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USPS 680020 Published Every Thursday OUR 112th YEAR – ISSUE NO. 19-112 Periodical – Postage Paid at Westfield, N.J. Thursday, January 17, 2002 Since 1890 (908) 232-4407 FIFTY CENTS Deplorable Conditions, Renovations Force Westfield Tenants Out of Their Apartment

By DEBORAH MADISON two women and several other tenants ally, what little heat there was in the and appeared to have only one gas- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader claimed they are no longer permitted apartment was escaping through large heating unit in the living room. There An 83-year-old woman and her to contact their landlord, Arthur Potyk holes in the walls created by the was a thick layer of dust covering all of granddaughter, who have been resi- of Soset Realty in Westfield, since renovations, she explained. the furniture, which had been pushed dents of Westfield for 23 years, claim Mr. Schilling took over managing They are still paying rent, even into the center of the rooms. they have been forced out of their the building a year ago. though they have not been able to Currently, Ms. Hernandez is staying apartment due to faulty renovations, According to Ms. Monterrosa, she live in the apartment since early with relatives in Scotch Plains and Ms. and they fear their superintendent and her grandmother received a let- December, Ms. Monterrosa stated. Monterrosa is living out of hotels and will attempt to have them evicted. ter in November informing them that “The renovations embedded a tre- with friends, while the renovations Beatrice Monterrosa and her renovations would begin shortly, mendous amount of dust and debris “drag on,” she explained. grandmother, Elena Hernandez, who causing some minor dust, but not in all of the furniture, which was not Ms. Monterrosa was told by Mr. live at 122 East Broad Street, told requiring them to leave their apart- covered as promised. We both had Schilling that the delay in completing The Westfield Leader that their su- ment. difficulty breathing and all of the the renovations was the fault of the perintendent, Anthony Schilling of Several tenants in the building’s heat escaped,” she said. Building Department not coming out Relocation Realty, who manages the other apartments told The Leader Westfield Leader reporters visited to inspect the work. However, the building, has not lived up to prom- they received a similar letter. the apartment and verified that all of Building Department told The ises to keep their apartment livable The renovations on Ms. the five rooms had numerous wires Westfield Leader and Ms. Monterrosa during a renovation process. Monterrosa’s apartment began in hanging down out of large holes in the delay was due to the electrical They also asserted that Mr. early December and they were forced the walls and ceilings. Some of the work failing to pass inspection numer- Schilling has been verbally abusive to leave the same week due to the wires were at head level and impos- ous times. to Ms. Monterrosa when she called excessive amount of dust and debris, sible to avoid without ducking. According to Ms. Monterrosa, Mr. to inquire about the situation. The Ms. Monterrosa claimed. Addition- The apartment was also ice-cold Schilling told her, “If you don’t like it, you can get out,” when she called to ask when the renovations would be completed. The Westfield Leader left telephone messages for Mr. Schilling, but the calls were not returned. Wayne Augenstein, Westfield attorney for Mr. Schilling, called back and said all of the tenants were sent notices in No- vember that the renovations might cause “some temporary inconvenience and minor dust.” He said there are a few small holes in the walls that must remain open until the inspections are completed, but that there is no reason why the women can’t occupy the apartment. Amy Horowitz for The Westfield Leader UNLIVABLE CONDITIONS…Wires hang from the tenants’ ceiling, pic- Frank Hirsch, Westfield Construc- tured above. A small, shoddy heater, pictured below, is supposed to suffice for tion Code Official, told The Westfield five small rooms in the apartment. These are some of the conditions which have Leader, “Our department has had a lot made life unlivable for Elena Hernandez and Beatrice Monterrosa. of problems with this building and with the landlord’s representative (Mr. Schilling).” Mr. Hirsch said it was his under- standing that the landlord intended on renovating the entire building, but hasn’t applied for the necessary per- mits or showed up with the plans, despite repeated requests. “He (Mr. Schilling) has a permit to complete electrical work in the one apartment, Mr. Hirsch confirmed. But that work Amy Horowitz for The Westfield Leader was not done properly and has failed HER HOUSE IS NOT A HOME…Beatrice Monterrosa stands in her kitchen, where loose wires have been left to hang, inspection,” he said. the wall remains un-renovated and debris blankets the appliances and furniture. “We’ve been after him (Mr. Schilling) for months to submit the proper permits and complete the work, but he is ignoring our requests,” Mr. Officials Say Probe of Assault Hirsch stated. Other tenants in this building and the one next door told The Westfield Leader they will not permit Mr. Schilling to renovate their apartments. Was Handled Appropriately Rose Peer, a tenant in the next build- ing, also owned by Mr. Potyk and By DEBORAH MADISON students from Scotch Plains- Robert O’Leary, Executive Assistant Specially Written for The Times managed by Mr. Schilling, said Mr. Fanwood High School, all residents Prosecutor for the Prosecutor’s Of- Schilling has harassed and threatened Union County Prosecutor Thomas of Scotch Plains, allegedly coaxed fice. Manahan publicly released his deci- the victim out of the Park Middle CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 sion to pursue charging five Scotch School building on Park Avenue, then Plains High School Youths as adults, forcibly dragged her to a creek em- rather than juveniles, in connection bankment in a wooded area about Borough Council Says Sidewalk Cafés For Five with their alleged involvement in the 100 yards from the school. kidnapping and sexual assault of a Prosecutors said the girl may have 13-year old female Park Middle previously dated one of the boys and School student. Described by Pros- was acquainted with two of them. Restaurants in Downtown Will be Permitted ecutor Manahan as “a senseless and Four of the boys forced her to By LAUREN PASS taurant requested that Mayor Robert The council examined ordinances the downtown area of Mountain Av- horrible act by five individuals who perform oral sex, while one of the Specially Written for The Westfield Leader boys stood as lookout. The F. Viglianti and members of the coun- from other towns, including enue, excluding taverns. The busi- An ordinance allowing downtown cil consider allowing businesses to Westfield, Garwood, Springfield, nesses must apply for an annual per- girl, who lives in Fanwood, restaurants to have sidewalk cafés in was also slapped and operate sidewalk tables. Roselle Park and Chatham in order mit, which will cost $75. Location Of Mountainside was given a second Councilman William Lane com- to develop their own guidelines. The council will grant permits upon Alleged punched, suffering cuts and Assault reading by the Borough Council on bruises, by one of the boys mented that it was a “long investiga- The borough’s ordinance would recommendations from the borough’s Athletic Fields Tuesday evening. tive process that the mayor and coun- permit the presence of sidewalk health and zoning officers. Foot Bridge in the group during the at- The ordinance, proposed last Au- Park tack, according to local au- cil went through to establish an ordi- tables for food establishments in CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 Middle gust, arose when the owners of J&M School thorities. nance that we felt would best fit the Market and Daimatsu Japanese Res- town.” School After the attack, the girl AGENDA ITEMS PASSED IN RECORD TIME Parking Lot Post ran back into the school Offic building, but was followed by one of the boys, who Sommers Being Considered Park Avenue To Rte. 22 allegedly sexually victim- Horace R. Corbin and Michael L. Bartiromo for ized her again in a stairwell, As Parking Service Director The Westfield Leader SITE SKETCH…A small map depicts the site the girl told authorities. The names of the five sus- By NANCY CROSTA LANDALE Month, as urged by the New Jersey behind Park Middle School where the alleged Specially Written for The Westfield Leader assault took place. pects, who are sophomores State League of Municipalities and and juniors at the high In its regular meeting on Tues- New Jersey School Boards Associa- school, are being withheld day, the Westfield Town Council tion. took tremendous advantage of a 13- because they are all minors, between unanimously passed all of the items An ordinance increasing member- year-old girl,” he said that the nature the ages of 15 and 17. However, if addressed in its conference session ship fees for the Memorial Pool and of the crime warranted the more Superior Court Judge Rudolph last week. Because there was no establishing new membership cat- serious charges. Hawkins, Jr. decides to uphold the discussion on any item and no pub- egories also was passed. Resident The incident, which was reported Prosecutor’s decision to try the boys lic comment, the meeting lasted families will now pay $242 (non- to local officials on January 2 by the as adults, their names will be re- less than a half hour. resident families will pay $454); resi- girl’s parents, has left many resi- leased. The items which passed included dent families with full time childcare dents reeling from shock and anger After intensively gathering evi- various resolutions authorizing the will pay $305 (such non-resident that something like this could hap- dence and questioning the suspects, Treasurer to draw warrants so as to families will pay $598); resident pen in the relatively safe and quiet, Scotch Plains Police Chief Thomas provide refunds for overpaid taxes; families without children will pay upscale community. O’Brien said, the police arrested the a resolution awarding a contract to $196 (such non-resident families will The incident now has parents ques- five boys on January 5. Strategem Office Systems to sup- pay $380); and resident individuals tioning the safety of their children Three of the youths are being de- ply furniture to the police depart- will pay $144 (non-resident indi- walking home alone after school. tained at the George W. Herlich De- ment; an ordinance fixing the sala- viduals will pay $270). According to prosecutors, the as- tention Center in Elizabeth on the ries of police and fire department According to Town Administrator sault on the eighth grader happened more serious charges of kidnapping employees; a resolution authoriz- James Gildea, this is the first of a shortly after 3:30 p.m., when five and aggravated sexual assault said ing matching funds for the “Field two-year increase in pool fees to of Dreams” grant, which entails the cover the $1.7 million bond approved INDEX Amy Horowitz for The Westfield Leader POLISH, BUFF AND SHINE…Joanne Yeo of Rainbow Nails, the new nail salon engineering evaluation of seven for renovations at the complex. A&E...... Page 17 Education...... Page 9 Religious ...... Page 7 which replaced Bayberry Card & Gift on Mountain Avenue in Mountainside, athletic/playing fields in town; and Two amending ordinances con- Classifieds...... Page 16 Obituary ...... Page 8 Social ...... Page 6 polishes a customer’s nails to perfection. Rainbow Nails has two other locations, a resolution proclaiming January cerning the creation of a Parking Editorial ...... Page 4 Sports ...... Page 11 in Rahway and Linden. 2002 as School Board Recognition CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK Page 10 Thursday, January 17, 2002 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Officials Say Probe of Assault Polidore Given Five Years Was Handled Appropriately For Embezzling Funds CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Kidnapping can refer to being forc- they could be held in a juvenile detention By FRED ROSSI rested after township auditors ibly taken from one place to another or facility until they are 18. If tried and Specially Written for The Times being held against one’s will and not convicted as adults in New Jersey Supe- found a number of discrepancies permitted to leave, explained Mr. rior Court, they could face sentences of 25 Less than nine months after he in various municipal accounts. The O’Leary. Two of the boys are being years to life on the more serious charges of was arrested, former Scotch Plains initial $150,000 that Mr. Polidore charged with aggravated sexual assault kidnapping and up to 20 years for the Treasurer William Polidore was was suspected of having taken more only and were released to their parents. charges of aggravated sexual assault. sentenced to five years in prison on than doubled as investigators Mr. Manahan said that Judge Hawkins In arriving at the decision to charge the January 11 for embezzling looked further into the matter. found sufficient evidence that the girl’s suspects as adults, Prosecutor Manahan $332,000 in township funds. Late last summer, Mr. Polidore story was plausible and that three of the said that many factors were examined In addition to the stolen funds, pleaded guilty to the embezzle- boys posed a significant enough threat to including background, history of prior Mr. Polidore, who served the town- ment charge. the community to warrant keeping them infractions and the nature of the crimes ship for two years, will also be Mr. Hansen told The Times of detained. involved. He also had to consider whether liable for any other related costs Scotch Plains-Fanwood that the The two boys who were released from he thought the boys would be rehabili- the township government incurred, township will do all it can to en- custody have been suspended from school, tated with four years in a juvenile facility. such as audits and legal fees, ac- sure that it recoups the stolen according to Public Information Coordi- Two of the boys are brothers who, cording to Township Attorney Dou- nator for the school district, Kathleen according to community members, regu- money from Mr. Polidore. “We glas Hansen. will haunt him for life,” the Town- Meyer. larly attended St. John’s Baptist Church David B. Corbin for The Times PRESERVATION AND PROTECTION…The Scotch Plains Public Library recently acquired the microfilm of its 1963 Last April, Mr. Polidore was ar- to 1979 copies of The Times of Scotch Plains- Fanwood. The library’s original newspaper copies were deteriorating, ship Attorney said. yellowing and some were torn. Seated, Scotch Plains Mayor Martin L. Marks and Councilman William F. McClintock, Jr. compare the original document to the microfilm version shown by Library Director Norbert Bernstein. Pictured, behind Mayor Marks, Horace R. Corbin, Publisher of The Times, looks on with pride. See related story on Page 2. Mr. Bernstein to Retire Deplorable Conditions Force Tenants Out of Apartment On Sept. 13 After 30 Yrs. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 her and the other tenants with eviction Union County Legal Services said since he began managing the building. that if there are code violations or if the As Library Director “I don’t think Mr. Potyk knows how building is unlivable, then the tenants horribly Mr. Schilling is abusing his might have a right to relocation assis- By MARIA WOEHR An affable personality, Mr. tenants or he wouldn’t allow this to go tance. Legal Services told The Leader Specially Written for The Westfield Leader Bernstein said his greatest accom- on,” she added. Several other tenants that the tenants should organize in or- SCOTCH PLAINS -- After 30 years plishment was maintaining great re- agreed, but said they are no longer able der to protect their rights during this serving as Director of the Scotch lationships with his colleagues. to reach Mr. Potyk. renovation process. Plains Public Library, Norbert “My 30 years as Library Director Additionally, Ms. Bernstein has announced his retire- have been blessed by many outstand- Monterrosa and the other ment. He will step down on Septem- ing, devoted, and interested Library tenants said they were told ber 13. Deborah Madison for The Westfield Leader Trustees and so many dedicated, help- they had to sign a new UNDER INVESTIGATION…According to prosecutors, the site, pictured above, is Over his 30-year tenure as Direc- ful and knowledgeable staff mem- regulations agreement and where the alleged assault on an eighth grader by five students from Scotch Plains- tor, Mr. Bernstein has overseen sev- bers,” he stated. a month-to-month lease or Fanwood High School occurred. According to officials, the victim was taken out of eral changes to the library. The Board of Trustees for the li- face eviction. Ms. the Park Middle School building on Park Avenue, then forcibly dragged her to this “Many improvements took place brary is currently searching for a Monterrosa and her grand- creek embankment in a wooded area about 100 yards from the school. at the direction of our Trustees: a replacement for Mr. Bernstein. mother signed both, but new roof, new carpeting, new and Meanwhile, Jennifer Schulze has the other tenants refused, They will have an opportunity to present in Scotch Plains. One of the five boys, more efficient lighting, computers been appointed as the new Head of claiming the regulations evidence to school officials at a hearing to according to Chief O’Brien, had a history for Internet use in the adult room, Reference at the Scotch Plains Pub- agreement was unreason- contest that suspension. School officials of prior run-ins with the law. new furniture for the children’s room, lic Library. Mrs. Schulze worked able. have the options of extending or waiving Some community residents have char- an additional professional librarian, part-time at the library through high “Mr. Schilling is taking the 10-day suspension or deciding if the acterized some of the boys involved as easier handicapped access and this advantage of poor people charges against the students warrant ex- “outcasts” and “trouble-makers,” while school, during college breaks, and year an elevator from the main floor through graduate school as a library who do not know their pulsion, Ms. Meyer explained. others have described them as good, to the lower floor for easier access to Because the other three boys are in church-going kids. assistant. legal rights and is attempt- custody, suspension is not an issue for Mayor Marks said this type of incident our Meeting Room,” said Mr. After graduating with her Masters ing to coerce tenants into them at this time, she added. speaks to what children are exposed to Bernstein. Degree in Library Science from signing away their legal In response to parents’ safety concerns, today and that it is incumbent on parents He also ushered in the technology Rutgers University, she worked as a rights through fear and in- township and school officials are re-evalu- to counteract the negative effects of tele- age when the library switched from a cataloger for Baker & Taylor, a book timidation tactics,” Ms. ating security measures in and around vision and other messages with positive card catalog system to an automated distribution company located in Peer remarked. Park Middle School to determine if su- values and morals. catalog system. Last year, he helped the Bridgewater, before returning to the “There must be some pervision during and after school is ad- “We not only have to protect them from library celebrate its 200th anniversary. Scotch Plains Public Library. town official who is con- equate to prevent such a crime from oc- becoming victims, but we have to protect cerned that this type of curring again. them from becoming perpetrators, as well,” business practice is not Security guards who were hired shortly the Mayor remarked. “No community is the type of reputation that after the Columbine High School immune to the negative influences on Westfield wants,” she shootings in Colorado, but then let go, children that are rampant in our society,” added. have once again been posted to monitor he added. Mr. Potyk told The the hallways and grounds of the school, The Mayor also commented, “This in- Leader the buildings said Park Principal Rocco Collucci. cident does not qualify as a racial issue; it Amy Horowitz for The Westfield Leader However, many law enforcement and is about five individuals that lacked proper needed to be upgraded for MORE UNLIVABLE CONDITIONS…Tenant town officials agree that this type of inci- values. It crosses all boundaries and does the health and safety of Beatrice Monterrosa shows The Westfield Leader the tenants. However, he the state of disrepair in which her bathroom shower dent could happen anywhere, anytime, not have anything to do with race.” has been left. and that no community is immune. “There The Reverend Kenneth Hetzel, Presi- maintained the apartments is no way to guard every corner or wooded dent of the Scotch Plains-Fanwood have been habitable dur- area in any town,” commented Chief Ministerium, said, “The community must ing this process and that the tenants Tenants who fall below certain O’Brien. be sensitive to the needs of the families who chose to move out were “overre- income guidelines may be eligible Community residents have criticized involved; both the girl’s family and the acting to the minor inconvenience.” for legal services and should call the public officials because parents were not families of the boys, which also need Mr. Potyk also said it was his under- Union County Legal Services Office informed of the incident until the story support, no matter what their degree of standing that Mr. Schilling had been at (908) 354-4340 and ask for Mary was publicly released on January 9, seven involvement may have been.” very patient in explaining the situation Drier to determine if they qualify for days after it occurred. However, Chief He also said he was very adamant that to the tenants and had dealt with them representation and to learn about O’Brien pointed out that local police this was not indicative of any racial divide very fairly. their rights. followed strict guidelines for gathering in the community, but rather an unfortu- “We’re trying to give the tenants a evidence and information for this type of nate incident of young people acting in- better quality of life by upgrading the incident. appropriately. electrical and heating systems,” Mr. Ms. Meyer said that school officials In reaction to the incident, school offi- were obligated to follow the directives of cials have made counseling services avail- NEW EQUIPMENT…The Community Presbyterian Nursery School in Potyk said. Sidewalk the police in keeping this investigation able to students in the middle schools and Mountainside recently purchased and installed the new playground, pictured He pointed out that the tenants have confidential until the police and prosecu- at the high school. Mr. Collucci said he is above. A Christian preschool established in 1958, the facility is sponsored by the enjoyed many years of very low rent. tors determined that release of the infor- arranging for additional counseling in the Community Presbyterian Church of Mountainside and licensed by the state of Mr. Potyk also confirmed the electrical Cafés Okayed mation was appropriate. classroom to give students the opportu- New Jersey. renovations on each apartment were “We made a determination that the nity to air their views and concerns re- costing him $4,000 per apartment and CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 community was not in any imminent garding this issue. that the heating upgrades will cost an The ordinance has multiple re- danger and that to release this informa- Township leaders and officials agreed WESTFIELD additional $4,000 for each apartment. strictions, including the prohibition tion sooner could have jeopardized gath- that this incident is not indicative of the Parking Dir. He said it was only reasonable for of alcohol and music. In addition, ering evidence for the case,” Chief O’Brien character of Scotch Plains and was an POLICE the tenants to expect that they would the tables are only permitted to be explained. isolated event. have to pay more rent for these im- used until 10 p.m. and must be taken Mayor Martin Marks praised the way When news of the incident was released, BLOTTER Considered provements. the police handled the situation, which he network television stations and newspaper inside by 10:15 p.m. Portable barri- He said he intended to increase the ers around the tables, which must said needed to be done discreetly in order reporters swarmed the Scotch Plains- WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 2 CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Service Director/Management Spe- rent a reasonable amount over a period measure between three and four feet to avoid mistakes in the investigation. Fanwood Board of Education offices and • A Cliffwood resident reported that of time to cover his costs. Mayor Marks also said that he was com- the grounds of Park Middle School, asking a VISA card and $60 in cash were re- cialist position also were approved. tall, will also be required. fortable with Prosecutor Manahan’s deci- students and parents for their reactions. The stated duties and responsibili- Mr. Potyk said that licensed electri- moved from a purse in her unlocked cians were used and that he didn’t Business owners will also be re- sion to aggressively pursue the charges In a letter sent home to the parents of vehicle, which was parked in the lot of a ties of this new position include ad- sponsible for clean up and daily against the perpetrators as adults. the district’s 4,800 students, school offi- local house of worship. ministration, management and mar- understand why the work did not meet “This was a very adult crime,” the cials said the district would call local • A Scotch Plains resident reported keting of the town parking permit and the approval of the Building Depart- washing of the sidewalks. Five busi- Mayor remarked, “The decision to charge authorities to keep the media from tres- the theft of $65 from a wallet that had parking meter system; investigation, ment. “It is the Building Department nesses on Mountain Avenue will be them as adults is not only to seek justice, passing on school property. been placed inside a locker at a local as well as the development and imple- that is delaying us from closing up the eligible to apply for a permit. but to send a clear message to society that “The overwhelming majority of Scotch recreation facility. mentation of measures to increase the holes in the walls,” he remarked. In other business, the council ap- this type of crime will not be tolerated.” Plains students are fine, upstanding young • A resident of Arlington Avenue Regarding the cold temperatures, he reported that someone entered his open availability of off-street parking. proved the transfer of the liquor li- The Mayor told The Times that he citizens and we are very proud of them,” Other responsibilities include the said the tenants have control over the cense from Alexus Steakhouse & thought that the public was justifiably said Reverend Hetzel. “It is very impor- garage and removed a 26-inch, Trek management of the commuter jitney heating unit and that they probably Tavern on Route 22 in Mountainside concerned and angered by this incident, tant that we publicly acknowledge their mountain bicycle valued at $600. turned it off while they were not living however, he said, “some branches of media wonderful accomplishments and exem- THURSDAY, JANUARY 3 system; coordination of parking en- to Arirang Hibachi Steakhouse and • Approximately $3,200 in jew- forcement activities with the police there. have been unnecessarily hyping this inci- plary character,” he noted. Regarding the holes in the walls, Mr. Sushi Bar. dent with misinformation in an effort to Ms. Meyer said many parents had elry and $15 in cash were reported chief and captain; and, in conjunction Joe Tranchina, a representative stolen from a Linden Avenue resi- with other department heads, con- Potyk said “those are inside holes, not sensationalize it.” called the Board of Education offices dence. outside holes, which should not affect from Arirang met with the council “I have confidence that our community expressing their desire to help sup- • tract providers, consultants, Town Ad- A broken window was reported at ministrator, Town Council and mem- the retention of heat.” last week. Mr. Tranchina explained has the intelligence to see through the port the community in some way or to Jefferson Elementary School on Boule- hype,” he added. do something that would enable the bers of the Town Council’s Transpor- that Arirang was purchasing the li- vard. quor license and building from If tried as juveniles in family court, community to heal from the incident. FRIDAY, JANUARY 4 tation, Parking and Traffic Commit- • Richard Garbinski, 42, of Scotch tees, providing leadership and direc- WHS Class of 1962 Alexus. He informed the council that Plains was arrested and charged with tion in the development of short and they would be renovating the exist- driving while intoxicated, after being long range plans and gathering, inter- To Reunite in Sept. ing building and anticipated open- stopped in Tamaques Park. preting and preparing data for stud- WESTFIELD – The 40th Re- ing in six to seven months. • A camera and figurines were re- ies, reports and recommendations. ported stolen from Holy Trinity Elemen- union of Westfield High School’s At the pre-meeting conference, Class of 1962 will be held on Douglas M. Fasciale tary School on First Street. council members met Barry M. • Authorities confirmed that a parent Saturday, September 14, at the Chabrier and Hansen turned in 22 pieces of jewelry that she Sommers, the final candidate for the Woodbridge Hilton. Certified Civil Trial Attorney believed had been stolen by her child. Parking Service Director position. Approximately 100 class- Elected to Honor Society Since 1995, Mr. Sommers has by the Supreme Court of New Jersey Among the items were a gold ring with mates are unlisted. If a class- WESTFIELD – Kent Place a pearl and a blue stone; a silver tur- served as the Director of the Office mate has not received a letter School in Summit has reported that quoise necklace with a heart, and a gold of Parking Services at the College of from the reunion committee, Westfield residents Julia Chabrier cat pin. Staten Island. please forward the name and and Charlotte Hansen have been Concentrating in personal injury SATURDAY, JANUARY 5 Mayor Gregory McDermott ex- • A resident of Warren Street re- address to inducted into the chapter of Mu and malpractice cases. plicated Mr. Sommers’ experience [email protected] or ported the theft of a camera, valued at with large scale parking issues, not- Alpha Theta, the National High $300, from her home. mail Reunion Committee, 414 School and Junior College Math- • A North Avenue, West, resident ing that in his most recent position, Avon Avenue, Plainfield, 07080. he was responsible for processing up ematics Honor Society. Hoagland, Longo, Moran, Dunst & Doukas, LLP reported that someone spray-painted his house. to 10,000 parking permits. Peggy M. Doerr Earns The students satisfied the crite- Attorneys At Law - A Full Service Firm • John Lamotta, 41, of Springfield According to Town Administrator ria for membership as having been was arrested at Woodland Avenue and James Gildea, pending resolution of Dean’s List Recognition enrolled in consecutive math charged with driving while intoxicated. details surrounding an impending WESTFIELD – Furman Uni- 40 Paterson Street 116 S. Euclid Avenue courses during all of their Upper SUNDAY, JANUARY 6 offer of employment, the new Park- versity in Greenville, S.C. re- School years, having received year- • Ramon Juarez, 35, of Garwood was cently reported that Westfield New Brunswick, NJ 08901 Westfield, NJ 07090 ing Service Director should com- end grades of A- or better in all arrested at Saint Paul Street and North mence duties in early February. resident Peggy M. Doerr was (732) 545-4717 (908) 232-9944 Avenue and charged with driving while mathematics courses and having Mr. Gildea remarked, “I am ex- named to the school’s dean’s list intoxicated and with refusal to take a no honor code offenses. [email protected] breathalyzer test. tremely excited to have Barry come for the fall term of 2001. Peggy • Two outside mirrors were reported on board. He is very articulate, and I is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Julia and Charlotte will also be- www.hoaglandlongo.com stolen from a 1997 Honda Civic that was know he’ll help the town with its Timothy Doerr. come peer tutors in mathematics parked on Clark Street. parking issues.” for the rest of the student body. CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK USPS 485200 Published OUR 44TH YEAR – ISSUE NO. 03-44 Periodical – Postage Paid at Scotch Plains, N.J. Thursday, January 17, 2002 Every Thursday (908) 232-4407 FIFTY CENTS Officials Say Probe of Assault Was Handled Appropriately By DEBORAH MADISON The incident now Specially Written for The Times has parents question- Location Of Union County Prosecutor Thomas ing the safety of their Alleged Manahan publicly released his deci- children walking Assault sion to pursue charging five Scotch Athletic Fields home alone after Foot Bridge Plains High School Youths as adults, school. Park rather than juveniles, in connection Middle According to pros- School with their alleged involvement in the ecutors, the assault School kidnapping and sexual assault of a on the eighth grader Parking Lot 13-year old female Park Middle Post happened shortly af- Offic School student. Described by Pros- ter 3:30 p.m., when ecutor Manahan as “a senseless and five students from Park Avenue horrible act by five individuals who Scotch Plains- To Rte. 22 took tremendous advantage of a 13- Horace R. Corbin and Michael L. Bartiromo for Fanwood High The Times year-old girl,” he said that the nature School, all residents SITE SKETCH…A small map depicts the site behind of the crime warranted the more of Scotch Plains, al- Park Middle School where the alleged assault took serious charges. legedly coaxed the place. The incident, which was reported victim out of the Park to local officials on January 2 by the Middle School building on Park Av- was acquainted with two of them. girl’s parents, has left many resi- enue, then forcibly dragged her to a Four of the boys forced her to Deborah Madison for The Times dents reeling from shock and anger UNDER INVESTIGATION…According to prosecutors, the site, pictured above, is where the alleged assault on an creek embankment in a wooded area perform oral sex, while one of the eighth grader by five students from Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School occurred. Officials said that the victim was that something like this could hap- about 100 yards from the school. boys stood as lookout. The girl, taken out of the Park Middle School building on Park Avenue, then forcibly dragged to this creek embankment in a pen in the relatively safe and quiet, Prosecutors said the girl may have who lives in Fanwood, was also wooded area about 100 yards from the school. upscale community. previously dated one of the boys and CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 PTA and School Board Address Fanwood Council Introduces Strengthening of School Safety New Downtown Plan Ordinance By REBECCA TOKARZ make local schools more safe. strengthen the infrastructure and sta- By SUZETTE F. STALKER Specially Written for The Times viewed at the governing body’s area being improved, he argued that As part of the ongoing construc- bilize the safety of local schools, Mr. Specially Written for The Times agenda session January 3 by officials further consideration ought to be Hours following the announcement tion currently taking place at district Del Sordi said. An ordinance adopting a redevel- and professional planner Richard given to the impact on current busi- Tuesday that the Scotch Plains Pros- schools, intercom systems will be “Since September 11, the admin- opment plan for a block of land in Preiss, whose firm performed stud- ness owners, including addressing ecutor planned to seek adult convic- installed, Acting Superintendent istration has met to redevelop and downtown Fanwood was passed on ies of the targeted area and who the needs of those which may need to tions against the teenaged boys Anthony Del Sordi explained. find ways to tighten security,” Mr. first reading last Thursday with a 4- created the redevelopment plan for relocate. charged in the recent sexual assault The systems will allow communi- Del Sordi, who also serves as Busi- 2 vote by the Borough Council dur- the block during the latter part of last He also asked whether any study of a young Fanwood girl, representa- cation to exist among all rooms within ness Administrator and Board Secre- ing its inaugural regular meeting of year. had been done regarding the need for tives from the Parent Teacher Asso- the schools, as well as with outside tary, said. All doors serving as 2002. A resolution with an attached additional retail stores on the block. ciation (PTA) met with the Board of agencies in the case of emergencies. entranceways into the schools have Democrats Katherine Mitchell and memorandum detailing officials’ re- Mayor Louis Jung responded that a Education to discuss district plans to It is a necessary component to been locked, with the exception of Michael Brennan voted against the sponses to each of the Planning formal study had not been conducted, the main entranceway. ordinance for the plan, which calls Board’s recommendations was ap- but that Mr. Preiss and developers The board is currently addressing for a 6.5-acre parcel bounded by proved 5-1 by the council last week, with whom officials had spoken in the idea of placing camera and buzzer South, Martine and LaGrande Av- with Ms. Mitchell the lone dissenter. the past had indicated more retail Polidore Given Five Years systems at entranceways as a method enues, and by Second Street, to be She also voiced concerns on this offerings would be a favorable op- of keeping unwanted and unsolicited improved through mixed retail and matter about the plan’s impact on tion. individuals from entering the schools residential development. business owners. The Planning Board now has 45 For Embezzling Funds unannounced, Mr. Del Sordi said. Councilwoman Mitchell cited on- Joe Ponzio, a property owner on days to review the council’s memo- While safety was one of the main going concerns over the plan’s po- the block, echoed these sentiments randum and offer any additional rec- By FRED ROSSI rested after township auditors found Specially Written for The Times concerns expressed by the PTA rep- tential impact on existing businesses during the public portion of ommendations, which the governing a number of discrepancies in various resentatives, a majority of the safety there, particularly a provision that Less than nine months after he was Thursday’s meeting. While saying body has the option either to accept municipal accounts. The initial measures and possible precautions would allow the borough to acquire he is “100 percent” in favor of the arrested, former Scotch Plains Trea- $150,000 that Mr. Polidore was sus- discussed involved the issue of un- a property through the right of emi- CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 surer William Polidore was sentenced pected of having taken more than warranted guests entering the nent domain, despite officials’ claims to five years in prison on January 11 doubled as investigators looked fur- schools, not the safety of the chil- that such action would only be con- for embezzling $332,000 in town- ther into the matter. dren after schools recess for the day. sidered as a last resort. Mr. Bernstein to Retire ship funds. Late last summer, Mr. Polidore Most of those in attendance were The council initially unveiled an In addition to the stolen funds, Mr. pleaded guilty to the embezzlement guarded and unwilling to discuss the ordinance supporting the plan in Polidore, who served the township charge. township’s most recent tragedy, in November, but opted to delay its for two years, will also be liable for Mr. Hansen told The Times of which a 13-year-old girl was sexu- adoption after the Fanwood Plan- In Sept. After 30 Years any other related costs the township Scotch Plains-Fanwood that the ally assaulted in a wooded area near ning Board, which approved the re- government incurred, such as audits township will do all it can to ensure the football field off of Park Avenue. development plan last month, sub- and legal fees, according to Town- that it recoups the stolen money from This event occurred after the end of mitted 14 recommendations for the As Library Director ship Attorney Douglas Hansen. Mr. Polidore. “We will haunt him for the school day. council to consider. Last April, Mr. Polidore was ar- life,” the Township Attorney said. CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 The recommendations were re- By MARIA WOEHR He also ushered in the technology Specially Written for The Times age when the library switched from a After 30 years serving as Director card catalog system to an automated Mayor Marks Assures That Effective Measures of the Scotch Plains Public Library, catalog system. Last year, he helped Norbert Bernstein has announced his the library celebrate its 200th anni- retirement. He will step down on versary. September 13. An affable personality, Mr. Were Taken in Aftermath of Alleged Assault Over his 30-year tenure as Direc- Bernstein said his greatest accom- tor, Mr. Bernstein has overseen sev- plishment was maintaining great re- By FRED ROSSI reporting the incident itself or some- or the community itself while the cal schools. “He also repeated his Specially Written for The Times eral changes to the library. lationships with his colleagues. how warning the community of what investigation, which, he pointed out, feeling that “this ugly event occurred “Many improvements took place “My 30 years as Library Director Scotch Plains Mayor Martin L. had happened.” involved a minor victim and minor not because of some troubling prob- have been blessed by many outstand- Marks defended the actions of the at the direction of our Trustees: a The arrests of the five youths in suspects, moved forward. lem distinct to Scotch Plains.” new roof, new carpeting, new and ing, devoted, and interested Library township’s police department, the connection with the incident was not “If this case was blown because it Instead, Mayor Marks said it was Trustees and so many dedicated, help- Union County Prosecutor and the more efficient lighting, computers announced until a week after the was prematurely leaked or officially “an indictment of society as a whole,” for Internet use in the adult room, ful and knowledgeable staff mem- Scotch Plains-Fanwood school district incident is said to have occurred. noticed, it would be the very same noting that, “with what our children bers,” he stated. in their handling of the sexual assault new furniture for the children’s room, However, Mayor Marks said local press and 23,000 justifiably angered are exposed to on television, radio, an additional professional librarian, The Board of Trustees for the li- alleged to have taken place near Park and county officials “acted appropri- residents beating down our doors to the Internet and in the lyrics to the brary is currently searching for a Middle School on January 2. easier handicapped access and this ately in not immediately issuing a find out why,” the mayor said. music they listen to, how can they year an elevator from the main floor replacement for Mr. Bernstein. At the top of the Township Council statement.” He pledged that the local govern- not be negatively affected?” Meanwhile, Jennifer Schulze has meeting on Tuesday night, Mayor to the lower floor for easier access to The mayor said law enforcement ment would do all it could to provide Later in the meeting, the council our Meeting Room,” said Mr. been appointed as the new Head of Marks noted that some media outlets officials had determined, after the “all resources realistically available formally approved a resolution en- Bernstein. CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 last week had attempted to focus on incident was first reported, that there to help our school district “to im- dorsing a state Department of “the issue of a perceived delay in was no immediate danger to students prove security in and around the lo- CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 Joseph Doyle Named SP Planning Bd. Chairman; Vo-Tech Proposes Addition to Raritan Rd. Facility

By DEBORAH MADISON Mr. Doyle has also been a New the good example set by previous building at the existing facility on Specially Written for The Times Jersey Planning Official for 10 years Board Chairman George Tomkin. Raritan Road. The Scotch Plains Planning Board and is currently a member of New Maria Sartor was elected as the Although a formal application is met on January 7 for its yearly re- Jersey’s Municipal Land Use Law, board’s Vice Chairwoman and Alice not required of the county-owned organization meeting in order to elect Technical Review Committee. Agran, a former Scotch Plains Mayor property, the presentation was made a new Chairman and other new offic- Prior to becoming a member of the was elected as Board Secretary. as a courtesy to allow the board an ers and committee chairpersons. The Planning Board in Scotch Plains, Mr. Within the next few weeks, board opportunity to have input into the board unanimously voted to elect Doyle was Chairman of the Belleville members hope to select a new Board project. member Joseph Doyle as its new Planning Board for 11 years. Attorney from among several candi- Architects from MMR Architects Chairman. Mr. Doyle has been a While thanking board members dates that submitted resumes. of North Brunswick displayed pre- board member for six years and a for the honor of electing him, Mr. Officials from the Union County liminary site plans for the new aca- Scotch Plains resident for 10 years. Doyle said that he hoped to follow Vocational-Technical Schools demic building. Dr. Thomas INDEX (UCVTS) gave an informal presen- Bistocchi, Superintendent of David B. Corbin for The Times Business ...... Page 17 Education...... Page 9 Religious ...... Page 7 tation during Monday’s meeting to UCVTS, explained that the school PRESERVATION AND PROTECTION…The Scotch Plains Public Library recently acquired the microfilm of its 1963 inform members about the school’s has been granted permission to transi- to 1979 copies of The Times of Scotch Plains- Fanwood. The library’s original newspaper copies were deteriorating, Classifieds...... Page 16 Obituary ...... Page 8 Social ...... Page 6 yellowing and some were torn. Seated, Scotch Plains Mayor Martin L. Marks and Councilman William F. McClintock, plan to construct a new academic tion from a part-time, supplementary Jr. compare the original document to the microfilm version shown by Library Director Norbert Bernstein. Pictured, Editorial ...... Page 4 Sports ...... Page 11 CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 behind Mayor Marks, Horace R. Corbin, Publisher of The Times, looks on with pride. See related story on Page 2. CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK Page 10 Thursday, January 17, 2002 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Deplorable Living Conditions, Renovations Officials Say Probe of Assault Was Handled Appropriately Force Westfield Tenants Out of Their Home CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 slapped and punched, suffering cuts cident does not qualify as a racial issue; it By DEBORAH MADISON hanging down out of large holes in is about five individuals that lacked proper Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and bruises, by one of the boys in the the walls and ceilings. Some of the group during the attack, according values. It crosses all boundaries and does An 83-year-old woman and her wires were at head level and impos- to local authorities. not have anything to do with race.” granddaughter, who have been resi- sible to avoid without ducking. After the attack, the girl ran back into The Reverend Kenneth Hetzel, Presi- dents of Westfield for 23 years, claim The apartment was also ice-cold the school building, but was followed by dent of the Scotch Plains-Fanwood they have been forced out of their and appeared to have only one gas- one of the boys, who allegedly sexually Ministerium, said, “The community must apartment due to faulty renovations, heating unit in the living room. There victimized her again in a stairwell, the girl be sensitive to the needs of the families and they fear their superintendent was a thick layer of dust covering all told authorities. involved; both the girl’s family and the will attempt to have them evicted. The names of the five suspects, who are families of the boys, which also need of the furniture, which had been support, no matter what their degree of Beatrice Monterrosa and her grand- pushed into the center of the rooms. sophomores and juniors at the high school, mother, Elena Hernandez, who live are being withheld because they are all involvement may have been.” Currently, Mrs. Hernandez is stay- minors, between the ages of 15 and 17. He also said he was very adamant that at 122 East Broad Street, told The ing with relatives in Scotch Plains this was not indicative of any racial divide Westfield Leader that their superin- However, if Superior Court Judge Rudolph and Ms. Monterrosa is living out of Hawkins, Jr. decides to uphold the in the community, but rather an unfortu- tendent, Anthony Schilling of Relo- hotels and with friends, while the Prosecutor’s decision to try the boys as nate incident of young people acting inap- cation Realty, who manages the build- renovations “drag on,” she explained. adults, their names will be released. propriately. ing, has not lived up to promises to Ms. Monterrosa was told by Mr. After intensively gathering evidence and In reaction to the incident, school offi- keep their apartment livable during a Schilling that the delay in complet- questioning the suspects, Scotch Plains cials have made counseling services avail- renovation process. ing the renovations was the fault of Police Chief Thomas O’Brien said, the able to students in the middle schools and They also asserted that Mr. the Building Department not com- police arrested the five boys on January 5. at the high school. Mr. Collucci said he is Schilling has been verbally abusive ing out to inspect the work. How- Three of the youths are being detained arranging for additional counseling in the to Ms. Monterrosa when she called at the George W. Herlich Detention Center classroom to give students the opportunity ever, the Building Department told to air their views and concerns regarding to inquire about the situation. The The Westfield Leader and Ms. in Elizabeth on the more serious charges of two women and several other tenants kidnapping and aggravated sexual assault this issue. Monterrosa the delay was due to the Amy Horowitz for The Times Township leaders and officials agreed claimed they are no longer permitted said Robert O’Leary, Executive Assistant electrical work failing to pass in- HER HOUSE IS NOT A HOME…Beatrice Monterrosa stands in her kitchen, Prosecutor for the Prosecutor’s Office. that this incident is not indicative of the to contact their landlord, Arthur Potyk spection numerous times. where loose wires have been left to hang, the wall remains un-renovated and Kidnapping can refer to being forcibly character of Scotch Plains and was an of Soset Realty in Westfield, since According to Ms. Monterrosa, Mr. debris blankets the appliances and furniture. taken from one place to another or being isolated event. Mr. Schilling took over managing Schilling told her, “If you don’t like held against one’s will and not permitted When news of the incident was re- the building a year ago. it, you can get out,” when she called to leave, explained Mr. O’Leary. Two of leased, network television stations and “We’ve been after him (Mr. situation to the tenants and had dealt newspaper reporters swarmed the Scotch According to Ms. Monterrosa, she to ask when the renovations would Schilling) for months to submit the with them very fairly. the boys are being charged with aggra- and her grandmother received a let- be completed. vated sexual assault only and were re- Plains-Fanwood Board of Education of- proper permits and complete the “We’re trying to give the tenants a fices and the grounds of Park Middle ter in November informing them that The Westfield Leader left telephone work, but he is ignoring our requests,” better quality of life by upgrading leased to their parents. renovations would begin shortly, messages for Mr. Schilling, but the Mr. Manahan said that Judge Hawkins School, asking students and parents for Mr. Hirsch stated. the electrical and heating systems,” found sufficient evidence that the girl’s their reactions. causing some minor dust, but not calls were not returned. Wayne Other tenants in this building and Mr. Potyk said. requiring them to leave their apart- story was plausible and that three of the In a letter sent home to the parents of the Augenstein, Westfield attorney for the one next door told The Westfield He pointed out that the tenants boys posed a significant enough threat to district’s 4,800 students, school officials ment. Mr. Schilling, called back and said Leader they will not permit Mr. have enjoyed many years of very low said the district would call local authorities Several tenants in the building’s the community to warrant keeping them all of the tenants were sent notices in Schilling to renovate their apart- rent. Mr. Potyk also confirmed the detained. to keep the media from trespassing on other apartments told The Leader November that the renovations might ments. electrical renovations on each apart- The two boys who were released from school property. they received a similar letter. cause “some temporary inconve- Rose Peer, a tenant in the next ment were costing him $4,000 per custody have been suspended from school, “The overwhelming majority of Scotch The renovations on Ms. nience and minor dust.” building, also owned by Mr. Potyk apartment and that the heating up- according to Public Information Coordi- Plains students are fine, upstanding young Monterrosa’s apartment began in He said there are a few small holes nator for the school district, Kathleen citizens and we are very proud of them,” and managed by Mr. Schilling, said grades will cost an additional $4,000 said Reverend Hetzel. “It is very important early December and they were forced in the walls that must remain open Mr. Schilling has harassed and threat- for each apartment. Meyer. to leave the same week due to the until the inspections are completed, They will have an opportunity to present that we publicly acknowledge their won- ened her and the other tenants with He said it was only reasonable for evidence to school officials at a hearing to derful accomplishments and exemplary extreme amount of dust and debris, but that there is no reason why the eviction since he began managing the tenants to expect that they would Ms. Monterrosa claimed. Addition- contest that suspension. School officials character,” he noted. women can’t occupy the apartment. the building. have to pay more rent for these im- Ms. Meyer said many parents had called ally, what little heat there was in the Frank Hirsch, Westfield Construc- have the options of extending or waiving “I don’t think Mr. Potyk knows provements. the 10-day suspension or deciding if the the Board of Education offices expressing apartment was escaping through large tion Code Official, told The Westfield how horribly Mr. Schilling is abus- He said he intended to increase the their desire to help support the community holes in the walls created by the charges against the students warrant ex- Leader, “Our department has had a ing his tenants or he wouldn’t allow rent a reasonable amount over a pe- pulsion, Ms. Meyer explained. in some way or to do something that would renovations, she explained. lot of problems with this building this to go on,” she added. Several riod of time to cover his costs. Because the other three boys are in enable the community to heal from the They are still paying rent, even and with the landlord’s representa- other tenants agreed, but said they Mr. Potyk said that licensed elec- custody, suspension is not an issue for incident. though they have not been able to tive (Mr. Schilling).” are no longer able to reach Mr. Potyk. tricians were used and that he didn’t them at this time, she added. live in the apartment since early Mr. Hirsch said it was his under- Additionally, Ms. Monterrosa and understand why the work did not In response to parents’ safety concerns, December, Ms. Monterrosa stated. standing that the landlord intended the other tenants said they were told meet the approval of the Building township and school officials are re-evalu- “The renovations embedded a tre- on renovating the entire building, but they had to sign a new regulations Department. “It is the Building De- ating security measures in and around Board of Ed. mendous amount of dust and debris hasn’t applied for the necessary per- Park Middle School to determine if super- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 agreement and a month-to-month partment that is delaying us from vision during and after school is adequate in all of the furniture, which was not mits or showed up with the plans, lease or face eviction. Ms. Monterrosa closing up the holes in the walls,” he “It is a sensitive subject and the PTA is covered as promised. We both had despite repeated requests. “He (Mr. to prevent such a crime from occurring treating it sensitively,” said Scotch Plains and her grandmother signed both, remarked. again. difficulty breathing and all of the Schilling) has a permit to complete but the other tenants refused, claim- Regarding the cold temperatures, High School PTA President Sharon heat escaped,” she said. Security guards who were hired shortly Machrone. electrical work in the one apartment, ing the regulations agreement was he said the tenants have control over after the Columbine High School shootings Westfield Leader reporters visited Mr. Hirsch confirmed. But that work While the event was never directly men- unreasonable. the heating unit and that they prob- in Colorado, but then let go, have once tioned, some concerned parents asked in- the apartment and verified that all of was not done properly and has failed “Mr. Schilling is taking advantage ably turned it off while they were not again been posted to monitor the hallways the five rooms had numerous wires inspection,” he said. direct questions concerning the safety of of poor people who do not know their living there. and grounds of the school, said Park Prin- their children after school. Robert Painter legal rights and is attempting to co- Regarding the holes in the walls, cipal Rocco Collucci. of Scotch Plains, the parent of children erce tenants into signing away their Mr. Potyk said “those are inside holes, However, many law enforcement and who attend Park Middle School, addressed legal rights through fear and intimi- not outside holes, which should not town officials agree that this type of inci- the board about a lack of parental monitor- Fanwood Council Introduces dation tactics,” Ms. Peer remarked. affect the retention of heat.” dent could happen anywhere, anytime, ing outside of the school building follow- and that no community is immune. “There ing the final bell of the day. “There must be some town official Union County Legal Services said is no way to guard every corner or wooded who is concerned that this type of that if there are code violations or if Mr. Painter felt that the issue needs to be area in any town,” commented Chief addressed before the first-ever fifth-grade New Downtown Plan Ordinance business practice is not the type of the building is unlivable, then the O’Brien. reputation that Westfield wants,” she tenants might have a right to reloca- class makes the transition to the middle CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Community residents have criticized school in September. “As a parent, I am or reject prior to adoption on second cil, which includes elected officials, repre- added. tion assistance. Legal Services told public officials because parents were not trying to address this in the best way as reading of the ordinance for the redevelop- sentatives of the local police, fire and Mr. Potyk told The Leader the The Leader that the tenants should informed of the incident until the story was possible. Fifth and eighth graders are to- ment plan, which is expected to occur at its rescue squad units, Director of Public buildings needed to be upgraded for organize in order to protect their publicly released on January 9, seven days tally different in their maturity levels. I next regular meeting on Tuesday, Febru- Works Raymond Manfra, the media and the health and safety of the tenants. rights during this renovation pro- after it occurred. However, Chief O’Brien want the students to feel safe there,” Mr. ary 12. others. However, he maintained the apart- cess. pointed out that local police followed strict Painter said. Several other resolutions were also At the outset of the meeting, the Mayor ments have been habitable during Tenants who fall below certain in- guidelines for gathering evidence and in- While Board of Education President Dr. passed at last week’s meeting. Among announced the appointment of Sophie this process and that the tenants who come guidelines may be eligible for formation for this type of incident. Donald Sheldon agreed that extra security them was one approving a contract with Kauchak as Fanwood’s representative to Ms. Meyer said that school officials Clayton Pierce, in the amount of $2,916, chose to move out were “overreact- legal services and should call the Union measures need to be taken to protect chil- the Plainfield Area Regional Sewerage were obligated to follow the directives of dren outside of the school day, it is not for his services as Fanwood Downtown Authority, for a term to expire February 1, ing to the minor inconvenience.” County Legal Services Office at (908) the police in keeping this investigation something the Board of Education has Revitalization Coordinator for the period 2007. She succeeds former Fanwood Coun- Mr. Potyk also said it was his un- 354-4340 and ask for Mary Drier to confidential until the police and prosecu- spanning January 1 until Thursday, Febru- cilman William E. Populus, Jr., who served derstanding that Mr. Schilling had determine if they qualify for represen- jurisdiction over because it may be viewed tors determined that release of the infor- as restricting students’ rights. ary 28, of this year. for six years in that capacity. been very patient in explaining the tation and to learn about their rights. mation was appropriate. A contract with him for the remainder of A resolution was presented to the fam- “We already have restrictions in the “We made a determination that the com- airports and the schools. It is not that we 2002 is expected to be approved at the end ily of Richard Berry, a longtime Fanwood munity was not in any imminent danger of this period, after officials and Mr. Pierce resident who died November 5 at age 76. are not concerned, but it is a matter of how and that to release this information sooner far can we go to protect ourselves before have finalized what the Coordinator’s ob- An architect with his own firm in Rahway, Planning Bd. could have jeopardized gathering evidence jectives will be for this year. Mr. Berry designed the Fanwood munici- Mayor Marks we take away our rights,” Dr. Sheldon said. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 for the case,” Chief O’Brien explained. “It is an unfortunate incident. We wish that Council representatives also approved pal complex, the Fanwood Volunteer Res- Mayor Martin Marks praised the way the appointment of Raymond Poerio as cue Squad building and renovations to the system to a full-time, fully-accredited CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 all children who could potentially be a high school. Transportation (DOT) proposal to re- the police handled the situation, which he problem are discovered far enough in ad- Shared Services Coordinator for recre- Fanwood Memorial Library, among other said needed to be done discreetly in order ation projects to be done jointly between buildings. The UCVTS school system previously vamp the traffic flow in and around the vance before something like this happens, functioned on a shared-time delivery sys- to avoid mistakes in the investigation. but we are limited in what we can do.” Scotch Plains, Fanwood and the two towns’ The governing body also passed a reso- Route 22 bridge linking downtown Mayor Marks also said that he was com- Board of Education. Mr. Poerio serves as lution recognizing Monday, January 21, as tem, where students would attend regu- Scotch Plains with Bonnie Burn and While physical safety of the children is lar high school half a day, then transfer fortable with Prosecutor Manahan’s deci- a prominent issue within the overall con- Recreation Director for the Township of Martin Luther King Day. New Providence Roads to the north. The sion to aggressively pursue the charges Scotch Plains. over to UCVTS for half a day. However, text of a safe school environment, and A proclamation was issued honoring DOT’s proposal involves expanding the against the perpetrators as adults. Additionally passed were resolutions Timothy Lee on attaining his Eagle Scout beginning in September of 2002, UCVTS existing bridge as well as widening the parents have a right to be concerned, school approving an increase in parking fines “This was a very adult crime,” the Mayor board Vice President Jessica Simpson said Award, the highest award bestowed by will accept its first class of full-time intersections at the northern and south- remarked, “The decision to charge them as from $14 to $20; appointing Patricia the Boy Scouts of America. For his freshmen students. Each year, another ern ends of the overpass. other components that constitute such an Hernandez as Deputy Prosecutor for Eagle Scout project, he planned and adults is not only to seek justice, but to environment already exist within the school freshman class will be enrolled until a The resolution also includes the send a clear message to society that this Fanwood and authorizing the Business coordinated construction of a 140-foot- full capacity of 500 students is reached township’s desire for DOT and any other district. and Professional Association of Fanwood long, raised boardwalk for visitors to type of crime will not be tolerated.” The Scotch Plains-Fanwood school dis- over the next four years. involved entities to work closely with The Mayor told The Times that he thought to hold a Spring Festival on Sunday, June utilize at the Fanwood Nature Center. Dr. Bistocchi explained that this tran- trict has strong internal communications 9. The rain date is the following Sunday, Scotch Plains residents as the details of that the public was justifiably concerned In addition to his parents, Wayne and sition was necessary in order for the the project, and the construction time- and the interest of the children at heart, June 16. Elizabeth, Timothy also acknowledged and angered by this incident, however, he Ms. Simpson said, adding communication It was noted that the festival, to be held school to meet new, stricter state gradu- table, are formulated. Several residents said, “some branches of media have been the contributions of Dean Talcott, Chair- ation standards that would not be pos- also exists between members of the com- along Martine Avenue between LaGrande man of the Fanwood Environmental Com- of Sunset Place, which intersects with unnecessarily hyping this incident with munity, educational representatives and and South Avenues, would incur no costs mission and Nature Center Caretaker, to- sible to meet with students attending Park Avenue across from the southern misinformation in an effort to sensational- each school only half a day. The new outside agencies, such as the police de- to the borough. ward realization of his goal. All were on end of the bridge, expressed concern on ize it.” partment, which is something she said not A resolution was approved designating hand for the presentation to Timothy last building will allow the school to provide Tuesday night that their street and neigh- “I have confidence that our community all districts have in place. Sergeant Howard Drewes of the Fanwood week. for the state’s requirements of full-time borhood would be negatively affected by has the intelligence to see through the PTA representatives also brought up Police Department and Deputy Fire Chief Both during his report as Police Com- science and physical education programs. the project. hype,” he added. their reservations about fifth graders mov- John Piccola as the borough’s Emergency missioner and at the conclusion of the The proposed, two-story building Mayor Marks assured the residents If tried as juveniles in family court, they ing to the middle school. Dr. Kathleen Coordinator and Deputy Emergency Co- meeting, Councilman Thomas Ryan ex- would be approximately 69,000 square that their concerns would be taken into could be held in a juvenile detention facil- Regan, Assistant Superintendent for In- ordinator, respectively. pressed sorrow and concern over the sexual feet and would include 10 classrooms, account as planning moves forward, and ity until they are 18. If tried and convicted struction, reassured the PTA that the tran- Sergeant Drewes succeeds Fanwood assault of a 13-year-old Fanwood girl on three computer labs, a gymnasium, a he emphasized that the project itself as adults in New Jersey Superior Court, sition is a slow process and care is being Police Chief Robert Carboy as Emergency January 2, allegedly by five older Scotch fitness center, a media center, science would not get underway for another few they could face sentences of 25 years to taken in its development process. This Coordinator, since the Chief will be retir- Plains teenagers, and added that assistance labs and several other teaching stations. years, at minimum. life on the more serious charges of kidnap- attention to detail will benefit the program ing later this year. would be available to the victim and her The gymnasium, with a seating capacity The council also approved a resolu- ping and up to 20 years for the charges of the district is creating, she noted. An additional resolution appointed family through the Union County Victim/ of 800, would be equipped with a por- tion extending its animal control con- aggravated sexual assault. Teams of five members each, com- Fanwood’s Emergency Response Coun- Witness Program. table stage that would permit the school tract with Associated Humane Societies In arriving at the decision to charge the prised of teachers, administrators and el- to hold graduation ceremonies indoors of Newark for another year at an annual suspects as adults, Prosecutor Manahan ementary school parents, observed three as well as providing for theatrical pro- cost of just over $39,200. said that many factors were examined school districts that have already imple- ductions. Councilwoman Paulette Coronato said including background, history of prior mented the transition of the fifth grade into The estimated cost of the new building infractions and the nature of the crimes the middle school and compared those the nonprofit group had done a good job involved. He also had to consider whether and renovations to the existing parking over the past two years while also noting districts with the Scotch Plains-Fanwood lot would be approximately $13.8 mil- he thought the boys would be rehabilitated district’s plans for integrating fifth graders Douglas M. Fasciale that, in the absence of any countywide with four years in a juvenile facility. into the middle school. lion, which has already been approved animal control effort, there are not many Two of the boys are brothers who, ac- by the Freeholder Board through a bond. options for municipalities to choose from “We did what we thought was right, cording to community members, regu- following the views of the parents, teach- Certified Civil Trial Attorney Architect Peter Russo told the board that in this regard. larly attended St. John’s Baptist Church in the estimated completion date would be ers and the administration, before we did by the Supreme Court of New Jersey Editor’s note: For a complete tran- Scotch Plains. One of the five boys, ac- visits; that way, we weren’t picking parts September of 2003. cording to Chief O’Brien, had a history of The new facility would require 25 script of the Mayor’s speech Tuesday of other programs,” Dr. Regan said. She night, please see page 5. prior run-ins with the law. noted that the other districts were sur- additional faculty members and two to Some community residents have char- Concentrating in personal injury three custodians. The existing parking prised that Scotch Plains-Fanwood had acterized some of the boys involved as already addressed many curriculum con- lot would be renovated to accommodate “outcasts” and “trouble-makers,” while and malpractice cases. busing students in from 19 different dis- cerns of parents that these other districts others have described them as good, had not addressed until seven or eight tricts. The 100 full-time adult students Mr. Bernstein church-going kids. that currently attend the school during years into the program. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Mayor Marks said this type of incident The addition of the fifth grade to the Hoagland, Longo, Moran, Dunst & Doukas, LLP the day would attend the school at night Reference at the Scotch Plains Public speaks to what children are exposed to middle school raised questions regarding Attorneys At Law - A Full Service Firm instead. Library. Mrs. Schulze worked part- today and that it is incumbent on parents to the ongoing teacher contract negotiations. Dr. Bistocchi said that there would time at the library through high school, counteract the negative effects of televi- While no concrete answers were provided, actually be a surplus of parking after the sion and other messages with positive the board expressed its desire to have the daytime adult students were transferred during college breaks, and through values and morals. 40 Paterson Street 116 S. 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By DEBORAH MADISON Westfield High School Boosters Club. law, and real property transactions. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Mr. Jeremiah also co-founded the He currently works for the Two Westfield residents were ap- Education Fund of Westfield, Inc., Westfield law firm of Apruzzese, pointed by Acting Governor Donald and served as the organization’s presi- McDermott, Mastro and Murphy, DiFrancesco to the offices of Admin- dent. Currently, Mr. Jeremiah par- located in Liberty Center. He was istrative Law Judges. Town Attorney takes in the New Jersey Association sworn in by Judge Edward Beglin on William S. Jeremiah, II and County of School Board Attorneys, as the January 11 at the County Court House Counsel Carol I. Cohen will be sworn group’s vice president and a trustee. in Elizabeth. in during separate ceremonies later Professionally, Mr. Jeremiah rep- Ms. Cohen, the other judge se- this month to fill their new positions. resents Watchung Hills Regional lected, received her law degree from Mr. Jeremiah, a 1968 graduate of High School, Warren Township, and New York University and was ap- Vanderbilt University School of Law pointed as Union County Counsel in in Nashville, was appointed as 1998. With her appointment, she was Westfield’s Town Attorney in January the first woman to be chosen to that of 1999 after serving as Westfield’s position for Union County. Planning Board Attorney for 14 years. Prior to becoming County Coun- He has been active within his commu- sel, Ms. Cohen was legal advisor to nity through his participation on vari- the Union County Board of Chosen ous boards and committees since pass- Freeholders and all county offices in ing the bar exam. private, general practice since 1985. Mr. Jeremiah served as President During that time, she was in charge of the Westfield Foundation, Presi- of all civil litigation for the county dent of the YMCA of Westfield and and its offices. HONORING COUNTY EMPLOYEES…Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders recognized Ben Laganga, director currently serves on its Board of Di- Previously, Ms. Cohen served as of the Office of Emergency Management in Union County, for responding to a call for help during the September 11 rectors. He was a member of the Assistant County Counsel of Union terrorist attack on the World Trade Center, at a recent board meeting. Pictured, left to right, are: Ben Laganga, Executive Committee of the County. As recently as 1996, Ms. Freeholder Alexander Mirabella and Freeholder Chairman Lewis Mingo, Jr. Cohen was a member of the Union William S. Jeremiah, II County Board of Chosen Freehold- ers, noted for her work in establish- Emerg. Management Director Senator Cleans Up as Chair Garwood Boards of Education, as ing the first County Patient Advo- well as the Union County Educa- cates Program. She also worked as a tional Services Commission. During liaison to Youth Services Commis- Honored for Sept. 11 Response his experience representing school sion, which searched for alternatives Of Environment Committee boards, Jeremiah has provided ad- Mr. Laganga, a resident of Roselle The Union County Board of Cho- vice concerning all phases of school Park, currently serves as treasurer of TRENTON – Senator Joseph S. the Clean Ocean and Shore Trust operations such as working in com- sen Freeholders recently honored Ben the New Jersey Association of County Suliga has been selected (D-22) as (COAST), a wildlife preservation Laganga, director of the Office of pliance with public bidding laws, Emergency Management Coordina- the Democratic Chair of the Senate and port dredging advocacy group. construction contracts, students’ Emergency Management in Union tors and is also a member of the Environment Committee. He also sponsors a legislation that County, for responding to a call for rights, school elections, and special Tosco/Infineum Community Action “It’s not common for a new Sena- would require additional environ- education. He has also counseled the help during the September 11 terror- Panel (CAP). Mr. Laganga also tor to chair a committee,” said Sena- mental monitoring of dredging and ist attacks. boards pertaining to issues involving served as vice president of the Union- tor Richard Codey, (D-27) “but Sena- provide for the beneficial use of personnel matters, grievances and Mr. Laganga, who holds a Bach- Middlesex Hazardous Materials Ad- tor Suliga’s record of leadership on those materials. elor of Arts Degree in Public Admin- arbitrations. Furthermore, Mr. visory Council (HMAC) and cur- environmental issues speaks for it- Currently, Senator Suliga repre- Jeremiah handled the collective bar- istration from Kean University, has rently serves a member of its board self. The people of New Jersey should sents the 22nd District, which in- been a Union County employee since gaining for all three districts. of trustees. Additionally, Mr. Jeremiah main- 1990, when he was Deputy County Freeholder Alexander Mirabella Emergency Management Coordina- tains a general practice, where he said, “Ben Laganga immediately re- serves as legal counsel and advisor tor. In July 1991, Mr. Laganga was sponded and tirelessly volunteered appointed to the County Emergency involving commercial matters, zon- his time and energies to provide back ing and planning matters, municipal Management Coordinator. He was up assistance and communications responsible for Emergency Manage- so the New York Fire Department Carol I. Cohen ment, Environmental Services, En- Emergency Medical Services could vironmental Health Enforcement, Fanwood Republicans work to find individuals who were to incarceration. Solid Waste Investigation Unit, Haz- trapped in the debris. We are proud to Install 2002 Officers ardous Material Response Team, the Ms. Cohen was formerly a chair- recognize him for his valiant and FANWOOD – The Fanwood Re- person of a lawyer’s referral service, Fire Services Training Academy and fearless actions during a time of cri- Fire Investigation Task Force. publican Club installed its officers which provides low cost legal advise sis.” for the year 2002 at its January 7 to county residents. She also serves meeting at the Community House on as President of the Union County North Avenue in Fanwood. Women’s Political Caucus. She pre- Mayor Louis Jung installed the viously served as trustee of Jewish officers, including President, Tho- Federation of Central New Jersey. SWEARING IN…On January 8, 2002 Senator Joseph Suliga took the Oath of mas Drubulis; First Vice-President, Ms. Cohen will be sworn in on Janu- Office from Senate President Dick Codey at the State House in Trenton. His wife Joseph Britt; Second Vice-President, ary 31 in Judge Beglin’s Chambers. Annmarie looks on. Donna Gonnella; Treasurer, John The position of Administrative Jim Hely Gurley; Recording Secretary, Chris- Law Judge is involved in the admin- rest assured that clean air, clean wa- cludes: Clark, Dunellen, Fanwood, tine Urbano, and Corresponding Sec- istration of laws governed by the ter and open space will have an effec- Greenbrook, Linden, Middlesex, retary, Sophie Kauchak. New Jersey Administrative Code, tive advocate holding the gavel of Plainfield, Rahway, Scotch Plains Mayor Jung and borough officials which deals with issues involving See us in the Verizon Yellow Pages. the Environment Committee.” and Windfield. He also serves as the also reviewed issues of concern to the Department of Insurance and Only 1 of 40 lawyers is a The prime sponsor of the Land- chief financial officer in Linden. the borough and progress at the meet- Banking, the Department of Educa- Supreme Court Certified Trial Lawyer. fill Reclamation Improvement Act, “Clean air, clean water and other ing, after which a holiday party buf- tion and Civil Service Jobs; to name INJURY CASES (908) 789-9000 Senator Suliga also participates in environmental issues touch every- fet was served. a few of their areas of focus. They one in New Jersey,” said Suliga. “I Anyone interested in joining the hear disputes on matters such as look forward to working with the club may attend its next meeting on special placement of children in the new Administration and Senator Monday, February 4, or call Sophie educational system and civil ser- McNamara (R-40), the republican Kauchak at (908) 322-3241. A guest vice job loss appeals. chair, to protect our resources, fight speaker will be announced at a later The full Senate confirmed their sprawl and preserve our parks and date. Non-Fanwood residents are in- appointments on January 7 after be- FREEFREE COMFORTCOMFORT open space for future generations.” vited to join as associate members. ing nominated by the Governor.

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TRENTON — State Senator Rich- named to fill the vacancy left by the Munoz is the Summit Republican ard H. Bagger and Assemblyman Tom late Alan M. Augustine in April of Municipal Chairman and is a former Kean, Jr., both of Westfield, and As- 2001, has been assigned to the As- member of the Summit Common semblyman Eric Munoz of Summit, sembly Budget Committee and the Council. representing the 21st Legislative Dis- State Government Committee. Mr. Assemblyman Munoz added that trict, were sworn into office January Kean previously served as an aide to his background as a surgeon gives 8 at the State House in Trenton. former Congressman Bob Franks. him a “unique perspective” in bring- Senator Bagger is beginning his “As a member of the Assembly ing to light important medical issues first term in the upper House of the Budget Committee, I look forward before the State Legislature, includ- New Jersey State Legislature, after to working on the issues of imme- ing the need to address bioterrorism. serving five terms in the General diate concern to our state and to Senator Bagger, Assemblymen Assembly. Senator Bagger, a former the people of District 21, includ- Kean and Munoz have joint legisla- Westfield Mayor and Councilman, ing the development of a state tive staff. Senator Bagger and As- will serve on the Senate Judiciary budget that holds the line on taxes, semblyman Kean will share an office Committee and the Senate Law and restores fiscal stability and en- at 203 Elm Street in Westfield, (908) Public Safety and Veterans Affairs courages economic growth,” As- 232-3673. The satellite office of As- Committees. semblyman Kean stated. semblyman Munoz is located at 57 The new Senator was also elected Assemblyman Munoz joined the Union Place in Summit. by the Senate Republicans as Deputy Legislature last spring to fill another District 21 includes Berkeley Whip for the 2002-2003 Legislative vacancy in the Assembly. Assembly- Heights, Cranford, Garwood, Session. “I look forward to serving in man Munoz will serve on the Assem- Mountainside, New Providence, an even more significant capacity as bly Commerce and Economic De- Roselle Park, Springfield, Summit a Senator. The committees on which velopment Committee. and Westfield in Union County; I will be working are of great impor- Dr. Munoz is a trauma surgeon at Chatham Township, Madison, tance to not only the people of Dis- the University of Medicine and Den- Harding and Long Hill in Morris trict 21, but all New Jerseyans,” Sena- tistry of New Jersey in Newark. He is County, Warren and Watchung in tor Bagger stated. one of only two medical doctors in Somerset County, and Millburn in A MOMENTOUS OCCASION…Senator Richard Bagger is surrounded by his family as he takes his oath of office Assemblyman Kean, who was the Legislature. Assemblyman January 8 in Trenton, administered by Acting Governor John Bennett. Joining them, pictured left to right, are: Senator Essex County. Bagger’s mother, Elizabeth Bagger; his daughters, Kate, Jennifer and Meredith, and his wife, Barbara Bagger. Center for Women Reveals Westfield’s TV-36 Channel Workshops for January Elects Officers for 2002 SCOTCH PLAINS – The Center agency, CWF offers low- and no-cost for Women and Families (CWF), lo- professional counseling to adults, WESTFIELD — The Westfield sion producers from the commu- cated at 1801 East Second Street in youths and families; legal consulta- TV-36 Advisory Board elected new nity to help expand the variety of Scotch Plains, has announced its Janu- tions; support groups for adults and officers for 2002 during its Decem- programming available on TV-36. ary 2002 Community Education children; community education work- ber meeting. “In 2002, the Director of Opera- Workshops. shops; job skills training; help-line Eileen O’Donnell will serve as tions and Television Advisory Tonight, January 17, holistic health referrals and more. Board Chairwoman, taking over Board hopes to reach out to poten- counselor Kristi Bronico will present All CWF Community Education from Phil Falcone, who served as tial producers within the commu- “Managing Stress Eating.” The work- Workshops are $10, but as with all Chairman since the board’s incep- nity,” she said. “We know there is shop, to be held at CWF’s headquar- agency services, the fee may be partly tion in 2000. interest out there, and the training ters from 7:30 to 9 p.m., will address or fully waived for those who cannot Ms. O’Donnell, who served as of potential camera operators, pro- ways to cope with busy schedules and afford to pay. Vice-Chairwoman for the past two ducers, researchers and graphic daily challenges while maintaining Proceeds for these services help years, credited Mr. Falcone with artists will allow TV-36 to become healthy eating habits. support agency operations. Individu- laying the groundwork to enable a vital source of information within THE RUNNELLS LADIES…The Runnells Ladies, a volunteer group of women Ms. Bronico will also offer nutri- als interested in any of the workshops Westfield Community Television Westfield.” living at the Second Westfield Senior Citizens Housing Corporation, have tional tips for minimizing stress eat- may call (908) 322-6007 for details or to grow in the future. Next year, the Vice-Chairwoman designed and crafted jewelry boxes, knitted and crocheted shawls and lap robes, ing and maximizing energy and over- to register. “The board has made significant will be Jeanne McCurdy, who and crafted 40 holiday arrangements for residents’ night stands, and one dozen all health. joined the board in January of 2001. wall hangings. The Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders honored the progress in getting the necessary On Tuesday, January 22, from 7:30 cameras and broadcasting equip- “I look forward to working with ladies on their fifth anniversary by presenting the group with a resolution. to 9 p.m., Headmaster C. Alan Simms Lt. Michael Robertson Pictured, left to right, are: seated, Mimi Gladstone, Betty Fraga, Evelyn Badge, ment in place to produce quality the board as it continues to grow will present “Basic Techniques in Self- productions,” said Ms. O’Donnell. and expand the services to the Betty Kenely, and Matilda Reitman; standing, Irene Doslik, Anita Munkascy, Defense” at Karate N Motion, located Earns Rescue Award Kay Felter, Ivy Rezak, Freeholder Deborah Scanlon, Marian Connolly, Millie SCOTCH PLAINS — United States “Phil and everyone on the board Westfield community in the com- Boguski, Helen Vinegra and Edith Loland. at 1006 South Avenue in Westfield. This workshop will feature confi- Navy Lieutenant Michael P. has worked extremely hard to bring ing year,” said Ms. McCurdy. dence-boosting, safety-enhancing Robertson, the son of Judith M. and us this far, and I look forward to techniques of self-defense, with tips George W. Robertson of Scotch Plains, seeing our investments and plan- See it all on the Web! AIDS Benefit Committee on how to fend off attackers and effec- recently received the Sikorsky Res- ning pay off in 2002.” tively use ordinary items in self-de- cue Award. Ms. O’Donnell said that she www.goleader.com fense. Headmaster Simms’ experience Lieutenant Robertson was given the hopes to involve budding televi- To Hold Annual Auction as a martial arts professional includes award for skill and courage while par- law enforcement training. ticipating in a lifesaving mission with a Sikorsky aircraft. The award is pre- WESTFIELD — The AIDS Ben- with AIDS in 1982, when he saw the On Thursday, January 24, Marlene Browne, an attorney at law and au- sented by the management and em- efit Committee of New Jersey (ABC- disease becoming an epidemic. ployees of United Technologies to NJ), a non-profit organization, will Mr. DeMarco’s vision and com- thor, will speak at CWF’s offices from 7:30 to 9 p.m. on topics addressed in pilots and crew members. host its 14thannual auction on Satur- mitment will be honored at this year’s The lieutenant is currently assigned day, March 9, at Temple Emanu-El, auction, with the presentation of the her book, “The Divorce Process: Empowerment Through Knowledge.” at Pacific Missile Range Facility in located at 756 East Broad Street in Fourth Annual “John DeMarco Hu- Kekaha, Hawaii. Westfield. Proceeds from the auc- manitarian Award,” which recognizes The workshop will touch on sensi- tive legal issues including filing for He is a 1988 graduate of Union tion will benefit agencies that pro- individuals who make important con- Catholic High School of Scotch Plains tributions to persons living with divorce, dividing assets, employment vide assistance to people living with benefits, taxes and bankruptcy issues, and joined the Navy in January of AIDS. AIDS. marital fault, domestic violence, cus- 1993. Lieutenant Robertson graduated The evening will include an open In addition to its annual auctions, tody, visitation and other topics. from Tulane University of Louisiana bar, buffet and silent auction begin- the AIDS Benefit Committee has A community-based, non-profit with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in 1992. ning at 6 p.m. A live auction with held holiday house tours and theater coffee and dessert will start at 8 p.m. parties to raise money to help people Items to be auctioned off include art, living with the disease. The organi- antiques and services. Minimum bids zation is also seeking corporate do- nations and major gifts this year. Accredited by NAEYC’s range from $50 and up. National Academy

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PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader THE TIMES Has The Westfield Council Gone Stealth? of Scotch Plains – Fanwood — Established 1890 — — Established 1959— The Official Newspaper of the Town of Westfield Official Newspaper of the Borough of Fanwood and Issues Can’t be Addressed by Short Session and the County of Union the Township of Scotch Plains Member of: Member of: For the last several years, Westfield Town Council business this year? All items of the meeting swooped New Jersey Press Association New Jersey Press Association • National Newspaper Association meetings and the day-to-day business have been by and were passed without discussion or public National Newspaper Association Scotch Plains Business & Professional Association Westfield Area Chamber of Commerce Fanwood Business & Professional Association noteworthy for lively discussion and debate of the comment. Efficient, we presume. Periodicals – Postage Paid at Westfield, New Jersey Periodicals – Postage Paid at Scotch Plains, New Jersey issues. Some have criticized these past councils for There are major issues being contemplated by the P.O. Box 250 • 50 Elm Street P. O. Box 368 • 1906 Bartle Avenue being overwhelmed with partisan and acrimonious Town of Westfield this year. There’s the perennial Westfield, N.J. 07091 Scotch Plains, N.J. 07076 behavior. But the positive side of this has been that the parking deck debate that has mushroomed into a $40 Tele: (908) 232-4407 • E-mail: [email protected] • Web: www.goleader.com • Fax: (908) 232-0473 citizens were well informed of the issues and of the million proposal. There are neighborhood zoning and POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the offices of the newspapers at directions intended by the town government. development issues. There are the budget, public P. O. Box 250, Westfield, New Jersey 07091 Does Tuesday night’s Westfield Town Council works projects and pool expansions. PUBLISHED EVERY THURSDAY BY WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. meeting, which concluded in 15 minutes, mark a new To us, it’s a little eerie when government goes trend in how this government will be conducting stealth. Michelle H. LePoidevin Horace R. Corbin Fred K. Lecomte A&E and EDUCATION PUBLISHER SALES DIRECTOR ABCDICTIONOPQRSTDECEPTIONUVWXYZ Suzette F. Stalker David B. Corbin Michael Bartiromo COMMUNITY ASSISTANT PUBLISHER & SPORTS MARKETING & PRODUCTION Letters to the Editor Karen M. Hinds Robert P. Connelly DD OFFICE MANAGER CLASSIFIEDS & LEGALS DDTM SUBSCRIPTION PRICE Teachers Union, BOE Need to Reach Diction Deception One-year – $24 • Two-year – $46 • Three-year – $66 • One-year college (September to May) – $16 Pact Soon For Sake of Communities Below are four arcane words, each with four definitions – only one is cor- Editor’s Note: The following letter ary and benefits portion of the contract. rect. The others are made up. Are you was sent to the Scotch Plains-Fanwood The effect of this prolonged process is sharp enough to discern this deception of Scotch Plains Incident Is Distressing Wound Education Association (teachers’ union) devastating to our schools and our com- diction? and the Scotch Plains-Fanwood Board munities. If you can guess one correctly – good of Education and copied to The Times of It is time for the SPFEA and the BOE guess. If you get two – well-read indi- That Strikes Security and Safety of All of Us Scotch Plains-Fanwood. to compromise. The parties must find a vidual. If you get three – word expert. If common ground whereby each can sat- you get all four – You must have a lot of The President’s Committee of the Last week’s news of the arrests of five Scotch Plains- - but an isolated incident nonetheless. It does not isfy most, but maybe not all, of the free time! Scotch Plains-Fanwood Parent Teacher expectations of their constituencies. All words and correct definitions Fanwood High School students for allegedly sexually reflect poorly on Scotch Plains or the high school. It Association Council is dismayed by the We therefore urge the parties to enter come from the board game Diction assaulting a 13-year old middle school student was does reflect poorly on those charged with the crime. lack of a new contract between the Board the next negotiating session, scheduled Deception. of Education (BOE) and the Scotch shocking and distressing, to say the least. The main However, it will still be up to local leaders to do for January 23, 2002, with open minds Answers to last week’s arcane words. Plains-Fanwood Education Association and a determination to resolve their dif- question on the minds of everyone -- parents, students what they can to create an environment in the schools (SPFEA). 1. Perfidious – Unfaithful; deceitful ferences with no further delay. This is 2. Ommateum – Having a compound and local officials -- was how something like this could that promotes respect and tolerance and doesn’t con- After one year of negotiations, the essential to the health and integrity of parties cannot seem to agree on the sal- eye have occurred in Scotch Plains, reportedly on the edge done in any way the kind of attitudes, behavior and our school system, the teachers’ union 3. Auletic – Pertaining to pipes or of school property in broad daylight, and just a few mindsets that may have contributed to the incident. and our communities. instruments of the flute family Scotch Plains Resident The PTA Council President’s Com- 4. Tetracerous – Having four horns yards from the township Post Office. The safety of the school buildings themselves also mittee requests that residents of Scotch It’s a wound that affects everyone: the young fe- needs to be addressed. Apparently, the attack took Requests Restoration Plains and Fanwood write to the negoti- TENTIGINOUS male student; the parents of all those involved; town- place while the Park Middle School building was ating parties immediately to urge settle- 1. Lasting for a thousand years Of Historic Landmark ment of the contract. Write to Mr. Ed 2. Covering vast areas with thick brush ship leaders who express surprise that something this basically open to anyone; this needs to change. Did you know there are many homes Leonard, SPFEA President, Terrill 3. Hesitant; delaying violent could occur in a suburban community; civic Most importantly, the responsibility of making sure in Scotch Plains, built in the 18th cen- Middle School, Terrill Road, Scotch 4. Exciting lustfulness or lascivious- and religious leaders who might question how to another, similar incident doesn’t occur again rests with tury, that are still standing and in their Plains, NJ 07076 and to Dr. Donald ness original location? Sheldon, SPF BOE President, Evergreen SALTANT soothe the pain, and parents worried about the safety parents. The tone set at home -- in the forms of discipline, There is one little gem in need of a bit Avenue and Cedar Street, Scotch Plains, 1. Having a dry sense of humor and well-being of their own children. acceptable behavior, attitudes, the roles of family mem- of attention but which does have the NJ 07076. It is important for all of us to 2. Leaping, jumping, dancing This incident will force leaders in Scotch Plains -- bers and the limits that parents set -- often translates into basic built-in details that spell true early show the parties that we are united in our 3. Pertaining to a ruler of the Ottoman Americana. Wide board floors, original desire for an immediate contract settle- Empire governmental, religious, civic and educational -- to the conduct of students outside the home. brick noggin, rough hewn beams and ment. 4. Harsh, acrid come together, not only to reassure parents that school The arrests last week certainly were a shock to our fireplace — all contribute to make this SALEBROUS PTA President’s Committee 1. Rugged; uneven property is safe and their kids are secure, but also to area, but it can also provide the opportunity for some place special. But, like people, houses Mary Ball Cappio, Barbara get tired and do need rejuvenation — 2. Sociable; gregarious come up with some new ideas to prevent, as best they healing, a new emphasis on what’s acceptable and Cronenberger-Meyer, Lisa McNally, 3. Salty, saline` with houses we call it restoration. It MaryAnn Bonacum, Caren can, the type of thinking that led to the January 2 what’s not, and a renewed effort by parents and needs and deserves our attention. 4. Treacherous; marked by infidelity Goldberg, Dorothy Lusk, Marianne THURROCK incident from occurring again. community leaders to focus on our children, espe- The story of Aunt Betsy Frazee refus- Devlin, Sharon Machrone, Rose ing to give Lord Cornwallis some of her 1. A medieval battering ram on wheels Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School is certainly cially those who may potentially be at the most risk. Hubbard, 2. The gland in a frog that enables it to fresh baked bread is nationally famous. Susan Dyckman, Caroline not a building full of sexual predators; if the charges If there is a way to keep the nature of this in It actually took place here and we can’t croak Schuster, Karen Benovengo, 3. A breastplate of leather against the five students are true, it won’t mean there perspective – we must. We can’t let our fears wander let Betsy down. Liz Murad, Incidentally, Aunt Betsy’s house is an 4. The bildge of a ship is a widespread problem at the school. It was an with pre-conviction, although this incident is being Celeste Pober, Answers will appear in next week’s ideal setting or link for the planned New Jill Markovits isolated incident -- horrifying, violent and criminal - tried on national television – but not yet in court. Jersey heritage trail … which also in- issue. cludes women of New Jersey. Williamsburg touts its restored Colo- Fanwood Award for Heroism Spotlights nial homes but most of them are not on Reader Rebuts Westfielders’ their original sites — ours is. If you recall, “Old Ironsides” was Response to Anti-Semitism Idea Courage and Character of Local Citizens once consigned to the scrap heap until someone remembered her history. I commend The Westfield Leader, as dition that it not be resold to the Temple, Last month, Mayor Louis Jung and the Borough also used a defibrillator to restore the heartbeat of a Betsy’s house deserves a like fate. Her the official newspaper of the Town of coupled with the near-hysterical resis- Revolutionary War history is just as Westfield, for its courage in publishing tance to the Temple’s inchoate plans to Council of Fanwood passed a resolution authorizing 72-year-old Westfield man who went into cardiac important. What are we waiting for? several Westfield residents’ “Letters to use the property for parking, is itself the creation of a Fanwood Award for Heroism. Di- arrest at a restaurant in the borough. The patient in the Editor” regarding anti-Semitism in sufficient cause for concern. Betty Lindner vided into two categories, it calls for awards to be this case survived as well. Westfield. (January 10). Contrary to what these resident-writ- Scotch Plains However, as the author of the previ- ers would now have us believe, I never presented to “a heroic individual, Fanwood resident, Most recently, Fanwood resident Tony Pecora, an ously published “Letter to the Editor”, suggested that these facts, standing alone, volunteer or employee” who saves a life within the accountant with the Port Authority of New York and Holiday Concert which prompted these responses, I was constitute proof of anti-Semitism. Rather, borough’s borders or with valor or extreme risk to his New Jersey at the World Trade Center, risked his own dismayed by the contents thereof. I contend that these facts are more than Proves Big Success The reason given by these residents enough to warrant discussion of the is- or her own life. safety to help carry a quadriplegic colleague down The Westfield Recreation Department for writing is that they were somehow sue. It is that discussion which offends Honorees, who must be nominated by another from the 69th floor of Tower One after the September wishes to thank the Westfield Commu- “offended” by the mere fact that I raised the residents of Westfield, and which individual and whose heroic actions must be docu- 11 terrorist attacks. Mr. Pecora and the others in- nity Band and the Edison Broadway the specter of anti-Semitism. Not one of they regrettably seek to avoid. Yes, even Singers for their dedication and hard the writers disagreed with my sugges- as an “outsider,” I submit that pretend- mented, will receive a resolution signed by the gov- volved in that rescue escaped the tower’s collapse by work for the 12th annual Holiday Con- tion that the Mayor’s initial refusal to ing that these facts do not warrant dis- erning body and have their names displayed on a 10 minutes. cert that was held December 5 at Edison permit the erection of a menorah, coupled cussion of the issue of anti-Semitism in plaque in the Council Chambers. Additionally, those While they may not have been directly caught in the Intermediate School. with his insidious insistence that Christ- Westfield is tantamount to believing that The Westfield Community Band mas trees were secular “Holiday trees,” the decorated Christmas trees erected at cited for heroism with valor or extreme risk will be chaos immediately following the attacks, like Mr. traces its heritage back to the mid 1890s, was enough to call for a public discus- the train station are no more than secular presented with a special engraved gift. Pecora, it would be remiss not to mention others from and Maestro Elias Zareva has conducted sion of the possibility that anti-Semitism holiday adornments. We commend the Mayor and council for seeking to Fanwood who emerged as heroes in a different way as the band since 1979. The program con- was behind this pernicious ruse. Here in Elizabeth, to that we would sisted of songs such as “The Most Won- Similarly, the writers did not dispute say: “Gimmeabreak.” honor fellow residents whose courage, compassion the result of the tragic events. derful Time of the Year,” “March of the that the sale of the residential property Leonard R. Rosenblatt and quick response gave someone else a second As noted by Mayor Jung in his New Year’s Day Toys/Toyland,” “White Christmas,” and adjoining Temple Emanu-El on the con- Elizabeth chance to live. In just the past year alone, Fanwood address, 29 members of the borough’s police, fire and much more. The Edison Broadway Singers is a has produced more than a few heroes, from trained rescue squad ranks volunteered to assist with the choral group from Edison Intermediate Young Reader Requests Skateboard Park emergency service personnel to an ordinary citizen search, rescue and investigation of the World Trade School, directed by Kristine Smith- called into action by unimaginable circumstance. Center catastrophe, pitching in at Ground Zero and Morasso, which performed such songs As Place For After School Recreation as “Up on a Housetop,” “Slow Dancing In December of 2000, members of the Fanwood elsewhere. None among them has ever sought any in the Snow,” a “Home Alone Medley,” Editor’s Note: This letter was sent to roller-blading and biking kids there’s Volunteer Rescue Squad successfully revived a vet- personal recognition; nevertheless, in the eyes of and more. Mayor Gregory McDermott and copied only one solution: build a skateboard eran firefighter who had suffered a heart attack in the their community and especially those who suffered Thanks to all who attended and for to The Westfield Leader. park. those who made the event a successful I would appreciate if you would build Best of all, it would be so much fun for borough’s fire headquarters, using a defibrillator to as a result of the disaster, they are heroes just as well. one. all of the skateboarding, roller-blading restore heart rhythm. This past June, the group was While we have spotlighted individuals from a skateboard park in Westfield. M. Bruce Kaufmann, If you don’t want the benches, bike and biking kids out there. It would give honored with the State of New Jersey Governor’s Fanwood, we are equally cognizant that many others Director of Recreation racks, curbs, steps, and even hand rails all the kids a place to go after school and Traci Kastner, getting scratched up or even broken keep all of the kids out of trouble, too. Volunteer Award 2001, in the category of public safety, from Westfield, Scotch Plains and Mountainside, If you really want the kids to have fun, presented at the governor’s mansion in Princeton. among many other communities, are equally deserv- Program Coordinator there’s only one solution: build a skate- board park. please build a skateboard park! Adding a special touch to the occasion was the pres- ing of recognition as heroes. We would suggest the If you want the store owners to stop Ben Lapidus ence at the ceremony of Jack Ruh, the firefighter governing bodies of other municipalities emulate Comcast Customer complaining about the skateboarding, Westfield whose life they had saved six months earlier. Fanwood by finding a special way to honor those Relates Frustrations This past May, Patrolmen Michael Schilling and whose efforts gave another person the greatest gift of Thought you’d like to hear another Russell J. Yeager of the Fanwood Police Department all – the gift of life. saga on the Comcast front. We also put in that disc from Comcast that was sup- Community News posed to convert everything. That caused our entire system (three home comput- ers) to crash. So finally, on January 10, Community Center the computer doctor fixed it all so it SP-F Historical Society would work; however, our e-mail is still To Elect Officers, To Celebrate 30th Year messed up. Our outgoing e-mail goes on the new Members of Board FANWOOD – The Historical So- system (comcast.net), but our incoming WESTFIELD – The Annual Mem- ciety of Scotch Plains and Fanwood e-mail is only received when addressed bership Meeting of the Westfield will celebrate its 30th anniversary to the old address at @home.com. The Community Center, a member with a Birthday Party at its Tuesday, whole thing is very frustrating and time- consuming. We have spent endless hours agency of the United Fund of January 22 meeting beginning at 8 on hold with Comcast and frankly, after Westfield, will be held on Monday, p.m. at the Fanwood train station, four or five hours on hold, you have to January 28, at 7:30 p.m. at the center, located at North and Martine Av- hang up and get on with life. located at 558 West Broad Street. enues. I’m not surprised they don’t think Officers to be elected are as fol- The evening’s program will fea- there’s much of a problem; we’re all on lows: Lawrence W. Brown, Presi- ture a slide show, along with stories hold! dent; Elizabeth McDiarmid, Vice from the Society’s original founders. Jean Badalamenti President; Susan Jacobson, Vice Everyone is invited to attend and Scotch Plains President; Louis Francz, Treasurer, help blow out the candles on the and Janice Williams, Secretary. group’s birthday cake. The Board of Directors, to be The Historical Society’s initial Old Guard Opens elected for terms of three years, are focus was restoration of the Osborn James S. Avery, Donnell Carr, Judy Family Home in Scotch Plains, which Bridge Group to All Sheft, Judy Johnson and Maureen became the Osborn Cannonball WESTFIELD — The Westfield Regan. Those named to two-year House museum. Old Guard has announced that its terms are Chris Beck, B. Carol Today, the Society still maintains Duplicate Bridge group is now open Molnar, the Reverend Leon Randall and operates the museum and its to all bridge players. and Union County Freeholder Vice award-winning garden and also holds The group meets in the Commu- Chairwoman Mary Ruotolo. monthly meetings devoted to some nity Room of the Westfield Mu- Ernest Davis, Esther Simon and topic of historical interest. nicipal Building, 425 East Broad Joyce Pretlow will each serve one- Further information may be ob- Street, every Tuesday and Thurs- year terms. tained from the Society’s President, day at 12:30 p.m. There are no fees. Richard Bousquet, at P.O. Box 261, For further information, please Scotch Plains 07076, or by calling call John Ambos at (908) 232 7762. www.goleader.com (908) 232-1199. CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood Thursday, January 17, 2002 Page 5 Scotch Plains Mayor Martin Marks Addresses Effect of Media on Recent Assault Issue The following are remarks from sensitive case. Believe you me, if this munity. It could happen in an affluent Board of Education President, and Mayor Martin L. Marks at the Scotch case was blown because it was prema- community, or a poorer community. several Board members to let them Plains Township Council Meeting on turely leaked or officially noticed, it It could happen in an urban environ- know we will be active participants in January 15, 2002. would be the very same press and ment, a suburban town, or a rural area. giving our younger citizens the secu- For the last week, our community 23,000 justifiably angered residents This type of activity and its associated rity that they need and deserve. I will has had to deal with the news and beating down our doors to find out valueless perpetrators can cross all also tell you that our Congressman, fallout of a despicable incident that why. I commend our local and county sorts of racial, ethnic, and religious Mike Ferguson has reached out to me allegedly took place in and around officials for the manner in which they boundaries as well. on two separate occasions since this Park Middle School. While the school have handled this case thus far. I feel it would also be naïve to think disheartening news broke, to be up- district sent home a statement to par- I have stated several times that I that somehow society and its values dated and to offer his support for our ents, and the County Prosecutor’s of- believe that this ugly event occurred are going to improve anytime soon. It community. In fact, Congressman fice held a press conference last not because of some troubling prob- would be foolhardy to believe that Ferguson and I met this morning to go Wednesday, much of what we learned lem distinct to Scotch Plains. I firmly there aren’t things we can be doing to over some preliminary options that from the event, as with any event, believe, that this was an indictment of improve security in and around our may be available to us. School Super- came from the news media. society as a whole. With what our schools right now. Unfortunately, as intendent Carol Choye also joined our The news media plays a vital role for children are exposed to on television, with many things in life, we are called discussion. Congressman Ferguson society in this regard as they are the radio, the Internet and in the lyrics to to action as a reaction to some terrible has indicated to me that Scotch Plains disseminators of information to us. The the music they listen to, how can they event. We saw this reaction to the and Fanwood will receive primary news media also plays a role in holding not be negatively affected? The break- events of September 11 and we are focus from his office as we deal with people like myself and other elected down of the family unit and the over- going to live this reaction to the event this critical issue. A HORSE FOR THE HOLIDAY…Children who attended the 12th Annual officials accountable for their actions. all diminishment of our values I am that just affected us here. This is my sixth year serving on this Union County Holiday Tree Lighting and Charity Drive at the Watchung One question that I have always had, certain played a role in what hap- I believe that this council and local body. I can tell you with all sincerity, Stables in Mountainside on December 7 included Julia Jane Penczak, 6, of and that was brought to the fore this pened in our community just two government will stand behind me in that this issue of peace of mind and Westfield, pictured above, who enjoyed the festivities with her aunt, Jane past week was, “Who holds the media weeks ago. I think we would be naïve promising all resources realistically physical security for our younger citi- O’Hara. The pair also enjoyed a petting zoo, carol singing, a barn tour and visits accountable for their actions?” For the to believe that this could not happen available to help our school district in zens will receive more passionate at- with Santa, Mrs. Claus and the elves. Admission for the event was a donation of most part, the reporting was fair and a food item or toy. Food items collected were distributed throughout Salvation again, either here or in another com- this regard. I have already reached out tention than any other issue that has Army soup kitchens, homeless shelters and food pantries, while toy donations balanced. In some cases it was misin- to the Superintendent of Schools, the ever come before it. were distributed through the St. Clare’s Home for Children. formed, sensationalized, and downright NJ CORE Credits cruel. We must be ever cognizant, that the news media, however objective they Available Through would like to portray themselves, is in fact a business. They are in the business Rutgers Cooperative An Open Letter to The Public of selling newspapers, or attracting WESTFIELD – Individuals who viewers and listeners, and in some cases, are New Jersey Pesticide Applicators Subject: Comcast lose their objectivity in search for the and need credits in the CORE Cat- more attractive story. egory from the New Jersey Depart- One angle that was repeatedly ment of Environmental Protection (NJ played up in the media was the issue DEP) are invited to attend a free class of a perceived delay in reporting the on Wednesday, March 6, from 9:30 incident itself, or somehow warning a.m. and noon, at the office of Rutgers Their Customer Service And The Cable Monopoly the community of what had happened. Cooperative Extension, located at 300 As a parent of a twelve-year-old North Avenue, East, in Westfield. Their Contract With Westfield, Merger with ATT Cable daughter and a nine-year-old son, I The NJ DEP will award five credits must confess I had this initial percep- in the CORE category to individuals Political Contributions, Soft Money and Deregulation tion. However, after thinking for a attending this class. Additionally, the moment, and consulting with Town- class is designed to help those prepar- Your Consumer Rights ship officials, I realize that the Scotch ing to take the NJ CORE exam in the Plains Police, the Union County Pros- near future pass the state exam. ecutor, and the school district acted Registration is required and space appropriately in not immediately is- is limited. Interested individuals are Dear friends and neighbors, suing a statement. Keep in mind that asked to register by calling the Agri- officials, after events became clear to culture Department of Union County Until I read the January 10 issue of The Westfield Leader, I thought I was alone, unable to get on the Internet and placed on them, determined that there was no at (908) 654-9854. immediate danger to students or the All Rutgers Cooperative Extension hold for hours by Comcast. community at large as the suspects programs are open to the public with- were either in custody, or under close out regard to race, color, national ori- On Friday, January 11, I called the office of the Governor, Senators Torricelli and Corzine, Congressman Ferguson, State scrutiny. Also, the fact that we were gin, gender, religion, age, disability, Senator Bagger, Assemblyman Kean, Mayor McDermott and Union County officials. dealing with a victim and suspects political beliefs, sexual orientation or who are minors made this an extremely marital or family status. Every public official office that I spoke with explained that I was the first consumer to complain. After speaking to them, I realized that my conservative Republican principals of deregulation might not work. League of Women Voters 1. As of 5 p.m. on Friday, not one public official that I spoke with has taken any steps to hold Comcast accountable. Don’t To Hold Trade Discussion Westfielders have any hooks in our contracts? 2. Maybe the merger of ATT cable and Comcast is not in the public’s interest. WESTFIELD – The Westfield cal, religious and human rights. Area League of Women Voters A non-partisan grassroots organi- (LWV) has invited the public to join zation, the LWV is dedicated to in- 3. Who will protect us if Comcast doubles our bills next month? its membership this Saturday, Janu- forming the public on matters of im- ary 19, for an open discussion of portant public policy. Local members 4. Does Comcast spend more on political contributions than on customer service? United States trade policy. participate in developing national The program will be held at 764 League policy, which is periodically Carleton Road beginning at 10:15 a.m. updated. The organization is open to 5. Like Enron, Comcast spends large sums of money feeding both parties. Like Enron, Comcast has little interference from Participants will discuss a trade position all individuals of voting age. our elected officials. In 2000, Comcast gave $100,000 to both parties, (Senator Torricelli received $1,000 in 2000 and update which advocates support for For more information, please call Congressman Ferguson received $250 in 2002). Over the last four years, over 60 congressmen and 20 senators received money United States participation in an open, (908) 654-8628 or send an e-mail to from their Political Action Committee; and like Enron, Comcast gets what it wants. Call our senators to block the ATT/Comcast worldwide trading system to include [email protected] or visit the merger. trade-related strategies that protect the group’s Internet site at environment and promote labor, politi- www.westfieldnj.com/lwv. 6. Telephone deregulation gave consumers higher overall charges and bills that we cannot understand. Tell our New Jersey officials that we do not want utility deregulation. Sharing our seasons... 7. All the buzzwords at the top of this letter, I thought didn’t impact us in Westfield. They do! 8. Please join me in holding our elected officials accountable to us. Tell them we demand service from Comcast. 9. Ask our public officials to respond to The Leader as to how we common taxpayers can protect ourselves from the giant utilities that we must use. 10. I think we all must pay more attention to what our local, county, state and federal officials are doing to represent us. Because they have to raise so much money for the next year’s campaign, do we have to get the short straw? Get Involved, Get Angry, and Demand Accountability!

Sincerely yours, David M. Golush ...together Westfield, NJ 07090 Paid for by David M. Golush, representing his views, not the views of any organization in which he is involved.

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By JODY MELLOAN midity that orchids need. Some of Weds John Burrows, Jr. A vast panorama of metropolitan the orchids, purchased in Hawaii, New Jersey can be seen from most of grow in pots filled with lava rocks; John R. Burrows, Jr. of Westfield The bride attended Columbia Uni- the windows in the Mountainside others are planted in shredded bark. and Miss Shaun Draper of Manhat- versity and Baruch College in Man- home of Ruth and Peter Metz. But Mrs. Metz struggled with aphids tan were married on Saturday, De- hattan. She is currently an Associate for visitors who enjoy gardens and that sometimes attack orchids until, cember 29, at the Church of St. Bean Director of Meeting and Event Pro- flowers, the most entrancing view is one day, she found some tiny red in Fowlis Wester, Perthshire, Scot- duction with Ernst & Young Interna- the wide bay window filled with ladybugs in the yard, brought them in, land. tional. Her husband is a cum laude orchid plants. Some are already in and placed them in the orchid pots. The Reverend Sandy Bonar pre- graduate of Seton Hall University in bloom; most of the others will be by Now she has a resident family of sided at the nuptials at the church, South Orange and was President of mid-February. unobtrusive ladybugs and no aphids. which dates to the 13th century. Pi Kappa Psi Fraternity during his “I was always a dirt gardener; I Her crowning achievement as an Miss Draper is the daughter of Ray college years. He is Production Man- liked to get down on my knees with orchid grower occurred a few years and Yetta Draper, former longtime ager for the Barbara Walters pro- my hands in the soil,” says Mrs. ago, when two of her plants won residents of Westfield, who now live duced television show, “The View,” Metz. That hobby ended in 1991 “best in show” awards at a flower in Fanwood. The bride’s father was at ABC Television in New York. Both when she and her husband, both world show sponsored by the Garden Club an artist and her mother was the are graduates of Westfield High travelers, were visiting the Galapagos of Westfield, of which she is a mem- branch manager for Maritz Research, School. Islands. Leaping from a zodiac land- ber. They were gorgeous Inc. in New Jersey. Both are now The couple, who met in high ing craft – the only way to get ashore paphhiopedilus, often called slipper retired. school, have known each other for 30 – she broke her hip. Ten operations orchids. “Unfortunately, I left them Mr. Burrows is the son of Mrs. years. Their many chance encoun- later, she walks with a cane but still at the shore too long and they died,” Edith Burrows, who has lived in ters over the years culminated in a loves to travel and to garden indoors. she says ruefully. Westfield for more than 50 years. luncheon on December 26, 2000, Many people regard orchids as Our chat about orchids eventually She had been an administrative as- and their wedding resulted from that exotic and difficult to grow, but Mrs. turned to the New York International sistant with Lockheed Electronics particular day. It is the first marriage Metz likes to quote the old saying Orchid Show, which has been held before retiring. for both. that orchids are the most forgiving of every April for 21 years in the Winter His father, the late John R. Bur- Following their return from Scot- all plants. “I’ve found that to be true. Garden at the World Trade Center. It rows, Sr., was a chemical engineer at land, the couple resides in Manhat- DR. AND MRS. SAMUEL KUNA They don’t like to be too hot, too cold was one of the most beautiful horti- Dupont, Inc. in New Jersey. tan and Westfield. or too wet, but as a rule they can cultural shows one could imagine. recover from such neglect.” Like many other orchid fanciers who Choosing from more than 15,000 have attended the show, Mrs. Metz Dr. and Mrs. Kuna Celebrate Jewish Literacy Program species of orchids, Mrs. Metz prefers and I doubted, after the tragedy of to concentrate on three or four. Most September 11, that it would ever be of her collection are phalaenopsis, revived in a new setting. But the To Feature Three Courses often called moth orchids. website (www.manhattanorchid. 65th Wedding Anniversary Blooming now on her window sill, com) of the Manhattan Orchid Soci- Dr. Samuel and Olga Lehman Kuna Samuel T. Kuna of Philadelphia; two WESTFIELD – The Union County charge for this class. they thrust out graceful arching ety, one of the show sponsors, de- celebrated their 65th wedding anni- grandchildren and two great-grand- Torah Center in Westfield will present “Beginner’s Talmud” will take branches with pink blossoms that clares the show will go on again this versary at a family gathering on De- children. three courses as part of the winter place on three consecutive Thurs- may stay fresh for two or three coming April. They just don’t know cember 26. session of the Jewish Literacy Pro- days beginning February 7 and will months. Now budding are her where yet. The couple, married in 1936 at St. Alexandra Marie gram. be given by Rabbi Block. The tractate dendrobiums, which will soon be And Mr. and Mrs. Metz, still invet- Paul’s Lutheran Church in Richmond The winter session will begin on of Passover will be studied and the covered with dainty white flowers. erate travelers, will be off to Europe Hill, Long Island, has lived in Monday, February 4, with a course class will delve into the laws and Peter Metz, who is an engineer, in May to cruise canals and attend Westfield since 1958. Born to Percivals entitled “The Joy of Yiddish” that customs of the Seder night. designed the bay window to provide the huge Floriade flower show, held Dr. Kuna holds a doctoral degree Robyn and Horst Percival of will take place on three consecutive The Torah Center will present a ideal growing conditions: a south- for years in Holland. in biology from New York Univer- Westfield have announced the birth Mondays, ending on February 18. special lecture entitled “The Middle east exposure and a porous metal * * * * * sity. He has enjoyed a distinguished of their first child, daughter Alexandra Given by Rabbi Yisroel Zell, the East: Past and Present – An Intro- base over a shallow tray which career in toxicology and pharmacol- Marie Percival, on Friday, Decem- class will acquaint participants with Jody Melloan is a member of the duction to Understanding the Is- catches water and provides the hu- Garden Club of Westfield. ogy, including having founded the ber 14, at 9:56 p.m. at Overlook the Yiddish language through dis- raeli-Arab Conflict,” on Wednes- toxicology graduate program at Hospital in Summit. cussion, stories and famous Yiddish day, February 20, from 8 to 9:30 Rutgers University. Alexandra weighed 6 pounds and expressions. p.m. The lecture will be at the Wilf He additionally served as Presi- 15 ounces and measured 19¼ inches Rabbi Dr. Mitchell Bomrind will Jewish Community Campus, lo- JCC Reveals Scholarships dent of the First Bank of Colonia and in length at birth. present a course on the historical cated at 1391 Martine Avenue in is currently President of the Lebanon The baby’s maternal grandparents background to the story of Purim on Scotch Plains. Antiques Center in Lebanon. are Mr. and Mrs. Ken Brown of three consecutive Tuesdays, starting Professor Eli Rohn of the New For Summer Israel Program Besides taking care of her family, Westfield. Mr. Brown is Postmaster February 5. Jersey Institute of Technology will Mrs. Kuna has been active in various of Westfield. The ongoing weekly “Tea and present the program, which will cover SCOTCH PLAINS — The Jewish sion no. 253. Interested individuals community organizations through- Her paternal grandparents are Mr. Torah” class will be presented by the history of the Middle East from Community Center (JCC) of Central may also pick up applications at the out the years. and Mrs. David Percival of Tenants Rabbi Levi Block, Director of the Biblical times to present day. He will New Jersey, Wilf Jewish Community Teen Office. The couple has two children, Dr. Harbor, Me., and Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Torah Center, on Wednesdays from 8 augment his talk with various maps Campus, located at 1391 Martine Robert Kuna of Denville and Dr. Picariello of Dataw Island, S.C. to 9 p.m. and illustrations. Avenue in Scotch Plains, is accept- Rotary Raffle Event The subject will be the weekly The Jewish Literacy Program was ing applications from area teenagers Haftorah of that particular week that created by the Union County Torah who would like to be considered for Benefits Area Youth will be read in the synagogue on the Center with the intent of providing a financial scholarship to help offset the costs of an approved summer SCOTCH PLAINS — During its Valley Furniture Shop upcoming Shabbat. individuals with the knowledge to annual Christmas gathering, the Exquisite 18th Century Reproductions Described as an in-depth study of make informed choices regarding program in Israel. All applicants must be JCC mem- Fanwood-Scotch Plains Rotary Club the Haftorah with many commentar- personal and communal Jewish life. held its drawing for the 50/50 raffle ies, the course will be offered as a The cost for each course and lec- bers as of Friday, February 1, 2002. Scholarship forms and all related for the “Share-in-Youth” program. joint program of the Jewish Commu- ture is $10. All the courses will take The total amount collected was nity Center (JCC) and the Union place from 8 to 9 p.m. at the Torah paperwork must be returned by Sun- STOREWIDE day, March 31, for review. $18,260. County Torah Center and will take Center, located at 418 Central Av- The three winners included First place at the JCC of Central New enue in Westfield. To respond or for To receive an application by mail or for further information, please Prize, Rick Liss of Scotch Plains, WINTER SALE Jersey, located at 1391 Martine Av- more information, please call the $5,478; Second Prize, Joe Curcio of enue in Scotch Plains. There is no Torah Center at (908) 789-5252. call Lisa Bieber, Teen Outreach Co- & ordinator, at (908) 889-8800, exten- Chatham, $2,739, and John Tosun of Westfield, $913. JANUARY The other half of the proceeds from the raffle will be distributed to various organizations benefiting CLEARANCE youth in the community. Each of these organizations will receive $1,304.28. They are as follows: SAVE 30-50% Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School Student Leadership; Fanwood AND MORE Community Foundation; Resolve Community Counseling Center; 20 Stirling Road, Watchung David Ringle Scholarship Fund; New Jersey 07069 Fanwood-Scotch Plains YMCA; Gift of Life and CONTACT We Care. (908) 756-7623 The Fanwood-Scotch Plains Ro- tary Club meets every Wednesday at 33 Forest Avenue, Hawthorne noon at the Park Place Restaurant in Scotch Plains. Any business person New Jersey 07506 interested in joining is invited to (973) 427-1848 attend. For further information, please call Dr. Dick Dobyns, Mem- Open 7 Days SUNDAY 1-5 bership Chairman, at (908) 232-3321. OWEN BRAND

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(CVS Plaza), Westfield: OPEN HOUSE • THURSDAY, JANUARY 24TH • 9:15AM To schedule an appointment: 908.928.1133 For more information, call Terri Mandrillo, Director at (908) 233-4501 Advertising supplied by SAS CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood Thursday, January 17, 2002 Page 7 King Day Breakfast St. Pat’s Parade Committee To Benefit Center WESTFIELD — Lawrence W. Brown, Acting President of the Selects General Chairman Board of Directors of the Westfield AREA – The 2002 Union County in the Bureau of Narcotics. Community Center, has announced St. Patrick’s Day Parade Committee Over the next 17 years, he rose that the Martin Luther King Day recently selected James F. Dougherty through the ranks to become Captain Pancake Breakfast will be held on as General Chairman for the upcom- and then Commander of the Bureau Monday, January 21, at the Com- ing parade, which will be held on of Narcotics, before accepting a po- munity Center, from 8:30 to 10:30 Saturday, March 16. sition as Deputy Chief for the Union a.m. A founding Parade Committee County Prosecutor’s Office. The breakfast is an annual member since the event’s inception Since April of 1998, he has been fundraising event sponsored by the more than six years ago, Mr. the Assistant Jail Director with the Board of Directors to support ac- Dougherty most recently served as Union County Division of Correc- tivities offered by the Westfield the Ad Journal Chairman, responsible tional Services. He is responsible for Community Center, a member for raising approximately $20,000, managing administrative staff mem- agency of the United Fund of which pays for all the expenses in- bers and their functions. Westfield. volved in staging the parade. Mr. Dougherty is married to the Activities offered by the center LOCAL COUPLE RECOGNIZED…Jack and Eileen Lynch of Fanwood shared the St. Bartholomew’s Holy Name “Having the opportunity to be a former Jane Conway. Residents of are geared to all ages. They include Society Family of the Year Award with Bob and Joanne Gurske of Scotch Plains, which was presented at the Holy Name key member of such a dedicated Scotch Plains Township, they have an After School/Day Care program, Society’s November 11 Communion Breakfast at The Westwood in Garwood. Pictured, left to right, are: Communion group of volunteers, for all of Union three sons, Brian, James and Kevin which provides activities for young- Breakfast Chairperson Dick Bonner; the couple’s future son-in-law, Joe Blanchard; their daughter, Jennifer Lynch; son, County to enjoy that special day, is and are active with St. Helen’s Ro- sters 6 to 12 years old, from 3 to 6 Matthew Lynch; Eileen and Jack Lynch, their other son, Mark Lynch, and Peter Chemidlin, President of the Holy Name truly a joy and a pleasure, especially man Catholic Church in Westfield. p.m. Monday through Friday; the Society. The award recognizes recipients’ outstanding contributions to the parish over many years and their new and continuing efforts in the rigors of the Archdiocesan Deacon Program. as an Irish-American,” he said. He is a member of the Cryan Asso- “At Risk” Youth Development Pro- A Vietnam veteran, Mr. Dougherty ciation, the Knights of Columbus, gram for ages 12 to 17, and a Senior began his career in law enforcement the Essex and Union Emerald Soci- Citizen Social Recreation Program with the Newark Police Department. eties, the Union Irish, the Veterans of for adults age 60 and over. After six years he was appointed to Foreign Wars, the Nugent Associa- The center is located at 558 West the Essex County Sheriff’s Depart- tion and the Friendly Sons of St. Broad Street in Westfield. Tickets ment, where he served as a detective Patrick. to the Pancake Breakfast may be purchased in advance or at the door. For further information, please call (908) 232-4759. Fanwood Library to Hold Sixty Something Group Storytime Registrations Sets Pancake Breakfast FANWOOD – The Fanwood Me- and listen, seated together. SUMMIT – The Sixty Something morial Library, located at North Av- All individuals interested in the 2- group from St. John’s Lutheran enue and Tillotson Road, has an- year-old storytime must attend an Church in Summit will host a Mardi nounced its winter session of orientation on Wednesday, January Gras Pancake Breakfast on Shrove storytime programs. 23, at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, February 12, at 9 a.m. Ev- The library will host a 3-year-old Registration for this program will eryone is welcome. storytime with craft activity on Tues- take place during the orientation. There will be a free will offering. days at 11:15 a.m. and a 4- and 5- Individuals are asked to sign in for For reservations, please call the year-old storytime with craft activity the orientation at the Children’s In- church office at (908) 918-2507. on Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. formation Desk upon arrival. Atten- St. John’s Church is located at 587 Interested individuals may regis- dance will be an opportunity to sign Springfield Avenue in Summit and is OUTSTANDING PARISHIONERS…Bob and Joanne Gurske of Scotch Plains shared this year’s Family of the Year ter in person for the 3-year-old and up, but does not guarantee a place. accessible to the handicapped. Any- Award from the St. Bartholomew’s Holy Name Society with Jack and Eileen Lynch of Fanwood, presented during the the 4- and 5-year-old storytime pro- Family storytime will be held on one interested in learning more about Holy Name Society’s November 11 Communion Breakfast at The Westwood in Garwood. The Family of the Year Award grams beginning at 10:30 a.m. on Mondays at 6:30 p.m. for children of honors families for their outstanding contributions to the parish over many years and their new and continuing efforts Tuesday, January 22, and ending at all ages. Youngsters four years old the church may also visit in the rigors of the Archdiocesan Deacon Program. Pictured, left to right, are: Communion Breakfast Chairperson Dick www.stjohnssummit.org. 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, January 26. and younger must be seated with an Bonner; Joanne Gurske; the couple’s daughters, Mary Beth Gurske and Kate Gurske; Bob Gurske; Mr. Gurske’s father, adult. Prior registration is not re- Charles Gurske, and Peter Chemidlin, President of the Holy Name Society. There will also be a storytime with craft activity for 2-year-old children quired for this storytime. Fanwood residents will be given PUBLIC NOTICE accompanied by a parent or respon- www.goleader.com sible adult on Wednesdays at 10:30 priority in all registrations. All THE BOROUGH OF FANWOOD a.m. This program is designed for storytimes will begin the week of PLANNING BOARD PUBLIC NOTICE each parent and child to participate Monday, January 28, and end the Notice is hereby given that the PLAN- week of Monday, March 11. For TOWN OF WESTFIELD NING BOARD OF THE BOROUGH OF Public Notice is hereby given that an Legal Advertising further information, please call (908) FANWOOD after public hearing granted PUBLIC NOTICE ordinance of which the following is a copy approval to 313 South Avenue Condo Asso- 322-4377. TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS, was introduced, read and passed on first ciation Inc. & Fanwood Plaza Partners to UNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY reading by the Council of the Town of West- amend site plan approval to allow medical MORE IN BACK SECTION PUBLIC NOTICE field at a meeting held January 15, 2002, professional use on the property at 313/324 NOTICE OF REGULAR SCHEDULED and that the said Council will further con- South Avenue, Fanwood, NEW JERSEY MEETINGS OF THE TOWNSHIP OF TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS sider the same for final passage on the 29th being Blocks 66 & 91 Lots 4 & 9. SCOTCH PLAINS ENVIRONMENTAL INVITATION TO BID day of January 2002, at 8:00 p.m., in the Documents pertaining to this application PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE COMMISSION Council Chamber, Municipal Building, 425 are available for public inspection at Bor- Invitations are extended to qualified Bid- (In compliance with the open public East Broad Street, Westfield, New Jersey, ough Hall during normal business hours. BOROUGH OF FANWOOD TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS ders to bid for the following Project: meetings act-chapter 231, P.L. 1975) at which time and place any person who may The 313 South Ave. Condo Association PLANNING BOARD ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT Kramer Manor Park be interested therein will be given an oppor- Fanwood Plaza Partners, LLC WHEREAS, Article 4:05 (A) Land Use NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that at the Notice is hereby given by the Environ- Toilet Renovations tunity to be heard concerning said ordi- 328 Park Avenue, PO Box 310 Ordinance of the Borough of Fanwood, meeting of the Zoning Board of Adjustment mental Commission of the Township of This project consists of renovation the nance. Scotch Plains, New Jersey 07076 County of Union, State of New Jersey re- of the Township of Scotch Plains held on Scotch Plains of the following Scheduled existing toilets within the Park. Bernard A. Heeney Robert H. Kraus, Esq. quired the January 10, 2002, the following decisions of Meetings: This project will be partially funded by Town Clerk 1 T - 01/17/02, The Times Fee: $18.36 Planning Board to determine the date, the Board were memorialized: Union County Community Development GENERAL ORDINANCE NO. time and locations of the monthly meetings January 14, 2002 Grant and the Township of Scotch Plains. Granted a side-yard setback variance with February 11, 2002 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND PUBLIC NOTICE through January of the next year when it conditions to George and Mary Bryant in Bids will be accepted only by mail or in THE CODE OF THE TOWN OF organizes in January. March 11, 2002 person to the Office of the Township Clerk, conjunction with the addition of a deck with April 8, 2002 WESTFIELD, CHAPTER 16, 2002 REGULAR MEETINGS OF THE NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED stairs at the property located at 8 Blue Scotch Plains Municipal Building, 430 Park “PARKS AND RECREATION” ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT by the Planning Board of The Borough of May 13, 2002 Avenue, Scotch Plains. New Jersey 07076 Ridge Circle (Block 15803, Lot 4), Scotch June 10, 2002 BY CHANGING CERTAIN OF THE TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS Fanwood that it will meet at 8:00 P.M., in the Plains. (ATTN: Barbara Riepe, Township Clerk) FEES FOR MEMBERSHIP IN lower level meeting room of the Borough July 8, 2002 until 10:00 a.m. on Monday February 4, In compliance with the Open Public Meet- Denied an appeal brought by Richard THE MEMORIAL POOL AND Hall, 75 North Martine Avenue, Fanwood, August 12, 2002 2002. The Township of Scotch Plains (here- ings Act, Chapter 231, P.L. 1975, regular Mnich pertaining to the issuance of permits BY ESTABLISHING CERTAIN New Jersey on the following dates: September 9, 2002 inafter "Township") shall not be responsible meetings of the Zoning Board of Adjustment regarding the property located at 1111 NEW MEMBERSHIP CAT- AGENDA MEETINGS REGULAR MEETINGS October 28, 2002 for any bid mailed which is lost in transit or of the Township of Scotch Plains, Union Clarks Lane (Block 15201, Lot 4), Scotch EGORIES. February 18, 2002 February 27, 2002 November 25, 2002 delivered late by the Postal Service. At the County, New Jersey, will beheld in Council Plains. BE IT ORDAINED by the Town council of March 18, 2002 March 27, 2002 December 9, 2002 above time, the bids will be publicly opened Chambers, First Floor, Municipal Building. Granted a side-yard setback variance with the Town of Westfield as follows: April 15, 2002 April 24, 2002 and read aloud, All bids must be presented 430 Park Avenue, Scotch Plains, New Jer- conditions to Michael and Karen Casey in All meetings are held at 8:00 p.m. on the That Section 16-12 “Fees established” be May 13, 2002 May 22, 2002 in sealed envelopes, which are clearly sey, at 7:30 p.m. on the following Thursdays conjunction wit a garage addition at the second floor of the Municipal Building, Room amended to read as follows: June 17, 2002 June 26, 2002 marked "Bid for Kramer Manor Park (ADA in 2002: property located at 2070 Elizabeth Avenue 202, located at 430 Park Avenue, Scotch Class of July 15, 2002 July 24, 2002 (Block 8903, Lot 6), Scotch Plains. Plains, New Jersey. Bathroom), Contract E2001-1A, 430 Park Membership Resident Non-resident JANUARY 10, 2002 August 19, 2002 August 28, 2002 Linda M. Lies Cathy Budzinski Avenue, Scotch Plains, New Jersey 07026". 1. Family $ 242.00 $ 454.00 (Reorganizational at 7:00 p.m.) September 17, 2002 September 25, 2002 Secretary to the Secretary to the Environmental No bid will be received after the time and 2. Family with full time child care JANUARY 10, 2002 October 14, 2002 October 23, 2002 Zoning Board of Adjustment Commission date specified. $ 305.00 $ 598.00 FEBRUARY 7, 2002 November 18, 2002 November 26, 2002 1 T - 01/17/02, The Times Fee: $23.97 1 T - 01/17/02, The Times Fee: $29.58 After receipt of bids, no bid may be with- 3. Husband and Wife without children MARCH 7, 2002 December 9, 2002 December 18, 2002 drawn within sixty (60) days after the date of $ 196.00 $ 380.00 APRIL 4, 2002 January 13, 2003 January 22, 2003 the bid opening except if provided for herein. 4. Individual $ 144.00 $ 270.00 MAY 2, 2002 and PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE The bid of any Bidder who consents to an BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that & extension may be held for consideration for SECTION III. All ordinances or parts of JUNE 6, 2002 TOWN OF WESTFIELD copy of this resolution be prominently posted a longer period of time as may be agreed ordinances in conflict, or inconsistent, with JULY 11, 2002 Public Notice is hereby given that an ordinance of which the following is a copy was on the bulletin board in the Borough Hall, upon between Bidder and the Township. any part of the terms of this ordinance are SEPTEMBER 5, 2002 introduced, read and passed on first reading by the Council of the Town of Westfield at a mailed to The Times and the Courier News, All bids must be on the bid forms provided hereby repealed to the extent that they are in OCTOBER 3, 2002 meeting held January 15, 2002, and that the said Council will further consider the same for filed with the Borough Clerk and mailed to by the Township of Scotch Plains in the Bid such conflict or inconsistent. NOVEMBER 7, 2002 final passage on the 29th day of January 2002, at 8:00 p.m., in the Council Chamber, any person requesting same in accordance Package. Plans and specifications for this SECTION IV. In the event that any sec- DECEMBER 5, 2002 Municipal Building, 425 East Broad Street, Westfield, New Jersey, at which time and place with the requirements of the Open Meeting work may be examined at Lauro Associates tion, part or provision of this ordinance shall JANUARY 9, 2003 any person who may be interested therein will be given an opportunity to be heard concerning Act. Architects, P.C., 1700 Galloping Hill Road be held to be unconstitutional or invalid by (Reorganizational at 7:00 p.m.) said ordinance. Ruth K. Page Kenilworth New Jersey. during business any court, such holding shall not affect the JANUARY 9, 2003 Bernard A. Heeney Planning Board Secretary hours, 9:00 as- to 4:00 p.m., beginning validity of this ordinance as a whole, or any Town Clerk All interested parties may be present and 1 T - 01/17/02, The Times Fee: $34.68 January 14, 2002, and purchased for a part thereof, other than the part so held GENERAL ORDINANCE NO. be heard. In accordance with the Americans $75.00 non-refundable fee. unconstitutional or invalid. AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND GENERAL ORDINANCE NO. 1780 ENTITLED with Disabilities Act, any person that might Bid proposals and all required documents SECTION V. This ordinance shall take “AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE CODE OF THE TOWN OF WESTFIELD require special needs should be in touch PUBLIC NOTICE must be completed and submitted by the effect after passage and publication as soon CHAPTER 2, “ADMINISTRATION,” ARTICLE II, TOWN OFFICERS AND with the Board Office during normal busi- date as set forth above. All documents in the as, and in the manner, permitted by law. SHERIFF’S SALE EMPLOYEES, DIVISION 3, PERSONNEL POSITIONS AND SALARY SCHED- ness hours so that their needs may be enclosed Bid Package must accompany the 1 T - 01/17/02, The Leader Fee: $46.92 SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, ULE,” SEC. 2-12.28, “SCHEDULE.” addressed (visually or hearing-impaired, bid proposal. CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, BE IT ORDAINED by the Town Council of Westfield in the County of Union as follows: wheelchair-bound, etc.) In addition to the above documents, a DOCKET NO. F-8393-01 SECTION I. PUBLIC NOTICE Linda M. Lies certified check, cashier’s check or bid bond FIRST UNION NATIONAL BANK, ET That the Code of the Town of Westfield be and is hereby amended by revising Section 2- Secretary to the issued by a responsible bank, trust com- SHERIFF’S SALE ALS., PLAINTIFF vs. IGNACIO RAMOS 12.28, “Schedule,” in Chapter 2, “Administration” Article II, “Town Officers and Employees,” Zoning Board of Adjustment pany or insurance company, payable to the SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, AND MRS. IGNACIO RAMOS, H/W, DE- Division 3, “Personnel Positions and Salary Schedule,” so that the same shall read as 1 T - 01/17/02, The Times Fee: $35.19 Township of Scotch Plains shall be submit- CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, FENDANT. follows: ted with each bid as a guaranty that if a DOCKET NO. F-3643-01 CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, JOB TITLE SALARY RANGE PUBLIC NOTICE contract is awarded the Bidder shall ex- ALTEGRA CREDIT COMPANY, PLAIN- DATED SEPTEMBER 12, 2001 FOR SALE Library Assistant I $19,000 - $25,834 ecute said Contract. The Bid Security shall TIFF vs. OSCAR N. NAJARRO; ET ALS., TOWN OF WESTFIELD OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. Custodian (Library) $19,000 - $28,840 be in the amount of ten percent (10%) of the DEFENDANT. By virtue of the above-stated writ of ex- Library Assistant II $21,000 - $30,139 INVITATION TO BID total amount of the bid or Twenty-Thousand CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, ecution to me directed I shall expose for sale Senior Custodian (Library) $21,000 - $30,139 Dollars ($20,000.00), whichever is lower. DATED SEPTEMBER 04, 2001 FOR SALE Sealed proposals will be received by the by public vendue, at the Union County Ad- Office Manager $25,000 - $34,445 All Bid Security, except the Bid Security of OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. Mayor and Council of the Town of Westfield ministration Building, 1st Floor, 10 Administrative Secretary $27,000 - $43,595 the three (3) apparent lowest responsible By virtue of the above-stated writ of ex- New Jersey, on Monday February 4, 2002, Elizabethtown Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jer- Municipal Court Administrator $30,000 - $50,591 Bidders shall, if requested in writing, be ecution to me directed I shall expose for sale at 10:00 a.m. prevailing time at the Munici- sey on WEDNESDAY THE 23RD DAY OF Librarian $32,000 - $40,975 returned after ten (10) days from the open- by public vendue, at the Union County Ad- pal building. 425 East Broad Street, West- JANUARY A.D., 2002 at two o’clock in the Supervisor Public Works $37,000 - $55,973 ing of the bids (Sundays and holidays ex- ministration Building, 1st Floor, 10 field, New Jersey for the following: afternoon of said day. All successful bid- Payroll Benefits Manager $29,000 - $47,789 cepted) and the bids of such Bidders shall Elizabethtown Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jer- The Furnishing of Uniforms for the per- ders must have 20% of their bid available in Zoning Officer $35,000 - $55,000 be considered withdrawn. sey on WEDNESDAY THE 30TH DAY OF sonnel of the Police Department cash or certified check at the conclusion of Town Clerk $41,400 - $66,737 The Township reserves the right to reject JANUARY A.D., 2002 at two o’clock in the Proposals must be delivered at the place the sales. Tax Collector $41,400 - $55,973 any or all bids, and to waive immaterial afternoon of said day. All successful bid- and before the hour above mentioned in a The judgment amount is ONE-HUNDRED Human Services Director $41,400 - $60,278 informalities, or to accept any bid which, in ders must have 20% of their bid available in sealed envelope marked "Bid for the Police TEN THOUSAND THREE-HUNDRED Construction Official $45,000 - $75,000 the opinion of the Township of Scotch Plains, cash or certified check at the conclusion of Uniform", bearing the Name and Address of FOURTEEN & 80/100 ($110,314.80). Chief Financial Officer $41,400 - $59,202 will be in the best interest of the Township all the sales. the Bidder, addressed to the Town of West- The property to be sold is located in the Recreation Director $40,000 - $70,000 in accordance with the New Jersey Local The judgment amount is SEVENTY field, 425 East Broad Street Westfield New CITY of ELIZABETH, NEW JERSEY Assistant Director of Recreation $30,000 - $55,000 Public Contracts Law N.J.S.A. 40A:11-1 et SEVEN THOUSAND SIX-HUNDRED Jersey, and must be in the office of the 07206, County of UNION and Sate of New Tax Assessor $41,400 - $58,126 seq. A-2. NINTY EIGHT & 79/100 ($77,698.79). Purchasing Agent on or before the hour Jersey. Town Surveyor $41,400 - $68,890 In the event of an equal or tie bid, the Property Description: City of Elizabeth, named. Commonly known as: 148 MAGNOLIA Assistant Director Of Public Works $41,400 - $72,800 Township shall award the Bidder, which, in County of Union, State of New Jersey Bids must be accompanied by a proposal AVENUE, ELIZABETH, NEW JERSEY Field Superintendent $41,400 - $68,890 the Township’s sole discretion, best serves, Premises Known As: 809 East Jersey guarantee in the form of certified check, 07206 Assistant Library Director $43,470 - $62,400 the interest of the Township. Avenue cashier’s check or bid bond in an amount of Tax Lot No. 336 in Block No. 1 Field Engineer $36,225 - $55,435 The Township also reserves the right to Lot: 283 Block: 7 10% of the total bid, payable to the Town of Dimension of Lot: approximately 25.00 Assistant Town Engineer $50,000 - $72,800 reject any and all bids if sufficient funds are Dimensions: Approximately 100 feet x 41 Westfield. Each proposal must also be ac- feet wide by 100.00 feet long Health Officer - Regional $52,000 - $91,841 not available and/or appropriated. feet companied by a Surety company Certifica- Nearest Cross Street: Second Street Assistant Town Administrator $42,000 - $70,000 The selected Bidder, will, within seven (7) Nearest Cross Street: Division Street tion stating that the said Surety company will Situated at a point on the southwesterly Parking Director Management Specialist $65,000 - $80,000 days of award of the bid, enter into an A full legal description of the property may provide the bidder with the required perfor- sideline of Magnolia Avenue distance ap- Deputy Fire Chief $50,000 - $80,730 appropriate contact with the Township. be found in the office of the Sheriff and office mance bond in the full amount of the con- proximately 175.00 feet southeasterly from Library Director $60,030 - $86,770 All Bidders must comply with P.L. 1975, of the Clerk of Union. tract. its intersection with the southeasterly side- Police Chief $65,000 - $99,029 Chapter 127, entitled "An Act Relating to There is due approximately the sum of Bidders must be in compliance with all line of Second Street. Fire Chief $60,030 - $93,647 Affirmative Action in Relation to Discrimina- EIGHTY TWO THOUSAND SIX-HUN- provisions of Chapter 127 pl 1975 supple- There is due approximately the sum of Town Engineer $70,000 - $98,800 tion in Connection with Certain Public Con- DRED THIRTY ONE & 91/100 ment for the law against discrimination (Af- ONE-HUNDRED SEVENTEEN THOU- Town Administrator $75,000 - $116,252 tracts and Supplementing the ‘Law Against ($82,631.91) together with lawful inter- firmative Action). Bidders Statement of SAND SEVEN-HUNDRED TWENTY SECTION II. Discrimination’ approved April 16, 1945 (P.L. est and costs. Ownership, as required by chapter 33 of the FIVE & 94/100 ($117,725.94) together The Personnel and Position Salary Schedule set forth in Sec. 2-12.28 as hereby amended, 1945, Chapter 169)", N.J.A.C. 17:27, as There is a full legal description on file in Public Laws of 1977, must also be submit- with lawful interest and costs. shall take place as of January 1, 2001. amended from time to time, and the Ameri- the Union County Sheriff’s Office. ted with all bids. There is a full legal description on file in SECTION III. cans With Disability Act. The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn Specifications and proposal forms may the Union County Sheriff’s Office. Any or all ordinances or parts thereof in conflict, or inconsistent, with any part of the terms Where applicable, prevailing wage rate this sale. be examined and procured at the office of The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn of this ordinance are hereby repealed to the extent that they are in such conflict or shall be paid to all workers on the job as per RALPH FROEHLICH the Purchasing Agent. 425 East Broad this sale. inconsistent. N.J.A.C. 34:11-56, 25 et seq. SHERIFF Street, Westfield, New Jersey 07090. Mon- RALPH FROEHLICH SECTION IV. BY ORDER OF THE TOWNSHIP OF TOLL, SULLIVAN & LUTHMAN day through Friday between the hours of SHERIFF In the event that any section, part or provision of this ordinance shall be held to be SCOTCH PLAINS OF THE COUNTY OF LAW OFFICES 8:30 am. and 4:30 p.m. FEIN, SUCH, KAHN & SHEPARD, P.C. unconstitutional or invalid by any court, such holdings shall not affect the validity of this UNION, STATE OF NEW JERSEY. Suite 400 The Mayor and Council reserve the right Suite 201 ordinance as a whole, or any part thereof, other than the part so held unconstitutional or Thomas Atkins 800 North Kings Highway to reject any and all bids, also waive any 7 Century Drive invalid. Municipal Manager Cherry Hill, New Jersey 08034 informality if is deemed advisable so to do. Parsippany, New Jersey 07054 SECTION V. CH-756320 - (WL) Marianne K. Horta CH-756296 - (WL) This ordinance shall take effect after passage and publication as soon as, and in the Barbara Riepe 4 T - 1/03, 1/10, 1/17 Purchasing Agent 4 T - 12/27/01, 1/3/02,1/10/02 manner provided by law. Township Clerk & 1/24/02 Fee: $181.56 1 T - 01/17/02, The Leader Fee: $41.31 &1/17/02 Fee: $197.88 1 T - 01/17/02, The Leader Fee: $120.36 1 T - 1/17/02, The Times Fee: $87.72 CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK Page 8 Thursday, January 17, 2002 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Erika Diamond, 34, Intern/Counselor; – Obituaries – Dorothy Jennings, 89, Foster Mother; Volunteer Also Did Mission Work Was Church Organist For 50 Years Dorothy Rodrian Jennings, 89, of United Church of Christ in Garwood Erika Marie Pluta Diamond, 34, of Phi Sigma Sigma Sorority. Rev. Hugh Livengood, 86, Served Collingswood died on Tuesday, Janu- for 50 years. of Monmouth Junction died on Mrs. Diamond was a volunteer ary 8, in the Collingswood Manor. She was predeceased by her hus- Thursday, January 10, at her home. with the Union County Rape Crisis As Associate Rector at St. Paul’s Born in Newark, she had lived in band, Arthur B. Jennings. Born and raised in Westfield, she Center and St. Joseph’s Social Ser- Garwood and Westfield for many Surviving are two sons, Gordon H. lived in Monmouth Junction for the vice Center in Elizabeth and did The Reverend Hugh Livengood, 1933 from The Pingry School, then years prior to moving to Jennings and George A. Jennings. past year. mission work in Appalachia and 86, died on Saturday, January 12, at in Elizabeth, and later earned his Collingswood. A private service was arranged by Mrs. Diamond served as an intern/ Ethiopia. his residence at Fellowship Village Bachelor of Science Degree from the Mrs. Jennings graduated from the Cremation Funerals of New Jersey in counselor at Princeton House in Surviving are her husband, Kent in Basking Ridge. University of Virginia. New York University School of Mu- Harrison. Princeton. She had also held several Diamond; her parents, Thomas and Born in Elizabeth, he had lived in A First Lieutenant in the United sic in New York City. Memorial contributions may be administrative positions in the ad- Barbara Pluta; two sisters, Ellen Pluta Westfield for more than 30 years States Army Third Armored Divi- She was a foster mother with the made to the Cranford United Meth- vertising field. Ehlers and Jessica Pluta, and her before moving to Basking Ridge. He sion in World War II, he landed in Family and Children’s Society of odist Church, 201 Lincoln Avenue, She graduated from Cook College grandmother, Leona Jezek. maintained a summer residence, and Normandy as part of the D-Day Elizabeth from 1960 to 1970. East, Cranford 07016. in 1991, earning a degree in commu- A Mass of Christian Burial was was a lifetime summer resident, at forces. She was an organist for St. Paul’s January 17, 2002 nications, and was pursuing a held on Tuesday, January 8, at the Culver Lake in Frankford Township. He was a member of the Board of master’s degree in counseling at the Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Church Trustees of Elizabeth General Hos- College of New Jersey. in Westfield. Interment was at pital, where his father and grandfa- David M. Green, Was CPA and Member She was in her second year of the Fairview Cemetery in Westfield. ther both served on the medical staff, master’s program and was a member Arrangements were under the di- for more than 45 years. In 1995, Of Shackamaxon Country Club Board rection of the Dooley Colonial Home, Reverend Livengood was awarded David M. Green of Westfield and Mr. Green was also a member of Lee Sargenti, 80 556 Westfield Avenue in Westfield. the hospital’s Humanitarian Recog- Boca Raton, Fla., died on Saturday, the American Institute of Certified Lee Perini Sargenti, 80, of Memorial contributions may be nition Award for his “passion for December 29, at Mount Sinai Medi- Public Accountants and the Men’s Mountainside died on Thursday, made to St. Joseph’s Social Service community service and his unwaver- cal Center in New York City. Club at the Suburban Center in Lin- December 27, at Runnells Special- Center, 118 Division Street, Eliza- ing belief in philanthropy.” Born in Rahway, he had lived in den, as well as a board member of the ized Hospital of Union County in beth 07201. He was a Trustee of The Pingry Linden prior to moving to Shackamaxon Country Club in Berkeley Heights. January 17, 2002 School and also served on the boards Westfield, and also maintained a Scotch Plains. Born in New York, she moved to of the Vail-Deane School in Eliza- home in Boca Raton. Surviving are his wife, Joan Mountainside 35 years ago. Sam Metz, 84 beth; Evergreen Cemetery in Hill- A Certified Public Accountant, Mr. Kornguth Green; a daughter, Debra Mrs. Sargenti was a member of the Sam Metz, 84, of Westfield died side; the Pruden Foundation and the Green was a partner in Mortiz, Feldman; a son, Michael Green; a Mountainside Women’s Club and a on Tuesday, January 8, at Saint YMCA, both in Elizabeth, and the Waldman and Green in Union, which sister, Phyllis Jacobs, and five grand- volunteer for the Circle of Compas- Barnabas Medical Center in Jackson Foundation of Westfield. later merged with Wiss Inc. of children. sion through the Our Lady of Lourdes Livingston. Reverend Livengood additionally Livingston, for many years. Funeral services were held on Roman Catholic Church in Born in Chicago, he had resided in served two terms on the New Jersey He was a graduate of Rutgers Uni- Monday, December 31, at the Mountainside. Linden prior to moving to Westfield Legal Ethics Committee (12th Dis- versity in Newark and a board mem- Menorah Chapels at Millburn in Surviving are her husband of 58 38 years ago. trict). ber of the university’s Beta Sigma Union. Interment took place at Mount years, Armando Sargenti; two daugh- Mr. Metz was Vice President of Surviving are his wife of 56 years, Rho Fraternity. Lebanon Cemetery in Iselin. ters, Joy Leber and Denise Wood; Eichner & Metz, Industrial Builders, Rev. Hugh Livengood Winifred Wrightson Smith January 17, 2002 two sons, Dennis Sargenti and in Linden for 50 years. Livengood; a daughter, Rebecca Reymond Sargenti; a sister, Norma He was a member of B’nai B’rith Following an 18-year career with Anne Livengood of Syracuse, N.Y.; Donnino DiVoni, 79, Active in AARP; Stumm, and 11 grandchildren. and the Men’s Club of Congregation the Edgcomb Steel Corporation in two sons, Horace Rutherford A memorial Mass was held on Anshe Chesed, both of Linden, and Hillside and serving as an active lay Livengood of South Orange and John Had Law Practice For Over 40 Years Thursday, January 3, at the Our Lady the Linden Independent Association. minister with St. John’s Church in Christian Livengood of Washington, Donnino E. DiVoni, 79, of Anna Bozer DiVoni, and by a sister, of Lourdes Church. Interment was Surviving are his wife of more than Elizabeth, Reverend Livengood stud- D.C., and seven grandchildren. Fanwood died on Tuesday, January Mary DiVoni. private. 50 years, Lillian Metz; two sons, ied at General Theological Semi- The funeral service was held yes- 8, at his home. Surviving is a brother, Alfred A. Arrangements were under the di- Robert Metz and Kenneth Metz; a nary in New York City and was or- terday, Wednesday, January 16, at Born in Newark, he lived in DiVoni. rection of the Dooley Colonial Home, brother, Morris Metz; a sister, Gertrude dained an Episcopal Priest in 1965. St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Fanwood since 1960. Funeral services were held on Fri- 556 Westfield Avenue in Westfield. Young, and five grandchildren. He served St. Paul’s Episcopal Westfield. Mr. DiVoni was an attorney with a day, January 11, at the Madison Memorial contributions may be Funeral services were held on Church in Westfield as Associate Arrangements and private burial private practice in Union for more Memorial Home in Madison. made to the National Kidney Thursday, January 10, at Kreitzman’s Rector for 30 years and, during his were under the direction of the Gray than 40 years before retiring in 1992. January 17, 2002 Foundation of New York/New Jer- Memorial Home in Union. Interment retirement, held several interim rec- Funeral Home, 318 East Broad Street He was awarded a Bachelor of Arts sey, 1250 Broadway, Suite 2001, took place at Mount Lebanon Cem- tor positions, including with St. in Westfield. Degree in Humanities from Rutgers Sophie Lovetri, 86 N.Y. 10001. etery in Iselin. John’s Episcopal Church in Little In lieu of flowers, memorial dona- January 17, 2002 January 17, 2002 University in Newark and earned his Sophie Oliszewski Lovetri, 86, of Silver, St. Luke’s Episcopal Church tions may be made to St. Paul’s Epis- law degree from Rutgers Law School Raritan died on Friday, December in Roselle and St. Stephen’s Episco- copal Church, 414 East Broad Street, in Newark. 28, at her home. Mary B. Seifert, 85, Claims Adjuster pal Church in PrinceTown, Trinidad Westfield 07090, or to the Benevolent He served in the United States Born in Trenton, she was a lifelong and Tobago. Fund of Fellowship Village, 8000 Fel- Army during World War II. resident of Raritan. For GMAC For More Than 25 Years Reverend Livengood graduated in lowship Road, Basking Ridge 07920. Mr. DiVoni was a member of the Mrs. Lovetri had been employed Mary B. Seifert, 85, of Middlesex She was predeceased by her hus- January 17, 2002 New Jersey Bar Association and was with Johnson & Johnson for more died on Wednesday, January 2, at the band, Max Seifert. Vera Stahnke, 84 active in the Fanwood area chapter than 28 years before retiring. Raritan Health and Extended Care Surviving are a stepson, William Vera Stahnke, 84, of Westfield died Grace Ann Bannon, 89 of the American Association of Re- A communicant of St. Ann Roman Center in Raritan. Seifert of Lebanon Township, and a on Friday, January 4, at Runnells Grace Ann Donovan Bannon, 89, tired Persons. Catholic Church in Raritan, she was Born in Plainfield, she resided there sister, Frances C. Brown of Scotch Specialized Hospital of Union of Westfield died on Monday, January He was predeceased by his wife, also a member of the Raritan Senior until moving to Middlesex 45 years Plains. County in Berkeley Heights. 7, at Overlook Hospital in Summit. Citizens and the Raritan Fire Depart- Born in New York City, she had Born in Iowa City, Iowa, she had ago. The funeral was held on Saturday, Rachel Collins Hylan, Choir Member ment Ladies Auxiliary. Mrs. Seifert had worked for GMAC January 5, from the Memorial Fu- lived in Clark for 45 years prior to lived in Malvern, Long Island, be- Active Community Volunteer She was predeceased by her par- in Somerset for more than 25 years as neral Home, 155 South Avenue in moving to Westfield. fore moving to Westfield in 1951. ents, Joanna and Alex Oliszewski, Mrs. Stahnke was active with the Mrs. Bannon was a 1934 graduate Rachel Lois Collins Hylan of a claims adjuster prior to retiring in Fanwood. A Mass followed at the Westfield died on Christmas Day. Tues- and by a brother, Joseph Oliszewski. 1985. Immaculate Heart of Mary Roman Deborah League of Colonia and the of the University of Iowa in Iowa day, December 25, 2001, at her home. Surviving are her husband, Jo- She was a member of the Our Lady Catholic Church in Scotch Plains. Clark Senior Citizens. City with a bachelor’s degree in the Born in Manchester, CT, Rachel grew seph Lovetri, Sr.; a son, Joseph of Mount Virgin Roman Catholic Interment was at St. Mary’s Cem- She was predeceased by her hus- liberal arts. up in East Windsor and South Windsor, Lovetri, Jr. of Hillsborough; a Church in Middlesex and the Senior band, August Stahnke, and by two She was a member of the Phi Beta CT. She graduated from the Northfield daughter, Brenda Luria of etery in Plainfield. School for Girls, Northfield, MA, in 1952, Citizens of Middlesex. January 17, 2002 sons, Robert Stahnke and Kenneth Kappa academic honors society and Westfield; three grandchildren, and Stahnke. the Pi Beta Phi Sorority. and from Bates College in Lewiston, ME, in 1956 with a B.S. in Physics. two great-grandchildren. Surviving are two sons, Jeffrey She was a communicant of St. She worked as a research assistant Funeral services were held on Marjorie S. Eldert, 83, Private Secretary Stahnke of Colorado Springs, Colo. Helen’s Roman Catholic Church in in the General Electric Research Lab, Monday, December 31, at the and Richard Stahnke of Petaluma, Westfield. Schenectady, NY, and at the Bell Re- Bongiovi Funeral Home in To Local Artist and Author Harry Devlin Calif.; a daughter, Nancy Camargo She was predeceased by her hus- search Laboratories, Murray Hill, NJ. Raritan, followed by a Funeral of Mountainside; a sister, Sonia Lucas band, Timothy Bannon, in 1995. She married a Bates College class- Marjorie S. Eldert, 83, of Scotch D. Eldert, Jr.; a stepson, Richard A. mate, Robert C. Hylan, who prede- Liturgy at St. Ann Church. Inter- Plains died on Thursday, January 3, Eldert; a stepdaughter, Patricia of Rahway; two brothers, Anthony Surviving are a daughter, ceased her in 1993. ment was at St. Bernard’s Cem- at the Ashbrook Nursing and Reha- Dorward, and her sister, Norma Nolan Kalescky of San Diego, Calif. and Joanne Bannon of Westfield; four Living in Westfield since 1957, etery in Bridgewater. bilitation Center in Scotch Plains. Santangelo. George Kalescky of Somerville, and sons, William Bannon and Frank Rachel had been an active community January 17, 2002 Born in Brooklyn, she had been a A memorial service was held on nine grandchildren. Bannon, both of Westfield; John volunteer with the Westfield PTO, Mo- resident of Clark prior to moving to Saturday, January 12, at the Willow A Mass was offered on Monday, Bannon of Linwood and James bile Meals, Wesley Hall Nursery School Clara Miller, 93, January 7, at St. Helen’s Roman Bannon of West Trenton; a sister, —where she taught music — and the Clara Bradbury Miller, 93, of Scotch Plains many years ago. Grove Presbyterian Church in Scotch Westfield Rescue Squad, where she Mrs. Eldert had worked as a pri- Plains. Catholic Church in Westfield, fol- Agnes Cronin of Venice, Fla., and was bookkeeper for 10 years and a Raritan Township died on Monday, vate secretary to the late Harry Arrangements were handled by the lowing the funeral from the Krowicki two grandchildren. dispatcher (1984-2001). She was also January 7, at her home. Devlin, a prominent artist and author Memorial Funeral Home, 155 South Gorny Memorial Home in Clark. A Mass of Christian Burial took active in the Choral Arts Society of NJ Born in Brooklyn on September 8, in Westfield, for many years before Avenue in Fanwood. Interment took place at St. Gertrude’s place on Thursday, January 10, at St. (1976-2001) and the Musical Club of 1908 to George E. and Mary Herson her retirement. Memorial donations may be made Cemetery in Colonia. Helen’s Church. Interment followed Westfield (President 2000-2001). She Bradbury, she had lived in South Memorial contributions may be at St. Gertrude’s Cemetery in sang with the Berkshire Choral Festi- Surviving are her husband, Herbert to a favorite charity. val, Sheffield, MA, since 1984. Plainfield, North Plainfield, January 17, 2002 made to the Deborah Hospital Colonia. Rachel was a member of the choir of Plainfield, Scotch Plains and in Foundation, New Jersey Region, Arrangements were under the di- the First Congregational Church of Fanwood for 25 years before moving P.O. Box 820, Browns Mills rection of the Dooley Colonial Home, Westfield from 1958 to 2001. She had to Raritan Township three years ago. NICHOLAS A. GIUDITTA, III 08015-0820. 556 Westfield Avenue in Westfield. been president of the church Women’s A graduate of St. Mary’s Commer- January 17, 2002 January 17, 2002 Fellowship and she also served as the cial School in Plainfield, Mrs. Miller ATTORNEY AT LAW church’s assistant treasurer for 20 had worked for the New York Tele- CLEARANCE! Marie Ann Perasso, 62, Parishioner; years (1981-2001) and was bookkeeper for 16 years (1985-2001). phone Company and later the New Rachel is survived by 3 children — Jersey Bell Telephone Company, 476 SOUTH AVENUE E. Was Secretary at Medical Center Heather Innocenti of Cranford; Heidi prior to retiring in February of 1969. CRANFORD, NJ 07016 Marie Ann Perasso, 62, of Dunellen Surviving are a son, Robert Perasso Hylan-Motyczka of Westfield; Timothy She was a communicant of St. Hylan of Reigelsville, PA; 3 brothers — Magdalen’s Roman Catholic Church died on Sunday, December 30, at her of Mountainside; a brother, Thomas Glendon Collins of Phoenix, AZ, Sherrill residence. Skolek of Whitehouse Station, and Collins of Tolland, CT, K. Lee Collins of in Raritan Township and previously 908. 709. 1999 Born in New Brunswick on April two grandchildren. Lakeville, CT and 1 grandchild — had been a communicant of several 17, 1939, the daughter of the late A Mass of Christian Burial took Madeline Rachel Motyczka. other Roman Catholic churches, in- August and Mary Kochan Skolek, she place on Wednesday, January 2, at A memorial service will be held at cluding St. Bartholomew the Apostle GENERAL PRACTICE INCLUDING: 2:00 p.m on Saturday, January 19, in Scotch Plains, St. Mary’s in lived in Dunellen for the past 39 years. St. John’s Church. Interment was at 2002 at the First Congregational Church She was a secretary at the Resurrection Memorial Park in of Westfield, 125 Elmer Street, Plainfield and St. Joseph’s in North •ESTATE PLANNING •PERSONAL INJURY Robert Wood Johnson Medi- Piscataway. Westfield. Interment will be private. Plainfield. •ELDER LAW •ZONING cal Center in Piscataway for The Sheenan Funeral Home in In lieu of flowers, memorial dona- She was a member of the St. Mary’s •WILLS AND TRUSTS •MUNICIPAL COURT 25 years and a member of St. Dunellen was in charge of the ar- tions may be made to the Hylan Ar- and St. Magdalen’s Rosary Societies • • John’s Roman Catholic Church in rangements. chives at the First Congregational and was a volunteer at Muhlenberg REAL ESTATE COMMERCIAL LITIGATION January 17, 2002 Church of Westfield for the printing of Hospital in Plainfield for more than Dunellen. the church’s history book update and upcoming 125th celebration OR the 50 years. Scholarship Fund of the Musical Club A member of the Women’s Interna- of Westfield, c/o 45 Manitou Circle, tional Bowling Congress, she bowled Westfield, NJ 07090. on various teams in the Plainfield Dooley Funeral Service, Inc. Arrangements are under the direc- area, including Eber’s Furniture Com- tion of the Gray Funeral Home, 318 pany, Driers Sporting Goods and AJ Caring & Courteous Service to the East Broad Street, Westfield. Marino, all of Plainfield; the Edison Diner of Edison, and Stacher Insur- Cranford/Westfield Area Since 1913 ance of Newark. MASTER She was predeceased by her hus- band, William M. Miller, in August MEMORIALS of 1953. Besides her parents and husband, Westfield 524 Central Avenue she was predeceased by three broth- Westfield, NJ ers, Ziba Bradbury, Charles Bradbury 556 Westfield Avenue and O. Joseph Bouton, and three 233-0255 (908) 233-2350 sisters, Ellen B. May, Mary B. John L. Dooley Buehler and Jeannette Bradbury. Manager Surviving are a daughter, Linda Bellone of Raritan Township; three grandchildren and seven great-grand- Designer • Builders of fine children. Funeral services were held on MONUMENTS Thursday, January 10, at the Higgins Home for Funerals in North MARKERS Plainfield. A Mass followed at St. MAUSOLEUMS Mary’s Roman Catholic Church in Lettered • Cleaned Plainfield. Interment took place at Cranford Holy Redeemer Cemetery in South 218 North Avenue Tim Doerr Plainfield. 276-0255 Memorial contributions may be Bruce Bauer made to Hunterdon Hospice, 2100 Charles V. Dooley (established 1939) Manager Westcott Drive, Flemington 08822 Also: 300 Rt. 37 East and to the Amwell Valley Rescue Squad, 1141 Old York Road, Ringoes Toms River, NJ 08551. (732) 349-2350 January 17, 2002 CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood Thursday, January 17, 2002 Page 9

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The weekly column written by local high school students Far Brook School Schedules Bishop Incident: Not Best Way Open House on February 5 SHORT HILLS – Far Brook arts with opportunities for individual School, located at 52 Great Hills self-development. For Generation Y to Start 2002 Road in Short Hills, will hold its The program will start with a Winter Open House on Tuesday, Feb- “Morning Meeting,” a feature of life By STEVE KRAKAUER flight, the treatment teens receive Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times ruary 5, for parents who would like at Far Brook, when the entire school with regard to civil liberties could 2001 will forever be remembered to consider enrolling children for the gathers daily for announcements, stu- diminish greatly. No, Charles didn’t 2002-2003 school year. dent presentations, faculty readings for one date, September 11, and the contrive a Columbine-esque plan Now in its 54th year, Far Brook of prose, poetry, and group singing. effects of that year will echo in our for destruction and taking lives, is an independent, co-educational A campus tour will follow, allow- country for decades to come. When but he made the headlines, and he day school for nursery through ing observers to visit classes as they 2002 came just over two weeks brought teens deeper into the nega- eighth grade, with an enrollment are in session. Comments and a ques- ago, many, myself included, felt tive light they’ve been placed in for of approximately 220 students tion and answer period with faculty, drawn from 32 communities in students, and parents of alumni will relieved that the year from hell was years. finally over. Essex, Union, Morris, and conclude the program. The second story making head- Somerset counties. Reservations for the open house Then, a quiet, 15-year-old boy lines recently focuses not on Bish- from Palm Harbor, Fla. crashed a The focus of the morning-long are required. For more informa- ops, but on Princes, specifically program at Far Brook will be to show tion or to make reservations, please small plane into a Tampa office Prince Harry of England. It seems interested parents how the school call (973) 379-3442, or visit building on January 5. And things 17-year-old Harry smokes mari- combines a curriculum of math, sci- www.farbrook.org to learn more changed. juana and drinks alcohol. Now, this ence as well as liberal and creative about the school. This was only one of two major royal figure is certainly not the NEW CADET…Cadet Private James G. Dobis of Scotch Plains is congratulated news items clotting our national only 17-year-old indulging in these papers in these nascent weeks of by School President, Rear Admiral Peter A. C. Long, Ph.D., United States Navy illegal activities in the world, but (Retired) upon achieving full cadet status at Valley Forge Military Academy and Westfield Graduates Receive the new year that centered around he’s Prince Harry. So everyone College in Wayne, Pa. The college freshman was among 317 new cadets who teens of my generation. And these needs to hear about it. swore to uphold the Cadet Resolution during a Recognition Day ceremony held stories certainly are anything but There was a teaser headline on recently at the campus. Special Technology Prizes encouraging. the front page of Monday’s edition WESTFIELD – Westfield High ogy. Charles Bishop looks frighten- of USA Today boasting, “Police ingly like some face I’ve seen but Local Student James Dobis School (WHS) graduates Donald Part of the district’s three-year won’t rule out action against Bucciarelli and Ian Federgreen were technology plan is to survey recent can’t quite match to a name. I Britain’s Prince Harry.” Regretta- the winners of technology prizes graduates regarding their prepara- wouldn’t be surprised opening my bly for his family, his country, and Earns Full Cadet Status awarded by the Superintendent’s tion at the high school. own high school yearbook and see- his (and my) generation, Harry’s Advisory Committee on Technol- “It is important to get good feed- SCOTCH PLAINS – Cadet Pri- det Resolution during a Recognition ing that awkward, slightly goofy admittance of his vices comes at an ogy. back from our students to under- smirk glaring back at me. I think vate James G. Dobis, the son of Mr. Day ceremony held on October 6 at Donald and Ian were chosen in a stand their needs,” stated Carol inopportune time. and Mrs. Leonard J. Dobis of Scotch the Wayne, Pa. campus. that’s what makes dealing with his Just as Generation Y is smacked random drawing, following a winter Swann-Daniels, Supervisor of In- actions so difficult for my genera- Plains, has successfully completed During the ceremony, he was rec- concert held at WHS, where gradu- structional Technology. a blow with a Cessna, a disturbed six weeks of comprehensive new tion. ognized as a full-fledged cadet and ates in attendance were asked to Donald, a 1999 graduate, was the adolescent Floridian and a note to cadet training at Valley Forge Mili- was awarded his cap shield. complete a short questionnaire. winner of a Microsoft program. Ian, Bishop is not a terrorist, although no one in particular about bin tary Academy and College (VFMA The mission of the VFMA and C is reports say his suicide note dis- The survey, which was designed who graduated in 2001, was awarded Laden’s charisma, Prince Harry and C). The new cadet is a college to educate young men fully prepared by the committee, was used to deter- a $25 Amazon.com gift certificate, played sympathy for Osama bin lights a J and throws back a few freshman and a member of F Com- to meet their responsibilities, to be mine if the needs of WHS students donated by a member of the commit- Laden and the September 11 ter- shots of whiskey. Thanks, buddy. pany. alert in mind, sound in body and are being met in regard to technol- tee. rorists. Bishop is not a crazed mili- Out of the national spotlight, lo- School President, Rear Admiral considerate of others, and to have a Peter A.C. Long, Ph.D., United States high sense of duty, honor, loyalty tant from a distant land. He’s a cal teens have had their reputation Florida suburbanite who liked En- Navy (Retired), personally recog- and courage. suffer as well in these initial days nized Cadet Dobis for his achieve- The school is home to more than glish class and airplanes. His fam- of 2002. On January 2, five Scotch ily is stunned, naturally, and so am ment. 700 young men from grade 7 through Plains-Fanwood high school stu- Cadet Dobis joined 316 other new the second year of college, hailing I. dents picked an eighth-grade girl cadets who swore to uphold the Ca- from 38 states and 34 countries. Bishop was obviously a troubled up from Park Middle School, drove teen, and the reasons behind his her to a nearby wooded area, and actions will most likely mark the proceeded to physically and sexu- Vermont Leadership Program first of the clandestine happenings ally assault her. of 2002. I feel sorry for Bishop, but Some of these perpetrators may I also find it extremely unfortunate be tried as adults, but that doesn’t To Include Graduate of WHS that he chose to take his life in such take away from the suffix “teen” WESTFIELD – Tonia Garbowsky leaders” within the regions of the a public, news-generating way. glaring up at you at the end of their Fleming, a 1985 graduate of Westfield country. What will be the repercussions age. All the malicious offenders High School, was selected to be a Ms. Garbowsky Fleming is the of his fateful flight? Will school were between 15-17. member of the Leadership Southeast daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles psychologists need to take a closer We’ve spent just over two weeks Vermont 2002 Program. Garbowsky. She resides in Chester, look at who may feel sympathetic in 2002, the year I graduate high The nationwide program aims to Vt. with her husband, Paul, and their towards the acts of such house- school. I turn 18 this year. I move develop and stimulate “emerging two children, Jeremy and Hannah. hold-name monsters as bin Laden onto college, and in many respects, She received a Bachelor of Arts or Atta or Moussaoui? When my my teen years are fading away. Degree from Wellesley College and four-year-old sister knocks her I’d like to remember this year as Brendan Ryan Enrolls a Master of Business Administration Little Tikes airplane into her block something special, but the first two Degree from the University of Chi- tower, should I report her to the At St. Michael’s College weeks have certainly not boded well cago. Office of Homeland Security? WESTFIELD – Saint Michael’s for teens of the world and, more Currently, Ms. Garbowsky Fleming PET FOOD DRIVE…Mrs. Rosander’s fourth grade class at McGinn Elemen- “Well yes, Governor Ridge, I College in Colchester, Vt. announced tary School in Scotch Plains sponsored their annual pet food drive during the specifically, this community. We serves as Cooperate Marketing Man- think she may have terrorist incli- that Brendan Ryan, the son of Mr. month of November. Donations of dog and cat foods were accepted from need to reverse this quickly. Bishop ager at Dufresne-Henry in Spring- nations. Now she’s stuffing rocks and Mrs. John Ryan of Westfield, McGinn students and their families. The class collected 197 pounds of food, was a desperate child, Prince Harry field, Vt. which was then distributed to animal shelters throughout the area. into her shoes. I’ll report her right enrolled as a first-year student at the an imprudent juvenile, the five high school. away.” school students criminal misfits. Because of Bishop’s fateful Let’s get ourselves a hero. Shivani Parmar Enrolls ST. AGNES SCHOOL Certified H.S. Teachers Delbarton Summer Activities At Dartmouth College Catholic Schools Scotch Plains, SCOTCH PLAINS – Dartmouth Where Faith & Knowledge Meet © 2001 NCEA/USCC 342 Madison Hill Rd., Clark Summit, Edison Expo Slated on February 2 College in Hanover, N.H. has re- Metuchen & ported that Scotch Plains resident Grades Pre K - 8 Elizabeth MORRISTOWN — The Pre-Kindergarten through high Shivani Parmar has enrolled as a OUR 25TH YEAR Delbarton Mothers’ Guild will host school students and their parents member of the Class of 2005 at the EDUCATIONAL its eighth annual Summer Activi- are invited to explore summer op- college. Pre K - Five Day A.M. or P.M. Sessions SERVICES CENTER ties Expo on Saturday, February 2, tions: day and overnight camps, Shivani is the daughter of Rupa • All Certified Teachers • Computer Tech. 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(908) 233 - 9570 Far Brook is a small, COMING SEPTEMBER 2002! coeducational day Morning & Afternoon Sessions for Ages 21/2 to 5. school in Short Hills for children from Nursery Holy Trinity Team Teaching by Experienced Teachers. through the Eighth Spacious Indoor & Outdoor Play Areas. grade. Since 1948, Far Interparochial Brook has offered its Lunch & Enrichment Classes Available. students an innovative School – and challenging We are entering our 50th year of providing academic curriculum in Mountainside which great music, quality programming for the pre-school child! literature and art are a Campus natural part of each • 3 AND 4-YEAR-OLD PROGRAMS child’s daily life. THROUGH FULL DAY KINDERGARTEN Open Registration • MIDDLE STATES ACCREDITED Begins eb. 11, 2002. OPEN HOUSE Tuesday, February 5 To be located at Our Lady of Lourdes RC Church, Mountainside Call Mon. - ri. Between RSVP: (973) 379-3442 9 - 3 to Schedule a Tour Call for Information Far Brook School of the acility. 52 Great Hills Road, Short Hills Holy Trinity Interparochial School www.farbrook.org 336 First Street, Westfield All decisions on admissions are made without regard to race, religion, sex or 908 233-0484 Registration Starts January 27th * Active Parent Organization national origin. CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood Thursday, January 17, 2002 Page 11 See it all in color at! Sports Section www.goleader.com THE WEEK IN SPORTS Pages 11-14 SILBER SHRINKS SMALL, CONNOLLY SINKS SEEMAN Raiders Take It to the Limit, Nip Cougar Matmen, 35-31

By DAVID B. CORBIN in the right position for victory. some moves, we made some moves Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Both the Raiders and the Cougars and it came down to the last match. Sophomore Derek Francavilla won were positioning their wrestlers as in It doesn’t get any better than this!” a 13-0, majority decision in the final a chess match. In the first bout, the 119-lb. class, bout of the evening to give the 7-2 “Cranford and us matched up in a coach Bello moved freshman Steve Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School way that it was going to be a close Mineo up a weight class to face wrestling team a 35-31 victory over match. The kids wrestled with a lot Anthony Crecca. The result was an a strong Cranford team on January 9 of heart. We were down two varsity impressive 17-5, majority victory by in Scotch Plains. Two major show- guys, (Pat) Romeo and (Ron) Mineo. downs won by the Raiders along Ferrara,” explained Raider Head “I’m very happy with the way Steve with some much-needed pins set them Caoch Dave Bello. “Cranford made wrestled. He wrestled a good kid and he was phenomenal,” said Bello. In the first showdown bout of the evening, sophomore Eric Connolly jumped up a class to 125 and re- corded a takedown, an escape and a reversal to defeat Nick Seeman, 5-3, and to give the Raiders a 7-0 team David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times lead. ROLLING IN THE LAY UP...Blue Devil Dan DeSerio rolls in a lay up against the Raiders. DeSerio scored a game-high The Cougars won the next two 27 points and grabbed 15 rebounds. bouts to take a 10-7 lead but unde- feated, 9-0 Lucas Francavilla, from a DESERIO SINKS 27, GRABS 15; BRENNAN SCORES 19 single-leg takedown, smothered 140- lb. Ed Aranzuzu in 1:34. Francavilla simply explained, “I took a single leg. He hung his head, Blue Devils Wreck Raiders, 63-51; so I just reached up for the head and it was there.” Senior Matt DeNichilo scored two head-and-arm, walk around Mark Best Hoop Start in 16 Years takedowns on 145-lb. Cougar An- By STEVEN KRAKAUER Malcolm X Shabazz on January 8, showed much of the same, scoring thony Donofrio before turning him Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times and the game before handed the Lin- 27 and grabbing 15 boards. He also David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times in 3:25, with an Olympic arm bar. Scotch Plains-Fanwood was hot, den Tigers (ranked 16th in the state had five steals and four blocks. NO “SMALL” MATTER...Raider Andrew Silber, top, hangs on tightly to “I was out there for six (points) Cougar Brendan Small in a key bout at 171-lbs. Silber edged Small, 3-0. but Westfield proved to be hotter. by the Star-Ledger) their second loss. The first half was fairly even, with CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 On January 10 in Westfield High Their win over Scotch Plains- the Raiders taking a slight lead going School, the Westfield Blue Devils boys’ Fanwood advanced Westfield’s season into the locker room. Powered be- MAURA GILLOOLY SINKS 19, CUSIMANO SCORES 16 basketball team defeated the Scotch record to 7-1, and the loss dropped the hind senior Mike Brennan’s 13 points Plains-Fanwood Raiders, 63-51. Raiders under the halfway mark, to 4-5. and Tom DeCataldo’s two three- The Raiders were coming off a big Senior co-captain Dan DeSerio pointers, the Raiders were able to victory against conference rival again played an overpowering game, ride a 33-30 lead. Raiders’ Scoring Frenzy Ices Cranford earlier last week, a buzzer- scoring his team’s first 10 points. On However, the Blue Devils stepped beater to take the win by a single point. the season, DeSerio has been averag- up their defense in the second half, as Westfield, however, has been ing more than 20 points and 15 re- well as their team play. Senior Jay strong as well. Westfield defeated bounds. Against the Raiders, DeSerio Cook said, “We’ve always been a Lady Blue Devil Cagers, 60-34 second half team. It’s our condition- ing; in the fourth quarter when other By DAVID B. CORBIN eyebrow raising, 60-34, victory over The Raiders’ only loss came at the teams are tiring, we’re getting our Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times rival Westfield on January 10 in hands of fourth-ranked Malcolm X. second wind.” Depth from the bench definitely Scotch Plains. Gillooly’s presence Shabazz on January 3. Since then, By spreading the floor on offense, surfaced when freshman forward on the court along with freshmen the Raiders have defeated Linden, the Blue Devils were able to find the Maura Gillooly abandoned her seat starters Jen Burke (point guard) and Cranford and Westfield by impres- open shot. Co-captain Jim McKeon and fired in 14 of her game-high 19 Hillary Klimowicz (center) indicated sive margins. contributed well with two key, 3- points in the second quarter to lead that the Raiders, although very young, “That was a tough loss against pointers when Westfield needed them the 8-1 Scotch Plains-Fanwood High have already acquired the savvy of a Shabazz and we won since then. We most. Junior Eric Turner also played School girls basketball team to an talented, mature team. are looking forward to playing one of well, especially in the second half, the better teams again,” said Raider hitting four three-pointers. He fin- Head Coach Brian Homm. ished with 16 points and five re- The Raiders pounded away at the bounds for the game. Blue Devils with effective inside Westfield was quite proficient in shooting in the first quarter and to- the assist category, outdoing the Raid- tally dominated the boards to take a ers, 20-11. Those 20 assists were due 22-5 lead. Klimowicz, who had a in large part to the efforts of Cook game-high 13 rebounds and three and senior Louie Mercer, who tallied blocked shots, scored 12 of her 18 six assists each. points in the quarter and senior Erin Fred Lecomte for The Westfield Leader and The Times The Raiders were playing without VERY SMOOTH IN THE WATER...Zack Coppa placed second in three events their leading scorer, point guard Gillooly added four. against the very strong St. Joseph team. As the Blue Devil defense adjusted CONTINUED ON PAGE 13 in the second quarter to thwart the Raiders’ inside game, in came Maura Gillooly who frayed the net with four 3-pointers and a 2-point jumper Blue Devil Swim Boys Sank to complete an effective inside-out- side punch. Despite the Raiders’ scor- ing frenzy, senior Jackie Cusimano, who led the Blue Devils with 16 By No. 4, St. Joe’s Metuchen points, netted seven points in the quarter, including one of her two 3- By DAVID B. CORBIN Westfield, now 7-1, will host an- 200 IM: Mallony (S), 2:06.14 David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times pointers; however, the Raiders car- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times other top-ranked team, Shawnee to- 50 free: Brian Sharkey (S), 23.06 DOMINATING DEFENSIVELY...Raider Erin Gillooly, center, tightly guards ried a hefty 41-16 lead at the half. “We swam one of our better meets day at 4 p.m. 100 fly: Gartner (S), 55.79 Blue Devil Lisa Venezia, left. With some very fine shooting, the Raiders also “They (Westfield) played man (de- 100 free: B. Savulich (S), 49.81 against St. Joe’s and got crushed,” St. Josephs (Metuchen) (5-2) 118, dominated offensively. CONTINUED ON PAGE 13 500 free: George Savulich (S), 5:07.61 indicated Westfield High School Westfield (6-1) 52 200-free relay: (S) (Sharkey, B. boys’ swimming Coach Bruce (First Place) Savulich, Bren Varone, Gartner), 1:36.14 Johnson when the No. 4 ranked St. 200-medley relay: (S) (Sergio Rosales, 100 back: Sharkey (S), 56.71 Joseph of Metuchen swimming team Pat Mallony, Brian Gartner, Ryan 100 breast: Mallony (S), 1:05.41 Wierzduck), 1:44.11 400-free relay: (S) (Mallony, Sharkey, Viking Lady Cagers Squeak defeated host Westfield, 118-52 on 200 free: Bob Savulich (S), 1:49.68 B. Savulich, G. Savulich), 3:31.14 January 9. The very strong St. Joe’s team placed first in all 11 events. The closest the Blue Devils came to Raider Steve Swenson Grabs By Mount St. Mary, 38-36 winning an event was in the 200- medley relay. “We swam well but just got touched out,” explained Johnson. First at Pirate Inv’tl Swim By FRED LECOMTE just 38-36, a costly turnover handed During the first half, we were letting The St. Joseph foursome touched Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times the ball to the Lions. However, an them do whatever they wanted. The in 1:44.11 and the Blue Devil four- Scotch Plains-Fanwood High relay with a time of 1:36.53. Determining a winner came down errant inbound pass bounced out of other thing was, in the first half, we some of Vin Shen, J. Sobala, Zack School senior Steve Swenson touched Blue Devil Vin Shen placed third to the final six ticks on the clock as bounds and returned possession to must have missed 10 lay-ups, and Coppa and Ryan Bartholomew first in the 100 breaststroke with a in the 100-yard butterfly at 55.99 and the 8-2 Union Catholic High School the Vikings with six seconds left. you can’t do that. Then of course, the touched in 1:44.3. time of 1:01.81 to pace his team to a third in the 100-yard backstroke at girls’ basketball team eked out a Vikings Stephanie Green finished kids got a little frustrated and they Westfield out-pointed St. Joseph fifth-place finish at the Pirate Invita- 57.07. Zack Coppa took third in the narrow 38-36 victory over Mount St. with 10 points, Amy Snyder and got a little down. Good teams win on in the 100 butterfly event when Shen tional swim meet in West Windsor 50-freestyle at 22.78 and placed Mary’s on January 11 in Scotch Kaitlyn Murray each had four and bad days. Well this was not a good touched second in a personal best on January 12. St. Joseph’s of fourth in the 100-freestyle with a Plains. Kenyail Johnson, who led the Kelly added two. day for us. We didn’t play well, didn’t 0:56.25, Sam Gurdus took third in Metuchen captured the team title time of 50.88. Ryan Bartholomew Vikings with 13 points, rebound well, so we had a lot of 0:58.28 and Rob Freundlich came in with a total of 276, the Westfield touched fifth in the 50-freestyle at nailed a key three-pointer problems. We were struggling, fourth with a time of 0:58.31. High School boys placed third with a 23.12 and Sam Gurdus finished sixth late in the final quarter. but they stuck with it mentally. In the 100 breaststroke, Gurdus total of 134 and the Raiders totaled in the 100-butterfly at 57.88. The Vikings dominated We had a lot of kids making placed second at 1:08.57 and Sobala 118. Westfield also took fourth in the 200- the first quarter and made mistakes that they don’t nor- took third at 1:08.89. Zack Coppa Swenson became the first Raider medley relay with a time of 1:46.02. it look easy, taking a 13-5 mally make. At the end, we touched second in the 200 individual male swimmer in school history to lead. That cushion quickly made some shots, made a gut TOP 10 TEAMS: medley with a time of 2:07.17 and win at that meet. His brother Eric 1. St. Joseph’s 276, 2. Greenwich evaporated as the Lions check defensively and didn’t let Chris Heinen touched fifth with a per- placed fourth in the same event with (Conn.) 210, 3. Westfield 134, 4. retaliated with an effec- them have what they wanted.” sonal best 2:10.85. Coppa also placed a time of 1:03.94 and touched fifth in Pennsbury (Pa.) 132, 5. Scotch Plains- tive full-court press while “I was somewhat disap- second in the 100 freestyle with a time the 200-individual medley at 2:11.02. Fanwood 118, 6. East Brunswick 116, increasing their shot per- pointed”, said Johnson. “We 7. Bridgewater-Raritan 104, 8. Seton of 0:50.64 and Heinen placed third in The Raiders also placed third in the Hall Prep 94, 9. West Windsor- centages. At halftime, the play much better than that. We the 500 freestyle at 5:26.16. 200-yard medley relay at 1:44.39 Plainsboro North 46, 10. West score was knotted 19-19. made many dumb mistakes, but Josh Schoenfeld touched second and fifth in the 200-yard freestyle Windsor-Plainsboro South 43 Johnson led all scoring we found a way to tough it out. in the 200 freestyle with a personal- with 10 points. Lion That is what makes good teams.” best time of 1:55.61 and Shen took Krissy Suckow, who fin- Viking captain and forward, third in the 100 backstroke at 6th Annual “SuperSkills” ished with 24 points, Lisa Mortkowitz, who contrib- 0:58.09. Bartholomew finished third countered with nine. uted five points, added, “The in the 50 freestyle at 0:23.91. INT’L “I was open so many game honestly took us by sur- Schoenfeld, Dan Chabanov, Devin ROVERS times, so I just took the prise. I think we came out a little Power and Coppa finished second WINTER INDOOR shots,” said Johnson. flat, but we managed to perse- in the 200 freestyle relay and John The Lions continued to vere and pulled it through. I’m Chiesa, Chabanov, Heinen and SOCCER CAMP press the action in the third proud the team stuck together at Bartholomew touched third in the quarter and took a 29-27 the end. At this point of the 400-freestyle relay. Boys&Girls ages 4-16 lead. Viking Amanda season, I believe our improve- Westfield rebounded to crush ninth- Kelly stepped up defen- ment is definitely starting to ranked East Brunswick, 103-67, on Fun-Filled Sessions sively in the fourth quar- show. This surely was a game we January 9. Schoenfeld won the 200 IM Starting in February ter and the tide changed learned to never come out and and the 500 freestyle and Shen won the 6 slightly. Johnson Fred Lecomte for The Westfield Leader and The Times take another team for granted, HIGHLY GUARDED VIKING...Viking Amy Snyder, 100 butterfly and the 100 backstroke. JCC of Central NJ Scotch Plains launched her huge 3- No. 21, tries to maneuver her way around two Lions. assuming you are going to win Schoenfeld and Shen teamed with pointer from the outside or that you are better than any- Chabanov and Bartholomew to win Inman Sports Club North Edison perimeter to put the Vikings out in Viking Head Coach Kathy one. You have to come out prepared the 200-medley relay. PROFESSIONAL STAFF front 34-33. Matthews, somewhat disappointed and play hard, no matter what.” In comparison, Johnson com- LIMITED ENROLLMENT– Call today to reserve Minutes later, with nine seconds with the team’s performance, said, “I Mt. St. Mary 5 14 8 11 38 mented, “We swam alright but not as remaining and the Vikings leading don’t think our defense was real good. Union Catholic 13 6 10 7 36 well as against St. Joe’s.” 732-777-1600 CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK Page 12 Thursday, January 17, 2002 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION G. L. Matmen Silence Lions, Singe Red Devils

By FRED LECOMTE “Unfortunately, he got a takedown Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times on me. Then in the third period, I The Governor Livingston High intended to use a Turk on him, but I School wrestling team took to the couldn’t get it, being a little tired, but mat with a vengeance as they si- I’m happy.” lenced the Roselle Catholic Lions, With the score 34-34, junior 215- 57-12, on January 11 in Berkeley lb Coughlin showed his opponent Heights then edged Ridge, 40-34, in the lights at 0:43 to wrap up the Basking Ridge on January 12. The victory. “Last year, before they went Highlanders pinned their way through to the new format, I was used to nine of the weight classes against the wrestling last since we did not have Lions and got a key victory from a heavyweight, so I was used to the David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times 171-lb. Marcello Cavallaro against matches coming down to me,” said EN ROUTE TO A KEY VICTORY...Raider Eric Connolly, left, jumped up a the Ridge Red Devils. Coughlin. “I tried using the front weight class to 125-lbs. and won a key, 5-3, bout over Cougar Nick Seeman. Recording pins for the Highlanders headlock series. That brought him TRYING HIS LUCK...Blue Devil Co-Captain Brian Luck tries his hand at ending against the Lions were: Rick Lecomte, right to his back.” the Bayonne Bees’ unbeaten streak. The Bees stung the Blue Devils, 3-0. Mike Fullowan, Craig DiStefano, Eric “The important thing is that we Serrano, Greg Granholm, Cavallaro, haven’t lost to any team we shouldn’t Raiders Take it to the Limit, Colin Price, Shawn Coughlin and Rob have lost to, said Head Coach Rick Blue Devils Icemen Stung Hernandez. Freshman 112-lb. Mark Iocono. “We just beat a team (Ridge) Nip Cougar Matmen, 35-31 Vanderveer persevered by edging Paul here that is at our level. I thought our By Bayonne Bee Ice Aces CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 By BILL STEINFELD game, however, and the teams went today,” said DiNichilo. “We knew it first and recorded a fall in 0:45 for his The Westfield High School Blue scoreless after the first period. was going to be a tight match, so 97th career victory – he expects to Devils Ice hockey team faced off Special teams came into play in every point mattered. I felt comfort- get his 100th victory today at against the Bayonne Bees for the the second period, as has been hap- able on my feet and confident on top. Somerville. The Raiders presented second time this season and lost, 3-0, pening in many of the Blue Devils’ I got his arm across his back and Marc Giannaci to allow Matt Loomis on January 9 at Warinanco Skate games this season. Bayonne erupted scooped his head. Everything worked to move up to the heavyweight class. Center in Roselle on a very cold with three goals in that period, with out right.” Loomis baited Steve Carbone with a night. The conditions proved to be in one being on the power play and one In a thriller at 152, Cougar Chris Mallory variation, walkover favor of the Blue Devils since being shorthanded. Bayonne’s first D’Amboia scored a reversal in the takedown and pinned him in 0:44 to Bayonne is accustomed to their own line, led by senior center and captain final seconds to skin Tyler Stender, give the Raiders a 31-25 lead. indoor climate-controlled rink. Leo Smith, accounted for all three of 5-4. Raider Charlie Bachi scored “He shot on me and I was waiting Bayonne came into the game with the Bees’ goals. three takedowns and a penalty point for him to relax for a moment. My a perfect 10-0-1 record and left with Westfield picked up the play in the to defeat Steve Daubert, 7-2, at 160. hips were in place, I slipped in my their perfect record intact. third, however but captains Neil In the second showdown bout, arm and whipped him over,” Loomis The first period was even on the Ciemniecki and Brian Luck and com- Cougar Head Coach Dom described. scoreboard although the Bees con- pany could not crack the scoreboard. DiGioacchino moved Brendan Small With two bouts remaining, Cou- trolled play easily. Westfield goaltender Westfield 0 0 0 0 – the 2001 District 11 champion at gar Steve DeMarco knotted the team Scott Nuzzo kept the Blue Devils in the Bayonne 0 3 0 3 140 – up a class to 171 to face score with a fall in 1:12 then, in the talented sophomore Andrew Silber. final bout, Raider Derek Francavilla After two scoreless periods, Silber Fred Lecomte for The Westfield Leader and The Times moved up to the 112-lb. class and FAR ANKLE BREAKDOWN...Highlander Rick Lecomte, top, uses a far ankle Cliff Back Indoor Track Results: escaped and added a shot-re-shot recorded three takedowns, two approach in his 119-lb. bout to breakdown Ridge Red Devil Kyle Sevits. takedown to grab a 3-0 victory and to nearfalls and an escape to win a 13- (Local High School Athletes) give the Raiders a 25-13 lead. 0, majority decision over Tom Donet, 6-5, and at 125, Tim Vanderveer team was stronger. I knew going in Governor Livingston High School middle-distance runner Megs DiDario “It was a big showdown and An- Murray. responded with a bar and a tilt late in that the key match was Cavallero’s, beat her nearest competitor by five seconds to cross first in the girls’ 1,600- drew came through for us,” said Bello. “Our kids are in great condition,” the third period to skin John Rapczak, and he goes out and physically de- meter run with a time of 5:29.79. Highlander Christine McCurdy finished The Cougars won the next two stressed Bello. “I think that we broke 3-2. stroys that kid.” 12th in the 55-meter hurdles with a time of 9.66. Mike Carmody crossed bouts (189 and 215) via fall to tie the them in a couple of classes and it “He was tough to use my style Coach Iocono concluded, “We’re second in the boys’ 1,000-meter run with a time of 2:43.31 and Mike match. In the 215-lb. bout, Cougar worked out for us.” against and he took me out of my making progress, we’re getting there Prazak finished 10th at 2:50.27. Greg Donofrio, ranked third in the The Raiders will host Linden to- game for awhile,” said Vanderveer. and it’s being noticed.” Westfield High School speedster Ja’net Tiller placed fourth in the girls’ state, presented himself to the mat day at 5 p.m. Against Ridge, Cavallaro had little 55 meters with a time of 7.88 and Janelle Carter finished 22nd at 8.27. Blue GL 57, ROSELLE CATHOLIC 12 Devil Emily MacNeil took third in the 600 meters with a time of 1:42.51. WEIGHT BREAKDOWN: trouble with Eric Kammerer, tossing 103: Rubarski (RC) won forfeit PUBLIC NOTICE 103: — Steve DeMarco (C) p. Dakim him about the mat for a 17-1 techni- 112: M. Vanderveer (GL) d. Murrillo, 6-5 Anne Onishi at 1:49.64 and Stephani Bridgman at 1:50.78 placed 13th and Ganes, 1:12 cal fall. Ironically, Kammerer had 119: Lecomte (GL) p. Rizzo, 3:32 17th, respectively, in the event. Mika Cruz placed sixth in the 55-meter SHERIFF’S SALE 112: — D. Francavilla (SPF) md. Tom 125: T. Vanderveer (GL) d. Rapczak, 3-2 hurdles at 9.66 and Sara Burke came in eighth in the 300 meters at 45.58. SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, Murray, 13-0 beaten an opponent from A. L. 130: Fullowan (GL) p. Amato, 1:21 CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, 119: — Mineo (SPF) md. Crecca, 17-5 Johnson, who defeated Cavallero in 135: DiStefano (GL) p. Paraison, 0:35 Adam Wendel tied for fifth in the boys’ high jump with a height of 5’8”. DOCKET NO. F-8587-98 125: — Connolly (SPF) d. Seeman, 5-3 140: Serrano (GL) p. Sinclair, 1:08 EMC MORTGAGE, PLAINTIFF vs. THO- the Rahway Tournament. 130: — Chris Taglia (C) md. Nick “The team score was close, so I 145: Granholm (GL) p. Artz, 5:31 MAS C. CHAMBERS, DECEASED, HIS Bruno, 8-0 152: Jon Regenye (GL) won forfeit HEIRS, ET ALS., DEFENDANT. 135: — Pat Daly (C) p. Chris Sprague, knew I had to do something for the 160: Dempcovitz (RP) p. M. Sharkey, Blue Devils and Raiders Tie CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, 1:18 team. I knew a pin would be big, but 1:49 DATED AUGUST 29, 2001 FOR SALE OF 140: — L. Francavilla (SPF) p. 171: Cavallaro (GL) p. Donet, 0:28 MORTGAGED PREMISES. a tech fall was good enough. It was Aranzuzu, 1:34 redemption time so I pretended it 189: Price (GL) p. Bace, 1:37 By virtue of the above-stated writ of ex- 145: — DiNichilo (SPF) p. A. Donofrio, 215: Coughlin (GL) p. Dercye, 2:30 In UC Boys Indoor Track ecution to me directed I shall expose for sale 3:25 was the (A. L. Johnson) guy. At first, Hwt: Hernandez (GL) p. Marcel, 1:06 by public vendue, at the Union County Ad- 152: — D’Amboia (C) d. Stender, 5-4 I wrestled more defensively just to The Westfield High School and tive times of 9:14 and 12:11. ministration Building, 1st Floor, 10 160: — Bachi (SPF) d. Daubert, 7-2 see how I could take advantage of his GL 40, RIDGE 34 Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School Although not winning any events, Elizabethtown Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jer- 171: — Silber (SPF) d. Small, 3-0 103: Bommier (R) won forfeit sey on WEDNESDAY THE 23RD DAY OF 189: — Josh Haris (C) p. Marc mistakes. Then I just put him to his 112: M. Vanderveer (GL) p. Peres, 1:36 boys tied for first with 35 points each Scotch Plains-Fanwood placed in the JANUARY A.D., 2002 at two o’clock in the Fabiano, 1:28 back several times using a Turk and 119: Sevits (R) p. Lecomte, 5:06 at the Union County Boys Indoor top four in six of the eight events. afternoon of said day. All successful bid- 215: — Greg Donofrio (C) p. Mark a cross-arm, racking up the points.” 125: T. Vanderveer (GL) tf. Zaborsky, 17- Track Relays at Dunn Center in Eliza- Along with their finish in the 4x400, ders must have 20% of their bid available in Giannaci, 0:45 Junior 140-lb Serrano had a fine, 0 5:36 beth on January 10. Governor the Raiders crossed second in the cash or certified check at the conclusion of Hwt: — M. Loomis (SPF) p. Carbone, 130: Fullowan (GL) p. Huff, 1:09 the sales. 0:44 7-5 victory over Matt Peres. “I picked 135: Condon (R) p. C. DiStefano, 3:00 Livingston tied for sixth with distance medley relay at 11:34.3. The judgment amount is ONE-HUNDRED up four points early on,” said Serrano, 140: Serrano (GL) d. M.Peres, 7-5 Plainfield with 20 points. They also placed third in the 4x880 FIFTY SEVEN THOUSAND SIX-HUN- 145: Zaborsky (R) d. G. Granholm, 11-3 The Blue Devil foursome of Rich at 9:12.2 and tied for third with DRED TWENTY EIGHT & 03/100 PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE 152: Regenye (GL) p. VanderMere, 0:21 ($157,628.03). 160: Schwartz (R) p. Sharkey, 1:16 Miller, Alex Gonzalez, Earl Lambert Plainfield in the shuttle hurdles with CONCISE DESCRIPTION TOWN OF WESTFIELD 171: Cavallaro (GL) tf. Kammerer 17-1 and Diano Reavis edged the Raider a time of 34.9. The Raiders finished Municipality: Elizabeth Public Notice is hereby given that an ordinance of which the following is a copy was 5:36 introduced, read and passed on first reading by the Council of the Town of Westfield at a foursome, featuring anchor Ray Wil- fourth in the sprint medley relay at Street Address: 457 Walnut Street, Eliza- 189: Price (GL) d. Wahlgren, 7-3 liams, in the final event, the 4x400- 4:11.5 and in the 4x220 at 1:45.4. beth, New Jersey 07201 meeting held January 15, 2002, and that the said Council will further consider the same for 215: Coughlin (GL) p. Weinwiser, 0:43 th Tax Lot: 1363 W12 final passage on the 29 day of January, at 8:00 p.m., in the Council Chamber, Municipal Hwt: Howlett (R) p. Hernandez, 1:35 yard relay, to gain the tie. Westfield The GL Highlanders (Mike Prazak, Tax Block: 12 Building, 425 East Broad Street, Westfield, New Jersey, at which time and place any person finished in 3:52.3 and the Raiders, Mike Carmody, Alex Hotz and Jer- Approximate dimensions: 187.22 feet X who may be interested therein will be given an opportunity to be heard concerning said PUBLIC NOTICE who competed in another heat, were emy Pfund) shocked everybody by 50.59 feet X 194.92 feet X 50.00 feet ordinance. Bernard A. Heeney timed at 3:53. Last year, the Raiders capturing first in the 4x880 relay Nearest cross street: Mary Street SHERIFF’S SALE Town Clerk There is due approximately the sum of SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, shared the team title with Elizabeth. with a time of 9:05. In the distance GENERAL ORDINANCE NO. ONE-HUNDRED SIXTY SEVEN THOU- CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, Westfield also took first in the medley relay, the Highlanders AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND GENERAL ORDINANCE NO. 1711 ENTITLED SAND SIX-HUNDRED SEVENTY FIVE DOCKET NO. F-21163-00 team high jump when Adam crossed third in a time of 12:01.1. “AN ORDINANCE FIXING THE SALARIES OF CERTAIN EMPLOYEES OF & 03/100 ($167,675.03) together with NEW JERSEY HOUSING AND MORT- THE POLICE AND FIRE DEPARTMENTS IN THE TOWN OF WESTFIELD Wendell and Lambert had a com- They also took fifth in the sprint lawful interest and costs. GAGE FINANCE AGENCY, PLAINTIFF AND VARIOUS AMENDMENTS THERETO.” There is a full legal description on file in vs. NELSON ORTEGON AND ALIDA bined height of 11’2”. Westfield medley relay at 4:14.4, placed sixth BE IT ORDAINED by the Town Council of Westfield in the County of Union as follows: the Union County Sheriff’s Office. ORTEGON, HUSBAND/WIFE; ET ALS., also took third in the 4x220-yard in the team shot put with a distance SECTION I. The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn DEFENDANT. That General Ordinance No. 1711, as titled above, be and is hereby amended to read as relay at 1:45.2 and placed fourth in of 116’6.5” and finished sixth in the this sale. CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, follows: both the 4x880-yard relay and the shuttle hurdles with a time of 35.4. RALPH FROEHLICH DATED OCTOBER 11, 2001 FOR SALE A. FIRE DEPARTMENT distance medley relay with respec- SHERIFF OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. TEAM SCORES: I. ANNUAL SALARIES PLUESE, ETTIN, BECKER & By virtue of the above-stated writ of ex- 1. Westfield, Scotch Plains-Fanwood (1) Effective January 1, 2001 the annual salaries of the Fire Department shall be as SALTZMAN ecution to me directed I shall expose for sale follows: PUBLIC NOTICE 35, 3. Union 33, 4. Linden 24, 5. Roselle A DIV. OF KATZ, ETTIN, LEVINE, by public vendue, at the Union County Ad- Captain of Fire Department $ 73,627 23, 6. Governor Livingston, Plainfield 905 North Kings Highway ministration Building, 1st Floor, 10 SHERIFF’S SALE Lieutenant of Fire Department $ 67,561 Cherry Hill, New Jersey 08034 Elizabethtown Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jer- SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, 20, 8. Cranford 18, 9. Elizabeth 15, 10. Firefighter in probationary period for one year $ 27,000 CH-756301 - (WL) sey on WEDNESDAY THE 6TH DAY OF CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, Roselle Catholic 12. Firefighter in the 2nd year from date of appointment (grade1) $ 32,071 4 T - 12/27/01, 1/3/02,1/10/02 FEBRUARY A.D., 2002 at two o’clock in the DOCKET NO. F-7649-00 Firefighter in the 3rd year from date of appointment (grade 2) $ 36,116 &1/17/02 Fee: $177.48 afternoon of said day. All successful bid- CHASE MANHATTAN MORTGAGE Firefighter in the 4th year from date of appointment (grade 3) $ 42,136 PUBLIC NOTICE ders must have 20% of their bid available in CORPORATION, PLAINTIFF vs. LENIN Firefighter in the 5th year from date of appointment (grade 4) $ 48,159 cash or certified check at the conclusion of JUNIOR RAMIREZ MOREL & MRS. LENIN SHERIFF’S SALE PUBLIC NOTICE Firefighter in the 6th year from date of appointment (grade 5) $ 54,178 the sales. JR. RAMIREZ MORAL, H/W, DEFEN- SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, Firefighter in the 7th year and all subsequent years from the date SHERIFF’S SALE The judgment amount is ONE-HUNDRED DANT. CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, of appointment $ 60,601 SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, TWELVE THOUSAND NINE-HUNDRED CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, DOCKET NO. F-6770-01 CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, (2) Effective January 1, 2002 the annual salaries of the Fire Department shall be as SIXTY SIX & 25/100 ($112,966.25). DATED JULY 31, 2001 FOR SALE OF WASHINGTON MUTUAL BANK, FA, DOCKET NO. F-4206-01 follows: Being known and designated as lot num- MORTGAGED PREMISES. PLAINTIFF vs. JANET TUDOR; ROBERT M & T MORTGAGE CORPORATION, Captain of Fire Department $ 76,572 ber 4 on a certain map entitled “Proposed By virtue of the above-stated writ of ex- TUDOR; SOVREIGN BANK, DEFEN- PLAINTIFF vs. JORGE G. SUAREZ, DE- Lieutenant of Fire Department $ 70,263 Subdivision of 268-276 First Street, City of ecution to me directed I shall expose for sale DANT. FENDANT. Firefighter in probationary period for one year $ 28,080 Elizabeth, Union County, New Jersey and by public vendue, at the Union County Ad- CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, Firefighter in the 2nd year from date of appointment (grade1) $ 33,354 filed in Union County Register’s Office on ministration Building, 1st Floor, 10 DATED OCTOBER 11, 2001 FOR SALE DATED SEPTEMBER 21, 2001 FOR SALE Firefighter in the 3rd year from date of appointment (grade 2) $ 37,560 April 8, 1991 as Map #786-C. Elizabethtown Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jer- OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. Firefighter in the 4th year from date of appointment (grade 3) $ 43,821 Also known as Lot #138C, Block 1 on Tax sey on WEDNESDAY THE 23RD DAY OF By virtue of the above-stated writ of ex- By virtue of the above-stated writ of ex- Firefighter in the 5th year from date of appointment (grade 4) $ 50,085 Map of Elizabeth, New Jersey. JANUARY A.D., 2002 at two o’clock in the ecution to me directed I shall expose for sale ecution to me directed I shall expose for sale Firefighter in the 6th year from date of appointment (grade 5) $ 56,345 The above premises are further described afternoon of said day. All successful bid- by public vendue, at the Union County Ad- by public vendue, at the Union County Ad- Firefighter in the 7th year and all subsequent years from the date in accordance with a survey made by Paul J. ders must have 20% of their bid available in ministration Building, 1st Floor, 10 ministration Building, 1st Floor, 10 of appointment $ 63,025 Rinaldi dated March 3, 1995 as follows: cash or certified check at the conclusion of Elizabethtown Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jer- Elizabethtown Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jer- Beginning at a point on the northwesterly the sales. sey on WEDNESDAY THE 6TH DAY OF (3) Effective January 1, 2003 the annual salaries of the Fire Department shall be as sey on WEDNESDAY THE 23RD DAY OF line of First Street distant southerly 25 feet The judgment amount is ONE-HUNDRED FEBRUARY A.D., 2002 at two o’clock in the follows: JANUARY A.D., 2002 at two o’clock in the from the corner formed by the intersection of TWENTY ONE THOUSAND FIVE-HUN- afternoon of said day. All successful bid- Captain of Fire Department $ 79,520 afternoon of said day. All successful bid- the southerly line of Inslee Place with the DRED ELEVEN & 48/100 ($121,511.48). ders must have 20% of their bid available in Lieutenant of Fire Department $ 72,968 ders must have 20% of their bid available in northwesterly line of First Street, thence REAL ESTATE TAX DISCLOSURE cash or certified check at the conclusion of Firefighter in probationary period for one year $ 29,161 cash or certified check at the conclusion of running If designated below, there are liens in the the sales. Firefighter in the 2nd year from date of appointment (grade1) $ 34,638 the sales. 1. Along First Street, South 54 degrees 20 estimated sum as specified below. Plaintiff The judgment amount is ONE-HUNDRED Firefighter in the 3rd year from date of appointment (grade 2) $ 39,006 The judgment amount is ONE-HUNDRED minutes West 31.25 feet to a point, thence advises that the municipal tax office should SIXTY SIX THOUSAND FOUR-HUN- Firefighter in the 4th year from date of appointment (grade 3) $ 45,508 TWENTY THOUSAND TWO-HUNDRED 2. North 35 degrees 40 minutes West 100 be contacted to obtain any additional tax DRED SEVEN & 20/100 ($166,407.20). Firefighter in the 5th year from date of appointment (grade 4) $ 52,013 SEVENTY EIGHT & 02/100 ($120,278.02). feet to a point, thence amounts that may be due. LOCATED IN THE CITY OF ELIZA- Firefighter in the 6th year from date of appointment (grade 5) $ 58,514 LOCATED IN THE CITY OF ELIZA- 3. North 54 degrees 20 minutes East 1. Taxes: Current BETH, COUNTY OF UNION AND STATE Firefighter in the 7th year and all subsequent years from the date BETH, COUNTY OF UNION AND STATE 31.25 feet to a point , thence 2. Water & Sewer: $4,965.66 plus inter- OF NEW JERSEY of appointment $ 65,451 OF NEW JERSEY 4. South 35 degrees 40 minutes East 100 est PROPERTY ADDRESS: 21 DEWITT PROPERTY ADDRESS: 1018 FLORA II. ADDITIONAL COMPENSATION feet to the northwesterly line of First Street CONCISE DESCRIPTION ROAD, ELIZABETH, NEW JERSEY 07208 STREET, ELIZABETH, NEW JERSEY (1) Members of the uniformed paid Fire Department that are certified EMT’s will be and the point and place of BEGINNING. 1. The property to be sold is commonly TAX LOT NO. 271.A W11 BLOCK NO. 07207 compensated $500 each for calendar year 2002 and $750 each for calendar year 2003. Being commonly known as #276 First known as: 520 E. Jersey Street Elizabeth, 11 TAX LOT NO. 727 BLOCK NO. 8 (2) Members of the uniformed paid Fire Department who are licensed Fire Inspectors Street, Elizabeth, New Jersey. New Jersey 07206. DIMENSIONS: 85.53 FEET 20.15 FEET DIMENSIONS: 100.00 FEET X 25.00 performing fire sub code inspections will be compensated $2,500 each for calendar PREMISES are commonly known as 2. Tax Block No.: Ward: 3 Lot No.: Acct#: X 67.49 FEET X 55.00 FEET X 151.50 FEET X 100.00 FEET X 25.00 FEET years 2002 and 2003. 276 1st Street, Elizabeth, New Jersey 323.A FEET X 85.00 FEET NEAREST CROSS STREET: NEW (3) Members of the uniformed paid Fire Department below the rank of Deputy Chief 07206. 3. Dimensions of lot: 1.19 x 6.00 x 1.50 x NEAREST CROSS STREET: NORTH JERSEY STATE HIGHWAY ROUTE 25 shall be paid in addition to their annual salary thirteen (13) holidays at the regular weekly THIS is a Purchase Money Mortgage 63.30 x 22.59 BROAD STREET There is due approximately the sum of rate of compensation in effect for that year. There is due approximately the sum of 4. Nearest cross street: 5th Street There is due approximately the sum of ONE-HUNDRED TWENTY SEVEN (4) Members of the uniformed paid Fire Department below the rank of Deputy Chief ONE-HUNDRED EIGHTEEN THOU- There is due approximately the sum of ONE-HUNDRED EIGHTY TWO THOU- THOUSAND FOUR-HUNDRED shall be paid in addition to their annual salary overtime pay at the regular hourly rate of SAND EIGHT-HUNDRED TWENTY ONE-HUNDRED THIRTY TWO THOU- SAND EIGHT-HUNDRED EIGHTY FIVE EIGHTY ONE & 53/100 ($127,481.53) one and one-half (1-1/2) the regular hourly rate of compensation in effect at the time EIGHT & 34/100 ($118,828.34) together SAND SIX-HUNDRED FORTY FIVE & & 21/100 ($182,885.21) together with lawful together with lawful interest and costs. of the overtime occurrence, as provided for in the contractual agreement with the with lawful interest and costs. 94/100 ($132,645.94) together with law- interest and costs. There is a full legal description on file in Firefighter’s Mutual Benevolent Association, Branch No. 30. There is a full legal description on file in ful interest and costs. There is a full legal description on file in the Union County Sheriff’s Office. SECTION II. the Union County Sheriff’s Office. There is a full legal description on file in the Union County Sheriff’s Office. The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn Any or all ordinances or parts thereof in conflict, or inconsistent, with any part of the terms The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn the Union County Sheriff’s Office. The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this sale. of this ordinance are hereby repealed to the extent that they are in such conflict or this sale. The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this sale. RALPH FROEHLICH inconsistent. RALPH FROEHLICH this sale. RALPH FROEHLICH SHERIFF SECTION III. SHERIFF RALPH FROEHLICH SHERIFF SPEAR AND HOFFMAN, P.A. In the event that any section, part or provision of this ordinance shall be held to be FREEMAN & GERTNER, P.C. SHERIFF SPEAR AND HOFFMAN, P.A. LAW OFFICES unconstitutional or invalid by any court, such holdings shall not affect the validity of this ATTORNEYS AT LAW HUBSCHMAN & ROMAN LAW OFFICES Suite 210 ordinance as a whole, or any part thereof, other than the part so held unconstitutional or Suite 104 ATTORNEYS AT LAW Suite 210 1020 North Kings Highway invalid. 76 South Orange Avenue 318 Bergen Boulevard 1020 North Kings Highway Cherry Hill, New Jersey 08034 SECTION IV. South Orange, New Jersey 07079 Palisades Park, New Jersey 07650 Cherry Hill, New Jersey 08034 CH-756307 - (WL) This ordinance shall take effect after passage and publication as soon as, and in the CH-756336 - (WL) CH-756299 - (WL) CH-756330 - (WL) 4 T - 12/27/01, 1/3/02,1/10/02 manner provided by law. 4 T - 1/10, 1/17, 1/24 4 T - 12/27/01, 1/3/02,1/10/02 4 T - 1/10, 1/17, 1/24 &1/17/02 Fee: $181.56 1 T - 01/17/02, The Leader Fee: $139.74 & 1/31/02 Fee: $252.96 &1/17/02 Fee: $206.04 & 1/31/02 Fee: $187.68 CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood Thursday, January 17, 2002 Page 13

POWELL NOTCHES TWO MORE WINS AT 135-LBS. Blue Devils Wreck Raider Hoopsters Blue Devil Matmen Dismount CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 Anwar Montgomery, who was ineli- gible for the game. Senior Steve Williams stepped up his gameplay, Minutemen and Blue Knights scoring 10 points and boarding four. Adam Bendik also contributed with a solid performance, scoring nine By DAVID B. CORBIN – to a majority decision. DeCampo recorded the last Westfield Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times and dishing out four assists. “We told him that he could help victory with a fall over Rajan Verma The scoring leader for the Raiders The Westfield High School wres- the team even in defeat,” said Blue in 58 seconds. tling team improved its record to 6- was big man Brennan, who finished Devil Head Coach Glen Kurz of “We had some kids who wrestled with 19 points as well as grabbing 3 with a 34-33 victory over Elizabeth DelDuca. well but we still have been giving up in Elizabeth on January 9 followed seven rebounds. Powell got Westfield on the board too many pins, too many bonus Up next for Westfield are two tough by a 49-18 win over hosting Irvington first with an 11-1 majority decision points,” Kurz expressed. on January 11. Junior Ethan Powell match-ups against conference oppo- over Isaiah Halsey at 135-lbs. Sopho- The road to victory was much nents. The Blue Devils will face (135-lb.) continued to be the Blue more Lee Tomasso followed with an easier against the Irvington Blue Devils’ most impressive wrestler by Newark Eastside, currently ranked 11-4 win over Chris Patino in the Knights. Beginning at the 135-lb. fourth in the Star-Ledger top 20, adding two more convincing victo- 140-lb. class and sophomore Tom bout, Powell got the Blue Devils on ries to his collection. today at home. Byrne pinned Jose Soto in 1:20 at the board first again with a fall over The Eastside game will bring Against the Elizabeth Minutemen, David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times 145. Dan MacDonald at 152 outlasted Shakim Clark in 3:35. The Blue Randy Foye to Westfield High. Foye 130-lb. freshman Tom DelDuca saved Malcolm Jackson, 14-12. Knights pulled off a shocker when IMPRESSIVE UNDER THE BOARDS...Raider Mike Brennan, dark uniform, the day in the final bout. With the pulled down seven rebounds and scored 19 points. is figured by many to be not only the After Chris Gismondi pinned 171- Jim Lovell won a 6-4, overtime deci- best player in the conference, but Blue Devils nursing a 34-29 lead, lb. Yvera Gelin in 3:21, the Blue sion over Tomasso at 140-lbs. DelDuca salvaged two team points one of the top high school players in Devils did not win a bout until 103- At 145, Byrne defeated Daquan the nation. Foye has been averaging by holding Minuteman Amin Queen lb. Freshman Sam Kramer pinned Yarborough, 10-5, then after Gil – Region 3 runner up at 112 in 2001 close to 40 points in his past four Tony Ly in 49 seconds. Junior Joe Arbitsman lost a tough 5-2 decision Union County High School games. at 152, MacDonald edged Zaki Says Cook, “It’s like guarding Johnson, 5-2, at 160 to up Westfield’s Michael Jordan. You just have to lead to 12-6. Chris Gismondi won by Boys Basketball Results: hope he has an off-game.” forfeit at 171 and heavyweight Nick Gismondi pinned Clarence Rodette Sc. Pl.-Fanwood 16 17 9 9 51 JANUARY 8: 22 points. Jon Brown sank 14 for the Westfield 15 15 14 19 63 in 3:52 to begin a run of six-straight Westfield 76, M. X. Shabazz 63 5-3 Cougars. Blue Devil victories. Dan DeSerio burned the net for a Cranford 16 7 10 15 48 GL Cagers Topple Sam Kramer won a 14-5, majority career-high 36 points and pulled Linden 18 13 21 17 69 decision over Ken McNeil at 103 and down 17 rebounds. Jay Cook netted Plainfield 74, Union 47 Craig Hewit showed Yusef Macon 15 points, Eric Turner bucketed 12 Mount St. Mary the lights in 1:11 at 112. At 119, Joe The healthier Cardinals seem to be and Jim McKeon scored nine for the back on track and got 16 points from The Governor Livingston High DeCampo scored a takedown in over- 6-1 Blue Devils. School girls’ basketball team upped time to down Ricardo Gonzalez, 6-4. Jared Wormley and 15 each from Westfield 17 21 23 15 76 Amir Dixon and Jihad Muhammad. its record to 3-6 by toppling Mount Eric Gale pinned 125-lb. Jeff Beckett Shabazz 7 11 24 21 63 St. Mary, 47-33, in Watchung on in 5:24 and DelDuca demolished Plainfield 14 18 20 22 74 January 10. Highlander Margaret 130-lb. Mikial Millard in 1:24. Scotch Plains-Fanwood 51, Union 12 6 20 9 47 Cranford 50 Goodspeed led the attack with 13 “Powell is still doing a great job JANUARY 11: points. for us and I believe that Chris Anwar Montgomery, who scored Rahway 54, Governor Livingston 15 points, rolled in a lay up with 10 GL immediately staggered the Gismondi and Mike Barbiere (189- 46 Mount hoopsters with a 14-5 run in lb.) have recently stepped it up a seconds remaining for the 4-4 Raid- The Indians outscored the High- ers. Mike Brennan put in 15, Adam the first quarter and were led by notch,” expressed Kurz. “We are still landers, 11-4 in overtime. Cisco Katie Dotto, who netted six of her 12 waiting for some of our guys to get Bendik sank 10, Kyle Adams sank Garay netted 16 points for the Indi- six and Steve Williams added four. points. Megan Butler and Rebecca their confidence levels up on a regu- ans. Doug Caruso scored 15 for the Ringwood each had five points and lar basis.” Sc. Pl.-Fanwood 12 12 17 10 51 Highlanders and John Tully sank 11 Kathleen Dreitlein added four. Krissy Westfield will host Plainfield to- Cranford (5-2) 12 19 9 10 50 while Jason Gionta added eight. Suckow scored 14 for 4-5 Mount St. morrow at 5:30 then will host a show- Elizabeth 66, Irvington 49 Gov. Liv. 12 6 12 12 4 46 Mary. down with a talented Cranford squad, Rashad Robinson scored 18 points Rahway 4 11 21 7 11 54 Gov. Livingston 14 12 11 10 47 David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times featuring 215-lb. Greg Donofrio – for the 7-1 Minutemen. JANUARY 12: Mount St. Mary 5 12 11 5 33 LEADING BLUE DEVIL SCORER...Jackie Cusimano, dark uniform, led the ranked third in the state – on January Elizabeth 22 12 15 17 66 Blue Devils with 16 points against a dogged Raider defense. Westfield 50, Union 43 PUBLIC NOTICE 23 also at 5:30. Irvington 13 10 17 9 49 Dan DeSerio bucketed 24 points, Newark East Side 86, Union 60 Jay Cook sank 17 and Adam Turner SHERIFF’S SALE Randy Foye fired in 41 points for scored seven for the 8-1 Blue Devils. SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, Lady Vikings Butt CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, the 8-1 Red Raiders and Kelvin Por- Westfield 11 11 14 14 50 DOCKET NO. F-9155-01 Raiders’ Scoring Frenzy Ices ter bucketed 33 for the 3-5 Farmers. Union (3-7) 12 2 22 6 43 WELLS FARGO HOME MORTGAGE, Ram Cagers, 52-39 INC., PLAINTIFF vs. CARLOS ZACARIAS, East Side 15 22 23 26 86 Scotch Plains-Fanwood 51, Kearny The Union Catholic High School Union 6 19 13 22 60 ET ALS., DEFENDANT. Lady Blue Devil Cagers, 60-34 31 CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, girls’ basketball team improved to 7- JANUARY 10: Steve Williams had 12 points and DATED OCTOBER 10, 2001 FOR SALE CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 2 with a 52-39 butting of the Roselle Roselle 67, Union Catholic 23 eight rebounds and Mike Brennan OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. Rams on January 10 in Roselle. By virtue of the above-stated writ of ex- Kevin Bailey, Brandon Banks and scored 10 points while Adam Bendik ecution to me directed I shall expose for sale fense) in the beginning (first quarter) shooting and their off night com- Sophomore center Lauren Huber got Don Volkert scored five points apiece and Tom DeCataldo each added eight. by public vendue, at the Union County Ad- and we got the lead. They switched bined for a win like that,” said Homm. the Vikings on a 14-5 roll when she for the Vikings. Jesse Holly netted 17 ministration Building, 1st Floor, 10 Kearny 7 9 9 6 31 Elizabethtown Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jer- to zone and Maura hit some shots “We were fortunate to get a lot of the netted six of her team-high 17 points for the 10-0 Rams. Sc. Pl.-Fnwd (5-5) 10 17 14 10 51 from the outside which kills the bench kids involved today and they in the third quarter. sey on WEDNESDAY THE 6TH DAY OF zone,” explained coach Homm. contributed. With a goal of holding all oppo- Roselle 23 18 17 9 67 Newark East Side (9-1) 77, FEBRUARY A.D., 2002 at two o’clock in the Union Catholic 4 2 7 10 23 Cranford (5-4) 46 afternoon of said day. All successful bid- “Maura shot well today. It worked Burke finished with four assists nents to 30 points or less per game, it ders must have 20% of their bid available in out well. We were fortunate to be on and three steals, Pennella totaled four appeared that the Vikings would be Linden 69, Cranford 48 Elizabeth (8-1) 82, M. X. Shabazz cash or certified check at the conclusion of today.” steals and four assists, senior Co- lucky to hold the Rams to less than In this catfight, the 5-2 Tigers 42 the sales. With the game already out of reach, Captain Kellie LaForge had four re- 40 since the half time score was 26- gained the upper claw in the second The judgment amount is ONE-HUNDRED quarter. Don Busby led Linden with Linden 61, Irvington 50 FIFTY ONE THOUSAND FOUR-HUN- barring a catastrophe, coach Homm bounds and two steals and Erin 22 Vikings. But Union Catholic found DRED EIGHTEEN & 03/100 ($151,418.03). enjoyed the luxury of giving his en- Gillooly had five rebounds. its defensive savvy in the third quar- PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE The property to be sold is located in the tire bench court time in the second Cusimano led everyone with five ter and took control. city of Elizabeth in the County of Union, New half. The catastrophe did not come steals and also had four rebounds and Kenyall Johnson scored eight TOWN OF WESTFIELD Jersey. Public Notice is hereby given that an ordinance of which the following is a copy was Commonly known as: 534 Richmond as the Raiders out-pointed Westfield, three assists. points and Amanda Kelly, Amy introduced, read and passed on first reading by the Council of the Town of Westfield at a Street, Elizabeth, New Jersey 07202 11-10. Blue Devil Tri-Captain Dana “It was a big win for us. They Snyder and Lisa Mortkowicz netted meeting held January 15, 2002, and that the said Council will further consider the same for Tax Lot No. 1298 in Block 4 Passananti, who finished with seven (Westfield) came out aggressive and six apiece while Stephanie Green final passage on the 29th day of January 2002, at 8:00 p.m., in the Council Chamber, Dimensions of Lot: (Approximately) 38 and Melinda Rosado added five and Municipal Building, 425 East Broad Street, Westfield, New Jersey, at which time and place feet wide by 155 feet long points, led the third quarter with five played hard until the end. We were any person who may be interested therein will be given an opportunity to be heard concerning Nearest Cross Street: Situate on the south- points, including one from three- fortunate to get an early lead and four, respectively. Luci Custis scored said ordinance. westerly sideline of Richmond Street 174.30 point range. Maura Gillooly sank her hold onto it,” said Homm. 18 for the 6-3 Rams. Bernard A. Heeney feet from the northwesterly sideline of remaining five points. Westfield will be hosted by New- Town Clark Mckinley Street. Union Catholic 11 14 14 13 52 There is due approximately the sum of In the final quarter, Cusimano hit ark East Side tomorrow, January 18, Roselle 12 10 5 12 39 GENERAL ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE CODE OF THE TOWN OF WESTFIELD, ONE-HUNDRED SIXTY THOUSAND for six points and Raider junior Lind- at 4 p.m. and Scotch Plains-Fanwood CHAPTER 2, “ADMINISTRATION,” ARTICLE II, “TOWN OFFICERS AND EIGHT-HUNDRED THIRTY SIX & 84/100 say Pennella, who finished with 12 will host Irvington today at 4 p.m. PUBLIC NOTICE EMPLOYEES,” DIVISION 1, “GENERALLY,” SEC. 2-10, AND TO CREATE ($160,836.84) together with lawful interest THE POSITION OF PARKING SERVICE DIRECTOR/MANAGEMENT SPE- and costs. points, put in four. Westfield 5 11 10 8 34 “They (Westfield) were a little off SHERIFF’S SALE CIALIST There is a full legal description on file in Sc. Pl.-Fanwood 22 19 11 8 60 SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, BE IT ORDAINED by the Town Council of the Town of Westfield in the County of Union the Union County Sheriff’s Office. in their shooting. Our good night of CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, as follows: The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn PUBLIC NOTICE DOCKET NO. F-11056-99 SECTION I. A new section 2–10, entitled “Parking Service Director/Management this sale. PUBLIC NOTICE COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS, INC., Specialist,” is hereby added to Chapter 2, Article II, Division 1 of the Code of the Town of RALPH FROEHLICH SHERIFF’S SALE PLAINTIFF vs. WILLIAM P. BARBA & Westfield, which shall read as follows: SHERIFF SHERIFF’S SALE SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, MILUSKA BARBA, H/W; GLADYS NIEVES “Section 2-10. Parking Service Director/Management Specialist ZUCKER, GOLDBERG & ACKERMAN SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, & MR. NIEVES, DEFENDANT. (A) There is hereby established the position of Parking Service Director/Management ATTORNEYS CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, DOCKET NO. F-609-99 CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, Specialist. 1139 Spruce Drive DOCKET NO. F-4623-00 SOVREIGN BANK, FSB, PLAINTIFF vs. DATED JANUARY 10, 2001 FOR SALE (B) The Parking Service Director/Management Specialist shall be appointed by the PO Box 1024 EQUICREDIT CORPORATION, PLAIN- ARNULFO RODRIGUEZ AND AIDA L. OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. Town Administrator subject to the approval of the Mayor and Town Council. He shall Mountainside, New Jersey 07092-0024 TIFF vs. MARILYN J. LONEKER; ET ALS., RODRIGUEZ, HIS WIFE; STATE OF NEW By virtue of the above-stated writ of ex- receive such compensation as shall be provided in the Town salary ordinance. 1-908-233-8500 DEFENDANT. JERSEY, DEFENDANT. ecution to me directed I shall expose for sale (C) Duties and responsibilities. The Parking Service Director/Management Specialist File: XFZ L 43211 CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, by public vendue, at the Union County Ad- shall report directly to the Town Administrator and be responsible for the proper and CH-756335 - (WL) DATED OCTOBER 03, 2001 FOR SALE DATED OCTOBER 10, 2001 FOR SALE ministration Building, 1st Floor, 10 efficient management of all parking-related activities within the Town, including, but 4 T - 1/10, 1/17, 1/24 OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. Elizabethtown Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jer- not limited to, performing the following tasks: & 1/31/02 Fee: $191.76 By virtue of the above-stated writ of ex- By virtue of the above-stated writ of ex- sey on WEDNESDAY THE 23RD DAY OF (1) administer, manage and market the Town parking permit and parking meter ecution to me directed I shall expose for sale ecution to me directed I shall expose for sale JANUARY A.D., 2002 at two o’clock in the system; PUBLIC NOTICE by public vendue, at the Union County Ad- by public vendue, at the Union County Ad- afternoon of said day. All successful bid- (2) investigate, develop, and implement measures that increase the availability of ministration Building, 1st Floor, 10 ministration Building, 1st Floor, 10 ders must have 20% of their bid available in off-street parking and that maximize the Town’s municipal parking assets; SHERIFF’S SALE Elizabethtown Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jer- Elizabethtown Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jer- cash or certified check at the conclusion of (3) advise the Mayor, the Town Council, and the Town Administrator regarding all SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, sey on WEDNESDAY THE 30TH DAY OF sey on WEDNESDAY THE 6TH DAY OF the sales. parking-related issues, policies, and ordinances; CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, JANUARY A.D., 2002 at two o’clock in the FEBRUARY A.D., 2002 at two o’clock in the The judgment amount is ONE-HUNDRED (4) be an integral part in the planning, design, construction, and operation of all DOCKET NO. F-15918-98 afternoon of said day. All successful bid- afternoon of said day. All successful bid- SEVENTEEN THOUSAND TWO-HUN- planned parking facilities; ACCUBANC MORTGAGE CORPORA- ders must have 20% of their bid available in ders must have 20% of their bid available in DRED SEVENTY FIVE & 32/100 (5) manage the operation of the commuter jitney system, if applicable, and TION, PLAINTIFF vs. CLAUDIA CURY N/ cash or certified check at the conclusion of cash or certified check at the conclusion of ($117,275.32). investigate, develop, and implement other transportation systems to facilitate K/A CLAUDIA AFONSO, ET AL, DEFEN- the sales. the sales. ALL THAT CERTAIN tract or parcel of downtown/commuter access; DANT. The judgment amount is TWO-HUN- The judgment amount is EIGHTY TWO land and premises situate, lying and being in (6) coordinate the organization, operation, and maintenance of parking meters, CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, DRED SIXTY THOUSAND SIX-HUN- THOUSAND NINE-HUNDRED THIRTY & the City of Elizabeth, County of Union and pay stations, parking signs, and pavement markings with the Superintendent DATED AUGUST 27, 2001 FOR SALE OF DRED THIRTY FOUR & 90/100 56/100 ($82,930.56). State of New Jersey, being more particularly of Public Works and the Town Engineer; MORTGAGED PREMISES. ($260,634.90). The property to be sold is located in the described as follows: (7) coordinate parking enforcement activities with the police chief and the police By virtue of the above-stated writ of ex- The property to be sold is located in the City of ELIZABETH, County of Union and BEGINNING at a point in the westerly captain in charge of traffic safety; ecution to me directed I shall expose for sale CITY OF ELIZABETH, County of Union State of New Jersey. sideline of Grier Avenue therein distant (8) manage and supervise assigned operations to achieve goals within available by public vendue, at the Union County Ad- and State of New Jersey. It is commonly known as 139 CATHERINE 162.92 feet from the corner formed by the resources and review progress and direct change as needed; ministration Building, 1st Floor, 10 It is commonly known as 1451 LEXING- STREET, ELIZABETH, NEW JERSEY. intersection of the westerly sideline of Grier (9) in conjunction with other department heads, contract providers, consultants, Elizabethtown Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jer- TON PLACE, ELIZABETH, NEW JER- It is known and designated as Block 9, Lot Avenue with the northerly sideline of Sum- the Town Administrator, the Town Council, and the members of the Transpor- sey on WEDNESDAY THE 23RD DAY OF SEY. 114 W09. mer Street; thence tation, Parking and Traffic Committee of the Town Council (“TPT Committee”), JANUARY A.D., 2002 at two o’clock in the It is known and designated as Block 11, The dimensions are approximately 30 feet 1) North 79 degrees 41 minutes West, determine parking requirements of various constituencies, provide leadership afternoon of said day. All successful bid- Lot 595. wide by 100 feet long (irregular). 200 feet to a point; thence and direction in the development of short and long range plans; gather, ders must have 20% of their bid available in The dimensions are approximately 35 feet Nearest cross street: Situate on the east- 2) North 10 degrees 19 minutes East, 40 interpret, and prepare data for studies, reports, and recommendations; coor- cash or certified check at the conclusion of wide by 100 feet long (irregular). erly line of Catherine Street, 60,00 feet from feet to a point; thence dinate department activities with other department agencies as needed; the sales. Nearest cross street: Situate on the north- the southerly line of Lafayette Street. 3) South 79 degrees 41 minutes East, (10) give presentations and status reports to the Town Council, the TPT Committee The judgment amount is TWO-HUN- erly line of Lexington Place, 136.13 feet Prior lien(s): PD-004702-90 entered on 1/ 200 feet to a point in the westerly line of Grier of the Town Council, and to boards, focus groups, and the general public; DRED THIRTY ONE THOUSAND EIGHT- from the easterly line of North Broad Street. 18/90 in favor of the Office of the Public Avenue; thence (11) communicate department plans, policies, and procedures to staff, vendors, HUNDRED THIRTY THREE & 33/100 Prior lien(s): The total amount as of 4/30/ Defender in the sum of $621.50. Plaintiff 4) Along the same 10 degrees 19 minutes customers, and the general public; ($231,833.33). 01 for property taxes and unpaid water/ alleges that the judgement has been satis- West, 40 feet to the point and place of (12) perform field work, including the observation of conditions and the issuance of CONCISE DESCRIPTION sewer charges is in the aggregate sum of fied. The total amount due as of 9/30/01 for BEGINNING. parking summonses, and other enforcement activities; Municipality: Elizabeth $13,331.18. SUBJECT TO UNPAID unpaid taxes/water/sewer is in the aggre- Known and designated as Block 4 Lot 742 (13) assure that assigned areas of responsibility are performed within budget; Street Address: 594 Madison Avenue, TAXES AND OTHER MUNICIPAL LIENS. gate sum of $3,671.16. SUBJECT TO on the Official Tax Map of the City of Eliza- perform cost control activities; monitor revenues and expenditures in assigned Elizabeth, New Jersey 07208 AMOUNT DUE IS AVAILABLE IN THE UNPAID TAXES AND OTHER MUNICI- beth, Union County, New Jersey area to assure sound fiscal control; prepare annual budget request; assure Tax Lot: 642 SHERIFF’S OFFICE OR FROM PAL LIENS. AMOUNT DUE IS AVAIL- Commonly known as 551 Grier Avenue, effective and efficient use of budgeted funds and other resources; Tax Block: 12 PLAINTIFF’S ATTORNEYS UPON WRIT- ABLE IN THE SHERIFF’S OFFICE OR Elizabeth, New Jersey 07202 (14) prepare, solicit, and review proposals for hardware solutions, assist staff to Approximate dimensions: 33.00 feet X TEN REQUEST TO PLAINTIFF’S ATTOR- FROM PLAINTIFF’S ATTORNEYS UPON THIS IS A PURCHASE MONEY FIRST diagnose and solve parking equipment problems; participate in technical 110.00 feet X 33.00 feet X 110.00 feet NEYS. WRITTEN REQUEST TO PLAINTIFF’S MORTGAGE projects, such as writing equipment specifications; Nearest cross street: Fairmont Avenue There is due approximately the sum of ATTORNEYS. There is due approximately the sum of (15) implement technology systems and the necessary technical support for staff There is due approximately the sum of TWO-HUNDRED EIGHTY THREE There is due approximately the sum of ONE-HUNDRED THIRTY NINE THOU- utilizing these systems, as well as long-range technology plans; TWO-HUNDRED FIFTY TWO THOU- THOUSAND TWO-HUNDRED EIGHTY EIGHTY EIGHT THOUSAND 19/100 SAND NINE-HUNDRED EIGHTY ONE (16) other duties or activities assigned by the Town Administrator. SAND EIGHT-HUNDRED EIGHTY NINE SEVEN & 66/100 ($283,287.66) together ($88,000.19) together with lawful interest & 37/100 ($139,981.37) together with (D) Qualifications. Parking Service Director/Management Specialist shall possess the & 29/100 ($252,889.29) together with with lawful interest and costs. and costs. lawful interest and costs. following qualifications: lawful interest and costs. There is a full legal description on file in There is a full legal description on file in There is a full legal description on file in (1) bachelors degree from a four-year college or university; There is a full legal description on file in the Union County Sheriff’s Office. the Union County Sheriff’s Office. the Union County Sheriff’s Office. 1. significant experience in parking management or similar experience; demon- the Union County Sheriff’s Office. The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn strated computer literacy, database management, spread sheet, and word The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this sale. this sale. this sale. processing skills; excellent communications skills, both written and verbal, and this sale. RALPH FROEHLICH RALPH FROEHLICH RALPH FROEHLICH the ability to read, write, and speak English. RALPH FROEHLICH SHERIFF SHERIFF SHERIFF SECTION II. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict or inconsistent with any part SHERIFF STERN, LAVINTHAL, FRANKENBERG, STERN, LAVINTHAL, FRANKENBERG, STERN, LAVINTHAL, FRANKENBERG, of this ordinance are hereby repealed to the extent that they are in such conflict or PLUESE, ETTIN, BECKER & NORGAARD & KAPNICK, LLP NORGAARD & KAPNICK, LLP NORGAARD & KAPNICK, LLP inconsistent. SALTZMAN Suite 300 Suite 300 Suite 300 SECTION III. In the event that any section, part or provision of this ordinance shall be held A DIV. OF KATZ, ETTIN, LEVINE, 293 Eisenhower Parkway 293 Eisenhower Parkway 293 Eisenhower Parkway to be unenforceable or invalid by any court, such holding shall not affect the validity of this 905 North Kings Highway Livingston, New Jersey 07039-1711 Livingston, New Jersey 07039-1711 Livingston, New Jersey 07039-1711 ordinance as a whole, or any part thereof, other than the part so held unenforceable or invalid. Cherry Hill, New Jersey 08034 CH-756312 - (WL) CH-756338 - (WL) CH-755792 - (WL) SECTION IV. This ordinance shall take effect after passage and publication as soon as CH-756298 - (WL) 4 T - 1/03, 1/10, 1/17 4 T - 1/10, 1/17, 1/24 4 T - 12/27/01, 1/3/02,1/10/02 and in the manner provided by law. 4 T - 12/27/01, 1/3/02,1/10/02 & 1/24/02 Fee: $222.36 & 1/31/02 Fee: $226.44 &1/17/02 Fee: $240.72 1 T - 01/17/02, The Leader Fee: $143.82 &1/17/02 Fee: $181.56 CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK Page 14 Thursday, January 17, 2002 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Union County High School Local Area High School Girls Basketball Results: Varsity Wrestling Results: JANUARY 8: the 6-2 Farmers. JANUARY 9: Perez, 16-1 Scotch Plains-Fanwood 55, Union 22 20 22 4 68 Roselle Park 39, New Providence 16 130: — Dan Appello (RP) d. Andrew Cranford 35 East Side 12 5 8 15 40 Flanagan, 9-7 The 7-1 Raiders overwhelmed the WEIGHT BREAKDOWN: 135: — Nick Zangari (RP) p. Jason JANUARY 10: 103: — Joe Blackford (RP) d. Ross Gregor, 0:45 visiting Cougars and were led by Cranford 48, Linden 41 Baldwin, 7-2 freshman Hillary Klimowicz with 112: — Jon Reedy (NP) d. Troy JANUARY 11: Katie Sands sank 13 points and West Milford 39, Scotch Plains- 24 points and 10 rebounds. Lindsay Sharon Majors scored 12 while grab- McDermant, 9-2 Pennella sank 11, Kellie LaForge 125: — Dan Appello (RP) tf. Marc Fanwood 25 bing 10 rebounds for the 5-2 Cou- Neuwirth, 17-2, 6:00 scored 10 and Jen Burke added eight. gars. 130: — Nick Panetta (RP) tf. Jim Carroll, KEY BOUTS: Gillian Murray led the Cougars with 15-0, 459 103: — Derek Francavilla (SPF) d. Dan 11 points. Linden 4 13 13 11 41 171: — Alex Pavlinov (NP) md. Jason Morgell, 6-0 Cranford 0 19 11 18 48 McCrody, 11-0 112: — Steve Mineo (SPF) md. Ian Cranford 11 6 12 6 35 Watson, 9-0 Sc. Pl.-Fanwood 12 16 11 16 55 Oak Knoll 54, St. Mary’s 20 Rahway 45, Ridge 29 119: — Eric Connolly (SPF) p. Ryan The 9-1 Royals have royally ham- WEIGHT BREAKDOWN: Viscara, 3:45 M. X. Shabazz 56, Westfield 22 mered their opponents. Katie 145: — Matt DeNichilo (SPF) d. Lance Shahida Williams netted 17 points 130: — Marcus Glascow (Ra) p. Don Webber, 4-1 Cummings fired in 21 points and Huff, 0:16 for fourth-ranked Shabazz. Jackie Hwt: — Joe Giaccobbe (Ra) p. Chuck 189: Marc Fabiano (SPF) d. Chris Gillan, 3-2 Monica Gargolo netted 11. 215: — Matt Loomis (SPF) p. rich Corter, 1:57 Cusimano scored nine points and Howlett, 2:56 Dana Passananti put in six for the Oak Knoll 20 14 14 6 54 FIRST PLACE IN GYMNASTICS...The Level 6 gymnasts from Surgent’s Elite Scotch Plains-Fanwood 53, North St. Mary’s (1-6) 8 0 6 6 20 JANUARY 11: Blue Devils. in Garwood recently placed first at University of Massachusetts Gymnastics Warren 21 JANUARY 11: Open, East Coast Invitational in Amherst, Massachusetts. Pictured, left to right, Roselle Park 61, Bound Brook 11 Shabazz (8-1) 7 21 13 15 56 KEY BOUTS: Westfield (2-5) 4 8 3 7 22 Rahway 51, Governor Livingston are: kneeling; Tyler Trendy, Danny Nizolak and Matt Lee; standing; Coach Russ KEY BOUTS: 103: — Francavilla (SPF) p. Brian Carr, 1:39 125: — Nick Panetta (RP) tf. John 40 Shupak, Sean Clark, Christian Barber, Will Bender and Paul Rizkalla Jr. 112: — Mineo (SPF) p. Brian Lassa, 3:50 Union Catholic 43, Governor Marge Goodspeed and Katie Dotto 119: — Connolly (SPF) p. Ryan Pittala, 3:09 Livingston 13 netted 11 and 10 points, respectively, Local Gymnasts Score 125: — Ron Ferrara (SPF) d. Corey Defense seems to be taking hold as for the Highlanders. Dominique McMahon, 14-12 the 6-2 Vikings held the 3-6 High- Elizabeth Coalition Sets 145: — DeNichilo (SPF) d. Paul Smith, 7-3 Walker and Chantae Small sank 19 High in Tournament 160: — Charlie Bachi (SPF) p. Jeff Case, 1:17 landers scoreless in the second and and 18 points, respectively, for the The Class VI, 7-9-year-old boys team 171: — Andrew Silber (SPF) tf. Keith fourth quarters. Amy Snyder and Indians. from Surgent’s Elite School of Gym- H. S. Basketball Classic McIntyre, 20-4 Lauren Huber both netted 11 points, nastics in Garwood placed first in the 189: — Fabiano (SPF) p. Bob Cadell, 2:27 Amanda Kelly scored eight and Rahway 10 10 17 14 51 215: — M. Loomis (SPF) p. Will Kise, 0:30 Gov. Livingston 11 6 12 11 40 University of Massachusetts Gymnas- ELIZABETH – Some of the participate. Hwt: — Andrew Loomis (SPF) p. Mike Stephanie Green sank seven for the tics Open, East Coast Invitational in Northeast’s best high school basket- Tickets for the boys’ tripleheader Robins, 1:45 Vikings. Rebecca Ringwood put in JANUARY 12: are $12 for adults and $8 for stu- Union 91, Westfield 49 Amherst, Massachusetts on Decem- ball teams will battle for ranking and Scotch Plains-Fanwood 49, Wallkill five for the Highlanders. ber 9. Coached by Russ Shupak, three dents. Admission for the girls’ Jackie Cusimano had 25 points, improved conditions for local home- Valley 24 Gov. Livingston 9 0 4 0 13 members placed in the top 10 out of less people during the annual “Eliza- tripleheader is $7 for adults and $3 Union Catholic 9 13 10 11 43 including a WHS record seven 3- for students. For ticket information, KEY BOUTS: 75 participants in their class. beth Coalition to House the Homeless 103: — Francavilla md. Travin Kistle, 8-0 pointers, five steals and five assists In level 6, Paul Rizkalla Jr. of Westfield please call (908) 964-8103 or (908) Elizabeth 49, Irvington 24 for the Blue Devils and Lisa Venezia Basketball Classic” on Saturday, Janu- 112: — Mineo tf. Brian Bundy, 15-0, 3:12 took first place all around with a score 687-6963, or contact the participat- 119: — Connolly p. R. J. Terrano, 3:24 Gezel Virella and Latrese McNair scored 10 points. ary 26 and Saturday, February 2. each sank 13 points for the 8-1 Lady of 52.7. His score of 9.6 on the high This year, the high school boys’ ing schools. If not sold out, tickets 140: — Chris Sprague (SPF) p. Joe Minutemen. Union (8-2) 36 19 15 21 91 bar gave him the edge to pull ahead of tripleheader will be played begin- will be available at the gate on the Woodwound, 2:42 Westfield 11 7 11 20 49 145: — DeNichilo md. Chris DePietri, 10-2 Irvington 3 11 6 4 24 the tight pack. He also scored a 9.3 on ning at 5 p.m. on January 26 at the day of the game. 160: — Bachi p. Ian Sullivan, 1:16 Elizabeth 13 12 8 4 49 Scotch Plains-Fanwood 71, Kearny vault and a 9.1 on parallel bars. Dunn Arena in Elizabeth. The high Proceeds from the “Eighth Annual 171: — Silber p. Adam Howpesic, 1:56 44 Also level 6, Danny Nizolak (age 7) Elizabeth Coalition to House the 189: — Fabiano won forfeit Union 68, Newark East Side 40 school girls’ tripleheader will be Hillary Klimowicz netted 27 points of Scotch Plains, placed sixth all played beginning at 5 p.m. on Febru- Homeless Basketball Classic” will 215: — M. Loomis won forfeit Monique Blake and Litissa and pulled nine rebounds, Kellie around, scoring a 50.6. He scored a benefit the Elizabeth Coalition to Rahway 36, North Plainfield 34 Watson each fired in 18 points for ary 2 at Roselle Catholic High School LaForge scored 14 and Maura 9.1 on the high bar and on the parallel in Roselle. Several of the top-10 House the Homeless, one of the first KEY BOUTS: PUBLIC NOTICE Gillooly put in 13 points for the 9-1 bars. Christian Barber of Westfield ranked schools in New Jersey will agencies to work with homeless 103: — Ryne Ludington (R) d. Dave Raiders. placed 10th, scoring 50.2. He, too, people in the State of New Jersey. Phimsipasom, 10-5 SHERIFF’S SALE showed his strength, scoring a 9.3 on PUBLIC NOTICE 130: — Marcus Glascow (R) p. Bill Sc. Pl.-Fanwood 19 13 14 25 71 Fonseca, 4:13 SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, Kearny 15 11 9 9 44 parallel bars. PUBLIC NOTICE CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS 145: — Jim Keane (NP) tf. Mike Other participating team members RECREATION COMMISSION Senosian, 23-7 DOCKET NO. F-18962-99 M. X. Shabazz (9-1) 75, Elizabeth SHERIFF’S SALE 171: — Dave Racelis (R) p. Matt CHASE MANHATTAN MORTGAGE included Sean Clark, Will Bender, RESOLUTION SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, (8-2) 26 Valasquez, 4:42 CORPORATION, PLAINTIFF vs. JOSE Mathew Lee and Tyler Trendy. CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, WHEREAS, the Open Public Meetings Hwt: — Joe Giaccobbi (R) p. John Wells, 3:41 M. DAVILA, SINGLE; MRS. JOSE M. DOCKET NO. F-10745-01 Act (Chapter 231, P.L. 1975) requires that DAVILA, HIS WIFE, DEFENDANT. WELLS FARGO HOME MORTGAGE, PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE the Recreation Commission of the Town- Brearley 71, Manville 3 CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, INC., PLAINTIFF vs. MARQUINA MARVIN, ship of Scotch Plains post and maintain DATED JULY, 17, 2001 FOR SALE OF TOWN OF WESTFIELD ET AL., DEFENDANT. WEIGHT BREAKDOWN: posted throughout the year, a schedule of its MORTGAGED PREMISES. Public Notice is hereby given that an ordinance of which the following is a copy was CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, 119: — Mark Yospin (B) p. Joe Kulscar, 1:39 regular meetings, By virtue of the above-stated writ of ex- introduced, read and passed on first reading by the Council of the Town of Westfield at a DATED OCTOBER 01, 2001 FOR SALE 135: — Stefano Serracino (B) d. Ed AND WHEREAS, the Open Public Meet- ecution to me directed I shall expose for sale meeting held January 15, 2002, and that the said Council will further consider the same for OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. Matthewson, 7-4 ings Act (C.231, P.L. 1975) also requires by public vendue, at the Union County Ad- final passage on the 29th day of January 2002, at 8:00 p.m., in the Council Chamber, By virtue of the above-stated writ of ex- 160: — Dan Zika (B) tf. John Boot, 16-0, 3:15 that the Recreation Commission of the Town- ministration Building, 1st Floor, 10 Municipal Building, 425 East Broad Street, Westfield, New Jersey, at which time and place ecution to me directed I shall expose for sale ship of Scotch Plains post and maintain Elizabethtown Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jer- any person who may be interested therein will be given an opportunity to be heard concerning by public vendue, at the Union County Ad- PUBLIC NOTICE posted through the year, the schedule of sey on WEDNESDAY THE 6TH DAY OF said ordinance. ministration Building, 1st Floor, 10 caucus meetings, TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS FEBRUARY A.D., 2002 at two o’clock in the Bernard A. Heeney Elizabethtown Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jer- NOW, THEREFORE, BE AND IT IS afternoon of said day. All successful bid- Town Clerk sey on WEDNESDAY THE 30TH DAY OF INVITATION TO BID ders must have 20% of their bid available in HEREBY RESOLVED THAT, the Recre- SPECIAL ORDINANCE NO. JANUARY A.D., 2002 at two o’clock in the Invitations are extended to qualified Bid- cash or certified check at the conclusion of AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND “EXHIBIT B” OF SPECIAL ORDINANCE NO. ation Commission of the Township of Scotch afternoon of said day. All successful bid- ders to bid for the following Project: the sales. Plains, Union County, adopts the schedule 2028 ENTITLED “AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OR ders must have 20% of their bid available in Jerseyland Park The judgment amount is ONE-HUNDRED of regular and caucus meetings listed be- ACKNOWLEDGEMENT AND DELIVERY BY THE TOWN OF WESTFIELD cash or certified check at the conclusion of Toilet Renovations NINETEEN THOUSAND THREE-HUN- (THE MUNICIPALITY) OF CERTAIN LEASE AGREEMENTS IN RELATION low, pursuant to said act; the sales. This project consists of renovation the DRED FORTY NINE & 12/100 TO THE UNION COUNTY IMPROVEMENT AUTHORITY ISSUANCE OF 2002 REGULAR MEETINGS OF THE The judgment amount is THIRTY EIGHT existing toilets within the Park. ($119,349.12). GENERAL OBLIGATION LEASE REVENUE BONDS SERIES 2001 (CAPI- RECREATION COMMISSION THOUSAND SIX-HUNDRED THREE & Bids will be accepted only by mail or in REAL ESTATE TAX DISCLOSURE TAL EQUIPMENT LEASE PROGRAM) 62/100 ($38,603.62). person to the Office of the Township Clerk, If designated below, there are liens in the 8:00 P.M. SCOTCH HILLS COUNTRY CLUB SECTION I. Property to be sold is located in the City Scotch Plains Municipal Building, 430 Park estimated sum as specified below. Plaintiff 820 Jerusalem Road, Scotch Plains, New Jersey “EXHIBIT B” of Elizabeth, County of Union and State Avenue, Scotch Plains, New Jersey 07076 advises that the municipal tax offices should CAPITAL EQUIPMENT LEASE PROGRAM – SERIES 2001 January 14 July 8 of New Jersey (ATTN: Barbara Riepe, Township Clerk) be contacted to obtain any additional tax Qty. Description of Equipment Estimated Cost Useful Life February 11 August 12 Premises commonly known as 306 Court until 10:00 a.m. on Monday, February 4, amounts that may be due. 1 Dump Truck with Snow Plow $ 85,000 5 March 11 September 9 Street, Elizabeth New Jersey 07206 2002. The Township of Scotch Plains (here- 1. Taxes: $531.20 - 4th quarter, year 2001 1 Mason Dump Truck $ 30,000 5 April 8 October 7 BEING KNOWN as LOT 66, BLOCK 3, inafter "Township") shall not be responsible 2. Water & Sewer: $2,339.99 1 Packer Truck (Garbage) $ 85,000 5 May 13 November 4 on the official Tax Map of the City of Eliza- for any bid mailed which is lost in transit or 4. Liens: $2,470.07 - water, Taxes and 1 Salt Storage Shed $ 100,000 20 June 10 December 9 beth delivered late by the Postal Service. At the sewer 1 Engineering Computer Equipment (GIS & GPS) $ 15,000 5 Dimensions: 100.00 feet x 25.00 feet x above time, the bids will be publicly opened CONCISE DESCRIPTION 2002 CAUCUS MEETINGS OF THE 1 Fire Dept. Pumper Truck $ 360,000 10 100.00 feet x 25.00 feet and read aloud, All bids must be presented 1. The property to be sold is commonly RECREATION COMMISSION Fire Fighting Equipment $ 30,000 5 Nearest Cross Street: 3rd Avenue in sealed envelopes, which are clearly known as: 230 PINE STREET, ELIZABETH Police Dept. Computer Equipment $ 13,000 5 7:30 P.M. ROOM 202 MUNICIPAL BUILDING The Sheriff reserves the right to ad- marked "Bid for Jerseyland Park (ADA Bath- NEW JERSEY 07206. Police Dept. Radios & Radar Equipment $ 22,820 10 430 Park Avenue, Scotch Plains, New Jersey journ this sale without further notice by room), Contract E2001-1A, 430 Park Av- 2. Tax Block No.: 1 Lot No.: 456 Police Equipment (Light Bars & Video Cameras) $ 10,050 5 publication. enue, Scotch Plains, New Jersey 07076". 3. Dimentions of lot: 100.00 x 25.00 January 28 June 24 Municipal Building Telephone System $ 55,000 10 Subject to unpaid taxes, assessments, No bid will be received after the time and 4. Nearest cross street: Second Street February 25 July 22 Municipal Building Voice/Data Wiring $ 50,000 10 water and sewer liens date specified. There is due approximately the sum of March 25 September 23 Municipal IT Improvements $ 100,000 5 There is due approximately the sum of After receipt of bids, no bid may be with- ONE-HUNDRED THIRTY THOUSAND April 22 October 21 Sewer & Catch Basin Trucks (to be substituted) $ 235,000 5 THIRTY NINE THOUSAND NINE-HUN- drawn within sixty (60) days after the date of EIGHT-HUNDRED EIGHTY TWO & 98/ May 20 November 25 Street Sweeper (to be substituted) $ 125,000 5 DRED NINTY ONE & 22/100 the bid opening except if provided for herein. 100 ($130,882.98) together with lawful in- Bond Issuance $ 56,028 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT, ($39,991.22) together with lawful inter- The bid of any Bidder who consents to an terest and costs. Total $1,371,898 The Recreation Commission will prohibit est and costs. extension may be held for consideration for There is a full legal description on file in SECTION II. public attendance at any caucus meeting There is a full legal description on file in a longer period of time as may be agreed the Union County Sheriff’s Office. Any or all ordinances or parts thereof in conflict, or inconsistent, with any part of the terms when items enumerated in C:lO:4-12 of the the Union County Sheriff’s Office. upon between Bidder and the Township. The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn of this ordinance are hereby repealed to the extent that they are in such conflict or Open Meetings Act (Chapter 231, P.L. 1979) The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn All bids must be on the bid forms provided this sale. inconsistent. are to be discussed. this sale. by the Township of Scotch Plains in the Bid RALPH FROEHLICH SECTION III. BE AND IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED RALPH FROEHLICH Package. Plans and specifications for this SHERIFF In the event that any section, part or provision of this ordinance shall be held to be THAT, a copy of the schedule of regular and SHERIFF work may be examined at Lauro Associates HUBSCHMAN & ROMAN unconstitutional or invalid by any court, such holdings shall not affect the validity of this caucus meetings will be posted in the offi- FEDERMAN AND PHELAN, P.C. Architects, P.C., 1700 Galloping Hill Road ATTORNEYS AT LAW ordinance as a whole, or any part thereof, other than the part so held unconstitutional or cially-established bulletin board in the Mu- Suite 505 Sentry Office Plaza Kenilworth New Jersey, during business 318 Bergen Boulevard invalid. nicipal Building Lobby, 430 Park Avenue, 216 Haddon Avenue hours, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., beginning Palisades Park, New Jersey 07650 SECTION IV. Scotch Plains. Westmont, New Jersey 08108 January 14, 2002, and purchased for a CH-756329 - (WL) This ordinance shall take effect after passage and publication as soon as, and in the ED ZAZZALI, CHAIRMAN CH-756311 - (WL) $75.00 non-refundable fee. 4 T - 1/10, 1/17, 1/24 manner provided by law. Scotch Plains Recreation Commission 4 T - 1/03, 1/10, 1/17 Bid proposals and all required documents & 1/31/02 Fee: $204.00 1 T - 01/17/02, The Leader Fee: $86.70 1 T - 01/17/02, The Times Fee: $49.47 & 1/24/02 Fee: $198.80 must be completed and submitted by the date as set forth above. All documents in the enclosed Bid Package must accompany the bid proposal. In addition to the above documents, a certified check, cashier’s check or bid bond issued by a responsible bank, trust com- pany or insurance company, payable to the Township of Scotch Plains shall be submit- ted with each bid as a guaranty that if a contract is awarded the Bidder shall ex- ecute said Contract. The Bid Security shall be in the amount of ten percent (10%) of the total amount of the bid or Twenty-Thousand Dollars ($20,000.00), whichever is lower. All Bid Security, except the Bid Security of the three (3) apparent lowest responsible Bidders shall, if requested in writing, be returned after ten (10) days from the open- ing of the bids (Sundays and holidays ex- cepted) and the bids of such Bidders shall be considered withdrawn. The Township reserves the right to reject any or all bids, and to waive immaterial informalities, or to accept any bid which, in the opinion of the Township of Scotch Plains, will be in the best interest of the Township all in accordance with the New Jersey Local Public Contracts Law N.J.S.A 40A: 11-1 et seq. A-2. In the event of an equal or tie bid, the Township shall award the Bidder, which, in the Township’s sole discretion, best serves, the interest of the Township. In the event of an equal or tie bid, the Township shall award the Bidder, which, in the Township’s sole discretion, best serves, the interest of the Township. The Township also reserves the right to reject any and all bids if sufficient funds are not available and/or appropriated. The selected Bidder, will, within seven (7) days of award of the bid, enter into an appropriate contact with the Township, All Bidders must comply with P.L. 1975, Chapter 127, entitled "An Act Relating to Affirmative Action in Relation to Discrimina- tion in Connection with Certain Public Con- tracts and Supplementing the ‘Law Against Discrimination’ approved April 16, 1945 (P.L. 1945, Chapter 169)", N.J.A.C. 17:27, as amended from time to time, and the Ameri- cans With Disability Act. Where applicable, prevailing wage rate shall be paid to all workers on the job as per N.J.A.C. 34:11-56, 25 et seq. BY ORDER OF THE TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS OF THE COUNTY OF UNION, STATE OF NEW JERSEY. Thomas Atkins Municipal Manager Barbara Riepe Township Clerk 1 T - 01/17/02, The Times Fee: $88.23 CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood Thursday, January 17, 2002 Page 15 See it all on the Web! www.goleader.com

PUBLIC NOTICE SHERIFF’S SALE SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, DOCKET NO. L-005890-91 CAROLE MILROAD, PLAINTIFF vs. STANLEY SEFCIK, SR., ET ALS., DE- FENDANT. CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, DATED JULY 10, 2001 FOR SALE OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. By virtue of the above-stated writ of ex- ecution to me directed I shall expose for sale by public vendue, at the Union County Ad- MAJOR DONATION…The Auxiliary to Children’s Specialized Hospital (CSH) ministration Building, 1st Floor, 10 recently donated $25,000 to the hospital to upgrade the adolescent area of the Elizabethtown Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jer- Mountainside inpatient rehabilitation unit. The funds will also provide computer sey on WEDNESDAY THE 30TH DAY OF technology for use by staff, patients and their parents. Auxiliary members and JANUARY A.D., 2002 at two o’clock in the TURN-OF-THE-CENTURY VICTORIAN members of the Westfield, Mountainside, Scotch Plains-Fanwood and Short Hills afternoon of said day. All successful bid- Auxiliary Twigs raised funds for the donation during the past year. Pictured, left ders must have 20% of their bid available in Enchanting CRANFORD home with to right, are: Rex Riley, CSH President and Chief Executive Officer; Teddie cash or certified check at the conclusion of Taranto, Auxiliary Treasurer; Janet Jackson, Auxiliary President, and Dr. the sales. high ceilings and arched doorways, The judgment amount is ONE-HUNDRED includes 5 Bedrooms, 3.1 Baths, Liv- Michael Dribbon, CSH’s Director of Psychology and Neuropsychology. THREE THOUSAND FOUR-HUNDRED SIXTY THREE & 22/100 ($103,463.22). ing Room with fireplace and French Eric A. Arnold and Karen Arnold doors to enclosed, wrap-around Know as 522 Magnolia Avenue Elizabeth, Scouts Plan Klondike Derby New Jersey 07201 Tax map reference NJSA porch, banquet-size Formal Dining 46 15-2-1 Municipality of Elizabeth, New Room, Eat-In Kitchen, full Basement Jersey Lot 751 Block no. 3 There is due approximately the sum of and 3-car garage. $649,900. In Watchung Reservation ONE-HUNDRED ELEVEN THOUSAND THREE-HUNDRED SEVENTY & 91/100 MOUNTAINSIDE – On Saturday, with the required equipment to hike ($111,370.91) together with lawful inter- January 26, at 8:30 a.m., Boy Scouts around the course, but only severe est and costs. of the Patriot District of the Patriots’ rain or mud conditions will cause a There is a full legal description on file in the Union County Sheriff’s Office. CUSTOM BUILT CONTEMPORARY Path Council will hold their 45th cancellation. The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn Klondike Derby sled race and scout The public is welcome to visit at this sale. Situated on 1.5 acre of beautiful skill contest at the picnic area above any time. Awards will be presented at RALPH FROEHLICH wooded property, this wonderful Surprise Lake in the Watchung Reser- about 2 p.m., when the last waves SHERIFF MICHALE A. TOTO WATCHUNG home includes 3 Bed- vation in Mountainside. have completed the race. The Patriot ATTORNEY AT LAW Keith Mellen of Westfield, a vet- District includes towns and troops in 317 Rues Lane rooms, 3 Baths, Formal Dining eran of several past Derbies, will serve the area between Westfield, Scotch East Brunswick, New Jersey 08816 Room, Family Room and Living as Derby Governor, and about 100 Plains, North Plainfield, Watchung, CH-756323 - (WL) Room with fireplaces, deck, fabulous adult leaders and volunteers from vari- Millington, Summit and Garwood. 4 T - 1/03, 1/10, 1/17 & 1/24/02 Fee: $159.12 Kitchen, cathedral ceiling and open ous scout troops will assist in con- ducting the event. floor plan. $499,950. On Derby Day, the Reservation will be transformed into the Klondike re- gion of the Yukon Territory and the spots where different skill events oc- cur will take on the names of Klondike towns. WONDERFUL COLONIAL Scout patrols, using compass direc- This CLARK home is in pristine con- tions to map out their routes, will pull Eskimo-style sleds between the towns, dition with large, spacious rooms and where they will be graded on their per- also offers 4 Bedrooms, 1.5 Baths, For- formance of different scout-skill prob- mal Dining Room, updated Eat-In lems, such as first aid, lashings and Kitchen, newer roof, refinished floors, knots, measuring and fire building. Each team’s test scores and elapsed Central Air Conditioning, and full Base- times will be relayed to a central score ment. A must see! 349,900. board to determine the winners in each age group. If there is too little snow for sleds, the patrols will use backpacks loaded

Gardenaires to Hear 17 Breeze Knoll Drive, Westfield HEATHERMEADE SECTION COLONIAL Talk by Tree Expert Lovely expanded Ranch tucked away on a picturesque Lovely brick, 9 room, 4 Bedroom home property along a quiet cul-de-sac, this home features: SCOTCH PLAINS – The monthly in CRANFORD also offers 2.1 Baths, meeting of the Gardenaires will take large bright rooms, 5 Bedrooms, 3 1/2 Baths, new maple Eat-In Kitchen with center island, recessed Formal Dining Room, Living Room, place on Wednesday, January 23, from Kitchen, large Breakfast Room, Master noon to 3 p.m. at the All Saints’ Episco- lighting, hardwood floors, a magnificent deck off the pal Church, located at 559 Park Avenue Living Room and Dining Room overlooking the Bedroom with full Bath / Laundry and in Scotch Plains. grounds, 2 zone air conditioning, central vac, on a lovely yard. $446,000 The speaker for the meeting will be 110 x 238 lot . A true opportunity. $849,000. Martin Schmiede, a state certified tree expert. Mr. Schmiede has operated his family-owned business in the Westfield area for over five decades. Jayne He will discuss “Trees, From Seed- lings to 4,000-Year-Old Specimens,” Bernstein CHARMING COLONIAL Sales Associate with a lecture and slide presentation. SCOTCH PLAINS, The general meeting of the NJAR Million Dollar Sales Club Silver Level ’98-’00 Located in this Gardenaires is held on the fourth Phone - 908-233-5555 ext. 203 Cell Phone:908 403-9330 charming home offers 3 Bedrooms, Wednesday of each month. Refresh- E-mail: [email protected] 2 new Baths, Eat-In Kitchen, Formal ments are served. Guests are welcome Westfield Office 209 Central Ave (908) 233-5555 Dining Room, newer furnace, hu- and there are no geographic limitations. ©1997 Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage Corporation. An Equal Opportunity Company. Equal Housing Opportunity. Each Office Independently Owned and Operated. midifier and French drains, updated electric and plumbing, deep yard and new shed. $249,900.

BRIGHT & SUNNY COLONIAL Wonderful home in WESTFIELD in- cludes 4 Bedrooms, 2.5 Baths, Living Room and Dining Room with inlaid hardwood floors, Eat-In Kitchen with newer appliances and breakfast area, moldings, high ceilings, 3rd floor Master Bedroom with full Bath, Basement Rec- reation Room, newer roof and some win- dows.$374,500

BRICK FRONT COLONIAL Handsome home in the Heathermeade section of CRANFORD offers 3 Bed- rooms, 1.1 Baths, Formal Dining Room, Kitchen, Living Room with French door, In the Heart of “Wychwood” screened porch, newer roof and garage Charm surrounds you in this stately Center Hall Colonial that blends traditional roof, oak hardwood floors throughout, full Basement. A great opportunity and elegance with today’s modern conveniences. The large gourmet Kitchen that opens UNDER CONTRACT potential! $285,000. onto an exceptional Family Room with a wood burning fireplace, graceful mold- ings, arched bookcases, slate roof, and a sunny front-to-back Living Room are just some of the desirable features that pervade this home. A balance of formal and family spaces is enhanced by a spacious and flowing floor plan. Sitting proudly on a large and beautifully landscaped property on a lovely quiet street, this home is just minutes from Westfield’s superb schools, wonderful in-town shopping, beauti- ful parks and transportation. Offered at $950,000. For appointment Call: Carol Tener 2000 NJAR Gold Member President’s Elite Call Direct: (908) 233-2243 Westfield Office • 600 North Avenue, W. • (908) 233-0065

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  VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Westfield Volunteer Rescue NOW HIRING Squad seeks persons willing to train as Emergency Medical FULLFULL TIME • TIMEPART TIME Technicians. No prior exp. Positions Available: needed. Valid NJ Driv. Lic., req., CLEARANCE!Postitions Available: • Cashiers min. 4 hrs/wk. We offer 24 hr. • coverage. Wkday 9am - 1 pm or •Stock Stock Persons 1-5pm slots are perfect for par- • Order• Cashiers Processors ents of school children. Childcare reimbursement available! - 18 Years or Older Seeks trainees as Dispatchers. Min. - Must be able to work weekends 2 hrs./wk. All training provided. - Flexible Hours Call the Recruiting Team at (908) 233-2500 for details A PHONE CALL AWAY…CONTACT We Care volunteers recently received - Experience in liquor trade a plus special recognition for their service on the 24-hour hotline, which assists callers - Pleasant working conditions in need. Pictured, left to right, are: Front row, Mary Ann Foster, Cathy HELP WANTED Cvetovitch and Ellen Anthony, and back row, Harry Lampon, Ed Mitchell, Dental Hygienist, small pleasant Cathy Buchanan and Carl Williams. PLEASE APPLY IN PERSON TO: private office in Mountainside,
  looking for personable individual with excellent dental skills. CONTACT We Care Honors 8 Millburn Avenue 908-789-2777 Springfield HELP WANTED SCOUTING FOR FOOD…Cub Scout Pack No. 270 from Washington El- Volunteers For Their Service ementary School in Westfield recently participated in the annual “Scouting 973-376-0005 Upscale Private Club is hiring Ala for Food” program. The cub scouts collected more than 225 bags of canned and www.winelibrary.com Carte Servers, Banquet Servers SCOTCH PLAINS — CONTACT Ann Foster of Westfield, Ed Mitchell packaged goods for the Holy Trinity food pantry, benefiting needy families in and Bus Persons. Full & Part- We Care, a 24-hour telephone hotline of Fanwood, Kathy Buchanan of Westfield. Pictured are Assistant Cubmaster Allen Dunstan with three sec- FOR LEASE time Positions Available. that serves Union, Essex, Middlesex South Plainfield, Krystal Hunter of ond-grade cub scouts. Call 908-232-4141 and Somerset counties, recently hon- New Brunswick and Carl Williams RESTAURANT/FOOD of Plainfield. TAKE-OUT/CATERING ored some special people during its APARTMENT FOR RENT annual Volunteer Recognition Party Harry Lampon, a retired telephone Fully equiped. 3000 sq ft, for worker and a member of the first immediate occupancy in center at the Scotch Hills Country Club in Westfield CBD, 2nd Floor, 5 Scotch Plains. trainee class at CONTACT We Care, of Westfield. Excellent terms/ Rooms, 2 Bed & Deck, Completely was presented with a special award minimal up front expences. Adj. Almost two dozen local restau- Remodeled W/D, Dishwasher. rants and businesses served as spon- for his more than 3,500 volunteer parking and NY trains. $1695 mo. hours on the hotline. ph: 908-561-3583 sors for the evening, contributing 908-232-2232 Ask for Dave flowers for the volunteers and food Among the sponsors for the email: [email protected] evening were Vicki’s Diner, South APARTMENT FOR RENT platters for the buffet, as well as door CLASSIC COLONIAL - prizes for the attendees. Side Bistro, Fuji, Clyne and Murphy, HOUSE FOR RENT Westfield - 1 Bedroom, No pets, Volunteers at CONTACT We Care Mojave Grill, AJ’s American Ca- PERFECT LOCATION Westfield -- north side. 3 BR, LR, Walk to train. must complete a 50-hour training tered Events and Bunches, all of EIK, 2 full baths. Laundry room, Available Immediately! program before taking live calls. The Westfield; Veena Indian Cuisine, Available Immediately. $1,550 mo. $1,125 + Heat + Utils + Sec. program provides 24-hour confiden- Highlander’s Restaurant, Hung’s + Utilities, 1+1/2 mo. security. Call 908-232-6477 tial service to its callers. Shanghai Restaurant, Nuts ’N Plenty, Special awards were presented to The Swiss Pastry Shoppe, My Town call 908-754-6373 HOME FOR SALE Ellen Anthony of Basking Ridge for Bakery and Parker Greenhouses, all BERKSHIRES: 5 Bedroom house, completing 2,500 hours of on-line of Scotch Plains, and The Rice Inn of HOUSE FOR RENT 2 1/2 Baths in Lenox, MA. Near to service. Juanita Hearn of East Fanwood. Beautiful Ranch House in skiing, lake, Tanglewood, Brunswick was also honored for her Others included Raagini of Fanwood, 2 BDR, Walking Shakespear. Vacation or year completion of 1,000 hours of service. Mountainside, NEELAM in Berke- Distance to Train Stn. & Park. round home. Call Barbara. Cen- Volunteers who completed 500 ley Heights and Margie’s Cake Box $1,300.00 per mo. w/opt. to buy. tury 21 Broker. hours of service included Cathy in Plainfield. No Pets. 800-570-0597 Cvetovitch of Scotch Plains, Mary Door prizes were provided by 973-792-2257 908-754-1888 Spanish Tavern, Paper Mill Play- PUBLIC NOTICE house, Union County Arts Council, PUBLIC NOTICE the Theatre at Raritan Valley Com- FOR RENT TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS BOROUGH OF FANWOOD NOTICE is hereby given that at a meeting munity College, Brummer’s Choco- Pristine split level home in PLANNING BOARD lates in Westfield and Supplies Sup- of the Township Council of the Township of The Planning Board of the Borough of Tamaques School area. 3 bed- Scotch Plains, held in the Council Cham- Fanwood at their regular meeting on Janu- plies in Kenilworth. rooms, 1 full and 2 half baths. bers in the Municipal Building of said Town- ary 23rd after regular business has been For more information about CON- $2400/month. Call Sue Checchio ship on Tuesday, January 15, 2002, there conducted it will open up the meeting to the was introduced, read for the first time, and TACT We Care, please call (908) at Coldwell Banker 908-301-2014. public on the Downtown Redevelopment 490-1480. passed on such first reading, the following Plan dated January 2002. This should start ordinance: about 9 P.M. If additional time is needed it ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING will be carried over to the Agenda meeting PUBLIC NOTICE Offered at $699,900 PET SITTING THE PRIVATE SALE OF CER- on February 18th at 8 P.M. These meetings BOROUGH OF FANWOOD TAIN LANDS OWNED BY THE are held at Borough Hall in the Mayor & PLANNING BOARD Pets Prefer the comfort and TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH Classic elegance abounds in this charming Center-Hall Council Chambers, 75 North Martine Av- Notice is hereby given that the PLAN- safety of home while you are PLAINS KNOWN AS LOT 15, enue, Fanwood, New Jersey. NING BOARD OF THE BOROUGH OF Colonial, located on a quiet, tree-lined street and a short BLOCK 8903 away. Sitting/Walks/Play/etc. Official action will be taken. FANWOOD after public hearing granted Purpose to allow the private sale of certain Customized Home Visits. Ruth K. Page approval to James Slifer to construct a deck walk from downtown Westfield. Gleaming hardwood lands owned by the Township known as Lot Secretary on the property at 64 Portland Avenue, 15 in Block 8903 (Elizabeth Avenue) to all floors, handsome moldings, copious windows and built- 908-289-4470 Planning Board Fanwood, New Jersey being Block 22 Lot 3. persons owning real property contiguous 1 T - 1/17/02, The Times Fee: $17.34 Documents pertaining to this application thereto pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:12-13(b)(5) ins add to the many amenities. Traditional elements are available for public inspection at Bor- OFFICE SUITES AVAILABLE and N.J.S.A. 40A:12-13.2. A public hearing ough Hall during normal business hours. mingle with romantic colors and textures in this spacious of same will be held on Tuesday, January PUBLIC NOTICE James Slifer Westfield. Prime location, center 29, 2002 at 8:00 p.m. in the Council Cham- BOROUGH OF FANWOOD 64 Portland Avenue home. From the beautiful vestibule to the Family Room of town, in modern elevator build- bers of the Municipal Building, or at any time NOTICE OF INTRODUCTION OF Fanwood, New Jersey 07023 ing. High ceilings, palladian win- and place to which a meeting for the further off the Kitchen, this home lends itself to convenience, ORDINANCE 02-O1-R AND 1 T - 1/17/02, The Times Fee: $13.77 dows. Adj parking and NY trains. consideration of such ordinance shall from PUBLIC HEARING comfortable living and gracious entertaining. 4,200 sq. ft. to divide. time to time be adjourned, and all persons An ordinance was introduced by the Mayor PUBLIC NOTICE interested will be given an opportunity to be and Council of the Borough of Fanwood on email: [email protected] heard concerning such ordinance. January 10, 2002. Copies of this ordinance BOROUGH OF FANWOOD ph: (908) 561-3583 A copy of same may be obtained from the can be obtained without cost at the Fanwood NOTICE OF INTRODUCTION OF Rebecca Wampler office of the Township Clerk, 430 Park Borough Hall, 75 North Martine Avenue, ORDINANCE 02-02-R AND WANTED Avenue, Scotch Plains, New Jersey, be- Fanwood, New Jersey between the hours of PUBLIC HEARING Realtor/Sales Associate tween the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. 8 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. An ordinance was introduced by the Mayor Looking to Buy Monday through Friday by any member of The purpose of this ordinance is to ADOPT and Council of the Borough of Fanwood on NJAR Million Dollar Sales Club 2000 Used Upright Piano and the general public who wants a copy of A REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR THE January 10, 2002. Copies of this ordinance same without cost. BLOCK BOUNDED BY SOUTH AVENUE, can be obtained without cost at the Fanwood President’s Club 2001 Bench. Barbara Riepe MARTINE AVENUE, LA GRANDE AV- Borough Hall, 75 North Martine Avenue, Please Call 908-317-5910 Township Clerk ENUE AND SECOND STREET IN THE Fanwood, New Jersey between the hours of 908-233-8380 1 T - 1/17/02, The Times Fee: $33.15 BOROUGH OF FANWOOD. 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SPECIAL DONATION...Proceeds from “Richard Rodgers: A Centennial Cel- ebration of His Music,” the WYACT/Westfield Symphony Orchestra’s New Year’s Eve Concert, enabled WYACT to donate $3,224 to the United Fund. These monies will be dispersed to the local families who were impacted by the tragedy on September 11 in New York. Handing a check to Executive Director of the United Fund of Westfield, Linda Maggio, are WYACT participants: front row, Rachel Chodor, Sari Solomon, Olivia Ryan, Chana Biner, Ellie Eick, Ms. Maggio, Sarah Bridgeman, Kelli Paterno; second row, Seton, Chelsea Meyers, Josh Hemphill, and, WYACT Artistic Director Cynthia Meryl. Kiley ‘Gets the Bugs Out’

CONTINUED FROM PAGE 18 vertising analyst on Nightline, “There are favorite streets (in LANDSCAPE OF UNION COUNTY...Berkeley Heights photographer and CNBC, CNN, the Today Show and Westfield) that I always drive down photographic instructor Nancy Ori will exhibit her latest showcase, entitled Get Outta Duendé artists Maria Woodford other television news programs. every time I come back. Lawrence “Olmsted in Union County” at Reeves-Reed Arboretum in Summit through and Alex Radus will dazzle the A 1981 graduate of Westfield High Avenue and Tremont are my favor- Monday, May 13. stage at The Crossroads in Garwood this Saturday. School, Kiley lived within 30 driv- ites. I love the houses on both those The House ing minutes of his hometown until streets,” he stated in an online inter- Berkeley Heights Photographer Ms. Woodford has explained 1998. The youngest of six children, view. By CAROL F. DAVIS that the evening will feature a he feels he inherited his journalistic A recent book signing at The Town Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times “Bluebird Café” style of per- talents from his father who was an Book Store in Westfield had a few Chronicles Local Landscaping Henrik Ibsen’s An Enemy of forming, with four acts trading editor at The New York Herald Tri- surprises in store for the author. the People opens at The Eliza- off songs. The café, which is bune and the editor-in-chief of The “I was so thrilled when some of my beth Playhouse on January 18, located in Nashville, Tenn., has SUMMIT – Berkeley Heights entitled “Olmsted in Union New York Law Journal. teachers came to my signing. Jane and will run until February 17. been renowned for the best in photographer and photographic in- County,” at Reeves-Reed Arbore- Presently, the author and his wife, Sterling, Karin Ninesling Infuso, my The timeless 1882 story seems acoustic and country music structor Nancy Ori’s latest exhibit, tum in Summit records the work of Amy, a museum educator, live in eighth grade teacher and Karen as fresh as ever as it tells the since 1982. Frederick Law Olmsted in local Ann Arbor, Mich., where he is the Kashiack, one of my sixth grade comic tale of one man’s discov- As for Duendé, their recently- parks and gardens. ery of an environmental prob- Detroit Bureau Chief at USA Today. teachers came,” reported Kiley. released, self-titled CD has been The show will be on exhibit lem — the spa water is polluted By the time this article is published, Sterling and Infuso are mentioned Pen & Ink met with grand acclaim from through Monday, May 13, in Wisner — and the subsequent reaction Mrs. Kiley will have given birth to in the book’s introduction, along with music critics and audiences alike. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 18 House at Reeves-Reed, which is of an entire community. What the couple’s first child. the late Richard Veit, a beloved sev- The duo will head West at the New Jersey, who hit it huge and open from Monday to Friday, 9 has this doctor uncovered? See it Wherever his work takes him, how- enth grade geography teacher. All on Fridays and Saturday at 7:30, end of January. kept it real, this is the most tragic a.m. to 3 p.m. ever, Kiley carries fond memories of drove Volkswagen Beetles. and on Sundays at 2 p.m., for just Westfield with him. The author credits his teachers for example of a beautiful voice si- An artist’s reception will be held $8 for general admission. The on Sunday, April 7, from 1 to 4 p.m. instilling in him a love of the car, one lenced by the big, bad award. Playhouse is located at 1100 East POPCORN™ of which he himself owned by the Best known as the landscaper Jersey Street in Elizabeth, and So, what stops most of these time he was in college. artists from proving their staying who worked with Calvert Vaux to you can reserve your seats by created the sweeping “greensward” calling (908) 355-0077. Ali: Not Quite “Getting the Bugs Out: The Rise, power? Fear of the sophomore look of Central Park, Olmsted also Fall and Comeback of Volkswagen * * * * * in America” is published by John slump. Did you ever do some- landscaped the park system in If you want to be in a play, thing so well for the first time Union County. rather than just sit there and watch The Greatest Wiley & Sons and is available at area bookstores as well as by calling (800) that, when you’re expected to do “I feel that these images can make one, the Mystic Vision Players One Popcorn, Poor • Two Popcorns, Fair • Three Popcorns, Good • Four Popcorns, Excellent it again, you freeze, worried that a difference in our community by will hold auditions for The Mo- 225-5945. you’ll never be able to duplicate opening the eyes of residents to the nogamist on Tuesday, January By MICHAEL S. GOLDBERGER small crowd of movies claiming the last word on the subject. many wonderful natural resources 29, and Wednesday, January 30, 2 ½ popcorns such perfection? Many have and at 7:30 p.m., downstairs at El This includes The Greatest (1977), My Take on It many of these artists fear the we have in Union County, said Ms. Bodegon Restaurant, 169 West A good percentage of the boxing a fairly decent, albeit unusual chroni- same fate. Ori. Main Street, Rahway. The social cognoscenti concur that Muhammad cling with Ali playing himself. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 18 The contenders for “Best New “The county fathers had such satire examines art, love, and Ali is the greatest. That he is, in his Though lacking in style and depth, a recently and he pointed out exactly foresight to fight and establish the own words, “the greatest of all time.” nervy present-mindedness gave it a what time of day “The Little Ras- Artist” in 2002 include politics in an ever-changing And as is illustrated in Ali, the new Union County Park System in the world of new rules. Michael curiously unique validity. cals” were on. He knew precisely India.Arie, who sang with John film about the enigmatic champion’s However, most disappointing about 1920s,” she added. Driscoll, hailed by The Princeton what channel and what times, yes Cougar Mellancamp on the track, tumultuous but nonetheless illustri- director Mann’s interpretation of Ms. Ori’s photographs are on dis- Packet for two plays last year, ous career, Ali was amusingly fond Steven J. Rivele’s screenplay plural, that one could sit back and “A Peaceful World;” Linkin’ Park, play as a showcase for the county’s will direct this comedy. There of reminding us of this greatness at (adapted from Gregory Allen spend some time with Spanky and David Gray, and Nelly Furtado. accomplishments in historic and will be a variety of roles avail- every opportunity. Howard’s story) is the lack of new the rest of Our Gang. This is also a The aforementioned Keys, who natural preservation. The photos able — be prepared to read from Then there are those strict con- information, especially about the title the script. For more information, man who is known to watch reruns is the industry’s favorite pick, allow the viewer to explore signifi- structionists who insist the rhyming character himself. you can call (908) 925-9068. fighter’s popularity was more attrib- of “Little House on the Prairie.” cant park sites and learn about the Granted, as Ali reiterates, the possesses so much promise, so utable to his flair for fluff than his man’s place in history, his legacy as A 35-year-old man watching rich history of environmental de- * * * * * much skill and stick-to-itive-ness Opening on January 18, and actual stuff. They defiantly maintain a civil rights advocate and once “The Little Rascals” and “Little that it would be tragically out of sign in the community. on view through February 15, that the controversial heavyweight martyred exile, is indelibly written. House.” Brilliant. It warms my soul. Affiliated for many years with the Skulski Art Gallery of the champion of the world, who shocked But the question persists. Aside from The success of “The Brady tune to give her the award. Duck, white America by announcing he had Alicia, if you know what’s good the Ansel Adams Workshop in Cali- Polish Foundation will present being the World Champion and in- Bunch” movies still baffles critics, fornia, Ms. Ori is also on the fac- become a Black Muslim shortly after ternational media presence, who was and if you tune in to NBC on week- for ya. a group exhibit of landscape and gaining the title, couldn’t hold a ulty of the New Jersey Center for still life paintings, as well as folk Ali? candle to Joe Louis. Sure, we’re all familiar with day mornings, Danny Bonaduce Visual Arts in Summit, Peters Val- sculpture. Various Polish artists Then, though in continually dimin- boxing’s answer to Ogden Nash, who (Partridge) is co-hosting a talk show Artist of Week ley Craftsmen in Layton, and the will be featured, and the gallery ishing numbers, there are those who coined “Float like a butterfly, sting with Dick Clark. Watchung Adult School. In 1990, is open Tuesday - Friday, from 5- still hold that Rocky Marciano was like a bee” (actually the invention of I still think Gene Rayburn is a CONTINUED FROM PAGE 18 she established the New Jersey 9 p.m., and on Saturday from 10 the best. A short list of other worthies corner man Drew “Bundini” Brown). hoot, and I’d rather party with Ri- a.m. to 2 p.m. It is located at 177 fantasy with a flair for perfection Heritage Photography Workshop, headed by Jack Dempsey collects the We chuckled at his numerous ex- chard Dawson and Charles Nelson Broadway in Clark, near Exit remaining votes. in detail. which she holds every spring in amples of prognosticating verse, Reilly than with some of the cur- 135 of the Garden State Park- Personally, I think my dad could which more often than not brazenly Whether or not there is any Cape May. rent vapid Barbie Dolls who call true relation between these ar- way. Call them at (732) 382- have licked them all. Yet regardless warned his opponents that certain “Olmsted in Union County” was 7197. of whether or not Ali was indeed the behaviors would result in a speedier themselves entertainers. tistic icons and the Campione made possible in part by a HEART * * * * * greatest, the unfortunate news here is toppling (i.e.-About Doug Jones: It is impossible to turn back the family with which I am that director Michael Mann’s Ali is associated…I like to dream it so Grant in 1998 from the Union Westfield’s Presbyterian “Jones likes to mix, so I’ll let it go hands of time. And again, I know County Board of Chosen Freehold- not. six. But if he talks jive, I’ll cut it to that the strides we have made in that we might all be a chip off Church will present The Choral Hold on before you entirely count ers. Art Society of New Jersey, Inc. five,” etc.). entertainment and technology are the old block. out this often entertaining film biog- And to a somewhat lesser extent on Saturday, January 19, at 2 raphy. There’s a very skillful Will we’re cognizant of the religious Ali. incredible. But, still. There is noth- WSO Friends Invite Prospective p.m. The program will feature Smith in the title role. And Jon Voight Seemingly intent on perfecting his ing quite so comforting as taking a the works of three 20th century as Howard Cosell practically defies faith, in this film the prizefighter is journey back to an uncontaminated composers: Daniel Pinkham’s description. Good or bad (you be the forthcoming about his weaknesses, time. It’s like mom’s Friday night Sinfonia Sacra; Igor Stravinksy’s judge), Voight’s etching of the famed especially when it comes to women. macaroni and fish-sticks for the Members to ‘Coffee & Music’ Symphony of Psalms; and John sports announcer is a filmic delicacy The rise and fall of his marriages are soul. Chicken Soup. Homemade Rutter’s Gloria. James Little will all its own. WESTFIELD – The Friends of delineated in basic detail. The afternoon will include musi- conduct, with pianist Mary Beth Achieving a striking physicality, But about the actual man behind brownies. Pillow fights with your the Westfield Symphony Orchestra cal performances, including piano McFall, organist Sandor Szabo, Smith’s interpretation of the former the icon, there is a blank. All of which sister. Crying yourself silly over (WSO) will host a coffee on Sunday, selections by Shuang Guo, featured the Choral Art Society Brass Cassius Clay, also known as The Lou- either prompts us to surmise that there Hallmark commercials. Innocence. January 20, for prospective mem- WSO pianist. Ensemble, and, of course, the isville Slugger, is proof again that he is an inner Ali that we will never I tell you, if I had a choice be- bers. “We are very proud of the Westfield chorus. General admission is $15 can bob and weave amidst the ranks know, or worse, in the words of Peggy tween being Dark Angel or Half- Individuals interest in learning Symphony, our many gifted profes- at the door. Pinkham and Rutter of heavyweight thespians. One senses Lee, leads us to wonder, is that all Pint for a day, I’d choose Half-Pint. more about the Friends and its 2002 sional musicians and our critically- the strength that the fighter can in- are contemporary composers, there is? Definitely. season of activities are invited to acclaimed conductor, Maestro David and you surely know the name stantly summon, the ready danger in Fact is, the film has a built-in attend the reception, which will be Wroe. We encourage individuals in- Stravinsky. An additional treat his fists. problem. And that’s us. We have held from 2 to 4 p.m. at a member’s terested in becoming part of an orga- for the audience attending this With a somewhat lesser enchant- previously been warned not to ex- home in Westfield. nization that works to encourage ment, Smith realizes the wisecrack- pect too much of our heroes. So we Bronna Butler performance will be several num- ing, silver-tongued thorn in conven- greater awareness of this New Jersey bers by the Cranford High School question. Have we ultimately at- musical treasure to find our more tional society’s side that Ali came to tributed too much myth to this fa- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 18 Women’s Ensemble, including represent. mous jock? Certainly it should be about the Symphony Friends on Janu- Nigra Sum by Pablo Casals. shared their connection with the Fanwood to Fill ary 20,” stated Deirdre Malacrea, The fight sequences, from the first enough of an accomplishment to painting and their personal experi- Sonny Liston encounter through the show undaunted courage in over 60 President of Friends. ences with the tragedy. Winter Months The WSO, now in its 19th season, fraught-with-symbolism rumble in fights and during three decades of the jungle in Zaire with George Fore- public life. When asked how the painting has been recognized as one of New I Hate Hamlet Opens man, are effectively recreated. But if has changed her life, Butler re- With Ceramics Fun Jersey’s leading orchestras and serves It’s quite something to be remem- you’re looking for a boxing movie bered for your bold convictions and plied, “I never expected men to FANWOOD – The Fanwood as the Resident Orchestra of Union February 8 at CDC per se, skip it. witty ways of proclaiming them. But County. connect with the painting. I wanted Recreation Commission will spon- None of Ali is as exhilarating as that’s a given. We learned all that in to comfort people. I wanted the sor a ceramics class this winter. The Friends support the WSO and CRANFORD – The Cranford what Scorsese and De Niro wrought “Muhammad Ali No. 101.” And now, Registration for the class will be its music education and outreach pro- Dramatic Club, located at 78 in Raging Bull (1980). because of Ali’s debilitating illness, painting to appeal to everyone. I’ve on Tuesday, January 22, from 7:30 grams through fundraising activities Winans Avenue in Cranford, will Director Mann’s semi-documen- we feel cheated out of the senior met firemen who have lost five of to 8:30 p.m. at Forest Road Park. held throughout the year, including present its winter production, I Hate tary recapitulation of the champ’s statesman/raconteur we might have their closest friends. I’ve heard The classes will begin on Tues- the popular Annual Tour of Notable Hamlet, a comedy penned by New travails following his refusal to be enjoyed long after his fighting power about finding body parts. I have day, February 5, at 7:30 p.m., with Homes, which will be held on Satur- Jersey native Paul Rudnick, on Fri- inducted into the army during the flagged. found the firemen, and women, and the ending date on Tuesday, March day, May 4. Vietnam War, coupled with all the Being the insatiably fickle public, the members of the police depart- days and Saturdays, February 8, 9, pertinent dates and domestic trag- 12. All classes are held at Forest Other scheduled events, accord- we want more. But aside from treat- ment, and all the volunteers a re- Road Park. ing to Ms. Malacrea, include a pro- 15, 16, 22 and 23. edies, perfunctorily plays like the ing us to Voight’s quasi-caricature, Marion Yocoski will conduct the gressive dinner on Saturday, March Madge Wittel of Westfield is in standard boilerplate of 1960s history curiosity piece portrayal of Cosell markable group of people. For me classes, as she has done for the past 2, and the “Celebrate America” Gala charge of props, while Ed Wittel of we’ve come to know. But by now and Smith’s obviously dedicated per- ‘The Rescue’ was a remarkable 15 years. and Auction to be held on Saturday, Westfield is helping out with light- we’re practically immune. Oliver formance, Mann’s Ali lacks the novel experience.” The cost for the course is $35 for April 20, at Shackamaxon Country ing design and sound. Carole Stone seared our brains with it in JFK punch it needs to be a bona fide knock- (1991). Fanwood and Scotch Plains resi- Club. McGee of Westfield will portray out. dents and $40 for all other resi- A bit more soul with the civics The New E-mail Individuals interested in attending Lillian Troy, one of the supporting lesson, which takes a surface peek * * * * * dents interested in joining the class. the reception on January 20 should Ali, rated R, is a Columbia Pic- For more information, please call actors. into Elijah Muhammad’s Nation of For A&E News is: call the Friends Membership Direc- All tickets are $8. For more in- Islam as well as the F.B.I.’s attempts tures release directed by Michael Ms. Yocoski at (908) 322-4219. Mann and stars Will Smith, Jon Voight tor at (973) 218-1141 for more infor- formation, please call (908) 276- to exert its influence on current events, [email protected] mation. might have perched Ali above the and Jada Pinkett Smith. Running time: 7611. 158 minutes. CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK Page 18 Thursday, January 17, 2002 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Author of VW Bug Book Has Soft Spot For Westfield Roots

By MARYLOU MORANO “people’s car” and sculpted by promi- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times nent automobile designer Frederick Artist of WESTFIELD — Two things grace Porshe. a shelf in the Michigan office of In the United States in the late former Westfield resident David 1970’s, the Volkswagen endeared it- Kiley. Both are sentimentally tied to self to first time car buyers, becom- the Week Westfield. One is a ing the beloved brick from the demol- means of trans- “The Rescue” by Mountainside resident Bronna A. Butler, oil painting, 24 x 36. ished Grant School. portation for a The other is a painted generation that rock recently given to espoused anti- him by Jane Sterling, war protestors, Bronna A. Butler’s ‘The Rescue’: his second grade hippies and teacher. The rock re- women’s sembles the yellow libbers. The car’s Volkswagon Beetle charm and Painting What Can’t Be Seen Cabrio driven by Ster- affordability ling when Kiley was compensated for in elementary school. its lack of horse- power. By MILLICENT K. BRODY completed. Deciding “The Rescue” A lifelong love af- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times might be comforting to the families fair with the More than a “‘The Rescue’ was painted MOUNTAINSIDE — When the attending the Ground Zero Family Volkswagon Beetle history of a prod- horrifics of September 11 took place, to provide an alternative im- uct or company, Memorial Service, Butler and her has inspired Kiley to Mountainside resident Bronna A. age to the many brilliant, husband, Michael, loaded up the 24 pen “Getting the Bugs however, “Get- Butler wished she were a nurse. Then though horrific photos of x 36 oil painting and headed into Out: the Rise, Fall and ting the Bugs she wished she were a construction Out” is a lesson the September 11 attack on New York City. Comeback of worker. Then she wished she could First stop Pier 94. With security Volkswagen in in the decisions operate huge excavation equipment. the World Trade Center. naturally tight, a crowd immediately America.” The book that make or “When the Twin Towers collapsed, ‘The Rescue’s’ image is sym- break a business. formed around “The Rescue” at the chronicles the roller my heart fell with them. Like mil- door. After being interviewed by coaster ride experienced by With engrossing text and easy to bolic — it is not what the lions of people, I wanted to desper- Susan Kessler, a Red Cross Volun- Volkswagen of America during the understand language, Kiley explains ately help those struggling. After human eye would see. It is Volkswagen’s underestimation of the teer for Public Affairs, it was con- last few decades of the 20th century. telephoning the American Red Cross, meant to show what the hu- cluded that the Family Assistance Maestri Campionesi In the 1970s, Volkswagen of Beetle’s brand name recognition. man spirit would feel. Center was the place for the paint- America held a 5 percent market The book explains Volkswagen’s inability to profitably manufacture Even though our loved ing. share of the American auto industry. At that time, Butler donated the (12th-14th Century) By 1990, it had dropped to 0.5 per- cars in the United States, and the role ones, heroes and heroines management played in the car painting to the Red Cross, where it cent. Competition by Toyota and were not rescued as we has been quietly comforting family By MICHELLE H. Le POIDEVIN Honda and Washington’s tougher producer’s demise and subsequent Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times had hoped, they were res- members and volunteers since that safety standards contributed to the reincarnation with the New Beetle. day. Not long ago, I became puzzled decline. Students of marketing and advertis- cued.” by a dream about a foreign place ing will learn how fresh advertising Bronna A. Butler On Sunday, October 28, the City “Getting the Bugs Out” narrates of New York held its multi-denomi- filled with sculptures, tombstones, the story of the Beetle’s origin and campaigns brought back the New Mountainside national Family Memorial Service and large castles, all carved pains- how the car’s name became synony- Beetle and saved the company in the takingly out of earth. Somehow, United States. at Ground Zero for families of the mous with Volkswagen. The Beetle’s to the universe,” she continued. victims. At that time, urns filled with the structures were connected to prototype, the Volksauto, was com- Kiley has been covering the auto Laying down the first smudge my family, but like so many of my industry for 15 years. He has been ashes from the site of Ground Zero missioned by Adolph Hitler as the of paint on the canvas, Butler were presented to loved ones. dreams, there was no true mean- featured as an automotive and ad- had no idea that the painting ing. Just, mindless, midnight wan- Continued on Page 17 “Many of the family members would eventually become an im- stopped in front of the painting that derings. portant point of comfort for Until I stumbled upon a piece of Sunday, and e-mailed and telephoned grieving relatives at the Pier 94 me to express their feeling about history that might have united the Pen & Ink Family Assistance Center. missing pieces into some semblance ‘The Rescue,’” she said. “Most felt a The strong handclasp that an- sense of comfort from the image of of genealogical truth. For, in the By Michelle H. Le Poidevin chors the middle of the painting, 12th century, a group of artists the spiritual figure grasping the hand evokes yet stronger images for of the partially transparent figure/ from Italy, bearing my the firemen who wait patiently grandfather’s name, “Campione,” Desperately Seeking the Vaccine to Cure soul of the victim, and pulling it out at Pier 94, for widows of fellow of the smoke filled window of the was responsible for constructing firefighters to come to the assis- and sculpting some of the most The Deadly Plague of ‘Best New Artist’ former World Trade Center.” Millicent K. Brody for The Westfield Leader and The Times tance center for help. remarkable buildings, sarcophagi, Returning to Pier 94 on three dif- By MICHELLE H. Le POIDEVIN MOVING PICTURE...Bronna Butler of “The people who have been ferent days Butler signed and distrib- and mansions in Europe. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Mountainside with her original oil paint- drawn to the photograph are from Pretty eerie, huh? Especially ing, “The Rescue.” uted over 2,000 postcards of the paint- There’s a frightening blight on our musical society today and all religious backgrounds,” she ing. During those days many volun- when you consider that my great- said. grandfather, Giuseppe Campione, someone has to put an end to it. Develop a vaccine, make a patch to curb teers and family members of victims I discovered I had to be trained in By October 25, the painting was Continued on Page 17 came to the United States as a it. For years, the malady has been spreading out of control to some of disaster relief. No matter where I stonemason. the most promising artists in the industry. Once this dastardly label is turned, I realized I could not find Trained in workshops in Arles, attached to them, it’s one giant trip much comfort without some actual France (where the great Vincent hands-on assistance. I found a great van Gogh produced some of his down the ski slope to the place Y AKE N T many musicians fear to tread – the deal of solace attending the candle- M T O I most fruitful artwork), the arti- light service in Westfield,” she said. WITH KERRIANNE SPELLMAN CORT sans have been called “The Mae- end of those 15 minutes of fame. “One afternoon after returning stri Campionesi” in all of the col- Better known as the Grammy Award from a memorial service at the Re-Runs Provide Much-Needed lege textbooks. for “Best New Artist.” Mountainside Presbyterian Church, After studying in France, the I felt a complete pull toward Ground Campionesi packed up their pen- With the exception of the Fab Journey Down Memory Lane Four in 1965, very few of the artists Zero,” Butler stated. But thoughts and urges weren’t By KERRIANNE SPELLMAN CORT families working their problems out and ensembles that received this Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times enough. Wanting to desperately help with gentle, loving conversation and award on Grammy night went be- victims of the terrorist attack, her FANWOOD — Long before the not through therapists or the court yond this milestone. After The heart went out to the relatives of horrific events of September 11, system. Beatles took it come in 1965, Carly people with loved ones mercilessly which, almost mockingly forced us Yes, the Brady’s had a tendency to Simon in 1972, and Crosby, Stills trapped in the buildings. all to slow down and take a look at fall into pollyannaism, but weren’t “I struggled with how to help and what is most important in life … & Nash in 1970, it’s all been down- they just so cool? I still have a crush how to deal with the great sorrow hadn’t there already been a slow, on Jan. Wait, did I say that? I meant hill from there. In fact, many music that had descended upon all of us,” subtle change in our way of think- Peter. critics consider it a curse – and if she said. ing? the amazing piano playing vocalist Influenced by Pope John Paul, II, Is it just me, or is anyone else Alicia Keys doesn’t duck soon, it’s Lauryn Hill who said in a letter to artists, “May feeling that intangible pull back in your art help to affirm that true beauty, time…back to our childhood, when about to hit her too. which as a glimmer of the Spirit of life was simpler, quieter and safe? Consider the awful realities of God, will transfigure matter, open- Our worst problems ranged from musical genius stunted before its ing the human soul to the sense of the trying to ace an algebra test to decid- time: eternal.” ing what color velour sweater to • Bette Midler (1974) – her real Butler picked up her paintbrush wear to the powder-puff football and strove to paint what could not be game. Broken hearts and skinned comeback was “Wind Beneath My photographed and what could not be knees were easily washed away with Wings,” but that’s about it. seen with the literal eye. Feeling the a gentle kiss from mom and nothing, • Sheena Easton (1982) – With image first, of the spiritual hand nothing was more exciting than stay- “My Baby Takes the Morning reaching out, firmly but gently to ing at home on a Friday night eating Train,” she did a brief musical stint grasp the hand of the soul, and pull it macaroni and cheese and watching back to the eternal, she painted a “The Partridge Family.” chant for Early Christian artistry with Prince and even that couldn’t and moved to Northern Italy, later strong entity. Oh, but to go back in time…if only migrating to Switzerland and Aus- be considered successful CPR. “The spiritual figure whose strong for a little while. tria. • Cyndi Lauper (1985) – “Time hand grasps the hand of a partially The media, of course, has always In 1376, one of the more famous After Time” we remember a multi- Alicia Keys transparent person to pull the person been a strong indicator of our collec- members, Bonino da Campione, color haired outrageous gal who up and out, is intentionally vague,” tive consciousness. With the success Butler said. “I don’t know who the of such network and cable stations A kindler, gentler time in television was asked to sculpt the resting place never got to show us her “True Colors.” writing and programming, as exhib- of Cangrande della Scalla in spiritual figure is, but whoever looks such as Nick at Nite, The Game Show ited in “Little House on the Prairie.” Verona, Italy. • Bruce Hornsby & The Range (1987) – That may be just “The Way at it will usually know.” Network and American Movie Clas- All was not always morbid for It Is,” but even “Mandolin Rain” couldn’t keep these guys afloat. “I felt the grasp and spirit of the sics, isn’t it becoming increasingly the clan, however. They were more • Arrested Development (1993) – They traveled to “Tennessee” and tragedy,” she added. “I felt the eter- obvious that we are desperately try- For Christmas this year, I bought renowned for their creation of an never came back to give us more to play on our boom boxes. nal grasp of the rescuer. I felt the pull ing to hold on to some semblance of my husband “The Brady Bunch Trivia amazing rose window on the façade of the hand back to eternity, to heaven innocence? Book,” which he loved. I ordered it of a magnificent cathedral of •Hootie & The Blowfish (1996) Yes, we have come a long way from a catalogue and it was no sur- Duomo in Modena, as well as the – The dudes topped the charts

 technically, scientifically and per- prise to me when the operator told Porta Regia on Piazza Grande, with “I Only Want to Be With New Jersey sonally. This is fascinating, awe-in- me it was on back order for at least spiring and even necessary. Still, my upon which lions and botanical You” and put us to sleep with three weeks and might not make it in nieces and nephew are growing up in time for Christmas. themes are intertwined with “Tucker’s Town.” We never got to marble. a world that is a technological whirl- “It’s just so popular,” she laughed. Later, between 1261 and 1319, hear them evolve into more than SCHOOL of BALLET wind and it breaks my heart to see Along with the trivia book, my Arrigo da Campione was respon- just a laid back bunch of crooners. children being ridiculed today if they husband also received a Wooly-Willy sible for the design of an intricate • Paula Cole (1998) – Never Ballet Jazz Tap don’t own the latest Playstation or T-shirt. Remember Wooly-Willy? computer game. and lacy octagonal spire in the mind “Where Have All the Cow- The blank faced guy trapped under cathedral’s tower. Giovanni da Classes for ALL ages and levels A recent two-hour “Brady Bunch” plastic that you could give crazy hair boys Gone?” – where’s your come- retrospective got me thinking about Campione and Anselmo da Livingston and a beard to with a little wand? Campione also contributed greatly back? We’d like to hear it. all of this. It was a Sunday night and Wooly-Willy is right up there with to the reputation of these sculp- • Lauryn Hill (1999) – Perhaps Morristown Somerville countless other programs were on, Etch-a-Sketch and Mr. Potato-Head. tors, who incorporated religion and the most talented musician from FREE but “The Brady Bunch” got our at- Genius. Trial Class tention. I was glued to the screen. It I was talking to a friend of mine Continued on Page 17 Continued on Page 17 for NEW students


 
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