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USPS 680020 Published Every Thursday OUR 111th YEAR – ISSUE NO. 49-111 Periodical – Postage Paid at Westfield, N.J. Thursday, August 16, 2001 Since 1890 (908) 232-4407 FIFTY CENTS TWO WORKERS FIRED FOR LEAVING POOL FACILITY Lifeguards, Town Settle Dispute After Job Action

By ADAM BERNSTEIN lifeguards on duty also left the Specially Written for The Westfield Leader “They turned their backs on premises, and were subsequently This past Thursday, as tempera- fired. tures all over the state soared past the our community.” “They turned their backs on our century mark, lifeguards staged a job community,” said Acting Town Ad- Acting Town Administrator ministrator Jim Gildea, a former action that shut down the Westfield Jim Gildea Memorial Pool. Westfield lifeguard. The conflict, at the heart of which The remaining 13 guards stayed were concerns about salary, working members the right to swim on one of on pool grounds to discuss their con- conditions and job security, was pre- the hottest days of the past 25 years. cerns with the management. At 3:30 cipitated by an influx of children “I believe that every time they (the p.m., there was a closed-door meet- from the Recreation Department’s lifeguards) have a worry or concern, ing during which many of their is- summer playground program. The it is legitimate,” he said, but that “it sues were addressed. Approximately action lasted for three hours in the is absolutely wrong to deny pool one hour following that meeting, the sweltering afternoon sun, and at 6 access.” lifeguards returned to work. p.m., with the situation adequately On Thursday, children from the The laundry list of guard concerns resolved, the pool reopened to serve Recreation Department’s summer ranged from the amount of drinking its 9,200 members. Over 100 persons playground arrived at the pool with water available, to salary, to a broken were at the pool when it closed at 3 their counselors in order to cool down. air conditioner in their cool down CAL RIPKIN THIRD PLACE FINISHERS...The Westfield 10-year-old Blue baseball team p.m. This additional strain, coupled with room. Some complained about the placed third in the Cal Ripkin Babe Ruth World Series held in Vincennes, Ind. on August 3- Keith S. Hertell, President of the the heat and what the guards per- nature of their lunch breaks and, 10. Pictured, left to right, are: front row; team princesses and batboy – supplied by Vincennes Westfield Recreation Commission, ceived as disrespectful behavior by with many of the guards leaving early Baseball Association; second row, Michael Forgash, David Pusar, Danny Sullivan, Michael viewed the temporary work stop- the counselors —lounging about and to return to college, others have felt Kent, Michael Carpetto and Dylan Clark; third row, Matthew Reiss, Brendan Burgdorf, overworked. Matthew Munizzi, Spencer Cassidy, Michael Lessner and Todd Saunders; back row, Coach page as a “misunderstanding.” He leaving all the supervision to the Charlie Burgdorf, Manager Geffrey Kent and Coach Bob Saunders. said the guards never approached the lifeguards — began the work stop- Another issue that irked the life- pool manager with their concerns page. guards was a decision by the Recre- prior to Thursday, and that their ac- When the pool shut down, all of ation Department to foot the bill for tions were irresponsible — denying the members left. Two of the 15 a CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resusci- tation) program the playground Freeholders Board Approves counselors took part in, while leav- ing them to pay for their own train- ing. And, as next year the Memo- CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 $50 Mil. Barge to Rail Facility By STEPHEN CHIGER project, a barge-to-rail garbage trans- said Freeholder and Westfield resi- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader fer station to be located on Linden’s dent Mary P. Ruotolo, referring to a In an 8-0 vote, the Union County waterfront. At the height of the meet- state investigation into the Linden Board of Chosen Freeholders gave ing, which lasted about five and a property. the go-ahead to a proposed $50 mil- half hours, crowds outside the al- The landlord group for the facility lion trash transfer station early Tues- includes Linden Mayor John T. day morning, the next step in a plan Gregorio’s son-in-law, Dominick that has been fraught with debate, Pucillo, a law partner of State Sena- protest and controversy. The board’s “I call on this board not to tor Raymond J. Lesniak (D-20th, decision amended the county’s Solid vote on the party line for special Union), and Agnes Villani, whose Waste Management Plan to permit interest or for profit.” such a facility to operate in the Ingrid Mckinley for The Westfield Leader county. J. Ricky Badillo, EVERYONE OUT OF THE It was in the earliest hours of the Roselle Park resident, POOL...Westfield Memorial Pool us- GOP Freeholder Candidate “We support this application ers stand around the facility after it morning that the board, presiding because it’s good for Linden, it’s was temporary closed last Thursday before a tired and thinning crowd, good for central New Jersey and gave unanimous support to the following a job action by lifeguards. ready packed meeting room were in fact it’s good for the region.” reportedly as large as 100 people. If the project is put into action, John T. Gregorio, Browning Ferris Industries (BFI) Mayor of Linden Westfielders to Pay $5,075 In Local School Taxes; will build the transfer station at Tremley Point in Linden. BFI has requested permission to process husband was reportedly barred for Tuition and Utility Costs Among Hikes This Year 10,000 tons of New York City’s house- life from New York’s waste-hauling hold waste per day, over three times business for price fixing. By PAUL J. PEYTON and one high school. not generate a lot of savings between the assessed value is equal to 50 more than any garbage transfer facil- This group would receive about Specially Written for The Westfield Leader “Right now, all the elementary the salaries of the new hires and the percent of the market value. ity in the state. $1.2 million per month in rent from Editor’s Note: This is the third and grades have over 400 students in retired veteran teachers they replaced One of the biggest hits in the school The majority of the 30-plus people the facility, four times the amount final part of a three-part series on each level,” Mr. Berman explained. due to the need to hire a few more budget this year included all forms who spoke attacked the plan from a that Linden would make in hosting 2001 Westfield residential property The high school, which the district is teachers to fill new grade sections at of insurance, which totaled $5.8 mil- variety of angles, citing environmen- fees. tax bills. putting an addition on, has 1,300 two elementary schools, as well as lion, up 10 percent from the previous tal concerns, potential public safety Republican Freeholder Candidate * * * * * students, but will eclipse 1,700 stu- new teacher aids. year. hazards and an investigation by State J. Ricky Badillo, a Roselle Park Coun- Sixty-four percent of this year’s dents over the next few years. Mr. Berman noted that enrollment Mr. Berman noted that the district Attorney General John J. Farmer into cilman, said that in light of the state’s average Westfield residential prop- “As student enrollment increases is growing at an average increase of saved “several hundreds of thousands Linden’s deal to house the station. investigation, which recently uncov- erty tax bill of $7,886. That amounts you have to hire more staff,” he said. 100 students per year. dollars” by switching from Cigna to But the freeholders said that many ered that the Linden City Council to $5,075 on a house assessed at The district has been averaging 50 to Of the average tax bill increase in Horizon Blue Cross-Blue Shield. of these concerns were simply out- had not been made aware of compa- $175,000. 75 retiring staff members each of the town of $450, $300 is for school “Cigna was looking initially at side their control. rable and more lucrative deals, the This past spring, Westfield voters last three years. The district also did taxes. In Westfield, Mr. Berman said, “This freeholder board has no ju- board should not vote favorably. overwhelmingly supported, through CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 risdiction over who owns the land,” “I call on this board not to vote on two ballot questions, a total school the party line for special interest or tax levy of $52,566,163 out of a for profit,” he said. Mr. Badillo’s budget of $59.8 million. Included in Demand for Daycare Centers Continues to Grow comments were echoed by a number that amount is debt service of of those present, many of whom asked $1,074,00 for a debt payment of the that the vote be put on hold. 1998 bond referendum of $11.7 mil- As Does Population of Area Children Under Age 5 Prior to Mr. Badillo’s remarks, lion. Mayor Gregorio praised the deal. “We support this application be- “For the first time in many years By DEBORAH MADISON crease of more than 1 percent for this children under the age of 5 for those dren who cross-enroll in these towns. we actually received some state aid Specially Written for The Westfield Leader cause it’s good for Linden, it’s good age group over 1990 figures. Many six neighboring towns by 2000. In Westfield, there are only a few for central New Jersey and in fact it’s for debt service of around $143,000 Any parent in search of daycare or of the surrounding towns also show It is estimated that approximately facilities that can accommodate 200 (on the 1998 bond referendum),” said preschool for their infant or toddler good for the region,” he said, adding similar increases in the under five 80 percent of families are either two- children or more, including Wesley that “there are no secrets” about the Robert A. Berman, Business Admin- for the upcoming fall season has segment of the population. parent working families or single- Hall Nursery School based out of the plan. istrator and Board of Education Sec- probably already discovered that by Additionally, an increase in the parent families, creating a need to First United Methodist Church, St. retary. “And we will receive state aid this time, most of the available spots A handful of supporters who spoke number of two-parent working fami- accommodate more than 5,000 chil- CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 during the evening made similar com- on that for each year of the bond have been filled. lies and single parent households has ments, noting that the project will issue for 20 years.” By the middle of August, the ma- also been a contributing factor in the For the $21,495,000 bond referen- jority of daycare facilities in bring jobs and tax money to Linden. increased need for more day care Protesters, however, argued that dum passed December 2000, the dis- Westfield and the surrounding towns solutions. the benefits of a facility were not trict will issue bonds of $14,923,000, have a waiting list that is more than The Westfield Y’s childcare pro- with the difference to be made up in a dozen names long, while some worth the environmental damage it gram, one of the largest in town, might cause. the form of a state grant in the amount centers have waiting lists that exceed accommodates over 200 children, Metuchen Mayor Edmund O’Brien of $6.3 million, payable to the dis- 100 names. ages 12 months to 6-years-old. The trict over the next two to three years. This supply and demand shortfall presented a report conducted by his program’s Director, Susan Beelitz, own specialist, Engineer Roger In terms of the local tax rate, the of daycare availability has existed estimated that 90 percent of those Willhelm, adding that the barge-to- school portion rose 18 cents per $100 for the past several years and will enrolled were Westfield residents, of the assessed valuation to $2.90. most likely, continue to increase, rail facility would “almost be guar- with the remaining 10 percent com- anteed to be dumping 6,240,000 The county portion is up 6 cents from due to several factors. Population ing mostly from the immediate sur- pounds per year” into local waters. 83 to 89, while the municipal rate increases, working patterns and laws rounding towns of Scotch Plains, rose from 70 to 71 cents. affecting these businesses have con- George Cascino, a consulting en- Fanwood, Garwood, Mountainside gineer hired by BFI, testified that by Mr. Berman explained that the big- tributed to the increasing demand for and Cranford. the company’s estimates, the facility gest chunk of the school tax levy is more daycare options. According to several local daycare salaries of wages of all employees, According to the latest census fig- would improve air quality by sub- center directors, those enrollment stantial amounts, reducing carbon which add up to roughly $39.7 mil- ures, the number of children under percentages of Westfield residents monoxide emissions from 948 to 58 lion or 67 percent of the budget. the age of 5 in Union County in- versus out of town enrollments also The district has a professional staff creased from 32,097 in 1990 to over tons per year. apply to their centers, with a few Though they expressed interest in of 410 and a student enrollment for 36,500 by 2000. Currently, out of a centers in Westfield ranging from 50 environmental issues, the freehold- the 2001-2002 school year of 5,400. total population of 29,644 in percent Westfield residents to 95 The district has six elementary Westfield, 2,369 children or 8 per- ers said that these concerns will be percent resident enrollees. addressed by other governing bod- schools, two intermediate schools cent are under the age of 5, an in- In 1990, there were approximately ies. 6,000 children under the age of 5 in Ingrid McKinley for The Westfield Leader Freeholder Linda d. Stender, a INDEX Westfield, Scotch Plains, Fanwood, BEATING THE HEAT…A record breaking heat wave settled over the area last A&E...... Page 19 Editorial ...... Page 4 Religious ...... Page 7 Fanwood resident, noted the exten- Cranford, Mountainside and week, shattering records with temperatures in triple digits. To beat the heat, sive permitting process the group Business ...... Page 17 Education...... Page 9 Social ...... Page 6 Garwood, combined. That number Jack McKinley, 4, of Westfield plays in the sprinkler while his parents are Classifieds...... Page 16 Obituary ...... Page 8 Sports ...... Page 11 increased to approximately 6,850 hoping to water the lawn and not him. CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK Page 10 Thursday, August 16, 2001 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Demand for Daycare School Taxes CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Centers Continues to Grow almost a 30 percent increase,” he said. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Utilities (natural gas and elec- Paul’s Episcopal Church and the Y. preschool facilities are responsible tricity) account for 3 percent of the There are more than a dozen or for children under the age of 2 1/2. spending plan or an $1.8 million so relatively large daycare and pre- The reason why there are inad- expenditure. school facilities that can accom- equate accommodations for this age “(There has been) a major in- modate between 50 to 125 children group is two-fold. crease in natural gas over the last each and there are a handful of Many facilities do not accept chil- two years,” Mr. Berman said. facilities that serve between 20 and dren who are not yet potty trained Another big cost is out-of-dis- 50 children. The other surrounding and the building codes and fire trict tuition for students requiring towns have relatively fewer and regulations to accommodate chil- special education, accounting for mostly smaller facilities than dren under the age of 2 ½ are much well over $4 million in the current Westfield. more stringent and expensive to budget, representing 7 percent of Several of these facilities pro- implement. For these reasons, many the spending plan. vide year round services, while working parents of infants and tod- Mr. Berman noted that private some only operate from September dlers have to come up with alterna- facilities are typically increasing to June. Several also provide full- tive, creative solutions to find suit- tuition by between 10 to 12 percent day kindergarten, so that some of able daycare while they work. a year. Some 70 students are in out- these slots are occupied by chil- St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, of-district facilities currently. dren over the age of 5. which enrolls 230 children, has a Tuition costs, he said, far exceed Doing the math, it is apparent 2-year-old program. However, As- the mandated 3 percent cap on to- that the existing daycare facilities sistant Director Carol Genova re- tal spending (with exception of debt in Westfield and in these neighbor- ported that their available spots for service) by the state. ing towns are inadequate to handle this age group fill up by March for Through a “spending growth Stephen Chiger for The Westfield Leader the thousands of children whose September enrollment. limitation adjustment” or SGLAs A PACKED HALL...Crowds at the Union County Board of Freeholders’ Monday meeting in Linden exceeded the 126 parents work. “I see a tremendous need for 2- seats provided at the hall. Having come for a scheduled public hearing and vote on the proposed BFI trash transfer station, in the form of a second ballot ques- Only a few of the daycare and year-olds not being met,” said Ms. about 60-100 people reportedly waited outside the packed chambers. At the meeting’s close, the Freeholder Board voted tion, the district was able to garner Genova. unanimously in favor of the proposal. another $200,000 in state aide to There is really no way of telling offset tuition expenses. how many children are in alterna- David Treut Graduates A district can also make adjust- tive daycare situations, such as pri- Freeholders Board Approves ments through a second question vate babysitters and other small, for student growth and enrollment, home-based facilities. It is esti- New York University an area Westfield received addi- $50 Mil. Barge to Rail Facility mated that there are dozens of small, WESTFIELD — David Treut of For the past two summers, David has tional aid in 2000-2001; transpor- home-based operations in existence CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Westfield recently graduated from New participated in the Jazz program at the tation and capital projects, the lat- in every town, according to surveys will have to undergo at the state forced to revisit their decision after York University (NYU). He majored in Banff Center for the Arts in Banff, ter in which Westfield did not of working parents. Department of Environmental Pro- the New Jersey DEP remanded their Music Performance and Jazz Studies. Canada under the direction of Kenny qualify this year. tection (DEP), where it will need action on June 28, citing a number David has been pursuing a career in Werner. He has also attended and per- And, it is impossible to gauge The district has also seen rising somewhere in the vicinity of 40 per- of environmental concerns and Jazz percussion and has played at many formed at the Lake Placid Jazz Camp in just how many parents would switch cost for occupational, speech and mits to begin operation. questions. clubs in and around Manhattan includ- Lake Placid, N.Y. In earlier years he from alternative solutions to physical therapy under the special Reports submitted to the board at At the hearing, BFI Transporta- ing the Knitting Factory, the Internet spent a summer at the Interlochen Arts daycare centers or preschools if education umbrella. its meeting will be forwarded to the tion Manager David Iverson provided Café and Cornelius Street Café. Camp in Interlochen, Mich. and several given the opportunity. It is appar- DEP for review. a walkthrough of BFI’s July 23 re- He began playing at several jazz times at the Cape May Jazz Festival. “Those costs have almost ent, however, from the increase in Others present addressed concerns sponse to the DEP’s concerns. clubs in New York prior to entering Last month, David performed at the doubled over the last two to three population, the length of waiting of emergency response times that “Only through this remand am I NYU where the head of the jazz de- Smithville Jazz Festival. For a time he years,” Mr. Berman stated. This lists and the increase in working will be impeded by passing trains, more convinced that it’s (the pro- partment heard him play at the “Late was part of the Tony Malaby Trio. He year therapy costs are to the tune of parents and single parents that more posal) a good plan for Union County,” Night” at the Blue Note. Learning that has studied under Tony Moreno, Bob $400,000, up significantly from just options are necessary. said Freeholder Chairman Alexander he had applied to NYU, he offered Parsons, Tony Malaby and Barry a few years ago when these appro- Mirabella. David a Music Talent scholarship. Lazarowitz. Several new facilities are sched- priations ran between $100,000 and uled to open this fall in Westfield, $200,000. which can accommodate a few hun- One area that tends to get dred more children, but that in- “squeezed” in the budget process crease is not adequate to handle the Blackout Leaves Thousands is maintenance costs, Mr. Berman entire demand. Most daycare facil- stated. He said, although the dis- ity directors report that there are trict has worked with the town on a limited spaces becoming available number of maintenance areas, the for children over the age of 2 and a With No Power In Heat Wave schools and town are really totally half as some people switch at the different operations. last minute and others move out of By SETH AUGENSTEIN station as the source of the prob- can keep a place open,” he said. “We are a people oriented bud- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader the area. lem. However, an interesting scenario get and they’re more of an infra- SCOTCH PLAINS -- A blackout Mary Henderson, Director of All but roughly 1,000 of the cus- was thus created, and undoubtedly structure type of thing,” he said. in Scotch Plains and surrounding Wesley Hall Nursery School, ad- tomers who lost power had been added to the ambiance of the night. “We really don’t cross over very Stephen Chiger for The Westfield Leader towns left homes and businesses vised parents to look into fall en- reconnected by 9 p.m. Those other “We had a wedding rehearsal din- well in terms of how much we can Beatrice Bernzott, President of without power on August 9 and 10. rollment as early as January to se- 1,000 customers dealt with the ner scheduled that night. So, we share.” Jerseyans United to Stop New The outage included areas of Eliza- had to do it by candlelight,” Mr. cure a space. York City Trash sweltering 100-degree heat, and beth, Fanwood, Carteret, Watchung were connected at 5:20 a.m. the Brenner stated. which could lead to wait times of a and Plainfield, leaving thousands next day. Other individuals deprived of few minutes. without air conditioning during the One of those customers was power and much-needed air condi- Council Delays Hearing One of the routes which may be biggest heat wave of the summer. Snuffy’s Famous Steak House in tioning also improvised as best they used, for example, crosses Rahway Kathleen Ellis of Public Service Scotch Plains. According to em- could have in the situation. Motor- Avenue in Westfield. Based on a Electric and Gas (PSE&G) said that ployee Tom Brenner, the outage ists on outlet roads yielded to Route On Ordinance to Repeal typical train size of 5,900 feet, BFI 5,862 customers in Scotch Plains hurt business. 22 traffic after the signals went out. estimated that the train, when travel- and Watchung went powerless at “A restaurant has to have elec- Candles were lit, although not many ling at 50 miles per hour, would close 4:20 p.m. on Thursday. She cited a the Rahway Avenue crossing for a tricity. Without air conditioning in burned for long – entertainment all Law for Accessory Units little over two minutes. faulty cable at the Front Street sub heat like this, there is no way you but vanished for many. One family However, that time could double if in Scotch Plains even dug up a tent the train moves through the area at and camped in the backyard, be- By FRED ROSSI she said. 25 miles per hour, the speed that the Klein Awarded for Deeds cause it was cooler outside the Specially Written for The Westfield Leader Eventually, new poles will also Marcus Group, which conducts pub- house than it was inside. SCOTCH PLAINS -- The Scotch be placed on Park Avenue between lic relations for this project, told The In some cases, citizens who did Plains Township Council has de- Mountain Avenue and the Scotch Westfield Leader is more likely. In Field of Special Education not have the heat affecting their layed a public hearing on an ordi- Plains Post Office; on Westfield Freeholders called some of the livelihood actually enjoyed the loss nance that would repeal an existing Avenue between Forest Road and concerns presented “scare tactics,” local law which permits accessory WESTFIELD – Karen H. Klein, onstrate their commitment to their of power. Watchung resident Linda Park Avenue; on East Second Street again noting that regulation of the dwellings in residential zones for a special educator from Westfield, profession and their students by Laird was one of the optimists who between Park Avenue and Myrtle trains as they pass through the state domestic or household or farm em- was recently awarded the Profes- meeting professional standards made the most of the situation. Avenue, and on Front Street be- was not under their jurisdiction. ployees. In a conversation with Freeholder sionally Recognized Special Edu- that result in effective practice in “We lost all our power. We lit tween Park Avenue and Senger Deputy Mayor Frank S. Rossi, Stender after the vote, Bernice cator (PRSE) certificate by The the field,” he said. candles, sat around the kitchen Place. presiding at Tuesday night’s regu- Bernzott of Linden, President of Council of Exceptional Children CEC’s PRSE program will play table, and went to bed early. That’s In addition, new benches and lar council meeting, said the public Jerseyans United to Stop New York (CEC). a major role in ensuring that stu- about it. Still, it was kind of fun,” trash receptacles have been placed hearing on the ordinance would City Trash and one of the most vocal The PRSE designation is dents with exceptionalities re- she said. throughout the downtown business instead be held at the governing activists regarding this issue, said awarded to special educators who ceive quality instruction. Through Whether citizens suffered, pros- district. In a related matter, the she was disappointed with the deci- body’s Tuesday, September 11 have demonstrated that they meet the program, principals and oth- pered or simply adapted to the loss council passed a resolution permit- sion. She argued that there were no meeting, because of a state law professional standards for prac- ers in hiring positions can iden- of power, there was nothing they ting the Scotch Plains Business and plans to ship the garbage through requirement that a municipality tice in the field. PRSE recipients tify those individuals who have could do but wait for it to come Professional Association to hold New Jersey by truck, as much of the formally notify all neighboring must have earned professional de- met professionally recognized back on. sidewalk sales in the central busi- public relations material for BFI sug- towns whenever it is considering a gests. grees or endorsements in special standards, thus ensuring that they ness district on Thursday, Friday change in its land use laws. Ms. Bernzott, along with many education, have at lease three have the knowledge and skills to and Saturday, August 16, 17 and Eight towns — Westfield, others who spoke, was frustrated by years of experience in their area provide effective instruction to 18. Fanwood, Plainfield, Watchung, the five-minute time limit given to of expertise, and follow CEC’s the pupils in their charge. At the start of the council’s meet- Lifeguards Edison, Clark, Berkeley Heights speakers. Many pointed to the nearly code of ethics and standards of In addition, the PRSE program ing, three individuals were sworn two-hour presentation and question CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 and Mountainside — should have in as new members of the Scotch practice. promotes quality special educa- rial Pool will undergo expansion, session allowed by the Freeholder been informed of the change being Plains Police Department. Joseph “CEC is proud to award the tion practice by standardizing the some were worried about job se- Board to BFI. considered by township officials. Cossolini, Albert Sellinger and For a number of the citizens and PRSE designation to deserving knowledge and skills required in curity. Township Attorney Douglas W. James Richie are presently com- elected officials who spoke, the special educators,” stated Rich- a professional special educator. In terms of staffing, Mr. Gildea Hansen called the failure to timely pleting their training at the Union affair was deja-vu all over again, ard W. Mainzer, CEC’s Assistant explained that swim lessons, given inform Scotch Plains’ neighbors un- County Police Academy. mirroring the board’s initial ap- Executive Director of Profes- by the guards, will end this week, fortunate. In addition, parents of young chil- proval of the project on November sional Standards and Practice. thus alleviating an added strain 30, 2000. The freeholders were But, in response to a resident’s dren will now be able to provide “These special educators dem- and allowing the lifeguards to start Follow The Leader: complaint about the delay in con- their offspring with a different an- work at noon. “The bottom line is sidering the ordinance, he said a swer to the often-asked question, Subscribe Today-- that the pool will not close again,” council vote on the change without “When is kids’ day?” he stressed. www.goleader.com proper notification could have Deputy Mayor Rossi read a proc- * * * * * prompted a legal challenge with lamation signed by Mayor Martin Douglas M. Fasciale Paul J. Peyton contributed to the potential to nullify the change L. Marks, who was traveling on this article. and delay matters further. Tuesday and unable to attend the Certified Civil Trial Attorney In other business, Councilwoman council’s meeting, that designated Geri M. 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One family in Scotch Specially Written for The Times business. Plains even dug up a tent and A blackout in Scotch Plains and “A restaurant has to have electric- camped in their backyard, because surrounding towns left homes and ity. Without air conditioning in heat it was cooler outside the house than businesses without power on August like this, there is no way you can it was inside. 9 and 10. The outage included areas keep a place open,” he said. How- In some cases, citizens who did of Elizabeth, Fanwood, Carteret, ever, an interesting scenario devel- not have the heat affecting their Watchung and Plainfield, leaving oped, and undoubtedly added to the livelihood actually enjoyed the thousands without air conditioning ambiance of the night. loss of power. Watchung resident during the biggest heat wave of the “We had a wedding rehearsal din- Linda Laird was one of the opti- summer. ner scheduled that night. So, we had mists who made the most of the Kathleen Ellis of Public Service to do it by candlelight,” Mr. Brenner situation. Electric and Gas (PSE&G) said that stated. “We lost all our power. We lit 5,862 customers in Scotch Plains Other individuals deprived of candles, sat around the kitchen and Watchung went powerless at power and much-needed air condi- table, and went to bed early. That’s 4:20 p.m. on Thursday. She cited a tioning also improvised in the situ- about it. Still, it was kind of fun,” faulty cable at the Front Street sub ation. Motorists on outlet roads she said. station as the source of the prob- yielded to Route 22 traffic after the Whether citizens suffered or sim- lem. signals went out. Candles were lit, ply adapted to the loss of power, All but roughly 1,000 of the cus- although not many burned for long there was nothing they could do but tomers who lost power had been – entertainment all but vanished wait for it to come back on. reconnected by 9 p.m. Those other 1,000 customers dealt with the swel- tering 100-degree heat, and were Fred Lecomte for The Times BRAVING THE HEAT…A record breaking heat wave settled over the area last week, but that couldn’t stop Scotch Plains connected at 5:20 a.m. the next day. Public Works employees who raked out blacktop on a township street. “It gets you after a while,” said the department’s One of those customers was assistant supervisor, Dave Kalstava. He reported that they have paved 10 roads so far this year, but beat the heat by Snuffy’s Famous Steak House in drinking lots of water. Scotch Plains. According to em- Borough Council Addresses Ongoing Concerns Over Designation of Block for Redevelopment By SUZETTE F. STALKER been impacted by soil and ground- the right of eminent domain. planner Richard Preiss. Specially Written for The Times water contamination. They have also voiced concerns He said the plan, which would Addressing a broad scope of top- Borough officials have maintained that the block’s new status could supersede the borough’s zoning or- ics at its regular meeting last Thurs- that designating the block as an area open the door to development op- dinance concerning the block, is ex- day, the Fanwood Borough Council in need of rede- tions the borough pected to present “very specific” discussed anew its recent designa- velopment will may not want guidelines related to permitted uses, tion of a block of downtown land as give them greater there, such as high- density and even design criteria. an area in need of redevelopment, in control in shap- “We need a new culture in this density housing. “They can’t just come in and build addition to adopting two ordinances ing the future of redevelopment business, whereby Describing how whatever they want to,” Mr. Coronato and debuting a third. the site, via she was recently said. In June, the governing body unani- implementation any new development program approached with According to Mayor Louis C. Jung, mously approved designation of 6.5 of a redevelop- should be integrated with what’s such concerns by Mr. Preiss, who conducted studies of acres of commercial property as be- ment plan that there now.” an area resident, the block in 2000 and again earlier ing in need of redevelopment, per clearly reflects Councilwoman this year, has said the redevelopment criteria outlined under New Jersey’s Harry McNally, their goals for the Fanwood resident Katherine Mitchell plan would call for developers to Local Redevelopment and Housing community. asked if she and her work with existing property owners. Law. However, colleagues had in- Mr. Coronato revealed that Mr. Bordered by South, Martine and business owners and residents have deed “left ourselves open” to un- Preiss is slated to give a presentation LaGrande Avenues and Second expressed fears within the past sev- wanted types of development. of the draft plan in September. He Street, the block includes 24 sepa- eral months that some establishments Borough Attorney Wilfred P. added that members of the public rate tax lots. Four of these comprise could be uprooted through an antici- Coronato responded that any devel- would then have an opportunity to the long-vacant Dean Oil site, at the pated provision in the redevelop- oper will have to adhere to the review it and offer input. The plan southwestern corner of South Av- ment plan that would enable the bor- borough’s redevelopment plan, cur- would have to be implemented enue and Second Street, which has ough to acquire a property through rently being crafted by professional through passage of an ordinance. Later in the meeting, Second Street resident Harry McNally reiterated some of the concerns of his neigh- Council Delays Hearing on Ordinance bors, citing the need to safeguard the livelihood of members of the local business community. To Repeal Law for Accessory Units “They’ve stayed with us and they really have great fears,” he remarked. Ingrid McKinley for The Times By FRED ROSSI day, September 11 meeting, because inform Scotch Plains’ neighbors un- “We need a new culture in this rede- Specially Written for The Times DON’T KILL THE BEARS...Robert Case and his daughter, Rachel, 15, of of a state law requirement that a fortunate. velopment business, whereby any Phillipsburg joined a crowd of protestors in front of Acting Governor Donald The Scotch Plains Township Coun- municipality formally notify all But, in response to a resident’s new development program should be T. DiFrancesco’s office in Scotch Plains. The group was protesting the Division cil has delayed a public hearing on neighboring towns whenever it is complaint about the delay in consid- integrated with what’s there now.” of Fish and Wildlife’s euthanization of bear cubs. Please see story on Page 2. an ordinance that would repeal an considering a change in its land use ering the ordinance, he said a council Mr. McNally also stated that offi- existing local law which permits ac- laws. vote on the change without proper cials need to “set the proper stage,” cessory dwellings in residential zones Eight towns — Westfield, notification could have prompted a so that developers will have a clear for domestic or household or farm Fanwood, Plainfield, Watchung, legal challenge with the potential to understanding of the borough’s ob- Delay In Processing Bills employees. Edison, Clark, Berkeley Heights and nullify the change and delay matters jectives. He also urged that redevel- Deputy Mayor Frank S. Rossi, pre- Mountainside — should have been further. opment initiatives be conducted in siding at Tuesday night’s regular informed of the change being con- In other business, Councilwoman phases. council meeting, said the public hear- sidered by township officials. Geri M. Samuel said the new down- Under other business, the council Extends Tax Deadline ing on the ordinance would instead Township Attorney Douglas W. town lighting is finally being put into adopted on second reading two ordi- be held at the governing body’s Tues- Hansen called the failure to timely nances that were introduced July 12. By FRED ROSSI over 7 percent from last year’s aver- An ordinance amending the Borough Specially Written for The Times age $6,201 tax levy. Code regarding dogs changed the Taxpayers in Scotch Plains will This year’s level equals $5.70 per minimum age required to walk a dog have some extra time to pay the first $100 of assessed value. Of the $6,669 Freeholders Board Approves from 12 to 10 years and the length of installment of their property tax bill average property tax bill, about 64 a leash from no more than six feet to due this month, according to Town- percent, or $4,268, will go towards a maximum of eight feet. ship Manager Thomas E. Atkins, educational purposes. Slightly less The second ordinance adopted last because Union County officials were than 18 percent, or $1,187, will be $50 Mil. Barge to Rail Facility week amended the Borough Code unable to print the tax bills on time. earmarked for Union County. A concerning land use in the Speaking to the Township Council nearly equal amount will pay for By STEPHEN CHIGER Point in Linden. BFI has requested side their control. municipality’s Central Commercial at its conference meeting earlier this Scotch Plains government services. Specially Written for The Times permission to process 10,000 tons of “This freeholder board has no ju- and Central Commercial 2 zones. week, he said the usual payment dead- In addition, an average of $23.40 In an 8-0 vote, the Union County New York City’s household waste risdiction over who owns the land,” The ordinance states that “the line of August 10 was being extended, will be collected by the township Board of Chosen Freeholders gave per day, over three times more than said Freeholder and Westfield resi- maximum area of the lot that may be meaning taxpayers will have addi- government to finance the local Open the go-ahead to a proposed $50 dent Mary P. Ruotolo, referring to a covered by principal and accessory tional time to pay without any late Space Trust Fund, while another $44 million trash transfer station early state investigation into the Linden building shall not exceed 60 percent payment interest being incurred. will be collected to fund the county’s Tuesday morning, the next step in a property. of the total lot area” and “the mini- Mr. Atkins also said the county open space fund, which was approved plan that has been fraught with de- “I call on this board not to The landlord group for the facility mum area of the lot that shall be failed to have tax bills printed for by voters last year. bate, protest and controversy. The vote on the party line for special includes Linden Mayor John T. provided as landscaped open space about one dozen properties in Scotch Mr. Atkins told the council he was board’s decision amended the interest or for profit.” shall be 20 percent of the total lot Plains, in the area off of Hetfield pleased that an increasing number of county’s Solid Waste Management area.” Avenue, making it necessary for taxpayers understand that their tax Plan to permit such a facility to J. Ricky Badillo, township tax officials to print the Roselle Park resident, Unveiled on first reading was an bill is divided into three separate operate in the county. GOP Freeholder Candidate “We support this application ordinance regulating the use of skate- bills themselves. portions — for the Scotch Plains- It was in the earliest hours of because it’s good for Linden, it’s boards, rollerskates, scooters and in- He said local officials are working Fanwood Board of Education, the morning that the board, presiding good for central New Jersey and line skates in the borough and estab- with the county on several related Union County government and the before a tired and thinning crowd, any garbage transfer facility in in fact it’s good for the region.” lishing rules and regulations relevant issues, including tax bill printing and local government —and that the lo- gave unanimous support to the the state. to the new LaGrande Skate Park in record keeping, in an effort to ensure cal government does not set the tax project, a barge-to-rail garbage trans- The majority of the 30-plus John T. Gregorio, Fanwood’s LaGrande Park. a smoother process in the future. rates for all three entities. Mayor of Linden fer station to be located on Linden’s people who spoke attacked the The council also passed a resolu- The average Scotch Plains resi- “Many seem to grasp now that the waterfront. At the height of the meet- plan from a variety of angles, tion awarding a contract to consult- dent will pay $6,669 in total property township is just the collector of all ing, which lasted about five and a taxes over the coming year on an citing environmental concerns, po- Gregorio’s son-in-law, Dominick ant Nancy Zerbe for work related to the money, and then we disburse it to half hours, crowds outside the al- tential public safety hazards and an Pucillo, a law partner of State Sena- average assessed home of $117,000; the other units of government,” he ready packed meeting room were investigation by State Attorney Gen- tor Raymond J. Lesniak (D-20th, CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 this represents an increase of just said. But he pointed out that some reportedly as large as 100 people. eral John J. Farmer into Linden’s Union), and Agnes Villani, whose INDEX taxpayers still do not understand how If the project is put into action, deal to house the station. husband was reportedly barred for A&E...... Page 19 Editorial ...... Page 4 Religious ...... Page 7 this works and encouraged the coun- Browning Ferris Industries (BFI) will But the freeholders said that many life from New York’s waste-hauling Business ...... Page 17 Education...... Page 9 Social ...... Page 6 cil to continue “the educational pro- build the transfer station at Tremley of these concerns were simply out- CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 Classifieds...... Page 16 Obituary ...... Page 8 Sports ...... Page 11 cess in this area.” CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK Page 10 Thursday, August 16, 2001 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION TWO WORKERS FIRED FOR LEAVING POOL FACILITY Freeholders Board Approves Lifeguards, Town Settle $50 Mil. Barge to Rail Facility CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 business for price fixing. tons per year. the train moves through the area at Dispute After Job Action This group would receive about Though they expressed interest in 25 miles per hour, the speed that the $1.2 million per month in rent from environmental issues, the freeholders Marcus Group, which conducts pub- By ADAM BERNSTEIN returned to work. the facility, four times the amount said that these concerns will be ad- lic relations for this project, told The Specially Written for The Times “They turned their backs on The laundry list of guard concerns that Linden would make in hosting Times of Scotch Plains and Fanwood WESTFIELD -- This past Thurs- ranged from the amount of drinking fees. is more likely. day, as temperatures all over the state our community,” water available, to salary, to a broken Republican Freeholder Candidate Freeholders called some of the soared past the century mark, life- Acting Town Administrator air conditioner in their cool down room. J. Ricky Badillo, a Roselle Park Coun- concerns presented “scare tactics,” guards staged a job action that shut of Westfield Some complained about the nature of cilman, said that in light of the state’s again noting that regulation of the down the Westfield Memorial Pool. Jim Gildea their lunch breaks and, with many of investigation, which recently uncov- trains as they pass through the state The conflict, at the heart of which the guards leaving early to return to ered that the Linden City Council was not under their jurisdiction. were concerns about salary, working had not been made aware of compa- On Thursday, children from the Rec- college, others have felt overworked. In a conversation with Freeholder conditions and job security, was pre- Another issue that irked the life- rable and more lucrative deals, the Stender after the vote, Bernice cipitated by an influx of children from reation Department’s summer play- board should not vote favorably. ground arrived at the pool with their guards was a decision by the Recre- Bernzott of Linden, President of the Recreation Department’s summer “I call on this board not to vote on counselors in order to cool down. This ation Department to foot the bill for a Jerseyans United to Stop New York playground program. The action lasted CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) the party line for special interest or City Trash and one of the most vocal for three hours in the sweltering after- additional strain, coupled with the heat for profit,” he said. Mr. Badillo’s and what the guards perceived as dis- program the playground counselors activists regarding this issue, said took part in, while leaving them to pay comments were echoed by a number she was disappointed with the deci- for their own training. And, as next of those present, many of whom asked sion. She argued that there were no that the vote be put on hold. plans to ship the garbage through year the Memorial Pool will undergo Stephen Chiger for The Times expansion, some were worried about Prior to Mr. Badillo’s remarks, Beatrice Bernzott, President of New Jersey by truck, as much of the Mayor Gregorio praised the deal. Jerseyans United to Stop New public relations material for BFI sug- “We support this application be- York City Trash gests. cause it’s good for Linden, it’s good Ms. Bernzott, along with many for central New Jersey and in fact dressed by other governing bodies. others who spoke, was frustrated by it’s good for the region,” he said, Freeholder Linda d. Stender, a the five-minute time limit given to adding that “there are no secrets” Fanwood resident, noted the exten- speakers. Many pointed to the nearly about the plan. sive permitting process the group two-hour presentation and question A handful of supporters who spoke will have to undergo at the state session allowed by the Freeholder during the evening made similar com- Department of Environmental Pro- Board to BFI. ments, noting that the project will tection (DEP), where it will need For a number of the citizens and bring jobs and tax money to Linden. somewhere in the vicinity of 40 per- elected officials who spoke, the Protesters, however, argued that mits to begin operation. affair was deja-vu all over again, the benefits of a facility were not Reports submitted to the board at mirroring the board’s initial ap- Ingrid Mckinley for The Times worth the environmental damage it its meeting will be forwarded to the proval of the project on November EVERYONE OUT OF THE might cause. DEP for review. 30, 2000. The freeholders were POOL...Westfield Memorial Pool us- ers stand around the facility after it Metuchen Mayor Edmund Others present addressed concerns forced to revisit their decision after was temporary closed last Thursday O’Brien presented a report con- of emergency response times that the New Jersey DEP remanded their following a job action by lifeguards. ducted by his own specialist, Engi- will be impeded by passing trains, action on June 28, citing a number neer Roger Willhelm adding that which could lead to wait times of a of environmental concerns and noon sun, and at 6 p.m., with the respectful behavior by the counselors job security. the barge-to-rail facility would “al- few minutes. questions. situation adequately resolved, the pool —lounging about and leaving all the In terms of staffing, Mr. Gildea ex- most be guaranteed to be dumping One of the routes which may be At the hearing, BFI Transporta- reopened to serve its 9,200 members. supervision to the lifeguards — began plained that swim lessons, given by the 6,240,000 pounds per year” into used, for example, crosses Rahway tion Manager David Iverson pro- Over 100 persons were at the pool the work stoppage. guards, will end this week, thus allevi- local waters. Avenue in Westfield. Based on a vided a walkthrough of BFI’s July when it closed at 3 p.m. When the pool shut down, all of the ating an added strain and allowing the George Cascino, a consulting en- typical train size of 5,900 feet, BFI 23 response to the DEP’s concerns. Keith S. Hertell, President of the members left. Two of the 15 lifeguards lifeguards to start work at noon. “The gineer hired by BFI, testified that by estimated that the train, when travel- “Only through this remand am I Westfield Recreation Commission, on duty also left the premises, and bottom line is that the pool will not the company’s estimates, the facility ling at 50 miles per hour, would close more convinced that it’s (the pro- viewed the temporary work stoppage were subsequently fired. close again,” he stressed. would improve air quality by sub- the Rahway Avenue crossing for a posal) a good plan for Union County,” as a “misunderstanding.” He said the “They turned their backs on our stantial amounts, reducing carbon little over two minutes. said Freeholder Chairman Alexander guards never approached the pool man- community,” said Acting Town Ad- * * * * * monoxide emissions from 948 to 58 However, that time could double if Mirabella. ager with their concerns prior to Thurs- ministrator Jim Gildea, a former Paul J. Peyton contributed to this day, and that their actions were irre- Westfield lifeguard. article. sponsible — denying members the The remaining 13 guards stayed on right to swim on one of the hottest days pool grounds to discuss their concerns of the past 25 years. with the management. At 3:30 p.m., Fanwood “I believe that every time they (the there was a closed-door meeting dur- lifeguards) have a worry or concern, it ing which many of their issues were Council is legitimate,” he said, but that “it is addressed. Approximately one hour absolutely wrong to deny pool access.” following that meeting, the lifeguards CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 the borough’s efforts to have a sec- tion of Fanwood designated as a historic district. SCOTCH PLAINS Ms. Zerbe is expected to speak at POLICE BLOTTER an upcoming workshop, sponsored by the Fanwood Historic Preserva- TUESDAY, AUGUST 7 tion Commission, that will be open MONDAY, JULY 30 • •A reported theft of a bicycle from the An Autumn Drive resident re- to the public. property of a Sleepy Hollow resident. ported an unauthorized purchase of She will also prepare historic TUESDAY, JULY 31 electronics was made on a credit documentation to nominate local • card for $450. landmarks and present these to the A Park Avenue resident reported • finding pry marks on the driver side Someone had cut a 4-foot hole in governing body. door of her 1995 Dodge. The car was a section of fence located on the At the outset of the meeting, not entered. border of Southwyck Village and the officials confirmed the appointment railroad property, sometime over- •A Route 22 West gas station re- of Christine Graham as Third Al- ported that a man driving a 1994 night. •The right side of a 2000 Hyundai ternate on the Fanwood Planning Dodge filled his gas tank and sped Board and as Planning Board Liai- off without paying. parked at a Route 22 amusement •The theft of a bicycle from the park was scratched with an object son to the Fanwood Environmental sometime during the evening. Commission. property of a Hetfield Avenue resi- • dent was reported. A blue Rand A Tussell Lane resident reported They also noted the appointment mountain bike was found in its place. that approximately $1,200 of unau- of Michael B. Blacker as Alternate thorized charges was made to his FRIDAY, AUGUST 3 Municipal Prosecutor. Mr. Blacker Stephen Chiger for The Times •Two juveniles were taken into Macy’s credit card between July 17 currently serves as Municipal Pros- A PACKED HALL...Crowds at the Union County Board of Freeholders’ Monday meeting in Linden exceeded the 126 custody for shoplifting after the and July 18. ecutor in Scotch Plains. seats provided at the hall. Having come for a scheduled public hearing and vote on the proposed BFI trash transfer station, FRIDAY, AUGUST 10 about 60-100 people reportedly waited outside the packed chambers. At the meeting’s close, the Freeholder Board voted owner of a stationary store reported • A proclamation was issued hon- to police that one juvenile had taken A Hetfield Avenue resident re- unanimously in favor of the proposal. ported that someone had thrown eggs oring CONTACT We Care, Inc., a soft drink from the store without which will hold its Sixth Annual paying. at the owner’s vehicle and house. • 5K Race, along with a Kids Sprint SATURDAY, AUGUST 4 A Martine Avenue resident re- Sheriff’s Officers Award SP Council •A reported theft of a bicycle from ported that someone had placed deep for ages 2 through 12, this Satur- scratches into the owner’s vehicle, the property of a Winchester Drive day, August 18, at LaGrande Park CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 resident. A blue 10-speed Schwinn between 2 and 9:30 a.m. in Fanwood. College Scholarships place. The first of approximately 87 SATURDAY, AUGUST 11 For further information, please new green-colored poles are now in bicycle was found in its place. •A Sycamore Avenue resident re- place on Bartle Avenue, she said. SUNDAY, AUGUST 5 ported that someone had slashed two call (908) 490-1480 during the day ELIZABETH – Sheriff’s Officers liam Sharkey and Officer Jeffrey •A report that a man driving a and (732) 381-0318 in the evening. of Union County, Policemen’s Be- Kleinhans.” Eventually, new poles will also be tires on the owner’s vehicle while it placed on Park Avenue between 1991 Honda CRX attempted to pur- was parked in the driveway. The in- Registration will take place from nevolent Association (PBA) Local Samantha is a graduate of Union chase two cartons of cigarettes and 4 to 5:30 p.m. that day, with the 5K No. 108 announced the presenta- Catholic High School in Scotch Mountain Avenue and the Scotch cident occurred between 3 and 10:30 Plains Post Office; on Westfield Av- gas on a credit card. The station said race to kick off at 5:45 p.m. and the tion of two $300 scholarships to Plains. She will attend The College a.m. enue between Forest Road and Park $1.50 worth of gas was pumped into •Darrin E. Block, 33, and Kevin D. local students preparing to enter of New Jersey. She plans to pursue Kids Sprint at 6:30 p.m. The fes- Avenue; on East Second Street be- the vehicle before the employee re- Morrison, 39, both of Scotch Plains, college. a career in law and justice. alized that no personal items could tivities will wrap up with an awards The awards represent a portion of Kenneth is a graduate of Linden tween Park Avenue and Myrtle Av- were arrested after numerous reports ceremony at 7 p.m. Registration enue, and on Front Street between be purchased. The man got into his of fireworks being set off on Lake the proceeds from the Fourth An- High School. He will attend Kean may also be done by mail or online Park Avenue and Senger Place. vehicle and drove away. Avenue. Officers responding to the nual Charitable Golf Classic, spon- University in the fall and hopes to MONDAY, AUGUST 6 at www.ACTIVE.com. sored by PBA Local 108 in May at major in education and minor in In addition, new benches and trash • area observed the two men setting receptacles have been placed A Myrtle Avenue resident re- off the fireworks in the backyard of Another proclamation denoted the Pine Barrens Golf Course in criminal justice. throughout the downtown business ported finding three tires slashed on 1869 Lake Avenue. The two were the Union County Alliance’s Pub- Jackson. “The competition for scholarships his 1998 Pontiac that was parked on lic Safety Day, to be celebrated on “This year’s scholarships were was very close this year for all our district. In a related matter, the coun- then placed under arrest and charged cil passed a resolution permitting the the street. with possession of fireworks. Saturday, September 22, from 11 awarded to Samantha Large of Hill- applicants,” said Detective DiOrio. a.m. to 5 p.m. at Warinanco Park in side and Kenneth Kunz of Linden,” “We regret that we were not able to Scotch Plains Business and Profes- provide everyone with some sort of sional Association to hold sidewalk Roselle. stated Detective John DiOrio, Presi- dent of PBA Local 108. “The awards financial assistance. We appreciate sales in the central business district would not be possible without the all of the sponsors who participated on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, Get With The Times, fabulous work of our golf chairman, in the golf classic and we wish all of August 16, 17 and 18. Subscribe Today: Officer Darryl Warner, and the oth- the student applicants the best of At the start of the council’s meet- Douglas M. 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CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK Page 2 Thursday, August 16, 2001 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Demonstrators Implore Governor To Protect Cubs From Euthanization

By DEBORAH MADISON when it is scared and cornered,” said ing fatalities each year in New Jersey, Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Lynda Smith, Director of the Bear Group, while there have never been any human SCOTCH PLAINS — Barbara Haley an education group based in West fatalities due to bear attacks in New from Green Township, a member of the Milford. “They will also enter a home Jersey. Bear Group, Ann Ingraham from Fredon when they smell food. We do not feel “It is our job to manage the wildlife Township, Rose Rosenbaum from the these bears deserve to die for doing what populations in the State. Hunting is a Coalition for Animals based in comes naturally to them,” Ms. Smith scientifically calculated way to insure Somerville and Janet Piszar, a member said. that certain populations stay balanced of the New Jersey Animal Rights Alli- The Bear Group did not support the and do not get out of control,” he said. ance of Englishtown converged on the demonstration because they did not agree F&W requires hunters to go through an office steps of Acting Governor Donald with the tactic of targeting Acting Gov- intensive training program, including a Difrancesco’s State Senate office in ernor Difrancesco, said Ms. Smith. written exam and a field test before Scotch Plains on August 12 for a com- “We agree with their goals, but not issuing a hunting license, said Mr. Ivany. mon cause. their tactics,” she said. “They should be “They are nothing more than a state They had come together to implore targeting Fish and Wildlife; the Gover- sanctioned hunting club,” said Ms. the Acting Governor to protect the black nor has been very supportive of our Ingraham. “They put guns into the hands bears of New Jersey. efforts.” of 10 year olds, which we do not feel is Acting Governor Difrancesco was not Ms. Haley pointed out that they were a responsible thing to do.” in his office at the time. His District not “targeting” the Governor, but rather Mr. Ivany said, “We have a responsi- office was unable to respond by press imploring him to protect the cubs and bility to protect the public. time. A spokesperson from the hold Fish and Wildlife responsible for “It’s a choice between the bear’s right Governor’s office told The Times that their actions. to live or the person’s right to safety in the Acting Governor was aware that the Another concern voiced by the dem- many cases,” he said. demonstration was taking place and onstrators included finding bullets and The only thing that both Fish and aware of their concerns and goals. arrows from hunters that have hit their Wildlife and the animal right’s groups Ingrid McKinley for The Westfield Leader and The Times Approximately 15 people attended the homes and the proliferation of beer agree on is that home owners in bear GOVERNOR, SAVE THE BEAR...Protesters to the Fish and Wildlife’s euthanization of bear cubs demonstrated in front demonstration in front of the Governor’s bottles, indicating that there are un-so- country need to keep a tight lid on their of Acting Governor Donald T. DiFrancesco’s legislative office in Scotch Plains on Sunday. office to request that he protect the black ber hunters using guns on their proper- garbage cans and not to feed the bears. bear cubs that are being left orphaned ties, Ms. Ingraham said. due to the euthanization of their mothers “We feel much more threatened by Editor’s Note by the New Jersey Division Fish and the inebriated hunters in our backyards, Due to a last minute cancellation, Wildlife’s new get tough policy on deal- than by the bears,” Ms. Ingraham said. the Law Enforcement Series will be Mountainside Council Considers ing with aggressive or bothersome black There are more hunting accidents each postponed this week. We apologize bears. year in New Jersey than bear attacks, for any inconvenience this may cause. According to Ms. Haley, since Fish Ms. Smith said. There are several hunt- and Wildlife’s proposed bear hunting Sidewalk Cafés on Mountain Ave. season was banned by former Governor Christine Todd Whitman last year at the Pet Adoption Event Slated By LAUREN PASS sidewalks are on Mountain Avenue, walk measurements. Department of request of thousands of animal rights Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times it was approximated that the side- Public Works personnel will mea- activists, Fish and Wildlife’s has been MOUNTAINSIDE — The walk in front of J&M is eight- to 10- sure the sidewalks on both sides of “fabricating” bear damage and aggres- For Saturday in Garwood feet wide. Mountain Avenue this week. sion reports, in order to justify reinstat- Mountainside Borough Council is ing bear hunting. GARWOOD — People for Ani- Foster homes are needed for many considering the possibility of allow- According to Mayor Viglianti, he In other business, the Borough Al Ivany, spokesman for Fish and cats and dogs. People for Animals is Council received an unsigned letter mals, a non-profit animal welfare ing borough restaurants to operate was originally approached by the Wildlife told The Times that the Divi- organization serving New Jersey, will seeking temporary homes for at least owner of J&M Market. from a resident that neighbors were sidewalk cafés. sion has no proposal on the table at this sponsor a pet adoption event on Sat- a two-week period of time for cats Mayor Robert F. Viglianti was ap- “He had requests (for sidewalk filling in a low-lying property. time to reinstate the bear hunt. and dogs. Food and veterinary care Mountainside residents are currently According to Mr. Ivany, there are urday, August 18, from 2 to 6 p.m. proached by the owners of J&M tables) from his customers. Mer- Cats and kit- chants say they are hurting; mer- allowed to fill in low areas of their approximately 1,400 black bears in New Market and Daimatsu restaurant, both tens will be chants say this will help them,” Mayor property up to a certain height with- Jersey now, which is significant enough on Mountain Avenue, to consider available for Viglianti told the council. out a permit from the borough’s Plan- to justify reinstating bear hunting as a allowing them to have sidewalk matter of animal population control. adoption at the Councilman Werner C. Schon ex- ning Board. tables. Furthermore, some of the bears have PETVALU The council looked at ordinances pressed his concern over pedestrian Officials say there is an ordinance demonstrated aggressive behavior, which that gives the Planning Board, the store located at from other towns, including safety once the tables are in place. must be dealt with as a matter of public 300 South Av- Officials discussed the need to Board of Health and the council the Westfield, Garwood, Springfield, safety. enue in Roselle Park and Chatham, in order move all newspaper stands and gar- authority to oversee new construc- Fish and Wildlife euthanized 14 black tion of retaining walls of a certain bears in New Jersey for aggressive be- Garwood, in the to get an idea of how much pedes- bage receptacles from in front of the Kings Shopping areas where cafés would be. height in regards to the change in havior this year. trian space they allow. Most of the Mall. Any ordinance would only allow water runoff. “There is no scientific evidence that towns have mandated a six-foot pe- Among the those eateries which had been granted Councilman Schon and Council- there is an overpopulation problem or destrian space, and one had a four- that the bears pose a threat to people,” many cats for permission to do so to put out tables. man Paul Mirabelli stated their con- foot requirement. said Ms. Haley. adoption will be Although it was not known at the The council tabled the discussion cern as to where the soil was coming “The black bears are not aggressive or from, and the need for it to be tested “Marmalade,” a time of the meeting how wide the pending the determination of side- violent,” Ms. Ingraham added. one-year-old for contamination. According to the demonstrators, these male orange “What’s occurring is, people are killings have left at least a dozen cubs now building on lots that you couldn’t orphaned in the North Jersey area, the tabby. 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Other special services may apply to this account CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood Thursday, August 16, 2001 Page 3 Westfield Ferguson Speaks of His Education News Highlights Recreation Events Summer Park Program Initiatives After Town Hall Meeting The Summer Park Program ended on August 10. Kids beat the heat By FRED ROSSI classroom on a full-time basis, the ship with the rest of the New Jersey Naturalist to Lead Response Program with various scheduled games in- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Congressman instituted a program — Congressional delegation, Congress- cluding sack races, water games, a SCOTCH PLAINS — Congress- “Substitute Civics Teacher” — in man Ferguson told The Times that his Lenape Bird Walk To Assaults Begins basketball competition, talent show, man Michael A. Ferguson (R-7th, which he visits schools in the Seventh Garden State colleagues are “an inter- ELIZABETH — The Union tug-o-war and a sprinkler that kept Union, Essex, Middlesex and District to talk about government. esting, good group of people,” and CRANFORD — Friends of Lenape the kids cool. Park, in cooperation with the Union County Prosecutor’s Office has offi- Somerset), seven months into his first “One of the most enjoyable parts of noted that he has already worked on a cially put into a place a new response The week ended with a pizza lunch term as the Seventh District’s new the job,” he told The Leader and The variety of issues with members of County Department of Parks and and spray-down by the Scotch Plains Recreation, has announced that natu- program for sexual assaults. Congressman, says that despite some Times, “is visiting classrooms and both parties, including Congressmen The Sexual Assault Nurse Exam- Fire Department. adjustments he and his family have encouraging students to learn more William Pascrell (D-8th, Essex and ralist Tom Parlapiano will lead an The Union County Sheriff’s Of- early fall bird walk in Lenape Park iner (SANE) program revolves had to make, he is enjoying his new about government.” Passaic), Rush Holt (D-Hunterdon, fice Canine Unit also made an ap- job very much. Congress is in recess until Septem- on Saturday, August 25. around a network of nurses who are pearance and gave the kids a demon- Mercer, Middlesex, Monmouth and Beginning at 8 a.m., the walk will on call to perform a physical exami- Speaking to The Westfield Leader ber, following what Mr. Ferguson Somerset) James Saxton (R-3rd, stration. The demonstration con- and The Times last week after a town start at the Lenape Park Pond located nation and assist law enforcement in sisted of the dog finding where the called “a very, very busy” last few Burlington, Camden, and Ocean), at the Westfield end of the park. the collection of important evidence. hall meeting at the Scotch Plains Mu- weeks of July, during which he voted Steven R. Rothman (D-9th, Bergen hidden drug was in the park. nicipal Building, Mr. Ferguson talked Warblers, waders, hawks and more Through a joint effort by the Board As the children watched, the dog for passage of patients bill of rights and Hudson) and Rodney P. may be seen at this time of year, said of Chosen Freeholders, the county- about the “satisfaction I get helping legislation, which he said will “put Frelinghuysen (R-11th, Essex, Mor- sniffed out the illegal substance im- people. Working on legislation having a spokesman for the Friends of wide system has improved examina- mediately. The youngsters, as well doctors and patients back in charge” ris, Passaic, Somerset and Sussex). tions and also reduced victim wait- a positive impact on people is enor- by ensuring patient protections. “We understand that our job is to fight Lenape Park. as the counselors were astonished. mously satisfying and rewarding.” A limited number of binoculars ing time at cooperating area hospi- Fall Programs Asked about his working relation- for New Jersey,” Mr. Ferguson said. tals, said First Assistant Prosecutor What’s in store for the fall season? Mr. Ferguson was elected to the and guides will be available for use. House of Representatives last Novem- The event will be canceled in the James F. Keefe. The annual and seasonal brochure The program, which began June 4, will be mailed to township residents. ber, defeating former Fanwood Mayor event of rain. Maryanne Connelly in a hard-fought The Friends’ Third Annual Hawk includes a nurse, law enforcement Teen Events officer and a rape crisis counselor. Another special teen event in- and closely-watched contest to fill the Watch will take place Saturday, Sep- seat vacated by Republican Bob Franks tember 15, from 9 a.m. until noon. cludes a “Battle of the Bands,” which Coast Guard Auxiliary will be held in November. Look for when the four-term incumbent ran for Join veteran hawk watcher Frank the U.S. Senate. He is a member of the Budney at the Skeet Range parking details. Plans Six-Week Course Special Programs House Committees on Financial Ser- area off of Kenilworth Boulevard. vices, Transportation and Infrastruc- In past years, the group has sighted At Westfield High School A Scotch Hills Improvement Tour- nament is scheduled for Saturday, ture and Small Business Committees. osprey, red-tailed, broad-winged and WESTFIELD – The United States With a background that includes sharp-shinned hawks, kestrels and September 15. The annual Scotch Coast Guard Auxiliary, Flotilla 4-4 Plains Day is scheduled for Satur- heading an educational consulting firm turkey vultures during this event. of Sewaren will offer a six-week, 12- as well as teaching stints in the Bronx Materials to assist in identifying the day, September 22. lesson course on boating safety and Other programs include Fridays and at Brookdale Community Col- hawks will be available. In case of seamanship on Mondays at 7 p.m., Place, Friday, September 28; Spell- lege in Monmouth County, Congress- rain, the event will be moved to beginning September 24. ing Bee, Saturday, October 20; Hal- man Ferguson’s primary interest in Sunday, September 16. The courses will be held at loween Parade, October 31; Vanity Congress has been education. For more information, please con- Westfield High School. Fair Outlets, Reading, Pa., Thurs- During his presentation to the two tact Friends of Lenape Park at There is a book charge of $45, day, November 15; Mayor’s Charity dozen constituents in Scotch Plains [email protected]; Friends of with a reduced rate for additional Gala, Friday, November 30, and a last week, he talked about what he Lenape Park, P.O. Box 289, 16 South family members. In addition, there Chemical Wizardry Workshop, Sun- called “a signature issue for me,” and Fred Lecomte for The Westfield Leader and The Times Avenue West, Cranford or call (908) is a Westfield Board of Education day, December 9. some of his ideas to improve the edu- TOILING IN THE HOT SUN...Employees of the Union County Department of 687-2169. The Friends of Lenape registration fee of $10 per person. A trip to the Radio City Christmas cation system. Roads and Bridges toiled in the hot 100+ degree sun on Park Avenue in Scotch Park have a Web page at For more information, please call Show is planned for Tuesday, De- He said he favors charter schools Plains on August 7. hometown.aol.com/Lenapepark1/ (732) 388-9452 or (732) 442-5367. cember 11 followed by Hyper Peppy and wants local school systems to Main.html. Robotics, a workshop at Scotch have greater freedom in how they ad- * * * * * Fashion Show Slated Plains-Fanwood High School where minister federal education dollars. The kids will make their own robots – Congressman also favors state-admin- County Receives Saturday Afternoon Friday and Saturday, December 28 istered tests for students and an effort and 29. to be made to hire new teachers to Grant for Juveniles At Sunrise of Westfield Registrations for all programs will reduce class sizes. ELIZABETH — The New Jersey WESTFIELD — Residents, staff begin in the fall. For further informa- The first piece of legislation Mr. Jim Hely Juvenile Justice Commission has and family member models will sport tion, please call the Recreation Office Ferguson introduced as a member of awarded the County of Union a everything from everyday casual at (908) 322-6700, extension no. 221. Congress was a bill to fully fund the $533,333 grant to establish a resi- wear to evening dress clothes to bridal Individuals with Disabilities Educa- dential treatment program with an attire at Sunrise Assisted Living of tion Act (IDEA), which would give See us in the Verizon Yellow Pages. aftercare component that will serve Westfield’s Second Annual Fashion special needs students full access to Only 1 of 40 lawyers is a Show. educational opportunities. Supreme Court Certified Trial Lawyer. 20 juvenile offenders annually. (908) 789-9000 Union Counter Freeholder Chair- Open to the public, the event will Although he is no longer in the INJURY CASES man Alexander Mirabella explained include a luncheon and ballroom that the grant will help the county dancing demonstration, followed by better address the needs of at-risk the intergenerational fashion show. youth throughout the county. The event will take place this Sat- The program, to be administered urday, August 18, from noon to 2 by the Union County Youth Services p.m. at Sunrise Assisted Living of Commission, will place eligible Westfield, located at 240 Springfield youth offenders for more intensive Avenue in Westfield. individualized and community-based For more information about Sun- alternatives to incarceration. rise or the Second Annual Fashion ii Show presentation, please call (908) * * * * * 317-3030.

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ABCDICTIONOPQRSTDECEPTIONUVWXYZ THE TIMES From the Westfield Mayor’s Desk The Westfield Leader of Scotch Plains – Fanwood — Established 1890 — — Established 1959— Westfield Mayor Charting DD Official Newspaper of the Borough of Fanwood and The Official Newspaper of the Town of Westfield DTM and the County of Union the Township of Scotch Plains D Diction Deception Member of: Member of: Course for the Future New Jersey Press Association New Jersey Press Association • National Newspaper Association Below are four arcane words, each National Newspaper Association Scotch Plains Business & Professional Association By GREGORY S. MCDERMOTT town plan that would fulfill this com- with four definitions – only one is cor- Westfield Area Chamber of Commerce Fanwood Business & Professional Association The First Annual Mayor’s Regatta mitment. rect. The others are made up. Are you Periodicals – Postage Paid at Westfield, New Jersey Periodicals – Postage Paid at Scotch Plains, New Jersey held in Mindowaskin Park on July 15 set Finally, interim steps are being taken sharp enough to discern this deception of P.O. Box 250 • 50 Elm Street P. O. Box 368 • 1906 Bartle Avenue the appropriate tone for a summer that to address Westfield’s concerns over diction? Westfield, N.J. 07091 Scotch Plains, N.J. 07076 has seen both great change and signifi- parking capacity in the downtown while If you can guess one correctly – good cant progress, particularly on issues the Citizens’ Advisory Committee on guess. If you get two – well-read indi- Tele: (908) 232-4407 • E-mail: [email protected] • Web: www.goleader.com • Fax: (908) 232-0473 important to Westfield residents. Parking prepares to deliver its initial vidual. If you get three – word expert. If POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the offices of the newspapers at The Regatta provided a festive re- report in early September. you get all four – You must have a lot of P. O. Box 250, Westfield, New Jersey 07091 minder of the cooperative approach to The council has approved the hiring free time! governing that has brought the mayors of a part-time Parking Manager to im- All words and correct definitions PUBLISHED EVERY THURSDAY BY WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. of surrounding communities together mediately begin the process of imple- come from the board game Diction over the past six months to work on menting and overseeing the parking Deception. Michelle H. LePoidevin Horace R. Corbin Fred K. Lecomte issues of mutual concern. improvement plans approved by the Answers to last week’s arcane A&E and EDUCATION PUBLISHER SALES DIRECTOR From Garwood to Kenilworth, Union Town Council this spring. Westfield words. Suzette F. Stalker David B. Corbin Michael Bartiromo County communities are impacted by resident Walter Gardiner, brings over 40 1. Glossophorous – Provided with a COMMUNITY ASSISTANT PUBLISHER & SPORTS MARKETING & PRODUCTION similar forces and dynamics from county years of traffic/ parking management tongue Karen M. Hinds issues to state-driven requirements. As experience in both government and the 2. Dapifer – The steward of a royal or Paul J. Peyton Melissa Betkowski mayors, we have been working together, BUSINESS and GOVERNMENT OFFICE MANAGER CLASSIFIEDS & LEGALS private sector. He will assume these noble household and will continue to do so in the months responsibilities the beginning of Sep- 3. Podagric – Afflicted with gout SUBSCRIPTION PRICE ahead, on ways in which we can share tember on a part time bases. 4. Saeculum – A long period of time services, reduce costs and ensure county- One-year – $24 • Two-year – $46 • Three-year – $66 • One-year college (September to May) – $16 The addition of a part-time parking KELEP wide successes. manager will enable the town to take 1. A fungus affecting hoofed animals This summer has also seen changes in action on alleviating parking concerns, 2. A rude, disorderly person key government personnel, including the while continuing in its search for an 3. A Central American stinging ant departure of Tom Shannon as town ad- individual who can serve as our parking that feeds on insects How Does Transfer Facility for NYC’s Trash ministrator. With the consent of the coun- manager. Parking is but one of several 4. A shallow cup or drinking vessel cil last Tuesday this top municipal posi- planning issues that the town faces as it ULIGNOSE tion will be filled by lifelong Westfield moves through the next decade. A pro- 1. Tapering to a point Enhance Quality of Life, Image of New Jersey? resident, Jim Gildea, who is certain to fessional long-range planning analysis 2. Muddy, slimy bring to Town Hall the consistent level has never been conducted in Westfield. 3. Lacking a pleasing appearance Quality of life is not just a popular phrase uttered to mention a natural gas pipeline. It will also pass of professionalism that we have come to It is critical that we begin to under- 4. Nervous, fidgety by politicians, it is what we as Americans and New through Westfield and near the Scotch Plains border expect from our municipal employees. stand now how we, as a town, can ad- GYVE I am confident that Jim, who served Jerseyans want most for our tax dollars. Yet we see via the Lehigh Valley tracks. dress the forces and trends that will 1. To thrash or beat most recently as the Assistant Adminis- influence the way the town may look 2. A bold immoral woman our elected officials stumbling, saying they have no While sending the trash out by rail is certainly the trator, will provide the kind of steady and operate in the years ahead. 3. Soft sleet or hail other choice but to take action they know is not in the preferred option over sending thousands of trucks leadership and vision that will ensure I am confident that with key munici- 4. To shackle, to chain our town government is effective, pro- best interest or health of their constituents. onto New Jersey’s highways, we would like to see pal employees on board and with sig- ASITIA ductive and most of all, accountable to nificant steps being taken to address 1. Harsh in taste, acrid First there was the Hovnanian application to build other options investigated, perhaps simply shipping its taxpayers. both county-wide and community-wide 2. Loss of appetite a giant townhouse development on the base of a hill. New York’s trash down the east coast. After all, this When I was sworn in as Mayor, I concerns that Westfield will remain on a 3. Yellow fever reassured Westfield that we would bor- steady course as we head into the fall. 4. Extreme dislike, hatred The Scotch Plains Planning Board said it had no is about quality of life, not money. row best practices from the private sec- tor. Jim is fully prepared to work with * * * * * other choice, given legal action taken by the devel- BFI is in this for money. Why does New York keep Gregory S. McDermott was elected oper and a judge’s decision which was rendered as dumping their problems on the Garden State? And, me in implementing new ideas, includ- Erratum ing the development of a long-range Mayor of Westfield last year after serv- ing years on the Town Council. A press release issued by The part of that action. And why is a judge handcuffing a more importantly, why can’t BFI’s “state-of-the-art” Woman’s Club of Fanwood re- local planning board, that is appointed by a Mayor transfer station be built on the New York City front, ported that scholarship recipi- and council elected by the voters of Scotch Plains? in either Manhattan or Staten Island? ent Tracy Sanguilano is the The board wanted to turn this application down on New Jersey has always been a state with an identity Letters to the Editor daughter of Lisa Sanguiliano and a number of issues, the biggest being quality of life crisis, given the fact it sits between the New York City the late Paul Sanguiliano. How- and Philadelphia markets. We do not need to be ever, Tracy is the daughter of for residents. Also, there will be more of an impact in People Protesting Presence of Downtown Lisa Sanguiliano and the late the next few years, when children from this develop- identified as the “Garbage State.” Joseph Sanguiliano, Jr. ment start attending the local school district. Also, where was BFI and the freight rail lines Lingerie Store Should ‘Get Over It’ And, of course, there is Browning-Ferris Indus- during the garbage disposal crisis back in the 1980s Having now heard and read so much headed off for the Short Hills Mall. But Correction tries’ (B.F.I.) application to build an unprecedented and early 1990s? Perhaps we wouldn’t have needed about the imminent decline of our moral no amount of moral fortification could fiber and colonial character (not to men- have prepared me for the horrors that A front page article in last week’s marine terminal in the Tremley Point section of incinerators in Essex, Bergen, Warren, etc. edition of The Times of Scotch And how come the cities of Linden and Rahway – tion property values!), I felt I’d better do met my eyes. Slips, nightgowns, and Linden to handle some 10,000 tons of New York City a little research on the allegedly lewd other unmentionables too awful to men- Plains-Fanwood incorrectly stated trash a day. The trash is to be loaded into sealed steel not to mention Union County — have made such an and lascivious purveyor of pornographic tion! I thought we had rid our fair town that a presentation given to the containers and transported by rail to South Carolina effort to bring the garbage business here? A medical pantaloons known as Victoria’s Secret. of such ghastly sights when the store Fanwood Borough Council by rep- and Georgia. The freeholders approved an amend- waste facility was approved for Linden just a few As a responsible citizen and the father known as “Milady’s” closed a few years resentatives of the Plainfield Area of an impressionable 10-year-old daugh- back. At least they had chosen a properly Regional Sewerage Authority ment to add the facility to the Union County Solid years ago and the county built its garbage incinerator ter, I asked myself, “Who is this Victoria colonial name. (PARSA) took place at the council’s Waste Management Plan during a hearing that ended in Rahway. The incinerator was said to be mandated and what does she have to be so secretive This experience has left me quite regular meeting. by the state, although some counties balked and about?” Here are the shocking facts I shaken. I only hope that, in time, I can in the wee hours of Tuesday morning. discovered. heed the precocious words of my inno- The presentation was actually A federal judge’s ruling a few years back dictates avoided the millions of dollars of debt. First, a little background. Victoria’s cent and darling daughter and “Get Over made at the governing body’s that one cannot disallow garbage from another state, Union County leased its incinerator for 20 years to Secret is the largest retailer of women’s It!” agenda session on Wednesday, undergarments in the world, with over August 1. We regret any confusion per the interstate commerce provision of the United Ogden Martin Systems in order to better manage its 850 stores nationwide and a couple hun- Marty Silverman this may have caused. States Constitution. When Union County tried to debt. But that decision, the result of the deregulation dred more elsewhere around the globe. It Westfield stop New York’s trash from entering Elizabeth by of the garbage industry by the courts, has left local seems that many of their lurid little shops are located in, dare I say it, malls! Pedestrians Should Be Reminded truck, they were also told they could not stop the towns covered by The Westfield Leader and The Times And others are in such seedy locales as trash. But somehow other cities, namely Carteret and of Scotch Plains-Fanwood dumping their trash, through Palm Beach, Fifth Avenue and Beverly Of Their Responsibility In Town Bayonne, did not accept having a trash transfer private haulers, out of the area and likely out of state. Hills! Who’d have thought that there were so many lingerie fetishists out there? As a former resident of Westfield for mid-block with the assumption and ex- station in their communities. New Jersey politicians should fight to bring busi- I mean, I knew that their catalog had over 43 years (last month moving out of pectation that drivers will slam on their While the mile-long trash train will not impact too nesses to New Jersey that enhance the image of our pretty much replaced National Geo- town), I spent many days in downtown brakes allowing them to cross. I, too, much on Union County residents, it will come within state and the quality of life of its citizens. We don’t graphic as the preferred reading of ado- Westfield running errands in prepara- have been guilty of crossing streets in lescent boys, but apparently somebody tion for my move. While I agree with the town mid-block, but I certainly don’t 50 feet of two high schools in Middlesex County, not think a marine transfer station meets this objective. actually buys this stuff as well! In fact, pedestrians’ right-of-way, I was recently expect traffic to come to a halt. they apparently buy about $8 billion unnerved at an incident I encountered There is enough for drivers to contend worth per year. with a couple who attempted to cross with in a busy town — trying to find Having discovered these troubling East Broad Street mid-block in the cen- parking spaces, remembering where the Local Towns Should Follow Clark’s Lead facts, I felt that a little field research was ter of town. pedestrian crossings are marked, etc. in order. So I braced myself for the They threw up their arms in disgust Recent articles have focused on driv- shocking sights I might encounter and for the fact that no drivers were stopping ers and their responsibilities and pos- By Using Radio Station for Emergencies to allow them to cross. I stopped my car, sible ticketing. Perhaps some of the re- Reader Thanks Leader thus causing the driver behind me to sponsibility should be placed on the Just recently, our neighbors in Clark announced always the radio in the car. slam on his brakes. pedestrian as well. I realize the recent For Pedestrian Coverage When the couple proceeded in front of incidences of pedestrians being struck plans to establish a radio station that local residents Clark’s radio station, which will have enough my car, I lowered my window and men- occurred at crosswalks, but I fear further can tune into during emergencies such as snow- power to reach the town’s residents, will contain Thank you for your prominent cover- tioned that they might want to use the accidents may occur if pedestrians aren’t age of the recent pedestrian/auto acci- crosswalk. I was told to “go to hell.” reminded of their responsibility. storms, hurricanes or other similar events for up-to- prerecorded messages that can be updated as needed dents in Westfield. This is just one example of what I have Judy Buldo date information. during times of crisis or emergency. At other times, As the primary source of local news, often observed in town; people crossing The Leader is an important vehicle for Bayville Cranford is the only other town in Union County the station, whose frequency will be at the far end of raising public awareness of the danger- with such a set-up, and we think this is an idea that the AM dial, will broadcast news about community ous traffic conditions in Westfield. New York’s Trash Should Be Processed other communities should consider. Our local towns events. The estimated cost of the equipment and Hopefully, greater awareness will lead to more careful driving habits and fewer In City, Transported By Rail In Jersey all have their own cable channels that are used to installation of the radio station is said to be about accidents. broadcast pertinent information during severe weather $15,000 — not a prohibitive sum of money. One of the reasons that Westfield is so Three days before the Union County on Union County, New Jersey, and then or other emergencies. But if a storm were to cause a All of our local cable TV stations do a great job in special is because we have such a nice, Freeholders were scheduled to approve loaded into trains. walkable downtown. This is something the Tremley Point Martine Transfer Sta- I think those trains should be loaded in power outage, television wouldn’t be very useful and keeping the public informed. Having local radio we should never take for granted. tion, I received in the mail a flyer from New York. It’s New York’s garbage, not we’d hate to see local police stations overrun with stations based in each of our communities would Your coverage, along with the efforts BFI telling us that the Tremley Point New Jersey’s. New York has the land to calls from inquiring residents. simply provide local authorities with an additional of the Town Council, The BRAKES project was all about a choice between build a transfer station to load those trains. Group, and other concerned citizens will garbage in trains and garbage in trucks. What does New Jersey get out of this On the other hand, many households own radios way to keep the public informed — especially if the help Westfield maintain that special If that’s the choice, trains win — deal? For the 25 years I’ve been a resi- that can be powered by batteries, and then there’s lights go out. quality. without question. BFI is exactly right: dent of this great state, we’ve been the Keep up the good work. One train is better than 1,000 trucks. subject of ridicule from TV personali- Deirdre Gelinne But that’s a red herring. ties and national advertisers for the stench from refineries along the Parkway. Now, Westfield The issue that faced our Freeholders was not whether New York City’s trash we can also be derided as the place New should be placed on trains or loaded on York dumps its garbage. More Letters trucks. The issue was whether those What does Union County get out of trains should be loaded in New York — this deal? While Hudson County has on Page 5 or whether the garbage should be dumped been revitalizing its waterfront, we be- come known as the place New York dumps its garbage. Why Does Pool Allow Unsupervised We’re told — by BFI and by Michael LaPolla, the Union County Manager, that we have no choice. We had to allow Group Swims for Kids Under 10? New York to dump its garbage in Union County, they say, because to block it I would like to applaud the lifeguards Afternoon playground swims (open would unconstitutionally interfere with at the Memorial Pool who had the good to the entire community) are a grave interstate commerce. Really? If that’s sense to walk off their jobs on August 9, danger to the children of our community the case, local zoning laws are unconsti- thereby closing the pool. The tempera- and an unfair burden to place on camp tutional, and there’s nothing to stop BFI ture reached 103 degrees and the counselors and lifeguards alike. from building its next transfer station Westfield recreation department orga- The rules of the Memorial Pool state next to your home. nized a playground swim inviting over that children must be over 10 before they That’s simply absurd. While New Jer- 200 children (ages 6-11) to join in the can be left unattended at the pool. Why sey can’t stop — and shouldn’t try to fun. then do they offer several playground stop — the shipment of garbage from It seems that the teenagers that are swims each week to children in first New York to Pennsylvania, Virginia or hired by the Recreation Commission through fifth grades? anyplace else, I don’t believe there’s a have more sense than those who head up There are many other options that the decision anywhere that says we have to the organization. I called the director of Recreation Commission can offer to the allow New York to process its garbage in the Recreation Commission approxi- children entrusted in their care. Sprin- Union County. mately one week prior to this event klers, Slip and Slide, and water balloons BFI was right: garbage should be informing him of the dangers of play- are a few suggestions that allow children shipped in trains, not trucks. Those train ground swim sessions where little or no to be cool and safe at the same time. cars should be loaded in New York, not supervision by the camp counselors is I have always thought Westfield to be New Jersey. provided. proactive rather than reactive, and it Rather than voting to make Union He seemed disinterested in my opin- pains me to think that we are waiting for County the new garbage dump for New ion and chose to dismiss my call as that an accident to happen before we admit York City, our Freeholders should have of a crank rather than thanking me for that afternoon playground swims are a asked our Congressional delegation to pointing out a potentially life threaten- mistake. get a bill passed requiring that whenever ing situation. He did not seem to under- Virginia F. Lynn garbage is shipped between states, it stand that children should not be left to Westfield must be shipped in sealed rail cars. spend the afternoon at a pool without New Jersey — and especially Union proper supervision. It is virtually impos- County — should not be the garbage sible for the two or three camp counse- dump for New York City. lors to supervise the children who arrive See it all on the Web! at the pool and it is unfair for the Recre- Joel Whitaker ation Department to ask them to do so. www.goleader.com Fanwood CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood Thursday, August 16, 2001 Page 5 More Letters to the Editor Bret Schundler Speaks of His Plan Lifeguards Shouldn’t Have Been Made Scapeguards To Remove Parkway Tolls, Cut Taxes

By LAUREN PASS For Exposing Short-Comings of Town Administrators Specially Written for The Leader and The Times Last Thursday at approximately 3 p.m., As a lifeguard you will, of course, sit “stunt that they pulled.” It seems to me FANWOOD — Republican the Westfield Memorial Pool was shut in the sun - what else would a lifeguard that every lifeguard on duty that day left Gubenatorial candidate Bret down. The lifeguards got down from do? Though the staff requested them; the stand. (My son was not on a stand at Schundler spoke on his promises to their stands. How can this happen? “What they were not available until that Thurs- the time.). remove tolls from the Garden State a bunch of brats” was a statement that day evening. Bizarrely, the picnic um- The Town Administrators should be Parkway and lower state property was uttered at the Pool - “let them go to brellas that are now being used were in embarrassed. Their actions leading up to taxes at a picnic sponsored by the McDonald’s for minimum wage” - “all storage at the pool all along? the closing of the pool should be inves- Fanwood Republican Party Sunday. they do is sit in an air conditioned room Down time - you are given breaks or tigated. Mr. Schundler’s proposals focused with the window open - how stupid” was down time during the course of the day. All of this could have been avoided another. This is contingent upon how many life- had someone provided a cooler with ice on tightening control over the way Here is the job description: first year guards are on duty that day and the and water! money is spent throughout the state. lifeguard Certifications in: Lifesaving/ number of swimmers. At this time, you It is a shame that because the life- He said he would like to make First Aid-approximately 35 hours/ cost can go to the guardroom where there is guards exposed the Town Administra- cities like Elizabeth and Plainfield $165 valid for three years. no air conditioning or refrigeration. There tors’ short-comings that they had to find more attractive so that people and CPR for the Professional Rescuer: was also no water and no refrigeration. two scapegoats and that my son was one businesses will move back in, put- five hours at a cost of $35 good for two For approximately two hours prior to of them. ting a stop to the suburban sprawl years. the closing, the lifeguards had been at- If I have changed anyone’s mind about that is currently occurring across New Pay approximately $6 per hour. Days tempting to contact the Recreation Di- lifeguards, please e-mail me at Jersey. off probably Monday and Tuesday - rector Bruce Kaufman who arrived at the [email protected]. The candidate focused on his pro- Hours: noon to 8:30 p.m. (time for lunch pool at 2:30, left at 2:45 p.m., never Margaret M. Driscoll posals for charter and private schools. Cheri Rogowsky for The Westfield Leader and The Times - must remain on premises - without pay) speaking to any lifeguard. He was aware Westfield Mr. Schundler proposed that by MAKING A POINT...Republican Gubernatorial candidate Bret Schundler Lifeguard/Instructor - first year. of their intentions. spoke in Fanwood at a GOP fundraiser picnic last Sunday. The above certifications and WSI There were only 12 lifeguards on duty increasing the availability of schol- (Water Safety Instructor) Course- this - 17 would have been a much safer arship money, empty seats in private approximately 40-hour course must be number. Senate Should Defeat schools can be filled. He said build- while Jim McGreevey blames former Mr. Schundler was joined by completed and passed before you can After the pool closing, there was a ing charter schools instead of new Governor Christine Todd Whitman Fanwood Borough Council candi- teach swimming lessons. The cost for meeting held with almost all the life- Bush’s Plan to Drill public high schools will save tax- for New Jersey’s financial problems, date Dave Trumpp. Also running this course is about $225. With this guards and Recreation Commission In Wildlife Refuge payer money and solve the problem he supports the projects that were for Fanwood Borough Council is certification, you receive a 75 cent per Chairman Keith Hertell, the Pool Man- of overcrowded classrooms. bonded for. Dr. Chester Lyndsey, a former hour increase in pay. Your hours are ager and the Recreation Director. Despite intense lobbying by the White “I can reduce overcrowding to- “This is the opportunity to decide Monday - Friday 9 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. It has been told to this writer that Mr. House and the oil industry, Congress- Councilman and Mayoral candi- man Michael Ferguson admirably voted morrow,” Mr. Schundler said, “by what we want New Jersey to look date, who was unable to attend the (However, you must arrive at work prior Hertell berated the lifeguards for their just allowing kids, at minimal cost, to 9 a.m. to teach swimming lessons. You actions calling them “3rd Graders”! If to protect the Arctic National Wildlife like,” Mr. Schundler said. picnic. Mr. Lyndsey is replacing are not compensated for any time prior these were his words, he should be em- Refuge, one of America’s last great wil- to fill empty seats that exist today.” Union County Freeholder Candi- Ellen Cagnassola, who dropped to 9 a.m.). barrassed and owes an apology to those derness areas. He said he would also like to see date J. Ricky Badillo of Roselle Park out of the race due to family obli- Most lifeguards work Adult/Teen in attendance. Unfortunately, despite Congressman more money being spent in the class- discussed the need to reach out to gations. Night which ends at approximately 10:30 My son was fired that day along with Ferguson’s sensible opposition, the so- room, smaller class sizes and higher minority groups. “The Democrats Also in attendance were Union p.m. The lifeguards are told that they another experienced lifeguard/instruc- called “Energy Security Act” passed with salaries for teachers. Mr. Schundler made promises to these groups and the support of House Republican leader- County Freeholder candidates An- will be paid double time - however, it is tor. They had not been invited to the also mentioned a need for parent never came through. The current drew MacDonald of Fanwood and the lowest hourly wage times two. lifeguard meeting. They were told by the ship who are blatantly in the grips of Big involvement in their children’s edu- Oil. Freeholders have their own agendas, Robert Jeffrey Schundler of Westfield Memorial Pool lifeguards are Pool Manager the next day that their cation. He said he would like teach- (they are) doing what the party wants, Westfield; Patricia Walsh of Green believed to be the lowest paid in the area. services were no longer needed after the Supporters of opening the “Arctic Refuge to oil development claim that it ers to be able to require parental not what the people want.” Brook and Gabe Spera of Scotch is necessary to reduce American depen- involvement in the classroom. Mr. Badillo went on to say, “If we Plains, who are running for District dence on foreign oil - a specious argu- Mr. Schundler drew party lines, have millions (of dollars) at the 22 Assembly; and Republican Can- Reader Objects to Editorial Querying ment at best. The U.S. Geological Sur- commenting on his opponent, Demo- county level (we should) give it back didate Bob Ferraro who is running vey estimates that the oil likely to be cratic Woodbridge Mayor Jim to the towns.” for the mayor’s seat in Plainfield. recovered from the Refuge amounts to McGreevey. Visibility of President George W. Bush less than a six-month supply. What’s “Jim McGreevey has had a pretty more, this oil won’t even reach U.S. good consistent record on taxes, Fred Rossi’s column of August 9, “The ports dozens of conservation measures. markets for another 10 years. Thank you Congressman Ferguson, and that’s raising them, and he has OWEN BRAND Presidency of Bush is Most Invisible Mr. Cheney explained that conservation not been alone on that. He’s had Since Coolidge,” is deep on opinion, alone will not solve our growing energy for representing the voice of your con- stituents by voting against the provision his fellow Democratic legislators hyperbole and criticism and very shal- needs. Now energy sources are needed vote to raise them consistently. low on reasoning, objectivity and the for a growing nation and a growing to drill in the Refuge. The Senate should facts. Mr. Rossi asks, “Where is the economy. Name one responsible public defeat this short-sighted provision when It’s nice to know there are some Your Hometown Bush Administration? Where is the Presi- official from either party who will stake it comes up for a vote after the August things in this world you can count dent for that matter?” I ask, “Where has our energy future on conservation alone. recess. on: the fact that Democrats will MORTGAGE BANKER Mr. Rossi been?” Mr. Rossi asserts that the Bush admin- Carol Kolton raise taxes.” Although it lost a month due to the istration is invisible and bland, without Westfield Mr. Schundler also commented that delayed outcome of the Florida election, passion and enthusiasm. The energy of the administration organized quickly, this administration is primarily concen- established its priorities, set its agenda trated on action, not on public state- and achieved in six months a series of ments. The early passage of the tax cut, legislative victories that most political the signature issue of the campaign, pundits thought impossible due to the along with other legislative triumphs, lack of a true mandate from the voters. validates that this administration’s pri- Residential - Construction The achievements of this administration ority is on substance not on style and reflect Mr. Bush’s work habits. He is spin. Finally, Mr. Bush’s reflective, thor- Commercial - Bridge Loans organized, focused and punctual. By oughly studied and insightful publicly comparison, it is well documented that televised explanation of his position on Mr. Clinton was notoriously tardy and so stem cell research leaves Mr. Rossi bark- Local (908) 789-2730 undisciplined that he sowed chaos in the ing up the wrong tree, a hollow one at Toll Free (888) 489-9680 ranks of his staff. that. Pager (908) 535-8244 While comparing the visibility of Joseph Nagy [email protected] George W. and Bill Clinton, Mr. Rossi Fanwood failed to mention that Clinton did not have many formal press conferences, but he did earn considerable visibility Licenced Mortgage Bankers - NJ Dept. of Banking defending himself publicly against the repeated scandals that swirled around Equal Housing lender him. The following line by Mr. Rossi, “…but where is Mr. Bush, besides ap- pearing in staged events or heading off to Camp David or his Texas ranch?” undermines his objectivity and lays bare a misplaced political bias. With that cheap shot, can Mr. Rossi be credible in evaluating the issue of Bush’s visibility with this statement: “Can Mr. Bush take the heat of questions whose answers may require him to think past the genial banalities of campaign slogans?” Did Mr. Rossi see the three presidential debates with Vice President Gore, who had previously demolished Ross Perot and Bill Bradley in debates? George W. was supposed to have been overmatched. Public opinion, however, gave the edge to Bush. Where was Mr. Rossi? Was he in a cave? When Mr. Rossi acknowledges Mr. Cheney’s role in promoting the administration’s energy policy, he de- parts from his theme of invisibility to take issue with the policy itself. Mr. Rossi claims that the administration re- jects conservation. That is totally false. The administration’s stated policy sup-

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Demarest Garden Club, was for the Local club members also cel- highest rated yearbook among New ebrated the induction of their col- Jersey’s large clubs. league, Ruth Paul, as President of the Twenty-seven women from the state organization. local club attended the state gather- National recognition was received ing. Many of them had spent the from the National Garden Clubs, Inc., night before at the Doubletree Hotel which selected the Westfield group’s in Somerset after making more than publicity press book as the most out- 60 centerpieces for the dais and standing of those submitted from tables. It is traditional for the incom- large clubs throughout the country. ing president’s home club to design One of the state awards presented and make the floral decorations. to the local club was the Jane S.R. Co-Chairwomen of the decorating Bersch trophy for “an outstanding committee were local club members garden tour,” referring to the Eva Wiley and Nancy Rainville. Campers Show Their Skills In Playground Soccer Cup WESTFIELD – Miniature Mia provided by Chris Sheehan, Chris- Hamms and Peles flocked to Memo- tina, Catherine and Craig Cognetti, rial Field on August 1 for the Westfield John Attanasio and Mary Kate Doyle. Recreation Summer Playground Their strongest competition came Program’s Annual Soccer Cup. Ri- from McKinley, the teamwork of Jared Michael Siperstein and Miss Amy Amanda Boright valries were maintained as play- which was a family effort with sib- MR. AND MRS. KEVIN KNUETTEL grounds competed against each other ling players Matt and Chrissy (She is the former Miss Julie McCloy) in the round robin tournament. Isabella, Joe and Chrissy Panarese Campers ages 6 through 8 from and Ryan and Sean Scrudato. Greg Miss Amy Amanda Boright McKinley, Tamaques and Jefferson Mitchell and Katie Esler were also playgrounds made up the southside key players for McKinley. Miss Julie McCloy team, which faced the northside team Merging together for the perfect comprised of campers from Wilson, combination were Washington and To Wed Jared M. Siperstein Franklin and Washington play- Jefferson playgrounds, forming a Dr. and Mrs. Walter E. Boright of in Lakewood. grounds. competitive team with Jefferson’s Marries Kevin Knuettel Westfield have announced the en- The first meeting proved very in- Angela Newton and Washington’s Miss Julie McCloy, the daughter Westfield, with the Reverend gagement of their daughter, Miss tense and ended in a 1-1 tie due to Christine Kandigian, Nick and Max of Mr. and Mrs. William McCloy of Lawrence Fama officiating. A recep- Amy Amanda Boright, to Jared Pyles Welcome stellar defense from both sides. Ex- Fusaro, Annie Valentine and Pratik Westfield, was married on Saturday, tion followed at the Olde Mill Inn in Michael Siperstein. He is the son haustion had set in when the teams Mehta. March 31, to Kevin Knuettel. He is Basking Ridge. of Mr. and Mrs. E. Barry Siperstein Amanda Rose faced each other in their second game, After a tough 1-0 loss to Tamaques, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Eberhard The bride was given in marriage of Edison. Patty and Tom Pyle of Westfield which opened the door for the Franklin Playground campers Knuettel, also of Westfield. by her father. Miss Susan McCloy, The bride-elect, a graduate of have announced the birth of their northside team. bounced back to win their second The ceremony took place at St. the sister of the bride, was the maid Scotch Plains-Fanwood High daughter, Amanda Rose Pyle, on A large turnout from Franklin gave game because of resilient players Helen’s Roman Catholic Church in of honor. The bridal attendants in- School, attended Rutgers Univer- Wednesday, May 23, at 4:15 p.m. at them a second wind and, with a such as Brian Knapp, Brian Nelson, cluded Miss Sonya Knuettel, the sis- sity in New Brunswick. She is em- St. Vincent’s Medical Center of Staten strong offensive push, the northside Bitnari Kim and Ariel and Tara Burns. ter of the bridegroom, and Mrs. Jodi ployed by Pegasus Consulting Island, N.Y. defeated the southside by a 4-1 mar- UNICO Donations Piccirillo, a friend of the bride. Miss Group in Woodbridge as a business Amanda weighed 5 pounds and 8 gin. Shannon Mary Brecka, a cousin of solutions executive. ounces and measured 19 inches in The northside’s victory was attrib- Scotch Plains Baptist To Benefit Clients the bride, was the flower girl. Her fiancé graduated from J. P. length at birth. uted to exceptional playing by such Michael Blanche, a friend of the Stevens High School in Edison and She joins her siblings, Tommy, campers as Wilson’s Joe Greenspan Plans Block Party Served by The Arc bridegroom, was the best man. Two attended Middlesex County Col- age 5½, and Shannon, age 2. and Conner Streaman; Franklin’s SCOTCH PLAINS — The Scotch WESTFIELD – The Westfield other friends of the bridegroom, Eric lege. He is employed by Siperstein Amanda’s maternal grandparents Jake Heroux, Daniel Piatnitsky and Plains Baptist Church will host a chapter of UNICO recently met with Holten and Scott Parisi, served as Paints of New Jersey as Director of are Barbara Hoey of Staten Island Thomas Malley, and Washington’s community-wide “Block Party” on officials from The Arc of Union groomsmen. Information Systems. and the late William Hoey. Sara Shields, Elizabeth and Victoria Saturday, August 25, from 1:30 to County and donated 700 bottles of A bridal shower was given by Mrs. The couple plan to be married Her paternal grandparents are the Dardou, Jessica Morse and Kavita 4:30 p.m. at Grand Street between shampoo and 200 items of clothing, Louise Kenny and Ms. Jeanne Toth, in October at the Chateau Grand late Edith and Thomas Pyle. Mehta. Park Avenue and Forest Road in to be distributed by The Arc to mem- both cousins of the bride, and Mrs. The southside soccer stars con- Scotch Plains. bers of their unit. Maria Smith, a friend of the bride’s sisted of Tamaques’ John Lanzano, The party ill feature free food and Ellen Z. Anderson, President of family, at the home of Mrs. Kenny. Registration Underway Matt Trinkle, Mike Clancy, Jack drinks, games for children and adults, The Arc of Union County, sent a The rehearsal dinner was hosted Leahy and Drew Palumbo; and live music. All area residents are “Certificate of Appreciation” to by the bridegroom’s parents at McKinley’s Justin Mitchell, Gabby invited to attend. Westfield UNICO for having con- Aliperti’s in Clark. For Day Care Programs Panarese, Daniel Kerr and Nick The Scotch Plains Baptist tributed time and support to enhanc- Both the bride and bridegroom are Kapur, and Jefferson’s Ryan Elliot. Church is located at 333 Park Av- ing the lives of those served by The 1990 graduates of Westfield High WESTFIELD – Registration for ages 3 months to 2½ years. Spaces It was Tamaques who ruled the 9- enue in Scotch Plains. For more Arc. School. The bride, who also gradu- the Westfield Day Care Center on in all programs are limited and through 12-year-old division, finish- information, please call (908) 322- The contributions represented the ated from Providence College in Mountain Avenue and the Westfield registrations will be accepted in ing with a 2-1 record and allowing 5487 or visit fifth time that assistance has been Providence, R.I., is employed as an Infant and Toddler Center on West the order received. The fall ses- only one goal. Solid defense was www.scotchplainsbaptistchurch.org. provided to mentally challenged resi- associate pension analyst at Mutual Broad Street in Westfield has begun sion will begin on Wednesday, Sep- dents of Union County by Westfield of Omaha in Omaha, Neb. for the fall session. tember 5. The centers’ hours are 7 UNICO. The bridegroom, a graduate of Fall marks the 33rd year of opera- a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Anyone of Italian heritage or whose Drexel University in Philadelphia, tion for the Day Care Center, which Friday. spouse is of Italian heritage is invited is employed as a contracts manager offers early childhood education pro- For further information about the to join Westfield UNICO. For further by Looking Glass Networks in grams for youngsters ages 2½ through Westfield Day Care programs and to information, please call Charles Omaha. 5. Full-time and part-time programs arrange to visit the center, please call Grillo at (908) 654-3717 or send an Following a wedding trip to St. are available. (908) 232-6717. For information e-mail to [email protected]. Lucia, the couple reside in Omaha. The Infant and Toddler Center about the Infant and Toddler Center,
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By REV. GARY F. ROTHWELL activities that you want to do and that When asked about his retirement, you sense God is calling you to do. If I have heard Billy Graham quoted you make positive choices during as answering, “I’ve never found retirement, your retirement can be anything in the Bible about retire- incredibly fun and meaningful for ment.” As a fellow preacher, I think you and many others. I know where he is coming from. Here are some ways to make your We feel the call of God to continue retirement exciting and fulfilling: sharing our faith with others no •Keep using your mind, body and matter our age. spirit. When you’re active, you can In our Through the Bible Study, I not only retain much mental, physi- recently taught the book of Joshua. cal and spiritual power, you can also In it, we discovered a man 85 years of continue to grow, no matter how old age, asking Joshua to give him the you are. Seek to learn new things, land to take where giants were known exercise regularly and live out your to live. faith by spending regular time with Caleb was one of the two spies God and other spiritually-minded YOUNG LIONS…Barbara Mellen, right, President of the Westfield Lions Club who, out of 12, had taken a positive people. and Coordinator of the Westfield Leo Club, is pictured with Leo President stance when questioned should they •Beware of wasting your time on Rachel Charatan, left, and Leo Vice President Tegest Hailu. Mrs. Mellen has go in and take the land. That positive trivial or unproductive activities. encouraged all middle school Leo Club members to volunteer part of their free spirit was still present at 85 (40 years Everyone should have some leisure time to the community, as a way to enhance social skills and develop good citizenship and feelings of caring and responsibility for one another. The Leo later) when he said, “I am as strong time, but your retirement needs to PIRATE PALS…Kitty Jones, whose Kit’s Kaboodle features audience partici- Club is sponsored by the Lions Club. For more information, please call Doug today as the day Moses sent me out; consist of activities other than just a pation programs, leads young audience members during a recent production of Schembs at (908) 654-3643. I’m just as vigorous to go out to series of golf games, knitting parties Grace, the Irish Pirate, presented by the Friends of the Fanwood Memorial battle now as I was then (Joshua or television shows. Library. 14:11, NIV). •Help others by volunteering in Baptist Church to Present Surely, time does take a toll on your community and house of wor- our physical bodies and not as many ship. Library Friends Present 85-year-olds could brag of their •Learn how to use a computer and Course on Discipleship physical strength as Caleb did, but surf the Internet and keep in touch we all need to maintain that posi- with family and friends through the Grace, the Irish Pirate SCOTCH PLAINS – The Scotch sociation, through video presenta- tive mental attitude and do the work convenience of e-mail. Plains Baptist Church, located at tions. Pastor Gary Rothwell of the • FANWOOD — Thanks to a read or listened to legendary pirate we can do. Manage your money so you can HEART Grant from the Union stories, both fiction and non-fiction, 333 Park Avenue, will offer a week- Scotch Plains Baptist Church and The Bible does, however, speak protect and grow your financial long, intensive discipleship class Pastor Tom Dickerson of Calvary County Division of Cultural and and Grace gave them an opportunity of retirement, a time when our resources, have the funds to deal Heritage Affairs, the Friends of the to act out some aspects of those entitled “Christian Life and Wit- Chapel in Watchung will also help work responsibilities change. We with emergencies and plan how to ness Course” for five consecutive facilitate the study. Fanwood Memorial Library recently stories. find the temple helpers (Levites) transfer your assets when you die. presented Grace, the Irish Pirate as Friends Vice-President Carol nights beginning on Sunday, Au- The Christian Life and Witness were to minister in the Tent of Save all you can and give all you gust 19. Course will address the following part of its Summer Reading Club Campell revealed that the program Meeting from age 25 to age 50, can. 2001: High Sea Adventure and Read- This series, which is designed to questions: “How Can I Grow in my • would not have been possible with- when “they must retire from their Enjoy simple pleasures such as ing Treasure program. out the support of the Union County challenge new Christians as well as Relationship with Jesus Christ?,” regular service and work no longer. humor and music. encourage more seasoned believ- “Do I Really Know Him?,” “How Grace is the creation of Kitty Jones, HEART Grant Program. They may assist their brothers in •Keep a balance and hang out with whose Kit’s Kaboodle includes an ers, has been used by the Billy Gra- Can I Experience More of God in performing their duties.” (Num- a variety of ages – not just those in ham Evangelistic Association for my Life?” and “How Can I Better array of different entertainment and bers 8:25-26, NIV) your own age group. audience participation programs. Ms. Patriots’ Path Council the training of counselors. Share my Experience With Others?” Retirement shouldn’t be a boring The nightly classes will be held Parents of children ages four * * * * * Jones presents interactive theater that Receives $1,000 Grant time of withdrawing from the world. Reverend Rothwell serves as Pas- draws audience members into the from 6:45 to 8:15 p.m. in the church’s through sixth grade may attend the It has the potential to be the best time historic parsonage at 347 Park Av- church’s Vacation Bible School tor of the Scotch Plains Baptist production by making them part of Through ExxonMobil in your life – a time when you can Church, located at 333 Park Avenue the action. enue, adjacent to the church. which will run the same nights from refocus your time and energy into WESTFIELD – The Patriots’ Path Much of the instruction will be 6:15 to 8:30 p.m. To register for the in Scotch Plains. During Grace, the true story of Council, Boy Scouts of America, done by Rick Marshall, Director for class or for more information, please Grace O’Malley, a legendary Irish recently received a $1,000 grant from the Billy Graham Evangelistic As- call (908) 322-5487. pirate, participants sang sea chan- ExxonMobil’s Volunteer Involve- teys, dressed in costume, rowed the ment Program, which was established SAGE Spend-A-Day to Hold pirate ship and provided sound ef- to encourage volunteerism by New Study Reveals Impact fects. Volunteers became characters, ExxonMobil employees and retir- playing the roles of Blackbeard, ees. ‘Remember Me?’ Workshop Redbeard and Quartermaster, among Arrangements for the grant were Of Scout Camps on Youth others. Audience participants ranged made by an ExxonMobil retiree, BERKELEY HEIGHTS — In Mr. Max was asked to describe how in age from 2 to over 55. Gordon D. Specht of Westfield, who MOUNTAINSIDE – The Patriots’ Camp activities are designed to honor of Grandparents Day and Adult his own World War II experiences Some of the audience members presented the grant to Dennis J. Kohl, Path Council of Boy Scouts of encourage scouts to work together to Day Services Week, SAGE Spend- inspired him to create “Remember also participated in a drama work- Scout Executive of the Patriots’ Path America (BSA) revealed the find- experience and understand the ben- A-Day will present a free workshop Me?” shop for children entering fourth Council. ings of a new study by New York- efits of operating as a team. In addi- entitled “Remember Me? — Record- “During the interviews, I began to grade and up. The library workshop Mr. Specht is an Assistant Scout- based Harris Interactive on July 17 at tion, these activities give youth the ing Your Family’s History” on Satur- recognize the urgency for seniors, lasted six weeks and culminated in a master of Troop No. 72, which is the Winnebago Scout Reservation in opportunity to escape from the rigors day, September 15, from 10 a.m. to while able, to recapture and preserve performance before an audience. sponsored by The Presbyterian Rockaway. of everyday life and reflect on their noon at the Spend-A-Day Adult Day stories, events and achievements in Summer Reading Club members Church in Westfield. The study said that Boy Scout faith traditions and personal values, Health Center, 550 Springfield Av- their lives as a link to their children, summer camps have a dramatic in- he said. enue in Berkeley Heights. grandchildren and future generations. fluence on the lives of young people Patriots’ Path Council, BSA, which Bob Max, founder of “Remember That’s the greatest legacy we can who attend them. Among the ben- has an office in Mountainside, is a Me?,” a family history documenta- leave them,” he said. efits to young men cited by the study not-for-profit organization that pro- tion service, will conduct the work- The “Remember Me?” workshop Good News were self-confidence, improved de- motes duty to God, country and self, shop demonstrating to parents and will be offered free of charge. At- cision-making abilities and effective as well as a commitment to others grandparents how to preserve their tendees are asked to bring an empty conflict resolution. through a comprehensive program priceless memories and family sto- notebook, family pictures, letters of “Do two walk together, except they make For the study, in which the Patri- of outdoor adventure and commu- ries as a legacy for their children and particular value and other treasured ots’ Path Council took part, Harris nity service. grandchildren. mementos such as old ticket stubs or an appointment and have agreed?” Interactive surveyed more than It serves the chartered organiza- Mr. Max, who serves as Vice matchbook covers. A light breakfast 10,000 scouts and more than 10,000 tions, packs, troops, posts and volun- Chairman of the Union County Ad- will be served. parents and scout leaders from across teers in Union, Morris, Somerset and visory Council on Aging and Co- Pre-registration is required and the nation. This study builds on pre- Sussex Counties, as well as parts of Chairman of the Senior Legislative may be done by calling (908) 464- Amos 3:3 The Gospel vious research conducted by Harris Middlesex County. Issues Coalition of Union County, 8217. Interactive in 1995 and 1998 about Harris Interactive is a worldwide also developed the non-profit “Re- the impact of scouting’s values on market research, polling and con- tirement to Renewal” institute, youth and communities. sulting firm perhaps best known for which helps establish new career The independent research, entitled the Harris Poll and its pioneering use paths for retirees and those ap- the “Boy Scout Summer Camp Out- of the Internet to conduct scientifi- proaching retirement. comes Study,” provides parents with cally accurate market research. While doing television interviews,

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complementary mind and body fall programs begin in September. For Down? Upside Feeling Life information about programs and services call (908) 277-3663. Sup- port groups and most programs are free. To register for support groups call support group coordinator at (973) 701-7607. Two topics of interest to cancer patients are scheduled for the month of Sep- tember. Wednesday, September 12, Dr. Louis Schwartz will present a Elaine Sigal program on “What to Expect Dur- Owner and Director ing Radiation Treatment.” Dr. 424 Central Avenue, Westfield NJ 07090 Schwartz is the Director of Over- can make the difference look Hospital Radiation Oncology, Summit. The program will be sched- in your child’s education. uled for September 12, at 10 to 11:30 a.m. It will be scheduled for Overlook Hospital Conference Classes for Grades K-8 & High School Room 2. Reading, Writing, Math, Science and more. The program is open to any per- son expecting to receive radiation Remedial Classes Flexible Schedule treatment. Family members and Gifted & Talented Classes State Certified, friends are also encouraged to at- Experienced Teachers PSAT, SAT, SATII, College Prep tend. Friday, September, 21, Classes 7 days a week, Private Tutoring 12 months a year Mary Giselle-Ulrich will present a program, Nutrition for Cancer 4-8 Students per Class Patients.” Mary-Giselle Ulrich is Personalized Attention the Lead Oncology Dietitian from Morristown Memorial Hospital. Mary-Giselle Ulrich will lead a lively discussion about maintain- Call 908-654-0110 ing nutrition before and after treat- to enroll or for a brochure. ment for cancer. This program is scheduled for Overlook Hospital Conference Resumes accepted from state Room No. 2. certified, experienced teachers. CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK Page 8 Thursday, August 16, 2001 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Dr. Ted Swimmer, Had Maintained Michael De Beck, 92, Was Journalist Area Dental Practice for 45 Years - Obituaries - With Bayonne, Staten Island Papers Dr. Ted Swimmer of Atlanta, Ga., rection of the Sandy Springs Chapel Michael De Beck, 92, of Westfield Street Reformed Church in Bayonne died on Sunday, August 5, at his Funeral Directors in Atlanta. Helen J. Chappell, Was Teacher’s Aide; died on Wednesday, July 25, at his and was responsible for the revival of home. Memorial contributions may be home. the “Every Man’s Bible Study Class.” Born in Essex County, he had been made to Weinstein Hospice, 3150 Active in St. John’s Baptist Church Born in Bayonne, he relocated to He was predeceased by his wife, a resident of Westfield before mov- Howell Mill Road NW, Atlanta, Ga. Helen Jean Chappell, a lifelong Edwards, Diane Smith and Barbara Westfield in 1968. Wanda Florence Kazmierski De Beck. ing to Atlanta. 30327. resident of Scotch Plains, died on Muse, and six grandchildren. Mr. De Beck had been a reporter Surviving are three sons, Michael A graduate of Emory University August 16, 2001 Thursday, August 9, at Norwood Ter- The funeral service was held yes- with the Bayonne Evening News, the De Beck of White Plains, N. Y., Dental School, Dr. Swimmer main- race Health Center in Plainfield. terday, Wednesday, August 15, at St. Bayonne Facts and the Staten Island William De Beck of Westfield and tained a dental practice in Elizabeth Lillian Whitman, 86 Mrs. Chappell was a former John’s Baptist Church. Interment was Advance, where he additionally be- Thomas De Beck of New York City; for 45 years before retiring. Lillian Slocum Loeb Whitman, teacher’s aide in the Westfield school at Franklin Memorial Park in North came sports editor at age 19. a daughter, Carol Szallasi of Grants He was a United States Army vet- 86, of Holmes Beach, Fla. died on system. Brunswick. He was active in Republican poli- Pass, Ore., and two brothers, John eran of World War II. Thursday, August 9, in Bradenton, A member and Deaconess of St. Arrangements were handled by tics in Bayonne and wrote numerous Kosarowich of Clovis, Calif. and Surviving are his wife, Ruth Fla. John’s Baptist Church in Scotch Brown’s Funeral Home in Plainfield. speeches for political candidates. Joseph Kosarowich of Miami, Fla. Gartenberg Swimmer; two sons, Born on December 11, 1914 in the Plains, she also belonged to the August 16, 2001 He served as an Elder at the Fifth A graveside service was held on Glenn Swimmer of New York and Miller-Cory House in Westfield, Women’s Guild and the Floral Club, Saturday, July 28, at St. Vladimir’s Andrew Swimmer of Roswell, Ga.; a which her parents were renting at the as well as the Pastor’s Aide and Hos- Margaret Alonso, 87, Was Founder Cemetery in Jackson. sister, Sylvia Freedman of Atlanta; a time, she had lived in Westfield for pitality Club ministries. Arrangements were handled by the brother, Dr. Leonard Swimmer of 50 years. She relocated to Clarks Mrs. Chappell additionally was a Of Margie’s Cake Box in Plainfield Union Funeral Home-Lytwyn and New Jersey, and two grandchildren. member of the Golden Age Club of Lytwyn in Union. Summit, Pa., in 1965 and then to August 16, 2001 Graveside services were held on Holmes Beach in 1974. Plainfield. Margaret Alonso, 87, of Scotch Mrs. Alonso founded Margie’s Tuesday, August 7, at Arlington A 1932 graduate of Westfield High She was predeceased by her hus- Plains died on Tuesday, August 7, at Cake Box in Plainfield in 1947 and Memorial Park in Atlanta. School, she also attended the band, Oscar Chappell, in 1996, and Genesis ElderCare — The Wood- retired from the business in 1967. Emily Forbes, 80 Arrangements were under the di- Katharine Gibbs School in Manhat- by a brother, William Waller, in 1985. lands in Plainfield. She was a communicant of the Emily Antonsen Forbes, 80, of tan. Surviving are a sister, Hazel P. Born in Westfield, she had lived Immaculate Heart of Mary Roman Scotch Plains died on Sunday, August Janet D. Yuro, 89 Surviving are two daughters, Peggy Banks of Plainfield; three children there before moving to Scotch Plains Catholic Church in Scotch Plains 5, in the Ashbrook Nursing and Reha- Janet D. Sorenson Yuro, 89, of Loeb of Boston and Melissa Ludlum that she raised as daughters, Linda 45 years ago. and a member of the Meridian Se- bilitation Center in Scotch Plains. Berkeley Heights died on Friday, of Upper Montclair; a son, Thomas nior Citizens, also in Scotch Plains. Born in Brooklyn, she had lived in August 10, at Overlook Hospital in Loeb of Groton, Conn.; five step- Dorothy Waldheim, 81, Was Employed She was predeceased by her hus- River Edge before moving to Scotch children; three grandchildren and band, Joseph Alonso, in 1991. Plains. Summit. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Forbes had owned the Forbes Born in Perth Amboy, she had four great-grandchildren. As Secretary With AAA in Toms River A private service will be held on Amelia McTamaney of Scotch Plains and VanDerHave Opticians in lived there until 1965, when she re- Dorothy Foulks Waldheim, 81, of secretary for AAA in Toms River and Elsie Winters of Chestertown, Teaneck before retiring. Sunday, August 19, in Florida. Scotch Plains died on Friday, August prior to retiring six years ago. located to Scotch Plains. She lived Arrangements were handled by Md.; a sister, Mary Lopresti of She was predeceased by her hus- there for 33 years before moving to 10, at Genesis ElderCare – The Wood- She was a former member of the Westfield; a brother, Anthony Bianco band, George Forbes, in 1994. the Griffith-Cline Funeral Home in lands in Plainfield. First Presbyterian Church in Rahway. Berkeley Heights three years ago. Bradenton. of Delray Beach, Fla.; five grand- Surviving are a daughter, Lynn Mrs. Yuro was a homemaker. Born in Rahway, she had lived in She was predeceased by her hus- children and four great-grandchil- Rabadeau of Scotch Plains; a son, Memorial donations may be made Toms River for 10 years before mov- band, William H. Waldheim, in 1998, She was predeceased by her hus- to the Miller-Cory House, 614 Moun- dren. Robert Forbes of West Chester, Pa.; ing to Scotch Plains two years ago. and by her son, William C. Waldheim. The funeral was held on Monday, a sister, Ann Beyerlein of River Edge, band, George Yuro, in 1963, and by tain Avenue, Westfield 07090. Mrs. Waldheim had worked as a Surviving are a brother, John C. a daughter, Diana T. Yuro-DeStefano, August 16, 2001 August 13, from the Memorial Fu- and five grandchildren. Foulks of Scotch Plains, and four neral Home, 155 South Avenue in Funeral services were held on in 1998. grandchildren. Fanwood. A Funeral Mass followed Thursday, August 9, at the Beaugard Surviving are a son, George M. Lawrence Curtiss, 94, Was Mason; Funeral services were held yester- at the Immaculate Heart of Mary Funeral Home in River Edge. Inter- Yuro, and five grandchildren. day, Wednesday, August 15, at the Church. Interment took place at ment took place at the George Wash- A religious service was held on Former Mountainside Councilman Memorial Funeral Home, 155 South Fairview Cemetery in Westfield. ington Memorial Park Cemetery in Monday, August 13, at the Gray Fu- Avenue in Fanwood. Memorial donations may be made Paramus. neral Home, 318 East Broad Street Lawrence M. Curtiss, 94, of degree mason through the York Rite Memorial donations may be made to the Mount Saint Mary Develop- August 16, 2001 in Westfield. Mountainside died on Sunday, July and the Scottish Rite. Mr. Curtiss to the American Cancer Society, P.O. ment Fund, 1645 U.S. Highway 22, 15, at Overlook Hospital in Summit. was a member of Syracuse Lodge Box 815, Elizabeth 07207-0815. Watchung 07069. Margaret Meyer, 84 Memorial donations may be made August 16, 2001 Born in Syracuse, he had lived in No. 501 Free and Accepted Masons August 16, 2001 Margaret Madsen Meyer, 84, of to Runnells Specialized Hospital New York before moving to of Syracuse and Atlas Pythagoras Westfield died on Monday, August Foundation, 40 Watchung Way, Ber- Mountainside in 1951. Lodge No. 10 Free and Accepted Mollie Sangiuliano, 96, Rosarian; 13, at her home. keley Heights, 07922. Mr. Curtiss had been employed as Masons of Westfield. He was also a Born in Plainfield, she lived in August 16, 2001 an electrical engineer with the Tho- member of multiple Shriners groups. Active in PTA and Area Groups Westfield since 1954. mas and Betts Company in Elizabeth He was predeceased by his wife of She was predeceased by her hus- Frances LaFleur, 78 for 38 years prior to retiring in 1972. 65 years, Anita M. Morrell Curtiss, Mollie Sangiuliano, 96, of Scotch Sangiuliano; a daughter, Irene band, Bernard L. Meyer, Jr., in 1998. Frances M. Roeder LaFleur, 78, He was a member of the firm’s High in 1995. Plains died on Tuesday, August 14, at Mykityshyn; a brother, Philip De Surviving are three sons, William of Tamarac, Fla., died on Thursday, 12 Club. Surviving are two sons, Dean A. her home. Francesco; two sisters, Josephine Meyer and John Meyer, both of August 9, at Heartlands of Tamarac Mr. Curtiss had served one term as Curtiss and Arthur M. Curtiss; a Born in Montozzali, Provence of Santo Salvo and Louise Mingione; Westfield, and Michael Meyer of Center in Tamarac. a Borough Councilman in daughter, Anita L. Mays; 10 grand- Chiete, Italy, she came to the United eight grandchildren and 18 great- Spring Lake; three daughters, Diane Born in Mountainside, she had Mountainside in 1956. He was a children and 19 great-grandchildren. States in 1908 and had lived in Staten grandchildren. Dear of Garwood, Barbara Arbes of lived in Dunellen for 40 years be- member of the Shade Tree Commis- A memorial service was held on Island before relocating to Scotch The funeral will be held on Satur- Westfield and Robin Baldassarre of fore moving to Tamarac in 1989. sion in Mountainside for many years. Saturday, August 11, in the Commu- Plains many years ago. day, August 18, at 9 a.m. from the Roselle Park; 15 grandchildren and Mrs. Sangiuliano was a member of Mrs. LaFleur was a homemaker. He was a founding member and nity Presbyterian Church in Rossi Funeral Home in Scotch Plains. two great-grandchildren. the first President of the Mountainside Mountainside, following the funeral the Intimates, the St. Nicholas La- Interment will be at Hillside Cem- Funeral services will be held at 5 She was a member of the Dunellen Republican Club; Past President of from the Gray Funeral Home, 318 dies Auxiliary of the Italian-Ameri- etery in Scotch Plains. p.m. today, Thursday, August 16, at United Methodist Church for many the Mountainside Kiwanis Club and East Broad Street in Westfield. can Club and the Rosary Society of Visitation will take place from 2 to the Memorial Funeral Home, 155 years. a member of Elks Lodge No. 1585 Memorial donations may be made St. Bartholomew the Apostle Roman 4 p.m. and from 7 to 9 p.m. tomor- South Avenue in Fanwood, preceded Surviving are her husband, Frank and the Lions Club, both also of to the Community Presbyterian Catholic Church in Scotch Plains. row, Friday, August 17. by visitation from 2 to 5 p.m. E. LaFleur; two daughters, Jeanne Mountainside. Church, Meeting House Lane, She was also a member of the Memorial contributions may be In lieu of flowers, memorial dona- M. Pullen of South Plainfield and He achieved the rank of 32nd- Mountainside, 07092. Scotch Plains Parent-Teacher Asso- made to the Scotch Plains Volunteer tions may be made to the Westfield Cristine Stine of Litchfield, N.H.; a August 16, 2001 ciation. Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 325, Scotch Volunteer Rescue Squad, P.O. Box sister, Adele Debbie of Surviving are two sons, Paul Plains 07076. 356, Westfield 07091. Mountainside; a brother, Edward Margaret M. Carter, 74, Was Volunteer Sangiuliano and John August 16, 2001 August 16, 2001 Roeder of Pennsylvania; three grandsons and five great-grandchil- For Deborah Heart and Lung Hospital dren. More Community News Services were held on Tuesday, Margaret Mary Carter, 74, of Dunellen is in charge of the arrange- August 14, at the Mundy Funeral Piscataway died on Sunday, August ments. August 16, 2001 Home in Dunellen. Interment took 12, at Muhlenberg Regional Medical Center in Plainfield. place at Fairview Cemetery in Gem-Mineral Show Born in Westfield on April 27, Charlotte Stephens, 88 Lenape Park Friends Post Westfield. 1927, the daughter of the late Ernest Charlotte Mae Stephens, 88, of On Tap September 8 Memorial donations may be made and Catherine Moffett Neville, Mrs. Gulf Breeze, Fla., died on Sunday, to the American Cancer Society, Carter had worked in the accounting August 12, at the Bay Breeze Retire- Upcoming Nature Events At Fanwood Station 846 Main Street, Fords 08863-1564. department for a Westfield medical ment Center in Gulf Breeze. FANWOOD — The New Jersey August 16, 2001 group and in railroad shipping and Born in Doranceton, Pa., the daugh- WESTFIELD – Friends of Lenape Friends of Lenape Park is a group Park, in cooperation with the Union of citizens interested in protecting Mineralogical Society, Inc. will accounting departments. ter of the late Arthur and Lillian hold its 30th annual Gem and Min- Doris Linkston, 81 She was a volunteer for the Deborah Biermann, she had lived in South County Department of Parks and and enhancing native biodiversity at Recreation, will host several events Lenape Park, an important wetland eral Show on Saturday, September Doris Smedberg Linkston, 81, of Heart and Lung Hospital and for Plainfield and Raritan for 55 years 8, at the Fanwood train station, Toms River died on Friday, August F.I.S.H. In addition, she had been a before moving to Florida. in the coming weeks. habitat and oasis for wildlife in Union On Saturday, August 25, naturalist County. located at North and Martine Av- 10, in Manchester Manor in Girl Scout leader in Westfield and Mrs. Stephens was a member of enues. Manchester. Piscataway, and a Brownie leader in the Christian Science Church of Tom Parlapiano will lead an early The organization may be contacted fall bird walk. Beginning at 8 a.m., at [email protected], or at P.O. The show hours are 10 a.m. to Born in Westfield, she had lived in Piscataway. Plainfield. 4:30 p.m. and admission is free. Kearny and Denville before relocat- Mrs. Carter was a communicant of She was predeceased by her hus- the walk will start at Lenape Park Box 289, 16 South Avenue, West, Pond, located at the Westfield end of Featured will be dealers with a ing to the Jersey shore area about 40 the Our Lady of Fatima Roman band, Elmer Stephens, in 1971. Cranford 07016 or by calling (908) the park. 687-2169. Information is also avail- large variety of specimens, includ- years ago. Catholic Church in Piscataway. Surviving are a daughter, Shirley ing fossils and jewelry. The rain She was predeceased by her hus- Del Monte of Navarre Beach, Fla.; a Warblers, waders, hawks and other able at http://hometown.aol.com/ She was predeceased by a brother, birds may be seen at this time of year, Lenapepark1/Main.html. date is Sunday, September 9. Eugene Smedberg. band, William J. Carter, in 1999, and brother, Donald Biermann of Scotch Plains, and three sisters, Elizabeth according to Mr. Parlapiano. A lim- Surviving are a daughter, Judith by a brother, William Nevil. Surviving are a cousin, Rodney “Betty” Collis of Bridgewater, ited number of binoculars and guides Linkston; a son, David Linkston, Moffett of Plainfield; two nieces, Mildred Bevan of Plainfield and will be available for use. In the event Bouncy Boxing, Pedestral Joust and four brothers, Arthur Smedberg, Joan Fowler of Hamilton and Vickie Evelyn Wagner of Wilmington, Del.; of rain, the program will be can- Roy Smedberg, Robert Smedberg Packen of Bayville, and a nephew, two grandchildren and two great- celed. Among Events at Teen Event and Kenneth Smedberg. David Nevil of Hamilton. grandchildren. The Friends’ Third Annual Hawk Funeral services were held yester- A Mass of Christian Burial will be A memorial service will be held at Watch will take place on Saturday, SCOTCH PLAINS — Scotch provided. day, Wednesday, August 15, in the held at 10 a.m. today, Thursday, a later date. September 15, from 9 a.m. until noon, Plains and Fanwood teenagers are For more information or to regis- Anderson & Campbell Funeral Home August 16, at Our Lady of Fatima Memorial donations may be made led by Frank Budney at the Skeet encouraged to come out for a night of ter, please contact the Scotch Plains in Toms River. Interment was at Church. Interment will take place at to the Bay Breeze Retirement Cen- Range parking area off of Kenilworth fun tomorrow night, Friday, August Recreation Department at (908) 322- Ocean County Memorial Park in the Resurrection Cemetery in ter, Gulf Breeze Parkway, Gulf Boulevard. Materials to assist in iden- 17, at Scotch Plains-Fanwood High 6700, extension no. 222. Toms River. Piscataway. Breeze, Fla. 32561. tifying the hawks will be available. School gym. The teen event is sponsored by the August 16, 2001 The Sheenan Funeral Home in August 16, 2001 The rain date is Sunday, September 16. Various entertainment and refresh- Scotch Plains-Fanwood Municipal ments will be provided for this free Alliance and the Scotch Plains Rec- event, which will be held from 7 to reation Commission and is funded 10 p.m. The evening is open to Scotch by the Governor’s Council on Alco- Plains and Fanwood teenagers, aged holism and Drug Abuse through the 13 to 18. 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PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood Thursday, August 16, 2001 Page 9 Concepts & Thought Barbara Goldberg of Westfield Awarded Doctoral Degree WESTFIELD – Barbara M. I. since its inception. Goldberg of Westfield was recently Dr. Goldberg has also earned two awarded a Doctor of Philosophy De- Master of Arts Degrees from Kean gree in Higher Education from Seton University, one in Reading Specializa- Hall University in South Orange. tion, and the other in Counseling. She THE STUDENT VIEW Dr. Goldberg is a Full Professor in was also awarded a Bachelor of Arts General Education at DeVry College Degree in German/English Education of Technology in North Brunswick. from Rutgers University. The weekly column written by local high school students In addition to teaching developmen- Her research interests include peda- tal reading and writing, composition, gogical innovations, such as learning and college success classes, Dr. communities, especially with non-tra- Goldberg was one of the coordinators ditional students, and team-teaching Teens Are Tired of Digging of a critical thinking/problem-solving and also the support of female students course. She has been involved with the in predominantly male technical pro- Deep for Parking Meter Fees development and teaching of the class grams. By STEVEN KRAKAUER York Mets entered the World Series Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times last year, they were certainly moving in Ann and Victor Frette moved to the right direction. Currently, the Mets Westfield 31 years ago. They raised are 11.5 games out of first place in the their five kids here, three of which N.L. East. Guess the “right direction” currently reside here. made a U-turn. One of their children, Sherry, has Councilman Neil F. Sullivan, Jr. said lived in this town for over 20 years of that the extra parking money collected her life. She’s raised her family here. is not only set out to fund the parking Sherry is my mom, making the deck. “It’s for improving parking sys- ANATOMICALLY CORRECT…Westfield orthopedist David Bullek visited Frette’s my grandparents. And I myself tem and adding capacity in a variety of Stacey Stanzel’s second grade class at Wilson Elementary School in Westfield am still driving to offer a hands-on study of the human skeleton. In conjunction with the forms,” he said. classroom’s curriculum study of the human body, Dr. Bullek brought in a model around the streets What Mr. of the skeletal system for the students to view and use as an aid in his discussion. of Westfield. It’s fine to wait to build a park- Sullivan is referring The doctor explained the names and locations of important bones, allowed them I still park my to are the 36 spaces to view and touch knee and hip replacements, and showed x-rays. Pictured, car. And my pock- ing deck. Take your time, make the town has added above, Dr. Bullek puts a cast on his daughter Katie’s arm to show the children ets still get eaten it right. But it is inexcusable to since the beginning what a cast is made of and how it is affixed on a damaged area. He reiterated the alive by the gray keep parking rates high in an- of this year. Those need of the cast in order to guarantee proper healing. monsters, known ticipation that something may spaces include 27 at as parking meters, the new Cacciola constantly staring happen. That’s like requiring all citizens of Westfield to build a Place lot and nine Local Residents Named me down as I pull in the South Avenue into a space. storm-shelter because, just train station lot. These same maybe, there might be a tornado However, this mea- To Pingry Honor Roll monsters that ripping through Central Avenue. ger attempt to ame- scream “Feed me, liorate the parking WESTFIELD – Headmaster John Tobert; 10th grader Nicholas feed me!” every Neiswender of The Pingry School in Dovidio; and 11th graders Peter predicament in time I turn off my Westfield is far from Martinsville announced the names Jeydel and Brian Martin. engine are no longer satisfied with a of students who recently appointed an enhancement. The 27 spots on single burger. No, now these greedy Cacciola are only two-year temporary STILL IN BLOOM…Though school buildings are quiet and classrooms are to the year-end honor roll. Syracuse Univ. Awards beggars want a filet mignon and a side empty, activity continues in the Brunner Elementary School Children’s Gar- This recognition is given to those spots, which brings the grand total of den. Along with Garden Coordinator Bernadette Hoyer and Brunner School’s Degree to Whitney of caviar. genuine spots added by the town to Garden Angel Christine Dill, local families volunteered for shifts to tend and students who have achieved an aca- Yes, times have changed in Westfield. demic average of “B+” or better. BERKELEY HEIGHTS – Syra- nine. That’s unacceptable progress. maintain the garden during the summer months. The garden volunteers water, Students from Westfield named to cuse University has revealed that Now, lingerie is showcased next to However, Councilman Sullivan sees weed and deadhead flowering plants. They are welcome to pick tomatoes and to Nathan Whitney of Berkeley Heights, Pokémon and parking in Westfield has there is a problem with excessive park- cut flowers to enjoy at home. Each family of workers had a child in the Title I the list include: seventh graders Sam doubled to 50 cents an hour. Blum, Kelly Peeler and Amy enrolled in the S.I. Newhouse School ing meter fees, as he wrote in an e-mail Pre-K, Kindergarten or first grade classes during the 2000-2001 school year. But don’t worry all you distressed to council members last December. “I The Spadaro, Fletcher, Ho, Owens, Lyman, Geoghegan, Smyth, Madan, Plant Santoriello; eighth graders Rita of Public Communications at Syra- and Burke families have all donated their time to cultivating the garden this cuse, was among the academic de- citizens. There is good reason as to think the council has established that Biagioli, Elizabeth Encarnacion, why the meter rate was hiked. You see, summer. Pictured, above, Patrick Dill gives plants a generous drink of water. Alexander Meder, and Christopher gree candidates honored at the we are very good at raising the prices Svoboda; ninth graders Alexander university’s 147th commencement there’s this parking deck approved by and not very good at implementing the the Westfield Town Council, and there Kurt Schoenberg Attends Bregman, David Spett and Gwen exercises held on May 13. promises,” he wrote. Rose Hely, Valerie Wicks needs to be extra money available to He also proposed to set, as a possible Explorations Weekend fund it’s development. interim rate, meters at 75 cents for two Named to Bates Dean’s List Where’s the deck, you ask? Second hours. This proposal would benefit the WESTFIELD – Kurt Schoenberg WESTFIELD – Rose D. Hely of Westfield recently attended Johnson Wilson Students Compete star to the right, and straight on ‘till citizens of Westfield greatly, both fi- and Valerie Z. Wicks, both of morning. That’s right, in Never, Never nancially and on a personal level, show- & Wales University’s Career Explora- Westfield, were named to the Dean’s tions Weekend. He is the son of Mr. Land. ing that the council truly cares about its List for the second semester of the It seems the Lost Boys over at 425 and Mrs. Roger Schoenberg of In Destination Imagination population who are responsible for 2000-2001 academic year at Bates Westfield and a student at Clifton High East Broad Street are still pondering making Westfield’s business boom. College in Lewiston, Me. WESTFIELD — Teams from tion, involving brain-storming and the year-old agreement to build the School. This parking issue is one signifi- Rose, a first-year student, is the The program is introducing Kurt to Westfield Public Schools competed working together. now-infamous deck. Some people cantly affecting teens. in the state Destination Imagina- This year, four teams from Wil- daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James the fields of business, fashion, entre- might be irked by this. Truthfully, I say Chip Benisch, 17, of Westfield said, Hely of Westfield. She is a 2000 preneurship, equine studies, finance, tion tournament. An international son Elementary School competed let the idea get thrown around a little “As a teenager in Westfield, it’s hard graduate of Westfield High School. hospitality, legal services, marketing, organization for kindergarten at the state finals in Mount Olive. more, it seems to get people active in enough to scrounge enough money for Valerie, also a first-year student, management and technology. Kurt was through college students, the pro- The fifth grade team received sixth politics. the rising gas prices. Extra parking is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. exposed to his chosen area through gram teaches life skills through cre- place overall in their category, But bring down the parking meter money really cuts into my funds,” he Bruce Wicks. She is a member of group discussions, guest speakers and ative problem solving. “Mystery Loves Company,” and rates until there is a plan set in stone. If said. the women’s field hockey team. career opportunities. Each team is given a challenge, such fourth place in the “Instant Chal- building begins on the parking struc- Yes, as stated earlier, I’m a third She also graduated Westfield High Andrew Cambria to Join ture, then there is reason to charge generation Westfielder. But if this point- School in 2000. as writing a play or building a struc- lenge.” more in the meters. If construction ture, and has several months to work They also earned a special Spirit less pick-pocketing continues, the International Program doesn’t commence, then get rid of the fourth generation will be settling else- together to develop a presentation. of Discovery and Imagination award WESTFIELD – Andrew Cambria extra fees. It seems like a simple con- where. of Westfield will participate in the St. At the day-long state finals, they for their ability to improvise when cept, but some town council members Send Education News to: gather with teams from all over the their tape player did not work prop- Lawrence University International are having trouble grasping such a no- Van Wert, Wianecki [email protected] Study Program for the fall 2001 se- state and compete, with the first erly during their presentation. tion. mester. Andrew will travel to Kenya. place team going on to the national Two other teams from Wilson Councilman Rafael J. Betancourt Placed on Honor Roll championships. In addition to show- School received sixth place in their said during the August 7 council meet- SCOTCH PLAINS – Headmaster ing their completed presentation, categories, and the second grade ing that Democrats were “jumping the John Neiswender of The Pingry the teams are also given an instant team, which is not scored, received gun” by suggesting the rolling back of School has revealed that Scotch DONALD D. VANARELLI the parking fees, and that the council challenge to solve at the competi- Rising Star awards. Plains residents Rachel Van Wert should “wait and see” what an advi- and Megan Wianecki were recently CERTIFIED ELDER LAW ATTORNEY* sory committee says before making appointed to the year-end honor roll. By the National Elder Law Foundation, any further decisions. Rachel, a seventh grader, is the Accredited by the American Bar Association It’s fine to wait to build a parking daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Chet Van deck. Take your time, make it right. But REGISTERED GUARDIAN Wert of Scotch Plains. Megan, an By the National Guardianship Association it is inexcusable to keep parking rates 11th grader, is the daughter of Mr. high in anticipation that something may and Mrs. Louis M. Wianecki. WESTFIELD • 908-232-7400 happen. That’s like requiring all citi- dvanarelli.lawoffice.com zens of Westfield to build a storm- shelter because, just maybe, there might Rhea Powell Graduates be a tornado ripping through Central Dartmouth With Honors MEDICAID PLANNING • GUARDIANSHIP • PROBATE • SSI Avenue. SOCIAL SECURITY • MEDICARE • WILLS • TRUSTS • ESTATES With regard to the status of the park- WESTFIELD – Westfield native WILL DISPUTES • NURSING HOME LITIGATION • RETIREMENT PLANNING ing deck, Mayor Gregory S. McDermott Rhea E. 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PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood Thursday, August 16, 2001 Page 11 Check it out on the Web! Sports Section - Pages 11-14 www.goleader.com T HE W EEK IN S PORTS THE WESTFIELD ‘BIG BLUE’ LEARNED HOW TO TURN EARLY DEFEAT INTO FUTURE VICTORY Westfield Blue 10s Have Experience of Lifetime; Capture Third in Cal Ripkin World Series

By DAVID B. CORBIN After winning the Mid-Atlantic ers, rose to the occasion to coordi- Resilience came back in a big way first on the strength of Michael Kent’s Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times championship in Newark, Del. on nate all the necessary functions. as Westfield out-slugged a power- two RBI line-drive. Seven more Parents, grandparents, sisters, July 27, the Blue became one of 10 “It was quite an event,” said hitting Oahu, Hawaii team, 13-11, in Blue’s crossed in the second, high- brothers, friends and the Westfield teams in the United States to vie for Westfield Blue Manager Goeff Kent. the second game on August 6. lighted by David Pusar’s two RBI 10-year-old Blue baseball players the national title. By the time that it “Most of these kids have been play- Westfield scored four runs in the CONTINUED ON PAGE 13 themselves will forever remember was all over, the Westfield Blue had ing together for three years now. It the wonderful experience they had at amassed an amazing 17-3 record in was kind of like having one big ex- the Cal Ripkin Babe Ruth World tournament play and a 27-6 overall tended family.” Series in Vincennes, Ind. during the record. The town of Vincennes should be week of August 3-10. In addition to Arrangements were made to get congratulated for its hospitality and the memories, the Blue team returned more than 60 family members and royal treatment given to the young- with beautiful action photos sup- friends ready for the trip to sters. Local families were assigned plied by The Vincennes Sun Com- Vincennes. The amount of effort to be ambassadors to acclimate the mercial – the daily newspaper – and needed was immense and Mary Ann guests. Blue Pitcher Brendan Burgdorf a huge, third-place trophy. Kent, among other of the team moth- “When we arrived, they had a pool party where all the teams got to- gether. We had three girls who were KAUFFMAN ‘KLOUTS’ 3-RUN HR; MINEO 3 HITS, 3B known as princesses. They actually cheered for us. And they also sup- plied us with a batboy. On Friday, they had a Breakfast of Champions Checchio Chiropractic Curbs where baseball professional Billy Ripkin was the key note speaker. They were very friendly and hospi- table. Obviously, they put in a tre- mendous amount of hard work to Pep Again, 10-7, in Game 3 make this tournament a success,” expressed Kent. By DAVID B. CORBIN three at Brookside Park in Scotch including a crunching three-run blast During the breakfast, each com- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Plains on August 8. The energetic over the right field fence. Tony Mineo petitor was called up on stage one-at- Top-seeded Checchio Chiroprac- Pep boys had previously drained also shattered Pep with three hits, a-time to introduce themselves. tic avoided being swept in the A Checchio’s, 11-10, and, 12-9, re- including a triple, and two RBI. The entire Westfield contingent Division finals of the Scotch Plains spectively. Emidio Monaco contributed to the returned the favor by being exem- Men’s Softball League when it Checchio’s Neil Kauffman broke 20-hit battering with three singles plary guests. At the airports and the outlasted Pep Again, 10-7, in game the Pep boys’ back with three hits, and a run scored. around the pool area at the hotel, the However, what really drained Pep boys occupied their time playing a FIELDING A GROUND BALL...Westfield Blue infielder Michael Kent fields a was the Checchio defense men who card game known as MLB Show- ground ball at the Cal Ripkin World Series held in Vincennes, Ind. on August 3-10. turned three double plays and added down. Specialized yoga training was two fine putouts. With just one out introduced to the team by Christine and the bases loaded in the fifth, Reiss, the mother of team member Kauffman, playing third, knocked Matt Rice. down a line drive, tagged third and “We used it before some of the tossed to first to extinguish a pos- games as a means to relax ourselves sible Pep rally. Shortstop Brian Day- and to increase our flexibility and ton initiated a 6-4-3 double play in mental concentration,” Kent pointed the sixth to curb another Pep rally out. “They enjoyed doing that.” In-Town = $50 * Travel = $70 then added the third double play in Westfield’s first game in the double Grades 3 - 9 the eighth by grabbing a grounder, elimination tournament was against stepping on second for a force out a superb Newburgh, Ind. team and Applications are available at The Leader Store, Kehlers butterflies seemed to rule as the Blue and throwing to first in time. Athletic Balance and the Westfield Recreation Office. The Pep boys, however, were not experienced a 10-0 defeat. After a without energy as they pounded 18 defeat like that, most teams would See www.westfieldnj.com/wbl for program details. have thrown in the towel, but not hits and were led by Curt Gilmore email: [email protected] who hammered a two-run shot over Westfield. the right field fence and singled. Joe “It was first game World Series Ward provided some spark with three jitters. There were probably 3,000 Please Submit Application and Payment By 8/25/01 singles and two runs scored. Jim people for that opening game. They Helwig tripled and singled and Pat have never played in front of so Teams will be formed based on availability of leagues, coaches and fields. Peterpaul whacked an RBI triple. many people before,” explained Kent. WBL Message Center (908) 233-4767 David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times Pep scored a run in the top of the SLIDING SAFELY INTO HOME...Pep’s Ed English slides safely into home in first when Ward singled and scored the second inning as Checchio catcher Tom Pennimpede scoops the ball. CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 Vintage Base Ball Catches On, Atlantics Sink Resolutes, 38-37

By DAVID B. CORBIN Steve Hingel from Mountainside, in the first. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Andy Singer of Scotch Plains and The same foursome along with You really get your money’s worth Paul Salomone of Westfield put the Westfield’s Doug Bell, Plainfield’s when you watch a Vintage Base Ball Resolutes on the board with six runs CONTINUED ON PAGE 13 – 1873 rules – game featuring the Elizabeth Resolutes and the Atlantic Base Ball Club (ABBC) from Smithtown, Long Island – that’s as- suming you had to pay in the first place. ABBC stunned the local Reso- lutes, scoring two runs in the bottom of the ninth, to seize a 38-37 victory at Echo Lake Park in Mountainside on August 12. Talksomecents Curiosity lured two additional newspapers to the event to see just exactly what these “Oldtimers” re- ally do. Old-fashioned uniforms, foul balls not counting as strikes and catching the ball barehanded were toyourkids. some of the features offered. In previous meetings, the Reso- lutes have handled ABBC with rela- tive ease but indications of a struggle were quite evident when ABBC came back from a 6-1, first inning deficit to grab an 11-6 lead in the bottom of the David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times Introducing Valley’s third. In the meantime, the powerful SKIDDING OVER HOME PLATE...Resolute Mike Cummings has an expres- bats of Anthony Ferrone of Clark, sion of surprise as he skids safely over home plate in the first inning. Kids First Savings [ PANCOAST GETS 6 RBI, 3B; KENNEDY, 4 RBI, TWO 2B [ ClubSM Montrose Avenue Eliminates Bring your kids and their piggy banks into a Valley branch and watch their faces light up as they pour their coins into our VCoinWorksSM machine. They’ll see nickels and dimes add up to dollars, and then they can use the money to open Poplar Place Men, 17-13 a new Kids First Savings Club account. They’ll earn an incredible 4.00%

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Catcher Carlos Vasquez Montrose answered in the bottom of performed a juggling act before div- the inning when John Zamboni scored ing to the dust to settle a pop up. on an error. Montrose also added two In the fourth inning, Kennedy, play- more runs in the fourth. ing short, went deep into the hole to Down 12-5, Poplar kept the faith grab a chopper, wheeled around and and battled back with six runs in the tossed to second to complete a force fifth then tied it in the sixth with out. Schouten, playing center, made another run. Kevin Newell and Smith a great catch in the fifth, then on the both singled, Merkel smashed an very next play, a heads-up catcher- RBI double, Guarini walked, Comer to-third throw nailed the runner head- reached on an error, Mike ing to third. Second baseman Pete Christianson plunked a single into Penzak showed good range while shallow right and Lance Wildenstein fielding a grounder to rob Kevin rapped a two-run single. Still with no David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times UNSAFE AT HOME...Checchio’s Tony Mineo gets a face full of dirt and is Newell of a third hit. one out, Vasquez looped a single called out as he attempts to stretch a triple into a home run in the eighth inning Montrose scored five runs in the over the second baseman but after- David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times against Pep Again. bottom of the first on consecutive wards fine back-to-back defensive PERFECTION AT THE PLATE...Jack Sullivan of Montrose went 4-for-4 and singles from Bill Swisher, Sullivan, plays snuffed the rally. Kelly scored was credited with four runs scored. Montrose defeated Poplar Place, 17-13, in Schouten and Pancoast, a double by the tying run in the sixth on Smiths the playoffs. Kennedy and an RBI grounder by RBI single. Checchio Chiropractic Curbs Mike Lembo. Four more Montrose Montrose, however, was hungry men trampled the plate in the second and gobbled up five runs in the sixth, on smooth back-to-back bunt singles highlighted by Kennedy’s two-run St. Bart’s Oldtimers Men’s Pep Again, 10-7, in Game 3 by Bob and Bill Swisher, an RBI double, Zamboni’s RBI single and CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 single by Sullivan and the three-run concluded by a shifty RBI sacrifice triple by Pancoast. Softball League Results: on Butch Torsiello’s sharp grounder bunt by John Swisher. Pep’s Dave Legg singled and Poplar’s first big inning came in Poplar’s resilience was snapped to short, but Checchio cashed in three scored on Peterpaul’s triple, and the third when Blaine Ensley walked, when only one run could be pro- (As of August 10) Liaici were enough to lift St. Anne. For runs in the lower half. Ed Guitierrez English spun an RBI single over Kelly bunt singled, Kevin Newell duced in the seventh. ANGELS DIVISION: the Judes, Kevin Woodring and Big Bob and Kauffman both singled. Monaco second to narrow the score to 7-5 in TEAM W L Veeck each had a multi-hit game. ripped an RBI double, Smith walked, Poplar Place 104 061 1 13 stepped up and tapped an RBI single, the sixth but Checchio’s immedi- Guarini bashed a two-run single and St. Jude 14 6 but in the confusion of a throwing ately snapped back with three runs. Montrose 541 205 x 17 St. Joseph 11 10 St. Patrick 11, St. Blaise 9 St. James 11 10 St. Pat was powered by Tony Perconte spree which resulted in the ball sail- Joe DiFabio and Dayton both singled. St. Blaise 10 11 (1 single short of hitting for the cycle), ing out of play, Kauffman and Mo- Mineo deflected an RBI single off Union County Senior 50+ St. Paul 7 13 Jerry Riepe, Matt Hoelzel, Captain Pat naco were awarded home. the second baseman’s glove, but SAINTS DIVISION: Luongo Bill Zeckman, Ron Del Prete Pep edged closer with a run in the Dayton also scored when the throw TEAM W L and Marvelous Mike Michalisin. Hitters second when Ed English singled and home was misdirected. Tom St. Patrick 15 5 for St. Blaise were John Esposito, Cap- scored on Butch Helwig’s single. In Pennimpede followed with an RBI Softball League Results: St. Louis 12 9 tain Tom Sherwin and Rich Varsolona. the third, Pep tied the score at three infield ground out. St. Thomas 12 9 Marion Jacobson Roofing 16, The Union Center National Bank 7, The St. Michael 7 13 St. Thomas 17, St. Michael 9 when Ward singled and scored on Gilmore, who was intentionally Office 11 Office 6 St. Anne 5 15 St. Thomas came back from a 9-2 Torsiello’s single to left. walked in the fifth to avoid disaster, deficit. St. Tommy gunners were Bob For The Office, Larry Rehak (4 hits), The Bank scored three runs in the Playoffs begin on Friday, August 24. Mark Nies singled and scored on did what Checchio’s feared in the Kevin Mahoney (3 hits) and Art Wesley sixth. Pat Catino (3 hits, 2 runs), Sal Elmi (5 hits, 4 runs), Bob Guy (4 hits, 4 Dayton’s sacrifice fly to center to seventh. He launched his colossal made several fielding gems at third base. LaBella (2 hits) and Jim Trembulak (2 St. Thomas 15, St. Joseph 4 runs), and with three hits each were St. Tom’s offense was led by Kevin Kevin Lonergan, Acting Captain Ed give Checchio’s a 4-3 lead in the two-run shot into the trees in right. Antone’s Pub & Grill 23, Comcast hits 2 RBI). fourth and, in the fifth, John Palazzolo Lonergan, Ed Marchelitis and Bill Mirto, Marchelitis, Keith Gibbons and Rick Checchio’s added its final run in Cablevision 10 Mangel Realtors 21, LA Law 7 each with three hits. Bob Elmi, Keith Wustefeld. St. Michael players with a and Ron Germinder both singled then the eighth when Dayton singled and Antone’s scored 13 runs in the bottom Mangel’s goes up one game on the Gibbons, Russ Voorhees, Dave Bell and multi-hit game were Bob Pielhau, Joe trotted home on Kauffman’s three- Mineo tripled to right, but was called of the sixth to clinch first. Antone’s was hitting of Bob Kraus, Jerry Halfpenny, Brian Mahoney had two hits each. For Shea, Joe Cocuzza, Tony Giainnaci, run blast. out attempting to stretch it into a led by Ron Kulik and Don Montefusco Tony McCall, Jerry Hettrick, Frank the Joe Boys, Malcolm Boone, Dandy Steve Polak and Nate Mangiris. home run. (4 hits) and Vic Groman (3 hits). Dom Catena, Henry Palumbo and Chick Miller Dan Perrine and Don Rowbotham each PUBLIC NOTICE Deo, Frank DiMartino, Tom Lombardi, (3 hits each). Bill Grote had three hits for St. James 19, St. Joseph 14 Read about the championship had two hits. A suddenly surging James Gang scored game in next week’s issue. Frank Pepe and Bill Reichle had (2 hits) the Law. SHERIFF’S SALE for Comcast. St. Louis 25, St. Paul 8 six runs in each of the fifth and sixth SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, Pep Again 111 002 200 7 Mangel Realtors 24, LA Law 1 For the Louies, Ed Belford bellowed innings. Gang members aiding the cause CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, Checchio’s 300 133 01x 10 Bottoms Up 18, Legg Mason 3 Mike Denci allowed just seven hits. with 10 RBI, four runs scored and four include Bob Stratton (4 hits), Pat Nigro DOCKET NO. F-5736-99 Bottoms Up earned the right to play Creative Industries 7, Haven Savings hits, including three homers. Other stars (3 hits) and Fran Celardo (2 hits). For St. Antone’s in the semifinals. WELLS FARGO HOME MORTGAGE, PUBLIC NOTICE Bank 6 were Dave Rothenberg (4 hits), Steve Joseph Captain Dean Talcott had three INC., PLAINTIFF vs. GLORIA DUNNING, Rehabco 18, Crest Refrigeration 3 Tony Ciavata had a three run HR and Pirello (3 hits) and Al Betau (4 hits). hits and players with two hits apiece ET AL., DEFENDANT. SHERIFF’S SALE Rehabco earned the right to play Art Kopacz had the game winning RBI Marty Marks and Norman Hansen each were Malcolm Boone, Don Rowbotham CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, Marion Jacobson Roofing in the semis. in the last inning. had two hits for St. Paul. and Dan Perrine. DATED FEBRUARY 05, 2001 FOR SALE CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, Bob Beirman (3 hits, 3 run HR), Pete St. Anne 7, St. Jude 6 St. Louis 20, St. Anne 3 OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. Creative Industries 13, Haven Sav- DOCKET NO. F-15729-99 Osborn (triple, 3-run HR), Ed Malko, Ed ings Bank 3 Two hits each for Tom McGall, Tony Steve Pirella and Al Betau each had By virtue of the above-stated writ of ex- INDEPENDENCE COMMUNITY BANK, McColgan, Jim Price (3 hits) and Buddy Williams, Tom “Stats” Kucin and Tony three hits and Dave Rothenberg, Ed ecution to me directed I shall expose for sale Creative swept and banged out 19 hits SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO BROAD Brazaitis, Lionel Genello and Frank led by Tony Ciavata and George Merlo Belford, Mark DiFrancesco, Jim Steger by public vendue, at the Union County Ad- NATIONAL BANK, PLAINTIFF vs. ISABEL Doran (2 hits) each for Rehabco. (3 hits and Bill Ritchie, Don Robertson, and Captain Tom Rutkowski each had ministration Building, 1st Floor, 10 ROSADO, DEFENDANT. Haven Savings Bank 21, Il Giardino Norm Stumpf, Jim Steiner and Charles Scotch Hills Women two hits. Tom Reade and Joe Scarfuto Elizabethtown Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jer- CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, Ristorante 6 Brown (2 hits) each. each had two hits for St. Anne. sey on WEDNESDAY THE 12TH DAY OF DATED MAY 21, 2001 FOR SALE OF Haven advanced to meet Creative In- Tell Golf Results SEPTEMBER A.D., 2001 at two o’clock in MORTGAGED PREMISES. dustries in the semis. the afternoon of said day. All successful By virtue of the above-stated writ of ex- JCC Men’s Softball A spokeswoman for the Scotch Hills bidders must have 20% of their bid available ecution to me directed I shall expose for sale PLAYOFFS: Women’s Golf Association of Scotch WTA Women’s Doubles in cash or certified check at the conclusion by public vendue, at the Union County Ad- Antone’s Pub & Grill 11, Bottoms Up 5 League Results: Plains announced the winning team of of the sales. ministration Building, 1st Floor, 10 Antone’s scored six in the sixth to the “Ironing Day” tournament held Au- Tennis Ladder Told: The judgment amount is ONE-HUNDRED Elizabethtown Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jer- take game one. Clockwork Orange 23, CBI-1 1 gust 6. The standings below reflect play FORTY ONE THOUSAND SEVEN-HUN- sey on WEDNESDAY THE 5TH DAY OF Comcast Cablevision 18, Nilsen De- Marauders 8, Red Thunder 5 FLIGHT A through August 12. The last reporting DRED EIGHTY NINE & 81/100 SEPTEMBER A.D., 2001 at two o’clock in tective Agency 6 New Team 8, Temple Emanu-El 8 Low gross: Mary Shea, 49 period of the season will be three weeks ($141,789.81). the afternoon of said day. All successful Comcast had 20 hits, Tom Lardi and Outsiders 11, Mermaids 9 First low net: Shea and Eve Kennelly, and will end on Monday, September 3. 33 The property to be sold is located in the bidders must have 20% of their bid available Pat Sarullo (3 hits), Steve Ferro, Charles (As of August 12) Playoffs will begin immediately. To City of Elizabeth in the County of Union, in cash or certified check at the conclusion Lehamn, Bill Reichle and Ron Virgilio Third low net: Joyce DiGiorio, 36 qualify, teams must play eight matches. EASTERN DIVISION: FLIGHT B New Jersey. of the sales. (2 hits) each for Comcast in game one. TEAM W L U The finals are scheduled for 9 a.m. Sat- Low gross: Nancy Phares, 49 urday, September 29, at Tamaques Park. Commonly known as: 553 Jackson Av- The judgment amount is NINETEEN Marion Jacobson Roofing 15, Rehabco 5 CBI-2 8 2 0 enue, Elizabeth, New Jersey 07207 THOUSAND SIX-HUNDRED FIFTY Red Thunder 7 4 0 First low net: Phares, 31 Bob Bierman and Buddy Brazaitis (3 Second low net: Nettie McGuire, 34 1. Dorne/Karnish Tax Lot No. 964 in Block No. 8 SEVEN & 58/100 ($19,657.58). Marauders 6 5 0 2. Gordon/Hodges hits) and Pete Osborn (2 hits) were not Club 40 4 6 0 Third low net: Lucy Banta, Pat Herring Dimensions of Lot: (Approximately) 25 The property to be sold is located in the 3. Goldberg/Valla enough for Rehabco. New Team 4 6 1 and Barbara Laguna, 35 feet wide by 100 feet long City of Elizabeth, in the County of Union and 4. Britt/Britt Nearest Cross Street: Situate on the WESTERN DIVISION: FLIGHT C 5. Matino/Hewett State of New Jersey, PUBLIC NOTICE Low gross: Mary Hughes, 54 southeasterly side of Jackson Avenue TEAM W LU 6. Abromowitz/Kuehn Commonly known as: 649 Elizabeth Av- 7. Krest/Hudelson BOROUGH OF FANWOOD Outsiders 10 1 0 First low net: Hughes and Eve Hecker, 100.08 feet from the northeasterly side of enue, Elizabeth, New Jersey 32 8. Verchick/Rickles Julia Street. Clockwork Orange 7 4 0 Tax Lot NO.: 333, in Block NO. 7. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Mermaids 6 5 0 Third low net: Camille Hayden, 33 9. Fisher/Pomerantz There is due approximately the sum of Dimensions of Lot: Approximately 25 feet Ordinance No. 01-13-R Temple Emanu-El 1 9 1 10. Pecker/Mack ONE-HUNDRED FIFTY THREE THOU- x 100 feet CBI-1 0 11 0 Low putts: Rusti Squires, 13 11. Forman/Forman SAND NINE-HUNDRED FOUR & 96/100 Nearest Cross Street: Seventh Street AN ORDINANCE AMENDING Chip-ins: Hughes, hole 4 12. Healey/Freundlich ($153,904.96) together with lawful interest There is due approximately the sum of CHAPTER 53, OF THE CODE OF 13. Bernstein/Rogers PUBLIC NOTICE 14. Kielar/Wilhelm and costs. THE BOROUGH OF FANWOOD TWENTY THOUSAND EIGHT-HUNDRED PUBLIC NOTICE 15. Merkelson/Roberston There is a full legal description on file in FOURTEEN & 35/100 ($20,814.35) together RELATING TO DOGS SHERIFF’S SALE SHERIFF’S SALE 16. Annis/Nelson the Union County Sheriff’s Office. with lawful interest and costs. SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, 17. Brotman/Jacobello was passed and adopted on the second and SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn There is a full legal description on file in CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, 18. Berkower/Hicks final reading at a meeting of the Mayor and CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, this sale. the Union County Sheriff’s Office. DOCKET NO. F-22031-98 19. Goldberg/Erlich Council of the Borough of Fanwood held on DOCKET NO. F-2843-00 RALPH FROEHLICH The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn BANKERS TRUST COMPANY OF August 9, 2001. FREMONT INVESTMENT & LOAN, ITS SHERIFF this sale. CALIFORNIA, N.A., ET ALS, PLAINTIFF This Ordinance shall take effect immedi- SUCCESSORS AND/OR ASSIGNS, PUBLIC NOTICE ZUCKER GOLDBERG & ACKERMAN, RALPH FROEHLICH vs. MARY SPANO; ROSE L. SPANO; ately after final passage and publication as PLAINTIFF vs. CARMEN RIOS; HOME ATTORNEYS SHERIFF GENERAL SURGICAL ASSOCIATES, ET SHERIFF’S SALE & 9/6/01 Fee: $193.80 & 8/30/01 Fee: $171.36 required by law. IMPROVEMENT CENTER; SEARS, ROE- 1139 Spruce Drive MICHAEL O. BERTONE, P.A. - ALS., DEFENDANT. SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, 1 T – 8/16/01, The Times Fee: $17.34 BUCK AND CO.; ET ALS, DEFENDANT. PO Box 1024 COUNSELLOR AT LAW Eleanor McGovern CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, Mountainside, New Jersey 07092-0024 243 Chestnut Street Borough Clerk DATED OCTOBER 13, 2000 FOR SALE DOCKET NO. F-9959-96 PUBLIC NOTICE DATED MAY 08, 2001 FOR SALE OF 1-908-233-8500SHERIFF’S SALE Newark, NewSHERIFF’S Jersey 07105 SALE OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. LIBERTY SAVINGS BANK, F.S.B., MORTGAGED PREMISES. FileSUPERIOR No.: XFZ L COURT 39733 OF NEW JERSEY, CH-756042SUPERIOR (WL) COURT OF NEW JERSEY, SHERIFF’S SALE By virtue of the above-stated writ of ex- PLAINTIFF vs. HOWARD ROBY AND By virtue of the above-stated writ of ex- CHANCERYCH-755817 (WL) DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, CHANCERY4 T - 8/9, 8/16, DIVISION, 8/23 UNION COUNTY, SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, ecution to me directed I shall expose for sale DIANA ROBY, HIS WIFE, DEFENDANT. ecution to me directed I shall expose for sale DOCKET4 T - 8/16, NO. 8/23, F-6038-99 8/30 DOCKET NO. F-1184-01 CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, by public vendue, at the Union County Ad- CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, by public vendue, at the Union County Ad- IMC MORTGAGE COMPANY, A FLEET MORTGAGE CORP, PLAIN- DOCKET NO. F-3909-00 ministration Building, 1st Floor, 10 DATED MAY 14, 2001 FOR SALE OF FLORIDA CORPORATION, AS SUCCES- TIFF vs. RONALD MATHIEU; EDDIE BANKERS TRUST, AS TRUSTEE, Elizabethtown Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jer- ministration Building, 1st Floor, 10 MORTGAGED PREMISES. Elizabethtown Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jer- SOR, PLAINTIFF vs. LUIS R. ARIAS AND JOSEPH, DEFENDANT. PLAINTIFF vs. ARMINDO GOMES, ET sey on WEDNESDAY THE 22ND DAY OF By virtue of the above-stated writ of ex- sey on WEDNESDAY THE 22ND DAY OF MAYDA ARIAS, ET ALS., DEFENDANT. CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, AL., DEFENDANT. AUGUST A.D., 2001 at two o’clock in the ecution to me directed I shall expose for sale CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, DATED MAY 04, 2001 FOR SALE OF CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, afternoon of said day. All successful bid- AUGUST A.D., 2001 at two o’clock in the by public vendue, at the Union County Ad- afternoon of said day. All successful bid- DATED MARCH 24, 2000 FOR SALE OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. DATED AUGUST 14, 2000 FOR SALE OF ders must have 20% of their bid available in ministration Building, 1st Floor, 10 ders must have 20% of their bid available in MORTGAGED PREMISES. By virtue of the above-stated writ of ex- MORTGAGED PREMISES. cash or certified check at the conclusion of Elizabethtown Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jer- By virtue of the above-stated writ of ex- ecution to me directed I shall expose for sale By virtue of the above-stated writ of ex- the sales. cash or certified check at the conclusion of sey on WEDNESDAY THE 5TH DAY OF the sales. ecution to me directed I shall expose for sale by public vendue, at the Union County Ad- ecution to me directed I shall expose for sale The judgment amount is TWO-HUN- SEPTEMBER A.D., 2001 at two o’clock in The judgment amount is ONE-HUNDRED by public vendue, at the Union County Ad- ministration Building, 1st Floor, 10 by public vendue, at the Union County Ad- DRED NINETY SIX THOUSAND NINE- the afternoon of said day. All successful ministration Building, 1st Floor, 10 Elizabethtown Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jer- ministration Building, 1st Floor, 10 HUNDRED SIX & 97/100 ($296,906.97). TEN THOUSAND FIVE-HUNDRED FIFTY bidders must have 20% of their bid available EIGHT & 34/100 ($110,558.34). Elizabethtown Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jer- sey on WEDNESDAY THE 29TH DAY OF Elizabethtown Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jer- The property to be sold is located in the in cash or certified check at the conclusion The property to be sold is located in the sey on WEDNESDAY THE 29TH DAY OF AUGUST A.D., 2001 at two o’clock in the sey on WEDNESDAY THE 22ND DAY OF Borough of Mountainside, County of Union of the sales. AUGUST A.D., 2001 at two o’clock in the afternoon of said day. All successful bid- AUGUST A.D., 2001 at two o’clock in the and State of New Jersey. City of Elizabeth, County of Union and State The judgment amount is TWO-HUN- of New Jersey. afternoon of said day. All successful bid- ders must have 20% of their bid available in afternoon of said day. All successful bid- It is commonly known as 1367 Outlook DRED FORTY NINE THOUSAND ONE- It is commonly known as 911-913 Anna ders must have 20% of their bid available in cash or certified check at the conclusion of ders must have 20% of their bid available in Drive, West Mountainside, New Jersey. HUNDRED FIFTY NINE & 62/100 cash or certified check at the conclusion of the sales. cash or certified check at the conclusion of It is known and designated as Block No. Street, Elizabeth, New Jersey. ($249,159.62). It is known and designated as Block No. 8, the sales. The judgment amount is ONE-HUNDRED the sales. 4.C, Lot No. 26.A. The property to be sold is located in the Lot No. 185. The judgment amount is TWO-HUN- SIXTY TWO THOUSAND THIRTEEN & The judgment amount is ONE-HUNDRED The dimensions are approximately 146.21 Township of Westfield, County of Union DRED TWELVE THOUSAND NINETEEN 46/100 ($162,013.46). FIFTY THOUSAND SIX-HUNDRED feet wide by 186.19 feet long. The dimensions are: 35.00 feet wide by and State of New Jersey. 100.00 feet long. & 24/100 ($212,019.24). The property to be sold is located in the THIRTY TWO & 41/100 ($150,632.41). Prior lien(s): Mortgage made by Rocco It is commonly known as 1110 Columbus Nearest cross street: Situate on the north- REAL ESTATE TAX DISCLOSURE CITY of ELIZABETH in the County of UNION DOCKET NO.: F-3909-00 A. Spano & Rose L. Spano to American Avenue, Westfield, New Jersey. There is a tax lien in the estimated sum of and the State of New Jersey. MUNICIPALITY: Elizabeth Business Credit, Inc., recorded 5/11/92 in erly line of Anna Street, 125 feet from the It is known and designated as Block No. westerly line of Henry Street. $11,500.00 as of April 4, 2000. Plaintiff Tax LOT NO. ACCT# 1192 BLOCK COUNTY: UNION STATE OF NEW Mortgage Book 4502 Page 31in the origi- 536, Lot No. 1-B (assessed as Block No. Prior lien(s): Mortgage made by Carmen advises that the municipal tax office should NO. WARD 7 F/K/A LOT NO. 41 BLOCK JERSEY. nal amount of $30,000.00 which is alleged 4901, Lot No. 72). be contacted to obtain any additional tax NO. 118 STREET AND STREET NO: 651 to have been paid in full. Old Republic Rios to John Pushko & Sharon, h/w re- The dimensions are: 50 feet wide by 100 corded 3/23/98 in Mortgage Book 6598, amounts that may be due. COMMONLY KNOWN AS 168 SMITH Mckinley Street National Title Insurance Company has feet long. page 127, in the original amount of CONCISE DESCRIPTION STREET, ELIZABETH, NEW JERSEY TAX BLOCK AND LOT NOS.: agreed to provide purchaser at sale with a Nearest cross street: Sycamore Street. 1. Municipality: City of Elizabeth; 07201 BLOCK NO.: 4 LOT NO.: 1029 letter of indemnification or will insure said $21,250.00. Plaintiff alleges that said mort- Prior lien(s): None. gage has been paid in full. Total due for 2. Tax Lot No. 15 Block No. 8; Dimensions of the Lot are (Approximately) DIMENSIONS OF LOT: 60 feet x purchaser without exception. SUBJECT SUBJECT TO UNPAID TAXES AND property taxes and unpaid water/sewer is 3. Property Street Address: 543 Adams 25.00 feet wide by 96.54 feet long. 74.30 feet TO UNPAID TAXES AND OTHER MU- OTHER MUNICIPAL ASSESSMENTS, Avenue; Nearest Cross Street: Situated on the NEAREST CROSS STREET: Corner of NICIPAL ASSESSMENTS, AMOUNT $5,512.19 as of 4/22/01. Subject to un- AMOUNT DUE IS AVAILABLE IN THE paid taxes and municipal liens. Amount 4. Dimensions: 46.75 feet X 100 feet; westerly side of Smith Street, 35.00 feet Mckinley Street & Richmond Street. DUE IS AVAILABLE IN THE SHERIFF’S SHERIFF’S OFFICE OR FROM PLAIN- due will be announced at the Sheriff’s Sale 5. Nearest Cross: 50 feet; from the southerly side of Livingston Street. SUPERIOR INTERESTS (if any): NONE OFFICE OR FROM PLAINTIFF’S AT- TIFF’S ATTORNEYS UPON WRITTEN 6. Feet to Nearest Cross: Julia Street. There is due approximately the sum of There is due approximately the sum of TORNEYS UPON WRITTEN REQUEST or is available upon written request to REQUEST TO PLAINTIFF’S ATTORNEYS. plaintiff’s attorneys. There is due approximately the sum of ONE-HUNDRED SEVENTY THOUSAND ONE-HUNDRED SIXTY SEVEN THOU- TO PLAINTIFF’S ATTORNEYS. There is due approximately the sum of There is due approximately the sum of TWO-HUNDRED FORTY THREE THOU- THREE-HUNDRED FIFTY SIX & 33/100 SAND FIVE-HUNDRED EIGHTY NINE & There is due approximately the sum of TWO-HUNDRED EIGHTY SEVEN THOU- SAND SIX-HUNDRED SEVENTY THREE ($170,356.33) together with lawful interest 78/100 ($167,589.78) together with lawful THREE-HUNDRED EIGHTY THREE ONE-HUNDRED SEVENTEEN THOU- SAND NINE-HUNDRED NINETY EIGHT SAND SIX-HUNDRED TWENTY & 42/ & 31/100 ($243,673.31) together with lawful and costs. interest and costs. THOUSAND ONE-HUNDRED SIXTY & 17/100 ($287,998.17) together with lawful 100 ($117,620.42) together with lawful in- interest and costs. There is a full legal description on file in There is a full legal description on file in FIVE & 51/100 ($383,165.51) together with interest and costs. There is a full legal description on file in the Union County Sheriff’s Office. the Union County Sheriff’s Office. lawful interest and costs. terest and 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 Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn 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 this sale. this sale. the Union County Sheriff’s Office. The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this sale. RALPH FROEHLICH RALPH FROEHLICH The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this sale. this sale. RALPH FROEHLICH SHERIFF SHERIFF this sale. RALPH FROEHLICH RALPH FROEHLICH & 8/23/01 Fee: $191.76SHERIFF & SHAPIRO8/23/01 & KREISMAN, Fee: $191.76 & WILLIAM8/16/01 M. E. POWERS, Fee:JR. $187.68 & 8/16/01RALPH Fee: FROEHLICH $230.52 & 8/16/01 Fee: $228.48 & 8/30/01 Fee: $206.04SHERIFF SALVATORE L. 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PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood Thursday, August 16, 2001 Page 13 Mojave Grill Men Roast Chico’s Bail Bonds, 7-4

By STEVEN KRAKAUER up hitter Jeff Kaszak. Kaszak folded Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times under the pressure, however, flying The second game of the Scotch out to shallow center to end the game. Plains B-division finals proved to be The strength for Mojave really another scorch by Mojave Grill as came from their five-eight hitters they defeated Chico’s Bail Bonds, 7- (Tufaro, team-captain Randy 4, on August 7 at Brookside Park in Tarnofsky, Dave Martorano and Scotch Plains. Chico’s hitting was Larneva). The quartet combined for stuck in the “big house” without bail, nine of the 15 hits by the team, and as they managed to work a runner scored four of the seven runs. across the plate in only two of nine The unsung hero for Chico’s was innings. Mojave Grill served up their Greg Watson, who whacked a double main entre during the third, fourth and two singles despite hitting in the and fifth innings, scoring five of its No. 11 spot. In fact, there was only runs and cooking a delectable mix of one other hit by a Bondsman below Steven Krakauer for The Westfield Leader and The Times extra-base hits. the sixth spot. SMASHING AN RBI TRIPLE...Mojave Grill’s Dave Martorano cooks up an David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times RBI triple against Chico’s Bail Bonds. Martorano finished 2-for-4 with an RBI Mojave’s Rocky Tufaro pitched a Captain Tarnofsky put the game EXPLAINING THE RULES...Resolute Mike Cummings explains the rules of and a run scored. gem, retiring eight Chico’s batters in into perspective after the big win. 1873 Vintage Base Ball to a young fan while teammates concentrate on the game. a row at one point in the early game. “We’re just a bunch of old guys, but Meanwhile, Mojave Grill scored first, we should win tomorrow,” he said. with an RBI ground out by Ollie Mojave Grill 002 210 002 7 Westfield Blue Capture Third Androwski and an RBI sac fly by Chico’s 000 030 100 4 Vintage Base Ball Catches On, Bob Chez. Great base running by Billy Scott set up the run-scoring WTA Mixed Doubles In Cal Ripkin World Series outs. Atlantics Sink Resolutes, 38-37 CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 In the top of the fifth, the Grillers Tennis Ladder Told: CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 fired up the broiler for another run. The August 12 standings listed below double along with delayed steals of was credited with the win. “Chez” was at it again, knocking a Mike Flanagan, Roselle’s Mike the Atlantics’ bats remained hot and home executed by Dan Sullivan and The Blue got revenge on August 8 follow on our most active reporting pe- rocket just inches away from the left riod so far this season. One team has Cummings and Springfield’s Bill two more runs were scored to secure Michael Forgash. In the fifth, by downing Newburgh, Ind., 6-3, in field fence, settling for an RBI- already qualified for the playoff and Heaney scored seven runs in the the victory. a rematch. Newburgh’s double. Down 5-0 in the bottom of several others are within reach. Please fourth and eight more in the fifth to “We started really clean and Robby Ort tripled in the the inning, the sixth and seventh record your matches at (908) 317-0001 elevate the Resolutes to a 21-11 lead. smooth in the early innings,” first then scored on a sac- batters bailed Chico’s out. Paul extension no. 6 but contact Irwin Defensively, shortstop Ferrone Salomone, the team captain, said. rifice fly to right by Gra- Liccoti thumped a two-run triple and Bernstein directly if you have any com- made several smooth plays includ- “But in the eighth, everybody started ham Saiko. Westfield an- Brian Donnelly singled in a third as ments or questions. ing a leaping, bare-handed snag in dropping the ball. It was contagious.” swered with three in the Chico’s pounded themselves into 1. Aliche/Aliche (7) the first inning. Second baseman Ray Salomone continued, “This kind top of the second on striking distance of the lead. 2 .Bernstein/Bernstein (8) Pinho of Scotch Plains showed his of defensive collapse is reminiscent singles by Forgash, Reiss 3. Abramowitz/Eisenberg (4) Neither team would score again 4. Cohen/Cohen (3) range with a running grab in the of last year. We’ve worked hard on and Dan Sullivan. until the seventh inning, when 5. Freundlich/Freundlich (4) second inning and first baseman improving the defense and so far this Burgdorf followed with a Liccoti was at it again with his third 6. Myers/Darmanin (7) Heaney delighted the onlookers with year it’s been much better. Hopefully two RBI double to the gap RBI of the day, singling in Larry 7. Karnish/Karnish (5) a back-peddling, ground-falling catch this was just one of those things.” in right center. Westfield 8. Buckman/Buckman (2) Marsella. Unfortunately for Chico’s, 9. Futamura/Futamura (4) in the fourth. Salomone in left per- “We have a chance to get it back went on to add a run in the that would be the last Bonds man to 10. Wilhelm/Wilhelm (1) formed a magical catch in the fifth. next week at their field,” said right fourth, then two more in cross the plate. 11. Bender/Bender (3) The Resolutes maintained the lead fielder Andy Singer as the Resolutes the fifth on a two-run Mojave Grill, however, still had 12. Purdy/Shannon (1) and held a 27-16 advantage, heading will travel to Smithtown to play the single by Lessner. room for dessert as superstar Mike 13. Brown/Mackey(1) to the bottom of the seventh. Then Atlantics in an 1864 rules match. Newburgh scored twice Larneva dished out a two-run triple. the bottom of the defensive barrel The Elizabeth Resolutes play by in the bottom of the fifth. Larneva finished the day 2-4 with PUBLIC NOTICE dropped out. ABBC answered with 1873 rules at their home games. Burgdorf finished 2-for- three RBI and also played an appe- SHERIFF’S SALE eight runs in the inning then overrun Resolutes 600 783 3 1 9 37 4. Munizzi doubled and tizing second base, letting nothing SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, the Resolutes with 12 runs in the ABBC 155 032 8(12) 2 38 scored. Saunders pitched within reach pass him by. CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, eighth to take a 36-28 lead. four strong innings allow- Chico’s put up a valiant plea in the DOCKET NO. F-19350-00 The Resolutes retook the lead by WTA Men’s Masters ing only one hit. bottom of the ninth, even loading the BANC ONE FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC., one with nine runs in the ninth, but “Our second game bases with two outs for their clean- PLAINTIFF vs. KERRY A. RODRIGUEZ, ET Tennis Ladder Told: against Newburgh was AL., DEFENDANT. The WTA Men’s Masters Tennis Lad- definitely our best game. PUBLIC NOTICE CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, PUBLIC NOTICE der for the period ending August 12 in- Newburgh was absolutely DATED MAY 11, 2001 FOR SALE OF BOROUGH OF FANWOOD cludes five matches and a change in the SHERIFF’S SALE MORTGAGED PREMISES. standings. Five people registered five HAVING A GREAT WORLD SERIES...Matt the finest team that we have ever played,” em- SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, By virtue of the above-stated writ of ex- NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that games or more and two have qualified for Munizzi was one of several Westfield Blues who CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, ecution to me directed I shall expose for sale Ordinance No. 01-14-R the post-season tournament. The regular had a great Cal Ripkin World Series. phasized Kent. “They had DOCKET NO. F-276-01 by public vendue, at the Union County Ad- AN ORDINANCE AMENDING season of the ladder ends on Monday, a 94-4 record over three OCWEN FEDERAL BANK, FSB, ministration Building, 1st Floor, 10 CHAPTER 93, OF THE CODE OF September 3, at 6 p.m. Check ladder Brendan Burgdorf stole home and seasons.” PLAINTIFF vs. JOHN HINSON, ET Elizabethtown Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jer- THE BOROUGH OF FANWOOD results at www.westfieldnj.com/wta. Michael Lessner, who laid down a Westfield’s wonderful run ended ALS, DEFENDANT. sey on WEDNESDAY THE 22ND DAY OF RELATING TO LAND USE 1. Mike McGlynn (14) bunt single, also scored. on August 9 when Meridian, Miss. CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, AUGUST A.D., 2001 at two o’clock in the 2. Irwin Bernstein (9) Kent said, after the loss to scored four runs in the top of the fifth DATED MAY 11, 2001 FOR SALE OF afternoon of said day. All successful bid- was passed and adopted on the second and 3. Donald Dohm (5) Newburgh, “When you lose 10-0 in to pull out a 12-10 victory. Westfield MORTGAGED PREMISES. ders must have 20% of their bid available in final reading at a meeting of the Mayor and 4. Dewey Rainville (6) you first game, you start wondering had a huge eight-run fourth inning to By virtue of the above-stated writ of ex- cash or certified check at the conclusion of Council of the Borough of Fanwood held on 5. Bob Kolesik (3) ecution to me directed I shall expose for sale the sales. August 9, 2001. 6. Len Cerefice (5) whether you really belong there. Our take a 10-8 lead. Burgdorf had a 7. Tom Rucinski (2) kids settled down, realized what had triple and four RBI and Kent scored by public vendue, at the Union County Ad- The judgment amount is ONE-HUN- This Ordinance shall take effect immedi- ministration Building, 1st Floor, 10 ately after final passage and publication as 8. Lloyd Marks (1) happened and realized what they twice. Kenny Roberts led Meridian, DRED SEVENTY THREE THOUSAND 9. Joe Donnolo (3) Elizabethtown Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jer- SIX-HUNDRED EIGHTY FOUR & 42/100 required by law. COUNTY: UNION STATE OF NEW 10. Ernest Jacob (1) needed to do against Oahu. We going 4-for-5 with two doubles and sey on WEDNESDAY THE 29TH DAY OF ($173,684.42). JERSEY. 1 T – 8/16/01, The TimesEleanor Fee: McGovern $17.34 11. John Dalton (1) quickly broke out, ran the bases ag- four runs scored. Jett Miller had two AUGUST A.D., 2001 at two o’clock in the DOCKET NO.: F-19350-00 gressively, stole home a couple of hits, including a triple. STREET AND STREET NO: 756 Magie Borough Clerk afternoon of said day. All successful bid- AvenueMUNICIPALITY: Elizabeth times on delayed steals and really Meridian then was edged in the ders must have 20% of their bid available in TAX BLOCK AND LOT NOS.:
      rattled their confidence.” championship game, 12-2, by Glenn cash or certified check at the conclusion of BLOCK NO.: 10 LOT NO.: 1327 

 Next, Westfield got superb pitch- Allen, Va. the sales. ATHLETIC DIMENSIONS OF LOT: 40 feet x 100 feet    !"# ing performances from Pusar and “FINAL 4” GAMES The judgment amount is ONE-HUNDRED NEAREST CROSS STREET: 80 feet Burgdorf to defeat host Vincennes, 123 456 R H E THIRTY THOUSAND NINE-HUNDRED from Crawford Place BALANCE 4-1, on August 7 to advance to the Westfield 030 120 6 7 0 SEVENTEEN & 00/100 ($130,917.00). SUPERIOR INTERESTS (if any): NONE final four. The Blue scored two runs Newburgh 100 020 3 3 0 MUNICIPALITY: Town of Westfield There is due approximately the sum of F     G in the bottom of the first on three Meridian 103 440 12 13 0 COUNTY AND STATE: County of Union, TWO-HUNDRED NINE THOUSAND FIVE- Westfield 002 800 10 6 0 State of New Jersey HUNDRED TWENTY TWO & 75/100 bunt singles, a single and an error, STREET AND STREET NUMBER: 1030 then added two more in the fifth on ($209,522.75) together with lawful interest
 PUBLIC NOTICE North Avenue and costs. singles by Mike Carpetto, Todd TAX LOT AND BLOCK NUMBERS: Lot Nike cleats, pads and other equipment by Adams Saunders, Mike Munizzi and Pusar. There is a full legal description on file in TOWN OF WESTFIELD No.: 35; Block No.: 801 the Union County Sheriff’s Office. Vincennes scored a run in the sixth. INVITATION TO BID DIMENSIONS: Approximately irregular: The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn Catchers Matt Reiss and Spencer 50 feet X 130 feet this sale.  Cassidy combined for three throw- Sealed proposals will be received by the NEAREST CROSS STREET: is approxi- RALPH FROEHLICH Adidas & Puma Footwear shinguards, clothing and balls outs and snuffed all attempted stolen Town of Westfield in the Council Chambers mately Edgewood Avenue SHERIFF bases on the part of Vincennes. Pusar, at the Municipal Building, 425 East Broad There is due approximately the sum of WILLIAM M. E. POWERS, JR. who pitched the first three innings, Street, Westfield, New Jersey, at 10:00 AM ONE-HUNDRED THIRTY EIGHT THOU- CHARTERED
   prevailing time on Tuesday, September 4, SAND SIX-HUNDRED SIXTY EIGHT & 737 Stokes Road 2001, for the “2001 VARIOUS ROAD IM- PeNN, MOnto, Grays sticks and other equipment PUBLIC NOTICE 44/100 ($138,668.44) together with lawful PO Box 1088 PROVEMENTS IN THE TOWN interest and costs. &Medford, 8/16/01 New Jersey 08055-9962 Fee: $187.68 TOWN OF WESTFIELD WESTFIELD, NEW JERSEY.” There is a full legal description on file in CH-756024 (WL) The work under this Proposal includes   INVITATION TO BIDDERS the Union County Sheriff’s Office. 4 T - 7/26, 8/2,PUBLIC 8/9 NOTICE the furnishing of all labor, materials and The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn Choose from a wide range of running shoes SHERIFF’S SALE Notice is hereby given that sealed propos- equipment necessary to complete the work this sale. SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, als will be received by the Purchasing Agent as shown on the Contract Drawings and RALPH FROEHLICH CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, of the Town of Westfield in the County of described in the Contract Specifications, SHERIFF & 8/23/01 Fee: $177.48 DOCKET NO. F-2644-01 PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE Union, for: and Proposals shall be in accordance with MITCHELL H. BERGER, P.A. - ALLIANCE MORTGAGE COMPANY, such Drawings and Specifications and the LAW OFFICES SHERIFF’S SALE SHERIFF’S SALE VALET PARKING SERVICES PUBLIC NOTICE PLAINTIFF vs. MARY JANE DRYER terms proposed in the Contract. 24 Park Avenue SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, FOR MUNICIPAL LOT #3 AND THE BANK OF NEW YORK, ET The major itmes of work under this con- West Orange,SHERIFF’S New Jersey SALE 07052 CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, ALS, DEFENDANT. Said sealed bids will be opened and read tract include, but are not limited to, the CH-756038SUPERIOR (WL) COURT OF NEW JERSEY, DOCKET NO. F-206-01 DOCKET NO. F-2788-00 CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, in public at Westfield Town Hall on Thurs- following in estimated quantities: 4CHANCERY T - 8/2, 8/9, DIVISION, 8/16 UNION COUNTY, ASSOCIATES HOME EQUITY SER- THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS day, August 30, 2001, at 10:00 A.M. local DOCKET NO. F-858-01 DATED MAY 07, 2001 FOR SALE OF VICES, PLAINTIFF vs. FRANCISCO TRUSTEE UNDER THE POOLING AND 1,800 square yards of 4 inches thick prevailing time. FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE MORTGAGED PREMISES. RODRIGUES, ET AL., DEFENDANT. SERVICING AGREEMENT DATED AS stabilized base course Specifications, Contract Documents, and ASSOCIATION, PLAINTIFF vs. ABRAHAM By virtue of the above-stated writ of ex- CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, OF NOVEMBER 1, 1996 FOR METRO- 27,500 square yards of 2 inches Proposal Forms may be obtained in the AVECILLAS, ET ALS., DEFENDANT. ecution to me directed I shall expose for sale DATED MAY 31, 2001 FOR SALE OF POLITAN ASSET FUNDING, INC., MORT- thick surface course Administrator’s Office, 425 East Broad CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, by public vendue, at the Union County Ad- MORTGAGED PREMISES. GAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFI- 185 cubic yards of roadway Street, Westfield, New Jersey during the DATED MAY 09, 2001 FOR SALE OF ministration Building, 1st Floor, 10 By virtue of the above-stated writ of ex- CATES, SERIES 1996-A, PLAINTIFF vs. excavation, unclassified hours of 8:30 A.M. and 4:30 P.M., Monday MORTGAGED PREMISES. Elizabethtown Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jer- ecution to me directed I shall expose for sale HUGO PADILLA, ET AL, DEFENDANT. 5,000 linear feet of granite block through Friday. Questions should be re- By virtue of the above-stated writ of ex- sey on WEDNESDAY THE 22ND DAY OF by public vendue, at the Union County Ad- CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, curbing ferred to the Administrator’s Office at (908) ecution to me directed I shall expose for sale AUGUST A.D., 2001 at two o’clock in the ministration Building, 1st Floor, 10 DATED MAY 10, 2001 FOR SALE OF 1,500 square feet of 4 inches thick 789-4040. by public vendue, at the Union County Ad- afternoon of said day. All successful bid- Elizabethtown Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jer- MORTGAGED PREMISES. concrete walk Bids must be made on Proposal Forms to ministration Building, 1st Floor, 10 ders must have 20% of their bid available in sey on WEDNESDAY THE 12TH DAY OF By virtue of the above-stated writ of ex- 450 linear feet of reinforcing fabric be furnished by the Administrator in the Elizabethtown Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jer- cash or certified check at the conclusion of SEPTEMBER A.D., 2001 at two o’clock in ecution to me directed I shall expose for sale Reset 42 manhole frames manner designated therein and required in sey on WEDNESDAY THE 29TH DAY OF the sales. the afternoon of said day. All successful by public vendue, at the Union County Ad- the Specifications and must be enclosed in The successful bidder shall start con- AUGUST A.D., 2001 at two o’clock in the The judgment amount is SIXTY EIGHT bidders must have 20% of their bid available ministration Building, 1st Floor, 10 a sealed envelope bearing the name and struction ten (10) days after notice of award afternoon of said day. All successful bid- THOUSAND TWENTY NINE & 49/100 in cash or certified check at the conclusion Elizabethtown Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jer- address of the bidder, and the name of the of Contract is given, and shall complete all ders must have 20% of their bid available in ($68,029.49). of the sales. sey on WEDNESDAY THE 5TH DAY OF project marked plainly on the outside: “Va- work within ninety (90) calendar days after cash or certified check at the conclusion of The property to be sold is located in the The judgment amount is FIFTY EIGHT SEPTEMBER A.D., 2001 at two o’clock in let Parking Services for Municipal Lot notice to proceed. the sales. City of Elizabeth, County of Union and State THOUSAND FIVE-HUNDRED FIFTY & the afternoon of said day. All successful #3”, addressed to the Purchasing Agent, Proposals shall be in writing on the forms The judgment amount is TWO-HUNDRED of New Jersey. 92/100 ($58,550.92). bidders must have 20% of their bid available Town Hall, 425 East Broad Street, Westfield, furnished and must be delivered at the place SEVEN THOUSAND SIX-HUNDRED It is commonly known as 124 Fulton Street, The property to be sold is located in the in cash or certified check at the conclusion New Jersey, 07090. and before the hour above mentioned, and EIGHTY & 16/100 ($207,680.16). Elizabeth, New Jersey. city of Elizabeth in the County of Union, of the sales. Each bid must be accompanied by a must be accompanied by a certified check The property to be sold is located in the It is known and designated as Block No. 2, New Jersey. The judgment amount is ONE-HUNDRED certified check, cashier’s check or bid bond or bid bond payable to the Town of Westfield Borough of Mountainside in the County of Lot No. 536W02. Commonly known as: 1037-1041 Grove TWENTY FIVE THOUSAND EIGHT HUN- in favor of the Town of Westfield, in an in an amount equal to at least ten percent Union, New Jersey. The dimensions are approximately 25.00 Street, Elizabeth, New Jersey 07201 DRED TWENTY THREE & 42/100 amount equal to ten percent (10%) of the (10%) of the base amount of the bid, but not Commonly known as: 1279 Poplar Av- feet wide by 100.00 feet long. Tax Lot No. 508E in Block No. 6 ($125,823.42). total of said proposal, but not in excess of less than $500.00 nor more than $20,000.00. enue, Mountainside, New Jersey 07092 Nearest cross street: Situate on the south- Dimensions of Lot: (Approximately) 42 Municipality: Elizabeth $20,000.00. In addition, said proposal must Each bid must also be accompanied by a Tax Lot No. 5 in Block No. 16 A westerly line of Fulton Street, 300.30 feet feet wide by 150 feet long Street Address: 1201 Chestnut Street, be accompanied by a Consent of Surety in Surety Company Certificate stating that said Dimensions of Lot: (Approximately) 150 from the northwesterly line of First Street. Nearest Cross Street: Situate on the Elizabeth, New Jersey 07202 writing by a surety company authorized to do Surety company will provide the bidder with feet wide by 130 feet long Prior lien(s): Total due for unpaid water/ northeasterly side of Grove Street 321.71 Tax Lot No.: 92 business in the State of New Jersey and the required Performance bond in the full Nearest Cross Street: Situate on the south- sewer charges is $316.38. Subject to un- feet from the Southeasterly side of Tax Block No.: 11 approved by the Town Council to the effect amount of the Contract, by a Non-Collusion easterly line of Poplar Avenue. paid taxes and municipal liens. Amount Rahway Avenue. Approximate dimensions: 106.00 feet x that it will furnish all bonds required by the Affidavit and a Contractor’s Qualification There is due approximately the sum of due will be announced at the Sheriff’s Sale There is due approximately the sum of 30.00 feet x 105 feet 6 inches x 30.00 feet contract documents. Statement, Statement of Ownership, on the TWO-HUNDRED TWENTY THREE or is available upon written request to SIXTY TWO THOUSAND TWO-HUN- Nearest cross street: Trinity Place Bidders shall be required to submit a forms included in and explained in the con- THOUSAND THREE-HUNDRED FIFTY plaintiff’s attorneys. DRED EIGHTY NINE & 42/100 There is due approximately the sum of notarized non-collusion affidavit in accor- tract documents. SEVEN & 71/100 ($223,357.71) together There is due approximately the sum of ($62,289.42) together with lawful interest ONE-HUNDRED EIGHTY FOUR THOU- dance with N.J.S.A. 52:34-15 and also a list Bidders must be in compliance with all with lawful interest and costs. SEVENTY ONE THOUSAND SEVEN- and costs. SAND SIXTY EIGHT & 74/100 in accordance with N.J.S.A. 52:25-24.2 of provisions of Chapter 127 P.L. 1975 supple- There is a full legal description on file in HUNDRED FIFTY SEVEN & 68/100 There is a full legal description on file in ($184,068.74) together with lawful interest all stockholders of the corporation or part- ment to the law against discrimination (Affir- the Union County Sheriff’s Office. ($71,757.68) together with lawful interest the Union County Sheriff’s Office. and costs. ners of the partnership who own ten (10%) mative Action) and must pay workmen the The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn and costs. The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn There is a full legal description on file in percent or more of the stock or of the part- prevailing wage rates promulgated by the this sale. There is a full legal description on file in this sale. the Union County Sheriff’s Office. nership. The successful bidder shall be New Jersey State Department of Labor and RALPH FROEHLICH the Union County Sheriff’s Office. RALPH FROEHLICH The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn required to comply with the New Jersey Industry for this project, copies of which are SHERIFF The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn SHERIFF this sale. prevailing wage law (N.J.S.A. 34:1 1-56.25, on file in the Office of the Town engineer. ZUCKER, GOLDBERG this sale. ZUCKER GOLDBERG & ACKERMAN, RALPH FROEHLICH et seq.) and the New Jersey affirmative Plans and specifications may be seen or & ACKERMAN, ATTORNEYS RALPH FROEHLICH ATTORNEYS SHERIFF 1 actionT – 08/16/01, law (N.J.S.A. The Leader 10:5-31, Fee:et seq.). $54.06 1 procuredT – 8/16/01, ($25) The at Leader the office Fee:of the $63.24 Town & 11398/23/01 Spruce Drive Fee: $185.64 & 8/16/01 Fee: $206.04SHERIFF & 11399/6/01 Spruce Drive Fee: $191.76 & PLUESE,8/30/01 ETTIN, Fee: $191.76 The right is reserved by the Town Council Engineer, Public Works Center, 959 North PO Box 1024 STERN LAVINTHAL, FRANKENBERG, PO Box 1024 BECKER & SALTZMAN to reject any and all bids and to waive Avenue West, Westfield, New Jersey. The CYANMountainside, New YELLOW Jersey 07092-0024 MAGENTANORGAARD & KAPNICK, BLACKLL Mountainside, New Jersey 07092-0024 A DIV. OF KATZ, ETTIN, LEVINE, informalities or technical defects therein Mayor and Council reserve the right to reject 1-908-233-8500 Suite 300 1-908-233-8500 905 North Kings Highway and to accept such bid as shall be in the any bid, and to waive any informality in any File No. XRZ L 44360 293 Eisenhower Parkway File No.: XCZ L 43966 Cherry Hill, New Jersey 08034 interest of the Town of Westfield. bid, if in the interest of the Town, it is CH-756031 (WL) Livingston, New Jersey 07039-1711 CH-756058 (WL) CH-756051 (WL) Bernard Heeney deemed advisable to do so. 4 T - 8/2, 8/9, 8/16 CH-756025 (WL) 4 T - 8/16, 8/23, 8/30 4 T - 8/9, 8/16, 8/23 Town Clerk 4 T - 7/26, 8/2, 8/9 Kenneth B. Marsh Town Engineer Page 14 Thursday, August 16, 2001 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Westfield PAL Boys Attend Charles Way Football Camp In late June, 15 members of the at the most critical moment. Westfield PAL football team attended Short spoke about what it was like to the New York Giants/Charles Way Foot- be a rookie on the team while Rosenthal ball camp which was held on the grounds talked of his days as a player at Notre of East Stroudsburg University in Penn- Dame and, how much he loves football sylvania. practice. “It was great week enjoyed by our While each of the players spoke about players. Once again, we had the biggest how important the game of football is to turnout of players from any one team” them, they all stressed how it is more remarked Coach John Dugan who at- important to achieve good grades and tended the camp with the boys as a make proper choices to stay out of trouble coach, “I don’t know who had more fun especially when it comes to peer pres- this week, the kids who attended the sure involving drugs and alcohol. camp, or the Giants players who visited “All of the players worked extremely and worked with the boys.” hard,” reported Coach Dugan. “They Some of the Giants in attendance were seemed to have learned a lot from the former player and current assistant coach professional players and coaches who Charles Way, backup quarterback Jason worked with them throughout the week TRI-COUNTY CHAMPS...The Scotch Plains-Fanwood 14-year-old baseball David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times Garrett, rookie linebacker Brandon Short during daily triple session workouts.” team recently won the Tri-County crown. Pictured, left to right, are: kneeling, Madison Golf Pro Craig Lindsey and offensive lineman Mike Rosenthal, All of the Westfield PAL players are Sal Cerchio, Dylan DeMarsico, Michael Baumwoll and Matt Scibek; standing, among others. preparing for the upcoming season which Manager Rich Varsolona, Andrew LoBrace, Kevin Urban, Chris D’Annunzio, While Way gave a very motivating starts in early September. Preseason mini Marco Giasullo, Mike DiNizo, Matt LoBrace, Sean Varsolona, James Scalfaro speech to the boys about his upbringing camp will be held on August 28, 29 and and Coach Noel DeMarsico. Not pictured are: Coach John Deegan, Dan Deegan, Madison Golf Pro Explains in the drug and crime infested streets of 30 from 6 to 8 p.m. in Tamaques Park. If Drew Howell, Coach Bob Moskal, Robert Moskal and Johnny Maloney. Philadelphia, and, how he beat the odds interested in signing up, you may pick up of not becoming a “statistic,” Garrett applications at Kehlers Athletic Balance Hitting Out of a Bunker explained how important it is to always Sporting Goods Store located on South be ready to play since you never know Avenue, or, by calling the PAL offices at SP-F Baseball 14s Capture By CRAIG LINDSEY players do not take a big enough follow when you will be called upon in a game (908) 233-7105. Bunker shots should not be feared. though. That is the big key to hitting Having a proper technique is one thing, these shots more effectively. Take a few Tri-County Championship but having the confidence to make a big minutes before your round to hit a few swing is the most important. bunker shots and you will be knocking The Scotch Plains-Fanwood 14-year- D’Annunzio each walked to load the Once you have evaluated your posi- them stiff in no time. old baseball team defeated Linden, 5-2, bases then Marco Giasullo and Varsolona tion, being it a longer bunker shot or a Craig Lindsey is the Head Golf Pro at and, 4-2, to claim the Tri-County title. In followed with RBI walks to give the shorter shot, set yourself accordingly to Madison Golf Club. For instructions or game one, Chris D’Annunzio pitched a Raiders a 4-2 lead. Mike DiNizo singled the situation. Here’s how. further information, please call (973) complete game, yielding just four hits in the sixth then later scored when Shorter bunker shot: Find your tar- 377-5264. while striking out six. Sean Varsolona Giasullo reached first safely on an error. get line and set your feet, hips and shoul- won the second game by striking out In game two, Varsolona threw to first ders left (open) to that line. Aim the WTA Women Singles nine while walking three and allowing baseman James Scalfaro to record a key leading edge of your sand wedge at the five hits. pick off, then fanned a batter to avert a target. Address the ball middle to for- Tennis Ladder Told: In game one, Linden scored two runs first-inning disaster. In second, Urban ward in your stance, set the club face in the first but catcher Kevin Urban thumped a triple to deep right center and about two inches behind the ball. Use a Listed below are the standings for the Westfield Tennis Association Women’s gunned down a runner attempting to later scored on an error. DiNizo was hit- three-quarter back swing and a big fol- steal third. Afterwards, D’Annunzio shut by-a-pitch and LoBrace walked to load low through to help the ball up and out of Singles Ladder, which reflect a few late season upsets among the 43 matches down Linden for the next four innings. the bases. Scibek scored on a passed ball. the bunker. In the fifth, Varsolona, playing second, Varsolona retired the side in order in Longer bunker shots: Find your tar- played through August 12. Thirty-four players have qualified for the playoffs. made a key fielding play. In the top of the second, striking out two but, in the get line again, but aim your feet, hips and the seventh, Linden had the tying run at third, Linden tied the score. Second shoulders parallel to your target line Weekly updated standings (as well as Matches Played) are listed on WTA’s the plate with two outs but D’Annunzio baseman Sal Cerchio turned a double with the club face square to the target. fanned the final batter. play to end the inning. Scibek doubled to The ball position should still be middle web-site: www.westfieldnj.com/wta. Further information about rules or join- Meanwhile, in the second, Raiders right-center in the fourth then scooted to to forward in your stance. This shot will COACH, GIVE US ANOTHER MINUTE...Taking a break from the workouts Matt Scibek and Andrew LoBrace both third on a passed ball. DiNizo walked also require about a three-quarter back ing the ladder is available by calling Jean Power at (908) 654-7418 or e- at NY Giants football camp are from left to right; Scott Newman, Mark Boyd, ripped singles and advanced on a passed and stole second, then Scibek and DiNizo swing and a big follow though. John Dugan, Kyle Zeutonian, Jimmy Ponce, J.T.Sheehan, Eric Anderson, ball. Michael Baumwoll followed with a eventually scored on passed balls. The biggest fault I see is that most mailing [email protected]). This last reporting period concludes at 8 p.m. Jimmy Arbes and Brian Checchio. two-run single. In the fourth, LoBrace Varsolona slammed the door on Linden on Monday, September 3. singled and Baumwoll reached base on a for the remainder of the game. WTA Men’s Singles fielder’s choice. Dylan DeMarsico and The Championship capped a 21-1-2 1. Wendi Cohen (9) 29. Liz Fischer (10) Bernstein Grabs Silver PUBLIC NOTICE record for the team. All the players con- 2. JoAnn Purdy (10) 30. R. Winnicker (8) Irwin Bernstein of Westfield earned a Tennis Ladder Told: 3. Cindy Fechter (10) 31. Kim Rhodes (8) BOROUGH OF FANWOOD PUBLIC NOTICE tributed to the success of the team. 1 Gary Wasserman (11)26 Chris Wendel (7) 4. Karen Dorne (10) 32. G. Luppescu (9) silver medal in the Eastern Masters Re- gional Track and Field Championships NOTICE OF INTRODUCTION OF UNION COUNTY BOARD 2 Robert Errazo (16) 27 Tuyen Diep (7) 5. Deirdre Hewett (10) 33. S. Minken (6) ORDINANCE 01-15-R 3 Joseph Alfano (9) 28 Ross Errazo (2) 6. Jean Power (7) 34. D. Barabas (6) at Springfield, Mass. on August 12. Rep- OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS PUBLIC NOTICE AND PUBLIC HEARING Under the terms of the “Open Public 4 Chris Callahan (9) 29 A. Winnicker (3) 7. Maria Iarochenko (15) 35. A. Colucci (20) resenting the Shore Athletic Club in the BOROUGH OF FANWOOD 5 Vince Camuto (6) 30 Steve Satkin (9) 8. Janice Honymar (15)36. N. Wickwire (18) 65-69 age group, Bernstein recorded a An ordinance was introduced by the Mayor Meetings Act” P.L. 1975 C. 231, the Agenda 6 Chris Camuto (2) 31 A. Ross (12) 9. Vanessa Barber (7) 37. A. Wilhelm (5) time of 2:53.03 take second in the 800- and Council of the Borough of Fanwood on meeting of August 9, 2001 and the Regular NOTICE OF AWARD 7 Steve Parker (9) 32 Mark Jackler (3) 10. Clara Karnish (10) 38. S. Antonelle (10) meter race. August 9, 2001. Copies of this ordinance Meeting of August 16, 2001, of the Board of OF CONTRACT FOR 8 Anil Kapur (6) 33 J. Bender (4) 11. Lauren Stellar (9) 39. Meg Freer (8) can be obtained without cost at the Fanwood Chosen Freeholders of the County of Union, PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 9 Mike Gonnella (8) 34 Joe Donnolo (3) 12. Katherine Kielar (7)40. C. Smillie (11) will be RESCHEDULED. 10 Steven Kreutzer (4) 35 Steve Cheah (2) 13. Andrea Krest (16) 41. Wasilewski (10) WTA Men’s Doubles Borough Hall, 75 North Martine Avenue, RESOLUTION 01-08-113 11 Jason Sprung (6) 36 Alan Lo (2) 14. Suzy Verchick (12) 42. M. Annis (6) Fanwood, New Jersey between the hours of REGU- The Agenda Meeting will be held on CONTRACTOR: Mark Ruderman, 12 Bill Wilhelm (10) 37 M. DeSantis (5) 15. Michele Fine (16) 43. Carol Healey (3) LATE8 a.m. THE and USE 4 p.m., OF Monday SKATEBOARDS, through Friday. ROLLER 13 Russell Finestein (11)38 Peter Yu (1) 16. Robin Bailey (19) 44. K. Coleman (8) Tennis Ladder Told: The purpose of this ordinance is to Tuesday, August 21, 2001. Ruderman & Glickman, P.C., 675 Morris 1. McGlynn/Aliche SKATES, SCOOTERS AND IN-LINE SKATES 14 Peter Magierski (4) 39 D. Rainville (4) 17. Takayo Futamura (9) 45. Ellen Smith (9) in the Borough of Fanwood. This ordinance The Regular Meeting will be held on Avenue, Springfield, New Jersey, 07081 15 Frank DeSantis (7) 40 Jeff Sobel (4) 18. Pat Page (6) 46. Freundlich (5) 2. Gonnella/Wilhelm Tuesday, August 28, 2001. NATURE OF SERVICE: Legal Services 16 Lawrence Seltzer (2) 41 Jim Oslislo 19. Marci Fisher (14) 47. L. Sussman (5) 3. Mancini/Oslislo addresses the use and operation of skate- 4. Satkin/Finestein boards, roller skates, scooters and in-line for Labor, Negotiations / Fanwood PBA 123 17 Neal Luppescu (3) 42 Donald Dohm 20. Monica Gundrum (9) 48. T. Albright (6) th floor, Elizabeth, 18 Dave Leiz (9) 43 David Muroff (1) 21. Evelyn Matino (9) 49. J. Robertson (7) 5. Bender/Parker skates in the Borough and sets up the rules Both meetings will be held at the Union DURATION: For a period ending no 19 Mike Feldman (7) 44 Ernest Jacob (1) 22. Janet Cornell (13) 50. L. Williams (2) 6. Alfano/Majierski and regulations relevant to the LaGrande CountyNew Jersey. Administration Building, later than August 1, 2002 20 Tom Shannon (3) 45 Todd Rell (1) 23. Deirdre Gelinne (20) 51. C. Clevenger (1) 7. Desantis/Callahan Skate Park. ElizabethtownPlease note Plaza, these 6 date changes. AMOUNT: $120.00 / Hour 21 Weldon Chin (6) 46 D. Armstrong (1) 24. Julie Diddell (21) 52. Ofengenden (0) 8. Dreyer/Matthews A public hearing on this ordinance will be BY ORDER OF THE UNION COUNTY A copy of the Resolution and Contract 22 Jaime Celorio (1) 47 John Dalton (1) 25. Mimi Fritz (23) 53. L. Coleman (0) 9. Ferio/Sobel held on September 13, 2001 at 8:00 PM. BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS. relating to the services are on file and 23 David Ferio (6) 48 Warren Siao (2) 26. Lisa Mikovits (10) 54. D. Coleman (0) 10. Verchick/Whelan available for public inspection in the office 11. Diamond/Diamond M. Elizabeth Genievich 24 Simon Lee (2) 49 C. Boright (1) 27. Kathy O’Neill (7) 55. H.Coleman (0) Eleanor McGovern of the Borough Clerk. 25 Allen Yu (1) 50 M. Fischbach (1) 28. Paula Brotman (7) 56. Lori Vitale (0) 12. Cheah/DeSantis 1 T – 8/16/01, The Times Fee: $23.46 1 T – 8/9, 8/16/01 The LeaderClerk Fee: of $42.84 the Board 1 T – 8/16/01, The Times Fee: $19.38 Borough Clerk Eleanor McGovern
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Chemidlin, Jr. of Fanwood nior Vice President on the association’s with the F.S. “Matty” Mathewson Several years ago, Mr. Chemidlin Vice President. He National Board of Rotarian of the Year Award. led the way in establishing the will be responsible Directors from The district includes the Fanwood- Fanwood Foundation. He is also in- for credit policy and 1994-1996. He was Scotch Plains Rotary Club of which volved with the Fanwood Older administration in President of the New Mr. Chemidlin is a member. Men’s League, St. Bart’s Old Timers the bank’s Com- Jersey Chapter from The honor was presented during Softball League, the Fanwood Board Kermit Dyke mercial Lending 1989-1990, Presi- the recent Rotary District No. 7510 of Adjustment and the Scotch Plains Division. dent-elect from Jaycees. He is Past President of St. John J. Dalton convention in Washington, D.C. The * * * * * 1998-1989 and Vice President from district, which represents over 1,500 Helen’s Roman Catholic Church Lorraine Colbert and Eloise Printz individual members, serves Rotary Parish Council in Westfield. of Westfield and Scotch Plains residents 1987-1988. The association represents more than clubs in Central Jersey, including He is a Trustee of the Fanwood Ellen Celefari and Kimberly Steiner, Fanwood-Scotch Plains. Police Bulletproof Vest fund, and and Violeta Punsal of Mountainside 31,500 healthcare financial management professionals employed by hospitals. is on the Board of Directors of the were recently honored for perfect em- The award recognizes those ployee attendance in 2000 at Union Hos- * * * * * Rotarians in the district who have, Rotary-Garby Foundation, distrib- pital, an affiliate of the Saint Barnabas Gwen Watson-Kealy, a resident of over a period of time, best-exempli- uting scholarship money to stu- Health Care System. Westfield, has been re-appointed to serve fied Rotary’s motto – “Service Above dents in the Fanwood-Scotch Each received a certificate of appre- another one-year term as NJ Transit Self.” Plains school system. A number of ciation and a gift at a recent reception. Board of Directors Secretary. Born in Plainfield, the eldest of 11 years ago he co-chaired the Scotch * * * * * Ms. Watson-Kealy, who has been children, Mr. Chemidlin went on to Plains YMCA Building fund, rais- working for NJ Transit since January SERVICE ABOVE SELF...Rotarian Carol Wood presents the F.S. “Matty” The New Jersey Chapter of the become an Air Force pilot, serving in ing $1 million. Mathewson Rotarian of the Year Award to Fred J. Chemidlin, Jr. Healthcare Financial Management As- 1981, was first appointed to the board Fred and Barbara Chemidlin officer position in 1992. the Korean Conflict. He flew a B-52 sociation (HFMA) has announced that bomber and later survived an air- have eight children and 20 grand chapter member John J. Dalton of * * * * * plane crash into the side of a Colo- children. See it all on the Web! www.goleader.com Westfield has been named recipient of Union Hospital, an affiliate of the Saint rado mountain. the 2001 Frederick C. Morgan Achieve- Barnabas Health Care System, recently honored long-time employees at its an- Obtaining a bachelor of science degree from Seton Hall University in PUBLIC NOTICE nual Service Awards Dinner. Locally, Linda Hanna of Westfield was honored South Orange, he founded Family SHERIFF’S SALE for 30 years of service; Kimberly Steiner Investors Company in Fanwood. SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, of Scotch Plains, 15 years; Loraine As a Rotarian for 33 years, Mr. CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, Colbert of Westfield and Dieon Smith Chemidlin has held every office, in- DOCKET NO. F-756-00 of Scotch Plains, 10 years; Nina Lewis cluding Club President for the 1973 EMC MORTGAGE CORPORATION, and Sheilah Silverstein of Westfield and to 1974 term. He was made a Paul PLAINTIFF vs. VIRGILIO DOMINGUEZ, Bruce Swick of Scotch Plains, five years. Harris Fellow in 1980, one of the ET AL, DEFENDANT. * * * * * most prestigious honors in the Ro- CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, David A. Fletcher of Scotch Plains tary. DATED MAY 02, 2001 FOR SALE OF has retired as MORTGAGED PREMISES. Last year, he contributed a size- Trinitas Hospital able donation to the club’s “Gift of By virtue of the above-stated writ of ex- President and Chief ecution to me directed I shall expose for sale Executive Officer Life” program, which inspired other by public vendue, at the Union County Ad- after 34 years in members to complete the funding ministration Building, 1st Floor, 10 healthcare adminis- necessary to bring a 10-month-old Elizabethtown Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jer- tration. baby girl from Panama to the United sey on WEDNESDAY THE 29TH DAY OF Mr. Fletcher will States for life-saving open heart sur- 17 Breeze Knoll Drive, Westfield 224 Kings Court, Mountainside AUGUST A.D., 2001 at two o’clock in the continue to serve gery. Shortly thereafter, the Fanwood- Lovely expanded Ranch on lush 110x238 property on Magnificent custom home features 6 Bedrooms, 4.5 afternoon of said day. All successful bid- David A. Fletcher until next January Scotch Plains Rotary Club presented desirable cul-de-sac featuring: an Entry Foyer w/ Baths, and is situated on a cul-de-sac with .71 acres ders must have 20% of their bid available in as a Trustee on the him with their Volunteer of the Year hardwood floors, guest closet & powder room; a of lush property. Special features include; large cash or certified check at the conclusion of Board of Trinitas Hospital’s parent cor- Living Room w/wood burning fplc; hardwood floors, gourmet Kitchen w/ center-island, first floor Fam- the sales. Award. poration, Trinitas Health, and as Presi- Mr. Chemidlin serves on the Board recessed lighting & sliders to the deck overlooking ily Room w/ stone fplc, first flr laundry, master suite The judgment amount is ONE-HUNDRED dent of the Trinitas Health Foundation. the private rear yard; a Formal Dining Room with w/ walk-in closets, jacuzzi and steam shower, fplc, FIFTY FIVE THOUSAND FORTY SEVEN of Trustees of Prevention Links in * * * * * Clark, an organization which helps chair rail, hardwood floors, recessed lighting & and balcony overlooking inground pool and hot & 09/100 ($155,047.09). Talking Business appears periodically Municipality: City of Elizabeth Union County residents through the sliders to the deck; an Eat-In Kitchen, recently tub. 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PUBLIC NOTICE TOWN OF WESTFIELD INVITATION TO BID Sealed proposals will be received by the Town of Westfield in the Council Chambers at the Municipal Building, 425 East Broad Street, Westfield, New Jersey, at 10:00 AM prevailing time on Tuesday, September 4, BUY FOR $1891 2001, for the “RAHWAY AVENUE TRAF- FIC CALMING IMPROVEMENTS, TOWN OF WESTFIELD, NEW JERSEY.” The work under this Proposal includes the furnishing of all labor, materials and equipment necessary to complete the work as shown on the Contract Drawings and described in the Contract Specifications, and Proposals shall be in accordance with such Drawings and Specifications and the terms proposed in the Contract. The work consists primarily of the con- struction of approximately: 95 tons of bituminous concrete surface course, Mix MOVE RIGHT IN! 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GRACIOUS COLONIAL EXCEPTIONAL LOVELY BRICK RANCH Proposals shall be in writing on the forms Cranford- Professionally lanscaped lot, 4 large Bedrooms, Mountainside- Owners would like offers! 4 Bedrooms, 3 Westfield- 3 Bedrooms, 2 baths, FDR, Eat In Kitchen, Fam. furnished and must be delivered at the place enclosed porch & deck, Eat In Kitchen. $565,000. baths, raised RH, gourmet Eat In Kitchen w/ cherry cabs + Rm, large lot, finished basement & more. $279,900. (052-7789). 2nd Full Kitchen, FR w/fpl, screened porch, cac, CV & (052-7818). and before the hour above mentioned, and more. 449,000. (052-7775). must be accompanied by a certified check or bid bond payable to the Town of Westfield BUY FOR $1731 BUY FOR $2412 BUY FOR $2812 in an amount equal to at least ten percent (10%) of the base amount of the bid, but not less than $500.00 nor more than $20,000.00. 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For purchase prices from $343,751 to $812,500, the monthly payments are to qualified buyers based upon a 20% downpayment and calculated at 6.875% with points in a “Jumbo” 30-year fixed provisions of Chapter 127 P.L. 1975 supple- CHARMING COLONIAL EXCLUSIVE LISTING 2001 COLONIAL rated mortgage with an A.P.R. of 7.188%. An example of a $500,000 loan would mean 360 monthly payments of $3,284.64. Westfield- Living Room w/fpl, Dining Room, 3 Bed- Westfield- This notable10 room Colonial boasts the very Westfield- Expert craftsmanship, open and airy floor Figures herein are approximate and do not include property taxes, hazard insurance, or homeowners association dues for a ment to the law against discrimination (Affir- condominium purchase. Interest rates quoted are as of July 2, 2001, and subject to change. Not responsible for typographical errors. rooms, 2 updated baths & kitchen. $339,000. (053-7821) best of old world charm & amenities set on a tree lined street, plan, tranquil, tree lined street. $535,000. (052-7815). Weichert Financial Services, executive offices 225 Littleton Road in Morris Plains, NJ 07950. 1-800-829-CASH. Licensed by the mative Action) and must pay workmen the NJ Dept of Banking and Insurance. Licensed Mortgage Banker with the State Dept of Banking in NY, CT, and PA. Licensed Lender close to shops, schools, recreation & trans. $459,000. in DE, MD, VA, D.C., GA, AK, TX, IN. Licensed Mortgage Lender in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. License #ML1713, prevailing wage rates promulgated by the Certificate #43155. Equal housing lender. Weichert Financial Services is an affiliate of Weichert, Realtors. (052-7828). New Jersey State Department of Labor and Industry for this project, copies of which are on file in the Office of the Town engineer. Plans and specifications may be seen or 1 procuredT – 8/16/01, ($50) The at Leader the office Fee: of the $ 63.24 Town Engineer, Public Works Center, 959 North CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK Avenue West, Westfield, New Jersey. The Mayor and Council reserve the right to reject any bid, and to waive any informality in any bid, if in the interest of the Town, it is deemed advisable to do so. Kenneth B. Marsh Town Engineer A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood Thursday, August 16, 2001 Page 17 &

July was another terrific month for list- ings and sales. Congratulations to Ed Feeley for achieving Listing Agent of the Coming Next Week: Month and Elizabeth Bataille for Sales • Firing up the kitchen at The Agent of the Month. Super job! Leader and The Times, the A&E Judith Sagan, Vice President editor will cook up some goodies from the state’s best crops. Branch Manager • A young Westfield author Ed Feeley Elizabeth Bataille Listing Agent for July will be interviewed by Kerrianne Sales Agent for July Spellman Cort. Cheri Rogowsky for The Westfield Leader and The Times • In an upcoming issue, how DOWNTOWN JAZZ...Alfred Patterson of Scotch Plains performed with fellow generous was the funding given members of the Alfred Patterson Trio on August 7 as part of the Downtown to arts organizations in our area? Westfield Corporation’s final “Sweet Sounds Downtown” festivities for the year. The evening also included performances by the Phoenix Rising Quartet, CUL-DE-SAC Split Robert Mariner Jazz Trio, Scarlett Blue Band and Soul Jazz Trio. Large, expanded home located in FANWOOD POPCORN™ features 5 Bedrooms, 1.5 Baths, Family room, Eat-In Kitchen with cherry cabinets, Formal Editorial Original Sin: Dining room, Recreation room, lovely mani- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 18 cured property and other updates too numerous ledge, asking if that qualifies as The Film That Fell From Grace to list. $289,900. drawing on the building which One Popcorn, Poor • Two Popcorns, Fair • Three Popcorns, Good • Four Popcorns, Excellent they prohibit. “Yeah,” he responded before hang- 2 popcorns After all, many more people see mov- By MICHAEL GOLDBERGER ies than read novels. Thus I ask you: Is ing up.Following the phone call there any better way to advance a civi- with The Leader and The Times that There is an art to misbehaving. For lization than to showcase human beings FABULOUS CONTEMPORARY afternoon, all writing was removed some nefarious folk it just comes natu- acting on their basest instincts and then rally and passionately, while for others feeding it to your population as enter- 5 Bedroom, 3.5 Bath home on almost one from the ledge of the K•B building. it is an acquired skill, a parasitic func- tainment? Or do I have it confused and half acre of serene property in I’m not trying to be a killjoy and tion motivated by profit. Still others do that’s the sign of a culture in decline? ban children from expressing it for sport, as a nose-thumbing gesture Well anyway, it’s one of the two. MOUNTAINSIDE. 13’ x 26’ gourmet Eat- to a society that will never fully em- In any case, be warned that this refuse In Kitchen, updated roof, CAC, siding, themselves creatively, but I do brace them. And then there are those will be difficult to refuse for those who think the downtown should re- pathetic souls who cause harm or injury gloriously wallow in such doings. For Anderson windows, skylights, finished base- consider allowing the sidewalks not out of a love for doing bad, but as a while pretentious as mystery and inef- ment, 2-car attached garage and more. consequence of their own confused fectual as suspense, Original Sin is and building to be marked up, needs and often verboten desires. sultry as promised. And though the $599,900. detracting from the presentable, Unhappily for humankind but luck- much promoted soft porn scene be- quaint reputation deserving of ily for dramatists, these assorted types tween Angelina Jolie and Antonio of evildoers have a habit of finding each Banderas is not nearly as artistic as its Westfield. Instead of letting every other and wreaking all sorts of havoc counterpart in Body Heat, (1981), the Tom, Dick and Harry write mes- when they conjoin. And predictably thermostat is hiked just as high. sages to each other on the walk- enough, that’s exactly what happens in Reduced to a mass of writhing body director Michael Cristofer’s Original parts, Jolie’s mail order bride and SPACIOUS COLONIAL way, like “Be back soon, Tom.” Sin. Banderas’s coffee plantation baron, shown Lovely home situated on almost 1 acre in “Call me later, Steve,” they might So if you’ve been bemoaning the breaking the connubial ice in 1890s Cuba, SCOTCH PLAINS includes entrance foyer, try using a telephone or e-mail to lack of a traditional trashy read for the are photographed every which way. But beach this summer, take heart. Because the sheer silliness of said bedroom scene 5 Bedrooms, 2.5 baths, Formal Living and communicate. if it’s trash you’re looking for, Original is best illustrated in several camera shots Dining rooms, large Eat-In Kitchen, Family East Broad Street is not a dry- Sin has it in garbage dump, ship it out of looking down from the ceiling. It’s as if state proportions. room with fireplace, screened porch, den, 2- erase board or a mural. Hose it Busby Berkeley (Gold Diggers of 1935) Seagulls have been reported circling had returned, and could only find R-rated car garage, CAC and many other updates. down. Keep it looking respect- above theaters where this movie is show- work. Click-click goes the stop action able. There are other ways to at- ing. It’s this season’s guilty thrills, only shutter, the voluptuaries’ legs telling time $524,900. tract customers without making a packaged in film form. And in the like the hour and minute hands of a naughty greater scheme of things, the change in novelty clock. Or are all those flailing downtown look messy. venue is probably a good thing. limbs actually semaphore signals that the duo is sending out, warning us that it’s all downhill from here? In all fairness, there is more to Origi- nal Sin than one steamy segment. Some would call what remains the plot or story. And those folks would be called LOCATION! LOCATION! LOCATION! charitable. Very charming Colonial located in SCOTCH Set in Cuba to aptly match the tem- PLAINS offers 4 Bedrooms, 2.5 baths, Formal perature of its hedonistic principals, the Living and Dining rooms, parlor with woodstove, actual Mexican locations do evoke the intended mood. But comfortably en- Sun Parlor, spacious Eat-In Kitchen, finished base- sconced in his humongous hacienda, ment, deck and other additonal great features. Near Luis Vargas, a highborn gentleman por- town, school and transportation. $335,000. trayed well enough by Banderas, has thus far resisted the heat. He decides that a marriage of convenience will best suit his temperament. He wants no complications. Passion isn’t for him, or so he says. In other words, he’s got another thing coming. And her name is Julia...or so she says. WELL-MAINTAINED AND SPACIOUS And she certainly is another thing. Split Level home situated on a cul-de-sac She is played to the hilt by Jolie, pedal to the metal just like her Oscar-nomi- in WESTFIELD features 4 Bedrooms, nated stint in Girl Interrupted (2000). 2.5 baths, Living room with raised hearth RADIO CITY ROCKETTE…Radio City Rockette Lisa Matsuoka was one of the Yet at first blush it is difficult to discern guest artists who visited Stars of Tomorrow Performing Arts Camp this summer. whether or not this is a good perfor- fireplace, Formal Dining room, Eat-In The Radio City Rockette, who performed in Will Rogers Follies, conducted three mance. Is she great, just plain hammy, Kitchen, CAC, 2-car attached garage, large dance workshops to groups of enthusiastic campers. Pictured, left to right, are: or a strange synthesis of both? front row, Ms. Matsuoka, Missy Russell and Amanda Stryker of Cranford, There’s no doubt that the emotive Jolie 111’ x 143’ lot with fenced yard and many Whitney Shields of Harmony, Cara Paulan of Westfield and Allison Bunin of has It. Whether she knows what to do with updates. Near schools and park. $539,000. Edison; back row, Rita DeChillo and Lauren Kawczynski of Cranford, Katie it is another story. But still, you’ve got to Rogers of Linden, Lauren Cordes of Westfield and Julia Frieri of Cranford. give her credit for dancing way up there on the rim and along the precipice, for risking it in that thespic land where one false move will deleteriously classify your Man on the Street effort as over the top. And part of the fun of watching her tussle with the temptress BEAUTIFUL TUDOR STYLE COLONIAL CONTINUED FROM PAGE 18 she portrays here is knowing that she Perfectly beautiful home in WESTFIELD “It was trashy. I loved it,” she offensive are in the minority, but herself probably isn’t exactly sure where includes 5 Bedrooms, 3 baths, Formal Din- said. “It was also on Wednesday. networks may be pushing people she’s taking the mysterious Julia. We wonder if the actress’ psychological ac- ing room, Eat-In Kitchen, hardwood floors, By Wednesday all I needed was a away as premises become increas- robatics will eventually land her charac- good dose of trashy nonsense.” ingly lurid. ter in good dramatic stead. new Family room and finished full base- Of course this genre has a few It should be noted that the real- I personally find the vamp type sort ment. Near transportation and school. detractors. Some people were quick ity programs with the strongest of creepy. But then I don’t own a $529,000. to point out that reality television is appeal were the ones — surprise, coffee plantation either. However, for neither realistic nor particularly good surprise — most closely grounded this film’s limited purposes, we’ve no television. in reality. reason to doubt the conservative “Reality is enough for me, with- Vargas’s extreme turnabout when con- fronted with Julia’s hauntingly amo- out having to watch fake reality on rous powers. It’s also easy to under- TV,” said Donna, who works in sales. Chinese Arts, Crafts stand Luis’ reaction when he discovers “It’s all contrived. There’s nothing that his bride may not be who she real about it.” To be Taught in Town purports to be. Jim Tressitt, a retired production WESTFIELD – An exhibit and Problem is, who cares? Hardly any- manager, said, “I don’t want to see free demonstration of Chinese Arts thing in the script particularly enamors a bunch of fools messing around on us of the ultimately petulant Vargas, and Crafts will be held on Saturday, and so we are little affected by what television. Half the time it’s acting August 18, from 10 a.m. to noon at — they know they’re on TV. People befalls him. the Westfield Community Room, 425 Granted, director Cristofer’s cau- get wrapped up in it, and it’s ri- East Broad Street in Westfield. tionary monograph on temptation diculous.” All are welcome to attend and says a thing or two about passion, Ridiculous, maybe. But networks learn from Chinese masters of tradi- unrequited and otherwise. But be- are banking on the popularity of tional painting, calligraphy, knot- yond that, this ominous look at hy- reality television as this season will ting and flower arranging. peractive love, sloppily tossed with a witness the birth of CBS’s “The Individuals interested in continu- pedestrian tale of uncertain identity Amazing Race,” NBC’s “Lost,” and and a scene that doubtless gave the ing study of Chinese cultural tradi- MPAA rating people something to Fox’s “Love Cruise,” among others. tions and/or the Chinese language But student Andrew Osborn cau- talk about at dinner, offers little be- will have the opportunity to obtain sides its performances. tioned, “The new ones don’t seem information about and register for Breaking almost all the command- that real, and are not based as regular classes at the Union Chinese ments of good filmmaking, Original much in reality as the other ones. School. Sin is hardly more than a warmed over They’re more far-fetched every Classes, which have been offered look at some rather bad behavior. time a new one comes out.” to area residents for over 20 years, * * * * * So here is the word on the street: are held each Saturday at Edison Original Sin, rated R, is a Metro- Reality television is still hugely popu- Intermediate School in Westfield. Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures release directed lar. It tends to score huge ratings For more information, please call by Michael Cristofer and stars Angelina regardless of taste, substance, or even James Kuo, Principal, at (908) 688- Jolie, Antonio Banderas and Thomas Jane. 19 realism. Those who find the genre 3404. Running time: 116 minutes. CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK Page 18 Thursday, August 16, 2001 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION My Take on It With Kerrianne Spellman Cort Fatal Accident Involving Actress’ Cell Phone Activity Stirs Up Safety Issues & By KERRIANNE SPELLMAN CORT cially go into effect until December 1, Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times it is too soon to determine if this will New York State recently passed a prevent tragic accidents from occur- bill that forbids drivers to talk on their ring. However, I do think that enforc- Man on the Street cell phones while behind the wheel of ing a law such as this is definitely a a car. While this law does not offi- step in the right direction. This new law does state that drivers Michelle H. LePoidevin for The Westfield Leader and The Times WESTFIELD’S MESSAGE BOARD...Before the rains came, the sidewalk in front of K•B Toys and neighborhing businesses looked like a graffiti bomb hit it. The writing, which trailed onto the ledge, was wiped away after The Leader Has Reality Television and The Times broached the subject of maintaining the downtown’s Colonial Has Reality Television motif with chalk marks strewn on the ledge and near parking meters. Artist of Worn Out Its Welcome? the Week By IAN FEDERGREEN energy to do it with the little food Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times they had.” PenPen && InkInk WESTFIELD — Reality televi- Though “Fear Factor” averages 15 sion is hotter than the Australian million weekly viewers, reactions on Outback, while the wholesome televi- the street were mixed. The show has sion goodness of yesteryear sinks faster contestants participate in bizarre and It May Not Be Illegal, But Chalk than the acting career of “Survivor 2” frightening stunts, such as being alum Jerri Manthey. dragged by horses or eating sheep eyes, Graffiti Kills Colonial Ambiance Are we expanding the boundaries of for cold hard cash. Graffiti Kills Colonial Ambiance television, or crossing the bounds of “It’s something different to see. I By MICHELLE H. LePOIDEVIN good taste? How far is too far? Is it think it’s pretty interesting to watch Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times eating rats on “Survivor,” being cov- people go through things I would be To celebrate Minute Maid orange juice’s “Orange Week,” Philadel- ered in rats on “Fear Factor,” or having afraid of, and make it through them,” an affair with a rat on “Temptation said Gene Jonnotti, a computer man- phia Mayor John F. Street allowed artist Sylvia Ortiz to scrawl orange Island?” ager. chalk drawings across the sidewalks of the city this summer. To express When will America raise its collec- Recent high school graduate Joe his avant garde approach to art, Keith Haring used chalk to draw all over tive voice and shout out from the Kohut countered, “Eating sheep eyes DRIVING DRAMA...Actress Rebecca Gayheart was recently involved in a subway ads, which are now worth up to $16,000 each. Though the chalk mountaintops, “Reality TV, you are the isn’t a fear- it’s just disgusting.” weakest link, goodbye!” Apparently, vehicular accident while chatting on Odd as the show may be, Mr. Jonnotti her cell phone and switching lanes, drawings in front of K•B Toys in Westfield aren’t apt to accumulate no time soon. maintained that conventional televi- such monetary value – and they don’t advertise any particular product killing a young boy. Facing a wrongful “Survivor,” which kicked off the lat- sion shows, like sitcoms, are “just death suit, Gayheart’s accident is – the doodles detract from the clean, graffiti-free Colonial ambiance of est reality trend, averaged 29.1 million phony baloney things,” and “Fear starting an important conversation: downtown Westfield. weekly viewers for its second install- Factor” is “more interesting.” Diane Keaton Why can’t we pull over to use our ment. Tino Foley, who works at Footlocker, phones instead of putting lives at risk? While the rain may wash these etchings away, they have (as evidenced “It’s not trashy like the other ones said, “I just think it’s an insult to the by our photographs) trailed onto K•B’s building and in front of the are,” said Andrew Osbourn, who will mentality of this country. It’s not (1946- ) may use their cell phones with a head- storefronts of neighboring businesses like La Marqué Fur Salon. attend Richard Stockton College in the something that needs to be aired.” set, or the “hands free” method. “Sale!” screams one pink chalking, pointing to the fur store’s entrance. fall. “They’re out there competing “Temptation Island,” so named be- This past week in Los Angeles, a against each other, but also as a team, cause couples are separated and sur- By MICHELLE H. LePOIDEVIN The black ledge of K•B itself has a message from a guy named Tom who Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times lawsuit was filed against actress so it has more depth.” rounded by alluring hunks/babes to see Rebecca Gayheart (“Beverly Hills wants to give a shout out to his homeys. Beyond the toy store’s part of E. Knudsen, a retired office man- who remains faithful, was summed up If God didn’t make Woody Allen, 90210,” Scream 2 and Jawbreaker) the sidewalk, multi-colored chalkings deface a parking meter. ager, said, “It was amazing how they by Mallory McMahon, who will be would Diane Keaton have suc- for the June 13 accident which took (the ‘Survivor’ castaways) endured attending Brooklyn College. ceeded as an actress? A California everything — where they got the the life of a 9-year-old boy. Continued on Page 17 baby, Diane Hall (re-named Ms. Gayheart allegedly was talking Keaton) was in the right place at on her cell phone as she switched to the right time when she met Allen the left lane to pass stopped cars, and, in the late 60s. while doing so, struck Jorge Cruz, Jr. CHILDREN’S Shaking off the sunny state for a The young boy died the next day at bite of the Big Apple, Keaton stud- Children’s Hospital in Los Angeles. ied acting at Manhattan’s Neigh- The wrongful death suit alleges that With Marylou Morano BOOK NOOK borhood Playhouse School of the the stopped cars in front of Ms. Theater and took the role of un- Gayheart had slowed down to allow derstudy on the Great White Way the young boy to cross the street but in Hair. Her true fame as an ac- that the actress was not paying atten- Book on Breast Cancer,, OldOld tion. Ms. Gayheart’s attorney, Martin tress, however, didn’t strike until Singer, insists that the actress was at she crossed Allen’s path. no time talking on her phone and that And New Favorites in Demand Beginning with Allen’s screen- the allegations are completely false. play, Play It Again, Sam, Keaton By MARYLOU MORANO ing a salamander as a pet. This is gem The accident is still under investiga- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times of a story for pre-schoolers by Anne made a career of co-starring in tion and may result in the filing of While summer is a good time to Mazer (Alfred A. Knopf, 1991). Allen’s theatrical concoctions. As criminal charges. Michelle H. LePoidevin for The Westfield Leader and The Times catch up on all the new releases, it is New Books the neurotic Annie Hall lead char- All of the facts have not yet been ERASER TREATMENT...Given the eraser treatment late Monday after- acter, Keaton accomplished three presented and this case may take sev- noon, the ledge of the toy store was finally undefaced. also a great time to re-read old favor- “Moonpie and Ivy” by Barbara ites. This week, we will look at new O’Connor (Farrar, Straus and Giroux) historical feats. The role earned eral years. It is certainly not my inten- books as well as a few favorites of days has recently been awarded the 2001 her an Oscar for Best Actress, she tion to pass judgement on Ms. Before the rains came on Friday, the majority of the sidewalk was like gone by. Parents Choice Award. Pearl’s irre- made Allen’s scripts cult classics, Gayheart. something from the opening credits of “The Fresh Prince of Bel Air.” Some Old Favorites sponsible mother takes off on another and her unisex fashion from Annie However, the fact remains that an escapade, and abandons Pearl at her innocent little boy is dead. If it is On Thursday morning, I asked Acting Town Administrator Jim To celebrate the 25th Anniversary of Hall made her a trendsetter. the debut of “Busybody Nora” by Aunt Ivy’s house. This sometimes sad, While she was romantically in- determined that the actress was in- Gildea if an ordinance barring such sidewalk design existed on the Johanna Hurwits (William Morrow and sometimes hopeful story of the true deed talking on her cell phone, then I meaning of family and friends should volved with Allen, Keaton accepted believe that the lawsuit is justified. books. He said that while he had noticed the sidewalk markings, he Company, 1976), the book is being re- a rare opportunity to play the love didn’t realize it had gone beyond the norm. After researching the town released as a be on the summer reading lists of Several months ago in Atlanta, all children aged 8-12. interest of a rising male star, Al supermodel Niki Taylor nearly died from codes, Mr. Gildea reported that there was no ordinance prohibiting the Harper Tro- Pacino in The Godfather (1972). phy Paper- * * * * * injuries sustained in an automobile acci- drawings, as it was not considered graffiti and can be washed away. His back. Writ- Reading to Fight Breast Of course, no one could have dent. Ms. Taylor was a passenger in a car office “would not take any action unless there were complaints from ten for chil- Cancer played the naïve, then-learned that swerved into a utility pole, allegedly neighboring stores,” he reported. dren in the For the last two years, I have character of Kay Corleone better because the driver had reached down to Executive Director of the Downtown Westfield Corporation Sherry lower been a member of a Children’s than Keaton. Despite the trilogy’s answer his cell phone. Ms. Taylor was in grades, Writer email group. In June of success, however, the vivacious ac- critical condition for weeks suffering Cronin, who said the toy store gives out pieces of chalk to help promote “Busybody 2000, one of our members, 39- tress was not stereotyped as a from extensive intestinal damage. their business, revealed that she was “more concerned about the Nora” is a year-old Linda Smith, a mother of mobster’s wife. Isn’t there a frightening message garbage on the streets.” She added that while she considers the etchings chapter eight children, lost her life to breast Though her romantic ties to here? How many more people have to to be as simple as “children’s drawings,” she “will say something to the book about cancer. Misdiagnosis and denial Allen were strained, and she be critically injured or worse before Nora and of insurance benefits contributed turned to mentor Warren Beatty, we all realize that this is becoming a store owner if it gets out of hand.” her baby to her early death. dangerous epidemic? “I’ll keep an eye on it,” said Ms. Cronin when The Westfield Leader brother When she died, Linda had four Keaton remained an admirer of I own a cell phone. I love my cell and The Times of Scotch Plains and Fanwood explained the growth of Teddy, who children’s books under contract to Allen’s and continued starring in phone. My husband and I purchased his films. She even stepped in to chalk drawings trailing onto the building. live in an be published. Sadly, she didn’t ours so that we would be able to com- apartment live long enough to see any of fill the void left by Allen’s ex, Mia municate with one another as we trav- The folks at KB, who apparently don’t keep an eye on the situation in NewYork them in print. Harper Collins has Farrow, in Manhattan Murder eled. In light of these recent develop- terribly often, said that they encourage the writing to be limited to the City. Children will enjoy Nora and just released the first, “When Moon Mystery (1993). ments, not to mention the New York front of the building only. “We hose it down if it is too far away,” said Teddy’s adventures and interactions Fell Down.” I read this book with a Before Murphy Brown made so- State law, I now refuse to use my phone the manager, Jason, on Monday afternoon. Does far away qualify as the with the neighbors in their building. mixture of joy and sadness. ciety aware of the struggles of while driving. I have my phone with Originally published in 1974, The story, single motherhood, Keaton intro- me at all times in case of an emergency, fur store next door? How about the parking meter? Where’s the hose? Paula Danziger’s “The Cat Ate written in duced it in the much-lauded but what could be so important that I “We tell them to stop it,” Jason said when asked what is done when My Gymsuit” is geared towards verse, is as should take my attention away from pre-teenage girls. Seventh grader, delightful as drama, Baby Boom. Juggling life kids cross the boundaries. as a high-powered advertising ex- the road for even one second? A phone Marcy Lewis is too embarrassed you will ever call can wait until I pull into the parking “We don’t allow it on the building, though,” he said. The Leader and to change into her gymsuit. When read. But the ecutive, a dysfunctional romance, The Times alerted him to the chalk which was all over their building’s an untraditional teacher at Dwight and the surprise of a child she lot of the grocery store. joy is con- It doesn’t matter if we are celebri- Continued on Page 17 D. Eisenhower Junior High tained, know- inherited, Keaton continued to School is suspended, Marcy ing this won- ties or high-powered brokers that can’t earn her stripes as a dramatic and resist taking advantage of that elusive learns to take pride in her, and derfully tal- comedic dynamo. what she believes in. This hu- ented writer tip that we heard while at the water A long way from her work as an cooler, no one is so important that morous story was re-released by for children is understudy in the “eat-em-up, Paper Star in 1998. no longer they should endanger the lives of in- A favorite picture book, “The with us. If spit- ‘em- out” atmosphere of New nocent people just to suit their own Entire Inventory York City, Keaton still wears the selfish needs. Giving Tree” by Shel Silverstein you are able (Harper Collins Juvenile Books, to purchase pants in Hollywood’s family. I applaud the New York ruling, and 1986) is a timeless classic about “ When Sometimes in suspenders or a I hope that other states will soon fol- giving and receiving intertwined within Moon Fell Down,” please do so. goofy, brimmed hat, she walks the low their lead. the cycles of life. Besides finding it a wonderful addi- red carpet with her own style. The cell phone is a wonderful in- In another favorite picture book, “The tion to your children’s bookshelf, Keaton has published two books vention and I know that these handy Salamander Room,” a young boy’s Harper Collins is donating a portion of on photography, and directed a little gadgets have actually saved lives. imagination gets the best of him as he the book’s proceeds to breast cancer movie for cable television, an epi- No one can question the importance attempts to justify to his mother keep- research. of a cell phone in an emergency. But I sode of “Twin Peaks,” a documen- do believe that we should all learn to tary and even a music video. take better care of ourselves, and of Her personal style, though each other. Slow down. Watch where JOIN US FOR THE NEW DANCE SEASONunarguably influenced by the we are going. 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