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Published fc \e r\ Thursday Since 1890 (908) 232-4407 USPS 6SU020 Thursday, February 6. 2003 FIFTY CENTS OUR 113th YEAR-ISSUENO.22-113 Periodical - Postage Paid at Westfield, N.J. www .goleader.com pressffl goleader.com Westfield Planning Board Unanimously Rejects Cottage Place Subdivision

erty would be a “hardship." By KIMBERLY A. BROADWEEI. lot depth must be at least 120 feet. called Crescent Homes. Specially Written far The Westfield Leader Although the first property in the Also testifying was Guy Others to testify included Paul Szymanski who is also a licensed A unanimous decision to reject a proposed sub-division would exceed Celentano, who represented the con­ professional planner and James sub-division application for 193 this ordinance by almost l i feet the tract purchaser. Mr. Celentano told Fawcett, a local realtor. In addition, Cottage Place was made by the second proposed property, which members of the planning board that local homeowners living on Sum­ Westfield Planning Board at their would face Summit Avenue, had a lot- within the past few years many mit Avenue testified including Kim monthly meeting held Monday depth of 114.6 feel. homeowners in the neighborhood and James Block who both stated evening. Professional Planner, James have contracted him and fellow con­ that they saw this sub-division as Citing reasons such as not wanting Walson. of EKA Associates in Scotch tractors to make additions on their to shoe-hom properties and not want­ Plains, testified on behalf of the ap­ properties. He showed pictures of another attempt to "shoe-horn" in Westfield and strongly opposed the ing to set a precedence for other cor­ plicants stating that many of the other eight different homes in the area ner-lot properties within the Cottage lots in the neighborhood do not meet that have updated their homes to application. Many board members including Place neighborhood, the board re­ the depth requirement. He stated that range from 2100 square feet to 2450 Charles Weidmun. Martin Robins. jected the application of Joseph and in the immediate neighborhood of square feet, which would be keep­ Ben Corbin for The Westfield Leader Richard Elbert. Vic Trzesnowski and Theresa Fiecaci, who currently own Cottage Place 55 of the 63 homes ing with the dimensions with the PILE UP...An accident occurred on Monday afternoon with two cars and a mini Chairman. Jay Boyle, stated that school bus at the intersection of Tuttle Parkway and North Avenue. the property. Four different witnesses there do not comply with lot depth two new proposed homes. He stated testified on behalf of the homeowners, totaling 87 percent of the homes in that two homes with the same mea­ they felt the "hardship" described by Mr. Celentano w'as “self-cre­ who were represented by Scotch the RS6 zone not complying with lot surements as others in the neigh­ Alcoholic Beverages Section Plains lawyer, Robert Kraus. depth. He noted that the homes on borhood would better suit the area ated." All board members agreed that the A variance was requested for lot Cottage Place and North Cottage than one house that could poten­ original 1950 design of the Crescent depth of the sub-division. According Place were all part of a development tially exceed 3500 square feet. He Of WF Town Code Reviewed to a Westfield ordinance, minimum originally built in the spring of 1950 stated that not subdividing the prop- Homes project made all the comer lots in the neighborhood a “gateway B r i/ m k t i s. p a s s and Liquors; and 317 South Avenue into the neighborhood" and voted Spettalls Uy/vt-v/' 77k Westfield Leader West Inc. l/a International Wines and to deny the application. in order to have a liquor license one Liquor. Council Approves Liquor License; Mr. Trzesnowki also added that he must lie available for purchase, then the There are also three club licenses had a "problem sub-diving a corner potential buyer has to submit to the belonging to Martin Wallberg Post 3, lot because it increased traffic.” state and town for approval. The American Legion; Centennial I n other business, memorializations According to their website the Divi­ Lodge 4001.B.P.O.L of Westfield; and Approves AGA as Risk Manager of actions taken at the January meet­ sion of Alcoholic Beverage Control Italian American Club, Inc. ing were officiated. These included (ABC) regulates the sale of alcoholic The Westfield Town Code is broken the preliminary and final major site By LAUREN S. PASS where liquor is being served was sent to the closure for safety reasons beverages and the conduct of licensees dow n into several sections, which spell Specially Whiten for The Westfield Leader against the town code, where the ser­ and so that it is a joint request for the plans to erect free standing signs and through the issuance of licenses, if a out exactly what is permitted, and what wall plaques at the United Trust Plaza Tuesday night’s public portion of vice of food or alcohol in a licensed closure at the state level. licensee violates any laws or regula­ is not. the Westfield Town Council meeting establishment at a counter is prohib­ Mr. Gildea also apprised the coun­ located at 900 South Avenue by the tions, the Director may suspend or re­ For each plenary retail consumption Messercola Brothers Realty Com­ began with a moment of silence in ited. See it related story on the Town cil that an additional ordinance had voke the license or impose a fine and/ license the town is paid $2,000, for pany and a subdivision on Hillcrest remembrance of the Space Shuttle Code to the left. been added to the agenda regarding or any other appropriate conditions on each plenary retail distribution license Avenue by the same building com­ Columbia crew. The American flag Second Ward Republican Coun­ the approval of AGA of Westfield as the holder of such licenses. Essential to the town is paid $1,200, for each lim­ was then presented by a group of cilman Matthew Albano pointed out the Risk Manager for the town. He pany. the State's control of the liquor industry ited retail the town is paid $50 and for Originally, the realty company fourth gradccub scouts from Franklin that the resolution for the transfer said that. Commerce had been ap­ is the concept that those who own each club license the town is paid $ 150. wanted a four-foot by four-foot free Elementary School. includes a paragraph highlighting proved for the position last year and liquor licenses are granted a privilege The code states that there will be no standing sign in addition to wall signs Previous to the public portion of the restrictions. had later withdrawn. to operate a business in the liquor in­ more than 10 plenary licenses in town hung on the building itself to iden­ the meeting agenda items were dis­ Fourth Ward Democrat Council­ Mr. Gildea explained that the town dustry and that this privilege may be and that one shall be reserved as a tify the three separate businesses cussed in the conference session. man Lawrence Goldman questioned had solicited Requests for Proposals forfeited for violations of the alcoholic "hotel conditional license” and five there. Parking sign variances were Town Attorney Robert Cockren if Police Chief Bernard Tracy had (RFPs) and that four companies re­ beverage law. In particular, the Divi­ shall be for restaurant conditional li­ also requested at a size of 4.5 square told the council that Fujiama Mama, been in touch with the police chief in sponded: AGA. BGIA, Beekerman sion issues three general types of li­ censes, no more than seven plenaiy who is asking for council approval Garwood to discuss the closure of CONTINUED ON PA G E 10 CONTINUED ON PAOE 10 censes, which provide different privi­ retail distribution licenses, and no more on a liquor license transfer, has agreed South Chestnut Street on Saturdays leges regarding the purchase and sale than six limited retail distribution li­ to remove their sushi bar. or config­ and Sundays during the spring base­ of alcoholic beverages. The three types censes, commonly known as a "warm ure it in a way that food will not be ball season. of licenses are manufacturing, whole­ beer” license. served there. Town Administrator James Gildea Three BOE Members sale and retail. The hotel conditional license por­ Earlier this month the liquor li­ said that Chief Tracy had made brief The Licensing Bureau is responsible tion of the code slates that the restau­ cense came under discussion when contact over the phone and would be for processing and reviewing all retail rant must be located in the same build­ Mr. Cockren told the council lhat the following up. Mr. Gildea stated that To Seek Reelection in WF license transfer and renewal applica­ ing or structure as a hotel or motel. This use of a sushi bar in the restaurant the town would like Garwood's con- tions submitted by municipalities to portion also prohibits the service of By CHARLOTTE EEDERMAN running for another three-year term, ensure the transactions are in accord alcohol at a public or service bar, and Specially Written fo r The Westfield Leader though she plans on it being her last. She with statutes and regulations. This in­ prohibits the service of alcohol with With only three weeks left until the says she is "running again because 1 cludes the provision of application room service. It also states that alco­ 4 p.m., Monday, February 24 deadline enjoy being on the Board and feel that formsQicense certificates, and the of­ holic beverages may only be served for filing notrynating petitions, com­ I have learned much in my first term that fering of instruction and administra­ with mealslocustomers at tables, which munity memreRftie encouraged to w ill make me even more effective in my tive guidance to local officials. excludes booths. Thecode further states run for the upcoming four vacancies second.” Each town lias different restrictions that alcohol may be served at tables to on the Westfield Board of Education. Additionally, she feels that "notwith­ for licensing, in Westfield there are 10 patrons waiting to dine provided that At the last meeting. Board Presi­ standing our personal biases, w'e as retail consumption licenses, four ple­ area “docs not constitute more than ten dent Arlene Gardner revealed, “three members of the Board of Education, nary belonging to Charlie Brown's Ine. percent of the floor space of the pre­ 3-year seats and one 1-year seat on need to be more responsive to the wishes t/a Jolly Trolley; Echo Lake Country mises devoted to dining and that the the nine member panel are up for of the public. For example, given the Club; J. Rust Enterprises Inc. t/a Jeffrey’s seating capacity of such tables does not election April 15. The terms of Carol strong public support for 8th grade of Westfield; and 109 North Avenue exceed ten percent of the seating ca­ Molnar, Anne Riegel and Kim Rhodes sports, that we ought to find the money LLC which is inactive. There are five pacity of the entire restaurant.” are expiring this year. There is also to reinstate them." restaurant restricted licenses belong­ This portion of the code also defines one year left on the three year term Currently serving as Vice-President. ing to Brittany's Restaurant Inc. t/a B. a “bona fide restaurant” as one who originally held by Lisa Alter and filled Anne Reigel was appointed to the Board Fields; La/io. LLC t/a Aquaviva della serves “three meals a day, being break­ this year by Beth Cassie." in August of 1999 following the resigna- Fonti;Palmiro Ferraro, Inc. t/aFerraro’s fast, lunch and dinner and shall be open "Potential candidates may pick up tionofGingerHardwick. "When Ijoined Restaurant; AFF Enterprises LLC t/a for business a maximum of six days pet- a candidate kit at the business office, the board three and half years ago, my SweetWaters;andWesteix, LLC which week fora minimum of forty-eight weeks 302 Elm Street, between 8 a.m. and 4 primary goal was to help maintain our is inactive. 109 North Avenue LLC is per year. In lieu of serving three meals p.m., Monday through Friday. The kit excellent educational system. Since that the former siteofWyckoff’s and Westiex a day on Saturday and Sunday, the includes information about legal re­ time. I’ve learned a great deal about how LLC owns the license that formerly licensee may serve one meal prior to quirements for candidacy, campaign the school district operates and the mul­ belonged to Sinclair’s. There is also mid-day known as brunch. Such li­ procedures and other useful facts.” titude of challenging issues that the one hotel conditional license belong­ cense shall be revoked should the district faces. I’ve also learned the impor­ ing to Chez Catherine, Inc. holder thereof cease operating such Ben C orbin for The Westfield Leader The New Jersey School Boards Asso­ ciation provides each school board can­ tance of asking good questions and In addition to that there are seven bona fide restaurant." AT IT AGAIN!...W estfield Police Chief Bernard Tracy, left, is being attacked by retail distribution licenses belonging For restaurant restricted licenses the Westfield Fire Chief John Castellano, right, with the trophy the police won at last didate with a packet that includes both listening to the community and staff as code also prohibits against the service year's basketball game between the two departments. The services will face off petitions and qualification information. important decisions are being made, ” to Philip and Rosemary Reilly, Inc. t/a again this year, on Friday. February 21 at 7 p.m. in the W estfield High School Gym. The legal requirements given in the said Ms. Reigel. Sonoma Spirits. Inc.. Westfield Bever­ of alcohol at a public or service bar. and The funds raised w ill benefit theGreta Schoenemann Memorial Scholarship Fund. “How to Become a School Board Mem­ Planning on also running for another age King, LLC t/a Town and Country goes on to state that, “there shall be no ber” includes that the candidate "be able threeyearterm.shelook.s“forward, [hop­ Fine Wines and Spirits Marketplace: food or beverage consumed at counters to read and write; hold citizenship and ing] to continue serving our children Happy Land. Inc. t/a Westfield Wine on the licensed premises even though one year's residency in the school dis­ and our community as a dedicated mem­ and Liquor; Clover Holdings. LLC t/a such counter may be in a room sepa­ Two MS BOE Seats trict; have no interest in any contract ber of such an important organization." The Liquor Ba ,ket of Westfield; Trader rated from the portion of the restau­ with, ot clam agamM, the board, not In contrast. Beth Cacsae is the neueu JceAEasLlnc l/u Trader Joe’s; Parikhs rant where alcoholic beverages are hold office as mayor or member if the member of the board having just been Corporation t/a Central Avenue Wines CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 municipal governing body; and be reg­ appointed to the Board of Educauon on Up for Renewal istered to vote in die district and not be September 24,2002, replacing Lisa Al­ disqualified as a voter under N.J.S.A. ter. Commenting on her recent experi­ By M ARY r o n k As she looks to a second term, Mrs. 19:4-1.” ences w orking for the district. Ms. Casie sprrmik wmi™ inr Th, wnfuu Lmjrr Schaumberg's immediate concern is The members of the Westfield Board notes that "serving on the Westfield The Borough of Mountainside has the completion of the Beechwood of Education are elected by tlie district's Board of Education over die past few two members on the Board of Educa- School Project. Another pressing voters at the annua! school election in months, I have gained a greater appre­ lion that will be up for reelection in matter is the final school budget for April. Eligibility for the ballot requires ciation of the comj lexity of the issues April of this year. Mary Beth 2003-04. signatures ot ten qualified voters living facing the district. There lias been a Schaumberg and Frank Geiger. She also hopes to inv olve the com- in the district and that the potential significant learning curv e’ and I hope to Mrs. Schaumberg attended Lehigh munity even further with candidate files a petition at least fifty be able to lev et age my know ledge gained University in Pennsylvania, and is a Mountainsides strategic education days prior to the election tn your uisuici. over anothei term. " mother of three children ranging front plan. This 5-year working plan in­ The packet aJso includes a nominat­ Ms. Casste t>cRe\w she -ran con­ ages 5 to 13 years. Additionally, she solves 30 residents of Mountainside ing petition for annual school election, tinue to add value during a subsequent is a real estate broker w ith Caldwell and periodically gets adjusted to fit a note advising that certain candidates term. As I stated during the interv iew Banker in Summit. the needs of the community. "have a filing obligation w ith the New process for the appointment to the board. As a native of Mountainside. Mrs The Westfield Louder was unable to Jersey Election t-aw Enforcement Com­ I have a vested interest in the welfare of Schaumberg is just completing her get in touch with Mr. Geiger before mission.” a list of important election the Westfield schools." and has ’The first 3-year term. Originally, she was press time. It is a lso not know n. at this dates, as well as a memo concerning file skills necessary to contribute to the suc­ not listed as one of the candidates up time, if any one else plans on running disclosure statements, code of ethics, cess of the Board." forelection. She was elected as a write for the Mountainside Board of Edu- and training requirements. The Leader was unable to get in in candidate, taking 813 votes cation. The kits will be familiar territory for touch with Dr. Motnar before press time. those board members currendy seeking February 24th, however, w ill deter­ re-eiecOon.Asofpresstime.TWtFsr^ek/ mine who officially has decided to run Regional...... 2-3 Obituary...... 8 Real Estate 16-18 Leader w as aw are of diree current mem­ for reelection, as well as reveal who F IR S T W A TC H -Jo n a th a n Delano, left. and Marcela Jimenez, right, take the stretcher into the house on a call for The W rstfield Yotunteer Rescue Squad. Read Editorial...... 4-5 Education...... 9 A& E...... 19-20 bers w ho plan to do so else from the community hopes to the storv about The Itrufield leader's ride along on Page 3. Community ... 6-7 Sports...... 11-15 Board Member Kim Rhodes foresees hold a seal on the Board of Education. P ag e 2______Thursday, February 6, 2003 (The llli’sstfu'lb Ulmher and THE TIMES ot Scotch Plains - Fanwood A W atchung C ommunications, Inc. P ublication Dr. Munoz: Legislator, Westfield Leader and Times Reporter Rides Along With The Westfield Rescue Squad Surgeon, Law Maker By BILL SHEPPARD member, just like Jonathan is doing. Proba­ tals and are considered Advanced Lite Specially Written Jtir The Westfield Leader and The Times tionary members, while studying to be an Support (ALS). ALS is called in for more By BILL SHEPPARD the Atlantic Elementary School in rural WESTFIELD — For those of us who EMT, pull duty." “severe" calls, such as cardiac problem*, Special!\ Written fur The Westfield Lender and The Times Monmouth County, then received a work- ever wondered what it was like to serve on Members are divided into categories, or difficulty breathing. The paramedic^ NEWARK - The Westfield Leader ing scholarship to a great boarding the Westfield Volunteer Rescue Squad based upon their training, job assignment can start intravenous lines, give medica­ and The Times of Scotch Plains-Fanwood school, the Peddie School in Heightstown (WVRS). The Westfield Under and The and experience. When someone joins the tions, check an electrocardiogram and are traveled to Newark on Tuesday evening New Jersey. From there I was fortunate Times of Scotch Plains-Fanwood requested squad as a riding member, they begin as a in direct contact with an Emergency Room to have a conversation with Dr. Eric enough to attend the University of Vir­ and was granted a "ride along" with the probationary. Once they have joined they physician. They are literally a Mobile Munoz, a man of many accomplishments ginia, probably one of the most unique squad to find out just what a typical shift receive training in Cardiopulmonary Re­ Intensive Care Unit (MICU), but they do and many titles. schools in America. Unique in that it might be like with these people of service. suscitation (CPR) and then register for an not have transport capabilities. Some '.now him as Dr. Munoz, while was built by a president of the U.S., and I arrived a little before 9 a.m. on Friday EMT class. It’s decided to leave immediately fdf others re!-. to him as Assemblyman is in a setting steeped in history and morning to ride along with the crew as­ We go out with one of the rigs to pick up Overlook Hospital. Mrs. Feldman drived, a Munoz. Both titles are correct. New Jer­ tradition," Dr. Munoz proudly points signed to the 9 a.m. to I p.m. shift. To my the mail and buy take out breakfast. I get an paramedic and a paramedic student stayed sey State Assemblyman Munoz repre­ out. "UV has the oldest honor system in surprise, the crew had just returned from explanation of the emergency communica­ in Westfield ambulance with the patient sents the 21st District and is a practicing America, predating the U.S. miltary acad­ Overl(X)k Hospital a few minutes before my tion system in Westfield. All Emergence and call the doctor at Rahway hospital on a cell phone. Lights and sirens are on for ihp general and trauma surgeon at the Uni­ emies. On every paper or exam we were Bill Sheppard for The Westfield Leader and The Times arrival. The call involved transporting a 911 calls are handled by the Westfield versity of Medicine and Dentistry Medi­ required to write: ‘On my honor as a THE WAITING GAME...Dr. Arthur patient with back pain to Summit at Over­ Police Department. The police department trip. The paramedics start an intravenous cal Center in Newark. Actually, Dr. gentleman, I will not lie, cheat or steal.’ Siegel of Scotch Plains waits for pa­ look Hospital’s Emergency Room. immediately dispatches an officer to the line. We arrive; the patient is admitted i p Munoz, whose extensive resume would That tradition began in IH04. The Albert tients to arrive the Emergency Room The crew on duty for this “First Watch" scene; if it is a medical emergency, the as they are loading the truck to return; to. fill a book, could legitimately be called Einstein School of Medicine, probably at University Hospital in Newark. of the day included a dispatcher, squad dispatcher is notified with the details Westfield, another call comes in over the professor, author, chairman, president, Westfielder Robert Newton, who has and a rescue squad crew responds to the call. radio for Westfield. The cre.w, lights and editor, and more. served the past two years as a dispatcher After eating at headquarters, we sit around sirens proceed back to Westfield down the This week. Dr. Munoz has become some­ hut is a 20-year veteran as a “riding mem­ talking until we’re interrupted by a call. The mountain from Summit. En route they get what of a notorious media figure around ber"; Lynn Feldman, an 11 -year member a call that the second shift was in early and the state, appearing on television, radio from Westfield and Squad President; was responding to the call. Lights and sirens and in print. Dr. Munoz has been in the Marcela Jimenez, a 22-year-old Kean Uni­ go off. we return to headquarters. UfJon forefront of the grassroots efforts of New versity senior from Elizabeth, and Jonathan returning, the crew straightens up the truck Jersey physicians to protest the skyrocket­ Delano of Cranford. and checks equipment. Someone walks in ing costs of medical liability insurance by Mrs. Feldman, when not volunteering the door with a cut he got from a soda can. staging an indefinite work slowdown. The with the squad, is a respiratory therapist at a deep laceration in need of stitches. They're New Jersey Doctor’s job action, according Overlook Hospital, while Ms. Jimenez is a off to Muhlenberg, and the dispatcher to the American Medical Association, is lull-time college student who will graduate notifies Westfield police. The patient is the largest protest by physicians in the this year with a degree in biology. Ms. admitted to the ER for treatment. We stop United States. As reported in The Westfield Jimenez is from Columbia; she plans on by the town lot to gas up. Under and The Times the protest began becoming a doctor but hasn’t chosen a Before I leave my ride along with the “I st Monday and was followed by demonstra­ medical school as of yet. She also rides as an Bill Sheppard for The Westfield Leader and The Times watch" I get the story from Mr. Edles abriut tions and rallies across the state. Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) with ON THE WAY...Lynn Feldman radios Mr. Newton. After Dr. Munoz conducted a detailed the Kean University Rescue Squad based in to headquarters en route to a call. Mr. Newton had been with the squad for tour of the medical facilities, The Leader on the school’s Union campus; this is her 20 years and then he retired. One day, Mr. and The Times questioned the doctor his first year on the Westfield crew. mom, the college student and the probie New'ton, upon visiting a doctor with his accomplishments and what is the one Mr. Delano is 39, but still a “probie" at immediately change their demeanor. It’s wife in Westfield, passed out in the car and thing he is most proud of. “Other than my the squad. He’s a freelance photographer time for serious business. They get the info couldn’t be revived by the doctor. The family, being an American surgeon," Dr. who is completing his EMT training in on the call from the dispatcher, jump on the squad responded to the call and found Mr. Munoz said. “Surgery is based upon per­ Morristown. truck and proceed to the call in Westfield. Newton "totally blue" and barely breath­ Bill Sheppard for The Westfield Leader and The Times ing. Mr. Edles and a partner found him in , formance; I’m proud to be in that club." DOC OF ALL TRADES...21st District Assemblyman I)r. Eric Munoz of While being introduced to the crew, Details of the calls are omitted out of "pretty bad shape.” The son of immigrants. Dr. Munoz Summit awaits patients in the emergency room at University Hospital in having a cup of coffee and getting a tour of respect for the patient and confidentiality. "He was navy blue, never saw anything discussed his beginnings. “I was raised in Newark, where he is a surgeon. the facilities, Mrs. Feldman gets e-mail The crew arrives at a residence within two rural Monmouth County, what was back from her daughter, Robyn, who was also a minutes of the cull; a Westfield police officer like it. We got him stabilized and to (he then farm country. We, two immigrant one of the top 10 medical schools in the came to UMD in 1988 as the Chief Doctor member of the squad with her mom. Robyn is already on the scene in the house and hospital." said Mr. Edles. families, lived together over a store that country, gave me a solid medical educa­ of the Hospital and switched to become is now in Africa working with the Peace immediately reports the details of what he When Mr. Newton awoke sometime later my parents ran." tion. It wasn’t until I attended Yale, head of education for the university’s 7(X) Corps. The proud mom tacks the printed knows to the crew. Westfield police officers in the hospital, he wanted to thank the His father. William Munoz, was where I did my surgical internship and physicians from 1997 to 2(X)I. He resigned copy of the e-mail onto the bulletin board. are trained as first responders and in CPR. doctor for saving his life. It was the Westfield Puerto Rican and his mother, Frances residency, that I began to figure out as a that position, to devote time to the New Reid Edles, a 17-year veteran of the The officer looks at me, not knowing Squad who saved you, he was told. So Mr. Turnesowski Munoz, was Polish, "They 25-year-old how fortunate I was. an Jersey State Assembly representing the team, stops by; he’s not on duty, just I’m from the press. "It's always a relief to New ton called the squad to thank them and worked every day from early morning immigrant’s son at Yale. In surgery you 21st District that includes Westfield. dropping in as many of the members do. all when these guys show' up," he su> s. The as chance would have it, Mr. Edles an­ until lute at night, that’s all that they could be the son of thc(1Pf«iKdent of the Assemblyman Munoz also earned his Mr. Edles is a security consultant who crew talks with the patient, asks questions swered the phone. Mr. Newton, "came back did." United States or aivW'Vjgrant’s each Master of Business Administration de­ resides in Westfield. When he is told I’m and takes notes. to pay back," Mr. Edles says. Dr. Munoz attributes much of his out­ with the same opportunity. You're ei­ gree from Columbia University. "That from the press, “Want a story?” he says. Medical kit, defibrillator and oxygen are The Westfield Under and The Times look in life to the “unique" educational ther good at it or you’re not. Everything business education gave me the back­ "Sure,” I reply. on hand. Although this may be a serious contacted Westfield Police Chief Bernard experiences he has hud. "I was lucky, is based solely on performance. I was ground and the insight into what I do "When you have time, I’ll tell you situation, the crew is calm, professional and Tracy to get local law enforcement’s view very lucky to have been born smart and fortunate enough to be good at it." today, healthcare policy.” how Bob (the dispatcher) returned to the goes about their business quickly, each of the squad. The Chief said, "the service to have attended a series of wonderful After Yale, Dr. Munoz spent 10 years in Assemblyman Munoz is proud to be squad," Mr. Edles told me. doing a different task. They all closely they (The WVRS) provide is absolutely schools. At the time, I didn’t realize urban medical hospitals, “practicing medi­ serving in the New Jersey Assembly and A phone call comes in to the dis­ observe and interview the patient, immedi­ invaluable to the Westfield community. I those experiences, combined with my cine for those who needed healthcare the enjoys being productive in the political patcher. “Okay Tom Kean won’t be in, ate transport to Overlook is decided upon can only give them all the praise in the' upbringing, would have such an impact most, the under served urban communities and government arena on the local, slate I'll write it down.” based on the circumstances. No time is world, based upon my 27-year hands-on on my life. I intended a four-room school, like Harlem and the South Bronx." He and national levels. “What was that all about?” I ask the wasted, the patient is pul on a gurney and experience. Their level of training, profes­ dispatcher. "That was Tom, he’s in Wash­ carried to the rig. the members continu­ sionalism and commitment to public ser­ ington, won’t be in this shift.'" ously talk to the patient in a calm voice. vice is second to none in the State of New "You mean Senator Kean is on the Paramedics dispatched from Rahway Hos­ Jersey." Chief Tracy commended the. squad?" I inquire. pital arrive on the scene just as the Westfield people of Westfield for recognizing the "That’s right," says Mrs. Feldman. "We crew puts the patient in the ambulance. unit's contribution and thanked the com­ have quite a diverse group; Tom isn’t doing They take over, listening to the Westfield munity for its ongoing support and gener­ it for publicity. He (Tom) was a former crew as they report details about the patient; osity to this volunteer organization. EMT in Maryland, his credentials expired it’s a smooth transition. Senator Kean told The UaderfTimes, • and he’s riding with us as a probationary Parumedics respond from area hospi­ ‘The individuals on this squad are first-rate., They get no pay and no glory, and that's just 1 not their motivation. They are incredibly • benefitsnj.com dedicated to our town $nd to the squad, just J trying to help their contqutnity. They are uni integral part of what makes Westfield won-; • Life Insurance derful and strong." As previously reported in the Westfield', Art • Disability Insurance Uaderfl'imes, was chosen by The New * • Long Term Care Jersey Slate Department of Health and- Senior Services as the EMS Volunteer; Ammermullcr • Employee Benefits Service of the Year award out of 4(X)- volunteer rescue squads in the state. This; "I f d p i up P eople " SS8.5dl.2200 reporter would like to thank all the mem-' hers and dispatchers of the Westfield. Rescue Squad and especially the crew on; duty on the "First Watch."

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By BILL SHEPPARD customers "stock up on bottled wa­ SiHti ially Written for The Westfield lender and The limes ter." However. EW C's Chief Operat­ 241 members of Local Labor ing Officer. Dennis Ciemniecki as­ Union 423 of the Utility Workers of sured the public that service will not America. AFL-CIO who are on strike be interrupted and that "manage­ from the Elizabethtown Water Com­ ment personnel will stall' the treat­ pany. The Westfield Leader and The ment plant and operating center, per­ Times of Scotch PUtins-Fanwood forming essential tasks." counted well over 273 people walk­ While striking employees were on ing the picket line all day in the rain the picket line in Westfield, EWC on Saturday outside 6(X) South Av ­ management was in Kenilworth, at Horace Corbin (or The Westfield Leader and The times Bill Sheppard for The Westfield Leader and The Times enue in Westfield, the headquarters the Kenilworth Inn holding a press LOOKING FOR OFFERS...Craig Holton, Secretary of Local 423 of the Utility WALKING THE LINE...Members of the Local Labor Union 423 of the Utility of Elizabethtown Water Companv conference. The Leader and The Workers of America, AFL-CIO met with reporter Hill Sheppard in The Workers of America, AFL-CIO went on strike from the Elizabethtown Water (EWC). Times obtained a copy of the state­ Westfield Leader an d The Times o f Scotch Plains-Fanwood office last Saturday Company this past Friday. The Union went on strike Friday ment from the company and showed to discuss the strike against the Elizabethtown Water Company. The muon evening after contract negotiations it to the Union's Attorney and Chief claims that Elizabethtown never made a wage offer. Mr. Sheppard, left, shows CSH and County Police Set with the water company broke down. negotiator David Davis on the picket Mr. Holton a company press release claiming offers were made. Mr. Holton said The union said the company never line in Westfield. the document is untrue and that he has not seen it before. returned to the table while EWC "The information being released Paid Bulletin Hoard Car Seat Safety Checks denies the allegation. by the company is totally inaccu­ Craig Bolton. Secretary of the rate and misleading regarding the MOUNTAINSIDE — As part of Forward-Facing Toddler Seats in Union Local 324, stated, at the of­ negotiations. It is a fabrication. If Arena Sports Connexion Child Passenger Safety Week 2003, the back seat, for those from age one to fices of The Leader and The Times. ihe company would like now to Children's Specialized Hospital (CSH l about age four and weighing between "Eve been involved personally in the change its stance on negotiations. and the Union County Police w ill hold 20 and 40 pounds. negotiations with the company, they 1 suggest it contact either the Lo­ “The Revival of the Family Business” a child car seat check on Thursday. Booster Seats in the back seat, for left the table and never returned. No cal or the federal Mediator, imme­ In a time when neighborhood sports, hardware and drug stores are all on February 13, from 7:30 a.m. to noon. children from about age four and 40 offer whatsoever regarding wages diately," Mr. Davis said. "We have the “endangered species” list, two entrepreneurs have contributed their The event will take place at ihe pounds to at least age eight, unless they was made by the company." an absentee owner on the other talents to revive a sports enterprise. Arena Sports Connexion of Clark. New Union County police headquarters, stand four feet and nine inches tall. Mr. Bolton works on the road side of the globe who is putting Jersey continues to grow its sales volume by providing quality products, located at 300 North Avenue. East, in Sa fety Belts, for ages eight and older, crews that repair the water main profits before the needs of the more quality service and timely deliveries. To paraphrase Mark Twain, “the death Westfield. Child Passenger Safety or taller than four feet and nine inches. leaks and is concerned about the than one million customers who of the family business may have been greatly exaggerated." Week 2003 will he observed from All children 12 and under should ride "78 leaks as of yesterday" that are depend on their water service from Rudy Daunno Jr. and Wayne Carrick met 12 years ago through their February 9 to 13. The program will iu the hack seat. in need of repair. Elizabeth Town Water." ETW is a affiliation with the Clark Little League. Rudy who was President of the provide information on the "Four Steps On the South Avenue picket line, subsidiary of the RWE group, a Clark Little League at the time, met Wayne w ho founded Arena Sports. for Kids." Chamber Sets Date for Todd Cassidy, a rank and file union utility conglomerate bused in Ger­ Wayne had been supplying Clark Little League for many years. Experts recommend that youngsters member from Linden, told The many. A ’Mv of FwojAi'm s; who have outgrown child safety seals Sidewalk Ice Sculpting Leader and The Times. "1 don't Local 423's picket line stopped and Ironically, it was the change in Rudy’s career that brought the two men be properly restrained in booster seats think the company is being fair, everyone stood still taking a moment of together. Rudy grew up in Westfield, graduated from Westfield High in the back seat until they are at least In Downtown Westfield the rank and file relies upon our silence in respect for the fallen shuttle School iu 1972, attended Roger Williams College in Rhode Island and eight years old, unless they are four WESTFIELD — On Saturday, elected officers to negotiate a fair astronauts. One of the strikers said, "We spent most of his professional career developing Real Estate. I le was a feet and nine inches in height. February 22. from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., contract for us." send our sympathy and prayers to the partner with the Cranford based Cali Associates. He is also the founder and' A booster seat lifts a child up so a the Westfield Art Association and the F.WC, in a prepared press re­ astronauts family and to all those in­ President of Daunno Development Company, which is a family, owned safety belt can Fit correctly. Without a Westfield Area Chamber of Com­ lease stated that the striking em­ volved in the NASA program." Real Estate Development Company. When Cali went public and became booster seat, in a crash, a small child merce will sponsor “The Westfield ployees included station opera­ Later in the day on Saturday, Mr. Cali Realty Corporation, Rudy became Senior Director of Property can he ejected from a vehicle. Ice Sculpting Challenge." with ice tors, construction and maintenance Davis contacted The Leader and The Management and Development. Several years later Cali Realty merged During the February 13 event, par­ sculpting on the sidewalks of down­ personnel and meter readers. Strik­ Times to comment on an EWC re­ with the Mack families and formed the now Maek-Cali Realty Corporation. ents and childcare providers will have town Westfield. ers on the picket line told The lease that contained more details on Changes in the corporate structure forced Rudy to pursue other career the opportunity to learn how to prop­ Individuals, groups, families and Leader and The Times that lab the company’s offer to the Union. opportunities. Ilis interest in sports made this a likely avenue to explore. erly install a child passenger car seal teams ate invited to transform blocks of technicians whose responsibility “The statements contained in their Wayne grew up in Clark and has spent most of his life in the sports and how to properly secure the child in ice into glistening sculptures, as cus­ it is to test the water for safety release are worded to mislead. The world. After playing baseball on a scholarship at William Penn University, the car seat. Materials on child passen­ tomers enjoy the displays while shop­ were also on strike. company has never made tin offer to Wayne worked as a recruiter for the University. He then worked as a ger safely will also be distributed. ping and dining in downtown Westfield. The Union’s press statement rec­ the Union regarding wages," Mr. teacher for the Clark school district and then became an account Additionally. CSH and county po­ Both professionals and amateurs ommended that KWC's one million Davis said. executive for the now defunct Masco Sports in Union, New Jersey. lice representatives will be available to are eligible to participate and try out Wayne founded Arena Sports Inc. in 1992, a wholesale business with the answer questions about child safety their sculpting skills. Blocks of ice focus on outfitting sports teams. seats and booster seats. The Four Steps are provided free of charge; sculp­ On October 1, 2000, Wayne and Rudy formed a partnership and for Kids are: tors must bring their own tools. opened Arena Sport Connexion in March of 2001. Rear-Facing Infant Seats in the hack To sign up for the ice sculpting and Team seat for children from birth to at least reserve a block of ice, please call the In May of 2002, Glen Kehler of Westfield joined Arena Sports and one year old and weighing up to 20 Westfield Area Chamber of Com­ became Director of Team Sales. Glen joins Team Arena with a host of pounds. merce at (908) 233-3021. experience both as a storeowncr and as a team specialist. Glen owned W e i s e m a n H e l y Athletic Balance of Westfield for 14 years. He decided to close his store and join Team Arena so he can focus all of his efforts on team sales. D i G i o i a &B o y l Kehier, who played football for Westfield High School and Rutgers 9 Times Out o f 10, .’—-r~*— ■' *1* ---- University as a running back, broke nU of the ntthtng records for A FaunasM< i >NAI A nSPCIATH-IN Ol Westfield and graduated Rutgers as a second leading rusher. Other specialists have joined Team Arena as well. Chris Petersen of Clark, a W here or Wha t You wtiamm Johnson High School graduate who attended East Stroudsburg University Injury C a s h s on a football scholarship, works as our retail store Manager. Bob Shapiro Ea t Isn t Critical... of Marlboro, who is now retired after 33 years as Supervisor of Physical Education. Health. Safety, and Substance Awareness for the Elizabeth Board of Education and Athletic Director before that, joined Team Arena to focus his efforts on school sales. Team Arena also has other part time sales staff covering most of New Jersey and beyond, feam Arena Itims; The primary business of Arena Sports is to provide sports (team) apparel and athletic supplies to youth organization, schools, colleges and promotional products to large corporations, business owners, churches, nursery schools, fire and police departments and various types of organization. Our custom quality embroidery and screen-printing is considered the best in the area. While we can outfit any team at any level, we also do staff shirts, jackets, hats and other ad specialty or promotional products that compliment the wholesale business. If your purchasing uniforms for any sport you can shop the retail store for accessories, footwear, fleece, warm ups, work out wear, tees, jackets and sporting goods lor most team sports. Mens • Ladies Both Rudy and Wayne are aware of the competition from the sport conglomerates. The major sports focus on retail. Arena's locus is to wholesale its products to its customers and oilers the retail store as a service to its customers. The Store; • _ .,. But W hy Take Chances Arena Sports Connexion is located on Raritan Road in Clark, at Clark Village Shopping Mall next to Clark Bagels. For additional information • Jake-O ut, On-Site & Off-Site Catering • Outdoor Dining $ 1 0 OFF about our sales and services, please call (732) 381-5652. O ffer Expires Friday, February 28u Both Wayne and Rudy have children who are still active in sports. It’s no coincidence that Wayne's children Chad, 23 and Lindsey, 20 and Rudy’s children, Rudy III, 20, Brandon, 17 and Spencer, 14 are all Shoes for Town and Country athletes. One of the goals of our company is to develop a business to support the owners and their employee’s needs and hope that it develops so our children can join us if they should desire. TRATTORIA I I » Now in their third year as partners. Arena Sports continues to grow and appears to be on path to reviving the family owned business. 16 P rospect Street, W estfield. N.J.

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Publication Page 4 Thursday, February 6, 2003 H ir Jllratfielb Jteaher and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains - Fan wood TAXES THE TIMES BiHestftcIb THenber of Scotch Plains - Fanwood ■m Borough Budget Not Bleak F.xlahlishal INW kuabli.shed 195V— The Ofllcial Newspaper of the 'Town of Westfield Official Newspaper of (he Borough or fanwood and But Is Difficult as Last Year the Township of Scotch Plains and the County of Union 1 1 JOEL WHITAKER M ember of: Member of Council President, Borough of Fanwood Below are four arcane words, each j New Jerwy Press Assot ialion New jersey Press Association • National Newspaperer AAsvx iation four definitions - only one is correct ! Nalional Newipaper Assot laiion Scotch Plains Business & Professional Associat;Association others are made up. Are you sharpening taxes. “Revenue-neutral" property tax re­ Westfield Area Chamber of ( 'ommercc Fanwood Business & Professional Association I read with interest Mayor Martin Marks to discern this deception of diction1 . j form. such as advocated hy a hill pending PcnodicaJs Postage Pan) at Westfield. New Jersey Periodicals Postage Paid at Scotch Plains. New Jersey assessm ent that Scotch Plains' budget pic If you can guess one correctly - icfxJ lure is “scary bleak,' in the state legislature, w ill inev itably result guesv If you get two - well-read lndividiij. P.O. Box 250 • 50 Elm Street P. (). Box 368 • 1906 Hurtle Avenue in residents of "upper-income" towns such W hile I'm not familar with the situation If you get three - word expert. If you git fell Westfield, NJ. 07091 Scotch Plains, N.J. 07076 in Scotch Plains (or. for that matter. as Scotch Plains. Fanwood. Westfield and four - You must have a lot o f free tim*! j Tel*: (90S| 232-4407 • K-mail: pres»@|{oleader.com • Weh: www.uolcader.com • Fax: (90H» 232-0473 Mountainside or Westfield) I don't think M ountainside pay mg higher state incom e All words and correct definit|<*iN taxes. New Jersey currently ranks third of this year will be any more difficult and. come from the hoard game Diciion POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the offices of the newspapers al all the states in the total tax burden h om e by in fact may he less difficult — than m ost for D ecep tion . I*. (). Box 250, Westfield, New Jersey 070*41 the Fanwood Borough Council to prepare its residents. Answers to last week’s arcane words. niiu sn i i) i:vi:n y Th u r s d a y h y w a t c h in g communications , in c . the m unicipal budget Real tax reform — whether property or 1. Depascent - Feeding Of our 61 major budget accounts, 27 i otherwise— requires h< >ldingdow n gov em ­ Horace K. Corbin 2. Lagarto - Spanish for alligator Fred K. Lecomte have asked for no increase, and seven are inent spending, lhat means those of us in Michelle II. I.el’oidevln f't/HUSHF.R 3. Pileous - Hairy MARKUINI, lllRII I OR actually low er than last year. e lect i ve < *ffice must wr >rk toel i minute dupli - AAI on,IIIH CAI ION David 15. Corbin 4 Pram - Cymbals Michael L. Bartirorno I ike everyone else, we saw the interest cation of services, streamline operational Su/.ettc F. Stalker ASSISI A V I I'lH I.IS IIIR A SI'OHI processes and question the necessity for PHYSETER • oMMi Nin MARKI1INI, A PRIHHJCTION Fanwoodcams on idle funds fall about 70 Karen M. Hinds Robert I*. Connelly percent last year. But interest income as some programs. That’s why Fanwood has I A sperm w hale Jennifer Pinto III I I I I WANAhl R M ANADIR III SIHI.SS SYS 11 MS budgeted represented only 1.5 percent of aggressively sought, along with the Scotch 2. ITx* strawberry tomato V / WS.l HI VOHUNi. 3. A group of sipbnm chores which swin Ben Corbin Lauren A. (iruman our total municipal budget Plains government and the SPF Board ol L auren S. Pass Kducatit>n. to find w ay s to share services. bv means of air bladders; a jellyfish SIR VII I S MARK! IINI, ,1 rRUDVrilON Health insurance the largest non ASSK.NMINI I III I OR SI BS< KIPTION l*KI( I payroll item in our operating budget this It's also why the Panwood Council in 4. Any animal or organ having a plantlike apearance * One-year $24 • Two-year $4fi • Three-year - $M> • One-year college ISepleinlrerIn Mil) )-$IA year will be .up about 9 percent, but that's January unanimously took two'important less than in the last two years. We have actions: MARICOLOLS aggressively sought ways some quite First, we supported legislation to ban a I Bearing, producing,or furnishing pearls in n o v a tiv e .... to reduce or control those practice the Star-ledger called "legalized 2. Causing a condition of progressive We Honor and Praise the Spirit of Crew costs. We have been negotiating a new bribery " namely expecting vendors to emac talk »n contract w ith the police, and health insur make large campaign contributions in re­ 3. Marine or sea-dwelling ance has been a central issue of di scussion. turn for stale contracts This drives up the 4. In geology. marked w i th scars or cretioes Members Aboard Columbia Space Shuttle We have switched our general liability cost of state gov ernment, and contributes PICKELHALBE coverage to the New Jersey Intergovern­ to the general atmosphere of corruption I A burrow ing animal o f South America w Inch permeates gov em inent in New Jer­ related to the armadillo hut smaller ( There are seven more slars in heaven after this There was a time, especially during the "space mental Insurance Fund. For this year, we sey . Regrettably. the Democrat-control led 2. A small piece o f land surrounded by a race,” when we were glued lo the television for pre iject a4 percent increase in general liabil­ weekend the souls ol the crew ol Columbia. ity expense. Based upon past experience, Assembly has refused to take action on this hedge or wall They join 10 others of America’s NASA space each shuttle take off and landing. Most of us membership in the NJIIF w ill result in ufx nit important bill. 3 A german helmet w ith a sharp metal spike weren’t paying attention when Columbia launched 25 percent to 50 percent ol this year's Second, we urged the legislature to do 4 Ihe powder o f aloes with caneila program: Virgil I Grissom, I id ward II White and something to reduce medical malpractice CRUNCH on January 16. Il does not change the fact that they premium being refunded in future years Roger H Chalfee of Apollo I on January 27, We are aggressi vely c< introlling o \ ert i me insurance premiums. The rapid escalation of I A piece i >1 nx’ial at the end of a scabbard l% 7; Francis R (l)iek) Scobee, Michael .1 Smith. died this Saturday while on a mission for all of us. Part o f (Hir emphasis on downtown rede disc premiums will he passed through to o f a sword a mission lor America and a mission lor mankind. vclopment is to generate new ratahles that insurance companies Since government buys 2. A lake dw elling built on an a/ti ficial idand Judith A Resnik, Ronald li, McNair, lilNson S V I lx* fiery cn »ss w hich 1 xmal ly formed the don't require additional municipal or school a lot of medical insurance, anything lhat 1 As tragic anti sorrowful as it is, we cannot let rallying symbol in tlx* Highlands of Scotland Oni/uka, Gregory B Jarvis and Sharon Christa spending. ( )ur best estimate is that < mcccr >m causes medical costs to go up causes taxes 4. To chew or crunch MeAulilfe of Challenger on January 2K. 16X6. this accident stop us. We must push on with the pleted. the downtown project will generate including property taxes lo go up As recalled hy one of our writers: “Hack in the spirit of our slars to guide us. Let s use our about VKXMXIOinuddilkxial taxes lorFanwtxxl Fanwood residents can he sure that the Fanwood Council will continue to work Project Graduation backbone. Let's nurture the spirit emerging in our about 8 percent olourmuncipal budget. I tale 60s, the NASA mission underway was Apollo. In>pethat whoever ison thecouncilat that time very hard to control property taxes, both by I was in Ihe U S. Navy attached lo a unit involved children and hope lhat those yet unborn continue will insist on holding spending steady as that tight-fisted budgeting and by urging the Looking For Support in the Manned Space recovery learn onboard the the dreams of tomorrow lo touch the heavens. additional revenue com eson stream. legislature to take actions to reduce the The Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School For those of the future to know with admira­ There are no quick fixes to property overall cost o f governm ent in N ew Jersey PTA will host Project Graduation 2003. a USS Essex CVS 0. The carrier division was as­ fantastic lun-filled ail night celebration for1 1 1 I signed Ihe task of recovering the Apollo 7 crew at tion and praise, we of today honor the spirit and graduating seniors on Tuesday. June 24 the sea Her crew included astronauts Wally Schirra, heart of the crew of the Columbia space shuttle. (Jj Letters to the Editor ) PTA sjn Hw ns this cv ent annually to pruv xk* a They died on February I, 2003 al approximately 0 final s< vial event lor the entiresemorclasshehxr Donn Riselc and Wall Cunningham. they head oil to college, trade school or work. What I vividly remember about the experience a.m. HST in pursuit of their dreams Commander American College of Surgeons Discuss The event is a sale, alcohol and drug free was the shared enthusiasm, commitment and pas Kick Husband, Pilot William McC’ool, Payload env inmment. Statistically. this is tlx* mostdan Commander Michael Anderson, Payload Special­ gen xis night of the year lor high sc hi * »l students sion of everyone involved —- the media, the Medical Insurance Liability Crisis Ihe event is mn with lots of volunteer ist Man Ramon and Mission Specialists Kalpana military, the engineers, Ihe astronauts and Ihe There has been discussion in the media m New Jersey represents an "individual support and is financed through donations public al large. We as a nation were on a group Chawla, David Brown, and Laurel Clark. about the medical liability insurance crisis choice" by each physician in these states, from parents and guardians, the districts PTA's. the SPF Board of F.ducation, the mission lo reach the moon. It wasn't so much as And Godspeed to those who go up in the future, ( )ur New Jersey ( Tiupter of the Am erit an a ch oice made hy physicians w h o are desperately trying to maintain long-term SPF Municipal Alliance, the UnionC’oquty especially to those who will soon risk then lives College of Surgeons has been deeply in historians now report, a space race against the voiced in efforts to work w ith the legisla access to quality care their patients Board of Chosen Freeholders, local busi­ Soviet Union. Il was for those involved, as corny to rescue the three men at the International Space lure to draft and enact com prehensive tort Too many good surgeons have been nesses and civic groups reform regarding medical liability forced to: retire early uproot their fam ilies, Ihe Project ( iraduation C ommittcc 2uu3 as it may sound, a mission tor America.' Station. encourages all comm unity members toyotn Unfortunately, the latest reform efforts hy close their practices, lay-off their long the Governor and legislature on this issue tome office staff; and move out ol New in the support of this worthwhile cveniMo clearly fall short inuddressing key ureas, w Inch Jersey because our state's current liability show that the community cares about its Water Co., Doctors Strikes Can Highlight w ould stabilizeotir medical liability insurance env ironmenl w ill not ull« >w these doctors lo youth We invite you to send monetary donations for this event to Project Gradua­ market. A strong capon non econom ic dam remain financially viable as they struggle to ages and a reasonable statute of limitations provide the full range of services to ad­ tion. SPFHS PTA, SI*! MS. W estfield Road. Scotch Plain*. NJ 07076 All dinp Issues, Hopefully Point Toward Solutions would create an atmosphere, which would equately and appropriately care lor their lions will be acknowlodged in a special permit lower, affordable premiums. This has patients We hope the public and the legis­ handout at theevenmg gradual Km ceremooy When one thinks of strikes, steel workers or coal Rli/.abethtown Water Company workers can be worked for other stales. lature w ill fix this long before there are no miners might come to mind. Those strikes were settled reasonably and soon with a fair contract W e support the right ul' phy sicians and more neurosurgeons. orthopedic surgeous. Misty, hut the public often understood that the issues for all concerned. Surely, good communication surgeons u> limit elective scrv ices, which they general surgeons, trauma surgeons anil Wlsnu^ .,a rfB pruvide .is long as they arrange lor tin* piov i obstetricians left to care lor their patients were about a downtrodden group ol “geordies ’ should not be allowed to become an impediment sum o f emergency serv ices and essential pa Robert ('. D m vies. M.l). President literally trying to scrape a living out of the ground. Far more complex and deep-rooted is the Jihad in I lent care. Doctors tJeserv e the right lobe Ileard N..I. Chapter Vmeriean l ollege of Children Need A Place When strikes threaten the regional or national well New Jersey going on right now between the doctors, What you have seen in West Virginia S u rg eo n s and Pennsylvania and what you are seeing To Kxerci.se Their Minds lawyers, drug companies and insurance companies. being, then it becomes personal to everyone. W hile not surprising, it was certaiily We have two strikes ongoing in our area at the The center of attention at the moment ts the doctors WF Resident’s Lifelong Dream Comes disappointing to learn that several C’lirk moment. The smaller of the two is centered right striking over the high cost of malpractice insurance residents are already protesting the possi­ which they contend is caused by lawsuits resulting bility t»f locating a children's museumjon here in Westfield on South Avenue. Workers are "True While Playing Baseball as a Met the Esposito Farm property. 1 think it is striking the I Ji/ahethtown Water Company. The in outrageous jury awards. Some lawyers have told Il is an incredible thrill to live out o n e's with me withmybuttiitg position iXifly Dyer important that the w ishes and needs o fk ll workers are members of Local No, 423 ol the us that there are a few bail doctors out there, that lifelong dream to play baseball for the New exchanged w arm-up losses w nh me between he considered in this matter, not just those innings o f one ol tlk* games I pitched in. Can Utility Workers Union of America, ALL-CIO. We these had doctors need to be stopped and that the York Mels A couple of weeks ago from o f a vocal lew . January 22-26, our dreams came true as w e y» hi i mag ine. I h it a I ine dri v e sing le to left field ITx* idea of but h ling a children's museum say this strike is small, although about 500,000 injured need to Ire made whole. Others say that the were in the game instead ol sitting m the off Randy Niemann of the H6 Mets in Union County has been »tx*i with over people in the region could be impacted. Of course, high cost of insurance is the result of soured invest­ stands. My longtime friend and college During the "Dream ( lame" at Thomas J. w helming enthusiasm and support from the it's not small to the workers whose jobs might be ments hy the insurance companies from the stock room mute. Gary Newman ol Basking \\ bite Stadium, I heard my w ife D m , my son community. Hundreds of people have d»»- R idge and I attended M ets I >ream W eek in Christopher, my daughter Carli Rose, and naredthixisun^of dollars to heiplaunchthi* at stake - and it's not small to the company in that market. The insurance companies seem to he keep­ Port Saint Lucie, Florida my in-law s, Frank and Wanda Fescinc chant­ project. Still more have eagerly embracedthe it must make a profit. ing a low public profile. Since childhood, like many others, we ing. “L et's G o number 4 1. Frank Arena'" idea, as ev idcnced in parent surveys an4 at inton national meetings, infonnal gatherings Mixed in all of this brouhaha, are the drug longed to play alongside our major league Frank Arena It will he a while yet before the strike might affect and fundraisers. More people have volun­ baseball heroes It goes w ithout say ing that W est field the public Management personnel are operating companies. In that. New Jersey is arguably the we are both lifelong Met Funs. We have teered ti ihrlpthan can even he actfminx slaved the treatment facilities. Although chemical deliver­ largest center in the world for drug companies. It taken our share ol abuse, especially from all Resident Responds to at this tune Thisgioundswellol support only underscores the glaring need families ^nd ies to the treatment plants are forestalled since mystifies us lhat more and more New Jersey senior the Philly Fans that attended Susquehanna University with us in the late 1970's I won’t Mr. Caruso’s Letter educiUors feel exists m this area for a place truck drivers won't cross the picket lines, generally citizens are now ordering their prescription drugs comment about the abuse receiv ed ov er the wholly dedicated to the intellectual, crcatjve Joe Caruso's letter in last w eek ’s Times years from my friends here in Westfield and educational ix*eds oryoung childrei. the plants maintain a large inventory, such as over the Internet from Canada at half the cost. brought hack such wonderful memories those avid Yankee fans' A s a parent I find plenty o f porks, hikjng perhaps a .30-day supply of chemicals. The current doctors’ strike may turn out to be from almost 20 years ago. It w as then that W e took the field in M els’ uniforms w ith trails, play gnxmds and fields where my tid ­ the citizens of Scotch Plains and Fanwood Federal mediation of the strike is due to start on just symbolic, rather than resulting in solutions. our name and favorite number I chose dler can e xea ise her body. hut precious fcw helped to produce the musical comedy. Tom Seaver’s number 41 We played places w here she can exercise her mind The Thursday. February 6. The Union told us last But, it certainly brings attention to some of the "Merrie < )lde New England." in which Jtx* alongside the pros at the Mels Spring Children's Museum of Central New Jeriey Saturday m our office that no oiler was made by issues. From information gathered from local Caruso was a featured player. Training Complex. Us ‘rookies' played will be just such a place, with interactive The show. w hich my w ife. Many a. and the company The company e-mailed a press rescue squads and hospital emergency rooms, we ev ery day starting on Thursday. w ith double cxhiNtions and engaging activ i ties lhat enable l wrote, was a spixit of the “rivalry" be- headers on Friday and Saturday It cu lm i­ children to learn aixl expkwr in a wholcsuitt, release to us at the same time, detailing an offer haven't noticed a large increase in activity as a tween two tow ns. thinly disguised as New nated w ith the “Dream Game" against New sale jnd wekom ing env inmment. that they made to the workers on Friday, prior to result of the strike, But, we did notice a rise in Finland communities but in reality. Scotch York Met greats on Sunday I feel fortunate lo live in a county wherejhc Plains and Fanwtxxl ending negotiations. We gave a copy of the sensitivity. One of our reporters w as escorted out It's a m em orable experience to play on people and the government care deeply Mr Caruso is right in ixxrng that Scotch of the Muhlenburg Hospital’s Emergency Room the finest baseball fields and wear one's ab» nil ihe welfare o f our children The pn> company offer from the press release to the Mams in truly a neighborly place, .ts w e well official New York Mets uniform. You're posed museum will lx* an invaluable educa- Union leader. He was surprised. Perhaps with the hy security guards while seeking information. learned from the mars ekius effort by so many in a big league clubhouse with your own twHial and cultural revn iae for the regions as k xal residents in getting the nxeacal pn xkxwi frustration involved, communication between the Given the complexity and depth of the feud locker. You hav e access to the same indoor well as a vignilicanl ecorx mix asset l« h iisljost T o »Hir neighbors. once again, so much parties becomes a difficult task. between the doctors and the lawyers, the water baiting tunnels, trainers room, major league community Please, ki us not undermine|ris thanks irax h-needed project w ith a rush u > iudgni4nl. We believe and hope that the strike of the strike seems just like a "drop in the bucket " equipment and staff that Mike Pizza uses Pretty neat' kimhtrh Betiou WeMdeW A W atchunc C ommunications, Inc. Publication (Lire IHratfidli Itraiirr and TH E TIMES of Scotch Plains - Fanwood Thursday, February ti, 2003 Page 5 100 Years Ago; Scores Dead and Injured The Great Westfield Train Wreck

H> BIN and HORACE CORBIN General Manager Busier said. V»r\ iu//v M nftrn fr” T V Wr\tficld I mtd TV Ti*Hri 'There was no excuse for the wreck, WESTFIELD January 27.1903 - Davis (the engineer) ran past his The Easton Express passenger train signals, which were set against him. from NYC was only a quarter mile This is shown conclusively because west of the Westfield Train Station the signals are stilt set and will at about 6:33 p.m. as it was lumber­ remain set until the track has been ing up in speed on its way to cleared. This show s that they were Plainfield when the Royal Blue working properly and that Davis Flyer, traveling at 60 MPH. plowed and no one else is responsible.’" into its rear. "Critically injured engineer James Immediately. "Twenty soulswere Davis told policeman John Knapp of hurled into eternity The Blue Line Westfield: '1 saw a green light, then CONGRATULATIONS...The Second grade winners of the Annual Pinewood locomotive struck the smoking ear, I saw the red light, but 1 expected Derby, from left to right.are: Benjamin Schwartz. James Reynolds. Adam t rades. split it open, plowed through the them to turn white at any moment. C onnor Swingle. Jeff Marino and Alexander Breakstone. next car and telescoped that, and The next thing I knew 1 had run past ( » R F T \ ItF.NFFI I ...T lu T .lt. V., F.M .It. V. anil .1 m nuturutt,rit.iSvliiK’lH'inannN scooped under the third, turning it my block and right into the wreck."' friends are honoring her memory am! eelehrating her life through the basket hall on its side and piling debris upon "As he lay dying in Muhlenberg benefit that will he held at tile Westfield High School on Friday. February 21. Annual Pinewood Derby it." Hospital, Engineer Davis told Coro­ "In a moment after the deadly ner Westcott that a leaky steam chest silence which ensued, the mass of on It11 engine had obscured his v i­ Westfield Police Department Announces Winners the w reckage hurst into flames, and sion, ' I missed any signals after leav WESTFIELD—Cub Seoul Pack 171 District encompasses western Union the awful cries of the imprisoned ing Cranford and did not see the P.B.A. Of Wilson School in Westfield con­ County. victims, saved from instant death passenger train until within sixlv -VS- ducted its Annual Pinewood Derby on Tiger Winners are as follow s: overall by crushing, for a worse fate hy feet of it.' The coroner's jury ab­ January 25, with great success. Seventy- 1st place: Matthew Tazbtn: overall 2nd being roasted alive, filled the air as solved the Jersey Central and P.R.R Westfield Fire Department they struggled vainly to free their of criminal responsibility." rme cub s c o u l s participated. place: Aaron W'enta F.M.B.A. Dr. Andrew Percy, principal of Wilson Den I winners are: I st place: Ethan mangled limbs from the burden that Credit Notes: The newspaper ac­ lay upon them." counts quoted above were front The School. Dan Black, a Wilson School art Beneroff and 2nd place Michael Benefit Basketball (lame for the dicta Schoencinann teacher, and Horace Corbin, of The Androconis Throughout the night, volunteers Plainfield Courier, retrieved by Memorial Scholarship fund Ucstticlil Booster Club Westfield Leader were the three judges Den 2 w inners are: 1st place: Aaron and relatives searched the debris to George Weiss of Fanwood TV35, for the sf*x-ial aw ards given out prior to Landry and 2nd place: Kyle Kristiansen extract the dead and injured. The Allan Kleinian. Head of the Refer­ the races. The awards w ere presented to Den 5 winners arc: 1st place: Aaron passengers told of the extremely ence Department at the Westfield Friday, February 21,2003 at 7:00 p.m. lire boys at 11:45 a m. W'enta; and 2nd place: Matthew Tazbtn. kind treatment they secured at the Memorial Library assisted with the The awards ami the winners were: Wolf winners are: overall 1st place: hands of Westfield people, who coroner's accounts front the hook In the W HS Gymnasium Best Traditional Design awarded to James Reynolds and overall 2nd place: opened their homes for the injured w ritten by Robert V. Hoffman. The Tickets: $10 Adult and $5 for Oiild/Stiulcnls William Sanders, Most Original awarded Adam Entiles. and turned in to minister to them. Olde Tonne Scrapbook. 1945. Mrs. Haskins cut down her back to Andrew Castellone. Best Demonstra­ Den 1 winners are: 1st place: Connor Refreshments • 50/50 • Door Prizes • Fun Activities tion of Craftsmanship awarded to Swingle and 2nd place Jell Marino. fence to make way for the injured to Kdndall Reid, and the Crowd Favorite Den 2 winners: 1st place: Benjamin be carried in to her house, and with knights Announce - T-SHIRTS AVAILABLE - awarded to Cameron Stick. Schwartz and 2nd place: Alexander blankets she rushed to the wreck. Free Throw Winners Parents from the pack helpetl orehes- Breakstone. Mrs. Gluck was another who opened For Tickets Contact: trate the events of the day. Frank and Gisekr Den 2 winners: I st place: Adam Enutes her house, being near the wreck" WESTFIELD On January 17. The Knights of Columbus held Mascarich organized the event. Jeff and 2nd place: James Reynolds The book from Robert Hoffmen had Detective Sandra Chambers (908) 789-6084 or their annual Free Throw Champi­ Jcotiingx was the Master of Ceremonies, Bear winners arc: overall 1st place: a somewhat different account "Mrs Captain Dan Kelly (908) 789-4145 onship at the Holy Trinity Gym, the Race Starter was Steve Allen, and the Dav id Verchick and overall 2nd place: Harkson ordered the firemen to use Forty-three boy s and girls, ages Rocortlerwas Mark Swingle, Car Handlers Lucas Nugent. their axes to widen the rear doorway Event Organized by The Westfield Police and Fire Departments 10-14, from the local area partici­ Were Phil Reynolds and Glenn Vetchick I Vn I w inners are 1st place: Lucas of her house so that the injured pated, making this year's contest win) also got the trophies The track was Nugent and 2nd place Ned Allen. could he carried inside on impro­ one of the most successful in num­ set-up Fndav night hy Frank Mascanch. Den 2 winners: 1st place Robert vised stretchers." Vacation Day Program Set ber of participants. The winners by Glenn Verchick. Mark Swingle, Jeff Capaldoand 2nd place: Trey Monihan. But perhaps as sensationally re­ age are: Boys 10 Brian Dempsey; Jennings. Phil Reynolds, JctfPollock,Tom Den 3 winners: 1st place: David ported in the newspaper: "While Boys 11 Connor Caltasc; Bovs 12 Castellone, and Kevin Varian. Verchick and 2nd place: Brian Pollock, the dead were being burned, ghouls At JCC Campus on Feb. 18 in human form skulked in the dark­ Ben Camargo; Boys 13 Joe prior to race day Frank Mascarich WEBELOS 4th Grade W inners are: SCOTCH PLAINS Childrencur lunch; snacks and beverages will Iv ness to rob the bodies." Penczak; Boys 14 Andrew Colon; heldacarclinicathishome. Plrtl Re> nolds overall I si place: William Reynolds and provided. From the new spaper records, there Girls 10 Maggie Fitzpatrick; Girls rcntly enrolled in the two and a-halt. and JeflJeiwingsheldtheOffidal Weigh overall 2nd place: Mark Androconis The Tee is $T2 for members and $42 seems to be a little contusion about II 1 amen Korn; Grits 12 Maria three . four and l ive-year-old classes in from 9 am . to 11 a.m. Steve Reid and Den 1 winners ate: 1st place; Justin for non-members The registration the blame for the wreck The ox Dilorio; and Girls 13 Kimberly at the Jewish Community Center Rich Nugent set-up a race pit to help Mascarich and 2nd place: William deadline is Thursday. February IT press passenger train normally O'Donnell Pickett. (JCC) of Central New Jersey s Will w rth tune-ups and repair during check Reynolds Jewish Community Campus in The JCC campus is located at 1441 waited at a side railing in Cranford The winners will then progress in Boy Scout Eric Hagslrom from Troop Pen 2 winners are: 1st place: Jesse Scotch Plains arc inv ited to a special Martino Avenue. to let the speeding freight flyer train to the district and state competi­ number 72 w as the car mnner. The tinirih De Marti no and 2nd place: Mark Tor registration information, goby. But, this day, the Royal Blue tions. All Ihe contestants were rec­ Vacation Day Program. grade Webelos from Den number I sold Androconis. It will he held from 9 a.m. to I p.m. on please call Susan Bennett, Director of Flyer stayed on the main line and ognized for participating in the refreshments during the races WEBELOS 5th Grade Winners arc: Tuesday, Pebinury IS Included will lx* Larly Childhood Services, at (908) continued on to Westfield, stop event. Donations of canned food The overall 1st place and 2nd place overall 1st place: Austin W’enta and 2nd a performance of Uncle John’s Travel­ 889-8800, extension no. 204. ping to let off its passengers. Some for the needy were collected in winners from each division and the First place: Andrew Marino. ing Musical Pup|x*t Show, as well as a Limited openings are currently passengers noted this irregularity lieu of an entry fee. At this year’s place Winners from each Den are invited Den I winners are: 1st place: Austin craft and other activities. Participants available for the 2004-2004 school and remarked forebodingly. contest over SO cans of food were to represent Pack 171 hy competing in W'enta and 2nd place: Ryan Jennings will leave with their own puppets, year. Lmoilmen! information may he “Company spokespersons Gen­ collected. (he Patriots' Path Council District Pin Den 2 winners ate I st: Ryan Ingram; Individuals are asked to bring a dairy obtained from Ms. Bennett. eral Superintendent Huntington and cwood Derby Finals The Patriot s Path 2nd Andrew Marino

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In­ McIntyre. troductory music will start at about Other committee members in­ 7:45 p.m. The feature presentation clude Bob Miller and Don will be followed by refreshments Mokrauer of the Historical Soci­ and the public is invited to attend. ety; John Lawson and Forrest The assembly is the yearly gath­ Blanding of the Sons of the Ameri­ ering of the community’s five his­ can Revolution; Stephanie Mannino tory organizations. of the Daughters of the American They include the Genealogical Revolution and Pat D ’Angelo of Society of the West Fields, the the Miller-Cory House Museum Miller-Cory House Museum Vol­ Volunteers. Scotch Plains Library Friends Seek Additional Donations SCOTCH PLAINS — In response be resold," said Friends President Ted to the success of the Friends of the Czarnomski. Ms. Audra M. Ciccione and Brandon I). Uhlig Ms. Ronnie ling and Mark Linenberg Scotch Plains Public Library’s video "The library will be holding its and compact disk sale last month, annual Book Sale later in the year and area residents are urged to donate we plan to include videos, music cas­ Ms. Jludra M. Ciccione (Ms. Xpnnie Vng Engaged used videos, music cassettes, com­ settes and CDs, and books-on-tape, as pact disks and books-on-tape to the part of the sale." he continued. "We library on a continuing basis. are planning to make this year’s event The Friends are seeking profes­ the biggest and best one in the history To W ed< Brandon(D. VhCig do 5Mar^Linen6erg sionally-made videos, cassettes and of the library." 1999. She works for a civil engi­ Mr. and Mrs. Savy Ung of Atlanta, Avondale High School in Avondale compact disks only - not home mov­ Any resident wishing to donate vid­ Ms. Francine Ciccione of Bask­ neering firm in Lebanon. Ga. have announced the engagement Estates, Ga. Ms. Ung holds a Bach­ ies, television shows or music taped eos, audio cassettes, compact disks ing Ridge and Joseph Ciccione of Her fiance graduated frpm of their daughter, Ms. Konnie Ung, elor of Business Administration de­ from the radio. and books-on-tape may bring them to Franklin Park have announced the Rancocas Valley Regional High to Mark Linenberg. He is the son of gree in Finance from Emory Univer­ “We are looking for films, docu­ the library, located at 1927 Bartle engagement of iheir daughter, Ms. School in 1995. He earned a Bach­ Dr. and Mrs. William Linenberg of sity in Atlanta. She is employed in mentaries, children’s videos, how-to Avenue, between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. Audra M. Ciccione of Basking elor of Arts degree from Pennsylva­ Westfield. the Accounting Department at Emory and exercise videos, etc., and music The Friends are assisting the library Ridge, to Brandon D. Uhlig of The hride-to-bc is a graduate of Federal Credit Union. of all kinds. These items should be in in the purchase of a drop box, where Edison. He is the son of Mr. and nia State University in May of 1999. Her fiance, a 1991 graduate of very good condition, since they will patrons can safely deposit their books Mrs. Larry Uhlig of Westampton. Mr. Uhlig is employed as a senior before or after regular library hours. editor for Cily University Televi­ Registration on Tap Westfield High School, earned a A 1994 graduate of Westfield High Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Hypertension Clinic School, the bride-elect received a sion in New York City. For Ceramics Class Science and a masters degree in Bachelor of Arts degree from The couple plans to be marrietj in Rutgers University in January of October. FANWOOD Registration for an up­ physical therapy from Emory Uni­ Slated at Library M arinos ‘W efcome versity. He is a Financial Advisor coming ceramics class w ill lake place on SCOTCH PLAINS - The Town­ Monday, February 17. at 7:30 p.m. at and Certified Financial Managerwilh M atthew (David Merrill Lynch in Atlanta. ship o f Scotch Plains will hold its Forest Road Park ill Fanwood. Mr. and Mrs. Craig Marino of F-SP YMCA to Commence Mr. Linenberg volunteers for monthly Hypertension (high blood Marion Yotcoski will teach the class, Cranford have announced the birth Emory University as the Cycling and pressure) Screening Clinic on Mon­ which will run fur six weeks beginning of their son, Malthew David Triathlon Club Advisor. The club day, February 10. There is no on Tuesday, February 25. The class will Marino, on Tuesday, January 21, Registration For Gym-Jam ranked fourth in the country in 2002. charge. he held at the Forest Road Park building. The clinic will be offered from at Overlook Hospital in Summit. The cost of the class is $35. Space is He also continues to be a competi­ SCOTCH PLAINS - The children who will be three years 10 a.nt. to noon in the Community Matthew weighed 5 pounds and limited, soinleicsledindividualsareurged tive cyclist and triathlete. Fanwood-Scotch Plains YMCA old by Wednesday, October 1. Room of the Scotch Plains Public 15 ounces and measured 193A to register as soon as possible. A wedding is planned for September. Gym Jams Preschool will begin The Four Year Old Program, pf- Library, located at 1927 Battle Av­ inches in length at birth. open registration for the 2003-2004 fered three or five days a week, is enue. The mother is the former Jenni­ school year on Wednesday, Febru­ designed for children who will) be t Perfect Painting, Inc, The intent of the clinic is to iden­ fer Johnson. She is the daughter of ary 12. four years old by October 1. i tify new cases of high blood pres­ Mrs, Genea Johnson of Scotch The program features learning The Four Plus Program is (de­ sure. Individuals over the age of 30 Plains and the late David Johnson. # HEPCt Vacuum Sanding System experiences, story time, music, art. signed for the older four-year-old who smoke or are overweight, or Her husband is the son of Mr. * House & Deck Power Washing physical education, science, cook­ who has missed the kindergarten have a family history of heart dis­ and Mrs. Gene Marinoof Cranford. ing and progressive swim lessons cut-off. Youngsters must be five * Free Estimates. Fully Insured ease or diabetes and have not had Gene Louis Marino, also of in the three- and five-day programs. years old by Wednesday, Decem­ ♦ Residential or Commercial their hlood pressure checked re­ Cranford, is the baby’s paternal Morning and afternoon sessions ber 3 1. p Professional Color Design cently, are urged to attend. great-grandfather. are available. The hours are 9 to This class places strong ampha- • Deck Staining & Seating 11:30 a.ill. for (he morning session sis on EindergarteR ffeSQineift with and noon to 2:30 p.m. for the after­ art. music, science, physical edu­ f PS Years of Experience noon session. cation and weekly swim lessons as • Custom Detail Work The Gym Jams Three Minus pro­ integral parts of the class. The pro­ ♦ Exteriors. Interiors gram, held Tuesdays and Thurs­ gram is held from 9 a.in. to 2 p.m. ♦ General Carpentry days, is designed for toddlers who and is offered on a four and five (Jay will be two years old by Saturday. a week basis. March I. For more information, please dall (908) 272-4456 The Three Year Old Program is Susan Rau, Fanwood-Scotch Plains offered on a two, three or five day YMCA Preschool Director, at(908) Owner on Job • No Subs a week basis. It is designed for 889-5455.

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We have wicked enemies SCOTCH PLAINS — Congrega­ Generation Interprets the Torah," to going to my parents for help about and we need to be proactive in pro­ tion Belh Israel of Scotch Plains an overflow crowd of congregants. s°me kids who were bullying me. tecting ourselves. recently honored Rabbi On Saturday evening, M> mother and father gave me very However, as I think and pray about George Nudell for 20 a sold-oul gala dinner different advice. My father's counsel Iraq. 1 am draw n to reconsider what years of service as its dance took place at the "as to rise above, turn the other is known as the "Just War Theory." spiritual leader. temple. The following cheek, and walk away. (Implicit may The “Just War Theory" permits go­ In 1982, Rabbi Nudell morning. Rahhi Harris have been the dubious understand­ ing to war only when certain condi­ became rabbi of Temple concluded Iris program ing that I was “better” than they tions have been met. They are: Israel in Scotch Plains, with a more detailed pre­ were.) Just Cause: Comparative Justice; which had a membership sentation in the temple's My mother's advice was that if Legitimate Authority; Right Inten­ of 175 families. packed social hall. somebody hit me. I should hit them tion; Probability of Success; Propor­ During 1994-1995, Rahhi Nudell was pre­ back twice as hard. (She could be a tionality; Last Resort. Temple Israel merged sented w ilh a gill by the rough customer). Such was the be­ “...lethal force may be used if W O N D E R F U L WORK...The all-day kindergarten class at the Westfield Day with Temple Beth El of congregation. Addition­ ginning of my education on the eth­ governed by the following criteria: Care Center, located at The Presby terian Church in Westfield, stands before Plainfield, to create the ally, a joint resolution ac­ ics of the use of violence in self- Just Cause: force may be used only their 30-foot winter mural at the Westfield Memorial Library. Entitled “Pen­ new Congregation Beth knowledging his contri­ defense. to correct a grave, public evil. i.e.. guins Having Fun,” it shows a scene familiar to fans of the popular Marcus Israel. Today, the congre­ bution to the community Pfister books about penguins and their adventures. Lynn Bilman’s kindergar­ Ruhhi George Nudell Over the years. I have held a vari­ aggression or massive violation of the gation includes over 500 was passed by the New ten classes have been doing the library murals since 1089. Presently, the classes families. Jersey Senate and Assem­ ety of positions. During my first sev­ basic rights of whole populations. do a fall, spring and winter mural. eral days of sleep away camp in the Comparative Justice: while there The weekend festivities, held De­ bly. The congregation's sisterhood Adirondacks, there was another bully. may be rights and wrongs on all sides cember 13 to 15. featured a Friday honored his wife, Eiba Nudell. Perhaps unaware of the cliche, he of a conflict, to override the pre­ Restorative Justice to be Topic evening service where Rahhi Robert Rahhi Nudell likewise expressed kicked sand in my face. In my some­ sumption against the use of force, the Harris, the scholar-in-residence for his gratitude during ihe festivities lo what righteous anger. I took a swing injustice suffered by one party must the weekend, began his presentation the congregation and the community at him in a manner I had seen on significantly outweigh that suffered At Calvary Lutheran Services of “Unfolding the Text: How Each for their loyalty and support. ; television — a la the Green Hornet. by the other. My inexpert karate chop caught Legitimate Authority: only duly CRANFORD - Kenneth Schorr, is currently working with six South him on the shoulder, knocked him in constituted public authorities may a member of the First Baptist Jersey churches. Jewish Literacy Courses the water, and broke my hand. I won use deadly force or wage war. Church in Westfield and a trained Rather than taking a retributive the fight — sort of — and spent the Right Intention: force may be used lay leader there, will he the guest approach to punishing legal offend­ On Tap at Torah Center rest of the six weeks of camp in a only in a truly just cause and solely preacher this Sunday, February 9. ers. advocates of restorative justice seek to solve problems, make things cast, unable to play baseball. He for that purpose. at the Calvary Lutheran Church, WESTFIELD — The Union children's Hebrew schoolwork with light and look to the future. It ap­ resumed his life of impudence and Probability of Success: arms may located at 108 Eastman Street in County Torah Center in Westfield them and follow along in the Hebrew plies the Biblical principles of in­ antagonism. not be used in a futile cause or in a Cranford. will present three courses as part of at their synagogue. I became a pacifist in the 1960s but case where disproportionate measures Mr. Schorr w ill preach on restor­ dividual responsibility, repentance, the winter session of its Jewish Lit­ All classes will be held from 8 lo 9 forgiveness and restitution. 1 am no longer one. Oddly, having are required to achieve success. ative justice during worship ser­ eracy Program. p.m. at the Torah Center, located at Mr. Schorr's appearance is part children helped me become much Proportionality: overall destruc­ vices at 8:30 and II a.in. He has "Heroines of Ihe Bible" will be 418 Central Avenue in Westfield. The clearer about the use of violence in tion expected from the use of force planned and led regional and na­ of a month-long study of restor­ offered on Mondays. February 10. 24 cost for all the programs is $8 per ative justice al Calvary Lutheran, self-defense. A trip to France also must be outweighed by the good to tional workshops on this topic and and March 3 and It). class. where adult forum sessions address­ helped me to appreciate the enor­ be achieved. This course, for women only, will Reservations are preferred Inn not mity of our debt to the GIs of the Last Resort: force may be used Fanwood Presbyterian ing this subject will be held on be given by educator Rivkah Levin of required.Formoreinformation.plea.se Second World War. only after all peaceful alternatives February 9. 16 and 23 al 9:30 a m. Crown Heights, Brooklyn. An educa­ call the center at (908) 789-5252. The classes will lake place in Terrorism has provoked in me a have been seriously tried and ex­ Posts Registration tor, she received a teaching certifica­ taste for justice. I have been praying hausted." Calvary's Education Building be­ tion from the Belli Rivkah teaching for our armed forces and our enemies From: "The Harvest of Justice is For Summer Quest hind the church. For further infor­ seminary in Israel. First Baptist Singles daily since 9/11. I have also been Sown in Peace: A Reflection of the FANWOOD - file Fanwood mation or for directions to the "Early Jewish History through the praying daily for peace and the pro­ National Conference of Catholic Presbyterian Church is now accept­ church, please call (908) 276-2418. Eyes of the Prophets" will be held on To Hold Movie Night tection of innocent lives. Yet. it looks Bishops on the Tenth Anniversary of ing registrations for Summer Quest, Dialogue to Explore Wednesdays, February 12. 19, 26 and WESTFIELD The Singles like war may well be on the horizon. The Challenge of Peace," November a summer day camp for youth en­ March 5. Rabbi Noam 1 .ichtman, who Group of the First Baptist Church Last week, the Presiding Bishop of 17. 1993 tering sixth grade through those ‘Islam and Science’ has been involved In Jewish educa­ in Westfield w ill host a movie night People of faith have an obligation entering eighth grade. featuring The Cider House Rules the Episcopal Church, the Most Rev­ WESTFIELD - A religion and sci­ tion in the Union County area for over to carefully consider these issues and “Son-Sational Service Camp," lo on Sunday. February 16, al 7 p.m. erend Frank Griswold, made the front ence dialogue on "Islam and Sci­ 23 years, will teach Ihe course. to take into account the Presiding he offered Monday through Friday. in Ihe church lounge. All are wel­ page of a daily paper for his stinging ence: What Can A Christian Learn? " A Hebrew Reading - Level I Crash Bishop of the Episcopal Church and July 14 to 18. will include commu­ come. criticism of our President and the is scheduled for Thursday. February Course will take place on Thursdays, the Holy Father. Pope John Paul, of nity building projects, trips and The church is located at 170 Elm buildup toward a war w ith Iraq. 20. at 7:30 p.m. at the First Congre­ February 13, 20 and 27 and March 6 Rome, and others of other traditions activities. Street in Westfield. For more infor­ I understand that Bishop Griswold gational Church of Westfield. and 13. Rabbi Lichtman will also when they urge the United States to "Re*CreationCump" will he pre­ mation, please call (908) 889-5265 is a good and prayerful man and a The session will he held in ihe Coe present this course. keep working toward a peaceful so­ sented from Monday through Fri­ or (908) 889-4751. skilled and compassionate leader, Fellowship Room in the basement of Participants will learn how to read lution to the conflict with Iraq. day. July 21 to 25. and I take his critique seriously. Hav­ the church, located at 125 Elmer Hebrew so they can review their My own ambivalence about war Through various adventures, ing said that. I will venture to say that Street. and peace, 1 suppose, makes me the youngsters will "experience God’s chastising the President of the United Attendees will have an opportu­ creations and how the Earth is en­ States for using intemperate language natural son of both my father and my nity to review Islamic scholars' pro­ by using intemperate language is mother. trusted to our care," according to a posals on the study of science and Donate Your Car probably a mistake. ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ • church spokeswoman. see how these proposals arc applied Camp programs will he held from Certainly, the religious commu­ The Reverend Humersley is Rector to contemporary topics such us clon­ American Red Cross nity has an obligation to offer leader­ o f St. Paul's Episcopal Church, lo­ 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. The camp ing, genetic engineering and ecol­ Westfield / Mountainside Chapter fees are $ 150 per week, with a one­ ship and counsel when it comes to cated at 414 East Broad Street in ogy. + the great moral issues of the day. I am Westfield. time deposit o f $25. Participants will he invited to raise Help Can’t Walt ru a a r For additional information or reg­ issues and elaborate on the ideas. Call: -888-999-HEL1-888-999-HELP (4357) istration materials, please call People of all backgrounds and faiths It All , j Shelley Gardner. Director of Sum­ One Call Does CSH and County Police Set arc welcome. mer Quest, at (908) 889-8891. Tax Daduc tibia • Free T o w in g This is a program of the Wisdom's Any Maka I Any Modal • Cara Trucka A Vana Summer Quest is a youth minis­ Light ministry of the First Congrega­ ’Soma raitrlctlona apply. Advertising supplied by SAS Car Seat Safety Checks try outreach program at the tional Church of Closter. Il will be Fanwood Presbyterian Church, lo­ facilitated by the Reverend John A. MOUNTAINSIDE — As pan of safety belt can fit correctly. Without cated at Martine and LaGrande Mills, Pastor of the First Congrega­ Child Passenger Safety Week 2003. a booster seat, in a crash, a small Avenues. It is made possible tional Church of Closter. Children's Specialized Hospital child can be ejected from a vehicle. through a grant by Charles Fried­ During the February 13 event, par­ For more information on Wisdom's LAWRENCE A. WOODRUFF CSH) and the Union County Police man of Westfield, in memory of his ents and childcare providers will have Light, please visit http:// vill hold a child car seat check on wife, Shirley. Thursday. February 13, from 7:30 the opportunity to leam how to prop­ wislil.home.alt.net. Counsellor at Law i.m. to noon. erly install a child passenger car seat The event will take place at the and how to properly secure the child in Accredited Divorce Mediator Jnion County police headquarters, the car seat. Materials on child passen­ ocated at 300 North Avenue. East, in ger safety will also be distributed. 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Supervisor at Bell Labs — (Obituaries — Active in Band Parents Organization Marjorie V. Parasine, 82. of Husk­ list Church in Basking Ridge. Judith A. DeAngelis. 45, of Society. 45 Springfield Avenue. ing Ridge died on Saturday, Febru­ Surviving is a daughter, Jill Mountainside died on Wednesday, Springfield 07081. Quinty J. Villa, 91, Founded Company February 6,2003 ary I. at her home. Parasine of Basking Ridge. January 29. at Hackensack Univer­ Born in Santa Cruz, Cali)'., she A memorial service will be held Which Helped Build Major Highways sity Medical Center. Frank G. Martin, 67 had lived in Scotch Plains before at 11 a.m. on Saturday. February 8. Born in Union, she had resided in Frank G. Martin, 67, of moving to Basking Ridge six years at the Millington Baptist Church. Quinty J. Villa, 91, a lifelong resi­ He was predeceased by his wife of Linden for 10 years and in Clark for Mountainside died on Tuesday, Janu­ ago. The Memorial Funeral Home, 155 dent of Westfield, died on Tuesday, 60 years, Marian P. Villa, in 2001. 20 years prior to moving to A graduate ol Scotch Plains- South Avenue in Fanwood, is in January 28, at the Ashbrook Nursing Surviving are two sons, Quentin J. Mountainside 15 years ago. ary 28. at his home. Born in Eastleigh. England, he had Fanwood High School, Mrs, charge of the arrangements. and Rehabilitation Center in Scotch Villa of Clark and Ronald C. Villa of Mrs. DeAngelis was a bookkeeper lived in New Providence and Parasine had worked as a supervisor In lieu of flowers, memorial do­ Plains. Westfield; a daughter, Cynthia Villa for the American Lung Association Bridgewater prior to moving to m the files department of Bell Labs nations may be made to the Bethel Mr. Villa and his brothers, all of of Chico, Calif.; a sister. Florence in Union for 10 years. Earlier, she Mountainside 10 years ago. in Murray flill for 40 years prior to Baptist Church, P.O. Box 141, whom predeceased him. founded the Minnicino, and three grandchildren. had been employed as a dental as­ Mr. Martin had teen employed as retiring. Frenehburg, Ky. 40322 or to the Villa Contracting Company. A major Funeral services were held on Sat­ sistant by Dr. Philip P. Graye. Jr., a a mechanical engineer for the Plessey She attended the Millington Bap- Billy Graham Training Center at road building company, the firm built urday, February I, at the Higgins and pediatric dentist in Westfield. The Cove, P.O. Box 19223. large sections of the Garden State Bonner Echo Lake Funeral Home in She earned a certificate as a den­ Corporation in W hippany for 37 Asheville, N.C. 28815. Parkway, the New Jersey Turnpike Westfield. Interment was at the Villa tal assistant from the Lyons Insti­ years. He retired last year. Madelyn Simmons, 82 February 6.2003 and Route 78. He remained active family plot at Fairview Cemetery in tute in Clark in 1977. He had also played semi-profes­ with the company until reccnlly. Westfield. She was active with the parents sional soccer in England and was a Madelyn P. Simmons, 82, of member of England's national travel­ Mountainside died on Tuesday, Janu­ James J. Currie, 75 In recent years, the business was Memorial donations may be made organization of the Highlander ing soccer team. James J. Currie, 75, of Scotch involved mostly with commercial real to the Westfield Rescue Squad, P.O. Band al Governor Livingston High ary 28, at her home. Surviving are his wife, Valerie Mar­ Bom and raised in the Ridgewood Plains died on Wednesday, January estate. Located in Clark, (he Box 356, Westfield 07091 or to School in Berkeley Heights. Surviving are her husband. Joseph tin; two daughters. Linda Kohl and section of Queens, N.Y., she had lived 29. at The Woodlands Genesis company’s projects included the Children’s Specialized Hospital, 150 E. DeAngelis; a son. Anthony M. Tina Smith; two stepdaughters, in Westfield from 1953 to 2000. when ElderCare in Plainfield. Howard Johnson's Motor Lodge, the New Providence Road. Mountainside DeAngelis; three daughters. Jenni­ Jacqueline Felczak and Jill-Ann she moved to Mountainside. Born in Elizabeth, he was a former Clark Lanes and the Terminal Avenue 07092. February 6,2003 Blumenthal; two brothers, David resident of Union. He relocated to Industrial Park, all in Clark. fer M. DeAngelis. Jessica A. A homemaker, Mrs. Simmons also Martin and Michael Martin; a sister, was a member of the Holy Trinity Scotch Plains 35 years ago. DeAngelis and Joanna L. DeAngelis; Pauline Rossi, and four grandchildren. Mothers'Guild and the Woman's Club Mr. Currie had been self-employed a brother, Dominick F. Tornambe, Nick C. Nicholas, 88, Chef at Trocadero A funeral service was conducted on as a real estate broker in the Union and a sister, Pairicia A. Duprat. of Westfield. Friday. January 3 1. at the Paul Ippolito Surviving are her husband of 61 County area for many years. A Mass was offered on Saturday, In New York City For Over 30 Years Summit Memorial in Summit. years. Edward J. Simmons; a daugh­ He served in the United Slates February I, at St. John the Apostle Memorial contributions may be Navy during World War II and was a Nick C. Nicholas, 88, of Westfield Memorial donations may be made Roman Catholic Church in Clark- ter, Patricia Hughes; a son, Hon made to the Community Food Bank Simmons; two sisters, Margie member of the American Legion in died on Wednesday, January 29, al the to the Arthritis Foundation. Linden. following Ihe funeral from February 6.2003 of New Jersey, 31 Evans Terminal McElligott and Kitty Dougherty, and Westfield Center-Genesis ElderCare. ihe Wcrson Funeral Home in Lin­ Westfield. Road, Hillside 07205 or to Atlantic four grandchildren. Surviving are two sons, Craig Born in Ayustios, Greece, he had den. Entombment took place al St. Hospice. 33 Bleeker Street, Millbum A Mass of Christian Burial was Currie and James Viguers; a daugh­ lived in Fort Lee prior to moving to Mary Lisciotto, 93 Gertrude Cemetery in Colonia. Mary Lisciotto, 93, of Westfield Memorial donations may be made 07041. offered on Friday, January 31, at the ter. Tricin Adams, and six grandchil­ Westfield in 1987. February 6,2003 Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Church dren. Mr. Nicholas had been a restaurant died on Sunday, February 2, at Over­ to the Leukemia and Lymphoma in Westfield. Entombment took place Funeral services were conducted chef atTrocadero in New York City lor look Hospital in Summit, at the St. Gertrude Mausoleum in on Friday, January 31, at the Waller more than 30 years before retiring in Born in Jersey City, she moved to Blair C. Ohaus, 83, Was Nurses Aide; Colonia. J. Johnson Funeral Home in Clark. 1978. Westfield in 1957. Arrangements were under the di­ Entombment took place al St. He was predeceased by his wile ol Mrs. Lisciotto was a communicant Foster Mother to Over 80 Babies rection of the Dooley Colonial I lome. Gertrude Cemetery in Colonia. 55 years, Sophie Gagas Nicholas, in of the Holy Trinity Roman Catholic 556 Westfield Avenue in Westfield. Memorial contributions may be 2000. Church in Westfield. Blair C. Ohaus, 83, of Summit died E. Ohaus; a daughter. Deborah Memorial contributions may be made to Haven Hospice, JFK Mcdi Surviving are Iwo daughters, Gail She was predeceased by her hus­ on Friday. January 31, at Morristown Casselberry of Pennsylvania; three made to the Center for I lope I lospicc, cal Center. HO Janies Street, Edison Ackerman and Stephanie Aquadro, band. Nicholas Lisciotto, in 1973. Memorial Hospital in Morristown. sons, John Ohaus of Vermont, James 176 Hussa Street, Linden 07036. 0XH1H. both of Westfield; a brother. Peter Surviving is a sister, Cecelia Angelo Born in Hartford. Conn., she had Ohaus of Summit and Thomas Ohaus February 6.2003 February 6,2003 Nicholas of Virginia, and three grand­ of Westfield. lived in Westfield for 25 years and in of Massachusetts; a brother, Edward children. A Mass of Christian Burial was Far Hills for 20 years before moving Chase of Connecticut, and 13 grand­ Ermelinda R. Ceecarelli, Rosarian; A funeral service was held on f t i- offered yesterday, Wednesday. Feb­ to Summit three years ago. children. day, January 31, at the Holy Trinity ruary 5, at (lie Holy Trinity Church. Mrs. Ohaus received a Bachelor of A memorial service was held on Teacher at St. Bartholomew School Greek Orthodox Church in Westfield. Interment took place al the Holy Arts degree from Middlebury Col­ Monday, February 3, at the Christ Entombment l ol lowed at George Wash­ Name Cemetery in Jersey City. lege in Middlebury. Vt. in 1941. Church in Summit. Ermelinda R. Ceecarelli ol Scotch give from Hunter College in New ington Memorial Park in Paramus. Arrangements were under the di­ She had been a volunteer nurses Arrangements were under the di­ Plains died on Monday, January 27, York in 1938. Arrangements were under the direc­ rection of the Dooley Colonial Home, aide at Morristown Memorial Hospi­ rection of the Paul Ippolito Summit at Muhlenberg Regional Medical Mrs. Ceecarelli was a member of tion of the Gray Funeral Home, 318 556 Westfield Avenue in Westfield. tal in Morristown and al Runnells Memorial in Summit. Center in Plainfield. St. Bartholomew's Home School As­ East Broad Street in Westfield. February6,2003 Specialized Hospital in Berkeley Memorial donations may be made Bom in the Bronx, N.Y., she lived sociation and the Rosary Altar Soci­ Heights during the 1960s. to Save the Children, 54 Wilton Road. in Scotch Plains since 1951. ety of St. Bartholomew the Apostle Mrs. Ohaus had also been a foster P.O. Box 940. Westport, Conn. 06881 Mrs. Ceecarelli had been an el­ Roman Catholic Church in Scotch James F. Denny, 86, Navy Veteran; mother to more than 80 babies be­ or to Middlebury College, ementary teacher at St. Bartholomew Plains. tween 1967 and 1990. Middlebury, Vt. Interparochial School in Scotch Surviving are a brother, Michael Was Honored as Psychiatric Aide Surviving are her husband. Robert Febfuary6,2003 Plains for 29 years. Before that, she Rossi, and a sister. Eleanor had taught at St. Angela’s School in Esposito. James F. Denny, 86, of Fanwood died Wars Storr-Richie Post No. 506 in Plainfield and American legion Post Patsy Federico, 87, Reserve Police Chief; the Bronx. A Mass wasol fcredon Friday, Janu­ on Monday. February 3, at Muhlenberg Although she retired from full­ ary 31. at St. Bartholomew Ihc Regional Medical Center in Plainfield. No. 209 in Scotch Plains. He was alsoamemberof the National Had Been President of Fuel Oil Company time teaching in 1980, she contin­ Apostle Church, following the fu­ Born in Plainfield, he had lived there ued to substitute teach for many neral from the Rossi Funeral Home before moving to Fanwood more than Association of Retired Federal Employ­ Patsy Federico. 87, of He was a member of the Hillside ees of Elizabeth; the Lyons Leisure years. in Scotch Plains. 40 years ago. Mountainside died on Sunday, Janu­ Elks Club. She was awarded her teaching de­ February6,2003 Mr. Denny hud been employed in the Club; the Fanwood Senior Citizens; ary 19, at his home. Surviving are his wife, Lucy Pallitto Physical Therapy Department at the the Golden Age at St. Bartholomew the Bom in Newark, he had been a Federico; a son, Gregory Federico; a Veterans Administration Medical Cen­ Apostle Roman Catholic Church in resident of Hillside prior to moving daughter, Suzanne Amato; eight N i c h o l a s A . G i u d i t t a , ter al Lyons for over 30 years, having Scotch Plains and St. Bernard’s Roman to Mountainside 45 years ago. grandchildren and 10 great-grand­ ITT been named Psychiatric Aide of the C atholic Church in Plainfield. Mr. Federico had teen the owner children. A ttorney A t L aw Year in 1951. He retired in 1975. Surviving are his fiancee, Marion K and President of Ihe Capitol Fuel Oil The funeral took place on Thurs­ He served as an aviation radioman in Tietz; a sister-in-law, Violet F. Denny; Company in Hillside for many years day. January 23, from the Galante llie United States Navy during World three nieces, Barbara Milholin, Eliza­ before retiring 24 years ago. Funeral Home in Union. A Mass was 476 SOUTH AVENUE E, Warli. beth Thompson and Margaret Brewer, He was a chief of the Hillside Re­ offeredat the Our Lady of Lourdes A triple threat football player. Mr. and two nephews, James M. Denny and serve Police and also served on the Roman Catholic Church in CRANFORD, NJ 07016 Denny played with the Elizabeth David A. Denny. Mountainside Fire Department. Ad­ Mountainside. Interment was at St. Keelans, the Scotch Plains Field Club The funeral will be held at 10 a.m. ditionally, he was a member of the Gertrude Cemetery in Colonia. and the Plainfield Saracens. He also today. Thursday, February 6, from the Exempt Firemen’s Association. February6,2003 908. 709. 1999 was a player and coach with the Olym­ Memorial Funeral Home, 155 South pic A.C. football and basketball teams. Avenue in Fanwood. GENERAL PRACTICE INCLUDING: He played basketball with the A Mass will be offered at 11 a.m. Robert L. Besser, 84, Air Corps Veteran; Plainfield YMCA for lOyearsand with today al the Immaculate Heart of Mary •ESTATE PLANNING •PERSONAL. INJURY the Dunellen Vets team following his Roman Catholic Church in Scotch Was National Guard First Lieutenant •ELDER LAW •ZONING Navy discharge. Plains. Interment will follow at Hillside Robert L. Besser. 84. of New Provi­ Diane F. Owings of Cranford and He was a life member of Plainfield Cemetery in Scotch Plains. dence died on Tuesday, February 4, Nancy E. Selfridge o f Warren; a son, •WILLS AND TRUSTS •MUNICIPAL COURT Lodge No. 885 of the Benevolent and February 6,2003 •REAL ESTATE •COMMERCIAL LITIGATION at the Glenside Nursing Home in Robert G. Besser of South Protective Order of Elks. Additionally, New Providence. Plainfield; 12 grandchildren and lie was a member of Veterans of Foreign Doris E. Dunn, 88 Born in Arlington, Mass., he had two great-grandchildren. Doris E. Dunn. 88, of Scotch Plains lived in Sidney, N.Y, and then in A memorial service will be held died on Thursday, January 30, at the Westfield for 30 years. He had also at 1p.m. on Saturday, February 8, at JFK Medical Center in Edison. lived in Cranford for a short time the Redeemer Lutheran Church in *Jairview Cemcteru Born in Newark, she lived in Scotch before relocating to New Provi­ Westfield. Plains for 40 years, dence. Nonprofit • Nonsectarian ^ Arrangements are under the di­ Mrs. Dunn had been a part-time gift Mr. Besser was an Aviation Cadet rection of the Gray Memorial Fu­ w rapper with Hahncs department stoic with the United States Army Air Faithfully Serving the Public Since 1868, neral Home, 12 Springfield Avenue in Westfield for 10 years prior to retiring. on 105 Picturesque Acres. Corps from July 9, 1940 to July 11. in Cranford. She had previously teen employed 1943. While living in Massachu­ In lieu of flowers, memorial do­ as a factory worker at Union Carbide in setts, he joined the National Guard. nations may be made to the Re­ Family Lots, Single Graves Piscataway for more than 25 years. He served as a First Lieutenant. Air deemer Lutheran Church, Clark Niches & Community Mausoleums She was predeceased by her hus­ Force, Dot. A. 202nd Air Service Street and Cowperthwaite Place, band. Raymond Dunn, and by a daugh­ Group until May of 1949. Westfield 07090, or to the % ter, Janet Mdlvain. He was predeceased by his wife, Consider the Peace and Comfort o f Pre-Need Planning. Alzheimer's Family Relief Program, Surviving is a granddaughter, Su­ Mary E. Ploof Besser, in 1987. 15825 Shady Grove Road, Suite san Mdlvain of North Carolina. Surviving are three daughters, 140, Rockville. Md. 20850-4022. 1100 East Broad Street • Westfield, New Jersey The funeral service was held yester­ Mary Judith Heatly of Delaware. Fobnjary6,2003 (908) 232 - 0781 day. Wednesday. February 5, at the Rossi Funeral Home in Scotch Plains. James A. Montllor, 86, Executive Awarded Ask for a Free copy of our 16 page Emergency Record Guide. Interment took place at the Somerset Hills Memorial Park in Basking Ridge. F«Druary6.2003 Patents on Electrical Component Designs James A. Montllor, 86, of Scotch Montllor had been employed at Plains died on Monday. February 3. Nytronics Inc. in Berkeley Heights at Overlook Hospital in Summit. for more than 25 years, where he had Dooley Funeral Service, Inc/ Bom in New York City, he had teen a plant manager and Vice Presi­ Caught in the lived in Bogota prior to moving to dent. He had worked as an electrical Caring & Courteous Service to the Scotch Plains in 1951. engineer at Western Electric in Kearny B efore retiring in 1985. Mr. during World War II. Cranford / Westfield Area Since 1913 Mr. Montllor, who held multiple Medicaid confusion ? patents on electrical component de­ MASTER signs, studied electrical engineering at Brooklyn Poly Technical Institute W estfield Forethoughf funeral planning MEMORIALS in Brooklyn. 556 Westfield Avenue 524 Central Avenue He received his license in Amateur can help. Westfield, NJ Radio Broadcasting in the early 1930s 233-0255 and also held an FCC Commercial John L. Dooley (908) 233-2350 Broadcasting license His radio call M anager sign was W2GRO. Find out how A Past President of the Tri-County u , , A m a t e u r RsdioCtitH t»e w a s a m em - u y c a n in g . . . fcSCI Of iihf Amfru an P ••* >' Designer • Builders of fine League in New ington. Conn, and the Institute of Electronic and Electrical MONUMENTS Engineers in Piscataway. MARKERS Surviving are his wife of 56 years, C ranford FUNERAL Virginia Hirsh Montllor; two sons. DIRECTORS MAUSOLEUMS Gregory J. Montllor and Peter L. 218 North Avenue SmalS97 Lettered • Cleaned Montllor; a sister. Carmen Gwinner, 276-0255 and a grandchild. Charles V. Dooley Tim Doerr Private services were under the di­ Manager -nuuMA DonE’PAUumauMurAHLEK rection of the Rossi Funeral Home in Bruce Bauer Scotch Plains. •DALE SCHOVSTftA • USA LONCCOSHARP (established 19)9) Memorial donations may be made Executive Administrator William A. Doyle Also. 300 Rt. 37 East to Deborah Hospital. New Jersey WESTFIELD: 318 East Broad St., William A Doyle, Mgr ‘2334)143 Region. P.O Box 820. Browns Mills Toms Ris er, NJ 08015-0820. CRANFORD 12SpnngfieWAve.DaleR ScteustruMgr ‘27M092 (732) 349-2350 F«g*M>y«,2GB3 A W atchung C ommunications, Inc. P ublication (Tin' lUrstfirlii HfitiU'f and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains - Fanwood Thursday, February (j, 2003 Page 9

Westfield BOE Candidates THE STU DENT VIEW C o n c e p t s & T h o u g h t I he weekly column written In local high school students Must File by February 24 WESTFIELD — Westfield resi­ Riegel and Kimberly Rhodes are dents interested in becoming a expiring this year. There is also one District Should Reevaluate candidate for the Westfield Board year left on the three-year term origi­ of Education can obtain petitions nally held by l isa Alter and filled at the Office of Board Secretary/ this year by Beth Cassie. 7:30 a.m. Starting Time Business Administrator Robert Potential candidates may pick Berman, 302 Elm Street. up a candidate kit at the Business Bv MICHELLE KIPPERSMITH weekend and any other free time I'm The deadline for filing nominat­ Office. 302 Elm Street, betw een 8 S/H-'i loll) Written for The Westfield Leader ami The Times luckv' enough to get. Anyway, school ing petitions for the board is 4 p.m. a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday through Beep. Beep. Beep. It's6:30a.m. on doesn't exactly fit in there so well. on Monday, February 24. Three Friday. an> given weekday and hundreds of I'm not proposing a 12 p.m. start for three-year seats and one one-year The kit includes information alarm clocks in "the bedrooms of school. That's just unrealistic. But a seat on the nine-member panel are about legal requirements for candi­ Westfield's teenagers are going off. half-hour jump to 8 a.m. is quite fea­ up forelection on Tuesday. Apri 115. dacy. campaign procedures and I estimate that approximately 50 sible. The terms of Carol Molnar. Anne other useful facts for candidates. percent of those teenagers slam the Currently, every class is 43 min­ snooze button, but a good majority of utes long. One must merely shave off uudents are waking up, or have al­ three minutes from each class, and ready been awake for some time. school can start at 7:57. Colby College Announces Greeted by the cold winter morn­ If the school is adamant about a ing. the sounds of a normal home are nice round number, say 8 a.m.. then missing. Why? Perhaps because the extra-long break before Fall Semester Dean’s List Westfield High School opens it's homeroom can be reduced to four ON WITH THE SHOW...Beginning tomorrow evening, Washington Elementary WESTFIELD - Colby College in School. doiop, at a refreshing 7:30 in the minutes, just like all the other be- School students in Westfield will take the stage in the school's 55th annual Waterville, Me. has announced that Elizabeth, the son of Mr. and Mrs. morning. tween-bell periods. This would also production , t SO. A w nv H e Go. Pictured, left to right, are: first grade students from Westfield residents Bryan Gates, Eliza­ Russell Schundler of Westfield, is a Adults, who work from 9 a.m. to 5 reduce the loitering that often occurs Karen Geddis' class Christopher I.azzarotti, ft. Sarah Russo. 6, Casey Hewitt, ft, beth Schundler, Edward Smith and member of the Class of2004 at Colby. p.in.. are required to be at work. at. and causes tardiness to homeroom. and Diedre Romer. ft. Margaret Smith have been named to the She is majoring in physics, with mi­ w el|. about 9 a.m. Let's not go that far Thus, a half-hour would be added Dean’s List for the fall 2002 semester. nors in mathematics and German. in the future for these venerable ado­ to the student's sleeping time, and USO, Away We Go Will Begin Bryan. Elizabeth, Edward and Elizabeth graduated Westfield High lescents, rather, let's rew ind to 1995. makes it feel like midterms all the Margaret achieved this recognition School. All of the people currently in high time! But not really, because even if based on a grade point average of at The son of Mr. and Mrs. Edward schpol would have been in various a half-hour seems like a marginal Tomorrow Night in Westfield least 3.20 in the previous semester for Smith of Westfield. Edward is a mem­ .tages of completing elementary difference. WESTFIELD — Washington El­ school's 55th annual production. upperclassmen and a grade point ber of the Class of 2004. He is major­ school. Those were the good old days, Consider these numbers. A nine- ementary School in Westfield will Performances will be held tomor­ average of at least 3.0 in the previous ing in philosophy and English. Ed­ with the warning bell for school ring­ period day at the high school regis­ blend patriotism and comic relief row. Friday, February 7, at 8 p.m. and semester for first-year pupils. ward graduated Scion Hall Prepara­ ing at 8:50, an hour and a half after the ters at a whopping seven hours and 11 during USO, Away We Go," the Saturday, February 8. at 2 and S p.m. The son o f Mr. and Mrs. Geoffrey tory School. final bell for the high school rings. minutes. An eight-period day is six at Roosevelt Intermediate School Au­ Gates of Westfield, Bryan is member A memberof Colby 's Class of 2006. When I was a little kid. you could hours and 28 minutes, a middle school Joseph Kenny Earns ditorium, which is located at 301 of Colby’s Class of 2003. He is focus­ Margaret is also the daughter of Mr. hear my little feet paltering the hard­ day is six hours and 32 minutes, and Clark Street in Westfield. ing his studies in English, with a and Mrs. Edward Smith of Westfield. wood floors around 6 a.nt., at the very an elementary school day is a mere St. Philip Neri Award For tickets, please call the Ticket concentration in creative writing. She graduated from Mount Saint Mary latest 6:30 a.m. My young internal six hours and 25 minutes. The last WESTFIELD - Oratory Prepara­ Hotline at (908) 518-7725. Tickets Bryan graduated Westfield High Academy in Watchung. clpck told me to adhere to a strict three figures aren't too bad, hut con­ tory School recently aw arded Honor for select seats are available at early rise and early retire schedule, sider all the kids that take nine-pe­ Roll status to Joseph Kenny of Burgdorff ERA Realtors on North WF Holy Trinity Students which suited my uncomplicated life riod days. Westfield. He was presented with the Avenue in Westfield. just fine. I am a l to 9 p.m. person, and from St, Philip Neri Award for Academic USO, Away We Go shins and huts Now let's return to 2003. my experience. I can attest to the fact Excellence. for adults and children w ill he on sale Make World of Difference’ At my ripe old age of 15. not only that I am dead tired by the time that A sophomore, Joseph earned this at the show rehearsals and perfor­ is my metabolism slowing down, but last bell rings. Of course, trying to award because he attained a minimal mances. Part of the proceeds from WESTFIELD— "Making a World School Association. Alison Power and my internal clock has also changed learn about quadratic equations at cumulative grade point average of at merchandise sales goes towards the of Difference" was this year's theme Judy Johnston, along with students its open and close hours. I'm now wired the end of the day is not exactly least 3.9. fundraising efforts for the school. for Catholic Schools Week, which from the Mountainside and Westfield to go to sleep at 2 a.m., and arise around conducive to being chipper. But that's was celebrated at Holy Trinity campuses, accepted the Mayor's Proc­ 12 p.m., a schedule I follow on the somewhat off topic. Interparochial School (HTIS) in lamation, The point of all this is to show that Preliminary Applications Westfield from January 26 through Read aloud by fifth grader Ricky maybe the long day that many stu­ February 1. Knapp, the Proclamation cited that Schundler Will Spend dents endure is not really maximiz­ One of the highlights of the week's Holy Trinity Interparoachial School Spring in Germany ing their learning, as it would appear Accepted for Title I Pre-K activities was a meeting witli "is committed not only to the devel­ to. but rather hindering it. These days, Westfield Mayor Gregory opment of academic excellence and WESTFIELD - Elizabeth SCOTCH PLAINS — The Scotch hood educators. Classes meet for half- kids' days don't end when school McDermott, principles of citizenship, hut to the Schundler o f Westfield, a junior at Plains-Fanwood Title I Program is day sessions five days a week. ends. Rather, the day continues for Members of the HTIS Home and teaching of religion and life values.” Colby College in Waterville, Me., now accepting preliminary applica­ To be considered for the program, several hours more, depending on is spending the spring semester of tions for admission to the Title I Pre- children must have reached their sports, jobs, and volunteer activities. the 2002-2003 academic year in Kindergarten Program. fourth birthday on or before Wednes­ Perhaps the school system should Germany. Availability of the Title 1 Pre-Kin­ day. October I. 2003. A specially re-evaluate the length of the school She is enrolled in a course of dergarten Program for district stu­ trained staff will evaluate such areas day, considering the circumstances studies at the Institute for the Inter­ dents will be based on revised federal as language abilities and large and of modern times. I hope that some national Education of Students in regulations and federal funding. small muscle development. progress may be made on the topic if Freiburg. The program is without cost to the Title I is a highly individualized I am persistent enough, but fear that A graduate of Westfield High families of participating students. program varying from school district I w on't see results before 2005, my S,chool, Elizabeth is the daughter of Preschoolers selected for the program to school district designed hr make graduation time. Mr. and Mrs. Russell Schundler of will be taught by certified early child- all children entering the public school Maybe I'll just have to wait until system able to realize their full aca­ Westfield. She is majoring in phys­ the lazy years of college and the dream ics at Colby. Ascoleses Named to Fall demic potential. The youngsters who of 10 a.m. classes. will he selected are those could most Dean's List at Rowan benefit from the program. FANWOOD - Jennifer and Joseph The Title I Pre-K has come to he Ascolese, the daughter and son of Mr. known as a preventative program, and Mrs. Joe Ascolese of Fanwood, reducing the need for remedial help. were named to the Dean's List for the Preliminary applications are avail­ Legal Advertising fall 2002 semester at Rowan Univer­ able at every elementary school or by sity In Glassboro. calling the Title I office at (908) 889- Students must attain a grade point 0559. The Iasi day for submitting an MORE IN BACK SJ^ION average of 3.45 out of a possible 4.0 application is Wednesday. April 30. for this honor. Jennifer is majoring in psychol­ Albert Thrower, Jr. ,VIA YORAI. RECOGNITION...Westfield MayorGregory McDermott gave Holy PUBLIC NOTICE ogy. She is a 2000 graduate of Scotch Trinity Interparochial students in Westfield a special proclamation marking PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TOCREDITORS Plains-Fanwood High School. Given Dean’s Award Catholic Schools Week. WESTFIELD - Colgate Univer­ TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS Estate of: JAMES ROBERTORI, A/K/A J Joseph is majoring in exercise sci­ PLANNING BOARD M ROBERTORI AND JAMES M ence. He is a 1999 graduate of Scotch sity in Hamilton, N.Y. has announced Edward Smith to Study NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that at the ROBERTORI, Deceased Plains-Fanwood High School. (hat Westfield resident Albert Thrower, Fairfield Univ, Places Planning Board Meeting of the Township Pursuant to the order of James S. Jr. is a recipient of Ihe Dean's Award This Spring in England of Scotch Plains held on January 27,2003, LaCorte, Surrogate of the County of Union, Serzan on Dean’s List WESTFIELD -This spring semes­ made on the 31 ST day of JANUARY, A.D. for academic excellence during the the Board adopted a Resolution pertaining Maura Daly Placed WESTFIELD - Fairfield Uni­ ter of the 2002-2003 academic year, to'the Minor Subdivision application ap­ 2003, upon the application of the under­ fall 2002 semester. proval for Messercola Brothers Building signed, as EXECUTOR of the estate of On Fall Dean’s List A member of the Class of 2004, versity in Fairfield, Conn, has Edward Smith of Westfield will study Cpmpany, Inc., for 1859 North Gate Road, said deceased, notice Is hereby given to Albert is the son of Drs. Albert and announced that Joseph Serzan, in England. the creditors of said deceased to exhibit SCOTCH PLAINS - Maura Daly, Block 12401, Lot 42, R-2 Zone which was Patricia Thrower of Westfield. He 3rd of Westfield was named to A junior al Colby College in approved with variances on November to the subscriber under oath or affirmation the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Waterville, Me., Edward is enrolled their claims and demands against the graduated Delbarton School in 2000. the Dean's List for the fall 2002 25. 2002. Daly of Scotch Plains and a 2002 in a course of studies at the Colby- The file pertaining to this application is in estate of said deceased within six months To be cl igible for the Dean 'x Award, semester. thp Office of the Planning Board and from the date of said order. graduate of Scotch Plains-Fanwood Albert achieved 3,30 or higher, while Bates-Bowdoin Center in London. KATHERINE M. BOOTH Joseph, the son of Mr. and Mrs. available for inspection during business High School, earned Dean’s list hon­ carrying a full course l»ad of lour A graduate of Scion Hull Preparatory hours. EXECUTOR ors for the fall 2002 semester at Uni­ Joseph Serzan of Westfield, 620 LEIGH DRIVE courses per semester. School, lie is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Barbara Horev versity of Rhode Island in Kingston, earned this distinction by attain­ Secretary to the Board WESTFIELD. NEW JERSEY 07090 At Colgate. Albert is concentrating Edward Smith of Westfield. He is major­ 1 T - 2/6/03. The Times Fee: $15.81 1 T - 2/6/03, The Leader Fee £18 36 R.I. Maura is a nursing major. in economics and political science. ing a grade point average of at ing in philosophy and English at Colby. least 3.5 out of a possible 4.0. PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE n An English major, Joseph is also Anthony Loomis Placed BOARD OF EDUCATION BOARD OF EDUCATION active as Manager of the Varsity On Dean ’s Honor Roll WESTFIELD, NEW JERSEY WESTFIELD. NEW JERSEY Men's Basketball Team. He is a SCOTCH PLAINS - Oklahoma NOTICE TO BIDDERS NOTICE TO BIDDERS graduate of St. Peter’s Preparatory State University in Stillwater, Okla. Sealed proposals will be received by Sealed proposals will be received by School in Jersey City. the Board of Education of the Westfield has revealed that Anthony Richard the Board of Education of the Westfield Joseph is planning a career in School District, Union County. New Jer­ School District, Union County, New Jer­ Loomis of Scotch Plains was named sey, at the Board of Education. 302 Elm sey, at the Board of Education, 302 Elm journalism. to the fall 2002 honor roll. Street, Westfield, New Jersey, for the Street, Westfield, New Jersey, for the following supplies, equipment or services: following supplies, equipment or services: BID FOR: BID FOR: B 04-03 INDUSTRIAL ART SUPPLIES B 04-02 COPY PAPER FOR 2003-2004 FOR 2003-2004 SCHOOL YEAR SCHOOLYEAR BIDS DUE: BIDS DUE: ' FEBRUARY 21, 2003 AT 2:00 PM FEBRUARY 21. 2003 AT 1:30 PM | ACORN EARLY • The bids will be received at the Admin­ The bids will be received at the Admin­ istration Building, 302 Elm Street, Westfield, istration Building. 302 Elm Street, Westfield. New Jersey 07090, on the date and at the New Jersey 07090, on the date and at the 2 LEARNING CENTER tw ’e mdteeftad. and than puMcty opened tims indicated and then publicly opened and read aloud and read aloud Bids must be in strict compliance with B>d$ must be m strict compliance with specifications. Bids must be made on the specifications Bids must be made on the Day Care • Pre-School proposal forms in the manner designated proposal forms in the manner designated Proposals must be endorsed on the out­ Proposals must be endorsed on the out­ side of th i sealed envelope, with the side of the sealed envelope, with the name of the bidder the bidder s ad­ name of the bidder the bidder s ad­ dress and the name of the supplies, equip­ dress and the name of the supplies, equip­ ment, or services for which the bid is ment or services for which the bid is submitted It is understood and agreed submitted It is understood and agreed OPEN HOUSE! that proposals may be delivered before that proposals may be delivered before FOOD LESSONS...To compliment a unit of study on food and nutrition, children tnm time or at the place specified for the time or at the place specified for in theTitle I Pre-K ciav***Ht Brunner Elementary School and School One Elementary opening The Board ot Education assumes opening The Board of Education assumes in Scotch Plains traveled to the ShopRite in Clark hi tour the produce, bakery, deli no responsibility for bids mailed or misdi­ no responsibility for bids mailed or misdi­ Scotch Plains rected in delivery and seafood departments. They saw how food was prepared and stored, sampled rected in deiivery. pineapple, cheese and freshly baked cookies, and scanned items at the register. TV«p « j LuuraticTi c* To,*',n fr tk# firmed of Fduoetton of the Town of 1171 Terrill Road iWasffialri ^ N e* Jersey Westfield, in Union County. New Jersey, Pictured, above. Brianna Youn# and Brendan Fannin# sample cookies. reserves the right to accept or reject any reserves the nght to accept Of r8j6£T 3fty (908) 322-4588 am&or all bids for the whole or any part and/or all bids for the whole or any part and waive any informalities in the interest and waive any informalities in the interest Tuesday, February 11,h of the Board of Education No btd may be of the Board of Education No bid may be withdrawn for a period of sixty (60) days withdrawn for a period of sixty (60) days 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. attar me date set for the opening thereof afier the date set for the opening thereof Bidding shall be in conformance with Bidding snail be in conformance with the applicable requirements of N.J S A the appiicabie requirements of N.J.S.A Full & Half Day Schedules 18A 18A-1 at seq pertaining to the ‘Pub­ 18A 18A-1 at seq pertaining to the “Pub­ lic School Contracts Law’ lic School Contracts Lew Ages 2 M2 yrs. - Kindergarten adders are required to comply with the Bidders are required to comply with the ’•equirements of P L. 1975, C.127, (MJAC requirements of P.L. 1975. C 127. (NJAC Individual Academic & 17:27) 17:27) SCOTCH PLAINS, SI MMIT, Creative Learning Experiences By order o f the Town of Westfield By order of the Town of Westfield EDISON & METLCHEN WM Board of Education Union County New Board of Education Union County New Music & Physical Education Included Jersey Jersey 1-000*762*8378 Robert A Ben-nan Robert A Berman EDUCATIONAL SERVICES CENTER Board Secretary Board Secretary WWW.ESCTESTPREP.COM DISCOUNTS TO MEMBERS 1 T - 2/6/03 The Leader Fee >44 88 1 T - 26.03 The Leader Fee $44 86 » A W atchung C ommunications, Inc. Publication Page 10 Thursday, February 6, 2003 (The 3ilflrgtftrlb TLrabcr and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains - Fanwood WESTFIELD Westfield WESTFIELD VOLUNTEER Liquor RESCUE SQUAD BLOTTER EIRE BLOTTER Planning Bd. Licenses G Friday, January 17 •North Avenue West - Malfunc­ Statistics for Weeks Ending January 18, 2003 - CONTINUED FR O M PA G E 1 — ——— CONTINUED FROM P M C I — — — - •Linden Avenue - Malfunctioning tioning fire,alarm. Third C a l served." fire alarm. •Kent Place - Disconnect malfunc­ feet, which is a contrast to the 1.5 feet First C all: Second Call: Each restaurant must be able to seat allowable. In addition, an illuminated •Linden Avenue - Malfunctioning tioning burglar alarm. at least 25 people at one sitting, and header and bezel sign were re­ Nature of Call: fire alarm. •Warren Street - Water problem. Abd Injury Head/Nsck Injury _ 5 they are permitted to have tables for •Sherbrooke Drive - Carbon mon­ Wednesday, January 23 quested for the ATM drive-up, waiting customers to sit and drink at 2 oxide leak. •Ross Place - Furnace fire. which is not permitted in Westfield, providing the area for that does not Board members had decided last 1 Saturday, January 18 •Springfield Avenue - Fire alarm constitute more than 10 percent of month that they would approve the •Thomas Court - Malfunctioning activated unintentionally. 2 ...... the fltxir space and more than 10 four- foot by four-loot freestanding fire alarm. •New Street - Water leak. 2 1 percent of the entire seating capacity. •Hillcrest Avenue - Oven fire. •Ripley Place - Check home for sign but not permit wall signs hung The dining area must be less than 300 on the building itself. Instead, the 1 ...2 •Fourth Avenue - Water leak. carbon monoxide. 1 1 square feet of floor space, excluding •Boynton Avenue - Malfunction­ Thursday. January 23 hi ard had decided that the owners Diabetic Rduied (Potential) kitchen, storage and rest rooms. It could place three 16-inch by 16- D O A 1 ing fire alarm. •Brightwood Avenue - medical also states that, "there shall be no Sunday, January 19 emergency. inch wall plaques for business iden­ 2 alcoholic beverage bar in any dining •Dickson Drive - Water leak. •Brightwood Avenue - Auto acci­ tification. i room." The enter and exit signs in the ■New Providence Road - Water dent with injuries. 7 ...... 3 The restaurant must also get ap­ leak. •Canterburry Lane - Fire alarm ac­ parking area were reduced to their proval from the Town Council be­ Stroke/CVA 2 Monday, January 20 tivated unintentionally. allowable 1.5 square foot si/.e by ask­ fore altering or rearranging the pre­ ing the property owners to take oil the 1 •Central Avenue - Water leak. •Maye Street - Remove workmen mises. •East Broad Street - Fire alarm ac­ stuck on roof. United Trust Plaza portion of the 5 The code also prohibits the service signs. Also, a sign above the ATM was tivated unintentionally. •West Broad Street - Furnace Fire. 1 of alcohol from plenary retail con­ granted to the realty company, with •Stirling Place - Water leak. •Watterson Street - Chemical odor Other 1 sumption and club license holders •Warren Street - Water leak. in the building. the stipulation that it could not he between the hours of I a.m. and 6:30 TOTALS 33 9 0 •Summit Avenue-Furnace problem. •North Scotch Plains Avenue - sell illuminating. a.m. on weekdays and on Sundays 12 (first call); 8 (second call) =20 Tuesday. January 21 Water leak. Pinally, it was noted that the appli­ Paramedics between the hours on I a.m. and 12 cant for 125 Him Street had requested I (first cull); I (secondcall) =2 •West Dudley Ave - Structure fire. •Pine Street - Furnace problem. Fire Department Assisted p.m.; with the exception of the first Genesis Fldercure 2 (first call) 3 (second call) =5 a Special Meeting to be announced til day of January when sales may be a later date. The applicant wants to Senior Citizen Complex I (first call) I (secondcall) =2 0 (second call) =1 made until 3 a.m. In addition to that WESTFIELD construct 2nd and 3rd floor additions Sunrise Assisted Living I (firstcall) 4 (first call) 0 (second call) =4 the code prohibits the sale of "any to build I I apartments on the Out-of-Town Mutual Aid alcoholic beverage at retail in its POLICE BLOTTER building’s second and third floor. The original container for consumption proposed 22-apartment plan does Scotch Plains Council Plans off the licensed premises...on Sun­ THURSDAY, JANUARY 30 include additional driveway access ute and possession with intent to dis­ day before 12p.m. or after lO p.m .or • A burglary was reported at a resi­ tribute in a school zone. Lonon-Rosa and various site improvements. before 9 a.m. and after 10 p.m. on any dence in the 500 block of Colonial Avenue, was also charged with possessing a For Downtown Development other day of the week.” in which more than $200 in cash and fake insurance card. 75 percent of the licenced premises $3,000 in various items were taken. The The suspect, who was apprehended items included a computer, jewelry and a Hy FRED ROSSI present Scotch Plains business own­ have to be on the ground floor, except on Central Avenue, was additionally Spet mil \ Written for The Weslfirld Ixader play station. issued summonses for leaving the scene WF Council ers with increased competition. for the club licenses and hotel li­ It looks axil a renewed effort will be At the Township Council’s confer­ • A total of $ 118 was reported stolen from of an accident and for operating a motor cense. The code also prohibits the a purse that had been left in a locked classroom vehicle without insurance. made to move downtown revitaliza­ ence meeting on Tuesday night. Coun­ sale of lottery on the licensed pre­ at a school on Lamberts Mill Road. No injuries were reported as a result Approves AGA tion forward in Scotch Plains, as mem­ cil woman Malool said the report on mises. • A resident of the I 100 block of of the accident. Police confirmed Lonon- bers of the Township Council will re­ downtown development from Finally the code states that danc­ Boynton Avenue reported the theft of Rosa was released after posting hail. — — CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 — — examine a consultant's report from Wallace Roberts & Todd, which is ing or entertainment by more than $700 from her account at a local bank. SATURDAY,FEBRUARY 1 and Company and O’Gorman and the mid-1990s that laid out redevel­ several years old, needed to be up­ one musician is prohibited at a res­ • Following a hit and run accident at • Una Morrissey, 50. of Westfield Young/G.R. Murray Insurance. AGA opment options. dated, with a fresh look at downtown taurant that holds a "plenary retail North and Central Avenues, police ar­ was arrested at Chestnut Street and came in with the lowest lee, three In addition to reviewing the report. development options and recommen­ consumption license, conditional or rested Izuea Lonon-Rosa, 20, of Asbury charged with driving while intoxicated. Park. She was subsequently released to a re­ percent of the assessment. Mayor Martin Marks and Council- dations on “how to do it," whether it otherwise." It is only permitted if the He was charged with possession of sponsible party. Councilman Alhano. who also woman Nancy Malool will soon meet be via hiring a professional devel­ seating capacity exceeds 200 people less than 50 grams of suspected mari­ • A contractor working at a site on chairs the Finance Committee, stated informally with a developer who has oper or creating a Special Improve­ for service of food. juana, possession with intent to distrib- Lenox Avenue reported that someone that the committee discussed the ne­ been involved in other towns' devel­ ment District or some other avenue. entered the unlocked building and gotiation of the brokerage commis­ opment efforts, to discuss downtown “We can’t afford to let the down­ turned the water on, flooding the base­ sion for next year. revitalization, which has languished town sit there for another year," she Westfield HPC Holds ment. During the public portion the coun­ a bit recently, Over the past two years, said, adding that the Task Force is Erratum • A South Avenue business reported cil unanimously approved the trans­ new thematic lighting has been in­ "tired of sitting and doing noth­ 2003 Re-Org. Meeting that someone broke the rear window on fer of the liquor license to Fujiama stalled along Park Avenue, Front ing." In the January 30 edition of The WESTFIELD— The 2(X)3 Reorga- a company van. Mama. They also approved the reso­ Street and East Second Street along But Mayor Marks expressed his Westfield Leader, in the story en­ nization meeting oi the Westfield His­ • Marjorie V. Palmer. 57. of Roselle lution approving AGA as the risk with benches, planters and trash re­ opposition to spending money on a titled Council Chooses Three toric Preservation Commission was and Dorothy Y. Stokes. 50. of Union were arrested and charged w ith shop­ ceptacles. Last year, red brick-appear­ Firms for Lot Development; Irked held in the Mayor’s Conference room manager. new report by a planner. "I will not lifting clothing from a North Avenue by WHS Parking, it was stated in on January 27. In other business the council ap­ ing walkways were installed at cross­ vole to hire another planner," he store. The women were each released on proved an ordinance to close South walks in the downtown area. And said, calling it "a waste of taxpayer error that the annual revenue for Three new members of the Commis­ their own recognizance with a sum Chestnut Street, and a resolution that discussions were held with business m oney.” Instead, “ we need an the street fairs to The Westfield sion were introduced and welcomed. mons. sets the times for Saturdays and Sun­ owners about the addition ol new implementor or a manager" to over­ Area Chamber of Commerce is Members include: Eric Diddell, Mat­ • Anthony K. Garcia. 26, and Kim­ days from April I to June 30. With the sidewalk pavers in front of their es­ see development based on recom­ $320,000. and that $175,000 to thew Nilsen and Karen Weber. berly Nye. 23, both of Lodi, along with passing of the ordinance, the Town tablishments. mendations contained in the exist­ $180,000 is brought in for each Nominating Chairs, Donna Tony F. Wilmet. 26. and Patricia A. will now await approval from the However, plans to sell the town­ ing report. “Let's implement the fair, but that $ 110,000 to $120,000 Rothstein and Diana Edkins, an­ Haz. 27. both of Hackensack, were State Department of Transportation ship-owned hedge property next to plan we have" rather than "spin­ is spent on each fair. $320,(XX) is nounced Nancy Priest as Chair and arrested on drug possession charges in the Municipal Building and build a the annual budget for the chamber, Betty List as Vice Chair. The slate was the 600 block of North Avenue. in order to close the street. ning our wheels" and performing All four were charged with posses­ and annually $175,000 to The council also passed the first commercial-retail building on the another study, he said. Others on the unanimously approved. sion of less than 50 grams of suspected reading of an ordinance for a SI.I west side of Park Avenue have re­ council seemed to be in general $180,000 is brought in from all Nancy Priest then announced the marijuana and w ith possession of drug million bond sale, which will save mained stalled for several years. agreement with the Mayor, with three of the street fairs, with following Committee Chairs and paraphernalia. The suspects were each the town over $70,(MX) for the life of Meanwhile, the downtown business Councilwoman Paulette Coronato $110,000 to $120,000 spent an­ m em bers: Procedures: Bonnie released on their own recognizance with the bond. The second reading will he district in neighboring Fanwood is saying it would be worthwhile to nual for the fairs. Danser and Karen Weber. Survey and a summons. held next week at the Tuesday. Febru­ being redeveloped, and Mayor Louis review the existing report, “to see We regret the error. Destinations: Robert Newell, Diana SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 2 ary 25 conference meeting. Jung recently spoke to the Towne what elements are worth keeping,” Edkins, Eric Diddell and Judy • A conductor reported the theft of A resolution was also approved Centre Task Force, an advisory group Several options in the Wallace McLevey. Review and Compliance: $40 w hich had been stored in an empty setting the date for a public hearing of Scotch Plains businesspeople and Roberts di Todd report were rejected ’s Bonnie Danser, Eric Diddell and Matt NJ Transit train car. The incident was Dean List Pupils Told discovered at the southside Westfield for property assessments. The hear­ township officials, about Fanwood’s outright by the council, including Nilsen. Education and Public Rela­ At University of Hartford train station. ing will be held on Tuesday, May 6, efforts. In addition to local shopping moving the Municipal Building to tions: Betty List, Donna Rothstein. • A Linden resident reported that and is in regards to road improve­ centers and other towns’ own busi­ another location and erecting a park­ ARF.A - The University of Hart­ Judy McLevey and Karen Weber. someone entered her motor vehicle while ments that were made. ness districts, Fanwood initalives will ing garage on the site of the adjacent ford in West Hartford, Conn, has A motion to approve the final draft it was parked in a municipal lot between parking lot. But other options, in­ named the students placed on the of the newly-published ‘WHPC De­ Central Avenue and Elmer Street and cluding development of the hedge Dean’s List for the fall 2(X)2 semester. sign Guidelines for Historic Sites and removed some papers. property, a revamping of the parking Jessica Lizmi and Annie Thode. Districts,” prepared by Historic Pres­ • Three male juveniles were arrested lot behind the site and installing both of Westfield, were placed on ervation Consultant Gail L. Hunton. and charged w ith burglary and criminal "HOME. mischief after they allegedly entered uniform-appearing facades on down­ the list, Scotch Plains resident was passed. The Commission ex­ Edison Intermediate School on Rahw ay town buildings, will likely he among Samantha Tenenbaum also earned pressed many favorable corrirtteflts Avenue and scattered items from lock- Dean's List recognition, AUTO. those seriously considered. and agreed that copies of the Design ers withrn the building. Guidelines for interested residents The suspects include a 16-year-old • Elegant Accommodations would be available at the Scotch Plains resident and tw o 15-year- LIFE. ME.” • Efficiencies for Long Term Stays Administrator’s office. olds, one from Westfield and the other » In-Room Coffee Makers, Hair Dryers. Copies of the proposed WHPC bud­ from Mountainside. Authorities were TALK TO A REAL, Iron and Board get and opened discussion about alerted to the incident by an alarm at the LIVE PERSON WHO’S • Kitchenettes Available goals for 2(X)3 which include, town school. All the youths were released to IN THE SAME PHONE • Laundry Facilities approval of the design guidelines, the custody of their parents. • George W. Hunter. 44, of Plainfield BOOK AS YOU. • Club Room Available for Meetings more historic destinations, and the was arrested and charged with driving RON BANSKY • Complimentary Continental Breakfast need for more WHPC education pro­ • Chez Catherine, ★ ★ ★ French Restaurant w hile intoxicated at South and Summit 715 CENTRAL AVENUE grams. A discussion about a pending Avenues. He was also taken into cus­ WESTFIELD. NJ 07090 application before the Board of Ad­ tody on contempt of court w arrants out 908 301 0711 /instate. justment to raise three Prospect Street of the Municipal Court of Plainfield, for You're in good hands Westfield Inn homes will be further discussed at the $1,000, and the Municipal Court of Allstate New Jersey Insurance Company, Bridgewater, New Jersey 4 .VS North Avenue West, Westfield. NJ Scotch Plains, for $500. Hunter was Allstate Life Insurance Company, Home Office: Northbrook. 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See it all in color at! Sports Section www.goleader.com T h e W e e k i n S p o r t s Pages 11-15 ‘BARTH \ SHEN. COPPA. HEINES BREAK 200 RECORD Blue Devil Boys Capture 46th Union County Swim Crown

By DAVID B. CORBIN Ryan Bartholomew. Vin Shen, Zaek fastest time of 1:30.0 set in the state Spm iaUy Written for The Weftfield Leader ami The Titties Coppa and Chris Heinen touched first this year by Christian Brothers. Breaking records has been what in the 200-yard freestyle relay with a “There were a lot of really , really the Westfield High School bos s swim­ combined time of 1:29.53 to break the good sw ims by the guys, but the high- ming team seems to do best. That is former record of 1:30.2 set by Blue iight had to be the 200 freestyle re­ along with w inning. The Blue Devil Devils Dave Perkowski, Doug lay." said Blue Devil coach Bruce boys touched first in sev en of the 11 McOwen. Harvey Gerber and Peter Johnson. “Our guys have talked about events and easily sailed to their 46th Heesch in 1965 - the longest-stand­ breaking the county meet record since Union County swimming champion­ ing UC meet record. Bartholomew had the first day of practice. It was a na­ ship in 47 years on January 31 at a split of 22.6, Shen split 22.6. Coppa tional record at the time. The four Dunn Center in Elizabeth. Westfield split 22.0 and Heinen split 22.2. The guys on the '65 relay were all All- totaled 337 and Scotch Plains} Raiders finished fourth in the event at Americans, and Perkowski even swam Fanwood finished second w ith 168. 1:40.31. The record also topped the CONTINUED ON PAGE 14 Fred K Lecomto lor The Westfield Loader and The Times HK*S A SHOOTER... Raider junior guard Sean Fuller, No. 23. takes aim and goes on to score des|pile tlie tough defensive STRONG. STINGY DEFENSE RULES GAME TEMPO play by Blue Devil junior guard Tyshon Blackmon, No. 2I. Fuller led all scorers with I9 points. Raider Hoop Girls Conquer FULLER NETS 19 POINTS.. COCOZZIELLO SCORES 14 Columbia Cougars, 71-29 Raider Boys Beat the Clock,

By FREI) LECOMTE sive guns while a choking defense guard Jenny Burke hil lor 11 points Spry tally Written lor Jin Westfield Leader iind The Times injected by mass thievery' made this and senior forward Lindsay Pennella Top Blue Devil Cagers, 58-56 The Scotch Plains-Fanwood High a one-sided affair. finished vvilli seven. School girls' basketball team com­ Center Hillary Klimowiez scored The fine-tuned Raider machine By FRED ILEUOMTI. aggressive and to go alter them; and C'oeozziello. I le got 16 points, but he S/vt iall\iidls Written hatot Ihe Westfieldl»< I end, > and Ihe limes pleted yet another task by thrashing 14 of her 18 points in the first half meshed well and rolled lo a 23-4 first- they did.” said Raider Head Coach earned every one. lie's a big lime Columbia High School. 71-29, in Guard Maura Gillooly fired in 14 quarter lead. In the second quarter. After inclining a 48-46 setback on Dan Dougherty. "It would have been player, but we did an excellent job on Scotch Plains on January 30. The 17- points. 12 in the first quarter, includ­ Klimowiez and Chancllc Freeman January 9. the Scotch Plains I anvvoixl easy for our kids to start complaining, him." 0 Raiders displayed too many offen­ ing two salvos from downtown. Point netted lour poinls while Jen Russell High School boys’ basketball team because they have heard outside A 6-0. early surge set the tone as the and Burke sank two each to put the earned a share ol local bragging rights people making all kinds of negative Raiders pushed past the Blue Devils. game on ice, 37-10. by edging host Westfield. 58-56, on comments, but they didn't. They kept 16-14 in the first quarter. Fuller sank “I enjoyed playing every aspect of January 28. Raider junior guard Sean on practicing hard and they deserved six points, center I .anec Thomas and tins game, ll's really fun." said Fuller led all scorers with ID points ibis win. They really did! They ex­ forward Mike Walker each buzzed in Gillooly. "When you play relaxed, a and Blue Devil junior guard Jan ecuted what we talked about. They lour and Kamal Brown scored two. lot of good things happen anti il's Coco/ziello finished with 14 points. played under control, t,iking smart The Blue Devils settled down and easier to get open. With Hillary and “Before the game. I told the kills shots while not rushing anything. came to life offensively with Jenny Burke known so well and that I trusted that they had gotten Defensively, we had no great x's and C’oeozziello and guard Tyshon doubled up by teams most of the lime, better. Just go out there and play os. It was all about stopping C O N TIN U E D O N PA G E 13 they can't guard us all. so l just wailed for the shot." POWELL DECKS UNDEFEATED MUELLER IN 5:05 The Raiders continued their stingy defense and ruthless offense to in­ crease their lead to 53-16 in ihe third quarter. Raider Head Coach Brian Blue Devil Wrestlers Uproot Homm rested some of his starters but very little changed, as the defense- remained stingy, controlling the boards and forcing the Cougars to make bad passes. Burke, Gillooly and Union Farmer Matmen, 48-21 Frod K L ©com ic fo r The W estfield Leader and The Tim es Pennella reeked havoc with multiple WHO ME? ... Raider sophomore guard. Maura Gillooly, No. 15. wonders why steals that resulted in scores. lly DAVID II. ( (Ik lllN I could heal him I knew that I was explained Powell. I tried lo catch there is a stoppage of play while Jenny Burke keeps guard on a Cougar. Gillooly “ It's pretty easy to load a team that's Spnlplly Wrllm I"I Tilt Wmflrltl U mlrr m l III,- T im . going lo give il 100 percent. I knew him if he did any thing wrong. I got a stored 14 points and Burke hit for 11 points. CONTINUED ON PAGE IS Every so often jolts of electricity he was really good, so I was trying lo pretty big lead up front, which made emerge from a seemingly bland wres­ lake il ojji; point al a ling.-, iujjJ make him have lo go for some big moves, tling, mutch. The 7-3 Westfield High sltfe I didn I iH il any mistakes,1’ C O N TIN U E D O N PAG E 13 School wrestling team did not par Devil Girls Win llth-Straight ocularly have all ol its malmen rev­ ving in high gear when ihey defeated 7-4 Union, 48-21. in Union on Janu­ ary 29 but two bouts, producing up­ Union County Swim Crown sets, raised some eyebrows. A mild shocker occurred at 130- lbs. and the Farmers harvested the D ie Westfield High School girls ley. Union Catholic Viking Bridget in ihe 200 and Viking Beth Dcresz benefit when Pete Jucangclo was swimming team used its talented Koza finished sixth in the event at touched fifth at 2:08.64 awarded a reversal and a two-poinl depth, overcoming a stiff challenge 2:24.83. Highlander Moira Price touched nearfall in ihe final two seconds to The Highlanders grabbed first in first in the 50-yard freestyle at 26.18 from Governor Livingston, to win its burn Blue Devil Jake Kramer. 8-5. llth-straight Union County Girls six events led by Sandy Zach who and Blue Devils Suzanna Fowler at The Farmers received the biggest Swimming Championship al Dunn touched first in the I (X)-yard freestyle 26.47, Alexa Vantosky at 26.55 and shock, however, when undefeated Center in Elizabeth on February I. with a lime of 55.01 and look top Select at 26.69 finished 3-4-5 while Chuck Mueller the 2001 Union honors in the 200-yard freestyle at HigKlander Ange Ptlug touched sixth The Blue Devil totaled 279 while the County champ at 135-lbs. - was 2:00,79. Blue DevifKirslg'nSelert at at 26.76^ Highlanders totaled 254 Scotch pinned hy Ethan Powell in 5:05. Plains-Fanwood finished third at 141 58.61 and Danielle Heffemanat 59.98 Jen Pflug won tile 100-yard hack- Powell took advantage of every mis­ finished fourth and sixth, respec­ stroke with a time of 1:09.62 fol­ and Union Catholic took fourth at take hy Mueller. In the first period, tively. in the 100-freestyle and Chris­ lowed by Blue Devils Dickson at 136. Powell scored two takedowns and tine Clark at 2:07.91 and NedaSimaika 1:09.71, Jacqueline De La Fucnle al Amanda Dickson earned the Blue clamped Mueller in a cradle to take a touched third and fourth, respectively, 1:1 L07andCallieMeseroleat 1:13.6. Devils' only first place by out-touch­ 7-1 lead. Then in the third, Powell in the 200-frcesiylc. Raider Amanda Highlander Mary Jane Pijanowski D nvld B. C orbin lo r The W estfield Loader and The Times ing Highlander Jen Ptlug 2:16.12 to added a reversal and buried Mueller 2:17.81 in the 200-individual med­ Cameron at 2:04.03 touched second CONTINUED ON PAGE 14 PKCUI.IAK PINNING COM BINATION...lilac Devil Craig Hewil, right, uses with a hull nelson. his legs to get farm er Maren lluhudillu in a peculiar hack double arm liar in the "In the beginning. I didn’t know if 112-lh. bout, lim it recorded a hill in 3:53. BAG HI. SILBER. FABIANO. LOOMIS SECURE VICTORY Raiders Capture WC Crown, Goods & Services You “Experience the Difference." W,Vki'l±i2AL* 2223EE ELM S T R E E T A. PLAIA & SON J.C. ALDAN A inc. SERVICE CENTER Fell Farmer Matmen, 56-19 urn WOOD HOOKS O Complete into Repair All Types of Fence /■oreif’n A Domestic By DAVID B. CORBIN before quickly recovering and record­ didn’t work so I won’t do that again,” Expertly Installed Juan C. Aldana Spei tally Written far The We afield Leader and The Times ing the fall. said Silber. "I have been working • Emission Repair Facility "Year Round" NJ Stale Inspection Gearing up for the upcoming Union really hard in practice, running, lift- T lin e-u p s & B a tteries “I was kind of sloppy. I thought I New & Repairs County (UC) Tournament this week­ would try something today. But it C O N T IN U E D O N P A G E 14 908-301-0602 A/C Service end, the Scotch Plains-Fanwood High e mail: aldanajcrrraol.com • T ires U B ra k es • Road Service School wrestling team felled the 7-5 Free Estimates l ax: 008-301-060.1 0 13 8 Elm St • Westfield Farmers of Union. 56-19, in Scotch Your Connexion to i (908) 654-5222 Westfield, N ew Jersey Plains on January 31 to capture the 908-232^1937 Walchung Conference Crown. The Sporting Lifestyle 14-2 Raiders won lOofthe 14 weight classes, seven by fall, two by majority Store Hours: cm an m m sD decision and one by forfeit. M o n d a y 10-7 Leading 20-19. the Raiders rattled T u e sd a y 10-7 “FOR J K ’S PAINTING & off six-straight pins - from 152-lbs. to W e d n e sd a y 10-7 OV PERFECTION” RALPH WALLCOVERING heavyweight - to overwhelm the T h u r s d a y 1 0 -8 Home Improvements, Inc. Farmers. The Raiders' "Fab Four” - im INSTALLATION F rid ay 10-7 No Jnh ifrn Sm all CHECCHIO, Charlie Bachi (160-lbs .). Andrew • Kitchens • Baths • Ceramic Tile BLACK TOP Silber< 171 -lbs.). Marc Fabiano ( 189- B/jon S a tu r d a y 9-5 l»A\ ING ❖ Residential • Corian & Laminated Counter Tops lbs. ) and Matt Loomis i heavyweight) • General Maintenance & Repairs Driveways ❖ Commercial - won impressively and served no­ • Full Handyman Service Parking Lots FREE tice ihai they were detinue contend­ Concrete or ES TiMA TES Cali Joe Klingebiel Winter Clearance Ph: 908 391 2040 [Masonry Work ers for UC titles in their respective- (908) 322-1956 weight classes. Pg: 908 889 3509 908 • 889 • 4422 _ FULLY INSURED FREE ESTIMATES H'.rht scored a single lee trip Free Estimates • Insures! ■ tk-iF-wa and wanted Isaac Lowe Early Spring Sale! into oblivion in 1:22 using a very tight waist to an arm bar and a stack EZ32EH h jf nelson. A-l Tree Service, L.L.C. 2 “I have been working that in the 40% OFF 25% OFF 908-233-13 4 1 (Office) room with Sitbci and ail the other 'PAVING ppper weights. We all have been | ALL APPAREL or FOOTWEAR ANY BASEBALL • DRIVEWAYS • PARKING LOTS “ Every Tree Is Worth 5aving"mg" wofking really hard in the room and In Stock’ • SEAL COATING • RAILROAD TIES or LACROSSE • DRAINAGE PROBLEMS Removals. Pruning Topping. Stump (trindingrinding I I think it shows out on the mat." said including ADIDAS Bachi. Items In Stock! • BELGIUM BLOCK CURBING Landscape Design Silber punished Mike Badillo be­ excluding VARSITY JACKETS * STUMP GRINDING TPlanting Mulching. Paver Walks Sod and Seed fore putting him to rest tn 2:55 with “Serving the are* for over 50 years." 10% Senior Ciliten Dist ount - t iL . 24 hr emergency Service an under half nelson and a chin hook Family Owned * Operated CLARK VILLAGE • 1049 Raritan Rd. • Clark Putty Ineured • FREE E e t i m e t e * Silber scored a takedow n and a single Michael Ridge Chris Lore (n e x t to Clark Bagal) Owner grapevine head smother nearfall but 908-753-7281 Owner Call n o t fo r W inter R ates! temporarily put himself in trouble 732-381-5652______Page 12______Thursday, February (>, 2003______CTlu’ Jlilratfu-lt) H lr;itirr and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains - Fanwood A W atchung C ommunications, Inc. Publication ------— — — - \ MASKET'S 652 SERIES GIVES HIM NO. 1 WC AVERAGE Raiders Conquer Cougar Cagers ; Blue Devil Keglers Capture . C O N T IN U E D F R O U P A G E 11 - . good," explained Burke. "We all Co­ operate and get along. This year I have been concentrating on defense, Watchung Conference Title because last year niy shot was off. sj> I needed to pick it up with something else. Lately. I have been trying to By DAVID B. CORBIN win the conference with seven and Reid was second at 659. After drive more to the basket, be ntijiie Specially Written fur file WrUfirlil l/eader ami The hun t losses." Masket’s 652. Rothstein finished at aggressive on offense and I believe;! Buttling against the odds after a The Blue Devils’ hopes seemed 637. Roystofi had a 624. Villa had a am improving on that. One of urv, resounding defeat to Linden in Game shattered after Linden rolled an 1.107 604 and Stotter had a 524. main goals has always been to dish it 1, the Westfield High School bowl­ in Game I to set a WC record while the “That gave us the division and the off to Hillary, because w hen she gets ing team demonstrated its competi­ Blue Devils rolled 903. Tigers Mike conference. I can’t say enough about it. she scores." tive character, winning the next two Ryba rolled a 234, Sean Reid rolled how good Linden was. but then I Penneila. who has been consistent! games to gain a 4-3 team-point ad­ 205 and Anthony Amato crashed the can t say enough about how much with her defensive and aggressive; vantage which was enough to claim pins with a near perfect 299. Westfield did,’* said Tirone. ‘They prowess said. “We came out strong,* the overall Watchung Conference “ He got robbed," exclaim ed delivered a punch in the first game aggressive and didn’t back down. We (W C) Championship at Hy-Way B< >wl Tirone. “His roll was every bit as and we came back. It was very satis- had a lot o f steals on both ends and in Union on January 28. Blue Devil good as the others." lying!" F red K. Lecom te fo r The W estfield Le a d e r an d The Times forced numerous turnovers. We came, Willy Masket came on strong in the Scott Villa had the high game for The Union County Tournament DEFENSE IS MY THING ...Raider sophomore point guard Jenny Burke's out man-to-man and were all foyer last two games and rolled a 652 scries Westfield at 199. finals will be held today at Jersey aggressive defensive play reeked havoc on the court that resulted in multiple steals them, determined to stop them from to finish with the No. I average in the Game 2 went to Westfield, 1,023- Lanes in Linden. and turnovers. dribbling by us. Defense is our thing. . WC this season. 976. Masket came through with a Using their bench in the fourth The Blue Devils seemed to enjoy 215. Andrew Royston had a 204 and quarter, not much changed as the making things exciting since they Matt Rothstein. who had been bat­ AZYDZIK HITS FOR 28 POINTS. KOWAL SCORES 11 Raiders drudged the Cougars. 18-7. grabbed all of the marbles last year to tling the flu. rolled a 257. Freeman added several blocked shots win the WC overall title but not until "lie was going to stay home but he and three free throws. Loni Kaye hit the final frame of the final game in a got a pep talk from his father. He was for four. Kit Kat Dill. Ashley McCoy, 7-0 conquest of Elizabeth. The Blue tough as nails. W'ithout him and his Oratory Prep Hoopsters Sink Christene DeLuca and Lauren Devils needed to win all seven since leadership, we could not have won," Benovengo all scored two. they trailed Union in point rating bv Tirone expressed. "Our bench came in and did a very one prior to the match. Tigers Reid and Kevin Hardy rolled nice job. That's what we need." said Ironically, it was the Union Farm­ respective games of 239 and 213 in UC Viking Boys, 67-65, in OT Homm. "We need to give some of our ers whom the Blue Devils needed to Game 2. starters a break sometimes, so our overcome this year. In the first game The ball was rolling in Westfield's bench needs to come on and get the of the season, the Farmers were favor in Game 3 and the Blue Devils By DAVID B. CORBIN I.udgate who bucketed a layup 10 with 11 points and six rebounds, net­ job done and they did. Defensively, awarded a 7-0 victory due to an ille­ shattered the pins with an I.II9 - 5/let tails Written for The Wr tlfielil I sailer unit The linn seconds later that spelled doom for ted eight points in the first half. we shut them down early and that was gal substitution by Westfield. After breaking the new meet record set by Close, down-to-the-wirc games the Vikings. "We tried to run a lot of screens and the key to this game. We just came out that seven-point drawback and be­ Linden in Game I. Linden rolled a seemed to have highlighted the Union “We have played a lot of close ball picks for him to get open because he of the gate, played tough defense, fore the showdown w ith Linden, the I,0 l9 to w in total pins, 3,102-3,045. Catholic High School hoys basket­ games this year. I think we lost four was really shooting the ball well to­ shut them dow n, scored and the game Blue Devils went 47-2 by defeating All live Blue Devils rolled 200+ ball team’s season. Prior to their, 67- games by under three points,” pointed day" explained Reagan of Azydzik was over early. every WC opponent. 7-0. with the games wilh Masket leading the pack 65, overtime loss to Oratory Prep in (iut Viking I lead Coach Jim Reagan, Jr. “We expect big things from Joey. He Homm added. "We have a shot for exception of a 5-2 win over Eliza­ with a 248 followed by Royston at Scotch Plains on January 30, the Vi­ Azydzik. who also had eight re­ is our senior leader. He has been work­ a conference championship on Feb­ beth. 236. Villa at 230. Rothstein at 206 kings have dropped three close thrill­ bounds. netted 20 of his points in the ing really hard in practice on the up- ruary 4. If we beat Shabazz, we win it. "We needed lour points or better to and Brian Stotter at 201. Ryba rolled ers but did benefit once with a. 42-41. first half-eight in the first quarter and and-under move.” that's the bottom line. They beat us. win the Watchung Conference out­ 233 for the Tigers while Reid and Pat overtime victory over then 9-2 Gov­ 12 in the second, including two 3- The Rams, however, were having we re co-champs, so it’s a nice situa­ right," said Blue Devil Head Coach Gargano each rolled 215. ernor Livingston on January 24. pointers as the Vikings strutted to success outside in the first half, hit­ tion. It’s going to be tough, because Mike Tirone. Normally, you can’t Amato had the high series at 669 As he had been doing all season, the locker room with a 36-25 lead. ting five of their eight 3-pointers. they are going to be gunning for us senior Joey Azydzik led the 4 8 Vi­ With the help of Mike Seamon (six Slackman, who finished with 19 after we blew them out of our place.. PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE kings against Oratory Prep, pumping assists and two points) and Greg points, had three 3-pointers and Blake We just have to he ready for them. But TOWN OF WESTFIELD in a game-high 28 points, it was, Crudup (five assists and 10 points), Weber, who finished with 14 points, I tell you w e’re going to be tough to however. Ram John Slackman who Azydzik also had success with short NOTICE OF PENDING REFUNDING BOND ORDINANCE sank four 3-pointers. beat. We are, if we keep playing the nailed a 3-pointer with 28 seconds jumpers and up-and-under layups. “We practiced pretty hard on that way we’re playing. We can’t relax and PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the following refunding bond ordinance was remaining in overtime and Chris duly Introduced and p.3ssed upon first reading at a regular meeting of the Town Council Teammate Pete Kowal, who finished and djd a lot of closeout work, mak­ just think we can walk on the floor of the Town of Westfield, New Jersey, held on February 4, 2003 Further notice is hereby ing sure we contested every 3-point and beat teams. We'll take one game given that said refunding bond ordinance will be considered for final passage and shot and to limit Weber’s touches,” at the time. Now. we have a real big adoption, after public hearing thereon, at a regular meeting of said Town Council to be one coming up. We’ll see what we're hold in the Municipal Building. 425 East Broad Street, Westfield, New Jersey on February said Reagan. In the second half, "we 25, 2003 at 8:00 o'clock p m , and during the week prior to and up to and including the guarded him defensively and did a made of going down there.” date of such meeting, copies of said refunding bond ordinance will be made available nice job.” Columbia (5-7) 4 6 12 7 29 at the Town Clerk's office In the Municipal Building to the members of the general public The Vikings’ defense adjusted to Sc. Pl.-Fanwood 23 14 16 18 71 who shall request the same the Rams’ outside shooting in the SPECIAL ORDINANCE 2067 second half while the Rams adjusted REFUNDING BOND ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF WESTFIELD. IN THE to contain Azydzik. Both defenses COUNTY OF UNION. NEW JERSEY PROVIDING FOR THE REFUNDING OF High School Boys CERTAIN UNFUNDED PENSION LIABILITIESOFTHE TOWN, APPROPRIAT­ had some success achieving their ING $1,100,000 THEREFOR AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF initial goals but Slackman. Ludgatc Basketball Results: $1.100,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION LOCAL UNIT REFUNDING BONDS OF and Mike Maolucci (10 points) were THE TOWN FOR FINANCING THE COSTTHEREOF. having considerable success inside JANUARY 28 WHEREAS, in accordance with one or more of P L 1991, c 229, P L 1991, c.230. and the Rams butted away at the P L.1993. c 138, P L 1993, c 181, P L 1993, c 99, and P L 1999, c 59 (as amended by Elizabeth 62, Newark East Side 61 P L 2002, c 126), the Town ot Wostlield (the "Local Unit"), In the County o! Union (the Viking^ lead to extend the game to Larry Leveret hit a layup and a free "County"), New Jersey adopted an early retirement incentive program (collectively, jfie overtime. throw in overtime for Elizabeth,. "ERI Programs") for eligible employees covered by, as applicable, the Public Employee The Rams succeeded In keeping East Side (12-3) 19 16 10 9 7 61 Retirement System, Police and Firemen Retirement System or other applicable retirement Azydzik in check but Darhel Mays system (collectively, the "Pension System") and as a result created an unfunded liability Elizabeth (10-4) 16 11 15 12 8 62 (three assists and 10 points) hit all six within the applicable Pension System that would otherwise have been retired by annual FEBRUARY 1 payments made by the Local Unit to the applicable Pension System through the year set o f the Vikings’ points in overtime. forth In Exhibit A to the hereinafter defined Loan Agreement (the "Gross Unfunded ERI Down by two with seven seconds U nion 68, Bavonne 54 Liability"), remaining, the Vikings were under Alain Eugene and Tyrone Hairsiqti WHEREAS, P L 2002, c. 42, enacted into law by the State of New Jersey (the "State") the board, rebounded three-straight each bucketed 11 points for the 94i on July 12, 2002 (the "ERI Refunding Law"), permits local government units, including Farmers. the Local Unit, that participated In the ERI Programs to sell refunding bonds in accordance shots and were ready to sh(H>t another with the Local Bond Law, constituting Chapter 169 of the Pamphlet Laws of 1960 of but lime ran out. Bayonne 8 19 16 11 54 the State, as amended and supplemented (the "Local Bond Law"), to retire the present Union 15 11 21 21 68 David B Corbin for The W estfield Leader and The Times "We had a lot of youth on the floor value of the Gross Unfunded ERI Liability, BEIN( J11KA V11. Y I)K,KKNI)KI).. .Several C )ratorv Prep defenders surround Viking WHEREAS, the present value (the "Unfunded ERI Liability") of the Local Unit's Gross and we were looking for somebody to Hillsborough 52, Westfield 59 Unfunded ERI Liability has been established by the New Jersey Division of Pensions Joey A/vd/.ik, No. 20. A/vd/.ik scored 28 |M>int.s in the overtime loss to the Kanis. step up. Mays had a great overtime. The Blue Devils’ shooting turned and Benefits, We are looking for an effort like that to ice in the fourth quarter while WHEREAS, simultaneously with the execution and delivery of this Loan Agreement PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE from him all of the time," said Reagan. Hillsborough caught fire. Jan! and pursuant to the ERI Refunding Law, the Local Unit Is issuing its general obligation local unit refunding bond (the "Local Unit Refunding Bond") to raise sufficient funds for TOWN OF WESTFIELD “A bounce of the basketball one way Cocozziello scored IS points M. Public Notice Is hereby given that an ordinance of which the following is a copy was the Local Unit to retire the Local Unit's Gross Unfunded ERI Liability through o one time, or the other and we are right there. We Westfield. « o up front payment (the "Unfunded ERI Liability Payment") In the amount ot the Unfunded Introduced, read and passed on first reading by the Council of the Town of Westfield have definitely improved since the ERI Liability; © at e meeting held February 4, 2003. and that the said Council will further consider the H illsborough 7 10 9 26 52 beginning of the season.” Westfield 8 11 13 7 39 WHEREAS, the Union County Improvement Authority (the "Authority"), duly created same for final passage on the 18th day of February 2003, at 8 00 p m . or as soon by an ordinance of the Board of Chosen Freeholders (the “Board of Freeholders") of thereafter as said matter can be reached, in the Council Chambers. Municipal Building. Oratory Prep 13 12 19 15 8 67 425 East Broad Street, Westfield, New Jersey, at which time and place any person who Columbia 55, Scotch Plains- the County of Union. New Jersey (the "County"), as public body corporate and politic Union Catholic 14 22 12 11 6 65 Fanwood 4# of the State of New Jersey (the "State") pursuant to and In accordance with the county may be interested therein will be given an opportunity to be heard concerning said improvement authorities law. constituting Chapter 183 of the Pamphlet Laws of 1960 ordinance PUBLIC NOTICE Lance Thomas scored 16 points of the State, as amended and supplemented from time to time (the "Act"), was Bernard A Heeney and pulled eight rebounds for the empowered by the ERI Refunding Law to finance loans to local government units, Town Clerk SHERIFF S SALE raiders. Including the loan (the "Loan") to the Local Unit, for the purpose of, among other things, SPECIAL ORDINANCE NO 2068 SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, refinancing the Local Unit's Unfunded ERI Liability, which loan will be evidenced by a A SPECIAL ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF TOWN PROPERTY CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY Columbia 10 14 12 19 55 loan agreement by and between the Authority and the Local Unit (the "Loan Agree INFORMALLY KNOWN AS 117 GREENE PLACE IN THE TOWN OF DOCKET NO F 9849 02 Sc. Pl.-Fanwood 14 13 7 14 48 ment"), and WESTFIELD TO SHARON COULTER. ALTEGRACREDITCOMPANY. PLAIN­ WHEREAS, pursuant to the Improvement Authorities Act. other applicable law. and TIFF vs MARK A YOUNG. ETAL DEFEN­ PUBLIC NOTICE a bond resolution of the Authority (the "Authority Bond Resolution") to be adopted In WHEREAS, the Town of Westfield is the owner of certain vacant undeveloped real DANT accordance with the provisions of N.J S A. 40:37A-60 of the Improvement Authorities property formally known as block 4801. lot 20 on the Westfield Tax Map, and informally CIVIL ACTION. WRITOF EXECUTION. SHERIFF'S SALE Act and all other applicable law, the Authority will issue its bonds (the "Authority known as 117 Greene Place. Westfield and DATED NOVEMBER 19.2002 FOR SALE SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY. Bonds'), to finance, among other things, the Loan, which Authority Bonds will be WHEREAS, this real property consists of one lot measuring approximately 3,075 OF MORTGAGED PREMISES CHANCERY DIVISION. UNION COUNTY secured, among other things, by the Local Unit's payment of the principal of, redemption square feet, with the lot width measuring 25 feet and the lot length measuring 123 76 By virtue of the above stated writ of DOCKET NO F-12866-02 feet, and premium, if any. and interest on the Local Unit Refunding Bond, all pursuant to the Loan execution to me directed I shall expose for INTERPRISE FINANCIAL. INC.. A NEW Agreement WHEREAS, Sharon Coulter, the owner of real property that is contiguous to this Town sale by public vendue, at the Union County JERSEY CORPORATION. PLAINTIFF vs owned real property, has petitioned the Town seeking to purchase said Town-owned NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF Administration Building, 1st Floor. 10 Eliza­ RALPH JONES AND STATE OF NEW JER WESTFIELD. IN THE COUNTY OF UNION, NEW JERSEY (not less than two thirds of all property, and bethtown Plaza, Elizabeth. New Jersey SEY DEFENDANT members thereof affirmatively concurring) AS FOLLOWS WHEREAS, the Tax Assessor ot the Town of Westfield has determined that the fair on WEDNESDAY T HE 19TH DAY OF FEB­ CIVIL ACTION WRIT OF EXECUTION. Section 1 The Town of Westfield, in the County of Union, New Jersey is hereby market value of this property is in the range of between $24,600 and $30,750 based RUARY A D . 2003 at two o'clock in the DATED NOVEM8 ER 12,2002 FOR SALE authorized to refund all of the Local Unit's Unfunded ERI Liability upon an estimated value of $8 to $ 10 per square foot as non-buildaWe land and afternoon of said day All successful OF MORTGAGED PREMISES WHEREAS. N.J S A 40A 12-13(b)(5) authonzes the sale of municipally-owned land bidders must have 20% of their bid avail­ Section 2 In order to finance the retirement of the Local Unit's ERI Liability described By virtue of the above-stated wnt of to the owner of the real property contiguous to the real property being sold; provided able in cash or certified check at the execution to me directed I shall expose for in Section 1 hereof, and to pay all related costs associated therewith, an that the property being sold is less than the minimum size required for development under conclusion of the sales amount not exceeding $ 1 .100.000 is hereby appropriated therefore, and sale by public vendue at the Union County the municipal zoning ordinance and is without any capital improvement thereon, and The judgment amount is ONE HUNDRED Administration Building. 1st Floor 10 Eliza­ the Local Unit Refunding Bond is hereby authorized to be Issued by the WHEREAS. N J S A 40A 12- 13(b)(5) also provides that when there is more than one TWO THOUSAND SEVEN-HUNDRED & Local Unit to the Authority (for assignment to the Authority's trustee under bethtown Plaza. Elizabeth. New Jersey owner with property contiguous to the property to be sold, that property shall be sold 29-100 ($102.700 29) on WEDNE SDAY THE 19TH DAY OF FEB the Authority Bond Resolution) as security for the Authority Bonds that to the highest bidder from among all such bidders and Property to be sold is located m the City will finance the Loan to the Local Unit, the proceeds of which shall be RUARY A D 2003 at two o'clock m the WHEREAS, N.J.S A 4uA 12- 13(D)(5) also provides that the municipally-owned of Elizabeth. County of Union and afternoon of said day All successful applied to retire the Local Unit's ERI Liability, which Local Unit Refunding property shall not be sold for less than the fair market value of said real property, and State of New Jersey Bond is hereby further authorized to be issued in the aggregate pnncipal bidders must have 20% of their bid avail­ WHEREAS, on October 9, 2001. the Building and Town Property Committee of the Premises commonly known as 427 able in cash or certified check at the amount not to exceed $1,100.000, all pursuant to the Local Bond Law and Westfield Town Council considered Ms Coulter's request and recommended that the Catherine Street. Elizabeth. New Jer­ other applicable law conclusion of the sales Town offer to sell this municipally-owned lot to Ms Coulter for not less than the amount sey 07201 The judgment amount is FORTY SIX S ection 3 The Local Unit desires to provide for the retirement of the Local Unit's ERI recommended by the Town's Tax Assessor, subject to the lot being offered for sale BEING KNOWN as LOT 397. BLOCK 8. THOUSAND SIX-HUNDRED EIGHTY Liability in order to provide for substantial savings as a result of lower to the other contiguous property owner and subject to the inclusion of a deed on the official Tax Map of the City of SEVEN & 33 100 ($46 68? 33 ) ffwmctfOh agamst any Ti/Ture subdivision of the new lot so created by the purchase interest rates available in the bond market. Elizabeth The property to be sold is located in the of this municipally-owned lot and by the merger of this lot with the purchaser s Dimensions 25 feet by 100 feet by 25 S ection 4 An aggregate amount not exceeding $50,000 for items of expense listed contiguous lot. arjd CITY o f El IZABETH County of Union and feet by 100 feet State of New Jersey in and permitted under N.J S A 40A 2-51 (b) has been included in the WHEREAS pursuant to N J S A 40A 12-13(b)(5) the subject lot was offered to both Nearest Cross Street Bond Street aggregate principal amount of the Local Unit Refunding Bond authonzed ft is commonly known as 842 REBECCA contiguous landowners Sharon Coulter residing at 115 Greene Race and Beatrice The Sheriff hereby reserves the herein Further provisions as to the terms of the sale, security, disposition Taylor residing at 123 Greene Place, and PLACE. ELIZABETH. NEW JERSEY of the proceeds and other terms of the Local Unit Refunding Bond shall, right to adjourn this sale without It is known and desiqnated as Block 7, WHEREAS. Sharon Coulter was the only contiguous landownei to offer to purchase further notice by publication Lot 1042 as permitted in accordance with the Local Bond Law. be set forth in a the subject lot having offered the Town $27,675 and Subject to any unpaid taxes, mu­ resolution of the Local Unit to be adopted prior to the issuance of the Local The dimensions are approximately ir­ NOW, THEREFORE. BE IT ORDAINED by the Town Council of the Town of Westfield nicipal liens or other charges, and regular Unit Refunding Bond as follows any such taxes, charges, liens, in­ Nearest cross street Situate on the S e ction 5 The purpose of this financing is to reduce the annual recurring expenses 1 That the Town Council does hereby approve the sale of the real property formally surance premiums or other ad­ Known as block 4801 lot 20 on the Westtieki Tax Map, and informally known as southerly line of Rebecca Place 250 00 of the Local Unit heretofore represented by the Unfunded ERI Liability. The vances made by plaintiff prior to this feet from easterly ime of Smith Street 117 Greene Race to Sharon Coulter, an owner of real property oonttguOu* tu tfie lull faith and credit of tne Local unit are nereOy pledged to the punctual saie. Aii interested parties are to Pnor lten(s» SUBJECT TO UNPAID subject, muntcipaNy-owned real property, for $27,675 payment of the pnncipal of and the interest on the Local Unit Refunding conduct and rely upon their own TAXES AND OTHER MUNICIPAL LIENS Bond authonzed by this refunding bond ordinance The local Unit 2 The Mayor »s hereby authorized by the Town Council of the Town of Westfield to independent investigation to ascer­ THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE AS OF 11/20 Retundinq Bond shall he direct unlimited obligations of the I ooat Umt and execute e Orwitmrf r4 Sale fnr rtifmr**** n# «*atnn eyt/himr* h tm n tain whether or not any outstandmo OP POO DOOPFOTV T *v r c the Local Unit shall be obligated to levy ad valorem taxes upon ail the Coulter interest remem of record and/or have laxStfte r#8f property Within The Jurisdiction of the Local Unit for fhe p n o m y o w r 7WI being fore closed PAY 0PF IS IN THE AGGREGATE SUMC payment of the pnncipal of and interest on the Local Unit Refunding Bond 3 The Mayor and Clerk of the Town of Westfield are hereby authonzed to execute and. if so the current amount due S8 852 91 and deliver a deed transferring said real property to Sharon Coutter in exchange without limitation as to rate or amount th e re o n . There is due approximately the sum for a payment of not less than $27,675 There is due approximately the sum of S ection 6 A certified copy of this refunding bond ordinance as adopted on first FIFTY THOUSAND EIGHT 0 26/Jl ONE HUNDRED NINE THOUSAND TVftA> reading should be filed with the Director of the Division of Local 4 The Town Attorney is hereby authonzed and directed to prepare such deed and ($50.008 261 together with lawful «nU HUNDRED FIFTY & 47/100 ($109 250 471 Government Services in the Department ot Community Affairs of the Slate the requisite contract and transfer such deed to Sharon Coulter ,n exchange fot consideration of $27,675 together with lawful interest and costs There w a fuN legal description on We prior to final adoption hereof together with the statement required by There is a full legal description on We m N.J S A 40A 2 55 the Union County Sheriffs Office 5 The deed shall provide that the property so transferred shall be merged into and the Union County Sheriff s Office The Sheriff reserves the right to adjoui S ection 7 To the extent that any previous ordinance or resolution is inconsistent become a part of the property already owned by Sharon Coulter, and known as The Sheriff reserves me right to ad)oum this sale herewith or contradictory hereto, said ordinance or resolution is hereby 115 Greene Place, and shall not be developed separately The deed shat) also this sale contain a prohibition against any subdivision of the lot so created by the merger RALPHFROEHUC repealed or amended to the extent necessary to make it consistent RALPH FROEHLlCH SHERF herewith 6 In the event that any section, part, or provision of this ordinance shall be declared STERN IAVWTMAL FRANKENBERG FEGERMAN AND PHELAN P C S ection 0 This refuodmg bond ordinance shall take effect twenty (20) days after to be unenforceable or invalid by any court, such holding shaft not affect the NORGAARO & KAPNICK U. validity of this ordinance as a whole, or any part hereof other than the part so Suite 210 Sun* 300 the first publication thereof after final adoption, as provided by the Local 51 Haddonheid Road Bond Law provided that the consent of the Local Finance Board has been held to be unenforceable or invalid 293 Eaanncxmr Partway Chany H * New Jersey 08002 Livaigatan New Jaraey 07039-1711 endorsedupon a certified copy of this refunding bond orcknance as finally 7 This ordinance shall take effect immediately following publication and m the CH-757100 (WL) adopted CM-757081 - (W it manner provided by taw 4 T - 1/23 1 30 2 8 4 T - 123. 130 28 1 T - 2/9/03 The Leader______Fee $183 60 1 T - 2/1V03 The leader______^ee $ vt? 60 gT I-trt______Fee $226 *6 & Z 1303 I , A W atchung C ommunications, Inc. Pubucation U, lir lUrstfirlh Hcithcr and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains - Fanwood Thursday, February’ ti, 2003 Page 13 FALK NETS TWO, GETS ONE Tiger leers Rally, Cool Blue Devil Boys, 7-3

B> RACHEL SKOI.NICk we made a couple big mistakes and Sfiecuilh Vi rtttrn fur The Westfield I n u k r mul Fit Times Princeton was able to come back and The Westfield High School boys score a shorthanded goal.” recalled ice hockey team tell to Princeton senior Captain and center Brian Luck. High School, 7-3. at Warinanco Rink “It went downhill from that point on" in Roselle on Thursday. January 30. Falk then managed to score again Although the Blue Dc\ ils scored the on P rinceton. assisted by first two goals, the Tigers roared back Regenstreich. The Tigers responded with a strong second period to con­ quickly and came back to overcome trol the game. the Blue Devils with four more goals. The Blue Devils dominated the Out of the four goals. Diamond scored

Fred K Lecomte for The W estfield Leader and The Times majority of the first period, rippling three and assisted on the fourth. WAGING BATTLE...Blue Devil Jan Coeoz/iello. No. 30. and Raider Mike the Tigers* goal twice. Left wing "We just couldn't stop one kid." Walker. No. 11. mix it up while T\shon Blackmon. No. 21. awaits the outcome. Brent Davis netted the first goal and said Head Coach Dennis Doherty. "I Scotch Plains topped W estfield. 58-5(*. in Westfield on Januan 30. the second goal was scored by sopho­ warned the team before the game D avid B C o rb in lor The Westfield Leadet and The Times more senior center Dave balk. Fresh­ that Diamond was really good. I'm GETTING A TWO-POINT Til.T...Blue Devil Chris Johnson, top, nets a two- man left wing Sal Esposito assisted not sure if we were totally prepared point tilt on Farmer Mike llomere in the boot. Ilomere scored five earl) on Davis' goal and junior right wing for how good he really is" points and held olT Johnson. 6-4. Raider Boys Beat the Clock, Alex Regenstreich assisted Falk. The Princeton Tigers scored twice The Blue Devils felt confident that more in the third period. Finite fin­ they could continue their lead ished. saving 10 shots on goal in the Top Blue Devil Cagers, 58-56 through the end of the game. I n for­ game. Blue Devil Wrestlers Uproot

CONTINUED FROM PAGE I I tunately for them, slightly before The Blue Devils dropped to 4 10- the end of the period, Princeton cen­ I. In order to make the stale tourna­ Blackmon doing most of the damage, w orked w ell as a team. They focused ter Jason Diamond scored a short- ment. they will need to win the next Union Farmer Matnien, 48-21 netling six points apiece while center on getting the hall to one man and our handed goal on sophomore goalie six games since the minimum quali­ CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 Bobby Wilt scored two. coach realized that early. He kept us Mike Finite with two of Tigers in the fications are to have a .500 won/loss Fuller hit two-straight jumpers in in a zone and they really couldn’t penalty box. percentage. And I knew they were coming. I was takedowns and a two point nearfall the second quarter. Thomas sank four work with it." "We were skating well and we con­ Princeton 14 2 7 ready for them.'' on I 19 lb. Marco Bnhadilln before points, guard Scott Moynihan hit The Raiders surged with an. 18-11. trolled the play in the first period, but Westfield 2 1 0 3 "I wish we would have started (the pinning him with a \ cry unique sis le three and guard Lakiem Lockery run in the third. Fuller and Lockery match) at 135." said Blue Devil Head of back double arm bars, using his bucketed two points. Forward fix' connected from downtown and com­ Coach Glen Kurz. "Mueller has been legs to settle him in 1:21. The Farmers Korfmachcr and Cocozziello banged bined for 12 points while Walker Raiders Get 2nd, Devils 6th around. I le's been the top dog around won v ia fall at 125 lbs in two field goals then Korfmachcr struck the rim for six. All five Blue here for a while. But Ethan always After Powell's victory gave and Wilt were fouled and made good Devils scored in the quarter. does the right thing. I le's been work Westfield a 33-21 lead, teammate loin on their free throws. Blackmon and Thomas swished from downtown In UC Boys Indoor Track mg hard, lie deserves a w in like that. DelDuca clinched the victory and guard Eric Hayes added tw o. Fuller to begin the fourth quarter and to give It's no fluke.'' upped his record to 14-2 with a 14-5. sank the final shot of the half to make the Raiders a double-digit lead but The defending champion Scotch the one-mile ran with a time of 4:44.8 Blue Devil ( ill Arhitsman. who had majority decision over 140-lb. Jose the score 31-30. Raiders. foul trouble set them hack on their Plains-Fanwood High School hoys followed by Raiders Walter Bitter at been competing at 171-lbs. all sea­ Ni/ario. LeeTomassoal 145 lbs .used "Fullerearly in the season was run­ heels and the Blue Devils took aim. placed second w ith a 4 1 total behind 4:48.1 and Zuck McGuire .it 4:51.6. son. slimmed down to 160-lb. and a tight waist and a hall nelson to ning and shooting at w ill." Dougherty striking for nine points off the stripe. the Elizabeth Minutemen who to­ Hie I lighlanders also took fourth in the took care of business in the first bout render Dan Moss inert in 1:49. Dan pointed out. "He now takes less shots, With 0:3d remaining, Cocozziello taled 4b in the Union County Boys 4x440-yards with a time of 3:52.4 fol­ of the evening by pinning Jacob MacDonald at 152 lbs , buzzed all but takes only the shots he can make. swished a two-pointer, knotting the Indoor Track and Field Champion­ lowed by Westfield at 3:52.5. Loisou in 28 seconds using a half over farm er Tom Abeam, recorded nelson and a body press. The Farmers He's a good shooter and has really score at 56-56. Unfortunately for the ships at Dunn Center in Elizabeth on TOP 7 TEAMS: live takedowns and lour ncarlalls to come along." Blue Devils, a full-court man-to-man January 29. Westfield finished sixth 1. Elizabeth (E) 46. 2. Scotch Plains- tied the match, 6-6, winning by deci­ reap a 19-4. technical fall in 5:37. Fuller cheerfully explained. "We press resulted in a foul with 0:04 with 22 points and Governor Fanwood (SPF) 41, 3. Plainfield (P) 35, sion at 17 1 lbs. and 189-lbs. I thought my team was a little bit were hyped and lired up coming out Livingston placed seventh at 20. 4. Cranford (C) 31, 5. Union (U) 27, 6. At 2I5 lbs.. Blue Devil Steve flat. We have been flat for about a remaining. Brown stepped up and Westfield (W) 22. 7. Governor because they beat us at our house, convened both shots. Senior Chris Feighner was the only Livingston (GL) 20 Cruickshank caught Adeb Rashced week. We got to start picking things w hich should not have happened. We “This is a rivalry and we came out Raider to claim a first place when he with a lateral throw to record a fall in up before the counties," said Knr/. TOP INDIVIDUALS: wanted this game really, really bad. and showed we are the better team." heaved the metal orb a personal in­ 60-Yard Dash - Dave Anderson (P) 4:41 but the Farmers tied the team WEIGHT SEQUENCE: We banged in some early shots and said Brown. "Intensity and aggres­ door best 52’9.5’’in the shot put Team­ 6.4 score with a fall at heavyweight. 160: — Arbitsman (W) p. Loizou, :28 siveness made the difference. We mate Shawn Doyle placed fourth in 440-Yard Run - Rich Stewart (P) Undefeated 103 llv Rob Mench 171: Mike Badillo (U)d. Joe McCabe, play ed the whole game as a team and the event w ith a shove of 4b’2". Brian 53.2 mangled Farmer Ryan Lockwood in 8-2 Highlander Boys Top 880-Yard Run - Lynes (W) 2:09.2 31 seconds, scoring a fireman’s 189: — Mike Hom ere d. Chrl9 il helps us believe that we got better Kopinski at 10:34.6 and Rocco Aloe One-Mile - Carmody (GL) 4:44.8 Johnson, 6-4 than what our record shows." at 10:55.9 finished second and sixth, Two-Mile - Eddie Clinton (Cl 10:12.8 takedown before clamping him w ith 215: — Cruickshank (W) p. Raslieed, 4:41 Central Hoopsters A jubilant Lockery added, "Every­ respectively, in the two-mile run. 60-Yard Hurdles - Shareef Hardin a cradle. Hwt: — Miguel Foster (U) p. Zach Blue Devil senior Dan Lyncs took (Linden) 7.7 Blue Devil Sam Kramer’s bout with Bullock, :55 ;The Governor Livingston High body has been telling us to give it up High Jump C hris Haley (U) 6 4" 103: — Mench (W) p. Lockwood, :31 School boys basketball team upped and Irxik toward next season, but top honors in the 880-yard run with a Shot Put - Feighner (SPF) 52'9.5" Tom Duffy at 112-lbs. was more dil 112: — S. Kramer (W) d. Duffy, 8-4 its record io 10-3 with a 73-38 w in nobody on this team is paying atten­ time of 2:09.2. GL Highlander Mike One-Mile Relay - E (Keith Taylor, ficull than the preceding bouts. I hil ly 119: — Hewit (W) p. Bobadllla, 3:53 oVet Newark Central on January 3 1 in tion. We played aggressive man-to- Carmody crossed third at 2 :13.1 and Jose Gonzalez. Antolno Blount, initiated the scoring with a takedown 125: Brian Guimalda (U) p. Steve Blue Devil Greg Whitney finished Charles Simmons) 3:46.7 but Kramer escaped. Ux>k Duffy down Markowski, 1:21 Berkeley Heights. Doug Caruso. John man until we got into foul trouble, 130: — Jacangolo (U) d. J. Kramer, 8-5 Tully, Jon Hollowed and Jon Moss but we remained focused as a team fifth at 2:13.4. Blue Devil senior Adam and added a three point nearfall In 135: Powell (W) p. Mueller, 5:05 each bucketed 10 points to lead the and persevered. This win meant a lot Wendel cleared 6’2" to place second See it all on the Web! take a 6-1 lead. Kramer added a 140: — DelDuca (W) md. Nnzario, 14-5 Highlanders, to us." in the high jump and Raider Sean takedown in the third period and 145: Tomasso (W) p. Moss, 1:49 Duffy added a reversal 152: —■ MacDonald (W) tf. Ahern, 19-4, 16 15 18 9 58 Smith cleared 5’8" to lake fourth. www.goleader.com Newark Central 7 14 5 12 38 Sc. PI.-Fanwood Blue Devil CraigUcwil scored two 5:37 Gov. Livingston 24 12 22 15 73 Westfield 14 16 11 15 56 Highlander Canmxly crossed first in Coldiwel l Ban]ker m o v e s™ * (Coldwell Banket ' , Since 1906, America's Pretttier Real Estate Company

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CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 ing, doing everything I can, staying I decided to end the match.” after practice as much as possible. My The Fanners took a 9-0 lead with a coaches have been working with me. fall at 103-lbs. and a 6-0 decision by I just have been working very hard Tom Duffy at 112-lbs. but 119-lb. because I want stuff this year." Ronnie Ferrara got the Raiders on the Against Mike Homere, Fabiano board with a fall in 2:59 over Marco performed a beautiful forward step Bobadilla. Steve Mineo received a front trip takedown followed by a forfeit at 125-lbs. to give the Raiders three-point nearfall. Homere escaped a 12-9 lead. but Fabiano added another single leg Derek Francavilla scored four takedown and proceeded to pin takedowns, an escape and two three- Homere in I :.34. point nearfalls to win by 15-1. major­ "Everyday after practice, (assistant ity decision over Pete Jacangelo in D avid B. C o rb in fo r The Westfield Leader and The times coach Ken) Hernandez and I have the 130-lb. bout. Farmer ace matman WORKING THE PIPE W RENCH...Raider Eric Connolly, top, sets up a pipe been working on thal stuff too. Lifl- Chuck Mueller narrowed the Raid­ wrench tilt on Farmer Jose Nazario in his 140-lh. bout. Connolly won a 9-0, ers* lead to 16-15 with a “double majority decision. ^ c,, D a vid B C o rb in fo r The W estfield Leader and The Times ing him up. doubling, working on my TRYING TO MAKE l I* MIS MIND...Raider heavyweight Matt Loomis, lop, feet, I have been getting better and trouble" fall over 135-lb. Anthony considers whether he wants to pin Farmer Remee Barber now or later. better every week." explained Ferrante in 4:31. /A- ...... ' ...... Fabiano. At 140-lbs., Raider Erie Connolly After Raider Eugene scored two takedowns, an escape, a Blue Devil Boys Capture 46th Klyushniehenko decked Abed penalty point and a three-point Devil Girls Win llth-Straight Rashecd in 1: 15 with a lateral throw nearfall to win via 9-0, majority deci­ in the 215-lh. bout, Loomis practiced sion over Jose Nazario. The Farmers Union County Swim Crown three takedowns before silencing again narrowed the score to 20-19 CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 Union County Swim Crown Remee Barber in 0:45 using a head with a majority decision at 145-lbs. K smother and an arm bar. before Yoav Nudell got the Raiders' at the 1968 Olympics. To break a touched fourth at 2:10.14. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 ...... ** "I needed to work some stuff before six-pin run started by flattening Tom record set by those guys, it means our Gurdus touched second in the 100- touched sixth at 1: 160S. 5:16.29 followed by Highlander counties. 1 had a good shot. It was Ahearn in 3:02 with a reverse grip guys are walking with the 'sw im ­ breaststroke with a time of 1:05.19 Highlanders Ange PI lug. Kate Hansen at 5:22.53. Raider Cameron working for me,” said Loomis. "1 had head throw in the 152-lb. bout. ming* gods." behind Matt Peterson of Summit who Hansen, Jen Pllug and Zaeh touched at 5:31.87 and Blue Devils De La the head lock on him. I was going to “There is definitely going to he Coppa won his third UC 200 touched at 1:05.12. Daurio touched first in the 400-yard freestyle relay l uente at 5:33.86 and Clark at let him up and wrestle some more but some surprises." said Bachi, referring freestyle title with a time of 1:49.29 third at 1:05.33 and Raider Peter with a time of 3:49.46 followed by 5:42.88. Vikings Ko/.a atid Deresz to the upcoming county tournament. ahead of Cranford s James Sheerin Bassman touched fifth at 1:06.11. Westfield at 3:51.62. Union Catholic touched 1-2 in the 100-back stroke “Our goal is to take the counties. That who touched in 1:49.33. Heinen Gurdus also placed second in the finished fourth at 3:57.S and Scotch with respective times of 1:04.22 and High School Girls is what we are looking for!" touched third at 1:5 L19 — a personal 100-butterfly at 57:48 behind K \k Plains-Fanwood came in fifth at 1:05.73. GL’s Hansen took fourth at WEIGHTSEQUENCE: beast - followed by Blue Devil Josh Williams of Plainfield who toudhfcd 4:04.08.1 lansen. Jen Pllug. Zaeh and 1:05.83 followed by Blue Devil Basketball Results: 103: — Ryan Lockwood (U) p. Matt Schoenfeld at 1:54.61 and Governor at 56.0. Michael Hector of Union Price touched first in the 200-yard Becky Fallon at 1:16.12 and Raider Fleissner, 3:21 Livingston Highlander Paul Ebert at Catholic touched third at 57.82 fol­ 112: — Tom Duffy (U) d. Sal Cerchio, 6-0 medley relay at 1:57.22 followed by I aikin at 1:16.14. JANUARY 28: 1:56.52. Coppa won his second UC lowed by Raiders Jon Sheffield at Roselle Catholic 54, l inion Catholic 119: — Ferrara (S) p. Bobadilla, 2:59 Westfield at 1:57.84. Scotch Plains Westfield placed second in the 200- 125: — Steve Mineo (S) won forfeit I (K)-freestyle title w ith a time of 49 .1 I 58.03 and Mike Sheffield at 58.17. Pan wood touched fourth at 2:03.22 freestyle relay with a time of 1:46.28, 44 130: — Francavilla (S) md. Jacangelo, 15-1 followed by Heinen at 50.11 - a per­ Schoenfeld touched second in the and Union Catholic finished f ifth at the Raiders placed fourth at 1:47.82 Caitlin Mahoney sank 2 1 for the 8- 135: — Mueller (U) p. Ferrante, 4:31 sonal best. Ebert finished fourth at 500-freestyle at 5:12.54 behihd 2:04.89. and the Highlanders touched fifth at 4 Lions and Ali Farawell put up 20 140: — Connolly (S) md. Nazario, 9-0 51.39. Sheerin of Cranford who touched at points forthe 10-4 Vikings and Lauren 145: — Dan Moss (U) md. Chris Raider Morgan Larkin took first in 1:47.87. Sprague, 11-2 “Zack also won the 200 and 1(H) 5:08.24. Blue Devil Tim Kolenut Huber scored 10. the I(K)-butterfly at 1:03.53 followed TOP SEVEN TEAMS: 152: — Nudell (S) p. Ahearn, 3:02 free after doing a double workout for took 15 seconds off his best time and by Viking Jennifer Hand at 1:04.47 1. Westfield 279, 2. Governor Union Catholic 9 10 12 13 44 160: — Bachi (S) p. Lowe, 1:22 his club coach at Berkeley Aquatic placed fourth at 5:28.33 and Raider Livingston 254, 3. Scotch Plains- Roselle Catholic 12 17 14 11 54 171: — Silber (S) p. Badillo, 2:55 and Blue Devils Fowler at 1:04.81 189: — Fabiano (S) p. Homere, 1:34 Club. He pulled both races out late, Deryck Middleton touched sixth at Fanwood 141,4. Union Catholic 136, 5. too. It's just amazing how he can and Vantosky at 1:04.96. Viking I land Summit 117, 6. Oak Knoll 100, 7. New JANUARY 30: 215: — K lyu sh n ie h e n ko (S) p. 5:42.81. Westfield took second ii1 the touched first in the 500-freestyle at Providence 83 Cranford 48, Westfield 19 Rasheed, 1:15 swim so fast while training so hard,” 200-medley relay at l :45.93 follow ed Rebecca Flanagan led the Cougers Hwt: — Loomis (S) p. Barber, :45 expressed Johnson. hy Scotch Plains-Fanwood at 1:48.75. Viking Boys Thump with 12 points. Laura Sinnenberg had Bartholomew won the 50-freestyle Governor Livingston touched sixth Indian Boys Rattle five points and Cari Rock had four for Raider Cagers Ice at 22.45 and teammate Sean Baran in the event at 1:51.43. Bear Cagers, 54-23 Westfield. touched fifth at 24.07 followed by "It was a nice mid-season effort. GL Cagers, 57-37 Cranford 12 13 12 11 48 Blue Devil Girls Raider David Hauptman at 24.15. The guys were psyched up." sjjid The Union Catholic High School Westfield 5 0 6 8 19 Baran, Bartholomew, Dan Chabanov Johnson. "I could tell because ihc> boys basketball team made sure there The red-hot Rahway High School The No. 5, 16-0 Scotch Plains- Ridge 50, Governor Livingston 44 and Schoenfeld touched first in the did the 'Field... West... Field... \\eM were noclose games this time by thump­ hoys haskclhall leam boosted its Fanwood High School girls basket­ 400-freestyle relay at 3:31.47. Gov­ cheer instead of the more eatm Margie Goodspeed pumped in 18 ing the Bears of Brcarlcy, 54-23, in record to I I-.) with a. 57-37, thump­ ball team continued its steamroller ernor Livingston touched fourth at points for the Highlanders and ‘Westfield’ to start the meet." Scotch Plains on January 31. Joey ing of 10 3 Governor Livingston in ways by icing Westfield. 55-16. in 3:42.67 and Scotch Plains-Fanwood Meagan Butler scored 13. The Blue Devils will be preparing A/ydzik put in 13 points and Pete Rahway on January 30. Craig West Scotch Plains on January 2X. Center touched fifth at 3:44.19. for the state tournament that starts on Kowal bucketed 10 for the 5-9 Vikings. led the Indians with 13 points and Gov. Livingston 8 7 18 11 44 Hillary Klimowiezrolled in 17 points Shen took top honors in the 100- February 19. “We w ill turn our focus Ridge (11-2) 14 15 8 13 50 The Vikings quickly jumped out to Doug Caruso led the I hghlandcrswith and MauraGillooly fired iu 1.1 for the backstroke with a time of 55.55 and to winning the North Jersey Sectional a 29-15 lead at the hall and held the 12poinls. FEBRUARY 1: Raiders. Lisa Venezia led the Blue teammates John Chiesa at 58.71 and championship, which means un­ Bears to less than double figures in The Indians were never in trouble Union Catholic 39, Oak Knoll 33 Devils with eight points. Chabanov at 59.32 finished third and beaten Vernon. That should be q re­ each quarter. Don Volkert scored nine and extended their lead in every quar­ Lauren Huber put in 14 points for Klimowicz. laid in 11 of her points fifth, respectively. Raider Ryan ally hot meet," said Johnson. points, Darhel Mays sank seven points, ter. Highlander Mike Moss stink It) the 11-4 Vikings and Katie in the first half to help the Raiders Hauptman touched fourth in the event Greg Crudup hit for six and Mike TOP TEAMS: points, Bryan Beal netted six points Cummings scored 17 for the 10-5 command a 39-K lead. Raider senior at 59.15. Chiesa touched first in the 1. Westfield 337. 2. Scotch Plains- Searnon had four for the Vikings and John Tully scored three. Royals. Jen Russell also scored eight points. 200-individual medley with a time of Fanwood 168. 3. Plainfield 160, 4. Sum­ m it 150, 5. O ratory Prep 117. 6. Brearley (9-6) 6 9 5 3 23 Gov. Livingston 10 8 11 8 37 Oak Knoll 10 2 12 9 33 Westfield 4 4 4 4 16 2:05.06. Chabanov touched third at Cranford 88, 7. 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jUnion County High School FSPY Girls B Team Places Varsity Wrestling Results: Second in ‘Y’ Tri Meet JANUARY 29: 152: - Eric Serrano (GL) d. Scott Diaz, 7-1 The Fanwood-Scotch Plains ond. Kim Mail). Cheryl Monteiro, Roselle l'ark 46. Raimav 18 160: — Alex Nowak (J) md. Matt YMCA girls B team took second KEY BOUTS: Julia Weigel and Katie Gartner also Sharkey, 12-1 place in a meet against the had strong sw inis. In butterfly. (811) 119: — Troy MacDermant (RP) md. 215: — Shawn Coughlin (GL) p. Nick Ryne Ludington, 12-2 Jahn, 2:23 Metuchen/Edison and Red Bank Cavalierc was first with a time of — Nick Zangari (RP) d. Carlos Ys on January 25 25.09 while Hannah Grcaney took hjicasio, 3-1 In the Individual Medley. 9 -10s 140: — Bob Dent (RP) p. Marlon Zuniga, FEBRUARYl: fourth. (9-10) Kirsten Carbone fin­ 9*1 New Providence 70, Manville 12 Ellen Tomljanovic and Taylor ished fourth. (II 12s) Disch and •545: — Alexis Nicasio (Ra) d. Joe KEY BOUTS: Guiffre took second and fourth place, Pacheco touched one-two. Haggan Capone, 9-4 112: — Ross Baldwin (NP) p. Nick respectively. ( I 1 -12s) Melissa and Kleisch also swam w ell. (13-18) 152: — JiiJim Garrison (RP) p. Ian Savard, Williams. :42 Desnoyers finished third and Lind­ Casey Griffin took third. £37 189: — Shane Mallory (NP) md. Joe say Hauptman and Kim Kleisch 160: — Ben Binko (RP) p. Sean Horton, Zuza, 13-2 In the m edics relays. (8Us) S23 sw am well. Christina Colon (13-18) I imicrty. Gicanes, ( asaliere and North Plainfield 52, A. 1.. Johnson 22 finished third in the 200 IM and W hittaker took second w hile (9-10s) KEY BOUTS: Lott, 3:01 Carol Monteiro also sw am well. Tomljanovic. Guiffre. Anissa 103: — Darrion Caldwell (Ra) p. Kevin 160: — Dave Miller (NP) d. A. Nowak. 3-2 Blatt, 2:00 171: — Ryan Strasko (NP) d. Chris In freestyle. EmmaCavalieret8U) Tweddel and J. Ross took third. (II 112: — Ed McCray (Ra) d. Joe Winter. 14-7 SKCONI1 AT RAHWAY TOURNAMENT...The St. Helen's ( YO fourth grade and 9-10 Taylor Guiffre touched 12s) Desnoyers, Hauptman. Pacheco Blackford, ride out OT 189:— Nick Jahn (J) p. Luis Raymondi. 1:07 hoys basketball team placed second in the Kuhuny Christmas Tournament held third. (I I-12s) Julie Disch and and Disch and Peach. Gianni, at St. Mary's in Railway. Pictured, left to right, are: front row: \ndrcw Kirna, Bianca Pacheco delivered a one-tw o Haggan and Mans took second and Bound Brook 48. Brearlev 30 Steven Korn. Matthew Hart/cll. Ronnie Munkittrick. Ryan Heine ami I ran KEY BOUTS: punch and Allison Haggan also fourth.respective!);(13-18s)lias ley 140: — Andrew Flannigan (BB) tf. Joe GL's DiDario Wins Gingrich; second row. T.l Noonan, Sean Sihurn, Dominie Molinari. Shane scored points. (1112s) Elizabeth Middleton, Colon, l iriffin and (Tirol Rodriguez, 17-2, 2:43 Skibitsky and Brandon Molson; third row: Coaches Mark Hart/cll. Brian Noonan Peach and Cheryl Monteiro posted and Oliver Kirna. Monteiro also finished fourth. 152: — Ryan McMenamin (B) p. Chris strong times. Dobrzanskim, 1:09 800M at NJ Track 189: — Dan Zika (B) p. Jay Makowski, In breaststroke, (8Us) Caroline St. Helen’s Extends 1:30 Governor Livingston High School Coxson, Jones to be Honored Ross and Melissa Whittaker put in lHwt: — Mike Rothery (B) p. Rich senior Megs DiDario won her sec­ valiant efforts. (9-10) Tomljanovic Perry, 1:30 ond-straight 800-meter title, finish­ finished first w ith a time of 47.56. Hoops Wins to 23 A. L. Johnson 45, G overnor ing in 2:20.04. at the NJSIAA Group At Annual Hot Stove Dinner (11-12) Peach and Amanda Gianni The St. Helen’s 7/8 grade girls bas­ Livingston 33 2 Indoor Track and f ield Champion­ sw am well. (13 18) Christina Colon ketball team upped their record to 23- KEY BOUTS: ships at Jadw in Gym in Princeton on Outstanding student athletes from Knights of Rutgers. touched first with a time of 1.23.78. 3 with a. 55-13. ss ’in over‘Holy Family 112: — Jeff Lim (J) tf. Mark February 2. The Highlanders placed throughout Union Count) will he Rieeitelli, a softball player for the In backstroke. (8U) Elizabeth of Carteret and a victory over St. Vanderveer, 16-1, 6:00 third in Group 2 w ith 16 points thanks honored at the 67th Annual Hot Stove Panthers, will he honored lor her im­ 130: — Craig DeStefano (GL) p. Dave l innerty finished third. (9-10s) Julia Joseph’s of Roselle. Juaefyk, 3:23 to DiDario who also crossed third in League Dinner at L* Affaire Banquet pressive pitching and hitting perfor­ Ross and Nicole Buzzanca swam Against llols l amils. Gabriclle 135: — Tim Vanderveer (GL) p. Ian the 3.200-meters at 11:26.25. Center at I p.m. on Sunday. February mances last spring in her sophomore well (II 12) Desnoyers took see- O'Lears sank 15 points. Stephanie Bitran, 3:28 The Westfield High School girls 9 in Mountainside. The dinner will he year. Weres. who is tin a baseball Slodyczka had 10 points and eight tied lor 13th in the Group 3 meet sponsored by the Union Count) Base­ scholarship at Monmouth College, rebounds. I Tin Miller had nine points, Devil Matmen Nip with five points. Emily MacNeil fin­ ball Association, in cooperation with will he honored for his award-win­ Westfield 7th Girls Top including two 3-poinlers, and eight ished fourth in the 800-meters with the Union County Board of Chosen ning play as a shortstop and relief steals. Claire Bennett netted five a time of 2:22.98 and Blue Devils Freeholders and the Union County pitcher for the Farmers in 2002. Chatham Hoopsters points and 12 rebounds. Kathryn Cougars, 37-35 Annie Onishi. Jennell Carter. Meg Department of Parks and Recreation. IJ nion County resident, former New The Westfield girls 7th grade Ruhno, Danielle Infantino and Eliza­ The Westfield High School wres­ Driscoll and MacNeil also finished Among the student athletes to he York Yankees slugger Steve Balboni, travel basketball team upped their beth Harbaugh had four points each. tling team upped its record to 8-3 sixth in the 4x400-meters at 4:14.43. honored are; Jesse Coxson. a gradu­ will he the guest speaker. record to II I with a. 39-18, win Alii Macdonald. Allison Oberlander wijh a 37-35 victory over Cranford Scotch Plains-Fanwood RaiderChris ate of Westfield High School; Nathan Tickets to the dinner are available over Chatham. The learn jumped out and Krissy Wcndel chipped in with in, Cranford on January 31. Rob Feighner had a shove of 52’5" to Jones (Scotch Plains-Fanwood High* for $35 and may he obtained by call­ It) a 16-2 first quarter lead. Erin two each. Rose Driscoll had three Mench remained undefeated im­ placed fifth in the shot pul to gi\e School graduate); Becky Rieeitelli. a ing (908) 527-4910. Proceeds from Miller scored eight in the first quar­ assists and three steals. proving to 16-0 with a fall at 103- the Raider boys two team points in junior at Roselle Park High Sehool; the dinner help to fund the Union ter and finished with 13 points. Against St. Joseph’s, St. Helen’s lbs. and 160-lb. Gil Arbitsman se­ their group. and Marc Weres. a graduate of Union County Sumner Youth Baseball Claire Bennett had eight points used a stifling defense and a balanced cured the’victory with a fall in the The Highlander hoys tied for 13th High School. League for youngsters 8 to 15 years and 14 rebounds. Gain idle O ’Leary scoring attack led by Slodyzeka’s final bout. in Group 2 with eight points. Mike Coxson, a record-holder when she and the newer Fall Teen League. had six points while Allison with eight points and I I rebounds. WEIGHT SEQUENCE: Carmody gathered those points by was with the women’s swim team at Oberlander had four points. O’Leary bucketed sis points. Miller 171: — Steve Daubert (C) p. Joe finishing second in the 800-meters Westfield High School, will he hon­ Stephanie Slodyzcka■ had 12 re­ had eight steals while Ruhno. McCabe, 1:40 with a time of 1:58.5. just being ored for her recent successes with the See it all on the Web! bounds while Krissy Wcndel and Infantino and Breanne Defaleo each 189: — Chris Johnson (W) d. Anthony edged by David Gaines of Colts Neck team at Northeastern University. Rose Driscoll had a basket each to scored four points. Driscoll, Donofrio, 5-4 See it all in Color! go along with a great defensive ef­ 215: — Steve Carbone (C) won forfeit who crossed in 1:58.14. Jones, a former Raider football run­ Harbaugh. Wcndel and Macdonald Hwt: — Venditti (C) tf. Zack Bullock, Although not qualifying in the ning hack, will he honored for his www.soleader.coni fort. Elizabeth Harbaugh had two had two points each. Bennett grabbed 23-8, 5:02 top six in the hoys Group 3 champi­ achievements with the Scarlet blocked shots and 10 rebounds. I I rebounds and had three steals. 103: — Mench (W) p. Ridente, 1:50 onships, Blue Devil hoys Dan Lynes 112: — Sam Kramer (W) md. Steve c o L o u ie u . Chenonarek, 14-1 (800-meters) and Adam VVendel 119: — Drew Dennis (C) p. Craig Hewit, (high jump) along with the 4x400- b a n k e r □ 3:51 meter relay foursome of Lawrence “Serving the 125: — Anthony Crecca (C) won forfeit Kao. Greg Whitney. Alexis Gon/ales Discriminating B uyer a nd 130: — Jake Kram er (W) d Chris DEEGAN and Lynes have become wildcards to REVA BERGER Seller with a Commitment Taglia, 5-2 ” 135: — Ethan Powell (W) p. Brian possibly compete at the Meet of to Customer Service Jagusak, 1:24 Champions. 140: — Tom Del Duca (W) d. Pat Hogan, COLDWHLL BANKER REALTORS 5-2 3 145: — Lee Tomasso (W) p. 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New Jersey on WEDNESDAY THE 19TH DAY OF FEB­ RUARY A D . 2003 at two o clock in the afternoon of said day All successful bidders must have 20% of their bid avail­ able in cash or certified check at the conclusion ot the sales WESTFIELD w estfifi n WFSTFIFl D The judgment amount is ONE -HUNDRED TWENTY NINE THOUSAND SEVEN-HUN­ $479,000 $679,900 $489,900 DRED TWENTY EIGHT & 66/100 This PICTURE PERFECT colonial ($129,728 66) This PRISTINE colonial is situated on A GRACIOUS 20’s colonial with all the The property to be sold is located in the Town of Westfield in the County of Union. a quiet tree lined street within charm of yesteryear and the amenities offers 7 rooms with 3 bedrooms and 2 New Jersey Commonly known as 905 Harding Street. walking distance of schools, town, and of today! The 9 rooms include 4 1/2 new baths, including a master Westfield, New Jersey 07090 suite. Totally redone in 1999, the Tax Lot No 52 in Block 3601 NYC transportation. It boasts 7 bedrooms , 2 1/2 baths, and a 2000 Dimensions of Lot {Approximately) 50 kitchen has an adjoining family room teet w*oe oy 175-41 feet Jong rooms,3 spacious bedrooms,2baths, a addition family room , master suite, Nearest Cross Street Situate cn the while the finished rce room has lots of northwesterly line of Harding Street dis­ “state of the art” eat in kitchen, and a kitchen and a tiered deck and private tant 67 50 feet from the northeasterly line i o t o back yard. SVSF 1069 nlav snare WSFI071 of Sherman Street u u i . • * *3* ^ter® IS w w ? " ^ ONE-HUNDRED THIRTY NINE THOUSAND THREE-HUNDRED SIXTY FOUR A 14/100 ($139 364 14) together with lawful inter couxueu. For a personal appointment please call: est and costs There is a full legal description on file in the Union County Sheriff s Office BANKER □ The Sheriff reserves the right to adfoum Barbara Callahan this sale _ RAL PH FROEHLICH SHERIFF Direct Line: 908-301-2886 ZUCKER GOLDBERG A ACKERMAN ATTORNEYS Residential Brokerage EMail: [email protected] 1139 Spruce Drive P O B ox1024 ___ _ Mountains*de New Jersey 07092-0024 209 Central Avenue, Westfield 1 908-233-8500 m LEJ File No XRZL 51176 L3 908-233-5555 CH-757099 - (WLI 4 T - 1/23 1/30 2 « _ & Z13/03______Fee 8193 80 A W atchung C ommunications, Inc. Publication Page 16 Thursday, February 6, 2003 an.r llK’atfirlb HIpni>n- and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains - lanwood Westfield Stamp Club Show To Honor Dr. Virginia Apgar WESTFIELD-On Saturday, Feb­ sional stamp dealers will be in at­ ruary 15, thc'Weslfield Stamp Club tendance. selling all types o f stamp- will hold its annual show from 10 related materials, as well as to pro­ a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Community vide advice and appraisals for visi­ Room of the Westfield Municipal tors regarding stamps and collect­ BURQdORff ■ com Building, located at 425 East Broad ing. Street. Admission will he free. Finally, in a special youth area, 7 REALTORS- ■ This year's show will honor Dr. youngsters will be able to obtain Virginia Apgar, a world-renowned free stamps and advice about start­ authority on birth defects and de- ing a collection. Visit us at bugdorff.com to see all our homes for sale. veloperofthe "Apgar Score," which has been used since the 1950s to evaluate an infant's condition at First Baptist Church birth. Born in 1909, Dr. Apgar grew up Invites Women To in Westfield. She graduated from Westfield High School in 1925 and Join Exercise Group from Mount Holyoke College in WESTFIELD-The First Bap- 1929. Four years later, she gradu­ tist Church, located at 170 Elm ated from the Columbia University Street in Westfield, is currently College of Physicians and Sur­ offering a women’s exercise group geons. on Saturdays at 10 a.m. in Harvey In 1994. the United States Postal Fellowship Hall. Service issued a 20-cent stamp in Accompanied by videos, pri­ her honor. As part of this year's show, marily Walk the Walk by Leslie the Westfield Stamp Club will sa­ Sansone, the group participates lute her with a special display cre­ in beginning and intermediate ated by a club member of medically walk aerobics and in singing Fanwood $499,900 Scotch P iains $ 3 5 4 ,9 0 0 Fan wood $364,000 Christian praise songs. ( harming Colonial in movc-in condition offers 7 rooms and New construction Colonial with 9 rooms includes 4 Bedrooms. 2 1 Spacious. Maple Hill Farms section Bi-l cvcl home includes 8 related philatelic material. includes 1 Bedrooms. I I Baths. Rat-In Kitchen, formal Dining Baths. Master Bedroom Suite withJacuzzi, family Room with fireplace, rooms and features 4 Bedrooms, 1.1 Baths. Eat-In Kitchen There will also be a wide range of There is no charge to partici­ Room, updated main Bath, family Room, Living Room, full catheral ceilings, formal Dining Room. Living Room, Eat-In Kitchen. with new floor and dishwasher, Formal Dining Room, Living exhibits featuring stamps from pate. For more information, please finished Basement, recently painted interior, newer roof, new 2-car garage and 2 -story foyer. Room. Family Room with new carpet, newly painted interior ( AC . hardwood floors throughout and near town and and situated on a quiet street around the world. Visitors will be call (908) 233-2278 or send an, transportation. able to vote for their favorite. em ail to In addition, at least six profes- [email protected]. PUBLIC NOTICE BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT ______PUBLIC NOTICE______TOWN OF WESTFIELD 425 EAST BROAD STREET BOARD OF EDUCATION WESTFIELD, NEW JERSEY WESTFIELD, NEW JERSEY PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: NOTICE TO BIDDERS That the undersigned has made appli­ cation to the Zoning Board of Adjustment Sealed proposals will be received by the Board of Education of the Westfield for the Town of Westfield seeking Final site plan approval and related variances School District, Union County, New Jer­ for the construction of a parking lot. The sey, at the Board of Education, 302 Elm Street, Westfield, New Jersey, for the property involved in this application is following supplies, equipment or services: commonly known as 750 East Broad Street, Westfield, New Jersey (Block 3501, Lots BID FOR: B 04-01 GENERAL SUPPLIES FOR Scotch Piains $569,900 W estfield $ 4 2 9 ,0 0 0 9 and 10) (the “Property"). The Property is 2003-2004 SCHOOL YEAR Historic Colonial situated i an acre of beautiful property Gracious Center Hall Colonial with 11 rooms includes 6 Bedrooms. Splendid Victorian, circa 1870, features 7 rooms and offers 4 in the RS-12 Zone. Bedrooms, (two extra finished rooms on third floor), 1 Bath. includes0 rooms and offers 4 Bedrooms. 2.1 Baths, updated L 1 Baths. Eat-In Kitchen with separate dining area, Living Room with The application includes a request for BIDS DUE: French doors. Formal Dining Room with pocket door. Family Room Eat-In Kitchen with pantry, Formal Dining Room, Butler's Kitchen, living Room, Dining Room. 6 fireplaces, ha variances from several Town Ordinances: FEBRUARY 21, 2003 AT 12:30 PM beamed ceilings, pine floors. 1 staircases and full ha with cathedral ceiling and skylight. Library with brick fireplace and staircase. Living Room, etched glass Transoms, hardwood built-ins. Master Bedroom with Bath and Silling Room, Basement floors and molding. French and pocket doors, all situated on 1) Ordinance 11.06.E.11, maximum The bids will be received at the Admin­ Recreation Room, hardwood floors, beautiful moldings and CAC. a large lot. coverage by improvements. The Or­ istration Building, 302 Elm Street. Westfield, dinance allows a maximum of 20% New Jersey 07090. on the date and at the and the applicant proposes 70%; time indicated, and then publicly opened 2) Ordinance 17.02C.3a, parking - The and read aloud. Ordinance requires 1 parking space Bids must be in strict compliance with for each 90 square feet of gross specifications. Bids must be made on t(ie floor space or 330 parking spaces proposal forms in the manner designated. and the applicant proposes 170 park­ Proposals must be endorsed on the out­ ing spaces. side of the sealed envelope, with the 3) The applicant seeks to construct a name of the bidder, the bidder’s ad­ parking lot as an accessory to and dress and the nanfie of the supplies, equip­ expansion of a conditional use as ment, or services for which the bid is permitted pursuant to Ordinance submitted. It is understood and agreed 11.06B and Ordinance 11.06C. that proposals may be delivered before 4) The applicant also seeks any other the time or at the place specified for variances it may require to approve opening. The Board of Education assumes the proposed site plan. no responsibility for bids mailed or misdi­ A Public Hearing has been ordered for rected in delivery. February 20, 2003 at 7:30 p.m. in the The Board of Education of the Town of W estfield $ 449,900 W estfield $585,000 W estfield $ 7 8 9 ,9 0 0 Council Meeting Room of the Town Hall, Lovely Colonial home with 8 rooms includes 4 Bedrooms. 1 Spacious Bi-Level on a beautiful 115' x 200' lot offers 9 rooms and Move-in condition Colonial features 5 Bedrooms with new Westfield, in Union County, New Jersey, Bath. Eat-In Kitchen, formal Dining Room. Living Room with features 4 Bedrooms. 2 1 Baths. Eat-In Kitchen. Family Room with Master Suite. 3.5 Baths. Living Room. Dining Room. Kitchen, 425 East Broad Street, Westfield, New reserves the right to accept or reject any Fireplace, hardwood floors, screened porch, beautiful wood raised hearth fireplace, office, den and Formal Dining Room. finished Basement with Bedroom and Bath. Family Room with Jersey, at which time you may appear and and/or all bids for the whole or any part trim and moldings, newer front steps 2-car garage and near raised hearth brick fireplace and sliding glass door to patio, participate in the hearing in accordance and waive any informalities in the interest town, train and schools new windows and siding. Urge landscaped lot. Must be seen! with the Rules of the Board. This notice of the Board of Education. No bid may be is sent to you on behalf of the applicant, withdrawn for a period of sixty (60) ddys by order of the Board. after the date set for the opening thereof. Information, maps, site plans and the Bidding shall be in conformance with application are available for your inspec­ the applicable requirements of N.J.S.A. tion in the Public Works Building, 959 North 18A:18A-1 et. seq., pertaining to the “Pub­ For all your mortgage needs Call ERA Mortgage at 888-421-3813 Avenue West, Westfield, New Jersey, lic School Contracts Law". and may be reviewed Monday through Bidders are required to comply with the Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. requirements of P.L. 1975, C.127, (NJAC WESTFIELD OFFICE Lindabury, McCormick & Estabrook 17:27). 53 Cardinal Drive, P.O. Box 2369 By order of the Town of Westfield 600 North Avenue West • Westfield, NJ 07090 • (908) 233-0065 Westfield, New Jersey 07091 Board of Education, Union County, New Tel. (908) 233-6800 Jersey. Attorneys for Applicant, Temple Emanu- Robert A. Berman 16 Offices Throughout New Jersey B Board Secretary 1 T - 2/6/03, The Leader Fee: $47 43 1 T - 2/6/03, The Leader Fee: $44.88

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(oAarme^ Sitting proudly atop a rolling knoll and nestled amid lush foliage in the heart of Westfield’s picturesque “Briehrwood ”, this thoroughly charming Colonial offers a gracious interior that pleases the eve and warms the senses. Brimming with elements that define traditional colonial style, this tranquil haven possesses random width oak flooring, beautiful moldings, wainscoting, handsome built-ins, and expansive windows. A centrally located family room complements an elegant living room with fireplace and a formal dining room. Light flows through all eight rooms, and the exciting expansion possibilities add to the allure of this beautiful property filled with unparalleled beauty and elegance. Offered at $779,000. ELEGANT WESTFIELD COLONIAL This wonderful 2001 colonial welcomes you with a spacious two story foyer and gleaming hardwood doors. A For appointment call: gracious living room and formal dining room feature chair rail , crown molding, and lots of space for Carol Tener entertaining, while the “state of the art" kitchen with cherry cabinets and granite counters offers great earing NJAR Cirtle .4' Eu flU’w.’ space and an adjoining family room with a nmroic surround fireplace. The 2nd door boasts a sumptuous 2002 Gold Award Master suite with sitting room and 3 large bedrooms. A dnished rec room completes this lovely home. Call Direct: WSF6937 (908) 2 3 3 -2 2 4 3 Offered at $839,900 Westfield Office • 600 North Avenue \V„ • (9081 235-0065 Barbara M. Callahan coLouueu. (908) 301-2886 Direct B A N K G R □ □3 B U R Q d O R ff NJAR Million Dollar Club Rf.MDf.NI I At BROKIHV.F REALTORS 1 1 E R A Silver Level '98-'99 209 Central Avenue Westfield NJ 07090 International President's Elite ‘98 Bus (908) 233-5555 A Watchung C ommunications, Inc. P ubijcation CL hr fflrstftrlh TCrahrr and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains - Fanwood Thursday, February 6, 2003 Page 17 Talking Business Center For Women Outlines Planned Workshop Topics Westfield Halo Spa & Salon: SCOTCH PL AI NS— The Center agement and Controlling Fears," for Women and Families in Scotch Wednesday. February 26. and Plains has announced a series of "Speech and Language Develop­ Where Style Meets Function upcoming workshops. All take ment in Children," on Thursday, place from 7:30 to 9 p.m. at the February 27. WESTFIELD — Halo Salon & as well as cellulite treatments and center, located at 1801 East Second “Tackling the ’Case Information Spa is decorated with elegantly electro coagulation, a technique Street. They are as follows: Statement”' will be presented on hand carved columns and imported that eliminates surface capillaries "The Biggest Mistakes Women Wednesday, March 5; "Living and Italian stone pedicure bowls, com­ and skin tags. Investors Make,” Tuesday, Febru­ Dealing with Hating Disorders" will Halo Salon and Spa is located at ary 1 I; "Creating Your Own Per­ be held Tuesday, March II; "The 349 South Avenue. East in sonal Marketing Plan." Wednesday, Basies of Public Speaking,” is set WESTFIELD AREA CHAMBER DIRECTORS...Pictured are the Westfield Westfield. Il is a freestanding build­ February 12. and "Long-distance for Tuesday. March 18. and "Cre­ Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors for 200 3. In the first row from left ing with private parking. Parenting,” Thursday, February 13. ative Career Alternatives’’ will be are: Barbara Schwinn, President. Westfield Art Association; Chamber Chair­ Salon and Spa menus are avail­ Additionally. “Understanding and offered Wednesday, March 19. woman Diane Bara bus. owner of Diane B; Kathy Jean Pinchuk, Executive Director able and gift certificates can he pur­ Applying Your Leadership Style” A $10 donation is requested for of Sunrise Assisted Living Center of Westfield; Sunita M erriman, DDS; Chamber chased and designed to meet each Secretary Tracy Lynn Masino, Business Development Specialist for Fleet Bank. and "Healthy New Year’s Resolution each workshop. To register, receive a In the second row from left, are: Frank Sahaj Esq., of Younghans, Burke and clients needs. Number 1 ” will both he presented on newsletter or for more information, Sahaj; Richard Fromkin, owner of Westfield Interiors; Chamber Treasurer Paul The hours of operation are week­ Wednesday. February 19. please call the Center for Women Misiur, Vice-President of the Town Bank of Westfield; Warren Rorden of days. from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and "W riting to Change Your Life,” and Families at (908) 322-6007. Burgdorff Realtors; Chamber Vice-Chairman James Brown, owner of The Saturdays from 9 a m. to 4 p.m. For “Smart Women Finish Rich” and Windmill Restaurant; Councilwoman Susan Jacobson; Martin Schadt, owner of an appointment or for further infor­ "Children's Fears and Phobias” will Martin Richard Salon, and Fred YVasiak, Associate Director of the Westfield Y. mation on services, please call the all be held on Tuesday, February 25. See it all on the Web! Halo Salon and Spa at (908) 233- Other programs will include www.goleader.com Chamber of Commerce 6567. “Hypnotherapy — for Stress Man­ Elects Board for 2003 SALON STYLK...Column mirrors add ing Center of Westfield. Susan oldwell anker elegance tothe W estfield establishment. C B WESTFIELD— The Westfield Area Chamber of Commerce (WACC) has Jacobson will serve as Council Liai­ added over 80 new members to its son. and Georgia Aquila of billing style with function in a Experience, T rust, Reliability Service roster in the past year, bringing the Mountainside Indoor Tennis Center uniquely personal way. current membership to a total of 355 will be the Mountainside Chamber The Salon boasts a spacious area businesses. Liaison. 1600-square-foot cutting area to of­ The Board of Directors has an­ “The Chamber is a resource center fer a calm and relaxed experience nounced the addition of several new of information for both Westfield area for each customer. board members, reflecting the growth businesses and residents,” said Halo's style team consists of Vidal and diversity of its influence in both Barabas. Sassoon Academy certified cutters. the business and non-profit sectors of The WACC Board of Directors They are color trained at the Clairol the community. meets the third Wednesday of the Institute of New York. Fifth Avenue "The Westfield Area Chamber month. 5:30 p.m.. at Legg Mason. Board of Directors determines policy 140 Central Avenue. For further in­ and direction of the organization. formation. please call the WACCr They represent many different fac­ office at (908) 233-3021. tions of the business community, and their support of the Chamber is in­ Unity Yoga to Hold valuable. I enjoy working with all of Osteoporosis Workshop them and I appreciate their volunteer commitment,” said Debbie Schmidt, WESTFIELD— On Sunday, Feb­ WACC Executive Director. ruary 9, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., a Elected Officers for2003are: Cham­ workshop will be held at Unity Yoga. ber Chairwoman Diane Barabas, This workshop is based on the book owner of Diane B; Chamber Vice-Chair­ "Walk Tall— An Exercise Program man James Brown, owner ol'The Wind­ for the Prevention and Treatment of mill Restaurant; Chamber Secretary Osteoporosis” by Sara Meeks. ■ Tracy Lynn Masino, Business Devel­ Ms. Meeks has been a physical opment Specialist for Fleet Bank; therapist and a yoga teacher for over Chamber Treasurer Paul Misiur. Vice- 25 years. Cynthia Mathis, who has President of the Town Bank of studied with Sara Meeks, will present the workshop. No previous yoga ■ Westfield; Re-elected as Directors were CLASSIC CHARM...Customers en­ Warren Rorden of Burgdorff Realtors, experience is necessary. Although some people are at more joy siilon atmosphere in this beautiful W. Jubb Corbet of Legg Mason. Bar­ vet functional. bara Schwinn. President of the risk than others arc. Osteoporosis ! Westfield Art Association, Sunita can attack all ages, ethnic groups, Redken Institute and Nubest Salon SCOTCH PLAINS $665,000 Merriman DDS, Frank Sahaj. Esq. with and genders. The good news is that in Artec Color. With a highly per­ Airy and bright, this newer Colonial is located in the Berwich Chase section ol Scotch Plains. Formal Younghans, Burke & Sahaj. and Mar- Osteoporosis can usually be pie- sonalized approach to hair, the staff LR and DR, EIK open to Family Room with gas fireplace, first floor Laundry/Mudroom, 4 tin Schadt of Martin Richard Salon. vented; and. if you already have it, at Halo strives to meet the demands Bedrooms, 2 Vi Batlis, including luxurious Master Suite, 2-car attached garage. Large deck it can be treated. * Newly-elected Directors include: of all clientele. overlooking professionally landscaped yard. (WSF1093) Fred Wasiak, Associate Executive Di­ It is never too late, or too early, to The Spa is run by aesthetician rector of the Westfield Y. Paul Babik, learn simple techniques to Renee Fafard who has trained with CPA, of G. Babik & Co., Richard strengthen your back muscles and distinguished European skin care F r ank D. I s o l d i Fromkin, owner of Westfield Interi­ stretch your entire body to restore specialists and CIDESCO diplo- c o u D w e u . normal body alignment. mates. Broker / Sales Associate ors, and Kathy Jean Pinchuk, Execu­ NjAR Circle o f Excellence 1993-2002 B A N K e R U tive Director of Sunrise Assisted Liv- Weight bearing movements will Services such as body wraps, also be included in the workshop. steam treatments and underwater Gold Level 1999-2002 PUBLIC NOTICE Unity Yoga is located atFirstCon- massage are performed in an inno­ (908) 301-2038 Direct Line Residential Broki rac.e TOWN OF WESTFIELD gregational Church. Westfield. The vative hydrotherapy tub. Other spa Public Notice is hereby given that ordi- cost for this special workshop is treatments include a 75-minute spa nances as follows were passed and $20. Space is limited. For more in­ pedicure and anti-aging papaya adopted by the Town Council of the Town of Westfield at a meeting thereof held on formation, or to register please call: manicure, facials, W e s t f ie l d O f f ic e • 209 C e n t r a l A v e n u e • (908) 233-5555 February 4, 2003. Ms. Mathis at (908) 233-9697. microdermabrasion, hair removal, Bernard A. Heeney Town Clerk GENERAL ORDINANCE NO. 1811 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE CODE OF THE TOWN OF WESTFIELD, CHAPTER 16, “ PARKS AND RECREATION” BY CHANGING CERTAIN FEES Weichert FOR MEMBERSHIP IN THE MEMORIAL POOL AND BY Realtors ESTABLISHING CERTAIN NEW MEMBERSHIP CATEGORIES. SPECIAL ORDINANCE NO. 2066 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZ­ ING THE MAYOR TO PROVIDE Weichert BY REGULATION THE CLO­ SURE OF SOUTH CHESTNUT When you see our yellow sign, you know Weichert's at work. STREET WESTFIELD, NEW r JEftSEY PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40:67-16.8 WESTFIELD OFFICE CONGRATULATIONS!! 1 T - 2/6/03, The Leader Fee: $24 99 908-654-7777 PUBLIC NOTICE ~ 185 Elm Street, SHERIFF’S SALE Westfield, NJ 07090 SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, BUY FOR $1,714 DOCKET NO F-4530-02 COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS, INC., PLAINTIFF vs. CARLOS L. RIVERA, ET ALS. DEFENDANT. CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, DATED OCTOBER 30.2002 FOR SALE OF MORTGAGED PREMISES By virtue of the above-stated writ of Holly Cohen axecution to me directed I shall expose for Top Producer- Month of January sale by public vendue, at the Union County Broker /Sales Representative Administration Building, 1st Floor, lOEliza- NJAR Million Dollar Sales Club aethtown Plaza. Elizabeth, New Jersey SPARKLING SPLIT LEVEL Silver Level- 2000 Dn WEDNESDAY THE 19TH DAY OF FEB­ Fanwood- This home boasts the very best quality. craftsmansh.p Weichert Million Dollar Sales / Marketed Club and the latest ot upgrades and amenities Set on a tranquil tree Weichert President’s Club RUARY A.D., 2003 at two o'clock in the lined St Close to shops, schools, recreation, and train stal afternoon of said day. All successful S372.500 (052008584) aiddars must have 20% of their bid avail­ able in cash or certified check at the CONGRATULATIONS!! ■jonctusion of the sates The judgment amount is NiNTY THOU­ SAND EIGHT-HUNDRED SIXTY & 27/100 $90,860.27). The properly to be sold is located in the CITY of ELIZABETH NEW JERSEY 07206. County of UNION and State of New Jer­ sey Commonly known as 414 SCHILLER STREET. ELIZABETH NEW JERSEY 37206 BEAUTIFUL B! LEVEL Tax Lot No 681 In Block No 1 FABULOUS CH COLONIAL Cranford-Wonderful C o to n * LR w/woodbum#>g fpi. porch 2 br 1 Scotch Plains- 4 brs 2 fun bths LR DR eat m wt ft fm rec room, Dimension of Lot. approximately 25 feet Westfield- Traditional elegance w/convemence ft upgrades of beautiful landscaped prop w/many updates $339,900 1052008303) c o n te m p living s p a c sunny rms great rm addition stunning MBR b#m $299,000. (052006494) *ide by 126 40 feet long ste n«y;ra: deco.- ctaee to schools ft parte ft men- $8*9 900 M«2noet DOWD AVENUE ditygte at a point on the northwesterly sideline of Schiller Street distance ap­ BUY FOR $2,165 BUY' FOR S3,400 b u y ron $3,io g Irene Katz proximately 65 72 feet northeasterly from Top S*i«e- Month of January ts intersection with the northeasterly sKte Sales / Representative ine of Dowd Avenue There is due approximately the sum of MtNTY SEVEN THOUSAND SEVEN-HUN- Monf* payfrwte «« 30-yttt eonwaorw m a raa morqrjm « Mo*. D R E D FORTY EIGHT 469-100 ($97,748 69) As* about LoraOo»Tpaymarts»LoraMoriWy P»ymer«» C»tefOpions logether wfth lawful interest and costs There is a full legal description on file in he Union County Sheriffs Office The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn • Urn. 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[ruary ?• for three w eekends. Michelle H Le Poidevin to r The Westfield Lojulor and The Tunas This romantic adult story is set at a H ANGING OUT, HIBA(3HLSTYLF...Kditorst l.K...r.ditors andunci staffstun membersniemnersirom from Theme Westfieldwestjieia i.eaaerlender-anu and Theme Timeslim e s of<>j mScotch o i c i i Plains-t u u n s - ourmet Parisian restaurant in w hich Fan wood started out last weekendid \with a high-style Hihachi dinner at Arirung on Route 22 in Mountainside. Shrimp, steak, |m;e divorced couples, but at one sushi rolls, dipped insav on saucess vwere enjoy ed by all and one of the chefs, pictured ubov e. kept the crowd entertained. Pictured, time were three married couples, are left to right, with the chef are: AdveIvertising Assistant Michael Bartiromo, (. omnuinity LditorSu/ette Stalker, and Vvsignmeut mysteriously brought together unbe­ F.ditor I.auren Pass. Not pictured, are: Benjamin Corbin, Lauren Gruman, Rob Uonnelh and Michelle Le Poidevin. knownst to one another, to dine to­ gether. POPCORN After 100 minutes of arguments, Symphony recusations, and revelations, two of he couples appear to have a chance Adaptation: Will Survive ------continued most PAaere - K reconciliation. ids, such as the sometimes split First "Making his CDC debut, is Vincent With The Fittest violin part, which w as pci formal Sardille of Long Valley play ing hus- beautifully by the third chair, but the arld Albert Donay and RobCorboof ■. Sr ftipMn,PDcr*TOT)ftya»m , I ut* T Im t W.’p a a m .G .w l * W y a m s , I \n 4 o s ensemble did not click until much later m the work. ilirabeth. playing husband Andre Hv MICHAEL S. GOLDREKCEK niently remain in place. Despite the enthusiasm of Wroe. inuville. Both actors boast plentiful J popcorns So the movie's plot conflict is cre­ who was trying to lead the group to cjfcrience in local productions and Someone once said that iherc are ated when Charlie Kaufman decides oles on television and film. Andy w ater, many were reluctant to drink. two types of writers: Those who love he won't be able to move forward on jordanier of New Brunswick, who For specific example, many attacks to write, and those w ho love to have the project unless he meets and inter­ assesses 25 years in theatre, will and releases were olten ragged, de­ views Susan. It hears noting, just lo ilay husband Claude Pichon. written. Which brings to mind Charlie spite his crystal clear baton. Playing the role of Mariette Kaufman (Nicolas Cage). He's the complicate matters, that whilst turn­ t )n the other hand, solo excerpts by .evieux is Lynn Langone of Cranford, latter. ing himself inside out. trying to inter­ Concertmaster Anton Miller were ho is thrilled to be performing again Faced w ith the seemingly impos­ pret and convey what he thinks the flawless. Basses under Vincent C 'arano CDC. In her first role at CDC is sible task of adapting for the screen author is trying lo say. Charlie lias performed with their usual distinc­ Ictoria Brewer of Secaucus. as Susan Orlcan’s "The Orchid Thiel ," a incorporated Susan into his sexual tion and were strong, accurate and I rom the Archives ot Tho Wasttioli11 e/xlot and 1 ho I 'hints \(IIIP( HIIIIIOLDBI ()( K ...I1 1 1 *4%, I his W estfield INdict* O fficer took his sum vonne Fouchel. non-fiction work about a Florida plant fantasies. Maybe that’s part of the clearly audible, despite their posi lion under the balcony. to a block of ice to create 11 frozen masterpiece. This year, 0 1 1 Saturday. Lehm an 22, The Dinnerparty will take the stage poacher (Chris Cooper), his suffering reason he can't gather the courage to “lee Sculpting in Westfield” will oiler the same opportunity to residents, families, After the shaky start, and as the at 8 p in. on Fridays and Saturdays, is excruciating. So much so, in fact, simply face her head-on. teams and organizations. Sponsored by the Westfield \rcn ( hamherol ( bmmcrcc Ktbruary 7. 8. 14. 15. 21 and 22. All that it takes precedence over every ­ Yet it still seems the only way to w riting became less exposed, as fo (\\ \( (' > and the W estfield V it Association, blocks of ice w ill he placed on (low ntow u K kels arc $15. thing else. shed an inspiring light on the subject. cus and unison playing and lone sidew alks early Saturday m orning. S culpting w ill begin at 10 a.m . and end at 3 p.m. Epior further information, please call Hence, in the guise of transposing Hence, going against his prejudices improved. Mctamoiphosen began to Please bring your ow n tools. To participate, please complete forms, which include the ($ti8) 276-7611. a book to the screen. Charlie commits and belter judgment, he enlists the work. By the end ol the piece, the name, address and telephone number of the participating person or team, bonus intensity and meaning Wroe was look are available at the WAC ( office, 173 Llm Street in Westfield. the ultimate literary' indulgence. He aid of his twin brother. ing for from the outset was achieved. Of course Donald is game for any­ makes himself the unlikely hero, the For example, crescendos and dy­ central focus in Adaptation. And as a thing. The resulting discoveries and namics were well handled, attacks SPFHS Choral Students Join testament lo Kaufman’s skill at mak­ consequences lead to a rather star­ became more aggressive and releases ing this egocentric device work to tling climax. Think Coen brothers were together. elicit all sorts of universal truths, he meet David Lynch. The "S co ttish " symphony of Ranks of Regional Choruses gets away with it, and in great comic Now, take a moment here to ob­ ly Mendelssohn, almost seemed as if SUOTOIPLAINS I heUhoral Steven Carroll. Ian Walker. Aaron style. serve something. How often have you the ensemble was going to follow a Music Department of Scotch Plains Doliheratul Justin Brennan have been You see. there actually is a ( harlie heard a movie discussed with so much similar pattern. While the understated lanwood I ligli School (SITUS), un selected lor the lull SATB chorus. Kaufman. The last bit of exquisite more emphasis on the screenwriter but stately opening theme seemed Get Outta Jennifer Howell. Malina Milonnet wackiness he wowed audiences with than the director? It's sort of like lethargic, cautious and generally not dev the direction of l .auric Wellman, The House was Being John Malkovich 11999). It crediting a baseball victory to the together, the WSO quickly settled in reported the selection ol 16 students and Laura Man/iano were chosen to engendered the question, what do catcher rather than the pitcher. Even for the up-tempo 6/8 segment that for the Central Jersey Music Lduca perform with the women’s chorus. W By CAROL F. DAVIS The full chorus performed on.hum Wrmm hn the WttffltU Intdcr ami Thr Times you do for an encore? And Adapta­ when we refer to Woody Allen and his followed. tors Regional Choruses. Dynamics were an exciting ary 26 at Monroe Township High nAA hat do you get when you take tion. a wildly creative, intelligent fellow film auteurs who both write Through auditions held last l )ecem and humorous film is his more than and direct, their achievements arc strongpoint throughout the four lx*i. I mily()’( ’minor, Nisha lamhankai. School and included a solo by Emily 0te part patriotism and one part movements, particularly in the middle tonne relief.1 f .SO.. .Away Hip Go'. satisfactory answer. more often than not seen as directo­ Sonali Phalak. Jill Prelaeh. Nicholas ()’( 'onnor. The women’s chorus per But while there is, yes indeed, a rial successes. and latter First Movement, Major solo Momli, Abe I hall. Adam Corbin, Mat­ lormance look place on February 2 at take part in celebrating Wash clarinet sections ol Principal William Charlie Kaufman, at the closing cred­ But here, mulling Charlie thew Capodicasa. Tuan Nguyen. the same school. igton School's 55th annual pro­ Shadel were definitive. Timpani writ­ its we are left to ponder if there is also Kaufman's multilevel delve into the jection by attending this origi­ ing is exciting and was performed nal play, the school’s largest a Donald Kaufman, his identical tw in creative process, Darwinism (both biological and social), artistic pas flawlessly by Barry Centunni. ■ndraiser of the year. It’s entirely credited w ith co-authoring the screen­ Trumpet segments were Donald sion, romantic love and just plain Written, directed and performed play. Gosh knows he’s in the film, also Batchcldcr were his usual perfection >\ school parents, faculty and played by Cage with traditional wise guy filmmaking, it is hardly phrases pushed completely ttaff — over 150 of them. Perfor­ Corsican connotation. ironic that, unfairly or not, all the through with both finesse and vigor, mances will be held on Friday, If you already haven’t guessed it, kudos goes to the screenwriter. especially in third and fourth move­ February 7. at 8 p in. and Satur­ doppelgangcr Donald is not the suf­ Certainly it 's no accident. Of course ments. Trumpet fanfares in fourth day, February 8 , at 2 and 8 p.m. at fering artist that his brother is. Unlike it represents the unmitigated height movement were exciting which Roosevelt Intermediate School his intellectual sibling, proletarian of self-indulgence. But for now it’s served to cap much of the excitement. Auditorium, 301 Clark Street. Donald writek with ease. Plus, he’s the sort of creative high-wire act Overall, a ver*y nice performance, Westfield. Call for tickets: (9<$) hardly shy w ith the ladies. In fact, you Kaufman has seemed to perfect. Be­ but ultimately? not ,thc near-perfec 518-7725. could say the happy-go-lucky twin is cause his filmic prestidigitation is so tjoij we have come to expect f rom the * * * * * * Charlie's emotional opposite. Alter cleverly and flawlessly accom­ WSO. 0 ® It’s that time of the year again ego. anyone? plished, he is afforded Wroe’s ideas for the deep-watered when we gear up for the Garden Here’s the rub. Deciding to take up dispensation...his self-centcrcdness Metamorphosen were ultimately to State Home Show Here's where screenwriting as a lark, Donald cre­ rationalized as more signature than big for that particular combination of you can learn how to turn your ates with nary a flustered feather. sin. siring musicians on that particular house into your home with more Adding insult to injury. Charlie’s While he devilishly and stylishly evening. This does not mean that these high-end works should not he than 250 displays and exhibits to agent thinks the twin's goofily imag­ escapes from the submerged trunk he help you along the decorator's done however. CHIMING IN...M embers of the Scotch Phiins-l anwond High School Regional intentionally paints himself into in Chorus are, pictured, left to right: front row, Jennifer H o w ell, J uan Nguyen, ined sci-fi action-thriller will make WSO concerts always seem to gen­ ahd renovator's road. It will take Adaptation, it’s a bit beau geste.,.that Sonali Pliatak, Nisha Tainhankar, M att ( a pod Rasa; hack row, Jill Prefach, Abe lots of money at the box office. Mean­ erate more excitement than even the place at the Garden Ntat<‘ Con­ is, more gesture than substance. Hiatt, Ian Walker, Nicholas Mondi, Justin Brennan, and Aaron Doliber. while. Charlie sinks deeper and deeper New Jersey Symphony Orchestra con­ vention & Exhibition Center, 50 Here'sthe thing. While screenwriter Atrium Drive. Somerset, on Feb­ into his morass of doubt, self-pity and certs at the great NJPAC venue This Kaufman concerns his paragraphs al­ ruary 7. 8 and 9. Call (732) 469- loathing. But is there really a Donald is due in pari to the intense loyalty, ^ ^ Local Celebrity M cwa^| 4000 for more information. Kaufman? most exclusively with deep delibera­ dedication and love that the support­ tions, rarely is what he ultimately has , ' a * * * * Directed by wunderkind Spike ers of the orchestra have for their Jonze, who previously tuned into to say about them as profound as the ensemble and due to the intensity If a home show isn’t where you Kaufman's surrealistic wavelength lo quirkily self-conscious process that and musical genius of Wroe and the Gallery Names Marchant want to be on a Saturday night, distinguishes his work. It’s his draw­ consider catching the Harlem make Being John Malkovich such an high standards he sets for his en­ ing card. It’s why we're in the audi sembles. Globetrotters at the Meadow inventive experience. Adaptation Westfielders take their music seri­ O f W F ‘Artist of Month’ lands Sports Complex - Conti switches its focus between two sto­ ence. Therefore, while wrapped in pro­ ously. Weed out the intonation prob­ nental Airlines Arena on Febru­ ries and about three time periods WESTFIELD Gallery 23 in with breast cancer. vocative circumstances and artisti­ lems. ary 8 at I and 7 p.m. They are a When the film isn't flash-forward­ Blairstown is featuring Westfield Gallery 23. an artist co-op. is lo- cally delivered by director Jonze. most entertaining group for sports ing and back to apprise us of how resident and liber and head artist miserably Charlie K a u fm a n 's toils are what moralisms and epiphanies in­ guys, and their kind has been Catherine Marchant as February's coming, we are directed to Susan evitably convene at the climax arc around since 1927 Tickets range Artist of the Month. from $15 to $100. Get them at Orlean’s tale. A writer for The New more a matter of good form than ac­ Cecchettini CONTINUED FROM PAGE 20 l Specializing in one-of-a-kind, wwv.tickctmaster.com. If you've Yorker played with customary excel­ tual importance. the sounding of an alarm, every house never seen them, you’re in for a lence by Meryl Streep, she remindsof Still, it’s a lot of fun. Especially if hand woven and knitted clothing had to be darkened. She describes pur­ treat. Leave the v ideo cameras at another adage: A reporter merely re­ you're a filmgoer more enchanted and beaded jewelry, Marchanl's an chasing “Defense Stamps” for lOcents home. ports the story, while a journalist w ith the trip than the destination, the is the inclusion of glittery threads cacti, and ho w I an W( * >d resident s took **»*»( makes herselt the hero ol the story. entertainment that tomes with watch - and beads! to the* streets in celebration upon learn­ "I love things that sparkle," she Throw away that Aunt jemima j She is the latter mg Kaufman's evolution of ideas Traveling to Florida to cover the makes Adaptation a lather natural ing of VJ Day said. "I w arn the people wearing my Syrup, and treat yourself to the.: With similar recall, Cecchettini real thing. There will be Maple trial and explore the motives of John selection. creations to stand out.” “ Patchwork” jewelry hy Catherine Laroche, orchid expert extraordinaire, ***** writes in “Four Towns Remembered” The di splay will include a headed M anhunt Sugaring Demos taking place at* about Thursday night shopping in the Great Swamp Outdoor Educa­ Susan is originally the model ot pro­ necklace entitled "Hot Flash Col­ Adaptation rated H. is a Colum downtown Plainfield with its 13 shoe tion Center in Chatham Town­ fessional objectivity. At first blush. lar." which was featured last Octo­ cated at 23 Main Street in hia Pictures release directed hv Spike stores, the free movie passes distrib­ ship through February 22. Help Laroche, sensationally conceived by ber in the " -in-I" art exhibit at Si Blairstown. The hours are Monday Jimre and stars Meryl Streep, Nicola i uted by Westfield’s Rialto Theatre 8 make it and taste it. While you re Chris Cooper, seems like no more Peter’s Hospital ill New Brunswick. through Saturday. 10 a.m to 5 pm Cage and Chris Cooper. Running during the early 1930s. and the magi­ there, have a look around at some j I than a comical eccentric to the cos­ and Sunday, 12 to 4 p.m time: 114 minutes. cal Scotch Plains High School dance The juried show, which celebrated of the beauty that still exists. Call mopolitan scribe But you know how National Breast Cancer Month, was For more information, please call for schedules at (9731 635-6629 band. “The Moonglowers." that goes. T I ,1 1 . l i v e d i n r-ryrrmrtx frft fit H* tvrw lr tram is, tor an tier success ami • • UVtllVI /MU UUUrtll/ " *“ ' i o in as Luo Kinwmxi. WainlirM. ScttM i high-toned lifestyle. Susan bemoans lie highly acclaimed (3T fC3vt r cooTMueo rnou psoe 20 — HI or Wextfield during the time hese parts) Slew Jersey Inler- not having that one. great, motivat the viewer to answer the question of Cecchettini recount,, or just wish to ional Film Festival is in mg passion. Sure, she is an accom­ who is in charge — human or ma­ learn more about local history for gress at Rutgers University plished writer. But she is more of an chine yourself, these two interesting, infor­ m the surreal 1954 /. Andante. artisan than an artist. And as it turns CJJL*. ScLoWusic TheTomasuioGaller) is located on mative and nell-written publications Jean-Luc Godard latest. In out. tire charismatic Laroche is a sort the first floor of the Mac Kay Library will warm your heart and capture the m Tut. P rofessionai. Sc n * :.Uri I relevant today as it was seven years A slight stretch of the “Alpine" esting array of “stuff." these individuals could not compen­ if ago. The book pays tribute to almost motif for most, but as the creatively Murphy's contribution to the ex sate for the general lack of accuracy Ihr ‘ Itsvtwman* ‘XlVilfirliG lir ii m 70 years of the borough's history. savvy know, Richard Strauss did love hlhit recalls our collective history as in tone, which seemed to plague the In Ifw f wtj,MUmliii {W t ilul The author lived in the South the Alps — penning the famed tone consumers. It is a collection of en­ First and Second violin sections at ; Vui’li, fiW .mj Marline Avenue area and refers poem "Alpine Symphony” and larged paintings of souvenirs and times as well. hmmsst Jewiidtip itidittiltkl tVeUll heavily to this location in her book. Mendelssohn was fascinated with collectables of the kind often col­ Contrary tothat, however, the cello \ 'VWntfnila tint She lakes the reader on a store-by­ Scotland, and of their Highland (Al- lected on trips. section and basses performed beauti­ M ichelle H Le P oidevin for The Leader/Times pine-ish) and Island folk traditions. One of the most vivid work in the store tour walking tour of South Av­ fully and acted as a strong ground LPCLOSF AND PERSON A L...Di enue as it was during the 1940s. Of course Mozart was born in Piazza's calligraphy details som eof exhibit is presented by Chapel Hill. Salzburg, nestled in the Austrian Alps, when unison and tone frayed. N.C. artist MattC'hansky. 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