to unpaid taxes, assessments, the Union County Sheriff’s Office. TWO & 07/100 ($384,862.07) together with gross area of 8,000 square feet. Applicant proposes 7,847 square feet. ($69,743.93) together with lawful interest water and sewer liens. The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn lawful interest and costs. Section 11.12E2b of the Land Use Ordinance. Ordinance requires minimum area and costs. There is a full legal description on file in this sale. There is a full legal description on file in within first 134 feet of depth requires 8,000 square feet. Applicant proposes 6,700 There is a full legal description on file in the Union County Sheriff’s Office. RALPH FROEHLICH the Union County Sheriff’s Office. square feet. the Union County Sheriff’s Office. The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn SHERIFF The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this sale. ZUCKER, GOLDBERG & ACKERMAN, this sale. Section 11.12E2b of the Land Use Ordinance. Ordinance requires minimum this sale. RALPH FROEHLICH ATTORNEYS RALPH FROEHLICH width of 60 feet. Applicant proposes 50 feet. RALPH FROEHLICH SHERIFF 1139 Spruce Drive SHERIFF Section 11.12E3b of the Land Use Ordinance. Ordinance requires minimum SHERIFF FEDERMAN AND PHELAN, P.C. P.O. Box 1024 FEIN, SUCH, KAHN & SHEPARD, P.C. frontage of 60 feet. Applicant proposes 50 feet. CARKHUFF & RADMIN, PC - ESQS. Suite 505 Sentry Office Plaza Mountainside, New Jersey 07092-0024 Suite 201 598-600 Somerset Street 216 Haddon Avenue 1-908-233-8500 7 Century Drive Plans and application are on file in the Office of the Town Engineer, 959 North Avenue, North Plainfield, New Jersey 07060 Westmont, New Jersey 08108 File No. XFZ-37334 Parsippany, New Jersey 07054 West, Westfield, New Jersey and may be seen Monday through Friday 8:30 am. to 4:30 p.m. CH-756406 - (WL) CH-756408 - (WL) CH-754160 - (WL) CH-755787 - (WL) Kenneth B. Marsh 4 T - 2/21, 2/28, 3/7 4 T - 2/21, 2/28, 3/7 4 T - 1/31, 2/7, 2/14 4 T - 2/7, 2/14, 2/21 Secretary & 3/14/02 Fee: $183.60 & 3/14/02 Fee: $185.64 & 2/21/02 Fee: $185.64 & 2/28/02 Fee: $197.88 1 T - 2/21/02, The Leader Fee: $98.94 CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK Page 16 Thursday, February 21, 2002 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION ‘Colonists’ to Describe Life Westfield Chamber Seeking During Revolutionary War Vendors for Spring Fair WESTFIELD – On Sunday, Feb- and Sandra Watts of Plainfield. WESTFIELD — The Westfield area businesses, non-profit groups ruary 24, the Reverend John Mills Guided tours of the 1740 farm- Area Chamber of Commerce has and residents alike,” said Debbie will present a program entitled “On house will be conducted by costumed taken over the administration of Schmidt, Westfield Chamber Execu- the Home Front – Life During the docents, who will answer questions the three annual Westfield street tive Director. American Revolution,” from 2 to 4 about Colonial life in the West Fields fairs, and is now accepting ven- The street fairs typically draw p.m. at the Miller-Cory House Mu- of Elizabethtown. The last tour will dor applications for the Spring 25,000 to 30,000 people to down- seum, located at 614 Mountain Av- begin at 3:30 p.m. Street Fair, formerly known as town Westfield to shop, eat and en- enue in Westfield. The museum’s gift shop features a Spring Fling, scheduled for Sun- joy family entertainment. The program will include “first variety of reproductions, Colonial cook- day, April 28. The streets of downtown Westfield person” storytelling by such well- books, literature and children’s crafts, Utilizing the well-attended street will be closed to vehicular traffic for known Colonial figures as Molly as well as other items geared to all ages. fairs as a major fundraising source, the duration of the Spring Street Fair, Pitcher, Ginny Wiglum and Ann On Sunday, March 3, Laurie and the Chamber has designated Debbie which will take place from 11 a.m. to Boudinot, among others, who will Amy Mills will present a program on and Darryl Walker to promote the 5 p.m. describe life during the Revolution- the art of tinsel painting. Admission three fairs, allowing the Chamber to “We are very excited about work- ary War and how it affected their to the museum is $2 for adults, 50 realize a greater percentage of rev- ing directly with vendors, entertain- lives, whether Whig or Tory. cents for students and free for chil- enues to service the needs of its ers and sponsors and look forward to They will be depicted by Rever- dren under age 6. membership. another great day in Westfield,” said end Mills, Laurie Mills, Amy Mills For more information, please call “The Chamber is very excited Mr. Walker. and Heather Mills, all of Fanwood, the museum office at (908) 232-1776. about running the three Westfield Approximately 300 booths are street fairs this year. We look for- available for each of the three fairs ward to these outdoor events each and reservations will be taken on a year, knowing they are enjoyed by first-come, first-served basis. Besides SPRING FESTIVITIES…Vendor applications are now being accepted for the the Spring Street Fair, the Chamber Spring Street Fair that will be held on Sunday, April 28, in downtown Westfield. PUBLIC NOTICE will present FamilyFest on Sunday, For an application or further information, please call Darryl Walker at (908) SHERIFF’S SALE June 9, and Fall Street Fair on Sun- 1994 - 2001 654-1400 or visit westfieldnj.com. SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, day, September 22. CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, For vendor applications and/or DOCKET NO. F-70-00 questions, please call Mr. Walker at UNION COUNTY SAVINGS BANK vs. CARLOS A. CERTUCHE, ET AL, DEFEN- (908) 654-1400, or download appli- DANT. cations from westfieldnj.com. CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, DATED DECEMBER 4, 2001 FOR SALE PUBLIC NOTICE OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. By virtue of the above-stated writ of ex- TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS OPEN HOUSE- Sunday February 24, 1 - 4 P.M. ecution to me directed I shall expose for sale PLANNING BOARD by public vendue, at the Union County Ad- NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the 201 Jefferson Ave., Westfield ministration Building, 1st Floor, 10 planning Board of the Township of Scotch Elizabethtown Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jer- Plains will hold a public hearing on Mon- sey on WEDNESDAY THE 20TH DAY OF day, March 11, 2002, at 8:00 p.m. in Coun- MARCH A.D., 2002 at two o’clock in the cil Chambers to hear the Preliminary and afternoon of said day. All successful bid- Final Site Plan application for Ryan Piesco ders must have 20% of their bid available in for 2374-2376 Mountain Avenue, Block cash or certified check at the conclusion of 4001, Lot 13, B-2 Zone which proposes the the sales. construction of a two-story building with first The judgment amount is ONE-HUNDRED floor office space and second floor apart- TWENTY THOUSAND EIGHT-HUN- ments. The following variances are re- DRED NINTY & 97/100 ($120,890.97). quested with this application: The property to be sold is located in the City of Elizabeth in the County of Union, 23-3.11d(1)-Truck Loading & Unloading New Jersey. Required: Commonly known as: 833 Cleveland Av- Proposed: None enue, Elizabeth, New Jersey 07208. 23-311d(2)-Buffer &KDUPLQJ(QJOLVK&RORQLDO Tax Lot No. 358 in Block No. 10. Required: 10 feet Dimensions of Lot: (Approximately) 40 Proposed: 7 feet feet wide by 100 feet long. Westfield–The classic appeal of this 3 bedroom, 1 1/2 bath Nearest Cross Street: Situate in the north- 23-3.11d(3)a,b,f-Off-Street Parking home offers a warm welcome. Located in a wonderful easterly side of Cleveland Avenue 180.00 Required: 23 spaces feet from the southeasterly side of Verona Proposed: 16 Spacious, renovated Colonial in Wychwood. New gour- neighborhood within walking distance to superb schools and Avenue. 23-2(1)3-Front Yard Parking commuter transportation. Living Room with fireplace, French There is due approximately the sum of Required: Behind front building line met EIK w/ center island opens to large FR addition. ONE-HUNDRED TWENTY EIGHT THOU- Proposed: In front of building line Vaulted ceiling, Palladian wndw, sldr to deck. FDR doors to sun filled Den, Formal Dining Room, updated Eat-in- SAND TWO-HUNDRED TEN & 79/100 ($128,210.79) together with lawful interest 23-3.4A, Para K, Col. 7-Min. Front Yard open to Den w/ skylight. 8 Rms, 3 BDR, 3 full updated Kitchen with Corian countertops. Third floor offers expansion and costs. Required: 10 feet BTHS, newer 2 zone CAC & GAS HT. Walk to school possibilities. Many updates. $ 439,000 (WSF# 6052 ) There is a full legal description on file in Proposed: 9.20 feet the Union County Sheriff’s Office. 23-3.4A, Para K, Col. 10-Rear Yard & town. (WSF6110) $799,000. The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn Required: 30 feet this sale. Proposed: 29.53 feet SUSAN CHECCHIO RALPH FROEHLICH Sales Associate SHERIFF 23-3.4A, Para K. Col. 10-Rear Yard NJAR Million Dollar Club ZUCKER, GOLDBERG & ACKERMAN Required: 30 feet ATTORNEYS Existing: 25.69 feet 2001 Gold Level RESIDENTIAL BROKERAGE 1139 Spruce Drive All interested persons may be present 908-301-2014 Direct Line 209 Central Avenue, Westfield PO Box 1024 and be heard. 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® REALTOR® © 2001 Coldwell Banker Corporation. Coldwell Banker is a registered trademark of Coldwell Banker Corporation.An Equal Opportunity Company. Equal Housing Opportunity. Independently Owned and Operated by NRT Incorporated. CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood Thursday, February 21, 2002 Page 17 Westfield UNICO To Aid Families Of WTC Victims WESTFIELD – Westfield UNICO, in conjunction with the UNICO Na- RESIDENTIAL BROKERAGE tional Foundation, has set a goal of $30,000 to be contributed for the families of victims of the World Trade Center disaster. A Rare Opportunity Westfield UNICO, which is dedi- cated to projects that benefit those in need, welcomes for membership any- one of Italian heritage or whose spouse is of Italian heritage. For ad- ditional information, please call Charles Grillo at (908) 654-3717. Ketubah Announces EXCHANGING TECHNIQUES…During the next phase of the Hands Across the Water Teacher Exchange Program, Costa Rican second grade teacher Dinner on March 3 Miriam Trejos Monge, left, recently made a 12-day visit to the Westfield Public Schools. She was hosted by Linda Ulanet, an English-as-a-Second Language AREA — The B’nai B’rith teacher at Tamaques Elementary School. Ms. Ulanet spent time in Costa Rica Ketubah Married Couples Unit (40+) this summer, learning about the country’s school and home environment. In will meet for dinner at the Freehold return, she recently hosted Ms. Monge, who taught lessons about Costa Rica and the Spanish language to students at Tamaques, McKinley, Edison, and Jefferson Grand Buffet, 3681 Route 9 North in Schools in Westfield. Freehold, on Sunday, March 3 at 6 p.m. The cost is $11.99 per adult, plus tax and tip. Ketubah Unit is open to married, Poster Contest Set to Mark Jewish couples who are 40 and older. Non-members are also welcome to come. Please respond by calling County Government Week Elaine at (908) 232-0062 by Friday, A rare opportunity to own a newly built Center Hall Colonial in AREA – A poster contest to pro- stitutional officers explained. March 1. Westfield’s Indian Forest Section. Boasting 6,200 sq. ft., this 10 room mote County Government Week, The deadline to submit posters is April 7 to 13, entitled “My County,” Friday, March 22. See it all on the Web! home includes 5 Bedrooms, 4.2 Baths, Gourmet Kitchen, sunken Family is being sponsored by the Constitu- A winner will be selected by a Room with 10 foot ceilings, and library, all on a picturesque .66 acre lot. tional Officers of Union County in group of judges, and first, second www.goleader.com conjunction with the Constitutional and third runners up, as well as an Also equipped with hardwood floors, crown molding, 4-zone heat and Officers Association of New Jersey. honorable mention selection, will be PUBLIC NOTICE Central Air Conditioning, 3-car garage, 4 fireplaces and wired for all the “The contest is open to all fourth awarded. Winners will receive a cer- grade students throughout the state’s tificate, and attend an awards cer- TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS latest technologies. A 26’ x 20’ Master Bedroom Suite with walk-in 21 counties and here in Union County emony at the Courthouse in Eliza- PLANNING BOARD we’re hoping for an enthusiastic re- beth with their parents and teachers. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the closets and a 24’ x 21’ Master Bath highlight this newly built home. Call sponse,” stated Union County Clerk Planning Board of the Township of Scotch Teachers, school administrators Plains will, hold a public hearing on Monday, Jayne Bernstein for a brochure and your personal tour. Offered at Joanne Rajoppi. and parents who wish additional in- March 11, 2002, at 8:00 p.m. in Council Ms. Rajoppi, who is serving as formation on the contest can contact Chambers to hear the Change of Use appli- $1,949,000. (WSF6104). coordinator for the project, is spon- the County Clerk’s Office at (908) cation for United Financial Services, Com- soring the event with her constitu- munity Federal Credit Union, 320 Park Av- 527-4999, Monday through Friday. enue, Block 1101, Lot 46, which proposes to tional colleagues, Union County A sample of posters submitted by rent the approximately 1600 square feet of JaJayneJayneyneneJa BBernsteinBernsteinernsteernsteinin Sheriff Ralph Froehlich and Union the students will be exhibited in the basement space currently used as storage County Surrogate James LaCorte. rotunda of the Union County Court- and a library. The following variance is re- ll Detailed information and guide- house during County Government quested with this application: Sales Associate lines on the contest have been sent to Week. Section 23-3.11d.3a-Off Street Parking NJAR Million Dollar Sales Club 1998-2001 principals and teachers in all public, Required: 8 additional spaces Direct: 908 301-2006 Cell Phone:908 403-9330 The Constitutional Officers Asso- Proposed: 0 private and parochial schools ciation of New Jersey is composed of E-mail: [email protected] throughout the county. All interested persons may be present the county clerks, sheriffs, surro- and be heard. The file pertaining to this The basic guidelines instruct stu- gates and registers of deeds in the application is in the Office of the Planning Westfield Office • 209 Central Avenue • (908) 233 - 5555 dents to create a poster that depicts state’s counties. The mission of the Board and is available for public inspection the special and unique characteristics association is to establish and foster during regular office hours. of Union County and how this relates a cooperative effort to improve ser- Barbara Horev Secretary to the Planning Board cExpectExpectt The Best TheThe BestBest to county government, the three con- vices to constituents. 1 T - 2/21/02, The Times Fee: $22.95

Burgdorff ERA, Realtors, 600 North Burgdorff ERA, Realtors, 600 North Burgdorff ERA, Realtors, 600 North Burgdorff ERA, Realtors, 600 North Burgdorff ERA, Realtors, 600 North Avenue West, Westfield is pleased to Avenue West, Westfield is pleased Avenue West, Westfield is pleased to Avenue West, Westfield is pleased to Avenue West, Westfield is pleased to announce the sale of 14 Cayuga Road, to announce the sale of 20 Roselle announce the sale of 15 Balmiere announce the sale of 12 Ridge Way, announce the sale of 216 Spruce Avenue, Cranford. The property was marketed by Avenue, Cranford. The property Parkway, Cranford. The property was Fanwood. The property was marketed Garwood. The property was marketed Julie Murphy. was marketed by Lynne Wagner and marketed by Elaine Demyen and sold by Mary Ellen O’Boyle. by Cathy Splinter. sold by Julie Murphy. by Rebecca Wampler.

Burgdorff ERA, Realtors, 600 North Burgdorff ERA, Realtors, 600 North Burgdorff ERA, Realtors, 600 North Burgdorff ERA, Realtors, 600 North Burgdorff ERA, Realtors, 600 North Avenue West, Westfield is pleased to Avenue West, Westfield is pleased to Avenue West, Westfield is pleased to Avenue West, Westfield is pleased to Avenue West, Westfield is pleased to announce the sale of 339 Raccoon Hol- announce the sale of 351 Cherry Hill announce the sale of 909 Fernwood announce the sale of 141 Dennis Street, announce the sale of 226 Cristiani Street, low Road, Mountainside. The property Road, Mountainside. The property was Avenue, Plainfield. The property was Roselle. The property was marketed by Roselle. The property was marketed by was marketed by Joyce Antone. marketed by Cathy Splinter. marketed by Edward Feeley and sold by Laura Brockway. Tammy Gabriel. Grace Rappa.

Burgdorff ERA, Realtors, 600 North Burgdorff ERA, Realtors, 600 North Burgdorff ERA, Realtors, 600 North Burgdorff ERA, Realtors, 600 North Burgdorff ERA, Realtors, 600 North Avenue West, Westfield is pleased to Avenue West, Westfield is pleased to Avenue West, Westfield is pleased to Avenue West, Westfield is pleased to Avenue West, Westfield is pleased announce the sale of 1930 Stony Brook announce the sale of 5 Morgan Way, announce the sale of 3307 Park Place, announce the sale of 1125 Howard to announce the sale of 267 Tuttle Circle, Scotch Plains. The property was Scotch Plains. The property was mar- Springfield. The property was marketed Street, Union. The property was Parkway, Westfield. The property marketed by Sharon Lies. keted by Patricia Plante. by Grace Rappa. marketed by Mary “Kathy” Collins. was marketed by Lee Corcoran and sold by Grace Rappa.

Burgdorff ERA, Realtors, 600 North Burgdorff ERA, Realtors, 600 North Burgdorff ERA, Realtors, 600 North Burgdorff ERA, Realtors, 600 North Burgdorff ERA, Realtors, 600 North Avenue West, Westfield is pleased to Avenue West, Westfield is pleased Avenue West, Westfield is pleased to Avenue West, Westfield is pleased to Avenue West, Westfield is pleased to announce the sale of 3 Falmouth Road, to announce the sale of 127 Marion announce the sale of 725 Marcellus announce the sale of 730 Shadowlawn announce the sale of 1 Bradson Court, Woodbridge. The property was marketed Avenue, Westfield. The property Drive, Westfield. The property was Drive, Westfield. The property was Westfield. The property was marketed by Cathy Splinter. was marketed by Kathy Klausner. marketed by Jocelyne Holden and sold marketed by Faith Maricic and sold by by Carol Gross and sold by Lee by Lee Corcoran. Grace Rappa. Corcoran.

Paid Advertisement RECENT REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS Paid Advertisement CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK Page 18 Thursday, February 21, 2002 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Hotlinc Speaker to Discuss Garden Club Joins Project Building Name Recognition To Save N. J.’s Wildflowers WESTFIELD – Gail Cassidy will home-based business owners. The WESTFIELD – “Operation Wild- New Jersey, for club members to be the guest speaker at the Thursday, goal of the meetings is to provide flower,” a project designed to save plant native shrubs and trees. February 28 Hotlinc meeting, which home-based businesses with specific New Jersey’s wildflowers and na- In addition, Lois Schuster Dupre, will begin at 8:30 a.m. in the Westfield information necessary for growth and tive plants sponsored by the Gar- President of the National Garden Community Room, located at 425 success. All home-based entrepre- den Club of New Jersey and Rutgers Clubs Inc., has announced a pro- East Broad Street in Westfield. neurs are invited to attend. University, will be supported lo- posal to plant two million trees across The Hotlinc Chamber, a joint pro- This month’s Hotlinc program will cally by the Garden Club of America during her tenure. gram of the Union County and the focus on the ways a business can Westfield, according to Irene Ilaria, Westfield Area Chambers of Com- achieve name recognition. “Whether President of the local club. merce, offers a wide range of speakers your home-based business is service- A grant of $1,000 has been jointly Chelsea Residents and seminars at its monthly meetings. or product-oriented, you need to let awarded to the state effort by the Discussion topics and speakers are people know you exist,” Ms. Cassidy national Shell Oil program and the Set to Participate selected by a steering committee of explained. National Garden Club. The money In Reading Program Ms. Cassidy, a former President of will be used to renovate a garden at the Rotary Club of Westfield and the Rugters. FANWOOD — The Chelsea at Temple Invites Public Fanwood assisted living residence Westfield Board of Education, started “The wildflowers and native To Purim Festivities A PURRFECT PAL…Zima, a six-year-old, gray and white cat, will be among will offer local mothers and chil- her career as a high school English the featured pets during People for Animals’ adoption events this Saturday and plants of New Jersey are threatened WESTFIELD — Temple Emanu- teacher. She has also worked as a by the loss of their habitat and dren an opportunity to relax and Sunday, February 23 and 24, at several area stores. enjoy special activities on the first El, located at 756 East Broad Street writer and instructor for IBM and as ecosystems and by invasive plants in Westfield, will celebrate Purim an instructor and manager for Dale from foreign countries,” said Saturdays of March and April. with an evening of magic, music and Carnegie. Jeanette Johnson, State Chair- Children will be treated to sto- ries read to them by Chelsea resi- Megillah, open to the public, on She has additionally written nu- woman of Operation Wildflower. Monday, February 25, at 7:30 p.m. merous e-books, including “Profit Pet Adoptions Scheduled “Renovating the garden at dents, while their mothers enjoy Purim is the Jewish holiday that From Your Passion” and “The Vali- Rutgers is a major step in saving bagels, coffee and tea in The Chelsea’s signature Tea Room. focuses on the retelling of the Book dating Teacher” and provides services New Jersey’s native plants,” she of Esther. The temple program will as a personal and professional coach. On Saturday and Sunday added. The activity will kick off on include a short reading from the For reservations or further infor- Operation Wildflower will also March 2, the birthday of late GARWOOD – People for Animals, People for Animals spokeswoman children’s book author Theodor Hebrew Megillah, a play called a mation, please call Susan Jacobson a non-profit animal welfare organi- said Zima has been waiting a long support two additional garden club Purim Shpiel, and a talent show fea- at the Union County Chamber Office projects on the state and national Seuss Geisel – better known as Dr. zation, will sponsor a pet adoption time to be adopted and is getting Seuss — as The Chelsea partici- turing temple members of all ages. at (908) 352-0900. event on Saturday, February 23, from very depressed living in a cage. level. On the state level is the plan introduced by Ruth Paul, a pates in the National Education 1 to 5 p.m. at the PET VALU store, Pet adoptions will also be held on Association’s annual “Read Across located at 300 South Avenue in Saturday and Sunday, February 23 Westfield resident and current President of the Garden Club of America” program. Garwood, in the Kings Shopping and 24, from noon to 4 p.m., at the The program will be held from Center. PETsMART stores in Bridgewater at 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at The Chelsea, Look carefully. Among the many pets available the Promenade Mall, at the intersec- PUBLIC NOTICE located at 295 South Avenue in for adoption will be “Zima,” a six- tion of Routes 28 and 287, and at the SHERIFF’S SALE Fanwood. year-old, gray and white declawed Watchung Square Mall, 1515 Route SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, Further information is available Your new home cat. She is spayed, current with her 22, West, in Watchung. CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, by calling Marjorie Deas, Director vaccinations and tested negative to To adopt or for further informa- DOCKET NO. F-13109-01 THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS of Community Relations, at (908) FIV and feline leukemia. tion, please call (908) 688-1073 and TRUSTEE, PLAINTIFF vs. ANTHONY 654-5200. may be here. Zima’s owner moved to another press 8 for cat adoption or 1 for dog BURNEY, ET AL, DEFENDANT. state and could not take her along. adoption. Other pets available for CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, PUBLIC NOTICE She is described as a good compan- adoption can be viewed on the DATED DECEMBER 10, 2001 FOR SALE ion cat and must be an only pet. A Internet at www.pfa.petfinder.org. OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. UNION COUNTY BOARD By virtue of the above-stated writ of ex- OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS ecution to me directed I shall expose for sale NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD by public vendue, at the Union County Ad- Date Adopted: February 13, 2002 ministration Building, 1st Floor, 10 Public Notice is hereby given that the Elizabethtown Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jer- Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- sey on WEDNESDAY THE 20TH DAY OF ers has awarded a contract without com- MARCH A.D., 2002 at two o’clock in the petitive bidding as a professional service or afternoon of said day. All successful bid- extraordinary, unspecifiable service pursu- ders must have 20% of their bid available in ant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a). This con- cash or certified check at the conclusion of tract and the resolution authorizing it is the sales. available for public inspection in the Office The judgment amount is ONE-HUNDRED of the Clerk of the Board. THIRTY THREE THOUSAND TWENTY TWO & 03/100 ($133,022.03). RESOLUTION NO. 187-2002 CONCISE STATEMENT OF DESCRIP- AWARDED TO: Donna Templeton, RN, TION OF REAL PROPERTY TO BE SOLD APNC, 238 Shunpike Road, Chatham, New MUNICIPALITY: Elizabeth Jersey COUNTY: UNION, STATE OF NEW SERVICES: To provide professional psy- JERSEY chiatry services, to the patients/residents at STREET & STREET NO: 1015 Anna Runnells Specialized Hospital. GREAT STARTER HOME! Street PERIOD: 3/1/02 - 2/28/03 TAX BLOCK AND LOT: BLOCK: 8, LOT: COST: In an amount of $97,240. CRANFORD- Conveniently located on 208 M. Elizabeth Genievich DIMENSIONS OF LOT: 30 feet x 100 Clerk of the Board quiet street, this brick and vinyl Split Level feet 1 T – 2/21/02, The Leader Fee: $22.44 NEAREST CROSS STREET: 163.33 offers formal Living and Dining Room, plus feet from Spring Street PUBLIC NOTICE SUPERIOR INTEREST (if any): NONE TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS finished Basement, 2 Bedrooms and 2 There is due approximately the sum of Baths, HW / BB Gas heat / CAC. Virtual ONE-HUNDRED THIRTY NINE THOU- INVITATION TO BID SAND FOUR-HUNDRED FORTY SEVEN Invitations are extended to qualify bidders tour on website. Priced at $249,000. & 94/100 ($139,447.94) together with lawful for the following project: interest and costs. A CONSTRUCTION OF A TWO STORY There is a full legal description on file in WOOD FRAME, NEW PRO SHOP, TAKE A VIRTUAL OFFICE the Union County Sheriff’s Office. TOUR ON WEBSITE. PARKING LOT WORK AND The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn ASSOCIATED SIGHT WORK. this sale. Bids will be accepted only by mail or in RALPH FROEHLICH person of the office of the Township Clerk, WESTFIELD OFFICE: SHERIFF Scotch Plains Municipal Building, 430 Park WILLIAM M. E. POWERS JR. Avenue, Scotch plains, New Jersey 07076 908-232-5664 CHARTERED (Attn: Barbara Riepe, Township Clerk) until 737 Stokes Road 10:00 am on March 19, 2002. The Town- Offices Throughout New Jersey PO Box 1088 ship Of Scotch Plains (hereinafter "Town- www.PruNewJersey.com Medford, New Jersey 08055-9962 ship") shall not be responsible for any bid An independently Owned and Operated Member of CH-756413 - (WL) mailed which is lost in transit or delivered The Prudential Real Estate Affiliates, Inc. 4 T - 2/21, 2/28, 3/7 late by the postal service. At the above time, & 3/14/02 Fee: $191.76 the bids will be publicly opened and read aloud. All bids must be presented in sealed envelopes, which are clearly marked "Bid for Scotch Hills Renovations", Scotch Plains, NJ". No bid will be received after the time and date specified. After receipt of the bids, no bid may be withdrawn within sixty (60) days after the date of the bid opening except if provided for herein, The bid of any bidder who consents to an extension may be held for consider- ation for a longer period of time as may be agreed upon between Bidder and the Town- ship. All bids must be on the bid forms provided by the Township of Scotch Plains in the Bid package. Plans and specifications for this work may be obtained at Laura Associates Architect, P.C., during business hours 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, beginning on February 22, 2002 and purchased for a $100.00 non- refundable fee. Westfield Office Bid proposals and all required documents 185 Elm Street, Westfield, NJ 07090 must completed and submitted by the date as set forth above. All documents in the Call 908-654-7777 Another first from some of the best enclosed Bid package must accompany the bid proposal. trained agents in real estate . In addition to the above documents, a BUY FOR $1,684 certified check, cashier’s check or bid bond “We guarantee you’ll meet issued by a responsible bank, trust com- pany or insurance company, payable to the Township of Scotch Plains shall be submit- your closing date or you’ll ted with each bid as a guarantee that if a contract is awarded the Bidder shall ex- get $1,000 credit.” ecute said Contract. The bid security shall LOLA REED be in the amount of (10%) of the total amount Call now for details! TOP LISTER - MONTH OF JANUARY of the bid or Fifty-Two-Thousand-Five-Hun- Sales Representative dred Dollars (52,500.00), whichever is lower. All bid Security, except the Bid Security of PRIME SUBURBAN LIVING Effective August 2001, Weichert Financial Services will provide individuals who elect to participate in the Weichert Gold Services program a credit decision on their loan “NJAR” Million Dollar Sales Club Silver Level: 2000-2001 request within 24-hours of receipt of complete applications. 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The Gold Services guarantee requires that mortgage financing, homeowner’s insurance, and title insurance be obtained through the corresponding Weichert affiliated or licensed companies, Weichert Financial Services, Weichert Insurance Agency, Weichert Title Agency (except in NJ where Title Services returned after ten (10) days from the open- Room, Dining Room, newer Kitchen, 3 Bed- Management, Inc. is licensed to utilize the Weichert name) or in Pennsylvania and Delaware Southeastern Abstract Co. d/b/a Weichert Closing Services Co., and is not conditioned upon doing business with, that is, listing with or purchasing through a Weichert, Realtors office. In the event the applicable Weichert Gold Services provider is ing of the bids (Sundays and holidays ex- rooms, 2 Baths, Central Air Conditioning. unable to meet your closing date we will credit $1,000 to you at the time of your closing/settlement. Program subject to change without notice at any time. Final loan $324,900. 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Cabaret, a live, acoustical musical The show will be held on Saturday, medley of blues folk, country and March 2, at 8 p.m. at Temple Sholom, pop. 815 West Seventh Street, Plainfield. This Weekend, The show will feature Alvin Madi- Concert admission is $10 per adult son of Scotch Plains. Get Outta He will open up for Book Nook the band, “Flat, Broke Westfield Will and Busted,” featur- With Marylou Morano ing Barbara Harley of The House South Plainfield. Be Filled With By CAROL F. DAVIS Mr. Madison is a Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Volumes Broaden Knowledge seasoned performer, who has become lo- How about a soprano this after- Bach’s Melodies cally well known for noon? No, don’t go home and Of Black History for Youngsters his authentic, tradi- switch on your television for some WESTFIELD – The Westfield Bach special episode. We’re talking a Festival will begin tomorrow, February tional blues singing 22, at 7:30 p.m. in the Parish Hall of St. By MARYLOU MORANO 5-8. and acoustic guitar, real soprano. On Wednesday, Feb- Paul’s Episcopal Church with a perfor- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times In 1995, Scholastica released with riveting, lively ruary 27, The First Congregational mance of Bach’s Coffee Cantata and February is the month set aside “Five Brave Explorers” in its harmonica accompa- Church of Westfield, 125 Elmer niment. Peasant Cantata. to honor the contributions African “Hello Reader” series. This col- Street, will feature local bassoon- In a coffeehouse setting, soloists Laura His memorable and ist-turned-vocalist Meredith Americans have made to the lective biography, written at a electric vocal abilities Heimes, Elem Eley and Timothy Fallon Hoffmann-Thomson in concert in will join an instrumental ensemble con- United States. second grade reading level, tells span a wide array of ducted by Edward Brewer. Coffeehouse- From government to medicine, the stories of Jean Du Sable, Mat- musical styles, includ- its free, half-hour noonday series, type refreshments will be available for literature to politics, biographies thew Hensen, Mac Jamison, ing blues folk, pop the Mid-Day Musicales. Together purchase. of Black Americans and stories of James Beckwourth and Esteben. and country. A fea- with pianist George Kern, the pro- General admission is $20, senior citi- how they have Middle Grade and tured performer at gram will include works by Mozart, zens are admitted for $15 and student enriched our Young Adult Readers many local coffee- Strauss, Duparc, and Verdi. Kern fees are $10 per ticket. houses and clubs, Mr. also happens to be Hoffmann- On Saturday, February 23, at 11 a.m., the lives make inter- “Carver: A Life in esting reading all Poems” is an in- Madison has also per- Thomson’s godfather. Following First Congregational Church will be the formed in concert, backdrop for a discussion of Bach’s use of through the year teresting book in the concert, a soup and sandwich opening up for sev- luncheon will be available in the symbolism and numerology in his compo- — not just dur- that it tells the life eral musical legends, HEY, MR. BLUES MAN...Alvin C. Madison of Scotch sitions. The panel, moderated by Dr. Henry ing Black His- of George Wash- Plains, pictured above during a local performance, church’s social hall for $5. including, Richie Ha- will open for “Flat, Broke and Busted” at the Sholom Wyatt, will include Dr. Barbara Thomson, tory Month. ington Carver in * * * * * Paul Somers and Philip Dietterich. vens, Livingston Tay- Cabaret at Temple Sholom in Plainfield. For Very poetry. It is writ- lor and Roger I am a sucker for Puccini, and An Organ Marathon will be offered at Madama Butterfly is a great in- the same location from 2 to 5 p.m. with Young Readers ten by Marilyn McGuinn. performances by Rives Cassel at 2 p.m., Board books are durable and Nelson and was In 1999 and 2000, Ms. Harley won and kids are free. There will be cof- troduction to his works. There Trent Johnson at 2:45 p.m., Donald perfect for very young readers. published in 2001 by Front Street. the state’s “Female Singer/ fee, dessert, a free movie and snacks will be two performances this Sutherland at 3:30 p.m. and Ms. Thomson Candy Cane Press released “The Readers who like both poetry and Songwriter of the Year” award and for the kids. weekend at the New Jersey Per- at 4:15 p.m. General admission is $20, Story of Martin Luther King” by biography will find this book ap- has been nominated for the award for Funding for this concert has been forming Arts Center’s Prudential 2001 by members of the New Jersey made possible in part by the New senior citizens are admitted for $15 and Johnny Ray Moore in board book pealing. Hall in Newark. See this produc- student fees are $10 per ticket. Country Music Association. Jersey State Council for the Arts, tion by the New Jersey State Op- On Sunday, February 24, the festival format in 2001. “The African-American Cen- She describes her band’s musical Department of State through a grant will conclude with the Gala Concert at Elementary School Age tury: How Black Americans Have style as “easy country” with rich, administered by the Union County era on either Friday, February 22, The Catholic Church of the Holy Trinity Readers Shaped Our Country” is a great three-part harmony and appeals to Division of Cultural and Heritage at 8 p.m., or on Sunday, February at 7:30 p.m. The Orchestral Suite No. 3 in David Adler is addition to a personal refer- all generations of country-music lov- Affairs. 24, at 3 p.m. It’s performed in D, Cantata 56, the Concerto for Two a prolific writer ence book collection. Edited ers. Flat, Broke and Busted are fre- For more information, please call three acts, and if Italian is not your Harpsichords and String Orchestra in C of picture book by Henry Louis Gates, Jr. and quent performers at several clubs Temple Sholom at (908) 756-6447. native language, you can follow minor and Cantata 19 will be performed. along with English supertitles. You The program will be led by Mr. Dietterich, biographies, hav- Cornel West, the book was pub- POPCORN™ with vocal and harpsichord soloists. ing more than 20 lished by can purchase tickets for as little as Admission to the gala is $30 for gen- to his name. He Simon and $15. Call them for information at eral public, $20 for seniors and $15 for has also written a Schuster in (973) 623-5775. C’mon, show students. A free pre-concert lecture will biography of 2000. Divided Rollerball: Wheel Bad your date you have a little class. be presented at 6:30 p.m. by Mr. Somers. Martin Luther into decades, * * * * * Tickets for the entire series are $55 the book pre- One Popcorn, Poor • Two Popcorns, Fair • Three Popcorns, Good • Four Popcorns, Excellent (general admission), $40 for seniors, and King, as well as You can’t beat the price of a free sents brief bi- $25 per student. They are available at the one of Harriet Tubman, Jesse By MICHAEL S. GOLDBERGER analog original. competition. There will be 15 First Congregational Church, the First Owens, Frederick Douglass and ographies of But if director McTiernan (Die Hard) newly-formed barbershop quar- United Methodist Church, St. Paul’s George Washington Carver, to the most Rollerball, the 2002 edition, isn’t as availed himself of computer techniques tets from the entire Mid-Atlantic Episcopal Church, the Catholic Church name a few famous African- prominent Af- bad as I thought it would be. to enhance the battle sequences both on region performing in the 41st of the Holy Trinity, and the Presbyterian rican-Ameri- It’s worse. and off the track, it sure doesn’t show. Americans. Adler’s books are Hence the only thing this raging spin Annual Novice Quartet Compe- Church in Westfield. published by Holiday House. cans of each At least the 1975 original, starring Tickets, which may be obtained at the James Caan as Jonathan E, the futuristic around the velodrome is left with is an in- tition on Saturday, February 23, at door, may also be purchased at Betty Another picture book biogra- decade. blood sport’s undisputed hero, took the your-face attitude. But nothing comes of 7:30 p.m. at Roosevelt School Gallagher Antiques, The Classic Basket, phy is “Malcolm X: A Fire Burn- Celebrate Black History Month time to be pretentious. it. Auditorium, St. Georges Avenue, Certainly it isn’t too much attention to Periwinkles and Lancaster, Ltd., all of ing Brightly” by Walter Dean and honor Black Americans by Actually a warmed over 1984 on in Rahway. This will be some wheels, the cautionary tale told of a world, plot that keeps McTiernan from deliver- Westfield. Meyers. This book, which is pub- reading about these and other out- ing in the action department. night of harmonies. The local The festival is made possible in part by standing Black Americans. Happy circa 2018, where corporations had sup- lished by HarperCollins (2000), is planted the nation state. And studiously However, there is plenty of antipathy, Rahway Valley Jerseyaires will a generous grant from the Westfield Foun- recommended for children aged Black History Month! if that’s your thing. Curiously, like the dation. For more information, please visit following the Roman tenet of providing also give a brief performance. You bread and circus to keep a brainwashed teenagers this film is doubtlessly intended www.westfieldnj.com/bach. for, everyone in this Rollerball is angry. may just discover that you have populace at bay, rollerball played an im- found a deeply buried desire of portant part in ventilating any pent-up We’re never quite sure why. Neverthe- emotions that might come of living in a less, they all seem to have a chip on their your own to sing the good ol’ Oratorio Singers to Offer Concert With Requiems totalitarian environment, no matter how collective shoulder. Could it be the actors songs. If so, the Jerseyaires meet comfortable and prosperous. sense that all their efforts spell flop? Or is in this auditorium every Monday it the relentlessly dark and rain-soaked It was ultimately sophomoric, filled evening at 7:30 p.m. Join them. Of Mozart and Fauré at First United Methodist with large vacant pauses between the eastern European street scenes which have brutal game sequences as Caan’s witless everyone in such an ill humor? * * * * * WESTFIELD – The Oratorio annual concert. Since 1981, when This arts program is made pos- jock tried to figure out why those Ma- And then again, could it be that all this Straight from its debut in Man- chiavellian powers that be wanted him to bad will was completely explained in an Singers, with soloists and orches- the ensemble was founded and first sible in part by a 2001 HEART earlier scene that subsequently wound up hattan, you can now see the com- tra, will present a concert featuring directed by The Reverend Philip R. Grant (History, Education, Arts – hang up his skates. P.S., he was getting bigger than the game, and that just on the cutting room floor and either (A), edy, Fuddy Meers, through March the Requiem of Gabriel Fauré and Dietterich, many choral works have Reaching Thousands) from the wouldn’t do. the director forgot about it, or (B), he 2, at the Villagers Theatre on Wolfgang Mozart’s Requiem K. 626 been offered to audiences who have Union County Board of Chosen But have no fear, violence fans. There figured “...big deal, people who come to Demott Lane in Somerset. Would at 3 p.m. on Sunday, March 10, at come to know and expect the high Freeholders, Alexander Mirabella, is no second-rate poli-sci lesson paraded see this sort of film couldn’t care less about continuity. It’s body count they you rely on your friends and fam- the First United Methodist Church, caliber of performance, singing and Chairman. out to front for the insanity that com- prises this newest rendition. want.” ily to fill in the blanks if you 1 East Broad Street, Westfield. direction that are the trademarks of Just third-rate filmmaking. Director In either case, we never really do figure suddenly woke up without a The concert will be conducted the group. John McTiernan dispenses with much of what’s eating this newest Jonathan. memory? What if it happened by Music Director Trent Johnson, All Oratorio Singers concerts are CQ Brief writer William Harrison’s sci-fi rumina- Played by Chris Klein, when first we every morning? And what if you tions, changes the date to 2005 and limits meet the daredevil protagonist he’s skate- who will be joined by soprano made possible by the donations, CONTINUED FROM PAGE 20 were kidnapped? When a rare this brave new world to only a perenni- boarding San Francisco’s streets with his Jeannette Maraffi, mezzo-soprano ticket sales and business advertise- onions and sauce, sauerkraut, or ally dank corner of former Soviet Russia. no-account friends. form of psychogenic amnesia Betsy MacKenzie-Stubbs, baroque ments sought each year. relish while a breakfast menu in- Now, instead of the Fortune 500 run- Wreaking all sorts of havoc and being strikes Claire, see how she copes pursued by the cops, he is scooped to tenor Rufus Mueller, and bass David For further concert information, cludes an egg and cheese sand- ning the show, a misused Jean Reno plays and begins to put the pieces back a Russian gangster carving himself a piece safety by old high school football chum Scott. please call the First United Meth- wich, sausage and eggs with cheese, Ridley (LL Cool J) in his Porsche. He just together. You can’t beat a good This year, Oratorio Singers will odist Church office at (908) 233- of the capitalistic pie thanks to the nihil- and a Taylor ham and cheese sand- istic attraction of the cruel sport he rules. so happens to be home on break from his laugh for only $10 a ticket. Call be presenting its 22nd consecutive 4211, from 9:20 a.m. to 4 p.m. wich with a cup of coffee. Yet despite the dumbing down of what professional rollerballing career in (732) 873-2710 for information, was pretty dumb to start with, this second Kazakhstan, or some such place. or log onto For those who want to take their To paraphrase their conversation, Rid- morning coffee on the run, one coming of the game doesn’t even score in www.villagerstheatre.com. the thrills and spills department. ley says, “Hey man, what’s happenin’?” medium cup of Java can be yours Game sequence shots are for the most “Nothin’ much man,” says Jonathan. with two donuts for $2.79. part isolated, cut and paste jobs, confined “Hey, I thought you were going to play Bagels from Brooklyn, donuts, to very small portions of the track. This in the NHL?” inquires Ridley. “Nah, they didn’t call me yet.” pastries, scones, and other baked precludes the sort of panoramic context it Beth Budnick would take to make the deadly sport seem “That’s OK, dude. Why don’t you goods are delivered fresh daily. real. And as it has been 27 years since come and play rollerball with me?” in- Pick up a menu and plan a lunch- vites Ridley. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 20 filmmaker Norman Jewison’s Rollerball, Budnick took art lessons. Her first time party. Giles offers free deliv- at the very least you’d think the digital “Nah, that phony bologna?” Jonathan exhibit was a second grade art show. ery throughout the Westfield area. age special effects would outsparkle the responds indignantly. But we suspect Ridley’s Porsche is not lost on Jonathan. She is considering a career as an art And of course Ridley’s ride of choice in teacher. Europe is a Ferrari. Next scene. It’s four months later. Picking the 14 illustrations - one Jonathan is the biggest thing to hit the for each month, as well as well as the former Iron Curtain country. It’s like the front and back cover - was not an sport didn’t exist before his arrival. And easy feat for the judges, all of whom The Oratorio Singers after each and every successful game, he were charged with finding the best races Ridley to the women-swamped night clubs in his new Shelby Cobra. But depictions of “Making Healthcare why is Jonathan still so angry? Work.” Arboretum Instructors Will Let You can determine Is it because he sold out? Who knows? The judges were instructed to con- “And who cares?” the 14-year-old you sider color and creativity as well as your chances of might opine. “Look at those cars. But Sap Rise at Reeves-Reed in Summit geez, look at those grimy, cold, always ease of theme interpretation, accord- being audited by wet streets. Maybe it really isn’t worth it. ing to Bouldin. The judges repre- Maybe I should stay in school. I mean, sented a cross section of BCBS em- SUMMIT— Educators at For visitors who arrive early for the IRS. there really isn’t any rollerball. And any- Reeves-Reed Arboretum in Sum- ployees from a doctor and a vice their session, or want to stay after, way, now Jonathan’s mad because he president down to member services mit will demonstrate maple sugar- senses something’s rotten in Kazakhstan. there will be a craft area set up in representatives. ing on Saturday, March 2, at the historic Wisner house. See “Tax Planning” on our Internet home Yup, he’s just a pawn in rollerball mogul facility, which is located at 165 Alexi Petrovich’s corrupt little world.” “Stay Fit: Exercise by Swimming” Sessions will commence at 9, At least that’s how this 14-year-old Hobart Avenue. page. It is totally free and it’s nontaxable! illustrates the month of July 2002. 10:15, 11:45 a.m. and 1 p.m. Ad- sees it. The calendar is distributed to physi- The instructors will tap the mission is $5 per person. Children Yes, admittedly, there is a hint of a plot Arboretum’s sugar maple and show as Alexi, acted by Jean Reno, senses his cians, health care professionals, lo- under 2 years of age are admitted cal schools and Horizon BCBS Man- how the sap is boiled down into for free. Pre-registration is required. www.neilschembrecpa.com star player’s ire. And in typical megalo- syrup. Family members may sample maniac form, he practically welcomes aged Care members, according to To register, please call (908) 273- the ensuing challenge as an opportunity Bouldin. the syrup. 8787. Neil F. Schembre, CPA to affirm his own natural superiority. But A wood-chopping station will Reeves-Reed Arboretum is a non- “For All Your Personal & Business the joust that follows is typical and, alas, also be featured, along with stories profit organization, sponsored a bore like the rest of the film. Coming Next Week: about Native Americans and the Tax Preparation Needs!” So the advice is, if you don’t want to solely by memberships, contribu- wind up angry like Jonathan, simply let • Fred Rossi talks Talk Radio in first maple syrup. tions and grants. Rollerball skate on by. “Rant.” 266 North Avenue * * * * * • Marylou Morano interviews a Rollerball, rated PG-13, is an MGM Scotch Plains resident who has Contact A&E at: Fanwood, NJ 07023 release directed by John McTiernan and made crocheting a patriotic skill. (908) 322-6066 • FAX (908) 322-2994 stars Chris Klein, LL Cool J, Jean Reno • Carol Davis dishes out some [email protected], (908) 232-4407 and Rebecca Romijn-Stamos. Running advice in her new column. e-mail: [email protected] time: 90 minutes. CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK Page 20 Thursday, February 21, 2002 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Calendar Girl, Edison Intermediate Student Budnick Ties In Safety, Swimming and Art

By MARYLOU MORANO Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times WESTFIELD — Twelve-year-old Beth Budnick of Westfield has two favorite activities: drawing and swim- Every Corner Of World ming. The seventh grader at Edison In- termediate School recently combined her two loves to create a piece of art Will Be Represented which was selected by Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) of New Jersey for its 2002 Preventative Health Cal- endar. Pen & Ink At Artexpo New York Budnick’s entry of a girl on a swim team was one of 14 artistic works By Michelle H. Le Poidevin By MICHELLE H. Le POIDEVIN everyone from Picasso to modern selected. Approximately 170 entries Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times master Rene Lalonde, will bring their submitted by students throughout the NEW YORK – For almost a quar- wares to the show, which is attended state were received by BCBS. ter of a century, International Artexpo by nearly 40,000 people. The theme of this year’s calendar, Can Union County New York has afforded local art deal- Seminars and workshops, with according to BCBS Communication Capture Miss NJ ers, collectors, and everyday enthusi- topics such as “Jane Seymour’s Specialist Tina Bouldin is “Making Capture Miss NJ asts the chance to travel to The Jacob Giverny Experience,” “Lighting Your Healthcare Work.” K. Javits Convention Center in New Gallery,” and “Collecting Photogra- “This year, instead of the regular TTTitle Once Again? York City to take in a generous visual Courtesy of Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey phy” will serve to educate members approach to producing a calendar, MISS JULY...Westfield resident and Edison Intermediate School student Beth By MICHELLE H. Le POIDEVIN portfolio, filled with the artistry of of the industry and press media. we took a creative one,” she told The Budnick represents the month of July with her artwork for a Blue Cross Blue Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times international and national profession- In a collaborative effort entitled, Westfield Leader and The Times of Shield calendar. When you think of Union als. “Let Art Lift Our Spirits, students Scotch Plains-Fanwood. Approximately 650 exhibitors will from P.S. 134, which was in the crux The students were invited to create County, New Jersey, divergent of the terrorist attacks at Ground an artistic expression of what the “Stay Fit: Exercise by Swimming.” years old, Budnick is currently a political agendas, an expansive Zero, will join artists from the theme means to them. Entries were “Swimming is a great way to stay member of the Barracuda’s, a swim- need for economic development Artexpo, to present an array of pieces received from young people ranging in shape,” said Budnick. “I hope ming team sponsored by the Jewish and a collective goal to maintain inspired by the horror of September when people see my drawing, they Community Center in Scotch Plains. in age from 5 to 12 years. our green space are prominent 11. Budnick’s entry, a colored pencil will think of swimming as exercise.” As an elementary school student, The Artexpo artists will have their and marker creation, is captioned A swimmer since she was eight Continued on Page 19 issues that come to mind. But, works auctioned off on Ebay to aid how many of us think of Miss the 9/11 Neediest Fund: School Arts New Jersey? Strangely enough, Rescue Initiative, sponsored by The since 1958, more young women New York Times. The fund benefits Because You Need to Know the arts programs in the New York CQ BrBrCQ ief: from Union County have gar- public school system. nered the title of Miss New Jer- By MILLICENT K. BRODY “I’ve learned which ingredi- Pointing to the events of 9/11, the Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Artexpo promises to be nestled in ents work well together. That is high security and extra efforts will be What: DeZots Club Car Café why my sandwiches are the best,” Where: 13 Elm Street, taken to be certain that proper iden- he said. tification is established for visitors to Westfield Served on hard rolls or 8-inch the site. Phone: (908) 301-1199 sub rolls, each sandwich is num- Courtesy of Paula Maliandi of Freeman Public Relations Gildea, who attended the craft Hours: Closed Sundays. Open bered and explained for your “Celebration,” by Romero Britto show last month in New York City, 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. from Monday to convenience. A typical lunch said that the security effort was well Friday. Open 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on represent the artwork of nearly 2,400 organized. time has folks requesting the professionals from 60 different coun- Saturdays. Number 3: cracked pepper mill “They were very big on ID,” she tries. said. “There were police with dogs turkey, pepper Jack cheese, may- The name, “DeZots Club Car This year, Westfield gallery pro- sniffing. Bags were not allowed and Café” was chosen for artistic con- onnaise, red leaf lettuce, tomato prietors like Gerri Gildea of Juxta- there were no rolling suitcases.” tent by John Giles and friends and red onion, ($5.50); Number pose Gallery and Gerardo Verdugo of International Artexpo New York from Red Bank. 7: smoked turkey, Monterey Jack In the food business since he cheese, coleslaw and Russian was 12, Giles and staff are aiming dressing, ($5.25); Number 11: roast beef, horseradish cheese to attract folks to his teeny cafe Renee Marino with the lure of his “Original Sig- spread, mayonnaise, lettuce and nature Sandwiches” and coffee. tomato, ($5.95), and Number 13: sey than any other county in the sun-dried tomatoes, roasted red “Most coffee you find around Garden State. is not very good and is very ex- peppers, fresh mozzarella, let- And, while every year, an at- pensive. Our coffee is great, and Millicent K. Brody for The Westfield Leader and The Times tuce, tomato and balsamic comparatively inexpensive,” said vinaigrette, $5.50). tractive young woman is selected the young entrepreneur. “We only Giles, 23, learned how to make sand- Lovers of Sabrett Hotdogs can to represent the county at the charge a dollar for a small cup.” wiches from working in a variety of order one loaded with cheese, chili, state level, this is the first year in In business for three short months, places. Continued on Page 19 which my cousin, Renee Marino has acquired the honor. A sopho- more student of the rigorous the- ater program at Wagner College in Staten Island, N.Y., Renee, a Linden native, grabbed the title of Miss Union County at the end of January during a ceremony at Courtesy of Paula Maliandi of Freeman Public Relations “Water Lily,” by Monte Nagler, Photography Arthur L. Johnson Regional High School in Clark. Galeria West will venture from Thurs- will be held on Thursday, February Single handedly, this 19-year- day, February 28, to Monday, March 28, and Friday, March 1, from 10 a.m. 4, to seek artistry which will make to 7 p.m. (for the trade only). General old dynamo has shattered the their respective showing rooms admission is open on Saturday, March belief that beauty is only skin unique. deep. A few weeks ago, with “We do about 50 percent of our tremendous talent and deep ex- buying for the year there,” Gildea reported. “We discover one new artist pression, Renee performed two there every year.” songs, “A New Life” from the Gildea, who intends to spend two musical Jekyll and Hyde and days at the show with colleagues, will another ballad for her grand- be taken from Javits by an art supplier for an off-site demonstration in Brook- mother during her 80th birth- lyn, a different excursion which will day party that almost literally give her the chance to witness the brought the house down with printmaking process. applause. Then, she fired up the The Artexpo New York experience, dance floor and taught the fam- which might be altered due to the events of September 11, will give ily some of the latest nightclub Courtesy of Paula Maliandi of Freeman Public Relations Gildea and friends the chance to do “Loveseat,” by Christopher Royal moves, even trying to drag yours what the event is all about – “seeing for Rockledge Design Studios truly out during the electric what the art world looks like in one slide. When she isn’t getting big room.” 2, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Sunday, March Verdugo concurred that the event 3, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Mon- ready to take the pre-Broadway offers “the best of art, worldwide and day, March 4, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. stage, she is urging older folks nationally.” The Jacob Javits Center is located from her hometown to stay A distinctly different program will on 11th Avenue between 34th and young at heart, keeping their be offered this year, which Expo of- 39th Streets in Manhattan. All orders are prepared with fresh ingredients. We prepare spirits up at a senior citizen’s ficials are calling “a brand new show- * * * * * within-a-show” – the Art & Framing center. Arts & Entertainment Editor large orders for large eaters and small orders for small eaters. Gallery. Michelle H. Le Poidevin will report Renee should know that her Paula Mandiali of Freeman Public with Advertising Assistant Michael cousin has been quite the cynic Relations, which coordinates the ex- L. Bartiromo on the Artexpo New Children’s Menu Available • Full Service Bar when it comes to beauty pag- hibition, confirmed that art dealers York experience in the March 7 edi- from approximately every country in eants. I’ve long been under the tion of The Westfield Leader and The the world, representing the work of Times of Scotch Plains-Fanwood. St. Patrick’s Day is here. impression that little can be found beyond the lacquered hairspray and mascara worn by Westfield Symphony Orchestra Look for our Special Holiday the participants. Tsk, tsk to me. Menu serving fresh fish, veal, Based on my knowledge of one of the contestants, I can cer- Announces 2002 Gala Affair tainly say that this stereotype is chicken & many other specials. WESTFIELD — Over 600 invita- patriotism and a renewed pride in our untrue and unfounded. tions have been mailed to area residents and country. We felt it was important to salute Whether or not Renee brings businesses for the Westfield Symphony these sentiments. The invitation visually home the crown of Miss New Orchestra’s (WSO) annual Gala fundraiser, expresses these feelings by incorporating “Using Old World style, the freshest herbs and finest ingredients, “Celebrate America,” which is scheduled two very recognizable symbols of Ameri- Jersey in June, we will take great for Saturday, April 20, at Shackamaxon can freedom and strength: the Stars and Tarantella’s Restaurant in Clark creates Italian dishes just as your pride in knowing she has pur- Golf and Country Club in Scotch Plains. Stripes and the Statue of Liberty.” mother would make them. Guaranteed to delight every palate, the sued every one of her dream’s The evening will include a cocktail The WSO, which is recognized as one reception and preview of gifts for the of the foremost cultural arts organizations endless menu at Tarantella’s offers plentiful portions abound with without an ounce of fear and silent and live auctions, dinner, dancing to on New Jersey, performs five subscription robust and authentic Italian flavor.” holding firm to her self-esteem the Michael Mark Band, and the Live concerts each season, and additional pro- and sincere love of family. Renee Auction, led by Westfielder Jon Bramnick, grams under the sponsorship of the Union -- Michelle H. LePoidevin, The Westfield Leader New Jersey’s definitive auctioneer for County Board of Chosen Freeholders. is the type of person who pur- charitable causes. As the Resident Orchestra of Union sues every goal, and no matter Proceeds from this event will be used to County, Music Director and Conductor what the outcome, becomes support the concerts and educational out- David Wroe and the WSO have presented 1199 Raritain Rd, Clark stronger for the experience. reach programs of the orchestra, now in free summer concerts in parks throughout its 19th season. the county, and toured elementary schools Corner of Central Avenue We’re a tough bunch of survi- The theme of “Celebrate America” was and senior citizen resident facilities with vors and a hearty troupe of cham- the natural choice for the Gala theme, ac- the acclaimed “Caravan” programs of 732-396-3700 pions. For us, she’ll always be cording to Westfield artist and WSO Friend musical soloists. Francesca Azzara, who developed the Gala For further information about the Gala, Visit us on the web: www.tarantellas.com our reigning, shining star. 2002 theme and designed the graphics. or any of the WSO’s programs and up- Go get ‘em Renee! Ms. Azzara added, “Americans are ex- coming concerts, please call the WSO periencing an overwhelming sense of office at (908) 232-9400. CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK