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(908) 232-4407 USPS 680020 Thursday, January 9, 2003 Published Every Thursday Since 1890 OUR 113th YEAR – ISSUE NO. 18-113 Periodical – Postage Paid at Westfield, N.J. www.goleader.com [email protected] FIFTY CENTS 37 UNION COUNTY ATTORNEYS WERE INVESTIGATED IN 2001; 10 REPRIMANDED MS BOE Pres. Kress Summoned To Supreme Court Disciplinary Bd. By LAUREN S. PASS charges, Mr. Kress states that all three process typically takes place within In 2001, 37 grievances were dock- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader parties were aware of the fact that he the district. Union County is part of eted for attorneys in Union County. Mountainside resident and Presi- represented each of them and that, “at the 12th District. The DRB, how- In the same year, 10 Union County dent of the Mountainside Board of no time was there ever a misrepresen- ever, handles all cases for the state. attorneys were disciplined by the New Education, Richard Kress, has been tation made in respect to assignment The DRB is comprised of attor- Jersey Supreme Court. called to appear before the Supreme of the mortgage.” neys as well as members of the pub- Attorney George Mandle, Jr. was Court Disciplinary Review Board Benjamin B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader When a grievance against an attor- lic and is an open process, much like suspended for gross negligence and PROUD MOMENTS…Above, Mayor Gregory McDermott is sworn in by his (DRB) this year. ney is filed, it is read by a secretary regular court proceedings. later reprimanded for lack of dili- father, former Senate President Frank McDermott, for his second term as Mayor An attorney with offices in Clark, at the Office of Attorney Ethics who Mr. Kress was previously sus- gence, while Mark Rennie was dis- while his wife Andrea and their children look on. Below, Second Ward Councilman Mr. Kress has been cited for fraud by determines if the matter should be pended from practice for a period of barred by consent for misappropriat- Rafael Betancourt, second from right, poses for a photo with his family and Judge the Office of Attorney Ethics for the docketed or not. If the matter is dock- three months in 1992 when he was a ing trust funds. John Triarsi, right, after being sworn in. 12th District. According to a repre- eted, an investigation takes place municipal prosecutor in Rahway af- John D’Allesandro was repri- sentative from that office, it was and then the investigator makes a ter the “improper dismissal of a manded for improper use of a notary, recommended to the DRB that Mr. recommendation as to whether or charge of driving while intoxicated.” Richard Thuring was disbarred by Kress be suspended. not a breach of conduct has occurred. In 1996, Mr. Kress was repri- consent for misappropriating trust The ethics committee alleges that, If a breach has occurred a formal manded by the Supreme Court for funds, and Kevin Daly was suspend “various transactions instituted a complaint is filed, and the attorney failure to disclose fees to a client. for lack of diligence and then dis- clear conflict of interest” when Mr. in question is asked to respond. According to the head of the Union barred for gross negligence. Kress represented three separate cli- Next, a hearing is held before a County Bar Association, Jay Lavroff, the Angela Delfon was admonished for ents, Luparella, Ridilla and Ridge panel of two attorneys and a member Bar Association has no role in disciplin- Funding Group, in 1997. gross negligence, Casandra Corbett of the public and the panel makes a ary actions. Mr. Kress is not a member of was admonished for negligent misap- The committee also states that Mr. recommendation to the DRB. This the Union County Bar Association. Kress “intentionally and purpose- CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 fully misrepresented to various par- ties and attorneys involved in the transactions that the Ridilla mort- gage on Luparella property had been assigned to Ridge Funding Group in an attempt to avoid payment of sums to the trustee in bankruptcy.” In his written response to the MAYOR, COUNCIL SWORN IN AT REORGANIZATION MEETING WF Mayor Resolves to Improve Parks; Raises for Admin., Chiefs Approved By LAUREN S. PASS Clerk Bernard Heeney swore Incum- mittee will be Councilman Skibitsky Specially Written for The Westfield Leader bent Fourth Ward Democrat Council- and Councilman Caruana will head On Tuesday evening, the Westfield man Lawrence Goldman into office. up the Personnel Policy Committee. Town Council held their annual Second Ward Councilman Matt Councilwoman Jacobson remains reorganizational meeting during Albano was appointed as Acting the Chairwoman of the Solid Waste which Republicans regained the Mayor and Councilman Goldman Committee, Councilman Goldman reigns of power with a 6-3 majority, was appointed as the alternate. remains the Chairman of Public Works including the reappointment of After his swearing in, Councilman and Councilman Betancourt will Mayor Gregory McDermott. Betancourt left the meeting to attend continue as Chairman of the Trans- During the pre-meeting conference a football dinner with his family. portation, Parking and Traffic Com- session, Town Administrator James Town Attorney Robert Cockren and mittee. Gildea stated that Commerce Na- Labor Attorney Frederick Danser, 3rd Mayor McDermott discussed the tional, the Risk Manager approved in were both reappointed for one-year need for parking, pedestrian safety a party line vote last month, has with- MR. AND MRS. PALATUCCI GO TO WASHINGTON...Bill and Laura Palatucci of Westfield were recent guests of terms. Christine Nugent was ap- and field improvements during his President George W. Bush and First Lady Laura Bush at the White House Christmas Party. Mr. Palatucci served as a drawn their offer. pointed to a one-year term as Munici- annual State of the Town Address. senior advisor to the President’s successful presidential campaign in 2000 and has known President Bush since working Mr. Gildea explained that this left pal Prosecutor, Mr. Ciarrocca for one He announced that eight firms have for his father in 1988 and 1992. Mr. Palatucci is a Finance Chairman of the New Jersey Republican State Committee and the town without a Risk Manager, year as Public Defender and former answered the Town’s RFQs, and they he also served on the National Finance Committee of Bush-Cheney 2000. “The President and Mrs. Bush are warm and and that he has been in touch with the Municipal Prosecutor Brenda Cuba will be interviewed this year. gracious hosts,” said Mr. Palatucci. “It’s a wonderful experience to be in the White House during the holidays and one Town’s Joint Insurance Fund (JIF) was appointed as the Municipal Court “I anticipate that there will be a that Laura and I thoroughly enjoy.” representatives to confirm that the Judge. shovel in the ground this year but it town has no loss of coverage. Third Ward Democrat Council- will not be for a parking deck – it will He added that the Request For Pro- man Kevin Walsh, Councilman be for a structure that incorporates the posals (RFP) would have to be adver- Goldman and Councilwoman varied economic and aesthetic ele- Borough Community Center tised again, and new proposals would Jacobson voted against the appoint- ments that best serve the needs of this have to be reviewed. ments for Municipal Judge and community now and in the years to Fourth Ward Democrat Council- Public Defender. come,” the mayor said. woman Susan Jacobson questioned Councilman Goldman stressed Mayor McDermott stated that the Proposed By Mayor Viglianti if the language would be changed in that his vote was not against the fields in town can be improved with the new RFP, regarding the percent- people being appointed, but was a innovative ideas and that the town By MARY RONK Turner, Officer Stinner, Officer Urban, dents. age that a firm is paid by the town. “tribute” to Michael Diamond and could be fiscally responsible about Specially Written for The Westfield Leader Detective Jackson, and Sergeant Some past accomplishments over Mr. Gildea said that the new RFP Judge William Brennan who previ- it. He also said that different fertil- The Borough of Mountainside held Giannuzzi all received sincere thanks recent years have been raising slightly will include new language. ously held the two positions. Coun- izers have been used in Town parks its annual 2003 reorganization meet- from James Debbie, Chief of Police, over $500,000 in funds for commu- The Council Chambers was stand- cilwoman Jacobson echoed his re- that were more cost effective and ing this past Thursday evening. It was as well as the mayor and council. nity projects such as improved roads, ing room only when Mayor marks. less toxic. an event with great heartfelt thanks The Mountainside Fire Department revamping the Mountainside Pool McDermott was sworn into office for Councilman Goldman also com- “There are no greater natural re- and promise for the New Year. was also recognized on Thursday and Town Center. Additionally, get- a three-year term by his father, former mended the mayor for appointing Mr. sources in our community than our Mayor Robert Viglianti began by night and received a tribute from the ting the state of N.J. to fund a mod- President of the State Senate, Frank Gildea to a three-year term. parks. And there are no human re- thanking many of the loyal borough mayor and council as well. ernized traffic light on New Provi- McDermott. Mayor McDermott announced the sources more valuable to us then our employees for years of service and Mayor Viglianti talked of great dence Road and Route 22 with no Newly-elected Republican First committee chairs for 2003 with Third children. We can do more to protect dedication to the community. He hope for the future. He stated that incremental costs to the taxpayers. Ward Councilman Sal Caruana was Ward Democrat Councilman Kevin both,” the mayor said. stressed that these individuals are Mountainside has one of the lowest The mayor and council, giving de- sworn in by John Toriello, while, Walsh chairing the Building and A resolution was also passed ap- Mountainside’s biggest assets and have tax rates in the county but also pro- tail to community improvements in Republican Third Ward Councilman Town Property Committee, Council- proving salary changes for Town gone way beyond their job descrip- vides outstanding services to its’ resi- CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 Andrew Skibitsky was sworn in by man Albano chairing the Finance Administrator Gildea, Fire Chief John tions by giving much of their own time Mark Ciarrocca. Committee, and First Ward Republi- Castellano and Police Chief Bernard to the promise of the community. Judge John Triarsi swore in incum- can Peter Echausse leading the Laws Tracy. At this meeting, Councilman Paul bent Republican Second Ward Coun- and Rules Committee. Mr. Gildea, who was appointed for Mirabelli and Councilman Keith cilman Rafael Betancourt and Town Chairing the Public Safety Com- a three-year term, will receive a salary Turner were both sworn in for their of $100,800 per year from January 1 renewed three year terms by the to June 30, and an annual rate of Honorable Judge Bart Barre, Mu- $105,840 from July 1 to December nicipal Judge. Councilman Mirabelli 31; making it an increase of over has served Mountainside for six years $20,000. and Councilman Turner for 12 years. Chief Tracy will receive an annual Two individuals specifically men- salary of $99,030, an increase of over tioned for their service were Joseph $5,000, and Chief Castellano will Carr and Robert Fairchild. Joseph receive an annual salary of $94,262 Carr is currently serving on the from January 1 to June 30 and an Mountainside Board of Health annual salary of $99,030 from July 1 (BOH), and has been on the BOH to December 31, a nearly $10,000 since 1969. A tree will be planted in increase. dedication to his length of service The next meeting of the Town and commitment. Council will be held on Tuesday, Robert Fairchild, a resident of January 14. Mountainside, donated to the bor- Before going to press on Wednes- ough a defibrilator in memory of his day, Mr. Heeney told The Westfield wife Josephine who passed away this Leader that Councilman Walsh, past August. who had announced he would be The Mountainside Police Depart- resigning from the council effec- ment awarded commendations to the tive Friday, January 24, moved his following officers for their outstand- resignation date up to yesterday. It ing courage and support in 2002. is still unknown who his replace- Corporal Capobianco, Sergeant ment will be. Weigele, Officer Osieja, Lieutenant

Benjamin B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader PAGE INDEX Mary Ronk for The Westfield Leader FIRST TIME, FIRST WARD…Republican Councilman Sal Caruana, second Regional...... 2-3 Obituary ...... 8 Real Estate .... 16-18 SWEARING IN…Councilman Paul Mirabelli (second from left) is sworn in from right, was sworn into office for his first term by John Toriello, right, while Editorial ...... 4-5 Education ...... 9 A&E ...... 19-20 during the Mountainside Re-Organizational meeting last Thursday by Judge his wife Darleen, their two daughters and Frank Arena, center, looked on. Community ... 6-7 Sports ...... 11-15 Bart Barre (left) as the councilman’s family looks on. CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK Page 10 Thursday, January 9, 2003 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Mayor Marks Calls for Statewide MS School Bd. SP Council Begins President Kress Property Tax Reform in New Year CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Preliminary Talks propriation of trust funds, Jeri Sayer By FRED ROSSI John Neilson of All Saints Episcopal also polls showing similar hostility by was admonished for gross negligence, Specially Written for The Westfield Leader Church offered the benediction. New Jersey residents to the present prop- Lewis Seagull was disbarred for mis- SCOTCH PLAINS -- Republicans Instead of laying out what has usu- erty tax system. Noting the concerns of appropriation of trust funds and Irving On Municipal Budget formally assumed unanimous control ally been a broad-based agenda for the some that a convention could result in a Tobin was reprimanded for improper of the Scotch Plains Township Council By FRED ROSSI coming year, Mayor Marks instead used system worse than presently exists, Mr. business transactions. ones that are not particular to Scotch on New Year’s Day as Mayor Martin his fourth New Year’s message to call Marks said he found it “hard to believe any Specially Written for The Westfield Leader Plains. The sluggish state and na- The list of attorneys disciplined in Marks issued a forceful call for prop- for reform of the state’s property tax system could rival our present archaic, SCOTCH PLAINS -- Saying that tional economies have affected sales erty tax reform. system. Noting that 2003 municipal regressive system of property taxation.” 2002 was not yet available. Attorney 2003 “will be the most difficult bud- tax receipts and revenue flows to Carolyn Sorge joined the governing budget discussions will soon be start- The Mayor believed new leaders were disciplinary information is available get year facing Scotch Plains” in his government. The decline in interest body as its fifth Republican, succeeding ing in earnest, the Mayor said prelimi- necessary in Trenton, those “who, quite by calling the Office of Attorney Eth- 23 years on the job, Township Man- rates has resulted in lower returns on Geri Samuel, who had been the council’s nary indications were that taxes for all frankly, are uninterested in ever getting ics at (609) 530-4008. ager Thomas Atkins said that, in order township investments. State aid to lone Democrat for the past 14 months. three levels of government—local, re-elected to anything. They will need to to avoid significant property tax in- municipalities is expected to be fro- Former Acting Governor and State Senate county and board of education—will have the political backbone,” he said, to creases, the Township Council may President Donald DiFrancesco of Scotch Follow The Leader - zen for a second consecutive year. be increasing this year. stand up to special interest groups, po- have to consider possible reductions Mr. Atkins said local revenues Plains swore Ms. Sorge into office, along “Quite frankly, it sickens me to tell litical action committees, political party www.goleader.com! in services and potentially manda- with incumbents Frank Rossi and Nancy you that,” he said. bosses and the like. He excoriated state- “present serious problems in 2003.” Malool. They join Mayor Marks and Coun- tory workforce reductions. Last year’s township budget of $17.9 The Mayor criticized state legislators backed deals for new sports stadiums and The council will begin discussion cilwoman Paulette Coronato, who was for not allowing a debate on bills calling new casino tunnels, he criticized State Su- Early Decision at Colby million, which was 1.6 percent higher named by her colleagues to serve as Deputy for placing a referendum on the state preme Court justices “hell-bent on social of this year’s municipal spending plan than the 2001 budget, was funded via Mayor for 2003. ballot asking voters if a state constitu- engineering via decisions that created Given to Gregory Engel at a closed budget session next week. a five-point increase in the municipal Several dozen attendees were at the tional convention should be convened Mount Laurel housing and Abbott school In a reversal from previous years, portion of property taxes. The $17.6 Municipal Building last Wednesday to address property tax reform. districts” and called for state government to WESTFIELD – Gregory though, Mr. Atkins said the revenue million budget in 2001 was financed afternoon, including friends and fam- “One may begin to wonder if the “initiate a process to eliminate the incred- Laurence Engel of Westfield has side of the budget will be discussed via a four-point tax increase. ily members of the Council along with politicians in Trenton even want to solve ible wastes that exist in the redundancies of been offered admission to Colby first before spending levels for vari- Mr. Atkins, in a memorandum to Assemblywoman Linda Stender, Union the problem. Perhaps they are quite con- state, county and municipal governments.” College in Waterville, Me. under ous programs and departments are the heads of township government County Freeholder Alexander tent with business as usual, where the In other business, the council reap- considered. departments, requested that they im- Mirabella and a handful of former town- heat stays on municipal officials to make pointed Douglas W. Hansen and Lawrence Colby’s early decision program. Mr. Atkins told the council that he He is scheduled to enroll in the mediately freeze new hiring, at least ship mayors, including William ends meet and provide services that Woodruff as Township Attorney and As- hopes to have a recommended spend- until the township budget is final- McClintock, Joan Papen, Robert constituents expect and demand.” sistant Township Attorney, respectively. fall, following his graduation from ing plan in their hands at the end of ized in the spring. “If there are retire- Johnston, Gabe Spera, Al Theurer and The Mayor said, however, that Judge Brian Levine was reappointed Westfield High School. the month. He warned that “some of ments or resignations from township Mauro Checchio. After Mia Rossi and “maybe, just maybe, that pathetic atti- Municipal Judge for the next three years. The son of Mr. and Mrs. the budgetary accounts will have service, there will be no replacements Amanda Malool, the young daughters tude will be outliving its usefulness,” Michael Blacker was reappointed Mu- Laurence Engel of Westfield, large, mandatory increases that can- of the two Council members, led the of personnel unless specifically ap- citing not only the November 2002 nicipal Prosecutor and Randolph Brause Gregory has been a member of not be reduced at all,” such as debt proved by the Township Council audience in pledging the flag, Rev. non-binding referendum in Scotch was reappointed Public Defender. the National Honor Society, service payments, fees to local sewer- during the budget process. Obviously, Donald Hummel of St. Bartholomew’s Plains on a constitutional convention The council’s first regular meeting age authorities, health insurance and Church offered an invocation. Father that was approved by a 4-to-1 margin but of the year will be Tuesday, January 14. as well as Treasurer of the any requests for new or additional Latin Club at Westfield High other liability costs, and contractual personnel are not even on the table” obligations. unless the Council approved, Mr. School. While he is not recommending re- He is a camp counselor for the Atkins wrote. Mr. Whitaker Reappointed Council ductions in services or the local There will also be no overtime costs Boy Scouts and was named a Na- workforce, Mr. Atkins said “it is an incurred unless it is needed for an tional Merit Commended Student. alternative that the council might emergency such as winter weather, With his acceptance, Gregory feel is essential this year as a way to sewer backups, serious traffic acci- President at Reorganization Session is one of 123 students to be limit the local property tax burden. dents, and is approved by Mr. Atkins. granted early decision to Colby. The local budget process will be The Township Manager also said By ELIZABETH CORRELL These included the selection of Land- ing operation of the skate park are difficult for a number of reasons— there would be no purchases of new Specially Written for The Westfield Leader mark Communities as the Fanwood being looked into at LaGrande Park. FANWOOD -- Fanwood’s Mayor and equipment or any “big ticket” items Downtown Developer, establishing a Mayor Jung thanked Councilman until the budget process is completed. Council held their annual Reorganiza- Fanwood Historic District, installation Brennan for his work with the Shared WESTFIELD tion Meeting on New Year’s Day at Bor- of Victorian lamps at Borough Hall and Services Coordinating Council, in con- As in past years, the council, once ough Hall. Kuran Arts Center, contract with NJ Tran- junction with Scotch Plains and the Board FIRE BLOTTER it receives Mr. Atkins’ spending rec- Mayor Louis Jung recognized several sit for a shuttle bus, purchase of a new of Education. This group contains mem- ommendations at the end of the “dignitaries” in attendance, including response vehicle by the Fanwood Res- bers from the two municipal councils FRIDAY, DECEMBER 20 • North Avenue, West – remove roof month, will review proposed expen- State Senator Richard Bagger, Congress- cue Squad, the expanded and upgraded and the Board of Education, as well as • Boulevard – structure fire. flashing hanging dangerously from ditures in February and, possibly, into man Mike Ferguson, Assemblywoman South Avenue Train Station Parking Lot, “administrators from each entity.” Mayor SATURDAY, DECEMBER 21 roof. March before formally introducing Linda Stender and Freeholder Alexander completion of ball field and drainage Jung feels that “the overall effort is off to • Highland Avenue – malfunction- • Prospect Street – malfunctioning the 2003 spending plan and holding Mirabella. improvements at Forest Road Park, and a terrific start with very tangible results in ing fire alarm. fire alarm. a public hearing sometime in the early Senator Richard Bagger performed completion of Phase Two of Carriage the areas of Public Works, Recreation spring. the Oath of Office for Councilman Stuart SUNDAY, DECEMBER 22 House Park. and Traffic Safety.” Current projects in- •New England Drive – cooking Kline, beginning his third term in office, Mayor Jung noted the town’s annual clude joint purchasing of field/park main- Budget Items on Agenda and Councilman Andrew Calamaras, events: Memorial Day in the Park, Fanny tenance equipment, a complete study of fire. WESTFIELD starting his first term. Wood Day, the Holiday Celebration and all Public Works facilities, computer •East Broad Street – overheated For Jan. 14 BOE Meeting Mayor Jung performed the Oath of Santa Claus’ visit, Easter Egg Hunt and scheduling for use of the Recreation gas heater. WESTFIELD — At the next meet- POLICE BLOTTER Office for three members of the Fanwood Halloween Parade, as well as the first department’s fields, and the Field of •Clark Street – cooking fire. ing of the Westfield Board of Educa- Fire Department, Fire Chief Richard annual Street Fair in June. Dreams project at Park Middle School. MONDAY, DECEMBER 23 tion, which will be held on Tuesday, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 28 Regenthal, First Lieutenant Mark Ettore Looking ahead to the coming year, Mayor Jung stated that the Shared • Prospect Street – steam leak. January 14, athletics, staffing and • A resident of the 1000 block of Cen- and Second Lieutenant Steve Szanto. Mayor Jung stated that the Downtown Services Coordinating Council “will con- WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 25 capital projects will be discussed as tral Avenue reported a case of theft by Council President Joel Whitaker was Revitalization project will remain the tinue to examine how resources can be • Cranford Avenue – structure fire. items in the 2003-2004 budget. deception in which someone used her credit reelected to his position in a 4-2 vote, borough’s top priority. He summarized shared and services improved while • Sedgewick Avenue – fire alarm The meeting will commence at 8 card to make unauthorized purchases in the with Councilman Michael Brennan and the history of the project, concluding maximizing use of our tax dollars.” activated unintentionally. amount of $558. p.m. at 302 Elm Street. The public is SUNDAY, DECEMBER 29 Councilwoman Katherine Mitchell vot- with the selection of Landmark Commu- Fanwood and Scotch Plains have been • Coleman Place – electrical fire. welcomed to attend. • ing no. The same two councilpeople also A tenant in the 700 block of Central nities as the developer. The next step will awarded grants from the State for their • Edgar Road – secure downed A complete agenda will be avail- Avenue reported a burglary. He said un- were the only no votes for the reappoint- be negotiation of a Developer’s Agree- shared services efforts. cable wire. able at www.westfieldnj.com. The known persons stole an office chair, ments of Borough Attorney Mark Peck ment, determining the implementation Mayor Jung gave an update on grants • Bates Way – secure downed cable agenda will also be available, as of makeup sampler case and children’s toys and Bond Attorney John Draikiwicz. of the Redevelopment Plan. Mayor Jung and other funding sources for the coming and telephone wires. from a basement. Mayor Jung began his address to the Monday, January 13, in the office of believes that “the Mayor and Council year. He thanked Assemblywoman Linda THURSDAY, DECEMBER 26 Board Secretary/Business Adminis- • A table tapestry runner was reported public with congratulations for Council- have taken a bold and aggressive step on Stender for her assistance in attaining an • South Avenue, West – water stolen from a house in the 700 block of man Kline, commending his six years behalf of Fanwood to help ensure and $80,500 Local Domestic Preparedness trator Robert Berman, which is lo- leak. cated at 302 Elm Street. Prospect Street. The value of the missing work on the council, “in particular enhance its future as a strong and viable Equipment grant from the NJ Depart- item was not known. being Chairman of the Administration community.” He added, “If we are seri- ment of Law and Public Safety, which • A resident of the 700 block of and Finance Committee as well as the ous about upgrading our downtown, will be used for mobile and portable Boulevard reported that someone threw council’s representative on the Library cleaning up areas on Second and radios, antennas and console for the Po- WESTFIELD VOLUNTEER a 40-ounce bottle of malt liquor at her Board and being part of all the recent LaGrande, and bringing in ratables to lice, Fire and Rescue departments. A car, breaking the rear taillight. improvements at the Library.” help offset tax increases, the downtown $57,000 fire fighting equipment grant RESCUE SQUAD BLOTTER TUESDAY, DECEMBER 31 Mayor Jung went on to welcome Coun- must remain our top priority.” from FEMA was received in December • A resident of the 200 block of Roger cilman Calamaras, pointing out that he Mayor Jung feels that, through Congressman Mike Ferguson’s Statistics for Weeks Ending December 21 and 28 Avenue reported that someone entered his won in his first attempt for election, and “Fanwoodians want more and better office. In addition, the Borough has Statistics for Week Ending Nov. 16, 2002 motor vehicle while it was parked in his driveway and removed a Nextel cellular reporting that he is “a long-term member retail stores as well as additional applied for five other grants from the Nature of Call: First Call: Second Call: Third Call: of the Rotary and also serves on the telephone. appropriate residential housing,” State, and “will continue to pursue all • A resident of the 100 block of Pearl YMCA Board and the Fanwood Plan- and that “a bigger and better down- possible grants and funding opportuni- Abd Injury Head/Neck Injury 10 2 Airway Obstruction 1 Street reported a burglary and theft in ning Board.” He welcomed back Coun- town brings more tax ratables and ties.” which sunglasses and $5 in change were cilman David Trumpp who has served increased home values.” The Rede- This year marks the 100th Anniver- Allergic Reaction 2 removed from her motor vehicle while it for six months, and he noted the passing velopment Plan “calls for sary of the Fanwood Memorial Library. Behavioral Disorder 2 1 was parked in her driveway. of Councilwoman Carol Wood. townhouses on LaGrande and Sec- Mayor Jung looks forward to the Centen- • Bleeding/Hemorrhage 2 1 Annmarie Roselle, 38, of Westfield Mayor Jung also thanked former Coun- ond, and additional and improved nial celebration, which is being planned was arrested and charged with driving cilman Thomas Ryan for his three years retail with above store residential on by a volunteer committee chosen by Li- Burns 1 while intoxicated at the northside service on the Council, and extended South and Martine.” brary Director Dan Weiss, the Library Cardiac Arrest 1 Westfield train station. She was subse- gratitude to Tom Plante, Jack Molenaar The second priority for 2003 will be Board, and the Friends of the Library. Cardiac Related 5 3 quently released to a responsible party. and Donna Dolce for running for Coun- the town’s two parks. The renovation and WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 1 cil in November. He believes that “every- expansion of the Forest Road Park build- Chest Injury 1 • Clarence Monroe, 27, of Plainfield one wins with the high caliber of candi- ing will include the addition of a multi- Diabetic Related (Potential) 3 was arrested on North Avenue and dates we had to choose from in this purpose room, dedicated for the use of D.O.A. 2 charged with driving while intoxicated. election.” seniors during the day from September to Community He was later released to a responsible Mayor Jung reflected on the high- Gastro-Intestinal Distress 6 1 party. June, and modification of the rest of the • lights of the last year, and discussed building for more efficient overall use. General Illness 1 An Edison man reported being the many accomplishments in the town. Realignment of the ball field and improv- Center in MS Lift Assist 4 1 1 victim of an aggravated assault following CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 what police described as a “road rage” Motor Vehicle Accident 4 2 1 incident with another motorist at South 2002, will send a document to all Other Injury 2 Avenue and Boulevard. residents of Mountainside. Respiratory Distress 8 2 According to the victim, the other driver One project under great consider- displayed a semi-automatic handgun and Sears Roebuck ation in 2003 will be a new commu- Seizure 2 1 ordered him back in his car. The suspect nity center for all residents of Spinal Injury 6 then fled west on South Avenue in his own Mountainside. The Mayor and coun- Stroke/CVA 2 vehicle, described as a newer model, red 7.45% Ford minivan. The victim was not injured. cil will look for government and pri- Substance Abuse (Potential) 4 vate funding as well as involvement No description of the suspect was avail- from local residents. Suspected Fracture 6 able. Several resolutions were also Syncope 8 2 THURSDAY, JANUARY 2 Interest Paid Semi-Annual • Jacob Bennett, 24, of Westfield and passed appointing representatives to Unconscious 1 1 Ian Bundy, 19, of Fanwood were arrested various boards in the borough, the Final Maturity 01/15/2010 TOTALS 84 18 2 and charged with disorderly conduct for appointment of officials, including allegedly fighting on Stirling Place. Bennett Callable as of 01/15/2005 Borough Attorney and approving a was held pending the setting of bail, while Bundy was released on his own recogni- temporary operating budget for 2003. Paramedics 28 (first call); 7 (second call); 0 (third call) = 35 Rated: Moody’s Baa1 Lastly, Mayor Viglianti urged all zance. Police Dept. Assisted 1 (first call) =1 • A Lincoln Road resident reported S&P A- Mountainside residents to attend Genesis Eldercare 5 (first call); 4 (second call); 1 (third call) =10 open council meetings. He com- that her supply of personal checks was Senior Citizen Complex 11 (first call); 1 (second call) =12 believed to have been stolen from her Kim Lavin mented that many times only a few Sunrise Assisted Living 0 mail and subsequently forged and cashed attend with the council and local In-Town Emergency Calls 81 (first call); 17 (second call); 2 (third call) =100 against her checking account. Registered Senior Sales Assistant Out-of-Town Mutual Aid 3 (first call); 1 (second call); 0 (third call) =4 203 Elm Street reporters. The next open meeting is • Edixon Vasquez, 24, of Elizabeth scheduled for Tuesday, January 14. TOTAL CALLS 104 was arrested and charged with lewd- Westfield, NJ 07090 ness, for allegedly having exposed him- (908) 301-8004 self to a female pedestrian while in his SAT I Prep Courses motor vehicle on South Avenue. Visit morganstanley.com/individual. PERFECT PAINTING, INC. 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By FRED ROSSI ernor and State Senate President with Assemblywoman Linda Stender, vocation. Father John Neilson of All Specially Written for The Times Donald DiFrancesco of Scotch Plains Union County Freeholder Alexander Saints Episcopal Church offered the Republicans formally assumed swore Ms. Sorge into office, along Mirabella and a handful of former benediction. unanimous control of the Scotch Plains with incumbents Frank Rossi and township mayors, including William Instead of laying out what has Township Council on New Year’s Day Nancy Malool. They join Mayor Marks McClintock, Joan Papen, Robert usually been a broad-based agenda as Mayor Martin Marks issued a force- and Councilwoman Paulette Coronato, Johnston, Gabe Spera, Al Theurer for the coming year, Mayor Marks ful call for property tax reform. who was named by her colleagues to and Mauro Checchio. After Mia Rossi instead used his fourth New Year’s Carolyn Sorge joined the govern- serve as Deputy Mayor for 2003. and Amanda Malool, the young daugh- message to call for reform of the ing body as its fifth Republican, suc- Several dozen attendees were at ters of the two council members, led the state’s property tax system. Noting ceeding Geri Samuel, who had been the Municipal Building last Wednes- audience in pledging the flag, Rever- that 2003 municipal budget discus- the council’s lone Democrat for the day afternoon, including friends and end Donald Hummel of St. sions will soon be starting in earnest, past 14 months. Former Acting Gov- family members of the council along Bartholomew’s Church offered an in- the Mayor said preliminary indica- tions were that taxes for all three Elizabeth Correll for The Times levels of government—local, county SWEARING IN...Outgoing State Senator Richard Bagger, left, performs the and board of education—will be in- swearing in ceremony in Fanwood on New Year’s Day. Senator Bagger, right, is CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 pictured above swearing in Councilman Andrew Calamaras. Mr. Whitaker Reappointed Council President at Reorganization Session

By ELIZABETH CORRELL ger, Congressman Mike Ferguson, Office for three members of the Specially Written for The Times Assemblywoman Linda Stender and Fanwood Fire Department, Fire Chief Fanwood’s Mayor and Council Freeholder Alexander Mirabella. Richard Regenthal, First Lieutenant held their annual Reorganization Senator Richard Bagger performed Mark Ettore and Second Lieutenant Meeting on New Year’s Day at Bor- the Oath of Office for Councilman Steve Szanto. ough Hall. Stuart Kline, beginning his third term Council President Joel Whitaker Mayor Louis Jung recognized sev- in office, and Councilman Andrew was reelected to his position in a 4-2 eral “dignitaries” in attendance, in- Calamaras, starting his first term. vote, with Councilman Michael cluding State Senator Richard Bag- Mayor Jung performed the Oath of Brennan and Councilwoman Katherine Mitchell voting no. The same two councilpeople also were the only no votes for the reappointments of Borough Attorney Mark Peck and SP Council Begins Bond Attorney John Draikiwicz. Mayor Jung began his address to the public with congratulations for Councilman Kline, commending his Preliminary Talks six years work on the Council, “in particular being Chairman of the Cheri Rogowsky for The Times Administration and Finance Com- FAMILY AFFAIR…Former Acting Governor Donald DiFrancisco, third from right, swore in Councilman Frank Rossi, third mittee as well as the Council’s repre- from left, at the Scotch Plains Re-organizational Meeting on New Year’s Day, while Councilman Rossi’s family looks on. On Municipal Budget sentative on the Library Board and By FRED ROSSI the month. He warned that “some of being part of all the recent improve- Specially Written for The Times the budgetary accounts will have ments at the Library.” Saying that 2003 “will be the most large, mandatory increases that can- Mayor Jung went on to welcome FW Receives Equipment Grant; difficult budget year facing Scotch not be reduced at all,” such as debt Councilman Calamaras, pointing out Plains” in his 23 years on the job, service payments, fees to local sewer- that he won in his first attempt for Township Manager Thomas Atkins said age authorities, health insurance and election, and reporting that he is “a that, in order to avoid significant prop- other liability costs, and contractual long-term member of the Rotary and Property Tax Refunds Discussed erty tax increases, the Township Coun- obligations. also serves on the YMCA Board and cil may have to consider possible re- While he is not recommending re- the Fanwood Planning Board.” He By ELIZABETH CORRELL the borough received the full grant taxpayer however handling of over- ductions in services and potentially welcomed back Councilman David Specially Written for The Times ductions in services or the local that was requested, and believes this payments that are less than that mandatory workforce reductions. workforce, Mr. Atkins said “it is an Trumpp who has served for six Fanwood has received an $80,500 will assist both departments in pro- amount is up to the discretion of the The council will begin discussion alternative that the council might months, and he noted the passing of Statewide Local Domestic Prepared- viding optimal assistance to the bor- borough. of this year’s municipal spending plan feel is essential this year as a way to Councilwoman Carol Wood. ness Equipment Grant, which will ough and its residents. Councilman Stuart Kline voiced at a closed budget session next week. limit the local property tax burden. Mayor Jung also thanked former provide mobile and portable radios Four tax resolutions were also dis- his opinion that this preset dollar In a reversal from previous years, The local budget process will be Councilman Thomas Ryan for his for the fire department and rescue cussed at Tuesday’s meeting. figure is too high. He believes that the though, Mr. Atkins said the revenue difficult for a number of reasons— three years service on the Council, squad. First, the council reviewed two reso- money should be returned to the tax- side of the budget will be discussed ones that are not particular to Scotch and extended gratitude to Tom Plante, Mayor Louis Jung announced at lutions regarding tax overpayment payer. first before spending levels for vari- Plains. The sluggish state and na- Jack Molenaar and Donna Dolce for Tuesday’s agenda meeting of the Bor- refunds. A resolution that would can- Borough Administrator Eleanor ous programs and departments are tional economies have affected sales running for Council in November. ough Council that the current radios cel property tax refunds of less than McGovern will provide council mem- considered. tax receipts and revenue flows to He believes that “everyone wins with are outdated and have caused prob- $10 is being considered again this bers with further information on how Mr. Atkins told the council that he government. The decline in interest the high caliber of candidates we had lems with cross town communication. year. The law states that any refund the refunds are processed, in order for hopes to have a recommended spend- rates has resulted in lower returns on to choose from in this election.” He feels it is “very good news” that over $10 must be refunded to the CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 ing plan in their hands at the end of township investments. State aid to Mayor Jung reflected on the high- municipalities is expected to be fro- lights of the last year, and discussed zen for a second consecutive year. many accomplishments in the town. 37 COUNTY ATTORNEYS WERE INVESTIGATED IN 2001; WHILE 10 WERE REPRIMANDED Mr. Atkins said local revenues These included the selection of Land- “present serious problems in 2003.” mark Communities as the Fanwood Last year’s township budget of $17.9 Downtown Developer, establishing a Mountainside School Board President Kress million, which was 1.6 percent higher Fanwood Historic District, installa- than the 2001 budget, was funded via tion of Victorian lamps at Borough a five-point increase in the municipal Hall and Kuran Arts Center, contract portion of property taxes. The $17.6 with NJ Transit for a shuttle bus, pur- Summoned to Supreme Court Disciplinary Bd. million budget in 2001 was financed chase of a new response vehicle by the By LAUREN S. PASS ney is filed, it is read by a secretary at Association. gence, while Mark Rennie was dis- via a four-point tax increase. Fanwood Rescue Squad, the expanded Specially Written for The Times the Office of Attorney Ethics, who In 2001, 37 grievances were dock- barred by consent for misappropriat- Mr. Atkins, in a memorandum to and upgraded South Avenue Train Sta- Mountainside resident and Presi- determines if the matter should be eted for attorneys in Union County. ing trust funds. the heads of township government tion Parking Lot, completion of ball dent of the Mountainside Board of docketed or not. If the matter is dock- In the same year, 10 county attorneys John D’Allesandro was repri- departments, requested that they im- field and drainage improvements at Education, Richard Kress, has been eted, an investigation takes place were disciplined by the New Jersey manded for improper use of a notary mediately freeze new hiring, at least Forest Road Park, and completion of called to appear before the Supreme and then the investigator makes a Supreme Court. Richard Thuring was disbarred by until the township budget is final- Phase Two of Carriage House Park. Court Disciplinary Review Board recommendation as to whether or Attorney George Mandle, Jr. was consent for misappropriating trust ized in the spring. “If there are retire- Mayor Jung noted the town’s an- (DRB) this year. not a breach of conduct has occurred. suspended for gross negligence and funds, and Kevin Daly was suspended ments or resignations from township nual events: Memorial Day in the service, there will be no replacements Park, Fanny Wood Day, the Holiday An attorney with offices in Clark, If a breach has occurred, a formal later reprimanded for lack of dili- CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 Mr. Kress has been cited for fraud by complaint is filed, and the attorney of personnel unless specifically ap- Celebration and Santa Claus’ visit, the Office of Attorney Ethics for the in question is asked to respond. proved by the Township Council Easter Egg Hunt and Halloween Pa- 12th District. According to a repre- Next, a hearing is held before a during the budget process. Obviously, rade, as well as the first annual Street sentative from that office, it was panel of two attorneys and a member any requests for new or additional Fair in June. recommended to the DRB that Mr. of the public and the panel makes a personnel are not even on the table” Looking ahead to the coming year, Kress be suspended. recommendation to the DRB. This unless the Council approved, Mr. Mayor Jung stated that the Down- The ethics committee alleges that, process typically takes place within Atkins wrote. town Revitalization project will re- “various transactions instituted a the district. Union County is part of There will also be no overtime costs main the borough’s top priority. He clear conflict of interest” when Mr. the 12th District. The DRB, how- incurred unless it is needed for an summarized the history of the project, Kress represented three separate cli- ever, handles all cases for the state. emergency such as winter weather, concluding with the selection of ents, Luparella, Ridilla and Ridge The DRB is comprised of attor- sewer backups, serious traffic acci- Landmark Communities as the de- Funding Group, in 1997. neys as well as members of the pub- dents, and is approved by Mr. Atkins. veloper. The next step will be nego- The committee also states that Mr. lic and is an open process, much like The Township Manager also said tiation of a Developer’s Agreement, Kress “intentionally and purpose- regular court proceedings. there would be no purchases of new determining the implementation of fully misrepresented to various par- Mr. Kress was previously sus- equipment or any “big ticket” items the Redevelopment Plan. Mayor Jung ties and attorneys involved in the pended from practice for a period of until the budget process is completed. believes that “the Mayor and Council transactions that the Ridilla mort- three months in 1992 when he was a As in past years, the council, once have taken a bold and aggressive step gage on Luparella property had been municipal prosecutor in Rahway, af- it receives Mr. Atkins’ spending rec- on behalf of Fanwood to help ensure assigned to Ridge Funding Group in ter the “improper dismissal of a ommendations at the end of the and enhance its future as a strong and an attempt to avoid payment of sums charge of driving while intoxicated,” month, will review proposed expen- viable community.” He added, “If we to the trustee in bankruptcy.” according to documentation. ditures in February and, possibly, into are serious about upgrading our Down- In his written response to the In 1996, Mr. Kress was repri- March before formally introducing town, cleaning up areas on Second charges, Mr. Kress states that all manded by the Supreme Court for the 2003 spending plan and holding and LaGrande, and bringing in ratables three parties were aware of the fact failure to disclose fees to a client. a public hearing sometime in the early to help offset tax increases, the Down- that he represented each of them and According to the head of the Union spring. CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 that, “at no time was there ever a Elizabeth Correll for The Times County Bar Association, Jay Lavroff, STANDING BY...Mayor Louis Jung, left, swore in Fanwood Fire Department PAGE INDEX misrepresentation made in respect to the Bar Association has no role in Chief Richard Regenthal, second from left; First Lieutenant Mark Ettore and Regional...... 2-3 Obituary ...... 8 Real Estate .... 16-18 assignment of the mortgage.” disciplinary actions. Mr. Kress is not Second Lieutenant Steve Szanto at the borough’s re-organizational meeting on Editorial ...... 4-5 Education ...... 9 A&E ...... 19-20 When a grievance against an attor- a member of the Union County Bar January 1. Community ... 6-7 Sports ...... 11-15 CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK Page 10 Thursday, January 9, 2003 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION WESTFIELD MAYOR, COUNCIL SWORN IN DURING TOWN’S REORGANIZATION MEETING Westfield Mayor Resolves to Improve Parks; Mayor Viglianti Proposes Community Center for MS

Raises for Admininstration, Chiefs Approved By MARY RONK from James Debbie, Chief of Police as Specially Written for The Times well as the Mayor and Council. By LAUREN S. PASS being appointed, but was a “tribute” and Councilman Betancourt will it. He also said that different fertiliz- MOUNTAINSIDE -- The Borough The Mountainside Fire Depart- Specially Written for The Times to Michael Diamond and Judge Wil- continue as Chairman of the Trans- ers have been used in Town parks of Mountainside had its annual 2003 liam Brennan who previously held portation, Parking and Traffic Com- that were more cost effective and ment was also recognized on Thurs- WESTFIELD -- On Tuesday reorganization meeting on January day night and received a tribute from evening, the Westfield Town Coun- the two positions. Councilwoman mittee. less toxic. Jacobson echoed his remarks. Mayor McDermott discussed the “There are no greater natural re- 2. It was an event with great heartfelt the Mayor and Council as well. cil held their annual reorganizational thanks and promise for the New Year. meeting during which Republicans Councilman Goldman also com- need for parking, pedestrian safety sources in our community than our Mayor Viglianti talked of great hope regained the reigns of power with a 6- mended the mayor for appointing Mr. and field improvements during his parks. And there are no human re- Mayor Robert Viglianti began by for the future. He stated that 3 majority, including the reappoint- Gildea to a three-year term. annual State of the Town Address. sources more valuable to us then our thanking many of the loyal borough Mountainside has one of the lowest tax ment of Mayor Gregory McDermott. Mayor McDermott announced the He announced that eight firms children. We can do more to protect employees for years of service and dedi- rates in the county but also provides During the pre-meeting conference committee chairs for 2003 with Third have answered the Town’s RFQs, both,” the mayor said. cation to the community. He stressed outstanding services to its’ residents. session, Town Administrator James Ward Democrat Councilman Kevin and they will be interviewed this A resolution was also passed ap- that these individuals are Some past accomplishments over Gildea stated that Commerce Na- Walsh chairing the Building and year. proving salary changes for Town Mountainside’s biggest assets and have recent years have been raising slightly tional, the Risk Manager approved in Town Property Committee, Council- “I anticipate that there will be a Administrator Gildea, Fire Chief gone way beyond their job descrip- man Albano chairing the Finance shovel in the ground this year but it John Castellano and Police Chief over $500,000 in funds for commu- a party line vote last month, has with- tions by giving much of their own time nity projects such as improved roads, drawn their offer. Committee, and First Ward Republi- will not be for a parking deck – it Bernard Tracy. can Peter Echausse leading the Laws will be for a structure that incorpo- Mr. Gildea, who was appointed for to the promise of the community. revamping the Mountainside Pool Mr. Gildea explained that this left At this meeting, Councilman Paul the town without a Risk Manager, and Rules Committee. rates the varied economic and aes- a three-year term, will receive a sal- and Town Center. Additionally, get- and that he has been in touch with the Chairing the Public Safety Com- thetic elements that best serve the ary of $100,800 per year from Janu- Mirabelli and Councilman Keith ting the state of N.J. to fund a modern- Town’s Joint Insurance Fund (JIF) mittee will be Councilman Skibitsky needs of this community now and ary 1 to June 30, and an annual rate Turner were both sworn in for their ized traffic light on New Providence representatives to confirm that the and Councilman Caruana will head in the years to come,” the mayor of $105,840 from July 1 to Decem- renewed three year terms by the Hon- Road and Route 22 with no incre- town has no loss of coverage. up the Personnel Policy Committee. said. ber 31; making it an increase of over orable Judge Bart Barre, Municipal mental costs to the taxpayers. He added that the Request For Pro- Councilwoman Jacobson remains Mayor McDermott stated that the $20,000. Judge. Councilman Mirabelli has The Mayor and Council, giving posals (RFP) would have to be adver- the Chairwoman of the Solid Waste fields in town can be improved with Chief Tracy will receive an annual served Mountainside for six years detail to community improvements tised again, and new proposals would Committee, Councilman Goldman innovative ideas and that the town salary of $99,030, an increase of over and Councilman Turner for 12 years. remains the Chairman of Public Works could be fiscally responsible about $5,000, and Chief Castellano will re- in 2002, will send a document to all have to be reviewed. Two individuals specifically men- residents of Mountainside. Fourth Ward Democrat Council- ceive an annual salary of $94,262 from January 1 to June 30 and an annual tioned for their service were Joseph Carr One project under great consider- woman Susan Jacobson questioned and Robert Fairchild. Joseph Carr who is if the language would be changed in salary of $99,030 from July 1 to Decem- ation in 2003 will be a new commu- currently serving on the Mountainside the new RFP, regarding the percent- FW Receives Equipment Grant; ber 31, a nearly $10,000 increase. nity center for all residents of age that a firm is paid by the town. The next meeting of the Town Board of Health (BOH), has been on the Mountainside. The Mayor and Coun- Mr. Gildea said that the new RFP Council will be held on Tuesday, BOH since 1969. A tree will be planted in cil will look for government and pri- will include new language. Property Tax Refunds Discussed January 14. dedication to his length of service and vate funding as well as involvement The Council Chambers was stand- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Before going to press on Wednes- commitment. from local residents. ing room only when Mayor a decision to be reached. vation department for its input. day, Mr. Heeney told The Times of Robert Fairchild, a resident of Several resolutions were also McDermott was sworn into office for In addition, a resolution must be Scotch Plains-Fanwood that Coun- Mountainside, donated to the bor- Cranford has requested support cilman Walsh, who had announced passed appointing representatives a three-year term by his father, former passed each year to establish the 10- from the Borough for its Assembly ough a heart fibula machine in memory to various boards in the borough, the President of the State Senate, Frank he would be resigning from the coun- day tax grace period. Bill A427, prohibiting “pay to play” cil effective Friday, January 24, of his wife Josephine who passed appointment of officials, including McDermott. Lastly, Colleen Huehn will be re- away this past August. Newly-elected Republican First legislation. moved his resignation date up to Borough Attorney and approving a Ward Councilman Sal Caruana was appointed to the position of Tax Council President Joel Whitaker yesterday. It is still unknown who The Mountainside Police Depart- temporary operating budget for sworn in by John Toriello, while, Collector. After four years of service, explained that the bill would pro- his replacement will be. ment awarded commendations to the 2003. Republican Third Ward Councilman a resolution is required to continue hibit campaign contributions to state following officers for their outstand- Lastly, Mayor Viglianti urged all Andrew Skibitsky was sworn in by her employment with the borough. A level candidates, parties and leader- ing courage and support in 2002. Mountainside residents to attend Mark Ciarrocca. vote will be taken on all tax resolu- ship committees. A resolution will be Corporal Capobianco, Sergeant open council meetings. He com- Judge John Triarsi swore in incum- tions next week. presented at next week’s regular coun- Tax Reform Weigele, Officer Osieja, Lieutenant mented that many times only a few bent Republican Second Ward Coun- The Business and Professional As- cil meeting on this subject. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Turner, Officer Stinner, Officer Urban, attend with the council and local cilman Rafael Betancourt and Town sociation of Fanwood sent a letter to In police matters, Kevin Stomber creasing this year. Detective Jackson, and Sergeant reporters. The next open meeting is Clerk Bernard Heeney swore Incum- the borough, requesting support in has concluded his probationary pe- “Quite frankly, it sickens me to Giannuzzi all received sincere thanks scheduled for Tuesday, January 14. bent Fourth Ward Democrat Council- the county’s pursuit of a Federal grant tell you that,” he said. man Lawrence Goldman into office. riod and will be promoted to the po- Second Ward Councilman Matt for a jitney shuttle bus along South sition of Class A Patrolman. The res- The Mayor criticized state legis- Albano was appointed as Acting Avenue. ignation of a Class B patrolman has lators for not allowing a debate on New Awards Announced Mayor and Councilman Goldman The Mayor and council held a created a vacancy, which Anthony bills calling for placing a referen- was appointed as the alternate. lengthy discussion of this issue, con- Espinosa will fill this month. Mr. dum on the state ballot asking vot- By Scholarship Foundation After his swearing in, Councilman cluding with a decision that Council- Espinosa has been in law enforce- ers if a state constitutional conven- Betancourt left the meeting to attend man Kline, a member of the Jitney ment for 14 years in four agencies, tion should be convened to address SCOTCH PLAINS – The Scotch total dollars that will be available for a football dinner with his family. Committee, will gather more infor- property tax reform. Plains-Fanwood Scholarship Foun- presentation in the spring. including the Somerset County dation has announced that scholar- For this current year, 108 scholar- Town Attorney Robert Cockren and mation and provide it to the council Sheriff’s Office and Rutgers Univer- “One may begin to wonder if the Labor Attorney Frederick Danser, 3rd ship booklets and applications are ships have been given with a total for a decision in February. sity. politicians in Trenton even want to now available for all Scotch Plains value of $100,075. were both reappointed for one-year The issue of decorative lights in solve the problem. Perhaps they are terms. Christine Nugent was ap- Councilman Kline raised an issue and Fanwood residents who will be pointed to a one-year term as Munici- the downtown area was also discussed, of “visceral” concern in his neigh- quite content with business as usual, graduating from high school during pal Prosecutor, Mr. Ciarrocca for one prompted by a letter from the Busi- borhood of Shady Lane, which was where the heat stays on municipal the 2003-2004 academic year. year as Public Defender and former ness and Professional Association of also shared by many Fanwood resi- officials to make ends meet and The booklets and applications are Whitaker Municipal Prosecutor Brenda Cuba Fanwood. The lights, which are hung dents who were concerned with mo- provide services that constituents available to be picked up from the CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 was appointed as the Municipal Court by individual business owners dur- torists who drive at excessive speeds expect and demand.” Counseling Services Office at Scotch town must remain our top priority.” Judge. ing the holiday season, have led to on residential streets. The Mayor said, however, that Plains-Fanwood High School Mayor Jung feels that, (SPFHS). Third Ward Democrat Councilman differences in opinion regarding the He requested that a specific written “maybe, just maybe, that pathetic “Fanwoodians want more and better Kevin Walsh, Councilman Goldman type of light that should be used and attitude will be outliving its useful- In accordance with the instructions retail stores as well as additional ap- action plan be established, determin- found in the booklet, by Saturday, and Councilwoman Jacobson voted the amount of lights that should be ness,” citing not only the Novem- propriate residential housing,” and ing methods for reducing this poten- March 1, all applications must be that “a bigger and better Downtown against the appointments for Munici- displayed. ber 2002 non-binding referendum pal Judge and Public Defender. tially life-threatening problem. Digital received by Foundation President brings more tax ratables and increased Councilman Goldman stressed that The council is referring this issue display radar signs have been used in in Scotch Plains on a constitutional Ellie Kramps. home values.” The Redevelopment his vote was not against the people to the Land Use and Historic Preser- the past to notify drivers of their speed. convention that was approved by a Beginning with the 2003-2004 Plan “calls for townhouses on The council will discuss with the 4-to-1 margin but also polls show- academic year, two new scholarships LaGrande and Second, and additional police department posting these de- ing similar hostility by New Jersey have been made available specifi- and improved retail with above store vices around the borough, as well as residents to the present property tax cally for students graduating from residential on South and Martine.” other systems that have been success- system. Noting the concerns of some SPFHS. The second priority for 2003 will be The first award will be a $500 schol- ful in deterring motorists from ex- that a convention could result in a the town’s two parks. The renovation system worse than presently exists, arship made possible by a fund estab- and expansion of the Forest Road Park ceeding posted speed limits. lished through the estate of the late Mr. Marks said he found it “hard to building will include the addition of a Rescue Squad appointments will James R. Sochan. It will be known as multi-purpose room, dedicated for the be announced at next week’s meet- believe any system could rival our the James R. Sochan Memorial Schol- use of seniors during the day from ing, including Emergency Coordi- present archaic, regressive system arship, and it will be presented annu- September to June, and modification nator, Deputy Emergency Coordina- of property taxation.” ally to a needy and worthy graduat- of the rest of the building for more tors and Emergency Response Team. The Mayor believed new leaders ing senior. efficient overall use. Realignment of The contract with Clayton Pierce were necessary in Trenton, those The second award will be given in the ball field and improving operation as Downtown Coordinator will be “who, quite frankly, are uninter- the amount of $1,000 from a fund estab- of the skate park are being looked into authorized, and will include an up- ested in ever getting re-elected to lished by the late Helen M. Spooner. at LaGrande Park. This annual award will be the Franklin dated list of goals and objectives, as anything. They will need to have Mayor Jung thanked Councilman the political backbone,” he said, to Maine Spooner and Helen McConnell Brennan for his work with the Shared requested by Mayor Jung. Spooner Scholarship. Considerations stand up to special interest groups, Services Coordinating Council, in Commerce National Risk Control for this award include a graduating conjunction with Scotch Plains and will continue its contract with the political action committees, politi- female who will be majoring in a field the Board of Education. This group borough as the agency responsible cal party bosses and the like. He of engineering or in one of the basic contains members from the two mu- for performing the random drug test- excoriated state-backed deals for sciences, including physics, chemis- nicipal councils and the Board of ing of borough employees using a new sports stadiums and new ca- try, botany or biology. Education, as well as “administrators sino tunnels, he criticized State Su- The Foundation is currently in the Benjamin B. Corbin for The Times commercial drivers license, for ex- from each entity.” Mayor Jung feels PROJECT UNDERWAY…The new baseball field and soccer field on next to the ample Public Works employees. preme Court justices “hell-bent on process of determining how many that “the overall effort is off to a Scotch Plains Department of Public Works yard is current under construction. social engineering via decisions scholarships will be awarded and the terrific start with very tangible results Early Decision at Colby that created Mount Laurel housing in the areas of Public Works, Recre- and Abbott school districts” and ation and Traffic Safety.” Current Given to Gregory Engel called for state government to “ini- projects include joint purchasing of Kress field/park maintenance equipment, a Sears Roebuck WESTFIELD – Gregory Laurence tiate a process to eliminate the in- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 complete study of all Public Works Engel of Westfield has been offered credible wastes that exist in the for lack of diligence and then dis- facilities, computer scheduling for use 7.45% admission to Colby College in redundancies of state, county and barred for gross negligence. of the Recreation department’s fields, Waterville, Me. under Colby’s early municipal governments.” Angela Delfon was admonished and the Field of Dreams project at decision program. He is scheduled to In other business, the council reap- for gross negligence Cassandra Park Middle School. enroll in the fall, following his gradu- pointed Douglas W. Hansen and Mayor Jung stated that the Shared Interest Paid Semi-Annual Corbett was admonished for negli- ation from Westfield High School. Lawrence Woodruff as Township At- gent misappropriation of trust funds; Services Coordinating Council “will Final Maturity 01/15/2010 The son of Mr. and Mrs. Laurence torney and Assistant Township Attor- continue to examine how resources Jeri Sayer was admonished for gross can be shared and services improved Engel of Westfield, Gregory has been ney, respectively. Judge Brian Levine negligence; Lewis Seagull was dis- Callable as of 01/15/2005 a member of the National Honor So- was reappointed Municipal Judge while maximizing use of our tax dol- barred for misappropriation of trust lars.” Fanwood and Scotch Plains have Rated: Moody’s Baa1 ciety, as well as Treasurer of the Latin for the next three years. Michael funds and Irving Tobin was repri- been awarded grants from the State S&P A- Club at Westfield High School. Blacker was reappointed Municipal manded for improper business trans- for their shared services efforts. He is a camp counselor for the Boy Prosecutor and Randolph Brause was actions. Mayor Jung gave an update on Scouts and was named a National Merit reappointed Public Defender. Kim Lavin The list of attorneys disciplined grants and other funding sources for Commended Student. With his accep- The council’s first regular meet- in 2002 was not yet available. Attor- the coming year. 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CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK Page 2 Thursday, January 9, 2003 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Commissioner Victor to Review Bagger to Retire From NJ State Environmental Planning Legislature After 11 Years WESTFIELD – State Commis- Commissioner Victor is currently sioner Warren Victor will speak at promoting opportunities for individu- By LAUREN S. PASS Temple Emanu-El of Westfield on als to make specific positive steps Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times in local office and in the Legislature Monday, January 13, at through a program called WESTFIELD – It was announced I tried to make a difference in mean- 12:15 p.m. to discuss a “Friends of Wanaque just before new years that State Senator ingful ways.” broad review of environ- Resevoir,” part of the Richard Bagger will be During his 11 years mental planning with a North Jersey District Wa- resigning from his seat as a state representative, focus on the clean drink- ter Supply Commissioner. effective on Wednesday, Senator Bagger spon- ing water policy. The He is also an associate January 15, to be taking sored over 130 bills that Westfield Chapter of of the Rutgers Institute on more responsibility in became law, as well as Hadassah will sponsor the of Marine and Coastal Pfizer and spending more serving as the Senate lecture. Sciences and an ocean- time with his family. Deputy Republican Commissioner Victor is ographer. Senator Bagger has Whip and Chairman of Treasurer of the New Jersey Commissioner Victor been promoted within the Assembly Appro- Environmental Infrastruc- has also been a business Pfizer twice in the past six priations Committee. months and is now in the On January 16, a spe- ture Trust Fund, which has Warren Victor development and mar- financed over two billion keting consultant to over top 24 of the corporation. cial election will be held dollars worth of drinking water and 80 companies in New Jersey. His par- Senator Bagger began among Republican wastewater treatment projects. He has ticular expertise is in environmental his political career in Senator Richard Bagger Party leaders to appoint also served as Commissioner of the planning and he has worked as a Westfield where he a replacement. It has been New Jersey Water Supply Authority, special consultant in ecological mat- served as a Councilman, Planning reported that Tom Kean Jr., the 21st under New Jersey’s last five governors. ters affecting business and industry. Board Chairman and Mayor, before District Assemblyman, is at the top of his election to the Assembly in 1991. the list to replace Senator Bagger. “Public service is a great privi- If Assemblyman Kean is appointed WF Department of Health lege,” Senator Bagger said in a press to fill the Senate seat and appoint- statement. “I hope that my record of ment will have to be made for his seat. accomplishment over 18 years in Rumored to be on the list for the seat To Offer Pneumonia Vaccine elected office lives up to that privi- are Westfield Mayor Gregory Cheri Rogowsky for The Westfield Leader and The Times OATH OF OFFICE...Councilwoman Nancy Malool (left) was sworn into the lege. It certainly is one that I will look McDermott, Westfield Republican WESTFIELD – The Westfield De- vaccination. If you are unsure whether Scotch Plains Council on New Years day by Acting Governor Donald DiFrancesco back on with pride and satisfaction, Chairman Jon Bramnick, and Roselle partment of Health will be offering or not you should receive the vaccine, (right). Pictured with the councilwoman is her six year old daughter Amanda. knowing that during the time I served Park Mayor Joe Diorio. the Pneumonia Vaccine (Pneumococ- contact the Health Department or con- cal Polysaccharide vaccine) to resi- sult your Primary Care Physician. dents of Fanwood, Garwood, Anyone interested in receiving the Fanwood Council and Mayor Jung Plan For Borough Mountainside, Roselle Park, Spring- pneumonia vaccine must call the field and Westfield. Westfield Regional Health Depart- The vaccine is recommended for all ment by Tuesday, February 11, at Future with ‘Vision 2000 – Our Future’ Assessment Report adults over 65 years of age, anyone who (908) 789-4070 to register for the has a long term health problem, anyone clinic. The Department is open Mon- By ELIZABETH CORRELL cil in July 2002. Since the distribu- ough to “advocate for state fund- Plains, and the goal for the next two who has a condition that weakens the day through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times tion of the report, Landmark Commu- ing” and to “provide a report on years is “full and equal reciprocity” immune system. It is also recommended 4:30 p.m. The vaccine will be free of FANWOOD – The assessment re- nities has been selected as the devel- the results of research conducted in all programs. A task group cur- that Alaskan Natives and certain Na- charge to all residents in the above port of the “Vision 2000 – Our Fu- oper for the area. The Borough did to refinance municipal debt.” rently identifies common needs and tive Americans get vaccinated. mentioned towns who are pre-regis- ture” strategic plan for the Borough not meet its original goal of starting The transportation network serv- resolves issues. The Recreation Usually only one dose of the vaccine tered. If you have Medicare, Horizon of Fanwood was finalized and pre- construction by July 2002. ing the area has improved, includ- Commission responds to needs as is needed. Any person age 65 and over BCBS or Aetna Insurance Coverage, sented to the Council in November. Looking ahead, the objectives are ing traffic improvements along concerns are brought to the who received their initial dose before please have your card available at The document summarized the 10 to “review and adopt a conceptual- Martine Avenue due to new signals commission’s attention by residents. the age of 65 or more than five years time of registration (you will not be goals and 26 supporting objectives ized plan for the development of the and timing system, and expansion of The committee suggests a formal ago, then a second dose is recom- billed). The clinic will take place on adopted by the Council in November downtown “block,” and to “initiate a the Fanwood Train Station parking tracking system and an annual re- mended. A second dose is not recom- Thursday, February 27, from 2:30 p.m. 2001, an update on progress, and a study regarding the potential rede- lot leading to increases in aesthetic port of income, expenses and par- mended if the person received the vac- to 4:30 p.m. in the Westfield Munici- list of the goals recommended for velopment and commercial expan- appeal and revenue. The Borough is ticipation. They also advise a “for- cination after the age of 65. There are pal Building located at 425 East January 2003 to December 2004. sion of non-residential areas along asked to monitor and report on the mal leadership succession plan to other situations that may require re- Broad Street in Westfield. In 2000, the Borough established a South Avenue.” NJ Transit Jitney Service and on ensure the sustainability of all recre- committee to develop a strategic plan The Borough’s management struc- changes in traffic flow on Martine ation programs,” and the expansion for Fanwood, and in January 2002 a ture was analyzed, and it was noted Avenue, and to research methods to of adult programs. Citizens Advisory Committee was that the personnel policies were last divert truck traffic off of Martine and Volunteerism has increased in the appointed to “monitor and assess the reviewed in 1997 and are in need of Midway Avenues. Borough, with a system of sub-com- Lose Weight work of the borough relative to the review. Technology has advanced at The Borough made strides in its mittees in place for each of the annual strategic plan.” offices and facilities in the borough collaboration plan for “the integra- events, such as Fanny Wood Day. Mayor Louis Jung appointed the with upgrades to computer and tele- tion of resources and services be- This system aids assignments for Without Struggling following individuals: Steve Clark, phone systems. tween and/or among neighboring volunteers, information sharing be- Leslie Cunningham, Alan Ebersole, The committee requests that a fea- municipalities, county, state and fed- tween committees, and successful William Green, Richard Hopkins, sibility study be conducted to deter- eral governments.” The Fire Depart- community events. In the future the via Hypnosis Councilman Stuart Kline, Carol Kraus, mine the possible benefits of a cen- ment works with the City of committee would like to see a system James Lamca, Elaine McManus, Joel tralized management structure, and Plainfield, the Rescue Squad shares set up to “recruit and retain volun- Strotz, Cynthia Swindlehurst, Coun- strategies be developed for succes- equipment and personnel with teers through an annual recognition cilman David Trumpp, and Donna sion planning of key management Scotch Plains, and Public Works has program” and a “‘new resident’ infor- Dr. Ronny Glassman, Ph.D., M.P.H. Dolce as the Chairwoman. The com- personnel. a longstanding equipment sharing mation process.” Board Certified / Registered / Insured mittee “reviewed the strategic plan Regarding Borough funding, the relationship with Scotch Plains. The The Rescue Squad and Fire de- and developed a strategy to meet, goal was to “develop and implement shared Recreation services depart- partments have seen an increase in interview and collect documentation a plan to diversify funding and to ments were involved in the renova- volunteer commitments since the pertinent to the completion of each of reduce the dependency on taxes, tion of ball fields. Fanwood gives events of September 11, 2001. The Other services: the goals and objectives.” however alternative income sources “equal priority to registrations from committee asks that the Police De- stress reduction + manage chronic pain The assessment report presented to are limited. Grants will not be avail- both communities, however reciproc- partment coordinate a Neighbor- conquer a phobia + stop bad habits the council in November listed their able to underwrite the operating costs ity has not yet been extended.” The hood Watch program in the borough; anger management findings for each of the 10 goals, and of the borough, and Capital grants committee asks that the Borough the Borough conduct an indepen- their plans for the next two years. can have an adverse impact on the “establish a system to monitor exter- dent study to identify possible cost Progress has been made on the operating budget as they demand nal collaborations” and “create a savings without increasing commu- Downtown Redevelopment project. employee supervision to implement. written list of allocations and ben- nity risk; and the Fire, Rescue and Private appointments. No group sessions. Richard Price was retained as the Significant revenue generating ar- efits.” Police Departments provide a writ- 908-301-0039 www.DrRonnyGlassman.com community planner, and the Down- eas were fees and licenses that were Recreation in the Borough has ten annual report indicating “sig- town Redevelopment plan was com- increased in 2002.” been improved through collabora- nificant trends and critical issues pleted and adopted by Borough Coun- The committee advises the Bor- tion of shared services with Scotch affecting their work.” Community relations are well es- tablished, with the borough effec- tively communicating through the local press, Channel 35, the Fanwood website, periodic mail- ings by committees and commis- sions, and the Fanwoodian quar- Jim Hely terly newsletter. To further effec- WEISEMANHELY tiveness, the committee requests /  that all information mailed to resi- DI IOIA BOYLE dents also be available on the See us in the Verizon Yellow Pages. website and Channel 35, and that A PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION OF Only 1 of 40 lawyers is a the Fanwoodian be established as CERTIFIED TRIAL LAWYERS* Supreme Court Certified Trial Lawyer. the “all encompassing news media INJURY CASES (908) 789-9000 for the borough.”

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By FRED ROSSI term on the Freeholder Board, also Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times announced plans to create a children’s The Union County Board of Cho- museum in Union County. The sen Freeholders will put forth five county will provide the project with initiatives this year to improve the $1 million in seed money from the safety and quality of life for families, county’s open space trust fund. In a with newly-installed Freeholder related development, Mrs. Scanlon Chairwoman Deborah Scanlon say- announced that the county has final- ing that, in today’s uncertain times, ized a deal to purchase 13 acres of “the family’s role must be to provide farmland on Madison Hill Road in a stabilizing influence.” Clark for $5.45 million; she said on Mrs. Scanlon was installed in her Sunday that a children’s museum new post at the Freeholder Board’s could possibly be located there. Ben Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times reorganization meeting on Sunday “Preserve Union County” will be a FOURTH TIME, FOURTH WARD…Westfield Town Clerk Bernard Heeney, afternoon at the Union County Court- new grants program that “will work to Cheri Rogowsky for The Westfield Leader and The Times right, swore in Fourth Ward Democrat Councilman Lawrence Goldman as his wife PROUD MOM…Councilwoman Caroline Sorge (second from left) was sworn into house, a gathering that also saw in- maintain our historical and cultural Cindy and son Andrew looked on. This is Councilman Goldman’s fourth term on the Scotch Plains Council by former Acting Governor Donald DiFrancesco (center) cumbent Freeholders Nicholas treasures for future generations,” Mrs. the Town Council. while her motherPhyllis (left) held the bible and her grandmother and brother Scutari, Angel Estrada and Rick Proc- Scanlon said. The program will be looked on. tor sworn into new three-year terms. funded with at least $500,000 from Mr. Estrada will serve as Vice Chair- the county’s open space trust fund. Baptist Women Reveal man for 2003. Mrs. Scanlon also said she wanted Westfield Newcomers Club The five initiatives announced by to “build upon the successes of our Mrs. Scanlon include creation of a Retail Skills and Star Center initia- Series of January Events county committee on homeland secu- tives” by using a $500,000 federal WESTFIELD — The American 11 in Harvey Hall. Participants will do Announces January Events rity to “deal with the stark realities of grant to retrofit a trailer provide lit- Baptist Women’s (ABW) Ministries a two-mile walk, with warm up and WESTFIELD — The Westfield day, January 31, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the our changing world.” She said the com- eracy and customized workforce train- of the First Baptist Church of cool down, following a video program Newcomers Club has planned sev- Community Room in the Westfield mittee will “oversee the already in- ing—Literacy and Excellence for All Westfield, located at 170 Elm using Christian music. eral activities for January. Municipal Building. There will be progress development of a bio-terror- Programs (LEAP)—in Union County Street, has announced its upcom- The monthly Women’s Bible Study The Children’s Committee will pizza, juice and soda, plus toys, music ism response plan for Union County” as a “one-stop” center. ing events. on Women will meet at 10 a.m. on meet for Story Time on Wednesday, and other amusements for the children. while working with the county sheriff, The reorganization meeting was The semi-annual White Cross Wednesday, January 15, in the church January 15, at 11 a.m. at Borders The Social Committee will hold a prosecutor and police in this area. attended by a bevy of Democratic Workday will be held on Saturday, library. The Biblical figure under dis- Books and Music at the Watchung men’s event for husbands or partners The county’s Child Seat Safety dignitaries including U.S. Senators January 11, from 10 a.m. to noon in cussion is Dorcas, known for her acts Square Mall, located on Route 22. on Sunday, January 12, at 1 p.m. at the Program will also be expanded, Mrs. Jon Corzine and Frank Lautenberg, the church lounge. Volunteers will of kindness to the poor, and who is Additionally, the committee has or- Sun Tavern, located at 15 South Av- Scanlon said. “This year, we will ex- Congressmen Robert Menendez and roll bandages for overseas mission said to have been raised from the dead ganized a Family Pizza Night on Fri- enue in Fanwood. This activity will pand the installation program Donald Payne, State Senators Joseph hospitals and clinics. A soup-and- by the apostle Peter. give the men a chance to meet new throughout Union County and into Suliga and Raymond Lesniak, As- sandwich lunch will be provided. Newcomers are welcome to all ABW Y Reveals Formation friends while enjoying an afternoon the community at a grassroots level” semblywoman Linda Stender and The weekly Walk Aerobics Class for events. For more information, please of beer and NFL playoff football. via visits to day care centers, toy store Assemblyman Jerry Green. women will meet at 9 a.m. on January call the church office at (908) 233-2278. Of Arthritis Group A Ladies Dinner Out is scheduled and schools. She added that the WESTFIELD — The Westfield Y, for Tuesday, January 14, at 7:30 p.m. county has developed partnerships located at 220 Clark Street, has formed at Ciro’s Trattoria, located at 899 with two auto dealers on Route 22 to an Arthritis Education and Support Mountain Avenue in Mountainside. help pay for new car seats. Mrs. Scanlon, who is in her second Group that will begin meeting on Founded in 1944, the Newcomers th Thursday, January 16. Club is a social organization for women Celebrate Shifman’s 110 Anniversary The group will then meet every third over the age of 21, who are new to Howard Boyd to Thursday of each month, from 7 to 8:30 Westfield or surrounding communities. Lecture WF Garden p.m. The topic for the January meeting Established residents who have save 35-50% will be “Getting to Know You and experienced a change in lifestyle, Club On Wildflowers Getting to Know All About Arthritis.” such as the birth or adoption of a WESTFIELD — The Garden Club plus up to There is no fee and pre-registration baby, a marriage, a job change or a of Westfield is sponsoring a lecture is not required. For more information, move within the town are also invited on wildflowers in the Pine Barrens of please call (908) 233-2700, exten- to join. The club offers day and New Jersey, on January 14, at 1 p.m., $110 instant rebate sion no. 263. evening, weekday and weekend so- in the Community Room of the cial activities for women, couples Westfield Municipal Building. on handcrafted Shifman Mattresses.* First Baptist Schedules and children. The speaker, Howard Boyd, an au- For more information about the thor, environmentalist and lecturer, Meetings For Singles club or any of these events, please has over 60 years experience with the WESTFIELD — Widowed, di- call Alicia Weaver at (908) 654- Pine Barrens region. He was honored vorced and never-married individu- 5373 or Genevieve Davy at (908) with the Medal of the Garden Club of als over age 45 are invited to come to 789-4842. New Jersey at the 77th Annual meet- the First Baptist Church in Westfield ing held on May 20, 2002. on Sundays for coffee and cake, along Hypertension Clinic Hostesses for the event include: with discussions on single living. Mary Pope, Chairman, assisted by Meetings will be held this month On Tap For Monday Catherine Billington, Ludille Finter, on January 12, 19 and 26, at 9 a.m. SCOTCH PLAINS – The Township Barbara Lewis and Maretta Plant. Other activities include winter movie of Scotch Plains will hold the The Garden Club of Westfield also nights, summer picnics and holiday monthly Hypertension (high blood displays flower arrangements in the get-togethers. pressure) Screening Clinic on Mon- Westfield Library. In January arrange- The group meets in the lower level day, January 13. ments are being displayed by Jane meeting room of the church, located The free clinic, designed to identify Orto from January 6 to 12, Lucille at 170 Elm Street. A $2 donation is new cases of high blood pressure, will Finter from January 13 to 19, Jeanne requested. All are welcome. 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CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK Page 4 Thursday, January 9, 2003 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG C OMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION ABCDICTIONOPQRSTDECEPTIONUVWXYZ THE TIMES HUNG UP!! The Westfield Leader of Scotch Plains – Fanwood Osbournes Are Intact Family, — Established 1890 — — Established 1959— DD Official Newspaper of the Borough of Fanwood and Yet Prompt Various Concerns The Official Newspaper of the Town of Westfield DDTM and the County of Union the Township of Scotch Plains Diction Deception Member of: Member of: By Milt Faith, Executive Director New Jersey Press Association New Jersey Press Association • National Newspaper Association Youth and Family Counseling Service National Newspaper Association Scotch Plains Business & Professional Association Below are four arcane words, each with Westfield Area Chamber of Commerce Fanwood Business & Professional Association four definitions – only one is correct. The others are made up. Are you sharp enough Periodicals – Postage Paid at Westfield, New Jersey Periodicals – Postage Paid at Scotch Plains, New Jersey An inquisitive young person fession in which they would excel writes: I’ve waited and waited to see and would enjoy. to discern this deception of diction? P.O. Box 250 • 50 Elm Street P. O. Box 368 • 1906 Bartle Avenue If you can guess one correctly – good Westfield, N.J. 07091 if any reader would write to you to We have three children, two of Scotch Plains, N.J. 07076 ask your opinion about “The whom benefited from this plan. One guess. If you get two – well-read indi- Tele: (908) 232-4407 • E-mail: [email protected] • Web: www.goleader.com • Fax: (908) 232-0473 vidual. If you get three – word expert. If Osbournes”. 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A jewler’s gouging tool for working sonable value systems of caring and not accept this. Did we do all this for in a depression, as in engraving metal being honest with one’s feelings. nothing? 2. A recorder or registrar From that point on, I find myself Answer: You have been and are a 3. A shelf behind an altar for candle- Senator Bagger’s Departure From Office having problems with their lan- good parent. I doubt that you “did sticks guage, with substance abuse issues all this for nothing.” We cannot plan 4. Coarse iron ore (double standards), with expressing our children’s lives the way we would GRELOT Should Make For Interesting Transitions 1. A small bell similar to a sleighbell feelings and attitudes which may like it to be. We can offer them the 2. A lap cloth worn by a bishop when he Next week, State Senator Richard his three daughters, Katherine Bianca, trict also includes Berkeley Heights, (inappropriately) hurt someone, with best home and community environ- sits during the celebration of Mass Bigger of Westfield, representing the Jennifer Anne and Meredith Skye. Cranford, Garwood, Mountainside, a remarkable self-centeredness, and ment, teach them our values, and 3. A small salt-water crustacean that 21st Legislative District, resigns his Mr. Bagger is a lifelong Westfield Springfield, Summit and Roselle Park with short-sightedness regarding hope they will live a fulfilling and bores into timber under water and destroys office after a precocious and stellar resident and was educated in the in Union County; Millburn in Essex long-term goals. meaningful life. it political career spanning almost 20 Westfield public schools. He is a 1982 County, and Chatham, Harding, Long For example, on the TV interview You have offered your children 4. A harem slave years. graduate of Princeton University, Hill and Madison in Morris County. show “Dateline,” Sharon doesn’t par- those experiences, and as far as I can SARCENET Mr. Bagger has risen to the top execu- where he received his bachelor’s de- Scotch Plains and Fanwood are part of ticularly see a need for completing evaluate, they have done well. I feel 1. A kind of leather stuffing put into a tive position of Senior Vice President at gree in public and international af- the 22nd Legislative District. four years of high school, feeling the same about your youngest. Don’t boot for the wearer’s ease Pfizer Corporation in New York City, fairs. He received his law degree from The simple part of filling Mr. 2. A graceful, stately, slow Spanish that there is nothing wrong with Jack, doubt yourself, or him, because his dance which now demands his full attention. Rutgers University. Bagger’s seat is pretty much “fait ac- the son, learning about life through interests and joys are in a vocation 3. A small piece of artillery Senator Bagger is widely respected Mr. Bagger entered the political compli,” as the Republicans are all set everyday experiences. which you did not anticipate. Sup- 4. A soft silk cloth, used for ribbons, by most political factions, including arena at the age of 23, when he first ran to name Assemblyman Tom Kean, Jr. Their popularity? They act out, port him by letting him know you linings, etc. Democrat opponents, for his work as for Westfield Town Council. He be- of Westfield for this position on Janu- through their uncontrolled behav- have faith that he will succeed (in a ULOTRICHI an elected official. He was selected as came Mayor in 1991 at age 30, and a ary 17. He is without opposition. The ior, many of the wishes and fantasies very competitive field). And, I hope 1. A disease of the gums characterized the 2002 Legislator of the Year by the year later joined the Assembly, replac- fun part starts as the Republicans battle which many people have, but are the morals and priorities which you by bleeding or hemorraging National Republican Legislators on ing Chuck Hardwick. to select a replacement for the seat to afraid to act upon. The vicarious instilled will be everlasting. Please 2. In South Africa, an outsider; a for- July 26 at their annual meeting of state In 1999, he chaired the key Appro- be vacated by Mr. Kean. This will be thrills we receive are enormous. remember this important point: Be- eigner legislators in Denver, Colo. Most priations Committee. Two years later, accomplished by mid-February. 3. The woolly-haired peoples I care about the family members, ing different is neither good nor bad. 4. The elm family of trees people that know Mr. Bagger like him Rich Bagger was named State Senator If Mr. Kean’s seat is to be filled by but remain concerned about Kelly And that’s okay! for the type of person he is. to fill the seat vacated by Donald T. someone from Union County, which and Jack and their orientation to We will miss him on the political DiFrancesco, who became Acting comprises two-thirds of the district’s attain fame immediately. How will stage, but he has promised Westfielders Governor. Mr. Bagger won election as population, then the two top contend- they learn to cope in the future? that he will now have more time to be Senator later that year. ers seem to be Westfield Mayor Gre- Aimee, the “other” daughter, seems Letters to the Editor a neighbor. Importantly, he will also After 10 years in the 22nd Legisla- gory McDermott and Westfield Re- reasonable as she steps back to try a have more time to spend with his fam- tive District, Westfield is now part of publican Chairman Jon Bramnick. singing career based on talent, not ily, including his wife, Barbara, and the re-crafted 21st District. The dis- This contest could be a real tussle. notoriety. Here’s hoping that the The Republicans of the other counties Osbournes thrive on, and do not Resident Opposes Bush Admin.’s of the district are likely to band to- become a dysfunctional family like Relaxation of Clean Air Act Resident Feels Sale of Elm Street gether and propose their candidate to the Loud family of many years ago oppose the candidate prevailing from on public TV. I am totally disappointed with both Presi- tion is to appease the energy industry by Union County. “Alice” (disguised name) writes: dent Bush and EPA Administrator Chris- sacrificing the lives of people in the North- Building Would Benefit Schools It’s fun to speculate about all that I am a 15-year-old high school stu- tine Todd Whitman. The Bush Administra- east.” Five years ago this month, the following can happen. Imagine that Mayor dent who went with this guy for a few tion has decided to relax the Clean Air Act When Mrs. Whitman was the Governor City for the New Jersey School Boards of 1970, to the detriment of the American of New Jersey, she had a fair record on the letter was sent to the Westfield Board of Association. Students went to Trenton and McDermott gets the nod for assembly- months. I liked him and I thought he Education: man to replace Mr. Kean. Then who people. Most notably states on the East environment. Since going to Washington, sat in the chambers of the New Jersey Leg- cared for me. We have different tastes Coast, such as New Jersey, that will be D.C., she has betrayed her beliefs and the In this season, which is so child-centered islature to learn the process of passing a bill becomes appointed Mayor of in things. He likes rap music; I like affected in a negative way, with dirtier air. welfare of us here in New Jersey for her and full of giving, it is appropriate to think into law. The Revolutionary War barracks Westfield? hip-hop. He likes to be the center of This will cause an increase in smog and acid political future. I am sure we will all remem- about how we can give a portion of were visited to learn the more local details of Well, all our local and county gov- attention; I am quiet, but he always rain, and will decrease the living standards ber. Westfield’s resources back to its young people New Jersey’s role in that conflict. ernments have reorganized to begin wants me to be the life of the party, of all of us here in Westfield, New Jersey I call on all of our elected officials here in in the school system. At a time when Westfield discontinued the year. Senator Bagger’s leaving his too. I’m a slob; he’s a compulsive and the states most affected by this weaken- Westfield and across this state to oppose this With the sale of the Elm Street building, the field trips “because of T & E,” some other ing of the law. Nine Northeastern states reckless policy of the Bush administration. districts continued providing them because post can result in a kaleidoscope of nut. good price and future revenue stream can be changes, just when things seem to I tried to do everything he wanted from Maine to Maryland have filed suit I would like our Town Council to pass a used to restore some of the erosion of the interpretation is up to the local school board. recently in the U.S. Appeals Court for the resolution opposing this change in the law. Perhaps these other districts had to reduce have been settled. because he’s a hunk and he made me academic system. Courses and programs have Good luck, Citizen Bagger. Good District of Columbia, to holt this misplaced Also, our representatives in the State Leg- been cut for a number of stated reasons: lack of costs in other ways. Currently, some districts feel wanted and special. He dumped policy of the Bush administration. islature should contact the White House in state funding, declining enrollment, etc. Westfield nearby provide trips to Washington, D.C. luck to all those that vie to fill this void me recently and I want to scream. I Attorney General Elliott Spitzer (NY) opposition to this policy. Lastly, I appeal to used to be called a “lighthouse district.” This and studies at the Great Swamp and Shark and the ripples down the ladder. am very, very angry. How can I get said “the administration’s rule making would all citizens, regardless of party, to make your term has not been heard for a long time. River, among others. him back? neutralize one of the few effective tools for voice heard and let both Bush and Whitman Westfield citizens recall fondly experi- The Metropolitan area is full of learning Answer: You don’t want him back! combating industrial pollution and would know how you feel. The power of a democ- ences they as students and their children had opportunities. To name a few: He did both of you a favor. You result in dirtier air.” racy rests with the people, so use it for your in the schools. For example, the sixth grade The Liberty Science Center, Ellis Island, FW Resident Urges The Attorney General of Connecticut own protection. New Jersey Performing Arts Center seemed to want him at all costs be- science curriculum was based on field explo- People to Donate Blood cause he made you feel special. You Richard Blumenthal, said, “It seems that the Tony LaPorta ration. The Environmental Science course at (NJPAC), New Jersey Aquarium, Newark Bush administration’s New Year’s resolu- Westfield Westfield High School was based on field Museum, Live Theater at Montclair State, In early November, I had extensive open- have to feel special about yourself trips to the Shark River Inlet. Live theater Drew University Shakespeare Theater, New heart surgery. The operation required sev- before you can expect someone to performances were experienced at Montclair Jersey State House (“a standard trip for eral types of blood derivatives including 17 feel this way about you. Former Councilman Addresses Past State and the Paper Mill Playhouse, as well school children”), Jockey Hollow, units of red cells, 18 units of plasma, five You are incompatible in many as the Metropolitan Opera program for young Washington’s Headquarters (Ford Museum units of platelets, plus 100 cryo precipitate ways and in order to keep the rela- Letter on Redistricting Controversy people. The Roosevelt Stage Band won a and the War Museum), Old Barracks, Wash- (a clotting factor). It is estimated that at least tionship going, you didn’t want to statewide competition to perform in Atlantic ington Crossing State Park, Shark River, 50 different donors must have given in order recognize that you were giving up a The 2002 retrospective issue of The and to support its aggrieved residents. The Edison Labs and Museum, Museum of Early to support just this one case. Westfield Leader reprinted a letter to the council debated the resolution to intervene Trades and Crafts, Widelife refuges, United In early November, blood supplies were big part of who you are. That usually editor about the controversy surrounding at a regular public meeting. It is not to the Senator Richard Bagger Nations, Metropolitan Museum of Art, low but not critically so. Now, in late De- doesn’t end well. The two of you the redistricting of the Second and Third credit of the Town Council on that evening Museum of Natural History, Lincoln Center, cember, supplies are sinking to dangerously have to be comfortable with each Wards in Westfield by the 2001 Ward that the vote to help overturn this violation Thanked for Service New York Botanical Garden, New York low levels. During the Thanksgiving-New other’s differences. Feel the pain and Commission. The letter was not well in- of Westfield residents’ civil rights was less Thank-you, Senator Rich Bagger. Stock Exchange, Statue of Liberty, Hayden Year period, donors are too busy with sadness because of this loss, then formed. I write to correct the misinforma- than unanimous. It split along party lines, Your distinguished years of creative Planetarium, Museum of Modern Art, The shopping and seasonal activities to stop and feel the anger and let it go. There will tion it related. with the five Democrats voting to intervene and productive service speak loudly for Bronx Zoo, Cooper-Hewitt/Smithsonian give. be other guys, lots of heartaches and It became an article of faith in public and the four Republicans voting against it. themselves. Institute National Design Museum, Inde- It is urgently necessary that stocks be lots of joy in future relationships. debate, repeated in The Leader’s headline to The council hired Ronald Riccio, former Now that private sector demands and pendence Hall in Philadelphia, Franklin In- rebuilt quickly. Put this to rest, remember my words, the letter, that the town “sued itself” follow- Dean of the Seton Hall Law School and a family considerations have required that stitute and Washington D.C. If my operation were to be done tomor- ing the redistricting by the Ward Commis- constitutional scholar, to intervene in the something must be given up, we all praise This is a rare opportunity to restore lost row, could I be sure there would be enough and have a great life. sion. That phrase has a sound-bite quality, lawsuit. He argued in the case, correctly, that your goods, and, in our hearts, will miss programs and learning opportunities in mu- blood readily available? Does anyone want A confused parent writes: I moved which accounts for its notoriety, but it is not the Ward Commission’s redistricting was your bright star leading to so many fine sic, art, history, languages, math, English, to take a chance? to New Jersey from Brooklyn when true. Here is why: unwarranted and violated both state law and accomplishments in New Jersey politics. science and all areas in the curriculum spec- I urge everyone to donate blood as soon our children were young. We wanted The Ward Commission, a creature of the equal protection rights of the Cacciola I, personally, was fortunate to work trum. Use of field trips is one example. as possible. to provide them with small-town, state, not local government, convenes after residents. Within a week of the town’s closely with you for years, and to see how Classroom materials and books can be pro- To find a convenient location at which to family values; we wanted them to every decennial census in towns such as intervention, negotiations to settle the law- sound fiscal and business practices plus vided. Labs can be updated. The resource of donate blood, please call (732) 220-7102 or get an excellent education so they Westfield that are governed by a “ward” suit began, resulting soon thereafter in a ecological creativeness could help a com- Westfield can be right in the classroom next e-mail [email protected] for could go on and receive a good col- system. It is charged under state statute to reversal of the redistricting decision. plex political body like New Jersey move to the student. an appointment. lege education. This would prepare ensure that comparative populations in a Another misconception, repeated in the forward. A child goes through school only once. A Robert Sommerich town’s wards remained roughly the same letter to the editor, is that the intervention cost Your honesty, commitment and keen child’s mind is eager to absorb knowledge Fanwood them for a successful future in a pro- during the preceding 10 years. The $17,500. In fact, it did not cost a dime. Dean intelligence will be sorely missed, and we and many school experiences for chosen Commission’s study of 2000 census data Riccio and his firm donated their services to owe a great debt to you for the contribution careers. Former Mayor Jardim Refutes Letter revealed that redistricting was not war- the town. The sole reason Westfield had to of many of your most productive years to At the same time that 302 Elm Street is ranted in Westfield. pay any money at all is because the Ward the service of all of us, the citizens of the being prepared for sale, let’s consider ways Nevertheless, at one of the Ward Com- Commission adopted an illegal redistricting State of New Jersey. we can provide for and enrich student life. Published in Leader’s ‘Year in Review’ mission hearings, Councilman Rafael scheme in the first place, which inspired a Warren Victor Joanne Hone I write in response to a letter in the edition of The Westfield Leader, in which Betancourt of the Second Ward recom- meritorious lawsuit by Westfield residents Westfield Westfield December 26, 2002, “Year in Review” local Republican Elizabeth Schweitzer mended redistricting at least 100 predomi- to overturn it. Under state statute, anoma- Nilsen wrote, in February 2002, of her nantly African-American families from the lous as applied in this situation, Westfield alleged “outrage” at the Town of Westfield Cacciola Place neighborhood in the Third had to pay the Ward Commission’s legal “suing itself” as a result of the actions of Ward, south of the New Jersey Transit expenses whether or not the town inter- the Westfield Ward Commission, which railroad tracks, into the Second Ward, north vened. attempted in October 2001 to redraw of the tracks. He was alone in speaking for The council’s intervention likely saved Westfield’s ward boundary lines in a such a plan. The hearing minutes reflect that taxpayers money by fostering a quick settle- racially-conscious manner. the sole justification presented was race. ment, thus avoiding the payment of more What sticks in my mind about Ms. The proposal violated the state law the attorneys’ fees to the Ward Commission’s Nilsen’s letter is not the abundant factual Ward Commission was supposed to en- lawyers. Had intervention actually cost the inaccuracies in her letter, dutifully re- force, which requires the commissioners to town $17,500, however, it would still have printed by The Westfield Leader, or even “fix and determine the ward boundaries so been the right thing to do. The true outrage the convenient ignoring of the fact that that each ward is formed of compact and would have been to sit idly by while an the Town’s Council’s intervention in the contiguous territory.” Combining the outside commission violated the civil rights eventual litigation over the matter came Cacciola neighborhood with the Second of Westfield’s minority residents. That the about only because the Ward Commis- Ward cannot yield a compact and contigu- council’s action in fact probably saved thou- sion adopted a fatally flawed map pro- ous territory, no matter how the map is sands in public funds was a happy incidental posed by Republican Councilman Rafael drawn. The proposal also made the two outcome. Betancourt. Rather, what truly “outrages” wards more, not less, unequal in population. I was lucky to serve on the Town Council is Ms. Nilsen’s assumption that those Worse still, it violated the U.S. Constitution, at a time when we made some decisions that residents of the Cacciola Place neighbor- specifically the equal protection rights of the were good for the people of Westfield. But hood who opposed the changes Mr. Cacciola residents, according to controlling there was no vote or decision of which I am Betancourt proposed to the ward bound- cases of the United States Supreme Court. more proud than my vote to participate in the ary map are somehow not entitled to have Remarkably, the Ward Commission adopted reversal of the shameful racial gerryman- the town expend funds on their behalf the proposal nonetheless, to its shame and dering visited upon the Cacciola neighbor- and in furtherance of their interests. What to the outrage of the Cacciola residents, who hood by the Ward Commission. Had I Ms. Nilsen apparently forgot is that these protested convincingly that the redistricting chosen to do nothing, I would not be able to Westfield residents are taxpayers of this was a dreadful act of racial gerrymandering. shave each morning, requiring as it does that town, too, and they are therefore entitled Unfortunately, for those of us who shared I look at myself in a mirror. to receive just as much benefit for their the residents’ outrage over this violation of Carl Salisbury tax dollars as Ms. Nilsen and Mr. their constitutional rights, the Town Coun- First Ward Councilman 1999 – 2002 Betancourt. cil lacked jurisdiction to do anything about Westfield In Washington, D.C., the party of it. That changed only when the Cacciola Trent Lott is alive and well. For 2003 and residents sued the Commission and the beyond, let’s hope that is not the case in Union County Clerk to overturn the illegal the Town of Westfield. redistricting. More Letters to the Tom Jardim Democrats on the Town Council pro- Mayor of Westfield 1996-2000 posed intervening in the lawsuit, to protect Editor on Page 5 Westfield Westfield’s interests in its local elections CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK A WATCHUNG C OMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood Thursday, January 9, 2003 Page 5 Talking Business Professor Hudson of Rutgers Named an APA Fellow WESTFIELD — The American related settings,” said Ms. Hudson. Psychological Association (APA) “I am honored to have my profes- has named Judith Hudson, Associ- sional contributions recognized by ate Professor of Psychology at my peers,” she added. Rutgers, The State University of APA Fellows are selected for their New Jersey and a resident of exceptional and outstanding contri- Westfield, as an APA Fellow. butions to the research, teaching or The new fellows will be honored at practice of psychology. the next APA meeting, which will be Fellows must also demonstrate the held in Toronto from August 7 to 10. national impact of their work, such as Ms. Hudson’s selection recognizes her research-based publications, leadership research on cognitive development in roles within psychology or commu- THE WINNERS ARE…Reaching in to draw the winning ticket for the Share-in- young children, including her study nity service in their clinical practice. Youth is Ray Jayko, President of the F-SP Rotary Club. Assisting him are Co- of early memory development. Ms. Hudson received her doctorate FIREFIGHTERS EXTINGUISH TWO BLAZES… Westfield Firefighters re- Chairpersons, Andy Calamaras and Janet Strunk. sponded to a residential structure fire in the 700 block of Cranford Avenue on The selection was made by Divi- in developmental psychology from Christmas morning. Smoke alarms alerted a family of four to the fire, which was sion 7 of the APA, which consists of City University of New York in 1984 quickly contained and extinguished in the room of origin. A candle in a holiday developmental psychologists and and has taught at Rutgers since 1987. display caused the early morning fire according to Captain Daniel Kelly. On the F-SP Rotary Announce other members who study or work in With more than 155,000 research- afternoon of Sunday, December 29, Westfield Firefighters also extinguished a the area of human development. ers, educators, clinicians, consultants garage fire (pictured above) in the 300 block of First Street. The fire caused extensive “The mission of APA’s Division 7 is and students, APA is the largest scien- structural damage and loss of contents. According to Captain Kelly, the single story Annual Raffle Winners to promote research in developmental tific and professional organization garage was being used for storage at the time of the fire. SCOTCH PLAINS — At its annual dation, RESOLVE Community psychology and high standards in the representing psychology in the holiday party, the Fanwood-Scotch Counseling, David Ringlet Scholar- application of scientific knowledge United States and is the world’s larg- Plains Rotary Club held its drawing ship Fund, F-SP YMCA, Rotary Foun- to educational, child care, policy and est association of psychologists. for the annual 50/50 raffle for the dation (Polio Plus) and Contact we CONTACT We Care to Hold “Share-in-Youth” program. The Care. amount collected was $20,000. The Fanwood-Scotch Plains Ro- Orientation Program Jan. 16 The three prize winners are: David tary Club expresses its thanks and Letters to the Editor Roth, $6,000, of Fanwood, John appreciation to all those who sup- WESTFIELD — CONTACT We program, or for more information Guerriorre, $3,000, of Vermont and ported this annual event, making it Care, a 24-hour crisis hotline, will about the next training class, please Pat Sigmon, $1,000, of Scotch Plains. possible to help so many oriented ‘WTC Families for Proper Burial’ hold an orientation program for pro- call Mary or Brinn at (908) 490- The other half of the proceeds of youth groups. spective volunteers on Thursday, 1480. the 50/50 raffle will be distributed to F-SP Rotary Club meets every Informs Community of Their Message January 16, at 7:30 p.m. at the First various organizations dedicated to Wednesday at noon at Snuffy’s Res- Baptist Church in Westfield, located Library Posts Dates helping young people in our com- taurant in Scotch Plains. Any In order to alert the public to a gross be sorted and examined. We realize this was at 170 Elm Street. munity and around the world. The businessperson interested in join- indignity being committed against those necessary and feel that during operation This one-hour meeting will explain For Internet Classes ing is welcome to attend. For more killed on September 11, 2001, a newly there everything was treated with respect. the various services offered by CON- following organizations will each formed advocacy group, “WTC Families The final sifting was through a quarter inch WESTFIELD – A class entitled “Job receive $1,428.57: FSP High School information, please call Dr. Dick for Proper Burial,” has been established. grid. What was left was ash and dust. The TACT and the many ways area resi- Searching on the Internet” will be Student Leadership Conference Dobyns, Membership Chairman at The group includes families, friends and medical examiner assured us that this ash dents can support these programs. presented at the Westfield Memorial (SLC), Fanwood Community Foun- (908) 232-3321 for details. concerned citizens from across the United contained the human remains of many. We “The orientation session, while Library, located at 550 East Broad States and abroad. We believe that the public asked that these ashes be retrieved and not mandatory for becoming a vol- Street in Westfield, on Monday, Janu- is not aware of what has happened to the brought back to the World Trade Center site unteer, is a great way to hear about ary 13, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Knights of Columbus to cremated remains of those who died. We are to be part of the memorial there. Instead, our programs, to have your ques- Combining traditional job search horribly aware that everything from the these ashen remains were merely pushed tions answered and to determine methods with the Internet will be World Trade Center was taken to a city back into the landfill. There was no dignified whether this is the right volunteer explored, with participants looking Sponsor Free Throw Event garbage dump (The Fresh Kills Landfill) to burial. They just threw our loved ones away. opportunity for you,” said Mary We are outraged. at government and private employ- WESTFIELD – All boys and girls New Jersey Assemblywoman, Linda Kelly, Training Director. ment websites. A demonstration of Columbus international headquar- CONTACT hotline volunteers are ages 10 to 14 are invited to partici- ters based on scores from the state- WF Resident Thanks Stender and Assemblyman Neil Cohen have the basics of how to post résumés pate in the local level of competi- introduced legislation requiring the Port required to complete a comprehen- online will be included. level competitions. Last year more Knights of Columbus sive, 50-hour training program be- tion for the 2002 Knights of Colum- than 247,000 sharp shooters partici- Authority to remove these ashes from the Another class, “Still Puzzled by bus Free Throw Championship. The dump, put them in suitable containers and fore going on the lines. The next the Internet,” will be held on Tuesday, pated in 4,017 local competitions. For Displaying Crèche return them to the WTC for a burial as part training class will begin on Thurs- local competition will be held on All contestants on the local level January 28, from 10:30 a.m. to noon. I would like to thank the Westfield Town of the memorial there. Governor McGreevey day, February 20, at the Evangel It will cover basic skills, such as search January 18 at 10:30 a.m. at the Holy are recognized for their participa- Council for once again approving the dis- has spoken openly about his support. Simi- Trinity Gym located on 336 First Church in Scotch Plains. strategies, selecting a search engine tion in the event. Participants are play of the crèche this holiday season. lar action must be taken by New York State To register for the orientation Street in Westfield. required to furnish proof of age and I also extend my thanks to the Knights in order to make the Port Authority comply. and printing online. The Knights of Columbus Free written parental consent. In lieu of of Columbus for storing the crèche and to We have established an on-line petition to Participants must be Westfield Li- Throw Championship is sponsored an entry fee each shooter is asked to the members of the Knights of Columbus this effect at http://www.PetitionOnline.com/ See it all on the Web! brary cardholders to attend and ad- annually, with winners progressing donate two cans of food to help feed who helped assemble and take down the WTCASHES/petition.html. We encourage vance registration is required. All through local, district, and state com- the needy. If you forget your dona- crèche. everyone to sign. See it in Color! classes will be held at the library. For We look forward to displaying the crèche For further information please contact further information or to register, petition. International champions tion the Knights will sell cans of once again in December for the 2003 Christ- [email protected]. are announced by the Knights of food at the Gym the morning of the www.goleader.com please call the Reference Department mas season. “My Daddy is not garbage,” as spoken by at (908) 789-4090. competition. So far we have raised approximately 85 a child who lost her father at the World Trade Holy Trinity Seniors For entry forms or for additional percent of the funds necessary to pay for Center, speaks to the heart of this issue. information call Paul Friel at (908) the crèche. If you would like to make a * * * * * To Meet on Jan. 13 518-0847. contribution please contact me at (908) Personal Injury. . . 232-1189. Diane Horning is the mother of 26 WESTFIELD – The Senior Social The Knights of Columbus is an year-old Matthew, killed at the World Club of Holy Trinity will meet on international Catholic family frater- I wish everyone a Happy and healthy New Year. 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CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK Page 6 Thursday, January 9, 2003 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Ms. Anne Virginia McDevitt Marries Roger T. Cummins Ms. Anne Virginia McDevitt, the in 1997. She received her Master of daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jerome Arts Degree in Health Psychology McDevitt of Scotch Plains and Avon- from Connecticut College in 1999. by-the-Sea, was married on Saturday, After three years at Memorial Sloan August 24, to Roger Timothy Kettering Cancer Center as a re- Cummins. He is the son of Mrs. Patricia searcher in the Department of Psychia- Cummins of Tinton Falls and the late try, she is now with the Department of Thomas Cummins. Integrative Medicine at Columbia The afternoon ceremony took place Presbyterian Medical Center in New at the Church of St. Elizabeth in Avon, York City as a research coordinator. with the Reverend Carl Arico, Monsi- The bridegroom is a 1995 graduate gnor Peter Zaccardo and the Reverend of Ocean Township High School and Maurice Carlton concelebrating the a 1999 graduate of the University of Nuptial Mass. Deacon Robert Gurske Vermont, where he was awarded a of St. Bartholomew the Apostle Ro- Bachelor of Science Degree in Busi- man Catholic Church in Scotch Plains ness Administration. He is employed also officiated. All are friends of the by Bloomberg L.P. in New York City bride’s family. A reception followed at as a sales representative covering the Belmar Fishing Club. Eastern Canada. Escorted down the aisle by her father, A rehearsal dinner party, hosted by the bride wore a white satin gown and the bridegroom’s mother, was held at cathedral-length veil, both designed The Columns in Avon two days be- by Lila Broude just before her retire- fore the wedding. The bride and bride- ment. She carried a bouquet of white groom designed a handfasting cer- and blue hydrangeas and white roses. emony for sundown on the beach The bride was attended by her sis- during the eve of their wedding. It ters, Ms. Kelly McDevitt Connors of was followed by an outside dinner Bronxville, N.Y. and Ms. Molly party for those attending at the home McDevitt Angeles of Jersey City. of the bride’s family. A Sunday brunch Serving as bridesmaids were Ms. for both families took place at Franco’s Maureen Cummins of Garwood and by the Sea in Ocean Grove. Ms. Sharon McSweiney of Spring Following a wedding trip to Lake Lake Heights, the sisters of the bride- Powell in Arizona, and to Bryce Can- groom; Ms. Ann Bonner of Brooklyn, yon and Zion National Park in Utah, MR. AND MRS. RICARDO ANGELES TORRES N.Y. and Avon, Ms. Christine Duffy of (She is the former Ms. Molly Delia McDevitt) MR. AND MRS. ROGER T. CUMMINS the couple resides in Hoboken. (She is the former Ms. Anne Virginia McDevitt) Avon, Ms. Susan Mooney of Arling- ton, Va., Ms. Erin O’Connell of Ocean Grove, Ms. Marcy Rogers of Windham, Me. and Ms. Donna McDevitts Welcome Ms. Molly McDevitt Weds Additional Youth Programs Wolpert of Hoboken. All the attendants wore blue silk Madelyn Rose Offered By Torah Center beaded tops with silk shantung Ti- John and Martha-Jo McDevitt of betan skirts and carried nosegays of Avon-by-the-Sea have announced Ricardo Angeles Torres WESTFIELD – The Union County Center, will meet on the second and hydrangeas. the birth of their daughter, Madelyn Ms. Molly Delia McDevitt, the dessert and dancing. Torah Center has revealed several fourth Mondays of each month, be- Michael Cummins of New York City Rose McDevitt, on Wednesday, Au- daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jerome The bride wore her mother’s wed- more children’s programs for the up- ginning January 13. was the best man for his brother. The gust 21, at 9:33 a.m. at Riverview McDevitt of Scotch Plains and Avon- ding gown for both the New Jersey and coming winter session. Classes are Youngsters ages 9 to 12 may join ushers included the bridegroom’s other Medical Center in Red Bank. by-the-Sea, was married on Saturday, Mexico ceremonies. During the former, open to Jewish children and teenag- the Chess Club and learn tactics, strat- brothers, Thomas Cummins of Madelyn weighed 7 pounds and February 16, to Ricardo Angeles her hair was pulled back with fresh ers of all ages and backgrounds. egies and chess notation in a five- Scottsdale, Ariz., John Cummins and 5 ounces and measured 20 inches in Torres. He is the son of Mrs. Augustina flowers and at the latter she wore her “The Jewish Youth Club,” for ages week series of classes beginning on Edward Cummins, both of Neptune; length at birth. Torres Perez of Mexico City and the mother’s mantilla from her parents’ seven to 11, will meet for various January 15. John McDevitt of Avon-by-the-sea, the The baby’s maternal grandpar- late Lucas Angeles Vasquez. 1965 wedding and carried locally activities on the first and third Members will have an opportu- brother of the bride; John Bickart of ents are Dona-Rae and Steve Yaussi The Nuptial Mass was celebrated grown white orchids. Wednesday of each month, from 4:45 nity to practice under tournament Hoboken, John Paladino of of Henderson, N.Y. and Christine by the Reverend Tomas Redondo A post rehearsal barbecue was held to 6 p.m., beginning January 15. conditions and may even enter the Middletown, Jason Rachlin of New and Joe Grant of Watertown, N.Y. Hernandez in the Church of Santa on the eve of the wedding at the bride’s Mitzvah projects will include vis- 2003 U.S. Amateur Team Chess York City, Neil Smaldon of Greenwich, Jerome “Monk” and Mari Rosa de Lima, Colonia Condesa, home, and a Sunday Brunch at the iting nursing homes and entertaining Championship Tournament, to be Conn. and David Wagner of Princeton. McDevitt of Scotch Plains and Mexico City. Sandpiper Restaurant in Spring Lake hospitalized children, among other held February 15 to 17 at the Paul Milan, Director of Music for St. Avon-by-the-Sea are her paternal The bride and the bridegroom were concluded the weekend festivities. activities, depending on the interests Parsippany Hilton. Bartholomew’s parish, led a six-piece grandparents. escorted and attended by their parents After a week of entertaining the of the group. The fee for the eight- Classes will be taught by Dr. Rich- ensemble. Ms. Jennifer Cherubini of Martha and Don Eldridge of San and Jose Antonio Nava, the nephew of bridegroom’s family in New Jersey session program is $50. ard Lewis, whose students have won Plainfield, a member of the St. Mateo, Fla. are the baby’s maternal the bridegroom. Ms. Kelly McDevitt and Manhattan, the bride and bride- “Chai Teens” will give students in trophies and attained national rank- Bartholomew Church choir, was the great-grandparents. Connors of Bronxville, N.Y., the sister of groom moved into their apartment in grades 8 to 12 an opportunity to take ing. Each class will run from 5 to 6:30 soloist. Ms. Bonner, a friend of the Lee and Bob Wilderotter of Grand the bride, was one of the readers. A string Jersey City. part in lively discussions while en- p.m. It will include 45 minutes of bride, also sang during the liturgy. Rapids, Mich. and Veronica trio provided music for the ceremony. The bride is a 1990 graduate of joying pizza and drinks. Topics will lessons followed by 45 minutes of Jack Graham, the bride’s cousin from McDevitt of Elizabeth are her pa- A reception was held at the Hotel de Bishop Ahr High School in Edison be guided by the interests of the practice playing chess. Videotapes Beaverton, Ore., was the guitarist; Jerry ternal great-grandparents. Cortes, Centro Historico, Mexico City. and a 1994 graduate of Chestnut Hill group. There will be no charge to and books for home study will be Kavinski of Fanwood was the trum- Two different bands and a disk jockey College in Philadelphia, where she participate. available on loan. The fee for the peter, and Ms. Lisa Milan of Bayonne entertained the guests, including a earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree in The group for grades 8, 9 and 10 series is $35. was the flutist. Miss Cristina Dyogi Holy Trinity Seniors string quartet during the cocktail hour Political Science and Philosophy, will be led by Fruma Wilschanski. It All programs will be held at the and Miss Hyacinth Dyogi, both of and dinner, a wide variety of music for magna cum laude. She studied at the currently meets on the first and third Union County Torah Center, located Scotch Plains, were violinists. To Meet on Jan. 13 dancing and a mariachi band. The National Autonomous University of Mondays of each month, from 6 to 7 at 418 Central Avenue in Westfield. Readers included Ms. McDevitt WESTFIELD – The Senior Social bride surprised her husband and guests Mexico in Mexico City, while doing p.m. The group for grades 11 and 12, For more information, please call the Angeles, Mark Connors, the brother- Club of Holy Trinity will meet on by singing a dramatic song to him volunteer work in Cuerna-Yaco and led by Rabbi Levi Block of the Torah Torah Center at (908) 789-5252. in-law of the bride; Christopher Penn Monday, January 13, at 1:30 p.m. in accompanied by the mariachis. traveling through Mexico and Cen- of Oyster Bay, N.Y. and Keith Stephan the gymnasium of the elementary The bridegroom surprised every- tral America. of Boston, friends of the bridegroom school. one by arranging a fireworks display She was awarded her Juris Doctor from college. The program will feature music by above the open air reception area dur- Degree from Seton Hall University in A 1993 graduate of Bishop Ahr the Harmonica Band of the Union ing their first dance, a romantic song 1998 and admitted to the New York High School in Edison, the bride Township Recreation Department. by Luis Miguel. Bar Association in 1999. Ms. McDevitt )+- earned a Bachelor of Science Degree A trip to the Hunterdon Hills Play- The bride’s family hosted a dinner at Angeles is a Procurement Contracts )+- in Health/Fitness, cum laude, from house on Tuesday, January 21, will the Casa de Azulejos (House of Tiles) Consultant for Met Life Inc. in Long Springfield College in Massachusetts include lunch and a show. for the American guests on the eve of Island City, N.Y. the wedding. 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Meetings include a study of dif- WESTFIELD – Westfield UNICO Ms. Liebrich and Ms. Hanley are For information about applying to ferent breeds of horses, tack (equip- will hold its Seventh Annual Pig Roast two of 265 AmeriCorps*NCCC mem- an AmeriCorps program, please call ment), the care of horses and a field at 7 p.m. on Saturday, January 18, at bers currently serving in the Western (800) 942-2677 (1-800-94-ACORP) trip. Marilyn Davis is the adult the Knights of Columbus Hall on Region based at McClellan Park (for- or visit www.americorps.org. leader of the club. South Avenue in Garwood. merly McClellan Air Force Base) in The 4-H Horse Club meets on the Funds raised will be donated to- Sacramento, Calif. first Saturday of each month until wards scholarships, mental health, During their 10 months of service, June. Meetings take place from 10 Cooley’s Anemia and many local Corps members work in teams of 10 to Dr. Lipson to Discuss a.m. to noon at 300 North Avenue, charities. Tickets are $35 if purchased 15 and are deployed across the West- Utilizing Computers East, in Westfield. Individuals do not in advance and $40 at the door. ern Region states, including Califor- need to own a horse to be a member. The menu will feature salad, anti- nia, Oregon, Washington, Alaska, In Genealogical Work For more information or for a club pasto (Italian cold cuts and cheese), Hawaii, Utah, Nevada, Arizona, Idaho WESTFIELD — “The Role of application, please call the 4-H office roast pork with applesauce, rosemary- and the territories of Guam and Sa- Computers in Genealogy: Past, at (908) 654-9854, or send an email to flavored Longhots, Italian cookies moa. Present and Future” will be the topic Jim Nichnadowicz, County Agent, at and coffee. Wine, beer and soda will The campus’ 24 teams provide sup- of Dr. Stanley Lipson, Professor of [email protected]. also be included. port to faith-based, community ser- Computer Science at Kean Univer- The Rutgers Cooperative Exten- In addition, Westfield UNICO will vice organizations and government sity, in a presentation before the sion 4-H Program of Union County hold its annual homemade wine tast- CUTTING FOR A CAUSE…Valerie Eaton was inspired by others to donate 12 agencies. They are on 24-hour call, if inches of her hair to Locks of Love, an organization that helps provide wigs for Genealogical Society of the West is fully insured and is affiliated with ing contest, with a plaque awarded as children with cancer. Valerie, 12, attends Park Middle School in Scotch Plains. needed, to aid disaster relief efforts Fields. Rutgers University and the County first prize. Many door prizes will be Pictured with Valerie is Stephanie Ballou, of Salon One Seventeen in Cranford. Ms. anywhere in the country. The discussion will take place at of Union. available as well. Ballou cut and styled Valerie’s hair for free. AmeriCorps*NCCC projects are 10 a.m. on Saturday, January 11, in Rutgers Cooperative Extension Interested individuals are encour- directed in five focus categories: the the Meeting Room of the Westfield provides information and educa- aged to contact the organization in environment, education, public Memorial Library, located at 550 tional services to all people with- advance. For tickets, please call Westfield Hadassah Names safety, human needs and homeland East Broad Street. The public is out regard to sex, race, color, na- Charles Grillo at (908) 654-3717. security. invited and refreshments will be This year’s projects included such served. Mrs. Thau ‘Woman of Year’ things as National Forest trail and One of the first members of the WESTFIELD – Carole Thau was ents, one of the organization’s major camp restorations; tutoring youth; Genealogical Society in Westfield, Westfield Library Reveals recently chosen by her peers as annual fundraisers. community security projects and organized in 1979, Dr. Lipson has Westfield Hadassah’s Woman of the This past May, Mrs. Thau was pre- public housing construction and re- used a computer for 40 of his 46 Winter Story Time Dates Year. sented with the 16th an- habilitation. years of genealogical research. He She was among the nual National Leader- Through AmeriCorps*NCCC, is a graduate of Trinity College and WESTFIELD – The Westfield Wednesday program. honorees at the North- ship Award. In March of adults ages 18 to 24 are encouraged has a doctorate from Columbia Memorial Library, located at 550 “Time for Tales,” a story time for ern New Jersey Region’s 2000, she went on a Fed- to commit to 10 months of commu- University. East Broad Street, has announced a children three-and-a-half to five Myrtle Wreath lun- eration Mission to Israel nity service. In return, Corps mem- He is the author of “Westfield in variety of children’s programs for years old, will be held on Mondays, cheon, which was held and visited all the bers receive room and board, a mod- the Golden Age of Postcards,” high- the winter season. January 13 to February 10 (except on November 24 at The Hadassah facilities there. est living allowance and, upon suc- lighting Westfield’s past, and is pres- Story Time for “Little Listeners,” January 20), from 1:30 to 2 p.m. and Venetian in Garfield. In addition to Hadassah, cessful completion of the program, a ently curator of the Westfield His- ages two to three-and-a-half years repeated on Fridays, January 17 to Mrs. Thau has been a she is an active member $4,725 Education Award that can be torical Society. old with an accompanying adult, February 14, from 10:30 to 11 a.m. longtime member of of Temple Emanu-El in used for educational advancement or will be held on Tuesdays, February Individuals should choose only one Hadassah, but after retir- Westfield. 4 to March 11, or Wednesdays, Feb- day per week for story time. ing in 1993 found her She and her husband Calvary Lutheran to Host ruary 5 to March 12, from 10:30 to Children in kindergarten and niche in the Westfield of 45 years, Paul, live in 11 a.m. Participants are asked to above are invited to participate in chapter. She worked on Berkeley Heights. They choose either the Tuesday or the library’s After School Activities membership, the art have two daughters, Dr. Churches at Hymn Festival Program. This one-hour program show, was programming Carole Thau Rona Thau of Ventura, Seminar Announced will meet on selected Thursdays vice president for three Calif. and Robin CRANFORD – The Calvary Woodbury; Holy Trinity Church in from 3:45 to 4:45 p.m. and includes years and served as President from Plattman, who resides with her hus- Lutheran Church in Cranford will Nutley; St. John Church in Summit On Business Writing stories, crafts, videos and refresh- 1998 to 2000. band, Stephen, and two children, host five other Lutheran churches and Holy Trinity Church in ments, all celebrating a special Thereafter, she was chapter advi- Lauren and Jake, in Berkeley from throughout New Jersey at a Hasbrouck Heights. For Foreign-Born theme or event. sor and Co-Chairwoman of Godpar- Heights. hymn festival on Sunday, January The combined choirs will sing WESTFIELD — Dr. Nancy Barr, The dates and themes are as fol- 19. hymns from a wide span of history Director of Client Relations for Dia- lows: January 23, “Winter Fun”; “Marching in the Light of God,” and cultures in a cooperative ven- mond Associates in Westfield, will February 13, “Valentine’s Day,” and Religion-Science Dialogue a festival of hymns for the season ture. present “Writing for the Foreign-Born March 13, “St. Patrick’s Day.” after Epiphany, will be presented at The public is invited to attend the Executive” at United Trust’s Com- All story times are drop-in but 7 p.m. festival. There is no admission munity Education Center, located at attendance is limited, so partici- To Focus on End Times Dr. Donald Busarow, an Ohio- charge; however, a free-will offer- 209 West Second Street in Plainfield. pants are encouraged to arrive early based church music composer, or- ing will be accepted. A reception The seminar is scheduled for Thurs- and to sign in immediately at the WESTFIELD — The public is in- including notions of what is life, ganist and college professor, will with refreshments will follow the day, January 16, from 10 a.m. to noon. Children’s Desk. Once the maxi- vited to a religion and science dia- what is a person and what is God’s direct and perform. He will be ac- performance. It is designed to assist those for whom mum is reached, no additional chil- logue on Thursday, January 23, at purpose, as well as on the tradi- companied by trumpets, oboe, clari- The Calvary Lutheran Church is English is a second language in de- dren will be accepted, even if they 7:30 p.m. at the First Congrega- tional concepts of the End Times, net, French horn and flute. located at 108 Eastman Street. Fur- veloping basic English writing skills arrive before the program begins. tional Church in Westfield, located including the Second Coming. Joining Calvary’s choir will be ther information and directions to and applying them to business writ- Children must be the appropriate at 125 Elmer Street. They will also be encouraged to those from Grace Church in the church are available by calling ing. ages for the program and must have The topic will be “Cosmic End raise concerns and ideas. Mendham; St. Stephen Church in (908) 276-2418. The program will be offered free of their own Westfield Library card. Times: The Future of the Universe,” charge but seating is limited. To reg- For further information, please call in which participants will have the ister in advance, please call (908) the library’s Children’s Department opportunity to examine scientific 753-7364. at (908) 789-4090. speculations about the end of the universe and life and how spiritual lives and outlook is or can be influ- S.A.R. to Hear Discussion enced by this. Attendees will discuss the impact On Women In Revolution of various theories on spirituality, WESTFIELD – The West Fields Municipal Building, located at 425 Ketubah Unit Plans Chapter of the Sons of the American East Broad Street, on Tuesday, Janu- Revolution will meet at 8 p.m. in the ary 14. Buttonwood Dinner Community Room of the Westfield The meeting will feature Mark COUNTY — The B’nai B’rith Lender, Interim Dean of Advanced Ketubah Married Couples Unit (40+) Graduate Studies at Kean University will meet for dinner at the Button- and a frequent speaker in the Union wood Manor, Route 34 in Matawan, County area on Revolutionary War on Sunday, January 12, at 6 p.m. history. He will present a program on The cost is the price of each the “Role of Women in the Revolu- attendee’s own dinner. Non-members tionary War.” are welcome to attend. Interested in- The meeting, which is open to the dividuals are asked to respond by public, will include the Westfield and calling Barbara at (732) 264-6604 by Cranford chapters of the Daughters of tomorrow, Friday, January 10. the American Revolution.

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To adopt or for other information, please call (908) 688-1073 and press Open 7 Days SUNDAY 1-5 8 for cat adoption or 1 for dog adop- tion to leave a message. Other pets available for adoption may be seen at www.pfa.petfinder.org. People for Animals urges people to HENKEL-HARRIS stop the cycle of homeless pets by Rice Carved Bed altering their pets and any outside SALE 45% Off cats they may be feeding. For low cost spay/neuter information, please call the People for Animals Clinic at (908) 964-6887. Spa/neuter surgery costs range from $35 to $55 and include rabies and distemper vaccinations. CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK Page 8 Thursday, January 9, 2003 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG C OMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION John H. Shea, 88, Was Awarded Patent; DEATH NOTICE Co-Owner of Pen Manufacturing Firm – Obituaries – Gerald Sweeney, Sr., 82, Avid Golfer; John H. Shea, 88, of Basking Ridge He was predeceased by a daughter, Was Founding Partner of Law Firm died on Friday, December 27, at his Eileen S. Spingler. DEATH NOTICE home. Surviving are his wife of 58 years, Gerald Owen Sweeney, Sr., age 82, Sweeney. Born and raised in Jersey City, he Dorothy Kelly Shea; two daughters, Edmund K. Faltermayer, 75, Author; died on Friday, January 3, 2003, at his All friends and relatives are invited was a graduate of Lincoln High Janet S. Manahan of Sutton, Mass. home in Hinsdale, Ill., following a to join a memorial service and celebra- School. He had lived in Scotch Plains and Linda S. Hasenfus of Westfield; long and well-fought battle with leu- tion of his life on Saturday, February 8, for 40 years before moving to Bask- two sons, John T. Shea of Basking President of Westfield Library Board kemia. 2003 at the Community Presbyterian ing Ridge in 1999. He also main- Ridge and Terry Shea of Scotch Edmund Kase Faltermayer, 75, of In recent years, Mr. Faltermayer Born in Chicago, Ill. on January 21, Church, 39 North Prospect Avenue, tained residences in Jefferson, Me. Plains; a sister, Ruth Shea; three broth- Westfield died on Saturday, January wrote on personal finance (“One 1920, he was a resident of Hinsdale for Clarendon Hills, Ill. at 11 a.m. and Kiawah Island, S.C. ers, Albert Shea, Warren Shea and 4, at Overlook Hospital in Summit, Retiree’s Nasty Surprises,” December 37 years. Mr. Sweeney was a graduate In lieu of flowers, memorials may Mr. Shea had been an owner of Vernon Shea; 12 grandchildren and due to complications of 25, 1995); industrial of DePauw University in 1943 and be made in his name to Wellness Rotary Pen Corporation in two great-grandchildren. Amyotrophic Lateral competitiveness (“Invest John Marshall Law School in 1950. House, 131 North County Line Road, Kenilworth, a company founded by A Mass was offered on Thursday, Sclerosis, also known as or Die,” cover story, Feb- A World War II United States Navy Hinsdale, Ill. 60521 or St. Thomas his father in New York City, prior to January 2, at the Church of Saint Lou Gehrig’s disease. ruary 22, 1993) and veteran, Mr. Sweeney saw active duty Hospice, 8230 South Madison Av- retiring. James in Basking Ridge. Interment Born on September 4, health care reform (“Will as a PT boat captain in the South enue, Burr Ridge, Ill. 60527. Mr. He began working with his father will be private at a later date. 1927 in Philadelphia, Pa., the Cost Cutting in Pacific. Following graduation from Sweeney will be greatly missed by while in high school and, along with Arrangements were under the di- he attended Central High Health Care Kill You?,” law school, he became the founding his family, friends and colleagues. two brothers, was an owner of the rection of the Gallaway & Crane Fu- School in Philadelphia. October 31, 1994). partner of the law firm of Sweeney and The Elliston Funeral Home in family pen manufacturing business. neral Home, Inc. in Basking Ridge. He earned a Bachelor of He retired from Riman, Ltd. and appeared before the Hinsdale is in charge of the arrange- The company produced pen points Memorial donations may be made Arts Degree with honors Fortune’s full-time staff Illinois Appellate and Supreme courts. ments. for fountain pens and later expanded to Healthy Kids, 35 Elm Street, in English from in 1994 and continued Mr. Sweeney was on the faculty of January 9, 2003 into ballpoint pen manufacturing. In Damariscotta, Me. 04543, Attention: Haverford College in as a contributing editor the Illinois Institute for Continuing 1968, Mr. Shea was granted a United Andrea Vassallo. 1949 and a Master of Arts of the magazine’s Indus- Legal Education and was the former States patent for a ballpoint pen design. January 9, 2003 Degree in Russian Stud- trial Management and Chairman of the Illinois State Bar DEATH NOTICE ies from Harvard Univer- Edmund Faltermayer Technology section. In Association Commission on Work- sity in 1953. He served in the United 2001, he completed a children’s ers’ Compensation Law. Helen Sturges Anne S. Bishop, 80, Active in Genealogy, States Navy from 1953 to 1955, retir- novel, “Clouds Go Wild,” publica- A respected member of the Chi- On January 3, 2003, Helen ing as a lieutenant. tion pending. cago legal community for over 50 Donaldson Sturges, of Parkville, Historical and Culinary Organizations As a staff reporter for The Wall Street Mr. Faltermayer was the President years, Mr. Sweeney retired in 2000 at Md., formerly of Westfield. Beloved Anne S. Bishop, 80, of Scotch Plains Arrangements were under the di- Journal from October 1955 to June of the Westfield Memorial Library the age of 80. He was referred to by his wife of the late Heyward Sturges, died on Thursday, December 26, at rection of the Gray Funeral Home, 1963, Mr. Faltermayer covered the Board from 2001 to 2002. He was a friends in the Illinois Bar Association devoted mother of Barbara Kraus her home. 318 East Broad Street in Westfield. Defense Department in Washington, member of the Dutch Treat Club of as a true gentleman and a consum- and her late husband, John, of Con- Born in Nashville, Tenn., she had January 9, 2003 D.C. and served as a correspondent in New York City, the Echo Lake Coun- mate professional. necticut and Marilyn Thorn and her lived there until moving to Fanwood in Germany. He made three extensive try Club of Westfield and The Presby- An avid golfer, Mr. Sweeney was a husband, Allan, of Parkville, Md., 1955. She relocated to Westfield in Herbert Bramnick, 85 reporting trips to the former Soviet terian Church in Westfield. longtime member of the Ruth Lake cherished grandmother of Sharon, 1966 and then to Scotch Plains in 1986. Herbert Bramnick, 85, of Delray Union that resulted in more than a Surviving are his wife, Frances Country Club and served as its Presi- Molly, John, Allison, Kimberly, Jen- Mrs. Bishop was a member of the Beach, Fla. died on Tuesday, Decem- score of feature articles, including Crigler Faltermayer of Westfield; a dent in 1974. His love for Steamboat nifer and the late James, loving great National Society of the Daughters of ber 31, at his residence. one in which First Deputy Premier son, Steven Faltermayer of Glenwood Springs, Colo. was clearly demon- grandmother of seven. She is also the American Revolution; the Na- Born in Philadelphia, he was a life- Anastas Mikoyan fumed at America’s Springs, Colo.; a daughter and son- strated when Mr. Sweeney, an expert survived by many nieces and neph- tional Society of the United States long resident of Plainfield. He retired reluctance to buy his country’s goods. in-law, Charlotte and Stephan Doll- alpine skier, achieved “ski free” sta- ews. Daughters of 1812; United Daugh- to the east coast of Florida in 1991. Mr. Faltermayer moved to Fortune ing of Scotch Plains; a sister, Mary tus following his 70th birthday. Mrs. Sturges had lived in Westfield ters of the Confederacy; First Fami- Mr. Bramnick had been the owner magazine in July 1963, where he Harrison of Abington, Pa., and a He is survived by his loving wife, for 68 years. She was a volunteer at lies of Tennessee, and the Boston and of Lazaar’s Stationers in Plainfield served as writer and editor until his brother, William Faltermayer of Lower Betty Ray of Hinsdale, Ill.; four chil- Overlook Hospital and for Meals on New York Culinary Historians. for more than 50 years. death, save for a 16-month stint as an Gwynedd, Pa. dren, Rebecca (Jerrold) Barton of Wheels. She was a member of the She also was a member of the Surviving are his wife of 55 years, editorial writer and columnist at LIFE, Visitation is scheduled from 5 to 8 Wheaton, Ill., Susan (Maurice) First Congregational Church in Woman’s Club of Westfield; the Ge- Babette Morvay Bramnick; two sons a sister magazine. Having grown ac- p.m. tomorrow, Friday, January 10, McClelland of Westfield, N.J., Gerald Westfield. There will be a memorial nealogical Society of the West Fields; and daughters-in-law, Jim and Gale customed to the clean streams and at the Dooley Colonial Funeral (Linda) Sweeney, Jr. of Hinsdale, Ill. service on Saturday, January 18, 2003 the Westfield Historical Society; the Bramnick of Miami, Fla. and Jon and neatly-manicured parks of Europe, Home, 556 Westfield Avenue in and Brian (Betsy) Sweeney of at 2 p.m. at the First Congregational Mountainside Garden Club; the His- Patricia Brentano Bramnick of he was appalled by the filthy air and Westfield. A memorial service will Hinsdale, Ill.; 11 grandchildren; one Church, 125 Elmer Street, Westfield. torical Society of Scotch Plains and Westfield, and four grandchildren, garbage-strewn subways he found be held on Saturday, January 11, at great-grandchild, and a brother, Arrangements are by the family Fanwood; Colonial Westfield Lauren, Michael, Brent and Abigail upon returning to New York City. 10 a.m. at The Presbyterian Church Donald, of San Ramon, Calif. owned Evans Chapel of Memories, Questers and the Avon Park, Fla. His- Bramnick. He vented his outrage in a series of in Westfield. He is preceded in death by his par- 8800 Harford Road, Parkville. torical and Genealogical Societies. A memorial service was held on six Fortune articles emphasizing the Memorial contributions may be ents, Marion and Gerald Wellington January 9, 2003 Mrs. Bishop was the former Presi- Thursday, January 2, in Delray Beach. need to clean up the environment. made to The ALS Association, dent of the Westfield League of Women Burial followed at the Lakeside Me- One of them, “We Can Afford Clean Greater Philadelphia Chapter, 500 Voters. She also served as a docent at morial Cemetery in Miami. Air,” was the first in a major business Office Center Drive, Suite 340, Fort Ellen Tepper, 86, Muhlenberg Volunteer; the Miller-Cory House Museum in January 9, 2003 publication to call upon industrial Washington, Pa. 19034-3214; the Westfield, where she performed Colo- polluters to clean up their act. Muscular Dystrophy Association, Chaired Service Shop and Auxiliary nial cooking demonstrations. Teresina Tammaro, 91 His series grew into a book, “Redo- ALS Division, 3300 East Sunrise Ellen Ream Tepper, 86, of Edison ing served as Chairwoman for both Additionally, she was the author or Teresina Pasquariello Tammaro, 91, ing America,” published by Harper & Drive, Tucson, Ariz. 85718-3299 and died on Tuesday, December 31, at the the Service Shop and the Women’s co-author of four books on historical of Westfield died on Sunday, January 5, Row in 1968, which was called “im- the Westfield Volunteer Rescue Ashbrook Nursing and Rehabilita- Auxiliary. cooking, two published by the New at her home. pressive” by Senator Edmund Muskie Squad, P.O. Box 356, Westfield tion Center in Scotch Plains. Surviving is her husband, Bertram Jersey Historical Society, one by the Born and raised in Italy, she came to and “direct, practical and down-to- 07091. Born and raised in Buffalo, N.Y., K. Tepper of Somerset. Miller-Cory Museum and one pri- the United States in 1965 and settled in earth” by The New Yorker. January 9, 2003 she had lived in Plainfield, then in Funeral services were held on Fri- vately published. Westfield. Scotch Plains for 30 years, before day, January 3, at the Memorial Fu- She was an alumna of Peabody Mrs. Tammaro was a homemaker. moving to Edison 17 years ago. neral Home, 155 South Avenue in College in Nashville, now a division She was predeceased by her hus- Philip Robinson, Jr., 72, Was Manager; Mrs. Tepper was a volunteer at Fanwood. Interment followed at Hill- of Vanderbilt University. band, Nicola Tammaro, in 1990, and by Muhlenberg Regional Medical Cen- side Cemetery in Scotch Plains. Surviving are her husband of 59 a grandchild. ter in Plainfield for many years, hav- January 9, 2003 years, Robert M. Bishop; retired Se- Surviving are three daughters, Maria Past President of Staten Island Chamber nior Vice President of the New York Sclama of Westfield, Mena Conato of Philip E. Robinson, Jr., 72, of Mo. in 1975. William F. Dlouhy, 93, Served 19 Years Stock Exchange; three sons, Donald Italy and Giuseppina Salluce of Califor- Westfield died on Saturday, January Mr. Robinson had worked as a M. Bishop of Beijing, China, Robert nia; three sons, Anthony Tammaro and 4, at Union Hospital in Union. Manufacturing Division Manager M. Bishop, Jr. of Canton, Ohio and Aldo Tammaro, both of Westfield, and Born in Scranton, Pa. in 1930, he for Procter & Gamble prior to retir- As Westfield’s Assistant Town Engineer Rowan J. S. Bishop of Westbrook, Salvatore Tammaro of Clark; a sister, was the son of the late Philip E. and ing in 1989 after 37 years with the William F. Dlouhy, 93, of Edison lic Church in Westfield. Burial took Me.; three daughters, Anne Selene Carmela Conte of Belgium; 19 grand- Catherine Raub Robinson. He company. died on Saturday, January 4, at JFK place at Fairview Cemetery in Bennett of Woodstock, Conn., Eliza- children and 18 great-grandchildren. moved to Westfield from St. Louis, He graduated from Hamilton Col- Medical Center in Edison. Westfield. beth M. Speed of Charlotte, N.C. and A Mass of Christian Burial will be lege in 1952 and received his Mas- Born in New York City and raised Arrangements were under the di- Regina J. M. Bergeland of New York offered at 10 a.m. today, Thursday, Janu- ter of Business Administration De- in Union, he had lived in Westfield rection of the Dooley Colonial Home, City; a sister, Patricia Maraz of Nash- ary 9, at the Holy Trinity Roman Catho- Carolyn Kramer, 71 gree from the University of Chi- for 14 years. He was a resident of 556 Westfield Avenue in Westfield. ville; two brothers, John Rowan and lic Church in Westfield. Burial will be Carolyn Kildare Kramer, 71, of cago in 1962. Edison since 1967. January 9, 2003 Manson Rowan, also of Nashville; at Fairview Cemetery in Westfield. Newtown Square, Pa. died on Satur- Mr. Robinson was an officer in the Mr. Dlouhy had been the Assistant nine grandchildren and two great- Visitation will take place at 9 a.m. day, January 4, at Abington Memo- United States Navy from 1952 to Town Engineer for the Town of Cesar Raposo, 44 grandchildren. today at the Dooley Colonial Home, rial Hospital in Abington, Pa. 1956, serving aboard the U.S.S. Coral Westfield for 19 years, retiring in Cesar Raposo, 44, of Scotch Plains A Funeral Mass was offered on 556 Westfield Avenue in Westfield. Born in Philadelphia on October 3, Sea and the U.S.S. Forrestal. 1978. died on Wednesday, January 1, at his Monday, December 30, at the Im- In lieu of flowers, memorial contri- 1931, she had lived in Westfield be- He was Past President of the Staten Prior to that, he had been an engi- home. maculate Heart of Mary Roman butions may be made to Trinity Hos- fore relocating to Newtown Square. Island Chamber of Commerce and neer for Grussman & Kreh Civil Engi- Born in San Miguel, Azores, he had Catholic Church in Scotch Plains. pice, 354 Union Avenue, Elizabeth She attended Middlebury College served as a Trustee of St. Vincent’s neering in Elizabeth for 32 years. lived in Newark before moving to Burial followed at Fairview Cemetery 07208. in Middlebury, Vt., where she ma- Medical Center on Staten Island. He attended the Newark College of January 9, 2003 Scotch Plains 29 years ago. in Westfield. jored in French. An active member of The Presbyte- Engineering and was a member of the Mr. Raposo worked as a mechanic A homemaker, Mrs. Kramer was a rian Church in Westfield, he served as New Jersey Society of Municipal at R. Raposo, Inc. in Roselle. member of Le Petit Coin de France, a an elder and worked on stewardship Engineers. Surviving are his mother, Judith local enthusiasts group. She also sang and capital campaign committees. Mr. Dlouhy graduated in 1926 from Raposo; a daughter, Jessica Patton; a NICHOLAS A. GIUDITTA, III with the Jersey Lyric Opera chorus He also was a board member at the Union High School, where he played son, Cesar Raposo; a sister, Delfina and served on the board of the Musi- Westfield Tennis Club for several football. Carreiro; two brothers, Renato ATTORNEYCLEARANCE! AT LAW cal Club of Westfield. years. He was predeceased by a daughter, Raposo and Serafin Raposo, and two She was predeceased by her par- Surviving are his wife of 47 years, Carol Ringo, in 1974; a brother, Frank grandchildren. 476 SOUTH AVENUE E. ents, Harrison G. Kildare and Flo- Ann Partridge Robinson; a son, Philip Dlouhy, and a sister, Rose Sasse. A Funeral Mass was offered on rence Ellson Kildare. David Robinson of Greenwich, Surviving are his wife of 62 years, Monday, January 6, at St. CRANFORD, NJ 07016 Surviving are her husband, Conn.; a daughter, Jane Collins of Marguerite DeGutis Dlouhy; a son, Bartholomew the Apostle Roman Frederick Kramer; a daughter, Chris- Westfield, and two grandsons. William R. Dlouhy of Annandale; a Catholic Church in Scotch Plains. tine Kramer Tresselt of Gettysburg, A memorial service will be held at daughter, Jeanne M. Shea of Interment followed at Hillside Cem- 908. 709. 1999 Pa.; a son, Jonathan Kildare Kramer 2 p.m. on Saturday, January 10, at The Westfield; 13 grandchildren and etery in Scotch Plains. of Wayne; a sister, Ann Frankhouse of Presbyterian Church in Westfield. seven great-grandchildren. Arrangements were handled by the GENERAL PRACTICE INCLUDING: Mechanicsburg, Pa., and three grand- Arrangements are under the direc- A Mass of Christian Burial was Memorial Funeral Home, 155 South sons. tion of the Higgins and Bonner Echo held yesterday, Wednesday, January Avenue in Fanwood. Private services were held yester- Lake Funeral Home in Westfield. 8, at the Holy Trinity Roman Catho- January 9, 2003 •ESTATE PLANNING •PERSONAL INJURY day, Wednesday, January 8, in In lieu of flowers, memorial dona- •ELDER LAW •ZONING Broomall, Pa., under the direction of tions may be made to The Presbyte- •WILLS AND TRUSTS •MUNICIPAL COURT the Frank C. Videon Funeral Home. rian Church in Westfield, 140 Moun- Fred J. Rey, Jr., Was Retired Plumber; •REAL ESTATE •COMMERCIAL LITIGATION Interment was at Arlington Cemetery tain Avenue, Westfield 07090 and in Drexel Hill, Pa. directed to the Pass It On Campaign. Active In Local Knights of Columbus January 9, 2003 January 9, 2003 Fred J. Rey, Jr. of Fanwood died on East Orange before moving to Friday, December 27, at his home. Fanwood 30 years ago. Born in Newark, he had lived in Mr. Rey retired in 1990 after more than 30 years as a member of Plumb- Dooley Funeral Service, Inc. Lt. Col. William Hanna ers Local No. 24 in Springfield. aught in the Lieutenant Colonel William Wil- He served in the United States Army Caring & Courteous Service to the C son Hanna, United States Air Force during the Korean Conflict. retired, 77, of Elizabeth City, N.C., He was a member of the Monsignor Cranford / Westfield Area Since 1913 died on Wednesday, January 1, in the Henry J. Watterson Council No. 1711, Medicaid confusion? Albemarle Hospital in Elizabeth City. Knights of Columbus, and had served Born in Westfield to the late Hamp- for many years as a Trustee of its ® ton and Ethel Jarvis Hanna, he had Columbian Club. Westfield Forethought funeral planning lived in Virginia Beach, Va. before He was predeceased by a son, Carl 556 Westfield Avenue relocating to Elizabeth City. J. Rey, in 1999. can help. Lieutenant Colonel Hanna had Surviving are his wife, Mary A. 233-0255 been associated with and later retired Jefferis Rey; a daughter, Mary Poskay John L. Dooley from the Hampton Hanna & Son In- of Branchburg, and three grandchil- Manager surance Agency. He had also worked dren. Find out how with Rockwell International and C. A Mass of Christian Burial was Lloyd Johnson while residing in Vir- offered on Tuesday, December 31, at by calling... ginia Beach. St. Helen’s Roman Catholic Church He was predeceased by a son, Mark in Westfield. Interment took place at Wilson Hanna. Fairview Cemetery in Westfield. Surviving are his wife, Patricia Arrangements were under the di- Akers Hanna, and two sisters, Ethel rection of the Gray Funeral Home, Cranford FUNERAL Wilson Hanna Booth of Summerville, 318 East Broad Street in Westfield. DIRECTORS S.C. and Charlotte Ellen Hanna Selvig In lieu of flowers, memorial contri- 218 North Avenue of Tewksbury. butions may be made to the Fanwood 276-0255 – Since 1897 – No services are planned at this time. Rescue Squad, 218 Forest Road, Charles V. Dooley Twiford’s Memorial Chapel in Fanwood 07023 or to the Westfield Elizabeth City is in charge of the Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 356, Manager • WILLIAM A. DOYLE • PAULETTE CRABIEL WAHLER arrangements. Westfield 07091. • DALE SCHOUSTRA • LISA LO RICCO SHARP January 9, 2003 January 9, 2003 Executive Administrator – William A. Doyle WESTFIELD: 318 East Broad St., William A. Doyle, Mgr. • 233-0143 CRANFORD: 12 Springfield Ave., Dale R. 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King Service William Beshears Christine Kandigian Luke Baran Thomas Malaspina Xiao Chen Christine Mruz eighth grade student body were named Victoria Binko Michael Kane Chloe Cherin Jaclyn Nicoll to the First Marking Period Distin- Gregory Boyle Kevin Maus WESTFIELD — Reverend DeForest Prior to serving at First Baptist, Dr. Laryssa Borkowsky Lauren Krichilsky Emily Cataldo Melissa Mc Dermott Christopher Chou Anna Pullicino B. Soaries, Jr., senior pastor of the First Soaries was the Assistant Pastor of the guished Honor Roll and Regular Honor Robert Castelo Anusuya Krishnan Stephanie Christiano Patrick McCabe Theodore Chou Sarah Queller Baptist Church of Lincoln Gardens in Shiloh Baptist Church in Trenton. Ac- Roll for the 2002-2003 academic year. Andrew Castrorao Tim Kuehn Christine Cobuzzi James Meylor Kristina Cofone Jonathan Ramalho Somerset, will be the key- tive in community life since DISTINGUISHED HONOR ROLL AJ Cerami George Kunath Anthony Cocuzza Julienne Niemiera Jessica Cohen Glenn Romano note speaker at Westfield’s his youth, Dr. Soaries Tyler Clark Ryan Kuppersmith Catherine Cordeiro Caitlin Oster G. Peter Cornell Lindsey Romano Martin Luther King, Jr., com- worked for the Urban GRADE 7 – 61 STUDENTS Jordana Confino Alexander Laird Samuel Crawford Adam Rubin Marlee Austin Danielle Masterton Seth Davidson Courtney Phillips memorative service on Mon- League and Operation Caitlin Corkery Allison Land Emily De Rosa Colleen Psomas Tara Daly Peter Rucinsky Erin Bange Matthew McCurdy Lauren Couture Florian Leutwyler Brian Davidson Ryan Salmon day, January 20. PUSH while he was a col- Cameron Banta Rebecca McNulty Aaron Eisenberg Ellen Ramage The service will take place lege student. Leigh Couture John Levidy Christopher Engel Nicole Reich Cecilia De Corral Elizabeth Scanlon Matthew Blutfield Pratik Mehta Stefanie Crosta Nicholas Li Volsi Holly Desantis Brittany Shaykevich at the Presbyterian Church on Dr. Soaries earned a Bach- Caitlin Burke Kimberly Morawski Alena Fleming Matthew Renart Mountain Avenue in elor of Arts Degree from Andrew Cunningham Allison MacDonald Remi Formal Lindsey Ann Sauerwein Ashley Dunnan John-William Sidhom Jessica Campo Marissa Mumford Barbara D’Agosto Mary Mahoney Scott Dyer Leanne Skorge Westfield at 1 p.m., following Fordham University; a Stephen Chan Alexandra Pecora Claire Fox Ian Schwatz a procession from Bethel Bap- Master of Divinity Degree Michael Dibble Katherine Meylor Angelina Garneva William Schwartz Adam Eisen Bryan Smith Christopher Chin Josephine Reinhardt Kathryn Donovan Robert Miller Samaa El-Sherbeini Darrell Ann Smith tist Church on Trinity Place from Princeton Theologi- Alex Colucci Crista Ricci Emily Gee Julie Anne Shelman Emily Doskow Zachary Minken Leanne Hewit Marlena Sheridan William Farrell, 4th Jacqueline Snyder through downtown Westfield. Dr. DeForest Soaries, Jr. cal Seminary; and a Doctor Kyle Cortley Kimberly Ripperger Evan Eisenberg Gregory Morrissey Jonathan Finkel Zachary Sproull Appointed as New of Ministry Degree from Emily Cozzi Stephanie Rowe Christopher Kalis Thomas Sheridan William Eisenberg Haley Mustard Anya Kaplan Melissa Slavin Nicole Finkel Kate Statton Jersey’s 30th Secretary of State by Gov- United Theological Seminary. Joshua David Erin Scialabba Elizabeth Engel Michael Nanna Rachel Fischer Jamie Steiner ernor Christine Todd Whitman, Dr. He was recently recognized by the Ian Devaney James Seip Elizabeth Kline Samantha Vitale Michele Eniclerico Kevin Neylan Bryan Knapp Heather Welham Andrew Ford Thomas Stewart Soaries served from January 1999 to Claremont School of Theology in Benjamin Dornfeld Kevin Shallcross Josefine Eriksson Michael Nika Alexander Forstenhausler Colin Sullivan Jared Dornfeld Allison Sharkey Anna Koehler Molly Williams 2002. Internationally renowned as a Claremont, Calif., with the Kilgore Craig Esposito Gabrielle O’Leary Kate Kovalenko Benjamin Zakarin Sarah Garry Kelsey Sullivan speaker, author and advocate for youth, Award for Creative Ministry. This award Rose Driscoll Deborah Siegel Meghan Evans Corrine Parkinson Andrew Gately Sean Sullivan Maya Fine Pincus Melissa Souto Bryan Krichilsky Aron Zavaro Dr. Soaries was invited by Coretta Scott is presented annually for outstanding Matthew Feniger Ioanna Protogiannis REGULAR HONOR ROLL Melissa Gerckens Katherine Taylor King to be the featured speaker at the and innovative ministry. Vincent Fitzpatrick Danielle Tepper Bryan Fitzpatrick Stephanie Quinton Patrick Gessner James Thayer Matthew Gralla Elena Tinfow GRADE 8 – 120 STUDENTS official Year 2000 Martin Luther King, Born in New York and raised in New Cornelius Fitzpatrick Jorie Richlin-Zack Kimberly Angus Daniel Johnson Ilene Goodman Julia Tomaszewsky Jr. Holiday Celebration in Atlanta, Ga. Jersey, Dr. Soaries resides in Franklin Aidan Granstrand Lindsay Tishberg Michael Fitzpatrick Michael Rodman Kayley Graham James Tonges Britta Greene Ann-Marie Valentine Sara Anthony Troy Johnson A pioneer of faith-based community Park with his wife and twin sons. Christopher Franks Zachary Rubin Peter Antonelli Madeline Joyce Anne Greenberg John Trimble Peter Griesmer Lindsay Walsh Emily Fusco Kirk Sabnani Jiaming Guan Andrea Turitz development, Dr. Soaries led First Bap- Caitlin Hewett Cindy Wang Matthew Anzalone Daniel Kahaner tist Church of Lincoln Gardens in the Ariel Gale Ellen Scariati Seth Applebaum Edward Kane Tegest Hailu Alex Vanarelli ATTENTION! Melanie Jackson Michael Weinberg Brittany Gallagher Tessa Schaaf Emma Hand Nicole Vendetti construction of a new $17 million Dean Kowalski Daniela Weiner Jeremy Barnes Adam Koll church complex. He was also instru- Melissa Gallagher Kelly Seeger Adam Becker Kimberly Legones Caroline Hansen Michael Venezia Benjamin Maimon Hannah Wharam Rachel Ganz Luke Shane William Harbaugh Michael Verrier mental in forming many not-for-profit Are you a student with a Joseph Maran Trevor Yee Caitlin Bludgus Mary Kate Luker entities to serve the community, in- Katherine Gelinne Megan Sherman Eric Brandman Claire MacDonald Matthew Harris Scott Warner flair for writing? Then, maybe Harry Marino Michelle Zaffuto Paige Geraghty Richard Venckus Robert Hay, 3rd Leigh Weissman Lindsay Brown Michael Marks cluding the First Baptist Community “The Student View” is for you! Daniel Markowski Eric Zagorski Joseph Green Benjamin Walker Amanda Hayden Francesca Welham Development Corporation; the Renais- Melanie Brown Christopher Mattes For more details, please con- Catherine Marvin Lisa Zavetz Matthew Green Emily Walus Stephen Heine Gregory Whitman sance Community Development Credit Xinyi (Ed) Zhang Jennifer Burns Natalia Mavrogiannis tact Education Editor Michelle Jared Greene Zacharie Weingarten Robert Cariste Lauren McCurdy Kevin Hennessey Maxwell Wieder Union; CDC Properties Housing Cor- Alexander Greenspan Hannah Weisman Phillip John Ryan Yarusi poration; Renaissance Education & Le Poidevin at (908) 232-4407 REGULAR HONOR ROLL Amanda Carolan Amanda McQuade GRADE 7 – 93 STUDENTS Elizabeth Hawkins Georgette Williamson Patrina Caruana Rebecca McQuade Samuel John Gabriel Yukon Technology Academy; and Harvest of or e-mail [email protected] Domenick Wissel Hope Family Services Network. Alexandra Annis Mila Heneck Terrill Middle School Reports High, Regular Honor Rolls for First Marking Period of Yr. SCOTCH PLAINS – The High Brian Bonacum Ryan McCarthy Sky Cheung Randy Lemence Jennifer Gaglioti Simone March Honor Rolls and Regular Honor Rolls Jenna Bristol Christopher McManus Daniel Ciabattari Jared Lindenberg Genevieve Gilroy Lauren Spirko for Grades 6 through 8 for the 2002- Edward Byron Daniel Meurer Jarek Cohen Andrew Livingston Casey Griffin Kenneth Wasserman 2003 academic term at Terrill Middle Alex Carow Clinton Meyer Janine DeFeo John Loomis Lauren Weissbrod Emily Carow Jonathan Miklas Zachary Feldman Jeremy Mattimore REGULAR HONORS School in Scotch Plains have been David Casmas Jessica Mindo Ian Feller Joanna Naugle revealed by Susan Thul of the school’s GRADE 8 – 50 PUPILS Kelly Cianciotta Michelle Minniti Carina Gerveshi Cecilia Osterman Anne Arasin Matthew Miller Guidance Department. 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Call Mon. - Fri. Between WE ARE THE CHAMPIONS…Franklin Elementary School students in Westfield 9 - 2 to Schedule a Tour competed in the school-level competition of the National Geographic Bee on 201 South Avenue East December 19. Pictured, left to right, are: Sadie Burgdorf, Alexander Cruz, Olivia of our Facility. Magnanini, Samuel McKeown, Michael Oster, Rachel Rickles, Nicholas Roth, Westfield, NJ Jacob Steinfeld, Kelly Sullivan and Sam Tooley. Kelly, a fifth grader, placed first and Rachel, a fourth grader, placed second. Fifth grade teacher Barbara Woerz 654-8885 organized the Bee. She is pictured, far left, back row. CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood Thursday, January 9, 2003 Page 11 Lady Raiders Rip Shabazz, 74-49 Sports Section See Story in January 16 Issue THE WEEK IN SPORTS Pages 11-14 KLIMOWICZ ROLLS IN 16 POINTS, GILLOOLY NETS 14 Unbeaten Lady Raiders Rap Blue Devil Hoopsters, 72-19

By FRED LECOMTE lopsided, 72-19, triumph over Cari Rock guided the Blue Devils Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Westfield High School in Westfield with five points and Melissa Rosen Control of the boards, dogged de- on January 2. Leading the ferocious scored four points. fense, effectiveness with accurate Raider assault was sophomore cen- “You never know what’s going to passing and shooting earned the un- ter Hillary Klimowicz, who scored happen against Westfield because defeated, 5-0 Scotch Plains-Fanwood 16 points, and sophomore point guard they come out aggressive and play High School girls basketball team a Maura Gillooly, who put in 14 points. tough,” explained Raider Head Coach Brian Homm. “We were fortunate everything went well for us. We ran things well today, we pressed a little bit, we got a lot of turnovers and we scored on our opportunities with the fast break.” Other leading Raider scorers were: Chanelle Freeman who finished with nine points, Jenny Burke and Eliza- beth DeCataldo who contributed David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times eight points each and Lindsay BEING CLOSELY GUARDED BY A TIGER...Blue Devil senior center Bobby Wilt, No. 25, is closely guarded by the Pennella who added six points. South Plainfield Tiger center in the Tri-County championship game at Rahway. Lack of size certainly played a vital role in the Blue Devil defeat, but the “never give up” attitude and ‘COCO’, ‘KORF’, HAYES LEAD DEVILS IN SCORING hard play throughout the contest was remarkable. Reflecting on the differ- ence between the two teams, Blue Devil Head Coach Joe Marino said, Westfield Edges J. P. Stevens, “Coming into this game, we focused on keeping the big girl out of the middle. We thought we could match Fred K, Lecomte for The Westfield Leader and The Times up against the perimeter girls, but GIVING IT HER ALL…Blue Devil Cari Rock, No. 21, attempts to block Raider they basically outplayed us. They Falls to Tigers in Tri-County center Hillary Klimowicz, No. 34. The undefeated Raiders outgunned Westfield, managed to keep the ball inside and 72-19 on January 3 in Westfield. CONTINUED ON PAGE 14 By STEVE KRAKAUER contributed a surprise performance three offensive. The Blue Devils out- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times with a team-leading 16 points. rebounded the Hawks 15-8, while For the Westfield Blue Devils boys Westfield began the game strong, outscoring them 27-19. Although COCOZZIELLO HITS 22 PTS, KORFMACHER NETS 12 basketball team, the annual Tri- starting on a 9-0 run while holding they led by eight, Westfield was County Tournament held in Rahway the Hawks to only two shots in the outscored 19-18 after their quick start. each winter has been a time for suc- first three minutes. However, after The third quarter started as Greg cess. Last season, Westfield beat J.P. that fast start, the Blue Devils fizzled, Raiford stepped up huge for J.P. Blue Devil Hoop Boys Scoot Stevens and New Providence before not putting a point on the scoreboard Stevens. Raiford scored 19 of his 23 falling to Cranford in the semis. This for the next four minutes. At the end points in the second half and over- year, Westfield again beat J.P. of the quarter, Westfield led 13-7. time, as well as boarding four. He Stevens, 48-47, in overtime, but fell J.P. Stevens relied heavily on team began the quarter with eight straight Past Raiders in Fourth, 48-46 to South Plainfield, 44-40, in the play, as six different players contrib- points — enough to tie the game at 27. finals of the shortened tourney. uted to their first 12 points. Hayes hit Continuing with the onslaught, In the J.P. Stevens game on Decem- his second and third three-pointers in Nagus Gaioamavitchios hit his sec- By DAVID B. CORBIN late in the fourth quarter and fol- swipes while Cocozziello added ber 27, junior Jan Cocozziello, who’s the second quarter, as well as two ond three-pointer of the game, giving Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times lowed with a crucial steal to scoot the seven rebounds and four steals. remained the only constant for the free throws, giving him 11 of his the Hawks their first lead of the game. Junior guard Jan Cocozziello took Westfield High School boys basket- Sophomore guard Lakiem Lockery team in their first few games, shone team’s 27 points in the half. Raiford finished the quarter with 10 matters into his own hands offen- ball team past host Scotch Plains- led the Raiders in scoring with 12 brightly for Westfield. He scored 11 Westfield forward Joe Korfmacher points, but Westfield still led by two, sively, leading all scorers with 22 Fanwood, 48-46, on January 2. points and freshman center Lance points and grabbed three rebounds. also played a leading role, grabbing 36-34, at the end of the third quarter. points, and junior forward Joe Korfmacher netted 12 points, Thomas led in rebounds with nine Sophomore point guard Eric Hayes five rebounds in the half, as well as CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 Korfmacher hit two key free throws pulled nine rebounds and had three while sinking 10 points and snag- ging two steals. Thomas scored eight of his points LOOMIS WINS 3RD TITLE, FRANCAVILLA REPEATS in the first half where the Raiders gained a 24-20 edge and Cocozziello sank 12 points; however, it was evi- dent that both youthful teams Raider Matmen Take Second struggled with their passing and com- munication, which resulted in a mul- titude of turnovers. “A lot of these kids we have been playing with are freshmen, sopho- At John Goles Invitational mores and juniors and they have always been a part of a winning By DAVID B. CORBIN opponents. If they would have known that he is good at. He has been doing team. I tried to stress to them today, Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times that they needed to pin, it would have that the last couple of matches and ‘you have to refuse to loose,’ and not The Scotch Plains-Fanwood High made the difference.” dominated the field coming down allow us to have a loosing season,” School wrestling team came up a half After beginning the season weigh- from 247 pounds,” cited Scholz. Blue Devil Head Coach Kevin Everly a point shy of sharing the team title at ing 247-lbs, Matt Loomis shed some Junior Derek Francavilla repeated pointed out. “We have a bunch of the John Goles Invitational Tourna- weight, received a bye as the top seed as champion, this time at 125 where kids who work hard and will over- ment in Warren Hills on December and recorded two falls to claim the he recorded a technical fall and a 9- come their passing deficiencies. We 28. Delaware Valley took first with a 215-lb title. 4 decision to reach the finals before made some bad decisions. Our goal 161.5 total followed by the Raiders at “Three times John Goles champ! demolishing Mark Goble of Newton is to be below 15 turnovers per game. 161. The Raiders claimed the most He was in the finals as a freshman in 32 seconds. David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times I would like to see it less than that. individual champions with five fol- and came up short,” commented Sophomore Steve Mineo, the run- GIVING THE GAME A JUMP START...Blue Devil Bobby Wilt, No. 25, and Raider We were well over 15.” lowed by Delaware Valley with three. Scholz. ner-up at 112 last year, recorded two freshman Lance Thomas, No. 15, square off for the jump ball to begin the game. CONTINUED ON PAGE 13 Raider senior Matt Loomis (215-lbs) In his first match of the season falls to reach the finals then handled became the 21st, three-time cham- against heavyweight Dan Manley of Chris Kelly of Delaware Valley, 8-0, pion in the history of the tournament. Kearny, Loomis appeared a bit hesi- to grab the 119-lb. crown. FRESHMAN THOMAS LEADS ALL WITH 15 POINTS “There were plenty of scenarios tant in his 3-2, victory. “He was Junior Andrew Silber won his first where we could have picked up the another Greco wrestler. Matt was Goles title with a 4-2, overtime vic- extra point,” said Raider Head Coach very cautious not to get thrown. He tory in the finals. He recorded a 15-3, John Scholz. “We had a few wres- should have been working angles, majority decision in the quarterfinals Raiders Dwindle Lead, Lose tlers who had tech falls over their under-hooks and throw-bys, things CONTINUED ON PAGE 14 To Somerville Cagers, 47-39 Goods & Services You Need! 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Alexis Gonzalez at 1:27.83 tive events at the 12th Valentine Track and Greg Whitney at 1:29.13 fin- and Field Invitational at Drew Uni- ished third and sixth, respectively, in versity in Madison on December 30. the boys 600-meters. Emily MacNeil The Westfield Blue Devils placed in crossed second in the girls 1,000- seven events, the Raiders placed in meters at 3:09.91 and Annie Onishi five events and the Highlanders came in third in the girls 600-meters placed in five events. with a time of 1:46.49. The Blue Feighner shoved the shot put Devil girls finished fourth in the sprint 51’2.75” to win the event by nearly medley relay at 4:40.23. two feet over his nearest competi- Highlander DiDario (5:17.34) won David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times tion, Doug Alpers of Sparta who by nearly six seconds over Jenn Ennis LOOKING FOR AN OPEN TEAMMATE...Blue Devil forward Joe Korfmacher, heaved the orb 49’5”. Raider Zack (5:23.28) of Roxbury in the girls No. 22, notices that his teammates are being stalked by Tigers.

Fred K. Lecomte for The Westfield Leader and The Times McGuire crossed third in the 1,000- 1,600-meters. Christine McCurdy FIRING OFF…Raider point guard Lakim Lockery, No. 24, nails a 2-pointer meter run with a time of 2:43.38 and came in second in the 300-meter above Panther defenders as Raider Lance Thomas, No. 15 sets up a block. placed fifth in the 1,600-meters with dash with a time of 43.94 and also Lockery sustained an injury late in the first half that proved costly. Somerville a time of 4:40.6. Brian Kopnicki placed fourth in the 55-meter hurdles Westfield Edges J. P. Stevens, rallied for the victory. finished fourth in the 3,200-meters with a time of 9.42. McCurdy, Laura at 10:10.43 and Jenna Balestriere Ronner, Emily Glynn and Cara crossed sixth in the girls 600-meters Abitante took top honors in the girls Falls to Tigers in Tri-County with a time of 1:48.72. sprint medley relay with a time of CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 Raiders Dwindle Lead, Lose Although he cleared a height of 4:27.02. The Highlander boys placed 6’6” in the high jump, the same as fifth in the sprint medley relay with The fourth quarter showed more of Robinson, who finished with 15 winner Justin Wilson of Morristown a time of 3:51.72. the same from Raiford, who helped points and three steals, stole two To Somerville Cagers, 47-39 who tied the meet record, Blue Devil J.P. Stevens tie the game with 54 balls for the Tigers and Bobby Wilt seconds left. D’Martio Viera played blocked two shots for the Blue Dev- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 Viking Cagers Fall Miller Netmen Burn well for the Hawks, scoring eight ils. A slow scoring first quarter ended throughout the first half with two five points. Kamal Brown had four To Elizabeth Girls points and recording three assists with a 6-4 Westfield lead. three-pointers and finished with eight and Mike Walker finished with three UC Vikings, 54-39 and three steals in the game. Viera hit Blue Devil Terrance Bryant came points. Additionally, Fuller picked points. The Union Catholic High School two free throws to tie the game at 45. off the bench and scored five second up Lakiem Lockery’s point-guard “As a senior, I had to step it up for The Millburn High School boys girls basketball team were burned, In overtime, Westfield led 48-47 quarter points, while the entire role after he sustained a game-end- the team but there was little response basketball team burned the Union 29-28, by the hosting Elizabeth Lady with 1:30 left. After a series of turn- Westfield team played tremendous ing injury late in the first half. The in the second half,” said Adeyemo. Catholic Vikings, 54-39, in the con- Minutemen for the Elizabeth Tour- overs, the game ended in that score. D. Although Westfield only man- loss of Lockery proved costly. “We had the lead. We just had to solation game of the Union Catholic nament title at Dunn Center on De- Korfmacher played with a great aged 12 points in the first 12 min- “Since everyone thought that we twist the dagger into them since we Tournament in Scotch Plains on De- cember 28. Tutti Abdur-Rahman sank level of leadership, tallying seven utes, they held the Tigers to zero would lose, since we came in as already smelled the blood, but we cember 30. Darhel Mays led the 0-3 a three-pointer with 1:50 remaining points, eight rebounds, four assists field goals until the middle of the underdogs, I wanted to show every- didn’t. We can’t be giving up big Vikings with 17 points and Doug to give the 4-0 Lady Minuteman the and two steals. second quarter. Sophomore Marquis one that we could step it up. We did, leads like that. With every posses- Britton led the Millers with 23 points. one-point advantage that held until Junior Tyshon Blackmon played Jones tallied 10 total points for the but then, we just fell,” said Fuller. sion, it kept on slipping away further The 3-1 Millers held a 23-21 lead the buzzer. his first game of the year scoring two Tigers, including four from the line “When it counted, Somerville came and further. We tried to step it up at the half but Britton bucketed 16 of Senior Captain Stephanie Green, points and grabbing six rebounds in in the first half. through like they should and we offensively and defensively on both his points in the second half to push who led the 3-1 Vikings with 10 his debut. “When he’s in the game he South Plainfield made a come- weren’t capitalizing on their mis- sides of the ball to get back into the Millburn to respective runs of 17-9 points and 10 rebounds, nailed a gives us a good rebounding pres- back at the end of the first half, takes, while they did.” game but it wasn’t working. It all and 14-9 in the third and fourth quar- three-pointer with 2:45 remaining to ence,” said Westfield Coach Kevin finishing on an 8-0 run to lead 17-14. Raider senior Rowland Adeyemo came down to who wanted it more ters. Sophomore guard Pete Kowal make the score, 28-26. Junior for- Everly. Tiger Gary Houston contributed six and point guard Lockery each scored and it looked to me like Somerville sank nine points and senior Joe ward Lauren Huber netted eight In the finals, against the South points in the second quarter. wanted it more. And as a fact, they Azydzik added five for the Vikings. points for the Vikings. Plainfield Tigers on December 30, The Tigers continued their run in PUBLIC NOTICE came out with a victory and we came Millburn 10 13 17 14 54 Union Catholic 8 8 5 7 28 Korfmacher continued his excellent the second half, which was abruptly out with a loss. It’s as simple as that.” Union Catholic 12 9 9 9 39 Elizabeth 10 8 3 8 29 play, leading the team in points (14) ended by Korfmacher. The stoppage SHERIFF’S SALE and rebounds (6). gave Westfield a chance to go on a SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, Sc. Pl.-Fanwood 7 4 15 21 47 CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, Somerville 10 16 4 9 39 The game began with strong de- run of its own, taking back the lead Lady Vikings Whip Lady Spartans Stop fensive play by both teams, as Ian 26-23. DOCKET NO. F-21567-01 PUBLIC NOTICE ROBERT J. DE GROOT, ESQUIRE, AS The Tigers, with the help of TRUSTEE, PLAINTIFF vs. MARIA TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS Lion Cagers, 36-28 Viking Hoopsters Robinson who scored 11 second- JOANNIDES, N/K/A MARIA WHEREAS, the Township of Scotch Andrew Feeley Named GRAMMENOS & GUS T. JOANNIDES, Plains will require the services of a Munici- The Union Catholic High School The Immaculata High School girls half points, extended their lead to ET ALS, DEFENDANT. pal Judge during 2003; and girls basketball team got back on the basketball team extended its win- To All-Tourney Team 41-34 in the fourth quarter. CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, WHEREAS, the Local Public Contracts winning track by whipping Roselle ning streak to three games by stop- BALTIMORE, MD. – University With the help of a series of free DATED JULY 10, 2002 FOR SALE OF Law (N.J.S.A. 40A:11-1, et seq.) requires Catholic, 36-28, in Scotch Plains on ping Union Catholic, 50-37, in Scotch of Maryland, Baltimore County throws, Westfield cut the lead to four; MORTGAGED PREMISES. that the resolution authorizing the award of By virtue of the above-stated writ of ex- a contract for professional services without January 5. Team captain Stephanie Plains on January 3. Rima Zahalan (UMBC) sophomore center Andrew however, the game ended with the ecution to me directed I shall expose for sale competitive bids must be publicly adver- Green, who netted eight points in the and Lauren DeFalco led the lady Feeley (Scotch Plains-Fanwood High Tigers winning, 44-40. by public vendue, at the Union County Ad- tised; second half, led the 4-2 Vikings with Spartans with 12 points each. School) was named to the All-Tour- Cocozziello finished with 10 ministration Building, 1st Floor, 10 Elizabe- NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED 10 points. The 3-2 Spartans hit the Viking nament Team at the State Farm Bas- points, three rebounds, three assists thtown Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jersey on by the Township Council of the Township of WEDNESDAY THE 22ND DAY OF Scotch Plains, Union County, New Jersey, Lauren Huber and Ali Farawell defense hard in the first quarter to ketball Classic held at Charleston, and two steals. Wilt played a com- JANUARY A.D., 2003 at two o’clock in the that Brian J. Levine, 75 North Bridge Street, scored, eight and six points, respec- grab an 18-7 lead. DeFalco sank SC on December 29 and 30. plete game with four points, four afternoon of said day. All successful bid- Somerville, New Jersey be appointed as tively for the Vikings. Meaghan seven points in that quarter and Feeley tallied 13 points and added rebounds, two assists, two steals and ders must have 20% of their bid available in Municipal Judge from January 1, 2003 to Malone and Tiana Cherry scored 11 Zahalan, who pulled seven rebounds, seven rebounds and a career-high three blocks. cash or certified check at the conclusion of December 31, 2005. the sales. This contract is awarded without competi- and nine points, respectively, for the netted six points in the second quar- four assists in the Retrievers’, 78-57, “We’re still making a lot of mental The judgment amount is TWO-HUN- tive bidding as a “professional service” un- 2-2 Roselle Catholic Lions. ter. Junior center Lauren Huber led loss to eventual tournament cham- mistakes,” said Coach Everly. “We DRED TWELVE THOUSAND NINE-HUN- der the provisions of said Local Public Con- Roselle Catholic 8 7 5 8 28 the 3-2 Vikings with 12 points and pion College of Charleston (9-3) on have talent but we’re not executing DRED EIGHTEEN & 71/100 ($212,918.71). tracts Law because said services are ren- Union Catholic 4 9 10 13 36 senior Stephanie Green put in 10 Sunday and came back with his third like we need to.” Borough of Mountainside dered or performed by persons authorized points. “double-double” of the season with Block 1; Lot 5I by law to practice a recognized profession, PUBLIC NOTICE Cougar Cagers Slash 1110 Wyoming Drive which practice is regulated by law, and Immaculata 18 12 6 14 50 14 points and 10 boards in a, 68-48, Mountainside, New Jersey 07092 which practice requires the knowledge of an SHERIFF’S SALE Union Catholic 7 14 8 8 37 loss to Oral Roberts on Monday. Nearest Cross Road: North Road now advanced type in a field of learning acquired SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, Feeley hit 10 of 18 shots from the Blue Devil Girls, 43-35 known as Upland Road by a prolonged, formal course of specified CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, There is due approximately the sum of education and instruction, and because it is PUBLIC NOTICE floor and 7 of 9 from the charity The Cranford High School girls DOCKET NO. F-10608-01 stripe for the tournament. TWO-HUNDRED THIRTY TWO THOU- impossible at this time to know the exact WELLS FARGO HOME MORTGAGE, SHERIFF’S SALE basketball team got the best of the SAND SIX-HUNDRED EIGHTY ONE & dimension of the services to be performed, INC., PLAINTIFF vs. LEONARDO SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, The 6’9” center has been solid in visiting Westfield girls, 43-35, on 51/100 ($232,681.51) together with lawful and accordingly, the services to be ren- RODRIGUEZ, ET AL, DEFENDANT. CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, UMBC’s 3-6 season to date. He is January 4. Meg Brady and Courtney interest and costs. dered cannot reasonably be described by CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, DOCKET NO. F-12731-97 There is a full legal description on file in written specifications, and additionally, be- third on the squad with 10.8 points- Koellner led the 2-4 Cougars with DATED MARCH 22, 2002 FOR SALE OF JAMES STEIN, GERALDINE RUSSELL per-game and leads the team with 8.9 the Union County Sheriff’s Office. cause the receipt of competitive nature as MORTGAGED PREMISES. & JANET YOUNG, PLAINTIFF vs. nine and eight points, respectively. The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn will permit the receipt of competitive bids By virtue of the above-stated writ of ex- MELINDA SLEDGE, ET AL, DEFENDANT. rebounds per contest and 13 blocked Blue Devil senior Cari Rock led all this sale. due to the subjective difference in the work ecution to me directed I shall expose for sale CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, shots. He is shooting 48.6 percent scoring with 15 points and Lisa RALPH FROEHLICH product of such persons and the fact that by public vendue, at the Union County Ad- DATED OCTOBER 22, 2002 FOR SALE SHERIFF the ethical requirements of such profession (34-70) from the floor and 69 percent Venezia bucketed 12 points. ministration Building, 1st Floor, 10 Elizabe- OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. (29-42) from the free throw line. BOFFA, SHALJIAN, CAMMARATA & will not permit such bidding. thtown Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jersey on By virtue of the above-stated writ of ex- Westfield (0-5) 10 8 6 11 35 O’CONNOR, L.L.C. A copy of this resolution shall be pub- WEDNESDAY THE 29TH DAY OF JANU- ecution to me directed I shall expose for sale Cranford 13 5 7 18 43 850 Bergen Avenue lished in The Times as required by law ARY A.D., 2003 at two o’clock in the after- by public vendue, at the Union County Ad- PUBLIC NOTICE Jersey City, New Jersey 07306 within ten (10) days of its passage. noon of said day. All successful bidders ministration Building, 1st Floor, 10 Elizabe- CH-757047 - (WL) Barbara Riepe must have 20% of their bid available in cash thtown Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jersey on SHERIFF’S SALE Hillsborough Boys Top 4 T - 12/26/02, 1/2/03, 1/9/03 Township Clerk or certified check at the conclusion of the WEDNESDAY THE 5TH DAY OF SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, & 1/16/03 Fee: $169.32 1 T - 1/9/03, The Times Fee: $38.25 sales. FEBRUARY A.D., 2003 at two o’clock in the CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, Raider B’ballers, 46-37 The judgment amount is ONE-HUNDRED afternoon of said day. All successful bid- DOCKET NO. F-3430-02 The Hillsborough High School PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE EIGHTY SIX THOUSAND TWO-HUN- ders must have 20% of their bid available in MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGIS- boys basketball team defeated Scotch DRED EIGHT & 97/100 ($186,208.97). cash or certified check at the conclusion of TRATION SYSTEMS, INC., PLAINTIFF SHERIFF’S SALE SHERIFF’S SALE Property to be sold is located in the City the sales. vs. CARLOS MARIO BARRIENTOS AND Plains-Fanwood, 46-37, in SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, of Elizabeth, County of Union and State The judgment amount is ONE-HUNDRED VIVIANA BARRIENTOS, ET ALS., DE- Hillsborough on January 4. Chris CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, of New Jersey. EIGHT THOUSAND EIGHT & 64/100 FENDANT. Haas scored 13 points and grabbed DOCKET NO. F-18851-99 DOCKET NO. F-20579-01 Premises commonly known as 452 First ($108,008.64). CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, six rebounds for 2-2 Hillsborough. AMERIQUEST MORTGAGE COM- HOMESIDE LENDING, INC., PLAIN- Avenue, Elizabeth, New Jersey 07206. The property to be sold is located in the DATED OCTOBER 7, 2002 FOR SALE PANY, PLAINTIFF vs. JORGE E. TIFF vs. LISA GONZALEZ; STATE OF BEING KNOWN as LOT 499, BLOCK 5, City of Elizabeth in the County of Union, OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. Lance Thomas and Rob Maroney led RAMIREZ; ZULMA N. RIOS-RAMIREZ, NEW JERSEY, DEFENDANT. on the official Tax Map of the City of Eliza- New Jersey. By virtue of the above-stated writ of ex- the 1-5 Raiders with seven points HIS WIFE, DEFENDANT. CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, beth. Commonly known as: 10 Grove Street, ecution to me directed I shall expose for sale each while Kamal Brown and Sean CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, DATED MARCH 20, 2002 FOR SALE OF Dimensions: 106.58 feet by 25.00 feet Elizabeth, New Jersey 07201. by public vendue, at the Union County Ad- Fuller put in six points each. DATED JUNE 23, 2000 FOR SALE OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. by 112.87 feet by 253.78 feet. Tax Lot No. 574 in Block 13. ministration Building, 1st Floor, 10 Elizabe- MORTGAGED PREMISES. By virtue of the above-stated writ of ex- Nearest Cross Street: South 5th Street. Dimensions of Lot: (Approximately) 33.33 thtown Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jersey on Sc. Pl.-Fanwood 4 5 4 24 37 By virtue of the above-stated writ of ex- ecution to me directed I shall expose for sale The Sheriff hereby reserves the right feet wide by 69.79 feet long. WEDNESDAY THE 15TH DAY OF JANU- Hillsborough 13 10 12 11 46 ecution to me directed I shall expose for sale by public vendue, at the Union County Ad- to adjourn this sale without further no- Nearest Cross Street: Situate on the west- ARY A.D., 2003 at two o’clock in the after- by public vendue, at the Union County Ad- ministration Building, 1st Floor, 10 Elizabe- tice by publication. erly side of Grove Street, 142.64 feet from noon of said day. All successful bidders PUBLIC NOTICE ministration Building, 1st Floor, 10 Elizabe- thtown Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jersey on Subject to unpaid taxes, municipal the northerly side of Rahway Avenue. must have 20% of their bid available in cash thtown Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jersey on WEDNESDAY THE 15TH DAY OF JANU- liens or other charges, and any such Sale is subject to Open Taxes $994.14; or certified check at the conclusion of the TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS WEDNESDAY THE 22ND DAY OF ARY A.D., 2003 at two o’clock in the after- taxes, charges, liens, insurance premi- includes interest to 11/20/02, Open Wa- sales. WHEREAS, the Township of Scotch JANUARY A.D., 2003 at two o’clock in the noon of said day. All successful bidders ums or other advances made by plaintiff ter/Sewer $327.79; includes interest to The judgment amount is TWO-HUN- Plains will require the services of a Town- afternoon of said day. All successful bid- must have 20% of their bid available in cash prior to this sale. All interested parties 11/20/02, for a total amount due and DRED EIGHTEEN THOUSAND SIX-HUN- ship Attorney during 2003; and ders must have 20% of their bid available in or certified check at the conclusion of the are to conduct and rely upon their own owing of $1,321.93; plus any accrued DRED FIFTY FOUR & 62/100 WHEREAS, the funds are available for cash or certified check at the conclusion of sales. independent investigation to ascertain interest and subsequent taxes as they ($218,654.62). this purpose; and the sales. The judgment amount is ONE-HUNDRED whether or not any outstanding interest may become due. The property to be sold is located in the WHEREAS, the Local Public Contracts The judgment amount is ONE-HUNDRED EIGHTY FOUR THOUSAND SEVEN- remain of record and/or have priority There is due approximately the sum of CITY of ELIZABETH in the County of Law (N.J.S.A. 40A:11-1, et seq.) requires THIRTY THOUSAND SIXTY THREE & HUNDRED FIFTY SEVEN & 38/100 over the lien being foreclosed and, if so ONE-HUNDRED FIFTY SEVEN THOU- UNION, and the State of New Jersey. that the resolution authorizing the award of 46/100 ($130,063.46). ($184,757.38). the current amount due thereon. SAND TWO-HUNDRED EIGHTEEN & 46/ Tax LOT 46; BLOCK 10 a contract for professional services without The property to be sold is located in the The property to be sold is located in the There is due approximately the sum of 100 ($157,218.46) together with lawful in- COMMONLY KNOWN AS 630 BAILEY competitive bids must be publicly adver- City of Elizabeth, County of Union and State CITY of ELIZABETH in the County of TWO-HUNDRED TWELVE THOUSAND terest and costs. AVENUE, ELIZABETH, NEW JERSEY tised; of New Jersey. UNION, and the State of New Jersey. TWO-HUNDRED NINTY ONE & 27/100 There is a full legal description on file in 07208 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED It is commonly known as 24 Oakwood LOT 646; BLOCK 7 ($212,291.27) together with lawful interest the Union County Sheriff’s Office. Dimensions of the Lot are (Approximately) by the Township Council of the Township of Place, Elizabeth, New Jersey. COMMONLY KNOWN AS 169 and costs. The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn 40 feet wide by 100 feet long. Scotch Plains, Union County, New Jersey, It is known and designated as Block 11, JACQUES STREET, ELIZABETH, NEW There is a full legal description on file in this sale. Nearest Cross Street: Situated on the that Douglas W. Hansen, Esq.,1824 Front Lot 1114. JERSEY 07206 the Union County Sheriff’s Office. RALPH FROEHLICH SOUTHERLY side of BAILEY AVENUE, Street, Scotch Plains, New Jersey be ap- The dimensions are 40 feet wide by 110 Dimensions of the Lot are (Approximately) The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn SHERIFF 320.17 feet from the WESTERLY side of pointed as Township Attorney from January feet long. 150 feet wide by 25 feet long. this sale. ZUCKER, GOLDBERG & ACKERMAN, ELMORA AVENUE. 1, 2003 to December 31, 2003. Nearest Cross Street: Irvington Avenue. Nearest Cross Street: Situated on the RALPH FROEHLICH ATTORNEYS THE SALE IS SUBJECT TO UNPAID This contract is awarded without competi- Prior lien(s): The total amount due for SOUTHEASTERLY side of JACQUES SHERIFF 1139 Spruce Drive TAXES AND ASSESSMENTS, TAX, tive bidding as a “professional service” un- unpaid water/sewer charges is in the aggre- STREET, 216.50 feet from the NORTH- FEDERMAN AND PHELAN, P.C. PO Box 1024 WATER AND SEWER LIENS AND OTHER der the provisions of said Local Public Con- gate sum of $261.94. EASTERLY side of LAFAYETTE STREET. Suite 210 Mountainside, New Jersey 07092-0024 MUNICIPAL ASSESSMENTS. THE tracts Law because said services are ren- SUBJECT TO UNPAID TAXES AND THE SALE IS SUBJECT TO UNPAID 51 Haddonfield Road 1-908-233-8500 AMOUNT DUE CAN BE OBTAINED dered or performed by persons authorized OTHER MUNICIPAL ASSESSMENTS, TAXES AND ASSESSMENTS, TAX, Cherry Hill, New Jersey 08002 File No. XCZ 35475 FROM THE LOCAL TAXING AUTHOR- by law to practice a recognized profession, AMOUNT DUE IS AVAILABLE IN THE WATER AND SEWER LIENS AND OTHER CH-756623 - (WL) CH-757066 - (WL) ITY. PURSUANT TO NJSA 46:8B-21 THE which practice is regulated by law, and SHERIFF’S OFFICE OR FROM MUNICIPAL ASSESSMENTS. THE 4 T - 1/2, 1/9, 1/16 4 T - 1/9, 1/16, 1/23 SALE MAY ALSO BE SUBJECT TO THE which practice requires the knowledge of an PLAINTIFF’S ATTORNEYS UPON WRIT- AMOUNT DUE CAN BE OBTAINED & 1/23/03 Fee: $226.44 & 1/30/03 Fee: $210.12 LIMITED LIEN PRIORITY OF ANY CON- advanced type in a field of learning acquired TEN REQUEST TO PLAINTIFF’S ATTOR- FROM THE LOCAL TAXING AUTHOR- DOMINIUM/HOMEOWNER ASSOCIA- by a prolonged, formal course of specified NEYS. ITY. PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE TION LIENS WHICH MAY EXIST. education and instruction, and because it is There is due approximately the sum of There is due approximately the sum of There is due approximately the sum of impossible at this time to know the exact ONE-HUNDRED SIXTY THREE THOU- TWO-HUNDRED SEVEN THOUSAND SCOTCH PLAINS-FANWOOD BOARD OF EDUCATION TWO-HUNDRED THIRTY ONE THOU- dimensions of the services to be performed SAND THREE-HUNDRED NINTY FIVE & EIGHT-HUNDRED EIGHTY NINE & 57/ NOTICE OF MEETINGS SAND SIX-HUNDRED TWENTY FOUR & and the exact nature of the various tasks to 60/100 ($163,395.60) together with lawful 100 ($207,889.57) together with lawful in- (In Compliance with OPEN PUBLIC MEETINGS ACT - Chapter 231) 60/100 ($231,624.60) together with lawful be performed, and accordingly, the services interest and costs. terest and costs. interest and costs. to be rendered cannot reasonably be de- ADDENDUM TO REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETINGS There is a full legal description on file in There is a full legal description on file in There is a full legal description on file in scribed by written specifications, and addi- the Union County Sheriff’s Office. the Union County Sheriff’s Office. TYPE OF MEETINGS: Board Budget Review Meetings the Union County Sheriff’s Office. tionally, because the said services are of The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn DATE OF MEETINGS: Tuesday, January 14, 2003 The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn such a qualitative nature as will not permit this sale. this sale. Thursday, January 30, 2003 this sale. the receipt of competitive bids due to the RALPH FROEHLICH RALPH FROEHLICH Thursday, February 6, 2003 RALPH FROEHLICH subjective difference in the work product of SHERIFF SHERIFF Wednesday, February 19, 2003 SHERIFF such persons and the fact that the ethical STERN, LAVINTHAL, FRANKENBERG, SHAPIRO & DIAZ, LLP LOCATION: Administration Building SHAPIRO & DIAZ, LLP requirements of such profession will not NORGAARD & KAPNICK, LL ATTORNEYS AT LAW Evergreen Avenue & Cedar Street ATTORNEYS AT LAW permit such bidding. Suite 300 Suite J Scotch Plains, New Jersey 07076 Suite J A copy of this resolution shall be pub- 293 Eisenhower Parkway 406 Lippincott Drive TIME: 7:30 p.m. 406 Lippincott Drive lished in The Times as required by law Livingston, New Jersey 07039-1711 Marlton, New Jersey 08053 PURPOSE OF MEETING: The Board will review the 2003-2004 Marlton, New Jersey 08053 within ten (10) days of its passage. CH-755414 - (WL) CH-756632 - (WL) School Budget. CH-757028 - (WL) Barbara Riepe 4 T - 12/26/02, 1/2/03, 1/9/03 4 T - 12/19, 12/26/02, 1/2/03 ACTION TO BE TAKEN: Action will not be taken. 4 T - 12/19, 12/26/02, 1/2/03 Township Clerk & 1/16/03 Fee: $214.20 & 1/9/03 Fee: $214.20 1 T - 1/9/03, The Times Fee: $32.64 & 1/9/03 Fee: $232.56 1 T - 1/9/03, The Times Fee: $41.31 CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood Thursday, January 9, 2003 Page 13 GL, Westfield Place 1-2 Blue Devil Swim Boys Place In UC Girls Track Relays Fourth at Pirate Invitational For the first time in school his- Blue Devils Alison Bridgeman, St. Joseph’s of Metuchen cap- sixth in the 200-IM at 2:10. Westfield tory, the Governor Livingston girls Lauren Campo, Annie Onishi and tured first at the Pirate Invitational placed fourth in the 200-freestyle indoor track team captured first in Deenie Quinn finished third in the boys swim meet in West Windsor relay and the 200-medley relay with the Union County Relays at Dunn event with a time of 14:25.3 and the on January 4. St. Joseph’s totaled respective times of 1:33.37 and Center in Elizabeth on January 6. Raiders placed fourth at 14:26. 251.5 and Westfield High School 1:46.09. Westfield also placed sixth The Highlanders had 46 points to Highlanders Kait Anders, Jen placed fourth with a total of 183. in the 400-freestyle relay with a time out-total the second-place Westfield Hauser, Laura Lynch and Sidie won Scotch Plains-Fanwood finished of 3:29.52. Blue Devil girls who totaled 39. the 4x800 relay with a time of 11:07.9. ninth with a score of 47. TOP FIVE TEAMS: Scotch Plains-Fanwood placed Blue Devils Kathleen Salmon, Meg Swimming for St. Joseph’s, former 1. St. Joseph’s (Metuchen) 251.5, 2. eighth with 15 points. Driscoll, Miriam Becker-Cohen and Scotch Plains-Fanwood Raider Eric Seton Hall Prep 198.5, 3. Greenwich Swenson touched first in the 100- (Conn) 191.5, 4. Westfield 183, 5. The Highlanders and the Blue Megan Fowler came in second with Bridgewater-Raritan 132, 9. Scotch Devils each won two events but the a time of 11:09 while the Raider yard breaststroke with a time of Plains-Fanwood 47 Highlanders hit big with three sec- foursome finished sixth at 11:51.1. 1:01.25 and finished third in the 200- ond places while the Blue Devils had The Blue Devils’ sprint medley yard individual medley with a time GL Highlanders Sink just one. Megs DiDario, Chrissie foursome of Ja’net Tiller, Jennell of 2:05.72. Swenson also competed Sidie, Cara Abitante and Meredith Carter, Onishi and Emily MacNeil on the winning 200-yard freestyle Dayton Swimmers Talbot gave GL a first in the distance easily crossed first with a time of David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times relay team that finished in 1:31.19 The Governor Livingston High medley relay with a time of 13:53.2. 4:37.8 followed by the Highlanders WANTING TO PASS INSIDE...Raider guard Sean Fuller, No. 23, wants to pass and the winning 200-yard medley School coed swimming team sank at 4:44.8 and the Raiders at 4:55.5. inside but Blue Devil Jan Cocozziello, No. 30, does not want him to get off a good pass. relay squad that was timed at 1:41.99. Dayton 125-44 on January 3 to im- Lady Raiders Level MacNeil, a sophomore, split 2:25.8 Blue Devil Vince Shen came so prove to 2-0. close to winning two events but had in her 800-meter leg. 200 medley relay – GL (E. Hukklehoven, Hillsborough Cagers The 4x400 team of Jessica Lee, to settle for second in both. Shen A. Weissberg, C. Bostwick, K. Pafford) Carter, Onishi and MacNeil finished Blue Devil Hoop Boys Scoot touched at 54.34 in the 100-yard 2:04.68 The Scotch Plains-Fanwood High backstroke behind A. J. Walker of 200 free – P. Ebert (GL) 1:58.25 School girls basketball team laid waste first with a time of 4:41.3. Despite being tripped up, falling down and Seton Hall Prep who touched at 54.28. 200 IM – J. Pflug (GL) 2:27.59 to previously unbeaten Hillsborough, Past Raiders in Fourth, 48-46 Brian Gartner of St. Joseph’s touched 50 free – M. Bocian (GL) 25.9 67-47, in Scotch Plains on January 4. dropping the baton, Lee got up, 100 fly – P. Ebert (GL) 1:03.82 grabbed the baton and not only ran CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 first in the 100-yard butterfly with a 100 free – E. Berntson (GL) 57.65 Sophomore forward Maura Gillooly time of 54.32 followed by Shen at 500 free – A. Pflug (GL) 6:11.07 led the 5-0 Raiders with 20 points, again, but also managed to get back into second place for the baton pass. With each team scoring 11 points baskets for ourselves. That helped us 55.14. Blue Devil Sam Gurdus placed 200 free relay – GL (M. Price, M.J. including four 3-pointers, and sopho- in the third quarter, the Raiders still get over the hump.” Pijanowski, C. Zimmerman, S. Zaeh) The Highlanders tied for second fourth in the 100-butterfly at 56.49 1:54.4 more center Hillary Klimowicz buck- nursed a four-point lead and even “It was very nice to get this game and touched third in the 100-breast- eted 16 points. with Elizabeth in the 4x200 with a 100 back – S. Zaeh (GL) 1:07.68 time of 2:03.5 followed by Blue extended their lead to 39-31 before under our belt,” expressed senior stroke at 1:05.52. 100 breast – C. Zimmerman (GL) 1:17.57 Sophomore point guard Jen Burke the Blue Devils launched their effec- center Bobby Wilt, who had two Blue Devils Ryan Bartholomew 400 free relay – GL (S. Zaeh, A. Pflug, P. put in nine points and helped fuel a Devils Tiller, Carter, Lee and Kristen Ebert, J. Pflug) 4:09.54 Ryan at 2:05.2. GL also came in tive offensive and defensive assault. points. “We stepped up our ‘D’ in the and Zack Coppa touched 2-3 in the 13-4, second quarter run with Korfmacher hit two free throws and second half, especially after our bad 50-yard freestyle with respective Gillooly, who burned a 3-pointer, by second in the shuttle hurdles with a time of 35.6 and fourth in the team rolled in a lay up and Cocozziello showing in the first half.” times of 22.5 and 22.6 and Raider Highlander Cagers Top rolling in a layup and adding a free nailed a three-pointer and a lay up to On December 29, Westfield lost a Dave Hauptman touched sixth with a throw. Burke finished with nine points high jump with a height of 8’6” followed by Blue Devils Britany put Westfield ahead by one. Thomas tough one to South Plainfield in the time of 23.39. Bartholomew also Pioneer Girls, 54-42 and four assists. answered with a lay up. finals of the Tri-County Tournament placed sixth in the 100-freestyle with The Governor Livingston High Senior Jen Russell scored five Mironovich and Erin Goldberger with a height of 8’2”. The Raiders took Blue Devil junior Tyshon in Rahway, slipping to 1-2, and a time of 51.86. John Chiesa took School girls basketball team points, made three steals and added Blackmon, on fine pass from Bill wanted to get back on the winning outscored the New Providence girls, three assists and backup center fourth in the team shot put with a distance of 61’9”. Hearon, and Eric Hayes (6 points) track. Highlander Boys Win 54-42, in the consolation game of the Chanelle Freeman netted eight each rolled in lay ups and Raider “We wanted to get back at .500 New Providence Tournament on points, nine rebounds and three According to Blue Devil Head Coach Jen Buccino, “the girls did an junior Mike Walker, who finished because, coming off a tough loss like Panther Pride Tourney December 30. Highlander senior blocks. Senior forward Lindsay with nine points and six rebounds, that, we should have beaten South The Governor Livingston High guard Margaret Goodspeed burned Pennella fired in eight points. Jess outstanding job. Last year we fin- ished sixth with 20 points.” hit a free throw and a lay up to tie the Plainfield, I felt we had to come out School boys basketball team ex- the net with 22 points to lead all Rainey scored 20 points for score, 44-44. Cocozziello hit a driv- fired up. Plus, this is our rival,” ex- tended its record to 3-0 and won the scoring. She also had six steals, five Hillsborough and Allison Kutch TOP TEAMS: ing lay up and Raider Scott pressed Cocozziello. “We played Panther Pride Tournament by stag- rebounds and four assists. pushed in 10. 1. Governor Livingston 46, 2. Westfield 39, 3. Linden 26, 4. Cranford 24, 5. Eliza- Moynihan, who finished with five good defense and that’s what won gering A. L. Johnson, 83-54, in The Highlanders spread their lead Hillsborough 12 4 16 15 47 beth 23, 6. Union 20, 7. A. L. Johnson 17, points, bucketed a lay up with 30 the game, not the scoring, good de- Roselle Park on December 28. Se- with a 12-6, second quarter run with Sc. Pl.-Fanwood 15 13 16 23 67 8. Scotch Plains-Fanwood 15 seconds remaining. After a timeout, fense.” nior forward Doug Caruso, who was the help of Meagan Butler who rolled Korfmacher hit two free throws then When asked as to what improve- named the tournament MVP, fired in in four of her seven points at that time. made his steal with 11 seconds left to ments could be made, Cocozziello 13 points and grabbed eight rebounds Becky Ringwood put in nine points seal victory. answered, “Probably our passing for the Highlanders. for the 2-1 Highlanders. Senior center Local Area High School “Fortunately, we were able defen- because of our turnovers, our offense Caruso rolled in eight of his points Stephanie Machin netted 16 points sively to cause havoc with our guards. and I still got to do foul shooting in the first quarter to excite the High- and 10 rebounds for the 1-2 Pioneers They (Raiders) showed against because I missed a crucial foul shot landers to a 23-14 lead. Senior for- and Lynn Lopez scored 12. Varsity Wrestling Results: Cranford and Somerville that they at the end. I feel that, as the season ward John Tully pumped in 14 points Gov. Livingston 13 12 14 15 54 don’t handle the ball well, so we goes on, we will get better and we and Jon Moss sank 12 points. Shawn New Providence 11 6 11 14 42 112: — Rik Gophnt (P) d. Ron Ferrara, 11-6 came out and pressured them,” said will gel. We will run our plays to Griffin led the 2-1 Crusaders with 16 JANUARY 3: 119: — Justin Becker (P) p. Qushaun Everly. “We created a different tempo perfection. That’s how I feel!” points. PUBLIC NOTICE Brook, 2:23 Scotch Plains-Fanwood 68, that we didn’t really have in the first Westfield 8 12 11 17 48 TOWN OF WESTFIELD Irvington 12 125: — Steve Mineo (S) p. Paul A. L. Johnson 14 14 12 14 54 Galipeau, 3:22 half. We were patient on offense and Sc. Pl.-Fanwood 12 12 11 11 46 Gov. Livingston 23 23 19 18 83 REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS WEIGHT BREAKDOWN: created a lot of turnovers and easy 103: — Ken McNeil (I) p. Matt Fleissner, :41 130: — Derek Francavilla (S) p. Joe Opromollo, 5:06 PUBLIC NOTICE I. BACKGROUND: 112: — Karon Adams (S) won forfeit PUBLIC NOTICE The Town of Westfield and the Westfield 135: — Connolly (S) p. Dn Cuccio, 1:06 WESTFIELD CURBSIDE RECYCLING 119: — Zakee Link (I) p. Qushaun Brooks, 1:19 Cougar Cagers Chill TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS Tree Preservation Commission “TPC” re- 125: — Derek Francavilla (S) p. Terrence 140: — Justin Kang (P) d. Sprague, 4-3 COLLECTION SCHEDULE 145: — Pedro Coyt (S) md. Andrew WHEREAS, the Township Council of quires professional services for the prepa- Dobson, 3:01 By ration of a Community Forestry Manage- Kunzel, 17-7 Central Jersey Waste & Recycling, Inc. Scotch Plains will require the services of a 130: — Mikial Millard (I) p. A.J. Watson, 1:10 Blue Devils, 64-53 Public Defender during 2003; and ment Plan “Plan” for the Town of Westfield. 135: — Eric Connolly (S) won forfeit 152: — Brian Shay (P) p. Gorian, 3:19 160: — Bachi (S) md. James Green, 14-3 The rival Cranford High School Recyclables must be at curbside by WHEREAS, funds are available for this The Town is soliciting bidders to develop 140: — Chris Sprague (S) p. Jeff Beckept, 2:51 6:00 a.m. on your recycling dates, or purpose; and a plan in compliance with the requirements 145: — Tom Cho (S) md. Andrew Hayes, 18-4 171: — John Hesse (P) md. Andrew boys basketball team had a strong Silber, 10-2 they will not be collected until your next WHEREAS, the Local Public Contracts of the New Jersey Community Forestry 152: — Tom Gorian (S) won forfeit finish to chill Westfield, 64-53, in pickup day. Recyclables may be placed Law (N.J.S.A. 40A:11-1, et seq.) requires Council consistent with their Green Com- 160: — Charlie Bachi (S) d. Zakin 189: — Marc Fabiano (SP d. Dan Devincendenzo, 7-2 Westfield on January 4. Cougar at curbside the evening before pickup that the resolution authorizing the award of munities Challenge Grant program. Johnson, 4-2 day. a contract for professional services without The TPC’s goal is to complete the plan 171: — Nick Giannaci (S) won forfeit 215: — Mike Emery (P) d. Mark Giannaci, 7-0 Terrence Grier did the most damage, Hwt: — Matt Loomis (S) p. Keith Baratto, :41 sinking 34 points and Eric Hayes led Note: Pickup will be two days every other competitive bids must be publicly adver- preparation by October 1, 2003. 189: — Marc Fabiano (S) p. Chester week, please note the days. tised; II. SCOPE: Michele, 3:17 North Plainfield 54, Governor the Blue Devils with 15 points. Wednesdays: North of Railroad Tracks NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED The work to be performed by the success- 215: — Mark Giannaci (S) p. Travis Graby, Livingston 22 The Cougars outscored the Blue Fridays: South of Railroad Tracks by the Township Council of the Township of ful proposer shall include but not limited to 1:04 Scotch Plains, Union County, New Jersey, the following: Hwt: — Samorey Fritz (S) won forfeit KEY BOUTS: Devils, 22-16 in the second quarter 2003 to command a 34-26 lead at the half. that Randolph Brause, Brause, Brause & Preparation of a detailed Plan for the Brearley 60, Ridge 18 130: — Craig DeStefano (GL) p. Mario North South Ventrice, L.L.C., 276 Main Street, CN 400l, Town of Westfield, working with the De- Abbruzzese, 1:51 Westfield closed the gap to two points JANUARY *3, 15 & 29 3, 17 & 31 Metuchen, New Jersey 08840 be appointed partment of Public Works, the New Jer- KEY BOUTS: 135: — Tim Vanderveer (GL) d. Andrew after the third quarter but Grier net- FEBRUARY 12 & 26 14 & 28 as Public Defender from January 1, 2003 to sey Forest Service, the Westfield Tree 135: — Joe Rodriguez (B) p. Tom Guild, 4-1 ted 10 of his points to arouse a 19-10 MARCH 12 & 26 14 & 18 December 31, 2003. Preservation Commission and other re- 140: — Mike Fullowan (GL) p. Mike Doron, :55 Zaborsky, 5:12 run in the final quarter. Blue Devil APRIL 9 & 23 11 & 25 This contract is awarded without competi- sponsible town committees. 145: — John Rego (B) p. Bill Whitley, :11 215: — Shawn Coughlin (GL) d. Manny MAY 7 & 21 9 & 23 tive bidding as a “professional service” un- III. REQUIRED INFORMATION: 152: — Ryan McMinamin (B) p. Matt Kakas, 3-2 Jan Cocozziello netted 12 points. JUNE 4 & 18 6 & 20 der the provisions of said Local Public Con- The response to this request shall include Spina, 1:26 New Providence 56, Ridge 18 Westfield (2-3) 10 16 17 10 53 JULY 2, 16 & 30 **5 & 18 tracts Law because said services are ren- the following, at a minimum: 189: — Dan Zika (B) d. Tom Wahlgren, 8-3 Cranford (3-4) 12 22 11 19 64 AUGUST 13 & 27 1, 15 & 29 dered or performed by persons authorized 1. Firm name (corporation, firm, part- 215: — Mike Rothery (B) p. Brian Swayne, 1:42 KEY BOUTS: SEPTEMBER 10 & 24 12 & 26 to practice a recognized profession, which nership, individual), mailing address, e-mail address, telephone and fax Hwt: — Dan Ailleo (B) p. Cliff Meinwieser, 1:00 112: — Ross Baldwin (NP) p. Jullian PUBLIC NOTICE OCTOBER 8 & 22 10 & 24 practice is regulated by law, and which Bonnier, 3:03 NOVEMBER 5 & 19 7 & 21 practice requires the knowledge of an ad- numbers. JANUARY 4: 119: — Jon Reedy (NP) p. Chris Bohem, 3:30 NOTICE OF AWARD OF CONTRACT DECEMBER 3, 18 & 31 5 & 19 vanced type in a field of learning acquired by 2. Name of the principles of the firm. 125: — Nick Dowling (NP) p. Tom Rogers, 1:36 3. Name of key personnel who will su- Scotch Plains-Fanwood 35, FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES BY NOTE: *January 1st is a national holi- a prolonged, formal course of specified edu- 145: — Dan Fellinger (NP) p. Bill Whittley, 1:27 THE BOROUGH OF FANWOOD rd cation and instruction, and because it is pervise this project, their experience day; pick up will be on Friday the 3 for with comparable work and their length Parsippany Hills 31 189: — Tom Walgren (R) p. Shane both North and South sides. impossible at this time to know the exact Mallory, 4:44 RESOLUTION 03-01-09 dimensions of the services to be performed of time in this specific field. WEIGHT BREAKDOWN: **July 4th is also a national holiday; CONTRACTOR: Commerce National and the exact nature of the various tasks to 4. Examples of similar work in this field 103: — Jack McNeil (P) p. Fleissner, 1:40 pick up for South side only will be on on which the firm was principle and/or PUBLIC NOTICE Insurance Services, 231 Main Street, CN Saturday, July 5th. be performed, and accordingly, the services 2017, Toms River, New Jersey 08754 to be rendered cannot reasonably be de- consultant and the name and current PUBLIC NOTICE SHERIFF’S SALE NATURE OF SERVICE: Consulting Ser- Missed Pickup? scribed by written specifications, and addi- phone number of a reference familiar SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, vices for Health insurance Call the Recycling Coordinator at tionally, because the said services are of with the work of the consultant. SHERIFF’S SALE CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, DURATION: For a period ending no later 789-4100 ext. 600 such a qualitative nature as will not permit 5. Current projects underway, estimated SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, DOCKET NO. F-23643-01 than December 31, 2003 1 T - 1/9/02, The Leader Fee: $34.17 the receipt of competitive bids due to the costs of each and the name and cur- CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, EQUICREDIT CORPORATION OF AMOUNT: Fees paid by Horizon Blue subjective difference in the work product of rent phone number of a reference DOCKET NO. F-6884-02 AMERICA, PLAINTIFF vs. DOUGLAS Cross Blue Shield; Delta Dental Insurance PUBLIC NOTICE such persons and the fact that the ethical familiar with the work of the consult- EQUICREDIT CORPORATION OF MCDONALD; SYRETTA LESLIE, H/W; A Copy of the Resolution and Contract requirements of such profession will not ant. AMERICA, PLAINTIFF vs. CHARLES BRIDGETE NATIELLO, TENANT, ET ALS, relating to the services are on file and avail- SHERIFF’S SALE permit such bidding. 6. The above information should be fur- BROOKS; STATE OF NEW JERSEY; DEFENDANT. able for public inspection in the office of the SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, A copy of this resolution shall be pub- nished for each of the consultants or FLORINE INGRAM; TENANT; ET AL, DE- CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, Borough Clerk. CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, lished in The Times as required by law specialists that you intend to use. FENDANT. DATED OCTOBER 22, 2002 FOR SALE Eleanor McGovern DOCKET NO. F-3377-02 within ten (10) days of its passage. 7. An outline of the approach and pro- CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. Borough Clerk PRINCIPAL RESIDENTIAL MORT- Barbara Riepe cess for the development of the Plan. DATED OCTOBER 16, 2002 FOR SALE By virtue of the above-stated writ of ex- 1 T - 1/9/03, The Times Fee: $18.87 GAGE INC., PLAINTIFF vs. SANDRA Township Clerk 8. Additional information you feel should OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. ecution to me directed I shall expose for sale LARA, ET ALS, DEFENDANT. 1 T - 1/9/03, The Times Fee: $41.82 be considered on our selection pro- By virtue of the above-stated writ of ex- by public vendue, at the Union County Ad- PUBLIC NOTICE CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, cess and which also shows your firm’s ecution to me directed I shall expose for sale ministration Building, 1st Floor, 10 Elizabe- DATED OCTOBER 11, 2002 FOR SALE PUBLIC NOTICE ability to perform the work. by public vendue, at the Union County Ad- thtown Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jersey on TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. 9. Anticipated range of fees for the ministration Building, 1st Floor, 10 Elizabe- WEDNESDAY THE 22ND DAY OF WHEREAS, the Township of Scotch By virtue of the above-stated writ of ex- TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS project. thtown Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jersey on JANUARY A.D., 2003 at two o’clock in the Plains will require the services of the Town- ecution to me directed I shall expose for sale WHEREAS, the Township Council of 10. Five copies of the proposal (no faxes). WEDNESDAY THE 22ND DAY OF afternoon of said day. All successful bid- ship Assistant Attorney during 2003; and by public vendue, at the Union County Ad- Scotch Plains will require the services of a 11. Projected project schedule, which JANUARY A.D., 2003 at two o’clock in the ders must have 20% of their bid available in WHEREAS, the funds are available for ministration Building, 1st Floor, 10 Elizabe- Municipal Prosecutor during 2003; and conforms to the TPC’s timetable goals afternoon of said day. All successful bid- cash or certified check at the conclusion of the purpose; and thtown Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jersey on WHEREAS, funds are available for this included in Section I. BACK- ders must have 20% of their bid available in the sales. WHEREAS, the Local Public Contracts WEDNESDAY THE 5TH DAY OF purpose; and GROUND. cash or certified check at the conclusion of The judgment amount is ONE-HUNDRED Law (N.J.S.A. 40:11-1, et seq.) requires FEBRUARY A.D., 2003 at two o’clock in the WHEREAS, the Local Public Contracts Proposals shall be submitted by Feb- the sales. NINTY SIX THOUSAND SIX-HUNDRED that the resolution authorizing the award of afternoon of said day. All successful bid- Law (N.J.S.A. 40A:11-1, et seq.) requires ruary 1, 2003 to the following address: The judgment amount is SIXTY SIX FORTY FOUR & 88/100 ($196,644.88). a contract for professional services without ders must have 20% of their bid available in that the resolution authorizing the award of Town of Westfield THOUSAND EIGHT-HUNDRED EIGHTY The property to be sold is located in the competitive bids must be publicly adver- cash or certified check at the conclusion of a contract for professional services without Town Engineer THREE & 25/100 ($66,883.25). CITY OF ELIZABETH, County of Union tised; the sales. competitive bids must be publicly adver- 959 North Avenue West The property to be sold is located in the and State of New Jersey. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED The judgment amount is ONE-HUNDRED tised; Westfield, NJ 07090 CITY OF ELIZABETH, County of Union It is commonly known as 509 EAST JER- by the Township Council of the Township of SIXTY FIVE THOUSAND TWO-HUN- NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED (908) 789-4100 and State of New Jersey. SEY STREET, ELIZABETH, NEW JER- Scotch Plains, Union County, New Jersey, DRED SEVENTY SEVEN & 40/100 by the Township Council of the Township of It is commonly known as 307 MAGNOLIA SEY. that Lawrence A. Woodruff, 201 South Av- ($165,277.40). Scotch Plains, Union County, New Jersey, IV. SELECTION CRITERIA: AVENUE, ELIZABETH, NEW JERSEY. It is known and designated as Block 3, Lot enue, East, Westfield, New Jersey be ap- The property to be sold is located in the that Michael Blacker, Esq., 1824 Front The selection criteria to be used shall It is known and designated as Block 3, Lot 251. pointed as Assistant Township Attorney CITY of ELIZABETH, NEW JERSEY Street, Scotch Plains, New Jersey, be ap- include: 765. The dimensions are approximately 25 feet from January 1, 2003 to December 31, 07202, County of UNION and State of New pointed as Municipal Prosecutor from Janu- a. Qualification of the individuals who The dimensions are approximately 25 feet wide by 100 feet long (irregular). 2003. Jersey. ary 1, 2003 to December 31, 2003. will perform the tasks. wide by 100.00 feet long (irregular). Nearest cross street: Situate on the north- This contract is awarded without competi- Commonly known as: 329-331 LOOMIS This contract is awarded without competi- b. Experience and references. Nearest cross street: Situate on the east- easterly sideline of East Jersey Street, 100 tive bidding as a “professional service” un- STREET, ELIZABETH CITY, NEW JER- tive bidding as a “professional service” un- c. Ability to perform the task in a timely erly line of Magnolia Avenue (formerly Wall feet from the northwesterly sideline of Fifth der the provision of said Local Public Con- SEY 07202. der the provisions of said Local Public Con- fashion, including staffing and famil- Street) 75.00 feet from the northerly line of Street. tracts Law because said services are ren- Tax Lot No. 885 in Block No. 5. tracts Law because said services are ren- iarity with subject matter. Third Street. Prior lien(s): SUBJECT TO UNPAID dered or performed by persons authorized Dimension of Lot: approximately 50 feet dered or performed by persons authorized d. Past performance with the Town. Prior lien(s): SUBJECT TO UNPAID TAXES AND OTHER MUNICIPAL LIENS. by law to practice a recognized profession, wide by 100 feet long. by law to practice a recognized profession, e. Cost competitiveness. TAXES AND OTHER MUNICIPAL LIENS. THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE AS OF 10/ which practice is regulated by law, and Nearest Cross Street: 4TH AVENUE which practice is regulated by law, and f. Any other items that the municipality THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE AS OF 10/ 17/02 FOR PROPERTY TAXES, UNPAID which practice required the knowledge of an Situate at a point on the northwesterly which practice requires the knowledge of an deems necessary for evaluation of 23/02 FOR UNPAID TAXES/WATER/ WATER/SEWER CHARGES, AND LIEN advanced type in a field of learning acquired sideline of Loomis Street distance approxi- advanced type in a field of learning acquired proposals and the award of a con- SEWER IS IN THE AGGREGATE SUM PAYOFF IS IN THE AGGREGATE SUM by a prolonged, formal course of specified mately 91.83 feet northeasterly from its in- by a prolonged, formal course of specified tract. OF $6,382.59. OF $9,766.77. education and instruction, and instruction, tersection with the northeasterly sideline of education and instruction, and because it is The Town’s selection of a proposer shall There is due approximately the sum of There is due approximately the sum of and because it is impossible at this time to 4th Avenue. impossible at this time to know the exact not result in a proposal-based contract, but SEVENTY ONE THOUSAND THREE- TWO-HUNDRED TWELVE THOUSAND know the exact dimensions of the services There is due approximately the sum of dimensions of the services to be performed would enable the negotiation of a contract HUNDRED FOURTEEN & 17/100 ONE-HUNDRED FIFTY NINE & 05/100 to be performed and the nature of the vari- ONE-HUNDRED SEVENTY FIVE THOU- and the exact nature of the various tasks to between the Town and proposer. ($71,314.17) together with lawful interest ($212,159.05) together with lawful interest ous tasks to be performed, and accordingly, SAND ONE-HUNDRED SEVEN & 82/100 be performed, and accordingly, the services Issuance of this RFP does not commit the and costs. and costs. the services to be rendered cannot reason- ($175,107.82) together with lawful interest to be rendered cannot reasonably be de- Town of Westfield to award a contract, to There is a full legal description on file in There is a full legal description on file in ably be described by written specifications, and costs. scribed by written specifications, and addi- pay any costs incurred in preparation of a the Union County Sheriff’s Office. the Union County Sheriff’s Office. and additionally, because the said service There is a full legal description on file in tionally, because the said services are of response to this request, or to procure or The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn are such a qualitative nature as will not the Union County Sheriff’s Office. such a qualitative nature as will not permit contract any services or supplies. The this sale. this sale. permit the receipt of competitive bids due to The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn the receipt of competitive bids due to the Town reserves the right to reject any and all RALPH FROEHLICH RALPH FROEHLICH the subjective difference in the work product this sale. subjective difference in the work product of proposals, and to resolicit. SHERIFF SHERIFF of such persons and the fact that the ethical RALPH FROEHLICH such persons and the fact that the ethical As an equal opportunity/affirmative action STERN, LAVINTHAL, FRANKENBERG, STERN, LAVINTHAL, FRANKENBERG, requirements of such profession will not SHERIFF requirements of such profession will not employer, the Town prohibits discrimination NORGAARD & KAPNICK, LL NORGAARD & KAPNICK, LL permit such bidding. FEIN, SUCH, KAHN & SHEPARD, P.C. permit such bidding. on the basis of race, creed, color, sex, age, Suite 300 Suite 300 A copy of this resolution shall be pub- Suite 201 A copy of this resolution shall be pub- religion, sexual orientation, marital status, 293 Eisenhower Parkway 293 Eisenhower Parkway lished in The Times as required by law 7 Century Drive lished in The Times as required by law disability or national origin. Minority and Livingston, New Jersey 07039-1711 Livingston, New Jersey 07039-1711 within ten (10) days of its passage. Parsippany, New Jersey 07054 within ten (10) days of its passage. women’s business enterprises will be af- CH-757049 - (WL) CH-757045 - (WL) Barbara Riepe CH-757058 - (WL) Barbara Riepe forded full consideration and are encour- 4 T - 12/26/02, 1/2/03, 1/9/03 4 T - 12/26/02, 1/2/03, 1/9/03 Township Clerk 4 T - 1/9, 1/16, 1/23 Township Clerk aged to respond. & 1/16/03 Fee: $214.20 & 1/16/03 Fee: $222.36 1 T - 1/9/03, The Times Fee: $41.82 & 1/30/03 Fee: $193.80 1 T - 1/9/03, The Times Fee: $41.31 1 T - 1/9/03, The Leader Fee: $88.23 CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK Page 14 Thursday, January 9, 2003 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Raider Matmen Take Second FSPY Lady Piranas Drench At John Goles Invitational Ocean County ‘Y’, 106-99 CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 The Fanwood-Scotch Plains “Y” and Gousman nailed first and second. girls “A” team beat Ocean County (15-18) Dickson claimed first. and a 3-1 victory in the semis. at 160, after winning his opening “Y”, 106-99, to finish with a record In backstroke, (8U) Maguire and “It was really good to see him win bout, had to withdraw from competi- of 1-3. Keiser were first and second. (9-10s) in overtime,” commented Scholz. tion due to illness. In Individual Medley, (9-10s) Baliko, Gaynor and Dunn placed second and “He followed through and did an “We were fantastic! We pulled to- Maguire and Nagle swept the 100- third. (11-12s) Johnson, Smith and excellent job.” gether as a team. They wrestled with yard event. (11-12) Smith captured Henkels swept as well as (13-14s) Junior Andrew Loomis won by a lot of heart,” exclaimed Scholz. second. (13-14s) Borowski and Larkin Henkels, Kosenick and Desnoyers. disqualification in 15 seconds over “Our goal was to get first. We came took second and third, and (15-18) A. Cameron and Marino delivered a his Pope John opponent to claim the a half a point shy but they feel we Vantosky, third. Akyuz, Kupfer and J. one-two punch for the 15-18s. Also heavyweight title. The unseeded won. They are a great bunch of kids Leahy had personal bests. Also swim- swimming backstroke were J. Loomis recorded two falls to reach and I’m just glad to be with them.” David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times ming were N. Colucci and Murphy. Colucci and M.Gaynor. the finals. TRIUMPHANT RETURN HOME...Former SP-F grad Ray Williams, right, In freestyle, (8Us) Lyons and Keiser In butterfly, (8Us) Lyons and Leahy WEIGHT BREAKDOWN: greets Athletic Director Erik Rosenmeier during the Westfield-SP-F basketball turned in a 1-2 touch. (9-10s) Dunn Junior Eric Connolly placed sec- 103: — Costello (DV) md. Wilson (PJ), touched first and third. (9-10s) Wenson ond at 135 when he was defeated 19- 15-5 game. Williams, a freshman wide receiver for Purdue University, had four and Wenson placed first and third. and Smith tied for first. (11-12s) 7 by highly touted Matt Stoppay of 112: — Villano (WM) p. Olah (WH), 3:25 receptions and recovered a fumble in the end zone for a touchdown when the (11-12s) Hawkins, Henkels and Lyons Senofonte and Hawkins finished sec- Sparta. Connolly recorded two falls 119: — Mineo (SPF) d. Kelly (DV), 8-0 Boilermakers defeated Washington, 34-24, at the Sun Bowl in El Paso, Tex. out-swam OCY in the 100-yards. (13- ond and third. (13-14) Marsan and 125: — Francavilla (SPF) p. Goble (N), to advance to the title bout. :32 14s) Gousman and Desnoyers fin- (15-18) Dickson placed second. (11- “Eric had Stoppay and hung in 130: — Solley (E) d. Ryan (N), 2-1, 2 OT ished first and third followed by (15- 12) O’Halloran posted a personal best there tough with him,” expressed 135: — Stoppay (S) md. Connolly (SPF), 18) A. Cameron nailing first. K. in the 50-yard race. Scholz. “He knows what it’s going to 19-7 Unbeaten Lady Raiders Rap Cavanagh and M. Rossi posted per- Winning medley relay squads were: 140: — Caffrey (N) d. Rosinski (DV), 7-5 take to beat a quality kid like 145: — Markus (DV) p. Marino (WM), sonal bests. K. Gousman swam well. (8Us) Lyons, Maguire, Keiser and Stoppay.” 3:28 In breaststroke, respective sweeps Blacklock; (9-10s) Gaynor, Baliko, Junior Ronnie Ferrara picked up 152: — Roselle (S) d. Sica (WM), 14-7 Blue Devil Hoopsters, 72-19 were: (8Us) Blacklock, Maguire and Wenson, and Dunn; (11-12s) Johnson, two victories to place fourth at 112, 160: — Washer (N) p. Ferry (DV) 3:18 CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 Krema; (9-10s) Baliko, Rossi and McGeehan, Senofonte and Hawkins; 171: — Silber (SPF) d. Brice (WH), 4-2, OT Maguire; and (11-12s) McGeehan, Anthony Ferrante placed fourth at 189: — Peterson (DV) p. Walker (N), 4:27 and (13-14s) Henkels, Borowski, 140, Pedro Coyt placed fourth at 152 215: — M. Loomis (SPF) p. Risko (WH), :59 anytime we had an opportunity to believe they can match up with them. Harley and Rossi. (13-14s) Borowski Larkin and Gousman. and Marc Fabiano took fourth at 189. Hwt: — A. Loomis (SPF) won DQ over double up on her, she just dished it “Mentally, this game was really Junior Charlie Bachi, seeded second Perez (PJ), :15 off to someone else. They simply out devastating,” concluded Blue Devil hustled us on the court.” Casey DePalma. “We have to learn, St. Helen’s 7/8 Girls Place The Raider bench of Kit Kat Dill work better as a team and push St. Helen’s 6th Boys Boost (3 pts.), Christene De Luca, (2 pts.), through it. Coach Marino gives us Ashley McCoy and Megan Makely motivational speeches; he says the Second in 2 Hoops Tourneys got plenty work and did an outstand- right things and pushes us. It really Basketball Record to 13-3 ing job. “We have a strong starting works and helps us a lot.” The St. Helen’s 7/8-grade girls In the RPHI, St. Helen’s downed basketball team placed second in St. Helen’s 6th grade boys basket- Dyer led scoring with 10 while he and five and six,” said coach Homm. Sc. Pl.-Fanwood 25 18 20 9 72 OLMV of Middlesex, 58-27. Miller ball team continued its strong show- Tony DiIorio spearheaded a tremen- “When we get in foul trouble against Westfield (0-4) 7 2 4 6 19 two holiday tournaments, falling to nailed 26 points, O’Leary sank eight ing by reaching the finals of the IHM dous team defensive effort. Point guard some real good teams, we are going St. Anne’s, 56-51, in the St. Ann’s and Slodyzka, Defalco and Ruhno Holiday Tournament and winning two Bret DeFazio was spectacular in con- to need those kids.” Raider Hoop Girls Win Holiday Classic (SAHC) and again had six each. El Kourey added four out of three league games to improve trolling the tempo throughout the After the game, Raider Pennella North Warren Tourney to St. Anne’s, 55-50, in the Rutgers points and Wendel scored two. its record to 13-3. game. said, “We did what we usually do, Prep Holiday Invitational (RPHI). In the semis, St. Helen’s felled St. In IHM Tournament play, St. and that is hustle and play good The Scotch Plains-Fanwood High In the SAHC, St. Helen’s beat Mathias, 56-46. Ruhno netted 21 St. Helen’s opened its Union County School girls basketball team repeated Helen’s beat Staten Island, 34-22, League play by trouncing the Cranford defense.” Branchburg, 37-34. Breanne Defalco points, Miller had 12 and Slodyzka keyed by Chris Sheehan’s eight points “Working the offense without forc- as champions of the North Warren led with 14 points, hitting 10-20 free had seven while Wendel and O’Leary Storm, 56-6. Greg Baker scored 12 Tournament by annihilating Newton, and Jimmy Reardon’s six. In the, 27- points while Dyer added 10 and ing passes is something that we have throws. Erin Miller netted 11 points had four each. Defalco and Rose 22, win over IHM, Matt Isabella led a really worked on,” added senior Jen 65-31, in Blairstown on December 28. and Gabrielle O’Leary had six, in- Driscoll had three points. Infantino Reardon chipped in with nine. Sophomore point guard Jen Burke took balanced scoring attack with six In CYO Action, St. Helens split two Russell. “As long as we continue to cluding two clutch fouls shots with bucketed two points. points. In the semifinals, St. Helen’s play and hustle that way, everyone top honors in scoring with 15 points. 30 seconds remaining. Casey el Against St. Ann’s, St. Helen’s led games, beating St. John’s of Clark, Sophomore center Hillary knocked off Warren’s 5th grade squad, 57-13, behind Tommy McManus’s 15 will be satisfied.” Kourey had three points and eight again at halftime, 32-19, but St. Ann’s 26-15, with Sheehan and Kyle Marsh For the future, the Lady Blue Devils Klimowicz laid in 14 points and rebounds, Danielle Infantino scored went on a 10-0 run late in the third points and Spencer Cassidy’s 10 while sophomore Maura Gillooly, who fin- scoring six points each. losing a, 32-31, nail-biter to St. remain most optimistic. The team be- two and Stephanie Slodyzcka had quarter to cut the lead to 36-34. Early In the heartbreaking, 32-30, cham- lieves with continued hard work dur- ished with 13 points (three 3-point- one point and 12 rebounds. in the fourth, St. Helen’s lost its two Theresa’s despite eight points each ers), bucketed eight in the first quar- pionship game loss to Warren, Craig from DiIorio and Isabella. ing practice, W’s will not be far down St. Helen’s led, 21-13, at halftime top rebounders and St. Anne’s took the road. With Cranford, Linden and ter to push the 4-0 Raiders to a 25-7 against 10-0 St. Ann’s but the hosts over, controlling the boards. Ridge coming up, the Blue Devil girls run. Freshman Chanelle Freeman put on a ferrous second half rally. Defalco scored 14 points, includ- netted 11 points and Co-Captain Jen Kathryn Ruhno had 15 points and ing 12-12 in free throws. Miller had Hye-Young Choi PUBLIC NOTICE Russell added four. Miller had 13, including 8-13 from 12 points, including two 3-pointers. #1 Realtor in the Westfield Office 1994-2001 NOTICE OF AWARD OF CONTRACT Newton 7 3 8 13 31 the line. O’Leary had eight points, el Ruhno had six points, Slodyzcka had Visit me at my website: FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES BY Sc. Pl.-Fanwood 25 11 16 13 65 Kourey had seven and Slodyczka five, Infantino, Driscoll and O’Leary www.Realtor.com THE BOROUGH OF FANWOOD had three. Krissy Wendell and had four each while Wendel and www. coldwellbankermoves.com/hye-young.choi RESOLUTION 03-01-05 PUBLIC NOTICE Defalco added two each. Elizabeth Harbaugh had two each. email: [email protected] CONTRACTOR: Mark Peck, Esq., BOROUGH OF FANWOOD Contact Hye-Young Choi Today for the Perfect Home! DiFrancesco, Bateman, Coley, Yospin, PLANNING BOARD Kunzman, Davis & Lehrer, P.C., 15 Moun- Notice is hereby given that the PLAN- St. Helen’s 6th Boys Reach OPEN HOUSE: Sunday, Jan 12, 1-4 PM tain Boulevard, Warren, New Jersey 07059- NING BOARD OF THE BOROUGH OF 5686 FANWOOD after public hearing granted 42 Fair Hill Road, Westfield NATURE OF SERVICE: Legal Repre- approval to Mr. and Mrs. Eric Meade to sentation construct an addition and deck on the prop- IHM Basketball Finals DURATION: Period ending December erty at 212 Second Street, Fanwood, New 31, 2003 or until his successor is appointed Jersey being Block 105, Lot 9. St. Helen’s 6th grade boys basket- Also in CYO action, St. Helen’s AMOUNT: $120.00/hour Documents pertaining to this application A Copy of the Resolution and Contract are available for public inspection at Bor- ball team continued its red-hot start routed St. Joseph’s of Roselle, 35- relating to the services are on file and avail- ough Hall during normal business hours. to the season with a six-game win- 11, keyed by tremendous team de- able for public inspection in the office of the Block 105, Lot 9 ning streak improving its record to fense holding St. Joe’s to just five Borough Clerk. Mr. and Mrs. Eric Meade 11-1. The streak included two Union points through three quarters. Tony Eleanor McGovern 212 Second Street Borough Clerk Fanwood, New Jersey 07023 County CYO League play romps and DiIorio sank eight points while Greg 1 T - 1/9/03, The Times Fee: $19.89 1 T - 1/9/03, The Times Fee: $15.81 four impressive wins to reach the Baker and Matt Isabella pumped in final of the IHM Holiday Tourna- six each. ment in Scotch Plains. In their IHM Tourney opener, St. COLDWELL BANKER In their CYO opener, a 36-15 Helen’s dominated St. Paul’s from & trouncing of St. John’s of Rahway, the start winning, 43-32. Chris E XPERIENCE, TRUST, RELIABILITY S ERVICE Spencer Cassidy led all scorers with Sheehan led the scoring with 10 while eight points and Bret DeFazio and Isabella and Cassidy pitched in six OPEN HOUSE: Sunday January 12, 1 - 4 PM Kyle Marsh chipped in with six each. each and DiIorio had a stellar defen- sive game. PUBLIC NOTICE St. Helen’s then beat Staten Is- New Listing. . . Beautiful fieldstone front 5 BR, 4 ½ BTH Colonial BOROUGH OF FANWOOD land, 34-22, keyed by Sheehan’s eight with charm and character in “Brightwood by the Pond”. Lrg FR addition PLANNING BOARD points and Jimmy Reardon’s six. In Notice is hereby given that on January 22, w/ vault ceil, LR w/ frplc, EIK, cozy office, scrn porch, RR & Au Pair 2003 at 8:00 PM in the Borough Hall of the the 27-22 win over IHM, Isabella led suite, 2 FRPLC, archways, embellished moldings, built-ins, wndw seat, Borough of Fanwood at 75 North Martine with six points while Craig Dyer hwfls, CAC, 2 CG, .4 acre on quiet lane. $950,000 Avenue, Fanwood, New Jersey, the pumped in four. In the semis, St. Fanwood Planning Board will hold a public hearing to consider the appeal of Mr. and Helen’s knocked off Warren, 26-15, OPEN HOUSE: Sunday, Jan 12, 1-4 PM Mrs. Derek Watson, 100 North Martine with Sheehan and Marsh sharing scor- Avenue, Fanwood to construct a minor sub- ing honors with six each. 511 Topping Hill Road, Westfield division, also known as Block 34, Lot 21 on the Fanwood Tax Map. PUBLIC NOTICE Sec. 12.03 E-2; Variance requested: New Lot Width; Permitted: 75.0 feet; Present: NOTICE OF AWARD OF CONTRACT 164.67 feet; Proposed: 63.25 feet FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES BY The application will also seek such other THE BOROUGH OF FANWOOD relief as may be determined necessary at RESOLUTION 03-01-08 the public hearing based upon review of the application or amendment(s) to the applica- CONTRACTOR: Amalgamated General tion. Agencies, 115 Grove Street East, P.O. Box All interested persons may be present 2670, Westfield, New Jersey 07091-1670 and heard. NATURE OF SERVICE: Consulting Ser- The file pertaining to this application is vices for general liability insurance Westfield $619,900 available for public inspection during normal DURATION: For a period ending no later business hours from the Secretary of the than December 31, 2003 Large ground-entry Split Level home nestled on a hill in top- Board at the Administration Offices of the AMOUNT: Not to exceed $10,340.00 Borough of Fanwood at 75 North Martine A Copy of the Resolution and Contract notch neighborhood. All spacious rooms, CAC, Family Room Avenue, Fanwood, New Jersey. relating to the services are on file and avail- with sliders to beautiful yard, 4 Bedrooms, 2½ Baths. (WSF6950) Block 34, Lot 21 able for public inspection in the office of the Derek and Kelly Watson Borough Clerk. 100 North Martine Avenue Eleanor McGovern Fanwood, New Jersey 07023 Borough Clerk 1 T - 1/9/03, The Times Fee: $17.85 New listing. . . Meticulously renovated spacious 3 BR HM in 1 T - 1/9/03, The Times Fee: $28.56 Wychwood. New since 1998; EIK, new 2 ½ BTHS w/ skylt, refinished HWFL, all new wndws & bay. LR w/ frplc, lrg FR & SUNRM & DEN. Also new CAC, gas HT, plumbing, electric, roof, alarm sys., extensive patio, all new decor. Charm abounds! Easy walk to elementary + school. $549,000 ongratulations

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(WSF6901) $850,000 209 Central Avenue FRANK D. ISOLDI 908-233-5555 Broker / Sales Associate 908-301-2048 (direct line) NJAR Million Dollar Sales Club 1993-2001 www.ColdwellBankerMoves.com Westfield Office Direct Dial: (908) 301-2038 209 Central Avenue RESIDENTIAL BROKERAGE Coldwell Banker Mortgage ConciergeTM Service 908-233-5555, ext. 169 Toll Free 1-888-317-5416 1-800-353-9949 Direct Line: 908-301-2015 RESIDENTIAL BROKERAGE Westfield Office • 209 Central Avenue • (908) 233-5555 © 2002 Coldwell Banker Corporation. Coldwell Banker® is a registered trademark of the Coldwell Banker Corporation. An Equal Opportunity Company. Equal Housing Opportunity. ©2002 NRT, Incorporated CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK A WATCHUNG C OMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood Thursday, January 9, 2003 Page 15 Talking Business Ruth Paul Honored by Garden Club of Westfield Tamara Geacintov Joins WESTFIELD — Ruth Paul, Presi- den Clubs. Many more responsibili- dent of the Garden Club of New Jer- ties followed. She became a District sey, recently received “Honorary Director, District Flower Show Co- SunAmerica Securities Membership in the Garden Club of Chairman, Recording Secretary, SCOTCH PLAINS – Local invest- As a member of the American In- Westfield.” Ms. Paul, who is also a Landscape Design School Chairman, ment professional, Tamara ternational Group, Inc. (NYSE:AIG) member of the Westfield club, was National Gardener Member Service, Geacintov, has moved family of financila ser- given this honor in recognition of Newsleaf Editor, CAR Representa- her affiliation to Sun vices companies, Sun and in appreciation for her many years tive and more. America Securities, Inc. America Securities, Inc. of devoted service to the club’s pur- In 2001, Ms. Paul’s experience and SunAmerica Securi- is a part of the largest poses and traditions. dedication culminated when she be- ties, Inc., a nationally network of investment Ms. Paul joined The Garden Club came the President of the Garden Club recognized broker/ professionals in the of Westfield in 1980 and quickly of New Jersey. dealer and industry country. Best known for became active in club work. In 1987, Her additional accomplish- leader, offers a diverse its global commercial she became president. She continued ments include Landscape Design menu of investment and property casualty lines involvement in club activities includ- Consultant, Garden Consultant retirement products and life insurance prod- ing the Workshop, Publicity, Mem- and NFSGA Accredited Judge. In through its network of ucts, American Interna- ber at Large, Hospitality, Schedule addition, she has always helped in registered representa- tional Group, Inc. has a Chairman and Flower Show Chair- so many ways – holding classes, tives from coast to coast. long heritage of quality men. giving demonstrations and ad- In the broker/dealer in- and stability, and con- While still involved in the vice, and serving on various com- dustry since 1970, tinues to experience CONGRATULATIONS…At their Christmas Tea, The Garden Club of Westfield Westfield club’s activities, Ruth be- mittees. Tamara Geacintov honored Ruth Paul for her work with The Garden Club of New Jersey. Pictured, SunAmerica Securities unparalled growth. left to right, are: Irene Ilaria, President of The Garden Club of Westfield; Ruth came a vital part of the Garden Club Ruth Paul is a vital part of the has been supporting entrepreneur- For more information about Sun Paul, President of The Garden Club of New Jersey and Jody Melloan, former of New Jersey, which is a member of Garden Club of New Jersey and the ial professionals for 25 years and is America Securities, please contact President of The Garden Club of Westfield. the National Federation of State Gar- Garden Club of Westfield. a front-runner in the trend toward Ms. Geacintov, Financial Advisor at comprehensive financial services. (908) 322-2400. Open House Scheduled For Camp Yachad BCW to Hold Monthly SCOTCH PLAINS — An Open House Pristine 1930’s Colonial for new and prospective Camp Yachad Meeting in Garwood families is planned for Tuesday, January 21, at 7:30 p.m. at the Jewish Commu- On a quiet AREA — The Berkeley Heights/ trition, massage and strength train- nity Center (JCC) of Central New Jersey’s Clark/Westfield Business and Pro- ing. Wilf Jewish Community Campus, 1391 Northside Street fessional Women (BCW/BPW) Len Glassman will speak on their Martine Avenue in Scotch Plains. monthly meeting will be held on operation and attendees will learn Camp staff will discuss all camp pro- Tuesday, January 28, at Personal how working women can have grams in detail. A question-and-answer For Sale By Owner Best, 100 Center Street in healthy lifestyles. session will follow the presentation. Garwood. The BCW BPW is part of BPW/ Registration for new and prospective The program begins at 7 p.m. USA. BPW/USA was founded in 1919 families will be handled by lottery. Non-members are welcome. Per- and promotes equity for all women The JCC On-site Camp is home to $599,000 sonal Best specializes in personal in the workplace through advocacy, three camp units. Chaverim introduces training, weight management, nu- education and information. There two-and-a-half to five-year-olds to the are 30,000 members in more than camp experience in a nurturing, struc- Call: 1,600 local organizations. tured program.Yeladim is for campers (908) 789-2899 Advance reservations are required. four years old to first grade, providing Expert on Antiques Light refreshments will be served. a transition to more rigorous camp ac- Scheduled to Speak The cost to attend is $5 per person. tivities. Campers entering grades 2 and Payment will be collected the night 3 can experience a wide range of activi- Four Bedroom Colonial on a quiet Northside street. To Woman’s Club of the event. For reservations and ties in the Sabra unit. 9 rooms, 2 ½ Baths with attached garage and WESTFIELD — Martine information call Gerri at (908) 276- New in 2003 will be the Sabra Sports finished Basement. Many recent improvements White, a senior certified appraiser 9502. For membership information Clinics. Soccer coach/instructor Dave include a new Kitchen and eat-in area, remodeled Moser and coach Bill Kilduff of Kean of antiques and decorative arts on BCW BPW, contact Noreen at Bath, new heating system, new windows, and much with the Bernards Appraisal Asso- (908) 389-9863. University will facilitate weekly skill- ciates, will speak to members of building programs in baseball, soccer more. Hardwood floors, woodburning fireplace and the Woman’s Club of Westfield at Scotch Plains Baptist and basketball, respectively. To regis- high quality built-ins combine with a great location their general meeting. ter for the Open House or obtain more and low taxes to make this home a great buy. The meeting will be held on To Show Left Behind II information, please call Lisa David, Monday, January 13, at 12:30 p.m. SCOTCH PLAINS – The Scotch Assistant Camp Director, at (908) 889- at the First Congregational Plains Baptist Church, located at 333 8800 extension no. 253. Church of Westfield, located at Park Avenue, will host the movie Left 125 Elmer Street. Members are Behind II: Tribulation Force on Sun- invited to bring antiques to the day, January 12, at 6:30 p.m. meeting for appraisal. Based on the New York Times best- Ms. White will discuss antiques selling novel, this sequel to the video and collectibles and shopping for Left Behind: The Movie follows a antiques. She is a specialist in an- small group known as the Tribula- tique furniture, silver, paintings, tion Force as they embark on a dan- decorative arts and Oriental rugs. gerous mission to “open the eyes of Hostesses for the reception af- the world to the truth,” according to terwards will be the Recreation a synopsis supplied by the church. Department, under the leadership All are welcome and refreshments of Helen Davoren. Guests are also will be provided. Children will view welcome to attend. For more in- a separate film in the “Yellow Room.” formation, please call (908) 654- For more information, please call the Homes For The Holidays 3946. church at (908) 322-5487. Burgdorff's gift to buyer and seller clients who participate in the American Dream: finding a home! Call for program details or visit us at burgdorff.com. PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF AWARD OF CONTRACT NOTICE TO CREDITORS FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES BY Estate of: HAROLD L. BEVELHEIMER, THE BOROUGH OF FANWOOD ALSO KNOWN AS HAROLD RESOLUTION 03-01-06 BEVELHEIMER, Deceased Pursuant to the order of James S. CONTRACTOR: John D. Draikiwicz, LaCorte, Surrogate of the County of Union, Esq., Gibbons, DelDeo, Dolan, Griffinger & made on the 3RD day of JANUARY, A.D. Vecchione, One River Front Plaza, New- 2003, upon the application of the under- ark, New Jersey 07102-5497 signed, as EXECUTOR of the estate of NATURE OF SERVICE: Bond Counsel said deceased, notice is hereby given to DURATION: Period ending December the creditors of said deceased to exhibit 31, 2003 or until his successor is ap- to the subscriber under oath or affirmation pointed their claims and demands against the AMOUNT: Bond Sale and review of estate of said deceased within six months Official Statement $3,500 plus $1.00 per from the date of said order, or they will be $1,000 bonds forever barred from prosecuting or re- Preparation of Bond Ordinance: FANWOOD $369,900 FANWOOD $489,900 FANWOOD $795,000 covering the same against the subscriber. $375.00 - $550.00 Charming Colonial in move-in condition offers 7 rooms and New construction Colonial with 9 rooms includes 4 Bedrooms, 2.1 Lovely Tudor with church and parking lot also includes 6 CAROLE B. HETZELL A Copy of the Resolution and Contract includes 3 Bedrooms, 1.1 Baths, Eat-In Kitchen, Formal Dining Baths, Master Bedroom Suite with Jacuzzi, Family Room with fireplace, rooms and features 3 Bedrooms, 1.1 Baths, Eat-In Kitchen, EXECUTOR relating to the services are on file and Room, updated main Bath, Family Room, Living Room, full, catheral ceilings, Formal Dining Room, Living Room, Eat-In Kitchen, Formal Dining Room, Living Room, porch, full Basement. 36 WOODLAND ROAD available for public inspection in the office finished Basement, recently painted interior, newer roof, new 2-car garage and 2-story foyer. Zoned for residential and perfect as nusery / preschool / JAMESBURG, NEW JERSEY 08831 of the Borough Clerk. CAC, hardwood floors throughout and near town and church. 1 T - 1/9/03, The Leader Fee: $19.89 Eleanor McGovern transportation. Borough Clerk PUBLIC NOTICE 1 T - 1/9/03, The Times Fee: $21.42 SHERIFF’S SALE PUBLIC NOTICE SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, SHERIFF’S SALE DOCKET NO. F-8029-00 SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, BANKERS TRUST COMPANY, AS CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, TRUSTEE, PLAINTIFF vs. REGINA DOCKET NO. F-13076-01 CONDEZ, ET AL., DEFENDANT. DELTA FUNDING CORPORATION, CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, PLAINTIFF vs. JAIRO E. HERNANDEZ, ET DATED OCTOBER 5, 2000 FOR SALE OF ALS., DEFENDANT. MORTGAGED PREMISES. CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, By virtue of the above-stated writ of DATED MARCH 12, 2002 FOR SALE OF execution to me directed I shall expose for MORTGAGED PREMISES. sale by public vendue, at the Union County By virtue of the above-stated writ of Administration Building, 1st Floor, 10 Eliza- execution to me directed I shall expose for bethtown Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jersey sale by public vendue, at the Union County SCOTCH PLAINS $317,000 SCOTCH PLAINS $364,900 SCOTCH PLAINS $599,000 on WEDNESDAY THE 29TH DAY OF JANU- Administration Building, 1st Floor, 10 Eliza- Charming Colonial on quiet street offers 7 rooms and includes Spacious Bi-Level in the Maple Hill Farms section, includes 8 rooms Historic Colonial with 9 rooms includes 4 Bedrooms, 2.1 ARY A.D., 2003 at two o’clock in the bethtown Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jersey 3 Bedrooms, 1.1 Baths, updated Eat-In Kitchen and .5 Bath, and offers 4 Bedrooms, 1.1 Baths, Eat-In Kitchen with new floor and Baths, updated Kitchen, Living Room, Dining Room, 6 afternoon of said day. All successful on WEDNESDAY THE 29TH DAY OF JANU- Formal Dining Room with sliders to deck, Living Room, dishwasher, Formal Dining Room, Living Room, Family Room with fireplaces, hand-hewn ceilings, pine floors, 3 staircases, full bidders must have 20% of their bid avail- ARY A.D., 2003 at two o’clock in the entrance foyer, full Basement, roof to be replaced. new carpet, newely painted interior and located on a quiet street. Basement, all situated on 1+ acre. able in cash or certified check at the afternoon of said day. All successful conclusion of the sales. bidders must have 20% of their bid avail- The judgment amount is ONE-HUNDRED able in cash or certified check at the NINTY SEVEN THOUSAND ONE-HUNDRED conclusion of the sales. NINTY & 99/100 ($197,190.99). The judgment amount is ONE-HUNDRED MUNICIPALITY: Elizabeth FIFTY EIGHT THOUSAND NINE-HUNDRED COUNTY: UNION, STATE OF NEW JER- TWELVE & 87/100 ($158,912.87). SEY The property to be sold is located in the STREET AND STREET NO.: 54 Elmora City of Elizabeth in the County of Union, Avenue New Jersey. TAX BLOCK AND LOT: BLOCK 13, LOT: Commonly known as: 260 Morris Av- 511 enue, Elizabeth, New Jersey 07208. DIMENSIONS OF LOT: 111 feet by 46.66 Tax Lot No. 737 in Block 11. feet Dimensions of Lot: (Approximately) 24 NEAREST CROSS STREET: 46.66 feet feet wide by 70 feet long. from Murray Street Nearest Cross Street: Situate on the SUPERIOR INTERESTS (if any): City of southwesterly line of Morris Avenue Elizabeth holds a claim for taxes due and/ 356.09 feet from the southeasterly line of or other municipal utilities such as water Westfield Avenue. and/or sewer in the amount of $11,464.40 There is due approximately the sum of WESTFIELD $859,900 WESTFIELD $929,000 WESTFIELD $439,000 as of 05/11/2002. ONE-HUNDRED NINTY EIGHT THOUSAND New construction brick and stucco Tudor home features 8 Coming soon new construction Victorian home with 9 rooms includes Wonderful, brick-front Colonial located in a fabulous location, There is due approximately the sum of THREE-HUNDRED FIFTY ONE & 32/100 rooms and includes 4 Bedrooms, 2.2 Baths, Eat-In Kitchen, 4 Bedrooms, 3.1 Baths, Eat-In Kitchen with separate dining area, Formal offers 7 rooms and includes 4 Bedrooms, Eat-In Kitchen, TWO-HUNDRED FORTY FOUR THOU- ($198,351.32) together with lawful inter- Formal Dining Room, high ceilings, 1st floor hardwood floors, Dining Room, Master Bedroom and Princess Suites, CAC, Living and Formal Dining Room, Living Room with fireplace and built- SAND SIX-HUNDRED TWENTY SIX & 26/ est and costs. see-thru fireplace, 2 story foyer, full Basement and much more. Family Rooms with see-thru fireplace and near town, transportation ins, all hardwood floors and good closet / storage space. 100 ($244,626.26) together with lawful There is a full legal description on file in and shopping. interest and costs. the Union County Sheriff’s Office. There is a full legal description on file in The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn the Union County Sheriff’s Office. this sale. The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn RALPH FROEHLICH this sale. SHERIFF RALPH FROEHLICH ZUCKER, GOLDBERG & ACKERMAN, For all your mortgage needs Call ERA Mortgage at 888-421-3813 SHERIFF ATTORNEYS WILLIAM M. E. POWERS, JR. 1139 Spruce Drive WESTFIELD OFFICE CHARTERED-COUNSELORS P.O. Box 1024 737 Stokes Road Mountainside, New Jersey 07092-0024 600 North Avenue West • Westfield, NJ 07090 • (908) 233-0065 P.O. 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PUBLIC NOTICE TOWN OF WESTFIELD HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION In compliance with NJSA 10:4-8D (Open Public Meetings Act) the Westfield His- toric Preservation Commission wishes to advise the public of its that its next meeting date is January 27, 2003 in the Adminis- trative Conference Room, Municipal Build- ing, 425 East Broad Street, Westfield New Jersey at 8:00 p.m. Claire Gray, Secretary Historic Preservation Commission 1 T - 1/9/03, The Leader Fee: $14.28 WESTFIELD OFFICE CONGRATULATIONS!! PUBLIC NOTICE 908-654-7777 SHERIFF’S SALE 185 Elm Street, Invite us in SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, Westfield, NJ 07090 DOCKET NO. F-6038-99 and we’ll explain in detail why IMC MORTGAGE COMPANY, A BUY FOR $3,446 FLORIDA CORPORATION, AS SUCCES- Invite us in... SOR BY MERGER TO INDUSTRY MORT- your neighbor was so pleased GAGE CORP., PLAINTIFF vs. LUIS R. ARIAS AND MAYDA ARIAS, H/W; ROSALINA with all the things we did to sell ARIAS; MEDARDO OJEDA, ET ALS, DE- we’ll bring results. FENDANT. CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, his house at such a handsome DATED MARCH 24, 2000 FOR SALE OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. By virtue of the above-stated writ of financial return. Irene Katz execution to me directed I shall expose for sale by public vendue, at the Union County weichert.com Top Lister / Top Producer- Month of December RARE FIND Sales / Representative Administration Building, 1st Floor, 10 Eliza- Scotch Plains- Gracious late 1800’s Dutch Colonial possesses an bethtown Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jersey enduring refinement and endearing quality. Set on a priv near acre replete with greenouse & barn yet moments away from schools, NY transp. & Call and we’ll bring results. on WEDNESDAY THE 29TH DAY OF JANU- shops. Call for a priv showing today. $729,000. (052008243) ARY A.D., 2003 at two o’clock in the afternoon of said day. All successful bidders must have 20% of their bid avail- BUY FOR $2,785 BUY FOR $3,777 CONGRATULATIONS!! able in cash or certified check at the conclusion of the sales. The judgment amount is TWO-HUNDRED TWELVE THOUSAND NINETEEN & 24/100 ($212,019.24). REAL ESTATE TAX DISCLOSURE There is a tax lien in the estimated sum of $11,500.00 as of April 4, 2000. Plaintiff advises that the municipal tax office should be contacted to obtain any additional tax amounts that may be due. CUSTOM BUILT A UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY FOR NEW CONSTRUCTION NEW CONSTRUCTION CONCISE DESCRIPTION Mountainside- Colonial under construction, many updates Westfield- Elegant New England style famrhouse to be built, Westfield- Elegant Vict. to be built, walking distance to train / town, 1. Municipality: City of Elizabeth; & creative detailing, 10 rms, 4 br, library, 2 1/2 bths, FR w/ 2 story foyer, LR & FR w/fpls, custom eat in kit, MBR suite, 3 LR, DR, eat in kit, FR on 1st flr, MBR w/ vaulted ceil. & balcony + 3 2. Tax Lot 15, Block 8; fpl. $589,000. (052008497) br, 3 full bth, 2nd flr laundry. $799,000. (052007951) other brs, 2 1/2 bth, 2nd fl lndry. $849,000. (052008159) 3. Property Street Address: 543 Adams Avenue; BUY FOR $2,198 Phyllis Brown 4. Dimensions: 46.75 feet by 100 feet; Top Sales- Month of December 5. Nearest Cross: Julia Street; Sales / Representative 6. Feet to Nearest Cross: 50 feet. There is due approximately the sum of TWO-HUNDRED SEVENTY THOUSAND FIVE-HUNDRED EIGHTY TWO & 54/100 Monthly payments are for 30-year conventional fixed rate mortgages as detailed below. ($270,582.54) together with lawful inter- Monthly paymentsAsk about: Lowerare for Downpayments 30-year conventional • Lower Monthlyfixed rate Payments mortgages • Other as Optionsdetailed below. For purchase priceAsks up to $about:375,875 monthly Lower mortgage paymentsDownpayments (principal+interest) quoted • Lower in our ads are Monthly to qualified buyers, Payments based upon a 20% •downpayment Other and Options. a conventional 30-year fixed rate est and costs. loan at 6.375% with 3 points, A.P.R. 6.723%. As an example, a $100,000 loan would mean 360 monthly payments of $623.87. For purchase prices from $375,875 to $812,500, the monthly pay- For purchase prices up to $375,875 monthly mortgage payments (principal + interest) quoted in our ads are to qualified buyers, based upon a 20% downpayment There is a full legal description on file in mentsand aare conventional to qualified buyers 30-year based fixed upon rate a 20% loan downpayment at 5.75% withand calculated 3 points, at A.P.R. 6.625% 6.061%. with 3 points As an on example,a “Jumbo” a30-year $100,000 fixed raloante mortgage would meanwith an 360 A.P. Rmonthly. of 6.93 4payments%. An example of $583.57. of a $500,000 loanFor would puchase mean prices360 monthly from payments $375,875 of $3201.55. to $812,500 Figures, the herein monthly are approximate payments and are do to notqualified include buyers property based taxes, hazardupon ainsu 20%rance, downpayment or homeowners and association calculated dues at for 5.875% a condominium within 3pur- chase.points Interest on a “Jumbo”rates quoted 30-year are as of fixed June rate 26, 2002,mortgage and subject with an to change.A.P.R. ofNot 6.170% responsible. An for example typographical of a errors.$500,000 Weichert loan Financial would meanServices, 360 Executive monthly Offices, payments 225 Littleton of $2957.69. Road, Morris Figures Plains, the Union County Sheriff’s Office. NJherein 07950. are 1-800-829-CASH. approximate and Licensed do not by include the NJ Dept property of Banking taxes, and hazard Insurance. insurance, Licensed Mortgageor homeowners Banker with association the State Dept dues of Banfor kinga condominium in NY, CT, and pu PA.rchase. Licensed Interest Lender inrates DE, MD,quoted VA, D.C.,are GA,as ME,of Nov. MI, WI, 4 2002, IA, KS, and IL, MN, subject VT, OR. to Licensedchange. Mortgage Not responsible Lender in the for Commonwealth typographical of errors. Massachusetts. Weichert License Financial #ML1713, Services, Certificate Executive #43155. Of Certificatefices, 225 of AuthorityLittleton to Road, transact Morris business Plains, in AL, The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn NJ 07950. 1-800-829-CASH. Licensed by the NJ Dept of Banking and Insurance. Licensed Mortgage Banker with the State Dept of Banking in NY, CT, and PA. AK,Licensed AR, CO, IN,Lender SC, TX, in WA,DE, WY. MD, Exempt VA, D.C. 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PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood Thursday, January 9, 2003 Page 17 WRC to Hold Field Trip Brooklyn Museum of Art AREA — The Women’s Resource been seen by more than a million Center and The Connection for people at 15 venues in six coun- Women & Families in Summit are tries on three continents. co-sponsoring a field trip to the “The Dinner Party” is a symbolic Brooklyn Museum of Art to see history of women in western civili- Judy Chicago’s “The Dinner Party” zation. Triangular in configura- on Wednesday, January 15. tion, the piece employs numerous The group will leave at 9 a.m. media, including ceramics, china and return at 5 p.m. The fee for the painting and needlework to honor outing is $40 and bus-boarding women’s achievements. starts at 8:45 a.m. at the Women’s This trip includes round-trip Resource Center located in the Cal- transportation, a casual box lunch vary Episcopal Church, 31 Wood- and a guided tour of “The Dinner land Avenue, in Summit. Party”. Space for the field trip is limited. RUNNELLS EMPLOYEES HONORED BY COUNTY…Union County Free- Intersted individuals are asked to holder Rick Proctor and Freeholder Chairman Lewis Mingo, Jr. joined employ- call the Center at (908) 273-7253 ees who work at Runnells Specialized Hospital of Union County to thank them NEW LEADERS…The Westfield Jaycees, an organization dedicated to leader- as soon as possible for reservations. See it in Color! for their many years of service. Pictured, left to right, are: Freeholder Rick ship training through volunteerism, recently announced their officers for 2003. For more information about this or Proctor; 30-year nursing employee, Rosie Quarles of Plainfield; 25-year trans- They are, pictured left to right: Rich Humphreys, Community Vice President; Dr. similar programs, please call or visit See it on the web! portation employee, Bruce Shider of Plainfield; 30-year building maintenance Michael Smulewitz, Membership Vice President; Jim Foerst, Chairman; Craig www.womensource.org. employee worker, Wendy Donaldson of Westfield; 30-year nursing employee, Stock, President; Jeff Pinkin, Management Vice President and Steve Todd, Since it was first presented at www.goleader.com Cynthia Henry of Plainfield; 25-year telephone/mail department employee, Secretary/Treasurer. the San Francisco Museum of Art James Hennessy of Somerset and 25-year hospital finance employee, Joseph in 1979, “The Dinner Party” has Nassy of Plainfield. JCC Accepting Donations Scotch Plains Recreation Events Westfield Recreation Events Teen Ski Getaway: February 21 grades, which promotes good Golf Classes For Kids: Classes person. Register by January 11. For Goldberger Fund to 23 in Killington, Vt. Package choices for a lifetime, self-respect will be held from January 7 Dancercise: Early Spring Ses- includes: transportation and ac- and healthy living as well as exer- through January 28 and are lim- sion: Held from January 7 through SCOTCH PLAINS – The Jewish year have surpassed those of previ- commodations, three meals, one cise. The program will run at the ited to eight participants. Classes March 27 on Tuesdays and Thurs- Community Center (JCC) of Cen- ous years, according to the JCC, day lift ticket, skiing and beginning of April for 10 weeks, are held in a gym on Tuesdays days from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Class tral New Jersey in Scotch Plains is which is appealing to the public to snowboarding available. There are meeting twice a week at a Town- from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. or from is held in the Municipal Building now accepting donations to help supplement its funds. also more activities for those who ship park after school. Register at 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. The fee is $85 Community Room. The fee is $62 send children in need to its day A donation of $500 will help send don’t like to ski. A deposit is re- the Recreation Department after per class and is only open to chil- for 25 classes. camp program through the Larry one child to camp for four weeks; quired. January 13. dren ages 8 to 13. Book Discussion Group: The Goldberger Memorial Scholarship $1,000 will nearly cover the full Scrapbooking: Scrapbooking Softball League: Registration for Manners Matter: Held on Janu- first meeting will be held on Janu- Fund. eight-week program. programs are being introduced for this program will begin in the end ary 22, this two-hour course will ary 28 at 7:30 p.m. in the Confer- The fund was established after Checks should be made payable children as well as adults. There of January. introduce students to the do’s and ence Room at the Municipal Mr. Goldberger’s untimely death to to: The JCC of Central New Jersey will be introductory classes fol- Disney On Ice: Scheduled for don’ts of everyday etiquette and Building. All prospective mem- commemorate his love of children and mailed to JCC, in care of Larry lowed by longer sessions later in Saturday, January 25, at the Conti- dining etiquette. Open to ages 7 bers are asked to bring two book and foster his vision that the JCC Goldberger Memorial Scholarship the season. nental Airlines Arena. The show to 12. The cost is $25 per child suggestions. Coffee will be would become a central address for Fund, 1391 Martine Avenue, Scotch Manners Matters: We will be will begin at 11 a.m. The fee is $35 and will be held at 3:30 p.m. in served. Adults only. Call the rec- the Jewish community in Union Plains, 07076. running a “Manners Matter” pro- per person, which includes ticket the Community Room. A snack reation office to sign up. County. For more information, please call gram for ages 7 to 12 which teaches, and transportation. will be provided. Casino Trip to Moheegan Sun: Families undergoing temporary Robin Brous at (908) 889-8800, etiquette, telephone skills, conver- Ringling Bros & Barnum Bailey New Jersey Nets Game: Come Spend the day exploring the prop- financial hardship may apply for extension no. 203. sational skills, speaking with con- Circus: Scheduled for Saturday, show your love for the NJ Nets on erty and taking your chance on the scholarship to give their chil- fidence, party manners and much March 22 at Madison Square Gar- Valentines Day, February 14. A winning! Located in the flowing dren an enriching summer experi- more. To be held on Saturday, den for an 11 a.m. show. bus will depart at 6 p.m. The fee is hills of Connecticut. To reserve a ence. See it all on the Web! March 1. Vanity Fair Shopping: Day trip $50. Please reserve a spot by Janu- spot please call the recreation de- The requests for assistance this Babysitting Course: Will also be to the Outlets in Reading, Pa. on ary 14. partment. www.goleader.com implemented once again due to the Saturday April 12. The round trip Second Annual Family Bowl- Discount lift tickets are avail- overwhelming response from the fee is $18 per person. ing Night: Held at Linden Lanes able for the following Mountains: All Saints Announces PUBLIC NOTICE fall. To be held on Saturday, March Adult Programs: Register for at 4 p.m. on January 18. The event Camelback, Shawnee Mountain, 8. Senior Aerobics and Chris’s Stayin includes two hours of bowling, Jack Frost/Big Boulder, Blue Sunday School Term TOWN OF WESTFIELD “Girls on the Run” - This pro- Alive Exer-Dance Class and shoe rental, laser lights, music, Mountain, and Mountain Creek. SCOTCH PLAINS – The All ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL gram is for girls in third to fifth Scrapbooking Workshops. soda and pizza. The fee is $10 per Please call for details. Saints’ Episcopal Church, located Take notice that application has been at 559 in Scotch Plains, will begin made to the Mayor and Council of the Town a new Sunday School term, to of Westfield, 425 East Broad Street, Westfield, New Jersey 07090 for a person which new students are welcome. to person and place to place transfer of Four classes, from pre-kindergar- Plenary Retail Consumption Liquor License ten to eighth grade, are available. No. 2020-33-004-008 from it current holder, Classes meet at 9:30 a.m. on Westeix, LLC holding the license as an inactive pocketed License to Fuji Yama Sundays for approximately one Mama Corporation which will operate a res- hour. The children then join their taurant at 341 South Avenue East, Westfield, families for Holy Eucharist. Beth New Jersey 07090. The persons who will I am the changing face of real estate. . . Wojcio is Director of the Sunday hold an interest in this license is Fuji Yama School. Mama Corporation, a New Jersey Corpora- tion whose sole share holders are Qiu Yong, I am the ears that hear The First Sunday of the month is 79-11 215 Street, Bayside, New York 11364, Children’s Sunday. Instead of Lee Bang Chan, Lee, 448 Fairview Street, classes, the children are in church Ridgewood, New Jersey 07450 and Lee, what your home means to you. Fai, 76 East Avenue, New Canaan, Con- for the entire service, and the Jun- necticut 06840. ior Choir sings. Choir Director Plans of the proposed licensed premises The eyes that seek out Michael Spassov is having the may be examined at the office of the Munici- Junior Choir sing twice a month pal Clerk. Objections, if any, should be made in the perfect buyer. The promise this term. writing to Bernard A. Heeney, the Municipal Newcomers are also welcome to Clerk of the Town of Westfield at 425 East become members of the choir, Broad Street, Westfield, New Jersey. to guide you every step which rehearses on Sundays at Fuji Yama Mama Corporation 11:30 a.m. For more information, 241 South Avenue East Westfield, New Jersey 07090 of the way. I am a please call (908) 322-8047. 2 T - 1/9 & 1/16/03, The Leader Fee: $60.18 commitment to your satisfaction. PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE ® BOROUGH OF FANWOOD I am your Coldwell Banker agent. RESOLUTION 03-01-01 BE IT RESOLVED the following meetings of the Mayor and Council will be held during Year 2003 at 8:00 P.M. at Borough Hall, Mayor and Council Chambers, 75 North Martine Avenue, Fanwood, New Jersey. AGENDA MEETINGS REGULAR MEETINGS sell your home. January 7 January 14 . . .and I will February 4 February 11 March 4 March 11 April 1 April 8 May 6 May 13 * June 4 June 10 BARBARA CALLAHAN July 1 July 8 August 5 August 12 Westfield Office September 2 September 9 908-301-2886 (Direct Line) October 7 October 14 * November 5 November 11 E-mail: [email protected] December 2 December 9 The Agenda and Regular Meetings will be held on Tuesdays except for those dates 908-233-5555 (Main Line) marked with an * above. Official action may be taken at either the Agenda or the Regular Meetings of the Mayor and Council. Eleanor McGovern ©2002 Coldwell Banker Corporation. Coldwell Banker® is a registered trademark of Coldwell Banker Corporation Borough Clerk An Equal Opportunity Company. Equal Housing Opportunity. Independently Owned and Operated by NRT, Incorporated 1 T - 1/9/03, The Times Fee: $46.92 REALTOR® Kimberley Aslanian Haley Expect More INTERNATIONAL PRESIDENT’S PREMIER 2001

Classic center hall Colonial home boasting 4 bedrooms, 3 full and 2 Gracious and Elegant is this 11 room Center Hall displaying Pristine and spacious is this 5 Bedroom Split Level home located in half baths. Charm abounds throughout this fine home. The main traditional architecture and magnificent appointments. The formal a great family neighborhood. It boasts a newer eat-in Kitchen, living level, underlain by hardwood floors, provides two spacious rooms create an ideal setting for entertaining and everyday living. Master Bedroom suite with a luxurious new bathroom and private retreats on either side of the center hall, formal Living Room warmed Picturesque grounds, detailed moldings and high ceilings are but a study, Formal Living Room and Dining Room, Family Room, two- by a fireplace, formal Dining Room and an updated eat-in Kitchen. few of the captivating features that this premier residence offers. car attached Garage, three season Porch, and large fenced property. Offered for $699,900. (WSF 6903) Offered for $1,995,000. (WSF 6969) Offered for $599,900. (WSF 1009)

Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage (908) 301-2004 - Direct Line [email protected] Business (908) 233-5555 www.KimHaley.com 209 Central Avenue, Westfield, NJ 07090 CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK Page 18 Thursday, January 9, 2003 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Audrey Lasher, 74, Executive Secretary; DEATH NOTICE Was Rosarian and Thrift Shop Volunteer – Obituaries – Edgar Howard, 94, Retired Machinist; Audrey M. Lasher, 74, of Scotch Surviving are her husband, Will- Plains died on Wednesday, January iam W. Lasher; a daughter, Joanne William Drisch, 84, Army Accountant; Served in Coast Guard During 1930s 1, at Overlook Hospital in Summit. Williamson of Berkeley Heights; Edgar M. Howard, age 94, of made to the Bethany Terrace Nurs- Born in Brooklyn, she had lived three sons, William Lasher of Scotch Navy Veteran and Lions Club Member Morton Grove, Ill., formerly of ing Center, 8425 Waukegan Road, in Fanwood prior to moving to Plains, Robert Lasher of North William Drisch, 84, of Pittsburgh, Monmouth in the late 1970s. Westfield, N.J., died on Tuesday, Morton Grove, Ill., 60053. For fu- Scotch Plains 23 years ago. Brunswick and James Lasher of Bra- Pa. died on Thursday, December 19, at He served in the United States Navy January 7, 2003 at the Bethany Ter- neral information, please call (847) Mrs. Lasher had been an execu- dley Beach; a brother, Francis Lan- the Heinz Veterans Administration for six years, including during World race Nursing Center in Morton 673-6111. tive secretary to a vice president of gley of Winter Park, Fla., and four Hospital in Pittsburgh. War II, and was a member of the Dis- Grove. January 9, 2003 New Jersey Bell Telephone in New- grandchildren. Born in Newark, he had lived in abled American Veterans. Mr. Howard was born in Dorchester, ark before retiring after 14 years in A funeral service will be held at Scotch Plains for 60 years and in He was a member of the Lions Club. Mass. He served in the United States Amalia Di Francesco 1992. 10 a.m. on Saturday, January 11, at Crossville, Tenn. for 23 years, prior to Surviving are three daughters, Diane Coast Guard in the 1930s. He was a Amalia Di Francesco, 79, of Scotch She served as a volunteer at the the Immaculate Heart of Mary moving to Pittsburgh recently. Drisch, Carol D. Panza and Laura D. retired machinist in the printing press Plains died on Monday, December 30, Fanwood Presbyterian Church Church. Mr. Drisch had been employed as an Santora, and three grandchildren. assembly industry. at Muhlenberg Regional Medical Cen- Thrift Shop and was a member of the The Dangler Funeral Home in accountant for the United States Army A memorial service will be held at 10 He was a member of the Society of ter in Plainfield. Rosary Society at the Immaculate Summit is in charge of the arrange- for more than 30 years at various facili- a.m. on Saturday, January 11, in the Chapel Mayflower Descendants of New Jer- Born in Montazzoli, Provence Heart of Mary Roman Catholic ments. ties before retiring from Fort of the Evergreen Cemetery in Hillside. sey and the Order of Founders and Chiete, Italy, she lived in Scotch Plains Church in Scotch Plains. January 9, 2003 January 9, 2003 Patriots of America in New Jersey. since 1958. He was also a Boy Scout Leader. Mrs. Di Francesco was a member of T. Edward Richards, 73, Had Been Adjuster He was preceded in death by his the St. Nicholas Women’s Auxiliary in Esther Acanfora, 76, Church Co-Founder; wife, Ollie, in 2001; a son, Edgar, Jr. Scotch Plains. Was Hospital Administrator and Educator With Mercer Mutual Insurance Company (Susan), and a brother, Lloyd. Surviving are her husband of 61 years, T. Edward Richards, 73, of Hopewell member of the Alpha Chi Rho Fraternity. He is survived by his son, Will- Rocco Di Francesco; four sons, Philip Esther I. Acanfora, 76, of Sigma Phi Scholastic Honor Soci- Township died on Saturday, December Surviving are his wife, Kathryn iam (Carole), of Skokie, Ill.; his Di Francesco, Luigi Di Francesco, An- Westfield died on Monday, Decem- ety. 28, at his home. Richards; two sons, Toby Richards and grandchildren, Rebecca, Katherine, thony Di Francesco and Rocco Di ber 30, at Overlook Hospital in She also was a member of the Born in Westfield, he relocated to Bruce Richards; two daughters, Kathlyn Laura, Chad and Steven, and eight Francesco; a daughter, Fiorinda Summit. American Association Medial So- Hopewell Township several years ago. Harris and Merrilyn Richards; three sis- great-grandchildren. Schulthess; a brother, Giuseppe Bruno, Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., she had ciety of Social Work, the American Mr. Richards had been employed as ters, Frances Crampton, Grace Peters Visitation is scheduled for today, and five grandchildren. lived in Staten Island prior to mov- Hospital Association, the New Jer- an adjuster for Mercer Mutual Insurance and Jean Hoffman, and six grandchil- Thursday, January 9, at 6 p.m., with The funeral was held on Saturday, ing to Westfield in 1957. sey Hospital Association and the Company in Pennington prior to retir- dren. a service to be held at 7:30 p.m. at January 4, from the Rossi Funeral Home Mrs. Acanfora had been a substi- New Jersey Education Association. ing. He had also been a manager with Services were held on Thursday, Janu- the Haben Funeral Home, 8057 in Scotch Plains. A Mass followed at St. tute teacher for the Westfield school Mrs. Acanfora was co-founder of New Jersey Bell and Bell Atlantic. ary 2, at the Hopewell Presbyterian Niles Center Road, Skokie, Ill. Cre- Bartholomew the Apostle Roman system and a paraprofessional at the Christ United Methodist Church He attended the University of Penn- Church. mation will be private. Catholic Church in Scotch Plains. Westfield High School for 23 years and a board member of the Commu- sylvania and Rutgers University. Arrangements were handled by the Memorial contributions may be January 9, 2003 prior to her retirement in 1997. nity Welfare Council, both of Staten He was Treasurer of the Hopewell Cromwell Memorial Home in Hopewell. She previously was a hospital ad- Island. Presbyterian Church in Hopewell and a January 9, 2003 ministrator at Bound Brook Hospi- She was predeceased by her hus- Sonia W. Reagan, 84, Antiques Dealer; tal; Director of Social Services and band, John Acanfora, and by a Outpatients at Staten Island Hospi- daughter, Norma Lynne Acanfora. Lilly Gottlieb, 77, Chaired Committee Owned Curiosity Shop in Westfield tal and an administrative assistant Surviving are a daughter, Brenda Sonia W. Warnetzka Reagan, 84, of Surviving are her husband of 58 years, at the Hospital of the Good Shep- Acanfora-Norton, and a grand- For the Resettlement of Russian Jews Scotch Plains died on Thursday, De- Thomas J. Reagan; a son, Michael D. herd in New York City. child. Lilly Gottlieb, 77, of Mountainside Emanu-El in Westfield and belonged cember 19, at her home. Reagan; a daughter, Daria J. Reagan; a She additionally taught nursing Funeral services were conducted died on Tuesday, December 31, at home. to the Bible Study group there. Born in Newark, she had lived in sister, Jeannette Renz, and a grand- and social work courses at Wagner on Friday, January 3, at the Dooley Born in Vienna, Austria, she had re- She was predeceased by her hus- Maplewood prior to moving to Scotch daughter. College in Staten Island and Span- Colonial Home, 556 Westfield Av- sided in Cuba prior to settling in band, Zygmunt Gottlieb. Plains in 1951. A funeral service was held on Sun- ish and Latin at Syracuse Univer- enue in Westfield. Interment took Mountainside 40 years ago. Surviving are two sons, Dr. Peter An antiques dealer for more than 40 day, December 22, at the Rossi Funeral sity and Fordham University in the place on Saturday, January 4, at the Mrs. Gottlieb was Past President of Gottlieb and Michael Gottlieb, and six years, Mrs. Reagan had been the owner Home in Scotch Plains. Interment took Bronx. Ocean View Cemetery in Staten Is- the Jewish Family Services Center of grandchildren. of the Curiosity Shop in Westfield for place at Forrest Hills Cemetery in Bos- Mrs. Acanfora graduated in 1946 land. New Jersey. She also chaired the re- Funeral services were held on Thurs- 20 years. She later continued her busi- ton. from Drew University in Madison, Memorial donations may be made settlement committee for Russian Jews day, January 2, at Temple Emanu-El. ness from home. Memorial contributions may be where she was a member of the to the Westfield Rescue Squad, P.O. and was a life member of Hadassah and Interment took place at the Mount She designed and managed her own made to the Nature Conservancy, 4245 Box 356, Westfield 07091. the National Council of Jewish Women. Moriah Cemetery in Fairview.The lines of jewelry and hand-painted fur- N. Fairfax Drive, Suite 100, Arlington, PUBLIC NOTICE January 9, 2003 She was an active member of Temple Menorah Chapels at Millburn in Union niture. Va. 22203. was in charge of the arrangements. January 9, 2003 SHERIFF’S SALE PUBLIC NOTICE She was active with the Girl Scouts SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, PUBLIC NOTICE January 9, 2003 and Boy Scouts of America. CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, SHERIFF’S SALE DOCKET NO. F-5023-98 SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, SHERIFF’S SALE PUBLIC NOTICE Obituaries Continued DELTA FUNDING CORPORATION, PUBLIC NOTICE CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS PLAINTIFF vs. JOSE VALDIVIEZO AND DOCKET NO. F-5932-98 CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, WHEREAS, the Township of Scotch SHERIFF’S SALE From Page 8 LUCY VALDIVIEZO, HIS WIFE; RAUL CROSSLAND MORTGAGE CORPO- DOCKET NO. F-11105-99 Plains will require the services of a Town- SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, IDROVO, ET ALS, DEFENDANT. RATION, A CORPORATION OF THE SOURCE ONE MORTGAGE CORPORA- ship Physician during 2003; and CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, STATE OF UTAH, PLAINTIFF vs. TION, PLAINTIFF vs. JAMES RONALD WHEREAS, funds are available for this DOCKET NO. F-2636-02 DATED MARCH 10, 2000 FOR SALE OF MYRENDIA CARTER, DEFENDANT. CURRY AND MRS. JAMES RONALD purpose; and EQUITY ONE, INC., PLAINTIFF vs. PUBLIC NOTICE MORTGAGED PREMISES. CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, CURRY, HIS WIFE, DEFENDANT. WHEREAS, the Local Public Contracts ELEANOR M. ALSTON; BENEDICIAL By virtue of the above-stated writ of DATED JANUARY 24, 2000 FOR SALE CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, Law (N.J.S.A. 40A:11-1, et seq.) requires NEW JERSEY, INC., DBA BENEFICIAL BOROUGH OF FANWOOD execution to me directed I shall expose for OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. DATED FEBRUARY 22, 2001 FOR SALE that the resolution authorizing the award MORTGAGE CO, DEFENDANT. sale by public vendue, at the Union County RESOLUTION 03-01-07 By virtue of the above-stated writ of ex- OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. of a contract for professional services CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, Administration Building, 1st Floor, 10 Eliza- ecution to me directed I shall expose for sale By virtue of the above-stated writ of without competitive bids must be publicly DATED SEPTEMBER 26, 2002 FOR SALE WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5 provides bethtown Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jersey by public vendue, at the Union County Ad- execution to me directed I shall expose for advertised; OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. that any contract or agreement may be made on WEDNESDAY THE 5TH DAY OF ministration Building, 1st Floor, 10 Elizabe- sale by public vendue, at the Union County NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED By virtue of the above-stated writ of ex- or awarded by the Mayor and Council with- FEBRUARY A.D., 2003 at two o’clock in thtown Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jersey on Administration Building, 1st Floor, 10 Eliza- by the Township Council of the Township ecution to me directed I shall expose for sale out public advertisement for bids if the sub- the afternoon of said day. All successful WEDNESDAY THE 22ND DAY OF bethtown Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jersey of Scotch Plains, Union County, New by public vendue, at the Union County Ad- ject matter relates to professional services; bidders must have 20% of their bid avail- JANUARY A.D., 2003 at two o’clock in the on WEDNESDAY THE 15TH DAY OF JANU- Jersey, that NICHOLAS YATRAKIS, M.D., ministration Building, 1st Floor, 10 Elizabe- and able in cash or certified check at the afternoon of said day. All successful bid- ARY A.D., 2003 at two o’clock in the 26l Orchard Street, Westfield, New Jer- thtown Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jersey on WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council of the conclusion of the sales. ders must have 20% of their bid available in afternoon of said day. All successful sey, be appointed by the Township Man- WEDNESDAY THE 22ND DAY OF Borough of Fanwood have determined that The judgment amount is TWO-HUNDRED cash or certified check at the conclusion of bidders must have 20% of their bid avail- ager as Township Physician for the pe- JANUARY A.D., 2003 at two o’clock in the it is necessary to provide auditing services SEVEN THOUSAND ONE-HUNDRED NINTY the sales. able in cash or certified check at the riod effective from January 1, 2003 to afternoon of said day. All successful bid- and other financial consultation services for TWO & 84/100 ($207,192.84). The judgment amount is SEVENTY ONE conclusion of the sales. December 31, 2003. ders must have 20% of their bid available in the municipality by the appointment of a The property to be sold is located in the THOUSAND SIXTY FOUR & 01/100 The judgment amount is TWO-HUNDRED This contract is awarded without com- cash or certified check at the conclusion of registered municipal auditor for such pur- City of Elizabeth, County of Union and ($71,064.01). TWENTY THOUSAND FOUR-HUNDRED petitive bidding as a “professional ser- the sales. poses; and State of New Jersey. The property to be sold is located in the TWENTY NINE & 78/100 ($220,429.78). vice” under the provisions of said Local The judgment amount is SEVENTY WHEREAS, Suplee, Clooney & Com- It is commonly known as 142 Orchard City of Elizabeth, County of Union and State The property to be sold is located in the Public Contracts Law because said ser- THOUSAND FIFTY TWO & 75/100 pany have previously served as auditor for Street, Elizabeth, New Jersey. of New Jersey. TOWN of WESTFIELD, NEW JERSEY vices are rendered or performed by per- ($70,052.75). the Borough of Fanwood and the Mayor and It is known and designated as Block 13, It is commonly known as 1009 Bond Street, 07090, County of UNION and State of New sons authorized by law to practice a STREET NO.: 23 High Street, Elizabeth, Council have determined to retain said audi- Lot 1064. Elizabeth, New Jersey. Jersey. recognized profession, which practice is New Jersey tor. The dimensions are 24 feet wide by 175 It is known and designated as Block 8, Lot Commonly known as: 409-411 WEST regulated by law, and which practice TAX LOT AND BLOCK NOS.: Lot 689; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the feet long. 353. BROAD STREET, WESTFIELD, NEW JER- requires the knowledge of an advanced Block 9 Mayor and Council of the Borough of Nearest cross street: Situate on the The dimensions are 37.50 feet wide 115.00 SEY 07090. type in a field of learning acquired by a THE DIMENSIONS: 100 feet by 25 feet Fanwood that Suplee, Clooney & Company, southerly line of Orchard Street, 390.32 feet long. Tax Lot No. 29 in Block No. 2901 prolonged, formal course of specified by 100 feet by 25 feet 308 East Broad Street, Westfield, New Jer- feet from the easterly line of Chilton Street. Nearest cross street: Situate on the north- Dimension of Lot: approximately 80 feet education and instruction, and because it NO. OF FEET TO THE NEAREST sey 07090 be, and hereby is, appointed as Prior lien(s): Subject to unpaid taxes easterly line of Bond Street, 100.00 feet wide by 150 feet long is impossible at this time to know the exact CROSS STREET: 130 feet northeasterly auditor for the Borough of Fanwood for the and municipal liens. Amount due will be from the northwesterly line of Spring Street. Nearest Cross Street: Rahway Avenue dimensions of the services to be per- measured along the aforesaid northwest- year 2003 without public bidding since this announced at the Sheriff’s Sale or is Prior lien(s): None. Situate at a point on the southeasterly formed and the exact nature of the vari- erly line of High Street from its intersection appointment is for professional services; available upon written request to plaintiff’s There is due approximately the sum of sideline of West Broad Street distance ous tasks to be performed, and accord- with the northeasterly line of Second Av- and attorneys. ONE-HUNDRED SIX THOUSAND ONE- approximately 104 feet southwesterly ingly, the services to be rendered cannot enue (formerly Woodruff Street) BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a There is due approximately the sum of HUNDRED SEVENTY FIVE & 99/100 from its intersection with the southwest- reasonably be described by written speci- There is due approximately the sum of copy of the attached notice be printed once TWO-HUNDRED EIGHTY THOUSAND ($106,175.99) together with lawful interest erly sideline of Rahway Avenue. fications, and additionally, because the NINTY THOUSAND SIX-HUNDRED in The Times of Scotch Plains within 10 FORTY TWO & 42/100 ($280,042.42) to- and costs. There is due approximately the sum of said services are of such a qualitative TWENTY EIGHT & 43/100 ($90,628.43) days of this date; and gether with lawful interest and costs. There is a full legal description on file in TWO-HUNDRED EIGHTY FIVE THOUSAND nature as will not permit the receipt of together with lawful interest and costs. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the There is a full legal description on file in the Union County Sheriff’s Office. SIXTY FIVE & 34/100 ($285,065.34) to- competitive bids due to the subjective There is a full legal description on file in Mayor and Borough Clerk be, and hereby the Union County Sheriff’s Office. The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn gether with lawful interest and costs. difference in the work product of such the Union County Sheriff’s Office. are, authorized to enter into a contract with The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this sale. There is a full legal description on file in persons and the fact that the ethical The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn Suplee, Clooney & Company in accordance this sale. RALPH FROEHLICH the Union County Sheriff’s Office. requirements of such profession will not this sale. with the terms of this Resolution and the RALPH FROEHLICH SHERIFF The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn permit such bidding. RALPH FROEHLICH attached Notice, and approved by the Bor- SHERIFF STERN, LAVINTHAL, FRANKENBERG, this sale. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the SHERIFF ough Attorney. STERN, LAVINTHAL, FRANKENBERG, NORGAARD & KAPNICK, LL RALPH FROEHLICH Mayor and Township Clerk are hereby EISENBERG, GOLD & CETTEI Attached hereto is the certification of the NORGAARD & KAPNICK, LL Suite 300 SHERIFF authorized to sign an Agreement, a copy COUNSELORS AT LAW Chief Financial Officer of the Borough of Suite 300 293 Eisenhower Parkway FEIN, SUCH, KAHN & SHEPARD, P.C. of which is annexed hereto, with Dr. 9 Tanner Street - West Entry Fanwood which states that there are legally 293 Eisenhower Parkway Livingston, New Jersey 07039-1711 Suite 201 Nicholas Yatrakis. Haddonfield, New Jersey 08033 appropriated sufficient funds within the Year Livingston, New Jersey 07039-1711 CH-754384 - (WL) 7 Century Drive A copy of this resolution shall be pub- CH-757043 - (WL) 2003 Municipal Budget, to cover the costs CH-755180 - (WL) 4 T - 12/26/02, 1/2/03, 1/9/03 Parsippany, New Jersey 07054 lished in The Times as required by law 4 T - 12/26/02, 1/2/03, 1/9/03 of this contract. 4 T - 1/9, 1/16, 1/23 & 1/16/03 Fee: $191.76 CH-755518 - (WL) within ten (10) days of its passage. & 1/16/03 Fee: $181.56 This is to certify that the above is a true & 1/30/03 Fee: $201.96 4 T - 12/19, 12/26/02, 1/2/03 Barbara Riepe and exact copy of a resolution adopted by PUBLIC NOTICE & 1/9/03 Fee: $197.88 Township Clerk PUBLIC NOTICE the Mayor and Council on January 1, 2003. PUBLIC NOTICE 1 T - 1/9/03, The Times Fee: $46.92 Eleanor McGovern SHERIFF’S SALE PUBLIC NOTICE TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS Borough Clerk SHERIFF’S SALE SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, PUBLIC NOTICE WHEREAS, the Township of Scotch 1 T - 1/9/03, The Times Fee: $44.37 SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, SHERIFF’S SALE Plains will require additional medical ser- CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, DOCKET NO. F-7688-00 SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS vices in 2003 regarding workers compensa- PUBLIC NOTICE DOCKET NO. F-11680-01 ALTEGRA CREDIT COMPANY, PLAIN- CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, WHEREAS, the Township of Scotch tion injuries, physical therapy and some BANK OF NEW YORK, AS TRUSTEE, TIFF vs. ROBIN PARNESS, ET ALS, DE- DOCKET NO. F-70-00 Plains will require the services of a Town- other general services as requested by the SHERIFF’S SALE PLAINTIFF vs. SONIA NEWMAN, DE- FENDANT. UNION COUNTY SAVINGS BANK, ship Auditor during 2003; and Municipal Manager; and SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, FENDANT. CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, PLAINTIFF vs. CARLOS A. CERTUCHE, WHEREAS, funds are available for this WHEREAS, funds are available for this CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, DATED FEBRUARY 9, 2001 FOR SALE ET AL, DEFENDANT. purpose; and purpose; and DOCKET NO. F-6770-01 DATED MAY 31, 2002 FOR SALE OF OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, WHEREAS, the Local Public Contracts WHEREAS, the Local Public Contracts WASHINGTON MUTUAL BANK, FA, MORTGAGED PREMISES. By virtue of the above-stated writ of ex- DATED DECEMBER 4, 2001 FOR SALE Law (N.J.S.A. 40A:11-1, et seq.) requires Law (N.J.S.A. 40A:11-1, et seq.) requires PLAINTIFF vs. JANET TUDOR; ROBERT By virtue of the above-stated writ of ex- ecution to me directed I shall expose for sale OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. that the resolution authorizing the award of that the resolution authorizing the award of TUDOR; SOVREIGN BANK, DEFEN- ecution to me directed I shall expose for sale by public vendue, at the Union County Ad- By virtue of the above-stated writ of ex- a contract for professional services without a contract for professional services without DANT. by public vendue, at the Union County Ad- ministration Building, 1st Floor, 10 Elizabe- ecution to me directed I shall expose for sale competitive bids must be publicly adver- competitive bids must be publicly adver- CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, ministration Building, 1st Floor, 10 Elizabe- thtown Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jersey on by public vendue, at the Union County Ad- tised; tised; DATED OCTOBER 11, 2001 FOR SALE thtown Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jersey on WEDNESDAY THE 15TH DAY OF JANU- ministration Building, 1st Floor, 10 Elizabe- NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. WEDNESDAY THE 5TH DAY OF ARY A.D., 2003 at two o’clock in the after- thtown Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jersey on by the Township Council of the Township of by the Township Council of the Township of By virtue of the above-stated writ of ex- FEBRUARY A.D., 2003 at two o’clock in the noon of said day. All successful bidders WEDNESDAY THE 29TH DAY OF JANU- Scotch Plains, Union County, New Jersey, Scotch Plains, Union County, New Jersey, ecution to me directed I shall expose for sale afternoon of said day. All successful bid- must have 20% of their bid available in cash ARY A.D., 2003 at two o’clock in the after- that the firm of Suplee, Clooney & Com- that RICHARD J. SCHALLER, M.D., of by public vendue, at the Union County Ad- ders must have 20% of their bid available in or certified check at the conclusion of the noon of said day. All successful bidders pany, 151 Jefferson Avenue, Elizabeth, New Complete Care, Inc., 1814 East Second ministration Building, 1st Floor, 10 Elizabe- cash or certified check at the conclusion of sales. must have 20% of their bid available in cash Jersey, be appointed by the Township Man- Street, Scotch Plains, New Jersey, be ap- thtown Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jersey on the sales. The judgment amount is THREE-HUN- or certified check at the conclusion of the ager as Township Auditor for the period pointed by the Township Manager as Town- WEDNESDAY THE 22ND DAY OF The judgment amount is TWO-HUN- DRED SEVENTY SEVEN THOUSAND sales. effective from January 1, 2003 to December ship Physician for the period effective from JANUARY A.D., 2003 at two o’clock in the DRED NINTY ONE THOUSAND NINE- SEVEN-HUNDRED SIXTY FOUR & 56/ The judgment amount is ONE-HUNDRED 31, 2003. January 1, 2003 to December 31, 2003. afternoon of said day. All successful bid- HUNDRED FIFTY SEVEN & 71/100 100 ($377,764.56). TWENTY THOUSAND EIGHT-HUN- This contract is awarded without competi- This contract is awarded without competi- ders must have 20% of their bid available in ($291,957.71). The property to be sold is located in the DRED NINTY & 97/100 ($120,890.97). tive bidding as a “professional service” un- tive bidding as a “professional service” un- cash or certified check at the conclusion of The property to be sold is located in the TOWN of WESTFIELD, NEW JERSEY The property to be sold is located in the der the provisions of said Local Public Con- der the provisions of said Local Public Con- the sales. TOWN of WESTFIELD, NEW JERSEY 07090, County of UNION and State of New City of Elizabeth in the County of Union, tracts Law because said services are ren- tracts Law because said services are ren- The judgment amount is ONE-HUNDRED 07090, County of UNION and State of New Jersey. New Jersey. dered or performed by persons authorized dered or performed by persons authorized SIXTY SIX THOUSAND FOUR-HUN- Jersey. Commonly known as: 33 WOODBROOK Commonly known as: 833 Cleveland Av- by law to practice a recognized profession, by law to practice a recognized profession, DRED SEVEN & 20/100 ($166,407.20). Commonly known as: 206 NORTH FLO- CIRCLE, WESTFIELD, NEW JERSEY enue, Elizabeth, New Jersey 07208. which practice is regulated by law, and which practice is regulated by law, and Located in the City of Elizabeth, County of RENCE AVENUE, WESTFIELD, NEW 07090. Tax Lot No. 358 in Block 10. which practice requires the knowledge of an which practice requires the knowledge of an UNION and State of New Jersey. JERSEY 07090. Tax Lot No. 24 in Block No. 3901 Dimensions of Lot: (Approximately) 40 advanced type in a field of learning acquired advanced type in a field of learning acquired Property Address: 21 DEWITT ROAD, Tax Lot No. 32 in Block No. 2704. Dimension of Lot: approximately irregular feet wide by 100 feet long. by a prolonged, formal course of specified by a prolonged, formal course of specified ELIZABETH, NEW JERSEY 07208 Dimension of Lot: approximately 100 feet 195.0 feet wide by 282.36 feet long Nearest Cross Street: Situate on the north- education and instruction, and because it is education and instruction, and because it is Tax Lot No. 271.A W11; Block No. 11 wide by 100 feet long. Nearest Cross Street: Springfield Avenue easterly side of Cleveland Avenue 180.00 impossible at this time to know the exact impossible at this time to know the exact Dimensions: 85.53 feet by 20.15 feet by Nearest Cross Street: Hancock Street. Situated at a point on the southeasterly feet from the southeasterly side of Verona dimensions of the services to be performed dimensions of the services to be performed 67.49 feet by 55.00 feet by 151.50 feet by Situate at a point on the northeasterly sideline of Woodbrook Circle distance ap- Avenue. and the exact nature of the various tasks to and the exact nature of the various tasks to 85.00 feet. sideline of North Florence Avenue at its proximately 840.93 feet southwesterly from There is due approximately the sum of be performed, and accordingly, the services be performed, and accordingly, the services Nearest Cross Street: NORTH BROAD intersection with the northwesterly sideline its intersection with the southwesterly side- ONE-HUNDRED THIRTY EIGHT THOU- to be rendered cannot reasonably be de- to be rendered cannot reasonably be de- STREET2 of Hancock Street North. line of Springfield Avenue. SAND NINE-HUNDRED SIXTY SEVEN & scribed by written specifications, and addi- scribed by written specifications, and addi- There is due approximately the sum of There is due approximately the sum of There is due approximately the sum of 66/100 ($138,967.66) together with lawful tionally, because the said services are of tionally, because the said services are of ONE-HUNDRED NINTY EIGHT THOU- THREE-HUNDRED EIGHTEEN THOU- FOUR-HUNDRED FIFTY THREE THOU- interest and costs. such a qualitative nature as will not permit such a qualitative nature as will not permit SAND FIVE-HUNDRED FORTY SEVEN SAND SIX-HUNDRED FIFTY EIGHT & SAND SEVEN-HUNDRED SEVENTY There is a full legal description on file in the receipt of competitive bids due to the the receipt of competitive bids due to the & 18/100 ($198,547.18) together with lawful 63/100 ($318,658.63) together with lawful ONE & 06/100 ($453,771.06) together with the Union County Sheriff’s Office. subjective difference in the work product of subjective difference in the work product of interest and costs. interest and costs. lawful interest and costs. The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn such persons and the fact that the ethical such persons and the fact that the ethical There is a full legal description on file in There is a full legal description on file in There is a full legal description on file in this sale. requirements of such profession will not requirements of such profession will not the Union County Sheriff’s Office. the Union County Sheriff’s Office. the Union County Sheriff’s Office. RALPH FROEHLICH permit such bidding. permit such bidding. The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn SHERIFF BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the this sale. this sale. this sale. ZUCKER, GOLDBERG & ACKERMAN, Mayor and Township Council are hereby Mayor and Township Clerk are hereby au- RALPH FROEHLICH RALPH FROEHLICH RALPH FROEHLICH ATTORNEYS authorized to sign the Agreement, a copy of thorized to sign an Agreement, a copy of SHERIFF SHERIFF SHERIFF 1139 Spruce Drive which is annexed hereto, Suplee, Clooney which is annexed hereto, with Dr. Richard SPEAR AND HOFFMAN, P.A. FEIN, SUCH, KAHN & SHEPARD, P.C. FEIN, SUCH, KAHN & SHEPARD, P.C. P.O. Box 1024 & Company. J. Schaller. LAW OFFICES Suite 201 Suite 201 Mountainside, New Jersey 07092-0024 A copy of this resolution shall be pub- A copy of this resolution shall be pub- Suite 210 7 Century Drive 7 Century Drive 1-908-233-8500 lished in The Times as required by law lished in The Times as required by law 1020 North Kings Highway Parsippany, New Jersey 07054 Parsippany, New Jersey 07054 File No.: XFZ L 41496 within ten (10) days of its passage. within ten (10) days of its passage. Cherry Hill, New Jersey 08034 CH-756788 - (WL) CH-755837 - (WL) CH-756409 - (WL) Barbara Riepe Barbara Riepe CH-756330 - (WL) 4 T - 1/9, 1/16, 1/23 4 T - 12/19, 12/26/02, 1/2/03 4 T - 1/2, 1/9, 1/16 Township Clerk Township Clerk 4 T - 12/26/02, 1/2/03, 1/9/03 & 1/30/03 Fee: $193.80 & 1/9/03 Fee: $197.88 & 1/23/03 Fee: $191.76 1 T - 1/9/03, The Times Fee: $46.92 1 T - 1/9/03, The Times Fee: $48.96 & 1/16/03 Fee: $187.68 CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood Thursday, January 9, 2003 Page 19 No Style Band Plans Next Concert at The Crossroads GARWOOD – No Style Band, which is comprised of musicians from Westfield and Cranford, will bring their funky sounds to The Cross- roads in Garwood on Wednes- day evening, January 15. Drummer Ben Schwartz of Westfield told The Westfield Leader and The Times of WYACT Scotch Plains-Fanwood that CONTINUED FROM PAGE 20 the band’s sound is like “No Baby” from Easter Parade. A bari- Doubt meets the Red Hot tone, Kubrak needed to throw his voice Chili Peppers meets Rush.” a bit more to reach the back of the A 1998 graduate of venue, but he did so in Act II. Westfield High School, Meryl radiated her own unique aura Schwartz related that he met during “Let Yourself Go” from Follow guitarist Chris Fyhr and vo- No Style Band: Pictured, left to right, the Fleet, but the horn section tended to calist Lauren Dahl while at- are: drummer Ben Schwartz, vocalist drown out the beginning of her perfor- tending classes at Rutgers. Lauren Dahl, bassist Matt Brady and mance. During some of the ensuing The band also includes bass- guitarist Chris Fyhr. performances, Wroe instructed the en- ist Matt Brady. semble to play at a softer level. A six-track CD was recently Leader/The Times and will be re- After a 15-minute intermission, male dropped off at the office of The viewed in an upcoming issue. DANCING INTO THE NEW YEAR...Heather Bialy, head dance instructor for the Westfield Young Artists’ Cooperative cast members, led by Kubrak, entered, Theater (WYACT), leads a class of 11- and 12-year-old students in ballet. Second semester registration for classes in acting, musical theatre and dance, (including the new Saturday tap/ballet classes for children three to eight years old and yawning, stretching and falling asleep jazz for pre-teens and up) is Tuesday, January 14, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at Centennial High School, 728 Westfield Avenue atop a group of stools. Setting the stage in Westfield. For further information, please call (908) 233-3200 or e-mail [email protected]. for “Oh, How I Hate To Get Up In The Morning” from Yip! Yip! Yaphank & Goldenberg’s Top 10 Music ™ This Is The Army, the men carried the POPCORN performance with the same effective slapstick humor as the Three Stooges. Faves of 2002: Slim Pickins? Catch Me If You Can: Gives The audience relished the comedy. With raised eyebrows and booming By ANDY GOLDENBERG & Auto Parts-Evil Teen Records baritone vocals, Hoche had the audi- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Recorded in Hoboken, this south- You A Run For The Money ence at full attention during “This Is The Well, it is that time of year again ern songwriter gets right to the heart Army” from the show of the same title. folks. That’s right, the time of year of the matter with songs such as the One Popcorn, Poor • Two Popcorns, Fair • Three Popcorns, Good • Four Popcorns, Excellent Broadway mavens Bernadette Peters at the beginning of this year when I title track “Back Roads & Rainy and Julie Andrews would have stood in By MICHAEL S. GOLDBERGER than face the troubled times that lie review last year’s best releases. Days” explore the frailty of human awe of Meryl’s sophisticated and el- There were slim pickings my fellow relationships and how to pick up the Get Outta 3 popcorns ahead. egant performances in the aforemen- Of course agent Hanratty is immedi- readers as 2002 was the pieces when they don’t Who among us has not, at one time or tioned “You’re Just In Love” with Kilduff year of female abdo- work out. No sugar- another, wished they were someone ately on the case. He’s there to remind The House us that no amount of rationalization in and “Cheek To Cheek” with Hoche. mens, Britney, Chris- coating here, the real else? Now that we’re trading confi- Earning his status as a debonair lead- tina, Pink and P. deal. dences, let’s take it a step further. Who the world can justify the millions of By CAROL F. DAVIS dollars Frank steals during the crime ing man, Hoche’s dancing skills were Diddly? (Diddy? On the 7) Mark Eitzel-mu- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times among us has not, at one time or another instinctive and made ladies swoon. actually pretended to be someone else? spree he conducts over the next few What’s his name this sic for Courage & Con- The Emmanuel Cancer years. And quite frankly, while we can’t Even as the Christmas season neared week?) fidence-New West Aw, c’mon, admit it. How about that its end, audience members were still Foundation’s First Annual Bach- time in the hotel in Miami when they help but be affected by the sad sociol- Anyway, here are my Beat Records elor Auction, “A Night for Angels,” ogy put forth, we suspect the kid had the rapt by Sinclair’s “White Christmas” Top 10 favorite releases Known for his thought you were the Queen of Sheba? from the film Holiday Inn. Coming into has been rescheduled for Friday, You were none too quick to correct spark of duplicity in him all along...that of 2002 in no particular songwriting profi- January 24, beginning at 7:30 p.m. them, were you? Fun, wasn’t it? Hey, I all it needed was to be touched off. the show’s second act, it was clear that order: ciency, this all-covers album blew at the East Brunswick Hilton, 3 should know. I do it with this column Even the most liberal of viewers will she was pacing herself better. And, after 1) Ryan Adams-Demolition-Lost my mind it is so good. Featuring Tower Center Boulevard. Grab some every week. Which probably explains agree there has to be a good deal of seeing “White Christmas,” it would be Highway Records classic songs by Kris Kristofferson, how Pearl Harbor (2001) got such a pathology separating the average Joe, the understatement of the New Year to friends and come out for a night of who faces his problems head-on, from Originally intended as “Help Me Make It fun. You may be the lucky winner of good review. say that Sinclair can meet the challenge part of a four-disc box set Through the Night,” Bill Fact is, we all have a bit of make- the fantasist who self-medicates by liv- of holding a difficult note. a chauffeured dinner-date at an up- ing a big lie. for an artist who has only Withers, “Ain’t No Sun- believe in us. It’s left over from child- A band of bonneted darlings, led by released two solo albums, shine” and Phil Och’s “Re- scale local restaurant. Tickets are hood. But if you want them to make a There are some story details that we sweetheart Chelsea Meyers and $60 per person, and include a buffet are left to fill in based on the outline of cooler heads prevailed at hearsals for Retirement,” movie about you, as is the case with Maslow, stole hearts during “Easter his record label. As a re- the real killer is Cutis dinner. All proceeds from the event Frank Abagnale, Jr. in Catch Me if You information supplied. For instance, be- Parade” from the show As Thousands will benefit New Jersey children ing the son of a silver-tongued stationer sult, this third offering Mayfield’s “Move On Can, then your charade must be truly Cheer and the film Easter Parade. from the ever-prolific Up.” Eitzel inverts the with cancer and their families. For sociopathic. who isn’t opposed to fudging a docu- ment from time to time doubtless played Next, Meryl and Hoche entered the Adams is as usual, a rhythm and adds slick jazz tickets or additional information, Living one outrageously entertain- stage wearing hobo clothes and up-to- ing lie after the next, Leonardo DiCaprio its part in preparing the young man for splendid mix of country, Vanderslice - “Life drum fills along with a please contact Monica at (908) 322- a career in forgery. no-good grins for “A Couple Of Swells” rock and pop. Many crit- rocking beat accompanied 4323, extension no. 17. Reserva- is the prevaricating protagonist in Steven from Easter Parade. A dynamic duo & Death...” Spielberg’s delightfully engaging But the script devotes only a mini- ics label Adams as too by subtle piano lines and tions are a must – no tickets will be mum of time to the particulars of said rich in both vocal and theatrical profes- derivative of the 70s Eagles, Jack- deep bass guitar and horns to com- chronicle based on the infamous check sionalism, the pair kept the audience sold at the door. Ladies, don’t pass forger’s autobiography. craft. Spielberg knows to put the em- son Browne sound, but I feel he plete this brilliant interpretation. up this opportunity - I’ve seen some Tom Hanks co-stars as Carl Hanratty, phasis on the more exciting stuff...on grinning with their mischievousness. rocks as much as The Stones and This is probably my favorite song of of these bachelors. the no-nonsense FBI agent who zeal- the swagger. Maslow, who surprisingly was mak- can write better melodies than Don 2002. I care not that it is not an Sure, we know it’s wrong. Truth is, ing his WYACT debut that evening, * * * * * ously pursues the young fraud. In an Henley in his sleep. Eitzel original. The man makes it award-worthy performance meant to we’d find it disconcerting if the big maintained thunderous vocals in “There’s 2) The Soft Boys- Nextdoorland- his own. Check this out. Another opportunity to help is by partially explain the fantastically des- phony never got caught. But in ac- No Business Like Show Business” from Matador Records 8) John Vanderslice- attending the Starting At The Begin- perate path his son chooses, Christo- knowledging that, we permit ourselves Annie Get Your Gun. He is certainly an the fantasy. For not unlike the curious Originally a popular Life & Death of an ning Benefit Concert on Saturday, pher Walken is fallen shop proprietor, asset to the WYACT family. cult band (a contradiction American Fourtracker- Frank Abagnale, Sr., the film’s answer attraction that tales of Jesse James and Deserving the audience’s grateful January 11 from 7 to 9 p.m. at Temple other legendary desperadoes hold for in terms?) in England in Barsuk Records Emanu-El in Westfield. All proceeds to Willy Loman. standing ovation, Meryl and cast fin- the early 80s, The Soft This one qualifies for Spielberg’s attention to detail in rec- us, it’s Frank Abagnale’s sheer chutz- ished out the evening with “God Bless from this event will go to the Valerie pah and the vicarious thrill of seeing Boys reformed last year the title alone. The title Fund Children’s Center for Cancer & reating the late 60s time period can be America” from the show Yip! Yip! and played some live is an amusing reference likened to the romantic devotion a model him break the rules of society that we Blood Disorders. The concert will find so liberating. Yaphank. Before the performance, dates in major U.S. mar- to the trials and tribula- train enthusiast lavishes on the little Meryl delivered brief emotional com- kets to much critical ac- tions of “indie” or inde- include performances by a select 30+ world he brings to life. The exercise Now, I know it’s not easy. One mo- member choir, soloists, duets, instru- ment you’re in Monte Carlo hanging ments which re-rallied the American claim. So much so that pendent musicians who further lends believability to an incred- spirit and sent the audience forth with Guided by Voices mental and acoustical groups and ible tale. out with Ringo and Kissinger; next thing Matador Records signed record on small four- you’re at Le Cirque having dinner with hope for the new year. them to a record deal and the Boys track cassette machines often in their inspirational readings. Tickets will be Informing that he still has some artis- One would be remiss in not men- available at the door on the night of the tic pitches we haven’t seen, the famed Marlon and Hillary. But we’re talking came through with a real gem in respective basements or bedrooms, your health here. tioning the superb efforts of Guest Pia- Nextdoorland. Every song bristles hence the reference to tapes and performance. A suggested minimum filmmaker lets us know right from the nist and WYACT Assistant Music Di- opening credits that the impostor’s saga So take a movie break, perhaps some with concise pop brilliance. Pick it up machines “a box of TDK’s and my donation for this family-oriented con- time between your coronation and the rector Theodore Elias, WYACT Per- cert will be $10 per person, but all will be both whimsically and stylishly and you will not be able to turn it off. 424.” Title aside, this album sounds etched. The jauntily abstract, stick-fig- acceptance of your next Nobel Prize. cussionist Chap Ostrander, and 3) Guided by Voices-Universal as if it was recorded in a professional donations are welcome. Tickets may ure graphics recall just the sort of classy Because Catch Me if You Can is one WYACT Music Instructor Ilene Truths & Cycles-Matador Records studio and the album is all the better be purchased in advance by contact- preface that might have introduced a escape you shouldn’t allow to get away. Greenbaum. Same record com- for it. Numerous percussive ing Travis Redd at (908) 317-9057 or cat-and-mouse gambit of this tempera- * * * * * Proceeds from the event benefited pany, different band, and keyboard sounds swish by e-mailing [email protected]. ment in the mid-60s. WYACT’s Free Summer Program and same result. The ge- in and out of the speakers Catch Me if You Can, rated PG-13, WSO’s educational programs. For more * * * * * With the mood perfectly set, is a DreamWorks Pictures release di- nius behind GBV is against the standard drums Spielberg then proceeds to pleasantly information about WYACT, please visit 40-something Robert If you aren’t totally shopped-out, rected by Steven Spielberg and stars and bass. Vanderslice’s voice combine a directorial style reminiscent Leonardo DiCaprio, Tom Hanks and www.westfieldnj.com/wyact, call Pollard. A former reminds me a bit of a young consider a trip to the Riverside Square of the era in which Frank Abagnale’s Christopher Walken. Running time: 140 (908) 233-3200 or e-mail schoolteacher in Ohio, Todd Rundgren. He certainly Mall in Hackensack, where pop-art escapades took place with today’s minutes. [email protected]. who just happens to shares Todd’s love of studio icon Peter Max has opened a new quicker-paced technique. What he de- write the most perfect Neil Young- trickery. This is one of those gallery. The first show is a retrospec- tails is outlandish. two-minute pop/rock albums that sneak in under tive of his 30-year career. The mall is We continually remind ourselves it “Harvest” is based on a true story. Which makes it songs, Pollard gave up the radar, a real gem. located at 390 Hackensack Avenue. Pipes of Christmas Concert his day job to tour and record full- 9) Rex Hobart & The Misery Find out how to get there by logging even crazier. How could a 16-year-old embark on such an impossible adven- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 20 time with GBV and the band has Boys-Your Favorite Fool-Bloodshot onto www.mapquest.com, or call ture, let alone pull it off for so long? We For example, while the repertoire in- No instrument in world has been more played on Letterman & Conan. Records (201) 489-0151. are led down the path of guilty thrills as cluded the old Christmas standards of “Joy controversially received than that of the “Universal Truths” continues to ex- 2002 was a real strong one for the plore the lyrical and musical depths alternative-country scene and this * * * * * DiCaprio’s wannabe masquerades first to the World,” “Angels We Have Heard on Scottish Highland Bagpipe. This is for as a copilot for Pan-American Airlines, High,” “O Holy Night” and “O Come All many reasons, but primarily centers around of this man’s soul. Fans of early album was no exception. With such For a truly unique theater expe- then as a pediatrician and then later as Who & the Yardbirds will love this classic country-sounding titles such rience, check out NJPAC’s perfor- Ye Faithful,” the cast presented lesser known the raw and primal nature of the sound it an assistant prosecutor. but equally as beautiful “Baloo Lammy,” produces. To the uninitiated, inexperienced album. as, “You’ve Got Some Cheating to mance, Voice of the Dragon: Once Though we know he is naughty, we “Hymn to the Saviour,” the “Sky Boat and spiritually inept, it would be referred to 4) Beck-Sea Changes-Geffen Do” and “Gotta Get Back to Forget- Upon a Time in Chinese America. are agreeably nonplussed by the roller- Records ting You,” one can smell the hay and coaster of incredulity that young Frank’s Song,” “Of the Father’s Love Begotten” as pure hell, but to other, enlightened indi- Fred Ho and the Afro Asian Music and the “Glouchestershire Wassail.” viduals, it is considered pure ecstasy. I must admit I did not get this album taste the beer while listening to this Ensemble have put together a fu- exploits engender. Each new deception at first. It travels at an ex- album. This is a great driv- presents a different surprise. Clear pictures of Scotland were con- Another reason for the controversy is sion of jazz, martial arts, opera, jured through the reading of Burns’ works because of the pipes association with tremely languid pace. On ing record. Thus the film needs a balance, lest my third listen however, 10) Reissue of the Year- and choreography in this kinetic we glamorize the little faker at the and those of Sir Walter Scott, which were things martial. It is not an instrument for presentation. General admission interspersed throughout the thoughtful the weak hearted. During many a war, everything clicked. Tales Neil Young-Harvest-DVD- expense of our own sense of wrong and of Beck’s recent break-up Audio-Warner Reprise tickets for the January 18 show right. So doggedly representing the narration. Scottish troops have struck terror and are $30. It’s at 7:30 p.m. in Victoria film’s conscience, Hanks is aces as the The narrations lead to the chosen awe in the hearts of countless enemies have safely found a home Records Theater, 1 Center Street, Newark. FBI man several times embarrassed by musical selections and their varied with the sound of their war pipes. on this aptly-titled album. This is simply the best- the wily con artist. presentations. Some with solo voice, In fact, because of their war-like and Each song slowly ebbing sounding digital disc I have * * * * * A humorless toiler, he is the perfect and some with varying accompani- “abrasive” nature, and more likely, the and flowing like the sea. A Beck - “Sea heard yet. DVD-Audio is an The Meadowlands Environment counterweight to DiCaprio’s devil-may- ment. Other works featured included fear of what the Scots could do while great late night, drift-off to Changes” emerging audio format that Center had been closed for a while, care wild card. Risking his career in the solo violin, brass ensemble, and the “under the influence” of the pipes, the sleep album, and that is a takes the sound of compact but the newly renovated interactive bargain, agent Hanratty’s dedication to powerful church organ. English actually instated and carried out compliment in this case. discs up five notches. This disc em- museum is reopened and ready for duty turns into a sworn vendetta. When these new and old works are penalties of death for playing the pipes. 5) Death By Chocolate-Zap the bodies all that the new format can visitors. Grab a few kids, and find But flashbacks relate there was a combined with unique instruments, To this day, playing the pipes in the World-JetSet Records offer. The snare drum sounds as if it out about the demise and rebirth of time of innocence. Playing the dad, such as the Scottish and Irish bag- English House of Parliament is illegal. This is one of those albums of those is in your living room and you can Walken’s heartrending portrayal starts pipes, a new texture is created adding Incidentally, the Sassanachs forbade albums I can’t believe I enjoy, but the clearly hear the wood on the acoustic the meadowlands through hands- out quite optimistic and buoyant. We female lead singer just makes me guitars creaking. There is an also a on exhibits including push buttons, are introduced to a successful business- a new, almost magical dimension. The the wearing of the kilt in Scotland as well. full pipe band sound was well re- Special recognition and commendation smile. 16 songs go by in a flash but it video section with interviews. You videos, microscopes, giant turtles, man and war hero who returned from is a flash of new millennium can play these discs on a regular and marsh life as seen through the combat with a French bride (Nathalie ceived and bolstered the sound of the for the concert event was sent not only by Highland pipes in an exultant way. the British Ambassador the United States, psychedelica. If The Archies recorded DVD player, but to get the full effect eyes of a bird. Finish your visit with Baye) as his most important medal. today with a Vox-organ and samplers you need to upgrade to a DVD-Au- a hike along one of the trails. If you Frank Sr. and Mrs. Abagnale need no The fresh and engaging arrange- Sir Christopher Meyer, KCMG but also ments of music were a special feature from Buckingham Palace, where the this is what it would sound like. A dio player. A bit of a bummer but do it right, you may just spot one of particular reason, other than that life is guilty pleasure indeed awaits you all. once you hear it that will quickly be those turkey vultures or snowy owls. good, to suddenly begin dancing in the of the evening. Many of these unique event was recognized as a Queen’s living room of their happy suburban arrangements were the product of a Golden Jubilee Event. 6) Kevin Kinney-Broken Hearts forgotten. The Center is located at Richard W. home. musical collaboration between Pipe Financial sponsorship of the concert DeKorte Park in Lyndhurst. Call And little Frank never tires of hear- Major Blandford and long-time fel- was provided by Classic Malts of Scot- (201) 460-1700 for information. ing the story...how every G.I. in that low musician Jeffrey Rickard which land — tasty “water of life” whiskies tiny French village wanted to marry the began back in 1981. including Oban, Lagavulin, Glenkinchie, pretty prize that would become his Mom. The most powerful moment of the Talisker, Craganmore and Dalwhinnie. Edison Intermediate Yet she married dear old Dad — in evening was to be found in the finale The Pipes of Christmas is food for the itself a validation of the family’s blessed which featured one such arrangement of soul. The glory of Christmas, Scottish To Host Original Opera status. “O Come All Ye Faithful,” including the style, lives every year in Summit. However, that was before the IRS full compliment of pipers, organ and brass. The concert will be offered again next WESTFIELD – Edison Inter- took an interest in the stationer’s books. mediate School, located at 800 Before the New Rochelle family is This re-worked rafter-shaking Christ- year and will include new arrangements Rahway Avenue in Westfield, will forced to down-size to a third-floor mas powerhouse left not one soul unful- of this glorious music. No one can afford host Have You Heard?, an origi- apartment in town. Before the filled. to miss this experience. nal opera with Operas R Us on Abagnales’ marriage is put to the test. The Highland Bagpipes truly added to To contact the Clan Currie Society, And before an emotionally-torn, grief- the mystique, power and glory of the visit www.clancurrie.com or write to the Wednesday, January 15, at 7:30 concert and must be recognized as the Clan Currie Society at P.O. Box 541, p.m. Admission is free. stricken Frank Jr. slips into a world of self-delusion and grand larceny rather instrument of the hour. Summit, 07902-0541. CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK Page 20 Thursday, January 9, 2003 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION INSIDE THIS EDITION: POPCORN REVIEWS CATCH ME IF YOU CAN New Year’s Eve Revelers Flock To WYACT’s Tribute to Berlin By MICHELLE H. Le POIDEVIN Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times WESTFIELD – Hoping they wouldn’t be too late to purchase the Artist of hottest ticket in town, Westfielders Artist of and residents from as far away as Short Hills rushed to outlets for their the Week passes to the New Year’s Eve spec- tacular, “Puttin’ On The Ritz: The Photo courtesy of Warren Westura Chita Rivera Music of Irving Berlin, America’s Songwriter.” (1933 - ) Once again, two of Westfield’s premier arts groups, the Westfield Most Unique Concert By MICHELLE H. Le POIDEVIN Young Artists’ Cooperative Theater Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times (WYACT), spearheaded by Artistic Kaboom! Imagine blending the Director Cynthia Meryl, and the scintillating sparks of a firecracker Westfield Symphony Orchestra Experience of Season: and the explosive oomph of a cannon- (WSO), led by Maestro David Wroe, ball and you’ve got Dolores Conchita would bring quality arts program- Figueroa del Rivero ming to a town that once held First The Pipes of Christmas (Chita Rivera). Re- Night as its favorite pastime. cently lauded at Ticket holders crowded the lobby IN THE BUSINESS OF GREAT PERFORMANCES...On New Year’s Eve, By DAVID PALLADINO the Kennedy of the Presbyterian Church in Brian Maslow lead the cast in a rousing “There’s No Business Like Show Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Center Hon- Westfield as early as 6 p.m. for the Business” from Puttin’ On the Ritz, The Music of Irving Berlin, America’s SUMMIT— The Pipes of Christ- ors, along with performance, which lasted about two Songwriter. Presented by the Westfield Young Artists’ Cooperative Theater mas concert, which was held at the hours, while Meryl and cast members (WYACT) and the Westfield Symphony Orchestra (WSO), Ritz was Maslow’s actors James Earl Central Presbyterian Church in scurried like a flight of bumble bees in first WYACT performance. Jones and eternal Summit, was the most fantastic and dressing and rehearsal areas in the unique concert experience of the bride Liz Taylor, church’s lower rooms. The doors holiday season. Rivera chose a wouldn’t be opened officially until 7. Concertgoers were treated to an Broadway career Soon, the balcony was overflow- The Music Corner evening of high-end music, poetry, over blossoming ing with New Year’s revelers, some With David Palladino pageantry and communal cheer by into a ballerina. which chose to stand during the show, the famed Scottish Clan Currie So- Chita conquered the nation’s capi- while below, attendees squeezed ev- ciety and their assembled cast of tal when she was born there on Janu- ery inch out of the pews in order to heavies. ary 23, 1933 to Puerto Rican parents. get a comfortable spot. Wroe, WSO Provided The Presbyterian kirk burgeoned She was raised in the Bronx and took In opening remarks, Wroe prom- with kilted concertgoers and the mu- ised that the program would “com- sic Highland Bagpipes, Scottish her first dancing steps at 7. Famed Smallpipes, Irish Uilleann pipes, brass choreographer George Balanchine pel your body to move to the melo- Ideal Accompaniment instruments, pipe organ, harpsichord, appreciated Chita’s skills and of- dies,” and have attendees “humming piano and violin. fered her a scholarship to the New along” before returning home with a Narration was infused with Celtic York City Ballet. renewed inspiration from the show. anecdotes and poetry read by Susan When a friend asked Chita to Biographical morsels about Ber- To WYACT Performers Porterfield Currie, Frederick Clark, Photo courtesy of Warren Westura accompany her on an audition to be lin were interspersed throughout the By DAVID PALLADINO comed the concertgoers, he moved and Evan Cattanach, who offered show, which was opened with a vig- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times quickly to start the concert with the several fine selections by Robert throughout the evening and pro- a chorus member in Call Me Madam, vided a powerful and refined sound. the vivacious 17-year-old Chita won orous rendition of “Puttin’ On The WESTFIELD — The Westfield first number, Puttin’ On The Ritz. Burns in the Scottish language, or Ritz” from the film of the same title Paul Woodiel, currently the con- the role herself. Cross-country tours Symphony Orchestra (WSO) under James Kilduff, Todd Kubrak and rather, broad-Scots. and Blue Skies. Tap choreography by the direction of Maestro David Wroe Special guests hailing from near certmaster of the Broadway musi- and performances in Call Me Jon Christian Hoche sauntered on cal The Boys from Syracuse, of- Dan Barris paid off brilliantly as top and the Westfield Young Artists’ Co- stage in tux, top hat and cane for a and far included Metropolitan Opera Madam, Guys and Dolls, Can-Can hat toting gents James Kilduff, Todd star tenor Mark Delavan, who offered fered many a flawless solo. with the Radio City Music Hall operative Theatre (WYACT) under most charming opening dance. Keyboard support, including pipe Kubrak and Jon Christian Hoche the artistic direction of Cynthia beautiful solo and accompanied rendi- Rockettes, Shoestring, Seventh WYACT voices of note became im- organ, harpsichord and piano, was cleaned the audience’s palate for what Meryl combined forces on New tions of “A Welsh Lullaby,” “What Heaven and Mr. Wonderful preceded mediately apparent. Child Is This?” and “Amazing Grace,” presented by Jeffrey Rickard and was sure to be an electric evening. Years Eve to present the truly won- Kilduff was the clear stand-out for the role which skyrocketed the among others. Susie Petrov. With the same giddiness found in derful songs of America’s innova- the evening. His beautiful, young It is safe to say that the Pipes of Broadway queen to fame. a child racing to the tree on Christ- Pipe Major Kevin Blandford of tive songwriter, Irving Berlin. Broadway voice combined well with Redlands, Calif. was also on hand Christmas concert by the Clan The role of “Anita” in West Side mas morning, Kilduff brimmed with Music and dance numbers were his strong acting abilities, which if Currie Society is not only the most Story was practically written for Chita, comic genius in “I Love A Piano” along with select members of his included from such beloved works as cultivated, can carry him all the way. R.P. Blandford & Son Pipe Band unique Christmas concert one can who married her costar Tony Mordente from Stop! Look! Listen! He carried Grade II, including pipers Scott hear in the area but probably on the during the show’s Broadway run. The the same exuberance into every per- Clark, Matt Nonnemacher, Martha globe. two produced what Chita called “her formance, especially during the play- Srisamai, Aaron Williams as well Music, literature and pageantry are most treasured production,” their ful “You’re Just In Love” from Call as Drum Sergeant Justin Hall, tenor skillfully combined to present the lis- daughter, Lisa Mordente. However, Me Madam with a very young Meryl. drummer Joan Pedersen and Bass tener with a full sensual experience London had to wait for Chita’s perfor- With white gloves and tight chore- drummer Lanier “Bull” Henderson. that is not only culturally gratifying, mance as “Anita” until she spent some ography, Lindsay-Rose Sinclair and The Solid Brass ensemble of the but spiritually uplifting. well-deserved time with her newborn Brian Maslow joined the cast in a leg- Metropolitan area were in fine form Continued on Page 19 daughter. She joined the company in kicking showstopper, “Alexander’s London shortly thereafter. Ragtime Band” from The Merry Whirl. Little could top the unparalleled Since then, Chita has earned top chemistry between soprano Abigail billing in productions including Bye Sparling and Kilduff during Annie Bye Birdie with Dick Van Dyke, Get Your Gun’s “They Say It’s Won- Threepenny Opera as “Jenny,” Born derful” and “Old Fashioned Wedding.” Yesterday, The Rose Tattoo, Kiss Sparling mixed the witticism of an- Me Kate opposite Hal Linden, other famous redhead, Lucille Ball, Jacques Brel, Father’s Day, Chi- and Kilduff, a tenor, countered with cago opposite Gwen Verdon, his signature panache. Jerry’s Girls with Lesslie Uggams, Prior to intermission, Sinclair charm- The Rink with Liza Minnelli and ingly exchanged banter with Maslow Kiss of the Spider Woman. in “Anything You Can Do” and Maslow At nearly 70 years of age, the offered a solo, “The Girl That I Marry.” Westchester, N.Y. resident can still Sinclair, a mezzo-soprano, could have Michelle H. Le Poidevin for The Westfield Leader and The Times kick her legs up to the skies and belt pace herself and her breathing a little TAKE YOUR BOWS...Following their stellar performance, members of WYACT out melodies from Chicago which better in “You Can’t Get A Man With and the WSO soaked in a standing ovation and well deserved applause. force her audiences to stand back A Gun,” but returned after intermis- sion with the necessary vocal verve. and savor the splendor of her unri- Annie Get Your Gun, This Is The His stage appearances overshadowed Photo courtesy of Warren Westura valed eclat. Other pre-intermission highlights Army, Call Me Madam, Stop! Look! most of his peers. included Sparling’s tender delivery Listen!, The Merry Whirl, Yip! Yip! Other male voices of note included Please submit all press of “Always” from The Cocoanuts Yaphank! and from the films Holiday Brian Maslow, who also presented materials and ideas to: and Kubrak and Sparling’s collabo- Inn, Easter Parade and Top Hat beautiful tone and accuracy of pitch. [email protected] ration during “Steppin’ Out With My among several others. As the evening progressed, strong fe- THIRD BOOK PENNED BY WESTFIELD NATIVE Continued on Page 19 Once Maestro Wroe warmly wel- male voices presented themselves in- cluding Abigail Sparling, who offered a charming stage presence as well. While slightly wavering in pitch in Two Genres, One the upper register, stress slightly, by her third performance “Always,” it was her overall best piece. WYACT Interaction between Sparling and Culture: It’s Still The Westfield Young Artists’ Cooperative Theatre Kubrak in “Steppin’ Out With My Baby” at the end of the first act, was pleasing and enjoyable. Professional Theatre Classes Wroe and the WSO provided a beau- in tiful musical canvas upon which the All Greek to Wetzel actor/singers operated. Flawless clari- By MARYLOU MORANO “My love of the Cretan people net solos from William Shadel served Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times as well as the Cretan landscape “Dance, Drama and Musical Theatre” to highlight the beautiful arrangements. WESTFIELD — Former were the inspiration for these two (ages 8 to 21+) Wroe catered to the voices and Westfield resident Florence Wetzel novels,” Wetzel explained. hung on their every turn, which gave is at it again. Following closely on Wetzel is graduate of Westfield the music a fine, seamless quality. the heels of “Perry Robinson, the High School, where she was active 2nd Semester Begins January 21, 2003 A fulfilling and entertaining Traveler,” her co-authored biogra- on the high school newspaper, the evening of collaboration, cheer and phy of the jazz legend, Wetzel now Hi’s Eye. Her first published piece warmth offered by two of Westfield’s has published “Mrs. Papadakis” and was an article written for the paper NEW STUDENTS WELCOME!!!! finest artistic ensembles. “Aspasia,” two novels about Ameri- in ninth grade. can women living in Greece. While she enjoyed Released together in writing even as a NEW ADDITIONS Pastel Demonstration a single volume, the two child, it was while novels are remarkably attending Barnard Saturday Dance Classes for Ages 3 and up! Scheduled in S. Plains different. “Mrs. College majoring in SCOTCH PLAINS – The Papadakis” is a comic English and creative • Ages 3 to 5 - Ballet/Tap Combo ...... 9:00 am - 10:00 am Scotch Plains and Fanwood Arts novel about an Ameri- writing that she de- Association will welcome fea- can woman living in a cided to forgo a tradi- • Ages 6 to 8 - Ballet/Tap Combo ...... 10:00 am - 11:00 am tured demonstrator/artist Sandra Greek fishing village, tional career and be- Cerchio to discuss her expertise and “Apasia” is a sus- come a writer. • Ages 10 + - Beginners’ Jazz ...... 11:00 am - 12:00 pm in the pastel medium on Wednes- pense novel about an Currently residing day, January 15. American woman’s in- in Hoboken, Wetzel’s The demonstration will be volvement in a crime in fiction, non-fiction, REGISTRATION: held at 7:30 p.m. at the Fanwood a remote mountain vil- and poetry have been Community Center at the corner lage in Crete. published widely in Tuesday, January 14, 2003 of Martine and North Avenues Despite their differ- small magazines and 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm in Fanwood. ent genres, both are absorbing first several online publications. She is Ms. Cerchio is a self-taught person reads, filled with Greek cul- also a staff writer for All About artist and her background profes- ture and details. The characters are Jazz New York. Centennial High School sion is in architectural/engineer- realistic and authentic; the plots Wetzel’s third book, a novel en- 728 Westfield Avenue ing drafting, which gives her work believable and engrossing. titled “Madeline,” is due out spring Westfield, New Jersey a technical precision without sac- Wetzel spent five years living in of 2003. rificing originality. a small fishing village in Crete, “Mrs. Papadakis” and “Aspasia” Refreshments will be served. The during which time she completed are available at area bookstores, as For additional information: public is invited to attend this free both books. While not autobio- well as through online bookstores, 908-233-3200, [email protected] event. graphical, both novels make refer- including www.iuniverse.com, For more information, please ence to the author’s life and ties to where it can be downloaded as an call (908) 322-5438. the New Jersey and New York area. ebook. CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK