— Serving the Town Since 1890 — The Westfield Leader

USPS 680020 Published OUR 108th YEAR – ISSUE NO. 17-98 Periodical – Postage Paid at Westfield, N.J. Thursday, April 23, 1998 Every Thursday 232-4407 FIFTY CENTS NEW UNDERPASS WITH HISTORIC TILES HIGHLIGHT OF PROJECT NJ Transit, Local Officials Celebrate Work Completion On Station Improvements By PAUL J. PEYTON cludes 18 murals recalling Westfield’s In concluding her remarks, the Specially Written for The Westfield Leader history, with an emphasis on trans- artist said she hopes the community NJ Transit, town officials, com- portation. “enjoys the murals for many years to muter leaders and residents gathered The new underpass is also the main come.” last Thursday to dedicate the newly link for individuals to get from the Ms. DeLibero said the completion improved Westfield Train Station. south to the north side of town and of this and other projects is part of the Westfield, with 1,750 daily riders, is vice versa. The underpass is more agency’s “reaffirmation” of its “com- the busiest station on the Raritan centrally located, brighter and more mitment” to New Jersey citizens. Valley Commuter Line. spacious as compared to the now NJ Transit, the third largest transit The $6.2 million project, which defunct tunnel, which NJ Transit system in the country, is now in its began in November of 1996, includes Executive Director Shirley A. eighth consecutive year without a two new, handicapped accessible, DeLibero described as “outdated” and fare increase. 625-foot-long, high-level platforms; “narrow.” Noting the community’s “very rich two elevators and a new commuter Two elevators were installed, one transportation history,” she said the underpass with murals depicting on each side of the new passageway, tiles, when viewed daily by commut- Westfield’s history. to allow passengers with disabilities ers, are sure to “rekindle memories of The project also includes canopies and those who have trouble climbing the past, either of their early years to cover sections of the platforms, as steps access to the new high-level commuting by train or of the times David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader well as stairs, ramps, shelters and platforms. they went to the train station to wel- BETTER THAN EVER...Westfield Mayor Thomas C. Jardim, left, artist Stacey Farley, second from left, and NJ Transit windscreens. Executive Director Shirley A. DeLibero, center, cut the ribbon to officially dedicate the handicapped accessible Other improvements made in com- come their parents home from work.” improvements and new pedestrian underpass at the Westfield Train Station. Looking on are state Assemblyman Alan M. The highlight of the project is the pliance with the Americans with “This station is more than a criti- Augustine of Scotch Plains, and former Westfield Mayor Bud C. Boothe, far right. The dedication ceremony represented new pedestrian underpass – which Disabilities Act include restroom cal transit link for the community, it the culmination of the $6.2 million project, which took 17 months to complete. was shifted 100 feet to the east of the renovations, the expansion of door- is also an historic monument,” Ms. former underpass – and which in- ways, and the creation of a low-level DeLibero said. writing surface near the ticket win- The 18 murals are part of NJ EILEEN SATKIN TO JOIN SCHOOL BOARD AT TUESDAY, APRIL 28, MEETING dow. Transit’s First Transit Arts Project, The tiles that align the walls of the which takes funds set aside in each new passageway were each made by construction project budget and uses hand with porcelain clay and fired to the money to create artwork intended Westfield School Board of Education Budget Passes; 2400 degrees Fahrenheight. Each tile to enhance the station. The Arts pro- had to be fired anywhere between gram was developed by NJ Transit in three and five times, with the color 1994 “as an integral component of the Tuesday Election Draws Only a 12 Percent Turnout put in by hand. Hudson-Bergen Light Rail Transit By JILL LOEWER puters for mathematics skills, new “We will also need to address the said “funds have been earmarked for The tiles were designed and cre- System,” according Steve Coleman, a Specially Written for The Westfield Leader textbooks, seven new teaching posi- issue of increasing enrollment. We staff training in computer skills, and ated by Stacey Farley of Garrison, spokesman for the transit agency. In a low turnout, voters in Tuesday’s tions, and improvements in support have increased the classroom capac- in the area of new curriculums.” New York, a graduate of Westfield In addition to Westfield and the election passed the Westfield Board of the district’s technology initiative. ity at the elementary school level, In the school board elections, in- High School and Brown University Hudson-Bergen project — which is of Education budget by a margin of In an interview with The Westfield and now we need solutions for the cumbents Mrs. Walsh and Ms. in Providence, Rhode Island. She still under development — transit art 69 percent, in a year in which there Leader, Susan Jacobson, Board of other schools,” she observed. Hardwick, as well as former board also has a bachelor’s degree in art is also planned for the Rahway, Lyons was an uncontested race for three Education President, said “The new Finance Committee Chairman member Mrs. Satkin, were elected to and a master’s degree in fine arts and Matawan stations, Penn Stations vacancies on the board. budget was designed to continue the Keith S. Hertell, who was instrumen- fill the three board seats that are from the University of Illinois, and in New York and Newark, and the The voter turnout was 12 percent, long-term commitment to technol- tal in the planning of this year’s expiring this year. Each will serve a has studied at the Pennsylvania Acad- Southern New Jersey Light Rail Tran- compared to last year’s turnout of 20 ogy improvements in our schools. budget, along with school officials, CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 emy of the Arts. sit System. percent, and 21 percent in 1996 — Ms. Farley, a native of Westfield, both years which featured contested was selected by NJ Transit from a races. FIREMEN ATTEND HEARING TO PROTEST ‘RUMOR’ OF PAID STAFF CUTS field of 16 candidate artists. She was School board candidates Ginger given a $35,000 contract to complete Hardwick, Eileen Satkin, and Darielle the work. M. Walsh, all unopposed, were elected The artist said the murals were with 1,851, 1,789, and 1,659 votes, Council Adopts $22.92 Mil. Budget, 7-2; Use of Sale “truly a collaborative piece.” She re- respectively. The school board elec- CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 tions have not been uncontested in recent memory. In 1997, six candi- Of Assets Funds Draws Concerns by Former Mayor dates ran for three open seats. By PAUL J. PEYTON or $52.50, on the average assessed the council up for election this year, thought that the council had agreed Spring Fling The total budget of $52,016,848 Specially Written for The Westfield Leader will be supported by a tax levy of home in Westfield of $175,000. they decided it would look better to at a retreat earlier this year to keep $45,793,665, with the remainder of Although the Westfield Town Third Ward Councilman Neil F. cut another tax point than to save the name calling and personal attacks the funds coming from state and fed- Council passed the 1998 municipal Sullivan, Jr., who voted against the money and draw on it over a longer out of the council discussions. Rescheduled eral funding. This will translate into budget of $22,923,211 Tuesday night budget, opposed the council’s deci- period of time, thus preserving it for Resident Karen Mortenson, in re- a tax increase of $104 per year on an by a 7-2 vote, the public hearing drew sion to use the assets money — which future generations. ferring to comments made by Mayor average Westfield home assessed at some strong concerns about the di- he said was mainly funds obtained Mayor Thomas C. Jardim, who Jardim earlier this year, questioned For Sunday $174,000. rection the council was headed in through the sale of municipal-owned cast the other negative vote, said he whether he had a “game plan” as to Due to inclement weather last Among the budget appropriations both from the types of projects it was land — to fund the daily operations believes further cuts could have been where cuts could be made if the coun- weekend, the Westfield Area Cham- will be various programs, including funding and on how the governing of the town. achieved by the council in such areas cil was to develop a budget without a ber of Commerce has rescheduled teacher training, as well as new com- body controls tax increases. He said if the money was to be as deferred charges and other appro- tax hike, as supported by the Mayor. the fourth annual “Spring Fling” Last month, the council went into utilized, it should be in areas on the priations, which come to $240,500 Mayor Jardim noted that his bud- Street Fair in downtown Westfield private session after Fourth Ward capital side that will have more long- — the same as last year — and the get observations were supported by for this Sunday, April 26, from noon Deadlines Told Councilman Lawrence A. Goldman term impact on the town. amount included as reserve to fund the majority of the governing body, until 6 p.m. For Submittals stated he could not support a four tax Surplus funds are those in excess uncollected taxes. The reserve for and thus no further cuts in the tax The event will feature an array of point increase in the municipal spend- of revenue of taxes collected in 1997, uncollected taxes in this year’s bud- levy would be made this year. activities and exhibits for the entire To The Leader ing plan. and unspent funds from 1996. get is $1,850,000 — down $50,000 Former Mayor Bud C. Boothe, of family, including art, crafts, food, Following the discussion, another He called the practice of using from 1997. Those persons preparing press Hawthorne Drive, was critical of a music and children’s events. Admis- $180,000 — which is equal to one moneys from the sale of town land to Councilman Sullivan, who said he number of aspects in the budget. He sion is free. releases for submission to The tax point, or one penny per $100 of fund town operations “financially Leader are reminded that copy had asked for legitimate cost savings said he was not in favor of the town The following streets will be closed assessed valuation — was taken from imprudent and dishonest.” He said recommendations from Mayor should be e-mailed or faxed by 4 spending $100,000 of its own money on Sunday beginning at 6 a.m. to the sale of town assets account, a by doing this, the council is “setting Jardim, instead described the recom- to purchase the former Excellent vehicular traffic for the activities: p.m. on the Friday prior to publica- revenue source, and used to fund itself up” for a tax increase in future tion. The Leader’s e-mail address is mendations on budget cuts, as out- Diner site, now a vacant parcel, in East Broad Street from North Av- operating costs. years — as much as 10 cents per lined by the Mayor, as merely bud- [email protected]. The fax num- order to turn it into a “pocket park” enue to Central Avenue, all of Quimby The move dropped the impact on $100 of assessed valuation. getary “gimmicks.” through a matching grant program Street, Elm Street from North Av- ber is 908-232-0473. taxpayers to a tax hike of three cents, He indicated that with members of Releases, pictures and letters to In response, Mayor Jardim said he being offered this year by the Union enue to the Texaco Station, and Pros- the editor can also be dropped off at CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 our office located at 50 Elm Street or through our mail slot. To ensure that submittals reach our office prior to deadline, we encourage e-mail or Chamber of Commerce faxed materials. Sports stories which occur prior to the weekend must be in by the To Mark Anniversary Friday deadline. Weekend sports events must be submitted by noon on the Monday prior to the publica- tion date. Obituaries will be ac- With Special ’48 Night cepted up to 5 p.m. on Tuesdays. The Westfield Area Chamber of gether to build a healthy economy All copy must be typed, double- and improve the quality of life for the spaced, upper and lower case, no Commerce originally began as The Westfield Business Association on Westfield Area,” explained Cham- more than 500 words in length, and April 27, 1948. ber Chairman Stan Baum, proprietor include a daytime telephone num- of Scott’s Shoes. ber where the submitter can be According, to the original charter, “The aims and purposes of the orga- Mayor Thomas C. Jardim has des- reached. nization were to create greater op- ignated April 27 as “Chamber Char- For events which are planned ter Day” in Westfield. The public is months in advance, we encourage portunities for business within the town, to cooperate in every way to invited to participate in the celebra- submission of stories as early as further the interests of legitimate tion by submitting answers to a 1948 possible prior to the event. quiz about Westfield. Geralyn Please note that in addition to business and to assist in making Westfield a better place in which to Keating, from Westfield Tire, worked making our deadlines, the publica- live.” with former Town Historian Ralph tion of submittals may be delayed Jones of the Westfield Historical So- due to space considerations. All The goals of the Westfield Cham- ber today are quite similar, said ciety, to create a fun questionnaire to submittals are subject to being cut David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader Chamber Executive Director Debbie test the community’s knowledge due to length, edited for style and about Westfield. clarification at the discretion of the UNITED FRONT…Members of the New Jersey Mid-State Area Local of the American Postal Workers Union demonstrate Schmidt. “The chamber continues today as a Participants are invited to fill in editor. outside the Westfield Post Office earlier this week for a one-day protest which began at noon on Tuesday. The picket line was organized to focus attention on what the union claims are unfair work practices at the town post office. voluntary partnership, working to- CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 Page 10 Thursday, April 23, 1998 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION NJ Transit, Local Officials WESTFIELD POLICE BLOTTER Celebrate Station Completion TUESDAY, APRIL 14 School on Linden Avenue. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 • A Westfield resident reported an • A Parsippany resident reported the ferred to the photographers who took its residents are proud to call home.” incident of theft by deception, in which theft of an air compressor from Minisink someone opened two cellular telephone Way. the pictures on which her murals were Mr. Boothe said the development of • based as the “unsung heroes” — the the rail system in Westfield in 1839 accounts using her information, accord- Police reported that someone dam- ing to police. aged a motor vehicle which was parked majority of which were anonymous. was perhaps the “defining moment in • A West Broad Street resident re- on West Broad Street by pouring motor “The goal of my designs was first the development of the community.” ported that unknown individuals dam- oil over it, breaking eggs on it and spray- and foremost to make the site beauti- He noted that 100 years ago, one out aged his automobile. painting the automobile. ful. My second goal was to make it of every six residents took the train to • A Garwood man reported that a FRIDAY, APRIL 17 educational,” she explained. New York. juvenile damaged his vehicle by striking • A South Avenue business reported The artist said that prior to the ar- Noting the potential impact new it with a plastic ball on Downer Street. that $40 in cash was stolen from the rival of train travel in Westfield, the construction at the station could have WEDNESDAY, APRIL 15 register in the office area of the building. municipality was a “sleepy, tiny, farm- on the ambiance of the downtown, Mr. • A Rahway Avenue resident reported • A theft report was filed by a resident ing community. It was orchards, dair- Boothe said that when he was first that someone forced entry into her house of Maple Street, who told police some- ies and farmland.” contacted by NJ Transit officials, he and stole silverware, a camera and jew- one stole several supermarket gift cer- Ms. Farley explained that the first got in touch with the Westfield Histori- elry. tificates from her home. • Robert Pierson, 20, of Plainfield, • A woman’s apparel store on East train arrived in town on a wooden track cal Society, the Historical Preserva- was arrested at South and Summit Av- Broad Street reported the theft of $400 nearly 150 years ago, traveling at a tion Association and the Architectural enues and charged with being an unli- worth of clothing. speed slower than a horse could trot. Review Board to get their feedback on censed driver and on a contempt of court • A Hillcrest Avenue resident reported The train system made its first dra- the project. warrant out of Dunellen Municipal Court, receiving harassing telephone calls late matic change in 1864 upon the comple- Mr. Boothe said a review by these according to police. Bail was set at $225 at night between April 13 and April 17. tion of the Newark Bay Bridge, thus groups of the construction plans re- on the Westfield charge, and $112 on the • Police responded to a verbal dispute enabling direct train service from West- sulted in a number of decisions on the warrant. between two individuals known to each field to Jersey City, with a connecting final outcome, including masonry cho- • William Bibbs, 33, of Plainfield, other in the 500 block of Central Avenue. ferry to Manhattan. Prior to that, com- sen for the pedestrian passageway, the was arrested in the 600 block of South No charges have been filed in connection muters had to take a stage coach and row height of the elevator towers — which Avenue and charged with driving with a with the incident, authorities said. revoked license and with obstruction of SATURDAY, APRIL 18 boat or a sail boat to get to New York. were intended to be as least intrusive • “Clearly no one was commuting at as possible to the community — and administration of the law, for allegedly A Myrtle Avenue resident reported giving false information to police, au- that his 1982 Volvo was stolen from the that time,” she said. the selection of the lamp posts on the thorities said. parking lot of a South Avenue conve- The train, Ms. Farley said, created new platforms and railings. He was also taken into custody on nience store. It had not been recovered as the suburbs and, in the process, “West- In terms of the passageway masonry, contempt of court warrants from of earlier this week, police confirmed. field was transformed.” Ms. DeLibero noted that the concrete Watchung and Garwood, according to • Police reported that a juvenile BUNNY FUN…The Easter Bunny greets youngsters during the Newcomers The scenes depicted in the tiles are used resembles the original stonework police. The total bail amount was set at scratched the fender and the door of a Club of Westfield’s recent Spring Party and Easter Egg Hunt. The organization, from the 1880s through the 1920s. of the station. $5,030. motor vehicle while it was parked on which is geared to new Westfield residents or those who have experienced a The artist said she utilized photographs THURSDAY, APRIL 16 North Avenue. recent lifestyle change, sponsors various activities for members and their that would easily reproduce and which • A woman living in the 500 block of MONDAY, APRIL 20 children throughout the year. featured transportation themes — a Spring Fling West Broad Street reported that her ve- • A resident of Scotch Plains Avenue train, ferry, trolley, horse and wagon, hicle was damaged through criminal reported that unknown persons entered horseback riders and the first automo- mischief outside her home. her garage and broke the passenger side Newcomers Club Sponsors • According to police, a Westfield window of her husband’s 1998 Subaru bile in the town. Rescheduled woman reported that her motor vehicle Wagon. “I chose men, women and children to CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 was damaged due to criminal mischief TUESDAY, APRIL 21 Spring Party and Egg Hunt make the pictures (come) alive,” she said. pect Street from North Avenue to while parked on Pierson Street. • Police reported the theft of a regis- Mayor Thomas C. Jardim said the • A representative of the Westfield tration card from a motor vehicle belong- The Newcomers Club of Westfield based play groups. tiles depict a Westfield when there was Ferris Place. Parking is prohibited in the Spring Board of Education reported that a spot- ing to a Plainfield resident, which oc- held its annual Children’s Spring Additional events within the club far less development and people. How- light was damaged and a wooden pole curred at West Broad Street and Osborn Party and Easter Egg Hunt on April include a monthly book group, social ever, he noted that, then as now, “the Fling area all day Sunday. Down- was broken at the Wilson Elementary Avenue. 4 in the Community Room of the activities for couples, and a monthly railroad was the central focus of the town businesses in the area should Municipal Building on East Broad dinner for women, according to club town and was the vital transportation advise employees not to park in the Street. spokeswoman Robin Quick. link for Westfield and its residents.” activity area or in the municipal lots The event included crafts for the The Newcomers Club is open to He said Ms. Farley “has poured the surrounding the activity area. Council Adopts Budget, 7-2; children and an appearance by the those who are new to Westfield, or history of this town into these tiles.” Downtown residents are reminded Easter Bunny. The Children’s Com- have had a recent lifestyle change In noting the work of the Westfield not to park on those streets during mittee organizes field trips and holi- such as a birth, marriage, job change, Raritan Valley Commuter Line Com- Spring Fling, but park instead in Concerns Cited on Asset Funds municipal lots, which will have ac- day parties for the children of mem- or a move within Westfield. mission, Mayor Jardim said Westfield CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 cess from the closed streets if cars are bers, in addition to coordinating age- For additional information, please will continue to work with NJ Transit County Board of Chosen Freeholders. call Melissa Stanton, Enrollment and the other towns along the Raritan parked by 8 a.m. and remain in the despite a lack of increases in state aide, Mr. Boothe said the diner location is the council is in essence cutting its Coordinator, at (908) 518-0981. line to improve the commute for daily lots until 7:30 p.m. Pets, skateboarding, and roller not a good site for a park, noting that it reliance on drawing from sale of town riders on the line — work that has is only about 25 or 30 feet wide and Board of Ed. already begun. blading are prohibited in the Spring assets revenue. Fling area. This rule is for the safety 100 feet deep. In addition, an existing Noting that Westfield is considered Recent Assemblyman Alan M. Augustine building occupies a side of the pro- of Scotch Plains, who represents West- of attendees of all ages, and also for one of the most well managed, best Budget Passes the safety of the animals. posed park, with the rest surrounded financially run communities in New Home Sales field in the 22nd Legislative District, by North Avenue, a busy thoroughfare, said Ms. Farley’s murals “are so typi- Spring Fling attendees are encour- Jersey, First Ward Councilwoman Gail CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 and a well-used parking lot for down- S. Vernick said this is because of three-year term on the nine-member cal of the class of which everybody aged to park in the train station lot on WESTFIELD South Avenue. This will provide the town shoppers. “fiscal planning.” She indicated that school board. J. A. and D. T. Berez to Steven and always does things in Westfield.” He said the site would not be desir- State Senate President Donald T. closest access to the activity area, residents benefit by having surplus Ms. Hardwick, who was first Marilyn Blum, 53 Barchester Way, able for senior citizens or children. Mr. funds which generate additional rev- elected to the board in 1995, will $358,000. DiFrancesco of Scotch Plains, who with easy access to North Avenue Boothe said, based on the assessed also serves the 22nd District, said in a through the new underpass, recently enue for the town. begin her second term. She has B. W. and G. M. Jeffreys to Scott and valuation of the vacant parcel at “The residents pretty well have an chaired the Curriculum, Instruction Teresa Pavlak, 560 Colonial Avenue, letter read by former Mayor Bud C. opened by NJ Transit. $250,000 several years ago, a cost of Boothe, that Ms. Farley’s murals “will idea that their tax increases — as un- and Programs Committee the past $600,000. For further information, please call $200,000 — including the town and fortunate as they are — are pretty much two years. She said she is looking K. W. Hoffman and V. A. Andersen be enjoyed for generations to come” the Westfield Area Chamber of Com- county funds — would not be enough and will “further enrich a town which the same rate (every year),” she said, forward to ongoing efforts by the to Luigi Carchia and Ellen K. Bolander, merce at (908) 233-3021. to obtain the property and create a explaining that there is not a big fluc- school board regarding curriculum 552 Pierson Street, $190,000. park. tuation between rates each year. improvements, and the issue of in- Schuyler Saving Bank to Samuel He also told the governing body it In terms of the situation with the creased enrollments. Boyarsky, 124 Cacciola Place, Chamber of Commerce needs to be leery of “strings” that are fire department, which was repre- Mrs. Satkin chaired the Programs $96,900. often attached to grant programs. Mr. sented by some 25 members, Frank and Policies Committee and served P. E. and K. A. Lewis to Linda M. Boothe said the town needs to get a Isoldi, Sr., a paid fireman for 30 years, on the Facilities, Long Range Plan- Gelson, 1160 Lawrence Avenue, To Mark Anniversary guarantee that, in the event it does not said Westfield has benefited by hav- ning and Attorney Selection Com- $298,500. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 create the park, it could repay the grant ing a paid fire department, which is mittees. P. C. and J. M. Sheahan to Jay S. the answers, and return and the en- a hot dog or hamburger, fries, and a with or without interest, or be able to available 24-hours-a-day, seven days The board member-elect, who Schuster, 721 Clark Street, $260,000. tries to the Chamber office, located at small drink, followed by a special use the money for another improve- a week. served on the school board from 1992 R. E. Keith to Hugh Richard 111 Quimby Street, by this Friday, showing of the 1948 film Treasure of ment project. Responding to what he said is a to 1995, will take the seat being Covington and Arlyn Covington, 709 April 24. Three winners will be an- the Sierra Madre, starring Humphrey On another point, Mr. Boothe said rumor that the council is considering vacated this year by Mr. Hertell, who Clark Street, $235,000. nounced at the diner at Windmill Bogart, at the Rialto Theatre, at 7 he was “very concerned” over the use cutbacks in paid manpower on the de- opted not to seek reelection to a sec- S. M. and M. O. Stone to Paul A. and Restaurant on Monday, April 27. p.m.. Cake and coffee will be served. of surplus funds to pay for operating partment, Mr. Isoldi said, “I don’t think ond term. Cynthia LaFace, 619 Maple Street, Prizes include a $25 Westfield Gift Tickets are $8 in advance, $10 at expenses. that the municipality or the people of Mrs. Satkin indicated that she plans $254,500. Coin. the door, and are available along He said although residents may not Westfield deserve that kind of deci- to focus on strengthening the cur- R. Rasmussen to Anthony L. Residents are invited to a “Charter with copies of the 1948 Westfield like a three or four point tax hike in sion.” riculum in the intermediate schools. Hellwig, 1020 South Avenue West, Day” Celebration this Monday, April Quiz, at Rorden Realty, the WindMill their municipal taxes, “they definitely Fourth Ward Councilwoman Janis Mrs. Walsh, who is currently Vice $330,000. 27, featuring a 1948-style dinner Restaurant, The Westfield Leader, won’t like it going from three or four Fried Weinstein quickly responded President of the school board, has E. T. Fogerty to Neil S. and Cindy starting at 5:30 p.m. at the WindMill Brunner’s Opticians, Copies Now points to eight or 10 points” which he that she would not support any cut- served as a member of the board for Schwartz, 616 North Scotch Plains Restaurant. The dinner will include and Scott Shoes. warned could happen once surplus backs in staffing levels of the emer- the last six years. She was elected to Avenue, $158,000. funds are no longer available. gency services in town — including her third term on Tuesday. B. R. Rust to Kevin Coughlin and He said previous governing bodies, the fire department. Her statement She has been a member of the Judy Bell, 366 South Avenue, Merchants Take Steps along with town officials, worked hard was greeted with loud applause from Town Relations, Board/Staff, Cur- $125,000. to develop the surplus which he de- firefighters. riculum and Programs and Policy T. S. and V. P. DuBose to Gary W. To Form Organization scribed as the “town savings bank.” Councilman Goldman responded Committees, and has served as an and Erin M. Nadeau, 249 Grove Street Third Ward Councilman John J. that no members of the council have West, $337,000. The following is a reprint of an article that originally appeared in The alternate member to the Finance Westfield Leader on Thursday, April 29, 1948 announcing the formation of, what Walsh, the Chairman of the Public indicated that the governing body Committee. would become, The Westfield Area Chamber of Commerce. Works Committee, noted that no final “should do anything that would im- decision has been made on the pur- pede the public safety” services in town. She has chaired the Facilities Com- There are two things to aim at in life: Wynant B. Cole of the Sports Center was elected president of the new town- mittee the past four years, and said chase of the diner site. He said the He called it political “grandstand- first, to get what you want; and, after wide Westfield Business Association at an organization meeting held Tuesday governing body, though, decided to ing” by Councilwoman Weinstein “to she is looking forward to continuing that, to enjoy it. Only the wisest of man- morning in the Rialto Theatre. William Needell of the NeeDell Shoe Stores her efforts toward improvements in kind achieve the second. apply for the county grant before ap- suggest that, as a member of the coun- was elected first vice president and Nathaniel Cohen of the Made-In-America proaching the deadline for the pro- the school’s facilities. — Logan Pearsall Smith cil, that we would ever vote to change store, second vice president. Al Buist, manager of the Rialto Theatre, was gram. the staffing levels without looking into elected executive secretary and treasurer. He said a number of people in town the issue and making some determina- Mayor Charles P. Bailey, speaking briefly, commended the organization of are “real tired of the Excellent Diner tion.” a business group and promised co-operation of the Town Council. Walter Burd site looking the way it does.” He said the rumor that staffing levels of the Playfair, reported for a committee appointed last week to study the Mr. Walsh said, in terms of using will be changed is “absolutely un- Windmill/Bogart organization of the new group and to make recommendations for its activities. funds from the assets account, the cur- founded.” Noting the budget discus- Other members of the group were Mr. Cole and Mr. Cohen. Their report suggested among other activities: Christmas decorations, action on the park- rent council “is not the first one to take sions, Mr. Goldman indicated he feels ing problem, special sales events, a credit bureau and a 75 per cent vote to carry from this account and we won’t be the more time needs to be put on “total any measure proposed. last one.” personnel costs,” which he said repre- 2x6 1/2 Meetings will be held once a month, with the next one scheduled for This year the council used $561,000 sents half of the budget, or roughly $11 Tuesday, May 11 at the theatre at 10 o’clock. All business men and women are from this revenue source, down from million. urged to attend. Professional people will also be asked to join the organization. $1 million in 1997. “It is our responsibility as a coun- Mr. Cole appointed Mr. Needell as chairman of a committee to prepare a Mayor Jardim said he believes the cil to look at personnel costs on an constitution and by-laws and Mr. Burd as chairman of the membership council did the best it could this year by aggregate basis, across the board, committee. nearly cutting in half the reliance on the and make a determination on assets account, as opposed to going whether our personnel dollars are “cold turkey.” being spent in a manner so that resi- The Mayor argued that that town has dents of this town get the necessary around $9 million in surplus, “and services in all respects — public that’s on a budget of $22 million.” safety, administration and in public Barmnick “Quite frankly, that strikes me as works,” he said. inappropriate,” he told those in atten- He said, perhaps, the council will dance, noting the funds should be used decide to increase staffing in the Public to make capital improvements in the Works Department to handle road re- 2x4 area of road repairs and leaf collection, pairs, leaf collection, etc. or to increase the Westfield Memorial The council also approved the bud- Library budget so the facility can in- get for the Westfield Downtown Cor- crease its hours. poration (WDC), the governing body “I have continually said it’s not my for the downtown Special Improve- money; it’s the taxpayers money to ment District (SID), of $265,500. A spend on services that they want,” the total of $110,000 is for salaries, facili- Mayor explained. ties and supplies, with the rest to be In response to a question from First used for design, promotion, economic Ward Councilman Gregory S. development and the preparation of a McDermott, who noted that the sur- downtown plan. plus funds “are not just sitting there,” The SID budget includes funds for Town Administrator Edward A. Gottko new ornamental lighting in the down- explained that the town generated in- town, benches and trash receptacles. terest on surplus funds to the tune of An expanded jazz festival from last $800,000 last year — an amount that year’s “Sweet Sounds of Downtown” was included in this year’s budget as a and a June sports event for the down- revenue source. town is planned. Councilman Goldman emphasized Another $12,500 has been appro- that by cutting the amount between priated to pay for the salary of a new 1997 and 1998 by some $440,000, parking system manager. — Serving Scotch Plains and Fanwood Since 1959 — THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood USPS 485200 Published OUR 39th YEAR – ISSUE NO. 17-98 Periodical – Postage Paid at Scotch Plains, N.J. Thursday, April 23, 1998 Every Thursday 232-4407 FIFTY CENTS BOARD PRESIDENT DR. SHELDON LOSES BID FOR THIRD TERM Residents Pass School Budget by 783 Tallies; Mr. Porter, Mrs. McAllister Win Board Seats By SUSAN M. DYCKMAN percent, or $80.50 annually, on an Specially Written for The Times average assessed home of $115,000. Voters in Scotch Plains and The 1998-1999 budget represents Fanwood approved a 3.54 percent a $937,958, or 2.22 percent, in- hike in school taxes to fund a crease over the approved 1997-1998 $43,148,449 Board of Education bud- budget. The plan maintains the get for the 1998-1999 school year. Scotch Plains-Fanwood schools’ The tax increase will generate existing instructional and extra-cur- $38,226,549 for the general fund ricular programs, while providing portion or the budget. for several instructional improve- Also, Scotch Plains residents voted ments that include cyclical review their preference for “new blood” on of specific curricula and five new the Board of Education by electing teacher positions. William A. Burke for The Times Jean McAllister and Lance Porter to “I’m very pleased that the com- CLEAN UP CREWS…Area residents gather at the south side train station in their first three-year terms, over in- munity supported the budget,” said Fanwood last Saturday to kick off the borough’s traditional Earth Day celebra- cumbent and board President Dr. Superintendent of Schools Dr. Carol tion. Volunteers were divided into groups for the annual community cleanup Donald E. Sheldon, and challengers B. Choye. “We worked very hard to that morning, with refreshments provided by local merchants. Later in the day, Thomas Randazzo and Norman A. ensure that pupils would continue members of the public were invited to tour the Fanwood Nature Center on Cray Ross. Terrace, which marks its 25th anniversary this year. to get strong educational pro- Of 14,140 registered voters in grams.” Lance Porter Jean McAllister Scotch Plains, 2,153, or 15 percent, “I’m thrilled,” said Mrs. cast their votes in this year’s election. McAllister, “and look forward to Richard R. Meade’s Picture Unavailable Freeholder Sullivan In Fanwood, 749, or 16 percent, of working with the board. I did as the borough’s 4,707 registered voters said, “and look forward to working health and happiness in the years to much as I could to get the word out come,” she said. cast their ballots. about what I want to do. with them.” Dr. Sheldon earned 943 votes in a Dr. Sheldon was followed, in the These elections mark the second “I touched as many people as pos- Questions Impact year in a row that an incumbent, and losing bid for a third term. number of votes received, by Mr. sible, and it worked. My message got Randazzo, who drew 354 votes, and a board officer, has been defeated at out, and people responded to it,” she “I’m very appreciative of the five years I’ve had the opportunity to Mr. Ross, who garnered 226 tallies in the polls. concluded. Former board Vice President work with Don Sheldon as President his second consecutive bid for a board Of Drug Fair Plan Mrs. McAllister has a professional seat. Lillian Dettmar, also of Scotch Plains, background in investment and pen- of the board,” said the superinten- By KIMBERLY A. BROADWELL residents had many questions con- lost her bid for reelection last year. dent. The board’s reorganization Specially Written for The Times cerning the potential environmental sion services. “His commitment and dedication meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, Another long-term incumbent, Albert Mr. Porter, a 1970 Scotch Plains- A special meeting which had been impact of the pharmacy building on to the schools have been outstand- April 28. At that time, the board scheduled for tonight, Thursday, J. Syvertsen of Scotch Plains, did not Fanwood High School graduate who the currently barren site, as well as seek reelection this year. ing, and he has made a difference in will elect a President and Vice April 23, as a second public hearing traffic concerns. is employed as a Supervisor of Engi- the lives of the children in this dis- President for the coming year by Mrs. McAllister and Mr. Porter neering at General Motors in Lin- on a proposal regarding the Park As a result of that meeting, the trict. I wish Don and his wife, Alice, roll call vote. Place Restaurant property has been received 1,121 and 1,090 votes, re- den, attributed his success to people’s board had required that both an envi- spectively, in the unofficial count canceled. The owners of Park Place ronmental and traffic pattern study awareness of his community efforts are seeking to expand their restau- released by administrative officials and his background as a graduate of be conducted. Tuesday night. rant and to build retail on the prop- Also, voicing concerns over these the local school system and as a Scotch Plains Council erty at 1900 Raritan Road. In Fanwood, Richard R. Meade, parent of elementary school chil- two issues is Daniel P. Sullivan, who ran uncontested for his second According to Scotch Plains Zon- Chairman of Union County’s Board dren. ing Board Chairwoman Gail full term, received 612 votes. “It was a dogfight,” he said imme- of Chosen Freeholders. In a memo- The unofficial number of votes cast Supports Revitalization Iammatteo, the special meeting was randum dated April 16, Mr. diately following the receipt of unof- canceled by Robert Kraus, a Scotch in favor of the budget numbered ficial election returns at board of- Sullivan asked Armand A. Fiorletti, 1,752, or 64 percent of the total votes Plains attorney, who is representing Union County’s Director of the De- fices. “As late as tonight, we were the restaurant’s owners, Mr. and Mrs. cast, while 969 voters opposed the pulling people out of their homes to Effort for Downtown partment of Operational Services, spending plan. Approximately 200 George Filippatos. to look into the impact on traffic vote. less votes were cast in this year’s “I had no doubt that I could work By JEANNE WHITNEY were paying half of the $8,000 tab for “I don’t know when the meeting and safety of the proposed Park Specially Written for The Times the utility pole banners that display will be rescheduled,” commented Ms. election compared to last year’s bud- with the board if elected,” he added. Place expansion. get vote. The Scotch Plains Township Coun- the words “Enjoy the Hometown Feel- Iammatteo. “Our May 7 meeting al- His memo addresses a particular “Now it’s time to roll up our sleeves Fanwood residents will see a 4.01 and get to work.” cil agreed Tuesday to move toward ing” along with the township name. ready has a full agenda, including concern with the intersection of revitalizing the downtown district Nine wooden welcome signs placed eight applications. Also, we can’t percent, or $124.50, annual increase Dr. Choye congratulated the win- Raritan Road and Martine Avenue, in school taxes on an average as- with plans for at least two dozen at the borders of the business district reschedule this public hearing until streets which he pointed out are un- ners. “I wish Mr. Porter and Mrs. sessed home of $83,000. In Scotch McAllister the best of luck as they streetside banners, nine welcoming will cost a total of $2,500, and are Mr. Kraus notifies us as to when to go CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 Plains, school taxes will rise 2.24 become members of the board,” she signs, a gazebo on the village green entirely paid for by private sponsors, ahead with the meeting.” and the addition of the name “Centre Councilman Marks said. The road Mr. and Mrs. Filippatos are seek- Boulevard” to two-and-a-half miles markers will display a new business ing approval to expand their restau- of road now known as East Second district logo, or emblem, that notes rant by 6,480 feet, and to add another Township Planning Bd. Approves Street, Westfield Avenue and the township’s founding in 1684. 12,200 square feet for a proposed Plainfield Avenue. Other DDC suggestions for the Drug Fair pharmacy. The property is The gazebo foundations are al- business district include adding side- located in an R-1 zone which is des- ready under construction at the cor- walk benches, commercial develop- ignated as residential. Subdivision at Montague, Grand ner of Front Street and Park Avenue. ment of a nearly vacant strip of prop- Already, the restaurant is a non- By CANDACE WALLER discovered that 90 to 95 percent of “The drainage calculations sub- Students from Union County Voca- erty on Park Avenue next to the Mu- conforming structure in this zone Specially Written for The Times the drivers exceeded the 25 mile-per mitted a week ago were okay,” Mr. tional-Technical Schools in Scotch nicipal Building parking lot, and the and, as prohibited by township ordi- The Scotch Plains Planning Board -hour speed limit for the area. Harrington said. “I had some con- Plains are donating the construction addition of a traditional-style facade nance, cannot be expanded without a on Monday night approved an appli- “We have professional review of all cerns with the pump system func- work. to the Municipal Building. variance. Also, retail space in an R- cation to subdivide one lot, located applications,” Councilman Martin tion. The applicant indicated he will The wooden gazebo will be raised In other business, council mem- 1 zone requires that a zoning vari- on the corner of Montague Avenue Marks, a member of the board, said. make the necessary changes.” two feet and will include a handicap bers insisted they had no interest in ance be granted. and Grand Street, into three build- “One of the departments who gave The board approved the applica- ramp. Council members suggested the Union County Utilities The first hearing, which was held able lots. input (on the DiNizo proposal) is the tion with the stipulation that drain- the structure be used for residents’ Authority’s (UCUA) solid waste on March 5, brought out many con- Romano DiNizo plans to divide police. The Chief of Police said this age plans be revised. wedding ceremonies and as a view- agreement to lease the county’s Re- cerned residents who voiced their his lot to create two additional prop- application will not cause an increase The board granted final approval ing stand during parades. source Recovery Facility in Rahway, objections to the proposed project. erties and build houses on each of the in traffic in this area. Traffic concerns to an application that received pre- The street signs for newly named more commonly known as the incin- As reported earlier in The Times of new two lots. One of the new lots will should be addressed to the Township liminary approval in April of 1993. “Centre Boulevard” include an im- erator, to Ogden Martin Systems of Scotch Plains and Fanwood, these be 5,000 square feet and the other Council, not the Planning Board.” The major subdivision, located on age of the captured World War I Union, Inc. by Monday, June 15, of 6,500. Installing a four-way stop sign on Rahway Road, involves four lots. German cannon that sits at the Lib- this year. Deadlines Told No variances are needed on the Montague and Grand Street would Traditionally, the applicant applies erty Island memorial on Front Street. As one of the seven Union County subdivision property. A home exist- be illegal under state law, he further for an extension three years after The cannon was awarded to the town- communities which leaves the busi- For Submittals ing on the original lot, however, will explained. preliminary approval is granted by ship by the Federal government fol- ness of contracting for garbage col- To The Times require two variances. In other board business, a minor the board, officials indicated. lowing the first World War, after lection to individual residents, Mayor Township zoning codes stipulate subdivision was approved on Raritan Property owner Joe Hamrah was Scotch Plains residents raised gener- Joan Papen said, “The UCUA wants Those persons preparing press ous amounts of money in war bonds. us to change our whole system.” releases for submission to The Times that the front yard setback be 30 feet, Road. Applicant Manuel Nunes’ at- applying for and received final ap- while the DiNizo application had a torney, James Byrnes, said the prop- proval of his application. Councilman Martin Marks, Liai- The UCUA had hoped to get 25- are reminded that copy should be e- son to the Downtown Development year commitments from county mu- mailed or faxed by 4 p.m. on the 22.23- foot setback. A variance was erty would be subdivided into two According to Mr. Woodruff, the also needed for the back yard, which conforming lots. A drainage plan application falls under a state mora- Committee (DDC), told officials that nicipalities for dumping garbage at Friday prior to publication. The members of the Scotch Plains Busi- the Rahway facility. Times’ e-mail address is is only 28.75 square feet, short of the was submitted to Township Engineer torium to the Permit Extension Act CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 ness and Professional Association Neighboring Westfield also re- [email protected]. The fax num- township guidelines of 30 feet. Dennis Harrington. The existing home would be in jected the UCUA contract proposal ber is 908-232-0473. earlier this month. Releases, pictures and letters to violation of the code even if the ap- plication were denied, explained The UCUA notified Scotch Plains the editor can also be dropped off at last week that any garbage hauled out our office located at 50 Elm Street, Planning Board Attorney Lawrence A. Woodruff. of the county for disposal will be Westfield or through our mail slot. weighed at designated locations and To ensure that submittals reach our “The reason the variance is re- quired is that because of the applica- charged an estimated $19-per-ton office prior to deadline, we encour- Environmental Investment Charge age e-mail or faxed materials. tion, it’s considered a new dwelling and, technically, a variance is re- (EIC) toward paying off $283 mil- Sports stories which occur prior lion worth of debt on the Rahway to the weekend must be in by the quired,” Mr. Woodruff said. Dominick Gonnella, who lives on burner. Friday deadline. Weekend sports The City of Paterson is challeng- events must be submitted by noon Montague, said neighbors were con- cerned about congestion and the fi- ing in court a similar EIC charge on the Monday prior to the publica- proposal by the Passaic County Utili- tion date. Obituaries will be ac- nancial aspects of the subdivision. “Our concerns are pricing of the ties Authority on trash transported cepted up to 5 p.m. on Tuesdays. out of Passaic County. All copy must be typed, double- housing,” said Mr. Gonnella, who questioned if the sale listings of the Township officials said Solid Waste spaced, upper and lower case, no Manager Sharon Pachler invited lo- more than 500 words in length, and new houses would be in the same range as the other homes on the cal private garbage haulers to a Tues- include a daytime telephone num- day, May 5, public meeting with the ber where the submitter can be block. “Unfortunately, we (the board) have Township Council at 7:30 p.m. reached. Officials said they are “looking for For events which are planned no control over the pricing of homes,” said board Subdivision Committee input from the haulers” over antici- months in advance, we encourage pated rate changes as a result of the submission of stories as early as Chairman Fred Webb. “I’m pretty sure the developers will proposed UCUA lease deal and the possible prior to the event. deregulation of the hauling industry Please note that in addition to sell the house for as much money as they can,” said board Chairman last year. making our deadlines, the publica- A press release from the Township tion of submittals may be delayed George Tomkin. “They also have to follow codes (when selling homes).” PLANNING FOR MOTHER’S DAY…Assembled for a planning meeting of the Fanwood-Scotch Plains Service League, Manager Thomas E. Atkins’ office due to space considerations. All last month said rates for curbside submittals are subject to being cut Another concern was traffic in the 20 members paused to enjoy the sunshine. Pictured, left to right, are: Mary Graham, Ann Madden, Betty Lindblad, Pat area. There is a stop sign on Grand Dillon, Joan Suter, Muriel Jones, Isabel Laterra, Jean Crofton, Ronnie Adams, Helen Ricker, Alice Marks, Dianne garbage collection in the township due to length, edited for style and ranged from $14.49 to $30. Council- clarification at the discretion of the Street but not on Montague. Mr. Ledder, Becky Goldstein, Olga Bilanin, Peggy Furda and Janet Gardner. Plans were made to re-stock the Thrift Shop for Mother’s Day festivities with clothes for the family. The Thrift Shop is located at 1730 East Second Street at the corner man Robert Johnston said Tuesday editor. Gonnella said a study was done two months ago in the area, and it was of Willow Avenue in Scotch Plains. The shop’s 24-hour hot-line is (908) 322-5420. CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 Page 10 Thursday, April 23, 1998 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Freeholder Sullivan Questions Impact of Drug Fair Plan CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 der the jurisdiction of the Union controlling floods and are natural County government. purification systems. Freeholder Sullivan also ques- The commission also noted that tioned Mr. Fiorletti about the land the Ash Brook Reservation, accord- adjacent to the Ash Brook Reserva- ing to the 1991 Township of Scotch tion. Plains Environmental Resources In- “Since the land is adjacent to the ventory, had documentation of turtles, Ash Brook Reservation, county- great blue herons and blue-spotted owned property, what will be the salamanders living in it — all of environmental impact on the area?” which are on New Jersey’s lists of questioned Freeholder Sullivan in endangered and threatened wildlife. his memorandum. It concluded that the site was better Raising similar questions about the suited within its current residential HEALTHY BEANIES…Students visit the Beanie Baby Clinic during the Ash Brook Reservation wetlands is zoning. recent Mini Health Fair at Coles Elementary School in Scotch Plains. Pictured, the Environmental Commission of The plans presented by Mr. and left to right, are: Alex Bernhard, Justin Berger and Alina Chabus with nurses SPRING HAS SPRUNG…Justin Weissbrod, a student in Bernadette Hoyer’s the Township of Scotch Plains. Mrs. Filippatos and Mr. Kraus at the from Muhlenberg Regional Medical Center in Plainfield. Pre-Kindergarten TIP TOP class at Brunner Elementary School in Scotch In a memorandum dated March March 5 meeting included parking Plains, is greeted by the first daffodil to bloom from the bulbs he helped to plant 13, the commission requested that provisions and location of current last fall. Children in Margaret Mindnich’s and Laura DelGuercio’s TIP TOP an Environmental Impact State- and proposed structures on the lot, as Coles Elementary School classes also helped with the garden project. Begun by Mrs. Hoyer last year, it will ment be produced for the site prior well as tentative landscape concepts. continue this year with new plants and projects for the children. A grant awarded to Mrs. Hoyer by the Education Enrichment Foundation of Scotch to any approval for the proposed Mr. Kraus noted that, if the pro- Holds Mini Health Fair Plains-Fanwood has made this year’s projects possible. project. posed concepts are approved, the The commission is concerned about plans would have to be more detailed The Parent Teacher Association children about dental health and let increased activity and polluting con- for site plan approval. (PTA) of Coles Elementary School in them “fill cavities” on a set of teeth. Women Veterans Are Sought ditions at the Ash Brook Reserva- During the meeting last month, Scotch Plains recently sponsored its Dr. Frank Besson was on hand to tion, which reportedly lies directly Mr. Kraus explained to the board, first Mini Health Fair. discuss orthodontia. adjacent to the development. “We are not presenting a complete PTA Chairwomen Doris Chabus A healthy snack station offered In SP-F Memorial Day Parade The commission stated that the case with a fully engineered design, and Donna D’Annunzio recruited nutritious choices for children. Donna wetlands are vital for many animals but are asking for approval on a members of the community to come Peart, a registered dietitian, helped The 1998 Fanwood-Scotch Plains mittee feels it is appropriate to honor raising their young, are needed for concept.” to Coles for “an informative and en- guide the parents and students in Memorial Day Parade will be held on local women veterans. The commit- tertaining family event,” according their choices, and spoke about the Monday, May 25. The Parade Com- tee is looking for all female veterans to PTA spokeswoman Maura Berger. “food pyramid,” which illustrates the mittee is planning to honor all women in our communities to participate in Members of the Scotch Plains Po- basic food groups. veterans in the communities of the parade. The invitation is extended Township Planning Board lice Department, Scotch Plains Fire The highlight for many of the stu- Fanwood and Scotch Plains as the to all women veterans, regardless of Department, and Scotch Plains Res- dents was the Beanie Baby Clinic, collective Grand Marshall for this rank, branch of service, era (World cue Squad occupied stations at the where the staff of Muhlenberg Re- year’s parade. War II through present), duty station Approves Subdivision event to speak to the children about gional Medical Center in Plainfield Last October, the Women in Mili- (stateside or overseas) or type of ser- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 safety. were on hand to “assess,” “diagnose” tary Service for America Memorial vice (in peace time or in war). A 911 simulator was set up so that which regulates municipal land use out on the applications. This stipula- and “treat” the Beanie Babies brought was dedicated at the gates to Arling- Those persons who know a woman the children could call in a mock in by the students. ton National Cemetery in Virginia. veteran who might be interested in laws. tion was in effect from 1989 to 1996. “The state memorialized prelimi- emergency and respond to the 911 The students and their “babies” This memorial recognizes the sacri- participating in the parade are asked Mr. Hamrah’s application falls un- operators’ instructions. der the regulations of the law, which nary approvals from 1989 to 1996. received certificates from the nurs- fices and contributions made by to contact Carolyn Sorge of the Me- Daniel Shefrin, a pharmacist from ing staff saying they were seen with a America’s female military personnel morial Day Parade Committee at the froze the permit process for applica- Mr. Hamrah did not use the three years up because there was a freeze,” JFK Medical Center in Edison, was recommendation for follow-up treat- during their time in service. Scotch Plains Municipal Building at tions which had received preliminary on hand to speak and demonstrate approval, so that time would not run explained Mr. Woodruff. ment. A spokesman said the Parade Com- (908) 322-6700, Extension No. 314. about the forms and dosage of medi- Irma’s Hallmark of Fanwood do- cations. nated Beanie Babies that were given Dr. Timothy McCabe spoke to the Township Council Supports away as door prizes. Child’s Play Touring Theater Downtown Revitalization CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Visits McGinn Elementary that his own trash hauler recently Jones’ sexual harassment suit against The Chicago-based “Child’s Play professional production at a March reduced his rate (for back door pickup) President Bill Clinton was recently Touring Theater” recently visited assembly. from $37 to $28. dismissed. McGinn Elementary School in Scotch The original works that were per- On a separate issue, Mayor Papen The lawyer, Mr. Atkins reported, Plains for the second time this year in formed to the great delight of all the said the results of residents’ cable tele- claimed it was unlikely that the Jones a long-term project designed to mo- students were “A Prince Meets an vision survey are complete. Mayor lawsuit would have been dismissed tivate students as readers and au- Orphan” by third grader Lauryn Papen said she wanted resident input under New Jersey standards. thors. Alyward; “When Spring Comes” by before signing another franchising con- On another matter, Township Fire “Child’s Play” first visited McGinn Victoria Fosdal, fourth grade; “The tract with Comcast for cable services. Chief Jonathan P. Ellis asked the in November and conducted writing Contest Winners,” a story about pla- One last public hearing on the action council to raise the fire inspection fee classes for all students. They taught giarism written by fourth graders will be held in June, officials said. to $35 from $29, for a Type 1 permit. the children how to find story ideas Meryl Coker, Stephanie Ricca, and A majority of the 600 or so people He said there had been no increase and introduced a method for organiz- Alexa Knox; and “Coconut Saves the SAYONARA, MY FRIENDS…Hiroko Sanada, a student at Terrill Middle responding to the CATV survey indi- since 1987. ing story concepts. Their fall work- Day” by Donna Katz’s afternoon School for the past three years, is returning to Tokyo, Japan, where her father shop culminated with the audience Kindergarten class. is reassigned. Hiroko, who developed many friendships with students and staff cated overall satisfaction with the Miss Paynter Receives members, had a very difficult time saying good bye. Pictured, left to right, are: present service. About 40 percent of helping write a group generated story Every student who submitted work kneeling, Kim Testa and Caroline Francoulon and, standing, Leslee Schrader, those who responded said they tuned Scott-Ellis Scholarship that the company then performed. received a certificate of participa- Christine Perrotta, Maura Loughrey, Hiroko, Katie Testa, Lauren Vasnelis and in to local station TV-34 once in two Since the assembly, teachers have tion. Vaneisha Camille Paynter, of used the group’s techniques to moti- The project was arranged by Leanne Kacsur. weeks. Scotch Plains, recently received the When some of those surveyed com- vate their students to read and write McGinn teacher Jane Lawlor using Scott-Ellis Scholarship and the Ad- more extensively. funds she was awarded as recipient plained of high prices for cable ser- ministrative Scholarship from vices, Mayor Papen responded, “We Early this year, McGinn students of the 1997 Joan Vagelos Currie Campbell University, Buies Creek, in Kindergarten through fifth grade Award for Excellence in Teaching have no control over that.” North Carolina. Additionally, most residents who submitted about 90 original stories, and also a district mini-grant. Miss Paynter is an honor roll stu- poems, plays, and songs to “Child’s A special guest at “Child Play’s” answered the survey said they would dent and a member of the Spanish not pay more for Internet access or Play” for review and four pieces were March performance was Robert Club and student government. She selected by the group for a staged Currie, Joan Currie’s husband. electronic mail services through their has also been listed in Who’s Who cable television connection. Among American High School Stu- On an entirely separate issue, Mr. dents. She is a member of the Faith Atkins said an attorney for the Sub- Fellowship Ministries in Edison where urban Municipal Joint Insurance she is a volunteer in the children’s Fund, of which Scotch Plains is a ministry. She is a graduate of Scotch member, told employee members that Plains-Fanwood High School. New Jersey’s standard test for sexual Miss Paynter is the daughter of harassment is markedly different Mr. and Mrs. Aldwyn Paynter of from that of Arkansas, where Paula Scotch Plains.

BABY BUNDLES…Annie Smith and Barbie Slaugh, second grade Brownies from McGinn Elementary School in Scotch Plains, prepare to load up the van with boxes of baby items for delivery to Good Beginnings in Plainfield. The “Baby Bundle” items were collected on “Be Your Best,” Night recently held during Girl Scout week at McGinn, where over 130 Girl Scouts participated in a concert of “Songs from Stage and Screen,” collecting the baby goods as the NURTURING YOUNG TALENT...Four members of the Child’s Play Touring price of admission. Good Beginnings helps new mothers and mothers-to-be in Theater get together with Jane Lawlor, right, and Robert Currie, second from caring for their babies with classes, programs and supplies. right, at the conclusion of their recent performance at McGinn School in Scotch Plains. Mrs. Lawlor arranged the writing workshops and performances pre- sented by the group using funds she received as recipient of the 1997 Joan Vagelos Currie Award for Excellence in Teaching and from a district mini- grant. Mr. Currie, Joan Currie’s husband, was McGinn’s special guest at the Windmill/Bogart group’s March performance. Recreation Department Sponsoring

2x6 1/2 CLEAN-UP PROCEDURES…During “Environment Day, 1998” at Terrill Bus Trip to Indian Pow Wow Middle School in Scotch Plains, Michael Kaskiw, background, demonstrated to The Scotch Plains Recreation Department of Parks will sponsor a bus trip to sixth-grade students just how difficult it is to clean up oil spells. Students donned Kennedy Park, Sayreville, on Saturday, May 16, to help celebrate the 13th the protective suits used in cleanups and, utilizing maps of the Exxon Refinery anniversary of the Indigenous People in the United States. and cleanup materials, proceeded to “clean up” an imaginary spill in the school The Pow Wow will-be held rain or shine, according to Bob White, Eagle cafeteria. Master of Ceremonies. The bus will leave from the Municipal Building, located at Park Avenue in Scotch Plains, at 9:30 a.m., and return by 4 p.m. Mr. White said those who take the trip are promised an “enlightening and entertaining spectacle,” with tradi- tional songs and dances of various tribes from all over the United States. Trip-goers are invited to “mingle with the Indigenous People” and see the Barmnick diversity of Native American foods, crafts, pottery, etc. The cost of $10 for adults, $8 for Senior Citizens and $8 for children 5 through 12 includes entrance to the Pow Wow, as well as bus transportation. Registrations are being accepted in the Scotch Plains Recreation Department 2x4 Office. For further information, please call (908) 322-6700. Recent Home Sales SCOTCH PLAINS Mary K. Bride to Richard Patti and William J. Hughes to Steven Polak Cheryl Ann Patti, 55 Maddaket, and Pamela Polak, 347 Park View Drive, $175,000. $170,500. Dorothy M. Neville to William H. Laurence Y. Andrews to Jay M. Cohen Cross and Rita Person-Cross, 9 Yarmouth and Glenna Cohen, 1981 Duncan Drive, Court, $188,500. $372,000. Charles E. Weirauch to Richard M. Mark A. Toner to Vincent A. Erardi Rudman and Debra J. Rudman, 6 Wilshire and Deobrah L. Erardi, 1266 Sunnyfield Run, $370,000. Lane, $310,000. Sidney Cohen to David Jaxheimer, Helen D. Happel to Dion Natale, 2378 1340 Cushing Road, $259,040. Waldheim Avenue, $50,000. FANWOOD Richard Rudman to Salvatore Cuoco Charles E. Childs, 3rd, to Domingo and Nancy Cuoco, 1833 Chapel Road, O. Bello, 163 Russell Road, $209,000. $210,000. Martin S. Zipern to Thomas Genega Kenneth Smith, Jr. to Monty L. Forrest and Linda Chase Genega, 1509 Ashbrook and Michele Forrest, 156 North Martine Drive, $313,000. Avenue, $253,000. Page 2 Thursday, April 23, 1998 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Spring Speakers Series Mountainside Council Adopts On Gardening Offered Master Gardener Ed Petz will discuss every aspect of vegetable Budget; Taxes Drop 39 Points gardening from bed preparation, seed selection, varieties, spacing, By KIMBERLY A. BROADWELL first aid squad are at less than 1 thanked the Ms. Osty for her “contin- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times watering, fertilizing, and harvest- percent. ued hard work and selfless dedica- ing. The Mountainside Borough Coun- In other business, Mayor Viglianti tion to the borough.” With good garden hygiene, one cil adopted its 1998 municipal bud- announced that Michael Disko, Bor- The Mayor pointed out that Ms. get on Tuesday, a spending plan which Osty has been working many extra can reduce pesticide use. Flowers ough Engineer, had applied for a was first introduced last month. hours, including many evenings, in and herbs to accompany the veg- Department of Transportation grant The budget, which totals to pay a majority of the costs for a new order to manage all the work gener- etable garden will also be dis- $7,168,081, represents a reduction commuter parking lot. ated by the absence of a borough cussed. of $186,090 over last year’s figure. “This grant,” Mayor Viglianti administrator. Rutgers Cooperative Extension According to Mayor Robert F. stated, “would pay about 90 percent Before adjournment, Councilman of Union County is offering this Viglianti, this year’s budget is down of the entire project.” Werner C. Schon informed residents free seminar. The session will be 39 points from last year, bringing the The Mayor also announced that of the importance of the borough’s held at the Westfield Administra- tax rate to the same as it was in 1996. State Senate President Donald T. new Recreation Department. tion Building, located at 300 North The municipal tax rate is 81 cents DiFrancesco, who represents the bor- Councilman Schon and Council Avenue East, on Monday, April SPRING CLEANUP…Dean Talcott, Chairman of Fanwood’s Environmental per every $100 of assessed value, or ough as part of the 22nd Legislative President Keith C. Turner acknowl- 27, at 7:30 p.m. Commission, was recently recognized by the Union County Board of Chosen about $810 for a house assessed at District, was not only writing a letter edged that having a Recreation De- In addition to this program, on Freeholders for his wildflower project. He is pictured accepting a resolution $100,000. According to a budget sum- to the New Jersey Department of partment is better than having a com- Wednesday, April 29, at 7:30 p.m., which was sponsored and presented by Freeholder and former Fanwood Mayor mary, the average residential prop- Transportation (NJDOT) to ask for mission because it affords borough Linda d. Stender. Mr. Talcott, who is also groundskeeper for the Fanwood residents a chance to serve as depart- Union County residents are in- Nature Center, was instrumental in organizing the borough’s annual Earth Day erty in the borough is assessed at approval of the project, but was ask- vited to learn the “tricks of the celebration held last Saturday. He is employed with the county in the Depart- $154,000. ing the department to make this ment advisors. trade” of gardening with ease. This ment of Operational Services. The reduction of 39 points this project a top priority. “Advisors or volunteers,” Coun- lecture will offer tips on making year will decrease the municipal por- Mayor Viglianti also commended cilman Turner pointed out, “offer working in the garden fun and tion of residents’ tax bills by approxi- Mr. Disko’s success in obtaining two ideas and suggestions for the Recre- easy and will also be offered at the Public Invited to Take Tour mately $607 on an average other grants from the NJDOT for the ation Department on the pool, com- Westfield Administration Build- Mountainside home. paving work on New Providence munity room or sports programs. ing. Major differences in the budget are Road. Currently, we have six advisors for Master Gardener Warren Lowell Of Deserted Village April 26 attributed to such changes as police The Mayor also reviewed projects the (municipal) pool.” salaries and wages being set by con- discussed at last week’s work ses- Mayor Viglianti stated that any will share many humorous and A tour of the deserted village of preservation activity currently being un- time saving tips to help get results tracts, the abolishment of the Recre- sion, which included updating the member of the borough who was Feltville, located in the Watchung Reser- dertaken on the village’s Building 2, interested in being a recreation vol- in much less time with minimum ation Commission and establishment lighting at the Mountainside Library, vation, will be held on Sunday, April 26, commonly known as the church/store. of a Recreation Department, and re- unteer should send a letter to Ms. labor. This lecture will help se- beginning at 2 p.m. “Using a $220,000 grant from the New shingle replacement at the library, quired payment of outstanding debt. Osty. niors and handicap gardeners. At- Daniel J. Bernier, Chief of the Bureau Jersey Historic Trust, Union County is general work for the new community Also, the full dissolution of the room in Borough Hall and updated Mayor Viglianti pointed out that tendees are encouraged to bring of Park Operations for Union County, rehabilitating this building,” said Free- will lead a tour of the village, which was holder Chairman Daniel P. Sullivan. Union County Regional High School tennis court lights. the sports programs and Community along their questions for Mr. first settled in the early 1700s. The vil- “When it is completed, the former District has borough taxes resuming In other business, Wendy Wulstein Room could use volunteers from “all Lowell. lage was built into a thriving mill town in general store will serve as a visitors’ and their normal rate. was given permanent status as Assis- aspects of the community.” To register for these free spring 1845, and became a summer resort in the interpretive center, with modern Less than 53 percent of the total tant Treasurer in Finance, effective A moment of silence was observed speaker series session, please call late 1800s. restrooms and exhibit space to help the municipal budget will be supported Saturday, May 2. for former Mountainside Mayor Jo- the Rutgers Cooperative Exten- Mr. Bernier is coordinating the general public learn more about this through property taxes. According to Councilman Thomas seph A. C. Komich who died on sion of Union County at (908) 654- county’s program to restore the village’s unique site,” he added. “This means that homeowners pay Perrotta, “Ms. Wulstein has been April 17 at the age of 91. 9854. 10 buildings and 130-acre grounds. The tour will begin with a 45-minute A highlight of the tour will be the slide lecture, followed by a stroll along a little more than half of the entire doing the job since February and has Mr. Komich, a borough resident the village’s paved road. A one-mile, budget,” stated Mayor Viglianti. proven herself to be an exemplary since 1939, served as Mayor from slightly strenuous hike to a Revolution- Other sources of income at the employee.” 1957 to 1960. He was a civil engineer Professional Landscape Design ary War-period cemetery and the site of municipal level are investment in- Also, the position of Borough Ad- and, as Mayor Viglianti stated, “was the 1845 mill will conclude the program. come, state and federal revenues, ministrator was awarded to Gregory an asset to the history of this commu- & Installation There is a $3 per adult program fee, energy receipt taxes and income from Bonin, effective Monday, May 18. nity.” and children under the age of 12 may Mountainside Municipal Court fines According to Mayor Viglianti, the attend free. Participants are asked to and court costs. extensive search for a new adminis- Miss Paynter Receives • New Computer Imaging Design park in the lot just off Glenside Avenue, The Mayor pointed out that the at the top of Cataract Hollow Road on the trator began last December with 140 Scott-Ellis Scholarship • Complete Lawn Maintenance Berkeley Heights side of the Reserva- biggest percent of the budget goes applicants. tion, and proceed by foot down the toward the protection of its residents. Borough Clerk Judith E. Osty re- Vaneisha Camille Paynter, of • New Lawns - Sod or Seed village’s road until they reach the barn. Twenty-four percent of the budget ported that Mr. Bonin is in the pro- Scotch Plains, recently received the Attendees are encouraged to wear shoes goes to pay for the local police de- cess of obtaining his master’s degree Scott-Ellis Scholarship and the Ad- • Professional Installation suitable for walking in the woods. For partment. 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118 Elm Street • Westfield (908) 232-0610 A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood Thursday, April 23, 1998 Page 3 Crime Victims’ Rights Week Voters Pass School Budget To Include Anti-Bias Forum In Mountainside, 474-214

Wednesday, April 29, in Town By KIMBERLY A. BROADWELL Mountainside — a Kindergarten Special ceremonies in recognition including a special anti-bias forum Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times through grade 12 district — com- of the National Crime Victims’ Rights scheduled for Wednesday, April 29, With just over 24 percent of pletely on its own, without the bor- Week are scheduled for five days in Westfield. Mountainside’s registered voters ough being part of a regional school beginning Monday, April 20. The county is one of the co-spon- turning out to the polls Tuesday, the district. Union County Prosecutor Thomas sors of the event, which each year school district’s budget passed by Mrs. Taeschler, a resident of Sunny V. Manahan said this year’s theme draws hundreds of persons who want more than a 2-1 ratio. Slope Drive, was first elected to the “Victim’s Rights: Right For America” to learn more about preventing hate Approximately 1,000 of the board in 1992. She is a nurse and is being celebrated across the country crimes. community’s 4,300 registered voters originally from North Bergen. and will include an open house hosted “With nearly 37 million persons cast their ballots in this year’s school Mrs. Rivieccio was first elected to by the Office of Victim Witness Ad- affected in this country each year,” board election. the Mountainside school board in vocacy. said Mr. Keefe, “the need for im- Three candidates for the school 1995, and is the current Vice Presi- Beginning at noon on the sixth proved services and rights for vic- board, all incumbents running unop- dent. She has two daughters, who floor inside the freeholder meeting tims has never been greater.” posed, almost evenly shared votes attend Governor Livingston High room at the Union County’s Admin- Last year, the office staff made from borough residents. School in Berkeley Heights and istration Building behind the court- contact with more than 2,450 victims QUARTER CENTURY OF SERVICE...Professor A.H. Roholt-Moen, center, of Patricia Taeschler, the current Gettysburg College in Pennsylvania, house in Elizabeth, visitors from the in attempts to track their cases, set up Westfield, Faculty Adviser to Union County College’s Iota Xi Chapter of Phi board President, had the most votes, respectively. law enforcement community and ser- referral services, and notify those Theta Kappa, an international honor society for two-year colleges, receives with 494, while Sally Rivieccio came Mr. Kress, a Ridge Drive resident, vice agency providers can stop by for needing updates on their respective congratulations from Victor Richel, left, Chairman of the college’s Board of Trustees and Dr. Thomas H. Brown, Union County College President, upon her a close second, with 492 tallies. Ri- is completing his third full term on refreshments and a look at the ser- cases. 25 years of service as Faculty Adviser. chard Kress had 459 votes. the board. He was first elected to the vices offered by the counselors and “Whenever any man, woman or Since the three available seats on board in 1989 and served as its Vice other staff members who work with child is harmed by crime, it truly the board were uncontested, the can- President in 1995. He is an attorney crime victims every day. affects all of us,” said Freeholder Prof. Roholt-Moen Honored didates’ biggest worry during in Clark. “It doesn’t matter if it’s child Chairman Daniel P. Sullivan. Tuesday’s election was the passing Mountainside’s school district will abuse, a scam against an elderly Reginald L. Robinson, Acting Di- of the school board’s budget. now face its first full year apart from resident or a person whose life gets rector of the Office for Victims of For Service at County College This year’s spending plan, total- the now-defunct Regional High torn apart by a violent crime, we will Crime in the United States Depart- ing $7,757,199 for the 1998-1999 School District. The district now be there for every victim,” said Mr. ment of Justice, said his agency is Professor A.H. Roholt-Moen of bers and the college’s administra- school year, was supported by 474 sends its students to Governor Manahan. saluting those persons who are advo- Westfield, Faculty Adviser to Union tion, Professor Roholt-Moen was voters. The total number opposed to Livingston High School. The First Assistant Prosecutor James cates for victims. County College’s Iota Xi Chapter eligible for the award because she the budget was 214. deregionalization technically began F. Keefe said the Union County Board “During this special week, we can of Phi Theta Kappa (PTK), an in- is a previous recipient of the cov- This is the first spending plan for July l, 1997. of Chosen Freeholders adopted a reso- send a strong message that stresses ternational honor society for two- eted Giles Award that is given to lution recognizing the victims and offender accountability and commu- year colleges, has been honored selected advisers with long-term supporting the special ceremonies, nity safety,” he said. with the PTK Continued Excel- service to their chapters. County Alumni Association lence Award for her long-time ser- She received that award three vice of 25 years in her advisement years ago. Professor Roholt-Moen County Residents Invited role. joined the college’s faculty in 1968 To Hold Flea Market May 9 Additionally, the college’s and rose to her current rank of Union County College’s Alumni As- According to Suzanne Covine, Flea Boards of Trustees and Governors, Associate Professor of Modern Lan- sociation will afford the public the op- Market Chairwoman, this year’s event To Take Part in ‘Litter Day’ the Union County Board of Chosen guages. portunity to purchase a wide variety of will feature “traditional flea market used items in good condition, as well as items,” such as furnishings, china, and Union County Freeholder Chair- other wildlife that call it home. Freeholders, and the college’s As the PTK Chapter Adviser, she some new additions to their treasure antiques. However, she notes that shop- man Daniel P. Sullivan is inviting “Maintaining a 2,000-acre park President’s Cabinet also recognized has provided students with the sup- troves, at its annual Flea Market. pers looking for buys on new merchan- the public to have fun while help- is a big job,” Mr. Sullivan said. her for her quarter century of ser- port and leadership which has The Flea Market will be held from 9 dise will be equally pleased with the ing the environment. “And although we try our best year vice. brought the chapter numerous a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, May 9, in fare. “Litter Day ’98,” Union County’s ‘round to keep it clean, this volun- The PTK Continued Excellence awards and recognition for its ex- Parking Lot No. 1 of the college’s Cran- Those interested in space prices and annual cleanup of the Watchung teer effort goes a long way toward Award, presented to Professor cellence. ford campus. The Association is seeking other information should call Ann Reservation, will be held Saturday, achieving this goal. The entire Free- Among these are its designation vendors to rent space for the event, which Poskocil, the college’s Director of De- Roholt-Moen at the organization’s will have a rain date of Saturday, May 16. velopment, at (908) 709-7505. April 25, from 9 a.m. to noon. The holder board joins me in thanking 80th annual convention in Nash- as a Five-Star Chapter and the Fel- program is sponsored by the Union those who come out year after year, ville, Tennessee, from April 1 lowship and Leadership Award. A Professional Stress Management County Board of Chosen Freehold- and invites new participants to join through 5, was awarded to only 29 graduate of the University of Wash- ers, the County Manager, the Divi- us,” he said. advisers among the 1,300 chapter ington with a bachelor’s degree, sion of Parks and Recreation, and Volunteers will meet in front of advisers from throughout the Professor Roholt-Moen holds a Do you feel sad, worried or burned out? the Visitors Center of Trailside Na- the Bureau of Environmental Af- United States and other countries. master’s degree from Middlebury fairs. ture and Science Center, located at Do you eat, smoke or drink too much? Recommended by chapter mem- College in Vermont. “Scout groups, civic organiza- Coles Avenue and New Providence Does your motivation and performance lack? tions, families and friends have al- Road in Mountainside. ways helped with this special event Refreshments, T-shirts and that benefits the environment of gloves will be provided. Partici- LONG TERM CARE Let hypnosis and stress management the Watchung Reservation,” Free- pants are asked to note that the help you rekindle your spirit and regain holder Sullivan said. “They not only cleanup will take place outdoors — INSURANCE donate their time to a worthwhile rain or shine — and along road- energy, focus and balance in your life. cause, but they enjoy themselves.” sides, waterways and wooded ar- Freeholder Sullivan noted that, eas, so appropriate clothing is a Perplexed? Marianne D. Hove, Dipl.S.M. traditionally, more than 100 volun- must. 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He’s just like Uncle Sol.” Problem is, the film was conceived to tions in espionage cases, but I think it’s Thus spake a fellow viewer during a serve a fond memory, with no anima of okay now to tell you about my experi- THE TIMES recent showing of Neil Simon’s The Odd its own. Trying to build on something so ence with counter intelligence. Not that Official Newspaper of the Township of Scotch Plains and the Borough of Fanwood Couple II, obviously delighted at the big, so popular, and so cherished, Mr. I was with them. No sir. I was the object illusion of friends and family. There’s Simon seems unsure where to put the of their suspicions. — Established 1959 — something to be said for familiarity. But emphasis. While portions of the screen- I had been with my present com- Periodicals – Postage Paid at Scotch Plains, New Jersey it shouldn’t be confused with art. play see the trials and tribulations of the pany about six months when they POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the offices of the newspapers at In a recent TV talk show interview, golden years as suitable agar for farcical came out with a gadget which al- comment, there’s also the necessity to P. O. Box 250, Westfield, New Jersey 07091 Jack Lemmon opined that The Odd Couple lowed telephone companies to en- II was better than the original. Sheer pick up on Felix and Oscar’s oil-and- hance their operations. I don’t know water relationship. But what of it? They THE LEADER THE TIMES heresy. What’s worse, if said assertion whether I can tell you what it was. isn’t just a scrap of disingenuous hype haven’t hung out in seventeen years, and For all I know, it may still be on the P.O. Box 250 P. O. Box 368 meant to fill the box office coffers, then it would take more than one feature film 50 Elm Street, Westfield, N.J. 07091 Scotch Plains, N.J. 07076 for these two to catch up on the personal- classified list. we can’t rightfully applaud Mr. Lemmon. Naturally, when it first came out, no (908) 232-4407 • Fax: (908) 232-0473 (908) 232-4407 • Fax: (908) 232-0473 Because it would mean he has attained ity quirks that drive each other crazy. E-mail: [email protected] senility, and his septuagenarian reprise of So they banter in an unending mock- one wanted to take the responsibility. If it failed they wanted someone to be the PUBLISHED EVERY THURSDAY BY WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. fuss pot Felix Unger, one of the film’s few out contest, thrusting and parrying in no saving graces, would then have to be particular direction. And like two vaude- scapegoat. They looked around and their Horace R. Corbin Gail S. Corbin discounted as mere typecasting. villians who have honed the same rou- eyes fell upon me. I could always be PUBLISHER GENERAL MANAGER Not quite so commercially sly, but tine for an eternity, they virtually become canned if things went bad. If not, they’d equally endearing, is Walter Matthau as their characters. Feverishly plying their get the kudos for the product and pick- Paul J. Peyton Suzette F. Stalker Joanna B. Marsh slovenly Oscar Madison, the other half shtick, Messrs. Lemmon and Matthau ing the right man — if everything went MANAGING EDITOR ASSISTANT EDITOR MARKETING DIRECTOR of this Yin and Yang of American motion even spill over from Felix and Oscar to okay. picture comedy. John and Max of Grumpy Old Men fame. It was an all-around success. Of the Karen M. Hinds David B. Corbin Pity is, while the winning characters While as many one-liners fizzle as score, 3,000 independent telephone compa- OFFICE MANAGER SPORTS survive, the saga does not. Neil Simon’s with few exceptions the delivery is peer- nies existing in the early 1980s, I must less. But too many bad lines, no matter SUBSCRIPTION PRICE script matches neither the comic gran- have visited a thousand of them and deur of his original work nor the talent of how well delivered, only serve to high- written and sent samples to the other THE WESTFIELD LEADER & THE TIMES the esteemed cast. Contrived and bla- light the threadbare plot. Your safest bet is to view The Odd 2,000. One-year subscription in county $20 tantly formulaic, the prefab occasion for One day there arrived on my desk the One-year subscription out-of-county $24 this reunion is the forthcoming nuptials Couple II not so much as a movie, but One-year college (September to May) $16 of their children who, quite coinciden- more like the fantasy reunion it is. And usual bunch of orders — which I imme- tally, are marrying each other. the secret to surviving reunions? Just diately gave to my personal assistant, Felix (flying in from New York) and don’t set your expectations too high. who knew how to handle them — plus Oscar (arriving from Sarasota, Florida) a sheaf of papers from the Department * * * * * of the Army. Union County Continuing Effort are to meet in Los Angeles, rent a car and Neil Simon’s Odd Couple II, rated PG- accompany each other to the shindig in 13, is a Paramount Pictures release di- After reading through them for half the elusive town of San Molinas (a run- rected by Howard Deutch and stars Jack an hour, I finally discovered it was from To Stamp Out Crimes of Hate ning gag derides the ubiquitous number Lemmon, Walter Matthau, Christine a warrant officer wanting to know what of California burgs beginning with San). Baranski, and Jean Smart. Running time: it would cost for one of them. Naturally, in what then becomes a road 90 minutes. The gadget only cost $1.50 apiece, so In an effort to continue Union County’s campaign board at Kean University in Union, a campus with movie, all manner of bad luck and sticky I bundled the sheaf of papers into an to stamp out crimes of hate, the county’s Committee some 12,000 students. circumstance must befall the odd couple. envelope and enclosed one of the gad- Against Hate will be sponsoring its fourth annual Acts such as this one, as the Prosecutor has And befall them. And befall them. gets. I also wrote a personal note saying program, focusing on anti-bias messages, in West- stated, degrade the quality of life here in Union But put these fine actors together for “Have a sample on us” and mailed it ninety minutes and there are bound to be off. moments of brilliance, sitcom sensibili- field next week. County. Incidents of anti-Semitic graffiti, swasti- Three days later I was told to report to The community forum, scheduled for this Wednes- kas, etc., have no place in this county — or any- ties notwithstanding. As Felix and Oscar wander the California desert, classical BURGLAR-ROBBER the big boss’s office at 9 sharp the next day, April 29, will be held beginning at 7 p.m. at St. where else, for that matter. sad sacks in search of a wedding recep- Professionally Related day and to cancel all appointments. Helen’s Roman Catholic Church. The FBI has said there have been some 25,000 tion, they are charged ad nauseam with Originally, a burglar was not just an I reported at the right time and saw All school superintendents, religious leaders, hate crimes reported nationwide between 1992 and all manner of crime by a wearied local ordinary crook. Actually, the word the boss, who was flanked by two gendarmerie. When Matthau does his started its life as a description for a city serious-looking men. The boss im- police chiefs, elected officials and legislators have 1995. These crimes, though, tend to impact an inimitable deadpan, explaining the chro- thief. Burglar comes from a word blend- mediately handed me over a note and been invited to attend this program. The goal of the entire community, not just one victim. nology of absurd events that have landed ing of the German word burg, meaning said “Is that your handwriting?” I forum is to gain community support in fighting such The annual program sponsored by the Committee the duo back at the police station for the a fortified city, and the Latin word latro, nodded. third time in twenty-four hours, it is meaning thief. Put them both together The serious-looking man on the left crimes while educating youth about the issues that Against Hate is dedicated to the memory of late sheer charm. and you have a person who is definitely spoke up. “Have you ever contacted relate to hate crimes. Union County Prosecutor Andrew K. Ruotolo, Jr., But most of the jokes, while good- up to no good. this warrant officer before or since you The program is being sponsored by the Federal of Westfield, an activist against bias crimes in the natured, are stereotypical jabs at the A robber was a kind of specialist, too. wrote to him?” Bureau of Investigation (FBI), the New Jersey Bias Garden State. adversities of old age...a sort of Golden He got his start by stealing the robes “No, sir,” I said. Girls treatment with a gender change. (clothes) from people killed in battle, Then he said, “Why did you give him Officers Association, Union County Prosecutor’s We believe this program is an excellent opportu- Witness the pick-up scene in a honky hence robber (or perhaps disrober), and tonk when the boys run into a pair of that sample for nothing?” Office, Board of Chosen Freeholders, Kean Uni- nity for all members of the community to gather and that’s the naked truth. “Well, it’s marked ‘sample’ and I middle-aged biker babes (Christine The Anglo Saxon root for the word versity Board of Trustees and the university’s Jew- become more informed on hate crime incidents Baranski and Jean Smart). The uncom- describing this activity was reafian, to thought it would save you money writ- ish Faculty and Staff Association, and the Holo- which occur in Union County, and on how officials fortable, condescending improbability of seize or plunder. Bereft is a cognate of ing a check for a buck fifty. I guess I caust Commission and Anti-Defamation League. and community groups are addressing each new this billing and cooing goes way beyond reafian, and means to suffer the death of thought it was patriotic, too.” wish fulfillment for the senior set. And a loved one. That is why you feel robbed “Okay,” the one on the right said. New Union County Prosecutor Thomas V. incident. then there’s the sheer craziness of Felix’s when someone close to you has died. “We have your credit report here Manahan, a Westfield resident himself, has prom- Hopefully, these forums will educate the commu- lost suitcase, which he had generously Since English is an expanding lan- and I don’t think you’re an espio- ised to prosecute every crime of hate, bias or nity enough that a day will come when Union packed with a $6,000 wedding gift and guage, perhaps we could add a neolo- nage agent, but never, never give $16,000 in cash. The ingrate kids. Isn’t a gism (newly-coined word) or two. How anything to the government for noth- intolerance that comes before his office. County can proudly demonstrate a society free of check good enough these days? In any about a sublar for a subway thief? Or ing. It’s a favorite method of infil- Just last week a swastika was found on a bulletin hate and bias crimes. case, older folks losing money because perhaps we could refer to a sublar who tration.” of their diminished faculties is hardly has been attacked by his intended vic- For some time, I was known as “008” tim as having been goetzed. around the office. Letters to the Editor Auto Insurance Reform Bill Westfield Restaurants Are Thanked To Cut Premiums 15 Percent By SENATOR DONALD T. DiFRANCESCO For Accomodating YMCA Leaders Specially Written for The Westfield Leader The Westfield “Y” Leaders Club Several restaurants were wonderfully New Jersey drivers enjoy the best figurement, displaced fractures, loss of a hosted an Overnight Rally for a dozen accommodating, provided exceptional automobile insurance in the nation, with fetus or a permanent injury. This would YMCA Leaders Clubs from New Jersey service and notable discounts for our coverage in more areas with more dollars cut down the number of frivolous law- and Pennsylvania on March 28. Leaders and their guests. Ferraro’s, than virtually any other state. suits filed due to stiff necks and bad During the afternoon and evening the Vicki’s and The WindMill all offered The problem, of course, is that our backs in minor accidents, resulting in a Westfield Leaders Clubs facilitated di- great dining experiences which very much citizens pay dearly for that privilege with 22 percent reduction on the bodily injury verse leadership classes, held a variety impressed the visiting teens and their average premiums that rank New Jersey portion of the policy. of special activities and presented new advisors. first in the nation in insurance costs. Currently, 88 percent of New Jersey opportunities and challenges to over 50 The generous and cooperative nature New Jersey’s dense population and busy drivers choose to limit their right to sue YMCA Leaders between the ages of 12 of these restaurants made our Leaders highways mean that our rates will never for pain and suffering. and 18. proud to show off their familiar dining be as cheap as in other states, but there is The bill establishes an insurance fraud As part of this unique event our Lead- spots and proud to be from such a sup- no reason that we can’t have one of the prosecutor who would establish data ers Club decided on an alternative to the portive town. best insurance systems in the country bases on fraudulent activity and share it standard dinner fare offered at most The Overnight theme was “Step into without it being the most expensive. with the law enforcement community. OUTSTANDING!...Angela LaCarrubba, of Westfield, the 1998 recipient of the This is the first time efforts would be YMCA Leaders events and one which the Light,” an appropriate analogy for the Westfield Rotary Club’s Charles Philhower Fellowship, stands with her second On April 2, after months of tireless would allow them to share part of their general success of the overnight which hearings, rigorous debate and bipartisan coordinated — a higher degree of prior- grade class at the Wilson Elementary School. The award recognizes outstanding ity to the fight against insurance scams town with the visiting Leaders. was made a little brighter by the fine teaching at the elementary school level. compromise, the Senate passed legisla- In the weeks before the Rally, they people of Ferraro’s, Vicki’s and The tion that I sponsored with Senator John H. and cheats. contacted several local restaurants and WindMill. Adler (Democrat from Cherry Hill) that We’ve all read accounts of how indi- expressed their interest in bringing the finally delivers real reform to New Jersey vidual and organized scam artists dupe Bill McMeekan motorists by taking the politics and spe- the system and law-abiding rate payers attending Leaders to dine in their town Director of Teen Programs/ Mrs. LaCarrubba Receives as part of the evening’s activities. cial interests out of car insurance. out of millions of dollars a year through Leaders Club Advisor By cutting back on unnecessary litiga- staged accidents and phony medical Westfield “Y” tion, cracking down on fraud, and forcing claims. It’s time to stop the subsidizing Sixth Philhower Fellowship insurance companies to reduce rates, we of fraudulent claims by honest drivers by Ruth Wegmann Indeed Stands Out Angela LaCarrubba, a second-grade “The Philhower Fellowship was es- will deliver a 15 percent guaranteed cut in attacking fraud head-on and returning teacher at Wilson Elementary School, tablished in 1993 by the Rotary Club to premiums. We accomplished this by asking the savings to motorists in the form of As Fanwood Rescue Squad’s ‘First Lady’ has been named as the 1998 recipient of honor former Westfield educator and all who profit from the system — lawyers, lower premiums. the Westfield Rotary Club’s Charles Rotarian Charles Philhower, and to rec- insurers, the medical profession — to con- Of course, even a mandated 15 percent Having left the community more than look at the contribution of this wonderful Philhower Fellowship, in recognition ognize the importance of teaching in the tribute in some manner to lower rates. reduction in insurance rates isn’t enough to enable many younger, less affluent drivers 25 years ago, I always looked forward to woman, Mrs. Wegmann indeed stands of outstanding teaching at the elemen- elementary grades,” explained Dr. Not surprisingly, trial attorneys and returning to Fanwood, and to my parents’ out as the Fanwood Rescue Squad’s “First insurance companies say they are not to afford insurance. It’s one of the reasons tary school level. Fleming. happy with the bill. Maybe that’s good. New Jersey has about 400,000 motorists home. When they relocated to Florida in Lady.” Dr. James Fleming, President of the Mr. Philhower, who died in 1962, 1993, I still felt a sense of community I was proud to know her 35 years ago, It means we did our job working in the driving without insurance of any kind. when I picked up their The Times weekly when our families belonged to Willow Westfield Rotary Club, presented Mrs. was Supervising Principal (superinten- public’s best interest rather than for the This proposal calls for a basic policy of newspaper during my visits with them. Grove pool and enjoyed hot, summer LaCarrubba with the sixth annual dent) of the Westfield schools from 1917 special interests. $15,000 in personal injury protection In 1996 my dad sent me a subscription afternoons together bobbing in the cool award at the Rotary Club luncheon on to 1947, and was co-founder and Past The changes the Senate proposed came and $5,000 in property damage coverage to the The Times and I’ve been able to water. I have always held this wonderful April 21, where she was the guest of President of the Rotary Club of West- after the Special Committee on Auto with a catastrophic rider in the event of a read about “home” ever since. I’ve lost woman in very high esteem for her honor. field. Insurance Reform spoke with experts serious injury which would permit recov- both of my parents now, but The Times volunteerism and community spirit. Sav- An 11-year veteran of the Westfield The Philhower Selection Committee from every field involved in the busi- ery up to $250,000. This basic policy, as opposed to the still helps with my connection to ing lives is a tremendous gift and an public school teaching staff, Mrs. was composed of three Rotarians, in- ness, as well as from everyday motorists Fanwood, which will always be “home.” invaluable contribution to a great little who could barely afford to own a car standard policy, is designed to be afford- LaCarrubba has taught Basic Skills cluding Superintendent of Schools, Dr. because of the high cost of insurance. able for those with few assets to protect I received the April 2 issue in the mail town. Mathematics, as well as first and sec- William J. Foley; Board of Education today and was thrilled to see a dear friend Mrs. Wegmann, I salute you and the After hearing from this cross-section and are currently unable to afford insur- of my mother’s on the front page, Ruth Fanwood Rescue Squad. Thank you for ond grades. She began her teaching Vice President Darielle M. Walsh, and of New Jersey, we found out a little more ance. Drivers with full coverage who are Wegmann. With the Fanwood Rescue your many years of service! career in Cliffside Park, where she taught Kenneth Ciarrocca. about why our rates are so high. involved in an accident with a driver who Squad reaching a milestone 50 years, the fourth grade. The committee also included West- Part of it is that we’re too litigious a has elected basic coverage would be cov- Wendy Haworth Goff Included in the many nominations field Public Schools Human Resources society, and too many people sue for ered by his or her own policy. town has much to celebrate. When you Elk Grove, CA received on her behalf were comments Director David M. Tuller, Jefferson minor or nonexistent injuries sustained The legislation also addresses the fair- from parents who commended Mrs. School Principal Jorden Schiff, and last in harmless fender benders. Fraud oc- ness of the current territorial rate caps — POLICY ON LETTERS curs on a regular basis with unscrupu- instituted 50 years ago. These caps re- LaCarrubba for “stressing self-esteem, year’s Philhower Fellowship recipient, strict rates in New Jersey’s higher cost TO THE EDITOR Literacy Volunteers mutual respect, and making learning Claudia Andreski. lous drivers, lawyers and doctors taking advantage of the system for their own insurance areas to 135 percent of the rest All letters to the Editor must To Hold Library Days fun through creative activities.” In addition to receiving her award personal gain. of the state. bear a signature, a street ad- Nominating letters also acknowl- at the Rotary meeting, Mrs. It’s a flawed system that encourages There is a provision in the bill to dress and a daytime telephone edged her ability to detect and correct LaCarrubba will be recognized on normally honest people to seek unneces- establish a committee to collect data for number so authors may be veri- Literacy Volunteers of America individual student learning problems Tuesday, May 5, when the Westfield the purpose of redrawing these territo- (LVA), Union County Affiliate, will sary medical services to collect judg- fied. Letters that are E-mailed and her excellent communications with Board of Education will hold its meet- ments against insurance companies. We ries for a more accurate and up-to-date to the Editor also must contain a hold two Literacy Library Days next picture of New Jersey. month. The first will take place at the parents. ing at Wilson School in her honor. also took a hard look at the insurance daytime telephone number. Our As a member of the Wilson School The public is invited to attend. A companies to ensure that cost savings Collectively, these reforms will result Roselle Library on Saturday, May 2, in rates that are at least 15 percent lower E-mail address is staff, Mrs. LaCarrubba has taken on reception beginning at 7:30 p.m. will proposed under the bill go toward fatten- “[email protected].” from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., and the second ing the pocketbooks of motorists rather than they are today for most drivers. It’s will be held at the Westfield Memorial many volunteer activities, including the precede the 8 p.m. meeting. time we moved forward with these re- Letters may be no longer than Family Math program, the Wilson Other previous Philhower Fellows than fattening the insurance industry’s one-and-a- half pages, typewrit- Library on Saturday, May 16. forms to get them passed into law for the School lunch time Math Enrichment were Bette Tuthill, a fourth-grade bottom line. ten and double-spaced. Letters This program is for all potential or The special committee looked at all of benefit of New Jersey motorists who must be typed upper and lower current students and tutors. Tutors will Program, chairing the school-wide read- teacher at McKinley Elementary these issues to determine how to deliver have sought real reform for so long. ing program and the school-wide School; Carol Joyce, a first-grade case. All letters are subject to be able to find out what materials are long anticipated relief to New Jersey * * * * * editing due to space limitations available to use, or how to solve prob- multicultural program. teacher at Washington Elementary motorists who currently pay an average As a member of Wilson School’s School; Susan Feldman Glick, a spe- Senator Donald T. DiFrancesco, of and style. lems that they are having. Potential of $1,194 per vehicle. Scotch Plains, is serving his fourth term The deadline for letters is Fri- tutors can find out about the program. Technology Committee, she was in- cial education teacher at Tamaques Our proposal tightens the current limi- as Senate President. He represents the day by 4 p.m., if they are to Interested students can be assessed by strumental in helping establish Wilson’s Elementary School, and Carol tation on lawsuits for pain and suffering, 22nd Legislative District which includes appear in the following issue. calling the LVA office at (908) 925-7755 technology program, according to school Mastroianni, a first-grade teacher at maintaining the right to sue only for Westfield, Mountainside, Scotch Plains to make an appointment for that day. spokeswoman Lorre Korecky. Franklin Elementary School. death, dismemberment, significant dis- and Fanwood. A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood Thursday, April 23, 1998 Page 5 Karen Cepero to Address Project ’79 Parents to Hold Lancaster, Ltd. Raffle Nets $2,065 April 27 LEARN Meeting Karen Cepero, Director of Car- Art Auction to Raise Funds To Help Westfield Rescue Squad diopulmonary Services at Jersey City The Parent’s Association of West- cation program which offers a com- Medical Center and Jesus Cepero, field High School’s Project ’79, will prehensive academic program to ap- By SUZETTE STALKER Westfield Volunteer Rescue Squad. tive with Hallmark Cards, assumed own- Trauma Nurse Coordinator at the Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times hold an Art Auction on Saturday proximately 100 students who at- “We wanted a charity that was ac- ership of Lancaster, Ltd. in January of Robert Wood Johnson University evening, May 2, in the high school’s tend Westfield High School. The pro- Seeking a way to give something cessible to everyone in the commu- 1985. He converted it to a Hallmark Hospital in New Brunswick, will cafeteria. This event is sponsored by gram is based on a team approach for back to the community of which he nity,” he explained, “something any- outlet, and five years ago the business jointly address the League for Edu- Project People, the Parent-Teacher the four majors, namely, English, and his business have long been a one in the town can use and anyone was designated by the company as one of cational Advancement for Registered Organization, to benefit the schol- mathematics, social studies and sci- part, David Sutter, the owner of visiting the town.” its Gold Crown stores. Nurses (LEARN) on Monday, April arship fund for WHS students. ence and is taught in a block sched- Lancaster, Ltd. at 76 Elm Street in The raffle coincided with the squad’s This status classifies the establish- 27, at 7:45 p.m. at All Saints Church The evening will begin at 7 p.m. ule approach, according to a spokes- Westfield, recently raised more than annual fund drive, which raises money ment as one of Hallmark’s “premier Parish House, located 559 Park Av- for a preview of all art to be auc- man for the program. $2,000 for the Westfield Volunteer for the training of volunteers, purchase social expression outlets,” according enue in Scotch Plains. Rescue Squad. tioned off and the actual auction will Begun in 1979, the program has of first aid supplies and the mainte- to Mr. Sutter, a resident of Edison. The program will describe the car- begin at 8 p.m. Refreshments will be grown and flourished since, with Beginning in early March, Mr. Sutter nance of three ambulance units. The store itself, which had two pre- diovascular toxicity of cocaine and and his staff began selling tickets, at $5 served free and musical entertain- many school districts in the state Mr. Sutter, who sold a total of 413 vious owners, has been a familiar pres- the associated trauma. ment will be provided. emulating the concept and approach. apiece, for a raffle in which six coveted chances, reported that his customers, ence in downtown Westfield for more LEARN, a professional organiza- Princess Bear Beanie Babies would be most of whom were town residents, The auction will be profession- Tickets for admission into the auc- than 35 years. tion for Registered Nurses, offers ally handled by Marlin Art of Deer tion are $10 per person and include awarded to the lucky winners. also expressed enthusiasm for the chari- “It’s a good town. The population eight programs an academic year on The keepsake bears were created ex- table effort. “They liked that the money has always been very supportive of my Park, Long Island, New York. Over all refreshments and entertainment. current nursing topics. Yearly dues 360 pieces of art will be offered to Tickets may be purchased by calling clusively by the Ty Corporation in was being donated to the Rescue store,” Mr. Sutter commented about are $30 or a guest fee of $8 per memory of the late Princess Diana. Pro- Squad,” he said. his customers. “We knew we couldn’t many lucky individuals. The art parent representative Ellen Lanza at ceeds from the company’s sale of the program. pieces to be offered for auction are (908) 233-8256 or by visiting Rorden The names of the winners, all West- meet the demand for Princess Bears For more information, write to bears to retailers will benefit the Diana, field residents, were drawn on April 10. with the short supply we had, and in a signed and numbered serigraphs, Realty, located on the corner of Elm Princess of Wales, Memorial Fund. LEARN, P.O. Box 6, Scotch Plains, lithographs and etches and range in and Quimby Streets in Westfield. They included Megan Kaczka, Meike small way, we’d like to pay back the 07076 or call the Program Coordina- An instant sensation, the Princess bears Dilger, Darcy Ortuso, Judy Arnold, community.” style from Americana, sea and street A small sample of art work is quickly sold out of stores, as public de- Marietta Jewell and Alicia Roldan. tor at (908) 272-7239. scapes, traditional to modern. currently on display in Rorden’s win- mand far exceeded supplies. Mr. Sutter, Last Thursday, Mr. Sutter presented Project ’79 is an alternative edu- dow. with the support of his employees, de- a check for $2,065.50 to Grace cided to emulate Ty’s philanthropic en- Kowalski, Vice President of the Res- Grease! Slated as Fundraiser deavor by raffling off the limited number cue Squad and Chairwoman of its 1998 Martha Strickland Achieves of bears he had available to benefit a Fund Drive, at squad headquarters on For The Interfaith Council worthy charity. Watterson Street. Place With CJMEA Band The store proprietor said he was “The squad greatly appreciates This year’s spring gala event for unteers from 31 host congregations turned off by the opportunistic approach something like that,” Mrs. Kowalski The Interfaith Council for the and more than 40 support congre- The New Jersey Workshop for the Arts formed in concert last Sunday in the of some retailers and others who had commented about the generous dona- has announced that Martha Strickland Manalapan High School auditorium. Homeless of Union County will be gations. has been invited to become a member of Martha is a third-year bassoon student jacked up the price of the bears, selling tion by Lancaster, Ltd. “It was nice of a performance of Grease!, on Sat- The Transitional Housing pro- them for several hundred dollars or them to do that, I thought.” the Central Jersey Music Educators As- at The New Jersey Workshop for the Arts, urday, May 2, at the New Jersey gram provides homes for up to six sociation (CJMEA) New Jersey Region studying under the tutelage of staff mem- more apiece over the Internet and else- Mr. Sutter said he and his staff felt Performing Arts Center in New- families for up to one year and where. “We don’t want to gouge that making the donation to the all- II Intermediate Band. ber Howard Toplansky. She has also been people,” he remarked. ark. helps assist them in transitioning This is the second year that Martha, playing the flute for five years, and is volunteer squad, “was the right thing Proceeds from the event will sup- from homeless to permanent hous- After “agonizing” over which chari- to do,” adding that the organization — a seventh-grade student at Roosevelt currently studying with instructor Sandy table organization to choose as the port the various programs of the ing. The Supportive and Afford- Intermediate School, had successfully Wagner. one of the few resident squads in New organization including the Inter- beneficiary of the raffle proceeds, Mr. Jersey — “does good work.” able Permanent Housing program auditioned for an ensemble seat, ac- In addition to the CJMEA regional Sutter said he finally settled upon the The proprietor, a former sales execu- faith Hospitality Network, the Tran- provides assistance and furnishing cording to Dr. Theodore K. Schlosberg, band, Martha also participates weekly as sitional, Supportive and Affordable donations to help prevent repeated founder and Executive Director of The a flutist in the Holy Cross Omega Band, Permanent Housing Programs, homelessness. New Jersey Workshop for the Arts. and has also been a member of the Kandiland Crafts Employment Through the Kandiland Crafts Martha played First Chair Bassoon in Roosevelt Intermediate Concert and Jazz Project, Education to Work and the Employment Project individuals the band. Band, where she played flute and bas- Job Placement Services Programs. learn job skills by creating gift bas- The CJMEA auditions were held on soon, respectively. The cost per ticket is $100, which kets for a variety of occasions such January 31 at Manalapan High School. Anyone interested in taking music les- includes an orchestra seat and a as birthdays, new babies, and holi- As a bassoonist, Martha had the option of sons on any instrument may call The New reception prior to the performance. days. The Education to Work pro- auditioning for either the ensemble band Jersey Workshop for the Arts at (908) A silent auction will take place gram involves families in literacy or orchestra. She opted for the band, and 789-9696 for more information. for her audition performed the piece “Al- The New Jersey Workshop for the Arts during the reception. classes, tutoring, field trips, sub- legro Appasionata” by St. Saens, as well was established in 1972 by Dr. Schlosberg. Additionally, the Council would stance abuse prevention and as several scales. Located at 150-152 East Broad Street in like to bring some of the parents in parenting and job training. The Job After several weeks of rehearsals dur- Westfield, The New Jersey Workshop for the program to the show. To accom- Placement program helps people ing February and March, Martha, along the Arts is a non-profit organization and is plish this, funds are needed to pay develop resumes, complete job ap- with several other students from The certified by the National Guild of Com- for babysitters and the Interfaith plications and develop interview New Jersey Workshop for the Arts, per- munity Schools of the Arts. Council is seeking sponsors for this skills. portion of the program. Tickets for Grease! can be pur- The Interfaith Council for the chased by calling the Interfaith of- Homeless of Union County is a fice at (908) 753-4001. non-profit organization that assists David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader Ragini the homeless and those at risk of GENEROUS GIFT…David Sutter, the owner of Lancaster Ltd., 76 Elm Street becoming homeless. in Westfield, presents a donation to Grace Kowalski, Vice President of the Westfield Volunteer Rescue Squad. The store proprietor and his staff raised Among its services is the Inter- $2,065.50 for the squad through a special raffle, in which the six winners faith Hospitality Network, which Elm provides emergency shelter and is 2x5 1/2 received Princess Bear Beanie Babies. Mr. Sutter said he chose a charity which can help anyone in the community. supported by more than 1,500 vol- Tree Woodplay 1x5 3x4

Patient Care J&M 3x7 3x7 Page 6 Thursday, April 23, 1998 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION

Gregory L. Styles and Miss Kimberly A. Pinnell Miss Kimberly Pinnell

Jeff Wilhelm and Miss Jodi Taner To Wed Gregory Styles MR. AND MRS. JASON MARK PUCKETT (She is the former Miss Lisa Jeanne Vincentsen) Mr. and Mrs. Richard Pinnell of Styles, also of Littleton. Fanwood have announced the en- A graduate of Scotch Plains- gagement of their daughter, Miss Fanwood High School, the bride-to- Miss Jodi Taner Kimberly A. Pinnell of Boulder, Colo- be was awarded her bachelor’s de- Miss Lisa J. Vincentsen rado, to Gregory L. Styles of Littleton, gree from the University of Massa- Colorado. He is the son of Mrs. Phyllis chusetts in Amherst and her master’s To Wed Jeff Wilhelm degree from Denver University. She Weds Jason M. Puckett is employed as a clinician by the Cleo Larry and Ginny Taner of Westfield gree in Early Childhood Education. Hannah Jean Wallace Center in Westminster, Colo- Miss Lisa Jeanne Vincentsen, the maid of honor. Bridal attendants have announced the engagement of She is pursuing her master’s degree rado. daughter of Mrs. Sarah J. Vincentsen included Ms. Erika Langetieg of their daughter, Miss Jodi Taner, to Jeff in education at Kean University, and Welcomed By The future bridegroom earned his of Dayton, Ohio and Vincent W. Yarmouth, Maine; Ms. Julie Wilhelm, the son of Rich and Lora is employed by the Union Township bachelor’s degree from Colorado Vincentsen of Westfield, was mar- Silvester of New York; Ms. Jennifer Wilhelm of Woodbridge. school system. State University in Fort Collins, Colo- ried on Saturday, November 15, 1997, Stephens of New York, formerly of The bride-elect, a 1992 graduate of Her fiancé graduated from St. Postlewait Family rado, and his master’s degree from to Jason Mark Puckett. He is the son Westfield, and Ms. Molly Worth of Westfield High School, graduated Joseph’s High School in Metuchen in Cindy and Troy Postlewait of Smith College in Northampton, Mas- of Norma and John M. Puckett of Los New York. cum laude from Kean University in 1992, and received his Bachelor of Scotch Plains have announced the sachusetts. He is currently serving in Alamos, New Mexico. Anthony Puckett of Fort Collins, Union with a Bachelor of Arts De- Arts Degree in Earth Science/Geology birth of their first child, Hannah Jean the United States Army in Fort Irwin, The bride, a 1989 graduate of West- Colorado, the brother of the bride- from Kean University. He is employed Postlewait, on Tuesday, March 10, at California. field High School, is the granddaugh- groom, was the best man. The Jacob Griffin as manager of the Fabrications De- 7:26 p.m. at St. Barnabas Hospital in A wedding is planned for August. ter of Mrs. Inez Vincentsen of West- groomsmen included David Miller partment at Petro Plastics in Garwood. Livingston. field and the late Martin W. of San Francisco; Matthew Plevak of Born to Tooleys The couple plan to be married in The baby weighed 6 pounds and Vincentsen. Rochester, Minnesota; David River July of 1999. 15 ounces and measured 19½ inches Healthcare Agency The Reverend Philip R. of Santa Fe, New Mexico, and Todd Mr. and Mrs. Michael Tooley of in length at birth. Slates Performance Dietterich, former Minister of Mu- Vincentsen of Dayton, the brother of Fanwood have announced the birth Interfaith Singles Hannah’s maternal grandmother sic at the First United Methodist the bride. of their son, Jacob Griffin Tooley, on is Freda Vorrius of Rahway. Of Romance, Romance Friday, March 20, at Muhlenberg Lists May Meetings Her paternal grandparents are Church in Westfield, performed the The bride and the bridegroom are UCPC Behavioral Healthcare, a ceremony at the Christ United both 1993 graduates of Miami Uni- Regional Medical Center in Interfaith Singles — a friendly Linda and Pete Postlewait of Plainfield. and supportive group for single adults Verona. not-for-profit agency, will hold its Methodist Church in Kettering, a versity in Oxford, Ohio. sixth annual “Afternoon at the The- suburb of Dayton. After a wedding trip to Cancun, He joins his brother, Sam, 5. over 45, has announced the dates for Mabel Postlewait of Milton The maternal grandparents are Mr. its May meetings. Freewater, Oregon, is the baby’s pa- ater” fundraising benefit at the West- Miss Julie Vincentsen of Dayton, Mexico, the couple reside in Natick, field Community Theater in West- the sister of the bride, served as the Massachusetts. and Mrs. Richard Griggs of Westfield. The group holds weekly discus- ternal great-grandmother. Jacob’s paternal grandparents are sions on successful single living. field. Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Tooley of Continental breakfast, for a $2 dona- This year’s performance will be Kinnelon. tion, is available. Meghan Lara Romance, Romance, consisting of Abbot Tile His maternal great-grandparents Meetings are scheduled for Sun- two one-act musicals by Barry Elegance, Quality, Service are Mr. and Mrs. John Tittle of Scotch days, May 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31, from Welcomed By Harman and Keith Herrmann. It will Plains. 9 to 10:30 a.m., at the First Baptist be presented on Sunday, May 17. 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Two programs will be held at The programs are sponsored by the the school on Tuesday at 1 and 2:30 Westfield Chapter of the United States p.m. Junior Chamber of Commerce “West- For information about becoming field Jaycees,” in cooperation with active with the Westfield Jaycees, the Safety Ambassador Corporation individuals may visit the of the Humpty Dumpty Association. organization’s Web site at The programs are designed to edu- westfieldnj.com or call the Jaycees cate young children about the impor- hotline at (908) 232-5123. tance of head injury prevention, ac- For information on the Humpty LAUNCHING CAMPAIGN…The 1998 Scotch Plains Republican ticket for the cording to spokesman David Buckman. Dumpty Association, individuals may GETTING DOWN TO BUSINESS…The Wardlaw-Hartridge School, located Township Council, left to right, are: incumbent Councilman Robert E. Johnston, at 1295 Inman Avenue in Edison, will present the musical comedy How to Paulette Coronato and James Fawcett. They were picked by the local GOP out Eileen Rooney of the YMCA Child visit the Web site at Succeed in Business Without Really Trying today, tomorrow and Saturday, April of a field of five candidates. Care Center of Westfield is preparing www.humptydumpty.org. 23, 24 and 25, at 8 p.m. Tickets, which are $5 for adults and $3 for students, may her students for another visit by For further information about the be purchased at the door. Rehearsing for the play, pictured left to right, are: “Humpty P. Dumpty, Ph.D., The April 27 or April 28 programs, please Whitney Kent of Westfield, Director Lisa Babic of Hoboken, and Stefanie Ring Township Republicans Begin Safety Professor,” who will provide call Ms. Rooney at the “Y” at (908) of Westfield. information during an interactive 233-2700, or Ms. Szot at Holy Trin- Campaign for Council Seats lecture. The programs will be con- ity at (908) 233-0484. Wardlaw-Hartridge to Open In a screening that took place on March Township, is an associate of Weichert 25, the Scotch Plains Republican Com- Realtors in Westfield. Mr. Fawcett has How to Succeed in Business mittee has selected three candidates for been a member of the Historic Preserva- The Wardlaw-Hartridge School, lo- playwright Abe Burrows the 1962 Pulitzer Township Council. tion Committee since 1993 and has served cated at 1295 Inman Avenue in Edison, Prize for drama. Out of a field of five candidates, the as its Chairman since 1995. Mr. Fawcett will present the musical comedy How to Tickets, which are $5 for adults and $3 Republican Party selected incumbent was also the founder and organizer of the Succeed in Business Without Really Try- for students, may be purchased at the Robert E. Johnston and newcomers Freddie Spencer Memorial Bicycle Race ing today, tomorrow and Saturday, April door. Paulette Coronato and James Fawcett as from 1993 to 1996. 23, 24 and 25, at 8 p.m. The Wardlaw-Hartridge School is an its candidates for the Tuesday, Novem- This event serves as one of the pri- The show is a satire of the world of big independent, coeducational institution ber 3, election. They will face Democrats mary fund raisers for the Scotch Plains business as seen through the eyes of J. which serves more than 40 communities Franklin P. Donatelli, Tarquin Jay Rescue Squad. Additionally, the candi- Pierrepont Finch, a disarming young man in central New Jersey. It welcomes stu- Bromley and Geri Morgan Samuel. Re- date served on the Downtown Develop- looking for an easy way to get to the top. dents of all races, religions, national publicans hold a 5-0 majority on the ment Committee in 1997 and the Archi- It earned composer Frank Loesser and origins and economic circumstances. council. tectural Review Committee in 1995 and Mrs. Coronato and Mr. Fawcett are 1996. • Spring Garden • Spring Garden • Spring Garden • running in place of current Mayor Joan Mr. Fawcett earned his Bachelor’s Spring Garden • Papen and Councilwoman Irene Degree in Communications and Treat yourself to a host of wonderful home and Schmidt, both of whom are not seeking Master’s Degree of Business Adminis- garden furnishings at Richard Roberts, Ltd. Choose reelection. tration in Marketing from Hofstra Uni- from antique, wicker, iron and teak furniture, Councilman Johnston was first ap- versity on Long Island. He also earned a pointed to the Council to fill a vacancy in Master of Architecture Design from the English gardening tools, terracotta & arbors, 1993. He was elected to a full four-year New Jersey Institute of Technology in CONDUCTOR VISITS…Westfield Symphony Orchestra (WSO) Music Direc- luxurious pillows & throws or our incredible term in 1994 and served as Mayor in Newark. tor and Conductor David Wroe, left, gave a presentation at the Westfield Rotary selection of designer accent lamps. 1995. Prior to his service on the Council, “The residents of this community have Club lunch meeting on April 14. WSO Executive Director Patrick Gaines, also Mr. Johnston was a member of the an excellent quality of life. If elected, we pictured, a member of the Westfield Rotary, arranged for Maestro Wroe to township’s Planning Board for nearly 20 will work to maintain that quality of life speak to the group about the art of conducting, his role with the WSO, and his Come See Our New years. A 33-year resident of Scotch Plains, while holding the line on property taxes. international career. He also spoke about the WSO’s interest in partnering with Councilman Johnston is a retired Tele- Working with Bob and Paulette, I will local performing arts groups. Arrival of Spring communications Manager of the Exxon work to ensure that this community will Corporation. continue to be the envy of its neighbors,” Home and Garden Councilman Johnston said of his se- said Mr. Fawcett. lection, “It is certainly an honor for me to Gabe Spera, Chairman of the Scotch be selected once again as a candidate for Plains Republican Committee, said of Merchandise. the Township Council on the Republican the candidates. ARTSLINK? ticket. I have enjoyed serving on the “The Republican Party has three out- What is Council over the past five years. Under standing candidates in Bob, Paulette and Richard Roberts, Ltd. Republican leadership, we have had many Jim. Each of them has a strong record of accomplishments. I will run on our record service to this community to run on, and 375 Park Avenue / Scotch Plains, NJ of achievement.” I am sure that the voters of Scotch Plains WESTFIELD (Across from the Stage House Inn) Mrs. Coronato has been a member of will recognize that on November 3,” he (908) 322-5535 the township Board of Adjustment since said. 1994 and has served on the Architectural Mr. Spera named Nancy Malool and Mon. - Sat. 10 am to 7 pm • Sun. 12 noon to 5 pm Review Committee since 1995. She Anthony Albanese as the Republican Spring Garden • served on the Planning Board from 1985 Campaign Co-Chairmen. • Spring Garden • Spring Garden • Spring Garden • to 1990 and was a member of the Envi- ronmental Commission from 1986 to 1990. Besides her involvement on township committees, Mrs. Coronato is a past Presi- dent of the Union County Medical Soci- Office ety Auxiliary and a former Chairman of the New Jersey State Board of Human Services. 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THE www.westfieldnj.com/etpetersen ORECK XL “YOU’LL LOVE IT” SALE Page 8 Thursday, April 23, 1998 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION – Directory to Houses of Worship – Community Presbyterian ALL SAINTS’ EPISCOPAL CHURCH IMMACULATE HEART OF MARY RC CHURCH 559 Park Avenue, Scotch Plains 1571 South Martine Avenue, Westfield (908) 322-8047 (908) 889-2100 Reverend Robert Griffiths Reverend John F. Kennedy To Present ‘The Creation’ The Community Presbyterian Moen, soprano, and Dan Montez, BETHEL BAPTIST CHURCH METROPOLITAN BAPTIST CHURCH Church of Mountainside will present tenor. 539 Trinity Place, Westfield 823 Jerusalem Road (908) 232-4250 (908) 233-2855 Haydn’s “The Creation” on Sunday, Mr. Jorgenson holds a master’s Reverend Kevin Clark Reverend Clement Griffin April 26, at 3:30 p.m. at the church. degree in cello performance from “We are pleased to launch our new, West Virginia University and a THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST MOUNTAINSIDE CHAPEL ambitious music program with this master’s degree in voice and opera OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS 1180 Spruce Drive, Mountainside 1781 Raritan Road, Scotch Plains (908) 232-3456 noted work,” said Eric Jorgenson, performance from Temple Univer- (908) 889-5556 Reverend Dr. Gregory Hagg Conductor. “It’s a way to extend our sity. Bishop Kirk Bristol outreach to the community and in- “The Creation” is the first in a new OUR LADY OF LOURDES RC CHURCH crease our contribution through the concert series which will include both COMMUNITY PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 300 Central Avenue, Mountainside Deer Path & Meeting House Lane, (908) 232-1162 wonder of music. choral concerts and chamber music Mountainside Reverend Patrick J. Leonard “We are gratified with the responses recitals, according to Mr. Jorgenson. (908) 232-9490 received since we announced this The other programs will be an- Reverend Christopher R. Belden THE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH program a month ago,” he added. nounced later. IN WESTFIELD CONGREGATION ARI YEHUDA 140 Mountain Avenue Haydn’s oratorio for chorus, or- General admission to the program 1251 Terrill Road, Scotch Plains (908) 233-0301 chestra and soloists will be presented is $15, and $10 for students. Tickets (732) 541-4849 Reverend Dr. William Ross Forbes by the Mountainside Chorale and are available at the Community Pres- (Rear entrance of Assembly of God Church) Chamber Players and the Chancel byterian Church office, 1459 Deer REDEEMER LUTHERAN CHURCH CONGREGATION BETH ISRAEL 229 Cowperthwaite Place, Westfield Choir. Path, in Mountainside. For more in- 1920 Cliffwood Street, Scotch Plains (908) 232-1517 SPRING CONCERT...Friends of Music at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Among the featured soloists are formation, please call (908) 232- (908) 889-1830 Reverend Paul E. Kritsch Westfield will present the adult choirs of St. Paul’s in concert, performing Gregg Lauterbach, baritone; Judith 9490. Rabbi George Nudell works of John Rutter, Charles Stanford and Francis Poulenc on Sunday, May ST. BARTHOLOMEW THE APOSTLE 3, at 7 p.m. The choirs will be joined by members of the New Jersey Symphony ECHO LAKE CHURCH OF CHRIST ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH Orchestra, under the direction of Charles M. Banks. St. Paul’s is located at 419 Springfield Avenue, Westfield 2032 Westfield Avenue, Scotch Plains 414 East Broad Street. Admission is free. (908) 233-4946 (908) 322-5192 Dr. Ellis Long Reverend Michael A. Merlucci EVANGEL CHURCH ST. HELEN’S ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH Choral Art Society to Hold 1251 Terrill Road, Scotch Plains 1600 Rahway Avenue, Westfield (908) 322-9300 (908) 232-1214 Reverend Kevin M. Brennan Reverend Monsignor James A. Burke All Mozart Concert in May FANWOOD PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH ST. JOHN’S BAPTIST CHURCH The Choral Art Society (CAS) of Martine Avenue & La Grande Avenue, 2387 Morse Avenue, Scotch Plains Fanwood (908) 232-6972 New Jersey will present an all Mozart (908) 889-8891 Reverend Kelmo C. Porter, Jr. concert at 8 p.m. on Saturday, May 2, Reverend Stephanie Miller-McLane at The Presbyterian Church in West- ST. LUKE’S AFRICAN METHODIST field, 140 Mountain Avenue. THE FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH EPISCOPAL ZION CHURCH 170 Elm Street, Westfield 500 Downer Street, Westfield To be performed are the Mass in C (908) 233-2278 (908) 233-2547 Major (Coronation), Regina Coeli Dr. Robert L. Harvey Reverend Leon E. Randall (Queen of Heaven), Litaniae Lauretanae, and Ave Verum Corpus. FIRST CHURCH OF CHRIST, SCIENTIST ST. PAUL’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH 257 Midway Avenue, Fanwood 414 East Broad Street, Westfield Kathleen Healy-Wedsworth, newly (908) 322-8461 (908) 232-8506 appointed this season as Director of Reverend Richard W. Reid the Society, will conduct the Choral FIRST CHURCH OF CHRIST, SCIENTIST Art Society and the CAS orchestra in 422 East Broad Street, Westfield SCOTCH PLAINS BAPTIST CHURCH (908) 233-5029 333 Park Avenue, Scotch Plains the Mozart works. (908) 322-5487 Vocal soloists include Andi Curtin FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH Reverend Linda Hart (soprano), Joyce Farmer (mezzo-so- United Church of Christ prano) and Cameron Cahoon (tenor), POPULAR EVENT…Visitors to the Miller-Cory House Museum will be able to 125 Elmer Street, Westfield TEMPLE BETH O’R/BETH TORAH Kathleen Healy-Wedsworth (908) 233-2494 111 Valley Road, Clark along with R. Dale Livingston (bass- witness an early American tradition at the museum’s annual Sheep-to-Shawl Reverend Dr. John G. Wightman (732) 381-8403 baritone). James S. Little will pro- cated to the study and performance of Day this Sunday, April 26, from 1 to 5 p.m. The museum is located at 614 Rabbi Shawn B. Zell vide organ accompaniment. great choral works. Mountain Avenue in Westfield. FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Ms. Healy-Wedsworth is a recital- The chorus performs two to three 1171 Terrill Road, Scotch Plains TEMPLE EMANU-EL (908) 322-9222 756 East Broad Street, Westfield ist, accompanist and conductor and concerts each year in Westfield. Ad- ‘Sheep-to-Shawl’ Day Slated Reverend Sam Chong (908) 232-6770 is the Minister of Music at the United mission to the May 2 concert is $15, Rabbi Charles A. Kroloff Reformed Church in Somerville, and $10 for senior citizens and stu- FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH where she oversees a ministry of five dents. Tickets will be available at the 1 East Broad Street, Westfield TERRILL ROAD BAPTIST CHURCH At Miller-Cory This Sunday (908) 233-4211 1340 Terrill Road, Scotch Plains singing choirs, five handbell choirs door. For further information, please Reverend David F. Harwood (908) 322-7151 and a choir chime group. call (908) 232-2455. The Miller-Cory House Museum make Betsy Ross flags, handkerchief Michael C. Seaman The Choral Art Society of New at 614 Mountain Avenue in West- dolls, wooden bird houses, glass GRACE ORTHODOX PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Jersey, Inc. is a non-profit, commu- Eileen Eisner to Speak field will celebrate its annual “Sheep- candle holders, sheep necklaces, fruit 1100 Boulevard, Westfield TERRILL ROAD BIBLE CHAPEL to-Shawl Day” this Sunday, April plaques, bird and flower baskets, (908) 233-3938 or (908) 232-4403 535 Terrill Road, Fanwood nity chorus of about 70 singers dedi- On Communicating Reverend Stanford M. Sutton, Jr. (908) 322-4055 26, from 1 to 5 p.m. under the direc- wooden fish and garden pokes. With Alzheimer’s Patients tion of Pat D’Angelo of Westfield. A bake sale will be conducted HOLY TRINITY GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH WILLOW GROVE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Medical Missionary During this celebration of spring, throughout the afternoon with a vari- 250 Gallows Hill Road, Westfield 1961 Raritan Road, Scotch Plains Eileen Eisner will speak on main- (908) 233-8533 (908) 232-5678 children will be able to try their hand ety of homemade pies, breads, cook- To Speak At Dinner taining communication with adults at many crafts, and visitors will have Reverend Dimitrios Antokas Reverend Kenneth G. Hetzel suffering from Alzheimer’s disease ies and cakes available. Lemonade an opportunity to see the entire pro- Held at First Baptist on Monday, April 27. The program and homemade cookies will be of- HOLY TRINITY ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH WOODSIDE CHAPEL Dr. Marian Boehr, a medical mis- cess of producing woven cloth from fered for visitors in the Frazee build- Westfield Avenue & First Street, Westfield 5 Morse Avenue, Fanwood will take place at Temple Emanu-El, woolen fibers throughout the after- (908) 232-8137 (908) 889-2375 sionary in India for 35 years, will located at 756 East Broad Street in ing, where open-hearth cooking takes noon. Reverend Joseph Masielio speak at a dinner at the First Baptist Westfield. place on most Sundays. Church, 170 Elm Street, in Westfield Master sheep shearer Jeremy Mills Members of the cooking commit- Approximately four million of Hamilton Square will use hand on Tuesday, April 28, at 6:30 p.m. Americans suffer from Alzheimer’s tee will be serving these refreshments shears, which were utilized in the Dr. Boehr, now retired, was a sur- disease and other progressive neuro- for a small fee. There is no admission geon, teacher and administrator of a 18th and 19th centuries, to shear fee to the Sheep-to-Shawl event; how- logical dementias, according to pro- sheep provided by Beverly Eaton of hospital and nursing school in gram spokeswoman Nan Stratton. ever, any donations to Miller-Cory to the 4-H Club of Somerset County. Nellore, India, throughout her mis- Memory and cognitive losses make it support their children’s educational sionary career. Early records of the Cory family, programs would be appreciated, ac- difficult to maintain communication, the second owners of the historic Reservations for the dinner and which can result in depression and cording to Miller-Cory spokeswoman farmhouse begun by Samuel Miller Dr. Boehr’s presentation may be made isolation. Patricia Looloian. with the American Baptist Women in 1740, indicate that there were at On Sunday, May 3, the museum This presentation will provide fam- least eight sheep on the farm in 1802. of the First Baptist Church by calling ily members, caregivers and profes- will feature its annual May Day cel- A wide variety of crafts for chil- (908) 233-2278. sionals with information and practi- ebration and open-hearth cooking. dren will be available throughout the For information about the museum cal tips aimed at encouraging com- afternoon. For fees ranging from 50 munication with patients suffering and its schedule of events, please call May Film Festival cents to $2, children will be able to from memory and cognitive loss. the museum office at (908) 232-1776. Slated in Westfield Ms. Eisner is a speech and lan- guage pathologist, author, consult- At Presby. Church ant and staff trainer. She has written Mayor Jardim Urges Testing The Film Festival, presented an- several articles on communication nually by the Presbyterian Church in and Alzheimer’s Disease and has Of Homes for Radon Levels Westfield, located at 140 Mountain developed innovative materials that HONORING A TRADITION…Temple Emanu-El Nursery School students Mayor Thomas C. Jardim, of West- a post remediation test should be Avenue, will be held on each Sunday prompt memory and facilitate com- field, said the recent National Re- performed to learn if radon levels celebrate the beginning of the eight days of Passover at their own mini seder. during May at 3 p.m. in the air- Enjoying the ritual meal, pictured left to right, are: front row, Rabbi Renée munication with cognitively impaired search Councils report of the sixth have been sufficiently lowered. A Goldberg (kneeling), Sara Marinelli and Paige Mankin, and back row, Eliza- conditioned Assembly Hall in the adults. Committee on Biological Effects of radon test should also be performed beth Stern holding her son, Justin Stern, and Dave Fine holding his son, Parish House. She is currently working on her Ionizing Radiation (BEIR VI) re- every two years to ensure that the Benjamin Fine. Thought provoking films will be second book “Creating Programs for news the publics focus on health mitigation efforts remain effective. shown and discussion, led by a facili- Adults with Dementia: A Practical risks because it identifies radon as House repairs to eliminate radon tator, will follow. The first film will Resource for Assessing and Creating second only to smoking as the lead- gas can be simple and affordable, Youngsters to Perform be Chariots of Fire on May 3; Jesus Prescriptive Strength Based Activi- ing cause of lung cancer. starting at just a few dollars for do-it- Christ Superstar will be shown on ties.” In July she will present a paper The report estimates radon expo- yourself applied sealers, to a profes- Sunday, May 10, and Nell on May at The National Alzheimer’s Educa- sure causes 12 percent of lung cancer sionally installed mitigation system, Debut Recital May 15 17. The movies for May 24 and 31 tion Conference. deaths and that as many as one-third ranging in cost between $500 and will be selected at a later date. Ten-year-old Henry Namkung and 9- Sofia Chae, Jubin Kim, Lira Son, David For information or to register, of these could he avoided by reduc- $2,000. Names of measurement and year-old Jean Namkung will perform at a Louie and Kevin Ng, who are members of All are invited to this free event. please call (908) 518-9069. The ing radon concentrations in homes. mitigation business are listed in local debut recital on Friday, May 15, at 7 p.m. the New Jersey Youth Symphony. Henry Refreshments will be served. The Lauren Danis Eldernet Project in Radon concentration is measured telephone directories under “Radon,” at the First Congregational Church in also belongs to the New Jersey Youth Assembly Hall is handicapped ac- partially funded by The Grotta Foun- in units called picoCuries per liter of Mayor Jardim explained. Westfield located at 125 Elmer Street. Symphony. cessible. dation for Senior Care. air (pCi/L). If indoor levels are at 4 “The first step to take in protecting Henry and Jean will play violin pieces Henry and Jean are both Enrichment pCi/L or above, it is recommended your family from this environmental by Handel, Dancla and Pleyel. They will students at T. P. Hughes School in Berke- also play piano pieces by William Chedle, ley Heights Township. They have won that the home be fixed to reduce risk is to test your home. If elevated Sibelius, Schumann, Chopin, MacDowell many competitions and performed at radon exposure. radon levels are detected, you should and Haydn. Carnegie Weill Hall, CAMI Hall, and “Because radon is invisible and undertake mitigation to eliminate the In addition, an orchestra led by Stephen Steinway Hall in New York City. Re- odorless ignoring this hazard in our hazard,” Mayor Jardim said. Wolosonovich and including Grace Lin cently, they were first-place winners of home is easy,” Mayor Jardim said For further information or assis- on violin, Dr. Margaret Schott on viola, the M.E.A. 28th annual piano competi- Radon is a radioactive gas that tance, or to obtain a free radon infor- Isabel Shen on cello, Katie Lewis on tion (for 9 and 10 year olds, solo and occurs naturally when uranium and mation packet of useful material in- bass, will perform “Eight Rustic Dances,” duet) and performed at a winner’s con- radium break down in the soil and in cluding a complete list of NJDEP a new composition by Walter Legeweic cert at Montclair State University. rock formations. Radon gas seeps up certified radon measurement and being performed for the first time. Henry and Jean are the children of Dr. through the soil and finds it way into mitigation businesses, please call the The highlight of the recital is Joseph and Mrs. K. A. Namkung of Murray Hill, Haydn’s “Piano Concerto in D Major” who will host a reception for all guests homes through cracks in the founda- NJDEP’s toll free Radon Informa- performed by Henry and the orchestra following the recital. Admission is free. tion and openings around pipes and tion Line at (800) 648-0394 or visit composed of, in addition to the above The recital is open to all who like classi- drains. the NJDEP radon web page at members, Sung Bin Lee, James Lim, cal music. “Because it lacks physical charac- www.state.nj.us/dep/rpp/ber/radon/ teristics, the only way to detect the rnindex.htm. presence of radon gas is to measure the level in a home by a special test,” Mayor Jardim explained. Fanwood Democrats Inexpensive test kits may be pur- To Hold Flea Market chased at many hardware stores and The Fanwood Democratic Club local health departments. A radon will hold its spring flea market measurement business that is New on the north side of the Fanwood Jersey Department of Environmen- Railroad Station on Saturday, tal Protection (NJDEP) certified can A BIG HIT...…Celebrating the success of the Temple Emanu-El Nursery May 2. School’s Young People’s Carnival, left to right, are: Carnival Co-Chairwomen also perform testing. Dealers will offer a diverse se- Judy Hoffman, Toby Ganz and Lori Fraenkel. The annual event, held this year There are two basic methods for lection of household merchan- on March 22, raised funds for the Temple’s Nursery School. reducing radon levels. The first is to dise, clothing and toys, as well as reduce radon entering the house by plants, gift items, books, tools sealing openings and cracks in floors and possibly fresh vegetables, and walls to reduce the possible entry according to club spokeswoman points. Smaller cracks that are not so Linda Muller. easily detected can be handled through Hamburgers and hot dogs, other mitigation procedures, especially along with coffee and sodas, will sub-slab ventilation, which diverts the also be available. radon that typically accumulates un- The market will be open from derneath a building’s foundation. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For further DEBUT PERFORMANCE...Stephen Wolosonovich, center, will lead the or- For all radon mitigation work, information and dealer reserva- chestra during the debut recital of Henry and Jean Namkung, also pictured, on whether done by an NJPEP certified tions, please call (908) 889-5298. Friday, May 15, at 7 p.m. at the First Congregational Church in Westfield. mitigation business or a homeowner, A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood Thursday, April 23, 1998 Page 9 Robert DeSantis, 60, Sales Manager; Joseph A. C. Komich, 91, Engineer; Had Served in Army Medical Corps – Obituaries – Mountainside Mayor from 1957-1960 Robert F. DeSantis, 60, of Scotch fore moving to Scotch Plains in Dr. Herbert Langer, 74, Won Award; Joseph A. C. Komich, 91, a was a civil engineer for Union County Plains, died on Friday, April 17, at 1978. former Mayor of Mountainside and for several years. home. Mr. DeSantis was the northern re- a borough resident for nearly 60 He served as the Mayor of Born in Jersey City, he had lived gional textile sales manager for fiber Was the Father of Four Physicians years, died on Friday, April 17, at Mountainside from 1957 to 1960. in Long Branch and Colonia be- glass products and a 28-year em- Dr. Herbert Langer, 74, of West- from the University of Arkansas in home. Surviving are his wife, Mary E. ployee of PPG Industries Inc. of Pitts- field and Del Ray Beach, Florida, 1948. Born in Boston, he had moved to Komich; a daughter, Mary P. burgh. died on Thursday, April 16, in He was a fellow and diplomate of Mountainside in 1939. Komich; two brothers, John Komich William C. Carson, 80 He was a 1959 graduate of the Rahway Hospital. the American College of Obstetrics Mr. Komich was a 1929 graduate and Albert Komich, and a sister, William C Carson, 80, of the Toms University of Denver, receiving a Born in New York City, he had and Gynecology. of Northeastern College in Boston. Nellie Lehey. River section of Dover Township, Bachelor of Science Degree. In 1977, lived in Cranford before moving to He served in the United States He had been a civil engineer for the A memorial service will be held died on Friday, April 17, at home. Mr. DeSantis earned a master’s de- Westfield and Florida more than 30 Army during World War II and as a American Oil Company in Newark tomorrow, Friday, April 24, in the Born in Piscataway, he had lived in gree in business administration from years ago. Captain in the Medical Corps of the and New York City for many years memorial garden of the Community Plainfield and Scotch Plains before Fairleigh Dickinson University in Dr. Langer maintained a private United States Air Force during the prior to retiring. Mr. Komich later Presbyterian Church of moving to Toms River in 1958. He Madison. practice in Cranford for more than Korean Conflict. Mountainside. relocated to Whiting in 1985 and Mr. DeSantis was a Captain in the 40 years before retiring four years Dr. Langer was a member of the Funeral arrangements are being moved back to Toms River three years United States Army, where he served ago. American Medical Association and Florence Brown, 75 handled by the Minchin Funeral ago. in the medical corps from 1961 to He had been Chief of Obstetrics the Union County Medical Society. Florence Brown, 75, of Westfield Home in Paterson. Mr. Carson had been a purchas- 1966. and Gynecology at Rahway Hospital He was an associate life member of died on Monday, April 13, in Over- In lieu of flowers, memorial dona- ing agent for Legus Plumbing in Surviving are his wife, Gail during the 1970s, and also served in Hadassah of Cranford and a member look Hospital in Summit. tions may be made to the Community Toms River, retiring in 1980, the DeSantis; four sons, Frank DeSantis, that capacity at Elizabeth General of B’nai B’rith of Westfield, Born in Dillwyn, Virginia, she had Presbyterian Church of Hutchinson Plumbing Company of John DeSantis, Robert DeSantis and Medical Center and St. Elizabeth Mountainside and Scotch Plains. He lived in Westfield for many years. Mountainside. Matawan and the plumbing de- Christopher DeSantis; two daugh- Hospital in Elizabeth, and at was a past Vice President of Temple She had been a self-employed April 23, 1998 partment of Home Depot in Lake- ters, Heather DeSantis and Dawn Muhlenberg Regional Medical Cen- Beth El of Cranford and Westfield, housekeeper in the Westfield area for wood. DeSantis; his mother, Anna DeSantis; ter in Plainfield. and received the Lion of Judah award many years before retiring. Dorothy M. Frederick He was a member of the Presbyte- two sisters, Rosemary Trotter and Dr. Langer also served on the ad- for State of Israel Bonds. Mrs. Brown was a member of the Dorothy M. Frederick of Scotch rian Church of Toms River. Laura Gagliano, and two grandchil- junct faculty at Robert Wood Johnson Surviving are his wife, Beatrice church choir for both St. John’s Plains died on Monday, April 20, He was predeceased by his wife, dren. University Hospital in New Langer; three sons, Dr. Ian Langer, Baptist Church in Scotch Plains in the Eastern Star Home in Florence Carson, in 1994. A Mass was offered on Tuesday, Brunswick and the University of Dr. Kenneth Langer and Dr. Paul and the Bethel Baptist Church in Finderne. Surviving are two sons, Glen April 21, in St. Bartholomew the Medicine and Dentistry in Newark Langer; a daughter, Dr. Carolyn Westfield. Born in Elizabeth, she had resided Carson of Dover Township and Apostle Church in Scotch Plains, A graduate of the Yeshiva of Langer-Lilly, and five grandchildren. Funeral services were held on in Scotch Plains for 50 years. Wayne Carson of Forrest Port, New after the funeral from the Rossi Fu- Flatbush in Brooklyn, he received Funeral services were held on Sun- Thursday, April 16, at the Bethel She had been a receptionist for Dr. York; a sister, Agnes Wilson of neral Home in Scotch Plains. his Bachelor of Science Degree in day, April 19, in the Menorah Chap- Baptist Church in Westfield. Ar- Edgar Santoro in Scotch Plains for Plainfield, four grandchildren, and April 23, 1998 Social Science from the City College els at Millburn in Union. rangements were handled by the 19 years, retiring in 1976. two great-grandchildren. of New York, and his medical degree April 23, 1998 Plinton-Curry Funeral Home in West- Mrs. Frederick was a member of Funeral services were held on field. All Saints’ Episcopal Church in Monday, April 20, at the Anderson William P. Voetsch, 77 Grace Pletscher, 68, Active in Church; Surviving are a daughter, Barbara Scotch Plains, the Scotch Plains and Campbell Funeral Home in Toms William P. Voetsch, Jr., 77, of Point Peterson; a son, Dwight Winn; two Woman’s Club and Maalas Temple River. Pleasant died on Tuesday, April 14, Had Been Girl Scout Leader in Town sisters, Westa Wood and Doris B. No. 20 of Daughters of the Nile in April 23, 1998 in the Jersey Shore Medical Center in Peterson; four grandchildren, and Livingston. Neptune. Grace Norma Pletscher, 68, of Mrs. Pletscher was a former mem- one great-grandchild. She was a Past Matron and Past Born in Philadelphia, he had lived Basking Ridge died on Wednesday, ber of The Presbyterian Church in April 23, 1998 Grand Officer of both Azure Lodge Charles Ungaretta, 76 April 15, at her home. Westfield, where she had been a Sun- Charles F. Ungaretta, 76, died in Summit and Fanwood before mov- No. 87 in Cranford and Overlook ing to Point Pleasant in 1994. Born in Zurich, Switzerland, Mrs. day School teacher, Adult Education Chapter No. 45 in Scotch Plains of Tuesday, April 21, at home in Pletscher came to the United States teacher and an elder of the church. Boyd E. Wilson, Jr., 72 Palmerton, Pennsylvania. Mr. Voetsch had been a state con- the Order of the Eastern Star. struction estimator in Trenton for 14 in October of 1969. She had lived in She was also a Girl Scout Leader for Boyd E. Wilson, Jr., 72, of Mrs. Frederick was Board Chair- Mr. Ungaretta was born in South Bloomfield and later in Westfield for the Westfield Girl Scouts. Plainfield. years before retiring in 1944. Earlier, Mountainside, died on Friday, April woman of Rainbow Girls, Elizabeth he had been a sales engineer for Ceco many years before moving to Bask- Surviving are her husband, H. Pe- 17, at the Manor Care Nursing Home Assembly, and Past Grand Officer of He was a bartender for many years ing Ridge 10 years ago. ter Pletscher; a son, Markus B. in California and New Jersey. Steel in Hillside for 25 years. in Mountainside. the Grand Chapter Order of the East- He attended Rutgers University. She was a member of the Liberty Pletscher of Fanwood; a daughter, Born in Jersey City, he had lived ern Star. He was predeceased by his wife, Corner Presbyterian Church and the Petra B. Klein of Cranbury, and two Patricia Sinatra Ungaretta. A United States Navy veteran of in South Orange and Westfield be- Surviving are her husband, Chester World War II, Mr. Voetsch was a Basking Ridge Garden Club. grandchildren. fore moving to Mountainside in Frederick; a son, C. Alan Frederick Surviving are a son, Frederick A memorial service will be held at Ungaretta of Scotch Plains; two member of the Navy League of 1995. of Fairfax, Virginia; a brother, John Lakehurst. 3 p.m. today, Thursday, April 23, in Mr. Wilson had been a salesman R. Maggs of Stevensville, Montana; daughters, Dale Mazet of East Norman S. Mott, 67 the Liberty Corner Presbyterian Amwell and Donna Dilello of North He was also a member of the New Norman S. Mott, 67, of Lakewood, for many years for Griggs Motors in a sister, Edith G. Jack of Raleigh, Jersey Jazz Society and the United Church on Church Street in Liberty South Orange before retiring. North Carolina, and four grandchil- Plainfield; three stepsons, Benedict formerly of Westfield, died on Satur- Corner. Sinatra of Portland, Oregon, States Golf Association. day, April 18, at home. He attended Columbia Univer- dren. Surviving are his wife, Gail For anyone who would like to con- sity in New York City, and was a Funeral services will be held at 10 Vincent Sinatra of Encino, Cali- Born on July 25, 1930 in Brook- tribute memorial donations, the fol- fornia, and Michael Sinatra of Voetsch; two sons, John J. Voetsch lyn, he had lived in Westfield for 65 graduate of Kean University in a.m. tomorrow, Friday, April 24, at and William P. Voetsch, 3rd; a daugh- lowing organizations have been sug- Union. All Saints’ Episcopal Church. Cre- Destin, Florida; two stepdaughters, years before moving to Lakewood gested by the family: Atlantic Hos- Geri Lawson and Christina Sinatra, ter, Deborah Voetsch-Litichevsky; a two years ago. Mr. Wilson was a volunteer for the mation will be private. sister, Bernice Kolb, and two grand- pice, 33 Bleeker Street, Millburn, Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Church Calling hours are today, Thursday, both of Destin, Florida; a sister, Mr. Mott had been employed as a 07041. Checks may be made to At- Frances Smith of Palmerton; two children. first class lineman with PSE&G in in Westfield and a member of the April 23, from 2 to 4 p.m. and from A Mass was offered on Saturday, lantic Hospice. Secular Order of Carmel, Morristown 7 to 9 p.m. at the Memorial Funeral brothers, Edward Tyler of East Newark and Plainfield for 33 years, Donations may also be made to the Harwich, Massachusetts and April 18, at St. Peter’s Church in retiring in 1989. chapter, for 40 years. Home, 155 South Avenue in Point Pleasant Beach, following the William C. Steere Fund, care of Dr. Surviving is a sister, Virginia W. Fanwood, with Eastern Star Services Frederick Ungaretta of Bath, Penn- He had served with the United William Buck, New York Botanical sylvania, and four grandchildren. funeral from the Van Hise & Callagan, States Air Force during the Korean Thomson. to take place at 7:30 p.m. Leber Funeral Home in Point Pleas- Garden, Bronx, New York, 10458- A Memorial Mass will be offered In lieu of flowers, memorial do- Arrangement were handled by the Conflict. 5126. Checks may be made to New ant Beach. He was a member of The Presbyte- at 11 a.m. on Saturday, April 25, in nations may be made to the Book of Campton Funeral Home in April 23, 1998 York Botanical Garden. Palmerton. rian Church in Westfield and Martin the Holy Trinity Church in West- Remembrance at All Saints’ Epis- Arrangements were under the di- field. copal Church, 559 Park Avenue, Memorial contributions may be Wallberg Post No. 3 of the American rection of the Gallaway & Crane made to the Sacred Heart Roman Legion in Westfield. Arrangements are under the direc- Scotch Plains, 07076, or to Funeral Home in Basking Ridge. tion of the Dooley Colonial Funeral Catholic Church memorial fund, 243 Frederick Giacobbe, 84 He was predeceased by his father, April 23, 1998 Shriner’s Hospital, 249 East Mount Lafayette Avenue, Palmerton, Penn- Frederick V. Giacobbe, 84, of Norman S. Mott. Home, 556 Westfield Avenue, in Pleasant Avenue, Livingston, sylvania, 18071. Scotch Plains, died on Saturday, April Surviving are his wife, Peggy H. Frank T. Soell, 68 Westfield. 07039. April 23, 1998 April 23, 1998 April 23, 1998 18, at home. Hollberg Mott; his mother, Evelyn Frank T. Soell, 68, of Born in Newark, he had lived there Wagner Mott of Napa, California; a Mountainside, died on Friday, April before moving to Scotch Plains in son, Thomas N. Mott of Dunellen, 17, at home. 1951. and a brother, William S. Mott of Mr. Soell had been the mainte- Catherine Fulton, 92 Mr. Giacobbe had been a plant Napa, California. nance manager of the Lincoln Fed- Catherine Kay Fulton, 92, died on manager at Stylecraft Clothing Com- A memorial service will be held at eral Savings Bank in Westfield for Atlantic Health Tuesday, April 21, at Overlook Hos- pany in West Orange for 45 years, 1 p.m. today, Thursday, April 23, at 10 years before retiring. pital in Summit. retiring in 1984. He had worked at The Presbyterian Church in West- Prior to that, he had owned and Born in Newark she had lived in Curtis Wright Aircraft during World field. operated Mercury T.V. Service of Belleville, Clifton and Forked River War II. Arrangements were under the di- Hillside for many years. for 28 years prior to moving to He was a member of St. 2x7 rection of the Sheenan Funeral Home Surviving is a brother Rudolph A. Fanwood in 1996. Bartholomew the Apostle Roman in Dunellen. Soell. Mrs. Fulton was a member of St. Catholic Church in Scotch Plains, as Memorial donations may be made Funeral services were held on Tues- Pius Roman Catholic Church in well as its Holy Name Society and to Meridian Hospice, 615 Hope Road, day, April 21, in the McCracken Forked River, the Rosary Society, Golden Age Society. Eatontown, 07724. Funeral Home in Union. Lady Guard and Kazoo Kuties, a Mr. Giacobbe was also a member April 23, 1998 April 23, 1998 volunteer group. of the Scotch Plains-Fanwood Chap- She was predeceased by her hus- ter of UNICO and the Knights of band, William Fulton, in 1990. Columbus No. 5730 in Scotch Plains. Surviving are a daughter, Eliza- He was predeceased by his brother, beth “Betty” Mariani of Fanwood; Vincent Giacobbe. a son, William Fulton, Jr.; six Surviving are his wife, Rose Dooley grandchildren, and 10 great-grand- Mattucci Giacobbe; two daughters, children. Frances Loneker and Diana West; Services will be held tomorrow, two sisters, Florence Bocchini and Friday, April 24, at 9 a.m. at Rossi Rose Palma, and four grandchil- 2x5 Funeral home in Scotch Plains. A dren. Funeral Mass will follow at 10 a.m. Funeral services were held yester- at St. Bartholomew the Apostle Ro- day, Wednesday, April 22, at the man Catholic Church in Scotch Rossi Funeral Home in Scotch Plains, Plains. Visitation is from 2 to 4 p.m. followed by Mass at St. Bartholomew and 7 to 9 p.m. today, Thursday, the Apostle Church. April 23, at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be Memorial contributions may be made to the Scotch Plains or Fanwood made to the Center for Hope Hos- Rescue Squads, or to St. Bartholomew pice, 176 Hussa Street, Linden, the Apostle Church, Westfield Av- 07036. enue, Scotch Plains, 07076. April 23, 1998 April 23, 1998 Gray’s 2x5

Memorial 4x3 A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood Thursday, April 23, 1998 Page 11 THE WEEK IN SPORTS Minutewomen, Men Run Away With Blue Devil Track Relays

By DAVID B. CORBIN just before the finish line. Despite a Woodward and McDaniel teamed up to Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times gallant effort, the brave Blue Devil was place second in the 4x400-meter event The Elizabeth High School boys’ and just edged out at the finish line; however, and Jennings, Bowser, McDaniel and girls’ track teams literally ran away the Blue Devils did finish third overall in Dan Harrison combined to place sec- with most of the first place finishes at the event with a time of 1:10.5. ond in the 4x200-meter event. Also, the Blue Devil Invitational Track and The Raider foursome of Adam Woodward’s leap of 22 feet, 2.75 inches Field Relays held at Gary Kehler Sta- Bowser, Mike Franzone, Woodward and helped the Raiders and teammate dium in Westfield on April 18. The Karl Jennings crossed the line first in Nathan Jones place second in the team Scotch Plains-Fanwood boys and the shuttle-hurdles, well ahead of Linden; long jump. Westfield girls experienced some mis- however, one Raider accidentally A gallant and successful effort by an- fortune which prevented them from hav- stepped out of his lane and first place chorman Tim Styler provided the ing a better showing. was awarded to the Tigers. Cranford Cougar foursome of Kevin The Minutemen boys and girls each Jennings and Bowser did; however, Holmes, Kevin Fontana, Eric Montgom- grabbed firsts in five events. The boys pair up to win the team high jump event ery and Styler with a first place finish in took the 400, 800, 1,600 and 3,200-meter David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times David B. Corbin for The Leader and The Times with a total clearance of 12 feet, two the distance medley relay event. Run- HIT AND RUN…Blue Devil Lamont Turner starts to bounce a grounder as Phil GREAT FORM…Raider Karl relays and captured first in the team long inches. In addition, Jennings, Bowser, ning against a field which was led most Orsini starts to zoom down the third base line in the first inning against Jennings displays his great form when jump with a combined leap of 40 feet, of the way by the Blue Devil foursome of Hillsborough on April 18 in Westfield. clearing the last hurdle in the team nine-and-one-half inches. The girls won Kaslusky, Geissler, Pete Anzelone and shuttle-hurdle event during the Blue the 400, 800 and the 1,600-meter relays Zachar, the Cougars found themselves in Devil Invitational. and also placed first in the team shot put fifth place as Styler grabbed the baton. and the team long jump. Styler, one of the best distance runners Blue Devils Greg Gorski and Jason in the area, eventually glided past a run- Hillsborough Nine Tops Krieger tossed a combined total of 303 ner from Wall Township as the final lap feet to pin down first in the team javelin neared. Styler began his kick with ap- event. Gorsky heaved the spear 153 feet, proximately 320 meters remaining, flew 4 inches and Krieger turned in a distance by runners from Scotch Plains-Fanwood Blue Devil Boys, 8-4 of 149 feet, 8 inches. Raider Blair Wood- and Elizabeth, and made up a 70-meter ward threw the javelin 173 feet, six deficit to win by a few strides over the By DAVID B. CORBIN Christian Fagin grounded to short and a inches, the longest toss individually, to Blue Devil anchorman and the speeding Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times throw to home nailed Perez as he slid help teammate Scott Paterson and the Minuteman from Elizabeth. An unfortunate shift in momentum over the plate. Once again, Hillsborough Raiders take second in the javelin event. In the same event, the distance medley forced the Westfield High School base- had temporarily dodged another bullet. Raider Dan Loomis and Paterson also relay, Raider James Canterbury put on an ball team to watch a 4-0 lead slip out of With two outs and runners on first and placed third in the team shot put. impressive show as he picked up huge their grasp and allowed the unbeaten third, Orsini stepped to the plate and Dave Citrin soared 12 feet, 6 inches chunks of ground during the third leg to Hillsborough nine to pull off a come- wounded the Hillsborough nine as he and Erik Clinton cleared 9 feet, 6 inches put his team in contention. from-behind 8-4 victory in Westfield on faded a two-RBI double over the left to take second in the team pole vault The Raider foursome of Holly Oates, April 18. Despite a brilliant hitting dis- fielder’s head. A throw to the plate, in an with a total of 22 feet. The Blue Devils Dana Esposito, Karen Haight and play by senior Phil Orsini and a strong effort to catch Fagin who scored the also took second in the 4x800-meter Stephanie Quinn put together times of start by pitcher Gerg Freisen, the Blue second run, was late and Orsini blazed by event with John Cognetti at 2:02.3, 2:46, 2:46, 2:36 and 2:41 to place second Devils were unable to keep the momen- second. As Orsini flew toward third, the Mark Mathews at 2:04.9, Bill Zachar in the girls’ 4x800 event. Esposito and tum on their side. at 2:08.5 and Gordon Kaslusky at 2:03.6 David B. Corbin for The Leader and The Times Christine Hillman paired to place third CONTINUED ON PAGE 14 READY TO THROW…Blue Devil After starter Greg Freisen retired the totaling 8:19.6. in the team high jump. first three Hillsborough batters, the Blue The Devil foursome of Dave Geissler, Allison Checchio begins her first at- tempt in the team javelin event. CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 Devils immediately mounted a scoring Steve Dennis, Larry Sasso and Krieger threat. Left-handed leadoff batter Phil David B. Corbin for The Leader and The Times missed the opportunity to take first in Orsini sliced a single to left, then Don LEADING THE FIELD…Blue Devil their heat of the shuttle hurdles when the Seeley ripped a single to center, moving Gordon Kaslusky, left, leads the field anchor man, running the event for the the speedy Orsini to third. A few mo- in the distance medley relay event. first time, met a few ‘stumbling’ blocks ments later, Seeley stole second as Hillsborough attempted a cut-play in an unsuccessful effort to trap Orsini. With no one out, Lamont Turner Roaring Raiders Drown stepped to the plate and dribbled a grounder to the pitcher as Orsini dashed home. Unfortunately, Orsini was tagged out as he slid into the plate. The Devils Viking Baseballers, 13-3 still had runners on first and third; how- ever, the next two batters struck out and By DAVID B. CORBIN second and the Vikings exercised a cut Hillsborough had dodged the bullet in Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times play in an attempt to trap Bishop, but the first inning. The Scotch Plains-Fanwood boys’ Bishop was too wise and held at third. Freisen, once again, retired the side in baseball team exploded for seven runs in Jim Buccola bounced to third, but the the second inning and, this time, the Blue the bottom third and went on to blow the ball was dropped and bases became Devils effectively got their offense click- hosting Vikings out of the water, 13-3, on loaded with no outs. Baumwoll drew a ing. Gabe Perez received a free ticket to David B. Corbin for The Leader and The Times April 15. Viking pitcher Joe Moonsammy walk which allowed Bishop to trot freely first when he was hit in the back. Brian OUT AT HOME…Blue Devil Phil became the victim of four hits, four er- home for the first run. Herrmann stepped Flynn slashed a grounder past the short- Orsini is tagged out at home in the first rors, two stolen bases and one walk dur- and dribbled a slow grounder toward stop and moved to second on the throw. inning. ing that fateful inning. first, but a bad throw to home gave the Each team tapped out two runs in the Raiders another run. Still, with the bases David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times second inning. Raider Joe Franzone loaded, Franzone drilled a single up-the- SET ON THE STARTING BLOCK…Raider Adam Bowser, left, gets set on the thrashed a two-RBI double which brought middle as Buccola and Baumwoll came starting block as teammate Blair Woodward stabilizes it at the beginning of the Viking Girls Turn Back home Adam Baumwoll and Dave skidding across the slippery plate. shuttle-hurdle event during the Blue Devil Invitationals. Herrmann, then in the bottom of the Luke Cerchio laid a perfect bunt down inning, Viking John DaRocha ripped a the third base line and beat it out for a two-RBI double of his own. single to reload the bases. Tony Melendez Raider Softballers, 8-6 Raider senior Doug Bishop began the stepped to bat and rocketed a ball so high seven-run rout when he ripped a single to that it could have been a home run in an By DAVID B. CORBIN home to make the score 3-2. center field and immediately stole sec- elevator shaft. When the ball returned to Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times The Raiders rose up and took a 5-3 ond on the first pitch. Dave Gewirtz hit a earth, it was caught by the second Kristen Hoeffle ripped a two-RBI triple lead in the top of third inning. After pop-up which was dropped by the second baseman. and sophomore Liz Majchrzak tapped an Raider Diane Mendez flew out to short, baseman and Bishop glided to third. Delmar Patterson skid a grounder to RBI-single in the bottom of the third to Jen Stewart popped out to second Gewirtz tempted the catcher by stealing the shortstop who tagged second for the take a 6-5 lead as the hosting Union baseman Kelly Ramonde for the second force play, then wailed the ball past the Catholic High School girls’ softball team out. Michelle Evans bounced a single first baseman. The error allowed Franzone went on to defeat the Scotch Plains- past short, then Romeo drew a walk, and Cerchio to score and awarded Fanwood girls, 8-6, on April 15. putting runners on first and second. Patterson second base. Bishop made his The Vikings struck first with three Regenthal stepped to the plate and second appearance of the inning and runs in the bottom of the first. Kelly scribbled a single past the shortstop to sizzled a triple past the shortstop as Raimonde walked and stole second, then load the bases. Patterson breezed home for the seventh Jen Britton whacked a double to drive in Underwood got an easy RBI when she run of the inning. Raimonde. Heather Vogel drew a walk, was walked. Marissa Lorenz followed The stunned Vikings were unable to putting runners on first and second, then suit by drawing another walk, allowing respond in the bottom of the third, but the designated hitter Katie Wood slashed a Romeo to waltz home safely for the sec- noisy Raiders clamored for four more single to center to drive in Britton. Kelly ond run of the inning. Designated hitter runs in the fourth. Buccola slapped a Sretenovic stepped to the plate and Alicia Piniat drove in the final Raider run single, Baumwoll walked and pinch-hit- LAST LINE OF DEFENSE…Blue Devil goalie Kit Simons begins to snare the punched a single past short and Vogel in the same fashion by drawing a bases- ter Don Patterson singled home Buccola. ball during a game with Oak Knoll. Westfield defeated Oak Knoll, 14-12, in flew home for the third run of the inning. loaded-walk. Franzone reached on an error to load the Summit on April 15. The Raiders narrowed the score with The Vikings were shaken a bit; how- bases, then Cerchio reached safely as two runs in the second. Chrissy Romeo ever, they responded well in the bottom Baumwoll dashed home for the second slapped a single to center, Lauren Regenthal of the third. Vogel and Sretenovic walked, run. Delmar Patterson capped the inning Devil Girl Laxers Down walked, then the time was ripe for a double then Vogel stole third which set up the with a two-RBI double. steal which was pulled off beautifully. situation for Hoeffle’s two-run triple and Herrmann held the Vikings to only Wendy Underwood’s fly ball to center Majchrzak’s one-run single. four hits to pick up the victory as the brought home Romeo, then Regenthal stole CONTINUED ON PAGE 13 Raiders upped their record to 5-1. Knoll, Lose to Princeton Herrmann also had two doubles. Moonsammy received the loss as the David B. Corbin for The Leader and The Times By MEGHAN CORBETT From there, the scoring rocked back- POWER SWING…Raider Dave Vikings dropped to 1-6. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times and-forth between the two teams. Sopho- Herrmann takes a powerful cut at the Sc Plns-Fanwood 027 40 13 The Westfield girls’ lacrosse team reg- more attack wing Julia Gates scored to baseball. Union Catholic 020 10 3 istered one win and one loss over spring tie the game at 10-10, but Oak Knoll break to maintain an even .500 record. responded with its final two goals to The Blue Devils traveled to Oak Knoll regain the lead 12-10. on April 15 and hosted Princeton High With 10 minutes remaining, Hely and School on April 18. sophomore Leigh Kendrick each scored a Blue Devil goalie, senior Tri-Captain goal to tie the game. To score remained Kit Simons, had a career high 32 saves deadlocked until sophomore Kristin against Oak Knoll to lead the Devils to a Salmond, assisted by Hely, scored the tight 14-11 victory. With the game tied at go-ahead goal with :37 left to play. Hely the half, 7-7, the lady Devil laxers took notched one in with :12 seconds left to control. Senior Tri-Captain Meghan Hely secure the win. scored two goals in the first two minutes Simons and seniors Meghan Corbett, of the second half to put the Blue Devils Amelia Hanley, Christina Ho, Jessica ahead 9-8. Oak Knoll answered Hely’s Humphreys and Pamela Lygate anchored goals with two more to take the lead 10-9 CONTINUED ON PAGE 14 SUNDAY Westfield Baseball League APRIL 26 Summer Traveling Team David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times MAKING THE PITCHER NERVOUS…Raider Doug Bishop, No. 22, takes a big lead and forces a nervous Viking pitcher Joe Moonsammy, No. 5, to step off the rubber. 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By DAVID B. CORBIN yard par-4 fourth, then took a sand wedge Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times and placed the ball 10 feet from the hole. Junior Ronnie Kashlak fired a two-over After missing his birdie attempt, Kashlak par 38 to lead the undefeated Westfield sunk the second put for the par. Kashlak High School golf team past Livingston in also parred the 155-yard par-3 fifth and an extremely tight 226-227 match at Ce- remained two-over for the day. dar Hill Golf Club on April 15. The Blue The best fortune of the afternoon came Devils lifted their record to 7-0. for Kashlak on the par-5 sixth. Kashlak got off a little rough by get- “I hit a decent drive left into the trees ting double-bogie on the straight par-4 but I was still in good position. I hit a 425-yard first hole. After his drive, three-iron, then chipped to about six feet Kashlak drove his second shot into the from the hole and one-putted for the left bunker, then hit his third into the birdie,” exclaimed Kashlak. right bunker. He then chipped on and Kashlak just missed another birdie two-putted. and settled for a par on the par-4 seventh. “I didn’t warm up enough and de- After reaching on two, Kashlak lipped David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times Blue Devil Adam Kendler, left, prepares to return a serve from his second PRE-MATCH PUTTING…Blue Devils Rob McCullam and Ronnie Kashlak served it,” stated Kashlak. “After that, I out on his birdie attempt. On the par-4 doubles opponent from Oratory. Partner Tom O’Connell gets set for further practice their putting prior to a scrimmage with Cranford at Echo Lake Golf Club. was all right.” eighth, Kashlak hit a nice chip and one- action. Kendler and O’Connell won, 6-4, 7-6 (8-6). On the short dog-leg left par-4 second putted to save par. hole, Kashlak came back with a par. Kashlak faced another tough green on “I hit a really good drive and a really the par-4 ninth hole. After his drive, Minutewomen, Men Run Away good wedge, then two-putted for the par,” Kashlak took a nine-iron and hit the top Area High School commented Kashlak. of the sloping green, but the ball rolled The par-4 third offered a very tricky backwards off the green. Kashlak chipped green, but Kashlak survived it and came back on and two-putted for his bogie. Boys’ Tennis Results: With Blue Devil Track Relays up with a par. Brian Mann shot a four-over par 40, “It was an elevated green which sloped Jon Kotler had a 44, Rob McClullam APRIL 13: and Keyon Lasseter, 6-1, 7-5 CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 feet, one inch to place second in the team back toward the fairway. My wedge shot fired a 51 and Josh Rogers had a 53. For Bayonne (9-0) 5, Westfield (4-2) 0 2nd Doubles – Martin Fleming and Blue Devils Megan Shutts, Katie Egan, javelin event. The strong Hunterdon Cen- was high and I had to put downhill I Livingston, Scott Rein shot a 42, Bret 1st Singles – Bartok Bienowski (B) Keegan Rollins won by default Sara Carpenter and Sage Stefiuk zipped tral team of Shannon Hawrylo and Maglin played it cautiously and two-putted for Sayre had a 44, Rich Russo had a 46, d. Dan Aquila, 6-4, 6-3 across the line in 10:05.1 to take first in Gutkowski totaled 184 feet, 10 inches to Westfield 5, Oratory 0 the par,” explained Kashlak. Dan Lippman shot a 46 and Aaron 2nd Singles – Patryk Mazurrienicz After dropping the first set, Dan the girls’ 3,200-meter relay event. Laura take first in the javelin. Kashlak hit a good drive on the 380- Epstein had a 49. (B) d. Jeff Diamond, 6-3, 6-0 Brucia, Heather Dennis, Tara Bhandari More misfortune befell the Blue Dev- Aquila collected his poise to defeat Mark 3rd Singles – Shawn Woskin (B) d. Lewycky in the next two sets. Aquila and Rachel Ackerman came in third just ils, this time in the girls’ sprint medley Sam Fleder, 6-2, 5-7, 7-6 (7-5) behind second placed Cranford in the relay event. Megan Shutts running the gathered momentum and destroyed 1st Doubles – Hieu Le and Ray Lewycky, 6-1, in the final set. Sam Fleder distance medley relay. The very strong 400 leg, Mary Korfmacher and Susan Sniegos (B) d. Peter Lau and Adam Hunterdon Central foursome of Melissa Hinds each running a 200 leg and Heather found himself in a battle with Mike Kendler, 6-4, 6-2 Pignataro, winning the first set and drop- Hollman, Orla Connolly, Becky Goetz Dennis finishing with the 800 leg, had a 2nd Doubles – John Mastromonaco and Shannon Hawrylo easily seized first second-place finish in hand, but were ping the second, but fought back to seize and Ryan Pirchio (B) d. Jeremy Chilnick the third set and the match. with a time of 13:28.5. unfortunately disqualified. and Tom O’Connell Allison Checchio at 88 feet, one inch Corrine Tally, Carol Aliche, Joscelyn 1st Singles – Dan Aquila (W) d. and Alicia Picou at 88 feet totaled 176 Demers and Hinds put together a time of APRIL 14: Mark Lewycky, 5-7, 6-4, 6-1 :57.1 to place fourth in the 4x100 event. Oratory Prep 3, Union Catholic 2 2nd Singles – Jeff Diamond (W) d. Allison Westerhold at 27 feet, 8 inches and 1st Singles – Chris Mason (UC) d. Dennis Burachinsky, 6-3, 6-2 Stephanie Schraeter at 24 feet combined to Mark Lewcky, 6-4, 7-6 (7-2) 3rd Singles – Sam Fleder (W) d. take fifth in the team shot put event. 2nd Singles – Dennis Burachinsky (O) Mike Pignataro, 6-2, 4-6, 6-3 Expecting much more from her team, d. Ken Soriano, 7-6 (10-8), 4-6, 7-6 (7-2) 1st Doubles – Peter Lau and Jeremy Blue Devil girls’ track Head Coach Nancy 3rd Singles – Tom Werner (UC) d. Chilnick (W) d. Alex Welyczowski and Carpenter said simply, “It was not a good Mike Pignatoro, 7-6 (7-3), 1-6, 6-3 Tyler Maloney, 5-7, 6-3, 6-0 day for our girls. I expected more. Noth- 1st Doubles – Alex Welyczowski 2nd Doubles – Adam Kendler and ing went well.” and Tyler Maloney (O) d. J. T. Wilkinson Tom O’Connell (W) d. John Parker and Several of the Blue Devil and Raider and Martin Fleming, 6-0, 6-1 Marco Figueiredo, 6-4, 7-6 (8-6) boys and girls will be competing in the 2nd Doubles – John Parker and Narro WESTFIELD TENNIS TOURNA- highly prestigious 104th Penn Relays which Figueiredo (O) d. Keegan Rollin and Jim MENT, APRIL 18: DiCarlo, 6-3, 6-3 will start today at Franklin Field in Phila- David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times SEMIFINALS: delphia and last throughout the weekend. IN THE HEAT OF BATTLE…Blue Devil Sam Fleder is deeply engrossed in his APRIL 15: Milburn 5, Westfield 0 third singles match with Mike Pignataro of Oratory. Fleder defeatred Pignataro, Union Catholic 5, Shabazz 0 1st Singles – Andrew McClellen (M) 6-2, 4-6, 6-3, in Westfield on April 15. 1st Singles – Chris Mason (UC) d. d. Dan Aquila, 6-1, 6-1 Robert Robinson, 6-0, 6-0 2nd Singles – Reed Hagman (M) d. 2nd Singles – Chris Malapit (UC) Jeff Diamond, 6-0, 6-0 WTA Mixed Doubles won by default 3rd Singles – John Flax (M) d. Sam 3rd Singles – Bill Cuartas (UC) won Fleder, 6-3, 6-2 by default 1st Doubles – John Gruber and Pete Begins on May 1 1st Doubles – Tim Esposito and Paul Matkiwsky (M) d. Peter Lau and Jeremy David B. Corbin for The Leader and The Times May 1 marks the beginning of the Kierzkowski (UC) d Julius Robinson Chilnick, 6-0, 6-1 THE HEAVE…Raider Scott Pater- Westfield Tennis Association’ s Mixed 2nd Doubles – Charles Flax and Jeff son leans way back before heaving the Doubles Ladder. Below are the final Ridgewood Downs Chan (M) d. Tom O’Connell and Adam javelin in his first attempt. 1997 standings. Westfield residents Kendler, 6-0, 6-0 PUBLIC NOTICE wishing to join the ladder should com- Devil Laxers, 8-3 Columbia 5, Chatham 0 plete a membership application form 1st Singles – Collin Kennedy (Co) d. SHERIFF’S SALE obtainable from the Westfield Recre- The third-ranked Ridgewood High Steve Savary, 6-0, 6-1 SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, ation office. School boys’ lacrosse team jumped out 2nd Singles – Paul Rice (Co) d. CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, New teams will be added to the to an early lead and held on with solid Bobby Frey, 6-2, 6-3 DOCKET NO. F-7717-94. bottom of the ladder in the order in defense to defeat the Westfield boys, 3rd Singles – Alex Stein (Co) d. Joe NEW JERSEY MORTGAGE FINANCE which their applications are received. 8-3, in Westfield on April 15. Voytus, 6-0, 6-3 AGENCY, PLAINTIFF vs. ROLANDO M. Rich Ziegel and Tucker Sowers GERONIMO, ET AL, DEFENDANT. Ladder rules are contained in mem- 1st Doubles – Justin Rashbaum and CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, bership booklets to be distributed at scored two goals each in the first half Mike Garea (Co) d. Mark Savary and DATED JULY 23, 1996 FOR SALE OF the beginning of the season. Match as the Maroon Raiders took a 6-2 Rob Martin, 6-1, 6-3 MORTGAGED PREMISES. scores and questions pertaining to the lead by the half. 2nd Doubles — Darren Weir and By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu- mixed doubles ladder should be re- Ben Reiter (Co), Matt Callahan and Mike tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by ported to Alan Shineman at 654-2788 Scotch Hills Women Avitabile, 6-2, 3-6, 6-1 public vendue, on the 6th Floor of the Union or 654-7577. County Court House (Tower) 2 Broad Street, FINALS: 1. Boyle/Karp Tell Golf Results Elizabeth, New Jersey on WEDNESDAY 11. Aquila/Rainville Millburn 5, Columbia 0 2. Robins/Robins THE 13TH DAY OF MAY A.D., 1998 at two 12. Hudelson/Gazdak A spokeswoman for the Scotch Hills 3. Karnish/Aliche 13. Clevenger/Clevenger DODGING AND WEAVING…Senior 1st Singles – Andrew McClellen (M) o’clock in the afternoon of said day. All David B. Corbin for The Leader and The Times Women’s Golf Association of Scotch 4. Mitchell/Mitchell 14. Drittel/Drittel Blue Devil Attackman Bryan Gates, d. Collin Kennedy, 6-1, 6-3 successful bidders must have 20% of their THE TOSS…Blue Devil Greg Gorski Plains announced the winning team of 5. Goldberg/Hanas 2nd Singles – Reed Hagman (M) d. bid available in cash or certified check at the 15. Thomson/Klingelhofer (#46) dodges his opponent as he drives starts his first attempt in the team 6. Myers/Darmanin the “100% Handicap Stroke Play” tour- conclusion of the sales. 16. Logan/Logan toward the goal against Delbarton on Paul Rice, 6-3, 6-3 javelin event. Gorski and Jason 7. Bernstein/Bernstein nament held on April 14. The judgment amount is $36,108.21. 17. Thomsen/Thomsen April 18 in Westfield. Delbarton de- 3rd Singles – Josh Schnell (M) d. Krieger went on to win the event. 8. Bender/Bender FLIGHT A MUNICIPALITY: Elizabeth. 18. Coleman/Coleman feated the Blue Devils, 9-6. See addi- Alex Stein, 6-2, 6-3 9. Sharpe/Sharpe COUNTY: Union, STATE OF NEW JER- 19. Panagos/Panagos Low gross, Carol Nichols and Laura 1st Doubles – John Gruber and Pete PUBLIC NOTICE 10. Page/Augis tional picture on page 13. SEY. 20. Vlach/Vlach Botto, tie, 41. Matkiwsky (M) d. Justin Rashbaum and First low net, Nichols, 28. STREET AND STREET NO.: 850 East NOTICE TO CREDITORS PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE Mike Garea, 3-6, 6-4, 6-4 Jersey Street. ESTATE OF PAUL R. JONES, also Second low net, Botto, Olga Rose and 2nd Doubles – Charles Flax and Jeff TAX BLOCK NO. AND LOT NO.: BLOCK known as PAUL R. JONES, SR., Deceased. BOROUGH OF FANWOOD TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS A. Callahan, tie, 32. Chan (M) d. Darron Weir and Ben Reiter, NO.: 7, LOT NO.: 251. Pursuant to the order of ANN P. CONTI, PLANNING BOARD At a regular meeting of the Township FLIGHT B Surrogate of the County of Union, made on 6-7 (3-7), 6-2, 6-2 DIMENSIONS OF LOT: 26.74 feet x Notice is hereby given that on May 27, Council of the Township of Scotch Plains Low gross, Marge Ruff, 47. 111.72 feet. the 17th day of April, A.D., 1998, upon the 1998 at 8:00 P.M. in the Borough Hall of the held on APRIL 14, 1998 the following deci- First low net, Ruff, 30. CONSOLATIONS: application of the undersigned, as Executor NEAREST CROSS STREET: 174.76 feet Borough of Fanwood at 75 North Martine sions were rendered: Chatham 3, Westfield 2 of the estate of said deceased, notice is Second low net, Pat Herring, 32. from Smith Street. Avenue, Fanwood, New Jersey the Fanwood Granted permission to the application for 1st Singles – Dan Aquila (W) d. There is due approximately the sum of hereby given to the creditors of said de- Third low net, J. Peterson, 34. Planning Board will hold a public hearing to renewal of a Special Use Permit for Richard ceased to exhibit to the subscriber under FLIGHT C Steve Savary, 7-6 (7-3), 6-2 $38,187.26 together with lawful interest and consider the appeal of Michael DeBiasse for Roberts, Ltd. also known as 373 (75) Park oath or affirmation their claims and demands Low gross, Mary Kay Danskin, 55. 2nd Singles – Jeff Diamond (W) d. costs. bulk variances to erect an addition and from Avenue, Block No. 1601, Lot No. 6, B-2 There is a full legal description on file in against the estate of said deceased within Bob Frey, 6-4, 7-5 requirements of Chapter 93 of the Code of Zone, to display seasonal garden, gifts, and First low net, Sophia Hildabrand, 31. six months from the date of said order, or 3rd Singles – Joe Voytus (Ch) Sam the Union County Sheriff’s Office. the Borough of Fanwood and from provi- home furnishings on the sidewalk in front of Second low net, Danskin, 33. they will be forever barred from prosecuting The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn sions of subparagraph 93-9A (1) (i) (side and behind store, as noted on their applica- Third low net, E. Hecker, 34. Fleder, 6-3, 6-2 this sale. or recovering the same against the sub- yard width) and for the existing house 93-9A tion for the period of one year. 1st Doubles – Mark Savary and Rob scriber. Birdies, Linda Moncur. RALPH FROEHLICH (1) (h) (front yard depth); 93-9A(1) (i) (side Granted permission to the application for Martin (Ch) d. Peter Lau and Jeremy Carol L. Jones SHERIFF yard width) and existing garage 93-9B (1) renewal of a special use permit for Chilnick, 6-4, 1-6, 7-5 WILLIAM M.E. POWERS, JR., Attorney Executor PUBLIC NOTICE (c) (side yard width) on the property at 80 Appleblossom Flower Shop, also known as Snevily, Ely, Williams, Gurrieri & Blatz, 2nd Doubles – Matt Callahan and 737 Stokes Road Watson Road, Fanwood, New Jersey also 381 Park Avenue, Block No. 1601, Lot No. Attorneys NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATORY Mike Avitabile (Ch) d. Adam Kendler P.O. Box 1088 known as Block No. 54 Lot No. 6 on the 4, B-2 Zone, for the display of florist related Medford, New Jersey 08055-9962 308 East Broad Street POLICY AS TO STUDENTS and Tom O’Connell, 6-3, 6-3 Fanwood Tax Map. seasonal merchandise (flower, plants), as P.O. Box 2007 The Westfield Young Artists’ Cooperative CH-752718 (WL) All interested persons may be present and noted on their application, for the period of Westfield, New Jersey 07091 Theatre, Inc. admits young people of any 4 T - 4/16, 4/23, heard. one year. PUBLIC NOTICE 4/30 & 5/7/98 Fee: $165.24 1 T – 4/23/98, The Leader Fee: $21.42 race, color, national and ethnic origin to all The file pertaining to this application is Granted permission to the application for the rights, privileges, programs, and activi- SHERIFF’S SALE available for public inspection during normal renewal of a special use permit for Look ties generally accorded or made available to SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, business hours from the Secretary of the Twice also known as 451 Park Avenue, young people in the company. It does not CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, Board at the Administration Offices of the Block No. 1501, Lot No. 1, B-2 Zone, to discriminate on the basis of race, color, DOCKET NO. F-14173-97. Borough of Fanwood at 75 North Martine place a mannequin outdoors in front of store, ethnic and national origin in administration STATE STREET BANK AND TRUST Avenue, Fanwood, New Jersey. for the period January 1, 1998 thru Decem- of its educational policies, admissions poli- COMPANY AS TRUSTEE, PLAINTIFF vs. Mr. Michael DeBiasse ber 31, 1998 as noted on their application. cies, scholarship and loan programs, and ZACARIAS MONTES DE OCA AND MR. 80 Watson Road Barbara Riepe athletic and other company-administered ZACARIAS MONTES DE OCA, H/W ET Fanwood, New Jersey 07023 Township Clerk programs. AL., DEFENDANT. 1 T – 4/23/98, The Times Fee: $27.03 1 T – 4/23/98, The Times Fee: $27.54 1 T – 4/23/98, The Leader Fee: $14.25 CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, DATED FEBRUARY 27, 1998 FOR SALE OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. 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 13TH DAY OF MAY A.D., 1998 at two o’clock in the afternoon of said day. All successful bidders must have 20% of their bid available in cash or certified check at the conclusion of the sales. The judgment amount is $156,468.22. The property to be sold is located in the CITY of ELIZABETH, New Jersey 07206, County of UNION and State of New Jersey. Commonly known as: 554 FRANKLIN STREET, ELIZABETH, NEW JERSEY 07206. Tax Lot No. 767 in Block No. 5. Dimension of Lot: approximately 25.01 feet wide by 100.05 feet long. Nearest Cross Street: Sixth Street. Situate at a point on the southwesterly sideline of Franklin Street distance approxi- mately 100.05 feet southeasterly from its intersection with the southeasterly sideline of Sixth Street. There is due approximately the sum of $160,581.73 together with lawful interest and costs. There is a full legal description on file in the Union County Sheriff’s Office. The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this sale. RALPH FROEHLICH SHERIFF FEIN, SUCH, KAHN & SHEPARD, Attorneys Suite 201 7 Century Drive Parsippany, New Jersey 07054 CH-753720 (WL) 4 T - 4/16, 4/23, 4/30 & 5/7/98 Fee: $189.72 A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood Thursday, April 23, 1998 Page 13 Unbeaten Cougars Squeeze Past Blue Devil Boys 12-11 By STEVE ABELES continued and at the end of the fifth Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times inning, they had successfully captured The Westfield High School boys base- the lead, 6-5. ball team lost a heartbreaking 12-11 game Senior Greg Freisen re-ignited the of- to county-rival Cranford on April 15. The fensive onslaught in the seventh inning Blue Devils squandered their 11-6 sev- when he belted a two run triple which put enth inning lead and allowed the Cou- Westfield ahead 11-6. Baykowski kept gars to remain undefeated. the Cougars from any scoring opportuni- Senior Captain Bob Baykowski said, ties with his fine pitching. “Losing against Cranford was probably In the bottom of the seventh, the Blue the hardest loss I have ever experienced. Devils fell victim to the Cougars’ prolific When you are up by five runs with only offensive scoring capability. Cougar Chris two innings to go, the odds of winning the Baran lined a three-run double down the game are in your favor. They just got left field line to tie the score at 11-11. some lucky breaks, it happens some- Cranford escaped with the victory when times but we can’t let it get to us. The Tim Meyer hit a grounder which ended David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times best thing we can do right now is put the with a throwing error and allowed Baran READY FOR ACTION…Viking first baseman Margaret Imbriacco, front, is game behind us and hope to see them to dash home with the winning run. ready for action when pitcher Liz Majchrzak, center, begins to release the ball again in the Union County Tournament.” Seely who finished 2-for-3 stressed, ON THE ATTACK…Senior Attackman Bryan Gates (#46) rushes downfield in to the Raider batter. The Cougars came out on fire in the “We hit the ball well against Cranford pursuit of a scoring opportunity against Delbarton on April 18 in Westfield. first inning and immediately grabbed a but we just couldn’t bring the defense 2-0 lead. Although the Blue Devils did together to stop their comeback. Our Viking Girls Turn Back receive hits from seniors Don Seely and performance against Cranford proves that Blue Devils Crunch Raider Boys Blast Phil Orsini in the first inning, they could we have the potential to have a good not capitalize and left them stranded. season but we just have to execute good Indian Boys, 9-5 The Cougars continued to pound the Caldwell Boys, 12-7 Raider Softballers, 8-6 defense and get hits when we need them.” Catcher Jim Buccloa blasted a three- Blue Devils with three consecutive runs Orsini and Fagin also had added one The Blue Devils’ bats began to thun- run homer in the first inning to get the in the second inning to extend their lead CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 Evans both grounded out to second. double each for the Blue Devils. Luke der as the Westfield High School boys’ Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School boys’ The Vikings upped the score to 8-5 Romeo kept the flame burning with an to 5-0. The Blue Devils finally responded Mistretta was charged with the loss as baseball team showered 13 hits upon baseball team on the way to a 9-5 victory on offense when junior Gabe Perez with two runs in the sixth. Margaret RBI double, but Viking pitcher Majchrzak Westfield dropped to 5-3. Cranford re- Caldwell and defeated them, 12-7, on over Rahway in Scotch Plains on April 13. Imbriacco thumped a triple to deep right- put out the fire by getting Regenthal to stepped to the plate and crushed a triple mained undefeated at 6-0. April 14. First baseman Greg Freisen Buccola went three-for-four and the Raid- down the third base line, knocking in two center and Britton followed up with an ground out to short for the final out. Westfield 000 060 5 11 iced the Chiefs by hammering three ers improved to 4-1. Rahway evened at 2-2. RBI single to center. After Britton stole Raider pitcher Jill Mazzagetti struck runs. The Devils’ offensive campaign Cranford 230 010 6 12 singles. second, Vogel lashed a fly which was out eight Vikings and Majchrzak struck Brian Flynn whammed a two-run Tennis Membership dropped by the right fielder and Britton out two Raiders. Majchrzak and the Vi- triple as the Blue Devils had a five-run bolted home. kings improved their record to 1-5 while Local Area High School outburst in the third inning. Don Seely ID Cards Are on Sale Down to their last chance, the Raiders Mazzagetti and the Raiders slid to 2-3. lashed a triple, poked a single and The Westfield Recreation Com- needed some action. Diana Mendez poked Sc Plns-Fanwood 023 000 1 06 drove in two runs. Senior Phil Orsini mission is now selling tennis mem- a single and stole second. Stewart and Union Catholic 303 200 x 08 Varsity Baseball Results: drilled two doubles, Lamont Turner bership identification cards for the ripped a double and Gabe Perez 1998 season. APRIL 13: two RBI apiece. pounded a double for the Blue Devils. South Plainfield 7, A. L. Johnson 6 Gov. Liv. (3-4) 004 032 0 09 Pitcher Matt Williams upped his Use of the courts is restricted to S. Plainfield (5-0-1) 022 030 0 07 N. Plainfield (0-4) 000 000 1 01 record to 2-1 as Westfield boosted its Westfield residents only at Tamaques A. L. Johnson (4-2) 020 020 2 06 A. L. Johnson (Clark) 19, Roselle 0 record to 5-2. Caldwell dropped to 3-3. Park and the Elm Street courts. Use of courts at Memorial Park is open to Governor Livingston 10, Roselle Jonathan Dayton (Springfield) (2-2-1) Westfield 305 001 3 12 Catholic 5 6, Brearley (Kenilworth) (1-2) 5 Caldwell 050 001 1 07 all membership holders. Gov. Liv. (2-4) 101 302 3 10 For further information, call the Roselle Cath. 121 100 0 05 Summit 6, Delbarton 5 Recreation Office at (908) 789-4080. Elizabeth 8, Kearny 2 APRIL 15: Cougars Conquer Union 12, Linden 4 Summit (6-2) 5, West Essex (3-4) 1 Viking Boys, 16-1 POSTERS Dover (4-2) 6, Summit (4-2) 5 APRIL 16: New Providence 17, St. Mary’s 0 Cougar Terry Donovan tossed a two- The Westfield Leader and The Times Jon Campagna crushed a three-run hitter as the second-ranked Cranford have the capabilities of making large home run for Summit. Junior Todd Simo struck out 11, walked only two and threw a no-hitter en High School boys baseball team color posters (24x18 and smaller) of APRIL 14: route to his second victory. swamped the Union Catholic boys, 16- sports photos or any photos you may New Providence 18, Oratory 0 St. Mary’s 000 00 00 1, in Scotch Plains on April 13. Donovan wish to be reproduced. Prices are Junior Kim Coleman struck out nine New Prov. (4-0) 518 3x 17 struck out eight Viking batters and reasonable. Call David Corbin at (908) 232-4407 or e-mail Dave for batters and allowed no hits. Coleman Governor Livingston 15, Newark Cen- walked none. also added a home run. tral 0 Viking Chris McPherson tapped a information at [email protected]. New Prov. (3-0) 167 04 18 single, then scored when teammate Jon Oratory (0-4) 000 00 00 Mark Leyrer fired a perfect game. Chris Butler and Rob Giannotti both DaRocha slashed a single in the fourth PUBLIC NOTICE Governor Livingston 9, North nailed a triple for the Highlanders. inning. Cougar Pat Maher thumped three David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times triples, drilled a double and drove in SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY Plainfield 1 Nwk Central (0-4) 0 00 00 00 CHANCERY DIVISION DRILLING A FOUL BALL…Raider batter Chrissy Romeo drills a foul ball Craig Chalt threw a five hitter but Gov. Liv. (4-4) (10) 50 0x 15 three runs. down the third base line prior to being walked. Viking cather Kristen Osada Cranford upped its record to 5-0 while UNION COUNTY DOCKET NO. had a no-hitter up until the sixth. Rob Governor Livingston 12, Newark Cen- FM20-01246-98 watches the action. Giannotti, Dan Lallis and Jeff Smith had Union Catholic fell to 1-5. tral 0 NOTICE TO ABSENT DEFENDANTS Mark Cantaglio threw a one-hitter PUBLIC NOTICE STATE OF NEW JERSEY TO: Area High School Cougars Shutout Errors Deal Devil and contributed a double. Jason BERNARD KEVIN WOODWARD Guidcipietro drilled two doubles. SHERIFF’S SALE Nwk Central (0-5) 000 00 00 SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, YOU ARE HEREBY summoned and re- Softball Results: Viking Girls, 6-0 Girls a 7-2 Loss Gov. Liv. (5-4) 444 0x 12 CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, quired to serve upon ALLOCCA & APRIL 13: The Cougars struck for two runs in the DOCKET NO. F-17650-97. PELLEGRINO, P.C., Attorneys for Plaintiff, Summit 19, Dover 12 fifth and scratched out four in the sixth to Five Blue Devil errors in the third APRIL 18: CITICORP MORTGAGE CORPORA- whose address is 4 Century Drive, down the Union Catholic High School girls’ inning got the momentum on the side of New Providence 10, Bayley-Ellard 3 TION, PLAINTIFF vs. JOSE CRUZ AND Parsippany, New Jersey 07054, an Answer Union 11, Linden 0 the Delaware Valley girls’ softball team Junior Mike Piccolo smashed a home FLORA CRUZ, H/W, ET ALS, DEFEN- to the Complaint and Amendment to Com- softball team, 6-0, in Cranford on April 13. DANT. plaint (if any) filed in the Civil Action, in which APRIL 14: Lori Polito slashed a three-run triple as they scored all seven of their runs in run and added a single and Bill Izykowski thumped a triple. John Guinta got the CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, JOYCE EDNA WOODWARD, is Plaintiff Governor Livingston 5, North for Cranford in the sixth. JoAnne DeVito that inning and came up with a 7-2 DATED FEBRUARY 24, 1998 FOR SALE win. and BERNARD KEVIN WOODWARD, et. Plainfield 1 got the win and Liz Majchrzak received victory in Westfield on April 18. OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. als. are defendant, pending in the Superior Gina Turturiello scattered six hits en the loss. The Blue Devils took a 2-0 lead in the Bayley-Ellard (2-3) 003 000 0 03 By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu- Court of New Jersey, within 35 days after route to the win. Gina Piccirillo had a bottom of the first. Courtney Thornton New Prov. (5-0) 160 021 x 10 tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by April 23, 1998 exclusive of such date. Union Catholic 000 000 0 00 public vendue, on the 6th Floor of the Union If you fail to do so, Judgment by Default three RBI double and Jenny Calabrese Cranford 000 024 x 06 drove in the second run with a single. Millburn 2, Governor Livingston 1 From that point on, although out-hitting County Court House (Tower) 2 Broad Street, may be rendered against you for the relief smashed two triples and drove in a run Elizabeth, New Jersey on WEDNESDAY for the Highlanders. Delaware Valley, the Blue Devils could Gov. Liv. (5-5) 010 000 0 01 demanded in the Complaint. Millburn 000 110 x 02 THE 13TH DAY OF MAY A.D., 1998 at two You shall file your Answer and Proof of N. Plainfield (2-4) 000 001 0 01 Hot Indians Scorch not put those hits together mount a major o’clock in the afternoon of said day. All Service in duplicate with the Clerk of the Gov. Liv. (4-1) 103 100 x 05 offensive. PUBLIC NOTICE successful bidders must have 20% of their Superior Court, Hughes Justice Complex, Mt. St. Mary (2-3) 13, New Providence Raider Girls, 5-0 Colleen Ryan, Sue Phillips, Thornton bid available in cash or certified check at the CN-971, Trenton, New Jersey 08625, in (1-3) 3 and Paige Corbett each tagged a double TOWN OF WESTFIELD conclusion of the sales. accordance with the Rules of Civil Practice for the Blue Devils who slipped to 4-2. BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT The judgment amount is $72,586.49. and Procedure. APRIL 16: Dana Sides sizzled, but fanned 11 Notice is hereby given that the Westfield The property to be sold is located in the You are further advised that if you are Raiders, walked two and allowed only Delaware Valley improved its record to Governor Livingston 8, Roselle 3-5. Board of Adjustment adopted Resolutions CITY of ELIZABETH, New Jersey 07206, unable to obtain an attorney you may com- Catholic 2 two hits as the Rahway High School at its April 13, 1998 meeting for the following County of UNION and State of New Jersey. municate with the Lawyer Referral Service Ellen Findlay had three hits and two girls’ softball team shutout Scotch Plains- Delaware Valley 007 000 0 07 applications heard at its March 9, 1998 Commonly known as: 203 3RD STREET, of the county of venue and that if you cannot Fanwood, 5-0, in Rahway on April 13. Westfield 200 000 0 02 meeting: ELIZABETH, NEW JERSEY 07206. afford an attorney, you may communicate RBI. Gina Turturiello, who got the win, 1. Barbara S. Creese and Nina A. Clark, Tax Lot No. 916 in Block No. 1. had two RBI. Heather Stracenski had a two-RBI with the Legal Services Office of the county single in the fourth inning. Sides and the PUBLIC NOTICE 500 West Broad Street seeking permis- Dimension of Lot: approximately 26.45 of venue. Roselle Cath (5-2) 001 010 0 02 sion to convert a one family dwelling feet wide by 75.00 feet long. The names and telephone numbers of Gov. Liv. (5-1) 500 120 x 08 Indians improved to 2-2 while the Raid- TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS located at 500 West Broad Street to a Nearest Cross Street: Magnolia Avenue. ers slipped to 2-2. such agencies are as follows: Governor Livingston 11, Newark Cen- PLANNING BOARD two family dwelling — granted. Situate at a point on the southerly sideline Lawyer Referral Service: 201-267-5882 tral 0 Sc. Plns-Fanwood 000 000 0 00 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the 2. Exxon Company, U.S.A., 421-431 Cen- of 3rd Street distance approximately 26.30 Legal Service: 201-475-2010 Governor Livingston 10, Newark Cen- Rahway 000 302 x 05 Planning Board of the Township of Scotch tral Avenue/116-124 South Avenue East feet easterly from its intersection with the THIS ACTION has been instituted for the Plains will hold a Public Hearing on Monday, seeking permission to demolish an ex- easterly sideline of Magnolia Avenue. purpose of Joyce Edna Woodward obtain- tral 0 May 4, 1998, at 7:30 p.m. in the Council isting service station/auto repair facility, There is due approximately the sum of ing a Judgment which will dissolve the mar- Nora Kiley tossed back-to-back no- Blue Devils Bounce Chambers, Municipal Building, 430 Park to construct a “Tiger Mart” and canopy $74,595.06 together with lawful interest and riage between you, which took place on hitters and Vicky Guida smashed a three- Avenue, Scotch Plains, New Jersey, to con- with six pump islands, and to install costs. November 1, 1980 and for the custody of the run homer in the second game. tinue the application of K. Hovnanian at several signs — granted with changes There is a full legal description on file in two children born of said marriage. Gov. Liv. (6-1) 830 00 11 Bayonne Girls, 12-2 Scotch Plains l, Inc./The Reserve/Donato and conditions. the Union County Sheriff’s Office. YOU, Bernard Kevin Woodward, are made Nwk Central 000 00 00 Family which proposes 116 townhouse units 3. Louis John Dughi, Jr., 921 Kimball Av- The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn a defendant because you are the husband of Junior Liz McKeon showed her muscle at 175 Union Avenue, Block No. 4901, Lot enue seeking permission to erect a two this sale. Joyce Edna Woodward. Gov. Liv. (7-1) 044 001 1 10 as she crunched a grand slam in the first No. 3. Included with the application are building additions — granted. RALPH FROEHLICH Nwk Central 000 000 0 00 DONALD F. PHELAN inning and lifted the Westfield High School various bulk variances requested by the 4. Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Colembiewski, SHERIFF CLERK OF THE SUPERIOR COURT APRIL 18: girls’ softball team to a 12-2 victory over applicant. 746 Prospect Street, seeking permis- FEIN, SUCH, KAHN & SHEPARD, OF NEW JERSEY Governor Livingston 5, Montclair 4 Bayonne on April 13 in Bayonne. All interested persons may be present and sion to erect an addition — granted. Attorneys ALLOCCA & PELLEGRINO Colleen Ryan had four RBI with a be heard. The file pertaining to this applica- 5. Anthony and Gina Pugliese, 941 Suite 201 4 Century Drive Montclair(5-4) 110 000 1100 04 tion is in the Office of the Planning Board Sedgewick Court, seeking permission 7 Century Drive Parsippany, New Jersey 07054 Gov. Liv. (8-2) 002 010 0101 05 triple and a single. Senior Shannon and is available for public inspection during to erect a house/dwelling — Denied. Parsippany, New Jersey 07054 Wagner struck out three and walked two 1 T – 4/23/98, The Leader Fee: $47.94 Mt. St. Dominic 3, Governor regular office hours. Colleen Mayer, Secretary CH-753725 (WL) en route to a four-hitter. Jen Spengler Barbara Horev Board of Adjustment 4 T - 4/16, 4/23, PUBLIC NOTICE Livingston 2 banged a two-run homer in the third Secretary to the Planning Board 1 T – 4/23/98, The Leader Fee: $27.54 4/30 & 5/7/98 Fee: $179.52 Gov. Livingston 000 200 000 02 inning. Westfield upped its record to 4-1 1 T – 4/23/98, The Times Fee: $19.89 SHERIFF’S SALE Mt. St. Dom. (6-1) 000 200 001 03 while Bayonne slipped to 3-3. PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, PUBLIC NOTICE CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE SHERIFF’S SALE SHERIFF’S SALE DOCKET NO. F-13916-97. SHERIFF’S SALE SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, PNC MORTGAGE CORPORATION OF SHERIFF’S SALE SHERIFF’S SALE SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, AMERICA, PLAINTIFF vs. GEORGE SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, DOCKET NO. F-3773-97. DOCKET NO. F-15729-97. HAYDEN, JR. AND LUZ M. HAYDEN, HIS CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, DOCKET NO. F-5946-97. FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE FLEET MORTGAGE CORPORATION, WIFE; BEAL BANK, S.S.B.; ET AL, DE- DOCKET NO. F-11764-97. DOCKET NO. F-12753-97. FLEET MORTGAGE CORPORATION, ASSOCIATION, PLAINTIFF vs. MR. AND PLAINTIFF vs. ANA DASILVA A/K/A/ ANA FENDANT. STARBARE III PARTNERS, L.P., PLAIN- COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS, INC., PLAINTIFF vs. IVOIR DASILVA A/K/A MRS. WILSON A. COLLANTES; JOSE O. L. DASILVA; ALCEU DASILVA; SEARS CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, TIFF vs. JO-CO, INC., GIBRALTAR PAR- PLAINTIFF vs. WILLIE C. NORMAN, ET IVOIR DA SILVA AND NAIR DASILVA, H/ HERNANDEZ; ET ALS, DEFENDANT. ROEBUCK & CO., DEFENDANT. DATED FEBRUARY 3, 1998 FOR SALE TITION CO., INC., ET ALS., DEFENDANT. AL, DEFENDANT. W ET ALS, DEFENDANT. CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, DATED MARCH 2, 1998 FOR SALE OF DATED FEBRUARY 9, 1998 FOR SALE By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu- DATED FEBRUARY 6, 1998 FOR SALE DATED FEBRUARY 17, 1998 FOR SALE DATED AUGUST 29, 1997 FOR SALE OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. MORTGAGED PREMISES. By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu- By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu- public vendue, on the 6th Floor of the Union By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu- By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu- By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu- tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by County Court House (Tower) 2 Broad Street, tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by public vendue, on the 6th Floor of the Union public vendue, on the 6th Floor of the Union Elizabeth, New Jersey on WEDNESDAY public vendue, on the 6th Floor of the Union public vendue, on the 6th Floor of the Union public vendue, on the 6th Floor of the Union County Court House (Tower) 2 Broad Street, County Court House (Tower) 2 Broad Street, THE 6TH DAY OF MAY A.D., 1998 at two County Court House (Tower) 2 Broad Street, County Court House (Tower) 2 Broad Street, County Court House (Tower) 2 Broad Street, Elizabeth, New Jersey on WEDNESDAY Elizabeth, New Jersey on WEDNESDAY o’clock in the afternoon of said day. All Elizabeth, New Jersey on WEDNESDAY Elizabeth, New Jersey on WEDNESDAY Elizabeth, New Jersey on WEDNESDAY THE 29TH DAY OF APRIL A.D., 1998 at THE 6TH DAY OF MAY A.D., 1998 at two successful bidders must have 20% of their THE 6TH DAY OF MAY A.D., 1998 at two THE 29TH DAY OF APRIL A.D., 1998 at THE 29TH DAY OF APRIL A.D., 1998 at two o’clock in the afternoon of said day. All o’clock in the afternoon of said day. All bid available in cash or certified check at the o’clock in the afternoon of said day. All two o’clock in the afternoon of said day. All two o’clock in the afternoon of said day. All successful bidders must have 20% of their successful bidders must have 20% of their conclusion of the sales. successful bidders must have 20% of their successful bidders must have 20% of their successful bidders must have 20% of their bid available in cash or certified check at the bid available in cash or certified check at the The judgment amount is $114,252.80. bid available in cash or certified check at the bid available in cash or certified check at the bid available in cash or certified check at the conclusion of the sales. conclusion of the sales. The property to be sold is located in the conclusion of the sales. conclusion of the sales. conclusion of the sales. The judgment amount is $178,703.36. The judgment amount is $50,747.25. CITY of ELIZABETH in the County of The judgment amount is $659,733.06. The judgment amount is $165,098.12. The judgment amount is $150,316.56. The property to be sold is located in the The property to be sold is located in the UNION, and the State of New Jersey. Property located in the City of Elizabeth, MUNICIPALITY: Elizabeth. The property to be sold is located in the CITY of ELIZABETH in the County of CITY of ELIZABETH in the County of Commonly known as: 327 EAST JER- Union County, New Jersey: COUNTY: Union, STATE OF NEW JER- CITY of ELIZABETH in the County of UNION, and the State of New Jersey. UNION, and the State of New Jersey. SEY STREET, ELIZABETH, NEW JER- Tax Block No. 8, Lot No. 1723A. SEY. UNION, and the State of New Jersey. COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 28 SOUTH Commonly known as: 853 MAGNOLIA SEY 07206. Located at the intersection of Trumbull STREET & STREET NO.: 10 Country Commonly known as: 55 GENEVA FIFTH STREET, ELIZABETH, NEW JER- AVENUE, ELIZABETH, NEW JERSEY Tax Lot No. 207 in Block No. 3 A/K/A TAX Street and Division Street. Club Lane. STREET, ELIZABETH, NEW JERSEY SEY 07206. 07201. LOT ACCOUNT NO. 207 BLOCK WARD Comprising approximately 1.12 acres. TAX BLOCK NO. AND LOT NO.: BLOCK 07206. TAX LOT NO.: 1177, BLOCK NO.: 5. Tax Lot ACCT No. 1208 in Block WARD NO. 3 A/K/A TAX ACCOUNT NO. 3-207. Commonly known as 763-795 Trumbull NO. W11, LOT NO. A156C. Tax Lot No. 807 in Block No. 5. Dimensions of the Lot are (approximately) No. 8. Dimensions of the Lot are (Approximately) Street, Elizabeth, New Jersey. DIMENSIONS OF LOT: 52 FEET X Dimensions of the Lot are (Approximately) 25 feet wide by 100 feet long. Dimensions of Lot are (Approximately) 25.00 feet wide by 100.00 feet long. There is due approximately the sum of 108.01 FEET. 100.00 feet wide by 25.00 feet long. NEAREST CROSS STREET: Situated 25.00 feet wide by 101.29 feet long. Nearest Cross Street: Situated on the $866,813.88 together with lawful interest NEAREST CROSS STREET: 221.65 feet Nearest Cross Street: Situated on the on the SOUTHERLY side of SOUTH FIFTH Nearest Cross Street: Situated on the NORTHEASTERLY side of EAST JER- and costs. from the northeasterly side of North Broad NORTHERLY side of GENEVA STREET, STREET, distant 325.42 feet from the NORTHEASTERLY side of MAGNOLIA SEY STREET, 325.00 feet from the And in the second place to defendant Street. 225.00 feet from the WESTERLY side of WESTERLY side of FIRST AVENUE. AVENUE, 350.53 feet from the SOUTH- NORTHWESTERLY side of THIRD STARBARE III PARTNERS, L.P. the sum There is due approximately the sum of MERRITT AVENUE. There is due approximately the sum of EASTERLY side of HENRY STREET. STREET. of $185,585.14 more or less, plus interest. $169,428.98 together with lawful interest There is due approximately the sum of $183,384.07 together with lawful interest There is due approximately the sum of There is due approximately the sum of There is a full legal description on file in and costs. $154,826.67 together with lawful interest and costs. $52,208.08 together with lawful interest and $117,310.96 together with lawful interest the Union County Sheriff’s Office. There is a full legal description on file in the and costs. There is a full legal description on file in costs. and costs. The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn Union County Sheriff’s Office. There is a full legal description on file in the Union County Sheriff’s Office. There is a full legal description on file in There is a full legal description on file in this sale. The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn the Union County Sheriff’s Office. The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn the Union County Sheriff’s Office. the Union County Sheriff’s Office. RALPH FROEHLICH this sale. The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this sale. The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn SHERIFF RALPH FROEHLICH this sale. RALPH FROEHLICH this sale. this sale. COLE, SCHOTZ, MEISEL, FORMAN & SHERIFF RALPH FROEHLICH SHERIFF RALPH FROEHLICH RALPH FROEHLICH LEONARD, Attorneys WILLIAM M.E. POWERS, JR., Attorney SHERIFF PETILLO & STERN, Attorneys SHERIFF SHERIFF 25 Main Street 737 Stokes Road SHAPIRO & KREISMAN, Attorneys Suite 300 SHAPIRO & KREISMAN, Attorneys SHAPIRO & KREISMAN, Attorneys P.O. Box 800 P.O. Box 1088 406 - J Lippincott Drive 1170 Route 2E East 406 - J Lippincott Drive 406 - J Lippincott Drive Hackensack, New Jersey 07602-0800 Medford, New Jersey 08055-9962 Marlton, New Jersey 08053 Bridgewater, New Jersey 08807-2926 Marlton, New Jersey 08053 Marlton, New Jersey 08053 CH-753703 (WL) CH-753681 (WL) CH-753428 (WL) CH-753687 (WL) CH-753698 (WL) CH-753704 (WL) 4 T - 4/9, 4/16, 4 T - 4/2, 4/9, 4 T - 4/2, 4/9, 4 T - 4/2, 4/9, 4 T - 4/9, 4/16, 4 T - 4/9, 4/16, 4/23 & 4/30/98 Fee: $171.36 4/16 & 4/23/98 Fee: $165.24 4/16 & 4/23/98 Fee: $169.32 4/16 & 4/23/98 Fee: $171.36 4/23 & 4/30/98 Fee: $171.36 4/23 & 4/30/98 Fee: $179.52 Page 14 Thursday, April 23, 1998 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Raider Soccer Camp Teams With Dutch Soccer Academy

The Scotch Plains Fanwood High The Dutch Soccer Academy operates School Boys’ Soccer Program, under under the direction of Roger Bongaerts Coach Tom Breznitsky, has been one of and Malcolm Murphy. Bongaerts will the most consistent and successful high serve as co-director of the Raider Soc- school soccer programs in the country cer Camp along With Coach Breznitsky. over the past decade. A native Of the Netherlands, Bongaerts This past fall the Raiders won their holds a Dutch KNVB coaching license sixth State Championship. Over the past and is the former Head Women’s Coach 20 years, no other public high school at Georgian Court College. Bongaerts soccer program has achieved such an out- has played and coached professionally standing championship run. The Raiders’ and has served as the camp director for high school team has played in 9 out of the the Nike/Tab Ramos Camp. last 13 Group 3 State Championship gamed Heading up the Lady Raider program They won the championships in 1987, on a full-time basis will be Pete 1989, 1991, 1992, 1995, and 1997. Giordano, the high’ school Head Girls’ The annual Raider Soccer Camp held Soccer Coach Westfield High School. The program will be geared to provide a David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times at Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School SLOWING THE ATTACK…Blue Devil sophomore Kristen Salmond, center, WATCHING THE GROUNDER…Blue Devil catcher Dave Koye watches the his Summer is pleased to continue its environment in which girls not only sticks close to her Princeton opponent. Princeton pulled out a 15-14 squeaker. first Hillsborough batter ground out to pitcher Greg Freisen in the first inning association with the Dutch Soccer Acad- learn, but also gain confidence while at Westfield on April 18. emy, a full-time professional coaching playing the game of soccer. school. The Dutch Soccer Academy Two sessions of the camp will be and Raider Soccer Camp has devel- held at Scotch Plains-Fanwood High oped a coaching and training philoso- School the week of July 13-17 and Blue Devil Girl Laxers Down Hillsborough Nine Tops phy called “Select Soccer” which is August 3-7. The camp is open to boys based on European and American meth- and girls in grades K-11. Players are ods of coaching. grouped according to ability level range Oak Knoll, Lose to Princeton The professional attitude will give all from beginner to advanced. There is a Blue Devil Boys, 8-4 campers the total soccer experience; a separate goalkeepers program under CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 Ho commented, “I think we have fun but competitive learning experi- the direction Brackie Reyes, an All the Blue Devil defense. Switching be- proven ourselves to the established teams CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 deep left-center; however, Orsini made a ence in an environment based the State goalkeeper from Scotch Plains- tween man-to-man zone, the defenders in our league. Most teams don’t expect throw from the catcher got past the third dazzling over-the-head, full-speed run- player’s ability level and commitment. Fanwood High School and the Univer- shut down Oak Knoll’s top scorer, Leigh us to be playing at the competitive level baseman and Orsini alertly bolted home ning catch to snag the third out and to The Camp will feature Professional, sity of Massachusetts. Slonaker, and held her to only one goal that we have been playing. There is so to score the third run of the inning. allow the Blue Devils to escape without College and High School coaches and Further information and brochures may and one assist. Westfield played tight much potential on our team and we are Hillsborough began to awaken and a blemish. players with experience at all levels be obtained by calling Breznitsky at (908) defense around the eight meter area, building a lot of confidence.” Freisen found himself in a tight situation Later, the Blue Devils increased their and ages. 322-6102 or Bongaerts at (732) 918 6186. clogging the Oak Knoll attack and forc- in the top of the third. With two outs and lead to 4-0 when Bob Baykowski crashed ing dropped passes and bad shots. Princeton 6 9 15 runners on second and third, the a triple to deep left-center, then scored on Lygate and Hanley were key in regain- Westfield 4 10 14 Hillsborough batter launched a fly to a passed ball. Luke Mistretta extended ing possession of ground balls and the inning by scribbling an infield single moving down field. to short and Dave Koye drew a walk, but Following their victory against Oak on the next play Mistretta was called out Knoll, the Blue Devils faced Princeton on a highly questionable call while slid- and came up one goal short, 15-14. Al- ing into third. The Hillsborough pitcher though the Blue Devils started the sec- got the next batter to ground out and ond half with seven unanswered goals further damage had been avoided. and went ahead 11-6, they could not The winds of good fortune had fi- maintain possession of the ball. nally changed and the breeze was now Princeton fought hard and gained fully blowing in Hillsborough’s favor. momentum after a time-out and even- With timely doubles from Brett Molloy, tually the Tigers evened the score, 14- Mike Scappino and John LaPorta, 14, with little time left in the game. Hillsborough had added two runs in With just :30 remaining, the Blue Dev- each of the fourth and fifth innings to ils were burned by Princeton’s Lea tie the score. Crusey when she blazed the net with a When the Blue Devils were unable to weak-side shovel shot to pull out the score in the bottom of the fifth, Scappino hard-fought victory. stepped up and blasted a solo home run in Kelly Korecky, Hely and Salmond the top of the sixth to snap the 4-4 tie. had three goals and one assist apiece. Two more runs were added during that ON THE ATTACK…Blue Devil senior Kelly Korecky, center, goes on the attack Sophomore Marina Powell netted two inning and the lead belonged to David B. Corbin for The Leader and The Times against Oak Knoll. The Westfield High School varsity laxers defeated Oak goals and two assists. Seniors Megan TAKING A CUT…Blue Devil Bob Hillsborough, 7-4. Knoll, 14-12, on April 15. Clarke and Joscelyn Puchel along with IN THE OPEN…Blue Devil Susanne Baykowski takes a cut at the baseball The final Hillsborough run was added Gates each added one goal. Simons had Schraeder looks for a pass during the in the first inning against Hillsborough. in the top of the seventh and the Blue 16 saves. game with Princeton on April 18. Devils were unable to respond. The PUBLIC NOTICE victory boosted undefeated Hillsborough to 6-0. Senior Matt Wil- Scotch Plains Twp. Will Present TOWN OF WESTFIELD liams received the loss in relief as Mountain Lakes Laxers Top PLANNING BOARD Westfield dropped to 5-4. TAKE NOTICE that Martin J. and Bar- Freddie Spenser Bicycle Race bara F. Vincentsen (the “Applicant”) have Hillsborough 000 223 1 08 filed an application for Site Plan Approval Westfield 031 000 0 04 The Township of Scotch Plains and Pre-registration entries must be post- Westfield 8th Grade Boys and Bulk Variances with the Town of the Park Avenue Cyclists will present the marked by May 6. $5.00 discount double unassisted. Westfield Planning Board seeking permis- race CAT 3 + CAT 1.2,3. Registration The Westfield Lacrosse Association’s PUBLIC NOTICE Sixth Annual Freddie Spenser Memorial Most of the game, Mountain Aces sion to construct a second story building Bicycle Race to be held on Sunday, May opens at 8:00 a.m. at the Scotch Plains 8th Grade team got on the board quickly addition and expand parking area at prop- clogged the goal area and bumped the SHERIFF’S SALE 17 in Scotch Plains. The event is a “Gar- Rescue Squad building on Bartle Av- at Varsity Field in Mountain Lakes on erty located at 238 St. Paul Street, Westfield, SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, Westfield attackers off the ball. Most of enue and closes 30 minutes prior to each April 18 when attacker Tim Mansfield New Jersey. The property is located in the CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, den State Cup Event”. There will be the Lakers’ goals were then scored on P-1, Professional Office District, and is des- $3,000+ in cash prizes and primes. race. All entry fees include $1.00 NJBA fed Mike Debrossy in front of the home DOCKET NO. F-9706-97. team’s goal just seconds into the contest. swift transitional counterattacks against ignated on the Town Tax Maps as Lot No. 11 LUSITANIA SAVINGS BANK F/K/A Race proceeds will be to benefit the and $2.00 USCF surcharges and $3.00 to Devil goalie Dan Driscoll. Despite the and in Block No. 3113. The Applicant is LUSITANIA FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, Scotch Plains Rescue Squad and the cover Photo Finish Service. There will Unfortunately, the Blue Devils didn’t seeking the following variances, waivers score again until late in the contest after lopsided score, Driscoll performed ably, PLAINTIFF vs. ORLANDO PATO AND Scotch Plains P.A.L. Park Cyclists. be a $5.00 late fee. Absolutely no phone making numerous spectacular saves and permits: LURDES PATO, HIS WIFE, DEFENDANT. entries! the host Lakers had tallied twelve times. CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, Midfielder Duffy Lau notched that one against the powerful barrage from the List of Variances Relative to Pre- SPORTS DEADLINE Please send a 1998 USCF release with home team. Existing, Non-Conforming Conditions DATED JANUARY 29, 1998 FOR SALE a check in the proper amount made pay- OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. Westfield attackers Mansfield, Charlie 1. Section 1025.E.3: Please refer to the deadline able to: Park Avenue Cyclists, PO. Box By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu- Hely, Sean O’Neill, Mike Panza, Ethan Minimum lot width required is 100 box on Page One for sports 49, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076. DEADLINE INFO. tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by Powell, and Trevor Putnoky played tough feet. deadlines. Deadlines will be All USCF rules apply. USCF permit Present lot width is 60 feet and will public vendue, on the 6th Floor of the Union Sports deadlines are: even when getting roughed up as they pending. ANSI or Snell approved hel- remain 60 feet. County Court House (Tower) 2 Broad Street, ADHERED to with NO All sports that take place approached the Lakers’ crease. 2. Section 1025.E.3: Elizabeth, New Jersey on WEDNESDAY EXCEPTIONS. Articles will mets required. Minors must have during the week MUST The midfield lines of Debrossy, Mike Minimum interior side yard required THE 20TH DAY OF MAY A.D., 1998 at two be accepted by e-mail at: parent’s signature. The promoter re- o’clock in the afternoon of said day. All be submitted by FRIDAY, Charney, Stephen Adamowitz, Greg is 12 feet. [email protected] serves the right to combine fields and the Elliott, Anthony Yudd, Chris Freisen, Current interior side yard is 8.27 feet. successful bidders must have 20% of their race is to be held rain or shine 4 P.M. Weekend sports bid available in cash or certified check at the Lau, Neil Owens and James Donovan 3. Section 1025.E.7: For information, send request 8‘ ONLY will be accepted conclusion of the sales. made numerous promising forays into Minimum lot frontage required is 100 PUBLIC NOTICE S.A.S.E. to Park Avenue Cyclist, PO up till Noon on Monday. The judgment amount is $117,753.07. Laker territory. Westfield defenders Tripp feet. Box 49 Scotch Plains, NJ, 07076 or Aritcles must be typed, Minimum lot frontage provided is 60 The property to be sold is located in the SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY Bartlett, Rich Brautigam, Adam Gormley, visit our web site at Lofberg feet. City of Elizabeth, County of Union and State CHANCERY DIVISION double spaced, upper Chris Palentchar and Dan Seeger, while 4. Section 1025.F.5: of New Jersey. UNION COUNTY DOCKET NO. Insurance.corn or www.bike411 or call and lower case and no mostly outsized, worked hard to contain Commonly known as 84 First Street, Eliza- 1-201-836-2100 ext. 20. Minimum 18 inch offset in plane of F-14642-97 longer than 1-1/2 pages. the Lakers. building front. beth, New Jersey. NOTICE TO ABSENT DEFENDANTS NO EXCEPTIONS The 8th Grade Blue Devils takes on Required 1 offset with minimum of 18 Being also known as Lot No. 343 in Block inches. No. 2 on the Tax Map of the City of Elizabeth. (L.S.) STATE OF NEW JERSEY TO: PUBLIC NOTICE Syosset, Long Island on April 25 at Dimensions: (approximately) 100 feet x Fairleigh Dickinson in Madison. None provided. DOMINGO C. COLON AND TEODORA TOWN OF WESTFIELD 5. Section 19025.E.6: 31.75 feet x 100 feet x 31.75 feet. MENDEZ COLON, HIS WIFE PUBLIC NOTICE Minimum lot area in first 100 feet of Nearest Cross Street: (approximately) 50 NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNERS You are hereby summoned and required TOWN OF WESTFIELD PUBLIC NOTICE depth is required to be 12,000 feet from Fulton Street. to serve upon FRANK J. MARTONE, P.C., NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that PLANNING BOARD square feet. There is due approximately the sum of SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY Plaintiff’s Attorney, whose address is 4 Annmarie Switzer, Assessor of the Town of TAKE NOTICE that Bronx Realty, L.L.C. 7,200 square feet is provided. $120,903.99 together with lawful interest CHANCERY DIVISION Brighton Road, Clifton, New Jersey 07012, Westfield in the County of Union, has filed filed an application for Site Plan Approval 6. Section 917D.1: and costs. UNION COUNTY DOCKET NO. an answer to the complaint (and amend- her reports, maps and assessments for and Bulk Variances with the Town of Dimension of parking spaces required There is a full legal description on file in F-14288-97 ment to complaint, if any) filed in the civil special benefits done under ordinances Westfield Planning Board seeking permis- is 9 feet x 20 feet. the Union County Sheriff’s Office. action, in which NATIONAL CITY MORT- therein named. She has ascertained the sion to add a second story and atrium at rear NOTICE TO ABSENT DEFENDANTS Dimension of parking spaces pro- The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn GAGE COMPANY is Plaintiff and whole cost of materials, incidental grading of store and continue non-conforming office vided is 8 feet 8 inches x 18 feet. this sale. (L.S.) STATE OF NEW JERSEY TO: DOMINGO C. COLON AND TEODORA and expenses incurred in the construction use in basement of property located at 184 7. Section 1025.E.3: RALPH FROEHLICH HORIZON FINANCIAL, F.A. MENDEZ COLON, HIS WIFE, et als. are of the improvements therein named and has Elm Street, Westfield, New Jersey. The Possible front yard variance from the SHERIFF Defendants, pending in the Superior Court assessed the lands and premises fronting property is located in the GB-1, General You are hereby summoned and required average established setback, if DURKIN & DURKIN, Attorneys of New Jersey, Chancery Division, UNION on the improvements to the amount that they Business Zone, and is designated on the to serve upon FRANK J. MARTONE, P.C., necessary. 1120 Bloomfield Avenue P.O. Box 1289 County and bearing Docket Number F- have been specially benefited. Town Tax Maps as Lot Nos. 30 and 3 in Plaintiff’s Attorney, whose address is 4 List of New Variances Requested West Caldwell, New Jersey 07007-9452 14642-97 within Thirty-five (35) days after The ordinances and improvements are as Block No. 2405. The Applicant is seeking Brighton Road, Clifton, New Jersey 07012, 1. Section 1025.E.3: CH-753732 (WL) APRIL 23, 1998 exclusive of such date. If follows: the following variances, waivers and per- an answer to the complaint (and amend- Minimum side yard required is 12 4 T - 4/23, 4/30 you fail to do so, judgment by default may be SPECIAL ORDINANCE NO. 1879 mits: ment to complaint, if any) filed in the civil feet. rendered against you for the relief demanded AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING action, in which THE BANK OF NEW YORK, 5/7 & 5/14/98 Fee: $173.40 List of Pre-Existing, Present side yard is 8.27 feet and will in the complaint (and amendment to com- FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF AS TRUSTEE UNDER THE POOLING Non-Conforming Variances remain at 8.27 feet. plaint, if any). You shall file your answer and STONELEIGH PARK FROM AND SERVICING AGREEMENT DATED PUBLIC NOTICE 1. Section 1032B.2: 2. Section 1025.E.10: proof of service in duplicate with the Clerk of DORIAN ROAD TO THE AS OF FEBRUARY 29, 1996, SERIES Permitted — Uses ancillary to 1st Maximum lot coverage permitted is 50%. SHERIFF’S SALE the Superior Court of New Jersey, Hughes SHACKAMAXON DRIVE TER- 1996-A is Plaintiff and NELSON SOLARES floor use permitted in basement. Present lot coverage is 49.6%. SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, Justice Complex, 25 Market Street, CN- MINUS AND THE APPROPRIA- AND MRS. NELSON SOLARES, HIS Proposed — Office Use of Base- Proposed lot coverage is 52.2%/ CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, 971, Trenton, New Jersey 08625, in accor- TION OF THE MONIES NEC- WIFE, et als. are Defendants, pending in ment to be continued. 57.8%. DOCKET NO. F-9202-97. dance with the Rules of Civil Practice and ESSARY THEREFOR. the Superior Court of New Jersey, Chancery 2. Section 1032E.3: 3. Section 1025.E.12: FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE Procedure. Passed and adopted July 6, 1993 Division, UNION County and bearing Docket Permitted — 10 feet side yard re- Permitted Floor Area Ratio (F.A.R.) ASSOCIATION, PLAINTIFF vs. LAI LIK This action has been instituted for the Number F-14288-97 within Thirty-five (35) SPECIAL ORDINANCE NO. 1890 quired. is 20%. YOU AND MRS. LAI LIK YOU, HIS WIFE; purpose of (1) foreclosing a mortgage dated days after APRIL 23, 1998 exclusive of such AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING Proposed — 3.6 feet one side and Present F.A.R. is 20.1%. CHASE MANHATTAN BANK, DEFEN- DECEMBER 14, 1993, made by DOMINGO date. If you fail to do so, judgment by default FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF 0.36 feet other side existing. Proposed F.A.R. is 21%. DANT. C. COLON AND TEODORA MENDEZ may be rendered against you for the relief PEARL STREET FROM CEN- 4. Section 1025.E.2: CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, COLON, HUSBAND AND WIFE, as List of New Variances Requested demanded in the complaint (and amend- TRAL AVENUE TO BOYNTON Possible front yard variance from the DATED MARCH 5, 1998 FOR SALE OF Mortgagor(s), to PNC MORTGAGE CORP. 1. Section 9.17 (b) (1): ment to complaint, if any). You shall file your AVENUE AND THE APPRO- average established setback, if MORTGAGED PREMISES. OF AMERICA, recorded on JANUARY 18, Required — 61 parking spaces. answer and proof of service in duplicate with PRIATION OF THE MONIES necessary. By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu- 1994, in Book 5164 of Mortgages for UNION Proposed — 50 parking spaces pro- the Clerk of the Superior Court of New NECESSARY THEREFOR. 5. Section 917B.3e (2): tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by County, Page 234. MORTGAGE WAS RE- vided; 19 on site and 31 on ease- Jersey, Hughes Justice Complex, 25 Mar- Passed and adopted April 12, 1994 Number of parking spaces required public vendue, on the 6th Floor of the Union RECORDED ON APRIL 7, 1994 IN BOOK ment area of adjacent lot. ket Street, CN-971, Trenton, New Jersey is 17. County Court House (Tower) 2 Broad Street, 5262, PAGE 267, and subsequently as- SPECIAL ORDINANCE NO. 1891 2. Section 917D: 08625, in accordance with the Rules of Civil Number of parking spaces proposed Elizabeth, New Jersey on WEDNESDAY signed to the plaintiff; and (2) to recover AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING Permitted — Loading space required. Practice and Procedure. is 13 or 15. THE 20TH DAY OF MAY A.D., 1998 at two possession of and concerns premises com- FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF Proposed – None. This action has been instituted for the 6. Section 917.C.3d: o’clock in the afternoon of said day. All monly known as: 104 BUCHANAN WYOMING STREET FROM 3. Section 917J: purpose of (1) foreclosing a mortgage dated Minimum driveway setback required successful bidders must have 20% of their STREET, LINDEN, NEW JERSEY 07036 CENTRAL AVENUE TO BOU- Permitted — Illumination needed for DECEMBER 29, 1995, made by NELSON is 5 feet. bid available in cash or certified check at the If you are unable to obtain an attorney, you LEVARD AND THE APPRO- parking and loading areas. SOLARES, as Mortgagor(s), to SELEC- Minimum driveway setback provided conclusion of the sales. may communicate with the New Jersey State PRIATION OF THE MONIES Proposed — Waiver or variance re- TIVE FINANCE, LTD, recorded on JANU- is 3 feet. The judgment amount is $63,269.29. Bar Association by calling (908) 249-5000. NECESSARY THEREFOR. quested. ARY 18, 1996, in Book 5815 of Mortgages TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Ap- The property to be sold is located in the You may also contact the lawyers referral Passed and adopted April 12, 1994 TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Ap- for UNION County, Page 0147, and subse- plicant also seeks such approvals, waivers CITY OF ELIZABETH, in the County of service of the County of Venue by calling plicant also seeks such approvals, waivers quently assigned to the plaintiff; and (2) to SPECIAL ORDINANCE NO. 1910 and variances from the requirements of the UNION, and State of New Jersey. (908) 353-4715. If you cannot afford an and variances from the requirements of the recover possession of and concerns pre- AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING Zoning Ordinance as may be necessary or Commonly known as: 1145 ANNA attorney, you may communicate with the Zoning Ordinance as may be necessary or mises commonly known as: 932 SPRUCE FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF required at the hearing in this matter. STREET, ELIZABETH, NEW JERSEY Legal Services Office of the County of Venue required at the hearing in this matter. STREET, ROSELLE, NEW JERSEY PIERSON STREET FROM TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Plan- 07201. by calling (908) 354-4340. TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Plan- 07203. WEST BROAD STREET TO ning Board will meet at 8:00 p.m., Monday, Tax Lot No. 12 in Block No. 163G. You, DOMINGO C. COLON, are made a ning Board will meet at 8:00 p.m., Monday, If you are unable to obtain an attorney, you HYSLIP AVENUE AND THE May 4, 1998, in the Municipal Building, 425 Dimensions of Lot (Approximately) 22 feet party defendant to this foreclosure action May 4, 1998, in the Municipal Building, 425 may communicate with the New Jersey State APPROPRIATION OF THE East Broad Street, Westfield, New Jersey wide by 65 feet long. because you are the record owner(s) of the East Broad Street, Westfield, New Jersey Bar Association by calling (908) 249-5000. MONIES NECESSARY 07090, at which time opportunity will be Nearest Cross Street: Situate on the north- mortgaged premises, because you executed 07090, at which time opportunity will be You may also contact the lawyers referral THEREFOR. given to all those in interest to be heard and erly line of Anna Street, distant 166 feet from the Bond/Note and Mortgage being fore- given to all those in interest to be heard and service of the County of Venue by calling Passed and adopted March 28, 1995 at which time the Board may approve, modify the westerly sideline of Jefferson Avenue. closed herein and may be liable for any at which time the Board may approve, modify (908) 353-4715. If you cannot afford an of deny the application. There is due approximately the sum of deficiency thereon, and for any right, title, The reports referred to are now on file in of deny the application. attorney, you may communicate with the TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that all perti- $65,462.12 together with lawful interest and claim or interest you may have in, to or the office of the Town Clerk and open for TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that all perti- Legal Services Office of the County of Venue nent maps and accompanying documents costs. against said mortgaged premises. examination by all persons interested therein. nent maps and accompanying documents by calling (908) 354-4340. are on file at the Engineering Offices located There is a full legal description on file in You, TEODORA MENDEZ COLON, HIS NOTICE is given that the Council will are on file at the Engineering Offices located You, HORIZON FINANCIAL, F.A., are at 959 North Avenue West, Westfield, New the Union County Sheriff’s Office. WIFE, are made a party defendant to this meet in the Council Chamber, Municipal at 959 North Avenue West, Westfield, New made a party defendant to this foreclosure Jersey 07090, and shall be available for The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn action because you are the record owner(s) Building, 425 East Broad Street, Westfield, Jersey 07090, and shall be available for action because you hold a mortgage/lien/ inspection Monday through Friday between this sale. of the mortgaged premises, because you New Jersey, on Tuesday May 12, 1998, at inspection Monday through Friday between judgment that may affect the mortgaged the hours of 8:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. RALPH FROEHLICH executed the Bond/Note and Mortgage be- eight o’clock in the evening to hear and the hours of 8:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. premises and the mortgage being foreclosed Arthur P. Attenasio, Esq. SHERIFF ing foreclosed herein and may be liable for consider objections to said reports, maps Arthur P. Attenasio, Esq. herein. You are entitled to Notice of this BIVONA COHEN FRANK J. MARTONE, Attorney any deficiency thereon, and for any right, and assessments, which objections must BIVONA COHEN action for any right, title, claim or interest you 15 Mountain Boulevard 4 Brighton Road title, claim or interest you may have in, to or be in writing and must be filed with the Town 15 Mountain Boulevard may have in, to or against said mortgaged Warren, New Jersey 07059 Clifton, New Jersey 07012 against said mortgaged premises. Clerk at or before the time of said meeting. Warren, New Jersey 07059 premises. (908) 757-7800 CH-753739 (WL) DONALD F. PHELAN, Clerk, Joy C. Vreeland (908) 757-7800 DONALD F. PHELAN, Clerk, Attorneys for Applicant 4 T - 4/23, 4/30 Superior Court of New Jersey Town Clerk Attorneys for Applicant Superior Court of New Jersey 1 T – 4/23/98, The Leader Fee: $89.25 5/7 & 5/14/98 Fee: $171.36 1 T – 4/23/98, The Leader Fee: $67.32 1 T – 4/23/98, The Leader Fee: $59.16 1 T – 4/23/98, The Leader Fee: $57.63 1 T — 4/23/98, The Leader Fee: $57.63 A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood Thursday, April 23, 1998 Page 15 SPF Youth Baseball Assn. Will Oral Surgeon Advises Use Sponsor Hole-in-One Shootout Of Custom Mouthguards The Scotch Plains Fanwood Youth to the $25,000.00 Dollar Shootout,” As- Dr. Philip R. Geron of Westfield Oral with dental injury include racquetball, Baseball Association will sponsor a sociation representative Gene Torpey Surgery Associates in Westfield, has soccer, volleyball, field hockey, martial Twenty-Five Thousand Dollar Hole-In- said. “Last years’ event was a tremen- advised that dental injuries can occur arts, mountain biking, and baseball. One Shootout on April 25 and May 2 at dous success and all the participants had when the wrong type of mouthguard is the Scotch Hills Golf Course on Plainfield a lot of fun. This event generates much used when playing sports. DAR Chapter Names Avenue in Scotch Plains. The Hole-In- needed funds to help the Little League He revealed that many injuries occur One Shootout will provide a chance for provide the best possible equipment and when store bought, or “over-the Essay Contest Winners any golfer, regardless of their skill level, facilities for our children.” In addition to the Grand Prize which counter” brands, as opposed to a cus- The Westfield Chapter, Daughters to hit a golf ball for a chance to win tom mouthguard, is used. $25,000.00 for a hole-in-one. will be awarded to any and all golfers of the American Revolution (DAR), The Shootout works much like a clos- making a Hole-In-One on Sunday May Unfortunately, Dr. Geron stated, has announced the following local and est to the pin contest. Golfers will pay $1 3, anyone making a Hole-In-One on many coaches and parents assume that state winners of the organization’s es- per ball to shoot at a special green from May 3, will also receive an expenses store bought mouthguards are as effec- say contests. The local winners of the approximately 100 yards. A six foot di- paid trip (Excluding Transportation), to tive as custom guards. They are easily American History contest, titled “Forts ameter circle will be painted onto the Texas, to compete in the $1,000,000 accessible at sporting good stores and are inexpensive. in American History” are: green and will be the qualifying target Hole-In-One Shootout. Prizes will also Grade 6 — First Place, Mora area. be awarded to the top ten golfers with According to Dr. Geron, the store Every golfer who lands in the qualify- shots closest-to-the-pin. The event will A WELCOME GIFT…Heather Albrecht, far right, of Westfield Welcome bought mouthguards generally consist Jimenez, Holy Trinity Interparochial ing area on either of the two Saturdays, run from 9:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. and Wagon presents a donation from fundraising efforts to Bruce Larrimore of of two types. One is the pre-molded School, and Second Place, Emily War- will have one shot at the Grand Prize in golf clubs will be available to anyone Noah’s Ark Animal Rescue and Placement during a recent Pet Adoption Day at variety, in standard sizes of small, me- ren, Roosevelt Intermediate School. the finals which will be held on Sunday who needs them. PetsMart. Joining them are Noah’s Ark volunteers. For more information on pet dium and large, and the other requires Grade 7 — First Place, Jennifer Lynn May 3 on the par 3 ninth hole at a For more information on the adoption, please call (908) 815-1633. boiling and then molding the cooled Fleck, Edison Intermediate School. distance of 150 yards. $25,000.00 Shootout please call Gene device to fit one’s mouth. These devices Grade 8 — First Place, Joseph “We are excited and looking forward Torpey at 789-0635. tend not to be used regularly because Serzan, and Second Place, Tara Behr, Russell Byrd Receives Good they don’t fit comfortably, Dr. Geron both of Holy Trinity Interparochial said. School. Further, they can impede speech and Each first place winner on the local Citizenship Day Award breathing because the athlete must al- level will receive a $50 award, medal Russell Byrd of Fanwood is the 1998 tor, who grants a cash award each year. ways clench down on these devices to and certificate. The second place win- recipient of the Rebecca Oakes Good The magnitude of the award has re- keep them in place, he added. ners will receive a $25 award, medal Citizenship Day Award which was pre- cently increased. This year, the The store bought mouthguards also and certificate. The awards will be sented at the Bethel Baptist Church in Elizabethtown Water Company started tend to be too thin or have uneven presented later this spring at the school Westfield on March 22. an annual grant to the Student Tutorial thickness, creating a total lack of pro- Award Assemblies. The award is given to a member of the and Mentor Program (S.T.A.M.P.). tection, Dr. Geron said. Joseph Serzan also won second place church who is known to “make a differ- Mr. Byrd was born in Westfield and A custom sportsguard, which can ence” in the local communities through has lived in the area most of his life. He only be made by a qualified dentist, at the DAR State Awards Day on March volunteerism and caring. The church recently retired from the Union County should fit perfectly to the individual, 17 at Rutgers University. In 1996, he pastor is the Reverend Kevin Clark. Department of Public Works, where he and it will have thicker uniform dimen- was the Grade 6 first place winner The Rebecca Oakes Good Citizenship worked for the Bureau of Mosquito Con- sions for maximum protection, the oral locally and in the state competition. trol. He had worked for the department surgeon confirmed. In an earlier essay contest on Chris- since 1954, when he began as a laborer. Custom fit devices do not require topher Columbus, the first place win- Mr. Byrd was elected to the Board of clenching or biting down to keep ner locally for Grade 10 was Danielle Trustees of the Bethel Baptist Church in Fay Baukh. She also won third place in 1970 and has been re-elected to each them in place and, therefore, will not term since. In addition, he has served as interfere with speech or proper the DAR Annual Awards Day at Chairman for the last 15 years. breathing. Rutgers University. Not only will a custom dental Women descended from participants sportsguard protect the teeth and asso- in the American Revolution are eli- TRYING A DIFFERENT CLUB…Mat Blasi and Craig Torpey have traded in Brian Mellen is New ciated structures, but it will also help gible to become members of the DAR. their baseball gloves and bats for golf clubs to help promote the Scotch Plains prevent concussion, often associated For information on membership, Fanwood Youth Baseball Association’s $25,000 Hole-In-One Shootout, to be Cooking School Student with hard blows to the lower jaw, Dr. please call the Registrar, Marjorie held April 25 and May 2 at the Scotch Hills Golf Course. Baltimore International College lo- Geron stated. Gural, at (908) 686-5484. cated in Baltimore, Maryland, has an- Custom sportsguards act as a buffer The organization is holding a ben- nounced that Brian Mellen of Westfield, between the teeth, reducing the forces efit yard sale on Saturday, April 25, has started as a new student and is major- transmitted to the skull, he added. Red Dragons Faces the Green ing in professional cooking and baking. from 9 a.m. to noon at 219 Eaglecroft Russell Byrd Although the cost of a custom Baltimore International College is a sportsguard is considerably more than Road. Award has been given every year to a regionally accredited, private, non-profit a “stock,” or store bought mouthguard, Machine in SPF Soccer Asso. church member since Oakes died in 1982. college offering degree and certificate PUBLIC NOTICE The Red Dragons (Team #6) of the goal and just got it past the goal line. Dr. Geron believes the prevention of Oakes had worked on outreach programs programs through its School of Culinary injury far outweighs the costs and asso- Scotch Plains-Fanwood Soccer Associa- Matt Graziano had an outstanding in the Bethel Baptist Church since 1929. Arts and School of Business and Man- TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS ciated inconveniences. ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT tion First Grade Division and the Green game for the Dragons. He used plenty of The award was founded by Warren Vic- agement. Machine (Team #2) went head-to-head speed and hustle as he constantly pushed Mouthguards are required predomi- NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on the ball up field and pressured his nantly for football, boxing, and ice MAY 7, 1998 at 7:30 p.m. in the Municipal in a very competitive and exciting game Building, 430 Park Avenue, Scotch Plains, on April 18. Both teams did an outstand- opponent’s goal. His hustle paid off as he hockey. However, 34 percent of all bas- New Jersey, the Scotch Plains Zoning Board ing job on both ends of the field and the picked up an assist in the game. Read ketball injuries, where mouthguards of Adjustment will hold a public hearing to game saw the lead change several times. also registered an assist. Brendan McEvoy are not required, involve the teeth, he consider the appeal of: continued to be the Dragon’s dominant Philip Rosenkrantz, Thomas Read and explained. Matthew and Beverly Kuchar James Mason all shared time in goal for offensive threat as he has all year. McEvoy Other sports frequently associated for a Variance to permit the con- the Dragons. Each of them turned in a put on a show for the crowd with his struction of an addition to the great performance on the day. Chris outstanding ball handling skills. McEvoy PUBLIC NOTICE premises located at 2097 Aldene McManus turned in a stellar performance also tallied three goals and an assist on Avenue (Block No. 9204, Lot on the defensive side from his sweeper the day. TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS No. 28), Scotch Plains, contrary to the following section of the position. Jimmy Walsh and Vincent INVITATION TO BID Bianco were in the middle of the action Kevin McLane Eclipses Zoning Ordinance: all game long as they consistently dug the Invitations are extended to qualified Bid- Section 23-3.4A, Para. G, Col. ders to initially bid for the following project: 10 whereby minimum rear-yard ball out of a crowd and passed it to their BC Laxer Point Mark Barrier-Free Improvements to teammates. setback required is thirty (30) Boston College senior Kevin McLane Townhouse at Green Forest feet; proposed: 20.83 feet [by Offensively, John Maxwell got the Park plan]. Dragons first goal of the game as he took from Westfield netted four goals in a 12- Scotch Plains, New Jersey a perfect pass from Joseph Del Prete and 10 win over Providence on April 15, Bids will be accepted by mail or in Thomas Stappas for a Variance made an outstanding shot into the corner bringing his career total to 107. Coupled person at the Scotch Plains Municipal to permit the proposed garage with his 74 career assists, McLane now Building, 430 Park Avenue, Scotch and house additions at the prop- of the net. Del Prete also added two goals erty located at 1710 Cooper of his own in the game. His second goal has 181 career points which placed him Plains, New Jersey 07076 (ATTN.: Bar- bara Riepe, Township Clerk) until May 7, Road (Block No. 12201, Lot came as he took the ball in the middle of first on the Boston College All-Time point scoring list. 1998 at 10:30 a.m. At that time, the bids will No. 13), Scotch Plains, contrary a crowd in front of the Green Machine NEW LOCATION…Village Curtains has moved from its former location at 169 be publicly opened and read aloud. All bids to the following sections of the East Broad Street to 509 Central Avenue. The store features expanded lines of must be presented in sealed envelopes which Zoning Ordinance: merchandise and free parking is now available. Owners Karen and Bob Shupper are clearly marked “Barrier-Free Improve- have nearly 20 years of experience in the window treatment business. Section 23-3.4A, Para. A, Col. Arts and Crafts Festival ments to the Townhouse at Green Forest 8 whereby minimum side-yard Park, Scotch Plains, New Jersey 07076.” setback required is thirty (30) No bid will be received after the time and feet; existing and proposed: 19.5 date specified. After receipt of bids, no bid feet; and Set for May 3 in Cranford Village Curtains Announces may be withdrawn within sixty (60) days after the date of the bid opening except if provided Section 23-3.4A, Para. A, Col. The Cranford Chamber of Commerce sand art bottles will also be offered. forth herein. The bid of any Bidder who 9 whereby total setback required will hold its ninth Arts and Crafts Festival Admission and parking are free. The New Central Ave. Location consents to an extension may be held for for both side yards is sixty-five in the downtown business district on Sun- rain date is Sunday, May 31. Some ex- consideration for a longer period of time as (65) feet; existing: 43.67 feet; day, May 3, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. hibit space is still available. For more Village Curtains recently moved Mrs. Shupper, an experienced in- may be agreed upon between Bidder and the proposed: 21.22 feet. More than 150 crafts and food exhibi- information, please call The Advertising from 169 East Broad Street in West- terior decorator, offers free home con- Township. Bruce and Gay Abbott for a tors from six states will display and sell Alliance, Inc., which is promoting the field to a larger location at 509 Cen- sultation services and measuring for All bids must be on the bid forms provided Variance to permit the construc- their wares along the Eastman Plaza area event, at (908) 996-3036. tral Avenue. all types of window treatments such by the Township of Scotch Plains in the Bid tion of a deck at the property and North and South Union Avenues. The new store features expanded as valances, swags and jabots, pinch Package. Architectural Plans, Specifica- located at 1192 Hetfield Avenue tions, Instructions to Bidders and Pro- (Block No. 9203, Lot No. 9), Fine art, crafts, retail merchandise lines of ready-made curtains, custom pleat draperies, panels and more. posal Forms may be obtained at the and a variety of foods will be featured at Gwendolyn Schundler Scotch Plains, contrary to the curtains made in their own work Mr. Shupper specializes in win- MJBarone and Associates, P.C., 24 following section of the Zoning the festival. Professional artisans will be Ellingham Avenue, Monroe Township/ Receives First Honors room, drapery hardware, lace cur- dow coverings and installation of Ordinance: selling silver and gold jewelry, South- Jamesburg, New Jersey, between the west Indian Art, bonsai trees, original At St. Dominic Academy tains by Heritage Lace, notions, mini or wood blinds, verticals, pleated hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Mon- Section 23-3.4A, Para. G, Col. designer clothing, furniture and unusual threads, (in stock) roller shades and or honeycomb shades, roller shades, day through Friday for a non-refundable 10 whereby minimum rear-yard Mount Saint Dominic Academy, lo- accessories for the home. Free park- silhouettes and luminettes, etc. fee of Seventy-five Dollars ($75.00) made setback required is thirty (30) home accessories. feet; proposed: eighteen (18) From 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. and from 5 to cated in Caldwell, recently announced ing is now available. The owners of Village Curtains payable to “MJBarone & Associates, the names of students who achieved honor P.C.”. No documents will be mailed. Bids (+/-) feet [by scale]. 6 p.m., jazz music will be performed Village Curtains, owned and oper- have almost 20 years of experience in will be made on the Proposal Form in the outside the Cranford Hotel. From 1 to 3 roll status for the third marking period. M. Vandenbrande for a Vari- Among those students listed was fresh- ated by Karen and Bob Shupper since the window treatment business. manner designated herein and required by ance to permit the construction p.m., Cranford’s own “Intergenerational the Specifications. man Gwendolyn Schundler who received 1979, was originally located in the of a deck at the property located Orchestra,” a non-profit ensemble com- Stagehouse Village in Scotch Plains. PUBLIC NOTICE Bid proposals and all required documents at 2125 Meadow View Road prised of professional and non-profes- first honors. Gwendolyn is the daughter must be completed and submitted by the of Robert and Pamela Schundler of West- In 1993, they moved to 169 East (Block No. 9201, Lot No. 21), sional singers ranging from elementary SHERIFF’S SALE date as set forth above. All documents in the Scotch Plains, contrary to the school age children to senior citizens, field. Broad Street. SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, enclosed Bid Package must accompany the following section of the Zoning will take the stage. CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, bid proposal. Ordinance: DOCKET NO. F-10484-97. In addition to the above documents, a A Health Fair sponsored by Union PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE Section 23-3.4A, Para. G, Col. AAMES CAPITAL CORPORATION, certified check, cashier’s check or bid bond Hospital will be held inside the former 10 whereby minimum rear-yard SHERIFF’S SALE SHERIFF’S SALE PLAINTIFF vs. SALVATORE SAVATTERI issued by a responsible bank, trust com- setback required is thirty (30) Cranford Book Store on North Avenue. SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, AND KAREN SAVATTERI, HIS WIFE; ET pany or insurance company, payable to the feet; proposed: twelve (12) (+/-) There will also be a petting zoo on Alden CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, ALS, DEFENDANT. Township of Scotch Plains shall be submit- feet [by plan]. Avenue. In addition, pony rides, a DOCKET NO. F-1207-92. DOCKET NO. F-00120-97. CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, ted with each bid as a guaranty that if a Moonwalk, storytelling and creation of LUSITANIA FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, FERNANDO CUNHA AND ANA MARIA DATED FEBRUARY 19, 1998 FOR SALE contract is awarded, the Bidder shall ex- Charles Read d/b/a Read Auto PLAINTIFF vs. AMITY INVESTMENT CUNHA, H/W, AND JOAO AMARO AND OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. ecute said Contract and furnish the bonds Parts for a Use Variances to PUBLIC NOTICE CORPORATION, RAYMOND M. ILDA AMARO, H/W, PLAINTIFF vs. By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu- required by the Contract Documents (“Bids permit the installation of a free- MASTAPETER, ET ALS, DEFENDANT. ANSELMA CORONA, NANCY GASTON, tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by Security”). The Bid Security shall be in the standing directional sign and roof- TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, JACKSON WILLIAMS, LUZ ROJAS AND public vendue, on the 6th Floor of the Union amount of ten percent (10%) of the total mounted identification signs at PLANNING BOARD DATED MAY 23, 1997 FOR SALE OF BRENDA GEE, DEFENDANT. County Court House (Tower) 2 Broad Street, amount of the bid or Twenty-Thousand Dol- the following properties: NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the MORTGAGED PREMISES. CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, Elizabeth, New Jersey on WEDNESDAY lars ($20,000.00), whichever is lower. 1612 and 1632 East Second Planning Board of the Township of Scotch By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu- DATED DECEMBER 5, 1997 FOR SALE THE 20TH DAY OF MAY A.D., 1998 at two All Bid Security, except the Bid Security of Street (Block No. 402, Lot No. Plains will hold a Public Hearing on Monday, tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. o’clock in the afternoon of said day. All the three (3) apparent lowest responsible 3.01 and Block No. 403, Lot May 4, 1998, at 7:30 p.m. in the Council public vendue, on the 6th Floor of the Union By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu- successful bidders must have 20% of their Bidders shall, if requested in writing, be No. 3), Scotch Plains, whereby Chambers, Municipal Building, 430 Park County Court House (Tower) 2 Broad Street, tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by bid available in cash or certified check at the returned after ten (10) days from the open- roof-mounted facade signs are Avenue, Scotch Plains, New Jersey to con- Elizabeth, New Jersey on WEDNESDAY public vendue, on the 6th Floor of the Union conclusion of the sales. ing of the bids (Sundays and holiday ex- prohibited pursuant to Section sider the Minor Subdivision application of THE 6TH DAY OF MAY A.D., 1998 at two County Court House (Tower) 2 Broad Street, The judgment amount is $178,188.04. cepted) and the bids of such Bidders shall 23-3.4c, Paragraph H, Column Antonio Appezzato for 215 Westfield Road, o’clock in the afternoon of said day. All Elizabeth, New Jersey on WEDNESDAY AAMES CAPITAL CORPORATION VS. be considered withdrawn. 10 (h) of the Zoning Ordinance. Block No. 2901, Lot No. 1, R-3A Zone which successful bidders must have 20% of their THE 6TH DAY OF MAY A.D., 1998 at two SALVATORE SAVATTERI and KAREN The Township reserves the right to reject proposes to subdivide the existing lot into bid available in cash or certified check at the o’clock in the afternoon of said day. All SAVATTERI, his wife; WESTFIELD PEDI- any or all bids, and to waive immaterial 1624 East Second Street two (2) lots, demolish the existing garage conclusion of the sales. successful bidders must have 20% of their ATRICS, PA; SUMMIT BANK. informalities, or to accept any bid which, in (Block No. 403, Lot No. 1.01), and construct a new detached garage. The The judgment amount is $168,667.51. bid available in cash or certified check at the LOCATED IN THE BOROUGH OF the opinion of the Township of Scotch Plains, Scotch Plains, whereby free- following variances and waivers are required: The property to be sold is located in the conclusion of the sales. MOUNTAINSIDE, COUNTY OF UNION will be in the best interest of the Township. standing signs are prohibited pur- Lot No. 1.01 – City of Elizabeth, County of Union and State The judgment amount is $239,238.64. AND STATE OF NEW JERSEY. The Township will evaluate all bids and any suant to Section 23-3.11 of the Section 23-3.4A – Front Yard Set- of New Jersey. The property to be sold is located in the PROPERTY ADDRESS: 380 NEW award will be made to the lowest responsible Zoning Ordinance. back Commonly known as 247 Ripley Place, City of Elizabeth, County of Union and state PROVIDENCE ROAD, MOUNTAINSIDE, Bidder whose bid conforms to this solicita- Amos Nelson d/b/a Required: 30 feet. Elizabeth, New Jersey. of New Jersey. The property is commonly NEW JERSEY 07092. tion. McDowell’s Heating for a Use Existing: 5 feet +/- to front edge of Being also known as Lot No. 602 in Block known as 608-610 Meadow Street, Eliza- TAX LOT NO. 10 BLOCK NO. 15E. The selected Bidder will, within three (3) Variance to permit the parking of porch. No. 1 on the official Tax Map of the City of beth, New Jersey. DIMENSIONS: 100.00 FEET WIDE X days of award of the bid, enter into an movable trailers on the property 10 feet 4 inches to main Elizabeth. Tax Lot No. 1255 B, Block No. 8. 360.00 FEET DEEP. appropriate contract with the Township. located at 817 Jerusalem Road body of the house. Dimensions: (approximately) 81.6 feet x Dimensions: approximately 58 feet by 160 NEAREST CROSS STREET: SITUATE All Bidders must comply with P.L. 1975, (Block No. 6306, Lot No. 10), Section 23-3.4A – Rear Yard Set- 39.07 feet x 70.6 feet x 37.5 feet. feet. ON THE SOUTHEASTERLY SIDE OF Chapter 127, entitled “An Act Relating to Scotch Plains, contrary to the back: Nearest Cross Street: (approximately) Nearest Cross Street: situate on Meadow NEW PROVIDENCE ROAD 365.41 FEET Affirmative Action in Relation to Discrimina- following section of the Zoning Required: 30 feet. 562.5 feet from Second Street. Street approximately 30 feet north of the FROM THE SOUTHWESTERLY SIDE OF tion in Connection with Certain Public Con- Ordinance: Proposed: 21 feet +/- to rear of deck. There is due approximately the sum of intersection of Fairmont Avenue. OLD TOTE ROAD. tracts and Supplementing the ‘Law Against Lot No. 1.02 – $173,650.24 together with lawful interest There is due approximately the sum of There is due approximately the sum of Discrimination’ approved April 16, 1945 (P.L. Section 23-3.14 whereby the Section 23-2.2a – Structures built and costs. $247,922.45 together with lawful interest $182,860.28 together with lawful interest 1945, Chapter 169)”, N.J.A.C. 17:27, as parking of box trailers is prohib- within 50 feet of stream beds. There is a full legal description on file in and costs. and costs. amended from time to time, and the Ameri- ited. Required: 50 feet. the Union County Sheriff’s Office. There is a full legal description on file in There is a full legal description on file in cans With Disability Act. All interested persons may be present Proposed: 47 feet +/- by scale The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn the Union County Sheriff’s Office. the Union County Sheriff’s Office. Where applicable, prevailing wage rate and be heard. Section 23-4.2a – Averaging front this sale. The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn shall be paid to all workers on the job as per The file pertaining to this application is yard setbacks. RALPH FROEHLICH this sale. this sale. N.J.A.C. 34:11-56, 25 et seq. in the Office of the Zoning Board of Adjust- All interested parties may be present and SHERIFF RALPH FROEHLICH RALPH FROEHLICH BY ORDER OF THE TOWNSHIP OF ment, 430 Park Avenue, 2nd Floor, Scotch be heard. The file pertaining to this applica- DURKIN & DURKIN, Attorneys SHERIFF SHERIFF SCOTCH PLAINS OF THE COUNTY OF Plains, and is available for public inspection tion is in the Office of the Planning Board 1120 Bloomfield Avenue FRIERI AND CONROY, Attorneys SPEAR AND HOFFMAN, P.A., Attorneys UNION, STATE OF NEW JERSEY. during regular office hours. and is available for public inspection during P.O. Box 1289 777 Walnut Avenue 1034 Laurel Oak Road, Suite 1 Thomas Atkins Linda M. Lies regular office hours. West Caldwell, New Jersey 07007-9452 Cranford, New Jersey 07016 Voorhees, New Jersey 08043 Municipal Manager Secretary to the Barbara Horev CH-753207 (WL) CH-753701 (WL) CH-753734 (WL) Barbara Riepe Zoning Board of Adjustment Secretary to the Planning Board 4 T - 4/9, 4/16, 4 T - 4/9, 4/16, 4 T - 4/23, 4/30 Township Clerk Township of Scotch Plains 1 T – 4/23/98, The Times Fee: $35.70 4/23 & 4/30/98 Fee: $167.28 4/23 & 4/30/98 Fee: $167.28 5/7 & 5/14/98 Fee: $187.68 1 T – 4/23/98, The Times Fee: $82.62 1 T – 4/23/98, The Times Fee: $93.84 Page 16 Thursday, April 23, 1998 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION ‘Y’ Plans Trips to Europe Lecturer-Journalist To be Guest Speaker For Teens During Summer At Hadassah Meeting As part of its Teen Summer Pro- This summer, the Westfield “Y” The next meeting of the Westfield gram offerings, the Westfield “Y” will also continue its exchange with Chapter of Hadassah will take place will be sponsoring two ventures across the YMCA from Lubeck, Germany. on Monday, April 27, at 7:30 p.m. at the Atlantic. In late July, a contingent of teens Temple Emanu-El, 756 East Broad The first of these will be to Portu- from Germany will spend two weeks Street, in Westfield. gal, host country of EXPO ’98, the in the United States, interacting with President Renate Bieber will con- last world exposition of the 20th cen- Westfield youth and experiencing duct a brief business meeting, during tury. From Sunday, August 2, through American culture. which there will be a vote for the Thursday, August 13, Westfield teens Then, from August 10 to 19, teens 1998-1999 slate of officers. will have the opportunity to go from the Westfield “Y” will accom- The guest speaker for the evening sightseeing in Lisbon, travel to the pany the German visitors on their will be Edith Sobel. Her topic will be Lousa Mountains, and camp with return to Bornhoved, and spend time “All That Glitters Is Not Gold.” Hav- “Y” teens from throughout the world. camping with other teens from ing recently returned from Israel, They will also have a chance to take throughout Europe, as well as travel- Ms. Sobel will bring chapter mem- in the various pavilions and exhibits ing to local points of interest. bers up to date on the current politi- associated with EXPO ’98, including At the end of the trip, the Westfield cal climate. the world’s largest aquarium. “Y” group will spend a few days in Ms. Sobel is a lecturer, journalist, Copenhagen. critic, reviewer and commentator. African Violet Society Each trip will be chaperoned by She is the Editor of the Jewish Com- experienced youth workers, includ- munity News, the bimonthly publica- Plans Show and Sale ing the Westfield “Y” Teen Program tion of the Jewish Federation of North The Union County Chapter of the Directors and Roosevelt Intermedi- IN CONCERT…The Rahway Valley Jerseyaires Chorus will perform in concert on Friday, May 8, at the Westfield Jersey and Greater Clifton-Passaic. African Violet Society of America ate School Principal Kenneth Memorial Library as part of the library’s year-long 10th anniversary celebration. She has served as Chairwoman of will hold its annual African violet Shulack. Adult Jewish Education for the show and plant sale at All Saints An informational meeting con- Northern New Jersey Region of Episcopal Church, 559 Park Avenue cerning the trips will be held tonight, Hadassah. in Scotch Plains, on Friday, May 1, Thursday, April 23, at 7:30 p.m. at Jerseyaires Chorus to Perform Sara Pankratz to Perform The chapter is sponsoring a trip to from 6 to 9 p.m. and on Saturday, the Westfield “Y,” 220 Clark Street. With Oak Knoll Dancers the new Jewish Heritage Museum in May 2, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For further information, please call New York City, with lunch at the The theme this year will be Linda Johnson, Director of Youth At Westfield Library May 8 Culinary Institute, on Tuesday, May Sara Pankratz, of Westfield, is among 12. For further information, please “Springtime Splendor.” Admission Programs, at (908) 233-2700 Exten- Rahway Valley Jerseyaires Cho- For more information, please con- the performers who will display their is free. call Jeanne at (908) 232-3308. sion No. 252. rus members, of the Society for the tact Chairwoman Ann Arkel at (908) jazz, ballet, and lyrical point talents dur- Preservation and Encouragement of 233-5878 or (908) 789-4090. ing a concert of the Oak Knoll Dancers on Friday, May 1, at 7 p.m. Tamaques School Barber Shop Quartet Singing in The Rahway Valley Chapter’s The annual concert will be held in the America, Inc., will perform in the funding has been made possible in Campion Center at Oak Knoll School of To Hold Plant Sale Westfield Memorial Library to cel- part by the New Jersey State Council the Holy Child, located at 44 Blackburn ebrate the 10th anniversary of the on the Arts, Department of State, Road in Summit. For Mother’s Day new library located at 550 East Broad through a grant administered by the The Oak Knoll Dancers are in grades 7 Tamaques Elementary School will Street in Westfield on Friday, May Union Office of Cultural and Heri- through 12 and study dance at the school, hold its annual Mother’s Day plant 8, at 8 p.m. tage Affairs. as well as with outside instructors. sale on Friday, May 8, from 9 a.m. The program, sponsored by the The Jerseyaires rehearse every Sara is an eighth grader at the school and is the daughter of John and Kathleen until 4 p.m. at the school, located at Friends of the Westfield Memorial Monday at 7:30 p.m. in the First Pankratz of Westfield. 641 Willow Grove Road in Westfield. Library, is free and open to the pub- Baptist Church Hall, 170 Elm Street The performance is free and open to There will be a large selection of lic. Tickets are limited and can be in Westfield. For more information, the public, but reservations are required. annual flats, hanging baskets, herbs, obtained at the library circulation please call (908) 233-7188 or (908) For information, please contact the dance and vegetables. Please call (908) 518- desk. 925-2629. studio at (908) 522-8150. 0608 for further information.

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"PARK LIKE" PRIVACY PURE PERFECTION Cozy Cape was renovated in 1992. Well maintained home Spectacular 5 Bedroom, 3 full Bath stone front Colonial. 2 with 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths, newer Kitchen with sliders to a story entry foyer with marble floor. A fully equipped Kitchen deck which overlooks private town owned woods. Offered would impress any chef, the adjoining Family Room with at $219,900 in Westfield. fireplace, hardwood floors, & sliders to deck overlooks the private gardens & woods. Too many amenities to mention! Offered at $498,500 in Scotch Plains. A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood Thursday, April 23, 1998 Page 17 Greater U.C. Realtors Assoc. Author Tim Benford to Visit Offers Seventeen Scholarships Local Library on April 30 The Greater Union County Asso- $1,500, one Special Honorary schol- Author and novelist Tim Benford ciation of Realtors has announced arship at $1,500 and nine general will present an insider’s view of the that 17 educational scholarships are scholarships at $1,250 each. ins-and-outs of publishing, and share now being awarded through the New Applications may be picked up at some personal reminiscences of his Jersey Association of Realtors the Greater Union County Associa- friendship with the late James (NJAR). tion of Realtors at 767 Central Av- Michener, during an appearance at Applicants for the scholarship enue, Westfield. All applications must the Mountainside Public Library at should be pursuing an education at be typed and returned to the New 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 30. the undergraduate or graduate levels Jersey Association of Realtors by 5 or be seniors in high school. Resi- p.m. Thursday, April 30. Applica- Westfield Old Guard dents of New Jersey, limited to mem- tions received after that date will not bers of NJAR or relatives of mem- be considered. Lists May Activities bers, are eligible for scholarship as- The Old Guard of Westfield, orga- sistance. ‘Imagination Day’ Set nized in 1933, meets every Thursday Those considering a career in real at 10 a.m. at the YMCA, 220 Clark Tim Benford estate, as evidenced by a major in real At Storytime on Elm Street, in Westfield. Mr. Benford, a resident of estate or related field of study, will be An interactive program featuring The organization provides activi- Mountainside, is the author of eight given special consideration. trains, track layouts, bridges, tun- ties, special programs and fellow- books, and most familiar to area resi- Related fields include the follow- nels and new 1998 products will be ship for retired and semi-retired men dents as co-author of “Righteous ing topics: buying, servicing and sell- led by BRIO consultant Lucy Pieklo who wish to continue living an active Carnage,” the true crime story of the ing, leading, exchanging, financing, at Storytime on Elm on Saturday, SAFETY FIRST…Proudly displaying new Pedestrian Safety Signs for West- lifestyle. Weekly meetings feature List family murders in Westfield, on appraising, management, syndication April 25. field, pictured left to right, are: Chamber Board of Directors Jubb Corbett, guest speakers, films and other pro- which he collaborated with Jim and urban planning. Train lovers, both children and Warren Rorden, Councilwoman Gail S. Vernick, Kenneth B. Marsh, Town grams. Johnson. The criteria for selection include parents, are invited to participate in Engineer; Russell Evans, Robert Katz; Darryl Walker, Michael LaPlace, Regular group activities are also The author’s latest effort is en- academic achievements, financial this hands-on opportunity to find out Downtown Westfield Corporation Executive Director, and Debbie Schmidt, offered, such as golf, bowling, bridge, titled “The Ultimate World War II need, sincerity of purpose in real more about the popular appealing Chamber Executive Director. day trips, luncheons, a chorus group Quiz Book.” A 480-page hard cover estate endeavors, contribution to fam- and educational wooden trains and which performs regularly at charity entry, it is actually a new, single- ily, school and community. other BRIO toy possibilities. functions, public gatherings and for- volume packaging of the two-vol- All decisions as to whether or not Ms. Pieklo will be on hand from 11 New Pedestrian Safety Signs mal concerts, as well as shuffleboard. ume set originally published as “The an applicant qualifies will be at the a.m. to 3 p.m. to involve children in The upcoming programs for Thurs- World War II Quiz & Fact Book” by discretion of the selection commit- play, to demonstrate, and to provide days in May are: Harper & Row in the early 1980s. tee. information on the new interactive Are Installed in Downtown May 7 — Arthritis Foundation, The book covers all theaters of The scholarships include two items. The Westfield Department of Pub- “The Chamber of Commerce feels New Jersey Chapter, with George operation on land, sea, and in the air, Nancy Reynolds scholarships at As a bonus feature of “Imagina- lic Works has begun installing the this effort is essential to insure the Kennell. and features more than 143 photo- $2,000 each; one Robert Ferguson tion Day” at Storytime on Elm, all new Pedestrian Safety Signs in the safety of shoppers and visitors to the May 14 — The Miller-Cory House, graphs, including some 50 from vet- scholarship at $1,500; one Armel BRIO products will be discounted town’s central business district. town,” he added. with Christine Glazer. erans or their families which were Nutter scholarship at $1,500; one substantially the whole day. The Westfield Area Chamber of The new flex-stake signs are the May 21 — Insurance Fraud, with not previously published prior to the Cye Schwartz scholarship at $1,500, For further information, please call Commerce Board of Directors unani- design approved by the New Jersey John Kennedy, New Jersey Deputy original volumes. one Dean Gallo scholarship at $1,500; (908) 232-1343, or inquire at the mously endorsed this pedestrian Department of Transportation for Attorney General. The publication comprises nearly one William Luzzi scholarship at store at 35 Elm Street in Westfield. safety initiative, which was intro- permanent installation in the road. May 28 — Electric Deregulation, 2000 facts and brain teasers, along duced by First Ward Councilwoman According to the regulations, the PSE&G, with Trevin Langston. with little-known anecdotes, vi- and Republican Mayoral candidate signs must be placed 150 feet from an For further information, please call gnettes, and statistics. It went on sale ‘Y’ to Celebrate 75th Year Gail S. Vernick in 1995. intersection. Don Finter at (908) 233-1407. earlier this week nationwide. “We are looking forward to creat- Their purpose is to remind motorists ing a safer environment for pedestri- that New Jersey state law mandates With Gala Dinner Dance ans in the downtown,” said Council- that cars yield to pedestrians at cross- Create Your Own Dream Home In celebration of its 75th anniver- a healthy “spirit, mind and body,” woman Vernick. walks. The Chamber also reminds pe- sary, the Westfield “Y” is planning a according to Jill Sitcer, a spokes- As part of the Westfield Chamber’s destrians to cross only at designated gala dinner dance on Thursday, May woman for the Westfield “Y” Anni- 50th Anniversary Celebration this crosswalks for their own safety. 14, at The Westwood on North Av- versary Committee. year, donations to pay for the signs enue in Garwood. All are invited to The “Y” offers a full range of ser- were pledged by board members Teachers to Stage attend this event, which will honor vices including child-care, parent Warren Rorden of Rorden Realty, the work the “Y” has done in the education, teen leadership training, Stan Baum of Scott Shoes, Russell Demonstration Today Evans of Print Tech, Robert Katz of community over the years. and senior citizens’ activities, while At Union Catholic High Beginning at 6:30 p.m., the evening continuing its traditional role of pro- Marvin Katz Realty, and Darryl will feature a full-course dinner, an moting and teaching physical fit- Walker of Westfield Web site, Jubb Corbett of Legg Mason, and Scott Archdiocese of Newark Catholic open bar and dancing to The King’s ness. high school teachers will stage a dem- Road dance band. Tickets are $50 per The “Y” sponsored “Kids Expo” Beresford of Summit Bank. Only once in a lifetime does an opportunity like this arise. “We feel sure that the Pedestrian onstration at Union Catholic High A select number of building lots have become available in Westfield and person and may be obtained at the for three years, and recently initiated School, in Scotch Plains, today, Thurs- “Y,” located at 220 Clark Street. Westfield’s annual family New Year’s Safety Signs will help in the effort to Scotch Plains for you to design your own home, or select from our available make downtown Westfield more pe- day, April 23, in demonstration of the models. Create your part of historic Westfield or Scotch Plains; Babbling For more information, please call Eve celebration, “First Night West- Archdiocese’s decision not to allow brooks – Tree lined streets – Close to transportation – Outstanding schools. (908) 233-2700. The deadline for ob- field.” In addition, the “Y” has par- destrian friendly,” said Mr. Baum, Chamber Chairman. the teachers to contribute six cents per Dream homes available from $399,900 to $799,900+. taining tickets is Friday, May 1; how- ticipated in programs with other coun- hour from their pay into a supplemen- Call the new home specialists at Westfield Realty today! ever, a limited number of tickets may tries. tal Laborers’ International Union of be available until Monday, May 11. The “Y” welcomes as members Westfield Republicans North America (LIUNA)/ American 301 Lenox Avenue • Westfield Founded in Westfield in 1923, the men and women of all ages, regard- Plan Meeting on May 6 Federation of Labor and Congress of “Y” has served thousands of towns- less of race, religion or national ori- The Westfield Republican Club will Industrial Organizations (AFL-CIO) 908 • 232 • 9500 people under the creed of cultivating gin. hold its next meeting on Wednesday, pension program. May 6, at 7 p.m. at B.G. Fields Res- Teachers have planned the dem- Michael C. Buccola Westfield Foundation Trustees taurant on Springfield Avenue in onstration from 8 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Westfield. and again from 1:30 until 3 p.m. Realtor/Broker Councilwoman Gail S. Vernick, Annual Meeting Set for May 5 the Republican candidate for Mayor, will discuss the issues affecting West- The Board of Trustees of the West- the Westfield community and the en- field Foundation invite the public to hancement of the quality of life for all of field as the town prepares to enter the attend the 23rd annual meeting of the its citizens, explained Foundation spokes- new millennium. Foundation on Tuesday, May 5, at 7:30 woman Elizabeth B. Chance. The meeting will also include an p.m. It fulfills this purpose through an on- informational session about upcom- The meeting will be held in the Com- going grants program, as well as provid- ing political campaigns in the area. A munity Room at the Westfield Munici- ing stewardship of endowment funds for number of local officials will be in pal Building, located 425 East Broad many local charities, scholarship funds attendance. Street. and field of interest funds. All town residents who are inter- Reports on the activities of the Foun- As of December 31, 1997, Trustees ested in learning more about the club dation for 1997 will be heard, and sev- were managing assets of over $6 million, 600 North Avenue, West • Westfield • 908-233-0065 eral grant recipients will speak on the and since its inception have returned are invited to attend. impact the Foundation’s grants have had over $1.5 million to the community There will be a cash bar and an on their programs. through grants and other distributions. opportunity for members to socialize The Westfield Foundation, founded in Anyone interested in attending the before the meeting. For more infor- 1975, is a community foundation whose meeting should respond to the office by mation, please call Lee Miller at (908) purpose is to promote the betterment of calling (908) 233-9787. 789-8657. Are You Ready to Sell Your Home At 4% Commission? At Barrett & Crain Realtors, we customize the commission to meet the needs of each individual client. Barrett & Crain Realtors will determine the plan best suited for your needs with savings that can range from $3,000 to $20,000 depending on the plan and the selling price of your home. Call Dwight Weeks, President of Barrett & Crain to find out why, at 2% savings, there is no competitive disadvantage. Call to find out more about this truly unique service.

560 Springfield Ave., Suite F • Westfield • (908) 232-6300 • E-Mail: [email protected] The John Scudder House circa 1890 One of Westfield’s few remaining Revolutionary-era 20 Prospect Street • Westfield, NJ 07090 • (908) 232-0300 farmhouses. This historic homestead is situated very privately on nearly 3/4 acre of spacious lawns, mature trees and flowering shrubs. Meticulously maintained and beautifully preserved by the present owners, this lovely 9 room home offers the charm and ambiance of a bygone era as well as the modern conveniences for today’s living. The Scudder Farmhouse is a beautifully preserved reminder of Westfield’s earliest history and architecture. It was designated an official Westfield Landmark by the Westfield Historic Preservation Commission in 1995. WILLIAMSBURG COLONIAL CENTER HALL COLONIAL Center Hall Colonial in the prestigious Washington School area home in move-in con- Wychwood Area. Ten rooms, 3 Bedrooms, 3 dition, 8 rooms, 4 Bedrooms, 2½ Baths, on a By Appointment Only Offered at $639,000. full Baths, Living Room, formal Dining Room, large lot. Living Room, formal Dining Room, Family Room, Recreation Room, and updated unique Kitchen/Family Room area, large Bed- Carol Tener * 908-233-2243 Kitchen. On a large lot with a two car garage. rooms with cedar lined closets and 2 car ga- NJAR Million Dollar Sales Club 1984-1997 $629,000 rage. $439,000 Page 18 Thursday, April 23, 1998 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Anti-Bias Forum to be Held Parents Workshop to Focus Wednesday at St. Helen’s On Resolution of Conflicts For the fourth consecutive year, the resident in the county. Westfield parents are invited to a Anger. Union County Committee Against Mr. Manahan and Ms. Warmbrand two-session workshop entitled • Dealing With Difficult People. Hate is sponsoring an evening of anti- will join Dr. Bass and a panel of experts “Working It Out: Conflict Resolu- • Finding Solutions. bias messages in a dramatic program that will include Dr. Ronald Applbaum, tion Training For Parents,” to be held • Establishing Consequences. set for Wednesday, April 29, at 7 p.m. President of Kean University; Union on Tuesdays, April 28 and May 5, in • Preventing, Identifying and Cop- at St. Helen’s Roman Catholic Church, County School Superintendent Dr. the Westfield High School (WHS) ing with At-Risk Behaviors. 1600 Rahway Avenue in Westfield. Frances Lobman; Sister Rose Therring cafeteria starting at 7:30 p.m. Parents will be active participants The annual program is dedicated of Seton Hall University; Rolando Carol Gerson and Maureen in the workshops and will have the to the memory of the late Union Torres, the Director of the New Jersey Mazzarese, who coordinated and fa- opportunity to work out real-life situ- County Prosecutor Andrew K. Division of Civil Rights; Patricia Lenn, cilitated last year’s parenting work- ations and share ideas and experi- Ruotolo, Jr., who was a noted activist Regional Director of the Community shops, “The Power of Positive ences. against bias crimes in New Jersey. Relations Service of the New Jersey Parenting,” will be this year’s work- The workshops are co-sponsored Dr. Leon Bass, a retired educator and Division of Criminal Justice, and shop presenters, along with students by the Westfield Municipal Alliance/ United States Army Engineering Com- Patricia Smith-Chambers, a consult- from the high school REACH and PANDA and the Westfield Board of bat Battalion veteran, who helped liber- ant on bias affairs. Connection-Peer Leadership pro- Education. ate the Buchenwald Concentration Moderating the presentation will grams. Funding is provided by the Union Camp, will head a panel of speakers and be Deputy Attorney General Robin The two-session workshop is for County Coalition for the Prevention guest presenters at the program. Parker of the Office of Bias Crime parents of students in all grades. of Substance Abuse, Institute for Pre- The event has attracted hundreds and Community Relations at the New Areas addressed will include: vention, and Saint Barnabas Behav- • Problem-Solving Steps. ioral Network. of participants each year since it be- Jersey Division of Criminal Justice. ’S WONDERFUL TIME…The Westfield Symphony Orchestra’s March 28 gan in 1994, according to Union Union County Police Chief Will- gala, entitled ’S Wonderful, celebrated the centennial of George Gershwin’s • Active Listening. For more information, please call County Executive Assistant Prosecu- iam Mannix, President of the Union birth. Joining WSO Friends President Georgann Dowling, left, and WSO Board • Recognizing and Controlling (908) 789-4550. tor Robert P. O’Leary. County Police Chiefs Association, President Jane E. Kelly, second from left, at a private sponsors reception and “Standing Together Against Hate said law enforcement has to respond auction preview were, pictured left to right, State Senate President Donald T. IV” is a community forum that will DiFrancesco and his wife, Diane, and Honorary Gala Chairmen Germaine and Genealogical Society Plans immediately “with the full force of Richard Trabert. The event, held at the Hilton at Short Hills, produced record include business leaders, government the law” to present a united stand attendance and exceeded its fund-raising goals. professionals, law enforcement per- against hate offenses, and added he sonnel, and members of educational, expects a large turnout at the forum. ‘New Routes to Old Roots’ religious, media, and civic and com- The program sponsors, all pledged Westfield Symphony Gala The Genealogical Society of the make a check payable to the Genea- munity organizations. to work to lessen bias crimes and West Fields (GSWF) has planned a logical Society of the West Fields. “This program is one way by which offenses by promoting sensitivity, symposium entitled “New Routes to The names, addresses and telephone we can examine our own sensitivi- education and understanding, include Described as ’S Wonderful Old Roots,” which will be offered on numbers of those attending each day ties, strengthen our resolve, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation, More than 260 friends and support- The Town Bank of Westfield. two successive Saturdays, May 2 and should be included. broaden our outreach to enlist com- the New Jersey Bias Officers Asso- ers of the Westfield Symphony Orches- Individual sponsors included Mr. May 9, from 10 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. Attendees should indicate “Sym- munity support to educate our youth,” ciation, the Prosecutor’s Office, the tra (WSO) turned out for the and Mrs. Robert Dillon, Mr. and Mrs. in the Meeting Room of the West- posium” on the lower left of the said Terri L. Warmbrand, Chair- Union County Board of Chosen Free- symphony’s 1998 gala, entitled “’S Charles Gulotta, Ellen Remer of Mar- field Memorial Library, 550 East check, and mail to GSWF, care of woman of the Committee. holders, Kean University Board of Wonderful!” tin Jewelers, Mr. and Mrs. James Tay- Broad Street, in Westfield. Westfield Memorial Library, 550 “Incidents of anti-Semitic graffiti, Trustees and the university’s Jewish The black-tie event celebrating the lor, and Mr. and Mrs. Henry Kelly. There will be two presentations East Broad Street, Westfield, 07090- swastikas discovered in public build- Faculty and Staff Association, the centennial of George Gershwin’s birth Mrs. Kelly was joined by Maestro each day, with a refreshment break in 2116. ings, and other acts motivated by Holocaust Commission and the Anti- was held at the Hilton at Short Hills on David Wroe in acknowledging the between the programs. For further information, please call hate or racism have no place in this Defamation League. March 28. symphony’s appreciation for Mr. and On May 2, two aspects of “Genea- Nancy Fratt at (908) 233-7236. county,” she said. Other sponsors include B’nai Guests danced to Gershwin music Mrs. Trabert’s many contributions to logical Problem Solving” will be dis- The committee, which represents B’rith, New Jersey Shomrim, the and were treated to an auction led by the arts in New Jersey. cussed, including “Probing the Tours Slated for May 3 an array of diverse ethnic, racial, reli- National Conference of Christians Westfield attorney Jon Bramnick. Items They revealed that Mrs. Trabert, a Depths of Common Resources” and gious and professional backgrounds, and Jews, the state Department of for the auction were donated by local representative to the New Jersey State “An Overview of Uncommon At Cannonball House has sponsored a county-wide commu- Education and the New Jersey Divi- businesses and individuals. Council for the Arts, and Mr. Trabert, Sources.” The circa 1760 Osborn Cannon- nity forum each year, and invited ev- sion on Civil Rights. Mercedes Cooper of Murray Hill, a as Executive Director of Public Affairs For May 9, the “Computers and ball House Museum, located at 1840 ery school superintendent, religious At 7 p.m., a short movie called The member of the WSO Board of Direc- for Merck, have helped support the Genealogy” program will feature Front Street in Scotch Plains, will be leader, police chief, elected official Shadow of Hate will be presented, to tors, and WSO Friends President state’s diverse arts organizations. “Computers and Data Management” open on Sunday, May 3, from 2 to 4 and area legislator to its program. inform viewers about bias and hate Georgann Dowling of Westfield co- The WSO reported record atten- and “The Internet — A New Genea- p.m. “I strongly believe in the develop- crimes through a history of immigra- chaired the gala. dance at the event, and exceeded its logical Resource.” A display of old hats covering a ment of absolute enforcement and tion. Honorary Gala Chairmen Germaine fund raising goals. Ms. Cooper said A donation of $7 per person per period of more than 150 years will prosecution for every crime that is Sergeant Steven Siegel, who heads and Richard Trabert received a special the event was further enhanced by the day will be charged to defray the cost continue for the day, and costumed fueled by hatred, bias or intolerance,” the Bias Unit in the Prosecutor’s Office, salute by WSO President Jane E. Kelly generosity of Mr. and Mrs. Al Driver of of materials provided. The registra- docents will give tours of the mu- said Union County Prosecutor Tho- said the program is free and will also at a private sponsors reception and Mountainside, who contributed their tion deadline is Tuesday, April 28. seum. mas V. Manahan, who said such acts include interpretation for the hearing- auction preview for corporate sponsors 50-50 cash raffle winnings back to the Non-members are invited to attend. Visitors are welcome. There is no degrade the quality of life for every impaired, as well as plenty of parking. such as Merck, PNC Private Bank, and orchestra. To register, participants should admission charge.

Coldwell Banker Schlott, Realtors, 209 Central Avenue, Coldwell Banker Schlott, Realtors, 209 Central Avenue, Coldwell Banker Schlott, Realtors, 209 Central Avenue, Coldwell Banker Schlott, Realtors, 209 Central Avenue, Coldwell Banker Schlott, Realtors, 209 Central Avenue, Westfield has announced the listing and sale of the above Westfield has announced the sale of the above property Westfield has announced the listing and sale of the above Westfield has announced the listing and sale of the above Westfield has announced the listing and sale of the above property at 465 Brookside Place, Cranford. The property at 1433 Highland Avenue, Plainfield. The property was property at 513 Woodland Avenue, Mountainside. The property at 11 Marlin Court, Westfield. The property was property at 143 Second Street, Fanwood. The property was listed by Barbara Zeckman and negotiations of the handled by John DeMarco. property was listed by Harriet Lifson and negotiations of listed by Hye-Young Choi and negotiations of the sale were was listed by Clarissa Kantor and negotiations of the sale sale were by Dan Whellan. the sale were by Tom Shea. by Judith Koeppel. were by Margaret Maguire.

Coldwell Banker Schlott, Realtors, 209 Central Avenue, Coldwell Banker Schlott, Realtors, 209 Central Avenue, Coldwell Banker Schlott, Realtors, 209 Central Avenue, Coldwell Banker Schlott, Realtors, 209 Central Avenue, Coldwell Banker Schlott, Realtors, 209 Central Avenue, Westfield has announced its participation in the sale of the Westfield has announced the sale of the above property Westfield has announced the listing and sale of the above Westfield has announced its participation in the sale of the Westfield has announced the sale of the above property above property at 4 Shirewood, Scotch Plains. The prop- at 257 Orchard Street, Westfield. The property was property at 371 E. Lincoln Avenue, Cranford. The prop- above property at 1024 Charles Street, Mountainside. The at 24 North Derby Road, Springfield. The property was erty was handled by Kay Gragnano. handled by Kay Gragnano. erty was listed and sold by Gloria Kraft & Tom Bianco. property was handled by Donna Perch. handled by Kay Gragnano.

Coldwell Banker Schlott, Realtors, 209 Central Avenue, Coldwell Banker Schlott, Realtors, 209 Central Avenue, Coldwell Banker Schlott, Realtors, 209 Central Avenue, Coldwell Banker Schlott, Realtors, 209 Central Avenue, Coldwell Banker Schlott, Realtors, 209 Central Avenue, Westfield has announced the sale of the above property at Westfield has announced the sale of the above property Westfield has announced the listing and sale of the above Westfield has announced the sale of the above property at Westfield has announced the listing and sale of the above 169 Harrison Avenue, Westfield. The property was handled at 1182 Blazo Terrace, Mountainside. The property was property at 309 Casino Avenue, Cranford. The property 115 Marion Avenue, Westfield. The property was handled property at 71 Kempshall Terrace, Fanwood. Negotiations by Karleen Burns. handled by Ruth Tate. was listed and sold by Bob Devlin. by Kay Gragnano. of the sale were by Ruth Tate.

Coldwell Banker Schlott, Realtors, 209 Central Avenue, Coldwell Banker Schlott, Realtors, 209 Central Avenue, Coldwell Banker Schlott, Realtors, 209 Central Avenue, Coldwell Banker Schlott, Realtors, 209 Central Avenue, Coldwell Banker Schlott, Realtors, 209 Central Avenue, Westfield has announced its participation in the sale of the Westfield has announced the sale of the above property Westfield has announced the sale of the above property Westfield has announced the sale of the above property at Westfield has announced its participation in the sale of the above property at 815 Clark Street, Westfield. The prop- at 107 Jefferson Avenue, Westfield. The property was at 338 Old Tote Road, Mountainside. The property was 50 Lincoln Blvd., Clark. The property was handled by Gloria above property at 14 Sage Drive, Warren. The property erty was handled by Hye-Young Choi. handled by Kay Gragnano. handled Elvira Ardrey. Kraft. was handled by Valerie Lynch.

Coldwell Banker Schlott, Realtors, 209 Central Avenue, Coldwell Banker Schlott, Realtors, 209 Central Avenue, Coldwell Banker Schlott, Realtors, 209 Central Avenue, Coldwell Banker Schlott, Realtors, 209 Central Avenue, Coldwell Banker Schlott, Realtors, 209 Central Avenue, Westfield has announced the sale of the above property at Westfield has announced the sale of the above property Westfield has announced the sale of the above property Westfield has announced its participation in the sale of the Westfield has announced the listing and sale of the above 310 New Providence Road, Mountainside. The property at 12 Central Avenue, Cranford. The property was handled at 211 North Eleventh Street, Kenilworth. The property was above property at 1649 Ramapo Way, Scotch Plains. The property at 133 Roosevelt Avenue, Cranford. The prop- was handled by Hye-Young Choi. by Hye-Young Choi. handled by Kay Gragnano. property was handled by Dennis Devine. erty was listed and sold by Ruth Tate.

For Information About This Section Call Joanna Marsh at (908) 232-4407 Recent Real Estate Transactions Coldwell Banker Schlott, Realtors, 209 Central Avenue, Coldwell Banker Schlott, Realtors, 209 Central Avenue, Coldwell Banker Schlott, Realtors, 209 Central Avenue, Westfield has announced the sale of the above property at Westfield has announced the sale of the above property Westfield has announced the sale of the above property Paid Advertisement Paid Advertisement 2180 Bayberry Lane, Westfield. The property was handled at 156 Marian Avenue, Fanwood. The property was at 342 Greenbriar Drive #6, Union. The property was by Margaret Maguire. handled by Dennis Devine. handled by Sondra Share. A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood Thursday, April 23, 1998 Page 19 Elm Tree Gallery to Hold Parade Committee Plans Preview Reception April 26 Meeting for Wednesday The Elm Tree Gallery of West- Ms. Parness said she considers it On Wednesday, April 29, at 8 p.m., East Broad Street, turn left and field, which opened six months ago, “a privilege to represent such gifted the Westfield Memorial Day Parade proceed to Fairview Cemetery for will hold a spring preview reception talent in the Fauvist genre of Van Committee and parade participants final honors to the veterans. on Sunday, April 26, from noon until Gogh and Matisse. To acquire will meet at the American Legion 4 p.m. Shima’s art is to join an elite cache of Martin Wallberg Post No. 3 to discuss WHS Students Picked The gallery displays an integra- discerning, serious collectors who the activities for the Memorial Day To Attend Program tion of mediums. Part of the elan of acknowledge a living master.” Parade to be held on Monday, May 25. The Elm Tree derives from several Internationally prominent impres- The American Legion Post is lo- About Government featured artists of international re- sionist artists, Eva and Americo cated in Westfield at 1003 North Three juniors at Westfield High nown that are exclusively represented Makk, who painted the White House Avenue, about one half mile west of School have been selected to attend in the area by the gallery. portraits of President Ronald Reagan the Lord & Taylor department store Girls State at Rider College in The dominant influence of Picasso and President Jimmy Carter, are cur- on the left side. Individuals with Lawrenceville from Saturday through radiates from the work of Romanian rently on view. Their serigraphs on questions may call Ed Renfree at Thursday, June 27 to July 2. They child prodigy, Alexandra Nechita. canvas and on paper are carefully (908) 241-2286. include Cara Carpenter, Liza Yanuzzi Her lithographs are pulled at The produced by the Makks at their own NEW VOICES…Eight first-season members will sing with the Westfield Glee All parade participants will meet and Liz McKeon. Mourlot Press in Paris, where Miro, studio in Hawaii. Club at its 73rd season Spring Concerts. Pictured during a recent rehearsal, left at the Lord & Taylor parking lot on Two of the girls are sponsored by Chagall and Picasso pulled their Another discovery by the gallery is to right, are: Brad Johnston and Kenneth Phillips, both of North Plainfield; the west side of the building on North the Martin Wallberg American Le- lithographs. the Russian artist Vasily Kafanov. Michael Shepnew of Scotch Plains; Dr. John Jacobey, 3rd of Westfield and Avenue between 8 and 8:15 a.m. on gion Auxiliary Unit No. 3 and one by In addition to Nichita’s litho- “Delving into the depths of the Richard Wagner of Cranford. Other first season members are Robert Brunnquell the morning of May 25. the Berkeley Heights/Clark/Westfield graphs, according to Gallery owner imagination, the realm of Kafanov’s of Plainfield; Edward Joyce of Scotch Plains and John Riddle of Westfield. The The parade will march to the West- Business and Professional Women’s Robin Parness, The Elm Tree Gal- art transcends conventional percep- concerts will be held on Saturday, April 25, at 8 p.m. at Roosevelt Intermediate field War Monument at 9 a.m. for Club. lery is the only venue in the country tion. With a mastery of brush stroke, School in Westfield and on Sunday, April 26, at 4 p.m. at the Calvary Lutheran Veterans Honors, then will proceed During a week of intensive ses- to represent the oils on canvas of the artist creates minute details that Church in Cranford. For additional information, please call Dale Juntilla at (908) 232-0673. from the monument up East Broad sions, some 300 to 400 young women Albanian artist, Alush Shima. seems obscure at close range, but Street and turn left onto Elm Street. campaign for office, hold mock elec- For 15 years, Shima was forced delineate fantasy figures, fish, harle- At Orchard Street, the parade march- tions and pass bills in mock legisla- to hide his paintings from the Com- quins and towers from a distance,” ers will turn right and proceed to ture at Girls State. munist regime of his native coun- explained Ms. Parness. Trailside Pet Fair to Feature Mountain Avenue, where they will Tara Bhandari, Meghann try, as artistic expression was for- The Elm Tree presents giclees of turn right again. McMahon and Laura Gornowski, bidden under threat of imprison- Vasily’s work in addition to his “in- At the Revolutionary Cemetery, also Westfield juniors, have been se- ment and torture. Until now, tellect provoking” originals, the gal- Special Events and Contests the Sons of the American Revolution lected as alternates. lery owner noted. Shima’s work was available only in Admission to the Pet Fair is a and the Daughters of the American Mary E. Blanes, President of the In less than six months since its Does your dog sit and stay on Europe, where it’s academic virtu- command? Will it sit quietly while a suggested $l donation which includes Revolution will leave the parade for Auxiliary, and Helen Uhrin are Co- osity was recognized and acquired premiere, The Elm Tree Gallery has Revolutionary Veterans Honors in Chairwomen. Kay Davies, Union cultivated high profile clients from stranger pets it? Could it pass a series a door prize ticket for donated items. by the Getty Family, as well as There is a $7 fee for the AKC Canine the cemetery. County Girls State Chairwoman, is as far away as Beverly Hills, as well of 10 stations dealing with dog obe- Michael Caine and former Presi- Good Citizen test (proof of rabies The parade will continue on to in charge of the program. as corporate clients. dience? Members of the public are dent George Bush. invited to put their four-footed friends vaccination will also be required) to the Canine Good Citizen test at and a $3 admission charge for the Trailside Nature and Science Center’s planetarium show. Curtain to Rise Saturday 19th annual Pet Fair on Sunday, May For further information, as well as 3, from 1 to 5 p.m. a complete program schedule, please On Philathalians’ Show Charlotte Wamser of the Union call Trailside at (908) 789-3670. The both comedic and dramatic results. County 4-H Variety Hounds Club fair will be held rain or shine. The Philathalians of Fanwood will Trailside is a facility of the Union open its production of Jerry Sterner’s Other People’s Money is directed will conduct the American Kennel Club (AKC) test; the Union County County Division of Parks and Recre- comedy-drama Other People’s Money by Naomi Yablonsky, with Jerry Yablonsky as Assistant Director, and K-9 Division will put on a demon- ation, and is located at 452 New this Saturday, April 25, at 8:30 p.m. Providence Road in Mountainside. at the Carriage House on Watson Robert Peiser as Producer. Among stration of working police dogs, and three horses will be put through their Road, adjacent to Fanwood Borough the cast members are Carole McGee Hall. of Westfield. gaits in a riding demonstration. The story involves an independent Ten performances are scheduled. Other highlights will include a NCADD Workshop session on training a dog to retrieve Rhode Island company which looks After opening night, the show will be To Focus on Mind/Body to be worth more dead than alive, at presented on Fridays and Saturdays, a frisbee, and Martin Pulitzer, with least to Wall Street shark and corpo- May 1, 2, 8, 9, 15, 16, 22 and 23. his pet skunk “Cricket,” will be on hand to answer questions about this Relapse Warning Signs Marc Kelley Realtors, 2 Alden Street, Cranford, has announced rate take-over specialist “Larry the Curtain time is 8:30 p.m. There will The National Council on Alcohol- the sale of this Old English Country Farmhouse at 4 Estelle Place, Liquidator” Garfinkle. also be a performance at 2:30 p.m. on much-maligned animal. There will also be pony rides, cour- ism and Drug Dependence of Union Cranford. Heidi-Ann listed, marketed and brought the purchasers The financial fireworks begin when Sunday, May 10. County (NCADD) is offering a work- to this property. She then handled all matters pertinent to this sale Tickets are $12, and $10 for senior tesy of Union County’s Watchung an attractive female attorney is called shop entitled “Mind/Body Relapse until it closed. in to protect the company and its em- citizens and students. For reserva- Stables, and face painting and bal- Warning Signs” on Friday, May 1. ployees — and repel the shark — with tions, please call (908) 322-8686. loons by Arnie’s Fantasy Balloons. This course, rescheduled from March A special planetarium show, entitled 2, will cover how to detect and control “Animals in Space Exploration,” for substance abuse relapse triggers by uti- Center for Hospice Care children age 6 and up accompanied lizing stress management techniques. by an adult, will be presented at 2 and The presenter is Marybeth Magno, 3:30 p.m. who is certified in biofeedback relax- Honors Local Volunteers Noah’s Ark Animal Placement and ation. The workshop will be held from The Center for Hospice Care is tions, observed that these figures Rescue Service will available for 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the NCADD offices observing National Volunteer do not include the hours donated by people interested in adopting a dog at 300 North Avenue East, Westfield. Week, April 19 to 25, by honoring members of the organization’s or a cat, and will be taking adoption Scholarships are available on a first 2 Alden Street • Cranford applications throughout the after- come-first first-serve basis and pre- its volunteers, including three West- Board of Trustees or The Friends of registration is required. field residents, for the many ser- Hospice, its fundraising auxiliary. noon. (908) 276-7888 Other animal welfare groups on For further information and registra- vice hours they have donated. Westfield volunteers being rec- tion, please call (908) 233-8810. Heidi-Ann In 1997, The Center for Hospice ognized by The Center for Hospice hand will include Wag-n-Bark, Grey- Care provided care in familiar sur- Care during National Volunteer hound Rescue, Inc., St. Hubert’s Ani- roundings to 1,458 terminally ill Week are Doris Chamberlain, mal Welfare Center and People for “Four Generations in Westfield” patients and their families living at Harold L. Flowers and Jack Wil- Animals. home or in nursing homes in north- son. People for Animals will host a ern New Jersey. An affiliate of the Saint Barnabas variety of contests for adopted cats Figures on volunteer services Health Care System, The Center and dogs. Judging for cats is sched- TAYLOR & LOVE, INC., REALTORS show that last year a total of 445 for Hospice Care has locations in uled for 2:45 p.m. and for dogs at 4 volunteers contributed 25,373 Glen Ridge and Morristown. For p.m. Categories for dogs will include 436 South Avenue Each Office Independently hours of service to patient care and information about volunteer oppor- fastest tail wagger, best trick and Westfield, NJ 07090 Owned and Operated 908-654-6666 patient-related services. tunities or hospice service for a most obedient. For cats, categories Honi Weiss, Vice President of loved one, please call (973) 429- will include fluffiest, most indepen- Fundraising and Community Rela- 0300. dent outlook and flashiest colors. There is a $1 entry fee for the competition, and pre-registration is MEET JERRY BONNETTI encouraged. SP-F Historical Society Plans Jerry Bonnetti, a life long resident of Musical Trip With Nancy Shill WESTFIELD HOME NEEDED! Westfield has specialized in residential Nancy Shill will sing, play the has soaked in fiddle music, song and sales and commercial real estate for sev- guitar and fiddle and do a clog dance dance. Nancy has customized an enteen years at Taylor & Love, Inc. A past demonstration with a theme of “A hour program for this meeting to be recipient of the New Jersey Association of Musical Trip Through American held on Tuesday, April 28. History,” at a meeting of the Histori- The meeting is open to everyone. Realtors Million Dollar Award, his exper- cal Society of Scotch Plains and Refreshments will follow the pro- tise in the contracting business and his Fanwood which will start at 8 p.m. gram. Further information about the at the Fanwood Train Station, lo- Historical Society can be obtained We’ve sold our home and are seeking constant standards of excellence is a great cated on North and Martine Av- from its President, Richard a home: 3/4 bdrm, any style. We're value to our organization! enues. Bousquet, P.O. Box 261, Scotch preapproved. For price range call Nancy, a fiddle and autoharp Plains, 07076 or by calling (908) 232-9212 and leave message. player, singer, square dance caller 232-1199. Thank you for responding! and clog dancer, has studied music Jerry Bonnetti and dance by traveling to West Vir- ginia and other southern states for over 17 years. There, she has sought out old-timers who still pass tradi- Sunrise Assisted tional American folk music down from generation to generation. Through the oral tradition, she United Fund to Elect 2x 6 1/4 New Trustees May 21 The United Fund of Westfield will formally elect new members to its Board of Trustees at the annual meet- ing and awards presentation to be held on Thursday, May 21, at 8 p.m. WESTFIELD $439,000 WESTFIELD $438,900 in the Board Room of PNC Bank, 1 MORE THAN A PLACE TO LIVE! CUSTOM BUILT COLONIAL TO RIVAL Lincoln Plaza. Wonderful home on beautiful park like prop- ALL The individuals chosen to be named erty 4 Bedrooms, 2½ Baths, modern Kitchen This custom side hall Colonial has 4 Bed- as trustees include Sherl Brand, with large Breakfast Room overlooking yard. rooms, 3½ Baths, new oak Kitchen with Stanley Ciemniecki, Town Admin- vaulted ceiling, 1st floor Family Room with sky- istrator Edward A. Gottko and Frank light & large Master Suite. Isoldi. Nominated for reelection are Mary Brautigam, Frederick Buhrendorf, William Corbet, Councilman James J. Gruba, Susan Pepper, Joanne Santoriello, Bruce Shutts and Jeneane Willyard. James Pinkin, Board President, will conduct the business meeting and report on the accomplishments SCOTCH PLAINS $214,900 GARWOOD $179,900 of the 1997-1998 fund drive, the CHARM, LOCATION & CONVENIENCE Take Your Landlord Off Your Payroll! election of new officers, and any This center hall Split Level is located in a fam- Brick, maintenance free two family home with other business that may come before ily neighborhood. Well maintained with 3 Bed- new roof and separate heating units. Two four the meeting. rooms 1½ Baths, fireplace in Living Room, room apartments. Convenient to stores & The slate of officers is Alan country Kitchen and two car garage. transportation. Call today! Gutterman, President; Bruce Shutts, First Vice President; Mary Judy Bell, Jerry Bonnetti, Fran Comstock, Janet DeFiore, Jennifer Brautigam, Second Vice President; Daniels, Barbara Doherty, Tammie Hamill, Carmen Imgrund, William Jeremiah, Secretary, and Willian Jordan, Brian Kastner, Roger Love, Dorothy McDevitt, Arleen James Nixon, Treasurer. Post, Karen Roman, Genoveva Smith, Janet Sonntag, Tracy Wilde, Carol All contributors to the fund are Wood members of the corporation and are Each Office Independently Owned And Operated. entitled to vote at the meeting. Page 20 Thursday, April 23, 1998 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION

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