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USPS 680020 Published OUR 108th YEAR – ISSUE NO. 15-99 Periodical – Postage Paid at Westfield, N.J. Thursday, April 15, 1999 Every Thursday 232-4407 FIFTY CENTS Two Incumbents and Two Newcomers Vie for Three Seats On Westfield Board of Education; Polls Open From 2-9 p.m.

By MICHELLE H. LePOIDEVIN the school board after serving the tegic Plan. first term,” Ms. Puleio stated. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader longest term of 12 years on the board, The role of technology in the class- While considering the aspect of a With five days remaining before a third seat became vacant. rooms, more specifically technology quiet campaign, she observed, the Westfield Board of Education Although the campaign for the which will enhance the teaching pro- “People are happy with the work that election on Tuesday, April 20, all three seats has been quite subdued, cess and students’ learning experi- the board has been doing. We have remains quiet on the candidate front all four candidates have seriously ence, are important to Ms. Puleio. four quality people willing to serve.” as Annmarie Puleio and Arlene stated their interest in making the As classrooms throughout the dis- Regarding her platform, Ms. Puleio Gardner hope to keep their board important and vital decisions which trict become crowded and overbur- said there are “three components of a seats, while Genevieve Weber and shape the lives of Westfield students. dened, Ms. Puleio also indicated that good education: good teaching, chal- William Wallace vie for the third Serving as the Chairwoman of the she would like to find viable solu- lenging curricula, and state-of-the- available spot. Long Range Planning Committee for tions to alleviating the congestion or art facilities.” She continued, “Those Polls will be open from 2 to 9 p.m. the past three years, Ms. Puleio, of enrollment boom if reelected to her three priorities have shaped every When Financial Committee Chair- Kimball Turn, said she would like a school board position. decision I have made as a board woman Susan Jacobson announced chance to recommit herself to enforc- “I feel confident that I’ve done a member.” that she would not seek reelection to ing the goals established for the Stra- good job as a board member in my She told The Westfield Leader that she hopes to “increase an appropriate use of technology into the class- rooms.” While stressing the importance of community input regarding all school Arlene Gardner* Annmarie Puleio* issues, Ms. Puleio stated, “A board member does his or her best work when they do it with community input.” She observed that it is vital to provide teachers with the support that they need while offering profes- sional development courses. “It is important that we stay fo- cused in that area in order to extend the quality of teaching,” the candi- date noted. In discussing efforts to keep cur- ricula challenging, Ms. Puleio re- vealed, “Curriculum, in order to be challenging, has to have identifiable benchmarks by which its effective- ness is judged.” She also called for CONTINUED ON PAGE A-12 William Wallace Genevieve Weber CONTINUED ON PAGE A-12 Westfield Citizens to Determine*Incumbent

David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader IN FULL BLOOM The flowering trees lining Mindowaskin Park on East Broad Street in Westfield, as seen in this 1998 photograph, are a tradtional sign that spring has arrived. Recent mild weather, albeit with some cooler days in between, Fate Of $54.6 Million BOE Budget has encouraged local residents to pack up their winter gear and start spending more time outdoors. By MICHELLE H. LePOIDEVIN erty taxes ($47,454,054 for this bud- The school system accounts for Specially Written for The Westfield Leader get and $1,219,405 for bond debt about two thirds of the homeowner Time for Proposals on Deck Plans After months of preparing and payment). Additional funds for the property tax. Town and County col- exhibiting its $54,610,623 budget school spending plan will come from lections split the remaining home- for the 1999-2000 school year, the state and federal aid along with mis- owner tax about equally (approxi- Westfield Board of Education will cellaneous other sources. Approxi- mately 17 percent each of the to- Extended Beyond May 1 Deadline send it to the voters for approval (or mately $1,632,000 million of spend- tal). There are about 10,000 rejection) on Tuesday, April 20. The ing is planned by reducing cash re- homeowners in Westfield that pay By PAUL J. PEYTON consulting firms interested in prepar- which will eliminate liability in civil voters will also choose three school serves (surplus is planned to be re- an average of $7,000 for property Specially Written for The Westfield Leader ing proposals have had sufficient time lawsuits against a municipality with board members out of four candi- duced from $3,104,782 to tax. Approximately 40 percent of Due to the growing interest among to ask any questions they may have. respect to problems that may arise dates on this date. $1,472,892). Westfield homeowners have chil- consultant firms seeking to prepare “We are only going to get one from Y2K computer malfunctions. If the voters give the budget a Details of the budget figures have dren in the public school system. construction specification plans for a chance to do this, so we ought to do These include potential failures to green light, $48,673,459 will be been published by the Westfield Board This year, Westfield homeowners parking deck in Westfield, Town it right,” he said. traffic signals; alarms, and water, raised next year for the public schools of Education as legal public notice in will pay about $45.9 million in prop- Administrator Edward A. Gottko Once the applications come in they sewer and communication systems. through Westfield homeowners prop- The Westfield Leader on March 18. erty taxes for the public school sys- asked for and received from the Town will be reviewed by a committee that tem. Council Tuesday night permission to includes Mayor Jardim, several Town The school board has boasted that extend the due date to submit re- Council members, and other town Zealous Board of Ed Candidates its per pupil spending has decreased quests for proposals, known as rfp’s, officials. for the fourth consecutive year. The until sometime in mid to late May. In other business, the council began board has also reported that while The original due date was Satur- the process of rezoning an area be- crafting the budget, the lump sum day, May 1. Twenty-five applications tween Central and South Avenues to Present Platforms in Open Forum comes under the cap by $54,130. have been sent to interested firms. pave the way for future development. In past months, the Westfield Board of Education has wrestled with the The town government is seeking Builder Ralph Rapuano is seeking By MICHELLE H. LePOIDEVIN dates were limited to two minutes would like to see the projects neces- to build a deck of a maximum of three approval to build mixed retail and Specially Written for The Westfield Leader each and proceeded in ballot order. sitated by the $11.7 million bond consequences of an increased enroll- tiers for between 300 and 400 ve- multi-residential development. As it On Monday evening, the Westfield Ms. Puleio, an incumbent serving which was passed by voters in De- ment surge which is predicted to rise hicles in an effort to relieve what currently stands, the development will Area League of Women Voters (LWV) as Chairwoman of the Long Range cember brought to their fruition. through the year 2005. This quan- officials say is a lack of sufficient feature two L-shaped buildings; one and the Westfield Parent Teacher Planning Committee, stated that Mr. Wallace vowed that if he was dary was weighed when balancing parking for commuters, employees with retail on the bottom floor and 26 Council (PTC) supplied an open fo- when she was elected three years elected, he would pledge his “time, the proposed budget. in the downtown, and shoppers. apartments on the second and third rum for Westfield Board of Educa- ago, “good teaching, good curricula, business experience, and keep an open Board Secretary and Business Ad- The town received a $25,000 plan- floors. The second building, to be tion candidates Annmarie Puleio, and appropriate instructional facili- mind on all issues” brought before ministrator Robert Berman had pre- ning grant from the County of Union located to the rear of the first, will Arlene Gardner, Genevieve Weber ties” were the focal point of her can- the board. viously asserted that the board is which will be used, in part, to fund contain 10 townhouse units. and William Wallace at Edison In- didacy, and remain so as she seeks Incumbent and Chairwoman of the truly at the mercy of state mandates the cost of a detailed report. Mayor Among the zoning changes are termediate School in Westfield. reelection to the board. Policies Committee Arlene Gardner and controls, causing the board to Thomas C. Jardim and the govern- one that will allow the construction Denise Ricci, President of the She added that she is proud of the revealed that she would like to con- turn to the taxpayers and property ing body have said they would like to of townhouses on the 1.4-acre parcel. Westfield PTC, welcomed the audi- strides accomplished under the Stra- tinue “Westfield’s long tradition of taxes for funding. finalize the plans this year, including Currently, only garden apartments ence of approximately 30 attendees tegic Plan. excellence.” She added that she would “I’m confident that the budget will financing so that construction could are permitted in the area, which is and introduced moderator Louise Candidate Wallace revealed that hope to see a mentoring program pass. I think the public knows how begin next year. zoned for commercial and residen- Ballard, who provided the guidelines he would like to maintain the level of between the teachers and students, as responsible we have been in prepar- Four sites have been identified for tial use. for the forum. education which makes Westfield the multi-tiered deck: Municipal Third Ward Councilman Neil F. Opening remarks by the candi- students strong. He added that he CONTINUED ON PAGE A-12 CONTINUED ON PAGE A-12 Parking lots 1 and 8, located at Pros- Sullivan, Jr. said the rezoning, when pect and Elm Streets; Lot 4 behind completed, will “encourage develop- Baron’s Drug Store on East Broad ment which is consistent in the sur- Downtown Streets to Close Street; Lot 9 at the intersection of rounding neighborhood.” North and Central Avenues, and Lots “It is an excellent step forward, I For Spring Fling Festival 3 and 3A on South Avenue, which believe, since we are focusing our are used by New York City-bound attention in that area,” he said. The Westfield Area Chamber of Commerce has announced that various commuters. The council also approved resolu- streets will be closed in the downtown area during its annual “Spring Mr. Gottko said it was important to tions that support legislation, Senate Fling” Street Fair this Sunday, April 18, from noon to 6 p.m. make sure all professional parking Bill No. 1421 and Assembly Bill 2511, The following streets will be closed on Sunday at 6 a.m. to vehicular traffic: East Broad Street from North Avenue to Central Avenue; all of Quimby Street; Elm Street from North Avenue to the Texaco Station; and Editor’s Note Prospect Street from North Avenue to Ferris Place. This special School Election Preview of The Westfield Leader is being Downtown residents may not park on those streets during the day-long presented to all residents of Westfield and Mountainside to inform voters event. Parking will be permitted in municipal lots, which will have access about the school board candidates and proposed school tax levies. This from the closed streets if cars are parked by 8 a.m. and remain in lots until issue also serves as our seasonal subscription drive. 7:30 p.m. A Special Opinion and Editorial Section features columns from our Employees of downtown businesses may not park in the activity area or elected officials, including our Governor, State, Union County, and the in the municipal lots surrounding the activity area. Mayors and governing body members of Westfield, Scotch Plains, Pets, skateboarding, and rollerblading are prohibited in the Spring Fling Fanwood and Mountainside, as well as Congressional leaders. We thank area to ensure the safety of festival-goers and animals alike. them all for their submissions. Spring Fling attendees are encouraged to park in the train station lot on Also included in this edition is our 27th annual edition of This Is NEW SPRING SALE The Westfield Day Care Auxiliary will not hold its South Avenue. This will provide the closest access to the activity area, with Westfield. This year’s issue is dedicated to the arts. annual Armory garage sale this year. Instead, it will sponsor a spring sale on easy access to North Avenue through the underpass. Friday and Saturday, May 7 and 8, of outgrown children’s clothing, toys and For further information, please call the Westfield Area Chamber of Producing these two quality publications takes a lot of hard work and, books, along with collectible items. It will take place at The Presbyterian of course, a dedicated staff. We thank all of them for their efforts. Church in Westfield’s Westminster Hall, located at 110 Mountain Avenue. Commerce, (908) 233-3021. Please note that The Leader will offer live coverage of election results The Auxiliary is accepting donations at the Day Care Center at 120 Mountain The fifth annual “Spring Fling Street Fair” is a free event, featuring art, on our Internet web site, www.goleader.com, after 9 p.m. on Tuesday Avenue, or at the Infant-Toddler Center at 462 West Broad Street. For further crafts, food, music and children’s activities. night. information, please call (908) 232-6717. All proceeds will benefit the Auxiliary’s Scholarship Fund. Please see related story on Page 3. CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK Page A-12 Thursday, April 15, 1999 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Four Vie for Three Seats WESTFIELD POLICE BLOTTER On Westfield School Board TUESDAY, APRIL 6 FRIDAY, APRIL 9 CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 • A Settlers Lane resident reported • Cheri Maylone, 41, of Keasbey was “an education that is consistent from ning Manager for data networking that a mailbox valued at $50 was stolen arrested on Central Avenue and charged school to school, class to class.” products at Lucent Technologies, Miss from his property. with driving with a revoked license, ac- As the enrollment crisis looms over Weber has asserted that she could bring THURSDAY, APRIL 8 cording to police. The suspect, who was • The manager of a North Avenue also wanted on contempt of court war- the hallways of Westfield High School, “a new generation” to the board through pharmacy reported that a female suspect rants from two other communities, was she expressed concern. her membership. attempted to shoplift $70 worth of over- being held in lieu of $1,000 bail. “If our facilities fall behind, our prop- Miss Weber has attended many of the-counter prescriptions from the store. • A resident of Plantation, Florida erty values will fall behind,” she re- the meetings of the Westfield Board Police said the woman dropped the reported that a pocketbook and wallet marked. of Education since announcing her merchandise after an alarm was trig- containing cash and credit cards was Ms. Puleio hopes that, if she is re- candidacy. She has also attended bud- gered as she exited the front entrance of stolen from her car while it was parked elected, she will be able to work to- get hearings provided by the school the store. The suspect was described as a on Radley Road. ward finding a solution to free up space board. well-dressed white woman between 40 SATURDAY, APRIL 10 for instruction. “I found that the reaction has been and 45 years old, 5 feet and 6 inches tall, • A Wyoming Street resident reported As Policies Committee Chair- positive,” reported Ms. Weber, regard- and weighing 120 pounds. She fled the that a blue, two-door 1990 Honda bear- scene in a white 1991 Lincoln, authori- ing the New Jersey license plate NJ woman, Ms. Gardner, of Carleton ing her candidacy. “I think my cam- ties confirmed. PROMOTING DRUG-FREE Westfield Dream Makers looked on as Mayor Road, strives to maintain the high qual- paign has gone very well.” FSW15W was stolen during the night Thomas C. Jardim signed a Town proclamation declaring March 7 to March 13 • A motor vehicle parked in a drive- from in front of his house. Police said a as Drug Awareness Week in Westfield. The Dream Makers, the Westfield ity and standards of education in the If elected, she said she hopes to way on Harrison Avenue was burglar- window on the vehicle may have been Neighborhood Council’s PANDA program, is open to students in grades 6, 7, and school district. work as a team with newly-elected ized. Police said four dollars in coins was smashed because glass was found in the 8. During the week, the Dream Makers participated in a training session She has also asserted that the selec- board members. reported missing. roadway nearby. presented by Ron Morris, a Substance Abuse Counselor from the Newark school tion of professional and devoted teach- “To work as a team to fully benefit system, who discussed synthetic drugs, drug fads and the growing problem of ers is imperative to maintaining the the students of Westfield” is an impor- inhalant abuse. Pictured, from left to right, with Mayor Jardim, center, are: kind of standards which make Westfield tant goal for the candidate. Kyle Clarke, Asia Kearney, Mikaela Cruz, Ander Whitfield, Jennel1 Carter, proud. Ms. Gardner additionally be- Miss Weber said she would also School Board Candidates Alicia Fairfax, JeNet Tiller and Tatiana Mendez. lieves it is important to establish bench- anticipate ensuring that the investment marks and curriculum review in order in technology made by the district is to keep the schools in check. maintained during her term. She said Present Platforms in Forum The candidate agreed that the school she is especially pleased to see that Westfield Citizens to Decide board campaign has traveled through foreign language is being introduced at CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 calm waters. “I think the community is the elementary school level. well as the Teacher’s Institute realized quired reading list.” happy with the job that the board has The candidate said she hopes that it during the coming year. Miss Weber encouraged the use of Fate of School Budget been doing,” she said. will also be integrated into other areas “There’s a lot to be done,” Ms. technology to accompany the selection CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 “I feel pretty confident,” she added. of the classroom, such as geography Gardner concluded. of literature. But all the candidates agreed “I’ve been doing what I said I would and history. The youngest candidate, Miss We- that reading lists should not be an im- ing it,” reported Finance Committee ing, 20 computers and four printers ber reviewed her academic and career posed requirement, but rather suggested will become available to pupils. The do.” Keeping a close eye on school board Chairwoman, Susan Jacobson. She stated that she unearthed some events while attending the meetings, experience since her 1994 graduation as a useful learning tool. Regarding the components of the district will lease the computers and old campaign literature from her pre- Miss Weber revealed that she noticed from Westfield High School. She The question of class size was also budget, she asserted that the public printers. vious election in 1996, and was satis- how board members pay strict atten- stated that she would like to see tech- broached by an audience member. Mr. will be pleased with the projects which A computer initiative involving 22 fied to see that she kept her promises. tion to detail. nology and foreign language become Wallace favored keeping class sizes have been added to the spending sections of fourth-grade students will Expressing that she believes the “They agree to disagree in a civil integral parts of academic studies in small at the elementary school, but did plan, especially foreign language and incur an expense of $139,117. The board is doing a good job, she added manner,” concluded Miss Weber, add- the district. not feel class sizes should be under 25 technology in the elementary schools. plan includes 110 desks, 22 display “Language study will enable our stu- pupils at the intermediate schools. He that she hopes to do more for the “av- ing that this makes for an effective dents to compete with the world,” ex- added that class size should be based on Mrs. Jacobson added, “We are aim- carts, 22 monitors, in-service train- erage student” and to continue high decision-making body. ing to maintain the integrity of our ing and the lease of 110 computers plained Miss Weber. the subject or course being offered at the standards of education while facing A former member of the Citizens The candidates were required to high school level. academic programs and I believe this and 22 printers. limits to board funding. Advisory Committee on Capital will be achieved with this budget.” Due to the new language arts cur- respond within a two-minute time Ms. Gardner and Ms. Puleio main- “I came in with a good background Projects, Mr. Wallace, of Warren Street, frame to a question from the PTC tained that class size matters as much at Maintaining that the crafting of riculum in the intermediate schools, with policy, and an even better under- has experience working with the school 56 desks, 12 display carts, 12 moni- concerning the importance of the the high school and middle school lev- the budget was as conservative as standing of how the school system board. He researched projects which $264,093 expenditure for technology els as it does in the elementary schools, possible, she stated, “We are very tors, in-service training, and the lease works,” she concluded. were included in formulating the $11.7 included in the district’s 1999-2000 and favor small class sizes for effective aware of what taxpayers are paying. of 68 computers and 14 printers will A product of the Westfield school million bond approved by voters last operating budget. education. We are also aware of the importance be required. These components will system and the youngest voice in the December. Miss Weber stated that the figure Regarding a query about the impor- of maintaining the kind of educa- carry a $96,261 price tag. school board campaign, Miss Weber, Mr. Wallace has been employed for seems to carry the district in the appro- tance of foreign language in the elemen- tional system that Westfield wants.” The World Language Curriculum of Barchester Way, has stated that she 15 years at Chapdelaine & Company. priate direction, and observed that the tary schools, Miss Weber assured those Mrs. Jacobson told The Westfield will require new textbooks for Span- believes her Westfield school experi- He indicated he believes that his expe- expenditure should be viewed as an in attendance that although fluency in a Leader that the budget did not go to ish instruction for second- and sixth- ence would make her an exceptional rience in finance would make him an investment. language would not be expected at such cap because they did not want to go grade students, and French instruc- addition to the board. ideal replacement for Mrs. Jacobson. “We want our children to be able to a young age, the curriculum is vital over the 7 cent on $100 increase tion for sixth- and eighth-grade stu- A 1994 graduate of Westfield High The candidate could not be reached compete in a global environment,” because “we are a global society.” included in the budget. She revealed dents. These textbooks will account School, and currently the Sales Plan- prior to press time for comment. stated Miss Weber, who reflected upon Ms. Puleio praised the curriculum, that whenever the budget goes a frac- for $31,668 of the budget. how advanced her elementary educa- citing a Spanish course at Tamaques tion over the 7 cents, it would be For $37,474, improved health text- tion would have been if technology had Elementary School which has produced rounded up to 8 cents. books for elementary and intermedi- been included. “extraordinary” results. “For once, I’ve “It adds up,” she stated. “We’re ate students will become available, Ms. Gardner concurred that the tech- come across a state mandate that I like,” looking at every penny.” while new fine arts/music and lan- nology funding would enable the in- she quipped. Mr. Berman stated, “We are opti- guage arts/novels textbooks will be struction of basic computer skills and Ms. Gardner agreed that the earlier a mistic that the budget will be ap- provided for intermediate students help teachers enhance their curricula. student “picks up” a language, the more proved on Tuesday, the 20th. It is a for $29,315. “The computer is not a course, but a it would benefit their academic scope in The need for an increase in person- tool,” she concluded. years to come. very conservative budget.” “Yes, I agree with this expenditure,” The rising costs of special education He noted that a passage of the nel was also necessitated in the ten- Mr. Wallace said. He added that an were also discussed by the candidates. spending plan will indeed help the tative budget. adequately trained staff is vital. While Mr. Wallace declined comment school board to move forward on Two World Language instructors Ms. Puleio agreed that the cost is because he said he needed to “further necessary projects and curriculum at the elementary schools, 2.8 World wise, “particularly because it comes research” the issue, the other candidates additions within the coming year. Language teachers at the intermedi- from a citizens’ committee.” maintained that the needs of the stu- Mr. Berman concurred that the ate schools, two Language Arts teach- “Our curriculum seeks technology dents come first, regardless of the rising budget did not go to cap because the ers at the intermediate schools, two and uses it wisely,” she stated. costs. board aimed to keep the tax increase mathematics teachers at the interme- The candidates also had two minutes The candidates were asked whether at 7 cents which is the same as the diate schools, .4 health teachers at each to respond to a prepared question or not only computer literate teachers increase of last year’s budget. the intermediate schools, 3.5 resource from the Westfield LWV regarding the should be hired in the district. Ms. Puleio “It was a conscious decision be- room teachers throughout the dis- surge in enrollment throughout the revealed that she would welcome train- cause we just passed a referendum in trict, aides and computer technicians school district and preparations for free- ing a prospective employee if he or she December. We wanted to keep the tax will equal a cost of $670,800. ing up space in the years to come. was willing to learn and still had impec- increase as modest as possible,” the Capital projects, with a final price HONORED ARTIST In a special celebration of Women’s History Month by Ms. Puleio revealed, “I see a chal- cable credentials. Business Administrator revealed. tag of $536,000, are also represented the New Jersey General Assembly on March 29, Assemblyman Richard H. lenge that goes beyond the enrollment The remaining candidates agreed, en- Bagger of Westfield, left, honored Gladys Reimers, a Westfield artist and numbers. The challenge is to predict couraging training for teachers who were Because the budget is $54,130 in the budget. These projects include sculptor, with a ceremonial resolution in recognition of her sculptures, which under cap, that figure will be multi- fascia and soffit roof repair at Jefferson changes in programs that will necessi- not computer literate. call attention to endangered animals. Pictured with Assemblyman Bagger and tate more space.” She suggested that a The absence of classrooms for art and plied by three percent for the 2000- Elementary School, and a new bell Mrs. Reimers is the Speaker of the New Jersey Assembly, Jack Collins. and intercom system at Washington Citizens Advisory Committee should music education in the elementary 2001 budget, forcing that budget’s be developed to discuss alternatives for schools was also discussed by the can- cap to be nearly $1,624 less than it Elementary School. space. didates. could have been. Partial roof repair at Edison Inter- Area High School Students She said that she would support re- Ms. Puleio stated that she had cam- “It is a small penalty in word,” Mr. mediate School and an upgrade in viewing the use of Lincoln School and paigned for this cause when the 1994 Berman noted, but we do not lose any heat controls at Roosevelt Intermedi- the Westfield National Guard Armory school bond referendum was formulated, dollars.” ate School, along with floor tile re- Awarded At UN Conference as possible solutions to the problem of but was disappointed when the public For taxpayers who have not been placement and a new air conditioner WESTFIELD — Eight Westfield Delegation Award for Westfield High space availability. voted down the bond, thus turning away exposed to the components of the for the nurse’s suite at the high school, High School (WHS) students recently School for their combined work repre- Mr. Wallace concurred that he would the need for these classrooms. tentative budget which has been are additional capital projects fea- garnered high awards at the Model senting the country of Russia. also look to those facilities as prob- “I think it would be a better art and heavily publicized via presentations tured in the price tag. United Nations Conference held in Other top awards went to Richard abilities to compensate for the enroll- music program if we had classrooms,” on TV-36, by newspaper articles or The major revenue components of Elizabeth. Rowe for Best Delegate in the Politi- ment boom. stated Ms. Puleio, who encouraged lectures at schools district-wide, the the expense portion of the budget Approximately 14 WHS students cal and Security Committee category Ms. Gardner expressed her opposi- citizen input and enforcement of the highlights of the spending plan are are the $47 million tax levy, (88 participated in simulated United Na- and to Nikki Candelore for Best Del- tion to building an addition onto the issue. as follows. percent of the total); $3.6 million in tions activities during this conference egate in the Social and Humanitarian high school, saying she felt the Armory Mr. Wallace added, “It is unfortunate One portion of the budget encom- state aid (7 percent), $1.6 million attended by more than 200 students Committee. should only be considered as a last that we don’t have proper space.” He passes the computer initiative for spending of reserves (3 percent), from Union County schools. Additional award winners included resort. She remarked that she would suggested the use of the elementary four sections of fifth-grade students. and $1 million miscellaneous (2 Senior David Roberts, junior Evan sophomore Alexander Leger for First consider revisiting and rearranging the school gymnasiums as space for the At a cost of $28,715, 20 desks, four percent). Bond debt taxes are not Smith and sophomores Richard Rowe Runner-up in the Political and Secu- high school schedule to find alternative instruction, and also called for commu- carts, four monitors, in-service train- included in the above. and Nikki Candelore captured the Best rity Committee category and seniors space for classrooms. nity input via the formation of a Citizens Shara Fischer and David Roberts for Miss Weber agreed that a committee Advisory Committee. Second Runner-up in the Economic should be formed in order to evaluate Ms. Gardner stated that she did not and Finance Committee and the Le- possibilities for dealing with the enroll- anticipate the inclusion of art and music gal Committee categories respec- ment surge. “I believe there is no one classrooms in the near future, despite tively. specific answer,” she stated, before re- the $11.7 million bond or the $54 mil- Senior Lee McDermott and junior iterating the importance of community lion budget, until 2005 or 2006. Keight Bloeser received Honorable input. “I would like to see them (the class- Mention awards in the Economic and Audience members were provided rooms) back,” she concluded. Finance Committee and Social and with index cards upon which varied Miss Weber agreed that the art and Humanitarian Committee categories re- questions were posed to the candidates. music programs are an integral part of spectively. A two-minute time limit per candidate the education experience for Westfield Amy Molnar, Elan Arbitsman, An- was given to respond. students. She added that if elected, she drew Lampert, Evan Baum, Dan Moore One question referred to the impor- would like to look into the issue further and Karen Veltry, all seniors at WHS, tance of a summer reading list and and investigate possibilities which served as committee chairmen and ad- whether or not students should be given could include technology with music visers. a “suggested reading list” or a “re- and art. Highland Swim Club ✹ ✹ Free Swim Lessons for Children ✹ ✹ Large Pool with Lap Lanes ✹ ✹ Separate Kiddie Pool ✹ ✹ Activities for Children ✹ ✹ Adult & Children’s Parties ✹ ✹ Undefeated Swim Team for 20 Years

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USPS 485200 Thursday, April 15, 1999 Published OUR 40th YEAR – ISSUE NO. 15-99 Periodical – Postage Paid at Scotch Plains, N.J. Every Thursday 232-4407 FIFTY CENTS Five Candidates Battle for Two Scotch Plains Seats on BOE; Simpson Faces Challenge From Manduca for Fanwood Seat

By SUSAN M. DYCKMAN Specially Written for The Times Three seats. Seven candidates: four veterans, three novices. Time will tell if Tuesday’s election will change the complexion of the Scotch Plains- Fanwood Board of Education as it did last year when newcomers bested a two-term incumbent. In Scotch Plains, candidates are incumbents Edward J. Saridaki, Jr. and Morris H. “Butch” Gillet; Dr. Donald E. Sheldon, former Board president; and rookie contenders Ava McNamara and Dominick Bratti. There are two three-year seats open. Scotch Plains holds seven seats on the nine-member board. One seat is open in Fanwood where Edward J. Saridaki, Jr.* Morris H. “Butch” Gillet* Dr. Donald E. Sheldon Ava McNamara Dominick Bratti incumbent Jessica D. Simpson will *Incumbent square off against Victoria Manduca, who is making her third run for the board. Voters to Decide Fate of $39.4 Mil. During the campaign, the candi- dates spoke of the direction the board should take in the future and identi- School Tax Levy This Tuesday fied priority areas. Mr. Bratti, a seven-year resident, By SUSAN M. DYCKMAN strong support for these proposals, The administration and board have said, “I found that the (elementary) Specially Written for The Times student/faculty ratio is above but found ways to reduce or postpone built into next year’s spending plan average...not that it’s overcrowded, On Tuesday, April 20, voters in expenses in order to reduce the tax more than $600,000 in improve- but I’d like to get it down.” Scotch Plains and Fanwood will be impact. ments. These include: additions to He also mentioned the “older fa- asked to approve a $44.6 million “School taxes would increase by staff and enhanced supervision of cilities” that need attention, plus the Board of Education budget for 1999- only 1.54 percent in Fanwood and new teachers; an expanded world need to improve teacher negotiations. 2000. Of the total budget, $39.4 mil- 3.13 percent in Scotch Plains even languages, music and art curricula; “We need to coordinate the whole lion, the figure which will appear on though we face a net reduction of new textbooks at varying grade lev- curriculum and education of chil- the ballot, is funded by local property revenues from outside sources. els for reading and language arts, dren, and all that’s associated with it, taxes. “All expenditures were carefully math, world language, science and with the goal towards improving “This year’s proposed budget is scrutinized in order to arrive at a health; and after-school preparatory quality,” Mr. Bratti explained. Jessica D. Simpson* Victoria Manduca an important step forward for our budget which contains only what we classes for the state Grade Eight Per- He indicated the board needs to effective use of time, the training and ber, such as myself, with experience, students, while increasing the total think is necessary to give our stu- formance and High School Profi- address the state’s heightened in- supervision of new teachers and ex- skill and a level head to help make budget by only 1.88 percent,” stated dents a sound education. This budget ciency Assessments. is close to $600,000 below the state’s volvement in curriculum issues. pansion of co-curricular activities and the correct decisions for our school Board President August Ruggiero. Further improvements include: a “The board has to work within the sports as board priority items. district.” “Our staff, under the leadership of allowed spending growth limit,” the modified eighth-grade elective pro- standards,” said Mr. Bratti, “and “All of these things have to be dealt Mrs. McNamara addressed prior- New Jersey Superintendent of the board President explained. gram; additional Internet labs at the “All nine Board of Education mem- make it work” for the local district. with in the constraints of the money ity issues such as the “upgrading and Year Dr. (Carol B.) Choye, pro- middle and high schools; new ath- Concluding six years of board ser- we have available and the time de- expansion of facilities; new state- posed cost-effective educational im- bers voted their approval for this letic teams; technology; and profes- vice, Mr. Gillet identified such areas fined as a school day,” concluded Mr. mandated standards and testing; provements to meet our students’ budget and I urge the public to show sional development opportunities for their support by voting for this bud- as enrollment, state curriculum re- Gillet. “These are complicated issues middle school leveling; and the con- needs.” staff. “Our Board of Education gave get on April 20,” Mr. Ruggiero stated. On the average assessed home in quirements, block scheduling as an that will take a dedicated board mem- CONTINUED ON PAGE A-12 Scotch Plains, the school tax increase amounts to $115 per year. Add to that figure the proposed six-point mu- Dean Oil Property Applicants are Scheduled to Return nicipal tax hike, which asks taxpay- ers to pay an additional $69 on the average assessed house. On average, residents are looking at a total prop- Before Planning Board on Monday for Concept Hearing erty tax bill of approximately $5,957, $184 over 1998. By SUZETTE F. STALKER initially proposed a three-story, 36- posed building would pose traffic hearing date that had been set for rizing development of a passive Obligations to the county do not Specially Written for The Times unit apartment building for the acre- and parking hazards, while also put- March 25. pocket park on a parcel of Watson factor into residents’ tax bills as Union Borough officials have revealed and-a-quarter Dean Oil property, ting a strain on local schools, recre- It was unknown at press time Road property. County taxes are not expected to rise that LaGrande Realty Associates, which is located on the corner of ational facilities and emergency ser- whether the applicants planned to Fanwood was awarded $125,000 above last year’s 91 cents per $100 of LLC, which recently proposed an LaGrande Avenue and Second Street, vices. further revise their application. Offi- in grant money for the endeavor assessed value. apartment complex for the Dean Oil and has been dormant since the com- Originally scheduled for February cials noted last week that while the through Union County’s 1998 Project Fanwood residents fare better with site in Fanwood, may be making pany closed up shop there a decade 24, the Planning Board postponed its Planning Board meeting is open to Pocket Park Program, which the bor- an annualized increase in the school another bid to bring the project to ago. initial hearing on the developers’ the public, there will not be an oppor- ough will match through funds and tax of $49.80 on an average assessed fruition. Area residents rallied against the application when the large public tunity during the concept hearing for in-kind services. home. The partnership, comprised of concept, arguing the multi-family turnout exceeded the permitted ca- comments by members of the com- Councilwoman Karen M. Schurtz, In addition, the Borough Council Vincent Bontempo and John D. dwelling was too intense a use for the pacity of the room. munity. who chaired the Pocket Park Com- recently approved a $5.6 million Mollozzi, is on the Fanwood Plan- site, which is zoned as general-com- LaGrande Realty Associates sub- Under other business at last week’s mittee appointed by the governing municipal budget for 1999. For the ning Board’s schedule for its Mon- mercial. Opponents, organized as sequently scaled back its proposal to council meeting, members of the body last year to develop concepts for third time in five years, the budget day, April 19, agenda session at 8 Fanwood Citizens for Responsible a two-story, 24-unit complex, but governing body passed a resolution the park, presented a multi-colored reflects a zero percent increase in p.m. for a concept hearing, The Times Development, maintained the pro- then unexpectedly canceled a second adopting the site plan for and autho- CONTINUED ON PAGE A-12 municipal taxes. of Scotch Plains-Fanwood learned on Monday. During last Thursday’s regular Seven Candidates for School Board Face Off at Forum meeting of Fanwood’s governing body, Councilman Joel Whitaker, who sits on the Planning Board, de- fined a concept hearing as an oppor- On Issues Ranging From Contract Negotiations to Leveling tunity for individuals to “sketch out what they have in mind” and to By SUSAN M. DYCKMAN who attended the Board of Education sored by the Scotch Plains-Fanwood with teachers on a school-by-school Education President, Dr. Donald E. gauge their chances for success prior Specially Written for The Times Candidates’ Night at Scotch Plains- PTA Council during which candi- basis. Sheldon, called the time between to actually submitting an application Board representatives and Parent- Fanwood High School (SPFHS) Mon- dates respond with prepared answers Scotch Plains challenger Ava negotiations a time to “build support to the board. Teacher Association (PTA) members day night. to questions from the PTA and the McNamara recommended “begin- from parents and taxpayers and to build LaGrande Realty Associates had were among the 70-plus residents The forum is an annual event spon- SPFHS Junior Statesmen Associa- ning negotiations the minute the old trust...to establish relationships among tion (JSA), and also extemporane- contract is settled.” She also called the leaders of the groups before (it) ously answer questions from the au- for more information to be dissemi- degenerates into hostility.” dience. nated to parents and residents, and to Board incumbent Jessica D. Simpson The forum was taped for broadcast negotiate without a paid professional of Fanwood stated, “Both (sides) must on Channel 34. negotiator. agree to do things differently. I would When asked how each candidate “What’s lacking here is a clear encourage open communication among would improve the climate of con- understanding of where each side is the board, teachers and parents.” tract negotiations between the board coming from,” said board incumbent Her recommendation to lock both and the Scotch Plains-Fanwood Edu- Edward J. Saridaki, Jr. of Scotch sides in the same room on June 29 (the cation Association, candidates agreed Plains. “What’s lacking is trust.” He night before the contract expires) until that the time to work toward a better called for “honest, forthright dis- an agreement is reached met with ap- relationship is now. course.” plause. Challenger Dominick Bratti of Township resident and former In response to the JSA question re- Scotch Plains said, “I don’t have a Scotch Plains-Fanwood Board of CONTINUED ON PAGE A-12 problem considering a generous in- crease in wages, but teachers have to understand that we want a partner- Editor’s Note ship.” This special School Election Preview of The Times of Scotch Plains- Incumbent Morris H. Gillet, also Fanwood is being presented to all residents of Scotch Plains and of Scotch Plains, indicated the board Fanwood to inform voters about the school board candidates and tried to make improvements during proposed school tax levies. This issue also serves as our seasonal the most recent negotiations without subscription drive. success. A Special Opinion and Editorial Section features columns from our “Both sides have to be realistic to elected officials, including our Governor, State, Union County, Scotch start,” he stated. “We should negoti- Plains and Fanwood Mayors and governing bodies, as well as Congres- ate face-to-face, not in the media.” sional leaders. We thank them all for their submissions. Fanwood candidate Victoria Producing a special edition of this kind takes a lot of hard work and, Manduca suggested negotiation woes David B. Corbin for The Times of course, a dedicated staff. We thank all of them for their efforts. IN FULL BLOOM The flowering trees lining the driveway of this home on West Broad Street in Scotch Plains offer “may be the result of poor communi- Please note The Times will offer live coverage of election results on our colorful proof that spring has definitely arrived. Recent mild weather, albeit with some cooler days in between, has cation between the administration Internet web site, www.goleader.com, after 9 p.m. Tuesday night. encouraged local residents to pack up their winter gear and start spending more time outdoors. and teachers.” She proposed meeting CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK Page A-12 Thursday, April 15, 1999 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Controversy Ensues Five Candidates Compete Over Proposed 1999 For SP Seats on Board; SP Budget; Tax Hike Two Vie for Fanwood Spot

CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 By FRED ROSSI crats) criticized us for irresponsibility, Specially Written for The Times but, now, I don’t think you’re being stant battle to raise the level of literacy tury, reaching out to community mem- SCOTCH PLAINS - Democratic and responsible.” district-wide.” bers with information and encouraging Republican members of the Township The subject quickly turned to the She also called for the board and public participation, maintaining class Council argued again last week about surplus, which Councilman community to assess how the impact of sizes, increasing special education ser- the proposed $16.07-million 1999 McClintock said was a “record $3.05 new state standards for “language re- vices and ongoing prudent fiscal man- Scotch Plains municipal budget, which million at the end of last year.” The quirements will impact on our current agement. calls for a six-point increase in local Mayor quickly challenged that figure, curriculum....” In Fanwood, Ms. Manduca criticized taxes. The two parties disagreed on saying that $660,000 of the $3 million “The bottom-line for this district is the state’s “School to Work proposed everything from the size of the surplus was in an inter-fund, an accounting the quality of education which it affords code” which contains such “poor ele- to the effects of spending it completely. mechanism, which inflates the level of its students,” she stated. “We need to ments” as “annotated diplomas for spe- Even when a decade actually begins the surplus and, as Township Manager review all issues presented to the board cial needs children, career indoctrina- and ends was debated. Thomas E. Atkins pointed out, will be from all angles and sides to make the tion beginning in the elementary At the Council’s agenda meeting, retired at the start of next year. best decisions for the future of our chil- schools...and comprehensive student Democratic Mayor Geri M. Samuel al- “But it’s there now,” Councilman SCIENCE FUN School One Elementary in Scotch Plains held its annual dren and our community.” tracking.” Science Fair on March 12. Over 100 students participated in this popular event. lowed Republican Councilmen Will- McClintock retorted. “Let’s use it.” He Mr. Saridaki, who seeks re-election “A second issue of importance is the then joined Mr. Marks in stating their Pictured with their exhibit, entitled “Magic Writing,” are: Alana Batts, left, and iam J. McClintock, Jr. and Martin to his second term on the board, stated, gradual elimination of nationally- Sarah Yi. Both are second-grade students in Jill Slivinski’s class at School One. Marks a chance to expound on their belief that the surplus invariably regen- “My desire is to move in the direction of erates itself to a higher level than origi- normed standardized tests,” she con- own proposal for financing this year’s improvement for all students academi- tinued. “At the present time, there are budget appropriations with a “zero tax nally anticipated. cally; more accountability within the Noting that he was in the midst of no standardized tests until third grade increase.” district, both financially and educa- and none after seventh grade.” The discussion got off to a tense start formulating his ninth budget in his Dean Oil Site Applicants tenure on the Council, Councilman tionally; and better communication on She called the present state tests “un- when Councilman Marks reminded the all issues with the community, includ- Mayor that last month, when the bud- McClintock said many of the pres- proven and ambiguous.” get had first been presented at the March sures of this year’s budget will likely ing potential changes that are in discus- “A third issue is the elimination of To Return Before Board 23 Council meeting, she had ruled not be there next year, pointing to such sion and/or preliminary planning stages. academic leveling at the high school...,” Councilman McClintock and him out things as milder winters resulting in “A positive direction would be more said Ms. Manduca. “We need to keep CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 of order for attempting to discuss it. less plowing, the one-time cost related recognition that our schools belong to and enhance our current programs rather site plan for the property to elected the problem and the council’s Public When Democratic Councilman to the Labor Day 1998 storm and the residents of our community, that our than ‘teaching to the middle.’” officials and others in attendance at Works Committee judged it to be a Tarquin Bromley wearily told the GOP smaller increases in pensions, health community is intelligent, and therefore “We must ensure that greater num- the meeting. safety hazard, Mr. Estis explained. members that, “if you’ve got something insurance and other payments. decisions that impact the quality and/or bers of our students excel in school,” The plan includes a 75-foot by He said such problems caused by tree to say, then say it,” Councilman Marks The Democrats’ response to these cost of education should be made only said Mrs. Simpson, a board member with a maximum of public input,” he 130-foot all purpose field surrounded roots along county roads would be said the Democrats on the Council were points was, essentially, how do you since 1992. “Our success will be mea- by a walkway, with landscaped areas addressed by the county. “not in a strong position to be preaching know? Mayor Samuel said it was too continued. sured in achieving and exceeding state risky to base budget and tax decisions A five-time board president, Dr. curriculum content standards. The new and 17 parking spaces. Several areas The second ordinance adds hospi- ethics.” outside the main field have been left tals and child care centers to the list Mayor Samuel interrupted Council- on assumptions based on previous ex- Sheldon emphasized the following as state tests...have posed some problems man Marks by urging everyone to “get perience. Councilman Bromley likened the number one priority for the board: for our children. We must examine our in reserve in the event the Fanwood of places from which sexually-ori- off our high ethical horses.” the GOP approach to taking one’s fam- “recruiting, mentoring and providing present practices and find ways to help Recreation Department wants to es- ented businesses must be at least Referring to last year’s election cam- ily on an extended vacation today in the opportunities to develop the profes- them improve.” tablish fitness stations in the park in 1,000 feet away. paign, Councilman Marks pointedly hope of making a higher salary later. sional skills of outstanding new teach- She indicated the board should focus the future, Councilwoman Schurtz Such businesses are already pro- told Mayor Samuel that “you (the Demo- “Discounting the $660,000 figure ers to fill replacement and new on “appropriate professional develop- said. hibited from operating within 1,000 from the surplus total, then taking away positions....This has to take priority over ment without sacrificing precious in- The park plan calls for “low- feet of residences, houses of worship, another $540,000 which represents the all other needs, for the quality of the structional time;” address the needs of maintenance” trees and shrubbery, schools, playgrounds or resort areas. Fanwood Post Office six points would then reduce it (the teaching is the backbone of the educa- school facilities; and effect a change in including ornamental grasses, Officials passed a resolution ask- Changes Box Locations resulting surplus) to slightly more than tional system.” its relationship with the Scotch Plains- along with various sized benches ing New Jersey legislators to support $1.8 million. “This level”, she claimed, Dr. Sheldon also pointed to facili- Fanwood Education Association that and Victorian light fixtures, she several bills dealing with what has “would threaten the Township’s AA ties’ improvement, revision of curricula supports the professionals while “ac- explained. According to Mrs. commonly become known as the The Fanwood Post Office has an- bond rating at a time when Scotch Plains and appropriate professional develop- Schurtz, the committee hopes the “Y2K problem.” nounced location changes for two of its knowledging the fiscal realities of our is planning several new bond issues.” ment to better prepare for the 21st cen- community.” all-purpose field can be used for With the approach of the new mil- area collection boxes. Mr. McClintock said he would be activities ranging from picnics to lennium, there has been concern that The blue mail collection box, located comfortable with $1.8 million in black concerts, poetry readings and other computer software or chips may not at 241 Coriell Avenue at the corner of ink on the township’s books and ex- Martine Avenue, will soon be removed cultural programs. work properly because they are un- pressed his belief that at least some of Officials and committee members able to correctly process the year from service. the surplus would be regenerated. Forum Focuses on Issues The nearest collection box to the In a brief exchange, the Mayor and envision the pocket park as comple- 2000. Coriell Avenue location is 120 South Councilman Marks debated the exact mentary to the Patricia M. Kuran Companion bills S-1421 and A- Martine Avenue. start of the present decade after she From Contracts to Leveling Cultural Arts Center, formerly known 2511 would exempt a public entity In addition, due to safety issues rebuffed Republican claims that the as the Carriage House, located di- from liability in a civil action for brought before Postal officials, the box six-point tax increase being proposed CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 rectly opposite on Watson Road. property damage or personal injury in front of the Post Office at 275 South was the biggest in Scotch Plains in this garding board funding for extracur- tory reading at the high school level; The historic building has long been resulting from, or caused directly or Avenue will be relocated to Municipal decade. ricular activities, the slate supported vocal opposition to the Union County home to the Philathalians theater indirectly by, “the failure of com- Lot No. 1 at the rear of properties on the “In 1990,” the Mayor said, “the in- providing students with opportuni- Magnet High School for Science, group and has been tapped by the puter hardware or software or any west side of Martine Avenue between crease was eight points.” ties to explore different areas of in- Mathematics and Technology that borough for further cultural arts pro- device containing a computer pro- LaGrande and South Avenues. Councilman Marks said the decade terest. drew support from other districts, grams such as the recently inaugu- cessor to accurately or properly rec- The new schedule for pickup at the of the 1990s runs from 1991 through Several candidates expressed the and a personal “sense of activism.” rated Poetry Reading Series. ognize, calculate, display, sort or oth- municipal lot box is 9 a.m. Monday 2000, while the Mayor put the decade’s need to see a detailed proposal, in- Mr. Gillet took a different approach, The pocket park proposal sparked erwise process dates or times.” through Saturday. start a year earlier. cluding such information as the num- focusing on the “group effort” he sees a controversy last year, with some Two other Assembly bills, A-2592 ber of students who would be in- as characterizing board activities. residents arguing that all or part of and A-3303, would permit munici- volved; what students would get out “It’s hard to define where some- the grant money should be used to palities and counties to adopt special Recreation Departments Set of the experience; equipment needed, thing starts,” he stated. “How it’s refurbish existing parks. Some also emergency appropriations to cover and a principal’s evaluation of the effected is what counts.” believed the Watson Road site – mea- Y2K computer expenses. These costs proposal. A question about the effectiveness suring slightly less than an acre — could also be spread out over a five- Three Vacation Adventures From the audience, Golden Agers of “Chicago Math” from a parent should be left in reserve for ratables year period to avoid significant prop- SCOTCH PLAINS — New Provi- The group will visit Winterthur with Club President Jeanette Rotella asked, from Evergreen Elementary School or other purposes. erty tax increases. dence, Mountainside and Scotch Plains lunch at the famous DuPont Hotel. Cost “Is there not one among you who will drew the liveliest response. Councilwoman Schurtz said a va- Finally, Bill A-2477 would pro- Departments of Recreation have com- per person will be $260 for single room, say ‘I promise not to raise the budget Replies ranged from “It’s not right, riety of development proposals for vide for a “supplemental appro- bined to offer three vacation trips. $215 for a double, $190 for a triple and above what it is for two years?” and it’s not working” from Ms. the site had been considered over the priation of $10 million to the Divi- During the weekend of July 17 and $170 for quads. “I’d commit to keeping it as low as McNamara, to “It helps (students) years, among them senior housing sion of Local Government Services July 18, there will be a tour of Brandywine Tour highlights for the Niagara Falls possible,” stated Ms. Manduca, who learn to think” from Mrs. Simpson, and supplemental commuter park- in the Department of Community Valley. Tour highlights will include en- and Toronto, from August 19 to 22, will noted, “there’s probably some money who acknowledged that the math- ing, but that the property was ulti- Affairs to fund a year 2000 munici- trance to the Brandywine River Mu- include viewing falls illuminated, a ride mately found not to be a “viable spot” pal grant program.” The bill would seum, Longwood Gardens, with dinner squirreled away.” ematics program can be “confusing on the “Maid of the Mist” and exploring and intimidating to parents.” for any of these options. enable municipal governments to in the Terrace Restaurant including a the towns of Niagara and Toronto and “I don’t think it’s possible to main- concert. Deluxe overnight accommoda- three night’s accommodations with some tain at the present level with in- Scotch Plains resident Debbie She said that in addition to reha- apply for grants of up to $50,000 to tions and a continental breakfast will be breakfasts and dinners included. creased enrollment and the need for Grafox asked Dr. Sheldon to explain bilitating the Watson Road site, which address potential problems related included. A $100 deposit person will be re- expanding facilities and hiring new how the district evaluates the success had become blighted in recent years, to Y2K. quired upon reservation. The cost per teachers,” said Dr. Sheldon. of a new program that has been intro- the pocket park project would correct A resolution was also approved Fanwood TV-35 person is $605 for a single accommoda- Mr. Bratti called it a “mistake” to duced into the curriculum. He admit- a drainage problem on Watson Road opposing legislation which would tion, $465 for double, $425 for triple and ask candidates who have not served ted such evaluation is a “weak area” without dipping into municipal funds, amend the New Jersey Employer- Weekly Schedule $390 for quads. on the board to comment, as “we for the district. and the borough would retain pos- Employee Relations Act to pro- Thursday, April 15, 8:00 P.M. The Williamsburg trip is scheduled don’t have as much of a sense of the Mary Kaiserman of Scotch Plains session of the land. hibit a public employer, such as a Fanwood Council Meeting of for Thursday through Sunday, October budget” as the incumbents. expressed concern about the discrep- The governing body will hold a town, from implementing the last, April 8, 1999 14 to 17, with two days in Williamsburg, Virginia, including guided tours of Cart- Karen Torpey of Scotch Plains ancy in leveling (grouping by aca- special meeting on Monday, May 3, best offer during contract negotia- Saturday, April 17, 7:00 P.M. ers Grove Plantation, Berkeley Planta- asked incumbents to identify their demic ability) between Park and at 7 p.m. in the Council Chambers tions. Fanwood, 100 Years of Gold tion, and the Fredericksburg Battlefield. personal initiatives on the board. Mr. Terrill Middle Schools. To date, Park for a public hearing and to present Members of the governing body Saturday, April 17, 8:00 P.M. There will be accommodations for three Saridaki pointed to an investigation levels sixth- and seventh-grade stu- the pocket park plan to residents of supported the New Jersey League of Freeholder’s Forum nights, including some dinners and break- into alternative health insurance op- dents in mathematics, and eighth- Fanwood. Municipalities’ position that A-179 fasts. Single occupancy is $635 per per- tions that precipitated a premium grade students in language arts. In a separate part of the meeting, and S-618 would give unions the Monday, April 19, 7:00 P.M. son with doubles prices at $480, $440 for two ordinances were unveiled amend- power to prolong negotiations in- Fanny Wood Day 1997 savings of nearly 15 percent; hiring Terrill levels students in both sub- triples, and $410 for quads. This trip will of a new auditing firm, and initial jects at every grade. ing the Borough Code. One of the definitely, which the league main- Wednesday, April 21, 7:00 P.M. also require a $100 deposit per person discussions on the school-to-work Parents’ past concerns about the decrees establishes a policy regard- tains would have a “devastating” ef- Three Seasons in The Sun - The upon registration. inequity of the system prompted the ing repairs to sidewalks damaged by fect on property taxes. flower gardens of Fanwood For further information or questions, mandate. please call (908) 322-6700. Mrs. Simpson listed more manda- administration to convene an evalu- borough trees, while the other ex- At the outset of the meeting, Mayor ation committee. pands on an existing ordinance re- Maryanne S. Connelly issued a reso- Mrs. Simpson revealed that a rec- lated to sexually-oriented businesses. lution in honor of the 25th anniver- ommendation had been received by According to Mr. Estis, the mu- sary of the Scotch Plains-Fanwood the board which called for leveling to nicipality would pay the cost of lift- UNICO, as well as several proclama- begin in mathematics in grade 7, and ing the sidewalk slab, trimming any tions. in language arts in grade 8. The same necessary tree sections and replacing One of the proclamations honored levels would be in place at both middle the slab if the Borough Engineer Travis Kipping on having recently schools. determined that the roots of a bor- become an Eagle Scout – the highest In response to another question, ough tree had raised the sidewalk rank bestowed by the Boy Scouts of both Mrs. McNamara and Mr. Bratti two or more inches. America. The others saluted April 11 acknowledged that they did not at- For sidewalks raised between one through April 17 as National Library tend board meetings to learn what and two inches by borough tree roots, Week; April 24 as Clean Community goes on there, but chose instead to the municipality would pick up the Day in Fanwood, and the month of watch them on television. tab once the engineer had identified April as National Poetry Month. Highland Swim Club ✹ ✹ Free Swim Lessons for Children ✹ ✹ Large Pool with Lap Lanes ✹ ✹ Separate Kiddie Pool ✹ ✹ Activities for Children ✹ ✹ Adult & Children’s Parties ✹ ✹ Undefeated Swim Team for 20 Years

FOR APPLICA TION AND INFO CALL OR WRITE : (908) 889-4804 PO Box 222, Fanwood 07023 CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK Page A-2 Thursday, April 15, 1999 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Ex-Councilman Named Mayor Samuel Asked Westfield BOE Grapples To Sewerage Authority To Replace Husband With Possible Changes

By KIMBERLY A. BROADWELL ries to both Mayor Robert F. Viglianti Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times and Councilmen, as opposed to the In HS Grading Policy MOUNTAINSIDE - Longtime unvouchered reimbursement system On New Committee Mountainside resident and former that was adopted the last year. By MICHELLE H. LePOIDEVIN He observed that the need for a Councilman Bart A. Barre was ap- Almost 400 residents recently By FRED ROSSI township resident, who called the Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times change in grading was due to the 10- pointed Tuesday night as signed the petition asking that the Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times chambers to say “the biting and WESTFIELD - It was a matter of point range of current grades being Mountainside Borough’s represen- ordinance be brought before the vot- SCOTCH PLAINS - Scotch Plains sniping on both sides is not accept- tative to the Rahway Valley Sewer- ers in the next election. plusses and minuses and true mean- too large. For example, the span of 80 Mayor Geri M. Samuel appointed a able.” ing of the letter “C” for the Westfield age Authority (RVSA). In other business, Mayor Viglianti committee on Tuesday night to ex- In other business, the council re- to 89 suggests that the grades are Mr. Barre, an attorney with his opened up discussion to the council amine the processes and questions School Board on Tuesday night as comparable when they are not. An- ceived recommendations on possible board members struggled with the own practice in Mountainside, was as to the possible merging of the involved in directly electing the roadway work for this year. They other impetus was that students who the borough’s recipient of the Mabel borough’s Board of Adjustment and mayor of Scotch Plains. include Washington Avenue, configuration of the high school’s were receiving “C’s” in AP courses Young Good Neighbor Award on the Planning Board. The seven members of the panel Cliffwood Street/Shalom Way, grading policy. were not motivated to work to their December 1 of last year. According to the Mayor, small are former Mayors and Council mem- Kramer Manor Park’s parking lot, In January, Principal of Westfield fullest potential. He has served on the borough’s municipalities such as Mountainside bers Robert Johnston and Irene Rolling Peaks, Heather Lane, Forest High School, Dr. Robert G. Petix, A Social Studies and AP United Planning Board and Board of Ad- have had the option of combining the Schmidt; Mauro Checchio, Mary Jane Road (from Bartle to Grand), Cushing had reviewed a tentative grading States History Teacher, Karen Stark, justment as well as holding previous two boards, but the idea was origi- Bergen, John Appezzato, Walter Road, Aberdeen Road (from High- policy with the school board. reported that numbered grading sys- positions on the Board of Education nally rejected by both the Planning Chinoy and Dick Samuel, the Mayor’s lander to Sunnyfield), Coles Avenue such as Finance Chair and Vice Presi- Board and Board of Adjustment be- While grading is considered “flat” tems and a form of plusses without husband. (from Henry Street to Westfield in the high school, without a system dent. cause of workloads. Republican Councilman Martin Road), Birch Street, Fenimore Drive minuses were reviewed as possibili- Currently, he serves as a volunteer The Mayor indicated that with 90 Marks expressed his displeasure that of plusses or minuses, Dr. Petix pro- ties as far back as 1989. and Municipal Parking Lot No. 1 posed that the plus and minus system to mediate for the Alternative Dis- percent of Mountainside developed, the Council had not been advised or downtown. The argument regarding the weigh- pute Resolution Unit of the Division it might be a good time to “revisit the consulted about the panel, its make- In other matters, the council an- becomes part of the grading regimen ing of a “C” was the focal point of the of Consumer Affairs. idea.” He noted, as well as members up and its specific duties. nounced that the new municipal Trea- for all grades with the exception of discussion. Ms. Stark maintained that According to Borough Adminis- of council, that another meeting with Questioning the appointment of surer, William Polidore, took up his “A.” her “C” students were not motivated trator Gregory Bonin, the RVSA will the Chairmen of both boards would the Mayor’s husband, Mr. Marks told new post this week. He also resolved that Honors and vote on the acceptance of be a good idea to get their input on the to achieve “A’s” or “B’s” because they Mrs. Samuel that, while Mr. Samuel Mayor Samuel proclaimed April Advanced Placement (AP) students thought they were doing above aver- Mountainside as a full member of the possibility. is “a good man who cares about the as Barbershop Harmony Month, and who achieve a “C” would not have age as a “C” student in an AP course. Authority at this evening’s, Thurs- Both the Mayor and Council stated town,” the panel’s recommendations the Rahway Valley Jerseyaires Chap- day, April 15, monthly RVSA meet- that the merging would be a sound that grade weighed. If a “C” was “If you can’t maintain an ‘A’ or ‘B’ “could have a direct impact on your ter of the Society for the Preservation received, it was suggested that the ing. financial decision for the borough, tenure as Mayor.” and Encouragement of Barber Shop in the course, you should think twice Mr. Bonin also reported that the citing an estimated $40,000 which Calling the appointment a “con- student reevaluate their performance about being there,” she said. Quartet Singing in America per- and consider being dropped from the membership cost the borough would be saved in processing and flict of interest,” Councilman Marks formed for the council. Dr. Petix added that if a student is $307,000. monies paid to another board secre- asked the Mayor to appoint someone The Mayor also issued a proclama- Honors and Advanced Placement earning a C in an AP course, “The Other member municipalities to tary as well as an additional attorney else to the committee. tion encouraging residents to respond courses. kid just doesn’t belong there to begin the Authority include, Scotch Plains, as is the case with two boards. “I don’t have a problem with (Mr. generously to the Scotch Plains and Dr. Petix researched the grading with.” Westfield, Cranford, Garwood, In other business, the council voted Samuel’s) political affiliation, but Fanwood Knights of Columbus fund- policies of 12 high schools through- Board Member Annmarie Puleio Woodbridge, Rahway, Clark, to accept the shared services of a tax with his marital affiliation,” Coun- raising drive on Friday through Sun- out New Jersey and went as far as said that she struggled with a student Springfield, Kenilworth and Roselle collector with the Town of Westfield. cilman Marks said. day, April 23 to 25. Minnesota. He later chose three dif- Park. The change will be effective as of being penalized for doing more work But Township Attorney Andrew Lastly, the Mayor proclaimed the ferent grading systems which were In other business, discussion re- May 1. in an AP course but not keeping up. Baron said the Mayor has the right to week of April 18 to 24 as Organ and submitted to the school board for garding the petition from residents Finally, the Mayor announced that appoint anyone she wishes. Tissue Donation Awareness Week. Board Member Eileen Satkin added who oppose the ordinance which a public hearing concerning the 1999 The recent public discord among consideration. that although a student knows the Separately, the council approved a The original grading policy had would give the Mayor and council municipal budget will be held on Council members brought a plea from resolution calling on the State Legis- rigorous expectations when signing members salaries was postponed. Tuesday, April 20, at 8 p.m. The Township Democratic Chairman lature to secure funding that would given an “A” to a student who re- up for AP courses, she would “hate to The ordinance passed in a four-to- introduction of the $7.3 million bud- Walter Boright, who called on the enable towns to acquire thermal-im- ceived between a 90 and 100; a “B” see that student who takes the risk (of one vote back in February, gave sala- get was first introduced in March. five members “to work together.” aging cameras with heat-seeking for a grade between 80 and 89; a “C” taking the course) being penalized.” Watching the council meetings on technology, which would allow for a mark between 70 and 79; a “D” Board Member Arlene Gardner television, he said, “has been” a dis- firefighters to see through dense for a grade between 65 and 69; and an revealed that she felt the grading appointment. The tenor of the com- smoke. “F” for marks between a 0 and 64. Artist Gallery of Gifts ments (among members of the coun- policy was too much of a focus in- The council’s next meeting, dur- Honors and AP students would be stead of the needs of the student who cil) are not appropriate for this com- ing which the 1999 budget will be given an “A” or “B” for their aca- munity.” is struggling to earn and “A” or “B” Spring Show discussed, will be held on Tuesday, demic efforts. His comments were echoed by a April 27. in an AP course. Superintendent of Schools Dr. Dr. Petix revealed that he has re- Friday, April 16 – Noon to 4 pm & 7 to 10 pm William J. Foley revealed that he did viewed literature which is now con- not anticipate a definite change in Saturday, April 17 – 10 to 5 pm sidering the “C” grade to be below the grading policy for the coming average. year, but did welcome open discus- “It’s cultural,” he stated regarding Hand-painted Glass • Photography • Dried & Silk Arrangements sion on the topic. the current definition of the grade. • Original Watercolors • Wearable Fabric Art & Accessories • Candles • Wrought Iron & Cement Garden Gifts • Tromp DéOil Painted Furnishings Sir Puffs Café FREE 43 Elm Street Original Watercolor Raffle to benefit Westfield Children’s Specialized Hospital Cigar 317-5900 The best way to predict the future 603 Clark Street, Westfield • 654-3614 is to invent it. Free Cigar up to $6.00 with this ad just for visiting our shop ( 1 per person. Offer Expires 5/1/99) A Major “Westfield” Dance-Party-Benefit Friday, May 7th 7pm to 12am

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By KIM KINTER the arrangement has shaped up. commented that he believes that the the arrangement, he still considers Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Under the 10-year agreement, $12,500 amount is “pretty much the agreement to be a “work in MOUNTAINSIDE - It has been Mountainside sends its approximate right.” He said the per pupil cost for progress.” two years since the local regional 200 high school students to Gover- Berkeley Heights kindergarten- “I would say that we’re thrilled to high school system broke up, forcing nor Livingston High School. eighth grade students is $10,218 and be in one of the best high schools in Mountainside residents to decide Mountainside pays for the busing that costs are higher on the high the state,” he commented in an inter- where to send their students to school. of the students and pays a yearly school level. view with The Westfield Leader. Mountainside, which has only a tuition of $12,500 a student to Berke- If the per pupil costs are off - either “We are still looking for a good kindergarten through eighth grade ley Heights. Mountainside has one too high or too low - the affected merge between the two communities system, has no high school within its representative, Frank Geiger, on the school district will have a grace pe- — I’m not saying we’re not on the borough. It had been paying tuition Berkeley Heights school board who riod to make up the difference, Mr. same wavelength. We just want to for years to send its students to the has a vote and gets involved in issues Van Tassel explained. make sure all our freshman classes regional high school in Berkeley affecting the high school. Besides tuition, there are other is- are in the same place.” Heights, set up by the state in the The representation of one person sues with which the two districts are Mr. Geiger said other areas he has SHOW PLANNERS Members of the Garden Club of Westfield met recently 1930s to serve students without a is based on a state formula calculated trying to iron out. concerns about may be viewed by to discuss plans for their upcoming standard placement holiday flower show, to school in their town. by the number of students Gerard Schaller, superintendent of some as “minor educationally,” but be held on Thursday, May 6. Tickets are $7 and are available at The Flower But when that regional system dis- Mountainside sends to Berkeley Mountainside’s kindergarten-8th they are subjects he wants to address. Basket, 103 Prospect Street, and Lancaster Hallmark Ltd., 76 Elm Street, in solved two years ago and the Berke- Heights. grade system, said he views the agree- One area, for instance, is in the Westfield. Pictured, left to right, are: Irene llaria, Jody Melloan, Ruth Paul, Eva ley Heights school, Governor The tuition is based on Berkeley ment with Berkeley Heights as a “very high school sports schedule. Wiley and Theo Dean. Livingston High School, came under Heights officials’ best estimate of positive” experience. Mountainside, for example, sends the jurisdiction of the Berkeley how much it costs to educate each Mr. Schaller said there have been eighth grade girls to Governor Heights Board of Education, high school pupil. Although no one open lines of communication between Livingston who have played field Local Rescue Squad to Hold Mountainside residents had to de- was certain the amount was correct both superintendents and the Gover- hockey in the Mountainside middle cide what to do. when it was set two years ago, nor Livingston principal since he school, but there is no high school Although the borough residents Mountainside agreed to pay it until began as superintendent 16 months field hockey team. Free CPR Course in May were wooed by various local high an exact figure became known. ago. Another area Mr. Geiger wants to school administrators who were more The figure was a significant de- But he admitted that there are discuss is music. Mountainside stu- WESTFIELD — The Westfield Vol- the Westfield Volunteer Rescue Squad. than happy to accept tuition from an crease from the $16,700 “rough edges” that both sides need to dents are able to use and play string unteer Rescue Squad will conduct vari- “We felt that it would be appropriate to extra 200 students, Mountainside Mountainside had been shelling out work out. The “rough edges” he re- instruments, while strings are not ous free CPR (Cardiopulmonary Re- show our appreciation of that generous opted to continue to send their stu- in tuition to the regional high school. fers to mainly are the continuing part of the music curriculum in Ber- suscitation) classes throughout the week support by offering free CPR classes to dents to the Berkeley Heights school. That rate was based on the review of both the Mountainside and keley Heights. While there is an or- of May 16 through May 22. the public during National Emergency At the time, Mountainside did not community’s ability to pay, rather Berkeley Heights kindergarten chestra at the high school, the major- A sign-up for these classes will be Medical Services Week, May 16 through know what to expect of the new than the actual cost per student. through 8th grade curriculum to make ity of the students play brass and held during the annual “Spring Fling” May 22.” woodwind instruments. event in downtown Westfield on Sun- The classes will be held at the group’s arrangement. After all, the Berkeley As the agreement between the two sure that they “are on an equal par” day, April 18, at the group’s ambulance headquarters at 335 Watterson Street in Heights Board of Education had not districts enters its third year, that and that all students are equally pre- “We are making progress,” he said. display and recruiting table. Westfield. Parking will be available run its own high school before and $12,500 amount may change. Au- pared for the high school. He added that with the hiring of a The classes will be held from 7 to 10 across the street from the building in the neither Berkeley Heights nor dited figures from the state are ex- Dr. Schaller said that meetings new superintendent in Berkeley p.m. and will include instruction on Watterson Street parking lot. Mountainside knew what might lie pected in May that will give school occur regularly between both sides to Heights he expects to see even more either adult or pediatric basic life sup- Instructors for the American Heart ahead. officials an exact amount of the yearly talk about student preparation. progress being made toward the syn- port. Association will teach all classes. But with two years under their cost to educate a Berkeley Heights Besides meetings between both chronization of both districts (see Participants completing the course For further information, please call belt, administrators and board mem- high school pupil. school districts, Dr. Schaller said it related story, Page B-13.) will receive a certificate of comple- (908) 233-2500. Class size is limited. bers from both communities are in a William Van Tassel, administrator has been helpful having a represen- Mountainside also has a fairly new tion from the American Heart Asso- The Westfield Volunteer Rescue better position to take a look at how for the Berkeley Heights school board, tative from Mountainside on the Ber- superintendent. ciation. Squad provides emergency medical ser- keley Heights Board of Education “With a new superintendent in “Each year the people and businesses vice to the town of Westfield. It is who deals with issues just affecting Berkeley Heights, we will go a long of Westfield are extremely generous staffed entirely by volunteers and is Westfield Day Care Center the high school. way to making progress,” he said. with their donations to our annual fund supported entirely by tax deductible Mr. Geiger, who is also a “Two newCONTINUED superintendents ON PAGE A-8 cooperat- drive,” stated Reid Edles, President of contributions. Mountainside Board of Education Seeks Donations For Sale member, has been very active the last WESTFIELD – The Westfield Day Fund. The center’s tuition is based year with the Berkeley Heights board. Care Center Auxiliary is seeking on a sliding scale that allows one- Mr. Geiger has a student at Governor donations for its Spring Clothing, half of the families to receive some Livingston High School. Book and Toy Sale on Friday, May 7. scholarship funding. 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Goldberger CANDIDATE National Newspaper Association National Newspaper Association One Popcorn, Poor • Two Popcorns, Fair • Three Popcorns, Good • Four Popcorns, Excellent Westfield Area Chamber of Commerce Scotch Plains Business & Professional Association Color plays an important role in 3 popcorns ing in the projects, whimsically played Periodicals – Postage Paid at Westfield, New Jersey Periodicals – Postage Paid at Scotch Plains, New Jersey Want to find a theater where The by Gloria Foster) who assured him that the wardrobe of today’s political can- P.O. Box 250 • 50 Elm Street P. O. Box 368 • 1906 Bartle Avenue Matrix is showing? Simply follow this there did exist a special someone who didates. Dark blue suits with red ties Westfield, N.J. 07091 Scotch Plains, N.J. 07076 post-punk couple right to the marquee: could lead humanity out of bondage. seem to be the current choice of They wear their hair short and slick, Presumably, Neo is “The One,” if you politicians. Tele: (908) 232-4407 • E-mail: [email protected] • Web: www.goleader.com • Fax: (908) 232-0473 either black or blonde. In sync with the catch the tale’s messianic drift. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the offices of the newspapers at flick they’re about to imbibe, both are In fact, the brothers Wachowski are This color combination apparently P. O. Box 250, Westfield, New Jersey 07091 featuring the Prada look, monochromatic fond of religious reference. They throw a projects an aura of stability and wis- black to match their compact-sized BMW. bunch of spiritual allusions in the hop- dom. While the importance of color PUBLISHED EVERY THURSDAY BY WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. Her patent leather gear has the wet per, like numbered ping-pong balls at a in a candidate’s dress may appear to look, while his duds are subdued leather. Bingo game. Then they pull them out as be new, color has played a strategic Horace R. Corbin Paul J. Peyton And of course, just in case we still don’t it suits them, in no particular order. They PUBLISHER Gail S. Corbin MANAGING EDITOR know that these moviegoers are way have a lot of fun with it, and so will role in the political process over the Suzette F. Stalker GENERAL MANAGER David B. Corbin cool, both are wearing dark sunglasses. filmgoers, as long as they don’t ascribe millenniums. ASSISTANT EDITOR SPORTS They are making a pilgrimage. any real importance to the theological For example, during the Roman Whether or not you really care to tag mumbo-jumbo. Joanna B. Marsh Michelle H. LePoidevin Karen M. Hinds along will depend on your fascination for Empire, a candidate for office wore a MARKETING DIRECTOR The acting in this live-action comic ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT OFFICE MANAGER the outlandish. In that respect, this eye- book saga matches the textures of the white toga to signify the purity of his SUBSCRIPTION PRICE popping outrage from the Brothers story with notable acuity. Mr. Reeves, as motives. The Romans called the white One-year subscription in county – $20 • Out-of-county – $24 • One-year college (September to May) – $16 Wachowski (Andy and Larry) certainly the ordinary guy, is winningly credible as toga a “candidus,” which in Latin pushes the envelope. he morphs through the looking glass and means “white.” The English word, Granted, much of it is gobbledygook. evolves into the film’s Ninja warrior. “candidate,” came from this custom But it is unusually consistent gobbledy- Quietly rooting for his success is Car- Much More Needs to Be Done to Increase gook. And often entertaining if you allow rie-Ann Moss as dangerously fetching of wearing the symbolic white toga. yourself to get swept up in its world. Trinity, a member of Morpheus’ band of Fortunately, candidates cannot rely In the not-so-distant future, machines revolutionaries and a martial arts expert on the color of their clothing alone. Participation of Voters in School Elections have taken over our civilization, enslav- extraordinaire. In a story almost entirely They must also demonstrate “can- ing all but a small band of very hip, bereft of romantic inclinations, Trinity is computer wiz revolutionaries. the film’s curiously subtle nod to sexual dor” (frankness) by being “candid” There are many blooming flowers, but few voters who million in Westfield and $39.4 million in Scotch Plains- Rebuffing their covert activities at the tension. (straightforward), words that are pop up in the spring. This is typical for the annual school Fanwood. It’s the largest part of our local taxes (about behest of mechanical powers with super- The Matrix features a homecoming derived from “candidus.” board elections, which take place this Tuesday, April 20, human powers, just for starters, they can agglomeration of all the special effects In the final analysis, however, a two-thirds). At minimum, polling hours should be ex- dodge bullets. from 2 to 9 p.m. and many of the science fiction concepts candidate must be suitably attired if tended to get a better “grasp” of what the general public Okay, so the freedom fighters make a introduced during the last two decades. In our second annual School Board Election Preview, feels about the school budgets and candidates. fashion statement. And the techno-babble For all its convolutions, beneath the he wants to gain maximum public we have included previews of the school races in the This newspaper took some criticism just this week for tends to run at the mouth. But like a metallic-slick exterior and heart-thump- approval. Westfield, Scotch Plains-Fanwood and Mountainside a “survey” we did of residents in Scotch Plains over a larcenous salesman with a great gift of ing, rap-music murkiness, The Matrix is school districts. We also have included information on proposed six-point municipal tax increase. The reader gab, The Matrix has its silver-tongued conventional science fiction. There is Deadlines the school tax levies that voters will be asked to decide. moments. nothing less than world domination at said he thought our story included too few residents to Fast-paced and chock-full of cease- A commentary on school taxes and the impact on prop- give a true picture of where residents stand on the issue. the crux of its plot. And when it comes General News - Friday 4pm less battles for survival, with a plethora down to basics like the villain, always Weekend Sports - Monday 12pm erty taxes appears on B-1 of today’s newspaper to help Well, we feel that school board elections generate far too of kung-fu fighting thrown in for good the indispensable ingredient of success- Classifieds - Tuesday 2pm you judge matters. small voter input. measure, this is the ultimate roller-coaster ful sci-fi, the Wachowskis deliver in the If a budget is turned down, the spending plan must be Two-thirds of our property taxes are consumed to pay ride. And it winds its way through Para- finest tradition of the genre. How To Reach Us turned over to the elected town government for its scru- for the school system. This is the only portion of our tax noia-land in a hail of bullets the likes of Hugo Weaving as the condescending tiny. This happened in Westfield and Scotch Plains- which you haven’t seen since Rambo. Agent Smith, bent on extracting the com- E-Mail - [email protected] bill that goes before voters. We believe a bigger “survey” What could be more frightening than Fanwood in 1994. We don’t expect that this will happen of property owners is needed. puter code of the underground’s grand Phone - (908) 232-4407 the notion that we don’t really exist — at kahuna, Zion, from the Nebuchadnezzar Mail-PO Box 250, Westfield 07091 this year, though. The Governor’s Property Tax Commission has recom- least not the way we think? A full under- crew, does Ming The Merciless proud. The biggest race this year is for the two Scotch Plains seats mended that the election be moved to November with the standing of The Matrix’s plot would You see this movie not for its story as PO Box 368, Scotch Plains 07076 on the Scotch Plains-Fanwood board where five candidates General Election in order to increase voter participation. require a master’s in VCR program- much as for its new age presentation — In Person - 50 Elm St., Westfield are seeking election, with two people battling for the Fanwood We agree with this recommendation. ming. But here’s a layman’s understand- as a boldly pretentious example of its 1906 Bartle Avenue, Scotch Plains seat. Four candidates seek three seats on the Westfield board. ing, which should prove obscure and times. For when it gets down to cases, In terms of the tradition of little interest in school board gruesome enough: Attached to cables Submittal Formats That’s a far cry from the 1995 race when nine candidates even The Matrix’s highfalutin immer- elections, we will take a little responsibility for that. To and hoses and living in pod-like struc- sion into the questions of reality seems sought four seats (one of which was an unexpired term) on make amends, we are increasing our coverage for all tures, we are in reality relegated to a Photos - B/W and Color derivative. After all, wasn’t there an No Panoramic or Polaroid the Westfield board. Three candidates are running for two elections in the coming months and years ahead. This semi-hibernating state, cultivated as a earlier science fiction writer who said open seats on the Mountainside board. week, the newspaper has been mailed to all residences in mere energy source for the machines that something like, “To be or not to be, that Typed, not handwritten Traditionally, school board elections, draw a very low Westfield, Mountainside, Fanwood and Scotch Plains. turned on (and then subjugated) us in the is the question?” Upper and lower case voter turnout. Last year, a change began with the takeover late 20th century. Need name & daytime phone Governors, Senators and Congressmen comment in this Our last act of civility was to scorch * * * * * of these elections by the County Clerk, who works with addition in Section B. See the election results for the the ozone layer, depleting the supply of The Matrix, rated R, is a Warner For our complete editorial policies the local municipal clerks’ offices. All voters are now region on the Internet at www.goleader.com as they solar power. The payback is that now Brothers release directed by Andy and Larry Wachowski and stars Keanu request a copy of our Policy Guide mailed a sample ballot form. become available immediately after closing of the polls at we’re the batteries in the flashlight, the and pocket “How To” Guide pigs in the pen. Reeves, Laurence Fishburne and Carrie- Last year, Westfield school election voter turnout was 9 p.m. on Tuesday, April 20. Ann Moss. Running time: 136 minutes. 12 percent. Please note, there was no race in the town in Readers are always invited to contact this newspaper Virtual reality is the new opiate of the 1998. But, of course, there was, as always, a school tax people. To ensure our complacence, com- on their thoughts on how The Leader and The Times can puter software programs pumped into levy on the ballot. In Scotch Plains-Fanwood, voter improve its coverage. our brains have us believing everything turnout in the township was 15 percent, with 16 percent All we are asking is that more people get involved in the is hunky-dory in 1999, supposedly the Full Service Brokers, Online Brokers coming out in the borough. school budgeting and election processes. Let’s make our pinnacle of our civilization before every- Although many voters may not realize it, they are schools better, help our kids and maximize our resources. thing went kablooey. Fact is, it’s more How Do They Compare? allowed to vote in school board elections and on the It’s the only way our communities can advance to the next like 2199. school budget. You don’t have to have kids in the system Keanu Reeves as Thomas Anderson, level. Our schools are good now, but we must get better. the perfectly unlikely hero of the tale, By EUGENE REISS to vote for candidates or to cast ballots for or against the We congratulate those candidates who have come questions this horribly pathetic reality Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times school tax levy. Everyone shares in paying the cost. And forward this year, both incumbents and challengers. after he discovers that it is indeed reality. About 45 years ago I entered the world opened an account, placed an order, sent just because senior citizens or non-parents show up at the Serving on a school board is not an easy task, especially A mild-mannered computer programmer of investments with the purchase of three a check and 10 days later you received polls doesn’t mean they are going to turn thumbs down on during budget time when reams of numbers are thrown at by day and a mind-altering, software- shares of Food Fair Stores at $45 per your stock certificate. the budget. board members. From implementing curriculum changes pushing hacker by night, in Cyberspace share. I was working after school as a Today selecting a financial firm re- One thing we continue to find interesting is that his sobriquet is Neo. part-time cashier and it seemed that this quires you to understand the characteris- to setting long-term facilities improvement priorities, Through his on-line alter ego, he is company was on the move. tics of the firm and how it fits with your unusual hours are selected for the polls (2 p.m. to 9 p.m.). school board membership can often be a thankless job. contacted for enlistment by Morpheus, Within six months the stock was trad- investment style. Why don’t the polls open up at 7 a.m. like the General But, for those who serve, knowing that they have had an captain of the renegade ship ing at $90 and my interest in the market Stock brokerage houses generally fall Election? In fact, why aren’t the school board elections impact on our childrens’ future is rewarding enough Nebuchadnezzar. Morpheus, played with intensified. Starting an investment pro- into three broad categories with a good part of the general elections? Don’t we want everyone to without the hoopla generally associated with holding forceful fantasy by Laurence Fishburne, gram back then seemed simple. You deal of overlap: full service, discount and vote? Is this because we are trying to save a few extra public office. consulted an oracle (a black woman liv- called one of the major brokerage houses, online. pennies? Full service brokerage houses such as We wish all candidates the best of luck this Tuesday. Prudential Securities, Morgan Stanley We are talking about proposed tax levies of $46.5 And to our readers we say, “Don’t Forget to Vote!” Dean Witter, and Paine Webber offer a full range of services. Although they Residents Give Support Letters to the Editor serve all classes of investors, they cater to the affluent and businesses. Letters to the Editor Of School Budget Jerry Rabadeau, Senior Vice Presi- We would like to encourage Former Scotch Plains Mayor Angered dent, Prudential Securities in Westfield Scotch Plains Resident Feels Survey, Westfielders to support the 1999-2000 said, “The full service brokerage indus- School Budget on Tuesday, April 20. By Times Article; Public Comment try has moved to asset allocation and The Board of Education has worked hard portfolio management as a key premise Article On Tax Hike To Be Misleading to present a budget that is ever-mindful Some things never cease to amaze Westfield because we are a blue-collar as opposed to trading individual stocks and bonds.” I believe that the story on the front of the taxpayers, yet enables this town to me. I picked up The Times of Scotch town. Why would I say that? Where is simply random interviews with a few continue its rich tradition of offering a Asset allocation, as I described in last page of the April 8 issue, “Times Survey passers-by. Plains-Fanwood this past week and all the industry? I certainly don’t see month’s article, deals with the percent of Reveals Scotch Plains Citizens Are An- quality education for its children. read a few fascinating paragraphs of any. Ours is a bedroom community; I In addition, I don’t recall stories about The board has managed to keep the your portfolio that is committed to fixed gry Over Council’s Proposed Six-Point similar surveys taken when the previ- fiction right on the front page. have said this many times. The majority and equity investments. The full service Municipal Tax Hike,” was both mislead- budget increase less than the anticipated A mysterious person, who would of our residents work outside the com- ously all-Republican council increased enrollment growth and below the state brokerage industry has developed asset ing and biased. taxes. I seem to remember that my taxes rather not give his or her name — munity. management programs that are a key part Only deep in the story do we learn that imposed cap. In fact, the increase is went up last year, and the year before, below the rate of inflation. And the need makes you wonder why — spoke to As for our downtown, I am very of the asset allocation strategy. the “survey” was in fact your reporter and the year before. reporter Fred Rossi about a conversa- proud of it. I started a Long Range and Generally participation in asset man- stopping a few people on the street. A for this small increase is obvious – more Dr. Victor S. Sloan students and more state mandates. tion he supposedly had with me. I don’t a Short Range Downtown Committee agement programs requires a minimum survey should be statistically designed to Scotch Plains know who he spoke to, but it wasn’t me. in 1993. A lot has evolved from those investment of $50,000 to $100,000. In reflect the population as a whole, not Please vote “yes” for this year’s School Budget. It is an efficient and wise invest- At least, I never said what he attributed two committees. The founders of the lieu of commissions an annual fee is ment for the future. The polls will be to me. Of course, I don’t know if I ever Scotch Plains Business and Professional charged which can range from 2.25 per- Scotch Plains Meridians Give Thanks open from 2 to 9 p.m. spoke with him, since I don’t know who Association had been on one of those cent to 3.0 percent of the value of the he is. committees. portfolio. To High School Administrators, Staff Christine Mr. Anonymous claimed I said The Township Council and the busi- The asset manager or financial con- and Brian Foley Scotch Plains wasn’t doing as much for ness community have done an outstand- sultant is given the authority to invest Many residents are not aware that the sure in the 1999 event which was one of Westfield the downtown as Cranford and ing job working together. Our holiday and trade securities on your behalf. Peri- Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School staff the best! decorations are among the best in the odic reviews are held with you on a has provided an intergenerational pro- The Scotch Plains Meridians want to quarterly or monthly basis to keep you gram for many, many years. I want to area. The township looks good, and thank the principal of the high school, Westfield PTA Encourages Support continues to improve, thanks to the abreast of the portfolio’s performance. write on behalf of the seniors their plea- David Heisey, and the rest of the staff Since the managers compensation is involved - teachers, cafeteria workers, Of Annual School Budget; Urges Vote efforts of many dedicated people. tied to the annual fee there is an incentive and the bus drivers who all worked so I can’t help wondering if Mr. Anony- for the manager to grow your portfolio. NJSBA Says Teachers hard to provide an enjoyable experience mous has given any of his time to the Recently they have also offered programs Once again Westfield voters will be excellence, the budget presents tight community, or just his mouth. Can Serve on BOEs for all. called upon to make an important deci- fiscal responsibility to the taxpayers which are a combination of asset man- The food served and the care and at- Joan Papen agement and trading. Editor’s Note: The following letter sion on April 20. The annual school with an increase less than the antici- tention of the students showed how much Scotch Plains CONTINUED ON PAGE B-12 was sent to former Scotch Plains- budget election will be held from 2 to 9 pated enrollment growth. effort went into planning this event. p.m. on that date. In fact, this budget reflects a per Fanwood Board of Education President We especially want to note the very and current school board candidate Dr. talented young people who were in the As presidents of the Parent-Teacher student reduction in administrative Donald E. Sheldon, in response to his cast of For Me and My Girl and who organizations throughout our town, we costs. inquiry regarding the New Jersey School performed some of the play for us. urge you to become informed and to While being fiscally responsible, this Boards Association policy on teachers We are looking forward to future events vote “yes” for the school budget. This budget presents students with the edu- serving on school boards. that will again enable the younger gen- decision is of utmost importance to the cational advantages we have all come Dr. Sheldon said a candidate’s release eration to interact with the “youthful,” continued success of our school dis- to expect. The emphasis is on texts, in The Times last week questioned whether active senior population in town. trict. teachers, and technology. The budget a teacher or former teacher can serve as Laura Negele, Secretary This year’s budget is remarkable in initiatives also include provisions for a school board member. Dr. Sheldon is a its reflection of our town’s values. With- the new State Core Content Curriculum former teacher and administrator in the Meridians Scotch Plains out sacrificing programs or educational Standards. Scotch Plains-Fanwood School District. We support this well conceived bud- * * * * * get and hope you will also. Please re- I am responding to your inquiry yester- Scotch Plains Golden Agers Commend member to vote on April 20. day (April 8) concerning New Jersey Denise Ricci School Boards Association policy on Senior Day Event Held st High School President teachers serving on local boards of edu- Westfield Parent Teacher Council cation. Editor’s Note: The following letter group of students! We loved it. And was sent to Scotch Plains-Fanwood High finally, it was back to the library for a No statute or regulation exists to pro- * * * * * hibit a teacher from serving on his local School Principal David Heisey with a delicious lunch prepared by the cafeteria board of education, as long as he is not copy sent to the Scotch Plains-Fanwood staff. Editor’s Note: This Letter to the employed by the board. Times. Our student “mentors” could not have Editor was also signed by Eileen Moreover, the New Jersey School * * * * * been more helpful and kind. Passananti, Sheri Cognetti; Cyndi Boards Association has no policy oppos- You have done it again! Senior Day at We hope they enjoyed the day as much Cockren; Lucille Davy; Debbie Solan; ing a teacher, or other school employee, the high school was a delightful experi- as we did. Many thanks to you, Mr. ence and everyone had a wonderful time. Marty Zervas; Anne Riegel; Sue Dilzell; from serving on a local board of educa- Heisey, and to the teachers and students Sara Braun; Karen Geltzeiler; Linda tion when the individual is not employed We were greeted by our charming who did so much preparation. All in all, “mentors” who served us coffee and it was a wonderful day! Boyle; Debbie Tiedrich; Jane by the local school district. cake. Then it was music (Golden Old- Fietkiewicz; Joann McGrath; and Frank Belluscio, 3rd ies), prizes, bingo and fun. Later we Celeste Krowicki Karin Engel, who represent the par- Director of Public Information watched a part of the drama club’s offer- Scotch Plains ent-teacher organizations in each of N. J. School Boards Association ing Me and My Girl. What a talented Golden Agers Westfield’s nine schools. CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood Thursday, April 15, 1999 Page A-5 Three Candidates Battle For Two School Board BOARD OF EDUCATION BIOGRAPHIES Seats in Mountainside Arlene Gardner Genevieve Weber

By KIMBERLY A. BROADWELL serve on the Strategic Planning Commit- Candidate: Westfield Board of riculum Committee. Candidate: Westfield Board of pany in Tokyo. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times tee. Mr. Perrin stated that the committee’s Education. Platform Education. goal was to put together a “published Family Life As the Board of Education election Professional Background The candidate supports profes- Professional Background campaign draws to a close in plan” on how the school system would The Weber family has lived in Mountainside, Borough residents must “develop its students to become respon- Westfield Board of Education can- sional development for teachers, not- Westfield Board of Education can- Westfield for over 27 years. The decide what three candidates will fill the sible and independent citizens and pro- didate Arlene L. Gardner is Director ing that a state mandate goes into didate Genevieve Weber, of candidate’s brother is a junior at vide them with the highest quality educa- two seats available on the board this of the New Jersey Center effect this January that will Barchester Way, is employed as a Westfield High School, while her spring. tion.” for Law-Related Education, require educators to receive sales planner for Lucent Technolo- Out of this process, Mr. Perrin cur- sister graduated from the These two seats are currently filled by a non-profit agency at Se- 100 hours of professional gies, and is responsible for Patricia Knodel, a 26-year veteran board rently sits on one of the five Action Plan high school last June and is member, and by John Perrin, a profes- committees, whose job it is to find ways ton Hall University aimed training every five years. the Asia Pacific and China now a freshman at Villanova sional architect who was appointed last to implement the strategic plan. As a at providing professional The candidate supports regions of the company’s University in Pennsylvania. summer after the resignation of Linda member of the Curriculum Assessment development in civics and accountability measures to Data Networking Systems. Committee, Mr. Perrin said that the group Platform Schneider. Mrs. Schneider had served on law. ensure that all students Education the board for 18 years. is focusing on not just meeting the New Education learn. Accountability stan- The candidate decided to Both board incumbents are seeking Jersey Department of Education stan- A product of the West- seek office to give back to dards for core content, but to exceed The candidate earned a dards, more commonly re- reelection along with challenger Peter F. field Public School System, the community. Miss We- Goggi. those expectations. Bachelor of Arts Degree ferred to as bench marks, Miss Weber graduated from Residents will also be asked to vote on Mr. Perrin says that he is also focusing from Rutgers University in are evident in the elemen- ber is interested in being on how the district is planning to use Westfield High School in involved with the board as the school board’s proposed $7.66 mil- New Brunswick, and a Juris Doctor tary schools now in the Westfield 1994 and from Georgetown lion school tax levy which will go to- technology within the school. He indi- Degree from Georgetown University school system for the Language Arts the district advances its technology wards supporting a total spending plan cated that he was happy to see the com- University in Washington D.C. in curriculum. She hopes to ensure that of $8.8 million. Based on a school tax puter clusters, a group of five networked in Washington, D.C. curriculum. She views bench marks 1998 with a Bachelor of Science computers and a printer, were now in- Family Life as a means of ensuring that all West- the district prepares its students for rate of $1.64, the owner of a home as- Degree in Japanese and International what she described as the “changing sessed at $155,000, the average in the cluded in all kindergarten to grade 8 Ms. Gardner, a resident of Carleton field public school children receive Business. borough, would pay $2,542 to support classes at Deerfield. Road, has lived in Westfield for the the same level of skills they will global standards that require re- the local school system. He concluded that as an Architect and In 1996, she was the recipient of a sources such as technology to be a Professional Planner, he “brings a plan- past 14 years. She is married to Ed- need for the future. one-year scholarship from the Japa- As a 36-year resident of Mountainside On the issue of increased student integrated into the curriculum.” and a mother of eight children, all of ning capability to the board when look- ward Israelow, and the couple have nese Ministry of Education to study ing at a building (Deerfield) that is cur- two children, who attend Edison In- enrollment, Ms. Gardner believes that a She volunteers as a Regional Co- whom graduated from the district’s lone at Nanzan University in Nagoya, ordinator for Youth for Understand- school, rently busting at the seems.” termediate and Westfield High better use of the space at Westfield High Japan. Miss Weber also received a Deerfield El- Mr. Goggi is a 10-year resident of the Schools. School could produce the availability of ing (YFU) International Exchange, ementary, Mrs. Borough. He and his wife, Carol, have a 1998 Nambu Foundation summer an organization that sponsors inter- son who will enter Kindergarten in the Experience another four or five classrooms. grant to intern at K. Mikimoto Com- Knodel stated First elected to the Westfield school Ms. Gardner favors a review and national exchange students in the that her record fall. pany Ltd., a well-known pearl com- United States and abroad. “reflects initia- The candidate said he feels that he board in 1996, Ms. Gardner serves as revision of the district’s social studies, tive, foresight could help the board with achieving its Chairwoman of the Policies Com- science and computer technology pro- and dedica- mission. mittee and is a member of the Cur- grams over the next three years. tion.” Mr. Goggi said that “one of the most She also important steps the board has taken was William T. Wallace to involve all stakeholders in the devel- noted that her Candidate: Westfield Board of family which included 16 children, platform is to opment of the Strategic Plan. As a par- Annmarie Puleio “provide excel- ticipant and believer in this strategic Education. and has resided in town for 10 years. planning process, I will challenge the Candidate: Westfield Board of tend Wilson Elementary School, Patricia Knodel* lence in educa- Professional Background Platform tion at a price board to be pro- Education. where Ms. Puleio served on the Par- Westfield Board of Edu- The candidate is run- active in imple- the taxpayers can afford.” Mrs. Knodel Professional Background ent-Teacher Association Executive cation candidate William T. ning for the board due to says to do this the district needs to sup- mentation of this plan.” Annmarie Puleio is a former ad- Board. Ms. Puleio and her family are Wallace is employed as a his interest in seeing that port excellent teachers and reasonable residents of Kimball Turn. class size of a maximum 25 students per The candidate ministrator in the office of Vice President with those projects approved class. stated that the the Vice President for Aca- Platform Chapdelaine & Company, a through an $11.7 million She added that “these have always goals of the plan demic Affairs at William As Chairwoman of the firm which acts as a broker bond referendum ap- been at the top of my priority list.” can be achieved for brokers for the Wall proved by voters last De- with an “appro- Paterson College in Wayne. board’s Long Range Plan- Mrs. Knodel noted her accomplish- Street community. cember come to fruition. ments such as proposing the closing of priate spending She was also an adjunct at ning Committee, the candi- Beechwood Elementary School in 1981 level.” He stated the University of Medicine date said she is a strong Education Mr. Wallace served on and leasing it to a private school in order that his 20 years and Dentistry of New Jer- supporter of the district’s The candidate received an the Citizens Advisory to avoid costly updating that would have of business man- sey in Newark. Strategic Plan. In this re- undergraduate degree from Committee on Capital been required by the state when a school agement and Brooklyn College in 1976 and his Projects, which supported the bond marketing expe- Peter F. Goggi gard, she was also a mem- is not used for educational purposes for Education Master of Business Administration following a close study of those more than three years. rience with a major corporation as well The candidate is an hon- ber of the district’s Strate- She stated that she was also instru- as his many hours of volunteer work gic Planning Council. Degree in International Finance from projects proposed for funding. give him “unique” skills to bring to the ors program graduate of William Long Island University in 1978. The candidate said he comes from mental in the 1997 resolution altering Paterson College, with a bachelor’s The candidate supports finding the administrative structure and estab- board. technology that enhances the teach- Family Life a family that stressed the value of a lishing the position of Chief School Ad- Mr. Goggi said he wants to “foster the degree in psychology. She attended Mr. Wallace and his wife, good education. He supports the in- development of the total student” by ing process. She also wants to work ministrator. Mrs. Knodel concluded that the college on a full, four-year aca- BethAnn, have two daughters who creased allocation of budget funds she advocated de-regionalization and encouraging academics and extra-cur- demic scholarship. on solutions to the district’s increased worked with fellow board members and ricular activities. enrollment problems. attend McKinley Elementary School. for computer technology as well the the Borough Council during that pro- Mr. Groggi states that his primary goal Family Life The candidate was raised in a large World Language curriculum. cess. is to “provide the best preparation for its The candidate is married to Dr. Mrs. Knodel noted that she served as students, which is an educational envi- Joseph S. Sinisi, a Roselle Park den- chairwoman of the committee to get out ronment of which every Mountainside tist. The couple’s two children at- School Board Election: Tuesday, April 20, from 2-9 p.m. the vote and as a member of the negation resident can be proud of.” committee. She concluded that her platform is No Photograph Available Election Results on the Internet: based on the “challenges of the new Of John Perrin* www.goleader.com millennium” which include implement- *Incumbent ing the Strategic Plan and the new core PK OPEN HOUSE curriculum required by the state, to im- prove scores of students on state tests, to For The Best in integrate technology into the curricula and to work cooperatively with Berkeley Dance Education Tuesday, May 4 • 8:30 am Heights school officials in their new Dance Education send-receive relationship for students attending Governor Livingston High School. Westfield School of Dance As a Mountainside resident for the last 23 years, Mr. Perrin and his wife, Elizabeth, have three children. The old- est daughter, Tess, is in the fifth grade SerSerServing Mountainside, ScotcScotc, h PlainsPlainsh ,,, and attends Deerfield while Gwendolyn is a third grader. The youngest, Isabelle, FFFanwanwanwood, & WWood, estfestfestfield Since 1991 attends pre-school. Mr. Perrin stated that he started at- tending Board of Education meetings Call and becoming a regular voice, as a con- cerned parent, five years ago during the board’s discussion of the new math cur- riculum. 908/789-3011 More recently, Mr. Perrin was one of the 30 community members appointed to For Class Schedules

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Dr. Cathleen M. McBurney and Nicholas C. Saros Miss Samantha Hagman and Philip Sempier, Jr. Dr. Cathleen McBurney Miss Samantha Hagman MR. AND MRS. MICHAEL PUSHKO To Marry Nicholas Saros (She is the former Miss Kellie Kiefer) To Wed Philip Sempier, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Richard R. Hagman Her fiancé graduated from Mr. and Mrs. John Francis administration from Rutgers Uni- of Springfield, formerly of Westfield, Chatham Township High School in McBurney, Jr. of Pawtucket, Rhode versity. Miss Kellie Kiefer have announced the engagement of 1987. He is currently a student at the Island, have announced the engage- The couple will be married next their daughter, Miss Samantha Newark campus of Rutgers Univer- ment of their daughter, Dr. Cathleen month. Hagman, to Philip J. Sempier, Jr. of sity, where he is a marketing major, Mary McBurney of Easton, Massa- Chatham Township. He is the son of and is employed by Mack-Cali in chusetts, to Nicholas Constantine Weds Michael Pushko Mrs. Yvette Sempier of Chatham and Cranford as a financial analyst. Saros of Ramsey. He is the son of Chad Thompson Miss Kellie Kiefer, the daughter of The matron of honor and bridal Mr. and Mrs. Philip J. Sempier of A wedding is planned for October Mr. and Mrs. Gus Peter Saros of Mr. and Mrs. Donald Kiefer of Union, attendants wore full-length, plum Chester. of 2000. Scotch Plains. was married on Saturday, October chiffon gowns, while the flower girls A 1991 Westfield High School Born to Dembiecs 24, to Michael Pushko. He is the son wore full-length, white satin gowns The couple’s engagement was Mr. and Mrs. Walter “J. R.” graduate, the bride-elect was awarded announced during a holiday cel- of Mr. and Mrs. John Pushko of adorned with tiny rosebuds. a Bachelor of Science Degree in Child Dembiec, Jr. of Westfield have an- Westfield. John Pushko of Westfield was the ebration at the Ramsey Municipal nounced the birth of their son, Chad Development from West Virginia Jonathan Michael Building. The future bridegroom The afternoon nuptials took place best man. Serving as ushers were University in Morgantown, West Vir- Thompson Dembiec, on Friday, April at the Connecticut Farms Presbyte- Todd Harris of Silver Lake, Califor- is the Borough Administrator of 2, at 2:55 p.m. at Overlook Hospital ginia, in 1995. Is Welcomed By Ramsey. rian Church in Union, with the Rev- nia, Greg Taranto of Westfield, and She earned a Master of Education in Summit. erend Dr. Patricia Briegs officiating. Jesse Boyers of Harrisonburg, Vir- Dr. McBurney is a graduate of The mother is the former Miss Degree from Seton Hall University New York University. She received A reception was held at the Gallop- ginia. The ring bearers were Joseph in South Orange in 1997, and is McGill Family Gillean Ferguson of Westfield. ing Hill Inn in Union. Civello and Ryan Civello of Brick. Ann and Jeffrey L. McGill of her medical degree from the Univer- Chad weighed 8 pounds and 10 employed as the Preschool Child Escorted down the aisle by her The bride is a graduate of Union Care Director at the Summit YMCA. Dubuque, Iowa have announced the sity of New England College of Os- ounces and measured 20½ inches in birth of their son, Jonathan Michael teopathic Medicine in Biddeford, father, the bride wore an Eve of Mi- High School and Trenton State Col- length at birth. lady gown of white silk organza with lege, as well as the Widener Univer- McGill, on Monday, March 29, at Maine. She is a family physician He joins his sister, Olivia, 2½. 12:39 p.m. at Mercy Hospital in with Bridgewater Goddard Park delicate lace overlay and tiny pearl sity School of Law in Delaware. She Chad’s maternal grandparents are clusters adorning the bodice. She is employed as an attorney by the law Dubuque. Medical Associates in Raynham, Pamelyn Bush of Milford and Gerald carried a full bouquet and cascade of Daughter, Paige, Jonathan weighed 7 pounds and Massachusetts. firm of Edwin C. Eastwood, Jr. in Ferguson of Scotch Plains, both for- exotic flowers. North Bergen. 12 ounces and measured 22 inches in A graduate of Scotch Plains- merly of Westfield. Serving as the matron of honor The bridegroom graduated from Born to Koleks length at birth. Fanwood High School, Mr. Saros His paternal grandparents are was Mrs. Debbie Comeau of Westfield High School and James Keith and Kristen Kolek of received his undergraduate degree Walter and Karen Dembiec of Hilton He joins his sister, Kylie June, 5, Bordentown. The bridal attendants Madison University, along with the Westfield have announced the birth and his brother, Matthew William, 3. from Kean University in Union, and Head Island, South Carolina, for- included Mrs. Michelle Bartolomei University of Mississippi School of of their daughter, Paige Ford Kolek, holds a master’s degree in public merly of Westfield. Jonathan’s maternal grandparents of Madison, Wisconsin; Ms. Tracey Law. He is employed as an attorney on Thursday, March 25, at St. are Mr. and Mrs. William Lindley of Maguire of Delran, and Ms. Tracy with the law firm of Hehl and Hehl Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Cen- Wahoo, Nebraska. Pushko of Seattle, Washington. Miss in Union. ter in Paterson. His paternal grandparents are Mr. Melissa Siesputowski of Somerset A rehearsal party was hosted by Paige weighed 9 pounds and 3 and Mrs. Charles L. McGill of was a junior bridesmaid. 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Dominick Bratti Ava McNamara Morris H. Gillet Peter F. Goggi Candidate: Scotch Plains seat on Family Life Candidate: Scotch Plains seat on three grown sons who were all edu- Candidate: Mountainside Board Candidate: Scotch Plains seat on Scotch Plains-Fanwood Board of Edu- The candidate and her husband of 11 the Scotch Plains-Fanwood Board of cated in the Scotch Plains-Fanwood of Education. Scotch Plains-Fanwood Board of cation. years, Paul, have three Education. schools. The candidate is a 30-year Professional Education. Professional Background sons, ages from 2 to 7. The Professional Back- resident of the township. Background Professional Ava McNamara founded two older youngsters at- ground Platform Peter F. Goggi has been employed Background Paralegal Services in 1991, a tend McGinn and Brunner Morris H. Gillet is the Looking for a third, three- by the Lipton Company for over 20 Scotch Plains-Fanwood Board of company providing legal ser- Elementary Schools, re- owner of Essel Paint and year term on the board, the years. He is currently Director of Tea Education candidate Dominick Bratti vices to numerous law firms and spectively. The candidate’s Wallpaper Company of Val- candidate believes additional Buying and is President of the Royal is a Principal in the Roseland-based sole practitioners throughout parents operated Garry’s, a ley Mall in Gillette, which he requirements in science, math- Estates Tea Company, a division of law firm of Grotta, Glassman & Central and Northern New Jer- newspaper/stationery busi- bought after retiring as ematics, language arts, for- Lipton. Hoffman, P.A. The firm focuses its sey. ness in Westfield, for 25 owner/manager of Standard eign language, music, and art Education practice on labor and employment Prior to that, the candidate years. Nipple Works, Inc. in will necessitate adjustments The candidate law. served as an internal auditor for Mrs. McNamara is a Garwood. to the way the district has done Lincoln Federal Savings and graduated from Education member of the Parent Education things in the past. the State Univer- The candidate graduated cum laude Poilfly Savings & Loan. Teacher Association, the Learning Dis- The candidate holds a Bachelor of He noted that all these Education abilities Association and the Interna- changes will have to be accomplished sity of New York in 1984 from Arts Degree in Biology from Lafayette at Cortland in Rutgers Uni- Mrs. McNamara earned an under- tional Dyslexia Association, along with College in Easton, Pennsylvania. with minimal alterations to the length graduate degree from Rutgers Univer- the Jewish Community Center of Cen- of the school day, and within an afford- 1978 with a versity in New Family Life Bachelor of Sci- Brunswick sity in 1981, majoring in political sci- tral New Jersey. Mr. Gillet and his wife, Karen, have able school property tax on residents. ence with a minor in accounting. Upon Platform ence Degree in with a Bach- Chemistry and a elor of Arts De- graduation, she attended the Upsala A resident in the McGinn Elemen- College (East Orange) Paralegal Stud- tary School area, the candidate hopes to minor in Music gree in Politi- Jessica D. Simpson Performance. He cal Science and ies Program and the Seton Hall School bring “fiscal scrutiny” and “restraint” of Law in Newark. to the board through her legal and fi- received a Master of Business Ad- English. The lifelong Scotch Plains resident nancial background. Mrs. McNamara Candidate: Fanwood seat on the Simpson, a systems coordinator with ministration Degree in Marketing Mr. Bratti re- attended Coles Elementary and Terrill said she would look for “maximum Scotch Plains-Fanwood Board of Edu- the Social Security Administration and with a Certificate in International ceived a Juris Middle Schools, and is a 1977 graduate efficiency” without loss of essential cation. a coach in the Fanwood Youth Baseball Business from Seton Hall University Doctor Degree in 1987 from the Se- of Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School. services. Professional Association. in South Orange in 1989. ton Hall University School of Law in Background The couple have two children, a son Family Life Newark. He was ranked fourth in a Edward J. Saridaki, Jr. Jessica D. Simpson has been em- who is a freshman at Scotch Plains- Mr. Goggi and his wife, Carol, class of 337. ployed as a claims representative with Fanwood High School and a daughter have a son who will be attending Family Life the Social Security Administration for who is a junior at the University of Candidate: Scotch Plains seat on kindergarten at Deerfield Elemen- An Aberdeen Road resident near ated in 1981, and a Bachelor of Science the past 25 years. Iowa. tary School in the fall. The candidate Coles Elementary School, Mr. Bratti the Scotch Plains-Fanwood Board of Degree in Accounting, which he received Education Platform Education. from University College of Rutgers Uni- is a 10-year resident of the borough. has lived in Scotch Plains for seven The candidate has a First appointed to the Scotch Platform years. Professional Background versity in Newark in 1988. Both degrees Bachelor of Arts Degree Plains-Fanwood Board of Educa- Edward J. Saridaki, Jr. is a Corporate were conferred with honors. If elected, the candidate said he in Sociology and tion in 1992, Mrs. Simpson wants would foster the development of the Financial and Network Control- Family Life Women’s Studies from to continue to improve the educa- ler for Enslow Publishers, Inc. A 23-year resident of the tion offered to students in the dis- “total student” by encouraging aca- Richmond College demics, as well as character-build- Dr. Donald Sheldon of Springfield, a publisher of township, the candidate (now the College of trict, while setting the highest ex- non-fiction library books for and his wife of 24 years, Staten Island), City pectations for students, staff and ing and extra-curricular achieve- Candidate: Scotch Plains seat on children and young adults. Debbie, have two children University of New York. administrators. ment. Keeping in mind the the Scotch Plains-Fanwood Board of He also has experience as a who attend Scotch Plains- She graduated with Seeking her third term after be- Mountainside taxpayer, the candi- corporate training, production Fanwood High School and highest honors. ing elected in 1993 and 1996, Mrs. date supports selecting the best “value Education. and retail store manager, as a Professional Background Park Middle School. Family Life Simpson serves as Chairwoman of choices” in curriculum, personnel marketing director, and as con- Platform the Policy Committee. She has also and facilities. Dr. Donald E. Sheldon was em- troller for a post secondary pro- The candidate moved to Fanwood The candidate, who was from Brooklyn in 1985, picking the been Board Delegate to the New Jersey He also vows to challenge the Board ployed for 25 years as the Director of prietary technical training school. Guidance and elected to the board in 1996, area for both its size and the fine repu- School Board Delegate Assembly, the of Education to be proactive in imple- Education said he will continue to re- tation of its school district. policy making body of the New Jersey mentation of the school district’s Stra- Director of Spe- The candidate attended Westfield cial Services for main open-minded and seek opinions The candidate is married to Henry J. School Boards Association, since 1994. tegic Plan. public schools, graduating from from others concerning school policy and the Scotch Westfield High School in 1971. issues. Mr. Saridaki also maintained that Patricia Knodel Plains-Fanwood He holds an Associate in Arts De- he is the only candidate to possess an Public Schools. gree with a business concentration from extensive financial and accounting man- Candidate: Mountainside Board of Platform Prior to that, he Union County College, where he gradu- agement background. was a school Education. The 26-year board incumbent be- Please see teacher. ProfessionalBackground: lieves the board needs to look Page A-9 Educational Victoria Manduca Patricia Knodel is a home- to reduce taxes along with Background maker. implementing the district’s for additional The candidate holds master’s and Education Strategic Plan and new state doctorate degrees from Columbia Candidate: Fanwood seat on Scotch Platform The candidate has a Bach- core curriculum standards, Board of Education University in New York. Plains-Fanwood Board of Edu- The candidate is running elor of Arts Degree in Biol- while improving students’ Platform cation. for the Fanwood seat on the ogy, Physical Science and state test scores and integrate Biographies Dr. Sheldon, who was a board Professional board to oppose the state’s Secondary Education from technology into the curricula. member for six years – the last five as Background School to Work Initiative Caldwell College in She believes a computer is a board President — prior to losing his Victoria Manduca is an Ac- and Core Curriculum Stan- Caldwell. great tool for teachers but that seat last April, believes children need count Manager with Viasoft, a dards, which she labels as Family Life they are “not an end in itself.” a strong foundation in basic skills as computer software firm. The can- “draconian programs.” She Mrs. Knodel is the widow of John well as in technology. He said the didate also teaches religious edu- believes it is “vitally impor- Patrick Knodel, who had been a teacher We’re Pleased To cation to seventh graders at St. tant that the Board of Edu- in the Union Public Schools and ad- district should also maintain high Bartholomew the Apostle Inter- cation take a strong stand standards for all students. junct faculty member at Union County Parochial School in Scotch Plains. and appropriate measures College. She is the mother of eight Introduce Educational against draconian pro- adult children, all of whom graduated Every Vote Counts! Background grams, and return our district to an em- from Deerfield Elementary School. 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CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK Page A-8 Thursday, April 15, 1999 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION AVERAGE TAXPAYER TO PAY $5,161 AGAIN IN ’99 Committee Prepares Deregionalized HS System Memorial Day Parade

Mountainside Property Tax Rate SCOTCH PLAINS — Parade Com- Working Well for Mtsd. mittee Chairman Joe Duff has an- nounced that plans are now underway CONTINUED FROM PAGE A-3 Expected to Stay Flat This Year for the 1999 Scotch Plains-Fanwood ing together to make the best high school Governor Livingston Principal Ben Memorial Day Parade, to be held on they can.” Johnson said that once Mountainside Monday, May 31. Gayll Fisher, Vice President of the students get to the high school no one By KIMBERLY A. BROADWELL had been paying last year. telephones. All civic, school and community or- Berkeley Heights Board of Education, differentiates them by where they reside. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times The Administrator said the borough According to recent reports which ganizations are invited to participate in described Mr. Geiger “as involved in “It is like two towns sending their The Mayor and Borough Council of is additionally picking up the tab for have appeared in The Westfield Leader the parade, which pays tribute to Ameri- every step of the way” on decisions that students to one high school. It is no Mountainside recently introduced gasoline costs incurred by both the and The Times of Scotch Plains- can military personnel from all wars affect the high school. She pointed out different,” he said. their $7.3 million municipal budget, Rescue Squad and the Fire Depart- Fanwood, the proposed Mountainside who made the ultimate sacrifice for that he has been involved in the search The principal said although the stu- which is expected to keep the overall ment. He observed that the borough school budget of $8,810,156 carries a their country. for a new superintendent and that his dents are important, he has been particu- property tax rate flat at $3.33 per pays less for gasoline by going di- school tax levy of $7,657,622. The theme for this year’s parade is comments were valued particularly be- larly pleased by what the improvements $100 of assessed value for borough rectly through the gasoline company Frances Tolley, the School Board “Take Pride in America.” Trophies will cause Mountainside had recently gone the Board of Education has approved through the same process. since it took over the high school - new residents. than it would if Mountainside was to Secretary, said local taxes account for be awarded to those entries which best The arrangement between the two dis- all-weather track, new football field, new According to Borough Administra- go through the county, where the mu- 87.1 percent of the school budget, depict this theme. tricts, she said, is nothing but a “win-win library. tor Gregory Bonin, the municipal por- nicipality would have to pay an addi- with the remainder coming from state Anyone interested in participating in situation for everybody - the school, the “Everybody seems to agree that the tion of the tax bill remains at 81 cents. tional tax. aid, tuition revenues, surplus and mis- the parade may call Carolyn Sorge of students.” Ms. Fisher has a daughter high school is important, no matter where This translates into a municipal tax Also noted was the current applica- cellaneous revenue. the Memorial Day Parade Committee attending the high school. you live,” he stated. bill of $810 for a house assessed at tion to the county regarding the 1999 When asked about the borough’s at the Scotch Plains Municipal Build- “From a practical stand-point, we have Mr. Geiger, of Mountainside, agreed, $100,000. Project Pocket Park Program. Accord- latest spending plan, Mayor Robert F. ing at (908) 322-6700, Extension No. more students so we are more able to do “The best part about this (arrangement) Mr. Bonin added that the county ing to Sue Winans, Recreation Direc- Viglianti stated, “I am very proud of 314. more things,” she said. is that the two districts and two boards of portion of the tax bill has not yet tor, the borough applied for a match- the budget. It not only kept the tax rate And, both the Berkeley Heights and education see lots of possibilities. We announced, but that it was expected to ing grant of $39,000 through this pro- flat, but it also increased services to Area ‘Y’ 60 & Better Set Mountainside students are anxious to are both looking forward to building up stay flat at 88 cents. The school tab gram. the borough residents. This year, we meet new students by the time they reach the high school. As far as Mountainside Plans Trip to Baltimore high school, she explained. is concerned, we are all behind that.” remains unchanged at $1.64. The grant is being sought to cover have opened the new community The 1999 spending plan represents the cost of resurfacing the tennis room, expanded recreational pro- WESTFIELD — The Westfield “Y” a $170,000 increase over last year’s courts, replacing the baseball field’s grams, have given more financial sup- has announced that it will sponsor an Girl Scout Council Seeks $7.2 million budget. Currently, there warning track and the fence along the port to the Rescue Squad, and have overnight trip for the “60 and Better is $3,606,608 within the borough’s ballfield’s right outfield, renovating improved a couple of roads.” Set” to Inner Harbor in Baltimore on revenues, leaving $3,775,181 to be the fitness trail and adding new county- Mountainside’s governing body will Thursday and Friday, June 17 and 18. Volunteers to Share Skills raised through taxes. supplied exercise stations. hold a public hearing on the budget on Highlights of the trip will include a According to Michelle Swisher, Fi- Mr. Bonin and Ms. Winans pointed Tuesday, April 20, at 8 p.m. visit to Longwood Gardens in Kennett WESTFIELD – The Washington and educational programs. nance Director for the borough, the out that because Children’s Special- Square, Pennsylvania, an afternoon visit Rock Girl Scout Council (WRGSC) is Volunteers are needed in Union average Mountainside house assess- ized Hospital also uses the fitness Best Friends To Hold to the Inner Harbor, an overnight stay in marking National Volunteers Week by County, particularly in Elizabeth, and ment equals $155,000, which trans- trail, the borough is providing $8,000 Baltimore, and a tour the following day inviting all adults to become volun- every effort will be made to place lates into a yearly tax of $5,161. in funding toward the project. The Pet Adoption Fest of Annapolis. teers or leaders in the scouting organi- people in their hometowns, the Mr. Bonin stressed that although additional $31,000 will be paid The price of the trip is $175 per zation. spokeswoman said. NORTH PLAINFIELD — Best person for a double room, $220 per the spending plan went up about through the borough’s Recreation Friends Pet Resorts and Salons will Volunteers will have an opportunity WRGSC has been serving commu- Trust Fund, which was a carry over person for a single room, and $160 per to share their life experiences and skills nities in Union, Middlesex and $170,000 for public services, the taxes host the “Find a New Best Friend” remained the same. He noted that there from when the Recreation Commis- person for a triple room. This will in- with young girls, and to influence their Somerset Counties for 42 years. Among Pet Adoption Fest on Saturday and clude transportation, the Longwood development, build their self-esteem the communities served by the Council is increased spending in the Recre- sion disbanded. Both the Administrator and Recre- Sunday, April 17 and 18. Gardens tour, dinner and overnight ac- and increase their knowledge of the are Westfield, Fanwood, Scotch Plains ation Department, as well as the Res- Seven animal rescue groups from commodations at the Best Western in world, according to WRGSC spokes- and Mountainside. cue Squad. ation Director maintained that tax- Baltimore, breakfast the following The Borough Administrator pointed payers will pay nothing for all of the across the region will help match fami- woman Debra Lampert-Rudman. For more information, please call lies with more than 175 pets through- morning, and a guided tour of Annapo- Many activities are planned for Girl WRGSC Membership Director Terrill out that the Recreation Department is improvements. lis. Lunch for both days must be self- providing more programs for all resi- According to the figures listed in out the weekend. The group will have Scouts in the area, including sporting Bonderoff at (908) 232-3236, Exten- between 50 and 60 dogs and cats on provided. events, overnight trips, and other fun sion No. 218. dents in the borough, including offer- the budget, Mountainside is expect- Westfield “Y” membership is not ings such as senior exercise and adult ing a surplus in 1999 of $1,600,000 site each day. Visitors will have an opportunity required for participation. Reserva- fitness classes, and an after school from such line items as licenses, per- tions are being accepted through Fri- SALE PENDING program for youth. mits, municipal court fines, parking to meet some of the many pets avail- able, and rescue organization repre- day, May 7. According to Recreation Supervi- meters, interest on investments and For more information, please call sor Frank Masella, new programs for interest and costs on taxes and assess- sentatives will be on hand to answer Karen F. Simon at (908) 233-2700, or the spring also include T’ai Chi classes ments. Last year, the borough’s sur- questions and help prospective adopt- visit the Westfield “Y” at 220 Clark and a morning aerobics class. plus equaled $1,500,000. ers complete applications. Street in Westfield to register. Mr. Bonin stated that the borough Also, the borough is putting Each rescue organization has its has allotted an extra $5,000 to the $870,000 in reserve for uncollected own policies, although most require a Lillian Corsi to Attend rescue squad, and has taken over the taxes, as opposed to the $804,000 screening interview before placing a day-to-day expenses of running the that was allotted for last year. pet, and most charge an adoption fee, Salvation Army Event The borough has also spent more in which covers medical and related care squad. More money is being allocated WESTFIELD — Lillian W. Corsi, to the squad for supplies, equipment, salaries for the 1999 budget, includ- expenses. Each adopter will receive a pet Director of Human Services for the and/or other items deemed necessary ing the addition of a part-time admin- Town of Westfield, has been invited by by the squad. istrative assistant, who also serves as “starter kit,” with information on car- the Salvation Army to attend its Na- Mr. Bonin explained that the bor- an Emergency Medical Technician for ing for a new pet, gift certificates val- tional Convention in Pasadena, Cali- ough now pays for the utilities, gas the Rescue Squad when needed; a ued at $100, good towards Best Friends fornia, on Wednesday, April 28. and insurance for the squad. He fur- full-time Recreation Supervisor, and services, and pet food provided by The In addition to being Director of Hu- ther noted that the municipality pays a part-time TV 35 Coordinator. Iams Company. man Services, Mrs. Corsi is also a MINT CONDITION RANCH $4,000 less a year for workers’ com- The borough has also increased The event will run from 10 a.m. Service Unit Secretary for The Salva- pensation insurance through the Joint spending for its employees by adding to 5 p.m. on Saturday and from 12 tion Army serving the towns of SCOTCH PLAINS – The feel of a Colonial and the spaciousness of a Insurance Fund than the rescue squad office supplies such as computers and to 4 p.m. on Sunday at the Best Ranch invite you into this charming Homestead area home. It boasts 5 Westfield, Mountainside and Garwood. Bedrooms and 2½ Baths with loads of closet space. A Living Room Friends Pet Resort, located at 815 The invitation was made in recogni- with fireplace and formal Dining Room along with a cherry Eat-in Kitchen Route 22, West, in North Plainfield, tion of Mrs. Corsi’s work on behalf of that opens to the Family Room, provide the perfect ambience for HAVE YOU DISCOVERED APRIL’S? across from the high school foot- The Salvation Army, particularly its entertaining. $359,900 ball field. holiday kettle campaign. Eighty per- COLDWELL BANKER RESIDENTIAL BROKERAGE From Home Cooking To Gourmet Dishes For information and directions, cent of the donations received during please call (888) FOR-PETS, or (908) this campaign remain in the service Westfield Office April’s Has it All! 822-9200. unit communities. 209 Central Avenue (908) 233-5555 Dine In or Take-Out KIMBERLEY A. 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CONTINUED FROM PAGE A-7 To Hold Luncheon on Saturday MOUNTAINSIDE — The Union Teacher of the Year at Westfield High Ciro A. Scalera John S. Perrin County Chapter of the National As- School in 1995. sociation of Negro Business and Pro- Tracy C. Aliche, a Westfield High Candidate: Berkeley Heights Candidate: Mountainside Board of fessional Women’s Clubs Inc. will School senior, will receive a scholar- Board of Education. Education. hold its 27th Annual Founder’s Day ship from the club. She is involved in Professional Background Professional Background Luncheon on Saturday, April 17, at multiple community activities and Ciro A. Scalera has been employed The candidate is a licensed architect 11:00 a.m. at L’Affaire on Route 22 clubs at the high school and also as the Executive Director of the New- in New Jersey, New York and Pennsyl- in Mountainside. teaches Sunday School. ark-based Association for Children of vania and a Design Principal with the Several individuals living or work- All are invited to attend the lun- New Jersey since 1983. Henderson Design Group in ing in Westfield are scheduled to cheon, which costs $40 per person. Education Somerville. receive awards from the club during To make reservations, please call The candidate holds a Bachelor of Education the luncheon. Dolores Graves, Award Committee Arts Degree in Political Science from Mr. Perrin studied architecture at Joan F. Harris, a Westfield resi- Chairwoman, at (908) 232-0219. Rutgers Univer- the University of California at Berke- dent, will be presented with the Pro- fessional Woman Award. A Westfield sity in Newark. ley where he earned his Bachelor’s PUBLIC NOTICE He received his Degree in Architecture with high hon- High School and Rutgers State Uni- Juris Doctor De- ors. versity graduate, she is currently BOROUGH OF FANWOOD employed as an academic counselor PLANNING BOARD gree from the San Family Life TALKING ON MINDOWASKIN...Members of the Friends of Mindowaskin Notice is hereby given that on April 28, Francisco Law The Foothill Way resident, who has with the university’s School of Man- 1999 at 8 P.M. in the Borough Hall of the Park in Westfield recently held a board meeting. Pictured, left to right, are: front Borough of Fanwood at 75 North Martine School in 1976, resided in the borough for 23 years, row, Karen Rea Marilyn Sheilds, Karyn Tate, Carol Molnar; second row, agement. Mrs. Harris is also a member of Avenue, Fanwood, New Jersey the Fanwood and his Master of was appointed to the board last Sep- Debbie Burslem, Nancy Priest, Mayor Thomas C. Jardim, David Williams and Planning Board will hold a public hearing to Business Admin- tember to fill a vacancy. The candidate Deirdre Gelinne. various professional organizations consider the appeal of Edward and Diane istration Degree and his wife, Elizabeth, have three and clubs, and has received multiple Dugan for use variance to erect a retaining from the Rutgers children, two of whom attend Deerfield awards for her contributions on be- wall and fence from the requirements of Elementary School. Friends of Mindowaskin half of education and the commu- Chapter 93 of the Code of the Borough of Graduate School of Management. Fanwood and from provision of subpara- Family Life Platform nity. graph 93-14C(2)(a) (fence in side yard on No information submitted. Mr. Perrin has been an outspoken Nathan Hollis, who will be recog- corner lot) at 86 Farley Avenue, Fanwood, Platform advocate for mathematics curriculum Meet With Mayor Jardim nized as the club’s Male Role Model, New Jersey also known as Block No. 53 Lot The Mountain Avenue resident, development. The candidate has ques- is a teacher at Westfield High School No. 24 on the Fanwood Tax Map. All interested persons may be present and seeking a third three-year term, is con- tioned how the district can select test- WESTFIELD – The Friends of cently approved $125,000 in the and resides in South Plainfield. A heard. cerned about the growing enrollment ing that better meets the needs of the Mindowaskin Park in Westfield re- town’s municipal budget to rebuild resource specialist for special educa- The file pertaining to this application is and the pressures it puts on the district’s students in preparation for cently held a board meeting with the overlook. tion in grades 9 through 12, he is also available for public inspection during normal township’s school facilities. Mr. New Jersey’s new state standardized Westfield Mayor Thomas C. Jardim The original architectural plans an adviser to the African American business hours from the Secretary of the tests. Board at the Administration Offices of the Scalera said the board’s goal is to stick at the home of Friends’ President from the 1930s have been found which Awareness Club at the high school. Borough of Fanwood at 75 North Martine with small class sizes and the district’s The candidate also says the board Nancy Priest. will serve as the design for the new In addition, Mr. Hollis is a school Avenue, Fanwood, New Jersey. varied program offerings. He serves needs to take a hard look at the position The Friends and Mr. Jardim dis- overlook, a Friends’ spokeswoman district representative for the Diver- Mr. and Mrs. Edward Dugan 86 Farley Avenue on the board’s Facilities Committee. of Vice Principal in charge of curricu- cussed many issues and projects per- noted. Other items discussed were sity 2000 Council, comprised of 54 He also believes the district needs to lum at Deerfield. Mr. Perrin said it Fanwood, New Jersey 07023 taining to the park. One item of school districts. He was named a 1 T – 4/15/99, The Times Fee: $24.48 chart out a vision for the new millen- must be determined whether this job the goose droppings problem and the nium. description is appropriate or whether a particular importance is the park’s no-feeding ordinance, the grass con- curriculum is needed. concrete overlook, which is literally dition due to water drainage prob- Mr. Perrin is a member of the falling apart. The Town Council re- lems, the planting, care, and mainte- Paul T. Beisser district’s Strategic Planning Research nance of trees, shrubs and flower Committee, which published the State Mabel Conner Named beds, the Park’s annual Party in the Candidate: Berkeley Heights of the School Report, as well the Stra- Park, as well as future symphony Board of Education. tegic Planning Counci President of Chapter U concerts in the park. Professional Background WESTFIELD — Mabel I. Conner “Mr. Jardim was very supportive Paul T. Beisser is employed as a real of Westfield was recently elected and helpful in addressing all of these estate consultant/appraiser, specializ- College Club Meeting President of Chapter U, P.E.O. (Phil- items,” said Ms. Priest. “We are a ing in commercial and industrial real To Feature Lecture anthropic Educational Organiza- non-for-profit volunteer organization estate. He is a Principal for the tion), at a meeting held in the home that works hard to insure that Chatham-based Value Research On Diet and Nutrition of the retiring President, Sara N. Mindowaskin Park is kept beautiful Group, LLC. and properly maintained.” Education SCOTCH PLAINS — The College Miller. Club of Fanwood-Scotch Plains will hold Other officers include Betty J. “Our success is dependent upon the The candidate is a 1983 graduate of cooperation and commitment given Bucknell University in Lewisburg, a presentation on diet and nutrition on Evans, Vice-President; Lois M. Monday, April 19, at 7:45 p.m. at the Patchett, Recording Secretary; Dor- by the town Mayor, Town Council, Pennsylvania. First United Methodist Church in Scotch Family Life othy L. Ryden, Corresponding Sec- Public Works Department, Recreation Plains. Commission, and the generous con- The candidate and his wife, Lollie, Registered dietitian Kristen Pray will retary; Barbara A. Gigon, Treasurer; have three children, ages 5 to 9. The host the program. Ms. Pray is a graduate Arlene W. Hogan, Chaplain, and tributions of the citizens of Westfield. older two attend the Thomas P. Hughes of Montclair State College and interned Juanita Olson, Chaplain. We couldn’t accomplish anything Elementary School, while the young- at the University of Medicine and Den- Mrs. Conner and Mrs. Olson were without them,” said Ms. Priest. est will enter kindergarten at the tistry of New Jersey. She has served for elected as delegates to the state P.E.O. three years as Head Dietitian at the Nurs- Hamilton Terrace Early Learning Cen- convention, to be held in May at the ter in September. ing and Rehab Center in Lakewood. Ms. Pray will answer questions from Doubletree Hotel in Somerset. Jane Platform M. Tyson, a former President of the A member of the board’s Facilities members and guests. The College Club is an organization of state chapter, installed the officers. Committee, Mr. Beisser and the com- women devoted to raising money for mittee are looking for ways to deal Chapter U met on April 7 at the college scholarships. Monthly programs home of Mrs. Patchett, when the with student population increases. 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459 North Avvvenueenueenue, East • WW, estfield • (908) 654-5228 CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK Page A-10 Thursday, April 15, 1999 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Elizabeth J. Svalesen, 86, Was Cook Anna Abruzzo, 95, Former Seamstress In School District for Many Years – Obituaries – For Many Companies in Newark Area Elizabeth J. Tyburski Svalesen, 86, Born in Wilmington, Delaware, Anna Abruzzo, 95, of Westfield Union in Newark. of Westfield died on Wednesday, April she had lived in Brooklyn before Steven J. Sussko, 80, Purchasing Agent died on Tuesday, April 6, in the Me- Surviving are three brothers, Wil- 7, at Overlook Hospital in Summit. moving to Westfield 30 years ago. ridian Nursing Center in Westfield. liam Abruzzo, Gerald Abruzzo and Mrs. Svalesen had been a cook for For the City of Newark for Many Years Born in Newark, she had lived in Charles Abruzzo, and two sisters, Mary Shevlin, 86 the Westfield school district for many Hillside and in Roselle Park before Veronica Labella and Lillian Mary Shevlin, 86, of Westfield died years before retiring 10 years ago. Steven J. Sussko, Sr., 80, of He served six years in the United moving to Westfield seven years ago. Anzalone. on Wednesday, April 7, in Rahway She was a communicant of the Hyannis, Massachusetts died on States Army and was discharged as a Miss Abruzzo had been a seam- A Mass was offered on Saturday, Hospital. Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Church Monday, April 5, in Hyannis. Staff Sergeant in 1941. stress for several companies in the April 10, in St. Helen’s Roman Catho- Born in Newark, she had lived in in Westfield. Born in Newark, he moved to Surviving are his wife of 55 years, Newark area for 30 years before retir- lic Church in Westfield. Irvington, Union and Colonia before Surviving are her husband, Mat Mountainside in 1953 and then to Mary M. Sussko; two daughters, ing 30 years ago. Arrangements were handled by the moving to Westfield three years ago. Svalesen; a daughter, Dolores Hyannis last month. Marilyn Sussko-Reinhart and Mary She was a member of the Amal- Galante Funeral Home in Union. Mrs. Shevlin had been a packer with Millering of Toms River; a son, Henry Mr. Sussko had served as the pur- Jane Sussko; two sons, Steven J. gamated Ladies Garment Workers April 15, 1999 the Red Devil Company in Union for Kempczynski of Brooklyn; five chasing agent for the City of Newark Sussko, Jr. and Roger Sussko; a five years before retiring in 1973. grandchildren; five great-grandchil- for many years before retiring in 1975. brother, Joe Sussko; six grandchil- Dorothy Scott, 99, Red Cross Captain; She was a member of the Rosary dren, and a great-great-granddaugh- Previously, he had been employed by dren and a great-grandson. Altar Society of St. Joseph’s Roman ter. the Hyatt Roller Bearing Division of A Mass was offered on Monday, Catholic Church in Maplewood. A Mass was offered on Saturday, General Motors in New Jersey. April 12, in Our Lady of Victory Resident Buyer; Grandmother of Two Surviving are four sons, Robert April 10, at the Holy Trinity Church. He was a founding member of Our Shevlin, Jack Shevlin, Raymond Church in Centerville, Massachusetts. Dorothy White Scott, 99, of Arrangements were handled by Interment took place at Woodbridge Lady of Lourdes Roman Catholic Arrangements were handled by the Plainfield died on Saturday, April 3, Memorial Funeral Home, 155 South Shevlin and Richard Shevlin; a sister, Memorial Gardens in Woodbridge. Rose O’Mahoney; 12 grandchildren, Church in Mountainside, where he Doane, Beal and Ames Funeral Home at Genesis Eldercare – The Wood- Avenue, Fanwood. and five great-grandchildren. Arrangements were handled by the served as an usher, organized bingo in Hyannis. lands in Plainfield. Memorial contributions may be A Mass was offered on Friday, April Dooley Colonial Home, 556 Westfield games, and was a member of the Holy April 15, 1999 Born in East Orange, she had lived made to the Memorial Fund of Cres- 9, in St. Joseph’s Church. Avenue in Westfield. Name Society. in Plainfield since 1910. cent Avenue Presbyterian Church. Funeral arrangements were handled Memorial donations in lieu of flow- He was also active with the Fathers Yolanda Pellegrino, 83 Mrs. Scott had worked in the fash- April 15, 1999 by the Gosselin Funeral Home in ers may be made to the Westfield Club of Mount Saint Mary’s Academy ion industry for many years before Edison. Rescue Squad. in North Plainfield, and with the Par- Yolanda M. Pellegrino, 83, of retiring in 1971. She was a partner in Katherine Berzanskis, 80 April 15, 1999 April 15, 1999 ents Club at Oratory Prep in Summit. Plainfield died on Wednesday, April Clifford W. Gay, a resident buyer Katherine Berzanskis, 80, of Mr. Sussko was a volunteer 7, at home. firm located in New York. Dorothy J. Lane, 54, Was President firefighter with the Mountainside Born in Trenton, she had lived in Westfield died on Sunday, April 11, She was a member of Crescent in Overlook Hospital in Summit. Volunteer Fire Department. Scotch Plains before moving to Avenue Presbyterian Church in Of South Plainfield Library Board He served on the Advisory Board Plainfield in 1952. Born in Brooklyn, she had lived in Plainfield and a charter member of Elizabeth before moving to Westfield Dorothy J. Mulvaney Lane, 54, of Kavka and her stepfather, Paul Kavka, of Managers for John E. Runnells Mrs. Pellegrino was a homemaker. Plainfield Junior League. She was a Specialized Hospital of Union She was a member of St. Bernard’s in 1954. South Plainfield died on Saturday, both of South Plainfield; two brothers, captain in the Red Cross during World Mrs. Berzanskis was a reception- April 10, at home. Raymond Mullvaney of Surf City and County, and as Chairman in 1979 Roman Catholic Church in War II. and 1982. Plainfield. ist for the RCA Corp. in Harrison for Born in East Orange, she had lived Michael Mullvaney of Hopewell Junc- She had graduated from Plainfield many years before retiring in 1972. in Linden before settling in South tion; and five grandchildren. While living in Mountainside, Mr. She was predeceased by her hus- Seminary and Mount Vernon Col- Sussko was active in Democratic band, Salvatore Pellegrino, in 1996. Surviving are her husband, Joseph Plainfield 27 years ago. A Funeral Mass was held on Tues- lege in Washington, D.C. Berzanskis; two sons, Jerome Mrs. Lane was a member and long- day, April 13, at the Sacred Heart politics for many years, serving as a Surviving are three sons, John Surviving are a daughter, Jane Scott Committeeman and Municipal Pellegrino, James Pellegrino and Berzanskis and Paul Berzanskis; and term president of the South Plainfield Roman Catholic Church in South Burner of Scotch Plains; a niece, four grandchildren. Library Board before retiring nine Plainfield. Chairman in 1973 and 1974 for Union Jerry Pellegrino; three sisters, Shirley Burke Cunningham of County. Angelina Yanuzzi, Frances Idore and A Funeral Mass was held on years ago. Arrangements were handled by Charlottesville, Virginia; two grand- Wednesday, April 14, in St. Helen’s She was a former member and past McCriskin Home for Funerals in He was appointed as Director of Jean Bascelli, and a grandchild. children; and three great-grandchil- Administration for the Union County A Mass was offered on Saturday, Roman Catholic Church in Westfield. president of the South Plainfield Jun- South Plainfield. dren. Arrangements were handled by the ior Women’s Club and received the Memorial contributions may be Democratic Organization in 1976, April 10, at St. Bernard’s Church, Funeral services were held on and inducted into the Chairman’s following services at the Rossi Fu- August F. Schmidt Memorial Fu- former South Plainfield Jaycees Out- made to the American Cancer Soci- Wednesday, April 14, at Rosedale neral Home in Elizabeth. standing Woman of the Year award Club in 1978. neral Home in Scotch Plains. Cemetery in Orange. ety, New Jersey Division, 846 Main April 15, 1999 April 15, 1999 in 1980. Street, Fords, 08818. She was a member of Sacred Heart April 15, 1999 Christine Bachert, 85, Den Mother; Roman Catholic Church in South Evelyn Petry, 78 Fay Lasky, 80, Retired NYC Teacher; Plainfield and was a teacher in the Worked for Westfield School System church’s Confraternity of Christian Evelyn Petry, 78, of Holiday City Doctrine program. Berkeley died on Tuesday, April 6, in Member of Hadassah in Brooklyn Christine Bachert, 85, of Westfield Graveside services were held on She had graduated from St. Mary’s the Kimball Medical Center in Lake- Fay Lasky, 80, of Englishtown died Englishtown 20 years ago. died on Sunday, April 11, at the Wednesday, April 14, at the wood. High School in Elizabeth. on Friday, April 9, at the Centrastate Mrs. Lasky had been a teacher at Ashbrook Nursing Home in Scotch Greenfield Cemetery in Hempstead, Born in Elizabeth, she had lived in Plains. Surviving are her husband, Will- Medical Center in Freehold. PS 99 in New York City for 17 years Long Island. Scotch Plains before moving to Holi- Born in Ozone Park, Queens, New Arrangements were handled by the iam V. Lane; two daughters, Kelly C. Born in New York City, she had prior to retiring 20 years ago. Butrico of South Plainfield and Jen- day City Berkeley 13 years ago. York, she had lived in Westfield for Gray Funeral Home, 318 East Broad resided in Brooklyn before moving to She was a member of Hadassah of nifer L. Bensulock of Scotch Plains; Mrs. Petry was a former member over 51 years. Street in Westfield. one son, William R. Lane of of the Rosary Society of the Immacu- Brooklyn. Mrs. Bachert was employed by the Memorial contributions may be Mountainside; her mother, Dorothy late Heart of Mary Roman Catholic Surviving are her husband, Irving Westfield Board of Education in the made to the American Cancer Soci- Church in Scotch Plains. Eva Kamerofsky, 72 Lasky; a son, Michael Lasky of Man- Food Service Division for many years. ety. She had also volunteered with the Eva Kamerofsky, 72, of Westfield hattan Beach, California; a daugh- She was a member of the First April 15, 1999 Correction Watchung Girl Scout Council and died on Monday, April 12, in Over- ter, Laura Beller of Westfield, and United Methodist Church of Due to inaccurate information was a former leader with the Girl look Hospital in Summit. five grandchildren. Westfield. supplied to the The Westfield Scouts in Scotch Plains. Mrs. Bachert also was active with Joan D. Ketcham, 78 Born in Roselle Park, she had Funeral services were held on Sun- Leader and The Times of Scotch Surviving are her husband, Joseph the Washington Rock Council of The Joan D. Ketcham, 78, of Westfield Plains-Fanwood, an obituary for moved to Westfield 48 years ago. day, April 11. Petry, Sr.; a son, Joseph Petry, Jr.; a Girl Scouts of America. She was a died on Saturday, April 10, in Over- Florence Van Wyck Lott Freeman daughter, Gail Tynan; two sisters, Mrs. Kamerofsky was a communi- Arrangements were handled by the Den Mother for the Cub Pack spon- which appeared in the April 8 Menorah Chapels at Millburn in look Hospital in Summit. Dorothy Geiger and Helen Hermann, cant of Holy Trinity Church, sored by the McKinley Elementary Born in Quebec, Canada, she had edition incorrectly stated that Mrs. and five grandchildren. Union. Westfield. School. lived in Elizabeth before moving to Freeman died in Forsztk, Con- A Mass was offered on Saturday, She was predeceased by her hus- April 15, 1999 She was predeceased by her hus- necticut. April 10, in St. Joseph’s Church in Westfield in 1944. band, William Kamerofsky, in 1980. band, Rudolph Bachert, in 1976. Mrs. Ketcham graduated with a Her family has confirmed that Toms River. Elaine R. Toll, 63 Surviving are two daughters, Su- Mrs. Freeman actually died in the Surviving are a daughter, Kristine degree in French from the University Funeral arrangements were Wansaw of Westfield; three sons, Elaine R. Della Sala Toll, 63, of san L. Gandy of Westfield and Judith Oaks Nursing Center in Winston- handled by the Quinn-Hopping Fu- W. Schmidt of Meyersville; one son, of Michigan in 1942. Salem, North Carolina. Peter Duelks of Schenectady, New Westfield died on Friday, April 9, at She was predeceased by her hus- neral Home in Toms River. Rahway Hospital. George Bachert of Highlands; six April 15, 1999 York, Ron Duelks of Stanhope and band, Frank A. Ketcham, in 1990. Born and raised in Cranford, she grandchildren and four great grand- Gary Duelks of Keansburg; three children. Surviving are two sons, Michael brothers, Nick Matlaga of Westfield, had lived in Westfield for the last 30 A. Ketcham of Gig Harbor, Wash- Michael Matlaga of Florida and John years. Gabrielle Stabenow, 64 ington and John D. Ketcham of Dooley Funeral Service, Inc. Matlaga of Garwood; four sisters, Mrs. Toll was a secretary for George Gabrielle Stabenow, 64, of Kinnelon; three daughters, Kathy E. Caring & Courteous Service to the Bessie Rung of Union, Anne Toll L.L.C. in Cranford for 10 years. Westfield died on Sunday, April 11, Ketcham of Walla Walla, Washing- Cihowski of Pennsylvania, Mary Surviving are her husband of 43 in the Muhlenberg Regional Medi- ton, Billy K. Heath of Arlington, Cranford/Westfield Area Since 1913 Taylor of Hackettstown and Helen years, George Toll; two daughters, cal Center in Plainfield. Washington and Debbie K. Goodeve Ciglia of Roselle Park; and three Donna Stone and Diana Verry; a Born in Czechoslovakia, she had of Redmond, Washington, and 14 grandchildren. brother, William Della Sala, and three lived in Scotch Plains before moving grandchildren. A Funeral Liturgy will be held grandchildren. to Westfield 19 years ago. A private memorial service was today, April 15, at 10 a.m. at Holy Funeral services were held on Mrs. Stabenow was a member of held at the Ketcham Chapel at the Trinity Church. Wednesday, April 14, at the Dooley the Deutscher Club of Clark. Frost Valley YMCA. Westfield Arrangements were handled by the Arrangements were handled by the Funeral Home, 218 North Avenue in Surviving are a son, Gerald 556 Westfield Gray Funeral Home, 318 East Broad Dooley Funeral Home, 556 Westfield Cranford. Interment was at Rosedale Stabenow; five sisters; two brothers, Avenue Cemetery in Linden. and two grandchildren. Street in Westfield. Avenue, Westfield. Memorial donations in lieu of flow- 233-0255 April 15, 1999 April 15, 1999 Funeral services will be held to- ers may be made to Children’s Spe- John L. 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BETHEL BAPTIST CHURCH METROPOLITAN BAPTIST CHURCH CRANFORD — The Calvary Con- orchestras and chamber ensembles, 539 Trinity Place, Westfield 823 Jerusalem Road FANWOOD — Catharine S. Brant, Spirituality in Healing,” Mrs. Brant cert Series will present a quintet for and also teaches and coaches cham- (908) 232-4250 a speaker on spirituality, will discuss will explain how reading the book (908) 233-2855 clarinet and strings tomorrow, Fri- ber music. Reverend Kevin Clark Reverend Clement Griffin “Science and Health with Key to the helped her as a single parent, im- day, April 16, at 8 p.m. at the Calvary Tickets for the concert are $10 for MOUNTAINSIDE CHAPEL Scriptures” by Mary Baker Eddy on proved her employment situation, and THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST Lutheran Church, 108 Eastman adults and $7.50 for senior citizens, OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS 1180 Spruce Drive, Mountainside Saturday, April 17, at 2 p.m. at the healed her young son of a chronic 1781 Raritan Road, Scotch Plains (908) 232-3456 First Church of Christ, Scientist, 257 allergy condition. She will discuss Street in Cranford. students with identification, and chil- (908) 889-5556 Reverend Dr. Gregory Hagg Midway Avenue in Fanwood. other life experiences as well. The program will include works dren. To purchase tickets, please call Bishop Kirk Bristol OUR LADY OF LOURDES RC CHURCH In her talk, entitled “The Role of Mrs. Brant holds a Bachelor of by Carl Maria von Weber and Calvary Lutheran at (908) 276-2418. COMMUNITY PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 300 Central Avenue, Mountainside Science Degree in Business Admin- Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Tickets will be sold at the door on a Deer Path & Meeting House Lane, (908) 232-1162 istration and worked for many years Michael McDonald and Ruth space available basis. Mountainside Reverend Patrick J. Leonard Scotch Plains Christian (908) 232-9490 in the business community before Schlenker McDonald will perform Reverend Christopher R. Belden THE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Nursery School going into spiritual healing full time on the clarinet. Mr. McDonald is the IN WESTFIELD as a Christian Science Practitioner. CONGREGATION ARI YEHUDA principal clarinetist with the United First United Methodist 140 Mountain Avenue To Hold Open House She recently participated in “The 1251 Terrill Road, Scotch Plains States Navy Band in Washington, (732) 541-4849 (908) 233-0301 New Health Symposium” held in the To Recognize Women Reverend Dr. William Ross Forbes SCOTCH PLAINS — The Scotch D.C., while Mrs. McDonald has been (Rear entrance of Assembly of God Church) Plains Christian Nursery School, lo- greater Philadelphia area. The sym- a featured soloist with the United At Service on Sunday REDEEMER LUTHERAN CHURCH cated at the Scotch Plains Baptist posium featured presenters and lead- CONGREGATION BETH ISRAEL States Marine Band. WESTFIELD – The First United 1920 Cliffwood Street, Scotch Plains 229 Cowperthwaite Place, Westfield Church at 333 Park Avenue, will ing authorities on various alternative (908) 889-1830 (908) 232-1517 hold it’s annual spring Open House healing methods. Performing on the violin will be Methodist Church of Westfield will Reverend Paul E. Kritsch Rabbi George Nudell on Saturday, April 17, from 9 to The public is invited to attend the Jonathan Dinklage and Nancie celebrate United Methodist Women seminar, which is free of charge. ECHO LAKE CHURCH OF CHRIST ST. BARTHOLOMEW THE APOSTLE 11:30 a.m. Lederer. Mr. Dinklage has performed Sunday on April 18. 419 Springfield Avenue, Westfield ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH Special entertainment will be pre- Copies of the book “Science and at Carnegie Hall, Alice Tully Hall Sue Moore, a member of the (908) 233-4946 2032 Westfield Avenue, Scotch Plains sented by the students at 10 a.m., and Health” will be available that day. and the Newark Symphony Hall. Ms. church, will present the sermon, “In Dr. Ellis Long (908) 322-5192 For more information, please call refreshments will be served. The Breaking of the Bread,” during Reverend Michael A. Merlucci (908) 756-8592. Lederer has performed in concert EVANGEL CHURCH The Nursery School provides throughout Europe, the Caribbean the 11 a.m. service. This Sunday will 1251 Terrill Road, Scotch Plains ST. HELEN’S ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH classes for 3 and 4 year olds, as well and the United States as an orchestra celebrate the women in the church. (908) 322-9300 1600 Rahway Avenue, Westfield as early hour day care. Enrollment is Presbyterian Church Women of the congregation will Reverend Kevin M. Brennan (908) 232-1214 open for summer and fall classes. member and chamber musician. Reverend Monsignor James A. Burke Parents are invited to visit and tour Slates Youth Sunday Michael Stewart will be featured be honored with special mission rec- FANWOOD PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH ST. JOHN’S BAPTIST CHURCH on the viola, and Eric Jorgenson will ognition, and presented with a pin Martine Avenue & La Grande Avenue, the school. WESTFIELD – The Presbyterian Fanwood 2387 Morse Avenue, Scotch Plains perform on the cello. Mr. Stewart has from the church district. (908) 232-6972 For more information, please call Church in Westfield will hold its (908) 889-8891 (908) 322-9187. served as principal violist of several The community is invited to at- Reverend Robert T. Snell Reverend Kelmo C. Porter, Jr. annual Youth Sunday on April 18. All junior and senior high school orchestras, including the Westfield tend the service. For more informa- THE FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH ST. LUKE’S AFRICAN METHODIST Symphony. Mr. Jorgenson is an ac- tion, please call the church office at EPISCOPAL ZION CHURCH B’nai B’rith to Hold students are invited to participate in 170 Elm Street, Westfield tive freelance performer with area (908) 233-4211. (908) 233-2278 500 Downer Street, Westfield every phase of the 8 and 10:30 a.m. Dr. Robert L. Harvey (908) 233-2547 Ketubah Unit Event worship services by providing mu- Reverend Leon E. Randall FIRST CHURCH OF CHRIST, SCIENTIST SCOTCH PLAINS — The B’nai sic, sermons, and scriptural read- 257 Midway Avenue, Fanwood ST. PAUL’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH B’rith Ketubah Married Couples Unit ings. (908) 322-8461 414 East Broad Street, Westfield (40 plus) will meet on Sunday, April This year’s theme is “Celebrate Temple Emanu-El Plans FIRST CHURCH OF CHRIST, SCIENTIST (908) 232-8506 18, at 1:15 p.m. for a New Hope Life,” and will be dedicated to the 422 East Broad Street, Westfield Reverend Richard W. Reid Excursion. late Jennifer Ryan, who served as an (908) 233-5029 advisor and leader at the church. Community Blood Drive SCOTCH PLAINS BAPTIST CHURCH The group will meet at Gerenser FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH 333 Park Avenue, Scotch Plains Ice Cream Shop in New Hope. Later Interested individuals are asked to United Church of Christ (908) 322-5487 in the afternoon, participants will attend the rehearsal on Saturday, WESTFIELD — The Blood parental permission. There is no 125 Elmer Street, Westfield Reverend Gary Rothwell dine at a restaurant in nearby April 17, at 5 p.m. in the church Center of New Jersey (BCNJ) will upper age limit for donors, pro- (908) 233-2494 TEMPLE BETH O’R/BETH TORAH Lambertville. There is no charge for sanctuary, and on Sunday morning hold a community blood drive on Reverend Harry Taylor vided those over 65 have donated Reverend Pamela Gilchrist 111 Valley Road, Clark this event, except for the cost of the at 9 a.m. Sunday, April 25, from 8:30 a.m. within the last two years, or have a (732) 381-8403 meal. All youth who have been involved Rabbi Shawn B. Zell to 1 p.m. at Temple Emanu-El, doctor’s note. FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Prospective members are invited in Sunday School, Confirmation, 756 East Broad Street in West- Donors should know their So- 1171 Terrill Road, Scotch Plains to attend. To respond, please call Fellowship, Small Groups, and (908) 322-9222 TEMPLE EMANU-EL field. cial Security number, and bring a Reverend Sam Chong 756 East Broad Street, Westfield Phyllis at (973) 992-5791 by Friday, Breakfast Club are invited to meet on (908) 232-6770 April 16, for directions and further the front steps of the church at 10 Blood Center officials have noted signed form of identification. FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Rabbi Charles A. Kroloff information. a.m. for a group photograph. that New Jersey continues to dis- People with cold or flu symptoms 1 East Broad Street, Westfield tribute more blood to hospitals should wait until they are feeling (908) 233-4211 TERRILL ROAD BAPTIST CHURCH Reverend David F. Harwood 1340 Terrill Road, Scotch Plains than is collected by local commu- better before donating, and there is (908) 322-7151 Holy Land Trip Info Session nity donors. a 72-hour deferral for dental work, GRACE ORTHODOX PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Michael C. Seaman “We need to become self-suffi- including routine teeth cleaning. 1100 Boulevard, Westfield TERRILL ROAD BIBLE CHAPEL cient here in New Jersey,” said Those who have recently trav- (908) 233-3938 or (908) 232-4403 535 Terrill Road, Fanwood Scheduled by Westfield ‘Y’ Reverend Stanford M. Sutton, Jr. (908) 322-4055 Judy Daniels, BCNJ spokes- eled outside of the United States HOLY TRINITY GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH WESTFIELD – The Westfield “Y,” given a personalized tour by the Di- woman. “More people need to step are asked call the Blood Center for 250 Gallows Hill Road, Westfield WILLOW GROVE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH forward and become regular blood eligibility criteria. For more infor- (908) 233-8533 1961 Raritan Road, Scotch Plains located at 220 Clark Street in West- rector of the Nazareth YMCA. While Reverend Dimitrios Antokas (908) 232-5678 field, will hold an information ses- spending five nights in Jerusalem, as donors.” mation or to sign up for a blood Reverend Kenneth G. Hetzel sion on Wednesday, April 28, at 7:30 guests of the Three Arches Hotel at Donors must be 18 years of age. drive, please call the Blood Center HOLY TRINITY ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH p.m. for its Interfaith Trip to Israel the Jerusalem International YMCA, Seventeen-year-old donors require at (800) BLOOD NJ (256-6365). Westfield Avenue & First Street, Westfield WOODSIDE CHAPEL (908) 232-8137 5 Morse Avenue, Fanwood and the Holy Land, scheduled for participants will hear firsthand about Reverend Joseph Masielio (908) 889-2375 Sunday, October 24, through Wednes- the work of this YMCA from its day, November 3. The public is in- Director. vited to attend. Arrangements will be made for The Role of Jewish Community Campus The Westfield “Y” has an Interna- dessert in small groups in the home Spirituality in Healing tional Program to foster new rela- of an Arab or an Israeli family. tionships with people of other lands. The trip will be hosted from New- Would you like to know more about this timely topic? To Present ‘Israel in Song’ This trip will add Israel and the Holy ark and will include comprehen- SCOTCH PLAINS – “Israel in Song Land to a partnership list, which sive touring in a deluxe, private Catharine S. Brant will share This program is co-sponsored by already includes Germany, Russia, motor coach with a licensed guide; — 51 Years to Celebrate” will be the the Jewish Federation of Central New experiences of how her life improved theme of this year’s annual Yom Jersey and the Jewish Community Cen- Sweden and Thailand. all entrance fees on the itinerary, dramatically while reading the best- Ha’atzmaut Celebration on Wednes- ter (JCC) of Central New Jersey. The Designed to promote an under- breakfast daily, seven dinners and selling book, Science and Health with standing between people of diver- one lunch. day, April 21, at 7:30 p.m. at the Wilf JCC is a constituent agency of the Key to the Scriptures by Mary Baker Jewish Community Campus, 1391 sity, the itinerary will feature visits to For further information and to United Way and the Jewish Federation Eddy. Martine Avenue in Scotch Plains. The of Central New Jersey. sites important to Judaism, Chris- make reservations for the informa- tianity and Islam. tion session, please call Karen F. public is invited to attend. Join us for this free talk by Mrs. Brant, Four choirs will be featured during In Nazareth, participants will be Simon at (908) 233-2700. the evening, including the Lower Philoptochos Society who is experienced in the public practice School Choir of Solomon Schechter of spiritual healing as a Christian Day School in Cranford, the Middle Sets Rummage Sale Good News Science Practitioner. School Choir of the Solomon Schechter Catharine S. Brant Day School in West Orange, the Adult WESTFIELD — The Ladies Saturday, April 17, 1999 • 2 p.m. Choir of Temple Emanu-El of Westfield Philoptochos Society of Holy Trinity Wives submit yourself unto your husbands, as it fit in and “Kol Halayla,” an a cappella group Greek Orthodox Church in Westfield the Lord. Husbands, love your wives, and be not bitter First Church of Christ, Scientist from Rutgers University Hillel. Audi- will hold their Annual Spring ence participation is encouraged. Fundraiser-Rummage Sale on Friday, against them. Children, obey your parents in all things: 257 Midway Avenue, Fanwood This program is designed for the April 23, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at For more information call (908) 756-8592 entire family. Admission is free, and Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, for this is well pleasing to the Lord. Fathers, provoke registration is encouraged. Israeli food 250 Gallows Hill Road in Westfield. not your childen to anger, lest they be discouraged. Child Care Provided will be available from 6 to 7:30 p.m. This fundraiser will benefit the phil- prior to the beginning of the show at anthropic organizations supported by Colossians 3:18 - 21 The Gospel Café JCC. For more information, please the Ladies Philoptochos. call Daniel Liberman at (908) 889- For more information, please call 5370. (908) 233-8533. "Act in Harmony and Interdependence with all Creation." First CongrCongrFirst egational Churchchch – from the Sisters of Mercy Direction Statement 125 Elmer Street, Westfield As the Sisters of Mercy prepare to celebrate Earth Day 1999, we encourage (Member(Member(Member, United Churccch ofofh Christ) you to join us in "Reverencing the Earth." We have prepared an Earth Day Prayer Service which is appropriate for your interfaith gatherings, schools and prayer, We are a friendly, active congregation offering: groups. The Sisters of Mercy from the Tri-Regional Worship Service at 10 a.m. Communities of New York, New Christian Education & Child Care EARTH DAY 1999 Middle & Senior High Fellowship April 22 Vocal and Bell Choirs for All Ages Adult Education & Bible Study Jersey and Brooklyn are also Fellowship Groups for Men & Women working in collaboration with the Mercy Regional Community of Hands-On Service Opportunities Providence, Rhode Island to address the devastation Hurricane Mitch caused the people & land in Honduras in the fall of 1998. The Sisters of Mercy from Providence, who have worked with and among Visitors are Always Welcome! the people of Honduras since 1959, have set up the Honduran Relief Fund to address the long-term needs of the people in Honduras. Please join us in prayer as we "Reverence the Earth" and please also consider making a Please join us for an donation to help the Sisters of Mercy rebuild the lives and land of the Honduran people. Inquirer’s Class for prospective members I would like a copy of the Earth Day Prayer Service (single Sunday, April 25 copies only, please) which I have permission to duplicate. 11:15 a.m. I would like to make a donation to the Sisters of Mercy Honduran Relief Fund. A check in the amount of $______is enclosed For further information on membership and activities, Name please call (908) 233-2494 Address or visit our website at www.westfieldnj.com/fcc Town State Zip Rev. Dr. Harry Taylor Rev. Pamela Gilchrist This Book May Be Purchased At E-Mail Interim Pastor Pastoral Associate Please mail to: Earth Day Observance 1999 Dr. Barbara Thomson The Christian Science Reading Room c/o/ Justice Coordinator Organist & Music Director 116 Quimby Street, Westfield, 232-3226 4500 Matilda Avenue Bronx, NY 10470 or ask for it at your local book store CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood Thursday, April 15, 1999 Page B-1

✶ ✶ ✶ ✶ ✶ ✶ ✶ ✶ ✶ ✶ SPECIAL✶ OPINION AND EDITORIAL SECTION ✶ ✶ ✶ ✶ ✶ ✶ “THE VIEWS OF OUR LEADERS AND OPINIONS FROM OUR WRITERS” Property Taxes In The Region And How They Work

By HORACE R. CORBIN county property taxes at traditional this newspaper, the latest budget and Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times ratios, the total tax per home com- tax proposal will rise by another few With the personal income tax fil- putes to be about $6,800. $100,000 compared to that projected ing deadline passing today, probably This school year (1998-1999), the on March 18. you know how much you’ve paid last Westfield School District “Revenues year in property taxes. Tax simplifi- From Local Source” (property taxes) Union County Budget Status cation has not made filing personal projects to be $45.8 million. This For 1999-2000, the Union County income statements any easier. was reported as $45.2 million for and the Westfield municipal budgets How property taxes work is an “General Fund” and $0.6 million for have not been finalized yet. So, the equally obscure, complex subject. It “Debt Service.” The “Total Expendi- exact property tax upcoming for seems to be little understood (or at tures” for the period are projected to Westfield homeowners is not known. least poorly explained) even by ex- be $54.2 million. Westfield municipal taxes are planned perts. And it’s a fairly sure bet that Thus, the average school tax for increase by the Town Council. you don’t know how much you will amount computes to be $4,580 per It is difficult to know what will be paying next year in property taxes. home. Adding in municipal and happen at the county level as the 9-0 You just know it is going to go up. county property taxes at traditional Democratic Freeholder composition The taxing agencies seem to un- ratios, the total tax per home com- proceeds with matters without public derstand how their income streams putes to be about $7,050. debate or loyal opposition. are satisfied by property taxes. It Next school year (1999-2000), The So, although each taxing agency increases each year. And the subject Westfield School District “Revenues presents budget data that indicate is a “hot potato” and an impassioned From Local Source (property taxes) that budget increases are being held subject. We all want the best and down to values less than 3 percent, STICKING TO THE ISSUE...Congressman Bob Franks, Former Westfield Councilwoman Gail S. Vernick, and projects to be $47.6 million. This Governor Christie Todd Whitman recently enjoyed reading an issue of The Westfield Leader while visiting the office. most of everything. was reported as $46.4 million for computations above indicate that The homeowners eventually get “General Fund” and $1.2 million for homeowners are likely to see a rise in the point when they write the check. “Debt Service.” The “Total Expendi- property taxes by about 6 percent in But often, property taxes are obscured tures” for the period are projected to Westfield for 1999-2000. in escrow deductions of mortgage be $54.5 million. These effects are similar for the payments. Many homeowners don’t Thus, the average school tax other areas of the region. At the end see their actual property tax bill until amount computes to be $4,760 per of the line, the only analysis that’s TABLE OF CONTENTS this time of the year in the course of home. Adding in municipal and important to the taxpayer is “how preparing personal income tax fil- county property taxes at traditional much do I owe?” ings. Then, there’s an “ouch” and a ratios, the total tax per home com- If the taxpayer has any hope of 2 Governor Christie Whitman Fanwood Councilman Louis Jung call to the Mayor. putes to be about $7,500. understanding this and keeping mat- Fanwood Councilman Joel Whitaker So, from the taxpayers point of State Senator Donald T. DiFrancesco From a Westfield taxpayer point of ters under control, shouldn’t there be Congressman Bob Franks view, how do property taxes work? view, his taxes might rise by $500 just one taxing agency or authoriza- 8 Mountainside Mayor Robert Viglianti Who is collecting it, who is spending from the $7,000 figure (about 7 per- tion for expenditures? Wouldn’t it be 3 Assemblyman Richard Bagger Mountainside Councilman John Perotta it and what are the projected amounts cent). But from the school system clearer for the taxpayer to approve Continued Columns for the future? We’ll attempt to dis- reporting point of view and per stan- just one property tax amount for the Assemblyman Alan Augustine cuss it here, but don’t think this is the dard reporting methods, the school year. Then, let the county, municipal Freeholder Chairman Nicholas P. Scutari last word or most authoritative voice 4 U.S. Senator Robert Toricelli 9 budget increase will be 2.8 percent and school authorities decide how Freeholder Mary P. Ruotolo on the subject. This newspaper is and under the maximum cap of 3 the pie is divided? Westfield Mayor Thomas C. Jardim deluged daily with data and press Freeholder Daniel P. Sullivan percent. Also, the taxpayer looks at Freeholder Lewis Mingo, Jr. releases on the subject from govern- the budget of $54.6 million and the Mountainside and Berkeley 5 Westfield Councilman Neil Sullivan ment and from the schools. 5,053 children in school and con- Heights at Governor Livingston Westfield Councilman Lawrence Goldman 10 Freeholder Linda d. Stender The question is how much real and Two hundred students from Westfield Councilman John Walsh cludes that the cost per pupil is Freeholder Chester Holmes valid information do we (and you) $10,800. Mountainside attend Governor Westfield Councilman Gregory S. McDermott actually receive? Can we (or you) Livingston High School in Berkeley Freeholder Alexander Mirabella In 1997-1998, the taxpayer would Freeholder Deborah Scanlon decipher it? How can you use the data conclude that the per pupil cost was Heights. In a recent arrangement, 6 Westfield Councilwoman Janis F. Weinstein for making choices? $10,560 based on 4,750 students in Mountainside pays a flat fee of Scotch Plains Mayor Geri M. Samuel 11 Staff Guest Columns Demographics, voting choices (by the system. In 1998-1999, the tax- $12,500 per student by mutual agree- Scotch PlainsCouncilman Martin I. Marks you and by our officials) and the payer would conclude that the per ment determined by estimates of the Scotch Plains Councilman William McClintock configuration of the school systems pupil cost is $11,119 based on 4,878 real overall costs including those of 12 Staff Guest Columns are predominant factors that deter- students. Yet, with the school board operation and facilities. After a few Fanwood Mayor Maryanne S. Connelly mine your property tax bill. Our im- 7 reporting method, the 1999-2000 years, an accounting experience will Fanwood Councilman Stuart Kline mediate region has basically three Total Comparative Per Pupil Cost is be in place and adjustments will be zones as determined by the structure reported as $8,275. made to the fee, if applicable. This of the school systems. And the school board boasts that it seems like a realistic arrangement. One is Westfield (29,000 popula- has been going down for the last four It’s clear to the taxpayers of tion), another is Scotch Plains and years. Who is right, the taxpayer or Mountainside and all seem pleased Fanwood (28,000 population) and the school board? Maybe both may be at this time. another is Mountainside and Berke- right due to the differences in per- And not discussed is New Provi- ley Heights (19,000 population). The spective. dence (with a population of 11,000). areas are mostly residential, com- Note: Included in the reports above, It has a fine, small school system and prise about 2.8-2.9 people per house- spending down of the Westfield its own town government. Interest- hold. About 40 percent of the house- school system cash reserves from $3.1 ingly, most Berkeley Heights stu- holds have children in the public million to $1.5 million is occurring dents must pass through New Provi- school systems. which effects the analysis (between dence heading to the proximity of the Come Celebrate Each of the three zones are similar now and next year). Also presented Mountainside border on the way to in demographics; described by things to the public at the latest school board the Governor Livingston High School like median household income, meeting and with interviews with of Berkeley Heights. school system rating, population, CONTINUED ON PAGE B-12 family size, low industrial base and Our 60th Anniversary predominant residential profile. This is used by the state and federal gov- Editor’s Note ernment to determine aid programs and grants for the area. In this region’s As a special feature to this newspaper, we have invited elected case, the demographic profile says officials from our Congressional, State, County and Municipal Sixty Years Ago... that we’re wealthy. Thus, state and governments to write guest columns. In addition, our staff “penned” federal aid values are low. So, we pay • TV is Introduced at the NY World’s Fair most of our bills by our property their own opinions as part of this special section. taxes. Since today’s newspaper is being mailed to all households in After all the dust settles, 60-65 Westfield, Scotch Plains, Fanwood and Mountainside, as part of our • Rockefeller Center Opens for business percent of the region’s property taxes special School Election Preview Edition, we felt this was a great pay for the public schools. The re- opportunity for our officials to reach their constituents. They chose mainder is split about evenly in pay- • FDR is President of the U.S.A. ing for municipal and county gov- their topics. Twenty-nine of the 43 elected officials we contacted ernment. Each of these government submitted columns. We thank them. • The First Passenger Flight agencies spend the money for gen- The Columns begin on page B-2. eral operating expenses (the budget), across the Atlantic is completed for capital purchases and for debt retirement (bond issues). Each can also spend down (or accumulate) cash • First baseball game is televised reserves and disperse assets to tem- porarily adjust tax rates. Much of what each can or cannot • John’s meat market opens do is determined by statutes, court rulings and union contracts. The County, municipalities and the school A lot has changed in sixty years but not the dedication to old- systems operate independently of each other. The common thread is that fashioned service and quality that John, Vinnie and Nick Losavio each taxes the homeowner. The mu- nicipality is obligated to be the tax still give their customers to this day. collector, and it disperses the funds to the other groups. Please Join Us The municipality has no statutory control of the expenditures of the others. The school systems are part of Thurs – Fri – Sat the state; although, most people be- lieve that the local school system is theirs. April 15, 16, 17 The Westfield Model So, public school system expendi- 389 Park Avenue tures are the largest factors in deter- mining your homeowner tax bill. Scotch Plains SALE Some examples of how this works can be drawn from the Westfield system, which is characteristic for USDA Prime Beef – Dry Aged the rest of the region. Analysis can be made based on the budget informa- SALEFree Range Organic Chicken tion as advertised by the school sys- tem in this newspaper on March 18. SPECIAL ANNIVERSARY PRICES Last school year (1997-1998), The Westfield School District “Revenues From Local Source” (property taxes) the Metro Stars Soccer team amounted to $44.6 million. This was reported as $44 million for “General will be on-hand Saturday, April 17 •Noon – 2pm. Fund” and $0.6 million for “Debt Service.” The Total Expenditures for the period were $50.2 million. Given that there are 10,000 house- 389 Park Avenue • Scotch Plains • (908) 322-7126 holds in Westfield, the average school tax amount computes to be $4,600 “Now In Our 7th Decade of Customer Service” per home. Adding in municipal and CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK Page B-2 Thursday, April 15, 1999 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Legislation Strives to Protect The Welfare of Our Children Kids From Internet Dangers From the Governor’s Desk Is A NJ Legislative Priority By BOB FRANKS By DONALD T. DIFRANCESCO Bob Franks of Berkeley Heights has represented the Seventh Donald T. DiFrancesco, a Scotch Plains resident, is President of Congressional District since 1993 after serving in the State Assem- the New Jersey State Senate. He has served in the Legislature since bly. The District includes Westfield, Scotch Plains, Fanwood and 1976. He has held the post of Senate President since January, 1992. Mountainside. Every Voice in Education He represents the 22nd Legislative which includes Westfield, Scotch Plains, Fanwood and Mountainside. The Internet has provided we take special precautions. The FBI has stated that the first opened up an excit- New Jersey today The Children’s Internet Protection Matters; Become Active In two to four hours is crucial in finding ing world of discov- stands in the midst Act, which I am sponsoring, would of an economic a missing child. That is where TRAK ery for our kids. Today, across require schools and libraries to use is so successful. By utilizing a com- America, more than half the class- boom. Unemployment levels and filtering technology if they accept School Board Issues crime rates are at record-low levels, puter, scanner, color printer, modem rooms are connected to the Internet federal subsidies to connect to the By CHRISTINE TODD WHITMAN and the state budget boasts a $1 bil- and user-friendly software, the po- and an estimated 11 to 15 million Internet. Filtering software — which lice can quickly create and electroni- children are online. Within seconds, lion surplus. many parents already have installed Christine Todd Whitman was elected the 50th Governor of New Times are good in the Garden State, cally distribute color flyers of miss- children can find up-to-date infor- on their home computers — would Jersey in 1993 and reelected in 1997. Governor Whitman is a former President of the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities and and the Legislature is continuing to ing children to Fax machines in other mation on every conceivable topic keep materials designed only for police stations, schools, news rooms, they are studying in school. a former Director of the Somerset County Board of Freeholders. map a strategy that will improve the adults, out of the reach of our chil- airports, and bus terminals in sec- But this extraordinarily powerful She gained public attention when she nearly upset United States quality-of-life for every New Jersey dren. Senator Bill Bradley in 1990. citizen as we move into the next onds. learning tool can The concept Already implemented in limited also have a dark and I believe strongly school report cards, published a com- millennium. of placing re- regions of the country, TRAK is a threatening side. in the power of par- parative spending guide, and required While we will certainly continue strictions on to focus on the fiscal and environ- proven lifesaver. It is time to give Pedophiles and the kind of in- ticipation. We all have something to districts to send sample ballots to New Jersey the most comprehensive other criminals are “The reality is that mental issues important to our citi- formation contribute, whether by volunteering every household each April. child-locating system in the nation using the Internet to zens, in this last year of the 20th materials breeding available to our time, voicing our Even with all this century, I would like to build a truly by implementing TRAK statewide. contact our children hate, violence, our children is opinion, or taking a valuable information While a missing or abducted child in those places lasting legacy for the 208th Legisla- not new. For leadership role. readily available, the ture by making our children’s safety, can be a parent’s worst nightmare, where we want to pornography and even generations, I have seen first- “New Jersey disappointing truth is welfare and fu- caring for a believe they are most personal danger can schools and li- child with a se- secure — in our hand how participa- that the vast majority ture our top pri- braries have deserves the best ority. rious illness homes, our schools be waiting only a few routinely de- tion can make a dif- of New Jerseyans still “In New Jersey, any ference in our schools in the do not cast a vote each In New Jer- without health and our libraries. “clicks” away.” cided what discussion about our insurance can The reality is that schools. April. sey, any discus- – Congressman Franks books are ap- nation.” sion about our children’s future must begin also be a devas- materials breeding propriate for By including a We live in a democ- – Governor Whitman children’s fu- with the quality of our tating experi- hate, violence, por- children to wide array of people racy – a participatory ence for par- nography and even ture must begin read. My leg- in our discussions democracy. It’s a dis- schools and the education ents, emotion- personal danger can be waiting only with the quality islation would merely require that about developing a service to democracy of our schools provided to our students.” ally and finan- a few “clicks” away. Online preda- these institutions exercise the same core curriculum, the State of New that so few people take part in school cially. That is tors can pose as children, win the and the educa- – Senator DiFrancesco standard of care when it comes to the Jersey developed truly rigorous stan- elections. tion provided to why in 1997, I confidence of a child and then ar- latest advances of me Information dards that have broad support and Consider what’s at stake. A school our students. sponsored range a meeting with an unsuspect- Age. KidCare legislation to provide health ing victim. will make a real difference in our board’s responsibilities are consid- This year’s budget, more so than any We wouldn’t allow pornographic previous spending plan, ensures that insurance to children from working In fact, Cyber Angels, an affiliate materials on the shelves or our school schools. erable – from hiring superinten- More recently, by enlisting par- dents to approving curriculum to our children have the necessary tools families who were uninsured. of the Guardian Angels, has docu- libraries. We should make sure our Since then, there have been many mented more than 17,000 Internet ents, teachers, and other citizens will- to prepare themselves for the job children aren’t exposed to these same deciding what texts are used in the success stories of families who used sites devoted to child pornography markets of tomorrow. images when their surfing the net in ing to participate in a bold venture, classroom. Total state aid to education amounts the KidCare program to get their and pedophilia. Moreover, the FBI the classroom. we put in place exciting charter Beyond the school-book argument child medical care that otherwise reports that pornography sites are to nearly $6.4 billion, an increase of While the bill requires schools and schools across the state. for participation is the pocketbook $387 million in formula aid. would not have been covered. En- literally the most frequent accessed libraries to use blocking technology, From core standards to charter one. School budgets make up by far rollment, however, has fallen short sites on the Net. The state budget also recognizes it leaves it up to the local school schools, as we encourage participa- the largest portion of the property tax that our children need safe, adequate of expectations and the program has Despite these concerns, I believe district and library board to deter- tion, we bring more perspectives to bill – and the only part that comes up classrooms in which to learn, and failed to reach all the families who every child in America should have mine the type of filtering technology need assistance. access to this amazing learning tool — bear on the future of our schools. for a direct vote by the public. therefore includes $50 million to be to use. It’s important that parents and used to provide debt service aid for In order to reach our goal of guar- educators in our local communities What’s more, as we bring more people An effective school board can have into the process, we give them more a dramatic effect on the quality of $500 million in bond funds dedi- anteeing health insurance coverage set their own standards. for all of the state’s children by the of a stake in our success – and thus a cated for an anticipated massive Mount Saint Mary With schools and libraries lining education in that community by as- school construction initiative. year 2000, in February I placed a bi- up to take advantage of the $1.9 greater incentive to care about what suring that education dollars are spent Under this building program, all partisan bill package on the fast- Academy billion in special telecommunications happens in our schools. where they belong – in the classroom. school districts would be eligible to track to boost enrollment and cut red discounts now available from the fed- On that note, I want to encourage New Jersey deserves the best seek 10 percent of their cost of new tape in the subsidized insurance pro- • Exemplary Private School eral government to connect to the all New Jerseyans to take part in this schools in the nation. New Jersey construction or improvements to ex- gram. Internet, this legislation is a prudent year’s school elections. citizens want that. We also want our isting buildings. The package would create a part- • Grades 9-12 and necessary step. We in state government have There are numerous school dis- nership between KidCare and New It will ensure that our children can property taxes to stay as low as pos- • Girls/College Prep worked hard to spark increased, in- sible, and to feel confident that our tricts across the state that due to Jersey’s public and private schools, take advantage of this powerful learn- increased enrollment projections or federally qualified health clinics and • Gifted/Talented Program ing tool without being assaulted by formed participation by providing taxes are being invested wisely. the public with unprecedented access Get involved. Make your voice deteriorating buildings need to reno- licensed day care centers to help en- materials that are not only inappro- vate their schools or build new class- roll eligible children. Children would • Varsity Sports to information. During my term as heard. Help bring the public back priate, but dangerous for our chil- rooms. be provided with KidCare informa- • Staffed by Sisters of Mercy dren. Governor, we have re-instituted into our public schools. 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CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood Thursday, April 15, 1999 Page B-3 Spending Wisely in Good Economy Identity Theft, Lemon Law For Pets Is Best Remedy for New Jerseyans Just Some Of Areas Addressed by State

By ALAN M. AUGUSTINE By RICHARD H. BAGGER Richard H. Bagger of Westfield has represented the 22nd District in the New Jersey State Assembly since Alan M. Augustine has served in the New Jersey State Assembly since 1992. He was Scotch 1992. He was Mayor of Westfield in 1991, an elected position, after serving six years on the Town Council. Plains Mayor in 1979, 1991 and 1996. He served many years as a Township Councilman before retiring from the governing body in 1996. He represents the 22nd Legislative District which The Legisla- But we cannot live on our past The Governor presented the Legis- includes Westfield, Scotch Plains, Fanwood and Mountainside. ture is now in the economic successes. The proposed lature with a $19.1 billion spending process of devel- fiscal year 2000 spending plan must plan that includes a $750 million Automobile Every day at least 1,000 Ameri- persons offense up to a crime of oping a state continue to meet our state’s basic balance. While this $750 million sur- insurance, en- cans discover that their identities the second degree, are graded ac- budget that will needs and obligations while continu- plus may seem like a large amount ergy deregula- have been stolen and used fraudu- cording to the amount of money carry New Jer- ing to provide tax relief for its citi- and tempt some individuals to spend tion, property lently. All a thief needs is your name involved. sey into the new zens. This budget, for the first time in more of it, the surplus represents only tax reform, and Social Security number to open Far too often, through no fault of millennium. history, will be resuming to taxpayers 3.9 percent of total spending and is school funding, budget delibera- an account. It is a profitable crime - their own, drivers are stopped for It will be the the fruits of a successful economic actually low in comparison to other tions. These are exceptionally im- in 1997, almost $1 billion were lost routine reasons only to be told that final budget of a policy. states. In fact, 35 states have a larger portant issues of debate in Trenton nationally due to identity fraud. they are driving with an invalid decade that has witnessed successes Today, Thursday, April 15, Gover- percentage surplus than New Jersey. that require a great deal of attention Internet services and improve- license due to an overdue parking and failures based primarily on eco- nor Christine Todd Whitman will It is critical that we not dip into the and discussion. ments in telecommunication make ticket from as long ago as 10 years. nomic and fiscal policies imple- sign legislation establishing a $1 bil- surplus to create new spending ini- While we are preoccupied with access to information even easier. Most people have no recollection or mented through the annual budget lion property tax relief program that tiatives. Changes to the Governor’s such major topics as these, it is easy For the victim, identity theft can be a proof of having paid or even having process. will benefit more than 1.9 million spending plan should be made only to lose sight of the fact that ‘life goes devastating occurrence. I believe we received a parking ticket from pre- The decade of the 1990s began on’ and everyday problems are af- need to toughen the penalties against vious years. state residents who pay school prop- to strengthen existing programs or to There is a statute of limitations on with a budget that needed to address erty taxes. This hipbone tax relief enhance the surplus. fecting many of my constituents. those who commit this crime. That is why I introduced legisla- felonies; I believe it is only fair to the unbridled spending policies of program will be phased in over a five- One area that is in need of close These are the events that cause one place a statute of limitations on the late 1980s, when the Legislature year period with the first installment examination by the Appropriations to think that there ought to be a law tion, which I expect will be signed into law by the Governor this month, parking tickets. I sponsored legisla- spent, rather than saved, the rev- sent to taxpayers in the fall of this Committee is the role that social ser- correcting the problem. tion that gives municipalities three enues that were generated during a year. vice agencies provide to the state’s The following bills have been that establishes a criminal penalty for assuming another’s identity for years to collect unpaid parking tick- period of sustained economic growth. The spending plan crafted by the neediest citizens. In each of our three crafted in response to constituents’ ets. After the three-year period, if a fraudulent purpose. The penal- Unfortunately, the remedy in the Appropriations Committee will in- recent public hearings, we heard tes- requests in an attempt to improve the town has made no effort to ties, which range from a disorderly 1991 state budget was a $2.8 billion clude the necessary funding to imple- timony from non-profit direct care their quality of life. CONTINUED ON PAGE B-8 state tax increase that failed miser- ment the first year of the New Jersey service groups. The members of these ably and drove the state into the School Assessment Valuation Ex- organizations contract with the State deepest economic downturn in over emption Relief (NJ SAVER) pro- to Work with individuals with devel- 50 years. gram. 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908-272-8698 CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK Page B-4 Thursday, April 15, 1999 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION If The United States is Envy of the World, Why Do Americans Have Little Savings? From the Desk of the Westfield Mayor

By ROBERT G. TORRICELLI

Robert G. Torricelli was elected United States Senator from New Jersey in1996. The Englewood resident was elected to the Looking for Ways to Save? Hiking Earnings House of Representatives from the Ninth Congressional District in 1982. In his second rectly connected to savings and invest- million Americans who will be re- Is No Joking Matter During Tax Season State of the ments. In 1992, the personal savings turned to the lowest (15 percent) tax Union address, rate stood at 5.7 percent and has plum- bracket. Too many middle class fami- By THOMAS C. JARDIM John Kennedy meted since, to the point where re- lies have been squeezed to the point Thomas C. Jardim was elected Mayor of Westfield in 1996 and again in 1998. left us with good cently it dropped into the negatives for where they live paycheck-to-paycheck advice for pros- the first time since 1933! In other without the option of saving for the Given the including $12,500 to improve pro- $108,000. perous tunes: words, this means Americans will be future - largely because rapidly ris- stress and per- gramming on TV-36, Westfield’s All tolled, these forced spending “Pleasant as it is spending not only everything they earn, ing incomes have pushed them into haps the anger community access channel; $14,000 increases, totaling $333,931, and the to bask in the but even what they have yet to earn. higher tax brackets. that the subject to open the Westfield Memorial Li- $214,500 in new programs and per- warmth of recov- While working toward a biparti- Secondly, the plan would exclude can cause, I brary on Sundays; $3,600 to hold sonnel, added $548,431 to the 1999 ery — the time to repair the roof is san solution regarding Social Secu- the first $500 in dividend and in- suppose any municipal budget. Offsetting these when the sun is shining.” Now, with rity, Congress and the President must terest income from taxes ($250 for article about increases are additional 1999 rev- the economy strong, is a good time also work to provide other important single filers). This exclusion will taxes should enue from investments, fees, licenses, for Americans to be building up their options for retirement savings. The help simplify taxes, and in effect start out with savings. “Obviously, these items etc. totaling approximately $100,000. best way to continue growing the make a family’s $100,000 savings a good joke. So Unfortunately, they aren’t. account tax-tree. In addition, for cost money, but they are Of course, I don’t want to oversim- America’s economy remains the those who receive dividend here goes plify a very complex municipal bud- envy of the world. The United States checks, the Small Savers Plan Two IRS agents died and arrived items Westfielders have get. has the first federal budget surplus would make $500 in dividend at the pearly gates. Just ahead of asked for and which, The increased costs above do not “The nation faces many them were two clergy, but St. Peter in 30 years, unemployment is down income from stocks or mutual I believe, will make include increases in salaries for our and the stock market is up, but challenges in the years funds tax-free. motioned them aside and took the nearly 200 municipal employees. At there are troubling signs on the ahead. None is more Third, the proposal would ex- IRS agents into heaven at once. our community a an average increased salary of ap- horizon. empt the first $5,000 in long-term “Why them ahead of us?” the sur- better place.” proximately 4 percent, the total in- Manufacturing activity slowed important than sustaining capital gains from taxes for low- prised religious leaders asked. – Mayor Jardim crease in municipal employee sala- in December for the seventh economic and middle-income investors. “Haven’t we done everything pos- ries over 1998 adds $459,671 to our straight month, dropping to its low- This would increase investment sible to spread the good word?” 1999 municipal budget. est level in almost eight years as growth and ensuring our by encouraging low- and middle- “Yes,” said St. Peter, “but those two Westfield Municipal Court at night The outline above also does not global economic problems contin- retirement security.” class workers to invest in their IRS agents scared the Hell out of ued to hinder exports. At the same future and older Americans, who twice per month; $25,000 for addi- include increased revenue from reas- – Senator Torricelli more people than you ever did.” tional Building Permit personnel; sessing improved properties, and it time, personal savings is at De- are the largest segment of our It’s okay if you didn’t laugh. At pression-era lows. population realizing capital gains, $5,500 to improve the town’s website; does not reflect savings in personnel The nation is experiencing a sav- would see the real value of their this time of year, with tax day fast $15,000 to increase enforcement of costs as a result of the retirement of ings and retirement crisis that re- economy is to return a portion of the retirement savings increase. approaching, very few of us find pedestrian safety laws; $50,000 to higher salaried personnel. quires immediate bipartisan atten- surplus to the taxpayers who created It is estimated that this will elimi- much humor in the amount of our initiate a jitney service for commut- But the point is this: this year’s tion. One-third of Americans have it while providing incentives for them nate capital gains two-thirds of fami- hard-earned money that goes to the ers; $26,400 to hire a company to municipal budget contains a three no savings at all, and the next third to save for their retirement. lies reporting such gains — over 10 government. (Of course, as one IRS locate state and Federal grants avail- point tax increase, meaning that the have less than $3,000 in savings. I have introduced a plan with mod- million Americans. auditor once remarked, “The trick able to Westfield; $37,500 to im- average homeowner will be paying Although the baby-boom genera- est, simple tax reforms that would Finally, the plan will increase tra- is to stop thinking of it as ‘your’ prove the parking enforcement sys- an additional $51 to the municipal- tion has contributed to the explosion encourage savings, and investment ditional IRA deductible to $3,000. money.”) tem in our central business district; ity. of people investing in securities, only while putting Americans on a path to The deductible has not been increased Perhaps the most difficult part of and $25,000 to pay for additional I have no desire to charge West- two in five baby-boomers will have retirement security. since 1981 and if indexed for infla- paying the tax bill is trying to fig- Public Works personnel. field’ taxpayers, including myself, enough savings to maintain their This “Small Savers” proposal tion, the limit would be approxi- ure out where all that money goes Obviously, these items cost money, an additional $51 over last year. But, current standard of living when they would reduce the overall tax burden mately $3,900. and whether it’s being well-spent. but they are items Westfielders have assuming that we all want municipal begin to retire in 2011. by taxing more income at a lower The nation faces many challenges In municipal government, the Sustained economic growth is di- rate. This would include over seven in the years ahead. None is more asked for and which, I believe, will services to improve, there are really level of government closest to the make our community a better place. only two ways to prevent a tax in- important than sustaining economic people, it is relatively easier to see The Latest in the Art of Chiropractic Care growth and ensuring our retirement Not all new budget items are as crease: you can either increase the security. The Small Savers Plan is a what you get for your tax dollars. welcome, however. amount of revenue that does not come modest and progressive step to begin This year’s municipal budget is a For example, our required contri- from taxes, or you can cut spending Comes To Westfield shoring up personal savings while case in point. bution to the Rahway Valley Sewage to levels equal or close to that of the keeping the United States on the path In the 1999 municipal budget, Authority rose $54,142 in 1999, while previous year. of long-term economic health. there is $214,500 in new spending, the cost of health insurance premi- In my three years as mayor, I have Personalized, State-of-the-Art Care ums rose by $115,000. Our State Aid, argued, largely unsuccessfully as it turns which I define here as the total amount out, that we need to do both. I am of money paid to or taken from West- hopeful that in future budget years, Opening April 12 A. Michael Nemeth field by the State, actually decreased those of us elected to serve the people of by $56,789 in 1999. Additionally, Westfield will look at meaningful ways the non-State reimbursed portion of to both save, and earn, more money to Integrated Chiropractic the 1998 Labor Day Storm totals support the municipal budget. Jeffrey P. Kavalin, DC S.R. Santangelo, DC Sir Puffs Café THE AREA’S BEST SELECTION OF FINE CIGARS 137 Elmer Street, Westfield Authorized Fuente Opus X Dealer 43 Elm Street Also Featuring: (908) 789-3400 Westfield Bahia Gold - Padron - Ashton - Partagas 150 Macanudo 317-5900 Vintage - Punch - Fonseca - CAO Aniversario Visit our state-of-the-art WALK-IN HUMIDOR & SMOKING LOUNGE

CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood Thursday, April 15, 1999 Page B-5 Longer Terms for Mayor, Public Safety a Top Agenda Cleaner Streets, Improvements Town Council Would Lead Item in 1999 for Westfield Will Enhance Quality of Life To Common Bi-Partisan Goals By NEIL F. SULLIVAN, Jr. For Westfield Residents By LAWRENCE A. GOLDMAN Neil F. Sullivan, Jr. was appointed to the Westfield Town By GREGORY S. MCDERMOTT Council in 1995 from the Third Ward on the south side of town Lawrence A. Goldman was elected to the Westfield Town to fill an unexpired term. He was elected later that year and Gregory S. McDermott was elected to the Westfield Council, representing the Fourth Ward on the south side of town, again in 1997. Town Council from the First Ward on the north side of town in 1996 and reelected in 1998. He chairs the Laws and Rules in 1997. Committee. More than engineering, or redesign of our roads anything else in and traffic patterns, and/or improved Keeping our which includes “Friends of Brightwood The members erning be overshadowed with such our town, public lighting. streets clean is an Park,” will spearhead the effort to keep of the Town Coun- frequency by election politics. safety is a com- A state-funded study is underway essential compo- our parks clean for our families to cil share common Under our Town Charter, the Mayor munity effort. As in Westfield in which professional nent of the West- enjoy. goals: providing is elected at large for a two-year term. Public Safety traffic engineers are evaluating our field Town Hand-in-hand with clean streets go maximum ser- The Town Council is comprised of Committee Chairman, our agenda in efforts in maintaining safe crosswalks Council’s strategy of improving the safe sidewalks. I’m pleased that there vices for mini- two members from each of four wards, 1999 is dedicated to leading those in our downtown and in our school quality of life for local citizens. is money in this year’s capital plan to mum taxes; continuing rejuvenation serving alternating terms of two years. community efforts and achieving crossings. Additionally, this year we As Chairman of the Solid Waste implement a sidewalk repair program. of the Downtown; solving the park- Every year is election year in measurable results in improving the will implement two pilot programs Committee, I’m pleased that this year Old sidewalks, or those damaged or ing problem; improving public safety; Westfield. quality of life in town. of “traffic calming” as a first step to Westfield will have a state-of-the art uplifted by tree roots can pose signifi- and repairing our infrastructure. I believe that we should amend the A program of education, enforce- slowing down the “speed epidemic” sidewalk sweeper at its disposal to cant safety hazards to pedestrians, yet We profess a common motive of Town Charter because: ment, and engineering will reduce which affects our neighborhood clear litter and debris from our roads. the cost of repair can also be prohibi- governing responsibly to improve the Yearly elections foster partisan speeds on our neighborhood streets streets. Made available through the Clean tive to the homeowner. quality of life in Westfield. We share positioning and sacrifice good gov- and make it safer for pedestrian and Working with PSE&G, the town Communities program, the sweeper, The sidewalk repair program would the frustration of the roadblocks to ernment and policy development. bicycle traffic. will improve visibility with extra technically known as the “Blue Ma- be designed to encourage homeowners results. Yearly elections make long-range Last month, our police department, lighting on East Broad Street near chine Sidewalk Cleaning Equipment,” to repair dangerous sidewalks by help- If we emphasize the business of planning difficult. increased their education and out- Temple Emanu-El and the Westfield will not cost any local tax dollars at all. ing them to more easily manage the government and de-emphasize the The possibility of an annual reach efforts through the schools and Memorial Library, two areas with We’re conscious of our image as a high cost of repairs. The details of how business of elections, our goals will change in Council membership im- downtown businesses, and distrib- heavy pedestrian traffic. family town, with a vibrant downtown the repair program would work have easier to obtain. In this regard, I am pedes the development of working uted safety tips and reminders about In addition, I recently announced a center that attracts people from all over yet to be worked-out, but whatever its advocating an amendment to relationships. pedestrian safety. new program “Lights On,” in which the county to sample our stores, restau- specifics, it is sure to be mutually ben- Westfield’s Town Charter to provide Annually, for several months, In addition, a second speed trailer, the town will monitor the perfor- rants and theater. My Council colleagues eficial to the town and to the home- for local elections every two years Council members focus on election- which measures and displays the mance of PSE&G in maintaining our and I are proud of the quality of our town, owner. instead of every year. related matters rather than issues speed of approaching vehicles is now existing street lights, and recommend as are Westfield’s taxpayers. Our com- Signs of our business-friendly and Until recently, contested local elec- before the governing body, or politi- in service. The trailers provide feed- locations for improved or new light- munity deserves clean streets and a down- family-friendly image are everywhere tions were rare. Westfield was per- cize such issues. back to drivers, who frequently do ing. town center worthy of its residents. around town — literally. As a member ceived as a one-party town. Many Despite Westfield’s spirit of not realize they are exceeding the 25- An e-mail address, lights@email. As such, I have proposed an alter- of Westfield’s Special Improvement individuals served as Councilmen or volunteerism, the short terms coupled mile per hour limit. com, has been established for this nate system of parking in the down- District (SID), I was privileged to be Councilwomen for numerous years with partisan elections, and the time Research shows that local resi- purpose. Your suggestion for loca- town parking lots in order to ensure able to work with my colleagues to without ever confronting an election and expense of campaigns, discour- dents in any community often unin- tions or where you have noticed that they are adequately cleaned, and outfit the town’s street corners with opponent. Individuals became Mayor age qualified candidates from com- tentionally exceed the speed limit burned out bulbs may be phoned in to have recommended long-needed im- new street signs. And in 1999, we’re or Council members because it was ing forward. because they feel familiar and com- (908) 789-4040 or Faxed to (908) provements in Brightwood Park, which going to undertake more capital im- their “turn,” and not on the basis of Amending our Town Charter is fortable with frequently-traveled 233-3077. includes a thorough removal of trash provement projects that enhance our their ideas or the impression made difficult, because it is a creature of routes. Speeding makes little, if any With your help, and the help of the and debris in order to return the park to citizens’ quality of life and strengthen during a door-to-door campaign. special State Legislation. An amend- difference in the total time it takes to entire Westfield community, we will its natural setting. the merchants and small businesses in However, the last three mayoral ment would require a petition by the make a trip. It can, however, make a all enjoy a safer Westfield. The town’s Adopt-A-Park program, the downtown area who mean so much elections have been contested, and Town Council to the State Legisla- substantial difference in a driver’s to the local economy. contested elections for Town Council ture. A two-thirds majority in both ability to react to an unexpected event, We will be making structural im- have occurred with greater frequency. Houses would have to approve the such as a child darting out into traf- Westfield Set to Offer More provements to the Central Avenue un- Candidates are being forced to ad- amendment by new special legisla- fic, or even a pedestrian stepping into derpass, as well beginning a pilot dress the issues and campaign for the tion, and the Governor would have to a crosswalk. Town Services This Year project for benches downtown. We will privilege of holding office. The Mayor sign the law. In the half second it takes to react also be evaluating the more dangerous and Council members are being Finally, the special legislation would intersections throughout the town and to a child darting out into traffic, a By MATTHEW P. ALBANO forced to be more attentive to the have to be adopted by ordinance of the car traveling 25 miles per hour moves installing improved lighting where concerns of their constituents. Town Council or approved by Matthew P. Albano was elected to the Westfield Town appropriate. 18 feet. The same car driving 40 Council from the Second Ward on the north side of town in This is good. Contested elections Westfield voters in a referendum. miles per hour goes over 29 feet. Clean streets and downtown capital bring about new ideas. Two-party 1995. He was reelected in 1997. A Charter amendment to change Even if the faster car can stop in the improvements demonstrate that our government has fostered greater ac- term lengths requires bi-partisan sup- While politics banning the use of government build- community is a vibrant one, improving same distance by slamming on the and scandal have ings and equipment for political countability to the voters. port. I believe that the change would brakes, the 11 feet may mean the year after year. The Council’s blue- But there has been a downside. aide the pursuit of bi-partisan com- recently domi- fundraising. We took this step to print for 1999 ensures that we make difference between tragedy and a close nated the Federal avoid any conflict that may arise Never before have the residents of mon goals. I hope that my colleagues call. continued progress as a safe, clean and this town seen the business of gov- agree. government’s between political fundraising and the healthy community. In addition to efforts to educate agenda, the CONTINUED ON PAGE B-8 drivers and pedestrians on safer be- Westfield Town haviors, our police have increased Council has Are Your CD’s Safe? User Fees Would Help Town resources for additional enforcement worked hard to ensure that effective of traffic laws. public service always comes before Do you actually believe that having most of your money Maintain Fields in Systematic Under the leadership of Chief An- political agendas. thony J. Scutti and our police depart- In reaching our goals, whether it in FDIC insured bank CD’s or savings accounts will ment, we launched a dedicated Se- be for traffic safety, clean streets, Manner to Benefit Us All lective Traffic Enforcement Program economic development, or park im- keep it safe? Call our toll-free, 24-hour hotline at 1- (STEP) six weeks ago. Based on in- provements, we have always been the 888-320-6809 for a free recorded message that will By JOHN J. WALSH put from the BRAKES group and most successful when putting aside John J. Walsh represents the Third Ward on the Westfield other community organizations, ar- our political differences and placing get you the revealing new report your bank hopes you Town Council on the south side of the town. He was elected in eas in need of increased traffic en- our constituents before politics. never read. Act now. It could make a world of differ- 1996 and reelected in 1998. forcement will be monitored by a This year, Westfield became one of One of the is- dedicated team of police officers. the first communities in the state to ence to those you love. shape, our soccer and football fields An innovative new warning sys- Paid Advertisement sues that I have often lose their grass, and that there pass a Common Cause ordinance been pursuing tem will accompany the increased have been an insufficient number of number of traffic stops. Officers will since I was useable bathrooms and a lack of stor- elected is the en- have the discretion to give a traffic age space for field equipment. violation warning which will be re- hancement and Recent discussions on Brightwood improvements of corded in the police records. Receipt demonstrate the pressing need to per- of a second warning in 60 days will our parks and fields. form continual maintenance on that We have come a long way in two result in a summons. park to preserve its natural beauty. Some of our speeding problems years with capital projects but we Thankfully, the town, working with have not adequately addressed the and pedestrian safety efforts will be continuing maintenance problems. CONTINUED ON PAGE B-11 mitigated through the third “E” - We need to permanently fund parks and field maintenance but we need to Sir Puffs Café THE AREA’S BEST SELECTION OF FINE CIGARS do so without burdening the tax- 43 Elm Street Authorized Fuente Opus X Dealer payer. 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Council in 1995. She also serves on the Recreation Commis- sion. In current crease. Of course, bad winter snow Open Space Development times, with low storms, floods, or tornadoes may re- As a lifelong mand for services. I am pleased that inflation, it is quire temporary additional funding. Westfield resi- we will add three traffic enforcement important that The tornadoes last Labor Day cost dent and Fourth officers to help with pedestrian flow Will Benefit All Residents towns, counties Scotch Plains $240,000 to clean up. Ward Council- and traffic and parking enforcement and schools keep On the other hand, sometimes we woman, I’m in the downtown area. In Scotch Plains Township tax increases end up with more money at the end of proud of the high quality of life en- These officers, trained at the Po- close to cost of living rates. the year than we expected. joyed in our town. Our schools are lice Academy, will provide additional To the extent taxes increase more Sometimes we have to raise taxes By GERI SAMUEL than the cost of living, we are dig- more than we want, and sometimes among the best in the state, our down- manpower to monitor our busy streets ging deeper into our taxpayers pock- we should cut taxes when we get the town area is thriving and our numer- and make certain that drivers and Geri Samuel was elected to a four-term on the Scotch ets. Higher tax increases especially opportunity to do so. However, it ous parks and playing fields provide pedestrians adhere to the law for Plains Township Council in November. Her council hurt those on fixed incomes like many should always be done by looking recreational opportunities for our everyone’s safety. colleagues appointed Ms. Samuel Mayor for 1999. of our seniors. through the cost of living lens. families to enjoy. While we need enforcement of our Real estate taxes finance town, In Scotch Plains, we had both All are a tribute to the benefits of traffic rules, we also want fair appli- county and school budgets in New things happen this year — we had working together as a community. cation of the law, which is why we are On February its inception. Jersey, and we often hear that Real uncontrollable cost increases, but In 1999, I instituting 6, the Recreation This year the Council advised the Estate taxes are high in New Jersey, we also had better revenues than would like a warning Commission, to- Recreation Commission that they and they are. In many ways, it is expected. Most years, we would have to continue system for gether with the should go for a $100,000 grant for unfortunate that we have to finance had to increase taxes, but we had an local government this way, but it is extraordinary amount of surplus rev- to build jaywalkers Township Coun- the improvement of Kramer Manor “In 1999, I would like cil and The Town Park and the addition of a modular what we have and we are stuck with enue — the most in our history. upon the and other it until someone finds a better way. We do not get many chances to positives minor traf- Manager took a tour of the recreation playground to another park in the facilities in Scotch Plains. Community. This grant money is State and federal governments fi- have a zero increase year, but this is our town to continue to build fic viola- nance themselves with income taxes the time to do it. We can give the has to offer tions. Our The tour provided a great deal of critical to the enhancement and de- and sales taxes. Revenues generated taxpayers a break, and still maintain upon the positives our information to the Township Coun- velopment of our parks. We would by address- strategy“ for by these taxes go up when income or the financial integrity of Scotch ing some public cil. With three new members, it was only be able to minimal work with- spending rises. Plains. We can give taxpayers this key areas of town has to offer by safety is critical to understand what the issues out it. For towns, counties and schools, break because it appears that the concern to not to“ dole were. We are also involved in another the only way to increase their rev- pressures that we are experiencing our citizens. addressing some key out addi- After that tour, we had a small park program with the County. At enues is to increase taxes each year. this year will not be there next year. This is especially true in built up In the current low inflation envi- Last year, I tional meeting to discuss the visions and the Union County Vocational-Tech- areas of concern to plans of the Recreation Commis- nical School there is large lawn on areas like the ones served by this ronment, local government and our made it a fines, but newspaper. Costs rise a little each schools will continually face the chal- priority to to educate sion. I would like to take this oppor- Raritan Road. We have met with the tunity to tell Scotch Plains residents Board of the School and with a rep- year, and to pay for those costs, a tax lenge of maintaining a high level of begin im- our citizens.” the public increase must be made. service, and, at the same time, keep provements about that the people who serve on the resentative of the County and they Unless there is a specific and com- budgets under control and keep tax in West- – Councilwoman Weinstein walking Recreation Commission are an are beginning work on a ball field at pelling reason to raise taxes more, it increases within reach of cost of liv- field’s and driv- amazing group of people. They have that location. It is a great benefit to is the obligation of towns, counties ing increases. parks, par- ing safely a true vision as to what should hap- the Township and we are grateful to and schools to try to keep any in- It will be a difficult challenge, but ticularly in Tamaques Park. We have in Westfield. pen over the next five years. the County for the help and support. crease close to the cost of living in- we must be prepared to meet it. made significant commitments to en- I have also recommended to the We discussed the purchase of open We are also inquiring as to other sure that everyone in our community Council that we look into providing space. We dis- County lands avail- can enjoy this wonderful resource. additional signage and school flash- cussed leasing land able for similar pro- Comprehensive Recreation This year, the Council has ear- ing lights on West Broad Street at from Union grams. marked more than $250,000 to give McKinley Elementary School to pro- County. We dis- Currently, the Ad our families the needed benefits of vide the necessary safety for our chil- cussed how to im- Hoc Zoo Commit- Plan Benefits All Residents park improvements. We have dedi- dren when crossing at this busy inter- prove our existing “Over the last tee is meeting to dis- cated $157,000 for the construction section. fields. Two of the several years, cuss what to do with In Scotch Plains Township of new bathroom facilities, $50,000 Finally, 1999 will also see addi- fields need major that property. We for a new picnic shelter and $30,000+ tional personnel in Public Works to work. One is Union County has are hoping to work By MARTIN L. MARKS Kramer Manor and a public-private towards refurbishing the baseball expedite the licensing and permit- had a large sur- Martin L. Marks was elected to his first four-year term the second is partnership to de- fields. We will enjoy the benefits of ting process and to improve the main- plus.” on the Scotch Plains Township Council in 1996. these investments for many years to tenance of our parks and fields. Brookside. We velop those lands. After two bus come. For the last several years, Westfield looked at some ex- – Mayor Samuel The most impor- With over 1,400 children in the cellent plans for tant part of the de- tours of Scotch soccer program and over 750 playing The parks will not be the only has set a record for the number of Plains parks baseball, there is not enough field place where residents will see im- construction permits issued. We are Kramer Manor velopment of rec- Park. reation facilities in with our Recre- space for practices and games. Also, provements. The Council unani- now on track for another record year, ation Commis- They include any municipality is the increased popularity of our adult mously backed the continuation of reflecting our commitment to cus- sion, Council- softball leagues puts an additional an ambitious infrastructure program, tomer service and improved response drainage work on the field and dig- the ability to purchase land when it man William F. strain on the amount of field space both above and below ground. We are time to permit requests. ging out the little hill in order to becomes available. Since the be- McClintock, Jr., available and the condition of the in the sixth year of a program which Our parks are one of our great- make the field bigger. Also included ginning of the year, the Council has and myself are convinced that sig- fields. will ensure the integrity of our sewer est resources and the addition of is a consolidated parking area to- been discussing an open space ref- nificant action is necessary to pre- Our plan advocates improving and infrastructure and more than one- manpower to take proper care of gether with a new modular play- erendum. We would tax each house- pare the township’s recreation facili- expanding the use of existing fields ties for the next century. third of the way through a $6 million them will ensure that Westfield ground. We did not look at plans for hold two cents, and set those mon- at Kramer Manor, Brookside and the Brookside Park. They have not been ies aside for the purchase of open That is why we have introduced field behind the south side Fire Sta- street paving program, which this families will have safe and enjoy- our comprehensive plan that will tion. Also, a new ball field will soon year includes among others, a main able visits. decided upon. Plans will be devel- space. oped for the near future in that area. This open space referendum will benefit residents of all ages and make be ready for play on Raritan Road at artery in the Fourth Ward — Willow Improving the quality of life in our recreation sites the envy of other Over the last several years, Union appear on the ballot in November. To the Vo-Tech site. Grove Road. Westfield will continue to be my goal communities. This plan builds on the We propose to create an inventory As Chairwoman of the Personnel this year and in the future. The areas County has had a large surplus. This improve and maintain the quality of five ball fields in five years program of undeveloped lands so that the Committee, it is important to me that of park improvements, public safety surplus is due to the State taking over life in Scotch Plains and to further that was introduced by Councilman Township can be well prepared to we provide our town employees with and improved customer service in the administration of the Courts and enhance our recreation program, I McClintock last year. purchase them for recreational pur- the resources to deliver the excellent our Public Work Department are just other programs. would urge that you support the Open This new proposal still has the poses when they become available. service we all want to see. This in- some of the ways in which we can The County has offered the Mu- Space Referendum in November. It acquisition and development of new In fact, there are pieces of land in ball fields as its core. However, it cludes ensuring that we have the build a better community. nicipalities a “Pocket Parks” pro- will benefit all of the citizens of Scotch Plains that are ripe for recre- gram. The County makes matching Scotch Plains. goes on to advocate new playground ation development even now. correct level of staffing for them to do I look forward to working together equipment for several parks, the de- Since the Township acquired the their jobs well. with my fellow Council members to funds available up to $100,000 for If you have any suggestions for improvements to parks. We have development, please contact my of- velopment of the former zoo prop- former zoo property, committees have This year’s budget adds additional achieve these objectives and more erty, and improvements for Scotch taken advantage of this program since fice or the Recreation Department. been formed and recommendations personnel to meet the growing de- throughout the remainder of the year. Hills Golf Club. have been made on how to develop the site. We are very enthusiastic about developing the property as a passive park with walking trails and gardens. Also, preserving the historic Frazee GEN NEXT House as a museum and/or a commu- nity center for the various senior, scouting and service organizations makes a lot of sense. The possibility of establishing an indoor sports facility on this property is an exciting option. Over the last few years, we have been erecting modular playground equipment at some of our parks. We advocate this type of equipment to be installed at Kramer Manor, Jerseyland and Haven parks by the year 2001. We are one of the few communities that can a boast our own golf club. Scotch Hills Golf Club is rich in history and a very popular recreation facility. Improvements to the club- house, establishment of a building to CONTINUED ON PAGE B-8

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But when Irma’s moved to mated by the fall. As a Fanwood perhaps none is Bag and United National Bank sought Fanwood almost resident, and an active library pa- more important approval from the Planning Board, they 10 years ago, we tron, I am very pleased at these excit- Real Tax Reforms Not than the zoning were denied. This unequal treatment were very im- ing new developments. ordinance. That’s lends the appearance of favoritism. pressed by the I have also served as a member of the because the zon- The Borough’s professional plan- small town atmosphere and commu- “Pocket Park” Committee. This project Rebates from the State ing ordinance determines what can ning consultant is currently reviewing nity spirit. At that time, however, I has certainly been quite controversial, built and where. It determines what the draft zoning ordinance. Once he had no idea I would be serving on the and there has been quite a bit of dis- By MARYANNE S. CONNELLY sort of businesses can be in a town, has made his comments and recom- how they advertise, and even how many mendations, I intend to divide it into Borough Council some seven years agreement. In fact, I have expressed employees they may have. three separate ordinances — one deal- later. my opinion on a number of occasions Maryanne S. Connelly is serving her fourth and last year as Fanwood this year will adopt a new ing with administrative matters, one First, I would like to thank my regarding the decision process. Fanwood Mayor. She was elected in 1995 after serving nine zoning ordinance. It has been in the dealing with actual zoning issues, and fellow residents for the trust they The fact is that the Pocket Park years on the at-large Borough Council. She ran an unsuccess- works for at least two years, and my one dealing with related issues such as have bestowed upon me. Secondly, I money (a Union County grant) could ful bid for Congress in 1998. colleague, Councilwoman Karen signs. would like to share some thoughts on be used for renovation of existing Schurtz, did an absolutely terrific job Because of the importance of this some areas in which I have person- parks as well as construction of new Let’s demand Yes, we are No. 2 in the amount in shepherding it through the draft ordinance to the future of Fanwood, I ally been involved. parks. I believe that parks are some- real tax reform! of federal taxes we pay but we are stage. intend to have public hearings, where For the past few months, I have what like money; you can never As Mayor and No. 49 in getting money back for Because the zoning ordinance is like witnesses will come and testify as to had the privilege of serving as the have too much, especially in Council Liaison to the Fanwood federally-funded programs like none other — for one thing, it’s huge, the pros and cons of the above issues Fanwood. Councilwoman I filling a 1-1/2 inch looseleaf binder in and several others. Memorial Library Board of Trustees. I also believe that we should hold have been in- transportation, law income loans, draft form — and because of its impor- I would like this to be done at the The Library has aggressively moved the Watson Road parcel, because we volved for 13 community block grants and edu- tance to the future of our community, it Council’s regular public meeting, and forward in its campaign to automate cannot forsee what land the borough years in the development of the mu- cation. is essential that as the Borough Coun- to be televised on TV-35. operations. will need 20 or 30 years in the future. nicipal budgets. Only one state gets less money cil considers the ordinance we must I believe it is especially important Last year, the library joined the As a member of the Pocket Park Each year the department heads back from Washington than the insure that it is carefully reviewed, that that this be done openly and in public. Libraries of Middlesex Automation committee, I have steadfastly main- have been asked to come in with a people of New Jersey. For every $1 testimony on controversial issues is Recent events have led some residents Consortium to provide online library tained that we should not spend one we send, we get 69 cents back! There taken, and that the entire process is to wonder what, if anything, the Bor- services as well as networked Internet penny more than the grant money flat operating budget. Each year we open to the public. ough or its officials have to hide. ask for more fund-raising by boards is something wrong. access. In fact, the library has a total received. As a result, the committee There are a number of critical issues After the Courier-News disclosed of seven computers available to the will soon present to council a pocket and commissions to pay for new The property-tax rebate is just an- which must be decided by the council their reporter was denied the bills list other gimmick that sounds good on public for Internet access. park proposal that is at or below the equipment, supplies or expanded pro- in adopting this ordinance. They in- — a simple list of how much was paid The library staff has also started to grant money received. grams. the surface but it does not provide clude: to whom and for what — I received We continue permanent tax Since the Planning Board hears several calls from residents. to identify new reform. I ques- appeals from decisions of the Zoning We are all aware of the brouhaha Fanwood Council Needs tion whether our Officer, should the Zoning Officer be a that developed in the wake of the Plan- sources of rev- member of the Planning Board? ning Board’s initial handling of the enues from state budget can Since new residential construction apartment house matter, which was To Take Action to Meet grants and wise “That sounds good. handle a $1 bil- could pump more children into already viewed by many as an attempt to deny investments we Fiscally responsible lion payout for overcrowded schools, should we re- the public a voice. share employees five years when quire that a member of the Board of It is much more convenient for gov- Downtown Objectives borrow equip- government. Then why it will have debt Education also be a member of the ernment officials to keep the public out By LOUIS C. JUNG ment and keep is there a problem?” repayments for Planning Board? of the process and to do business be- loans on open Should the Council follow the Plan- hind closed doors. But those of us in tightening our ning Board’s recommendation and government — elected officials and Louis C. Jung is serving his sixth year on the at-large, belts. We scrimp space preserva- Fanwood Borough Council. He was elected to three-year terms abolish the Light Industrial Zone, re- employees alike — should always re- in 1993 and 1996. and save to the – Mayor Connelly tion, transporta- placing it with commercial zoning? member that it’s not our government, point where live tion, and person The Terrill Road Affordable Hous- it’s the people’s government. Two recent opposition by a significant number of have cut out the bond repay- ing Zone provides for apartments. The citizens of Fanwood should have items empha- Fanwood residents against a proposed sized how im- fat and now are starting to cut into the ments. Should any other place in Fanwood be unfettered access to our public records, apartment complex at the former portant the Dean Oil site. muscle. This rebate plan does not ad- zoned for apartments? and to our public meetings. As the dress the education budget di- Why should the Borough require Council addresses the zoning ordi- Downtown area The DECA study (to which 500 Why? To keep our taxes down is to Fanwood lemma. The state has to step up to Belgian block curbing in parking lots, nance question, residents can be sure Fanwood people responded) showed while we maintain the level of ser- loading areas and driveways for busi- that I will fight vigorously for two citizens. The its obligation. that Fanwood residents would shop vices. Okay. That sounds good. Fis- nesses and multi-family housing? things: (1) that proper legislative hear- first was the sur- downtown even more if there were cally responsible government. Then We must work to get more than 69 Should our Zoning Ordinance be ings be held on all controversial or vey completed by Distributive Edu- additional stores available. why is there a problem? Why are cents for every dollar we send to written in such a way as to effectively disputed issues, and (2) that these hear- cation Cooperative Association The Mayor and Council established seniors anxiously looking for help so Washington. Keep this 31 cents in zone out Silver Hanger Cleaners, ings be conducted on TV-35 so that (DECA) from Scotch Plains- a new Fanwood Downtown Revital- they don’t have to sell their homes the state and use it to reduce the Fanwood Tire & Auto, Frank’s Auto confidence in the integrity of our pro- Fanwood High School. ization Committee (FDRC) this past property taxes. As elected officials Repair or Dave’s Shell? All these busi- cesses in Fanwood may be restored. The second was the outpouring of and move? Why are young people nesses presently exist, and would be CONTINUED ON PAGE B-8 working several jobs to make ends we have an obligation to represent the needs of our constituents. By the “grandfathered in,” but would find any meet? Why are fixed income fami- changes extremely difficult. lies facing financial difficulties? way, Fanwood residents will have no Is there any reason why the Bor- REFLECTIONS ON CANVAS In New Jersey the answer is prop- tax increase at the municipal level ough should prohibit internally illu- ART GALLERY & FRAMING erty taxes. There are three parts to for the third time in six years. We are minated signs on a business? Our our tax bills: municipal, county and trying to do our part. present ordinance prohibits them, but school. 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Borough Council Assemblyman Councilman Must ‘Keep Up With Times,’ Is Reimbursed for Costs; Bagger Marks CONTINUED FROM PAGE B-3 CONTINUED FROM PAGE B-6 And Not Rest on Past Laurels difficult service and endure high lev- house the golf carts, and the addition They Aren’t Getting Salaries els of emotional stress — yet they of a concession stand are also part of By ROBERT F. VIGLIANTI By THOMAS C. PERROTTA perform these services for a salary our proposal. Robert F. Viglianti is serving his 12th year as Mayor of that is comparable to that of a fast This is an aggressive plan which Mountainside after serving nine years on the Borough Coun- Thomas C. Perrotta serves as Mountainside Borough Council President. food worker. will require substantial funding. We cil, the past seven as Council President. Last year, we increased funding have been very successful in the past The $1,500 per year that our Borough Hall staff to document for nonprofit service providers. Even securing grants from the state and All of us are facilities. We now have an entirely Mountainside Borough Council the vouchers. though that increase was greater than county for recreational purposes, and proud of Moun- new police facility and we upgraded members receive on an annual basis This so-called “salary” is already the rate of inflation, it did not make of course we should continue to pur- tain-side. None both our Fire Department and Rescue is not a salary. It is in fact an expense in place with regards to our Volun- up for years of insufficient funding. sue these dollars. of us, including Squad buildings. reimbursement. teer Fire Department. Many residents Therefore, it is imperative that the We also propose that an Open Space Mountainside, In addition, we have totally re- I believe the majority of our resi- are not aware that we are currently fiscal year 2000 budget earmarks Referendum be placed on this can survive on vamped our town center, renovated dents, regardless of their political paying our Fire Department and our additional funds to be used strictly to November’s ballot. If adopted by the past accom- our Borough Hall, added a commu- persuasion, would agree that any Rescue Squad. increase the salaries of direct care citizens of Scotch Plains, it would set plishments. We all must move for- nity room, revamped our community volunteer position should not be a For example, the Fire Chief has a providers who work for nonprofit aside two tax points for the acquisi- ward and “keep up with the times.” pool, upgraded our library, and im- financial burden. “salary,” called a clothing allowance, groups that provide services which tion and development of open spaces When I became Mayor in 1988 there proved both major and lesser roads. Some would argue that each and of approximately $1,000. This is ex- the State cannot provide with the such as ball parks. were several serious problems con- We have also prevailed on the State of every expense must be itemized. I pected to increase to $1,400 this year. same high quality and low cost. This could generate nearly $2 mil- fronting the Borough. They included New Jersey to modernize the inter- personally would not have a problem The Chief also has the use of a bor- The final budget adopted by the lion over the next 10 years. Also, a $1 disposing of our sanitary sewage, edu- section of Route 22 and New Provi- documenting each and every expense ough car at all times. Legislature will meet our state’s million bond issue can supplement cating our high school students, and dence Road. to the penny. I do not, however, feel I would be the first to state emphati- spending obligations — from educa- any additional two funds necessary the Borough’s aging buildings and A fourth problem, which we have this is the correct or sensible proce- cally that he needs and deserves this tion to health care to open space — to make our recreational facilities infrastructure. not fully solved, is a shortage of vol- dure to adopt. “salary” and car. At the risk of losing while providing significant property something to be proud of. This plan, The first major problem was the unteers for both our Rescue Squad I feel that if the Mayor and Council your volunteers, should we now ask tax relief to homeowners and main- if adopted, will have no impact on the Borough’s status with the Rahway and our Fire Department. had to submit vouchers for every our Fire Department members to docu- taining a healthy surplus. 1999 Municipal budget or taxes. Valley Sewer Authority. I have been calling for more volun- allowable expense, not only would ment their so called “salaries.” Even though this plan is being In 1988 the Borough’s sanitary sew- teers for several years. In 1998 the the total exceed the “salary” being I hope this column clarifies some proposed by Bill McClintock and age flowed into the Rahway Valley shortage became critical. A major re- proposed, but it would also result in of the misinformation which is being Councilman myself, the lone Republicans on the Sewage Authority system under an cruitment campaign did not entirely an additional expense to our resi- presented throughout our commu- Township Council, it does not have agreement we made with Cranford in resolve the shortage, and so your gov- dents in the number of hours it takes nity. to be a partisan initiative. We hope 1951. Under the agreement with erning body took other steps to assure Albano the entire Council will get behind Cranford, we were not a member of that coverage was not interrupted for CONTINUED FROM PAGE B-5 this program, and more importantly, the Authority and we had limited flow these services, especially for the Res- business of government in town hall. we encourage all of Scotch Plains to rights. cue Squad. Even the slightest appearance of rally behind these efforts. The fact that we were not a mem- We immediately assigned two po- Assemblyman Augustine impropriety must be avoided if we, the This is a real “Quality of Life” ber meant we had no vote on Au- lice officers, who were fully trained as public servants, are to secure the pub- proposal that can have positive ben- thority decisions, we had no owner- EMTs and as a paramedic, to bolster CONTINUED FROM PAGE B-3 lic trust. The ordinance is a giant step efits for citizens of all ages for many ship interest in the Authority’s fa- the squad’s day time response capa- collect on the ticket, then the motorist restitution from the shop. My bill would forward for clean, accountable gov- years to come. cilities, and we had no call on addi- bility. We also hired a fully trained cannot be held liable for the fine. implement various options for recourse ernment and will help our town gov- tional flow rights when they became EMT person to work as a girl Friday This legislation unanimously passed for the consumer and would set in mo- ernment perform their public duties available. at Borough Hall and further bolster the Assembly last December, and I am tion a process to suspend the license to more effectively and responsively. In the 40 years that had passed the squad’s daytime response capa- hopeful it will proceed through the State operate for a repeat offender. The key to our success as local Councilman Jung since the Borough made the agree bility. Senate by the end of this year. This legislation, which was recently leaders is to be more responsive to with Cranford, we had outgrown our In 1999, we will be providing addi- our constituents in all phases of gov- We are all aware of the many distrac- featured in the Wall Street Journal and CONTINUED FROM PAGE B-7 flow rights, the fees we were paying to tional financial support by increasing tions on the road while driving. But I on NBC Nightly News, combines con- ernment. As Chairman of the Build- dispose of our sewage had increased the amount of clothing allowance that am amazed by the constant introduc- sumer protection with animal rights. ing and Town Property Committee January. Mayor Maryanne S. Connelly dramatically, and the money we paid is given to each firefighter and by tion of technological advances for in- Throughout the United States, one and a member of the Public Works appointed me as Council Liaison. the Authority had helped to purchase assisting the squad to pay a per call side the car. First, there were radios, million needle-stick injuries occur each Committee, I am sensitive to the The new members of the committee new treatment plants and facilities stipend to their members. But these then eight-tracks, then cassette decks. year placing health care workers at risk concerns of the taxpayers regarding came out of the highly successful Fanwood which we did not own. measures along will not be enough. If Now, personal computers are available for exposure to deadly diseases includ- the delays associated with obtaining Community Assessment Committee pro- Outgrowing our flow rights resulted we are to continue the delivery of for the automobile dashboard. ing Hepatitis and HIV infection. a building permit. cess of the past two years, which identi- in litigation and a moratorium, which these services through volunteers, I I cannot fathom the amount of dis- When a health care worker is injured That is why this year, we have fied the downtown area as the most im- halted development, both new and must emphasize that both our Rescue traction that this will cause. And of by a needle-stick, he or she must un- taken steps to improve staffing levels portant area for Fanwood to improve. renovations, for several years. Squad and Fire Department need more course there’s the car phone - probably dergo not only a series of tests, but at the Building Department to en- FDRC is holding monthly meetings. We eventually settled the litigation. volunteers. the most helpful, but also the most months of emotional and psychologi- hance customer service. I am every impressed with the sin- Under the settlement the moratorium I am happy to report that we have contentious, invention thus far. cal trauma, anxiety, side effects of drugs We are also improving town ser- cerity and commitment of the commit- was lifted, we have the flow rights we been able to find solutions to these The New England Journal of Medi- for treatment, discrimination, and pos- vices by expanding the Westfield tee. FDRC has adopted a mission state- will need for the foreseeable future, problems and still maintain cine has found that using a cellular sible job loss. Memorial Library hours to include ment – To create and maintain a down- Mountainside’s position as one of the phone was associated with a risk of Why are health care workers sub- town that: supports a healthy business and Mountainside will be a member Sundays. For a minimal cost— only and professional community; Encour- of the Authority. Membership gives most financially sound communities having a motor vehicle collision that jected to these perils every day when $14,000 in this year’s budget— we in Union County. was about four times as high as that safer alternatives to the conventional ages people to spend time there; projects us a vote, an ownership interest in are able to open the library an extra a clear identify and fosters community Authority assets, and the same right Three key facts, which are a mea- among those drivers when they were needles have been available for ap- day a week thereby providing addi- pride and, that it is as well kept as the as other members if we need flow sure of a community’s financial well- not using the phone. Nevertheless, I proximately a decade? Because health tional opportunities for families and borough’s neighborhoods. rights and they become available in being, tell the story: recognize the peace of mind and conve- care facilities opt for the less expensive students to take advantage of all the FDRC has already undertaken sev- the future. 1. We enjoy the lowest effective tax nience that a car phone can provide. traditional syringe. educational and literary resources eral activities, including helping to fa- Lifting the moratorium allowed us rate in all of Union County, and for the It is neither practical nor feasible to The figures that I reviewed estimate the facility has to offer. cilitate a new Fanwood Business and to welcome Sony Theater, Brighton past seven years, 1990-1997. simply abolish the use of car phones or that the cost to provide the workers of a We will also study a plan to enter Professional Association; reviewing Gardens and several other new addi- Mountainside has had the third lowest other technological advances. I introduced 300-bed hospital with safety integrated into a regional partnership with sur- and making recommendations from a tions to our real estate tax base. increase in taxes in all of Union legislation creating a Driver Distraction needles is an additional $75,000. Is that rounding communities in order to downtown physical improvement plan A second major problem was that County. and Highway Safety Task Force in an too much to pay when it could easily expand the resources of our library at proposed by an outside consultant and Mountainside’s high school students 2. We enjoy the second highest re- attempt to assess the risks that drivers save at least one life? I don’t think so. a limited cost. our Borough Engineer; surveying busi- were being educated in the most ex- sale value of our homes, and incur while their attention is diverted. That is why I introduced legislation This plan is consistent with a move- nesses to develop a dumpster location pensive regional system in all of New 3. We have maintained a very low I believe it is necessary for profes- requiring New Jersey health care facili- ment in the State Legislature to en- plan, and discussing how to obtain Jersey. debt ratio. sionals to evaluate these risks and de- ties to use needles and other sharp de- courage municipalities to share ser- direct community input. This administration, with the sup- How did we do this? termine what can be done to improve vices with integrated safety features. vices. In fact, state funding will soon On the last item, FDRC has come up port and expertise of our local Board First, and foremost, we have been the safety of our drivers while simulta- This problem is not restricted to New be available to study the positives of with a great idea – facilitate a series of of Education, led the movement for careful in spending our tax dollars. neously allowing them as much secu- Jersey - at least 12 other states are combining the Westfield Memorial town meetings to get input on how the de-regionalization. We were success- Second, we have tried to be cre- rity as possible. currently considering similar legisla- Dean Oil site could be developed. The Each year, thousands of people open tion. Now is the time for our state to be Library’s resources with our neigh- FDRC would also like to meet with ful. Today our high school students ative in finding revenue sources other boring communities. than tax dollars from our homeowners. their hearts and homes to cats and dogs a leader and insist that all available developers who are interested in are being educated at the Governor Furthermore, under Governor Fanwood opportunities. Some of the areas where this effort that they have bought from pet stores. precautions be taken to protect the dedi- Livingston High School in Berkeley Unfortunately, there have been many cated men and women who care for the Christine Todd Whitman’s plan, state I have heard from many Fanwood Heights. has been most productive are the fol- aid to towns that share services will citizens regarding the proposed apart- lowing: instances in which consumers have un- sick and infirmed. A third problem was the Borough’s wittingly purchased animals that had These are just some of the bills I am not be cut, ensuring that the benefits ment complex, and not one of whom aging buildings, the condition of our 1. When funding was available of shared services stay in the commu- supported the idea. They all wanted from other governmental sources to pre-existing health problems. working on in response to the concerns streets, and the appearance of our To protect consumers who unknow- raised by my constituents. While these nities involved. some form or combination of retail downtown center. get things done we have aggressively ingly purchase sick animals from pet initiatives may not always be front- As a public official, I believe in stores, light commercial and/or profes- Our emergency services received a pursued it. May of our infrastructure stores, I have sponsored a bill that page news, I hope they will help to giving Westfield residents the great- sional buildings. top priority as we modernized our CONTINUED ON PAGE B-11 would allow the pet owner to obtain better the quality of life for the residents est value possible for their tax dol- It seems to me that Fanwood should of District 22 and New Jersey as a lars. We can best achieve this by take some proactive steps to ensure this whole. As always, I welcome your ideas putting public service before poli- type of development in downtown and input. tics, and by maximizing town ser- Fanwood. Examples might include pur- If you have any comments about vices at a minimum cost. suing the option of eminent domain, I look forward to working with my negotiating with potential developers anything you have read here, or any and/or having the Fanwood Downtown other matter, please feel free to contact colleagues this year to make our citi- zens proud of their town and of their Revitalization Committee meet with me at 1811 Springfield Avenue, New potential developers. Providence, 07974. town government.

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From the Desk of the Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders

1999 Freeholder Programs Improving Education; Funding Union County Programs, Aimed At Pupils, Downtowns; Arts & Humanities Is A Priority Grants Paving the Way Providing Access To Immunizations By MARY RUOTOLO Mary Ruotolo of Westfield was appointed to the Union Into the 21st Century By NICHOLAS P. SCUTARI County Board of Chosen Freeholders last year. She By DANIEL P. SULLIVAN filled the seat of former Freeholder turned County Nicholas P. Scutari of Linden was elected to a three-year Counsel, Carol Cohen, also of Westfield. Freeholder Daniel P. Sullivan of Elizabeth was appointed to the term on the at-large Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- Ruotolo was elected to a full term this past November. Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders in 1995 to ers in 1996. He is serving as Chairman this year after holding fill an unexpired term. He was elected to a three-year the Vice Chairmanship in 1998. The impor- essential part of every educational term later that year and again in 1998. tance of a good experience. for new computers, software and In Union of all ages take advantage of this In 1999, this successful program As Vice County, nearly program, whether they seek job train- education can- Chairman of the teacher training. not be over- will continue into a second phase. When I developed this program half a million ing, a new career, or higher educa- All public school teachers in Union Union County people live in an tion at a four-year college. stated. In today’s Board of Chosen last year, I said that we must ensure world, a rigor- County are invited to apply for grants that every pupil has access to a com- area just over Downtown Union County will pro- for classroom/library computer hard- Freeholders, and 100 square miles. It is a county of vide grants to municipalities to reno- ous education is essential for getting Chairman last puter and modern software by the a good job and raising our families’ ware, software, peripherals, or for end of the year 2000. great diversity, where urban centers vate and improve their downtown teacher technology training scholar- year, I am proud to say that this like Elizabeth and Plainfield co-ex- business districts. These areas are, in standards of living. For our children, county is laying the foundation to “Project Pocket Parks” provided this is truer with each passing year. ships for workshops, conferences and $3.2 million in matching grants ist with natural resources like the many ways, the heart of their com- seminars. make this county a regional leader as Watchung Reservation and our 5,500 munities, yet they face constant pres- Since joining the Freeholder Board we enter the 21st century. among the county’s 21 municipali- in 1998, I have made improving The Freeholders contributed more acres of county parks. sure from stores on the highways and than computers to our schools and This county has many advantages CONTINUED ON PAGE B-11 The Board of Chosen Freeholders in nearby malls. We hope that by education a top priority. I was proud that could make it a leader in jobs, to spearhead the Freeholder Board’s communities. In 1998, we launched is the nine-member elected body that beautifying this county’s downtown the HEART (History, Education Arts economic opportunity and quality of Pre-Season sets the policies and direction of areas we can strengthen our commu- new Access 2000 program. life for our 500,000 residents. We are Access 2000 provided $3.2 mil- Reaching Thousands) Grants. The Union County Government. We are nities and support these small busi- program provides grants to artists, a transportation hub for the nation, Air Conditioning responsible for ensuring economic nesses. lion in matching grants to public with Port Elizabeth, the largest cargo school districts in Union County to artisans, musicians, historians, writ- growth in the county’s 21 munici- Finally, I developed a Mobile Im- ers and actors to highlight the talent port on the East Coast, Newark In- Sale!! palities, protecting the county’s natu- munization Program, which will ensure that by the year 2000, every ternational Airport, passenger and pupil will have access to new com- and creativity in Union County. ral resources and ensuring that county travel to municipalities to inoculate As the poet Amy Lowell observed, freight rail lines and several major programs and services are delivered children against common childhood puters and high-speed Internet ac- highways all converging in an area cess and every teacher will have ac- “Art is the desire of a man to express in an efficient, effective manner. diseases in their communities. We himself, to record the reactions of his of less than 100 square miles. As Chairman of the Freeholder want to ensure that every child has cess to training in computers and Some of the nation’s largest com- technology. personality to the world he lives in.” Board, I am proud to say that we plan access to immunization before they HEART grants give our local artists, panies are in Union County – in part to deliver a county budget with a start school. We provided Westfield schools because of our access to interna- with $158,910 for new computers performers and scholars the oppor- slight decrease over last year’s spend- I also ensured that three programs tunity to share their work with the tional transportation and in part be- ing plan – the third such cut in three we began last year will continue to be and teacher training. The Scotch cause of a highly trained, highly- Plains-Fanwood School District re- community. consecutive years. This should result funded. The Access 2000 program, The grant recipients span the spec- educated workforce. in a reduction in the county portion which will ensure that every pupil in ceived $124,020 for computers and Also contributing to our quality of networking. Mountainside students trum of musical, visual and written of property taxes for most residents. Union County has access to state-of- arts, culture and the humanities and life is a 5,500-acre system of parks We plan to do so without any reduc- the-art computers and software, is will benefit from $16,860 in new and our commitment to open space. computers. include local organizations, educa- tions in the quality or scope of ser- continuing to make grants to help tional institutions and individual art- Finally, we are home to a nationally vices the residents of Union County cash-strapped districts afford new With Access 2000, the County gave recognized county college and one of our schools a leg-up on improving ists. expect. computers, training, software and We have given priority to projects the state’s largest universities. Union County provides a wide ar- technology. their technological capabilities and Last year, this board took mea- making computers a part of every that involve children or multi-gen- ray of services, including: mainte- Project Pocket Parks will continue erational audiences, that showcase sures to make better use of these nance of 170 miles of county road- providing municipalities with match- teacher’s toolbox. As we reach the resources. To ensure that our chil- Avoid dawn of the 21st century, we recog- Union County-based artists or his- ways; a world-class county parks ing grants to create or improve town torical resources, and that comple- dren will be educated for the work- nize that computers are not a fad or place of the 21st century, we devel- Mid-Summer and recreation system boasting 21 parks, ballfields and recreational ar- ment the educational system and col- parks and three golf courses; ser- eas. And the HEART Grant program an extracurricular activity. oped Access 2000, which provides vices like the senior nutrition pro- will continue funding cultural, his- Computer training has become an CONTINUED ON PAGE B-11 matching grants to school districts Breakdowns gram which serves hot meals to toric and educational programs for This spring, get a new air homebound persons; and the Union County residents. conditioning system and Paratransit system, which helps As a county government, we want Custom Westfield Art people with disabilities and senior to ensure that we maintain a high save up to 50% on your citizens live more independent lives. quality of life for Union County resi- electric bill. Get a 5 year In addition, I initiated three new dents. Ultimately, a high quality of programs this year, directed at en- life also helps preserve businesses parts & labor warranty. We hancing the quality of life for Union and can help bring businesses to the offer 52 years of expert County residents. area in search of motivated, quali- Through the Freeholder Scholars fied employees. The programs we Specially Priced at installations. Visit our new program, this board will pay the way Westfield showroom to see are pursuing are investments in the $ 00 through Union County College for long-term safety, health and pros- 22. each the newest equipment made any resident who receives a “B” av- perity of this county which will pay erage or better. We want to see people off in a number of ways. by York. If your equipment is over 15 years old, now is Welfare Assistance, Helping the time to change it for a 1st in Series 2nd in Series new high efficiency York Seniors Through Div. of Aging Hand-Painted Relief Sculpture unit and get up to a $550 Gift BoxedBoxedGift 4”Diameter utility rebate. 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By LINDA d. STENDER By ALEXANDER MIRABELLA By CHESTER HOLMES Alexander Mirabella of Roselle Park was elected to his first, three-year term on the Chester Holmes of Rahway was elected to the at-large Union County Board of Linda d. Stender of Fanwood is serving her sixth year on the Union county Board Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders in 1997. of Chosen Freeholders. Elected in 1993 and relected in 1996, she is a former Mayor Chosen Freeholders in 1997. and Borough Councilwoman in Fanwood. Three money at the state and federal levels The Union cuts and improved services. One of the municipal officials and shade tree words could of government. Our efforts are pay- County Board The growing importance of the more endearing commission representatives from be used to de- ing off here at home. of Chosen global marketplace requires efficient features of the throughout the county to hear sev- scribe the We’re continuing to reduce the Freeholders transportation of goods and services. Union County eral expert speakers. 1999 Union amount of the budget raised through can point to A well-maintained, continuously im- landscape is our James Nichnadowicz of the County bud- property taxes each year because we’ve many accom- proved transportation network is an trees. Whether Rutgers Cooperative Extension of get and the been able to cut wasteful spending, plishments. essential foundation for economic process used I’m particu- growth. we enjoy their Union County spoke about the Mas- streamline purchasing and consolidate to ensure a larly proud of This year the Freeholder Board is beauty in parks ter Tree Steward Program. Michael services over the past two years. But third year those efforts at delivering efficient, prac- two actions reinvesting in our long-neglected roads, or backyards, D’Errico, a forester with the New the Free- bridges and other transportation infra- without a tical county government do not come at along narrow Jersey Forest Service, discussed the county tax increase: faster, smarter, holder Board took this year to ad- structure with a five-year, $10 million neighborhood roads or busy city state’s Community Forestry Act. Lee the expense of innovative services and dress problems left over from earlier plan that will create jobs while im- leaner. projects designed to keep Union County streets, on hillsides or front lawns, Gilman, a representative of Bartlett It’s a daunting task to analyze all this decade. proving and rebuilding our roads. competitive into the new millennium. Just last month, this board settled Remarkably, this plan will not re- the components of a budget that totals Nor does a lean budget mean we in the neighborhood of $280 million. a long-standing dispute with Bergen sult in new spending by the County. can ignore our responsibility to com- County over garbage. Under the le- But that’s what the Finance Commit- We will mostly use funding that was ply with state and Federal mandates gal settlement, Bergen County will previously approved, but unspent as tee of the Union County Board of – which amount to nearly 80 percent pay Union County $38 million for our roads deteriorated early in this “For these and other reasons, the health Chosen Freeholders did while search- of the county budget – or to maintain its share of debt on the Union County decade. Even better, getting these of our trees is an important quality of ing for ways to trim expenses and still our county roads and bridges. The Resource Recovery Facility. This is projects underway will qualify Union deliver high-quality services to the real challenge in the budget process a tremendous victory for Union County for state funds to help pay for life issue throughout Union County.” residents of Union County. is maintaining the highest quality of County and our successful efforts to our efforts. As Chairman of the Finance Com- services while constantly learning slash the debt on the incinerator. We will begin our effort this spring – Freeholder Stender mittee, it was my job to see that we new ways to accomplish more with a This Freeholder Board inherited with the repaving of 18 streets looked for opportunities to cut costs limited amount of resources. the Resource Recovery Facility and throughout the County, including at every angle. That task was made Our budget management and grant its debt. Court decisions deregulating busy corridors like North Avenue easier because we are fortunate in acquisition efforts have made it pos- the state’s garbage system forced us and Midway Avenue in Westfield, Union County to have a County sible for Union County to continue to to make difficult choices and take Fanwood and Scotch Plains. Three diligent action. We began with a bridges and 12 intersection are on trees are a feast for our senses. Tree Experts, talked about the care and Manager who presented a good bud- fully fund the Access 2000 Program get to us in the first place. And we new lease agreement with Ogden our priority list, including several in But apart from their beauty, the planting of street trees, and Frank that is focused on computer access continued to ask our department Martin, the operator of the facility, Westfield. trees of Union County serve a num- Dann, Jr., Director of the Union County and training for students and teach- heads to do more with less. that saved the county millions of Near to my own heart is construc- ber of other important roles in our Division of Public Works, spoke about ers throughout the county. dollars last year. tion of the new Lawrence Street The current county budget reflects We are also moving forward with lives. Trees generate oxygen and clean the renewed efforts of the Union County our emphasis on containing costs This innovative move averted a bridge over the Rahway River. This pollution from our air and water- Shade Tree Advisory Board. our “Pocket Parks” Program to pre- potential catastrophe that would have bridge closed in 1996, following the and stabilizing the tax rate. Our ef- serve and enhance our open spaces ways. They increase residential and It is encouraging to see that so forts were successful in that the tax cost taxpayers $280 million. With finding of serious structural prob- commercial property values. They many people recognize that trees are and the county’s HEART Grants pro- the Bergen settlement, the facility’s lems in the 87-year-old span. rate on assessed property for Union gram that brings innovative arts edu- reduce soil erosion and traffic noise. an important part of our ecosystem. debt is down to $35 million, what it This bridge carried literally thou- County residents will drop about a cation to our schools. Properly placed, trees provide pri- Together we are taking steps to ensure was when it opened. County taxpay- sands of trucks between Union and half-cent in 1999 — making this the Road improvements, a scholarship ers are the beneficiaries of this sound Middlesex Counties on a daily basis; vacy for homeowners and they shield that future generations may enjoy the third consecutive year with no county program for Union County College fiscal management. that traffic has been redirected to our homes and businesses against wonders of Union County’s trees. tax increase. students, efforts to rejuvenate our The Freeholders created the De- local roads, causing congestion and wind, snow and summertime heat. One of the first coordinated steps At the same time, the share of the downtown areas, and a program to partment of Economic Development disturbing neighborhoods. I made For these and other reasons, the to be taken by the Union County budget raised through property taxes launch a Mobile Immunization Clinic in 1997 with the objective of putting getting a replacement built a priority health of our trees is an important Freeholders and the Shade Tree Ad- will be under 53 percent – a reduc- – these are some of the initiatives Union County back to work and when I joined the Freeholder Board quality of life issue throughout Union visory Board is a ceremonial plant- tion of more than 6 percent since included in the 1999 budget. They making it a great place to do busi- in 1998. County. But their environmental and ing of 21 white oak trees at noon on 1994. That is possible because we would not be possible without our ness. Our economic success has ben- I’m happy to report that a new, financial benefits to the residents of April 30 in observance of Arbor Day. are utilizing smarter, more aggres- vigilant efforts to deliver efficient efited businesses and taxpayers as wider bridge is under construction Union County are in jeopardy. One white oak – the Union County sive methods of procuring grant government in Union County. we provided successive years of tax and will open on schedule this fall. Hundreds of trees were damaged tree — is to be planted in each of the or destroyed last year in a ferocious county’s 21 municipalities to sym- Labor Day storm. Other mature trees bolize our unified effort to usher in a Parks Renovations and Union County Festivals in the county’s older communities greener, healthier 21st century. are getting old and dying. Other plans are being developed, As the Freeholder Board’s liaison such as linking up with Union County Offer Many Opportunities For Residents to the Union County Shade Tree College’s Historic Tree Project to plant Advisory Board, I am determined to seedlings grown from seeds and cut- By DEBORAH P. SCANLON see that we give our trees the atten- tings of historic New Jersey trees. The Deborah P. Scanlon of Union was elected to a three-year term on the Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders in 1997. tion they deserve. That is why the seedlings include offspring of trees Freeholders sponsored a county-wide that were standing during the Revolu- Spring is in to enjoy the great outdoors. There’s We are currently completing a our playgrounds and golf courses, I Shade Tree Education Conference tionary War at the battles of Spring- the air, flowers no better time to appreciate the won- three-year program which will see am also happy to report that Union on March 16 to discuss our shade tree field, Monmouth and Princeton. and trees are in ders of Union County’s parks. all playgrounds in our parks being County is taking steps to rejuvenate inventory and efforts to replace aged It will take years to replace the stately bloom and day- It’s no accident that Union County replaced with state-of-the-art equip- Upper Echo Lake and plant native and storm-damaged trees in Union trees we lose each day. That is why we light savings operates one of the finest park sys- ment and safety features. trees and vegetation to stabilize the County. have to begin the replanting process means more tems in New Jersey. The Board of The Watchung Reservation Loop banks of the Rahway River and pre- The conference attracted dozens of now without any further delay. hours in the day Chosen Freeholders and the Union area now boasts the largest play- vent erosion. County Division of Parks and Recre- ground in the area, encompassing Back at the Watchung Reserva- ation are dedicated to keeping our 26 nearly one acre. Children can’t be- tion, work continues on the restora- county parks pleasant, safe and af- lieve the dreamland created espe- tion of the pre-Civil War deserted fordable for the cially for them. village of Feltville and a tour of the 500,000 people Golfers will 130-acre grounds will be conducted who call Union also be pleased on Sunday, April 18. County their “It’s no accident that to know that At the nearby Watchung Stables in home. the renova- Mountainside, daytime and evening As the Free- Union County operates tions to the horseback riding sessions for adults holder Board’s one of the finest park County’s golf have resumed. liaison to the courses are in Special events, guaranteed to offer Parks and Rec- systems in New Jersey.” the home something for everyone, are planned reation Advi- – Freeholder Scanlon stretch. The throughout the coming months. Our sory Board, I computerized Summer Arts Festival in Echo Lake am pleased to reservation Park will feature quality entertain- note some of the system has ment ranging from the New Jersey improvements to the Union County made playing conditions more plea- Symphony Orchestra to the Party Park System and the many upcoming surable and eliminated the early Dolls. events of interest to Union County morning line-ups to get a tee time. At Nomahegan Park, plans are residents. Physical restoration of the Ash underway for the second annual in- It is also worth noting that for the Brook Golf Course in Scotch Plains stallment of Jersey Jazz by the Lake, first time in more than 20 years there and the Galloping Hill Golf Course a weekend festival inaugurated last will be no increases in recreational is nearing completion and we look September with performances by a fees at county facilities this year. The forward to welcoming golfers back range of musicians including the leg- Freeholders are taking this step as to full play at both of these courses by endary Lionel Hampton. part of their promise to keep the cost the end of the year. A Blues Festival is planned for of county services at a steady level. In addition to the developments at Sunday, July 4, in Cedar Brook Park and the popular Kids Kingdom playland for children will visit three county parks this summer. 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PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood Thursday, April 15, 1999 Page B-11 Mountainside Mayor Freeholder Mingo SSStaff Guest Columns CONTINUED FROM PAGE B-8 CONTINUED FROM PAGE B-9 improvements were paid for either di- residents who participate in the recre- tion to work – two of the most difficult able to them. rectly by other governmental bodies or ation programs and services. It also en- barriers to employment for people on Last year we also developed the with grants, not with your local tax dol- abled us to revamp the entire pool staff welfare. ElderCare program, which runs educa- lars. Most recently we obtained a grant of for this past year. Today, businesses across the county, tional programs in senior centers around Eliminating Leveling in Math, $25,000 for our Board of Education to The new Recreational Department and in other counties, are calling on the county to help older persons avoid use in renovating its softball fields. added or expanded activities in 1998 for Union County to provide them with em- accidents and falls, which could rob them 2. When alternate revenue sources are children’s soccer, basketball and soft- ployees, because they know they will of their independence. This program has English Would Be Disservice available we develop them. In 1997 the ball. Senior citizen exercise classes were receive highly-trained workers who are produced materials and informational state was going to build a radio transmis- also expanded. eager for employment. And in return, classes to help senior citizens stay safer sion tower on the chapel island in the We have recently installed an “ice former long-term Welfare recipients are and healthier. To SP-F Middle School Kids middle of Route 22 and rent the tower. It skating rink” in the rear of Borough gaining employment, independence and For persons who have become new opportunities and moving off of the homebound and critically ill, the Free- By SUSAN M. DYCKMAN would have been a major eyesore at that Hall, which will provide a safe area for Susan M. Dyckman, of Fanwood, cov- The system is designed to help teach- location and the state would have col- skating for all residents. It will be lighted, Welfare rolls. holder Board formed a partnership last Union County’s Division on Aging ers the Scotch Plains-Fanwood Board of ers create a learning environment that lected the rent. We successfully resisted there is outside rest room facilities near year with the Center for Hope Hospice. also works hard to ensure that the people Through this partnership, older persons Education for The Times of Scotch allows individuals to be comfortable the state’s plans. Today the tower stands by and on weekends we will have super- Plains-Fanwood. vised bonfires. it serves have the opportunity to continue across the county will be eligible for in their own styles. It challenges both behind the trees in the back of Borough to live in the community of their choice. hospice care, assistance and services in Hall and the Borough is collecting rent For 1999 we have added a new mem- * * * * * student and teacher to stretch beyond Union County has expanded its senior their hour of need. Elimination of leveling in mathemat- their comfort zone to a more complete totally about $60,000 per year. ber to the staff of the Recreational De- nutrition program, which provides hot The Board of Chosen Freeholders wants 3. As non-residential tax payers come partment. This addition, together with ics and English would be a grave dis- learning experience. meals to older persons. to provide services that help people service to the academically-talented This new approach is in its infancy to Mountainside we make sure that they the opening of our new community room, We developed a toll-free information achieve their own goals. Often, a small pay their fair share. This is not just real will make possible a host of new pro- line that connects senior citizens with all amount of help can make the difference middle school students in the Scotch with only a small percentage of teach- estate tax dollars. For example, we have grams for both our children and adult areas of assistance. Last year, this county between continued independence and the Plains-Fanwood School District, a dis- ers participating to date. It will take in place an ordinance requiring sewer residents. reached out to senior citizens in all 21 need for ongoing care and assistance. trict whose mission is to “provide an years before the system is operating hook up fees which has recouped part of For 1999, these new programs in- municipalities to provide them with in- Providing that help is one of the things academic environment which values effectively to the benefit of all students. the money we paid Rahway Valley Sewer clude a community room day for fifth- to formation on property tax breaks avail- we, as Freeholders, are proudest of. excellence, initiative, and diversity.” To those administrators who are con- Authority for increasing our flow rights. eighth-graders for two hours after school Parents of these youngsters should sidering eliminating subject leveling, We expect to recoup more of this money several days a week; a skating party, a no more stand for a one-size-fits-all or adopting an ambivalent flexible as new businesses move into town. softball clinic, a program for pre- approach to education than do parents grouping approach: proceed with cau- Our Future – schoolers called munchkin boogie, a of children with learning and/or physi- tion. The work that has been done has flag football league, a five-to-six week Freeholder Sullivan Do not do away with a program that positioned Mountainside to look to the basketball league at the pool basketball cal disabilities. While this district is rightly commit- offers an opportunity to nourish the 21st century with great confidence and courts, and physical fitness classes for CONTINUED FROM PAGE B-9 adults. ted to developing creative solutions for academically-talented students in our hope. Mountainside’s demographics are nationally-known jazz, blues, soul and undergoing a very healthy change be- The principal purpose of the new ties to improve existing parks and pre- the diversified needs of special educa- middle schools until you’ve got some- serve open space. Last year, this board gospel musicians. tion students, it seems hard-pressed to thing better to offer them. An educa- cause young couples are moving into community room is for the residents of also renovated county ballfields and play- Finally, we worked hard to build inter- town. It will be a priority of this govern- Mountainside to use for recreation, meet- find equally creative answers to the tion limited to the confines of “thor- grounds – a much-needed effort that national ties between this county and needs of advanced learners. We have a ough and efficient” is not, and should ing body to ensure that Mountainside ings and social events. brought them up to modern safety stan- business centers around the world. We lives up to the hopes and expectations of But when not needed for these pur- dards and gave children new equipment hosted a delegation from our sister city, responsibility to them, too. never be, the hallmark for the Scotch these young families. Concretely this poses we will rent it out to other groups and playing areas. Wenzhou, China, a thriving industrial At present, the program structured Plains-Fanwood schools. means a first rate educational system, for educational and meeting events. In We also purchased a 14-acre parcel of area with billions of dollars in trade. We to meet the needs of gifted youngsters All children, regardless of academic effective public safety and emergency order to provide the additional parking land along the Elizabeth River, preserv- also worked with delegations from Saudi in both the elementary and middle ability, should have the backing of our services, a wide variety of recreational spaces that use community room will ing it from development. Arabia, Portugal and Luxembourg in an schools is TIB — Thinking Is Basic. professional and financial resources programs and a governing body which require, we applied for and received a Many residents have enjoyed the effort to foster economic investment and Using a mysterious formula that con- necessary to achieve their individual is fully responsive to your hopes and $185,000 grant from the state to con- results of the HEART Grants pro- business with this region. siders a student’s grades, IQ and stan- potential. If employed properly, ability expectations, including maintenance of struct a paid permit parking lot across gram we developed. This program This board has made investments in dardized test scores to determine eligi- grouping has the power to enhance the the fiscal responsibility for which Route 22 near the library. funded artists, historians, musicians, our future and in our quality of life a bility, the TIB program invites a very learning experience of every student Mountainside is noted. The Mountainside Public Library has theater groups and other cultural pro- priority. As we enter the 21st century, Our local Board of Education is to be increased the number of public access small percentage of students to partici- by matching instructional strategies grams around the county. We also these investments will make Union pate in grade-appropriate enrichment with student needs. commended for its work on our educa- computers from three to five, with one presented the Jersey Jazz by the Lake County a better place to live, learn and tional system. each dedicated for the Children’ Room festival of music and food, held at work for our residents and their children, opportunities during the school year. The board met the challenge posed by and the Youth Adult corner. The library Nomahegan Park, with headliner which is our strongest mandate as elected Thankfully, that formula is presently de-regionalization of providing for a also runs a regular schedule of Internet Lionel Hampton and a full slate of officials. under review to determine its effec- first-rate education for our high school classes for adults. tiveness. Editor’s Note students. The district’s Strategic Plan The library has a collection of edu- Elimination of leveling presents a As a special feature to this covers the areas of curriculum stan- cational CD-Rom software which it tremendous challenge to classroom dards, teaching staff, communications, has updated on its computers and which teachers. They must serve the highly- edition, we have invited our staff students and facilities. The board has is especially useful for young people. Councilman Walsh divergent range of abilities found in and free-lance writers to pen underway studies to evaluate and re- This year it started a collection of books today’s classroom. If all are up to the guest opinion columns. write the current curriculum. on tape for young people, with dona- CONTINUED FROM PAGE B-5 task, it could make for an exciting, Since today’s newspaper is be- Equipment in the science labs is be- tions in memory of Mountainsider very competent and ambitious baseball Some people are unaware that teams enriching classroom experience. But, ing mailed to all households in ing updated and computers have be- Helen Tetley. and soccer leagues, and with the assis- who use our fields do not pay for permits we’re not there yet. Westfield, Scotch Plains, come an integral part of the classroom I also want to express our community’s tance of generous grants from Union to use those fields at given times for Fanwood and Mountainside, we gratitude to Christopher E. Hondru, a practices and games. These permits are Administrators of Scotch Plains- setting, allowing teachers to integrate County, has been solving a number of Fanwood schools are clearly moving think that this is an excellent their lessons with the technology lo- devoted member of our library board these problems. mostly issued to Westfield teams but out opportunity for them to exercise cated throughout the Deerfield School. who retired in 1998 after 10 years of A new bathroom and storage facility of town residents obtain the permits, as in the right direction with the introduc- tion of the 4-MAT System, a product of their intellect. We let them select The board’s past efforts are showing service. Chris ably served the board as will be built at Gumbert Park and well. the topics. results. Test results in the IOWA test its treasurer and was always ready to Tamaques will have new bathrooms at I think that it is time to consider charg- Excel, Inc. 4-MAT breaks learning showed that the student population re- give above and beyond the call of duty. the tennis courts and down by the pond. ing fees for the use of the fields and using styles into four major categories. mains highly competitive with similar It an effort expand communications Lincoln School will soon have a very those funds to maintain our parks and districts. The eighth grade EWT (Early between the council, the borough staff nice playground that the neighbors in the fields in a more systematic manner than Warning Test) showed marked improve- and the public. area of Westfield Avenue have labori- has been done in the past. ment in the area of mathematics. Last year we took a further step to- ously studied. We will have pocket parks The fees could be charged to the Regarding public safety and emer- ward this goal when we started televis- at Central Avenue and at Rahway Av- leagues who reserve the times on the Freeholder Ruotolo gency services, our Police Department ing the council meetings and other areas enue and Watterson Street. A touch and fields. Obviously, they would be passed onto the users, the players themselves, under the command of Chief James of interest on our TV-35. In 1999 we scent garden for the handicapped will be CONTINUED FROM PAGE B-9 Debbie, is leading the way. intend to expand this program by seek- coming in Clark Park. but the level of fee could allow the The department has set up a new ing our own full-time station, by em- Sycamore Field will soon undergo a charges to be relatively nominal to alle- laborative efforts. Fanwood – TV Cable Channel 35, Emergency Service Unit (ESU) which ploying a part-time director and by us- complete renovation. We are beginning viate the concern that the charge may be The Freeholder Board will fund this for a video about vintage railroads will: 1. Train our officers as EMTs, as ing the time and talent of volunteers. to look at the daunting prospects of reno- the reason a child was not playing base- program again in 1999. The continu- and the New Jersey Inter-genera- well as requiring EMT certification for Last summer we initiated a borough vating Memorial Field. The capital bud- ball and we can trust the leagues to ing vitality of this program is impor- tional Orchestra, which performed all new employees; and 2. Explore the website (mountainside-nj.com) which get also covers some improvements to budget for any cases that demonstrate tant. Arts and humanities not only pro- at Lincoln Center in New York daytime needs of our fire department will grow each year. This site provides Mindowaskin Park. Further, our Clean hardships, as they do now. vide us with a richer quality of life, they City. The new Carriage House Po- and develop training programs similar 24-hour, 7-days per week access to infor- Communities program will be directed Whatever income is generated is the are proven engines in attracting and etry Series, in Fanwood, is funded level of park and field maintenance we to that of the EMTs so as to fortify the mation regarding the borough, its depart- towards a cleanup at Brightwood. promoting economic development in by a separate program from the But it is not enough. All that capital will be able to afford. No more, no less. our communities. ranks of the volunteers, if needed. ments and services. This site also has e- That way, we do not tap the taxpayer for County’s Division of Cultural and The department will begin a bike mail access providing a 24-hour link to money will go to waste without proper Last year’s recipients included Heritage Affairs. continuing maintenance. Our Department any more taxes and we achieve a nicer patrol in the early spring. They will communicate with the borough. An elec- look for Westfield and safer fields for our patrol our downtown and school areas. tronic newsletter and bulletin board have of Public Works which normally main- tains the parks and fields is stretched to children’s sports. The department will be upgrading its also been included on the site. I do not see a downside. It is a rare In closing, please rest assured that we the limits with a staff that has undergone technology to comply with the National attrition for many years. We need some- moment that we get a win-win in govern- Crime Information Center (NCIC) 2000 are concentrating on the future of our thing separate for the parks and fields. ment and this is one of them. as mandated by the Federal Bureau of community and that we recognize the Investigation (FBI). importance of keeping a sensible tax The Mountainside Police Department rate. We also realize that low taxes will start a Police Athletic League pro- without services and an excellent edu- Want To Forget About Your Unwanted gram this year. cational system will not serve any com- Regarding recreational services, in munity. Facial & Body Hair This Summer? 1998 our governing body changed the Our council’s public meeting has a way recreational services were deliv- public portion and our website is always ered to our residents. open. Please remember this is your com- The change we made was to make the munity just as much as it is mine, and For Most People We Can Help! Recreation Commission a department that your borough staff and your elected of the Borough government. This change officials are just as interested and con- Call today to schedule a FREE visit to see if laser hair has enabled us to increase the number of cerned about our hometown as you are. removal is right for you.

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PUBLICATION Forced Busing for Children: Minor Fixing Could Benefit Detrimental and Outdated SSStaff Guest Columns Westfield’s Downtown Area By DEBRORAH MADISON By FRED ROSSI Deborah Madison, a Scotch Plains resident, is a new freelance writer to Fred Rossi, a Westfield resident, is a freelance writer for The Westfield Leader and The Westfield Leader and The Times of Scotch Plains and Fanwood. She has The Times of Scotch Plains and Fanwood. He covers the Scotch Plains Township covered Scotch Plains Planning Board hearings as well as a political Council. convention and has a keen interest in education issues. * * * * * the row of stores on East Broad that While the old saying goes, if it ain’t includes Barron’s, Kay-Bee Toys and * * * * * of a more enlightened, open enrollment Art Education Needs broke, don’t fix it, other lines of think- The Gap and the lot on Elm Street The 28-year-old program of desegre- or controlled-choice approach. ing warn of the dangers of inertia. Times between Trader Joe’s and the Paprika gating our schools through mandated, Recognizing that parents are the ones change, and we should change with Grille building. forced busing has outlived its useful- who are best suited to decide what is To Come Out of Closets, them, someone once said. The only thing The first spot is well-hidden, but ness. Forced busing has not only failed most beneficial for their children, these resting on your laurels gets you is fat, permits easy access to Elm and East to successfully socially integrate mi- school systems allow parents the choice close-minded and out-of-touch, un- Broad Streets, while the second spot, if nority students into non-minority neigh- of sending their children to their neigh- aware of what is going on around you. fronted with a row of retail shops, would borhoods, but it has been proven to be borhood schools. Many committees Off the Carts in Town Westfield’s downtown business dis- serve to extend the downtown shop- detrimental to the social, emotional and around the country, headed by minority trict is the town’s greatest asset. Sure, ping district northward just a bit. academic success of the very minority and non-minority parents alike, are By MICHELLE H. LePOIDEVIN the vacancy rate is sometimes higher Third, once the parking deck is com- students it was intended to help. It is forming grass-roots organizations to Michelle H. LePoidevin covers the of art and music materials on a cart than normal, parking is at a premium, pleted, Quimby Street should be closed time to re-assess. overturn their school districts’ forced traffic is more clogged than we’d like, off to cars and turned into a pedestrian Forced busing isolates children and Westfield Board of Education in addi- really say about the priority of arts busing systems. tion to writing reviews of local commu- education in our elementary schools? It and some of us worry about too many only area. Put in a row of trees down the their families away from their neigh- There is a national organization unit- chain stores turning downtown into a center of what is now the roadway, borhood schools and places them into nity theater groups as well as the seems to be very low on the totem pole. ing parents across America to end ra- Westfield Symphony Orchestra concerts. Dr. Foley did not want to burden the large outdoor shopping mall. throw in some benches and a table or environments that are often ostracizing cial control of public school assign- But, unlike other downtown districts two, and there would be an instant park and alienating. taxpayer too much by including such ments called The National Association When I was learning how to dip my extended costs in the $11.7 million in the area, Westfield offers a great deal right in the center of downtown. The academic, social and emotional for Neighborhood Schools, Inc., or paintbrush into a paintbox and glued in the way of shopping, restaurants, The two dozen or so parking spots consequences to this alienation cannot bond referendum, stating that there is NANS. NANS is a united national ef- together my first collage, I was fortu- “just so much you can ask” from the entertainment and culture — during the presently located on that quaint and usu- be quantified, but must be acknowl- fort by all races and nationalities to end nate enough to have a permanent class- day and at night and on weekdays and ally quiet street will be more than made edged. Why should minority children community. this disenfranchisement of parental con- room for my studies. But, consider one resident who asked weekends as well. up for by the new parking deck. Quimby be deprived the advantages and ben- trol and children’s rights to an equitable Unfortunately, I can’t say the same for It isn’t perfect. There are things — is, by far, the most peaceful area in down- efits that are afforded their wealthier the Board of Education to include the and fair education. the elementary school classrooms in the “whole kit and caboodle” at a hearing in four that I’ve identified — that can be town, regardless of the time of day. Imag- peers who live in neighborhoods that If you would like to know more about Westfield school system. Paint sets, fixed or improved that would make the ine that area as a spot for kids to play, are not deemed to be “quota-fillers?” December, 1998 before the bond vote. open enrollment, controlled-choice and brushes, construction paper, and other art The resident meant arts education. He downtown area safer and more attractive shoppers to unwind, friends to meet and, This is a severe penalty placed on chil- your rights as a parent to choose a supplies are placed on a three-tiered cart to shoppers and families. Some of these perhaps, street musicians to perform — dren based on what neighborhood their felt that students were suffering. neighborhood school, you can contact and schlepped in by a portable teacher. By suffering, we’re not talking about ideas are already being discussed pub- all without any traffic. families can afford to live in. the Scotch Plains Committee for Paren- Don’t get me wrong. The fine arts licly, some will be unpopular and others Fourth, in the interest of safety first School systems are currently federally coloring outside of the lines or using tal Choice (SPCPC) at (908) 322-1181. teachers do wonders with the situation too much glitter. What concerns me may be worthy of outright dismissal. and honesty second, the police should funded to carry out and enforce man- The SPCPC needs your support to in- they have been given. I’ve seen the But it’s time to at least think about again start handing out tickets to com- dated desegregation. They are not, how- and many parents is the fear that devel- fluence policy makers. miraculous artwork displayed in the oping a student’s creativity isn’t receiv- some changes that will prevent Down- muter jaywalkers crossing the traffic ever, mandated to carry this out by means NANS and the SPCPC strongly urge hallways of Franklin Elementary School town Westfield from becoming unsafe, lanes under or near the railroad overpass of forced busing. There are ways to de- ing as much regard as math and sci- all parents to voice your opinion, or it and thought, “What a wonderful job ence, or computers and language arts. too crowded and less than picture perfect. and circle. Or, a simple and esthetically- segregate schools, such as controlled- will be voiced for you. The Scotch these children are doing under such First, the biggest problem is the un- pleasing pedestrian bridge should be choice and open enrollment systems that What many educators fail to realize is Plains-Fanwood School District is plan- difficult circumstances.” that subjects such as biology and litera- acceptable traffic pattern that causes built alongside the railroad crossing. allow schools to carry out this mandate ning a massive redistricting which will Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Wil- such congestion at the intersections of After the police undertook their re- while not depriving parents of their right ture can best be untangled and explored affect where your children are sent to liam J. Foley, recently told me that he by the accompaniment of art. For ex- East Broad Street and Mountain and cent ticket-writing blitz, I was amused to choose a neighborhood school. Our school next. believes the students are suffering to Central Avenues. Crossing these streets at the outcry of protests from adults neighborhoods are now sufficiently inte- ample, understanding marine life by con- It is time that the Scotch Plains- some extent by not having the neces- structing a colorful aquarium or analyz- on foot is extremely dangerous. who defended their right to danger- grated so that our school district could Fanwood School District got caught up sary space available for their art and Motorists turning from Mountain and ously cross four and five lanes of traffic allow most families their choice of neigh- ing a poem through a collage – art isn’t to date with a more modern and healthy music instruction. such a throw away subject then, is it? Central onto East Broad often times on their way to their parked cars. borhood schools without violating the approach to providing what is best for “As an educator, clearly there are don’t yield to traffic. The layout of the I had two thoughts when I read of desegregation mandates. I fear that when children in all of our children. things we can do in an art room that are Westfield think about their elemen- streets there means the Mountain-Cen- their protests. One was, what a lousy Many school districts around the You can also contact NANS, P.O. very difficult to do on a cart,” he stressed. tral Avenue corridor is the only viable example they’re setting for kids. The country, including several in New Jer- tary art education, they will remem- Box 14883, Columbus, Ohio 43214, or Picture your child trying to manage ber a cart and a struggling teacher, way to travel between Route 22 and second was, where were all those people sey, have done away with this anti- visit their web site at: http:// paper mache, painting, and clay sculp- much of the south side of town. going anyway? The parking lot for train quated system of desegregation in favor not a fulfilling experience where they www.nans.org. tures upon an average-sized desk in- spread out their supplies in a class- Wouldn’t it make sense to realign the commuters is the other direction. stead of a spacious art table. His or her room and had the adequate time to bottom of Mountain Avenue so it runs Granted, some of the pedestrians were teacher must instruct a class while al- develop their skills. straight into Elmer Street? Doing this walking home, but a good many of lowing time for cleanup and set up When I look back to my arts educa- would provide another artery from them were likely heading to their cars Full Service Brokers, Online Brokers because the classroom is not their own. tion, I remember going to my cubby in Mountain toward the southern part of that were parked illegally in the Lord & This is not art class. It’s a race against my art classroom, proudly selecting my town, alleviate the traffic on Central, Taylor and Westfield “Y” lots or on the How Do They Compare? time. It’s a juggling act. supplies and turning out some fun cre- and allow motorists to turn left from local streets. Our Superintendent tells me that the ations. I was proud of myself. I was Mountain and Elmer onto East Broad. I lived next to the “Y” for nearly CONTINUED FROM PAGE A-4 $11.7 million bond passed by the tax- proud that my teacher didn’t have to Placing a traffic light there would make three years and repeatedly saw com- Full service houses also provide enjoy doing your own research, want payers will enable the elementary rush and worry about the classroom pedestrian crossing easier and better muters park their cars for free in that research, investment recommenda- to invest the time to understand busi- schools to free up space for art being “borrowed.” I cultivated my tal- control the traffic flow. area and walk to the train. So, after tions, cash management accounts and ness trends and market conditions, then classrooms eventually no promises. ents in art because I was fortunate to The Presbyterian Church in Westfield handing out jaywalking tickets, the other services. Although they have online trading may be for you. Meanwhile, back at the cart, students have them fostered in a classroom at would understandably object to such a police should head over to these two web sites in which you can view your If you want a professional to help are waiting to adequately express their such an early age. plan. But a slight leftward shift of the lots and wait for the selfish pedestrians account and receive market informa- you manage your financial plan, the creativity until classrooms free up. Music and art teachers in our el- last 100 to 200 feet of Mountain Avenue to arrive back at their illegally parked tion, they presently do not support full service houses would like have Students who are musically inclined ementary schools deserve a rousing would not have to result in a perfectly- vehicles and ticket them again. online trading. your business. are also suffering. Presently, music in- round of applause, a standing ovation. even alignment with Elmer Street; as The devil is in the details, of course. This may change this year as sev- * * * * * struction is held in hallways and kitch- They deserve our admiration for the long as motorists on both streets know Business concerns would have to ad- eral firms are now considering add- Eugene “Gene” Reiss, of Scotch ens. Teachers store books in borrowed way they have inspired children in such they can cross East Broad, the intersec- dressed. Legal and regulatory issues ing online trading to their list of ser- Plains, is President of TurnAround classrooms and carts and tote a com- limiting surroundings. tion doesn’t have to be an exact cross. regarding roadway realignment would vices. Strategies, which provides consult- pact disk/record player. “They’re making due,” Dr. Foley told And the amount of land that would be have to be worked out. The costs in- In May 1975, industry deregula- ing services for businesses and indi- Will this kind of music instruction me. Isn’t it past due that the children in excised from the church’s property, in- volved in implementing these propos- viduals. fully spark the talent and interest of our elementary schools have art and cluding new sidewalks, storm drains and als would have to be carefully scruti- tion allowed the creation of the dis- nized. The concerns of local merchants count-brokerage business. Discount your child? What does the transporting music classrooms of their own? the like, would not be much in the end. Second, as the town government has and residents would have to be heard. brokers, as the name implies, charge Downtown Westfield isn’t in need of less for trades than full service bro- already admitted, the parking situation downtown is a problem. The plan to major surgery, by any means. But do- kers. When this segment of the indus- build a parking deck is an unfortunate ing nothing now risks turning the most try emerged they offered limited ser- and ugly solution, but really the only attractive downtown in the county into vices. solution. The issue here is to place it in a small-scale version of mid-town Man- Their segment of the market is indi- a spot where it won’t stick out like a hattan, where cars and trucks rule, and viduals and businesses who make their Talking Business sore thumb and degrade the overall pedestrians and local merchants are own investment decisions. At first, appearance of downtown. relegated to a secondary role — watch- services were limited. However, with By PAUL J. PEYTON * * * * * John D. Jacobson and his wife, Two locations come to mind: behind ing, carefully, from the curb. time, the services offered have sub- Taking advantage of the vast opportu- Mountainside research sociologist and Josephine, are the authors of the long- stantially increased. nities the Internet offers, William Taylor epidemiologist, Dr. Ronald Glassman, running “Word Sleuth” column that runs At first, trades were executed via of Westfield has launched a full-service, will speak at a statewide conference on weekly in The Westfield Leader and The brokers. As the computer and tele- integrated marketing communications domestic abuse slated for tomorrow, Fri- Times of Scotch Plains-Fanwood. phone technology improved, trades company specializing in Internet, elec- day, April 16. * * * * * Editorial Cartoonist could also be made via touch tone tronic commerce and high technologies His presentation will be entitled: “Sur- Shari L. Hartstein of Scotch Plains telephone. About four years ago communications. vivors by Proxy: When Dads Hurt Moms has joined the accounting and consult- online trading began to appear on the Mr. Taylor, whose firm, T@ylor Pub- They Hurt Kids Too”. The “Survivors by ing firm of J.H. Cohn LLP with offices in Places First in Contest lic Relations, is located on Longfellow Proxy” was coined by Dr. Glassman and Roseland, Englewood Cliffs, scene. Avenue in Westfield, said his company refers to children who have grown up in Discount brokers such as Charles Lawrenceville, New York City, Dale Neseman, editorial cartoon- highest circulation category. will “bridge the gap between the Internet homes characterized by repeated spousal Bronxville, New York and San Diego, Schwab & Company introduced and high tech companies and their exter- abuse including verbal, physical, sexual California. ist for The Westfield Leader and The Mr. Neseman has won four first- e.Schwab a system by which their nal audiences regardless of whether they or emotional abuse. As a Manager, she specializes in work- Times of Scotch Plains-Fanwood, has place awards since 1993 and an award customers could execute trades using are consumer oriented or business-to- * * * * * out and bankruptcy for the firm. Ms. won first for third a personal computer. And with on- business.” The New Jersey Health Care Finan- Hartstein is a certified insolvency and place for the place in line trading, commissions were sig- His work experience is in the area of cial Management Association has pre- reorganization accountant. She has ex- best editorial 1997. For the nificantly reduced and the number of business-to-business, Internet, electronic sented its 1999 President’s Gold Medal tensive experience in insolvency mat- commerce and high technology, which Award for Dedicated Service to Theodosia cartoon in past year, online brokers increased. ters on behalf of both debtors and credi- Division 4 of Dale has Charles Schwab has since he obtained while working for such firms A. Tamborlane, an attorney and founding tors, as well as extensive retail experi- transitioned to the Internet and offers as PepperCom Inc., Poppe Tyson Public partner of Tamborlane & Printz law firm ence. The New been “Cyber- a wide range of services but does not Relations, and DynamicWeb Enterprises. in Mountainside. A graduate of the State University of York Press commuting” The law firm offers a full-range of New York at Plattsburg, she holds a Association’s to Westfield provide recommendations. legal services to businesses and health Instead, they and many of the online * * * * * Bachelor of Science Degree in Manage- annual con- from Buffalo, James Eldridge, 3rd, a 1973 graduate care providers in New Jersey, New York ment Science. brokers provide extensive research and Florida. test. NewYork. of Westfield High School, has been ap- * * * * * The con- The win- by which the individual can reach pointed Vice President of Purchasing Dr. Nancymarie Bride of Gateway * * * * * test’s catego- ning cartoon their own conclusion. and Distribution for Downingtown, Penn- Dr. Jennifer M. Tareco of Westfield Counseling Associates of Westfield Full service brokerage houses have sylvania-based Softsmart, Inc., a reseller has joined the Department of Pediatric has been cited by the New Jersey ries are based (pictured the lion’s share of the business con- of computer software, software licenses Orthopedic Surgery at Children’s Hospi- Counseling Association and the New upon circula- here) was trolling $3.2 trillion in assets versus and hardware. tal of New Jersey at Newark Beth Israel Jersey Association for Marriage and tion of the originally $4.2 billion for the online brokers. Mr. Eldridge, who has been with the Medical Center in Newark. Family Counselors for her work as competing newspapers. Division 4 published by The Sun newspaper of But the online brokers have more company since 1994, was previously the She is a graduate of the Johns Hopkins Editor of the Journal of Professional consists of weekly newspapers in the Hamburg, New York. than doubled their share of all equity Director of Purchasing. By virtue of the University School of Medicine in Balti- Counseling. trades over the last two years. A com- new executive appointment, his role will more, where she also completed her in- She was honored for her contribution parison of costs for three full service be expanded to include directing the ternship in general surgery and a resi- to the field of marriage and family coun- functions for Softsmart. dency in orthopedic surgery. seling, as well as her advocacy efforts on brokers and three online brokers are: He attended Beaver College in behalf of individuals undergoing mental A Sample of Online Brokers: Dr. Tareco was the recipient of the Property Taxes In the Region Glenside, Pennsylvania, and Temple Administrative Chief Resident Award health care. • Charles Schwab, www.schwab. University in Philadelphia. while at Johns Hopkins. She completed a As founder of Gateway, Dr. Bride com, $29.95 per trade up to 1,000 CONTINUED FROM PAGE B-1 * * * * * fellowship in pediatric orthopedics at the counsels both individuals and couples shares 3 cents per additional share. Orthopaedic Institute, Hospital for Joint and also serves on the clinical faculty of Scotch Plains and Fanwood with a radius of about five miles. There E*Trade, www.etrade.com, Elsa Reichmanis of Westfield was hon- the Kean University Department of Spe- These towns share costs of the • ored on March 23 by the American Chemi- Diseases in New York City. are several arrangements and formu- $14.95 per market-order, up to 5,000 cial Education. school system adjusted each year based lae that ultimately determine the cal Society as the recipient of the 1999 * * * * * Dr. Bride is a 15-year Westfield resi- shares; 1 cent per additional share. Award in Applied Polymer Science. Jacobson and Company, a ceiling and on a state formula that considers as- amount of a residents’ property tax. Add $5 for limit orders or over-the dent and is a member of Soroptimist sessed property value, family income She was honored for her contributions drywall contractor in Elizabeth, is cel- International of the Greater Westfield If you do the numbers, our biggest counter stocks. to the creation of ever-smaller and more ebrating its 110th year in business. John and the number of students. Most cost salvation is that only 40 percent of DLJdirect, www.dljdirect.com, Area. • efficient computer chips. These chips D. Jacobson of Westfield serves as Chair- * * * * * people accept the computation rather the residences have children in school. $20 per trade up to 1,000 shares; 2 are now used in automobiles, microwave man. He was President from 1970 to Stephen C. Bohlinger of Westfield than trying to understand the details of If that number grows to 60 percent cents per additional share. ovens and even personal computers. 1981. has been promoted to National Sales how it works. with children in school, the property A Sample of Full Service Brokers: Ms. Reichmanis, who joined Bell The company, founded in 1889 by Director for Cooking Light, a Birming- Currently, the Scotch Plains mu- taxes would rise by about 35 percent • Morgan Stanley Dean Witter, Laboratories (now part of Lucent Tech- Gustave Jacobson as a small plastering ham, Alabama-based magazine pub- nicipal government is proposing a siz- nologies) 20 years ago, is currently head business in New York City, entered its given current expenditure rates and, www.deanwitter.com. Asset manage- lished by Southern Progress Corpora- able property tax increase to the con- we would need to build more schools ment fee; $40 per trade for $100,000 of the Polymer and Organic Materials fifth generation of family ownership in tion, a Division of Time Warner Inc. Research Department at the company. 1993 when Thomas D. Jacobson became sternation of many. In reverse, at an additional expense. account, 56 trades per year. No online In his new role, Mr. Bohlinger will be Fanwood Borough states that their tax The chips she and her team designed President. responsible for overseeing the sales ef- This is a great region for all of us to trading. are patterned layer by layer with the help Shortly after its founding, the com- assessment will not include any tax live; but, things can be complex at PaineWebber, www.paine forts for the entire country. He joined • of polymers. The process begins with a pany quickly gained a reputation with the magazine in 1991 from Ladies Home increases. times. An informed citizenry creates webberedge.com. Asset management flat, featureless wafer of silicon. It is first installations that included Pompeian The Proposed State Property Tax the best democracy. Voting is the es- fee; $43 per trade for $100,000 ac- Journal, where he was an account ex- coated with one of Ms. Reichmanis’s Court in the Metropolitan Museum of Rebate sence of democracy. Get informed and count, 52 trades per year. No online ecutive for food, apparel, health and polymers, a thin film of plastic-like ma- Art, the Cloisters in Upper Manhattan, beauty aids, and drug and remedies cat- The state government is consider- vote next week. Let’s overcome the trading. terial that protects the chip’s face while the Presidential Palace in Cuba and even egories. Prior to that, he was with Inside ing to rebate about $120 per home- apathy of the recent past where only 15 • Prudential Securities, www. its pattern is being etched. Heart Castle. Sports. The wafer is then treated with a reac- Gustave’s son, Victor, was President owner since there is rising concern percent of the registered voters show prusec.com Asset-management fee He holds a Bachelor of Science De- over homeowner property taxes. It’s a 1.5 percent for $100,000 account. tive gas that eats into the exposed silicon. from 1937 until 1956, followed by Mar- up at the polls for school board elec- gree in Business Administration from nice gesture, but it’s a small factor. Decreases with larger accounts. The chips designed by Ms. tin Brennan from 1959 to 1970. John D. Kutztown University in Pennsylvania. tions. Support your local officials and Reichmanis’s group are said to be sensi- Jacobson (Victor’s son), the current Wouldn’t it be more efficient not to make your views and wishes known. $24.95 per trade, no limit on trades. * * * * * tive to a shorter wavelength of light, Chairman, served as President from 1970 collect the taxes at all? And, shouldn’t * * * * * No online trading. which means narrower channels and finer Talking Business appears periodi- In summary, if you like making and to 1981. He was succeeded by Neil R. there be an end to unfunded state man- See the election results on the patterns are possible, Society spokes- Jacobson, Victor’s nephew, from 1981 cally in The Westfield Leader and The dates and court rulings? executing investment decisions, are woman Charmayne Marsh said. until the latter’s death in 1991. Thomas Times of Scotch Plains-Fanwood. Sub- Internet just after the polls close on concerned about cost per trade, have missions should be sent to So, all the schools and governments Tuesday, April 20, at 9 p.m., at The award was sponsored by Phillips D. Jacobson is the son of John D. Jacobson. in our region can be defined by a circle access to a personal computer and Petroleum Company. Today, the company employs over 150. [email protected] www.goleader.com CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood Thursday, April 15, 1999 Page B-13 Losavios Recalls 60 Years of History Behind John’s Meat Market in Scotch Plains

By SUSAN M. DYCKMAN relayed some of the events that have She heard at a professional confer- the First Convent Methodist Church Specially Written for The Leader and The Times earned a spot in the annals of John’s ence how well-kept John’s is and will in Plainfield. SCOTCH PLAINS — John’s Meat Market. not let him buy their meat anywhere “We always give money to people,” Market on Park Avenue in Scotch There was the Christmas Eve when else. said Vinnie, “but it was nice to do Plains is living proof that “if you’re Vinnie, who lives in Scotch Plains, It seems, too, that customers are that ourselves.” going to do something, do it right.” was sitting down to a lobster dinner, hard-pressed to leave John’s when The shop is very much a family The township landmark opened when he received a call from a pan- they move out of the area. As a result, affair. John’s wife, Marie, handles its doors on April 17, 1939, with the books and helps out at the cash John Losavio at the helm. Sixty years register during busy holiday times. later, business is better than ever. Vinnie said his mother, who received Quite a tribute to the 82-year old a Master’s degree from The Juilliard proprietor, a master salesman, who, School of Music passed up a promis- today, works alongside sons Vincent ing career as a singer to support her EASY VOTING Elizabeth Mayor J. Christian Bollwage, left, watches Mamie and Nicholas. husband’s business. Carter of the New Zion Baptist Church Fellowship Group of Elizabeth demon- The Losavios attribute the shop’s As a young woman, Mrs. Losavio strate the ease with which individuals can use the new voting machines. Looking success to their father’s commitment on is Phillip Campo, an Investigator/Technician with the Union County Board was a guest soloist during the of Education, who showed Mrs. Carter how to use the machines. The units will to sell the highest grade of meat Christmas concert of the Down- be in use throughout the county for the annual school board elections on Tuesday, available. town Glee Club of New York at April 20. As Vinnie said, “Prime costs more Carnegie Hall. per pound, but our customers come Of her husband, Mrs. Losavio said, back.” “He came from a musical family, so Electronic Voting Machines They purchase their meat from the he was easy to know. We both love same New York distributor, Wishel music.” Called Easiest to Operate Meat Packing, as well as Brooklyn’s Of the butcher business, she said, Peter Luger’s, and New York’s “It’s innate with him. The big thing Gallagher’s Steak House, is he loves his work, and looks ELIZABETH — Union County Free- tial vote, now you simply touch the spot Ottomonelis Market, Lobell’s Mar- holder Chairman Nicholas P. Scutari has again where you want to cancel the selec- forward to coming in every morn- announced that the new voting machines, tion,” he continued. ket and Balduccis. ing.” which will be in use throughout the “When you’re finished voting, there’s In fact, John received an award Third-generation Losavios are into county for the annual school board elec- no need to use two hands to grab a handle from Wishel as the “top prime meat SUCCESS STORY John Losavio, center, and sons Vinnie, left, and Nick, the business, as well. Vinnie Jr. helps to open the curtain and record your vote. celebrate the 60th anniversary of John’s Meat Market, located on Park Avenue tions on Tuesday, April 20, are the most market for more than 60 years.” out by scrubbing the butcher blocks user-friendly models to date. Just touch the red cast button,” Free- Vinnie relayed the story of how the in Scotch Plains. The business, which opened its doors on April 17, 1939, has built holder Scutari added. a solid reputation with several generations of customers for friendly service, and assisting customers with their The office titles will appear in a no- head of the house at Peter Luger’s, ticeably larger size, making voting easier He described how 92-year-old Mamie selling the highest quality meat available, and making a special effort to bags. Vinnie’s daughter, Marie, also for those with vision problems, accord- Carter of Elizabeth tried her hand at the while buying at Wishel’s, made the accommodate the needs of its clientele. a singer, has produced several mar- ing to Freeholder Scutari. Candidates’ new machines during a recent demon- announcement, “Whatever the guy keting newsletters and advertise- stration. names also will be slightly larger than from Jersey buys, give me the mate to icked local resident (an actress on a the Losavios have packed, frozen ments for the business. She attends before. A large magnifier will also be in “I believe that her reaction was some- it.” soap opera) who had forgotten to and delivered an order to Newark Union County College. the booth, for those who would benefit thing like, ‘Is that all there is to it?’ While there is certainly no substi- from making the text even larger. Whether you are young or just young at pick up her holiday order. International Airport for shipment to Nick’s daughter, Katherine, who The new machines allow wheelchair heart like Mrs. Carter, if you can point tute for a quality product, one visit to She got the family number from North Carolina. attends Boston College, does a lot of users and those with limited dexterity to and touch, you can use the new ma- John’s demonstrates why the market the police department. Vinnie left The shop has a standing “freezer computer work for John’s Market, vote without having someone assist them chines,” Freeholder Scutari said. has operated successfully for six de- dinner to open the shop to make sure order” that goes out to Casheun, Ari- developing packaging labels and Individuals seeking to “write-in” their in most cases. Small levers are no longer cades: every man behind the counter the customer’s Christmas dinner zona. The butchers have even con- product information. used to make selections, and handles are personal choices won’t have to worry is a connoisseur of personalized cus- that their handwriting isn’t legible enough would not be spoiled. sulted with a counterpart across the Interestingly, Mr. Losavio did not no longer needed to close the curtain and tomer service. to record votes. District board workers and therefore that their votes might not Nick recalled the times during a Atlantic Ocean when a former cus- come from a family of butchers. His can adjust the height of the machine, so be counted, according to Freeholder They offer an effective blend of power outage when he had to run tomer called in from London to have father owned a barber shop. What voters in wheelchairs may be accommo- Scutari. friendliness, professionalism and a over to Russo’s Business Machines them describe “the cut of a London might the octogenarian have become He revealed that the new machine has dated. willingness to accommodate that be- at the corner of Park and Bartle broil.” Interestingly, the British if not a butcher? “You just enter the curtained booth, a column marked “personal choice” that speaks a first-class operation. Avenues to weigh customers’ orders butcher was not familiar with that “I would have liked to have been a and press the box to the right of the names allows voters access to a keypad where Vinnie called the team “a custom- of the candidates of your choice, or the box they type in the name of their choice. because the scales were out of com- cut of beef. surgeon,” said Mr. Losavio with his to the right of the yes or no on public Chairman Scutari added that he hopes ized meat crew,” all of whom have mission. John’s Market’s service extends customary twinkle. questions,” said Freeholder Scutari. Union County voters find these new ma- owned their own shops over the years: Then, there is the customer who beyond the walls of the shop into the “People say I have a surgeon’s “Once you touch the box, a green X chines so user-friendly that Union County Roland Monelli, Karl Habel, Stan travels every Saturday from Little community to schools and churches. hands,” he added. proves to have the highest percentage of appears. Made a mistake or changed Kaufman, Lou Otaro and Phil Lorio. Ferry for his order at the request of In January, the butchers served 165 Maybe that’s why the meat is cut your mind? Just as you could lift a lever registered voters who turn out to cast With some prodding, the Losavios on the old machines to cancel that poten- their ballots in the future. his wife, a Board of Health inspector. homeless people a rich, beef stew at with such precision. Search for Berkeley Heights School Superintendent Winds Down to Final Two Candidates for Post

By KIM KINTER Jersey School Boards Association to Dr. Mahler has been Superinten- Dr. Mahler earned his Bachelor of Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times assist in the search. Robert Stowell, dent since 1994 in Clinton Town- Arts Degree from Jersey City State BERKELEY HEIGHTS – The the long-time current Berkeley ship. The district has 1,689 students, College, his Master of Arts Degree Berkeley Heights Board of Educa- Heights superintendent, will retire in with an annual budget of $14 mil- from Montclair State University, and tion is getting closer to choosing a July when he moves to South Caro- lion. his Doctorate of Education from Se- new superintendent for its kinder- lina. He has 26 years of public educa- ton Hall University. garten through 12th grade district, The search for a new superinten- tion experience. The first six were Carole Larsen, a representative of narrowing the candidates to two. dent has been a major undertaking spent as a special education teacher the New Jersey School Boards Asso- In the last week, the board has been for the eight-person school board, in Fairfield and Bernardsville town- ciation, said a search for a new super- checking references of the two candi- and both incumbent school board ships. Dr. Mahler then spent five intendent usually takes about six dates, and expects to approach one of candidates, Paul Beisser and Ciro years as Director/Coordinator of spe- months. She said the search in Ber- them shortly to try to begin negotia- Scalera, have cited selection of a new cial services in Bernardsville. keley Heights went particularly tions. Depending on how the nego- administrator as a top task during In 1989 he became Superintendent smooth. RECALLING BERMUDA The Friends of the Westfield Symphony Orchestra tiations proceed, a contract with a will feature five houses on this year’s “Tour of Notable Homes” on Saturday, their terms. in the town of Lafayette in Sussex Berkeley Heights has 2,300 stu- May 1, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Participants will have a chance to view an array new superintendent could be signed Dr. Bozza has been Superinten- County, where he remained until he dents, 750 of whom are high school of architectural designs and interior decor styles. This ranch-style home in the by the end of the school year. dent of the Montville school district took over in Clinton Township. students. Wychwood section of Westfield, owned by Jane and Louis Franz, is known as the The two finalists are Dr. Richard for the last 10 years. The district has “Bermuda House” and will be among those featured on the tour. Bozza, Superintendent of the 3,300 students, with an annual bud- Montville kindergarten through 12th get of $32 million. Mayor Issues Proclamation grade district in Morris County, and He has 26 years of experience in Notable Homes Tour to Offer Dr. Walter Mahler, Superintendent public education. Dr. Bozza began of a pre-kindergarten through eighth his career as a classroom teacher, and To Barbershop Singers grade district in Clinton Township in moved along an administrative path, Look at an Array of Designs Hunterdon County. working in a supervisory capacity for WESTFIELD — Mayor Thomas guest night at 8 p.m. on Monday, Both men have gone through a C. Jardim recently signed and pre- April 26, in the First Baptist Church 10 years in Long Branch. WESTFIELD — The five homes Reichlin Interiors, Nurdan Tezucar round of interviews and meetings sented an official proclamation des- Hall in Westfield, where the chorus He served as the Principal of showcased on this year’s “Tour of of Westfield, Minion Associates In- with school board members, and dur- ignating April as “Harmony Month” rehearses every Monday evening. Montville Middle School from 1980 in Westfield. Men of all ages are invited to spend Notable Homes,” set for Saturday, terior Design, Persnickety of Sum- ing the month of March met with to 1985, before becoming Superin- Accepting it was the “Friends of that evening with the chorus and May 1, will offer participants the mit, Bedrosian’s Carpets of Summit various focus groups which included tendent for the Marie Katzenbach Harmony Quartet,” which is part of learn more about the barber shop opportunity to view a collage of ar- and Ellen’s Interiors, Emily Risko teachers, administrators, community School for the Deaf. He remained the Rahway Valley Jerseyaires Chap- singing society. chitectural styles and interior decors. and Ellen’s Garden of Westfield. leaders, high school students and there for four years until assuming ter of the Society for the Preservation Founded in 1948, the Jerseyaires “Home trend experts have said that For the first time, the tour will parents. his present position. and Encouragement of Barber Shop includes 60 members from students elegance and comfort define the include a home decorated according Berkeley Heights began the search Quartet Singing in America, Inc. to retired citizens. Besides singing Dr. Bozza received his bachelor’s present and future of home design, to the ancient philosophy of Feng for a new superintendent in Novem- (SPEBSQSA). for fun, the chapter performs com- and master’s degrees from Monmouth and they are both distinguishing hall- Shui, the Chinese art of placement. ber. The national organization is cel- munity services and helps raise funds University, and earned his Doctorate marks of this year’s featured homes,” Co-Chairwoman Deirdre Malacrea The school board used the New ebrating its 61st anniversary this year, for the Society’s national service of Education at Rutgers University. and the Rahway Valley affiliate was project, Heartspring, in Witchita, said Renee Trabert, Co-Chairwoman said that in this home, guests can see formed 51 years ago. Kansas, which helps adults and chil- of the event, which is being spon- how the “strong color palettes trans- Library Week Celebrations In the proclamation, the Mayor dren with afflictions that inhibit nor- sored by the Friends of the Westfield mit the positive energy that is the commended the unit as being dedi- mal speech. Symphony Orchestra (WSO). heart of Feng Shui, while comfort- cated to the enjoyment of the people Funding has been provided in part Four homes in Westfield and one in able furnishings, specially arranged, Taking Place in Fanwood of North America through building by the New Jersey State Council on Mountainside will be open to ticket achieve a sense of harmony.” and encouraging close harmony the Arts, Department of State, holders from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. that day. In the Arts and Crafts Revival groups, and the encouragement of through a grant administered by the All proceeds from the event will be home, guests will view how the own- FANWOOD – The Fanwood Me- a new town for a year, will be pre- harmony among all people of the Union County Office of Cultural and morial Library is celebrating National sented tomorrow, Friday, April 16, at world. Heritage Affairs. donated to the WSO to help with its ers have restored many of the home’s Library Week through Saturday, April 7:30 p.m. To highlight Harmony Month ac- For more information, please call concert series, music enrichment features, such as its front staircase 17, with a variety of activities. Immediately preceding the film, tivities, the Jerseyaires will hold a (732) 283-0393 or (908) 754-3717. workshops, and educational outreach and a stained glass window. programs, such as the musical cara- The fifth home of the tour is owned The Children’s Department will Brian Price will offer a brief talk on van which will be brought to fourth by Judy and Fred Buehler, whose hold a storytime today, Thursday, Japanese animation and show a short graders on Monday, April 19. former home was on the tour twice April 15, at 3:30 p.m., featuring the series of clips exemplifying the art. book “June 29, 1999,” by David Refreshments will be served. The featured homes will include a before. Wiesner. Children will also be given Throughout the week, children 19th Century Gothic Tudor, and an Their new house, on a secluded passes to the New Jersey Museum of ages 5 through 14 are also invited to updated Arts and Crafts Classic Re- street just across the Mountainside vival-style home, and unique ranch border, was refurbished last summer Agriculture, where they can meet the enter a Kids Card Design Contest. In house. and features “a warm and welcoming author. mid-September, the library will issue The latter home, in the Wychwood home,” according to Ms. Malacrea. This evening, a second workshop newly-designed bar-coded cards. session on “Introduction to the Youngsters are invited to create a section of Westfield, is known as the Tickets for the tour are $20 if pur- Internet” will be conducted by Li- Kids Card. “Bermuda House.” Its original own- chased in advance and $25 on the day brary Director Dan Weiss. from 7 to Entry forms are available at the ers built it in 1939 as an exact replica of the tour, and may be purchased at of their beloved second home in Ber- various area outlets. 8 p.m., in the upstairs area of the library, and the deadline for entries is muda. It has a stucco exterior with a The outlets include Baron’s Drug library. The session will cover Internet April 17. Entries can be in full color, roof of white English ceramic tile. Store, Burgdorff Realtors, Coldwell basics, browsers, search engines, in any medium. The winning design, Internet safety, free e-mail and more. selected by a panel of judges by mid- The “Bermuda House” is also the Banker Realtors, Lancaster Ltd., The library will conclude its cel- May, will be featured on the new setting for this year’s raffle of as- Music Staff, the Town Bank of West- ebration with the beginning of a film Children’s Library Card. sorted gift baskets. A wide variety of field and Weichert, Realtors, all in home accessories, from elegant pil- Westfield; Patterson’s Interiors in series. “Kiki’s Delivery Service,” a For further information, please call HARMONIZING PROCLAMATION A proclamation signed by Mayor Tho- lows to hand-painted furniture, have Mountainside; Irma’s Hallmark in lighthearted Japanese movie about the Children’s Department at (908) mas C. Jardim, center, was recently given to the Rahway Valley Jerseyaires been crafted and donated by local Fanwood; Richard Roberts Ltd. in the adventures of a 13-year-old witch 322-4377, or the Main Desk at (908) Chapter, designating April as “Harmony Month” in Westfield. Looking on, and her pet cat living on their own in 322-6400. pictured left to right, are: Jim O’Leary, tenor; Bill Ahern, lead; Bob Garrone, designers and artisans for the raffle. Scotch Plains, and Frog Hollow Gal- baritone, and Dick Bodmer, bass. Contributors include H.M. lery in Summit. CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK Page B-14 Thursday, April 15, 1999 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION AAARRRTSTSTS ANDANDAND EE NTERNTERNTERTTTAINMENTAINMENTAINMENT Colors Come Alive, Artistry Thrives At Elm Tree Gallery By MICHELLE H. LePOIDEVIN appreciated up close and personal in the gallery, or viewed Specially Written for The Westfield Leader through its tall, inviting windows. This steel and glass mixed media chair embraces bubbles of One single step into the Elm Tree Gallery in A ROOM WITH A VIEW…An aerial view of the Elm Tree Gallery at glass with colored, mystical swirls, elegantly placed within the Westfield, and splashes of vibrant color, infec- 116 Elm Street. The gallery currently offers colorful and refreshing niches of the structure. This piece is best explained by Ms. tious creativity, and inspiring images wash over masterpieces from artists Alush Shima, Drew Smith, Shirley Wallitsch, Parness and is one of the many reasons why a visit to this COLLABORATING WITH GLASS...Artists Michael you, drawing your soul and your eyes around the Christine Hayman, Edward Adams and Vasily Kafanov. gallery is imperative. Cohn and Molly Stone collaborated to design glass spacious 1912 historical building, which houses masterpieces, “Hourglass” and “Roman Urn.” Mr. Smith’s artistic furniture pieces are “crafted from heavy some of the most innovative 20th century Euro- epoxy coated steel, painted with exterior enamel and set with thick colored class,” according to Ms. Parness. pean and American masterpieces. Some of the most profound and inspiring treasures of this gallery are the masterpieces of Alush Shima, who Although the walls and inviting spaces of the gallery are secretly painted under Albania’s Stalinist regime. robustly adorned with colorful paintings and sculptures, the He had described the themes and flavor of his paintings to Ms. Parness as “a passionate protest against the gallery was once the home of a Vaudeville theater that was stifling of artistic restored by Robin Parness, freedom when the the gallery’s brave pioneer only legal art form and creative voice. in Albania was So- “It’s really been a life- cialist Realism.” long dream to be involved Many visitors to in fine art,” revealed Ms. the gallery and Ms. Parness during a recent in- Parness, herself terview with The Westfield have described Mr. Leader. Shima’s use of The Westfield resident color and tech- described the gallery, lo- nique as reminis- cated at 116 Elm Street, as cent of Vincent containing a serious col- Van Gogh and lection of art, a “canvas” Henri Matisse. itself, which originally con- However, the art- FLORAL FANSTASY...Oil on canvas masterpiece, tained eight-foot ceilings istry is so original “Green Chair with Irises,” by Alush Shima. and was a commercial and innovative space. that the family of A THOUGHTFUL POSE…“The Ponderer” by Edward M. Ms. Parness explained Adams is one of his featured pieces at the Gallery. John Paul Getty, that the building was somewhat of a dark and dingy area prior to its bold Michael Caine and transformation, and has truly become “a grand, elegant space” with 16 President George Bush have fallen in love with his masterpieces and to 20-foot ceilings. acquired them for their own personal collections. “It’s exciting to “Pink Flowers,” “Green Chair With Irises,” and “Albanian Haystacks,” bring this level of all created by Mr. Shima, are just a sampling of some of the pieces Ms. artwork to the Parness offers to her avid and inspired visitors. area,” she ob- PROUD PROPRIETOR…Robin Parness, owner of the Elm Tree Gallery stands beside one of her favorite pieces by Alush Shima, “Green Chair With Irises.” She opened the Wyoming native, Shirley Wallitsch, is another artist to be featured served, adding that doors to the Gallery one and a half years ago. upon the she believes the spa- cream-col- cious gallery with its ored canvas walls of the vibrant and enveloping masterpieces is gallery. both welcoming and approachable. “Corner Square (Fish While encouraging curious visitors Truck)” and “Untitled” to embrace the artwork she offers, she are two landscape paint- noted that people find the pieces re- ings that depict the freshing and inviting. bustle and spirit of city The Gallery, which first opened its life and its buildings doors nearly one and a half years ago, through a calm and se- exhibited American crafts and framed rene use of color. prints. However, it now entices visitors with strictly original artwork. Christine Hayman, a Ms. Parness, who was an art history California painter, pro- scholar, was proud to note that many vides architecture in an visitors to the gallery are not just art abstract and simple geo- connoisseurs or admirers, but students metric form, layering who explore the artwork to learn from color in pieces, such as PAINTED WALKWAY...Alush Shima offers “Village Walk- the techniques and flavors of the artists. “Ancient Echos.” ENJOY THE VIEW...Visitors to The Elm Tree Gallery enjoy the view as way,” an oil on cavas piece at the Elm Tree Gallery. The Gallery and its masterpieces One of the most they stroll in and treat their eyes to a palette of masterpieces. reach visitors world-wide through its prominently displayed current web site, www.elmtreegallery.com. pieces, “The Ponderer,” was created by Edward M. Adams. While most artists In fact, Ms. Parness has been told by art lovers who travel to museums in Europe and traditionally use brushes as their tools to depict their images, Mr. Adams uses his COLORFUL CREATION...Alush Shima offers throughout the United States, that they find themselves returning to the Elm Tree Gallery another colorful piece, “Yellow Tulips on Chair,” hands, cloth, sticks and other equipment to craft his pieces. because of the unique artists which it features. an oil on canvas at The Elm Tree Gallery With color that wakes up the visitor and textures that draw the eye deeper into the One such visitor, Norm Grunberg of Mountainside who recently visited a gallery in painting, “The Ponderer,” is imaginative with a commanding presence. Carmel, California, told The Westfield Leader, “We, for many years, have been looking for a On Saturday, April 24, from 7 to 10 p.m., the Gallery will host a cocktail reception gallery in this area and never found anything like this.” and one-woman show entitled “Contemporary Urban Views” with artist Shirley Wallitsch. The satisfied customer added that upon finding the Elm Tree Gallery, he has subsequently purchased some Whether one is walking down Elm Street on a steamy August afternoon or on a frigid Friday in February, of the masterpieces and is “more than satisfied.” the Elm Tree Gallery will satisfy the most curious artistic eye, motivate and educate the most impressionable Perhaps one of the most compelling pieces, “Man Supporting His Family,” by Drew Smith, may be scholar, and serve as a testament to visitors the value of artistic expression. Westfield Resident, Joseph P. DeAlessandro Grants Wardlaw-Hartridge to Present $1 Million To Culinary Institute of America Production of Bye Bye Birdie attained the international renown and other ingredients cannot be By MICHELLE H. LePOIDEVIN field and appreciation of authentic EDISON — Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and educational heights of the CIA.” Italian cuisine, wine and culture. supplied at mere cost of $8. Stu- The Wardlaw- irritable father and jealous boy- Mr. DeAlessandro told The An 80-seat restaurant which will dents learn how to balance finances Hartridge School, located at WESTFIELD - Preserving Italian friend. The result is chaos and Westfield Leader and The Times of Scotch be staffed by CIA students will be as well as flavors. heritage and tradition is so crucial to 1295 Inman Avenue in Edison, a series of romantic complica- Plains-Fanwood that he believes the included in the Center. Teaching A strong education of a food’s Westfield resident, Joseph P. will present the musical com- tions. Colavita Center will be “a major ad- kitchens, lecture halls, and multi- culture is also provided to students. edy Bye Bye Birdie on Thursday, DeAlessandro, that he has gener- dition” to the CIA. media classrooms are also antici- “They don’t learn about a loaf of Among the cast members are ously donated $1 million to the Cu- “They are very generous in what pated features. semolina bread but where it comes Friday and Saturday, April 22, Matt Martinelli of Westfield, as linary Institute of America (CIA)’s they are doing,” According to from,” he explained. 23 and 24, at 8 p.m. each Kim’s jealous boyfriend Hugo. up and coming Colavita Center for he noted. Robert Lane, Vice Regarding his generous contri- evening. The first three rows are lim- Italian Food and Wine. The donor is President of De- bution, Mr. DeAlessandro stressed When rock star and teen In a recent statement released by ited to reserved seating. They the President velopment for that the Institute is regarded as the heartthrob Conrad Birdie is are available at a suggested do- the CIA, Mr. DeAlessandro ex- and Chief Execu- best in the world. After observing CIA, construction drafted, his manager, Albert, nation of $10, and may be ob- plained, “I always felt that much of tive Officer of of the Colavita the strides made by the CIA and the the love in an Italian family is exhib- Rutgers Casualty Center will not educational benefits involved, he and Albert’s girlfriend organize tained in advance at the school. ited around the oversized kitchen Insurance Com- break ground un- decided, “This is something I would a nationwide contest in which Please call Betsy Herman in the table where most of the family gath- pany and serves til the spring of like to help to be a part of the rest of one lucky girl wins a farewell Admissions Office at (908) 754- ered. on the Develop- 2000. my life.” kiss from Conrad on The Ed 1882, Extension No. 155, for “It is indeed a great honor to be ment Committee In appreciation He revealed that he has been associated with a college which has Sullivan Show. further information. of the CIA. He is of Mr. made a Trustee for life in the Insti- When Kim McAffie is picked also a Member of tute. General admission is also avail- DeAlessandro’s as the winner, Conrad’s entire the Corporation donation, the Jo- Mr. Lane revealed that the able on the nights of the perfor- at the Institute. seph P. Colavita Center would encompass entourage moves into her mance at the door, for a sug- Mr. DeAlessandro 18,000 square feet at a cost of $6.5 quiet midwestern town, much gested donation of $5 for adults DeAlessandro is Dining Room will million. to the chagrin of her ever- and $4 for students. also the founder be named in his He added, “It will teach our stu- of the Town honor. dents authentic Italian techniques Bank of “It never ceases and instruct them about authentic Westfield. to amaze me the Italian cuisine and also showcase Mindful of his Joseph P. DeAlessandro beauty of the the vast richness of Italy by way of Italian heritage, place (CIA) right wine.” Mr. DeAlessandro enthused, “I love on the Hudson,” Mr. DeAlessandro Mr. Lane told The Westfield Leader food, wine, and every association observed. and The Times of Scotch Plains- with it.” While admiring the fine educa- Fanwood that Mr. DeAlessandro’s An Italian cook himself, Mr. tion and facilities of CIA, he added, contribution has been the second DeAlessandro revealed some of his “I got to appreciate what they really largest received for the construc- favorite and savory masterpieces do there.” He was especially pleased tion of the Colavita Center. which include Osso Buco, cannolis, when the institution began offer- Calling Mr. DeAlessandro’s con- and Pizza Rustica which he is proud ing baccalaureate degrees instead tribution one of the “most personal to create in honor of his mother. of only associate degrees. gifts to the school,” Mr. Lane con- He revealed that the Center will Mr. DeAlessandro stressed that cluded that it will bring the Center feature large food preparatory kitch- students at the CIA receive more closer to its goal. ens, a wine cellar with authentic Ital- than an education based on the CIA President Ferdinand E. Metz ian wines, and will teach “the art of culinary arts, but one which sup- stated, “The Colavita Center for Ital- ceremonial foods for the holidays,” plies an understanding of economy ian Food and Wine will embody as well as pastry making. and the expenses involved in cook- Joe’s passion for authentic Italian Preparations for the Italian mecca ing a certain dish. cuisine and represent the high re- are exemplary. The Center will be For example, he revealed, a stu- gard he has for his own Italian heri- PHOTOGRAPHIC SPOTLIGHT...Jorge Lopez Suero will present his photographic the first of its kind in the United dent learns that a $4 pork chop tage. We are grateful for his support exhibit of train depictions entitled, “The New Station,” from Saturday, April 17, to States to be solely devoted to the accompanied by fresh vegetables of our students and our college.” Monday, May 31, at Galeria West, 121 Central Avenue, Westfield. Pictured, above, is one piece which will be featured in the exhibit. CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood Thursday, April 15, 1999 Page C-1 THE WEEK IN SPORTS MISTRETTA, TURNER GET 1 SINGLE, 1 RBI, 1 RUN Cougar Nine Hold Off Late Blue Devil Rally; Win 8-5

By DAVID B. CORBIN he slid into third. On the next play, of the fourth. After McCormack Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Pat Maher grounded to Doerr, who walked, Turner hit a chopper to third A late seventh-inning rally was held Segear at second. Doerr threw to to force McCormack out at second. held to three runs and the Cranford Will Hannis at first for the out, then Flynn was hit by a pitch, then Doerr High School baseball team came up Hannis fired back to Turner, who yanked a single to left to score Turner. with an 8-5 victory over the West- tagged out Segear sliding into third. Later Meyer attempted to pick off field High School squad in Cranford Meyer struck out the side in the Doerr at first, but Flynn alertly on April 5. second and the Cougars returned to breezed to third. Jeff Bendix stepped Cougar senior Tim Meyer was dev- the plate. Leading off the inning, up an bashed a single over second to astating as he struck out 11 Blue Meyer drew a walk and Andy Kindler score Flynn. Devils in six innings. Two of the drilled a sizzler to third, putting The Cougars came back with one strike outs came in the first inning runners on first and second. A in the bottom of the inning. Sands when he fanned leadoff batter Luke botched rundown advanced both hacked a 17-foot single toward third, Mistretta, walked Kevin McCormack runners. After Blue Devil pitcher then later stole second. Sands moved who then stole second and moved to Oscar Perez struck out Angel to third on Haber’s ground out, then David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times TAKING OFF AT THE SOUND OF THE GUN Blue Devil Megan Shutts, right, and the rest of the Blue Devil and third on Lamont Turner’s ground out Navarette, Terry Donovan stepped scored on Polinitzia’s sacrifice fly. Cougar girls respond to the sound of the gun to start the 1,600-meter run during the meet with Cranford in Westfield on April 6. Shutts won the event. ALLISON CHECCHIO MASTERS THREE FIELD EVENTS Blue Devil Girls Breeze Past Cougars on the Track, 86-35

By DAVID B. CORBIN quite an accomplishment this early Cougar La’Kel Chester, who won Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times in the season. The Cougars took sec- four events, won the long jump with Senior Allison Checchio captured ond and third in the event with re- a leap of 15’5.75. Blue Devil senior first in three field events and placed spective tosses of 75’7” and 71’1.” Julie Elmuccio soared 14’10.5’ to third in another and the Blue Devils Checchio also heaved the discus placed second. took first in all but three track events 80’3” and shoved the shot 25’3.5” to Considering the accomplishments as the Westfield High School girls take first place in both. Cranford which pleased her, Blue Devil Head track and field team breezed past took second in both events, but senior Coach Nancy Carpenter said, Cranford, 86-35, in their season Alison Westerhold grabbed third in “Allison opened up with a 97’7.” opener in Westfield on April 6. the discus and javelin with respective That is a great start in the javelin. Checchio, who specializes in the throws of 73’4” and 24’11.” Julie Elmuccio jumped very well in javelin, out-threw the field by more Checchio also placed third in the the long jump for the first time out than 22 feet. Her toss of 97’7” was long jump with a leap of 12’4.5.” and Allison did well for her first time in the long jump.” Elmuccio led the Blue Devil sweep David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times in the 100-hurdles with a time of HIGH AND INSIDE PITCH Blue Devil hitter Kevin McCormack get brushed back slightly by a high-and-inside pitch 17.1. Sophomores Susan Hinds at thrown by left-handed Cougar pitcher Tim Meyer in Cranford on April 5. 17.4 and Patty Oslislo at 21.4 were second and third, respectively. Blue Devil senior Sara Carpenter led the to second, then fanned Brian Flynn to the plate and crushed a two-run All three Blue Devils were retired sweep in the 400-hurdles with a time to end the inning. triple to right field. From there, Perez in the fifth. McCormack, in center, of 1:18.1 followed by Carol Aliche at In the bottom of the first, the Blue regained his composure and struck pulled off a brilliant defensive play. 1:24.6 and Julia Chabrier at 1:26.2. Devils pulled off some slick defen- out the next two batters. Meyer bashed a single to left center Oslislo hurled herself 4’4” to place sive plays to hold the Cougars to one Meyer increased his streak to seven just past Mistretta. McCormack first in the high jump and teammate run. leadoff batter Bobby Haber was by striking out the side in the third. alertly backed up the play and threw Heather Dennis took second at 4’2”. hit by a pitch and John Polinitzia was Two singles, a walk and two miscues out Meyer as he attempted to take Dennis placed second to Chester in walked. Rob Segear stepped up and allowed the Cougars to score three second. two events, the 200 and 400-meters. ripped an RBI single to left. On the more runs in the third to take a 6-0 lead. The Cougars added a run in the Chester flew over the line in the 200- relay, Doerr, covering third, scooped The Blue Devils broke Meyer’s sixth when Haber looped a double to meter at 26.8 followed by Dennis at the ball and tagged out Polinitzia as streak by scoring two runs in the top CONTINUED ON PAGE C-2 28.2 and Blue Devil Krystle Dixon at 28.5. Chester won the 400-meters with an amazing time of :59 followed by Dennis at 1:02.5 and Blue Devil Andrea Constandis at 1:07.5. David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times Chester also won the 100-meters OFF LIKE A ROCKET Raider Anthony Cary, 3rd blasts out of the blocks in with a time of :13 followed by Dixon the 4x100-meter event during the Summit Relay. CONTINUED ON PAGE C-4 MCKEON’S 3-RUN TRIPLE IGNITES 9-RUN OUTBURST Blue Devil Girls Win Slugfest Sale Going On Now With Colonia Patriots, 16-10 thru April 26th, 1999

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Gabe Perez Tom Langton Brandon Doerr Todd Dowling Rob Albino Jason Merritt Eight Blue Devil Griders Will Take Their Talents to College

By DAVID B. CORBIN per-reception and was second in pass As a fullback, Dowling came on Hannis, an offensive guard, was Lee, the “Hammer” at fullback, Doerr challenged the Westfield Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times yardage with 251. On defense, Perez strong midway through the season another valuable member of the for- pounded his way to 261 yards rush- High School record books. As the Eight seniors from Westfield High recorded 42 tackles. and crashed over the goal line seven midable Blue Devil offensive line ing on 58 carries and four touch- quarterback, he passed for 1,111 yards School’s memorable 1998 football team Albino was the center of the Blue times. He carried 103 times for 583 which made it possible for Doerr, the downs. Lee also had two receptions and completed 15 touchdown passes. have decided to take their athletic tal- Devils’ devastating offensive line. yards. He had his most memorable Blue Devil quarterback, to surpass for 45 yards and as an inside line- Only Westfield Hall of Famer, Joe ents as well as academic talents to Offensive and defensive linemen usu- game against Parsippany Hills where the 1,000-yard mark in passing. backer, had 74 tackles and an inter- Monninger, passed for more yardage college this fall. Gabe Perez, Rob Al- ally get very little credit from the he rumbled over the Vikings for 152 Hannis will test his skills at Kean ception. Lee was the center of team and more touchdowns in a season. bino, Todd Dowling, Tom Langton, average fan, and their statistics usu- yards and scored one touchdown. University in Union. and fan morale as he could always be Doerr was also second on the All- Will Hannis, Tom Lee, Jason Merritt ally go unnoticed by many; however, At inside linebacker, Dowling seen raising his arms in the air to Time list in (PAT) points after touch- and Brandon Doerr will be great assets Albino got everybody’s attention on made contact with the opposition encourage the fans to cheer. Lee will down with 32. to the various colleges and Universities several occasions with some of his more than any other Blue Devil and attend either Jersey City University Doerr was a total athlete and a total that they will be attending. thunderous, “cracking” blocks. led the team with 104 tackles. He also or Benedict College in Columbia, scholar. He was selected as The West- This group of eight, along with the Presently, Albino is choosing be- recorded two interceptions. Dowling South Carolina. field Leader Scholar-Athlete for the tween Hobart and William Smith will be attending Central Connecti- At wide receiver, Jason Merritt Month of October 1998. Doerr will College in Geneva, New York, or cut State in New Britain in the fall on had three touchdowns, was second be attending Johns Hopkins Univer- Ohio Wesleyan University in Dela- a full football scholarship. on the team with 12 receptions and sity in Baltimore, Maryland. ware, Ohio. The 6’ 9” Tom Langton was over- third with 207 total yards. As a de- It is the hope of the many Westfield shadowing at offensive tackle. Op- fensive back, Merritt had 51 tackles, residents and fans that another fine Blue Devils Silence ponents could not see past him and warned opposing quarterbacks not to group of talented athletes and schol- were usually trampled underneath throw his way and made them pay ars will soon fill the uniforms of the Chief Nine, 11-1 him when he opened up a hole for the with four interceptions. Merritt will Westfield High School football team The Westfield High School base- running backs. Langton was an inte- attend St. Peter’s University in Jer- to replace the many fine upcoming ball team erupted for seven runs in gral part of the offensive line that Will Hannis sey City. graduates. the fourth inning and went on to enabled the Blue Devils to accumu- crush the Caldwell Chiefs, 11-1, in late 2,080 yards rushing. Westfield on April 8. Junior Chris After considering several colleges, Giacone thumped a two-run triple to Langton was approached by a re- Cougar Nine Hold Off Late Tom Lee ignite the Devils’ fire in the fourth. cruiter from the faraway state of Blue Devil pitcher Jeff Johnson Michigan. Langton received a full rest of the Blue Devils, were directly tossed a five-hitter to pick up the scholarship and will attend Central Blue Devil Rally; Win 8-5 responsible for bringing the fans back victory. Brian Flynn and Lamont Michigan University in Mount Pleas- CONTINUED FROM PAGE C-1 to the seats of Gary Kehler Stadium. ant, Michigan. Turner each drove in three runs and and the pressure was on, but Segear “We made a lot of mistakes behind They also brought back the winning Kevin McCormack scored three runs. left, then Polinitzia blooped an RBI got the strikeout to preserve the vic- him. He did not help himself with spirit that temporarily eluded West- Randy Majocha smashed a solo home single to right. Linden Tigers Jolt tory for the Cougars. one or two defensive plays himself. field football. And most of all, they run in the fifth. Segear relieved Meyer in the sev- “I felt that we made a lot of mis- He is always a traditional slow earned respect for Westfield football. The Blue Devils upped their record enth. With one out, Majocha walked Raider Boys, 9-3 takes today. We went right through starter and gets better as the game The 1998 Blue Devil football team and was replaced by Perez at first. to 5-1 while Caldwell slipped to 3-1. The Linden High School baseball completed a 7-2 regular season which Chris Giacone walked, then Mistretta the whole lineup. Everybody made goes on. He has a great change up. team jolted the Scotch Plains- them,” said Blue Devil Head Coach I just got to get him to throw it was highlighted by a 29-10 humbling Caldwell 001 000 1 went with the pitch and sliced an RBI Westfield 002 711 11 Fanwood boys with a seven-run third Bob Brewster. “You don’t blame any more. I don’t think that he got of the once dominant Union Farmers. single to right. Giacone face-dived inning and came up with a 9-3 vic- individual. I just wanted to have all tattooed. I think that he will get For the first time since 1981, the Blue Burstein, Russ Make successfully into third. Mistretta stole tory in Linden on April 5. Dan Goehry of them look at themselves and try to better as the year goes on.” Devils qualified for the state sectional second. McCormack sacrificed to left, All-State, 3rd Team and Joe Franzone each had two hits realize where all the mistakes were The Blue Devils did make a gal- tournament. Next, they impressed scoring Giacone, then Turner hopped for the Raiders. Dave Herrmann and newspaper reporters and fans with a Westfield High School senior Seth an RBI single past short. made and if everybody could elimi- lant surge in the seventh inning, but Tim Pai each had RBI singles in the nate just one mistake, it was a differ- the previous 11 strikeouts haunted 30-6 taming of the West Morris Cen- Burstein and Scotch Plains-Fanwood Flynn dug in at the plate and slid a fourth inning. ent ball game.” Brewster. Describing the level of his tral Wolfpack and a wicked 44-13 High School senior Dave Russ have single past first as Turner flew to Brewster added, “Cranford is a team’s hitting, Brewster pointed out, trampling of the Parsippany Hills Vi- been named to the Star Ledger all- Sc Pl-Fnwd (0-3) 000 300 0 03 third. Doerr represented the tying good team. You can not give them “Meyer is a tough pitcher. It was the kings. This earned them the right to State Boys Swimming Third Team list Linden (1-0) 017 010 x 09 run at the plate. Flynn stole second play in Giants Stadium. for their accomplishments in the 100- Plenty of colleges were looking at butterfly and 100-freestyle, respec- Blazing Blue Devils Shell Perez and finally, he accepted an offer tively. Both Burstein and Russ made of a full four-year scholarship to the Second Team All-Public list. Fordham University in the Bronx. He The Blue Devils finished sev- Rahway Indian Boys, 19-0 was strongly recruited by such col- enth in the Boys Swimming Top 20 leges as Monmouth College, Montclair and the Raiders placed first in the The Westfield High School offense Luke Mistretta, Lamont Turner and State, Towson State, College of New Coed Top 5. took a giant stride and trampled the Brandon Doerr each crushed tower- Jersey and several others. Rahway High School baseball team, ing home runs. Perez, who began playing football Viking Boys Dust 19-0, in Rahway on April 7. Seniors In the first inning, Mistretta led off in his junior year, immediately im- with his homer which touched off a pressed onlookers with his talent, Comets, 9-3 Cougar Boys Stun 10-run blaze. In that inning, Turner staggered the Indians with a two- especially against Scotch Plains- Senior Carlos Jefferson fanned 14 run, 400-foot shot over the left field Fanwood. There, he rushed the quar- Comets as the Union Catholic High Raider Nine, 15-1 fence. Next, Brian Flynn slapped a terback incessantly, batted down two School baseball team leveled Hillside, John Polonitzia tossed a four-hit- single, then Doerr hammered his pass attempts and had two intercep- 9-3, in Scotch Plains on April 8. ter as the unbeaten Cranford High home run to make the score 5-0. tions. Shortly afterwards, he became Jefferson was also hot with the “metal School baseball team stopped the The onslaught continued as the Madison Square Garden-Chase stick” as he had two hits, two RBI and Scotch Plains-Fanwood squad, 15-1, Mistretta added two doubles and High School Heisman Trophy Player scored a run. in Scotch Plains on April 7. Junior Kevin McCormack, Flynn, Kevin of the Week. Ryan McKenna had two RBI and a Dave Herrmann drove in Dan Goehry Anton and Jeff Bendix added one Despite having his 1998 season single and teammate Roger Barreucco in the fourth inning for the Raiders’ each. Anton also thumped a triple. cut short due to a shoulder injury, had two hits as the Vikings upped David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times only run. By game’s end, the Blue Devils had Perez, as a tight end, scored four their record to 2-1. Hillside fell to 0-3. ROUNDING THIRD FOR THE FIRST SCORE Blue Devil Lamont Turner touchdowns, had nine receptions and Cougar Bobby Haber led off the shelled the Indians with 19 hits. rounds third and scores the first run for Westfield against the Cougars in Cranford on April 5. led the Blue Devils with 27.9 yards- Hillside 000 101 1 3 first inning with a triple, then scored Mistretta allowed only two hits en Union Catholic 050 310 x 9 on Polinitzia’s sacrifice fly to right route to his second victory. Indian any room because they are that good. first decent lefty we’ve seen. Facing • STX• NOKONA • MIZUNO • EASTON • ADIDAS • NIKE • ASICS • WILSON • field. 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PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood Thursday, April 15, 1999 Page C-3 STEWART RIPS 2 SNGLES; PINIAT STRIKES OUT SIX Lady Cougars Roar in Sixth; Repel Raider Softballers, 7-1

By DAVID B. CORBIN ond victim. Katie Church flied out to to third, but when the ball was over- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times center for the third out. thrown, Vanderoff scored and Weiner Sophomore pitcher Alicia Piniat The game fell apart for the Raid- zoomed to third. Unfortunately for struck out six batters, but a five-run ers in the bottom of the sixth when the Raiders, Morano retired the next sixth inning allowed the Cranford the Cougars took advantage of a two batters to preserve the victory. High School softball team to secure a miscue and scored five runs. “Errors were a major reason why 7-1 victory over the Scotch Plains- Salvaggio popped out to Church at we lost the game,” said Raider Head Fanwood girls in Cranford on April third, Murphy was hit by a pitch, Coach Frank Butz. “They got their 7. Co-Captain Jen Stewart led the then Devito popped out to short for first run on an error, but their second Raider offense with two singles. the second out. Morano hit a fly run was not on an error. And, in the Cougar pitcher Samantha Morano ball which was dropped by the cen- sixth, we should have been out of the was very effective and retired the first ter fielder. Schweitzer walked to inning. You can’t make mistakes six Raiders. In the third, Raider load the bases, then Jesse against Cranford.” Marissa Lorenz ripped a single to Carscadden stepped to the plate Butz further commented, “We need center, then Stewart slicked a single and sliced a three-run triple down to sharpen up on our defense. We hit up the middle but no runs were scored. the right field line. the ball pretty well today, but we did David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times Piniat retired the side in the first Laura Johnston hit a pop-up which not put them together.” SQUARING OFF BUT FAKING THE BUNT Blue Devil Courtney Thornton squares off as if to bunt but does not against inning and allowed a single and a run was dropped at second. Carscadden Happy with the progress of Piniat’s the Patriots in Colonia on April 8. Thornton not only hit well but made a great double play. The Blue Devils won 16-10.See to score in the second but picked up scored on the miscue. Next Lyndsey pitching, Butz said, “Things have another picture on page C-5. two strikeouts. Piniat had two more Pfeiffer hammered an RBI triple over been going pretty well with her. She strikeouts in the third. In the fourth, the center fielder’s head. Finally, did a good job here and did very well Cougar Lauren Salvaggio ripped a Piniat struck out Meghan Zambell to against Rahway and Linden. Cran- triple down the third baseline. After end the inning. ford is one of the better teams in Blue Devil Girls Win Slugfest striking out another batter, Piniat With some wind knocked out of Union County.” yielded an RBI single to JoAnne them the Raiders attempted to regain Cranford upped their unbeaten Devito. Morano popped up to sec- their composure in the seventh. record to 3-0 and the Raiders evened With Colonia Patriots, 16-10 ond, then Robyn Schweitzer popped Vanderoff led off with an infield to 2-2. CONTINUED FROM PAGE C-1 to third to end the inning. single. Megan Miller popped out to Sc Plns-Fnwood 000 000 1 1 in the final three runs with her triple McFadden. The Patriots attempted a rally in Piniat singled in the fifth but the short, then Jan Weiner hit a chopper Cranford 010 105 x 7 to right-center field. The Blue Devils unloaded once the seventh but were held to three “That really helped key us,” said again with five runs in the top of the runs. Westfield improved to 3-2 while Blue Devil Head Coach Maggie sixth. Thornton led off with a single to Colonia slipped to 1-2. McFadden of McKeon’s triples. “Be- center and dashed to third when the “Once we started to hit the ball, we cause she hasn’t been hitting well to ball was mishandled. Corbett bunted got our confidence back,” said this point and today, she turned it on safely, then alertly darted to second McFadden. “They were down when and got everybody excited.” when Thornton drew the pitcher’s they came off the field and I tried to Revived, the Blue Devils retired attention. Van Anglen sacrificed stress to them that one inning does all three Patriots in the bottom of the Thornton home, Guerrerio smashed not have to kill the game.” third. “That is a key. After you score an RBI single to left, then Larson beat Concerned about her team’s de- a lot of runs, it is important not to out a bunt. After Leonardis flied out, fense, McFadden added, “I am a little give any back,” said McFadden. Guerrerio scored on McKeon’s hop- worried about the amount of errors After neither team scored in the per to third, then Brunetto drilled a our girls have been making. It is fourth, the Blue Devils boosted the two-run double over third. more or less a lack of focus. They try score to 11-5 with a run in the fifth. The second great fielding play came to do too many things instead of just Guerrerio and Leonardis both in the sixth when Thornton snagged doing the basics. That is what hap- singled. McKeon was hit by a pitch, a grounder at short, tagged second pened to us against J. P. Stevens and then Katy Brunetto bashed an RBI and fired the ball to first for a major Cranford.” single to left. league double play. “That was a real Westfield 019 015 0 16 The Patriots answered with two in nice double play,” commented Colonia 140 020 3 10 the fifth when Lopez and Germinario McFadden. both scored as a result of a single and two more errors. Corbett ended any Open Sunday 8am to Noon further chances of scoring with a Open Sunday 8am to Noon magnificent, circus catch in deep center field. All Items Are Cash and Carry “That was a real big catch for us. She has been working very hard to David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times CEDAR PINE BARK FAKING A BUNT THEN WHACKING A SINGLE Raider Diana Mendez fakes a bunt but later whacks a single to left get better in the outfield and get a against the Cougars in Cranford on April 7. See additional pictures on C-7. better jump on the ball,” commented MULCH NUGGETS 3 cu. ft. Bag Limit 25 $$$ 999999 $$$ 999999 bags per 1.1. 3 cu. ft. Bag Raiders failed to score. The Cougars 1.1.1. 1.1.1. customer REG. $4.49 followed suit with no runs after Raider Westfield Recreation Commission's REG. $4.49 Jen Vanderoff made a great catch in right field for the third out. 9th ANNUAL FIVE MILER & FUN RUN HOLLY WHITE PEAT GRANULATED Salvaggio, the Cougar catcher, dis- TONE GRAVEL MOSS LIME played the strength and accuracy of (RAIN or SHINE) SATURDAY, APRIL 24 25lb Bag her arm by throwing out two Raider 50 lb.Bag 3.8 cu. ft. 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By DAVID B. CORBIN Kaslusky at :54 teamed with Dan Ray rose 10 feet to seize first in the Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Egan, Jacob Albertson and Noriyuki pole vault and Scott Kenny at 9’ 6” Senior Gordon Kaslusky and jun- Teraoki, each with times of :59.9, to and Tim Kelman at 8’ 6” completed ior Francisco Vasquez each grabbed win the 4x400-meter relay with a the sweep. two firsts to lead the Westfield High time of 3:56. Senior Pete Anzelone blazed across School boys track and field team past Vasquez flew over the 110-hurdles the finish line in 52 seconds to take the Cranford High School boys, 94- and finished first with a time of 19.7 first in the 400-meters and Jim Daly 31, at Gary Kehler Stadium in West- followed by teammate Miguel Cruz won the 1,600-meters with a time of field on April 6. The Blue Devils at 22.1. Vasquez edged teammate 5:00.2 and teammate Josh Bengal took first in 11 of the 15 events. Seth Augenstein in the 200-meters crossed third at 5:16.2. Matt Borchin Kaslusky crossed the finish line in 24.3 to 24.7 and Blue Devil Erik placed second in the 3,200-meter 2:03.2 to win the 800-meters which Zimac was just behind with a time of event with a time of 10:57 and Daly was swept by the Blue Devils. John 24.8 to complete the sweep. was third at 11:48. David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times David B. Corbin for The Leader and The Times Cognetti placed second at 2:06.1 fol- Vasquez also placed second in “We were missing a few runners PASSING THE BATON Blue Devil Julie Elmuccio passes the baton to INTENSITY Raider Brittany lowed by Brian Dowd at 2:08.2. the 400-meters at 1:01.8 and team- but this will give us a chance to find Andrea Constandis during the sprint medley relay at the Summit Relays at Bellizear gets a great jump. Tatlock on April 10. Results of Summit Relays Track and Field: APRIL 10: (Megan Shutts, Maura McMahon, (Local Winners Only) Heather Dennis, Tara Bhandari) BOYS DIVISION: 9:52.3 3,200-meter Relay: Westfield (Gor- Shuttle Hurdles: Scotch Plains- don Kaslusky, Matt Manahan, Peter Fanwood (Christina Hillman, Alyssa Anzelone, John Cognetti) 8:20 Sams, Stacey Bushinger, Ruth 800-Meter Relay: Scotch Plains- Rohrar) 1:12.5 Fanwood (Nathan Jones, Dan Harrison, 400-Meter Relay: Scotch Plains- Anthony Cary, Jamil Coles) 1:34.2 Fanwood (Brittany Bellizear, Jill Team Shot Put: Scotch Plains- Koscielecki, Stephanie Quinn, Stacey Fanwood (Jim Feeley, Scott Pater- Bushinger) :54.3 son, Dan Loomis) 143’ 3.25” Distance Medley Relay: Westfield GIRLS DIVISION: (Sara Carpenter, Heather Dennis, 1,600-Meter Relay: Scotch Plains- Megan Shutts, Alexis Anzelone) Fanwood (Jayme Ferraro, Kate 13:52.8 Bereznak, Erin Kelly, Erin Brandt) Team Shot Put: Scotch Plains- 4:20.32 David B. Corbin for The Leader and The Times Fanwood (Christina Hillman, Katie David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times BIG TOSS Raider Dan Loomis gives STARTING THE 1,600-METERS Blue Devils Jim Daly, lane one, and Josh Bengal, lane three, get a good jump at the discus a big toss. 3,200-Meter Relay: Westfield Feighner, Ruth Rohrar) 85’ 5.25” the beginning of the 1,600-meter run against Cranford in Westfield. Daly won the event in 5:00.2 and Bengal placed third at 5:16.2.

mate Jason Dreyer took third at out what the kids can do in a high Union County High School 1:05.7. Augenstein won the 100- pressure situation,” said Blue Devil meter dash with a time of 12.2 Head Coach John Martin. followed by Zimac at 12.3. Cruz “For a vacation meet, it was pretty Boys Tennis Results: soared 18’ 4.5” to take first in an- good. Overall, it was a good first other Blue Devil sweep in the long dual meet. We had a decent April APRIL 5: John Wu, 6-2, 6-0 jump. Ed Harry was second at 17’ weather day.” Westfield 3, New Providence 2 1st Doubles – Jesse Stern and Steen 8.75” and John Kazasis was third Martin commented on where he The Blue Devils got a tougher run Stehnert (S) d. Rutveej Patel and Nick at 16’ 7.25”. Harry also cleared 4’ felt his team did well. “I though that from the Pioneers than they expected. Kolos, 6-0, 6-2 8” to win the high jump. the 800 kids were good, the interme- 1st Singles – Todd Kraft (NP) d. Sam 2nd Doubles – Andy Fields and Senior Anthony Pecoraro excelled diate hurdles were good for the first Fleder, 7-6 (7-2), 6-2 Chris Johnson (S) d. Hubert Paul and in the field events and heaved the time out and Anthony Pecoraro in 2nd Singles – Jeff Diamond (W) d. Alon Bendory, 6-0, 6-1 javelin 131 feet to win the event in yet the discus, threw 124 feet.” Paul Gallagher, 6-0, 6-0 APRIL 6: another Blue Devil sweep. Junior The Blue Devils competed in the 3rd Singles – Steve Edwards (NP) d. Union Catholic 3, Roselle Catholic Josh Ray took second at 101 feet and Summit Relays on April 10 and their Peter Yu, 6-3, 7-5 Augenstein was third with a toss of next dual meet was with the very 1st Doubles – Chris Benson and Bert 2 1st Singles – Tom Werner (UC) d. 99 feet. Although placing second, strong Scotch Plains-Fanwood boys Kahn (W) d. Paul Casely and Matt Sacco, on April 13. 6-4, 2-6, 6-4 Dan burns, 7-6, 7-5 Pecoraro had a very good throw of 2nd Singles – Sergio Andrade (RC) 124 feet in the discus and his shove of 2nd Doubles – Jeme Gilmer and d. Keegan Rollins, 6-3, 6-7, 6-4 Tom O’Connell (W) d. Jason Shao 33’ 7” was good enough for third in 3rd Singles – J. T. Wilkinson (UC) the shot put. and Brian Jones, 3-6, 6-2, 6-1 d. Arun Sundarum, 3-6, 7-6, 6-3 David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times Summit 5, Parsippany Hills 0 1st Doubles – Ryan Price and James A SUCCESSFUL CLEARANCE Blue Devil Patty Oslislo clears 4’ 4” and 1st Singles – Fritz Staudmyer (S) d. Bischoff (UC) d. Justin Kemps and Matt wins the high jump during the meet with Cranford. Eric Feld, 6-0, 6-1 Touhey, 6-4, 6-1 2nd Singles – Miles Moriarty (S) d. 2nd Doubles – Eric Johnson and Brian Lau, 6-0, 6-2 Joseph D’Angellelo (RC) d. Jorge Blue Devil Girls Breeze Past 3rd Singles – Ryan Hefter (S) d. Medela and Bill Cuartas, 6-2, 6-4 APRIL 7: Westfield Girls Westfield 3, Old Bridge 2 Cougars in Track, 86-35 1st Singles – Sam Fleder (W) d. Matt Softball League Note Silverberg, 6-1, 6-1 CONTINUED FROM PAGE C-1 2nd Singles – Jeff Diamond (W) d. The Girls Softball League of Justin Gelbman, 7-5, 6-2 at :13.6 and Hinds at :13.8. The it with a time of 5:32. Cougar Kathryn Westfield is registering high school 3rd Singles – Mike Weitson (O) d. foursome of Hinds, Amy Sobala, Verhoeven placed second at 5:39 and grades 9 through 12 for a Spring Peter Yu, 6-2, 6-2 Constandis and Esther VanPykeren teammate Jessica Lutkenhouse placed in-town league. Please contact Jim 1st Doubles – Rahul Patri and Serkan combined times to win the 4x400- third at 5:59. Blue Devils Maura McCabe at (908) 789-0413 if you Talib (O) d. Chris Benson and Brett Kahn, 6-3, 6-0 meter relay at 4:55. McMahon won the 800-meters in are interested in playing or coach- ing between the third week of April 2nd Doubles – Jeremy Chilnik Senior Megan Shutts, who com- 2:30 and Tara Bhandari came in and Tom O’Conner (W) d. Siddharth peted only in the 1,600-meters, won second at 2:31 followed be Verhoeven and the beginning of June. Regis- tration fee is $40 and the deadline Patel and Albert Chien, 6-1, 6-4 at 2:34. Rachel Ackerman won the for registration is Friday, April 16. New Providence 5, A. L. Johnson 0 3,200-meters with a time of 12:31 1st Singles – Todd Kraft d. Afzal- followed by Claire Tafelski at 14:05. Hussein Nasser, 6-0, 6-1 The Cougars did not have their full POSTERS 2nd Singles – Paul Gallagher d. Chris Doss, 60, 6-2 contingent of girls and Coach Carpen- The Westfield Leader and The Times ter felt that it would help her team if 3rd Singles – Steve Edwards d. Tom have the capabilities of making large Rudnicki, 6-1, 6-1 there would have been more competi- color posters (24x18 and smaller) of 1st Doubles – Ted Niedelski and tors. “They have nearly 100 girls on the sports photos or any photos you may Matt Sacco d. Matt Chmieleski and An- David B. Corbin for The Leader and The Times team but showed up with only 25. They wish to be reproduced. Prices are thony Guarraci, 6-1, 6-0 COMING HOME Jim Egan rounds reasonable. Call David Corbin at 2nd Doubles – Jason Shao and David B. Corbin for The Leader and The Times the far turn en route to victory. had La’Kel Chester who did push our (908) 232-4407 or e-mail Dave for Blue Devil Peter Anzelone girls in her events but other than that, Brian Jones d. Mike Perez and Tim information at [email protected]. Watson, 6-0, 6-2 we were running against ourselves.” PUBLIC NOTICE Carpenter reflected on how the PUBLIC NOTICE SHERIFF’S SALE meet affected her team. “In terms of PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE SHERIFF’S SALE SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, the younger kids, it was the starting SHERIFF’S SALE SHERIFF’S SALE SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, DOCKET NO. F-19562-98. point. That is the way I feel about it. CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, DOCKET NO. F-6144-98. NORWEST MORTGAGE, INCORPO- The distance girls ran times which DOCKET NO. F-9930-96. DOCKET NO. F-16002-98. FIRST UNION NATIONAL BANK, RATED, PLAINTIFF vs. CARRIE F. CAPITAL ASSET RESEARCH FUND- COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS, INC., PLAINTIFF vs. ROYSTON A. LEWARS, DRAUGHN, ET ALS., DEFENDANT. we expected them to run. Of course, ING 1997 A-LP, PLAINTIFF vs. MARY PLAINTIFF vs. DORA BERRIOS, ET AL, ET AL, DEFENDANT. CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, we are looking for them to drop.” MAGDALENE HALTWONGER, ET ALS, DEFENDANT. CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, DATED DECEMBER 30, 1998 FOR SALE Carpenter concluded, “We are look- DEFENDANT. CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, DATED JANUARY 12, 1999 FOR SALE OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, DATED JANUARY 25, 1999 FOR SALE OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. By virtue of the above-stated writ of ex- ing towards Summit when we go to DATED DECEMBER 30, 1998 FOR SALE OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. By virtue of the above-stated writ of ex- ecution to me directed I shall expose for sale the Summit Invitational.” OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. By virtue of the above-stated writ of ex- ecution to me directed I shall expose for sale by public vendue, on the 6th Floor of the By virtue of the above-stated writ of ex- ecution to me directed I shall expose for sale by public vendue, on the 6th Floor of the Union County Court House (Tower) 2 Broad ecution to me directed I shall expose for sale by public vendue, on the 6th Floor of the Union County Court House (Tower) 2 Broad Street, Elizabeth, New Jersey on PUBLIC NOTICE by public vendue, on the 6th Floor of the Union County Court House (Tower) 2 Broad Street, Elizabeth, New Jersey on WEDNESDAY THE 21ST DAY OF APRIL David B. Corbin for The Leader and The Times HOME STRETCH Blue Devil Su- BOARD OF EDUCATION Union County Court House (Tower) 2 Broad Street, Elizabeth, New Jersey on WEDNESDAY THE 21ST DAY OF APRIL A.D., 1999 at two o’clock in the afternoon of WESTFIELD, NEW JERSEY Street, Elizabeth, New Jersey on WEDNESDAY THE 5TH DAY OF MAY A.D., 1999 at two o’clock in the afternoon of said day. All successful bidders must have san Hinds rounds the corner for home. WEDNESDAY THE 21ST DAY OF APRIL A.D., 1999 at two o’clock in the afternoon of said day. All successful bidders must have 20% of their bid available in cash or certified INVITATION TO BID A.D., 1999 at two o’clock in the afternoon of said day. All successful bidders must have 20% of their bid available in cash or certified check at the conclusion of the sales. The School Business Administrator/Board said day. All successful bidders must have 20% of their bid available in cash or certified check at the conclusion of the sales. The judgment amount is $83,394.31. PUBLIC NOTICE Secretary of the Board of Education of 20% of their bid available in cash or certified check at the conclusion of the sales. The judgment amount is $99,964.26. Property to be sold is located in the City of BOROUGH OF FANWOOD Westfield in the County of Union, State of check at the conclusion of the sales. The judgment amount is $63,493.13. Property to be sold is located in the City of Elizabeth, County of Union, State of New PLANNING BOARD New Jersey, by authority of said Board, The judgment amount is $7,113.16. DOCKET NO. F-16002-98. Elizabeth, County of Union, State of New Jersey. Notice is hereby given that on April 28, solicits sealed bids for pupil transportation. The property to be sold is located in the MUNICIPALITY: Elizabeth. Jersey. Premises commonly known as 1010 East 1999 at 8 P.M. in the Borough Hall of the Bids to be received at the Business Office of City of Elizabeth, in the County of UNION, COUNTY: Union STATE OF NEW JER- Premises commonly known as 40 Pros- Grand Street, Elizabeth, New Jersey. Borough of Fanwood at 75 North Martine the Board of Education, 302 Elm Street, and State of New Jersey. SEY. pect Street, Elizabeth, New Jersey 07201. BEING KNOWN as Lot No. 446, Block Avenue, Fanwood, New Jersey the Fanwood Westfield, New Jersey 07090 up to 10:00 Commonly known as: 1012 Laura Street, STREET AND STREET NO.: 829 Van BEING KNOWN as Lot No. 1012, Block No. 8 on the official Tax Map of the City of Planning Board will hold a public hearing to AM, APRIL 30, 1999. City of Elizabeth, New Jersey. Buren Street. No. 9 on the official Tax Map of the City of Elizabeth. consider the appeal of Walter and Marla SPECIAL NEEDS TRANSPORTATION Tax Lot No. 1102, Block No. 08. TAX BLOCK AND LOT: BLOCK: 8D, Elizabeth. Dimensions: (approximately) 100 feet x Blackwood, for bulk variances to erect a TR00-1 Dimensions of Lot: (Approximately) 27 LOT: 1811. Dimensions: (approximately) 24 feet x 25 feet. fence in the front yard of corner lot from the Transportation for 1999/2000 feet wide by 100 feet long. DIMENSIONS OF LOT: 30.00 feet x 100 feet. Nearest Cross Street: Spring Street a/k/a requirements of Chapter 93 of the Code of Specifications and full information may be Nearest Cross Street: Situate on the south- 150.00 feet. Nearest Cross Street: East Jersey Street. New Jersey State Highway Route 1 & 9. the Borough of Fanwood and from provision obtained upon application at the Business erly side of Laura Street, approximately 145 NEAREST CROSS STREET: 340.00 There is due approximately the sum of There is due approximately the sum of of subparagraphs 93-14C (1) (height of Office of the Board of Education, 302 Elm feet from the westerly side of Spring Street. feet from North Avenue. $102,674.32 together with lawful interest $85,693.31 together with lawful interest and fence); 93-14C(2) (solid fence) at 251 King Street, Westfield, New Jersey 07090. There is due approximately the sum of There is due approximately the sum of and costs. costs. Street, Fanwood, New Jersey also known as All bids must be submitted on a bid form $7,476.31 together with lawful interest and $65,283.47 together with lawful interest and There is a full legal description on file in There is a full legal description on file in Block No. 108, Lot No. 14 on the Fanwood which will be furnished upon application at costs. costs. the Union County Sheriff’s Office. the Union County Sheriff’s Office. Tax Map. the Office of the Board of Education, and There is a full legal description on file in There is a full legal description on file in The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn All interested persons may be present and bids not submitted on such form may be the Union County Sheriff’s Office. the Union County Sheriff’s Office. this sale. this sale. heard. rejected. The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn RALPH FROEHLICH RALPH FROEHLICH The file pertaining to this application is Bidders are required to comply with the this sale. this sale. SHERIFF SHERIFF available for public inspection during normal requirements of P.L. 1975, c. 127 (N.J.A.C. RALPH FROEHLICH RALPH FROEHLICH FEDERMAN AND PHELAN, P.C., FEDERMAN AND PHELAN, P.C., business hours from the Secretary of the 17:27). Affirmative Action. SHERIFF SHERIFF Attorney Attorney Board at the Administration Offices of the The Board of Education reserves the right ALLOCCA & PELLEGRINO, P.C., WILLIAM M. E. POWERS, JR., Attorney Suite 505 Suite 505 Borough of Fanwood at 75 North Martine to reject any or all bids. Attorney 737 Stokes Road Sentry Office Plaza Sentry Office Plaza Avenue, Fanwood, New Jersey. By order of the Board of Education. 4 Century Drive P.O. Box 1088 216 Haddon Avenue 216 Haddon Avenue Mr. and Mrs. Walter Blackwood Robert A. Berman Parsippany, New Jersey 07054 Medford, New Jersey 08055-9962 Westmont, New Jersey 08108 Westmont, New Jersey 08108 251 King Street School Business Administrator/ CH-754285 (WL) CH-754305 (WL) CH-754275 (WL) CH-754274 (WL) Fanwood, New Jersey 07023 Board Secretary 4 T - 3/25, 4/1, 4 T - 4/8, 4/15, 4 T - 3/25, 4/1, 4 T - 3/25, 4/1, 1 T – 4/15/99, The Times Fee: $25.50 1 T – 4/15/99, The Leader Fee: $30.09 4/8 & 4/15/99 Fee: $165.24 4/22 & 4/29/99 Fee: $165.24 4/8 & 4/15/99 Fee: $169.32 4/8 & 4/15/99 Fee: $171.36 CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood Thursday, April 15, 1999 Page C-5 Union County High School Baseball Results:

APRIL 5: Roselle Park 10, Manville 0 Elizabeth 17, Plainfield 2 was persistent with three hits as the Farmers upped their record to 1-1. Panther ace Kevin Kolbeck threw The powerful Minutemen served a five-hitter and struck out eight notice that they will be a major force APRIL 6: Mustangs. Adam Lovas had three in the quest for Union County domi- New Providence 5, Jonathan Day- hits, including a double. nance. The Minutemen had a huge ton 0 10-run third inning thanks to some The Pioneers grabbed their second Manville (0-1) 000 000 0 0 fine hitting mixed with five Cardinal shutout in two games as senior Todd Roselle Pk (1-0) 121 303 x 10 errors. Simo struck out 13, walked one and Ridge 11, Union Catholic 0 Miguel Medina had 11 strike outs allowed only two hits. Tom Beck, Jr. The Vikings got a bitter taste of and scattered four hits. Ishmael Med- had two hits and two RBI. Kim one of the best in the Mountain Val- ley and Jon Mena each had three Coleman drilled a double for the ley Conference. Chris Ignaut threw a RBI. Pioneers who improved to 2-0. five-inning no-hitter and struck out 13 Vikings. Chris Bentley crunched Elizabeth (2-0) 03 (10) 40 17 Dayton (0-1) 000 000 0 0 a bases-loaded triple and Eric Dial Plainfield (1-1) 10 1 00 2 New Providence 003 011 x 5 had an RBI triple. Summit 5, Parsippany Hills 4 Elizabeth 7, Union 6 Jon Campagna smashed a two-run The Minutemen won the battle of APRIL 7: homer in the third to give the the big schools as Ishmael Medley Union 13, Irvington 8 Hilltoppers a 3-1 lead but the Vikings and Jon Mena both whacked home Justin Nastasi crunched a two-run took a 4-3 lead in the fourth thanks to runs. The Minutemen jumped to a 7- homer and Graig Badger dug up David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times three hits for the Farmers in Irvington. TAKING A FAST BALL INTO THE DIRT Raider leadoff batter Kevin Voessler jumps back after taking the first pitch the hitting of Kevin Carol. Mike 1 lead and held off the Farmers for into the dirt in the game against Cranford in Scotch Plains on April 7. Nelson sacrificed Matt Benedetti the win. Summit 11, Hanover Park 6 home in the sixth to give the Johnson 14, Roselle 0 Mike Nelson tapped a bases-loaded Hilltoppers the winning run. The Crusaders upped their record single in the fifth inning to rouse a CANTAGALLO HITS HR, DBL, 1B Rahway 10, Shabazz 0 to 3-0 as Dave Freitas threw a five- five-run rally for the Hilltoppers. Ben The Indians butchered the Bull- inning one-hitter and struck out 11. Wheeless, who was credited with the dogs in Rahway. Gene Ronkiewicz Dave DiAntonio had two hits and victory, had two hits and two RBI. and Tom Moran each had two hits two RBI. Kearny 15, Plainfield 5 Highlanders Outlast and an RBI. Rahway improved to 2- Brearley 14, St. Mary’s (Elizabeth) The Kardinals crushed the Cardi- 0. 7 nals and boosted their record to 4-0. Union 15, Newark East Side 2 The Bears snarled in Kenilworth APRIL 8: Baseball Lions, 11-10 The Farmers trampled the Red as Brian Malina had three hits with a Rahway 4, Linden 3 By FRED LECOMTE Raiders with the help of David home run and scored three runs. Vin Steve Brown pitched a complete Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times the Lions continued with their own Sangster and Jorge Vidal who both Duda had two hits and scored two 10-inning game for the Indians and hitting rampage, scoring six runs on hit two-run home runs. Graig Badger runs. Despite a brief scare, the High- scored the winning run. landers of Governor Livingston just five hits to make the score 8-5. Immaculata 14, Roselle Catholic 1 High School rose to the occasion in Reilly took over the pitching du- Roselle Cath (2-1) 000 10 1 handling Roselle Catholic in a ties and silenced the Lion offense. In Immaculata (3-0) 236 3x 14 topsy-turvy, 11-10, slugfest in Ber- the bottom of the second, Mark APRIL 9: keley Heights on April 6. Slugger Cantagallo connected with a deep Hunterdon Central 8, Westfield 6 Mark Cantagallo crushed a solo shot into center field for his first The Red Devils built an 8-1 lead, home run of the season. The High- but the Blue Devils rallied for five in homer, a double and a single to lead the fifth in Westfield. Luke Mistretta the Highlanders. landers scored another run on two smashed a triple, Kevin McCormack The offensive whirlwind whistled hits to close the Lion lead to 8-7. drilled an RBI double and Brian Flynn furiously in the first three innings. Reilly again silenced the Lions in added a double. Derrick Writenour made his mound the third. The Highlanders came back debut for the Highlanders giving up strong with three hits of their own Fred Lecomte for The Leader and The Times Hunterdon C. (3-3) 035 000 0 8 knocking in two more runs and fi- COMING HOME Governor Westfield (5-2) 010 050 0 6 just one hit, but the Lions took ad- Livingston Highlander Terence Reilly Cranford 1, Linden 0 vantage of errors and scored two runs nally took the lead by a score of 9-8. comes home to score during the game Tom Polito struck out 12 Tigers in the top of the first inning. Reilly continued to mute the Li- with Roselle Catholic. Reilly, a Co- and allowed only one hit. Pat Maher The Highlanders put their bats to ons’ roar to a meow, allowing no Captain, is a dangerous hitter. had an RBI single in the fifth. work immediately. Chris Butler led base hits in the top of the fourth, although a tying run did score. In Cranford (5-0) 000 010 0 1 off the bottom of the first with a walk PUBLIC NOTICE Linden (1-2) 000 000 0 0 followed by a barrage of hits. Mark the bottom of the fourth, the High- landers’ offense reacted with a walk SHERIFF’S SALE APRIL 10: Cantagallo hit what appeared to be a SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, New Providence 11, Bayley-Ellard home run over the center field fence, by Reilly who then stole second. CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, 7 but the umpires did not see it that way Hansen stepped up and delivered a DOCKET NO. F-7335-98. Tim Simo had an RBI double and HOUSEHOLD FINANCE CORPORA- and called it a ground rule RBI double. deep shot into center for a two-run TION III, PLAINTIFF vs. JOSEPH David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times a single and Billy Izykowski and homer making the score 11-9. ORNSTEIN, ET UX, ET AL, DEFENDANT. CHOOSING HIS PITCHES Blue Devil Jeff Bendix looks for a good pitch and Todd Simo both had two RBI for the Eric Cantagallo followed his with an later finds one for an RBI single against the Cougars. In the top of the sixth, Reilly moved CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, Pioneers. RBI double of his own. DATED JANUARY 8, 1999 FOR SALE OF Terence Reilly clobbered an RBI the ball around very effectively al- MORTGAGED PREMISES. Bayley-Ellard (2-2) 040 020 1 7 triple, then right fielder Hank Hansen lowing just one hit and one unearned By virtue of the above-stated writ of ex- New Prov. (3-0) 010 172 x 11 run. In the seventh, Highlander Head ecution to me directed I shall expose for sale Blue Devils Quiet Hot Raiders Whip connected with an RBI double to by public vendue, on the 6th Floor of the Hanover Park 4, Governor Coach Bill Howard called on Bobby Livingston 3 center. Frank Cavallo slapped an RBI Union County Court House (Tower) 2 Broad single and Jason Guidicipietro fol- Phillips to secure the victory. Phillips Street, Elizabeth, New Jersey on Lady Indians, 4-1 Lady Tigers, 13-3 Mark Cantagallo whacked an RBI WEDNESDAY THE 21ST DAY OF APRIL lowed with a single, accounting for came through in impressive fashion Sophomore Lindsay Guerriero The Scotch Plains-Fanwood High sacrifice fly to tie it for the Highland- A.D., 1999 at two o’clock in the afternoon of seven hits and five runs. for his first save of the year. Reilly got said day. All successful bidders must have won her duel with Indian ace Dana School softball team had no mercy ers in the seventh but Hanover scored the winning run in the bottom of the the win and the Highlanders elevated 20% of their bid available in cash or certified Sides as the Westfield High School although the mercy rule stopped the With a 5-2 lead in the top of the check at the conclusion of the sales. seventh. their record to 3-1. softball team silenced Rahway, 4-1, game after five innings in Scotch second, the Highlanders brought The judgment amount is $137,030.33. Mike Farrell in to relieve Writenour. Township/City: City of Elizabeth. in Westfield on April 7. Guerriero Plains on April 5. Sophomore desig- Union 7, Belleville 2 Roselle Cath. 260 101 0 10 Lot: Account No. 1030; Block: Ward 10. pitched a four-hitter, allowed only nated hitter Meghan Miller ripped Union 10, Columbia 5 Unfortunately for the Highlanders, Gov. Livingston 522 200 x 11 Street Address: 85 Hillside Road. two walks and struck out three en three hits, including a double, scored Cranford 8, Iselin Kennedy 3 Nearest Cross Street: Baldwin Place. route to her second victory. Approximate Lot Dimensions: 50 x 128.35 two runs and had three RBI. Terry Donovan smashed a grand square feet. Kristen Leonardis rapped an RBI Senior Jan Weiner did some dam- slam in the fourth inning. There is due approximately the sum of single in the fourth inning. The $140,678.03 together with lawful interest Blue Devils, who also had four hits, age as she slashed three singles and Millburn 6, Summit 4 and costs. took advantage of five Indian errors drove in two runs. Katie Church The Millers ground out four runs There is a full legal description on file in thumped a triple and Jen Vanderhoff in the sixth inning to pull out the the Union County Sheriff’s Office. to seize the victory. The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn and Diana Mendez each whacked a victory. this sale. Rahway (2-2) 000 010 0 1 double for the Raiders who lifted RALPH FROEHLICH Westfield (2-3) 012 100 x 4 SHERIFF their record to 2-1. Viking Laxers Edge MC CABE, WEISBERG & CONWAY, P.C., Attorney Linden (0-3) 100 02 3 Blue Devil Boys, 4-3 Suite 600 Sc Plns-Fnwood 274 0x 13 216 Haddon Avenue Junior goalie Chris Driscoll had Westmont, New Jersey 08108 SPF Youth Baseball 11 saves but the West Morris Central CH-754288 (WL) High School boys lacrosse team got 4 T - 3/25, 4/1, 4/8 & 4/15/99 Fee: $148.92 Opening Day Set the jump on the Westfield boys and The Scotch Plains Fanwood held on for the 4-3 win in Westfield Youth Baseball Association will on April 6. PUBLIC NOTICE start their 44th season Saturday, Senior Mike Stotler had one goal SHERIFF’S SALE April 17, with Opening Day cer- SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, and an assist and senior Ricky Lang CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, emonies at Booth Field, on West- and sophomore Connor Mulvee had DOCKET NO. F-7959-98. field Road and Valley Avenue at one goal each. FIRST TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIA- TION AS TRUSTEE UNDER THE POOL- 9:30 a.m. Fred Lecomte for The Westfield Leader and The Times Scheduled to attend are Scotch W. Morris Cen. 2 1 1 0 4 TAKING A GOOD CUT AT THE BALL Highlander Chris Butler takes a ING & SERVICING AGREEMENT, DATED Westfield (1-2) 0 2 0 1 3 AS OF 9/1/97, ET ALS, PLAINTIFF vs. Plains Mayor Geri Samuel, good cut at the baseball during the game with Roselle Catholic. WILLIAM CRESPO, ET AL, DEFENDANT. Fanwood Mayor Maryanne S. CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, PUBLIC NOTICE Connelly, Scotch Plains Fanwood PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE DATED DECEMBER 23, 1998 FOR SALE High School Athletic Director Eric SHERIFF’S SALE OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, SHERIFF’S SALE SHERIFF’S SALE By virtue of the above-stated writ of ex- Rosenmeier, and Varsity Baseball CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, ecution to me directed I shall expose for sale Head Coach Brian Homm. DOCKET NO. F-12877-95. CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, by public vendue, on the 6th Floor of the Awards presented will include HAVEN SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSO- DOCKET NO. F-5187-98. DOCKET NO. F-11069-97. Union County Court House (Tower) 2 Broad the Distinguished Service Award to CIATION, PLAINTIFF vs. STANLEY F. TARGET MORTGAGE, PLAINTIFF vs. NATIONSBANC MORTGAGE CORPO- Street, Elizabeth, New Jersey on BUDD AND SHIRLEY N. BUDD, HIS WIFE; WILLIAM CRESPO, ET ALS, DEFEN- RATION, PLAINTIFF vs. SAM RAPUANO, WEDNESDAY THE 5TH DAY OF MAY members Al Beninato, and Jim ET ALS, DEFENDANT. DANT. DEFENDANT. A.D., 1999 at two o’clock in the afternoon of O’Connor. The James P. O’Brien CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, said day. All successful bidders must have Memorial Award to past Senior DATED JANUARY 4, 1999 FOR SALE OF DATED JANUARY 29, 1999 FOR SALE DATED JANUARY 25, 1999 FOR SALE 20% of their bid available in cash or certified Division Players Patrick Meredith, MORTGAGED PREMISES. OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. check at the conclusion of the sales. David B. Corbin for The Leader and The Times By virtue of the above-stated writ of ex- By virtue of the above-stated writ of ex- By virtue of the above-stated writ of ex- The judgment amount is $115,318.16. COMING HOME Blue Devil Stevie and Shawn O’Connor. The David ecution to me directed I shall expose for sale ecution to me directed I shall expose for sale ecution to me directed I shall expose for sale The property to be sold is located in the Larson scores against Colonia. M. Ferro Memorial Sportsmanship by public vendue, on the 6th Floor of the by public vend, on the 6th Floor of the Union by public vendue, on the 6th Floor of the City of Elizabeth, the County of Union, State Award to past Major Division Player Union County Court House (Tower) 2 Broad County Court House (Tower) 2 Broad Street, Union County Court House (Tower) 2 Broad of New Jersey. POSTERS Joe Wilkinson. Street, Elizabeth, New Jersey on Elizabeth, New Jersey on WEDNESDAY Street, Elizabeth, New Jersey on Commonly known as 734 Spring Street, The association consists of 65 WEDNESDAY THE 28TH DAY OF APRIL, THE 12TH DAY OF MAY AD, 1999 at two WEDNESDAY THE 12TH DAY OF MAY Elizabeth, New Jersey. The Westfield Leader and The Times A.D., 1999 at two o’clock in the afternoon of o’clock in the afternoon of said day. All A.D., 1999 at two o’clock in the afternoon of Tax Lot No. 8, Block No. 1583. teams with 836 players aged from 6 said day. All successful bidders must have successful bidders must have 20% of their said day. All successful bidders must have Dimensions: Beginning at a point in the have the capabilities of making large to 15 years old and 260 managers 20% of their bid available in cash or certified bid available in cash or certified check at the 20% of their bid available in cash or certified westerly line of Spring Street distant south- color posters (24x18 and smaller) of and coaches. It provides Official check at the conclusion of the sales. conclusion of the sales. check at the conclusion of the sales. erly 345.50 feet from the corner formed by sports photos or any photos you may The judgment amount is $14,377.98. The judgment amount is $121,726.38. The judgment amount is $111,467.93. the intersection of the southerly line of North wish to be reproduced. Prices are Little League and Official Babe Ruth The property to be sold is located in the MUNICIPALITY: City of Elizabeth. The property to be sold is located in the Avenue with the westerly line of Spring reasonable. Call David Corbin at League Baseball to the youth of TOWN of WESTFIELD in the County of COUNTY AND STATE: UNION Town of Westfield in the County of Union, Street; thence (908) 232-4407 or e-mail Dave for Scotch Plains and Fanwood. UNION, and the State of New Jersey. COUNTY, NEW JERSEY. New Jersey. 1) along said line of Spring Street, South Commonly known as: 428 PALSTED STREET AND STREET NUMBER: 1017 Commonly known as: 120 Sussex Street, 34 degrees 47 minutes West, 26.50 feet to information at [email protected]. AVENUE, WESTFIELD, NEW JERSEY Anna Street, Elizabeth, New Jersey 07201. Westfield, New Jersey 07090. a point; thence 07090. TAX LOT AND BLOCK NUMBERS: LOT Tax Lot No. 3 in Block No. 504. 2) North 55 degrees 13 minutes West, Vikings Plunder Tax Lot No. 27 in Block No. 2607. 209, BLOCK 8. Dimensions of Lot: (Approximately) 25 150.00 feet to a point; thence Lady Cougars Jar Dimensions of the Lot are (Approximately) DIMENSIONS: Approximately 100.00 feet feet wide by 120 feet long. 3) North 34 degrees 47 minutes East, Lady Comets, 17-0 108.65 feet wide by 63.63 feet long. x 20.35 feet x 100.11 feet x 25.00. Nearest Cross Street: Situate on the south- 26.50 feet to a point; thence Blue Devils, 8-2 Nearest Cross Street: Situated on the NEAREST CROSS STREET: Catherine easterly side of Sussex Street 217.16 feet 4) South 55 degrees 13 minutes East, Karen Mruk tossed a two-hitter in NORTHEASTERLY side of PALSTED Street is the nearest cross street to the from the northeasterly side of Central Av- 150.00 feet to the point or place of begin- Cranford jumped out to a 3-0, Hillside on April 8 as the Union AVENUE, 269.05 feet from the SOUTH- property. enue. ning. first inning lead and shutout the EASTERLY side of SOUTH AVENUE. There is due approximately the sum of There is due approximately the sum of Nearest Cross Street: North Avenue. Catholic High School softball team There is due approximately the sum of $124,987.21 together with lawful interest There is due approximately the sum of Blue Devils until senior Sue Phillips $114,467.45 together with lawful interest plundered the Comets, 17-1. Mruk $14,931.25 together with lawful interest and and costs. and costs. $118,427.11 together with lawful interest ripped a two-RBI single in the bot- costs. There is a full legal description on file in There is a full legal description on file in and costs. tom of the sixth in Westfield on recorded five strike outs and allowed There is a full legal description on file in the Union County Sheriff’s Office. the Union County Sheriff’s Office. There is a full legal description on file in April 5. Cougar Jessie Carscadden only one walk. the Union County Sheriff’s Office. The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn the Union County Sheriff’s Office. Kelly Stretenovic whacked a two- The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this sale. this sale. The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn had a triple, a double and two-RBI. this sale. RALPH FROEHLICH RALPH FROEHLICH this sale. Samantha Morano struck out four run double in the eight-run second RALPH FROEHLICH SHERIFF SHERIFF RALPH FROEHLICH Blue Devils, walked none and inning. She also had a single and SHERIFF HACK, PIRO, O’DAY, MERKLINGER, ZUCKER, GOLDBERG, BECKER AND SHERIFF yielded five hits. Six Blue Devil scored two runs for the Vikings. Jun- SHAPIRO & KREISMAN, Attorney WALLACE AND MCKENNA, Attorneys ACKERMAN, Attorneys GEORGE CRETELLA, ESQ., Attorney Suite J 30 Columbia Turnpike 1139 Spruce Drive Suite C errors made it easier for the oppor- ior Liz Majchrzak scored three runs 406 Lippincott Drive P. O. Box 941 P. O. Box 1024 20 Cambridge Drive tunistic Cougars. for the Vikings who improved to 2-0. Marlton, New Jersey 08053 Florham Park, New Jersey 07932-0941 Mountainside, New Jersey 07092-0024 Aberdeen, New Jersey 07747 CH-754282 (WL) CH-754324 (WL) CH-754318 (WL) CH-754301 (WL) Cranford (2-0) 301 120 1 8 Union Catholic 384 11 17 4 T - 4/1, 4/8, 4 T - 4/15, 4/22, 4 T - 4/15, 4/22, 4 T - 4/8, 4/15, Westfield (1-2) 000 002 0 2 Hillside (0-3) 000 00 0 4/15 & 4/22/99 Fee: $171.36 4/29 & 5/6/99 Fee: $169.32 4/29 & 5/6/99 Fee: $169.32 4/22 & 4/29/99 Fee: $206.04 CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK Page C-6 Thursday, April 15, 1999 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Local High School GATES GET 5 GOALS, SALMOND 4 Golf Results: Red Devil Laxers Edge APRIL 5: New Providence 174, Brearley 253 (Echo Lake, par 36) New Providence: Tom Doyle 40, Blue Devil Girls, 12-11 Kevin MacFee 41, Bill Kretchmer 42, Frank Petronella 51 In their first game of the season, Lang left her offensive home posi- Brearley: Mike McCarthy 55, Paul the Westfield High School girls la- tion to secure the ball behind the Blue Sosnowski 64, Bob Pasquali 65, crosse teams showed great effort but Devil goal. She then raced the ball Frank Selingiew 69 came up a little short against Ridge upfield to hit Gates who was fouled. APRIL 7: High School. Twenty-six seconds With seconds remaining, Gates fed Roselle Catholic 140, Scotch into the contest, center Julia Gates the ball to Salmond who scored for Plains-Fanwood 148 found the net to give the Blue Devils the apparent tie, but the goal was (Scotch Hills, par 33) the lead. disallowed, because it was judged to Raider John Cosmas led the field The score “see-sawed” for the next be after the game-ending horn. with a one-under par 32. 15 minutes. Third home Kristen It was a disappointing loss for the Scotch Plains-Fanwood: John Salmond and Gates kept the Lady Lady Laxers. Libby Schundler, the Cosmas 32, Luis Shults 34, Jack Blue Devils close. Later, attack wing Blue Devil goalkeeper, finished with Evans 40, Dave Lies 42, Matt 15 saves and Aubrey McGovern did McCarthy 44, Steve Lowan 48 Leigh Kendrick gave the Blue Devils Roselle Catholic: Kevin Guidura the lead at 15:10. Kendrick’s goal a first-class job at defensive wing. 35, Scott DiNardo 41, Frank Illacqua was followed by first home Allie Captains Katie Gildea and Kelsey 33, Dave Borys 42, Steve DiNardo 37, Ryan McGlynn 35 BLUE DEVIL MAJOR OFFENSIVE THREAT Blue Devil Lady Laxer Julia Gates, No. 62, has the ball and looks for another opportunity to score against the Red Devils of Ridge. Gates is a major offensive for the Blue Devils. Slick Blue Devil Laxers Chill Red Devil Boys, 4-3

Brilliant goal keeping by junior Todd and senior Mike Stotler fired in Chris Driscoll and solid defense from one goal each to give the Blue Devils the veteran defensive corps of Co- a 4-1 lead at the half. Captain Mike Krug, Pat Touhy, Brian The Red Devils came back in the Gallagher and Evan Molloy earned third with goals from Chad Harris the Westfield High School boys la- and Mike Sclafani to make the crosse team a 4-3 victory over score 4-3 but the Blue Devils held Hunterdon Central in Westfield on on in the final quarter for the win. April 8. Joffe also had two assists and Senior Ricky Lang flicked in the Stotler had one. Driscoll finished first goal for the Blue Devils in the with nine saves. first quarter. Red Devil Chris Sepsi Westfield improved its record to 2- RACING DOWN FIELD Blue Devil Lady lacrosse player Ali Rosenthal, No. also scored a goal in the first quarter. 19, races down field with some Red Devils during the game with Ridge. The Red 2 while Hunterdon Central experi- Devils pulled out a 12-11 victory. The Blue Devils’ three-goal surge enced its first loss and fell to 2-1. in the second quarter made the differ- Hunterdon Cent 1 0 2 0 3 ence. Juniors Sean Joffe and Mike Westfield 1 3 0 0 4 Rosenthal’s timely shot, along with Ill, although upset, both know that two more by Salmond and ending the season is long and that there will LAST LINE OF DEFENSE Blue Devil boys lacrosse goalie Chris Driscoll has with attack wing Liz Windberry’s be highs and lows along the way. been making many fine saves so far this season and will make many more. free start from the 8-meter line. Westfield 10 2 12 The strong offensive charge was Ridge 6 7 13 backed up by strong defensive play by point Lauren Mattes, coverpoint TURTURIELLO GETS 2ND SHUTOUT Liz Ambrosia and third man Donna Schaller. They shut down the Red Devils’ offense, holding them to GL Highlanders Quiet one goal over the next ten minutes. The Blue Devils held a 10-6 lead at the half. RC Lady Lions, 11-0 The second half brought a differ- ent turn of events for the Blue Devils. Good defensive play by the Roselle Within the first 15 minutes, the Red By FRED LECOMTE Devils came out strong, scoring four Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Catholic Lions could not stop the Gina Turturiello played her cards Highlanders as they went on to score unanswered goals to tie the score. right in Roselle when she struck out five runs in the top of the third in- After a timeout, the Devil laxers came back with Jen Korecky’s goal. Ridge eight and scattered five hits to pick ning, making the score 5-0. up her second shutout as the Gover- A combination of good pitching retaliated with a score of its own. nor Livingston High School softball and defense by both teams kept the Liza Yannuzzi’s interception of a team tamed Roselle Catholic, 11-0. fourth inning scoreless with just a Red Devils’ pass and her pass to Turturiello was also devastating with few hits being scattered. Highlander Gates at midfield, gave the lead back to the Blue Devils. Salmond added the “metal stick” as she had three hits Ellen Findlay led off the fifth with a ATTEMPTING TO OUTMANEUVER Blue Devil Mike Todd, No. 22, at- another score to give the Blue Devils and six RBI. single, then advanced to third on a tempts to outmaneuver his opponent. hit-and-run single by Jenny a two-point cushion. Calabrese. With two on, Turturiello Ridge never let up. Two minutes DEADLINE INFO... delivered a two-run single up the later, the score was tied, 12-12. With EVER VIGILANT Blue Devil a minute remaining in regulation, Sports deadlines are: middle in increasing the lead to 7-0. defenseman Katie Gildea is always on the alert. All sports that take place The Lady Lions threatened several the Red Devils took the lead. Morgan during the week MUST times totaling two singles and three be submitted by FRIDAY, walks in the fifth and sixth innings 4 P.M. Weekend sports but steady infield play by the High- Sailor Ricky Lang Selected ONLY will be accepted lander infield shut them down. up till Noon on Monday. Aritcles must be typed, The Highlanders bellowed for four Alternate at World Regatta double spaced, upper runs in the top of the sixth to put the and lower case and no game far out of reach. Heather Kantorek and Heather McDonald Westfield sailor, Ricky Lang, and the third place boat. longer than 1-1/2 pages. his partner Chris Ashley from Pt. Coupled with the duo’s success NO EXCEPTIONS both singled and Turturiello drove in this past summer in other Club 420 three more runs. Pleasant, placed second in the Club regattas, Lang and Ashley have be- Findlay finished with three hits 420 Midwinter Sailing Champi- come a formidable team to beat in the PUBLIC NOTICE and scored three runs for the High- onship held February 13, 14, and 15 in Coconut Grove, Florida. The 420 class. Ashley and Lang placed SHERIFF’S SALE landers who boosted their record to SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, 3-0. event was the qualifier for the 1999 second at the North American Cham- CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, Boys Double-handed World Youth pionships in Surf City, New Jersey, DOCKET NO. F-17598-98. FIRST NATIONWIDE MORTGAGE Gov. Livingston 005 024 11 Sailing Championships to be held finishing five points behind colle- Roselle Catholic 000 000 0 CORPORATION, PLAINTIFF vs. in Finland this summer. The first- giate All-American sailor, Erin Max- ROBERT L. COPPEDGE, ET AL, DE- Fred Lecomte for The Westfield Leader and The Times place team has the honor of repre- well and Erin Manning. FENDANT. PUBLIC NOTICE MOUNTAIN VALLEY CHAMPS Governor Livingston Highlanders Sarah senting the U. S. at the World They also took second at the Jr. CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, Drake, left, Mary Burbach, center, and Dana McCurdy rejoice after setting the DATED JANUARY 19, 1999 FOR SALE BOARD OF EDUCATION school record in the 3x400-meter event. Championships. Their second Olympic Regatta held in Island OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. WESTFIELD, NEW JERSEY Heights, New Jersey in July, and By virtue of the above-stated writ of ex- place finish in the regatta made NOTICE TO BIDDERS ecution to me directed I shall expose for sale Lang and Ashley the alternate team sixth overall out of 130 boats at the PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE by public vendue, on the 6th Floor of the Sealed proposals will be received by the to represent the U. S. at the World New England Championships. Union County Court House (Tower) 2 Broad Board of Education of the Westfield School SHERIFF’S SALE SHERIFF’S SALE Street, Elizabeth, New Jersey on District, Union County, New Jersey, at the SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, Championships. Lang and Ashley have been WEDNESDAY THE 5TH DAY OF MAY Board of Education, 302 Elm Street, CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, The “Club 420” is a two-man sail- coached by Mike Simms, 1997 North A.D., 1999 at two o’clock in the afternoon of Westfield, New Jersey, for the following DOCKET NO. F-13613-98. DOCKET NO. F-7821-97. boat used throughout the country in American Laser Champion and mem- said day. All successful bidders must have supplies, equipment or services: BROKERS COMMITMENT CORPORA- BANKERS TRUST, AS TRUSTEE, 20% of their bid available in cash or certified BID FOR: B-2013 TION, PLAINTIFF vs. WILLIAM J. DAVIS, PLAINTIFF vs. CARLOS SOSA, ET AL, the Intercollegiate Yacht Racing As- ber of the 2000 Canadian Olympic check at the conclusion of the sales. HIGH SCHOOL MARCHING BAND JR., ET AL, DEFENDANT. DEFENDANT. sociation for college competition. In sailing team; collegiate sailor, Talbott The judgment amount is $167,929.27. UNIFORMS FOR THE CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, ALL the following described property lo- 1999-2000 SCHOOL YEAR DATED JANUARY 20, 1999 FOR SALE DATED OCTOBER 30, 1998 FOR SALE a competitive fleet which included Ingram, who is currently campaign- cated in the Town of Westfield, County of OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. some of the best youth sailors from ing for the 2000 Olympics, and former BID DUE: Union, State of New Jersey: By virtue of the above-stated writ of ex- By virtue of the above-stated writ of ex- APRIL 30, 1999 AT 11:30 A.M. as far away as California and Olympic sailor Nick Adamson. BEING shown and designated as Lot No. ecution to me directed I shall expose for sale ecution to me directed I shall expose for sale 11, Block No. 146, on a certain map entitled The bids will be received at the Adminis- by public vendue, on the 6th Floor of the by public vendue, on the 6th Floor of the Canada, Ashley and Lang completed Lang is a senior at Westfield High “Map of Brightwood Estates, situated in the tration Building, 302 Elm Street, Westfield, Union County Court House (Tower) 2 Broad Union County Court House (Tower) 2 Broad the three-day 10-race series with a School and will attend the United Town of Westfield, Union County, New Jer- New Jersey 07090, on the date and at the Street, Elizabeth, New Jersey on Street, Elizabeth, New Jersey on total of 30 points, 25 points ahead of States Naval Academy at Annapolis. sey. Scale 1inch equals 50 feet, dated April time indicated, and then publicly opened WEDNESDAY THE 5TH DAY OF MAY WEDNESDAY THE 5TH DAY OF MAY 21, 1964, revised June 8, 1964 and further and read aloud. A.D., 1999 at two o’clock in the afternoon of A.D., 1999 at two o’clock in the afternoon of revised February 17, 1965. Harry L. Paff Bids must be in strict compliance with said day. All successful bidders must have said day. All successful bidders must have Associates, Inc., Professional Engineers specifications. Bids must be made on the 20% of their bid available in cash or certified 20% of their bid available in cash or certified and Land Surveyors, Scotch Plains, New proposal forms in the manner designated. check at the conclusion of the sales. check at the conclusion of the sales. Jersey, filed on February 23, 1965 in the Proposals must be endorsed on the outside The judgment amount is $239,388.41. The judgment amount is $134,362.92. Union County Clerk’s Office as Map No. of the sealed envelope, with the name of DOCKET NO. F-13613-98. The property to be sold is located in the 599A. the bidder, the bidder’s address and the MUNICIPALITY: Mountainside. City of Elizabeth, County of Union and State COMMONLY known as 916 Brown Av- name of the supplies, equipment, or ser- COUNTY: Union STATE OF NEW JER- of New Jersey. enue, Westfield, New Jersey 07090. vices for which the bid is submitted. It is SEY. It is commonly known as 161 Livingston BEING also known as Lot No. 11, Block understood and agreed that proposals may STREET AND STREET NO.: 1381 Stony Street, Elizabeth, New Jersey. No. 146 on the tax map of the Town of be delivered before the time or at the place Brook Lane. It is known and designated as Block No. 2, Westfield. specified for opening. The Board of Educa- TAX BLOCK AND LOT: BLOCK NO. Lot No. 623. IT is intended to describe the same pre- tion assumes no responsibility for bids mailed 15B, LOT: 12. The dimensions are 25 feet wide by 100 mises conveyed to Robert L. Coppedge and or misdirected in delivery. DIMENSIONS OF LOT: 80.00 feet x feet long. Shirley A. Coppedge, his wife, by deed The Board of Education of the Town of 131.62 feet. Nearest cross street: Situate on the north- dated April 8, 1985, recorded on April 15, Westfield, in Union County, New Jersey, NEAREST CROSS STREET: Intersec- easterly line of Livingston Street, 100 feet 1985, in the Union County Register’s Office reserves the right to accept or reject any tion of Wood Valley Road and Stony Brook from the southwesterly line of Second Street. in Deed Book 3401, Page 223. and/or all bids for the whole or any part and Lane. Prior lien(s): None. There is due approximately the sum of waive any informalities in the interest of the There is due approximately the sum of There is due approximately the sum of $172,355.36 together with lawful interest Board of Education. No bid may be with- $245,619.78 together with lawful interest $137,962.93 together with lawful interest and costs. drawn for a period of ninety (90) days after and costs. and costs. There is a full legal description on file in the date set for the opening thereof. There is a full legal description on file in There is a full legal description on file in the Union County Sheriff’s Office. Bidding shall be in conformance with the the Union County Sheriff’s Office. the Union County Sheriff’s Office. The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn applicable requirements of N.J.S.A. The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this sale. 18A:18A-1 et. seq., pertaining to the “Public this sale. this sale. RALPH FROEHLICH School Contracts Law”. RALPH FROEHLICH RALPH FROEHLICH SHERIFF Bidders are required to comply with the SHERIFF SHERIFF ZUCKER, GOLDBERG, BECKER & requirements of P.L. 1975, C. 127, (NJAC WILLIAM M. E. POWERS, JR. CHAR- STERN, LAVINTHAL, NORGAARD & ACKERMAN, Attorney 17:27). TERED, Attorney KAPNICK, Attorney 1139 Spruce Drive By order of the Town of Westfield Board 737 Stokes Road Suite 300 P.O. Box 1024 of Education, Union County, New Jersey. P. O. Box 1088 293 Eisenhower Parkway Mountainside, New Jersey 07092-0024 Robert A. Berman Medford, New Jersey 08055-9962 Livingston, New Jersey 07039-1711 David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times CH-754299 (WL) School Business Administrator/ CH-754306 (WL) CH-754297 (WL) READY TO TAKE THE LEAP Raider junior Mike Grabel thinks about his 4 T - 4/8, 4/15, Board Secretary 4 T - 4/8, 4/15, 4 T - 4/8, 4/15, rhythm before making his approach in the pole vault during the Summit Relay 4/22 & 4/29/99 Fee: $214.20 1 T – 4/15/99, The Leader Fee: $46.92 4/22 & 4/29/99 Fee: $171.36 4/22 & 4/29/99 Fee: $171.36 held at Tatlock Field on April 10. CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood Thursday, April 15, 1999 Page C-7 Union County High School Easter Seals Slates Shackamaxon Golf Softball Results: Outing Benefit Monday, May 10 is an excellent APRIL 5: APRIL 7: day for you to sharpen your golf Elizabeth 17, Plainfield 2 Union 15, Irvington 5 skills while helping the children and Amy Paul struck out seven, walked Rayneesha Adams struck out 12 adults that Easter Seals provides ser- one and allowed only two hits for the and Kelly Ford, who went 4-for-4, vices to on a daily basis. Lady Minutemen. Lauren DiDonato crushed a three-run homer in the first For the last 15 years, Shackamaxon had three hits and four RBI. inning for the Farmers. Country Club in Scotch Plains has hosted this premiere golf event Past Summit 7, Parsippany Hills 5 Kearny 22, Plainfield 5 event participants include NBA star Stephanie Bruce had three singles, The Kardinals were heartless in Roy Hinson and Baseball great Jim scored two runs and stole two bases the fourth inning as they scored 10 Palmer The event offers a gourmet for the Hilltoppers who elevated their runs against the grounded Cardi- brunch and dinner as well as 18 record to 2-0. Marissa Kellogg also nals. Erin Finn drove in seven runs holes of golf on one of New Jersey’s had three singles and scored twice. and Shante Jenkins bashed a grand finest courses. Bita Yektashenas had a two-run slam home run. It also offers corporate leaders an double in the first inning. Kearny (4-1) 342 (10) 30 22 excellent way to entertain. “Many Rahway 32, Shabazz 0 Plainfield (0-2) 005 0 00 5 deals have been made at this golf The Indians and pitcher Dana Sides Elizabeth 29, Newark East Side 3 outing” Stated Brian Fitzgerald Eas- destroyed the Lady Bulldogs in five It seemed like an eternity when the ter Seals, President. “It shows that innings. Sides struck out 13, walked Lady Minutemen scored 19 runs in you care about people in the commu- none and allowed just two hits while the third inning. nity, and the golf outing gives then a first class venue to meet with their going four-for-four, knocking in six APRIL 8: runs and crushing a home run. clients.” Roselle Park 12, Brearley 0 ST. HELEN’S HURRICANES Pictured, left to right, are: front row: Robert Broadbent, Billy Hearon, Richie Hughes, Easter Seals mission is to provide Union 11, Newark East Side 0 Joanna Ollinick smashed a three- Jared Messina, Matt Delaney, Alex Monaco, back row; Coach Mark Cleere, Christian Luker, Joe Geissler, Michael health and human services to indi- Priscilla Arteaga fired a no-hitter run triple, Nancy Miller had two Patella, Bryan Power, Matt Gallagher, Steven Lynes, Coach Bob Hearon. viduals and their families to over- for the Farmers who upped their doubles and Erin Washington tapped come physical, social and economic barriers, so that they may participate in their communities with equality, Hurricanes Storm Past dignity and independence. For more information on the golf outing or Easter Seals golf outing or services, call (732) 257-6662 exten- Competition in Basketball sion 245

The sixth grade traveling basket- ers would always step up their game fense and met the point guard at half St. Bart’s Softball ball team from St. Helen’s parish in when their teammate was having an court. Monaco was one of the Hurri- Westfield completed a successful sea- off-game. This fact became evident canes’ leaders in steals. His quick Starts 21st Year son. The Hurricanes finished the with early in the season and helped them first step gave the opposition fits. 35 victories. Most of the games went This year marks the 21st season become a great team. Likewise, Lynes used his body well to for the St. Bartholomew’s Oldtimers down to the wire causing much ex- The Hurricanes consisted of 12 play smothering defense. He forced citement for the fans and players. Softball League of Scotch Plains. players, nine of which had played many turnovers because of his re- For the past 17 years, Dom Lawrence The Hurricanes finished with a together in fifth grade. This helped lentless coverage. winning 14-1 record in the Union has been the Commissioner. Under build the team’s camaraderie and Two of the Hurricanes’ low-post Mr. Lawrence’s leadership the County CYO league. The team also team play. One of the new players on defenders were Christian Luker and competed in the Garden State Bas- league has grown from four teams the team this year was Jared Messina. Robert Broadbent. Luker was the to 10. The league is open to all men, ketball League and finished with an Messina was perhaps the team’s best team’s tallest player, and he used his 8-4 record which was good enough 30 and over. outside shooter and scored his points height well. His ability to box-out his What separates this league from for third place. in bunches. He was not the player you opponents gave the competition few Composure in close games was the others in the area is that new teams wanted to leave open, especially when second chances. Broadbent was a are chosen each year. This makes it key to the Hurricanes’ fantastic sea- he was hot. forward who liked to run the court. David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times son. Perhaps the most amazing sta- easy to meet the 150 players, in RIPPING A SINGLE TO CENTER Raider Jen Stewart bashes a single to Two of the big rebounders for the He was at his best offensively when tistic was that they never lost a game what sometimes seems more like a center against the Cougars in Cranford. Hurricanes were Joe Geissler and he was finishing up on a fast break. “fraternity” than a softball league. in which they were leading at half- Bryan Power. Geissler had the ability Billy Hearon was the team’s floor time. The Hurricanes played smart This year’s player draft will be held to come up with the ball at unlikely general. He ran the point most of the on Tuesday, April 27, at 7 p.m. at when they had a lead and wouldn’t times. While not being as tall as some season. Hearon kept the game in let the opponent back in the game. the St. Bartholomew School Caf- of his opponents, he managed to use control and secured many of the late eteria, on the lower level. The Hurricanes had the knack of his smaller frame to split his defend- game victories. Richie Hughes al- pulling out games that were tight. The first game of the season will ers and make strong moves to the ways provided a spark on defense be played on 6:30 p.m., Friday, Many of their victories came in the basket. Like Geissler, Bryan Power when he came in the game. He gave final few minutes due to some clutch May 21 at Brookside Park, located always came up with a rebound at a the team a tireless performance as he on Hetfield Avenue in Scotch Plains. play. This was evident in a thrilling critical time of the game. His stamina harassed the opposition. overtime game in December, as well Why not come out and watch these allowed him to wear down his oppo- The two players who provided the geriatric marvels display their ag- as many other regular season and nents and dominate the boards. consistent scoring attack for the Hur- tournament games. ing athleticism. You’ll be sure to The Hurricanes’ defense up top ricanes were Matt Delaney and Matt have a good time! Each of the players on the Hurri- was led by Alex Monaco and Steven Gallagher. Delaney was the acknowl- canes contributed to the team’s suc- Lynes. Both excelled in games where edged team leader who provided cess throughout the season. The play- the team ran an extended zone de- many late game heroics. While being Scotch Hills Women the team’s leading scorer, he was also Tell Golf Results Vikings Hammer Raider Soccer Sets the most effective passer in the open court. Gallagher turned up the inten- A spokeswoman for the Scotch Hills Golf Outing, May 7 sity during the second half of the Women’s Golf Association of Scotch Ridge Girls, 10-6 season to establish himself as an Plains announced the winning team of A Golf Fund-raiser for the State the “ 100 % Handicap” tournament held The Union Catholic High School Championship Raiders Soccer Team unstoppable force. His double digit on April 6. softball team borrowed the hammer will be held this year at Scotch Hills outputs in scoring and rebounding FLIGHT A of Thor and pounded out five runs in Country Club on May 7 at 1:00 p.m. The put the Hurricanes over the top against Low gross, Olga Rose 46 David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times the first inning to eventually win 10- Raiders Soccer Team won their seventh the strongest competition. First low net, Rose 30 NOT SWINGING AT A BAD PITCH Raider Jen Vanderhoff does not bite at 6 over the Red Devils in Bernards on state championship this year and is fund The final player on the Hurricane’s Second low net, Joanne Voci 33 a bad pitch thrown by Cougar pitcher Sam Morano during the game in April 6. Freshman Rachel Seamon team was Michael Patella. Patella Third low net, Linda Moncur 35 Cranford. raising for this year’s tournament trip rapped a two-run single in the first. which will be held in Oregon. was the team’s tallest guard which FLIGHT B Seamon finished with two hits and Friends of the Raiders’ Soccer allowed him to dominate his coun- Low gross, Janice Lawyer 49 record to 3-0. three singles for the Panthers who three RBI. Kristen Hoefle added two terparts on defense. This was most First low net, Lawyer 31 upped their record to 3-0. Team are invited to participate in a Second low net, Rosemary DeWitt Roselle Catholic 8, Wardlaw- hits for the Vikings and junior pitcher fun-filled afternoon which will start evident when he shut down the leader and Carol Katz 32 Hartridge 0 APRIL 10: Elizabeth Majchrzak, who picked up with golf and end with prizes and of one of the Hurricanes’ rivals. FLIGHT C The Lions were stingy as Cheryl Cranford 3, Colonia 2 the victory, also drilled a double. Ellie dinner. Corporate and Individual It was an incredible season for the Low gross, June McCarthy 54 Kennedy tossed a no-hitter and struck Lauren Salvaggio was responsible Henderson had three hits and three sponsors are welcomed and appreci- Hurricanes. There were great wins, First low net, Ruth Linge and Maura out 10. for all of the Cougars’ runs as she hit RBI for the Red Devils. ated. For further information, call tough losses, and a lot of dramatic Guillame 32 a two-RBI single and scored the win- Pat Sigmon at 908-889-6300, exten- games. The team’s “sixth man” was Second low net, McCarthy and Rusti APRIL 6: Union Cath (1-0) 500 022 1 10 Squires 33 ning run in the seventh. Ridge (1-2) 013 110 0 6 sion 101. its fans who were incredible no mat- Roselle Park 7, Manville 3 ter what the outcome was. It would be Low putts, Pat Herring 13 Kristen Merkel went four-for-four Colonia 101 000 0 2 hard to top a season like this one, or Chip-ins, Gert Simons #5 and Terry with a triple and drove in two runs Cranford (4-0) 000 000 3 3 even to match it. Sidun #6 and teammate Erin Washington Belleville 5, Union 4 Union 8, Columbia 3 tripled, singled and scored two runs PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE for the Panthers who upped their Public Notice is hereby given that an ordinance of which the following is a copy was record to 2-0. POSTERS introduced, read and passed on first reading by the Council of the Town of Westfield at a The Westfield Leader and The Times meeting held April 13, 1999, and that the said Council will further consider the same for final Roselle Park 001 123 0 7 passage on the 27th day of April, 1999, at 8:00 p.m., in the Council Chamber, Municipal Manville 200 100 0 3 have the capabilities of making large Building, 425 East Broad Street, Westfield, New Jersey, at which time and place any person Jonathan Dayton 14, New Provi- color posters (24x18 and smaller) of who may be interested therein will be given an opportunity to be heard concerning said dence 10 sports photos or any photos you may ordinance. Tracey Saladino had five RBI and wish to be reproduced. Prices are Joy C. Vreeland reasonable. Call David Corbin at Town Clerk hit for the cycle to push the Bulldogs (908) 232-4407 or e-mail Dave for GENERAL ORDINANCE NO. past the Pioneers. information at [email protected]. AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE CODE OF THE TOWN OF WESTFIELD CHAPTER 2, “ADMINISTRATION,” ARTICLE II, TOWN OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES, DIVISION 3, PERSONNEL POSITIONS AND SALARY SCHED- ULED,” SEC. 2-12.28, “SCHEDULE” BE IT ORDAINED by the Town Council of Westfield in the County of Union as follows: SECTION I. That the Code of the Town of Westfield be and is hereby amended by revising Section 2- 12.28, “Schedule,” in Chapter 3, “Administration” Article II, “Town Officers and Employees,” Division 3, “Personnel Positions and Salary Schedule,” so that the same shall read as follows: JOB TITLE SALARY RANGE Library Assistant I 18,000 - 24,000 David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times Custodian (Library) 18,000 - 24,000 POP OUT TO SECOND Raider Diana Mendez catches a pop-up at second Library Assistant II 20,000 - 28,000 base and looks for a possibility of a double play. Senior Custodian (Library) 20,000 - 28,000 Office Manager 24,000 - 32,000 Administrative Secretary 26,000 - 40,500 PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE Municipal Court Administrator 28,303 - 47,000 Public Notice is hereby given that an ordinance of which the following is a copy was Librarian 30,000 - 38,000 introduced, read and passed on first reading by the Council of the Town of Westfield at a Supervisor, Public Works 35,000 - 52,000 meeting held April 13, 1999, and that the said Council will further consider the same for final Town Clerk 40,000 - 62,000 passage on the 27th day of April, 1999, at 8:00 p.m., in the Council Chamber, Municipal Tax Collector 40,000 - 52,000 Building, 425 East Broad Street, Westfield, New Jersey, at which time and place any person Human Services Director 40,000 - 56,000 who may be interested therein will be given an opportunity to be heard concerning said Construction Official 40,000 - 61,000 ordinance. Chief Financial Officer 40,000 - 55,000 Joy C. Vreeland Recreation Director 37,500 - 51,000 Town Clerk Assistant Recreation Director 25,000 - 41,000 GENERAL ORDINANCE NO. Tax Assessor 40,000 - 54,000 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND GENERAL ORDINANCE NO. 1707 FIXING THE Town Surveyor 40,000 - 64,000 ANNUAL SALARIES FOR THE MAYOR AND COUNCILMEN AND CERTAIN Field Superintendent 40,000 - 64,000 OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES OF THE TOWN OF WESTFIELD Assistant Library Director 42,000 - 55,085 BE IT ORDAINED by the Town Council of the Town of Westfield in the County of Union Field Engineer 35,000 - 51,500 as follows: Health Officer - Regional 50,000 - 83,100 SECTION I. Assistant Town Administrator 40,000 - 62,000 That General Ordinance No. 1707, the title of which is recited in the title of this ordinance Deputy Fire Chief 48,000 - 75,000 is hereby amended to read as follows: Library Director 58,000 - 76,590 SALARIES Police Chief 58,000 - 92,000 The annual salaries of the Mayor and Councilmen, Town Officers and employees Fire Chief 58,000 - 87,000 hereinafter named, shall be respectively as follows, such salaries to be effective as of: Town Engineer 60,000 - 86,000 Town Administrator 67,500 - 108,000 January 1, 1999 SECTION II. Mayor $ 1.00 The Personnel and Position Salary Schedule set forth in Sec. 2-12.28 as hereby amended, Each Councilman 1.00 shall take effect as of January 1,1999. Town Attorney 44,806 SECTION III. Municipal Magistrate 33,515 Any or all ordinances or parts thereof in conflict, or inconsistent, with any part of the terms Municipal Prosecutor 21,229 of this ordinance are hereby repealed to the extent that they are in such conflict or Municipal Defender 8,761 inconsistent. Legal Counsel (Planning Board) 8,969 SECTION IV. Legal Counsel (Board of Adjustment) 8,969 In the event that any section, part or provision of this ordinance shall be held to be Plumbing Inspector 30,217 unconstitutional or invalid by any court, such holdings shall not affect the validity of this Electrical Inspector 27,981 ordinance as a whole, or any part thereof, other than the part so held unconstitutional or Secretary (Planning Board) 2,178 invalid. Secretary (Board of Adjustment) 2,178 SECTION V. SECTION II. This ordinance shall take effect after passage and publication as soon as, and in the Sailors Ricky Lang and Chris Ashley This ordinance shall take effect as provided by law. manner, provided by law. 1 T – 4/15/99, The Leader Fee: $65.28 1 T – 4/15/99, The Leader Fee: $108.12 CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK Page C-8 Thursday, April 15, 1998 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION

PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the following proposed bond ordinance was introduced NOTICE is hereby given that at a regular NOTICE is hereby given that at a regular NOTICE is hereby given that at a regular NOTICE is hereby given that at a regular and passed on first reading at a meeting of the Township Council of the Township of Scotch meeting of the Township Council of the meeting of the Township Council of the meeting of the Township Council of the meeting of the Township Council of the Plains, in the County of Union, State of New Jersey, held on the 13th day of April, 1999, and Township of Scotch Plains, held on Tues- Township of Scotch Plains, held on Tues- Township of Scotch Plains, held on Tues- Township of Scotch Plains, held on Tues- that said ordinance will be taken up for further consideration for final passage at the meeting day, April 13, 1999, an ordinance entitled: day, April 13, 1999, an ordinance entitled: day, April 13, 1999, an ordinance entitled: day, April 13, 1999, an ordinance entitled: of said Township Council to be held in the Council Chambers in the Township Hall, 430 Park AN ORDINANCE PERMITTING AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE TO AMEND SAL- Avenue, Scotch Plains, New Jersey, on the 27th day of April, 1999, at 8:00 o’clock, P.M., or GAMES OF CHANCE ON CHAPTER VII OF THE GEN- CHAPTER VII OF THE GEN- ARY ORDINANCE NO. 96-19 as soon thereafter as said matter can be reached, at which time and place all persons who SUNDAY, JUNE 27, 1999 IN ERAL ORDINANCES OF THE ERAL ORDINANCES OF THE ADOPTED JUNE 12, 1996 ES- may be interested therein will be given an opportunity to be heard concerning the same. THE TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH TABLISHING SALARIES AND A copy of this ordinance has been posted on the Bulletin Board upon which public notices PLAINS PLAINS ENTITLED “TRAF- PLAINS ENTITLED “TRAF- WAGES FOR MUNICIPAL are customarily posted in the Township Hall of the Township, and a copy is available up to was duly passed on second and final read- FIC” (No Stopping or Stand- FIC” (Parking prohibited Cer- EMPLOYEES and including the time of such meeting to the members of the general public of the Township ing. ing – Kevin Road) tain Hours – Aberdeen Road) was duly passed on second and final read- who shall request such copies, at the office of the Clerk in said Township Hall in Scotch TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS was duly passed on second and final read- was duly passed on second and final read- ing. Plains, New Jersey. Barbara Riepe ing. ing. TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS Barbara Riepe, Township Clerk Township Clerk TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS Barbara Riepe Township of Scotch Plains 1 T – 4/15/99, The Times Fee: $15.30 Barbara Riepe Barbara Riepe Township Clerk County of Union Township Clerk Township Clerk 1 T – 4/15/99, The Times Fee: $15.81 State of New Jersey 1 T – 4/15/99, The Times Fee: $16.83 1 T – 4/15/99, The Times Fee: $16.83 BOND ORDINANCE TO AUTHORIZE THE MAKING OF VARIOUS PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS AND THE ACQUISITION OF NEW ADDITIONAL OR RE- PLACEMENT EQUIPMENT AND MACHINERY AND NEW COMMUNICA- PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE TION AND SIGNAL SYSTEMS EQUIPMENT IN, BY AND FOR THE TOWN- Public Notice is hereby given that an ordinance of which the following is a copy was introduced, read and passed on first reading by the Council of the Town of Westfield at a meeting SHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS, IN THE COUNTY OF UNION, STATE OF NEW held April 13, 1999, and that the said Council will further consider the same for final passage on the 11th day of May, 1999, at 8:00 p.m., in the Council Chamber, Municipal Building, 425 JERSEY, TO APPROPRIATE THE SUM OF $547,000 TO PAY THE COST East Broad Street, Westfield, New Jersey, at which time and place any person who may be interested therein will be given an opportunity to be heard concerning said ordinance. THEREOF, TO APPROPRIATE A FEDERAL GRANT, TO MAKE A DOWN Joy C. Vreeland PAYMENT, TO AUTHORIZE THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS TO FINANCE Town Clerk SUCH APPROPRIATION AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE ISSUANCE OF BOND GENERAL ORDINANCE NO. _____ ANTICIPATION NOTES IN ANTICIPATION OF THE ISSUANCE OF SUCH ADOPTED ______, 1999 BONDS. AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE LAND USE ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF WESTFIELD TO AMEND THE REGULATIONS OF THE RA-3 AND GB-1 ZONE BE IT ORDAINED by the Township Council of the Township of Scotch Plains, in the DISTRICTS AND OTHER RELATED PROVISIONS County of Union, State of New Jersey, as follows: BE IT ORDAINED by the Town Council of the Town of Westfield that the Land Use Ordinance of the Town of Westfield be amended as follows: SECTION 1. SECTION I. The Township of Scotch Plains, in the County of Union, State of New Jersey (the That Article 11, Zoning, be amended by revising the Zoning Map described in Subsection A of Section 11.02 so as to relocate the zone boundary between the RA-3 and GB-1 zone districts “Township”) is hereby authorized to make various public improvements and to acquire new on Lots 23.01 and 24 in Block 3205 as shown on the Town of Westfield Tax Maps and as shown on the attached map entitled, “Relocation of RA-3 and GB-1 Zone Boundary” and prepared additional or replacement equipment and machinery and new communication and signal by Robert Catlin and Associates, dated 12/31/98. systems equipment in, by and for said Township, as more particularly described in Section SECTION II. 4 hereof. Said improvements shall include all work, materials and appurtenances necessary That Article 11, Zoning, be amended by revising Paragraphs 3 and 4 of Subsection A in Section 11.16, and by adding a new Paragraph 5 to the same Subsection, all to read as follows: and suitable therefor. 3. two-family residential uses in a single structure on the same lot; SECTION 2. 4. public parks and playgrounds; and, There is hereby appropriated to the payment of the cost of making the improvements 5. multi-family residences as defined in Article 2, limited to the following ownership types: described in Sections 1 and 4 hereof (hereinafter referred to as “purposes”), the respective a. fee simple ownership of individual units; amounts of money hereinafter stated as the appropriation for said respective purposes. Said b. condominium ownership; or, appropriation shall be met from the proceeds of the sale of the bonds authorized, and the c. cooperative ownership. down payment and Federal grant appropriated, by this ordinance. Said improvements shall SECTION III. be made as general improvements and no part of the cost thereof shall be assessed against That Article 11, Zoning, be amended by revising Paragraph 5 of Subsection B in Section 11.16 to read as follows: property specially benefited. 5. accessory uses and structures customarily subordinate and incidental to permitted principal uses and accessory uses and structures customarily subordinate and incidental to SECTION 3. permitted conditional uses. For the purposes of administering this provision, recreational facilities such as swimming pools, tennis courts, racquetball courts, exercise facilities, It is hereby determined and stated that the making of such improvements is not a current meeting rooms, community house, game rooms, etc., shall not be considered to be a use customarily incidental to a garden apartment or other multi-family residence. expense of said Township. SECTION IV. SECTION 4. That Article 11, Zoning, be amended by revising the title paragraph of Subsection E in Section 11.16 and Paragraphs 1 and 2 of the same Subsection to read as follows: The several purposes hereby authorized for the financing of which said obligations are to E. Bulk and lot regulations for garden apartments and other multi-family residences. The following bulk and lot regulations shall apply to all garden apartments and other multi- be issued are set forth in the following “Schedule of Improvements, Purposes and Amounts” family residences within the RA-3 zone district: which schedule also shows (1) the amount of the appropriation and the estimated cost of 1. Minimum lot area. There shall be a minimum lot area of fifteen thousand (15,000) square feet. each such purpose, and (2) the amount of each sum which is to be provided by the Federal 2. Minimum lot width. There shall be a minimum lot width of one hundred (100) feet. grant hereinafter appropriated, and (3) the amount of each sum which is to be provided by SECTION V. the down payment hereinafter appropriated to finance such purposes, and (4) the estimated That Article 11, Zoning, be amended by revising the Paragraphs 5 and 6 of Subsection E in Section 11.16 to read as follows: maximum amount of bonds and notes to be issued for each such purpose, and (5) the period 5. Maximum density. There shall be a maximum density of twenty-five (25) dwelling units for each acre of lot area within the RA-3 district. of usefulness of each such purpose, according to its reasonable life, computed from the date 6. Maximum rooms per acre. There shall not be more than fifty (50) rooms per acre, exclusive of main living rooms, kitchens, dinettes, bathrooms and closets. of said bonds: SECTION VI. SCHEDULE OF IMPROVEMENTS, PURPOSES AND AMOUNTS That Article 11, Zoning, be amended by revising Subsection F in Section 11.16 to read as follows: A. Acquisition of new additional or replacement equipment and machinery consisting F. Other regulations applicable to garden apartments and other multi-family residences. In addition to the above bulk and lot regulations, the following regulations shall apply of a computer system for the use of the Police Department. to garden apartment and other multi-family residence developments: Appropriation and Estimated Cost $223,000 1. Compatible architecture. The design of accessory buildings and structures, including the nature of building materials used, shall be substantially the same as used in the U.S. Department of Justice Grant construction of principal buildings on the same site designed to be used for garden apartments or other multi-family residences. Appropriated $159,000 2. Use of accessory buildings. basements and attics. No part of any accessory building or structure shall be used for living purposes. No portion of any building or structure Down Payment Appropriated $ 3,100 below the first floor or above the second floor shall be used for dwelling purposes, except that one (1) basement single-family dwelling unit may be provided for on the lot and Bonds and Notes Authorized $ 60,900 occupied by a janitor or superintendent employed upon the premises. Period of Usefulness 10 years 3. Screening. Any premises in the RA-3 zone that is used for garden apartments or other multi-family residences shall be effectively screened on any side which abuts any B. Acquisition of new communication and signal systems equipment consisting of a premises that is used exclusively as a single family detached or two family dwelling. The required screening shall meet the conditions imposed by the Planning Board for this telephone system for the use of various Township offices, departments and purpose. agencies. SECTION VII. Appropriation and Estimated Cost $122,000 That Article 11, Zoning, be amended by revising Paragraphs 7 and 8 of Subsection A in Section 11.26, and by adding a new Paragraph 9 to the same Subsection, all to read as follows: Down Payment Appropriated $6,000 7. public parks and playgrounds; Bonds and Notes Authorized $116,000 8. residential dwelling units on the second or third floors of a building; and, Period of Usefulness 10 years 9. parking areas accessory to a permitted principal use in the GB-1 district but which are located on a different lot than such principal use. C. Improvement of Rahway Road (from the vicinity of Clarks Lane to the Plainfield SECTION VIII. border), including road resurfacing and reconstruction and the undertaking of That Article 2, Definitions, be amended by revising Subsection K in Section 2.11 to read as follows: drainage improvements. It is hereby determined and stated that said road to be K. Multi-family use; multi-family residence. A use involving three (3) or more separate dwelling units in a building as the primary use on one (1) lot; a building devoted to such use. improved is of “Class B” or equivalent construction as defined in Section 22 of the SECTION IX. Local Bond Law (Chapter 2 of Title 40A of the New Jersey Statutes, as amended; That Article 12, General Zoning Regulations, be amended by revising Subsection A in Section 12.04 to read as follows: the ‘’Local Bond Law’’). A. More than one (1) principal building or structure on same lot prohibited. No lot shall contain more than one (1) principal building or structure except as permitted and regulated Appropriation and Estimated Cost $102,000 in the RA-1, RA-2, RA-3, RA-4, RA-5A and RA-5B zone districts, and except as may be specifically permitted otherwise by this ordinance. On any lot that is divided by a zone Down Payment Appropriated $5,000 boundary, one (1) principal building or structure otherwise permitted in the zone district shall be permitted on each portion of said lot located in a different zone than the remainder Bonds and Notes Authorized $97,000 of the lot; provided, however, that for purposes of determining compliance with the applicable zoning regulations, the zone boundaries on said lot shall be construed to be lot Period of Usefulness 10 years boundaries. D. The provision of various professional services in connection with the arbitration SECTION X. proceedings for the senior citizens housing construction project previously under- That Article 13, Accessory Uses, Buildings and Structures, be amended by revising Subsection A in Section 13.01 to read as follows: taken on Township-owned property and partially financed by the Township, A. General location of accessory structures and uses. Accessory buildings, structures and uses shall be located on the same lot as the principal building, structure or use to including legal, architectural and construction management services . which they are accessory, unless specifically permitted otherwise by this ordinance. Appropriation and Estimated Cost $100,000 SECTION XI. Down Payment Appropriated $4,900 That Article 17, Off-Street Parking, Loading, Circulation and Access, be amended by revising Paragraph 7 of Subsection A in Section 17.02 to read as follows: Bonds and Notes Authorized $95,100 7. Garage parking. Parking spaces located inside garages shall be counted toward the number of required parking spaces only if they are included as such on a parking plan. Garages Period of Usefulness 15 years accessory to single-family detached and two-family dwellings and capable of storing motor vehicles shall not be designed or used to store more than three (3) motor vehicles on ------a single lot in any residential zone district. (RSIS) Aggregate Appropriation and Estimated Cost $547,000 SECTION XII. Federal Grant Appropriated $159,000 That Article 17, Off-Street Parking, Loading, Circulation and Access, be amended by revising Paragraph 1.g of Subsection C in Section 17.02 to read as follows: Aggregate Down Payment Appropriated $ 19,000 g. Dwellings units in the same building as a non-residential use in the P-1, P-2, CBD, GB-1 and GB-3 zone districts: In the CBD and GB-1 districts, the standards for high rise dwellings Aggregate Amount of Bonds and Notes above shall apply; in the P-1, P-2 and GB-3 districts, the standards for garden apartment and mid-rise apartment dwellings above shall apply. Authorized $369,000 SECTION XIII. SECTION 5. That Article 17, Off-Street Parking, Loading, Circulation and Access, be amended by revising Subsection F in Section 17.02 to read as follows: The cost of such purposes, as hereinbefore stated, includes the aggregate amount of F. Shared parking. Subject to the provisions of § 17.03A below (location of parking), which shall control, any owners of property in the multi-family residential or non-residential zone $107,000 which is estimated to be necessary to finance the cost of such purposes, including districts may provide the required number of parking spaces by participating in a joint parking program involving two (2) or more multi-family residential and/or non-residential uses architect’s fees, accounting, engineering and inspection costs, legal expenses and other on the same or separate lots, provided the plans for such a joint program shall have been approved by the Board, and provided further that the number of parking spaces shall equal expenses, including interest on such obligations to the extent permitted by Section 20 of the the collective parking area requirements of the participating properties to be serviced, unless the applicant demonstrates, and the Board agrees, that the times of peak parking demand Local Bond Law. for the various uses are and will remain sufficiently different so as to warrant a lesser number of parking spaces. (RSIS) SECTION 6. SECTION XIV. The sum of $159,000 received or to be received as a grant from the United States That Article 17, Off-Street Parking, Loading, Circulation and Access, be amended by revising Paragraph 1 of Subsection A in Section 17.03 to read as follows: Department of Justice (COPSMORE Program) is hereby appropriated to the payment of the 1. Residential uses and residential zone districts. For all residential buildings and structures, regardless of the district in which they may be located, and for all non-residential cost of the acquisition of the Police Department computer system set forth in Section 4.A buildings and structures in residential zone districts, required parking shall be provided on the same lot with the building, upon an adjacent lot in common ownership or upon a lot above. located across the street in common ownership. (RSIS) SECTION 7. SECTION XV. It is hereby determined and stated that moneys exceeding $19,000, appropriated for down That Appendix I, entitled “Summary of Zoning Standards”, and referenced by Subsection C in Section 11.02, be amended to read as shown on the attached revised “Summary of Zoning payments on capital improvements or for the capital improvement fund in budget heretofore Standards”. adopted for said Township, are now available to finance said purposes. The sum of $19,000 SECTION XVI. is hereby appropriated from such moneys to the payment of the cost of said purposes. In case, for any reason, any Section or provision of this Ordinance shall be held to be unconstitutional or invalid, the same shall not affect any other Section or provision of this Ordinance, SECTION 8. except in so far as the Section or provision so declared unconstitutional or invalid shall be severed from the remainder of any portion thereof. To finance said purposes, bonds of said Township of an aggregate principal amount not SECTION XVII. exceeding $369,000 are hereby authorized to be issued pursuant to the Local Bond Law. Said This Ordinance shall take effect in accordance with law. bonds shall bear interest at a rate per annum as may be hereafter determined within the limitations prescribed by law. All matters with respect to said bonds not determined by this * * * ordinance shall be determined by resolutions to be hereafter adopted. SECTION 9. To finance said purposes, bond anticipation notes of said Township of an aggregate principal amount not exceeding $369,000 are hereby authorized to be issued pursuant to the Local Bond Law in anticipation of the issuance of said bonds. In the event that bonds are issued pursuant to this ordinance, the aggregate amount of notes hereby authorized to be issued shall be reduced by an amount equal to the principal amount of the bonds so issued. If the aggregate amount of outstanding bonds and notes issued pursuant to this ordinance shall at any time exceed the sum first mentioned in this section, the moneys raised by the issuance of said bonds shall, to not less than the amount of such excess, be applied to the payment of such notes then outstanding. SECTION 10. Each bond anticipation note issued pursuant to this ordinance shall be dated on or about the date of its issuance and shall be payable not more than one year from its date, shall bear interest at a rate per annum as may be hereafter determined within the limitations prescribed by law and may be renewed from time to time pursuant to and within limitations prescribed by the Local Bond Law. Each of said bond anticipation notes shall be signed by the Mayor and by a financial officer and shall be under the seal of said Township and attested by the Township Clerk or Deputy Township Clerk. Said officers are hereby authorized to execute said notes in such form as they may adopt in conformity with law. The power to determine any matters with respect to said notes not determined by this ordinance and also the power to sell said notes, is hereby delegated to the Chief Financial Officer who is hereby authorized to sell said notes either at one time or from time to time in the manner provided by law. SECTION 11. It is hereby determined and declared that the average period of usefulness of said purposes, according to their reasonable lives, taking into consideration the respective amounts of bonds or notes authorized for said purposes, is a period of 11.28 years computed from the date of said bonds. SECTION 12. It is hereby determined and stated that the Supplemental Debt Statement required by the Local Bond Law has been duly made and filed in the office of the Township Clerk of said Township, and that such statement so filed shows that the gross debt of said Township, as defined in Section 43 of the Local Bond Law, is increased by this ordinance by $369,000 and that the issuance of the bonds and notes authorized by this ordinance will be within all debt limitations prescribed by said Local Bond Law. SECTION 13. Any funds received from the County of Union, the State of New Jersey or any of their agencies or any funds received from the United States of America or any of its agencies in aid of such purposes (other than the Federal grant hereinbefore appropriated which shall be applied to the cost of such purposes, but shall not be applied to the payment of outstanding bond anticipation notes and the reduction of the amount of bonds authorized), shall be applied to the payment of the cost of such purposes, or, if bond anticipation notes have been issued, to the payment of the bond anticipation notes, and the amount of bonds authorized for such purposes shall be reduced accordingly. SECTION 14. The capital budget is hereby amended to conform with the provisions of this ordinance to the extent of any inconsistency therewith and the resolutions promulgated by the Local Finance Board showing full detail of the amended capital budget and capital program as approved by the Director, Division of Local Government Services, is on file with the Township Clerk and is available for public inspection. SECTION 15. The Township intends to issue the bonds or notes to finance the cost of the improvements described in Sections 1 and 4 of this bond ordinance. If the Township incurs such costs prior to the issuance of the bonds or notes, the Township hereby states its reasonable expectation to reimburse itself for such expenditures with the proceeds of such bonds or notes in the maximum principal amount of bonds or notes authorized by this bond ordinance. SECTION 16. The full faith and credit of the Township are hereby pledged to the punctual payment of the principal of and the interest on the obligations authorized by this ordinance. Said obligations shall be direct, unlimited and general obligations of the Township, and the Township shall levy ad valorem taxes upon all the taxable real property within the Township for the payment of the principal of and interest on such bonds and notes, without limitation as to rate or amount. SECTION 17. This ordinance shall take effect twenty days after the first publication thereof after final passage. TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS Barbara Riepe, Township Clerk 1 T – 4/15/99, The Times Fee: $302.94 CONTINUED ON PAGE C-11 CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood Thursday, April 15, 1998 Page C-9 Recent Home Sales

WESTFIELD N. Holt, 312 North Chestnut Street, and Elaine Weill, 260 Prospect Street, Drive, $372,500. M. A. and T. Tizzio to Paul A. and $255,000. $267,895. V. and R. Realty Co. Inc. to Raul P. SERVICES AND Michele Masterton, 819 Cedar Terrace, E. A. and O. S. Tice to Peter J. and C. A. Higgins, 3rd to Michael L. Hertz, and Alina Rocha, 920 Dunham Avenue, $750,000. Toby Ganz, 610 St. Marks Avenue, 728 Clarence Street, $369,000. $475,000. C. Jacobs and Ferne Y. Kawahara to $472,500. B. D. Cohen to Christopher M. Farella, R. and E. Tischbein to John E. and GOODS YOU NEED! Andrew and Theresa Pilkington, 299 J. B. Gray to Donald E. Gilford, 121 418B Rahway Avenue, $175,500. Mary O. Gartland, 5 Burgess Court, Seneca Place, $405,000. South Euclid Avenue, $475,000. D. Jaxheimner to Leo C. Garrity, Jr. $345,000. S. D. and P. A. Gresky to Steven J. and A. J. and A. G. Garone to Stephen T. and Kathleen K. Garrity, 407 Westfield A. Lantz to Paul Trapp, 811 Grant Krista A. Pinkin, 523 Kimball Turn, and Amy C. Root, 177 Harrison Avenue, Broad Street, $138,000. Avenue, $230,000. $445,000. $385,000. L. A. Haynes, Jr. to David B. and R. M. Scanlon to Christopher E. AUTO BODY CENTER J. C. Sinden to Graham S. and Dionne W. H. and P. C. Norman to Donald M. Valerie B. Lynch, 621 Shadowlawn Brennan and Michelle M. Molinelli, 250 Hyslip Avenue, $285,000. R. G. Bonnetti to Harris W. C. Browne, Auto Collision PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE Jr. and Diane W. Browne, 206 Ross Place, $235,000. Center, Inc. 1999 MUNICIPAL BUDGET J. F. Shaw to Bento Pinto and Adelinda Pinho Pinto, 632 Norwood Drive, TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS, $187,500. YOUR ONE STOP I. M. Eachern and D. Quilter to Scott COMPLETE COLLISION SERVICE CENTER COUNTY OF UNION and Stacy Stogner, 437 Mountain Av- FOR THE CALENDAR YEAR ENDED enue, $245,000. APPROVED BY MAJOR INSURANCE COMPANIES J. H. Peterson and J. C. and K. M. DECEMBER 31, 1999 Palmer to John B. Killoran, 549 North CERTIFIED TECHNICIANS STATE-OF-THE-ART TECHNOLOGY Avenue, $160,000. Revenue and Appropriation Summaries L. and N. DiPaolo to John F. Brinton, (908) 233-2651 1486 East Broad Street, $130,000. SUMMARY OF REVENUES ANTICIPATED D. B. and V. B. Lynch to Clinton B. FENCING GENERAL CONTRACTING 1999 1998 Factor, 850 Tice Place, $310,000. 1. Surplus $2,300,000.00 $2,050,000.00 JOHN NEVILLE 2. Total Miscellaneous Revenues $4,671,193.89 $4,462,251.26 FANWOOD A. PLAIA & SON General Contracting 3. Receipts from Delinquent Taxes $600,000.00 $625,000.00 Seth E. Kenter to Will and Lisa Remodeling • Dormers 4. a) Local Tax for Municipal Purposes $9,195,141.33 $8,600,516.56 Weisser, 9 Robin Road, $232,000. Additions • Alterations b) Addition to Local District School Tax 0.00 0.00 Eric W. Spichiger to William Flagg, Total Amount to be Raised by Taxes 83 South Martine Avenue, $172,500. All TTTypes ofofypes Fenceenceence Expert Carpentry For Support of Municipal Budget $9,195,141.33 8,600,516.56 Mary F. Donohue to Robert and Deana Total General Revenues $16,766,335.22 $15,737,767.82 Camisa, 5 Pleasant Avenue, $215,000. Expertly Installed FINAL Dave J. McKinney to Michael H. Fink New and Repairs SUMMARY OF APPROPRIATIONS 1999 BUDGET 1998 BUDGET and Colleen S. Bloch, 21 King Street, 1. Operating Expenses: Salaries & Wages $6,623,656.00 $6,348,721.00 $242,000. Other Expenses $7,190,337.22 $7,116,742.82 SCOTCH PLAINS Free Estimates 2. Deferred Charges & Other Appropriations $240,000.00 Joe R. Pope to Louis A. and Christine (908) 654-5222 3. Capital Improvements $37,000.00 $60,000.00 Hausle, 369 Union Avenue, $189,000. 4. Debt Service $1,275,342.00 $1,102,304.00 Kathleen A. Tartivita to James P. 5. Reserve for Uncollected Taxes $1,400,000.00 $1,350,000.00 McGrath, Jr. and Caroline M. McGrath, Total General Appropriations $16,766,335.22 $15,977,767.82 1988 Raritan Road, $355,000. LANDSCAPING LANDSCAPING Total Number of Employees 122 122 Harry G. Kardash Trust to David G. Schuman • Landscape Design Kother, 2471 Hill Road, $176,000. • Railroad Ties / Patios BALANCE OF OUTSTANDING DEBT - DECEMBER 31, 1998 Charles G. Parrelli to Bruce M. Egan, & Son • Spring Cleanups GENERAL • Plantings Interest $2,474,116.25 1875 Quimby Lane, $345,000. Louis D’Imperior to Kevin and Donna Landscaping • FREE Estimates Principal $8,018,000.00 • FREE Soil Analysis Outstanding Balance $10,492,116.25 Dougher, 10 Round Hill, $450,000. Steven E. Reilly to Alejandro Bertuol Complete Landscape Design Serving the Westfield Area Notice is hereby given that the Budget and Tax Resolution was approved by the Township Council of and Patricia M. Garip Bertuol, 2440 • 30+ Years of Experience • Licensed & Insured the Township of Scotch Plains, County of Union on March 23, 1999. Seneca Road, $351,000. Construction • Maintenance Member of: Estate of Gertrude Furst to Sally Pettit, • Westfield Area Chamber of Commerce A Hearing on the Budget and Tax Resolution will be held at the Municipal Building on April 27, 1999 at • Professional Landscapers’ Alliance 8:00 o’clock P.M., at which time and place objections to said Budget and Tax Resolution for the year 1999 2264 Coles Avenue, $166,000. Free Estimates • Fully Insured • NJ Landscape Contractors’ Association may be presented by taxpayers or other interested persons. Henry DePropsero, Jr. to Nicola Copies of the budget are available in the office of Barbara Riepe, Township Clerk, at the Municipal 908-654-5296 Lomante and Laura Glynn, 2327 908•654•8654(908) 654-5222 “Dedicated To Your Lawn-Gevity” Building, 430 Park Avenue, Scotch Plains, New Jersey, 07076, (908) 322-6700, during the hours of 9:00 Westfield Avenue, $180,850. A.M. to 4:30 P.M. each weekday. Gary D. Pansuik to Jean Marc Rejaud, 1 T -- 4/15/99, The Times Fee: $137.70 2125 Maple View Court, $259,000. PAINTING PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE JK’S PAINTING & SUMMARY OF ZONING STANDARDS This Summary of Zoning Standards is a generalized summary of regulations for each zone district. The regulations established for each zone district in the text of the ordinance provide WALLCOVERING greater detail and take precedence over the standards in the table. Also, the text of the ordinance should be consulted for other requirements not shown in the table. MIN. MIN. MIN. MIN. MIN. MAXIMUM MAXIMUM MAXIMUM INSTALLATION PERMITTED LOT LOT LOT FRONT SIDE REAR BUILDING MAXIMUM BUILDING IMPROVE. MAXIMUM ZONE USES-(1) AREA WIDTH DEPTH YARD YARD YARD HEIGHT F.A.R. COVER. COVER. DENSITY ✧✧✧ Residential RS-40 Residential- SFD 40,000 sf 150' 200' § 12.03 20' 60' 3 st, 38' § 12.04E § 12.04F § 12.04G — ✧✧✧ Commercial RS-24 Residential- SFD 24,000 sf 120' 160' § 12.03 15' 50' 3 st, 38' § 12.04E § 12.04F § 12.04G — Call Joe Klingebiel RS-16 Residential- SFD 16,000 sf 90' 140' § 12.03 15' 40' 3 st, 38' § 12.04E § 12.04F § 12.04G — (908) 322-1956 RS-12 Residential- SFD 12,000 sf 75' 120' § 12.03 15' 35' 3 st, 38' § 12.04E § 12.04F § 12.04G — FULLY INSURED FREE ESTIMATES RS-10 Residential- SFD 10,000 sf 70' 120' § 12.03 10' 35' 3 st, 38' § 12.04E § 12.04F § 12.04G — RS-8 Residential- SFD 8,000 sf 60' 120' § 12.03 10' 35' 3 st, 38' § 12.04E § 12.04F § 12.04G — PAVING PERFECT PAINTING RS-6 Residential- SFD 6,000 sf 50' 120' § 12.03 10' 35' 3 st, 38' § 12.04E § 12.04F § 12.04G — Over 20 Years Experience • Fully Insured RM-12 Residential- SFD, 2F 12,000 sf 75' 120' § 12.03 12' 35' 3 st, 38' § 12.04E § 12.04F § 12.04G — RALPH Residential & Commercial RM-8 Residential- SFD 8,000 sf 60' 120' § 12.03 10' 35' 3 st, 38' § 12.04E § 12.04F § 12.04G — 100’s of Area Homeowners Available as References Residential- 2F 8,000 sf 60' 120' § 12.03 10' 35' 3 st, 38' § 12.04E § 12.04F § 12.04G — CHECCHIO , INC. BLACK TOP RM-6 Residential- SFD 6,000 sf 50' 120' § 12.03 10' 35' 3 st, 38' § 12.04E § 12.04F § 12.04G — Exterior & Interior Color Design PAVING Power Washing Free Estimates Residential- 2F 8,000 sf 60' 120' § 12.03 10' 35' 3 st, 38' § 12.04E § 12.04F § 12.04G — • Driveways Deck Sealing Carpentry Work FREE RM-6D Residential- SFD 6,000 sf 50' 120' § 12.03 10' 35' 3 st, 38' § 12.04E § 12.04F § 12.04G — Parking Lots • Concrete or ESTIMATES HEPA Vacuum System for Sanding Residential- 2F 8,000 sf 60' 120' § 12.03 10' 35' 3 st, 38' § 12.04E § 12.04F § 12.04G — Masonry Work OWNER ON THE JOB • NO SUBS Residential- Duplex 4,000 sf 30' 120' § 12.03 0/10' 35' 3 st, 38' § 12.04E § 12.04F § 12.04G — 889-4422 (908) 272-4456 RA-1 Elderly Housing 1 acre — — 50' 30' 30' 2 st, 30' — 17% 50% 10 du/ac.

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Residential- MF 50 br/ac. Residential- SFD 6,000 sf 50' 120' § 12.03 10' 35' 3 st, 38' § 12.04E § 12.04F § 12.04G — SERVICES Residential- 2F 8,000 sf 60' 120' § 12.03 10' 35' 3 st, 38' § 12.04E § 12.04F § 12.04G —

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Scotch Plains WSO’s Hansel and Gretel Recreation Department Offers Tennis Lessons To be Presented April 24 SCOTCH PLAINS — The WESTFIELD – The Westfield National Council Auditions (Bos- Symphony Orchestra (WSO) will ton). She can be heard on the Cen- Scotch Plains Recreation De- culminate its current series with Ger- taur compact disk label. partment of Parks will offer man composer Engelbert Maestro Wroe has chosen tenor beginner tennis lessons for adults Humperdinck’s opera, Hansel and Martin C. Hurt to sing the role of at the Kramer Manor Park Ten- Gretel, performed in concert and in Witch. nis Courts on Mondays and English at The Presbyterian Church Mr. Wednesdays, from 7 to 8 p.m., in Westfield on Saturday, April 24, at Hurt re- starting on Monday, May 17. 8 p.m. cently Written in the Wagnerian idiom, ap- Registration is limited and in- the opera is based on the beloved peared dividuals will be accepted on a fairy tale as told by the brothers with the first-come, first-served basis. Grimm in Kinder und Hausmärchen. New En- The six, one-hour classes will For the Westfield performance, WSO gland consist of the basics, including Music Director and Conductor David Lyric grip, stance, and serving. At the Wroe has chosen a group of award- Operetta conclusion of this series, if in- winning and de- soloists buted terest warrants, advanced les- and the with the sons will be offered. New Metro- Martin Hurt Registration is already under- Jersey politan Opera Guild. Upcoming is his way for township residents. Children’s debut with the Utah Opera Festival. Non-resident registration will Choir. Baritone Richard Hobson returns begin on Monday, April 19. The Janine to the Westfield Symphony follow- David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times six classes cost $20 for resi- Hawley ing his triumphant appearance as APPROACHING TIME TO DEFEND THEIR CROWN Members of the JCC (Jewish Community Center) Marauders will sing Porgy in last season’s production of softball team will soon be forced to defend their crown, which they won last year by defeating the Red Thunder, 19-7, in dents, and $25 for non-residents. the title game. the Porgy and Bess. He will sing the role mezzo- of Father. soprano Mr. Hobson’s other credits include SP-F Fire Sizzles; Stops role of recent appearances with the Dallas Hansel. Opera, Baltimore Opera, Mississippi Ms. Janine Hawley Opera, Shreveport Opera and Michi- SP-F Soccer Mutiny Hawley gan Opera Theater. has performed with major opera com- Other soloists assembled by Mae- The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Soc- and Jimmy Walsh from their halfback panies and orchestras from coast to stro Wroe are sopranos Katherine cer Association Second Grade Divi- positions. Maxwell, McManus, Walsh coast. The Washington Opera hon- Johnson and Jennifer Carnahan, who sion opened up their Spring season and Mason were instrumental in break- ored her as its Young Artist of the will perform the roles of Mother and on April 10. The final game of the ing up several passes and getting the Year at the Kennedy Center, and her Sandman. day featured the Fire and the Mutiny ball out of their defensive end. repertoire encompasses operas and The New Jersey Children’s Choir in an extremely well played game. Joseph Del Prete got the Fire on the concert is currently in its seventh season. The players on both teams were well board with their first goal of the works The group has appeared on PBS, has prepared and put on a great display season as he dribbled around several from the been heard on WQXR classical ra- baroque dio, and performed in such locations for all in attendance. defenders and put the ball past the goalie on the short side. He later period as the Cathedral of St. John the Di- Vincent Bianco and Matt Graziano through vine, the United Nations, Carnegie added another goal and an assist. shared goaltending duties for the Fire the 20th Hall, Lincoln Center and the New Bianco used his powerful right leg and did an excellent job. They were century. Jersey Performing Arts Center. helped out by the outstanding defen- to collect a goal while Jeremy The Its mission is to provide quality sive work of John Maxwell and Chris Kaufman used speed and hustle as he role of vocal music education to auditioned McManus. Both players provided a took a pass from Mason for a score. Gretel children, ages 8 to 16, from New Blake Van Buskirk, however, was the wall of defense to help protect their CHAMPIONSHIP POSE...Members of the Fanwood Flames Basketball team will be Jersey communities. Lourdes Ar- goal. main offensive threat for the Fire as are all smiles after winning the 1999 Garden State League Championship in the sung by mada is the choir’s Music Director. Also making key contributions on he scored three goals for a “hat trick” 5th grade division. The Flames defeated Flemington 47-46 in a game that went soprano The libretto for Hansel and Gretel the defensive end were James Mason and also added an assist. down to the last second and last shot. Pictured, left to right, are: front row, Jennifer Ayres Jennifer was originally translated by the Bobby Blabolil, Ricky Lisojo, Andrew Colon and Brian Halpin; center row, Ayres. composer’s sister, and the work was Travis Morgan, Brian Glassett, D. J. Garrett and Tiffany Smith; back row, Coach Bob Blabolil, Lance Thomas, Derrick Caracter, Matt Canfield, Sean She is the recipient of several awards first performed in 1893 at Weimar, Scotch Plains Post Office Young and Coach Greg Smith.(Missing from the photo is Coach Willie Green). and fellowships, and is a regional Germany, with Richard Strauss con- finalist in the Metropolitan Opera ducting. Plans ‘Clean Your Files Day’ Westfield Library to Hold SCOTCH PLAINS — Scotch The Postal Service, in partnership Two Year Old Story Time Gil McDougald is Guest Plains Postmaster Elvoid Christmas with the United States Conference of has declared Thursday, April 22, as Mayors, is sponsoring this third an- WESTFIELD — The Westfield Me- panied by an adult and have a Westfield “Clean Your Files Day” in Scotch nual event, designed to promote work- morial Library, 550 East Broad Street in Library card. Children must be two For Annual Golf Classic Plains, and is encouraging employ- place paper recycling programs across Westfield, will hold a new, three-week- years old by the starting date of the long storytime for toddlers. session. ees of local companies to participate the country during the week of Earth This 20-minute program of picture A letter describing the story time, ELIZABETH — Gil McDougald, Center, run by a Masters prepared in the event. Day, April 22. books, songs, fingerplays and simple along with important guidelines, will a legendary Yankee infielder from pediatric nurse, accepts children as Pledging to “lead by example,” A typical American office with 50 crafts is designed for two year olds and be distributed at registration. In-person 1951-1960, will be an honored guest young as 3 months old and up to the employees of the Scotch Plains Post to 65 employees collects an average an accompanying adult. registration is currently underway. Par- for Visiting Nurse and Health Ser- age of 3 years. Office will clean their own files and of 800 pounds of waste paper in less The next session will be offered on ents are asked to bring the child’s li- vices’ Second Annual Golf Classic to The center provides parents the recycle office paper they no longer than six working days, according to Saturdays, April 24 through May 8, from brary card at the time of registration. 10:30 to 10:50 a.m. Additional sessions For more information, please call the benefit the medically involved and opportunity to work and to take re- need. the Postal Service. More than 80 will be offered throughout the year. Children’s Department at (908) 789- challenged children of the Rosemary spite from the 24-hour care their “Let’s all roll up our sleeves, sort percent of the paper is completely The attending child must be accom- 4090. Cuccaro Pediatric Medical Day Care children need. Visiting Nurse and through our files, and put the office recyclable. Center in Elizabeth. Health Services, an affiliate of Visit- paper and discarded mail we might “This promises to be an exciting Group to Focus on Sending The Classic will be held on Mon- ing Nurse Service System, provides ordinarily throw into the trash into and important day for our commu- day, April 26, at Brooklake Country home and community health care recycling bins,” Postmaster Christ- nity,” Postmaster Christmas con- Club in Florham Park. services and hospice services in mas remarked. cluded, “but caring for the environ- Asthmatic Youth to Camp The funds raised from the Classic Union, Middlesex, Somerset and “For your convenience, the Scotch ment should not be just a one-day LIVINGSTON — The Children’s for asthmatic and food allergic children will go toward paying for those needs Monmouth Counties. Plains Post Office has a recycling bin event. We must all work together to Asthma Center will host a family asthma who are planning to attend camp. and/or services not covered by insur- The Classic includes lunch, dinner for paper products right inside our keep the spirit of Earth Day alive support group entitled “Can I Really The St. Barnabas Ambulatory Care ance. and an open bar for $225 per person. lobby,” he noted. every day of the year.” Send My Asthmatic/Food Allergic Center is located at 200 South Orange The center provides for the medi- In addition, a vast assortment of golf, Child to Camp?” on Wednesday, April Avenue in Livingston, across from the cal, social and educational needs of door and hole-in-one prizes will be 21, from 7 to 9 p.m. in the Children’s Livingston Mall. It includes a parking children suffering from medical con- awarded. Asthma Conference Room on the first garage, valet parking service, a super- floor of the Saint Barnabas Ambulatory vised Child Care Center and a concierge ditions such as neurological impair- For further information on how to Care Center. staff to provide assistance. An on-site ments, Down’s Syndrome, asthma, sign up or be a sponsor, please con- Camp Director Tom Riddleberger, retail pharmacy is also available. spine bifida, genetic disorders and tact Jane Kosinski, Director of De- guest speaker for the program, will dis- For reservations or to make an ap- heart and lung diseases. velopment, at (908) 352-5694, Ex- cuss preparations parents should make pointment, please call (973) 322- 7300. The Pediatric Medical Day Care tension No. 4320. Betty Lynch

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PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood Thursday, April 15, 1998 Page C-11 ERA Statewide Realty Names Workshops to Guide Parents New Local Branch Manager In Helping Kids Make Choices WESTFIELD — Thomas M. flooding into the office.” WESTFIELD – Two workshops parents with children in kindergar- Crivello, Broker/owner of ERA State- Mr. Crivello described the appoint- entitled “What Should I Tell My Child ten through grade 12. wide Realty, recently announced the ment as “one of the key elements in About Life Choices and Conse- These parent workshops are co- appointment of John Brady as the ERA Statewide’s plan to expand our quences?” will take place on con- sponsored by the Westfield Munici- presence in the greater Westfield area, new Branch Manager for the firm’s secutive Thursdays, April 29 and pal Alliance/PANDA and the West- Westfield office. and to increase the sale staff of our office there.” May 6, at Edison Intermediate School, field Public Schools, and are funded According to Mr. Brady, “The 800 Rahway Avenue in Westfield. by donations from the Westfield Foun- Westfield area has been a great place They will be presented by Maureen dation and the Westfield Service to raise my family and to work side by Mazzarese, Student Assistance Coun- League. side with the many volunteers that selor at Westfield High School, and For more information, please call make the Westfield area special.” Carol Gerson, a guidance counselor (908) 789-4550. A lifelong resident of the town, at Edison School. Mr. Brady was a Westfield Council- Both programs will begin at 7:30 Recreation Commission man for eight years, a Planning Board p.m. and will be held in the Library member for 11 years, and a member Offers Summer Jobs Reading Room on the second floor. of the Recreation Commission for WESTFIELD — The Westfield five years. Parents with children in kindergar- ten through the 12th grade are in- Recreation Commission is seeking He also authored and championed interested persons for summer em- the town’s Historic Preservation or- SCIENTIFIC DISCOVERY Third graders Michael Forman of Westfield, vited to attend. dinance and was founding Chairman left, and John Badalamenti of Scotch Plains help “mad scientist” Angela Levy The workshops will focus on ployment. create sound waves under water with a tuning fork at the Wardlaw-Hartridge of the Historic Preservation Com- choices children face today regard- Available jobs include Lifeguards, School in Edison. Ms. Levy, Director of Mad Science of Middlesex County, used Playground Counselors, Sports Camp mission. simple household items to show third- and fourth-grade students how sound ing friendships, activities, work, sex Mr. Brady acquired management travels through matter. and drugs, among other areas, and Assistant Instructors and Tennis At- experience at several companies over tendants. John Brady how the need for peer acceptance can 25 years, and developed his real es- lead to behavior which can have dev- These positions offer competitive tate background with another real “I was ecstatic when John accepted ‘Mad Scientist’ Pays Visit astating or even deadly consequences. pay and flexible work schedules. For the position,” said Mr. Crivello. “He estate firm in Westfield. He earned Parents will learn about improving more information, please visit the has earned a successful reputation in New Jersey Association of Realtors Recreation Department and complete the industry, and congratulations are Million Dollar Sales Club status in communication within the family, To Wardlaw-Hartridge active listening, recognizing and man- an employment application or call EDISON – Third- and fourth-grade was turned on. Glasses filled with aging anger, problem-solving steps the Recreation Department at (908) Mothers’ Center to Hold students at the Wardlaw-Hartridge varying levels of water turned into a and coping techniques. They will be 789-4080. School in Edison recently enjoyed a “mad science” orchestra, a complete given the opportunity to build skills Naturopathy Workshop visit from Angela Levy, Director of octave, when tapped with chopsticks. through case studies and role play. Community Center Sets Mad Science of Middlesex County. Ms. Levy also told the students These workshops are a continua- Annual Dinner Dance Using household items such as about Jack Foley, a sound technician tion of the “Positive Parenting” and SCOTCH PLAINS – “Naturopa- On-site child care is available for glasses and bowls filled with water, at Universal Studios, who realized WESTFIELD — The Board of thy, The Healing Power of Nature” is participants during most of the rulers and plastic cups, Ms. Levy that in the early days of movies only “Conflict Resolution Training for Directors of the Westfield Commu- the title of a free workshop to be held group’s daytime activities. New mem- demonstrated the basic concepts of the actors’ voices were captured. Parents” workshops which were ini- nity Center has announced that their on Thursday, April 29, at 8 p.m. at bers are welcome. sound and how it travels through the Having worked in radio, Mr. Foley tiated in 1997 and 1998 for Westfield annual dinner dance will be held on the Scotch Plains Public Library, 1927 For more information, please call three different states of matter — introduced the notion of simulating Thursday, April 22, from 7 to 11 p.m. Bartle Avenue. (908) 561-1751, or visit the group’s solids, liquid, and gases. sounds such as horses galloping, a Garwood Knights Slate at The Westfield in Garwood. Sponsored by the Mothers’ Center Internet web site at http:// A string affixed to the end of a car starting, and breaking glass. The Westfield Community Center of Central New Jersey, Inc., the work- westfieldnj.com/mccnj. power drill and tied to a door knob The children made the sound of Blood Drive on May 1 will celebrate 64 years of service to shop, which is open to the public, simulated sound waves when the drill horses running by tapping plastic on GARWOOD — The Garwood the community this year, and is a a desk, and used a chain and tin plate Knights of Columbus will hold a member agency of the United Fund will feature Nikki Conte, a Doctor of to simulate a crash. of Westfield. Homeopathy. Kent Place Institute to Host Students also learned that the sound blood drive on Saturday, May 1, from Special guest vocalists will be She will discuss this branch of of the laser guns in the Star Wars 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at their Council Cyriese Lambert and Kristal Ali, with medicine that has recently become movies were actually made by using Hall at 37 South Avenue in Garwood. disk jockey Jazzy Cazzie. very popular, and has received the Open House on April 21 slinkys —toys that look like metal or For more information, please call For further information, please call approval of traditional doctors as well plastic coils, according to Ms. Levy. (908) 789-9809 after 4 p.m. (908) 232-4759. SUMMIT — The Kent Place Girls’ tine Clemens, a Kent Place Middle as patients, according to Mothers’ Leadership Institute will host an Open School teacher. Center spokeswoman Julie Murphy. House on Wednesday, April 21, from “Each girl who attends the Insti- Naturopaths use different modali- 7 to 8:30 p.m., for families interested tute will discover and develop her #1 Salesperson Scotch Plains Office ties including nutrition, herbology, in the upcoming summer program own unique leadership style through homeopathy, hydrotherapy, massage, for middle school girls. a broad range of hands-on activi- As one of the area's leading Real Estate counseling, and lifestyle modifica- It will be held in the Commons ties,” she added. tion. Room of Mabie House on the school’s Participants will enjoy the chal- Professionals, Maureen approaches her career The Mothers’ Center is a non- campus at 42 Norwood Avenue in lenges of a ropes course, and will as a neighbor helping out fellow neighbors. profit, non-sectarian organization, Summit. meet women role models who, as founded in 1978 by mothers to help The Leadership Institute offers girls guest speakers, will share their per- Perhaps this is the key reason for her continued ages 12 to 14 (entering seventh and sonal and professional histories. mothers. Now celebrating its 20th eighth grades) an opportunity to ex- The Institute is a full-day, week- success – her willingness to go the extra mile, to anniversary, the group offers discus- plore their leadership potential. long program which includes an over- go out of her way for her clients. sion groups, day and evening work- “Girls at this age are particularly night stay. It will be held from Sun- shops, guest speakers, social activi- vulnerable to a decline in self-es- day through Friday, August 1 to 6, on ties, library resources and play groups. teem,” stated Institute Director Chris- the Kent Place School campus. "It's just a neighborly thing to do." During the Open House, families Union Catholic High School will have the opportunity to meet the Institute’s staff and students who at- So if you live on the same street as Maureen tended last summer’s program, and or several blocks away, calling her before you Plans Spring Open House view videotapes of last year’s event. Maureen La Costa Girls will have the chance to partici- Your Neighbor... make your next move may be the best move SCOTCH PLAINS — Union Catholic Performing Arts Company, pate in a leadership exercise similar Your Real Estate Professional! Catholic High School, located at 1600 and other activities. to those conducted at the Institute. you will ever make Martine Avenue in Scotch Plains, Administrative staff and faculty For more information and to make will host a Spring Open House on will be available to answer any ques- a reservation for the Open House, Because Your F amil y Matters Most! Tuesday, April 27, at 7 p.m. tions. For more information, please please call Eileen Hutton at (908) The information program will be call (908) 889-1600. 273-0900, Extension No. 266. geared primarily toward families with students in the fifth through eighth COLD WELL B ANKER RESIDENTIAL BROKERA GE grades. Real Estate Opportunity It will begin with an overall view Scotch Plains Office of Union Catholic’s academic pro- In Westfield Area 310 Park Avenue, Scotch Plains gram, featuring the Laptop Learning (908) 322-9102 Vision Program, which covers all We are looking for a few people who are serious, levels of learning from remedial to Each Office Independently Owned and Operated. accelerated. friendly and energetic to join our team. You provide the The school’s athletic programs will also be highlighted, as well as the energy and we will provide everything else you need to “Four Generations in Westfield... new Music Department, the Union become a success in the real estate industry. We Must Be Doing Something Right”

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Judy Bell, Jerry Bonnetti, Fran Comstock, Janet DeFiore, Jennifer Daniels, Barbara Doherty, Tammie Hamill, Carmen Imgrund, William Jordan, Brian Kastner, Roger Love, Dorothy McDevitt, Arleen Post, Karen Roman, Genoveva Smith, Janet Sonntag, Lauren Stravach, Tracy Wilde, Carol Wood Each Office Independently Owned And Operated. CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK Page C-12 Thursday, April 15, 1998 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Special Education Committee Margaret McGuire Is Named Announces Awareness Expo To NJAR Million Dollar Club

WESTFIELD — The Westfield him/her; strategies for effective com- WESTFIELD — For the 12th con- commits herself to her clients’ objec- Parent-Teacher Council/Special Edu- munication within middle school; secutive year, Coldwell Banker’s tives and always keeps their best cation Committee will hold its an- social skills and gender differences, Margaret Maguire has been named interests in mind. By doing so, the nual Awareness Expo on Thursday, and early detection of learning dis- to the New Jersey Association of end results are pleasing to every- April 22, at 7:30 p.m. at Edison abilities. Realtors’ Million Dollar Club. one.” The Special Education Committee Intermediate School, 800 Rahway A relocation specialist with the A third generation Realtor, Ms. Avenue in Westfield. is a unit within the Westfield Parent- The theme of this year’s program Teacher Council which acts as an firm’s Westfield office, Ms. Maguire Maguire was educated in the busi- is “You Can’t Say You Can’t Play,” information resource, a support net- reached distinguished Gold Level ness at any early age. She credits taken from a book of the same title work and a watchdog on local issues status for 1998 by helping many trans- much of her current success to the which promotes empathy and respect for parents of classified children and ferees and their families meet their rewarding experience of working in the classroom, on the playground other concerned citizens. real estate requirements. beside both her father and grandfa- and, ultimately, in life. During the year, the committee As further indication of her out- ther in the industry. Several guest speakers from the sponsors several presentations of in- standing sales performance, Ms. A resident of Scotch Plains, Ms. professional community will present terest to parents of all children in the Maguire has established member- Maguire’s knowledge of the West- topics in a forum format, including: school system, not just in special ship in the Coldwell Banker Interna- field area is an attribute which relo- Attention Deficit/Hyperactive Dis- education. tional President’s Elite. She earned cation clients have found both ben- order (AD/HD) and depression; de- For further information, please call TOP SALES Following a tremendous sales performance for 1998, in which she coding versus comprehension; ex- Starr Ross at (908) 233-2050, or Kenney sold over $27 million in real estate, Hye-Young Choi has once again earned this appointment by ranking among eficial and comforting, Ms. Kelly plaining your child’s disability to Steinbrecher at (908) 232-7293. Salesperson of the Year honors for the Westfield office of Coldwell Banker. the top 1 percent of sales profession- explained. Pictured, left to right, are: Westfield Office Manager Marilyn Kelly, Ms. Choi als within the company nationwide “I love having the ability to help and her husband, Paul Tse. and throughout Canada and Puerto my buyer and seller clients achieve Hospital Guild to Present Rico. the best possible results while mak- Hye-Young Choi Renamed With more than 13 years experi- ing their transitions as smooth as ence in the highly competitive West- possible,” said Ms. Maguire. Leather Goods Sale Today field market, Ms. Maguire has gar- “With the added anxiety of relocat- Salesperson of the Year nered the respect of many satisfied ing to a new area, it can be a very ELIZABETH — The St. Elizabeth Bridge. The bridge connects the clients, according to Marilyn Kelly, stressful time. I try to educate clients Hospital Guild will hold a Leather Medical Office Building with the WESTFIELD — Following a tre- Westfield office sell more homes and Handbag and Accessory Sale in the Main Hospital. mendous sales performance for 1998, earn more NJAR Silver and Gold Manager of the Westfield sales of- so that they feel confident through- Main Lobby of the hospital today, The Guild holds four general meet- in which she sold over $27 million in Level memberships than any real fice. out this often confusing process.” Thursday, April 15, from 7:30 a.m. ings each year. Volunteers are invited real estate, Hye-Young Choi has once estate office in the area. “Co-workers and clients repeat- The Westfield sales office of to 4:30 p.m. The hospital is located at to join and participate in the chari- again earned Salesperson of the Year To reach Ms. Choi, please call the edly acknowledge Margaret as a Coldwell Banker is located at 209 225 Williamson Street in Elizabeth. table works of the group. Activities honors for the Westfield office of Westfield office of Coldwell Banker highly motivated team player who Central Avenue. To reach Ms. Leather products and accessories include bake sales, raffles, bus trips Coldwell Banker. at (908) 233-5555. The office is lo- provides exceptional customer ser- Maguire, please call (908) 233- will be furnished by Murray and theme sales. vice,” Ms. Kelly stated. “She fully 5555. Schwartz’ “In the Bag”. St. Elizabeth Hospital is a private, Throughout her 15-year career, Ms. cated at 209 Central Avenue. Among the merchandise to be of- not-for-profit, acute care Catholic Choi has sold nearly $200 million in fered during this sale are leather hand- facility with 329 beds, 24 well-new- real estate, earning substantial rec- League of Women Voters Westfield Library to Hold bags, backpacks, travel bags, belt born bassinets, and seven intermedi- ognition within the industry and the To Hold Discussions bags, wallets, gym bags and tote bags. ate-care bassinets. Sponsored by the admiration of her clients, according All proceeds will benefit the Guild’s Sisters of Charity of Saint Elizabeth, to Marilyn Kelly, Manager of the On Shared Services Program on Internet Safety “Pledge 2000” toward the hospital’s it is eastern Union County’s teaching Westfield office. WESTFIELD — The Westfield recently completed Pedestrian hospital. Ms. Choi additionally earned mem- Area League of Women Voters will WESTFIELD – The Westfield parents more control over their bership to the 1998 New Jersey Asso- offer insights into Shared Municipal Memorial Library will sponsor a children’s use of the Internet will ciation of Realtors’ (NJAR) Million Services on Tuesday, April 20, at seminar entitled “Safe Surfing for also be included. Miller-Cory Museum Slates Dollar Club at the Gold Level, mark- 12:45 p.m. at 408 East Dudley Av- Families” on Tuesday, April 27, Consultant Debra Hallisey will ing her 12th consecutive year of re- enue, Westfield, and on Wednesday, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the library. conduct the seminar. Ms. Hallisey ‘Sheep to Shawl’ Celebration ceiving the association’s highest April 21, at 7:45 p.m. at 322 The goal of the program is to has a master’s degree in home honor. Lawrence Avenue in Westfield. The raise awareness and provide prac- economics and has spent 15 years WESTFIELD — The Miller-Cory well as cookbooks. Her sales production has earned meetings are open to the public. tical examples and information on in the field of personal computer House Museum, located at 614 Moun- For information about the Miller- her a place among Coldwell Banker’s The discussion leaders, Margaret how to parent use of the Internet in training and documentation. tain Avenue in Westfield, will hold Cory House and its schedule of events, International President’s Elite, an Walker and Ellen Cuddy of West- five specific areas: Safety, Secu- In-person registration for adults its annual “Sheep-to-Shawl” celebra- please call the museum office at (908) honor reserved for sales profession- field, and Yvonne Carbone of rity/Privacy, Costs, Counter Cul- and children (who must be accom- tion on Sunday, April 18, from 1 to 5 232-1776. als who rank among the company’s Fanwood, will present the results of ture and Social Implications. panied by a parent) will begin on p.m. The museum is open on Sunday top 2 percent nationwide. several months research. The seminar will demonstrate Monday, April 19, at the Circula- Visitors will have an opportunity afternoons. Costumed docents con- Ms. Choi invariably ranks among “We interviewed officials in West- several ways to connect to the tion Desk. All attendees must be to see the entire process of producing duct tours of the house and grounds the top five of Coldwell Banker agents field, Scotch Plains, Fanwood and Internet, and present the advan- members of the Westfield Memo- woven cloth from woolen fibers, from 2 to 5 p.m. The last tour begins in the greater New York metropoli- which includes carding, spinning and at 4 p.m. Mountainside, and digested the tages and disadvantages each has rial Library. weaving. tan region. Governor’s Property Tax Commis- for controlling and monitoring The library is located at 550 Master sheep shearer Jeremy Mills “Hye-Young’s enduring success is sion report and Alan Karcher’s book, children’s activities once they are East Broad Street in Westfield. of Hamilton Square will use hand Foothill Club to Hold indicative of her enormous talent,” ‘Multiple Municipal Madness,’” said on-line. For additional information, please shears, as was done in the 18th and stated Ms. Kelly. “She has truly made Ms. Walker. An overview of the latest soft- call the Children’s Department at 19th centuries, to shear sheep pro- Luncheon Meeting her mark as one of the most accom- “This may not seem like the ‘sexi- ware packages designed to give (908) 789-4090. vided by Beverely Eaton of the 4-H MOUNTAINSIDE – The Foothill plished individuals in both the com- est’ topic, but we found it quite fasci- Club of Somerset County. Club of Mountainside will hold its pany and the industry.” nating the more we learned,” she Children will also be able to try luncheon on Thursday, May 6, at A member of the Westfield Board continued. “We also found numer- Willow Grove Pre-School their hand at crafts. Early-American noon at B.G. Fields Restaurant in of Realtors, Ms. Choi possesses the ous newspaper and magazine articles techniques for tin-piercing and felt Westfield. highest sales volume of all agents on and got help from Assemblyman making will be demonstrated. Home- the board for 1998, a feat she has baked goods, as well as cookies and The meeting will also feature bingo Richard Bagger’s office.” Displays Art at Library lemonade, will also be available. and the installation of officers. The accomplished every year since 1994. The League of Women Voters is a The Early American gift shop fea- public is invited to attend. She credits much of her success to non-partisan political organization SCOTCH PLAINS – During Class will offer samples of their tures books, crafts on wool process- For reservations, please call (908) her thorough knowledge of Westfield dedicated to informing the public on the week of Monday, April 19, as construction art featuring lids, tubes ing, and other educational items, as 232-3626. and the surrounding communities of matters of public policy. Individuals part of the celebration of The and wood. The 4-plus Class will Mountainside, Scotch Plains, of voting age may join. All meetings Month of the Young Child, Willow display examples of their loop art. Fanwood and Cranford. are open to the public. Grove Pre-School will display Willow Grove Pre-School, lo- The Westfield office sales team has For more information, please call samples of artwork throughout the cated at 1961 Raritan Road in achieved top ranking throughout the (908) 654-8628, or send e-mail to Children’s Department of the Scotch Plains, is a Christian pre- greater New York metropolitan area [email protected], or visit the Scotch Plains Public Library, lo- school sponsored by the Willow for 14 consecutive years. According group’s Internet web site, cated at 1927 Bartle Avenue in Grove Presbyterian Church. It is to Ms. Kelly, sales associates in the www.westfieldnj.com/lwv. Scotch Plains. licensed by the State of New Jer- Featured will be samples of art sey, and its teachers are state cer- Heidi-Ann Mucci Earns NJAR media from the children in the 3- tified educators. minus, 3, 4, and 4-plus classes. Class openings are still avail- Gold Level Recognition In addition to the standard pre- able. For more information, please school art of easel paint, finger call the school Director, Kathy paint and collage, the 4-Year-Old Calello, at (908) 232-7117.

One of Westfield’s Finest This exquisite Mediterranean Revival home sits proudly on nearly an acre of property with splendidly landscaped grounds in the historic “Dudley Park” area of Westfield. This gracious fifteen room Heidi-Ann Mucci house, built circa 1910, is distinguished by architectural elegance and classical design, exhibiting uncompromising quality throughout. In just her second full year as a real estate The charm of yesteryear remains. A comfortable elegance flows professional, Heidi-Ann has earned the New through all of the spacious rooms, offering a warm invitation to ® relax and enjoy the amenities of this extraordinary home. Located Jersey Association of Realtors Gold Award within walking distance of schools, town and NYC transportation. for outstanding sales achievement. This is the Offered at $1,350,000. By appointment only. most prestigious award given by NJAR – the threshold for recognition is $10,000,000 in Carol Tener sales with a • NJAR Million Dollar Sales Club ’84-’98 minimum of 25 • President’s Elite 1999 transactions. Direct Dial (908) 233-2243 All of us at Marc Kelley Realtors are happy for Heidi-Ann, and 2 Alden Street • Cranford very proud of her! (908) 276-7888 CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood Thursday, April 15, 1998 Page C-13 County College to Feature New Jersey History Expert Civil War Conference To Speak to Women’s Club Union County College and the New panel discussion. The day will also MOUNTAINSIDE — John T. in 1985. Jersey Historical Commission are include workshops on “Teaching the Cunningham, known as “Mr. New Mr. Cunningham will be available sponsoring an all-day conference en- Civil War,” “The Underground Rail- Jersey” because of his knowledge of to sign any of his books at the conclu- titled “Perspectives on the Civil War” road: New Jersey and Nationally” the state’s history, will be the guest sion of the program. on the College’s Cranford campus and “Trends in Civil War Military from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, History.” speaker at the Tuesday, April 20, April 17. The event is supported by a The conference will conclude from meeting of the College Women’s Club grant from the Union County Col- 4:30 to 6 p.m. with a concert of Civil of Mountainside at 7:30 p.m. in lege Foundation. War Era songs performed by the North Mountainside Borough Hall. Gabor Boritt, a Lincoln scholar Jersey Philharmonic Glee Club, nar- Mr. Cunningham has written “You, and Director of the Civil War Insti- rated by Dr. Clement Alexander Price New Jersey and the World,” which is tute at Gettysburg College will speak of Rutgers University. used in school systems throughout on “The Lincoln Image.” The registration fee for this con- the state. His latest book, “Railroads James McPherson, Professor at ference is $40 per person. There is a in New Jersey: The Formative Years,” Princeton University, Civil War reduced registration fee of $25 for published in 1997, details rail activi- scholar, and Pulitzer prize winning students. The fee includes the con- author of “Battle Cry of Freedom” ference, luncheon, and the concert. ties before World War I. TEA TIME Kindergartners in Maryann Sepe’s class came dressed as knights In addition to his 38 published will answer the question “Was Blood Tickets may be purchased at the and ladies for a traditional English Tea party. Pictured, left to right, are: Thicker Than Water?” in his address door for $7 per person. For further Nicholas Safonov, Maryann Sepe, Rebecca De La Fuente, Alyssa Hatch, Meghan books, Mr. Cunningham has also on ethnic and civic nationalism in information, please contact the Of- Sullivan, Alex Frankel, Jennifer Sexton, Erin McLevey, Kristen Zellner, and written scripts for 20 historical films the Civil War. fice of Continuing Education, Union Morgan Murphy. and documentaries, and authored Joel Silbey, a Cornell University County College, 1033 Springfield several thousand magazine articles. History Professor, will discuss Ameri- Avenue, Cranford, 07016, or by phone His many awards include an Emmy can Politics in the Civil War era at (908) 709-7600. for the best written documentary film John T. Cunningham when he presents remarks entitled Wilson Elementary School “An Expansion of Reach, An Explo- sion of Energy.” Bone Marrow Drive Holds Open House Event In addition to the feature presenta- Slated For May 2 Historical Society Assembly tions by these noted Civil War schol- WESTFIELD — Wilson Elemen- visiting the classrooms, guests ars, all three will participate in a WESTFIELD — A bone marrow drive on behalf of the National Mar- tary School in Westfield recently held were given a tour of other school To Welcome Guest Speaker row Donor Program will take place an open house for all the families of highlights, such as the library and Parents to Hear Talk on Sunday, May 2, from 10 a.m. to 5 the students in the school. gymnasium. WESTFIELD — The Spring As- brings together the Genealogical On Students’ Entrance p.m. in the Community Room at the This long-standing tradition al- Teachers at Wilson Elementary sembly of the Westfield History Soci- Society of the West Fields, the Miller- Westfield Town Hall at 425 East lows the students to show their volunteered their time to make the eties will feature William G. Cory House Museum Volunteers, the Into the College Years Broad Street. specially invited guests all the event successful. Parents prepared Clotworthy in a presentation entitled Daughters of the American Revolu- SCOTCH PLAINS – The Rever- Bone marrow transplants are “In the Footsteps of George Wash- tion, the Sons of the American Revo- projects that they have been work- delicacies, such as English tea fare, ington” on Wednesday, April 21, at 8 lution, and the Westfield Historical end Ed Reading, a member of the needed for patients suffering from ing on in their classrooms. After and cookies and treats. staff at the University of Medicine leukemia, aplastic anemia and other p.m. at the First Baptist Church, 170 Society, this year’s host organiza- and Dentistry of New Jersey, Seton fatal diseases. Elm Street in Westfield. Introductory tion. Hall University and Georgian Court The initial procedure requires a music will begin at 7:45 p.m. Jane Gross and Virginia Jackson College, will present “College — It small sample of blood to be drawn, Westfield High School Sets The lecture will focus on the first will present a four-hand piano musi- Ain’t What It Used to Be” at the after which the sample is entered President’s younger years, both geo- cale before the main presentation. Parent Liaison Meeting of the Scotch into the National Registry. If a match graphically and chronologically, in- Refreshments will conclude the pro- Plains-Fanwood High School Parent is determined, the donor will be in- Two Concerts for Spring cluding not only the places where he gram, which is open to the public. Teacher Association on Wednesday, vited to provide bone marrow to a slept but also where he lived, fought Parking is prohibited at the rear of WESTFIELD — The Fine Arts and music from Aladdin, Star Wars, and was memorialized. the video store adjacent to the church, April 21, at 7:30 p.m. person whose survival depends on a Department of Westfield High School and ET. bone marrow transplant. A native of Westfield, Mr. but is available in the town lot acces- The program will take place in the will present two concerts this spring. The Mendelssohn Octet, directed Multipurpose Room of Scotch Plains- There is no charge for registering; Clotworthy was employed for more sible from either Elm Street or from The first, to be held on Wednesday, by Michael Stewart, a member of the than 40 years in radio and television Mountain Avenue. Fanwood High School on Westfield however, the cost of sampling blood April 21, at 7:30 p.m. in the high New Jersey Symphony Orchestra, is and testing for matches is $68, for advertising and broadcasting. After Road in Scotch Plains. school auditorium, will feature the comprised of Christina Yang, Andy During the presentation, Rever- which donations are greatly appreci- his retirement, he became involved wind ensemble, concert band and the Bhasin, Peter and Allen Yu, John in book publishing on historical sub- Cancer Society Plans end Reading will guide the audience ated. Mendelssohn Octet. Chern, David Paik, Michael Idland, Drive sponsors hope to raise the jects including presidential homes, through a social scene that may have The second concert will take place and Deirdre Lynn. Dinner, Fashion Show changed since parents attended col- rest of the $35,000 necessary for libraries and museums. He gradu- the following Wednesday, April 28, On April 28, the Chorale will per- ated from Westfield High School in MOUNTAINSIDE — The Ameri- lege, and will discuss changes which testing through private and corpo- also at 7:30 p.m. in the high school form “The Magnificat” by J. C. Bach. can Cancer Society, Union County rate donations. While registrants are 1943. students face, such as living away auditorium. The Westfield Chorale Ms. Satkin, a senior bassist chosen Unit, will present its 1999 Dinner encouraged to help defray costs, the The Spring Assembly annually from home for the first time, attend- and the Madrigal Singers will per- for the All-Eastern Honors Orches- and Fashion Show on Thursday, April ing a large institution, and getting priority is on registering as many form, as well as the Westfield Sym- tra this year, will be featured in the 22, from 6 to 10 p.m. at L’Affaire in people as possible. through college in four years. phony Orchestra, with featured solo- first movement of the Bass Concerto African Violet Society Mountainside. To contribute to this program, He will also offer strategies and ist Beth Satkin on bass. by Dragonetti. Sponsors for the evening include suggestions for helping families cope please make checks out to the Karyn On April 21, the wind ensemble, The symphony orchestra will play Meets Today at 1 p.m. Patient Care, Inc. and Associated Research Fund and send to Allan with this transitional time in the under the direction of Raymond Tchaikovsky’s “Serenade for SCOTCH PLAINS – The Union Radiologists, PA. Tickets may be and Debbie Tiedrich, 5 Kirkview student’s life. All interested commu- Wojcik, will present “Emperata Over- Strings,” and will conclude with County Chapter of the African Violet purchased for $45 each and include nity members are invited to attend. Circle, Westfield, 07090. ture” by Claude Smith; “Salute the music from The Empire Strikes Back. Society of America will meet today, dinner, a gold bag auction, and a Duke,” in honor of Duke Ellington’s For details, please call the West- Thursday, April 15, at 1 p.m. in the fashion show by Debra Van Horn. 100th birthday, and “Light Calvary field High School Fine Arts Depart- Scotch Plains Public Library, 1927 Limited seating is available. Inter- Overture” by Von Suppe. ment at (908) 789-4549. The concert Bartle Avenue in Scotch Plains. ested individuals are asked to make The concert band will perform “Air is open to the public and is free of The scheduled program is entitled reservations by Friday, April 16, by for Band” by Erickson, “Medley of charge. “Back to Basics,” and the public is calling the American Cancer Society John Williams Concert Celebration,” invited to attend. at (908) 354-7373.

Book Sale Continues “Four Generations in Westfield... At Westfield Library We Must Be Doing Something Right” Through Saturday WESTFIELD — The annual book sale sponsored by the Friends of Taylor & Love, Inc. Realtors Westfield Memorial Library will con- tinue today, Thursday, April 15, from 436 South Avenue, Westfield, NJ 07090 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. in the program room (908) 654-6666 • (800) 222-0507 of the library, located at 550 East Broad Street in Westfield. http://arsdata.com/c21tl On sale at bargain prices are fiction and non-fiction books, children’s At a recent Century 21 Real Estate Corporation award ceremony Century 21 books, cookbooks, rare books and more. Taylor & Love was honored with the coveted PRESIDENT’S AWARD, The AN ARRAY OF ‘TREASURES’ Old Treasure Chest has opened its doors at Half-price Day is set for tomor- CENTURION AWARD and the PINNACLE QUALITY SERVICE AWARD 401 Cumberland Street in Westfield (two blocks from the Westfield Circle). The row, Friday, April 16, from 9 a.m. business buys and sells toys, collectibles, trains, antiques, dolls and other items. to 9 p.m., and Bag Day will be held for high production achievement and dedication to customer satisfaction and qual- Available seven days a week, the establishment may be reached by calling (908) on Saturday, April 17, from 9 a.m. ity service. The President's Award is bestowed upon an office that earns the Cen- 351-9515 or (908) 317-9007. Arrangements can be made for home visits. to 5 p.m. tury 21 Centurion Award for a high level of production and its Quality Service Pinnacle Award in the same year. We are most proud of the Pinnacle Quality Hye-Young Choi #1 Realtor in the Westfield Office and the Service Award which is based on accumulative quantified results from surveys Westfield Area – 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998 received from previous clients at the conclusion of a transaction. Not only has our office received high hon- COLD WELL B ANKER RESIDENTIAL BROKERA GE ors, our sales associates have received hon- ors from Century 21 Real Estate Corp & Westfield Office the New Jersey Association of Realtors! 209 Central Avenue (908) 233-5555 We congratulate all our winners and our sales staff for their exceptional hard work in 1998! ©1997 Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage Corporation. An Equal Opportunity Company. Equal Housing Opportunity. Each Office Independently Owned and Operated.

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Westfield - $499,900 Fanwood - $234,900 Clean as a whistle 4 Bedroom, 3½ Bath Split Level Custom built expanded cape with 4 Bedrooms, 2 home with fireplace in Living Room and Family full Baths, 1st floor Family Room, fenced yard, up- Room. Recreation Room, porch, and central air con- dated Kitchen and main Bath, log burning fireplace, MAGNIFICENT TURN OF THE CENTURY... STUNNING CONTEMPORARY RANCH... WESTFIELD - Victorian Colonial. Eight Bedrooms and SCOTCH PLAINS - set on a large wooded lot. Four ditioning. Call today! oak hardwood floors and fenced yard. 4½ Baths. Grand Entrance Foyer, Living Room and bedrooms and 3½ Baths. The two story entrance gives Judy Bell, Jerry Bonnetti, Fran Comstock, Janet DeFiore, Jennifer Daniels, Barbara Doherty, Tammie Parlor, formal Dining Room, country Kitchen and Morning way to the cathedral ceiling Living Room with a floor to Room. Embellished moldings, beautiful parquet floors, ceiling window wall. The cozy Family Room has a brick Hamill, Carmen Imgrund, William Jordan, Brian Kastner, Roger Love, Dorothy McDevitt, Arleen Post, panelled wainscotting, leaded glass windows, 10-foot raised hearth fireplace and the Eat-in Kitchen has Karen Roman, Genoveva Smith, Janet Sonntag, Lauren Stravach, Tracy Wilde, Carol Wood ceilings and a wonderful summer porch...great location. sliders to a two tiered deck with hot tub. Reduced - Each Office Independently Owned And Operated. Walk to town. $1,100.000 WSF-8051. $569,000. WSF-7925. CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK Page C-14 Thursday, April 15, 1998 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Glee Club Concerts to Feature College Woman’s Club Sets Meredith Hoffmann-Thomson Tour of Governor’s Mansion WESTFIELD — Meredith the New Jersey Performing Arts Cen- WESTFIELD — The College Celtic name, which means “wooded Hoffman-Thomson, a senior at ter Youth Orchestra. Woman’s Club of Westfield will take hill.” It was sold in 1941 to Abram Cranford High School, will perform She has also been featured in the a guided tour of Drumthwacket, New Spanel, an inventor who created life- as the Special Artist at All-Eastern Honors Or- Jersey’s executive mansion, in saving devices during the war. the Westfield Glee Club’s chestra and the All-State Princeton on Wednesday, April 21, Drumthwacket was bought by the Spring Concerts the first Wind Ensemble, and has at 10:30 a.m. state of New Jersey in 1966 and used weekend in May. performed with the The mansion, which is currently for fundraising benefits and other She performed bas- Cranford High School the home of Governor and Mr. John entertaining. It was designated the soon and vocal solos to Orchestra and Bands. Whitman, is a Plantation-style estate official residence of the governor in win the 1999 Westfield She has been a winner used extensively for entertaining state 1981 and renovated with the help of Glee Club Competitive in the New Jersey Chap- officials, foreign dignitaries and the New Jersey Historical Society. Auditions and Scholar- ter of the National Asso- citizen’s groups. The Drumthwacket Foundation now ship Award. ciation of Teachers of The Drumthwacket estate dates to acts as curator and manager. The Spring Concerts Singing Competition for 1696, when the land was purchased Following the tour, club members will be presented on Sat- High School Women and by William Olden, one of the earliest will have lunch at the Peacock Inn in urday, May 1, at 8 p.m. at the All-State High School settlers of Prince-Town. The first Princeton for $20, including wine. governor to live in the mansion was An optional afternoon tour of the Roosevelt Intermediate Chorus, along with other HOMETOWN BUSINESS Pharmacist Joe Chebli and his wife, Liz, welcome School, 301 Clark Street Meredith Hoffmann-Thomson musicianship awards. Charles Smith Olden, who built the Princeton University Art Museum customers to the recent grand opening of Scotch Plains Drugs & Surgical, central portion in 1835 in the style of will also be offered. in Westfield, and on Sunday, May 2, Meredith has actively performed solo located at 1778 East 2nd Street in Scotch Plains. The Cheblis describe their at 4 p.m. at the Westminster Presby- and choral group programs and recit- business as maintaining a “hometown tradition” of offering individualized the plantations of New Orleans, where Please call Gaile Boothe, club presi- terian Church, 725 Mountain Av- als with various ensembles, and ap- services, as well as a diverse range of products. he had previously worked. dent, at (908) 233-3780 to attend. enue in Berkeley Heights. peared in a number of school plays The estate features a portico that Founded in 1917, The College Meredith’s instrumental back- and musicals. extends the full height and width of Woman’s Club awards scholarships ground includes having been Princi- For information about the upcom- Scotch Plains Drugs & Surgical the original mansion, with six mas- to deserving young women from pal Bassoon on All-State Orchestra, ing concert with Meredith and the sive pillars topped by Ionic capitals. Westfield and provides enrichment the New Jersey Youth Symphony, the Westfield Glee Club, please call Dale The Mansion was purchased by opportunities for its members. High School Wind Ensemble, and Juntilla at (908) 232-0673. Upholds ‘Hometown’ Tradition Moses Taylor Pyne from Olden’s A coffee for new and prospective widow in 1893. He enlarged the man- members will be held on Thursday, SCOTCH PLAINS — Scotch store that upholds your health as its sion to its present size by adding two April 22, at 8 p.m. at the home of Fanwood’s Annual Cleanup Plains Drugs & Surgical was founded primary concern.” wings and renovated the grounds to Susan Snauffer, 432 Alden Avenue. with the intention of maintaining the Products offered by Scotch Plains include park-like landscaping and To attend, please contact Lynda “hometown” tradition of small busi- Drugs & Surgical range from con- formal gardens. Sperry, membership chairman, at To Take Place on April 24 ness — family owned and operated. ventional prescription and surgical Mr. Pyne also gave the home its (908) 233-2586. FANWOOD — Volunteers are in- owners will also be asked to make a Pharmacist Joe Chebli and his wife, supplies to vitamins and nutritional vited to celebrate Earth Day by join- pledge to keep their properties clean. Liz, the owners of Scotch Plains supplements, allowing the pharma- ing Fanwood’s 10th Annual Cleanup The annual cleanup is organized by Drugs & Surgical, said they are com- cist to incorporate both approaches Day on Saturday, April 24. Partici- the Fanwood Clean Community Com- mitted to meeting the individual needs for a better outcome, according to the pants will assemble at 8:30 a.m. in mittee in conjunction with the of their customers. Cheblis. the southside parking lot of the Fanwood Department of Public Works. They maintained that this aspect They have pledged to do their best Fanwood Train Station. Committee spokesman and of doing business is often lacking in not only to serve their patrons but Earth Day T-shirts, carry bags and Fanwood Planning Board Chairman today’s era of the mega-store, where also “to keep abreast of all the devel- gloves will be given to all partici- Gregory Cummings commented that services are missed and products are opment that will be helpful to your pants, and refreshments will be pro- this event instills community pride sold in quantity. health and your family’s well-be- vided by local merchants upon and urges Fanwood residents of all “Scotch Plains still has the privi- ing.” completion of the cleanup. ages to become “pickup partners.” lege to offer individualized services, Scotch Plains Drugs & Surgical is The Fanwood Lions Club will also Interested volunteers are asked to and in that spirit, Scotch Plains Drugs located at 1778 East 2nd Street in participate and clean the entire length call the DPW at (908) 322-7404, or Scotch Plains, and may be reached by of South Avenue as part of its Adopt- to simply show up on the day of the & Surgical is committed to your per- A-Highway commitment. Business event. sonal need,” they stated. “It is a drug calling (908) 490-0252.

GOVERNOR’S MANSION The College Woman’s Club will host a guided tour of Drumthwacket, New Jersey’s executive mansion, on Wednesday, April 21, at 10:30 a.m., followed by lunch in Princeton and a tour of the Princeton University Art Museum. Anyone interested in joining the club, which awards scholarships to young women from Westfield, is invited to attend an informa- tional coffee on Thursday, April 22, at 8 p.m. Please call Lynda Sperry, Membership Chairman, at (908) 233-2586. Budget Committee Reviews Requests to United Fund WESTFIELD – The Budget Com- tives, as well as the agencies’ effective- mittee of the United Fund of West- ness in reaching these objectives, based field, which reviews budget requests on past performance and the need for and programs from the United Fund’s particular programs in the community. member agencies, has begun its pro- “Each agency answers questions cess of studying funding requests for on what their programs are achiev- the year 2000. ing, how many people they are serv- “What would you do if you were ing, what alternative sources of in- suddenly given over half a million come are available to them, and what dollars, then told you must divide the the opportunities or problems in the sum among 21 agencies which are next year will be,” the committee your dependents?” asked Matt Chairman explained. Forstenhausler, Chairman of the Bud- “After all the requests for the agen- get Review committee. cies have been reviewed and evalu- BRAND NEW LISTING SERENITY ABOUNDS Committee members are charged ated, the committee takes on the task This stone front Colonial has vinyl siding, an attached garage and Charming Cape with many custom features and updates throughout with determining how much money of deciding what the actual alloca- a screened porch that overlooks the fenced property. There are 3 the years. 5 Bedrooms, 3 full Baths. Updated Kitchen, new ceilings, Bedrooms,1 full Bath, a Powder Room and recently refinished new shutters, newer Timberline roof, paved stone walks & patio. hardwood floors in the Living Room & Dining Room. Offered at Recently painted exterior & professionally landscaped property. $309,000 in Westfield. Offered at $429,500 in Scotch Plains.

NEW LISTING STEP BACK iN TIME... Center Hall Colonial has 6 Bedrooms, 2½ Baths & many updates. to all the charm of yesteryear. Beautiful arched doorways, basket Updated European Kitchen with newer appliances, newer half bath weave tiles, leaded glass bookcases and hardwood floors help to on 1st floor. Screened front porch, 2 tiered deck & professionally add to the charm of this home. Add the conveniences of today - MONEY WELL SPENT...The Budget Review Committee of the United Fund of landscaped lot. Offered at $459,000 in Westfield. newer Kitchen & Bath, Master Bath, Family Room. All within walking Westfield is in the process of analyzing requests for financial support from its 21 distance of town, NYC transportation & schools. Offered at $465,000 member agencies for 2000. Pictured, left to right, are: standing, Jeff Christakos, in Westfield. Noel Brown, Dick Rippe, Marilyn Gulotta, Bill Taylor and Vaughn Buntain, and seated, Tony DelDuca, Matt Forstenhausler, Dr. Carol Molnar, Chris Kaveney, and Steve Geltzeiler. Not pictured are: Stan Ciemniecki, Mark Friedman and Steven Pomerantz. the agencies need and how much tions will be for each,” Alan each will receive. “These agencies Gutterman, President of the United provide essential services and pro- Fund’s Board of Trustees, said. grams for you, your family, your “The combination of changing friends and your community,” Mr. needs and available funds make the Forstenhausler continued. allocation process a continuing chal- “Should the most money go to the lenge and more difficult task each handicapped and severely ill? How year,” he added. “After final recom- about child care and senior citizens mendations from the committee to services? Should some be used for the Board of Trustees, the campaign recreation programs or preventative goal for the 1999 fall campaign will services that will help stop problems be established.” ROOM TO GROW CHERISH THE CHARM... from becoming even greater? The United Fund’s 21 member Beautiful Center Entrance Colonial Split has spacious rooms and of this ‘2 years young” adaption of a 19th Century Mississippi River “What would you do? These are agencies include The American Red plenty of storage space - perfect for any growing family. Four Plantation home with its low sweeping roof embracing a Southern some of the questions that face the Cross, The Arc of Union County, the Bedrooms, 2½ Baths, hardwood floors, Family Room with custom style columned front porch. This custom built home captures committee,” Mr. Forstenhausler said. Boy Scouts, Community Access Un- built-ins and fireplace, French doors from Dining Room to Florida traditional elegance while providing features most sought after by “More and more, people are ex- limited, CONTACT We Care, the Room. Updated Kitchen. Offered at $525,000 in Westfield. today's homeowner. Quality has not been compromised in this 4 pressing an interest in where their Girl Scouts, the Jewish Community Bedroom, 3½ Bath, 10 room gem. Offered at $799,000 in Westfield. donation goes, and our extensive citi- Center, Jewish Family Services, the zen review process is the most effec- Mental Health Association, Mobile tive way of reflecting these concerns,” Meals of Westfield, and Union County he added. Legal Services. “The input and involvement of our Others are the UCPC Behavioral volunteers provides a critical link to Healthcare, the United Cerebral Palsy the community. We want to assure League, the United Services Organi- United Fund contributors that their zation, Visiting Health Services of money is being used effectively and Union County, Visiting Nurse Ser- economically,” noted Mr. vice System, the Westfield Commu- Forstenhausler. nity Center, the Westfield Neighbor- “The committee’s study will span hood Council, the Westfield “Y,” more than 1,000 hours and three Youth and Family Counseling Ser- months reviewing agency requests, vice, and a new member agency this profiles, program goals, and objec- year, Women For Women. CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood Thursday, April 15, 1998 Page C-15 Local Business Specializes Sally Van Why Welcomed Weichert’s Niki Fry Earns In Environmental Products At Marc Kelley Realtors Company and Office Honors WESTFIELD — The Eardly T. and have been used in Europe for many WESTFIELD — Company Presi- award for the sales region encom- Petersen Company, located at 224 years. They will destroy mold, mildew Marc Kelley Realtors recently served as President of the dent James M. Weichert has an- passing 13 offices in Union, Essex Elmer Street in Westfield, features and dust mites, require no maintenance announced that Women’s Syndicate nounced that Niki Fry, a Sales Asso- and Morris Counties. Most recently, products that will help ensure the in- and will last indefinitely,” Mr. Petersen Sally Van Why has Association and re- ciate with Weichert, Realtors’ West- she won March office awards for door environment at one’s home or maintained. joined its Cranford- mains a member of field Office, recently sales and transaction office is as clean and healthy as pos- Also available are different types of based firm. the Investment As- won office and com- units. sible. air cleaning units which fall into three Formerly an Ex- sociation of New “Indoor air pollution — indoor air main categories, according to the pany awards for her A licensed real estate ecutive Director of York. accomplishments. professional, Ms. Fry quality (IAQ) — is the leading cause spokesman. These include filters, ion- A former Cranford of environmental illness in the United izers and air purifiers. the CIBC Ms. Fry, who quali- has consistently earned States,” stated Keith Petersen, spokes- “Each of these uses a different tech- Oppenheimer resident now resid- fied for Weichert’s honors for her listing, man for the company. “Allergies and nology to help clean the indoor air Corp., she was re- ing in Westfield, Ms. Million Dollar Sales sales and production ac- asthma are at epidemic proportions environment,” remarked Mr. Petersen. sponsible for bring- Van Why is a con- and Marketed Clubs complishments. Before — the incidence of asthma among “However, we see, by far, the best ing initial public of- tributing member of and the New Jersey entering the field of real children is at an all-time high,” he success stories from the customers ferings to market. the Cranford Histori- State Million Dollar estate sales, she worked added. using the air purifiers.” Sally Van Why While at CIBC cal Society and the Club in 1998, was as a fashion designer for “The common estimates are that the He described these devices as “small, Oppenheimer, Ms. Van Why Cranford Garden Club. indoor environment is 5 to 10 times stand-alone units that combine the same among the honorees at European and American more polluted than the outdoor envi- processes that nature uses — ioniza- Weichert’s 1998 An- Niki Fry designers including ronment, and the energy-efficient tion and oxidation — to naturally nual Awards Celebration at the New Yves St. Laurent, Emanuel Ungaro, homes and office buildings are so tightly cleanse the indoor environment.” He The Complete Jersey Performing Arts Center in Jones New York and Phillips Van insulated that the pollutants are added that “the most popular model Newark. Heusen. trapped,” Mr. Petersen continued. can be set to purify from 100 up to Paper Weekly on During the event, the company She has lived in Westfield for 10 “Add to this the fact that we spend an 3,000 square feet (the average house saluted the individual performances years, is married and has a daughter. average of 90 percent of our time in- size). The Web doors, and it is easy to understand why There are also a variety of quality of associates who helped make 1998 For real estate transactions, Ms. these respiratory illnesses are ram- Drinking Water Systems (DWS) avail- www.goleader.com the best in the company’s history, Fry may be reached at Weichert’s pant.” able for the home or office, according with $16.1 billion in sales. Westfield Office, (908) 654-7777, The Eardly T. Petersen Company to Mr. Petersen. “Look for the NSF Ms. Fry accepted a top production located at 185 Elm Street. has featured products since 1956 that seal of approval, or some other indus- help solve environmental issues, ac- try certification, as there are consider- cording to the spokesman. “My Dad able variations in quality in DWS,” he started this business 43 years ago by advised. selling a high-quality vacuum that fil- “Pollutants such as chlorine, asbes- tered the exhaust air to the tiny, micro- tos fibers, lead, cryposporidium cysts scopic size of three microns (the hu- (which can be fatal for the young, the WELCOME ABOARD...Kevin man hair averages 100 microns thick),” elderly and the immune-compromised), Bamrick has joined the Westfield Of- Mr. Petersen revealed. algae, mold and off-tastes, turbidity fice of Weichert, Realtors as a sales The product was considered inno- and trihalomethanes can be removed associate. A licensed real estate pro- vative in an era when many vacuum to 99.97 percent levels to .5 microns,” fessional for three years, Mr. Bamrick cleaners still used cloth shake-out bags he noted. previously was associated with another (shudder), “and the ones using paper The Eardly T. Petersen Company local real estate company. He is a disposable bags still filtered so poorly may be reached at (908) 232-5723 for member of the Greater Union County Association of Realtors, where he that prodigious amounts of pollutants answers to questions on the environ- served on the Education Committee. were being spewed into the environ- ment. Consumers are also invited to Mr. Bamrick, who lives in Scotch 3/1 YEAR...... 6.250% APR ment,” Mr. Petersen said. visit the store or its Internet web site at Plains, also has 15 years of automotive “Today,” the company spokesman www.westfieldnj .com/etpetersen sales and leasing experience. 5/1 YEAR...... 6.500% APR continued, “the industry has highly- engineered vacuums such as the Miele 10/1 YEAR...... 6.625% APR from Germany that boast sealed, HEPA Farida Capuano Joins Team 15 YEAR FIXED ...... RATES GOOD TO 6.500% APR filtration to result in absolute filtering ONE MILLION to .3 of a micron. At this size, dust mite 30 YEAR FIXED ...... 7.000% APR feces and even bacteria are filtered At Weichert Westfield Office from the exhaust air.” 10 YEAR FIXED 6.500% APR “Next,” said Mr. Petersen, “the in- WESTFIELD — James M. BEST PROGRAM FOR REFINANCE FOR PERSONS dustry now has Swiss and Italian steam Weichert, President, has announced WHO CURRENTLY HAVE A 15 YEAR MORTGAGE cleaning systems which are absolutely that Farida Capuano has joined the terrific. These resemble a compact can- Westfield Office of Weichert, Real- ister vacuum and, using low pressure steam, will clean and sanitize any clean- tors as a Sales Associate. able surface in the house.” A newly-licensed real estate pro- He explained that, through the use of fessional, Mrs. Capuano previously a flexible, slender hose and a variety of worked as an assistant controller for tools, consumers can use clean water – a home furnishings company. She no chemicals – to clean carpets, uphol- studied accounting at Baruch Col- stery, drapes, windows, kitchen appli- lege in New York. A resident of ances, bare floors, including wood, Westfield, she is married and has two toilets, shower stalls, tile walls, painted children. walls, wallpaper, outdoor furniture, en- For real estate transactions, Mrs. gines and equipment, silk flowers, toys, Capuano may be reached at stuffed animals and more. Weichert’s Westfield Office, 185 Elm “These units are 100 percent safe Street, at (908) 654-7777. Farida Capuano

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CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK Page C-16 Thursday, April 15, 1998 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION

Coldwell Banker Schlott, Realtors, 209 Cen- Coldwell Banker Schlott, Realtors, 209 Cen- Coldwell Banker Schlott, Realtors, 209 Cen- Coldwell Banker Schlott, Realtors, 209 Cen- Coldwell Banker Schlott, Realtors, 209 Cen- tral Avenue, Westfield has announced the tral Avenue, Westfield has announced the tral Avenue, Westfield has announced its tral Avenue, Westfield has announced the tral Avenue, Westfield has announced the sale of the above property at 281 Canter- sale of the above property at 551 Topping participation in the sale of the above prop- sale of the above property at 8 Woodland sale of the above property at 1421 Brown bury Road, Westfield. The property was Hill Road, Westfield. The property was erty at 44 Hillcrest Boulevard, Warren. The Avenue, Westfield. The property was Place, Rahway. The property was handled handled by Margaret Maguire. handled by Hye-Young Choi. property was handled by Lucille Roll. handled by Bob Devlin. by Barbara Wyciskala.

Coldwell Banker Schlott, Realtors, 209 Cen- Coldwell Banker Schlott, Realtors, 209 Cen- Coldwell Banker Schlott, Realtors, 209 Cen- Coldwell Banker Schlott, Realtors, 209 Cen- Coldwell Banker Schlott, Realtors, 209 Cen- tral Avenue, Westfield has announced the tral Avenue, Westfield has announced the tral Avenue, Westfield has announced the tral Avenue, Westfield has announced the tral Avenue, Westfield has announced the sale of the above property at 363 Seminary sale of the above property at 1112 Dorsey listing and sale of the above property at 2069 sale of the above property at 321 North Av- sale of the above property at 32 John Street, Avenue, Rahway. The property was handled Place, Plainfield. The property was handled Dogwood Drive, Scotch Plains. The prop- enue, East, Cranford. The property was Cranford. The property was handled by by Janice Tittel. by Reva Berger. erty was listed by Reva Berger and negotia- handled by John DeMarco. Kathy Shea. tions of the sale were by Don Whellan.

Coldwell Banker Schlott, Realtors, 209 Coldwell Banker Schlott, Realtors, 209 Cen- Coldwell Banker Schlott, Realtors, 209 Coldwell Banker Schlott, Realtors, 209 Coldwell Banker Schlott, Realtors, 209 Central Avenue, Westfield has announced tral Avenue, Westfield has announced the Central Avenue, Westfield has announced Central Avenue, Westfield has announced Central Avenue, Westfield has announced the sale of the above property at 712 sale of the above property at 1293 White its participation in the sale of the above its participation in the sale of the above its participation in the sale of the above Coolidge Street, Westfield. The property Oak Road, Scotch Plains. The property was property at 218 Danberry Lane, property at 814 East Broad Street, West- property at 408 Salter Place, Westfield. The was handled by Karleen Burns. handled by Ruth Tate. Bridgewater. The property was handled by field. The property was handled by Judith property was handled by Susan D’Arecca. Duncan Smythe. Koeppel.

Coldwell Banker Schlott, Realtors, 209 Cen- Coldwell Banker Schlott, Realtors, 209 Cen- Coldwell Banker Schlott, Realtors, 209 Cen- Coldwell Banker Schlott, Realtors, 209 Coldwell Banker Schlott, Realtors, 209 tral Avenue, Westfield has announced the tral Avenue, Westfield has announced the tral Avenue, Westfield has announced the Central Avenue, Westfield has announced Central Avenue, Westfield has announced listing and sale of the above property at 4 sale of the above property at 35 South 22nd sale of the above property at 525 Woodland its participation in the sale of the above its participation in the sale of the above Judy Lane, Scotch Plains. The property was Street, Kenilworth. The property was Avenue, Westfield. The property was property at 526 Highland Avenue, West- property at 863 Carleton Road, Westfield. listed by Reva Berger and negotiations of handled by Grace Rausch. handled by Ann Allen. field. The property was handled by Jackie The property was handled by Ruth Tate. the sale were by Sally Calder. Conover.

Coldwell Banker Schlott, Realtors, 209 Cen- Coldwell Banker Schlott, Realtors, 209 Cen- Coldwell Banker Schlott, Realtors, 209 Cen- Coldwell Banker Schlott, Realtors, 209 Cen- Coldwell Banker Schlott, Realtors, 209 Cen- tral Avenue, Westfield has announced the tral Avenue, Westfield has announced its tral Avenue, Westfield has announced the tral Avenue, Westfield has announced the tral Avenue, Westfield has announced the listing and sale of the above property at 905 participation in the sale of the above prop- sale of the above property at 19 Devon Lane, sale of the above property at 269 Birch Lane, listing and sale of the above property at 315 Summit Avenue, Westfield. The property erty at 340 North Avenue, Fanwood. The Clark. The property was handled by Valerie Mountainside. The property was handled by Jefferson Avenue, Westfield. The property was listed by Kay Gragnano and negotia- property was handled by Kim Haley. Lynch. Mary McEnerney. was listed by Kay Gragnano and negotia- tions of the sale were by Hye-Young Choi. tions of the sale were by Karleen Burns.

Coldwell Banker Schlott, Realtors, 209 Cen- Coldwell Banker Schlott, Realtors, 209 Coldwell Banker Schlott, Realtors, 209 Coldwell Banker Schlott, Realtors, 209 Cen- Coldwell Banker Schlott, Realtors, 209 Cen- tral Avenue, Westfield has announced the Central Avenue, Westfield has announced Central Avenue, Westfield has announced tral Avenue, Westfield has announced its tral Avenue, Westfield has announced the sale of the above property at 540 Topping its participation in the sale of the above its participation in the sale of the above participation in the sale of the above prop- sale of the above property at 1415 East 7th Hill Road, Westfield. The property was property at 546 Alden Avenue, Westfield. property at 558 Lenox Avenue, Westfield. erty at 232 Belvidere Avenue, Fanwood. The Street, Plainfield. The property was handled handled by Karleen Burns. The property was handled by Ann Allen. The property was handled by Mary property was handled by Anne Kelly. by Margaret Maguire. McEnerney.

Coldwell Banker Schlott, Realtors, 209 Cen- Coldwell Banker Schlott, Realtors, 209 Coldwell Banker Schlott, Realtors, 209 Cen- Coldwell Banker Schlott, Realtors, 209 Cen- Coldwell Banker Schlott, Realtors, 209 Cen- tral Avenue, Westfield has announced the Central Avenue, Westfield has announced tral Avenue, Westfield has announced its tral Avenue, Westfield has announced the tral Avenue, Westfield has announced the sale of the above property at 1600 Deer its participation in the sale of the above participation in the sale of the above prop- sale of the above property at 811 Grant Av- sale of the above property at 12 Du Bois Path, Mountainside. The property was property at 9 Cayuga Road, Cranford. The erty at 53 Holly Court, Edison. The prop- enue, Westfield. The property was handled Road, Warren. The property was handled handled by Susan D’Arecca. property was handled by Mary McEnerney. erty was handled by Diane Pellino. by Barbara McCarthy. by Eileen Burlinson.

Coldwell Banker Schlott, Realtors, 209 Cen- Coldwell Banker Schlott, Realtors, 209 Cen- Coldwell Banker Schlott, Realtors, 209 Cen- Coldwell Banker Schlott, Realtors, 209 Cen- Coldwell Banker Schlott, Realtors, 209 tral Avenue, Westfield has announced the tral Avenue, Westfield has announced the tral Avenue, Westfield has announced the tral Avenue, Westfield has announced the Central Avenue, Westfield has announced listing and sale of the above property at 250 sale of the above property at 245 Dale Drive, sale of the above property at 826 Bradford sale of the above property at 2057 West its participation in the sale of the above Hyslip Avenue, Westfield. The property was Short Hills. The property was handled by Avenue, Westfield. The property was Broad Street, Scotch Plains. The property property at 73 Clydesdale Road, Scotch listed by Ruth Tate and negotiations of the Harriet Lifson. handled by Anthony Nuzzo. was handled by Carla Capuano. Plains. The property was handled by Carol sale were by Tom Shea. Lyons.

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CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK Page C-18 Thursday, April 15, 1998 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Education Fund of Westfield Sets Dance Party Fundraiser WESTFIELD — The Education “A similarly enthusiastic crowd Fund of Westfield, through the sup- of up to 900 is expected to re-affirm port of Comcast@Home and other the community’s commitment to corporate sponsors, will hold its expanding and updating computer second annual dinner-dance, en- facilities for Westfield Public School titled Pass- students port to Edu- through cation, on passport Friday, May ticket sales 7, from 7 and spon- p.m. to mid- sorships of night at the this year’s Westfield dance VOLUNTEERS NEED HELP TOO Members of The Fanwood Volunteer/ National party,” he Communications Committee meet to discuss the upcoming Volunteer Fair to be held at the historic Fanwood train station on Saturday, April 24, 1999 from 1 to Guard Ar- added. 4 p.m. For information on the fair, contact David Pickering at (908) 317-9724. mory. The Edu- Pictured here, left to right, are committee members Denise Schmidt, Laurie Feinberg, Marianne Kranz, Sharon Walker and David Pickering. ANNIVERSARY OF THE ARTS Elizabeth Grotyohann of the Westfield Art Proceeds cation Fund Association prepares for the 75th Annual Members’ Watercolor, Graphics and from the of Westfield Photography Exhibition, which will be held from Saturday through Tuesday, adults-only is a tax-ex- April 17 to 20, in the Westfield Community Room at the Municipal Building. event will empt, non- Charlotte Faltermayer Exhibition hours are April 17 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., with an awards reception help provide profit orga- from 2 to 4 p.m.; April 18 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., and April 19 and 20 from 7 to 9 p.m. both nights. Admission is free and the exhibit room is handicapped students in nization accessible. Westfield’s dedicated to Gets Fellowship Award public supporting schools with and en- WESTFIELD – Charlotte Falter- porter with Time magazine, where Westfield Art Association educational hancing the mayer (Dolling), a first-year teacher she covered breaking news. Her by- technology. educational at Westfield High School, has been line have appeared in the weekly selected as one of 25 teachers in the news magazine during her three years Tickets programs of Prepares for 75th Exhibition state of New Jersey to receive a Dodge with Time. for the party, which include a de- the Westfield Public School Dis- Fellowship Award. A graduate of Westfield High WESTFIELD — The Westfield ure paintings and portraits will be luxe hot and cold buffet dinner, trict. Funded by the Geraldine R. Dodge School, Ms. Faltermayer earned an Art Association will host its 75th among the traditional and abstract three live bands, a disc jockey, danc- “Our school system upholds the Foundation, the Dodge Fellowship undergraduate degree in Journalism Annual Members’ Watercolor, works presented at the show. Many ing and door prizes, are $50 per quality of life in our community, and Awards were created and English at the Graphics and Photography Exhibi- of the artists to be featured in the person. we seek the support of our business to encourage and University of Dela- ware and a graduate tion from Saturday through Tues- show have achieved local, state and “Passports” may be purchased community in supporting this major recognize outstand- through the Westfield Public School fundraising event,” Education Fund ing new teachers degree in English at day, April 17 to 20, in the Westfield national recognition. who have entered the Montclair Univer- Community Room of the Municipal Award-winning artist John C. Parent Teacher Associations and President Gary Kehler noted. Parent Teacher Organizations, at Corporate sponsors for last year’s teaching profession sity. Building, located at 425 East Broad Bermingham, known for his water- through New “My first year in the Westfield “Y,” the New Jersey event, which raised $15,000, in- Street. color renderings of architectural sites Jersey’s Alternate the teaching profes- Landscapes, still life artwork, fig- in New England and New Jersey, Workshop for the Arts, The West- cluded Comcast@Home, PNC Route Licensure sion has been ex- has been selected to judge the show. field Leader and on-line through Bank, Fleet Bank and other busi- Program. tremely challenging He is an elected member of the the Westfield Internet web site, nesses. Area corporations and local As a recipient of and rewarding,” American Watercolor Society, and a www.westfieldnj.com. businesses are invited to join the this prestigious stated Ms. longtime member of the New Jersey “Over 500 members of the West- Education Fund as partners for this award, Ms. Faltermayer. “I feel that receiving Dodge Watercolor Society, Allied Artists of field community participated in the year’s event. For sponsorship and Faltermayer will re- first ‘Passport to Education’ event ticket information, please call ceive a cash stipend Fellowship Award America, Audubon Artists and the to defray the costs of further validates my Hudson Valley Art Association. at the Armory in May 1998,” stated Debbie or Darryl Walker at (908) event co-organizer Darryl Walker. 654-4100. mentoring services decision to teach, Members working on the show and formal instruc- Charlotte Faltermayer and I am proud to committees include: Jane Annis, reg- tion associated with represent the school istration; Linda Kolar, Joe Hulsen, the first year of employment as an district in receiving it.” Anthony Di Savino and John Curch, Scholarship Foundation Sets alternate route teacher. Principal Dr. Robert G. Petix com- hanging; Ms. Annis, Ann Valletta, Ms. Faltermayer, who began teach- mented, “Charlotte Faltermayer is a Grace Koleda, Joan Polishook and ‘Dollars For Students’ Event ing Journalism and English at West- talented teacher whose experiences Barbara Zietchick, receiving; Tobia field High School last September, as a professional journalist for Time also serves as co-adviser to the bring strength and authenticity to Meyers, publicity; Mr. Hulsen and SCOTCH PLAINS — The Scotch ters scholarships sponsored by 17 school’s award-winning weekly stu- her work in the high school journal- Burton Longenbach, dismantling, Plains-Fanwood Scholarship Foun- local organizations, as well as ad- dent newspaper, Hi’s Eye. ism program. We are proud of her and Sheilia Lenga, hospitality. dation will conduct its 32nd annual ministering the capital of 22 estab- Prior to beginning her teaching accomplishments and congratulate The exhibit will open at 10 a.m. NEW INTERN New Jersey Work- residential canvass, “Dollars For Stu- lished scholarship memorial funds. career at Westfield High School, Ms. her for receiving the [Dodge Fellow- shop for the Arts has welcomed new on April 17, with a reception and dents,” on Saturday and Sunday, April Since it was founded in 1966, the Faltermayer was an established re- ship] award.” intern, Jessica Getchius, a junior at awards presentation to take place 17 and 18. Foundation has administered Rutgers University, to the Westfield that afternoon from 2 to 4 p.m. Mu- The Foundation is seeking contri- $707,470 in scholarships for the ben- Art Gallery. “My goal is to contribute sicians Clive Smith and Bob Kaus of butions to provide financial assis- efit of local students. This year, the to the general awareness and educa- “In Real Time” will perform at the tance to qualified Scotch Plains and screening committee is in the pro- tion of art to the community,” by work- reception. Fanwood students for their post high cess of evaluating 114 applications ing at the Westfield Art Gallery she Exhibition hours will continue on school education. from local high school and college stated. Ms. Getchius intends to pro- Sunday, April 18, from 11 a.m. to 4 About 70 local high school and students. pose programs that would include p.m., and on Monday and Tuesday, college students will be making door- The house-to-house canvass and a school field trips. The field trips would April 19 and 20, from 7 to 9 p.m. allow students and teachers the op- to-door solicitations and manning direct mail effort are the Foundation’s portunity to examine the art in a com- The show is open to the public. stationary locations throughout only fund-raising efforts for its “Dol- fortable setting and to encourage art- There is no admission charge, and Scotch Plains and Fanwood, accord- lars For Students” Scholarships. Do- ists who have exhibited their works at the Westfield Community Room is ing to Foundation President Ellie nations may be sent to the Scotch the gallery to conduct seminars dis- handicapped accessible. For more Kramps. Plains-Fanwood Scholarship Foun- cussing their techniques and works at information, please call (908) 232- In addition to its own fund-raising dation, P.O. Box 123, Fanwood, the gallery. 3381. efforts, the Foundation also adminis- 07023.

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