The Westfield— Serving the Town Since 1890 — Leader

USPS 680020 Published OUR 108th YEAR – ISSUE NO. 13-99 Periodical – Postage Paid at Westfield, N.J. Thursday, April 1, 1999 Every Thursday 232-4407 FIFTY CENTS Former Elm Delicatessen to be Replaced By Another Italian Restaurant in Town

By KIM KINTER party who wanted to open an Italian a wall so that architects could get a ceiling to determine what types of Specially Written for The Westfield Leader restaurant had been talking to him, better look at what they would be materials were already there. Westfield could have another Ital- he pointed out that he still had no dealing with,” Mr. Scelsa said. Before any new restaurant is ian restaurant in its downtown. Gary signed lease. “It seems like the work has ex- opened, the prospective proprietor Goodman, the owner of the now va- Last week while Tim DeRubeis’ ceeded what Mr. Hirsch was told,” must appear before the town Plan- cant storefronts at 37 and 39 Elm Elm Street delicatessen was still in added Mr. Scelsa, who visited the site ning Board. The Building Depart- Street in downtown Westfield, con- operation, someone came in and told Monday morning. Mr. Scelsa has ment will not even consider an appli- firmed he is negotiating a lease with Mr. DeRubeis that he had permission posted a “Stop Work” sign at the site, cation for a construction permit until someone who wants to open an Ital- from the landlord to look around and primarily, he said, to remind every- Planning Board approval is in place. ian eatery at that location. do some minor demolition. one involved in the project that much Mr. Goodman is aware of the town’s Last week, when contacted by The But Westfield’s Building Depart- more work would require a building permit process, but said that a lease Westfield Leader, Mr. Goodman de- ment heard about the work, and Build- permit. can be signed contingent on approval nied reports that an Italian restaurant ing Inspector Frank Hirsch entered “Everybody is doing exploration of the necessary permits. was opening in the space where the the premises last Thursday to talk to work at this time to assess needs,” he If a new Italian restaurant were to Elm Delicatessen and Backroom the prospective renter, according to said. open at the Elm Street location, it David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader Antiques had operated businesses for THANKS FOR THE MEMORIES...Tim and Angela DeRubeis, long-time Tony Scelsa, Construction Official. The work, Mr. Goodman pointed would be just two doors from owners of the Elm Deli, are thanked by Mayor Thomas C. Jardim following the many years. “He was told that there would be out, involved the removal of plaster Theresa’s, a half block away from closing of the Elm Street establishment March 27 after 35 years. Mayor Jardim While he admitted this week that a only a small opening in a portion of on a center wall dividing the two Ferraro’s and The Brick Oven, and presented the couple with a resolution in recognition of their many years of stores, and removal of part of the CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 service to the downtown community. Candidates Vying for Three School Board Seats In Westfield Discuss Their Campaign Platforms

By KIMBERLY A. BROADWELL Planning Committee for the last three range of people from professionals to into the classrooms.” Specially Written for The Westfield Leader years, and is a strong supporter of the first-time home owners to empty nest- The candidate said she was con- With weeks to go before the Tues- Strategic Plan. The candidate has ers, as well as parents and teachers of cerned about space issues in the high day, April 20, school board elections, been a member of the district’s Stra- children attending the schools.” school, because of increased enroll- Westfield voters are being asked to tegic Planning Council. Ms. Puleio added that the culmi- ment within the next couple of years. decide which of the four candidates According to Ms. Puleio, putting nation of ideas from all those who She stated that while the effects won’t will fill three available seats, and if together the Strategic Plan was just participated in development of the be felt for about three years, the Long they will accept the $47,454,054 tax as important as the implementation Strategic Plan was important to help Range Planning Committee was levy as adopted by board members process, because it reflected goals build a stronger community. ready to put together a citizens com- last month. and strategies from 230 members of She also stated that she was a strong mittee to help look at viable solutions The vacancies on the school board the Westfield community, represent- advocate for parental involvement, to the enrollment crunch. this year are currently occupied by ing all different backgrounds. and noted that a good education was Ms. Puleio is married to Dr. Joseph Annmarie Puleio, Arlene Gardner She noted that she and other board built upon “an effective home-school S. Sinisi, who has a private dental and Susan Jacobson. Mrs. Jacobson, members were interested in hearing partnership.” practice in Roselle Park, and has two who has served 12 years as a board from people who have not yet had Two big issues for Ms. Puleio are children, Anne, 11 , and Robert, 7, YOU COULD BE A WINNER The grand prize in the Westfield Jaycees’ member, announced in January that input, to obtain fresh ideas, as well as the challenges of not just bringing both of whom attend Wilson Elemen- annual raffle dinner-dance will be a 1999 BMW Z-3 2.3 Roadster. The annual she would not seek reelection. from those who have had experience more technology into the school sys- tary School in Westfield. event will be held at Temple Emanu-El on Saturday, April 24, at 8 p.m. A Ms. Puleio, who resides on Kimball tem, but finding technology to en- She is also a former college admin- maximum of 400 $160 tickets are available for sale. All proceeds will be used to working in and for the schools. offer college scholarships to local high school students. Pictured around the Turn, is seeking reelection to a sec- According to Ms. Puleio, “the suc- hance the teaching process; and to istrator for William Paterson College grand prize, left to right, are: Tom Lutz with his son T.J., Dave Buckman, Larry ond term on the board. She has served cess of putting together the Strategic work on solutions for increased en- in Wayne, and currently belongs to Engel, Dave Foltz and Charlie Anthony. Please see a story on Page 3. as Chairwoman of the Long Range Plan came from hearing from a broad rollment. the Wilson School Parent-Teacher She stated that she did not feel Association, and well as the College technology should be brought into Women’s Club. Bright Lights, Big Cameras, Little City: TV Pilot the classroom just because it is avail- Also seeking a second term on the able, but that it should be used to board is Ms. Gardner, who resides on ‘Stuckeyville’ Being Shot in Historic Westfield “bring innovative ways of teaching CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 By MICHELLE H. LePOIDEVIN pilot of “Ally McBeal,” is also on came upon Mindowaskin Park while be described as the male version of Specially Written for The Westfield Leader board for the “Stuckeyville” pilot. driving down Union County Route “Ally McBeal,” with all of its angst On Monday, Westfield was ready Out of 15 towns which were scouted No. 509. and consequences, yet set in histori- for its close-up. for the appropriate quaint and cozy “Everyone said, ‘Wow, that’s re- cal Westfield instead of bustling Bos- The facades and landscapes of backdrop, Westfield was considered ally nice,’” recalled Mr. Whelan. He ton, where “Ally McBeal” is ficti- Westfield said “cheese” to the big to be the cream of the crop. Rockland added that crew members were im- tiously staged. cameras and bright lights as part of a County, New York was also in the pressed by the tall white steeple of Coping with the burdens of the pilot for a CBS one-hour comedy- running. The Presbyterian Church in concrete jungle of New York, a wife drama entitled, “Stuckeyville.” However, Westfield captured the Westfield, and with the configura- who is cheating on him, and a pink Don’t let the name fool you. There honor because producers were search- tion of Westfield’s streets. slip from his employer, a Wall Street are several big names behind the ing for a town located outside of New After driving through local neigh- stock broker leaves his troubles be- production, including the show’s York City with a Midwestern feel. borhoods, Mr. Whelan and his col- hind to find solace in his hometown writers, producers and creators, John According to Tom Whelan, Loca- leagues realized that they had found of Stuckeyville, Ohio. Beckerman and Bob Burnett, who tion Manager for “Stuckeyville,” the “Stuckeyville.” Unemployed and unattached, he have penned quips for the “David crew had been driving around New Produced by Viacom, in coopera- purchases a bowling alley — scenes Letterman Show.” Jersey for an entire day, searching for tion with David Letterman’s World of which are to be filmed in Lodi – James Frawley, who directed the the perfect atmosphere, when they Wide Pants, “Stuckeyville” might best and looks up his high school sweet- heart, seeking a second chance at love. Charlie Brandt’s Service to Town Mr. Whelan described the main character as a “man from a small town who goes to New York to get rich, has a wake-up call, and goes David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader Recalled During Retirement Event back home to re-connect.” WELCOME TO STUCKEYVILLE!...Film crews shoot a scene for the CBC With the pilot being shot in television pilot “Stuckeyville” outside of Vivian’s Kitchen. The restaurant was turned into a pie shop for the sitcom. By PAUL J. PEYTON Assemblyman Bagger, jokingly the attorney “was often the deciding CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 Specially Written for The Westfield Leader noted that, “The fact of the matter is, vote. His reason and persuasion led The role of the Westfield Town for the past 20 years Westfield has us in the right direction time after Attorney has not just to provide legal had nine council members; two from time after time.” Mayor Appoints Advisory Board advice, but opinions in general re- each ward and Charley Brandt serv- Mr. Brandt was specifically cited garding what is best for the town’s ing at-large.” for his efforts in the arena of land use health and welfare. He noted that as part of the council’s planning and zoning as well as the For two decades, Charles H. Brandt deliberations on one issue or another, Mount Laurel litigation regarding To Upgrade TV-36 Programming has always been one to speak his each council member would offer low to moderate income housing. mind on matters, while at the same their opinion around the council table. Assemblyman Alan M. Augustine By KIM KINTER This year, however, the town was $40,000 in its General Fund, but now time staying calm and collected. “We would go right around to noted that Westfield is looked on as a Specially Written for The Westfield Leader poised to form the advisory board, will allocate that money to the TV-36 It is that vision that his town em- Charlie and he would give his opin- “standard of excellence” in terms of Mayor Thomas C. Jardim has ap- Mayor Jardim said. It recently nego- station. ployee colleagues as well as past and ion, as well,” he explained, noting CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 pointed 12 residents to an advisory tiated another 15-year contract with Ten of the people named to the advi- present Mayors and Town Council board charged with revamping com- Comcast Cable Company, and the sory board had submitted letters to the members recalled the most when they munity programming and operations Town Council agreed to set aside Mayor expressing their interest. They honored Mr. Brandt, a life-long on TV-36, the town’s local access money to pay the salary of a part-time include Rita Kessler, who currently works Westfielder, during a festive retire- channel. for Thirteen/ WNET, New York City coordinator to oversee the cable op- Public Broadcasting Station, where she ment dinner last Friday night at the Mayor Thomas C. Jardim notified eration. creates and produces documentaries, Gran Centurions in neighboring the appointees in writing last week Mayor Jardim said that with the among other responsibilities; Dr. Clark. about their selection for the TV-36 re-negotiation of another contract Mr. Brandt, who began his long Media Advisory Board, and told The with Comcast, the cable company CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 tenure with the town as a councilman Westfield Leader he will schedule the gave the Town of Westfield a lump representing the Second Ward in the group’s first meeting in the next few sum of $50,000 to be used for TV-36. Spring Ahead! mid-1970s, was honored with reso- weeks. That money, he said, will be invested Daylight Savings Time Begins lutions presented by state as well as “The advisory board is something in the station and will be used for 2 a.m. on Sunday, April 4 local elected officials. that I’ve really wanted to do for a such things as the purchase of new Assemblyman Richard H. Bagger while, but there just wasn’t the time equipment. said he learned a lot about the prac- or opportunity,” the Mayor said. In addition, each year the cable tice of law from Mr. Brandt when he He admitted that he even asked for company gives back to Westfield a (Mr. Bagger) was a councilman and volunteers last year for a similar board percentage of its revenue, which over later Mayor. Mr. Bagger was in law to look at the town’s local access the past years has amounted to about school at the time. channel, but that “it didn’t get off the $40,000 a year, Mayor Jardim said. He referred to Mr. Brandt as a ground.” The town had been putting that “model for how an attorney should represent a client; offering wise ad- INDEX Courtesy of the Brandt Family vice and counsel, not strictly focus- THANKS FOR THE SERVICE...Retiring Town Attorney Charles H. Brandt is Business ...... Page 17 Editorial ...... Page 4 Social ...... Page 6 ing on the legal matters but repre- presented with a joint resolution from state Assemblymen Alan M. Augustine, County ...... Page 2 Obituary ...... Page 11 Sports ...... Page 13 senting all the client’s interests.” left, and Richard H. Bagger for his years of service to Westfield. Religious ...... Page 10 CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK Page 12 Thursday, April 1, 1999 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Restaurant to Replace Committee Set to Revamp WESTFIELD POLICE BLOTTER Local Access Channel Former Elm Deli Site TUESDAY, MARCH 23 was arrested in the 1100 block of Central CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 • The manager of an East Broad Avenue and charged with operating a around the corner from Cosimo’s told to expand into the other side of the Theodore K. Schlosberg, Executive Di- ity for the station to the Westfield Board Street restaurant reported that approxi- vehicle with a revoked license. Police Pizza. rector of The New Jersey Workshop for of Education. The station, housed inside mately $200 in cash was missing from said it was his fourth offense. Spaziani building or lose his lease. Mr. DeRubeis posted $1,000 bail. The building owner reported last July said he considered expanding, but de- the Arts, Inc., and Philip Falcone, who the high school, has been run by the the store register, and that a case of that a new tenant, the Gymboree has 30 years of experience in television school board — with no financial support steaks was also unaccounted for. There SUNDAY, MARCH 28 cided against it because of the expense are currently no suspects, according to • Police revealed that someone children’s clothing store chain, would and risk involved. production, editing and engineering and from the town — ever since. be moving into the spots that the Elm who has volunteered for several years at Programming has consisted primarily police. smashed the rear window of a 1987 Both tenants had dealt with Mr. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 24 Mercury in the 500 block of First Street. Delicatessen and Backroom Antiques Goodman’s father, Joel, about rental TV-36. of school board meetings and school- had occupied for years. Also on the board are Steven Gorelick, related events. • A Lyndhurst resident told police It is believed that a hand-held radio, agreements over the years. that someone scratched the passenger found in three pieces on the ground near The announcement came as a sur- The younger Mr. Goodman defended a special assistant to the President at the “They’re doing a fine job,” said Mr. Graduate School and University Center Spector. “But there is a lot more that can side of her 1998 Toyota Camry while it the car, was used to do the damage. prise to the owners of both businesses. his action in July by saying that the was parked at Westfield High School on • A Westfield resident reported the Backroom Antiques, which had been a tenants had either hinted about retiring of the City University of New York and be done. There are basic events in the an adjunct professor in the Department community that are not on TV. In my Dorian Road. Authorities believe a key theft of a cellular telephone and a car fixture on Elm Street for 20 years, moved or asked about shorter leases prior to his adapter from her vehicle while it was of Film and Media Studies at Hunter mind, that is what community access is was used to damage the car. out at the end of the year. It will move decision to take on the children’s cloth- THURSDAY, MARCH 25 parked on Dorian Road. into its new location at 26 Prospect ing store. College of New York City; William all about.” McMeekan, Jr., the current studio facili- • A four-foot by three-foot sign was • A Welch Way resident reported that Street in May. The deal with Gymboree later fell Mr. Spector said he would like to see a four-foot pine tree valued at $100 was tator for TV-36; Mitchell Slater, a Vice programming expanded to include Town taken from an apartment complex on Elm Delicatessen owner Mr. through, but Mr. Goodman remained Mountain Avenue, according to police. stolen from his front yard. DeRubeis, who closed his business for President and sales manager at Merrill Council meetings and various local sports committed to the idea of renting both Lynch and the host of a financial radio FRIDAY, MARCH 26 MONDAY, MARCH 29 good last Saturday after 35 years, was events. Mr. Spector, who is also active in • An 18-speed mountain bicycle val- sides of the building to one tenant. show on WEVD 1050 AM, and Thomas • A Birch Avenue resident reported downtown Westfield development and is ued at $120 was reported stolen from the Repasch, Jr., who has performed in local the theft of a Motorola cellular telephone Chairman of the Downtown Westfield which she had left in her unlocked ve- laundry room of a Central Avenue apart- theater productions and presented film Corporation, added that he is “interested ment complex. The individual or sus- programs to local groups and is a tour hicle that was parked in front of her ‘Stuckeyville’ TV Pilot in programs promoting downtown residence. pects responsible for the theft cut a cable guide at Craftsman Farms, a national Westfield.” • Shayne Spaziani, 33, of Westfield lock to remove the bicycle, police said. historic landmark in Parsippany. Similarly, Mr. Corbin said he also Shot in Historic Westfield Darryl Walker, who is Territory Sales wants to see TV-36 programming ex- Manager for Comcast’s@home Internet panded and upgraded to include happen- service and publisher of the Westfield CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 ings throughout the community. Four BOE Candidates Vie web site; Darielle Walsh, President of “It (TV-36) should have a credibility Westfield through Wednesday, April 14, ployed as props. the Westfield Board of Education, and cherished town landmarks will soon be- with the public,” he commented. “We Ms. Bucher stated that the crew, which Elan Arbitsman, a Westfield High School come familiar to couch potatoes and those loved the shop, was very respectful of her should aim to uplift the quality and focus senior who has been involved with the For Three Vacant Seats who become attached to the property, putting everything back where so that we as a town can have a TV station current TV-36 programming and who “Stuckeyville” story. it belonged. to be proud of.” CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 served as an intern with Major Jardim Both Mr. Corbin and Mr. Spector cited Cameras will roll at Cranford High According to a letter sent to Detective Carleton Road. The candidate said she last summer, are also among the advisory the Labor Day storm last year as an years as a broker and service dealer for School today, April 1. Among other town Sergeant John M. Parizeau of the feels a very strong commitment to “main- the community on Wall Street in the Westfield Police Department from board members. example of how TV-36 could have been tain and improve the quality of education locations selected for the pilot have been Joseph Spector, owner of The Leader trading of municipal securities. He holds Tamaques Park, Mindowaskin Park and Viacom Assistant Location Manager Rob better used, as a way to bring local infor- in Westfield.” Store on East Broad Street, and Horace mation to the community in a timely a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Sociology Westfield High School, as well as the Striem, additional police officers were In order to achieve this, she stated that from Brooklyn College, and earned a required for the shoot at “$39 per officer Corbin, Publisher of The Westfield Leader fashion. home of a Westfield resident. On Tues- and The Times of Scotch Plains-Fanwood, the district must have a good system for Master of Business Administration De- day, “Stuckeyville” cameras were posi- per hour, plus a 5 percent administrative The publisher added that he hoped for also were appointed to the board. Al- teacher selection and retention, curricu- gree in International Finance from Long tioned on Saint Marks Avenue. fee.” a “synergy” between The Westfield Leader lum review, professional development though Mr. Spector and Mr. Corbin did and TV-36, such as the newspaper’s Island University. Vivian’s Kitchen, nestled on Prospect Mr. Whelan revealed that cooperation and bench marks for accessing what chil- He and his wife, Beth, have two daugh- Street, was the backdrop for the show on with the Town of Westfield has been not submit letters of interest to Mayor sponsorship of roundtable discussions dren have learned. Jardim, the Mayor appointed them be- about key issues affecting the commu- ters, Dylan, a third grader, and Keegan, Monday. Proprietor Vivian C. Bucher “excellent.” When preparing production Ms. Gardner described bench marks, who is in the second grade, at McKinley spent last Sunday baking pies for the for Westfield, he had gone through the cause of their roles in spearheading a nity. which are accountability measures, as a plan to revamp TV-36’s programming Mr. Corbin said the group’s first duty Elementary School. production. proper channels by contacting the New very valuable concept to make sure that Also in the running for a seat on the “It was really fun,” observed Ms. Jersey Film Commission and Sergeant and operations. is to come up with a vision about how the all children are learning. She noted that “Horace Corbin and Joe Spector have station should work and use that as a board is Genevieve Weber of Barchester Bucher, who added that her shop has also Parizeau, who was described as “ex- there are currently bench marks in place Way, a 20-year resident of Westfield. A been utilized for commercials and fash- tremely helpful.” been very eager to get something going to springboard to a discussion of other is- for kindergarten through grade 5 in the take a look at our local access station, and sues with which the group will have to 1994 graduate of Westfield High School, ion shoots. If the pilot receives rave reviews from area of Language Arts, adding she hoped Miss Weber spent 10 years within the audiences, Westfield will be considered have talked to me many times about their grapple. Vivian’s Kitchen was transformed into to see more in other areas of study. Westfield school system, excluding her as the permanent backdrop for the series, ideas,” Mayor Jardim said. The Mayor said his plan is to have the a pie shop for the “Stuckeyville” shoot, She went on to state that her own two fifth- and sixth-grade studies because of with authentic pies and plastic pies em- according to Mr. Whelan. When the public access TV-36 chan- board begin meeting in order to establish children, who are two years apart in nel was given to the town, after a contract a set of goals by Thursday, July 1, with time spent in Japan. school, have had “two incredibly differ- Miss Weber noted that her candidacy was first negotiated with Comcast years noticeable on-air changes anticipated by ent experiences,” and that having these ago, Westfield leaders gave responsibil- early September. differs from the others because she does measures of accountability was impor- not have children within the school sys- Former Town Attorney tant to make sure that all students ac- quire the skills they need. tem, but rather has personally benefited Ms. Gardner is also a supporter of from the district. She stated that her Honored By Colleagues professional development for teachers. election would bring “a new generation She noted that next January, a state man- to the board.” CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 date will go into effect requiring 100 The candidate also noted that be- its government, part of which is from probably be sued; and you’ll lose.” hours every five years for each teacher. cause she wasn’t a parent, she was going the efforts of town officials like the He said Mr. Brandt “hasn’t bur- She also mentioned the importance of the into the community to meet informally retiring town attorney. dened us with voluminous citations of new mathematics curriculum that was with groups of parents to “get in touch Mr. Brandt was cited in a resolution the law,” he added, noting the matter- implemented last year at the middle with what is important to them.” She stated she was very interested in from the state Assembly as a “highly of-fact legal advice the attorney has school level. Ms. Gardner is the full-time Director having upgraded technology in the esteemed” member of the community offered over his tenure. schools, maintaining that global tech- who “served with distinction” during of the New Jersey Center for Law-Re- Town Administrator Edward A. lated Education, a non-profit agency at nology demands students be computer his years of service. Gottko recalled his first meeting with Seton Hall University in South Orange literate and have a working knowledge The resolution, presented by As- Mr. Brandt in 1979. Mr. Gottko had aimed at providing professional develop- of the Internet. semblymen Bagger and Augustine, just come on board as the new Town ment in civics and law. Miss Weber said she wanted to en- also took note of Mr. Brandt’s “ener- Engineer and was invited to a lun- In 1990, she had a book published by sure Westfield students have the skills getic style of leadership and abiding cheon with now retired Town Admin- the Rutgers University Press entitled necessary to compete with the rest of the sense of commitment.” istrator Jack Malloy and Mr. Brandt. “School Partnerships: A Handbook for world for placement in higher education The resolution, which was read by “I remember coming away from School & Community Leaders.” institutions. Assemblyman Bagger, noted that Mr. that meeting (with Mr. Brandt) say- She earned a Bachelor of Arts De- The candidate is also an advocate for Brandt “has earned the respect and gree in Political Science from Rutgers foreign language programs within the ing, ‘no one can be this happy all the University in New Brunswick, and a schools, stating she was very pleased admiration of all who know him and time,’” Mr. Gottko recalled. “For 20 Juris Doctor Degree from Georgetown has set a standard of excellence where with the introduction of foreign lan- years he always had that smile on his DAMAGE CHECK Senate President Donald T. DiFrancesco, second from University in Washington, D.C. She guages at the elementary and middle others might stride.” face and always took things with good left, presents a check for $92,004 to Westfield Town Administrator Edward A. has lived in Westfield for 14 years with school levels in Westfield. Mayor Thomas C. Jardim said he humor.” Gottko, second from right, for damages sustained during last year’s Labor Day her husband, Edward Israelow, and her She noted that early language instruc- questioned to himself about what Mr. The following Tuesday night Mr. storm. Senator DiFrancesco and his 22nd District colleagues, Richard H. two children, who currently attend tion “will improve conversational abil- Brandt would do with his new spare Gottko attended his first Town Coun- Bagger, left, and Alan M. Augustine, far right, led the effort to secure additional Edison Intermediate and Westfield ity and encourage international ex- time, assuming that perhaps he would cil meeting. state aid for storm repairs. This additional funding means the state, not local High School. change.” play golf or go sailing. He cited Mr. Brandt’s regular shop- taxpayers, will pick up most of the tab for the storm damages. Seeking election for the first time is Miss Weber stated that the summer “And then suddenly I turn around ping trips prior to the council meet- William Wallace of Warren Street. Mr. before her senior year in high school, Wallace, a 10-year resident of Westfield, she participated in an exchange pro- and there he is at a Planning Board ings where he would pickup various stated that he felt the town’s educational meeting” representing a client before Inspection Stations’ Hours gram to Japan, which influenced her types of fruit, cookies and other treats system was of a very high quality, re- decision to major in Japanese in college. the board, the Mayor recalled. for council members to munch on. marking that it was “the crown jewel of Mayor Jardim, who served two During college, she spent a year study- “Charlie supplied the nourishment Shift to Increase Efficiency the community.” ing at Nanzan University in Nagoya, years with Mr. Brandt, said he was in and the sugar highs that we needed to He also stated that he was pursuing a Japan. The experience, she said, has “awe” of the many years Mr. Brandt get through some of those nights and Beginning April 5, there will be a shift tion stations will be fully staffed at times seat on the board to help maintain the benefited her in her job at Lucent Tech- level of excellence that local schools has served in government. went to one or two o’clock in the in the hours of operation for the state when most people take their vehicles for nologies, where she is a Sales Planning This included time on the morning,” Mr. Gottko explained. have achieved. Mr. Wallace additionally Manager for data networking products, vehicle inspection lanes to better handle inspections,” said Larry Sherwood, gen- commented that he wanted to serve on Westfield Recreation Commission, Recalling this tradition, Mr. Brandt peak traffic hours. All state stations will eral manager of the inspection program specifically in the Asia Pacific and China the board to ensure that “the projects (to regions. as well as his duties as attorney to was presented with his very own bag be open from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., four for Parsons Infrastructure & Technology be funded through the new $11.7 million the Rahway City Council, the of groceries. On a more serious note, days a week. Group in Princeton. Miss Weber graduated from bond passed by voters last December 15) Georgetown University in 1998 with a Fanwood Board of Adjustment and Mr. Brandt received a specially en- Depending on the station, there will According to representatives of the are brought to completion.” degree in Japanese. She is currently a Planning Board. graved chair from the town for his be one extended night per week, with the New Jersey Department of Transporta- Mr. Wallace was appointed to serve “Now, just retire. Don’t come back many years if service. station open from 7:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. tion, Division of Motor Vehicle Ser- on the Citizens Advisory Committee on member of the Georgetown Alumni Ad- to the Planning Board,” Mayor Jardim On Saturdays, the schedule has been vices, the department agrees with Par- Capital Projects, which worked with the missions Program and a Regional Coor- Mr. Brandt’s daughter, Susan, said dinator for Youth for Understanding said to Mr. Brandt with a smile on his that her brothers and sisters – all six of extended by two hours from 7:30 a.m. to sons that the shift in the hours of opera- school board in researching district-wide 12:30 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. tion will result in a more efficient motor projects. The projects were included in International Exchange. face. them – grew up with a rich history of During the School Election, Westfield Second Ward Councilman James J. Under the states’ management, motor vehicle inspection program while still the education bond. municipal government as Westfield vehicle lanes operated 51 hours a week. He stated that he also worked with a residents will vote either for or against Gruba, the senior member of the coun- residents. meeting contract requirements for hours the proposed 1999-2000 school budget With Parsons, which was awarded the of operation. small informal group to help promote cil, served seven years with Mr. “My dad is someone who instilled contract to oversee New Jersey’s vehicle passage of the bond, and to inform resi- of $54,610,623, of which $46,548,649 Brandt. The new contract calls for Parsons will be raised through taxes for the in all of us a very strong work ethic inspection program, the schedule shift also to institute a new emissions testing dents of some of the projects included in He recalled the numerous times the and a appreciation for the law and for will result in the lanes operating 55 hours the bond. General Fund. Under the proposed bud- council appeared to be headed to a program to help bring the state into get, residents would witness a 2.8 per- education and history,” she said. a week. compliance with the Federal Clean Air Some of these projects include exten- sion of Franklin and McKinley Elemen- cent increase over last year in the school certain conclusion on an issue. In conclusion, Mr. Brandt said he Extending the Saturday hours and keep- Act of 1990. Statewide installation and “A agreement seemed to be rolling ing the stations fully staffed during peak tary Schools, updating computer tech- portion of their tax bills. considered the position of Town At- acceptance of the new emissions testing With the average home assessed at in a certain direction and then it would torney as “as one of the best you could hours will keep inspections moving and nology and installation of wiring to handle equipment at state and private inspec- the upgrades, and new windows for the $174,000, Westfield taxpayers would come to Charlie” for his legal advice, ever have. It’s a chance to provide help maintain short wait times for motor- tion facilities is required to be com- ists at the lanes. In the first 90 days of high school. be responsible for $122 toward the bud- said Councilman Gruba. “And he real community service to the town pleted by December of this year. Mr. Wallace stated that because of his get this year, or $10 per month. would say, ‘you can do that; you’ll Parsons’ operations of New Jersey’s mo- and actually get paid for doing it.” tor vehicle inspection and maintenance Consumers in New Jersey can call, experience in the area of finance, he felt A recent article in The Westfield Leader program, more than 500,000 vehicles have toll-free, 1-888-NJMOTOR with ques- that he would be an ideal candidate to revealed that the budget includes new been inspected with the average wait tions about the new inspection program, succeed Mrs. Jacobson, who served as computers for the fourth and fifth grades, The Caring Box times approximately four minutes state- or visit www.cleanairnj.org. Other ques- Chairwoman of the board’s Finance Com- computer labs for Language Arts in the wide. tions about license and titles should mittee. intermediate schools, new textbooks for “This shift will result in more efficient still be directed to the current New When asked about his candidacy, Mr. World Language, health, fine arts, so- Because Westfielders Care... the spirit of volunteerism is very Jersey Motor Vehicle Services’ toll free Wallace stated that he would pledge his cial studies and Language Arts, and 11 service for New Jersey motorists be- time, his business experience, and his cause all of the states’ 35 vehicle inspec- number, (888) 486-3339. new teaching and/or support positions special in Westfield. The United Fund of Westfield, through a willingness to keep an open mind on all based on increasing enrollment. grant from the Westfield Foundation and the help of The The Westfield Leader: issues brought to the board. Polls will be open April 20 from 2 to www.goleader.com Mr. Wallace has worked for 9 p.m. Voters may mail absentee ballots Westfield Leader, is proud to provide The Caring Box. This Chapdelaine & Company for the last 15 between Tuesday, April 13, and the day volunteer clearing house, responding to special, immediate of the elections. needs in our community, will be published monthly. Wilson Elementary Scouts Please call the United Fund if you can help! Celebrate ‘Thinking Day’ Fanwood TV-35

WOMEN for WOMEN WESTFIELD — Daisy and California, and New Zealand. The mas- Weekly Schedule Professionals to volunteer their time and services Brownie troops of Wilson Elementary cots set up on a special display created to women in need School in Westfield celebrated Think- by Troop No. 498, brought along maps, Thursday, April 1, 7:00 P.M. Freeholder’s Forum BOY SCOUTS ing Day on February 22 with a pizza photos, and journals showing where dinner and international games. the mascots originated from and the District Committee Volunteers Thursday, April 1, 8:00 P.M. Seventy-seven girls attended the troops that sent them to the party. “Fallen Flags” a history of WESTFIELD RESCUE SQUAD event along with parent chaperones. A special guest, Malin Haraldsson railroading in Union County Seeking Volunteers - Medical Technician - Dispatchers Thinking Day is the birthday of both who is a Swedish Girl Guide, led the produced by Channel 35 Lord Baden-Powell and Lady Baden- girls in games she played as a child in MOBILE MEALS Powell, the World Chief Guide. Think- Sweden. Monday, April 5, 8:00 P.M. Volunteers for meal packing and/or delivery ing Day is the day that Girl Scouts and During the event, a special mural “FYI – Fanwood” the weekday mornings Girl Guides around the world “think was created of the 77 girls attending. Mayor’s Show. about” each other. The girls were all traced onto paper Monday, April 5, 9:00 P.M. The girls demonstrate the spirit of and then colored in by the respective “Cops TV” a joint project of The United Fund of Westfield WL Girl Scouting and Girl Guiding that girl scout. The mural will be hung in the Fanwood-Scotch Plains 301 North Avenue, West brings together all the members of the the gymnasium of the school. Police Departments. World Association of Girl Guides and The girls earned customized Wilson Westfield, NJ 07090 Girl Scouts in international friendship. School Thinking Day patches. The Wednesday, April 7, 7:30 P.M. (908) 233-2113 Traveling mascots (stuffed animals) Thinking Day event was coordinated Paintings and Photos at an visited from troops in Massachusetts, by Kim Friedman and Laura Hughes. exhibition. CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK THE— Serving Scotch PlainsTIMES and Fanwood Since 1959 — of Scotch Plains – Fanwood

USPS 485200 Thursday, April 1, 1999 Published OUR 40th YEAR – ISSUE NO. 13-99 Periodical – Postage Paid at Scotch Plains, N.J. Every Thursday 232-4407 FIFTY CENTS Scotch Plains Zoning Board Denies Magnolia Gardens Application for 95-Bed Nursing Facility on Martine Avenue

By DEBORAH MADISON However, due to assisted living are taken into consideration includ- would impose on an already over- the “highest and best use,” an eco- sarily the township. Specially Written for The Times care facilities being new to the mar- ing emotional preferences of pro- burdened residential neighborhood. nomic principle denoting greatest After cross-examination by the The application to build Magnolia ket, Mr. Martin added that there was spective buyers. After rigorous cross- Mr. Martin conceded that a facility of profit, was to allow a large facility board, the audience was given an Gardens, a 58,000-square-foot, 95- not enough comparison data regard- examination by all of the board mem- this nature would constitute “inten- to be built as opposed to homes of opportunity to cross-examine Mr. bed assisted living care and nursing ing sales of homes near assisted liv- bers, Mr. Martin finally agreed that sified usage” in an otherwise pre- lesser value. When cross-examined, Martin. home facility, on the two lots adja- ing facilities to draw any empirical some buyers might be put off by the dominantly, residential neighbor- Mr. Martin conceded that the “high- Lawrence Paruta, a resident of cent to the YMCA on Martine Av- conclusions or to make a compara- presence of a large facility, but that in hood. est and best use” would benefit the Graymill Drive, questioned how Mr. enue in Scotch Plains, was denied by tive sales analysis. his opinion, most would not be. However, he also explained that seller and the buyer, but not neces- CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 a unanimous vote of the Board of In other words, although homes Frequently, during Mr. Martin’s Adjustments. near large facilities do not seem to testimony, Mr. Butler requested that A packed courtroom of residents lose appraised value, according to Board attorney Anthony Rinaldo, Jr. from the neighborhood of the pro- the opinions of real estate agents, admonish the audience for vocaliz- School Budget of $44,551,453 Gets posed site cheered as the board there were no exact figures to prove ing their disapproval of Mr. Martin’s reached its decision at the conclusion that they could be sold for their mar- seemingly conflicting answers. of the third special meeting held on ket value. Many Board members questioned OK from School Board Members March 24, which ran until 1:30 a.m. Mr. Martin conceded that in as- Mr. Martin as to the incremental the next morning. sessing a home’s worth many factors effects that another large facility By SUSAN M. DYCKMAN increase of $49.80 on an average the spending plan. “One of the most The applicant’s lawyer, William Specially Written for The Times assessed home in the borough. exciting things about the proposed Butler, began the meeting by turning The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Board Scotch Plains voters would realize budget,” said Dr. Choye, “is that it over $18,500 in escrow fees to the of Education approved a $44,551,453 a $.10, or 3.13 percent increase in maintains average class sizes” at the township for expenses incurred by budget for the 1999-2000 school year their tax rate, to $3.29. This trans- elementary level. She confirmed that the Board regarding the application. following a public hearing Monday. lates into an increase of $115 on the the average class size for kindergar- Mr. Butler then called on Joseph The budget reflects an $822,403, or average assessed home in the town- ten through second grade is 19 stu- Martin, of Martin Appraisal Associ- 1.88 percent, increase over the 1998- ship. dents. ates, as an expert witness to testify 1999 spending plan. Despite the fact that the 2.99 per- “It’s the best year with elementary regarding the impact that the pro- On Tuesday, April 20, voters in cent increase in the local tax levy is class size we’ve ever had,” she ex- posed facility would have on the value Scotch Plains and Fanwood will be the lowest in four years, the tax in- plained. of homes in the neighborhood. asked to approve a general fund tax crease for Scotch Plains is the high- Elementary improvements include: In preparation for this testimony, levy of $39,401,685, which is up est in six years. strengthening the art and music pro- Mr. Martin stated that he had pe- 2.99 percent over last year. Scotch Part of the reason for this, as ex- grams with additional staff; math- rused the neighborhood of the pro- Plains’ taxpayers bear 78.2 percent plained by Board of Education Presi- ematics software; a literacy program posed site and talked to the township’s of the tax levy as determined by a dent August Ruggiero, is that new for grades 1 and 2 that expands the tax assessor as well as real estate state formula, compared to 21.8 per- ratables for Scotch Plains amounted existing Reading Recovery program; agents in the area. He also stated that cent for Fanwood. to just $1 million this year, compared a team teaching pilot between regu- he had visited several nursing homes If the budget is approved, voters in to $10 million in 1998. lar education and special education and assisted living care facilities in Fanwood will see a $.06, or 1.54 Superintendent of Schools Dr. teachers; supervisory support for 50 neighboring towns in order to assess percent, increase in their tax rate, to Carol B. Choye outlined the $600,000 new teachers; new language arts texts, the impact that these facilities had on $3.96. This equates to an annual in program improvements built into CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 the value of homes in those areas. According to Mr. Martin, none of the residents who owned homes in close proximity to facilities of this Mayor Says GOP Budget Proposal type felt that the presence of a large facility negatively impacted on the William A. Burke for The Times market value of their homes. Fur- IT’S THE EASTER BUNNY!...Laura Burns, otherwise known as the Easter Would Harm Town’s Bond Rating thermore, the real estate agents and Bunny, is joined by, left to right, Michael Vilarino, Patrick Decker and Kayley tax assessors that Mr. Martin spoke Decker during last Saturday’s Easter Egg Hunt on the Village Green in Scotch By FRED ROSSI us down to a $1.1 million surplus.” “I’ve been out and seen people and with corroborated this belief. Plains. Specially Written for The Times She pointed out that, in order to talked to people, but no one’s asked Democratic Mayor Geri M. Samuel maintain a AA bond rating, Scotch me about it,” she said. She added that says the Republicans’ proposed al- Plains needs to have a surplus be- the two other Democrats on the Coun- ternative budget would harm Scotch tween $1.8 million-$2.2 million. cil, Tarquin Bromley and Franklin Seven School Board Candidates Plains’ AA bond rating. Republi- In addition, she pointed out, the Donatelli, have reported to her that cans, meanwhile, report receiving surplus total is not only for the mu- they, too, hadn’t heard much on the strong opposition to the six-point tax nicipal budget, but for the school and budget from residents. Vie for Positions; Tell Platforms increase proposed last week by the county budgets, as well. She refused to comment on the Democratic-led Township Council. The Mayor told The Times she has possibility of any kind of compro- By SUSAN M. DYCKMAN having run unsuccessfully in 1995 of Coles School, has served two con- After the $16.7 million budget for not heard any reaction—positive or mise, pointing out that the public Specially Written for The Times and 1996. secutive terms on the board, having 1999 was introduced nine days ago, negative—from citizens in the week hearing on the budget will take place The voices of experience mingle She is an account manager with first been elected in 1993. A 30-year the two Republicans on the Town- since it was introduced. CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 with those of newcomers as seven Viasoft, a computer software firm. resident, he is the owner of Essel ship Council, William J. McClintock, candidates campaign for three seats She has two sons at SPFHS, and a Paint and Wallpaper Co. of Valley Jr., and Martin Marks, then put forth on Scotch Plains-Fanwood’s Board daughter at Brunner School. Mall, Gillette. His three sons were their own budget proposal, which of Education. The board election will “The mission of a member of the educated in Scotch Plains-Fanwood calls for using what they said was a take place Tuesday, April 20. Board of Education is to provide schools. record $3.05 million surplus, rather There are two seats open in Scotch community representation and over- “I know the community and have a than a boost in taxes, to cover the $1 Plains, one in Fanwood. sight to the district administration,” sense of what it desires and needs million-plus increase in appropria- Incumbent Jessica M. Simpson and stated Mrs. Manduca, who has lived from its school system,” stated Mr. tions. Victoria Manduca are vying for the in Scotch Plains for 10 years. “I am Gillet, who cites his experience in Besides disputing the $3 million Fanwood seat. a concerned parent committed to running two businesses as a valuable surplus figure, the Mayor told The Mrs. Simpson, who resides in the providing thoughtful and informed asset. “I believe I am a good candi- Times on Tuesday that part of what School One area of the borough, seeks input to the board to improve deci- date because I possess the tools to do she estimated was actually a $2.4 election to her second full term on the sion making. I have served on dis- the job well and because I care enough. million surplus was used to offset board. She was first appointed to trict committees for assessments and I will put forth the full measure of some of the planned rise in expendi- board service in 1992 to fill a va- curriculum review and have testi- what is needed to keep this district at tures. The hike in local taxes, she cancy. fied to the state and local boards on the forefront of education in this state said, “would have been 10 percent” if Mrs. Simpson, a 14-year resident many issues of concern to parents and still keep the cost to the taxpayer a portion of the surplus had not been of Fanwood, is a claims representa- and teachers.” reasonable.” used. tive with the Social Security Admin- In Scotch Plains, the candidates Mr. Saridaki, who is the corporate “If we use any more [of the sur- istration. Her daughter graduated are incumbents Edward J. Saridaki, financial and network controller for plus], we’ll be below what’s appro- from Scotch Plains-Fanwood High Jr. and Morris H. “Butch” Gillet, Enslow Publishers, Inc. of Spring- priate for our AA bond rating,” she School (SPFHS); her son is a fresh- former Board President Dr. Donald field, resides in the Evergreen School said. “We don’t want to do that.” Mayor Samuel added that “we can’t William A. Burke for The Times man. E. Sheldon and first-time candidates area of the township. A 23-year resi- THE ART OF EGG COLORING...These youngsters demonstrate the art of egg “There are many reasons why I’m Dominick Bratti and Ava McNamara. dent, he is concluding his first term do” what the Republicans are pro- coloring during Scotch Plains’ annual Easter Egg Hunt held March 27 on the running for re-election, but my expe- Mr. Gillet, who lives in the vicinity CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 posing, because doing so “would take Village Green. rience in doing the job and my dedi- cation to board work are foremost among them,” explained Mrs. Fanwood Planning Board Approves Day Care Center Simpson, who calls herself “an ap- proachable, common sense person.” “Secondly, my involvement and advocacy with statewide educational To Succeed Long-time Pet Business on South Avenue organizations and political leaders By SUZETTE F. STALKER facility. She said she intends to completely side the facility for no longer than over its close proximity to the A&P allows me to give voice to Scotch Specially Written for The Times During opening discussion of the renovate the interior of the existing about three minutes. driveway. Plains-Fanwood concerns, while at A new private day care center is application on February 24, Mrs. Loh building, including putting down a Although parking provisions are John Harter of Atlantic Traffic the same time influencing state edu- expected to open soon on the current said her business would serve chil- new floor slab and removing any not required for day care centers, The Design Engineers in Watchung, tes- cation policies, which affect our chil- site of Pets & Their People, located at dren from infancy through 4 years other fixtures that could possibly con- Wonder Years will be equipped with tifying for the applicant, said peak dren directly.” 133 South Avenue in Fanwood, which old. Grouped by age, the youngsters tain residue from the current busi- 17 stalls, including seven for staff traffic hours for the center would A resident of the Brunner School is closing its doors after more than 20 would be provided with appropriate ness there. A grassy play area en- and 10 for parents to use while drop- likely be between 7:30 to 9 a.m. and area of Fanwood, Mrs. Manduca is years. activities but not an academic pro- closed by a stockade fence will be ping off and picking up their chil- from 4:45 to just after 6 p.m. making her third bid for a board seat, Christine Loh of Scotch Plains, a gram. located at the rear of the property. dren. Handicapped parking will be He presented a 15-minute segment state-licensed child care provider, got She anticipated her hours of opera- Mrs. Loh noted that pick-up and provided at the rear of the building. of a videotape he had made that the green light March 24 from the tion would be between 7:30 a.m. and drop-off times would be staggered, Vehicular traffic, both on the pre- morning showing the driveway to Spring Ahead! Fanwood Planning Board to open 6:30 p.m. Mrs. Loh said her program limiting the number of cars on the mises and along heavily-traveled Kinderprep, a day care facility on Daylight Savings Time Begins The Wonder Years Academy next would not be run on a timetable, but premises. She will have 11 staff mem- South Avenue, was a pivotal issue as South Avenue in Westfield, to sup- door to the A&P. would be “flexible” in order to ac- bers, but only seven will be on duty board members deliberated the day port his argument that such busi- 2 a.m. on Sunday, April 4 Mrs. Loh, who has a purchase commodate the needs of her clien- simultaneously because, she said, not care center application. nesses do not generate a large hourly agreement with the owner of Pets & tele, most of whom she predicted all the children will be at the center at Of primary concern was whether traffic volume. Their People and currently operates would be working parents. the same time. there was sufficient room for cars to Mrs. Loh, who said she consulted a day care program in her home, said Although she is licensed to operate Mrs. Loh last week reiterated her back up as they prepared to leave the with Kinderprep as her own applica- she plans to open her newly-approved a day care facility for 70 children, assertion from February that parents, center lot, as well as possible queu- tion progressed, described the facility in about five months. Mrs. Loh said last week that she who will utilize a key code linked to ing of vehicles along South Avenue Westfield establishment as very simi- The board’s 8 to 1 vote in favor of plans to enroll no more than 60 at a computerized identification system as they waited to enter the driveway. lar to her own planned facility in the center capped a hearing which The Wonder Years Academy. to enter the premises, would be in- Board members also discussed terms of enrollment capacity, hours lasted more than three hours and whether an existing driveway run- of operation and traffic patterns. featured detailed testimony from ex- INDEX ning from the front to the back of the Mr. Harter’s video showed nine perts on behalf of the applicant re- Business ...... Page 17 Editorial ...... Page 4 Social ...... Page 6 approximately half an acre lot could cars entering and 11 exiting garding architectural, engineering County ...... Page 2 Obituary ...... Page 11 Sports ...... Page 13 adequately accommodate two-way Kinderprep during the 15-minute and traffic aspects of the planned Religious ...... Page 10 traffic, and concerns were also raised CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK FOLD money willbeusedforgeneralimprovementsatthelibrary. Council PresidentWilliamE.Populus,Jr.fortheFanwoodPublicLibrary.The left, presentsacheckfor$15,000toFanwoodMayorMaryanneS.Connellyand READ ALLABOUTIT SenatePresidentDonaldT.DiFrancesco,thirdfrom seling Center–anexpenditureprevi- trict bytheResolveCommunityCoun- funding forservicesprovidedtothedis- increases. ply accounts,andotherathleticbudget the schoolday;instruction/generalsup- teachers tobeoutoftheirclassesduring ment thatwillhelpalleviatetheneedfor through grade12;professionaldevelop- nology equipmentforkindergarten ditional technologyassistant;sometech- from the1998-1999budget. wrestling matsfornextyearwillcome the purchaseofnewbanduniformsand additional assistanttrackcoach.Fundsfor Living withChildrenprogramandan Placement ArtHistorycourse,anexpanded a sophomorefootballteam. course, newfitnessroomequipment,and ciency Assessment(HSPA)preparatory lab, anafter-schoolHighSchoolProfi- new mathematicstexts,anotherInternet additional specialeducationteamteacher, will addafirst-yearSpanishteacher,an modified eighth-gradeelectiveprogram. music programforsixthgraders;anda for alleighth-gradestudents,ageneral Terrill. soccer andbasketballteamsatPark seventh- andeighth-gradeboysgirls’ ment (GEPA)preparatorycourse,and tary GradeEightPerformanceAssess- music program;anafter-schoolvolun- Schools; expansionofthesixth-grade Internet labatParkandTerrillMiddle sixth- througheighth-gradehealth. eighth-grade science;languagearts,and sixth- andeighth-grademathematics; will bepurchasedforworldlanguage; days aweekinseventhgrade.Newtexts language programwillexpandtofive ing andlanguageartscurriculum. ments, $115,000,isdedicatedtotheread- and completeclassroomInternetaccess. put in.” the taxincreaseDemocratshave him thattheywere“unhappywith have toldCouncilmanMarksand native. Inaddition,hesaidpeople their “notaxincrease”budgetalter- “have gottenalotofsupport”for Times earlier. ing properlywhenshecheckedit ing outthatthephonehadbeenwork- phone,” theMayorsaid,beforepoint- inadvertently disconnectedthe bers onthedais. students sittingwiththeCouncilmem- alluding tothefivelocalhighschool and 10pairsoffeet”theMayorsaid, ing, butwithoutsuccess. reported tryingtocallintothemeet- week’s meeting.Severalresidents failed tooperateatthecloseoflast telephone intheCouncil’s chamber Samuel saidshehadnoideawhythe Tuesday, April27. GOP BudgetProposal May School BudgetGreen Light The budgetalsoincludes$22,000in District improvementsincludeanad- The budgetalsoincludesanAdvanced Scotch Plains-FanwoodHighSchool The budgetalsoprovidesforalgebra Other improvementsincludeathird At themiddleschoollevel,world The lion’sshareoftheseimprove- PleasecalltheUnitedFundifyoucanhelp! Councilman McClintocktold “It’s possiblethatsomeone’s foot “There were10peopleupthere, Addressing alesserissue,Mayor ae1 Thursday,April1,1999 12 Page Because Westfielders Care... thespiritofvolunteerismisvery special inWestfield. TheUnitedFundofWestfield, through a Board ofEducationGives Westfield Leader, isproud toprovide Harm Town BondRating volunteer clearinghouse,responding tospecial,immediate thisweekthattheRepublicans grant from the Westfield Foundationandthe helpofThe The CaringBox needs inourcommunity, will bepublishedmonthly. Seeking Volunteers -MedicalTechnician -Dispatchers Professionals tovolunteertheirtimeandservices WESTFIELD RESCUESQUAD Volunteers formealpackingand/or delivery WOMEN for The UnitedFundof Westfield District CommitteeVolunteers MOBILE MEALS 301 North Avenue,301 North West BOY SCOUTS Westfield, NJ07090 weekday mornings CONTINUED FROMPAGE1 CONTINUED FROMPAGE1 to womeninneed (908) 233-2113 The School, andforanelevatoratTerrill. significant renovationsatParkMiddle more money.”Heidentifiedtheneedfor would “necessitateaskingtaxpayersfor bond referendumlaterthisyear,which physical plantneedsmightrequirea favor oftheamendment. board memberJeanMcAllistervotedin sophically” supportedMr.Meade,only “if wedon’totherwiseneedthemoney.” of buildingupthefreebalance,”hestated, fiscal responsibilitytobegintheprocess the district’scashreserves.“Itisour funds shouldbeusedtobeginrebuilding additional teacherswerenotneeded,those enrollment figuresforSeptember. need ariseasthedistrictfirmsupits additional teachingpositionsshouldthe funds forasocialstudiessupervisorand Mr. Meaderecommendedbuildingin was “penny-wise,butpoundfoolish,” crease thespendingplanby$200,000. Meade proposedanamendmenttoin- but notbeforeboardmemberRichard prove the1999-2000budgetaspresented, percent from1998-1999). debt service($505,758—down3.15 down 24.6percentfromlastyear),and and Federalprograms($1,056,812— up 2.14percentover1998-1999);state over lastyear);other($2,551,147— services ($1,744,463—up.63percent operation ofmaintenanceandplant down 1.04percentfrom1998-1999); 1998-1999); tuition($2,226,782— ($1,144,760 —down.06percentfrom budget includetransportation benefits ($5,105,500). is devotedtosalaries($30,216,231)and percent ofthe$44,551,453spendingplan tributing just9.5percent. get, withstateandFederalfundingcon- taxpayers fund89.6percentofthebud- ously fundedbyalocalgrant. meeting number ofthemtoattendthenext answered, hesaid,andexpectsa vented residents’callsfrombeing ing, whenthetelephoneproblempre- called us”aftertheMarch23meet- April 13,tobea“lively”event. next formalmeetingonTuesday, was unveiled,heexpectstheCouncil’s ceived intheweeksincebudget on thetelephonecallshehasre- million surplusshouldbeused.” think thatmoreoftherecord$3 the expenseside[ofbudget],but Republicans “havenoquarrelwith happen.” Heemphasizedthatthe said, “Idon’tknowwhat’s goingto alternative.” tion ofpeoplecancomeupwithan they canjoinus;orsomecombina- McClintock said. can takeonthe1999budget,Mr. Mr. Ruggierosuggestedthedistrict’s While severalofhiscolleagues“philo- Mr. Meadewentontosaythat,if Suggesting thattheproposedbudget The boardvotedunanimouslytoap- Non-instructional elementsofthe The boardPresidentreiteratedthat80 Mr. Ruggieroremindedthepublicthat “A numberoffairlyangrypeople Mr. McClintockaddedthat,based As fortheultimateoutcome,he “The Democratscanoutvoteus; There arethreepathstheCouncil The CaringBox. . This The WestfieldLeader CYAN treetops, andthatfromhisbedroom not inthehabitoflivingabove an inaccuratevantagepointashewas from theYMCAandadjacentlots. structing aviewofMr.Gilman’shome overgrowth oftreetopscompletelyob- aerial photosthatshowedveryplush the proposedsite. was insufficienttoshieldhishomefrom many ofthetrees,andthatbuffer recent yearsduetotheownersremoving proposed facility,weredwindlingin wooded areaofwetlands,behindthe ance. because ofapossibleexcessissu- not need-based,andwerebeingreviewed were issuedonanexpeditedbasis, were recentlyissued,suchasthisone, that assistedlivingcarecertificates tificate ofneed.Mr.Gilmantestified Services regardingtheapplicant’scer- Jersey DepartmentofHealthSenior Brandywine Court,contactedtheNew as aburdenonthecommunity. tually leavingtheabandonedbuilding ing homewouldbecomebankrupt,even- than 50percentprobabilitythatanurs- Drive, testifiedthattherewasabetter facility ofthissize. site planswereinadequatetosupporta ported theirclaimsthattheproposed volumes. in ordertoassessparkingandtraffic that theyvisitedlocalareanursinghomes essary. Severalresidentsalsotestified need grantedtheapplicantwasunnec- towns toshowthatthecertificateof nursing homefacilitiesinneighboring there werenumerousbedsavailableat continue makingthatmistake. borhood, thiswasnotjustificationto been inappropriatelyplacedintheneigh- just becauseseveralotherfacilitieshad those presentwhenhepointedoutthat expressed thesentimentsofmany proximity toalargefacility.Mr.Bard price ofhishomeduetobeinginclose with hisbuildertolowerthepurchase Peach Court,testifiedthathenegotiated ready overlycongested. further evidencethattheareawasal- Martine AvenueandBroadStreetas over thepastthreeyearsatcornerof to theboard,detailingcaraccidents issues athand. re-assessment hadanyrelevancetothe home’s appraisedvalue. facility doesimpactnegativelyona as evidencethatthepresenceofalarge location inbackoftheYMCAfacility, and histaxesloweredduetohome’s that hishome’svaluewasre-assessed Scotch PlainsPlanningBoard,testified Brandywine CourtandChairmanofthe the proposedfacilitybeapproved. noyances wouldbeintensifiedshould large facility,andhowallofthesean- congestion andtheaddednoiseofa car windshields,theintensifiedtraffic to seethesunglaringoffofnumerous ences whenshelooksoutfromherhome Mr. Martintoimaginewhatsheexperi- across thestreetfrom“Y,”asked Martine Avenue,wholivesdirectly the qualityoflifeintheirneighborhood. if approved,wouldnegativelyimpacton they believedtheproposedapplication, timony andstatementsregardinghow Many audiencemembersgavetheirtes- No oneintheaudiencecameforward. testimony insupportoftheproposedsite. one intheaudiencewouldliketogive Chairman, ThomasBarth,askedifany- meeting whoobviouslyobjected. a roomfulofhomeownerspresentatthis facility neartheirhome,whentherewas homebuyers wouldnotobjecttoalarge Martin coulddenythatprospective dentist’s chair,wasgivenbyDr.FredLeahyoftheFanwoodDentalGroup. learning aboutproperdentalcare.Thelesson,whichincludedarideinthe old classatWestminsterPreschoolinFanwood,andfellowstudentsenjoy GOOD DENTALFUN LittleMatthewDeBiasse,amemberofthethree-year- Magnolia GardensProposal Mr. Gilmancontendedthatthiswas Mr. Butlerofferedintoevidencetwo Mr. Gilmanalsotestifiedthatthe Keith Gilman,aresidentof Gene Berger,aresidentofFenimore The ratiosthattheycalculatedsup- Many residentsgatheredevidencethat Similarly, DavidBard,aresidentof Mr. Tomkinpresentedapolicereport Mr. MartindeniedthatTomkin’s George Tomkin,aresidentof Kathleen Niemczyk,aresidentof After cross-examination,BoardVice Adjustments BoardDenies WL

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MAGENTA seek anappeal. uphold thedenialifapplicantshould felt confidentthatanycourtjudgewould When questioned,membersoftheboard appeal ofthedenialinacourtlaw. determine iftheapplicantwillseekan on thesiteplanunnecessary. the specialusevariance,makingavote Plains. beneficial use”totheTownshipofScotch this siteplanwouldbeof“inherently the applicanthadfailedtoshowhow opinions andconjecture. specific site,butrathernon-empirical always basedonfactsregardingthis paid expertswhoseopinionswerenot board hadtorelyonthetestimonyof applicant’s intentwas.Asaresult,the tunity tobetterassesswhatthe would havegiventheboardanoppor- of theapplicantwasnotrequired,it ber, statedthatalthoughthepresence answered. leaving manyproblematicquestionsun- board andthecommunity,aswell proceedings wasaslapinthefaceto sence oftheapplicant”throughout board, statedthatthe“conspicuousab- equate land-to-buildingratios. the integrityofwetlandsandinad- priately placed,drainagecompromising cooling towersandgeneratorsinappro- inadequate emergency-vehicleaccess, ume inaccuracies,trafficflowproblems, board’s professionalsweretrafficvol- suited forafacilityofthisscale. sional opinion,othersiteswerebetter township’s MasterPlan.Inherprofes- rounding neighborhoodisagoalinthe “preserving thecharacter”ofsur- making theirfinaldetermination. the boardmusttakeintoaccountwhen cation andalloftheconsiderationsthat fessional summarizedtheentireappli- Ferraro, theBoard’sengineeringpro- professional trafficexpert,andPaul sional planner,HaroldMaltz,theboard’s dience eruptedinapplause. self-serving, for-profitscheme,theau- the applicanttogetoutoftownwiththis life. Whenheemphaticallyimplored taxes forarighttocertainqualityof residents inScotchPlainspayhigher quality oflifethatthisfacilityimposed. the neighborhoodanderosionof too, wasconcernedforthecharacterof their civicconcerns.Hestatedthathe, Gabe Spera,applaudedtheaudiencefor borhood. character facilityintoaresidentialneigh- they wereagainstimposingthisout-of- for assistedlivingfacilities,butthat size thattheywerenotagainsttheneed hood. Manyresidentswantedtoempha- of thequalitylifeinneighbor- noise, allcontributingtoadeterioration traffic congestion,parkingspillageand ated byresidentswerefiresafetyissues, posed siteplan. association wereallopposedtothepro- record tostatethatthemembersofhis Homeowners Association,wenton Drive andPresidentoftheSterlingChase the site’sglarefromtheirproperty. ficient woodstobuffertheintrusionof Drive alsoagreedthattherewereinsuf- Gilman’s bedroomwindows. facility was35feethigh,levelwithMr. height of75feetwhiletheproposed pointing outthatthetreetopswereata emphasized Mr.Gilman’stestimonyby a residentofBrandywineCourt,further in 1997,beforethetreeswereremoved. were inaccuratebecausetheytaken buffer hisproperty. window, thewoodswereinsufficientto W Monday Monday Thursday Thursday Weekly Schedule Mr. Butlercouldnotbereachedto The boardvotedunanimouslytodeny In theend,boardconcludedthat Paulette Coronato,alsoaboardmem- Timothy Livolsi,amemberofthe Other seriousconcernsvoicedbythe Ms. KimballremindedtheBoardthat Susan Kimball,theBoard’sprofes- Mr. Sperastatedtotheboardthat A formerMayorofScotchPlains, Other concernsconsistentlyre-iter- Craig Gulffre,aresidentofRambling Several otherresidentsofFenimore Another resident,CharlesAnastasiou, He alsopointedoutthatthephotos Fanwood TV-35 exhibition. Paintings andPhotosatan Police Departments. the Fanwood-ScotchPlains “Cops TV” Show.Mayor’s “FYI –Fanwood” produced byChannel35 railroading inUnionCounty “Fallen Flags” Freeholder’s Forum ednesday

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BLACK 7 :00 P the , 7:3 .M. 0 P .M. .M. .M. .M. Plainfield. was turnedovertoauthoritiesinSouth Plainfield, Fanwoodpolicesaid.Lahey for LaheyoutofKenilworthandSouth police. block ofTillotsonRoad,accordingto less than50gramsofmarijuanainthe60 arrested andchargedwithpossessionof the specificationsforcenter,gavean architect JayPerantoni,whodesigned and toprohibitparkinginthatarea. an indicatorofwherepeopleshouldwalk ing placedalongthefrontparkinglotas requested thattheapplicanthavestrip- building. their youngchildrentoandfromthe be asidewalkareaforparentsescorting the application,saidshefeltthereshould who castthelonedissentingvoteagainst Westfield, whichhisdaughtersattend. ways atSt.Paul’sDaySchoolin lack ofsidewalksleadingtotheaccess has neverbeenanyproblemsduetoa on thePlanningBoard,statedthatthere pose asafetyhazard. that anabsenceofsidewalkswouldnot curred withMrs.Loh’srepresentatives necessity, boardmembersultimatelycon- whether sidewalksatthecenterwerea also permittedonSouthAvenue. shoulder oftheroad,andthatparkingis waiting toenterthelotwouldbeon site. Inaddition,hesaidanyvehicles familiar withtrafficcirculationatthe times aweek,wouldquicklybecome ing tothecentertwiceaday,several traveling atalowspeed. the roughly18-foot-widedrivewaywhile two carscouldsafelypassoneanotherin photographs totheboardshowinghow cient fortwo-waytraffic,andsupplied projected thedrivewaywouldbesuffi- representing theapplicant,Mr.Harter Fanwood attorneyJosephDiRienzo,Sr., ing tothesite. posed tothetotalnumberofcarstravel- entered orexitedthedriveway,asop- defined “trips”aseachtimeacareither tute forTrafficEngineers.Mr.Harter to guidelinesestablishedbytheInsti- typical foradaycarefacility,according counted duringthemorningvideoas any problemstheneither. period twodaysearlier,didnotreport driveway duringtheeveningrushhour Harter, whosaidhealsovideotapedthe facility between8:15and9:15a.m.Mr. reported 31tripsoccurredattheWestfield the drivewayfrom7:30to9:05a.m., and noqueuingproblemswereevident. ments werevisibleinoroutofthecenter, were pointsatwhichnotrafficmove- out overthelengthofexcerpt.There span, thoughthetripswereevenlyspread pharmacy onParkAvenue. ing whileworkingasanemployeeata was arrestedandchargedwithshoplift- dent occurredsometimeduringtheday. Jewelry wasreportedtaken.Theinci- smashed andthebedroomransacked. ported thatafrontcourtyardwindowwas vehicle thatwasparkedinthelot. ported alockedpunchedoutofrental Perfilio, ScotchPlainsMunicipalCourt. in lieuof$2,500bailsetbyJudgeJoseph was remandedtotheUnionCountyJail ber 23,onJerusalemRoad.Vanderveer taken fromaburglaryreportedNovem- stolen property,asnowblowerthatwas Plains wasarrestedforpossessionof tively withissuesathand.” experience tounderstandanddeal objec- board activities,andtheeducation and the timeandenergynecessarytodevote to and professionallife,”hestated. “I have lifelong developmentofone’spersonal as avitalcornerstoneinthesuccessful education, particularlypubliceducation prospective membersoftheboard.” tions “isuniqueamongbothcurrentand in communityandprofessionalorganiza- as aprofessionaleducator,parentandleader dren graduatedfromSPFHS. director ofspecialservices.Hisfourchil- for 25yearsasdirectorofguidanceand served ScotchPlains-Fanwoodschools resides intheEvergreenSchoolarea.He ing aspresidentforfive.Dr.Sheldon the boardforsixconsecutiveyears,serv- election in1998,hadbeenamemberof opinions ofothers.” very open-mindedandactivelyseekthe ment experience.Thirdly,Istrivetobe sive financialandaccountingmanage- ber andtheonlycandidatewithexten- ground. Iamtheonlycurrentboardmem- second qualityismyprofessionalback- the livesofchildren,”hesaid.“The well aspersonal,isdevotedtoenhancing The majorityofmylife,professionalas and foremostismypassionforchildren. Saridaki outlinedhisstrengths.“First point ofview”asaboardmember,Mr. and abilitytoarticulateintelligentlyhis Middle School. SPFHS; hissonisastudentatPark on theboard.Hisdaughterattends Approves DayCare Facility There werealsooutstandingwarrants • • • • • Early oninthehearing,Somerville As aconditionofapproval,theboard Board memberCynthiaSwindlehurst, Councilman JoelWhitaker,whosits After extensivediscussionover He alsomaintainedthatparentscom- In responsetoquestionsfrom He characterizedthe31tripshe The trafficexpert,whosaidhefilmed • “I haveadeeppersonalcommitmentto The 30-yearresidentsaidhisbackground Dr. Sheldon,wholosthisbidforre- Citing hisproven“honesty,integrity James Lahey,32,ofFanwoodwas Fanwood PlanningBoard A studentatScotchPlains-Fanwood Lamar Brooks,19,ofPlainfield, A CountryClubLaneresidentre- A Route22carrentalbusinessre- Irving Vanderveer,37,ofScotch THURSDAY, MARCH25 TUESDAY, MARCH16

MONDAY, MARCH22 FRIDAY, MARCH26 BOE CandidatesReveal Platforms; SeekSeats A W POLICE BLOTTER POLICE BLOTTER SCOTCH PLAINS ATCHUNG CONTINUED FROMPAGE1 CONTINUED FROMPAGE1 FANWOOD C OMMUNICATIONS what, ifanything,wastaken. gained. Thereisaninvestigationasto ken. Theresidentbelievedentrywas ported awindowtothehousewasbro- not appearthatthehousewasentered. residents werenotathome.Itwasdoes dow atahomeonJerseyAvenue.The ers fromthelockerroom. High Schoolreportedthetheftofsneak- lights inthefrontofresidence. ported someonedamagedarowofflood- vehicle whileparkedinthedriveway. ported someoneattemptedentrytohis incident occurredonSouthAvenue. ant toaninvestigationbyofficer.The sion ofalcoholunderthelegalagepursu- was arrestedandchargedwithposses- a windowonherhouse. finding twoholesthesizeofBBpelletsin of Montclair,forwhichhepostedbail. lice. Hewasalsoservedwithawarrantout Fanwood TrainStation,accordingtopo- open containerofalcoholatthesouthside Orange waschargedwithpossessionofan site direction. driveway toseecarscomingintheoppo- the drivewaytoallowclientsusing placed onthebuildingcornersnearest pact car,andthatconcavemirrorsbe to thebuildingbedesignatedforacom- staff parkingstalls. of aK-turnareaandidentificationfor ensure greaterdrivewaywidth;creation to thefrontandbackofbuilding switching theroofdrainsfromsides maximum enrollmentof60children; cluded curbstopsforparkingstalls,a tion tostripingthefrontlot,thesein- the board’sapproval,however.Inaddi- best ascanbeaccomplished.” dressing thesafetyandparkingissuesas Cummings commendedMrs.Lohon“ad- ing need.BoardChairmanGregory community, aswellmeetinganexist- represented awelcomeadditiontothe their beliefthatthedaycarefacility and parking,boardmembersexpressed businesses. by generatingpatronageofotherarea would giveFanwood’sdowntownaboost options. Healsopredictedthecenter looking atacommunityisitsdaycare the mainthingsfamiliesconsiderwhen real estatefield,Mr.Fawcettsaidoneof he observed. you increasethedemandinthattown,” “By improvingtheamenitiesinatown, attracting homebuyerstotheborough. positive impactonpropertyvaluesby the daycarecenterwouldalsohavea the transactionforMr.Price,maintained Fanwood.” Wonder YearsAcademy)isavotefor he toldtheboardthat“avotefor(The business andanassettothecommunity, ity asaworthysuccessortohisown and asacenterfortroubledyouth. house, anautomotivebusiness,storage buyers interestedinthelotforaware- ceived variousinquiriesfromwould-be planning toretire,revealedhehadre- for salethreeyears.Mr.Price,whois People, whosaidhispropertyhasbeen Charles Price,theownerofPets&Their which governssuchfacilities. Division ofYouthandFamilyServices, dance withstandardssetforthbythe smoke andfirealarmsysteminaccor- corridor, willalsobeequippedwithafull a 71-inchwide,handicapped-accessible the building.Thecenter,whichwillhave overview ofplannedsafetyfeaturesfor of thecommunity.” we willhaveaboardthatisrepresentative to essentialservices.Ifelected,I believe achieve maximumefficiencywithout loss tiny andrestraint.Iwillalways seek to ued: “Irecognizetheneedforfiscalscru- concerns ofthecommunity.”Shecontin- be aneffectiveadvocatefortheneedsand communication withthepublicandwill cial background,Ihavevastexperiencein said Ms.McNamara. residents tovoicetheirconcernsandideas,” in oursystem,Iwillbeaccessibletoall who bothlivesandworkshaschildren attend BrunnerandMcGinnSchools. who livesintheMcGinnSchoolarea. experience withovercrowding.” chased andrenovatedbuildings;Ihave sues,” heexplained.“We’vealsopur- concerns associatedwithschool-typeis- board. for needychildren)couldbenefittheschool zation thatoperatesresidencesandschools Consultation Service(anon-profitorgani- Committee oftheNewark-basedYouth he hasgainedontheboardandFinance issues.” Heindicatedthattheexperience tracts anddisputespersonnel-related “with alotofexperiencenegotiatingcon- lawyer for12years,”saidMr.Bratti, old son. The seven-yearresidenthasa16-month- Glassman &Hoffman,P.A.inRoseland. is aprincipalwiththelawfirmofGrotta, • • • • • • • The boardalsoaskedthatastallclose Several conditionswereattachedto Despite lingeringconcernsovertraffic Based onhisownexperienceinthe James Fawcett,therealtorhandling Describing thefuturedaycarefacil- Board membersheardtestimonyfrom “As aresultofbothmylegalandfinan- “As aself-employedbusinessperson, She isthemotherofthreesonswho Ms. McNamaraisa30-yearresident “I amfamiliarwithbudgetingandthe “I havebeenalaborandemployment Mr. Bratti,wholivesnearColesSchool, WEDNESDAY, MARCH24 A residentofElizabethAvenuere- Officers discoveredabrokenwin- A residentofJacksonAvenuere- A residentofPortlandAvenuere- Michael Wiggins,18,ofPlainfield An OakwoodCourtresidentreported Budhram Haimchand,36,ofEast THURSDAY, MARCH18 SATURDAY, MARCH27 SUNDAY, MARCH28 , I NC . P UBLICATION Page 2 Thursday, April 1, 1999 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Union County to Generate Aerial Photography County Lauds Restoration Of Westfield Town Clock For Use on Geographic Information System WESTFIELD — The Town Clock Avenue Historic District. Restoration Project and the First United Representing the church at the cer- By PAUL J. PEYTON lines as well as traffic signals and a new Superintendent of the New The board also has asked Gover- Methodist Church of Westfield re- emonies were Stephen Merrill, Project Specially Written for The Westfield Leader their timing mechanisms. Jersey State Police who is “sensitive nor Whitman, who requested and ceived special recognition from the Assistant; Pat Merrill, Sally Girdon ELIZABETH -Municipalities in Another GIS layer could be devoted to the needs of all citizens and who received the resignation of Colonel Union County Division of Cultural and Wilson Jackson, who, while Presi- Union County will soon be able to to identify sources of mass transporta- will eliminate racism within the State Williams, to delay the appointment and Heritage Affairs at the 12th An- dent of the Westfield Historical Soci- take advantage of a new Geographic tion in order to plot out the routes and Police.” of Attorney General Peter Veniero to nual Historic Preservation Commen- ety, supported and nurtured the resto- Information System (GIS) being de- distances from a Welfare recipient’s Sponsored by Freeholders Lewis the New Jersey Supreme Court until dations Cer- ration project at veloped at the county level. The sys- home to child care facilities, as well as Mingo, Jr. of Plainfield and Chester public hearings and investigations emony held on the church level. tem provides data information in lay- to prospective employers. Holmes of Rahway, the resolution have been completed on the issue of March 24. Representa- ers for use on personal computers. The system is currently being used follows the resignation of Colonel racial profiling. Union County tives of the The Union County Board of Cho- by prosecutor offices to identify the Carl Williams as head of the State Colonel Williams resigned follow- Freeholder Westfield His- sen Freeholders approved a $126,358 number of crimes by neighborhood, Police in the midst of allegations of ing a news article which quoted him Chairman torical Society contract to ADR, Inc., of Pennsauken among other uses. racial profiling by State Troopers. as saying racial profiling was being Nicholas P. included Ralph to provide color aerial photography “It (the aerial photography) will be “Racial profiling undermines the used by State Troopers when making Scutari awarded Jones, who was of Union County. The photography the basis map that all the (county) justice system and social fabric of our motor vehicle stops. the commenda- Town Historian will be the basis for a system that will departments will use,” Mr. Muller community,” the resolution states. tion during the when restoration Through the resolution, the Free- of the 19th-cen- be used to access and plot everything told the board. It also requests that policies be holders have sought the establish- ceremony, which from basic demographic information Deputy County Manager George established for new and current State took place at the tury clock began, ment of a policy on recruitment that and Bob Miller, to crime statistics. Devanney, who also serves as head of Troopers that will “teach racial sen- “encourages minorities to apply to Elizabeth-town Dick Muller, who works in the the Department of Economic Devel- sitivity and ethnic diversity training” Gas Company Vice President of positions within the ranks of the New the Society. Sev- county’s Economic Development opment, said the aerial photography to the Troopers. Jersey State Police.” corporate head- Department, said the aerial photog- is the first step to implementing the quarters in eral members of raphy will be taken in early April Union, the Westfield GIS system. Historic Preser- with the completion of the maps for A full-time employee will be hired Collection Dates are Revealed One of 10 for the county’s GIS by July. this year, the vation Commis- to work on the system on a regular sion were also in The system uses computer tech- basis. The county has budgeted plaque and reso- lution were pre- attendance. nology for managing, manipulating $852,000 for the purchase of a GIS. For Household Special Waste In his remarks and analyzing geographic spatial sented to John R. In other business, plans for the Panosh, Clock for the occasion, data. renovation of the county’s Venieri ELIZABETH – Union County Free- sol cans, asphalt sealers, fire extin- holder Chairman Nicholas P. Scutari Project Chair- Westfield Mayor Mr. Muller said the aerial photog- Complex on North Avenue in guishers, flammable liquids and sol- Thomas C. recently announced that the county will man and restorer, Plaque honoring Town Clock restoration raphy will serve as a base for the Westfield for a new Union County ids, motor oil and motor oil filters, and Donald Jardim stated, “It system. Police Headquarters are moving for- sponsor three “Spring Household Spe- gasoline, transmission fluid, automo- is always enjoyable to walk in down- cial Waste Day” collection events. Mokrauer, President of the Westfield Included as part of the base map ward. The facility will also house a tive products, batteries (dry cell and Historical Society, which nominated town Westfield and hear the bell strike will be land use, parks, transporta- state-of-the-art forensic laboratory for All Union County residents are eli- lead acid), propane tanks, fluorescent the project for consideration in the each hour.” tion, waterways and flood plains lo- the county’s Medical Examiner. gible to participate at no cost. Pre- bulbs (unbroken), thermostats, ther- areas of Structure, Object, or Site Res- According to Mr. Panosh, the com- cated throughout the county. Last week, the Freeholders ap- registration is not required for any of mometers, and mercury switches. toration. mendation and placement of the Town The aerial flyover will help de- proved another $340,000 for the de- the collection days. Contractors are Containers larger than five gallons, The nominations were reviewed by Clock in the historic preservation reg- velop photos, which will assist the sign development phase of the project not eligible. empty containers, unidentified mate- the Historic Sites Committee, which ister of Union County was accom- Department of Economic Develop- to the contractor, Joseph Jingoli & The first event will be held on Satur- rial, explosives, radioactive material, makes the recommendations to the plished with the support of many past ment in its initiatives. Son, Inc., of Lawrenceville, bringing day, April 17, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at and gas cylinders of polychlorinated Cultural and Heritage Programs Advi- and present members of the First Mr. Muller described the system as the total contract to $550,000. The the Kenilworth Public Works Yard, biphenyl (PCB) material will not be sory Board and the Board of Chosen United Methodist Church, Westfield layers of information which will in- additional funds were spent on pre- located at 14th Street and Sheridan accepted. Freeholders. A second Westfield award residents, and financial aid from local clude the aerial map of the county, liminary work in designing plans for Avenue. The county will accept school was also presented for the preserva- businesses, organizations, and agen- with subsequent layers providing such the project. Another event is scheduled for Sat- laboratory waste chemicals at all tion and restoration of the Kimball cies. information as economic informa- Freeholder Daniel P. Sullivan said urday, May 15, at the Linden Recy- three collection events. According tion, waterway maps and relation- the county “will move quickly” on the cling Center on Donaldson Place in to Freeholder Mary Ruotolo, Liai- ships between population and land. project, which has been in the county Linden. son to Union County Environmen- Westfield Jaycees Schedules The system can be used, for ex- hopper for several years. Construc- Scotch Plains will host the third tal Services, this program is de- ample, to plot where Welfare recipi- tion is expected to begin in the fall. spring collection event on Saturday, signed to assist public, parochial ents in the county live while also “That (the existing County Police June 12, at the Scotch Plains Public and private schools in accessing an Annual Raffle Dinner-Dance identifying where public transporta- Headquarters on North Avenue) has Works Yard on Plainfield Avenue. effective, environmentally sound, tion routes and potential employers Acceptable household special waste cost-efficient method of disposing WESTFIELD — The Westfield Jaycees’ annual raffle dinner-dance will certainly been a substandard facility be held at Temple Emanu-El on Saturday, April 24, at 8 p.m. are located. The system, which will for awhile,” he added. includes oil-based paint and varnishes, of unwanted chemical wastes and antifreeze, pool chemicals, corrosives The Grand Prize will be a 1999 BMW Z-3 2.3 Roadster. A maximum of be available to town towns in the On another matter, the board ap- reagents. 400 tickets are being offered for sale, and net proceeds will be used to offer county, can also be used to assist proved a resolution urging Governor and cleaners, pesticides and herbicides, “These materials are typically stored caustics, solvents and thinners, aero- need-based college scholarships to local high school students. municipalities in identifying sewer Christine Todd Whitman to appoint away in school science labs, in some According to Tom Lutz, raffle chairman, last year’s raffle was a complete cases for decades,” said Freeholder sell-out and raised over $20,000. The Jaycees are hoping to sell-out again this Ruotolo. year. Each ticket entitles the holder and a guest to attend the raffle drawing and Schools must schedule appoint- dinner-dance. ments and provide an inventory list in As in years past, entertainment will be provided by Smooth, the Jaycees’ advance. For more information, please favorite local Motown band. call Union County Environmental Ser- During the evening, tickets will be drawn from a barrel one-by-one. The vices at (908) 654-9890. last ticket remaining in the barrel will win the new 1999 BMW Z-3. Tickets are available for $160 and can be obtained by mailing a check payable to the Westfield Jaycee Foundation to the Westfield Jaycees, P. O. Box 517, Westfield, 07091, or by calling the Jaycees at (908) 232-5123 or PERFECT PAINTING from any Jaycee member. Power The Westfield Jaycees is a group of individuals under 40 years of age who meet monthly to socialize, perform public service projects and raise money Washing for local charitable causes. 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Plains has kicked off donations to as- improve its stations and surrounding WESTFIELD — The Westfield semi-automatic defibrillators, can fourth installment in the Carriage House Mr. Medina is the author of two sist with Fanwood’s annual Earth Day areas, by providing flag men to assist Volunteer Rescue Squad, which has cost thousands of dollars, yet this Poetry Reading Series at The Patricia collections of poetry, “Pork Rind and celebrations. A “perennial” contribu- in the clearing of the train station and been serving area residents for 48 equipment is needed to ensure im- M. Kuran Cultural Arts Center in Cuban Songs” and “Arching into the tor, Parker has pledged flowers and tracks. years, will continue to conduct its proved patient outcome, Mr. Jack- Fanwood on Thursday, April 8, at 8 Afterlife,” a memoir entitled “Exiled plants for the volunteers to plant for the Steve Coleman, spokesman for NJ p.m. Memories: Cuban Childhood,” and annual fund drive through the month son maintained. Mr. Ward recently completed a na- past several years. Transit, noted that many stations of April. Purchasing such devices, as well with Carolina Hospital, “Everyone Will On Saturday, April 24, the planters have been “adopted” by local tional book tour for his collection of Have to Listen,” a collection of transla- According to spokesman Richard as other vital equipment, must take poems, “17 Love Poems with No De- tions from the Spanish of Cuban dissi- purchased by Fanwood’s Downtown groups, but that Fanwood’s is still Jackson, the squad relies on the priority for the rescue squad, he available. spair.” dent Tania Diaz Castro. Revitalization Committee (FDRC) will generosity of the Westfield commu- noted. He is the recipient of Poetry Fellow- be installed with plants as part of the Organized by the Fanwood Clean His novel, “Marks of Birth,” ap- nity to ensure that emergency ser- Training the all-volunteer staff of ships from the New Jersey State Coun- peared in the summer of 1994. He has day’s events, and additional volunteers Communities Committee in conjunc- vice personnel are provided with the Westfield Rescue Squad is nec- cil on the Arts and the Alliance for tion with the Fanwood Department of received a number of awards, includ- will be needed. proper equipment, training and fa- essary to provide the highest level of Arts in Education in New Jersey. He ing an National Education Association Peter Sayles, a member of the FDRC Public Works, the day will be funded cilities for its day-to-day operations. patient care and incident prepared- teaches at Warren County Community grant and a Woodrow Wilson-Lila said “The planters will be a visible sign by a grant from the state of New Jersey. As of the end of March, there has ness, Mr. Jackson said. College, serves as Poetry Instructor at Wallace Fellowship. of the progress we’re making toward Volunteers for the event and merchants been a drop in donations to the Recently, the New Jersey State Middlesex County Arts High School A member of the faculty of the Mas- improving the downtown, and we’re who wish to support the volunteers are rescue squad – funds which are Department of Health and Senior and works in the Writers-in-the ter of Fine Arts Program for Writers at glad to have the Clean Communities urged to contact Fanwood Public needed to maintain the unit’s pre- Services, which regulates emergency Schools Program. Warren Wilson College in Asheville, Committee and volunteers to help set Works Director Ray Manfra at (908) paredness response level, Mr. Jack- service units throughout the state, He earned an masters degree from North Carolina, he also teaches at the them up.” 322-7404. son revealed. provided funds for the training of Syracuse University, where he served New School University, where he serves “This year there is an increased volunteers. However, only a certain as a distinguished Fellow and Univer- as Director of Lang College’s Writing Arthur C. Fried to Receive need for the donations given by resi- amount of training is paid for. sity Summer Fellow. His poetry is forth- Program. dents and businesses of Westfield,” If higher levels of training are coming or in current issues of Poetry, The poetry series has previously fea- he stated. “The rescue squad has desired by the emergency medical tured National Book Award recipient B’Nai Brith Award April 18 secured the purchase of a new am- technicians of the Westfield Volun- Gerald Stern and distinguished poets SP-F Public Schools Stephen Dunn, and Renee Ashley. WESTFIELD – Arthur C. Fried, Following three years of service in bulance for later this year, and the teer Rescue Squad, then the squad Forthcoming in the series are nation- former Westfield Councilman, Union the U.S. Army during World War II, for expense of one ambulance alone is must provide those funds, accord- To be Open Full Day ally-acclaimed poets David Keller and County Freeholder and President of the which he later received a Purple Heart, enough to equal the total fund drive ing to the spokesman. Maria Gillan on Thursday, May 13, and Westfield Area Chamber of Commerce, Bronze Star with Oak Leaf Cluster and donations for one year. In addition to the required re- On Friday, April 9 Alicia Ostriker on Thursday, June 10. certification subject matter, the va- will be honored with a B’Nai Brith five campaign ribbons, he spent 23 “Therefore, it is crucial that SCOTCH PLAINS — Due to The series is funded in part by a grant riety of training needed to provide Distinguished Achievement Award at a years with Blue Cross and Blue Shield Westfield supports its volunteer res- the emergency closing of the from the New Jersey State Council on testimonial luncheon to be held at of New Jersey as Director of Public cue squad, because it’s funded en- patient care includes emergency Scotch Plains-Fanwood Public the Arts, Department of State through a vehicle operations, pre-hospital L’Affaire on Saturday, April 18. Relations. He also worked in sales tirely by private donations,” the Schools on March 15, and pursu- grant administered through the Union trauma life support, awareness of Former Westfield Mayor H. with Metropolitan Life Insurance Com- spokesman continued. “The equip- ant to the revised school calendar County Division of Cultural and Heri- Emerson Thomas will introduce Mr. pany for 33 years. ment and materials used by the res- tuberculosis and blood-borne patho- approved by the Board of Educa- tage Affairs, with additional funding gens and, recently, increased pre- provided by the Borough of Fanwood. Fried at the event. For information about this award cue squad for treating the sick and tion last October, public schools B’Nai Brith will recognize Mr. Fried luncheon, contact either Paul Thau at injured continues to rise in cost and paredness for any terrorist threat Refreshments will be served after in the district will be open for a the featured poets’ performance. An for his civic leadership in Westfield (908) 771-0866 or George Popper at quantity.” that could occur, producing mass full day on Friday, April 9. over the past 48 years. (908) 232-1897. Lifesaving equipment, such as casualties. open reading will follow. In 1995, Mr. Fried was recipient of The maintenance and upkeep of For additional information, please the squad building and utilities at Fanwood Democrats call the series director at (908) 889- Fanwood Board of Health 335 Watterson Street continues to 7223. rise in cost, Mr. Jackson confirmed. Set Upcoming Meeting To Conduct Health Day Because Westfield’s unit is a resident FANWOOD — The Fanwood Story Correction Posted squad, the scheduled crew remains Democratic Club will hold its annual FANWOOD — The Fanwood Pre-registration for these various available from the building both dur- General Meeting on Tuesday, April 6, By Senator’s Office Board of Health will conduct a Health blood test also is mandatory and will ing daytime and overnight shifts. at 7:30 p.m. in the LaGrande Park Rec- Day on Saturday, April 17, from 9 to be conducted by the Westfield Health Built in 1951, with additional con- reation Building. The public is invited Due to inaccurate information 11 a.m. at the Fanwood Municipal Department, 425 East Broad Street, struction in 1977, the building and to attend. supplied by the office of State Sen- Building, 75 North Martine Avenue, Westfield, from Monday, April 5 grounds need constant renovations “Any Fanwood resident interested in ate President Donald T. Fanwood. through Thursday, April 15, from 9 and improvements due to the in- becoming a member of the Democratic DiFrancesco, there were several The Health Program will offer a a.m. to 4 p.m. crease in call volume and 24-hour Club is welcome to attend,” stated Tom errors in a story regarding a senior blood screening, consisting of a SMAC The cost of the SMAC-26 test is staffing, Mr. Jackson said. Plante, Club President. “We are plan- citizen tax freeze that ran in the 26, CBC and HDL. Medical Labora- $16. The following tests can be per- Members of the Westfield Volun- ning a number of social and political March 25 edition of The Westfield tory of West Orange will conduct the formed for additional costs: T4 (thy- teer Rescue Squad expressed their events throughout the summer and fall, Leader and The Times of Scotch blood testing. roxine test), $5; TSH (thyroid stimu- gratitude this week to those who and we’re anxious to meet any potential Plains-Fanwood. The SMAC 26 is an elaborate lating hormone), $10; PSA (prostate have already given to the 1999 Fund new members.” Regarding qualifications for the blood analysis monitoring several test), $30; Blood Group/Rh Factor, Current members of the Fanwood Arthur Fried Drive, and wish to remind others tax freeze, the story should have bodily functions. The CBC test is a $10; Iron, $5; Sed Rate, $10; Hepatitis that they may still make tax deduct- Democratic Club and the Democratic Municipal Committee are asked to be read: “To qualify, seniors must be the prestigious Charles P. Bailey Hu- test including a red blood cell count, C, $25; and Hepatitis B, $25. ible contributions to: The Westfield homeowners who are at least 65 manitarian Award from the Rotary Club a white blood cell count and differ- All fees must be paid at the time of present at 7 p.m. on April 6 to attend to Volunteer Rescue Squad, P.O. Box organizational business before the Gen- years old or disabled, have lived in in Westfield. Until recently, he served ential count. The CBC test may indi- registration. 356, Westfield, 07091-0356. New Jersey at least 10 years, owned on the Board of Adjustment for over cate the presence of such problems The Health Day also will offer a eral Meeting. To learn more about volunteering For membership information, please their homes for at least three years, 16 years and is currently a Trustee of as infection, anemia, allergies and blood pressure program. In addition, with the squad, please call (908) and earn no more than $17,918 Fairview Cemetery. lung disease. The HDL test mea- hemmocult test kits will be available to call Mr. Plante at (908) 889-5298, or 233-2500. For all emergency ser- write to the Fanwood Democrats, P.O. for single homeowners, or $21,970 Mr. Fried also was a Director of the sures factors protective against coro- test for occult blood in the gastrointes- vice, please call 9-1-1. for a married couple.” Westfield “Y” Board and was Chair- nary heart disease. tinal tract. Test packets/dietary restric- Box 163, Fanwood, 07023. man of its Speaker’s Bureau. The SMAC 26 is used in assessing tions will be distributed at the Health Over the years, Mr. Fried was on the total cholesterol results to determine Program. Board of Children’s Specialized Hos- possible coronary risk factors. The program will be canceled un- pital in Mountainside and is a member Robert M. Sherr, Director of Health, less 25 people participate. 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227 ELMER STREET • WESTFIELD • 232-3745 http://westfieldnj.com Tues – Sat, 9:30 to 5:30 • Thurs ‘til 8pm [email protected] 908-654-4100 (24 hrs) Parking in the Rear • Near The Westfield Diner CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK Page 4 Thursday, April 1, 1999 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION POPCORN™ The Westfield Leader THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood Ravenous: Bound to Leave — Established 1890 — — Established 1959— The Official Newspaper of the Town of Westfield Official Newspaper of the Borough of Fanwood A Bad Taste in Your Mouth and the County of Union and the Township of Scotch Plains By Michael S. Goldberger Member of: Member of: New Jersey Press Association New Jersey Press Association One Popcorn, Poor • Two Popcorns, Fair • Three Popcorns, Good • Four Popcorns, Excellent AUCTION National Newspaper Association National Newspaper Association An auction is a very old commer- Westfield Area Chamber of Commerce Scotch Plains Business & Professional Association 1 ½ popcorns to entirely hairy. A case of purposely cial method of buying and selling Periodicals – Postage Paid at Scotch Plains, New Jersey “It’s lonely being a cannibal; it’s not confused identity has us wondering who Periodicals – Postage Paid at Westfield, New Jersey easy making friends.” So bemoans U.S. is and who is not a cannibal when Colo- goods. In ancient civilizations, the P.O. Box 250 • 50 Elm Street P. O. Box 368 • 1906 Bartle Avenue Cavalry officer Hart (Jeffrey Jones) whilst nel Ives arrives to take command of the highest bid in a stated time period Westfield, N.J. 07091 Scotch Plains, N.J. 07076 trying to win a convert to his lifestyle in fort. Gosh, he sure looks like Colqhoun. was preferred. An hour glass, or the Tele: (908) 232-4407 • E-mail: [email protected] • Web: www.goleader.com • Fax: (908) 232-0473 Ravenous, a whacked-out, genre-defy- How can that be? time a lit candle took to burn, often ing absurdity set in 1847 that does a Boyd tries to warn his fellow troopers established the allowable time span POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the offices of the newspapers at schlock variation on the Donner Pass about their man-eating leader, and of for bidding. P. O. Box 250, Westfield, New Jersey 07091 legend. course they are either too drunk or stupid The first recorded auction in the True, soldier Hart gives mess kit a to believe him. By now, the story has United States was held in 1662 in PUBLISHED EVERY THURSDAY BY WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. whole new meaning. Yet strangely, you taken on the ethos and conventions of a kind of feel sorry for the crazy coot. For vampire movie. And the film’s Diner’s New York City, which was then Horace R. Corbin Gail S. Corbin Paul J. Peyton this is a movie of deranged moments, Club members zealously wish to prosely- known as New Amsterdam. While PUBLISHER GENERAL MANAGER MANAGING EDITOR possessing little rhyme and even less tize Boyd, insisting that it’s a man-eat- it is not known when the first ham- Suzette F. Stalker Michelle H. LePoidevin David B. Corbin reason. And as outlandish as director man world — eat or be eaten. mer “fell,” signifying a sale, the ASSISTANT EDITOR REPORTER SPORTS Antonia Bird’s pretentious curiosity gets, The moral center of the story, he re- hammer is a relatively new auction Joanna B. Marsh one can’t help but wonder what prepos- sists. But for how long? device. Karen M. Hinds terous insanity will be perpetrated next. As if none of this were quite ludicrous MARKETING DIRECTOR SUBSCRIPTION PRICE The word auction comes from the OFFICE MANAGER In a film of such profound inconsisten- enough, to her cockeyed ideas about eth- Latin word augere, meaning “to in- One-year subscription in county – $20 • Out-of-county – $24 • One-year college (September to May) – $16 cies and disregard for logic, anything is ics, bravery and table manners in gen- crease or to add.” While this truly is possible. eral, filmmaker Bird feels compelled to Miss Bird can’t seem to decide if add a sophomoric parallel between mani- the objective of the seller or the Ravenous, set in the Sierra Nevada but fest destiny and cannibalism. auctioneer, the sense of the word in Three Government Entities Need to Look actually filmed in the Czech Republic, is Spreading his arms from one imagi- modern times has shifted from in- a black comedy or a horror film. No nary sea to the next, Mr. Carlyle’s over- crease to “sell.” matter, it’s the sheer chutzpah of her the-top wild man tells how America is The majority of auction houses, At Total Impact on Property Tax Bills blood-soaked effort and not the whole- destined to consume the entire continent. we assume, are ethical establish- sale gristle that’ll make your jaw drop. If memory serves, Horace Greeley said, ments. The practice of using a puffer, Over the next few weeks we are going to be hearing a For instance, why does every school district need a In any case, the Saturday night blood- “Go West, young man.” Not “Go West, “an auctioneer’s stooge who made lot about the proposed school tax levies which go before director of technology? Couldn’t these positions be either and-gore crowd will eat this slop up, young man, and eat a whole bunch of false bids to inflate the price,” is no while those who don’t fit that film-going people while you’re at it.” voters on Tuesday, April 20. What we feel needs more shared or contracted out as a consulting service? Also, demography should definitely question Miss Bird reminds of the ambitious longer employed by legitimate auc- attention is the total impact on taxes. The school portion, each town has its own parks and recreation department. their presence in the theater. My conve- high school student wishing to pad her tioneers. the largest chunk of your local tax bill, incidentally, is the Couldn’t some of these services be shared between sev- nient excuse for seeing this exercise in essay with every fact and fancy, no mat- It is ironic, however, that auction only portion that is voted on by the public. eral towns or with the county? bad taste? Why, I’m the critic. ter how incongruous or sophistic. Just has the etymological ingredient (au- Let’s first take a look at the numbers: These are just suggestions. The key is all property However, I must relate that when the think: Ravenous is what happens when ger = “to increase”) that can never In Westfield, we are being told that the increase in the owners get one tax bill. Thus, all three government film reel broke just as the sanguine saga said student grows up and has about $15 be “bred” out of the word; nor is the was about to head into act three, the million to blow on a movie project. It’s urge on the part of unethical ele- tax rate, from $2.55 to $2.62, will only cost the average entities need to be in touch to determine what areas can unplanned respite to the lobby with my enough to give you indigestion. property taxpayer $10 more per month over last year as be combined. ments in industry for ill-gained prof- fellow viewers had me a little wary. * * * * * its ever likely to be totally elimi- part of an overall $54 million budget. The proposed tax For instance, can school districts enter into joint pur- Was it the power of suggestion, or was Ravenous, rated R, is a Fox 2000 levy is $47 million. But wait, folks, we haven’t calculated chasing agreements for everything from desks to text- one leering audience member actually Pictures release directed by Antonia Bird nated. At an auction, one does well to remember: What goes up rarely in the municipal and county portions of the tax bill. books and school supplies? Could the State Department contemplating my right leg? and stars Guy Pearce, Robert Carlyle comes down! The town rate is rising from 63 to 66 cents per $100 of of Education help formulate such agreements? That possibility dutifully noted, back and Jeffrey Jones. Running time: 100 to the movie. Screenwriter Ted Griffin’s minutes. assessed valuation. If the county rate stays flat at 80 cents, Our concern continues to be the overall impact higher unappetizing saga begins with the intro- that would give Westfield a rate of 4.08, or a whopping 10 property taxes have on a community. We do not want duction of Captain John Boyd (Guy tax points, over last year, or $174 for the average tax- town services cut; we do not favor reductions in education Pearce), a brooding hero who fears that payer, for a total tax bill of $7,099. The municipal budget programs. We do believe, however, that our school sys- his experiences in the Mexican-Ameri- Letters to the Editor this year is $23.6 million. tems are bogged down by far too many administration can War may have compromised his Of course, if the county’s final budget, which is in the costs then was the case decades ago. status as a civilized human being. He Mayor Samuel Urged to Offer suspects his dietary preferences have $285.6 million range, goes down three points like last Does Westfield really need a superintendent and an been unnaturally altered. year, the result would be a drop of $52 — thus bringing assistant superintendent? There were previously two A flashback notes that, while playing Opinion on Magnolia Gardens the overall increase to $122. That would place tax bills at assistant superintendents, the second of which is now has possum, he was carted behind enemy Editor’s Note: The following let- over others in entering the facility. an average of $7,047. the title of business administrator. If they do, why does the lines and virtually buried alive, piled ter was sent to Mayor Geri Samuel Do you have an opinion on this devel- In the Borough of Fanwood, all 1.3 square miles of it, district have so many department heads? When retire- amidst his dead fellow soldiers. So, he opment project? Can you attend these couldn’t possibly help it when some of with a copy sent to The Times. the municipal tax rate will remain flat at $1.40. On the ments come up, is there a concerted effort to eliminate or * * * * * sessions to see your constituent’s view of his commanding officer’s O-negative this project? average assessed home of $83,000, that comes to $1,162. combine positions? dripped into his mouth. Charming, huh? I’m sure you’re aware, due to recent The proposed school tax rate in Fanwood is $3.995, Fifteen years ago, Mountainside had a superintendent, Later, an American Indian in residence publicity in The Times of Scotch Plains Mark H. Davis which in real dollars comes to around $3,315 per house- school board secretary and principal for its one school, at the fort where Boyd is stationed explains and Fanwood and The Star-Ledger of the Scotch Plains hold. This year’s budget, just introduced, is $5.65 mil- Deerfield Elementary. Those three positions have since the gruesome phenomenon of wendigo, Magnolia Gardens development project lion. been woven into one. What a great concept! We would whereupon one who partakes of another for Martine Avenue currently before the assumes the traits of his nutritional bene- Scotch Plains zoning board. SP-F PTA Council The county tax rate, which has yet to be finalized by the like to see more of that approach. When cuts are made The project is a clear subterfuge of the Freeholder Board, was $1.115 last year in Fanwood. If they should be at the administrative end, not in the factor. Or, as the movie’s tag line playfully notes, “You are who you eat.” zoning laws intended to sneak a 95- Endorses School Budget that number remains flat, Fanwood residents would pay classrooms or to the extracurricular programs. It was, after all, a sudden burst of person housing project into a residential $954 for the county purpose tax. Adding up the numbers, In terms of municipal and county services, we are tired neighborhood under the guise of assisted The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Parent strength and bravery that allowed Cap- Teacher Association (PTA) Council has that brings the average tax bill in the borough to $5,431. of hearing municipal or county officials talk about grants tain Boyd to capture the enemy fort and living. This project, a vast for-profit enter- voted to endorse the 1999-2000 school Last week, Scotch Plains’ governing body introduced as if they are “free” or “found” money. Just because a town win his promotion. Hence, he is the budget. We believe this budget to be accidental cannibal, a haunting secret prise, is trying to obtain these variances a municipal budget of $16.7 million which calls for a six- or county is not paying the full cost of the program doesn’t simply because they find it cheaper to fiscally and educationally responsible, that consumes his every thought. balancing the needs of students with the tax point increase over last year, or $69, on the averaged mean we are not paying. Its simply moving over to the But Boyd is small potatoes compared subvert our local zoning, rather than home in the township assessed at $116,000. The school state or Federal income rolls. purchase more expensive appropriately concerns of taxpayers. to Colqhoun. A wily Scotsman played by We urge all community members to tax in the township, as proposed, will go up 10 cents, or Regardless, we are happy that Union County has been Robert Carlyle, Colqhoun ominously ar- zoned property. Their use of “good of the community” vote in favor of the budget on Tuesday, $116, thus putting the increase at $185. Again, that’s if making a concerted effort to lower the tax levy. If the Port rives at the fort one night, frostbitten, April 20. the county tax rate remains the same. The Scotch Plains- Authority of New York and New Jersey would pay its fair weak and purportedly on death’s door- is transparent, as residents of the com- Fanwood Board of Education’s budget is $44.5 million, share, perhaps the six towns where the county portion of step. Having escaped from a dastardly munity have presented data that shows Sharon F. Machrone scene where snowbound survivors began there is substantial local capacity with- Corresponding Secretary of which $39.4 million would be raised through local property tax bills rose would actually see either a flat or to pick on each other once the oxen and out this project, and that legally no pref- Scotch Plains-Fanwood PTA taxes. reduced county tax rate. horses were depleted, Colqhoun admits erence could be given to local residents Council All but six of the 21 towns in Union County saw their The best time to have a joint meeting of county, school his complicity and a bit too gleefully, Mindowaskin ‘Friends’ county rate drop last year. Mountainside was not one of and municipal officials is probably in January when come to think of it. Resident Learns Lesson those towns. spending plans are being put together. Other than exist- Maybe it takes a cannibal to know one; Thank Mayor Jardim After looking at property tax bills, it has become ing contracts, all items in all three budgets should be put Colqhoun instantly sniffs out and begins On Home Repairs obvious that if the overall increase continues at the on the floor for general discussion. to chide Boyd. But while the suggestion Editor’s Note: The following let- of compatriotism is abhorrent to Boyd, ter was sent to Mayor Thomas C. current rate, the bottom may fall out for our elected Let’s have a meaningful discussion instead of just he listens intently just the same. Perhaps Let us scam the scams. Report any- officials. Our officials at the municipal, county and another photo-op. After all, if all three portions of our tax thing that is wrong, You will get help. Jardim, with a copy submitted to The he can gain insight from a real gourmand Westfield Leader. and somehow shed his heinous afflic- I was raking leaves last summer when school level must begin to take a better look at sharing bill are flat or have minimal increases, such as those a truck stopped, and someone called out, services. based on the cost of living, everyone will be a winner. tion. * * * * * The confirmed cannibal talks ghoul- “Clean your chimney.” On behalf of the Friends of Deadlines ishly about the curative powers of his Having a wood burning stove installed Mindowaskin Park, I want to thank you General News - Friday 4pm diet, claiming it has healed him of tuber- in my fireplace, I use it 24 hours a day in for including in the capital budget Weekend Sports - Monday 12pm culosis. But Boyd is further repulsed, the winter. $125,000 for the overlook reconstruc- Letters to the Editor I hired the company and told them to Classifieds - Tuesday 2pm and from this moment on a war of wills tion project. ensues between the two. clean the chimney and point the bricks The response from the citizens of Commitment of Troops in Kosovo How To Reach Us Meanwhile, Hart, the glibly philo- which they appeared to in addition to Westfield has been very enthusiastic, E-Mail - [email protected] sophical colonel who looks more like installing caps. based on the many calls I have received Reminiscent of U.S. Action in Vietnam Phone - (908) 232-4407 Ben Franklin than an army officer, or- I understand that when they clean a following The Westfield Leader’s report ders a rescue mission, with Colqhoun chimney it is not shining bright. Some on the budget. It is obvious that this park Mail-PO Box 250, Westfield 07091 residue of suit reaming. On April 4 we Editor’s Note: The following let- Before he gets the country into yet PO Box 368, Scotch Plains 07076 leading the soldiers to the cave in ques- is very important to the citizens of another military quagmire in Kosovo, tion. The findings are devastating, which had a chimney fire, a real good one with Westfield. ter was received prior to NATO’s In Person - 50 Elm St., Westfield smoke coming out the side chimney. attack last Wednesday night. doesn’t Mr. Clinton at least owe us an- 1906 Bartle Avenue, Scotch Plains causes the plot to take a 180 degree turn I understand that the ordinance for this swers to some questions more pointed (hopefully, by this time you haven’t be- After the recent cleaning, some suit budget amount will be adopted on Tues- * * * * * may have been there, but not enough to At his March 19 press conference, than the soft balls he received at his press Submittal Formats come too attached to any of the two- day, April 20. Please inform me if there conference? dimensional members of Colonel Hart’s have the large hot fire we had. are any changes to be made. President Bill Clinton defended his pro- Photos - B/W and Color I later learned, the chimney was not posal to commit U.S. ground troops to For openers: (1) Mr. President, in what No Panoramic or Polaroid rag-tag crew of motley soldiers). I look forward to working with you on way is the threat to U.S national interests Suffice it to note that the previously cleaned properly, bricks were not pointed other improvements to the park, espe- action in Kosovo in terms hauntingly Typed, not handwritten properly, caps were not installed prop- reminiscent of those used by an earlier do you perceive Kosovo as different from Upper and lower case loony doings are now officially upgraded cially the ordinance concerning not feed- the threat that existed in Vietnam in erly. They billed me $1,500 for this ing the waterfowl. President, Lyndon Johnson, to defend his Need name & daytime phone unsatisfactory work. proposal to commit U.S. ground troops to 1964? (2) Mr. President, in view your Again, thank you for your positive own unwillingness to perform military No Endorsement Letters I filed a complaint with the Union response for a very important asset of combat in Vietnam. Will Be Accepted County Department of Public Safety. My Bill Clinton quote on March 19: “This service when called, would you please Publisher’s Note this town. describe for us the aspects of that differ- case was transferred to the County of is a conflict with no natural boundaries. Passaic Department of Consumer Af- Nancy W. Priest It threatens our national interests. If it ence which make you willing to place the For the last four weeks, our towns President, lives of American military personnel at Elm Deli Thanked have been littered by plastic wrapped fairs. My case is still pending. continues, it will push refugees across A thought for the day, When we think Friends of Mindowaskin Park borders and draw in neighboring coun- risk in 1999? advertising packets. They’ve been strewn Westfield (3) Mr. President, how do you assure For the Memories on our lawns and thrown on our side- we know it all, we should think again. I tries. will be 92 in July and still learning. “It will undermine the credibility of the people whose lives will be placed at Today, Saturday, March 27, Elm Deli walks downtown. NATO on which stability in Europe and risk that you are not going to repeat, in served my family and I our last Saturday For the first two weeks, I’ve called the August F. Setzer More letters on Page 7 our own credibility depend. It will likely Kosovo, the mistakes that President lunch of mini-deli’s. We just wanted to distributor’s recorded message and sent Westfield re-ignite the historical animosities, in- Johnson made a generation ago in Viet- thank Timmy, Angie, and Dennis one e-mails requesting help to some of the cluding those that could embrace Alba- nam? last time for many, many years of not just advertisers, including the ShopRite Con- nia, Macedonia, Greece, even Turkey. In the view of this writer, we will all lunches and sandwiches but friendship. sumer Affairs Department. Also, e-mails “And these divisions still have the risk becoming somewhat blue in the face It is hard to say good-bye and even were sent with copies to the Mayor of potential to make the next century a truly should we decide to hold our breaths harder to realize that we will soon be Westfield, to Town Council members violent one for that part of the world that while waiting for President Clinton to walking by an empty storefront. To and to Michael LaPlace, Director of straddles Europe, Asia and the Middle provide satisfactory answers. Timmy, Angie, and Dennis - we wish Downtown Westfield Corporation. East.” Domino theory, anyone? As The New York Times commented you the best of luck in any and all your I’ve received some polite responses With full benefit of hindsight, it is editorially about our president last De- future plans. saying that matters will be looked into relatively easy to recognize what went cember 16 (even though opposing im- God Bless you and thanks. and corrected. peachment on the charges of perjury and In the third and fourth weeks of the wrong in Vietnam. Although an in depth Jimmy, Dawn, Jacqueline, analysis would take volumes, one syllo- obstruction of justice), “He is, in sum, a littering, I’ve stepped over the debris on man you cannot trust whether you have and JJ Fabricatore the streets and refused to pick it up on my gism goes something like this: (1), We Westfield could have succeeded in imposing our his handshake, his signature or his word front lawn. Now, I’m aggravated. If you will upon the North Vietnamese had we on a Bible.” feel the same way as I do, please call the been willing to employ an unlimited The U.S. military has always per- Legislators Urged distributor at (800) 376-6222 and ask amount of force. (2) In the face of poten- formed and will always perform as di- that it be stopped. tial massive intervention by Red China, rected by its Commander in Chief. The To Support Notification You can also lend your support to it seemed unwise for us to incur the risks real question now is whether Congress Mayor Thomas C. Jardim, (908) 233- that use of unlimited force might entail. will, before funding U.S. intervention Bill on Kids Abortions 3021; to Mr. La Place, (908) 789-9444; (3) Therefore, President Johnson would in Kosovo, perform its own constitu- We are urging our New Jersey State and to Debbie Schmidt, Executive Di- have been better advised in 1964 to re- tional duty and insist that the national Legislators to pass the Parental Notifica- rector of the Westfield Area Chamber of main out of a civil war were not going to interest involved there be clearly iden- tion Bill (Assembly Bill No. 527 and Commerce, (908) 233-3021, by calling affect in any decisive manner. tified, that the forces employed be ad- Senate Bill No. 813). It would require them and so letting them know. Others may prefer a different syllo- equate to achieve the intended result, that parents be notified if their minor For you commuters that are upset at gism, but at least this one gives us a and that an appropriate exit strategy be child wants to abort her baby. the flyers placed on your car windshields starting place. both defined and fully understood in Pennsylvania already has a parental in the train parking lots, you can also Have we learned anything at all during advance. notification bill. Ads now appear in that voice your support for bringing these the ensuing 35 years? We know now that, Is it too much for us to look to our own state’s telephone book yellow pages urg- matters under control. in the late 1960s, Bill Clinton vowed that New Jersey Senators Frank Lautenberg ing girls to come to New Jersey to abort April, with the beginning of spring, is he “loathed the military,” helped orga- and Robert Torricelli, both of whom voted their babies. We don’t like the bad repu- the traditional start of all this littering. nize demonstrations on foreign soil in January to retain this man in office tation our state is getting as a haven for As the weather gets nicer, matters only against U.S. efforts in Vietnam, and through the end of his term, to assume abortion mills. get worse. Let’s do something about it evaded (as opposed to avoided) any per- leadership responsibilities? now, let’s not be “April Fools.” sonal military service. Now, somehow, Robert B. Ardis Charles & Julianne Carl Horace Corbin everything is different. Mountainside Westfield Publisher CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood Thursday, April 1, 1999 Page 5 Arlene Gardner Highlights Annmarie Puleio Outlines Jessica Simpson Addresses Achievements of First Term Goals for Second Term Local Education Issues WESTFIELD - In outlining the tional program for a burgteoning school achievements of the past three years population,” Ms. Gardner stressed. WESTFIELD – Annmarie Puleio, Included was the passage of a bond FANWOOD — Jessica D. Simpson, Department of Education retreating during her first term on the Westfield “The school population has increased who is running for a second term on the to address elementary enrollment, tech- a Fanwood candidate for reelection to from School to Work in its original Board of Education. Arlene L. Gardner by more than 300 students during the Westfield Board of Education, recently nology and facilities improvements. the Scotch Plains-Fanwood Board of form. Persistent advocacy works!” noted, that “the board’s most important last three years. It will continue to in- highlighted her objectives for the school On the Curriculum Committee, Mrs. Education, is an advocate for children at In addition, Ms. Simpson has been task was to find the best possible super- crease at the rate of approximately 100 district. Puleio has worked on numerous cur- the state and county levels, as well as debating and voting on state education intendent for the district.” new students a year for the next five High academic standards for each riculum developments and revisions, fulfilling her duties on the local school policy as the local representative to the “Although I sometimes find myself years. We have set in motion the neces- child, effective curricula and teaching, including intermediate school math- board. New Jersey School Boards Delegate in disagreement with Dr. (Schools Su- sary changes to deal with the increas- long-term planning, appropriate in- ematics, featuring ability-based She speaks, writes and testifies before Assembly since 1994. In January, Ms. perintendent) Dr. (William J.) Foley, I ing student population at the elemen- structional space, innovative use of tech- courses, and Elementary Language local political leaders and the state Com- Simpson was asked to join its state believe that he is fair-minded, dedi- tary schools: the construction of 16 nology and well-managed, fiscally pru- Arts, which standardized learning missioner of Education on issues such legislative committee. cated, and doing a very good job for this additional classrooms and the hiring of dent budgeting have been the guiding benchmarks throughout the six elemen- as School to Work, magnet schools, In this role, she analyzes proposed community. additional teachers. principles for her work during her first tary schools. special education funding, tenure, fa- legislation and votes on whether the “We also significantly improved the The middle schools seem to be able term. She serves on the Facilities and Poli- cilities and property taxes. New Jersey School Boards Association middle school math curriculum, and to physically accommodate the increase When she ran for the school board in cies Committees and has been a mem- Ms. Simpson serves on the Trustee should support or oppose these bills. established benchmarks for elementary number of students with some sched- 1996, Mrs. Puleio spoke of the need for ber of the negotiating team for the Sec- Board of the Garden State Coalition of The next step is lobbying state repre- language arts this year with language ule changes and additional staff, the board members to seek to translate the retarial Contract. Schools (GSCS). She remarked, “Our sentatives. arts benchmarks to be implemented at candidate noted. will of the community (taxpayers, par- As a member of the board and in participation in this organization helps “We are fortunate to have such influ- the middle schools next year. “We need to find a viable, cost effec- ents, teachers, staff and students) into working on various interview commit- steer the statewide educational agenda. ential legislators so close to home,” The board conducted a strategic plan tive solution for the (Westfield) high goals for the school district. tees, she has participated in the hiring Legislators listen to GSCS and often Ms. Simpson said, “They have been process and, in addition, developed a school when the high school popula- With an enrollment boom creating of a new Superintendent, Business Of- respond positively.” very receptive and responsive.” plan to better use the elementary schools tion reaches more than 1,500 in two or space and budget challenges, as well ficer, Assistant Superintendent for Cur- As an example, she cited her presen- Ms. Simpson also had a pivotal role by redistricting some student. Ms. three years. In addition to the use of as the ever-present need to offer cur- riculum and Instruction, an intermedi- tation on the School to Work issue dur- regarding the boards’ position on the Gardner recalled. classrooms at the (National Guard) Ar- ricula that challenges all students, she ate school principal, three elementary ing an early fall GSCS meeting attended Union County Magnet High School for She also noted voters “overwhelm- mory, I believe that better use of the sought to address these issues not sim- school principals and the Supervisor of by Assemblyman Richard H. Bagger. Science, Mathematics and Technology. ing” support for a bond referendum to space available at the high school could ply in the annual budgeting process, Fine Arts. She said she was able to explain “the “I was the only dissenting voice to pay for the construction of additional result in at least four or five additional but in the context of a broader long- Among other things, she will work numerous negative consequences of this testify before the Freeholders on the elementary classrooms, and renovations classrooms,” Ms. Gardner added. range plan. on space and programmatic issues at program, consequences that our law- funding formula which is so damaging and technology infrastructure improve- As chairwoman of the Policies Com- With Mrs. Puleio serving as its Chair- the intermediate and high school lev- makers were just not aware of because to our local educational program,” she ments for all of the schools. mittee, Ms. Gardner said she wants to woman, the Long Range Planning Com- els, challenging curricula, professional they’re not involved in education.” remarked. “Budgets with additional teachers, update the district’s policies. She also mittee oversaw the development of the development for teachers, and further She continued, “Bringing this matter “Further, I personally wrote to every new programs, curriculum materials serves on the Curriculum Committee. Strategic Plan. Reflecting the work of implementation of the Strategic Plan in before our assemblyman resulted in the and computers but little fat have passed Ms. Gardner has a daughter in over 230 community members on vari- a second term. CONTINUED ON PAGE 18 each of the past three years. While the Westfield High School and a son at ous committees, the plan comprised a She resides in Westfield with her total budget has increased slightly each Edison Intermediate School. mission statement, goals and strategies husband Dr. Joseph S. Sinisi, and her year (less than 3 percent), the per pupil “Over the next three years, we need for the coming years. two children, Anne and Robert. League of Women Voters Sets expenditure has decreased,” the candi- to review and revise our social studies, date stressed. science and computer technology pro- “The board also ended a desegrega- grams to that they are well-articulated Scotch Plains BOE Slates Board of Ed. Candidates Night tion policy which no longer fit the needs over grade levels. We also need to es- WESTFIELD – Residents will have the opportunity to meet the candidates of the students or the school district; tablish benchmarks which clearly out- Candidates’ Night Event for the upcoming School Board elections at “Meet the Candidates” on and we’ve established three elemen- line what students should know and be Monday, April 12, 7:45 p.m., in the Edison Intermediate School auditorium tary school support staff positions to able to do at the end of each grade level. SCOTCH PLAINS — The Scotch this role. in Westfield. help students with social skills and “This will enhance accountability and Plains-Fanwood Parent Teacher Asso- The incumbents are asked to note The annual Candidates Forum is co-sponsored by the Westfield Parent- other problems which might be inter- equality and ensure that our children ciation (PTA) Council will host a Board their most significant contribution to Teacher Council and the Westfield Area League of Women Voters fering with their academic achieve- obtain the skills and knowledge that of Education Candidates’ Night on the board. New candidates are asked ments,” Ms. Gardner explained. they need for state tests, for college and The public is invited to attend and pose questions to the candidates vying Monday, April 12, at 7:30 p.m. in the what they plan to contribute as mem- for three three-year terms: Arlene Gardner, Annmarie Puleio, William Wallace “Because no one was paying much for the working world,” the candidate auditorium of Scotch Plains-Fanwood bers of the Board of Education. attention to these issues, so I gave them concluded. and Genevieve Weber. High School on Westfield Road in The PTA Council has posed two The moderator will be Louise Ballard of the Hillside League of Women Voters. my best and most persistent efforts, Scotch Plains. questions to the candidates. The first which I believe made a difference,” she The event will be videotaped for broadcast on TV-36. Air times will be Candidates’ Night provides voters question deals with the specifics of announced. For more information, please call (908) 654-8628. said. School Board Releases in Fanwood and Scotch Plains with the what to do to improve the climate of “One of the most important issues opportunity to see and assess all of the contract negotiations in the future. The currently facing the board of education Continued on Page 18 school board candidates together in second asks the candidates to identify is how to continue an excellent educa- preparation for the school election on three issues that they feel are priorities William Wallace ‘Delighted’ Tuesday, April 20. in the Scotch Plains-Fanwood school Jessica D. Simpson and Victoria district today, and how to approach With Bd.’s $54 Mil. Budget; Victoria Manduca Begins Manduca are vying for the single open one of them. Fanwood seat currently held by Mrs. Members of the Junior Statesmen Simpson. There are two seats available Association at Scotch Plains-Fanwood Sees Emphasis on Technology Quest for Fanwood Seat in Scotch Plains, currently held by High School have posed one question Morris H. Gillet and Edward J. Saridaki, to the candidates. Candidates will an- WESTFIELD – William Wallace, ing computer technology in the schools. Jr., with five candidates in the running. swer these questions, and the forum a candidate for an open spot on the will be opened to questions from the He also feels that by allocating the On SP-F Bd. of Education In addition to the two incumbents, Westfield Board of Education, said necessary funds to the World Language the pool of Scotch Plains candidates audience. this week that he was “delighted” FANWOOD - Victoria Manduca, a school. includes Dominick Bratti, Ava R. At the end of the session, candidates curriculum, “Westfield will be able to 10-year resident of Fanwood, has kicked “Districts are rushing to comply with McNamara, and former school board will be given the opportunity to present to see that the board agreed upon offer an even more excellent language off her candidacy for the Scotch Plains- the New Jersey State Core Curriculum President Dr. Donald E. Sheldon. closing statements. the $54 million 1999-2000 bud- program.” Fanwood Board of Education. Mrs. Content Standards, though these stan- The evening will be moderated by All residents are invited to attend get. Mr. Wallace is one of four candi- Manduca, who has been unsuccessful dards are fuzzy, nonacademic, and have Margaret Walker of the Westfield and question potential members of the Mr. Wallace said he believes that the dates for the three open seats on the in two previous bids, is challenging been rated an ‘F’ by three separate League of Women Voters. Mrs. Walker Board of Education. For those who are money will be “well spent” by increas- Westfield board. incumbent Jessica Simpson for the organizations. will begin the program with the intro- unable to attend, a videotape of the Fanwood seat. “Cross-content workplace readiness duction of the candidates. event will be broadcast on Channel 34. “There are many important issues skills’ are to be woven into the curricu- The candidates will then have the The April 20 election will include facing schools in the coming months. It lum at all grade levels. We must ensure opportunity to present introductory re- a public vote on the district budget, is important to assemble and consider that our district maintains a strong aca- marks, including their reasons for run- as well as for candidates for the all pertinent information and commu- demic program rather than merely meet- ning for the Board of Education, and school board. 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Miss Jennifer A. Verrier Amy Gottko Named Matthew Eberts Earns To Fall Dean’s List Dean’s List Status Engaged to John Brillantes Miss Angela Buoscio and Thomas Cerverizzo At Clemson University At Caldwell College WESTFIELD — Amy Gottko, a Mrs. Jane Yarnell and John Verrier, by Merck and Company as an ac- sophomore at Clemson University, WESTFIELD — Matthew both of Westfield, have announced count executive. has been named to the Dean’s List for Eberts of Westfield was recently the engagement of their daughter, Her fiancé is a graduate of Xaverian Miss Angela Buoscio the fall semester. named to the Fall 1998 Dean’s List Miss Jennifer Ann Verrier, to John High School in Brooklyn, and re- Amy is majoring in Computer Sci- at Caldwell College. Brillantes. He is the son of Mrs. ceived his undergraduate degree in ence and is a member of Gamma Students must maintain a cumu- Alice Brillantes of Brooklyn and John finance and his Master of Business Sigma Sigma, a service sorority. She lative grade point average of 3.5 or Brillantes, Sr. of Baltimore. Administration Degree from To Wed Thomas Cerverizzo is the daughter of Town Administra- higher and complete at least 12 The bride-to-be graduated from Fordham University in The Bronx. Mr. and Mrs. Antonio Buoscio of elor of Science Degree in Business tor Edward A. Gottko and Jean credits during the semester. Westfield High School and from Ohio He is employed at Deutsche Bank in Westfield have announced the en- in 1990. He is employed as a corpo- Gottko. She graduated Westfield High State University in Columbus, Ohio, New York City. gagement of their daughter, Miss rate sales representative with the School in 1997. Fairleigh Dickinson where she was awarded her Bachelor The couple plan to marry in Octo- Angela Anna Buoscio, to Thomas New York Mets Baseball Club in of Science degree. She is employed ber and will reside in Westfield. Carl Cerverizzo. He is the son of Mr. Flushing, New York. Vo-Tech Honors Names Honored Pupils and Mrs. Samuel S. Cerverizzo of The wedding will take place in Students With Fairleigh Dickinson University’s Chatham. December. Florham-Madison campus has re- Daughter, Madison Brooke Miss Buoscio is a 1992 graduate of Perfect Attendance Westfield High School and received leased the names of local students Craig Long Named SCOTCH PLAINS — Fifty-four who qualified for the Fall 1998 Se- Elizabeth Anne, Welcomed By her Associate’s Degree in Business students at the Union County Voca- from Union County College in 1997. To Special Dean’s List tional Technical Schools have been mester Dean’s and Honors List. Born to Haleys Cox Family She is currently pursuing a bachelor’s honored for achieving perfect atten- To qualify for the Dean’s List, Kimberley Aslanian Haley and Drew degree in marketing from Fairleigh At Syracuse University dance during the second marking pe- students must have a 3.2 or better Jody and Dale Cox of West Chester, riod. P. Haley of Westfield have announced Pennsylvania have announced the Dickinson University in Madison WESTFIELD – Craig Long of grade point average out of a possible the birth of their daughter, Elizabeth while working as an administrative Among the Vo-Tech administrators birth of their daughter, Madison Westfield, who is a junior enrolled in and staff taking part in the breakfast 4.0. Students must achieve a 3.5 or Anne Haley, on Thursday, February 11, Brooke Cox, on Sunday, February 7, assistant with Seagram Americas in Syracuse University’s College of Vi- better for the Honors List. Clark. and luncheon ceremonies held at the at 1:14 p.m. at Overlook Hospital in at 8:54 a.m. at Chester County Hos- sual and Performing Arts, was named Raritan Road Campus on Wednesday, Colleen Spotts of Scotch Plains, and Summit. Mr. Cerverizzo is a 1986 gradu- pital. to the Dean’s List for the 1998 fall February 24, were Dr. Thomas J. Meghan Cusimano, Matthew Hanas, Elizabeth weighed 9 pounds and mea- ate of Chatham Township High semester. Bistocchi, Superintendent; Carol A. sured 21¼ inches in length at birth. Madison weighed 7 pounds and 1 and Cathleen Surdouski, all of Westfield ounce and measured 20 inches in School. He attended Susquehanna Students must complete a mini- Hopper, Principal; Brian Purzak, Dean She joins her brother, Brennan University in Selinsgrove, Penn- of Students, and Evelyn Jeffrey, Gloria achieved Honors List recognition. Patrick, 4½, and her sister, Emma length at birth. mum of 12 credit hours and earn at Josephine Scasso of Mountainside, sylvania, where he earned his Bach- least a 3.4 grade point average on a Griffith, and Mark Bratus, members of Caitlyn, 2½. She joins her 2½-year-old sister, the school’s Guidance Department. Xiao-Xia Liao of Scotch Plains, and Her mother is employed at Coldwell Taylor Rae. 4.0 scale during the semester to The following students have been Madison’s maternal grandparents qualify for the Dean’s List. Jessica Potter of Westfield earned Banker’s Westfield office, and her fa- honored for perfect attendance: Khalia Dean’s List honors. ther works for Merrill Lynch. are Jim and Lori Washbourne of Networking Group Sets Taylor and Laurensa Theodore of Elizabeth’s maternal grandparents Scotch Plains. Fanwood, Shakeeha Wyatt, Tanysha Local Students Earn are Barbara Callahan and John Aslanian Her paternal grandparents are Dr. Wednesday Meetings Renee Taylor, Krista Nicole Hicks and Blood Pressure Clinic Celeste A. Huggins of Scotch Plains, of Westfield. and Mrs. Dale U. Cox, Jr. of Fanwood WESTFIELD — LeTip of Dean’s List Status Her paternal grandmother is Patricia and Mr. and Mrs. Roger Clark of Slated For April 5 and Mark Rotondo and Marita Eriksson Haley of Marlboro. 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Letters to the Editor Westfield Girl Scouts Post Relationships Are Based Scotch Plains Resident Encourages Community Activities Roster On Caring, Mutual Respect By Milt Faith, Executive Director Open Discussion on Township Budget The Westfield Girl Scout Community extended to all girls and their leaders and Youth and Family Counseling Service I was taken aback at the exchange many, many more falsehoods, misrep- calendar is filled to the brim with up- especially to those interested in working between Mayor Geri Samuel and Coun- resentations and misstatements made coming events for April and beyond. So toward these very special awards. A re- cilman Martin Marks during the March in the aforementioned literature. grab your calendar, your pencil, and plan. A frustrated daughter writes: no idea what the relationships have been ception will follow. like in the past). It’s also regretful that 23 Scotch Plains Township Council tele- Our township budget is too impor- Wednesday, April 7, is the deadline On Tuesday, May 25, the Leaders I am 26 years old, raised in a family vised meeting. tant an issue for you to hide behind for articles for The Trailmarker. Lead- where my mother catered to my father your mother and her grandchildren do Appreciation tea will be held at 7:30 p.m. not have a close relationship. Who knows During Councilman Marks’ attempt politics rather than allow open discus- ers, send your community-wide commu- in the auditorium of Edison Intermediate and met all his needs. He remained in- to respond to and clarify a statement sion about all facts that will better nications to Nan Luscombe, 626 Maye sensitive to her, and when I discussed it — living together might have brought School. All leaders are requested to at- them closer and made them appreciate made by a citizen during the public por- inform the public. Street. tend for recognition well earned. with her throughout my adolescence, tion of the meeting, Mayor Samuel ruled The All-Senior Girl Scout troop meet- mom said she was kind and thoughtful to each other. Marc Ginsberg Westfield’s annual Encampment will my dad and others, and that was the Under the circumstances, your mother Mr. Marks “out of Order” and stated she ing will be held on Tuesday, April 13, at be held at Camp Hoover the weekend of would not “rehash the election of ’98.” Scotch Plains 7:30 p.m. in Westminster Hall of The “good” thing to do. I have conflict with would be better off having a companion June 4 to 6. Troops attending may call on this and have always catered to other live with her at home, or moving to an Firstly Mayor, only five weeks from the Presbyterian Church in Westfield. Please Senior Scouts of Troop No. 559 for assis- Tuesday, April 27, budget hearing, letting note this is a change from the usual first people, and I have been abused and used. assisted living facility where, hopefully, Township Resident tance with swap making. For a cost of $3 she would find meaningful relationships. the public realize that your proposed 6.5 I am dating “Charles,” and therapy has Tuesday of the month meeting. per girl to cover the expense of materials The real problem here seems to be that percent municipal tax increase is larger Criticizes Behavior The Westfield Service Team will meet helped me to see that I have gone along for the swaps, Troop No. 559 Seniors with, and given into, his wishes and he you and your brother are busy evaluating than the 21 percent five-year increase (4.2 on Wednesday, April 14, from 9:15 to will come to your troop meeting for a percent average per year) of the former Of Councilman has not reciprocated. When I gained the how to “care for” your mother; I really do 11:30 a.m. at Washington Rock Girl Scout not get a feeling that you and your brother council as opposed to the 71 percent in- swap workshop. Please call (908) 232- strength to tell him my feelings and I am writing because I was shocked by Council. All Service Team members are 0048 or (908) 654-7614 for further infor- “care about” this woman who is in the crease your 1998 campaign literature requested to be present. wishes, he dismissed them. He feels I the behavior of Councilman Martin Marks mation and scheduling of your work- have changed and he wants me to remain midst of real physical and emotional claimed it was is very relevant to bring to at the March 23 Scotch Plains Township Westfield’s annual Service Day will the public’s attention at this time. shop. compliant. I now know this relationship health struggles. Everyone needs to be Council meeting. be held on Saturday, April 17, from 9 A Rock Climbing weekend is being is not going to fulfill my happiness. Do loved and cherished, particularly during The public needs to know the truth He clearly demonstrated that he lacks a.m. to 3 p.m. in Cafeteria B of Westfield when they evaluate your budget and its planned for June 4 to 6. This weekend is you agree? these difficult times. both the temperament and maturity to serve High School. Volunteers are needed in open to all Senior scouts and eighth- Answer: You are a bright and insight- A reader writes: tax burden versus previous years. on the Scotch Plains Township Council. the areas of registration, sewing, and all- Secondly, based upon my recollec- grade Cadettes. Climbing instruction for ful woman. You were raised in a home, What are the top New Year’s resolu- Councilman Marks apparently sat around assistance. Please call Malissa tions people make and why are they so tion of the 1998 Scotch Plains Demo- beginners and skilled scouts will be pro- and identified with a mother, who was through 35 hours of budget meetings Cass at (908) 233-6226 if you can serve submissive and met dad’s needs; she hard to follow through on? cratic campaign literature, if Council- with the other members of the Township vided by Eastern Mountain Sports, which on this day. runs clinics in New Paltz, New York and feels this was right for her and denies the Answer: The top resolutions are: 1. man Marks had truly wanted to “re- Council but failed to make any sugges- Each Girl Scout troop attending Ser- hash the election of ’98,” he would not West Hartford, Connecticut. All equip- possibility that she may not have been losing weight, 2. stop smoking, 3. saving tions for an alternative budget. money, 4. exercising. The reason they have just brought up this one timely vice Day is asked to donate a laundry- ment will be provided, including climb- her “own person.” You continued this At the public meeting, he voted against type basket to be used to hold donated pattern with Charles, and have now be- are difficult to stick to is because the and relevant point, but could have listed the budget he supposedly worked on ing shoes. Adult volunteers are needed to Baby Bundle items. In addition, each girl accompany the event. Interested girls come aware that this is a one-sided rela- intent is great but the continued change with the other council members. He also attending is asked to donate a baby item tionship. in behavior — to stay on a diet, to quit Historical Information called the Mayor a liar because six months and adults are asked to call Pam Orbach smoking by using one technique or an- to Baby Bundles. Collected items will be at (908) 233-2878 before Saturday, Sat- If Charles and you cannot resolve the ago she accurately quoted a story from donated to needy new mothers. key issue that a loving and respectful other, to save money when money is tight Urged to Come Forward The Courier-News that Mr. Marks dis- urday, April 10. and we have to use good control and On Wednesday evening, April 21, the Finally, several undated events are, or relationship is based on mutual under- I am trying to reach someone who agreed with. first required Encampment Training standing and caring for each person’s judgment regarding our priorities, and to It is important in a democratic society will be, in progress. Two projects result- must be a township resident, because I meeting will be held at the home of feelings and needs, it is time to march on exercise, call for ongoing commitments have been the fortunate recipient, since that elected officials treat each other ing from Service Day are in need of of time, energy and purpose, and that Merry Wisler, 726 Tuxford Turn, from 7 volunteers for completion. The first, deco- and find a more rewarding relationship. taking office as a Councilman, of much with dignity and respect even if they are It is both appropriate and healthy — and ain’t easy! from opposing parties. It is apparent that to 9 p.m. This meeting will be repeated rated flower pots, are in need of paintings historical information about our wonder- on Thursday, April 22, from 9:15 to 11:15 it is not easy to break old patterns. A concerned grandmother writes: ful township. the other members of the council, both and upon completion, volunteers to de- Try to remember a song by Ricky My daughter, age 27, frequently takes the Democrats and the other Republican, a.m. for those unable to attend the evening liver them to local nursing home resi- The person apparently prefers to re- meeting. Nelson, “Garden Party,” in which he her 7- and 9-year-old children to the main anonymous. There is no signature can disagree with each other without dences. The second, Christmas stock- states “You can’t please everybody, so movies because she says she has trouble resorting to name calling. The second required meeting will be ings, sewn and decorated at Service Day, on any enclosures. The wealth of histori- held on Wednesday, May 19, from 7 to 9 you better please yourself”. finding a baby-sitter, and secondly, she cal information that has been sent to me Councilman Marks should stop mak- are in need of donations of toilet articles, doesn’t feel movies hurt children. This p.m. and again on Thursday, May 20, A “put upon” adult writes: about Scotch Plains is unbelievable. ing jokes about how young he is and school supplies and small toys, which My brother and I have been informed past year she took them to see the remake I want this person to know the efforts learn a less from his elders. from 9:15 to 11:15 a.m. will fill the stockings. of Psycho and I Know What You Did Last On Friday, April 23, the Brownie and by my mother’s doctor that she has the that he or she has taken are marvelous, Phillip Wiener If each Westfield Girl Scout would beginning stages of Alzheimer’s Dis- Summer. Now they have nightmares. but the person should feel free to reach Scotch Plains Junior Ingatherings will be held from 4 to donate one item for these stockings, the What should I do? (She reads your col- 6 p.m. at United Skates of America, ease. Both “Bob” and I are married out to me, confidentially if needed, at any very needy children in Haiti, where they with families, and so we met with Dr. umn). time because I believe there is probably Wood Road in Edison. The $3 admission are being sent, would be most grateful. X. He felt Mother was in the early Answer: Then she’ll read this one: much historical data of significance that Resident Asks Mayor charge includes food, admission and a The stockings may be filled by individual stages of the disease but eventually her Do not take these young children to such this person still could have which could patch. An additional $2 is required for troops, or troops may pass on the col- health (memory) would deteriorate. He scary movies. The images remain in be shared with thousands of our resi- For Monetary Refund skate rental. Payment is due by Friday, lected items to Malissa Cass for final said Mother’s preference would be to their minds and emotions and affect a dents through the Scotch Plains Free April 9, so be sure to register early. filling. Please call Mrs. Cass at (908) give up her home (she doesn’t like sense of security, safety and comfort. Public Library or our schools. For Absent Services Registration forms and further informa- 233-6226 for further information. being alone) and live with one of her Their nightmares are probably results of I encourage this person, who must Editor’s Note: The following was sub- tion may be obtained from Troop No. 989 Donations of cat and dog food, and children. If this is not possible, she this, and I recommend you speak to your have great affection for the Township, to mitted as an open letter to Westfield Cadettes. Please call (908) 654-5665. clean, new or used bath towels, kitchen would be comfortable in an assisted doctor. If you have a baby-sitting prob- contact me, and the entire community Mayor Thomas C. Jardim, in care of The On Saturday, May 1, a yard sale will towels or men’s tube socks, are desper- living situation. lem, speak to a friend, a church mem- would eventually benefit. Westfield Leader. be held at the home of Kitty Kudlick on ately needed for a Silver Award project Our problem is that we all live busy ber, exchange baby-sitting duties. Any mail can be directed to my home the corner of Clark Street and Dudley Grandma, are you available to sit? Work * * * * * being completed on Service Day. Col- lives, travel and entertain a lot. We don’t at 401 Stout Avenue, Scotch Plains, or I Avenue. The purpose of the sale is to lection boxes are being placed in most want Mother to feel that she is in the something out so that these children are can be reached by phone at (908) 322- Every time I open The Westfield not exposed to such traumatic visual Leader, I see another article which ex- raise moneys for the Parents Annual elementary schools and in both interme- way. Also, our children are not close to 7706. Giving Fund. Donations of items in ex- their grandmother and this would make stimulation. Thank you for publishing this letter in plains why our taxes are to be raised diate schools. A collection box for these Actually, I recall seeing the original again. cellent condition are being sought. Vol- items will also be present at Westfield them uncomfortable. This is an impor- an effort to reach this individual. unteers are needed to organize the event. tant decision and we would appreciate Psycho and I was so horrified that I We have come to expect the constant High School on Service Day. For pickup couldn’t leave the theater immediately, Franklin P. Donatelli increase in school funding, although we Please call Liz Fallon at (908) 233-3484 of donations, please call (908) 754- any impact you have. if you can donate your time and/or sal- Answer: It is unfortunate that you and and had trouble showering for a few Councilman still think the overhead costs are ob- 1642. weeks. The actress, Janet Leigh, still scene, especially the salaries paid to able items. For up-to-date information on your brother feel that your mother would Scotch Plains be an intrusion in your home(s). (I have does! administrators. Now we see that our Westfield’s annual Gold/Silver Award Westfield’s Girl Scout activities, visit us taxes are to be raised to support munici- ceremony will take place on Monday, online at our web site, Police Officer Lauded pal services. May 17, at 7:30 p.m. in the Chapel of The www.goleader.com/wgs. During the last snow storm, our little Presbyterian Church in Westfield. This For Assistance, Valor cul-de-sac, Bennett Place, was not is a solemn ceremony of achievement by * * * * * I would like to publicly thank the plowed. I drove around town and didn’t our Senior and Cadette Girl Scouts who This column is written by Westfield Overlook Hospital E.M.S., the Westfield find another street unplowed. have put forth great effort to earn the Girl Scouts for Westfield Girl Scouts and Volunteer Rescue Squad, and especially How about issuing a schedule of Gold and Silver Award. An invitation is for the public. 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www.the-imagemaker.com CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK Page 8 Thursday, April 1, 1999 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Local Spelling Bee Winners Named for Spring Event SCOTCH PLAINS — The Spring tificate of Participation, and the first Spelling Bee, presented by the Scotch and second place winners in each Plains Recreation Department and grade received gift certificates for the the Scotch Plains Junior Woman’s Town Book Store in Westfield, and a Club, was held March 20 at the Scotch certificate for a meal at Burger King. Hills Clubhouse in Scotch Plains. Kathleen Farrell, Kathy Velarino Students from local public elemen- and Julie Alexander, members of the tary schools, as well as from private Junior Woman’s Club, served as schools, competed in third-, fourth- judges. Laura Swidersky, Recreation and fifth-grade competition. Supervisor, was the moderator. The event for third graders was The Recreation Department and held at 9 a.m. First place went to the club also sponsor a Fall Spelling Maya Robinson, a student at Coles Bee, usually held in October. Elementary School. Second place went to Matthew Plagge, who at- tends McGinn Elementary School. Williams Nursery Sets Among fourth graders, Anuradha Korada from Brunner Elementary Saturday Egg Hunt LEARNING VISITORS Marking Westfield High School’s first foreign ex- School was first, with Emmett change program with Japan, seven students and their teacher from Kikugawa, Japan visited Westfield during March. The program was coordinated by the Marsilli of St. Bartholomew the WESTFIELD — Williams Nurs- high school’s Social Studies Department, and included tours of Westfield, New Apostle Interparochial School com- ery, located at 524 Springfield Av- BEING THEIR BEST Girl Scouts from McGinn Elementary School in Scotch York City, Princeton and Trenton. A welcome breakfast and dinner was ing in second. enue in Westfield, will host its sec- Plains help package up some of the baby items recently collected after their arranged for the visitors on March 8. Pictured, left to right, are: Standing, Social The fifth-grade winner was Gary ond annual Easter Egg Hunt on Sat- annual “Be Your Best” baby bundles night show. The annual show requires Studies teacher Brock Mislan, Department Chairwoman Maria Schmidt, teach- Herzberg, with second place won by urday April 3, at 2 p.m. The rain date admission to the event be baby items that are given to a Washington Rock Girl ers Valerie Torquati and Susie Cho, and Toshihiro Fukuyo, the Japanese Sarah Halpern. Both are students at will be Sunday, April 4, at 2 p.m. Scout service project helping local mothers in need. Pictured, left to right, are: students’ teacher, and seated, Kunpei Nakano, Eriko Akahori, Sachi Ishizu, front row, Jayne Dzuback and Annie Smith; back row, Barbie Slaugh, Jaclyn McGinn School. This year’s event will feature more Petrow, Kate Johnson. Elise Whitehouse and Lisa Petrow. Hiroki Toyohara, Masano Saito, Naoko Kasahara and Yurika Sato. All competitors were issued a Cer- eggs and parking, according to the nursery. There will also be 30 special beanie baby eggs hidden, including Local Girl Scouts Kick-Off Ghosthunter to Speak Sons of American Revolution several Millennium, Fuzz, Signa- ture, Halo, and Kicks bears. The rest To Historical Society Honors Charles W. Jackson of the beanies are new releases. Girl Scout Week With Event WESTFIELD — The Westfield There will also be over 4,000 eggs Historical Society will welcome WESTFIELD — Charles Wilson ministrative Board of the United filled with candy. There is no charge SCOTCH PLAINS - More than School in Scotch Plains held “Be ghosthunter Laura Muller of Jackson recently received the Good Methodist Church in Westfield. for this event. For further informa- 100 kindergarten through fifth-grade Your Best” night in their school au- Westfield to its First Wednesday Citizenship Medal of the Sons of the The meeting of the Sons of the tion, please call (908) 232-4076. Girl Scouts at McGinn Elementary ditorium on Friday, March 5. Luncheon at noon on April 7 at American Revolution at the group’s American Revolution also featured Twelve troops, Daisy through Jun- B.G. Fields Restaurant on Spring- annual dinner meeting at Echo Lake an Eagle Scout Award to Stephen CSH to Offer Free Program ior, kicked off Girl Scout Week with field Avenue in Westfield. Country Club in Westfield. Anthony of Bridgewater, as well as a a performance of songs from stage Mrs. Muller, who with her hus- A teacher and administrator in the discussion of George Washington as and screen entitled “ACT II” for band, Jeff, founded the New Jer- Westfield school system for more Commander-in-Chief by Dr. Mark On Teaching Young Children their families, teachers and friends. sey Ghost Hunters Society, will than 30 years, Mr. Jackson gradu- Lender of Kean University in Union, The cost of admission was a donation of one baby care item per family. discuss some of the paranormal ated from Trenton State Teachers and election of officers for 1999-2000. MOUNTAINSIDE – “Tips for thors of “Tips for Teaching Infants The purpose of the evening, orga- experiences they have shared since College and earned his master’s de- Named to lead the chapter were: Teaching Infants and Toddlers” will and Toddlers,”, will share ideas from becoming part-time ghosthunters gree at Rutgers University. President, Charles E. Brown; Vice be presented at Children’s Special- their recent publication, as well as nized by third-grade Brownie Leader a few years ago. The award recognizes exemplary Presidents, Christopher Beck Forrest ized Hospital (CSH), 150 New Provi- their years of experience working Cathy Smith, was to collect baby care Her anecdotes will include hav- community service in various ca- Blanding and Kenneth Hendrix; Sec- dence Road in Mountainside, on with children with and without spe- items for “Baby Bundles”, a Wash- ing once been followed home by a pacities. Mr. Jackson served as Prin- retary, Dr. George Hill; Treasurer, C. Thursday, April 8, from 7 to 8 p.m. cial needs. ington Rock Girl Scout Council ser- friendly spirit from Fairview Cem- cipal of McKinley Elementary, The free program for parents, child The activities to be presented in- vice project that helps local mothers etery in Westfield after an inves- Jefferson Elementary, Franklin El- Marlin White; Registrar, George Gross; Chaplain, John Akerley; As- care providers and teachers will offer corporate speech, fine and gross in need. tigation there. ementary and Elm Street Schools. suggestions for enhancing the growth motor skills, and cognitive skills. Many of the troops practiced since The couple have just organized He was also named Chairman of sistant Chaplain, Kenneth Hoover; Historian, Don Clark, and Color and development of infants and tod- According to Dr. D’Amato and Ms. January for this special night, which their first field trip to Cape May, the initial Family Living Curricu- dlers. Benson, parents do not require fancy originated three years ago at McGinn where they will investigate the lum, known at the time as sex educa- Guard Captain, John Lawson. Designated trustees were Stephen CSH Psychologist Dr. Ellen or expensive materials. as a way for older and younger scouts various public locations as de- tion, by then-Superintendent of D’Amato and CSH Early Interven- Participants will learn how to use to work on the “Baby Bundles” project tailed in Charles J. Adams, 3rd’s Schools L. E. Law, in 1967. Clarke, Harry Jester, F. Clayton Kynes and Robert Vivian. tion teacher Ellen Benson, the au- common household items for a vari- together. book “Cape May Ghost Stories.” Mr. Jackson has been President of ety of activities that will enhance This year, Master of Ceremonies Regular attendees of the First the New Jersey Council of Education their child’s development. Informa- fifth-grader Katie Wong introduced Wednesday Luncheon will be con- and the Union County Elementary Literacy Volunteers Set tion on how to access services if production numbers from musicals tacted by a telephone committee School Principals Association, as parents think their child may be ex- such as The Sound of Music, Hair, of the Historical Society to verify well as a member of the Boards of the hibiting developmental delays will Bye Bye Birdie, Peter Pan and A their reservations. Space permit- New Jersey Schoolmasters Club and Spring Training Programs be covered as well. Chorus Line. Washington Rock Mem- ting, members of the public are the state Elementary Principals and Those attending the program invited to attend. Supervisors Association. bership Specialist Jennifer Johnson, SCOTCH PLAINS — Literacy the Hillside Library. Registration has should enter through the hospital’s performed with Brownie Troop No. Please call (908) 233-2930 be- He has additionally served as Presi- Volunteers of American - Union been scheduled for Saturday, April East Wing entrance on the right hand fore noon on Monday April 5, for dent of the Westfield Historical Soci- 640/88, playing the cow in their County Affiliate has announced its 10, at 10 a.m. side of the building. number from Gypsy. seating information. ety and of the Westfield Day Care spring workshop programs to train Classes will begin on Saturday, Center, and as Chairman of the Ad- tutors. April 17, and continue on April 24, The first English as a Second Lan- 30, May 1, 8, 15 and 22. Each class John Brzozowski to Perform Westfield ‘Y’ Offers Class guage workshop will be held at the will be from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Roselle Park Library. Registration A third English as a Second Lan- As Featured Concert Soloist will be held on Thursday, April 15, at guage Workshop will be held at the On Decorative Painting 6 p.m. Classes will start on Thurs- Clark Library. Registration has been WESTFIELD – John Brzozowski, chestra by C. Frank with the James day, April 22, and continue on April slated for Thursday, April 22, at 6 a junior at James Madison Univer- Madison Symphony Orchestra. WESTFIELD — The Westfield understand how to approach a project 29, May 6, 13, 20 and 27. Each class p.m. Classes will begin on Thursday, sity in Harrisonburg, Virginia, will He is a YMCA will offer an “Introduction to form start to finish,” said Ms. will be from 6 to 9 p.m. April 22, and continue on April 29, be a featured soloist at the Master- graduate of the Art of Decorative Finishes” on Applebaum. A second English as a Second May 6, 13, 27 and June 3. Each class piece Series Honors Concert on Tues- Scotch Saturday, April 24, from 10 a.m. to 3 Using water-based paints, Ms. Language Workshop will be held at will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. day, April 20. Plains- p.m. Applebaum will show students how A basic literacy workshop at the He was selected as the featured Fanwood Designed for people who enjoy to create glazes, mix colors and use a Main Branch of the Elizabeth Public soloist at the James Madison Univer- High School. doing their own home improvements, variety of brushes and tools to paint a Band Association Slates Library also will be held. sity Soloist Competition Finals held He was a or individuals who have always textured finish on a wall or a piece of Registration is Wednesday, April on February 19. Westfield wanted to try, this workshop will furniture. Spring Plant Sale Event 14, at 6 p.m. Classes start on Wednes- John is a Dean’s List student study- Music Club offer alternatives to wallpaper or solid Ms. Applebaum has studied this day, April 21, and continue April 28, ing music education and music in- Scholarship color paint. art form at the New Jersey Center for WESTFIELD — The Westfield May 5, 12, 19 and 26. Each class will dustries. He will perform Symphonic recipient. He The workshop will be taught by Visual Arts and the Old Church Cul- Marching Band Parents’ Associa- be held from 6 to 9 p.m. Variations for Solo Piano and Or- received na- local decorative painter Lynne tural Center in Demarest with noted tional recog- John Brzozowski Applebaum, whose work ranges from decorative artist Sandra Holzman. tion will hold its annual Spring Plant Sale fundraiser on Saturday, April 3, nition as an Outstanding tromp-l’oeil wall treatments to cus- The fee for this workshop is $90 Jewish Federation to Hold Accompaniest at the Festivals of Mu- tom furniture painting, the work- per person. Membership in the “Y” is from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Westfield High School, Roosevelt Intermedi- sic in Virginia Beach and shop will cover preparation for walls not required. Williamsburg, Virginia. and furniture prior to painting, as If participants have small chairs or ate School and Edison Intermediate Holocaust Commemoration well as some basic faux techniques, tables to work on, bring it along. All School. such as ragging, marbling and spong- other materials will be provided. A variety of geraniums, impatiens, SCOTCH PLAINS — On Sunday, At the program, two speakers, Mollie Fanwood Nature Center ing. Space is limited. For more informa- tulips, daffodils, cyclamens, Easter April 11, at 7:15 p.m. the annual Ho- Sperling of Clark and David “The idea behind this particular tion, please call Karen Simon at (908) lilies and critter planters will be of- locaust Commemoration Program will Kempinsky of Union, will tell their To Plant Wildflowers workshop is to enable the student to 233-2700 or visit the “Y.” fered at the sale. be held at the Wilkins Theater at Kean stories describing the horror of those FANWOOD – The Fanwood Na- University in Union. days. Ms. Sperling is originally from ture Center on Cray Terrace will host It is co-sponsored by the Jewish Krakow and Mr. Kempinsky from the planting of wildflower seeds do- Community Relations Council of the Wielow. nated by Loft’s Inc. on Saturday, April Jewish Federation of Central New Jer- In addition to the speakers there will 10, at 10 a.m. In the event of rain, the sey and the Holocaust Resource Cen- be six candlelighters, four survivors activity will be held instead on Sunday, ter of Kean University. and two American soldiers who liber- April 11, at 1:30 p.m. This year the theme will be “Dark- ated concentration camps in Europe. Participants are asked to bring metal ness Descends,” which remembers the The liberators are Lloyd Kalugin of “T”-shaped rakes and dress appropri- 60th anniversary of the Nazi Invasion Cranbury, a Jewish American, and ately. of Poland. Johnny Stevens of Camden, an Afri- A special area will be set aside for German troops invaded Poland on can-American. children, who will be given a cup of September 1, 1939. Poland surren- The Holocaust commemoration seed to rake into the soil. Youngsters dered within three weeks and German program is one of the largest in the may also place their name on a wood troops moved to annex certain areas of state of New Jersey and has an atten- marker, created from paint stirrers Poland and to establish a protectorate, dance of approximately 1,000 people donated by Young’s Paint & Varnish. general government in other areas of every year. For more information, please call Western Poland. The program is free and open to the Dean Talcott, Fanwood Environmen- The eastern part of Poland was oc- community. For further information, tal Commission Chairman, at (908) cupied by the Soviet Union as part of please call Luis Fleischman at (908) 322-6577. Special arrangements may an agreement signed with Germany a 889-5335. be made for groups. few weeks before. Immediately after the invasion, many Jews fled to the East and close to 2 million Jews remained under German occupation. Jews soon were forced to live in ghettoes where they were sub- jected to starvation, slave labor and disease. At the end of 1949 deportation of Jews from the ghettoes to the extermi- nation camps began. The last ghetto in Poland was liquidated in 1944 in the city of Lodz. At the end of the war, 3 million Polish Jews had been killed.

Nature Club Slates Upcoming Program The Summit Nature Club will meet on Thursday, April 15, at 7:45 p.m. at the Science and Nature Center, Watchung Reservation on New Provi- WRITING WINNERS The English Department of Terrill Middle School has dence Road and Coles Avenue in selected eighth graders, Tomo Gibson and Annmarie Klimowicz, as this year’s Mountainside. local winners of the National Council of Teachers of English (NOTE) Promising “Alaska and Russia’s Far East” will Young Writers Contest. Tomo and Annmarie were selected from among 50 contest entrants who wrote anonymously on an impromptu topic during a 75- be the program by Tom Southerland. minute session. In addition, the students wrote an another piece, which was In this program he will show whales, submitted to the national contest. Pictured, left to right, are: Robert Ubersax and bears, birds and more. He has taught Karen Moran, seventh grade English teachers; Annmarie Klimowicz and Tomo courses on bird identification at the Gibson; Paul Larsen and Catherine Mattfield, eighth grade English teachers; Princeton Adult School and been a and Janet Siecke, sixth grade English teacher. Not pictured is judge, Stacey director of New Jersey Audubon. Stetzer, sixth grade teacher. CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood Thursday, April 1, 1999 Page 9 Writer in Residence Visits Wilson Elementary School WESTFIELD – Poet and story- journalist, writing for trade publica- teller Luray Gross has been conduct- tions for five years. Ms. Gross re- ing poetry workshops for fourth- and ceived a Bachelor of Arts Degree in fifth-grade students of Wilson El- English from Gettysburg College in ementary School in Westfield. Pennsylvania and a Master of Arts Degree in English from Trenton State College. She is the author of two collections of poetry: “Forenoon,” published in 1990 by The Attic Press in Westfield, and “Elegant Reprieve,” published in 1996 by Still Waters Press in Gal- loway Township.

Leaf, Gumball Pickup READY FOR BOOK SALE...Jane Bischoff, left, and Freia Mitarai are among Reprinted from the April 21, 1949 edition of The Westfield Leader ANNUAL AGE-OLD FUN In this 50-year-old photograph from a 1949 edition Slated For April 19 a corps of 100 volunteers waiting to work at the annual book sale sponsored by of The Westfield Leader, children run to find Easter eggs hidden in Mindowaskin the Friends of Westfield Memorial Library. The five-day sale kicks off on Park. The Westfield park will again be the site for the Lions Club’s 64th annual SCOTCH PLAINS — The De- Tuesday, April 13, in the library’s program room. Donations may be made on egg hunt Saturday, April 3, at 1 p.m. Friday and Saturday, April 9 and 10, and on Monday, April 12, at the library on partment of Public Property of Scotch East Broad Street. Plains will hold the Township’s An- Westfield Lions Club Slates nual Spring Leaf and Gumball Pick- Luray Gross up, which will begin on Monday, McKinley School Masters April 19. Ms. Gross works as a Writer-in- Weather permitting, all leaf and Easter Egg Hunt for Kids Residence through the Pennsylva- gumball debris will be picked up at nia and New Jersey State Councils Math With New Program curbs during the week of April 19 WESTFIELD — The Lions Club All Westfield children through the on the Arts, and as a Visiting Poet for the Geraldine R. Dodge Founda- only. Therefore, it is important that WESTFIELD – Regarding McKinley traditionally, math fairs take place dur- of Westfield will hold its 64th annual age of 7 may attend the event, with an the debris be put out on that Monday. Elementary School’s recent math fair, area set aside for toddlers 3 and un- tion and the Pennsylvania Writing ing school hours and center on pupils Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April All personnel and equipment will be Principal Charles Hansen stated, “The presenting their work to other pupils. 3, at 1 p.m. in Mindowaskin Park in der. Project. key to a quality education is a three-way With these organizations and on a utilized on both sides of the Town- Ms. Elson also provided a take-home Westfield. From noon until 12:45 p.m., and partnership among students, parents, booklet outlining further math activi- Under the direction of Lions Presi- after the hunt, the Easter Bunny will freelance basis, she has presented ship. Please do not park vehicles on the and teachers.” ties for children and their parents which dent William Doyle, more than 1,200 be available for pictures with the workshops and readings for students More than 150 parents and students is designed to make math a fun and plastic eggs will be hidden in the children at the bench across from the in kindergarten through grade 12, as streets during this pick-up. This will enable Township personnel to pro- participated in the fair, the second par- enriching experience in the home as area around the gazebo. Immedi- Westfield Police Station. well as teachers and the general pub- ent-student-teacher event of the se- well as school. ately after the hunt, plastic bags con- In exchange for a $3 donation to lic, since 1989. vide this service more efficiently and safely. mester. Over 15 different math activi- taining gourmet jellybeans will be the Lions’ charities, a recipient will Through the music, imagery, meta- ties were included. Advocate Program distributed to the children. get a framed Polaroid photo. phor, and declarations of a poem, It is very important that leaves placed at the curb be free of debris Parents and children moved from Ms. Gross believes she can enable booth to booth, exploring different Seeks Volunteers participants to experiment in their such as branches, rocks, stumps, etc. math concepts using shapes, patterns, The Friend Advocate Program of own writing. She encourages teach- This debris can cause serious equip- sets, and blocks, and participating in Union County is seeking volunteers to ers, students and other guests of the ment damage, and slows the pro- math-oriented activities. work with elderly persons by provid- class to participate in the workshop. gram down considerably. Branches “This has been yet another opportu- ing companionship, assistance with Ms. Gross is a founding and Coor- may be put out during the Township’s nity to extend the curriculum outside bill-paying budgeting and arranging dinating Writer for Writing Works of June clean up program. the school boundaries,” continued Mr. for community services. Co/Works, Inc. Her experience in- When putting leaves at the curb, Hansen. “When pupils see their par- The Friend Advocate Program, cludes four years as a teacher of high please leave space for the water to ents enjoying and having fun with math sponsored by The Community Health school English and 10 years as Ad- flow to catch basins. Bagging of like this, they learn that math is fun. Law Project located in Bloomfield, junct Instructor of English at The leaves is also discouraged because They also see that school and learning will hold volunteer training sessions in College of New Jersey. they break upon opening and slows are fun too.” April and a luncheon to honor its vol- She has also worked as a freelance down pickup. The evening was organized by vol- unteers during National Volunteer unteer by Judith Montgomery, a com- Week, April 18 to 24. munity outreach mathematics facilita- Terry Tainow, of Westfield, is an Soroptimist Group Sets tor and National Science Foundation advocate at the Community Health Law grant recipient, brought in from Cali- Project, a state-wide legal society fornia by a McKinley parent. which provides services to senior citi- Dinner, Fashion Show Ms. Montgomery also provided pre- zens and people with disabilities. She event training for the many parents and is the Program Coordinator for The WESTFIELD – The Soroptimist The event begins at 5:30 p.m. with teachers from McKinley, Roosevelt In- Friend Advocate Program and has been International of Greater Westfield a cash bar and is followed by dinner termediate and Edison Intermediate a volunteer helping seniors for many Area’s annual Dinner and Fashion and the fashion show at 7 p.m. The schools and pupils from Westfield High years. Show will be held Wednesday, April fashions at this year’s show will be School who also volunteered to help Ms. Tainow is the Chairwoman of 14, at L’Affaire in Mountainside. presented by Debra Van Horn of New manage the event and run the booths. the Local Assistance Board in the Town York. Fran Elson, K-8 Math Supervisor, of Westfield and also a member of The Endocrinology Expert In addition to its commitment to confirmed that this was a pioneering Union County Advisory Council on helping women who are unable to event in terms of the evening hours and Aging. To Speak at Meeting help themselves, the area Soroptimist consequential amount of direct paren- For an application, please call Ms. organization funds numerous local tal participation. She explained that Tainow at (973) 680-5599. Of F.E.M.A.L.E. service agencies and provides schol- OUTSTANDING MUSICIANS Nine band students from Park Middle School CRANFORD – Dr. Eric Daiter, a arships to college-bound high school in Scotch Plains were recently accepted for the Central Jersey Intermediate seniors and to adult women re-enter- Region II band and Orchestra, based on auditions that were held in January. The board certified reproductive endocri- Free Rabies Clinic Planned Region II Band and Orchestra is made up of outstanding musicians from nology and infertility expert, will speak ing the work force. Mercer, Union, Middlesex, Monmouth, Somerset and Hunterdon counties to the Union County chapter of Proceeds from the annual event chosen from the 78 participating middle schools in the region. Pictured, left to F.E.M.A.L.E. (Formerly Employed funds many of these programs. The By Garwood Board of Health right, are: Nicholas Sette, Jenna Marionni, David DeMair; middle row, Edward Mothers At the Leading Edge) on Domestic Violence Center of Union County will be a major beneficiary The Garwood Board of Health will conduct a free rabies clinic, from noon to Saridaki, Chris Seemann, Jillian DeMair; back row, instrumental music teacher Wednesday, April 7. 1 p.m. on Saturday, April 10, which will be offered for the inoculation of both cats John Bencivenga, Robert Kuchinski, Nancy Twu, Andre Baruch. The topic of his lecture, to be pre- of the proceeds from this year’s and dogs. The clinic will be held at the Garwood Public Works Building on South sented at the Hanson House, 38 Spring- event. Avenue in Garwood. field Avenue in Cranford, is “The Ef- According to event chairperson, No appointments are required. Individuals should follow preventative mea- Westfield AARP Schedules fect of Hormones on Women’s Health.” Leonore Scurry, the club is hoping sures to limit the possibility of exposure to rabies. Please note the following: The meeting will begin at 7:30 p.m., that the ambiance of this year’s event 1. Make sure that all dogs and cats are vaccinated against rabies. followed by Dr. Daiter’s presentation will allow them to exceed 1998’s 2. Do not leave family pets outdoors overnight, or feed animals outdoors. at 8 p.m. Dr. Daiter is a member of the record when they raised almost 3. Avoid contact with all wild animals. Upcoming Meeting, Events 4. Discuss with children not to bring home, pet, or attempt to help a sick wild Rahway Hospital Speakers Bureau, a $10,000. Anyone interested in attending the animal. WESTFIELD — The Westfield surrounding areas as well as activi- community outreach program designed If bitten by any animal, please consult your physician immediately and contact Area Chapter No. 1437 of the Ameri- ties and entertainment and food. to provide up-to-date information on a dinner or in more information about the local Health Department at (908) 789-4070, to report the incident. can Association of Retired Persons For more information, call (908) variety of health care topics. the organization may call Ellen will hold its next meeting on Mon- 889-6769. F.E.M.A.L.E. is a national support Ramer at (908) 276-6718. day, April 5, at the Presbyterian group for all women who have left the Soroptimist International of Church of Westfield, 140 Mountain full-time work force to stay at home Greater Westfield Area is part of a Avenue. The social hour will begin at Internet Training Set with their young children. For addi- worldwide non-profit organization 1 p.m. and the meeting will start At Westfield Library tional information on F.E.M.A.L.E., of business and professional women promptly at 1:30 p.m. please call Karyn at (908) 272-2471, or dedicated to providing service to the “Memory Aerobics,” which will WESTFIELD — The Westfield Debbie at (908) 862-7781. community. be given by Marie Herbert, Coordi- Memorial Library will hold a class nator of Union Hospital’s Senior on Internet searching techniques on Health Program, will be the guest Tuesday, April 13, from 9:30 to 10:30 speaker. a.m. at the library. A. Michael Nemeth The Community Services Com- The presentation, which will be mittee requests that each member given by the library’s reference staff, brings a non-perishable food item or is a hands-on introduction to the make a cash donation during the Internet and will include instruction meeting. The donations are deliv- on using EBSCOhost, an on-line ered each month to the Union County magazine database. Food Bank Center at Trinity Church In person or telephone registration in Westfield. will begin on Monday, April 5, at the The Knitting Group has donated circulation desk. their time and talent to make lap A valid Westfield Library card will robes, shrugs and bibs for shut-ins, be required to attend the classes. as well as hats and scarves for mer- Class size will be limited to eight chant seamen. individuals. The Annual Spring Luncheon will be on Monday, June 7, at 12 p.m. at the Westwood in Garwood. Enter- www.goleader.com tainment will be provided by the Westfield Old Guard. Tickets are $14 each for members only and will be on sale at the April 5 and the May 3 meetings. For more information, call (908) 925-2536. The Trips and Tours Committee will take reservations for up-coming day trips and overnight tours. On Tuesday, April 20, there will be a day trip to the Maury Povich Show in New York City, including lunch. Wednesday, May 19, will be a day trip to Atlantic City, which will in- clude a refund of coins and a lunch discount. For trip information, call (908) 232-7153. Reservations are still available for the four overnight tour trips. The trip to Wildwood on May 10-14 has only a few seats left. Flyers and informa- tion on these trips will be available at the meeting. All reservations for the Wildwood trip must be paid up at the April meeting. The other tours are June 12 to 19, Nova Scotia; September 20 to 23, Hunt’s Landing; and October 10 to 16, the Smoky Mountains. All tours will include full schedules of visits to CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK Page 10 Thursday, April 1, 1999 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Presentation at SP Baptist Immaculate Heart Prepares Planned for Good Friday Schedule For Holy Week SCOTCH PLAINS — Saint Pe- located at 333 Park Avenue in Scotch SCOTCH PLAINS — The Im- An Easter Vigil Service will be ter, in the form of a dramatic mono- Plains. maculate Heart of Mary Roman held on Holy Saturday, April 3, at logue by Reverand Gary F. For more information, call (908) Catholic Church in Scotch Plains 7:30 p.m. Easter Sunday Masses will Rothwell, will be visiting Scotch 322-5487. has announced its schedule of Holy be held at 7:45, 9, 10:30 and noon on Plains Baptist Church for its Good Week services. April 4. Friday service. Baptist Church Sets The Mass of the Lord’s Supper The Sacrament of Reconciliation Saint Peter will be sharing his per- will be celebrated tonight, Holy will be offered by appointment on sonal encounter with Jesus and his Good Friday Camp Thursday, April 1, at 7:30 p.m. To- these days. Please call the Immacu- eyewitness account of the crucifixion WESTFIELD — The First Baptist morrow, Good Friday, April 2, there late Heart of Mary Rectory at (908) and resurrection. Church of Westfield, 170 Elm Street, will be Stations of the Cross at noon, 889-2100 to make an appointment. The visit will take place during the will offer a Good Friday Day Camp and a Mass of Commemoration of The church is located at 1571 South noon service on April 2. on April 2 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. for the Lord’s Passion at 7:30 p.m. Martine Avenue in Scotch Plains. Pastor Rothwell is a graduate of pre-kindergarten through 5th grade Golden Gate Theological Seminary children. in Mill Valley, California. The camp, “Who Put the ‘Good’ in This is his first dramatic presenta- Good Friday?” will include lessons Court Trinity Schedules tion at Scotch Plains Baptist Church and crafts that explain the last week since he came as its pastor last July. in the life of Jesus Christ, children’s GENEROUS DONATION The generosity of the parishioners from Westfield’s Church of St. Helen, along with local public school projects for disaster relief, Meeting For April 14 He often presented biblical stories in Easter songs and videos, outdoor rec- enabled help to be given to the Catholic Relief Services for victims of the this format for his former church and reation and lunch. hurricane in Honduras and the earthquake in Colombia. Reverend Monsignor WESTFIELD — The next meet- the Westfield Rescue Squad, to Di- for the local community. A $5 fee will cover lunch and Joseph Slinger, left, a Vicar General of the Archdiocese of Newark and a ing of Court Trinity of the Catholic saster Relief and to the Holy Trinity The Good Friday service is free materials. The Day Camp is open to weekend assistant at St. Helen’s is shown accepting financial aid in the form of Daughters of America will be held Food Pantry. and is open to the public. the public. Please call the church a $7,000 check from Marilyn Ryan, Pastoral Associate with the Reverend on Wednesday, April 14, at 1:30 p.m. The National Court of the Catholic Scotch Plains Baptist Church is office at (908) 233-2278 to register. Monsignor James Burke, St. Helen’s Pastor, looking on. Along with the financial at the Rectory of Holy Trinity Church Daughters is now beginning a new assistance, five truckloads of food and medical supplies were collected and sent in Westfield, with Anna Checchio, Habitat-for-Humanity house in Baton to these devastated areas for the urgent and immediate needs of the many Regent, presiding. Rouge, Louisiana, and it recently hon- First Congregational Plans survivors. The main subject for discussion ored its ten-year pledge of $500,000 to will be details of the scholarships the North American College in Rome. Calvary Lutheran Prepares that the Court traditionally awards to It also donated $8,000 for Disaster Services For Holy Week members of the graduation class of Relief to various dioceses. the Holy Trinity Interparochial The State Court of New Jersey will WESTFIELD — The First Con- tors are invited to attend. Upcoming Easter Services School. Court officers will be elected hold its annual Day of Recollection gregational Church of Westfield will This evening at 8 p.m., the church for next year. at St. Joseph’s Shrine in Sterling, on mark Holy Week with special ser- will mark Maundy Thursday with a CRANFORD – Calvary Lutheran and 11 a.m. Before each service the Last month, the Court donated to Saturday, April 10. vices today, Thursday, April 1, Tenebrae service (a service of shad- Church, located at 108 Eastman Street Paschal candle will be lit in the court- through Easter Sunday, April 4. Visi- ows), the retelling of the Last Supper, in Cranford, has announced its sched- yard outside of the church and car- and Holy Communion. ule of Easter services which will be ried into the sanctuary where it will Baptist Church Celebrates The Good Friday service, which open to the public. remain throughout the Easter sea- Rutgers Cooperative will be held tomorrow, April 2, at The Reverend George W. son. noon, will include the story of the Freyberger will lead worship and Both Easter services will include Black History Month To Host Child Seminar Crucifixion and the service of Holy preach at all services. Music will be seasonal music presented by the Cal- For Parents, April 6 Communion. under the direction of Jaye S. vary Choir, the Senior Ringers, trum- SCOTCH PLAINS – The Scotch Dr. “Ron” Karengo in 1966. A dem- Easter Sunday will be celebrated Newbold, Associate in Ministry. peter Christopher Nelson of Scotch Plains Baptist Church, 333 Park onstration of the use of the Kinara, a WESTFIELD — A seminar to help with identical services at 9 a.m. and Maundy Thursday services of Holy Plains, and baritone John Miller, vicar Avenue, celebrated Black History seven-branched candleholder, was parents manage their children’s be- 11 a.m. Special choral and instru- Communion with individual Absolu- at Calvary. havior will be offered at Rutgers Co- mental music will include the “Hal- Month during February by celebrat- conducted by Clarie E. Minnis. Chil- tion will be held at 11 a.m. and at 8 At both services the congregation ing various aspects of the Negro ex- dren of the church, ages 3 through operative Extension of Union County lelujah” chorus by George Frederick p.m. today, April 1. The evening ser- will join the choir in singing the at the Westfield Administration Handel, the organ prelude “Toccata,” perience during 11 a.m. worship ser- 10, were given an opportunity to vice will include the stripping of the “Hallelujah Chorus” from Handel’s vices each week. participate. Building, 300 North Avenue, East on by Charles Widor, and performances altar in preparation for Good Friday. Messiah. Additionally, at the 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 6, from 7 to 9 p.m. by a woodwind quintet. Tomorrow, April 2, the solemnity service, the Children’s and Youth The first Sunday focused on the On the third Sunday, the congre- A $5 fee for materials will be pay- A one-room schoolhouse for chil- of Good Friday will be observed with Choirs will provide music. role of African-Americans and the gation focused upon the contribu- able at the door. dren ages 3 through third grade will a service of prayer and meditation Calvary Lutheran Church is a contributions they have made in the tions made by African Americans in The seminar will focus on the power be part of the 9 a.m. service only. with Tenebrae at 8 p.m. This service member congregation of the New Christian music world. the field of literature, with a dramatic of positive attention. Child care for infants to two-year- will include a choral meditation en- Jersey Synod of the Evangelical Contemporary composer and pas- reading of “The Creation” by James According to Cynthia Whitman, olds will be available in the crib room titled “A Service of Shadows”. Lutheran Church in America, and tor Andrew Crouch was spotlighted, Weldon Johnson. author of “Win the Whining War and during both services. One coffee hour The observance of Easter will be- has been serving the Cranford- The last Sunday in February ended Other Skirmishes - a family peace will be held for both services at 10 and his hymn “The Blood Will Never gin on Sunday, April 4, with festival Westfield area and surrounding com- Lose Its Power” was sung by Delores with the entire audience joining in plan,” by increasing positive atten- a.m. services of Holy Communion at 8:30 munities for 70 years. tion, parents may be able to increase The First Congregational Church Stephens, accompanied at the piano the singing of the National Negro cooperation and reduce conflict with is a member of the United Church of by Irma Ferdinand. Anthem, with words written by James children ages two through 12. Christ, and is located at 125 Elmer Hadassah Chapter Prepares The second Sunday of the month Weldon Johnson and music by R. Registration is required. For more Street in Westfield. celebrated Kwanzaa and its Seven Rosamond Johnson. Vernez Stephens information, please call (908) 654- For further information, please call Principles (Nuuza Saba) as stated by led the hymn. 9854. the church office at (908) 233-2494. Fine Arts and Crafts Show WESTFIELD — The Westfield April 11, at Temple, Emanu-El in Chapter of Hadassah will host its Westfield. Scotch Plains Baptist Church 41st annual fine art and crafts show This year, there will be a special on Saturday, April 10, and Sunday, exhibit highlighting the creativity of 333 Park Avenue • Scotch Plains • (908) 322-5487 Garden State artists, 14 local high Local Students Named school students, as well as galleries To Fall Dean’s List displaying work from around the world. Easter Week Services The Fine Art and Crafts Show Thursday, April 1 At Providence College serves as the primary means of ful- WESTFIELD – Laura Wischusen, of filling Westfield Chapter’s commit- 7:30pm – Maundy Thursday ment to Hadassah’s projects. Christ and the Passover Communion Service Westfield, and Jessica Rodino, Thomas Klock and Kathryn Gurske, all of Scotch Founded in 1919. Hadassah is Plains, have been named to the Dean’s Israel’s medical pacesetter in heal- Friday, April 2 List at Providence College for the Fall ing. teaching and research. 12 Noon – Good Friday Service 1998 semester. The Art Show will debut with a Students must attain a 3.25 or higher preview Cocktail Reception for pa- Sunday, April 4 grade point average on a 4.0 scale, with no grade lower than a “C.” trons on April 10. It will be open to 7:00am – Sunrise Service Westfield resident Laura is a math- the public on Sunday. April 11 from Joint Service with Calvary Chapel of Watchung secondary education major and a mem- noon to 9 p.m. 9:30am – Sunday School ber of the class of 1999. Admission is $3 for adults and 11:00am – Easter Service Jessica is a business economics Major $1.50 for senior citizens. Students and a member of the class of 2002. are free. Lunch and snacks are avail- CELEBRATING HISTORY The Scotch Plains Baptist Church celebrated All Welcome – Always! Thomas is an accountancy major and a able. Black History Month during February with a different theme each week at the member of the class of 2001. Kathryn is Rev. Gary Rothwell For additional information about 11 a.m. worship service. Clarie Minnis, pictured at center, celebrates Kwanzaa an English major and a member of the during a presentation on February 14 with members of the congregation. class of 1999. the show, please call (908) 233-6531. Churches Plan to Unite One East Broad Street • Westfield For Service, Breakfast (across from monument) SCOTCH PLAINS – The Scotch Join us for the Plains Baptist Church and the Cal- April 1, Maundy Thursday vary Chapel of Watchung will join together for an Easter Sunrise Ser- 7:00 p.m. – Symbolic Meal vice on Sunday, April 4, at 7 a.m. 8:00 p.m. – Service of Tenebrae The service will begin outside the Scotch Plains Baptist Church at a April 2, Good Friday statue of the cross in front of the Easter Feast church (weather permitting), after Noon – 3:00 p.m. Vigil Appropriate Reading Every ½ Hour which the congregations will unite for a processional into the church. Celebrate Easter with us. There’s no better time to experience April 4, Easter Sunday The worship band from Calvary Chapel will provide music for the the joy of communion with Jesus Christ. All Baptized persons 9:00 a.m. – Seekers Service occasion, and the pastors of both 11:00 a.m. – Celebrate Christ churches will use speak, using the are welcome at the Lord’s Table on this, the Lord’s Day. Resurrection text of a contemporary praise chorus entitled “Lord I Lift Your Name on And, of course, no reservations are necessary! High.” Breakfast will be served in the fellowship hall following the ser- vice. The public is invited to attend. For more information, please call (908) 322-5487. 7:45 – Eucharist

9:00 – Eucharist with April 1 April 2 Children’s Choir 11:15 – Eucharist with Adult’s Choir

St. Paul’s Episcopal Church April 4, 414 East Broad St. • Westfield • 908-232-8506 (across from Mindowaskin Park) The Rev. Richard W. Reid, Interim Rector • The Rev. Diane Nancekivell, Interim Asst. Rector CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood Thursday, April 1, 1999 Page 11 William Wilson, 75, Honored by Local ‘Y’; Marie A. D’Addario, 87, Retired Teacher; Active in Church, Scouting, Other Groups – Obituaries – Formerly Lived in Westfield for 84 Years William Patrick Wilson, 75, of a member of the Westfield Commu- Marie Ann Mannino D’Addario, Born in New York City, she had Westfield died on Sunday, March 28, nity Players for 20 years. Florence Van Wyck Lott Freeman, 94, 87, of Fanwood died on Friday, March lived in Westfield for 84 years be- at Rahway Hospital in Rahway. Surviving are his wife of 48 years, 26, in Overlook Hospital in Summit. fore moving to Fanwood two years Born in Kansas City, Missouri, he Lucy Wilson; a son, John Wilson of Active in School and Club Activities ago. lived in Westfield since 1965. Scotch Plains; a daughter, Jeanmarie Charles Rasmussen, 54 Mrs. D’Addario had been em- Mr. Wilson had been in the fire Keenan of Fanwood, and two grand- Florence Van Wyck Lott Freeman, Federation of Women’s Clubs from ployed by the Clark Board of Educa- and casualty insurance business for sons. 94, a resident of the Oaks Nursing 1948 to 1951. Charles Rasmussen, 54, of Green tion for 32 years, mainly as a first- 47 years before retiring in 1994 from A memorial service was held yes- Center in Winston-Salem, North She additionally served as State Brook died on Wednesday, March grade teacher. She had worked at Adlerman & Click in Princeton, terday, Wednesday, March 31, at The Carolina, died on Saturday, March Chairwoman of Literature from 1960 24, at home. Abraham Clark School, Charles where he was employed for 25 years. Presbyterian Church in Westfield. 20, in Forsztk, Connecti- to 1962, and as Presi- Born in Plainfield, he had lived in Brewer School and for many years at Mr. Wilson served in the United Arrangements were handled by the cut. dent of the Senior Scotch Plains before moving to Green Hehnly School, all in Clark, before States Merchant Marine as a com- Memorial Funeral Home, 155 South Born in Elizabeth on Auxiliary to Brook 22 years ago. retiring in 1979. munications officer in the Mediter- Avenue in Fanwood. June 3, 1904, the daugh- Children’s Special- Mr. Rasmussen had been a self- Mrs. D’Addario graduated from ranean during World War II. Memorial donations in lieu of flow- ter of the late Florence ized Hospital, also employed auto body worker with the Newark Normal School in 1933 He graduated from Kansas City ers may be made to the Westfield “Y” and Van Wyck Lott, she from 1960 to 1962. Razz’s Auto Body in Plainfield for with a teaching certificate, and earned Junior College and from the United or to the Westfield Rescue Squad. was a descendant of early She was a member of 20 years before retiring in 1978. He her Bachelor of Arts Degree in Edu- States Maritime Academy in April 1, 1999 Dutch settlers on Long various committees of was recently employed by Krupp Plas- cation from Columbia University in Kingsport, New York. Island. the Westfield tics in North Branch. New York City in 1941. He was a member and former of- Anita Swallow, 75 She graduated from Woman’s Club, and He was a member of the Middlesex She was a member of the New ficer of the “Y” Men’s Club in Battin High School in for many years was Modelers Airplane Club. Jersey Education Association, and a Westfield, which honored him by Anita Swallow, 75, died on Thurs- Surviving are a daughter, Deborah day, December 10, in Lakewood. Elizabeth in 1921, and Chairwoman of the communicant of the Holy Trinity submitting his name in 1989 for from Barnard College of Endowment Fund. Buono of Somerset; his mother, Helen Roman Catholic Church in Westfield. entry in the Golden Book of Y’sdom Born in Bayonne on October 29, Ligush of North Plainfield, and two 1923, she had lived in Westfield be- Columbia University in Besides her par- Her husband, Tullio D’Addario, in Geneva. He was a volunteer with 1925. ents, she was prede- grandchildren. died in 1966. the club’s Christmas tree lot for 30 fore moving to Lakewood. Florence Freeman Funeral services were held on Tues- Mrs. Swallow was an interior and Mrs. Freeman was a ceased by her hus- Surviving are three daughters, years. member of The Presbyterian Church band, J. Russell Freeman. day, March 30, at the Middlesex Mildred D’Addario of Pennsauken, He additionally served on the Board graphic designer and an artist. Funeral Home in Middlesex. She was a member of the Shepherd in Westfield and its Woman’s Asso- Surviving are three daughters, Flo- Sally Ann D’Addario of North of Directors for Camp Spears/Eljabar, ciation for over 50 years, the Westfield rence Rom of Point Pleasant, Anne April 1, 1999 Plainfield and Kathleen Sheehan of the YMCA Camp in the Poconos, for of the Hills Presbyterian Church in Lakewood, and a volunteer at Gemini Woman’s Club, the College Woman’s Russell of Le Sueur, Minnesota, and Middletown; a sister, Angelina many years. He received the Golden Club, the Republican Woman’s Club, Peggy Dunlap of Winston-Salem, Susyn Davis-Reid, 51 Pellegrino of Bridgewater; three Man Award from the Westfield “Y” House Youth Hostel, as well as a prayer chain coordinator. and the Auxiliary to Children’s Spe- North Carolina; seven grandchildren Susyn Hewitt Davis-Reid, 51, of brothers, Rosario Mannino of in 1993. cialized Hospital. and nine great-grandchildren. North Plainfield died on Sunday, Hackensack, Alfred Mannino of Mr. Wilson was a Deacon of The She graduated from Westfield High School in 1941. She was President of the Woodrow A private graveside service will be March 21, at home. Scottsdale, Arizona and Joseph Presbyterian Church in Westfield, Wilson Parent Teacher Association held in Westfield at a later date. Born in Plainfield, she had lived in Mannino of South Carolina, and five and served on the Board of the Revo- Surviving are her husband, George Swallow, who she married on Sep- from 1943 to 1945; President of the Memorial donations may be made Scotch Plains before moving to North grandchildren. lutionary Church Cemetery during Westfield Woman’s Club from 1946 to The Presbyterian Church in Plainfield. A Funeral Liturgy was held on its restoration. tember 15, 1944 in Westfield; two sons, Stephen Swallow of West to 1948, and a member of the Execu- Westfield or to a recipient of one’s Miss Davis-Reid was a computer Tuesday, March 30, in the Holy Trin- He was a Trustee of the Westfield tive Board of the New Jersey State choice. operator for the Prudential Insur- ity Church. Interment took place at Historical Society and of the Miller- Newbury, Massachusetts and George Swallow, Jr. of Concord, Massachu- April 1, 1999 ance Company in North Plainfield. the Holy Redeemer Cemetery in South Cory House Museum in Westfield, She was a 1967 graduate of Scotch Plainfield. and was a board member of the Neigh- setts; three daughters, Nancy Cox of Richmond, Virginia, Betsy Herrera Sister Mary Whalen, 87, Former Teacher; Plains-Fanwood High School, and Arrangements were handled by the borhood Council in Westfield and of attended the Fashion Institute of Dooley Colonial Home, 556 Westfield the Westfield Community Center. of Greeley, Colorado, and Peg McMillen of Golden, Colorado, and With Sisters of Charity Nearly 70 Years Technology in New York City. Avenue in Westfield. He was also a volunteer with Memorial donations may be made 12 grandchildren. Sister Mary Dominic Whalen, 87, of the Oranges Academy in South She was predeceased by her father, Westfield Little League, and with James Hewitt, in 1991. to the Town of Westfield, Public Li- Boy Scout Troop No. 172 in Westfield Funeral services were held on a native of Westfield, died on Friday, Orange. Monday, December 14, at the Shep- March 26, in St. Anne Villa in Con- Surviving are her mother, Joan brary, Children’s Department, 550 and the Boy Scout Camp in Glen After retiring to Seton Manor in East Broad Street, Westfield, 07090. herd of the Hills Presbyterian Church. vent Station. Newark in 1989, she had assisted in Robertson Hewitt; a sister, Kim Gardner. With his wife, he had been April 1, 1999 April 1, 1999 A member of the Sisters of Charity the library of Sacred Heart School in Bonstein, and a brother, William of Saint Elizabeth for 68 years, she Vailsburg until 1995. Hewitt. Helen S. Karwan, 76, Worked at Miron’s; had served for many years as an Sister Mary Dominic received her Funeral services were held on Sat- elementary and high school teacher, Bachelor of Science Degree in El- urday, March 27, at the Rossi Fu- Pearler L. Ford, 86 Active Member of Local Organizations and later as an assistant librarian ementary Education from the Col- neral Home in Scotch Plains. April 1, 1999 Pearler L. Ford, 86, a 52-year resi- Helen S. Karwan, 76, of Scotch years before retiring in 1978. while semi-retired between 1989 and lege of Saint Elizabeth in Convent dent of Scotch Plains, died on Sunday, Plains died on Tuesday, March 23, in She was a communicant of the 1995. Station, along with a state librarian’s Walter Rozmierski, 84 March 28, at Muhlenberg Regional Overlook Hospital in Summit. Immaculate Heart of Mary Roman Sister Mary Dominic was on the certificate. Medical Center in Plainfield. Born in Newark, she lived there Catholic Church in Scotch Plains. staff of various schools during her Surviving are a sister, Sister Anita Walter Rozmierski, 84, of Lakewood She was born in Cherokee County, before moving to Scotch Plains 45 Mrs. Karwan was also a member teaching career, including St. Agnes Whalen, and a brother, died on Wednesday, March 24, in the South Carolina. years ago. of the Scotch Plains Woman’s Club, Patrick’s in Newark, St. Mary’s in Michael Whalen. Leisure Park Nursing Home in Lake- Mrs. Ford was a member of the Mrs. Karwan had been a recep- the Westfield Chapter of the Ameri- Jersey City, Our Lady of Mount A Funeral Mass was offered on wood. Metropolitan Baptist Church in Scotch tionist at Miron’s in Plainfield for 14 can Association of Retired Persons Carmel in Ridgewood, St. Mary’s in Tuesday, March 30, in St. Anne Villa Born in Newark, he had lived in Plains for 54 years, where she was a and the Scotch Plains Senior Citi- Dumont and St. Teresa’s in Summit, Chapel in Convent Station. Westfield before moving to Lakewood. member of the choir and the leader of Joseph A. Nigito, 64, zens Club, and was a volunteer with as well as East Orange Catholic High Arrangements were handled by the Mr. Rozmierski had been a machin- the Crusaders Four Chorus. Meals on Wheels in the Scotch Plains School, Essex Catholic Girls High William R. Dangler Funeral Home ist with the Walworth Manufacturing Surviving are her husband, Paul L. Joseph A. Nigito, 64, of Lakehurst area. School in Irvington and Marylawn in Summit. Company in Linden before retiring. Ford, and two brothers, Charles died on Friday, March 26, in the Surviving are her husband, Stephen April 1, 1999 He was a member of the Original Harding, Sr., of Brooklyn, and Community Medical Center in Toms M. Karwan; three daughters, Karen Robert Mooney, Was Local Lawyer; Leisure Village Bowling Club in Lake- Theodore Harding of China Grove, River. H. Karwan of Robinsville, Christine wood. North Carolina. Born in Elizabeth, he had lived in K. Ferrao of New Providence and Retired Superior Court Judge Surviving are a daughter, Catherine A Funeral Service will be held to- Westfield for 30 years before moving Marianne “Mimi” Peluso of Schwarz; a brother, Roman day, Thursday, April 1, at 11 a.m. at to Lakehurst six months ago. Robert J. T. Mooney, 77, died Tues- ginia, and Joseph T. Mooney of San Rozmierski; three grandchildren and a Metropolitan Baptist Church. Visita- Hartsville, Pennsylvania, and five day, March 16, at his home in Antonio, Texas; and five grandchildren. Mr. Nigito had been a quality con- grandchildren. great-grandchild. tion will be held from 10 a.m. until the trol engineer for Breeze Eastern Cor- Williamsburg, Virginia. Funeral services were private. Inter- A Mass was offered on Friday, March time of the church service. A Mass was offered on Saturday, Born in New Orleans, he had lived in ment will be held in Peacham. poration in Union for 20 years before March 27, at the Immaculate Heart 26, in St. Dominic’s Church in Brick, Arrangements are being handled by retiring. Plainfield and Westfield for many years Memorial contributions may be made following the funeral from the Colo- the Judkins Colonial Home in of Mary Church, following the fu- before moving to Williamsburg. to The Building Fund of St. Bede’s He was also an entertainer and an neral from the Memorial Funeral nial Funeral Home in Brick. Plainfield. Mr. Mooney practiced law in New Church, Williamsburg, the James City April 1, 1999 April 1, 1999 instructor of country music for 18 Home, 155 South Avenue in Jersey in both Plainfield and Westfield County Rescue Squad, or Queen of years in Westfield. Fanwood. Interment was held at at Buttermore and Mooney until 1977 Peace Church, in Danville, Vermont. He was the founder of the New Fairview Cemetery in Westfield. when he was appointed a Superior Court April 1, 1999 Jersey Country Music Association, Memorial donations in lieu of Judge. He retired from the bench in and was a member of the United flowers may be made to the Scotch 1984. Alfred Santo Salvo, 85 Dooley Funeral Service, Inc. Country Western Bands Association Plains Woman’s Club Nursing He was a member of the Plainfield Alfred Santo Salvo, 85, a lifelong Caring & Courteous Service to the of New Jersey. Scholarship or to the American Can- Country Club, Echo Lake Country Club, resident of Scotch Plains, died on Tues- Mr. Nigito was a member of the cer Society. the Log Cabin Gun Club and a trustee day, March 23, at Muhlenberg Regional Cranford/Westfield Area Since 1913 Knights of Columbus Council No. April 1, 1999 for the Hartridge School. Medical Center in Plainfield. 3310 in Elizabeth. He had graduated Perkiomen Mr. Salvo had worked for the Union Surviving are his wife, Wilma Prepartory School, Washington & Lee County Road Department for 50 years Nigito; a daughter, Susan Georgio; a University and received his law degree before retiring in 1979. son, Frank Nigito; a sister, Rose from Harvard Law School. He was a member of St. Bartholomew Fieretto; a brother, Peter Nigito, and More He had served four years in the United the Apostle Roman Catholic Church in Westfield three grandchildren. States Army during World War II in the Scotch Plains. 556 Westfield A Funeral Mass was offered on South Pacific as a First Lieutenant. Surviving are two sisters, Rose Tuesday, March 30, in St. Helen’s Obituaries Surviving are his wife of 48 years, DiFrancesco and Esther Santo Salvo. Avenue Roman Catholic Church in Westfield. Parry Giles Mooney; a sister, Mary Funeral services were held on Satur- 233-0255 Elizabeth Brown of Peacham, Vermont; day, March 27, at the Rossi Funeral Arrangements were handled by the On Page 19 four children, Parry J. Mooney of Jack- John L. Dooley Krowicki Gorny Memorial Home in Home in Scotch Plains, followed by a sonville, Florida, Charlotte L. Mooney Mass at St. Bartholomew the Apostle Manager Clark. of Charlotte, North Carolina, Elizabeth April 1, 1999 Church. Mooney Bower of Falls Church, Vir- April 1, 1999 MASTER MEMORIALS Cranford 1171 E. Broad St. 218 North Avenue Westfield, NJ 276-0255 233-2350 Charles V. Dooley Manager

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David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times RAIDER BOYS TRACK TRIUMVIRATE Seniors Scott Paterson, left, Dan BLUE DEVIL TRACK AND FIELD QUAD-CAPTAINS Pictured, left to DEVIL BOYS TRACK TRI-CAPTAINS Seniors Peter Anzelone, left, Gor- Harrison, center, and Blair Woodward have been selected to be the Raider boys right, are: Megan Shutts, Andrea Constandis, Allison Checchio and Alison don Kaslusky, center, and Anthony Pecoraro will be leading the Blue Devil boys track Tri-Captains. Westerhold. track team. WOODWARD, JONES, LOOMIS EXPECTED TO SHINE LADY DEVILS DESIRE AN UNDEFEATED SEASON Raider Boys Look for Strong Depth, Talent Make Up Lady Push and Speed in Track Blue Devils Track, Field Team

By DAVID B. CORBIN Nathan Jones contributed to that Bowser hurts us a bit.” By DAVID B. CORBIN adequate numbers of excellent dis- Championships, will lead a pack of Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times dominance. In the distance scenes, McGriff added, “We have a bunch Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times tance runners. This season will be no young girls in the field events. Senior Power and speed remain to be the James Canterberry was always in the of young kids who I think will step up For many years, the Westfield High exception. Seniors Megan Shutts will Alison Westerhold will pump up the Scotch Plains-Fanwood boys track thick of the state’s top runners. but are not ready yet. But, we still School girls track and field teams be strong in the quarter, half and mile shot put event. and field team’s major assets despite Jennings, Bowser and Canterberry should be strong because we still have been dominant in the Watchung events and Tara Bhandari will com- The Devils graduated speedsters graduating several superb athletes have graduated but the Raiders still have Woodward.” Conference, but the attainment of an pete in the one and two-mile events. Katie Egan and Mary Korfmacher from last year’s championship team. have a wealth of speed in the sprint- Woodward, now a senior and a undefeated season has eluded them Sophomores Maura McMahon and who both qualified for the State Group Last year, the Raiders captured their ing events and plenty of explosion in team Tri-Captain, was amazing as he for quite some time. Last year, the Alexis Anzelone are very strong in 4 Meet last year. “We have some big fourth Union County title in the past the field events. In addition, the Raid- glided 23’4.5” to temporarily record Blue Devil girls placed third in the the mile and two-mile events. shoes to fill this year, but fortunately, five years, grabbed their fourth- ers have experience in their already the state’s best leap in the long jump Union County Tournament and cap- “Maura, Alexis, Megan and Tara we had a lot of depth last year,” straight Watchung Conference crown talented shot putting crew. last year when he took first in the tured first in the Watchung Confer- will be our top distance runners,” explained Carpenter. and tied for the New Jersey Group 3 Considering the strength of his Section 2, Group 3 tournament in ence for the second year in a row with said Blue Devil Head Coach Nancy Senior Andrea Constandis adds crown in 1998. field team and his sprinters, Raider Millburn. He also cleared a personal- a 5-1 record, one shy of an unde- Carpenter. “A lot of the other girls speed to the some sprint events. The Raiders gobbled up events such boys Head Coach Rich McGriff said, best 6’10” in the high jump to also feated season. that we have back this year were right Sophomore Krystle Dixon will be as the high jump, long jump, sprints “Our field team will be pretty strong placing first in the same meet. In “We try to gear everything towards on the heels of those girls. Our dis- expected to run in the 200-meter and sprint relays. Karl Jennings, and we have always been strong in addition, Woodward was quite effec- our conference and our county tour- tance program has always been event and sophomore Susan Hinds Adam Bowser, Blair Woodward and the hurdles. Losing Jennings and CONTINUED ON PAGE 15 nament,” said Blue Devil Head Coach strong. Jack Martin and Tom Hornish has the adaptability to perform well Nancy Carpenter. “Last year, we were do a good job with them in the fall in many events. such as small Group 4 school that we and Jen Buccino does a terrific job in “Susan does a lot of things. She “KAZ”, PECORARO, ANZELONE NAMED TRI-CAPTAINS really could not compete well in the the spring.” will probably run the 100. She wants states against big schools like The maturation of distance runner to long jump, she wants to high jump Roxbury, Columbia, Montclair, McMahon certainly brightens and she is a quarter-miler. She’s got Plainfield.” Carpenter’s eyes. “If she stays healthy, some speed.” Devil Trackmen Add Depth; This year, the Blue Devils have we are set. She should also be able to With a bountiful crop of 29 fresh- different opponents now that they run the half (mile) pretty well,” com- man participating this year, Car- have shifted to a Group 3 school. mented Carpenter. penter hopes to cultivate a few When one speaks of Westfield girls Senior Allison Checchio, who has more sprinters and from the multi- Increase Speed for Season track the first thing that comes to surpassed the 100’ mark in the jav- tude of girls the possibility a good mind is their tradition of producing elin and qualified for the Group 4 CONTINUED ON PAGE 15

By DAVID B. CORBIN ships. Citrin also qualified for the Considering other uses for Ray, Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Meet of Champions. This season, Martin responded, “We are also hop- SPRINTERS, FIELD EVENTS PROVIDE MAINSTAY Seniors Gordon Kaslusky, Anthony junior Josh Ray will be the main man ing to get him to do some throwing Pecoraro and Pete Anzelone will be in the pole vault. Last year, Ray as well.” leading a young but relatively solid cleared 11’ 6” and is expected to The Blue Devils were also strong Westfield High School boys track clear the 12’ mark. Senior Scott last year in the javelin and discus Raider Track Ladies Increase team this season. Although graduat- Kenney and junior Steve Surgent will events with the skills of Greg Gorski, ing several outstanding field and dis- also provide depth to the pole vault- Jason Krieger and Pecoraro. Through tance athletes, the Blue Devils ap- ing crew. graduation, only Pecoraro remains to pear to have a good spread of athletes “He should do over 12’ this year head the discus and the javelin events. Depth, Need Distance Strength in all events. because he is in better shape this Presently, Pecoraro tosses the javelin Probably, the biggest loss to gradu- year,” stated Blue Devil Head Coach in the 130’ range and the discus By DAVID B. CORBIN second to Westfield in the Watchung Raider Head Coach Bill Klimas. ation was pole vaulter Dave Citrin John Martin of Ray. “So consequently, around 120’. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Conference Tournament, 162-134, Musing over his candidates for the who soared 13’6” to place second in he will be able to get on the pole a “He was a solid competitor for us The Scotch Plains-Fanwood High and placed fifth in the Union County distance events, Klimas whispered, the Section 2, Group 4 Champion- little better.” CONTINUED ON PAGE 15 School girls track and field team Tournament. Many primary competi- “We are going to be a little soft in the appear to have a little more depth this tors have returned. Veteran seniors distance races, There is no question FRANZONE, ASCOLESE, HAHNER NAMED TRI-CAPTAINS season but will look to strengthen Erin Brandt, Stephanie Quinn, Kerri about it.” their distance crew. The Raiders have Whitley and Stacy Bushinger will Senior Holly Oates and Allison more to chose from for their sprint- share the responsibilities as team Breidenstein, who both ran cross ing events and seem to be rather captains. country, are two of a very sparse Raiders Must Place Youthful healthy in their field events. “Our captains will be ones who we number who will compete in the dis- Last year, the Raider girls placed will look to score some points,” said tance events. “We may move Erin Kelly up to the 1,600 to add depth,” said Klimas. Squad on the Baseball Field “But, she is our girl in the 800. She ran under 2:30 during the indoor season and could be a threat to our By DAVID B. CORBIN The Raiders had a marvelous 1998 home runs, had 35 RBI and scored 23 school record.” Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times season, finishing with a 14-5 record runs. He also exhibited fine defen- Kelly also will compete in the 400- Many starting positions have been that concluded with a 6-3 victory sive skills behind the plate. Gewirtz, meter and the mile relay. up for grabs for the Scotch Plains- over the perennially powerful Cran- as the Raiders’ ace hurler, finished “We have more 400-meter girls Fanwood High School baseball team ford team which earned them a share with a 6-4 record but showed his than we do in any other event, and this season after the Raiders gradu- of the Watchung Conference title. great control by recording 71 that is a plus,” said Klimas. “They ated a multitude of fine players Part of the Raiders’ success came strikeouts and allowing only 13 walks. could do sprints or we could move from last year’s excellent squad. with the superb hitting of catcher Jim Gewirtz also expressed his offensive them up to the 800-meters.” Although many positions must be Buccola and the effective pitching of skills, finishing with a .393 average. Brandt, who qualified for the Group filled, the key concerns appear to Dave Gewirtz. The Raiders definitely face an up- 3 Championships last year in the be with the pitching and catching Buccola tore up the league with a hill battle with just three returning 400-hurdles, will also compete in the responsibilities. .602 batting average, blasted seven starters and 10 first-year starters. This 400-meter and the mile relay. season, the Raiders will rely on the “If need be, she will run the 100- experience of veteran lefties, senior hurdles and she may move up to an Tri-Captain Joe Franzone and junior 800 on occasion if we need her for Dave Herrmann. Last year, Franzone a relay,” pointed out Klimas. “She had 13 hits, scored 12 runs and drove is a strong runner who can run up to in 14 while Herrmann nailed 12 hits, the 800.” scored 15 runs and had nine RBI. The Raiders have several athletes

The Raiders must also fill in the David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times who can compete in the sprint events. positions vacated by team captain RAIDER GIRLS TRACK AND FIELD VETERANS Pictured, left to right, Bushinger is one of the top sprinters. and second baseman Doug Bishop, are: seniors Erin Brandt, Stephanie Quinn, Stacy Bushinger and Kerri Freshman Jill Koscielecki has good CONTINUED ON PAGE 15 Whitley. CONTINUED ON PAGE 16 121 East Broad Street Westfield 908-233-4992

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By DAVID B. CORBIN base-running attack. As a quality with that. The Union coach indicated Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times hitter who will bat second in the that he told all of his kids to get Watch out for the Westfield High lineup, Turner will give opposing picked off once in scrimmages. It School baseball team because they pitchers fits. Mistretta, the number makes them learn their limits.” plan to be quite aggressive on the one pitcher, also has blazing speed Aware of the psychology involved, base pads this season. The Blue Dev- with base larceny in mind. Brewster explained, “Having been a ils have plenty of speed and intend to Seniors Brandon Doerr at third, catcher myself, I know what running use it to make opposing pitchers ner- Kevin McCormack in center field does to a catcher, a pitcher. And, vous once they get on base. and outfielder Jason Merritt along when you get a reputation of a team Last year, the Blue Devils had with junior outfielder Chris Giacone who wants to run, the pitchers get some speed but did not key on it like also possess speed and will be dan- more nervous. The catchers won’t Fred Lecomte for The Westfield Leader and The Times Fred Lecomte for The Leader and The Times they plan this year. They finished gerous on the base pads. call as many curve balls. This is what PART OF THE POWER Senior shortstop Heather Kantorek takes a mighty DEFENSE Sophomore Jen 14-8 and had four players who re- “We did a lot of base running in speed does to you. Speed never goes swing during practice at Governor Livingston High School. Kantorek will be Calabrese will be strong behind the ceived area recognition. Greg doors. We try to simulate what goes in a slump!” a major part of the Highlanders’ offensive attack. plate for the Highlanders. Freisen and Lamont Turner were on outside but it’s very difficult be- Junior Brian Flynn takes over be- selected All-Union/Middlesex and cause inside, it is only 65-70 feet hind the plate and is expected to be Phil Orsini and Bob Baykowski were between bases,” said Blue Devil Head quite effective. Flynn, a left-handed honorable mentions. Coach Bob Brewster. “Out here, it is batter who will lead off for the Blue Highlander Softballers Take Freisen was a solid first baseman actually easier because of the dis- Devils, is very good with the “stick” and was effective as a pitcher. Turner tance. What we are looking to do is and has an uncanny ability to hit well to the opposite field. “He has been hitting the ball well Aim on Union County Title so far in the scrimmages,” said Brewster. “We are working a little on his defense because he was a part- By FRED LECOMTE include freshman Jenell Crincoli, athleticism. Excellent speed and tal- time catcher with us last year. I want Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times junior Elizabeth Klebaur, senior ent along with a great attitude con- to try to get him to block pitches Governor Livingston Head Soft- Monika Andersson and juniors De- tribute to her success. more. He thinks that he has to catch ball Coach Jerry Britt, may have a von Monehan and Kathy Nallin. “I feel relaxed and truly enjoy be- everything right now.” feeling of satisfaction coming into Junior Gina Turtiriello, a ing around my teammates, making Brewster pointed out, “There are the 1999 season. The Highlanders righthander, will take the mound as for my final season to be a fun one,” three things that you look for in have all of their players returning the starting pitcher. A varsity start- stated Kantorek. “If we remain catchers. Number one, can he except 1998 graduate Vicki Guida. ing pitcher since her freshman year, healthy and play the way we are handle a pitcher? Number two, can Many sources felt that the High- Turturiello is a quality pitcher, very capable, look for us in the champion- he hit? Number three, can he throw? landers may the team to beat. They confident in her deliveries yet not ship rounds.” And Brian can do all three very appear to be the favorites to capture overpowering. She allows the oppo- Anna Marie Calabrese has three well. I believe that he has a world of the Mountain Valley Conference and sition to make contact and enjoys the years of varsity experience and has potential.” the Union County Championship backup of strong defensive play. proved to be most effective at the Mistretta will be the number one and could be strong contenders in “I have put in a lot of hard work for center field position. Her consistency pitcher and junior Oscar Perez will the state tournament. Competition many years to become the best pitcher offensively allows her to become flex- be the number two pitcher. Seniors will come in the form of defending I can be,” said Turturiello. “I have ible in the batting order. Jeff Johnson, Randy Majocha and county champ Westfield. In addi- learned to handle pressure, so now I “Since 6th grade I have been Brandon Doerr will also assume tion Cranford should be there, as have a lot of fun out there.” playing this game,” said Calabrese. pitching responsibilities. Senior Gabe well as Roselle Park. Sharing the pitching duties will be “As a senior and playing my final Perez, who would have been one of Last year, the Highlanders lost just freshman Crincoli. Crincoli has out- year of high school competition I David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times the major pitchers, got a full-scholar- two Conference games, one County standing talent and also may see action expect to perform to be best I can BLUE DEVIL BASEBALL CO-CAPTAINS Seniors Luke Mistretta, left, ship to Fordham University and will game and lost, 3-2, to West Essex in and Lamont Turner will be the Westfield High School baseball team Co- in the infield. Sophomore Jen Calabrese be at my position, set an example Captains. Both Mistretta and Turner possess plenty of speed and will be miss the baseball season. the State semi-final game. will take over the catching duties and and bring spirit and motivation to dangerous on the base pads. See picture on page 16. This spring, the weather has been This year the Highlanders will be enters the line up with excellent talent. my teammates.” much stronger according to Coach She has excellent speed and is noted for Right fielder Filippatos, and jun- showed power with the “metal stick” what Itchy Johnson of Southern Illi- Britt. “They are a very experienced hitting with power. ior Gina Piccarillo will also be steady and was lightening fast once he got nois taught years ago. Anytime the group, each girl having vastly im- Power-hitting junior Heather contributors. Klebaur will share in on the base pads. Orsini was decep- ball is in the dirt, his boys were proved. They possess a great attitude McDonald will cover first base and some of the catching duties as the tively powerful offensively and was taking a base.” as well as a strong team chemistry. junior Gina Pisano will cover sec- backup. Noted as an all around outstanding as a center fielder. Brewster added, “He claimed that Many of the girls have been teamed ond. Findlay’ noted for her team player, she has the ability to fill in at Baykowski, the number one pitcher, he never had a kid thrown out and I up since the sixth grade playing un- leadership qualities and motivation, most positions. Andersson, played shortstop when not pitching. laughed about it, but last season, we der the Berkeley Heights Police Ath- will play third. Monahan and Nallin will substitute Of the four, only Turner returns had two or three teams do that to us letic League Softball banner.” Kantorek, primarily the shortstop, in the outfield. and will share the responsibilities of and one of them was Cranford. They Since, most have played together may play second base at times. Her The Highlanders will host Hillside team captains with senior Luke kept stealing base after base after in summer and fall leagues, the High- outstanding four years of soccer and today, then will host Watchung Hills Mistretta. Turner, who will play short- base on us and it was very dishearten- landers’ infield will be very steady basketball account for her on April 3. stop, is a major part of the Blue Devil ing for us. So, we decided that we defensively while deep and explosive were going to turn that around and do offensively; therefore, the expecta- it to other teams. We are going to run tions and anticipation towards reach- on the dirt ball. We call it the dirt ball ing their goals are realistic. Highlander Boys Think Big; drill. It is a double drill because we Anne Marie Calabrese, Heather throw off the mound and the catcher Kantorek, Ellen Findlay and Ronnie works on blocking pitches, but we Filippatos are the returning seniors. are working on reacting.” New and exciting talent to the lineup Aim for County Baseball Title Brewster continued, “We have six or seven kids who can really run, so we want to take advantage of that. By FRED LECOMTE Guidicipietro will be playing in right the balance of the season thus record- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times field and in left field, respectively. ing a 7-4 record,” commented Years ago, against Union, I watched There is no question about it, the Junior Eric Cantagallo will be do- Phillips. their kids take huge leads and won- David B. Corbin for The Leader and The Times Governor Livingston High School ing the catching and brother Mark Writenour is expected to be the dered how they were able to get away Blue Devil Catcher Brian Flynn baseball team has high expecta- Cantagallo will share duties at sec- number two pitcher. Right handers tions this season. And, they should. ond and third base. In addition, jun- Hansen, Mark Cantagallo, Reilly and wet and some practices had to be Last year the Highlanders sported a ior Mike Farrell will back-up at Farrell will make up the remainder of inside. Brewster commented, “Mon- 21-7 record, after a 1-4 start. High- catcher and second base and Frank the pitching staff. day we had a chance to work inside lander Head Coach Bill Howard Cavallo, the only sophomore will Offensively, the Highlanders look on our pitching and it helped. Jeff and assistant coach Chris Roof play the outfield. awesome. The entire line up is sound, (Johnson) is doing a nice job for us highlighted their season by defeat- Although expressing a concern powerful and explosive. Butler, the right now. Last Saturday, he got ing Summit for the North Jersey, directed toward the inexperience of possible lead off hitter, has excellent banged around early with GL (Gov- Section 2, Group 2 crown. his pitching staff, Coach Howard said. speed and carries a high on-base ernor Livingston) but he settled down. Last year the Highlanders lost to “Our 1999 goal is to capture the percentage. Seniors Will Hannis and Glen Rock 8-7 in the Group 2 State Conference title and to become the “I expect to be a big contributor Majocha, at first base, and senior semifinals. “Look for this years’ team Union County Champions. The key this year, my confidence has been Kevin Anton and junior Jeff Bendix, to be a formidable foe for everyone.” toward reaching this goal certainly developed at an all time high,” at second, have been competing for Howard commented. will depend on everyone to remain said Butler. those positions. Senior Josh Falcone The Highlanders have seven re- injury free.” Reilly, who batted .330 last sea- is expected to see some action in turning varsity players and are ex- When not playing second, Phillips son always makes good contact, the outfield. pected to be very solid and strong will be the number one pitcher. After therefore count on him contributing Mistretta will be the starting pitcher offensively. Chris Butler in center a 1-3 start, Phillips then went on to with more base hits. “If I make good on opening day, Thursday, April 1, field, Terence Reilly at shortstop, win six-straight games with his fourth contact as expected, good things will against Scotch Plains-Fanwood. Bobby Phillips at second base, Der- loss recorded in the semi-finals of the happen throughout our line up,” Fred Lecomte for The Leader and The Times rick Writenour at third base and Brian states. The sudden turn around came commented Reilly. PITCHING ACE Junior Gina Schmidt at first base are the High- Turturiello will be on the mound for about when the entire team came The big gun last year, Mark POSTERS lander returning seniors. Juniors the Highlanders. together as one with outstanding field- Cantagallo, batted an impressive The Westfield Leader and The Times Henry Hansen and Jason ing plays and timely hitting. .430. He is the all-around clutch hit- have the capabilities of making large PUBLIC NOTICE “I fed on our teams momentum for CONTINUED ON PAGE 16 David B. Corbin for The Leader and The Times color posters (24x18 and smaller) of PUBLIC NOTICE Blue Devil Randy Majocha sports photos or any photos you may SHERIFF’S SALE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE wish to be reproduced. Prices are SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, SHERIFF’S SALE reasonable. Call David Corbin at CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, SHERIFF’S SALE SHERIFF’S SALE PUBLIC NOTICE DOCKET NO. F-9712-97. CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, (908) 232-4407 or e-mail Dave for SUMMIT BANK, PLAINTIFF vs. DOUGE DOCKET NO. F-7034-98. CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, SHERIFF’S SALE information at [email protected]. JULIEN, NELTA JULIEN H/W, MR. AND CENLAR FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK, DOCKET NO. F-9334-98. DOCKET NO. F-19562-98. SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, MRS. CHARLECIN CHARLES, H/W ET PLAINTIFF vs. AUSTIN L. BELIN, JR., ET COLUMBIA NATIONAL, INCORPO- NORWEST MORTGAGE, INCORPO- CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, AL, DEFENDANT. AL., DEFENDANT. RATED, PLAINTIFF vs. DONALD RATED, PLAINTIFF vs. CARRIE F. DOCKET NO. F-9930-96. PUBLIC NOTICE CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, HOWELL, HIS HEIRS, DEVISEES AND DRAUGHN, ET ALS., DEFENDANT. CAPITAL ASSET RESEARCH FUND- DATED JANUARY 9, 1998 FOR SALE OF DATED DECEMBER 18, 1998 FOR SALE PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES, ET CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, ING 1997 A-LP, PLAINTIFF vs. MARY SHERIFF’S SALE MORTGAGED PREMISES. OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. ALS, DEFENDANT. DATED DECEMBER 30, 1998 FOR SALE MAGDALENE HALTWONGER, ET ALS, SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu- By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu- CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. DEFENDANT. CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by DATED DECEMBER 21, 1998 FOR SALE By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu- CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, DOCKET NO. F-7335-98. public vendue, on the 6th Floor of the Union public vendue, on the 6th Floor of the Union OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by DATED DECEMBER 30, 1998 FOR SALE HOUSEHOLD FINANCE CORPORA- County Court House (Tower) 2 Broad Street, County Court House (Tower) 2 Broad Street, By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu- public vendue, on the 6th Floor of the Union OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. TION III, PLAINTIFF vs. JOSEPH Elizabeth, New Jersey on WEDNESDAY Elizabeth, New Jersey on WEDNESDAY tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by County Court House (Tower) 2 Broad Street, By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu- ORNSTEIN, ET UX, ET AL, DEFENDANT. THE 7TH DAY OF APRIL, A.D., 1999 at two THE 7TH DAY OF APRIL, A.D., 1999 at two public vendue, on the 6th Floor of the Union Elizabeth, New Jersey on WEDNESDAY tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, o’clock in the afternoon of said day. All o’clock in the afternoon of said day. All County Court House (Tower) 2 Broad Street, THE 21ST DAY OF APRIL A.D., 1999 at public vendue, on the 6th Floor of the Union DATED JANUARY 8, 1999 FOR SALE OF successful bidders must have 20% of their successful bidders must have 20% of their Elizabeth, New Jersey on WEDNESDAY two o’clock in the afternoon of said day. All County Court House (Tower) 2 Broad Street, MORTGAGED PREMISES. bid available in cash or certified check at the bid available in cash or certified check at the THE 14TH DAY OF APRIL A.D., 1999 at successful bidders must have 20% of their Elizabeth, New Jersey on WEDNESDAY By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu- conclusion of the sales. conclusion of the sales. two o’clock in the afternoon of said day. All bid available in cash or certified check at the THE 21ST DAY OF APRIL A.D., 1999 at tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by The judgment amount is $92,479.23. The judgment amount is $40,724.43. successful bidders must have 20% of their conclusion of the sales. two o’clock in the afternoon of said day. All public vendue, on the 6th Floor of the Union The property to be sold is located in the The property to be sold is located in the bid available in cash or certified check at the The judgment amount is $83,394.31. successful bidders must have 20% of their County Court House (Tower) 2 Broad Street, CITY of ELIZABETH, New Jersey 07202, City of Elizabeth in the County of Union, New conclusion of the sales. Property to be sold is located in the City of bid available in cash or certified check at the Elizabeth, New Jersey on WEDNESDAY County of UNION, and State of New Jersey. Jersey. The judgment amount is $105,421.98. Elizabeth, County of Union, State of New conclusion of the sales. THE 21ST DAY OF APRIL A.D., 1999 at Commonly known as: 131 CATHERINE Commonly known as: 560 Jefferson Av- MUNICIPALITY: Elizabeth. Jersey. The judgment amount is $7,113.16. two o’clock in the afternoon of said day. All STREET, ELIZABETH, NEW JERSEY enue, Elizabeth, New Jersey 07201. COUNTY: Union, STATE OF NEW JER- Premises commonly known as 1010 East The property to be sold is located in the successful bidders must have 20% of their 07202. Tax Lot No. 386 in Block No. 12. SEY. Grand Street, Elizabeth, New Jersey. City of Elizabeth, in the County of UNION, bid available in cash or certified check at the Tax Lot No. 0111 in Block No. 09. Dimensions of Lot: (Approximately) 35 STREET AND STREET NO: 506 Bond BEING KNOWN as Lot No. 446, Block and State of New Jersey. conclusion of the sales. Dimension of Lot: Irregular 82.43 feet feet wide by 173 feet long. Street. No. 8 on the official Tax Map of the City of Commonly known as: 1012 Laura Street, The judgment amount is $137,030.33. wide by 135.00 feet long. Nearest Cross Street: Situate on the north- TAX BLOCK AND LOT: BLOCK: 3, LOT: Elizabeth. City of Elizabeth, New Jersey. Township/City: City of Elizabeth. Nearest Cross Street: Boudinot Place. westerly side of Jefferson Avenue 460 feet 884. Dimensions: (approximately) 100 feet x Tax Lot No. 1102, Block No. 08. Lot: Account No. 1030; Block: Ward 10. Situate at a point on the southeasterly from the southwesterly side of Fairmount DIMENSIONS OF LOT: 25.00 feet x 25 feet. Dimensions of Lot: (Approximately) 27 Street Address: 85 Hillside Road. sideline of Catherine Street at its intersec- Avenue. 100.00 feet. Nearest Cross Street: Spring Street a/k/a feet wide by 100 feet long. Nearest Cross Street: Baldwin Place. tion with the northeasterly sideline of Boudinot There is due approximately the sum of NEAREST CROSS STREET: 100.00 feet New Jersey State Highway Route 1 & 9. Nearest Cross Street: Situate on the south- Approximate Lot Dimensions: 50 x 128.35 Place. $41,942.81 together with lawful interest and from Fifth Street. There is due approximately the sum of erly side of Laura Street, approximately 145 square feet. There is due approximately the sum of costs. There is due approximately the sum of $85,693.31 together with lawful interest and feet from the westerly side of Spring Street. There is due approximately the sum of $96,798.19 together with lawful interest and There is a full legal description on file in $108,275.05 together with lawful interest costs. There is due approximately the sum of $140,678.03 together with lawful interest costs. the Union County Sheriff’s Office. and costs. There is a full legal description on file in $7,476.31 together with lawful interest and and costs. There is a full legal description on file in The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn There is a full legal description on file in the Union County Sheriff’s Office. costs. There is a full legal description on file in the Union County Sheriff’s Office. this sale. the Union County Sheriff’s Office. The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn There is a full legal description on file in the Union County Sheriff’s Office. The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn RALPH FROEHLICH The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this sale. the Union County Sheriff’s Office. The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this sale. SHERIFF this sale. RALPH FROEHLICH The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this sale. RALPH FROEHLICH ZUCKER, GOLDBERG, BECKER & RALPH FROEHLICH SHERIFF this sale. RALPH FROEHLICH SHERIFF ACKERMAN, Attorney SHERIFF FEDERMAN AND PHELAN, P.C., RALPH FROEHLICH SHERIFF FEIN, SUCH, KAHN & SHEPARD, P.C., 1139 Spruce Drive WILLIAM M. E. POWERS, JR., Attorney SHERIFF MC CABE, WEISBERG & CONWAY, Attorney P.O. Box 1024 CHARTERED, Attorney Suite 505 ALLOCCA & PELLEGRINO, P.C., P.C., Attorney Suite 201 Mountainside, New Jersey 07092-0024 737 Stokes Road Sentry Office Plaza Attorney Suite 600 7 Century Drive 1-908-233-8500 P.O. 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CONTINUED FROM PAGE 13 balance exists. And, I think that they will meet the “We have 78 kids on the team. challenge.” Hopefully, we will find some dia- Elizabeth and Plainfield appear to monds in the ruff. We will cultivate be the Blue Devils’ stiffest competi- some runners and some throwers. tion for the Watchung Conference Our field team should be pretty bal- title this year and Cranford could anced.” pose a threat. Glittering nicely in the ruff, senior “Elizabeth always has a strong Julie Elmuccio will compete in the throwing team and Plainfield is strong 200-meter, a hurdle event and the in the sprints and the hurdles,” said long jump. Senior Jessica Carpenter. “Cranford will be tough Lutkenhouse has been shining in the in the distance events.” half mile and the mile events. Carpenter concluded, “I would like “The main strength of our team is to go undefeated in dual meets.” going to be the 200, the quarter and David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times The Blue Devils’ dual meet sea- David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times RAIDER WRECKING DEPARTMENT A large portion of the Raiders’ the half,” pointed out Carpenter. “The son opens in Cranford on Tuesday, TRIO OF RAIDER CANNONS The ground will rumble after junior Dan offense will come off the bats of junior Dave Herrmann, left, and seniors Joe half mile is Megan’s (Shutts) spe- April 6. Loomis, left, and seniors Scott Paterson, center, and Jim Feeley heave the shot Franzone, center, and Kevin Voessler. cialty. She is a true veteran.” through the air. Loomis, Paterson and Feeley make up the Raiders’ formidable Junior Heather Dennis will add shot putting crew. strength in the long jump, high jump Shutts, Hillman Get Raiders Must Place Youthful and middle distance. “She went to Penn relays and got some running All-Union 1st Team experience,” said Carpenter. “She is Westfield High School senior Raider Boys Look for Strong Squad on the Baseball Field an up and coming girl,” Megan Shutts and Scotch Plains- As a result, the Blue Devils ap- Fanwood High School senior Chris- Push and Speed in Track CONTINUED FROM PAGE 13 pear to have some strength in every tina Hillman have been named to the event. “We have some girls who Star Ledger Girls Winter Track First shortstop and pitcher Luke Cerchio, ever, his primary focus has been CONTINUED FROM PAGE 13 outfielders Delmar and Don Patterson on the pitching. “Hopefully, after want to do a little bit of everything. Team All-Union County list for their and second-rotation pitcher Adam I think that we will be more bal- achievements in the 1,600-meter and tive in the javelin. Junior Mike Grabel was the Raid- the scrimmages, I will be able to “During winter track, he actually Baumwoll. All of those fine players make my decision on the pitching anced than we have ever been,” shot put events, respectively. ers’ main pole vaulter last year and is cleared seven feet, but heeled out,” expected to exceed 11’6” this season. had batting averages which exceeded rotation.” Carpenter pointed out. Blue Devil sophomore Alexis .350 and some which exceeded .400. “Our outlook is good. A lot of Anzelone made the Second Team list claimed McGriff. “We are looking Vaulting with Grabel will be senior Junior Kevin Schenk will be play- for him to top that this season. I “We have a lot of inexperienced ing the outfield and pitching. Senior people thought that we lost so much in the 1,600-meters and the Raider Mark Ricca and Steve Coles think that we can get him to jump Senior Josh Ricca and junior Nick kids,” said Raider Head Coach Brian Tri-Captain Joe Ascolese will be the and we did,” expressed Carpenter. 4x400-meter foursome also made the Homm. “We are mixing and match- “The past four years we have been on Second Team. Blue Devils Heather 7’2” this season.” Klastava will be the strongmen in the backup catcher, a pitcher and may Sophomores Mike Franzone and ing so far this year.” also play some at first base. Juniors a great run. We’ve had (Suzie) Kozub, Dennis in the 800-meter and Kyle distance events. Ricca will focus on Darien Aberdeen will back up Wood- the 800 and 1,600-meter events and Returning starter senior Kevin Jerry Salerno and Paul O’Connor (Sage) Stefiuk, Egan and Korfmacher Legones in the 1,600-meters made Voessler is expected to start at third. but we have had plenty of girls right the Third Team as did the Blue Devil ward in the high jump. Junior Nathan Klastava will compete in the 1,600 may see some time in the outfield. Jones is a strong second in the long Senior Tri-Captain Ryan Hahner will Herrmann, Voessler and Franzone on their heels waiting to step up. 4x400-meter foursome. take over the catching responsibili- jump but Coach McGriff has not are expected to be the major men determined the other jumpers be- ties and Franzone or Timmy Pei will with the “metal sticks”. Gorey, who be at first base. Juniors Dan Gorey or cause the wet weather prevented them has been hitting the ball well, is from practicing on the event. Eddie Jackson may be at second and expected to be batting in the number Bennie Martinez will play shortstop. Jones has been and will be quite an two spot. asset in the long jump and sprinting With Gerwirtz, Baumwoll and “They will have to perform for Cerchio gone, the Raiders must events. Jones surpassed 20’ 9” in the us,” said Homm. “I am hoping that long jump and ran 11.2 in the 100- search for a pitching staff, espe- Martinez can do something for us cially a number one pitcher. “That is meter last year and is presently cross- in the leadoff spot. He is quick, but ing in the low 15 seconds in the 110- what I don’t know yet. Right now he still has to prove himself as a I’m taking auditions for the pitch- meter hurdles. leadoff hitter.” “He will definitely be one of our ing positions. Right now, I am look- Homm also feels that the Raiders ing for somebody to step up,” com- strongest sprinters and one of our have a long way to go defensively. strongest hurdlers,” claimed McGriff. mented Homm. “But, Dave “In our scrimmages, we have been Herrmann will be pitching as well “We expect him to get out past 21 feet hurting ourselves. We have been and perhaps 21’ 6” in the long jump. as playing in the outfield.” throwing the ball all over the place, Homm has many concerns; how- He will be kind of like the type of but I think that Voessler, Martinez jumper that Bowser was last year.” and Franzone will be solid in their Juniors Jamil Coles, Justin Green Devils, Raiders Rule positions. and Anthony Cary will also add to Concerning the Raiders’ progno- the “speed crew” along with Jones County Swimming sis for the season, Homm said, “With and Woodward. Senior Tri-Captain such a new team, we don’t know Dan Harrison is the major force in The Westfield High School and what to expect. We hope to improve the Scotch Plains-Fanwood High the 400-hurdles. as the year goes on. We are going to Probably the Raiders’ most solid School girls ruled the Star Ledger shoot for a winning season.” David B. Corbin for The Leader and The Times David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times event comes in their shot putting trio Girls Swimming All-Union County Improvement better come quickly READY TO LEAD OFF Blue Devil Chris Giacone waits for the Bayonne Bees Raider senior Blair Woodward First Team list and also filled in the of junior Dan Loomis and seniors as the Raiders host rival Westfield to stop buzzing the ball around the infield so he can lead off the inning during Scott Paterson and Jim Feeley. majority of the spots on the Second today at 4:00 p.m. their scrimmage game on March 29. and Third Team list. The Blue Devil “Loomis is our best shot putter and 3,200-meter events. Sophomore girls grabbed six of the top 12 slots, who can throw over 51 feet,” pointed Mike Dixson is expected to be run- the Raiders took one. PUBLIC NOTICE out McGriff. “Paterson does over 49 ning right with Ricca in the 800- meters. McGriff has several young Devils Jesse Coxson, Ashley Saul Devil Trackmen Add Depth; LEGAL NOTICE feet and Feeley did over 46.” and Chrissy Schwebel were named THE ANNUAL I.R.S. RETURN FOR THE Senior Dave Lassan and Loomis runners who will also compete in the to the First Team in the 500-freestyle, RUTH AND PETER METZ FAMILY FOUN- are expected to lead in the discus distance events. the 100-butterfly and the 200- Increase Speed for Season DATION, INC. IS AVAILABLE FOR IN- events. Last year, each have exceeded “Josh will tough it out in the SPECTION DURING REGULAR BUSI- longer events,” said McGriff. “He freestyle, respectively. The Blue NESS HOURS FOR ANY CITIZEN WHO 130 feet. McGriff anticipates that CONTINUED FROM PAGE 13 Devil relay teams also were named REQUESTS INSPECTION WITHIN 180 both will surpass the 140 foot range. is a senior and he’s got that kind of in the 200-freestyle, the 400- last year,” said Martin. “He threw think that we are pretty solid, but the DAYS AFTER DATE OF PUBLICATION. leadership.” freestyle and the 200-medley relay THE FOUNDATION’S MAIN OFFICE IS McGriff feels confident about his behind Greg (Gorski) and Jason sprints, the vault and the middle 1009 MARY ALLEN LANE, PUBLIC NOTICE events. Raider Dana Berkowitz was (Krieger).” distance events.” team’s outlook. “We have a lot of MOUNTAINSIDE, NEW JERSEY 07092 UNION COUNTY BOARD experience coming back and we have named in the 200-individual med- Distance runners Mark Matthews Martin added, “In experience, we AND THE PRINCIPAL MANAGER IS W.P. OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS a lot of young kids who have a lot of ley and Union Catholic High School and Bill Zacher have graduated, but are young. But I think that if we get METZ. NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD swimmer Lisa Dolansky was named Kaslusky, who was one of the Blue good weather, we can train, and if we 1 T – 4/1/99, The Leader Fee: $13.26 Date Adopted: March 25, 1999 potential. The veteran seniors and in the 100-backstroke. Devils best competitors last year, will get good competition, we should see Public Notice is hereby given that the juniors will pull those young kids Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders along and they won’t expect any- Raiders Missy Canniff and Annie lead the 800 and 1,600-meter events. some improvement.” PUBLIC NOTICE has awarded a contract without competitive thing except to be good.” Espinoza made the Second Team Anzelone, also a strong middle-dis- As for his outlook for the season, UNION COUNTY BOARD bidding as a professional service or extraor- list in the 500-freestyle and the 100- tance runner, will be quite an asset Martin said, “I believe that we could OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS dinary, unspecifiable service pursuant to The Raiders’ dual meet season backstroke, respectively. The Raid- along with senior John Cognetti. have a decent dual meet team and we NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a). This contract and begins at Westfield on Tuesday, Date Adopted: March 25, 1999 the resolution authorizing it is available for April 13. ers relay teams also made the Sec- “Both were close to 2:00 in the should do pretty well in the confer- Public Notice is hereby given that the public inspection in the Office of the Clerk of ond Team in the 400-freestyle and 800-meters last year,” said Martin of ence. Scotch Plains should be over- Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders the Board. Westfield PAL Gets the 200-medley relay. Blue Devils Anzelone and Cognetti. whelming favorites.” has awarded a contract without competitive RESOLUTION NO.: 489-99 Kitty Fromtling and Katie “We are going to try to get second bidding as a professional service or extraor- AWARDED TO: The Hiller Group, Kaslusky, junior Matt Manahan dinary, unspecifiable service pursuant to Princeton, New Jersey. New Location Bartholomew made the Second and senior Brian Dowd will make up and beat Cranford,” said Martin. N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a). This contract and SERVICES: “Phase I of Space Planning Team in the 50-freestyle and the part of the 4x800 relay team this year. “Cranford has a pretty good distance the resolution authorizing it is available for Study”, to prepare a list of compliant and Westfield PAL (A member of the 100-breaststroke, respectively. Presently, the Blue Devils are look- team this year, but I think that we public inspection in the Office of the Clerk of non-compliant features of the former ARU National Police Athletic League) Raiders Jen Bassman in the 200- ing for a fourth man. have a little more depth the Board. at Runnells Specialized Hospital. would like to announce its new lo- RESOLUTION NO.: 499-99 COST: In an amount not to exceed cation at 111 Quimby Street, Suite individual medley and Beth Tumolo Probably the greatest improve- The Blue Devils open their season AWARDED TO: Ard Appraisal Company, $20,000. in the diving events made the Third ment in depth will be in the sprint- by competing at the Kearny Relays 36 Brant Avenue, Clark, New Jersey. M. Elizabeth Genievich 4 (Above Robert Treat Delicates- Team as did the Raider 200-freestyle ing events. Junior Seth Augustine, on April 3. SERVICES: To appraise seven proper- Clerk of the Board sen). Office hours will be Tuesdays relay team. Blue Devil Chrissy who ran the 100 and 200-meters in ties containing residences on County park 1 T – 4/1/99, The Leader Fee: $22.44 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. and Saturdays Romano was selected in the 500- lands. l:00-4:00 p.m. All are welcome to winter track, Jason Dreyer in the PUBLIC NOTICE COST: In an amount not to exceed $3,000. PUBLIC NOTICE freestyle and Governor Livingston 200 and 400-meter, Francisco M. Elizabeth Genievich come and visit our “new home”. swimmer Karen Bocian was selected Valesquez in the 100 and 200- UNION COUNTY BOARD Clerk of the Board UNION COUNTY BOARD Westfield PAL is a non-profit orga- in the 100-freestyle. meters and sophomore Erik Zemac OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS 1 T – 4/1/99, The Leader Fee: $20.91 OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS nization which makes it possible to NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD generate sports programs for in the 100-meters will increase the Date Adopted: March 25, 1999 Date Adopted: March 25, 1999 amperage. Public Notice is hereby given that the PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice is hereby given that the Westfield’s youth. Woodward Named “Seth is probably our fastest run- Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders ner in the 100 and 200,” said Martin. has awarded a contract without competitive Bid Specifications for: has awarded a contract without competitive All-Union Twice bidding as a professional service or extraor- SUPPLY AND INSTALLATION OF bidding as a professional service or extraor- SOCCER SKILLS “I think that we have more speed dinary, unspecifiable service pursuant to ENERGY EFFICIENT LIGHTING AT dinary, unspecifiable service pursuant to Scotch Plains-Fanwood High than we had a year ago. So, that will N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(M). This contract and THE SCOTCH PLAINS LIBRARY N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(M). This contract and AND DRILLS INC. School senior track star Blair Wood- help us; and, if we get some of them the resolution authorizing it is available for the resolution authorizing it is available for public inspection in the Office of the Clerk of ADDENDUM #1 public inspection in the Office of the Clerk of ward has been named to the Star to run the 400, that will give us more the Board. Issued on March 26, 1999 the Board. Ledger Boys Winter Track First flexibility.” RESOLUTION NO.: 468-99 1. Replace Unit Pricing Schedule with RESOLUTION NO.: 482-99 Team All-Union County list in the Martin also hopes to work some of (Amending Resolution No. 332A-99) the following Unit Pricing Schedule AWARDED TO: The NIA Group, UVW/ AWARDED TO: The NIA Group/UVW/ dated March 25, 1999. Elizabeth Group, One Executive Drive, P.O. 110-high hurdles and the high his sprinters into some of the field Because A Left Foot Is A Terrible Thing To Waste jump. Woodward was especially events such as the long jump and the Elizabeth Group, One Executive Dire, P.O. 2. Replace Appendix B Pages 1 through Box 6728, Somerset, New Jersey 08875- Box 6728, Somerset, New Jersey 08875- 3 with the following revised Appendix 6728. A YEAR ROUND SOCCER TUTORING outstanding in the high jump as he high jump. “The high jump is going 6728. B Pages 1 through 3 dated March 25, SERVICES: For renewal of the Runnells SCHOOL FOR ALL AGES, WE flirted with the 7’0” mark. to be a question mark for us but I SERVICES: For Professional Blanket Li- 1999. Specialized Hospital’s Directors and Offic- SPECIALIZE IN THE DEVELOPMENT Westfield High School senior think in the long jump we will be ability Policy for Dr. Brenda Holcomb. The bid opening date has not been af- ers Liability Policy. OF BALL CONTROL SKILLS. Gordon Kaslusky made the Second pretty solid.” PERIOD: Effective March 1, 1999 through fected by the issuance of this Addendum COST: The total amount for such cover- March 1, 2000. #1. Sealed bids will be received by the ages is $16,686.00. SPRING CLASSES BEGIN Team list in the 3,200-meter event When asked what he considers his COST: $5,861. Township of Scotch Plains on or before PERIOD: March 1, 1999 through March and Raider junior Nathan Jones team’s strength Martin, replied, “I M. Elizabeth Genievich April 6, 1999 at 10:00 AM prevailing local 1, 2000. WEEK OF APRIL 12 made the Third Team list for his Clerk of the Board time as stated in the Notice to Bidders. M. Elizabeth Genievich (908) 753-8240 1 T – 4/1/99, The Leader Fee: $23.97 1 T – 4/1/99, The Times Fee: $19.89 Clerk of the Board achievement in the 400-meter PUBLIC NOTICE 1 T – 4/1/99, The Leader Fee: $24.48 Tom Turnbull, Dir. event. UNION COUNTY BOARD PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD UNION COUNTY BOARD UNION COUNTY BOARD Date Adopted: March 25, 1999 OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS Westfiii eld UNION COUNTY BOARD Public Notice is hereby given that the NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders Date Adopted: March 25, 1999 Date Adopted: March 25, 1999 NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD has awarded a contract without competitive Public Notice is hereby given that the Public Notice is hereby given that the Baseball League Date Adopted: March 25, 1999 bidding as a professional service or extraor- Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders Public Notice is hereby given that the dinary, unspecifiable service pursuant to has awarded a contract without competitive has awarded a contract without competitive Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a). This contract and bidding as a professional service or extraor- bidding as a professional service or extraor- Summer Traveliii ng Team has awarded a contract without competitive the resolution authorizing it is available for dinary, unspecifiable service pursuant to dinary, unspecifiable service pursuant to bidding as a professional service or extraor- public inspection in the Office of the Clerk of N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a). This contract and N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a). This contract and dinary, unspecifiable service pursuant to the Board. the resolution authorizing it is available for the resolution authorizing it is available for N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a). This contract and RESOLUTION NO.: 484-99 public inspection in the Office of the Clerk of public inspection in the Office of the Clerk of the resolution authorizing it is available for AWARDED TO: Staff Relief, Inc., One the Board. the Board. public inspection in the Office of the Clerk of Springfield Avenue, 3rd Floor, Summit, New RESOLUTION NO.: 488-99 RESOLUTION NO.: 486-99 CCOOAACHCHESES NNEEEEDDEEDD the Board. Jersey. AWARDED TO: Theodore Romankow, AWARDED TO: Janusz Kornicki, M.D., RESOLUTION NO.: 576-99 SERVICES: To provide occupational and Esq., Garrubbo, Romankow, Esqs., 53 Car- 1130 Raritan Road, Cranford, New Jersey. AWARDED TO: ADR Inc., 9285 Com- physical therapy services to the patients/ dinal Drive, Westfield, New Jersey. SERVICES: To provide professional For SUMMER Baseball merce Highway, Pennsauken, New Jersey. residents of Runnells Specialized Hospital. SERVICES: As special counsel on be- medical care to the patients/residents of SERVICES: To provide color aerial pho- COST: In an amount not to exceed half of Runnells Specialized Hospital to Runnells Specialized Hospital. tography of Union County. $90,000. handle certain collection matters. COST: This is a fee for service contract. COST: In an amount not to exceed PERIOD: From April 1, 1999 through COST: On a one-third contingency fee PERIOD: From April 1, 1999 through All Age Groups $126,358.40. June 30, 1999. basis. March 31, 2000. M. Elizabeth Genievich M. Elizabeth Genievich M. Elizabeth Genievich M. Elizabeth Genievich For More Info Contact Stephen Leonardis Clerk of the Board Clerk of the Board Clerk of the Board Clerk of the Board 1 T – 4/1/99, The Leader Fee: $20.91 1 T – 4/1/99, The Leader Fee: $23.97 1 T – 4/1/99, The Leader Fee: $22.44 1 T – 4/1/99, The Leader Fee: $22.44 908-654-4139 CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK Page 16 Thursday, April 1, 1999 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Raider Track Ladies Increase Depth, Need Distance Strength

CONTINUED FROM PAGE 13 speed. Freshman Jaymie Ferraro may Whitley will be throwing the shot compete in 100, 200, 400 and hurdle and discus. events. Kate Bereznak in the 200 and Comparing this season’s team to 400 and Quinn in the 200, 400 and last year, Klimas said, “I would like relay, will add strength and Ann to think that we are a little bit ahead. Espinoza has also shown that she is There’s a few more girls out this year. a strong runner. We have a talented group of sopho- “Stephanie (Quinn) has been with mores who competed as freshmen, so us for four years, so we look to her for they have a year of experience under senior leadership,” said Klimas. their belt.” Considering his team’s major area Considering his outlook this sea- of strength, Klimas said, “It’s pretty son, Klimas commented, “I feel pretty early, but I would like to think that we confident that we can score some big could score some points in the field points in championship meets. Hope- events. But, I like the idea that we fully, we will be able to do something David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times in the conference and in the HIGHLANDER BASEBALL VETERANS Pitching ace Bob Phillips, left, have quite a few sprinters this year. and shortstop Terence Reilly will supply the Highlanders with offensive and The sprinters can fill quite a few sectionals.” defensive support this season. There is an abundance of Highlanders who can events.” The Lady Raiders open at West- hammer the baseball and provide plenty of runs. Christina Hillman is strong in the field on Tuesday, April 13. high jump and long jump, and is RECEIVING A HELPING HAND Skip Prybylski, President of the Westfield especially strong in the shot. This Lacrosse Club, presents a $2,000 check to Bobbie Todd for Westfield Girls Cranford Halts Lacrosse. The Westfield High School Girls Lacrosse teams, which are starting Highlander Boys Think Big; winter, Hillman became the indoor their third year, are completely self-funded and depend on contributions from county champion in the shot put. the families of the girls, fundraising and donor contributions. A social gathering Junior Katie Feighner will compete SPF Express, 4-3 for Girls Lacrosse parents, at the home of Eileen and Don Cambria, also netted Aim for County Baseball Title in the javelin and in the shot put and A short-handed Scotch Plains- funds toward the teams’ spring season. Fanwood Express soccer team suf- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 14 fered a close defeat on March 28 to ter, combining consistency with fun to watch.” Cranford. Missing three key players, SP-F Strikers Hammer power. Following the number one, Reilly a basketball standout, added, the Express scored first on an own- two and three hitters the line up “Everyone on this team has been goal when Joseph Jacobi’s strong indicates no shortcomings in what is involved in fall and winter sports, free kick bounced off a Cranford Flemington Cougars 4-0 truly believed to be an amazing bat- hence we are in the best physical and defender’s head into the goal. ting order. mental condition possible. This team After Cranford tied the score, the Team captains Butler and Reilly is together, fine tuned and our atti- Express took the lead again when The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Strik- footwork to keep the Cougars score- reflected their expectations and goals tude is super positive, we have a Clayton Balch picked up Mark ers soccer team turned out a great less. for the season. Butler summed it up collection and a chemistry that is Ciecura’s corner kick and punched it game against the Flemington Cou- During the second half, the Cou- by saying, “We will do our best every very difficult and rare to assemble!” into the left corner of the goal. The 2- gars, winning 4-0, in the second game gars were attempting to defend their game, give it all we have and good Reilly continued, “Personally, I 1 halftime lead did not hold up, of the Spring season. goal, when Stanek stole the ball away things will come along therefore as- expect an outstanding performance however, as the Express, battling the In the first half of the game, the from them and handed it off to suring to meet the goals we set for at shortstop, make good contact at wind and lack of substitutes, gave up first point was scored by Tyler Stanek. Reddington who seized the opportu- ourselves We are not entering the the plate and we will come away with two quick goals to fall behind 3-2. Later, the Cougars attempted a shot nity and kicked the ball into the net season cocky or overconfident, but the county championship.” Midway through the second half, on goal, but it was blocked by Tommy making the score 3-0. Ryan Krueger with the understanding and convic- The Highlanders beefed up their Jacobi launched another strong free Sutter, using his head, literally. Jeff was instrumental in blocking an at- tion if we all do our job well, we schedule with the likes of very strong kick. Matt Fleissner’s perfect timing Stuart and Brandon Reddington each tempt on goal, and played a great achieve success.” and talented schools from Cranford, allowed him to burst past the defend- took a turn as goalkeeper and suc- game despite the stitches in his hand. Butler has a positive influence, Millburn, Union, Immaculata and ers simultaneously with the ball and ceeded in blocking the few shots that Taylor Molinaro, as goalkeeper, with very high expectations. As he Edison. They will open their season score one-on-one against the goalie. the Cougars were able to take. successfully blocked anything being put it, “We have such a great pro- today at Hillside, then will travel to Minutes later, Cranford scored the Goal number two was scored by fired his way. Tim Stuart was able to gram, a winning program, and we’re Cranford on April 3. deciding goal on a penalty kick. Jack Daniel LiVolsi. Michael DiVizio, keep the ball moving downfield and Davis and Henry Coxe played well at known for his speed, was easily able was a tremendous help in keeping David B. Corbin for The Leader and The Times halfback, and Joe Cepparulo con- to keep the Cougars at bay. Eddie the SP-F U-9 Strikers on top of the SP-F Soccer Jazz Girls Jam HURDLER...Raider senior Stacy tributed many strong clearing kicks Kahn and Rob Cunningham used game. The fourth and final goal was Bushinger glides over the hurdles. from the fullback position. plenty of determination and fancy fired by Timmy Leischner. West Windsor Amazons, 5-0 Liz McKeon Gets Resolution From Union The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Jazz the goal. Mintz found an opening County Board of Chosen Freeholders Fanwood Flames Win Title; girls inter-city soccer team enjoyed and her accurate shot gave the Jazz a some home cooking as they coasted 2-0 lead at half time. Union County Freeholder Chairman Nicholas P. Scutari acknowledged to 5-0 victory over the West Windsor The Jazz came out smoking in the the accomplishments of Westfield High School senior Liz McKeon as he Burn Flemington A, 47-46 Amazons at School One on March second half and dominated West presented a Resolution in recognition of her outstanding basketball career. 28. This was the first home game of Windsor so much it seemed as if the McKeon scored 1,017 points during her high school basketball career. The Fanwood Flames overcame a nals of the Wayne Tournament. Tho- the spring season for the Jazz and Jazz had a couple extra players out Chairman Scutari acknowledged her many achievements including 10 point, 4th quarter deficit to defeat mas had a strong defensive game and despite more cold blustery weather there. Jess McGarry started the on- being co-captain of the girls basketball team and a tri-athlete who went over Flemington (A), 47-46, to capture scored 14 points. Caracter was again the Jazz offense was on fire. slaught as she maneuvered her way the 1,000-point career barrier by scoring a season high of 31 points. the Garden State League champion- the scoring leader with 17 points. Early in the game the Jazz moved down the middle and found Shannon Chairman Scutari also noted that McKeon achieved academic excellence ship in the 5th grade division. Lisojo directed the attack and con- smartly up the field. Meaghan Kelly Hauser by the left post. Hauser made during her career at Westfield High School having maintained a 3.7 grade Fanwood avenged an earlier season nected for seven points. Young was darted past two defenders and found a nifty move and poked the ball into point average while serving as captain and player in field hockey, softball loss to Flemington. the defensive star of the game. Maddie Wasser in the middle of the the left corner. and basketball. The Flames started the fourth quar- The Flames upped their record to field. Wasser cleverly dished the ball Lauren Mains then took over, “I join all the Freeholders in wholeheartedly extending our sincerest ter with a torrid offensive spurt to get 20-14. The Flames will end it’s sea- to Hallie Mintz who squirted through making a determined assault on congratulations to Liz. She is a talented athlete and scholar,” Chairman them back in the game. Derrick Scutari said. son this week playing Wayne PAL in the defense and found Bitsy Kipping the Amazon defense, and broke Caracter led the surge with 13 of his the championship game of the Wayne alone at West Windsor door step. through to score goal number four. game high 25 points. D. J. Garrett Kipping found the right corner of the The Jazz kept up the pressure with Tournament. net to give the Jazz a lead they would a flurry of shots by Lauren Hercel, had a strong second half and finished never relinquish. Gaby Falco and Katie Van with five points. Bernstein Captures On goal number two Loni Kaye Haasteren, but didn’t find the net. Bobby Blabolil and Sean Young battled for a lose ball on the right Then finally Briana Falco out- drilled in four points apiece. Lance Two Bronze Medals Thomas connected for three points, wing and set up Mintz out in from of smarted the defense as she cut in to Irwin Bernstein of Westfield cap- intercept a goal kick and whistled while Tiffany Smith, Andrew Co- tured a pair of bronze medals at The lon and Ricky Lisojo pumped in a PUBLIC NOTICE a shot from 16 yards away that USA National Masters Indoor Track caught the left corner and the Jazz bucket each. Brian Glassett, Matt and Field Championships at the UNION COUNTY BOARD had their 5-0 victory. Canfield, Travis Morgan and Brian OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS Reggie Lewis Track and Athletic NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD Halpin played excellent defense in Center in Boston on March 27 and Date Adopted: March 25, 1999 PUBLIC NOTICE the victory. 28. Public Notice is hereby given that the The Flames followed up their TOWN OF WESTFIELD Competing for the Shore Ath- Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders championship victory with a 57-35 has awarded a contract without competitive BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT letic Club in the 65-69 age group, bidding as a professional service or extraor- The Board of Adjustment of the Town of romp over Westfield (B) in the Bernstein recorded a time of 1:10.52 dinary, unspecifiable service pursuant to Westfield, New Jersey will meet on Monday, quarterfinals of the Wayne Tourna- in the 400-meter dash to place third N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a). This contract and April 12, 1999 in the Council Chambers at ment. Caracter was again the big behind New Yorker Fred Schlereth the resolution authorizing it is available for the Municipal Building, 425 East Broad public inspection in the Office of the Clerk of Street, Westfield, New Jersey at 7:30 p.m. force with 26 points. Colon, Young (1:08.94) and Bill Jankovich from the Board. to hear and consider the following appeal for and Garrett pumped six points Wisconsin (1:09.38). Fourth was RESOLUTION NO.: 502-99 variance form the requirements of the West- apiece. Lisojo and Thomas popped California’s Al Sheehan (1 12.97) AWARDED TO: Rentec Design Studio, field Land Use Ordinance: and fifth, Clarence Trinkner from 1520 Irving Street, Rahway, New Jersey. Westfield Community Center, 558 West five and four points, respectively. SERVICES: For producing graphic art Broad Street seeking permission to con- Smith and Morgan dropped in 2 Wisconsin (1:18.48). and printing design for the County of Union. struct a second story building addition and points, respectively. In the 800-meter run, Bernstein COST: In an amount not to exceed reaffirm existing use variance. finished third in 2:49.05. First was Westfield Community Center, 113 Palsted The Flames turned up the defen- $50,000. RECOGNITION FOR ACCOMPLISHMENT Union County Freeholder Texan Ino Cantu (2:28.98). Second PERIOD: From April 1, 1999 through Avenue seeking permission to remove exist- Chairman Nicholas P. Scutari, left, acknowledged the accomplishments sive heat, holding Wyckoff scoreless ing dwelling house; construct new building; went to Charles Wimberly from March 31, 2000. of Westfield High School senior Liz McKeon as he presented a Resolution for the first 12 minutes of the second M. Elizabeth Genievich reaffirm existing use variance. Louisiana (2:29.88), fourth was Also seeking the following variances: in recognition of her outstanding basketball career. McKeon scored half in a 48-24 victory in the semifi- Clerk of the Board 1,017 career points. Maryland’s James Keat (3:02. 11) 1 T – 4/1/99, The Leader Fee: $22.44 558 West Broad Street, Lot No. 47, and fifth Jack Nyhan from Massa- Block No. 2708: PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE chusetts (3:25.26). These were PUBLIC NOTICE Section 11.12 E.10: Maximum building Bernstein’s first national individual coverage proposed of 41.7%. SHERIFF’S SALE SHERIFF’S SALE SHERIFF’S SALE medals since 1988. SHERIFF’S SALE Required: 20%. SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, Section 11.12 E.9: Floor area ration or CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, DOCKET NO. F-12877-95. DOCKET NO. F-9170-96. DOCKET NO. F-13123-98. total habitable floor area proposed DOCKET NO. F-6144-98. HAVEN SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSO- WILENTZ, GOLDMAN & SPITZER, AMRESCO RESIDENTIAL MORT- 99.5%. FIRST UNION NATIONAL BANK, CIATION, PLAINTIFF vs. STANLEY F. PLAINTIFF vs. 1121 ELIZABETH AVENUE GAGE CORPORATION, PLAINTIFF vs. DEADLINE INFO. Required: 35%. PLAINTIFF vs. ROYSTON A. LEWARS, BUDD AND SHIRLEY N. BUDD, HIS WIFE; CORP., DENNIS CARDONA, ET ALS, TIWAN BAKER, DEFENDANT. ET AL, DEFENDANT. Section 7.02 B: On site parking pro- ET ALS, DEFENDANT. DEFENDANT. CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, Sports deadlines are: CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, posed: 4. CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, DATED DECEMBER 7, 1998 FOR SALE All sports that take place DATED JANUARY 12, 1999 FOR SALE Required: 35. DATED JANUARY 4, 1999 FOR SALE OF DATED APRIL 9, 1997 FOR SALE OF OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. during the week MUST OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. MORTGAGED PREMISES. MORTGAGED PREMISES. By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu- Also seeking the following variances: 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 be submitted by FRIDAY, tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by 113 Palsted Avenue, Lot No. 11, Block 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 4 P.M. Weekend sports public vendue, on the 6th Floor of the Union No. 2709 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, ONLY will be accepted 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 Section: 11.12 E.4: Minimum depth pro- up till Noon on Monday. Elizabeth, New Jersey on WEDNESDAY Elizabeth, New Jersey on WEDNESDAY Elizabeth, New Jersey on WEDNESDAY THE 14TH DAY OF APRIL A.D., 1999 at posed — 116 feet. THE 21ST DAY OF APRIL A.D., 1999 at THE 28TH DAY OF APRIL, A.D., 1999 at THE 7TH DAY OF APRIL, A.D., 1999 at two two o’clock in the afternoon of said day. All Aritcles must be typed, Required: 120 feet. two o’clock in the afternoon of said day. All two o’clock in the afternoon of said day. All o’clock in the afternoon of said day. All successful bidders must have 20% of their double spaced, upper successful bidders must have 20% of their Section: 11.12 E.5: Minimum front yard successful bidders must have 20% of their successful bidders must have 20% of their bid available in cash or certified check at the and lower case and no bid available in cash or certified check at the proposed: 0. bid available in cash or certified check at the bid available in cash or certified check at the conclusion of the sales. longer than 1-1/2 pages. conclusion of the sales. Required: ±3 feet. conclusion of the sales. conclusion of the sales. The judgment amount is $107,239.37 The judgment amount is $99,964.26. The judgment amount is $14,377.98. The judgment amount is $372,471.52. The property to be sold is located in the NO EXCEPTIONS Section: 11.12 E.5: Minimum street pro- Property to be sold is located in the City of The property to be sold is located in the The property to be sold is located in the municipality of ELIZABETH in the County of posed: 0. Elizabeth, County of Union, State of New TOWN of WESTFIELD in the County of City of Elizabeth in the County of Union, and UNION and State of New Jersey. Required: 20 feet. Jersey. UNION, and the State of New Jersey. State of New Jersey. Commonly known as 307 SOUTH PARK PUBLIC NOTICE Premises commonly known as 40 Pros- Section 11.12 E.7: Minimum rear yard Commonly known as: 428 PALSTED Premises commonly known as: 1121-1125 STREET, ELIZABETH, NEW JERSEY. pect Street, Elizabeth, New Jersey 07201. proposed: 24 feet. AVENUE, WESTFIELD, NEW JERSEY Elizabeth Avenue, Elizabeth, New Jersey, Tax LOT 3, BLOCK 946. UNION COUNTY BOARD BEING KNOWN as Lot No. 1012, Block Required: 43 feet. 07090. Tax Lot No. 485, in Block No. 9. Dimensions of Lot: (Approximately) 25.00 OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS No. 9 on the official Tax Map of the City of Tax Lot No. 27 in Block No. 2607. Dimensions of Lot: (approximately) 90 x feet wide by 100.00 feet long. NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD Section 11.12 E.10: Maximum building Elizabeth. Dimensions of the Lot are (Approximately) 109.02 x 76 x 10 x 104.89 x 167.54 x 24.73 Nearest Cross Street: Situate on the Date Adopted: March 25, 1999 coverage proposed: 41.9%. Dimensions: (approximately) 24 feet x 100 108.65 feet wide by 63.63 feet long. x 95. NORTHEASTERLY side of SOUTH PARK Public Notice is hereby given that the Required: 20%. feet. Nearest Cross Street: Situated on the Nearest Cross Street: Situated approxi- STREET 75.00 feet from the NORTHWEST Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders Nearest Cross Street: East Jersey Street. Section 11.12 E.9: Floor Area Ratio NORTHEASTERLY side of PALSTED mately 122.58 feet from the intersection of side of THIRD STREET. has awarded a contract without competitive There is due approximately the sum of proposed: 121.7%. AVENUE, 269.05 feet from the SOUTH- Elizabeth Avenue and West Scott Place. There is due approximately the sum of bidding as a professional service or extraor- $102,674.32 together with lawful interest Required: 35%. EASTERLY side of SOUTH AVENUE. There is due approximately the sum of $110,136.72 together with lawful interest dinary, unspecifiable service pursuant to and costs. There is due approximately the sum of $383,843.27 together with lawful interest and costs. N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a). This contract and Section 11.12 E.11: Maximum all im- There is a full legal description on file in $14,931.25 together with lawful interest and and costs. There is a full legal description on file in the resolution authorizing it is available for provements coverage proposed: 92.5%. the Union County Sheriff’s Office. costs. There is a full legal description on file in the Union County Sheriff’s Office. public inspection in the Office of the Clerk of Required: 50%. The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn There is a full legal description on file in the Union County Sheriff’s Office. The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn the Board. this sale. Section 7.02 B: On site parking: pro- the Union County Sheriff’s Office. The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this sale. RESOLUTION NO.: 575-99 RALPH FROEHLICH posed: 9 spaces. The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this sale. RALPH FROEHLICH AWARDED TO: Joseph Jingoli & Son, SHERIFF Required: 55 spaces. this sale. RALPH FROEHLICH SHERIFF Inc., 3131 Princeton Pike, Building No. 4, FEDERMAN AND PHELAN, P.C., Documentation of the above is on file in RALPH FROEHLICH SHERIFF EPSTEIN, BROWN, MARKOWITZ & Suite 214, Lawrenceville, New Jersey. Attorney the office of the Town Engineer, 959 North SHERIFF WILENTZ, GOLDMAN & SPITZER, P.A., GIOIA, Attorney SERVICES: For construction manage- Suite 505 Avenue West, Westfield, New Jersey and SHAPIRO & KREISMAN, Attorney Attorney 245 Green Village Road ment services for the Union County Court- Sentry Office Plaza may be seen Monday through Friday, 8:30 Suite J 90 Woodbridge Center Drive P.O. Box 901 house New Atrium and Rear Entrance. 216 Haddon Avenue a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 406 Lippincott Drive P.O. Box 10 Chatham Township, New Jersey 07928- COST: In an amount not to exceed Westmont, New Jersey 08108 Colleen Mayer Marlton, New Jersey 08053 Woodbridge, New Jersey 07095-0958 0901 $177,846. CH-754275 (WL) Secretary CH-754282 (WL) CH-753157 (WL) CH-754261 (WL) M. Elizabeth Genievich 4 T - 3/25, 4/1, Board of Adjustment 4 T - 4/1, 4/8, 4 T - 3/11, 3/18, 4 T - 3/18, 3/25, Clerk of the Board 4/8 & 4/15/99 Fee: $169.32 1 T – 4/1/99, The Leader Fee: $61.20 4/15 & 4/22/99 Fee: $171.36 3/25 & 4/1/99 Fee: $171.36 4/1 & 4/8/99 Fee: $173.40 1 T – 4/1/99, The Leader Fee: $22.44 CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood Thursday, April 1, 1999 Page 17 Edison Announces Second Period Honor Roll

The names of 253 students who SEVENTH GRADE earned Honor Roll standing during the DISTINGUISHED HONOR ROLL second marking period at the Edison Sean Callahan James Leong Intermediate School in Westfield were Michael Checchio Meghana Limaye recently announced. Emily Colvin Cassandra Lo Mikaela Cruz Alison McCabe In the sixth grade, 40 students, or Rebecca Fallon Emily McDermott 23.26 percent of the 172-member class, Suzanna Fowler Richard Moran were named to the Distinguished Honor Danielle Gelber Laura Pietruszki Roll, which requires an “A” in all ma- Kevin Hobson Andrew Royston jor academic subjects and no grade Carrie Hubbard Rebecca Sabreen below a “B” in any minor subject. Anthony Johnson Jaclyn Steinbach Sixty-four students, or 37.21 percent Paul Johnson Lauren Steller Kimberly Lam Tovah Tripp of the class, were named to the Honor Kelli Layton Christopher Wolski Roll, which requires an “A” or “B” in Jenna Zorn all subjects, major or minor. In the seventh grade, 27 students, or SEVENTH GRADE 14.84 percent of the 182-member class, HONOR ROLL YOUNG SCIENTIST Brian Flood, a second grader at Evergreen School in were named to the Distinguished Honor Brittany Avena Thomas Killian Scotch Plains, displays the catapult he designed and built for the school’s annual GYMNASTIC CHAMPIONS Ashley Flood, left, and Lauren Caravello. Roll, and 54 students, or 29.67 percent Carl Baron Justin Lewis Science Fair, held in February. of the class, were named to the Honor Benjamin Bogen Sabrina Lewis John Boyd Kristina Lucarelli Caravello, Flood Get 1st in USA Gymnastics Roll. Kathry Brucia Rachel Mandragona In the eighth grade, 24 students, or Nicole Brunetto Dana Ann Marra Realtors Association Seeks Two Westfield girls fared well this weekend in Middletown in the Level 16 percent of the 150-member class, Ryan Burslem Jillianne May 9 New Jersey State Gymnastics championships sanctioned by USA Gym- were named to the Distinguished Honor Matthew Calvaruso Alexandra McMahon nastics. Lauren Caravello, a Westfield High School freshman, captured the Roll, and 44 students, or 29.33 percent Jason Chironna Matthew McManus Scholarship Applicants All Around title scoring a 36.6 as well as first place on the beam with a score of the class, were named to the Honor Stefanie Courtney Jason Mesches Roll. Annika Danielsson Christine Milazzo of 9.325 in the 14-16 age category. Caravello also placed second in the State Joshua Dennerlein Pamela Musat The Greater Union County Association of Realtors has announced that 18 on the uneven bars and the floor exercise and 10th place on the vault. Everett Donelson Amanda Nehring educational scholarships are now being awarded through the New Jersey Associa- SIXTH GRADE tion of Realtors (NJAR). Ashley Flood, an 8th grader from Roosevelt Intermediate School, domi- DISTINGUISHED HONOR ROLL Reine Duffy Michael Paragano nated the 11-13 age group on the uneven bars as she won the State Kathleen Ferio Carmelo Passaro Residents of New Jersey, limited to members of NJAR or relatives of members, Jeffrey Bayne Taylor Mulvee are eligible for scholarship assistance. Applicants for the scholarship should be Championship with a score of 9.275. Flood also placed eighth in the State Evan Bilheimer Kathryn Mulvey Daniel Francis Pooja Patel on the balance beam. Lisa Constantin Tara O’Donohue Carolyn Freundlich Carolyn Pecoraro pursuing an education at the undergraduate or graduate levels or be seniors in high Laurne Cordes Annie Onishi Jennifer Frost Andrew Pusar school. Both girls, because of their outstanding performances, have qualified for Ashley Current Brian Oxman Ariel Garfinkel Zachary Rosenberg Those considering a career in real estate, as evidenced by a major in real estate the United States Regionals, which encompasses seven surrounding states. Thomas DelDuca Giovanni Palatucci Amanda Genova Alice Ryan or related field of study, will be given special consideration. The competition will be held in two weeks in Allentown Pennsylvania. Amanda Dickson Sarah Perch Adam Gerckens Scott Saggio The criteria for selection include academic achievements, financial need, Carina Don Matthew Perrelli Brendan Gorman Neril Sandeep sincerity of purpose in real estate endeavors and contributions to family, school Mark Doss Bryan Power Jessica Guerriero Christina Santilli and community. Jamie Elbaum John Sawicki Joseph Hagmann Gillian Scorcia The scholarships include two Nancy Reynolds scholarships at $2,000 each; Michael Fantini Rebecca Schulman Christina Hamway Rachel Squillace Local Red Cross Will Host Megan Fowler Kirsten Selert seven $1,500 awards named in honor of various individuals and Realtors Heather Idland Shanna Vella Associations and nine general scholarships at $1,250 each. Lauren Gelmetii Sasha Sharif Katherine Kielar Alison Weingarten James Hanas Kayli Spialter Applications may be picked up at the Greater Union County Association of Special “Golf Tour 99” William Hearon Brian Stotter EIGHTH GRADE Realtors at 767 Central Avenue, Westfield. They must be typed and returned to Peter Hrinewski Monica Sull DISTINGUISHED HONOR ROLL the New Jersey Association of Realtors by 5 p.m. on Friday, April 30. Anthony Infantino Allison Tiedrich The Westfield/Mountainside and new addition to the tour, T. P. C. Sean Adams Christine Leiz Colleen Kirk Alec Wasserman Raj Bhandari Joshua Lerner Summit Area Chapters of the Ameri- Jasna Polana, located in Princeton. Elizabeth Mackay Lauren Winchester Suzanne Merkelson Lisa Zhang Shannon Boyle William Masket PUBLIC NOTICE can Red Cross will join forces to Designed by Gary Player Jasna Emily Chen Beth Mokrauer PUBLIC NOTICE UNION COUNTY BOARD David Eisenberg Tyler Patla NOTICE TO CREDITORS bring “Golf Tour 99”. The first 36 Polana is a newly opened private par SIXTH GRADE OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS David Falk Tashera Perry ESTATE OF MORRIS KORNBLATT, lucky golfers may sign for the “Grand 72 championship course. Fourth HONOR ROLL NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD Casandra Badyna Philip Kim Stephanie Finn Lauren Pollack Deceased. Date Adopted: March 25, 1999 Tour 99” which consists of five stop, on August 2, is another new Pursuant to the order of ANN P. CONTI, Amy Bernstein Rebecca Klinger Jennifer Fleck Staci Spass Public Notice is hereby given that the courses, Metedeconk National, Echo addition to the Tour, Somerset Hills Surrogate of the County of Union, made on Kara Buonocore Rebecca Korn Jessica Flynn Cristine Velazco Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders Lake Country Club, T P. C. Jasna located in Bearnardsville. This Rebecca Cass Matthew Kukis Zontee Hou Alison Weinstein the 26th day of March, A.D., 1999, upon the has awarded a contract without competitive application of the undersigned, as Execu- Polana, Somerset Hills and Baltusrol course is rated among the top one- Christine Clark Steven Lynes Lareence Kao Jill Woodbury bidding as a professional service or extraor- tors of the estate of said deceased, notice is Golf Club. “Mini Tour 99” is avail- hundred courses in the nation. David Cognetti Ryan Madaras Katherine Lechner Kelly Yang dinary, unspecifiable service pursuant to Katie Cole-Kelly Christina Marcus hereby given to the creditors of said de- N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a). This contract and ceased to exhibit to the subscriber under able to 84 golfers consisting of three The fifth arid finale stop on the Lindsay Degiralamo John Marks EIGHTH GRADE the resolution authorizing it is available for oath or affirmation their claims and demands of the premium courses, Echo Lake, tour, on October 21 will be Baltusrol Jeffrey Dresely Andrew McGovern HONOR ROLL public inspection in the Office of the Clerk of Meaghan Egan Jared Messina Sara Ackerman Kristen Lobrutto against the estate of said deceased within the Board. T. P. C. Jasna Polana, and Somerset Golf Club in Springfield which has six months from the date of said order, or Jessie El Koury Sarah Myers Beniam Biftu Christopher Lynn RESOLUTION NO.: 501-99 Hills. hosted a number of distinguish PGA they will be forever barred from prosecuting Shaun Elwell Lisa Novick Catherine Bonard Sarah Masterson AWARDED TO: M & M Construction “Golf Tour 99” will host five dis- and USGA -sponsored events in- Evan Falk Adrienne O’Rourke or recovering the same against the sub- Company, 535 Fourth Avenue, Elizabeth, Katharine Cass Christine McGrath scriber. tinguished courses around the state. cluding six U. S. Open champion- Allison Feldman Justine Palme New Jersey. Marc Castells Jenna Noonan Miriam Kornblatt and On May 6 the first stop will be ships, most recently in 1993. Daniel Foltz-Morrison Brett Paulan Douglas Chananie Adam Osborn SERVICES: For the additions and reno- Joshua M. Kornblatt vations to 24-52 Rahway Avenue. Alana Fraser Jeffrey Pazdro Jennie Chang Geoffrey Ostrega Executors Metedeconk National, its 18 holes Golfers may sign for and reserve COST: In the amount of $146,520, for a Keivan Ghorbanzadeh Rebecca Perch Angelina Chaplygina Elizabeth Paynter Howard L. Drescher, Attorney pass through the Pine Barrens and their spot for the “Grand Tour 99” Deanna Goldner Nicholas Petrarca Holly Coleman Alexander Pinho new contract amount of $3,200,020. 215 Gordons Corner Road M. Elizabeth Genievich wetlands, with no holes visible from or the “Mini Tour 99” by calling one Ashton Golembo Taylor Porter Margaret Curran Andrea Pinho Suite 1-A Clerk of the Board the next. The second stop will be of the sponsoring American Red Michael Gorski Dina Ragab John Daly Daniel Rea Manalapan, New Jersey 07727 1 T – 4/1/99, The Leader Fee: $21.42 Echo Lake Country Club on June Cross Chapters. Westfield/ Jeffrey Greenlaw Abigail Rosenstein Meredith DeMarco Meryl Reichbach 1 T – 4/1/99, The Leader Fee: $21.42 Camille Hausheer Jessica Schor Michael Federici Cari-Nicole Rock 21. The front nine holes are tight Mountainside Chapter 908-232- Marie-Claire Hausseguy Andrew Skoller Shannon Gilmartin Layna Rolnick PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE and hilly with a more open back 7090 or fax 908-232-4452 or the Christopher Hild Gregory Speir Charles Hely Chad Rubin Jeffrey Hogan Scott Steinbrecher SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY nine. Summit Area Chapter at 908-376- Dean Jan Kenny Sanocki TOWN OF WESTFIELD Rachel Isaman Gavin Thomas CHANCERY DIVISION Christa Jensen Kelly Schmidt PLANNING BOARD Third stop, on July 26, will be a 2076 or Fax: 908-273-9103. Daniel Jekelis John Velasco UNION COUNTY DOCKET NO. The Planning Board of the Town of West- Matthew Kahn Emily Sharpe F-4707-97 Kate Judd Brittany Vella field, New Jersey will meet on Monday, April Bryan Kahn Jacqueline Weidman Adam Karnish Vincent Shen Ariel Kaye Rachel Skolnick 12, 1999 in the Community Room of the NOTICE TO ABSENT DEFENDANTS Brian Kender Michael Woods Municipal Building, 425 East Broad Street, Daniel Lange Melissa Walsh STATE OF NEW JERSEY TO: Edward Kerins Michael Zahler Westfield, New Jersey at 8:00 p.m. to hear Joshua Lawrence Mun Yin Yeow WILLIAM MEYERS AND MRS. Valerie Kerr Loren Zamarelli and consider the following application: WILLIAM MEYERS, WIFE OF WILLIAM 99-4(V) DR. STANLEY GERSCH, 114 MEYERS; KAREN COSTANZO; SOUTH EUCLID AVENUE, HOSPITAL & DOCTORS SERVICE BLOCK NO. 3109, LOT NO 4, BUREAU; SEEKING PRELIMINARY AND FINAL SITE PLAN APPROVAL YOU ARE HEREBY summoned and re- TO CONSTRUCT A FRONT quired to serve upon ALLOCCA & ADDITION AND REAR ADDI- PELLEGRINO, P.C., Attorneys for Plaintiff, TION TO AN EXISTING TWO whose address is 4 Century Drive, STORY PROFESSIONAL OF- Parsippany, New Jersey 07054, an Answer FICE BUILDING; EXPAND to the Complaint and Amendments to Com- PARKING AREA IN REAR plaint (if any) filed in a Civil Action in which WITH APPROPRIATE LIGHT- FUNB Cust. for D.H. & Assoc. is plaintiff ING, PAVING, DRAINAGE, and William Meyers, et. als. are defendants, SCREEN BUFFER, ETC. AND pending in the Superior Court of New Jer- INTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO sey, within 35 days after April 1, 1999, FIRST AND SECOND STO- exclusive of such date. RIES. Plan entitled “Additions & If you fail to do so, Judgment by Default Alteration to: Gersch Offices”, may be rendered against you for the relief drawn by Vincentsen Associates demanded in the Complaint. and dated 1-29-99. Plans con- You shall file your Answer and Proof of sist of 6 sheets (SP-1, SP-2 and Service in duplicate with the Clerk of the A-1 through A-4). Applicant seeks Superior Court, Hughes Justice Complex, David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times variance from the following: CN-971, Trenton, New Jersey 08625, in RECEIVING THE JCC SOFTBALL AWARD Todd Krell, captain of the accordance with the Rules of Civil Practice Pre-existing nonconforming Marauders, recently received the 1998 JCC (Jewish Community Center) and Procedure. variances: Softball Championship Trophy from Director of Physical Education Rebekah You are further advised that if you are Shwarootz. The Marauders took the thunder out of the Red Thunder, 19-7, in Section 11.20 E.1 of the Land unable to obtain an attorney you may com- the title game. ST. BART’S PUBLICITY CREW The St. Bartholomew’s Oldtimers Softball Use Ordinance. Ordinance re- municate with the Lawyer Referral Service quires a minimum gross area of of the county of venue and that if you cannot League publicity for 1999 will be handled by the newly formed “St. Bart’s 12,000 square feet – 10,400 afford an attorney, you may communicate Publicity Crew” pictured, left to right, are: Ed Marchelitis, Chuck Kraicsik, square feet is existing. with the Legal Services Office of the county S. P.-F. Rec. Softball Will Karl Mende, Dean Talcott and Tom Swales. Sunday practices will begin on of venue. Section 11.20 E.2. of the Land April 11 at 10 a.m. at Fanwood’s Forest Road Park. The practices are open to The names and telephone numbers of Use Ordinance. Ordinance re- such agencies are as follows: all League players. New teams are chosen each year. This year’s player draft quires a minimum lot area within Lawyer Referral Service: 908-353-4715 will be held on April 27 at 7 p.m. at the St. Bartholomew School Cafeteria, on the first 120 feet of depth of 12,000 Open for Girls on April 10 Legal Service: 908-354-4340 the lower level. square feet – 10,400 square feet THE ACTION has been instituted for the is existing. The Scotch Plains Recreation De- day or Thursday evenings at local PUBLIC NOTICE purpose of foreclosing the following tax sale partment of Parks girls softball sea- fields and Saturday mornings at Section 11.20 E.2 and 3 of the certificate(s): SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY Land Use Ordinance. Ordinance 1. A certain tax certificate 91-371, re- son will start on Saturday, April 10. either 9 a.m. for the Elementary See Us On The Web CHANCERY DIVISION requires a minimum lot width and corded on October 5, 1994, made by Practices will be scheduled and then League and 11 a.m. for the Major UNION COUNTY DOCKET NO. frontage of 100 feet – 80 feet is James P. Allen, CTC, Collector of games will be held. League. www.goleader.com F-2935-96 existing. Taxes of City of Plainfield, and State of New Jersey to City of Plainfield and Coaches and parents are re- CIVIL ACTION Section 11.20 E.4 of the Land subsequently assigned to plaintiff, Use Ordinance. Ordinance re- minded that the Elementary and NOTICE TO REDEEM FUNB Cust. for D.H. & Assoc. This quires a minimum lot depth of Major League for girls in third PUBLIC NOTICE covers real estate located in the City PUBLIC NOTICE FUNB as Custodian for D.H. 150 feet – 130 feet is existing. of Plainfield, County of Union, and through fifth, and sixth through The County of Union, Department of Hu- Associates, Plaintiff, v. Walter TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS Section 12.03 C, D, and E of the State of New Jersey, known as 1007- eighth are offered with instruction man Services, Paratransit System, will hold Joseph Czerepuszko and WHEREAS, the Township of Scotch Land Use Ordinance. Ordinance 09 East Second Street, Block No. a Public Hearing on Tuesday, May 4, 1999 Georgette Czerepuszko, his being the primary concern. A free Plains will require the services of a profes- requires a minimum front yard 332, Lot No. 20, as shown on the Tax at 7:00 p.m. at the Union County Administra- wife; et als, Defendant(s). substitution, open batting order and tion Building, 6th Floor Freeholder’s Meet- sional land surveyor for the purpose of pre- setback of ±28.3 feet – ±24.04 Assessment Map and Tax Map dupli- each girl playing a minimum of ing Room, Elizabethtown Plaza, Elizabeth, paring a survey on the East Second Street TO: Christine Frances. feet is existing. cate of City of Plainfield. Parking Lot, more commonly referred to as PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that an order YOU, William Meyers, are made a de- three innings in the field are in- New Jersey. Section 17.05 of the Land Use Parking Lot 5; made on the 15th day of March, 1999, the fendant because you are the owner of a The Hearing will be held in order to gather Ordinance. Ordinance requires cluded in the rules. WHEREAS, the local Public Contracts Superior Court Fixed the 21st day of June, property which is the subject of the above information and comments form interested an access drive of 20 feet – 12 Margaret Irovando, returns as Law (N.J.S.A 40A-11-1, et seq.) requires 1999 between the hours of nine o’clock in entitled action. parties concerning funding received by the feet is existing. coach of the Major League Giants. county from the “Senior Citizen and Dis- that the resolution authorizing the award of a the forenoon and four o’clock in the after- YOU, Mrs. William Meyers, are made a Tom Cristiani and Debbie abled Resident Transportation Assistant’s contract for professional services without noon, prevailing time, at the office of the Tax New C.40:55D-70 variances defendant in the above entitled action be- Act” (Casino Revenue) for transportation of competitive bids must be advertised; Collector of the City of Elizabeth, located at requested: cause plaintiff has been unable to determine Marionni again will head the NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, City Hall, 50 Winfield Scott Plaza, Elizabeth, whether defendant William Meyers is mar- senior citizens and disabled residents of Section 12.04 G of the Land Use Braves. Warren Feinstein, coach- by the Township Council of the Township of New Jersey 07201-2462, as the time and ried, and if married, the name of William Union County. Ordinance. Ordinance allows a Scotch Plains, Union County, New Jersey, place when and where you may pay to the Meyers’s spouse. If William Meyers is mar- ing a Major League Team the Cubs The public is invited to attend and partici- maximum improvements cover- that Harry L. Paff Associates, Inc., 1810 plaintiff the amount so found due for princi- ried, the plaintiff joins Mrs. William Meyers has made the move up from the pate. age of 50% — applicant proposes East Second Street, Scotch Plains, New pal and interest on its certificate of tax sale as a defendant for any possessory or marital 1 T – 4/1/99, The Leader Fee: $16.83 60.9%. Elementary League this season. Jersey, be appointed. as follows: rights you may have. Newcomer David Littman will PUBLIC NOTICE This contract is awarded without competi- Lot No. 4, Block No. 801, on the tax Section 17.02 C of the Land Use YOU, Karen Costanzo, are made a de- coach the Phillies, assisted by Don tive bidding as a “professional service” un- duplicate of the City of Elizabeth. Total Ordinance requires 12 parking fendant in the above entitled action because Sullivan and Brian Salisbury. UNION COUNTY BOARD der the provisions of said Local Public Con- amount required to redeem is $23,629.49, spaces for the medical use and on July 19, 1995, Karen Costanzo, Bergen OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS tracts Law because the services are of such together with interest from March 9, 1999 10 parking spaces for the profes- County and Passaic County, entered a Child Newcomers Bobby and Michele NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD a qualitative nature and will not permit the and costs. sional use – applicant proposes Support Judgment against William Meyers Goines will lead the Expos, and Date Adopted: March 25, 1999 receipt of competitive bids due to the sub- And that unless, at the same time and 10 (one is a handicap space). for a debt of $8,725.09, in the Superior Court jective difference in the work product of place, you or one of you redeem by paying of New Jersey, under Docket No. J255216- Silvia Oliver with Robert Berwick Public Notice is hereby given that the Section 17.04 A of the Land Use such persons and the fact that the ethical the aforesaid sum so found due to plaintiff, 95, Case Number CS41343279F. This con- (also a newcomer) will coach the Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders Ordinance. Ordinance requires requirements of such profession will not then you, and each of you shall be debarred stitutes a subordinate lien on the subject has awarded a contract without competitive parking spaces to be 9 feet x 20 Twins. After a respite, Ed permit such bidding. and foreclosed of and from all right and property. bidding as a professional service or extraor- feet – applicant proposes 8-1/2 Yergalonis returns to coach the BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the equity of redemption of, in and to the lands YOU, Hospital & Doctors Service Bu- dinary, unspecifiable service pursuant to feet x 18 feet. White Sox, assisted by Tim Long N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a). This contract and Mayor ant Clerk are hereby authorized to and premises above set out and described reau, are made a defendant in the above who aided the team last season. the resolution authorizing it is available for sign any and all contract documents with the in the complaint and every part thereof, and Section 17.11 B of the Land Use entitled action because on April 30, 1985, public inspection in the Office of the Clerk of firm of Harry L. Paff Associates, Inc., after a that the plaintiff be vested with an absolute Ordinance. Ordinance requires the defendant(s), Hospital & Doctors Ser- The Yankees will again have Ray the Board. mutually acceptable agreement has been and indefeasible estate of inheritance in fee screening trees be a height of at vice Bureau, entered a Judgment against Moskal and Mary Schiller return- RESOLUTION NO.: 577-99 prepared by the Township Attorney. simple in said lands and premises. least 5 feet at time of planting – William Meyers and Diane Meyers for a debt ing for this season, as will Keith AWARDED TO: Edward Cooper, Esq., Certification of funds is contingent upon Anything to the contrary notwithstanding, applicant’s plan shows a height of $450.18, plus costs and interests, in the Benovengo and George Brokaw 731 North Wood Avenue, Linden, New Jer- the passage and final adoption of the 1999 redemption shall be permitted up until the of 4 feet-6 inches. Superior Court of New Jersey, under Docket sey. Municipal Budget by the Scotch Plains Town- entry of final judgment including the whole of Plans and applications are on file in the No. DJ-19397-85. This constitutes a subor- with the Dodgers. SERVICES: For legal representation on ship Council. the last date upon which judgment is en- Office of the Town Engineer, 959 North dinate lien on the subject property. Jack Egan and Dan Weber will be behalf of Corrections Officer Gerson Jean- A copy of this resolution shall be pub- tered. Avenue, Westfield, New Jersey and may be DONALD F. PHELAN coaching the Rangers and dedi- Marie, in the matter entitled State v. Gerson lished in The Times as required by law DEBORAH T. FELDSTEIN, ESQ. seen Monday through Friday 8;30 a.m. to CLERK OF THE SUPERIOR COURT cated Chris Ironvando and Greg Jean-Marie. within ten (10) days of its passage. Attorney for Plaintiff 4:30 p.m. OF NEW JERSEY COST: In the amount of $1,000. TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS ALLOCCA & PELLEGRINO Kenneth M. Marsh ALLOCCA & PELLEGRINO Aylward will head the Red Sox. All M. Elizabeth Genievich Barbara Riepe 4 Century Drive Secretary 4 Century Drive the volunteers are thanked for their Clerk of the Board Township Clerk Parsippany, New Jersey 07054 Westfield Planning Board Parsippany, New Jersey 07054 dedication, since games are Tues- 1 T – 4/1/99, The Leader Fee: $22.44 1 T – 4/1/99, The Times Fee: $38.25 1 T – 4/1/99, The Leader Fee: $45.39 1 T – 4/1/99, The Leader Fee: $84.66 1 T – 4/1/99, The Leader Fee: $83.13 CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK Page 18 Thursday, April 1, 1999 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Jessica Simpson Addresses Westfield High School Tells SERVICES AND Local Education Issues Second Period Honor Roll CONTINUED FROM PAGE 5 The names of 549 students who earned John O. Carpenter Mary Nielsen Honor Roll standing during the second Francesca Chabrier Erin O’Brien GOODS YOU NEED! school board in Union County alert- value by attending school board work- Julie Cleaves Denise O’Connor marking period at Westfield High School Elisa Cognetti Andrew Osborn ing them to this issue. I believe that shops in areas such as effective in Westfield were recently announced. my initial letter was a catalyst for Jessica L. Cohen Kristen Ostrega boardsmanship, community relations, In the ninth grade, 27 students, or 7.97 Rodger V. Curlik Jessica L. Patterson other districts to join in the fight for curriculum, policy, law and negotia- percent of the 339-member class, were Kathleen Czap Joseph I. Petrsoric education dollars to be spent on be- tions. named to the Distinguished Honor Roll, Krystle K. Dixon Julie E. Phelan half of the many, and not the select “What I love is being able to give which requires an “A” in all major aca- Katherine Dobson Michael J. Pollack FENCING GUTTERS & LEADERS few,” she stated. voice to Scotch Plains-Fanwood con- demic subjects and no grade below a “B” Christopher Dodge Caroline L. Powell Ms. Simpson concluded, “My years cerns, while at the same time influenc- Kevin Doyle Justin Pregenzer in any minor subject. Bethany Dresely Meryl L. Roche Cleaned & Flushed on the board have been quite an educa- ing state education policies which affect One hundred twenty-six students, or Kathryn C. Duddy Joshua Rogers A. PLAIA & SON – Insured – tion. I’ve made a point of increasing my our children directly,” she noted. 37.17 percent of the class, were named to Tyne Duffy Jacob K. Rosenstein the Honor Roll, which requires an “A” or Ian D. Federgreen Travis R. Russo • Underground Rainpipes Unclogged “B” in all subjects, major or minor. Brett Friedman Christian Santomauro • Gutters Screens Morris Gillet, Donald Sheldon In the tenth grade, 21 students, or 6.44 Robert A. Fromtling Ashley Saul All Types of Fence Jesenia V. Gonzalez Gregory G. Scanlon Installed Ken Meise percent of the 326-member class, were named to the Distinguished Honor Roll, Matthew T. Hall Aron R. Schatz Expertly Installed • Minor Repairs Nichole A. Herttua Farryl Scher • No Mess Team Up For BOE Election and 112 students, or 34.36 percent of the Susan M.Hinds Christopher Schwarz New and Repairs class, were named to the Honor Roll. Eleanor Hodara Christine Schwebel scholastic Athletic Association certi- In the eleventh grade, 9 students, or KEN MEISE SCOTCH PLAINS — School board James Ryan Hogan Matthew J. Seagull Free Estimates incumbent Morris H. Gillet and former fied official for over 20 years, which 2.77 percent of the 325-member class, Rachael Horowitz Gavin Shulman NEW were named to the Distinguished Honor Gillian L. Hughes Rebecca Sier Shulman 973-661-1648 (Nutley) Board President Dr. Donald E. Sheldon has given him an understanding of the AREA CODE Roll, and 122 students, or 37.54 percent Kevin M. Johnson Lilya Shuster (908) 654-5222 (Save for Handy Reference) have decided to run for the Scotch importance of athletics to students. of the class, were named to the Honor Richard Kaplan Matthew Simone Plains-Fanwood Board of Education Dr. Sheldon’s career as an educator Roll. Timothy Kelman Carolyn F. Singer as a team. and board member has been marked In the twelfth grade, 16 students, or David King Samuel Sobel The candidates were brought to- by his efforts on behalf of learning Mark V. Kolvites Elizabeth A. Sweeney LANDSCAPING LANDSCAPING 5.52 percent of the 290-member class, Lianna M. Kong Jeffrey Tabachnick gether by the common values they share disabled students. He believes his ex- were named to the Distinguished Honor Jennifer M. Korecky Lauren Talbot • Landscape Design perience as the district’s Director of G. Schuman • Railroad Ties / Patios and the hopes they harbor for the chil- Roll, and 116 students, or 40 percent of Nicholas Korn Katherine Trimble • Spring Cleanups dren of the school district. They be- Special Services, as a parent whose the class, were named to the Honor Roll. Catherine Kuza Pieter N. VanCort & Son Kelly Ann Lane Esther VanPykeren • Plantings lieve that their team candidacy demon- children attended local schools, and as NINTH GRADE strates the kind of cooperative ethic a former board member give him a DISTINGUISHED HONOR ROLL Jonathan B. Lau Jill Veltri Landscaping • FREE Estimates Dania K. Aguero Daniel R. Kagan Gwyneth Lederman Margaret Wei • FREE Soil Analysis that should exist among all school board strong foundation for making deci- Alicia Bilheimer Aaron L. Klinger Evan J. Lee Daniel J. Weinberg Serving the Westfield Area members, and which has historically sions on special education issues. Samantha Bourque-Trieff Steven Krakauer Kyle A. Legones Kristina Williams Complete Landscape Design worked for them. The State Department of Education Alexandra S. Brill Shannon E. Kunath Sean Lewis Jennifer Wilson • 30+ Years of Experience • Licensed & Insured Mr. Gillet and Dr. Sheldon worked has begun a massive overhaul of spe- Ashley A. Carr David Louie Andrew Lin Ki Bong Yang Construction • Maintenance Member of: Julia Chabrier Joshua Ludmer Aimee Lombard Mun Ling Yeow • Westfield Area Chamber of Commerce together to develop the Strategic Plan, cial education regulations. Many stu- • Professional Landscapers’ Alliance Michael Charney Erin M. McClellan ELEVENTH GRADE attempted to juggle a reduction in dents who would have been classified Erin E. Cockren Rosanne Palatucci Free Estimates • Fully Insured • NJ Landscape Contractors’ Association as needing special help under the old DISTINGUISHED HONOR ROLL state funding with growing state man- Kevin J. Cutro Anura A. Patil Laura E. MacNeil Sarah Pietruszki 908-654-5296 Daniel Deserio Sarah E. Round 908•654•8654(908) 654-5222 dates, and handled tough contract ne- guidelines will no longer qualify for Amy Ngeow Kathleen M.Russell-Smith “Dedicated To Your Lawn-Gevity” gotiations and growing student en- that assistance. Rachel Falcone Scott Satkin Elizabeth Nicol Elizabeth C. Schundler rollment while keeping the costs of “Those children who no longer Heather B. Fishberg Lauren E. Solon Kristen E. Pastir Valerie Wicks Robert Freundlich Miriam Zichlin Ines Wu providing a first rate education for qualify for state-mandated services will David Zorn PAINTING ELEVENTH GRADE district students from being too pain- still have the same needs,” stated Mr. NINTH GRADE ful for taxpayers. Gillet, “and regardless of what the state HONOR ROLL HONOR ROLL Elizabeth D. Ambrosia Andrew T. Krasovsky JK’S PAINTING & Mr. Gillet has made several contri- says, I will work to make sure that those Christy Abdelmessieh Matthew Leiz Seth A. Augenstein Jason B. Laderman WALLCOVERING butions to the district’s music pro- students have their needs addressed.” Crystal Aldrich Alex Leong Lucas C. Barrow Jonathan K. Larsen gram. As Past President of the Scotch Dr. Sheldon added, “It’s a shame Jane Anderson Megan A. Lesko Kathryn A. Bartholomew Stephanie A. Larson W. Matthew Andzel Joshua D. Lieberman Danielle F. Baukh Derek R. Lartaud INSTALLATION Plains-Fanwood High School Music that in an attempt to have the schools Christopher Annese Daisy D. Linares fit their formula, the Department of Christopher Benson Rong Liu Boosters, he is an advocate to the board John Barbiere Matthew K. Lowenstein Kay H. Bhagat Jeff Lynes ✧ Residential for the music program, and said he was Education is willing to sacrifice those Sasha M.Bartolf Rui Lu Stefanie M. Bistak Jaime L. Mack ✧ pleased that the board will purchase least able to lose services.” Tara Behr Jeffrey P. Luker Adrianne D. Blauvelt Linda E. Madorma ✧ Commercial Jonathan R. Bender Caitlin MacDonald Adam M. Brundage Marjorie R. Madresh new uniforms for the high school He continued, “That’s just one of the Joshua M.Bengal Christopher Mackay Marching Band. reasons I want to serve on the board. Michael C. Brunhofer Julianne Mandrillo Call Joe Klingebiel Charles Benisch Elizabeth A. Madresh Janice M. Buccino Judy S. Mathew He has been a United States Swim- My family and I have been blessed, Priya Bhasin Sarah Mahran Ryan Buntain Lauren A. Mattes (908) 322-1956 ming, National Collegiate Athletic As- and I feel duty-bound to put my back- Moa T. Biftu Kristin L. Mann Matthew C. Cahill Aubrey P. McGovern sociation, and New Jersey State Inter- ground to good use.” Michael Biggs Timothy Mansfield Clare E. Cambria Casey C. McKay FULLY INSURED FREE ESTIMATES James Bridgeman Christina M. Massa William E. Cashman Maura W. McMahon Matthew Brinkmann Katie Massenzio Kitty Chang Ariel C. Millman Theodore A. Brown Sara McGovern Jenn-Tyng Chern Sara J. Mirsky Daniel J. Caprario Ryan Miller Brian S. Chiger Lisa G. Orchier PAVING PERFECT PAINTING Edward Saridaki Seeks Erica Cenci Theresa B. Murphy Sang Ho Choi Natalie M. Orsini Michael Charmatz Michael Nahaczewski Michael J. Ciacciarelli Brian C. Osborn Over 20 Years Experience • Fully Insured Matthew D. Chazanow Ann M.Nason Mary Clancy David Paik Residential & Commercial Line Item Accountability Tara Christakos Roxane Nassirpour Tara Lyn Clarke Amanda W. Parker RALPH Stephen Collucci Ashley Nemec Carrie A. Clyne Virginia R. Paynter 100’s of Area Homeowners Maureen Cooke Julee Noguchi Paige E. Corbett Lawrence Persky INC. Available as References Erin Corbett Molly Orbach Abigail Coxson Joshua M. Ponzio CHECCHIO , In SP-F School Budget Bryan Cordes Jeremy Owens Jessica Coxson Marina K. Powell BLACK TOP Robert Daurio Neil Owens Exterior & Interior Color Design in the business areas, but there is still Catherine A. Curran Mairen Priestley PAVING SCOTCH PLAINS -Administrators Courtney N. Donahue Lisa K. Paul Stephen Cusimano Joshua Ray Power Washing Free Estimates of public funds must be made to realize a considerable amount of work to do James M. Donovan Morgan Pearlman James W. Daly Justin D. Renard • Driveways Deck Sealing Carpentry Work that the “status quo” won’t satisfy tax- on the instructional items.” Amy Beth Early Elizabeth A. Perrella Claire DeCampo Sandra L. Rhein Parking Lots FREE Gregory R. Elliott Andrew Pilecki Elizabeth C. Dixon Katherine R. Richards ESTIMATES HEPA Vacuum System for Sanding payers anymore, Scotch Plains- According to Mr. Saridaki, who Kiera Evans Kristen Pollock • Concrete or Fanwood Board of Education member works for a children’s publisher in Jason Dreyer Giovanna Romano Masonry Work Alexandra F. Fetissoff Marian Pomann Christopher Driscoll Abigail Rose OWNER ON THE JOB • NO SUBS and candidate for reelection, Edward Springfield, several accounts were in- Daniel Finestein Devin Power Lindsey El Koury Oliver J. Round J. Saridaki, Jr., said this week. creased at a flat percentage. Although Joseph Fischetti Kevin M.Riley Jenna C. Ellsworth Randolph Russell 889-4422 (908) 272-4456 Bret Fleming Christine Romano Sara Finestein Daniel S. Sawicki “Line item accountability in all bud- he feels this practice is unacceptable, Amy L. Frank Jennifer G. Rosenblum gets funded with our tax dollars should he said that “the lack of accurate his- M. Erik Finne Joseph W. Schaefer Christopher Freisen Elisabeth P. Salemme Timothy O. Flannery Jennifer L. Schembs be required. Nowhere is this account- torical spending records this year leaves Pamela Fried David J. Santoriello Julia W. Gates Pearl P. Shaykevich ability needed more than in our local the district no alternative but to allow Jonathon Gerson Ryan D. Schafer Christine Genova Russell B. Siegel school budgets. Budget managers must for modest 3 percent increases in some Christopher Gismondi Elizabeth Schaffer David L. Gialanella Yaron Sigal Bethany Goldman Rory Schulman Sasha M. Gibbons-Ohr Kathryn M. Solon PROFESSIONAL be required to show how and where accounts. Elyse F. Goldweitz Daniel B. Seeger the current year’s moneys were spent The candidate has also stated that if Shana Golembo Abigail K. Speck Jessica Gordon Bree Sherry Lisa R. Goodman Gabriella Spinnato and justify spending changes proposed reelected, he expects to work toward Adam Gormley Shaun Simone Jack A. Gordon George A. Stribling, Jr. for the coming year,” the candidate eliminating this type of budgeting in Eli Harel Brett Snowden Valerie E. Griffeth Neil Talreja SERVICES explained. future years. Mr. Saridaki said he wants Jennifer J. Hayes Michael C. Sofka Sara Guerin Melissa Tirone Megan Hein Jessica Ann Speir “The old practice of padding the to include budget accountability as an Neha Gupta John Toriello Elizabeth B. Heisler Michael K. Stanley Thomas Hanscom Luis E. Torres budget to match the increase in the integral part of all of the district’s bud- Sarah Heitner Laura Starkey Zachary A. Hanson-Hart Tanya Tran cost of living must stop. The Scotch get managers’ performance evalua- Caroline Helfman Evan Statton Rose Davis Hely Brian E. Villane ACCOUNTANT ACCOUNTANT Plains-Fanwood School District has tions in coming years. Daniel L. Hertz Gregory Stewart Megan M. Hobson Adam Wachstein Katherine Hild Joanna G. Todaro Julie C. Iannazzone Kate Walsh been moving closer to full ‘line item’ Mr. Saridaki said he believes that Eric Hollander Rosemary Topar accountability over the last two years, given the proper incentive, district bud- David M. Illes, Jr. Joshua Warren • Fast Turn-Around Elizabeth A. Horan Melanie L. Totams Erica G. Kamler Jeffrey N. Weber Theresa A. Mitchell but there is still a long way to go. get managers will be capable of saving Karen Huskey Marie B. Tracy Scott Kautzmann Dara Weinberg • Flexible Payment Terms “Although Scotch Plains-Fanwood significant sums without adversely Nicole Infantino Adam Turner Adam N. Kaye Peter Wilson Certified Public Accountant Mara Judd Jessica R. Tyminski Christopher Keenoy Jennifer Woodbury has been fortunate in having very impacting students’ education. Cameron D. Kelly Kaitlin Valla • Convenient Hours & honest district business administra- These savings could then be used Joanna D. Koeppel Jessica L. Wyckoff Katherine R. Kreil Pieter W.VanIperen Paul Kolterjahn Douglas J. Yates Location Individual & Business Tax tors, there is still a need for a ‘watch- for expansion of the academic pro- Jennifer A. Lamont Andrea Waksman dog’ on the school board,” Mr. grams or improvement of facilities. Morgan B. Lang Thomas Weingarten TWELFTH GRADE and Accounting Services Michael Lau Jonathan P. Williams DISTINGUISHED HONOR ROLL Saridaki stated. For example, he explained, say a bud- Tara Bhandari Rebecca A. Matro NEIL F. SCHEMBRE get manager of a building constructs TENTH GRADE Certified Public Accountant – Over 10 Years Experience – Elected to the board in 1996, Mr. Diana Burdulia Meghann McMahon Quality, Professional Service at Reasonable Prices Saridaki has been the Finance Liaison his budget using strong historical DISTINGUISHED HONOR ROLL Marta Capasso Amy E. Molnar Ushma Dedhiya Andrew Olsen George Chaung Daniel Moore (908) 322-6066 • (908) 322-4138 Chairman on board for the last two spending analysis, justifying each line Charles Dodge Kate Onishi years. He said his experience in finan- item. Danielle K. Constandis Ilka Netravali 266 North Avenue, Fanwood (908) 322-3213 David P. Geenberg Elizabeth Ottoson Christine Gambino Christopher Phelan cial management has placed him in the The manager then works diligently Bradley S. Gillin Richard R. Rowe Laura Gornowski Nefthi Sandeep position of being that “watchdog.” to manage his budget so that no ac- Edward W.Hogan Randi Siegel Jennifer Matro Matthew J. Stamatoff Lisa E. Krieger Joseph Swingle AVAILABLE PHARMACY Mr. Saridaki said he feels that the counts are over extended and some Alexander Leger Sheil J. Tamboli TWELFTH GRADE proposed 1999-2000 budget, which have funds remaining at year end. Anne Loughlin Christina Yang HONOR ROLL TIFFANY includes an increase of approximately Based on this scenario, Mr. Saridaki Victoria McCabe Allen Yu Tracy Aliche Richard W. Lang, 3rd DRUGS 1.8 percent above the prior year’s ad- explained, the funds remaining at year M. Ryan O’Donohue Peter Yu Elizabeth M. Ancharski Andrew S. Lange This Space end could be made available in the Eric Zimak Kevin Anton Rachel L. Laskow Open 7 Days a Week justed budget, does an “adequate” job Mario C. Barbiere Terri Lee of fulfilling the district’s needs while next year’s budget for program pilots TENTH GRADE Evan S. Baum Emily Lieberman Available Daily 8:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. HONOR ROLL Available Saturday 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. keeping the tax increase to the com- or improvements to their facility that Nicole A. Bentivegna Roger H. Lieberman Rachel E. Ackerman Ryan S. MacDonald Michael J. Bird Wendy Lin Sundays 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. munities under 3 percent would enhance the staff’s job perfor- Jacob D. Albertson Kelley Masterson He stated at a recent budget presen- mance and satisfaction. Mary E. Brautigam Jessica M. Lutkenhouse Call Marisa Anthony Carolyn A. Matthews Monique N. Brendel Deirdre K. Lynn Hudson Vitamin Products tation that, “this year’s budget goes a Mr. Saridaki is one of six candidates Ilyssa Barer Shawn W. McCabe Russell Stover Candies Jessica L. Brendler Andrea Maltese Joanna long way towards meeting our goal of running for the two open Scotch Plains Christopher Beil Breigh Ann Menza Rebecca Brinkmann Susan L. Masteller line item planning and accountability seats on the board this year. David A. Bhasin Michael J. Meredith Inna Bruter Sayaka Matsuda AMPLE FREE PARKING Matthew Borchin John W. Merriman Donald J. Bucciarelli Kathleen McGrath Jessica A. Bowers Kristin Messina (908) 232-4407 FREE PICK UP & DELIVERY Alaina Buckland Elizabeth McKeon Rebecca Brachman Jessica E. Meylor Sara R. Burnett Andrew J. Mclaughlin 233-2200 Scott R. Brewster Evan J. Molloy Seth Burstein Jason R. Merritt Kevin Buckland Rachel E. Moloshok Timothy Caprario Kate E. Mortenson Ryan J. Burke Qiana Monroe Sara Jane Carpenter Caitlin Nish REAL ESTATE KIDS GROUP Meredith S. Campbell Conner Mulvee Veronica Chapman Thomas B. O’Connell Mari Nicole Candelore Julie M. Muroff Peter Jenn-J Chern Melanie E. Page Jennifer Chiesa Jocelyn Pashko Children’s Social Shin Y. Choi Emily K. Paul Skills Group Toastmasters Announce Francine Chow Christopher Perrella Gladys Chow Amanda B. Pirozzi Gold (973) 458-0055 Upcoming Meeting Andrea M. Constandis James Pollack Kenneth T. Cappuccio, MSW, LCSW Allison Cook Diana Pritsker WESTFIELD — Toastmasters of Adrienne Coppa Amanda S. Purvis PETER HOGABOOM, ABR, CRS, GRI Psychotherapist Kathryn A. Cuca Vrinda Rao BROKER/ASSOCIATE Westfield will meet tonight, Thurs- Camille B. Cuenca Alyson Rentrop An opportunity for day, April 1, at 7:45 p.m. in the Jeffrey R. Diamond Katherine Riley Office: 908-232-0455 public-speaking group’s new meet- Brandon Doerr David Roberts Pager: 908-965-6713 your child to enhance Laura Dvorak Jamie L. Rood social skills & build ing home, Sunrise Assisted Living of Joshua Falcone Allison Rosenthal “Pete’s Marketing self-esteem in a Westfield, 240 Springfield Avenue. Jenna Fertakos Christine Salerno Sells Homes!” supportive environment Recently, the group was involved Michael Friedman Beth R. Satkin in an area public speaking contest Kitty E. Fromtling Harold R. Schliesske, Jr. MANOR PARK COLONIAL Yair Ghitza James D. Schliesske WESTFIELD – Immaculate and charming with loads of updates! sponsored by Toastmasters Interna- Katherine D. Gildea Alexander Schwarzer-Muth ORAL SURGERY New Kitchen and Bath. Refinished hardwood floors, stone Fireplace tional at Schering-Plough in Brian Gillin Megan V. Shutts Kenilworth. Rebecca M. Goldberg Suzannah F. Skolnik-Smith in Living Room, new roof and gutters, newly painted inside and out, Speakers at this week’s meeting Lisa Gorbaty Brooke E. Smith Westfield Oral Surgery Associates, P.C. new hot water heater. Finished basement and new electrical service. Devin D. Griffiths Erin Spafford will be Sandy Aptecker and Fontaine Emilia Guasconi Alicia Starkey Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons Great family neighborhood. WSF-8035 $219,000 Gotti of Mountainside and Karen Adriana Luci Guerra Cortney Stone COLDWELL BANKER RESIDENTIAL BROKERAGE Sciaraffa of Plainfield. Evaluators Bo Quan Han Michael Stotler Philip R. Geron, D.M.D., F.A.A.O.M.S. will be Steve Bacque of Linden, Phil Lauren Harris Robert Stroud N.J. Specialty Permit # 3102 Westfield Office Andrea Hester Elise K. Tate 209 Central Avenue Munkacsy of South Bound Brook Laurie Ann Hogan Christine E. Thompson Kelsey W. Ill Lindsay E. Totams • Dental Extractions ~ Implants • • Snoring ~ Sleep Apnea • (908) 233-5555 and Jack Pfanne of Cranford. The Toastmaster will be Deb Marie Isolda Anna B. Tracy • T.M.J. ~ Headaches • Philip Jan Margaret Turner KIMBERLEY A. HALEY Krajcik of Cranford. The Opener M. Oliver Janney Lisa Marie Villalobos will be given by Anne Baker of • Cosmetic Jaw ~ Facial Reconstruction • MAKING REAL ESTATE REAL EASY Kristina R. Jarmas Dominick C. Volini ( ) Westfield, and the Topics Master will Susan Kapuscinski Natalie Warren 320 Lenox Avenue, Westfield • 908 233-8088 Member NJAR Million Dollar Club - Gold Level 1998 be Noel Crawford of Mountainside. John P. Kazazis Andrew Wislocki ©1997 Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage Corporation. An Equal Opportunity Company. Amanda M. Kelly Soyoung Yang Equal Housing Opportunity. Each Office Independently Owned and Operated. The group meets the first, second Vanessa Kober Liza J. Yannuzzi and fourth Thursdays of the month. Laura Krasnor Robin A. Yudkovitz CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood Thursday, April 1, 1999 Page 19 Deerfield School Tells Common Cause Applauds – Obituaries – Second Marking Period Westfield for Clean Robert Hendry, 80, Was Electrician Honor Roll Students Government Ordinance Deerfield School recently released its honor roll for the second marking period. WESTFIELD — Common Cause With Local No. 262 in Newark To be included on the High Honor Roll, New Jersey said that Westfield is now students must achieve four “A’s”, one among those leading the charge state- Robert Hendry, 80, of Scotch the Watchung Avenue Presbyterian “B” in all subjects with a minimum of a Plains, died on Monday, March 29, wide for clean government, with the Church in North Plainfield. B letter grade in minor subjects. adoption of the organization’s model at Muhlenberg Regional Medical He had served in the United States To be placed on the Honor Roll, stu- Clean Government Ordinance to ban Center in Plainfield. Army Air Corp during World War II. dents must have at least two “B’s” in all political fundraising on government Born in Scotland, he had lived in Mr. Hendry graduated from the major and minor subjects. property. Plainfield before moving to Scotch Casey Jones Aeronautical School in SIXTH GRADE The ordinance, which was drafted by Plains 50 years ago. 1945. HIGH HONOR ROLL attorneys who are recognized authori- He worked as an electrician for the Surviving are his wife, Anges J. Julia Arpino Nicholas Margello Brittany Bento Christine McCurdy ties on municipal government in New international union I.B.O. Electrical Miko Hendry. Phonishia Borsellino Samantha Pingor Jersey, was adopted unanimously on a Works, Local No. 262, in Newark Arrangements were handled by the Anthony DeRose Stacey O’Sullivan bipartisan vote. until he retired in 1961. He also was Memorial Funeral Home, 155 South Ashley Force Joseph Pijanowski David Golush, a local resident who a member of the union. Avenue, Fanwood. James Hughes Molly Schmidt presented the ordinance in front of the April 1, 1999 Evan Kaplan Vera Souvorova He was a former communicant of Freddi Mack Morgan Starkey Council in January, appeared at the MONETARY ADVISORS Moira Kelly, a Westfield resident, will join Emmy Lyndsey Thomas Council meeting to thank Mayor Tho- Marjorie S. McCaulley, Homemaker; Award-winning anchor Steve Adubato this week for “Money Matters,” a SIXTH GRADE mas C. Jardim and members of the Caucus: New Jersey special presentation. HONOR ROLL council for raising the flag of civic Jillian Bottita Zachary Januik values over his community. Served in Naval Reserves During War Katie Checklin Nicholas Keller “Citizens everywhere are concerned Ryan Faella Ashley Massa Marjorie S. McCaulley of Westfield Hospital Auxiliary, the Westfield Local Resident to Appear Adam Foti Matthew Miller about runaway political fundraising. I died on Monday, March 22, in Over- Garden Club and the Westfield Ser- Adam Geiger Matthew Taeschler took it upon myself to attend a recruit- look Hospital in Summit. vice League. SEVENTH GRADE ment meeting for the Citizens’ Army, On ‘Money Matters’ Show HIGH HONOR ROLL as well as a training session that pre- Born in Camp Hill, Pennsylvania, She served in the United States Michael Amalfe Marissa DeAnna Naval Reserves during World War II. pared me to bring the ordinance to our she had lived in Cleveland, Ohio WESTFIELD — Moira Kelly, a April 4, at 6 a.m. and 10 a.m. Marissa Basile Jennifer Hauser town,” explained Mr. Golush. “The before moving to Westfield 47 years Mrs. McCaulley earned a Bach- Westfield resident, will join Emmy “Money Matters” will also air on Michael Biel Sarah Hu elor of Fine Arts Degree in Fine Arts Jamie Boyce Justin Polce passage of this ordinance serves to re- ago. Award-winning anchor Steve various cable outlets across the state Anthony DeAngelis Kevin Wyvratt affirm to the citizens of Westfield that Mrs. McCaulley was a homemaker. from Pennsylvania State University. Adubato this week for “Money Mat- during March and April. For addi- SEVENTH GRADE we can put trust, confidence and pride She was a member of the Overlook Surviving are her husband, Samuel ters,” a Caucus: New Jersey special tional information, visit the Caucus HONOR ROLL in our local government.” A. McCaulley, Jr.; a son, Samuel A. presentation. web site at www.caucusnj.org. Nicole Baseil Brittany Hamtil Common Cause New Jersey, a non- McCaulley, 3rd, of Bedminster; a Jean Brodian Arda Hotz Gordon E. Becker, 78 “Money Makers” is a two-part se- Eric Feller Irene Lentis partisan group that is working to re- daughter, Jane E. McCaulley of Chi- ries teaching people how to make Chase Golomb Brian Wolford form campaign financing in the state Gordon Edward Becker, 78, of cago; a brother, Christian L. Siebert, their money work for them. Part two EIGHTH GRADE and on a federal level, has formed a Marietta, Georgia, died Monday, Jr. of Camp Hill; a sister, Natalie in the series, “Women and Money,” Area Students Earn HIGH HONOR ROLL group it calls the Citizens’ Army Move- March 29. Froehlich of Mechanicsburg, Penn- will look at the issues, challenges Craig Andersson Estrella Lopez ment. It is described by Common Cause He was a resident of Westfield for Dean’s List Status Salvatore Arpino Kristin Manzo sylvania; and a grandson. and opportunities that women face Katrina Blasi Shaun Modi New Jersey as a grassroots attempt to 23 years, and a resident of Clearwater, A memorial service was held on when it comes to money makers. At Rensselaer Institute John Bodenchak Jessica Nichols get more people involved in their local Florida for nine years prior to mov- Thursday, March 25, at the Higgins Ms. Kelly believes that it is a mis- Daniel Drake Deirdre Norris government. Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute has Ashley Ferrell Constance Souder ing to Marietta four years ago. and Bonner Echo Lake Funeral Home conception that a lot of money is announced the names of local students The Citizens’ Army trains citizens in Mr. Becker received a bachelors Brian Gardner Nicole Taeschler developing and presenting local ordi- in Westfield. The committal service needed to work with a broker to who achieved Dean’s List status for the Suzanne Hopkins Lindsay Vlachakis degree in physics from Columbia was private. fall semester. Stacy Vlachakis nances aimed at reforming campaign invest. On the program, a financial financing. College in 1942 and later received a April 1, 1999 expert will offer practical advice about The Dean’s List recognizes full-time EIGHTH GRADE Doctoral Degree in Physics from students who maintain grade-point aver- HONOR ROLL “With the Westfield adoption we have money to the guests. Tara Crane Michael Margello gained more momentum and now have Columbia University. Burton C. Polglase, 91 Made possible by Summit Bank, ages of 3.0 out of a possible 4.0 and have He taught physics at Stanford Uni- no grades below “C.” Ashley Criscitiello Chuck Orlando several ordinances being presented, in- Burton C. Polglase, 91, of “Money Makers” will air on the fol- The local students are Andrea J. Maggi David Dempsey Jennifer Punsal troduced, or in the process of adoption, versity in Palo Alto, California. He Plainfield, died on Monday, March lowing dates on PBS: “Women and Nicole Ehrhardt Christine Reidy retired from Bell Labs in 1985 after of Scotch Plains, a freshman majoring in Jude Faella Brittany Sanders with more to come as Common Cause 29, at home. Money” Thirteen/WNET NJN-Pub- engineering; and Jonathan W. Jones of Katelyn Fenton Jamie Tam continues to take its Citizens’ Army Move- 33 years, where he was a member of Born in LaPorte, Indiana, he had lic Television, Saturday, April 3, at Westfield, a junior who is majoring in the Technical Staff. Kevin Guidicipietro Christine Weag ment statewide,” said Rob Holzapfel, lived in Scarsdale, New York before 12:30 p.m. and 7:30 a.m., Sunday, management. Steven Kress Kailey Wheaton Coordinator of the Citizens’ Army. Mr. Becker was an active member moving to Plainfield 26 years ago. of the Lutheran Church and a four- He was a graduate of the Univer- year member of the Living Faith sity of Michigan where he received a Bible Church in Roswell, Georgia. Bachelor of Science Degree in Engi- Surviving are his wife of 42 years, neering. Bette Becker; three sons, Reverend Mr. Polglase was a mechanical Paul F. Becker of Kingsport, Tennes- engineer and prior to retiring in 1985, see, Reverend Carl H. Becker of was Vice President of M.A.N. Roland, Marietta, Rex L. Becker of St. Louis, USA, Inc. in Middlesex. He had for- Missouri; three sisters, Mildred Graf merly been the President of R. H. Hoe of Lubbock, Texas, Juanita Lutz of in The Bronx. Ames, Iowa, and Marion Krentz, of He was a member of Grace Episco- Chicago; and six grandchildren. pal Church in Plainfield. A Memorial Service will be held on He was predeceased by his first Saturday, April 10, at the Living Faith wife, Vivian Mettling Polglase, in Bible Church in Roswell, Georgia. 1965. Arrangements are being handled Surviving are his wife, Maria N. by the Cremation Society of the South Polglase; two sons, Burton C. in Austell, Georgia. Polglase, 3rd, and John C. Polglase; April 1, 1999 three stepdaughters, Barbara Bryden, Margi Ley and Deborah Evelyn Lambert, 90 Gegner; a brother, Richard Evelyn Krohne Lambert, 90, of Polglase; a sister, Doris Cook, and Pittstown died on Tuesday, March 10 grandchildren. 23, at the Stone Arch Health Center A Funeral Service will be held in Pittstown. tomorrow, Friday, April 2, at 8 p.m. Born in Alpine, Mrs. Lambert was at the Memorial Funeral Home, 155 an officer in the Salvation Army. She South Avenue, Fanwood. Visiting was in charge of the bookkeeping hours will be on April 2 from 6 to 8 staff at the organization’s New York p.m. City headquarters following almost Memorial donations may be made 10 years of service in Syracuse, Roch- in lieu of flowers to the American ester and Buffalo, New York. Heart Association, 2550 U.S. High- After her marriage, she was active way 1, North Brunswick, 08902- PRICED TO SELL YESTERYEAR'S CHARM, TODAY'S CONVENIENCES in the Sister Kenny Foundation and 4301. Spacious Colonial set on park like grounds. Four Bedrooms, 3½ Beautifully decorated 4 Bedroom Colonial completely renovated in other charitable organizations. April 1, 1999 Baths, Living Room with fireplace, Formal Dining Room, Family the 1990's, but still has the charm of the 1920's. This home boasts She was a member of the United Room off roomy Eat-in Kitchen. Extras include hardwood floors, a young, white Eat-in Kitchen, hardwood floors, young roof, Methodist Church in Westfield. central air & newer roof. Convenient to schools, shopping & Thermopane windows & 200 amp electrical service. Short walk to Surviving are her daughter, Pauline transportation. Offered at $289,900 in Westfield. schools, town & transportation. Offered at $319,000 in Westfield. Lambert, and three grandchildren. ® Funeral arrangements were pri- CONTACT vate. 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Sets Annual Cabaret Show HELP WANTED HELP WANTED VOLUNTEERS NEEDED BABY SITTER NEEDED: In our Vocalists Melissa Loderstedt and Ms. Loderstedt has appeared at Easier Than You Might Think Westfield home, M-F, 7:45 am to John Schweska will reproduce their Plays in the Park, CDC, and WCP. Westfield Rescue Squad seeks 5:45 pm. Caring for our 5 y/o and New York City cabaret show, Cel- Mr. Schweska, who has also been persons willing to train as Emer- 2 y/o daughters. Must have a car ebration, at the Cranford Dramatic active with the CDC and WCP, has gency Medical Technicians. Valid and speak English. Non-smokers Club (CDC) on Saturday, April 10, performed in cabaret theater with NJ Driv. Lic. req., min. 4 hrs./wk. only. at 8 p.m. Mr. Cooke in New York and Boston We offer 24 hr. coverage. Select Call (908) 789-9769 This special fundraiser represents for 10 years. a duty period that’s right for you. Please Leave a Message the dual effort of two local theaters Mr. Cooke was the associate Wkday 9 am - 1 pm or 1-5 pm slots — the CDC and the Westfield Com- conductor for the Broadway re- are perfect for parents of school munity Players (WCP). vival of Sweeney Todd, and was children. HELP WANTED The show had a successful run in the pianist for Andrew Lloyd * * * * * November at the Don’t Tell Mama Webber’s Broadway production of Seeks trainees as Dispatchers. PART-TIME Cabaret and Nightclub in Manhat- Aspects of Love, among other pro- Min. 2 hrs./wk. All training pro- YOUTH HANDYMAN tan. fessional credits. vided. Work with seniors in Westfield Musical director and accompanist To reserve tickets, please call the Call the Recruiting Team at – 20 hrs. per week at $7.50 per Andrew Cooke is an integral part of CDC box office at (908) 276-7611. (908) 233-2500 for details hr. Further information call the show, which covers various causes The theater is located at 78 Winans PEACE PRIZE At a recent presentation at Roosevelt Intermediate School, American Red Cross at (908) of celebration in life, including love, Avenue in Cranford. Tickets are $12 eighth grade student Anna Tabachnik was honored for winning the local HELP WANTED 232-7090, Monday through Fri- talent, work, and just the joy of liv- and the audience is invited for a post- competition and for winning third place in the district level competition in the day, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. ing. show reception. Quality Day Camp in Morris Lions Clubs Peace Poster Contest. Westfield Lions Club Peace Poster Chairman County has openings in the fol- Douglas Schembs, Jr. holding the winning entry, while artist Anna, center, and Roosevelt Intermediate School art instructor, Anne Cohen, right, display the lowing areas: Counselors (High certificates awarded to the student. School graduates and older), Fi- bers, Wood, Sports, High Ropes, HELP WANTED Betty Lynch Cooking, Photography, Nature, Anna Tabachnik Awarded Tennis, Newspaper, Maintenance. Real Estate Sales Top 1% in Coldwell Banker Please Call (973) 895-3200 or SCHOLARSHIP NJAR Million Dollar Club e-mail [email protected] for 1998 Gold Level For Lions Club Peace Poster more information PROGRAM WESTFIELD — Anna Tabachnik, International President’s Elite of effort exhibited by the Roosevelt HELP WANTED a Roosevelt Intermediate School students. “I’m proud that we were able Train and Earn eighth grade student, was honored for to provide them with the opportunity Unique Opportunity We will sponsor your pre-Li- Satisfied Customers winning the local competition and for to share their visions with us,” he noted. Combine your bookkeeping/ac- cense Course, Offer you hands winning third place in the district level Lions Clubs International has spon- counting skills with your love of on and Classroom Training, f or o ver 26 y ears competition in the Lions Clubs Peace sored the contest for 11 years to em- music as Operations Manager for Guarantee your Personal Suc- Poster Contest. phasize the importance of world peace our acclaimed symphony orches- cess, Help you Earn while you Your Goals are My Goals Anna has won this honor for the to young people everywhere. Anna’s tra. Full charge bookkeeping. Da- learn! second year in a row at the district poster was among more than 300,000 tabase management. Day-to-day Please Call John Luxur y Townhouse level. entries submitted worldwide. operations. Concert coordination. She was given an engraved desk set The Westfield Lions Club has spon- Daily contact with artists and pa- Today and savings bond at a recent presenta- sored the contest at Roosevelt Inter- trons. Proficient using MS Word, 908-654-3300 tion at her school. mediate School for the past five years. Access, Excel, Quicken. Office 908-654-3300 Douglas Schembs, Jr., Westfield Roosevelt Principal Ken Shulack and located in downtown Westfield. Lions Club Peace Poster Chairman, art instructor Anne Cohen supported Mail or fax resumé to: said he was impressed by the amount the contest. Executive Director HELP WANTED Westfield Symphony Orchestra PART-TIME - RETAIL SALES Poppyfields Commemorates 224 East Broad Street Take a break from Rosie and Westfield, NJ, 07090 the soaps!!! Part-time sales as- Fax: (908) 232-2446 sociate (2-3 days per week) to First Year Anniversary No phone calls, please. join the congenial staff at a fast Walking distance to town and transportation to NYC. 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CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK Page 22 Thursday, April 1, 1999 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Boy Scouts Enjoy Adventures During Trip to Emerald Isle WESTFIELD — Watchung Area vice project for the parish priest of St. Council Boy Scout Troop No. 73, Mary’s Roman Catholic Church sponsored by the Holy Trinity Ro- there, and attended an assembly in man Catholic Church, and Troop their honor at the National School. No. 79, sponsored by St. Helen’s Scout Leader Rob Whitehead pre- Roman Catholic Church, both in sented School Principal Sean Westfield, recently traveled during McMahon with the insignia of the winter recess to the Republic of Ire- Boy Scouts of America and with a land. United States Flag, which had been This week-long International Tour, specifically flown for this purpose conducted in cooperation with the over the United States Capitol Build- Scout Association of Ireland, in- ing in Washington D.C. volved 10 scouts and four leaders The scouts also witnessed the ca- from Westfield. The host scout troop pabilities of the Internet, as the Troop in Ireland was the 16th Limerick, No. 73 web site was accessed via Patrickswell Scouts. computer in a classroom 3000 miles A TRIP TO ENGLAND...Students in the Westfield Day Care Center’s kinder- The American Boy Scouts were from Westfield in a matter of sec- garten class recently portrayed the British Royal Court. Pictured, left to right housed at the Scout Center located onds. and dressed for their parts, are: Adam Ziering (guard); Anthony Mileto within the Curragh Chase National A Friday evening farewell camp- (policeman); Alec Friedlander (prince); Kevin Swan (king); Charlotte Haughney Forest in Adare, County Limerick. fire was attended by a delegation of (queen); Krista Embrett (princess); Billy Hedley (policeman); and Adam Their itinerary included scenic three Irish Scout Troops at the Scout Fischette (guard). parts of the west coast of Ireland, Center, as boys from both sides of the GEOGRAPHY BEE WINNER...Kyle Gillyard, a fifth grader at McKinley including the Dingle Peninsula, Atlantic sealed the friendships they School in Westfield, won the school level competition of the National Geographic County Kerry, the Lakes of had established during the Westfield Bee after a lively contest with other contestants from the fourth and fifth grade Local Pianists to Perform Killarney and the Torc Waterfalls, classes. He received a medal and a Certificate of Achievement for the honor. Kyle scouts’ visit. took the written test that could qualify him for the next level of competition in along with the Gap of Dunloe in the Boys age 12 and up are invited to this 12th annual geography contest. With Plainfield Symphony Slieve Mist Mountains, the visit Troop No. 73 at Holy Trinity Macgillycuddy’s Reeks, and the School or Troop No. 79 at St. The Plainfield Symphony has an- mals for two pianos. Cliffs of Moher. Helen’s Center on Monday evenings Music Marathon to Benefit nounced that pianists Allen and Pe- The Plainfield Symphony’s upcom- In the village of Mullagh in County if interested in becoming part of ter Yu of Westfield have been named ing concert on Sunday, April 11, will Clare, the Scouts performed a ser- Boy Scouting. winners of the orchestra’s concerto mark the memory of Otto Altenburg, Fund; Musicians Sought competition for young musicians. president of the Altenburg Piano The fifteen year old brothers will House in Elizabeth, who for many The Fiordaliso Music Studio will 2 to 8 p.m.; and two Sundays, April appear with the Symphony in Camille years contributed to the musical life host the Third Annual Music Mara- 11 and 18, from 10:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saint-Saens’s Carnival of the Ani- of New Jersey. Mr. Altenburg was an thon in April to benefit The Valerie Participants who play in individual authority on keyboard instruments. Fund, a nonprofit organization that practice rooms will be asked to create On this occasion, the Altenburg helps to provide financial support for an individual plan of continuous play, Matthew Corson Ends Piano House also has named Allen the comprehensive medical care of provide an estimate of how long they and Peter Yu co-recipients of the Otto children with cancer and blood dis- may play, and collect monetary Marine Basic Training Altenburg Young Pianist Prize. The orders. pledges based on the number of min- SCOTCH PLAINS – United States honor brings with it a $3,000 schol- All local music students are in- utes they expect to play. Marine Private First Class Matthew arship stipend the brothers may use vited to participate in the event. Any Following the marathon, students R. Corson recently completed 12 to further their musical studies. and all musical instruments are wel- will be responsible for collecting the weeks of basic training at Marine In 1996, Allen and Peter Yu made come. money owed based on the official Corps Recruit Depot in Parris Is- their debut, offering a benefit perfor- The “Music Marathon” will take tally of the number of minutes they land, South Carolina, and was pro- mance for the Polish Cultural Foun- place on two consecutive Fridays: played. moted to his present rank. dation in Clark. They have played at April 9 and 16, from 7 to 10 p.m.; on Families and friends of partici- The training involved a physical the annual convention in New York two Saturdays, April 10 and 17, from pants are welcome to visit during the conditioning program as well as nu- City of the Chinese-American Aca- marathon, which will take place at merous hours dedicated to classroom demic and Professional Society, and 508 Livingston Avenue, Livingston. and field assignments. for Governor Christine Whitman and April Talk Scheduled All students will receive participa- Recruits learned first aid, uniform the New Jersey State Legislature in tion certificates, and prizes will be regulations, combat water survival, Trenton. For Getting Youngsters awarded based on the most minutes marksmanship, hand-to-hand com- In the spring of 1997 Allen and Ready For School played and the largest amount of bat and assorted weapons training. Peter were named co-winners of the money collected. They also received instruction in Alex Chiappinelli Memorial Etude A TASTE OF IRELAND Westfield Boy Scouts are pictured on a visit to the PLAINFIELD - Early Childhood The Valerie Fund Children’s Cen- Gap of Dunloe, Slieve Mist Mountains, County Kerry during a recent trip to Educators at St. Bernard’s School, ter for Cancer and Blood Disorders at the Marine Corps’ core values of Competition sponsored by the Piano Ireland. The scouts are members of Troop No. 73 of the Holy Trinity Roman honor, courage and commitment, and Teachers Society of America and 368 Sumner Ave., Plainfield, will Saint Barnabas Medical Center is Catholic Church in Westfield, and Troop No. 79 of St. Helen’s Roman Catholic host a talk, “Helping Your Child Get how they relate to personal and pro- played subsequently in Carnegie Hall. Church. Pictured, left to right, are: top row, Ivan Villafane, Matthew Toriello, one of six centers in the state that will fessional conduct. They were successful in the same Robbie Eckman, Richard Whitehead, Joey McCabe, Joe Monaco and Keith Ready for School!” on Monday, April benefit from this fundraiser. Training was completed with The competition in 1998. Allen and Peter McCloskey, and bottom row, Jeff Lynes, Brendon Ryan, Scout Leaders Tim Avis 12 from 7:30-8:30 p.m. in the Parish The Valerie Fund at Saint Barnabas Crucible, a 54-hour, team problem- also appeared recently as soloists with and Robert Whitehead, and Ryan Duffy. Center. was established in 1996 and is staffed solving endeavor that culminated in the Westfield Symphony Orchestra. All parents interested in helping a by five pediatric hematologists/ a ceremony at which the recruits During the concert, Allen will per- preschooler or kindergartner adjust oncologists. were presented with the Marine Corps form Tchaikovsky’s First Concerto Westfield Memorial Library to a new classroom situation or school In early 1999, The Valerie Fund Emblem and were addressed as “Ma- and Peter Rachmaninoff’s Third in September are welcome to attend. moved into spacious new quarters in rines” for the first time since their (popularized by the movie Shine) Linda Klebe Larsen, an educa- the Saint Barnabas East Wing. The arrival at boot camp. next season. Sets Registration Dates tional consultant from Westfield; 7,000-square-foot facility provides Private First Class Corson gradu- The concert will be held at 4 p.m. Beverly Cirino, Director of St. the latest in technology and innova- ated from Union County Vocational at the Crescent Avenue Presbyterian WESTFIELD - The Westfield Me- a.m., or Wednesday afternoons, April Bernard’s School; and early child- tion to ensure the highest quality care Technical High School in Scotch Church in Plainfield. Admission is morial Library has announced regis- 21-May 19, from 1:30 to 2:00 p.m. hood educators Carol Mueller, is administered in a comfortable set- Plains last year. free. tration dates for Pre-School Story Four-Year-Old Story Time regis- Darlene Schultz and Mary ting. Time and Magic Carpet Story Time. tration begins Monday April 5. The Gattermeir, will present the talk. For further information on the Magic Carpet Story Time registra- sessions will meet Mondays, April Call Beverly Cirino at (908) 756- “Music Marathon,” please call the tion begins Saturday, April 10th, for 19-May 17, from 1:30 to 2:00 p.m. or 3393 for additional information. Fiordaliso Studio at (973) 716-0060. children in kindergarten through Thursdays, April 22-May 20th from third grade. 10:30 to 11:00 a.m. Children must The sessions will meet Thursdays, have reached their third or fourth April 2-May 20, from 3:45 to 4:30 birthday by the first story session. p.m. To participate in all story hours, Registration for Three- Year-Old children must be registered in per- Story Time begins Tuesday, April 6. son, when a Westfield Memorial Li- The sessions will meet Tuesdays, brary card for each child must be April 20-May 18, from 10:30 to 11:00 presented. Westfield Art Association Presents Special Awards WESTFIELD – The Westfield Art ure;” Joseph Grieco for his pastel land- Association celebrated its artists with scape, “Autumn Guardians;” and S. an awards presentation at the Westfield Allyn Schaeffer for his pastel, “First Art Association’s 74th Annual Mem- Light.” bers’ Oil, Pastel, and Sculpture Exhi- Awards of Merit were won by Eliza- RING-A-LING In conjunction with their study of sound and communication, bition. beth Grotyohann for her untitled pas- students in Jaclyn Perlee’s fourth grade class at School One Elementary in The show, which was co-chaired by tel; Hanna Keselman for still life in oil, Scotch Plains recently viewed a collection of antique telephones and telegraphs. Art Association President Barbara “Three Angels;” Robert A. Loder, Jr., The collection was brought to their class by collector Michael Drum, father of Schwinn and Burton Longenbach, was for his acrylic, “End of the Line;” and ORIGINAL ARTWORK Members of Girl Scout Troop No. 99 display festive Aileen Drum, who is a member of the class. Pictured, left to right, are: Luis held in December in the Westfield Dorothy Spilner for her oil still life, T-shirts created with silk-screen prints which the girls designed themselves Lescano, Ashley Cox, Mr. Drum, Aileen Drum, and Vincent Vicari. Community Room. Guitarists Clive “Memories.” during a visit to the Printmaking Council of New Jersey in North Branch. Smith and Bob Kaus of the musical Honorable Mention was given to Pictured, left to right, are: Bottom row, Lauren Musacchia and Lauren McCrea with instructors Benita Wolffe and Greta Anderson; second row, Christine group In Real Time provided a soft Dolores Brink for her pastel, “Easter Connor, Ashley Yarusi, Brooke Austin, Kate Albino and Marykate Maher, and jazz background for the Saturday af- Morning;” Wende Devlin for her oil third row, Shari Thomashow; Lauren Bannworth and Leigh Mary Bannworth. ternoon reception. portrait of “Heather;” Muriel Harris What A Catch! Ms. Schwinn announced the 18 win- for her painting-with-assemblage, ners, chosen by judge Tim Gaydos of “Remnants - Flight;” Richard Westfield Cadette Scouts Paterson. Grotyohann for his city street scene “In The Kathryn and Denzil Bush Award the Wastelands” in oil; Michael Kane was given to Alfred Kaercher for his for pastel pencil piece, “Lehigh Valley Learn Art of Printmaking two-part stone sculpture, “Supplica- Train;” Alex Mambach for his oil paint- tion.” Maxwell Sang received the ing, “Adam and Eve;” Gladys Reimers WESTFIELD — Seventh-grade print, used their designs to create Catherine Barnett and Fred Sitzler for her sculpture, “Madonna;” and Cadettes in Washington Rock Girl greeting cards and T-shirts. They Award for her oil painting, “Room- Edmund Spiro for his fused metal Scout Troop No. 99 from Roosevelt also designed their own personal- mates.” sculpture, “The Kiss.” Intermediate School in Westfield ized letterhead with a logo to reflect Awards of Excellence were pre- For membership information or up- recently visited the Printmaking something about themselves. Troop sented to Harry Devlin, for his oil coming events, please call membership Council of New Jersey in North No. 99 is led by Mary K. Bannworth. portrait, “Annabelle;” Melvina chairperson Jane Annis (908) 232-3381 Branch to work on the Graphic Instructor Greta Anderson dis- Feldman, for her pastel, “Seated Fig- or Ms. Schwinn at (908) 232-7058. Communication Interest Project cussed career and education oppor- Badge. tunities in the arts with the scouts, The scouts, each of whom de- and gave them a tour of the signed an individual silk-screen Printmaking Council’s galleries. Fellow Instructor Benita Wolffe demonstrated the use of an antique Daniel Post Completes letter press. Marine Basic Training The Printmaking Council of New Jersey is a non-profit organization FANWOOD – Marine Private founded by a group of artists in 1973 Daniel P. Post of Fanwood has com- to promote interest and provide ac- pleted 12 weeks of basic training at tivities in printmaking. the Marine Corps Recruit Depot at Keep Track Of The News All Year Long Parris Island, South Carolina. With A Subscription To Private Post and fellow recruits Crewmen Sought began training at 5 a.m. by running three miles and performing calis- From USS Coral Sea The Times of Scotch Plains/Fanwood The Westfield Leader thenics. They also learned first aid, uniform regulations, combat water For April Reunion Name survival, marksmanship, hand-to- The U.S.S. Coral Sea CVA 43 hand combat, assorted weapons train- Association is seeking crewmen who Address ing, and close order drill. have served aboard the U.S.S. Coral Town State Zip The training was completed with Sea for a mini-reunion on Saturday, The Crucible, a 54-hour team effort April 24, at Sir John’s Restaurant in Phone North Brunswick. BRINGING WINTER CHEER Cub Scouts from Pack No. 4 in Scotch Plains of problem-solving. spent a recent pack meeting creating colorful collages of wintry scenes. Each den Private Post graduated Scotch Plains- The yearly reunion will be held Union County Residents Send $20 per year ($24 elsewhere) to created its own large collage. The completed collages were later delivered to Fanwood High School in 1998. He is from October 8 to 10. PO Box 250, Westfield, NJ 07091 or call (908) 232-4407 Runnells Hospital for the enjoyment of the patients. Pictured, left to right, are: the son of Mr. and Mrs. George Post For more information, please con- Robert Cunningham, Gregory Rappaport, Patrick Doliber and Chris Murphy. of Fanwood. tact Jack Weber at (732) 828-1234. CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK