The Westfield— Serving the Town Since 1890 — Leader

OUR 108th YEAR – ISSUE NO. 37-98 USPS 680020 Published 232-4407 FIFTY CENTS Periodical – Postage Paid at Westfield, N.J. Thursday, September 10, 1998 Every Thursday WINDS DAMAGE TREES AND WIRES Power Out, Schools Close, Trees Down, As Labor Day Ends

By JEANNE WHITNEY, PAUL J. like the end of the world,” said PEYTON, MICHAEL P. BABIK Fanwood resident Susan Dyckman. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader “I’ve never seen anything like it.” One hundred mile-per-hour winds At least six utility poles snapped in took the region by storm at the close half along Farley Avenue, and tree Courtesy of Jorge Lopez Suero for The Westfield Leader Courtesy of Jorge Lopez Suero for The Westfield Leader of the Labor Day weekend Monday branches were draped over partially IMPASSABLE...Monday’s storm downed this tree at the Westfield South ROUGH GOING...A utilities truck drives through flooding on North Avenue afternoon, leaving many residents downed wires. A tree crashed through Avenue traffic circle, lifting a sidewalk in the process and impeding vehicular near the Scotch Plains border following Monday’s storm. Nearly half the town without electricity, closing schools, the roof of offices at Children’s Spe- and pedestrian traffic. The Monument to World War I Veterans is pictured in was impacted by either a loss of electricity or downed trees and limbs from the and dumping uprooted trees and cialized Hospital on South Avenue in the background. thunderstorm which produced two tornadoes in the area. branches across roads, houses and Fanwood, pulling power wires to the utility wires. ground with it and bending a utility Although Scotch Plains, Westfield pole perilously taut, resembling a Mountainside Rescue Squad Holds Open House and Fanwood all suffered damage to slingshot. structures and cars, no injuries were Fanwood Mayor Maryanne S. reported as a result of the tornado- Connelly estimated the borough sus- velocity winds, driving rain and dime- tained $750,000 worth of destruction To Generate Volunteers During Daytime Hours sized hail. from the storm, and would need an The National Weather Service con- additional $300,000 in overtime By KIMBERLY A. BROADWELL to recruit members. sation about how the squad had been The meeting started with a brief firmed that an F-1 ranked tornado – wages for cleanup crews. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader Approximately 30 people attended functioning in recent years and its overview of events that led up to the with wind speeds between 73 and She said the northwest and south- In an effort to generate new volun- the function, which sparked conver- need for more volunteers. recent reports on the lack of volun- 115 miles per hour — had touched west areas of the borough were in the teers to a nearly depleted day-time teers. Maggi Benninger, the squad’s down on Walnut Avenue in Clark worst shape. Eighty-five percent of Mountainside Volunteer Rescue President addressed the crowd by Township. A second twister report- residents were without power overall, Squad, the squad last week held an explaining that the squad has been in edly went through Plainfield, and the the Mayor said, and as of Wednesday open house. need of daytime volunteers for many City of Rahway was also hard hit, afternoon, there was still little relief. At the start of the squad’s monthly years. according to Union County officials. As of Tuesday afternoon, a Public business meeting, a plaque was dedi- Ms. Benninger also stated that be- Although a severe thunderstorm Service Electric and Gas (PSE&G) cated to the memory of Bill Van fore the summer, due to some squad watch was predicted for the holiday, company spokeswoman claimed that Blarcom, a long-time volunteer of members moving out of town, ac- the high winds and resulting damage power had been restored to three the Mountainside Volunteer Rescue cepting daytime jobs and one who took residents by surprise. “It looked CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 Squad. has been out with a broken leg, there Mr. Van Blarcom, who died in was a shortage of volunteers. July, served as the squad’s Treasurer She also stated that the summer for 24 years. Kit Carson, Deputy break in students college schedules Captain of the squad and long-time and the increased daytime help of friend and neighbor to Mr. Van Mr. Carson, who is a teacher at Blarcom, told the crowd that the Deerfield Elementary School, helped meeting room was dedicated to Mr. to fill the void. Van Blarcom and read the inscrip- Ms. Benninger commented that tion on the plaque, “for his wisdom her own schedule has changed dur- and kindness as our treasurer and ing the past year, which makes it friends.” He then hung the plaque in harder for her to put as many daytime the front of the room. hours as she used to. After the dedication, the borough’s Ms. Benninger wanted to make squad invited the public to attend its MEETING ROOM DEDICATED The Mountainside Rescue Squad dedicated clear that “there has never been or its meeting room on September 2 to the late William Van Blarcom, who served regular business meeting, and to be as squad Treasurer for 24 years. Mr. Van Blarcom, who was also a former will there ever be a time when a call part of the open house which in- Borough Councilman, died on July 21. Pictured, left to right, are: Maggi won’t be answered.” She brought up cluded tours of the building and an Benninger, Squad Captain; Jessica Schagerl, Mr. Van Blarcom’s granddaugh- an incident that occurred on July 23, opportunity to view the new ambu- ter; Betty Van Blarcom, his wife, and Kit Carson, Deputy Captain for the squad. where there was a very serious acci- lance. These efforts were all part of Squad members presented the plaque which will be displayed in the Meeting dent and it had been reported that the an effort to help launch a campaign Room in Mr. Blarcom’s honor. CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 Jitney Buses Board Discusses Strategic Plan,

Jeanne Whitney for The Westfield Leader May Alleviate COUNTY PRESSES FOR ANSWERS...Union County Freeholder Chairman Tax Impact From Proposed Bond Daniel P. Sullivan, center, assesses damage on Seventh Avenue at Terrill Road in Plainfield, Tuesday afternoon, following Monday’s storm. Also on hand to Parking Woes answer questions from reporters, pictured left to right, are: Union County By MICHELLE H. LePOIDEVIN Dr. Foley noted that counseling vide programs involving issues about Sheriff Ralph G. Froehlich, Union County Director of Public Works Frank E. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader services would be provided for Kin- By MICHAEL P. BABIK parenting. Dann, Jr., County Freeholder Lewis Mingo, Jr., State Assemblyman Gerald Specially Written for The Westfield Leader At Tuesday’s meeting of the dergarten through grade 12. He stated Dr. Foley concluded that the plan Green, Plainfield City Administrator Walter D. McNeil and Plainfield Fourth In an attempt to better serve Westfield Board of Education, an that an elementary guidance program CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 Ward City Councilman Harold Mitchell. Westfield commuters and allevi- overview of the Strategic Plan was would be valuable, as well as ate parking congestion, Mayor presented by Superintendent of mentoring programs for students. Thomas C. Jardim recently an- Schools, Dr. William J. Foley, and He added that he would “like each Town Council Gives Ball to Mr. Stone nounced his support for a Jitney or the estimated tax impact which would student to leave school with at least small shuttle bus service to link arise from the proposed bond refer- one adult having played a significant the Westfield train station with endum was considered and reviewed role in their life.” To Coordinate Preservation Program surrounding neighborhoods. by Board Secretary Robert Berman He stated that community service “This is the Year of the Raritan and board members. projects would be an important tool By PAUL J. PEYTON five years for the town. The program should be looked at closely to see if Valley Line and NJ Transit is los- Dr. Foley stated that he would need in students’ lives and education Specially Written for The Westfield Leader was first recommended in a 1996 these applications can be focused on ing business and we are losing an overall approval of the Strategic through the plan. He suggested ser- The Westfield Town Council gave report by a task force put together by housing rehabilitation in the target prospective residents who don’t Plan from board members and that vices projects through the Westfield former Mayor Raymond W. Stone former Mayor Garland “Bud” C. area, previously described by offi- want to deal with commuting head- he wanted them to consider the pri- Rotary Club, of which he is an active the green light to coordinate the cre- Boothe to investigate a special im- cials as the triangle section between aches,” he said. orities of the proposed plans and member. ation phase of Westfield’s Neighbor- provement district for the downtown. Central and Grove Avenues and in- Taking the lead from Jitney ser- goals included in the plan. He said he The plan would also include fam- hood Preservation Program (NPP). That report, which supported the cluding Grandview and South Av- vices beginning later this month hoped the board would reach an ap- ily involvement through the valuable Westfield is seeking approval for creation of a SID which later fol- enues as well as Cacciola Place. in six other communities on the proval of the plan by late October. tool of electronic mail in which par- grant funds as part of the state pro- lowed, found that the Central Av- In addition, he said private fund- Midtown Direct line to New York In his succinct overview of the ents, staff and students might com- gram. If approved, the NPP could enue and South Avenue corridor in ing from local banks should be sought City, the Mayor hopes to see the Strategic Plan, Dr. Foley stated that municate. He would also like to pro- generate a half million dollars over the area of Grove Street, Cacciola for the project. same service along the Raritan he would look to change the way staff Place and Windsor Avenue would be Third Ward Councilman Neil F. Valley Line. evaluations are performed. He also better supported through the preser- Sullivan agreed with Mr. Stone that He would like to run three buses noted that it would be vital to estab- vation program than the improve- the town needs to move ahead with a on the north side and three on the lish a Westfield Teacher Institute that ment district. rehabilitation program regardless of south side during commuter rush would provide training for new and As a volunteer, Mr. Stone said he the outcome of the NPP grant appli- hour. He also plans to get help veteran teachers, bringing in the lat- sees his role as pulling together “the cation. from the Westfield/Mountainside est research and updating teachers’ various stakeholder groups in the Mr. Stone recommended the town American Red Cross Chapter in skills. target area” of the preservation pro- hire an individual or consulting firm the running of the program, since He also noted that it would be gram. The stakeholders would in- to complete the NPP grant applica- they have been responsible in the important to continue providing tech- clude commercial property owners, tion which is due in November. past for a busing program for nology improvements to the school residential property owners and ten- The council approved in its budget Westfield senior citizens. district and encouraged the cabling ants. $7,500, some of which could be used “The program can possibly be of classrooms, which would be pro- Thus, he said the goal of the reha- to hire a planner to complete the NPP run by the Red Cross and we can vided if approved in the bond refer- bilitation program would be to ad- application. If Westfield is approved put together a proposal here and endum. dress commercial and housing ele- for inclusion in the NPP program, a enlist the help of the DWC (Down- Developing programs in elemen- ments. full-time program administrator town Westfield Corporation),” he tary and middle schools for under- “We will run a good program, an would have to be hired. State funding explained. achieving students as well as ad- honest program and a non-political would pick up a maximum of 20 State Assemblyman Richard H. vanced learners at the intermediate program,” he told the council. percent of the salary of that person. Bagger agreed with Mr. Jardim. level would also be a priority of the Mr. Stone said he recommended Mr. Stone indicated he will put “I think it’s a great suggestion plan. He added that it would be ben- that the town move ahead with a plan together a committee of volunteers to do it in Westfield,” he said, eficial to “establish curriculum coor- to improve the area regardless of which will meet monthly to oversee pointing out that the state grants dinators at each grade level” and to whether Westfield is successful in its the process of getting the program $200 million annually to NJ Tran- continue to encourage the implemen- NPP grant application. started. tation of the Holocaust/Genocide Jeanne Whitney for The Westfield Leader With this in mind, he said the town CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 NOT A FALSE ALARM...A national television commercial for ADT security First Ward Councilwoman Gail S. Curriculum. systems was filmed, pictured here, at a house on East Broad Street near Chestnut should apply to the Westfield Foun- Vernick said Mr. Stone “has the ex- Street in Westfield, last Thursday. It is one of 12 area houses used in the $100,000 dation for a grant for what he termed pertise” to help Westfield create a INDEX spot called “Happy Customers” and will air on television in early October. Rapp- “seed money” to get the housing re- successful preservation program. Business ...... Page 17 Mountainside Page 3 Social ...... Page 6 Collins, a New York company, produced the piece in one day. Senior Vice habilitation program started. Mr. Stone envisioned the program County ...... Page 2 Obituary ...... Page 10 Sports ...... Page 13 President of Marketing, Kari Rajaniemi, said most of the homes selected Mr. Stone also indicated that Com- as providing grants and low-interest Editorial ...... Page 4 Religious ...... Page 9 belonged to ADT customers. munity Development Grant funds CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 Page 12 Thursday, September 10, 1998 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION School Board Discusses Power Out, Schools Close, WESTFIELD FIRE BLOTTER

Strategic Plan, Tax Impact As Labor Day Comes to End MONDAY, AUGUST 31 • One hundred block of Moss Avenue • Two hundred block of Elm Street – – wire down. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 electrical short. • Three hundred block of North Av- is “a stepping stone and not a perma- dum issues and stated that the meet- quarters of the 95,000 customers in the and announcing that schools would be TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1 enue, West – system malfunction. nent structure.” He stated that he ing of the Citizen’s Advisory Com- region who had been left without it as a closed the next day. • One hundred block of East Broad THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 3 hoped board members would com- mittee, which will discuss concerns result of the storm. Mayor Jardim said a tree fell onto an Street – smoke condition. • One hundred block of Azalea Court municate concerns and suggestions about the proposed referendum, will The company subsequently predicted occupied car on Dorian Way, but that • South Avenue and Ross Place – – unintentional alarm. regarding the plan, as well as con- meet on Saturday, September 12. all power would be back up by last the two passengers escaped unharmed. automobile accident. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 4 cerns from community members. In other business, Mrs. Walsh offi- night or Thursday. In Fanwood, Mayor Connelly said • One hundred block of Hardwick • Seven hundred block of Highland Public schools had reopened in West- people had been trapped in a car by Avenue – gas leak. Avenue – water leak. Board President Darielle Walsh cially welcomed staff and students • Five hundred block of Hillcrest • Ten hundred block of Seward Av- stated that she would like to see up- back for the new school year. She also field yesterday after being closed on felled trees, but that they also escaped Avenue – smoke scare. enue – water main break. dates regarding the plan included in thanked the custodial staff for pre- Tuesday, although schools in the Scotch without serious injury. A house sur- WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2 SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 5 upcoming board meetings. paring the schools for opening day. Plains-Fanwood district remained rounded on three sides by downed elec- • Ten hundred block of Ripley Av- • Seven hundred block of Westfield Board Secretary Robert Berman Carol Molnar noted that the Sep- closed. trical wires on Farley Avenue was evacu- enue – wire down. Avenue – system malfunction. reported that the proposed projects tember issue of New Jersey Monthly According to Mayor Connelly, School ated, she added. • Five hundred block of Dorian Road • Two hundred block of Clark Street listed under the bond referendum ranked Westfield schools No. 12 out Superintendent Dr. Carol B. Choye met Deputy Mayor William F. – unintentional alarm. – system malfunction. would cost an estimated $11.7 mil- of 75 other school districts. She added with Fanwood Police Chief Robert McClintock, Jr., declared a state of • Two hundred block of South Av- • One hundred block of Golf Edge Carboy on Monday afternoon before emergency in Scotch Plains early Tues- enue, East – lock out. – carbon monoxide detector activa- lion. He added that he is still “refin- that Westfield was also noted for • Seven hundred block of Westfield tion. ing and reviewing” this figure on a their high number of instructional deciding not to open district schools for day morning after meeting with town- the first day of classes, as planned. ship department heads. The regular Avenue – system malfunction. SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 6 daily basis. hours. Calls to the district office were not Tuesday night televised Township • Six hundred block of Fairmont Av- • Elm Street and North Avenue, West According to Mr. Berman, con- According to Lorre J. Korecky, answered and Dr. Choye could not be Council meeting was canceled. Mayor enue – lightning strike. – automobile accident. struction of the proposed renovations Coordinator of School and Commu- reached for comment. Joan Papen was out of town at the time • One hundred block of Michael Drive • Three hundred block of Linden Av- would not start immediately. nity Relations, the closing of schools Parent-Teacher Association members of the storm, but was advised of the – lightning strike. enue – system malfunction. He stated that cabling of class- on Tuesday due to Monday’s severe reported that 15 students who could not situation, officials said. rooms and lavatory renovations thunderstorm will be considered a be reached Monday night showed up Councilman McClintock served as Chamber of Commerce would be done earlier, while larger snow day, in terms of the school for the new school year at Coles El- Mayor three years ago during an espe- projects would begin construction calendar, and will not need to be ementary School on Tuesday morning. cially fierce winter marked by blizzards later. made up by students. It will be taken Parents had used a telephone chain and ice storms. Sponsors Classic Car Show Dr. Foley summarized that for the out as one of the two allowed snow from the past school year to notify fami- PSE&G officials said 80 Public Ser- average assessed home, the tax im- days for the school year. lies that school would not open. vice crews and 19 crews from a south- WESTFIELD — The Westfield Choice” trophy. pact for Westfield residents would be Mary Barras of Westfield Avenue Westfield Superintendent of Schools ern New Jersey power company had Area Chamber of Commerce, which At the Car Show held on August an estimated $18 cost in the first year asked the board to keep Tamaques Dr. William J. Foley said Tuesday night, been working around the clock to re- is celebrating its 50th anniversary 20, Mayor Jardim chose a yellow of the referendum, an estimated $37 Elementary School closed yesterday. “I have (electrical) power in all my store power to customers. Downed trees this year, will sponsor its fourth and reproduction of a 1966 Ford Shelby in the second year and $56 at the end “It is really not safe for children to schools,” as students returned yester- on power wires were the “overriding” final 1998 Westfield Classic Car Cobra, owned by Evan Harris of of the fifth year. He estimated that walk. Poles and trees are down and day from their extra-long holiday week- problem, officials confirmed, claiming Show next Thursday, September 17, Bridgewater. there would then be an increase and many people are without power,” she end. there were few electrical transformer from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., on Quimby “I am so pleased to win this trophy then, later a decrease in later years. told the board. Westfield police and fire officials problems. Street in Westfield. today,” Mr. Harris remarked. “My He noted, “The impact is a rela- Dr. Foley stated that electricity was speculated that it was safer for children Although local and County Public Neil Burton Edelsack, alias “The father passed away eight months ago, tively small increase.” He added that restored to Tamaques School and he to be in class, rather than potentially Works officials were busy clearing brush Judge,” will once again choose tro- and today would have been his birth- when the estimated cost would reach added “children will be safer, con- being exposed to electrical wires still during daylight hours, workers were phy winners for “Best In Show,” day. The Mayor has made this a very $56, it would incur a cost of $1 per tained in the schools and being pro- on the ground in parts of town. forced to wait in every instance until “Funkiest Car” and other categories. special day for me,” he added. week to residents. He concluded that ductive.” Downtown Westfield lost power af- PSE&G could deaden felled wires. “We always have a great collection “Families can plan to spend an the cost may not be manageable for The board also approved the reso- ter the 2:30 p.m. storm, but electricity Union County Director for the Divi- of classic cars for our shows. Entries evening of fun and entertainment, some residents, but should be for lution to urge Senator Donald T. was restored 12 hours later, according sion of Public Works Frank E. Dann, range from the early 1920s to the late seeing the cars and voting for the most members of the community. DiFrancesco of Scotch Plains to sup- to Westfield Mayor Thomas C. Jardim. Jr., said crews would not work clearing 1970s,” commented Mr. Edelsack. ‘People’s Choice’ trophy,” said The board noted that proposed con- port State Senate Bill No. 987 which Officials said Public Works trucks and brush throughout the night because Somerset Tire will sponsor the Darryl Walker, Chamber Vice- struction of the library at Wilson would give school districts the op- crews followed PSE&G trucks through felled power wires could neither be Westfield Classic Car Show this Chairman. Elementary School could involve tion of bidding construction projects the town, removing debris. spotted nor distinguished from foliage month. DJ Stickshift Eddie will play his using the old library site for new as single contracts, multiple con- Within 30 minutes of the storm, in the dark. “We are pleased to be the sponsor “Oldies” collection throughout the classroom space or as an area for tracts or both. Westfield police were stringing “no However, a Union County tree crew of this popular Westfield event, and evening. small group instruction. The board also approved a resolu- entry” tape across hazardous roadways, on Seventh Avenue in Plainfield said look forward to choosing the winner Quimby Street will be closed to officials said. However, by yesterday personnel were working with only two Board Member Ginger L. tion to seek professional services for afternoon, some Westfielders were still hours of sleep from Monday night. of the Sponsor’s Trophy,” said Bill traffic from 5 to 9 p.m. for the event, Hardwick stressed to board members Architecture and Engineering with sitting in the dark. Mr. Dann said that in his 25 years Jenusaitis, Manager of Somerset Tire and there is limited space for 70 cars and residents that the list projects EI Associates of East Orange for Town officials estimated that approxi- with the county Public Works Division, Service Inc., in Westfield. to be displayed. under the proposed referendum “are proposed renovations to the Wilson mately 50 percent of residents were “It was never like this.” Following other Mayor Thomas C. Jardim will For information or to enter a car, still very much at the discussion Elementary School Library and West- affected by the storm in some way, but storms in the early 1980s, he explained, choose the winner of “The Mayor’s please call (908) 654-4100. stage.” She also noted that the pro- field High School. there were no guesses on how many there was damage “here-and-there,” but posal for new parking spaces at The board will hold its next meet- were without power. A different esti- in this case, there were hundreds of Franklin Elementary School has been ing on Tuesday, September 15. The mate placed the cost of the storm to damaged trees. The county has over met with great discord and contro- September 8 meeting will be broad- Westfield at $200,000. Officials said 100 trucks with crews out clearing haz- versy by the community. cast on TV 36 tonight, Thursday, they purchased additional chain saws ards. Mrs. Walsh noted that the board September 10, at 10 p.m. and this and rented a grinder that turns tree parts Mr. Dann said Scotch Plains, needs more time to consider referen- Monday, September 14, at 9 p.m. into mulch. Fanwood and Westfield were filling An estimated 70 percent of Scotch Public Works trucks with fuel at the Plains residents were without power county station because the power out- after the storm, with the Municipal age had made it impossible to use their Squad Holds Open House Building and downtown area among own pumps. Fortunately, Mr. Dunn said, the affected sections. The Municipal he had just stocked in another 20,000 Building has no backup generator, offi- gallons of fuel last Friday. To Generate Volunteers cials said, although the police depart- Union County Freeholder Chairman ment has one. Daniel P. Sullivan and Freeholder Lewis CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 In Scotch Plains, however, telephone Mingo, Jr. held a press conference in squad did not respond to the call. Secretary, told the audience that a service for the most part was not inter- Plainfield on Tuesday after evaluating To set the record straight Ms. short-term solution to lack of day- rupted, and township employees were storm damage. Benninger reported the squad was time volunteers was the use of police fielding calls on Tuesday without lights “Throughout the county there are lit- never paged out for that call. She officers that are trained as Emer- and computers. By 9:30 yesterday morn- erally hundreds of trees down and mil- reported that for some unforeseen gency Medical Technicians. ing, the lights were on at the Municipal lions of dollars in property damage,” reason there was some technical dif- He also stated that presently the Building, officials said. Chairman Sullivan said. Tuesday morn- ficulties with that particular call and squad has 12 to 15 members, who are Scotch Plains Chief of Police Tho- ing, he attempted to gather dollar esti- “that is why the squad could not covering shifts, but that a long-term mas O’Brien said that by Tuesday morn- mates from county municipalities in an respond.” remedy was to recruit new members. ing, most of the main roads in the town- effort to have the area qualify for Federal She also reported that since that Members of the squad stated that ship were open to traffic. However, traf- disaster relief funds. incident there have been precautions anyone interested volunteering or fic signals remained out yesterday along Mayor Jardim said a telephone hot MAYOR’S CHOICE Mayor Thomas C. Jardim presents the “Mayor’s Choice” put into place so that type of occur- would like to go out on a call with a sections of Route No. 22, and state line had been set up with the Westfield trophy to Evan Harris of Bridgewater at the August 20 Westfield Classic Car troopers were directing traffic. Recreation Department at Town Hall. Show. This month, the show will be held on Thursday, September 17, from 6:30 rence does not happen again. member to please call (908) 233- to 8:30 p.m. on Quimby Street. John Hoppingamer, the squad’s 6338. In Westfield, Mayor Jardim declared “Damage is so widespread,” he said, a state of emergency about seven hours “it could be one or two weeks until after the storm hit on the advice of Fire things are back to normal.” Local Music Students Chief Paul A. Battiloro. Union County’s Echo Lake Park was “There was a clear swath of destruc- partially closed to traffic, following the Jitney May End Graded as Superior tion on the south side,” Mayor Jardim storm. Following Auditions said. Police officers were making the The Borough of Mountainside had Parking Woes rounds in every neighborhood with little damage but did lose electrical WESTFIELD — Students of the Carolyn Klinger-Kueter Music Stu- bullhorns, alerting residents to stay in- power in the downtown Tuesday after- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 side because of downed electrical wires, noon. dio in Westfield recently participated sit, some of which is used to fund in the New Jersey Music Teachers such projects. Association auditions, which were “I’d be pleased to work with the held at the Douglass Campus of Mayor and council in petitioning NJ Rutgers University in New Norwegian Language Mr. Stone to Coordinate Transit for these grants,” the assem- Brunswick. blyman and former Westfield mayor Alex Kasten, Nicholas Kasten and To be Taught at UCC added. Jessica Lee were required to demon- Preservation Program In December 1997, NJ Transit an- strate a high level of competence, as Beginning Sept. 18 nounced that it would be starting a well as their understanding of the CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Challenge Grant program for com- style of composition they were per- loans to applicants, for everything new Planning Grant Program. munities along the Morris and Essex forming, and a proficiency in theory from aluminum siding on housing to The county’s Board of Chosen Free- Midtown Direct line. This program and technique. new hot water heaters. “You name it, holders has allocated $450,000 to includes a $50,000 grant as well as a Each performer was graded as su- we’ll do it,” he said. “encourage development,” accord- 19-passenger shuttle bus for each perior, according to Ms. Klinger- In a related item, former Council- ing to a letter sent to Mayor Thomas community selected. Kueter. Steve Shevlino, an assistant men Kenneth L. MacRitchie and C. Jardim by Freeholder Chairman “We want to see if this service at the studio, prepared the students Donnell Carr attended Tuesday’s Daniel P. Sullivan. works before we look at the possibil- for their presentations. meeting in support of their proposal Originally, the resolution requested ity of expanding service to other rail for the establishment of a Housing county funding of $25,000 to fund a lines and other towns,” said Steve Commission in the town. mixed-use development with retail Coleman, a spokesman for NJ Tran- The program, to be run strictly on and office space integrated into the sit. a voluntary basis, would promote design for a parking structure. Eleven towns applied for the grants Westfield’s involvement in Union Council members disagreed with and six towns, including Chatham, County’s Multi-jurisdictional hous- the resolution in that it seeks to study Berkeley Heights and Springfield ing program. the South Avenue train station park- were each selected. The towns were The commission would identify ing lot for a car parking lot deck. chosen on the basis of local support, housing needing rehabilitation while The language will be changed to and train station accessibility or lack also assisting residents in applying reflect Third Ward Councilman Neil there of, including parking, accord- to the housing program. F. Sullivan’s proposal to focus on ing to Mr. Coleman. Mr. MacRitchie explained that in economic development in the sur- Each town is responsible for the addition to the Windsor and Cacciola rounding areas that are within walk- maintenance of the shuttle and the area to be covered in the NPP, the ing distance of the train station in- hiring of a driver, as well as setting housing commission would also fo- cluding North, South, Central Av- up the route, although NJ Transit has cus on what he defined as four “hous- enues and the Area around The Plaza volunteered to help. The cost of the ing priority neighborhoods” along War Monument. service is also up to each individual West Broad Street, Madison Avenue “This is a planning document, not town, although the cost will be mini- and residential housing above stores a parking deck study,” he told The mal if any, said Mr. Coleman. in the downtown area. Westfield Leader. The shuttle buses, much like other EDITORIAL Fourth Ward Councilman Mr. Goldman said he viewed the NJ Transit buses already in service, EXCELLENCE Abigail O’Neill, a Lawrence A. Goldman, who chair’s resolution for the South Avenue lot can be used to transport senior citi- June graduate of Westfield High zens during off peak hours. School, was awarded first place hon- the Laws and Rules Committee, called development as a long-term objec- ors in the Editorial Category of the the proposal a “laudable idea.” He tive. A similar shuttle bus service was 1998 Emerson College Journalism said he does not see a “downside” to Mayor Jardim said the deck would started in the late 1970s, according to Awards. Abby’s winning entry exam- the program. be aimed at commuter parking. While Charles H. Brandt, a former council- ined the relevance of the Second Mr. MacRitchie said he and Mr. not objecting to expanding the area man and current Town Attorney. Amendment to the United States Con- Carr already have a number of per- for study, he said the study must focus The program, which was subsi- stitution, the right to bear arms. This sons involved who would like to serve on a mixed-use parking facility. dized by the town through a voter annual journalism contest encourages on the commission. Second Ward Councilman James referendum, used two charter buses high school students to submit work in “I’m sure we can get the thing J. Gruba said the grant gives the to transport Westfielders from the any of three different areas: news sto- outskirts of town to the central busi- ries, feature articles, or editorials. This together very easily,” he said. council “an opportunity to look at the year’s competition attracted 130 par- On another matter, Town Admin- larger consideration in terms of total ness district. ticipants from 15 countries and more istrator Edward A. Gottko will re- development” around the train tracks. The program failed within two than 30 states. Abby plans to attend draft a proposed resolution to make The application deadline is May of years, according to Mr. Brandt, due Ithaca College in Ithaca, New York, in an application for Union County’s next year. to a lack of ridership. the fall. THE— Serving Scotch PlainsTIMES and Fanwood Since 1959 — of ScotchScotch PlainsPlains –– FanwoodFanwood

USPS 485200 Published OUR 39th YEAR – ISSUE NO. 37-98 Periodical – Postage Paid at Scotch Plains, N.J. Thursday, September 10, 1998 Every Thursday 232-4407 FIFTY CENTS WINDS DAMAGE TREES AND WIRES Power Out, Schools Close, Trees Down, As Labor Day Ends

By JEANNE WHITNEY, PAUL J. Connelly estimated the borough sus- PEYTON, MICHAEL P. BABIK tained $750,000 worth of destruction Specially Written for The Times from the storm, and would need an One hundred mile-per-hour winds additional $300,000 in overtime took the region by storm at the close wages for cleanup crews. Courtesy of Jorge Lopez Suero for The Times Courtesy of Spencer Field for The Times of the Labor Day weekend Monday She said the northwest and south- SURVEYING DAMAGE...Residents survey the damage at LaGrande Park in CRUSHED...This car parked on Burns Way in Fanwood was crushed by a fallen afternoon, leaving many residents west areas of the borough were in the Fanwood following Monday’s severe thunderstorm. The storm downed this tree during Monday’s powerful storm. Fanwood officials estimate storm damage without electricity, closing schools, worst shape. Eighty-five percent of large tree at the park, just one of hundreds of trees and limbs felled throughout for the borough at over $1 million. Like neighboring municipalities, Fanwood and dumping uprooted trees and residents were without power over- the area. Eighty-five percent of residents lost electrical power. residents sustained significant property damage. branches across roads, houses and all, the Mayor said, and as of Wednes- utility wires. day afternoon, there was still little Although Scotch Plains, Westfield relief. Mountainside Rescue Squad Holds Open House and Fanwood all suffered damage to As of Tuesday afternoon, a Public structures and cars, no injuries were Service Electric and Gas (PSE&G) reported as a result of the tornado- company spokeswoman claimed that To Generate Volunteers During Daytime Hours velocity winds, driving rain and dime- power had been restored to three sized hail. quarters of the 95,000 customers in By KIMBERLY A. BROADWELL The meeting started with a brief cepting daytime jobs and one who ing the past year, which makes it The National Weather Service con- the region who had been left without Specially Written for The Times overview of events that led up to the has been out with a broken leg, there harder for her to put as many daytime firmed that an F-1 ranked tornado – it as a result of the storm. In an effort to generate new volun- recent reports on the lack of volun- was a shortage of volunteers. hours as she used to. with wind speeds between 73 and The company subsequently pre- teers to a nearly depleted day-time teers. Maggi Benninger, the squad’s She also stated that the summer Ms. Benninger wanted to make 115 miles per hour — had touched dicted all power would be back up by Mountainside Volunteer Rescue President addressed the crowd by break in students college schedules clear that “there has never been or down on Walnut Avenue in Clark last night or Thursday. Squad, the squad last week held an explaining that the squad has been in and the increased daytime help of will there ever be a time when a call Township. A second twister report- Public schools had reopened in open house. need of daytime volunteers for many Mr. Carson, who is a teacher at won’t be answered.” She brought up edly went through Plainfield, and the Westfield yesterday after being closed At the start of the squad’s monthly years. Deerfield Elementary School, helped an incident that occurred on July 23, City of Rahway was also hard hit, on Tuesday, although schools in the business meeting, a plaque was dedi- Ms. Benninger also stated that be- to fill the void. where there was a very serious acci- according to Union County officials. Scotch Plains-Fanwood district re- cated to the memory of Bill Van fore the summer, due to some squad Ms. Benninger commented that dent and it had been reported that the Although a severe thunderstorm mained closed. Blarcom, a long-time volunteer of members moving out of town, ac- her own schedule has changed dur- squad did not respond to the call. watch was predicted for the holiday, According to Mayor Connelly, the Mountainside Volunteer Rescue To set the record straight Ms. the high winds and resulting damage School Superintendent Dr. Carol B. Squad. Benninger reported the squad was took residents by surprise. “It looked Choye met with Fanwood Police Chief Mr. Van Blarcom, who died in never paged out for that call. She like the end of the world,” said Robert Carboy on Monday afternoon July, served as the squad’s Treasurer reported that for some unforeseen Fanwood resident Susan Dyckman. before deciding not to open district for 24 years. Kit Carson, Deputy reason there was some technical dif- “I’ve never seen anything like it.” schools for the first day of classes, as Captain of the squad and long-time ficulties with that particular call and At least six utility poles snapped in planned. Calls to the district office friend and neighbor to Mr. Van “that is why the squad could not half along Farley Avenue, and tree were not answered and Dr. Choye Blarcom, told the crowd that the respond.” branches were draped over partially could not be reached for comment. meeting room was dedicated to Mr. She also reported that since that downed wires. A tree crashed through Parent-Teacher Association mem- Van Blarcom and read the inscrip- incident there have been precautions the roof of offices at Children’s Spe- bers reported that 15 students who tion on the plaque, “for his wisdom put into place so that type of occur- cialized Hospital on South Avenue in could not be reached Monday night and kindness as our treasurer and rence does not happen again. Fanwood, pulling power wires to the showed up for the new school year at friends.” He then hung the plaque in John Hoppingamer, the squad’s ground with it and bending a utility Coles Elementary School on Tues- the front of the room. Secretary, told the audience that a pole perilously taut. day morning. Parents had used a After the dedication, the borough’s short-term solution to lack of day- Fanwood Mayor Maryanne S. CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 squad invited the public to attend its time volunteers was the use of police regular business meeting, and to be officers that are trained as Emer- part of the open house which in- gency Medical Technicians. cluded tours of the building and an He also stated that presently the opportunity to view the new ambu- squad has 12 to 15 members, who are lance. These efforts were all part of MEETING ROOM DEDICATED The Mountainside Rescue Squad dedicated covering shifts, but that a long-term an effort to help launch a campaign its meeting room on September 2 to the late William Van Blarcom, who served remedy was to recruit new members. to recruit members. as squad Treasurer for 24 years. Mr. Van Blarcom, who was also a former Members of the squad stated Approximately 30 people attended Borough Councilman, died on July 21. Pictured, left to right, are: Maggi that anyone interested volunteer- the function, which sparked conver- Benninger, Squad Captain; Jessica Schagerl, Mr. Van Blarcom’s granddaugh- ing or would like to go out on a sation about how the squad had been ter; Betty Van Blarcom, his wife, and Kit Carson, Deputy Captain for the squad. call with a member to please call functioning in recent years and its Squad members presented the plaque which will be displayed in the Meeting (908) 233-6338. need for more volunteers. Room in Mr. Blarcom’s honor. Fanwood Residents Air Mixed Sentiments On Controversial Pocket Park Proposal By SUZETTE F. STALKER opposite Borough Hall, through a anticipate the lot would have two neighborhood’s ambiance, while oth- Specially Written for The Times $125,000 grant recently awarded by dozen parking stalls. ers argued that funds earmarked for Residents offered emotional testi- the county under its one-year Project In addition, she said the park would the project could be better spent else- Jeanne Whitney for The Times mony during a special meeting of the Pocket Park Program. offer a scenic milieu for outdoor where, or portioned out among a COUNTY PRESSES FOR ANSWERS...Union County Freeholder Chairman Fanwood Borough Council last The borough must match the grant events, and complement the historic number of projects. Daniel P. Sullivan, center, assesses damage on Seventh Avenue at Terrill Road Wednesday regarding a controver- with a combination of funds and in- Carriage House across the street, Patricia Walsh of Russell Road in Plainfield, Tuesday afternoon, following Monday’s storm. Also on hand to sial proposal to build a pocket park kind services for a total of $250,000. which is being eyed as a future cul- said that upon learning of the special answer questions from reporters, pictured left to right, are: Union County and adjacent parking area on Watson Mrs. Schurtz said the project would tural arts hub for the community. council meeting, she had collected Sheriff Ralph G. Froehlich, Union County Director of Public Works Frank E. Road. beautify the long-vacant and over- Some of those who spoke con- 35 signatures in support of the pro- Dann, Jr., County Freeholder Lewis Mingo, Jr., State Assemblyman Gerald Approximately 40 people attended Green, Plainfield City Administrator Walter D. McNeil and Plainfield Fourth grown lot, correct a drainage prob- curred that the park would boost the CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 the hour-long meeting, which began lem which has caused ice to form on Ward City Councilman Harold Mitchell. with a project overview and brief Watson Road in winter, and accom- history of the site given by Council- modate overflow parking from mu- Fanwood CSH Outpatient Center Gives Hope woman Karen M. Schurtz, followed nicipal meetings, court, and Carriage by comments from more than a dozen House functions. people who expressed mixed views It would also allow the borough to on the proposal. retain ownership of the property, ac- To Disabled Kids Through Cognitive Program The passive park, defined as one cording to Mrs. Schurtz, who noted without playground or other recre- that senior citizens leaving on bus By MICHELLE H. LePOIDEVIN bilitation Program Coordinator, de- “Their sense of safety has been the psychological disruption and rec- ational equipment, would be created Specially Written for The Times scribed cognitive rehabilitation as “a destroyed. It is helping a child deal reate their self-esteem in as positive trips could continue to park their cars Can you imagine what your life on slightly less than an acre of land in the lot next to the park. Officials process of reconsolidation.” with emotional, physical, psychologi- a light as possible,” she concluded. would be like if you had to learn how She added, “It focuses on helping cal and cognitive issues,” she noted. Toward the end of her interview to walk, talk or feed yourself again; to children with acquired brain injuries “We strive to help a child cope with CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 train yourself how to remember what to foster development that should be your life was like before you became occurring but is inhibited.” disabled? The process of this rehabilitation The Outpatient Center at the can span three to nine months, ac- Children’s Specialized Hospital in cording to Mrs. Stephens, and stated Fanwood provides the light at the that some of her patients have de- end of the tunnel for challenged chil- scribed recovery as “becoming a tod- dren through the Cognitive Reha- dler again.” bilitation Program, Children’s Edu- She added, “We must take what is cational Services and Early Inter- subconscious in the child and make it vention Services. conscious again. My kids have to While the Children’s Specialized think about everything moving, Hospital, founded in 1891, is the thinking, paying state’s only hospital dedicated solely attention everything.” to pediatric rehabilitation, its Outpa- Patients often affected by traumatic tient Center, opened in July, 1988, is events such as a car crash, survivors the primary site for many of the of brain tumors, whole brain radia- hospital’s outpatient services and tion, chemotherapy, near drowning educational programs. and fires are affected and struggle TAKE ME OUT TO THE FAIR...Area residents packed the 24th annual Labor Susan Stephens, Cognitive Reha- with brain injuries. Jeanne Whitney for The Times Day weekend fair at St. Bartholomew the Apostle Roman Catholic Church on EMERGENCY CALL FOR HOSPITAL...Children’s Specialized Hospital Presi- Westfield Avenue in Scotch Plains. The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Chapter of INDEX dent Richard B. Ahlfeld, left, stands in front of hospital offices along South UNICO National is a joint sponsor of the event. Vince Losavio of John’s Meat Campaign ..... Page 5 Editorial ...... Page 4 Social ...... Page 6 Avenue in Fanwood where the severe Labor Day storm sent a tree crashing Market on Park Avenue, center, is pictured on Friday with, left to right, his County ...... Page 2 Obituary ...... Page 11 Sports ...... Page 13 through the roof and onto desks. Hospital Director of Engineering John Aklan, daughter, Marie, and wife, Debbie, along with Principal of St. Bart’s School Religious ...... Page 10 right, arranged for removal of the tree by early Tuesday morning. No one was Sister Louise Lauretti, second from right, and Sister Anita Canale. injured by the damage. Page 12 Thursday, September 10, 1998 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Power Out, Schools Close, Outpatient Center Program Trees Down Following Storm Gives Hope To Disabled Kids

CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 telephone chain from the past school Deputy Mayor William F. with The Times, Mrs. Stephens was According to Virginia Lynn, Man- year to notify families that school McClintock, Jr., declared a state of called away to tend to a child whose ager of Early Intervention Services, would not open. emergency in Scotch Plains early glucose level had dropped dramati- assessment can be based on measur- Westfield Superintendent of Tuesday morning after meeting with cally low. ing a patient’s ability or delay in Schools Dr. William J. Foley said township department heads. The According to Mrs. Stephens, the some of the following examples: lan- Tuesday night, “I have (electrical) regular Tuesday night televised child had become unresponsive and guage, sensory, cognitive, feeding, power in all my schools,” as students Township Council meeting was can- desperately needed her help. She fine and gross motor skills. returned yesterday from their extra- celed. Mayor Joan Papen was out of spared no time to assist the child, as Approximately 25 percent of chil- long holiday weekend. town at the time of the storm, but was members of the rescue squad and dren demonstrate a delay in two or Westfield police and fire officials advised of the situation, officials said. staff rushed to his side and an ambu- more areas, while 33 percent show a speculated that it was safer for chil- Councilman McClintock served as lance waited outside of the center. delay in one area. dren to be in class, rather than poten- Mayor three years ago during an The Times was informed later that The IFSP is established by parents tially being exposed to electrical wires especially fierce winter marked by day that the child was administered who state goals which they want still on the ground in parts of town. blizzards and ice storms. glucose and he was going to be all right. their child to achieve and then a Downtown Westfield lost power PSE&G officials said 80 Public An additional facet to the center’s program is developed with the help after the 2:30 p.m. storm, but elec- Service crews and 19 crews from a programs is the Children’s Educa- of the staff to accomplish these goals. tricity was restored 12 hours later, southern New Jersey power company WHO’S MINDING THE BOOKS?...Scotch Plains Library Director Norbert tional Services. Beginning in September, the pro- according to Westfield Mayor Tho- had been working around the clock Bernstein visits the fair Friday night at St. Bartholomew the Apostle Roman The center provides five pre-school, gram will comply with an ordinance mas C. Jardim. Officials said Public to restore power to customers. Catholic Church on Westfield Avenue. handicapped classes for children 3 to by the Individuals with Disabilities Works trucks and crews followed Downed trees on power wires were 5 years of age. There are four classes Education Act (IDEA) which is gov- PSE&G trucks through the town, the “overriding” problem, officials at a primary level for learning lan- erned by the state. This law states removing debris. confirmed, claiming there were few Councilman Whitaker Calls guage disabilities and one class for that “early intervention services must Within 30 minutes of the storm, electrical transformer problems. autistic patients. be provided in natural environments Westfield police were stringing “no Although local and County Public For Meaningful Tax Reform According to Pamela Venkus, Di- instead of group settings.” entry” tape across hazardous road- Works officials were busy clearing rector of Children’s Educational Ser- Early intervention providers must ways, officials said. However, by yes- brush during daylight hours, work- FANWOOD — With Governor require all property in the county to vices, these classes run all day, from also “identify sources of support in terday afternoon, some Westfielders ers were forced to wait in every in- Christine Todd Whitman’s Property be reassessed at the same time and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. There are 70 children their neighborhood or community were still sitting in the dark. stance until PSE&G could deaden Tax Reform Commission about to require that each taxing jurisdiction in the entire program and the major- for parents.” Town officials estimated that ap- felled wires. issue its report, Fanwood Council- ity of students are from Union County, Mrs. Lynn told The Times that, proximately 50 percent of residents Union County Director for the Di- use all property in its boundaries to drawing others from Essex, “Children learn very much from one were affected by the storm in some vision of Public Works Frank E. man Joel Whitaker this week said establish the tax rate. Middlesex and Somerset Counties. another.” She said she believes that way, but there were no guesses on Dann, Jr., said crews would not work “meaningful tax reform” will insure “This would result in a $200,000 A student’s special and specific these home services mandated by the how many were without power. A clearing brush throughout the night that all similarly valued property in house in Scotch Plains paying the needs are based on the IEP (Indi- state will be beneficial. different estimate placed the cost of because felled power wires could a governmental unit pays the same same school tax as a $200,000 house vidual Educational Plan). She concluded, “I do foresee it the storm to Westfield at $200,000. neither be spotted nor distinguished tax. in Fanwood. And a $200,000 house The Early Intervention Services working.” Officials said they purchased addi- from foliage in the dark. “It appears the Commission will in any Union County community program at the center provides fam- The program, which mainly serves tional chain saws and rented a grinder However, a Union County tree crew call for such actions as consolidat- would pay the same county tax, in ily support groups and determines Union and Somerset Counties, spon- that turns tree parts into mulch. on Seventh Avenue in Plainfield said ing some school districts,” Mr. dollar terms, as any other $200,000 eligibility of a child before develop- sors “Expansion Winnebago” which An estimated 70 percent of Scotch personnel were working with only Whitaker said. house,” he said. ing an IFSP (Individual Family Ser- reaches out to families in Elizabeth and Plains residents were without power two hours of sleep from Monday “Based on our experience in the Mr. Whitaker said it appears the vice Plan) prior to service. Plainfield with their pediatric services. after the storm, with the Municipal night. Scotch Plains-Fanwood Regional Commission will recommend that a Building and downtown area among Mr. Dann said that in his 25 years School District, some communities school district should consist of at the affected sections. The Municipal with the county Public Works Divi- will pay much more than others for least one high school, two middle Residents Air Mixed Views Building has no backup generator, sion, “It was never like this.” Follow- the same services,” he said. schools and several elementary officials said, although the police ing other storms in the early 1980s, “New Jersey has chosen to fund schools. department has one. he explained, there was damage its counties and its schools from “This is the configuration of the On Pocket Park Proposal In Scotch Plains, however, tele- “here-and-there,” but in this case, local property taxes,” he said. Scotch Plains-Fanwood Regional CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 phone service for the most part was there were hundreds of damaged trees. “A fair system would result in a School District,” he said. posal, and asked, “What could be felt a passive park would be more not interrupted, and township em- The county has over 100 trucks with $200,000 market value house in wrong with filling up an area which is ideally located at the Community House ployees were fielding calls on Tues- crews out clearing hazards. “If New Jersey officials want to Fanwood paying exactly the same consolidate schools into districts empty and ugly?” at the Fanwood Train Station, which day without lights and computers. By Mr. Dann said Scotch Plains, Cathy Hirschhorn, also of Russell he called “the pride of the community.” 9:30 yesterday morning, the lights Fanwood and Westfield were filling school tax as a $200,000 market such as Scotch Plains-Fanwood, they value house in Scotch Plains,” he will have to insure that all taxpayers Road, called the concept “a great idea,” He also advocated keeping the were on at the Municipal Building, Public Works trucks with fuel at the adding that residents could use the Watson Road property available for officials said. county station because the power out- noted. within those school districts are “That’s not the case today. Nor treated equally,” he said. rehabilitated site for walking and play- future development, possible expan- Scotch Plains Chief of Police Tho- age had made it impossible to use their ing. sion of municipal operations or use by mas O’Brien said that by Tuesday own pumps. Fortunately, Mr. Dunn does a $200,000 house in Fanwood “It is fundamentally unfair that a pay the same county tax as a house on one side of King Street can Attilio “Art” Badala, former Presi- the seniors. morning, most of the main roads in said, he had just stocked in another dent of the Fanwood Senior Citizens Mayor Maryanne S. Connelly ob- the township were open to traffic. 20,000 gallons of fuel last Friday. $200,000 house in Scotch Plains, or sell for $200,000 and pay one school Rahway, or Plainfield,” he said. Club, offered a different perspective. served that officials had several op- However, traffic signals remained out Union County Freeholder Chair- tax, and a house on the other side of He protested that the park would cut tions regarding the Pocket Park grant, yesterday along sections of Route man Daniel P. Sullivan and Free- “Similar-valued property should King Street can also sell for back the number of parking spaces including using the funds to create the No. 22, and state troopers were di- holder Lewis Mingo, Jr. held a press pay identical taxes in each taxing $200,000 and pay an entirely differ- available for those taking part in the park, returning the money to the county, recting traffic. conference in Plainfield on Tuesday jurisdiction,” he said, “to achieve ent school tax simply because of the club’s 15 to 20 annual bus trips, which or spreading it out between Watson In Westfield, Mayor Jardim declared after evaluating storm damage. this result.” town they are in. A $200,000 house typically draw 50-plus participants. Road and existing parks. a state of emergency about seven hours “Throughout the county there are He added that the state must abol- is a $200,000 house, and should pay In response to his proposal that a She said she would “follow the lead” of after the storm hit on the advice of Fire literally hundreds of trees down and ish municipal assessors and transfer the same dollar amount of school senior center be built on the site in- the recently-appointed Pocket Park Com- Chief Paul A. Battiloro, Jr. millions of dollars in property dam- that responsibility to the county; tax regardless of its municipality,” stead, Councilwoman Schurtz said such mittee, headed by Councilwoman Schurtz, “There was a clear swath of de- age,” Chairman Sullivan said. Tues- he said. an option was not included under the which has been charged with coordinat- struction on the south side,” Mayor day morning, he attempted to gather provisions of the Pocket Park Pro- ing plans for the Pocket Park funds. Jardim said. Police officers were dollar estimates from county munici- SP-F BOE-Teachers’ Union gram, which stipulates the grant money The Borough Council unanimously making the rounds in every neigh- palities in an effort to have the area be used exclusively for acquisition or approved an agreement with the county borhood with bullhorns, alerting resi- qualify for Federal disaster relief funds. development of park land or renova- August 13 for receipt of the grant, dents to stay inside because of downed Mayor Jardim said a telephone hot Still Seeking New Contract tions to existing parks. although how the money will be used electrical wires, and announcing that line had been set up with the West- Doris Terry of Paterson Road pro- remains under discussion by members schools would be closed the next day. field Recreation Department at Town SCOTCH PLAINS — Follow- timely and reasonable agreement.” posed that some of the Pocket Park of the committee. Mayor Jardim said a tree fell onto an Hall. “Damage is so widespread,” he money could be used to expand the La occupied car on Dorian Way, but that said, “it could be one or two weeks ing two recent back-to-back nego- “We initiated an early beginning Former ‘Moonglowers’ tiating sessions, the Scotch Plains- to negotiations, proposed stream- Grande Park building into a senior the two passengers escaped unharmed. until things are back to normal.” center. The Fanwood Senior Citizens In Fanwood, Mayor Connelly said Union County’s Echo Lake Park Fanwood Board of Education an- lined procedures, initiated the as- To Speak to Members nounced that it has not, as yet, signment of a mediator while con- Club currently meets at the All Saints’ people had been trapped in a car by was partially closed to traffic, follow- Episcopal Church in Scotch Plains. felled trees, but that they also es- ing the storm. reached a contract settlement with tinuing to seek a negotiated settle- Of Alumni Association Former Fanwood Mayor Theodore SCOTCH PLAINS-FANWOOD caped without serious injury. A house The Borough of Mountainside had the Scotch Plains-Fanwood Educa- ment, developed a compromise pro- “Ted” Trumpp, who has called for the surrounded on three sides by downed little damage but did lose electrical tion Association (SPFEA) – the posal, and modified that proposal — The regularly-scheduled meeting Watson Road site to be kept in reserve of the Scotch Plains-Fanwood High electrical wires on Farley Avenue power in the downtown Tuesday af- teachers’ union. to accommodate the stated objec- for ratables, strongly urged the council was evacuated, she added. ternoon. During a September 1 meeting tion by the SPFEA,” he added. School Alumni Association will be to look at alternatives such as upgrad- held on Tuesday, September 15, at between the parties, the board pre- “The board team feels that it has ing borough parks with a walking track, sented a three-year proposal which done all that it can, within the limits 7:30 p.m. in Room 101 of Scotch boccie courts or shuffleboard. He also Plains-Fanwood High School. Sub Form included salary increases of 3.7, of fiscal responsibility, to bring implied elected officials were not heed- 2x5 3.7, and 3.5 percent. The contract about an agreement before the start The evening’s program will in- ing public opposition to the project. clude speakers Earl Phillips and Paul would span the years 1998 through of school,” Mr. Ruggiero statsed. Sally Drewes, who lives next door to DiNizo, who were part of the origi- 2001, with no change in medical Another mediation session has the tentative park site, defended the nal “Moonglowers,” a musical group benefits. been scheduled for Monday, Octo- governing body, saying officials did at the high school. The offer was rejected by the ber 5. The board has reached out to not proceed with earlier development They will discuss how the group teachers’ union due to a provision the SPFEA leadership and is at- proposals for the lot in the face of got started and their remembrances regarding pay grades based on tempting to meet with the associa- public opposition. of their high school experiences. length of service. On September 2, tion prior to that time, according to Other uses proposed for the site over Former members of the the parties met again with the assis- Mr. Ruggiero. the past decade included senior hous- “Moonglowers” are invited to attend tance of a state-appointed media- “I fully expect that both parties ing, subdivision, and supplementary the meeting. Refreshments will be tor. The board agreed to teachers’ can work together to minimize the parking for train station commuters. served. demands over longevity and resub- negative impact of a job action on Fanwood Planning Board Chairman For more information or any ques- mitted its September 1 proposal. our students by reaching a settle- Gregory S. Cummings, while acknowl- tions, please call Marie Leppert at The SPFEA, however, still did ment as quickly as possible,” the edging that the current state of the (908) 233-3829 or Kristi Hawkins at not agree to the three-year pack- school board President stated. The Watson Road site was a “detriment,” (908) 232-6845. age, citing problems including the term “job action” in this case indi- third year salary increase that was cates steps taken by teachers just Planning in Fanwood offered. short of a strike. According to Board President Au- gust A. Ruggiero, “During the past Continues for Street Fair year, the board has taken extraordi- Norwegian Language nary steps in an attempt to reach a Planning in continuing for the third A few spaces for crafters are still To be Taught at UCC annual Fanny Wood Day slated for available. Space cost $75 for a 10- Sunday, September 27, from noon to foot by 10-foot space. Crafters wish- SP-F School Board Beginning Sept. 18 5 p.m. in the center of Fanwood at the ing further information and a dealers To Honor 17 Teachers Union County College will offer intersection of Martine and South agreement are asked to contact Neal two non-credit Norwegian courses Avenues, an area which will be closed Schembre at (908) 322-6066. At Celebration Tonight this fall, in which students will to automobiles for the festival. All proceeds raised from the street SCOTCH PLAINS-FANWOOD have an opportunity to learn the The annual event is dedicated to fair will go toward the Fanwood Mil- — The Scotch Plains-Fanwood language from a native speaker. establishing better relations and im- lennium clock. Both courses will be taught at the proving downtown Fanwood, accord- Board of Education will honor 17 ing to Fanny Wood Day Committee Artist to Demonstrate district teachers who have attained Cranford campus. Professor of Modern Languages Spokesman Peter Sayles. Oil Painting Medium tenured status this year at a “Cel- People will have an opportunity to ebration of Achievement” program A.H. Roholt-Moen of Westfield, experience the hospitality of the At Sept. 16 Meeting today, Thursday, September 10, at 7 an associate professor of modern quaint Borough of Fanwood and ac- languages who was born and raised SCOTCH PLAINS-FANWOOD — p.m. quaint themselves with a local retail The Scotch Plains and Fanwood Arts The public is invited to attend this in Norway, will be the instructor. community that still offers unique Association will present a demonstra- event, which will be held in the The Norwegian courses offer in- items and personalized seance. tion of the new medium of nontoxic oil Evergreen Elementary School struction in basic speaking, read- The Fanwood Rescue Squad will painting with water at 8 p.m. on Multi-Purpose Room. ing and writing skills, as well as also be celebrating its 50th anniver- Wednesday, September 16. The newly-tenured teachers in- information on Norwegian culture. sary and showing off their new am- The program, featuring Kathy clude Dorothy Miller, Debra Fern, Activities include interactive exer- bulance. Also, some of the many Kornish of Union Township, will take Ella Greenberg, Lisa Herbert and cises and role playing, plus festi- exhibits will include a special dis- place at the Fanwood Train Station on Margaret Hermiston-Murray from vals and occasional field trips. play for the Battleship New Jersey North Avenue. Ms. Kornish, a university-educated Brunner Elementary School; Lynne “Norwegian I” runs from 7 to and the Overlook Hospital Healthy 9:30 p.m. on Fridays, September Avenue’s Van. Also, a disc jockey artist, has taught fine art and decorative Grimmer and Eileen Raszka from painting at recreational centers and adult Coles Elementary School; Kathleen 18 through October 23, followed will be providing music and several different groups will be performing. schools. Her work has been exhibited Herrmann and Lisa Frye from Ever- by “Norwegian II” on Fridays, from at area galleries, and she was a featured green; Sondra Chernoff, Diane October 30 through December 11. Many other civic leaders, commu- artist at New Artists Presentations at No classes will be held on Friday, nity groups and organizations will Madison Square Garden. DiBella and Connie Salisbury from have exhibits and tables. As a family McGinn Elementary School; Dawn November 27, due to the Thanks- The Scotch Plains and Fanwood Arts giving holiday. day, kids will love the pony rides, Association meets at 8 p.m. on the third Farella from School One Elemen- moonwalk, balloon animators, and tary, and Maryann Degnan, Paula For further information, please Wednesday of most months in the train many other games and events. station. Gray, Durand Thomas and Randy call the college’s Division of Con- New to the event this year are a pie tinuing Education and Community Meetings are free and the public is Young from Scotch Plains-Fanwood baking contest, a baby photo contest invited. For more information, please High School. Services at (908) 709-7600. and a Little Miss Fanny Wood contest. call Tom Yeager at (908) 322-5438. Page 2 Thursday, September 10, 1998 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Freeholder Board Opposes Free Fall Courses Offered Firm’s Anti-Union Activities To County Senior Citizens The Union County Board of Chosen the board by Freeholder Donald Freeholders unanimously passed a reso- Goncalves. The Westfield Senior Citizens taught by Professor William lution August 27 directing the county Fechheimer uniforms are primarily Housing Corporation, in conjunc- Dunscombe. It covers New Jersey’s not to do business with Fechheimer worn by law enforcement and rescue tion with the Westfield Foundation natural history including its flora, Brothers Inc., a Cincinnati, Ohio-based personnel, postal workers and march- and the Learning Is Forever (LIFE) fauna and geology, and how people firm which manufactures uniforms. ing bands. Early this year, the company Center of Union County College, can make significant changes to the The resolution was brought before shut down its Cincinnati manufactur- will sponsor two, three-credit classes environment. ing facility, laying off 80 union work- for senior citizens during the Fall This class will be held at the Union County 4H Sets ers, and began subcontracting with non- 1998 semester. corporation’s facility at 1129 Boynton union shops to produce its uniforms, “American Experience in the 20th Avenue on Mondays from 1 to 3 p.m. Oct. 9 Open House according to Freeholder board spokes- Century,” taught by Dr. Christopher beginning on Monday, September Union County 4-H, presented by man John Salerno. Gibbs, will be held on Fridays from 14. Rutgers Cooperative Extension of The company still produces uniforms 10 a.m. to noon beginning tomor- Both courses are offered free of in five union shops across the country, row, September 11, at the Union County, is preparing for a new Mr. Salerno said. charge to Union County residents season, with several clubs expected Labor officials have said that the corporation’s building at 1133 who are 62 years of age or older. Boynton Avenue in Westfield. Registration will take place during to start up again this month and in company markets its products with the KEEPING KIDS WELL Union County Freeholder Chairman Daniel P. Sullivan October. slogan “Union Made – It Does Matter,” reviews an immunization checklist while the center’s pediatric coordinator, Kay This course will focus on themes the first session of each class. Individuals interested in becom- even though many of the outfits are Young, holds on her lap Denise Dent and Joel Davier of Elizabeth as they get of special interest such as the Great Parking is available in designated ing a member or leader may attend assembled and sewn in non-union ready to be immunized at the Union County Division of Social Services/Runnells Depression, urbanization, the Cold visitor parking areas and along the 4-H Open House on Friday, Octo- shops. Specialized Hospital Immunization Center in Elizabeth. Also waiting to get their War, counterculture, and the com- Boynton Avenue, or along the access ber 9, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the 4-H “The Board of Chosen Freeholders is shots, pictured left to right, are sisters Helen and Celin Mammen of Elizabeth plexities of life in the United States road between the two buildings. Office, 300 North Avenue, East, in taking a stand in support of working and Amanda Kube of Linden. today. For further information or direc- Westfield. Most of the clubs meet at men and women,” said Freeholder The second course, entitled “Natu- tions to the facilities, please call Su- the 4-H office from September Goncalves, an Elizabeth resident. “We ral History of New Jersey,” will be san Lampert at (908) 233-1733. through June. want to express our solidarity with the Free Immunizations Offered Some of the youth clubs include a organizations bringing this issue to gardening club, a horse club, pet light.” Darlene Nowak Is Named clubs of all kinds, and Teen Council. The resolution requires that the county For Union County Children “Little Miracle Growers” learn to not purchase uniforms from Fechheimer Children may receive free immu- against are measles, mumps, ru- grow their own flowers and veg- Brothers without a written agreement Technologist of the Year guaranteeing that the products were nizations through Union County’s bella (German measles), chicken etables. Members of “The Variety WESTFIELD — Westfield Public “Good teachers are my inspira- Hounds” learn about dog obedience made by union workers, Mr. Salerno Division of Social Services and the pox, polio, hepatitis B. tetanus confirmed. Runnells Specialized Hospital Im- (lockjaw), diphtheria, pertussis Schools Technology Director Darlene tion,” said Ms. Nowak. “In Westfield and care. Teen Council is for county Nowak has been named Technolo- we can accomplish more because of teens in grades 9 and up. It also demands the company stop munization Center, located at 342 (whooping cough), and influenza labeling its products as “union made” Westminster Avenue in Elizabeth. type b. gist of the Year by the New Jersey our excellent teachers.” According to 4-H spokeswoman when they are produced in non-union Association for Educational Tech- NJAET President Rebecca Gold Karen Cole, the programs foster last- “Any child that lives in Union The Federal Center for Disease shops. County can get immunized at our Control (CDC) has stated that many nology (NJAET). said that Ms. Nowak was one of eight ing friendships, while teens learn “One great concern for this board has The NJAET, a non-profit organi- selected for the award from more leadership and life skills. 4-H is open center free of charge, no appoint- children under age 3 do not receive been that police officers, firefighters ment necessary, Monday to Friday, proper immunization. Many zation that advocates educational than 50 nominations throughout the to young people in grades 1 through and postal workers, all of whom are technology throughout the state, state. 12. There are no uniforms, and mem- union workers, are being misinformed 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.,” said Free- schools require children to be im- munized in order to attend. Parents chose Ms. Nowak because of “her The award will be presented at the bers participate in the annual 4-H by this company,” said Freeholder holder Chairman Daniel P. outstanding credentials, commitment NJAET Conference on Tuesday, Oc- are advised to check with their Fair. Chairman Daniel P. Sullivan, also of Sullivan. to the use of technology to enhance tober 13, where Ms. Nowak has been Rutgers Cooperative Extension Elizabeth. “Parents or guardians should child’s school to find out if immu- the quality of education, and ability invited to present a session for the provides information and educational “We want the uniforms worn by bring previous immunization nization is required. to transmit enthusiasm to inspire attendees. services to all people without regard county employees to be made by work- records if they have them,” he The vaccines for Union County’s others,” according to the organiza- Beginning her fourth year in West- to sex, race, color, national origin, ers who are earning a living wage,” he added. Kay Young, a registered Immunization Center are funded tion. field, Ms. Nowak has spearheaded disability or handicap or age. added. nurse, is the Coordinator of the through the New Jersey Depart- Ms. Nowak will receive two mon- the technology efforts of the district, center. ment of Health from the Federal etary awards, including a $250 check bringing hundreds of computers into The 10 potentially fatal diseases Immunization Program of the CDC, to be spent on technology in West- classrooms, arranging for continual that children should be immunized United States Department of Health. field Schools. She will purchase soft- staff development, and coordinating ware called “Inspiration,” for use by volunteer efforts of citizens to serve students and teachers. on committees and Net Day, accord- County to Provide Elderly The software was first introduced ing to Mrs. Korecky. in the social studies pilot program at She recently was successful in pro- curing funding in the amount of With Outreach Services $158,910 from Union County Ac- cess 2000; a $95,000 grant from the Union County’s Division on Ag- hand to provide assistance in com- Technology Literacy Challenge Fund, ing in the Department of Human pleting the necessary applications for and a “Comps for Kids” agreement Services has announced its Outreach Gas and Electric Support (LIFE to provide 30 new computers at less Services program schedule for Sep- LINE), Pharmaceutical Assistance than half the normal purchase price. tember. (PAAD), Home Energy Assistance Ms. Nowak is a Trustee and the “The Union County Freeholders (HEAP), Supplementary Security In- Treasurer for the New Jersey Educa- encourage elderly, isolated individu- come (SSI), Counseling on Health tional Computing Cooperative, and als who meet eligibility requirements Insurance for Medicare Enrollees a member of the International Soci- to apply for vital services through (CHIME), and the SHARE Food Pro- ety for Technology and Education, our outreach program,” said Free- gram. the Northeast Coalition of Educa- holder Lewis Mingo Jr., Liaison to “These services can supplement tional Leaders, and Phi Delta Kappa HELPING TO FIGHT HEART DISEASE Union County Clerk Joanne Rajoppi, the Union County Advisory Council the basic needs of the isolated elderly honor society. right, 1998 Chairwoman of the American Heart Association’s Union County on Aging. and sustain or improve their lives,” American Heart Walk, accepts a check from Linda Hrevnack of CR Bard, Inc. to benefit American Heart Walk. The presentation was made at a recent kickoff • Tuesday, September 15, Sara Freeholder Mingo added. “Our se- Girl Scout Council activity for the event. Ms. Rajoppi is urging survivors, particularly women, to Bailey Center, 30 Church Mall, nior staff members will conduct pri- Springfield, from 9 to 11 a.m. vate interviews on request.” To Begin New Year participate in the walk at Echo Lake Park in Westfield on Saturday, October 3. TECHNOLOGIST OF THE To register for American Heart Walk or for more information, please call the • Wednesday, September 16, Eliza- These services are open to all se- The Washington Rock Girl Scout YEAR...Westfield Public Schools Council will kick off a new year of American Heart Association at 1-800-AHA-USA1. beth Center Apartments, 809 Pearl nior citizens in Union County. Technology Director Darlene Nowak Street, Elizabeth, from 1 to 3 p.m. For further information on the has been named Technologist of the scouting on Thursday, October 1. All • Thursday, September 24, Lin- Outreach Program and other pro- Year by the New Jersey Association girls between the ages of 5 and 17 are den Housing (Peach Orchard), 1551 grams offered by the Division on for Educational Technology. invited to join the organization. Many events are planned for Girl CIGAR VAUL Dill Avenue, Linden, from 1:30 to Aging, please call the division’s Scouts in the area, including sporting 3:30 p.m. toll-free number at (888) 280- the high school, where it was well received by teachers, according to events, overnight trips, and activities County representatives will be on 8226. planned by the girls themselves. 2X2 school district spokeswoman Lorre The Washington Rock Council has Korecky. been serving communities in Union, Ms. Nowak wants to make it avail- Middlesex and Somerset Counties for able for more high school teachers 42 years. KINGSLEY BELCHER and students, and has successfully For further information or to join, persuaded the supplier to match her please call the council’s membership 2X2 purchase. department at (908) 232-3236. MARTIN JEWLERS MAR HOVE 2X8 2X2 GREENBAUM 2X7 DEROSA MEATS 2X6 A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood Thursday, September 10, 1998 Page 3 Rape Crisis Ctr. Seeks Volunteers Symphony Orchestra Names New Executive Director To Help Victims of Violent Crime WESTFIELD — Mickey Foster, Presi- school’s new facility in Verona. dent of the Board of Directors of the “I have long admired the special mis- By MICHELLE H. LePOIDEVIN childhood sexual assault, molesta- ing with issues in which trust has Westfield Symphony Orchestra (WSO), sion of Westfield Symphony Orchestra Specially Written for The Westfield Leader tion, voyeurism, exhibitionism and been violated. Therapy generally has announced the appointment of Nancy to bring the world’s greatest music home Sexual assault is a desperate, dark all forms of rape are treated at the lasts up to one year, with weekly N. Jackson of Westfield as the to the communities of central New Jer- and terrifying world. However, the crisis center through programs, visits. organization’s Executive Director. sey,” Mrs. Jackson observed about her Union County Rape Crisis Center groups and individual therapy. The center also has educational Mrs. Jackson served as Director of new responsibilities. on 300 North Avenue in Westfield Survivors can seek assistance materials on sexual assault, child Public Affairs and Development for “The opportunity to join forces with through the following options: a abuse and incest is available. Rahway Hospital between 1987 and internationally-known Music Director is a beacon of light for survivors of and Conductor, David Wroe, presents sexual assault and you could be group for rape survivors, a group Volunteer training classes will 1997. She also served as the hospital’s for incest survivors, group coun- be given on Tuesdays and Thurs- Patient Advocate. unlimited possibilities for our fully pro- their next volunteer. Immediately prior to assuming her fessional symphony, its audiences and The crisis center receives ap- seling for mothers of incest vic- days, October 6 and 8, 13 and 15, new position with the symphony, she the community-at-large,” she continued. proximately 3,000 telephone calls tims, individual therapy and an 20 and 22, 27 and 29, and Thurs- was Director of Development and Public Mrs. Jackson said the symphony plans yearly from victims, and an esti- emergency hotline. day, November 5; Tuesdays and Relations for The Children’s Institute in more outreach programs and partner- mated 200 of those victims actu- When victims reach out by using Thursdays, November 10 and 12, Livingston, and participated in a $3.5 ships designed to bring symphonic mu- ally visit the center for assistance. the hotline, (908) 233-RAPE, they and 17 and 19. Louise Yohalem million capital campaign to fund the sic to the community. An average of 70 to 80 sexual as- can receive confidential counsel- With 40 hours of training, volun- She is active in numerous professional sault survivors are treated by the ing from a trained and compassion- teers learn to deal with survivors and community organizations, among center each week. ate volunteer. As a result, victims and family members; to understand Louise Yohalem to Appear them Soroptimists International of the The invaluable services at the may opt to be accompanied by a the legal and medical aspects of Greater Westfield Area. center are a product of the Union volunteer to a hospital for treat- assault and provide support and The WSO’s first concert of the season ment, to the police station or to guidance. On PBS Show This Weekend will be performed on Saturday, October County Department of Human 3, at the Union County Arts Center in Services and is operated by the another safe spot. “Our volunteers have a definite For more information, individuals Rahway. Featured will be Gershwin’s The center provides “in-service interest in helping those who are WESTFIELD — Louise Yohalem, Union County Board of Chosen a Westfield resident and Director of may visit Caucus: New Jersey’s Internet “Rhapsody in Blue,” in addition to the Freeholders. However, programs training” to hospital personnel, law going through this awful situation,” the Plainfield School Based Youth Web site at www.caucusnj.org. works of Beethoven and Dvorak. are supported and funded by enforcement officials, mental health said Mrs. Pruden. Services Program, will appear on the Anyone interested in learning more grants and donations outside of professionals and educators. The She added that the center is try- next installment of Caucus: New Anna Kate Mackle about the WSO and its upcoming concert the center. training also includes consultation ing to create a system where the Jersey’s “Two Million by 2000” series season may call (908) 232-9400 or visit According to Jennifer Pruden, with professionals who counsel sur- volunteers do not find themselves on PBS. Is Principal Harp the symphony’s Internet Web site at [email protected]. Administrator of the Union County vivors. burned out. Caucus: New Jersey has begun a For World Symphony Rape Crisis Center, the center According to Mrs. Pruden, indi- Volunteers also work on the two-year initiative spotlighting the serves Union County, but also ser- vidual therapy is, in a word, indi- center’s Speakers Bureau which many aspects of volunteerism and com- Anna Kate Mackle, formerly of West- vices other counties. vidual. She stated that each survi- provides educational programs on munity service. This week’s program field, has won appointment to the posi- vor has their own timetable in deal- sexual assault topics to agencies, tion of Principal Harp in The New World Victims of sexual harassment, will feature physicians, volunteers and Symphony, under the direction of Michael schools and other groups and dis- health care providers who are working Tilson Thomas. tribute educational materials Union to give children a healthy start in life. The Miami-based New World Sym- Storytime on Elm to Hold County residents. The program can be seen on WNET/ phony, a showcase for orchestral musi- Mrs. Pruden concluded, “There Thirteen this Saturday, September 12, cians, has appeared throughout the United aren’t too many free services left. It at 12:30 p.m. and on Sunday, Septem- States, and regularly features renowned Special Teacher Evenings is an absolute necessity (to provide ber 13, at 6 a.m. guest artists and conductors. these services) for a healthy soci- It can additionally be seen on NJN- Ms. Kate, a 1988 graduate of West- WESTFIELD — Storytime on Elm “Ready-To-Read” series. field High School, earned a Masters will remain open for two special Teacher The store offers a wide selection of ety.” Public Television on September 13 at Degree from the Cleveland Institute of Evenings on Tuesday and Wednesday, books for all grade levels, from pre- To become a volunteer, schedule 10 a.m. and on Wednesday, September Music, and has herself performed widely, September 15 and 16, from 6:30 to 8:30 school through high school. an interview by calling (908) 233- 16, at 6:30 p.m. as Principal Harp for symphony orches- p.m. “Storytime on Elm has gained a 7273, Monday through Friday, be- “Two Million by 2000” can also be tras throughout the midwest, and for The children’s bookstore, located at reputation for having a knowledge- tween 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. viewed on various cable outlets festival orchestras in the United States 35 Elm Street in downtown Westfield, able and experienced staff, familiar throughout the state during Septem- and Europe. ber. Viewers are advised to check their She is the daughter of Gerard and has scheduled these evenings for the with our books and happy to be of Mary Lou Mackle of Westfield. convenience and benefit of teachers help,” stated Ms. Zack. local listings. Nancy N. Jackson and educators, according to store owner “We are pleased to serve as a valu- See Us On Elaine Zack. able resource for teachers in our com- All books in the store will be avail- munities, as well as for parents,” she The Web able at a discount, and teachers will added. COMCST have an opportunity to pick up free For more information regarding www.goleader.com posters, bookmarks, and other pub- Teacher Evenings, please call (908) lisher materials. 232-1343, or visit Storytime on Elm. 3X3 On Wednesday night, author and reading specialist Betty Miles will be on hand from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the store. She will demonstrate the read- PAINE WEBBER ing process and discuss how adults can help readers of any age feel con- fident about their skills, through tips 2X2 and suggestions offered in an infor- mal presentation. Ms. Miles is a former teacher of kindergarten children and graduate students at the Bank Street College of Education. She has recently written four titles for Simon & Schuster’s

NORM GRECO 6X10½ Page 4 Thursday, September 10, 1998 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader THE TIMES POPCORN™ of Scotch Plains – Fanwood — Established 1890 — — Established 1959— Slums of Beverly Hills: The Official Newspaper of the Town of Westfield Official Newspaper of the Borough of Fanwood and the County of Union and the Township of Scotch Plains The Magnificent Abramowitzes Member of: Member of: By Michael S. Goldberger New Jersey Press Association New Jersey Press Association National Newspaper Association National Newspaper Association One Popcorn, Poor • Two Popcorns, Fair • Three Popcorns, Good • Four Popcorns, Excellent DODGERS Westfield Area Chamber of Commerce Scotch Plains Business & Professional Association In 1958, the Brooklyn Dodgers 3 popcorns family’s tales of mythological lore — Periodicals – Postage Paid at Westfield, New Jersey Periodicals – Postage Paid at Scotch Plains, New Jersey baseball team moved to California to If a tree grows in Brooklyn, then a about how he once had a restaurant busi- P.O. Box 250 • 50 Elm Street P. O. Box 368 wandering Jew can bloom in Beverly ness, and how he once caught an em- become the Los Angeles Dodgers. Westfield, N.J. 07091 Scotch Plains, N.J. 07076 Hills. For just as the valiant protagonist ployee stealing from him, and how they Take a trolley ride with us as we Tele: (908) 232-4407 • E-mail: [email protected] • Web: www.goleader.com • Fax: (908) 232-0473 in Betty Smith’s famous coming-of-age certainly weren’t poor then.” And any- explain the origin of this bi-coastal novel grew up to pen her story, with the way, our family has money. Uncle nickname. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the offices of the newspapers at autobiographical Slums of Beverly Hills, Mickey’s rich. We’re just the poor side In the late 19th century, before the P. O. Box 250, Westfield, New Jersey 07091 writer-director Tamara Jenkins not only of the family, right Dad?” asks Vivian. advent of the subway transit system, survives her Jewish family’s zany dys- Ms. Jenkins’s bittersweet socioeco- PUBLISHED EVERY THURSDAY BY WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. the primary mode of mass transpor- function, but blossoms into the teen- nomics suggest a literary authority. tation in Brooklyn was the horse- aged heroine of her alternately wacky Whether lower-middle-class like the drawn trolley. These conveyances Horace R. Corbin Gail S. Corbin Paul J. Peyton and touching tale. Abramowitzes or aristocrats fallen from PUBLISHER GENERAL MANAGER MANAGING EDITOR Set in 1976 and gleeful in its brash- grace like Booth Tarkington’s Magnifi- presented a traffic hazard to Brook- Suzette F. Stalker Jeanne Whitney David B. Corbin ness, the nostalgic saga opens with pushy cent Ambersons, families do rationalize lyn pedestrians, who became known ASSISTANT EDITOR REPORTER SPORTS Murray Abramowitz (Alan Arkin) nego- their circumstances in order to preserve as “trolley dodgers.” The dodger nick- Joanna B. Marsh Richard P. Murray Karen M. Hinds tiating with a bra saleswoman. Well- their dignity. name was eventually incorporated MARKETING DIRECTOR MARKETING REPRESENTATIVE OFFICE MANAGER meaning but impossibly intrusive, the Prior to recounting her saga, the film- into the name of the borough’s base- 65-year-old divorcee has organized this maker quotes Tolstoi: “All happy fami- ball club which was, and still is, SUBSCRIPTION PRICE first brassiere-buying pilgrimage for fif- lies are alike; all unhappy families are known as the Dodgers. One-year subscription in county – $20 • Out-of-county – $24 • One-year college (September to May) – $16 teen-year-old Vivian (Natasha Lyonne), unhappy in their own way.” It is apparent The word dodger is no longer used his suddenly matured offspring. Like Mr. Tolstoi knew from the Abramowitzes. to describe Brooklynites, or for that much of the film, the scene is uncomfort- * * * * * ably hilarious. But while embarrassed, matter, Angelenos, neither of whom Slums of Beverly Hills, rated R, is a do much walking. The Dodgers nick- Despite Extensive Damage, Tornadoes the spunky innocent at the center of the Fox Searchlight release directed by story isn’t as horrorstruck as some girls name, however, will undoubtedly be Tamara Jenkins and stars Alan Arkin, associated with the team regardless might be in similar circumstances. Natasha Lyonne, and Marisa Tomei. Could Have Wreaked Far More Havoc The brassy middle child and her two Running time: 91 minutes. of its future location. brothers have been uprooted more than Our local communities, despite sustaining a wide- priorities in getting their communities back into the five times in the last three months, some- times in the middle of the night, as down- FAA Terminates Flight Test; spread loss of electrical power and tree limbs, es- swing of things as soon as possible. Seventy percent of on-his-luck Murray perennially seeks to caped this past Monday’s severe thunderstorm and Scotch Plains residents, along with the Municipal keep home and hearth within the tony city tornadoes with no reported injuries or loss of life. Building, were left without power following the storm, limits of Beverly Hills (for the schools); Vivian has had time to adapt to Father’s Local Officials Dissatisfied Public Works crews in our towns have been clearing while in Fanwood the figure was 80 percent. Schools unsettling ways. And she’s just as bewil- streets of tree limbs, while the Public Service Electric were closed in both districts on Tuesday. By JEANNE WHITNEY “There are a lot of new air control- dered by her pending puberty as he is. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times ler techniques and aircraft,” he indi- and Gas (PSE&G) company has almost 100 crews In addition, half of Westfield either lost power or had Perhaps the craziest thing about Ms. Jenkins’s often irreverent take on the Federal Aviation Administration cated, that could be applied to the out restoring electricity. Schools were closed in tree limbs down — making a number of streets, particu- itinerant Abramowitzes is how sensi- officials said last week that a six redesign. Westfield and Scotch Plains-Fanwood due to downed larly on the south side of town, impassable. tive and studious its sociological de- month test on aircraft flight patterns Additionally, he explained that lines and a loss of power in some schools. The storm resulted in the cancellation of governing ductions are. While the director’s first out of Newark International Airport approximately 80 percent of aircraft It is important at times like these that we all try to body meetings in Scotch Plains and Mountainside film exhibits fairly good style and de- will end as scheduled on Tuesday, at Newark International is Stage 3, cent meter, the sheer volume of dys- September 15. which means they have turbo en- keep our cool, and to realize that, because of the Tuesday night. function coupled with a healthy share “We are in the process of hiring a gines, which are quieter and more magnitude of a storm like this, it may take some time While no injuries were sustained as a result of this of shock-value nudity can’t help but contractor to analyze the data from fuel efficient. By the year 2000, all vie for center stage. Yet, what Slums of the test,” said James Buckles, Assis- before things return to normal. Getting electricity storm, we ask that residents use extreme caution when Beverly Hills lacks in cohesiveness, it aircraft must meet Stage 3 level re- restored, of course, has been the priority. The sound coming upon downed tree limbs and especially electri- makes up for in schmaltz and spirit. tant Air Traffic Division Manager, quirements, by being retrofitted with of cutting wood will be heard for a while, given the cal wires. The motto in these cases should always be Starved for a mother figure at this Eastern. “It could take three to six “hush kits” technology, he said. delicate juncture in her life, Vivian months.” Others have endorsed an “ocean number of trees downed in the area. “better safe than sorry.” Let the emergency crews clear heartily welcomes bawdy cousin Rita Mr. Buckles said data from the test routing” plan that would carry air- It has been over a decade since a storm like this has tree limbs while PSE&G restores power. Given that this (Marisa Tomei) after she escapes from flights in April and May revealed craft east of Newark Airport out over been seen in this area. Westfield and Mountainside is a tedious task, we urge all our readers to be patient. a drug rehab center up north. Warmly little, if any, change in noise levels in the ocean at low altitudes, and move got the brunt of the furious weather. Monday’s Most of the electricity was expected to be restored by sincere but hopelessly stuck in the 60’s the area. the craft over land at higher alti- drug culture, Ms. Tomei’s likable buf- storm, which included reports of tornadoes in last night, although some parts may be out until this Scotch Plains Mayor Joan Papen tudes. Reportedly, this would reduce foon arrives, lo and behold, recently claimed that the so-called “260 de- noise from low-flying aircraft over Plainfield and Rahway plus three more in New York, weekend. pregnant. So it only figures she’d be gree turn” flight patterns were not neighborhoods. showed the importance of having an effective emer- Just remember, these were tornadoes. Union County the one to tutor Vivian on the birds and executed by pilots out of Newark. Mr. Buckles said it was unlikely gency management plan in place. For instance, Union was thankfully spared in terms of loss of life or homes. the bees; especially comical is the les- “The test was never really done,” she that the FAA would undertake a study son featuring battery operated para- said. County Public Works trucks were spotted in West- When tornadoes hit, there is usually complete devasta- phernalia. on ocean routing. It would have to be field just 30 minutes after the storm. tion. So let’s keep this storm in perspective and work Other loonies who populate the plot Earlier this year, the township community driven, he said. include: Kevin Corrigan as worthless council heard testimony from resi- Pam Brown, New Jersey Coalition Local emergency personnel and county officials together to get our towns back up and running as soon neighbor Eliot, Vivian’s drug-dealing dent Barbara Hardie, of the Scotch Against Aircraft Noise (NJCAAN) were out Tuesday surveying damage and trying to set as possible. suitor whose proudest possession is Plains Aircraft Noise Committee, spokeswoman, said ocean routing of his Charles Manson T-shirt; Carl faulting the “260 degree” plan, in aircraft would cost an estimated $1.50 DAR to Hold Reiner in a brief, sharp-tongued stint favor of the so-called Solberg Miti- more per airline ticket, for passen- as Uncle Mickey, Murray’s wealthy gation plan, that would take gers. She indicated that the FAA Letters to the Editor First Meeting older brother; and David Krumholtz as flights farther west of Union showed no interest in the ocean rout- big brother Ben, a sardonic chip off the County. ing plan, calling the FAA an “unof- SP-F BOE President Says Board On September 18 old block who’s hoping to get the lead However, Mr. Buckles confirmed ficial spokesman for the airlines.” role in the Beverly Hills high school that the FAA was redesigning all the Congressman Bob Franks and Has Been Fiscally Responsible WESTFIELD — The Westfield production of Guys and Dolls (his ren- aircraft flight routes in the air space Fanwood Mayor Maryanne S. Chapter of the National Society dition of “Luck Be a Lady,” dressed shared by Newark, JFK, and only in his jockey shorts, is a sight to Connelly together sponsored a letter As President of the Scotch Plains- However, the board believes it was Daughters of the American Revo- behold). LaGuardia Airports. “We are opti- to FAA Administrator Jane Garvey, Fanwood Board of Education, I must within its rights to expect secretaries to lution (DAR) will hold its first meet- Millionaire Mickey is willing to sub- mistic,” he said, that some relief to asking for a six-month test of ocean correct the latest example of the use of drive to work. We therefore directed the ing of the season on Friday, Sep- sidize his poor sibling’s version of the residents would result. routing. half-truths coming from the Scotch Plains- board attorney to challenge an arbitrator’s tember 18, at 11:30 a.m. at the Beverly Hills lifestyle, such as it is. Fanwood Education Association (SPFEA) ruling which we thought to be in error. home of Mary Ellen Lawson. After one of Murray’s better apart- Action Committee. Second, it is not true that thousands of ment-finding coups along the periph- Their September 3 letter-to-the-editor dollars in attorney fees were spent on this The program will be presented Resources at Rutgers Library by Mrs. John Tusin, the DAR Con- ery of opulent Beverly Hills, Vivian, criticizes the Board of Education for op- case. For many years the board has been wide-eyed and optimistic, jubilantly posing the SPFEA’s position on a 1996 fiscally responsible in paying our attor- stitution Week Chairwoman for asks: “So, we’re not poor anymore, Topic for Genealogical Group grievance. Let me assure the public that ney a fixed annual salary which does not New Jersey. Mrs. Tusin will speak right...we’re right in the middle it is not true as asserted that “the board increase no matter how many hours he about the pivotal Battle of Trenton now...not poor, not rich, right in the attempts to take advantage of employees spends representing the board. WESTFIELD —“Genealogical September 17, meeting of the Genea- during the American Revolution. middle, right?” Resources at Rutgers University’s logical Society of the West Fields. and then spends thousands of dollars in The SPFEA should know about this For the moment, they bask in their attorney fees...needlessly.” part of our budget which actually saves Constitution Week, observed Alexander Library” will be the sub- The meeting will be held at 1 p.m. at from Thursday, September 17, bourgeoisie abundance. And on such First, the board was not taking advan- our district thousands of dollars com- rare occasions, Dad recites one of the ject of Janet Riemer at the Thursday, the Westfield Memorial Library. tage of secretaries by expecting them to pared to paying an hourly rate. through Wednesday, September 23, Mrs. Riemer of Pennington is a work a full day in the Office of Pupil It is ironic that the SPFEA action is an annual observance of the im- staff member and preservation archi- Services on a day when the opening of Committee questions the board’s fiscal portance of the Constitution, ac- Optimist Club Honors vist in Special Collections and Uni- schools was delayed. On that day, it was responsibility at the exact time when the cording to Westfield DAR spokes- versity Archives, both subjects of unsafe for children to walk to school board is demonstrating fiscal responsi- woman Marguerite Oakes. because heavy snow, unshoveled on some bility by refusing to agree to the SPFEA’s primary interest to area genealogists. sidewalks, would have caused children salary demands. Members of the chapter are Area Youth Volunteers The Alexander Library is the ma- to walk in the streets during the morning August Ruggiero women whose ancestors partici- WESTFIELD — The Optimist Club amount of time and energy to charitable jor genealogy library in central New rush hour. Scotch Plains pated in the American Revolution. of Westfield recently honored two out- or other community service programs, Jersey, with broad collections on Eligible women interested in mem- standing Westfield High School stu- according to Maria Morris, Chair- New Jersey primary sources of fam- Former Waitress Expresses Thanks bership may call the Registrar, dents via the organization’s annual woman of the Youth Volunteer Com- ily history data and related New Marjorie Gural, at (908) 686-5484, Youth Volunteer Award. mittee. Jersey background. Its collections To Area Residents and Customers or Lillian Blauvelt, Regent, at (908) The award recognizes the many teen- Ms. Morris presented the 1998 Youth include over 5,000 Bible records, 232-8674. agers in town who devote a substantial Volunteer Award plaques and cash cemetery inscriptions, maps and at- After 23 years of waitressing at local to keep to that timeline. awards to Jennifer Early and Lauren lases, posters, newspaper micro- restaurants in Westfield and surrounding Besides booking more business than I Pass. Both recipients graduated from areas, I would like to take a minute to ever have had before, the best thing is I films, church membership records, Prosecutor’s Office to Hold Westfield High School earlier this year. old deeds and city directories, the thank the many, many wonderful cus- am now able to sit and have breakfast Miss Early was recognized for found- tomers who became my friends and sup- and lunch with many of my former cus- collections of the Genealogical So- porters over the years. tomer-friends. You don’t know how much ing and serving as President of the ciety of New Jersey, the state Daugh- The impact that many of you have had that means to me. Seminar on Identity Theft Junior Optimist Club, which ran sev- ters of the American Revolution on me personally, and on my family, Again, from the bottom of my heart, eral programs to benefit the Westfield records, family histories, and spe- cannot be put into words. thank you all very much for being there What happens when someone area, and information presented by community. steals another person’s identity and Postal Inspector Joseph Fresco about She was also a founding member of cial university collections. Raising five children on a waitress’s for me for so many years, traveling from Mrs. Riemer is also President of salary was certainly a challenge, but you one location to another with me. robs them of their good credit or their how mail fraud activities are con- Westfield’s Students Against Drunk all made it seem so much easier for me by I’ll never forget your loyalty. To you, life savings? ducted. Driving (S.A.D.D.), a student Spanish the Genealogical Society of New Jer- being there and being my friend. what was a daily smile and a pleasant That’s what law enforcement of- Earlier this month, Superior Court tutor for the ALPS program, and a mem- sey and has served as co-editor of its After over a year of listening to my kids inquiry about my life, to me was my ficers from throughout Central Jer- Judge Miriam N. Span sentenced a ber of Kids on the Block. magazine whose goal since the 1920s nagging me to concentrate on building up lifeline, my support, my career. Each and sey will discover during a special woman who had taken the identity of Miss Pass was cited for the numerous has been to publish from primary my business, I finally paid attention, and every one of you will always have a seminar sponsored by the Union a Cranford woman and stole money hours she spent helping the sick and in- sources New Jersey genealogy infor- what a wonderful feeling of freedom it is. special place in my heart. County Prosecutor’s Office. from her accounts. jured of Westfield as a volunteer state- mation of limited availability. I promised I would be totally out of Linda Carter certified Emergency Medical Technician Mrs. Riemer is a frequent lecturer waitressing by September, and I was able Winfield Park Prosecutor Thomas V. Manahan In July, Linden police arrested a of Westfield said the special seminar Newark man for allegedly using the with the Westfield Volunteer Rescue Squad. on subjects such as tips and tech- Squad’s Open House Was Perfect on this relatively new crime, known identity of a Trenton resident to ac- She continues to be an active member of niques for copying gravestones, pre- as “identity theft,” will take place on quire a driver’s license, a Social Se- the squad and serves on its recruiting, serving family documents, and in- publicity, and social committees. Wednesday, September 16, at the curity number, and as identification troduction to genealogy research. Example of Citizens Giving Input The Optimist Club of Westfield is a The meeting is open to the public. John H. Stamler Police Academy in to obtain a bank loan for a motor- not-for-profit service club comprised of In spite of a severe rainstorm, I joined standing and input then, rather than after Scotch Plains. cycle. Following the regular meeting, there about 20 other citizens at the open-house they sprang a severe “crisis” situation on men and women who live or work in the will be a short session for members “The response to this program we There are very few seats left avail- Westfield area. meeting of the Mountainside Volunteer us late in August, when the first informa- have put together has exceeded all able for the seminar, according to interested in computer assistance for Rescue Squad on September 2. tion was sent to the public. Anyone interested in membership genealogical records and research. It was a most informative session, and our expectations,” said Mr. Manahan, Mr. Manahan, but police officers may call Ms. Morris at (908) 233-7132. Louis J. Thomas, President who is expecting nearly 100 credit who would like to be put on a all Mountainside residents and taxpay- Mountainside Democratic Club ers should be pleased to have such dedi- card executives, high ranking police standby list may contact Lieuten- cated people on the Rescue Squad who officers and a number of corporate ant Leonard or Robert Luce at the freely give up their time to serve the Deadlines and banking representatives to be in Prosecutor’s Office main number, community in such an unselfish way. General News - Friday 4pm attendance. (908) 527-4500. The audience learned how the Rescue Weekend Sports - Monday 12pm He said the three-hour training Authorities plan to release a list of Squad functions, what is involved in be- Classifieds - Tuesday 2pm symposium, which will provide an tips to help citizens at a special 1 coming a trained, certified member, and insider’s view of how scams are con- p.m. press briefing at the close of the many other things that can be done to help. How To Reach Us Members of the audience made some ducted and ways to safeguard thefts seminar, according to Executive As- E-Mail - [email protected] from individuals and companies, is suggestions as to how to publicize Phone - (908) 232-4407 sistant Prosecutor Robert P. O’Leary. Mountainside’s needs and recruit vitally Mail-PO Box 250, Westfield 07091 also generating inquiries from area needed volunteers that the squad officers PO Box 368, Scotch Plains 07076 legislators who want to develop bet- appreciated. In Person - 50 Elm St., Westfield ter laws in this area. Deadlines For The meeting was a perfect example of Drop-Box - at Nuts n’ Plenty “What we’re doing is getting our how citizens can offer helpful sugges- 407 Park Avenue, Scotch Plains profession tuned in to this growing Releases - tions in an open forum to benefit the problem and developing better ways entire community. Submittal Formats to attack it,” said the Prosecutor. Photos - B/W and Color 4 p.m. Friday It is a pity that the borough’s govern- The course offerings, put together ing body didn’t see fit to invite taxpaying No Panoramic or Polaroid E-mail: Mountainside residents to participate in Typed, not handwritten by Lieutenant Patricia Leonard of an open discussion of the volunteer prob- Upper and lower case the Special Prosecutions Unit, in- [email protected] lem back in July, when it first became Need name & daytime phone clude a discussion by Secret Service Fax: apparent. Agent Donald Anderson on how For our complete editorial policies (908) 232-0473 The Mayor and Borough Council could request a copy of our Policy Guide identity theft groups from South have had the benefit of citizen under- Africa operate in the metropolitan A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood Thursday, September 10, 1998 Page 5 Campaign Forum ’98 GOP Freeholder Candidates Question Hiring Practices Republican candidates for the Union costs and reduce taxes,” he maintained. County Board of Chosen Freeholders “In less than two years, the Demo- Juan Fernandez, Andrew MacDonald crats not only brought back those posi- and George Gore have stated they in- tions and departments, they created new tend to make what they described as ones.” he stated. “the unchecked growth of county gov- Mr. Gore agreed that the increase in ernment” under the Democrats a major the county payroll is wasteful, but he campaign issue. also expressed concern about the “In the past two years, the Democrat- county’s hiring practices. “During this controlled Freeholder board undid ev- campaign, we will make an issue of the ery effort by the previous Republican nepotism and political patronage that majority to downsize county govern- runs rampant in the handing out of ment,” Mr. Fernandez said. county jobs,” Mr. Gore said. “While local, state and even the fed- Mr. MacDonald charged that the eral government are cutting the cost of Democrats are using the surplus of funds government by eliminating and/or con- resulting from former Republican poli- solidating government jobs, the Demo- cies to pay for the increase in county crats have increased the administration payroll. BEST PLACE FOR A DECK...Independent Westfield Mayoral candidate of the county for no apparent reason,” “The problem is, one day that surplus Norman N. Greco has said, if approved by voters through a referendum, the best NEIGHBORHOOD PROTECTION The Westfield Post Office will join forces he added. will be gone, the jobs will still be there, location for a parking deck would be at parking lot no. 9 at North and Central with local police in crime prevention through an expansion of the Neighborhood Mr. Fernandez stated that his Demo- and taxes will rise,” he said. “Then, Avenues near the former Wyckoff’s restaurant. Watch Program whereby letter carriers will be equipped with cellular tele- cratic opponent, Freeholder Chairman once again, the voters will put the Re- phones to alert authorities of any suspicious activity along their routes. Pictured, Daniel P. Sullivan, is going to have to publicans back in power to clean up the left to right, are: National Association of Letter Carriers Union President address this issue. “Mr. Sullivan owes Democrats’ mess.” Norman Greco Calls for Deck Thomas Murphy, Westfield Postmaster Kenneth Brown, Councilwoman Gail S. “We must make it clear to the people Vernick, Westfield Police Chief Anthony J. Scutti, and Customer Service the people of this county some answers,” Manager Dennis Maher. he remarked. of Union County that there is some- Mr. MacDonald pointed out that the thing inherently wrong with the Demo- As Solution to Parking Woes Democrat-appointed county manager crats increasing the size of county gov- grow in the years to come if we do not Mrs. Vernick’s Initiative Gives has added several assistants and posi- ernment when the trend everywhere WESTFIELD - Since 1948, park- ing in downtown Westfield has been address this issue today. tions to the payroll. “When the Repub- else is decreasing the size of govern- “There is a delicate balance be- licans were in control of county govern- ment,” Mr. Gore stated. a controversial issue. Cell Phones to Mail Carriers ment, they eliminated several unneces- “Sooner or later, either we or our At least six studies have occurred tween preserving the ‘colonial-feel’ sary positions and departments to cut children and grandchildren will have since 1987 defining our downtown of Westfield and perpetuating a suc- WESTFIELD — The Neighborhood can be donated to the program,” she to pay for the wasteful spending of parking problems. These studies rec- cessful downtown community,” Mr. Watch Program, a community rela- said, adding that the Westfield branch Democrat excesses,” he concluded. ommended the construction of a Greco noted, adding that home valu- tions program to promote interaction of the United States Postal Service Mountainside GOP The three Republican Freeholder can- “parking deck,” said Norman N. ations are directly related to the suc- between Westfield residents and po- employs 63 mail carriers. didates have called for a freeze on hir- Greco. cess of our downtown business dis- lice personnel, is taking on a new “Partnering our letter carriers with To Discuss Local, ing and job creations in county govern- The candidate revealed that cus- trict. dimension, according to First Ward our police department makes a lot of County Campaigns ment until January 1, 1999. tomer attitude surveys conducted The candidate explained that past Councilwoman Gail S. Vernick. sense,” said Westfield Postmaster Ken- through the summer of 1994 reflected surveys have shown us that as high “What better way to expand the neth Brown. that 60 percent of the respondents as 38 percent of respondents indicate Neighborhood Watch Program than “Our carriers are out there serving The Mountainside Republican Campaign Coverage that the parking problem is a detri- Club will meet on Wednesday, Sep- were dissatisfied with the downtown outfit the Westfield Mail Carriers with the community every day and know the parking situation and 76 percent had ment to shopping. “911” cell phones?,” stated Mrs. area. They can provide the quick distri- tember 16, at 8 p.m. in the Borough Continued On Page 8 “The parking situation is not only Hall on Route 22 at New Providence difficulty finding parking. Vernick. bution of vital information to our po- “Our parking frustrations will only frustrating, but adds to our congested, Under this pilot program, known as lice. We are proud to deliver this valued Road in Mountainside. and traffic laden streets. Traffic safety the “Mail Carriers Emergency Assis- service to our community,” he added. The agenda will include discus- issues are also heightened as a result. tance Program,” local letter carriers Thomas Murphy, Union President of sion of criteria for the Republican of League Slates Oct. Debates; A multi-faceted approach is neces- will be given donated cellular tele- the Westfield branch of the National the Year Award; an update on the sary to solving these problems. Association of Letter Carriers, an- phones for the purpose of reporting any Dinner-Dance honoring State Sena- “Whichever decision is made re- suspicious activity observed while de- nounced that the letter carriers also tor Donald t. DiFrancesco of Scotch livering mail on their routes. support the initiative launched by Coun- Westfield and Scotch Plains garding the parking deck and other Plains for his unprecedented fourth related issues will have a lasting “This expansion of the Neighbor- cilwoman Vernick. The Westfield Area League of encompasses Fanwood and election as President of the New Jer- impact on Westfield,” Mr. Greco hood Watch Program is under the aus- sey State Senate; a report on the local Women Voters has invited all candi- Mountainside. However, even pices of the police department and is dates for Mayor and Council of the though there will be contested elec- noted. campaign of Council candidates “I am proposing a town referen- endorsed by Police Chief Anthony J. Democratic Club Plans Werner Schon and Glenn Mortimer; Town of Westfield to participate in a tions this November in both those Scutti,” advised Mrs. Vernick. dum for the construction of a three- Family Picnic Sunday and brief remarks by Freeholder can- Candidates’ Forum on Thursday, Oc- boroughs, one political party in each Chief Scutti said, “Over the years, tober 22, at 8 p.m. in the Municipal borough declined to participate. The level, colonial-style parking deck United States Postal Mail Carriers have didates, Andrew MacDonald of allowing the residents to make this At Tamaques Park Fanwood, Juan C. Fernandez and Building Council Chamber in West- league’s non-partisan policy re- been instrumental in assisting the po- quires all opposing parties to be all important decision. lice, by sharing information and knowl- WESTFIELD — The Westfield George Gore. The Union County field. Citizens of Westfield will be given an opportunity to ask candi- represented in order to hold a de- “Our parking deck should be con- edge of residents and activities in their Democratic Club will hold its an- Republican candidate for Sheriff, structed on parking lot no. 9 at the dates questions. bate. delivery areas.” nual Family Picnic at Tamaques Esther Guzman-Malcolm, will also corner of North and Central Avenues. The league is also scheduling a For more information, please call He added, “The cell phones will offer Park this Sunday, September 13, address the club. I have chosen this location because from noon to 4 p.m. forum for Township Council candi- (908) 232-4853. immediate access to the police depart- Jack Graziano, President of the of its accessibility to town, its non- Admission is $5 per adult and dates in Scotch Plains on Wednes- Membership is open to anyone of ment, which allows for a quicker re- Republican Club, is serving as the impact to home owners, and the fact $2 for children under 12 years old. day, October 14, at 8 p.m. in the voting age. Call 654-8628, or E-mail sponse time to (investigate) suspicious local coordinator for the Freeholder that the town currently owns this persons and activities.” For more information, please call candidates. township Municipal Building. at [email protected] for program “This will bring a whole new dimen- (908) 654-1271. Anyone interested in joining the The Westfield Area League also and membership information. CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 sion to law enforcement,” Mrs. Vernick The rain date will be the follow- club should contact the Membership remarked. “Early detection is a key ing Sunday, September 20, at the Chairman Glenn Mortimer at (908) ingredient to solving and preventing same time and location. 232-1107. crimes.” Councilwoman Vernick, who is the GAIL VERNICK Republican Mayoral candidate and Chairwoman of Public Safety, said the program will be operated at no cost to METLIFE 3X10½ taxpayers. “Cell phones with battery chargers 2X7 MARIAS 1X6

J&M 3X3 Page 6 Thursday, September 10, 1998 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Miss Lisa Marie Miller To Marry Daniel B. Wickey Mr. and Mrs. Robert Edward Miller is employed as the Vice-President of of Westfield have announced the en- Sales and Marketing for Platinum gagement of their daughter, Miss Communications in Somerset. Lisa Marie Miller, to Daniel Bondar Mr. Wickey was graduated from Wickey, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Stockton State College in Lawrence Wickey of Daytona Beach, Pomona with a degree in account- Florida. ing. He is presently on staff with Miss Miller earned a Bachelor of Pershing, Division of DLJ, in Jersey Science Degree from Purdue Univer- City. sity in West Lafayette, Indiana. She A fall wedding is planned. United Fund Names Chairmen For Pillars Club, Special Gifts WESTFIELD — As the new General Chairman twice for United United Fund of Westfield 1998 cam- Fund campaigns. A former member paign gets underway, two well-known and officer of the United Fund Board volunteers will be continuing their of Trustees, Mr. Kelly also served on years-long tradition of service. the Budget Review Committee and Former Westfield Mayor H. Long Range Planning Committee of Emerson Thomas will return to chair the Fund. the Pillars Club, while former United He is currently a member of the Fund Chairman Henry “Mike” Kelly will chair the Special Gifts division. “These two men are vital to the success of our campaign, and we all Miss Susanne Geoghegan and Timothy Bonhote appreciate their continuing enthusi- asm and dedicated support,” re- marked Executive Director Linda B. Miss Angela Dahm and Christopher Mackay Miss Susanne Geoghegan Maggio, now in her 24th year. The Pillars Club, formed in 1988 under the General Campaign leader- ship of Mr. Kelly, includes donors Miss Angela Dahm Engaged to Timothy Bonhote who pledge $500 or more to the Mrs. Marie Geoghegan of Scotch received a Bachelor of Arts Degree in United Fund. These donations repre- Plains has announced the engage- Economics from Rutgers University sent over 50 percent of the overall To Wed Christopher Mackay ment of her daughter, Miss Susanne in New Brunswick, and is employed support to the Fund, according to Mr. and Mrs. Joe Dahm of Hol- engagement of their daughter, Miss Marie Geoghegan of Westfield, to by Nextel Communications in Ruth- Mrs. Maggio. land, Michigan have announced the Angela R. Dahm, to Christopher Timothy Paul Bonhote of New erford. “People realize if the $500 is di- G. Mackay of Ann Arbor, Michi- Brunswick. He is the son of Mrs. The couple plan to be married in vided equally among our agencies, it gan. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Kathryn Bonhote of Garfield. July of next year. is only $25 per agency. This reflects Natalie Claire Albert A. Mackay of Westfield. A graduate of Scotch Plains- the genuine caring of Westfielders Henry “Mike” Kelly for the 20 agencies we help,” Mrs. A 1994 graduate of the Holland Fanwood High School, the bride-to- Board of Adjustment, a board mem- Born to Hirsts be received her Bachelor of Arts Crispin Dowell Maggio stated. Mr. and Mrs. Bill Hirst of Wayne, Christian School, the bride-elect is ber of the Westfield Foundation, and an alumna of Wheaton College in Degree in Elementary Education and Mr. Thomas, who will celebrate Pennsylvania have announced the his 96th birthday in November, is the a past member of the Westfield Jay- Wheaton, Illinois, where she re- English from Boston College in Born to Wendells cees and the Westfield Baseball As- birth of their daughter, Natalie Claire Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts. She Sabina and Chip Wendell of West- President of Thomas Associates, Inc. Hirst, on Friday, August 7, at ceived degrees in psychology and sociation. He and his wife, Jane, have was awarded her Master of Arts De- field have announced the birth of and Thomas Consulting Company. Lankanau Hospital in Wynewood, Spanish earlier this year. Still active in his endeavors, he is resided in Westfield for over 20 years The future bridegroom, a 1991 gree in Reading from Kean Univer- their son, Crispin Dowell Wendell, and have two children. Pennsylvania. sity in Union. on Thursday, September 3. the Past President of the Board of The mother is the former Miss graduate of the Timothy Christian Trustees of the Westfield “Y,” a Past “Special Gifts is an important di- School in Piscataway, was awarded She is employed by the Westfield The maternal grandparents are vision of our campaign,” explained Nancy Wofsy of Westfield. Lucinda and Julian Dowell of West- degrees in economics and history Board of Education as a second-grade Mr. Kelly. “Our team members are Natalie weighed 6 pounds and 12 teacher at McKinley Elementary field. ounces and measured 19½ inches in great this year, and we are hoping for from Wheaton College in 1995. He School in Westfield. Crispin’s paternal grandparents are length at birth. is employed as a Vice President continued support from our donors. Her fiancé is a graduate of Pascack Roger and Marjorie Wendell of “Their generosity is a clear tribute She joins her sisters, Rachel, 8, with VanKampen Investments, Valley High School in Hillsdale. He Henderson Harbor, New York. and Jessica, 5. headquartered in Chicago. to the enduring power of Westfield’s The baby’s maternal grandparents The couple plan to be married community spirit,” he added. are Mr. and Mrs. Irwin Wofsy of next month at Mulder Chapel on Area Residents are Expected Special Gifts team members in- Wayne, Pennsylvania, formerly of the campus of Hope College in clude John Akerly, Jack Baldwin, Neil Banta, Karleen Burns, Glenn Westfield. Holland, Michigan. Her paternal grandfather is John For Sept. 27 Diabetes Walk deBrueys, Robert Dillon, Chris C. Hirst, also of Wayne. Fraites, Arthur Fried, David Hall, Several hundred area residents are wards. Milt Kupfer, Roger Love, Mrs. expected to participate in America’s Nearly 16 million Americans Maggio, Sam McCaulley, Ray Walk for Diabetes on Sunday, Sep- have diabetes, and each year, more McEntee, David Molowa, Tom CLARISSA tember 27, at Nomahegan Park in than 798,000 individuals in this Murtishaw, Jeff O’Connor, Jim Cranford, sponsored by the Ameri- country are diagnosed with the dis- Pinkin, Dick Rippe, Ann can Diabetes Association. ease. Diabetes is the sixth leading Robinson, Joanne Santoriello, 2X2 Participants will gather sponsors cause of death by disease in Austin Sayre, Doug Schwarz, and donations from local businesses America, according to health offi- H. Emerson Thomas Bruce Shutts, Frank Sullebarger, and individuals to raise funds for the cials. President of the Westfield Founda- Bill Taylor, Mr. Thomas, Jock organization. The event is expected For more information on America’s tion, and a member of the Rotary Vincentsen, Steven Williamson, to raise over $35,000 for research to Walk for Diabetes, to sign up as a Club of Westfield. and Ernest Winter. find a cure for diabetes. walker, sponsor or volunteer, or to Mr. Thomas is also a member of The Westfield United Fund is head- The ribbon cutting ceremony will donate, please call the American the United Fund Board of Trustees quartered at the Westfield train sta- take place at 10 a.m., with the walk Diabetes Association at (800) 254- and an original incorporator of the tion and operates with the help of to commence immediately after- WALK (9255). Fund in 1957. several hundred volunteers. For fur- Mr. Kelly, the President of Kelly ther information, please call Mrs. Communications Systems, served as Maggio at (908) 233-2113. ABBOTT CALDERONE Women for Women Sponsors 2X3 Book Discussion Group 2X2 Women for Women of Union County lescents. Inc. will sponsor a new program en- Group discussion of the book will be titled “Maintaining Connections With lead by Tena Wright, District Supervi- Our Daughters.” sor of Hillsborough Township Public It will focus on the challenges that Schools, and Dr. Diane Schaupp, a psy- pre-adolescent girls face growing up in chologist in private practice in West- the United States today. field, on October 1 and 15. The program consists of three ses- During the final session, Anne sions, scheduled for Thursdays, Octo- Heaton will share with the audience ber 1, 15 and 29, from 7 to 9 p.m. at her experiences as an adolescent girl Women for Women, located at 511 through song and storytelling. Oth- North Avenue in Garwood. ers will be invited to share their sto- DUDCK The group will read and discuss “Re- ries as well. viving Ophelia” by Dr. Mary Pipher, Pre-registration is required and may which will be used to focus on issues be done by calling Women for Women 2X3 which daughters are facing as pre-ado- of Union County at (908) 232-5787. BENI HANA LITTLE TREASURE 2X6¼ 2X2

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Mrs. Connelly Unveils Plan to Cut College Men’s Club to Present PUBLIC NOTICE SHERIFF’S SALE SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, Boxing Fundraiser on Oct. 9 CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, Down Risks of Violence in Schools DOCKET NO. F-5689-97. WESTFIELD — The College Men’s dividual tickets cost $65, but pre-ar- CITICORP MORTGAGE, INC., PLAIN- as Police Commissioner for nine years this feat by keeping their children Club of Westfield, which is celebrating ranged tables of 10 for this event are TIFF vs. EYDIE L. VEGA AND RENE By PAUL J. PEYTON FLORES, HUSBAND OF EYDIE L. VEGA; Specially Written for The Westfield Leader its diamond anniversary, will hold a encouraged, according to Club Presi- on the Borough Council and after safe. ET AL, DEFENDANT. Sheriff Froehlich said teachers are fundraising event for scholarships to be dent Brian G. Steller. Better safe than sorry. In a nutshell, hearing the concerns of the majority awarded to Westfield High School Special “sponsor” tables are avail- CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, that is the best way to describe a plan of parents on the issue. also becoming victims of student vio- DATED JULY 10, 1998 FOR SALE OF graduates. able for $1,500 and $1,000. Anyone MORTGAGED PREMISES. to reduce the risks of school violence Mrs. Connelly said most teen vio- lence. He said students should be The “Golden Gloves Preview,” an purchasing a sponsor table will receive as proposed last week by Seventh lence occurs between the time when utilized as “a resource,” as included By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu- amateur boxing match, will be held on ringside seating and special recogni- tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by Congressional District Candidate school is let out and when parents in Mrs. Connelly’s program, to com- Friday, October 9, at the Newark Air- tion in the event program. public vendue, on the 6th Floor of the Union Maryanne S. Connelly, Westfield come home from work. With that in bat student violence. port Marriott ballroom. Non-ringside tables cost $650. County Court House (Tower) 2 Broad Street, Mayor Thomas C. Jardim and Union mind, she concluded, it is important He said teachers, students and law Dinner will be served at 7 p.m. and Checks should be made payable to Elizabeth, New Jersey on WEDNESDAY County Freeholder Mary Ruotolo. that activities are found to keep young- enforcement must “combine their will be followed by seven boxing the College Men’s Club of Westfield, THE 23RD DAY OF SEPTEMBER A.D., Using the front of Westfield High sters productive during these hours. efforts to have one direction” in order 1998 at two o’clock in the afternoon of said matches. and should be accompanied by a self- day. All successful bidders must have 20% School as the backdrop for their news Dr. William Foley, Superinten- to solve the problem. Ticket prices for this event vary and addressed stamped envelope. Tickets of their bid available in cash or certified conference last Thursday afternoon, dent of Schools, said through a writ- Mayor Jardim added that it is im- general admission will be limited. In- will then be forwarded to buyers. check at the conclusion of the sales. Mrs. Connelly, who serves as ten statement, that Westfield has a The mailing address is CMC of West- The judgment amount is $120,448.23. Fanwood Mayor, outlined her initia- low rate of violence in its schools field, P.O. Box 841, Westfield, 07090. The property to be sold is located in the tive to combat school violence fol- which he attributed to “supportive Anyone with questions, or any indi- CITY of ELIZABETH, NEW JERSEY lowing a series of violent acts by parents and a good educational sys- vidual or business interested in adver- 07208, County of UNION and State of New tising or donating to this cause, may Jersey. youngsters nationwide over the past tem.” He said most incidents have Commonly known as: 660-672 North few years. been isolated to fights between stu- call Mr. Steller at (973) 535-0500. Broad Street, Unit 10, Building A, Elizabeth, The candidate was joined by fel- dents. New Jersey. low Democrats Mayor Jardim and He said student support counselors Tax Lot No. 1081 in Block No. 11. Freeholder Ruotolo as well as Union at the intermediate and high school PUBLIC NOTICE Being known and designated as Unit No. 19, Building A, Sunrise Manor, a Condo- TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS County Sheriff Ralph G. Froehlich. level have helped to stem any student minium, together with an undivided 1.6666% Mayor Jardim is being challenged violence. This program has been ex- NOTICE is hereby given that at a meeting of the Township Council of the Township of interest in the common elements and more by Republican First Ward Council- panded to the elementary school level Scotch Plains, held in the Council Cham- as described in the Master Deed recorded woman Gail S. Vernick and indepen- for the 1998-1999 school year. bers in the Municipal Building of said Town- March 25, 1998 in Deed Book 3545, Page dent candidate Norman N. Greco, Mayor Jardim applauded a pro- ship on Tuesday, August 11, 1998 there 192, et seq., as may have been or may be the GOP nominee two years ago, in posal by Governor Christine Todd was introduced, read for the first time, and lawfully amended. passed on such first reading, an ordinance There is due approximately the sum of his quest for a second term. Whitman to place local police in the entitled: $123,657.35 together with lawful interest Named to fill a vacancy on the schools, although state funding would AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING and costs. board earlier in the year, Westfield be necessary for such a program. FOR THE APPROPRIATION OF There is a full legal description on file in resident Mrs. Rutolo, wife of the late The Westfield Mayor said it is the COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT the Union County Sheriff’s Office. county Prosecutor Andrew Ruotolo, job of local community leaders and YEAR XXIV FUNDS TO PRO- The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn VIDE IMPROVEMENTS TO this sale. is seeking election to a full term on county officials to prevent school vio- GREEN FOREST PARK RALPH FROEHLICH the board this fall. lence before it happens. The purpose of the ordinance: To provide SHERIFF Mayor Connelly, who is challeng- “And we can only do that with Paul J. Peyton for The Westfield Leader and The Times funds for reasonable accommodations for FEIN, SUCH, KAHN & SHEPARD, ing third-term incumbent Republican some creative while innovative BETTER SAFE THAN SORRY...Fanwood Mayor Maryanne S. Connelly, handicapped and physically impaired citi- Attorneys second from left, is joined by Union County Sheriff Ralph G. Froehlich, left, zens at Green Forest Park by initiating im- Suite 201 Congressman Bob Franks of Berkeley teered-type efforts” that can have an provements to the Counselor Shed building, Westfield Mayor Thomas C. Jardim and Freeholder Mary Ruotolo during last 7 Century Drive Heights, unveiled an eight-part plan impact on students to stem violence the entranceway, and enlargement and relo- Parsippany, New Jersey 07054 Thursday’s press conference in which Mayor Connelly announced a plan to cation of the two existing bathrooms to make highlighted by the creation of a stu- before it erupts, he stated. combat student violence. CH-753980 (WL) dent-directed public awareness cam- Dr. Foley said despite its record, all of these areas in compliance with ADA 4 T - 8/27, 9/3, PUBLIC NOTICE codes. 9/10 & 9/17/98 Fee: $183.60 paign that uses students to keep schools school violence can occur anywhere portant that youngsters entering their A public hearing will be held on Tuesday, safe and free of violent weapons. at any time “for little or no reason teenage years are educated “to take TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS September 22, 1998 at 8:00 p.m. in the Her plan also calls for a toll-free whatsoever.” the right path” to avoid narcotics and NOTICE is hereby given that at a meeting Council Chambers of the Municipal Build- violence. of the Township Council of the Township of ing, or any time and place to which a meeting 800 number which could be used by Mayor Connelly said times have Scotch Plains, held in the Council Cham- for the further consideration of such ordi- students to anonymously report leads changed from when discipline prob- A parent of three children herself, bers in the Municipal Building of said Town- nance shall from time to time be adjourned, SAT to police on students they know of lems in schools involved chewing Freeholder Ruotolo said she believes ship on Tuesday, August 11, 1998 there and all persons interested will be given an who are in possession of dangerous gum and running in the halls, when the Westfield community has “sig- was introduced, read for the first time, and opportunity to be heard concerning such nificantly contributed to the safety of passed on such first reading, an ordinance ordinance. 1X2 weapons in their schools. she went to school, to today’s con- entitled: A copy of same may be obtained from the The plan would also enforce a cerns of violent weapons and drugs students.” She said parents in the AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND office of the Township Clerk, 430 Park Av- “zero tolerance” rule for dangerous being brought into the classroom. town of 28,000 residents are actively CHAPTER VII OF THE GEN- enue, Scotch Plains, New Jersey between weapons and violence in schools, She cited a recent State of Our involved in their kids lives. ERAL ORDINANCES OF THE the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Mon- “I have witnessed first hand the TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH day through Friday by any member of the remove students labeled as “trouble- Nation’s Youth survey which found PLAINS ENTITLED “TRAFFIC” general public who wants a copy of same makers” from classrooms to alter- that 60 percent of public school teen- deep involvement of educators, law The purpose of the ordinance: Prohibiting without cost. native school settings and increase agers do not feel safe at school. An- enforcement officials, business lead- a U-turn on Homestead Terrace from 350 BARBARA RIEPE parental involvement in enlisting other 20 percent admitted they have ers and residents of varying back- feet of the Cedar Brook Right of Way and on Township Clerk Redwood Road from 350 feet of the Cedar 1 T – 9/10/98, The Times Fee: $35.70 the Parent-Teacher Organizations taken violent weapons to school. grounds in the lives our children,” Brook Right of Way. (PTOs) help. She added that another survey she said. A public hearing will be held on Tuesday, The plan would also empower found that 43 percent of teenagers “This interaction provides kids September 22, 1998 at 8:00 p.m. in the with many different people to turn to Council Chambers of the Municipal Build- board peer-led conflict resolution ef- feel they are not in a productive learn- ing, or any time and place to which a meeting forts in districts, revise school safety ing environment as a result of dis- for help and advice and I also believe for the further consideration of such ordi- RICHARD ROBERTS assembly curricula to include county ruptive behavior in their schools. it makes children accountable to nance shall from time to time be adjourned, prosecutors who would explain the “The American public is crying people other than their parents,” Mrs. and all persons interested will be given an Ruotolo said. opportunity to be heard concerning such 2X4 consequences of violent acts and re- out: ‘End school violence and find ordinance. quire that teachers be trained on what ways to deal with this problem,’” she In that regard, Mrs. Ruotolo said A copy of same may be obtained from the steps to take when a student is dis- said. she believes “accountability acts as a office of the Township Clerk, 430 Park Av- covered to have brought a dangerous While noting the need today for deterrent to inappropriate behavior.” enue, Scotch Plains, New Jersey between The success of low violence in the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Mon- weapon into the classroom. both parents to work in order to pro- day through Friday by any member of the Mayor Connelly said she has cho- vide a good quality of life for their Westfield schools should be shared general public who wants a copy of same sen school violence as a major cam- families, Mayor Connelly explained with other school systems in the without cost. paign issue after her involvement that parents need help from the com- county, according to Freeholder BARBARA RIEPE Ruotolo. 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WOODPLAY 3X4 Page 8 Thursday, September 10, 1998 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Campaign Forum ’98 Republican Candidates Prepare To Visit Area Homes and Voters FANWOOD — As they prepare for ‘Watson Road Pocket Park the beginning of the 1998 campaign, Project,’” he said. David Trumpp and Will Coronato, Re- Mr. Coronato said if more consider- publican candidates for Fanwood Bor- ation had been given to the wishes of ough Council, said they planned to call Fanwood residents the Democratic con- on all homes in the Borough. trolled council would have learned that “We think it’s important to hear what few favored a “passive park.” the residents of our town want,” said “Fanwoodians who have talked to Mr. Trumpp. me tell me they want an active park, not “It’s obvious Mayor Connelly a passive park,” he said. “I favor more isn’t in touch with the residents. I recreational activities for young people love Fanwood, and it’s sad that our and senior citizens alike.” community is divided over the rec- “By walking the entire town, we hope reational grant program, a program to learn the priorities of Fanwood resi- the Mayor insists on calling the dents,” Mr. Coronato said.

KICKING OFF CAMPAIGN...Westfield Republican Third Ward Town Coun- CAMPAIGN KICKOFF Republican candidate Tom Cusimano, far right, cil candidate Noreen Lund, center, is joined by her Campaign Manager, Laura who is running for Westfield Town Council from the Fourth Ward, outlines his Ciarrocca, left, and Treasurer, Bettylou Yevich. campaign with, pictured from left, Publicity Manager Dan Biglin, Treasurer John Caravello and Campaign Manager Loren Weinstein. Noreen Lund Names Staff Mr. Cusimano Announces For Third Ward Campaign WESTFIELD - Noreen Lund has dent for 13 years, has served as PTO Campaign Team Members kicked off her campaign with the ap- President at Jefferson Elementary and WESTFIELD — Tom Cusimano, pointment of her Campaign Manager Edison Intermediate Schools as well as in hazardous and non-hazardous en- and Treasurer for her 1998 bid on the President of the Westfield Parent- who is running for Town Council vironmental services for the Handex Republican ticket for the Third Ward Teacher Council. from the Fourth Ward on the Repub- Corporation. Council seat in Westfield. Currently, she is Treasurer of the West- lican ticket this year, has announced He spent seven years on active duty Laura Ciarrocca will serve as Cam- field High School PTO, member of the the appointment of his campaign team. in the United States Army, and is paign Manager for Mrs. Lund and Westfield Service League, and Emer- Loren Weinstein of Knollwood Ter- currently a Lieutenant Colonel in the Bettylou Yevich has been named Trea- gency Medical Technician (EMT) with race will act as Campaign Manager. United States Army Reserves. surer of the campaign. the Westfield Volunteer Rescue Squad. John Caravello of Shackamaxon Mr. Cusimano has been active in Mrs. Ciarrocca, a lifelong resident “I’m happy that these two energetic Drive has been named as Treasurer, many town organizations, including of Westfield and a 15-year resident of community leaders are part of my team,” and Dan Biglin of Shadowlawn Drive the Recreation Board, Westfield High the Third Ward, recently completed a Mrs. Lund remarked. will serve as Publicity Manager. School Boosters Association, and two-year term as Co-President of Anyone interested in helping Mrs. Mr. Cusimano is a 1973 graduate various youth sports organizations. EXAMINING THE NEW PARK SITE David Trumpp, left, and Will Coronato, McKinley Elementary School Parent- Lund’s campaign can contact Laura of the United States Military Acad- He is also active in St. Helen’s parish Republican candidates for Fanwood Borough Council, examine the site of the Teacher Organization, served on the Ciarrocca at (908) 654-7137. Those emy at West Point, with a Bachelor of in Westfield. proposed Pocket Park. Westfield Board of Education Princi- wishing to make a contribution to her Science Degree in Engineering. He The candidate and his wife, Debbie, pal Search Committee and, was a vol- campaign can do so by making a check received his Master in Business Ad- are 15-year residents of the Fourth unteer at Friends of Mindowaskin’s payable to: Friends of Noreen Lund for ministration Degree from the Uni- Ward. They have three children, in- Congressman Franks Fulfills “Party in the Park.” Westfield Town Council, c/o Bettylou versity of Texas at San Antonio in cluding Meghan, who is attending Since 1990, Mrs. Ciarrocca has Yevich, Treasurer, 7 Tudor Oval, West- 1980. college, and Stephen and Jacquelyn, worked as Director of Patient Services field, NJ 07090. The candidate is employed as a Ill Child’s Disney World Wish at Ciarrocca Chiropractic Center with Third Ward residents are invited to both of whom attend Westfield High her husband. call the candidate with questions or Senior Representative specializing School. Congressman Bob Franks earlier Congressman Franks stopped ac- Bettylou Yevich, a Westfield resi- concerns at (908) 654-6077. this week presented the Make-A- cepting frequent flier miles and in- Wish Foundation of New Jersey with stead set them aside in a special Scotch Plains Democrats Mr. Stoner Honored by ACS two plane tickets that will be used to account for the Make-A-Wish Foun- fulfill the dream of a seriously ill dation. child from Union County who wants “It’s heartwarming to know that Call for Open Space Plan For Research Funding Efforts to visit Disney World. my travel to our nation’s capitol will help deliver a truly magical experi- SCOTCH PLAINS — Franklin P. Terry Lou/Scotch Plains Zoo property is WESTFIELD — Westfield Town The candidate has been an active For the past three years, Congress- ence to a child. I encourage anyone Donatelli, Tarquin Jay Bromley and Geri a clear example of the council taking Council candidate Joe Stoner was pre- member of the ACS for 27 years, serving man Franks has been donating his action long after the horse is out of the Congressional frequent flier miles who travels on business — whether Morgan Samuel, the Democratic candi- sented with a special award by the as Chairman of the North Jersey Section, dates for Scotch Plains Township Coun- barn. American Chemical Society (ACS) the largest local section of the organiza- to the Make-A-Wish Foundation. it’s for the government or private cil, recently announced their support “for “Just months ago, had the council acted, during a reception at the 216th Na- tion. ACS is the largest professional He announced that the miles he industry — to contribute their fre- a master plan to preserve open space in this 6.5-acre tract could have been ac- tional Meeting of the ACS in Boston on society of scientists in the United States. has accumulated during his official quent flier miles to Make-A-Wish. Scotch Plains.” quired for somewhat more than $300,000. August 24. Mr. Stoner holds a degree in chemi- government travel were sufficient Together, we make even more wishes Mr. Donatelli stated, “As a lifelong Council is amidst condemning for about Mr. Stoner was given the 1998 cal engineering from the Georgia Insti- to send one child and a parent to come true for some very special chil- Scotch Plains resident, I have seen our $600,000 from the newest property tute of Technology, and has held vari- Disney World. dren,” Congressman Franks said. precious open spaces fall to the wayside owner, who reportedly paid in the range Director’s Award for Advancing ACS of $850,000 for the land,” he concluded. Public Policy in Research and Devel- ous positions in the chemical and phar- Congressman Franks said, “I can Make-A-Wish is the largest wish- at a seemingly ever-increasing pace. “There is a clear need for leadership Ms. Samuel stated, “The council’s opment Funding for having arranged maceutical industries. think of no more worthwhile pur- granting organization in the world. after-the-fact attempt to condemn the old pose for these frequent flier miles The New Jersey Chapter, which is on the council to put in place a plan for an appearance by Congressman Rodney He is currently a sales engineer with the preservation of open spaces,” he zoo property demonstrates clearly that a Frelinghuysen, representing the state’s Shimadzu Corporation, which makes than to make a dream come true for headquartered in Union, has granted continued. “There is no such plan at plan for preservation of open spaces needs 11th District, before a local section of analytical instruments for the pharma- one courageous child who is bat- more than 1,900 wishes to seriously present. Our quality of life is at stake, as to be in place, but is not. the ACS in March. ceutical industry. tling a life-threatening illness.” ill children over the past 15 years. well as one of the greatest assets of “Recently, a nearly 10-acre tract on These discussions with the ACS led The candidate was also recognized He explained that in 1995 in re- Mr. Franks of Berkeley Heights is Scotch Plains — its residential charac- the southside off Rahway Road, known to further congressional meetings with in April for his community service ac- sponse to the growing public con- seeking a fourth term to Congress in ter.” as ‘Hidden Acres,’ was approved for the National Institutes of Health and an tivities when he was presented with a cern about the way Washington con- the Seventh District which includes Mr. Bromley, emphasized, “The pub- development. There is an attempt to build increase in funding requests before the Certificate of Special Congressional ducts official business, he decided Westfield, Scotch Plains, Fanwood licity and controversy that surrounds 116 town houses on a 7.7-acre northside House Appropriations Committee. Recognition by Congressman Bob council’s attempts to condemn the old parcel along New Providence Road be- to initiate a number of reforms in his and Mountainside. hind the McDonald’s restaurant,” she The requests were granted and in- Franks for his work on the Board of own Congressional office. One of Directors of the Fanwood-Scotch Plains said. creased research funding was approved the changes involved the use of fre- Councilman Gruba Launches “Had a plan been in place, each of by the House of Representatives through YMCA. quent flier miles. these tracts could have been considered legislation passed later in the spring. Mr. Stoner, a Democrat, is seeking Under the rules of the House, early on for possible preservation,” she Mr. Stoner’s efforts were considered election to the Town Council from the members of Congress are allowed Campaign for Reelection noted. instrumental in gaining increased fund- Second Ward. The general election will to use the frequent flier miles for Explaining their own plan, the candi- ing for basic scientific research. be held on Tuesday, November 3. their personal use. In May of 1995, WESTFIELD — Westfield Second downtown Westfield. dates said that “a citizens committee Ward Councilman James J. Gruba re- “For years, constituents asked me needs to be appointed by the council” cently announced his candidacy for re- what was going to be done to improve which would “be charged with the re- election, and vowed to keep property our central business district,” he stated. sponsibility to identify remaining open taxes as low as possible while main- “With the groundwork begun several spaces within the community.” taining services important to all years ago with my full support on the The plan also calls for public hearings VOTER REGIS Westfielders. Town Council, the Special Improve- to be held in order “to help determine the Mr. Gruba noted, “Considerable ment District and the Downtown West- priority order in which the spaces should work has been done by our Public Works field Corporation became realities and be considered for preservation.” 3X8¼ Department to improve our roads in the are providing the impetus for the attrac- “A funding plan needs to be put in past two years. During last year’s bud- tive new stores which are continuing to place including the identification of grants get process, the council laid the ground- open in our town center. and other fund sources that would help work for major road improvements to “The major current challenge in the minimize any tax impact,” the candi- downtown area is the improvement of dates stated. be completed over the next five to seven “An evaluation would need to be made years.” our parking facilities,” Mr. Gruba main- for the use of the property once it was He added, “As Chairman of the Fi- tained. acquired and the cost of maintaining the nance Committee, I believe this will be He promised that, if reelected, he will property,” they added. accomplished without increasing the “support plans now underway which “The township council, with citizen tax burden on our citizens.” address this need. I look forward to input, needs to be proactive when it Mr. Gruba continued, “It is impor- meeting people during this campaign comes to preservation of open spaces, not tant to continue the momentum which and discussing these matters and their reactionary after lands have slipped by has been so successfully developed in concerns.” nearly irreplaceably,” the candidates said. “Clearly the taxpayers of Scotch Plains cannot afford to acquire every piece of Norman Greco Calls for Deck remaining open space,” continued the Democrats. “That’s all the more reason to have a plan in place so that we don’t As Solution to Parking Woes end up in a situation as with the old zoo CONTINUED FROM PAGE 5 property.” “As critical as it is to preserve open property,” the candidate continued. field residents. space, there are soaring land costs with A local construction firm has indi- “Centralizing our parking issues will the zoo property, no specific plan in place cated that it is prepared to fund construc- allow us to better focus on our problems as to what to do with the property once it tion, operate and manage this parking and more efficiently implement solu- is acquired, and no information as to how facility on behalf of the town, according tions. much it will cost to maintain,” said Mr. to Mr. Greco, adding that the final choice “This is a prime example of a business- Donatelli, Mr. Bromley and Ms. Samuel. of the construction company will be made like, common sense approach to town “Our open space plan would be a on an open bid basis. government that typifies the streamlining desirable first step to avoid such errors,” “If elected, all decisions will be made of town services,” the candidate concluded they concluded. “It’s a matter of respon- based on a business-like approach with in his weekly campaign statement. sibility and accountability.” no political or personal ties involved. Westfield and its residents should al- ways be the ultimate winners. “The Town of Westfield will not only benefit from the additional park- ing spaces, but will share in the profit- ability of this facility. I believe they call this a ‘win-win’ situation. “This crucial issue should be resolved by the residents of the town. We cannot continue to talk about the same topics year in and year out. A referendum will solve this issue, once and for all. “I recommend the creation of a Park- ing Authority reporting directly to the Mayor,” Mr. Greco explained. “This Parking Authority will have full responsibility for establishing policy and implementing all parking functions,” he stated. Under Mr. Greco’s proposal, the Parking Committee would consist of the Town Administrator, Town Engi- PRESERVING AND RESERVING SPACE Democratic candidates for the neer, Chief of Police, Chairman of the Scotch Plains Township Council, pictured left to right, Franklin P. Donatelli, Downtown Westfield Corporation (the Tarquin Jay Bromley and Geri Morgan Samuel, inspect the old Terry Lou/ board which operates the downtown Scotch Plains Zoo site, which the all-Republican council is attempting to special improvement district), a mem- purchase. The trio has stated that an open space preservation plan could have ber of the Town Council, and two West- avoided delays and increased costs involved in acquisition of the site. A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood Thursday, September 10, 1998 Page 9

Rotary Member Discusses Westfield Library Performance Classes to Begin PUBLIC NOTICE Slates Registration TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS Olympic Training Center In Westfield on September 16 NOTICE TO BIDDERS For Fall Story Times WESTFIELD — The American Notice is hereby given that sealed bids will WESTFIELD — Westfield chiro- those in contention for upcoming Olym- with “Plays in the Park” in Edison, be received by the Township of Scotch practor, Dr. William B. Bonsall, told pic games who may reside at the center Performance Studios will begin its at the Paper Mill Playhouse in Plains, for: fellow members of the Rotary Club of full time for several years. WESTFIELD — The Westfield 1998-1999 schedule of classes on Millburn, and at the Rome Festival JANITORIAL SERVICES Memorial Library has announced Wednesday, September 16, in West- Young Artist in Rome program in Bids will be opened and read in public at The center caters to 700 athletes, the Municipal Building, 430 Park Avenue, 200 residents, 300 junior national and registration dates for Pre-School field, with registration for new stu- Rome, Italy, as well as in downtown Story Time and Magic Carpet Story dents to be held on Tuesday, Septem- Scotch Plains, New Jersey on October 30, 200 in development program. Westfield. 1998 at 10:00 a.m. prevailing time. According to Dr. Bonsall, the ath- Time. ber 15. Registration for new students will Bids shall be in accordance with plans letes are sponsored by sports equip- Magic Carpet Story Time registra- Molly McCloskey Barber of West- be held on Monday, September 14, and specifications prepared by the Town- ment manufacturers and others. tion begins on Saturday, September field, better known as “Miss Molly” from 4:30 to 7 p.m. ship Director of Public Property. Proposal Westfield Rotarians are hoping that 12, for children in kindergarten from “Romper Room,” will again Parents and students will have the blanks, specifications and instructions to through third grade. The sessions teach children and adults Acting bidders may be obtained at the Office of the their fellow member will be chosen to opportunity at that time to meet Mrs. Director of Public Property at 2445 serve as the chiropractor for the United will meet on Thursday afternoons, Technique. Mrs. Barber has also per- Barber and Mrs. Maraffi and to dis- Plainfield Avenue, Scotch Plains, New States Olympic Sports Medicine Team September 24 through October 22, formed in live stage shows and in cuss classes offered by American Jersey. at the games in Sydney, Australia, in from 3:45 to 4:30 p.m. film. Performance Studios. Bids must be made on the Township’s 2002. Registration for Three Year Old Soprano Jeannette Ferrell Maraffi, For further information and appli- form of bid and must be enclosed in a sealed Story Time began on Tuesday, Sep- also of Westfield, will teach Vocal cations, please call (908) 233-7214 envelope addressed to the Township Clerk, Technique. She has performed with Township of Scotch Plains, New Jersey and ‘A Night on Broadway’ tember 8. The sessions will meet for information, or write to The hand delivered at the place and hour named. Tuesday mornings, September 22 orchestras, in recital, and in opera American Performance Studios, P.O. Bids shall be endorsed on the outside of the Slated as Fundraiser through October 20, from 10:30 to in Europe and in the United States. Box 885, Westfield, 07091. envelope with the name and address of 11 a.m., or Wednesday afternoons, bidder and: For Community Players September 23 through October 21, “BID PROPOSAL FOR JANITORIAL Dr. William B. Bonsall WESTFIELD The Westfield SERVICES AT THE TOWNSHIP OF from 1:30 to 2 p.m. SCOTCH PLAINS MUNICIPAL Community Players will present a spe- Four Year Old Story Time regis- BUILDING.” Westfield about his recent experience cial musical evening entitled “A Night tration begins today, Thursday, Sep- Each proposal must be accompanied by a as a member of the sports medicine on Broadway” on Saturday, Septem- tember 10. The sessions will meet certified check, cashier’s check or a bid volunteer team for athletes training at ber 19, at 8 p.m. Thursday mornings, September 24 bond equal to ten percent (10%) of the full the United States Olympic Training An evening of Broadway selections, through October 22, from 10:30 to amount of the bid and made payable to the Center at Colorado Springs, Colorado, the show will feature a variety of styles Township of Scotch Plains as a proposal 11 a.m., or Monday afternoons, Sep- guaranty. which celebrated its 20th anniversary and themes. Produced by Naomi tember 28 through October 26 (no Bidders are required to comply with the during his stay. Yablonsky of Springfield and John program on October 12) from 1:30 to requirements of P.L. 1975 c. 127 (NJAC A sports medicine team consists of Schweska of Westfield, it will benefit 2 p.m. 17:27) four certified athletic trainers, one chi- the Westfield Community Players. Children must have reached their The Township of Scotch Plains hereby ropractor and one doctor. The teams All tickets are $12 at the door, and third or fourth birthday by the first reserves the right to reject any and all bids are assigned to two-week rotations, the evening’s entertainment will be and to award the contract to any bidder story session. whose proposal, in the Township’s judg- mostly during the summer months. topped off with a selection of wine and To participate in all story hours, ment, best serves its interest. Dr. Bonsall explained that Health hors d’ouevres after the show. children must be registered in person By order of the Mayor and Council: South had donated funds to build an Ms. Yablonsky and Mr. Schweska and a Westfield Memorial Library BARBARA RIEPE 8,000-square-foot sports medicine clinic revealed that the entire cast and crew TOWNSHIP CLERK card for each child must be presented 1 T – 9/10/98, The Times Fee: $41.31 complete with equipment. The clinic has are donating their time and talents for at this time. Molly Barber Jeannette Maraffi a permanent staff of seven trainers. this fundraiser. For nine years, she was the soprano The chiropractor also discussed the Westfield Community Players is a F.E.M.A.L.E. Sponsors soloist with Westfield’s Oratorio three types of athletes who attend the non-profit cultural organization which Singers. training center. The 700 athletes served has been dedicated to the production Annual Open House Mrs. Maraffi is Director of the WESTFIELD by the center include those in the Olym- of live theatrical events since 1934. And Dessert Night Vocal Program of the Rome Festival pic Development Program, Junior The theater depends on the volun- in Italy, and teaches music at National Athletes, and Olympic Cali- teer efforts of its members, and wel- The North Central New Jersey Chap- Deerfield School in Mountainside. REVIEW ber athletes. comes anyone interested in all aspects ter of F.E.M.A.L.E. (Formerly Employed Mothers At the Leading Edge) will spon- In addition to these classes, pri- The Olympic Development Program of theatrical productions. vate instruction is available through enables younger athletes to be trained sor its annual Open House and Dessert Those who cannot attend the up- Night on Wednesday, September 16, American Performance Studios in 2X2 by Olympic coaches; Junior National coming performance but who wish to beginning at 7:30 p.m. piano, voice, and acting technique. Athletes are those under 18 who are support the fundraiser may make Participants will have an opportunity The Studios accepts students ages 7 ranked among the best in a sport nation- checks payable to Westfield Commu- to learn about the organization at this to adult. ally and may live at the center for up to nity Players, and mail them to 1000 program, to be held at the Westfield “Y,” Students from the American Per- a year, and Olympic Caliber athletes are North Avenue, West, Westfield, 07090. 220 Clark Street in Westfield. formance Studios have performed PUBLIC NOTICE SHERIFF’S SALE SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, JAZZ DOCKET NO. F-17365-96. FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF CHICAGO AS TRUSTEE UNDER THAT CERTAIN POOLING AND SERVICING AGREE- 5X13 MENT DATED AS OF APRIL 1, 1995, FOR RTC MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 1995-1 WITH- OUT RECOURSE, PLAINTIFF vs. CARNINE ANTORINO AND KATHRYN ANTORINO H/W, DEFENDANT. CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, DATED FEBRUARY 19, 1998 FOR SALE OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu- tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by public vendue, on the 6th Floor of the Union County Court House (Tower) 2 Broad Street, Elizabeth, New Jersey on WEDNESDAY THE 23RD DAY OF SEPTEMBER A.D., 1998 at two o’clock in the afternoon of said day. All successful bidders must have 20% of their bid available in cash or certified check at the conclusion of the sales. The judgment amount is $485,632.50. The property to be sold is located in the BOROUGH of MOUNTAINSIDE in the County of UNION, and the State of New Jersey. COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 1437 DUNN PARKWAY, MOUNTAINSIDE, NEW JER- SEY. TAX LOT NO.: 17 BLOCK NO.: 10.E. Dimensions of Lot are (approximately) 55 feet wide by 161.20 feet long, irregular. NEAREST CROSS STREET: Situate on the SOUTHEASTERLY side of DUNN PARKWAY, distant 135.07 feet from the SOUTHWESTERLY side of NEW PROVI- DENCE ROAD. There is due approximately the sum of $498,665.93 together with lawful interest and costs. There is a full legal description on file in the Union County Sheriff’s Office. The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this sale. RALPH FROEHLICH SHERIFF PETILLO & STERN, Attorneys Suite 300 1170 Route 2E East Bridgewater, New Jersey 08807-2926 CH-753743 (WL) 4 T - 8/27, 9/3, 9/10 & 9/17/98 Fee: $193.80

PUBLIC NOTICE SHERIFF’S SALE SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, DOCKET NO. F-19609-97. COUNTRYWIDE FUNDING CORPO- RATION, A NEW YORK CORP, PLAIN- TIFF vs. OSCAR A. SOSA AND NANCY SOSA, HIS WIFE; IN TRAINING HEALTH SPA, DEFENDANT. CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, DATED JUNE 26, 1998 FOR SALE OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu- tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by public vendue, on the 6th Floor of the Union County Court House (Tower) 2 Broad Street, Elizabeth, New Jersey on WEDNESDAY THE 30TH DAY OF SEPTEMBER A.D., 1998 at two o’clock in the afternoon of said day. All successful bidders must have 20% of their bid available in cash or certified check at the conclusion of the sales. The judgment amount is $137,809.32. The property to be sold is located in the City of Elizabeth, County of Union and State of New Jersey. It is commonly known as 822 Emerson Avenue, Elizabeth, New Jersey. It is known and designated as Block No. 10, Lot No. 602. The dimensions are 40 feet wide 100 feet long. Nearest cross street: Situate on the south- westerly line of Emerson Avenue, 380.00 feet from the southeasterly line of Verona Avenue. Prior lien(s): None. There is due approximately the sum of $141,460.48 together with lawful interest and costs. There is a full legal description on file in the Union County Sheriff’s Office. The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this sale. RALPH FROEHLICH SHERIFF STERN, LAVINTHAL, NORGAARD & KAPNICK (LIVINGSTON), Attorney Suite 300 293 Eisenhower Parkway Livingston, New Jersey 07039-1711 CH-753996 (WL) 4 T - 9/3, 9/10 9/17 & 9/24/98 Fee: $183.60 Page 10 Thursday, September 10, 1998 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Willow Grove Hosts Rally Day – Directory to Houses of Worship –

ALL SAINTS’ EPISCOPAL CHURCH IMMACULATE HEART OF MARY RC CHURCH To Begin Sunday School Year 559 Park Avenue, Scotch Plains 1571 South Martine Avenue, Westfield SCOTCH PLAINS — Willow Grove pick-up softball and other games will (908) 322-8047 (908) 889-2100 Presbyterian Church will present Rally be available. Reverend Robert Griffiths Reverend John F. Kennedy Day at 9 a.m. on Sunday, September Reverend Hetzel conducts Bible BETHEL BAPTIST CHURCH METROPOLITAN BAPTIST CHURCH 13, to kick off the 1998-1999 Sunday Study in the church lounge every 539 Trinity Place, Westfield 823 Jerusalem Road School year at the church, located at Wednesday from 8 to 9:30 p.m. and (908) 232-4250 (908) 233-2855 1961 Raritan Road in Scotch Plains. on Thursday morning from 10 to Reverend Kevin Clark Reverend Clement Griffin All ages are invited to attend. 11:30 a.m. These classes, are open to THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST MOUNTAINSIDE CHAPEL Festive banners and flags will deco- everyone. OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS 1180 Spruce Drive, Mountainside rate the sanctuary in honor of the Newcomers, both adults and chil- 1781 Raritan Road, Scotch Plains (908) 232-3456 event, which will feature the theme dren, are invited to attend the Rally (908) 889-5556 Reverend Dr. Gregory Hagg “His Banner Over Me Is Love.” All Day celebration or subsequent Sun- Bishop Kirk Bristol attendees will receive a special sou- day School sessions to learn about OUR LADY OF LOURDES RC CHURCH COMMUNITY PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 300 Central Avenue, Mountainside venir gift inscribed with a Bible verse Christian education opportunities at Deer Path & Meeting House Lane, (908) 232-1162 following the church service. Willow Grove. Mountainside Reverend Patrick J. Leonard Nursery care is available at the church For more information, please call (908) 232-9490 during all Sunday morning classes, the church office at (908) 232-5678. Reverend Christopher R. Belden THE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH held from 9 to 10 a.m., and worship IN WESTFIELD services from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. TEAM EFFORT...Youngsters from the First United Methodist Church were CONGREGATION ARI YEHUDA 140 Mountain Avenue Local Baptists to Hear busy this summer participating in a RISE (Risingville Intercommunity Service 1251 Terrill Road, Scotch Plains (908) 233-0301 John Konopka of Westfield and Al Effort) housing project in Bath, New York. (732) 541-4849 Reverend Dr. William Ross Forbes Latschar of Scotch Plains will share Jews for Jesus Speaker (Rear entrance of Assembly of God Church) teaching responsibilities for the Sun- SCOTCH PLAINS — The Scotch REDEEMER LUTHERAN CHURCH day morning Adult Class on the Plains Baptist Church will host a CONGREGATION BETH ISRAEL 229 Cowperthwaite Place, Westfield “Book of Acts” in the New Testament presentation of the Jewish Fall Festi- First United Methodist Group 1920 Cliffwood Street, Scotch Plains (908) 232-1517 (908) 889-1830 Reverend Paul E. Kritsch beginning at 9 a.m. val on the eve of Rosh Hashanah. Rabbi George Nudell During the worship service, the Dr. Louis Goldberg will speak at Takes Part in RISE Project ST. BARTHOLOMEW THE APOSTLE Reverend Kenneth Hetzel will preach the church on Sunday, September ECHO LAKE CHURCH OF CHRIST ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH on “The Banner Over Us.” Musical 20, at 11 a.m. A former professor of 419 Springfield Avenue, Westfield 2032 Westfield Avenue, Scotch Plains WESTFIELD — A group repre- group were David Bercaw, Kevin (908) 233-4946 (908) 322-5192 selections will also reflect the Rally Theology and Jewish Studies at the senting the First United Methodist Day theme. Dresely, Dan and Sue Bottorff, Ed Dr. Ellis Long Reverend Michael A. Merlucci Moody Bible Institute of Chicago, he Church of Westfield participated in Armstrong, Herb Brynildsen, Adam The service will include a dedica- is now with the New York branch of a RISE (Risingville Intercommu- Bottorff and Nonoy Gadia. EVANGEL CHURCH ST. HELEN’S ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH tion blessing and prayers for all those Jews for Jesus, an agency which pro- 1251 Terrill Road, Scotch Plains 1600 Rahway Avenue, Westfield involved in Christian education, in- nity Service Effort) building project Student participants included claims that Jesus is the Messiah. this summer. (908) 322-9300 (908) 232-1214 cluding teachers in the Willow Grove Rosh Hashanah begins at sunset Mandy Palmatier, Jenny Finkel, Reverend Kevin M. Brennan Reverend Monsignor James A. Burke Pre-School program, and recognition on September 20 and marks the be- The work sites were in the Bath, Cindy DeLisi, April Sweet, Caryn of all teachers in local communities. New York area, where the teams Warwick, Carolyn Keeton, Kristi FANWOOD PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH ST. JOHN’S BAPTIST CHURCH ginning of the fall festival. Martine Avenue & La Grande Avenue, 2387 Morse Avenue, Scotch Plains The annual Willow Grove church For more information, please call worked at various sites doing Williams, Jeanette Tourjee, Allison house repairs for individuals in Fanwood (908) 232-6972 picnic will take place at 1 p.m. at the church at (908) 322-5487. There Briedenstein, Harold Warwick, (908) 889-8891 Reverend Kelmo C. Porter, Jr. Tamaques Park in Westfield. Food, will be no admission charge. need. Bethany Dresely, Lynda Warwick, Reverend Stephanie Miller-McLane They constructed wheelchair Lauren Blalock, Jamie Hills, Sheryl ST. LUKE’S AFRICAN METHODIST ramps, repaired roofs, worked on Heine, Beth Ottoson and Jessica THE FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH EPISCOPAL ZION CHURCH CSH Plans Round Up to Mark front porches, installed windows, Brendler. 170 Elm Street, Westfield 500 Downer Street, Westfield (908) 233-2278 (908) 233-2547 designed stairs and reinforced foun- For more information about par- Dr. Robert L. Harvey Reverend Leon E. Randall 10th Year of Fanwood Facility dations. In addition, they performed ticipating in next year’s RISE landscaping duties. project, please call the church office FIRST CHURCH OF CHRIST, SCIENTIST ST. PAUL’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH FANWOOD — Children’s Spe- tember 12, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., The adult team leaders of the at (908) 233-4211. 257 Midway Avenue, Fanwood 414 East Broad Street, Westfield cialized Hospital will mark 10 years with a rededication of the South Av- (908) 322-8461 (908) 232-8506 of service at its Fanwood facility with enue building to take place at 1 p.m. Reverend Richard W. Reid a western-themed celebration entitled Free games, rides, a petting zoo, a FIRST CHURCH OF CHRIST, SCIENTIST “Round Up ’98.” chili cook-off contest, music, and Baptist Church Presents 422 East Broad Street, Westfield SCOTCH PLAINS BAPTIST CHURCH (908) 233-5029 333 Park Avenue, Scotch Plains Area residents of all ages, who food will be featured at the event. (908) 322-5487 may dress in western wear, are in- Visitors will also have an opportu- ‘Power Study’ Bible Series FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH Reverend Gary Rothwell vited to join the celebration, which nity to learn more about services United Church of Christ will take place this Saturday, Sep- offered by CSH’s Fanwood facility, SCOTCH PLAINS – Terrill Please call the church with any 125 Elmer Street, Westfield TEMPLE BETH O’R/BETH TORAH including the school, early interven- Road Baptist Church, located at questions at (908) 322-7151 or call (908) 233-2494 111 Valley Road, Clark tion, cognitive rehabilitation, and Sheryl Morales at (908) 322-5348. Reverend Dr. John G. Wightman (732) 381-8403 More Religious 1340 Terrill Road in Scotch Plains, Rabbi Shawn B. Zell child care programs. will present a September Bible Activities to Resume FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH News on Page 11 The first 700 children to arrive that “Power Study” series each Sunday 1171 Terrill Road, Scotch Plains TEMPLE EMANU-EL day will receive free cowboy hats. morning from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. At Calvary Lutheran (908) 322-9222 756 East Broad Street, Westfield Food will be provided by Outback The series will be examining Reverend Sam Chong (908) 232-6770 Steakhouse in Greenbrook, the Pepsi- The Calvary Lutheran Church, lo- Rabbi Charles A. Kroloff Terrill Road Church questions like: Does the power cated at 108 Eastman Street in Cran- FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Cola Company, Harrison Bakery, to improve ourselves lie within 1 East Broad Street, Westfield TERRILL ROAD BAPTIST CHURCH Ritter-Sisco, Bunzl Industries, and ford, will resume its full schedule of Announces Program us? Is God’s power the same as activities with Rally Day on Sunday, (908) 233-4211 1340 Terrill Road, Scotch Plains Gardner Food Services. Reverend David F. Harwood our power? Are there powers of September 13. (908) 322-7151 On Baptist Beliefs CSH, which treats children and good and evil in the world? What Calvary’s fall schedule offers Sunday Michael C. Seaman adolescents from birth through age GRACE ORTHODOX PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH SCOTCH PLAINS – The public is does the Bible have to say about workshop services at 8:30 and 11 a.m. 21, operates facilities in Mountainside, 1100 Boulevard, Westfield TERRILL ROAD BIBLE CHAPEL invited to attend a weekend Bible Study power? Holy Communion is offered weekly at (908) 233-3938 or (908) 232-4403 535 Terrill Road, Fanwood at the Terrill Road Baptist Church, dur- Fanwood, Toms River, Newark and the 11 a.m. service, and on the first and Reverend Stanford M. Sutton, Jr. (908) 322-4055 Union, as well as outreach programs There are classes for all age ing which Baptist beliefs will be exam- groups, from singles to couples to third Sundays of the month at the 8:30 ined in a Biblical context. in many communities. a.m. service. HOLY TRINITY GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH WILLOW GROVE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH The first session of “Baptist Faith For more information about the seniors, as well as a full program Also resuming will be the Sunday 250 Gallows Hill Road, Westfield 1961 Raritan Road, Scotch Plains and Message” will be held this Satur- event, please call (908) 301-5484. for children. morning program of Christian educa- (908) 233-8533 (908) 232-5678 day, September 12, from 6:15 to 8:15 tion. Sunday Church School for chil- Reverend Dimitrios Antokas Reverend Kenneth G. Hetzel p.m. Sessions two and three will take dren age 2 through ninth grade will be HOLY TRINITY ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH WOODSIDE CHAPEL place on Sunday, September 13, from Caregivers to Meet on September 14 held from 9:45 to 10:45 a.m. Adult Westfield Avenue & First Street, Westfield 5 Morse Avenue, Fanwood 9:30 a.m. to noon and from 6 to 8 p.m., Forum also meets at this time in the (908) 232-8137 (908) 889-2375 respectively. WESTFIELD — A support group for those caring for elderly or Education Building. Reverend Joseph Masielio There is no fee to attend this study chronically ill loved ones meets on the first non-holiday Monday of each Calvary also offers musical opportu- program, but prior registration is re- month at 8 p.m. in the parish center of St. Helen’s Roman Catholic nities through participation in the adult, quested. Church on Lamberts Mill Road in Westfield. teen, handbell and children’s choirs. To register, please call the church at The next meeting will take place on September 14. The church is celebrating its 70th (908) 322-7151. Terrill Road Baptist These are information and sharing sessions. For more information, anniversary this month. Calvary Linda Schmidt Named Church is located at 1340 Terrill Road please call Marilyn Ryan at (908) 233-8757. Lutheran is a member of the New Jersey in Scotch Plains. Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, serving the Cran- St. Paul’s School Director ford-Westfield area and surrounding NOVENA PRAYER TO communities. WESTFIELD — St. Paul’s Epis- tions of the preschool and full-day ST. ANTHONY OF PADUA The Reverend George W. Freyberger copal Church announced the appoint- kindergarten with an enrollment of TEMPLE EL O Holy St. Anthony, gentlest of is Pastor of the church, and Jaye ment of Linda Schmidt as Director of over 250 students. Saints, your love for God and Charity Newbold, Associate in Ministry, is the St. Paul’s Day School, the church’s In addition, she will be responsible for His creatures, made you worthy, parish musician. preschool and all-day kindergarten for long-range planning, including 2X3 when on earth, to possess For more information about worship program. staff and program development. miraculous powers. Miracles waited services and activities at Calvary Mrs. Schmidt, a Clark Township St. Paul’s Day School began as a on your word, which you were ever Lutheran, please call the church office resident, holds a Masters Degree in nursery care program in 1983 for ready to speak for those in trouble at (908) 276-2418. or anxiety. Encouraged by this Special Education and Educational the St. Paul’s Church parishioners. thought, I implore of you to obtain Psychology from New York Univer- Since then, the program has grown for me (request). The answer to my St. Bart’s Rosarians sity and is a preschool teacher and to serve neighboring communities, prayer may require a miracle, even administrator. as well. so, you are the Saint of Miracles. O To Meet on Sept. 14 She comes to this new position In 1993, St. Paul’s Day School gentle and loving St. Anthony, SCOTCH PLAINS — St. with experience in teaching, curricu- began offering a full-day kindergar- whose heart was ever full of human Bartholomew’s Rosary Altar Society of lum development and management, ten. In addition to the standard pre- sympathy, whisper my petition into Scotch Plains will hold its first meeting the ears of the Sweet Infant Jesus, as well as experience in parenting school program, the school offers who loved to be folded in your arms; for 1998-1999 this Monday, September skills, classroom design and self- extended care and a math enrich- and the gratitude of my heart will 14, following the 7:30 p.m. Mass. esteem building for children. ment course. ever be yours. AMEN. Our Father, John Cioffi from the Swisse Pastry Shoppe in Scotch Plains will demon- Mrs. Schmidt was previously the Alice Brucia will also join St. Paul’s Hail Mary, Glory be. Publication Preschool Director of the Westfield Day School this fall. Mrs. Brucia, a must be promised. – M.B. strate the art of cake decorating and serve the cakes for refreshments. “Y” from 1986 to 1992. During her Westfield resident, will teach kinder- The annual Communion Breakfast will tenure there, she managed the growth garten at the school. Most recently, be held following the 9 a.m. Mass on of the school from a two-program she worked in the Westfield Public Sunday, October 4, at The Westwood in nursery school to a large nursery schools. ST. PAUL’S Garwood. school and separate daycare center Anyone interested in information The Reverend John Doherty will be located in an outside facility. about St. Paul’s Day School can con- the guest speaker. For further informa- At St. Paul’s Day School, Mrs. tact Linda Schmidt at (908) 233- tion, please call Clem at (908) 322-5409. 3X6 Schmidt will oversee the daily opera- 5417. GREEK FEST 3X5 A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood Thursday, September 10, 1998 Page 11 Rev. William Cober, 75, Hospice Leader; Religious News – Obituaries – Former Pastor at First Baptist Church The Reverend William K. Cober, with the Baptist Convention’s na- James Cooper, Jr., Real Estate CEO; 75, of Palatine, Illinois died on Sun- tional ministries. In addition, Rever- Evangel Church to Present day, August 23, in Northwest Com- end Cober sponsored training pro- Developed Residential Community munity Hospital in Arlington grams in conflict-resolution tech- Heights, Illinois. niques, as well as an Urban Strategy Concert Tomorrow Night James W. Cooper, Jr., 69, of Toms Club in Atlantic Highlands. Born in Rochester, New York, he workshop in Chicago. River died on Wednesday, Septem- Surviving are his wife of 20 years, had lived in Blackstone, Massachu- Surviving are his wife, Edith SCOTCH PLAINS — The Evan- Church. ber 2, at the Ocean County Medical Romaine Cooper; a daughter, Joanne setts, in Dayton, Ohio, in Westfield, Cober; two sons, Peter and Gregory, gel Church in Scotch Plains will host Guitarist and record producer Center in Brick. Adams of Little Silver; a son, James in Topeka, Kansas, and in Philadel- both of the Chicago area, and two two Christian recording artists in con- Kenny Greenberg will appear with Born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, W. Cooper, 3rd of Plainsboro; a step- phia before moving to Palatine. grandsons. cert tomorrow, Friday, September 11, Ms. Cleveland. Mr. Cooper had lived in Westfield daughter, Nancy McGuire of Reverend Cober, who oversaw de- A memorial service was held on at 8 p.m. at the church, located at Tickets cost $13 in advance and $15 before moving to Toms River. Keansburg; a stepson, William nominational mission programs Sunday, August 30, in the North 1251 Terrill Road in Scotch Plains. at the door, and are available at $11 He was the founder and Chief Ex- McGuire of Lakewood; a sister, throughout the United States, had Shore Baptist Church in Chicago. Doors will open at 7:30 p.m. each for groups of 10 or more people. ecutive Officer of C&C Real Estate Marylouise Cooper of Lakewood, and been the executive minister for September 10, 1998 Recording artists, Cheri Keaggy Advance tickets are available at Group, a commercial mortgage bro- four grandchildren. American Baptist Churches of Met- and Ashley Cleveland will present Christian bookstores or from the kerage and real estate development The funeral service was held on ropolitan Chicago, encompassing 67 Emily M. Yankielun church office. Group tickets are only their different and distinctive music firm in New Jersey. Friday, September 4, at the D’Elia congregations, from 1989 to 1992. Emily M. Yankielun, 76, of West- styles in a “Two’s Company” con- available at the church office. Among his accomplishments was Funeral Home in Lakewood, followed He had served as Pastor at several field died on Wednesday, September cert, according to the Reverend Kevin Please call (908) 322-9300 for more the creation of Tinton Farms, a resi- by a private cremation. churches, including the Blackstone 2, in Overlook Hospital in Summit. information. September 10, 1998 M. Brennan, Pastor of the Evangel dential community on Harvest Lane Federated Church in Blackstone from Born in Brooklyn, Mrs. Yankielun in Tinton Falls. 1947 to 1950; the Memorial Baptist had moved to Westfield 45 years ago. Newcomers Club to Hold Tea During the 1960s and 1970s, Mr. Shirley Monroe, 68 Church in Dayton from 1950 to 1960, Surviving are her husband, Norbert Cooper was an active member of the and the First Baptist Church of West- Yankielun; a son, Norbert Yankielun, Union County Chapter of the Society Shirley “Mac” Monroe, 68, of field from 1960 to 1972. He also was and two daughters, Judith Yankielun Sept. 17 at Fanwood Church for the Preservation and Encourage- Westfield died on Monday, Septem- executive minister of the Kansas Bap- and Audrey Yankielun. ment of Barber Shop Quartet Sing- ber 7, at home. tist Convention from 1972 to 1977. A Mass was offered on Saturday, Mrs. Monroe was educated through He was awarded a bachelor’s de- SCOTCH PLAINS-FANWOOD — The event is held to welcome new ing in America. He also sat on the September 5, in St. Helen’s Roman board of the Beacon Hill Country the Westfield school system. gree, with honors, in sociology from Catholic Church in Westfield, fol- The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Newcom- members and acquaint them with the She was a member of the Metro- Colgate University in Hamilton, New ers Club will present its September club’s activities. All are invited to at- lowing the funeral from the Dooley politan Baptist Church in Westfield, York in 1944, and a Bachelor of Colonial Funeral Home, 556 West- Welcome Tea on Thursday, September tend. where she served on the Senior Usher Divinity Degree from Andover New- 17, at 8 p.m. at the Fanwood Presbyte- For more information, please call Frank Salsano, Jr., 32 field Avenue in Westfield. Board, the Missionary Board and the ton Theological Seminary in New- September 10, 1998 rian Church at Martine and La Grande Mandy at (908) 889-4312 or Laura at Frank P. Salsano, Jr., 32, of Scholarship Committee. Avenues in Fanwood. (908) 889-0337. ton Center, Massachusetts in 1947. Fanwood died on Saturday, Septem- She was predeceased by a son, Reverend Cober also received an The Scotch Plains-Fanwood New- ber 5, at Muhlenberg Regional Medi- William Monroe, Jr.; her father, PUBLIC NOTICE comers Club is a non-profit social orga- honorary Doctor of Divinity Degree Torah Center to Hold cal Center in Plainfield. Deacon Issac Bennett; two sisters, SHERIFF’S SALE nization geared toward new and current from Ottawa University in Ottawa, Born in Newark, he had moved to Mildred Roach and Louise Kansas in 1973. SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, Story and Crafts Hour residents who recently experienced a CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, Fanwood in 1966. Pinckney, and a brother, Issac He was a volunteer with the Com- DOCKET NO. F-11823-97. WESTFIELD — The Union County lifestyle change such as a baby, a mar- Mr. Salsano was a member of St. riage or new employment situation. Bennett, Jr. munity Church of Barrington in Illi- EASTERN MORTGAGE SERVICES, Torah Center will present a Pre-High Bartholomew the Apostle Roman Surviving are her husband, Wil- nois, where he assisted in a program INC., PLAINTIFF vs. MARCIAL ACEVEDO Holiday Jewish Story and Crafts Hour Catholic Church in Scotch Pains. liam Monroe, Sr.; her mother, Car- to benefit the homeless. In addition, AND SYLVIA ACEVEDO, HUSBAND AND for children 3 to 5 years old. Hadassah Explores WIFE; ET ALS, DEFENDANT. He attended Scotch Plains- rie Bennett; a son, Mark Monroe, he volunteered time teaching En- CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, The program will take place on Tues- Fanwood schools. Sr. of Westfield; three daughters, day, September 15, from 11 to 11:45 Mental Health Issues glish to non-native speakers. DATED JULY 8, 1998 FOR SALE OF a.m. at the center, 418 Central Avenue WESTFIELD — The Westfield He was predeceased by his father, Judy Johnson and Traci McNeil, Reverend Cober was a member for MORTGAGED PREMISES. Frank P. Salsano, Sr., in 1972. both of Westfield, and Delores By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu- in Westfield (next to West Coast Video). Chapter of Hadassah will hold its four years on the board of the Hos- tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by Children will listen to a story, learn opening meeting of the year on Sun- Surviving are his mother, A. Jackie Morgan of Plainfield; six brothers, pice Foundation of Northeastern Illi- public vendue, on the 6th Floor of the Union about the holidays, and do a related arts day, September 13, at 7 p.m. at Temple Salsano of Fanwood; a brother, Adam Earl Lee, Grant Bennett, Robert nois Inc. in Barrington, serving as County Court House (Tower) 2 Broad Street, and crafts project. Popular holiday songs Emanu-El, 756 East Broad Street in A. Salsano, Sr. of Wall Township, Bennett, Garfield Bennett, Ernest President in 1997. Elizabeth, New Jersey on WEDNESDAY and a sister, Deborah Salsano of Bennett and Richard Bennett, all THE 23RD DAY OF SEPTEMBER A.D., will also be taught. The fee is $3 per Westfield. He launched a nationwide “Grow 1998 at two o’clock in the afternoon of said child. The program will feature mem- Fanwood. of Plainfield, and a sister, Ruth By Caring” program while working day. All successful bidders must have 20% Rabbi Levi Block of the Torah Cen- bers of the Mental Health Associa- Funeral services will be held to- Wells, also of Plainfield. of their bid available in cash or certified ter stated, “This will give a chance for day, Thursday, September 10, at 9 Funeral services will be held at Pauline Cantillo, 70 check at the conclusion of the sales. tion exploring challenging inter- The judgment amount is $120,209.37. children who are not yet in Hebrew generational conflicts involving a.m. at the Rossi Funeral Home in noon tomorrow, Friday, September Pauline Sciarpelletti Cantillo, 70, Schools to learn about the upcoming BEING property located in the City of children, parents and grandparents. Scotch Plains, followed by a Mass at 11, at the Metropolitan Baptist of Scotch Plains died on Wednesday, Elizabeth, County of Union, and State of important holidays in a fun and enter- Problems and solutions will be dis- 10 a.m. at St. Bartholomew the Church in Scotch Plains. September 2, at Overlook Hospital in New Jersey. taining way.” cussed. Apostle Church. Visitation is from 7 to 9 p.m. today, Summit. BEING Tax Account No. 5-147. For more information and to reserve Memorial contributions may be Thursday, September 10, at the BEING commonly known as 216 Lt. Glenn space, please call (908) 789-5252. A brief business meeting will be Born in Port Reading, she had Zamorski Drive, Elizabeth, New Jersey, and conducted by chapter President made to the Fanwood Volunteer Res- church. Arrangements are being lived in Scotch Plains for 50 years. having the approximate dimensions of lot Holy Trinity Seniors Carole Thau. She will report on the cue Squad or to the Fanwood handled by the Plinton Curry Fu- Mrs. Cantillo had been a beauti- 100 feet x 100 feet. 84th Hadassah National Convention Policemen’s Benevolent Association. neral Home in Westfield. cian in Scotch Plains before retiring BEING located on the southeasterly side September 10, 1998 September 10, 1998 of Lt. Glenn Zamorski Drive, 200 feet from Set Sept. 14 Meeting held in New York City this past 25 years ago. the intersection of the southwesterly side of WESTFIELD — The Senior So- summer. She was a former member of the Second Avenue. cial Club of the Holy Trinity Ro- The community and members are Gran Centurions and a member of the There is due approximately the sum of Frank Parlapiano, 53, Navy Veteran; $123,413.09 together with lawful interest man Catholic Church in Westfield invited to attend the meeting and Twig program at Rahway Hospital. and costs. will have its first fall meeting on participate in this program. Had Owned Food Service for 10 Years Surviving are her husband, There is a full legal description on file in Michael Cantillo; three sisters, Rose the Union County Sheriff’s Office. Monday, Sept. 14, at 1:30 p.m. in the Tuesday Nite Mixed Bowling the cafeteria of the elementary Hospice Center Plans Frank Parlapiano, 53, of Boross of Cranbury, Gussie Young of The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn Mountainside died on Tuesday, Sep- Club in Clark and the Mountainside Edison and Carmela Posaski of Fair this sale. school. Bereavement Program RALPH FROEHLICH tember 1, in St. Michael’s Medical Parents and Teachers Association. Play, South Carolina, and a brother, Karen F. Simon of the Westfield The Center for Hope Hospice will Surviving are his wife, Michele L. SHERIFF Center in Newark. Anthony Sciarpelletti of the Colonia BIVONA, COHEN, KUNZMAN, COLEY, “Y” will speak on senior health and host its bereavement program, entitled Parlapiano; a daughter, Lauren M. exercise at the meeting. Included will Born in Irvington, he had lived in section of Woodbridge. YOSPIN, BERNSTEIN & “Journey Through Grief,” beginning Summit before moving to Parlapiano; his mother, Mary DIFRANCESCO, Attorneys be a demonstration of some of the Funeral services were held on Sat- 15 Mountain Boulevard Tuesday, September 15, at Our Lady Mountainside in 1970. Parlapiano, and two sisters, Marie urday, September 5, at the Memorial exercises. Refreshments will be served. of Lourdes Roman Catholic Church in Cristo and Dolores Ruggiero. Warren, New Jersey 07059-6327 Mr. Parlapiano had owned the Funeral Home, 155 South Avenue in CH-753984 (WL) In addition, attendees will have an Mountainside. A Mass was offered on Saturday, opportunity to sign up for the group’s Community Food Management Ser- Fanwood. 4 T - 8/27, 9/3, The program will run every Tues- vice of New Jersey, serving many September 5, in Our Lady of Lourdes September 10, 1998 9/10 & 9/17/98 Fee: $171.36 first trip of the season, which will be day for six weeks from 7:30 to 9 p.m., Roman Catholic Church in to the “Oktoberfest” at the Riverview areas in the state, for more than 10 and is open to all. years. Mountainside following the funeral Inn in Matamoras, Pennsylvania. For further information, please call from the Rossi Funeral Home in All the senior citizens of Holy Trin- He was a graduate of the Culinary the Reverend Paul Viale at (908) 587- Institute of America in Hyde Park, Scotch Plains. ity and their friends are welcome to 2113. September 10, 1998 join the group. New York, and Middlesex County College in Edison. PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE He served in the United States PUBLIC NOTICE SHERIFF’S SALE Navy during the Vietnam War. SHERIFF’S SALE SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, Mr. Parlapiano was a member of SHERIFF’S SALE SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, DOCKET NO. F-4368-96. CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, DOCKET NO. F-15480-96. THE BANK OF NEW YORK; ET ALS., DOCKET NO. F-858-98. CITICORP MORTGAGE, INC., PLAIN- PLAINTIFF vs. FRANK A. PAUL; PUBLIC NOTICE THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS TIFF vs. THOMAS BURRIS; HIRAM BARBARA PAUL, OCCUPANT, DEFEN- TRUSTEE UNDER THE POOLING AND BURRIS AND CLAUDETTE BURRIS, HIS DANT. SHERIFF’S SALE SERVICING AGREEMENT DATED AS WIFE; ET ALS, DEFENDANT. CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, OF 2/28/97 SERIES 1997-A-I, PLAINTIFF CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, DATED DECEMBER 4, 1996 FOR SALE CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, vs. IVELISSE MEJIA, ET AL, DEFEN- DATED JUNE 22, 1998 FOR SALE OF OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. DOCKET NO. F-11270-97. DANT. MORTGAGED PREMISES. By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu- UNITED COMPANIES LENDING COR- CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu- tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by PORATION, PLAINTIFF vs. SILVIA DATED JULY 8, 1998 FOR SALE OF tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by public vendue, on the 6th Floor of the Union CASADO, ET AL., DEFENDANT. MORTGAGED PREMISES. public vendue, on the 6th Floor of the Union County Court House (Tower) 2 Broad Street, CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu- County Court House (Tower) 2 Broad Street, Elizabeth, New Jersey on WEDNESDAY DATED NOVEMBER 5, 1997 FOR SALE tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by Elizabeth, New Jersey on WEDNESDAY THE 16TH DAY OF SEPTEMBER A.D., OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. public vendue, on the 6th Floor of the Union THE 16TH DAY OF SEPTEMBER A.D., 1998 at two o’clock in the afternoon of said By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu- County Court House (Tower) 2 Broad Street, 1998 at two o’clock in the afternoon of said day. All successful bidders must have 20% tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by Elizabeth, New Jersey on WEDNESDAY day. All successful bidders must have 20% of their bid available in cash or certified public vendue, on the 6th Floor of the Union THE 7TH DAY OF OCTOBER A.D., 1998 of their bid available in cash or certified check at the conclusion of the sales. County Court House (Tower) 2 Broad Street, at two o’clock in the afternoon of said day. All check at the conclusion of the sales. The judgment amount is $121,050.30. Elizabeth, New Jersey on WEDNESDAY successful bidders must have 20% of their The judgment amount is $119,947.20. BEING KNOWN AS Lot(s) ACCT No.: THE 7TH DAY OF OCTOBER A.D., 1998 bid available in cash or certified check at the The property to be sold is located in the 53, Block WARD No.: 5, FORMERLY at two o’clock in the afternoon of said day. All conclusion of the sales. CITY of ELIZABETH, NEW JERSEY KNOWN AS Lot(s) No. 18, Block No. 9, ON successful bidders must have 20% of their The judgment amount is $113,395.86. 07201, County of UNION and State of New THE TAX MAP OF City of Elizabeth, New bid available in cash or certified check at the The property to be sold is located in the Jersey. Jersey. conclusion of the sales. City of Elizabeth in the County of Union, New Commonly known as: 907 ANNA MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS 37 The judgment amount is $151,770.49. Jersey. STREET, ELIZABETH, NEW JERSEY Atlantic Street. MUNICIPALITY: Elizabeth. Commonly known as: 305 Magnolia Av- 07201. Property. The property consists of the COUNTY: Union STATE OF NEW JER- enue, Elizabeth, New Jersey 07202. Tax Lot No. 183 in Block No. 8. land and all the buildings and structures on SEY. Tax Lot No. 764 in Block No. 3. Dimension of Lot: approximately 25 feet the land in the City of Elizabeth, County of STREET AND STREET NO.: 1120 Dimensions of Lot: (Approximately) 25 wide by 100 feet long. Union and State of New Jersey. The legal Hampton Place. feet wide by 100 feet long. Nearest Cross Street: Henry Street. description is: Which is known, numbered TAX BLOCK AND LOT: BLOCK NO.: 11, Nearest Cross Street: Situate on the east- Situate at a point on the northerly sideline and designated on a certain Map entitled LOT NO.: 1193. erly side of Magnolia Avenue 50 feet from of Anna Street distance approximately 75 “Map of Property owned by Jacob T. Merritt DIMENSIONS OF LOT: 25 feet x 100 the northerly side of Third Street. feet from its intersection with the northwest- in Elizabeth, New Jersey” on file in the Office feet. There is due approximately the sum of erly sideline of Henry Street. of the Register of the County of Union, as Lot NEAREST CROSS STREET: 213.80 feet $116,431.37 together with lawful interest There is due approximately the sum of number 18 (eighteen) in Block number nine from the intersection of Jefferson Street. and costs. $123,143.38 together with lawful interest (9) as laid down on said Map. There is due approximately the sum of There is a full legal description on file in and costs. There is due approximately the sum of $156,306.17 together with lawful interest the Union County Sheriff’s Office. There is a full legal description on file in $125,923.09 together with lawful interest and costs. The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn GRAY the Union County Sheriff’s Office. and costs. There is a full legal description on file in this sale. The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn There is a full legal description on file in the Union County Sheriff’s Office. RALPH FROEHLICH this sale. the Union County Sheriff’s Office. The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn SHERIFF RALPH FROEHLICH The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this sale. ZUCKER, GOLDBERG, BECKER & 2X5 SHERIFF this sale. RALPH FROEHLICH ACKERMAN, Attorneys FEIN, SUCH, KAHN & SHEPARD, RALPH FROEHLICH SHERIFF 1139 Spruce Drive Attorneys SHERIFF WILLIAM M. E. POWERS, JR., Attorney P.O. Box 1024 Suite 201 FRANK J. MARTONE, Attorney 737 Stokes Road Mountainside, New Jersey 07092-0024 7 Century Drive 4 Brighton Road P.O. Box 1088 1-908-233-8500 Parsippany, New Jersey 07054 Clifton, New Jersey 07012 Medford, New Jersey 08055-9962 File Number: XCS-36759 CH-753967 (WL) CH-752924 (WL) CH-753503 (WL) CH-754008 (WL) 4 T - 8/20, 8/27, 4 T - 8/20, 8/27, 4 T - 9/10, 9/17 4 T - 9/10, 9/17 9/3 & 9/10/98 Fee: $179.52 9/3 & 9/10/98 Fee: $183.60 9/24 & 10/1/98 Fee: $165.24 9/24 & 10/1/98 Fee: $183.60 A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood Thursday, September 10, 1998 Page 13 CYAN **Flip Chambliss Softball Classic** **Flip Chambliss Softball Classic** Tamaques Park, September 13 , 4:00 P.M.THE WEEK IN SPORTS Tamaques Park, September 13 , 4:00 P.M.

YELLOW WESTFIELD RETURNS 9 STARTERS, GRADUATED 14 Young Blue Devil Girls Face

Challenging Soccer Schedule MAGENTA

By DAVID B. CORBIN With a very talented squad of play- viewed on August 28. “So, it is a Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times ers, the Blue Devils finished their rebuilding year. We have a lot of Stiff competition is nothing un- 1997 campaign with a 16-4-2 record holes to fill.” usual for the Westfield High School and were nipped in the final nineteen Three major standouts, Amy girl’s soccer team and this season seconds by Roxbury, then 23-0-1, in Coccaro, Vicky Nusse and Sage the Blue Devil girls have not only the North Jersey, Section 2, Group 4 Stefiuk have graduated and eighth- maintained their challenging sched- championships. year Blue Devil Head Coach Pete ule but must cope with the gradua- “Nine out the 14 girls who gradu- Giordano must consider their re- BLACK tion of 14 girls from last year’s ated were starters and all of them placements. squad. In addition, the Blue Devils were starters as sophomores,” stated “We haven’t had a scrimmage yet. must adjust to their reclassification Blue Devil Girls Soccer Head Coach I’m still moving players around. We David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times David B. Corbin for The Leader and The Times to the Group 3 level. Pete Giordano when he was inter- have a couple of people a little banged FLY BALL TO LEFT FIELD Joe Romash of St. Jude smashes a fly ball to left POKING A SINGLE Dean Talcott up and some who are sick,” com- field in the seventh inning of the Angels Division title game against St. Joseph of St. Joseph pokes a single to right in mented Giordano. “In our scrim- at Brookside Park in Scotch Plains on September 3. the fourth inning against St. Jude. mages, I will be juggling the girls around and will be trying to fit a VARSOLONA WHACKS THREE-RUN HOMER IN 2ND couple people here and there.” Returning veterans Suzanne Heinkel, Jessica Lutkenhouse, Taryn Wyckoff, Liza Yannuzzi, Megan St. Joseph Wins it in Eighth; Shutts and Kristen Salmond appear to be the mainstay of the Blue Devil team. Heinkel, Lutkenhouse and Heinkel have been chosen as team Ruins St. Jude’s Quest, 9-7 tri-captains. “Kristen will be pretty much of a play maker with in the middle By DAVID B. CORBIN Elmi singled to left, Jeff Friedlander Jude ace pitcher Chupko allowed only helping her out,” expressed Giordano. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times ripped a single to right, then both a single to Grossman. “Liz will be in the middle or on Defending St. Bartholomew’s Elmi and Friedlander scored when Elmi arced a double to left for St. defense, Taryn may be back at stop- Oldtimers Softball League Champi- Tom Rutkowski provoked a throw- Jude in the lower half of the third and per or sweeper this year. So, we have ons, St. Joseph, took it to the limit but ing error. Rutkowski scored when Freidlander thumped a long sacrifice nine girls returning who would be came up with a 9-7 victory over St. Tom Engleman wiggled a grounder fly to right which allowed Elmi to starters on other teams,” added Jude at Brookside Park in Scotch to short. score, making the score 5-4. Giordano. Plains on September 2 and 3. The battle was on and St. Joseph A cease fire prevailed in both the David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times When asked of his expectations, The game was called at the end of got into the thick of the action when fourth and fifth innings. Talcott added GOING THROUGH THE DRILLS Junior Kristen Salmond, left, sophomore Giordano stressed, “We are looking five innings on September 2 and Tony Barattucci battered a single to another single for St. Joseph in the Elisa Cognetti, center, and junior Erika Van Anglen of the Blue Devil Varsity for a team that will come out, work girls soccer team practice their pre-season skills at Tamaques Park in Westfield. finished on September 3. Rich left. Dean Talcott tapped a single to fourth and Straniero singled in the hard, stay focused and be ready to Varsolona whacked a three-run homer right-center, then was forced out at fifth. Engleman singled for St. Jude play every game.” in the second inning to help move St. second when Ken Hoelzel hopped a in the fourth. Several of the graduating seniors Joseph on its journey to the finals. grounder to short. The skies darkened even more and Devil ‘V’ballers Expect who played soccer also played on the St. Joseph drew first blood, scor- Varsolona stepped to the plate and lightning surrounded the battlefield, Union County Championship Blue ing two runs in the top of the first. launched his three-run homer over but the courageous veterans played Devil volleyball team last year. When Chuck Krajcsik drew a walk, Tom the head of the left fielder to give St. on. St. Joseph added two runs in the asked if the switch of the volleyball Straniero bashed a single to right and Joseph a 5-3 lead. sixth when Dave Rothenberg scored Interesting Fall Season program to a fall sport would affect Karl Grossman looped an RBI single Ace St. Joseph pitcher Bill Wolff off a single from Semple, then Semple him, Giordanno responded, “I don’t over first base. Harry Semple slapped howled and silenced St. Jude in the scored on a grounder to short. By DAVID B. CORBIN only two starters, but we lost one to know. Pretty much all of the girls an RBI single to center. bottom of the second, but Joe Romash After Chupko singled for St. Jude Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times tennis in Lisa Gorbaty,” added Torok. who came out for the soccer program St. Jude roared back in the bottom and Frank Chupko managed to in the lower half of the inning, the Experiencing volleyball in the fall With the graduation of so many last year, came out this year.” of the inning to take a 3-2 lead. Bob squeak out singles. In the third St. CONTINUED ON PAGE 15 presents a new and interesting situa- fine starters, coach Torok must make In addition to some minor changes tion for the Westfield High School several adjustments. Seniors Melanie in their regular schedule, the girls girls volleyball team as well as for all Page and Diana Pritsker have been must face a different kind challenge the girls volleyball teams. If the switch selected as team Co-Captains. “Page this year with their reclassification to MOSER, FERRARA LEAD THE PACK AS CO-CAPTAINS of seasons had occurred last year, it will be an outside hitter and Pritsker Group 3. The Blue Devils must also could have been a disaster for many will be our defensive specialist. An- focus on new opposition when they teams; especially for the Blue Devils other senior, Monique Brendel will reach the Sectional Tournament. Raider Boys Show Optimism; and the Union Catholic High School be a middle hitter and should be a big “There’s nothing really different girls. asset,” concluded Torok. with our schedule. The county tour- Several talented athletes on both The Blue Devils open with Scotch nament will still be tough. Actually squads would have had to make the Plains-Fanwood on Monday, Septem- the county seems to be tougher. The Will Field Solid Soccer Team decision whether to choose from ber 14, in Scotch Plains. CONTINUED ON PAGE 14 among soccer, tennis, gymnastics or volleyball. For the Blue Devils, By DAVID B. CORBIN put on the field. In addition to Todd, Several of the Raider boys have Suzanne Vinegra, Amy Coccaro, Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times we have Taffarie Laing, Eugene attended elite soccer clubs on the off Margaret Kostro and Heather Repeating a victory as Group 3 Ferrara, Jeff Fiorino, Pete Kobliska, season and Breznitsky felt that the Simpson, all excellent soccer and State Champions will be a difficult and Mike Zotti.” experience would definitely be a plus. volleyball players would have been task; especially since 13 talented se- Breznitsky addressed the Gillie “Moser was one of 150 kids in the faced with a dilemma last year. niors from the Scotch Plains- vacancy. “Obviously it is tough, but state to be chosen for the Adidas Elite Last year, the Blue Devils finished Fanwood High School boys soccer we are pretty pleased with our situa- Soccer Program. He did a tremen- with a 17-3 season, won the fierce team have graduated. Filling the tion now. The goalie situation has dous job at the camp and made the Columbia Tournament, seized the shoes of Jeff Gillie, probably the fin- come along much faster than we an- All Star team. Also, Ferrara, Fiorino Union County Tournament for the est goalie in the state last year, is ticipated.” When asked about who and Lowyns all played on elite pro- third consecutive year and placed sweeper Adam Koster and midfielder would fill the position, Breznitsky grams this summer,” mentioned third in the state. The Viking girls Mike Milberger. responded, “Well, we have two good Breznitsky. also had a quality year and placed in Despite the loss, the Raiders have boys in sophomores Brad Lowyns Rival Westfield recently was re- the top seven in the state. returned many talented boys and have and Rob Bugg.” classified to Group 3 and Breznitsky This season, Blue Devil Head added several talented underclass- Breznitsky added, “I have been shared his opinion. “Obviously if a Coach Bev Torok, along with the men. According to Raider Head very impressed with the progress of team of the caliber of Westfield moves other head coaches, face the season Coach Tom Breznitsky, the outlook Brad Lowyns. He has a tremendous down to Group 3, you must be con- with a degree of nervous curiosity. is favorable. presence. He is 6’ 3” and he is much cerned; but we’ve played them and “It is an interesting situation. I’m “We have 11 sophomores and only more experienced than most sopho- we have had our success throughout assuming that most of the teams are have six seniors. One junior is new to mores.” CONTINUED ON PAGE 15 in the same situation. Union High the varsity and the others are return- David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times School; however, seems not to be THE HAMMER TREATMENT Senior Melanie Page of the Westfield High ing at varsity. We may be young but affected too much,” hinted Torok. School Varsity girls volleyball team hammers the ball during practice in the the plus side is that we have 12 “This year, we would have returned high school gym. returning lettermen.” Senior Todd Moser and junior Eugene Ferrara have been selected as ULICHNY, HICKS, METZGER BAG THREE HITS EACH team Co-Captains. Moser, a four- year starter, worked miracles last year and is expected to do the same this season. St. James “Gang” Captured; “Moser is the biggest player that we have had since Nino DeCarlo,” stated Breznitsky. “Todd is a four year starter and one of the premier Corralled by St. Louis, 12-2 players around. We don’t have the depth that we had last year, so if we had a major injury to Moser at a By DAVID B. CORBIN sacrifice fly to left to score Mangiris. to left. Dan Perrine peppered a single crucial time of the season, it could Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Still somewhat disorganized, the St. past short, then Stan Grausso lofted a really kill us.” St. Louis was well prepared and James “Gang” managed to get singles sacrifice fly to left to bring home Breznitsky continued, “I think that well armed when the St. James “Gang” from Al Antoine and Bob Mallon but Hoelzel with a one-run bag of loot. nobody can overlook that, perhaps rode into Brookside Park in Scotch were unable to cause any damage in the The theft infuriated the St. Louis we may have the best player in the David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times Plains on September 1. The James third. St. Louis got a single from Hicks “Posse” as they fought back with state in Todd Moser. We have six RAIDER TEAM CAPTAINS Senior Todd Moser, #2, and junior Eugene “Gang” wanted to continue its reign in the fourth but were unable to tighten guns a blazing in the fateful fifth. field players who are as good as any Ferrara, #11, will be sharing the responsibilities as Scotch Plains-Fanwood of terror, but St. Louis ambushed the the noose on the “Gang”. “Posse” member John Chupko cou- six field players that anybody could High School boys soccer Co-Captains. gang, 12-2, and rid them from the St. “Gang” leader Jim Hoelzel led off rageously led off with single up-the- Bartholomew’s Oldtimers Softball the fourth by tomahawking a single CONTINUED ON PAGE 14 League playoffs. Posse members Tom Ulichny, Billy Hicks and Joe Metzger bagged two hits apiece to corral the % dastardly varmints. Sell Your Home At 4¾ & Ulichny led off the top of the first for St. Louis with a slicing single to Pay The Selling Broker right and Metzger hit a duplicate single to right; however, the “Gang” % repelled the attack. The “Gang’s” 3-3¼ Commission! first attempt at a breakthrough also failed in the bottom of the first. At Barrett & Crain we know the importance of rewarding the Marty Lillis lashed a single to right and Hicks followed with another selling broker with the lion’s share of the commission. If your single to right for St. Louis in the broker says “impossible” call Dwight Weeks, President of Barrett second. Art Hobble hung a sacrifice fly to center which allowed Lillis to & Crain. This unique program allows you to list your home on score the first run of the game. the Garden State Multiple Listing Service and saves you dollars to In the bottom of the second, St. Louis rejected the St. James “Gang’s” spend on closing. We offer full service – including mortgage offensive quest when pitcher Pete See us on the Web Vanderheyden grabbed a grounder service and advertising. http://westfieldnj.com/ and initiated a second-to-first double barrett&crain play to close the inning. St. Louis took a 2-0 lead in the third. Nate Mangiris hooked a single David B. Corbin for The Leader and The Times David B. Corbin for The Leader and The Times ‘GANG’ LEADER St. James ‘Gang’ ‘POSSE’ LEADER St. Louis ‘Posse’ to left and Gary Forsyth hopped a leader Jim Hoelzel tomahawks a single leader Marty Lillis lashes a fly ball to single to third. Ulichny sliced a single to left in the fourth inning against St. left field in the fourth inning against 560 Springfield Ave., Suite F • Westfield • (908) 232-6300 • E-Mail: [email protected] to right and Chris Reimers hit a Louis. St. James. Page 14 Thursday, September 10, 1998 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION CHEMIDLIN, REICHLE, CHAPLIN PROVIDE 2 RBI EACH Westfield High School Sports St. Paul Advances in Playoff; 1998 Fall Varsity Schedule: BLACK Skips Past St. Thomas, 11-5 *Subject to change due to weather or other unforeseen inconveniences* Varsity Football Varsity Boys Soccer Varsity Field Hockey Head Coach: Ed Tranchina Head Coach: Dave Shapiro Head Coach: Maggie McFadden By DAVID B. CORBIN in the fourth inning. DiDonato, the left and Chemidlin crushed an RBI 9/18 Fri Snyder A 7:00 PM 9/14 Mon Rahway H 4:00 PM 9/11 Fri E. Brunswick H 4:00 PM Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times triple to remote center, then scored St. Thomas center fielder, made a 9/26 Sat Cranford A 1:30 PM 9/16 Wed Sc Plns-Fanwood A 4:00 PM 9/16 Wed Pompton Lakes A 4:30 PM St. Paul came on strong in the later “Willie Mays”, back toward the ball, on a ground out to short. St. Thomas 10/2 Fri Sc Plains-Fnwd H 3:30 PM 9/23 Wed Cranford A 4:00 PM 9/19 Sat Roselle Park A 9:30 AM innings to outscore St. Thomas, 11- full-speed snag of a shot off the bat of shortstop Belford and third baseman 10/10 Sat Rahway A 1:30 PM 9/26 Sat Bridgewater H 11:00 AM 9/25 Fri A. L. Johnson A 4:00 PM 5, in the St. Bartholomew’s Oldtimers Celardo and Nadolny, the St. Paul Stan Lesniewski made brilliant plays 10/17 Sat M. X. Shabazz A 1:30 PM 9/28 Mon Linden H 4:00 PM 9/26 Sat Kent Place H 2:00 PM MAGENTA

Softball League playoffs at Brookside third baseman, snared a liner and to prevent further scoring. 10/23 Fri Linden H 7:00 PM 10/3 Sat Chatham A 7:30 PM 9/28 Mon Columbia H 4:00 PM Park in Scotch Plains on August 31. threw the ball to first for the inning- The St. Thomas players prayed 10/31 Sat Union H 1:30 PM 10/5 Mon Morris Catholic H 4:00 PM 10/1 Thur Morristown H 4:00 PM Pete Chemidlin, Bill Reichle and ending double play. that they could get their offense go- 11/7 Sat Kearny H 1:30 PM 10/7 Wed Nwk E. Side H 4:00 PM 10/3 Sat Cranford H 2:00 PM Rich Chaplin each had two RBI to Inspired by Nadolny’s saving play, ing in the sixth, but the defensive 11/26 Thur Plainfield A 11:00 AM 10/14 Wed Elizabeth A 4:00 PM 10/5 Mon Livingston A 4:00 PM 10/17 Sat County Tourney TBA TBA 10/8 Thur Union H 4:00 PM lead St. Paul to victory. 10/19 Mon Irvington H 4:00 PM 10/10 Sat Pingry H 10:00 AM St. Paul got a fast start out of the Varsity Girls Volleyball Head Coach: Beverly Torok 10/21 Wed Plainfield A 4:00 PM 10/16 Fri Oak Knoll H 4:00 PM batter’s box by scoring four runs in the 10/24 Sat County Tourney TBA TBA 9/14 Mon Sc Pl-Fanwood A 4:00 PM 10/17 Sat County Tourney TBA TBA top of the first. Larry Szenyi lobbed a 10/26 Mon Union A 4:00 PM 9/16 Wed Ramapo H 4:30 PM 10/19 Mon Cranford A 4:00 PM single over short and Derek Von 10/28 Wed Kearny A 4:00 PM 10/22 Thur Mt. St. Mary’s H 4:00 PM

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10/31 Sat County Tourney TBA TBA Langen lashed a single to right-cen- 9/23 Wed Rahway A 4:00 PM 10/24 Sat County Tourney A TBA 11/2 Mon New Providence H 3:30 PM ter. Reichle stepped forward and 9/25 Fri Union Catholic H 4:00 PM 10/26 Mon Union A 4:00 PM 11/4 Wed NJSIAA TBA TBA thumped a two-run triple to a sparsely 9/28 Mon Sc Pl-Fanwood H 4:00 PM 10/29 Thur Randolph A 3:45 PM 11/7 Sat County Finals TBA TBA populated area of center field. 10/1 Thur M X Shabazz A 4:00 PM 10/31 Sat County Tourney A TBA Chemidlin hit a grounder to second to 10/5 Mon Cranford H 4:00 PM bring Reichle home and Fran Celardo 10/7 Wed Rahway H 4:00 PM CYAN drilled an RBI double to center. 10/09 Fri Union Catholic A 4:00 PM St. Thomas failed to answer in the 10/13 Tues East Brunswick A 4:00 PM 10/16 Fri M. X. Shabazz H 4:00 PM bottom of the first and St. Paul returned 10/19 Mon South Brunswick A 4:00 PM the favor in the second, but St. Thomas 10/23 Fri Plainfield H 4:00 PM rolled with two runs in the lower half of 10/26 Mon Union A 4:00 PM the inning. Terry Gallagher, who was 10/28 Wed Nwk E. Side H 4:00 PM on first base, scored when Dave Hagen 11/2 Mon Elizabeth H 4:00 PM hammered a triple to the fence in cen- 11/5 Thur County Semis A TBA ter field, then Hagen scored on a field- 11/7 Sat County Finals A TBA ing error at first base. 11/10-Tues NJSIAA TBA TBA

Paul Nadolny led off the third for David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times St. Paul and reached on an error in BAD THROW INTO THE DIRT Jerry Baker of St. Thomas gets lucky when Varsity Girls Soccer left field, Matt Hoelzel bopped a single St. Paul first baseman Pete Chemidlin is forced to pull his foot off the bag in Head Coach: Pete Giordano to left, then Von Langen slid an RBI order to catch the ball in the second inning. 9/14 Mon Rahway A 4:00 PM 9/16 Wed Sc Plns-Fanwood H 4:00 PM single down the right field line to St. Paul went on a scoring rampage play of the game would foil their 9/19 Sat East Brunswick A 10:00 AM give St. Paul a 5-2 lead. in the fifth. Emmett O’Hara tapped a plans. DiDonato singled to right, 9/23 Wed Cranford H 4:00 PM Tom Henderson led off for St. Tho- single to center, Darryl Eaton hooked Belford was intentionally walked and 9/28 Mon Linden A 4:00 PM mas with a walk, Al Curcie poked a a single to left and Nadolny punched Gallagher popped up to short. Hagen 10/3 Sat Chatham A 6:00 PM single to left, then was forced out at a single up-the-middle to load the deflected a single off the glove of the 10/5 Mon Bayley Ellard H 4:00 PM 10/7 Wed Nwk E. Side A 4:00 PM second when Tony DeChristofaro bases. Chaplin sidled to the plate and first baseman to load the bases and David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times grounded to short. Frank Pepe lofted zipped a two-RBI single to center. set up the fateful defensive play. Jerry 10/10 Sat Bishop Ahr A 11:00 AM BLUE DEVIL CO-CAPTAINS Seniors Melanie Page, left, and Diana Pritsker Baker sizzled a grounder toward the 10/12 Mon Hackettstown H 11:00 AM were selected to share the responsibilities of guiding the Westfield High School 10/14 Wed Elizabeth H 4:00 PM girls volleyball team through the fall season. hole between short and second; how- 10/17 Sat County Tourney TBA TBA ever, Reichle dashed to his left, 10/19 Mon Irvington A 4:00 PM grabbed the ball, stepped on second 10/21 Wed Plainfield H 4:00 PM Varsity Gymnastics Blue Devils Await and fired to first to retire the side. 10/24 Sat County Tourney TBA TBA Head Coach: Ellen Kovac St. Thomas was devastated but 10/26 Mon Union H 4:00 PM 9/18 Fri Bridgewater A 5:00 maintained its dignity in the seventh. 10/28 Wed Kearny H 4:00 PM 9/24 Thur Linden A 4:00 Fall ‘V’ball Season After John Wilkinson yanked a lead- 10/31 Sat County Tourney TBA TBA 10/1 Thur Union H 4:30 10/6 Tues Brearley A 4:00 11/2 Mon Sayreville A 4:00 PM CONTINUED FROM PAGE 13 off triple, the next three St. Paul 10/8 Thur Cranford A 4:00 batters were retired and St. Thomas 11/4 Wed NJSIAA TBA TBA only difference will be when we get to 11/7 Sat County Finals TBA TBA 10/13 Tues Columbia H 4:30 approached the plate for its final 11/12 Thur NJSIAA Section TBA TBA 10/15 Thur Elizabeth H 4:30 the sectionals where there will be chance. With one out, Lesniewski 10/20 Tues Somerville H 4:30 different teams instead of Randolph reached base on an error and Tom 10/22 Thur A. L. Johnson H 4:30 and Roxbury,” explained Giordano Litterio drew a walk, but Nick 10/27 Tues Sc Pl-Fanwood H 4:15 about Westfield High School’s re- DeNichilo flied out to right and 10/29 Thur Union Catholic H 4:15 classification to Group 3. Henderson bounced a grounder back 10/30 Fri UCIAC H TBA “Presently, I’m trying to get our to the mound for the third out. 11/2 Mon East Brunswick A 4:30 girls prepared for our opening game The victory advanced St. Paul to face 11/7 Sat State Sectionals TBA TBA against Rahway. We have Rahway, the mighty St. Joseph squad for the Varsity Girls Tennis Scotch Plains-Fanwood and East Angels Division title on September 1. Head Coach: Ed Tirone Brunswick to start our season,” ex- 9/15 Tue Linden A 4:00 PM plained Giordano. “In the sectionals, St. Paul 401 042 0 11 we may have teams like Scotch Plains, David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times St. Thomas 023 000 0 05 9/17 Thur Roselle Park H 4:00 PM TROTTING INTO THIRD Nick DeNichilo of St. Thomas trots into third 9/18 Fri Cranford A 4:00 PM Cranford, Parsippany, Millburn and base as Rick Wustefeld of St. Paul prepares to toss the ball to second base. Westfield Announces 9/24 Thur Sc Pl-Fanwood A 4:00 PM Morristown to contend with,” added Hoelzel hacked an RBI single to right 9/25 Fri Rahway H 4:00PM Giordano. an RBI sacrifice fly to left and Lee Hockey Registration 9/28 Mon Linden H 4:00 PM DiDonato followed with a walk. Ed and Szenyi chopped and RBI single 10/1 Thur M X Shabazz H 4:00 PM Belford battered an RBI single to past third to give St. Paul a 9-5 lead. The Westfield High School Ice 10/2 Fri Cranford H 4:00 PM Varsity X-Country right-center, Gallagher walked, then St. Thomas passed with relative Hockey Association will hold a meet- 10/5 Mon Gov. Livingston H 4:00 PM Head Coach: John Martin/ Hagen tied the score, 5-5, by drawing silence in the bottom of the fifth. 10/6 Tues Livingston A 4:00 PM Jennifer Buccino ing for all parents of interested hockey 9/12 Sat St. Dom Invt’l A TBA a bases-loaded walk. Only Curcie could manage a single, players on Thursday, September 10 10/8 Thur Sc Pl-Fanwood H 4:00 PM 10/09 Fri Rahway A 4:00 PM 9/17 Thur M. X. Shabazz A 4:00 PM The onset of great defensive plays but St. Paul added two more runs in at 7:30 p. m. in the High School 9/19 Sat NJCTC Class A TBA prevented either team from scoring the sixth. Reichle rapped a single to cafeteria. Coach La Fontaine will be 10/13 Tues Plainfield H 4:00 PM 10/15 Thur Elizabeth H 4:00 PM 9/24 Thur Rahway H 4:00 PM there to answer questions. Registra- 10/19 Mon Millburn A 4:00 PM 9/26 Sat Stewart Mem A TBA tion forms and medical permission 10/20 Tues Irvington A 4:00 PM 10/1 Thur Cranford TBA 4:00 PM St. James “Gang” Captured; forms will be available as well as 10/22 Thur Nwk E. Side H 4:00 PM 10/3 Sat Shore Coaches A TBA information on the budget, ice time David B. Corbin for The Leader and The Times 10/26 Mon Pingry A 4:00 PM 10/6 Tues Sc Pl-Fwd/Eliz H 4:00 PM and future fund raising events. For SINGLE TO RIGHT Matt Hoelzel 10/27 Tues Union A 4:00 PM 10/13 Tues Kearny A 4:00 PM of St. Paul rips a single to right in the 10/20 Tues Irvington A TBA more information, call David Lartaud 10/29 Thur Kearny H 4:00 PM Corralled by St. Louis, 12-2 fifth inning against St. Thomas. 10/22 Thur Watchung Conf A TBA at 233-2887. 10/31 Sat State Sectional A TBA CONTINUED FROM PAGE 13 PUBLIC NOTICE 11/5 Thur (Union County) A TBA middle. Mangiris bounced a single made a miraculous catch to record BOROUGH OF FANWOOD to left and Forsyth walked to load the first out. Hoelzel tomahawked PLANNING BOARD Notice is hereby given that on September Scotch Hills Women the bases. his second single and Perrine flied 23, 1998 at 8:00 P.M. in the Borough Hall of The crafty Ulichny penetrated the out to center. Big Steve Murano the Borough of Fanwood at 75 North Martine Tell Golf Results James “Gang’s” defense with a two- blooped an RBI single to right, Avenue, Fanwood, New Jersey the Fanwood Planning Board will hold a public hearing to A spokeswoman for the Scotch Hills RBI single to right. Metzger tapped a then Grausso flied out to center for consider the appeal of Mr. and Mrs. John Women’s Golf Association of Scotch single to right, then Mirto mangled a the third out. Everhart, Jr. for bulk variances to rebuild a Plains announced the winning team of two-RBI single to left. Vanderheyden Sensing the “Gang’s” vulnerability, garage and from the requirements of Chap- the “100 % Handicap Stroke Play” yanked a single by third, Glen Walz the St. Louis “Posse” went in for the ter 93 of the Code of the Borough of Fanwood Tjird Round Club Championships held whacked an RBI single to left and kill and added two more runs in the and from provision of subparagraphs 93- (September 1) 9B(1)(c) (side yard width); 93-9B(2)(a) (rear FLIGHT A Lillis hit a grounder to the mound to seventh. Reimers rapped a single past yard depth); 93-9A(1)(f) (structural cover- score Mirto. Hicks stepped to the third, Metzger bopped a single to right age) on the property at 19 Paterson Road, Low gross, Pat Kelk. Laura Botto, plate and hacked a two-RBI single to and Vanderheyden banged an RBI Fanwood, New Jersey also known as Block 43 No. 48 Lot No. 9 on the Fanwood Tax Map. First low net, Nancy Phares, 30 right. After all the dust had settled, single to left. Walz fired the final shot All interested persons may be present and Second low net, Kelk, 32 the “Gang” was in shambles and the by blasting a sacrifice fly to center. heard. Third low net, Olga Rose, 33 “Posse” led, 10-1. The “Posse” rounded up all the St. The file pertaining to this application is FLIGHT B Sheriff Vanderheyden, the James “Gang” members and sentenced available for public inspection during normal Low gross, Rosemary DeWitt, Gert business hours from the Secretary of the Simon and Elsie Blanchette, 51 “Posse” pitcher who kept the them to solitary confinement until Board at the Administration Offices of the “Gang” hemmed in all evening, next year. In the meantime, St. Louis Borough of Fanwood at 75 North Martine First low net, Simons, Llew Fisher continued his control by allowing advanced to face St. Michael for the Avenue, Fanwood, New Jersey. and Alice Yorks, 32 Mr. and Mrs. John L. Everhart, Jr. FLIGHT C only one more run in the sixth. Joe Saints Division championship. David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times Scarfuto reached first on an error, 19 Paterson Road Low gross, Lucy Banta, 49 St. Louis 011 080 2 12 LAUNCHING A FLY BALL TO LEFT Al Antoine of the St. James ‘Gang’ Fanwood, New Jersey 07023 First low net, Banta, 26 then “Posse” outfielder Hobble St. James 000 101 0 02 launches a fly ball to left field in the fifth inning against the St. Louis ‘Posse’. 1 T – 9/10/98, The Times Fee: $25.50 Second low net, Lucille Allen, 33 Third low net, Phyllis Coumbs, 34 Some Things Are Far Too Important. Low putts, Kelk, 13 Chip-ins, Phares #5, Martha McCaskie #5, Pat Herring #7 Birdies, Botto #2, Phares #5, Her- Don’t Trust Just Anybody ring #7 to Repair The Family Car PUBLIC NOTICE You Can Trust Our ASE Certified BOROUGH OF FANWOOD PLANNING BOARD Automotive Repair Technicians Notice is hereby given that on September 23, 1998 at 8:00 P.M. in the Borough Hall of Experienced In: the Borough of Fanwood at 75 North Martine Avenue, Fanwood, New Jersey the Fanwood Planning Board will hold a public hearing to consider the appeal of Quick Chek Food Brakes • Tires • Tune Ups • Exhaust Stores Inc. for preliminary and final site plan approval, use and bulk variances to permit Shock & Struts • Wheel Alignment the construction of a 750 square foot build- Factory Recommended Services ing addition from the requirements of Chap- TIRE SALE ter 93 of the Code of the Borough of Fanwood Pick Up & Delivery Service Available and from provision of subparagraphs 93- Sept 23-26 9A(2)(b) (rear yard setback – bulk); 93- All Major Brands 16C(2) (driveway width – bulk); 93-15D(7)(p) (internally illuminated sign – use); 93- 15K(3)(b)(1) (proposed wall sign – bulk) on the property at 572 and 576 North Avenue, Fanwood, New Jersey also known as Block No. 68 Lot Nos. 32 and 33 on the Fanwood Tax Map. All interested persons may be present and heard. The file pertaining to this application is available for public inspection during normal business hours from the Secretary of the Oil, Lube & Filter Change Sport Utility Owners!!!! Board at the Administration Offices of the $18.95 Borough of Fanwood at 75 North Martine Our Bronze Service includes: Firestone Radial ATX II 235/75R15 $74.95 Avenue, Fanwood, New Jersey. complete safety check, chassie lube, oil, filter Goodyear Wrangler 225/75R15 $79.95 Quick Chek Food Stores Inc. & check all fluids. Remington Rimfire 225/75R15 $69.95 572 North Avenue Some special filters and oils may be extra. Expires 10/10/98 Fanwood, New Jersey 07023 Cannot be combined with any other offer. Cannot be combined with any other offer. Expires 10/10/98 1 T – 9/10/98, The Times Fee: $29.07 A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood Thursday, September 10, 1998 Page 15 CYAN Scotch Plains-Fanwood

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Varsity Boys Soccer Varsity Football Head Coach: Tom Breznitsky Head Coach: Steve Ciccotelli 9/11 Fri Union H 4:00 PM 9/19 Sat Hudson Cath A 8:00 PM 9/12 Sat Wall Festival A 6:00 PM 9/26 Sat Shabazz A 1:30 PM 9/16 Wed Westfield H 4:00 PM 10/2 Fri Westfield A 4:00 PM 9/19 Sat Old Bridge A 7:00 PM 10/10 Sat Cranford H 1:30 PM 9/23 Wed Rahway A 4:00 PM 10/17 Sat Linden H 1:30 PM MAGENTA 9/26 Sat Raritan A 11:00 AM 10/24 Sat Rahway H 1:30 PM 9/28 Mon Cranford H 4:00 PM 10/31 Sat Irvington H 1:30 PM 10/3 Sat Bishop McNamra A 6:00 PM 11/7 Sat Nwk E. Side A 2:00 PM 10/5 Mon Linden A 4:00 PM 11/26 Thur Union A 10:30 PM 10/7 Wed Union A 7:00 PM 10/10 Sat Chatham H 4:00 PM 10/12 Mon Irvington H 2:00 PM Varsity X-Country 10/13 Tue Plainfield H 4:00 PM Head Coach: Bill Klimas and David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times 10/19 Mon Eastside H 4:00 PM Jeff Koegel David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times CHOPPING A SINGLE PAST SECOND Frank Chupko of St. Jude chops a 10/21 Wed Elizabeth A 7:00 PM 9/17 Thur Cranford/Rahway H 4:00 PM RAIDER TEAM CO-CAPTAINS Seniors Marissa Lorenz, left, and Christine 9/24 Thur Kearny/Irvington A 4:00 PM Bowers will be leading the Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School Varsity girls soccer single past second in the sixth inning against St. Joseph in the Angels Division 10/26 Mon Kearny H 4:00 PM BLACK finals. St. Joseph won, 9-7. 11/2 Mon Ridge H 3:00 PM 9/29 Mon Union H 4:00 PM team this fall. The youthful Raiders will gain plenty of experience this season. 11/4 Wed St.Benidict’s A TBA 10/1 Thur Plainfield A 4:00 PM 10/8 Thur Westfield/Eliz. A 4:00 PM Varsity Girls Soccer 10/15 Thur Shabazz H 4:00 PM Raider Girls Will Field St. Joseph Wins it in Eighth; Head Coach: Frank Butz 10/20 Tues East Side/Linden A 4:00 PM 9/11 Fri Randolph A 4:00 PM 9/16 Wed Westfield A 4:00 PM Varsity Gymnastics Ruins St. Jude’s Quest, 9-7 9/18 Fri Raritan H 4:00 PM Head Coach: Tammy Del Rosario Youthful Soccer Team 9/23 Wed Rahway H 4:00 PM CONTINUED FROM PAGE 13 9/15 Tues Union H 4:00 PM 9/26 Sat Watchung Hills H 10:00 AM 9/24 Thur Elizabeth H 4:00 PM rain came and the game had to be Rutkowski rapped an RBI single to 9/28 Mon Cranford A 4:00 PM By DAVID B. CORBIN When asked about the locked in po- 9/29 Tues Union Catholic H 4:00 PM Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times sitions, Butz answered, “In addition halted. The two runs scored in the left to tie the score. 10/1 Thur Princeton Day A 4:30 PM 10/1 Thur Brearley A 4:00 PM sixth were negated and the game Neither team scored in the seventh, 10/5 Mon Linden H 4:00 PM Experience will be what the youth- to Bowers and Lorenz, our two up 10/6 Tues Clark A 4:00 PM front girls, sophomore Renee Zidonik would pick up in the top of the sixth but St. Joseph came back with a big 10/7 Wed Union H 4:00 PM 10/9 Fri No. Brunswick A 4:45 PM ful Scotch Plains-Fanwood High 10/9 Fri Bayonne H 4:00 PM 10/12 Mon Somerville H 4:00 PM School girl’s soccer team will be and junior Jen Miller, are back. Jen on the next day. two-run inning in the eighth. Krajcsik 10/12 Wed Irvington A 2:00 PM On September 3, St. Joseph took reached base safely on an error and 10/15 Thur Linden H 4:00 PM gaining this season. The Raiders face was banged up most of last year. 10/14 Fri Plainfield H 4:00 PM 10/20 Tue Columbia H 7:00 PM the possibility of starting five fresh- Probably, Stacy Bushinger will start another stab at the sixth inning. Straniero doubled to right. Wolff sac- 10/19 Mon Nwk E. Side A 4:00 PM Grossman hopped the ball off the rificed to right to score Krajcsik, then 10/23 Fri Cranford H 7:00 PM men on their varsity squad. in the midfield and Joanne Garabaldi 10/21 Wed Elizabeth H 4:00 PM 10/27 Tues Westfield A 4:00 PM Last year, the Raiders finished will maybe play sweeper.” glove of the second baseman, Grossman brought Straniero home 10/26 Mon Peddie A 4:15 PM Rothenberg ripped a single to center with a grounder to second. 10/30 Fri Kearny A 4:00 PM with a 10-9-2 record. Several girls With reference to the open posi- and Semple grounded to first to score The entire season was now on the Varsity Girls Tennis were selected to the All-Union tions and the youth of his team, Butz Grossman. Gerry Spitzer dug in an line for the St. Jude players. Will they Varsity Girls Volleyball Head Coach: Sue Allen County list and several fine athletes stated, “We have a very young team. drilled an RBI single to center and St. reach their impossible quest? - No! Head Coach: Michele Zarro 9/14 Mon J. P. Stevens H 4:00 PM have been lost to graduation. Raider We have several talented freshmen 9/14 Mon Westfield H 4:00 PM 9/17 Thur Cranford H 4:00 PM Joseph, once again, took a 7-4 lead. Joe Dolan grounded out to third, Head Coach Frank Butz must fill the and I may be starting five freshmen. 9/16 Wed Elizabeth A 4:00 PM 9/18 Fri Rahway A 4:00 PM vacancies of midfielders Amy Jillian Koclecki will probably come Hoping to fulfill its nearly impos- Fran Lienhard singled, then was 9/18 Fri Union Catholic A 4:00 PM 9/24 Thur Westfield A 4:00 PM sible quest, St. Jude rallied in the forced out at second and Lynch flied Citrano and Leah Saenz de Viteri, up to the midfield, Kelly LaForge 9/23 Wed Cranford H 4:00 PM 9/25 Fri Linden H 4:00 PM defenders Courtney Metzger and will probably play outside halfback sixth. Chupko chopped a single past out to left to end the game. 9/25 Fri Shabazz H 7:00 PM 9/28 Mon Shabazz H 4:00 PM and Becky Fiorina may be the other second, then was forced out on Jack St. Joseph, winner of the Angels 9/28 Mon Westfield A 4:00 PM 10/1 Thur Cranford A 4:00 PM Jaimie Langevin and sweeper Kate Lynch’s grounder to third. Division, faced St. Louis, winners of 10/2 Fri Rahway A 4:00 PM 10/2 Fri Rahway H 4:00 PM Vanderheyden. In addition, Assis- outside halfback. Tracy Fitzgerald Elmi hacked a single past short, the Saints Division, on Labor Day at 10/5 Mon East Side H 4:00 PM 10/5 Mon UCT A TBA tant Coach Dave Moser has been will be the stopper.” then Rich Worth whammed a shot off Brookside Park. 10/7 Wed Cranford A 4:00 PM 10/6 Tue UCT A TBA replaced by Kevin Ewing. A concern about possible effects the right-center fielder’s glove to 10/8 Thur Shabazz A 4:00 PM 10/8 Thur Westfield H 4:00 PM This season, seniors Christine of the shift of girls volleyball to a fall 10/14 Wed Rahway H 4:00 PM 10/9 Fri Linden A 4:00 PM score both Lynch and Elmi. St. Joseph 230 002 02 09 Bowers and Marissa Lorenz have sport was mentioned. St. Jude 301 003 00 07 10/19 Mon Union Catholic H 4:00 PM 10/13 Tue Irvington H 4:00 PM been selected as team Co-Captains. “This year, I don’t think that the 10/21 Wed Union A 4:00 PM 10/15 Thur East Side A 4:00 PM Bowers as a goalie, was very stub- volleyball shift has affected us much. 10/23 Fri Elizabeth H 4:00 PM 10/16 Fri Roselle Park A 4:00 PM born on defense as she allowed only Maybe we lost a few freshmen,” the 10/30 Fri Plainfield A 4:00 PM 10/20 Tue Union H 4:00 PM 11/2 Mon Union H 7:00 PM 10/22 Thur Kearny A 4:00 PM 23 goals last year while the Raiders coach said. 11/4 Wed East Side A 4:00 PM 10/27 Tue Plainfield H 4:00 PM netted 47. As to his outlook on the season, 11/6 Fri Irvington H 4:00 PM 10/30 Fri Elizabeth H 4:00 PM Bowers was selected Second Butz responded, “Based on our sched- Team All-Union County last year ule and with Union Catholic moving and will be a major asset this season. to the Mountain Valley Conference, I St. ‘Men in Black’ Stun Lorenz, a midfielder, scored three would imagine that we will be able to goals last year and played a vital qualify for states. We have two good role in the Raider attack. Unfortu- strikers and of course Christine at Amazed St. Michael, 16-2 nately, Lorenz injured her knee and goalie. With Zidonik and Miller, we will, most likely, miss the first two should be able to score a lot.” By MICHAEL P. BABIK Michael took to the field. In the rules, games of the season. Butz concluded by stating, “Ev- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times if a game lasts for over five complete Several positions are up for grabs ery game will be tough because we It was a classic night of demolition innings before rain, the score holds. and some appear to be locked in. are young and inexperienced.” derby fought in between the dark clouds If five innings are not yet completed; and impending downpour on Septem- however, the game would have to be ber 2, at Jerseyland Park in Scotch played again from scratch. St. Plains. St. Louis toppled St. Michael Michael hoped for rain. 16-2 establishing them as Saints Divi- In the top of the fourth, St. Louis sion champions and sending them to would score three more. Reimers,

David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times the finals in the St. Bartholomew’s second up, smacked a deep fly ball GROUND BALL TO FIRST Bob Pielhau of St. James sizzles a ground ball to Oldtimers Softball League. that amounted to an in-the-park home first base in the third inning against St. Louis. The ‘Posse’ arrested the St. From the beginning, the St. ‘Men run. Metzger singled and Mirto James ‘Gang’, 12-2, to advance to the finals of the Saints Division. in Black’ dominated. Tom Ulichny homered bringing in Metzger and singled to lead off, Chris Reimers now giving St. Louis a 13-0 edge. walked and Joe Metzger singled. All In the bottom of the fourth with three would score thanks to a single two outs. St. Michael was able to find by Glen Walz and an amazing triple a lone run thanks to Williams who by Marty Lillis. singled. He made it home on a double St. Michael was unable to answer by Ben Lobrace. and would be behind the eight ball for Both teams went scoreless in the the rest of the game. Floyd Roberts flew fifth, but in the sixth St. Michael out, Steve Pietruchia walked to get on scored its second run of the evening. base, but two quick outs by Joe Shea Roberts singled and made it to second and Tony Williams retired the side. on an error by the first baseman. Shea St. Michael was able to contain the hit a far fly ball to left field which was David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times spirit of St. Louis in the second. caught by the left fielder in an amaz- ENJOYING THE GAME Members of the St. Paul team relax and enjoy the Leading off, Arthur Hobble flew out ing diving catch. Roberts scored. game against St. Joseph and St. Jude at Brookside Park in Scotch Plains on as well as John Chupko. Nathan In the top of the seventh Forsyth September 2. Mangiris singled, but this proved not made it to first on an error by the • STX • LANZERA • ADAMS• PRINCE • NIKE •

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Babik for The Westfield Leader and The Times A Retail, SCHOOL & TEAM Dealer Offering A Complete COMPLETION OF A HOME RUN Bill Mirto of St. Louis shields himself error by the first baseman and Metzger Lobrace walked, and Fred Holm made from the throw as he crosses the plate to complete his home run in the fourth would triple to bring Ulchiny. An it to first on an error by the first Line of School Team Jackets, Uniforms & Footwear inniing. error on the shortstop would get Bill basemen, no runs were scored for St. Mirto to first, bringing in Metzger. Michael in the bottom of the seventh. BACK TO SCHOOL SPECIALS Singles by Pete Vanderheyden, Glen The game came to an end just mo- Call Walz and a double by Lillis would all ments before the sky opened up and For Puma Soccer Raider Boys Show Optimism; amount to runs. A sweet triple by Bill thunder storm hit the land. Special Shoes Hicks would also score another run. Team St. Louis 307 300 3 16 Team At the middle of the third, St. Louis St. Michael 000 101 0 02 Prices Asics Running Will Field Solid Soccer Team had 10-0 lead. As the thunder crashed and skep- PUBLIC NOTICE Shoes CONTINUED FROM PAGE 13 tical fans looked toward the sky, St. ALL Your Sporting Needs the years with them. We must be Parsippany, Parsippany Hills and SHERIFF’S SALE PUBLIC NOTICE SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, • Football • Field Hockey • Soccer • Tennis • Running ready for them just like we get ready Morristown may also be in the hunt CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, for anyone else.” at the Group 3 sectional tournament. SHERIFF’S SALE DOCKET NO. F-16130-97. CARRYING: • Shinguards • Soccer Balls When asked about his stiffest com- The Raiders will have their home SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, U.S. BANK, N.A. F/K/A FIRST BANK, Soccer & Football Cleats & Equipment opener with Union High School to- CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, N.A., PLAINTIFF vs. LARRY PAIGE ET petition within the conference, DOCKET NO. F-8585-95. ALS, DEFENDANT. Breznitsky emphasized, “The tough- morrow. SPENCER SAVINGS BANK, SLA, CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, 241 South Avenue, East • Westfield est opponent in the Watchung Con- PLAINTIFF vs. DONALD J. LONGO, ET DATED JUNE 30, 1998 FOR SALE OF (South Avenue Plaza) ference has got to be Kearny. PUBLIC NOTICE ALS, DEFENDANT. MORTGAGED PREMISES. CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu- AMPLE FREE PARKING (908) 232-1919 ASICS • ADIDAS PUMA WILSON UMBRO ASICS • ADIDAS PUMA WILSON UMBRO ASICS • ADIDAS PUMA WILSON UMBRO BOROUGH OF FANWOOD ASICS • ADIDAS PUMA WILSON UMBRO ASICS • ADIDAS PUMA WILSON UMBRO Westfield, Union and Cranford may DATED MAY 9, 1996 FOR SALE OF tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by • UMBRO • WILSON • PUMA • ADIDAS • ASICS • UNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY come up a little bit.” MORTGAGED PREMISES. public vendue, on the 6th Floor of the Union As to other teams which recently NOTICE OF DECISION By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu- County Court House (Tower) 2 Broad Street, Westfield Baseball League shifted to Group 3, Breznitsky an- PLANNING BOARD tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by Elizabeth, New Jersey on WEDNESDAY public vendue, on the 6th Floor of the Union THE 30TH DAY OF SEPTEMBER A.D., swered, “East Orange is now Group RE: PREMISES: Block No. 55, Lot No. 2 County Court House (Tower) 2 Broad Street, 1998 at two o’clock in the afternoon of said Fall Baseball Teams Are Now – 15 South Avenue, Fanwood, New Jersey. 3 and at times they can be danger- Elizabeth, New Jersey on WEDNESDAY day. All successful bidders must have 20% APPLICANT: Kenneth Duda THE 7TH DAY OF OCTOBER A.D., 1998 of their bid available in cash or certified ous.” With respect to the above premises, pub- at two o’clock in the afternoon of said day. All check at the conclusion of the sales. Being Formed Breznitsky added that the usual lic notice is hereby given to all persons that successful bidders must have 20% of their The judgment amount is $53,549.71. a public meeting was held before the Plan- for competitive baseball leagues. suspects of West Morris, Millburn, bid available in cash or certified check at the Property to be sold is located in the City of ning Board of the Borough of Fanwood, conclusion of the sales. Elizabeth, County of Union, State of New Union County, New Jersey, on July 13, These leagues will require travelling and games will be played on The judgment amount is $32,966.10. Jersey. PUBLIC NOTICE 1998, and a Resolution was adopted on The property to be sold is located in the Premises commonly known as 543 S Saturdays & Sundays. August 17, 1998, approving the application NOTICE TO CREDITORS City of Elizabeth in the County of Union and Park Street, Elizabeth, New Jersey. of Kenneth Duda for the relief sought in his Teams will be formed upon the availability of players and coaches ESTATE OF PETER A. ALIKAS, De- State of New Jersey. BEING KNOWN as Lot No. 0991, Block Application, more particularly: preliminary ceased. Commonly known as: 466 Fourth Avenue, No. 03 on the official Tax Map of the City of and final approval for the reconstruction of a Pursuant to the order of ANN P. CONTI, Elizabeth, New Jersey. Elizabeth. Team ages will continue the same as Summer Baseball Sun Tavern Restaurant with a related park- Surrogate of the County of Union, made on Tax Lot Number 5 in Block Number D. Dimensions: (approximately) 100.00 feet ing variance stall size waiver. the 4th day of September A.D., 1998, upon Dimension of Lot: 109 feet x 25 feet x 105 x 25.00 feet. The decision of the Planning Board is on the application of the undersigned, as Ex- feet x 25 feet approximately. Nearest Cross Street: Sixth Street. 1) 9 & 10 year old age group file, and available for inspection at the Bor- ecutor of the estate of said deceased, notice Nearest Cross Street: Loomis Street. There is due approximately the sum of ough of Fanwood Borough Hall, 75 Martine 2) 11 & 12 year old age group is hereby given to the creditors of said de- There is due approximately the sum of $55,085.52 together with lawful interest and Avenue, North, Fanwood, New Jersey dur- ceased to exhibit to the subscriber under $35,316.40 together with lawful interest and costs. ing normal business hours. 3) 13 year old age group oath or affirmation their claims and demands costs. There is a full legal description on file in This Notice is published by the Applicant, against the estate of said deceased within There is a full legal description on file in the Union County Sheriff’s Office. 4) 14 & 15 year old age group by order of the Borough of Fanwood Plan- six months from the date of said order, or the Union County Sheriff’s Office. The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn ning Board. they will be forever barred from prosecuting The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this sale. Kenneth Duda or recovering the same against the sub- this sale. RALPH FROEHLICH The fee will be $75.00 per player Applicant scriber. RALPH FROEHLICH SHERIFF Georgia A. Christopher BY: Joseph Castelluci, Esq. SHERIFF FEDERMAN AND PHELAN, Attorney Executor Attorney for Applicant JONES & JONES, Attorney Suite 505, Sentry Office Plaza If interested please contact the WBL phone line by Sunday 09/13/98 Bowe, Caruso & Epstein, Attorneys KARASIC, STONE & CASTELLUCI 45 Essex Street 216 Haddon Avenue Executive Plaza 255 Monmouth Road Hackensack, New Jersey 07601 Westmont, New Jersey 08108 3443 Highway 66 P.O. Box 240 CH-752638 (WL) CH-754002 (WL) Call Steve Leonardis • (908) 654-4139 Neptune, New Jersey 07753 Oakhurst, New Jersey 07755 4 T - 9/10, 9/17 4 T - 9/3, 9/10 with questions or for more information 1 T – 9/10/98, The Leader Fee: $20.40 1 T – 9/10/98, The Times Fee: $32.13 9/24 & 10/1/98 Fee: $155.04 9/17 & 9/24/98 Fee: $165.24 Page 16 Thursday, September 10, 1998 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION WTA Men’s Singles SP-F Soccer Strikers Place S. P.-F. U-11 Rangers Place Tennis Ladder Told September 7 marked the end of the 9th Third in Summer Shootout Second in Garden State Cup reporting period for the WTA Men’s Singles Ladder. A “two-tier” playoff The SPF Strikers kicked-off their off round. Tommy Sutter was tre- BLACK The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Un- that managed to struggle through round was held after the September 7 intercity season last weekend by tak- mendous at center halfback and der 11 Rangers soccer team finished the rest of the Ranger defense. reporting period ended, for 1-16 in the standings and 17-32. Playoff participants ing third place in the two day “Sum- Brandou Reddington, the goalie, second in the 1998 Garden State Cup mer Shootout” tournament at Ft. Dix, made some great saves. Jeff Stuart in Wayne, New Jersey this past week- Rangers 2, Sparta 2 were contacted on September 8. Please report match results to Frank New Jersey scored by hammering a powerful 15- end. The Rangers combined crisp After falling behind 2-0 in the first DeSantis at 654-9331 Extension No. 1. On September 5, the team got off to yard kick from the left side of the passing with a smothering defense to half, the Rangers battled back for a 1. Vince Camuto 17. Simon Lack a quick start against the Greentree field. record one victory and three ties. tie against eventual flight winner 2. Robert Errazo 18. Roger Lowenstien Dominators with Ryan Krueger scor- The last game ended in a tie, with Sparta. Clayton Balch dished a nice 3. Gary Wasserman 19. Gary Yee ing on an assist by Tyler Stanek. Rob the Strikers talking third place for Rangers 3,Glen Rock 0 pass from his center midfield posi- 4. Jeff Pollack 20. Dewey Rainville 5. Jason Sprung 21. Dave Leiz Cunningham quickly followed with the weekend. This was the first time Henry Coxe scored the first goal tion to Matt Fleissner, who lofted it 6. Len Resnikoff 22. Mike Sanaman another score. The offense was sup- the boys played together as an inter- MAGENTA

of the year by intercepting a goal over the goalie’s head for the score. 7. Don Rosenthal 23. Mike McGlynn ported with outstanding performance city team, providing coach Steve kick and converting. Shortly after, Minutes later, Fleissner crossed to 8. Elvin Hoel 24. Steve Satkin 9. Steve Parker 25. Achim Buecklers at halfback by Timmy Leishner and Leishner the opportunity to see his Ryan Cerrick led Brian Halpin with Brian Halpin, who buried it past a 10. Mark Daaleman 26. Alan Lo strong defense by Taylor Molinaro. team In action. a pass. Halpin dribbled aggressively diving goalie. The Rangers were on 11. Frank DeSantis 27. Bill Wilhelm After two tough losses on Satur- through two defenders to score. The fire now and made several runs at 12. Russ Finestein 28. Alan Chou day, The Strikers returned to Ft. Dix WTA Reports Final scoring concluded with a strong winning the game before the final 13. Peter Sharpe 29. Hugh Coleman on Sunday morning to beat the 14. Arvin Adler 30. Mike Weingarten BALL CONTROL Striker Rob outside shot from Joey Dziedzic af- whistle blew. 15. Jim Osislo 31. Quaid Kapadia Medford Lightning 3-0. With some Mixed Doubles Ladder ter another nice pass from Cerrick. 16. Simon Lee 32. Neils Jenson Cunningham controls the ball during the Summer Shootout. lighting of their own, Cunningham The defense, led by Sean Young at Rangers 2, Wayne 2 33. Thomas Schaves scored the first goal. The team quickly Action increased during the final YELLOW Westfield Tennis Association Mixed sweeper, with fullbacks Joseph Needing a victory for first place, moved the ball downfield as Daniel Jacobi, Brian Osbahr, Anthony the Rangers built a 2-0 lead on two Doubles reporting period ending on La- SPF U-9 Boys Seize Second LiVolsi scored on an assist by Michael bor Day, September 7, with upsets con- Baliatico and Joe Cepparullo, did fine plays by Ryan Cerrick, one as- DeVizio DeVizio soon followed with tributing to changes at the top of the not allow a single shot on goal dur- sisted by Matt Fleisnner. The other a goal of his own Tim Stuart used his ladder. ing the entire game. came when Cerrick alertly intercepted Place in Roxbury Classic head with a beautiful “header’’ to Below are the final regular season a pass back from the Wayne fullback standings with teams qualifying for the CYAN move the ball downfield to set up Rangers 0, South Orange 0 to his goalie. But then, in heartbreak- The SPF United U-9 boys soccer winning penalty kick with minutes re- Eddie Kahn who nearly made it 4-0 post season tournament indicated by an The Rangers front line of Brian ing fashion, the Rangers scored twice team brought home second place tro- maining to send the United to the cham- with a strong 18 yard attempt that asterisk (*). The number of matches Halpin, Matt Fleissner, Mark against themselves on own-goal de- phies in their first outing at the 5th, pionship. was just blocked by the opposing played to date are indicated next to each Ciecura and Jonathan Difiore ham- flections in front of the net to allow Annual Roxbury Kick-off Classic. This The SPF United fields a strong, di- team in parenthesis. goalie. The top eight teams completing a mini- mered at the gates all game long but Wayne to escape with the victory and newly-formed team advanced to the versified team with lots of speed up During the afternoon, the Strikers championship with a 4-0 record, beat- front. Playing alternatively at half-back mum of eight matches have qualified for failed to score, while South Orange, Sparta with the flight championship. once again faced Medford in the play- the playoffs. Qualifying teams have been as with Glen Rock earlier in the day, Goalies D. J. Garrett and Joey ing Sparta 1-0, the Roxbury Dragons and striker, Kyle Mihansky, Danny DeCataldo, Adam Brous (1 goal) and notified of their opponents and are re- did not get a shot a goal. Midfielders Dziedzic made several good saves 6-0, Somerset Hills 3-1 and the quested to complete their first round Roxbury Bombers 2-1. Tommy Hercel (2 goals) helped con- WTA Women’s Singles Clayton Balch, Henry Coxe, and earlier in the game. The boys left the trol the field. matches by Sunday, September 13. Tour- Ryan Cerrick kept control of the field with their heads high, however, Goalies Jordan Neuhauser and Jack- Tennis Ladder Told nament match scores and questions per- son Udelsman were outstanding both in The SPF United battled the Morris taining to the mixed doubles ladder should midfield. Sean Young was devastat- believing they had played as well or the net and on the field, allowing only United Fireballs for the championship. The final standings of the Westfield ing again at sweeper, squelching better than each of the competitors be directed to Alan Shineman at 654- five goals during the toumey. Neuhauser After allowing an early goal, the United Tennis Association Women’s Singles 2788. any lonely South Orange attacker they faced during the tournament. scored the only goal against Sparta and fought the Fireballs for control of the Ladder concluding this season’s regular The latest WTA tournament draws, added a hat-trick in the victory over the field, neither team dominating or scor- ladder play are listed below. match results, and other WTA informa- Dragons. Udelsman also scored two ing again until well into the second Names with numbers in parentheses tion are available via the internet at the goals when not in the net. half. Both teams challenged the oppos- after them indicate how many matches WTA Website: http://westfieldnj.com/ Sweepers Brendan Kirby and Brian ing goalies but the United could not were played through Labor Day. This wta. Hessemer anchored the tough United find the net. They fell to the Fireballs 0- season 38 players have achieved eight or 1.*Shineman/Shineman (17) defense with able assistance from Bryan 3, hoping to meet them again later in more matches, with many upsets and 2.*Britt/Britt (8) Dougher and James Dinizo. Hessemer the season for a rematch. major changes occurring during this last 3.*Robins/Robins (10) also contributed firepower to the of- The SPF United is coached by Kevin reporting period in which 49 matches 4.*Boyle/Karp (8) fense by scoring three tournament Aspell, Phil Hessemer and Brett were played. Playoffs will begin imme- 5.*Karnish/Aliche (12) goals, the last of which was a game- Neuhauser. diately after Labor Day, and each round 6.*Fechter/Fechter (11) must be completed within five days. All 7. Bender/Bender (7) players involved will be notified by the 8.*Myers/Darmanin (12) PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE ladder coordinator. 9.*Thompson/Klingerhoffer (8) SHERIFF’S SALE SHERIFF’S SALE 1. Cindy Fechter (22) 25. Janet Cornell (18) 10. Bernstein/Bernstein (9) SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, 2. Jean Power (19) 26. Tina Wasilewski (29) 11. DeSantis/DeSantis (5) CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, 3. Karen Dorne (18) 27. Carol Gross (8) 12. Mitchell/Mitchell (2) DOCKET NO. F-9730-94. DOCKET NO. F-6640-96. 4. Joann Purdy (17) 28. MaryAnn Kent (18) 13. Clevenger/Clevenger (1) PRUDENTIAL INSURANCE COMPANY COLUMBIA NATIONAL, INCORPO- 5. Vanessa Barber (39)29. Diane Evans (16) 14. Barber/Barber (1) OF AMERICA, PLAINTIFF vs. HENRY RATED, PLAINTIFF vs. CELONY DAMUS, 6. Sherri Bender (28) 30. Diane Barabas (9) 15. Ridings/Ridings (1) DIXON, JR., KATIE M. DIXON, HIS WIFE, ET AL., DEFENDANT. 7. Anna Murray (38) 31. Paula Long (10) ET ALS., DEFENDANT. CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, 8. Clara Karnish (18) 32. Kathy O’Neill (21) CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, DATED FEBRUARY 25, 1997 FOR SALE WTA Women’s Doubles DATED JULY 29, 1996 FOR SALE OF OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. 9. Helaine Wasserman (12)33. Andrea MacRitchie (7) MORTGAGED PREMISES. By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu- 10. Liz Mitchell (12) 34. Adriene Carson (12) By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu- tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by 11. Charlotte Lee (14) 35. Carole Smillie (11) Tennis Ladder Told tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by public vendue, on the 6th Floor of the Union 12. Terry Macri (16) 36. Maureen Meylor (16) Following are the standings for the public vendue, on the 6th Floor of the Union County Court House (Tower) 2 Broad Street, 13. Diedre Gelinne (24) 37. Ellen Smith (10) Westfield Tennis Association Women’s County Court House (Tower) 2 Broad Street, Elizabeth, New Jersey on WEDNESDAY 14. Leslie Streit (13) 38. Theo Tamborlane (12) Elizabeth, New Jersey on WEDNESDAY THE 23RD DAY OF SEPTEMBER A.D., Doubles ladder through the end of the 15. Dianne Mroz (22) 39. Liz Fischer (18) regular season. A record number of THE 16TH DAY OF SEPTEMBER A.D., 1998 at two o’clock in the afternoon of said 16. Erica Resnikoff (11) 40. Jeannie Arida (5) 1998 at two o’clock in the afternoon of said day. All successful bidders must have 20% matches (151) were played, 20 teams 17. Karen Fried (10) 41. Debbie Thomas (7) day. All successful bidders must have 20% of their bid available in cash or certified qualified for the playoffs, and 16 teams of their bid available in cash or certified check at the conclusion of the sales. 18. Andrea Lowenstein (22) 42. Suzanne Minken (4) had 12 or more matches. Congratulations check at the conclusion of the sales. The judgment amount is $198,082.59. 19. Carla Molowa (17) 43. Clare Minick (3) to our most active teams: Lillian/Kathy, The judgment amount is $16,230.81. MUNICIPALITY: Elizabeth. 20. Pat Page (12) 44. Susan Tatum (10) Lydia/Joan, Karen/Clara and Andrea/ Property to be sold is located in the City of COUNTY: Union, STATE OF NEW JER- 21. Monica Gundrum (21)45. Midori Yokoyama (2) Eileen. Elizabeth, County of Union, State of New SEY. 22. Ginny Luppescu (16)46. Ginny Leiz (10) Jersey. STREET AND STREET NO.: 837-39 As I end my term as ladder coordinator 23. Jan Velasco (9) 47. Charlotte Clevenger (1) I have many people to thank. A special Premises commonly known as 204 South Anna Street. 24. Diane Fleming (11) 48. Jill Sharpe (10) 5th Street, Elizabeth, New Jersey. TAX BLOCK NO. AND LOT NO.: BLOCK thanks to all of the teams who partici- BEING KNOWN as Lot No. 1183, Block NO.: 8 LOT NO.: 170. pated on this years ladder making it the No. 5 on the official Tax Map of the City DIMENSIONS OF LOT: 100.00 feet x WTA Senior Men’s busiest in years. For the 1999 season I am of Elizabeth. 60.00 feet. turning over the ladder coordinator job to Dimensions: (approximately) 10.00 feet x NEAREST CROSS STREET: 451.50 feet Tennis Ladder Told Karen Dome. She will be a terrific coor- 25.00 feet. from Division Street. dinator. Also, thanks to all of the WTA There is due approximately the sum of There is due approximately the sum of Below are the standings of the 1998 $20,399.58 together with lawful interest and $207,789.80 together with lawful interest board members who help make the lad- costs. and costs. Westfield Tennis Association (WTA) ders work. There is a full legal description on file in There is a full legal description on file in Senior Men’s Ladder reflecting the re- 1. Rebecca and Barbara Goldberg (16) the Union County Sheriff’s Office. the Union County Sheriff’s Office. sults of the matches through September 2. Lillian Louie/Kathy Ostrowski (17) The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn 7. 3. Shelly Nichols/Carol Thompson (12) this sale. this sale. Please report results of the play-off to 4. Sherri Bender/Aleta Zoidis (13) RALPH FROEHLICH RALPH FROEHLICH Charles V. Gibilaro at (908) 654-9331 5. Liz Mitchell/Jean Power (14) SHERIFF SHERIFF Extension No. 2. 6. Cindy Fechter/Lee Perry (12) FEDERMAN AND PHELAN, Attorneys WILLIAM M.E. POWERS, JR., Attorney 1. Ironde Aliche 8. James Logan 7. Joan Dreyer/Lydia Masterson (17) Suite 505 Sentry Office Plaza 737 Stokes Road 2. Robert Errazo 9. John Dalton 8. Carol Greco/Pat Vlach (14) 216 Haddon Avenue P.O. Box 1088 3. Elvin Hoel 10. Hugh Coleman 9. Karen Dorne/Clara Karnish (17) Westmont, New Jersey 08108 Medford, New Jersey 08055-9962 4. Irwin Bernstein 11. Dewey Rainville 10. Karen Fried/Tracy Gordon (12) CH-752773 (WL) CH-753058 (WL) 5. Joe Gadzak 12. Charles Carl 11. Diane Barabus/Charlotte Clevenger (16) 4 T - 8/20, 8/27, 4 T - 8/27, 9/3, 6. Mike McGlynn 13. Michael Weingarten 12. Lynne Augis/Pat Page (15) 9/3 & 9/10/98 Fee: $161.16 9/10 & 9/17/98 Fee: $161.16 7. Michael Sanaman 14. Charles Gibilaro 13. Michele Fine/Debbie Gatesy (13) 14. Vanessa Barber/Andrea Lowenstein (8) 15. Andrea MacRitchie/Eileen Mitchell (17) PUBLIC NOTICE 16. Catherine Gioia/Gert Cohen (15) SHERIFF’S SALE 17. Susan Dunn/Marci Fisher (11) SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, 18. Helen Leong/Allyne Zorn (10) CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, 19. Liela Bernstein/Susan Shusman (9) DOCKET NO. F-1042-98. 20. Wendy Hansen/Rikke Thomsen (4) UNION PLANTERS NATIONAL BANK, 21. Adriene Carson/Lynne Pomerantz (6) PLAINTIFF vs. CEDRIC WINSTON 22. Lori Ridings/Carol Smilie (6) BLACKMAN; UNITED STATES OF 23. Robin Bailey/Karen Brown (2) AMERICA; VIRGINIA PRILEAN, DEFEN- 24. Susan Tatum/Debbie Thomas (1) DANT. 25. Anna Murray/Diane Mronz (3) CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, 26. Cindy Gallagher/Peg Sheridan (1) DATED JULY 10, 1998 FOR SALE OF 27. Suzanne Minken/Claire Mick (1) MORTGAGED PREMISES. By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu- PUBLIC NOTICE tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by public vendue, on the 6th Floor of the Union SHERIFF’S SALE County Court House (Tower) 2 Broad Street, SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, Elizabeth, New Jersey on WEDNESDAY CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, THE 30TH DAY OF SEPTEMBER A.D., DOCKET NO. F-3017-98. 1998 at two o’clock in the afternoon of said CHASE MANHATTAN MORTGAGE day. All successful bidders must have 20% CORPORATION, PLAINTIFF vs. MANUEL of their bid available in cash or certified MACHADO AND NEVIA MACHADO H/W check at the conclusion of the sales. ET AL, DEFENDANT. The judgment amount is $55,474.48. CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, All that certain tract or parcel of land and DATED JUNE 3, 1998 FOR SALE OF premises situate, lying and being in the MORTGAGED PREMISES. CITY OF ELIZABETH, County of UNION By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu- and State of New Jersey. tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by Also known as Tax Lot No. W11 in Block public vendue, on the 6th Floor of the Union No. 1164 on the Tax Assessment Map of the County Court House (Tower) 2 Broad Street, CITY OF ELIZABETH. Elizabeth, New Jersey on WEDNESDAY More commonly known as 69-71 PARKER THE 16TH DAY OF SEPTEMBER A.D., ROAD, ELIZABETH, NEW JERSEY 1998 at two o’clock in the afternoon of said 07208. day. All successful bidders must have 20% BEGINNING at a point in the easterly line of their bid available in cash or certified of Parker Road, distant forty (40) feet east- check at the conclusion of the sales. erly from the land of one Groll; thence along The judgment amount is $137,799.24. the easterly line of Parker Road south, 38 The property to be sold is located in the degrees 6 minutes East forty (40) feet to the CITY of ELIZABETH, NEW JERSEY land of Vorhees; thence along that land 07201, County of UNION and State of New North 67 degrees 50 minutes East 141 feet Jersey. to a point; thence North 34 degrees 24 Commonly known as: 926 MADISON minutes East 46.02 feet to a point; thence AVENUE, ELIZABETH, NEW JERSEY North 17 degrees 20 minutes West 24 feet 07201. to a point; thence South 52 degrees 9 min- Tax Lot No. 685 in Block No. 12. utes West 52.38 feet to a point; thence Dimension of Lot: approximately 35.50 South 69 degrees 12 minutes West 142.03 feet wide by 145.00 feet long. feet to the point or place of Beginning. Nearest Cross Street: Fanny Street. Being also known and designated at 69- Situate at a point on the northwesterly 71 Parker Road, Elizabeth, New Jersey. sideline of Madison Avenue distance ap- The above description is drawn in accor- proximately 303.50 feet northeasterly from dance with a survey dated August 5, 1983 its intersection with the northeasterly side- and made by Decker & Coriell, Inc., Land line of Fanny Street. Surveyors, Union, New Jersey. There is due approximately the sum of There is due approximately the sum of $141,444.61 together with lawful interest $57,055.16 together with lawful interest and and costs. costs. There is a full legal description on file in There is a full legal description on file in the Union County Sheriff’s Office. the Union County Sheriff’s Office. The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this sale. this sale. RALPH FROEHLICH RALPH FROEHLICH SHERIFF SHERIFF FEIN, SUCH, KAHN & SHEPARD, PETILLO & STERN, Attorney Attorneys Suite 300 Suite 201 1170 Route 22 East 7 Century Drive Bridgewater, New Jersey 08807-2926 Parsippany, New Jersey 07054 CH-753989 (WL) CH-753970 (WL) 4 T - 9/3, 9/10 4 T - 8/20, 8/27, 9/17 & 9/24/98 Fee: $230.52 9/3 & 9/10/98 Fee: $183.60 A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood Thursday, September 10, 1998 Page 17 Fitness Specialist to Aid Scenes From A Storm; High Flip Chambliss Softball Classic Parkinson Support Group WESTFIELD — The Parkinson Sup- For additional information and direc- Winds Hit Region on Holiday port Group in Westfield will meet at 1:30 tions to the church, please call the church p.m. on Monday, September 14, in the office at (908) 233-0301. Parish House Lounge of The Presbyte- rian Church in Westfield, 140 Mountain Ash Brook Women Avenue. Kathy Geller, a certified personal Tell Golf Results trainer and Fitness Specialist at the West- field “Y,” will be the guest speaker for A spokesman for the Ash Brook the meeting. She will discuss “Keeping Women’s Golf Association of Scotch Fit to Cope with Parkinson’s Disease.” Plains announced the winners of the Ms. Geller hopes to interest the sup- “Two Best Balls of Four” tournament port group in forming a regularly sched- held on September 3. uled exercise class for those afflicted 18-HOLERS with Parkinson’s Disease, according to First place, Ethel Araneo, Nancy Bow- group spokesman William G. Williams. ers, Helen Kim and Cynthia Shim, 140. Frequency of these classes and other Second place, Kim Huff, Jane Jonesk, details will be discussed at the meeting. Margaret Hickey and Meg Williamson, 142. The public is invited to attend this Third place, Mary Hughes, Linda meeting and there is no charge. Moncur, Marge Perretta and Jacqui Woodring, 145. Low putts: Nancy Bowers and Joyce Softball League to Hold Bukowiec, 30. Chip-ins: Joyce Bukowiec, No. 6; Nancy Sunday, September 13 at Tamaques Gathering to Discuss Phares, No. 8, and Audrey Young, No. 4. 9-HOLERS Park in Westfield at 4:00 P.M. ‘All New’ Organization Flight A Coutesy of Jorge Lopez Suero for The Westfield Leader and The Times Low gross, Clara Yoon, 53. SNAPPED!...This station wagon, parked in front of the Scotch Plains Gardens WESTFIELD — The Girls Softball First low net, Vera Shereyko, 40. apartments on Valleyscent Avenue, sustained damage after a tree snapped Second low net, Jeanne Holbach, 41. League of Westfield will discuss its “all Third low net, Clara Yoon, 42. following high winds from Monday’s storm. new” softball organization tomorrow, Flight B Friday, September 11, from 7 to 9 p.m. at Low gross, Nancy Christensen, 63. DEGNAN BOYLE 751 Crescent Parkway in Westfield. First low net, Nancy Christensen, 42. Guests are welcome. Second low net, Ann Powers, 45. The league is also extending apprecia- Third low net, June McCarthy, 46. 2X7 tion to its coaches and volunteers for the Flight C work they have done. Low gross, June Morrison, 68. First low net, June Morrison, 42. Cocktails and hors d’oeuvres will be Second low net, Dolores Veghte, 49. served. Third low net, Claire Knaus, 51. Anyone interested in attending may Low putts: June Morrison, Vera Shereyko call Teri Tracy at (908) 654-6776. and Liz Youngs, 17. Scout Council Reveals Dates For Camp Hoover Weekend The Washington Rock Girl Scout Coun- are included in the cost of admission. cil has announced that the second annual The costs are $15 per person for Satur- Camp Hoover Fair weekend will take day only, including $10 worth of tickets place from Friday, September 18, through for food and/or carnival games; $21 per Sunday, September 20. All are invited to tent or $23 per cabin for overnight, and attend. $25 for a tent or $30 for a cabin for the William A. Burke for The Westfield Leader and The Times Participants will travel to Camp Lou weekend. NOT A THROUGH STREET...This section of Mountain Avenue was just one of Henry Hoover in Middleville, Sussex All facilities will be coed and filled on many roadways closed to traffic due to falling trees and electrical wires. Police County, for a weekend of swimming, a first-come, first-served basis. Tickets and firefighters placed yellow tape on all impassable streets shortly after sailing, carnival games, and a Saturday purchased at the gate on Saturday will Monday’s storm ended. night campfire, among other activities. cost $18 each. All proceeds benefit Camp Fair activities will take place through- Lou Henry Hoover. out the day on Saturday starting at 9 a.m. For further information and directions, There will be face painting, a moon walk please contact Illia Alston, Outdoor Pro- and hands-on crafts. A variety of foods gram Director, Washington Rock Girl including hot dogs, hamburgers, pizza Scout Council, 201 Grove Street, East, and ice cream will also be available, and Westfield 07090, or call (908) 232-3236. Neighborhood Council Announces Performers For October Street Fair WESTFIELD — Janet Turner and Claire Lazarowitz, members of the Westfield Neighborhood Council’s Entertainment Committee, have announced the first group of entertainers who will be featured at the organization’s upcoming Street Fair. Those groups already signed up include the Westfield Fife and Drum Corp, The New Jersey Workshop for the Arts Jazz Band, and gospel singers from local churches. Also performing will be the Deirdre Shea School of Irish Dance, Chun’s Black Belt Academy, and the Summit Folk Dancers. The fair will be held on Saturday, October 10, on Cacciola Place and Central Avenue between 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. The rain date is Sunday, October 11. In addition to entertainment, there will be rides, fairway games and food prepared by community members. All are invited to attend. Courtesy of Spencer Field for The Westfield Leader and The Times A NEAR MISS...A tree lies across the lawn just missing the Fanwood Presbyte- rian Church following Monday’s severe thunderstorm. Most of Scotch Plains, PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE Fanwood and parts of Westfield lost electricity during the short but powerful storm. TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS whereby minimum lot width required ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT is sixty (60) feet; existing and pro- MARY MAC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on posed: fifty (50) feet. SEPTEMBER 24, 1998 at 7:30 p.m. in the TED KACZMAREK and BOGDAN Municipal Building, 430 Park Avenue, Scotch CZAPEK for bulk variances in order 2X10 Plains, New Jersey, the Scotch Plains Zon- to permit the construction of a single- ing Board of Adjustment will hold a Special family dwelling at the property lo- Meeting for the public hearing of the follow- cated at 2406 Hamlette Place ing appeal(s): (Block No. 7201, Lot No. 25) Scotch PAUL J. KRZYTON for a Certificate Plains, contrary to the following sec- of Non-Conformity validating the two- tions of the Zoning Ordinace: family usage of the premises owned by Helen Krzyton and located at 1951 Section 23-3.4a, Para. G, Col. 3 Grand Street (Block No. 1702, Lot whereby minimum lot area required No. 14), Scotch Plains. is 6,000 square feet; existing and proposed: 5,162.17 square feet; and TED KACZMAREK and BOGDAN CZAPEK for bulk variances in order Section 23-3.4a, Para. G, Col. 4 to permit the construction of a single- whereby minimum lot width required family dwelling at the property lo- is sixty (60) feet; existing and pro- cated at 2402 Hamlet Place (Block posed: forty-eight (48) feet. No. 7201, Lot No. 24), Scotch Plains, All interested persons may be present and contrary to the following sections of be heard. the Zoning Ordinance: The file pertaining to this application is in the Office of the Zoning Board of Adjust- Section 23-3.4a, Para. G, Col. 3 ment, 430 Park Avenue, 2nd Floor, Scotch whereby minimum lot area required Plains, and is available for public inspection is 6,000 suare feet; existing and pro- during regular office hours. posed: 5,000 square feet; and Linda M. Lies Courtesy of Jorge Lopez Suero for The Westfield Leader and The Times Section 23-3.4a, Para. G, Col. 4 Secretary to the GOT A BOAT?...East Broad Street, beneath the NJ Transit train overpass, was Zoning Board of Adjustment flooded out quickly after Monday’s storm passed. The storm produced heavy Township of Scotch Plains winds, hail and torrential downpours throughout the local area. PUBLIC NOTICE 1 T – 9/10/98, The Times Fee: $51.51 SHERIFF’S SALE SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, DOCKET NO. F-020480-97. FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE CENTURY 21 ASSOCCIATION, A CORPORATION OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, PLAINTIFF vs. SAM RAPUANO (A/K/A TAYLOR & LOVE MASSIMINO RAPUANO) AND JOANN RAPUANO, HIS WIFE; ET AL, DEFEN- DANT. CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, 3X6 DATED JULY 02, 1998 FOR SALE OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu- tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by public vendue, on the 6th Floor of the Union County Court House (Tower) 2 Broad Street, Elizabeth, New Jersey on WEDNESDAY THE 30TH DAY OF SEPTEMBER A.D., 1998 at two o’clock in the afternoon of said day. All successful bidders must have 20% of their bid available in cash or certified check at the conclusion of the sales. The judgment amount is $171,131.11. The property to be sold is located in the Town of Westfield, County of Union and State of New Jersey. It is commonly known as 517 Edgar Road, Westfield, New Jersey. It is known and designated as Block No. 2909, Lot No. 5. The dimensions are irregular. Nearest cross street: Situate on the south- easterly line of Edgar Road, 212.00 feet from the southwesterly line of Lynwood Place. Prior lien(s): None. There is due approximately the sum of $175,620.53 together with lawful interest and costs. There is a full legal description on file in the Union County Sheriff’s Office. The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this sale. RALPH FROEHLICH SHERIFF STERN, LAVINTHAL, NORGAARD & KAPNICK (LIVINGSTON), Attorney Suite 300 293 Eishenhower Parkway Livingston, New Jersey 07039-1711 CH-753991 (WL) 4 T - 9/3, 9/10 9/17 & 9/24/98 Fee: $187.68 Page 18 Thursday, September 10, 1998 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION

Isoldi Associate Realtors, located at 200 Burgdorff Realtors ERA, 600 North Avenue, Coldwell Banker Schlott, Realtors, 209 Cen- Coldwell Banker Schlott, Realtors, 209 Cen- Coldwell Banker Schlott, Realtors, 209 North Avenue East in Westfield, is pleased West, Westfield, has announced the sale of tral Avenue, Westfield has announced the tral Avenue, Westfield has announced the Central Avenue, Westfield has announced to announce the sale of 217 Prospect Av- 6 Sassafras Court, Scotch Plains. The prop- sale of the above property at 288 Seneca listing and sale of the above property at 1129 the sale of the above property at 2272 enue in Cranford. The listing was handled erty was marketed by Grace M. Rappa. Place, Westfield. The property was handled Maurice Avenue, Clark. The property was Beechwood Place, Scotch Plains. The prop- by Frank D. Isoldi. by Donna Perch. listed by Barbara McCarthy. erty was handled by Vivian Young.

Isoldi Associates Realtors, located at 200 Burgdorff Realtors ERA, 600 North Avenue, Coldwell Banker Schlott, Realtors, 209 Cen- Coldwell Banker Schlott, Realtors, 209 Cen- Coldwell Banker Schlott, Realtors, 209 North Avenue East in Westfield, is pleased West, Westfield, has announced the sale of tral Avenue, Westfield has announced its tral Avenue, Westfield has announced the Central Avenue, Westfield has announced to announce the sale of 321 North Avenue 233 Midwood Place, Westfield. The prop- participation in the sale of the above prop- sale of the above property at 119 Oak Lane, the sale of the above property at 1106 in Cranford. The listing was handled by erty was marketed by Lois Berger. erty at 21 Linda Lane, Edison. The prop- Westfield. The property was handled by Bob Raritan Road, Cranford. The property was Frank D. Isoldi. erty was handled by Kay Gragnano. Devlin. handled by Anne Kelly.

Isoldi Associates Realtors, located at 200 Burgdorff Realtors ERA, 600 North Avenue, Burgdorff Realtors ERA, 600 North Avenue, Coldwell Banker Schlott, Realtors, 209 Cen- Coldwell Banker Schlott, Realtors, 209 North Avenue East in Westfield, is pleased West, Westfield, has announced the sale of West, Westfield, has announced the sale of tral Avenue, Westfield has announced its Central Avenue, Westfield has announced to announce the sale of 622 Springfield 24 Braircliffe Drive, Scotch Plains. The 192-194 Westervelt Avenue, North participation in the sale of the above prop- the sale of the above property at 29 Helen Avenue in Cranford. Negotiations were property was marketed by Bruce Elliott. Plainfield. The property was marketed by erty at 37 Park Avenue, Cranford. The prop- Street, Fanwood. The property was handled handled by Frank D. Isoldi. Gina Suriano Barber. erty was handled by Alicia Ruddy-Zurlo. by Valerie Lynch.

Isoldi Associates Realtors, located at 200 Burgdorff Realtors ERA, 600 North Avenue, Burgdorff Realtors ERA, 600 North Avenue, Coldwell Banker Schlott, Realtors, 209 Cen- Coldwell Banker Schlott, Realtors, 209 North Avenue East in Westfield, is pleased West, Westfield, has announced the sale of West, Westfield, has announced the sale of tral Avenue, Westfield has announced the Central Avenue, Westfield has announced to announce the sale of 33 Woodbrook 1063 Sunny Slope Drive, Mountainside. 709 Oak Avenue, Westfield. The property sale of the above property at 102 Elmora its participation in the sale of the above Circle in Westfield. Negotiations were The property was marketed by Bruce Elliott. was marketed by Rebecca Wampler. Avenue, Cranford. The property was property at 430 Edgar Road, Westfield. The handled by Frank D. Isoldi. handled by Carla Capuano. property was handled by Donna Perch.

Isoldi Associates Realtors, located at 200 Burgdorff Realtors ERA, 600 North Avenue, Burgdorff Realtors ERA, 600 North Avenue, Coldwell Banker Schlott, Realtors, 209 Cen- Coldwell Banker Schlott, Realtors, 209 North Avenue East in Westfield, is pleased West, Westfield, has announced the sale of West, Westfield, has announced the sale of tral Avenue, Westfield has announced its Central Avenue, Westfield has announced to announce the sale of 516 Bradford Av- 430 Edgar Road, Westfield. The property 24 Hall Drive, Clark. The property was participation in the sale of the above prop- the listing and sale of the above property at enue in Westfield. The listing was handled was marketed by Theresa Albright. marketed by Cathy Splinter. erty at 1009 Coolidge Street, Westfield. The 250 Brook Avenue, North Plainfield. The by Frank D. Isoldi. property was handled by Margaret Maguire. property was listed by Rosanne DeLorenzo and negotiations were by Duncan Smythe.

Isoldi Associates Realtors, located at 200 Burgdorff Realtors ERA, 600 North Avenue, BurgdorffRealtors ERA, 600 North Avenue, Coldwell Banker Schlott, Realtors, 209 Cen- Coldwell Banker Schlott, Realtors, 209 North Avenue East in Westfield, is pleased West, Westfield, has announced the sale of West, Westfield, has announced the sale of tral Avenue, Westfield has announced the Central Avenue, Westfield has announced to announce the sale of 718 Norman Place 297 New Providence Road, Mountainside. 7 Little Falls Way, Scotch Plains. The prop- sale of the above property at 1414 Graymill its participation in the sale of the above in Westfield. Negotiations were handled by The property was marketed by Doris Kopil. erty was marketed by Lois Berger. Drive, Scotch Plains. The property was property at 260 Eton Place, Westfield. The Frank D. Isoldi. handled by Hye-Young Choi. property was handled by Anthony Nuzzo.

Isoldi Associates Realtors, located at 200 Burgdorff Realtors ERA, 600 North Avenue, Burgdorff Realtors ERA, 600 North Avenue, Coldwell Banker Schlott, Realtors, 209 Cen- Coldwell Banker Schlott, Realtors, 209 North Avenue East in Westfield, is pleased West, Westfield, has announced the sale of West, Westfield, has announced the sale of tral Avenue, Westfield has announced the Central Avenue, Westfield has announced to announce the sale of 540 Topping Hill 1157 Tice Place, Westfield. The property 800 Wallberg Avenue, Westfield. The prop- listing and sale of the above property at 1154 its participation in the sale of the above Road in Westfield. Negotiations were was marketed by Faith Maricic. erty was marketed by Carol Tener. The sell- Puddingstone Road, Mountainside. The property at 136 Tillotson Road, Fanwood. handled by Frank D. Isoldi. ing agent was Margaret Han. property was listed by Rena Berger and ne- The property was handled by Fran Perla. gotiations of the sale were by Tony Nuzzo.

Burgdorff Realtors ERA, 600 North Av- Burgdorff Realtors ERA, 600 North Avenue, Burgdorff Realtors ERA, 600 North Avenue, Coldwell Banker Schlott, Realtors, 209 Cen- Coldwell Banker Schlott, Realtors, 209 enue, West, Westfield, has announced the West, Westfield, has announced the sale of West, Westfield, has announced the sale of tral Avenue, Westfield has announced its Central Avenue, Westfield has announced sale of 203 Farley Avenue, Fanwood. The 1206 CarltonTerrace, Union. The property 1017 Lamberts Mill Road, Westfield. The participation in the sale of the above prop- the sale of the above property at 5 Balmoral property was marketed by Doris Kopil. was marketed by Kathy Klausner. property was marketed by Carol Tener. erty at 46 Colt Road, Summit. The property Lane, Scotch Plains. The property was was handled by Valerie Lynch. handled by Reva Berger. Paid RECENT REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS Paid Advertisement Advertisement A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood Thursday, September 10, 1998 Page 19 – CLASSIFIED –

HELP WANTED HOUSE CLEANING HELP WANTED CAREER COUNSELING GARAGE/ESTATE SALE APARTMENT FOR RENT VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Polish woman seeking more RECEPTION Career Counseling and Saturday, September 12th WESTFIELD – 2 Bdrms, sun roof, Westfield Rescue Squad seeks homes to clean. Experienced. Résumé Services 9:00 A.M. - 1:00 P.M. walk-up attic for storage, hdwood GREENBERG DAUBER trainees for Emergency Medical Transportation and references Established in 1983 for helping Rain Date 9/13 floors, private entrance, heat in- Technicians. Valid NJ Driver’s Lic. provided. Call after 6:00 P.M. EPSTEIN & TUCKER seeks people of all ages use their Furniture, rugs, clothing, hand- cluded. Walk to town and train. experienced RECEPTIONIST req. Min., 4 hrs./wk. (732) 607-0078 strengths to find career success. bags, pictures, jewelry, child’s $975/month, 2nd floor of a 2 fam- * * * * * to work in team oriented envi- Call (908) 232-0389 car seat, books. 67 Rambling ily home. Don’t delay! Call Carroll Seeks trainees as Dispatchers. ronment. Qualified applicant Drive, Scotch Plains. Mellor Realty (908) 233-4600 Min. 2 hrs./wk. All training pro- COMPANION NEEDED must be detail oriented, orga- MOVING SALE nized and possess excellent vided. Fri & Sat – Sept. 11th & 12th GARAGE SALE CLASSIFIED Call Miki Leitner Elderly woman in Genesis West- verbal communication skills. 9:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M. (908) 233-2501 field nursing home needs caring Computer skills required. Sal- 613 Short Hills Court, Westfield Saturday, September 12th 9:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M. companion/advocate – kind, sup- ary commensurate with back- Household items, furniture, toys, DEADLINE HELP WANTED portive, personable. Call (212) ground and experience. Send ski equipment, kitchen set. No Early Birds 255-8263 and leave message. résumé in confidence to: 200 Watchung Fork, Westfield Gal/Guy Friday 2 p.m., Tuesday Lynn B. Jarvis, Administrator PUBLIC NOTICE (Back driveway to Franklin School) Estate items, furniture, antiques, Full/part time. Manufacturer needs One Gateway Center SHERIFF’S SALE Call 232-4407 person who is computer literate books, collectibles, household HELP WANTED Newark, New Jersey 07102 SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, for data entry of phone, light book- or fax to: CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, items. keeping. Small pleasant office. NEW MORTGAGE BANK DOCKET NO. F-020719-97. NEW MORTGAGE BANK (973) 643-1218 COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS, INC., Call Mazmel, Inc. (908) 654-7686 PLAINTIFF vs. RICARDO MOTTA, ET AL., or fax (908) 654-7898. PUT YOUR EXPERIENCE EMPLOYMENT WANTED DEFENDANT. TO WORK CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, MARK KELLEY HELP WANTED BE AN IMPORTANT Housecleaning DATED MAY 4, 1998 FOR SALE OF MEMBER OF THE TEAM MORTGAGED PREMISES. Part time. 5:15 A.M. to 8:15 A.M., “Your Own Personal Maid — Me!” By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu- 2 days per week at local news- • Loan Solicitors I will clean your home 1 to 2 times/ tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by 2X5 stand. Call (908) 232-8193 • Individual to Handle Loan wk. From baseboards to windows, public vendue, on the 6th Floor of the Union etc. Spec. projects. Holiday clean- County Court House (Tower) 2 Broad Street, Placement With Investors Elizabeth, New Jersey on WEDNESDAY HELP WANTED • Loan Processors Ready ing, also. Day, evening, week- THE 7TH DAY OF OCTOBER A.D., 1998 for Sales ends. Exc. Ref. at two o’clock in the afternoon of said day. All Temple Emanu-El religious school • Loan Processors (908) 241-6757 (7 Days/24 Hrs.) successful bidders must have 20% of their in Westfield is seeking full-time (FNMA exp.) bid available in cash or certified check at the administrative assistant for its conclusion of the sales. Send résumé in confidence (list Seeking Reporters The judgment amount is $131,730.36. large religious school. Excellent MUNICIPALITY: Elizabeth. administrative, computer & hu- salary history) to: To Cover Local Meetings. COUNTY: Union STATE OF NEW JER- man relations skills required. Agents Mortgage Banking Corp. Please Call This Newspaper SEY. STREET AND STREET NO.: 334 Vine Hours: Sun., 8 A.M. - 2 P.M., P.O. Box 2129 At (908) 232-4407 Street Mon., Wed., Thurs., 10 A.M. - 6 Westfield, NJ 07091 TAX BLOCK AND LOT: BLOCK NO.: 13 P.M., Tues., 1 P.M. - 9 P.M. with LOT NO.: 1449. some flexibility possible. Please PUBLIC NOTICE DIMENSIONS OF LOT: 33.33 feet x 174 feet. call Tamara (908) 232-6772. PUBLIC NOTICE SHERIFF’S SALE NEAREST CROSS STREET: 233.33 feet SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, from the intersection of Grove Street. SHERIFF’S SALE CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, There is due approximately the sum of PUBLIC NOTICE SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, DOCKET NO. F-16515-97. $136,611.38 together with lawful interest CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, SHERIFF’S SALE CITICORP MORTGAGE INC., PLAIN- and costs. DOCKET NO. F-15996-97. SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, TIFF vs. JOSE LUIS HEREDIA AND ELSY There is a full legal description on file in MARINE MIDLAND BANK N.A., A NA- CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, HEREDIA, HIS WIFE ET ALS, DEFEN- the Union County Sheriff’s Office. TIONAL BANKING ASSOCIATION, DOCKET NO. F-1193-97. DANT. The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn PLAINTIFF vs. DAVID RUDNICKI AND ROOSEVELT BANK, PLAINTIFF vs. CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, this sale. CYNTHIA F. RUDNICKI, HIS WIFE; ET RONALD S. MANTON AND ELVA L. DATED JULY 2, 1998 FOR SALE OF RALPH FROEHLICH ALS, DEFENDANT. TORRES MANTON, HIS WIFE; ET ALS, MORTGAGED PREMISES. SHERIFF CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, DEFENDANT. By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu- WILLIAM M. E. POWERS, JR., Attorney DATED JUNE 24, 1998 FOR SALE OF CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by 737 Stokes Road MORTGAGED PREMISES. DATED DECEMBER 8, 1997 FOR SALE public vendue, on the 6th Floor of the Union P.O. Box 1088 By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu- OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. County Court House (Tower) 2 Broad Street, Medford, New Jersey 08055-9962 tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu- Elizabeth, New Jersey on WEDNESDAY CH-753850 (WL) public vendue, on the 6th Floor of the Union tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by THE 16TH DAY OF SEPTEMBER A.D., 4 T - 9/10, 9/17 County Court House (Tower) 2 Broad Street, public vendue, on the 6th Floor of the Union 1998 at two o’clock in the afternoon of said 9/24 & 10/1/98 Fee: $165.24 County Court House (Tower) 2 Broad Street, Elizabeth, New Jersey on WEDNESDAY day. All successful bidders must have 20% Elizabeth, New Jersey on WEDNESDAY THE 30TH DAY OF SEPTEMBER A.D., of their bid available in cash or certified THE 23RD DAY OF SEPTEMBER A.D., 1998 at two o’clock in the afternoon of said check at the conclusion of the sales. 1998 at two o’clock in the afternoon of said day. All successful bidders must have 20% The judgment amount is $66,950.63. day. All successful bidders must have 20% of their bid available in cash or certified The property to be sold is located in the of their bid available in cash or certified check at the conclusion of the sales. CITY of ELIZABETH, NEW JERSEY COLDWELL check at the conclusion of the sales. The judgment amount is $164,838.86. 07206, County of UNION and State of New The judgment amount is $123,922.34. The property to be sold is located in the Jersey. The property to be sold is located in the Town of Westfield, County of Union and Commonly known as: 428 FRANKLIN 3X6 CITY OF ELIZABETH, in the County of State of New Jersey. STREET, ELIZABETH, NEW JERSEY UNION, and the State of New Jersey. It is commonly known as 914 West North 07206. Commonly known as: 128-130 LINCOLN Avenue, Westfield, New Jersey. Tax Lot No. 735 in Block No. 5. AVENUE, FORMERLY KNOWN AS 130 It is known and designated as Block No. Dimension of Lot: approximately 25.017 LINCOLN AVENUE, ELIZABETH, NEW 907, Lot No. 20. feet wide by 100.00 feet long. JERSEY 07207. The dimensions are irregular. Nearest Cross Street: Fourth Street. Tax Lot No. 609, in Block No. 13. Nearest cross street: Situate on the north- Situate at a point on the southwesterly Dimensions of Lot (Approximately) 50 feet erly line of North Avenue West, 75.00 feet sideline of Franklin Street distance approxi- wide by 89.48 feet long. from the northwesterly line of Dudley Av- mately 350.24 feet northwesterly from its Nearest Cross Street: Situate on the enue. intersection with the northwesterly sideline SOUTHERLY side of LINCOLN AVENUE, Prior lien(s): None. of Fourth Street. distant 475 feet from the WESTERLY side There is due approximately the sum of There is due approximately the sum of of CHERRY STREET. $169,172.83 together with lawful interest $68,816.28 together with lawful interest and There is due approximately the sum of and costs. costs. $127,767.16 together with lawful interest There is a full legal description on file in There is a full legal description on file in and costs. the Union County Sheriff’s Office. the Union County Sheriff’s Office. There is a full legal description on file in The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn the Union County Sheriff’s Office. this sale. this sale. The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn RALPH FROEHLICH RALPH FROEHLICH this sale. SHERIFF SHERIFF RALPH FROEHLICH STERN, LAVINTHAL, NORGAARD & FEIN, SUCH, KAHN & SHEPARD, SHERIFF KAPNICK (LIVINGSTON), Attorney Attorneys FRANK J. MARTONE, Attorney Suite 300 Suite 201 4 Brighton Road 293 Eisenhower Parkway 7 Century Drive Clifton, New Jersey 07012 Livingston, New Jersey 07039-1711 Parsippany, New Jersey 07054 CH-753566 (WL) CH-753999 (WL) CH-753969 (WL) 4 T - 8/27, 9/3, 4 T - 9/3, 9/10 4 T - 8/20, 8/27, 9/10 & 9/17/98 Fee: $171.36 9/17 & 9/24/98 Fee: $181.56 9/3 & 9/10/98 Fee: $183.60 ISOLDI 3X9

HYE-YOUNG 3X7 Page 20 Thursday, September 10, 1998 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Street Fest ’98 Offers Fun, Governor Whitman Signs Festivities for Area Residents Organ Donor Bill Into Law A variety of events and activities able from the Parks and Recreation The New Jersey Organ and Tissue recovery system. have been planned in Scotch Plains Department at (908) 322-6700 Ex- Sharing Network has applauded For more information, or to regis- Towne Centre for all ages as part of tension No. 222. Governor Christine Todd Whitman’s ter to become an organ and tissue Scotch Plains Day/StreetFest ’98 on A Civic Awards Ceremonies, hon- decision to sign bill S-543 into law. donor, please call the Sharing Net- Saturday, October 3, from 8 a.m. to oring outstanding citizens, will be Sponsored by Senators Martha work at 1-800-SHARE-NJ, or visit 5 p.m. held at 10 a.m. with a performance by Bark and John Matheussen, and As- the organization’s Web site on the The days activities are organized the High School Marching Band fol- semblymen Francis Bodine and Larry Internet at www.sharenj.org. by the Scotch Plains Business & Pro- lowed by the medal ceremony for the Chatzidakis, S-543 provides that a fessional Association (SPBPA), the road race winners and the public family member or other loved one Parks & Recreation Commission, the dedication of the new gazebo on the cannot revoke the decision previ- Junior League to Open Health Department and the Lion’s Village Green. ously made by a now-deceased per- Club. The Health Fair will be held from son who signed an organ or tissue New Jumble Store Ray Pardon, SPBPA President, said 8 a.m. to noon in the Municipal donation card or directive. “Scotch Plains Day/StreetFest ’98 is Building. The law also covers a person’s In Cranford Today intended to be a celebration to bring Rabies shots for dogs and cats will decision to sign up for a statewide The Jumble Store, owned and op- together and recognize the spirit of also be available. Vision, hearing, HAPPY AND HEALTHY This year’s United Fund of Westfield brochure organ and tissue donor registry, such erated by the Junior League of Eliza- the entire community of Scotch dental, flu shots and blood pressure features three local Brownie Girl Scouts representing healthy children. Pic- as The Sharing Network’s new Do- beth-Plainfield, will open at 9:30 Plains.” screening are among the various ser- tured, left to right, are: Jaclyn Kirra, Caroline Fallon and Cristine Kowalski. nor Registry — a data base of donors. a.m. today, Thursday, September 10, The annual USATF Certified 5 vices being provided. The theme for the United Fund’s 1998-1999 fundraiser campaign is “Westfield “The purpose of the law,” said at 110 Walnut Avenue in Cranford. mile road race throughout town will A Senior Citizen bus will be – A Community United By Caring.” Joseph S. Roth, Executive Director There will be an emphasis on begin at 9 a.m. available to transport any senior of The Sharing Network, is to ensure women’s career wear, as well as new Registration is $12 prior to Friday, citizen who needs a ride to the Westfield United Fund Kicks compliance with the wishes of per- and gently-used consignment items September 25, and $15 thereafter. Health Fair. sons who indicate their intention to at the store, according to league Registration on the day of the race The Lion’s Club has once again donate organs or tissues upon death.” spokeswoman Anne-Marie Crowley. begins at 7:30 a.m. offered their Eye Mobile for the event. Off Fundraiser Campaign Roth said the law provides that a Also featured will be children’s, Trophy’s will be awarded and all Please call the Health Department family member or other loved one ladies and men’s clothing, jewelry, participants will receive a T-shirt at (908) 322-6700 for more details WESTFIELD — The United Fund that critical needs are addressed,” cannot revoke the decision previ- accessories, toys and housewares. donated by the SPBPA. about the Health Fair. of Westfield has kicked off its 1998- explained Darielle Walsh, Campaign ously made by a now-deceased per- The store will begin accepting Information on the race is avail- The Lion’s Club will hold their 1999 campaign with a fundraising Chairwoman. son who signed an organ and tissue winter items for consignment on Annual Giant Flea Market through- goal of $615,000 to benefit its 20 “The United Fund works to pull the donation card or donor designation Monday, October 12. New and past 4-H Youth Program out the day in the Municipal Parking member agencies, and a new cam- community together, serving as the on a driver’s license or advance di- consignors are invited to participate. Lot on Park Avenue starting at 8 a.m. paign theme: “Westfield — A Com- link between government, business rective. Receiving hours are 9:30 a.m. to 1 To Hold Pansy Sale More than 125 vendors are expected munity United By Caring.” and human service agencies,” she said. “Before this bill was signed into p.m. on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thurs- “Our new campaign theme em- “United, we can make a tremen- WESTFIELD — The Rutgers Co- to participate. law,” continued Mr. Roth, “a person’s days and Fridays; 7 to 8 p.m. on Please call Norm Bendel at (908) phasizes the partnership that is nec- dous impact on people’s lives, ben- closest relative had to provide final Thursday evenings, and 10 a.m. to operative Extension 4-H Youth De- essary for a community like ours to efiting our children, our families and velopment Program of Union County 322-1663 for information about the consent before a donation could be noon on Saturdays. flea market. reach out to all its citizens, ensuring our community,” she added. made. Ultimately, this new law will Selling hours are 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 will hold its annual Pansy Sale on SPBPA has planned Sidewalk Sales Wednesday and Thursday, Septem- help the 1,500 people in New Jersey p.m. on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thurs- throughout the Towne Centre. days and Fridays; 7 to 9 p.m. on ber 16 and 17, at 300 North Avenue, who are currently waiting for life- There will be musical entertain- Historical Society to Discuss saving transplant,” he concluded. Thursdays, and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on East, in Westfield. ment on the Village Green featuring The Sharing Network is a non- Saturdays. Hours for the sale are 10 a.m. to 2 folk/rock singer Jeff Penque who has profit, federally-certified and state- Proceeds from the Jumble Store p.m. Each plant comes in a four-inch performed at numerous coffee houses West Fields Lot No. 56 approved procurement organization sales benefit Junior League commu- pot. All proceeds from the event help and clubs throughout the state and which is responsible for recovering nity projects. needy youth to attend Union County New York. WESTFIELD — The Westfield Presbyterian Church in Westfield on organs and tissue for New Jersey For further information, please call 4-H Summer Camp. There will also be pony rides, a Historical Society will hold its first Mountain Avenue. residents, and is part of the national (908) 276-0222. For prices and more information petting zoo, a Martial Arts Demon- General Membership Meeting for The meeting, which is free and about this fundraiser, please call the stration by Chun’s Black Belt Acad- fall 1998 next Thursday, September open to the public, will be a farewell 4-H Program Office at (908) 654- emy, a Dance Exhibition by The 17, at 7:45 p.m. in the Community address by Mr. Hall. He and his wife, 9854. Moderne Academie of Fine Arts, Room of the Westfield Municipal Carrell, are relocating to Exeter, New Rutgers Cooperative Extension and a fashion show organized by Building. Hampshire, next month. Mr. Hall provides information and educational Rosies Boutique & Look Twice. The Dr. Homer J. Hall, Westfield Town said he intends to write future ar- services to all people without regard weekly Farmers Market, also orga- Historian, will discuss the early his- ticles about early Westfield. to sex, race, color, national origin, nized by the SPBPA, will be held as tory and unusual controversy during The Municipal Building is located disability or handicap, or age. usual. the Colonial era surrounding West at 425 East Broad Street, adjacent to Fields Lot No. 56, now the site of The Mindowaskin Park. Fanwood Library Presents Schedule for Storytimes FANWOOD — The Fanwood children. Memorial Library has announced its A Storytime especially for 4- and Fall Storytimes and Special Programs 5-Year-Olds will be held on Wednes- for children. Fanwood residents are days at 10:30 a.m., beginning on given priority in those programs September 23 and concluding Octo- where registration is required. ber 28. Pre-registration is required In-person Storytime registration and attendance is limited to 15 chil- begins this Saturday, September 12, dren. at 10:30 a.m. and ends on Friday, Storytime for children in kinder- September 18, at 4:30 p.m. There is garten through grade 3 will be held at no fee or charge for these programs. 3:30 p.m. on Tuesdays. Pre-registra- Each program lasts approximately tion is not required, but a parent or WESTFIELD BELLE Ellen McMahon of Westfield, the daughter of Mr. and one half hour. responsible adult must be on hand in Mrs. Seamus McMahon, is pictured in the Southern belle dress she wore as a A 2-Year-Old Storytime with crafts the library. participant in the recent Junior Belle program at Cypress Gardens in Winter begins on Tuesday, September 22, Family Storytime for children of Haven, Florida. and will continue on consecutive all ages, attending with an adult, will Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m., concluding be held on Mondays, October 5, 19, DOUBLE DOSE OF LOVE People for Animals, a non-profit animal welfare October 27. A parent or responsible Volunteers Sought to Serve organization serving New Jersey, will sponsor a two-day pet adoption event on 26 and November 2, at 6 p.m. No pre- Saturday and Sunday, September 12 and 13, from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. at the adult must attend with the child. Pre- registration is required. PETsMART store, 1022 Route No. 22, East, at West End Avenue in North registration is necessary and atten- This storytime is described as Plainfield. Many cats, kittens and dogs will be available for adoption, including dance is limited to 10 children. “come as you are,” and youngsters in As Lay Health Advisors Tom and Mike, two sweet, four-month-old male kittens. These affectionate and A 3- and 4-Year-Old Storytime pajamas are welcome. playful kittens are wormed and have distemper shots. To adopt a pet, or for more with crafts also begins on Septem- The American Cancer Society, She said the advisors’ experiences, information, please call (908) 688-1073, or visit People for Animals’ Internet ber 22, and will run on consecutive Union County Unit, is seeking vol- language and culture should reflect Web site at www.petfinder.org/shelters/pfa. html. For low cost spay/neuter Tuesdays at 11:15 a.m., concluding Raptor Trust Speaker unteers interested in becoming Lay the community in which they serve. information, please call the People for Animals Clinic at (908) 964-6887. October 27. Parents are welcome to To Address Members Health Advisors (LHA) to promote For more information about LHA attend with their child or to stay on nutrition education and colorectal training or other American Cancer hand nearby in the Children’s De- Of Local Garden Club health. Society programs, please call Ms. Is Your Family Sending The Same Old partment. WESTFIELD — The Garden Club The advisors will be trained on Ricigliano at (908) 354-7373. A parent or responsible adult must of Westfield will hold its regular Saturday, October 24, from 10 a.m. Holiday Cards Again This Year ? be present in the building. Children meeting on Tuesday, September 15, to 4 p.m. on nutrition guidelines, Program is Planned younger than 3 may not attend this at 1 p.m. in the Meeting Room of The community resources, effective ways On Prostate Cancer program. Pre-registration is neces- Presbyterian Church in Westfield, to communicate this information, and sary and attendance is limited to 15 140 Mountain Avenue. other skills. The American Cancer Society, Ellen Goldberg from The Raptor The training will be held at the Union County Unit, will present a Parker Greenhouse Trust in Millington will present a Cancer Institute of New Jersey, 195 program entitled “What Every Man program entitled “The Raptor Trust Albany Street, New Brunswick, in Needs To Know About Prostate Can- cer” on Thursday, September 17, from Slates Mum Festival Story.” the Multi-Purpose Room. Transpor- tation is available if necessary. 7 to 9 p.m. at The Westwood, 438 SCOTCH PLAINS — Parker Ms. Goldberg, a certified profes- North Avenue in Garwood. sional teacher and naturalist, has The LHA program is based on a Greenhouse Farm and Garden need in the community in which the The guest speakers will include Dr. Center, located at 1325 Terrill been associated with The Raptor Trust Eli Finkelstein, a radiation oncolo- since 1992. She gives presentations advisor resides, according to Pro- Road in Scotch Plains, will hold gram Director Pamela Ricigliano. gist, and Dr. Alan Krieger, a urolo- its 1998 Mum Festival on Satur- on the privately-funded center for gist. They will discuss early detection day and Sunday, September 26 the rehabilitation of wild birds, as methods and treatment options for and 27. well as the biology and morphology Toastmasters to Host prostate cancer. Thousands of homegrown of birds. Anyone interested in attending this mums will be available, accord- Ruth Paul will serve as the Hostess Two Contests Tonight program must register by Monday, Sep- ing to event coordinator Robin Chairwoman for the meeting, as- tember 14. Seating is limited and will Lynn Jimenez. Activities will sisted by George Bidgood, Theo be offered on a first-come, first-served include costumed characters, a Dean, Rita Mahoney, Nita McHugh WESTFIELD — Toastmasters of basis. Light refreshments will be served. hay ride, pony rides, a petting and Mary Pearsall. Westfield will hold two special club For further information, please call zoo, face painting, pumpkin Library flower arrangers for the contests tonight, Thursday, Septem- (908) 354-7373. painting, an inflatable balloon month of September are Mary Pope, ber 10. typhoon, contests and prizes. Joan Hogan, Irene Illaria and Elsie The contests will include an im- Seastream. promptu speech competition, called Chamber of Commerce Table Topics, and a humorous speech contest. To Host Business Expo Bill Hetfield of Plainfield will be WESTFIELD — The Westfield in charge of the program, which the Area Chamber of Commerce, which public is invited to attend. celebrates its 50th anniversary this During the next two months, the year, will co-sponsor a Business-to- club will be preparing for its special Business Expo with other area cham- Make Your Greeting Stand Out From “Public Speaking Boot Camp,” a bers. community outreach event, which The event will take place on Thurs- The Rest With Personal Holiday Cards will be held at the Hanson House, 38 day, October 8, from 2 to 7 p.m. at Springfield Avenue in Cranford, on L’Affaire, Route No. 22, East, in Saturday, November 14, from 10 a.m. Mountainside. to 2 p.m. Other chambers sponsoring the Save 10% Off Cards and For further information, please call expo include Clark, Kenilworth, Jack Pfanne of Cranford at (908) Roselle Park, Route No. 22, Spring- 276-7935. field, Summit, New Providence, Ber- Receive Free Envelope Imprint Toastmasters meets in the First keley Heights, and Union County. Savings Bank on South Avenue in The public is invited, and there is Offer Valid Until 9/30/98 Fanwood, across from the train sta- no admission fee for attendees. Hors tion, on the first, second and fourth d’oeuvres will be served from 5 to 7 Thursdays of every month from 8 to p.m., and a cash bar will be avail- 10 p.m. The entrance to the down- able. Lancaster, Ltd. stairs community meeting room is Exhibit booths are available to area through the ATM lobby. businesses for a fee, and the reserva- NEW SCHOOL YEAR BEGINS...James McDonald, a new fifth-grade teacher at Franklin Elementary School in Westfield, welcomes his class on the first day The purpose of the club is to pro- tions deadline is Tuesday, September of school. With their new books and teacher, pictured left to right, are: Joseph vide a supportive and positive envi- 15. 76 ELM STREET • WESTFIELD Perez, Courtney Pogue, Thomas Ricciuti and Elizabeth Riddle. More than 5,000 ronment for men and women seek- For further information, please call (908) 232-2232 students entered the nine Westfield public schools on September 2 to mark the ing to learn the arts of speaking, the Westfield Area Chamber of Com- beginning of the new school year. listening and thinking. merce at (908) 233-3021.