The Westfield— Serving the Town Since 1890 — Leader

USPS 680020 Published OUR 108th YEAR – ISSUE NO. 07-99 Periodical – Postage Paid at Westfield, N.J. Thursday, February 18, 1999 Every Thursday 232-4407 FIFTY CENTS Franklin Elementary Students Tentative 1999-2000 Budget Inspired By Government Leaders Explored By School Board

By MICHELLE H. LePOIDEVIN By MICHELLE H. LePOIDEVIN committee met with Director of Spe- The program will be aired until the Specially Written for The Westfield Leader Specially Written for The Westfield Leader cial Education Services, Theodore school board election on Tuesday, On February 12, brilliant stars On Tuesday, February 16, the Kozlik, to determine the needs of April 20. and stripes were the backdrop for Westfield Board of Education closely special education students and to in- She called the budget “very rea- the Franklin Leadership Summit examined the components of a drafted clude those increased costs in the sonable” and stated, “I hope the tax- at the Franklin Elementary School budget for the upcoming academic budget. payers will feel it is very reasonable.” auditorium, as Union County Free- year, which carries an approximate The committee also included the Superintendent of Schools, Dr. holder Mary Ruotolo, Mayor Tho- price tag of $53 million. needs of curriculum changes and William J. Foley, reported that the mas C. Jardim, and Sonya Burkett, Board Member and Chair of the technological improvements in the elements of the budget included the a representative for Assemblyman Finance Committee, Susan L. district when crafting the budget. requirements of the board’s Strategic Richard H. Bagger, met with fourth Jacobson, explained the construction Mrs. Jacobson described budget Plan. He added that another impor- and fifth grade students to encour- of the preliminary budget, which has discussions as “indepth, profitable tant consideration when developing age leadership skills. been in progress since the summer and informative,” adding that a spe- the budget was to “keep funding con- The notion of a leadership sum- months. cial budget seminar will be presented sistent with previous years,” while mit at Franklin was conceived last According to Mrs. Jacobson, the on TV-36 for public consideration. CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 year by the school’s Assistant Prin- cipal, Pat Rooney. Mr. Rooney be- lieved that students would benefit LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT WAS ACTIVE WITH WESTFIELD YOUTH from focusing on a positive defini- tion of leadership. The fourth and fifth grade stu- Westfield Grieves Following Sudden dents were given the assignment to write essays about the leadership qualities they believed were impor- Death of Jennifer Ryan at Age 28 tant. The students worked with fac- ulty and sent letters to the leaders, By KIM KINTER who were motivated to attend the Specially Written for The Westfield Leader summit. William A. Burke for The Westfield Leader At only 28, Jennifer Anne Ryan Mr. Dolan told the students, “You ROLE MODELS Franklin Elementary School in Westfield recently hosted made the kind of lasting impression provided the ideas for the program. its first Franklin Leadership Summit, for which the students wrote essays on a community that seems more I thank you for your involvement.” defining the role of leadership. Assemblyman Richard H. Bagger, Union likely of a person twice her age. Some of these definitions were County Freeholder Mary P. Ruotolo, and Mayor Thomas C. Jardim attended As a Westfield resident for 23 years placed on colorful cardboard strips the summit to explain their government roles and to encourage leadership. and active in both the community and displayed in the Franklin Pictured, left to right, are: Sonya Burkett, a representative for Assemblyman Bagger, with his photograph; Freeholder Ruotolo and Mayor Jardim. and The Presbyterian Church in School auditorium for the assem- Westfield, Miss Ryan’s unexpected bly. death Tuesday caused despair and Scrawled in marker and crayon, want to follow,” “a person who can flag salute and a spirited rendition grief among the many who knew her students described a leader as “a make good choices,” and “someone of “The Star Spangled Banner.” well. person who leads people to do who takes care of things patiently.” Each of the leaders was proudly “She was very energetic, very things,” “someone in charge,” “a Franklin Principal, Dr. Margaret introduced by Jeffrey Perillo, friendly. She had a wonderful dispo- person people look up to for ad- Dolan, led the students, who were Franklin Elementary Fifth Grade sition. I just loved working with her,” vice,” “someone who makes im- dressed in their Sunday Best to im- Student Council President. said Michael La Place, Executive portant decisions,” “someone you press their leaders, with a patriotic CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 Director of the Downtown Westfield

Council Debates Best Use of County Funds Courtesy of The United Fund of Westfield A FAVORITE AMONG YOUTH...Jennifer Ryan, center, is shown here in a 1994 photo with members of the Westfield Youth Bicentennial Committee. Pictured, left to right, are: Jeannette Yudes, Meghan Bender, Miss Ryan, Under Renewed ‘Pocket Park’ Program Courtney Bender and Brooke Wiley. Miss Ryan died suddenly Tuesday morning at age 28. By PAUL J. PEYTON reational facilities. apply for $100,000 in county funds facility located near the Tamaques Specially Written for The Westfield Leader Now into the second year of the this year, per requests from Depart- Park tennis courts. The remaining Corporation (DWC), who had worked young woman she described as “ex- The Westfield Town Council once Board of Chosen Freeholders’ ment of Recreation officials. $20,000 will go toward improvements with her since 1997. Miss Ryan had tremely dedicated.” again is wrestling with how to best “Pocket Park” matching grant pro- The governing body agreed to seek to other parks. been active with Westfield “She was one of those people who use grant moneys from Union County gram, Town Administrator Edward $80,000 from the county to fund an These include a park to be created MainStreet, and later the DWC, for had a tremendous impact on indi- to upgrade the town’s parks and rec- A. Gottko proposed that the town upgrade of the restrooms and storage at Rahway Avenue and First Street in six years. viduals. It is a tragedy,” she observed. honor of activist and entertainer Paul “I’m in shock. I’m stunned that At press time, the cause of Miss Robeson, who lived in the town in the she’s gone,” he added. Ryan’s death had not been deter- Proposed $285.6 Mil. County Budget early part of the 20th century, and the Similarly, Tina McCormick, As- mined. She had become ill over the refurbishing of Clark Memorial Park. sociate Pastor at The Presbyterian weekend and died in Overlook Hos- Officials are also seeking to create a Church in Westfield, where Miss pital in Summit. pocket park on Central Avenue near Ryan was active with the church’s Miss Ryan was a 1988 graduate of Calls For No Increase in Tax Levy CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 youth group, mourned the loss of the CONTINUED ON PAGE 12

By PAUL J. PEYTON property taxes have dropped from Budget, presented to the Freeholders Specially Written for The Westfield Leader 58.4 percent of the budget in 1993 to on January 14, that the county’s reli- Union County government will 52.6 percent this year. ance on property taxes has decreased Tamaques Elementary Welcomes continue to decrease its reliance on Union County Manager Michael J. by 22.3 percent since 1990. In fact, property taxes this year as a percent- Lapolla noted that the county prop- the levy was flat in 1996, down .5 age of total revenue used to partially erty tax is at its lowest rate, .45652, percent in 1997 and 1 percent in Interim Principal, Faith Divisek offset a proposed budget of $285.6 since 1993. The rate represents a 1998. million. 1.27 percent decline from last year. “Since 1997, economic develop- By MICHELLE H. LePOIDEVIN This year’s budget, which increases The county’s surplus has risen from ment, the key to continued growth Specially Written for The Westfield Leader overall spending by about $3.5 mil- $17.6 million in 1994 to $41 million and prosperity, has been the para- One door closed and another one lion over the 1998 adopted budget, this year, the largest in the county’s mount focus of every county depart- opened as Tamaques Elementary will be offset in part by a county tax history. ment and division,” the county man- School recently bid farewell to former levy of $150.24 million, the same as “Each fiscal year the administra- ager emphasized. principal, Sal DeSimone, and wel- last year and the lowest level since tion attempts to utilize larger amounts The Department of Economic De- comed interim principal, Faith 1994. of the fund balance each year to offset velopment was created by the Demo- Divisek. Revenue from property taxes rep- new demands placed on budget re- cratically controlled Freeholder board Mr. DeSimone had served the resents 52.6 percent of funding in the sources,” Mr. Lapolla said in ex- in 1997. The department is under the Westfield Public School district for budget, 9.1 percent generated from plaining the importance of a rising direction of George V. Devanney, approximately 26 years, before de- the use of surplus funds, 7 percent surplus funds. who also serves as Deputy County ciding to step down and accept a from reimbursement of money for He explained that the surplus funds, Manager. position as the new principal at state institutions, 11.2 percent for referred to in budget terms as the “We will strive to create new jobs, Fairview School in Bloomfield. grants, and another 20.1 percent in fund balance, helps Union County expand and foster relationships in Beginning his career as a Spanish various county generated revenues stabilize the county portion of prop- the global marketplace, and imple- and English teacher at Roosevelt In- such as funds to house state and erty tax bills. Mr. Lapolla also noted ment innovations in transportation termediate School in 1973, Mr. federal prisoners, fees charged for that a rising surplus has enabled the and our infrastructure,” Mr. Lapolla DeSimone acquired the position of passports and other services of the county to maintain a “AAA” bond noted. Foreign Language Department County Clerk’s office and county park rating by both Moody’s Investors Noting Union County’s geo- Chairman three years later. fees. Service and Fitch Investors Service. graphic location between New York Mr. DeSimone continued his ca- County officials have noted that Mr. Lapolla noted in his Executive CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 reer as the assistant principals of Franklin Elementary and Roosevelt Intermediate schools. 13.7% During a recent meeting of the 12.2% Westfield Board of Education, Mr. DeSimone reflected upon his five- WELCOME BACK Faith Divisek, who returned to Westfield as Interim year term as Tamaques Elementary Principal at Tamaques Elementary School, was welcomed by Tamaques Student School Principal. He stated that his Council President Samantha Mooney and Sal DeSimone, former Principal of experience with the Westfield school Tamaques. Dr. Divisek said: “It’s great to be back in Westfield. I’ve been hearing 5.9% system was rewarding and valuable. so many wonderful things about students at Tamaques. It’s an easy place to be.” 4.8% 4.8% That evening, board members gave Dr. Divisek retired as Principal of Franklin Elementary School in Westfield in 1993, after serving as its Principal for 10 years. In 1994, she received a Doctor 3.5% 3% Mr. DeSimone a rousing round of 0% 0% Projected applause in appreciation for his hard of Education Degree in Education Administration from Teachers College, work and accomplishments with the Columbia University. Prior to her interim position in Westfield at Tamaques students and the school system. School, she taught graduate courses in school administration, early childhood, -0.5% -1% learning environments and classroom management. She also supervised student Mr. DeSimone told The Westfield teachers at Columbia National University, Columbia, South Carolina. -4.4% Leader, “I leave Westfield with a great deal of pride and affection. The Westfield community has given me a lenges. Bloomfield is the town in she is pleased to return to the Westfield ’88 ’89 ’90 ’91 ’92 ’93 ’94 ’95 ’96 ’97 ’98 ’99 great deal. I appreciate all of the which I was raised. I look forward to school system. Source: County of Union friends I have made and all of the influencing positively a new school Dr. Divisek received a Doctor of STABILIZING TAXES...As indicated in the chart above, the Union County tax levy is continuing its spiraling students I have influenced.” and a new community.” Education Degree in Education Ad- downturn trend. The proposed 1999 county budget represents the fourth year in row that the amount to be raised by taxes will not increase. Please that a 4.4 decline was evident in 1991 when the state assumed costs related to Welfare Regarding his new position at Dr. Divisek, who retired as Princi- ministration from Teachers College at and institutional programs. Fairview School, he revealed, pal of Franklin Elementary School in Columbia University, New York City. “Fairview School offers me new chal- 1993 after a 10-year term, said that CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK Page 12 Thursday, February 18, 1999 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Candidates File Petitions Tentative 1999-2000 Budget WESTFIELD POLICE BLOTTER For Local BOE Seats Explored By School Board TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 9 in the 500 block of Springfield Avenue. Three candidates from Westfield each wrapping up their inaugural CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 • A window on a side door of a South SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 14 and one from Mountainside had terms on the school board. Avenue business was discovered bro- • A Sandra Circle resident reported filed petitions for this year’s school In Mountainside, there are two considering the climbing enrollment. see more in the future.” ken, according to police, who said there the theft of a 1994 Jeep Cherokee which board elections as of yesterday open seats on the board this year. The committee reported that the total The major revenue components of the was no further damage and access to the had been parked in front of her residence. morning, district officials in both Only Patricia Knodel, who has enrollment in 1997-1998 was 4,878 stu- budget are 88 percent, or $47 million tax establishment was not gained. • A Clark resident told police that her communities confirmed. dents, while enrollment rose to 5,053 levy, 7 percent, or $3.6 million state aid, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 10 brown leather pocketbook was taken from served on the board for 24 years, 3 percent, or $1.6 million free balance, • Danny Ruiz, 18, of Westfield was her shopping cart as she was loading In Westfield, incumbents had filed a petition as this newspa- students for the 1998-1999 school year. Components, such as the computer and 2 percent, or $1 million miscella- charged at police headquarters with bur- groceries into her car outside a local Annmarie Puleio and Arlene per went to press. The other seat is initiative for four sections of fifth grade neous. glary and theft in connection with an supermarket. Gardner will both seek reelection held by John Perrin, who has been students, will incur a total expense of Mr. Berman noted that these compo- incident which occurred on January 22. The pocketbook, minus the victim’s to their local board, while new- a member of the board since Sep- $28,715. Twenty desks, four carts, four nents would be two-fold. The interest In that case, police said assorted items credit cards, was later recovered nearby, comer William Wallace has also tember. monitors, in-service training, and the rate would drop, however, the funds and valued at approximately $1,300 were authorities said. announced his candidacy. Full school board terms are lease of 20 computers and four printers the bond would earn less than 5 percent. taken from a Forest Avenue apartment. • Michael A. Calascione, 25, of Glen Susan Jacobson, a 12-year mem- for three years each. Prospective are the elements of this computer initia- Sixty-six percent of the drafted They included a videocassette recorder, Ridge was arrested at Tamaques Way ber and former President of the candidates must file their peti- tive. budget’s major expenditure components video camcorder, personal papers and a and charged with driving with a revoked board, recently announced that she Another element of the budget, the are derived from instruction, while 34 blanket. Ruiz was being held on $3,000 license, according to police. tions, which may be obtained percent come from administration and bail. He was also taken into custody on will not seek a fifth term. from the board secretary’s office computer initiative for 22 sections of fourth grade students will involve a total maintenance costs. SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 13 warrants issued by the Municipal Courts Mr. Wallace has served on the in their district, by 4 p.m. on cost of $139,117. Approximately 110 The preliminary budget, as it stands, • A Union resident reported the theft of Millburn, Livingston, South Orange, Citizens Advisory Committee on Monday, March 1. Petitions must desks, 22 display carts, 22 monitors, in- would have a tax impact of $122.69 on of his cellular telephone, valued at $80, and the Union County Sheriff’s Office, Capital Projects, which dealt with contain the signatures of 10 eli- service training, and the lease of 110 the average home assessed at $174,000. which had been left on top of his vehicle authorities confirmed. district-wide improvements pro- gible voters in the candidate’s computers and 22 printers are the com- This means that the tax rate would in- posed under the $11.7 million district. ponents of this initiative. crease by 2.63. school bond that was passed by School board elections will The new language arts curriculum, On Tuesday, March 2, the board will voters on December 15. take place this year on Tuesday, which was recently approved by the board vote on the adoption of the tentative budget. The general public will have the Ms. Puleio and Ms. Gardner are April 20. for students at Edison Intermediate and Franklin Students Inspired Roosevelt Intermediate schools, has also opportunity to express their views and impacted the upcoming budget. New ask questions about the budget on Tues- costs, with a tally of $96,261, will in- day, March 23. By Government Leaders clude 56 desks, 12 display carts, 12 moni- “Our budget is very reasonable,” tors, in-service training, and the lease of stressed Mrs. Jacobson. “These are things CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 we need to keep going forward.” 68 computers and 14 printers. Freeholder Ruotolo told the students Tamaques Elementary New textbooks for the World Lan- Board President, Darielle Walsh, Mrs. Burkett conveyed a strong mes- guage curriculum, which include Span- added that a special emphasis report, that Franklin Elementary has always been sage, which reflected the sentiments of ish instruction for second and sixth grade detailing the drafted budget, will be a special school to her. The freeholder, Assemblyman Bagger, “Don’t let a dis- Welcomes Interim Principal students and French instruction for sixth mailed to Westfield residents before the who represents the 21 towns in Union appointment in your life stop you from and eighth grade students, tallied election in April. She stated that each County, stated, “You could each be a becoming a leader. Carry on with en- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 $31,668. school’s Parent Teacher Organization will leader of the future.” ergy and enthusiasm and being in- Prior to her current position as princi- tive in approaches.” Improved health textbooks for the el- meet during March and April to hold Mrs. Ruotolo explained some of the volved.” pal, she taught graduate courses in school “They (the Tamaques School commu- ementary grades and the intermediate open public meetings to discuss the bud- responsibilities that accompany the title Mayor Jardim, the final leader to ad- administration, early childhood, learn- nity) extend themselves well beyond what schools have added $37,474 to the bud- get. of “freeholder.” She said she is account- dress the students, explained that the ing environments and classroom man- is normally expected,” she added. get, while social studies textbooks for Dr. Foley reported that the board would able for managing the county budget, and Student Council and its class representa- agement. She also supervised teachers at Dr. Divisek stated that a search is the intermediate school students totaled be willing to arrange private meetings helping to maintain the roads and bridges tives were examples of fine leaders. Columbia International University in currently being conducted by members $8,000. Other new textbooks for the fine with concerned and interested groups to in the county. “Part of their job is so that you know Columbia, South Carolina. of the Westfield Board of Education to arts/music and language arts/novels cur- outline the budget’s components, just as The freeholder, who is also a liaison to they represent you. Go to them with Dr. Divisek told The Westfield Leader fill the permanent seat of Tamaques El- ricula have totaled $29,315. the board had done when the bond was up the Union County Board of Cultural and problems, issues and ideas so they can that she was looking forward to the next ementary School Principal. This drafted budget has also reflected for vote before December. Heritage Affairs, detailed Access 2000, bring them into fruition in the best way five months as interim principal of She added that the board hopes to have a need for an increase in personnel. More In a separate matter, Shelly DeJohn of Project Pocket Parks, and a new funding possible,” he stressed. Tamaques Elementary School. a new principalship in place by the clos- World Language teachers, health and Westfield approached the board to ex- of college education for county residents The mayor pointed to Ghandi, Mother “I have always enjoyed working with ing of the school year. industrial arts teachers, resource room press her concern about the use of the if they maintain a B average and attend Theresa and Martin Luther King Jr. as the students and community,” she ex- When asked about her goals for teachers, aides and computer technicians Lincoln School playground. Union County College. important leaders of our time. plained of her experience with Westfield Tamaques students for the five months will mean a cost of $499,600. Representing 40 families from the While explaining these projects, she “You can also learn to be a leader,” he Public Schools. during which she will serve, Dr. Business Administrator, Robert neighborhood around Lincoln School, the stressed the importance of the county said. “You have to believe in your ideas. She noted that Tamaques Elementary Divisek stated that she strives “to Berman, outlined the capital projects mother of three noted her gratitude for providing computer technology and soft- In order to be a good leader, you have to has “an active parent community, a staff maintain the excellent programs that involved in the preliminary budget. new playground equipment, but stated ware, as well as new and improved parks convince people to follow you.” Jefferson Elementary requires “fascia that she didn’t feel the Lincoln School for these leaders of tomorrow. Mayor Jardim listed the importance of that is very professional, (as are the other have been in already been put into students were using the playground as staffs in the school system) and innova- effect.” and soffit” roof repair and completion. Mrs. Burkett, a representative for As- being an “effective speaker, a good goal- Washington Elementary needs a new much as they originally needed. semblyman Bagger, spoke in his place setter,” an individual who is “honest, bell and intercom system. Edison Inter- She said that because of this, neigh- because he was called away late Thurs- kind, confident, persistent, truthful, and mediate School must have partial roof borhood residents have been limited to day afternoon for business in New York willing to reach a compromise,” as im- repair, while Roosevelt Intermediate re- use 75 feet of the 219 foot playground. City. portant leadership skills. Mountainside Council quires an upgrade in heat controls. However, she noted that she was pleased Mrs. Burkett told the students that the “If you want to be a good leader, Westfield High School needs floor tile when she spoke with Superintendent of assemblyman was a “proud product” of people have to know who you are. Also, replacement and a new air conditioner in Union County Educational Services, Ed the Westfield school system, who gradu- you have to have a knowledge of cur- Salaries Cause Stir the nurse’s suite. Lincoln School must Hartnett, who agreed to a possible addi- ated at the top of his class. rent events,” he stated while noting the have its gym roof repaired and its fire tion of 10 feet to the available space. “He showed strong signs of becoming importance of reading the newspaper alarm upgraded. Mrs. DeJohn said she was “bothered CONTINUED FROM PAGE 3 by the lack of a proactive stance by the a leader early on,” she stated. daily. The total price tag for these capital While running for Student Council at The Mayor added, “You don’t have to during his nine-year tenure on the gov- borough go unnoticed and without pub- projects is $536,000. Mr. Berman noted board.” erning body. lic comment, which leads me to believe Dr. Foley told Mrs. DeJohn, “The Roosevelt Intermediate School, Mrs. be an elected person in order to be a that this cost is a drastic reduction due to Burkett said that the assemblyman made leader.” Mr. Turner pointed out that these that we are doing a good job.” the $11.7 million bond, which was ap- board cannot unilaterally change the lease salaries would cost the borough a com- He also stated that if the $1,500 per (of three years)” of the Lincoln School light of his last name and wrote, “Vote He stated that the students could be proved in December to improve schools For Bagger” on brown paper bags to special leaders by not giving into harm- bined total of $12,000 per year, an year salary brings in “good, qualified district-wide. building with Union County Educational amount he cited as minimal as far as its people to the council then it is money Services. encourage votes. ful behavior such as drugs and alcohol The school board recently received a “He always knew he wanted to stay in use. impact on Mountainside taxpayers. well spent.” $617,779 increase in state aid. While “They want that property for their use Councilman Schon, who has served Council member Glenn Mortimer and that’s their position,” observed Dr. Westfield and was interested in the his- “Don’t do dumb things like drugs, or expressing his gratitude for this increase, tory and government of New Jersey,” staying out too late or jaywalking, for 17 years on the council, reported that noted that when he decided to run for Dr. Foley observed, “We would like to Foley. he charted all of his expenses for four council a year ago, one of his concerns Mrs. Burkett added. that matter,” the Mayor stated. months and concluded that the ex- was how much money he would need to She explained that Assemblyman Bag- As the Summit came to a close, Prin- penses incurred exceeded the $100 spend for his duties as a councilman. ger, who has passed 75 pieces of legisla- cipal Dolan encouraged the students: per month that the unvouchered ex- He stated that although members of the tion, had been involved in Westfield “You can use whatever skills you have penses allowed. He asked his fellow audience indicated that $1,000 to Westfield Grieves Following government as a member of the town’s and whatever your personality is to be a residents to “think before you criti- $1,500 was not a lot of money to them, Planning Board and later as councilman good leader.” cize” and “to use empathy” in looking it was to him. and mayor before attaining the position She concluded, “Not only as an adult, at the salary situation. The councilman said he could not Death of Jennifer Ryan of assemblyman. you can start it right now.” He stated that council members work see missing the chance to have quali- very hard for the borough and that the fied people serve the borough simply CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 “lowest effective tax rate in Union because the borough could not bear the Westfield High School. She earned a heartedly to the youth,” Reverend County, as is the case for Mountainside, financial burden of being a council Bachelor of Science Degree in Land- McCormick remarked. “The kids (in the does not happen by magic, but by the member. scape Architecture from the University church) are devastated.” Preliminary County Budget hard work done by your council.” Councilman Schon stated that he did of Rhode Island in 1992, but returned to Miss Ryan, in fact, accompanied a Council President Thomas Perotta, not feel that only wealthy citizens Westfield shortly afterward. youth group on a recent weekend trip to who said that he has been a volunteer should serve on the council. Back in her hometown, she quickly Killington, Vermont. Shows No Increase in Tax Levy fireman for 15 years and a councilman He added that he did not think that became involved in the Westfield volun- Staff members met with grieving youth for the past threes, stated that this council members should necessarily be teer efforts to improve the downtown and parents on Tuesday night at the church CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 decision was thought out carefully, pre- paid, but that potential members should area and to celebrate the town’s Bicen- to counsel them and discuss their con- and Philadelphia, the Executive Budget to apply for funds that can be used to sented and passed before the local Eth- “not be penalized due to (their annual) tennial. She also started her own busi- cerns. Reverend McCormick said church Summary notes that transportation will purchase computers and/or equipment to ics Board. income.” ness in town, Jennifer Ryan Landscape youth spent about an hour writing notes be a key component of the county’s ef- provide computers and Internet Access “The best interests of Mountainside Resident Ted Zawislak said that he Design. to Miss Ryan, and are preparing a journal are always in my mind,” he added. felt the new salary structure was “rea- forts this year. This plan includes the in all classrooms in the county by the year Linda Maggio, Director of the United to give to her family. Transportation Development District, or 2000. This year the county will fund $3 Councilman Paul Mirabelli noted sonable” and suggested that the salary Fund and Chairwoman of the 1994 Bi- Reverend McCormick also contacted that, “it astonishes me that there is so ranges include a cap that cannot be TDD, along the U.S. 1 and 9 corridor in million, with a total of $8.2 million dis- centennial event, said Miss Ryan, along the high school principal early Tuesday the Port Elizabeth and Linden Airport bursed over the three-year program. much hoopla over a $12,000 item in revisited for three years. He also com- with four Westfield High School girls, morning to inform him of Miss Ryan’s our budget, when other expenses such mented that “any change causes a stir” area, and county’s Cross County Rail A total of $1 million has been placed in voluntarily planned and created the tri- death and to offer help in telling the Link. the budget for the Pocket Park program as our recent $250,000 cost to join the in a community. angular Bicentennial Youth Square Gar- students there. Rahway Valley Sewage Authority goes The ordinance, which was first read The TDD was developed in 1996 to this year, following the successful initia- den at the corner of Mountain Avenue Reverend McCormick was then in- form a special financing district and trans- tion of the program in 1998 that saw the without public comment. before the public at council’s regular and Orchard and Lawrence Streets. A “So many of the important issues meeting in January, provoked no pub- vited to the high school to talk to students portation infrastructure plan targeting Freeholders distribute $1.7 million in plaque there dedicated to the youth of who knew Miss Ryan. that we deal with on behalf of the lic comment at that time. investment along the corridor. The rail funds to all 21 municipalities in the Westfield lists Miss Ryan as handling the About 100 Westfield High School stu- link will provide a east-west mass transit county. landscape design. dents are active in The Presbyterian connection from Plainfield to Another $100,000 is included in the Through the project, Mrs. Maggio said, Church in Westfield’s youth group. Rev- Elizabethport, with access to Newark budget for HEARTS, a program which she developed “a close, warm relation- erend McCormick noted that about 50 to International Airport. stands for History, Education, Arts Reach- Council Debates Best Use ship, such respect” for Miss Ryan. “She 60 came to the auditorium, where she In addition, improvements in non- ing Thousands. All theater groups and was such a talented, beautiful youth. I’m informed them of Miss Ryan’s death. motorized related initiatives, such as individual artists can apply for the county just overwhelmed with grief.” Cas Jakubik, district guidance direc- bikeways, walkways and pathways, side- grants. A total of $154,000 was awarded Of ‘Pocket Park’ Funds Mr. La Place said that Miss Ryan first tor, said the school offered distraught walks, signage and streetscapes will be to artists in 1998. became involved in the effort to revital- students a chance to leave classes or to go be funded in this year’s budget. Among the projects in the budget this CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 ize the downtown during 1993-1994, home. Just this month the county announced year are the reconstruction of the back the Krauser’s convenience store. tween county and town funds. when she joined the former Westfield Miss Ryan also was a member of a $10 million, five-year plan to improve nine holes at the Ash Brook Golf Course Prior to making its decision on the Last year, the county disbursed $1.7 MainStreet group, a coalition of volun- Westfield’s Architectural Review Board, the county’s roadways, including 18 miles in Scotch Plains and the addition of a grant money, the council considered a million in funding for park improvements teers dedicated to improving the down- to which she had been reappointed this of roadway this year alone. classroom at the Trailside Nature and proposal to apply for $75,000 in county to all 21 municipalities in the county. town. year. Programs begun last year under the Science Center in Mountainside. funds to upgrade Tamaques Park This year, $1 million is proposed for the She eagerly volunteered her time and “She was definitely one of the back- chairmanship of Freeholder Daniel P. Also on tap are the restoration of Up- restrooms, and $25,000 for new bath- county program. Each town may apply for effort to help the organization achieve its bones (of the Architectural Review Sullivan and continued this year under per Echo Lake, the first of 11 county rooms at Gumbert Park. up to $100,000 in funds, which must be goals, and quickly earned the respect of Board),” said Westfield Mayor Thomas Freeholder Chairman Nicholas P. Scutari lakes that will be dredged by F.X. Browne The latter proposal, however, drew matched by the municipality. those with whom she worked, according C. Jardim. “She was a very nice person, are the Access 2000, “Pocket Park,” and Inc. of Lansdale, Pennsylvania. Lake mixed reactions from council members, Mr. Gottko noted that the first round of to people who knew her. sort of full of life and very positive. It is HEARTS county grant programs. Surprise in the Watchung Reservation and was removed since it was funded in applications are due on March 1, with the More recently, Mr. La Place had hired very sad.” Access 2000 enables school districts will be dredged over the summer with part in the 1998 municipal budget. second round due by May 1, provided her and worked with her to develop a preliminary weed harvesting beginning The use of funds for the Gumbert there is money available for additional downtown plan of landscaping. “A lot of sometime in the spring. bathrooms was questioned by several projects after the first go-around. the field work was done. We were in the This year will mark the grand opening council members, who said the Westfield Mr. McDermott said the council could final presentation and drawing stages,” of The Andrew K. Ruotolo Justice Build- Baseball League had promised to raise at put all of this year’s “Pocket Park” fund- he remarked. ing, located across the street from the least some of the funds for the project. ing into Tamaques Park to complete that “She loved the work. She grew up Union County Administration Building “I just have a hard time giving (the) project. At that point, Third Ward Coun- here, which was so helpful,” he contin- in Elizabeth. Mr. Ruotolo, a Westfield baseball (league) more money, especially cilman Neil F. Sullivan, Jr. proposed the ued. “She always had great insights about resident, was county Prosecutor before when they only want to include that one plan that was agreed to by the council. what would be right here. She was very succumbing to cancer in 1995. His wife, specific area (of the park),” said First “I’m not sure the Tamaques project is creative. It breaks my heart that she Mary, is now a county Freeholder. Ward Councilman Gregory S. worth the entire thing,” asserted Mayor won’t get to see her results. It is a real A county employee day care center McDermott, referring to the $70,000 in Thomas C. Jardim. loss to the whole community.” will be located on the bottom floor of the county and town funds earmarked by the In other business, Mr. Gottko noted At The Presbyterian Church in building. town for the bathrooms through the 1998 that projected savings to town govern- Westfield, Miss Ryan was known by the Construction will begin later this year “Pocket Park” program. ment, based on the deregulation of the parish staff and its youth members. She for the new Union County Police Head- The Recreation Commission’s 1999 electric industry in New Jersey, will be was an adult adviser for the high school quarters and Prosecutor’s Forensic Labo- capital improvement budget includes around $2,500 this year. He said the youth on Sunday evenings, and a small ratory at the Venneri Complex on North $160,000 for the Tamaques bathrooms, major part of the town’s $100,000 elec- group leader for confirmation classes Avenue in Westfield as will work on a and $120,000 for Gumbert restrooms. tricity costs are from street lights, which during the week. The Commission has also proposed new juvenile detention center in Eliza- are not part of the savings. Although Miss Ryan had been a church beth. $50,000 for improvements for the vari- Under the newly enacted law, all elec- member for years, it was not until two ous projects as outlined above. tricity customers in the state will receive The proposed budget has been turned years ago that she became active with the over to the Fiscal Affairs Committee, The Tamaques proposal will include a 5 percent mandatory cut in their bills youth program. $80,000 from the county, with an equal effective Sunday, August 1. Another 5 chaired this year by Freeholder Alexander “Two years ago, we needed to fill a Mirabella, to hammer out a final spend- match from the town. percent cut will be spread over a three- space in a mission trip and someone In addition to the Gumbert project, last year period. ing plan. mentioned Jennifer,” Reverend Last year the committee, headed by year the council agreed to earmark This cut does not include servicing of McCormick said. TROOP OPEN HOUSE Members of Boy Scout Troop No. 79 worked on a $60,000 for improvements at Sycamore equipment and power lines, which will service project under the direction of Dr. Martin Curlik this past summer at Freeholder Linda d. Stender of “I remember calling her and saying Fanwood, slashed the budget, thus pro- Field, $40,000 for Tamaques and $30,000 continue to be regulated. ‘You don’t know me, but would you be Sabattis Adventure Camp in the Adirondac Mountains of New York. Twenty- for “various parks and recreational fa- Additional savings can be generated if two scouts worked over 100 hours on the project. The troop, which is chartered ducing a decline in the overall tax levy cilities.” Another $34,000 was included interested in going to Alabama?”, Rever- for the second consecutive year. Taxes towns and organizations join a purchas- end McCormick recalled. She said that by St. Helen’s Roman Catholic Church in Westfield, will hold an open house for to upgrade the playground behind the ing aggregation, or purchasing pool, sys- Webelos Scouts on Monday, February 22, from 7:45 to 8:45 p.m., in the Parish to be raised in 15 of the 21 towns in the former Lincoln School on Westfield Av- tem to gain favorable prices through com- Miss Ryan said “yes” unhesitatingly. Center. For more information, please call Jim McCloskey at (908) 654-3916 or county declined as a result of drop in enue. All projects were to be split be- petitive bidding. “She then became committed whole- Steve Tullo at (908) 233-1926. the tax rate. CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK THE— Serving Scotch PlainsTIMES and Fanwood Since 1959 — of Scotch Plains – Fanwood

USPS 485200 Thursday, February 18, 1999 Published OUR 40th YEAR – ISSUE NO. 07-99 Periodical – Postage Paid at Scotch Plains, N.J. Every Thursday 232-4407 FIFTY CENTS LOCAL OFFICIALS SEEK STATE AID TO ACHIEVE DIVERSE OBJECTIVES Fanwood Council Reviews Plan For Long-Range Improvements

By SUZETTE F. STALKER Mr. Populus reported that seven The report presented by Fanwood Specially Written for The Times borough officials, including three officials, which Councilman Populus The Fanwood Borough Council members of the governing body, met said was well-received by the state briefly reviewed a long-range plan December 18 with state representa- representatives, included proposed last Thursday to give the community’s tives to discuss the plan and to seek improvements for the downtown, the downtown an economic boost by at- the legislators’ assistance in obtain- Fanwood Train Station area, local tracting new businesses and helping ing financial support for the improve- recreation facilities and the munici- existing ones, while also making the ments, which carry an anticipated pal complex. district more “family-friendly.” $2.8 million price tag altogether. Mr. Populus said borough officials Suzette Stalker for The Times Suzette Stalker for The Times During the regular meeting of the In attendance at that meeting from have requested $600,000 from the HEAD OF THE CLASS Mayor Maryanne S. Connelly A JOB WELL DONE Steven A. Clark, who is employed governing body, Council President the state were Senate President state to fund the various improve- presents a resolution to Chester J. Janusz, who recently by NJ Transit, receives a resolution from Mayor Maryanne retired as Principal of Park Middle School in Scotch S. Connelly last Thursday in recognition of his work as and Administration and Finance Donald T. DiFrancesco and Assem- ment proposals, and also plan to seek Plains, in recognition of his 31 years with the school Director of the “Year of the Raritan Valley Line” pro- Committee Chairman William E. blyman Alan M. Augustine, along assistance from the county in the district. Mr. Janusz, who spent 25 years as Park Princi- gram. Mr. Clark, a resident of Fanwood for 16 years, is Populus, Jr. unveiled a conceptual with a representative for Assembly- form of economic development mon- pal, received the honor at last Thursday’s meeting of the President of the Board of Trustees of the Fanwood illustration which outlined the goals man Richard H. Bagger, Chairman eys. He said they also intend to ag- Mayor and Borough Council of Fanwood. Memorial Library. of the five-year campaign, entitled of the Budget and Financial Appro- gressively pursue outside grants to “A Future for Fanwood.” priations Committee. CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 Park Middle School Proposed $285.6 Million County Budget Calls Welcomes Mr. Collucci For Lowest Overall Tax Levy in Five Years

By PAUL J. PEYTON Specially Written for The Times As Its Newest Principal Union County government will 13.7% continue to decrease its reliance on 12.2% By SUSAN M. DYCKMAN “For me, this is probably one of Specially Written for The Times the most challenging age groups. property taxes this year as a percent- Two weeks into the job as princi- Adolescence is just beginning; age of total revenue used to partially pal of Park Middle School in Scotch there’s a lot happening — socially, offset a proposed budget of $285.6 Plains, Rocco A. Collucci’s first emotionally and physically,” he million. impressions are good ones. explained. This year’s budget, which increases 5.9% overall spending by about $3.5 mil- 4.8% 4.8% “It’s a very, very warm place,” the “You put all that together,” he 3.5% Westfield resident stated. “I had chuckled, “there’s bound to be some lion over the 1998 adopted budget, 3% 0% 0%Projected heard Park was more like a family excitement.” will be offset in part by a county tax levy of $150.24 million, the same as than a school...now I’ve seen it for Mr. Collucci likes what he has -0.5% myself.” seen going on in the classrooms in last year and the lowest level since -1% Mr. Collucci, most recently Prin- his early travels through the school. 1994. -4.4% cipal of MacKinnon Middle School He said, “There’s a seriousness to Revenue from property taxes rep- in Wharton, joined the local district how students go about their resents 52.6 percent of funding in the on February 1. He succeeded Chester classwork, but, when you hear budget, 9.1 percent generated from ’88 ’89 ’90 ’91 ’92 ’93 ’94 ’95 ’96 ’97 ’98 ’99 the use of surplus funds, 7 percent Janusz, who retired after 25 years laughter and learning, it’s a terrific Source: County of Union thing.” from reimbursement of money for STABILIZING TAXES...As indicated in the chart above, the Union County tax levy is continuing its spiraling as Park’s principal. Park, one of two downturn trend. The proposed 1999 county budget represents the fourth year in row that the amount to be raised by middle schools in the township, He spoke at length about the chal- state institutions, 11.2 percent for grants, and another 20.1 percent in taxes will not increase. Please that a 4.4 decline was evident in 1991 when the state assumed costs related to Welfare enrolls nearly 500 students. lenges facing middle school stu- and institutional programs. The new administrator spent “a dents, and in turn, the individuals various county generated revenues delightfully exhausting first day” who work with them. such as funds to house state and making certain he reached every “These kids are coming into their federal prisoners, fees charged for erty tax is at its lowest rate, .45652, new demands placed on budget re- referred to in budget terms as the Park student, be they in the class- own,” he explained. “They want to passports and other services of the since 1993. The rate represents a sources,” Mr. Lapolla said in ex- fund balance, helps Union County rooms, hallways or cafeteria. be left alone, but want to be part of County Clerk’s office and county park 1.27 percent decline from last year. plaining the importance of a rising stabilize the county portion of prop- He said, “I told the kids, ‘if I look a group. They don’t want affection, fees. The county’s surplus has risen from surplus funds. erty tax bills. Mr. Lapolla also noted County officials have noted that lost, I probably am, so point me in yet they want all of it.” $17.6 million in 1994 to $41 million He explained that the surplus funds, CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 the right direction.’” According to Mr. Collucci, it is property taxes have dropped from this year, the largest in the county’s Working with middle school stu- up to educators to try to reach the 58.4 percent of the budget in 1993 to history. dents appeals to Mr. Collucci be- students on their level at the same 52.6 percent this year. “Each fiscal year the administra- Scotch Plains Man Is Stable Union County Manager Michael tion attempts to utilize larger amounts cause no two days are ever the same. CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 J. Lapolla noted that the county prop- of the fund balance each year to offset After Hit-and-Run Incident By SUZETTE F. STALKER Authorities found no evidence ei- School Calendar Is Given Approval by Board; Specially Written for The Times ther that the driver in that case was A Scotch Plains man remained in speeding or that Mrs. Interdonato stable condition this week after be- had been outside the crosswalk when ing struck by a hit-and-run driver on the accident occurred. Students Obtain More Vacation Time in 2000 Mountain Avenue near Park Avenue The incident has served as a cata- By SUSAN M. DYCKMAN a President’s Day break, February when they occur, days would be taken dent Dan Mazzagetti. on the evening of February 7, au- lyst, however, for greater enforce- Specially Written for The Times 21-25, 2000. Three days of that week first from the February recess, then If the band is to have new uniforms thorities confirmed. ment by Westfield police of local Students in Scotch Plains-Fanwood will be devoted to Staff Development the April break. in time for fall competitions, the According to Captain Joseph statutes regarding speeding, yield- public schools will enjoy an addi- Workshops for teachers. During the meeting, the board dis- order must be placed by Monday, Protasiewicz of the Scotch Plains ing to pedestrians and jaywalking tional week’s vacation in February In addition to finding time for pro- cussed the request from Superinten- March 1. The expected cost to re- Police Department, the 57-year-old during the past several weeks. 2000, according to the school calen- fessional development, other reasons dent of Schools Dr. Carol B. Choye uniform the entire band is $42,000. victim was crossing the street at 7 dar approved by the Board of Educa- for inserting the week-long hiatus for $30,000 in funding from this The new uniforms, costing $350- p.m. when he was hit by a blue van tion during its February 11 meeting. include breaking up the flu season in year’s budget for Scotch Plains- $400 apiece, are expected to last for which had been traveling westbound. Morris Gillet to Run The 1999-2000 calendar calls for the schools, and the fact that many Fanwood High School marching band 10 years or more. The association has It was unknown how fast the vehicle school to start with a half day on families already extend the long uniforms. agreed to raise funds for the balance was going when the accident oc- For Another Term Wednesday, September 8, 1999, and President’s Day weekend for winter Marching band members presently of the purchase. curred, the Captain said. On SP-F School Board finish with a half day on Thursday, vacations. wear black pants, white shirts and Board member Morris H. Gillet After the man was struck, wit- June 22, 2000. As in the past, the district built two cummerbunds. advocated support for new uniforms. nesses observed the van pull into a Morris H. Gillet of Scotch Plains In addition to traditional week- snow days into the calendar. If addi- “It’s only a uniform because every- “Our kids are competing against nearby lot, Captain Protasiewicz con- has become the second incumbent long breaks in December and April, tional days are required for emer- one wears the same thing,” stated kids who are dressed the way they firmed. It then took off again, he to file a petition seeking reelec- schools will be closed to students for gency closings, and depending upon Music Boosters Association Presi- should be,” he said. acknowledged, traveling north on tion to the Scotch Plains-Fanwood “They attend competitions and do Park Avenue. He commented that Board of Education, the office of feel like the poor cousin,” agreed the driver “stopped for a moment, Business Administrator and Board board member Jessica M. Simpson. looked back, and left.” Secretary Matthew A. Clarke con- The association, however, is not in The victim, who was transported firmed on Tuesday. a position to contribute its share in to Robert Wood Johnson-University Now in his second term, Mr. time for the March 1 deadline. When Hospital in New Brunswick, had been Gillet is one of three board mem- the association launched a major on a respirator since three days after bers whose terms expire this year. fundraising effort last year, it desig- the accident occurred, the Captain The other two are Jessica L. nated a significant portion of its earn- told The Times on Tuesday. There Simpson of Fanwood, who is also ings toward the music program at the was no further information on his seeking reelection, and Edward J. elementary level. condition at press time. Saridacki, Jr. of Scotch Plains. “We can’t take a major portion of “We’re still looking (for the Terms on the school board are what they’re earning now and funnel driver),” Captain Protasiewicz re- for three years each. Mrs. Simpson, it to the high school,” said Mr. marked about the investigation into who was named to fill a one-year Mazzagetti. “We will provide the the incident, noting that a partial vacancy in 1992, was elected to $10,000-$12,000 over the next few New Jersey license plate number, her first full term on the school years.” 119G, had been obtained from the board the following year. She was Acknowledging that the board may van. He said the case “is still being reelected in 1996. have to front the entire amount to actively pursued.” Mr. Saridaki, who was elected order the new wardrobe in time, Presi- Anyone with information is asked in 1996, is wrapping up his fresh- dent August Ruggiero asked for ad- to call the Scotch Plains Police De- man term on the board. ditional information from music pro- partment at (908) 322-7100. Candidates may pick up peti- gram director Vincent Turturiello. Pedestrian safety has been a fore- tions at the school district’s ad- The board will revisit the matter at its front issue in the area during recent ministrative offices, located at Ev- Thursday, February 25, business weeks. ergreen Avenue and Cedar Street meeting. In Westfield, the death of Ellen in Scotch Plains. Two parents at the meeting com- Interdonato of Scotch Plains, who They must be returned there by plained about the tone of the recent was struck by a vehicle while cross- 4 p.m. on Monday, March 1. Can- orientation program for parents of ing a street in the town, has didates’ petitions must contain the NEW PROGRAM The Scotch Plains Volunteer Fire Department recently announced the start of Project H.E.L.P. incoming high school freshman. prompted the local advocacy group signatures of 10 eligible voters (Help Evacuate Little People), in which firefighters visit local homes to evaluate safety measures and review emergency “Discussions centered almost en- BRAKES (Bikes, Runners And from the town in which they live. procedures. The first H.E.L.P. visit was conducted at the home of Scotch Plains Township Councilman Martin Marks. tirely upon levels,” said Deborah Kids are Entitled to Safety) to re- School elections will take place Pictured, left to right, are: Councilman Marks, Casey Marks, Jeffrey Marks, Fire Chief Jonathan Ellis, Lori Marks, and new its campaign for increased traf- this year on Tuesday, April 20. Fire Captain Jerry Brown. Please see a story on Page 12. CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 fic safety. CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK Page 12 Thursday, February 18, 1999 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Preliminary County Budget SCOTCH PLAINS POLICE BLOTTER Shows No Increase in Tax Levy TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 9 • The theft of a cellular telephone and CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 • A contractor reported the theft of cash from a vehicle parked on Balmoral floor tiles from a house on Ravenswood Lane was reported. that a rising surplus has enabled the provide computers and Internet Access Lane. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 12 county to maintain a “AAA” bond rating in all classrooms in the county by the year WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 10 • A resident of Balmoral Lane re- by both Moody’s Investors Service and 2000. This year the county will fund $3 • A Route 22 business reported that Fitch Investors Service. million, with a total of $8.2 million dis- ported the theft of mail from a mailbox. several soda machines were broken into. SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 13 Mr. Lapolla noted in his Executive bursed over the three-year program. A small amount of change was taken. Budget, presented to the Freeholders on A total of $1 million has been placed in THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 11 • Six residents reported incidents in January 14, that the county’s reliance on the budget for the Pocket Park program • Liane D. Heeney, 19, of Colonia which their vehicle tires were slashed property taxes has decreased by 22.3 this year, following the successful initia- was arrested and charged with posses- during the night. The incidents occurred percent since 1990. In fact, the levy was tion of the program in 1998 that saw the sion of under 50 grams of marijuana on on Farmingdale, Chapel, and Greenville flat in 1996, down .5 percent in 1997 and Freeholders distribute $1.7 million in Westfield Avenue, pursuant to a motor Roads, Brookside Drive, and Bayberry 1 percent in 1998. funds to all 21 municipalities in the vehicle stop. Lane. “Since 1997, economic development, county. the key to continued growth and prosper- Another $100,000 is included in the ity, has been the paramount focus of budget for HEARTS, a program which FANWOOD every county department and division,” stands for History, Education, Arts Reach- ENRICHING PROGRAM Students at Evergreen School in Scotch Plains can the county manager emphasized. ing Thousands. All theater groups and POLICE BLOTTER participate in an after-school enrichment program sponsored by the school’s The Department of Economic Devel- individual artists can apply for the county Parent-Teacher Association. Classes in theater arts and babysitting skills are opment was created by the Democrati- grants. A total of $154,000 was awarded being offered. Future courses may include beginning Italian and sports activi- TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 9 after being stopped for a motor vehicle cally controlled Freeholder board in 1997. to artists in 1998. • A bicycle valued at $300 which had ties. Pictured, left to right, are: students Rudy Plesmid, John Acito, Wendy The department is under the direction of Among the projects in the budget this violation at South and Locust Avenues, Harris, and Chanelle Price improvising a scene during theater arts class. The been left unlocked outside a residence in according to police. Zamora was released George V. Devanney, who also serves as year are the reconstruction of the back the 30 block of Stewart Place was re- class is conducted by Susan Saunders who has offered similar classes in other Deputy County Manager. nine holes at the Ash Brook Golf Course on his own recognizance. area schools. ported stolen, according to police. SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 13 “We will strive to create new jobs, in Scotch Plains and the addition of a WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 10 expand and foster relationships in the classroom at the Trailside Nature and • Two 10-year-old Fanwood residents • A Hillside resident told police that were apprehended after they allegedly global marketplace, and implement in- Science Center in Mountainside. his wallet was stolen from inside his car novations in transportation and our in- Also on tap are the restoration of Up- broke a garage window in the 100 block New Home Visit Program while it was parked in the 50 block of of Russell Road, authorities said. frastructure,” Mr. Lapolla noted. per Echo Lake, the first of 11 county South Avenue. Noting Union County’s geographic lakes that will be dredged by F.X. Browne The youngsters were turned over to location between New York and Phila- THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 11 their parents, and have agreed to make Inc. of Lansdale, Pennsylvania. Lake • Luis Zamora, 31, of Westfield was Begun by SP Fire Department delphia, the Executive Budget Summary Surprise in the Watchung Reservation restitution to the homeowners for the charged with driving while intoxicated damage, according to police. SCOTCH PLAINS — The Scotch carbon monoxide detectors, planning notes that transportation will be a key will be dredged over the summer with component of the county’s efforts this preliminary weed harvesting beginning Plains Volunteer Fire Department has of family fire drills, emergency meet- year. This plan includes the Transporta- sometime in the spring. announced the start of Project H.E.L.P. ing spots, use of fire extinguishers, tion Development District, or TDD, along This year will mark the grand opening (Help Evacuate Little People) for the placing a 911 telephone call, and other the U.S. 1 and 9 corridor in the Port of The Andrew K. Ruotolo Justice Build- Fanwood Council Reviews township. emergency issues. Elizabeth and Linden Airport area, and ing, located across the street from the Under the new program, members “The program is really geared for county’s Cross County Rail Link. Union County Administration Building of the Fire Department will visit any the youngsters in the home, especially The TDD was developed in 1996 to in Elizabeth. Mr. Ruotolo, a Westfield Plan for Improvements township resident’s home free of as it relates to what to do in the event form a special financing district and trans- resident, was county Prosecutor before charge to evaluate the dwelling for of a fire,” Captain Brown explained. portation infrastructure plan targeting succumbing to cancer in 1995. His wife, CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 emergency preparedness and to dis- “However, there is plenty of informa- investment along the corridor. The rail Mary, is now a county Freeholder. offset the cost of the work. grams and functions behind Borough tion available that makes our visit link will provide a east-west mass transit A county employee day care center While a portion of the planned Hall. cuss how it can be made safer, ac- connection from Plainfield to will be located on the bottom floor of the projects fall under the category of capi- cording to Fire Chief Jonathan Ellis. valuable for every member of the fam- They have also proposed develop- Elizabethport, with access to Newark building. tal improvements, which are included ing a small athletic field in the deten- Captain Jerry Brown, one of the ily.” International Airport. Construction will begin later this year in the annual municipal budget, Coun- architects of the program, explained The first project H.E.L.P. visit was tion basin to the rear of the municipal In addition, improvements in non- for the new Union County Police Head- cilman Populus said he expected that building, and widening the main mu- that the visit will include a discussion done recently at the home of Scotch motorized related initiatives, such as quarters and Prosecutor’s Forensic Labo- the bulk of the work would be funded Plains Township Councilman Martin bikeways, walkways and pathways, side- ratory at the Venneri Complex on North nicipal driveway. The projected total on proper placement of smoke and through grants and with state and county cost for municipal improvements is Marks and his family. walks, signage and streetscapes will be Avenue in Westfield as will work on a assistance. be funded in this year’s budget. new juvenile detention center in Eliza- $616,000. “It was an enjoyable and informa- Downtown renovations, which carry Under other business, newly-pro- Library to Welcome tive evening,” said Councilman Just this month the county announced beth. a $10 million, five-year plan to improve The proposed budget has been turned a $980,544 price tag, include soon-to- moted Corporal James Stewart of the Computer Trainer Marks. “Chief Ellis and Captain the county’s roadways, including 18 miles over to the Fiscal Affairs Committee, begin improvement efforts to the rear Fanwood Police Department was sworn Brown walked through our house from of roadway this year alone. chaired this year by Freeholder Alexander entrance areas of stores along the west into office, and the governing body also SCOTCH PLAINS – The Scotch Plains top to bottom, and gave us some valu- Programs begun last year under the Mirabella, to hammer out a final spend- side of Martine Avenue. announced the appointment of Bill Public Library will welcome Dr. Harold able suggestions on how to make our chairmanship of Freeholder Daniel P. ing plan. The project, slated to get under- Green to Fanwood’s Long Range Plan- Shichman, a member of the Township home safer. Sullivan and continued this year under Last year the committee, headed by way in the spring, calls for resurfac- ning Committee. Technology Advisory Committee and a “My daughter Casey and son Jef- Freeholder Chairman Nicholas P. Scutari Freeholder Linda d. Stender of Fanwood, ing of the parking lot area, plus land- In addition, proclamations were is- retired Bell Labs engineer, on Tuesday frey had a lot of fun with the two are the Access 2000, “Pocket Park,” and slashed the budget, thus producing a scaping and streetscaping initiatives, sued acknowledging February as Black mornings to offer computer training. officers, especially as they went HEARTS county grant programs. decline in the overall tax levy for the including installation of a half dozen History Month and March 2, the birth- Mr. Shichman will discuss how to do through the steps of the family fire Access 2000 enables school districts second consecutive year. Taxes to be Victorian-style street lamps. A cen- day of children’s book author Dr. Seuss, research on web sites and how to use the to apply for funds that can be used to raised in 15 of the 21 towns in the county trally-located dumpster would also as Read to Kids Day. Internet. drill,” he added. purchase computers and/or equipment to declined as a result of drop in the tax rate. Chief Ellis said, “It’s nice for our be placed at the rear of Martine Av- Officials also approved eight reso- “We have offered free public Internet enue stores. workstations since July, 1997,” stated firefighters to be able to interact with lutions saluting various individuals Also proposed are 38 additional park- and events, including the rededicat- Norbert Bernstein, Scotch Plains Li- and help our residents on a non-emer- ing stalls along sections of Martine brary Director, “and our staff is always gency basis. The volunteers are en- ion of the Carriage House as the Mr. Collucci Is Welcomed Avenue, in a bid to ease the frustration Patricia M. Kuran Cultural Arts Cen- willing to help. But often, they don’t thusiastic about the program because experienced by shoppers and others due have time to give individuals all of the they know that an informed and pre- ter, and January 18 as Martin Luther attention they might need. This is a to limited parking availability. King, Jr. Day. pared resident is less likely to be in- By Park Middle School In addition, officials are seeking to Steven A. Clark, a longtime borough wonderful opportunity to learn at your jured when an emergency takes place.” own pace.” create a “Victorian Streetscape Theme,” resident and NJ Transit employee, was For more information, or to volunteer To schedule a Project H.E.L.P. visit CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 with the Millennium Clock as its focal recognized for his role in improving the as a trainer, please call (908) 322-5007 to a home, please call Chief Ellis at time they work to prepare them for high “They’re trying to get me caught up. point, extending from Fanwood’s his- train schedule and stations along the and request the Reference Desk. (908) 322-6866 or (908) 322-6700. school and beyond. I’m jumping in mid-stream, and swim- toric train station to the business dis- Raritan Valley Line, which includes He said he appreciated the students’ ming hard,” he said. trict. Fanwood, as Director of the “Year of willingness to speak with him when he Mr. Collucci pointed to the people at Included in this proposal are decora- the Raritan Valley Line” program. introduced himself in the hallways and Park as one of the school’s greatest tive sidewalk paver blocks and lighting Joseph Schott was honored upon his Mountainside Council cafeteria. strengths. for the downtown, which municipal retirement from the Fanwood Envi- “They light up like fireflies,” he said. “There’s some very talented people leaders maintain will lend a more wel- ronmental Commission after nine “They still enjoy the student/adminis- on staff, and we’ve got some very tal- come atmosphere to the business dis- years, as was Chester J. Janusz on his Salaries Causes Stir trator interaction.” ented kids here, too,” he indicated. trict. retirement from the Scotch Plains- Mr. Collucci reflected on how that “Some (kids) don’t know that yet, and This motif would continue to com- Fanwood school district after 31 years. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 3 interaction has changed through the it’s our job to bring them out.” muter areas with a decorative pedes- Mr. Janusz served for the past 25 years years. When asked what exciting things trian walkway, lighting and landscap- as Principal of Park Middle School in during his nine-year tenure on the gov- borough go unnoticed and without pub- “Today, respect from students must are on the horizon for the Park com- ing at the north side of the train station, erning body. lic comment, which leads me to believe Scotch Plains. be earned,” he said. “It’s not like 30 munity, Mr. Collucci spoke to the pos- and carry through to the downtown as Rounding out the list of honorees Mr. Turner pointed out that these that we are doing a good job.” years ago. We have to give kids time to sibility of block scheduling, the 4- well, according to the plan. salaries would cost the borough a com- He also stated that if the $1,500 per were Fanwood Chemical, Inc., which bined total of $12,000 per year, an year salary brings in “good, qualified be heard. Agree to disagree, but they MAT training on learning styles, cre- A pedestrian and bikeway bridge was recently name as a “Company of amount he cited as minimal as far as its people to the council then it is money have to know, ‘I will hear you.’ You ated by Excel, Inc., which is being crossing along Sheelen’s crossing are the Year” by the Union County Cham- impact on Mountainside taxpayers. well spent.” must respect them; I’ve always adhered implemented in the district, and ad- among the other items on officials’ wish ber of Commerce, and the Scotch Plains- Councilman Schon, who has served Council member Glenn Mortimer to that philosophy.” vancement of the technology plan list for the commuter area. The antici- Fanwood High School Swim Team, for 17 years on the council, reported that noted that when he decided to run for Seemingly open to suggestions from which includes networking the school pated total cost of these improvements having broken Westfield’s 42-year win- he charted all of his expenses for four council a year ago, one of his concerns students and staff alike, Mr. Collucci in the coming year. is $566,000. ning streak on February 6 to capture months and concluded that the ex- was how much money he would need to acknowledged that a succession of meet- The new principal was given a warm Recreation area improvements, esti- first place in the Union County Swim- penses incurred exceeded the $100 spend for his duties as a councilman. ings with Superintendent of Schools reception by parents at a well-attended mated at $597,405, would include ad- ming Tournament. per month that the unvouchered ex- He stated that although members of the Dr. Carol B. Choye, Assistant Superin- February 9 reception. ditional work at Forest Road and Finally, the governing body offered penses allowed. He asked his fellow audience indicated that $1,000 to tendent for Instruction Dr. John R. “As an administrator, I try to look at LaGrande Avenue Parks, as well as kudos to the Scotch Plains-Fanwood residents to “think before you criti- $1,500 was not a lot of money to them, Crews, other administrators and Mr. situations with the eyes of a parent, creation of a bikeway network through- High School DECA Chapter for a cize” and “to use empathy” in looking it was to him. Janusz have taken up a fair amount of too,” said Mr. Collucci, who has four out the borough. recent survey it conducted concern- at the salary situation. The councilman said he could not his time during this getting-acquainted children of his own. “I’m living that In addition, Fanwood’s long-range ing communications and the down- He stated that council members work see missing the chance to have quali- period. life myself.” plan includes development of a pocket very hard for the borough and that the fied people serve the borough simply town. park on Watson Road with $125,000 in All 2,700 households in Fanwood “lowest effective tax rate in Union because the borough could not bear the county grant money awarded last year, County, as is the case for Mountainside, financial burden of being a council received questionnaires, prepared by which the borough will match in funds DECA with input from the Fanwood does not happen by magic, but by the member. and in-kind services. hard work done by your council.” Councilman Schon stated that he did School Calendar Approved; Community Assessment Committee. Council President Thomas Perotta, not feel that only wealthy citizens Enhancements to the municipal com- A total of 512 were returned, which who said that he has been a volunteer should serve on the council. plex, as stated in the plan, would im- DECA determined was a good repre- fireman for 15 years and a councilman He added that he did not think that Students Get More Vacation pact Borough Hall and nearby build- sentative sampling of the overall com- for the past threes, stated that this council members should necessarily be ings, along with open areas to the west munity. decision was thought out carefully, pre- paid, but that potential members should CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 of the municipal building. Peter Billson, who serves on the As- sented and passed before the local Eth- “not be penalized due to (their annual) Asher of Scotch Plains. “I was hoping to sufficient time to accomplish a satisfac- The “Victorian Streetscape” theme sessment Committee’s Communication ics Board. income.” hear about what my daughter would be tory review of their “budget book” in the would culminate with decorative walk- subgroup, commended the DECA stu- “The best interests of Mountainside Resident Ted Zawislak said that he learning, something for her to get excited next two weeks. The board concurred ways and lighting leading to the mu- dents on their endeavor, describing the are always in my mind,” he added. felt the new salary structure was “rea- about.” that an additional meeting date should be nicipal building, the adjacent Cultural 19 percent response to the survey as Councilman Paul Mirabelli noted sonable” and suggested that the salary At Scotch Plains-Fanwood High built into the budget calendar to ensure Arts Center and the Fanwood Memo- “unheard of in direct mail.” that, “it astonishes me that there is so ranges include a cap that cannot be School, courses are divided into three that board members questions might be rial Library. In reviewing some of the marketing much hoopla over a $12,000 item in revisited for three years. He also com- levels: Accelerated, Academic and Stan- answered before the tentative budget is In addition, officials have proposed students’ findings, Mr. Billson noted our budget, when other expenses such mented that “any change causes a stir” dard. Advanced Placement (AP) courses put to a vote. extending the existing municipal park- that 52 percent of survey respondents as our recent $250,000 cost to join the in a community. are built into the Accelerated class op- “Another date would be helpful,” ing lot to increase the number of stalls, have lived in the borough for five years Rahway Valley Sewage Authority goes The ordinance, which was first read tions. agreed Dr. Choye. “We don’t want to and creating a gazebo for small pro- without public comment. before the public at council’s regular or less, and emphasized the importance “I was quite disappointed,” agreed rush the board.” of getting information out to this large “So many of the important issues meeting in January, provoked no pub- Carol Campell of Fanwood. “I almost that we deal with on behalf of the lic comment at that time. segment of the population. heard a hidden agenda (implying) your Observing that 83 percent of those child is suited to this or that. There was surveyed have cable television access nothing for children labeled as stan- but only 4 percent cited it as their main dard.” source of information about local busi- Mrs. Campell referred to another ori- nesses, he recommended greater use of entation she attended where students TV 35, which he called a “fantastic were the primary speakers. “I was so tool” for reaching the community. engaged by the kids,” she said. “It was He also encouraged all newspapers very refreshing.” which cover the Scotch Plains- Board member Edward J. Saridaki, Fanwood area to expand their cover- Jr. also attended the orientation as a age of local issues, and urged officials parent. “It was very distressing,” he to make greater use of this media as a reported. “It seemed teachers were sell- means of dispensing information to ing AP. It gave the feeling that if you the public. weren’t going to make AP, you were Mr. Billson further petitioned the gov- suffering some form of educational im- erning body to broaden its use of tech- potence.” nology through an Internet web site and He indicated the message should be email, and cited support for a borough that “every student will be able to attain newsletter by 80 percent of the survey his or her potential” regardless of class respondents. level. Otherwise, “we’re creating an In addition, he said residents’ opin- educational second class,” concluded ions regarding the downtown could also Mr. Saridaki. “I was glad my son didn’t serve as a valuable reference. go.” An ordinance was adopted on second Mr. Ruggiero asked Dr. Choye and reading to clarify a recently approved Assistant Superintendent for Instruction MUFFIN MAKERS Students from Carol Rosner’s fourth-grade class at statute which amended the Borough RE-ELECTED At the Washington Rock Girl Scout Council’s Annual Meeting Dr. John R. Crews to investigate “what Code regarding the placement of leaves the board can do to make sure this doesn’t School One Elementary in Scotch Plains baked muffins for homeless families held recently, Dolores Kresge, left, President of the Board of Directors, installed over the winter break holidays. The muffins were given to homeless families for pickup. Sister Percylee Hart for a second term as the Second Vice President of the board. happen again.” through the Interfaith Coalition for the Homeless. The students later wrote Regulations state that homeowners Sister Percylee is the Principal of Union Catholic High School in Scotch Plains As the February 25 date for board about their experience in their classroom journals. Pictured, left to right, are: must place leaves, debris and bulky and has been a board member since 1994. As Second Vice President, she chairs adoption of a tentative 1999-2000 school front row, Katie Stamler, Hyun Jae Lee, Danielle Vena, and Doug Freitag; waste exclusively along their own prop- the Personnel Committee, which deals with both in house and volunteer person- budget looms large, Mr. Ruggiero voiced second row, Portia Price, Luke Saenz de Viteri, Ashley Jacobi, Deirdre Scully, erty, and may not allow these materials nel of the council. concern that members would not have and Patrick D’Amico; third row, Andrea Rosko, Max Jones and Kim Appezzato. to encroach on neighboring yards. CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK Page 2 Thursday, February 18, 1999 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION HACKENSACK MEADOWLANDS REPLACES J&J RECYCLING, LINDEN LANDFILL Freeholders OK Grant to Study Development James Treffinger Urges Around Union Station on Raritan Valley Line Republicans to Focus

By PAUL J. PEYTON Scutari said the grant will assist the holder Scutari explained. Also adopted was an ordinance to On Smaller Government Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times township in developing the area near “In this case, the township is looking appropriate $600,000 for the county’s Capitalizing on NJ Transit’s plans to Green Lane that will soon be the Union at creation of office or retail space near road improvement program. Mr. Lapolla construct a new railroad station on the stop, better known as Townley Station, the proposed station. The three rail lines noted that the board’s action will en- By PAUL J. PEYTON Presidential election, in which he Raritan Valley commuter line in Union, on the Raritan Valley Commuter Line. that run through Union County provide able the county to move ahead with Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times ran against President Lyndon B. the Union County Board of Chosen “This grant is a good example of why us with great economic opportunities,” engineering and design work on projects The premature death of the Repub- Johnson. Freeholders last Thursday night ap- we created planning grants in the first he added. that were previously approved but not lican Party has once again been exag- “Four years later our party won the proved a $50,000 planning grant for the place — to help municipalities make Freeholder Scutari said the goal of completed by the county. gerated, according to Essex County White House,” he said, a reference to township. the best use of our transportation re- the plan is to “bring new business and A number of bridge and culvert im- Executive and 2000 Republican Richard M. Nixon’s victory in the Freeholder Chairman Nicholas P. sources here in Union County,” Free- opportunities to this county.” provements are included in the county United States Senate candidate James 1968 Presidential election over then- According to the 1999 Union County plan. Over 18 miles of roadway will be W. Treffinger. Vice President Hubert H. Humphrey. Executive Budget, as prepared by repaved this year alone in the county. Speaking at the Union County “The premature death of the Re- Improvements at Penn Station County Manager Michael J. Lapolla, The board also introduced an ordi- Republican Committee’s annual Lin- publican Party has been predicted the station is part of the county’s Route nance to include the Hackensack Mead- coln Day Reception fundraiser last over and over again,” he said. 22-Morris Avenue Corridor Project. owlands Development Commission’s Friday evening at The Westwood in Hailed by County Freeholders “The plan addresses the need to sat- Materials Recovery Facility and 1-E This, he noted, was followed by Garwood, Mr. Treffinger told GOP Watergate, which again brought about Union County Freeholders Linda d. isfy clean air requirements and reduce North Area Landfill, North Arlington, the station in recent months. congestion in the corridor by identify- in the Union County District Solid Waste supporters to concentrate on the rumblings of the end of the GOP. Stender, Donald Goncalves and Lewis Among the improvements are the ing potential transportation improve- Management Plan. party’s core message of “small gov- “Again, the Republican Party was Mingo, Jr. recently took part in a NJ installation of a public address system, ments,” according to his budget update The facilities will be used for the ernment, lower taxes, and an end of counted as dead. Only six years after Transit initiative to promote greater dynamic signage and closed circuit tele- on the project. county’s non-recycled solid waste such over-regulation of our lives,” instead that, my hero, Ronald Reagan, as- ridership along the Raritan Valley Line. vision for platforms one through six, NJ Transit is currently completing as bulky waste, construction and demo- of what he termed “side issues,” a sumed the Presidency and ushered in As part of the promotion, NJ Transit installation of an handicapped acces- the design and engineering phase for lition materials, non-hazardous indus- possible reference to the now com- a long overdue period of reform,” offered a complimentary ride aboard sible ticket window on the main con- the station while Union Township is in trial and vegetative waste. pleted impeachment trial of Presi- Mr. Treffinger said. one of their new Comet Cars into Penn course level at Penn Station and reno- the process of acquiring the necessary Hackensack replaces J&J Recycling dent Bill Clinton. Quoting former President Reagan, Station, Newark, for a look at the im- vation of a passenger elevator to ac- land to complete the project. in Elizabeth, and the North Area Land- Mr. Treffinger said rumors of the he said that “Abraham Lincoln stood provements made along the line and in commodate handicapped persons. The station will be located just down fill takes the place of the Linden Land- party’s demise have echoed out of the for freedom. When we honor him, we the street from Kean University of New fill. The board will vote to adopt the nation’s capital since the defeat of honor freedom.” Jersey, and the Elizabethtown Gas Com- ordinance following a public hearing Senator Barry Goldwater in the 1964 “We stand for one thing above all pany and Schering Plough Corporation. on Thursday, March 25. else: Freedom. Freedom for all. Free- Other stops on the Raritan Line in- dom from government’s heavy hand. clude Elizabeth Cranford, Garwood, Freedom to rise and (pool) our tal- Westfield, Fanwood and Plainfield. ents — Freedom without restraint,” Westfield received a planning grant he said, quoting the former President last month to begin studying the best location for a parking deck in its down- and California Governor. town area. Mr. Treffinger gave his rousing In other business, the board adopted pep talk as Union County Republi- the county’s capital lease ordinance cans gear up for the 1999 and 2000 which will enable participating towns elections. to purchase equipment through a pro- County Republicans have not won gram directed by the Union County a seat on the at-large, nine-member Improvement Authority. Union County Board of Chosen Free- Westfield, for instance, will purchase holders since 1994. Democrats cur- two new fire pumper trucks at a total rently hold a 9-0 majority on the cost of $700,000, along with a $350,000 body. emergency communications system for The party also sustained defeats in the fire department and a number of the former GOP strongholds of PROMOTING RIDERSHIP...Union County Freeholders Linda d. Stender, trucks for use by the Public Works Westfield, Scotch Plains and Cranford Lewis Mingo Jr., left, and Donald Goncalves, took part in a NJ Transit initiative Department. last November. recently to promote greater ridership along the Raritan Valley Line (RVL). “This is one of the biggest programs Although the annual Lincoln Day Pictured, left to right, are: Steven Clark, Director of the NJ Transit’s RVL 98 the Improvement Authority has,” ex- reception lacked the pizzazz of the Initiative, Freeholders Mingo and Stender, NJ Transit Chairman and New plained Freeholder Vice Chairman past several years, when Governor Jersey Department of Transportation Commissioner James Weinstein, Free- Daniel P. Sullivan, the board’s Liaison Christine Todd Whitman was the holder Goncalves, Westfield Mayor Thomas C. Jardim and, far right, Congress- to the Authority, who noted that the man Bob Franks. program helps county municipalities Paul J. Peyton for The Westfield Leader and The Times keynote speaker, the county Republi- “finance their capital needs at a very MEETING THE CANDIDATE...Essex County Executive and year 2000 Re- can Party fundraiser nevertheless publican United States Senate candidate James Treffinger, right, chats with drew a crowd at The Westwood. low rate guaranteed by the triple-A former Westfield Mayor Bud C. Boothe during Friday night’s Lincoln Day bonding of the county.” Mr. Treffinger, a former Mayor Reception at The Westwood in Garwood. and Councilman in Verona, was first elected as Essex County Executive in 1994, after serving on the Essex • Intentionally small classes with caring, County Board of Chosen Freeholders creative, professional teachers for three years. A Fulbright scholar and student of the Universities of Bonn and Marburg • 9:1 Student:Teacher ratio in Germany, he defeated former New- ark Mayor Kenneth Gibson last No- • New, state-of-the-art classroom, library vember by over 8,000 votes, winning and computer facilities re-election to a new four-year term. • Prekindergarten now full/half days with “Jim Treffinger, I believe, is a very Encore program available great potential nominee for the United States Senate,” said Union County • 100% College Placement including Republican Chairman Frank X. McDermott, in introducing the guest Harvard, Cornell, Brown, NYU, Princeton, speaker. Vassar, Georgetown and Rutgers for the Class of 1998 Although they were gathered to celebrate the life of “the great eman- cipator,” Abraham Lincoln, Mr. • Opportunities for participation in a full Treffinger said Republicans have for- program of athletic teams, music gotten what he termed the “core mes- ensembles, drama presentations, public sage” of the GOP party. speaking and club activities “We are about emancipation of the individual; emancipation of the indi- OPEN HOUSE vidual from big government; from Saturday, February 20th – 9:00am over taxing, over spending, and over regulation. That is our message. It

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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 18, 1999 Page 3 Historical Society of SP-F New Mountainside Council Salaries Cause Stir; Plans Slide Show, Lecture SCOTCH PLAINS — The He will also discuss how some Replaces System for Unvouchered Expenses monthly meeting of the Historical New Jersey residents aided the run- Society of Scotch Plains and Fanwood aways by assisting in giving safe will host guest speaker Lester Owens, passage by hiding them in their By KIMBERLY A. BROADWELL 16, meeting. As Mayor Viglianti stated Tuesday erate more community input. an historical researcher, on Tuesday, homes. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times He had made a motion to have it evening, however, he does have the Scott Schmedel echoed the senti- February 23, at 8 p.m. at Fanwood The meeting is open to the pub- MOUNTAINSIDE — In a 4-to-1 tabled, as originally suggested by authority to suggest the tabling of an ments of Mr. Indick, stating that Train Station. lic. vote, the Mountainside Borough Mayor Viglianti, but since the mo- ordinance until the council’s next there should have been a public an- Mr. Owens will speak on the Un- For further information on the so- Council, Tuesday night, adopted on tion was not seconded by any other meeting, so that additional informa- nouncement made when the first de- derground Railroad in New Jersey. ciety, please contact Richard second reading an ordinance giving council members, the governing body tion can be obtained or more research cision was announced last year to He will show slides of the routes Bousquet, President of the society, at Mayor Robert F. Viglianti and coun- was required to vote on the decree can be done. change from a mandated stipend to escaped slaves took through New P.O. Box 261, Scotch Plains, 07076 cil members an annual salary of that evening. Strong opposition for the ordinance an unvouchered expense account. Jersey as they left their owners. or call (908) 232-1199. $1,500. Council members who voted in came from a number of borough resi- According to records that state back This move amends the former prac- favor of the ordinance included Paul dents, among them Adela Magnolia to the early 1970s, each member of School District Schedules tice of paying members of the gov- Mirabelli, Keith C. Turner, Glenn and Jean Wilhelms, both of whom the council received $45 per month erning body $1,200 each in Mortimer and Council President Tho- addressed the Mayor and council on up until last year when this stipend unvouchered expenses annually in mas Perrotta. Ronald W. Romak was the issue. was changed to reimburse council Kindergarten Registration lieu of a salary. not present at the meeting. Ms. Magnolia, who stated that she members for unvouchered expenses. Councilman Werner C. Schon cast In accordance with the laws gov- also expressed her opposition in a In order for an ordinance to pass it WESTFIELD — The Westfield Pub- • Friday, March 5, from 9 a.m. to 3 the lone vote against the ordinance erning the borough, Mayor Viglianti formal letter to the governing body, has to go through two readings, which lic School District will conduct kin- p.m. at Washington Elementary School, after hearing negative comments does not vote on council ordinances, said she supported the idea of offi- serve as public hearings, so that mem- dergarten registration for the 1999- (908) 789-4600. from audience members and after and only votes in the case of a tie cials being reimbursed for vouchered bers of the community can comment 2000 school year from Thursday, • Monday, March 8, from 8 a.m. to 4 failing to have the discussion tabled among council members, according expenses only. or ask questions. March 4, to Friday, March 12. p.m. at Franklin Elementary School, until the council’s Tuesday, March to Borough Clerk Judith E. Osty. Mrs. Wilhelms stated that she was When asked about why the council The district is also registering chil- (908) 789-4592. also said she favored vouchered ex- wanted to adopt the ordinance, vet- dren who have not been in the public • Tuesday, March 9, from 8 a.m. to penses only. eran Councilman Keith Turner com- school system but will enter kinder- 4 p.m. at Tamaques Elementary School, Lecture Series To Discuss Another resident, Karen McQueen, mented that the time and expense of garten grade in the fall. Any Westfield (908) 789-4580. said the idea of a salary for the coun- keeping records for each fax, phone child who reaches his/her fifth or sixth • Tuesday, March 9, from 6 p.m. to Special Astronomy Topics cil and Mayor of Mountainside sends call, travel and baby-sitting for when birthday on or before Friday, October 8 p.m. at the Administration Building, a negative message to the borough, his wife is attending school or other 1, is eligible to register. (908) 789-4420. WESTFIELD – “Telescopes and He will explain how this study helps saying that “you are asking for resi- functions was burdensome and takes The child’s birth certificate, evidence • Wednesday, March 10, from 9 a.m. dents to volunteer, but you are trying away from the time he needs to do his of residency within the district and to 3 p.m. at McKinley Elementary Time Machines” will be presented as scientists understand the history of the part of the Westfield Lecture Series on universe. Dr. Vogeley will also exam- to get paid yourself.” job as a councilman. compliance with district health require- School, (908) 789-4555. Joseph Indick, who stated that he He also stated that the previous ments must be presented at the time of • Wednesday, March 10, from 6 p.m. Thursday, March 11, at 7:30 p.m. in ine recent data that reveals the evolu- the Assembly Hall of The Presbyterian tion of the universe, and will discuss had served over 10 years on the stipend system had been in place for registration. to 8 p.m. at the Administration Build- borough’s library board, said that the 25 years. Councilman Turner stated Parents of incoming kindergarten ing, (908) 789-4420. Church in Westfield, 140 Mountain the impact of these results on cosmo- Avenue. logical theories. matter of giving the members of coun- that his expenses to serve on the and new-to-the-district first grade stu- • Thursday, March 11, from 8 a.m. cil and mayor a salary instead of council have far exceeded the amount dents should call to schedule an ap- to 4 p.m. at Jefferson Elementary Dr. Michael Vogeley, an astrono- A member of the Research Staff at mer, will discuss how those in his Princeton University’s Department of unvouchered expenses should have he has received from the borough pointment to register their children. If School, (908) 789-4490. been announced earlier so as to gen- registration will take place during the • Friday, March 12, from 8 a.m. to 4 profession study the galaxies, as they Astrophysical Sciences, Dr. Vogeley is CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 day, the child’s neighborhood school p.m. at Franklin Elementary School, are today and as they existed before the involved in the Sloan Digital Sky Sur- must be called in order to schedule an (908) 789-4592. first stars were born. vey, a project that digitally maps the appointment. Northern celestial sky. Evening registration will be avail- Arts Association Names He has been a postdoctoral fellow at able at the Board of Education ad- Johns Hopkins University, the Space ministration building at 302 Elm Telescope Institute, and Princeton Street in the second floor conference Winners of Exhibition University. Dr. Vogeley was awarded a room. Evening registrants must call Hubble Fellowship to conduct research (908) 789-4420 to make an appoint- SCOTCH PLAINS — Mary In the Photography division, first on galaxy evolution using the Hubble ment. Hovanec, Chairwoman of the Scotch place was awarded to Peter Hovanec Space Telescope. Registration will be held on the fol- Plains and Fanwood Arts Association’s for “Awesome Ride” and second place Refreshments will follow the pre- lowing days: Annual Members Show, announced was given to Robert Hahn for “Japa- sentation. This lecture will be the third • Thursday, March 4, from 8 a.m. to the winners of the show during a spe- nese Motif”. in the Westfield Lecture Series, which 4 p.m. at Wilson Elementary School, cial reception February 13 at the Scotch In the Mixed Media and Crafts divi- is sponsored by the Westfield Founda- (908) 789-4605. Plains Public Library, where the exhi- sion, Joan Westernik won first place tion and the Westfield “Y”. • Friday, March 5, from 8 a.m. to 4 bition was held. for “Lovely”; second place went to p.m. at Wilson Elementary School, The Best in Show ribbon and Silver Marjorie McConnell for “Ecological Mountainside GOP Sets (908) 789-4605. Bowl were awarded to Kenneth Malpas Scrimshaw”, and third place was for his oil painting entitled “Our awarded to Shirley Farkas for “Home- Special Convention House.” grown Keepsake”. PTA Council Prepares In the Oil and Acrylic competition, Honorable Mentions were presented MOUNTAINSIDE — The Superintendent Coffee first place was awarded to Ruth to Stephen Westernik for “Projection” Mountainside Republican Club will Gunther for her painting entitled “Jer- and to Barbara Swindlehurst for “My hold its Second Annual Convention to CHARITABLE WORKER Tricia Nering, right, of Fanwood was recently SCOTCH PLAINS — The sey Shore”; second place went to Steve Bonsai”. nominate candidates for the positions Scotch Plains-Fanwood PTA recognized by Fanwood Mayor Maryanne S. Connelly, left, and the Borough Tomczyk for “Westfield Diner”, and of Mayor and council members on Council for her charitable work in the community. Four years ago, she launched Council will host an evening cof- third place was received by Gi Wan Woman’s Club Plans Wednesday, March 3, at 7:30 p.m. at the “Heart for Humanity Campaign,” which is dedicated to helping the needy. fee with Dr. Carol B. Choye, Su- Song for “Horse”. Borough Hall. Mrs. Nering, who was presented with a resolution from the governing body, perintendent of the Scotch Plains- Honorable Mentions were given to Fundraiser Dinner For membership information regard- volunteers with the Scotch Plains-Fanwood Welfare Department, the Salvation Fanwood Schools on Tuesday, Diana Cammack for “Tropical Birds” SCOTCH PLAINS – The Scotch ing the Mountainside Republican Army and the Interfaith Council for the Homeless by accepting and delivering February 23, at 7 p.m. in the Me- and to Yvonne Low for “Down on the Plains Woman’s Club, in cooperation Club, please call Clark Landale, the donations of food, clothes and furniture to the needy. She has also helped families dia Center of Park Middle School. Farm”. with Friendly’s Restaurant in Scotch Vice-President for Membership, at in need by working with the Girl Scouts, along with local schools and charitable This forum will provide an op- In the Watercolor division, first place Plains, will hold a fundraiser dinner on (908) 654-1987. organizations. portunity for the public to meet went to Mrs. Hovanec for “Spring- Tuesday, March 16, from 4 to 8 p.m. with the Superintendent in an in- time”; second place was awarded to The public will be invited to eat formal setting and to exchange Jocelyn Wong for “Iris Garden”, and dinner or buy food for takeout at the ideas and opinions. third place was presented to Dorothy Friendly’s Restaurant. Profits will help Your Plan Should The public is invited to bring Luciano for “Winter Village.” the club raise money for their scholar- their questions, concerns and com- Honorable Mentions were given to ship fund. pliments to this meeting. 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WLT2 http://westfieldnj.com [email protected] 908-654-4100 (24 hrs) CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK Page 4 Thursday, February 18, 1999 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader THE TIMES POPCORN™ of Scotch Plains – Fanwood — Established 1890 — — Established 1959— Rushmore: Preppie Love The Official Newspaper of the Town of Westfield Official Newspaper of the Borough of Fanwood and the County of Union and the Township of Scotch Plains Lesson is a Class Act Member of: Member of: By Michael S. Goldberger New Jersey Press Association New Jersey Press Association National Newspaper Association National Newspaper Association One Popcorn, Poor • Two Popcorns, Fair • Three Popcorns, Good • Four Popcorns, Excellent ALOOF Westfield Area Chamber of Commerce Scotch Plains Business & Professional Association The Dutch and English are close neigh- Periodicals – Postage Paid at Westfield, New Jersey Periodicals – Postage Paid at Scotch Plains, New Jersey 3 popcorns bors and have been peaceful trading part- P.O. Box 250 • 50 Elm Street P. O. Box 368 • 1906 Bartle Avenue Do you remember your first love? Or, fact, the director displays a highly satis- ners for centuries. Westfield, N.J. 07091 Scotch Plains, N.J. 07076 perhaps more appropriately, do you think fying knack for matching most of his As a result of their commercial rela- you’ll ever get over it? Pretty strong scenes with just the right pop tune. tionship and proximity, it is estimated Tele: (908) 232-4407 • E-mail: [email protected] • Web: www.goleader.com • Fax: (908) 232-0473 stuff, those fires of spring, huh? After all, where else will you find that at least 2,500 English words have POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the offices of the newspapers at If you agree, you’ll sympathize with John Lennon’s “Oh Yoko!” seamlessly been borrowed from the Dutch. One such P. O. Box 250, Westfield, New Jersey 07091 protagonist Max Fischer (Jason integrated into the mirthful mix without word is “aloof,” which certainly does not Schwartzman), the 15-year-old preppie missing a beat, let alone raising an eye- describe the general relationship between PUBLISHED EVERY THURSDAY BY WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. who falls head over heels for the comely brow? the citizens of these two countries. Mrs. Cross (Olivia Williams), a third As crazy and volatile as things might “Aloof” is a seaman’s term that comes Horace R. Corbin Gail S. Corbin Paul J. Peyton grade teacher at the prestigious Rushmore get, director Anderson ultimately prof- from the Dutch word “loef,” or “luff,” PUBLISHER GENERAL MANAGER MANAGING EDITOR Academy. Thing is, this isn’t just your fers the Pollyanna notion that everyone and literally means “to turn the ship into Suzette F. Stalker Michelle H. LePoidevin David B. Corbin run-of-the-mill schoolboy crush. In zeal- has some good in them. And some, like the wind and away from the shore and ASSISTANT EDITOR SPORTS ous Max’s hands, it’s the Armageddon Max Fischer, even have a little great in your fellow man.” REPORTER of adolescent life crises. them. Rushmore is a monument to that Joanna B. Marsh Karen M. Hinds Today, “aloof” is used in the sense of Aficionados of offbeat comedy will be happy thought. “being reserved or cool of manner to- MARKETING DIRECTOR OFFICE MANAGER charmed. More conservative viewers are * * * * * ward someone.” SUBSCRIPTION PRICE apt to be put off by the movie’s whimsi- There is an ocean of other fascinating cal daring. Rushmore, rated R, is a Touchstone One-year subscription in county – $20 • Out-of-county – $24 • One-year college (September to May) – $16 Pictures release directed by Wes Ander- nautical terms that have become English Kindly Mrs. Cross, warmly exacted metaphors. We shall review some of by Olivia Williams, is immediately forth- son and stars Bill Murray, Jason Schwartzman, and Olivia Williams. Run- them in future columns, but now we must coming with the lovesick lad. It won’t “lower the boom on this essay.” Brightwood Proposal Seems to Conflict work, she carefully notes. But they can ning time: 91 minutes. still be friends. The gentle let-down passes right over stubborn Max’s head. FROM THE DESK OF GERI SAMUEL With Forestry Plan for Downtown Instead, learning that the object of his affection graduated from Harvard, the ‘Reap and Ready’ — Mayor Geri Samuel Last week, The Westfield Leader reported a pro- Perhaps this land would be better suited as an active lacklustre student tries to impress her by suggesting a coincidence: “I’m applying posal by the Westfield Recreation Commission to park instead of a bird sanctuary, as designated last to Oxford and the Sorbonne, but Harvard Questions Its Purpose and Benefits develop the panhandle section of Brightwood Park, year by the Westfield Council. Let’s leave Brightwood is my safety school.” Westfield’s last remaining natural habitat, for use as the way it is. We do support the Commission’s desire As Rushmore delightfully demon- – MAYOR OF SCOTCH PLAINS – strates, the bespectacled, vertically-chal- a multi-purpose field for baseball and soccer games. to at least clean up the park and make it better known I reviewed the transcript of the new inter-local service agreements or lenged Max never does anything in a Governor’s State of the State and lis- find ways to consolidate some other Meanwhile, the Downtown Westfield Corporation to all Westfielders. Let’s just keep it in its passive garden variety way. He is a player in tened to her budget message. branches of our government in order to has hired a consultant to develop a street tree inven- state. training. Always attired in monogrammed It was interesting to note that there be the beneficiaries of this money. blazer and old school tie, the campus tory for the downtown and a “community forestry In terms of the downtown, trees, benches, more was a surplus and that some of that Why should Scotch Plains, Fanwood, gadfly is involved in practically every- money would go into a fund which the West Orange and other municipalities be management plan” for the town’s business district. receptacles, etc., will enhance the business district. thing. Captain of the fencing team, presi- Governor called Reap and Ready. I be- penalized for doing something that the What’s wrong with this picture? We just believe a consultant was not needed for this dent of the debate club and a member of lieve the amount going into that Fund is Governor just discovered in 1998. a dozen or so other organizations, let’s The Brightwood proposal to create a multi-purpose project. A local landscaper could come up with $35 million. I believe that as residents of Scotch not forget that the precocious preppie is The purpose of that fund is to encour- Plains and Fanwood, we should be writ- field for baseball and soccer, we might add, is only suggestions on the number of trees needed in the also currently enjoying a term as presi- age municipalities to explore shared ser- ing to our legislators demanding that we that — a proposal. If this plan gains approval at some downtown, while the same person or the Department dent of Rushmore’s Beekeepers Club. vices or possible consolidation. You can receive some benefit from these funds or In addition, when he’s not involved in point from the Westfield Town Council it will be of Public Works could plant them. End of discussion. get money just for setting up a committee that the Governor rethink her plan. any number of personal and public cru- exploring the possibility of sharing ser- We had the vision and foresight to plan several years away from fruition, at best. The trees are all part of the Downtown Improve- sades, like making sure the school doesn’t vices. in an effective and responsible manner, We do not believe the short-term needs for addi- ment Plan for the business district, a blueprint if you drop Latin from the curriculum to make The Governor believes that by holding therefore, we should be the beneficiaries room for Japanese, Max is leading The tional recreational fields due to improvements planned will, on how this core shopping district can be en- this carrot in front of municipalities they of the prize for having that vision and Max Fischer Players. Rushmore’s resi- will scramble to share services or con- foresight. for Memorial Park and Sycamore Field, along with hanced over the next few years, both in appearance dent drama group, the theater company solidated departments, and she will force I encourage you to contact Senator increased enrollment in Westfield schools, warrants and in the overall business climate it presents. specializes in putting on the socially- the number of municipalities, fire dis- Donald T. DiFrancesco, Assemblymen conscious plays its muckraking name- the taking of such a valuable park. For all intents and Residents have probably noticed over the past year tricts or school districts to diminish. Richard H. Bagger and Alan Augustine sake writes. Subtlety, either through his For the past 50 years, Scotch Plains and any other legislators you have a purposes, Westfield is fully developed today. those new benches and trash receptacles at the corner stage productions or in his relationships, and Fanwood have had a regional school relationship with. Find out what they are The town developed a huge parcel off of Prospect of East Broad and Elm Streets, both samples of what is not among Max’s fortes. district. We have inter-local service agree- doing for communities like Scotch Plains The only thing Mr. Extracurricular Street a few years ago for the Lexington Heights will eventually be a familiar scene around the down- ments with Fanwood, Rahway, and the and Fanwood. doesn’t seem to be concerned with is his County of Union. How do we benefit This money directly impacts income subdivision and, more recently, a section of Dunham town. grades. As a result, when first we make from this money? We don’t. taxes. You could be saving yourselves Avenue. An undeveloped section of land there had Also included will be information kiosks strategi- the diminutive dynamo’s acquaintance, We now have to go out and look for money. he has just been put on sudden death been a haven over the years for teenage bicyclists who cally located in parking lots and other spots that probation. Setting about to avoid this set up dirt hills for jumping. But the hills were generate high foot traffic. We fully support this latest threat to his cherished lifestyle — NEWS FROM TRENTON demolished by the town due to concerns of potential concept to help our downtown flourish. he contemplates every angle but study- 22nd Legislative District ing — Max is simultaneously approach- litigation the town might face if children were hurt. Let’s just be sensible and spend money where it can ing a watershed, a coming-of-age. Bill Exempts Education Savings Funny thing is, the dirt hills were there for years pay the fastest dividends for our core business dis- Aside from being smitten by the sweet without any serious incident, to our knowledge. trict. young widow now teaching at the posh private school, he attends and is moved From State’s Income Tax by a speech given by steel mogul Herman By Assemblyman Richard H. Bagger Deadlines Blume (Bill Murray), a self-made mil- lionaire the school is wooing to become TRENTON -Legislation sponsored by idea and extend it to other college sav- General News - Friday 4pm a benefactor. Assemblyman Richard H. Bagger of ings plans that are similar to NJ BEST, Letters to the Editor Weekend Sports - Monday 12pm Max compliments the lonely magnate Westfield that would exempt education but are not currently tax-exempt in New Classifieds - Tuesday 2pm on his talk and a mutual admiration savings accounts from New Jersey state Jersey,” he added. “There are federal society instantly develops between the income taxes was approved January 28 education IRAs, and individual qualified Councilman Carl Salisbury Opposes How To Reach Us two. by the state Assembly. state tuition program accounts which al- E-Mail - [email protected] The young man sees in Herman a self- The measure now heads to Governor low families and students to put money Development of Field at Brightwood Phone - (908) 232-4407 actualized captain of industry, someone Christine Todd Whitman for her consid- away for future college costs with no Mail-PO Box 250, Westfield 07091 who made it despite his meager roots. eration. federal income tax liability. It is an unfair The suggestion by Glenn Burrell, pen and it is Brightwood Park. PO Box 368, Scotch Plains 07076 You see, Max is a Great Gatsby of the Assembly No. 2367 would exempt burden on New Jersey families to impose our Recreation Director, that the so- Ansel Adams, the naturalist and pho- In Person - 50 Elm St., Westfield teen set; he tells everyone his father is a earnings in a qualified state tuition pro- state income taxes on these savings ac- called panhandle at Brightwood Park tographer, warned us to beware of those 1906 Bartle Avenue, Scotch Plains neurosurgeon. The truth is, Dad (endear- gram or education individual retirement counts.” should be developed with athletic who “know the price of everything and ingly portrayed by Seymour Cassel) is a account (IRA) from New Jersey gross While NJ BEST proceeds are exempt fields, has inspired some lively de- the value of nothing.” Let us not allow Submittal Formats barber. income tax provided the proceeds are from state taxation, Mr. Bagger’s bill bate in town. At least it has done so in such a criticism to be leveled at us Photos - B/W and Color And Max is on scholarship thanks to used to pay the costs of higher education. would extend the exemption to qualified the part of town near Brightwood, because we took a natural treasure and No Panoramic or Polaroid the persuasive efforts of an adoring Mom “In New Jersey, we created a program tuition plans in other states and federal where I live. turned it into a sports complex. Typed, not handwritten who died when he was seven. Revolted to last year called NJ BEST (The New education IRAs. I oppose the development of ball Upper and lower case no end by his twin moronic boys in atten- Jersey Better Education Savings Trust) “Hopefully, this will also encourage Carl A. Salisbury Need name & daytime phone dance at Rushmore, Blume sees in spunky in which funds can earn interest for more families to start saving for college fields at Brightwood Park and will try Councilman For our complete editorial policies Max the enchanting possibilities of youth, qualified education expenses without be- when their children are young,” he said. to persuade my colleagues on the Town First Ward “By providing this added tax incentive, request a copy of our Policy Guide and the kind of son he wishes he had. ing subject to the state income tax,” said Council that it is a bad idea, if it ever Westfield Things might have been just fine from Assemblyman Bagger, Chairman of the we can encourage more people to make comes up for a vote. this point on, if only Max hadn’t asked Assembly Appropriations Committee. room in their family budgets for future My opposition is not a NIMBY (Not Adele Kenny Noted For Establishing his newfound friend for a favor — to “In other words, families and students college savings. Ultimately, our goal is to In My Backyard) response. I would serve as a go-between. You guessed it. can invest money tax-free to help pay for make sure that any New Jersey high oppose its development if it were lo- Herman is struck with one of Cupid’s college education,” he explained. school student who is qualified can af- cated anywhere else in town. Carriage House Poetry Reading Series arrows whilst delivering a missive to “This year, we want to take that good ford to go to college.” There are three good reasons why it Editor’s Note: This letter was read to to think that was what prompted former Rosemary Cross, and a new twist on the would be tragic to develop Brightwood. the Mayor and Borough Council at their Mayor Patricia Kuran’s efforts to save old love triangle is shaped. First, it was donated to the town as a February 11 meeting. The next meeting the Carriage House from demolition. It is Once Max is hip to the skinny, an permanent natural refuge by Noel A. in the series will be on Thursday, March therefore fitting that the Carriage House oddly engaging cloud forms over director Electric Industry Deregulation Taylor. 11. was recently renamed the Patricia M. Wes Anderson’s bizarrely imaginative As a Scotch Plains resident and fre- Kuran Cultural Arts Center. lens, announcing that the already quirky quent user of the park recently pointed * * * * * comedy will now assume a humorously To Produce Sustained Savings I would like to commend Adele Kenny Adele Kenny has enlisted the help of a out to me, the plaque attached to a variety of people and organizations to dark personality. for the time and effort she is devoting to Feeling betrayed, Max swears revenge boulder at the entrance to the park says organizing the Carriage House Poetry make this poetry series a reality. They By Senator Donald T. DiFrancesco that it was established as “a sanctuary include Mayor Maryanne S. Connelly, against this latter day Benedict Arnold. Reading Series in Fanwood. He attacks with full force. All around the country a slow and and natural gas markets had to benefit so that the children of Westfield will Ms. Kenny is a longtime resident of Freeholder Linda d. Stender, State Sena- tor Donald T. DiFrancesco, the New Now, one would think that Mr. Blume, steady change in the way electricity is New Jersey citizens through mandatory forever have this natural land to cher- Fanwood. She is taking time away from played with deadpan excellence by Bill ish.” The intentions of the benefactor Jersey State Council on the Arts, the produced and marketed to consumers is and sustained rate reductions. her own writing and personal endeavors Murray, might be too ashamed to re- quietly taking place. The deregulation bill calls for an im- deserve our respect. to bring eight highly respected poets to Union County Division of Cultural and Heritage Affairs, and the Borough of spond in kind. Wrong. The tycoon retali- With the Legislature’s recent passage mediate electric rate reduction of 5 per- Second, the development of playing Fanwood from throughout New Jersey, ates with insane verve, answering Max’s of landmark energy deregulation legisla- cent beginning on August 1, 1999, which fields at Brightwood cannot serve its including National Book Award winner Fanwood. I would like to thank Adele Kenny and obvious declaration of war. But that im- tion, New Jersey’s century-old monopo- will increase to 10 percent over a three stated purpose, which is to increase the Gerald Stern. probability is what makes this highly listic electric industry will soon be trans- year period. (This does not include the In the process, she is helping to put all those who played a role in bringing inventory of town ball fields during the the poetry series to Fanwood. It is a sensitive and equally unpredictable film formed into a competitive marketplace. additional 6 percent reduction off elec- upcoming renovations of Memorial and Fanwood on the map as a creative com- so thoroughly enjoyable. Max almost Many consumers might ask, why tric bills over five years made possible munity open to diverse ideas. refreshing effort and one deserving of Sycamore Parks. continued support. always acts on his passions. Even his change? The reason is simple: New Jer- through Energy Tax Reform Legislation By the time wetlands studies are The inaugural reading in the series detractors admire him for it. sey has among the highest electric rates passed in 1997.) completed, requests for proposals are attracted an appreciative audience which Tom Plante Though Rushmore merrily surfs along in the country, 50 percent higher than the This would result in an average sent out and received back, bids are was made up of Fanwood residents plus Fanwood the edge of black comedy, there is a national average. This not only impacts monthly savings of $10 to $20, or the solicited, contractors are hired, fund- people from Westfield, Plainfield, consistent, open-arms conviviality to its the pocketbooks of residential consum- equivalent of receiving a month’s worth ing is put in place (I have not even Piscataway and other neighboring towns idiosyncratic doings. The more tenebrous ers, but also the bottom lines of busi- of electricity free each year. and counties. More Letters notions are cynical, but never beyond nesses who have come under significant The best news for customers is that mentioned the number of tax points I was impressed by the fact that they the development will cost), the pan- reprieve. And in that sense, it reminds of pressure to leave the Garden State in they won’t have to switch electric com- attended the reading because Fanwood On Page 5 the quaintly hopeful Harold and Maude. search of cheaper energy costs in other panies to receive a discount. We made a handle is bulldozed and excavated, had something unusual to offer. I’d like trees are cleared, access roads and Indeed, filmmaker Anderson pays states. concerted effort to make the switch to a homage to that 1972 cult classic, which The Legislature knew we had to change competitive electric market as simple as parking lots are built, and construc- features a soundtrack by Cat Stevens, tion of the fields themselves are com- the system, and we determined that any possible for consumers. If a customer Brightwood Park Must Be Preserved; capturing here the appropriate mood by effort to deregulate the state’s electric CONTINUED ON PAGE 5 pleted, the fields at Memorial and Sy- also using one of Mr. Stevens’s songs. In camore will have been back in use for a season or two. Holds Valuable Treasures, Tradition Third, for those who use and enjoy it Yesterday as I stopped by the Prospec- and it’s canopy of trees and muse and Houligan’s Island A Hit daily, Brightwood is the sanctuary that tor Store on Prospect Street I was horri- dream and meditate? Noel Taylor intended. It is not a remote fied to see fliers describing the ominous And have you ever seen the lake by With Local Resident and dangerous hangout for beer-drink- “improvement” and impending “devel- moonlight? Don’t you think the children ing teenagers. opment” of Brightwood Park. When I moved to Westfield in 1991, I and teenagers of this town need these was surprised at the number of people As another neighbor and daily user It seems the Westfield Recreation things too? After all, Noel Taylor cre- Commission Director, Glenn Burrell, who kept saying “Ooh – Westfield!” of Brightwood recently told me in a ated this park in part for his high school when I told them where I had moved. letter, the park is a “spectacular facility, feels that the park is “underutilized” and students to have a beautiful and natural needs the addition of soccer fields, hockey Now I know why they said that. This with a fair abundance of wildlife,” in- spot to hang out in. past weekend I had the distinct pleasure cluding wood ducks, geese that “come fields, ball fields, tennis courts and play- We should all be able to just hang out grounds. of being involved in my first Washington and go in echelon,” a great blue heron, at Brightwood (Taylor) Park! That’s what School Parent Teacher Organization deer, and even an occasional red fox. This is not, repeat not, what Noel this park is for. Taylor had in mind when he fought to school play, Houligan’s Island. In fact, the panhandle of the park is I too would like to see this park used From the writing to the music to the preserve this tract of land as a natural wisely. It has been ignored. It should be the habitat for most of this wildlife. refuge. acting to the staging and the spectacular used for ice skating as well. They used dancing, I was astonished and delighted Recreation in Westfield certainly in- Did you know you can see deer and to skate on this lake in the 50s — why volves soccer and Little League and turtles and foxes there? Yesterday I saw to see my neighbors and newly made not now? friends perform to such a high level. softball. But it involves so much more a red tailed hawk. All of these wonders I hope all Westfield citizens will ap- than that, as well. There is a place in the would disappear as the park becomes I have never been so proud of my town pear at the Town Hall Meeting February or of the true sense of community that life of Westfield recreation for the many “improved” and “civilized.” 23 at 8:30 p.m. (this is a Tuesday night) people who cherish the solitude and I wonder who decides which is more this annual event promotes. To everyone and show our council people what we associated with Houligan’s Island, thank harmony of quiet interaction with na- valuable, soccer or nature watching? care about, and wish to protect forever. ture. birdwatching? fishing? painting and pho- you. I can’t wait until next year. tography? dog walking? Where else in Auroraterre Lee Michael Snizek There is only one place in Westfield Westfield where that kind of recreation can hap- this town can you walk along the lake Westfield CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood Thursday, February 18, 1999 Page 5 NEWS FROM WASHINGTON Electric Industry Deregulation Seventh Congressional District Letters to the Editor Mr. Franks Urges Ms. Reno Motivation For Ticketing Questioned; To Produce Sustained Savings CONTINUED FROM PAGE 4 To Appeal Internet Decision chooses to remain with their traditional continue to be regulated by the state Motorist Speeding Should Be Focus utility, they will still receive the manda- regardless of the electric supplier a cus- By Congressman Robert D. Franks I talked to a lot of people last fall while speaks to a larger concern that I have tory rate reduction. tomer has chosen. Should a customer running for Town Council. A lot of people with our town bureaucracy. Any institu- However, beginning on August 1, cus- need service, they would continue to call WASHINGTON, D.C. - Seventh Dis- Internet. were concerned about the speed of cars tion functions best when it operates with tomers will also have the opportunity to their traditional utility for assistance. trict Congressman Bob Franks, Co-Chair- “I urge the Department of Justice to traveling over their streets. sensitivity to the will of its constituents. reap even more savings by shopping around The bill also makes a significant effort man of the Missing and Exploited Cau- appeal this decision. We don’t let porn People on Sandra Circle, Wychwood I am amazed at the number of people for an alternate electric supplier. To help to maintain and improve New Jersey’s cus, is urging Attorney General Janet shops admit minors — and we should Road, Benson Place, Sherwood Park- that complain about access to services consumers make informed decisions, the commitment to clean air by redirecting Reno to appeal a recent court ruling that not allow commercial pornographers to way, Oak Avenue, South Chestnut and that should be readily available from our bill calls for a public education program $140 million to new energy efficiency temporarily blocks implementation of a peddle obscene material to children in South Euclid, among others, expressed town government. The professional man- designed to educate citizens about the programs in New Jersey, including grants new law aimed at protecting children cyberspace,” Congressman Franks concern about the speed of cars on their agement of Westfield should be focused benefits and pitfalls of shopping for an to fund the development of technologies from pornography on the Internet. stated. streets. on making sure that the services of this electric or natural gas supplier. such as solar power. In addition, renew- Congressman, a Berkeley Heights resi- Mr. Franks continued, “This court Not one person expressed concern town are responsive to the needs and In a further effort to help secure the able energy consumption will grow from dent, signed a letter to the Attorney decision undermines a thoughtful and about pedestrians jay walking in our concerns of the people. greatest rate discounts possible for New half a percent in 2001 to 4 percent by General urging the United States De- reasonable attempt by Congress to pro- community. Not that I haven’t seen ex- I urge the professional leadership to Jersey consumers, the deregulation bill 2012. partment of Justice to appeal the recent tect children online. I believe that we amples of people taking their lives into get back to the business of the people and permits municipalities to pool together In undertaking the task of deregulating court decision concerning the Child stand a good chance of reversing the their own hands jaywalking. focus the police force where the concern the energy demand of their residents and New Jersey’s energy marketplace, the Online Protection Act (COPA). District Courts decision on appeal.” For example, crossing East Broad in of the people lies, on excessive speeding negotiate a more attractive energy con- Legislature recognized we had a respon- On February 1, the United States Dis- Congressman Franks is also the spon- front of the Rialto in the middle of that in our community. tract. To avoid the unauthorized switch- sibility to usher in the evolution of a trict Court for the Eastern District of sor of “The Children Internet Protection awful intersection. Or the flood of com- ing of customer’s electric companies, the competitive market only if it brought Pennsylvania temporarily blocked the Act,” House of Representatives Bill No Joe Stoner bill provides residents with two opportu- substantial, tangible benefits to consum- enforcement of the law. COPA requires 543, which requires schools and libraries muters crossing Broad at the underpass Westfield when a train has just arrived. nities to sign-up or stay-out of the aggre- ers. We have lived up to the challenge by commercial distributors of pornography to install blocking technology on com- It’s the speed of cars, though, that gation pool. The choice rests solely with crafting a bill that guarantees lower elec- to screen out minors before they distrib- puters if they accept federal subsidies to citizens of the community are concerned Area Resident Honors the consumer. tric rates, provides for consumer choice, ute or sell certain adult material on the connect to the Internet. about. The spate of jaywalking tickets With all of these changes happening and protects the environment. last week was the wrong response to the Memory of Dr. Levy so quickly in the electric industry, many * * * * * complaints of the BRAKES organization It was with great shock and sadness citizens have asked what will happen to Donald T. DiFrancesco, a Scotch Rotary Club Announces at the Town Council Meeting. It was that I learned of the death of Dr. Donna the high quality of service New Jerseyans Plains resident, is President of the New inappropriate and provocative. Levy of Westfield Pediatrics. have come to expect from utilities. Con- Jersey State Senate. He represents the I am actually puzzled as to why this She had been my son John’s pediatri- sumers can anticipate no change in that 22nd Legislative District which includes Philhower Award Deadline jaywalking ticket blitz happened. cian for three years, since his birth, and regard. Traditional utilities will continue Westfield, Mountainside, Scotch Plains to “deliver” power to homes and will WESTFIELD — Stanley Kaslusky, sional growth. I doubt that it was directed by the he loved her. and Fanwood. President of the Westfield Rotary Interested citizens and Westfield pub- elected town officials. My sense is that Dr. Levy was a warm, kind and caring Club, has announced that the deadline lic school staff members and students are they have a pretty good finger on the person who always took the time to listen for receipt of nominations for the welcome to submit nominations. pulse of the people. I doubt that it re- to my concerns and to explain things James Treffinger Urges Charles Philhower Fellowship Award, All letters should be addressed to: sulted from individual actions of police. carefully. She was an excellent doctor which is granted to a Westfield el- Charles Philhower Fellowship Commit- They seem to be an intelligent and com- who was very dedicated to the children ementary school teacher, is Friday, tee of the Westfield Rotary Club, c/o The petent force comfortable with the com- in her care. February 26. Superintendent of Schools, 302 Elm munity. Her passing is a tremendous loss, not Republicans to Focus The club is sponsoring the award for Street, Westfield, 07090. My suspicion is that someone in pro- just for my family and the families of all the seventh consecutive year. The Fellowship winner, who must fessional leadership decided that this her patients, but for the entire commu- Letters of nomination must state ways be a full-time elementary school teacher move would make some sort of political nity. On Smaller Government in which the teacher has demonstrated in Westfield for a minimum of five point that served their purposes. years, will receive the award on Tues- Jacqueline Boyle CONTINUED FROM PAGE 2 outstanding teaching, interest in chil- If true, this wrongheaded approach Scotch Plains dren and continued pursuit of profes- day, April 20. has been the message of our party ever cludes part of Union County); State YMCA Director Urges Attendance since Abraham Lincoln’s day,” Mr. Senate President Donald T. Treffinger told Republican support- DiFrancesco of Scotch Plains, Senate Young Careerists Competition ers. Majority Leader John O. Bennett of Of Service Institute Presentation Noting the 8-1 Democratic advan- Monmouth County, and Senator C. Imagine a community where all chil- In the town of Westfield, an overview tage over Republicans in Essex County, Louis Bassano of Union. Deadline Announced By BPW dren received the basic building blocks meeting was attended by over 50 people of healthy development. A community representing 30 organizations, and a sec- a figure which is based on voting Westfield First Ward Councilman WESTFIELD — The Business and or community service. where youth felt valued by adults, a ond community-wide meeting is sched- records over the past three decades, he Gregory S. McDermott and Scotch Professional Women’s Organization of • Reside, work and/or study in New community where adults were interested uled for Thursday, February 25, at 7 p.m. noted that if Republicans can win a Plains Councilman Martin Marks were Berkeley Heights, Clark and Westfield Jersey; and active in the well-being and shaping at the Westfield “Y” to map the re- county-wide race in Essex, “We Re- also in attendance, as was former (BCW-BPW) has announced that they • Support the goals, objectives, and of youth. sources that are already present in town. publicans can do it anywhere.” Westfield Mayor Bud C. Boothe. are seeking candidates for their Young legislative platform of BPW/USA and A community where parents knew A consultant from the Search Institute Mr. Treffinger will seek the party’s Former Scotch Plains Mayors Joan Careerist Competition. BPW/NJ. where to go to get information about any will facilitate the meeting. nomination for the United States Sen- Papen, Irene T. Schmidt, William L. The competition will be held on Tues- • Being a member of the BPW is not resource in town and a community where This is a way for us to commit to ate seat currently held by three-term McClintock and Gabe Spera were also day, March 16, at the Kenilworth Inn in required. synagogues, churches, the school system raising not just our own children, but Democratic Senator Frank Lautenberg. on hand, along with former Freehold- Kenilworth. The winner of the local competition will and service organizations interacted eas- everyone’s children. That’s what this is Among those current and former ers Frank H. Lehr of Summit, Edwin The program recognizes the career go on to compete with other local winners ily and frequently. about — people in the community col- officials in attendance were Seventh H. Force of Cranford, Henry W. Kurz and community service accomplishments across the state for the chance to represent Is this pie in the sky? Maybe, and laborating to make sure all kids are District Congressman Bob Franks of of Roselle Park, Linda Di Giovanni of of those persons who meet the following BPW/NJ at the BPW National Conference maybe not. healthy and successful. Berkeley Heights, and 22nd Legisla- Union and Linda Lee Kelly of Eliza- eligibility criteria: in Rochester, New York in July. The Search Institute, a non-profit or- This grass roots movement has al- tive District Assemblymen Alan M. beth. • Between the ages of 21 and 30 by For additional information and appli- ganization that has done extensive re- ready begun in other New Jersey commu- Augustine of Scotch Plains and Rich- Republicans are hoping to maintain Saturday, July 31. cations, please contact Anita Heaton, search about youth development in nities like Hopewell Valley, Ridgewood, ard H. Bagger of Westfield. their majority in the State Assembly • Employment with at least one year Young Careerist Chairperson, at (201) America, has identified 40 developmen- and South Brunswick. full-time work experience in career area. 842-3438, or email [email protected]. Also in attendance were Assembly- this year, as well as in the Governor’s • Record of accomplishment in pro- Completed applications will be accepted tal assets — basic building blocks essen- I urge all interested adults and teens in men Kevin O’Toole and Joel M. Office and the State Senate in 2001. tial to raising healthy, caring, respon- Westfield to be sure to come and take fessional career field, scholastic work, through Saturday, March 6. sible children. part as we start our journey on this asset- Weingarten of Essex County, repre- All seats in the Assembly will also These factors range from family sup- building approach to help our kids suc- senting the 21st District (which in- come up again that year. port and clear parental standards to ex- ceed. tracurricular involvement, strong values, Stan Kaslusky and self-esteem. Their impact is nothing Executive Director short of remarkable. 20 Years of Civil Trial & Personal Westfield YMCA Injury Law Experience . Resident Responds to Recent Letter; Thanks All Public Servants, Police The untimely death of any human be- only there now due to the high income ing is a tragedy. I would hope that the commuters.” steps taken by our local public servants I am not a high income commuter. I of the Town of Westfield to address the was raised in Westfield and I have cho- death of a “non-commuter pedestrian,” sen to raise my family here. I also shop in •Personal Injury Law as Janis Arnold calls this victim, will not the same stores as you do Janis, just like “shock, anger, or flabbergast” anyone. a lot of other non-commuters, so they are Instead, I hope that they educate ev- not here just because of the “high income •Negligence eryone about the importance of not only commuter.” vehicular safety laws, but pedestrian In closing, I would like to take the •Motor Vehicle Accidents safety laws as well. opportunity to express my gratitude to all I could not help but notice that Ms. of Westfield’s “public servants” for all Arnold uses the word commute, or an- that they do to make this town such a other form of the word, 14 times in her wonderful place to live. letter to the editor. This includes, but is not limited to: the Could it be, Janis, you are a disgruntled office of the Mayor, the Westfield Town commuter that covets one of those hard Council, the Westfield Department of Jon M. Bramnick to get, three-year waiting list permits Public Works, the Westfield Fire De- that will allow you to park right smack partment, and most of all our “men in Certified Civil Trial Attorney dab in the middle of commuter parking blue,” the Westfield Police Department. Admitted to New Jersey, New York & Florida Bar heaven — the South Avenue train station Herman W. Gwynn parking lot? Westfield Are you attempting to use “the traffic (908) 322-7000 related death of some non-commuter pedestrian” as you state, as a lobbying vehicle to pressure the town into finding a solution, as soon as possible, to your commuter pedestrian woes? HARDEN SALE You, yourself, said she was “a non- commuting pedestrian.” You also state that the route that you and every other jaywalker needs to take is the shortest distance from point A to point B. Why not allow cars, motorcycles, bicycles, skateboarders, rollerbladers, joggers, and pedestrians to all take the shortest route? It wouldn’t be fair to just let jaywalk- ing commuters be the only ones to be able to travel where it’s convenient. If we are all given the opportunity to travel where we want, I hope I grow wings so I can fly past you all in what would be the straightest route from point A to point B — through the air. Semi-Annual The main issue for all of us should be safety, not convenience. We teach our HARDEN Furniture Sale. children at a very young age to “cross at the green, not in between.” There is a good reason for that Janis. Hurry – Limited Time Only I would like to address Janis Arnold’s comment, “those recent upscale stores,” in the downtown shopping district, “are

Dangerous Intersections Detailed By Resident I noted that two danger spots were not mentioned in your articles. The first is the stop sign at the corner of Central Avenue and East Broad Street. Most of the drivers don’t pay any atten- tion to the sign. This should be strictly enforced. The second problem is the intersec- tion of North Avenue and Broad Street near the Monument. Westbound traffic has a left turn signal and Eastbound Mackie Furniture traffic does not. Why not? When you drive east during heavy 320 Somerset Street, North Plainfield traffic you have to wait for the red light to make the turn onto Broad Street. Even then you take a big chance because a (908) 756-3274 number of westbound drivers run the red light. Featuring: I hope something can be done about Harden • Nichols & Stone • Stiffel • Lexington these two danger points. George Popper Mon-Sat 10 to 5:30 - Thursday until 8pm - Closed Wed Westfield CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK Page 6 Thursday, February 18, 1999 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION

Craig D. Rogers and Miss Karen L. Nicodemus Miss Karen Nicodemus To Marry Craig Rogers Mrs. Mary Ann Nicodemus of teacher at the Redeemer Lutheran Scotch Plains and John Nicodemus School in Westfield. of Flemington have announced the Her fiancé, also a graduate of Scotch William S. Williams and Miss Wendy J. Fisher engagement of their daughter, Miss Plains-Fanwood High School, is an Karen Lynn Nicodemus, to Craig alumnus of Roger Williams Univer- David Rogers. He is the son of David sity in Bristol, Rhode Island. He is Rogers of Westfield. employed as a sales representative Miss Wendy Fisher with Spring Valley Monument Com- A graduate of Scotch Plains- MR. AND MRS. MARTIN A. WALSH, JR. Fanwood High School, the bride-to- pany in Monsey, New York. (She is the former Miss Kerry Patricia Lucke) be attended Kean University in Union A wedding is planned for No- To Wed William Williams and is employed as a nursery school vember. Mr. and Mrs. Richard Inman of Miss Fisher is a graduate of Glencoe Hillsboro, Oregon have announced High School in Hillsboro and the the engagement of their daughter, Katharine Gibbs School in Montclair. Miss Kerry Patricia Lucke Westfield ‘Y’ to Hold Miss Wendy Jeanne Fisher, to Wil- Mr. Williams is a Westfield High liam Stover Williams. He is the son School graduate and served for four of Mr. and Mrs. Alexander Scott years in the United States Navy. He is Search Institute Event Williams of Westfield. employed as a Master Plumber with Weds Martin A. Walsh, Jr. Miss Kerry Patricia Lucke of The bride was awarded her Bach- WESTFIELD – The Westfield development of confident, resilient Scott Seib Plumbing and Heating in Westfield. Westfield, the daughter of Mrs. elor of Arts Degree from the Univer- Coalition for Resilient Youth, a com- youngsters. Patricia Lucke of Cranford, formerly sity of Richmond in Virginia, and is munity group of businesses, schools, The wedding will be held in Sep- These factors range from family Emily Rose Joins tember in Westfield. of Westfield, and the late Ronald a member of Kappa Alpha Theta. families, individuals, congregations support, a caring neighborhood, self- Lucke, was married on Saturday, June She is employed as an elementary and organizations, will meet on esteem and resistance skills, accord- Holtzman Family 27, to Martin Aquinas Walsh, Jr. of school teacher at Franklin School in Thursday, February 25, at 7 p.m. at ing to David Mueller, Director of Elise and Robert Holtzman of Band Parents’ Group Port Washington, New York. He is Westfield. Westfield have announced the birth the Westfield “Y,” located at 220 Family Life at the Westfield “Y” and To Host Fifties Dance the son of Mr. and Mrs. Martin Walsh, The bridegroom, who graduated Clark Street. of their daughter, Emily Rose also of Port Washington. from Chaminade High School, earned a member of the Vision Team spear- Holtzman, on Thursday, January 7, The meeting is the second con- The afternoon ceremony, per- his Bachelor of Business Adminis- heading the coalition. at Morristown Memorial Hospital in WESTFIELD — The Westfield ducted by the Search Institute, a non- formed by the Reverend Nicholas tration Degree from Pace University During the upcoming meeting, at- Morristown. High School Band Parents’ Associa- Figurelli, took place at the Holy Trin- in New York City, and is employed as profit organization which has done tendees will begin to map out re- Emily weighed 8 pounds and 5 tion will hold its annual 50’s Dance ity Roman Catholic Church in an elevator consultant for Walsh As- research on youth development in sources already available in town. ounces and measured 21 inches in on Saturday, March 6, from 8 to 12 Westfield. A reception was held at sociates, Ltd. in New York City. America. All interested adults and teens are length at birth. p.m. at the Gran Centurions, 440 the Chanticler Chateau in Warren. The rehearsal dinner was hosted Through a study of 370,000 stu- invited to attend. She joins her older sister, Rachel Madison Hill Road, Clark. Escorted down the aisle by her by the parents of the bridegroom at This major fund-raising event will dents in grades 6 through 12 nation- For more information, please call Danielle. brother, Scott Lucke, the bride wore the Somerset Hills Hotel. feature music by the 50’s band, Satin wide, the Institute has identified 40 Mr. Mueller at the “Y” at (908) 233- Her maternal grandparents are an ivory Christos gown made of silk Following a wedding trip to Ha- Marion and Lee Slosberg of Owings & Gold. A hot buffet and beer and “assets” which it claims leads to the 2700. chantille with an empire waist and waii, the couple reside in Scotch Plains. Mills, Maryland. wine are included. Tickets are $27.50 pearl appliqué border, and comple- Emily’s paternal grandparents are each. mented by a chapel-length veil. She Linda and Melvin Holtzman of For tickets, please call the Music carried a bouquet of champagne roses Son, Justin, Abbot Tile Montville. Department at (908) 317-6730. mixed with several lavender roses. Elegance, Quality, Service Ms. Patricia Fitzsimmons of Born to Elberts Westfield and Mrs. Michele Pittler Richard and Katrin Elbert of The most exclusive selection of of Inverness, Illinois, a cousin of the Westfield have announced the birth Dudick & Son bride, served as the maid and matron of their son, Justin Karl William handmade tiles, murals, marble, domestic & of honor, respectively. Elbert, on Thursday, January 28, at Quality Kitchens & Baths Each wore a sleeveless, periwinkle 5:34 a.m. at Overlook Hospital in imported tile, onyx, granite, tumbled stone, Satisfying Customers For Over 50 years gown by Waters and Waters with a Summit. concrete and Formica flooring. Bolero jacket, and carried a bouquet of Justin weighed 8 pounds and 9 We are your source for complete lavender, blue and periwinkle flowers. ounces and measured 20 inches in custom bathroom remodeling: Daniel Walsh served as best man, length at birth. 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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 18, 1999 Page 7 Laura Gornowski Receives Special Volunteer Award WESTFIELD — Laura Gornowski, committee in charge of the phone a senior and President of the National chain. Her leadership abilities re- Honor Society at Westfield High sulted in her being recently selected School (WHS), has been selected to as President of Junior II Twig for receive a Prudential Spirit of Com- 1998-99. munity Award for her volunteer work “If I could tell other young people at Children’s Specialized Hospital. A about my experience, I would tell formal presentation will be made to them to take the time to find volun- Laura in June at Westfield High teer work that really means some- School’s Awards Night. thing to them,” said Laura, who plans Sponsored jointly by the National to attend Harvard University in the Association of Secondary Schools fall. Principals (NASSP) and Pruden- “They will find that for every little tial Realty, the award was designed bit of time, patience and energy that to honor young adults who volun- they give,” she added, “they will get teer their time, energy and talent in back so much more from the people service to others in their commu- they are touching.” nity. BOOSTING PROGRAM The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Music Boosters Asso- Degnan Boyle, the Westfield Of- ciation has launched a new program that will benefit students of all ages fice of Prudential New Jersey Realty, Wardlaw-Hartridge throughout the school district. The boosters plan to raise $200,000 from several conducted the awards process. Reveals Honor Roll CHARITABLE GRANT...First Night Westfield recently received a grant in the entertainment events during the next three years in order to purchase instru- Laura won the award after being amount of $1,000 from the Union County Arts Grant Program. The HEART ments, uniforms, performance costumes, and choral equipment. Pictured, left to nominated by the high school and SCOTCH PLAINS – The (History Educatin, Arts Reaching Thousands) Grant helped fund Westfield’s right, are: Dr. Terry K. Riegel, Former Principal of Scotch Plains-Fanwood completing an application in which Wardlaw-Hartridge Middle School New Year’s Eve celebration of the arts last year. Pictured, left to right, are Julia High School; Dr. Carol Choye, Superintendent of Schools; Mark Charbonneau, Black, of the First Night Committee, and Marcia Cohen, Union County Division she was required to write a series of in Edison has announced that the Assistant Vice President of Summit Bank; Vincent Turturiello, District Super- following Scotch Plains students have of Cultural and Heritage Affairs. visor of Fine Arts, and Dan Mazzagetti, President of the Music Boosters essays describing her volunteer com- Association. munity service activities. achieved the Upper School Honor Marilyn Shaffner, business teacher Roll for the first marking period. First Night Westfield Receives and community service coordinator To qualify for the Honor Roll, stu- Music Boosters Announce at Westfield High School, served as a dents must have a B-plus average liaison between the school and Pru- and no grade lower than a B in their Special Grant From County dential. academic subjects. Benefit Swing Concert Tracing her interest in volunteer The following Scotch Plains stu- WESTFIELD — First Night By contributing to First Night work to the summer before her fresh- dents earned Honor Roll status: Westfield ‘99 recently received a Westfield, individuals and organiza- SCOTCH PLAINS – The Scotch parent, or event. man year at WHS, Laura stated that Samantha Schackman, 10th grade; grant in the amount of $1,000 from tions can help provide an alcohol- Plains-Fanwood Music Boosters A donation from Summit Bank she wanted to find a way to give Atul Jain and Eric Rosenberg, 11th the Union County Arts Grant Pro- free New Year’s Eve alternative for Association has launched a new covered the expenses for the mate- something back to her community. grade; and Ben Friedland, Kavitha gram. both children and adults, while sup- program that will benefit students rials. Inspired by the work of a friend’s Janardhan, and Michelle Schackman The HEART (History Education, porting the arts and providing access of all ages throughout the school The notes are displayed on a per- mother at Children’s Specialized of 12th grade. Arts Reaching Thousands) Grant to events people might not otherwise district. manent board outside the high school Hospital, Laura began volunteering helped fund Westfield’s New Year’s have the opportunity to attend. The Boosters plan to raise auditorium. Order forms are avail- at the hospital as a member of Junior Westfield Y to Host Eve community-wide celebration of For more information on becom- $200,000 from several entertain- able at all school concerts, and at Twig II, a branch of the adult Twig the arts last year, helping to make it ing a part of this event, please contact ment events during the next three each school in the district. To order volunteer organization. Resumé Workshop the most successful event so far. Julia Black at (908) 518-2983. years in order to purchase instru- musical note forms, please call (908) As a volunteer since 1995 in the WESTFIELD – The Westfield ments, uniforms, performance cos- 889-6400, Extension No. 3. junior Twig II program, Laura has YMCA will host a resumé work- High School to Celebrate Duke Ellington’s Birthday tumes and choral equipment. been involved in a variety of educa- shop, “How to Prepare a Winning WESTFIELD — The Westfield Public School Fine Arts Department On Saturday, March 6, classic Resume” on Thursday, February 18, invites the public to join the 100th birthday celebration of Duke Ellington big band music will come to Scotch Mother Seton Plans at 7:30 p.m. at the Westfield Y, 220 on Wednesday, February 24, at 7:30 p.m. in Room No. 121 of Westfield Plains-Fanwood High School dur- Clark Street. High School, Dorian Road, Westfield. ing a concert beginning at 8 p.m. Chinese Auction The guest speaker will be Carolee The Westfield High School Chorale and Choraleers, vocal soloists, jam The 18-piece King’s Road Swing Mother Seton Regional High Marano of “The Write Stuff,” a ensembles and the wind ensemble will provide the entertainment for the Band will be joined by vocalist School in Clark will sponsor a Chi- resumé and writing services busi- event entitled, “Essentially Ellington.” Nancy Nelson for a show featuring nese Auction on Friday, March 5, ness. The performances are part of the Westfield Recital Series, which hits from the 1930s and 1940s. 1999, in the school auditorium. “Better resumés win job interviews. include four recitals featuring music students of all ages. The final A dance floor will be available The auction will open at 6:15 p.m. Your resumé is your first opportunity performance of the series for the 1998-1999 school year is scheduled for for audience members to swing to and bidding will begin at 7:30 p.m. to present yourself in a positive, com- Wednesday, March 24. the music of Benny Goodman, Artie Over 100 new floor prizes, which petitive light,” said Ms. Marano. Shaw, the Dorsey brothers, and oth- are worth approximately $10 to $20, “Resumé preparation can help you ers. will be open for bidding. identify your strengths and focus your Tickets may be purchased at the In addition to these prizes, there goals. A strong resumé will help Scotch Plains-Fanwood YMCA, at will be “Dark Horse” prizes rang- build your confidence and readiness the Scotch Plains and Fanwood li- ing from $25 to $50, a Super for the interview process.” braries, or by calling (908) 889- Sweepstake and 50/50 raffle. Gen- Ms. Marano has seven years of experience writing resumés and 14 Piano - Keyboard - Organ - Accordion 6400, Extension No. 2. eral admission is $5. Advanced sale Strings - Woodwinds - Brass - Voice - Guitar - Drums tickets at $4 may be purchased at years of experience as an Assistant An ongoing event sponsored by Laura Gornowski Vice President with New York City Lessons for the Learning Disabled the Music Boosters, called “Buy a the school office any weekday from tional and entertainment activities based International Banking. Kindermusik classes for ages 2 to 7 Note,” allows members of the com- 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. or at Bingo on with young children at Children’s The fee for the seminar is $5. For munity to purchase a wooden musi- Saturday and Sunday evenings. Specialized Hospital. further information, please contact Riverwalk Plaza cal note engraved with a personal For further information, call the 34 Ridgedale Avenue 281 Main Street Twig program supervisors ap- Eileen Rooney at the Westfield Y at East Hanover, NJ 07936 Millburn, NJ 07041 message to honor a student, teacher, school at (732) 382-1952. pointed Laura as chairperson for the (908) 233-2700. (973) 428-0405 (973) 467-4688

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CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK The Westfield Leader Page 8 Thursday, FebruaryTo 18, 1999 Your and THE TIMES of ScotchHealth Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Women’s Groups to Hold St. Barnabas Sets Programs, ‘Senior Smarts’ Program Support Groups and Classes The Women’s Health Committee aspects of elder care. Eldercare homes, of the Business and Professional elderly day care, power of attorneys, St. Barnabas Medical Center in please call (973) 322-8463. Women (BPW) of New Jersey and living wills, the psychological effects Livingston will sponsor several pro- “Coping With Cancer – Sexuality, the Resource Center for Women will of going to or admitting someone to an grams, education classes and sup- Intimacy, and Cancer” will be held sponsor a program on “Senior assisted living or nursing home will be port groups for the community today from 6:30 to 8 p.m. in the Smarts” on Wednesday, March 10, discussed. throughout February. Radiation Oncology Classroom at the from 7:30 to 9 p.m. at the Resource The cost is $8 per person for mem- “Growing Through Loss – Be- Medical Center. Center for Women, 31 Woodland bers of the BPW or the Resource Cen- reavement Support Groups” will meet Sex Therapist, Dr. Dan Watters, Avenue, Summit. ter and $10 for non-members. The today, February 18, from 10 a.m. to will discuss the role of sexual and The program is intended to help deadline for registration is Wednesday, 11:30 a.m. For further information emotional intimacy as a part of the individuals become informed about March 3. For a registration form, please or to register, please call the Pastoral healing process. For registration or the care and support of an elderly per- call the Resource Center for Women at Care Department at (973) 322-5015. more information, please call (973) son. The program will be open to men (908) 273-7253. “Parenting Insights” will meet on 322-8414. and women. For more information on the BPW, Tuesday, February 23, from 1:30 to A panel of professionals will focus please call the State Office at (908) 2:30 p.m. in the Solarium on Unit on the emotional, legal, and financial 218-0994. Cancer Society Seeks ANGELS IN DISGUISE The Tray Favor Group of the Westfield Area Chapter No. 3300 at St. Barnabas Medical No. 1437 of the American Association of Retired Persons prepares special tray Center. Meetings are held every Tues- Bilingual Volunteers Westfield Yoga & Wellness favors for patients at Runnells Specialized Hospital of Union County in Berkeley day at that time and location. Heights. For Valentine’s Day, members crafted angels mounted on bases cut to This group is for new parents to For Recovery Program the proper size from paper towel cardboard cores. They affixed heads, dresses, meet, compare ideas and discuss top- The Union County Unit of the Prepares Special Lectures wings, golden halos and a heart in each right hand. Pictured, left to right, are: ics on parenting. Newborns in car American Cancer Society is currently Eleanor Evans, Skeets Kuzmuk, and Gerry Wiser. seats or strollers are welcome. Re- seeking Hispanic women who have WESTFIELD – The Westfield Yoga of Holistic Alliance International. freshments will be served. For more experienced breast cancer for its vol- & Wellness Center, 102 Elm Street in In June, the Avatar Gallery will fea- information, please call Department unteer program “Reach to Recov- Westfield, will welcome spiritual heal- ture an opening for local artist Ilene Special Favors Prepared of Nursing, Family Centered Care at ery.” ing consultant Julia Leonardo as a guest Baranik. (973) 322-5000, Extension No. 2584. Volunteers provide emotional sup- speaker on Sunday, February 21, from Tickets for the lecture and workshop “Pre-Dialysis Support Group” will port and guidance to women who are 2 to 5 p.m. are $30 and may be purchased at the By AARP Committee meet today from 7-8:30 p.m. in Suite newly diagnosed with breast cancer. Ms. Leonardo will discuss how to center, the Town Book Store, or Nir- WESTFIELD — The Tray Favor Members then meet to assemble the No. 303 of the East Wing of the All volunteers must be bilingual in contact an angel guide, the three states vana in Westfield. Group of the Westfield Area Chapter projects. Thousands of the favors have Medical Center. English and Spanish to serve the of consciousness, life after death and For more information about the work- No. 1437 of the American Association been made by this group over the years. The group will offer emotional Hispanic population. the psychic gifts of prophecy, clairvoy- shop or to be placed on the center’s of Retired Persons (AARP) has pre- Those participating this year include support to newly-diagnosed patients For additional information, please ance, clairaudience and healing. She is mailing list, please call (908) 232-8956. pared special tray favors for patients at Dorothy Bidwell, Jean Columbo, Jill with kidney failure and their loved call Carolyn Verlangieri at (908) 354- a spokeswoman for the Inner Peace Runnells Specialized Hospital of Dodman, Helen Flowery, Chet Gerdes, ones. Reservations are required. For 7373 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Movement International. Hospital TWIG Group Union County in Berkeley Heights. Hazel Hardman, Ann Jennings, Joan further information or to register, Monday through Friday. The center has added two new offer- Members made Christmas trees from Kirner, Mae McMahon, Carol Miller, ings to its roster of classes, including Holds Monthly Meeting pine cones, which were decorated with Marianne Murray, Shirley aerobics classes with Wendy SCOTCH PLAINS – The Children’s McGuinness, Jo Orlando, Marguerite Richardson and massage therapy with tiny ornaments and hand-made red Specialized Hospital’s Fanwood-Scotch birds and mounted on laundry deter- Riccardi, Mary Ann Steuterman, Diane Petrucci, a certified massage Plains TWIG held its monthly meeting therapist. gent caps. Jeanne Towlson, Mary Wellnitz and on February 2. For Valentine’s Day, they crafted Gerry Wiser. Upcoming events include a Kabbalah The group discussed dispensing with Rabbi Yaakov Spivak on Sunday, angels mounted on bases cut to the money to the hospital and nominated proper size from paper towel card- March 21, and a visit by Nancy Weber, officers for the 1999-2000 term. They Women for Women a holistic health practitioner and founder board cores. They then affixed heads, also planned a garden party fundraiser dresses, wings and golden halos, and for Saturday, June 12 in conjunction Plans Stress Workshop placed a heart in each figure’s right WESTFIELD – Women for Westfield Yoga with the hospital’s auxiliary and other hand. TWIG groups from Mountainside, Women has announced it will hold & Wellness Center Hundreds of these tray favors were a Stress Management Workshop Westfield, and Summit. made and taken to Runnels Hospital to 102 Elm St • Westfield • 232-8956 TWIG meetings are monthly and in- on Saturday, February 27, from 10 clude enrichment programs. The Feb- be placed on the food trays of the a.m. to 4 p.m. at 511 North Avenue Yoga, Meditation, Tai Chi/Chi Kung, hospitalized and nursing home patients. Reiki & Massage Therapy ruary meeting included a presentation in Garwood. by Robert and Janet Jackson, of Jack- The Tray Favor Group is directed by Community Service Chairman Skeets The workshop will include a dis- Aerobics Classes Now Forming son House Antiques, in Westfield. The cussion about specific strategies to discussion focused on the Federal pe- Kuzmuk and Instructor Eleanor Evans. Try our Mrs. Evans designs the items per- help individuals live a more re- HEALING MEDITATIVE THERAPY riod and evaluation of antique pieces. laxed lifestyle. Ms. Jackson is President of the sonally, and gathers all the materials Tues & Wed Eves 8-9pm from everyday household containers The fee for the program is $40. hospital’s auxiliary and was instrumen- To register, please call Women for Sun, February 21, 2-5pm tal in the inception of the TWIG chapter and scraps, enhancing them with pur- chased craft materials as necessary. Women at (908) 232-5787. 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PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood Thursday, February 18, 1999 Page 9 Alexis Jemal Wins First Place Mairen Priestley Elected In Annual Essay Contest To Student Council Board WESTFIELD — The New Jersey speak at one of the State Board of WESTFIELD — The Dr. Martin read a quotation by Dr. Martin Luther Association of Student Councils Education meetings. Luther King, Jr. Association has an- King, Jr. about nonviolence and to (NJASC) has announced that Mairen “I feel honored to have been elected nounced that Alexis Jemal, a senior write an essay discussing if Dr. King Priestley, a junior at Westfield High to the [Executive] Board,” said at Westfield High School (WHS), would still be a follower of Gandhi School, has been elected to its 1999 Mairen. “I’m looking forward to the has won first place prize in its twelfth today. Students also wrote about Executive Board. Mairen, who is an experience of working with student annual Essay Contest. Alexis read whether Dr. King’s beliefs about non- officer in the Westfield High School council officers from other schools her winning essay at the recent cer- violence have been successful. Student Council, will serve as the and representing Westfield High emonies commemorating the anni- All essay submissions had to be treasurer of the state organization. School at state meetings of NJASC.” versary of the birth of Dr. King. 1500 words in length and typed. Mairen was chosen for the posi- This contest required students to Alexis was awarded a new com- tion of treasurer by the presidents of puter and color printer for her first student councils from other New Jer- place prize essay. Two other WHS sey schools at a recent statewide students, Dania Aguero, Ushma meeting of the NJASC. Prior to be- Dedhiya, won second and third place ing elected, she delivered a speech prizes of $100 and $50 savings bonds before her peers. respectively for their essays. The NJASC Executive Board, Edward Harry, Kyle Swingle and which the NJ State Department of Maggie Wei, also students at WHS, AND THE WINNERS ARE The Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School DECA Education and the National Associa- received honorable mention. Chapter, an Association of Marketing Students, announced the winners of its tion of Secondary School Principals “To help those of us who want to Free Enterprise Essay Contest for high school students entitled, “What the Free Enterprise System Means to My Future.” Pictured, left to right, are: DECA has endorsed, has monthly meetings practice nonviolent action,” Alexis at member schools during which stu- wrote, “remember the words of Dr. student Rob Bugg, essay winners, Jonathan Hyman, Eun Jin Lee, Latasha Nehemiah, and DECA student Eric Konzelman. dent leaders from across the state Martin Luther King [who said] ‘Op- have the opportunity to work to- pressed people cannot remain op- gether on issues facing high school pressed forever’ and the words of his DECA Students Announce students. hero [Gandhi], ‘There have been ty- During the year, the New Jersey rants, and murderers in history, but State Board of Education requests they have always fallen. Winners of Essay Contest that each NJASC officer attend and Mairen Priestley Alexis Jemal Always...Think of it.’” SCOTCH PLAINS — The Scotch keting class at the high school and are Plains-Fanwood High School given instruction in economic areas Fanwood Library Prepares Symphony Orchestra Holds DECA Chapter, an Association of as well as in Marketing Principles. Marketing Students, announced the Sophomore Eric Konzelman said New Children’s Programs Enrichment Programs winners of its Free Enterprise Es- of the project, “We felt that other say Contest for high school stu- students should know more about FANWOOD – The Fanwood Me- dents. our Economic System, and the great 2 and continue on consecutive Tues- WESTFIELD – Westfield Sym- morial Library Children’s Depart- Has My Little Dog Gone?” by listen- The topic of the contest was “What opportunities and advantages to all days at 11:15 a.m. The program will phony Orchestra’s principle trumpet ing to musical cues. ment has announced its new roster of end on March 23. the Free Enterprise System Means to of us.” storytimes and children’s programs. player, Don Batchelder, recently pre- Cindy Heinbach, Wesley Hall’s My Future.” Cash awards were pre- Parents must be present in the In-person registration will begin sented an interactive music enrich- Director, observed, “Mr. Batchelder sented to the top entries. Children’s area of the library. Chil- ment program to the preschoolers at was able to sustain the attention of Foothill Club to Hold on Saturday, February 20, at 10:30 dren younger than three may not Senior Jonathan Hyman won the a.m. and will end on Friday, Febru- Wesley Hall Nursery School at the 120 children and facilitate them to first place prize of $100; Senior Eun Luncheon and Auction attend the program. Pre-registration ary 26, at 4:30 p.m. Registration is Methodist Church. listen to what the music was telling Jin Lee won the second place award is necessary. Attendance will be lim- MOUNTAINSIDE – The Foothill required. There is no fee for the Mr. Batchelder’s program, “Pied them to do. We hope that this is only of $50; and the third place winner ited to 15 children. Piper of Music,” combined sound the first in a series of assemblies that Club of Mountainside will hold a programs. Each program lasts ap- A storytime for children aged four was Senior Latasha Nehemiah who luncheon and Chinese Auction on and movement, invention, imagina- our students will share with proximately one half hour. to five will be held on Wednesday received $25. Thursday, March 4, at noon at B.G. tion and listening skills. Using cues Westfield Symphony Orchestra. It Two-year old storytime with crafts mornings at 10:30 a.m. beginning on The contest was part of DECA’s Fields Restaurant in Westfield. will begin on Tuesday, March 2, and from such trumpet standards as was terrific!” series of activities designed to pro- March 3 and concluding on March The program will be presented by will continue on consecutive Tues- Revelle, Charge!, Fanfare, and Taps, According to Helene Gersten, mote the Free Enterprise System. A 24. Pre-registration is required and the Ways and Means Committee. days at 11:15 a.m. The program will the children performed the familiar Marketing Vice President for the sym- major focus of the campaign was to attendance is limited to 15 children. tasks of waking up, brushing teeth, phony, educational outreach is a key Members should bring donations end on March 23. Family storytimes will be held on reach out to high school and middle for an Easter Food Basket for needy marching and going to sleep. element of the symphony’s mission. A parent or guardian must accom- Monday evenings, March 1, 8, 15, school students. families. Guests are welcome to at- Through demonstration, the chil- She states that the symphony can pany the child. Pre-registration is and 22, at 6 p.m. Children of all ages DECA students visited classes to tend. necessary. Attendance will be lim- dren were introduced to a variety of meet the needs of schools and organi- explain the benefits of Free Enter- are welcome to attend. A luncheon with entertainment ited to ten children. trumpet types and the moods they zations for music enrichment through prise, particularly as it relates to A parent must join children under will be held on Thursday, April 22, at Three and four year old storytime set, from the high pitch of the piccolo interactive, age-specific program- individual freedoms and incentives. age four. Pre-registration is not re- trumpet to the low notes of the fugal ming. noon at the Somerville Elks Club. with crafts will also begin on March quired. In targeting students, DECA wanted The cost will be $28 per person. horn. Mrs. Gersten will conduct a teach- to impress upon them that they should For more information about the Mr. Batchelder also illustrated the ers’ workshop at Wesley Hall, in- take full advantage of the opportuni- method of making a trumpet-like cluding lesson plans demonstrating meeting, please call Genevieve at Westfield Foundation Reveals ties available, and that they can reach (908) 232-3626. For reservations for device from plastic tubing and a fun- the interrelationship between music their goals. the April 22 luncheon, please call nel. This exercise presented the op- and reading as follow up to the “Pied DECA students take a related Mar- portunity to teach the children the Piper of Music” presentation. Rose at (908) 232-4043. Youth Employment Program importance of valves to vary the For more information about the Once again, the Westfield Foun- sounds the trumpet makes. this summer are urged to forward Westfield Symphony Orchestra and WYACT Sponsors Raffle dation is sponsoring its Youth Sum- their letter proposals to the Westfield Finally, the children had the op- its music enrichment programs suit- mer Employment Program. Foundation by Thursday, April 1. portunity to participate in a dramatic able for use by schools and organiza- Started in 1983, this project makes rendering of “Oh Where, Oh Where Proposals will be reviewed and tions, please call (908) 232-9400. To Win Carnival Cruise grants to non-profit agencies and awards will be based on need and the organizations in Westfield to fund availability of funds. Those selected WESTFIELD – The Westfield Club. The winner does not have to be the salaries of high school and col- Young Artists’ Cooperative Theatre will be notified by Saturday, May 15. present. lege students for summer employ- (WYACT) is sponsoring a “Carnival WYACT, a non-profit organiza- ment. Fun Ship” raffle as part of a series of tion, holds several fundraisers to sup- Agencies receiving a grant select fundraisers to support its produc- Women’s League Plans port the cost of its productions, in- their own student employee. In the tions. cluding canister drives, car washes past, many students have gained valu- Black History Event The prize is a seven-night, all- and the annual “Cabaret.” able work experience in their par- inclusive cruise aboard a Carnival The Older Women’s League The theater group, which per- ticular field of interest, and the agen- ship to the Caribbean islands or other formed Carousel at the New Jersey (OWL) will hold a program of po- cies, in turn, have benefited from this etry readings and dramatizations to popular destinations (Alaska not in- Performing Arts Center in Newark extra qualified help. cluded). celebrate African-American last summer, will present Oliver! Students have had the opportunity The drawing will be held on Satur- there this summer. women on Saturday, February 20, to work in offices and in direct ser- at 10 a.m. at the Connection for day, April 24, at WYACT’s “Caba- Raffle tickets will cost $10. For vice programs with children and the ret,” with the theme “Comedy To- Women and Facilities, Morris Av- information and to purchase tickets, elderly, according to Foundation night!” at the Cranford Dramatic please call (908) 233-3200. enue and Prospect Street, Summit. spokeswoman Betsy Chance. The program, “Black History Funds for this project come from Lives Through the Lives of Women Myrna McManus Selected the Foundation’s unrestricted funds Who Made A Difference,” will be and from donations made by indi- presented by Jo Ann Reddick Guest. viduals and businesses for this spe- The meeting is open to the public As Teacher of Year at UC cial project. and is free. Refreshments will be Those interested in supporting this served. MUSIC MAN Westfield Symphony Orchestra’s principle trumpet player, SCOTCH PLAINS – Myrna Faye While at Kean, she was inducted long-standing program may send For further information, please Don Batchelder, recently presented an interactive music enrichment program to Eades McManus, a Scotch Plains into Phi Kappa Phi, the National their donation to the Westfield Foun- call Miriam Dickman at (908) 272- the preschoolers at Wesley Hall Nursery School at the Methodist Church. resident, has been selected by Union Honor Society, for achieving a 4.0 dation, P.O. Box 2295, Westfield, 5671 or Gretel Weiss at (908) 755- Catholic High School in Scotch grade point average in graduate 07091. 8951. Plains as its Outstanding Teacher of school. She has taken additional Agencies wishing to augment staff Arsenic and Old Lace On Tap the Year for 1999 and one of the classes at Manhattan College in Archdiocese of Newark’s Outstand- Riverdale, New York and at LaSalle ing Educators for 1999. At Cranford Dramatic Club Mrs. McManus was selected for The endearing comedy classic, For ticket reservations, please call her dedication and commitment to Arsenic and Old Lace, is the latest the Cranford Dramatic Club box of- Catholic education, according to production by the Cranford Dramatic fice at (908) 276-7611. school spokeswoman Bernadine Club, beginning this weekend on Liebrich. Friday and Saturday, February 19 She was honored at a Union Catho- and 20 at 8 p.m. SPBPA Announces lic Faculty Reception, and will also The club’s theater is at 78 Winans Special Workshop be recognized by the Archdiocese of Avenue, Cranford. Newark at the annual Teacher Rec- The production, which is directed SCOTCH PLAINS — The ognition Dinner on Wednesday, May by Peggy Seymour and assistant di- Scotch Plains Business and Pro- 5, at the Sheraton Meadowlands fessional Association will sponsor Hotel. rector Madge Wittel, is the story of a workshop, “Is Employee Leasing the Brewster sisters who entertain for You” at its regularly scheduled A Social Studies teacher at Union occupants of their boarding house. meeting on Thursday, February 25, Catholic since 1978, Mrs. McManus The sisters have two brothers, one at 7:30 p.m. at CEO Executive became the department Chairwoman who thinks he is Teddy Roosevelt Suites at 1812 Front Street in in 1986. She was instrumental in and another who is mysterious. Scotch Plains. the introduction of computers and The sisters will be played by Jane Mike Jaronsky, a representative technology into the school’s cur- Myrna McManus Aulenbach and Carole Mancini. The of Abel Leasing in Cranbury, will riculum. She also helped to pilot the brothers will be portrayed by March Anytime Anywhere Learning Pro- University in Philadelphia. speak about some of the advan- She is a member of the National Chandler and Rich Sibello. The sup- tages of employee leasing includ- gram at the school. porting cast includes John Duryee, ing personnel administration, group While Mrs. McManus teaches Catholic Educational Association, Matt Nazzaro, Howard Kerbbs, Me- medical coverage, 401(k) retire- mostly honors and regular courses, the National and New Jersey Coun- lissa Loderstedt, Bob Pells, Tim Bryk, ment plans, and other employee her skills have influenced class lev- cil for Social Studies, the National Ed Wittel and Fred Cuozzo. benefits. els ranging from remedial to accel- Council for Geographic Studies, the The production will also be held The workshop is open to the erated and advanced placement, Ms. National Council for History Edu- on Friday and Saturdays, February public. For reservations, please call Liebrich maintained. cation, Inc., and the Association for 26 and 27, and March 5 and 6. All Steve Goldberg at (908) 322-5733. She also serves as moderator of Supervision and Curriculum Devel- shows will begin at 8 p.m. the Service Club, which participates opment. in school functions and many com- The Teacher Recognition Program munity-wide activities. was established eight years ago and Union Catholic Announces Prior to her tenure at Union is sponsored by the Office of the Catholic, Mrs. McManus was a Superintendent of Schools for the All Honor Roll Students teacher and Coordinator for grades Archdiocese of Newark. It honors 4 to 6 at St. Bernard’s School in teachers who have demonstrated ex- SCOTCH PLAINS – Union Catholic Laura Boes, Laura Colon, Christine Plainfield. She began her teaching traordinary dedication and commit- High School in Scotch Plains has an- Intrabrtolo and Thomas Werner of Scotch career at St. Anne’s School in South ment to Catholic education and prin- nounced the Honor Roll standings for the Plains achieved second honors. Carolina. ciples. second marking period. Leanne Kacsur, Lisa Mortkowitz and A native of Monticello, Illinois, Matthew Price, Christopher Sandiford, John Wilkinson of Westfield earned first Thomas C. Williams and Edward Winsor honors. she received her Bachelor of Arts of Fanwood achieved first honors. Katie Behr, Tracey Doherty, Albert Degree in Social Sciences from Sac- Subscribe Today! Kathryn Schurtz and Erica Schweikert Nodar and Margaret Stewart of Westfield ramento State University in Cali- of Fanwood earned second honors. achieved second honors. fornia. She earned her Master of Support Your Local Taras Puzyk of Mountainside earned Students must earn a grade point aver- Arts Degree in Liberal Arts and her first honors. age of 3.6 with no C’s or D’s to be New Jersey Supervision and Cur- Community Newspaper Jaime Bennett, Joseph Gregov, Allison eligible for first honors. For second hon- riculum Certification in Social Mack, Nicole Manziano and Brian ors, students must hold a grade point Studies from Kean College in Call 232-4407 Reagan of Scotch Plains earned first average of 3.0 with only one C and no Union. honors. D’s. CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK Page 10 Thursday, February 18, 1999 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Constance Kuffer, 64, Was Co-Owner Dr. Edward Bourns, 91, Former Resident; Of Sub and Stuff in Mountainside – Obituaries – Chief of Anesthesia at Rahway Hospital Constance Kuffer, 64, of Mrs. Kuffer had been co-owner Jennifer A. Ryan, 28, Landscape Designer; Dr. Edward G. Bourns, 91, a former Barbara Bourns of San Francisco, Mountainside died on Wednesday, with her husband, Ernest W. Kuffer, longtime resident of Westfield, died on Nancy Halpern of Menlo Park, Cali- February 10, in Overlook Hospital in of Sub & Stuff, a submarine shop in Youth Advisor at Presbyterian Church Thursday, February 11, in Albuquer- fornia and Elizabeth Maloney of Jack- Summit. Mountainside, for 10 years before que, New Mexico. sonville, Florida; a son, Dr. Gordon Born in Cranford, she moved to retiring 20 years ago. Jennifer Anne Ryan, 28, of a sister, Allison P. Ryan, also of Born in Spring Lake, Michigan on Bourns of Albuquerque; a sister, Vir- Mountainside 50 years ago. She also was a bookkeeper for the Westfield died on Tuesday, February Westfield, and her boyfriend, George May 29, 1907, he had lived in Westfield ginia Jeffrey of Cleveland, Ohio; six Atmos Engineering Company in 16, at Overlook Hospital in Summit. R. Reynolds of Roselle Park. for 40 years before moving to Albu- grandchildren and three great-grand- Janet A. Cotter, 67 Kenilworth for five years. Born in Rahway, she had lived in Visitation will be today, Thursday, querque eight years ago. children. Janet A. Cotter, 67, of Westfield Surviving, in addition to her hus- Westfield for the last 23 years. February 18, from 2 to 4 p.m. and Dr. Bourns formerly served as Chief A memorial service will be held at a died on Tuesday, February 9, in Union band, are a daughter, Debra L. Kuffer; Ms. Ryan graduated from the Uni- from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Gray Funeral of Anesthesia at Rahway Hospital. He later date. Hospital. a son, E. Scott Kuffer; three sisters, versity of Rhode Island at Kingston Home, 318 East Broad Street in was a trustee of the Medical Society of Funeral arrangements were handled Born in Linden, she had lived in Patricia Smellkoff, Karen Salisbury with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Westfield. the State of New Jersey, and a member by the Sunrise Society of New Mexico. Staten Island before moving recently and Christine White, and two grand- Memorial services will be held on of the American Medical Association Memorial donations may be made in to Westfield. children. Saturday, February 20, at 11 a.m. at and the American Society of Anesthe- lieu of flowers to the Rahway Hospital Mrs. Cotter had been a switch- Funeral services were held on Sat- The Presbyterian Church in siologists. Foundation, 865 Stone Street, Rahway, board operator with the Cameo An- urday, February 13, at Smith and Westfield. Burial will follow at The He was a graduate of Wooster Col- 07065. swering Service in Staten Island for Smith (Suburban) in Springfield. Revolutionary Cemetery in Westfield. lege in Wooster, Ohio and Rush Medi- February 18, 1999 15 years before retiring six months February 18, 1999 In lieu of flowers, memorial dona- cal College in Chicago. ago. Previously, she had worked as a tions may be made to The Youth He served with the United States Ernest E. Bolton, 60 switchboard operator for Majors Rev. John Nehemiah Program of The Presbyterian Church Medical Corps in the European The- Ernest E. Bolton, 60, of Dover Department Store in Staten Island The Reverend John Nehemiah, Jr., in Westfield, 140 Mountain Avenue, ater during World War II. died on Friday, February 12, at Penn- for 15 years. formerly of Scotch Plains, died on Westfield, 07090. Surviving are his wife of 68 years, sylvania University Hospital in Phila- Surviving are her husband, Albert Wednesday, February 3, in Los An- February 18, 1999 Frances C. Bourns; three daughters, delphia. Cotter; a daughter, Laurie geles. Born in Linden, he had lived in Chamberlin; three sons, Albert Cot- Surviving are his wife, Dolores Piscataway before moving to Island ter, Jr., Edward Cotter and Kenneth Sermons Nehemiah of Somerville; Mary Daniels, 79, Was Day Care Teacher Heights 18 years ago. Cotter; a brother, Patrick Gallagher; his father, John C. Nehemiah of New Mr. Bolton was a warranty admin- and 11 grandchildren. York; a brother, Earl Nehemiah of At Centers in New York and New Jersey istrator with Buhler Dodge in Red A Funeral Mass was held on Fri- Scotch Plains, and a sister, Lovell Mary E. Daniels, 79, of Neptune Surviving are a daughter, Cynthia Bank for the past six years. day, February 12, at St. Anne’s Ro- Jackson of New York. died on Friday, February 5, at Jersey Daniels of Neptune; a son, Gates W. Surviving are his wife, Janice Pine man Catholic Church in Garwood. Funeral services were held on Shore Medical Center in Neptune. Daniels, Jr.; two sisters, Eliza Holmes Bolton; two sons, Mark A. Bolton Funeral arrangements were Wednesday, February 10, at the Jennifer Anne Ryan Born in Millers Tavern, Virginia, and Susan Baylor, both of Millers and Craig E. Bolton, both of Toms handled by the Dooley Funeral Home, Greater New Bethel Baptist Church Landscape Architecture in 1992. she had lived in Westfield before Tavern; a brother, Warner Berry of River; a daughter, Mary Bolton, also 218 North Avenue in Cranford. in Inglewood, California. She was a self-employed landscape moving to Neptune more than 40 Millers Tavern; two grandchildren of Toms River; two brothers, Neil February 18, 1999 February 18, 1999 designer for Jennifer Ryan Landscape years ago. and seven great-grandchildren. Bolton of Freehold and Kenneth Design in Westfield for the last four Mrs. Daniels was a day care teacher Funeral services were held on Sat- Bolton of Piscataway; two sisters, James Sanford, 73, Air Force Veteran; years. in New York, and most recently urday, February 13, at Kingdom Hall Ruth Christoffers of Mountainside She was a member of the Ameri- taught at the I.C.C.C. Daycare Cen- of Jehovah’s Witnesses in Neptune. and Bonnie Bolton of Florida, and Was Quality Control Representative can Society of Landscape Architects, ter in Asbury Park. Arrangements were under the di- three grandchildren. the Westfield Garden Club, the Down- She was predeceased by her hus- rection of Brown’s Funeral Home in Funeral services were held yester- James B. Sanford, 73, of American Revolution. town Westfield Corporation and the band, Gates W. Daniels, Sr., in 1991. Plainfield. day, Wednesday, February 17, at the Mountainside died on Tuesday, Feb- He served in the United States Air Architectural Review Board of February 18, 1999 Anderson and Campbell Funeral ruary 9, in Overlook Hospital in Sum- Force during World War II and the Westfield. Home in Toms River. mit. Korean Conflict. Ms. Ryan was active in The Pres- Mildred Libby Cook, 88, Former Teacher; February 18, 1999 Born in Pearl River, New York, he Surviving are his wife, Geraldine byterian Church in Westfield Youth had lived in Hillside before moving A. Sanford; a son, James G. Sanford; Fellowship program, where she was Was Past President of Laurel League More Obituaries to Mountainside in 1971. a daughter, Marissa L. Kressman, a Youth Advisor. Mr. Sanford had been a quality and a grandchild. Surviving are her parents, Peter C. Mildred Libby Cook, 88, of Preparatory School, 520 Martin Luther On Page 11 control representative for Pratt and Funeral services were held on Sat- and Elizabeth A. Ryan of Westfield; Westport, Connecticut died on King Boulevard, Newark, 07101. Whitney Aircraft in East Hartford, urday, February 13, in the Higgins Wednesday, February 10, at home. February 18, 1999 Connecticut for 34 years before retir- and Bonner Echo Lake Funeral Home Born in Lowell, Massachusetts on ing in 1987. in Westfield. Stephen Cominsky, 55 September 2, 1910, she had lived in Carmen Veninata, 82, Army Veteran; He was a member of the Sons of the February 18, 1999 Stephen Cominsky, 55, of Colonia Westfield from 1953 to 1991, when died on Tuesday, February 9, at home. she relocated to Connecticut. Owned Tailor Shop in Roselle Park Carolyn Deichert, 91, Executive Secretary; Born in Morel, Pennsylvania, he had Mrs. Cook was a former teacher and lived in Westfield before moving to educator in Chelmsford, Massachusetts. Carmen J. Veninata, 82, of Scotch Memorial contributions may be made Colonia 12 years ago. Plains died on Saturday, February 13, to Scotch Plains Rescue Squad, P.O. Worked at Aetna Insurance for 15 Years She was a member of the Echo Lake in Rahway Hospital. Mr. Cominsky had worked for Com- Country Club in Westfield, and a Past Box 325, Scotch Plains, 07076. Westfield. February 18, 1999 Carolyn Nuse Deichert, 91, of merce Clearing House in Clark for 28 Born in Ragusa, Italy, he had lived in Middlesex died on Wednesday, Febru- She was predeceased by her hus- President of the Laurel League Catho- Westfield before moving to Scotch band, Victor L. Deichert, in 1977, and years before retiring in 1994 as a pro- lic Women’s Club in Plainfield. Plains 34 years ago. Homer Magnus, 62, ary 10, at home. duction manager. Born in Newark, she had lived in by her brother, Frederick Nuse, in 1996. She also was a benefactor of St. Mr. Veninata had been the owner and Homer “Bill” Magnus, 62, of Mesa, Surviving are a son, James M. He was a member of American Le- Benedict’s Preparatory School in New- operator of Carmen’s Tailor and Clean- Millburn and in Westfield for 39 years gion Post No. 328 in Clark, and served Arizona died on Sunday, February 7, at before moving to Middlesex four years Deichert of Chamblee, Georgia; a ark, and a member of St. Luke’s Church ing in Roselle Park for 25 years before home. daughter, Carol Ann Rick of Middlesex; in the United States Army Reserve. in Westport. retiring in 1985. Born in Elizabeth, he had lived in ago. Graveside services were held on Mrs. Deichert had been an execu- three grandchildren and a great-grand- Mrs. Cook graduated from Wheaton He was a member of the Immaculate Fanwood before moving to Mesa. son. Saturday, February 13, in St. Joseph’s College in 1930. Heart of Mary Roman Catholic Church Mr. Magnus had owned Willmar tive secretary for the Aetna Insurance Cemetery in Johnstown, Pennsylva- Plumbing in Fanwood before retiring six Company in Morristown for 15 years Funeral services were held on Sat- She was predeceased by her par- in Scotch Plains, the Scotch Plains urday, February 13, at the First Baptist nia. ents, Irwin R. and Katherine Barry Golden Agers and Veterans of Foreign years ago. He was also formerly em- before retiring in 1972. She had previ- Funeral arrangements were under ployed as a Captain with the Elizabeth ously worked at Prudential Insurance Church. Cook, and by her husband, J. Franklin Wars Post No. 10122 in Scotch Plains. the direction of the Lehrer-Gibilisco He was also a member of American Fire Department. in Newark for more than 10 years. Arrangements were handled by the Cook. He was a member of the Evangel Funeral Home in Rahway. Surviving are a daughter, Patricia Legion Martin Wallberg Post No. 3 in She was a member of the Middlesex Taggart-Chamberlain Funeral Home February 18, 1999 Church in Scotch Plains and a former in Bound Brook. Bloomer of Westport; a son, Roger H. Westfield. Senior Citizens and a former member Mr. Veninata was a United States volunteer with SOWER (Servants On Memorial contributions may be Cook of New Canaan, Connecticut, Wheels Ever Ready. of the Westfield and Mountainside Se- Stella T. Kilduff, 83, Army veteran of World War II. nior Citizens. made to the First Baptist Church, 170 and five grandchildren. He was a veteran of the United States Stella Theresa Kilduff, 83, of Ocean A Funeral Mass of Christian Burial Surviving are his wife, Palma G. Marines. Mrs. Deichert was a member for 40 Elm Street, Westfield, 07090. Springs, Mississippi died on Mon- Firrincili Veninata; a son, Carmen J. years of the First Baptist Church in February 18, 1999 was offered on Saturday, February 13, He was predeceased by his first wife, day, February 8, in Biloxi, Missis- Veninata, Jr. of Cedar Knolls; a daugh- Mary Magnus, in 1995. at St. Aloysius Church in New Canaan. ter, Lucy Manto of Colonia; a brother, sippi. Interment took place at Lakeview Cem- Surviving are his second wife, Kay Born in Warrior Run, Pennsylva- Vincent J. Veninata of Palm City, Magnus; three daughters, Mary Lynne nia, she had lived in Scotch Plains etery, also in New Canaan. Florida, and three grandchildren. Principe of Pawley’s Island, South Caro- Arrangements were handled by the Funeral services were held on Tues- lina, Tammy Pastore of Sussex and Eileen Dooley Funeral Service, Inc. for many years before moving to F. Hoyt Funeral Home in New Ocean Springs seven years ago. day, February 16, at the Memorial Fu- Pallini of Edison; a son, Michael Magnus She was predeceased by her hus- Canaan. neral Home, 155 South Avenue in of Jersey City; a sister, Elizabeth Haded Caring & Courteous Service to the of Palm Coast, Florida and 14 grandchil- band, William C. Kilduff, Sr. Memorial donations may be made Fanwood, followed by a Mass at the in lieu of flowers to St. Benedict’s Immaculate Heart of Mary Church. dren. Cranford/Westfield Area Since 1913 Surviving are her daughter, Janis Funeral services were held on Satur- Martin of New York; a son, William day, February 13, at the Evangel Church. C. Kilduff, Jr. of Ocean Springs; two Natalie Miles Kucinski, 87, Local Artist; Interment was held at St. Gertrude Cem- sisters, Helen Everit of Kingsley, etery in Colonia. Pennsylvania and Pauline Bennetski Was Fashion Illustrator and Instructor Funeral arrangements were handled of Clifton; a brother, Joseph Banashek by the Memorial Funeral Home, 155 Westfield Natalie Miles Kucinski, 87, of Presbyterian Church, 1961 Raritan South Avenue in Fanwood. of Churchton, Maryland, and three Scotch Plains died on Thursday, Feb- Road, Scotch Plains, 07076, or to the 556 Westfield grandchildren. Memorial contributions may be made ruary 11, at home. Muhlenberg Regional Medical Cen- to the Cancer Treatment Center of Avenue Funeral services were held on Born in Carteret, she resided in ter/Hospice, Park Avenue and America at Tulsa, 2408 East 81st Street, 233-0255 Tuesday, February 16, at New Jersey Scotch Plains for the past 27 years. Randolph Road, Plainfield, 07061. Tulsa, 74137. Veterans Memorial Cemetery in February 18, 1999 February 18, 1999 John L. Dooley She graduated in 1933 from Pratt Arneytown, Mississippi. Institute in Brooklyn, and from the Manager Funeral arrangements were Art Students League in New York handled by the Bradford-O’Keefe City. She studied under Maxwell Thomas J. Reagan, 85, Army Captain; Funeral Home in Ocean Springs. Stewart Simpson. Memorial contributions may be Mrs. Kucinski had been self-em- Owned Railroad Construction Firm made to St. Jude Children’s Research ployed as an artist. She had worked Hospital, Attention: Memorial/ as a display artist with Sommers Thomas J. Reagan, 85, of Monroe A Mass was offered on Tuesday, Honor Program FH, 1 St. Jude Place Studio in New York City; as a fash- Township died on Friday, February February 16, in the Nativity of Our Cranford Building, Memphis, Tennessee, ion illustrator for Bambergers in 12, in the Forrestal Nursing and Reha- Lord Church in Monroe Township, 218 North Avenue 38148-0552. Newark and for The Newark Evening bilitation Center in Princeton. following services at the David February 18, 1999 Born in Scranton, Pennsylvania, he DeMarco Funeral Home in Monroe 276-0255 News, and as an art teacher for the had lived in Westfield for 30 years Scotch Plains Women’s Club and the Township. Charles V. Dooley DEATH NOTICE before moving to the Rossmoor sec- February 18, 1999 KUCINSKI, NATALIE MILES, 87, of Scotch Plains-Fanwood YMCA. tion of Monroe Township in 1982. Manager Scotch Plains, on February 11, 1999. She was a member of the Willow Mr. Reagan owned the T. J. Reagan Angela Ferrone, 88 Beloved Wife of Edward S. Kucinski. Grove Presbyterian Church in Scotch Railroad Construction Company for Angela Ferrone, 88, of Lakewood Devoted Mother of Antoinette K. Plains, and of the Scotch Plains- 25 years. He previously had worked in died on Thursday, February 11, in McLaughlin, Natalie Miles Kucinski Fanwood Historical Society. and Russell M. Kucinski. Also the construction department of the Kimball Medical Center in Lakewood. Surviving are her husband, Ed- Central Railroad of New Jersey for 15 Born in Newark, she had lived in survived by three grandchildren. A ward S. Kucinski; two daughters, Memorial Service will be held on years. Springfield, Clark and Westfield be- Saturday, February 20, 1999 at Antoinette K. McLaughlin of He was a member of the Rossmoor fore moving to Lakewood. We appreciate 10:30 AM at the Willow Grove Bethesda, Maryland and Natalie Miles Golf Club in Monroe Township and Surviving are a son, Gerard Ferrone, Presbyterian Church. Funeral Kucinski of Scotch Plains; a son, the Suburban Golf Club in Union. Sr.; a daughter, Marie Schwerdt; a services were held privately through Russell M. Kucinski of Anchorage, He was a Captain in the United brother, Anthony D’Alessio, and three our neighbors Funeral Service of New Jersey, Inc., Alaska, and three grandchildren. States Army during World War II. sisters, Rose Colabelli, Geneva Gaeta, Hillside, New Jersey. In Lieu of A memorial service will be held at Mr. Reagan was a graduate of St. and Carmela De Lorenzo. Flowers, Donations to the Willow 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, February 20, Like you, we appreciate having good neighbors. That's why we also Grove Presbyterian Church, 1961 Thomas College in Scranton. A Funeral Mass was offered on Tues- do our best to be good neighbors. Raritan Road, Scotch Plains, New at the Willow Grove Presbyterian Surviving are his wife, Jessie day, February 16, in St. Martha’s Jersey 07076 and the Muhlenberg Church. Funeral services were held Reagan; three daughters, Nancy Hahn, Church in Point Pleasant. As established members of the Westfield business community, we Regional Medical Center/Hospice, privately through the Funeral Ser- Susan Schweikert and Molly Reagan; Arrangements were handled by the understand the security of dealing with people you know, people you trust! Park Avenue and Randolph Road, vice of New Jersey, Inc. in Hillside. two sons, Tim Reagan and Jamie Pable-Evertz Funeral Home in Point We've built our reputation on this trust. Plainfield, New Jersey 07061 would Memorial donations may be made Reagan; 11 grandchildren and two Pleasant. be appreciated. in lieu of flowers to the Willow Grove great-grandchildren. February 18, 1999 For over 100 years, we've provided area families with sound advice and caring service at times of personal loss. We believe we help the most by listening and providing choices. We hope you remember you can turn to us in times of need. You can also talk to us about planning ahead... removing this burden from the minds of others. Please call us or stop by. 155 South Avenue, Fanwood (908) 322-4350

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• FRED H. GRAY, JR. •WILLIAM A. DOYLE • PAULETTE CRABIEL WAHLER • DALE SCHOUSTRA • DAVID J. CRABIEL Executive Administrator – William A. Doyle WESTFIELD: 318 East Broad St., Fred H. Gray, Jr. Mgr. • 233-0143 CRANFORD: 12 Springfield Ave., Dale R. Schoustra, Mgr. • 276-0092 CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood Thursday, February 18, 1999 Page 11 – Obituaries – Arbor Chamber Announces First Congregational to Host Josephine Rusignola-Restivo, 91, Upcoming Concert Event Pianist at Mid-Day Musicales WESTFIELD — The First Con- chestras. Named Outstanding Senior Citizen gregational Church of Westfield, 125 He is currently pursuing a masters Alice Tully Hall, the Bruno Walter Josephine Rusignola-Restivo, 91, WESTFIELD – The Arbor Cham- Elmer Street, Westfield has an- degree at Rice University. tion Center until 1992. ber Music Society will host its next Hall, Gibbons Hall and Trinity of Scotch Plains died on Friday, Feb- Surviving are a son, Anthony nounced the continuation of their Following the concert. a soup and concert, the third in the group’s 1998- Church. Mid-Day Musicales series of free, sandwich luncheon will be available ruary 12, in Muhlenberg Regional Restivo; a daughter, Jo Anne Weber; They have also performed at Medical Center in Plainfield. 1999 series, on Sunday, February 28, half-hour concerts on Wednesday, in the church social hall for $4.50. a sister, Minnie Lucciano; two broth- at 4 p.m. at St. Paul’s Episcopal Princeton University, Rutgers Uni- Born in Sicily, she had lived in ers, Albert Aiello and Anthony Aiello; February 24. at noon, with a program Funding for these concerts has been Church in Westfield. versity, Seton Hall University, and by pianist Roger Wright. made possible in past by the New Scotch Plains for more than 30 years. seven grandchildren and four great- Salisbury State University in Mary- Mrs. Rusignola-Restivo had been Cellist Andrei Tchekmazov and Mr. Wright has performed across Jersey State Council on the Arts, grandchildren. pianist Irina Nuzova will be the fea- land. a sewing machine operator for A Mass was offered on Tuesday, the United States and Canada He has Department of State through a grant tured performers. A pre-concert lec- They will give recitals during the received awards in several interna- administered by the Union County Schwartz & Mandel in Newark for February 16, at St. Bartholomew the year at the Weill Recital Hall at 30 years before retiring in 1969. ture will be given by composer John tional competitions, the most recent Office of Cultural and Heritage Af- Apostle Roman Catholic Church in Sichel 45 minutes prior to the main Carnegie Hall, Steinway Hall, and She was named Outstanding Fe- Scotch Plains, following the funeral being the 24th Annual Frinna fairs. event. the Merkin Concert Hall in New Awerbuch International Piano Com- male Senior Citizen in Scotch Plains service from the Rossi Funeral Home York. They are also scheduled to in 1981. Musical offerings will include petition, resulting in his New York in Scotch Plains. Schumann’s Adagio and Allegro; perform throughout Italy during the Temple Sholom Plans Mrs. Rusignola-Restivo was a Past February 18, 1999 recital debut at Carnegie Hall’s Weill Brahms’ Sonata in E. minor, Op. 38, 1999-2000 season. Recital Hall last November. Children’s Service President of the Golden Age Senior Admission is $17.50 per concert Citizens and a member of the Senior and Shostakovich’s Sonata, Op 40. A native of Houston, Mr. Wright Sylvia S. Johansen, 87 Mr. Tchekmazov and Ms. Nuzova and $14 for senior citizens. Students Temple Sholom, 815 West Sev- Citizen Housing Committee and the began his piano studies at the age of enth Street, Plainfield will host a Tot Sylvia Stuart Johansen, 87, of formed the Tchekmazov-Nuzova Duo will be admitted for free (the pro- 12. He graduated from Houston’s Past Bicentennial Celebration Com- North Yarmouth, Maine died on gram is recommended for age 10 and Shabbat, a special worship service mittee, all of Scotch Plains. She was in 1988, while living in the Soviet High School for the Performing and Tuesday, February 9, at a Yarmouth up). for kindergarten, nursery and pre- also affiliated with St. John’s Nutri- Union. Since coming to the United Visual Arts, receiving numerous nursing facility. States, they have performed through- To purchase tickets or for more school aged children, on Saturday, awards and scholarships. February 20, at 9 a.m. Born in Salem, Massachusetts, the out the country. information, please call (908) 232- He also graduated from the Moores Hazel M. Wallin, 83 daughter of Anne C. and Robert L. The musicians, who have won 1116 or write to: Arbor Chamber An interactive activity program School of Music at the University of and refreshments will follow. Hazel M. Wallin, 83, of Lakehead, Stuart, she came to Westfield in 1946. numerous awards, recently appeared Music, P.O. Box 2901, Westfield, Houston. California died on Saturday, Febru- Upon her retirement she relocated to in New York at Lincoln Center’s 07091. For more information, please call He has been heard in New York on Temple Sholom at (908) 756-6447. ary 6, at home. Damariscotta, Maine, and moved to WQXR radio and has performed with Born in New Jersey, she had lived North Yarmouth in 1993. Willow Grove to Host Visit several symphonies in Texas, includ- in Westfield, Roselle and in Garden Mrs. Johansen had been a refer- ing the Houston, Dallas Midland- Altar Society Prepares Grove, California before moving to ence librarian at the Westfield Me- Odessa and Victoria Symphony Or- Lakehead in August. morial Library in 1958, and a year By Max McLean on Feb. 28 For Upcoming Meeting Surviving are a son, Robert Wallin; later was named assistant director SCOTCH PLAINS — The monthly there. She retired in 1972 as Director two grandchildren and a great-grand- SCOTCH PLAINS – The Willow and appears on a daily radio show, Catholic Golden Age meeting of St. Bartholomew’s Rosary child. of the library. Grove Presbyterian Church in Scotch “Scripture As Told By Max McLean,” Slates Next Meeting Altar Society will take place on Mon- Funeral services were held on Fri- Prior to moving to Westfield, she Plains will host a 75-minute presen- which is heard on four continents. day, March 1, following the 7:30 p.m. worked in the historical library of the day, February 12, in the Dooley Fu- tation by Max McLean of the New A reception will be held in Ryno SCOTCH PLAINS – The Scotch Mass. neral Home, 218 North Avenue in Essex Institute in Salem, Massachu- Testament “Book of Mark,” on Sun- Hall. Attendees will have an oppor- Plains Chapter of the Catholic Golden A video entitled “The Father’s Cranford. setts, and later held a job in the day, February 28, at 6 p.m. in the tunity to enjoy refreshments and to Age will meet on Sunday, February Gift” will be shown. February 18, 1999 Library of Williams College in church sanctuary. All are invited to meet with Mr. McLean after his pre- 21, at 1:30 p.m. in St. Bartholomew A spaghetti dinner will be held on Debra Ann Hatton, 39 Williamstown, Massachusetts. She attend. sentation. A $10 admission fee is the Apostle Church, Father Nelligan Friday, April 30. There will be two also was employed at the National Mr. McLean, who serves as Presi- requested. Hall, 2032 Westfield Avenue, Scotch seatings, at 5:30 and 7 p.m. Debra Ann Hatton, 39, of Scotch Archives in Washington, D.C. For more information, tickets and Plains. The cost of the dinner is $7 for Plains died on Friday, February 12, dent of Fellowship for the Perform- After retiring to Damariscotta, directions, please call the church of- The meeting will feature a discus- adults and $4 for children ages 7 to in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania. ing Arts, is known for infusing his Mrs. Johansen served on the Board Scripture presentations with insight, fice at (908) 232-5678. sion by CONTACT We Care. 12. Children age 6 and under will be Born in Newark, she had lived in of Directors of the Skidompha Li- Those requiring baby-sitting ser- Members may bring a friend. Par- admitted for free. Scotch Plains for most of her life. humor and energy with great respect brary and was the Director of the vices are asked to register their chil- ticipants are asked to remember the For more information, please call Miss Hatton graduated from Scotch for the subject matter. library’s second hand book shop. He has given performances for dren by name and age in advance by Foodbank. Clem at (908) 322-5409 or Edna at Plains-Fanwood High School in She additionally was a member of calling the church during daytime (908) 889-2152. 1976. audiences from across the religious the Miles Memorial Hospital League and cultural spectrum since 1983, hours. Surviving are her mother, Irene and the Old Bristol Garden Club in Ketubah Unit Plans Hatton of Scotch Plains; a sister, Maine. Movie Screening First Baptist Church Lynn Decker, and a brother, Scott She published a soup cookbook Plans Singles Event Hatton, both of Clinton. SCOTCH PLAINS – The B’nai entitled “A Small Book of Soups,” in B’rith Ketubah Unit (40+) and the Funeral services were held on 1981. – Obituaries – WESTFIELD — The 45+ Inter- members of the Elmora Hebrew Cen- Monday, February 15, in the Memo- While living in North Yarmouth, faith Singles will view a recent movie rial Funeral Home, 155 South Av- ter in Elizabeth will host a screening on a wide-screen in the Lounge at she was a volunteer at the Prince George L. Nelson, 72, Was Army Sergeant; of The Chosen on Sunday, February enue in Fanwood. Memorial Library in Cumberland the First Baptist Church. 170 Elm 21, at 1:30 p.m. at the Elmora He- Memorial contributions may be and was also a member of the Walnut City Construction Worker In Plainfield Street, Westfield, on Saturday, Feb- made to the Plainfield Area Humane brew Center, 420 West End Avenue, ruary 21, at 6 p.m. Refreshments Hill Garden Club. Elizabeth. Society, 75 Rock Avenue, P.O. Box Mrs. Johansen was a 1929 gradu- George L. Nelson, 72, of Plainfield Gertrude Nelson of Greenville, South will be served. A discussion will be led by Rabbi 3074, Plainfield, 07063. ate of Holten High School in Danvers, died on Wednesday, February 10, at Carolina; 20 grandchildren and 12 The singles group meets regu- February 18, 1999 home. great-grandchildren. Samuel Rosenberg, spiritual leader larly on Sundays from 9 to 10:15 Massachusetts, where she was class of the Elmora Hebrew Center, fol- valedictorian. She received her Bach- Born in Camden, South Carolina, Funeral services were held on a.m. in the Fellowship Hall of the lowing the movie. Frances M. Cere, 85 elor of Science Degree in Library he had lived in Plainfield for 50 Monday, February 15, at the Rose of church. Widows, widowers, the di- Frances M. Cere, 85, of Fanwood years. Sharon Community Church in The event will be open to the Jew- vorced, and individuals who have Science from Simmons College in ish community. There is no charge died on Friday, February 12, in Boston in 1933. Mr. Nelson was a construction and Plainfield. never been married, 45 years old or for admission. Refreshments will be Muhlenberg Regional Medical Cen- She was predeceased by her hus- maintenance worker for the City of Arrangements were handled by the older, share continental breakfast served. ter in Plainfield. band of 54 years, Chester E. Johansen, Plainfield and the Plainfield Police Judkins Colonial Home in Plainfield. and discussion around an aspect of February 18, 1999 To respond or to obtain directions, Born in New York City, she had in 1993. Department for 25 years. the single life. please call Phyllis at (973) 992-5791 lived in Roselle Park before moving Surviving are a daughter, Martha He was a member of the Refuge Newcomers are invited to both by Friday, February 19. to Fanwood 32 years ago. Sharp of North Yarmouth; a son, Church of Christ in Plainfield. activities. Mrs. Cere had been a seamstress Stephen C. Johansen of New York He was an United States Army Irene R. Buchbauer, 85 for Fusco Brothers in Roselle for five City; a brother, Robert C. Stuart of veteran of World War II, attaining Irene R. Buchbauer, 85, of Newton Torah Center to Present years in the late 1940s. North Andover, Massachusetts; two the rank of Sergeant. Mr. Nelson was died on Thursday, February 11, in Surviving are her husband, Mindy grandchildren; three step-grandchil- an anti-aircraft gunner and automo- the Newton Valley View Care Center A. Cere. dren and one great-granddaughter. bile mechanic. in Newton. Special Lecture for Purim A Mass was offered yesterday, Burial and memorial services will Surviving are his wife, Ethel Born in Rahway, she had lived in Wednesday, February 17, in the Ro- be held in the spring. Nelson; three sons, Earl Randolph of Westfield before moving to Newton WESTFIELD – The Union County Charlotte, North Carolina, Leron “Tea and Torah” is a joint project of man Catholic Church of the Assump- Memorial donations may be made in 1995. Torah Center in Westfield will spon- the Union County Torah Center and tion in Roselle Park, following fu- to Skidompha Library in Nelson of Savannah, Georgia and Mrs. Buchbauer, who was a beau- sor a special Purim lecture, “Behind John Nelson of Plainfield; six daugh- the JCC. The lecture is open to the neral services at the Mastapeter Sub- Damariscotta or the Prince Memo- tician, had owned the Colonial Beauty the Mask,” on Wednesday, February public free of charge. For more infor- urban Funeral Home in Roselle Park. rial Library in Cumberland. ters, Carol Evans, Althea Nelson and Shop in Rahway for many years be- 24, at 8 p.m. at the Jewish Commu- Patricia Nelson, all of Plainfield, mation, please call (908) 789-5252. February 18, 1999 February 18, 1999 fore retiring. nity Center of Central New Jersey Belinda Nelson and Sharon Nelson, She was a foster grandparent of the (JCC) in Scotch Plains. Gerald T. Quinn, 68, Was Electrician both of Charlotte, and Lynn Will- Woodbridge Developmental Center. The lecture will focus on the in- Single Parents Group iams of Scotch Plains; five brothers, Surviving are a son, Dr. Charles sights and the historical lessons of At Runnells Hospital For Many Years Robert Nelson, Isaac Nelson and John Buchbauer, and three grandchildren. Purim and Jewish survival, accord- Plans Next Meeting Nelson, all of Plainfield, and Rich- A Mass was offered on Saturday, ing to Rabbi Levi Block of the Torah The Single Parents Association of Gerald T. Quinn, 68, of Westfield Jonathan Dobbins; two stepdaugh- ard Nelson and Henry Nelson, both February 13, in St. Joseph’s Church Center. Essex and Union Counties will meet died on Sunday, February 14, in Over- ters, Melissa Padilla and Jennifer of Camden, South Carolina; six sis- in Newton. Rabbi Block will present the pro- on Monday, February 22, from 7 to 9 look Hospital in Summit. Layman; three grandchildren and ters, Alberta Scott, Sophie Alston, Funeral arrangements were gram as part of the Wednesday p.m. at St. George’s Episcopal Church Born in Jersey City, he had lived in three step-grandchildren. Rosalie Harden and Janie Nelson, all handled by the Smith-McCracken evening “Tea and Torah” sessions. in Maplewood. Elizabeth before moving to Westfield A Mass of Christian Burial was of Plainfield, Louise Allen of Funeral Home in Newton. “Many of the issues facing Jewish “Securing Your Family’s Future: A in 1988. held yesterday, Wednesday, February Camden, South Carolina, and February 18, 1999 life today are similar to those that Practical Game Plan for Single Par- Mr. Quinn had been an electrician 17, at St. Helen’s Roman Catholic challenged the Jews in ancient Per- ents” will be the topic of discussion. at Runnells Specialized Hospital of Church in Westfield. Felix Sorgee, 73, VFW Post Commander; sia,” he observed. “The story of Purim David Thursfield, Vice President of Union County in Berkeley Heights Interment took place at Holy Cross has an important lesson for Jewish Stone Financial in Springfield and a from 1983 until his retirement in Cemetery in North Arlington. NJ Transit Bus Operator and Supervisor continuity as well as a significant chartered financial consultant, will 1997. He had previously worked as a Funeral arrangements were mystical message. discuss strategies that can aid single terminal manager at the Youngstown handled by the Dooley Colonial Felix Sorgee, 73, of Eufaula, Okla- mander of the Veterans of Foreign “Our goal is to give those partici- parent families in building solid foun- Cartage Company in Elizabeth for Home, 556 Westfield Avenue in homa died on Tuesday, February 9, Wars Post No. 8798. He also was the pating a deeper insight into the holi- dations, even if resources are limited. many years. Westfield. in Muskogee Hospital in Oklahoma. AU-State Post Commander from day of Purim, both from a theological For more information, please call Surviving are his wife, Helen Dob- Memorial contributions may be Born in Westfield, he moved to 1990 to 1992. and historical perspective,” he re- (973) 313-0481. Admission is free bins; a son, Gerald J.T. Quinn; a made in lieu of flowers to the Ameri- Eufaula in 1983. Surviving are his wife of 54 years, marked. and babysitting will be available. daughter, Coleen Quinn; a stepson, can Cancer Society. Mr. Sorgee had been a bus opera- Lula Sorgee; two daughters, Vicky February 18, 1999 tor and supervisor for NJ Transit for Coles and Sue Ann Webster; a son, 28 years before retiring in 1983. Felix Sorgee, Jr.; five grandchildren Golden Lights Group Patricia Childs, 64, Hospital Nurse; He served in the United States and a great-grandchild. Army during World War II with the Funeral services were held on Worked in Red Bank for 15 Years 42nd Rainbow Division, and was a Thursday, February 11, in the Kelley Entertains Community Patricia West Childs, 64, of Scotch Childs, in 1998. member, Junior Vice Commander, Memorial Chapel of Black’s Funeral Plains died on Saturday, February Surviving are her daughter, Senior Vice Commander and Com- Home in Eufaula. SCOTCH PLAINS – The Golden invited to participate. Religious and 13, at home. Kathleen W. Silber of Scotch Plains, February 18, 1999 Lights, a senior singing group from humorous songs are also included Born in East Orange, she had lived and three grandchildren. the Evangel Church in Scotch in the ensemble’s repertoire. in Monmouth Beach for more than Memorial services were held on Edward E. Ard, 69, Former Councilman; Plains, has been entertaining vari- The Golden Lights have per- 40 years before moving to Scotch Tuesday, February 16, at the Memo- ous groups throughout Union formed at the Ashbrook Nursing Plains. rial Funeral Home, 155 South Av- Founder of Ard Real Estate Appraisals County and surrounding areas for Home in Scotch Plains, Brighton Mrs. Childs had been a licensed enue in Fanwood. Interment was pri- the past two years. Gardens Assisted Living in practical nurse at Riverview Hospi- vate. Edward E. Ard, 69, of Scotch Plains Mr. Ard was a member of the The group, which includes 35 men Mountainside, Chelsea Assisted tal in Red Bank from 1967 to 1982. In lieu of flowers, memorial dona- died on Friday, February 12, at home. Roselle Golf Club. and women, sings and narrates its Living in Fanwood, and for the She was predeceased by her first tions may be made to a charity of Born in Buffalo, New York, he had Surviving are three brothers, Judge theme, currently called “Young At Golden Agers in Scotch Plains. husband, Robert E. West in 1997, one’s choice. lived in Elizabeth and Roselle before John L. Ard, James J. Ard and Wil- Heart.” The Golden Lights may be reached moving to Scotch Plains six years liam T. Ard, and a sister, Anne Marie and by her second husband, Russell February 18, 1999 The program features old time love through the Evangel Church at (908) ago. Koppisch. songs, and audience members are 322-9300. A former councilman in Roselle, A Mass was offered on Tuesday, Angie Radano, 86, Production Worker Mr. Ard was the founder and Vice February 16, in the Immaculate Heart President of Ard Real Estate Ap- of Mary Roman Catholic Church in Education With a Difference... praisals in Clark from 1965 until Scotch Plains. At Silva Trim, RCA and Inland Steel Since 1953 Angie Radano, 86, of South She was predeceased by her hus- 1992, when he retired. Funeral arrangements were Plainfield died on Saturday, February band, William J. Radano, in 1993. He served as a Staff Sergeant in the handled by the Dooley Funeral Home, Redeemer 13, at Somerset Manor Assisted Liv- Surviving are a daughter, Marilyn United States Air Force during the 218 North Avenue in Cranford. ing Facility in Somerset. R. Mayer of South Plainfield; a son, Korean Conflict. February 18, 1999 Lutheran Born in Long Island City, New York, Anthony P. Radano of Readington; a she had lived in Jersey City and in sister, Marie Sansbury of Winter Gar- Day School Scotch Plains before settling in South den, Florida; three brothers, Louis Good News Plainfield in 1964. Trevison of Jersey City, Louis Lamonea Open House • Tuesday, March 9 • 9:30am - 8pm Mrs. Radano had been a production of Bradley Beach and Anthony I WILL lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help. My worker at Silva Trim in South Trevison of Buena; four grandchildren help cometh from the LORD, which made heaven and earth. He will not Quality Education for the Christian Community Plainfield, RCA in Raritan and the and five great-grandchildren. suffer thy foot to be moved : he that keepeth thee will not slumber. Behold, Nursery, Kindergarten, Elementary (Grades 1-6) Inland Steel Company in Jersey City Funeral services were held yester- he that keepeth Israel shall neither slumber or sleep. The LORD is thy day, Wednesday, February 17, at the before retiring in 1977. keeper: the LORD is thy shade upon thy right hand. The sun shall not Extended Care – 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. She was a member of the American McCriskin Home for Funerals in South Association of Retired Persons and the Plainfield, followed by a Mass at St. smite me by day, nor the moon by night. The LORD shall preserve thee Summer Programs Available from all evil: he shall preserve thy soul. The LORD shall preserve thy South Plainfield Senior Citizens. Luke’s Church in North Plainfield. 229 Cowperthwaite Place She also was a member of the Sa- Memorial contributions may be going out and thy coming in from this time forth, and even for ever more. High Academic Standards Westfield cred Heart Roman Catholic Church in made to Copsa Adult Day Program, Concerned, Certified Teachers South Plainfield. 671 Hoes Lane, Piscataway, 08854. Psalm 121 The Gospel 908-232-1592 February 18, 1999 CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood Thursday, February 18, 1999 Page 13 THE WEEK IN SPORTS FEIGHNER STRIKES FOR 18 PTS.; MCKEON SINKS 13 Raider Hoopsters Win Clash With Blue Devil Girls, 47-28

By DAVID B. CORBIN gerous outside shooting ability, short set shot to end the quarter. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times brought out the Blue Devil defense. “We ran something called a regu- Team quickness allowed the Scotch When the defense did come out, Nikki lar-two where Nikki runs the Plains-Fanwood girls basketball team and Jeannie McCoy passed into baseline so she can drive the baseline, to jump to a convincing, early lead Feighner who would slide in the layup. I was posted on the block and my and determination kept them well The Blue Devils had a particular shots went in when they passed to enough ahead to defeat the Westfield height disadvantage due to the ab- me,” said Feighner of the Raiders’ High School girls, 47-28, in Scotch sence of center Monique Brendel, so strategy. “We were really pumped Plains on February 11. Raider center their defense had to be reorganized. up. We were really ready for them. Katie Feighner chilled the Blue Dev- The Raiders were determined to keep We wanted revenge.” ils with 18 points. them disorganized. Feighner added, “We were expect- Feighner was fierce as she scored Blue Devil Carolyn Matthews ing them to play Nikki tight but we the Raiders’ first 10 points. Only Blue pulled a defensive rebound and fed had a play for it and were able to Devil Liz McKeon hit for two points McKeon who drove to the basket for defeat it.” David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times during that Raider run. Feighner ef- another layup. Courtney Thornton In the second quarter, the Raiders COMPLETING A BIG COMEBACK Blue Devil Onur Tezucar clamps Cougar John Donofrio of Cranford in a cradle fectively hovered near the basket while followed with a layup to make the put on a stealing exhibition that Jesse and picks up back points. Tezucar, who was upset in the semifinals, battled back, then beat Donofrio, 15-6, for third place teammate Nikki McCoy, with her dan- score 10-6, but Jeannie McCoy hit a CONTINUED ON PAGE 16 in the Union County Wrestling Tournament at 152. TEZUCAR UPSET BUT REBOUNDS TO TAKE THIRD Melendez Wins, Feeley Gets Second at UCT Wrestling

By DAVID B. CORBIN go all out. The result was a 3-1 deci- tried four shots then was working Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times sion with Melendez scoring a for the pin but he just kept balling Scotch Plains-Fanwood High takedown and an escape while Garri- up. I guess he thought that if he School wrestler Tony Melendez won son scored an escape. could keep it close he might be able his second county crown and team- “I think that when I wrestled him to bang one out.” mate Jim Feeley was skimmed for the in the finals he was stalling a lot,” Feeley, wrestling with a strong heavyweight title at the Union County said Melendez of Garrison. “He did sense of determination, made quick Wrestling Tournament held at Dunn nothing but defensive wrestling. I CONTINUED ON PAGE 15 Center in Elizabeth on February 13. Westfield High School senior Onur Tezucar, seeded first at 152, gallantly fought back from a stunning upset to place third in his weight class. Prior to the finals, several presen- tations were made. For his outstand- ing achievement in guiding his team David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times DEVILS AND RAIDERS REACHING TO HIGHER HEIGHTS Raider Jeannie McCoy, No. 3, and Blue Devil Liz to a 13-2 record, Scotch Plains- McKeon, No. 21, along with Raider Christine Bowers reach for a loose ball during their game in Scotch Plains on February 11. Fanwood High School Head Coach Mike Artigliere was named Union County Coach of the Year. BOATWRIGHT STRIKES FOR 20; MARTINEZ HITS 13 There were no upsets in Melendez’s bouts at 130. He pinned Greg Buttitta of New Providence in 3:01, then showed Blue Devil Dan Caprario the Raider Boys Beat the Clock; lights in 1:49. In the semis, Melendez put on a takedown clinic to annihilate Rob Verhoeven of Cranford, 16-3. In the finals, however, Melendez faced a coy Bryan Garrison of Roselle Top Blue Devil Cagers, 47-44 Park. Earlier in the season, Melendez David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times pinned Garrison during a dual meet. TRYING TO WORK LEGS Raider Tony Melendez, left, tries to work legs on By DAVID B. CORBIN senior Maurice Boatwright was play- of his wrists in practice yesterday This time, Garrison was reluctant to Panther Bryan Garrison during their finals bout. Melendez defeated Garrison, 3-1. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times ing possessed and netted a game- and can’t play. So I’m going to play Senior dedication day brought out high 20 points. junior Jeff Weber.” Clip This Ad the best in the Blue Devil seniors, “Tonight is our last home game Interestingly enough, it was Weber but a tenacious come-back on the and this is a dedication to our se- who drew first blood, hitting from Jersey C 1 Adult part of the Scotch Plains-Fanwood niors,” said Blue Devil Head Coach three-point range. Langton followed Admission $5 High School boys basketball team Kevin Everly prior to the game. “So, with a short set shot to put the Blue ended in a 47-44 Raider victory in I am going to play my seniors. Unfor- Devils ahead 5-0, then junior Ron With This Ad Westfield on February 12. Blue Devil tunately, Pete Anzelone broke both Jenerette swished a two-pointer to put the Raiders on the board. Moments Home Design & later Jenerette hit a two-pointer from the left corner, making the score 5-4. Boatwright came to life offensively and nailed a three-pointer, then Raider James Allen Osborne hit two free throws. Jenerette tied the score Landscape Show wit a nice left-side jumper, but Blue Devil Matt Rosen banged in a right- side jumper to make the score 10-8. Boatwright put on another show February 19 • 20 • 21 and hit two-straight jumpers, one from the right side and one from the left. Next he swiped the ball from the Fri. - 3pm to 9:30pm • Sat. - 10am to 9:30pm • Sun - 10am to 6pm grasp of a Raider and quickly passed to Weber who rolled in the layup to put the Blue Devils in front 16-8. Jenerette Westfield Armory came back with a layup just before the buzzer to end the first quarter. Langton found Weber on the right 908 David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times corner. Weber fired in a three-pointer 925-6699925-6699 TOSSING IN THE BALL Blue Devil Doug Minarik, No. 15, looks for to give the Blue Devils a nine-point teammate Tom Langton, back center, to get open. Raiders Ryan Hahner, center, lead. The Raiders roared back with a and Andy Feeley, right, watch for the toss. CONTINUED ON PAGE 14 Offering the Very Best In January Scholar Athlete Total Home Remodeling & Landscape Design SURGENT’S Westfield High School • Remodeling & New Construction • Cooking Shows & Demostrations LIZ MCKEON Senior - Captain of girls Taylor & Love basketball team. McKeon averages SCHOOL OF GYMNASTICS • Beautiful Landscape Displays • Ages 6-18 436 South Ave • Small Classes approximately 20 points per game and is the • Ability Grouping major rebounder on the team. Against 15th- Westfield Bring Your Plans and Westfield ranked Elizabeth, McKeon scored 21 points 469 South Ave Meet The Pro’s 908-317-0523 and pulled down 12 rebounds. She is clearly 654-6666 The among the elite in Union County basketball players. McKeon is nearing the 1,000 point Leader mark in her high school career, a feat that few Store athletes ever accomplish. Liz ranks high Subs, Deli & 109 E. Broad academically and has leadership qualities. The Catering St Scholar athlete of the Month was created by 221 South Ave Westfield The Westfield Leader and The Times and is Westfield 233-5609 made possible by the listed sponsors. 233-0430 The Mattress Kehler’s Factory Athletic E ducational Achievement Balance A thletic Achievement

G ood School Standing FREE Parking Children Under 12 FREE L eadership National Guard Armory • Westfield 261 South Ave E nthusiasm Westfield 789-0140 232-1919 Opposite Westfield High School CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK Page 14 Thursday, February 18, 1999 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION THREE-PRONGED ASSAULT SPEARS VICTORY Raider Boys Finish 4th in Group Track The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Devil Hoop Attack Downs High School boys track and field team finished in a tie for fourth with Wall at the Group 3 State Track and Field Meet held at Jadwin Kardinal Cagers, 59-56 Gym in Princeton on February 14. The Raiders totaled 18 points. Lake- 14 each. Rosen finished with four wood won with 40 points. By DAVID B. CORBIN point out that he is also a very good Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times points and Jeff Weber scored three. Raider Blair Woodward cleared shot blocker. He averages at least five Especially, in the second half of 6’6” to take first in the high jump or six blocks a game. When he gradu- Seniors Tom Langton, Maurice the season, Anzelone has stepped up and tied with Josh Minkins of ates, we will miss him a lot.” Boatwright and Pete Anzelone com- his quality of play. Everly commented, Willingboro in the 55-meter hurdles bined for 48 points as the Westfield Kardinal John DaSilva hit a center “We had a team meeting and I talked with a time of 7.82. jumper at the start of the second High School boys basketball team to him and said ‘Do not worry about Woodward also teamed with quarter. Langton received a pass from frustrated Kearny, 59-56, in West- your shots. Just get it done and prove Nathan Jones, Dan Harrison and field on February 9. The clever use of Minarik and softly laid it in for the to everybody how good of a player Mike Dixon to come in sixth in the score. John DaSilva duplicated his inside-outside scoring tactics knocked you are.’” 4x400 meter relay with a time of previous jumper, then Langton gath- the Kardinals out of their defensive Boatwright’s stellar performance 3:40.2. game plan. ered a rebound and pushed in an- in the second half did not go unrec- Westfield Blue Devil Megan other layup. Next, Anzelone grabbed The strategy took a while to take ognized. Everly explained, “Basically Shutts finished sixth in the 1,600- an offensive rebound and hit a short effect as the Kardinals jumped to a what happened was they (Kearny) meter run with a time of 5:30.62. 15-11 lead after the first quarter. jumper to close to within one of the went to a zone and our goal was to get The top six places in each event Kardinals. David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times They effectively took advantage of a the ball to the middle. When you get will compete at the Meet of Cham- temporary right-side weakness in the The Kardinals did not stay dor- HEAD AND SHOULDERS ABOVE Blue Devil Tom Langton stretches head the ball to the middle, the zone col- and shoulders above the Kardinals while grabbing a rebound. pions held at Jadwin Gym on Sun- Devil defense and hit several jump- mant as Romero Papin sank a jumper. lapses in the middle. Then, we teach day, February 21. Anzelone was fouled and hit both of ers from that side. our kids to look opposite for the guys his foul shots. After the Kardinals Anzelone drew first blood with a on the perimeter. There we have Mo left side jumper but the Kardinals went ahead, 24-20, Anzelone re- (Maurice) or, on top, it’s Matt Raider Boys Beat the Clock; Devil Keglers Win bounded his own shot and laid it in quickly scored seven when Kardinals (Rosen). When Jeff (Weber) looked for two, then Langton added another Joe DaSilva hit a layup and Dave opposite, Mo was there.” Section 2 Tourney Lorenzo hit a two-point jumper, then layup to tie the score. Top Blue Devil Cagers, 47-44 The Westfield High School bowl- a three-point jumper. Matt Rosen Langton was on fire and added Kearny 11 21 11 16 59 Westfield 15 14 17 10 56 ing team put it all together and nailed a right-side jumper, but the another layup to give the Blue Devils CONTINUED FROM PAGE 13 totaled 3,002 to capture the North Kardinals flew back with a short a 26-24 lead. Anzelone added two nine-point run to tie the game, 19- while Boatwright hit another two- Jersey, Section 2 title at Bellclair Cougar Cagers Ice 19. Osborne hit for two, Bennie pointer before the buzzer. Lanes in Montclair on February Martinez took two steps to his right With a 40-32 lead, the Blue Devils 13. Brett Rosenblatt led the Blue Blue Devils, 70-67 and banged a three-pointer from the appeared to be on the verge of another Devil alley assault with a 669 se- right-center of the arc, Andy Feeley victory. Brown sank a free throw and ries. Leading 53-50 entering the final sank a jumper, then Martinez netted Martinez sank two free throws. Rosenblatt’s total was the fifth- quarter, the Westfield High School a two-pointer. The Blue Devils called Osborne snatched a steal and drove in highest in the tournament. Team- boys basketball team were iced by time out. for the layup, but Boatwright made a mates Dan Rock totaled 610, Evan the cool shooting from Bob Haber Langton was fouled and made the major-league, chest-expanding block Baum had 587, Tim Caprario had who hit 10 points to lead the Cran- second of his free throws, then Doug which electrified the fans. Unfortu- 582 and Chris Marotta totaled 554. ford boys to a 70-67 victory in West- Minarik took the ball out from un- nately, the electricity in the clock went field on February 10. Blue Devil derneath the basket and found on the blink and the game was delayed senior Maurice Boatwright fired in Boatwright open. Boatwright slid in on three occasions while officials at- Tiger Cagers Rip 25 points while things were still the layup. Next Weber stole the ball tempted to correct the problem. heated. and passed to Boatwright who rolled Unfortunately, for the Blue Devils, Raider Boys, 72-46 With the score tied at 67, Cougar in another layup. Martinez played after the delay their hands went icy Jamaal Tate and Dan Del Valle Marc Petito zapped a three-pointer for the final shot of the half and sank cold. In the final six minutes, only were too much for the Scotch Plains- with just eight seconds remaining. it to make the score 24-21. Boatwright scored four points while Fanwood High School boys basket- Haber finished with 27 points. Blue Boatwright sank 11 points in the the Raiders went on to add 12 and to ball team as the Tigers lunged to a Devils Tom Langton had 13 points, first half and Weber scored eight, two pull out the victory. 72-46 win in Linden on February 9. Pete Anzelone scored 12, Matt Rosen of which were via three-pointers. “Lately, they have been playing quite James Allen Osborne led the Raiders put in nine, Jim McKeon had five Jenerette had all eight of his points in well,” Leonardi said of Westfield. with 14 points. and Jeff Weber sank three. the first quarter and Martinez hit all Leonardi commented on the pos- Del Valle hit eight points as the seven of his in the second quarter. Tigers went on a 23-10 run in the David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times Cranford (10-8) 21 14 15 20 70 sible reasons for the Raiders’ come SHOOTING A FREE THROW Blue Devil Pete Anzelone prepares to take a Westfield (3-14) 20 13 20 14 67 “Bennie was really hurt. He had a back. “We went full-court man-to-man first quarter. Del Valle finished with free throw against Kearny. Westfield defeated the Kardinals, 59-56, in West- pulled groin, but he loosened his ban- and trapped the ball. We made some 15 points, 11 assists and 10 steals. field on February 9. dage and it seemed to help,” said Raider steals and scored. Our half-court press Tate sank 23 points, had 14 rebounds Highlanders Crush Head Coach Willie Leonardi. “He did seemed to work. We put quicker people and five blocked shots. jumper to take a 9-4 lead. free throws, but the Kardinals came hit a nice jumper off a play we called.” out and that got us motivated.” Junior Ron Jenerette had 12 points, Boatwright hit a foul shot, but Joe back with a free throw and a two- Central Boy Cagers Holding a slight lead, the Blue Leonardi also commented, “We Andy Feeley scored seven, Bennie point jumper, making the score, 28- DaSilva hit a right-side jumper. The Governor Livingston High Devils were not satisfied and were down a lot. They tried to hold Martinez and Derek Brown hit four Anzelone found the mark from the 27. Langton hit a layup, then team- outscored the Raiders, 16-11, in the the lead and sometimes when teams each, Rich Brown and Dave Herrmann mate Jim McKeon nailed a jumper. School boys basketball team gained right side, then after Joe DaSilva its third victory of the year with a third. Langton hit a free throw, We- do that they get tight. Then, we got had two each and Ryan Hahner added made a foul shot, Anzelone slicked in Kardinal Steve Hakusa slid in a layup ber hit a free throw after a technical lucky. Another key point was one for the Raiders who slipped to 10- at the buzzer to make the halftime 55-37 crushing of Newark Central a layup. Joe DaSilva sank another in Berkeley Heights on February foul call, then Jim McKeon nailed a Osborne’s three-point play.” 8. Linden rose to 14-4. jumper then Blue Devil Doug Minarik score, 32-29. jumper and later assisted Wagner on 12. Sc Plns-Fanwood 10 12 13 11 46 netted the final two points of the Anzelone continued his scoring Sc Plns_Fanwood 10 11 11 15 47 After a 12-12 first quarter, the a layup to stretch the lead to 31-21. Westfield 16 8 16 4 44 Linden 23 19 20 10 72 quarter. pace in the second half, but the Kardinals came on strong in the third Highlanders took a four-point lead Langton played mostly a defensive at the half, then began to run away Blue Devils Bounce role in the first quarter by pulling to regain the lead, 46-43. Since the with the lead in the second half. down several defensive rebounds. In Kardinals were forced throughout Irvington Matmen the game to be preoccupied with Terence Reilly led the thumping the second quarter, he played a dev- with 31 points, 17 in the first half. Onur Tezucar, Matt Castaldo and astating offensive role as well, scor- Anzelone and Langton, Boatwright Teammate Chris Butler hit for 11 Mike Kivetz came on strong in the ing 11 points. Langton strategically began his scoring tear in the second half. With less than 2:00 remaining points. upper weight classes to insure the positioned himself inside and grabbed Westfield High School wrestling in the game, the Blue Devils battled Nwk Central (8-10) 12 7 7 11 37 nearly all of the offensive rebounds, team of a 43-33 victory over received clever passes and converted back to tie the game, then Boatwright Gov. Livingston 12 11 14 18 55 sank a decisive three-pointer to seal Irvington on February 8. them to layups. 103: — Ricardo Gonzales (I) won by “They were small so we basically the victory. forfeit tried to get the ball inside to Langton,” Anzelone finished with 20 points Roselle Boys Sink 112: — Harold Volcy (I) d. Mike said Blue Devil Head Coach Kevin and Langton and Boatwright totaled Sawicki, 9-2 Everly of his strategy with Kearny. Vikings, 69-59 119: — Dan Sawicki (W) p. Rasheen “If they triple-team or double-team Viking Boys Flatten Bell, 2:41 him, that will open up our players on Laquan Washington hit for 22 125: — Anthony Lawson (I) p. Jim the outside.” Highlanders, 44-38 points and Jean Baptiste sank 20 to Villane, 3:41 Langton’s mastery of the boards lead the Roselle High School boys 130: — Andres Lebron (I) p. Dan Junior Steve Benton burned the basketball team over Union Catho- Caprario, 2:33 (rebounding) compelled Everly to say, 135: — Tony Tomasso (W) p. Angelo “It was to his advantage when he was net for 14 points to lift the Union lic, 69-59, in Roselle on February 9. Catholic High School boys basket- Joey Green led the Vikings with 15 Rivera, 4:43 playing a team which was a little bit 140: — Sean Joffe (W) p. Alfredo smaller, that he would have a better ball team over the Highlanders from points. Roselle got the drop on the Vikings Rodriguez, :46 view of the basket. He is a very im- Governor Livingston, 44-38, in 145: — Tom Hanscom (W) p. Benson Scotch Plains on February 9. early, out-pointing them , 23-15, in portant part of our team. If he’s out, David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times Blane, 5:21 it’s a whole different ball game.” The Vikings took advantage of a the first quarter. By halftime the Vi- TRYING TO OUTFLANK HAHNER Blue Devil Maurice Boatwright, right, 152: — Onur Tezucar (W) md. Everly added, “He has long arms hefty, 19-7, second quarter run to king sunk to a 37-26 deficit. Carlos tries to outflank Raider Ryan Hahner as Blue Devils, Matt Rosen No. 4, and Jeff Ricardo Rodriguez, 14-4 and that helps but I would like to gain a substantial, 29-15, halftime Jefferson put in 13 points, Steve Weber, No. 12, look on. 160: — Matt Castaldo (W) d. Laquan lead. Carlos Jefferson scored 12 Benton crammed in 12, Kwaku Mor- Shamberger, 10-3 points, Joey Green had 10 and gan scored nine, Eric Conrad had Raider Rich Brown rolled in a 171: — Mike Kivetz (W) p. Hakim PUBLIC NOTICE Kwaku Morgan added six for the six, Matt Karasiewicz had three and layup, then Boatwright banged in POSTERS Atkinson, 1:39 Vikings who improved to 9-8. William White added one for the one from three-point range. McKeon 189: — Nafis Baker (I) p. Josh Ray, SHERIFF’S SALE The Westfield Leader and The Times Vikings who sank to 8-8. Roselle stole the ball and drove in for the 1:06 SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, Gov. Livingston 8 7 11 12 38 have the capabilities of making large 215: — Brian Williams (W) won by CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, Union Catholic 10 19 5 10 44 rose to 11-4. layup to give the Blue Devils a 36-23 color posters (24x18 and smaller) of DOCKET NO. F-8063-98. forfeit Union Catholic 15 11 14 19 59 lead. Raiders Dave Herrmann hit for sports photos or any photos you may Hwt: — Greg Bartholewy (I) p. SUMMIT BANK, A NATIONAL BANK- two, Hal Burwell hit for four, Brown ING ASSOCIATION, PLAINTIFF vs. PUBLIC NOTICE Roselle 23 14 13 19 69 wish to be reproduced. 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SHERIFF’S SALE Newark East Side decided to for- public vendue, on the 6th Floor of the Union CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, ASSOCIATION, PLAINTIFF vs. SAIYYAD FIRST TOWN MORTGAGE CORPO- SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, feit their sure losers instead of hav- County Court House (Tower) 2 Broad Street, DATED NOVEMBER 10, 1998 FOR SALE MUHAMMAD, SALEEM MOINI, DEFEN- RATION, PLAINTIFF vs. EDDIE L. DAVIS, CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, ing them face the 14-2 Raiders who Elizabeth, New Jersey on WEDNESDAY OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. DANT. ET AL., DEFENDANT. DOCKET NO. F-17604-97. THE 3RD DAY OF MARCH A.D., 1999 at By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu- CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, GMAC MORTGAGE CORPORATION, won, 73-6, on February 9. Only six two o’clock in the afternoon of said day. All tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by DATED NOVEMBER 13, 1998 FOR SALE DATED JANUARY 9, 1998 FOR SALE OF PLAINTIFF vs. PASSADE JEAN, ET ALS, Red Raiders faced the Raiders and successful bidders must have 20% of their public vendue, on the 6th Floor of the Union OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. MORTGAGED PREMISES. DEFENDANT. only one won. bid available in cash or certified check at the County Court House (Tower) 2 Broad Street, By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu- By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu- CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, 103: — Lucas Francavilla (SPF) p. Felipe conclusion of the sales. Elizabeth, New Jersey on WEDNESDAY tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by DATED NOVEMBER 17, 1998 FOR SALE Santos, 1:18 The judgment amount is $74,713.24. THE 3RD DAY OF MARCH A.D., 1999 at public vendue, on the 6th Floor of the Union public vendue, on the 6th Floor of the Union OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. The property to be sold is located in the two o’clock in the afternoon of said day. All County Court House (Tower) 2 Broad Street, County Court House (Tower) 2 Broad Street, By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu- 119: — Augusto Pinto (N) p. Mike City of Elizabeth in the County of Union, and successful bidders must have 20% of their Elizabeth, New Jersey on WEDNESDAY Elizabeth, New Jersey on WEDNESDAY tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by Loewinger, 3:52 State of New Jersey. bid available in cash or certified check at the THE 3RD DAY OF MARCH A.D., 1999 at THE 24TH DAY OF FEBRUARY A.D., public vendue, on the 6th Floor of the Union 125: — Charlie Tripet (SPF) p. Alexi Commonly known as: 202-204 Delaware conclusion of the sales. two o’clock in the afternoon of said day. All 1999 at two o’clock in the afternoon of said County Court House (Tower) 2 Broad Street, Mendez, 2:43 Street, Elizabeth, New Jersey. The judgment amount is $402,457.59. successful bidders must have 20% of their day. All successful bidders must have 20% Elizabeth, New Jersey on WEDNESDAY 135: — Tony Melendez (SPF) p. Tax Lot No. 5 in Block No. 180. The property to be sold is located in the bid available in cash or certified check at the of their bid available in cash or certified THE 10TH DAY OF MARCH A.D., 1999 at Giovanni Merchenz, 2:26 Total Dimensions of Lot: Approximately BOROUGH of MOUNTAINSIDE, New Jer- conclusion of the sales. check at the conclusion of the sales. two o’clock in the afternoon of said day. All 140: — Mike Natale (SPF) d. Darwin 29 feet by 100 feet. sey 07092-1708, County of UNION and The judgment amount is $134,957.34. The judgment amount is $178,380.03. successful bidders must have 20% of their Nicholas, 10-6 Nearest Cross Street: Second Avenue. State of New Jersey. The property to be sold is located in the The property to be sold is located in the bid available in cash or certified check at the Prior Mortgage to General Investment Commonly known as: 1482 FORCE CITY of ELIZABETH in the County of City of Elizabeth in the County of Union, New conclusion of the sales. 145: — Mike Grabel (SPF) md. Jose Corp., dated July 30, 1971, and recorded DRIVE, MOUNTAINSIDE, NEW JERSEY UNION, and the State of New Jersey. Jersey. The judgment amount is $217,613.83. Cano, 14-3 September 10, 1971 in Mortgage Book 2916, 07092-1708. Tax LOT NO. (ACCT#) 589.A BLOCK Commonly known as: 75 Parker Road, MUNICIPALITY: Elizabeth. Page 39 in the initial amount of $5,119.68. Tax Lot No. 45 in Block No. 3.A. NO. (WARD) 6. Elizabeth, New Jersey 07201. COUNTY: Union, STATE OF NEW JER- PUBLIC NOTICE Prior Mortgage to Norwest Financial New Dimension of Lot: approximately 106.59 COMMONLY KNOWN AS 408 MAPLE Tax Lot No. 1166 in Block No. 11. SEY. Jersey Inc., dated July 25, 1986, and re- feet wide by 310.70 feet long. AVENUE, ELIZABETH, NEW JERSEY Dimensions of Lot: (Approximately) 30 STREET AND STREET NO.: 73 Parker UNION COUNTY BOARD corded July 30, 1986 in Mortgage Book Nearest Cross Street: Pembrook Road. 07202. feet wide by 200 feet long. Road. OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS 3638, Page 360 in the initial amount of Situate at a point on the northwesterly Dimensions of the Lot are (Approximately) Nearest Cross Street: Situate on the east- TAX BLOCK NO. AND LOT NO.: BLOCK NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD $4,884.50. sideline of Force Drive distance approxi- 100 feet wide by 8.75 feet long. erly side of Parker Road 425.10 feet from NO.: 1165, LOT NO.: 11. Date Adopted: February 11, 1999 Prior Mortgage to Beneficial New Jersey, mately 388.93 feet northeasterly from its Nearest Cross Street: Situated on the the northerly side of Westminster Avenue. DIMENSIONS OF LOT: 40.00 feet by Public Notice is hereby given that the Inc., doing Business as Beneficial Mort- intersection with the northeasterly sideline EASTERLY side of MAPLE AVENUE, 91.25 There is due approximately the sum of 205.12 feet. Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders gage Co., recorded September 14, 1989, in of Pembrook Road. feet from the SOUTHERLY side of GROVE $183,167.66 together with lawful interest NEAREST CROSS STREET: 385.10 feet has awarded a contract without competitive Mortgage Book 4008, Page 988 in the initial There is due approximately the sum of STREET. and costs. from Westminster Avenue. bidding as a professional service or extraor- amount of $51,000.00. $412,776.62 together with lawful interest There is due approximately the sum of There is a full legal description on file in There is due approximately the sum of dinary, unspecifiable service pursuant to There is due approximately the sum of and costs. $138,541.51 together with lawful interest the Union County Sheriff’s Office. $223,278.18 together with lawful interest N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a). This contract and $76,778.49 together with lawful interest and There is a full legal description on file in and costs. The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn and costs. the resolution authorizing it is available for costs. the Union County Sheriff’s Office. There is a full legal description on file in this sale. There is a full legal description on file in public inspection in the Office of the Clerk of There is a full legal description on file in The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn the Union County Sheriff’s Office. RALPH FROEHLICH the Union County Sheriff’s Office. the Board. the Union County Sheriff’s Office. this sale. The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn SHERIFF The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn RESOLUTION NO.: 208-99 The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn RALPH FROEHLICH this sale. ZUCKER, GOLDBERG, BECKER & this sale. AWARDED TO: Matrix Environmental & this sale. SHERIFF RALPH FROEHLICH ACKERMAN, Attorneys RALPH FROEHLICH Geotechnical Services Inc., 215 Ridgedale RALPH FROEHLICH FEIN, SUCH, KAHN & SHEPARD, SHERIFF 1139 Spruce Drive SHERIFF Avenue, Florham Park, New Jersey. SHERIFF Attorneys SHAPIRO & KREISMAN, Attorneys P.O. Box 1024 WILLIAM M.E. POWERS, JR., Attorney SERVICES: For professional environ- GERARD BORUCH, P.C., Attorney Suite 201 Suite J Mountainside, New Jersey 07092-0024 737 Stokes Road mental services at Warinanco Park Service 517 Route One, Suite 1002 7 Century Drive 406 Lippincott Drive 1-908-233-8500 P.O. Box 1088 Yard, as required by N.J.D.E.P. Iselin, New Jersey 08830 Parsippany, New Jersey 07054 Marlton, New Jersey 08053 File No. XVL 33716 Medford, New Jersey 08055-9962 AMOUNT: In the amount of $14,000. CH-754208 (WL) CH-754211 (WL) CH-754220 (WL) CH-754189 (WL) CH-754217 (WL) M. Elizabeth Genievich 4 T - 2/4, 2/11, 4 T - 2/4, 2/11, 4 T - 2/4, 2/11, 4 T - 1/28, 2/4, 4 T - 2/11, 2/18, Clerk of the Board 2/18 & 2/25/99 Fee: $201.96 2/18 & 2/25/99 Fee: $179.52 2/18 & 2/25/99 Fee: $173.40 2/11 & 2/18/99 Fee: $171.36 2/25 & 3/4/99 Fee: 161.16 1 T – 2/18/99, The Leader Fee: $21.42 CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood Thursday, February 18, 1999 Page 15 Tony Melendez Wins and Jim Feeley Gets Second at Union County Wrestling Tourney

CONTINUED FROM PAGE 13 work of Eric Vitale of Brearley with Petrusko of Rahway, whom he de- Tezucar further added, “I will meet 11-6, on February 6, demonstrated his a fall in 1:12. In the semis, he scored feated 16-3 just a week earlier. This them (Petrusko, DeWitt and phenomenal finesse from virtually any a takedown and a two-point nearfall time Tezucar went to work, scoring a Donofrio) in the districts. I wrestled position throughout the tournament, before decking second-seeded Jon takedown and two three-point nearfalls well against Donofrio. I controlled especially in the finals when he won Garay of Rahway in 2:55. to grab an 8-0, first-period lead. the top position very well and I knew by a 19-3, technical fall over Ralf “I was annoyed that they seeded In the second period, from the that I could work the arm bar from Chavanne in just 3:17. Garay ahead of me,” said Feeley. standing position, Petrusko had past experiences with him. He is a TEAM STANDINGS: “Initially, he tried to headlock me Tezucar in a head-in-arm situation good competitor.” 1. Roselle Park (RP) 237, 2. and I countered it, then picked up and began to fall toward his back. Raider Dave Loewinger, seeded Rahway (R.) 214.5, 3. Union (U) some back points. In the second pe- Tezucar appeared to be in control, first, pinned Dan Genovese of Cran- 140, 4. Scotch Plains-Fanwood riod, he chose down and it was a bad but suddenly, Petrusko wrapped his ford in 1:21 at 112, then fell to Doug (SPF) 123, 5. Cranford (C) 118.5, 6. decision on his point.” leg around Tezucar’s far leg and had Corso of Rahway in the semis. In the Elizabeth (E) 115.5, 7. Governor Feeley added, “I’m determined to him stacked and stuck in 2:16. consolations, Loewinger blanked Livingston (GL) 108, 8. Brearley (B) be the county champion. That’s a Some areas in Pennsylvania have Altay Vigilante of Brearley, 8-0, then 107, 9. New Providence (NP) 86.5, David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times goal in my life right now.” called a form of that baiting maneu- received a forfeit to place third. Blue GRINDING AWAY AT MUNOZ Raider heavyweight Jim Feeley grinds away 10. Johnson (J) 84.5, 11. Roselle at Panther Mike Munoz during their title bout at the Union County Tournament. Interpretation seemed to determine ver a Cement Mixer, Rahway wres- Devil John Leonardis defeated Phil Catholic (RC) 59, 12. Linden 53, 13. the outcome of the heavyweight fi- tlers originally called it a D-3, but Maffei of Union, 8-3, and later de- Westfield (W) 36.5, 14. Plainfield feated Tom McDermott of Johnson, (P) 17 8-7, to grab seventh at 112. Coaches Discuss County At 119, Raider Mike Loewinger CHAMPIONSHIPS: defeated Rob Burnett of Rahway, 4- 103: — Danny Appello (RP) d. Dare 0, in the quarterfinals. After falling Ajibade, 8-3 112: — Lou Panetta (RP) d. Doug Corso Wrestling Date Change to Brett Vanderveer of Governor (R.), 13-11, OT Livingston, he defeated Jamar Walker 119: — Brett Vanderveer (GL) d. Rory By DAVID B. CORBIN to go. I would like to say that I would of Elizabeth, 5-2, but was then de- Adams, 4-2 Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times like to keep it this way right now.” feated by Burnett, 3-0, for third place. 125: — Louis Ott (R.) p. Graham Markel The Union County Wrestling Tour- Raider Head Coach Mike Artigliere Raider Charlie Tripet at 125 pinned (U), 2:29 nament has been one of the last, if not who withheld five of his varsity wres- Jason Hirth of Johnson in 4:17, then 130: — Tony Melendez (SPF) d. Bryan the last, county championship in New tlers from the county tournament decisioned Joe Ruggerio of Brearley, Garrison (RP), 3-1 135: — Craig Frost (RP) p. Jeff Jersey to be contested. For years, stated, “I am all for moving the date 7-4. In the semis, he dropped a tough many county coaches have expressed back. No way it should be at this time. 2-1 decision to first-seeded Graham Bubnowski (U), 2:48 140: — Donnie DeFilippis (NP) tf. Ralf their concern for scheduling the tour- You just can’t wrestle at this level of Markel of Union. Markel won by Chavanne (E) 19-3, 3:17 nament to a wiser date earlier in the competition and go into a state tour- virtue of a penalty point. Tripet fin- 145: — Atilla Vigilante (B) d. Justin season. nament three days later and expect to ished fifth. Finnerty (U), 13-8 “This year it really doesn’t affect do well.” Raider Mike Tripet, at 135, de- 152: — Todd DeWitt (J) p. Tom Petrusko us since we are not in,” said West- “It’s very tough on a team that has feated Chris Dowling of New Provi- (R.), 3:07 field High School Head Coach Glen to compete in the state sectionals,” dence, 11-9. After losing to cham- 160: — Kevin Kolbeck (RP) d. Tim Kurz. “But I can definitely under- said New Providence Head Coach pion Craig Frost of Roselle Park, he Marcantonio (GL), 6-4, OT 171: — Mike Mergott (J) d. Craig Howlett stand why a coach can be concerned Gary Bremer. “In the counties, many beat Dan Conclaves of Roselle Catho- about the matches the kids have to kids may wrestle as many as five lic before falling to Shawn Stueber of (RC), 8-6 David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times 189: — Fred Williams (GL) p. Mike wrestle. They could wrestle anywhere bouts and they can get pretty beaten DIVING FOR THE TAKEDOWN Blue Devil Mike Kivetz, front, grabs Rahway in 3:53. Lordi (L), 2:50 from four to six matches here, then up. Then to have to wrestle in a state Roselle Park Panther Doug Schoening’s leg in their 171-lb. class consolation Although not placing, Raider Matt 215: — Ishmael Medley (E) d. Pat go into a sectional tournament.” sectional match just three days later bout. DeNichilo picked up two victories by is very tough. I believe that it really nals between Feeley and Mike Munoz that new style has been dubbed, “The defeating Mark Yospin of Brearley, hurts Union County wrestling.” of Roselle Park. After a standing first Petrusko” according to Rahway Head 9-0, and James Color of Johnson, 13- Union County Wrestling Seeding period, Munoz took a 1-0 lead with Coach Fred Stueber. 2, in the 103-lb. class. Chairman, high school coach, an escape. Feeley nailed a double-leg “We have called the move a D-3 and Raider Mike Grabel, at 145, de- former two-time state champion and takedown, then Munoz tied the score worked with it in practice,” said feated Greg Donofrio of Cranford, 4- revered mentor Jerry Sachsel com- 2-2 with another escape. Just sec- Petrusko. “It’s a desperation move and 3, in the quarterfinals, then lost a 12- mented, “There are two possibili- onds before the end of the second I was down so much that I decided I had 10, overtime decision to top-seeded ties. They could set it back a week or period, Feeley took the initiative and nothing to lose.” Petrusko declined to Justin Finnerty of Union in the semis. even have it around the Christmas attempted a takedown, but Munoz reveal the real secret of the move. Grabel scored on two takedowns, five holidays. There is plenty of wres- slipped behind him to take a 4-2 lead. Many wrestlers crumble after a stun- escapes and a warning penalty point. tling around this time of the season. Feeley escaped in the third and ning defeat such as that, but not The deciding point may have come So, it might be wiser.” again chased the shy Munoz all over Tezucar. He came back to pin An- in the second period when Grabel Perhaps, if some coaches felt that it the mats. After Munoz received his thony Alves of Union in 2:00, then was banged with a penalty point for was necessary to pull several of their second warning for backing off, Feeley won by 15-6, majority decision over using an illegal full-nelson. varsity wrestlers from the tourna- was awarded a penalty point to tie the previously second-seeded John Grabel came back to defeat Dan ment in order to rest them for the bout. Still with :30 remaining in regu- Donofrio of Cranford who also was Freer of Rahway, 6-3, then dropped a sectionals, then maybe even that prac- lation, Munoz continued his mat shy- the victim of a mild upset in the semis. 9-5 decision to Joe Majocha of tice alone may have diluted the qual- ness and, in the final seconds, backed “It shows a lot of heart for one of Johnson for third place. ity of the Union County Wrestling off faster than some people can run. the top kids in the state to lose in the Another mild upset came at 171 David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times Tournament. The referees just looked on. Time ran county semifinals and come back to when Mike Mergott of Johnson went DEFINITELY IN HARMS WAY Raider Scott Paterson, left, grabs Brearley out and overtime was to begin. Feeley take third,” said Westfield Head after last year’s 171-lb. champ Doug Bear Mike Harms’ waist en route to a takedown. Paterson defeated Harms, 12-10. PUBLIC NOTICE Schoening and seized a convincing 8-1 decision in the semis. Ekstrom (C), 5-4 Kurz added, “The good part could UNION COUNTY BOARD be that it could be used to your advan- OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS “He just beat me in the dual meet in Hwt: — Mike Munoz (RP) d. Jim NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD the final seconds. Ever since that Feeley (SPF), 6-4, OT tage. If you have a good lineup and Date Adopted: February 11, 1999 time I set a goal to beat him,” said the kids are doing very well in the Public Notice is hereby given that the THIRD PLACE: counties, they could be mentally ready Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders Mergott. “This should help me in the 103: — Gene Ronkiewicz (R.) d. Pat has awarded a contract without competitive seedings for the districts.” Daly (C), 9-6 bidding as a professional service or extraor- Blue Devil Mike Kivetz won by a 14- 112: — Dave Loewinger (SPF) won by PUBLIC NOTICE dinary, unspecifiable service pursuant to 5, majority decision over Walt Braxton forfeit N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a). This contract and of Rahway, then fell to Craig Howlett of 119: — Rob Burnett (R.) d. Mike SHERIFF’S SALE the resolution authorizing it is available for Loewinger (SPF), 3-0 SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, public inspection in the Office of the Clerk of Roselle Catholic in the quarterfinals. CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, the Board. Kivetz blazed back in the consolations 125: — Pete Paradise (NP) d. Travis DOCKET NO. F-20533-97. RESOLUTION NO.: 202-99 with a fall in 4:15 over Justin Katz of Meadows (RP), 7-2 NORWEST MORTGAGE, INC., PLAIN- AWARDED TO: Uniform Data Manage- 130: — Rob Verhoeven (C) d. Mike TIFF vs. DENNIS FLORES, ET ALS, DE- ment Service, 232 Parker Hall, State Univer- Brearley, then manhandled Mike Pourro (B), 6-4 FENDANT. sity, at Buffalo South Campus, 3435 Main Farrell of Governor Livingston, 20-5 135: — Eric Forstenhauser (L) won by CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, Street, Buffalo, New York. to eventually place sixth. forfeit DATED NOVEMBER 2, 1998 FOR SALE SERVICES: To provide specified data Raider Scott Paterson at 215 edged 140: — Kris Lecomte (GL) d. Florio OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. compilation and reporting services and train- Blue Devil Brian Williams, 3-2, then Hawkins (C), 8-3 By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu- ing to Runnells Specialized Hospital. tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by AMOUNT: In an amount not to exceed had a rock-and-roll, 12-10, win over 145: — Joe Majocha (J) d. Mike Grabel public vendue, on the 6th Floor of the Union $3,635.00. Mike Harms of Brearley. Later, (SPF), 9-5 County Court House (Tower) 2 Broad Street, PERIOD: For the period of January 1, Paterson was on the short side of an 152: — Onur Tezucar (W) md. John Elizabeth, New Jersey on WEDNESDAY 1999 through December 31, 1999. 18-14 decision with Nate Mooney of Donofrio (C), 15-6 THE 10TH DAY OF MARCH A.D., 1999 at M. Elizabeth Genievich 160: — Bill Bennett (C) won by forfeit two o’clock in the afternoon of said day. All Clerk of the Board Roselle Park. 171: — Doug Schoening (RP) d. Aaron successful bidders must have 20% of their 1 T – 2/18/99, The Leader Fee: $24.48 The final upset of the afternoon Morton (P), 7-3 bid available in cash or certified check at the David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times occurred in the 215-lb. finals when 189: — Andy Roesch (R.) p. Ron Fiorilli conclusion of the sales. PUBLIC NOTICE WIGGLING OUT THE BACK Pioneer Donnie DeFilippis of New Provi- The judgment amount is $137,246.84. Ishmael Medley of Elizabeth received (NP), 4:51 Property to be sold is located in the City of UNION COUNTY BOARD dence wiggles out the back door in his title bout with Minuteman Ralf enough stalling penalty points to 215: — Dannie Garay (R.) md. Nate Chavanne. The phenomenal DeFilippis can wiggle his way out of more situa- Elizabeth, County of Union, State of New OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS defeat previously undefeated Pat Mooney (RP), 17-8 Jersey. NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD tions than a seasoned politician. Ekstrom of Cranford, 5-4. Hwt: — Paul Hill (E) d. Jon Garay Premises commonly known as 433 Date Adopted: February 11, 1999 continued the attack but Munoz Coach Glen Kurz. “He got himself Roselle Park took top honors for (R.), 3-2 Franklin Street, Elizabeth, New Jersey. Public Notice is hereby given that the BEING KNOWN as Lot No. 419, Block Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders slipped under his arm and around for ready. He had a good wrestler. the third year in a row, totaling 237 FIFTH PLACE: No. 3 on the official Tax Map of the City has awarded a contract without competitive the takedown to win 6-4. Donofrio won the title last year. This followed by Rahway with 214.5. Frost (Locals Only) of Elizabeth. bidding as a professional service or extraor- “Jim had a real good tournament,” may have been an awakening for him was selected as the Outstanding Wres- 135: — Mark Miller (J) d. Mike Tripet Dimensions: (approximately) 25 feet by dinary, unspecifiable service pursuant to said Artigliere. “He’s wrestling bet- and he will be ready in the districts.” tler for the lower weights and Medley 100 feet. N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a). This contract and (SPF), 6-3 Nearest Cross Street: Fifth Street. the resolution authorizing it is available for ter than he has been wrestling all Discussing his comeback, Tezucar won the award for the heavier weights. 171: — Barry Stein (U) d. Mike Kivetz There is due approximately the sum of public inspection in the Office of the Clerk of year long and I would have to say the pointed out, “This is an important Probably the best exhibition of tal- (W), 12-10 $140,893.78 together with lawful interest the Board. same for Tony (Melendez). They are tournament but not half as important ent and showmanship came from and costs. RESOLUTION NO.: 162-99 going to build from here. This is a as the districts. I know that I will be Donnie DeFilippis of New Providence There is a full legal description on file in AWARDED TO: Kean University, Morris PUBLIC NOTICE the Union County Sheriff’s Office. Avenue, Union, New Jersey. warm up for the sectionals, districts, better prepared for the districts and at 140. DeFilippis, who defeated Frost, The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn SERVICES: To provide tuition reimburse- regions and states.” am looking forward to it.” SHERIFF’S SALE this sale. ment to employees participating in Kean Artigliere commented on Feeley’s PUBLIC NOTICE SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, RALPH FROEHLICH University’s Graduate Certificate in Public bout with Munoz, “He didn’t wrestle PUBLIC NOTICE CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, SHERIFF Management Program. SHERIFF’S SALE DOCKET NO. F-1123-98. FEDERMAN AND PHELAN, Attorneys AMOUNT: In an amount not to exceed a terrible match. Some things could SHERIFF’S SALE SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, COUNTRYWIDE FUNDING CORPO- Suite 505 Sentry Office Plaza $25,000. have gone his way obviously that SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, RATION, PLAINTIFF vs. PAULO J. SILVA 216 Haddon Avenue PERIOD: For the Spring and Fall 1999 didn’t and I am not even talking CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, DOCKET NO. F-7544-98. ET AL., DEFENDANT. Westmont, New Jersey 08108 semesters. about the calls. Just the way he went DOCKET NO. F-12612-96. DELAWARE SAVINGS BANK, FSB, CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, CH-754205 (WL) M. Elizabeth Genievich MARINE MIDLAND BANK, PLAINTIFF PLAINTIFF vs. MANUEL LOPES, ET ALS, DATED SEPTEMBER 29, 1998 FOR SALE 4 T - 2/11, 2/18, Clerk of the Board about them! Hopefully, he is going to vs. CLEMENT LAFORTUNE, ET UX, ET DEFENDANT. OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. 2/25 & 3/4/99 Fee: $161.16 1 T – 2/18/99, The Leader Fee: $23.97 correct those errors and, they are AL, DEFENDANT. CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu- going to meet again.” CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, DATED NOVEMBER 5, 1998 FOR SALE tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by DATED APRIL 6, 1998 FOR SALE OF OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. public vendue, on the 6th Floor of the Union The afternoon seemed to be filled MORTGAGED PREMISES. By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu- County Court House (Tower) 2 Broad Street, with several degrees of upsets but none By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu- tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by Elizabeth, New Jersey on WEDNESDAY so dramatic as Tezucar’s in the 152-lb. tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by public vendue, on the 6th Floor of the Union THE 10TH DAY OF MARCH A.D., 1999 at semifinals. Prior to the upset, Tezucar public vendue, on the 6th Floor of the Union County Court House (Tower) 2 Broad Street, two o’clock in the afternoon of said day. All Sometimes otherwise smart professionals are County Court House (Tower) 2 Broad Street, Elizabeth, New Jersey on WEDNESDAY successful bidders must have 20% of their disposed of Carl King from Linden via Elizabeth, New Jersey on WEDNESDAY THE 10TH DAY OF MARCH A.D., 1999 at bid available in cash or certified check at the just too busy to tend to their own financial future. 17-0, technical fall and Giancarl THE 24TH DAY OF FEBRUARY A.D., two o’clock in the afternoon of said day. All conclusion of the sales. Pezantez of Brearley by fall in 1:01. 1999 at two o’clock in the afternoon of said successful bidders must have 20% of their The judgment amount is $86,804.02. I mean... really. Who wants to think about In the semis, Tezucar faced Tom day. All successful bidders must have 20% bid available in cash or certified check at the The property to be sold is located in the of their bid available in cash or certified conclusion of the sales. Township of Elizabeth, County of Union and financial and tax strategies when there are so check at the conclusion of the sales. The judgment amount is $92,369.99. State of New Jersey. PUBLIC NOTICE The judgment amount is $59,047.74. Property to be sold is located in the City of It is commonly known as 1376-78 Hamilton many other things to do? Property to be sold: City of Elizabeth, New Elizabeth, County of Union, State of New Street, Elizabeth, New Jersey. UNION COUNTY BOARD Jersey 07201, County of Union, State of Jersey. It is known and designated as Block No. Does that sound like you? OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS New Jersey. Premises commonly known as 616 Myrtle 11, Lot No. 412C. NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD Premises known as: 541 Jefferson Av- Street, Elizabeth, New Jersey. The dimensions are 44.00 feet wide by If so, you need the help of another smart professional – Date Adopted: February 11, 1999 enue, Elizabeth, New Jersey 07201. BEING KNOWN as Lot No. 1116, Block 100.00 feet long. Martha Ferrari – who understands. Someone who knows what information Public Notice is hereby given that the Tax Lot No. 475; Block No. 12. No. 4 on the official Tax Map of the City Nearest cross street: Situate on the south- Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders Dimensions: 50 by 145. of Elizabeth. erly line of Hamilton Street, 82.00 feet from you need to make effective decisions on your personal financial issues. has awarded a contract without competitive Nearest cross street: Julia Street. Dimensions: (approximately) 29.50 feet the easterly line of Stanton Street. Someone who can help you move forward with confidence knowing that bidding as a professional service or extraor- There is due approximately the sum of by 103 feet. Prior lien(s): None. dinary, unspecifiable service pursuant to $61,673.48 together with lawful interest and Nearest Cross Street: Thomas Street. There is due approximately the sum of you’ve planned well for your family and your future. N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a). This contract and costs. There is due approximately the sum of $89,190.32 together with lawful interest and the resolution authorizing it is available for There is a full legal description on file in $94,886.34 together with lawful interest and costs. public inspection in the Office of the Clerk of the Union County Sheriff’s Office. costs. There is a full legal description on file in the Board. The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn There is a full legal description on file in the Union County Sheriff’s Office. Don’t just make it. Keep it. Call... RESOLUTION NO.: 238-99 this sale. the Union County Sheriff’s Office. The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn AWARDED TO: Edward Kologi, Esq., RALPH FROEHLICH The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this sale. 923 North Wood Avenue, Linden, New Jer- SHERIFF this sale. RALPH FROEHLICH sey. ZUCKER, GOLDBERG, BECKER & RALPH FROEHLICH SHERIFF Martha Ferrari, CPA, CFP SERVICES: To provide legal services in ACKERMAN, Attorneys SHERIFF STERN, LAVINTHAL, NORGAARD & the matter entitled Novis Chambers v. 1139 Spruce Drive FEDERMAN AND PHELAN, Attorneys KAPNICK, Attorneys Union County, et al. P.O. Box 1024 Suite 505 Sentry Office Plaza Suite 300 AMOUNT: In an amount not to exceed Mountainside, New Jersey 07092-0024 216 Haddon Avenue 293 Eisenhower Parkway $5,000. (908) 233-8500 Westmont, New Jersey 08108 Livingston, New Jersey 07039-1711 M. Elizabeth Genievich CH-753214 (WL) CH-754206 (WL) CH-754215 (WL) Clerk of the Board 4 T - 1/28, 2/4, 4 T - 2/11, 2/18, 4 T - 2/11, 2/18, 1 T – 2/18/99, The Leader Fee: $22.44 2/11 & 2/18/99 Fee: $159.12 2/25 & 3/4/99 Fee: $161.16 2/25 & 3/4/99 Fee: $171.36 CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK Page 16 Thursday, February 18, 1999 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. 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CONTINUED FROM PAGE 13 James would have been proud of. Homm concluded, “Our intensity As far as her switch in strategy, Nikki and Jeannie McCoy and Najwa stayed with us. We weren’t as tenta- Hauser commented, “In the second Glover used their speed to make sev- tive as we were in the first game. This half I asked them if they could put the eral successful swipes. time we attacked the basket. We are ball in the corner. I didn’t care if we Nikki McCoy went on a seven-point in better shape this time and we can turned the ball over. I just wanted tear in the second quarter and team- run a little better.” them to do that because what we did mate Krista Hicks netted four as the Feighner as usual was tough under in the first half did not work.” Raiders outscored the Blue Devils, 15- the boards defensively as she grabbed Hauser also added, “Today, we had 6, to take a 29-12 lead at the half. six rebounds. She also had two as- no center so we weren’t getting the McKeon, Karen Manahan and sists and one steal. Nikki McCoy missed shots. Katie (Feighner) was Matthews sank two each for the Devils. finished with 11 points, had three strong. She caught it strong. She The Raiders refused to let the Blue steals, four rebounds and five assists. went up strong and laid the ball off Devils get back into the game like Jeannie McCoy scored six points, the glass.” David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times David B. Corbin for The Leader and The Times they did in their previous meeting. had three steals, three assists and McKeon, who led the Blue Devils BOWER MAKING THE PASS Raider Christine Bowers passes the ball to a THE DRIBBLE Raider Najwa Both Feighner and Nikki McCoy hit four rebounds. Bowers had two steals, with seven assists, and Thornton, teammate during the game with the Tigers. The Raiders defeated Linden, 48- Glover dribbles down court during for four points each in the third quar- two points, three defensive rebounds who finished with five points, both 31, in Scotch Plains on February 9. the game with Linden. ter while Matthews hit a three-pointer and three assists. Hicks put in six finished with five defensive and four and McKeon sank a free throw. points, had two steals, two rebounds offensive rebounds. Matthews totaled NIKKI MCCOY AND NAJWA GLOVER SINK 12 EACH McKeon netted six in the final and one assist. Glover had two points, seven points and three assists and period and Thornton scored three two assists and one rebound. Manahan finished with three points while Matthews had two and “They made their shots. They made and four steals while Lutkenhouse Manahan added a free throw. The legitimate shots. They weren’t cheap had two steals and two assists. Raiders’ Early Strike Cages Raiders spread the wealth as Feighner shots,” said Blue Devil Head Coach It has been observed that despite her scored four and Nikki McCoy, Jeannie Kathy Hauser of the Raiders’ success. ability to score, McKeon has been by McCoy, Hicks and Erin Gilolly added “We weren’t covering back. We had no means selfish. She has set up many two points apiece. to play man-to-man because we were plays and passed off when she could Tigress Basketballers, 48-31 When asked about any change in down so far. We did not play as tight as have taken a shot herself. Hauser com- his game strategy, Raider Head Coach we should have, because we are not a mented on McKeon’s style of play, Brian Homm said, “Basically, we came man-to-man team. That’s why we play “She’s always looking for the open By DAVID B. CORBIN With the game well in hand, Raider bounds, had three assists and swiped out and played the way that we have zone,” said Hauser. “We have more kid because two are always on her. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Head Coach Brian Homm rested his two steals. Jeannie McCoy led in always played. We played our 31 trap control of the game shooting on the That’s good! That’s good!” Senior Nikki McCoy and sopho- starters in the fourth quarter. Just thefts with five and setup three as- in the corner and double-teamed when outside. They are much quicker play- Westfield slid to 10-6 and the Raid- more Najwa Glover sank nine and 10 before the rest, however, Nikki sists. Hicks had three steals, one as- the back came over half court.” ing man against us because we are ers improved to 9-9. points, respectively, in the first half McCoy made a nice pass to Feighner sist and three rebounds. Bowers had Homm continued, “We did some much shorter. We had to execute and Westfield 6 6 4 12 28 to give the Scotch Plains-Fanwood who cut to the basket and made the four assists, two rebounds and one things offensively. Katie Feighner we never executed in the first half.” Sc Plns-Fanwood 12 15 8 12 47 High School girls basketball team a layup. The Tigers took advantage of steal. Glover had three assists, two had a great game underneath. Every- 29-11, halftime lead and the momen- the lineup change and went on an rebounds and one steal. body concentrates on Nikki a lot. tum they needed to grab an easy 48- eight-point run to bring the score to The Raiders upped their record to They weren’t that big so we went 31 victory over Linden in Scotch 39-27 with 5:15 remaining. 8-9 while the Tigers stumbled to 7-9. inside a little bit and it worked. Ev- Plains on February 9. In came Nikki and Jeannie McCoy. Linden 4 7 6 14 31 erybody played a great game and “We used essentially had the same Nikki McCoy hit a free throw, Jeannie Sc Plns-Fanwood 12 17 8 11 48 looked for everybody.” game plan as we have all season,” McCoy rolled in a layup, then Nikki said Raider Head Coach Brian cut through to make another layup, Homm. “In this case, we got a big pushing the score to 44-27. That Union County High School lead at halftime and held it.” maneuver quelled any Tigers’ Homm credited his defense. “Our thoughts of making a come back. defense is what made it happen. We got Krista Hicks made the finishing with Boys Basketball Results: a lot of steals by our defense on our a layup at the buzzer. trapping and we fast-broke with it.” Pleased with his team’s recent good FEBRUARY 9: with the help of Tim Benoit, with 15 Homm pointed out the effectiveness of play, Homm expressed, “We have been Roselle Catholic 58, Hillside 54 points, and Brian Trelese who sank 13. James Williams roared with 21 the fast brake. “Najwa scored six points relying on our defense to shut teams Immaculata (14-4) 10 8 4 8 30 in the first quarter off fast breaks.” down and we have been scoring more points for the victorious Lions. Roselle Cath (14-3) 14 10 15 13 52 The first score of the third quarter offensively in the first half. It gives us Hillside (10-6) 8 10 15 21 54 Dayton 67, Roselle Park 50 was made with 5:40 on the clock a good lead in the first half, then we Roselle Cath (13-3) 11 14 14 19 58 The Bulldogs tranquilized the Pan- when senior Christine Bowers hit a can play them more evenly in the third FEBRUARY 10: thers in Springfield. short jumper. Next Katie Feighner and sub in the fourth quarter.” Elizabeth 87, Cranford 73 hit a layup, Glover rolled in a layup, Roselle Park (12-4) 5 17 16 12 50 Both Nikki McCoy and Glover fin- The Minutemen won the shoot-a- Dayton (10-5) 13 19 11 24 67 then Jeannie McCoy drove to the ished with 12 points, Feighner put in thon in Elizabeth. Bob Haber and FEBRUARY 12: basket for another layup to put the nine and Jeannie McCoy had five Mike Snyder had 24 and 21 points, Raiders in front 37-11. Roselle Park 66, Oratory 34 David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times while Bowers and Hicks scored four respectively for the 9-7 Cougars. FIGHTING OFF A TRIPLE-TEAM Blue Devil Liz McKeon, No. 21, tries to Tiger Alicia Chapman made a layup, each and Katie Blom added two. The Panthers seized the opportu- Elizabeth improved to 8-10. nity immediately, leading 34-18 at fight off a triple-team by Raiders Jeannie McCoy, No. 3, Nikki McCoy, center, Aneesha Walker followed with a two- Feighner led in rebounds with and Christine Bowers, No. 14. pointer, then Cheryl Taylor added a Cranford 13 20 16 24 73 the half, and Oratory did not have a eight, had three assists and four steals. Elizabeth 15 13 23 36 87 layup to make the score 37-17. Nikki McCoy yanked down six re- prayer. New Providence 62, Brearley 50 Oratory (0-16) 9 9 10 6 34 Todd Simo sank 13 free throws, 10 Roselle Park (13-4) 15 19 12 20 66 Union County High School in the fourth quarter, to seal the game Brearley 51, Dayton 44 for the Pioneers. Mike Machin struck Steve Kovacs led the 10-8 Bears for 20 and Mike Piccolo nailed 17 for with 20 points. Girls Basketball Results: the Pioneers and Steve Kovacs hit 19 for the Bears. Dayton 17 5 12 10 44 FEBRUARY 9: Roselle Park 39, Dayton 24 Brearley 17 8 11 15 51 Union 66, Kearny 59 Joanna Ollinick scored 15 and New Prov. (10-5) 14 19 12 17 62 New Providence 73, Bound Brook 37 Jayme Gray fired in 24 points for Corrie Gorombey had 11 as the Pan- Brearley (10-7) 12 17 10 11 50 Todd Simo blazed the Pioneers to the 13-5 Farmers. thers slashed the Bulldogs. Shabazz 90, Plainfield 76 their 12th win with 17 points. Jamie Suitt sank 28 points for the Union 11 17 15 23 66 Dayton (4-11) 0 5 7 12 24 Kearny (13-5) 18 13 17 11 59 Roselle Park (9-7) 8 6 9 16 39 Cardinals in the losing effort. New Providence 27 12 17 17 73 Bound Brook 5 11 6 15 37 FEBRUARY 10: Bayonne 89, Union 60 Shabazz (10-9) 22 13 30 25 90 FEBRUARY 12: New Providence 46, Brearley 28 The 17-1 Bees stung the Farmers Plainfield (11-5) 14 15 15 32 76 COUNTY TOURNEY: Pioneer center Michelle Williams in their field. North Plainfield 47, Roselle Park 42 Elizabeth 102, Johnson 38 with 25 points and 18 rebounds was Brad Basta scored 17 for the Pan- The Minutemen wasted no time Bayonne 21 21 22 26 89 too much for the Bears to bare. Union (13-6) 16 10 15 19 60 thers but Brian Hunton netted 19 to finding the basket. lead the Canucks to victory. Brearley (4-12) 8 6 7 5 28 FEBRUARY 12: Johnson (3-16) 7 16 10 5 38 New Prov. (12-3) 11 12 12 11 46 Union 53, Elizabeth 42 Roselle Park (12-3) 7 7 12 16 42 Elizabeth (9-11) 33 21 25 23 102 North Plainfield 31, Roselle Park 26 The Farmers pulled an upset over N. Plainfield (9-8) 9 13 13 12 47 Union 95, Hillside 59 Corrie Gorombey and Joanna the 15th-ranked Lady Minutemen in FEBRUARY 10: The Farmers leveled Hillside with Ollinick both had six points for the Union. Mia Francis struck for 18 points David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times Union 66, Rahway 42 their heavy equipment to improve Panthers but Luci Santana scored and teammate Jayme Gray sank 17 to THE BALL BELONGS TO ME Blue Devil Tom Langton, No. 32, appears The ninth-ranked, home-grown to 19-1. nine to lead the Canucks to victory. help the Farmers clinch the Watchung determined to keep possession of the basketball during the game with the Farmers turned away the Indians Conference American Division. Raiders on February 12. Hillside 0 0 0 0 0 N. Plainfield (12-4) 9 3 9 10 31 with the help of Scott Olsen who hit Union 0 0 0 0 0 for 18 points and LaForest Knox Roselle Park (8-7) 5 6 5 10 26 Elizabeth (15-3) 10 9 13 10 42 Rahway 59, Governor Livingston 43 Union (14-6) 18 9 14 12 53 Lady Raiders Stop who nailed 16. Elizabeth 34, Cranford 28 Kardinals Chill Antonio Davis scored 19 points for Megan Zambell led the Cougars FEBRUARY 13: Indian Hoopsters Rahway (8-8) 12 7 13 10 42 the victorious Indians and Terence with 13 points but Shontae Hunter COUNTY TOURNEY: Blue Devil Girls Union (17-1) 21 9 16 20 66 Reilly sank 19 for the Highlanders. tracked down 16 to lead the Lady Roselle Park 36, Benedictine 21 The Scotch Plains-Fanwood High Roselle Catholic 52, Immaculata 30 Gov. Livingston 11 11 15 6 43 Minutemen to victory. Joanna Ollinick had 14 points for The Kardinals flew to a 25-8 first School girls ransacked the Indians of The Lions have been roaring lately Rahway 20 13 12 14 59 the Panthers. quarter lead and dictated policy for Rahway in the preliminary round of Elizabeth (15-3) 10 13 5 6 34 the Union County Tournament in Cranford (10-6) 7 12 5 4 28 Benedictine (8-8) 7 3 5 6 21 the remainder of the game to defeat Roselle Park (10-7) 9 11 9 7 36 the Westfield High School girls bas- Kenilworth on February 13. Nikki Viking Cagers Top Highlanders End Hillside 44, Roselle Catholic 38 ketball team, 63-45, in Kearny on McCoy got the Raiders off to a roaring, Lion Schrene Isadora led all scor- Linden 45, St. Mary’s 26 ing with 18 points despite the loss. February 9. Senior Liz McKeon 32-9, first half start, scoring 13 points. Immaculata Girls Vikings’ Streak St. Mary’s (2-13) 10 2 2 12 26 Linden (8-9) 2 16 13 14 45 pumped in 23 points for the Blue The Indians did not have a chance The Union Catholic High School The Governor Livingston girls Roselle Cath. (10-8) 8 4 14 12 38 Devils. as the massacre continued in the girls basketball team rolled to a 37- basketball team broke Union Hillside (8-10) 11 8 12 13 44 Roselle 37, Brearley 32 second half. Nikki McCoy finished 26 victory over Immaculata in Scotch McKeon also had nine rebounds, Catholic’s seven game winning FEBRUARY 10: Brearley (5-13) 4 8 14 6 32 six assists and five steals. Team- with 20 points, Krista Hicks sank 12, Plains on February 12. Sophomore streak with a 32-25 victory in Berke- Roselle (5-13) 12 10 6 9 37 mates Monique Brendel had six Najwa Glover scored nine, Christine Shrita Smith led the assault with 17 ley Heights on February 9. Guard Jen Royal Cagers Stop Plainfield 51, Dayton 17 points, Jessica Lutkenhouse made Bowers put in six, Katie Feighner hit points and 11 rebounds. Calabrese sank six of her 10 points in five and Courtney Thornton scored four and Kourtney Gray had two. Kenyall Johnson sank 10 points Devil Girls in UCT Dayton (4-12) 4 2 3 8 17 the third quarter as the Highlanders Plainfield (4-12) 8 18 5 20 51 three while Carolyn Matthews, Val and pulled down 10 rebounds. Lisa went on a 10-2 run. Rahway 4 5 9 2 20 Lott scored six points, Lisa The Westfield High School girls Hillside 54, Mother Seton 17 Griffith, Emily Lieberman and Karen Sc Plns-Fanwood 15 17 13 8 53 Viking Shrita Smith sank 11 basketball team tasted defeat at the Manahan had two apiece. Mortkowitz had four and Brenda points and Highlanders Lauren Mother Seton 5 0 7 5 17 Kaus added three as the Vikings im- hands of the 14-3 Oak Knoll team, The Kardinals rose to 14-5 while PUBLIC NOTICE Kobel, Alison Kobel and Heather 57-44, in the first round of the Hillside (10-10) 20 11 12 11 54 the Blue Devils cooled to 10-5. proved to 13-5. Immaculata slipped Kantorek scored seven, six and five, NOTICE OF AWARD OF CONTRACT to 13-6. Union County Tournament in Cran- Raiders Upset Westfield 8 13 12 13 45 FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES BY respectively. ford on February 15. Kearny 25 15 9 14 63 THE BOROUGH OF FANWOOD Immaculata 7 3 3 13 26 The Highlanders elevated their Blue Devil senior Liz McKeon CONTRACTOR: ROBERT J. MEGA, 95 Union Catholic 4 10 8 15 37 Lady Vikings WESTFIELD AVENUE, CLARK, NEW record to 12-4 while the Vikings pumped in 27 points and yanked Vikings Thump JERSEY 07066. stumbled to 12-5. down 13 rebounds. The Scotch Plains-Fanwood girls NATURE OF SERVICE: ATTORNEY PUBLIC NOTICE basketball team pulled what would FOR THE PLANNING BOARD. Union Catholic 6 6 2 11 25 Westfield 7 12 11 14 44 Roselle Girls DURATION PERIOD ENDING: JANU- TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS Gov. Livingston 6 5 10 11 32 Oak Knoll 14 18 8 17 57 appear to be a shocking, 40-26, upset ARY 31, 2000. PLANNING BOARD See complete story in our Feb- over the fifth-seeded Union Catholic The Union Catholic girls basket- AMOUNT: $8,400 ANNUAL. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, that the Plan- PUBLIC NOTICE ruary 25 edition. High School girls in the first round of ball seem to be putting it all together 1 T – 2/18/99, The Times Fee: $11.73 ning Board of the Township of Scotch Plains the Union County Tournament in will hold a public hearing at its regular meet- UNION COUNTY BOARD Rahway on February 15. as they thumped Roselle, 53-32, in PUBLIC NOTICE ing on March 1, 1999, at 8:00 p.m. in Council OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS PUBLIC NOTICE Scotch Plains on February 9. Sopho- Chambers, Municipal Building, 430 Park NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD Although the Viking girls have more Shrita Smith totaled 15 points UNION COUNTY BOARD Avenue, Scotch Plains to hear the applica- Date Adopted: February 11, 1999 UNION COUNTY BOARD been the defending champions the OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS tion of Diane DiFrancesco and Yankee Re- Public Notice is hereby given that the OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS victory may not have been so shock- for the Vikings who have rolled of NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD ality, LLC for 425 and 427-429 Park Avenue, Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD seven wins in a row. Date Adopted: February 11, 1999 Block No. 1501, Lot Nos. 5.01 and 5.02, B- has awarded a contract without competitive Date Adopted: February 11, 1999 ing to anyone who has observed the The excellent defensive tradition Public Notice is hereby given that the 2 Zone. Applicants propose six (6) apart- bidding as a professional service or extraor- Public Notice is hereby given that the Raiders’ recent quality of play. The of the Vikings held as they out-scored Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders ment units for the second floor and renova- dinary, unspecifiable service pursuant to Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders Raiders have out-hustled, out- has awarded a contract without competitive tions of the first floor retail. The following N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a). This contract and has awarded a contract without competitive played and shut down the offenses Roselle, 26-7, at the half. Afterwards bidding as a professional service or extraor- variances are requested: the resolution authorizing it is available for bidding as a professional service or extraor- their strategy was to play their subs dinary, unspecifiable service pursuant to Section 23-3.4a, Para. K, Col. 7 – Front public inspection in the Office of the Clerk of dinary, unspecifiable service pursuant to of their last four opponents. and match Roselle point-for-point. N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a). This contract and set back the Board. N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a). This contract and After being deadlocked at the During the first half, Smith put in 12 the resolution authorizing it is available for Required: 10 feet each building RESOLUTION NO.: 163-99 the resolution authorizing it is available for half, the Raiders began to pull ahead public inspection in the Office of the Clerk of Proposed: 0 AWARDED TO: Kean University, Morris public inspection in the Office of the Clerk of in the third quarter, then surged to of her points. the Board. Section 23-3.11d3f – Off-street park- Avenue, Union, New Jersey. the Board. Senior Lisa Lott and freshman RESOLUTION NO.: 209-99 ing SERVICES: To provide tuition reimburse- RESOLUTION NO.: 206-99 a 17-7 fourth quarter edge. Kenyall Johnson scored eight points AWARDED TO: The Alaimo Group, 200 Required: 10 additional spaces ment to employees participating in Kean AWARDED TO: T&M Associates, Eleven Raiders Nikki and Jeannie each and sophomore Jackie Huber High Street, Mt. Holly, New Jersey. Proposed: none University’s Graduate Certificate in Public Tindall Road, Middletown, New Jersey. McCoy had 12 points each and SERVICES: For professional engineer- All interested persons may be present and Administration Program. SERVICES: For professional engineer- Viking Shrita Smith also had 12 had six. Jen Schultz and Lisa ing services for the Ash Brook Nature Trail heard. The file pertaining to this application AMOUNT: In an amount not to exceed ing services for the expansion of the mainte- Mortkowitz had four points each. project. is in the Office of the Planning Board and is $10,000. nance and storage building at Oak Ridge points. The Raiders lifted their The Vikings boosted their record AMOUNT: In an amount not to exceed available for public inspection during regular PERIOD: For the Spring and Fall 1999 Golf Course. record to 11-9 while the Vikings to 12-4 while Roselle fell to 3-11. $73,500. office hours. semesters. AMOUNT: In the amount of $11,200. lowered to 13-6. M. Elizabeth Genievich Barbara Horev M. Elizabeth Genievich M. Elizabeth Genievich Roselle 2 5 12 13 32 Clerk of the Board Secretary to the Board Clerk of the Board Clerk of the Board Sc Pl-Fnwd 4 10 9 17 40 Union Catholic 12 14 15 12 53 1 T – 2/18/99, The Leader Fee: $21.42 1 T – 2/18/99, The Times Fee: $27.03 1 T – 2/18/99, The Leader Fee: $23.97 1 T – 2/18/99, The Leader Fee: $21.42 Union Cath. 2 12 5 7 26 CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood Thursday, February 18, 1999 Page 17 Union County High School Wrestling Results:

FEBRUARY 6: Hwt: — Brian Moore (RC) d. Sean Garris, 3-2 ROSELLE PARK 61, NEW PROVI- FEBRUARY 9: DENCE 15 BOUND BROOK 58, A. L. JOHNSON 9 The Panthers won convincingly but The Brook Crusaders laid waste to the so did state contender Donnie DeFilippis Johnson Crusaders and upped their over state contender Craig Frost at 140. record to 19-0. 103: — DAN APPELLO (RP) p. Mike 103: — James Coler (J) d. John Fellinger, 3:27 Caemmerer, 11-5 112: — Lou Panetta (RP) p. Justin 112: — Brad Oaleta (B) d. Tom Meininger, 4:36 McDermott, 7-1 119: — Rory Adams (RP) p. Greg DeMeo, :48 119: — Azieo Madrid (B) p. Jason Best, David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times 125: — PETE PARADISE (NP) p. Travis TURNING THE TABLES Johnson Crusader Mike Mergott, top, begins to 1:56 Meadows, 2:41 125: — Jason Hirth (J) d. Tom Lee, 21-15 get control of Roselle Park Panther Doug Schoening in the 171-lb. semis. 130: — BRYAN GARRISON (RP) p. Greg Mergott won 8-1 and avenged an earlier one-point loss in a dual meet. 130: — Jon Rodriguez (B) tf. Ryan Best, Buttitta, 1:26 19-3, 4:21 135: — Bob Appello (RP) d. Chris 135: — Ken Rodriguez (B) tf. Mark Miller, Dowling, 11-5 20-1, 3:48 140: — DONNIE DEFILIPPIS (NP) D. 145: — Ryan McNair (B) p. Ed Nowak, 2:26 CRAIG FROST, 11-6 152: — Derek Michalowski (B) d. TODD COMING ON STRONG Blue Devils Matt O’Neill, No. 5, and Josh Falcone, 145: — Garry Taluba (RP) won by forfeit DEWITT, 5-3 SERVICES AND No. 3, go on a Toms River North in Westfield’s 7-3 win over the Mariners on 152: — Shawn Kachnowski (RP) won forfeit SERVICES AND 171: — MIKE MERGOTT (J) d. Rich February 10 at Warinanco Arena in Elizabeth. The Blue Devils have been 160: — KEVIN KOLBECK (RP) p. Mike Jannuzzi, 6-2 coming on strong. Hieber, 3:15 189: — Andrey Sharapov (B) p. Bill Har- 171: — DOUG SCHOENING (RP) md. ris, :51 GOODS YOU NEED! Pete Holderied, 12-3 215: — Alesksey Sharapov (B) p. Matt 189: — Ron Fiorilli (NP) p. Jay Vargas, :52 Bobertz, :09 Westfield “Y” Boys Finish 215: — Nate Mooney (RP) won by forfeit Hwt: — MIKE MUNOZ (RP) p. Sergio FEBRUARY 10: Duarte, :47 ROSELLE PARK 61, GOVERNOR CONTRACTING FENCING Swim Season Undefeated FEBRUARY 8: LIVINGSTON 13 (908) 209-2945 • (908) 851-0732 (Key Bouts) The Panthers upped their record to 13- Brucia, Chris Jenkins, Andres Betancourt UNION 75, NEWARK EAST SIDE 3 1. Panther Kevin Kolbeck edged High- Wayne Mohr A. PLAIA & SON The Westfield “Y” Boys swim team and Andy Wieland added a first, as did The Farmers came to within two bout lander Tim Marcantonio, 9-8, in a show- capped an unbeaten season with a win the 9-10 team of Murray, Colucci, Baran General Contracting points of making a clean sweep of the down of two quality wrestlers. over the Madison “Y” recently. and Fragna. The 11-12 team of Ryan – Snow Plowing – Red Raiders. 119: — BRETT VANDERVEER (GL) md. All Types of Fence “We had a pretty good idea going into Sharkey, Tim Kolenut, Brandon Cuba • Re-Modeling the meet that we would win,” Head Coach and Schafer came in second. 119: — Augusto Pinto (N) d. Mike Rory Adams, 10-1 Sean Farrell reported. “We were, how- The final race of the meet was one Yannell, 12-11 125: — Travis Meadows (RP) p. Kevin • Front Porches Expertly Installed ever, able to achieve a couple new East more win for the Devilfish as O’Neill, 125: — Graham Markel (U) p. Alex Nadrowski, 3:54 • Georgian Facades Mendez, 2:20 New and Repairs Field qualifying times. The Divisional Sobala, Arthur King and Keith • New Construction Championships, East Field and “Y” State McCloskey out-swam the competition. Championships are where we have been • Residential or Commercial Free Estimates focusing our swimmers and I expect them • Interiors – Kitchens – Bathrooms (908) 654-5222 to do well there.” Scotch Plains Sr. Devilfish Mike Fragna started West- [email protected] field off towards its win with a first in the Basketball Results individual medley for the 9-10’s with a (All players over 50) PAINTING time of 1:26.70. Kevin Smith placed second with 1:29.68. Ryan Sharkey FEBRUARY 7: JK’S PAINTING & touched second for the 11-12’s with Ft Monmouth Engineers 2, West- 3:15.95 and Eric Schafer was third with field Pearls 0 WALLCOVERING 3:18.79. For the 13-14’s, John Cottage Two River Times 45, Scotch Plains 40 out-swam the pool with a time of 2:42.20. INSTALLATION Robbie Eckman was second with 2:50.47. FEBRUARY 9: In freestyle, Tristan Murray touched Cranford Cougars 40, Scotch ✧ Residential first with 1:20.11 for his 100-yard event Plains 31 ✧ and Nick Colucci was third with 1:29.53. Commercial Team Law 59, Westfield Pearls 36 Ryan Bartholomew added another win Call Joe Klingebiel with 1:02.18 for the 11-12’s and David FEBRUARY 10: Reinhardt was third with 1:08.21. In the Court Crew (Ocean) 2, Team Law 0 (908) 322-1956 200-yard event for the 13-14’s, Greg Matthews placed first with 2:12.28 and FEBRUARY 11: FULLY INSURED FREE ESTIMATES Sean Baran second with 2:15.90. Team Law 56, North Plainfield 45 Max Blum swam to a second place for the Devilfish in the 8-under breaststroke Ft Monmouth Engineers 49, Scotch PAVING PERFECT PAINTING race with 26.43. Chris Jenkins touched Plains 30 David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times third with 30.50. Westfield had all three STANDINGS: SETTING UP A TILT NEARFALL Raider Tony Melendez, top, has control Over 20 Years Experience • Fully Insured places in the 9-10’s as Luke Baran was of Cougar Rob Verhoeven’s arm and prepares to crowbar him toward his back Residential & Commercial TEAM W-L Percentage to pick up back points. Melendez picked up many back points. RALPH first with 45.24, Colucci second with Berkeley Heights 8-2 .800 100’s of Area Homeowners 45.77 and Smith third with 46.97. Dan Cranford Cougars 6-3 .667 Chabanov added a second for his team Team Law 5-4 .555 130: — Marcus Hayward (U) p. Luis 130: — BRYAN GARRISON (RP) won by CHECCHIO , INC. Available as References Scotch Plains 4-5 .444 DosSantos, 2:28 injury default over John Regenye, 2:20 with 40.27 for the 11-12’s. Schafer was BLACK TOP Exterior & Interior Color Design third. In the 13-14’s, J. J. Sobala swam to North Plainfield 4-5 .444 135: — Russ Anthony (U) p. Giovanni 135: — Bob Appello (RP) p. Andy PAVING a first with 1:13.44. Westfield Pearls 4-6 .400 Merchena, 5:57 O’Dowd, 3:11 Power Washing Free Estimates In backstroke, 8-under Matt Meserole Areana Sports 0-9 .000 140: — Robert Mann (U) d. Darwin Nicho- 145: — KRIS LECOMTE (GL) d. Garry • Driveways Deck Sealing Carpentry Work las, 11-6 Taluba, 3-1 Parking Lots FREE swam in first with 22.93. Alex Greenspan Scotch Plains saw its potential for ESTIMATES was second with 24.02. Fragna contrib- another strong season go down the 145: — Justin Finnerty (U) p. Jose Cano, :15 152: — Shawn Kachnowski (RP) p. Mike • Concrete or HEPA Vacuum System for Sanding 152: — Anthony Alves (U) p. Clarence Masonry Work uted another blue with his time of 37.71 tubes with three losses during the Meyer, 1:18 OWNER ON THE JOB • NO SUBS for the 9-10’s with Luke Baran close week. The depleted team, led by 6’6” Wright, :38 160: — KEVIN KOLBECK (RP) D. TIM behind with 37.90. Tim Kolenut touched 160: — Alex Iwanku (U) p. Tiego MARCANTONIO, 9-8 889-4422 (908) 272-4456 Joe Zailsky and 6’4” Richie Hoehl, Ferreirra, 2:58 171: — DOUG SCHOENING (RP) md. second in the 11-12 event with 36.48. were unable to match scoring as- The Devilfish won all three lanes in the 171: — Barry Stein (U) p. Mohamed Mike Farrell, 12-0 13-14 event, with Matthews first with saults by the Two River Times of Red Ismail, :23 189: — Fred Williams (GL) p. Jay Vargas, 4:25 1:12.41, Sean O’Neill second with Bank and Cranford. Finally, the Ft. 215: — Nate Mooney (RP) p. Tom Robina, 5:38 Monmouth Engineers brought with LINDEN 48, ROSELLE CATHOLIC 27 1:14.03 and Keith McClosky third with The Tigers won the cat fight over MANVILLE 45, NEW PROVIDENCE 27 PROFESSIONAL them 6’6” John Sasson, an accurate 1:23.09. the Lions. The Mustangs stampeded over the Greenspan led the Devilfish 8-unders shooter around the hoop, and the in butterfly with a second place finish of 103: — Steve Dinardo (RC) p. Suraj Pioneers. former champions tasted defeat for Parekh, 1:16 103: — Ed Mathewson (M) d. Mike 24.17. Matt Haddad was third. Westfield the third time in the week. SERVICES 119: — Rick Bachmann (L) p. Dan Fellinger, 6-3 had winners in the remaining butterfly The Cranford squad, meanwhile, events as (9-10) Kyle Murray had 45.07, Rapczyk, 3:15 112: — Kurt Tenisci (M) p. Justin lifted themselves back to their accus- 125: — Sean O’Connell (L) md. Tony (11-12) Bartholomew had 34.96 and (13- Meininger, 1:20 14) Sean Baran had 1:14.57. tomed place near the top of the league Edigio, 12-2 119: — John Shubicki (M) p. Greg DeMeo, :31 130: — Steve Catone (RC) p. Louve ACCOUNTANT ACCOUNTANT With a comfortable lead heading into behind Bert Brady and Ken Steinberg. 125: — PETE PARADISE (NP) p. Jason the relays, the 8-under team of Jonathon Team Law missed an opportunity to Legrand, 4:31 Perone, 6:35 OT win three during the week by failing 135: — Eric Forstenhauser (L) p. Dennis 130: — Pat Gorbatuck (M) d. Greg Artz, :12 Buttitta, 8-2 • Fast Turn-Around to appear in Toms River, losing an 140: — Don Gonzales, (RC) p. James Theresa A. Mitchell important encounter with an injury- 135: — Mike Marcowitch (M) Chris DEADLINE INFO. Wade, 1:32 Dowling, 6-0 • Flexible Payment Terms Certified Public Accountant riddled Court Crew. In their wins 145: — Shawn Colvin (L) p. Mike 140: — Larry Sena (M) p. Andy Nehoff, 1:56 • Convenient Hours & Sports deadlines are: against Westfield and North Demcovitz, 3:11 145: — DONNIE DEFILIPPIS (NP) p. Tony All sports that take place Plainfield, Dan Jayson’s three-point 160: — Steve Kohutic (L) p. Brendan Giraldi, :54 Location Individual & Business Tax during the week MUST be shooting and Al Eberhart’s low post Loadhole, 1:00 152: — Dave Markowitch (M) p. Jeff and Accounting Services submitted by FRIDAY, 4 play were the story. 171: — Anthony Belin (L) tf. Dan Pena, 19- Merrill, 2:37 P.M. Weekend sports ONLY 4, 6:00 160: — Drew Corsilli (M) Mike Heiber, 1:12 NEIL F. SCHEMBRE will be accepted up till Noon The final two weeks of the season Certified Public Accountant – Over 10 Years Experience – should provide some interesting po- 189: — Mike Lordi (L) d. Joe Lapelusa, 9-4 171: — Dan Doughtery (NP) d. Justin Quality, Professional Service at Reasonable Prices on Monday. Aritcles must Wilks, 15-13 be typed, double spaced, sitioning for the playoffs, with only (908) 322-6066 • (908) 322-4138 Berkeley Heights and Areana Sports 215: — Austin Walinchus (M) p. Pete (908) 322-3213 upper and lower case and POSTERS Holderied, 1:41 266 North Avenue, Fanwood no longer than 1-1/2 pages. assured of their spots; the playoffs set Hwt: — Surgio Duarte (NP) p. Mike NO EXCEPTIONS to begin on March 2. The Westfield Leader and The Times have the capabilities of making large Kelman, :50 HOME CARE PHARMACY color posters (24x18 and smaller) of sports photos or any photos you may PUBLIC NOTICE TIFFANY wish to be reproduced. Prices are Residential DRUGS reasonable. Call David Corbin at TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS Home Care (908) 232-4407 or e-mail Dave for ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT Open 7 Days a Week NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on information at [email protected]. Daily 8:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. MARCH 4, 1999 at 7:30 p.m. in the Munici- Home Nursing Care Saturday 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. pal Building, 430 Park Avenue, Scotch 24 Hours a Day • 7 Days a Week Plains, New Jersey, the Scotch Plains Zon- Sundays 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. PUBLIC NOTICE ing Board of Adjustment will hold a public “You Never Know When Hudson Vitamin Products hearing to consider the following appeal(s) SHERIFF’S SALE for variances: The Need Will Arise!” Russell Stover Candies SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, LAPID-LAUREL, LLC t/a Magnolia Gar- Over 18 years in the Westfield Area CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, dens for permission to construct and oper- AMPLE FREE PARKING DOCKET NO. F-6299-92. ate an assisted-living and skilled nursing 908-322-0433 FREE PICK UP & DELIVERY ALASKA SEABOARD PARTNERS LIM- care facility, a prohibited use in the R-1 ITED PARTNERSHIP, PLAINTIFF vs. Zone, at the properties located at 1290 and 141 South Ave • Fanwood 233-2200 JOSEPH PAULEUS, ET ALS, DEFEN- 1310 MARTINE AVENUE (BLOCK NO. DANT. 11905, LOT NOS. 13 AND 14), Scotch CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, Plains. This proposal requires variances REAL ESTATE SUPPORT GROUP DATED SEPTEMBER 28, 1998 FOR SALE from the following sections of the Zoning OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. Ordinance: By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu- Section 23-3.5 whereby assisted living ADHD PARENT tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by and skilled nursing care facilities are prohib- public vendue, on the 6th Floor of the Union ited in the R-1 Zone requiring a Use Vari- SUPPOR T GR OUP County Court House (Tower) 2 Broad Street, ance. Gold Elizabeth, New Jersey on WEDNESDAY Section 23-3.5 whereby free-standing (973) 458-0055 David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times GOING OVER STRATEGY Blue Devil Head Coach Kevin Everly goes over THE 17TH DAY OF MARCH A.D., 1999 at signs are prohibited in the R-1 Zone requir- Kenneth T. Cappuccio, MSW, LCSW a new strategy with his players during the third quarter of the game with the two o’clock in the afternoon of said day. All ing a Use Variance. PETER HOGABOOM, ABR, CRS, GRI successful bidders must have 20% of their Section 23-2.313 whereby off-street park- BROKER/ASSOCIATE Psychotherapist Raiders on February 12. bid available in cash or certified check at the ing is prohibited within the front-yard area in conclusion of the sales. all zones. Proposed: 17 parking spaces in Office: 908-232-0455 Learn to build a PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE The judgment amount is $294,208.14. the front-yard area requiring a Variance. Pager: 908-965-6713 All that certain land and premises situated Section 23-2.3 (O) whereby a fence higher healthy relationship NOTICE TO CREDITORS UNION COUNTY BOARD in the City of Elizabeth, County of Union, than 4 feet is prohibited in the front yard area “Pete’s Marketing with your child in a ESTATE OF DAVID R. STAACK, also OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS State of New Jersey, being more particularly in all zones. Proposed: a 6 foot high decora- supportive environment known as DAVID ROY STAACK,, De- NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD described as follows: tive masonry screening wall approximately Sells Homes!” ceased. Date Adopted: February 11, 1999 Lot: 0954; Block: 12 on the Tax Map of the 105 feet long with two sides approximately Pursuant to the order of ANN P. CONTI, Public Notice is hereby given that the City of Elizabeth. 20 feet and 25 feet long in the front yard area Surrogate of the County of Union, made on Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders Approximate Dimensions: 150 feet x 46 to shield front yard parking. This requires a ORAL SURGERY the 11th day of February, A.D., 1999, upon has awarded a contract without competitive feet x 150 feet x 46 feet. variance. the application of the undersigned, as Ex- bidding as a professional service or extraor- Being more commonly known as: 1117 The Applicant is also requesting prelimi- ecutor of the estate of said deceased, notice dinary, unspecifiable service pursuant to Mary Street, Elizabeth, New Jersey 07201. nary and final Site Plan approval for this Westfield Oral Surgery Associates, P.C. is hereby given to the creditors of said de- N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a). This contract and There is due approximately the sum of project together with any and all design ceased to exhibit to the subscriber under the resolution authorizing it is available for $301,835.84 together with lawful interest waivers or variances which may be deemed Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons oath or affirmation their claims and demands public inspection in the Office of the Clerk of and costs. necessary, including those associated with against the estate of said deceased within the Board. There is a full legal description on file in the Residential Site Improvement Standards Philip R. Geron, D.M.D., F.A.A.O.M.S. six months from the date of said order, or RESOLUTION NO.: 239-99 the Union County Sheriff’s Office. (NJAC 5:21). N.J. Specialty Permit # 3102 they will be forever barred from prosecuting AWARDED TO: William L. Brennan, Esq., The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn All interested persons may be present and or recovering the same against the sub- 740 Broad Street, Shewsbury, New Jersey. this sale. be heard. scriber. SERVICES: To provide legal services in RALPH FROEHLICH The file pertaining to this application is in • Dental Extractions ~ Implants • • Snoring ~ Sleep Apnea • Gayle Schadle the matter entitled Simone v. Union SHERIFF the Office of the Zoning Board of Adjust- • T.M.J. ~ Headaches • Executor County, et al. HILL, WALLACK, Attorney ment, 430 Park Avenue, 2nd Floor, Scotch Nicholas, Thomson, Peek & Phelan, AMOUNT: In an amount not to exceed 202 Carnegie Center Plains, and is available for public inspection • Cosmetic Jaw ~ Facial Reconstruction • Attorneys $5,000. Princeton, New Jersey 08543-5226 during regular office hours. P.O. Box 2038 M. Elizabeth Genievich CH-754234 (WL) William B. Butler, Esq. 320 Lenox Avenue, Westfield • (908) 233-8088 Westfield, New Jersey 07091 Clerk of the Board 4 T - 2/18, 2/25, Attorney for Applicant 1 T — 2/18/99, The Leader Fee: $21.42 1 T – 2/18/99, The Leader Fee: $21.42 3/4 & 3/11/99 Fee: $163.20 1 T – 2/18/99, The Times Fee: $45.90 CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK Page 18 Thursday, February 18, 1999 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Sc. Plains Masters Devilfish Girls Submerge Basketball Results (All players over 40) Red Bank Girls, 81-75 FEBRUARY 11: Merrill Lynch 61, Warren War- With a final score of 81-75 the Westfield with 23.13, Cathryn Winchester, with 25.15 riors 33 “Y” girls swim team defeated Red Bank to and Josie Reinhart, with 26.16 finished the complete their undefeated season. 8-under race. Callie Meserole added a win Scotch Plains Renegades 61, Inter- “This was a great meet,” Head Coach for the 9-10’s with 43.16, with Lauren national Realty 44 Sean Farrell said. “We were missing our McCurdy second with 45.33. high school swimmers and I really thought In a very tight 11-12 race, Lizzie STANDINGS: we would need them to win. Every age Trimble touched second with 38.54, .2 TEAM W-L Percentage group swam up to the competition and we behind the winner. Harbaugh was third Merrill Lynch 2-0 1.000 with 38.67. The Devilfish scored another Sc Plns Renegades 2-0 1.000 were able to walk home with a win. I Warren Warriors 1-1 .500 didn’t know if our 9-10’s would be able first in the 13-14’s as Smith raced in with Mercedes/Mrstwn 1-1 .500 to beat their medley relay but they did. 1:16.20. De-Fence 0-1 .000 That was the most important event of the Backstroker Metz kept the score going Intn’l Realty 0-2 .000 meet. We also had several new state with a 39.01 first in the 9-10 backstroke. Big Sky Bread 0-1 .000 qualifying times. The Divisional Cham- Kujawski was second with 39.48. Maffey Masters Basketball continued at pionships are next and we will face Red added another first with 32.62 for the 11- Bank again. I’m sure they’ll be ready for 12’s and Tatiana Roll gave Westfield a Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School third in the 13-up event. with a pair of games on February 11. The some revenge!” In the individual medley event, Kim Heading into the relays the score was strong Merrill Lynch squad, bolstered by Morawski touched second with 1:24.96, 67-66 for Westfield, but wins in crucial new recruits Don Marvel and Vic followed by Jennifer Metz for the 9-10’s. races pulled the Devilfish ahead. The 8- Kurylak, had their way with the feisty Tori Maffey placed first for the 11-12’s under team of Alexi Kuska, Reinhardt, Warriors of Warren. The Warriors battled with 2:34.35 with Carolyn Harbough third Giordano and Winchester touched sec- the taller Merrill Lynch team evenly for with 2:49.01. Meg Smith earned the ond in their race. loose balls and rebounds; the ultimate Devilfish another second in the 13-14’s Touching a bare second ahead of the difference being Merrill’s ability to com- with 2:36.08 and Jen Fowler was third. competition was the 9-10 team of Metz, Meserole, Katie Tutela and Kujawski, plete plays. David B. Corbin for Westfield Leader and The Times Jen Kujawski swam home for a first Several passing exchanges found FULFILLING A PROMISE TO COACH POWERS Members of the Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School swimming for the 9-10 freestyle event with 1:12.45 adding seven much needed points. The either the 6’8” towers Howie Alexander team, who recently won the Union County High School swimming title, place the trophy and a newspaper article of their and Nada Simaika was in her familiar 11-12 team of Harbough, Simaika, Meral or Steve Solop cutting to the hoop or accomplishment at the grave of their former assistant coach Jim Powers who passed away last spring. Powers had a very spot with another win for the 11-12’s Akyuz and Maffey added seven more guards Todd McDougald, Richie strong desire to win the title from the Blue Devils who held it for 42 years. with 1:02.40. Kelly O’Neill was second with their win. and Liz Joyce third as Westfield swept In the final event, Westfield placed Sciallaba and Marvel alone for uncon- second with the team of Suzanna Fowler, tested jumpers. Merrill built a nine- Flames Torch N. the event. Fowler added a third place in SP-F Rec Holds Pee Wee the 13-14 event with 2:18.28. Chrissie Kolenut, Julie Vanarelli and point halftime advantage and ran the In breaststroke, the Devilfish placed Tatiana Roll, and the winning streak tiring Warriors in the second half. Greg Plainfield 52-26 second, third and fourth as Devan Giordano, remained unbroken. Carney, on the boards and from 3- point range and David Feldman’s all- Foul Shooting Contest The Fanwood Flames 5th grade trav- court hustle accounted for the War- eling basketball team continued their riors’ leadership. Teams in the Scotch Plains-Fanwood Gibbs of the Nuggets, Jesse Brooks of winning ways by defeating North In the nightcap, the Renegades of Recreation Departments Pee Wee League the Pistons and Jeremy Antoine of the Plainfield 52-26 in Garden State Bas- Scotch Plains pounded the ball into the foul shooing contest saw some great shoot- Nets, coached by James Dukelow, each ketball League action. The win was the low post to big Greg Smith and active ing from boys in the third to fifth grade. also shooting 13-15 on their first at- team’s sixth straight victory and clinched Charles Turner in the first half, which Each were given 15 attempts to “sink” a tempt. Second place went to Zack Saifi a playoff spot in the league playoffs. basket and winners were declared on the of the Nuggets. opened things up for new addition Steve basis of the successful “sinks.” The victory pushed the Flames record The phenomenal score of 14-15 shots in the Garden State League to 7-2 and Sheppard, whose three-point range will Of the 14 teams that make up the 3-5 on his first attempt was achieved by third require a new area code. Sheppard hit Grade League, a total of 10 players par- grader Jason Boff of the Sixers. Keith overall record to 10-10. four three’s in the second half, to crush ticipated on the Hornets coached by Mike Baker shot 13-15 for a second place Center Derrick Caracter continued International’s bid for their first victory. Holt and Adam Silverman. The Sonics, finish. The third graders John De Maio of his mastering of the boards with 16 International’s low post game was coached by Bill Lyons and Mary Beth the Hornets and Justin Alexander (Nets) rebounds and 22 points. Lance Thomas well defended, so the outside shoot- Gigel, together with the Sixers, Ken Hoff had 11-15 shots which earned them a and Sean Young showed strong support ers Don Werder, Roy Sullivan and and Jerry Baker and the Nuggets, coached third place ribbon. It should be noted that under the basket and connected for eight Carter L. Carter were called upon to by Robert Ventura, each had nine players this season was the first time these third and six points, respectively. Travis Mor- provide points. shooting in the competition. graders were eligible for this league! gan and D. J. Garrett had strong games The results were as follows: 5th The Pee Wee League ended the regu- and pumped in four points apiece. Bobby Grade, Three-way tie resulted for first lar season and on behalf of the Recre- Blabolil and Tiffany Smith played strong POSTERS between Jeffrey Bell and Andrew Wong ation Commissions, Recreation Supervi- defense and dished out five assists each. of the Pistons, coached by Dennis sor Laura Swidersky, League Director The team will play North The Westfield Leader and The Times Brooks, and Matt Fleissner of the Bul- have the capabilities of making large Dave Zinman, all of the coaches are Brunswick (B) on Friday, February lets (coached by Ronald Petty, Jr.). The color posters (24x18 and smaller) of thanked for their efforts in having all 19, at 8 p.m. at the Terrill Middle three hit 13-15 on their first attempt. participants enjoy learning and playing sports photos or any photos you may School in Central Jersey League play. David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times Second place was Michael Rusin basketball: Willie Taylor, Jr. of the Rock- On Sunday, February 21, the team BEING HEAVILY GUARDED Raider Krista Hicks, right, is heavily guarded wish to be reproduced. Prices are (Magic, coached by Charles Bachi) who reasonable. Call David Corbin at ets, Gerald Grau and Gordon Lienau of will travel to play Flemington (B) in by Blue Devils Jessica Lutkenhouse and Karen Manahan, No. 40. Raider Katie earned a total of 12-15. (908) 232-4407 or e-mail Dave for the Spurs, Robert Ricci of the Blazers, Garden State League action. Feighner, No. 40, raises her hands to get Hicks to pass to her. For 4th Graders, another three-way tie Dave Zinman of the Knicks, Chris Young information at [email protected]. resulted for first place between Ashton of the Lakers and Steve Larkin, Heat. Bernstein Strikes Masters Gold Twice PUBLIC NOTICE SHERIFF’S SALE Irwin Bemstein of Westfield won a pair of gold medals at the New Jersey Masters SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, Indoor Track and Field Championships at Fairleigh Dickinson University in CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, Hackensack on February 14. DOCKET NO. F-6885-98. Representing the Shore Athletic Cub in the 65-69 age group, Bernstein won the TMS MORTGAGE, INC., PLAINTIFF vs. 400 meter dash in a time of 1:10.6 just off the meet record of 1:10.2) to out-distance DANIEL BALTHAZAR AND FRANCELLE Walt Desind (1:25.0) and Chados Wrixon (1:25.2) from the North Jersey Masters. BALTHAZAR, HIS WIFE; ET ALS, DE- Bernstein returned 40 minutes later to win the 800-meter run in 2:52.3' edging FENDANT. Mike Lanaban (2:53.3) of the North Jersey Masters, with his teammate Walt CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, DATED NOVEMBER 24, 1998 FOR SALE Desind (3:30.5) third. Bernstein has now won eleven 800 titles at this meet in OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. fourteen years; the 400 gold was his first. By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu- tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by public vendue, on the 6th Floor of the Union County Court House (Tower) 2 Broad Street, Elizabeth, New Jersey on WEDNESDAY THE 17TH DAY OF MARCH A.D., 1999 at two o’clock in the afternoon of said day. All successful bidders must have 20% of their 6.250% bid available in cash or certified check at the 6.500% conclusion of the sales. The judgment amount is $109,067.81. 6.625% The property to be sold is located in the CITY of ELIZABETH, NEW JERSEY 6.875% 07201, County of UNION and State of New 7.000% Jersey. Commonly known as: 429 JACKSON 6.625% AVENUE, ELIZABETH, NEW JERSEY 07201. Tax Lot No. 335 in Block No. 12. Dimension of Lot: approximately 40.55 feet wide by 74.27 feet long. Nearest Cross Street: Bond Street. Situate at a point on the southerly sideline CLASSIC CENTER HALL COLONIAL of Jackson Avenue distance approximately 62.45 feet northeasterly from its intersection WESTFIELD – This magnificent home will be built in one with the northeasterly sideline of Bond Street. of Westfield’s finest neighborhoods. Features include 5 There is due approximately the sum of Bedrooms , 3½ Baths, Family Room with masonr y $112,000.99 together with lawful interest fireplace, oversized Kitchen with Cor ian counter tops & and costs. There is a full legal description on file in sinks . Br ick pa ved dr iveway, sod, sprinkler system & more. the Union County Sheriff’s Office. $849,900 The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this sale. RALPH FROEHLICH 301 Lenox Avenue • Westfield SHERIFF FEIN, SUCH, KAHN & SHEPARD, Attorney 908 • 232 • 9500 Suite 201 7 Century Drive Michael C. 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PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood Thursday, February 18, 1999 Page 19 Pat Glaydura Joins Team Faith Maricic Receives At Coldwell Banker Office WESTFIELD — Real estate pro- than once, and much of her business Gold Achievement Award fessional Pat Glaydura has joined the comes from personal referrals from Westfield office of Coldwell Banker, satisfied Fanwood residents,” Ms. Kelly WESTFIELD – Faith Maricic, a company’s President’s Club for five having formerly been associated with continued. “We are very happy to have consistent top achiever in the the firm’s Scotch Plains branch. her bring her expertise to our sales years and ERA’s Leader’s Circle for Ms. Glaydura has just completed a Burgdorff ERA Westfield office, two years. year of real estate transactions worth has earned the New Jersey Asso- more than $49 million. Her achieve- ciation of Realtors (NJAR) Million ment has placed her in the Coldwell Dollar Sales Club Gold Level Banker International President’s Award. Circle, a group comprising the top 4 This award is the Association’s percent of the firm’s sales associates. highest honor given to less than 1 percent of realtors in the state for A 15-year veteran of the real estate HONORED SCHOLARS Sister Percylee Hart recently congratulated eight field, she has qualified for the Silver production exceeding $10 million Union Catholic High School seniors who were designated Edward J. Bloustein Level of the New Jersey Association of and 25 or more closed transactions in Distinguished Scholars. This designation, based on class rank and SAT scores Realtors (NJAR) Million Dollar Club a single year. brings with it a $1,000 scholarship that is renewable yearly for undergraduate for the past five years, and is a member Judy Reeves, President of Burgdorff study at a New Jersey college or university. The Distinguished Scholars Program of the NJAR Distinguished Sales Club. ERA, stated, “This pinnacle of was initiated in order to recognize the academic achievement of New Jersey’s She was the number one salesper- achievement is a tribute to the im- secondary school students. Pictured, left to right, are: Sister Percylee Hart, Alex son in Coldwell Banker’s Scotch Plains mense effort and supreme dedication Trautner, James Sawczyn, Sherry Varghese, Albert Nodar of Westfield, Eliza- of Faith to her industry. I join with beth Lee and Joseph Gregov of Scotch Plains, Jennifer Carrano, Lisa Dolansky, office for 10 consecutive years. and Guidance Director Mary Modlin. “Word is out that Pat Glaydura is the Burgdorff ERA associates in hearty Realtor to call in Fanwood,” said congratulations to Faith on her 1998 Marilyn Kelly, Manager of the award- Pat Glaydura production.” winning Coldwell Banker office. “She team.” Ms. Maricic has been a member of has lived in Fanwood for 26 years and Her husband, Andy, a retired Scotch the NJAR Million Dollar Sales Club Faith Maricic is very familiar with all the housing for 11 years, attaining Silver Level in Plains police officer, assists Ms. PUBLIC NOTICE inventory in the area. Glaydura in her real estate career. A 1992, 1996, and 1997, and Bronze “She has sold many houses more lifelong resident of the area, she was Level in 1987-1991 and 1993-1997. SHERIFF’S SALE She has been a member of the SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, born and raised in Scotch Plains. CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, DOCKET NO. F-004535-98. S PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE BANKERS TRUST COMPANY, A NEW ALE YORK CORPORATION, AS TRUSTEE, P SHERIFF’S SALE SHERIFF’S SALE PLAINTIFF vs. ESMELIN ALVAREZ AND ENDING SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, VLICIA ALVAREZ, HIS WIFE, DEFEN- CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, DANT. DOCKET NO. F-4638-98. DOCKET NO. F-2931-98. CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, THE SUMMIT TRUST COMPANY, MIDFIRST BANK, PLAINTIFF vs. DATED NOVEMBER 23, 1998 FOR SALE PLAINTIFF vs. THOMAS C. ROBINSON, LAWRENCE A. GRIFFIN, ET ALS., DE- OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. ET ALS, DEFENDANT. FENDANT. By virtue of the above-stated writ of ex- CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, ecution to me directed I shall expose for sale DATED SEPTEMBER 4, 1998 FOR SALE DATED NOVEMBER 25, 1998 FOR SALE by public vendue, on the 6th Floor of the OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. Union County Court House (Tower) 2 Broad By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu- By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu- Street, Elizabeth, New Jersey on tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by WEDNESDAY THE 17TH DAY OF public vendue, on the 6th Floor of the Union public vendue, on the 6th Floor of the Union MARCH A.D., 1999 at two o’clock in the County Court House (Tower) 2 Broad Street, County Court House (Tower) 2 Broad Street, afternoon of said day. All successful bid- WESTFIELD $509,000 Elizabeth, New Jersey on WEDNESDAY Elizabeth, New Jersey on WEDNESDAY ders must have 20% of their bid available in NEW LISTING THE 17TH DAY OF MARCH A.D., 1999 at THE 17TH DAY OF MARCH A.D., 1999 at cash or certified check at the conclusion of An opportunity that shouldn’t be missed. Absolute move-in condition for 5 two o’clock in the afternoon of said day. All two o’clock in the afternoon of said day. All the sales. Bedroom, 3 Bath Center Hall Colonial. Classic styling, tastefully decorated with successful bidders must have 20% of their successful bidders must have 20% of their The judgment amount is $119,067.17. walk to town convenience. Bright and sunny, spacious rooms, sure to please. bid available in cash or certified check at the bid available in cash or certified check at the The property to be sold is located in the Yours for $509,000. TOP SALES Martha Schilling, a conclusion of the sales. conclusion of the sales. Township of Elizabeth, County of Union and Sales Associate with Weichert, Real- The judgment amount is $29,025.23. The judgment amount is $129,112.25. State of New Jersey. tors’ Westfield office, has led the of- MUNICIPALITY: CITY OF ELIZABETH. The property to be sold is located in the It is commonly known as 220 Delaware fice in revenue unit dollar volume to COUNTY AND STATE: COUNTY OF City of Elizabeth in the County of Union, and Street, Elizabeth, New Jersey. earn top producer honors. They are UNION; STATE OF NEW JERSEY. the State of New Jersey. It is known and designated as Block No. 5, the most recent awards for Ms. STREET & STREET NUMBER: 31 Lyon Commonly known as: 51 Parker Road, Lot No. 189. Schilling, a repeat member of the Place, Elizabeth, New Jersey 07202. Elizabeth, New Jersey. The dimensions are 25.00 feet wide, TAX LOT & BLOCK NUMBERS: LOT Tax Lot No. 1158-G in Block No. 11. 100.00 feet long. company’s Million Dollar Sales Club 586, BLOCK 6. Dimensions of Lot (Approximately) 62.07 Nearest cross street: Situate on the south- and a consistent top producer. A li- DIMENSIONS: Approximately 129.0 feet X 44.31 X 50.58 X 25.86. easterly line of Delaware Street, 250.00 feet censed real estate professional with x 23.00 feet x 77.36 feet x 51.90 feet. Nearest Cross Street: Situate at a point in from the southwesterly line of Second Av- nine years of experience, Ms. Schilling NEAREST CROSS STREET: Murray the Northerly line of Parker Road, 131.77 enue. is a member of the Westfield Board of Street. feet Westerly from the corner formed by the Prior lien(s): None. Realtors and the Garden State Mul- There is due approximately the sum of intersection of the same with the Westerly There is due approximately the sum of tiple Listing Service (MLS). She holds $29,956.94 together with lawful interest and line of Westminster Avenue. $122,251.78 together with lawful interest the professional designation of Gradu- costs. There is due approximately the sum of and costs. There is a full legal description on file in $132,550.90 together with lawful interest There is a full legal description on file in ate, Realtor Institute (GRI) for comple- the Union County Sheriff’s Office. and costs. the Union County Sheriff’s Office. WESTFIELD $589,000 tion of advanced training courses on The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn There is a full legal description on file in The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn MAKE IT YOUR VERY OWN standards and ethics, construction and this sale. the Union County Sheriff’s Office. this sale. Located on lovely residential street in heart of Wychwood this 4 Bedroom, 2 full education, and other real estate top- RALPH FROEHLICH The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn RALPH FROEHLICH and 2 half Bath Center Hall Colonial offers updated Kitchen, cozy Den and ics. SHERIFF this sale. SHERIFF finished Rec Room. Make this a dream come true at $589,000. HACK, PIRO, O’DAY, MERKLINGER, RALPH FROEHLICH STERN, LAVINTHAL, NORGAARD & Fanwood Residents WALLACE & MCKENNA, Attorney SHERIFF KAPNICK, Attorney 30 Columbia Turnpike CARKHUFF & RADMIN, Attorney Suite 300 Drop Off Your Press P.o. Box 941 598-600 Somerset Street 293 Eisenhower Parkway Releases for The Times Florham Park, New Jersey 07932-0941 North Plainfield, New Jersey 07060 Livingston, New Jersey 07039 CH-754228 (WL) CH-754233 (WL) CH-754230 (WL) at the Fanwood Library 4 T - 2/18, 2/25, 4 T - 2/18, 2/25, 4 T - 2/18, 2/25, 3/4 & 3/11/99 Fee: $169.32 3/4 & 3/11/99 Fee: $169.32 3/4 & 3/11/99 Fee: $185.64

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Burgdorff ERA Realtors, 600 North Av- Coldwell Banker Schlott, Realtors, 209 Cen- Coldwell Banker Schlott, Realtors, 209 Cen- Coldwell Banker Schlott, Realtors, 209 Cen- Coldwell Banker Schlott, Realtors, 209 enue, West, Westfield, has announced the tral Avenue, Westfield has announced the tral Avenue, Westfield has announced the tral Avenue, Westfield has announced the Central Avenue, Westfield has announced sale of 70 Fair Hill Drive, Westfield. The sale of the above property at 12 Dubois sale of the above property at 350 New Do- sale of the above property at 211 Wells the listing and sale of the above property at property was marketed by Gina Suriano Road, Warren. The property was handled ver Road, Colonia. The property was Street, Westfield. The property was handled 4 Greenbriar Lane, Scotch Plains. The prop- Barber. The selling agent was Cathy Splin- by Eileen Burlinson. handled by Diane Pellino. by Mary McEnerney. erty was listed by Margaret Maguire and ter. negotiations of the sale were by Jackie Conover.

Burgdorff ERA Realtors, 600 North Av- Coldwell Banker Schlott, Realtors, 209 Cen- Coldwell Banker Schlott, Realtors, 209 Cen- Coldwell Banker Schlott, Realtors, 209 Cen- Coldwell Banker Schlott, Realtors, 209 Cen- enue, West, Westfield, has announced the tral Avenue, Westfield has announced the tral Avenue, Westfield has announced the tral Avenue, Westfield has announced the tral Avenue, Westfield has announced its sale of 10 Crestwood Commons, #2219, sale of the above property at 260 Walnut listing and sale of the above property at 218 listing and sale of the above property at 905 participation in the sale of the above prop- Scotch Plains. The property was marketed Street, Park Edge, Westfield. The property Hazel Avenue, Westfield. The property was Summit Avenue, Westfield. The property erty at 614 Orange Avenue, Cranford. The by Janet Tirone. The selling agent was Pat was handled by Anne Kelly. lsited by Arleen DaPrille and negotiations was listed by Kay Gragnano and negotia- property was handled by Jackie Conover. Connolly. of the sale were by Donna Perch. tions of the sale was by Hye-Young Choi.

Burgdorff ERA Realtors, 600 North Av- Coldwell Banker Schlott, Realtors, 209 Cen- Coldwell Banker Schlott, Realtors, 209 Cen- Coldwell Banker Schlott, Realtors, 209 Cen- Coldwell Banker Schlott, Realtors, 209 Cen- enue, West, Westfield, has announced the tral Avenue, Westfield has announced the tral Avenue, Westfield has announced its tral Avenue, Westfield has announced the tral Avenue, Westfield has announced the sale of 1501 Fox Trail, Mountainside. The sale of the above property at 1985 Birch participation in the sale of the above prop- listing and sale of the above property at 834 sale of the above property at 403 Prospect property was marketed by Susan Massa. The Street, Scotch Plains. The property was erty at 13 Woodbrook Circle, Westfield. The Bradford Avenue, Westfield. The property Street, Westfield. The property was handled selling agent was Cathy Splinter. handled by Reva Berger. property was handled by Carol Lyons. was listed by Alicia Zurlo and negotiations by Dennis Devine. of the sale were by Tom Shea.

Burgdorff ERA Realtors, 600 North Av- Coldwell Banker Schlott, Realtors, 209 Cen- Coldwell Banker Schlott, Realtors, 209 Cen- Coldwell Banker Schlott, Realtors, 209 Cen- Coldwell Banker Schlott, Realtors, 209 Cen- enue, West, Westfield, has announced the tral Avenue, Westfield has announced the tral Avenue, Westfield has announced the tral Avenue, Westfield has announced the tral Avenue, Westfield has announced the sale of 1008 Raritan Road, Cranford. The listing and sale of the above property at 1000 listing and sale of the above property at 1201 sale of the above property at 525 Elm Street, sale of the above property at 2292 Stocker property was marketed by Mark Troxler. Wychwood Road, Westfield. The property Blazo Terrace, Mountainside. The property Westfield. The property was handled by Tom Lane, Scotch Plains. The property was was listed by Elvira Ardrey and negotiations was listed by Donna Perch and negotiations Bianco. handled by Gloria Kraft. of the sale were by Karleen Burns. of the sale were by Janis Shafarman.

Burgdorff ERA Realtors, 600 North Av- Coldwell Banker Schlott, Realtors, 209 Cen- Coldwell Banker Schlott, Realtors, 209 Cen- Coldwell Banker Schlott, Realtors, 209 Cen- Coldwell Banker Schlott, Realtors, 209 Cen- enue, West, Westfield, has announced the tral Avenue, Westfield has announced the tral Avenue, Westfield has announced the tral Avenue, Westfield has announced the tral Avenue, Westfield has announced its sale of 451 Robins Street, Roselle. The prop- sale of the above property at 916 Harding listing and sale of the above property at 12 sale of the above property at 228 Muriel participation in the sale of the above prop- erty was marketed by Victoria Samori. Street, Westfield. The property was handled Clydesdale Road, Scotch Plains. The prop- Avenue, North Plainfield. The property was erty at 249 Evergreen Court, Mountainside. by Hye-Young Choi. erty was listed by Betty Lynch and negotia- handled by Carol Lyons. The property was handled by Susan tions of the sale were by Hye-Young Choi. D’Arecca.

Burgdorff ERA Realtors, 600 North Av- Coldwell Banker Schlott, Realtors, 209 Cen- Coldwell Banker Schlott, Realtors, 209 Cen- Coldwell Banker Schlott, Realtors, 209 Cen- Coldwell Banker Schlott, Realtors, 209 Cen- enue, West, Westfield, has announced the tral Avenue, Westfield has announced the tral Avenue, Westfield has announced the tral Avenue, Westfield has announced the tral Avenue, Westfield has announced its sale of 145 Lincoln Road, Westfield. The listing and sale of the above property at 1173 listing and sale of the above property at 720 sale of the above property at 113 Gordon participation in the sale of the above prop- property was marketed by Ann Ribardo. The Lawrence Avenue, Westfield. The property Oak Avenue, Westfield. The property was Street, Roselle. The property was handled erty at 516 Beech Avenue, Garwood. The selling agent was Gina Suriano Barber. was listed by Hye-Young Choi and negotia- listed by Ruth Tate and negotiations of the by Ruth Tate. property was handled by Jackie Conover. tions of the sale were by Judy GaNun. sale were by Marilyn Kelly.

Burgdorff ERA Realtors, 600 North Av- Burgdorff ERA Realtors, 600 North Avenue, Coldwell Banker Schlott, Realtors, 209 Cen- Coldwell Banker Schlott, Realtors, 209 Cen- Coldwell Banker Schlott, Realtors, 209 Cen- enue, West, Westfield, has announced the West, Westfield, has announced the sale of tral Avenue, Westfield has announced its tral Avenue, Westfield has announced the tral Avenue, Westfield has announced the sale of 35 Giggleswick Way, Edison. The 512 South Chestnut Street, Westfield. The participation in the sale of the above prop- listing and sale of the above property at 120 sale of the above property at 2096 Newark property was marketed by Lynn property was marketed and sold by Roe erty at 518 Edison Glen Terrace, Edison. West Colfax Avenue, Roselle Park. The Avenue, Scotch Plains. The property was MacDonald. Dunlap. The property was handled by Barbara property was listed and sold by Roz handled by Ruth Tate. Wyciskala. Alexander.

Burgdorff ERA Realtors, 600 North Av- Burgdorff ERA Realtors, 600 North Avenue, Coldwell Banker Schlott, Realtors, 209 Cen- Coldwell Banker Schlott, Realtors, 209 Cen- Coldwell Banker Schlott, Realtors, 209 Cen- enue, West, Westfield, has announced the West, Westfield, has announced the sale of tral Avenue, Westfield has announced its tral Avenue, Westfield has announced the tral Avenue, Westfield has announced the sale of 1310 Belleview Avenue, Plainfield. 1150 Lake Avenue, Clark. The property was participation in the sale of the above prop- listing and sale of the above property at 25 sale of the above property at 1875 Quimby The property was marketed by Faith marketed by Gina Suriano Barber. The sell- erty 455 Whitter Avenue, Westfield. The Deer Path Circle, Green Brook. The prop- Lane, Scotch Plains. The property was Maricic. ing agent was Anne Sank-Davis. property was handled by Kay Gragnano. erty was listed by Ruth Tate and negotia- handled by Hye-Young Choi. tions of the sale were by Susan D’Arecca.

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– CLASSIFIEDS – PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PLANNING BOARD HELP WANTED HELP WANTED HELP WANTED TOWN OF WESTFIELD PLEASE TAKE NOTICE VOLUNTEERS NEEDED NURSERY SCHOOL Front Desk/Dental – P/T in That the undersigned has made application to the Planning Board of the Town of Westfield seeking preliminary and final approval of an Westfield Rescue Squad seeks DIRECTOR Mountainside. Bright & friendly, Amended Site Plan, together with variances and any other necessary relief so as to permit the modification, improvement and enlargement exp. preferred but will train right of an existing office building at property known as 574 Springfield Avenue, Westfield, New Jersey (Block No. 1701, Lot No. 8). trainees for Emergency Medical Large, established Reform Jew- The applicant is seeking approval of variances from the following provisions of the Westfield Land Use Ordinance: Technicians. Valid NJ Driver’s Lic. ish Early Childhood Center in person. Flex. hrs. Exp. with insur- 1. Section 1028 E.1 — Maximum Building Height - Permitted: 40 feet. Proposed: 43.5 feet. req. Min., 4 hrs./wk. Westfield seeks Director for June, ance forms & computer helpful. 2. Section 917 D.2 & B.5 — Loading Zone Size - Required: 900 square feet. Proposed: 700 square feet. * * * * * 1999. Minimum Requirements: Salary commensurate with exp. 3. Section 917 C.2.d — Rear Yard Parking Only — Applicant proposes ±32 parking spaces in the side yard. Please Call (908) 654-6140 4. Section 917 D.1 — Minimum parking space dimensions required — 9 feet x 18 feet; some of applicant’s Seeks trainees as Dispatchers. Head teacher, early childhood spaces are 8-1/2 feet x 18 feet. classroom, preferably in Jewish Min. 2 hrs./wk. All training pro- SITUATION WANTED 5. Section 917 F. — Specifications For Parking Area — Required: 4 inch (base) x 2 inch (top). Proposed: 3 inch vided. early childhood program. Excel- x 2 inch x 1-1/2 inch. lent inter-personal, administrative, CNA with some exp. as LPN. 6. Section 917 G. — Requires Granite Curbing around additional parking. None is proposed. Call Miki Leitner 7. Section 917 K — Parking entrance and exit signs required at Board’s discretion. None proposed. (908) 233-2501 and supervisory skills. Knowledge Dependable, exc. ref. Four past 8. Section 917 M — Required paved walkways in parking lot at Board’s discretion. None proposed. of Jewish cultural curriculum. years cared for Alzheimers pa- 9. Any other variances the applicant may require for approval of the amended site plan. HELP WANTED Masters preferred. Competitive tient. Said property is within 200 feet of property owned by you or you are otherwise required by law to be noticed of the hearing. salary. Send résumé and cover Call After 6 p.m. or Weekends A Public Hearing has been ordered for MARCH 1, 1999, at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at the Municipal Building, 425 East Broad MEDICAL ASSISTANT Street, Westfield at which time you may appear and participate in the hearing in accordance with the Rules of the Planning Board. This notice P/T busy primary care internal letter only (no phone calls) to: (908) 355-3425 is sent to you on behalf of the applicant, by order of the Planning Board. medicine office seeks energetic, Search Committee, Temple Information, maps, site plans and the application are available for your inspection in the Office of the Construction Official, 959 North personable indiv. to assist physi- Emanu-El, 756 East Broad Street, APARTMENT FOR RENT Avenue West, Westfield and may be seen Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Westfield, NJ 07090-2571. Dead- Lindabury, McCormick & Estabrook cian w/office patients. Must be WESTFIELD – Northside. Quiet, 53 Cardinal Drive familiar w/phlebotomy & have line March 5, 1999. attractive 4-1/2 room duplex. Walk Westfield, New Jersey good medical skills. Hours 2-7 to town and trans. Central AC, Attorneys for Applicant, Ettnor Partners, LLP pm. Mon, Wed. & Fri. Fax rèsumè HELP WANTED Washer/dryer. $1,150/mth. + util. 1 T — 2/18/99, The Leader Fee: $76.50 to (908) 964-9580 or call (908) ADMINISTRATIVE No pets. Avail. April 1. Please 964-3705 for interview. ASSISTANT reply to P.O. Box 117, Fanwood, NJ 07023. HELP WANTED The Downtown Westfield Corpo- ration (DWC) – General office HOUSE FOR SALE LEGAL SECRETARY duties and to provide administra- ISOLDI WESTFIELD – Magnificent, 6 associates For small Summit law office. Sal- tive support to Executive Director ® ary commensurate with exp. Fax and the DWC Board of Directors. bdrm. Colonial on prestigious Realtors résumé to (908) 273-0323 or call Self-starter, strong interpersonal block. 2 full & 2 half baths, lg. (908) 273-7777. and communication skills, com- family room, eat-in kitchen, 2 car puter experience (i.e. Microsoft garage. Professionally land- 908-232-5556 HELP WANTED Office/Word, Excel), filing, book- scaped property. $695,000 keeping and other duties as as- (908) 232-1944 “Working With Us is Like Having Family in the Business!” Bank signed. Salary is negotiable as is PNC schedule (mornings and early af- *Visit us at our Web Site – http://westfieldnj.com/isoldi ternoons are preferable). Job F air Call (908) 789-9444 or Fax Résumé to (908) 789-7550 February 25, 1999 The DWC is an equal opportunity Westfield Plaza Branch employer. 1 Lincoln Plaza Westfield, NJ HELP WANTED 10:00am – 2:00pm P/T medical assistant. Will train Part-Time Tellers right person. and Please Call Randi At: Financial Sales Consultants (908) 756-5908 Or Leave Message Positions available in Scotch Plains, HELP WANTED Westfield Plaza & Avenel Senior Citizen Line Dance Instruc- Please call Andrea to register tor. 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CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK Page 22 Thursday, February 18, 1999 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Local Students To Join College Club Announces Concordia Choir Tour Next Meeting With Ballet SCOTCH PLAINS — The Col- ning dance company, which has per- Andrew Borchin of Westfield and The Choir will also perform at lege Club of Fanwood-Scotch Plains Zion Lutheran Church in Maywood formed in New York, New Jersey and Jason Marks of Fanwood will per- will hold its next meeting on Mon- on Sunday, Pennsylvania, is to unite the His- form during the 1999 Concordia Col- day, February 22, at 8 p.m. at the panic community and promote har- lege Choir Tour during February. February 28, at First United Methodist Church, 1171 9:30 a.m. mony among different cultures. For Andrew and Jason are both fresh- Terrill Road in Scotch Plains. The concerts more information about this program, man students. Club members will be entertained please call Lucille McGann at (908) The Choir will perform in are free and the by the Ballet Folklorico Sentir Cri- public is wel- 232-3589. Monmouth County at St. Paul’s ollo, a group of young people from come to attend. The College Club of Fanwood- United Methodist Church in Ocean diverse cultural and racial back- Scotch Plains is a women’s organiza- Grove on Sun- Members of grounds from Plainfield, Piscataway, the 30-voice tion devoted to raising money for day, February Edison and North Plainfield, who college scholarships. Programs are 21, at 4 p.m. choir are se- will dance to traditional Latin Ameri- lected from all presented monthly for the enrich- The proceeds can rhythms. The dancers will also ment of its members. from this con- academic pro- Jason Marks discuss their backgrounds and eth- To become a member of the Col- cert will aid two grams of nic dress. Concordia College. The choir’s theme lege Club, please call Anne Johansen local individu- RECEIVING RECOGNITION Fanwood-Scotch Plains Rotary Club Presi- The objective of the award-win- at (908) 232-4308. als with extraor- of “Sing For Joy” embodies its mis- dent Carol Wood, left, and Vice President Andy Calamaras, right, recently dinary medical sion - to share the Gospel of Jesus presented a certificate of recognition to The Times newspaper for its coverage of expenses. The Christ through superior musical ex- local events. Receiving the certificate on behalf of The Times was Sports Editor concert is co- periences. David B. Corbin. sponsored by the The Concordia Choir will be joined by members of the Festival Chorus Andrew Borchin Monmouth Gardenaires to Present County Branch and Orchestra, as well as the No. 8936 of Lutheran Brotherhood Concordia Guitar Ensemble. They and 14 Lutheran congregations in will perform 15 concerts in 10 states Slide, Lecture Program Monmouth County. during this year’s tour. WESTFIELD – The Gardenaires meeting, which was led by Service will meet on Wednesday, February Committee Chairperson, Lillian 24, at 12:30 p.m. to present a slide Boyko. COLLEGE NEWS and lecture program at the Scotch The favors will be placed on the Hills Country Club, Jerusalem Road, meal trays for St. Patrick’s Day. Scotch Plains. Women who are interested in learn- Local Students Earn Refreshments will be served at ing about outdoor and indoor gar- Christine Hoyer Earns Dean’s List Status 12:30 p.m. The program will begin dening are invited to join the Dean’s List Status at 1 p.m. Gardenaires. At Fairfield University Sean Ryan of Roselle Park will Meetings are held on the fourth At Elizabethtown present the program, “The History of Wednesday of each month from 12 to WESTFIELD – Heather L. Dubitsky the Union County Park System.” 3 p.m. at the country club. Trips, and Morna A. O’Keefe, both of Westfield, CULTURED SCOUTS Scotch Plains-Fanwood Junior Girl Scouts recently have earned Dean’s List status at Fairfield FANWOOD — Christine Hoyer has The public is invited. The host- lunches, guest speakers, demonstra- celebrated Thinking Day, an international day of friendship and world peace. It University in Fairfield, Connecticut. been named to the Dean’s List for the esses for the meeting will be Alice tions and workshops are offered is traditionally observed on February 22, the joint birthday of Lord and Lady Heather is a neuroscience major, while Fall 1998 semester at Elizabethtown Frega and Bernice Plyley. throughout the year. Baden Powell, the founders of the scouting movement. The girls took an Morna is majoring in communication. College in Pennsylvania, in recognition The group made favors for Mo- For more information, please call imaginary trip to several different countries to learn about other cultures. They To be selected for Dean’s List recogni- of high academic achievement. bile Meals during their January (908) 754-5160. are pictured above at the Candlelight Ceremony which concluded the event. tion, a student must attain a grade point Christine, a sophomore, is majoring in average of at least 3.5 out of a possible psychology with a minor in philosophy. 4.0. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Girl Scouts Take ‘Journey’ Bob Hoyer of Fanwood. Eric Shea Achieves She is a 1997 graduate of Scotch Plains- Registration Gets Underway Dean’s List Honors Fanwood High School. Christine is a member of Alpha Lambda Delta Honor To Celebrate Thinking Day At Lynchburg College Society, Habitat for Humanity, the Psy- For Gym Jams at YMCA chology Club, Campus Gold and Etown SCOTCH PLAINS - Thinking Day In Sangam (India), the girls tasted SCOTCH PLAINS – Eric Shea, the After Dark. is a special day celebrated by Girl Indian food and saw artwork and played son of Mr. and Mrs. Eric Shea of Scotch SCOTCH PLAINS – The half-hour morning or afternoon pro- Scouts annually. It is usually celebrated a game. At Our Cabana (Mexico), they Plains, recently earned Dean’s List hon- Fanwood-Scotch Plains YMCA, lo- gram prepares children ages 2½ on February 22, the joint birthday of had a spicy snack, did Mexican bark ors for the fall semester at Lynchburg Heather J. Schwartz cated at 1340 Martine Avenue, has through 6 for the future through pro- Lord and Lady Baden Powell, the painting, saw lots of artwork, as well as College in Virginia. begun registration for its Gym Jams grams which promote physical, in- founders of the Scouting movement. It pinatas, and received a God’s Eye Eric graduated St. Joseph’s High Earns Bachelor Degree Preschool Program for the 1999-2000 tellectual, emotional and social de- is an international day of friendship SWAP. School in 1995. He is a senior political At Boston University school year. velopment. and world peace. At Pax Lodge (London), the girls got science major. Registration for family members The Gym Jams Preschool Program, WESTFIELD – Heather J. Schwartz The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Junior a taste of British tea time with scones. is already underway, and will begin which features a spacious playground, Scouts celebrated early this year, with They learned about the theater and Washington and Lee of Westfield was among 949 students to includes free play time, learning graduate Boston University this winter. for current/basic members today, an “Imaginary Trip to the Four World royalty and received “tea bag” SWAPS. Names Area Students Heather received a Bachelor of Sci- Thursday, February 18. Open regis- readiness experiences, storytime, Girl Scout Centers.” The Juniors At Our Chalet (Switzerland), the ence degree in Occupational Therapy. tration will start tomorrow, Friday, music, arts and crafts, cooking, sci- boarded “Juliet Low Airlines,” where girls tasted fondue and Swiss choco- To Dean’s List for Fall February 19. Individuals may regis- ence, and swimming lessons during they were given flight instructions, a lates. They learned of the many sports WESTFIELD — Two Westfield stu- ter starting at 9 a.m. at the Red the three- and five-day classes. talk on Thinking Day, and their flag programs offered there and received dents recently achieved Dean’s List sta- Courtney Bender Earns House. For more information about the ceremony. Swiss Flag SWAPS. There were also tus for the recently-ended fall term at Gym Jams is licensed by the State YMCA’s programs or registration, After disembarking, they set out for stations for the Juniors to create their Washington and Lee University in Lex- Recognition at Colgate of New Jersey and runs from Septem- please call Susan Rau at (908) 889- the World Centers. The scouts were on own postcards and do activities from ington, Virginia. WESTFIELD – Courtney Norris ber through June. The two-and-a- 5455. a journey that they perhaps may take in the Junior Handbook. They are Kelly E. Norton, the daugh- Bender of Westfield received the Dean’s the years to come. In visiting these As the gathering drew to a close, the ter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Norton, and Award for academic excellence during lands, the Juniors were not only think- Juliet Low Friendship Fund was col- Courtney C. Yevich, the daughter of Mr. the fall semester at Colgate University in Fanwood Library Schedules ing of their WAGGGS (World Asso- lected from the Junior Troops. A beau- and Mrs. Robert Yevich. Kelly is a senior Hamilton, New York. She is a member of ciation of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts) tiful Candlelight Friendship Circle was and Courtney is a junior. the Class of 1999. sisters, but earning the “On My Way” formed while the girls sang “We Are Dean’s List status at Washington and To be eligible for the Dean’s Award, a Storytime Afternoon Event badge as well. the World.” Lee represents a term grade average of at Colgate student must achieve a 3.30 or least 3.4 on a 4.0 scale. higher average while carrying a full course FANWOOD — The Friends of the skills are often included in the pro- load. Fanwood Library will host an after- gram. Jennifer Kanarek Earns Courtney is the daughter of Mr. and noon of storytelling fun for children, Mr. Moore has been a full-time pro- American United to Sponsor Mrs. Bruce Bender of Westfield. A 1995 age 5 to 8, with guest Robin Moore on fessional storyteller since 1981 and Dean’s List Honors graduate of Westfield High School, she Tuesday, February 23, at 3:30 p.m. has presented more than 5,000 of his is a psychology and elementary educa- Mr. Moore tells traditional and origi- programs at schools, museums, con- First-Time Buyers Seminar At Brandeis University tion major at the university. nal stories. He enjoys telling stories ferences and festivals and on radio and She was also inducted last spring into American United Mortgage Cor- The seminar will focus on the com- SCOTCH PLAINS — Jennifer about animals and spirits. The story- television. poration will sponsor a seminar for plete home-buying process, includ- Kanarek of Scotch Plains was named to Colgate’s Chapter of the National Psy- chology Honor Society, Psi Chi. teller creates a program that is appro- Copies of Mr. Moore’s books will first-time home buyers on Saturday, ing the steps to take before finding a the Dean’s List for the Fall 1998 semes- priate for each age and setting. be available for purchase and February 27, from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. home; how to qualify for home fi- ter at Brandeis University in Waltham, The storyteller often accompa- autographing after the program. at the Holiday Inn in Springfield on nancing; what to look for when shop- Massachusetts. nies many of his stories with the To register, please sign up at the Jennifer is a member of the class of Local Students Achieve Route 22. ping for a home; how to purchase a Celtic harp, flute and hunting horn. library, or call (908) 322-4377. Seat- The seminar will be designed to home in need of repair; purchasing 2002. She is the daughter of Mr. and Demonstrations of old-time living Mrs. Leonard Kanarek. Dean’s List Recognition ing is limited. inform first-time home-buyers about with no money down; how much To qualify for the Dean’s List, stu- the real estate market. The program money you can afford; and new first- dents must earn a grade point average of From Univ. of Scranton Thrift Shop Announces will also include discussion about time buyers programs including gov- 3.5 or better. WESTFIELD – Anne M. Lutkenhouse special programs which may assist ernment grants. Denis Trelease Earns and Enrico L. Russo of Westfield and home-buyers. Each participant will receive Kristin D. Clark of Scotch Plains re- Half-Price Sale Event “Our seminar really simplifies the American United Mortgage Corpo- Dean’s List Honors ceived Dean’s List honors for the 1998 process of home buying,” stated Jo- ration First Time Home Buyer’s Cer- Fall Semester at the University of SCOTCH PLAINS – The Thrift Shop hours are Monday to Thursday seph Farella, Executive Vice Presi- tification and a copy of American SCOTCH PLAINS – Denis Michael Scranton. Shop of the Fanwood Scotch Plains from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and Friday dent for American United. “Many United’s guide to home purchasing. Trelease was named among 950 students A student must have a Quality Point Service League will hold a half-price and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. to earn Dean’s List Honors for the Fall Index of 3.5 or more with a minimum people just don’t realize that they can Space is limited. For reservations sale beginning Tuesday, February 23, For more information, please call the purchase a home with little to no and further information, please call 1998 semester at East Tennessee State number of credit owners to be eligible for shop hot-line at (908) 322-5420. University located in Johnson City, Ten- the Dean’s List. to Saturday, February 27. money down.” 1-800-555-2035. nessee. The list includes students from the The shop will feature ladies’ In other business, League members To qualify, students must complete 12 College of Arts and Sciences, the Kania dresses, sportswear, fur and winter also met at the home of Isabele Laterra or more credit hours and achieve a grade School of Management, The Panuska coats, accessories and jewelry. on February 8. point average of 3.7 or better on a 4.0 College of Professional Studies and Dex- Men’s suits, jackets, shirts, outer- President Jeanne Crofton shared a Enrichment Center to Offer scale. ter Hanley College. wear and boys clothing will also be thank you she received from the chil- included. dren at the Elizabeth YWCA, a do- There will also be merchandise mestic violence facility for battered SAT Preparation Scholarships available for teens, pre-teens, children women. The league delivered gifts to WESTFIELD – The Enrichment school year and would like to apply and toddlers. Household linens and the facility. Center of Westfield, a full-service for the award, may do so in writing. bric-a-brac will also be available. Ms. Crofton also thanked secretary tutoring and enrichment company, is Schools can be added to the scholar- The shop also is receiving dona- Sally Shannon for her dedication to the offering scholarships to high school ship list for the next academic year. tions of spring clothing, household League and wished her success in her new home. students for group SAT classes, both Public, private and parochial items, antiques and collectibles. verbal and math. schools are invited to participate in Guidance counselors at local high the program. PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE schools have been notified of the Rhoda Asch, a partner in the Cen- SHERIFF’S SALE seconds E. 94.04 feet to a point and scholarships and will award the cer- ter, stated, “We believe in giving SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, thence, tificates as soon as possible. Each back to the communities in which we In Memory of CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, 2. N. 41 degrees 03 minutes 00 sec- DOCKET NO. F-14618-97. onds W. 90.00 feet to a point and scholarship is valued at $300. The live and work. Our goal is to help GE CAPITAL MORTGAGE SERVICES, thence, award is for 12 hours of group in- children do well academically.” INC., PLAINTIFF vs. ALFREDO 3. S. 48 degrees 57 minutes 00 sec- struction. All materials will be pro- These awards are given to aca- PACHECO AND PAULETTE J. onds W. 120.52 feet to a point along vided to the students. demically successful students who PACHECO, HIS WIFE; ET ALS, DEFEN- the easterly line of Central Avenue DANT. and thence, Schools that did not receive schol- would not otherwise be taking a pri- CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, 4. Along the easterly line of Central Av- arship notification for the 1998-99 vate SAT preparation course. DATED JANUARY 20, 1998 FOR SALE enue, S. 42 degrees 20 minutes 30 OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. seconds E. 65.71 feet to a point and By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu- thence, PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by 5. Along a curve to the left, in a north- Jennifer Ryan easterly direction, having a radius of public vendue, on the 6th Floor of the Union SHERIFF’S SALE Commonly known as: 473 THIRD AV- County Court House (Tower) 2 Broad Street, 25.00 feet and an arc length of 38.74 SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, ENUE A/K/A 473-475 THIRD AVENUE, Elizabeth, New Jersey on WEDNESDAY feet to the point or place of beginning. CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, ELIZABETH, NEW JERSEY 07208. THE 17TH DAY OF MARCH A.D., 1999 at The above described lands are known as DOCKET NO. F-3863-97. Tax Lot No. 1399 WO-5 in Block No. 5 A/ two o’clock in the afternoon of said day. All Lot 26 in Block 551 as shown on the current RESOURCE BANCHARES MORT- K/A TAX LOT ACCT. NO. 1399 BLOCK successful bidders must have 20% of their Official Tax Maps of the Town of Westfield. GAGE COMPANY, PLAINTIFF vs. DIEGO WARD 5. bid available in cash or certified check at the Premises also known as Lot 26 in Block 551 GOMEZ; MARTHA GOMES AND MR. conclusion of the sales. as shown on a certain map entitled “Cam- GOMEZ HER HUSBAND ET AL, DEFEN- Dimensions of the Lot are (Approximately) The judgment amount is $160,889.53. bridge Estates, Section 1” filed in the Union DANT. 102.33 feet wide by 51.00 feet long. All that certain tract or parcel of land and County Registers Office on 8/3/1955 as CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, Nearest Cross Street: Situated on the premises situate, lying and being in the Map No. 427-A. DATED DECEMBER 8, 1997 FOR SALE EASTERLY side of THIRD AVENUE, WITH TOWN of WESTFIELD, County of UNION There is due approximately the sum of THE SOUTHERLY side of FIFTH STREET. and State of New Jersey. $169,850.94 together with lawful interest OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. There is due approximately the sum of Also known as Tax Lot 6 in Block 5717, f/ and costs. By virtue of the above-stated writ of ex- $159,921.36 together with lawful interest k/a Block 551 on the Tax Assessment map There is a full legal description on file in ecution to me directed I shall expose for sale and costs. of the TOWN of WESTFIELD, NEW JER- the Union County Sheriff’s Office. by public vendue, on the 6th Floor of the There is a full legal description on file in SEY 07090. The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn Union County Court House (Tower) 2 Broad the Union County Sheriff’s Office. More commonly known as 1489 CEN- this sale. Street, Elizabeth, New Jersey on The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn TRAL AVENUE, a/k/a 101 ROGER AV- RALPH FROEHLICH WEDNESDAY THE 17TH DAY OF this sale. ENUE, WESTFIELD, NEW JERSEY SHERIFF MARCH A.D., 1999 at two o’clock in the RALPH FROEHLICH 07090. FEIN, SUCH, KAHN & SHEPARD, afternoon of said day. All successful bid- SHERIFF Beginning at a point along the northerly Attorney ders must have 20% of their bid available in SHAPIRO & KREISMAN, Attorney line of Roger Avenue, easterly 24.48 feet Suite 201 cash or certified check at the conclusion of Suite J from the projected intersection of the east- 7 Century Drive the sales. 406 Lippincott Drive erly line of Central Avenue with the northerly Parsippany, New Jersey 07054 The judgment amount is $154,724.59. Marlton, New Jersey 08053 line of Roger Avenue and thence, CH-753670 (WL) The property to be sold is located in the CH-753588 (WL) 1. Along the northerly line of Roger Av- 4 T - 2/18, 2/25, CITY of ELIZABETH in the County of 4 T - 2/18, 2/25, enue, N. 68 degrees 52 minutes 00 3/4 & 3/11/99 Fee: $279.48 UNION, and the State of New Jersey. 3/4 & 3/11/99 Fee: $181.56 CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK