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USPS 680020 Published Every Thursday OUR 112th YEAR – ISSUE NO. 26-112 Periodical – Postage Paid at Westfield, N.J. Thursday, March 7, 2002 Since 1890 (908) 232-4407 FIFTY CENTS Council Goes Into Closed Session During Heated Ward Suit Debates

By NANCY CROSTA LANDALE we’re used to our attorneys coming In comments after the meeting, Specially Written for The Westfield Leader forward to explain the situation.” Mayor McDermott clarified that his The air was thick with partisan- Mr. Riccio responded: “I under- handling of Mr. Riccio’s February ship and innuendo on Tuesday night took representation of the town be- 11th letter was based on his assump- as the town council questioned its cause the case interested me. I have tion that there would be further con- appointed attorney, Ronald J. Riccio, been involved in other re-districting tact by Mr. Riccio and, in any event, Esq., about his actions in the Ward matters. I did the necessary prepa- had no practical effect on the out- Commission suit. Mr. Riccio ap- ratory work to be prepared to file come, since, as Mr. Riccio explained, peared at the conference meeting at the motion for intervention. In the the motion to intervene was not filed the council’s request after concerns normal course of events, I would be and no actions adverse to the town were raised at the February 26, 2002 having a meeting at this juncture, had occurred. regular meeting over actions; includ- but not in such an accusatory man- Also, after the meeting, a notice ing a possible settlement, which may ner.” was circulated by Town Administra- have taken place on Westfield’s be- Fourth Ward Councilman tor Bernard Heeney advising of a half without the council’s knowl- Lawrence Goldman added: “I want special meeting to take place on Fri- edge or consent. to clarify something about these day at 9:30 a.m. “for the purpose of The Ward Commission suit is an statements concerning tax dollars. holding a public hearing at which action pending in New Jersey Supe- The town got started in this mess, formal action may be taken” with rior Court, challenging the 2001 re- because in the early 1980s, the town regard to the Ward Commission suit. drawing of Westfield’s ward bound- council presented a plan with a piece The 2002 Operating and Capital aries. At its regular meeting on Janu- of the Third Ward moving to the Budgets were also presented on Tues- ary 29, 2002, amid much discourse Second Ward. The council also sug- day, though their importance was and controversy, the council passed a gested moving the Fourth Ward to overshadowed by the Ward Commis- resolution for the town to intervene the First Ward and that section was sion discussion. According to docu- in the suit by a 5 to 4 vote along party inhabited by African Americans. mentation prepared by Mr. Gildea, lines. The resolution directed the Twenty years later it is perfectly the Operating Budget incorporates town to retain a separate attorney, Lauren Pass for The Westfield Leader appropriate for a new town council an increase of 4.5 cent, per $100 of DISCUSSING THE WINNING STRATEGY...Westfield Police Chief Bernard Tracy, center, discusses the winning Mr. Riccio of Morristown’s McElroy, to examine what was done in the assessed property value. strategy prior to the charity basketball game against the Westfield Fire Department. It worked! The “finest” defeated Deutsch & Mulvaney, at a capped past and rectify the wrong, perpe- The proposed budget includes the “bravest”, 58-53 on March 1 at Westfield High School. fee of $17,500. trated, using the auspices of this spending increases of $216,244 for In addition to his private practice town. The argument of taxpayer the UCIA Lease Program, $190,000 for 32 years, Mr. Riccio is the former moneys should not mask the real for health insurance, $127,000 for Dean of Seton Hall Law School and issue.” the library, and $90,000 for social remains a professor there, teaching Addressing the main theory of the security. BOE Gives Calendar First Reading; Constitutional Law, Business Asso- suit, Councilman Walsh said: “I think According to Mr. Gildea, state aid ciations and Civil Procedure. the people of Westfield are entitled has been estimated at the same On Tuesday, immediately after to know what went on with the Ward amounts realized in 2001, and the Previews Budget With Tax Increase Mr. Riccio introduced himself and Commission decision of 2001. What state has advised that it will provide his associate, Nancy McDonald, were the constitutional infirmities of certified numbers for 2002 in late By LAUREN S. PASS occur at the school board’s Tuesday, Dr. William Foley, mentioned the Second Ward Councilman Rafael what the Ward Commission did?” March. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader April 2 meeting. The board rejected many e-mails, letters and telephone Betancourt asked: “Why have you Mr. Riccio explained: “The Ward The Capital Budget for 2002 is On Tuesday, the Westfield Board the previously proposed 2002-2003 calls they had received in protest of not communicated with the coun- Commission, when it made the de- $1,609,398. The budgets will be for- of Education approved the public calendar, which would have had the the September 9 opening. cil? What took so long for you to cision to adopt proposal number 2, mally introduced at the next regular school calendar on first reading, with school year begin on Monday, Sep- The proposed delayed start of the come?” did so without citation or reliance meeting of the council. a start date of Wednesday, Septem- tember 9. school year was to accommodate Mr. Riccio explained that he re- on any traditional redistricting prin- In other matters, the council enter- ber 4, for the 2002-2003 year. Several of the board members, as construction at Westfield High ceived the resolution appointing him ciples. Proposal number 2 succeeds CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 Final approval of the calendar will well as Superintendent of Schools School. Construction is scheduled as council for the town at the end of in moving a population of approxi- for completion on Saturday, August January, and thereafter had been in mately 85 percent African Ameri- 24. touch with Third Ward Councilman can people from Ward 3 to Ward 2. Parents were on hand to speak out Kevin Walsh and former mayor Tho- At least three U.S. Supreme Court WF Planning Bd. Approves Development against the September 9 opening at mas Jardim, who represents the Ward decisions say that in the absence of Tuesday’s meeting. Merry Wisler, Commission plaintiffs, to gather in- any citation to traditional redis- President of the school district’s Par- formation. He then sent a letter to tricting principles, moving a racial Variances, Public Objects To Antennae ent Teacher Council, spoke in favor Town Administrator James Gildea group from one district to another of a September 4 opening, telling the and the Mayor on February 11, which is racial gerrymandering.” By JAMES M. FOERST and construction of a new two- the ordinance as to lot size and board that two thirds of the children included an offer to meet with the Looking at the draft complaint Specially Written for The Westfield Leader family home on the newly created frontage. in town do not attend the high school. council. written by Mr. Riccio, Mr. Betancourt Development of existing prop- second lot. The proposed plan Richard Elbert, a member of the “I’m distressed that construction Mr. Riccio stated: “We under- questioned whether Mr. Riccio’s erties and construction of addi- would require a total of fourteen Planning Board, said, “The idea is companies are dictating the start stood our mandate to be interven- analysis applied to both the October tional homes continues in variances from the land use ordi- not to make additional non-conform- date,” added Susan Devaney. tion based on the wording of the 2001 and 1980 findings of the Ward Westfield with the recent approval nance including variances for in- ing lots.” This sentiment was ech- Dr. Foley stated that it was the resolution. No one from this body Commission, asking: “Are you go- of two applications heard before adequate street frontage and un- oed by Rafael Betancourt, Town architects who suggested leaving the sought to talk to me.” ing back 20 years, and saying that the Westfield Planning Board at dersized lots. Council Liaison to the Planing Board extra time for construction delays. Mr. Betancourt responded: was wrong?” the March meeting. The Planning This was the first application sub- who stated, “This town is moving to “The high school project is complex. “Wouldn’t your marching orders Mr. Riccio responded by stating Board approved an application to ject to the new, more restrictive, dissuade this type of application; to The people you are paying a lot of come from this body because it is that his potential claim in this regard construct new cellular phone an- land use ordinance passed by the stop over-development.” money to are saying, ‘leave a little your client? Is it my obligation as was based on information and belief, tennas on the roof of a residential Town Council last November. Ac- Kenneth Marsh, Town Engineer elbow room,’” he noted. your client to contact you, or yours and is contained only in a draft com- building located near downtown. cording to previous statements made and Planning Board Member com- The calendar that was presented as attorney to contact your client?” plaint not yet filed in court. The Board also approved the con- by the Planning Board, the goal of mented that based on the language on first reading on Tuesday night Mr. Riccio replied: “It’s a mutual A barrage of remarks were then struction of a new two-family home the new ordinance is to reduce and of the land use law, the board could now calls for a September 4 start obligation. I sent a retention letter. traded between Mr. Riccio and First on the south side of town, which restrict residential over-develop- not reject the application. He noted date, with June 20, 2003 as the last We had a resolution mandating inter- Ward Councilman Peter Echausse as did not comply with the Westfield ment in Westfield. that the testimony presented ad- day of classes and June 23 as the date vention. My plan was to contact well as Second Ward Councilman Land Use Ordinance. The applicant presented testimony dressed each of the requirements for of graduation. someone, probably Kevin Walsh, Matthew Albano. It culminated with The Planning Board met this past that the construction of two-family approval of variances and since “the The calendar also includes the fol- before intervening and have a meet- Mr. Albano’s motion to move the Monday to hear the application of homes was the “predominant pat- proofs have been met under the land lowing vacations: December 23 to ing to discuss the situation.” discussion to a closed session to avoid Westfield Prime Properties, L.L.C., tern of land use” in the neighbor- use law,” he would support the ap- January 1, February 17 and 18, March Mr. Walsh then asked Mayor Gre- further airing of “dirty laundry.” The a local property development com- hood and that more than half of the plication. 31 to April 4, April 17 and 18, as well gory McDermott why Mr. Riccio’s motion was quickly seconded and pany, requesting approval to create existing lots were non-conforming. The sharply divided Planning as two built-in snow days. February 11th retention letter was the discussions were moved to closed two non-conforming lots from a In response to questions from the Board approved ten new variances Should construction at the high not distributed to the council. Mr. session. The closed session discus- single non-conforming lot, a prac- board, the applicant reluctantly and re-approved four existing vari- school fall behind schedule and the Gildea also revealed that he had not sions likely involved litigation and tice known as “shoe-horning.” The noted that if construction on the ances. Conditions were attached as school cannot open on September 4, seen Mr. Riccio’s letter prior to the settlement strategy protected from proposal called for rehabilitation property were limited to a one-fam- to design and timing of the con- high school students will have to February 26th public meeting. Mayor disclosure by the attorney-client of the existing two-family home ily home, then the application would struction. attend classes on February 18, De- McDermott advised that he had put privilege. located at 574 Cumberland Avenue comply with the requirements of The Board also heard an applica- cember 23 and June 23. These dates the letter aside, thinking he would tion submitted by Omnipoint Com- are subject to revision depending on hear further from Mr. Riccio. There- munications, Inc. Omnipoint re- how many days the construction is after, he stated, he simply forgot quested that the board approve con- delayed. about the letter. struction of three additional cellu- The new calendar will be available Mr. Walsh then summarized: lar phone antennas on the roof of the for reading for the next 30 days. “(before the resolution retaining building located at 264 Prospect The board also previewed the 2002- Mr. Riccio was passed), I told Mr. Street. Omnipoint proposed that they 2003 school budget, which includes Riccio that we had an alleged case remove three existing antennas and an 8.6 percent tax increase. If ap- of racial gerrymandering and may replace them with six new antennas proved, this would amount to a 24- have consensus among the council in order to improve service to their cent increase per $100 of assessed to right this wrong. After the reso- local cellular phone customers. home value. lution passed, I faxed it to Mr. The local zoning ordinance au- The increased spending anticipated Riccio. Mr. Riccio then sent a re- thorizes the construction of cellular by the school system must come tainer letter which came in and sat phone antennas in residential dis- from increased property taxes, as no on the Mayor’s desk.” tricts on buildings taller than 45 feet increase in state aid will occur this First Ward Councilman Carl high that contain more than five year for Westfield. About 90 percent Salisbury asked about the status of residential units. The property, lo- of the school spending is funded by the town’s intervention in the suit. cated at the corner of Cowperthwaite taxes from property owners. Approxi- Mr. Riccio stated that, based on his Court and Prospect Street, is ap- mately 7.4 percent of the proposed research, he concluded there were proximately 51 feet tall and houses budget is scheduled to come from additional claims that could and forty residential units. state aid. should be asserted against the Ward The Planning Board was advised The proposed budget reflects an 8 Commission to obtain the relief the by Omnipoint, that upon comple- percent increase in operating ex- town council wanted. He advised the tion of the construction, twenty-one penses and a 39 percent increase in Ward Commission of the claims, and antennas will be housed at the prop- debt service. The school board bud- this prompted settlement talks be- erty providing service to several get proposes to increase the operat- tween the plaintiffs and the Ward different cellular phone carriers. ing spending by $4.2 million. Con- Commission. Mr. Riccio also urged: Several area residents stated their struction at Westfield High School “Any settlement would be between objections to the existence of cell has caused the increase in the debt the plaintiffs and defendant. The town phone towers in the neighborhood. service. is not even in the case yet. Nothing The board unanimously approved “This year, we feel the full impact has happened. I’m missing what the Omnipoint’s application. CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 problem is.” In response, Mr. Betancourt re- INDEX torted: “The problem is I don’t read minds. I’m glad you’re here but I was Cheri Rogowsky for The Westfield Leader and The Times Business ...... Page 15 Social ...... Page 6 EXCHANGING IDEAS...Congressman Michael Ferguson and United States Senate candidate Diane Allen spoke with County ...... Page 2 Obituary ...... Page 8 Sports ...... Page 11 in the dark for three weeks. If we members of the Fanwood Republican Club Monday. Pictured, left to right, are: Ms. Allen, Fanwood Council President spend tax dollars to fund litigation, Joel Whitaker and Congressman Ferguson Editorial ...... Page 4 Religious ...... Page 7 Education ...... Page 9 CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK Page 10 Thursday, March 7, 2002 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION

Council Goes Into Closed Session Scotch Plains Property Tax During Heated Ward Suit Debates Rise Expected to Accelerate CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 By FRED ROSSI erty taxes have increased modestly the property tax levy to finance tained comments by Planning Board he and Mr. Gildea met with Board of Mr. Echausse stated that the com- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader over the last decade. However, the those outlays, Mr. Atkins said that member Bob Newell and Zoning Education representative Kim mittee is unanimous in its opinion SCOTCH PLAINS -- With the rate of increase is likely to go up the $36 average annual tax increase Board member Vince Wilt concern- Rhodes to discuss parking at the high that, while the house has no use for dire straits of state government fi- over the next few years. from 1991-2001 “will not be ing a draft resolution for front school. Mr. Betancourt reported that municipal purposes, it does have his- nances threatening future state aid Over the past 11 years, the aver- matched over the next several years, porches to be exempted from prop- the prevailing sentiment is to go ahead torical significance and an attempt to municipalities and schools, along age tax increase for local govern- without question,” for several rea- erty coverage limitations so that with the construction of parking at should be made for its use by a non- with increased spending for public ment purposes and the reserve for sons. residents with porches can more the armory. He also advised that profit corporation with a strong pres- schools, county government and uncollected taxes on the average “State government finances are readily incorporate additions to their while construction takes place at the ence in Westfield. The council agreed improvement bonds, Scotch Plains assessed home in Scotch Plains has not in good shape. Therefore, the homes. Currently, for the majority high school, the armory would allow with the Westfield Historical Preser- property owners should expect a been $36 annually, according to future of state aid is questionable of town properties, an owner may up to 25 cars to park in front of its vation Commission’s plan to ana- higher than normal property tax Township Manager Thomas Atkins. and troublesome,” Mr. Atkins said. have up to 20 percent of the lot property. lyze the feasibility and cost of reno- increase this year and in the future. In a letter to the Township Coun- “It appears obvious that there pos- covered by structures. A standard While the Board of Education vations and then consider leasing the The municipal portion of prop- cil, in the midst of the local sibly will not be any increase in back deck may occupy an addi- would like the town to relax parking property to the Commission for a erty taxes is about 17 percent of the government’s discussions on this state aid.” tional 2 percent of the lot. Under the restrictions on Rahway Avenue and nominal amount. total property tax. Municipal prop- year’s budget appropriations and In addition, Mr. Atkins said fu- proposal, the coverage limitation Dorian Road during the construc- ture tax increases will likely be would increase from 20 percent to tion, this may not be necessary since, higher than in the 1990s because of 28 percent for homes with unheated, according to Mr. Betancourt, most of NEIGHBORS EXPECTED TO GIVE TESTIMONY MARCH 27 “the volatility of the health insur- roofed, open porches. the trucks will be parking on the ance market, the interest arbitra- Mr. Newell advised that, from the grass. tion law for uniform personnel, the Planning Board’s perspective, some Mr. Gildea reported that the Fanwood Board Hears Application machinations that have taken place type of regulation should be estab- Rahway Avenue traffic calming mea- with our required pension pay- lished to save porches. By excluding sures would be complete before con- ments, the demands of our citizens porches from building coverage, Mr. struction begins. for more services without increas- Newell said, the visual appearance Finally, concerning the Edgar For Pleasant Avenue Subdivision ing taxes (and) the requests of our of the town’s neighborhood may be Reeves house, Councilman By SUZETTE F. STALKER terranean, grass-covered chamber, who called its growth “phenomenal.” departments, boards, commissions preserved and enhanced. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader Echausse, Chair of the Building & accessible by a manhole, where He said he was very pleased the for greater sums of money than the Councilman Albano said: “There’s Town Property Committee, reported FANWOOD -- The Fanwood Plan- water is collected and then released company chose to open a branch in taxpayers can afford to pay.” not anyone up here that doesn’t want that he and other committee mem- ning Board heard opening testimony into the ground – on each of the two the borough. Mr. Atkins added that several ser- to see this pass. The biggest concern bers recently performed a “walk- last week in a subdivision appeal for lots. Board member Jack Molenaar, vices areas in the township govern- is the adverse effect on the intent of through” of the house. By way of a Pleasant Avenue property that has The drywells, Mr. Sisto told The who voted against the appeal, said ment are requesting additional per- the zoning ordinance.” history, the recent death of Mr. roused concern among neighbors, Times of Scotch Plains-Fanwood, Commerce Bank could have had the sonnel, “which is always extremely A lengthy discussion ensued dur- Reeves resulted in a possible deed who are expected to present their would alleviate the problem of storm current sign motif approved a year costly.” ing which Mr. Wilt revealed that transfer of his historical home to the arguments later this month. water from the properties flowing ago. The council is likely to introduce virtually every such case brought town based on an agreement signed Toby Two Realty, L.L.C. is the into nearby Forest Road Park. He called the bank’s argument its 2002 budget at its Tuesday, before the zoning board was success- in the mid-1980s. Under the agree- contract purchaser for 76/80 Pleas- Storm water management con- that the sign for the Fanwood branch March 26, meeting, with a public fully concluded, to the satisfaction ment, the town may accept the ant Avenue, currently a single, 100- cerns had been cited by the Fanwood had to match those at its other loca- hearing held in late April or early both of the property owner and zon- Reeves home “so long as the prop- foot-wide lot located in an R-75 Environmental Commission in its tions “a lame excuse” to waiver May. ing board, by allowing a proposed erty is used for ‘charitable, munici- zone. The South Plainfield-based report to the Planning Board regard- from local sign regulations, which Mr. Atkins has already expressed addition to occupy space amounting pal or other non-profit use’”. Due to company hopes to subdivide the ing the application, since the area prohibit internal illumination. some concern about local govern- to half of the total coverage of the an estimate that funds in excess of property into two, 50-foot-wide lots. has experienced problems with He also felt it had been unneces- ment finances, especially in light porch area. $400,000 would be necessary to A single-family home already ex- flooding. sary for the matter to have been of the economy and a lower level of Ultimately, both Mr. Newell and renovate the home to meet public ists on the site, with another house William H. Hamilton, a licensed extended over several Planning investment income resulting from Mr. Wilt endorsed formulation of an building codes, the committee was earmarked for the new, second lot to professional planner with Keller and Board meetings. the sharp drop in interest rates last ordinance to formally incorporate charged with informally inspecting be developed if the Planning Board Kirkpatrick of Parsippany, testified year. this practice, yet allow the zoning the home and reporting its findings grants the applicant minor subdivi- on behalf of the applicant that the board to retain discretion. to the council. sion approval. subdivision would bring the parcel Agreeing, Mayor McDermott Mr. Echausse advised that the con- Toby Two Realty is seeking seven of land more into compliance with LaPolla Named Executive asked Town Attorney Robert Cockren dition of the house seems to be good, bulk variances in connection with other lots on the road. to work with Mr. Wilt to draft the with the exception of water damage its appeal, dealing with minimum He said the new home proposed appropriate language for this pur- to the walls. Third Ward Council lot size, minimum lot width, mini- for the second lot would “keep in Director of Turnpike pose. member Claire Lazarowitz remarked: mum side yard setbacks and maxi- character” with others on the street, “I’m ready for a change,” Mr. In parking news, Mr. Betancourt, “It was far better than expected. Once mum improvement coverage. in terms of size and appearance, as By FRED ROSSI Chair of the Transportation, Parking Specially Written for Westfield Leader Lapolla told The Westfield Leader you walk in and see it, you realize its During an initial two-hour hear- well as setbacks and the distance & Traffic Committee, advised that importance.” ing on February 27, the applicant’s Union County Manager Michael and The Times of Scotch Plains- between residences there. Lapolla has been appointed by Gov. Fanwood in explaining his decision attorney, Peter J. Wolfson, of the In response to a question from Morristown firm of Dillon, Bitar James McGreevey to be the new to accept his new position, where Council President Joel Whitaker, Executive Director of the New Jer- one of his immediate concerns will and Luther, called several witnesses, governing body Liaison to the Plan- who described for the board and a sey Turnpike Authority. Mr. be the popular, but financially- ning Board, as to why it would be Lapolla, who resides in Westfield troubled EZ-Pass toll system. “I’ve crowd of residents how the planned more desirable to have two, 50- subdivision would enhance the and has served in his position since been here almost five years, and I’m foot-wide lots than a single, 100- 1997, will begin his new duties on looking forward to the challenge.” Pleasant Avenue site. foot lot, Mr. Hamilton responded, Despite the large turnout, pub- March 18. For much of the past 20 years, Mr. “it’s really the perception of the It looks as if Deputy County Man- Lapolla, 47, has been involved in lic testimony was held over until homes” as one travels down the the hearing is continued on ager George Devanney will succeed Union County politics and adminis- street. Mr. Lapolla, although no formal an- tration. He served two terms on the Wednesday, March 27. Board Earlier in the evening last week, Chairman Gregory Cummings nouncement has yet been made by Freeholder Board, from 1983 to 1989, the board approved Commerce the Board of Chosen Freeholders, and was Chairman in 1988. He then apologized last week to the audi- Bank’s bid to install a four-foot- ence for the postponement, but which will ultimately appoint a new served briefly in the administration high, externally-illuminated red manager. Mr. Devanney has served of former New Jersey Gov. Jim Florio cited the lateness of the hour and Plexiglas “C” logo sign on the façade the amount of public testimony in his post since July 1997. The before a stint as State Director for of its recently-opened branch at County Manager serves as chief ex- U.S. Sen. Bill Bradley. In 1991, he expected to be heard. North and Hetfield Avenues. The Among the witnesses called by ecutive and administrative officer returned to Union County as First sign will measure 17.5 square feet. responsible for the county’s day-to- Assistant Prosecutor under County Mr. Wolfson last week was Craig The board had previously denied Stires of Stires Associates in day operations and delivery of ser- Prosecutor Andrew Ruotolo, and the bank’s appeal for an internally- vices to the 21 municipalities. served until 1997. In June of that Somerville, Toby Two Realty’s lit “C” sign for the bank’s exterior. project engineer. He said the subdi- year, Mr. Lapolla was named County Commerce Bank has maintained that Manager. vision would result in one lot, where the letter itself is vital for customer the current home is located, mea- identification of the bank and that suring 5,087 square feet, and the all branches feature it. other lot measuring 5,074 square In their 8-to-1 endorsement of the BOE Reading feet. new sign, the majority of board Additional testimony was pro- members concurred that the bank vided by John Sisto of Westfield and was an asset to the borough and had Previews Budget Donald Sisto of Basking Ridge, prin- been, in the words of Mayor Louis CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 cipals with Toby Two Realty, which Jung, “a good corporate citizen” in has built residential and commer- its effort to modify its sign proposal. of the high school bond,” Dr. Foley cial structures in Westfield and Board member John Celardo said explained. “Even if we had no in- Scotch Plains for the past 15 years. Commerce Bank had “gone the ex- crease in the budget, it would cost They presented a diagram and tra mile” in developing an exter- you six cents.” photographs of a two-story, four- nally-lit sign that “meets the intent Other proposed spending hikes bedroom Center Hall Colonial home of our ordinance.” include a $1.46 million increase in that they are building on Scotch “Commerce Bank has become a personnel costs; a $1.37 million in- Plains Avenue in Westfield. paradigm for banking,” commented crease in insurance costs, and a Donald Sisto said this is the type Board Vice-Chairman Eric Hess, $799,772 increase in special educa- of dwelling they have proposed for Michael LaPolla tion tuition and services. the new lot on Pleasant Avenue, The budget also proposes addi- adding that “there is a demand” for tional spending for increased teacher such homes in the area. WESTFIELD training; a ninth grade humanities DISTINGHUISHED SERVICE…Specialist Tony Boscia, the son of Joe and Plans call for several alterations program; a pilot program for gifted Sue Boscia of Westfield, was recently named “Soldier of the Month” for to be made to the portion of the POLICE BLOTTER and talented students in kindergarten January for the 2nd Battalion, 34th Armored, 1st Infantry Division at Fort property occupied by the existing through grade 8; computer replace- Riley, Kansas, where his parents were also stationed. He serves as a gunner house. These include razing a de- ments for the intermediate school on an M-1 Abrams tank in that unit. The soldier graduated from Holy WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 27 • Natasha N. Bishop, 26, of Brooklyn Trinity School in Westfield, St. Joseph’s High School in Metuchen and the tached two-car garage and replac- • special education and the Advanced ing it with a single garage, plus A Hyslip Avenue resident reported was arrested and charged with shoplift- University of Scranton. He previously served for eight months with the an unknown individual or persons stole ing $328 worth of clothing from a North Learning Program; improvement of peace-keeping force in Bosnia. removal of a patio and driveway jewelry from a closet in her home. Avenue store. She was released on her athletic fields; updated sixth grade area to reduce the amount of imper- THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 28 own recognizance with a summons. mathematics; a new elementary so- vious surface coverage. • Julio Ayala, 22, of Plainfield was • A motorist operating a Subaru cial studies program; Westfield High While maintaining the project arrested and charged with shoplifting a Wagon was seen reaching out and break- School foreign language curricula wouldn’t negatively impact drain- man’s sweater, valued at $59.50, from a ing off the gas tank cover on a 2001 and new text books. age of the area, Mr. Stires said the North Avenue store. He was released on Saturn owned by a Westfield resident. “(The) intent is to lay this out for applicant nevertheless would be his own recognizance with a summons. The incident occurred in a municipal lot • the board members and the public (to willing to install a drywell – a sub- It was reported that $60 was stolen located off of Central Avenue. No one view). Nothing is set in stone here,” from a pocketbook in the lunchroom of has been charged in connection with the an office on North Avenue, West. case. Board President Arlene Gardner said. SUNDAY, • Mark A. Szarszewski, 27, of Edison “We may hear from the public that MARCH 3 was arrested and charged with driving every item is important. We’re actu- You can determine • A Prospect Street resident reported while under the influence at Rahway ally in a lot better shape than most that someone attempted to make $223 Avenue and Lamberts Mill Road. He school districts because we don’t get your chances of worth of purchases on her Mastercard, was later released on his own recogni- a lot of money from the state.” being audited by for delivery to a Brooklyn address. zance with a summons. Although the budget maximum mandated by the state is not yet the IRS. known, a possible second increase in spending of $783,601 has been pro- posed by the school board to include See “Tax Planning” on our Internet home elementary world language, elemen- tary guidance, eighth grade sports, page. It is totally free and it’s nontaxable! new staff and wireless computers at both intermediate schools. Board member William Wallace pointed out that although there may www.neilschembrecpa.com be two questions on the ballot, it is Neil F. Schembre, CPA still one budget. “I understand that this is a difficult “For All Your Personal & Business tax year. Some communities will choose to make substantial cuts. We Tax Preparation Needs!” RON BANSKY need some dialogue; we need to hear 908 301 0711 from people,” Dr. Foley stated. The proposed budget is open for 266 North Avenue 715 CENTRAL AVENUE public discussion until Tuesday, Fanwood, NJ 07023 WESTFIELD, NJ 07090 You’re in good hands. March 26, and there will be a work Subject to availability and qualifications. session meeting on Tuesday March (908) 322-6066 • FAX (908) 322-2994 Allstate New Jersey Insurance Company. Bridgewater, New Jersey 12, for the board to further discuss e-mail: [email protected] © 2001 Allstate Insurance Company and make changes. CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK USPS 485200 Published OUR 44TH YEAR – ISSUE NO. 10-44 Periodical – Postage Paid at Scotch Plains, N.J. Thursday, March 7, 2002 Every Thursday (908) 232-4407 FIFTY CENTS Scotch Plains Property Tax Rise Expected to Accelerate

By FRED ROSSI county government and improve- the total property tax. Municipal Specially Written for The Times ment bonds, Scotch Plains prop- property taxes have increased With the dire straits of state gov- erty owners should expect a higher modestly over the last decade. ernment finances threatening fu- than normal property tax increase However, the rate of increase is ture state aid to municipalities and this year and in the future. likely to go up over the next few schools, along with increased The municipal portion of prop- years. spending for public schools, erty taxes is about 17 percent of Over the past 11 years, the aver- age tax increase for local govern- ment purposes and the reserve for uncollected taxes on the average Fanwood Council To assessed home in Scotch Plains has been $36 annually, according to Township Manager Thomas Atkins. Seek Possible Ways In a letter to the Township Coun- cil, in the midst of the local government’s discussions on this To Reopen Skate Park year’s budget appropriations and the property tax levy to finance By KIMBERLY MERZ 6.5-acre stretch of commercial land those outlays, Mr. Atkins said that Cheri Rogowsky for The Times Specially Written for The Times bordered by South, Martine and the $36 average annual tax increase CANDIDATE’S NIGHT...United States Senate candidate Diane Allen addressed the Fanwood Republican Club on During its agenda meeting on Tues- Monday. Ms. Allen feels a female candidate will help Republicans win in November. The program also featured LaGrande Avenues and by Second from 1991-2001 “will not be Congressman Michael Ferguson, who discussed issues impacting the Seventh District and the nation. Pictured are day, Fanwood’s governing body dis- Street. While officials believe it will matched over the next several Fanwood Mayor Louis Jung and Ms. Allen. cussed ways to reopen the LaGrande spur long-delayed improvements to years, without question,” for sev- Park skate park, following the Rec- the area, merchants and property eral reasons. reation Commission’s unanimous owners have expressed concern that “State government finances are NEIGHBORS EXPECTED TO GIVE TESTIMONY decision to keep it closed due to lack the plan will negatively impact busi- not in good shape. Therefore, the of ability to enforce rules for the nesses along the block. future of state aid is questionable facility. At another point during the meet- and troublesome,” Mr. Atkins said. Fanwood Board Hears Application According to Councilman Michael ing, members of the Scotch Plains- “It appears obvious that there pos- Brennan, the Recreation Commis- Fanwood Garden Club requested sibly will not be any increase in sion voted 5-0 against reopening the permission from the council to have state aid.” skate park, which had debuted last its annual “Mother’s Day” plant sale In addition, Mr. Atkins said fu- For Pleasant Avenue Subdivision year as an activity for youth in the in Fanwood, despite opposition from ture tax increases will likely be By SUZETTE F. STALKER borough. one merchant. higher than in the 1990s because Specially Written for The Times Donald Sisto said this is the type of Storm water management concerns Mr. Brennan said the Recreation Garden Club President Shirley of “the volatility of the health in- The Fanwood Planning Board dwelling they have proposed for the had been cited by the Fanwood Envi- Commission is not against the skate Farkas spoke to the council, in hopes surance market, the interest arbi- heard opening testimony last week new lot on Pleasant Avenue, adding ronmental Commission in its report park, but thought that it had no way of relocating the annual plant sale tration law for uniform personnel, in a subdivision appeal for a Pleasant that “there is a demand” for such to the Planning Board regarding the to enforce the skate park rules. fundraiser to Fanwood from Scotch the machinations that have taken Avenue property that has roused con- homes in the area. application, since the area has expe- The council expressed disappoint- Plains. place with our required pension cern among neighbors, who are ex- Plans call for several alterations to rienced problems with flooding. ment and suggested that, with a new Councilman Brennan said he spoke payments, the demands of our citi- pected to present their arguments be made to the portion of the prop- William H. Hamilton, a licensed fence and supervision at the park, to the owners of two florist busi- zens for more services without when the hearing is continued. erty occupied by the existing house. professional planner with Keller and paid for by a usage fee, the Recre- nesses in Fanwood in regards to the increasing taxes (and) the requests Toby Two Realty, L.L.C. is the These include razing a detached two- Kirkpatrick of Parsippany, testified ation Commission should reconsider impact the sale might have on their of our departments, boards, (and) contract purchaser for 76/80 Pleas- car garage and replacing it with a on behalf of the applicant that the its decision. establishments. One merchant did commissions for greater sums of ant Avenue, currently a single, 100- single garage, plus removal of a pa- subdivision would bring the parcel Council members said the skate voice objection to Mr. Brennan re- money than the taxpayers can af- foot-wide lot located in an R-75 zone. tio and driveway area to reduce the of land more into conformity with park is good for Fanwood and that garding the sale being held in ford to pay.” The South Plainfield-based company amount of impervious surface cover- other lots on the road. the borough just needs to figure out Fanwood, especially so close to Mr. Atkins added that several hopes to subdivide the property into age. He said the new home proposed a way to manage it. The addition of Mother’s Day, a major holiday for service areas in the township gov- two, 50-foot-wide lots. While maintaining the project for the second lot would “keep in a surveillance camera connected to the floral industry. ernment are requesting additional A single-family home already ex- wouldn’t negatively impact drain- character” with others on the street, police headquarterswas also sug- Mrs. Farkas said her organization personnel, “which is always ex- ists on the site, with another house age of the area, Mr. Stires said the in terms of size and appearance, as gested. sells plants, not arrangements, and tremely costly.” earmarked for the new, second lot to applicant nevertheless would be will- well as setbacks and the distance Officials agreed that they would that the sale would last for one day The council is likely to intro- be developed if the Planning Board ing to install a drywell – a subterra- between residences there. rather have the skaters at the park only, Saturday, May 11, from 10 a.m. duce its 2002 budget at its Tues- grants the applicant minor subdivi- nean, grass-covered chamber, acces- In response to a question from than somewhere else. to 2 p.m. day, March 26, meeting, with a sion approval. sible by a manhole, where water is Council President Joel Whitaker, Under other business, the council This small, non-profit, state-run public hearing to be held in late Toby Two Realty is seeking seven collected and then released into the governing body Liaison to the Plan- confirmed that an ordinance sup- organization has donated plants for April or early May. bulk variances in connection with its ground – on each of the two lots. ning Board, as to why it would be porting the redevelopment plan for a various locations throughout the Mr. Atkins has already expressed appeal, dealing with minimum lot The drywells, Mr. Sisto told The more desirable to have two, 50-foot- block of downtown land will come municipality, including two wine some concern about local govern- size, minimum lot width, minimum Times of Scotch Plains-Fanwood, wide lots than a single, 100-foot lot, up for a second reading at the gov- barrels in front of LaGrande Park, ment finances, especially in light side yard setbacks and maximum would alleviate the problem of storm Mr. Hamilton responded, “it’s really erning body’s regular meeting next Mrs. Farkas said. of the economy and a lower level improvement coverage. water from the properties flowing the perception of the homes” as one Tuesday, March 12. The Garden Club is looking to of investment income resulting During an initial two-hour hearing into nearby Forest Road Park. CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 The controversial plan addresses a relocate the fundraiser, due to park- from the sharp drop in interest on February 27, the applicant’s attor- CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 rates last year. ney, Peter J. Wolfson, of the Morristown firm of Dillon, Bitar and Luther, called several witnesses, who Township Council Hears Status described for the board and a crowd of residents how the planned subdi- vision would enhance the Pleasant Of Commuter Bus Program Avenue site. Despite the large turnout, public By FRED ROSSI Terrill, Lamberts Mill and Raritan He estimated that the shuttle testimony was held over until the Specially Written for The Times Roads and South Avenue. would be used primarily by Scotch hearing is continued at a date that The new community shuttle bus The northern route will be con- Plains commuters, most of whom had not yet been announced at press program that will transport com- centrated in the Mountain Avenue- live too far from the Fanwood train time. Board Chairman Gregory muters in Scotch Plains and Jerusalem Road area. Tentative station to walk. The objective, he Cummings apologized last week to Fanwood to and from the Fanwood pick-up schedules and locations said, is to “get people to leave their the audience for the postponement, train station, should be up and have been set, although these may cars at home.” He said monthly but cited the lateness of the hour and running by spring. be revised as the program gets passes or tokens would likely be the amount of public testimony ex- Clayton Pierce, Fanwood Down- underway. sold to riders so that shuttle driv- pected to be heard. town Revitalization Coordinator, NJ Transit, which is administer- ers would not have to handle any Among the witnesses called by met with the Scotch Plains Town- ing the federal grant, will disburse monetary transactions. Mr. Wolfson last week was Craig ship Council at its Tuesday night grants to fund the operating costs In addition to the municipal Stires of Stires Associates in conference meeting to explain of the program, including fuel, bus buildings of Scotch Plains and Somerville, Toby Two Realty’s some of the particulars of the fed- drivers, insurance and dispatch- Fanwood, it was suggested by the project engineer. He said the subdi- erally-funded program. ers. This year, the agency will allot council that passes be made avail- vision would result in one lot, where Mr. Pierce has been leading the $30,000 per bus, or $60,000 total, able for sale elsewhere. the current home is located, measur- planning and implementation ef- for the program. Once the NJ Transit grants are ing 5,087 square feet, and the other forts on behalf of the program. In 2003, the grant will be phased out after 2004, Mr. Pierce lot measuring 5,074 square feet. Two shuttle buses, each seating $20,000 per bus, and in 2004 it said he hopes the program would Additional testimony was provided 25 passengers, will run during the will total $10,000 per bus. The be fully self-sustaining and, if it by John Sisto of Westfield and Donald morning and evening rush hours federal government is also paying proved to be popular, perhaps even Sisto of Basking Ridge, principals on the north and south sides of the for the two buses, each of which expanded. He cited as an example with Toby Two Realty, which has railroad tracks. costs $90,000. the shuttle service in Maplewood, built residential and commercial One bus will be devoted to a Mr. Pierce said he envisions uti- which began as a one-bus program structures in Westfield and Scotch route serving the bulk of Fanwood lizing bus drivers employed by the with a handful of riders, but soon Plains for the past 15 years. and the southern section of Scotch Scotch Plains-Fanwood Board of expanded to several buses trans- They presented a diagram and pho- Plains, while the other will serve Education as shuttle bus drivers. porting some 400 commuters to tographs of a two-story, four-bed- the north side of both towns. He is presently coordinating with the local train station. Cheri Rogowsky for The Times room Center Hall Colonial home A TEAM…Scotch Plains Mayor Martin Marks meets with Assemblywoman In general, the southern route will the Board of Education on this When the shuttles are not run- Linda d. Stender at the Open House at her Scotch Plains office on February 28. that they are building on Scotch Plains follow a path along Hetfield Avenue, matter. In addition, he told the ning back and forth to the Fanwood Mrs. Stender represents the 22nd District, which includes Scotch Plains and Avenue in Westfield. West Broad Street, Martine Avenue, council that he wants the shuttle train station, they would be at the Fanwood. INDEX program to be profitable, through disposal of both local govern- rider fees, which he initially esti- ments, primarily for senior citi- See All The News On The Internet A&E...... Page 17 Editorial ...... Page 4 Religious ...... Page 7 mated at $2 per ride, and through Business ...... Page 2 Education ...... Page 9 Social ...... Page 6 zens transportation within Scotch Classifieds..... Page 15 Obituary ...... Page 8 Sports ...... Page 11 advertising. Plains and Fanwood. www.goleader.com CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK Page 10 Thursday, March 7, 2002 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION LaPolla Named Executive Subdivision CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 travels down the street. Dir. of Turnpike Authority Earlier in the evening last week, By FRED ROSSI the board approved Commerce Specially Written for Westfield Leader and The Times made by the Board of Chosen Free- Bank’s bid to install a four-foot- Union County Manager Michael holders, which will ultimately ap- high, externally-illuminated red Lapolla has been appointed by Gov. point a new manager. Mr. Plexiglas “C” logo sign on the façade James McGreevey to be the new Execu- Devanney has served in his post of its recently-opened branch at North tive Director of the New Jersey Turn- since July 1997. The County Man- and Hetfield Avenues. The sign will pike Authority. Mr. Lapolla, who re- ager serves as chief executive and measure 17.5 square feet. sides in Westfield and has served in his administrative officer responsible position since 1997, will begin his new for the county’s day-to-day opera- The board had previously denied duties on March 18. tions and delivery of services to the bank’s appeal for an internally-lit It looks as if Deputy County the 21 municipalities. “C” sign for the bank’s exterior. A “I’m ready for a change,” Mr. bulk variance was still required for Lapolla told The Westfield Leader the revised proposal since the per- and The Times of Scotch Plains- mitted sign height is 2.5 feet. Com- Fanwood in explaining his decision merce Bank has maintained that the to accept his new position, where letter itself is vital for customer iden- one of his immediate concerns will tification of the bank and that all be the popular, but financially- branches feature it. troubled EZ-Pass toll system. “I’ve been here almost five years, and I’m In their 8-to-1 endorsement of the looking forward to the challenge.” new sign, the majority of board mem- For much of the past 20 years, Mr. bers concurred that the bank was an Lapolla, 47, has been involved in asset to the borough and had been, in Union County politics and adminis- the words of Mayor Louis Jung, “a tration. He served two terms on the good corporate citizen” in its effort Freeholder Board, from 1983 to 1989, to modify its sign proposal. and was Chairman in 1988. He then Board member John Celardo said served briefly in the administration Commerce Bank had “gone the extra of former New Jersey Gov. Jim Florio mile” in developing an externally-lit before a stint as State Director for U.S. Sen. Bill Bradley. In 1991, he sign that “meets the intent of our Michael LaPolla returned to Union County as First Cheri Rogowsky for The Times ordinance.” DOWNTOWN IMPROVEMENTS...Streetscape work continues near the intersection of South and Martine Avenues in “Commerce Bank has become a Assistant Prosecutor under County downtown Fanwood, as part of a comprehensive program to enhance the look of the business district and increase Prosecutor Andrew Ruotolo, and patronage of local businesses. paradigm for banking,” commented Manager George Devanney will served until 1997. In June of that Board Vice-Chairman Eric Hess, succeed Mr. Lapolla, although no year, Mr. Lapolla was named County who called its growth “phenom- formal announcement has yet been Manager. enal.” He said he was very pleased WF-BOE Gives Calendar Reading; the company chose to open a branch in the borough. Board member Jack Molenaar, who voted against the appeal, said Previews Budget With Tax Increase Commerce Bank could have had By LAUREN S. PASS the current sign motif approved a Specially Written for The Times cember 23 and June 23. These dates in spending of $783,601 has been year ago. On Tuesday, the Westfield Board are subject to revision depending proposed by the school board to He felt it had been unnecessary for of Education approved the public on how many days the construction include elementary world language, the matter to have been extended school calendar on first reading, is delayed. elementary guidance, eighth grade over several Planning Board meet- with a start date of Wednesday, The new calendar will be avail- sports, new staff and wireless com- ings, calling the bank’s argument September 4, for the 2002-2003 able for reading for the next 30 puters at both intermediate schools. that the sign at the Fanwood branch year. days. Board member William Wallace ought to match those at its other Final approval of the calendar The board also previewed the pointed out that although there may locations “a lame excuse” to waiver will occur at the school board’s 2002-2003 school budget, which be two questions on the ballot, it is from local sign regulations. Tuesday, April 2 meeting. The includes an 8.6 percent tax increase. still one budget. board rejected the previously pro- If approved, this would amount to a “I understand that this is a diffi- posed 2002-2003 calendar, which 24-cent increase per $100 of as- cult tax year. Some communities Audiologist to Speak would have had the school year sessed home value. will choose to make substantial begin on Monday, September 9. The increased spending antici- cuts. We need some dialogue; we At SHHH Meeting Several of the board members, as pated by the school system must need to hear from people,” Dr. Foley AREA — The Tuesday, March Cheri Rogowsky for The Times ALL ASSEMBLED…Assemblywoman Linda d. Stender greets Albio Sires, well as Superintendent of Schools come from increased property stated. 19 meeting of SHHH (Self Help Speaker of the New Jersey Assembly, left, and Assemblyman Gerry Green of Dr. William Foley, mentioned the taxes, as no increase in state aid The proposed budget is open for for Hard of Hearing People) will District 22, which includes Scotch Plains and Fanwood, at her new legislative many e-mails, letters and telephone will occur this year for Westfield. public discussion until Tuesday, feature Craig T. Barth, an audiolo- office on Second Avenue in Scotch Plains last Thursday. calls they had received in protest of About 90 percent of the school March 26, and there will be a work gist from Morristown, who will the September 9 opening. spending is funded by taxes from session meeting on Tuesday March discuss “Goals for Your Hearing The proposed delayed start of property owners. Approximately 12, for the board to further discuss Aid.” WF Planning Bd. Approves the school year was to accommo- 7.4 percent of the proposed budget and make changes. The meeting will take place from date construction at Westfield High is scheduled to come from state 7 to 9 p.m. at the Madison Public Development Variances, School. Construction is scheduled aid. Library, located at 39 Keep Street. for completion on Saturday, Au- The proposed budget reflects an 8 percent See it all on the Web! All with hearing problems are in- gust 24. increase in operating expenses and a 39 per- vited to attend SHHH meetings. Public Objects To Antennae Parents were on hand to speak cent increase in debt service. The school board www.goleader.com For information, please call J. H. out against the September 9 open- budget proposes to increase the operating Pickin at (973) 377-3929. By JAMES M. FOERST Specially Written for The Times The sharply divided Planning Board ing at Tuesday’s meeting. Merry spending by $4.2 million. Construction at Development of existing proper- approved ten new variances and re- Wisler, President of the school Westfield High School has caused the increase ties and construction of additional approved four existing variances. Con- district’s Parent Teacher Council, in the debt service. homes continues in Westfield with ditions were attached as to design and spoke in favor of a September 4 “This year, we feel the full im- the recent approval of two applica- timing of the construction. opening, telling the board that two pact of the high school bond,” Dr. tions heard before the Westfield Plan- The Board also heard an applica- thirds of the children in town do not Foley explained. “Even if we had ning Board at the March meeting. tion submitted by Omnipoint Com- attend the high school. no increase in the budget, it would The Planning Board approved an munications, Inc. Omnipoint re- “I’m distressed that construction cost you six cents.” application to construct new cellular quested that the board approve con- companies are dictating the start Other proposed spending hikes phone antennas on the roof of a resi- struction of three additional cellular date,” added Susan Devaney. include a $1.46 million increase in dential building located near down- phone antennas on the roof of the Dr. Foley stated that it was the personnel costs; a $1.37 million town. The Board also approved the building located at 264 Prospect architects who suggested leaving increase in insurance costs, and a construction of a new two-family Street. Omnipoint proposed that they the extra time for construction de- $799,772 increase in special edu- home on the south side of town, remove three existing antennas and lays. “The high school project is cation tuition and services. which did not comply with the replace them with six new antennas complex. The people you are pay- The budget also proposes addi- Westfield Land Use Ordinance. in order to improve service to their ing a lot of money to are saying, tional spending for increased The Planning Board met this past local cellular phone customers. ‘leave a little elbow room,’” he teacher training; a ninth grade hu- Monday to hear the application of The local zoning ordinance autho- noted. manities program; a pilot program Westfield Prime Properties, L.L.C., a rizes the construction of cellular phone The calendar that was presented for gifted and talented students in local property development company, antennas in residential districts on build- ings taller than 45 feet high that contain on first reading on Tuesday night kindergarten through grade 8; com- requesting approval to create two non- now calls for a September 4 start puter replacements for the interme- conforming lots from a single non-con- more than five residential units. The property, located at the corner of date, with June 20, 2003 as the last diate school special education and forming lot, a practice known as “shoe- day of classes and June 23 as the the Advanced Learning Program; horning.” The proposal called for reha- Cowperthwaite Court and Prospect date of graduation. improvement of athletic fields; up- bilitation of the existing two-family Street, is approximately 51 feet tall and home located at 574 Cumberland Av- houses forty residential units. The calendar also includes the dated sixth grade mathematics; a enue and construction of a new two- The Planning Board was advised by following vacations: December 23 new elementary social studies pro- family home on the newly created sec- Omnipoint, that upon completion of to January 1, February 17 and 18, gram; Westfield High School for- ond lot. The proposed plan would re- the construction, twenty-one antennas March 31 to April 4, April 17 and eign language curricula and new quire a total of fourteen variances from will be housed at the property provid- 18, as well as two built-in snow text books. the land use ordinance including vari- ing service to several different cellular days. “(The) intent is to lay this out for ances for inadequate street frontage and phone carriers. Several area residents Should construction at the high the board members and the public undersized lots. stated their objections to the existence school fall behind schedule and the (to view). Nothing is set in stone This was the first application subject of cell phone towers in the neighbor- school cannot open on September here,” Board President Arlene to the new, more restrictive, land use hood. The board unanimously approved 4, high school students will have to Gardner said. “We may hear from ordinance passed by the Town Council Omnipoint’s application. attend classes on February 18, De- the public that every item is impor- last November. According to previous tant. We’re actually in a lot better statements made by the Planning Board, shape than most school districts the goal of the new ordinance is to because we don’t get a lot of money reduce and restrict residential over-de- from the state.” velopment in Westfield. Although the budget maximum The applicant presented testimony mandated by the state is not yet that the construction of two-family known, a possible second increase homes was the “predominant pattern DISTINGHUISHED SERVICE…Specialist Tony Boscia, the son of Joe and of land use” in the neighborhood and Sue Boscia of Westfield, was recently named “Soldier of the Month” for that more than half of the existing January for the 2nd Battalion, 34th Armored, 1st Infantry Division at Fort lots were non-conforming. In re- You can determine Riley, Kansas, where his parents were also stationed. He serves as a gunner sponse to questions from the board, your chances of on an M-1 Abrams tank in that unit. The soldier graduated from Holy the applicant reluctantly noted that if Trinity School in Westfield, St. Joseph’s High School in Metuchen and the construction on the property were being audited by University of Scranton. He previously served for eight months with the limited to a one-family home, then peace-keeping force in Bosnia. the application would comply with the IRS. the requirements of the ordinance as to lot size and frontage. Richard Elbert, a member of the See “Tax Planning” on our Internet home Planning Board, said, “The idea is not to make additional non-conform- page. It is totally free and it’s nontaxable! ing lots.” This sentiment was echoed by Rafael Betancourt, Town Council Liaison to the Planing Board who www.neilschembrecpa.com stated, “This town is moving to dis- suade this type of application; to stop Neil F. Schembre, CPA over-development.” Kenneth Marsh, Town Engineer and “For All Your Personal & Business Planning Board Member commented that based on the language of the land Tax Preparation Needs!” RON BANSKY use law, the board could not reject the 908 301 0711 application. He noted that the testi- mony presented addressed each of the 266 North Avenue 715 CENTRAL AVENUE requirements for approval of variances Fanwood, NJ 07023 WESTFIELD, NJ 07090 You’re in good hands. and since “the proofs have been met (908) 322-6066 • FAX (908) 322-2994 Subject to availability and qualifications. under the land use law,” he would sup- Allstate New Jersey Insurance Company. Bridgewater, New Jersey port the application. e-mail: [email protected] © 2001 Allstate Insurance Company CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK Page 2 Thursday, March 7, 2002 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Jacquelynn Rhodes Selected as Scotch Plains Recreation Events

Registration for all programs will Classes will be held on Tuesdays Leadership New Jersey Fellow be March 11-22 for residents and April 2-May 21. New Brunswick- Jacquelynn MSW from Rutgers University. March 18-22 for non-residents. Pee Wee Cheerleading class for Rhodes of Scotch Plains is one of 51 During the course of the year, Adult Dance will teach several 4-6 year-olds will be held at the men and women from across the LNJ fellows travel the state to take types of dances to adults. Classes Towne House on Thursdays ($30 state who were selected through a part in seminars that involve case will be 10:00-11:00a.m on Satur- residents, $35 non-residents). competitive process as a Leadership studies, role-playing exercises and days at the Towne House. The fee A Non-Competitive Tennis Lad- New Jersey Fellow. Ms. Rhodes re- interaction with a range of people is $70 per couple or $45 per single. der Program for men, women and cently completed the opening two- from cabinet members and legisla- Punjabi Weaving a new program, seniors is available. Anyone inter- day seminar of the yearlong seminar tors, to the recipients of social ser- will be held on Mondays from ested, should contact the Recre- program. Leadership New Jersey vice and even prison inmates. Semi- 5:00-6:15p.m. at the Towne House ation Department. Volunteer scor- honors emerging leaders for their nar topics will include education, in Green Forest Park. This is a type ers and group captains are needed. accomplishments and challenges healthcare, human services, eco- Cheri Rogowsky for The Westfield Leader and The Times of knitting/crocheting/macramé. The ladder(s) will begin on May 15 ALL SWITCH…Assemblyman Tom Kean, Jr. greets Assemblywoman Linda d. Learn to make pillows, chairs, and and conclude on September 15. A them to do more. nomic and community develop- Stender on February 28 as the two complete the switching of their legislative Through the program, emerging ment, criminal justice, race rela- offices. Mr. Kean used to have his office in the space now occupied by Mrs. Afghans. The fee is $35 for resi- $5 registration fee can be paid at leaders develop their knowledge of tions and the arts. Stender. He currently shares a Westfield office with Senator Richard Bagger dents and $40 for non-residents. the Recreation Office. state issues and hone their skills to LNJ is a program of the Partner- and Assemblyman Dr. Eric Munoz. The session runs April 8-May 6. The Annual Easter Egg Hunt is build coalitions that can solve state- ship for New Jersey, an association Senior Aerobics will be held on being held on Saturday March 23 wide problems. Graduates of LNJ of the chief executives of the state’s Mondays & Fridays from 1:00- on the Village Green. This event is play important roles in New Jersey major corporations. Thomas O’Neill, Congressman Ferguson Speaks 2:00 p.m. The fee is $5 for resi- open to boys and girls ages 4-8. today. Graduates include Governor Executive Director of the Partner- dents and $10 for non-residents. The Easter Bunny will greet tod- James E. McGreevey, a member of ship, said, “this year’s group of fel- Line Dancing will be held on dlers and candy will be distributed. LNJ’s charter class in 1987. lows enters the program at an ex- At Fanwood GOP Meeting Wednesdays from 10:00-11:00a.m. The egg hunt will begin at 10:00 Ms. Rhodes is Assistant Vice Presi- traordinary time of concern over our FANWOOD — Congressman Ms. Allen said she thinks a woman The fee is $15 for residents and a.m. This event is co-sponsored by dent for University Advancement- state’s security and problems stem- Michael Ferguson spoke to the candidate will help Republicans win in $20 for non-residents. the Scotch Plains Junior Women’s Corporate and Foundation Relations ming from the budget shortfall. LNJ Fanwood Republican Club on Mon- November. “Women do vote for other Yoga classes will be held on Club and Scotch Plains Business at New Jersey Institute of Technol- recognizes the state’s greatest re- day, discussing various issues con- women,” she told the group. Fridays from 11:45 a.m.-12:45 and Professional Association. ogy in Newark. She is active in sev- source is the quality of its leaders, cerning citizens in the Seventh Con- Also in attendance were Fanwood p.m. at the Towne House. The fee Overnight Trips: Every year, eral community service organiza- and there have been few times in the gressional District, as well as issues Mayor Louis Jung; Fanwood Coun- is $40 for residents and $45 for Mountainside, New Providence tions, including Alpha Kappa Alpha state’s history when we have needed happening in Washington that affect cil President Joel Whitaker; Coun- non-residents. and Scotch Plains Recreation De- Sorority and the New Jersey Orator’s them more than now.” the entire United States. cilmen Stuart Kline and Tom Ryan. The Scotch Plains Women’s Soft- partments join forces and sponsor Program. She holds a BA in Sociol- For more information on LNJ Congressman Ferguson also In addition, members of the Scotch ball League is looking for teams to three overnight vacations through ogy and MA in Social Science from please visit the LNJ web site at stayed for a short question-and-an- Plains Republican Municipal Commit- participate in the league. Games the course of the year. The first trip Michigan State University and an www.leadership.org. swer period. tee and their Chairman, William will be played on weeknights at will be to Montauk, Long Island on Diane Allen, a candidate for the United McClintock, attended the presentation local township fields beginning at April 13 and 14 ($275 double oc- States Senate, also spoke to the group. and participated in the conversation. 6:00 p.m. The season will begin cupancy, $350 single occupancy). See it all on the Web! See it all in color! mid April. Contact Yvette Easley Sites include: The Vanderbilt Es- at 908 654-7131 if interested or tate and Museum, Duck Walk Win- See it at www.goleader.com call the Rec. office at 908 322- ery, Montauk Lighthouse and The Bagger Bills Pass Senate; 6700 ext. 221. Museum for Historic Aircraft. Children’s Programs: Basic A deposit of $100 is due for the Now Head to Assembly Skills Gymnastics class for chil- trip upon registration. If anyone is dren ages 3-6, (two separate age interested, please contact the TRENTON – Two bills sponsored average of 20 workers are murdered groups). Classes are $30 for resi- Scotch Plains Recreation Depart- by State Senator Richard H. Bagger and 18,000 are assaulted while at dents and $35 for non-residents ment at 908 322-6700 ext. 222. were passed by the Senate on Mon- work or on duty. Nonfatal assaults and will be held on Saturdays at There is still time to register for day and now head to the Assembly result in millions of lost workdays the Towne House from April 6- the Baltimore, MD bus trip. The for approval. and cost workers millions of dollars May 25. day trip is held on Saturday April The first bill will provide New in lost wages. Ballet class for 3 year-olds fol- 13. We will depart from the Scotch Jersey access to a national database The task force would consist of a lowed by a Dance Combo class for Plains Municipal Building at 8:00 to track the whereabouts of individu- total of seven members: the Attorney 4 & 5 year-olds, which teaches a.m. and return approx. at 9:00 als on probation or released on pa- General, the Commissioner of La- jazz, ballet and tap. are $85 for p.m. The cost for this trip is $65.00 role. The legislation calls for en- bor, the Commissioner of Health, the residents and $90 for non-residents. per person. hanced communication between Director of the Division of Workers’ member states by establishing a na- Compensation, and three public Free Nationwide tional database on parolees and pro- members who will be appointed by bationers the Governor. Long Distance In addition, the compact provides They will include a representative Included! for rule-making authority and provi- of the business community, a repre- sions for significant sanctions to sup- sentative of organized labor and an port essential compact operations. advocate from the battered women’s Forty-three states have introduced community. The task force would legislation to join the compact. In expire with the issuance of its report. FREE PHONE with order for the compact to go into any new activation effect, at least 35 states must join. with carrying case, The second piece of legislation car charger and Chiropractor to Give headset. would establish a Task Force on DWI, SPEEDING? Workplace Violence. The task force Talk on Spine Injury would be charged with studying the DRUG CHARGES? WESTFIELD — Dr. Joseph frequency and consequences of work- Frasco will present a lecture con- place violence and the most effective cerning spine injury prevention and ways to reduce them. We’ll Defend You In Court! correction, entitled “Don’t Blow “It is incomprehensible that the That Disc,” at the Westfield Y on biggest threat to our safety today is Monday, March 11. simply going to work. Workplace Call A chiropractor at Frasco Chiro- violence is increasing at an alarming practic Offices in New Providence, 132 East Broad St. rate. You hear talk about road rage GARY J. GRABAS he will discuss the different ap- Westfield, N.J. 07090 Winter Sale and air rage, but now we have office (908) 789 - 5302 proaches for treating disc bulge 20% Off All Accessories rage. People are literally getting Former Middlesex and Morris County Assistant Prosecutor and herniation, and why surgery Mon - Wed, Fri: 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Thurs: 9 a.m. - 8 p.m. & 10% Off All Palm Products killed while attempting to do their should be the last resort. Sat: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. job,” said Senator Bagger. Current research about MRIs, Workplace violence is now the The Law Office of the diagnosis of low back pain, greatest public safety issue facing vitamin and mineral supplementa- employees each day. Each week, an tion, spinal alignment and various JON M. BRAMNICK exercises will also be addressed. 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CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood Thursday, March 7, 2002 Page 3 Freeholders Commend EZ Mindowaskin Park Overlook Ryders Motorcycle Club Project Nears Success WESTFIELD — The Friends of David Foltz, Treasurer of the Union County Freeholder Chair- such as the United Way, Cancer Care, Mindowaskin Park, who are actively Friends of Mindowaskin Park, re- Order of the Eastern Star and Delta man Lewis Mingo, Jr., praised the involved in promoting reconstruc- ported, “The Friends have raised over Sigma Theta Sorority,” Chairman generosity of members of the EZ tion of the historic granite overlook, $350,000 for the park since the group Ryders Motorcycle Club for collect- Mingo said. have reported that fundraising so far started in 1992. Over 93 percent of Chairman Mingo made his com- ing toys for children at Muhlenberg exceeds $95,000. the funds raised have been put right ments as he presented a resolution to Regional Medical Center’s Pediatric Friends President Nancy Priest back into the park, a statistic un- Unit and spoke of the need not to the officers of the club for donating stated, “We have been overwhelmed matched by many non-profit groups.” money to youth boxing, hosting a judge others because of outward ap- by the amount of enthusiasm the Volunteer board members of the Toy Run for a medical center in pearances. community has toward this project. Friends of Mindowaskin Park include “Many people look at a group of Asbury Park, serving Thanksgiving Once people could actually see the Debby Burslem, Sherry Cronin, dinner at Covenant Garden Senior motorcyclists and never consider the overlook being rebuilt, we received David Foltz, B. Carol Molnar, Melba Center in Plainfield and working as diversity of the different clubs and many inquires to purchase engraved Nixon, Mrs. Priest, Marilynn Shields, what they do to help others. When volunteers to assist with relief efforts granite pavers and other items.” Craig Stock, Barbara Vincentsen, and in the aftermath of the attack on the my daughter Nicole joined the EZ The Town of Westfield appropri- David Williams. Ryder Motorcycle Club I learned World Trade Center. ated $222,000 in recent years to fund just how much good a group of mo- “On behalf of the entire board I NEWLY SWORN IN – Carol Cohen of Westfield, left, former Union County the overlook using concrete. The torcyclists could do. This group is would like to extend our sincerest Counsel and outgoing President of the Union County Women’s Political Caucus, Friends of Mindowaskin Park under- Mr. Bramnick Slated comprised of young professionals appreciation to the EZ Ryders Mo- administers the oath of office to the Caucus’ newly elected officers. They are, took the challenge to raise additional and entrepreneurs. They are affili- torcycle Club, Inc. for their generos- pictured from left, Elizabeth Cox (Summit), State Delegate; Union County To Appear Saturday Clerk Joanne Rajoppi (Union), Alternate State Delegate; Brenda King money in order to place granite on ated with other charity organizatons ity of their time, talents and contri- the restored structure. butions. As legislators we should (Plainfield), Vice President; Ellen Steinberg, a Union attorney, Programming At Benefit Auction Chairwoman; Summit Councilwoman P. Kelly Hatfield, President; Summit The contractor, Tec-Con, com- make an extra effort to recognize pleted the substructure about two WESTFIELD – Jon Bramnick, Councilwoman Cindy Martin, Treasurer; Springfield Councilwoman Clara the winner of New Jersey’s Funni- See it all on the Web! groups like this club for their hard Harelik, Counsel, and Elizabeth Cornwell of Linden, Publicity Chairwoman. weeks ago. Spring Valley Monument work. I congratulate, thank and truly est Lawyer contest, will perform on will complete the remaining part of Saturday, March 9, on behalf of the www.goleader.com praise each of you,” Chairman Mingo the project by installing the granite said. AIDS Benefit Committee of New Suliga Bill to Crack Down including pavers, ballisters, railings, Jersey (ABCNJ) at its 14th Gala urns, and benches. Auction. Cellular Signal Plus and AT&T Mayor Gregory McDermott said, The comedy auction will start at On Toll-Road Towers “This project has been a wonderful 6 p.m. at Temple Emanu-El, located Wireless are pleased to announce the on air example of how a public/private part- at 756 East Broad Street in Westfield. turn up of a new cell tower located on Raritan TRENTON - A bill sponsored by the closest exit. In two instances, nership can work. The Friends Mr. Bramnick, who performs at Senator Joseph S. Suliga to crack members of Senator Suliga’s staff worked very hard to bring this project charitable events, will also lend his Road in Scotch Plains near the Westfield down on high-charging toll-road tow- were charged towing fees of $68 to fruition.” talents to the Charles Addams Art border. This cell tower has corrected the ing contractors was approved this and $71. Kris McAloon, Assistant Town Scholarship Fund on Sunday, April week by the Senate Transportation The probe led to subsequent rev- Engineer, who has been overseeing 7, in the Westfield Community Room Dead zones and now AT&T provides the best Committee. elations of more than a dozen ir- the substructure portion of the project at the Westfield Municipal Building, cellular coverage of any carrier in the entire The legislation, Senate Bill 239, is regularities in charges made to un- said, “This has been one of the easi- located at 425 East Broad Street. south side of Scotch Plains, Clark and the part of Senator Suliga’s three-year suspecting drivers by the same tow- est capital projects to manage, given For more information, please visit campaign to ensure that drivers on ing firm. the detailed plans prepared by Dave Mr. Bramnick’s website at majority of the south side of Westfield. the Garden State Parkway get a fair “This legislation will require tow- Rogers and the Friends of Comedyauctioneers.com. If you would like more information regarding deal when their cars break down. The ing contractors to indicate their range Mindowaskin Park.” Committee approved the bill 6-0 and of fees in advance and require them AT&T Wireless Services current marketing forwarded it to the full Senate for to post decals on their tow trucks that promotions, please contact us at: consideration. they hold valid contracts with the Join Us This Saturday, The measure would apply to New particular toll road authority,” Sena- (908) 789-5302 Jersey’s three toll roads - the Garden tor Suliga said. 9 State Parkway, the New Jersey Turn- “Overcharging drivers is consumer March th pike and the Atlantic City Express- fraud, clear and simple,” Senator or visit our website: way. Suliga said. Towing contractors who As We Begin our Celebration of “When people’s cars break down, fail to provide their schedule of fees www.cellsig.com they, literally, become hostages of face penalties ranging from $300 to .The Feast of St.Patrick... the highway repairmen,” said Sena- $600 and multiple offenders face . tor Suliga who conducted an under- termination of their contracts, ac- .. around 1p.m. we will be paid a visit Paid Bulletin Board cover staff probe in June of 1999. cording to the bill. by the “Kelly School of Irish “It’s clear from our findings that The Union County Democrat towers on toll-roads need a strict set crafted the legislation on a statewide Dancing...” throughout the day we will of guidelines on rates that must be basis for the three toll roads after the be serving tea and Irish soda bread... shared with drivers at the time their Whitman Administration failed to vehicles break down,” said Senator heed his request to conduct a com- So plan on stopping by- Suliga. “If a company contracts to prehensive probe of the practices of We provide towing at a certain rate, they towing contractors. look forward to seeing you! Jim Hely shouldn’t be able to dupe drivers into “If the services aren’t provided as paying spiked charges.” promised by the companies to get The Union County Democrat had their contracts, then the bad apples staff members feign breakdowns on have to be thrown out,” Senator Suliga Celtic Imports Ltd. an 11-mile section of the Garden said. “If we stand by and allow high- See us in the Verizon Yellow Pages. 28 Prospect St, Westfield • 908-654-3490 Only 1 of 40 lawyers is a State Parkway where the licensed way rip-offs by unscrupulous towing Supreme Court Certified Trial Lawyer. toll operator had contracted to pro- companies, we’re all complicit in Tue, Wed, Fri,10-5:30, Thurs to 8:00, Closed Sun-Mon INJURY CASES (908) 789-9000 vide free towing to its garage or to consumer fraud.”

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ABCDICTIONOPQRSTDECEPTIONUVWXYZ The Westfield Leader THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood Daughter Seeks Mother’s Respect; D — Established 1890 — — Established 1959— D Mourning Takes Different Forms TM The Official Newspaper of the Town of Westfield Official Newspaper of the Borough of Fanwood and DD and the County of Union the Township of Scotch Plains By Milt Faith, Executive Director Diction Deception Member of: Member of: New Jersey Press Association New Jersey Press Association • National Newspaper Association Youth and Family Counseling Service Below are four arcane words, each National Newspaper Association Scotch Plains Business & Professional Association with four definitions – only one is cor- Westfield Area Chamber of Commerce Fanwood Business & Professional Association A frustrated adult daughter wrong with her old nose and graying rect. The others are made up. Are you Periodicals – Postage Paid at Westfield, New Jersey Periodicals – Postage Paid at Scotch Plains, New Jersey writes: hair? Am I too judgmental? sharp enough to discern this deception of P.O. Box 250 • 50 Elm Street P. O. Box 368 • 1906 Bartle Avenue Several months ago, I read a letter Answer: Probably. At times it is diction? Westfield, N.J. 07091 Scotch Plains, N.J. 07076 written to Ann Landers in which a difficult for a child, of any age, to If you can guess one correctly – good guess. If you get two – well-read indi- Tele: (908) 232-4407 • E-mail: [email protected] • Web: www.goleader.com • Fax: (908) 232-0473 woman wrote that her mother had feel comfortable when a parent seeks always been critical of her and that she a new relationship after the spouse’s vidual. If you get three – word expert. If POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the offices of the newspapers at you get all four – You must have a lot of accidentally overheard, on the tele- death. The child feels that the parent free time! P. O. Box 250, Westfield, New Jersey 07091 phone, that her mother was talking should remember the memory by All words and correct definitions PUBLISHED EVERY THURSDAY BY WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. very negatively about her to an aunt. being faithful: relate to family and come from the board game Diction Ann Landers advised that she should friends, watch TV, mourn quietly. Deception. Michelle H. LePoidevin Horace R. Corbin Fred K. Lecomte “find a way to rise above the bad times Each of us mourns differently. Who Answers to last week’s arcane words. A&E and EDUCATION PUBLISHER SALES DIRECTOR of the past and let her mother know she is to say what is appropriate or inap- 1. Rebeck – An old woman; a hag Suzette F. Stalker David B. Corbin Michael L. Bartiromo wants a better relationship.” propriate? 2. Quirt – A riding whip COMMUNITY ASSISTANT PUBLISHER & SPORTS MARKETING & PRODUCTION This happened to me too, and I am Your mother’s desire to date, etc. 3. Lansquescent – Growing tired Karen M. Hinds Robert P. Connelly also tired of my mother’s abuse. I may be a compliment to the fact that 4. Cruentate – Smeared with blood OFFICE MANAGER CLASSIFIEDS & LEGALS don’t go along with Ann Landers and her marriage was good and she wants PERCOID I want to assert myself now and to, once again, enjoy life. She wants 1. A fish of the perch family SUBSCRIPTION PRICE demand that my mother respect me. to look younger or prettier by having 2. Very perceptive, discerning One-year – $24 • Two-year – $46 • Three-year – $66 • One-year college (September to May) – $16 Is this reasonable? cosmetic surgery, etc. So what? Why 3. Elliptical Answer: The question to which not enjoy her lifestyle and let her 4. Nearsighted, myopia you refer appeared in the October 23, enjoy it without sitting in judgment? PERERRATION 1. Acting in a paternal or fatherly 2001 column. I would recommend She’s entitled to it and I would hope manner Marshall Nelson vs. Joseph Santiago that you tell mother — not angrily that her happiness will bring you 2. Stammering. Speech defect demanding it — that she must be- happiness. 3. Difficulty in the pronunciation of have respectfully toward you, even A future bride writes: I am get- the letter “r” Contrasts in Character of Top Cops though she may not agree with some ting married in June and I’m looking 4. A wandering or rambling through of your opinions, etc. I would further for a song that my future husband various places Scotch Plains officials deserve praise for their disciplined the officers after a traffic stop involving tell her that you do not appreciate, and I can dance to as our wedding PUPELO nor want her to talk negatively, be- song. I don’t want a gooey lovey- 1. Cider brandy elevation of Marshall Nelson to Chief of the Police four black men. We’d hope this matter can be re- 2. Pertaining to the inner ear Department. The 30-year veteran is also the township’s solved sooner rather than later. hind your back. dovey song. I want something with Hopefully, she will agree to be substance, which focuses on the true 3. An outer covering of a body or plant first African-American police chief, and it is clearly We’d second the remarks made last week by the 4. An early stage or beginning decent. If she is unable to respect closeness of a lifetime relationship CLINAMEN evident that the African-American community in Reverend Kelmo Porter, Pastor of St. John’s Baptist your wishes, you may want to dis- which endures through thick and thin. 1. A kind of Persian tobacco Scotch Plains is taking great pride in Chief Nelson’s Church in Scotch Plains, who expressed his belief tance yourself from her a bit. This Since you are a music lover, can you 2. Feeling little or no concern; apa- achievement. that Chief Nelson will be the police chief for every- will acknowledge 1) you will not recommend such a song? thetic Over the past decade, there have been a number of one in Scotch Plains. The African-American com- take abuse and you will protect your- Answer: Please listen to Bruce 3. A curve, turn, or bend self from her and, 2) she will lose the Springsteen’s “If I Should Fall Be- 4. Suitable; proper occasions for the Township Council’s chambers to munity, he said, should not expect special favors communication with her daughter hind.” The first of four verses: “We Answers will appear in next week’s be filled — hearings on property taxes or other from the new chief and the white population, he said, who wants (once and for all) to be said we’d walk together, baby, come issue. accepted as a person in her own right. what may, that come the twilight contentious issues, ceremonies honoring school- should refrain from being overly critical. Those are Editor’s Note: children or township officials, or the swearing-in of sentiments we agree with as Marshall Nelson starts Go for it! should we lose our way, If as we’re new council members — but no crowd compared to his new job. A frustrated adult daughter walking a hand should slip free, I’ll They’re Good For writes: My father died six months wait for you and if I should fall the one on Tuesday night, February 26, when all of In contrast to Scotch Plains, the proposed Superin- ago. After what I thought was a brief behind, Wait for me.... The Hoops Game the 100 or so seats were filled with Chief Nelson’s tendent of the New Jersey State Police has a rap sheet mourning period, my mother has The last of the four verses: “Now A special thanks goes to the family, friends and colleagues, along with other so long, if he applied to become a State Trooper, he begun dating (she met someone in a there’s a beautiful river in the valley Westfield businesses who supported support group for middle age singles), ahead, there ’neath the oak’s bough the charity basketball game between well-wishers and residents. Several dozen others probably wouldn’t qualify. Joseph Santiago was the police and the fire departments last were forced to stand along the walls, in doorways head of the Newark Police Department from 1996 has set up an appointment to have a soon we will be wed, Should we lose nose job, and has become a flaming each other in the shadow of the Friday: Michael Kohn Jewelers, Moto and out in the hallways. It was heartening to see a until a few months ago. Granted, he managed to Photo, Ferraro’s, Celtic Imports, redhead. I thought my parents were evening trees, I’ll wait for you, And Randall’s Shoes, Bad Hair Salon, Cel- local official welcomed by a proud public in such a increase police response time by putting more police happily married; I feel she should be should I fall behind, wait for me, lular Signal Plus, Brick Oven, joyous way. on the streets, and crime was reduced by 14 percent more respectful and wait for a longer Darlin’ I’ll wait for you, Should I fall Theresa’s, Bovella’s, Boogie’s Tick- Certainly, the African-American community, which in his first year as chief. However, his convictions period of time before dating. What’s behind, wait for me.” ets and Unlimited Communications. makes up about 15 percent of Scotch Plains’ popula- include a simple assault and a disorderly persons tion, has every right to cheer the achievement of one offense from when he burst into the Essex County St. Patrick’s Parade of its own, but so, too, do all township residents. Jail Annex and punched a guard. Letters to the Editor As was noted several times last week, Chief He was accused of attempting to intimidate wit- On Tap for March 16 Nelson’s promotion was made because he was truly nesses in 1999, which was videotaped. He also AREA – The Union County Saint the most qualified person to succeed Thomas O’Brien. avoided paying taxes for an “off the books” security Westfield Police Chief Expresses Patrick’s Day Parade will be held It wasn’t simply an “affirmative action” move, but firm he had. He ended up filing for bankruptcy on Saturday, March 16, and in- Pride in Caring Townspeople cludes several events leading up to rather, as Mayor Martin L. Marks put it, that the because of it. Is this the best cop we can find? the parade. township “took an affirmative action” in moving the On Monday, the State Judiciary Committee, com- Working for the Town of Westfield dealt with these past few months. A Mass will be held at 9 a.m. at for the past 28 years as a police officer, As your Police Chief, I am proud of Saint Patrick’s Roman Catholic best-suited person to the top police post. Marshall prised of 10 state senators, endorsed Santiago to head and up through the ranks and now as the members of the Westfield Police and Nelson is the most qualified and has earned his new up the New Jersey State Police in a 7-2 vote. Repub- Chief of the department, I have seen Fire Departments for their continuing Church on Court Street in Eliza- position. licans Richard H. Bagger (District 21) and John firsthand the greatness of this town. efforts to reach out to our Westfield beth. That was clearly evident this past families and let them know that we care Grandstand events will begin at He faces a number of challenges, one of which is, Mateussen (District 4) were the only naysayers. One Friday night, when family members, and we will never forget them. I am noon at the intersection of Morris as he noted, fostering the police department’s future must give credit where credit is due; these two state friends, business people and caring citi- equally as proud of the citizens and and Stuyvesant Avenues in Union. leaders. The 45-member squad is a relatively young senators kept their consciences to do what is best for zens of Westfield came out to show their businesses of this community who never The parade, beginning at 1 p.m. support for a few of our own. fail to give their support. It is an honor to on Morris Avenue, will feature one. In the past month, the department has lost two New Jersey, and listened to the representatives for the Members of the Westfield Police De- serve you. Thank you. of its top veterans — Chief O’Brien and Captain State Troopers. Grand Marshal Marilyn Ryan. partment and the Westfield Fire Depart- Chief Bernard F. Tracy Parking will be available for all Joseph Protasiewicz — to retirement, and a few Let’s just hope the rest of the Senate is paying ment organized a charity basketball game Westfield to raise money to help support the fami- events. others left the force earlier. attention when they cast their votes on Thursday. lies of our Westfield residents who per- Chief Nelson also has to deal with the racial More than likely, the vote will be like many to come ished at the World Trade Center. What is the Public’s Interest discrimination lawsuit filed against him by four in the future at the state and federal level strictly in I would like to commend the members of the police and fire departments, who white police officers, that alleges Mr. Nelson wrongly accord with party lines. gave of their time to organize, partici- In Ward Commission Suit? pate, sell tickets and work at the refresh- The February 28 issue included a re- Commission was established to try to get Local Budgets Need To ment stand. port on the Westfield Town Council the town’s political forces and elected I would like to say thank you to those meeting of February 26, 2002, and every officials out of the equation entirely. And members of our community; without time I read another account of the ward yet, through this suit, both of the town’s them, this evening would not have been suit, I end up scratching my head. political machines and its elected offi- Recognize Spending Reality a success; to the businesses who donated Councilman Goldman was quoted in cials have interjected themselves back their time, food and raffle prizes to help entities may have difficulty with this concept, as it The Westfield Leader’s most recent ac- into the process. No matter what the Governor James McGreevey has sent the word out; us raise as much money as possible, and count as stating “(t)he town’s participa- personal feelings of the councilmen are, control spending, live within your means. Our state hasn’t been their modus operandi in the past. Prop- to the hundreds of citizens who came out tion was limited to intervening as a and I’m sure they are all genuine, as a erty taxes have reached their limit. That’s our view. and donated their money and showed matter of public interest.” council, how can they not have a conflict? senators and members of the state assembly are their support. It should be reasonably painless to adjust to these Mr. Goldman is undoubtedly correct. Certainly any council member poten- wrestling with the big picture: the budget, grants and A special thanks should be extended However, what is the public’s interest? tially affected by the outcome of the state aid to local boards of education and municipal realities if self interests can be put aside in favor of to the Westfield High School television Has it ever been articulated? And how is decision (all of them) has something to the overall common good. The questions we have crew for their fine production and all our attorney evaluating the impact of gain and something to lose politically governments. their hard work. are, “Who will be the first to take the big step so that potential settlement on the public inter- and, as such, it is difficult to imagine Senator Joseph Suliga expressed some of his Standing on the court and looking est, when that public interest has neither them formulating policy. I would like to thoughts to this newspaper that local entities must others will follow? Will it be those of public educa- around the Westfield High School gym been formulated nor, apparently, com- see these issues discussed. tion, those of towns, those within the county, those and seeing the stands packed with sup- municated to him? alter their concept of budgeting, in that they must porters touched me. I know it touched Michael H. Teschner expecting grants or those looking for multiple park- And who gets to decide what is in the Westfield determine the cost to conduct their work, not budgets those family members who were in at- public’s interest in this case? The Ward based on how much money they think they can get. ing decks? Has a government or education budget tendance. ever gone down?” In times of tragedy, the greatness in Assemblywoman Linda Stender said it’s like what people and in a community seems to Westfield/Mountainside Ministerium everyone must do with their household budget deter- If voluntary efforts aren’t taken now to adjust to come out. In my years as a police officer, mine their needs and match it to how much money revenue expectations and tax limitations, then mat- I have witnessed much tragedy, but prob- Supports Process to Resolve Temple Parking ably none on the scale of what we have they have. ters will be forced by actuality with more difficult The Westfield/Mountainside evitable; similarly, the numerical and This seems like common sense to us. Most local consequences. Let’s follow the Governor’s lead. Ministerium Associates supports the spiritual growth experienced in a con- Stamp Show Features process to resolve the parking lot issue gregation is positive change. We sup- now underway between Temple Emanu- port and commend such positive change. Diverse Collections El and its neighbors. We hope for and We trust that the dialogue will lead to an believe that the good will demonstrated understanding of the needs of all con- WESTFIELD — The Westfield by the Temple and the leadership of the cerned and we hope for a change in Stamp Club held its annual show and citizens group, UNITE, will lead to an attitude among those who are fearful. exhibition on February 23 in the equitable resolution to this issue. The Westfield/Mountainside Further, we applaud the open dia- Ministerium Associates is composed of Community Room of the Westfield logue initiated by the Temple and UNITE. people in the religious and human ser- Municipal Building. We fully understand the environmental vices professions. We gather for the The show featured nine stamp deal- and residential concerns that UNITE has purpose of encouraging and informing ers selling a wide variety of phila- communicated. At the same time, we one another; we focus on spiritual nur- telic material and a special youth assert that Temple Emanu-El has sig- ture, networking, and informing our- area where youngsters could obtain nificantly served and positively impacted selves about community issues. free stamps, supplies, and help with families of this region for decades. We The Members of the Westfield/ their collections. support their intentions to improve upon Mountainside Ministerium Club members also displayed nine their ability to serve their congregants. Associates competitive exhibits, totaling 480 Change within our community is in- pages of specially selected items from their collections. The Grand Award Fanwood Environmental Comm. was won by Westfield resident Henry Laessig, for his exhibit of Croatian Asks For Community Feedback postal history. The show featured a special Court The Fanwood Environmental Com- placed in front of the hedgerow, and will of Honor exhibit devoted to Martha mission would appreciate the direct people to walk down the gravel community’s comments concerning a driveway to the edge of the woods. At Washington on United States stamps proposal that will create a passive park this point another small sign will direct by Dr. William Rader, who traveled at Midway Circle, which is Borough people to a wood chip path. After walk- from Montana to display this na- property. If you don’t know where the ing about 150 feet along the path you tional award-winning work. property is, it’s because there are no road will arrive at a circular wood chip area Martha Washington was the first signs to identify it. It’s only identified on with benches. United States woman to be pictured Borough Tax Maps. The property is lo- Debris will be removed from the area. on a stamp, which was issued 100 cated in the center of the block formed All the work will be done by volunteers, years ago. by Martine Avenue, Midway Avenue, and the total cost will be a few hundred The Westfield Stamp Club meets Paterson Road and Russell Road. The 1+ dollars. acre piece of property is accessed through Please send any comments to the on the fourth Tuesday of each month the 50 foot wide Midway Circle right-of- Fanwood Environmental Commission at 8 p.m. in the Community Room. way, which is located between house at 75 North Martine Avenue, Fanwood, To obtain information about the club numbers 112 &124 Russell Road. It looks N.J. 07023. and a schedule of upcoming events, like a private driveway. The existing Dean Talcott, Chairman please call Henry Laessig at (908) hedgerow is in the right of way. A small Fanwood Environmental 232-8248. sign (“Midway Circle Park”) will be Commission CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood Thursday, March 7, 2002 Page 5 Westfield Recreation Events Westfield Council Announces

Mad Science Workshop: Only person. Sat. April 27 from 4 to 6:00 Special Public Meeting a few spots left! Calling all Jr. p.m. Only 5 minutes away & very WESTFIELD – The Town Coun- Room at the Municipal Building, Scientists to create hands-on edu- safe! th cil of Westfield will hold a special 425 East Broad Street, Westfield, cational science experiments! 12 Annual Five Miler & Fun public hearing on Friday, March 8 New Jersey. Topics include: Lights, Color Ac- Run: Join us on Saturday, April 27 at 9:30 a.m. at which formal ac- This notice is given for the purpose tion, Lasers, Dry Ice, Acids and in Tamaques Park. The 1-mile Fun tion may be taken on pending liti- of compliance with the notice provi- Bases, Rocket Building, Optical Run will be held at 9:00 am. Pre- gation of Mary Withers et al v. sions of the Open Public Meetings Act, Illusions, Slime and more. This entry will be $5 and Post entry will Joanne Rajoppi, et al. and such NJSA 10:4-6 et seq., and will be posted, special workshop will be held be $10. The 5 Miler will be held at - other matters as may come before mailed and filed in accordance with during vacation week (March 25 9:30 a.m. Pre entry will be $15, the meeting. The meeting will be the said provisions of the said Act at 29) from 9 a.m. until noon (cost: and Post entry will be $20. All pre in the Administrator’s Conference least 48 hours prior to said meeting. $100). entries should be postmarked no Discount Lift Tickets: Tickets later than April 24. Registration are available for Camelback, forms will be available at the Rec. SPBPA Seeks Crafters, Owners Shawnee, Jack Frost, Blue Moun- Dept. and on the website. tain, and Mountain Creek. Compuscore of New Provi- NJ Nets vs. the 76ers: Sat., dence will provide computerized Of Classic Cars for June Show March 30 at 1 p.m. The bus departs scoring. SCOTCH PLAINS — The Scotch and crafters must bring their own at 11:30 a.m. Tickets are $35. Teen Center: This program is Plains Business and Professional tables. Spaces will be on the Village Devil Hockey Tickets: Great for high school students on Friday Association (SPBPA) will hold its Green and on adjoining sidewalks Family Outing. Discount tickets nights from 8 p.m. to 12 a.m. Fea- Eighth Annual Classic Car Show, and streets, if necessary. Individuals are available for the Devils Vs. tures music, movies, pool tables, Lauren Pass for The Westfield Leader and The Times Street Fair and Craft Fair on Sunday, are asked to call Lisa Mohn of Apple Boston Bruins on Sunday, April 7 video games, ping-pong, foosball, A VERY RELAXED STRATEGY...Members of the Westfield Fire Department feel relaxed before the big charity basketball game with the Westfield Police June 2, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., with a Blossom Flower Shop at (908) 322- at 1:05 p.m. Tickets are $40. air hockey, big screen TV, refresh- rain date of Sunday, June 23. 4999 if interested in participating. Daddy Daughter Dance: Fri., ments, lounge area and special Department held at Westfield High School on March 1. Perhaps they were too relaxed and the “finest” defeated the “bravest”, 58-53. The event has drawn between 5,000 In addition, those who own a classic April 19 from 6:30-9:30. Held at events. Don’t miss it! and 8,000 people in past years. The car and would like to enter it in the Car Tavern in the Park in Roselle Park. Night Place: For grades 6-8. SPBPA is looking for “quality Show are asked to call Steve Hoeckele The evening will consist of din- 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Features: Disc crafters” who would like to take part at (908) 233-3343. Car registration is ner, dessert, and dancing to the Jockey, food, games, movies, and Registration Dates Revealed in the event. This is not a flea market, $10 prior to the show and $12 on the day hottest tunes! A 5x7 photo is also dancing. Cost: $2.00 in advance so those seeking to participate should of the show. Trophies will be awarded included. Tickets are $32/pp. and $3.00 at the door. Future dates: have only high quality merchandise. and a commemorative patch will be Family Bowling Night: Join 3/22 and 5/17. For 2002 Pool Season A 10-foot by 10-foot space is $40 given to all who attend the show. us for Family fun at Linden Lanes! For more information, please Includes: Pizza, Soda, rental contact the Recreation Department WESTFIELD — The Westfield Renewal members must bring Shoes, 2 hrs of bowling and spe- at 425 E Broad St (908) 789-4080 Recreation Department has an- membership cards into the office cial Laser Lights for only $10 per www.westfieldnj.net nounced the registration process for for validation. Swim lesson reg- its 2002 season. istration will begin on Saturday, All Westfield residents will re- May 11 (Location to be an- ceive an information packet in the nounced). Swim Team sign-ups 

mail. If a packet was not received, will be held on Monday, June 3,  one may be obtained at the Recre- at 4 p.m. at the pool. Visit Our Website • www.mattressfac.com

ation Office, located in the Munici-   pal Building at 425 East Broad Street. Erik Lund Elected
  

Freeholders Award Funds The procedure for membership Inter-Fraternal President applications is as follows:
 

2001 Pool Members (Residents/ WESTFIELD – Erik Lund, a 1999   Through Field Of Dreams Non-residents): Now through Friday, Westfield High School graduate,      April 12 (Can be done either in per- has been elected President of the  On February 28, the Union County project, population and the CLEARANCE! son or through the mail). Inter-Fraternal Council at Wash- # Board of Chosen Freeholders community’s ability to provide ington College in Chestertown, awarded approximately half of the matching funds. Each grant must be New Memberships (Westfield resi- dents only): Monday, April 15, Md. Erik, currently a junior ma-

$2.1 million it has committed to 20 matched dollar for dollar. #  through Tuesday, April 30 (Must reg- joring in political science with a  municipalities to acquire athletic Applications were reviewed by the minor in business, has been elected  fields through the “Field of Dreams” County Open Space, Recreation and ister in person). New Memberships (Non-residents Vice President of the Maryland program. The remaining amount of Historic Preservation Trust Fund Gamma Chapter of Phi Delta Theta   the funding will be awarded in two Public Advisory Committee and the and Residents): Wednesday, May 1, through Membership Capacity. (Must fraternity. He is also President and

Freeholder Standing Committee on additional installments. Treasurer of the Club Ice Hockey “With this presentation today, the Open Space, Recreation and His- register in person). The availability of new member- Association and has been selected   Freeholder Board is making this vi- toric Preservation. for an Internship at Maryland’s sion of increased recreational oppor- The Open Space, Recreation and ships is based upon whether mem- bership capacity has been reached. State House in Annapolis.

tunity and green space a reality for Historic Preservation Trust Fund, ap-  all,” said Freeholder Mary Ruotolo, proved by Union County voters in # who is Chairwoman of the Union November 2000, assesses a levy of County Trust Fund Public Advisory 1.5 cents per $100 of total equalized #  Committee. real property valuation for a period Wesley Allen Beds 

Finally. . .  The “Field of Dreams” program is of 20 years. on Display funded through the Open Space, It will provide funds to protect What is Recreation and Historic Preserva- open space, improve parks and rec- “Lawngevity”   tion Trust Fund approved by voters reational facilities and preserve the

1. Healthy, weed-free Lawn. Owned & Operated by the Shovlin Family for Over 20 Years in November of 2000. Grants of up to county’s historic treasures. Last $100,000 were made available to year, the fund’s administrators an- 2. Attention paid to small details. each municipality. nounced plans to purchase a 63.5- Garwood Factory Showroom   “Athletic fields and recreational acre parcel of land in Summit, ad- 3. Full landscape services. 518 North Avenue, Garwood programs are vital to our health and jacent to the Watchung Reserva-  well-being in this county,” said Free- tion, in order to protect it from 4. Prompt & courteous response.  (908) 789-0140 or Toll-free 877-MATT - FAC holder Chairman Lewis Mingo, Jr. development. # “It all makes the county a better MON - RI 10 TO 6 • THURS 10 TO 8 • SAT 10 TO 5 • SUN 12 TO 5 place to live.” Among the 21 towns receiving monies were Fanwood, $50,000; • Criminal Defense - Federal & State Mountainside, $50,000; Scotch Plains $100,000, and Westfield, • Complex Civil Litigation $9,175. • DWI & Municipal Court Grants were made available for acquisition of land for field space FREEFREE COMFORTCOMFORT and improvements to existing fields. Improvements may include lighting to increase playing time, additional ROBERT G. STAHL, Esq. field equipment and retention of pro- Former Federal Prosecutor fessional services such as engineer- ing and architects. Municipalities were encouraged 220 St. Paul Street, Westfield, NJ 07090 to work with local organizations and with each other on the projects. Tel: (908) 301-9001 Fax: (908) 301-9008 Municipalities and organizations that submit joint applications have been given first priority. Grants are being provided based on the scope of the [email protected] 30th Annual Edition This Is Westfield Call the Spaceman to Reserve Your Ad Space

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PUBLICATION Lunch and Learn Dates Revealed by Westfield Y WESTFIELD — The Westfield Y, friendship and support to individuals located at 220 Clark Street, has an- in their own homes. nounced its 2002 Spring Roster of According to Ms. Rod, this pro- Lunch and Learn programs for the gram, conceived in 1989, has enhanced “Sixty and Better Set.” All programs the lives of thousands of people. will be held at 12:15 p.m. On Wednesday, April 17, Dawn On Wednesday, March 20, Fran Noble, a professional organizer and Rod will speak about the University owner of Balance & Beyond, will without Walls program, described as discuss easy ways that individuals an innovative teleconferencing sys- can downsize their environment to tem that brings learning, laughter, revitalize their lives. This program will offer advice on how to simplify one’s life and begin Workshop to Teach the process of sorting through all Girls Self-Expression those “things” that have been col- lected, bought or inherited. Through Art Project On Wednesday, May 15, Andrew SUMMIT – The Women’s Resource Rosenfarb, Doctor of Acupuncture, Center in Summit will offer a Girl Certified Acupuncturist, will ex- Project workshop, entitled “Finding plain and answer questions about Your Voice Through Art,” on succes- acupuncture. sive Saturdays, March 16 and 23, for All Lunch & Learn programs are girls in grades 7 through 12. free and open to the public. Partici- During the first session, girls will pants are asked to bring a bagged learn how to create their own unique lunch and enough desserts to share collages using personal photographs, with approximately five people. The magazines, fabric and mixed media. Y will provide beverages. In the second workshop, they will be To reserve a spot for any of the taught how to transfer their collage programs, please call the Y Front design to fabric and to embellish it Desk at (908) 233-2700. with their own personal touches. Participants will leave with a work of art on fabric that can be made into Garden Club Members a skirt, scarf or other item. To Show Arrangements MR. AND MRS. DOUGLAS R. HEINTZ Artist Lisa Brown, textile designer (She is the former Miss Dawn M. Vierschilling) Judy Murray and graphics designer At Westfield Library Sarah Stanley will lead this work- WESTFIELD — The public is in- shop, to be held at both the Women’s vited to view an exhibit of flower Resource Center, 31 Woodland Av- arrangements, prepared by members MR. AND MRS. KEITH M. KARYCZAK Miss Dawn M. Vierschilling enue in Summit, and the New Jersey of the Garden Club of Westfield, that (She is the former Miss Sandra O’Brien) Center for Visual Arts, 68 Elm Street will be on display throughout this in Summit. The program will be held month at the Westfield Memorial from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. each day Library. The library is located at 550 Marries Douglas R. Heintz and the fee is $80. East Broad Street. Miss Sandra C. O’Brien Miss Dawn M. Vierschilling of Moreland of New Providence was This special program has been The arrangements are being pre- Westfield, the daughter of Mr. and the flower girl. made possible by a grant from the pared by Mary Carolyn Johnson, whose Mrs. James Vierschilling of Fanwood, The maid of honor and matron of George T. Clapp Youth Fund of the work will be featured through March Weds Keith M. Karyczak was married on Saturday, August 11, honor, along with the bridal atten- Summit Area Public Foundation. 10; Maretta Plant, for March 11 to 17; to Douglas R. Heintz of Westfield. dants, each wore a sleeveless, light Participation is limited, so indi- Betty List, for March 18 to 24, and Nita Miss Sandra C. O’ Brien, the bridal attendants included Mrs. Judy He is the son of Mrs. June T. Heintz pink gown with satin on top and an viduals are encouraged to register as McHugh, for March 25 to 31. daughter of William F. O’Brien of Pasko of McKinleyville, Calif., and of Westfield and the late Dr. Paul A-line georgette skirt. They carried soon as possible by calling the The Garden Club will feature a Scotch Plains and Mrs. Barbara G. Ms. Valerie Gude of Chicago, both Heintz. small, round bouquets of white, pink Women’s Resource Center at (908) workshop on “Tree and Shrub Know Chemidlin of Westfield, was mar- originally from Westfield. The late afternoon ceremony took and natural roses. 273-7253. How” on Tuesday, March 26, in a ried on Saturday, December 1, to They wore Nicole Miller, A-line place at The Presbyterian Church in Jeffrey Heintz of Hoboken, for- For information about similar pro- member’s garden. The mini-tour will Keith M. Karyczak. He is the son of cranberry gowns and carried bou- Westfield, with the Reverend Chris- merly of Westfield, was the best man. grams, please call the center or visit include a pruning demonstration and Mr. and Mrs. George Karyczak of quets of red roses and white orchids. tina McCormick officiating. An out- Serving as ushers were Thomas www.womensource.org on the discussion on the care of trees and Neptune. John Grannis of Staten Island was door reception, under a tent, was Vierschilling of Cranford and Scott Internet and click on The Girl Project. shrubs. The nuptials took place at St. the best man. George Karyczak of held at The Walter Gilbert House in Vierschilling of Fanwood, both for- Helen’s Roman Catholic Church in Staten Island and Aaron Lee of Day- Fanwood. merly of Westfield; Stephen Heintz Westfield, with the Reverend Mon- ton were ushers. Given in marriage by her parents, of Hamilton, Mass., Daniel Thomp- Advisory Committee Posts signor Larry Cull and the Reverend Miss Micaela Valli and her twin the bride wore a satin gown designed son of Annapolis, Md., Shawn Smith Monsignor James Burke officiat- brother, Sean Valli, both of Scotch by Paloma Blanca, with a chapel- of Westfield, Neal Bradley of ing. A reception followed at the Plains, were the flower girl and the length train. It featured a scoop neck Westfield and Bradley Thompson First Offering for Seniors Plainfield Country Club in ring bearer. top with spaghetti straps and a fitted Moreland of Los Angeles. Douglas Plainfield. The rehearsal dinner was hosted corset bodice. The bodice had em- Smith of Westfield was the ring SCOTCH PLAINS – The Scotch Elsie Lestrange is newly-appointed Escorted down the aisle by her by the parents of the bridegroom at broidered detail with crystal and pearl bearer. Plains Advisory Committee is again to the group, while Councilman Guy father, the bride wore a long- Giovanna’s restaurant in Plainfield. accents. Her A-line skirt had one A 1994 graduate of Westfield High functioning as an intermediate be- Celantano is Township Liaison to the sleeved, A-line gown with a scoop Mrs. Jane Kelly and Mrs. Sue inverted box pleat in the front. School, the bride was awarded a tween local senior citizens and the committee. neck adorned with beading. She Gude hosted a bridal party dinner at The bride’s veil, accented with Bachelor of Science Degree from township’s mayor and council. The Advisory Committee will pro- carried a bouquet of red roses and Mrs. Kelly’s home in Westfield. crystals and pearls, was three-tiered James Madison University in 1998. Appointed to one-year terms, ef- vide the bus for a trip on Friday, April white orchids. Following a wedding trip to with a removable, cathedral-length She is also a 2000 graduate of the fective January 1 of this year, are 26, to the Brownstone in Paterson. Mrs. Darraugh Valli of Scotch Caneel Bay, St. John, Virgin Islands, layer. Her bouquet, by Christoffers Somerset School of Massage Therapy veteran members Esther Iarussi, The cost is $32 for Scotch Plains Plains was the matron of honor. The the couple resides in Westfield. Florist in Mountainside, was a round and is currently self-employed as a Chairwoman, and Olga Bruce, Jeanne residents. Space permitting, non-resi- bouquet of white, natural and pink Certified Massage Therapist. Butler, Camille DiBella, Peggy Hoff, dents may participate for $33. roses mixed with stephanotis. The bridegroom, a 1987 graduate Brigid Marinaro, Claire Minnis, The trip will feature a luncheon Acupuncture and Health Clinic Miss Andrea Moore of Austin, Tex., of Westfield High School, attended Gloria Yakre, Paul Montalbano and and entertainment, including a mu- and Mrs. Jessica Vierschilling of the University of Maine. He is self- Laura Swidersky, Secretary. sical performance called “Honky Physician in Chinese Medicine 16 Years Experience Cranford, both formerly of Westfield, employed by Heintz General Con- Tonk Angels” and Las Vegas comic Licensed Acupuncurist by NJ & NY Medical Board served as the maid of honor and tracting and is a member of Westfield Scotch Plains Library Jerry Glower. Faculty of Pacific College of Oriental Medicine, NY matron of honor, respectively. Knights of Columbus No. 1711. The bus will leave from the Scotch The bridal attendants included Mrs. The rehearsal dinner was hosted To Hold Registration Plains Municipal Building at 430 All Pains Allergy & Asthma Rachel Vierschilling of Fanwood, by the mother of the bridegroom at For Spring Story Time Park Avenue at 10 a.m. Registration formerly of Westfield; Miss Lindsey Brianna’s Restaurant in Scotch Plains will begin on Monday, March 4, for Fibromyalgia Thyroid disorders SCOTCH PLAINS – Registration Arthritis Menopausal syndrome Thompson Moreland of Los Ange- the evening before the wedding. township residents and the following les, Mrs. Kassie Smith of Westfield, Following a wedding trip to for the Spring 2002 Story Time pro- Monday, March 11, for non-residents. Migraine Infertility Miss Michelle Lopapa of Sandal’s in St. Lucia immediately gram at the Scotch Plains Public For further information, please call Fatigue Cardiovascular Mountainside and Mrs. Tori Flaherty following the reception, the couple Library will begin on Tuesday, March (908) 322-6770, extension no. 221, of Perry Hall, Md. Miss Samantha resides in Fanwood. 12, and will continue until each class or (908) 889-2084. Insomnia Gastrointestinal is full. Anxiety Dermatologic The maximum number per class is Hypertension Clinic Depression and more 20 children. A sign-up sheet will be The Only Place You Need available at the Children’s Room Slated for March 11 Permanent Allergy Elimination To Buy Your Corned Beef. . . Desk at the library, located at 1927 SCOTCH PLAINS – The Town- Needle or Needle Free An Ying Bartle Avenue. ship of Scotch Plains will hold its 505 E. Broad St. Westfield (908) 654-7304 “Pre-School Story Time” will be monthly Hypertension (high blood held on Tuesdays, from April 2 to pressure) Screening Clinic on Mon- May 7, from 10 to 10:30 a.m. or from day, March 11. 1:30 to 2 p.m. Youngsters must be The program will be held from 10 three years old on or before the date a.m. to noon in the Community Room of the first program. of the Scotch Plains Public Library, “K-1st Grade Story Time” will run located at 1927 Bartle Avenue, and is on Tuesdays, also from April 2 to free. May 7, from 3:30 to 4 p.m. The intent of the clinic is to iden- These programs are offered for tify new cases of high blood pres- Scotch Plains residents who are li- sure. Individuals over the age of 30 John, brary card holders. For further infor- who smoke or are overweight, or Monk mation, please call the Children’s who have a family history of heart & Nick Room at (908) 322-5007, between 9 disease or diabetes and have not had a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through their blood pressure checked recently Friday. are urged to attend.

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Shrimp, Chicken or Beef Approved by the NJ Department of Education Member AMTA & ABMP • Hong Kong or Singapore Fried Rice CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood Thursday, March 7, 2002 Page 7 Our Reflection of God’s Love March Dilemma: To Plant Seeds Pushes Away Prejudice, Hate Indoors Now Or Wait ’Til Spring By REV. PAUL E. KRITSCH We can fail to live up to God’s will By JODY MELLOAN annuals and herbs. Having lived first in Westfield and for our lives not only by doing the Gardeners get itchy fingers at this I can’t claim total success. The now in Scotch Plains for well over 13 wrong but also by failing to do the time of year. Should we get a head basil, cosmos and zinnias sprouted, years, I have observed that the resi- right. start on spring by starting seeds in- then promptly died. But the petu- dents of our communities are for the Christians are currently in the sea- doors, or wait to sow them directly nias, when transplanted in May, flour- most part decent people to have as son of Lent. Lent is a special time outdoors, when days are mild and the ished all summer in a window box on neighbors. when we Christians take stock of our soil is warm? the back porch. At that time, I also If a need is known to the commu- lives. We purposefully ask God to It’s a dilemma with plenty of ad- transplanted the bachelor buttons and nity, you can count on people rally- shine His light into even the darkest vice both pro and con. Barbara Mullin marigolds to the flower garden and ing around and doing what they can corners of our hearts so that our lives of Mountainside, one of the most the dill and parsley to the herb gar- to help. Just witness, for example, all may be changed by His love. If for- knowledgeable, self-taught garden- den. that has been done over many months giveness is needed, we are confident ers I’ve ever met, waits until late The most outstanding achievement to help the victims of the September that God will forgive us. April to sow seeds directly in the of the indoor crops, however, was a 11 attack. Christians believe that His guar- numerous flower beds she has cre- veritable bonanza of cherry toma- But often the greatest tests of our antee of forgiveness is the cross of ated on her New Providence Road toes. I gave away at least 10 plants to faith are not in the grand, well-pub- Christ. Jesus’ courageous sacrifice property. friends and neighbors, planted three licized moments, but in the daily restores our relationship with God She dislikes starting seeds indoors. or four in a garden bed, and three routine when we are taken by sur- and provides the opportunity for rec- “They usually grow into plants that more in patio pots. All of them yielded prise, when, for example, someone onciliation with others. It is Jesus’ are too weak and spindly,” she said. dozens of tiny and tasty red tomatoes says something which shows their courage which empowers us to stand Her success is evident to anyone well into September. prejudice against others who are dif- up for others, even if the moment driving past her home from May But my success rate was modest ferent. comes upon us unexpectedly. through autumn. She fills the raised compared with Barbara Mullin’s; We hear a joke at a party or a racist So the Christian faith has practical flower beds with a succession of drive by her garden next summer and remark during a public meeting, and applications which benefit our entire blooms: iris and tulips in the spring, see for yourself. suddenly even people who make a community. What we do in our Lenten followed by daylilies, black-eyed * * * * * living speaking in public are tongue devotions is not so introspective af- Susans, cone flowers and a profusion Jody Melloan is a member of the tied. We know that what was said ter all. of other perennials and annuals that Garden Club of Westfield. was terribly wrong and hurtful, but A favorite of Redeemer School flourish well into September. She we somehow don’t regain our voices children is the old Sunday School has raised nearly all of the plants Interfaith Singles Post until later on. song, “This Little Gospel Light of from seed or by division. By then, the moment is past and Mine.” It’s a joy to see their different “I’ve spent most of my life in New Meetings For March our silence seems to have given ap- faces, from all sorts of racial origins, Jersey and have enjoyed experiment- WESTFIELD — Interfaith proval to hateful attitudes. Chris- as they hold up their index finger and ing with all kinds of flowers and Singles, a support group for single tians call these “sins of omission.” make a circular motion over their ‘FIRST LADY’…Rene Goodwin of Philadelphia, pictured above, will portray vegetables that will grow here,” she adults over age 45, holds weekly heads. “All around my neighborhood, Eleanor Roosevelt during the Woman’s Club of Westfield’s lunch on Monday, said. “For myself, my goal is to fill discussions on successful single liv- Holy Trinity Service I’m going to let it shine,” they sing. March 11, at B. G. Fields Restaurant in Westfield to mark the club’s 106 years my property with flowers.” ing. Meetings will be held this month “Let it shine, all the time.” as a member of the New Jersey State Federation of Women’s Clubs. For others, she enjoys sharing her on Sundays, March 10, 17, 24 and To Address Impact Can we adults learn to do the garden know-how in the “Gardening 31, from 9 to 10:30 a.m. same? Perhaps we, too, can let the Tried and True” classes she teaches Continental breakfast is available Of HIV and AIDS light of faith shine not only in our ‘Mrs. Roosevelt’ to Appear to senior citizens in Plainfield. and a $2 donation is requested. Meet- WESTFIELD — On Monday, houses of worship, but also in pub- But, if you yearn to plant now, it is ings are held at the First Baptist March 11, the Holy Trinity Roman lic meetings and chance encoun- quite simple to start with some pack- Church, located at 170 Elm Street in Catholic Church in Westfield will ters, at parties and while we shop. At Woman’s Club Lunch ets of seed, a bag of soil, some small Westfield. For further information, offer a prayer service that will ad- As that light shines, there is no room plastic pots or seed trays and either a please call (908) 889-5265 or (908) WESTFIELD – To celebrate the dress the impact of HIV and AIDS. for the darkness of prejudice and NJSFWC, Carol Hancock-Carleu, sunny window sill or a light table in 889-4751. Woman’s Club of Westfield’s 106 Carmen Imgrund, a Westfield racial hatred. formerly of Mountainside and now a the basement. mother who lost her son to AIDS, years as a member of the New Jersey resident of Millburn, is expected to Years ago, a friend gave me a Rabbi Block to Give * * * * * State Federation of Women’s Clubs will be among the speakers at the attend as well. She is a member of the gardener’s diary, which I keep in a Reverend Kritsch is the Pastor of (NJSFWC), members and their in- Woman’s Club of Westfield. Passover Lecture service. the Redeemer Lutheran Church, lo- haphazard fashion. An entry for Feb- Another will be Rafael Rodriguez, vited guests will meet for lunch on For the program, Rene Goodwin of ruary 15 last year describes my ex- SCOTCH PLAINS – Rabbi Levi cated at Clark Street and Monday, March 11, at B. G. Fields who was diagnosed with HIV infec- Philadelphia will present a dramatiza- periment to start flowering vines to Block of the Union County Torah Cowperthwaite Place in Westfield. Restaurant, located at 560 Spring- tion in 1987. He is a founding mem- tion entitled “Eleanor Roosevelt: Woman train on a small plastic trellis I’d Center will present a special Pass- ber of the Union County AIDS Af- field Avenue in Westfield. of Note,” for which she will adopt the bought at a garden store. over lecture on Wednesday, March The club will welcome as honored fected Caucus and the Red Ribbon Shmurah Matzo Sold persona of the former First Lady. I planted seeds of nasturtium and 13, at 8 p.m. at the Jewish Commu- guests Mary Ellen Brock, President Fellowship. In addition, he has hosted At Shop Rite Stores Her first-person interpretation of sweet peas in little pots and set them, nity Center, located at 1391 Martine a local television program, “The of NJSFWC, and Vice Presidents Mrs. Roosevelt will focus on the first hopefully, in front of the trellis be- Avenue in Scotch Plains. WESTFIELD – The Union County Anne Quinn, Deen J. Meloro and Faces of AIDS,” in Elizabeth. 55 years of her subject’s life. Ms. side a sunny window. By early April, The lecture will address many dif- Torah Center in Westfield has an- Mary Pat Marcello. Twenty-three Goodwin has played this role at the tendrils from both pots were twining ferent commentaries on the All are invited to attend and a nounced that it has arranged for hand- social and sharing period will fol- women’s clubs in the area will also White House Visitor Center as part around the lower rungs of the trellis Haggadah and will give participants made Shmurah Matzo to be sold at be included in the guest list, as well low the service. Holy Trinity Church of the Living History Series. and a month later they were in bloom. insights and information to enhance the Shop Rite stores on North Av- as Sixth District Vice President Mary For information about membership At about the same time, my hus- their own Seder tables. is located at Westfield Avenue and enue in Garwood and on Central First Street. For further informa- Seeler of Chatham. in the Woman’s Club of Westfield, band devised a light garden in the The program is open to the public Avenue in Clark. Immediate Past President of the tion, please call Anita Dazzo at (908) please call (908) 654-3946. basement. It was simply an old book- free of charge and everyone in atten- “Shmurah” means “watched” and 233-8710. case with three shelves, each lit with dance will receive a complimentary is a description of this matzo. The a fluorescent bulb designed for grow- Shmurah Matzah and holiday guide. wheat used is carefully watched and ing plants. On each shelf, I placed For more information, please call Torah Center to Hold protected against any contact with PERFECT PAINTING, INC. seed trays planted with a variety of (908) 789-5252. water from the moment of harvest, as Women’s Gathering water would cause leavening and ✺ HEPA Vacuum Sanding System WESTFIELD — The Union thus disqualify the wheat for use on ✺ House & Desk Power Washing Good News County Torah Center, located at 418 Passover. ✺ Free Estimates, Fully Insured Central Avenue in Westfield, will These matzos are round in form, host a Woman’s Rosh Chodesh gath- kneaded and shaped by hand. They ✺ Residential or Commercial God will shed his own glorious light upon you. He ering on Thursday, March 14, at 8 are baked under strict supervision to ✺ Professional Color Design will heal you; your godliness will lead you for- p.m. in honor of Rosh Chodesh (new avoid any possibility of leavening ✺ Deck Staining & Sealing month) Nissan. during the baking process. ✺ 25 Years of Experience ward, and goodness will be a shield before you, Shternie Block will give a talk To receive a free holiday guide or 100s of and the glory of the Lord will protect you from about the special role that women for more information, please call the Satisfied ✺ Custom Detail Work Area behind. played in the exodus from Egypt and center at (908) 789-5252. Customers ✺ Exteriors, Interiors its significance today. ✺ General Carpentry There will also be a discussion of Rosarians to Honor the practical preparations for the Isaiah 58:8 The Gospel Seder and a recipe swap. Individuals Saints at Celebration (908) 272-4456 are asked to bring their favorite Pass- WESTFIELD – The Holy Rosary over recipes. Altar Society of Holy Trinity and Owner on Job • No Subs There is no charge for this pro- St. Helen’s Roman Catholic gram, which will be held at the cen- Churches will hold a St. Patrick and ter, and light refreshments will be St. Joseph Day celebration at St. served. For more information, please Helen’s Parish Center at noon on IN UNION COUNTY, IT’S: call the center at (908) 789-5252. Thursday, March 14. The celebration will be a “bag See it all on the Web! lunch” event. Light refreshments will be served and the festivities will www.goleader.com include a sing-a-long. All are wel- come to attend.

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Townsend, 72, Had Owned – Obituaries – Mildred Neumann, 93, Had Been Active Local Moving and Storage Firm With Presbyterian Church, Eastern Star Paul Phillip Townsend, 72, of another 10 years before moving to Mildred Feller Neumann, 93, of Mrs. Neumann was a former mem- Marlton died on Wednesday, Febru- Marlton in 2000. STEVEN W. GLASS, 48, WRITER Ashley, Pa., died on Wednesday, Feb- ber of The Presbyterian Church in ary 27, at his daughter’s home in Mr. Townsend had been the owner ruary 20, at the Wilkes-Barre General Westfield and was an active mem- Marlton. and operator of Townsend Moving GLASS, STEVEN W., age 48, He lived and breathed music, Hospital in Wilkes-Barre, Pa. ber of the First Presbyterian Church Born in Westfield, he lived there and Storage of Westfield and Camden, son of the late Henry and Marion classical and contemporary; loved Born in North Plainfield, she had in Toms River prior to moving to until 1980, when he moved to Mount which had formerly been his father’s Glass of Westfield, died on Satur- to dance and was an accomplished lived in Westfield and Toms River Pennsylvania. Laurel. He had lived there for 10 business, prior to retiring. day, February 9, 2002 in guitarist, often strumming tunes before moving to her granddaughter She was predeceased by her hus- years and then in Manteo, N.C., for He was a member of the Knights of Charlottesville, Va. on the Staten Island Ferry, at the Peggy Closs’ home in Hanover Town- band, Albert E. Neumann, in 1981; a Columbus and the Rotary Club of Born on October 9, 1953 in downtown mall or at the Thomas ship, in Ashley, 14 months ago. son, Albert E. Neumann, Jr.; a daugh- Steven W. Glass, 49 Westfield. Scranton, Pa., Steven lived in Jefferson Unitarian Church in Mrs. Neumann had been a mem- ter, Marcia Schaeffer, and a brother, Westfield for many years with his Charlottesville, Va. Steven W. Glass, 49, of He was predeceased by his wife, ber of Atlas Chapter No. 99 of the Hilaire Feller. family. He graduated from Yale A student of literature and cul- Charlottesville, Va., died on Satur- Alberta Anthony Townsend. Order of the Eastern Star in Westfield Surviving are a son-in-law, S. Allyn Surviving are two daughters, Valerie University in 1974 with a com- tural history, he also enjoyed trav- since 1938 and the Gloria Chapter of Schaeffer; a sister-in-law, Helen day, February 9, at his home. bined degree in biology and psy- eling and sharing his experiences, Born on October 9, 1953 in Stanislawczyk of Marlton and Ellen the Order of the Eastern Star in Toms Neumann; three granddaughters; six chology and from the Columbia having toured through Africa, Eu- Scranton, Pa., he had lived in Littman of St. Peters, Mo.; two sons, River, where she was a Past Matron. great-grandchildren and three step- Brian Townsend of Cambridge University Graduate Creative Writ- rope, Mexico, Canada and through- She also belonged to the 14th Dis- great-grandchildren. Westfield for many years prior to ing School in 1980 with a Master out the United States. moving to Charlottesville. Springs, Pa. and Richard Townsend trict Star Club in Westfield and the A funeral service was held on of Fine Arts, Fellowship in Prose. Steven is survived by a sister, During his life, Mr. Glass had been of Columbia, N.C.; four brothers, Berkeley Star Club in Toms River, Monday, February 25, at the Gray Charles E. Townsend and William J. In Steven’s life, he had such di- Bonnie Gilliland of Sugarland, where she had been a Past President. Funeral Home, 318 East Broad Street a factory carpenter, taxi driver, ice verse occupations as factory car- Tex.; a brother, Gary M. Glass of cream vendor, radio disc jockey, food Townsend, both of Westfield; John P. She additionally was a member of in Westfield. Interment was at penter, taxi driver, ice cream ven- Cincinnati, Ohio, and nieces and bank volunteer and writer. Townsend of New Bern, N.C. and the Modern Muses of the Federated Fairview Cemetery in Westfield. Robert Townsend of Virginia; four dor, radio disc jockey, food bank nephews, Joseph S. Gilliland, Ryan Women’s Club, the Violet Club, the Atlas Chapter No. 99 of the Order He graduated from Yale Univer- volunteer and writer. T., Meghan M., Erin L. and Shan- sity in 1974 with a combined degree sisters, Katherine Fisher of Scottsdale, Quilting Club and the Knitting Club. of the Eastern Star held its service on A published author, Steven wrote non Glass. in biology and psychology and from Ariz., Margaret Triano of Westfield, Sunday, February 24. Maryann Brosky of Cape Cod, Mass. poems, plays and radio and screen- A memorial service was held in Norma L. Lang, 74 February 28, 2002 the Columbia University Graduate plays that were produced in New Charlottesville, Va. Creative Writing School in 1980 with and Nancy Schroeder of New Egypt, Norma L. Lang, 74, of Berkeley York City and Los Angeles, as well In lieu of flowers, donations may a Master of Fine Arts, Fellowship in and seven grandchildren. Heights died on Monday, February George Sanford, Jr., 74 A Mass of Christian Burial was as a musical and a novel. be made to the Thomas Jefferson 18, at her home. George B. Sanford, Jr., 74, of Prose. A lifelong learner, he followed Area Food Bank, Jefferson Madi- A published author, he wrote po- offered on Saturday, March 2, at St. Born in Elizabeth, the daughter of Edison died on Monday, February current events closely and was son Regional Library, both in ems, plays and radio and screen plays Joan of Arc Roman Catholic Church Jake and Matilda Rees Eberhardt, 25, at Overlook Hospital in Summit. in Marlton. Interment was private. widely read in the classics and Charlottesville, Va., or to the char- she had lived in Kenilworth, Oak- Born in Jacksonville, Fla., he was that were produced in New York City current fictions. ity of your choice. and Los Angeles, as well as a musi- Arrangements were under the di- land, Florham Park, Stamford, Conn., raised in Providence, R.I., and had cal and a novel. rection of the Bradley Funeral Home and Scotch Plains before moving to lived in Scotch Plains for 34 years prior He was a member of the Thomas in Marlton. John Walsweer, 64, President of Firm; Berkeley Heights six years ago. to moving to Edison two years ago. Jefferson Unitarian Church in Memorial donations may be made A graduate of Battin High School A retired insurance manager, Mr. Charlottesville and a volunteer with to Samaritan Hospice, 5 Eves Drive, Had Received Degree in Engineering in Elizabeth, Mrs. Lang had been a Sanford had been employed for more the Thomas Jefferson Area Food Suite 300, Marlton 08053. secretary for 10 years with Standard than 30 years with Maryland Casu- March 7, 2002 Oil Company in Elizabeth many years alty Company in Morris Plains. Bank. John Anthony Walsweer, 64, of He graduated from Bradley Uni- He was predeceased by his par- versity in Illinois with a bachelor’s ago. Earlier, she had been a checks He was a communicant of St. Westfield died on Friday, March 1, at clerk with Ortho Pharmaceutical. Bernard’s Roman Catholic Church ents, Henry and Marion Glass. Stanley Chiemingo, 85 Overlook Hospital in Summit. degree in engineering. Surviving are a sister, Bonnie Stanley L. Chiemingo, 85, of While in Illinois, he served in the She was a member of the Senior in Plainfield and a member of the Born in Friesland, North Holland, Citizens of Berkeley Heights. While Italian-American Social Club of Gilliland of Sugarland, Tex.; a Westfield died on Saturday, March the Netherlands, he came to the United States Coast Guard. brother, Gary M. Glass of Cincin- 2, at the New Jersey Veterans Home Mr. Walsweer was a member of living in Scotch Plains, she had been North Plainfield and the Nomahegan United States in 1939 and settled in an active member of the Willow Swim Club of Westfield for 30 years. nati, Ohio, and several nieces and in Edison. Glen Ridge. He later lived in Illinois the Porsche-BMW Club of America, nephews. Born in Burlington, he had lived in with local chapters in Westfield and Grove Presbyterian Church. Mr. Sanford had served in the United before moving to Westfield in 1965. She was predeceased by her hus- States Navy during World War II. A memorial service was held in Elizabeth prior to moving to Mr. Walsweer was President of his the surrounding areas. He was also a Charlottesville, Va. Westfield 27 years ago. member of the Jaycees of Westfield. band, Robert Lang. He was predeceased by his wife, own company, Application Associ- Surviving are a son, Robert John Margaret “Dolly” Sanford, in 1997. Arrangements were handled by the Mr. Chiemingo had been employed ates in Middlesex, for 25 years. Surviving are his wife of 20 years, Memorial Funeral Home, 155 South as a welder for 38 years with the Ford Jane Daley Walsweer; two sons, Lang, Jr. of North Plainfield; a daugh- Surviving are a son, George B. Avenue in Fanwood. Motor Company in Edison, retiring Vincent J. Mazza, 71 Christopher Walsweer of Boulder, ter, Heidi Lang of Maple Shade; a Sanford of Scotch Plains; a daughter, Memorial donations may be in 1984. sister, Joan VanderVaarst of Pennsyl- Barbara Jane Sanford of Edison; two Vincent J. Mazza, 71, a lifelong Colo. and Jonathan Walsweer of made to the Thomas Jefferson Area He served as a Staff Sergeant in the Westfield; Jane’s children, Daniel vania, and four grandchildren. grandchildren and a great-grandson. Food Bank or to the Jefferson- United States Army Air Force during resident of Westfield, died on Satur- The funeral service was held on Fri- Funeral services were held on Thurs- day, March 2, at his home. Lynch of Fanwood, Dennis Lynch of Madison Regional Library, both World War II. South Plainfield, Mary Jane Prybylski day, February 22, at the Paul Ippolito day, February 28, from the Scarpa in Charlottesville, or to a favorite He was a member of the Burlington Mr. Mazza had been a machinist at Berkeley Memorial in Berkeley Heights. Funeral Home in North Plainfield. A the New Departure Hyatt in Clark for and Katy Brown, both of Westfield, charity. Protective Order of Elks No. 996 in and Betsy Gonzalez of New York Memorial donations may be made to Mass followed at St. Bernard’s Church. March 7, 2002 Burlington for 66 years and was a 10 years before retiring in 1975. Haven Hospice, in care of JFK Hospi- Interment took place at St. Mary’s He had previously been a partner City; a brother, Christopher Walsweer member of the United Auto Workers of Illinois; a sister, Janet Walsweer tal, 65 James Street, Edison 08818. Cemetery in Plainfield. in Joseph Mazza & Sons Landscap- February 28, 2002 March 7, 2002 Marjorie K. Clay, 89 Union Local No. 980 in Edison. of the Netherlands, and 10 grand- Marjorie K. Clay, 89, of Scotch Surviving are his wife of 54 years, ing in Westfield. He was a member of the United children. Plains died on Friday, February 22, Dorothy V. Wade Chiemingo, and a A memorial service was held on Margaret Battelle Brooke, 61, Musician; at Muhlenberg Regional Medical daughter, Marlane V. Chiemingo of Auto Workers Union. Surviving are his wife, Florence Tuesday, March 5, at The Presbyte- Center in Plainfield. Westfield. rian Church in Westfield. Immigration Advisor at Univ. of Iowa Born in East Orange, she had lived Mazza; two sons, Master Sergeant A Mass of Christian Burial took Arrangements were under the di- Margaret Battelle Brooke, 61, of Iowa in Cranford and Westfield before mov- Vincent J. Mazza and Gary J. Mazza; sic in Ohio, Kansas and at the Univer- place on Monday, March 4, at St. rection of the Gray Funeral Home, City, Iowa, died on Saturday, January sity of Iowa. ing to Scotch Plains two years ago. Helen’s Roman Catholic Church in two sisters, Eleanor Alimonti and Carmella Monroe; four brothers, 318 East Broad Street in Westfield. 26, at Mercy Hospital in Iowa City. She later became an Immigration Mrs. Clay had been a bank officer Westfield. Memorial contributions may be Born in Elgin, Ill., the daughter of for many years with the National Sebastian Mazza, Joseph Mazza, Advisor at the University of Iowa, Arrangements were handled by the made to the American Lung Associa- Clinton and Ethel Brooke, she moved where she was responsible for the State Bank in Westfield prior to retir- Gray Funeral Home, 318 East Broad Anthony Mazza and Charles Mazza, and three grandchildren. tion. at age 3 to Westfield, where she grew university’s Exchange Visitor Program ing 20 years ago. Street in Westfield. March 7, 2002 A Mass will be offered at 10 a.m. up. She had also lived in Paris, Bir- prior to retiring. Surviving are a son, Donald A. Memorial donations may be made mingham, Ala., Kansas, Albuquerque, Clay; three grandchildren and a great- today, Thursday, March 7, at St. Dorothy L. Meyer, 79 While living in Westfield, she was to the Alzheimer’s Association, N. M., and Decorah, Iowa, before active in St. Paul’s Episcopal Church. grandchild. Greater New Jersey Chapter, 400 Helen’s Roman Catholic Church in Dorothy L. Stewart Meyer, 79, of Westfield, following the funeral from moving to Iowa City 15 years ago. Surviving are her husband, William Services were arranged by the Morris Avenue, Suite 251, Denville Scotch Plains died on Sunday, March She graduated from Westfield High the Dooley Colonial Home, 556 3, at Runnells Specialized Hospital Blackwell; a brother, Terry Brooke of Mastapeter Funeral Home in Roselle. 07834-1365. School in 1957 and from the Eastman Vienna, Va.; three nephews and two March 7, 2002 March 7, 2002 Westfield Avenue in Westfield. Visi- of Union County in Berkeley Heights. tation will take place at the funeral School of Music in Rochester, N.Y., great-nephews. Born on June 19, 1922 in North in 1961. In These Troubled Times . . . home at 9 a.m. today. Interment will Plainfield, the daughter of Agnes The funeral was held on Wednesday, Consider the peace and comfort of pre-planning be at Fairview Cemetery in Westfield. After graduating from Eastman, February 13, at the Episcopal Church and Walter Stewart, she had lived in Mrs. Brooke studied cello with Andre of St. Clement in Alexandria, Va. In lieu of flowers, memorial dona- Scotch Plains for many years. tions may be made to Sister Pat’s Navarra in Paris and obtained her The DeMaine Funeral Home in Mrs. Meyer had been employed Master of Music degree from Bowl- Springfield, Va., was in charge of the offers a Free copy of our Emergency Record Guide Cancer Camp or Helping Hands and as a secretary with Mack Motors in Hearts, both of St. Helen’s Church in ing Green State University in Bowl- arrangements. ( a 16 page guide to help your family locate Plainfield before retiring many years ing Green, Ohio. March 7, 2002 your personal and financial records. ) Westfield. ago. To request your copy, stop by our office, phone or write. March 7, 2002 She played professionally with or- James A. Harris, 70 She was also a volunteer at chestras in Paris, Birmingham and Monday - Friday: 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Muhlenberg Hospital Adult Day James Austin Harris, 70, of South North Carolina and taught string mu- Plainfield died on Wednesday, Feb- Fairview does not employ a sales force - See it all on the Web! Care Center for 15 years, as well as No one will call unless requested. a volunteer with and active sup- Leo J. Wolf, 76 ruary 20, at the Haven Hospice Cen- 1100 East Broad Street • Westfield, NJ 07091 - 0850 www.goleader.com porter of Deborah Heart and Lung ter at JFK Medical Center in Edison. (908) 232 - 0781 Hospital. Leo J. Wolf, 76, of Dunellen died Born in Westfield, he had lived in She was predeceased by her par- on Sunday, March 3, at his home. Plainfield prior to moving to South ents, along with a sister, Helen Born in Rheden, Netherlands, he Plainfield 31 years ago. Gendall, and a brother, Staff Ser- had lived in Plainfield before relo- Mr. Harris had been employed as a geant Walter R. Stewart. cating to Dunellen 41 years ago. supervisor in the shipping and re- Surviving are her husband, Arthur Mr. Wolf had worked as a special ceiving department of Spex Indus- A. Meyer, Sr.; a son, Arthur A. Meyer, consultant at Siemens Hearing In- tries in Edison for 38 years before his Jr.; four daughters, Ruth A. Bender, struments in Piscataway prior to his retirement in 1997. Elaine C. Barney, Debbie L. Boyton retirement in 1991. He was formerly He served in the United States Air and Mary Lou Meyer; a sister, Grace employed at EWC in Kenilworth. Force during the Korean Conflict S. Arnold; eight grandchildren and a A longtime member of the Terrill and later graduated from Lincoln great-grandchild. Road Bible Chapel in Fanwood, he Tech in Newark in 1958. Funeral services were held yester- also served as an Elder and a Sunday He was a member of the Hydewood day, Wednesday, March 6, at the School teacher. Park Baptist Church in North Memorial Funeral Home, 155 South Mr. Wolf was a veteran of World Plainfield and a member of the Free Avenue in Fanwood. Interment fol- War II, having served in the Pacific and Accepted Masons, Keystone lowed at Hillside Cemetery in Scotch Theater with the Dutch Army. Lodge No. 33, in Newark. Plains. Surviving are his wife, Margaret He was predeceased by his sister, Memorial contributions may be “Peggy” Wolf; a son, Gus Leo Wolf Lillian Harris Thompson, in 1996. made to the Scotch Plains Volunteer of Scotch Plains; a daughter, Inge Surviving are his wife of 45 years, Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 325, Scotch Allen of Dunellen; two brothers, Joop Sarah Garrett Harris; a son, Leon R. Plains 07076. Wolf of Zwolle, Netherlands and Harris of Greenville, S.C.; two daugh- March 7, 2002 Klaas Wolf of Velp, Netherlands, ters, Bernice E. Harris of South and six grandchildren. Plainfield and Kimberly E. Harris of Funeral services will be held at 11 Woodbridge; his mother, Bernice G. a.m. today, Thursday, March 7, at the Harris of South Plainfield, and three Dooley Funeral Service, Inc. Memorial Funeral Home, 155 South grandchildren. Avenue in Fanwood. Interment will Funeral services were held on follow at Hillside Cemetery in Scotch Monday, February 25, at the James Caring & Courteous Service to the Plains. W. Conroy Funeral Home in South March 7, 2002 Plainfield. Interment followed at Cranford/Westfield Area Since 1913 Hillside Cemetery in Scotch Plains. MASTER March 7, 2002 MEMORIALS Sarah T. Znyski, 81 Sarah T. Znyski, 81, of Westfield Westfield 524 Central Avenue died on Monday, February 25, at Union Hospital in Union. 556 Westfield Avenue Westfield, NJ (908) 233-2350 Born in Kenilworth, she had lived 233-0255 in Union before moving to Westfield John L. Dooley seven years ago. Manager Mrs. Znyski had been employed as a cafeteria worker for the Union Township school system at the Cen- Designer • Builders of fine tral 5/Jefferson School for 21 years before retiring 20 years ago. MONUMENTS She was a former Girl Scout leader MARKERS at St. Joseph Church in Maplewood. Surviving are her husband, Joseph MAUSOLEUMS V. Znyski; two daughters, Carol Lettered • Cleaned Wysocki and Sharon McHugh; a Cranford brother, James Amoroso; a sister, Rose 218 North Avenue Tim Doerr Mangini, and five grandchildren. 276-0255 A Mass was offered on Wednes- Bruce Bauer day, February 27, at St. Joseph Charles V. Dooley (established 1939) Manager Church, following the funeral from Also: 300 Rt. 37 East the Galante Funeral Home in Union. Interment took place at Hollywood Toms River, NJ Cemetery in Union. (732) 349-2350 March 7, 2002 CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood Thursday, March 7, 2002 Page 9

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Voelker FRESHMAN CLASS-16 STUDENTS Richard A. Zebleckas, Jr. Stefanie G. Katz Caroline L. Webb David C. Demair Jamie S. Quale Elise N. Koerner Amanda L. Wells REGULAR HONOR ROLL Posted for Second Marking Period Elizabeth A. Elko Sean S. Robinson Monique A. Lemus Kristin A. Williams Alexandra Fredas William J. Rollins SOPHOMORE CLASS-67 STUDENTS Jeremy S. Lipstein Kristen L. Wuest Alyson Guerriero Laura Straus WESTFIELD – Edison Interme- EIGHTH GRADE-71 STUDENTS Nora R. Isack Joanna D. Rosenberg Meral N. Akyuz Laura A. Manzi Michelle E. Marr Harry Yang Sean Hager Cheryl Tarnofsky diate School Principal Cheryl Casey Ackermann Alexander Kao Stephanie King Justin S. Rowinsky Kathryn M. Anaczkowski Lauren K. Mcvey Michael R. Zatorski Ying He Suzanne Toriello O’Brien has announced the names of Charles Barber Lindsay Kleiman Rebecca J. Koransky Brittany L. Speer Ryan P. Aspell Andre J. Melendez Jonathan Helfand Douglas Townsend students placed on the Distinguished Joshua Barer Lauren Koepfler Steven C. Kuza Chloe R. Sundstrom Nina G. Baker Daniel E. Metzger HIGH HONOR ROLL Timothy Hou Joseph Tressitt Lauren Bentivegna Thomas Layton Christopher Mattern Nicole L. Tanguy Andre L. Baruch Deryck H. Middleton SENIOR CLASS-17 STUDENTS Honor Rolls and Regular Honor Rolls Maureen Hughes Ted Vincett for the second marking period. Norite Bercovicz Hanna Lee Sara A. Beckerman Amanda Miller Erin L. Breznitsky Pamela Matamoros Christine Isabella Jason Waks Kurt Bieber Andrew Lent REGULAR HONOR ROLL Shaun M. Bendik Peter S. Miller Naor Chazan Daniel S. Nelson DISTINGUISHED HONOR ROLL Gillian Kape Jacob Wasiak Nikki-Lee Birdsey Meng-Jie Li FRESHMAN CLASS-70 STUDENTS Kerolos Bernaba Jared T. Montagna Matthew Denichilo Sharon R. Opila SIXTH GRADE-55 STUDENTS Melanie Kaufhold Jonathan Weintraub Maurice Blackmon Erin Mack Carlene A. Bronikowski Gregory S. Leischner Erica A. Bloom Abraham S. Nam William C. Gonch Matthew T. Ortyl Jessica Anderson Neil Huskey Meredith Kender Robert Whitehead Kristy Britt Kaitlin McGovern Margaret D. Brownell Elizabeth K. Lescano Matthew R. Brennan Jessica E. Neuringer Jessica Green Hana C. Pardon Ben Baron Evan Kelley Stephen Kielar Charles Woehr Sarah Brois Chelsea Mendoza Jenny M. Burke Matthew A. Lobrace Rupnath Chattopadhyay Tuan L. Nguyen Jennifer L. Harrison Magdalene Q. Pepe Kristen Boersig Angela Kerins Julia Korn Cassandra Wright Nicholas Brownstone Darian Merlonghi Aliza E. Burns Sean M. Mahoney Alfredo Chiquillo-Dur Yoav A. Nudell Jacquelin A. L’Heureux Jonathan J. Quijano Lauren Brachman Jaclyn Kirna Matthew Leonard Alexander Wronski Kirsta Burslem Kimberly Milan Scott T. Burrows Amy C. Maines Sean W. Colvin Hyojin T. Park Caitlin Mahony Eva Stepanowicz Kelsi Browning Kaitlin Kominsky Alyssa Lund Caroline Yost Bryan Callahan Samantha Mooney Matthew S. Capodicasa Kelly L. Mcmanus Michael Denichilo Joshua S. Parker Yevgeniya Zhurbinskaya Michelle Catenacci Stephen Morrison Alyson M. Di Fiore Nathan P. Parker Nina Brownstone Alexander Kopp DISTINGUISHED HONOR ROLL Joscelyn N. Chang Amy L. Mills Jonathan Chananie Victor Nolasco Celina N. Chaves Vanessa N. Okoro Stephanie J. Faber Rajalben H. Patel REGULAR HONOR ROLL Emma Byer Alison Lambert EIGHTH GRADE-36 STUDENTS Andrew Calvaruso Toni Ma Andrew Chaves Jillian Olsen Yiu Wah Cheung Michael F. Paraboschi Dani B. Finkel Matthew R. Rien SENIOR CLASS-53 STUDENTS David Ackerman Jessica Graham Scott Camuto Hrvoje Markovic Raymond Chen Kara Petersen Abbegail E. Cohen Lauren E. Perrotta Amanda E. Frank Christina M. Rosa Kaitlyn Adelaar Jillian M. Koscielecki Katharine Anderson Ben Harel Alex Chaves Michael Melillo Alexandra Cortese Jessica Porter Christopher M. D’annunzio Brooke R. Price Robert A. Fusco Christopher J. Russo David E. Baumwoll Michelle L. Lockhart Kevin Block Eric Hewitt Samantha Chu Holly Messina Michael Diaz Alexandra Psyhojos Tiffany S. Davis Sarah J. Quale Michael D. Gallo Juliana K. Sams J. Raymond Bover Steven T. Lowen George Braun Alexander Hodara Catherine Cognetti Christopher Miller Sarah Dobson Sara Rotella Elizabeth A. De Cataldo Michelle M. Regg Roseann S. Ghabour Jeanne M. Schneider Michael J. Boyle Jessica Maggs Samantha Coulson Erik Jacobsen Julie Daurio So Miwa Dina Dondiego Steven Royston Daniel B. Deegan Michael J. Rivera Michael P. Hessemer Alyssa A. Scizak Eugenia Cangialosi Karen A. Mccourt Patrick Daurio Matthew Leong Alison Donohue Ravi Netravali David Dunn Kristen Ryan Anthony P. Dibattista Michelle Rojas Ashley V. Jones Dana A. Skwirut Patrick W. Carroll Jennifer Nigro Sarah Degel Rachel Leopold Keriann Dooley Ellen O’Brien Kristen Fortino Assunta Santonastaso Rachel L. Dolgin Max Rosenheck Timothy G. Karis Benjamin E. Solomon Melissa S. Choynake Michael T. O’Neil Christine Deserio Jessica Lipschutz Katherine Douglas Stephanie Pinheiro Harrison Fox David Schaffer Amy E. Drewes Michael N. Ross Kara M. Kaskiw Christine D. Sullivan Joanna E. Cichon Jennifer L. Ordelt Monica Doss Kari Lobrutto Connor Doyle Michael Rediker Thomas Fringer Rachel Smith Janee M. Easley Jennifer M. Roth Jessica J. Kim Dustin M. Tenenbaum Jay W. Cordes Divyangku H. Patel Matthew Early Rachel Louie Evan Einstein Meredith Rivera Sarah Gerber Christina Sofka Christopher P. Finan Jeremy E. Sanders Daniel T. Kranz Camille E. Tiangco Allison H. De Maio Andrew L. Pavoni Alissa Eisenberg Jessica Moskowitz John Falzon Anna Smith Kyle Gillyard Zal Spialter Hoi Yan Fung Sarah K. Schwartz Robert Kuchinski Camille M. Vecchione Matthew J. Deegan Jennifer Peperoni Lindsay Elbaum Gianna Pafumi Renee Ferio Jacqueline Sull Jeffrey Goldstein Sarah St. Lifer Dakim Gaines Mary M. Shashaty Ilya Laksin Courtney E. Veeck John T. Delmauro Daniel I. Perlee Laura Fernandez Annie Peyton Travis Fox Kelli Sullivan Talisah Harrison Alyson Tieman Kerry M. Gander Alyssa G. Shea Morgan F. Larkin Tamie M. Walker Cecile M. Duong Christine V. Perrotta Allison Fleder Christopher Pinheiro Evan Friedman Liane Sullivan Jessica Heo Alan Tso Johanna S. Ghabour Michael A. Sheffield Joshua D. Liss Daniel M. Wasserman Sonia Dutta Bretton B. Pocorobba Lucy Fromtling Jason Rea Matthew Gelmetti Christine Tolias Brent Hewitt Thaddeus Walsh Rachel M. Goor Samuel O. Slaugh Kimberly A. Lorenzin Ryan Weber Todd M. Duvoisin Kerri L. Quinn Jesse Garfinkel Kay Rogers William Geltzeiler Charles Tripp Meaghan Higgins Lauren Weinstein Karina Gotliboym Erica M. Stuppler Karen E. Lucey Talia R. Weinberg Lindsey I. Filo Chrystal J. Reddersen Sarah Godfrey David Weinstein Katie Goellner Julia Valentin Jillian Hobson Jacqueline Wendel Nicole R. Hagerty William R. Swenson Sara C. Woods Joshua B. Finkelstein Emily F. Rodino Kaitlin Gorman Jennifer Zhu Elizabeth Harbaugh Alexander Wang Benjamin Holt Colin Willard Shannon L. Hassett Michelle P. Swick Tracy Fitzgerald Pietro Rosato HIGH HONOR ROLL Jonathan Holt John Wilt REGULAR HONOR ROLL Kristopher Kagan Julie Zenarosa Laura C. Henderson Sean Varsolona Michael W. Furnari Kathryn E. Rosenberger JUNIOR CLASS-19 STUDENTS Stephanie Zolayvar Samantha Zucker Nicole M. Honeycutt Jennifer A. Villas Shannon L. Gallagher Timothy W. Ryan Vester Howard Heather L. Vitollo Leslie G. Argueta Alicia Lazur Melissa Gassler Amy B. Schwartz REGULAR HONOR ROLL Casey J. Hoynes-O’Connor Andrew J. Watson Jamie M. Buteas Catherine A. Madurski Keisha K. Griffiths Alia A. Shaalan SIXTH GRADE-96 STUDENTS SP-F PTA Council Sponsors Steven E. Kazmierkiewic Brendan F. Weber Rhea Chakraborty Malina M. Milonnet Gabrielle Hanlon Stephen Swenson Rebecca Ackerman Rajmonda Maliqi Hillary J. Klimowicz Kelly A. Zajac Evan D. Chinoy Deanna R. Mustachio Michael C. Heinrich Catherine A. Trombley Lindsey Archambault Jeffrey Manders Jason S. Krueger Katie L. Zaleski Alicia D. Cristiani Sonali D. Phatak Alaina B. Ingram Alfred H. Twu Samantha Avis Pami Marks Annual ‘Think Purple’ Week Robert T. Lasher Adam Zhao Jillian M. Demair Eric D. Pratt Brian W. Kaplun Kimberly J. Weinberg Dennis Bartsch Andrew Martone Eve E. Donovan Amy M. Ryan Lauren S. Weiner Jeremy Bender Adam McCloskey SCOTCH PLAINS – Monday, a.m. HIGH HONOR ROLL Sofia Fayngold Erica Speer Danielle Bercovicz Gillian McGovern March 4, through Friday, March 8, Banners reading, “Think Purple – SOPHOMORE CLASS-33 STUDENTS Laura A. Klastava Nisha S. Tamhankar Rebecca Bieber Julia Medzhitova has been declared “Think Purple SP-F PTA Drug and Alcohol Aware- Flora S. Alexander Meridane O. Nitro Sarah E. Van Wagner Scott Wearley Named Kathryn E. Bantz Scott J. Pober Mitchell Brouwer Evan Merkelson Week” by the Scotch Plains-Fanwood ness Week – Be Smart, Be Safe, Be REGULAR HONOR ROLL Brittany Bryan Montana Metzger Jessica A. Cavanagh Varun Ponmudi To President’s List Parent Teacher Association (PTA) Happy,” will be displayed. With the JUNIOR CLASS-55 STUDENTS Jennifer Calello Erin Miller Council. help of the Fanwood Woman’s Club, Caryn E. Feder Matthew E. Powers WESTFIELD – Plymouth State Gil Chapman Ariel Mone Anthony C. Flagg Ii Allyson B. Salisbury Michael P. Allen Daniel McCruden Established over 10 years ago, the purple bows will be fashioned and Rocco F. Aloe Adam W. Melber College in Plymouth, N.H. has re- Ellen Chu Jennifer Nemeth event includes activities designed to hung throughout both towns uniting Kristi A. Gayara Barie J. Salmon ported that Scott Wearley of Westfield Patrick Clancy Scott Newman Hannah V. Greenspan Tracy L. Salmon Joseph A. Bartolotta Heather Mills Christina Cognetti Christina Obiajulu promote awareness of the damage the entire community in Think Purple Lauren L. Haertlein Elaine G. Shea Kathryn A. Benski Kristen E. Miner was placed on the President’s List Craig Cognetti Carolyn Ortiz-Wood caused by drugs and alcohol and to Week. Cheryl L. Kaplun Victoria S. Shelus Kerri A. Bujnowski Megan A. O’Leary for the fall semester of the 2001- Elise Colasanti Mia Pafumi remind students of the support of A brochure encapsulating the David Chang Melinda Palomares 2002 academic year. Caitlin Comforti Susannah Page-Katz their families and the community in campaign’s purpose and the week’s Christine Nowicki Earns Thomas Cho Zennie A. Piedad Marlena Cortese Marissa Perch rejecting such abuse. activities will be distributed through- Breanne T. Crawford Elizabeth A. Pilkington Melvin Diep Evan Porch Each elementary school will host out the community. These brochures Dean’s List Recognition Alyssa David John Piniat Alex Falk Kimberly Pulliam Stephanie DeMarco Abby Price John R. Hatfield Earns an assembly entitled “The Million will be available at local libraries, WESTFIELD – Christine Nowicki Katie E. Downey Karlene Quigley Caroline Fallon Carolyn Raphael Dollar Machine – Caring Coach Pro- merchants, houses of worship and of Westfield has been named to the Andrew Foltz-Morrison Charles Read Cristina M. Fabiano Megan A. Reddington Honors at Fairleigh gram,” sponsored by New Jersey Ladies Night Out, which will be Ohio University Dean’s List for the fall Eric D. Fields Daniel M. Rosenkrantz Jamie Freeman Austin Rolnick quarter 2001-2002. WESTFIELD – The Dean’s Olympia Gaglioti Krista Ruschmann Family Care during which “Robbie presented by the SP-F Municipal Sara A. Finkelstein Alexandra H. Rosloff the Robot” will promote healthy Alliance at Terrill Middle School on A graduate of Westfield High School, Benjamin D. Flath Jessica S. Seto and Honors Lists for the fall Kathryn Galasso Daniel Selert term, 2001, of the Edward Wil- Anne Galligan Elizabeth Shannon choices. March 5 at 7:30 p.m. Christine is a freshman with an unde- Lynne Ganley Jordan Sharif In the middle schools, assemblies clared art major. She is the daughter of Jeremy Deegan Earns liams Program of the New Col- Brian Gibbons Stephanie Slodyczka regarding healthy lifestyle choices, Fairfield University Drs. David Nowicki and Elaine Swingle. lege of General and Continuing Julie Greener Rachel St. Lifer such as anger management, will be Places Edward Hogan First Honors Standing Studies at Fairleigh Dickinson Joshua Gribbin Patrick Stanley presented by David Street. In addi- Erik H. Lund Named WESTFIELD – Bayley-Ellard University has announced that Allen Gurdus Anthony Szwarc tion, purple pencils, featuring an anti- On Fall Dean’s List High School has announced that Jer- Westfield resident John R. Diane Hagmann Alexander Tarlow substance abuse message will be dis- WESTFIELD — Fairfield Uni- To Dean’s List for Fall emy Deegan, an 11th grader from Hatfield received Honors dis- Jessica Harmer Joseph Vall-Llobera tributed in the elementary schools. versity in Fairfield, Conn. has an- WESTFIELD – Provost and Dean Westfield, has been cited for First tinction. Claire Harris Angela Valles Joachim J. Scholz of Washington Thomas Hogaboom Brittany Van Sickle Wednesday, March 6, will be des- nounced that Edward Hogan of Honors during the second quarter. Alexandria Hurtt Nicole Venezia ignated Purple Day, when all are Westfield was named to the Dean’s College in Chestertown, Md. has re- Matthew Jekelis Bethany Verdone encouraged to wear something purple List for the fall 2001 semester. ported that Erik H. Lund, the son of Henry Kaye Paul Waksman to keep the spirit of the week in full Edward is majoring in computer Mr. and Mrs. Albert Lund of Westfield, Ross Kleiman Dylan Wallace view. engineering at Fairfield University. has been named to the Dean’s List for ARE YOU Kristen Koepfler Gwendolyn Walsh “Think Purple Week” will begin a A graduate of Westfield High School, the fall 2001 semester. Stephen Koepfler Arielle Wegbreit series of activities that continue he plans a career in the computer IGNORING A Stephanie Korunow Lauren Weiner through until graduation, culminat- technology field. Lynchburg College Cristine Kowalski Reece Weiner ing in Project Graduation. All stu- Robert Kudla Kristian Wendel WARNING Alexi Kuska Caitlin Whitlock dents in the district are involved. Jennifer M. Matro Places Greenstein Katherine Lee Cathryn Winchester For example, in the Hearts and Awarded Honors On Fall Dean’s List SIGN? Suzanne Lorusso Mikayla Winfield Hands Program, elementary students Mitchael Mahar Matthew Wolski create messages to individual high WESTFIELD – Jennifer Madeline WESTFIELD – Lynchburg Col- Snoring may be school seniors, urging them to stay Matro of Westfield has been placed lege in Lynchburg, Va. has revealed SNORING a symptom of sleep DISTINGUISHED HONOR ROLL safe and to avoid drug and alcohol on the Dean’s List for the 2001 fall that Westfield resident Jonathan SEVENTH GRADE-52 STUDENTS apnea, a potentially life- abuse. These missives are displayed term at Duke University in Durham, Greenstein has earned Dean’s List threatening sleep disorder Amy Altszuler Nathan Margolin N.C. Honors. Derek Anderson Pauline Martin throughout the high school during linked to high blood pressure, Brian Bayne Erin McCarthy May. Jennifer is the daughter of Mr. and Jonathan is the son of Mr. and Mrs. stroke and heart attack. If you Amy Behr Katherine Morgan Middle school pupils write the Mrs. Thomas G. Matro of Westfield. Richard Greenstein of Westfield. think you or someone you love may Matthew Bogen Carolyn Mulvey same type of message on postcards be at risk, call for an appointment today. Emily Bregman Caitlin Murphy and mail them to the graduating class. Beth Budnick Stephanie Musat On May 3, high school students will Diagnosis and treatment of Brian Checchio Jeffrey Mysel attend an assembly presented by the pediatric sleep disorders also available. Christina Chen Jarret Petrillo New Jersey Department of Correc- Brian Corea Justin Petrillo tions, entitled “Project Pride.” Call 973-971- 4567 • Sleep Disorder Center Kathryn Cronen Stephanie Raphael Accredited by American Sleep Disorder Association Kristen Dilzell Daniella Regencia Minimum custody offenders from Westfield / Mountainside Chapter Elizabeth Falzon Jessica Riegel a state correctional facility will dis- Lauren Finestein Melanie Schor cuss their personal stories of how Help Can’t Wait Kaitlin Fleck Allison Simon involvement with drugs or alcohol Call: 1-888-999-HELP (4357) Morristown Memorial Hospital Jason Frost Jenna Skoller led to their crisis and incarceration. One Call Does It All ATLANTIC HEALTH SYSTEM Lindsay Goldberg Arielle Smelkinson Their testimony will act as a deter- Andrew Goldman Caroline Steller rent to students faced with similar Tax Deductible • Free Towing Marissa Goldner Satya Tagat choices, particularly during the prom Any Make / Any Model • Cars Trucks & Vans Kelly Ann Hausseguy Julie Tiedrich * Some restrictions apply. Advertising supplied by SAS Ilana Kaplan William Uhr and graduation season. Valerie Keil Josh Wasserman The community is involved in sev- James Kelly Kathryn Werner eral ways. In cooperation with the Erika Kettleson Ayn Wisler Partnership for a Drug-Free New Jer- Neha Limaye George Xing sey, a parent workshop, “The 15 Tiffany Yang Minute Child-Break” will be pre- Chloe Zeitounian sented. The workshop will address REGULAR HONOR ROLL the importance of communication, SEVENTH GRADE-90 STUDENTS including how to discuss drugs and Our Westfield Physicians have moved Randi Ackerman Mary Anna McCabe alcohol with your child. Claire Albanese Kevin McDermott The program will be offered dur- to a new office, effective March, 4, 2002 Aubrey Ambinder Daniel Melillo ing the day and in the evening at Erica Ammermuller Harrison Mercado different locations to accommodate Kaitlyn Anness Georgia Mierswa everyone’s schedule at the following Internal Medicine Philip Anton Erin Moran times: March 4 at McGinn Elemen- Dr. Nicholas Yatrakis Jillian Aronson Jessica Moran tary School, 7:30 p.m.; Tuesday, John Attanasio Natalie Narotzky Dr. Mark Matthews Victoria Attanasio Rachel Newberg March 5 at Brunner Elementary Tristan Bellotti Kim O’Donnell-Pickert School, 10 a.m.; March 6 at Coles Pediatrics Joshua Bornstein Ojus Patil Elementary School, 7:30 p.m.; Thurs- Dr. Ghitta Eibschutz Meg Buttrick Cara Paulan day, March 7, at School One El- Justin Chu Sarah Pecker ementary, 9:45 a.m.; and March 8 at Tracy Dalton Joseph Penczak Evergreen Elementary School, 10 Jennifer Danielsson Tara Picaro 560 Springfield Avenue Amanda Diaz Brittany Pryor Westfield, New Jersey Nicole DiBenedetto Adric Quackenbush Daniel Dickson Shanna Quackenbush 908-228-3600 Kelly Dohm Brittany Reyes Casey Elkoury Blair Rolnick Certified H.S. 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By DAVID B. CORBIN Schvey of Millburn (M), 6-0. led to a three-point nearfall, but 142-lbs, pinned Ed Gibbons of Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Francavilla scored a first-period Connelly remembered that a bout is Chatham in 3:34 in the quarterfinals Westfield High School and Scotch takedown, a second-period reversal designed to last six minutes and he with a double-arm corkscrew. Plains-Fanwood High School have and a penalty point, and a third- used that time to allow Gura to get a In the semifinals, against second- turned many heads by showing a period reversal to decision talented view of the lights. seeded Mike Whalen of Parsippany strong presence at the Region 3 Wres- freshman Ross Baldwin (25-4) of “In the first period, I was a nervous (Par), Francavilla trailed 4-0 but came tling Tournament concluded in Union New Providence (NPr), 7-2, in the wreck. He caught me with a barrel to life in the third period with an on March 2. The Raiders qualified finals. escape, a takedown and a three-point eight wrestlers and the Blue Devils “I wrestled well from neutral nearfall while yielding a reversal to qualified seven wrestlers. and did what I wanted to do, take the bout into overtime. In over- In the end, the Raiders advanced came out and scored. On top, I time, he took Whalen to the mats and three wrestlers – 105-lb. sophomore was a little conservative and quickly pinned him using a step-over Derek Francavilla (first), 142-lb. se- got reversed but I got the job double grapevine in 6:52. Fred Lecomte for The Westfield Leader and The Times nior Lucas Francavilla (second) and done,” said Francavilla. “I used a move that my brother has COLLECTING BACK POINTS...Raider Derek Francavilla, top, has Union 121-lb. sophomore Eric Connelly Blue Devil Joe DeCampo been telling me to use all year. He Farmer Tom Duffy in a tough situation in the 105-lb. quarterfinal bout. (third) – to the state preliminary round (22-8) slicked past Brearley’s CONTINUED ON PAGE 13 held in Union on March 5. Blue (Br) Marc Yospin, 7-5 in the Devil junior Joe DeCampo also ad- 121-lb. preliminaries and re- vanced by placing second in the 121- ceived the sixth seed. He scored KLIMOWICZ LEADS WITH 16, PENNELLA SCORES 15 lb. class. a takedown late in the third Derek Francavilla – 30-0 – proved period to stun third-seeded that he deserved to be the top seed by Mike Cilento of Colonia, 7-5 virtually breezing to the title. First, then escaped with three sec- Raider Girls’ ‘Run & Shoot’ he severed relationships with Tom onds remaining to topple sec- Duffy of Union (U) by pinning him ond-seeded Dan DeAndrea of in 2:55 using a guillotine. South Plainfield (SoP), 3-2, to “I want to win this thing, so it was advance to the finals. good to get this first one out of the “My conditioning basically Downs Falcon Cagers, 70-40 way,” commented Francavilla. “Al- saved me,” said DeCampo. “I though I drew one of the lower seeds, heard my coaches yelling ‘10 By FRED LECOMTE 16-8 Jefferson Falcons, 70-40, in the beginning they were right there with I used stuff I’m going to need in the seconds left’. I shot up and Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times quarterfinals on February 27 in us, so we kept on turning it up a notch later rounds, so it took me into the escaped.” The 20-4 Scotch Plains-Fanwood Scotch Plains. Freshman center and I think just running on them, we second period to get the pin. But that DeCampo’s wrestling style, High School girls’ basketball team Hillary Klimowicz came off the really tried to get them tired.” was what I was looking for, so I’m however, did not hold up well opened its NJSIAA North Jersey, David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times bench in the second quarter and went In the first quarter, the Falcons set satisfied.” against top-seeded Amin GREAT ESCAPE...Blue Devil Joe DeCampo Section 2, Group 3, Tournament in on to pump in 16 points and grab 13 the pace and had the Raiders stand- In the semis, he controlled Greg Queen, who registered four escapes with three seconds left to win 3-2 over devastating fashion, by clipping the rebounds while junior guard Lind- ing on their heels somewhat. Falcon takedowns 121-lb. Dan DeAndrea of South Plainfield. say Pennella con- junior Dawn Gilcrest made the dif- – the final tributed with 15 ference known, using her aggres- one a nifty bar- roll and I didn’t know what to do. points and six as- siveness to throw the Raiders off rel roll that re- That was the last move I was expect- sists. their game while scoring eight points. sulted in a fall ing from him because he is usually a “We were a little As the quarter ended, the Falcons in 4:54. double guy,” explained Connelly of uptight in the first jumped out with a 14-10 edge. Raider Gura. “I said in my mind, I can’t stop quarter. I don’t “The first period was a little slow Connelly (121- now, so I just kept wrestling and think it was nerves, for us,” said Raider Head Coach Brian lb.) won an 8-2 came back.” we just didn’t box Homm. “First state game, not having decision over In the semifinals, Connelly had a out as well as we played for two weeks caused us to be Pat Potok of late surge and nearly pinned Queen should of,” said a little nervous I think, so we came North late in the third period but fell short, Pennella. “Later in out a little cautious. We look to open Plainfield then losing 9-8. He was not short of scor- the game we real- it up a little more from now on.” came from be- ing points, however, in the ized we could run Things changed drastically in the hind in the wrestleoffs. After demolishing on them, so we second quarter when the Raiders quarterfinals to Cilento, 13-6, he claimed third place boxed out well, rumbled up and down the court and defeat John by stopping DeAndrea, 6-1. and did the quick the defense dominated the boards. Gura of Roselle “After I lost to Queen by one point, outlet. Jenny did a Klimowicz entered the game and Park (RP), 11- I just said that I had to keep pushing,” good job getting made her presence known immedi- Fred Lecomte for The Westfield Leader and The Times 8. Gura stunned said Connelly. “I didn’t want to end down the court and ately as she fired away with eight SEDATING A COUGAR...Raider Lucas Francavilla, top, Connelly in the my season on a downfall and I came Hillary did a great points. Crisp and accurate ball-con- works an arm bar and a wristlock on Chatham Cougar Ed first period with out successful.” Gibbons in the 142-lb. quarterfinal bout. job looking up and trol, great play selection and execu- a takedown that Lucas Francavilla, seeded third at giving off the ball, tion resulted in 23-points and a for- Fred Lecomte for The Westfield Leader and The Times so we just kept midable 33-19 halftime lead. SETTING UP THE PLAYS...Raider Jen Burke was suc- breaking on them In the second half, the Raiders cessful setting up the plays in the state game against and ran. They were dished out more of the same. Slick Police Lay Down Law, Beat Jefferson. Burke also scored nine points. a good team. In the CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 Firefighters, 58-53, for Charity DESERIO BUCKETS 18 POINTS, GRABS 12 REBOUNDS Blue Devil Cagers Uprooted By STEVEN KRAKAUER ment, Coach Kelly’s prediction Before the game, a little friendly Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times proved incorrect as the Police De- competition heated on the court as, “We will lock down the police partment won the “bravest vs. finest” responding to Kelly’s hunch, Police department tonight,” said Firefighter contest, 58-53. The high school gym Chief Bernard Tracy said, “I’m a Coach Dan Kelly before the first ever was sold out, with more than 1,200 man of action, not words. We’ll see By Colonials, 65-47, in States Westfield Police-Fire Department tickets purchased. All proceeds from what happens. I just hope no one gets Basketball game on March 1 at that went to the memorial fund, while hurt.” By STEVEN KRAKAUER strong, scoring 14 points and grab- three assists and three steals, tallied Westfield High School (WHS). All more than $700 that was collected The Westfield High School Tele- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times bing five rebounds. He finished the nine rebounds and six points. proceeds from the event were do- during an ongoing 50-50 raffle that vision station filmed the entire game The state tournament was a wel- game with 18 points and 12 rebounds, The third quarter showed the Blue nated to a September 11 fund. night was donated to the fund as for TV-36, while Lenny Cathcart and come change to the end of the as well as two assists, three steals and CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 Unfortunately for the Fire Depart- well. WHS senior Adam Turner announced Westfield High School boys’ basket- three blocks. the game. ball team’s season. Not since the Colonial Myke Lattimore shot 4- The Westfield Police/Fire Fife and 1980’s were they even involved in for-4 from the free-throw line, nailed RAIDER SOCCER CAMP Drum Core performed to the packed the tournament, which requires 10 a three-pointer and pulled five re- PRESENTS crowd before the opening tip-off. wins during the regular season, and bounds in the first quarter. Lattimore Spring 2002 Mini Camp After the introduction of each player, this season they had the honor of finished with a game-high 25 points at complete with pumping music and winning their first-round match up – 10-for-11 in free throws – and four Scotch Plains Fanwood loud roars from the fans, the ceremo- against the Union Farmers. But in steals. High School nial tip-off was conducted by the second round they met the No. 9 The Colonials extended their lead Director Home of the Tom Breznitsky 7 time Westfield Mayor Greg McDermott. Morristown, and lost, 65-47, in in the second quarter with an early 12- SP-FHS NJ State Champion The first quarter proved to be rela- Morristown on February 27. 6 run. Late in that quarter, big Colo- Boys’ Varsity Coach Boys’ Soccer Team tively even, as the WFD edged ahead The Blue Devils took the offensive nial forward Jason Clarke jammed with just a one-point lead. Free throw in the first quarter, with senior Adam home a one-handed alley-oop dunk shooting proved to be on the Fire Turner recording two quick steals and upping the lead to 33-20 at halftime. March 26 - 28 • 9:00-12:00 Department’s side, as captain Tony Dan DeSerio netting six points in the Morristown led in rebounds (19-9) Call For Summer Camp Brochure Tiller and Brandon Lopresti shot 4- first two minutes. The Colonials, how- at the half, but Westfield led in steals for-4 combined from the stripe. The ever, drove the ball to the lane hard, (9-5), assists (8-5) and blocks (2-0). “Tactics and Techniques” WPD shot just 50 percent from the and thus reached the free-throw line Morristown’s Jahmar Thorpe, who line. often, shooting 5-9 from the charity finished with 14 points, 12 rebounds, (908) 322-6102 Fireman Tim Brennan nailed a big stripe in the first quarter. three-pointer to start the second quar- “They forced us to have to guard ter. For both teams, physical play on them inside, and they were able to either Westfield Baseball League either end of the court showed that score or get the foul,” DeSerio said. Lauren Pass for The Westfield Leader and The Times CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 DeSerio finished the first quarter SPRING TRYOUTS VYING FOR THE BASKETBALL...Firefighter Kevin McCormack, No. 17, and Detective Gregory “H. 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You must be C O M P A N Y registered with the WBL prior to tryouts. If you wish to be considered, you are encouraged to attend both tryout dates. If that is impossible, you will still be considered, but your tryout evaluation will be limited to only one Residential - Construction opportunity. Please bring your glove and bat. * see below. Commercial - Bridge Loans Check the schedule carefully for the correct time and Good luck to all! 908-322-6405 Questions or for more information: Local (908) 789-2730 MAJORS PONYS Toll Free (888) 489-9680 Kevin Scanlon – 232-6880 Brad Chananie – 233-4227233-4767 InIn case case ofof inclementinclement weather weather, call thetryouts WBL willmessage be held center on for March Information 10 & 233-476717, same Tear-Offs • Re-Roofs Pager (908) 535-8244 time & places. [email protected] 7th & 8th grade Pony League games will be played on Sundays. All 7th graders Repairs • Gutters who make the Pony League team will be required to play in the University Leaque as well as the Pony’s. Licenced Mortgage Bankers - NJ Dept. of Banking A maximum of only six 4th Grade / 10 year olds may be selected to play in the Free Estimates • Fully Insured Equal Housing lender major leagues. CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK Page 12 Thursday, March 7, 2002 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION

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truly they were the “finest” and the points, while “H Munster” tallied 16 “bravest”. Policeman Jamie “Mugsy” points, nine rebounds, two assists and McCullough took a huge charge in two thefts. McCormack finished with the lane. He finished with four re- eight points and 10 boards, as well as bounds. a game-high six assists. Skubish to- As the final seconds of the half taled five points and a game-high 14 wound down, the fire and police de- rebounds and two blocks. partments were knotted at 27. Each The police department led by as team had 23 rebounds and the police much as 12 during the final quarter, led in assists (7-6) while the firemen but with five seconds left the WFD led in steals (6-4). Free throw shoot- cut the lead to only three on a Lopresti ing was a minor problem for co- three-pointer, but the rally came too- captain Kevin McCormack of the little too-late for the fire guys. Lauren Pass for The Westfield Leader and The Times fire department, who was 1-5 from “We made our shots down the SHOOTING THE “COOL BREEZE”...Police Chief Bernard “Cool Breeze” the line. Tiller had 12 points in the stretch. We also played good de- Tracy and Fire Chief John “Caz” Castellano horse around during half time at first half, and was the WFD’s leading fense,” said “Mustang” Freeman, who the charity basketball game. scorer, while Preston “Mustang” finished with 18 points, 11 rebounds Freeman was the leading scorer for and three assists. the WPD in the first half with eight. Also playing well for the WPD At halftime, planned activities for was Greg Hobson, who had three Blue Devil Cagers Uprooted the attendees were presented, includ- assists, Ron “The Bottom Line” Allen ing a free-throw shooting contest for who had two points and three re- prizes. The half-hour break gave time bounds and Sandra “Cookie” Cham- By Colonials, 65-47, in States for families and players to interact. bers who had three assists. Cham- The third quarter got underway as bers helped to co-ordinate the event CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 Bernard “Cool Breeze” Tracy dished as well. Devils coming out strong, as Jay amassed a team-high of six steals Fred Lecomte for The Westfield Leader and The Times off to Jeff “Slim Shady” Johnson for For the WFD, John Peterson had Cook intercepted two passes, dished and Cook netted 13 points and four FIGHTING FOR THE REBOUND...Raiders Lindsay Pennella, No. 33, and the three-pointer. “Slim Shady” fin- seven points and 13 rebounds, Tim them to Eric Turner, and he nailed assists as well as four steals. Jim Hillary Klimowicz, grabbing the ball, fight for the rebound against the Jefferson ished with four points and five re- Brennan netted three points, two re- both three-balls, cutting the McKeon scored two points and dished Falcons. The Raiders defeated the Falcons, 70-40. bounds. Minutes later, after numer- bounds, two steals and Mike Brennan Morristown lead to only seven. off four assists. ous misses from the outside, “Cool had one theft and one block. Westfield continued their rampage, Morristown showed sparks in the Breeze”, who finished with 13 “This gave us a chance to meet the eventually finishing their run at 10- forms of point-guard Andre Harris points, finally whooshed the bot- firefighters, guys who we don’t usu- 2. The Colonials recovered to take a (six points, five rebounds, seven as- Raider Girls’ ‘Run & Shoot’ tom of the net and sank his first ally get to know. It really brought up 47-35 lead at the end of the quarter. sists, seven steals) and Janil Moore three-pointer. Later in the quarter morale for both departments,” Free- In the fourth quarter, Thorpe be- (six points, three rebounds, three as- the Chief would hit his second three- man said. gan early by jamming home an alley- sists). Downs Falcon Cagers, 70-40 ball, giving the police a 40-33 lead. Even though Lopresti was on the oop pass from Andre Harris and the Reflecting on the season as a whole, Tracey also had six rebounds and a losing team, he too saw how worth- Colonials went on to outscore DeSerio saw the experience as a posi- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 team-high four assists. while the event was. “It’s good to Westfield, 18-12. tive. “I’m happy with our season Playing well in the third quarter have this type of event. We should Morristown shot an incredible overall. It was good by any high steals, blocked shots and great ball to end the one-sided affair at 70-40. was Lopresti, who hit his third three- have these all the time,” he said. handling continued, while the ball amount of foul shots in the game, 30, school team’s standards, but obvi- Freshman Jenny Burke and senior pointer during that time. He finished Mayor McDermott also appreci- began to erode the inside of the net. Kellie LaForge each netted nine and made 17. They advanced to the ously there’s still a part of me that with four three-pointers, 18 points, ated the well-received b-ball game. next round of the state tournament believes we could have done a lot The Falcons fluttered aimlessly and points. Senior Erin Gillooly and five rebounds and a game-high four “This was great for the town, plus it the Raiders commanded a 56-26 lead but lost to Elizabeth. more,” he said. sophomore Katie Feeley put in seven steals. The quarter ended with the was great for these guys,” he said. “It at the end the third quarter. each, freshman Maura Gillooly con- Eric Turner, finished with 12 points Westfield 12 8 15 12 47 police on top, 47-39. gives the town a chance to see who and three steals, Adam Turner Morristown 16 17 14 18 65 Meanwhile, Coach Homm shared tributed five and Megan Reddington In the fourth quarter, free throws their police and fire squads are, and his taste of sweet victory with all- added two. were abound as Frank “Rocky” that is what’s really important.” around substitutions. The bench re- After the game, Burke said, “We Padovano, “Mustang” and Greg “H A sweaty “Mustang” Freeman re- Union County Girls Basketball sponded well and maintained domi- wanted to start the game rather safely Munster” Kasko went to the line for flected on the events as the crowd nance over the Falcons, adding 14 early on, because in the counties we the WPD, while McCormack and began filing out. “This is great for additional points in the fourth quarter kind of fell apart. I didn’t play well Skubish saw the charity stripe for the community policing, and that’s what Sectional Tourney Results: there, so I wanted to make up for that WFD. Padovano finished with four it’s all about.” PUBLIC NOTICE game. I needed to set up and run the NORTH, GROUP 4: neers and Allison Shaughnessy BOARD OF EDUCATION plays well and get the ball to the right Union 61, Roxbury 40 scored 14 points. Amanda Zoch had WESTFIELD, NEW JERSEY people, so I’m really pleased that I Raider Hoopmen Get Bitten Monique Blake pumped in 25 14 for Kinnelon. NOTICE TO BIDDERS was able to perform well today.” points and pulled down 16 rebounds New Providence 16 23 10 11 60 In conclusion, Coach Homm said, for the Farmers. Kinnelon (16-8) 4 10 17 18 49 Sealed quotes will be received by the Board of Education of the Westfield School “The girls did a great job! We kept By Cougars in Sectionals Roxbury (12-12) 10 12 10 8 40 Butler 48, New Providence 20 District, Union County, New Jersey, at the running on them and got the fast Union (19-5) 13 19 17 12 61 (Quarters) Board of Education, 302 Elm Street, West- break going, so we were able to put The Cranford High School boys’ came to life in the second half. Morristown 48, Elizabeth 32 Machin scored eight points for the field, New Jersey, for the following supplies, a lot of points on the board. Our Cranford finished with eight 3-point- equipment or services: basketball team zoomed with a 20- Patrina Drayton put in 13 points Pioneers. defense played well, we kept pres- 12, fourth-quarter run to snip Scotch ers to the Raiders’ four. QUOTE FOR: for Elizabeth and Jen Harris scored New Prov. (15-9) 2 9 5 4 20 Q3-1 AUDIO VIDEO REPAIR FOR THE suring them with the full court press, Plains-Fanwood, 56-54, in the first Senior Adam Bendik, who buck- 13 for the Colonials. Butler (21-3) 14 13 10 11 48 2002-2003 SCHOOL YEAR which caused them to turn over the round of the NJSIAA/First Union eted three 3-pointers, led the Raiders Morristown (20-6) 14 9 11 14 48 QUOTE DUE: ball, so we converted a lot of points PAROCHIAL A: North Jersey, Section 2, Group 3 with 16 points. Seniors Steve Will- Elizabeth (17-7) 6 7 12 7 32 MARCH 18, 2002 AT 11:30 AM off of that. It was a great all around tournament in Cranford on February iams sank 12 points, Mike Brennan Paramus Catholic 52, Union Catho- The quotes will be received at the Admin- performance. I’m happy with the NORTH, GROUP 3: lic 46 istration Building, 302 Elm Street, West- 26. Cougar senior Chris DeSimone rolled in 11 and Andwar Montgom- outcome the way it was.” banged in two 3-pointers early in the ery netted 10 Junior Kyle Adams Scotch Plains-Fanwood 70, Kenyail Johnson and Amy Snyder field, New Jersey 07090, on the date and at Jefferson 40 scored 16 and 13 points, respectively, the time indicated, and then publicly opened Jefferson (16-8) 14 5 7 14 40 fourth quarter to ignite the come- scored five points. and read aloud. Sc. Pl.-Fan. (20-4) 10 23 23 14 70 back. Hanif Davis led the 13-10 Cougars See story. for the Vikings. Lisa Mortkowitz, Quote must be in compliance with speci- The Raiders (12-13) held the hot- with 17 points, including three 3- Jefferson (16-8) 14 5 7 14 40 who scored seven points, grabbed 12 fications. Quote must be made on the pro- PUBLIC NOTICE Sc. Pl.-Fan. (20-4) 10 23 23 14 70 rebounds. posal forms in the manner designated. Pro- ter hand in the first half and took a pointers. Jon Brown fired in 14 points, posals must he endorsed on the outside of UNION COUNTY BOARD 28-20 lead into the locker room but including two from 3-point range. Cranford 56, Rahway 51 Union Cath. (18-7) 10 14 11 17 52 the sealed envelope, with the name of the OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS the 3-point shooting of the Cougars DeSimone finished with eight points. Lauren O’Donnell, Gillian Murray Paramus C. (21-4) 7 8 12 19 46‘ bidder, the bidder’s address and the name NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD of the supplies, equipment, or services for Date Adopted: February 28, 2002 PUBLIC NOTICE Sc. Pl.-Fanwood 9 19 14 12 54 and Sharon Majors scored 19, 17 and SEMIFINALS: which the bid is submitted. It is understood Public Notice is hereby given that the Cranford 8 12 16 20 56 10 points for the victorious Cougars. Group 3: Scotch Plains-Fanwood and agreed that proposals may be delivered Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- UNION COUNTY BOARD Chante Small sank 22 for the Indians. 52, Cranford 47 before the time or at the place specified for ers has awarded a contract without com- OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS PUBLIC NOTICE Maura Gillooly, who finished with opening. The Board of Education assumes petitive bidding as a professional service or NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD Cranford (12-10) 11 10 16 19 56 Rahway (15-6) 14 5 16 16 51 five points, nailed a 3-pointer and no responsibility for quotes mailed or misdi- extraordinary, unspecifiable service pursu- Date Adopted: February 28, 2002 SHERIFF’S SALE rected in delivery. ant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a). This con- Public Notice is hereby given that the SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, Hillary Klimowicz, who finished with tract and the resolution authorizing it is Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- NORTH, GROUP 2: The Board of Education of the Town of CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, Roselle 58, Newark Tech 38 16 points and 11 rebounds, hit a Westfield, in Union County, New Jersey, available for public inspection in the Office ers has awarded a contract without com- DOCKET NO. F-1672-01 jumper and two free throws late in reserves the right to accept or reject any of the Clerk of the Board. petitive bidding as a professional service or CHASE MANHATTAN MORTGAGE Lori and Luci Custis fired in 19 extraordinary, unspecifiable service pursu- the fourth quarter to ensure victory and/or all quotes for the whole or any part RESOLUTION NO. 260-2002 CORPORATION, PLAINTIFF vs. and 15 points, respectively, for the ant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a). This con- and waive any informalities in the interest of (Amending Resolution 67-2002) MICHAEL COLE; GREEN TREE FINAN- for the 21-4 Raiders. Jen Burke net- tract and the resolution authorizing it is Lady Rams. the Board of Education. AWARDED TO: DeCotiis, Fitzpatrick CIAL SERVICING CORPORATION; ET ted 13 points, Erin Gillooly and Lind- available for public inspection in the Office Bidders are required to comply with the Gluck Hayden & Cole, 500 Frank W. Burr ALS, DEFENDANT. Tech (10-6) 5 6 9 18 38 of the Clerk of the Board. say Pennella each scored eight and requirements of P.L. 1975, C.127, (NJAC Boulevard, Teaneck, New Jersey CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, Roselle (17-6) 10 13 22 13 58 Kellie LaForge added two. 17:27). SERVICES: To increase the appropria- RESOLUTION NO. 248-2002 DATED OCTOBER 4, 2001 FOR SALE Roselle Catholic 72, Paterson By order of the Town of Westfield Board tion to provide additional legal counsel rep- AWARDED TO: McKesson Medical Sur- OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. Cranford (12-11) 10 11 15 11 47 of Education, Union County. New Jersey. resenting the County of Union in a litigation gical, 180 Herrod Boulevard, Suite 1B, Day- By virtue of the above-stated writ of ex- Catholic 64 Sc. Pl.-Fanwood 15 8 12 17 52 Robert A. Berman ecution to me directed I shall expose for sale The Lions got 24 points from Liz matter entitled GREAT-WEST INSUR- ton, Ohio Parochial A: Immaculate Heart 47, Board Secretary ANCE CO. V. UNION COUNTY ET AL. SERVICES: To provide a comprehen- by public vendue, at the Union County Ad- Imbriacco. 1 T - 3/7/02, The Leader Fee: $39.78 COST: $50,000 for a new total contract sive medical/surgical product procurement ministration Building, 1st Floor, 10 Roselle Catholic 35 amount of $95,000. and inventory management system. Elizabethtown Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jer- Roselle C. 14 12 8 15 11 12 72 Meaghan Malone put in 13 points PUBLIC NOTICE M. Elizabeth Genievich PERIOD: 1/1/02 - 12/31/02 sey on WEDNESDAY THE 3RD DAY OF Paterson C. 16 4 17 12 11 4 64 for Roselle Catholic and Liz Clerk of the Board COST: $450,000 APRIL A.D., 2002 at two o’clock in the NORTH, GROUP 1: Imbriacco scored 12. SHERIFF’S SALE 1 T - 3/7/02, The Leader Fee: $24.99 M. Elizabeth Genievich afternoon of said day. All successful bid- New Providence 60, Kinnelon 49 SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, Clerk of the Board ders must have 20% of their bid available in Roselle Cath. 5 8 9 13 35 CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, PUBLIC NOTICE 1 T - 3/7/02, The Leader Fee: $22.44 cash or certified check at the conclusion of (1st Round) Immaculate Heart 9 10 8 20 47 DOCKET NO. F-5932-98 the sales. Stephanie Machin pushed in a CROSSLAND MORTGAGE CORPO- SHERIFF’S SALE PUBLIC NOTICE The judgment amount is EIGHTY THREE season-high 29 points for the Pio- Group 4: Union 49, Columbia 42 RATION, PLAINTIFF vs. MYRENDIA SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, THOUSAND ONE-HUNDRED EIGHTY Monique Blake scored 29 points CARTER, DEFENDANT. CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, SHERIFF’S SALE TWO & 67/100 ($83,182.67). for the Farmers. CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, DOCKET NO. F-15990-01 SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, The land referred to in this Commitment is PUBLIC NOTICE DATED JANUARY 24, 2000 FOR SALE FGC COMMERCIAL MORTGAGE FI- CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, described as follows: Columbia (14-11) 11 14 5 12 42 OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. NANCE DBA FREMONT MORTGAGE, DOCKET NO. F-5662-00 ALL THAT CERTAIN TRACT, PARCEL SHERIFF’S SALE Union (20-5) 7 12 18 12 49 By virtue of the above-stated writ of ex- PLAINTIFF vs. MICHELE PRIDGEN, ET FIRST ALLIANCE MORTGAGE COM- AND LOT OF LAND LYING AND BEING SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, ecution to me directed I shall expose for sale AL, DEFENDANT. PANY, PLAINTIFF vs. ELAINE C. SITUATE IN THE CITY OF ELIZABETH, CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, PUBLIC NOTICE by public vendue, at the Union County Ad- CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, EDWARDS, ET AL., DEFENDANT. COUNTY OF UNION, STATE OF NEW DOCKET NO. F-9641-01 ministration Building, 1st Floor, 10 DATED DECEMBER 10, 2001 FOR SALE CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, JERSEY, BEING MORE PARTICULARLY THE PROVIDENT BANK, PLAINTIFF SHERIFF’S SALE Elizabethtown Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jer- OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. DATED OCTOBER 11, 2000 FOR SALE DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: vs. ANDREW ALLEN, DEFENDANT. SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, sey on WEDNESDAY THE 13TH DAY OF By virtue of the above-stated writ of ex- OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. BEGINNING AT A POINT IN THE CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, MARCH A.D., 2002 at two o’clock in the ecution to me directed I shall expose for sale By virtue of the above-stated writ of ex- NORTHWESTERLY SIDE OF DIVISION DATED OCTOBER 1, 2001 FOR SALE DOCKET NO. F-20169-00 afternoon of said day. All successful bid- by public vendue, at the Union County Ad- ecution to me directed I shall expose for sale STREET DISTANT ALONG THE SAME OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. MELLON BANK, N.A., PLAINTIFF vs. ders must have 20% of their bid available in ministration Building, 1st Floor, 10 by public vendue, at the Union County Ad- NORTHEASTERLY, 74 FEET FROM THE By virtue of the above-stated writ of ex- NESTOR MATEO, ET AL, DEFENDANT. cash or certified check at the conclusion of Elizabethtown Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jer- ministration Building, 1st Floor, 10 CORNER FORMED BY THE INTERSEC- ecution to me directed I shall expose for sale CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, the sales. sey on WEDNESDAY THE 3RD DAY OF Elizabethtown Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jer- TION WITH THE NORTHEASTERLY by public vendue, at the Union County Ad- DATED SEPTEMBER 27, 2001 FOR SALE The judgment amount is SEVENTY ONE APRIL A.D., 2002 at two o’clock in the sey on WEDNESDAY THE 3RD DAY OF SIDE OF MARTIN STREET; THENCE ministration Building, 1st Floor, 10 OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. THOUSAND SIXTY FOUR & 01/100 afternoon of said day. All successful bid- APRIL A.D., 2002 at two o’clock in the 1) ALONG THE SAID NORTHWEST- Elizabethtown Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jer- By virtue of the above-stated writ of ex- ($71,064.01). ders must have 20% of their bid available in afternoon of said day. All successful bid- ERLY SIDE OF DIVISION STREET, sey on WEDNESDAY THE 27TH DAY OF ecution to me directed I shall expose for sale The property to be sold is located in the cash or certified check at the conclusion of ders must have 20% of their bid available in NORTH 20 DEGREES 36 MINUTES EAST MARCH A.D., 2002 at two o’clock in the by public vendue, at the Union County Ad- City of Elizabeth, County of Union and State the sales. cash or certified check at the conclusion of 25 FEET TO A POINT; THENCE afternoon of said day. All successful bid- ministration Building, 1st Floor, 10 of New Jersey. The judgment amount is ONE-HUNDRED the sales. 2) NORTH 69 DEGREES 24 MINUTES ders must have 20% of their bid available in Elizabethtown Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jer- It is commonly known as 1009 Bond Street TWO THOUSAND THREE-HUNDRED The judgment amount is SIXTY THREE WEST AND AT RIGHT ANGLES TO THE cash or certified check at the conclusion of sey on WEDNESDAY THE 13TH DAY OF (assessed as 1009-1011), Elizabeth, New THIRTY SEVEN & 45/100 ($102,337.45). THOUSAND FIVE-HUNDRED FORTY FIRST COURSE, 100 FEET TO A POINT; the sales. MARCH A.D., 2002 at two o’clock in the Jersey. CONCISE STATEMENT OF DESCRIP- THREE & 10/100 ($63,543.10). THENCE The judgment amount is ONE-HUNDRED afternoon of said day. All successful bid- It is known and designated as Block 8, Lot TION OF REAL PROPERTY TO BE SOLD The property to be sold is located in the 3) SOUTH 20 DEGREES 36 MINUTES SIXTEEN THOUSAND TWO-HUNDRED ders must have 20% of their bid available in 353 MUNICIPALITY: Elizabeth City of Elizabeth in the County of Union, WEST AND PARALLEL TO THE FIRST SIXTY ONE & 38/100 ($116,261.38). cash or certified check at the conclusion of The dimensions are 37.50 feet wide by COUNTY: UNION; STATE OF NEW New Jersey. COURSE, 25 FEET TO A POINT; 1. Municipality: City of Elizabeth, County the sales. 115.00 feet long JERSEY Commonly known as: 225-227 Westfield THENCE of Union and State of New Jersey; The judgment amount is FIFTY THREE Nearest Cross Street: Spring Street. STREET & STREET NO: 924 Bond Avenue a/k/a, 219 Westfield Avenue, Eliza- 4) SOUTH 69 DEGREES 24 MINUTES 2. Mailing Address: 1080 Lafayette Street, THOUSAND FOUR-HUNDRED TWENTY Prior lien(s): Total amount as of 12/1/00 Street beth, New Jersey 07208 EAST AND PARALLEL TO THE SEC- Elizabeth, New Jersey; & 91/100 ($53,420.91). for unpaid water and sewer is $500.00(e). TAX BLOCK AND LOT: BLOCK 8; LOT: Tax Lot No. 1581 in Block 13 OND COURSE, 100 FEET TO A POINT IN 3. Tax Lot and Block: Lot 930 and Block 9; Property to be sold is located in the City of SUBJECT TO UNPAID TAXES AND 278 W08 Dimensions of Lot: (Approximately) 50.00 THE SAID NORTHERLY SIDE OF DIVI- 4. Approximate Dimensions: 25.00 x Elizabeth, County of Union and State of OTHER MUNICIPAL ASSESSMENTS, DIMENSIONS OF LOT: 25 feet x 100 feet wide by 150.00 feet long SION STREET, BEING THE POINT AND 127.65 x 28.00 x 63.30 x 64.00; New Jersey. AMOUNT DUE IS AVAILABLE IN THE feet Nearest Cross Street: Situate on the north- PLACE OF BEGINNING. 5. Approximate Number of Feet to Near- Premises known as: 1264 Clinton Place, SHERIFF’S OFFICE OR FROM NEAREST CROSS STREET: 286 feet erly side of Westfield Avenue 293.4 feet BEING ALSO KNOWN AS (REPORTED est Cross Street: 191.50 feet Southeasterly Elizabeth, New Jersey 07208 PLAINTIFF’S ATTORNEYS UPON WRIT- from Henry Street from the westerly line of Chilton Street. FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES from the intersection of the Southeasterly Tax Lot #11; Block #122 TEN REQUEST TO PLAINTIFF’S ATTOR- SUPERIOR INTERESTS (if any): NONE There is due approximately the sum of ONLY): LOT 175, BLOCK 7, ON THE side of Madison Avenue. Dimensions: 50 x 190 NEYS. There is due approximately the sum of NINTY ONE THOUSAND SIX-HUNDRED OFFICIAL TAX MAP OF THE CITY OF There is due approximately the sum of Nearest cross street: North Broad Street There is due approximately the sum of ONE-HUNDRED SEVEN THOUSAND FIVE & 97/100 ($91,605.97) together with ELIZABETH IN THE COUNTY OF UNION. ONE-HUNDRED TWENTY FOUR THOU- There is due approximately the sum of NINTY TWO THOUSAND ONE-HUN- SEVEN-HUNDRED NINTY ONE & 03/100 lawful interest and costs. There is due approximately the sum of SAND SEVEN-HUNDRED FIFTY ONE & FIFTY SEVEN THOUSAND THREE-HUN- DRED TWENTY & 99/100 ($92,120.99) ($107,791.03) together with lawful interest There is a full legal description on file in EIGHTY NINE THOUSAND SIX-HUN- 29/100 ($124,751.29) together with lawful DRED EIGHTY FIVE & 34/100 ($57,385.34) together with lawful interest and costs. and costs. the Union County Sheriff’s Office. DRED NINTY ONE & 74/100 ($89,691.74) interest and costs. together with lawful interest and costs. There is a full legal description on file in There is a full legal description on file in The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn together with lawful interest and costs. There is a full legal description on file in There is a full legal description on file in the Union County Sheriff’s Office. the Union County Sheriff’s Office. this sale. There is a full legal description on file in the Union County Sheriff’s Office. the Union County Sheriff’s Office. The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn RALPH FROEHLICH the Union County Sheriff’s Office. The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this sale. this sale. SHERIFF The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this sale. this sale. RALPH FROEHLICH RALPH FROEHLICH ZUCKER, GOLDBERG & ACKERMAN this sale. RALPH FROEHLICH RALPH FROEHLICH SHERIFF SHERIFF ATTORNEYS RALPH FROEHLICH SHERIFF SHERIFF STERN, LAVINTHAL, FRANKENBERG, WILLIAM M. E. POWERS JR. 1139 Spruce Drive SHERIFF JAMES D. 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PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood Thursday, March 7, 2002 Page 13 Ray Williams Breaks Raider Derek Francavilla Grabs Title Track Meet Record Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School senior Ray Williams broke At Region 3 Wrestling Tournament the meet record in the 400-meters CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 at the 66th Eastern States Track and Field Championships (ESTFC) was telling me that I was afraid to “I knew that I was going to have to 6-2, by Brian Rathbun (Par) then succeed so I hit it and it paid off,” push him in the first period and I at the 168th Street Armory in Man- won a 7-1 decision over Anthony hattan on February 26 by crossing explained Francavilla. knew that I could eventually break Donofrio (Cr) in the first round of the Facing the tournament’s Outstand- him,” said Mineo of Bender. “He the line in 47.45. The previous wrestleoffs. Unfortunately, record of 47.69 was set last year by ing Wrestler (by far), Antonio came out really strong but I have DeNichilo was decisioned, 7-4, by Mangione of Delbarton, in the fi- been practicing with (Derek) Kedar Inico of Campus Magnet in Devon Engleberger of Whippany New York. nals, Francavilla became the victim Francavilla all the time, who keeps Park (WP). of a leg cradle in 1:48. With the win, getting at my legs. So I was ready for Previously, on February 11, Wil- Blue Devil Rob Mench quieted liams set a state record at the Var- 105-lb. Jack McNeil of Parsippany sity Classic at the Armory with a Hills (PH) in 5:14 in the preliminary time of 47.7. At the ESTFC, he ran round but was bounced to the the first 200 meters in 21.8 sec- wrestlebacks with a 9-2 loss to onds, nearly one second faster than Roselle Park’s (RP) Joe Blackford. his split at the Varsity Classic. Mench defeated Ryne Ludington of Rahway (Rah), 9-5, before being defeated, 11-3 by Schvey. Raiders’ Swensons Place David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times Blue Devil Lee Tomasso (142-lbs) TRYING NOT TO SLIP OFF...Raider Matt DeNichilo, top, hangs on to Devon In Swimming MOC pinned Lee Gosiewski of Hanover Engleberger of Whippany Park in the 147-lb. wrestlebacks. Park in 2:52 to advance to the Scotch Plains-Fanwood High quarterfinals to experience champion School swimmers Steve and Eric Mangione who won in 1:50. In the Swenson placed 7-8 in the 100- wrestleoff, Tomasso was defeated Union County Boys Basketball yard breaststroke at the Meet of via 2:46 fall by Charles Mueller (U). Champions held at Gloucester Blue Devil Jake Kramer (127-lbs) County Institute of Technology was eliminated via 2:40 fall by Dustin Sectional Tourney Results: in Sewell on March 3 with re- Mitschele (Par) and Scott Valentine spective times of 1:01.23 and of Columbia (Colu) stopped Blue 1:02.01. Mateusz Kacprzak of FIRST ROUND: PAROCHIAL A: Roselle Catholic won the event Devil Tom Del Duca in 3:54 in the NORTH, GROUP 4: Roselle Catholic 69, St. Peter’s Prep 59 with a time of 59.39. 132-lb. first round. At 137-lbs, Blue Morristown 65, Westfield 47 Devil Ethan Powell was stung, 6-5, Lion Jamaal Hilliard roared with See story 20 points to surpass the 1,000-point by Nick Zangari (RP) in the first Westfield 12 8 15 12 47 Tighe and Lundy Win round. Dan MacDonald lost by 15-0, plateau. Rob Americk put in 17 points Morristown 16 17 14 18 65 and Keith David sank 11 for 20-3 Bowling Challenge tech fall to Colin Shallcross (WH) in Elizabeth 62, Montclair 52 David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times the 154-lb. preliminaries. Roselle Catholic. Darren Tighe, a fifth grader at HANGING ON TO A PANTHER...Blue Devil Rob Mench, right, hangs on to Frantz Dorsainvil led the No. 4 St. Peter’s Prep 16 13 19 11 59 Roselle Park Panther Joe Blackford in the 105-lb. quarterfinal bout. Bill Colgan (Del) burned Raider McKinley Elementary School, and Minutemen with 17 points and Roselle Catholic 16 15 20 18 69 William Lundy age 17 of Westfield Charlie Bachi, 9-8 in the 162-lb. first Ibrahim Jaaber netted 16. round and 173-lb. Raider Andrew QUARTERFINALS: won the Anna Mueller Junior Chal- Mangione, a junior, claimed his 100th him. In the third period, I just capi- Silber lost 11-2 to Steve Johnson Montclair (15-11) 15 11 19 7 52 Roselle Catholic 76, Bishop Francis 67 lenge of Bowling at Jersey Lanes career victory. talized on his mistakes.” (SoP). Raider Matt Loomis lost to Elizabeth (22-3) 15 13 9 25 62 Hilliard scored 32 points. in Linden on February 17. The Raider sophomore Steve Mineo After falling 6-3 to Boonton’s Ryan Tower of Parsippany Hills, 9-4, Newark East Side 80, Plainfield 62 Bishop Francis 11 20 19 17 67 pair won a total of $2,000.00 in nearly qualified for the state prelimi- (Boon) Wesley McCombs in the in the first round. Jihad Muhammad hit 22 points for Roselle Cath (21-3) 21 24 16 15 76 scholarship money in the seven- nary round but was edged, 5-4, by semis, he won a 10-2, majority deci- Plainfield and Randy Foye sank 23 CHAMPIONSHIP: NORTH, GROUP 1: game elimination tournament. Ricky Ringel (SoP) for third. Seeded sion over CJ Fererra of Watchung 105: — Francavilla (SPF) d. Baldwin (NPr), 7-2 for East Side. New Providence 48, Dayton 39 Both boys were coached by sixth, Mineo scored an escape and Hills (WH) to face Ringel. 114: — Zach Tanelli (Millburn) md. Plainfield (14-9) 16 12 11 23 62 Darren’s father, who is a member two 2-point tilts to defeat third-seeded Raider senior Matt DeNichilo, McCombs (Boon), 13-3 Wes Girnius banged in 17 points East Side (24-1) 14 18 23 25 80 and pulled 11 rebounds for the victo- of the Westfield Volunteer Rescue Lawrence Bender of Barringer, 5-0. seeded fifth at 147-lbs, was defeated, 121: — Queen (E) p. DeCampo (W), 4:54 127: — Dan Appello (RP) d. Eric Marcotulli West Orange 38, Linden 37 rious Pioneers. squad. (Del), 10-3 Tony Wilson scored 17 points for 132: — Matt Anderson (SoP) md. Stefano Dayton (12-10) 13 2 7 17 39 PUBLIC NOTICE Sarracino (Brearley), 15-2 the Tigers in the loss. New Prov. (16-7) 9 9 9 21 48 137: — Greg Politi (HP) d. Archili Guliashvili Linden (15-8) 11 8 12 6 37 SEMIFINALS: UNION COUNTY BOARD (Middlesex), 5-1 West Orange (18-5) 10 9 13 6 38 OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS 142: — Mangione (Del) p. Francavilla Group 3: Weequaihic 68, Cranford 57 NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD (SPF), 1:48 NORTH, GROUP 3: Jon Brown netted 21 points for Date Adopted: February 28, 2002 147: — John Cholish (Del) d. Scott Doerr Cranford 56, Scotch Plains- Cranford. Public Notice is hereby given that the (SoP), 5-4 Fanwood 54 Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- 154: — Vin Finaldi (HP) d. Jon Regenye Cranford (14-11) 12 20 3 22 57 ers has awarded a contract without com- (Governor Livingston), 7-4 Adam Bendik put in 16 points for Weequahic (20-5) 12 17 22 17 68 petitive bidding as a professional service or 162: — John Hesse (PH) p. Mike Stembridge the Raiders. Parochial A: Bergen Catholic 56, extraordinary, unspecifiable service pursu- (Plainfield) ant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(M). This contract Sc. Pl.-Fanwood 9 19 14 12 54 Roselle Catholic 48 and the resolution authorizing it is available 173: — Mike Maceroli (Chatham) d. Rob Cranford 8 12 16 20 56 Patterson (Columbia) Joe D’Angiolillo scored 15 points for public inspection in the Office of the 191: — Joe Volpe (Seton Hall Prep) d. Mount Olive 64, Rahway 60 for Roselle Catholic. Clerk of the Board. Akeem Jackson (E), 9-8 Romell Powell netted 21 points RESOLUTION NO. 267-2002 217: — Greg Donofrio (Cr) p. Jareem Roselle Catholic 13 6 9 20 48 for the 11-9 Indians in the loss. Jason Bergen Catholic 6 12 17 21 56 AWARDED TO: Hartford Insurance Com- Miranda (WP), 1:15 pany, 100 Enterprise Drive, Rockaway, New Hwt: — Matt Yeskel (HP) p. Steve Carbone Johnson scored 14 points and Cisco Bloomfield Tech 43, New Providence 39 Jersey (Cr), 3:22 Garay had seven. Wes Girnius bucketed 14 points for SERVICES: Renewing the Property THIRD PLACE: Mount Olive (12-8) 5 23 13 23 64 the Pioneers. Policy including Boiler and Machinery. 105: — Schvey (Mill) p. Blackford (RP), 5:28 Rahway 13 10 25 12 60 Bloomfield Tech 9 3 12 19 43 PERIOD: 3/1/02 - 3/1/03 114: — Ringel (SoP) d. Mineo (SPF), 5-4 New Providence 5 0 11 23 39 COST: $290,965.57 121: — Connelly (SPF) d. DeAndrea NORTH, GROUP 2: AWARDED TO: Hartford Insurance Com- (SoP), 6-1 Summit 55, Caldwell 41 PUBLIC NOTICE pany, 100 Enterprise Drive, Rockaway, New 127: — Will Banks (E) d. Matt Gatti Dan Dugan led the Hilltoppers with Jersey (WH), 13-6 17 points. UNION COUNTY BOARD SERVICES: Renewing the Equipment David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times 132: — Justin Altschul (PH) d. Nick Pannetta OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS Floater Policy APPLYING TOP PRESSURE...Raider Eric Connelly, top, applies pressure on (RP), 7-4 Caldwell (14-9) 1 16 17 7 41 NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD PERIOD: 3/1/02 - 3/1/03 137: — Chris Wells (Par) d. Pat Daly (Cr), 4-3 Summit (14-7) 14 8 17 25 55 Date Adopted: February 28, 2002 COST: $50,729 Colonia Patriot Mike Cilento in the 121-lb. wrestlebacks. Connelly defeated 142: — Sam Campanella (Middlesex) p. Public Notice is hereby given that the Cilento, 13-6. Mueller (U), 0:58 Hillside 48, Newark Tech 46 Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- AWARDED TO: US Plate Glass Insur- 147: — Engleberger (WP) d. Rathbun Corey West sank 22 points for the ers has awarded a contract without com- ance Co., Westchester, Illinois 60154 (Par), 11-5 Comets. petitive bidding as a professional service or SERVICES: Renewing the Plate Glass 154: — Steve Fordyce (Seton Hall Prep) p. extraordinary, unspecifiable service pursu- Policy St. Helen’s Hoop Boys Bop Glenn Gross (SoP), 1:58 Newark Tech (15-9) 10 5 12 19 46 ant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a). This con- PERIOD: 3/1/02 - 3/1/03 162: — Carl Riccio (WH) d. Dave Racelis Hillside (15-7) 5 16 13 14 48 tract and the resolution authorizing it is COST: $739.00 (Rah), 7-2 available for public inspection in the Office AWARDED TO: PMA Insurance Group, 173: — Jon Latona (Boon) md. Dave Nichols PUBLIC NOTICE of the Clerk of the Board. 100 Century Parkway, Mount Laurel, New Berkeley Heights, I. Heart (HP), 15-6 UNION COUNTY BOARD RESOLUTION NO. 259-2002 Jersey 191: — Shawn Kachnowski (RP) d. Brian SERVICES: Renewing the Commercial St. Helen’s 5th grade boys basket- Craig Dyer and Spencer Cassidy McFarlane (NPl), 10-6 OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS (Amending Resolution 615-2001) NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD AWARDED TO: Matrix Environmental and Automobile Policy ball team continued to show great added eight each and Greg Baker had 217: — Shawn Coughlin (Governor PERIOD: 3/1/02 - 3/1/03 Livingston) d. Manny Kakas (NPl), 3-2 Date Adopted: February 28, 2002 Geotechnical Services, 215 Ridgedale Av- improvement after a mid-season slump. enue, Florham Park, New Jersey COST: $678,113 seven in a well-balanced attack. Hwt: — Joe Giacobbe (Rah) p. Dan Oliphant Public Notice is hereby given that the In Garden State League play Jimmy In Union County CYO play against (Chat), 1:33 Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- SERVICES: To increase the appropria- AWARDED TO: PMA Insurance Group, Reardon led St. Helens with 13 points Immaculate Heart of Maplewood St. ers has awarded a contract without com- tion for professional environmental engi- 100 Century Parkway, Mount Laurel, New and Kyle Marsh added seven in a, 45- PUBLIC NOTICE petitive bidding as a professional service or neering services to prepare an environmen- Jersey Helen’s again trailed at halftime by extraordinary, unspecifiable service pursu- tal report/study in the pending litigation en- SERVICES: Renewing the Excess Work- 27 domination of Berkeley Heights. eight points before rallying for a 35- SHERIFF’S SALE ant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a). This con- titled COUNTY OF UNION V AETNA, ET ers Compensation Also in GSL play against Flemington, 32 victory. Isabella dropped in 11 SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, tract and the resolution authorizing it is AL. PERIOD: 3/1/02 - 3/1/03 St. Helen’s rallied from 18 points points and Dyer added eight. CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, available for public inspection in the Office COST: Not to exceed $50,000 for a new COST: $319,887 DOCKET NO. F-15841-00 of the Clerk of the Board. total contract amount no to exceed $165,000 down in the third quarter before los- AWARDED TO: Hartford Life Group Ben- Against CYO leader St. Thomas, BENEFICIAL NEW JERSEY, INC. D/B/ M. Elizabeth Genievich RESOLUTION NO. 245-2002 efits, 4450 North Point Parkway, Alpharetta, ing, 44-38. Matt Isabella tossed in 12 St. Helen’s trailed 28-5 at half but A BENEFICIAL MORTGAGE CO., PLAIN- Clerk of the Board AWARDED TO: Edward V. Kolling, 741 Georgia points, Tommy McManus added eight TIFF vs. HORACE THOMPSON, ET ALS., 1 T - 3/7/02, The Leader Fee: $25.50 closed to within single digits in the Roseld Avenue, Ocean, New Jersey SERVICES: Renewing the Board of Cho- DEFENDANT. and Marsh had six. second half before losing, 47-33. SERVICES: To provide professional ser- sen Freeholders Travel Accident Policy CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, Closing out GSL play, St. Helen’s Isabella led the scrappy squad with vices for the coordination of the County’s PUBLIC NOTICE PERIOD: 4/1/02 - 4/1/03 DATED JUNE 1, 2001 FOR SALE OF rallied from 12 down in the fourth 16 points. Dyer and Reardon buck- involvement with the State’s Development COST: $750 MORTGAGED PREMISES. and Redevelopment Plan. SHERIFF’S SALE quarter before losing, 55-51 in over- eted six points. By virtue of the above-stated writ of ex- PERIOD: 1/1/02 - 12/31/02 SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, AWARDED TO: Hartford Life Group Ben- time to Long Hill. Isabella led with ecution to me directed I shall expose for sale COST: $25,000 CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, efits, 4450 North Point Parkway, Alpharetta, 11, Bret DeFazio pumped in nine, PUBLIC NOTICE by public vendue, at the Union County Ad- M. Elizabeth Genievich DOCKET NO. F-9959-96 Georgia ministration Building, 1st Floor, 10 Clerk of the Board LIBERTY SAVINGS BANK, F.S.B., SERVICES: Renewing the Volunteers SHERIFF’S SALE Elizabethtown Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jer- 1 T - 3/7/02, The Leader Fee: $22.44 PLAINTIFF vs. HOWARD ROBY AND Accident Policy PUBLIC NOTICE SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, sey on WEDNESDAY THE 20TH DAY OF DIANA ROBY, HIS WIFE, DEFENDANT. PERIOD: 4/1/02 - 4/1/03 CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, MARCH A.D., 2002 at two o’clock in the PUBLIC NOTICE CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, COST: $473.40 SHERIFF’S SALE DOCKET NO. F-70-00 afternoon of said day. All successful bid- DATED MAY 14, 2001 FOR SALE OF AWARDED TO: Quality Claims Adjust- SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, UNION COUNTY SAVINGS BANK vs. ders must have 20% of their bid available in SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY MORTGAGED PREMISES. ers, Inc. 484 West Side Avenue, Jersey CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, CARLOS A. CERTUCHE, ET AL, DEFEN- cash or certified check at the conclusion of CHANCERY DIVISION By virtue of the above-stated writ of ex- City, New Jersey DOCKET NO. F-8828-01 DANT. the sales. UNION COUNTY DOCKET NO. ecution to me directed I shall expose for sale SERVICES: Renewing the Quality Claims FREMONT INVESTMENT & LOAN, CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, The judgment amount is NINETEEN F-11153-01 by public vendue, at the Union County Ad- Third Party Administrative Fee Policy PLAINTIFF vs. IRENE MCDUFFIE, DE- DATED DECEMBER 4, 2001 FOR SALE THOUSAND SIX-HUNDRED TWENTY ministration Building, 1st Floor, 10 CIVIL ACTION PERIOD: 3/1/02-3/1/03 FENDANT. OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. EIGHT & 75/100 ($19,628.75). Elizabethtown Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jer- COST: $57,000 CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, By virtue of the above-stated writ of ex- Schedule A NOTICE TO REDEEM sey on WEDNESDAY THE 27TH DAY OF DATED DECEMBER 7, 2001 FOR SALE ecution to me directed I shall expose for sale All that certain tract of land, including any MARCH A.D., 2002 at two o’clock in the AWARDED TO: PMA Insurance Group, ARIANNA HOLDING COM- OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. by public vendue, at the Union County Ad- improvements, lying and being in Union afternoon of said day. All successful bid- PMA Insurance Group, 100 Century Park- PANY, LLC, PLAINTIFF VS. By virtue of the above-stated writ of ex- ministration Building, 1st Floor, 10 County, New Jersey being commonly known ders must have 20% of their bid available in way, Mount Laurel, New Jersey JEFFREY SCHENCK, ET ALS., ecution to me directed I shall expose for sale Elizabethtown Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jer- as 215 Catherine Street, Elizabeth, New cash or certified check at the conclusion of SERVICES: Renewing the Third Party DEFENDANTS. by public vendue, at the Union County Ad- sey on WEDNESDAY THE 20TH DAY OF Jersey and described as Lot 381 Ward 8 of the sales. Administrator Fee Policy ministration Building, 1st Floor, 10 MARCH A.D., 2002 at two o’clock in the the Tax Map of Elizabeth City, being more TO: FEDERAL BANK LOAN RECOV- The judgment amount is TWO-HUN- PERIOD: 3/1/02-3/1/03 Elizabethtown Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jer- afternoon of said day. All successful bid- particularly described as follows: ERIES - DEPT. A., LP; PHYLLIS GREER; DRED FORTY NINE THOUSAND ONE- COST: $252,500 sey on WEDNESDAY THE 3RD DAY OF ders must have 20% of their bid available in BEGINNING at a point in the easterly line PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that an order HUNDRED FIFTY NINE & 62/100 AWARDED TO: The Insurance Com- APRIL A.D., 2002 at two o’clock in the cash or certified check at the conclusion of of Catherine Street distant northerly 185 made on the 20th day of February, 2002, the ($249,159.62). pany of the State of Pennsylvania afternoon of said day. All successful bid- the sales. feet from the corner formed by intersection Superior Court Fixed 5th day of April, 2002 The property to be sold is located in the SERVICES: Excess General Liability and ders must have 20% of their bid available in The judgment amount is ONE-HUNDRED of Catherine Street with the northerly line of between the hours of nine o’clock in the Township of Westfield, County of Union Law Enforcement, Public Officials Errors cash or certified check at the conclusion of TWENTY THOUSAND EIGHT-HUN- East Grand Street; thence running along forenoon and four o’clock in the afternoon, and State of New Jersey. and Omissions Liability. the sales. DRED NINTY & 97/100 ($120,890.97). said line of Catherine Street North 48 de- prevailing time, at the office of the Tax It is commonly known as 1110 Columbus PERIOD: 3/1/02 - 3/1/03 The judgment amount is SEVENTY The property to be sold is located in the grees 32.25 minutes; thence easterly at Collector of the Plainfield, located at 515 Avenue, Westfield, New Jersey. COST: $393,379.60 SEVEN THOUSAND FOUR-HUNDRED City of Elizabeth in the County of Union, right angles with said line of Catherine Street Watchung Avenue, Plainfield, New Jersey It is known and designated as Block 536, FORTY & 15/100 ($77,440.15). New Jersey. 123 feet; thence southerly parallel with said 07061, as the time and place when and Lot 1-B (assessed as Block 4901, Lot 72). AWARDED TO: Princeton Insurance Co. PROPERTY TO BE SOLD IS LOCATED Commonly known as: 833 Cleveland Av- line of Catherine Street 31.10 feet; thence where you may pay to the plaintiff the amount The dimensions are 50 feet wide by 100 SERVICES: General Liability and Hospi- IN: City of Elizabeth, County of Union, in the enue, Elizabeth, New Jersey 07208. north 42 degrees 13 minutes west 123 feet so found due for principal and interest on its feet long. tal Professional Liability (Runnells Special- State of New Jersey Tax Lot No. 358 in Block No. 10. to the place of beginning. certificate of tax sale as follows: Nearest Cross Street: Sycamore Street. ized Hospital) PREMISES COMMONLY KNOWN AS: Dimensions of Lot: (Approximately) 40 Being lot number 12 and a strip of land Lot 8, Block 614, on the tax duplicate of Prior lien(s): None. PERIOD: 3/1/02 - 3/1/03 1009 Emma Street, Elizabeth, New Jersey feet wide by 100 feet long. 2.25 feet in width front and rear off the Plainfield. Total amount required to redeem SUBJECT TO UNPAID TAXES AND COST: $221,424 TAX LOT #566 BLOCK #8 Nearest Cross Street: Situate in the north- southerly side of lot number 13 in block H as is $16,218.73, together with interest from OTHER MUNICIPAL ASSESSMENTS, AWARDED TO: Princeton Insurance Co. APPROXIMATE DIMENSIONS (TO- easterly side of Cleveland Avenue 180.00 said lots and block are laid down and desig- October 23, 2001 and costs. AMOUNT DUE IS AVAILABLE IN THE SERVICES: Commercial Property Policy TAL): 100 feet X 26 feet feet from the southeasterly side of Verona nated on "A Map of the Real Estate late of And that unless, at the same time and SHERIFF’S OFFICE OR FROM (Runnells Specialized Hospital) NEAREST CROSS STREET: Spring Avenue. the Stephen P. Brittan, deceased", now on place, you or one of you redeem by paying PLAINTIFF’S ATTORNEYS UPON WRIT- PERIOD: 3/1/02 - 3/1/03 Street (NJ State HWY. Route 1, f/k/a Route There is due approximately the sum of file in the office of the Registers of Union the aforesaid sum so found due to plaintiff, TEN REQUEST TO PLAINTIFF’S ATTOR- COST: $39,072 295) ONE-HUNDRED TWENTY EIGHT THOU- County. then you, and each of you shall be debarred NEYS. There is due approximately the sum of SAND TWO-HUNDRED TEN & 79/100 There is due approximately the sum of and foreclosed of and from all right and There is due approximately the sum of AWARDED TO: Princeton Insurance Co. EIGHTY ONE THOUSAND EIGHT-HUN- ($128,210.79) together with lawful interest TWENTY ONE THOUSAND EIGHT-HUN- equity of redemption of, in and to the lands TWO-HUNDRED NINTY NINE THOU- SERVICES: Directors & Officers Liability DRED SEVENTY NINE & 00/100 and costs. DRED FIFTY & 18/100 ($21,850.18) to- and premises above set out and described SAND THREE-HUNDRED ONE & 02/100 PERIOD: 3/1/02 - 3/1/03 ($81,879.00) together with lawful interest There is a full legal description on file in gether with lawful interest and costs. in the complaint and every part thereof, and ($299,301.02) together with lawful interest COST: $18,711.00 and costs. the Union County Sheriff’s Office. There is a full legal description on file in that the plaintiff be vested with an absolute and costs. AWARDED TO: Princeton Insurance Co. There is a full legal description on file in The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn the Union County Sheriff’s Office. and indefeasible estate of inheritance in fee There is a full legal description on file in SERVICES: Excess Umbrella Liability the Union County Sheriff’s Office. this sale. The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn simple in said lands and premises. the Union County Sheriff’s Office. (Runnells Specialized Hospital) The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn RALPH FROEHLICH this sale. Anything to the contrary notwithstanding, The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn PERIOD: 3/1/01 - 3/1/03 this sale. SHERIFF RALPH FROEHLICH redemption shall be permitted up until the this sale. COST: $94,399 RALPH FROEHLICH ZUCKER, GOLDBERG & ACKERMAN SHERIFF entry of final judgment including the whole of RALPH FROEHLICH SHERIFF ATTORNEYS MCCABE, WEISBERG & CONWAY, the last date upon which judgment is en- SHERIFF AWARDED TO: Princeton Insurance Co. PARKER, MCCAY & CRISCUOLO, P.A. 1139 Spruce Drive P.C. tered. STERN, LAVINTHAL, FRANKENBERG, SERVICES: Extended Reporting Period (CHERRY HILL) PO Box 1024 LAW OFFICES Michael G. Pellegrino, Esq. NORGAARD & KAPNICK, LLP Option (Tail Policy) on Public Official Liabil- Suite 500 1701 Route 70 East Mountainside, New Jersey 07092-0024 Suite 500 Attorney for Plaintiff Suite 300 ity PO Box 1806 1-908-233-8500 216 Haddon Avenue CASALE & PELLEGRINO, L.L.C. 293 Eisenhower Parkway PERIOD: 3/1/02 - 3/1/03 Cherry Hill, New Jersey 08034 File No. XFZ L 41496 Westmont, New Jersey 08108 Counsellors-at-Law Livingston, New Jersey 07039-1711 COST: $41,200 CH-756437 - (WL) CH-756409 - (WL) CH-756293 - (WL) One Gatehall Plaza CH-756043 - (WL) M. Elizabeth Genievich 4 T - 3/7, 3/14, 3/21 4 T - 2/21, 2/28, 3/7 4 T - 2/21, 2/28, 3/7 Parsippany, New Jersey 07054 4 T - 2/28, 3/7, 3/14 Clerk of the Board & 3/28/02 Fee: $181.56 & 3/14/02 Fee: $191.76 & 3/14/02 Fee: $238.68 1 T - 3/7/02, The Leader Fee: $44.37 & 3/21/02 Fee: $206.04 1 T - 3/7/02, The Leader Fee: $97.41 CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK Page 14 Thursday, March 7, 2002 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION WSA Plans Formation SHAWN COUGHLIN PLACES 3RD AT 217-LB. CLASS Of U12 Soccer Team The Westfield Soccer Association is planning to form a U12 Girls’ soc- Highlander Regenye Gets 2nd cer team this spring. This team will provide the opportunity for girls un- der age 12 interested in continuing to improve their soccer skills to play in At Region 3 Mat Tournament the fun and competitive Inter-county Youth Soccer League (ICYSL). For those interested, please com- By FRED LECOMTE down but I couldn’t hold him, so he the difference in the match. I’m just plete a 2002 Spring Registration form Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times got a point. I knew when I went happy with myself. Last year, I lost and return it with a check payable to Governor Livingston High School down, he couldn’t hold me, so I stood this match against him so that makes WSA for $85 (to cover $40 registra- senior Jon Regenye advanced to the up. We danced around a little bit and it extra special.” tion and $45 jersey/shorts/socks) by preliminary round of the NJSIAA when it went into double overtime, I Tim Vanderveer advanced to the March 9 to Bill Wallace at 718 War- Wrestling Tournament by placing was confident because I promised 127-lb. quarterfinals by defeating ren Street, Westfield, NJ 07090 so second in the 154-lb. class at the myself, after losing in the counties Irvington’s Mikial Millard, 4-0, then uniforms may be ordered. You may Region 3 Tournament in Union on against the Brearley kid, that never fell to Will Banks of Elizabeth. In the obtain a registration form from Bill March 2. Of the five Highlander wres- again would I lose one of these.” wrestlebacks, he pinned John Wallace by calling (908) 654-9494. tlers who qualified for the Region 3 After losing, 3-2 to Jareem Miranda Rapczak of Roselle Catholic in 5:01 The U12 Inter-county team will Tournament, only one other, 217-lb. of Whippany Park in the semis, then was edged, 7-4 by Matt Gatti of have its first practice on Saturday, Shawn Coughlin also qualified by Coughlin bounced Anthony Yepez of Watchung Hills. March 16 at 1:30 p.m. at Unami placing third. Seton Hall Prep, 15-6 in his first Highlander Colin Price pounded Regenye obliterated Colin wrestleback bout, setting up a show- Rahway’s Mike Rodriguez via 16-1, Park, Cranford. The plan is to hold Fred Lecomte for The Westfield Leader and The Times one practice per week and play one TRYING TO AVOID THE CLAW...Highlander Jon Regenye, right, tries to Shallcross of Watchung Hills, via game per week on Saturday or Sun- avoid being caught by the claw of Hanover Park’s Vinny Finaldi in the 154-lb. fall in 1:39, in the quarterfinals then day. The season runs from mid-March championship bout. dethroned top-seeded Glenn Gross to early-June depending on the of South Plainfield, 3-1 in the semis, weather and field availability. in what Regenye viewed as his big- gest victory in his four year career. Raider Ryan Breznitsky Selected “I wrestled him in the district fi- nals and he beat me 7-2. He took me For U.S. Youth Soccer Team down three times with the double leg, so this time I was ready for him” Ryan Breznitsky, a sophomore at Team. He has been a member of the said Regenye. “I was just waiting for Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School, New Jersey State ODP team for the him to make a mistake. I kept push- has received the honor of being past three years and plays his club ing him until I could find an opening named to Region I U.S. Olympic soccer for Players Development where eventually I got a front head- Development Soccer Team. The team Academy – PDA United. lock which gave me the takedown. will compete in the prestigious Medi- Ryan, who is coached by his fa- This comeback match was big for terranean International Cup in ther, long time Scotch Plains- me. Whether I win this region or not, Barcelona, Spain from March 23 to Fanwood High School varsity coach, I’ve been looking at who is in Region April 1. Some of the other teams was also chosen to attend the presti- 4, and I think I have a real good shot competing in the tournament are gious Adidas ESP (Elite Soccer in making Atlantic City.” Fred Lecomte for The Westfield Leader and The Times Brazilian National Select; Florence, Player) camp this summer at the In the finals, Vinny Finaldi of ANOTHER DEFENSIVE BATTLE...Highlander Shawn Coughlin, top, and Italy; FC Porta; and CSKA Moscow. University of North Carolina- Hanover Park scored a takedown while North Plainfield’s Manny Kakas engage in another defensive battle in the bout Breznitsky, an All-State and All- Wilmington. Regenye escaped in the first period. for third place in the 217-lb. class. County midfielder on the Raiders’ The Adidas camp selects only 150 Regenye added an escape and Finaldi down for third with familiar foe 4:37, technical fall in the 191-lb. varsity team, was chosen out of 300 youth and high school players from added another takedown in the sec- Manny Kakas of North Plainfield. In preliminaries, fell to John George of SOCCER ELITE...Raider sophomore Ryan Breznitsky recently was named candidates from the 15 states that throughout the country to attend. ond period to take a 4-2 lead. In the a carbon copy of earlier bouts with Hanover Park then lost by injury to the Region 1 U. S. Olympic Devel- comprise Region I to represent the The camp is fully sponsored by third, Regenye had two escapes and Kakas, Coughlin won 3-2. default to Brian McFarlane of North opment Soccer Team. United States Region I – 1986 Select Adidas and staffed by college coaches Finaldi had a takedown to win 6-4. “I wasn’t expecting to get any Plainfield. from across the United States. Coughlin, known for heart stop- takedowns and I thought we would Mike Fullowan edged Cranford’s PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE pers, outlasted third-seeded Bill be going into overtime where maybe Nick Seeman, 3-2 in overtime then PUBLIC NOTICE SHERIFF’S SALE SHERIFF’S SALE Beiermeister of Boonton in the I could ride him out,” said Coughlin. was sent to the 132-lb. wrestlebacks SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, SHERIFF’S SALE quarterfinals, winning a 1-1 criteria “He got a little sloppy in the first by losing, 9-0 to Marcus Glasco of CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, decision in overtime. period, I tried a little drag step-in Rahway. After pinning Will Fonseca DOCKET NO. F-13109-01 DOCKET NO. F-11203-01 CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, “He was a little quicker on his where he tried to throw me by and I of North Plainfield in 1:34, he was THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS, DOCKET NO. F-9038-01 feet,” said Coughlin, “He picked fell on top of him, so I got the stopped by Justin Altschul of TRUSTEE, PLAINTIFF vs. ANTHONY PLAINTIFF vs. JOHN A/K/A JOHNNY CHOICE MORTGAGE SERVICES, BURNEY, ET AL, DEFENDANT. PRADOS, ET AL, DEFENDANT. INC., PLAINTIFF vs. ROBERT BURRECI, takedown points and that was really Parsippany Hills in 3:18. CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, ET AL., DEFENDANT. PUBLIC NOTICE DATED DECEMBER 10, 2001 FOR SALE DATED NOVEMBER 27, 2001 FOR SALE CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. DATED NOVEMBER 30, 2001 FOR SALE BOROUGH OF FANWOOD By virtue of the above-stated writ of ex- By virtue of the above-stated writ of ex- OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. BOARD OF HEALTH F-SPY Gymnasts Add More ecution to me directed I shall expose for sale ecution to me directed I shall expose for sale By virtue of the above-stated writ of ex- Notice is hereby given that the Board of by public vendue, at the Union County Ad- by public vendue, at the Union County Ad- ecution to me directed I shall expose for sale Health Ordinance No. 02-1 ministration Building, 1st Floor, 10 ministration Building, 1st Floor, 10 by public vendue, at the Union County Ad- "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING Regional, National Qualifiers Elizabethtown Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jer- Elizabethtown Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jer- ministration Building, 1st Floor, 10 CHAPTER 354, SANITARY sey on WEDNESDAY THE 20TH DAY OF sey on WEDNESDAY THE 27TH DAY OF Elizabethtown Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jer- REGULATIONS, ARTICLE VIII, The Fanwood-Scotch Plains YMCA previously qualified for the same meets. MARCH A.D., 2002 at two o’clock in the MARCH A.D., 2002 at two o’clock in the sey on WEDNESDAY THE 27TH DAY OF SECTION 354-35, HEATING OF afternoon of said day. All successful bid- afternoon of said day. All successful bid- MARCH A.D., 2002 at two o’clock in the THE CODE OF THE BOROUGH (FSPY) A and B Division gymnastics Kenwell qualified under Level 8 rules ders must have 20% of their bid available in ders must have 20% of their bid available in afternoon of said day. All successful bid- OF FANWOOD". teams hosted a combined meet on Feb- and will be competing at the develop- cash or certified check at the conclusion of cash or certified check at the conclusion of ders must have 20% of their bid available in Was passed and adopted on the second ruary 23. The A team competed against mental level at Nationals to be held in the sales. the sales. cash or certified check at the conclusion of and final reading at the Regular meeting of the Board of Health of the Borough of Madison Area Y, Westfield Y and Niagra Falls in July. The judgment amount is ONE-HUNDRED The judgment amount is ONE-HUNDRED the sales. Montclair Y. The B team competed At Level 8 (age 10 and under), Gina THIRTY THREE THOUSAND TWENTY SEVENTY ONE THOUSAND ONE-HUN- The judgment amount is ONE-HUNDRED Fanwood held on February 27, 2002. TWO & 03/100 ($133,022.03). DRED TWENTY THREE & 70/100 FIFTY SEVEN THOUSAND THIRTY TWO Colleen M. Huehn against Madison and South Brunswick. Pelosi earned first on vault and second CONCISE STATEMENT OF DESCRIP- ($171,123.70). & 72/100 ($157,032.72). Secretary Allegra Kenwell, Rachel Skolnick on the balance beam. Lindsay Robinson TION OF REAL PROPERTY TO BE SOLD CONCISE STATEMENT OF DESCRIP- CONCISE STATEMENT OF DESCRIP- Board of Health and Katie Zaleski competed at Level 9. placed third on the floor exercise. At MUNICIPALITY: Elizabeth TION OF REAL PROPERTY TO BE SOLD TION OF REAL PROPERTY TO BE SOLD 1 T - 3/7/02, The Times Fee: $16.32 Zaleski’s all-around score qualified her Level 8 (11-12) Jenna Skoller placed COUNTY: UNION, STATE OF NEW MUNICIPALITY: Elizabeth, COUNTY: MUNICIPALITY: Elizabeth, COUNTY: JERSEY UNION, STATE OF NEW JERSEY UNION, STATE OF NEW JERSEY PUBLIC NOTICE to compete in the Regional and Na- first on the uneven bars, second on the STREET & STREET NO: 1015 Anna STREET & STREET NO: 1088 Magnolia STREET & STREET NO: 942 Jackson tional Championship meets. Skolnick beam and second in the all-around. UNION COUNTY BOARD Street Avenue Avenue In the 13 and over age group, Laurel OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS TAX BLOCK AND LOT: BLOCK: 8, LOT: TAX BLOCK AND LOT: BLOCK: 12, TAX BLOCK AND LOT: BLOCK: 8, LOT: PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD Devlin grabbed third on beam and fourth 208 LOT: 876 937 Date Adopted: February 28, 2002 UNION COUNTY BOARD on floor. Erika Blaes took third on the DIMENSIONS OF LOT: 30 feet x 100 DIMENSIONS OF LOT: 30 feet x 100 DIMENSIONS OF LOT: 40 feet x 150 Public Notice is hereby given that the OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS feet feet feet uneven bars and fourth on vault. Jessica Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD NEAREST CROSS STREET: 163.33 NEAREST CROSS STREET: 161.5 feet NEAREST CROSS STREET: 255 feet Franko placed third on vault, second on ers has awarded a contract without com- Date Adopted: February 28, 2002 feet from Spring Street from Madison Avenue. from Alina Street petitive bidding as a professional service or Public Notice is hereby given that the beam and fourth in the all-around. SUPERIOR INTEREST (if any): NONE SUPERIOR INTERESTS (if any): NONE SUPERIOR INTERESTS (if any): NONE extraordinary, unspecifiable service pursu- Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- Pelosi, Franko and Devlin all quali- There is due approximately the sum of There is due approximately the sum of There is due approximately the sum of ant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a). This con- ers has awarded a contract without com- fied to compete at the Regional and ONE-HUNDRED THIRTY NINE THOU- ONE-HUNDRED EIGHTY THOUSAND ONE-HUNDRED SIXTY FIVE THOU- tract and the resolution authorizing it is petitive bidding as a professional service or SAND FOUR-HUNDRED FORTY SEVEN SEVEN-HUNDRED TWENTY FOUR & SAND EIGHT-HUNDRED FIFTY SIX & National Championship (Developmen- available for public inspection in the Office extraordinary, unspecifiable service pursu- & 94/100 ($139,447.94) together with lawful 52/100 ($180,724.52) together with lawful 31/100 ($165,856.31) together with lawful tal level) meets. of the Clerk of the Board. ant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a). This con- interest and costs. interest and costs. interest and costs. tract and the resolution authorizing it is Allison Zeller competed in the B 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 RESOLUTION NO. 261-2002 available for public inspection in the Office (11U) group, In the age 12 group, the Union County Sheriff’s Office. the Union County Sheriff’s Office. the Union County Sheriff’s Office. (Amending Resolution 879-2001) of the Clerk of the Board. The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn AWARDED TO: Ernest Nuzzo, Esq., 65 Francesca Lumetta took second in all- this sale. this sale. this sale. Ramapo Valley Road, Mahway, New Jersey RESOLUTION NO. 266-2002 around, second on the unevens and RALPH FROEHLICH RALPH FROEHLICH RALPH FROEHLICH SERVICES: To increase the appropria- AWARDED TO: Steven Hehl, Esq.370 floor and third on beam. Magda SHERIFF SHERIFF SHERIFF tion to provide additional legal counsel rep- Chestnut Street, Union, New Jersey Mierzejewska placed third in the all- WILLIAM M. E. POWERS JR. WILLIAM M. E. POWERS JR. WILLIAM M. E. POWERS JR. resenting the County of Union in a bank- SERVICES: As legal counsel represent- around, first on beam and third on the CHARTERED CHARTERED CHARTERED ruptcy matter entitled BRIDGEWATER ing the County in a legal matter pertaining to 737 Stokes Road 737 Stokes Road 737 Stokes Road RESOURCES, INC. the subdivision of American Water Com- floor. Rebecca Keiser took second on PO Box 1088 PO Box 1088 PO Box 1088 COST: In the amount of $5,000 for a new pany property. vault and third on the unevens. Medford, New Jersey 08055-9962 Medford, New Jersey 08055-9962 Medford, New Jersey 08055-9962 total contract amount of $10,000. COST: not to exceed $5,000. Marie and Tracy Salmon competed CH-756413 - (WL) CH-756422 - (WL) CH-756419 - (WL) M. Elizabeth Genievich M. Elizabeth Genievich in the 13 and over group. Tracy placed 4 T - 2/21, 2/28, 3/7 4 T - 2/28, 3/7, 3/14 4 T - 2/28, 3/7, 3/14 Clerk of the Board Clerk of the Board & 3/14/02 Fee: $191.76 & 3/21/02 Fee: $191.76 second on the beam and third on & 3/21/02 Fee: $187.68 1 T - 3/7/02, The Leader Fee: $23.97 1 T - 3/7/02, The Leader Fee: $21.42 unevens. Karen Lucey took second on floor and third on vault. Samantha Scarinci took third on the beam.

PUBLIC NOTICE SHERIFF’S SALE SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, DOCKET NO. F-13054-01 CITIFINANCIAL MORTGAGE COM- PANY, INC., PLAINTIFF vs. ISAAC HOLLOMAN, ET AL, DEFENDANT. CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, DATED DECEMBER 6, 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- ministration Building, 1st Floor, 10 Elizabethtown Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jer- sey on WEDNESDAY THE 13TH DAY OF MARCH A.D., 2002 at two o’clock in the afternoon of said day. All successful bid- ders must have 20% of their bid available in cash or certified check at the conclusion of the sales. The judgment amount is TWO-HUN- DRED TWENTY THREE THOUSAND TWO-HUNDRED NINTY THREE & 18/ 100 ($223,293.18). The property to be sold is located in the City of Elizabeth in the County of Union, New Jersey. Commonly known as: 424 Livingston Street, Elizabeth, New Jersey 07206 Tax Lot No. 612.A CW03 in Block 3 Dimensions of Lot: (Approximately) 50 feet wide by 100 feet long Nearest Cross Street: Situate on the south- westerly line of Livingston Street 300.00 feet from the northwesterly line of Fourth Street. There is due approximately the sum of TWO-HUNDRED THIRTY FIVE THOU- SAND EIGHT-HUNDRED SEVENTY THREE & 89/100 ($235,873.89) together with lawful interest and costs. There is a full legal description on file in the Union County Sheriff’s Office. The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this sale. RALPH FROEHLICH SHERIFF ZUCKER, GOLDBERG & ACKERMAN ATTORNEYS 1139 Spruce Drive PO Box 1024 Mountainside, New Jersey 07092-0024 1-908-233-8500 File No. XCZ L 46091 CH-756402 - (WL) 4 T - 2/14, 2/21, 2/28 & 3/7/02 Fee: $191.76 CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood Thursday, March 7, 2002 Page 15 HOUSE FOR SALE HELP WANTED Sunny Brick Colonial in Won- VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Historical Society to Hear derful N. Side Neighborhood. CLASSIFIEDS Westfield Volunteer Rescue Recently Remodeled with: Lg Squad seeks persons willing to Eat-In Kit, All HW Flrs., Big train as Emergency Medical About Mme. de Pompadour Family Rm can double as a SALES ADMINISTRATION FOR LEASE Technicians. No prior exp. Guest Suite with its own Full Inside sales position for rapidly needed. Valid NJ Driv. Lic., req., WESTFIELD – “The Patronage of Pompadour came to play in the cur- RESTAURANT/FOOD Mme. de Pompadour at the Court of Bath, Ent. from outside w/ample growing Springfield manufacturer. TAKE-OUT/CATERING min. 4 hrs/wk. We offer 24 hr. rents of change which swept through Closets. Nicely appointed DR & Candidate should be a self starter, coverage. Wkday 9am - 1 pm or Versailles, 1745-1764: Art, Politics France between 1745 and 1764, the Fully equiped. 3000 sq ft, for and Enlightenment” will be discussed LR with Fireplace. 3 full up- experienced and possess good immediate occupancy in center 1-5pm slots are perfect for par- year of her death. dated Baths. Fully finished presentation skills, both written ents of school children. Childcare by Rosamond Hooper-Hamersley in The guest speaker is the wife of the of Westfield. Excellent terms/ a slide and lecture presentation to the Lower Level with Rec. Rm, and verbal. Should be able to minimal up front expences. Adj. reimbursement available! Reverend Andrew Hamersley, an Home Office and Util. Rm. 3 - 4 build business relationships with Westfield Historical Society on Fri- Episcopal priest and the Rector of St. parking and NY trains. Seeks trainees as Dispatchers. Min. day, March 15, at 7:30 p.m. in the Bedrms with expanded Closets both new and established ac- ph: 908-561-3583 2 hrs./wk. All training provided. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Westfield. and finished Bonus Rm, A/C. counts, working with purchasing Community Room of the Westfield They have two children, Samantha, a email: [email protected] Call the Recruiting Team at Municipal Building, located at 425 $699,000. Will cooperate. agents, contract administrators (908) 233-2500 for details sophomore at Westfield High School, 908-789-4664 and customers. Company envi- HELP WANTED East Broad Street in Westfield. and James, a student at Roosevelt ronment is friendly, warm, clean HELP WANTED Her topic is based on the doctoral Intermediate School. OFFICE SUITES AVAILABLE Quality Day Camp in Morris dissertation she defended in October The event is free and open to the and pleasant. Prefer married County has staff openings in the Summer Day Camp Jobs!!: Spend Westfield. Prime location, center women, w/college degree. 5 day 2000 before the University at Albany, public. Light refreshments will be following areas: Swim (LGT or an active summer outdoors as a where she had attained her Master of served at the conclusion of the pro- of town, in modern elevator build- week with hours negotiable. Call WSI), High ropes, Tennis Director, day camp counselor! No nights or ing. High ceilings, palladian win- Dave at 973-379-8844 or Fax Arts Degree in History in 1994. gram. Sports, and Roller Hockey. weekends (except training). Group She said the nature of her research dows. Adj parking and NY trains. Resume to 973-379-0081. Please call 973-895-3200 or counselors, lifeguards/WSI, in- 4,200 sq. ft. to divide. uses art as evidence to explain cul- PUBLIC NOTICE APARTMENT FOR RENT email us at [email protected]. structors for: canoeing, karate, tural, artistic and political changes email: [email protected] SHERIFF’S SALE woodworking, overnights, tennis, in France in the 30 years before the ph: (908) 561-3583 Westfield - 2 Bedroom Apartment HELP WANTED low ropes/challenge. Must be a SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, with attic and garage. Quiet street revolution of 1789, a time of great CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, LEGAL SEC’Y - Small defense High School grad. Teachers wel- DOCKET NO. F-6117-99 FOR RENT with easy walk to train station. No upheaval. litigation firm in Westfield seeks come. Interviewing now. (908) With her slides and talk, she will LASALLE HOME MORTGAGE CORP., WESTFIELD pets. $1,250 per month plus utili- 647-0664. Apply online at PLAINTIFF vs. FRANK SAAVEDA AND exp’d person for April, May and focus on the role that Madame de IRENE M. SAAVEDRA, HIS WIFE; ET OVERSIZED 2 CAR GARAGE, ties. Available early April. June P/T Flex Hrs.; Apple OS; Fax www.campriverbend.bunkl.com IMMEDIATE AVAILABILITY Call 908-414-0435 ALS, DEFENDANT. Resume to Andrea 908-301-1510 PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, SAFE, SECURE LOCATION. PET SITTING & call 908-301-1700 DATED NOVEMBER 9, 2001 FOR SALE $295.00/M BOARD OF EDUCATION SHERIFF’S SALE OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. Call Lori 973-397-3541 Pets Prefer the comfort and HELP WANTED WESTFIELD, NEW JERSEY SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, By virtue of the above-stated writ of ex- safety of home while you are CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, ecution to me directed I shall expose for sale away. Sitting/Walks/Play/etc. NOTICE TO BIDDERS DOCKET NO. F-12757-01 by public vendue, at the Union County Ad- SUMMER RENTAL WORK AT HOME WELLS FARGO HOME MORTGAGE, ministration Building, 1st Floor, 10 Sealed proposals will be received by the Customized Home Visits. MAIL ORDER - INTERNET INC., PLAINTIFF vs. BERNARDO Elizabethtown Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jer- Board of Education of the Westfield School Sea Girt - Near Beach, Large ASENCIOS, ET ALS, DEFENDANT. sey on WEDNESDAY THE 13TH DAY OF 908-289-4470 $1,500 P/T - $5,000 F/T District, Union County, New Jersey, at the Bedsit, Private Entrance & Bath, CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, MARCH A.D., 2002 at two o’clock in the 1 (800) 524-7656 Board of Education, 302 Elm Street, West- DATED DECEMBER 6, 2001 FOR SALE afternoon of said day. All successful bid- A/C, TV, Fridge, Dining Area, Use AUTO FOR SALE field, New Jersey, for the following supplies, OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. ders must have 20% of their bid available in of Outside BBQ, July 1 - 30/$3,000, equipment or services: PUBLIC NOTICE By virtue of the above-stated writ of ex- cash or certified check at the conclusion of VOLVO- ’88 740 wagon. Great BID FOR: Aug 1 - Sept 2/$3,300. ecution to me directed I shall expose for sale the sales. cond. Dealer serviced, one owner. UNION COUNTY BOARD B3-11 INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL 732-449-4061 by public vendue, at the Union County Ad- The judgment amount is ONE-HUNDRED 189k mi., Reliable station car. OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS YEARBOOKS FOR 2002-2003 SCHOOL NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD ministration Building, 1st Floor, 10 THIRTY SIX THOUSAND NINTY FOUR & YEAR AND 2003-2004 SCHOOL YEAR 51/100 ($136,094.51). APARTMENT FOR RENT $2750 or best offer. Date Adopted: February 28, 2002 Elizabethtown Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jer- The property to be sold is located in the 908-233-9044 Public Notice is hereby given that the BIDS DUE: sey on WEDNESDAY THE 20TH DAY OF Westfield - 1 Bedroom Apartment Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- MARCH 25, 2002 AT 11:00 AM MARCH A.D., 2002 at two o’clock in the City of Elizabeth, County of Union and State of New Jersey. with screened-in porch & base- ers has awarded a contract without com- The bids will be received at the Adminis- afternoon of said day. All successful bid- HELP WANTED It is commonly known as 238 Springfield ment. Quiet street with easy walk petitive bidding as a professional service or tration Building, 302 Elm Street, Westfield, ders must have 20% of their bid available in extraordinary, unspecifiable service pursu- New Jersey 07090, on the date and at the cash or certified check at the conclusion of Road (assessed as 236-238), Elizabeth, to train station, garage, no pets. CHILD CARE New Jersey. ant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a). This con- time indicated, and then publicly opened the sales. Stay at home Mom needs assis- It is known and designated as Block/ $1,000/month + utilities. Available tract and the resolution authorizing it is and read aloud. The judgment amount is ONE-HUNDRED Immediately. Call 908-414-0435 tance with new born twins (flexible available for public inspection in the Office Bids must be in strict compliance with TWENTY THOUSAND NINE-HUNDRED Ward 10, Lot/Account 1900. The dimensions are 40.00 feet wide by hours). Please email qualifications/ of the Clerk of the Board. specifications. Bids must be made on the EIGHTY SEVEN & 77/100 ($120,987.77). BABY SITTER proposal forms in the manner designated. Property to be sold is located in the City 100.00 feet long. references to [email protected]. RESOLUTION NO. 253-2002 Proposals must be endorsed on the outside of Elizabeth, County of Union and the Nearest Cross Street: Wyoming Avenue. Baby Sitter Wanted in my AWARDED TO: Richard A. Alaimo En- of the sealed envelope, with the name of the State of New Jersey. Prior lien(s): The total amount due as of Scotch Plains home for my 2 HELP WANTED gineering Co., 200 High Street, Mount Holly, bidder, the bidder's address and the name Premises commonly known as 42 12/7/01 for property taxes and unpaid water/ New Jersey of the supplies, equipment, or services for Raymond Terrace, Elizabeth, New Jer- sewer is in the aggregate sum of $1,462.84. children ages 8 and 5. Tuesdays INSURANCE - Westfield Agency. SERVICES: For providing construction which the bid is submitted. It is understood sey 07201. SUBJECT TO UNPAID TAXES AND & Wednesdays, 3:00 pm - 6:00 and inspection services for the replacement and agreed that proposals may be delivered BEING KNOWN as LOT 13, BLOCK OTHER MUNICIPAL ASSESSMENTS, Exp Comm Lines CSR. of Springfield Avenue Bridge (C472) in 1278, on the official Tax Map of the City of AMOUNT DUE IS AVAILABLE IN THE pm, Must have own car, Non- Responsiblities: Marketing to car- before the time or at the place specified for smoker, References required. Cranford. opening. The Board of Education assumes Elizabeth. SHERIFF’S OFFICE OR FROM riers, servicing med to large accts. COST: $108,560 no responsibility for bids mailed or misdi- Dimensions: 40 feet x 123.78 feet x PLAINTIFF’S ATTORNEYS UPON WRIT- Call 908-889-5244 Salary open, full benefits. M. Elizabeth Genievich rected in delivery. 18.05 feet x 43.70 feet x 87.42 feet. TEN REQUEST TO PLAINTIFF’S ATTOR- Clerk of the Board The Board of Education of the Town of Nearest Cross Street: State Highway NEYS. 908-654-1308 1 T - 3/7/02, The Leader Fee: $22.44 Westfield, in Union County, New Jersey, Route S-24 There is due approximately the sum of FT CUSTOMER SERVICE reserves the right to accept or reject any The Sheriff hereby reserves the right ONE-HUNDRED SIXTY THREE THOU- PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE and/or all bids for the whole or any part and to adjourn this sale without further no- SAND NINE-HUNDRED THIRTY TWO & Small, growing Springfield waive any informalities in the interest of the tice by publication. 88/100 ($163,932.88) together with lawful manufacturing company seeks SCOTCH PLAINS-FANWOOD BOARD OF EDUCATION Board of Education. No bid may be with- Subject to unpaid taxes, assessments, interest and costs. There is a full legal description on file in in house customer service Rep. NOTICE OF MEETINGS drawn for a period of sixty (60) days after the water and sewer liens. to handle some computer order date set for the opening thereof. There is a full legal description on file in the Union County Sheriff’s Office. (In Compliance with OPEN PUBLIC MEETINGS ACT - Chapter 231) Bidding shall be in conformance with the the Union County Sheriff’s Office. The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn entry, requests for catalogues/ this sale. ADDENDUM to NOTICE applicable requirements of N.J.S.A. The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn samples, with some administra- 18A:18A-1 et. seq., pertaining to the "Public this sale. RALPH FROEHLICH tive work. Good verbal and writ- TYPE OF MEETING: Public Hearing on Budget/Regular Public Meeting School Contracts Law". RALPH FROEHLICH SHERIFF ten communications skills re- DATE OF MEETING: March 21, 2002 Bidders are required to comply with the SHERIFF STERN, LAVINTHAL, FRANKENBERG, LOCATION: Administration Building, Evergreen Avenue & Cedar Street, requirements of P.L. 1975, C.127, (NJAC FEDERMAN AND PHELAN, P.C. NORGAARD & KAPNICK, LLP quired. Pleasant, friendly & clean Scotch Plains, New Jersey 07076 17:27). Suite 505 Sentry Office Plaza Suite 300 work environment. 35 - 40 hrs. 5 TIME: 7:45 p.m. By order of the Town of Westfield Board 216 Haddon Avenue 293 Eisenhower Parkway days per week, M - F. PURPOSE OF MEETING: The Board will hold a Regular Public Meeting and a Public of Education, Union County, New Jersey. Westmont, New Jersey 08108 Livingston, New Jersey 07039-1711 Call Dave at 973-379-8844 or Hearing on the Tentative 2002-2003 School Budget. Robert A. Berman CH-756408 - (WL) CH-756395 - (WL) ACTION TO BE TAKEN: Action will be taken. 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® REALTOR® © 2001 Coldwell Banker Corporation. Coldwell Banker is a registered trademark of Coldwell Banker Corporation.An Equal Opportunity Company. Equal Housing Opportunity. Independently Owned and Operated by NRT Incorporated. CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK Page 16 Thursday, March 7, 2002 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION ‘Simnel Sunday’ Planned EYE ON THE At Miller-Cory Museum WESTFIELD – On Sunday, March In England and Colonial America, 10, Joan Barna of Scotch Plains will Mothering or Simnel Sunday was cel- DOWNTOWN present a program between 2 and 5 ebrated on the fourth Sunday during the p.m. on “Mothering or Simnel Sun- Lenten season. Attendees will have an An Italian Restaurant Holds Its Own day” at the Miller-Cory House Mu- opportunity to learn about the traditions seum, located at 614 Mountain Av- of the day and to taste a “Simnel Cake.” Despite Competition in Downtown enue in Westfield. Costumed docents will be on hand to guide visitors through the 1740 By NERMENE SIMAIKA PUBLIC NOTICE farmhouse and answer questions about Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The taurant Acquilla in New Providence. Times In scouting out different locations, SHERIFF’S SALE life in the colonies. The last tour will SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, begin at 4 p.m. Over the years, the face of down- he finally decided on the Elm Street CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, Open-hearth cooking demonstra- town Westfield has evolved several spot in Westfield in spite of the fact that DOCKET NO. F-16465-99 tions will take place in the Frazee Build- times. As the town grows and rents are neighboring towns such as Cranford MIDFIRST BANK, PLAINTIFF vs. ing on the museum grounds. Volunteer raised, many smaller privately owned offer lower rents. MIGUEL A. RODRIQUEZ, ET ALS., DE- “The space was larger, which gives FENDANT. cooks will demonstrate the cooking stores have found it increasingly diffi- CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, techniques of the 18th century and cult to keep up. us the ability to hold private functions,” DATED NOVEMBER 29, 2001 FOR SALE prepare treats for visitors to sample. As corporate-run establishments said Mr. Acquaviva. “Westfield is a OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. The museum’s gift shop features a come into town, offering lower prices very unique town, almost like a By virtue of the above-stated writ of ex- wide variety of Colonial reproduc- and bigger selections, the end result Pleasantville. I’ve heard it referred to ecution to me directed I shall expose for sale as the Norman Rockwell painting for by public vendue, at the Union County Ad- tions, crafts, cookbooks and educa- has been a downtown area that has ministration Building, 1st Floor, 10 tional materials. become filled with more corporate, New Jersey.” Elizabethtown Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jer- On Sunday, March 17, the museum publicly traded corporations, such as Mr. Acquaviva knew that there was sey on WEDNESDAY THE 20TH DAY OF The Gap, Starbucks, and Panera. tough competition from the other MARCH A.D., 2002 at two o’clock in the will hold its Annual Maple Sugaring Day, with a program presented by One reaction to these new additions restaurants in town, some of which afternoon of said day. All successful bid- have been open for decades. In addi- ders must have 20% of their bid available in Jack Petersen of Westfield. Admis- has been a sense that unless a store is cash or certified check at the conclusion of sion to the museum is $2 for adults, 50 run by a giant corporate parent, it has tion to providing excellent service, the sales. a restaurant has to be able to provide cents for students and free for chil- LITERARY DUO…Best-selling novelists Mary Higgins Clark, left, and her no chance of survival. The judgment amount is SIXTY SIX Another perspective is that these patrons with a meal worth remem- THOUSAND EIGHT-HUNDRED FORTY dren under age 6. daughter, Carol Higgins Clark, will headline the Junior League of Elizabeth- For more information about the types of corporate establishments in- bering fondly. EIGHT & 70/100 ($66,848.70). Plainfield benefit, “A Literary Luncheon.” The luncheon and book signing will Acquaviva’s chef, Carlo Colombo, The property to be sold is located in the take place on Friday, April 19, at 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Berkeley Plaza in crease interest in the downtown, thereby museum, its calendar of upcoming received his culinary education in Spain City of Elizabeth in the County of Union, and events or volunteer opportunities, Berkeley Heights. The mother-daughter team will be joined by fellow authors allowing privately owned businesses the State of New Jersey. over 20 years ago, where he continued please call the museum office at (908) Anita Diamant and J. P. Morrissey. A silent auction and raffle will also take place. to benefit from the increased traffic. Commonly known as: 210 Clark Place, Ferraro’s Restaurant, Northside on in the restaurant business for about Elizabeth, New Jersey. 232-1776. five years. His expertise is behind Tax Lot No. 54 in Block No. 5. Trattoria, and Randal’s Shoes are Dimensions of Lot (Approximately) 25.00 PUBLIC NOTICE among the businesses that have been Acquaviva’s daily specials, as well as Famous Authors to Attend the menu (which is modified every feet wide by 100.00 feet long. NOTICE OF AWARD OF CONTRACT able to set themselves apart by having Nearest Cross Street: Situate in the south- FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES BY something different to offer the com- three months or so). westerly line of Clark Place at a point therein THE TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS munity. Another such establishment The combination of a unique menu, distant northwesterly 125.00 feet from the Junior League Luncheon CONTRACTOR: Orion System Inte- that has managed to endure is the res- atmosphere, and impeccable service corner formed by the intersection of the has allowed Acquaviva to persevere. same with the northwesterly line of Second grators, 1 Lincoln Highway, Suite 16, will be joined by her mother, Mary taurant Acquaviva Delle-Fonti. Located Edison, New Jersey 08820 AREA – The Junior League of “So, while the experience may be Street. Higgins Clark, a best-selling suspense at 115 Elm Street, the restaurant fea- There is due approximately the sum of NATURE OF SERVICE: System integra- Elizabeth-Plainfield (JLEP) will host similar to eating at somebody’s home,” writer with over 50 million books in tures a Northern-Italian menu of el- SIXTY NINE THOUSAND SEVEN-HUN- tor to provide computer hardware and con- its third annual literary luncheon ben- egantly prepared foods. Mr. Acquaviva noted, “the service it- DRED FORTY THREE & 93/100 sulting services. efit, “A Literary Luncheon,” on Fri- print. ($69,743.93) together with lawful interest DURATION: As needed. What is it that distinguishes one res- self is still very professional, and ev- day, April 19, at the Berkeley Plaza in Anita Diamant, the author of “The erything still gets done right.” and costs. AMOUNT: Through Capital Ordinance Red Tent,” a work of historical fiction taurant from another, or allows one There is a full legal description on file in 92-25 and the Recreation Trust Account Berkeley Heights. establishment to flourish while another In relation to restaurants like the Union County Sheriff’s Office. #514 totaling $25,000. (a REDI Grant has The festivities will include several based on the Biblical story of Dinah, Ferraro’s, which approach the level of been submitted and the township is await- one fails? In a town like Westfield, The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn prominent authors who will discuss will also be featured. which has several businesses compet- being one of Westfield’s institutions, this sale. ing approval) (any funds received from said their literary careers, as well as per- New Jersey resident J. P. Morrissey, grant will reimburse the above-mentioned ing for the same market, these are ques- Acquaviva is fairly new. RALPH FROEHLICH author of “A Weekend at Blenheim,” SHERIFF accounts). sonally autographing their individual tions worth pondering. If an establishment’s longevity is CARKHUFF & RADMIN, PC - ESQS. THE RESOLUTION AND CONTRACT book selections which will be avail- will join the panel. The event will Mick Acquaviva, the manager and determined by its quality of service 598-600 Somerset Street FOR SAME ARE ON FILE IN THE OF- able for purchase. additionally include children’s book and product, we can expect Acquaviva FICE OF THE TOWNSHIP CLERK. operator of Acquaviva, believes that North Plainfield, New Jersey 07060 Carol Higgins Clark, author of the author and illustrator Emily Arnold the key to any business’ success lies in to be part of the downtown landscape CH-756406 - (WL) Barbara Riepe McCully. Linda Fairstein, a former 4 T - 2/21, 2/28, 3/7 Township Clerk “Regan Reilly” mystery series, will how the business treats its customers. for a long time. & 3/14/02 Fee: $183.60 1 T - 3/7/02, The Times Fee: $20.91 serve as Mistress of Ceremonies. She panel member and past Mistress of “My father, who’s been in the restau- Ceremonies, will also participate. rant business in Europe for many years, Holy Trinity Seniors A silent auction and raffle will round always told me that you have to treat out the day’s activities. Proceeds from your customers like guests,” said Mr. Plan Irish Program the luncheon will benefit the JLEP’s Acquaviva. “Make them feel as if they WESTFIELD – The regular meet- .LPEHUOH\$+DOH\ community service projects. are having a meal in your own house The law firm of Farer Fersko and ing of the Senior Social Club of the and treat them with honor, dignity, and Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Church the Connell Company, both of respect.” ([SHFW0RUH Westfield; Unity Bank and Schering- in Westfield will take place on Mon- Mr. Acquaviva has been in the res- day, March 11, at 1:30 p.m. in the  Plough are sponsors of the event. taurant business in New Jersey for over The JLEP is an organization of more elementary school gymnasium. 10 years, getting his start in Peapack- The entertainment will be an Irish 1-$50LOOLRQ'ROODU&OXE*ROG/HYHO  than 300 women throughout Union Gladstone in 1992. Before Acquaviva County committed to promoting was opened in October of 1999, Mr. program of dance and music pre- volunteerism, developing the poten- Acquaviva was part-owner of the res- sented by children from the Holy tial of women and improving com- Trinity Elementary School. 6:$160,///$1(23(1681'$< munities through the effective action PUBLIC NOTICE A trip to “The Tides” is planned for Friday, March 15, in honor of St. and leadership of trained volunteers. NOTICE TO CREDITORS $ ZHOFRPLQJ WZRVWRU\ HQWUDQFH IR\HU LQVWDQWO\ Tickets are now available at The Estate of: JOSEPHINE R. Patrick and a luncheon is included. Town Book Store of Westfield, FRANCAVIGLIA, Deceased On Thursday, May 23, the club GHPRQVWUDWHV WKH EHQHILWV RI WKLV PRGHUQ &RORQLDO which may be reached at (908) 233- Pursuant to the order of James S. LaCorte, will attend a program at the Perform- Surrogate of the County of Union, made on ing Arts Center in Newark. The bus GHVLJQ7KHIORRUSODQLVRSHQRIIHULQJZRQGHUIXOO\ 3535, or by calling the JLEP at (908) the 1ST day of MARCH, A.D. 2002 , upon VSDFLRXV IRUPDO JDWKHULQJ DUHDV ZLWK DQ DEXQGDQFH 709-1177. the application of the undersigned, as EX- will leave from B. G. Fields restau- ECUTORS of the estate of said deceased, rant in Westfield and participants RI FXVWRP PROGLQJV  7KH HDWLQ.LWFKHQ ERDVWV notice is hereby given to the creditors of said will return there after the perfor- PUBLIC NOTICE deceased to exhibit to the subscriber under JUDQLWHFRXQWHUVDQGWRSRIWKHOLQHDSSOLDQFHV7KH mance for dinner. UNION COUNTY BOARD oath or affirmation their claims and de- Plans for future trips will be an- )DPLO\5RRPDEXWVWKH.LWFKHQDQGRSHQVWKURXJK OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS mands against the estate of said deceased NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD within six months from the date of said nounced. )UHQFK GRRUV WR WKH ILQHO\ FUDIWHG WKUHHVHDVRQ Date Adopted: February 28, 2002 order, or they will he forever barred from Public Notice is hereby given that the prosecuting or recovering the same against PUBLIC NOTICE 3RUFK$Q$X3DLUVXLWH/DXQGU\5RRPDQGIXOO Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- the subscriber. UNION COUNTY BOARD ers has awarded a contract without com- Peter C. Francaviglia Jr., %DWKURRPFRPSOHWHWKHILUVWIORRU7KHVHFRQGIORRUSURYLGHVIRXU%HGURRPVZLWKKDQGSDLQWHG OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS petitive bidding as a professional service or Roseanne Pielhau, A/K/A NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD extraordinary, unspecifiable service pursu- Roseanne Francaviglia GpFRU  7KH 0DVWHU %HGURRP 6XLWH URXQGV RXW WKLV KRPH ZLWK GUDPDWLF FDWKHGUDO FHLOLQJV DQG Date Adopted: February 28, 2002 ant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a). This con- Executors Public Notice is hereby given that the OX[XULRXV%DWKURRPZLWKGRXEOHYDQLW\-DFX]]LVW\OHWXEDQGVHSDUDWHVWDOOVKRZHU7KHEDVHPHQW tract and the resolution authorizing it is Attorneys Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- available for public inspection in the Office Johnstone, Skok, Loughlin & Lane ers has awarded a contract without com- KRXVHVD5HFUHDWLRQ5RRP2IILFHIXOO%DWKURRPDQG3OD\KRXVH6FRWFK3ODLQV :6)  of the Clerk of the Board. 324 East Broad Street P.O. 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POPCORN™ Dragonfly: Let Us Flee From This Fly That Is Flawed One Popcorn, Poor • Two Popcorns, Fair • Three Popcorns, Good • Four Popcorns, Excellent

By MICHAEL S. GOLDBERGER inconsequential side-bar, and no one else in 1 popcorn the cast has a part big enough to warrant Get Outta discussion. When Dr. Joe Darrow (Kevin Costner) So that leaves just you, the popcorn and begins telling friends and coworkers that his Kevin in a darkened theater. And for some recently deceased wife, Emily (Susanna Th- that might very well be enough. As for the The House ompson), is trying to make contact with him rest of us, Dragonfly is one love bug whose through hospital patients experiencing near- bite we’d be wise to avoid. By CAROL F. DAVIS death experiences, they think he’s crazy. But Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times he soon has company. Because after about * * * * * The Wossing Chinese Music 30 minutes of sitting through director Tom Dragonfly, rated PG-13, is a Universal Ensemble will perform at the First Shadyac’s bogus attempt at making like Pictures release directed by Tom Shadyac Congregational Church of Westfield, filmmaker M. Night Shyamalan (The Sixth and stars Kevin Costner, Kathy Bates and TECHNICOLOR PERFORMANCE...The cast and crew of Joseph and The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat are pictured, 125 Elmer Street, for the continua- Sense), you think that surely you’ll go crazy. Susanna Thompson. Running time: 115 above, while rehearsing for the March production. tion of its acclaimed series of free, The combination of incredulity and bore- minutes. half-hour, noonday concerts, the dom that Dragonfly is certain to engender in Mid-Day Musicales, on Wednes- poor unsuspecting viewers is mind-bog- day, March 13. This program will gling. But it inevitably leads to the real brain Joseph and The Amazing Technicolor teaser: trying to figure out how Kevin Costner offer music from the classical Chi- is able to continually make movies like this nese repertoire as well as some mod- and still maintain a mailing address, let alone Dreamcoat Comes to Roosevelt ern interpretations of folk music of a fashionable one. the oral tradition. The musicians, Few denizens of Hollywood could sus- who come with a long list of honors tain the career-crushing damage of a WESTFIELD – Roosevelt Interme- tors Michael Fackelman and Brice Free- and awards, will use traditional two- Waterworld (1995). But that flub was just an diate School (RIS) will present the Tim man. Eduardo Rioseco is a professional string fiddles, a hammered dulci- appetizer from Costner. He has since man- Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber musical, colleague of Ms. Glist and is the guest mer, and drums. Following the con- aged to follow it up with The Postman Joseph and The Amazing Technicolor choreographer from New York City. RIS cert, a soup and sandwich luncheon (1997) and 3,000 Miles to Graceland (2001). Dreamcoat on Friday and Saturday, art teacher, Robert Greenwood, has cre- will be available in the church’s so- Yet they’re still asking him to make mov- March 8 and 9 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, ated the scenic design. cial hall for $5. ies. Which can only suggest that the actor has Stephen Markowski will perform the star power and the ever-loyal niche audience March 10, at 2 p.m. in the Alice Lee that comes with it. Roosevelt Auditorium. title role of “Joseph.” Allison Siko and * * * * * This lively tale incorporates comedy Stephanie Christiano will share the role Temple Emanu-El’s Annual Kids He is a modern take on yesteryear’s mati- nee idol, playing a sensitive, hopeless ro- and dance with an eclectic mix of music, of the Narrator at each performance. Carnival offers an afternoon the mantic whose specialty is lost causes and the ranging from country western to calypso Max Lazar will play Joseph’s father, whole family can enjoy, especially re-kindling of old loves. He is a package that A piece by Roberto Masi, represented by Galleria D’Arte Paviglianiti in to 1950s rock n’ roll. Tickets will be on Jacob, and Aaron Eisenberg will portray those with young children between arrives with a tacitly implied promise: If this Florence, Italy. sale in the lobby 45 minutes prior to each Pharaoh. the ages of 2 and 10. Carnival activi- guy loves you, he’s not ever leaving. Guar- performance. Ted Chou is Potiphar and Julienne ties include games, arts and crafts, a anteed. Possessing such an attribute is not Roosevelt’s new drama teacher, Taryn Niemiera is Mrs. Potiphar. Alex silent auction, refreshments, prizes, quite like having talent, but it sure comes in Artexpo New York Glist, is directing the show. Vivian Forsteinhausler is the Butler, while Leah and more. The Carnival will be held handy if your critical successes have of late Kaludan is the musical director and will Fertig-Cohen is the Baker. on Sunday, March 10, from 11 a.m. been far and few between. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 18 be assisted by the orchestra pit coordina- The Brothers will be played by Caitlin to 3 p.m., at 756 East Broad Street in Now with Dragonfly, it appears that di- more traditional in flavor, Chicago came from the artists’ and organiz- Jennings, Rachel Mack, Lucas Baran, Westfield, and is open to the public. rector Shadyac would like to parley that Matt Renart, Annie Greenberg, Patrick Admission is free. Once there, you heartthrob cachet into a little supernatural native Joseph Lorusso, represented ers’ dedication to provide the at- McGowan, Caity Costello, Patrina will need to purchase tickets in order hocus-pocus — maybe even cash in on by the Kennebeck Editions, dem- tendees more than just something Westfielders Win having audiences confuse Costner with Bruce Caruana, Nichole Vendetti, Sean Sullivan to take advantage of the games, en- onstrated his education in and love pretty to look at. This year, there and Pat McCabe. tertainment, and other activities. Pro- Willis for a little while. The resulting mish- mash is a transparent combining of ideas for the technique of Italy’s master was more to ponder and reflect At NJPAC Festival Featured dancers include Kristin ceeds benefit the Temple’s Early painters in pieces such as “Close to upon – unfortunately stemming Aguero, Ellen Scariati, Christine Education Program. from the aforementioned Sixth Sense (1999) WESTFIELD – The New Jer- and the dreadfully saccharine Message In A You.” from a city which is obviously a Kandigian, Catherine Porta, Julie sey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) Shelman, Katherine Itz, Noelle Bottle (1999). Florence, Italy resident Roberto little more introspective and * * * * * Of course it doesn’t work...artistically, in Newark announced that Westfield Kanidigan, Allie Sisto and Kathleen If you are a fan of Ragtime, you that is. But again, considering Costner’s Masi, who utilizes color in ways guarded since the world changed residents have been named winners Solan. will enjoy Once on This Island, an track record, maybe that’s beside the point. that would seem almost foreign to on 9-11. of auditions for this year’s New Jer- Completing the chorus are Mike Burns, exciting musical that tells that oh-so Because if nothing else, Kevin the Romantic Lalonde and Lorusso, chooses a sey Youth Orchestra Festival. Greg Nelson, Bobby LaForge, Alex familiar tale of a peasant girl who rides again. more poetic, subdued technique in The weekend-long event, which Pitchen, James Hooper-Hammersley, falls in love with a boy from the other For gosh sakes, his wife’s dead this go- pieces he presented at Artexpo, such will be held at NJPAC from Friday, David Purdy, Joe Faustine, David side of town. It’s all about unre- round and he still won’t give up. Remember, March 8 to Sunday, March 10, will as his sweeping landscapes. Panayiotou, Matt Anzalone, Claire Fox, quited love, but not without first though, Costner is the Energizer Fantasy. He include Kelly Yang, flutist, Matthew Deborah Siegel, Jane Kim, Lauren Huff, exploring class distinction, the pur- just keeps on loving. No second marriage for Perhaps the most admirable and Velderman, bassoonist, Thomas Elena Tinfow, Emily Kieczykowski, suit dreams, clashing with your par- this guy after a respectable period of griev- impressive quality of Artexpo 2002 Killian, 3rd, violinist, Carl Baron, ing. No siree. He mates for life, and maybe Kayley Graham, Tegest Hailu, Jaclyn ents, and even death. There will be cellist, and Christopher Velderman, Nicoll and Carolyn Haggerty. several performances at both The even death. French horn player. First Congregational Church in Dr. Joe Darrow, though strictly a man of Art Carlson Tickets for the performance are science who poo-pooed any talk of an after- Masterwork Chorus Westfield (March 9 and 10), and The life prior to his wife’s disappearance in the $12 for general admission and $7 for Untied Church of Christ in Plainfield jungles of Venezuela, is now willing to CONTINUED FROM PAGE 18 children. To purchase tickets, please (March 16 and 17). It’s just $12 for believe practically anything. Ah, but did you Front Porch,” came to Carlson when call (888)-GO-NJPAC. Concert to Include adults, and $6 if you cannot get a catch the use of the word “disappearance,” he decided once again, on the advice babysitter. All performances begin and not “death” this go-round? Yup, right of one of his daughter’s friends, to Local Residents at 8 p.m. Choose your church, and out of the daytime soaps. get off the beaten path and trek to a Requiems On Tap purchase tickets at Marylou’s Memo- You see, the bus that was transporting Dr. small, working class island off the AREA – Westfield resident Richard rabilia or the Town Book Store in Emily Darrow and her fellow Red Cross coast of North Carolina. A. Barker and Scotch Plains residents Westfield, and at Margie’s Cakebox workers on that fateful day six months ago, “The Swinging Artist” by Joseph With Oratorio Singers David K. Barker, Anastasio Carumpalos and The Plainfield Performing Arts tragically cascaded down the side of a moun- Harkers Island, one of those places Watchman Kaliher where “almost every one of the mail- and Ann DeCamp are members of the Center in Plainfield. tain. And of those victims recovered, there WESTFIELD – The Oratorio Masterwork Chorus. were no survivors. Of course, they never boxes and store signs had one of four Singers will present its 22nd annual They will appear with the chorus in a * * * * * found the pretty humanitarian’s body. surnames,” is not a destination for Mogielnicki concert with the requiems of Mozart concert entitled, “War and Peace,” at the On Sunday, March 17, Temple Naturally, or maybe supernaturally, that most, but for Carlson, it was an in- and Fauré on Sunday, March 10, at 3 Community Theatre in Morristown on Sha’arey Shalom in Springfield will leaves the door wide open for all sorts of spirational experience. p.m. at The First United Methodist conjecture. But evidencing no filmic sleight CONTINUED FROM PAGE 18 Sunday, March 10, at 3 p.m. highlight this year’s theme of “Find- This grandfather proves that it’s formed in their Young Artist Pro- Church in Westfield. Single tickets are $20 and $30. For of hand to intrigue us with, filmmaker never too late to pursue your dreams, The chorus and orchestra, under ing Wholeness in Judaism” with a Shadyac merely dumps a smorgasbord of gram. She also participated in the ticket information, please call the Com- day of Jewish learning and celebra- and unleash your hidden talents. the direction of Trent Johnson, will haphazard clues on the table and lets us Westminster Choir College Vocal munity Theatre box office at (973) 539- tion of the Torah. It begins at 12:30 wallow in the possibilities. Published in the fall of 2001, the be joined by soloists Jeannette Ferrell 8008. p.m. with a variety of workshops, Thus, while the true fate of Dr. Joe’s book is now widely available and Institute Chamber Choir and the Maraffi, soprano, Betsy Mackenzie- with topics including Adult Torah dearly beloved hangs in the balance, the lack can be found at Amazon and Barnes Middle School Vocal Camp for three Stubbs, mezzo-soprano, David Scott, Evening Recital Set Study, ideas for a creative Seder, and of skillfully crafted suspense leading up to & Noble websites or by special order consecutive summers. bass, and Rufus Müeller, tenor. even a Passover craft project for the climactic revelation betrays the very es- at most bookstores. In fact, there is a As an eighth grader at Roosevelt General admission tickets are $15, By Musical Club kids. Later, at 3 p.m., noted com- sence of mystery. review on Amazon’s website by Alex Intermediate School, Celine re- with senior and student admission at poser, performer, and educator Sam Ironically, for all its talk about souls, Williams, a former Mayor of $10. Glaser will present Kol Bamidbar. It Dragonfly is a mere shell of other movies’ ceived the Nelson A. Keller Memo- Next Wednesday concepts, a zombie of a film with no creative Westfield and the author’s good rial Award, given by the Westfield For concert information, please means “A Voice in the Desert” and it buddy. animus to call its own. Foundation for musical achieve- call the church office at (908) 233- WESTFIELD – The Musical Club is an interactive musical which will The book can also be purchased 4211, from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free both entertain and educate. Tickets The coming attractions boast of a surprise ment. of Westfield will host an evening recital ending, again a shamefully obvious attempt directly from Carlson by calling him parking is available adjacent to the are $8 in advance and $10 at the A member of The Westfield Cho- on Wednesday, March 13, at 8 p.m. at door, $5 for kids, and no more than to associate Dragonfly with Shyamalan’s at (908) 281-6922. church. The First Baptist Church in Westfield. superb thriller. And while the twist conclu- By the way, the answer posed by rale, Celine is involved in her high This arts program is made pos- $25 for an entire family. Call them at sion actually isn’t bad, such fancy footwork Janet and Paul Somers, Program Chair- (973) 379-5387. the title, “Why Everyone Needs a school Chamber Chorus and Sym- sible in part by a 2001 HEART Grant persons, have selected a program of var- in the film’s 11th hour is a proverbial case of Front Porch,” makes a lot of sense. phony Orchestra. She plays several (History, Education, Arts — Reach- too little too late. ied composers, ensembles and soloists, Some engaging characterization along Here’s a clue: air-conditioning. Pick instruments, including piano, vio- ing Thousands) from the Union featuring new and member artists. the way might have helped. But a distractingly up the book before you begin to lin and harp. She plans to pursue a County Board of Chosen Freehold- Performances will include Eliza- Richard Lewis overweight Kathy Bates as the ever so logi- remodel your entryway. If it were up career in operatic performance. ers, Alexander Mirabella, Chairman. bethan works by Anon and Sheperd cal law professor next door plays like an to Carlson, it would be the law. and Thomas Brown, and other works CONTINUED FROM PAGE 18 by Johan Joachim Quantz, Super neurotic and chockfull of Mendelssohn, Francis Poulenc, Franz angst, Lewis, who was born in Brook- County Funds Now Available Junior Optimist Club of Westfield lyn, N.Y., has been able to look at his Schubert, Mr. Somers, Peter War- darker side (and we don’t mean his lock, Hugo Wolf, Ned Rorem and wardrobe of black garb), and help Announces Photography Contest Mozart. others with similar vices. His volume, For Arts, Cultural Programs Refreshments will be served by the “The Other Great Depression: How hospitality committee, which is chaired I’m Overcoming, on a Daily Basis, at COUNTY – The Union County Support Grants,” stated Freeholder WESTFIELD – The Junior Opti- Winning entries will be displayed by Dariel Belcher. Least a Million Addictions and Dys- Board of Chosen Freeholders invites Vice-Chairwoman Mary Ruotolo, Li- mist Club of Westfield has announced at a location, to be announced, in For membership information, please functions and Finding a Spiritual community arts organizations, schools aison to the Union County Cultural June. call (908) 232-2173. and other non-profit organizations that and Heritage Programs Advisory the second annual Photography Con- (Sometimes) Life,” might just build a test for children and teenagers in bridge between the famous comic and wish to present cultural programming Board. “Both arts organizations and his audience, once again. to apply for funding from the Union other non-profit groups providing arts grades K-12. The theme for this year’s Mel Brook’s 1993 comedy, Robin County Arts Grant Program. projects are eligible to apply for fund- competition is “Westfield in Action.” Hood: Men in Tights featured Lewis, “The purpose of the grant program ing.” Gift certificates and other prizes just after he starred opposite Jamie is to enrich the quality of life in Union “We are very proud that the New will be awarded to first, second and Ages 4 - Adult Lee Curtis in ABC’s short-lived sitcom, County by stimulating and support- Jersey State Council on the Arts has third place finishers in each age “Anything But Love” (1989-1992) ing the production, presentation and designated our Division of Cultural group. The four age groups will be • Drama / Musical Theater More recently, he has begun his third creation of all the arts,” said Free- and Heritage Affairs a Major Arts season on the award-winning HBO Grades K-2, 3-5, 6-8 and 9-12. holder Chairman Lewis Mingo, Jr. Service Organization for the fifth Children interested in participat- • Movement series “Curb Your Enthusiasm.” “Arts activities taking place between consecutive year,” added Freeholder All joshing aside, we’re hoping January 1, 2003 and December 31, Mingo. ing must submit one color photo- • Vocal Technique Lewis can curb his issues long enough 2003 are eligible for consideration.” The Union County Arts Grant Pro- graph of their favorite scene of to prove again to his audiences what a “We are pleased to offer both Spe- gram is administered by the Division Westfield in action, in a size no • Piano Instruction stand-up guy he can really be. cial Project and General Operating of Cultural and Heritage Affairs in smaller than 4-inches by 6-inches. the Union County Department of The child’s name, age, grade, ad- • Musical Theory Schubert and Mozart Pieces Economic Development. Funds for dress and telephone number should • 2002 Summer Workshop this program are made available be printed on the back of the photo- through the Local Arts Program of graph. Set at Holy Trinity Church the New Jersey State Council on the Entries must be received no later 1100 South Avenue ( We also do Birthday Parties! ) Arts, Department of State. than Wednesday, May 1, and should WESTFIELD – Two rarely heard F Minor (D383) by Franz Schubert. To request an application and (above Genarros Pizza) works for Passiontide will be performed Both works will be performed in guidelines, or information on other be forwarded to the Junior Optimist Westfield, NJ on Sunday, March 17, at 4 p.m. at The German, with English translations pro- programs and services, please con- Club, c/o Miriam Zichlin, 515 Moun- REGISTER NOW ! Catholic Church of the Holy Trinity, vided. tact the Division of Cultural and tain Avenue, Westfield, 07090. (908) 233-2331 FOR OUR NEXT SESSION Westfield Avenue and First Street, Rives Cassel, Director of Music/Or- Heritage Affairs, 633 Pearl Street,  Westfield. ganist, will conduct. Elizabeth, 07202, call (908) 558- [email protected] AND SAVE ON The Holy Trinity Choir, Soloists, and The program will be presented free 2550, dial 7-1-1 for relay users, or e- [email protected] www.westfieldnj.com/bravo THE REGULAR FEE ! Orchestra will present the Grabmusik of charge. The public is cordially in- mail [email protected]. (K.42) by Mozart and the Stabat Mater in vited to attend. CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK Page 18 Thursday, March 7, 2002 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION

In the Galleries Art Carlson’s Roadtrip Artist of Adventures Lead Him the Week To Penning ‘Front Porch’

“Got News for You” by René Lalonde of Galerie Pierre Séguin in Montréal. By CAROL F. DAVIS material for his book took him as far Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times as Alaska, and the entire time he WESTFIELD — What happens somehow managed to stay off of the if you go through some life-chang- main roads. He did it all for under ing events and re- $35 a day, and Impact of 9-11 Attacks Colors alize that you need provides a map to regroup? of his route. Roadtrip! At least His own pho- that was the tographs, adorn- Muse of International Artexpo choice for one ing his observa- former Westfield tions of the local resident. architecture, re- By MICHELLE H. Le POIDEVIN Art Carlson’s gional differ- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times adventure started ences, and tales NEW YORK – The mighty house in 1991, when he of picturesque of glass, known as Manhattan’s got into his van towns make Jacob K. Javits Center greeted with nothing but a Richard Lewis “Why Everyone droves of publishers, gallery own- tape recorder and Needs a Front ers and art enthusiasts to the 24th a tight budget. Porch” a delight- Living out of his ful read. (1947- ) Annual International Artexpo last van, he had plenty When asked to week, offering the chance to be- of time to reflect describe his By MICHELLE H. Le POIDEVIN come pervaded by the most time- on his travels. book, Carlson Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times honored, eclectic and educational Three months told The Some of the most humorous folks, examples of creativity conjured up later, Carlson re- Westfield Leader who poke fun at everyone, includ- by thousands of artisans. turned with lots of and The Times of ing themselves, seem to have the Perhaps the most resounding most insurmountable problems. stories, chroni- Scotch Plains- theme of the four-day long event cling his adven- Take comedian Richard Lewis, for Fanwood that it stemmed from the terrorist attacks tures. example. Voted one of G.Q. was simply “a se- of September 11. While the mood It didn’t end ries of thoughts I Magazine’s Most Influential Hu- of the exhibition was far from som- there. Two solo trips and 35,000 miles had while traveling.” morists of the 20th Century, he has later, this photographer and archi- A retiree, Carlson was able to de- made a career out of being brutally ber, there was a concerted effort on tectural enthusiast had enough mate- vote time to his newly discovered honest, baring his soul to his audi- the part of most artists to display rial to publish his first book, “Why passion. ences, even if it was to be self- some patriotic piece or sentiment Everyone Needs a Front Porch.” The title, “Why Everyone Needs a deprecating. Anything and every- to reflect the changing times. Carlson’s adventures in gathering Continued on Page 17 thing got Lewis a laugh. One such artist, René Lalonde, But, his battles with drug use who is represented by the Quebec- were never a laughing matter. At Celine A. Mogielnicki Captures 44 years of age, the man who com- based Galerie Pierre Séguin, was manded every stage he was ever inspired before 9-11 to create a called to perform on, Lewis found painting comprised of geometric First Place in Opera Competition himself facing a tougher enemy images including pieces of the “Maxine” the cow by Peter Max, New York, N.Y. Max offered a different type than the nastiest heckler of an au- American flag. An illuminated star of multi-colored cow for the event. WESTFIELD – Celine A. the Manhattan School of Music Pre- dience. He faced himself – a man here, a bold red stripe there, and Mogielnicki, a Westfield High School paratory Division, New York, Celine imprisoned by an addiction to al- glorious brush strokes of blue. sophomore, was awarded a first place is also enrolled as a voice student at cohol, cocaine and, in dire need of However, when the events sur- new were erected there. tributes monies to seven social ser- medal in the Opera Competition, the school. recovery. rounding 9-11 struck the nation, Formed from various types of vice agencies, such as The Brook- sponsored by the Little Opera Com- At 11, Celine received a scholar- The saddest aspect of a comedic Lalonde told The Westfield Leader media, the exhibition blended in lyn Bureau of Community Service; petition on February 9, at The Pres- ship from The Rome Festival/Ameri- actor or persona falling into the well with those surrounding it, and The Catholic Charities of the Arch- byterian Church in Westfield. can Performance Studios, to perform pits of drug-induced despair is that and The Times that the mood of the Over 100 individuals vied for med- in the opera Hansel and Gretel in the phenomenal talent possessed piece had certainly been altered. will eventually be part of an eBay diocese of New York; Catholic als in four separate categories. Rome, Italy. While there, she also by the individual becomes over- There was nothing celebratory auction to benefit The New York Charities, Diocese of Brooklyn and Celine, a lifelong Westfield resi- sang in a small children’s chorale for shadowed and wasted in the eyes of about the nature of the geometric Times 9/11 Neediest Fund’s School Queens; The Children’s Aid Soci- dent, sang the Italian aria, Una Donna Pope John Paul II. the fans. They don’t remember the and he needed to reflect that. Arts Rescue Initiative, which dis- ety; The Community Service Soci- a Quindici Anni from the opera Cosi From 1999 to 2001, Celine studied person’s drive to succeed or over- Lalonde opted to coat the ety of New York; UJA-The Fed- Tan Tutte by Mozart. at the Westminster Choir College come, they focus, instead on the piece with black paint and eration of Jewish Philanthro- Currently studying operatic voice Conservatory and regularly per- fact that they fell in the first place. dab it away, to impress upon pies of New York; and The Fed- with Professor Marianna Paunova of Continued on Page 17 Continued on Page 17 the beholder a sense of eration of Protestant Welfare America rising from the ashes Agencies, Inc. of terrorism. Remaining mod- In another exhibition, Time, est about his contribution to Incorporated teamed up with acknowledging 9-11, the art- Artexpo organizers to bring “A ist said that while he does not Photographic Tribute to intend to reproduce the paint- America’s Heroes” by Life pho- ing in the form of a lithograph tojournalist Joe McNally. Tow- or postcard. ering in nature, the nation’s Booths were tastefully filled bravest rescue personnel, as well with photographs of the World as widows and children, were Trade Center towers before presented in life-size, full color the attacks, with some ven- beauty, gently serving as quiet dors beckoning visitors to pur- reminders to visitors of the sac- chase some image of what the rifices of others. buildings looked like before The exhibit has been enjoyed they were brought down. by former New York City Mayor The Artexpo’s organizers Rudolph Giuliani, has been pre- presented two exhibits with sented throughout the city, and one common theme, “Let Art has received high acclaim from CHAMBER MUSIC SERIES Lift Our Spirits!” In “Re- critics, victims and admirers Imagining Ground Zero,” alike. school children crafted mod- Turning to other art themes, Ani Kavafian, violin, and Carter Brey, cello els depicting what the site this annual show also repre- would look like if something sented sculptors inspired by “Pop Art…Pop Star” by René Lalonde of Galerie Pierre Séguin in Montréal. South African landscapes and invite you to join them on those who created gargantuan, thick-wired figures that moved

The Westfield Jaycees is a group of young men and women volunteering time and effort toward the betterment of our about their pedestals with open SUNDAY, MARCH 17, 2002 community with a particular focus in the future of our youth. A number of our programs are listed below. arms. We hold meetings the first Wednesday of every month at a local restaurant. Prospective members are welcome at all Sculptors also used pieces of neon meetings, and your first dinner is on us! Please also see the additional events below. tubing, multi-layered pieces of pa- Dinner meetings are held the first Wednesday of every month. Contact us for time and place.

April 6, 2002 Marshall Crenshaw Concert. GUEST ARTISTS The Westfield Jaycees have scheduled their 5th annual benefit concert on April 6, 2002 at the Westfield High School Auditorium, featuring singer-songwriter and recording artist, Marshall Crenshaw. The proceeds will benefit the Westfield High School Girls' Lacrosse team, the Boys' Ice Hockey Team, Jaycee scholarships, and the September 11 Elmar Oliveira, violin Ida Kavafian, violin Memorial Fund. Tickets are $25.00 each and are available from Jaycee members, sports team members, Ahrre's Coffee Roastery on Elm Street in downtown Westfield, or by calling (908) 233-6591. Carmit Zori, violin Steven Tenenbom, viola What we do We are a group of local individuals volunteering time and effort toward the betterment of our community with a particular focus in the future of our youth.

Daniel Phillips, viola Ronald Thomas, cello The Westfield Jaycees sponsor several local programs including:

Child Shield Working with the Westfield Police Department and the Board of Education to designate one home in every neighborhood where a child may seek assistance in an emergency situation. Helmet Safety These entertaining lectures developed in cooperation with the Humpty Dumpty Association are designed PROGRAM to educate young children and teens about the importance of head injury prevention. Concert Series Annual concerts (featuring top-name talent such as Livingston Taylor, Steve Forbert, and The Byrds' Roger McGuinn) benefiting the Westfield Boys' Ice Hockey and Girls' Lacrosse Teams. Spring BMW Raffle Dinner-Dance The reverse-raffle of a BMW Z3, along with dozens of other popular prizes, held Bach Concerto for Three Violins each Spring to provide college scholarships for Westfield-area high school graduates and for other community projects as well. The Westfield Jaycees Foundation has given over $100,000 to local graduates over the years!

The Jaycee Creed Beethoven String Quartet, Op. 74 (“The Harp”) We believe: That faith in God gives meaning and purpose to human life; That the brotherhood of man transcends the sovereignty of nations; That economic justice can best be won by free men through free enterprise; Tchaikovsky “Souvenir de Florence” That government should be of laws rather than of men; That Earth's greatest treasure lies in human personality, And that service to humanity is the best work of life. Officers President James M. Foerst VP Chapter Affairs Rich Humphreys VP Individual Development Steve Todd TICKETS HONORED AT TWO LOCATIONS: VP Community Relations Craig Stock Treasurer Jeff Christakos Secretary Mark Fischbach MAPLEWOOD at 3:00 P.M. WESTFIELD at 7:30 P.M. Chairman of the Board Derek Wadlington Contact Us Part of Joe McNally’s Time, Incorpo- MORROW METHODIST CHURCH TEMPLE EMANU-EL Phone: (908) 232-5123 rated exhibit depicting images of 9-11 E-mail: [email protected] heroes. 600 Ridgewood Road 756 East Broad Street P-mail: Post Office Box 517 Westfield, NJ 07091

per and frames were crafted from Tickets: $20, Seniors $18, Students $10 objects so foreign that some of them blended into the artwork them- selves. CALL US AT 973-762-0108 Turning to pieces which were Continued on Page 17 CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK