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36 Poptilos. jlon aimii6. (Dtrutmmus (008) 232-4407 l SI'S 680020 Thursday, November 6, 2003 Published Users Thursdas Since 1 K**0 FIFTY CENTS OUR 114th M AR - ISSUK NO. 09-1 U Periodical - Postage Paid at Westfield, N.J. wvvvv.goleader.com pressed goleader.com Westfield Republicans Defeat Democrats To Take 7-1 Majority on Town Council

B> KIMBKKIA A. BROADYUI I he is “ so proud" o f the candidates without whom I wouldn’t be stand­ "has been a wonderful experience.’’ and LAl'KKNS. PASS and that this was. “collectively as a ing here. I w ant to thank m \ brothers “ D on’ t he sons for me because 1 Specially Written for The Westfield Untier good a group of candidates as we’ve who were always willing to help me have had a great time running...it It was a Republican sweep across ever had.” when 1 needed them. M \ dad ran for was worth it either way." he to ld the the board in Westfield’s four wards Westfield Republican Chairman council about 40 years ago and lost, crowd. on Tuesday night giving Republi­ Jon Bramnick said, "To our four new but served this town in many other Newcomer Kehoe Rothfelder cans a 7 to I majority on the council council people, a great job done. We ways. He died 10 years ago, so dad stated that she hoped " I ’ve co n trib ­ for the next two years. now have republican representation now we re one and one," Council­ uted something to the dialogue." Incum bent Peter Echausse won the for the entire town of Westfield and man-Elect Ciarrocca stated. Mr. Owens, who lost the election First Ward over Maureen Kehoe I am very proud of it." "When 1 look around this room. I last year to Rafael Betancourt, stated R othfelder. 1072 to 694. In the Sec­ "I am really flattered. I want to think 'Wow, 1 am a part of ibis' that it is "something to just keep ond Ward. Jo Ann Neylan won over thank my wife. Colleen, for allowing (Republican Party). Thank you. working for." David Owens, 901 to 860. In the me to run and fordoing all the behind M ayor M cD erm ott it w ill be an honor Republican Mayor Gregory Third Ward. Mark Ciarrocca beat the scenes work." said Councilman to serve on your council." Council­ M cD erm ott told the crowd, "I w ant to D avid Haas. 959 to 90(J. Newcomer Echausse. man-Elect Foerst said. thank the top of the ticket, Tom Kean James Foerst beat incumbent Susan Councilwoman-Elect Neylan said. C ouncilw om an Jacobson, w ho has for his support. Tom Kean and Jon Jacobson. 993 to 918 in the Fourth "I am honestly touched and honored served on the council since 2002 Bramnick worked very hard. 1 am Ward. to be here. This has been an incre d ­ said, “ I worked really hard this looking forw ard to the next two years.” Each of the winners will serve a ible experience. I want to thank my time we did what we could do .1 Patrick Connor for The Wealtieia Leader four-year term on the Town Council. husband and children and all o f my was a good co un cilw o m a n." She HUGS ABOUND...Republicans James Foerst and Jo Ann Neylan embrace Approximately 38 percent of vot­ family for their support. I want to added that she w ould miss serving on following their council win. ers turned out fo r the election this thank all my friends and all the people the council hut that she w ill now find year. who have been there and I w ill take time for her family. Accepting defeat for the parts. this job and do my best to represent Councilman Haas, who has served Westfield Democrat Party Chairman all of you." on the council since his appointment Kenneth Rotter told the crowd that “ I had the best cam paign team in January said that campaigning. Republicans Kean, Munoz and Bramnick Triumphant in D-21 Senate, Assembly Race

Bv BETSEY HI RGDORF Assemblyman Bramnick also re­ energetic even after Ms. Steinberg’s campaign received no official sup­ and Kl) COONEY sides in W estfield and is a practicin g defeat was final. port from local Democrat groups, Specially Written for The Westfield Under attorney with a firm in Scotch Plains. Ms. Steinberg attributed the individual Democrats in elected po­ As the numbers rolled in on Tues­ He and his wife have two children. group’s sustained energy to a sense sitions supported Ms. Steinberg. day night, it became obvious the Assemblyman M unoz is a traum a of accomplishment in getting her “ livery municipal chairperson, Republican team of Tom Kean. Jr. surgeon at Newark's University of campaign as far as it went. with a few exceptions, was behind (31,20b), Dr. Eric Munoz (26,898) Medicine and Dentistry in New Jer­ “Union County politics is a very us," he said. and Jon Bramnick (26.024) were sey (U M D N J). He and his w ife reside closed venue." she said later. "We Ms, Steinberg arrived at the res­ going to emerge the winners in the in Summit and have five children. tried to reach out to people in the taurant just after 10:30 p.m. and ad­ race for State Senate and Assembly Ms. Steinberg failed in her bid to community, and I feel that our suc­ dressed the members of her all-vol­ for District 21 over Democrats Frank attain a seat in the 21 st D is tric t o f the cess in d oin g that is the reason fo r the unteer staff. McIntyre (14,095), Ellen Steinberg New Jersey State Assembly. She ran sense o f accom plishm ent.” “ A ll you have to do is look around (19,073) and Norman Alberl w ithout the support o f state o r county Campaign manager John Brach, you; we have good people involved (15,670). Democrats, but was s till able to drum who was also in attendance at Calc in the process. And you each have to THE WINNING TICKET...'The four Republican Town Council candidates in W ith overwhelming numbers com­ up considerable support with a Z. said that while Ms. Steinberg’s CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 Westfield won their election bids. Pictured, left to right, ure: Mark Clarrocca. ing in, supporters attending the Elec­ grassroots campaign. Third Ward: Jo Ann Neylan. Second Ward; Peter F.chausse. First Ward and tion Night party held at Mount Carmel "We had a lot of people who be­ James Foerst, Fourth Ward. Hall in Berkeley Heights, began cel­ lieved in us," said Ms. Steinberg. ebrating long before the final votes Members of Steinberg’s campaign were tallied. By 10 p.m ., the incum ­ met at Cafe Z in U nion to await news bent team joined the crowd to offi­ of the decision. Throughout the night, cially accept their triumph. volunteers trickled in with high hopes "T h an k you fo r a ll y o u r hard w ork, for their candidate. for getting out there and guarantee­ Much mention was made about ing victory from the top to the bot­ the grassroots nature of Ms. tom of the ticket," Senator Kean be­ Steinberg's campaign. She received gan. no support from the Union County "We have some hard work ahead Democrats, who at least one cam­ of us, some hurdles...we've got to paign volunteer blames for Ms. help set the d irection fo r the state to Steinberg's loss. make sure the governm ent is smaller, “The people responsible for this smarter, more efficient and actually loss are the Union County Demo­ works to serve the people," he con­ cratic Chairpersons. They spent their tinued efforts impeding the campaign," said Assemblyman Bramnick thanked Sandford Wieger, a longtime friend his family for their support, as well of Ms. Steinberg's. "Win or lose, as the senator by saying. "Under the she's still the biggest winner.” leadership of Tom, Jr., this district is Stephen Yellin, secretary o f a re­ very fortunate...we have learned a cently formed group called the Union great deal." County Young Democrats, was also Assemblyman Muftoz added. "I in attendance. He exemplified the want to thank everyone. You guys are infectious enthusiasm clearly appar­ really great. Thank all of you who ent in the crowd. put us where we are. Tom, Jon and 1 “I'm comfortable she'll buck the w ill make you proud.” odds and win the general election,” Senator Kean is the son of the he said. former Governor Thomas Kean, who As the night wore on, it became serves as Co-Chairperson of the Lauren S. Pa»» foi The Westfield Leader apparent that Ms. Steinberg would A sSAD NIGHT...\Vestfield Democrat Chairman Kenneth Rotter, front right, Homeland Security Organization. not emerge victorious. The New Jer­ Jon llramnick celebrated their victory for the State Senate and Assembly in announced to a crowd of supporters that the Democrats had lost their bids for The senator resides in Westfield with sey Network called the election in Berkeley Heights on Tuesday night. seats on the Westfield Town Council on Tuesday night, as candidates Council­ his wife and two daughters He cur­ favor of Assemblymen Munoz and man David Haas, left, Councilwoman Susan Jacobson center and David Owens rently serves as the Republican Bramnick at approximately 10:20 look on. Not pictured is candidate Maureen Kehoe Rothfelder. Deputy Whip. p.m. The mood at Cafe Z remained Union County DEMs Will Continue 9-0 Rule On Freeholder Board; GOP Had ‘Rough Night’

By MATT M ARINOand FRED ROSSI For the Democrats, the evening Linda Stender. Assemblyman Jerry cans discussed closing Runnells Spe­ Specially Written for The Wettfield lender began with little fanfare. Soon after Green, as w ell as Fanwood M ayor- cialized Hospital because, "pretty Voters returned Union County the polls closed at 8 p.m .. County Elect Colleen Mahr and Council­ soon. I am going to be in that hospi­ Democratic Freeholders Deborah representatives and members o f the man-Elect Jack Molenaar. tal.” Scanlon. Alexander Mirahella and Union County Democratic Commit­ In giving his victory speech. Free­ Noting that she was losing her Chester Holmes to new three-year tee slowly filed in to L'Affaire on holder Mirahella thanked the many voice due to the events of the day. terms on the Freeholder Board on Route 22 to monitor the voting re- supporters that helped return the Freeholder Scanlon echoed the pre­ 1W <4yv turns The returns were spperenth rVrnorrsn to office He indicated vious comments made bv her col­ The ihiee iiwumRenu' yklones vsw wtg Mi at * —ia d '- fw * ’ a a d a u a y iJus he La.--L.-J lu r u a id ie s o s u s u m s leagues She said she also greatly over Republicans Stuart Kline, Bob attendees asked if any official an­ the goals of the Freeholder Board. anticipated serving the residents of Reilly and Ken Haynes means a con­ nouncements had been made. "We are going to continue to do a UnionCounty for another three years. tinued 9-0 Democratic majority on Within the next hour, however, it great job for the citizens of Union "We're going to give you another the county's governing body. was dear that the incumbents had C ounty." he said. three years of great government." Unofficial returns showed Mrs won The victorious trio o f Freehold­ Freeholder Holmes, likewise, ac- she exclaim ed. Scanlon, the Freeholder Board Chair­ ers Scanlon. Holmes and Mirahella know ledged the many supporters that Union County Republican Chair­ woman. with 36.010 votes. Mr soon arrived to a celebration featur­ helped make the freeholder cam­ man Ronald Frigerio told a crow d o f M irah e lla w ith 35.642 votes and M r ing many other winning candidates. paign successful. In a moment ol several dozen at The Westwood in Holm es w ith 34.528 votes. M r K lin e The victors included State Senator levity. Freeholder Holmes mentioned Garwood that it had been “a rough garnered 27.909 votes while Mr Raymond Lesniak. Assemblywoman that he was upset that the Republi- night" for the Republican Party both Reilly, the Mayor of Winfield, re­ statewide and locally, alluding to ceived 27.693 votes and Mr. Haynes GOP losses in the freeholder races, TICTOlHOl’j -T liih illlltr At Mirahella of Fanwood. left, celebrated his win Real E sta te .... 16-18 the Borough of Fanwood and other received 27.151 votes. R egional...... 2-3 O b itu a ry ...... 8 for reelection with District 22 Senate winner and Freeholder Nicholas Scutari Independent candidate Joseph E d u catio n ...... 9 A&E ...... 21-22 parts o f the county . E d ito ria l...... 4-5 of Unden. Renna received 4.578 votes. C om m unity ... 6-7 S p o rts...... 11-15 cowrmuco on root to A W a t c h u n c C ommunications Pm'-'CATION I'age 2 Thursday, November 6, 2003 (2 lu llk'fitfirlb illr«Errand The Scotch Plains - Fanwood TIMES Mountainside^ Beechwood Showcase of NJ Potters School to Open in November

To Be Held at Trailside m inistrator has not yet been found to MOUNTAINSIDE The Pollers' tion ol vases, wall pieces, pitchers, B\ BKTSKY Bl KODORI replace Dr. Schaller when his resig­ Sf...... )/, U .:- ,. U" Hu H i - h ...... "• ( imlil <>l New Jersey vs i 11 hosi ils teapots, platters, casseroles, laku and nation takes affect in June 2003. Mr. MOUNTAINSIDE -- At the lentil Annual Holiday Sale of lime pit fired vessels in vaiving colors Goggi will be inviting staff, as well Mountainside Board of Education lional and sail plural ceramics and and styles, beautiful ceramic jew as parents, to come up w ith criteria meeting on October 28. Board Presi­ ceramic jewelry at the Trailside clry. and one ol a kind sculptures for the job indicating what they feel dent Peter G oggi announced that the Visitor's Center in the Watchung and decorative objects ol art are key attributes tor the post. district should receive the Certifi­ Reservation, Mountainside, at New Cor directions ti» the show, call the "Once specific criteria is narrowed cate of Occupancy for Beechwood Providence Road and Coles Avenue, IrailsidcVisilor's( enter in theWatchung down, then the search will begin. School in the next lew weeks. n i l Saturday and Sunday, Novembei reservation at (90X) 789-3pv field’s and the Downtown Westfield Corpora- students will he visiting Beechwood Lcrnei ’I ay lor, former soloist with the website, lomkcan.com. " I ’nderstand in lieu of the fact that the MOPPET tion (l)YV(') awarded the above family the prize for the best “ W izard of Oz with their teachers before moving American Pallet Theatre, w ill Ik * show mg the concerns ol my constituents is bus arrived to school an hour and a Costume” on Saturday , October 25. However, the contest sponsors don t know into their new classroom. mg her graceful stoneware collection, my first order ol business, said Kean. h a lf late one day last week and not wlm the winners are. If you know them, please contact the l)W ( at (908) 789- A candidate for Chief School Ad- aptly named ‘‘Earth Dances." Tomkean.com helps me fu lfill that re one parent was contacted to deter­ 9 4 4 4 . Available fo r sale w ill be a selec­ sponsihility."______j m ine whs the childien had not ar­ rived. Some children boarded their SP Planning Bd. Approves bus approximately three hours be­ fore arriving at school. The school s procedure ol notifying patents if a Evergreen Ave. Subdivision child does not arrive at school was not follow ed and Dr. Schaller w ill be By I BM) ROSSI Mr. EaCosta explained that the set­ trying to determine why. V/in Kills H nllrn l"i The linn s backs still fell within the 30-foot to The bus company, responsible for SCOTCH PLAINS The Scotch 35-foot range prescribed by local transporting the children, assigned a Plains Planning Board gave its ap­ ordinances, He said the architect had non-English speaking driver to the proval to a minor subdivision appli­ averaged together the setbacks of all route. When ihe driver became lost, cation for a property at 2225 Ever­ the homes on the block, including he was unable lo communicate and green Avenue. In an extremely brief one home w hose setback is only five could not give his exact location in meeting on October 27. the hoard feet, in order to come up w ith set­ order to receive help. backed the application by C’DI Build back distances for the tw o new homes. It is unclear where the 'gap in ers EEC’ to divide the property, w hich Board member Alice Agran expressed policy occurred but parents were nevet presently houses a single-family some concern that the fronts of the notified thai their children had not home, into two identical 50-foot by new homes w ould not be aligned arrived at school. M r Goggi w ill be 155 loot lots and then raze the exist with its neighbors and said it would reviewing the current process and re­ ing home and build two new single­ be more aesthetically pleasing if the vising it so that sim ilar situations do family homes. new homes were in line w ith the not occur. "Safety, notification and Ralph C’hcccio, one of the princi others. When M r. 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WASHINGTON Congressman Hunterdon counties, 622 checks to­ Mike Ferguson. (R-NJ) on Saturday taling S524.797 were returned to the announced that 5.800 New Jersey IRS because o f incorrect taxpayer taxpayers are owed more than $3.9 addresses. m illion for child-tax credit refunds Rep. Ferguson urged taxpayers to hut the Internal Revenue Service ensure that the IRS has updated ad­ cannot deliver the checks because of dress information and to call the IRS invalid addresses. it you think you are owed a rebate The child tax credit refunds were check. Taxpayers have until Friday. part of President Bush's Jobs and December 5 to contact the IRS about Grow th Tax R elief Act. w hich he signed the rebate checks. into law in May. The tax re lie f law. " l he IRS owes money to thou­ w hich Ferguson voted for. doubled the sands o f New Jersey families, and per-child tax credit to $1,000. the December 5 deadline to claim TOOTIN’* THEIR HORNS...Pictured above, from the left: Don Young, Russell In June the !RS began running a y our refund is fast approaching," Rep. Jackson and Howard Toplansky review the program for NJWA Hand C oncert program to search more than 130 Ferguson said. "I urge anyone who set for November 23 in Cranford. m illion 2002 tax returns to identify thinks they may be owed a tax refund taxpayers eligible for the advance to call the IRS or my New Jersey payment on the tax credit. The IRS office. After all. the money belongs Pop, Tango, Classical and Big found about 25 million taxpayers to u n i. not the IRS " nationwide were eligible, and refund Constituents can reach Rep checks o f up to $4(K) per ch ild were Ferguson's New Jersev office at (90S) Band Coming to Cranford mailed this summer to parents. "57-7835 or lhe IRS at 800-829-1040. In Congressman Ferguson's 71h C R A N F O R D - The New Jersey the JFK Hartwyek Nursing Facility, District, which includes parts of Workshop for the Arts Concert Band the Band performed selections includ­ “Y* * * to Purchase Union. Middlesex. Somerset and w ill present a concert for young and ing the lively "Ballet Parisien” by Westfield Christian old alike featuring an exciting variety Offenbach, the "Presidential Petty Officer Harris of music right before Thanksgiving. Polonaise” by Sousa, highlights of Kurt The concert will be held at the W eill's music, overtures, tangos, and Deploy ed to Mediterranean Science Church Cranford United Methodist Church, popular pieces such as "Mission Im ­ SCOTCH P LA IN S Navy Petty IU I VI KI N S. PASS at the comer of Lincoln Avenue and possible” and a “ Disney Spectacular" Officer 2nd Class Wendy Harris, S/'i H 'll’, ill." Ill, W.MlifI, I >iml Hi, Iwu-S Walnut Street. Cranford, on Sunday. "W e are dedicated to offering the daughter o f Mr. and Mrs. C .ll. I la ri is WT SIT II I D 'T h e Westfield *Y' November 23 at 2 p.m. The concert public a wide variety of music an of Scotch Plains, recently departed is in the process o f acquiring the w ill be held in Randolph Hall adja­ eclectic and exciting combination that on a routine, scheduled deployment properly" of the Christian Science cent to the church. Adm ission is $8 allows people to sit back and enjoy to the Mediterranean Sea while as­ Church at 422 East Broad Street, for adults, and $5 for seniors and two hours of sheer entertainment," signed to the guided missi le destroy er according to Darielle Walsh. Chair children under 12 years of age. Tod­ said Mr. Toplansky. USS Gonzalez, home ported in Nor­ person o f the " Y " Hoard o f Directors. dlers aged 2 and under are free, and For further information, or to in­ fo lk. \ a. Hie 10.000 square fool building L u m e n S. Pass lor The Westfield l outlet mul The Times child care will be provided. quire about ticket sale locations, call Petty Officer Harris is one o f more sits on a half an acre, and the Phase Y TO HUY...The Westfield "Y" is currently In the process of purchasing the W ith over 75 musicians in the group, tDOS) 276-6172 or (908) 486-2069. than 6.5(H) sailors and Marines aboard I environmental study is currently Christian Science Church on East Broad Street. The “Y” plans to use the the NJWA Concert hand, led by the ships o f the USS Enterprise Car underway. building to expand their nursery school program. Howard Toplansky. has been heard in WF FMBA to Hold rier Strike Group. Enterprise is the l he " Y " is not planning to tear the many locations. "Not only do we give Holiday Food Drive first U S. aircraft carrier to deploy building down, but is planning reno regular concerts, we also try to offer since the end of the major military \ ations. The James Ward fu sio n benefit concerts to help worthy orga­ W H S !! il l i> The West field operations m Iraq. Mrs. Walsh told The Westfield nizations in their fund raising efforts,” Fireman’s Mutual Benevolent Associa­ The primary mission of Petty Ol I aider and The Scotch Plains o f W estfield explained Mr. Toplansky. Two mem­ tion (FMBA) I Aval No. 30 will be ticer I larris's ship is to prov ide multi I-’an wood limes that the "Y's" even bers of the hand. Russell Jackson, conducting their eighth annual Holiday mission offensive and defensive ca tual plans for the building are to bassoonist and Don Young, trumpeter Food Drive for needy area residents. pahilities. The USS Gonzalez is ca expand its nursery school program, ilable for your next Party , have a particular interest in this con­ Non-perishable food items w ill be pable of operating independently or and to host programs for teens and or Special Event cert. as they are also members o f the accepted at l ire Headquarters, 405 as a part o f a carrier group. seniors in the afternoon and eve Cranford United Methodist Church. North Avenue, West, throughout the Petty Officer Harris is a 1989 nings. The NJWA Concert Band is now months of November and Decem­ graduate of Scotch Plains-Fanwood According to Mrs. Walsh, the "Y " M " entering its eighth year and is de­ ber, concluding at 9 p.m. on Friday, High School, and joined the Navv in expects to close the deal in the first voted to offering high quality music December 19. M ay 1990. quarter of next year. of many types. The NJWA Concert The food baskets w ill be distrib­ Band boasts an astonishing array of uted to those in need through local • Free Wireless High Speed talent. Composed of professional churches and civic organizations in Internet Connection adults, and high school and elemen­ time for the Christmas holiday. • Elegant Accomodalions • Special Weekend Rale tary students, the band members In its first food drive in 1996, the • Efficiencies for come from Union. Westfield, Scotch FMBA Local 30 distributed holiday Long Term Slays Plains. Roselle, Edison. meals to approximately 75 families in • Day Meeting Packages In Our Club Room Mountainside. Basking Ridge, Westfield, with the number increasing • Chez Catherine, * * * French Restaurant • Conveniently Located in Lovely Downtown Westfield Springfield. Dunellen. Warren. to 130 families in 2002. 1 aval No. 30 • Complimentary Continental Breakfast G arw ood as w ell as Cranford. donated one turkey to each meal dis­ • Deluxe Guest Rooms with Pillow Top /Vic M.tnsinn is if v»/V(f/ p lrn c In bunk voiff* O ver the years, the Concert Band tributed, and w ill do so again this year. lAfaiihfratt Mattresses has helped raise money for the G ift o f The fire fighters o f Local 30 extend • Minutes from Garden State Parkway • Buses & Trains to NYC Within Half A Block (fm tpcuitf (f/tn ia tm o A sincere gratitude to all who partici­ Life, the Jaipur l .imb Project, the 9 - 11 • 14 Miles from Newark Liberty Airport / ^ P Call David for details. Fund, and the Kenilworth Music Boost­ pated in previous years and look for­ Reservations: ers. A t a recent benefit concert to help ward to another successful year. 800-688-7474 • 908-654-5600 ■ ■ M

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There is an example in husband's death and some memory diction? P.O. Box 250 • 251 North Avenue, West P. (). Box 368 • 1906 Bartle Avenue problems (I am 73 years o ld ) have an article in The New York Times, If you can guess one correctly - good September 9, 2003 edition called Westfield, N.J. 07091 Scotch Plains, N.J. 07076 helped me make a major decision: guess. If you get two - well-read indi­ “ Meeting the Obsessions over Per­ vidual. If vou get three - word expert. If Tele: 190S) 242-44117 • lO-nuiil: prcssftigolcadcr.com • W elt: www.guleadcr.cnm • Fax: (9081 232-0473 To move into an assisted liv in g fa cil­ vou get all four - You must have a lot of ity where I can have my ow n room, ceived Flaws.” The article addresses POS IM AS I FK: Send address changes to the unices of the newspapers at free time! live in the "independent'’ section and the problem called B.D.D.. or body P. (). Itox 250, Westfield, New Jersey 07091 All words and correct definitions move to the assisted living section dysm orphic disorder, in which the l‘l HIISIII.I) I VI IO THURSDAY 11) WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. individual feels that some part of her come from the board game Diction when this becomes necessary. Deception. I have talked to my attorney, and I body is abnormal and grossly de­ Michelle II. I.e Poidevin Horace It. Corbin Fred K. I.eeomte Answ ers to last week's arcane w ords. MARK I IH K K I OK form ed. when it is not factually true. a At. i nn Mins /•I nnsm.H //VO will be able to work things out with The origins have a biologically 1. Scoria - The slag or refuse left after D a vid B. C o rh in Michael L. Bartiromo my social security, pension and sale the metal has been smelted from the ore Suzette I . Stalker determined basis: A serotonin im­ < iiMMIMn SS/.S7A.V7 l'1'HUSm.K A SI'ORIS m a r k 11 i n i , a i‘K ni)i:i i i o s of my house. 2. Olecranon - The part o f the ulna balance with emotional involvement. Robert I*. Connelly A ll o f a sudden, my daughter called. projecting beyond the elbow joint Lau re n S. Pass Karen M. Hinds The most beneficial treatment in­ MASAI HR H l'sm ss SYSriMS She and her husband are divorcing; 3. Cierge - A wax candle ASSK.WII XI I IIIlnl< III 11(1 MAN Ad ll< cludes seeing your doctor (prefer­ Ben C o rb in she wants to move in w ith me — 4. Borgal - The rock trout of Califor­ ably a psychiatrist) and psycho­ SI.RVIl is bringing her two sons with her. Both nia St HS< KII'TIO N PRICE therapy. I would urge you to speak to boys have had drug problems and. CHYME One-year - $28 • Two-year $52 • Three-year - $76 • One-year college (September to May ) - $20 your daughter and have her read the although they were in rehab, they are 1. Soreness in the eyes article. Good luck! unemployed and seem unmotivated. 2. Muddy, slimy A Teenager Writes: I've recently My daughter cries a lot and feels I 3. A loud clanging noise Is the Cable TV Company Attempting should help her by providing her received a permit to drive. I am afraid 4. Partly digested food with a home. I leel a responsibility to tell my parents that I don't want to SPOFFLE here, but “Cheryl” (disguised name) drive because I am afraid I w ill hit 1. To worry about small things or To Limit Our Choices of News Networks? and I have never gotten along, and I another ear and someone w ill get hurt. trifles 2. To annoy, torment or delay am sure she w ill work out a reason­ This feeling is very strong. I've never 3. Corn meal, mush ably good financial situation with hurt anyone, but I do have dreams in It's nearly impossible to own a television set In fact, oil many televisions, channel 95 is inacces­ 4. To w-obhle or walk in a swaying her attorney. Everybody gives me w hich I yell or physically hit someone. nowadays in New Jersey without being forced to sible. Is this censorship or is it just a more effective My parents are eager to have me manner different advice. I’m confused. FIPHAFMIA lineup by the cable company to force-feed us their drive so they w on’t have to chauffeur sign up Idr cable TV or obtaining a satellite dish. Answer: If I saw you in person. I 1. Blood deficiency Yes. an antenna can he placed on your roof, bul it is infomercials? would say “read my lips": Do not me around. What should I do? 2. Alcohol poisoning Answer: Although almost all teen­ not the same. It does not offer the alleged variety that Is the cable company trying to push all these added have her move in! Advise her to 3. Deep feeling o f remorse, guilt agers are eager to obtain their per­ 4. Yellow fever cable and satellite companies are supposed to offer. infomercials for added profits and to drive you resolve her personal problems! Sell the house and relocate into an as­ mits and eventually drive, many have MANAVFLINS Many subscribers to cable anti the satellite do so further to their “ Pay Per View” ? Guess what! 1. In anatomy, an involuntary muscle sisted living residence! Enjoy your a sense o f anxiety to be behind the You’re already "Paying Per View." that’s what the contraction because they want access to cable news networks, life! Have no feelings of responsibil­ wheel; it provides a sense o f power 2. Swelling or state o f being swollen special sports networks, arts and entertainment, or forty-live bucks a month is supposed to be about. ity nor guilt! She is a big girl! And and independence, the ability to take off from one’s parents’ control. At 3. Leftovers; odds and ends the h is to ry channel. Instead now, the forty-live bucks is "Pay Per Phew ’! you arc a senior citizen who has to 4. A dispute or skirmish the same time, youngsters arc afraid A decade ago. basic cable costs were approxi­ To others and skeptics, perhaps, die cable com­ lake care o f herself! A Troubled Mother Writes: My of accidents, particularly with par­ mately $17 per month. Now basic cable costs over pany is deliberately pushing these news networks to 20-year-old daughter has had a prob­ ents' warnings about insurance rates inconvenient or inaccessible positions on the dial $45 per month, liven that may make one groan and lem fo r most o f her life. Sfie feels she going up (in ease o f any kind o f the cable company's explanation, each lime there is because o f political reasons. We certainly hope that is ugly because her nose has a slight accident). Westfield Election However, in your situation, there a cost increase, is that they have added many new is not the case - that our pursuit for alternative bump on it, and she feels she has no chin. The truth is that she is pretty seems to be an overw helm ing con­ stations. information is not deliberately being harnessed. Trivia, Interesting and had some cosmetic surgery when cern regarding losing control, while Are the added stations really the ones that the The cable companies have a monopoly that needs she graduated high school, b ill she driving, and hurting someone. Your to he examined. Also, cable companies should not be To Reflect co nsu m e r w auls to see'.1 In laet w h a t s w orse the still feels the same. high level of anxiety is real (your vast majority ol added stations seem to be rife with permitted to compensate municipalities or any gov­ No matter what anyone says, she nightmares confirm this concern, For the first time in Westfield his­ too). I highly recommend you share tory. there w ill be a town council infomercials. Is that what we really are subscribing ernment body in any fashion. It has the effect of remains focused on this. I am not your feelings with your parents and elected to serve together for two years. solidifying and perpetuating their purchase of the sure how to help her and hope she is to see? Yet. we pay for it. It w ill be interesting to see if they can not going to leel this way forever. I ask to see a therapist. Therapy can In addition to the annoying infomercials, a very monopoly rights from government. help you understand your driving accomplish more than the annually know our society puts a heavy em­ elected body - or if they arc less re­ disturbing switch took place recently. In early Octo­ We suggest you try an experiment. C lick through fears and resolve the underlying is­ phasis on being thin and pretty, but I sponsive to the issues and to the pub­ the 99 channels you pay for and w ritedown the times sues so you can move forw ard. D riv ­ ber, the Fox news network, which had been on still don't know how to proceed. Is it lic. ing is fun. channel 20, was shifted to channel 95 and CNN you encounter actual content versus commercials or a poor self-im age issue? Veteran Larry Goldman is the re­ maining Democrat on the Westfield news, which had been channel 33, was shilled to infomercials. It is possible to click through the Town Council. W ill it be difficult for whole sequence and not find any content. Is this channel 78. In their previous place that’s right are him to stick around? If he decides to infomercials. A real concern is that both of these something you should be paying for? Letters to the Editor resign, there w ill he a special election in November - the Presidential Year. informative and popular networks have been shilled Our children are reading less and watching cable As such, this would he a good chance TV more. Docs Ibis concern you? to obscure and nearly ignored positions on the dial. for a Democrat to win. Build The Minimum Needed to Solve It seems that more appointed coun­ cil members lose when they go for The Parking Problem in Westfield election — Janis Weinstein (she lost Resident Upset Over Ticket Blitz, 'Letters to the Editor in 1996 before winning in 1997) after problem and a downtown parking prob­ The deck designs are not very attrac­ .replacing, Mike Panagos; Donnell CaiT See more letters lem, then we fieecHhme projects to serve tive. These design* arc nn more thnrr- was appointed, then lost after replac­ Unfriendly Ticket Writers those objectives only and build the m ini­ Pages 5 & 16 situple cookie cutter designs that make n ing Jim Hely; David Haas after replac­ easy for the developers to make a profit. mum needed. I am writing you lt> voice my con­ On September 12 my w ife went ing Kevin Walsh has now just lost in We must all ask ourselves, do we need Westfield is almost completely de­ cerns in regards to several events, downtown to gel a bagel and parked his bid for election. or want more residents ’ Do we want to veloped. and we have really gotten along which have occurred to my family, across the street illegal on the corner Resident Comments On As always, there are exceptions to line for as long as I can remember. It is and friends in W estfield in the last of Elm/F. Broad. Unfortunately her reg­ make it easier to commute into the city? the exceptions — when the person has The average person lives in Westfield a great town and let’ s not take a chance several months. I was horn anil raised istration had lapsed as she had an ill The West Held Subway run a campaign for office but lost - with a huge development project that in Westfield and have always had great sister who had been in the hospital for for five years and if you really, really Peter Echausse and Claire Lazarowitz Redevelopment want a commuter space, I think it is fair will be a huge eyesore. respect for the fine police officers in six weeks and had not re newed it. She — then they were appointed and ran to ask new residents to wait five years. I say stop it now, and keep the small town this town. I recently moved hack to told O fficer Schwartz that her sister I was pleasantly surprised to see that that fall and won. So far, this supposed parking problem atmosphere we all love. Isn’t it the reason Westfield five years ago w ith my wife had just died two days prior and she the South Avenue redevelopment has Westfield politics has always been has not affected our property values, and we will moved here in the first place. wht) also graduated from Westfield would go home (three blocks) and use started. I have been fo llo w in g the interesting - just when matters seem I doubt it ever w ill. It seems to me that High School m 1987 with me. We now my ear to go to DM V. He gave her a progress and planning stages of the rede­ Todd Evans settled, things change. have 4 children and are glad to raise ticket and had her ear towed. veloping for years. When the adminis­ if we really have a commuter parking M o ntcla ir them in this town September 14,1 was at my daughter’s tration told us what we needed, nothing What I am concerned about is the Sunday afternoon soccer game at the was ever said about a subway. treatment of the residents when you Memorial Pool field and parked on For the past week or so. I have been Westfield Permits Should Not Be try and use the dow ntown. It seems as Scotch Plains Avc five feet from the seeing signs all over Westfield pointing though the three police officers who cross walk and returned to my ear to to a subway. Why does Westfield need a Issued In Areas That Flood Letters to were there in the past to safely cross find yet again another ticket for park­ subway? We have an above ground rail­ my children have been replaced with ing in front o f a cross walk. road. It’ s been there for years. It is beyond me that a town like flooded. It was passed o ff as: “ So What” ! the Editor This is a great town, but when I am Did the Town o f Westfield construct Westfield is so backward in treating Why has a permit been issued when I three ticket officers who are extremely rude and not concerned for the resi­ mailing my quarterly tax cheek with an underground transit system without property owners living here for over 30 knowing this could hurt other people? 1 dents w ell being. The incidents which 3-4 parking tickets it just doesn’ t give any disruption? No digging, no big years in an uncaring manner. have no objection to people improving Resident Distressed have led to this letter all have occurred you a good feeling. The goal should trucks destroying our roads? No added The people living on Coolidge Street their property. What I do object to is a over the last several months and are as be to protect the residents. It seems air pollution? No traffic jams ’ between Wells and Gallows H ill have permit being issued knowing this is a With Lack of Care follow s: this lias been replaced with ticket o f­ This was too good to be true. So l only three drain sewers. This is low sighted flood area. For Tennis Courts My wife's friend taking her chil­ ficers whose main goal is to write decided to follow the signs to locate this area, so when it continues to rain we An architect should have presented dren to swim classes at the YMCA- tickets, generate revenue and harass new underground marvel. I started all worry about flooding. Some families have plans w ith this condition in mind before a For years many W estfield residents parked legally w ith expired registra­ the lax paying residents who are try ­ the way down Central Avenue at the already been flooded more than once. permit was given. The construction com­ and members of the Westfield Tennis tion officer Schwartz had her car ing to use our downtown. I would Clark border. Boy! Those signs are far On October 20, construction started pany should have notified the Westfield Association (W T A ) has requested that towed and she was left at the YM CA hope we go back to having police from town on the odd numbered side o f Coolidge Department o f Public Works that the the town’s Recreation Department crying w ith her children and I gave her officers crossing the residents and After a short time I was at South Street by a company from Westfield. water table was reached and mud water keep the Elm. Memorial and a rule home. children and not replaced w ith three Avenue. More signs. Then I found the Mud water has been running from this continues to run down Coolidge Street Tamaqucs tennis courts in playable My Brolhei in-law used the down­ people going around a town writing new subway. It is located between property for almost two weeks. past homes and flooding the drain sewer. conditions and enforce the rules re­ town parking and had 20 minutes left tickets on meters which do not keep Hershey and Dukes. I called the town engineering depart­ Fleanore Taylor garding court usage. Our requests have ment twice — telling them o f the condi­ fallen on deaf ears and the courts have on the meter and had an over time accurate time in a town with a parking M y point is. why is a national chain Westfield ticket on Ins car. problem. O fficer Schwartz must not allowed to pollute the town with signage tions and about the concern o f being become a playground for skate board­ I used the Y M C A , there was no be under the Chief Tracy’s command, I can see it now. Every new store w ill ing, bicycling and even canine w ork­ parking in the lot, and therefore 1 since he does not show the same re­ have those silly little signs pointing to Westfield Town Council Mtgs. outs. They have fallen in disrepair. At parked in a metered spot. When I re­ spect and concern for the residents o f their location. Maybe a large, red neon M em orial, the courts are seen by soc­ turned it read 11 minutes with a this town. If the goal is to stop people arrow atop the Block Buster store point­ cer parents as a convenient passage to ticket on my ear. from shopping and using the down­ ing down is the next stage o f redevelop­ Are Akin to Science Fiction the playing field, no matter that they I went to the barber, and then the town, then it may work. ment. If you like science fiction. TV 36 has quintessential^ wonderful American interrupt players in the middle of matches, and their children’ s’ cleats l eader Store- came back to meter -16 I)r. Chris Freer Richard Dobra the Sci-Fi Channel heat by several light town whose biggest problem is parking. eat into the surface and deposit thick minutes with a ticket on my car. W estfield Westfield years. In case you’ ve haven't been watch­ Having implanted mind-control de­ ing "The W Files,” the plot revolves vices into the heads o f the mayor and mud cakes on the courts. around an A lien invasion o f a most o f the council members, the Aliens Frustrated W T A members are aban­ are a heartbeat away from landing two doning the Association because o f the Parking Decks May gargantuan spaceships disguised as park­ lack of decent courts in town. For ing decks in the heart o f tow n. tennis players, our only options are to Come to Be Known Did 1 say fiction? It’s reality television. w ait 7 to 8 years on the list to jo in the 1 keeping asking myself:' When did Westfield Tennis Club. Compare this As McDermott's Folly Westfield become so desperate, so des­ with other Union County towns — I recently wrote to The Westfield titute. that it had to turn to outsiders to Berkeley Heights. Scotch Plains, and Leader expressing my opposition to the barter two extraordinary parcels o f land Plainfield: they have well-lit courts construction o f parking decks, apart­ in exchange for additional parking with in excellent condition, w ith no weeds, ments and retail establishments and my a lot of strings attached-’ Camden or strong nets and rules that are enforced, displeasure with the way the mayor is Bridgeport. Connecticut, might be forced not to mention significantly lower handling this matter I attended a recent into that backs-against-the-wall deal­ taxes. town council meeting and came away ing But Colonial Westfield? Glen Macdonald resigned to the fact that these decks are How can these so-called "hearings" Westfield pretty much a "done deal" even though be considered participatory democracy there has been significant and growing when a mayor, council and redevelop­ Deadlines opposition to them. ers armed with markers and yellow General News - Friday 4pm I suggest that the South Avenue project pads look on in smug amusement as one 1 Weekend Sports - Monday 12pm be named Me Dei uiuik Gai d*. us mj iitai iUAp4}v< unvi anuuiv( cA(3icsscs am i- k lassifieds - Tuesday 2pm deck / • hm. C. * ■ faggi ^ •frr wbi* to** rfw bwi Ad Reservation Friday 4pm years to come, w ill alway s be reminded men! be made lhat Westfielders were Ad Submittal Monday 12pm under whose administration this deck denied due process because they were was conceived and constructed. Then no! formally asked w hether or not they To Reach I s again, perhaps both o f these projects would support a bond issue to build said E -M ail - press®'goleader com will always just be known as decks' Phone - (908 i 232-4407 “McDermott’s Folly " Were it not for the eloquence and M ail-PO Box 250, Westfield 07091 It may seem that 1 dislike the mayor, smarts exhibited in the remarks o f people PO Box 368. Scotch Plains 07076 but that i> not the case. What 1 dislike is speaking at the hearings or in letters to his. as w ell as some o f the council The leader 1 would consider this mile­ member's, attitude that they have been stone in our history as the Dumbing elected and they w ill do what they want Down of Westfield In my case. I must Submittal Formats and if the taxpayers do not like it. they be getting dumber or in the initial stages Email Photos & articles can vote them out o f office This may o f Ai/heim er's because I w atch the mayor Email Ads as pdf files very likely occur, but by then it w ill he and council on television and 1 say over Alerz/wj&c Please spell & grammar check much too late and over. "W ho are these guys?" TULLemjjVrtK For more information, see David O’Connor John O'Connor oxvw.goteader.com/help Westfield Westfield A W atchung C ommunications, Inc. Publication (Tlu- lllrstficlh U 'ilh iT and The Scotch Plains - Fanwood TIMF.S Thursday, N ovem ber ti, 2003 Page 5 More Letters to the Editor SAGE Program to Address l J Memory Loss Differences Fanwood Resident Supports BERKELEY HEIGHTS On lues be the guest speaker day, November I I . SAG! Spend A She w ill address the difference be­ Downtown Redevelopment Day w ill present a program entitled tween normal memory changes associ­ "Understanding Memory loss" from ated wuh aging and those changes asso­ Why has a small part o f Fanwood’ s ings and listen. to 8 p in. at 550 Springfield Avenue in ciated with Mzheimer’ s disease or re­ business district become a battlezone? Are these few merchants afraid of Berkeley Heights. lated dementia I am a Fanwood resident, and I take being displaced for a short period of time Eileen Dorenuis. Coordinator of Sup I lei discussion will cover factors that offense to w hat is going on with a few o f while construction is underway? Are port Groups and Community Outreach can cause memory kiss, memory loss the merchants of our small downtown. they afraid there may be more customers Services with the Alzheimer’ s \ssocia that is reversible; ups foi keeping the There are some merchants in a small to shop in their stores once everything is turn. Greater New Jersey Chapter, will mind sharp, and 10 warning signs of block who feel they have the right to completed? Perhaps they are afraid of Alzheimer’ s disease control w hat is going on with the upcom­ progress for their own benefit! Ms Dorenuis initiated one of the first ing election. These merchants do not It is apparent to me that these people Woman's Club to Hoar area support groups for participants in live in Fanwood; therefore, they do not are afraid to embrace change and are the early stages ol Alzheimer’s disease vote in Fanwood. Yet they feel they have unwilling to comprehend that the new Talk By Tea Specialist and serves as a member o f the Mercer the right to negatively influence the c iti­ townhouses w ill bring more people to WLS I I II I 1) Judith Kr.ill Russo, County Office on Aging Adv isory Coun­ zens o f our town. They have displayed town to shop in their stores. Rather than a food historian and tea specialist, w ill cil propaganda on their windows and have create animosity with their current cus­ be the guest speaker for the Woman’ s Light refreshments w ill be served. even displayed campaign posters of the tomers. they should try to make shop­ Club of Westfield on Monday. No­ Flic program is free, but registration is candidates opposing the current admin­ ping in Fanwood a pleasant experience vember It), at I p.m requested Fo register, please call SAGE. istration. rather than a political battlezone. They Her lecture w ill follow the W oman’ s Spend \ Dav at (90S) 4b4 8217, 1 have attended each and every town should channel their energies into being Club's general meeting at 12:30 pm . meeting regarding the redevelopment, more creative and making their stores in the Patton Auditorium o f the First and 1 can honestly say that these people interesting and friendly. LETTERS FROM HOME...Lieutenant Daniel Todd of Westfield proudly Congregational Church of Westfield, Millcr-Cory lo Salute did not attend the redevelopment meet­ Thank goodness our forefathers didn’ t displays letters from Westfield residents that he has received while serving in located at 125 E lm er Street in ings. but they say they have all the share their lack of enthusiasm for posi­ Iraq during Operation Iraqi Freedom. Westfield. Cranberries Sunday answers and some inside information tive change. Where would we be today? Ms Krall Russo w ill discuss the SSI'S I'l II I I) "Cra/y for Thunks that our mayor and council do not even Evelyn Nelson history of tea making and how it be giving Cranberries" will be the featured have! Perhaps they should attend meet­ Fanwood Lt. Daniel Todd Thanks came such an important custom to the program this Sunday. November 9. from British and many others throughout 2 to 5 pin. at the Mil lei Cory House the world. Museum, located at M4 Mountain A v­ Must Residents Resort to Recall Westfielders for Mail Guests are invited to join the pro­ enue m Westfield. gram at I p.m. following the club's V isitors w ill learn the history ol the Petition of Mayor McDermott? WESTFIELD Lieutenant Daniel friends and family that have supported business meeting. For further in fo r­ cranberry and view a slide presentation Todd, a 1998 graduate of Westfield High me throughout this mission, as they al­ mation, please call (908) b54-394b. on cranberry harvesting Activities will "Our" Mayor. Mr. McDermott, claims for valets during the busy Holiday sea­ School, and a member of the bicentennial ways have, and I just wanted to say Hostesses for the "tea" follow ing include crafts, story telling, cooking deni the redevelopment law "encourages son; a win-win situation all around, and class o f 2002 at the United States Military thanks and try to explain how much it the program w ill be the members ofThe onslralioiis. a cranberry bake sale and proper and sound growth o f unproduc­ at no cost to the sorely tired Westfield Academy at West Point earning a means to me. I’ m taking it a day at a time club’s International .Affairs Depart­ cranberry refreshments Admission is tive land." The South Avenue Station lot taxpayer. Bachelor’s degree in computer systems and every letter I get makes it go faster. ment. under the direction of Shirley $3 for adults and 51 for children The has over 1 (K) empty spaces Monday to Fellow citizens: we saved the Rialto, engineering, is currently serving in Iraq. I hope to be home soon." Biegler and Sally Brow n. gift shop w ill also be open. Friday and over 300 empty spaces on now let’ s save our town. Make yourself Upon graduation, he was commis On Sunday. November lb. Sherry Saturday, the prime shopping day. heard. Call the mayor. Can we w rite in at sioned as second Lieutenant in the United Chef Nabil to Showcase Lange and Janet Murphy w ill present a Certainly, we need no Great Wall of the polls next Tuesday? Do whatever States Army, and is now serving as m ili­ See it all on the Web! program on l.enape Indian lore For China, 40 million dollar garage to triple you can. Demand a referendum, other­ tary intelligence support for the Fourth Middle Kastern Dishes information about the museum’ s fall the unused space we have now . An un­ wise we w ill be taxed out o f town and Infantry. He is a member o f the historic SCOTCH IM.AINS ITic Sc-oidi wwvy.goleader.com ev ents or v olunteer opportunities, pleti.se needed huge tax burden on the good Westfield w ill become another Plainfield Buffalo Soldiers, the I -10 Calvary, out Plains Public Library, located at I ‘>27 call (908) 232 177b. citizens of Westfield for the next 30 or Elizabeth. o f Fort Hood. Texas. Lt. Todd was de­ Battle Avenue, will present Chef Nabil vears. This is improper, unsound growth. Mr. Mayor, this is improper, unsound, ployed late March of this year for an Ayoub, owner and chef o f the Salt and Mr. Mayor! counterproductive planning; these ga­ anticipated 12-month tour of duty. Pepper restaurant in Scotch Plains, on No shopper and no employee would rages are useless, not needed and would Many people o f Westfield have been Wednesday, November 12. at 6 p in. in ever use that garage. They would never destroy our lovely town. They must not sending Lt. Todd mail since he has been the Community Room at the library. DO YOU HAVE TO walk that far wakeup! That cumber­ be built. in Iraq. He would like to personally Chef Nabil wall demonstrate the prepa­ some hulk (whatever happened to Colo­ Must we resort to a recall petition thank the people o f Westfield. ration o f authentic Middle Eastern dishes nial Westfield?) would totally destroy with 25 percent of W estfield’s regis He said. "I had a free minute and such as lalalcl, babaghanouj, elumuis GO TO COURT? the peace and serenity o f our dear town. tered voters signing on. M r Mayor ’ I wanted to say thank you for all the great and taliiri. He w ill also instruct the audi And as to the need for a counterpro­ hope not. mail I really appreciate the constant ence in the art of soup from scratch and ductive 40 million dollar garage on Pros­ Carol Victor support. Mail is truly the biggest boost to share samples of his cuisine. pect Street, which would decimate a Westfield our morale, in addition to a mental es­ This is the first in a series of programs JON M. KKAMNIGK peaceful, genteel neighborhood - not to cape from this environment. Your words highlighting Scotch Plains businesses. At C e r t i f i e d C i v i l T r i a l A t t o r n e y mention the traffic nightmare engen­ Coat Drive Set Today and thoughts mean a great deal to me and tendance is limited to 25 people. To ivgis P e r s o n a l I n j u r y L a w dered: that parking “ problem" has been everyone else out here, the support helps ter, for further information or directions, elegantly solved in Westfield success­ Through Saturday on the tough days. I am lucky to have please call the library at (908) 322-5007. fully for years, right under your nose. WESTFIELD — The Junior Woman’s Mr. Mayor. Cluh of Westfield w ill hold its sixth BRAMNICK, RODRIGUEZ There are close to 50 successful res­ annual coat drive at the Westfield Me­ taurants in Westfield. The Ferraros, in morial Library, located at 550 East Broad D onate Your Car MITTERHOFF their infinite wisdom, established valet Street, from Thursday to Saturday. No­ parking in front o f their restaurant, w hich vember 6 to 8. G R A B A S & W O O D R U F F completely takes care of all their cus­ The club is seeking clean, gently- A m erican Red C ross tomers' parking needs. Restaurants are used. or new coats. A collection bin will Westfield / Mountainside C hapter successful because people find places to be available in the main lobby o f the I 8 2 7 E a s t S e c o n d S t r e e t park, yes, even when the shops are open. library. Library hours are 10 a.m. to 0 H elp C a n ’t W ait S c o t c h P l a i n s , NJ 0 7 0 7 6 Elite shopping areas all over the country p.m. on November b and 10 a.m. to 5 use valet parking. Customers are pleased p.m. on November 7 and 8. Call: 1-888-999-HELP (4357) with door-to-door service. This could Only coats w ill be collected (no other One Call Does It All 908-322-7000 even be utilized foremployees who "can’t articles o f clothing) during this drive, Tax Deductible • Free Towing E MAIL: JONBRAHNICk (i])JONBBAHNICK.COM find a spot." There is an ideal valet and donations w ill not be accepted after Any Make / Any Model • Cars Trucks & Vans location in front o f William-Sonoma November 8. A ll coats collected w ill be ‘Soma restriction! apply Atlveilisi’HI supplied by and Starbucks, with hundreds o f spots distributed to loeaF4amUuj*» in need.

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WKSTFIEI.D - The Westfield/ medical technicians and healthcare pro­ Mountainside Chapter o f the American fessionals. Red Cross has announced its November The CPR for the Professional Rescuer classes/courxcs in lifesaving skills. Re-certification course is for those who Standard f irst A id w ill he offered on hold current certification but need to Saturday, November 8, front 9 a.m. to 3 renew. This class w ill be held Sunday, p.m. It w ill cover how to check the November 16, from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. condition ofconscious and unconscious A ll classes w ill be held at the adult victims, plus how to recognize W cstficld/Mountainsidc Chapter, 321 and care for life-threatening bleeding, Him Street in Westfield. Class size is sudden illness and injuries. limited and pre-registration is required. T hose who only want Information To register or for more information, on first aid may attend First Aid please call (908) 232-7090 or email Basics on Tuesday, November 25, johnsonlG? crossnet.org. from f> to 10 p.m. An Adult CPR (cardiopulmonary re- Holy Trinity Seniors suscitaliontclass will take place on Thurs­ day, November 13, from 6 to 10 p.m. To Gather Monday Fins class w ill cover choking, breathing WESTFIELD The regular meet­ and cardiac emergencies in adults. It w ill ing ofThe Senior Social ( lubot Holy also include training in AHD (automated Trinity will lake place on Monday, external defibrillator) use. November 10. at 1:30 p.m. in ihe Com m unity First A id and Safety, Holy Trinity Intcrparochial School which offers training ill infant, child gymnasium in West field. and adult CPR plus training in first During the meeting, individuals w ill aid, is scheduled lo r Saturday, N o ­ have an opportunity to sign up tor the vember 15, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. catered Christmas luncheon to be held Participants who wish to attend only on Monday, December 8. the ( TR portion o f this class may do A trip to the Hunterdon Hills Play­ so from 9 a.m to 3:30 p.m. house for a luncheon and Christmas MR. \M ) MRS. ( ARE ELKIN Andrew Kelleman and Ms. Kathryn Nowicki A Child CPR class will take place show is slated for Wednesday, Decem­ iShe is ihc Joniu’r Ms. Sheryl Rohm Krcvsky) on Monday. November 17, from 6 to ber 3, while a trip to the New Jersey 10 p.m. I Ins class covers breathing Performing Arts Center in Newark is emergencies Involving children ages being planned for early spring ‘M s. M athryn ‘J\[rpundq one to eight years old. On Tuesday. November 11. an In­ Tri-County Rod Cross fant CPR class (birth to 12 months Seeks Food Donations ‘To W edTlrufrezo M elleman old) w ill he held from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Both classes address breathing C O U N T Y I he IVi -County C hap­ M arries Card ‘E f/qti emergencies and ( PR. ter of the American Red Cross is Dr, Hhtinc Swingle and Dr. David gmcer. bride, was the maid o f honor. M at­ For individuals who want both In­ seeking donations o f turkeys and non- Ms. Shcrvl Robin Krcvsky. the Now icki o f West Held have announced Mr. Kelleman graduated I runt thew Prank, a friend o f the bride­ fant and Child CPR, a combination perishable foods for Thanksgiving daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Philip the engagement ol then daughter. Southern Regional High School in groom. was the best man. class will he held on Thursday, No­ food baskets. Krcvsky of Westlield. was married Ms. Kathryn Nowicki of Wnrrenlon. Manahawkin in 1904 and Irom The bride graduated from Westfield vember 20. from 5 to 10:30 p.m. Donations are being accepted at the on Sunday. June 22. to ( arl Elkin. Va.. to Andrew Kellem an. also o f Rutgers University in 1999 with a High School in 1993 and from A m herst A ( I’R for the Professional Rescuer Chapter House, located at 332 West I le is the son o f Dr. and M rs. Richard Warrenton. lie is the son ol Mr. and Bachelor ol Science degree in ( om College in 1997. She is currently a class (infant, child, adult, two-person Front Street in Plainfield. Elkin of Wayland. Mass. Mrs. Andrew Kelleman of Barncgat. puter Science, lie works as a soil Doctoral degree candidate in molecu­ ( TR and AUDI w ill he held on Satur­ Non-perishable items may bedropped Cantor Martha Nosick and ( antor Ms, Nowicki graduated from ware engineer in Alexandria. Va. lar biology at Harvard University. day, November 22, Irom O a.m .lobp.m . off between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday Kenneth Richmond officiated at the Westfield High School in I99X and I he couple got engaged on De The bridegroom is a 1991 graduate I his course is intended for individuals through Friday. Turkeys can only be ceremony, which look place at the from Duke l Iniversily in 2002 with a cember 22. 2002 al the lop of o f Wayland H igh School and a 1995 who have a duly to respond to emergen­ accepted on Tuesday, November 2.8. Grand Summit Hotel in Summit. A Bachelor of Science degree in Com Killington Mountain in Vermont. graduate of Yale University. He holds cies, such as lifeguards, emergency Individuals interested in adopting a lo­ reception follow ed at the hotel. puter Science. She is em ployed in They plan to he married in A p ril ol cal family may call (908) 786-6414. Ms. Laura Krcvskv. the sister ol the a Doctoral degree in Biophysics from Washington. D.C. as a sollware en next year. Public Invited to Tour Harvard University and currently works ;ts a senior scientific software SP-FW Hij»h School analyst at Vertex Pharmaceuticals. SCOTCH PLAINS Area resi­ The couple resides in Cambridge, dents are invited to attend a tour of Mass. GUTTER TIME the Scotch Plains-Panwood High School (SPFIIS) on Tuesday, No­ ‘Do y les 7/ [’Iconic vember 18. The tour w ill begin at 9 a.m. w ith a brief presentation in the Dunn Daughters ISEAMLESS GUTTERS I second floor of the school's Media Steve and M ary Doyle o f Westfield ( ’enter. have announced the birth ot their Sales * Service * Repairs * Installation This forum, hosted by the Scotch Plains-Lanwood Parent-Teacher As­ twins. Paige Katherine Doyle and sociation (PTA) Council, provides Shannon Arline Doyle, on Monday, Annual M aintenance A greem ents September 22. at M orristow n M e ­ an invaluable opportunity to meet ' A with SPFIIS Principal Dr. David morial Hospital in Morristown. 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B> RKV. D O N A LD K. H I M M K 1 God walks with me; therefore. I To Slippery Science Event Have you noticed lately the pro­ am never alone. gressive compulsion to he a win­ God is on my side; therefore. 1 WESTFIELD Children in km Last Broad Street. ner at any cost? Have you noticed cannot lose. dergarten through second grade arc There w ill be two. one hour ses how when we don't w in - I know Is there room in your busy, driven invited to a Slippery Science Work sions. at 10and II 1 > a.in. Indi\ idu- shop, where they w ill he able to it's hard to admit - To lose - we life for this God? Can you squeeze als are asked to register fo r only one look to blame, excuse, ostracize, H im into yo ur schedule? We are. make their own slime and putty, on session per child. Saturday, November 22. at the Registration w ill begin this Sat sue. fire or otherwise avoid the after all. human be-ings not human Westfield Memorial Library. urday. November S. at the honest reality of the situation, do-ings! Would you know the plan The program w ill be presented by Children's Desk on the first floor of w hatever it m ay be? He has for you and your life? That's M ad Scientists and sponsored by the the library. Children must be Recognition is, to be sure, a neces­ the goal, the crown, the recognition, Friends of the Westfield Memorial W est field Library cardholders in sary component of human life, hut the only one in the end w hich really Library. The library is located at 550 order to participate isn't it rather empty and meaningless has any lasting value. if it isn't deserved? What good is a Our diverse faith traditions all trophy, plaque or medal if someone speak to this reality, this challenge, else has bought or forced its be­ this remarkable gift. After all. it All Saints1 Church to Present stowal.1 It used to be that a person comes down to the two basic prin­ was applauded i f they did th e ir best, ciples of the spiritual life, w hich are Yuletide Arts and Crafts Fair gave their all and, win or lose, they available to us all and which, when acknowledged, can be the source of could hold their head high with sat­ SCOTCH PI A1NS The All artisan is scheduled to display her all the balance and harmony we need. isfaction. Saints’ Episcopal Church, located at pivssed-(lower arrangements, and the They are sim ple yet pow erful: Now it seems that someone is al­ 559 Park Avenue in Scotch Plains, event w ill also include a display o f There is a God. ways traum atized and scarred fo r life w ill hold its annual Yuletide Arts and lighted, ceramic Christinas trees I'm not Him . if they don't succeed in everything Crafts Fair on Saturday. November A ll Saints' ('hunch erafters w ill fea­ You may envision or name or de­ they attempt. It seems that perfor­ 15. from 9 a.lit. to 4 p in. ture their line o f handmade knit and scribe God. as you understand God mance, talent, sacrifice and just plain Open to the public, the fair w ill show crocheted crafts. I uncli and refresh in a multiplicity ways, but the basic old hard w ork are passe. A n d that if case holiday crafts and decorations by incuts w ill also Iv available. Lor moiv - the very basic - reality remains. / don't get lirst prize, it must be local artisans. A nationally-recognized informal ion. please cal I (90S) 32 2 8047. somebody else's fault, probably This is one o f those paradoxes we Gl 1ST SPEAKER...The Carden Club of Westfield's first meeting of the year, yours I often confront: l don't deserve. 1 held on September 9, featured Louise Davis of Mountain Lakes, left, a licensed And if, God forbid, it looks as haven't earned the name "Child of Woman’s Club Announces God." yet that's what you and 1 and Ikehana instructor at the O'Hara School. Ikchana is a Japanese flower arrang­ though the " p riz e " is going to some­ ing method. Pictured with her is Dot Archer, a member of the Garden Club of one else, then I'll do anything and everyone else are! It brings you and Westfield. everything possible to sabotage the me and everyone else abiding dig­ Dessert and Card Party effort, no matter who else is hurt in nity and worth. Now i f w e o n ly could the process, and often hiding be­ live that way. treat each other that Presbyterian Deacons Hold FA N W O O D The W oman's Club State Federation ol Women's Clubs. hind the cowardly cover of ano­ way. and find the peace and serenity of Fanwood, Inc. has planned its To purchase a ticket or for further nymity. the famous "a lot o f people that it promises. 24th Annual Scholarship Benefit information, please call Barbara are saving..." or other forms of We have a lot o f w ork to do. a lot Thanksgiving Turkey Drive Dessert and Card Party for Wednes­ Couphos, I'irst Vice-President, at maliciously subtle, but oh so effec­ o f caring to do. a lot o f fo rg iv in g and day. November 19, at 12:30 p in. in (90S) 322-7892,or Margery Palmer, tive innuendo. healing to do. a lot o f acceptance and W ISH III l) The deacons of canned cranberry sauce, veg­ the Fireplace Room of the Scotch President, at (90S) 322-4772. And should someone ask for loving to do. a lot of patience and I'he Presbyterian Church in etables and other holiday food w ill Hills Country Club on Jerusalem names...all manner of sidestepping tolerance to learn, but it just might be Westfield are sponsoring their an­ be collected from Sunday. Novem­ Road in Scotch Plains. Mr. Shame to Kntertain and excuses are forthcoming. Are w orth the struggle. It's the o nly way. nual Thanksgiving Turkey Drive ber 9, through Tuesday. Novem­ The event will raise funds for a responsibility and integrity dead? Or in the only game that ultimately to benefit needy families. ber IS, college scholarship to he awarded At Hadassah Meeting merely the musings of hopeless ide­ mattery that we can all be w inners! The turkeys w ill be donated to Turkeys may he dropped o ff at next spring to a Fanwood senior stu­ WFSTFIFl 1) I'he Westfield alists and dreamers'1 1 pray not. Enjoy it! Live it! Perhaps we'll the Kli/.abethport Presbyterian Cen­ the parking lot entrance to the Par dent who w ill graduate from Scotch Chapter o f Hadassah w ill hold its Who gets the credit? Who takes meet along the way. ter in E lizabeth, w here they w ill be ish House, located behind the Plains-Fanwood High School, l ick monthly meeting on Monday, No­ the blame? In justice, they must distributed to local families who church on Mountain Avenue. There ets are $5 each and are available vember 17, at 12:30 p in. at Temple both be the same, painful as that Reverend Hummel is Rostov of St. may not otherwise be able to enjoy w ill be two large boxes inside the from any duh member. Fm aiui FI, located al 750 Fast Broad may often be. I submit that, if your Bartholomew the Apostle Roman a traditional holiday meal. building's parking lot entrance I’he program w ill include dessert, Street in W estfield. experience is similar to mine, your Cathoiie Church, located at 2032 Medium-sized, frozen turkeys, where other donated food can be coffee and table prizes; many oppor­ The program w ill feature m usi­ greatest lessons which led to your Westfield Avenue in Scotch Plains. as w e ll as boxed s tu ffin g m ix . placed. tunities to win various items donated cian and composer Mike Sliaine on greatest ultimate sense of worth by area merchants and local restau­ the piano and accordion. and value, were far more often rateurs, and a chance to play table Mr. Sliaine has entertained world learned in the crucible of defeat games such as bridge. Rum m y Cube, wide al hotels and on cruises, and than in the easy sunlight of unde­ l 'NO and Upwords. has performed w ith various bands in served victory. The Woman’s Club o f Fanwood is a England. France, Scandinavia and We are so often driven by the fear member of the General Federation of Finland. He is currently touring the of not being in control, of not being Women’s Clubs and the New Jersey United Slates. valued, of not counting for much, of feeling empty and isolated that we resort to petty, dehumanizing behav­ iors w hich d im in ish us all. N o matter what happens, no matter what I'm faced with, no matter what anyone else says or does. I need to remember three things: God believes in me; therefore, my situation is never hopeless. Sunrise seniors have one thing in common. Local P.E.O. Chapter Posts Recent Activities They’re all different. WESTFIELD — The P.E.O. A t Sunrise, we celebrate all of our residents Visit or call a Sunrise Senior Living commu­ Chapter U o f Westfield held a cov­ nity, and discover how we’re different. In ered dish supper on October I at for the unique individuals they are. We believe no the home of Marge McCornack of two people are alike, so the care and services we Mountainside and Westfield, we offer Assisted B eautiful Things, located at 1818 hast Second Street in Scotch W e s tfie ld . provide should never be exactly the same. Living and Alzheimer’s Care. Following the business meeting, Plains, one of the first American contemporary craft stores in members discussed their summer This approach helps seniors live the life they New Jersey, celebrated its 30th anniversary vvitli a weekend of fes­ vacations and showed souvenirs Please join us for a FREE program: tivities. Customers and friends took the opportunity to reminisce they had brought. want to live, from beautifully appointed "The Total Memory Workout" and enjoy refreshments. Pictured are store manager, Susan Miisano On October IS. a joint lunch living spaces to personalized assistance and by Dr. Cynthia Green, Physician & Author meeting with Chapters E. N and U and owners, Nelleda

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Mon-Sat 10-5 30 Page 8 Thursday, November 6, 2008 (The llle a tfirlii TUi'itbi’r andThe Scotch Plains Fanwood TIMES A W atchunc C ommunications, Inc. P ublication Arthur E. Walch, Sr., 78, Was CPA; DEATH NOTICE Treasurer For Cranford Leagues — Obituaries — Dr. Joseph A. Cipolla, 81, Served A r th u r H. W a lc h , Sr., 78, o f A member o f the Cranford United As Chief of Anesthesiology at JFK Cranford died on Tuesday, October Methodist Church in Cranford, he vol­ Adele Gerling, 80, Snuffy’s Bookkeeper; the Normandy Beach Yacht Club, 28, at Westfield Center-Genesis unteered for many church functions. Dr. Joseph A. C ipolla, 81. o f Scotch where he maintained a summer resi­ ElderCare in West held I le was also Treasurer for the Cranford Plains died on Monday. November 3, Was Longtime Resident of Fanwood dence for over 30 years. He enjoyed Born in Newark, he lived in Baseball and Softball League. at his home. saltwater fishing, boating and breed­ Cranford since 1955. Mr. Walch was a United States Adele A. Gerling, 80. of Fanwood and Randall Gerling; a daughter, Born in New York City, he had ing tropical fish. Mr. Walch had been a Certified A rm y veteran o f World W ar II died on Wednesday, October 29, at Debra Kendall; two brothers, Louis lived in Fanwood before moving to Surviving are his wife, Rosemarv Public Accountant with Peat. Surviving are his wife of 48 years. Muhlenberg Regional Medical Cen­ Gundlach and Charles Gundlach; two Scotch Plains in I960. Bode C ip o lla ; a son. W illia m Joseph Marwick, Mitchell and Company in Anna R. Walch; two sons. Michael ter in Plainfield. sisters, Elizabeth W alter and M arga­ Dr. Cipolla practiced as an anes­ Cipolla of Sterling Heights. Mich.; Newark and Short Hills for 40 years A. Walch of Scotch Plains and Arthur Born in Staten Island, N.Y.. she ret B rown, and seven grandchildren. thesiologist at Muhlenberg Hospital t wx)daughters. Catheri ne Ann C ipolla before retiring in 1987. I. Walch, Jr. o f Cranford; a sister, had lived in the Port Richmond sec­ Funeral services were held on Sat­ in Plainfield from 1954 to 1968. A f­ of Jamestown. R.I. and Mary Lee He graduated from Rutgers Uni­ Dorothy T Walch ol Newark, and tion of Staten Island before moving urday, November I. at the M em orial ter leaving Muhlenberg, he founded Stcfanowicz of Jackson; a brother, versity in Newark in 1950 with a four grandchildren. to Fanwood in 1952. Funeral Home, 155 South Avenue in the Anesthesiology Department at Thomas Cipolla; four grandchildren Bachelor of Science degree in Ac f uneral services were held on Tri- Mrs. Gerling had worked as a b<>ok- Fan wood. JFK Medical Center in Edison, where and a great-grandchild. counting. day, ( Jctober 3 1. at the Cranf ord United keeper for Snuffy’s in Scotch Plains Memorial donations may be made he served as the C h ie f o f Anesthesi­ A funeral Mass w ill be offered at Methodist Church. Burial followed at prior to retiring. to the New Jersey I.ibrary for the ology. 10 a.m. on Saturday. N ovem ber 8. at Hollywood Memorial Park in Union. She was predeceased by a son. Blind and Handicapped, 2300 He served as Medical Director of DEATH NOTICE St. Bartholomew the A postle Roman Arrangements were bv the Gray Gary Gerling, in 1996. Stuyvesant Avenue. Trenton 08618. the Mediplex Surgery Center in November 6, 2003 Catholic Church in Scotch Plains. Emma M. Dow, 93 Memorial Funeral Home, 12 Spring- Surviving are her husband, Walter Edison from 1988 until his retire­ ment in 1993. and was a member of Visitation w ill be from 2 to 4 and 7 to Emma M . Dow. 93, passed away at field Avenue in Cranford. .1 (Jerling; tw o sons, Ronald G erling the Board of Trustees of JFK Medi­ 9 p.m. tomorrow. Friday. November Eastern Maine Medical Center in M em orial donations may be made cal Center until his death. 7. at the M em orial Funeral Home. Bangor, Me. on Saturday, October 4. to Fhe Parkinson’s Disease Associa­ He received his Bachelor of Sci­ 155 South Avenue in Fanwood. She was born in Brooklyn, N Y. on tion Inc., 1250 11 v Ian Boulevard, Dorothy B. Holub, 89, Was Secretary ence degree from Fordham Univer­ In lieu of flowers, donations may August 19, 1910, daughter of'Emma Suite 4B, Staten Island, N Y. 10305. November 6. 2003 sity and his medical degree from the be made to the Center for Hope Hos­ (Horvat) and Sylvester Fischer. For Child Study Team For 17 Years Cardinal Strich School of Medicine. pice. 176 Hussa Street, Linden 07036; In 1919, she moved to Westfield, Dorolhv B. Holub, 89, of Westfield and also attended Kean University. Loyola University in Chicago. Dr. JFK Medical Center Foundation. 80 where in 1930 she married Wallace DEATH NOTICE died on Friday, O ctober 31. at the She was a member o f the W estfield Cipolla completed his residency in James Street. Fdison 08820 or the (i. Dow, originally of Argyle, Me. Ashbrook Nursing and Rehabilita­ Monday Afternoon Club. Anesthesiology at Hartford Hospital Scotch Plains Rescue Squad, P.O. She moved to Maine in 1989 and Carl H. Fischer, Jr. tion Center in Scotch Plains. She was predeceased by her first in Hartford, Conn. Box 325, Scotch Plains 07076. most recently lived in Old Town. Carl II. Fischer. Jr., 80, of Marco November 6 2003 Born m Som erville, she had re­ husband. Kenneth Van der Veer He served as a M ajor in the United She was predeceased by her hus­ Island, Fla. passed away on Satur­ sided m Westfield for many years Davidson, in 1970, and by her sec­ States Army Medical Corps during band in 1972. She is survived by a day, November I. in Naples, Fla before m oving to Maine in 1976. In ond husband, Arthur Holub. in 1996. World War II and received the Croix son, Wallace G. Dow. Jr. and his after a brief illness. DEATH NOTICE 1999, she relocated to Cape Surviving are a daughter. Deborah w ife, M a rlys, of The W oodlands, I le was born in San Antonio, lex., de Guerre for service during the Ber­ Canaveral. Fla., where she lived un J. Davidson; two sons. Kenneth B. George F. Smith, 59 Tex.; a daughter, Elaine G. Dow of graduated from West Point in 1945, lin Airlift. til 2001. when she returned to Davidson and Paul C. Davidson, and Dr. Cipolla was Past President of George Frederic Smith. 59. of Ellsworth, Me., and two grand­ and went on to retire as a I jcutcnant W estfield. four grandchildren. Union Tow nship. Hunterdon County sons, Thomas Dow and his wife, Colonel after 23 years in the Army. the Plainfield Medical Association, Mrs. Holub had been a secretary Private services were under the di­ the New Jersey State Society of An­ died on Sunday. November 2. in Paula, and their son, Connor, of He had a distinguished career, with for the C hild Study team with the rection of the Dooley Colonial Home, esthesiology and the New Jersey Queens. N.Y. as a result of a motor Lawrence, Kan., and Kevin Dow tours o f duty in Japan, Korea, France South Plainfield Board of Education 556 Westfield Avenue in Westfield. vehicle accident. and his wife, L ilith, and their twins, and Germany. Society of Medical Specialists. for 17 years, retiring in 1974. Memorial contributions may be I le was a member o f the American Born in Rahway. NJ. on Novem­ Arielle and Michael of Tallmadge, Prior to moving to Marco Island, he She graduated from the Penn Hall made to the Westfield Rescue Squad, ber 2. 1944. he had lived in W estfield. O hio. had lived in Westfield for 32 years, Board of Anesthesiology, the Ameri­ Academy in Chambersburg, Pa. w ith P.O. Box 356, W estfield 07091. NJ.. Flemington, N.J. Lebanon, NJ. She also leaves her brother-in- where he retired from his second ca­ can Society o f Anesthesiologists, the a degree in elementary education November 6. 2003 and California before moving to law, Herbert Dow of Argyle, and reer as an Account Executive and Vice- American Medical Association, the Union Gap Village in Union Town­ his family; her brother-in-law and President of I .egg Mason W< khI Walker. New Jersey State Medical Society, the ship eight years ago. his wife, Walter and Marion Dow Mr. Fischer had been a member o f Arlene E. Savoca, 67, Was Musician; Neuro Anesthesiologist Society, the Mr. Smith was a car salesman for of M ilford, Me., and their family; the Ft. Monmouth Officers' Club, Middlesex County Medical Society Hunterdon BMW in Lebanon. He her sister-in law, Inez, and her hus­ the Westfield Tennis Club, the Echo Active With Scouts, Knights, Church and the Union County Medical Soci­ previously worked for Flemington band, I. inwood Hayden, of l ake Country Club and the West ety. I le also was a Fellow o f the A m e ri­ BMW in Flemington and had also Zephryhills, Fla., and her family; Point Society of Naples. Arlene F. Savoca, 67, o f Westfield School Association. can College of Anesthesiologists. managed Flemington Cycle Shop, a one cousin, George llarbl of He is survived by his wife, Mary died on Monday, October 27, at her Surviving are her husband of 45 Dr. Cipolla was a past member of motorcycle shop located in Westfield, and his family. Louise Fischer; his daughter, home. years, John C. Savoca. Sr.; her c h il­ Flemington. A graveside service w ill be held at Cheryl (Brian) Johnson of Golden Born in Elizabeth, she had lived in dren, Barbara Anne Dimestria, John DEATH NOTICE 11 a.m. on Saturday, November 8, at Gale, Naples. Fla.; his sons, Carl IF Rahway for many years before mov­ C. Savoca. Jr., Joanne Joy, Paul A 1963 graduate o f Westfield High Fairview Cemetery in Westfield. (Sandra) Fischer. 3rd of Brooklyn, ing to Westfield in 1959. Savoca and Chris Savoca; three sis­ Siegfried Schmiede, 72 School, he enjoyed bicycling and recently took a trip through the Cas­ M em orial donations may be sent N.Y., Robert I (Patricia) An accomplished musician, Mrs. ters, Vivian Wehrle. Ruth B illic k and Siegfried Adams Schmiede. 72. of cades M ountain o f Washington State. to the Activities Fund, The Mead Humphreys of Atlanta, Ga. and Savoca was also very active with the Helen Limone; a brother, Raymond Somerville died on Friday. October He also enjoyed traveling and trav­ ows, I 10 Perkins Avenue, O ld Town, Richard V. (Meredith) Humphreys ( Jirl Scouts and w ith Westfield Knights Minch, and nine grandchildren. 24, at St. Barnabas M edical Center Me. 04468 or to a charity of one’s of Westfield; a sister, Dorothy (Hal) of Columbus Council No. 1711. A Mass of Christian Burial was of­ in Livingston. eled throughout the Middle East. He was predeceased by his father. choice. Mager of Worthington, Ohio, and She was also active at the Holy fered on Thursday, October 30, at the Born in East Germany, he came to November fi, 2003 eight grandchildren. Trinity Roman Catholic Church in Holy Trinity Church. Interment took the U nited States in 1952. Clarence B. Sm ith, Jr., in 1978. Novem ber 6, 2003 W estfield, where she volunteered at place at I airview Cemetery in Westfield. M r. Schmiede w orked as a land­ Surviv ing are a son. N icholas Smith llernhard Bunger, 95 bingo for many years and was in­ Arrangements were under the di­ scape gardener in the family busi­ of Asbury, N.J.; a daughter, Heidi MASTER volved with fundraising activities. rection o f the Dooley Colonial Home, ness, Schmiede Tree Expert Co. in Smith of Big Bear, Calif.; his mother. Bernhard Bunger, 95, of Scotch Mrs. Savoca was additionally in 556 Westfield Avenue in Westfield. Fanwood. Eleanor Smith (nee Pippy) of Plains died on Monday, Novem ber 3, MEMORIALS volved with the Holy Trinity Home November 6. 2003 He was a member and deacon in Westfield; a brother. Blake C. Smith at JFK Medical Center in Edison. !>24 Central Avenue the German Reformed Church in o f Holland Tow nship, N.J.; a sister. Born in Backemoor, Germany, he Westfield, NJ Barbara W. Readie, 74, AT&T Retiree; N orth P lainfield fo r 50 years and w ill Sasha Slayton o f Kent, Wash., and lived in Scotch Plains since 1948. his fiancee, Ysabel Carrion, with (908) 2.13-2350 be sadly missed by his family and He was a landscape gardener in friends. whom he resided. Their wedding Scotch Plains for many years, work Formerly Worked at NBC in New York He was predeceased by his wife, was to he celebrated on November mg into his 90s. Barbara W. Readie, 74. of S urviving are her husband, ( harles Florence, w ho died in 1990. 16. 2003. Mr. Bunger served in the Third Mountainside died on Sunday, No­ Readie; a daughter. Lorrie Dykas, Surviving are his son, Leonard He is also survived by several Regiment o f the Slates Army. United vember 2, at her home. two sons, Norman Chester and Brian Schmiede; three sisters. Christine nieces, nephews and cousins. I leavy Artillery, during World War II Born in Newark, she had lived in Chester; a stepdaughter. Judith N. Reeve, RoseMarie Frank and Char­ A funeral service w ill be held at Deslgnei • Huiltlrrs of fine under General George Patton and Westfield prior to moving to Rose; two stepsons, Charles W. lotte Arndt, and two brothers. Martin noon tomorrow. Friday, November fought in the Battle of the Bulge. MONUMENTS Mountainside 14 years ago. Readie and Andrew Readie; two sis and Eberhard Schmiede. 7, at the M artin Funeral Hom e, 1761 I le was a member of the Deulscher MARKERS Mrs. Readie had worked for 12 lets, Catherine Sullivan and Joan A service was held on Saturday, Route 31, C linton. V isitatio n w ill be Club in Clark; the Plainfield Gesang MAUSOLEUMS years as an assistant treasurer fo r Corcia, and 16 grandchildren. October 25. at the Bruce C. from 10 a m. to noon tom orrow at the anil Turn-Verein, and was active in AT&T in Murray Hill before retiring A Mass of Christian Burial was VanArsdale Funeral Home in funeral home. Private interment w ill charity work throughout his life. Lettered • Cleaned in 1994. Earlier, she was employed offered yesterday, Wednesday, No­ Somerville, with Pastor John Th­ be at a tim e to be arranged by the Surviving are his wife, Elfricde as an adm inistrative assistant for NBC vember 5, at the ( )u r I .ady o f I .ourdes ompson officiating. Private interment fam ily. Tim Doerr Bunger; a son, Bernhard P. Bunger of m RockefcllerCenter, New York City. Roman Catholic Church in took place on Monday, October 27, In lieu of llowers. memorial dona­ Piscataway; a sister, Bertha Hcdiger Bruce Bauer She was a member of the Mountainside. Interment took place at the Esperance Cemetery in tions may be made to a charity of of Washington, D.C., and two grand­ (established I9.W) Nomahegan Swim Club in Westfield, at St. Gertrude Cemetery in Colonia. Esperanee, N Y. one’s choice. daughters. the Woman’s Club of Westfield and Arrangements were by the Dooley November 6. 2003 November 6. 2003 Also: 300 Rt. 37 Hast Funeral services w ill be held at 10 the Newcomers Club of Westfield. Colonial Home, 556 Westfield Av­ a.m. today, Thursday, Novem ber 6, Toms River, NJ She was predeceased by her hus­ enue in W estfield. Charles McGill, 66, Industrial Engineer; at the Memorial Funeral Home, 155 November 6. 2003 (7.52) J49-2350 band. Norman II. Chester, in 1995. South Avenue in Fanwood. and by a sister, Teddy M ondi. Active In Westfield Boosters and PAL November 6. 2003 Concetta Di Cuollo, 93 Concetta Di Cuollo. 93, of Scotch Charles I... M c G ill, 66, ot W estfield Church. Plains died on Tuesday, October 28. died on Tuesday, October 28, al his Arrangements were by the Dooley al Muhlenberg Regional Medical hom e. Colonial Home. 556 Westfield Av­ 'Jairuiew Cemetery Center in Plainfield. Born and raised in Marissa. III., he enue in Westfield. Nonprofit • Nonsectarian ^ Born in Italy, she emigrated to the had also lived in Chicago. 111. and in Memorial donations may be made United States in 1928, settling in Red Bank before coming to Westfield to either the Westfield Rescue Squad. Faithfully Serving the Public Since 1868, Scotch Plains. in 1971 P.O. Box 356, W estfield 07091 or to on 105 Picturesque Acres. She belonged to the Senior C iti­ Mr. M cGill had been an industrial The Arc, 1225 South Avenue. zens o f Scotch Plains. engineer with Allied Signal in New Plainfield 07062. She was predeceased by her hus­ York City for five years, retiring in Nov0mt*»f 6, 2003 Family Lots, Single Graves band. John Di Cuollo. in 197.3. 1993. Earlier, he worked for Inland Niches & Community Mausoleums Surviving are a son. C. John Di Steel in Jersey City and Chicago for Caregivers of Children Cuollo; a sister. Angela Del Negro, 15 years. Consider the Peace and Comfort of Pre-Need Planning. and two grandchildren. lie graduated from the University Invited To Attend The funeral was held on Saturday. o f Missouri in Rolla in 1959 with a November I. from the Rossi Funeral Bachelor of Arts degree in Mechani­ Forums at Church 1100 East Broad Street • Westfield, New Jersey Home in Scotch Plains. A Mass fol­ cal Engineering. WESTFIELD - Grace Doctorow, a lowed at St. Bartholom ew the Apostle A Past President o f the Westfield licensed and board certified clinical (908) 232 - 0781 Roman Catholic Church in Scotch Boosters, Mr. McGill also was a social worker, will present a two-part Ask Jbr a Free copy of our Id page Emergency Record Guide. Plains. Interment took place at St. m em ber o f the PAL o f W estfield. St. forum on Sunday, November9, at 11:45 Mary's Cemetery in Plainfield. Paul 's Episcopal Church in W estfield a.m. and Sunday. November 23, at 11:30 November 6. 2003 and the Westfield Welcome Wagon. a.m. at the First Congregational Church. He served with the United States 125 Elmer Street in Westfield. Army as a Second Lieutenant from Sponsored by the church's Board 1959 to 1961 and as a Captain in the of Christian Education, these forums Dooley Funeral Service, Inc? Army Reserve until 1967. are primarily designed for parents, He was predeceased hy his wife. nannies or teachers of elementary Caught in the Martha McGill, in 1999. school aged children. They are free (airing & Courteous Service to the Surviving are a daughter. Lori and open to the public. Swanson of Westfield; two sons. Jef­ Childcare will be provided at a Cranford / Westfield Area Since 1913 Medicaid con fusion ? frey McGill of West Bend. Wis and nominal fee for Uwse who register by Stuart McGill of Newton; a sister. tomorrow. Friday, November 7, for Suzanne Weaver o f Texas, and five the first session and by Wednesday, W e stfie ld ForethoughtR funeral planning grandchildren Novem ber 19. fo r the second ses­ A Memorial Mass took place on sion To register, please call the 556 Westfield Avenue can help. Saturday. N ovem ber 1. at St. Paul's church office at (908) 233-2494. 233-0255 John L. Dooley Manager Find out how N i c h o l a s A . G i l d i t t a , 111 NJ License #4100 by calling... Ai iokm v Al L i\\ 476 SOUTH AVENUE E. CRANFORD, NJ 07016 C r a n fo r d FUNERAL 218 North Avenue DIRECTORS 908. 709. 1999 -s> K tiv r- 276-0255 Charles V. Dooley GENERAL PRACTICE INCLUDING: Manager • w arn \t t DOYLE •PAL UmaUBIELWAHLOt •DAlESCHOLSrm • USUOKCCOSHAKP •ESTATE PLANNING .PERSONAL INJURY NJ License # 3703 Executive Administrator- William A. Doyle •ELDER LAW .ZONING \\ IS IH 11 J):3 18 Dm BruadSc.. W ilium A. Doyle. Mgr • 233-014? •WILLS AND TRUSTS .MUNICIPAL COURT CRANFORD: 12 Springfield Ave.. 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Christine I ledden Sociol si mlies Ii\u her 1 ilison Inlei inetliiileSi liool W ot Field INSTITUTION LOR L\ LKYONK... At the October 13 In-Scrvice Day in the Its M U III I I t II. I i p oin t \ IN cient Mesopotamia, they are able to Westfield Public Schools, teachers and administrators attended workshops on relate to current events occurring in topics relevant to the district’s curriculum. \r t Firestone, a Coordinator of Innovative Programs with the New Jersey Principals and Supervisors Associa­ Age: 5b the M iddle l ast, the terrorist attacks tion, discusses his workshop agenda with Superintendent of Schools l)r. William Hometown: Bom in Yonkers. N.Y.. o f 4 /| |. and the impact world events SPKCIAI. ( M MM KONKS...Students at Tamaques Flementary School in Foley, Jefferson Flementary School Principal Jeanette Munoz, and Franklin Westfield participated in National Walk Our C hildren to School Day. Pictured, Mrs. Hcducn lived m Rahway before are having on them. W hile they study Flementary School Principal Mary Fleck. left, third grader Michael Aronson won a school raffle and was escorted by moving to Westfield around 1984. Pastern cultures, she explained, the Westfield firefighter Scott Mazza, while, pictured, right, second grader Mac Education: She re- pupils are learning Heffron won a raffle to walk to school with Tamaques Principal Michael Cullen. eeived a Bachelor of about the different val­ WF Public School Teachers Arts degree in Hduea ues and traditions of lion from Newark other parts of the world, Twenty-Three WHS Students State, currently know n such as Hinduism and Attend Staff In-Service as Kean L’nixersity. Buddhism. W IS H II I 1) On Columbus Day. shop led In Instructional Technology En vious Experi­ "W e study the char w hile the Westfield Public Schools Supervisor C arol Swann Daniels on Named Commended Scholars ence: A teacher in the acteristiesoi othereiv i- were closed for classes, teachers in the the d istrict’s new computer operating Westfield school dis­ li/ations and how they W L S T F IL LD Dr. Robert Petix. nizes and commends approximately district participated in various profes­ sy stent and the use o f digital cameras. trict for 12 years, she began, and learn about Principal of Westfield High School 35.0(H) students throughout the nation sional workshops. Fine Arts instructors attended a pro­ taught m the Rahway their governments." she (W H S). recently announced that 23 for their exceptional academic promise. Flementary school teachers attended gram at the Newark Museum that mtc school district for 10 said, "and they come to members of the graduating class of The 23 W HS Commended Students m scrv ice training on differentiated in ­ grated 20th century works o f art with years. Prior to that. appreciate the fact that 2004 ha\e been designated as Com ­ placed among the top 5 percent o f struction. ( )ne h alf of the day’s session ja/z repertoire. Mrs. Ilcdden was a they live in a demoe mended Scholars in the 2004 National more than one million students who vv as led by guest speaker Art Firestone, Superintendent ol Schools I >r W ill home mother for about racy." Merit Scholarship Program. entered the 2004 Merit Scholarship the Coordinator of Innovative Programs iam Foley, who visited all o f the in 13 y ears and a member the Future of Edu­ Letters ol Commendation from Program by taking the Preliminary from the New Jersey Principals and service training sessions held in of the Parent-Teacher cation in America: I Westfield High School and the Na­ SAT/National Merit ScholarshipQuah- Superv istus Association’s Foundation Westfield, remarked. "Staff develop Orgam/ation. certainly hope it isposi tional Merit Scholarship Corporation ly mg Test. o f Ldtieation and Adm inistration. ment continues to he a priority m the live. 1 think, as some have been presented by Dr. Petix to ‘ We are impressed by and proud ol / Knew I Reached Mr. Firestone focused on pre assess Westfield Public Schools. We not only seniors Stephen Adamo. Kimberly the achievements o f our students.” Dr. My Students When: On a day to-day. body w ho has been an educator for ment techniques for differentiated in­ prov ide training for our new teachers, Adams. Carl Baron. Youri Choi. Dor­ Petix commented. “Their top-ranking month-to-month basis. Mrs Hcddcn some time. I have seen certain teach struction. but offer continued professional dev el mg techniques come and go. I just othy Chou. Sti/anna l ow lei. Katherine performance in the highly competitive enjoys seeing students compare and The second half of the day the teach­ opmenl for all our staff, resulting in Geenberg. Sarah Hoban. Peter It/. Paul National M erit Program speaks o f their contrast new learning and in forma hope that we are careful not to throw ers met m grade level workshops led by effective teaching methods and pro­ Johnson. Lli/ahelh Keating Kelli outstanding academic potential. In our lion with historical events, away the basics before taking on new Westfield instructors. The topic o f eon ductive learning in the classroom.” Layton. Matthew McManus. Alison school which values excellence, they “ When you meet students you have approaches to education. We have to ccrn for intermediate teachers was “ bul­ McCabe. Jacob Musky. Gregory exemplify to all students the value o f had m class, who are in college or weigh cvcrv thing verv carefully." said ly ing prevention." James Reid Nelson Psomas. Am anda Render. A urora developing their scholastic abilities to have giine to college, that are pursu­ Mrs I ledden. The Westfield Board of education Rivendale. Michael Shellin. Caroline the fullest.” ing international relations or political My duals as an Educator: "I think has approved a new policy on curbing Earns Scholarship Sheridan. Donald Williams, Alex science, and they say that their interest we are doing a lot right now as a intimidating behavior in school and a WHS 11II I I) Jaim'sRciilNelson, W right and Jordan Zakarin. More Education in those subjects started when they school sy stem and how w e are im ple­ state statute was also passed to restrain a graduate of Westfield High School, Lach year, the National Scholarship 17 & IS were in my class." she stated, adding menting technology.” she said, add bullying. received a Rush Rhces Scholarship at Corporation, located in Chicago, recog­ that sometimes, when her students ing that it is v ital to her that students Moderating at the intermediate The University of Rochester in Koch w ill jokes related to what they are fully comprehend how civilizations teacher workshop was Kim Marcum, a ester. N.Y. learning in her class, she knows they develop in order lo obtain a true ap national trainer from Sophs West, an Named for the university’s third are grasping the subject material in preeialion for4he cultures of the world. educational consulting linn. president, this grant is given to high their own way. I would like lo see students, that even Westfield High School teachers and ability pupils w ho score at least 1350 What I Love About the School Dis­ though they are exposed to some nega staff participated in two separate activi on the SAT or a composite ol 31 or trict: "Westfield encourages differen live influences in the media, provided ties. They attended sessions on the new better oil the AC T tests Hated education and they are very with positive roles models w hether h ib lic Speaking curriculum, and also par James, an entering freshman and the serious about having teachers pursue they are teachers or guidance counse­ ticipatcd in Project Adventure consist­ son o f Mr. and Mrs. John Nelson of continuing education,” said Mrs. lors. and. of course, they can find ing o f several team-building exercises. Westfield, may renew the scholarship I ledden. “ We try lo treat every child as those role models in their families I School librarians attended a woik each year he attends the university. an individual.” She noted that Ldison would like them to all grow up as Intermediate School maintains a spe­ productive c ili/c n s and people who cial system o f teaming teachers at each appreciate the form of government grade level, and these units collabo­ that we have." rate on focusing and refocusing on Home life: Married to William the academic needs ol each student. Hcddcn. a corporate attorney with Eavorite Topic to Teach: "Ancient Panasonic, their son, W illiam , gradu Lgypt,” responded M rs. Hcddcn. “ the aled Westfield High School in IW mystery o f it, the fact that there is and Lafayette College in Fusion, Pa. constantly new information being dis W illiam also received a Master ol Arts covered, the students find that very degree from the University of Vir­ exciting.” ginia. He currently works for The As her students discover the cul­ Black stone ( iroup, an investment and ture, history, and landscape ol An­ advisory firm, in Manhattan.

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STALKER ure as m ayor as "a very positive Written lor The Wetlfield leader "We believe very strongly that we The family and friends of Mr. can stabilize the taxes by working experience in terms o f being able to FANWOOD -- Fanwood Demo­ Renna filled his Cranford home to with Assemblywoman Linda Stender help people and their families." crats celebrated the victory o f Mayor- await election results. (and) Al Mirabella, our Freeholder, Councilman Whitaker, the current elect Colleen M ahr, along w ith coun­ Whatever the outcome, he told and bring the money back to council president, said he wished the cil mcmbers-elect Jack Molenaarand The Westfield Leader that he would Fanwood," she continued. Democrats well, adding that he felt Donna Dolce, at the South Street continue to pursue what has always "I look Forward to hearing from local Republicans had "done an aw­ Cafe on Tuesday night. been his main priority full adher­ you and getting you all involved and ful lot of good for the town." The restaurant was filled to capac­ ence to the Open Public Records Act. putting it back into your hands, be­ Speculating on future downtown ity with supporters, f riends and fam­ Keeping Union County taxpayers cause at the end oT the day, that is revitalization efforts, he predicted ily. who toasted the winners among aware o f all of the pertinent informa­ what il is all about. It's the people oT that “ nothing will happen because red, white and blue balloons. Also in tion and figures spent will still be Fanwood. It was a mandate tonight, no elected official is going to dare attendance were Assemblywoman paramount to Mr. Renna. they spoke, and we’re the servants, touch any redevelopment effort." Linda Stender. Council woman Whether basking in the afterglow and I iook Forward to hearing From Councilman Trumpp expressed Katherine Mitchell and Union of victory or accepting defeat, Mr. you For the next Four years." appreciation to all who supported County Freeholder incumbent AI Renna promised that he would spend Mr. Molenaarand Ms. Dolce each him and his runningmates, saying, M irabel la. the next day catching up on some spoke of their previous unsuccessFul “whether you win or lose. Fanwood Many supporters termed the win a well-deserved rest. run For council, and the satisFaction is a very special place because of its “ landslide” and credited the over 50 * * * * * they Felt in this win. They also thanked residents." percent voter turnout to the three Jef f Siegel for The Westfield Leader Michelle //. Le Poidevin contrib­ their supporters and their Families. He cited public safety as an issue candidates listening to residents' At ■( l l’T \NCE Sl»i:i:< ll...l)islriil 22 Senate candidate Nicholas Scutari. It'll, uted to this article. Mr. Molenaar Introduced Coun- which has been particularly impor­ concerns about the downtown rede­ nave his Vidor) spccck at I 'Allaire in Mountainside on Tuesday niglil with his cilwoman Mitchell, referring to her tant to him during his council ser­ velopment plan and escalating prop­ wilt* Kurolinsi ill his side. as "our next council president." vice. calling the borough's police erty taxes. Councilwoman Mitchell remarked, Force, as well as its volunteer The news came in at 8:30 p.m. that "This is wonderful. You did a won­ firefighters and rescue squad person­ the Democrat team had won. Final Scutari Victorious Over Marks derful job. I know there is a problem nel, “ unique individuals." vote counts, not including absentee in downtown, and we need to fix it. in an interview w ith The Scotch ballots, were as follows: In the People arc alienated; you reached Plains-Fanwood Times. Mrs. Mahr mayor's race, Mrs. Mahr won 1,436, out tothe people, and they responded, discussed delailsof how she plans to with Republican incumbent Louis In District 22 Senate Race and that is the most important thing." handle the downtown redevelopment Jung receiving 985. Mayor Jung, meanwhile, charged area. For the tw o contested council seats, good fight." lie remarked that, in his the Democrats with running what he "We w ill pul the downtown plan By MA I I MARINOmihI I KM ) ROSSI "I want to thank ( harlotle Del*ilippo M r. M olenaar captured 1,442 votes, continuing role as Mayor, he would called a "Fear and smear" campaign, on hold," she said. "W e are not op­ for all she’s done," said Mr. Scutari, while Ms. Dolce garnered 1,419. who also expressed gratitude to State “ continue to yell and scream at the top saying they attacked his character posed lodoing something downtown; D IS T R K I 22 - Democrats swept Their Republican challengers. Coun­ Senator Raymond l.csniak and John o f my lungs” about the need for prop­ and integrity. He cited a postcard he however, we don't believe that you the 22nd Legislative District races on ci I men Joel Whitaker and David Tuesday, with Nicholas Scutari defeat­ Gregorio, the mayor o f Linden. Mr. erly tax reform in New Jersey, an issue said the opposing party mailed that have to decimate your downtow n in Trum pp, received 929 and 972 votes, ing M arlin Marks in the Stale Senate Scutari also extended appreciation to the Republicans put much focus on Featured a man holding a money bag the name of revitalizing it. respectively. race and incumbent Assembly mem­ Senator Suliga, for assisting him with during the campaign. w ith the m ayor's name on it. and said "What I believe people are op­ In her speech congratulating the bers Linda Slender and Jerry Green his campaign. Mr. Marks did say he was “ skepti­ the Democrats implied he had a rela­ posed to is not being part of the winning reelect ion. "I couldn't have done it without Joe cal" whether any progress would be candidates, Assemblywoman Stender tionship with a developer regarding process. We have to go back to the Prior to the voles from Linden. Suliga," commented Mr. Scutari. made on property tax reform or other stated, “ I was thinking about the the 6.5-acre downtown block eyed residents of Fanwood and listen to Rahway and Plainfield being counted, In closing, Mr. Scutari expressed his issues such as school aid or ethics amount of blood, sweat and tears For redevelopment. what they want, and I think we are the three legislative races were basi­ anticipation o f serving as a Stale Sena­ reform, “ given the statewide results" that goes into any campaign, and "I never attacked an opponent's going to hear 'yes. develop the dow n­ cally even, but the overwhelming voles tor, and looked forward togclting started on Tuesday night. how much work it takes on the part of character in all my campaigns. They town, hut that does not mean up to Mr. Gore urged the county R epubli­ from the three Democratic strongholds immediately. everybody to make this happen. did that From day one," remarked the 130 town homes, or decimating six “We’ll make you proud," said Mr. can Parly to locus its future efforts on put the Democrats over the top by 9:45 “ But, more than anything, what it mayor, a Former member ol the and a half acres.' p.m. on Tuesday night. Scutari. Plainfield, Rahway and Linden, say­ comes down to at the very end is the Scotch Plains-Fanwood Board oF "They want to revitalize the dow n­ Mr. Scutari, a Union County free­ Speak i ng to a cr< >wd o f several dozen ing the GOP needed to “ do a better job message and messenger. And this Education, as w ell as a borough coun­ town. To that end, we are going to holder, defeated Mr. Marks, the Mayor supporters at The W estwood in o f getting our message out" to voters year, we had the most dynam ic set of cilman. “Whether i won or lost. I look al 'transit village designation,' o f Scotch Plains, by about 3,600 voles, Garwood, Mr. Marks said he and his in those Democrat strongholds. “ We messengers in Colleen Mahr, Jack can’t ignore them and abdicate them would have said the exact same al working with Assemblywoman according to unofficial returns. The Assembly running mates, George Gore Molenaarand Donna Dolce, and (hey and Kevin Relcho, had “ fought the to the Democrats,” he said. thing.” Linda Stender, and with the county Democrats won overwhelmingly in did an excellent job o f delivering the Mr. Scutari’s hometown of I Jnden, as Mayor Jung emphasized that the through Al Mirabella, who lives here message that we have to deal with well as m Rahway and Plainfield. redevelopment plan was crafted over in Fanwood. taxes and our downtown, and they Mr. Marks won 60 percent of the the course o f more than two years, "We believe there is a lot of money WESTFIELD are going to give us a town that we voles in Scotch Plains and was also with input From members o f the pub­ out there that we can bring home to victorious in l anwood and five other POLICE BLOTTER love, and are going to be proud of, lic as well as professionals, and that Fanwood to help us address revital­ municipalities in the 11-town district. and are going to want to stay in.” a bipartisan negotiating committee izing the dow ntow n. We are going to Mrs. Mahr, whom Mrs. Stender Just as it was one year ago, the Demo­ FRIDAY, OCTOBER 31 • Natalia Myra, 53, o f Cranford was had met with the developer seven work with the merchants. They have introduced as “ the fourth Dem ocratic crats once again successfully brought a • Xenon headlights were removed arrested and charged with shoplifting tim es in the last six months. been extremely vocal. No one in candidate to victory on extremely short from three late model vehicles at the assorted clothing, valued at a total of woman mayor of Fanwood,” thanked "This is a huge loss For the bor­ Fanwood can remember merchants notice, follow ing Senator Joseph Suliga’s Westfield train station. All the ears are $189, from a North Avenue store. She her supporters and fellow candidates ough." he continued, noting the plan and property owners ever taking such withdrawal from the race, the Democrats owned by Westfield residents. One inci­ was released on her own recognizance. in her celebratory speech to the was expected to increase tax ratables a strong stand against an issue, put­ scrambled to find a suitable replacement, dent occurred at the north side lot. while SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 2 erowd. For Fanwood by $500,000 annually. ting signs in their windows, the other two took place at the south side • A Central Avenue resident reported finally deciding on Mr. Scutari. ”1 am so happy! I am so glad to "For 30 years, nothing has happened "We ran on a promise of including In an attempt to prevent the candi­ lot. the theft of two bicycles from the base­ have been the front person out there downtown; we were on the verge of them. I would like to convene a date switch, Mr. Marks and the Repub­ • A Doris Parkway resident reported ment o f her apartment building. The total with the message, but without all of value o f the bicycles was listed at $475. a huge breakthrough." roundtable of all the property owners lican Party filed suit in Union County. that her pockelbook was stolen while she you, and without Jack and Donna, it was at a business on I dm Street. • A Prospect Street resident reported "1 worked very hard at running a and merchants in early January, to When the court ruled in favor of the could not have happened," M rs. M ahr Democrat party, the Republicans ap­ • A Cranford resident reported that lliai numerous scratch marks, two to bipartisan government." Mayor Jung listen to what they would like to do. her 2001 Honda Accord was stolen from three inches in diameter, were inflicted stated. stated. "I was always straight for­ I believe that 1 am going to hear thUt pealed to the New Jersey Supreme “ I feel so humbled that you stood Court and even to the United Stales the rear parking lot o f a business on Llm along the lower body o f the passenger ward and honest. This is really a people would like to do something behind me and gave me a chance, Supreme Court, each lime being re­ Street. The ear had not been recovered as side o f her vehicle. The car owner was shock that the work we've done was with the downtown. We are going to of press time. not sure where the damage had occurred. because not tot) long ago it was ‘Who jected. not appreciated by the majority of w ork w ith them to get low rate loans, Police have a suspect in the ease, lie is C olleen M ahr?,’ and where d id she On Tuesday evening. Mr. Scutari the voters." to help them with private money. We is described as a white male in his early arrived at 1 /Affaire in Mountainside to come from? We’re going to make a Despite the loss. Mayor Jung, who don't need to put the future of our 20s, tall with a thin build, with short, great team with Kathy Mitchell and celebrate his victory with the Union dark hair and a scruffy goatee. gathered with supporters and Fellow downtown in one developer's hands. District 21 M ichael Brennan," she added, refer­ County Democrat Committee. The • Kimberly Bromberg. 20, of members of the Republican ticket at I believe this campaign was a refer­ " ....CONTINUED FROM PAGE I ...... ring to the two Democrats already committee was largely responsible for Kenilworth was arrested on South Av Fanwood's Sun Tavern after the re­ endum on the dow ntow n." she said. getting his campaign in order, and he enue and charged with driving while prom ise me that y o u 'll slay involved," serving on Fanwood’s governing expressed relief that the process was intoxicated. She was additionally charged she to ld attendees. body. over and that he was able to come out with possession o f a controlled danger­ Ms. Steinberg walked through the Looking ahead to her term as on top. ous substance (suspected PCP). and with assembled erowd and talked to caeh mayor, which w ill begin in January, Civic Discussions Program In his victory speech, an obviously being under the influence of a suspected person individually. She later com­ as well as addressing the issues of exhausted Mr. Scutari acknowledged controlled dangerous substance. mented on the unique circumstances taxes and the downtown redevelop­ On Tap at WF Adult School all of his supporters, particularly Bromberg was later released on her own caused by running a campaign w ith­ ment plan, she stated, "I am so ex­ recognizance to a responsible party. those who convinced him to seek out the support of local Democrats. cited for the next four years, for WESTFIELD The Westfield "The session w ill provide a unique SATURDAY. NOVEMBER 1 election. "I w rote my ow n material Tor the Fanwood’s future. I look forward to Adult School will continue to ac­ opportunity to learn more about in­ campaign." she said. "We did every­ a great transition, making it seam­ cept new registrants for its civic ter-agency communication and the thing ourselves." less, working with Lou Jung. I am discussions program, "Great Dis­ plans to protect the public if serious Ms, Steinberg did not comment on excited to reconnect to the people, cussions," throughout November. new emergencies should occur." The Pup any plans Tor a Tuture in polities, because we know that people feel Three new discussion sessions can stated Ms. Walker. instead saying, "I w ill stay involved. disenfranchised, people are very up­ he attended separately or as a group Panel speakers w ill include Union It's just a matter of what level or set about being kept in the dark about by registering with the school al County Emergency Management capacity I will be involved in." the downtown, and that is going to (908) 232-4050. 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See it all in color at! Sports Section www.goleader.com T h e W e e k i n S p o r t s Pages 11-15 KAY. YOUNG SCORE: LEISCHNER GETS TWO ASSISTS Soccer Raiders Hold a Clinic, Tip GL Boys, 2-0, in UC Semi

By DAVID B. CORBIN School boys soccer team took steps on November 2. The Raiders w ill Specialty Written for The Westfield Leader and The rimes in the right direction by tipping the face l .inden who defeated New Prov i ­ Seeking its fourth straight Union Highlanders o f Governor Livingston dence. 2 -1. in double overtime in the C ounty tide and I Oth overall, the 19- (GL), 2-0, in the second semifinal first game on November9 at 2 p.m. 0-1 Scotch Plains-Fanwood High game at Williams Field in Elizabeth at the same location fo r the title. Raider senior Josh Kay and sopho­ more Sean Young each provided sec­ ond-half goals and junior Greg Leisehner prov ided both assists. The Raiders finished w ith 16 serious shots on goal. 10 in the second half, and the 8-0-1 Highlanders finished with six. Raider goalie Bryan Meredith earned his I4tli shutout and made six saves, w hich included a brilliant div ­ ing save and a great leaping save.

Highlander goalie Anthony Abitante. David B Corbin lot The Westfield Leader and The limes w ho also did a fine jo b . was put to the A MOMENT OF GLORY EOR A “BIG GEY"...Blue Devil defensive lineman Giuseppe lusigua. No. 74. gets au test, especially in the second half, interception and rumbles toward the Newark East Side goal where lu* eventually is stopped at the two-yanl line. and finished w ith 14 saves. When needed, the Raider defense 'COC' GETS 7TH I NT. BLACKMON HAS 42- YD ID RUN tightened on every Highlander at­ tack. Co-Captain Mike Hessemer secured the defensiv e m iddle and. on one particular occasion, used his Blue Devil Grid Boys Ground herding instinct to redirect a

D avid B. C o rb in to r The Westfield Leader a n d The Times breakaw ay . Junior sweeper Terrence ON AN OFFENSIVE ROLL...Raider Josh Ray, No. 19, has scored four goals in Charles put himself at the right place the past three games. He also scored the first goal against the Highlanders. CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 East Side Red Raiders, 33-6 WESTFIELD ROYS FINISH SECOND TO CRANFORD By DAVID II. CORBIN I he Blue Dev ils combined a con fumble and two interceptions, which Seen,ills Written lot The WrMtiehl Irodci on,I Ih, limey v incing offensive punch w ith a stub included a hatted pass attempt that Since losing its first three games of born defensive effort that did not was grabbed by "big lineman" Lady Blue Devil ‘Pac’ Is Back, the season, the W estfield I ligh School yield a point until the final play o f the Giuseppe Insigna and carried to the football team has reeled o ff four game. Red Raider two yard line. Defensive straight victories after grounding the The Blue Devils'defense, that sly lineman. M ould Glasco. who, along Red Raiders of Newark Last Side. lined Morristown’s potent offense with Terrance Bryant, hatted the hall, 33-6. in Westfield on November I last week, recorded tw o safeties, a also recorded an I I yard sack to go Recaptures County XC Crown w ith several crushing tackles. SCHOENBACH SCORES IN 1ST H A /./ “ M y eyes just In up like g o lf halls By DAVID B. CORBIN finished with a total of 72 to edge ished second in the W C race ahead o f when reliance halted that hall. All I Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and I hr limes rival Scotch Plains-Fanwood (SPF) Quinn, who crossed third. Blue Devil was seeing was the end /one." ex “ Pac" mentality roared back in the by four points for the title. Annie Onishi finished I Oth with a plained Insigna. "By chance I didn't minds of both Westfield (W) High This season, the Raiders snapped time o f 20:45 and, more significantly. Soccer Blue Devils Battle make it. it was all right because we School cross-country teams on the Westfield's dual-meet victory streak Blue Devil Meg Driscoll, who crossed still scored on the next play. It's a muddy 3.1 -mile course at the Union at 88 and its nine-year reign as Nth in a time of 20:52, finished linem an’s dream to score. I d id n 't get County (UC) Cross-Country Cham­ Watchung Conference (WC). Na­ ahead of the Raiders' No. 2 runner. Cougar Boys to, 1-1, Tie it. It’s all right!" pionships in Roselle on October 30 tional Division champions. The Oak Rachel Barrett finished in a lime of "He did real well! The only thing and the results were a recapturing of Knoll (OK) Royals, who hail broken 21:28, Mary Kate Maher crossed in that I w as disappointed with was that the title for the Blue Devil girls and the Blue Devils' 11 year UC reign 22:14. K im Legones finished in 22:26 Bvl Kl IH.I COMTI ties. We had plenty of opportunities I didn’t get a chance to run it for a an admirable second-place finish for last year, finished fourth w ith a total and Dorothy Chou crossed in 22:50. Specially Written for flic Westfield Iieodei iind I hr fanes in tin* quarterfinal game against New touchdown" chuckled Glasco. the boys. of 98 behind Cranford (Cr) at 88. "W e respect Scotch Plains so much. The Blue Devil soccer team ap­ Providence, hut somehow this needs As to the Blue Devils’ recent de­ Unsure of the final results, the O f the Blue Devils' top-seven run­ They really stepped it up this year. pears very prepared for the upcom­ to he solved. We d id n ’t solve it to ­ fensive success, Glasco explained. Blue Devil girls, including Head ners, numbers 3 through 7 recorded They have been together for so long. ing NJSIAA state tournament, how day; however, if we play the way we “ Wc stuck to fundamentals and stayed Coach Tom Hornish and Assistant personal-best (PB) times and were I lonestly, if they had beaten us today, ever, finding a remedy to put the ball did today and put a few halls in the aggressive on the line. We kept ev­ Coach Jennifer Buccino, awaited in led by No. I runner Deenie Quinn, we wouldn’t have minded that much into the net remained a mystery after goal, we'll surprise a number of erything simple." nervous anticipation for nearly 15 who crossed seventh with a time of because we did our absolute best. We the Westfield High School boys people and maybe win ourselves a Defensive hack Jan C o c o //ie llo minutes until coach Hornish. with 20:14, ahead---of Mary are a fa irly inexperienced team, but battled 8-5*3 Chatham to a I I tie in sectional championship" recorded his seventh interception of tears of joy clouding his eyes, gath­ Shashaty, who finished eighth nt we know how much all the other g irls Westfield on October 30. From the onset, emotions were the season to tie a school record and got plenty of crowd recognition alter ered his girls to notify them that they 20:26. Significantly, Shashaty fin­ who have won for Westfield respect “We played very well today, per­ high and each team was banging and the team title, so we did it for all of haps one o f our best games all year," jockeying for supremacy. The Blue delivering a "cracking" tackle. them,” expressed Quinn. said Blue Devil Head Couch George CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 CONTINUED ON PAGE 13 "This was our best race yet," said Kapner. “ The defense was excellent. an emotional Hornish. “They de­ The offense ran the ball up and down. served it. They w orked hard. It’s hard They kept the ball on the ground and to lose tw ice to a tough Scotch Plains maintained control. We did every­ team, lose your streak in the co nfe r­ thing right until we got into the pen­ ence, lose your dual meet. But, if you alty area where again we just didn’t Weight-Loss and Maintenance CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 score. We had plenty of opportuni­ Bulimia/Alcohol/Marijuana/Tobacco Anxiety/Phobias/Repetitive Habits Party Power Sleep Difficulties/Sports Hypnosis * Start Enjoying Your Own Party! • You provide the food. End your struggle via AMA-approved • W e organize the total setup. • W c provide elegant & responsible service. 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Last week at at lhe light time and, late in the bit of the riot act too at halltime, heart, you will win. it was nothing the WC championship, he crossed second quarter, demonstrated daz­ explained coach Breznitsky ol the we did (referring to the coaching). It first. 17 seconds ahead of his nearest zling footwork and patience to steal difference in play o f each hall. was all them!" competitor, in a PB time of 16:32. the ball from Highlander forward Breznitsky also thought that his Paying special tribute to Driscoll. This time, however, he was expected Mike Carmody. team might have given ( il. too much Hornish added, "The No. 3 runner to have stiffer competition from “Terrence has been tremendous! respect in the first half and not put on today was the issue. She came from Roselle Catholic's (RC) Andrew There’s not a better defender in l Inion the attack enough. behind. She ran w ith heart. Catalano, who eventually finished County. I don't know if there is a In the second half, 'll was a c lin ic .” Referring to coach Homish’s display seven seconds behind him. better one in the state, his quickness, said Breznitsky. “ I believe they (C il.) o f emotion, Quinn grinned and pointed "I didn't know much about him. his anticipatory skills. Terrence used had everybody back and were look­ out. "Oh yes! He cries all the time. A ll I know is that he ran really good to be a midfielder, so his ball skills ing to go for a possible shootout. The Blue Devil boys, who have times comparable to mine.’ said are good. He is com fortable w ith the You try to slot a pass here and there, been overshadowed by Crantord and Kopnicki of Catalano. I went out ball, lie doesn’ t panic,” stated Raider and you got numbers (defending the Scotch Plains-Fanwood for several faster than I did last week. First, I I lend Couch Tom Breznitsky. “ It was goal). It takes a good experienced years, turned in a strong team perfor­ tried to stretch it out at the mile like one of the finest moves we did, put­ team to deal w ith that. Once we got Fred K. Lecomte for The Westfield Leader and The Times mance, led by Kris Kagan who fin ­ I did at the conference meet but he ting Terrence hack there.” it opened up. then our chances were BKATINt; A COUGAR...Blue Devil Billy Schoenbach, left, knifes past a ished eighth with a time of 17:32, to stayed with me. Then it became a Although the Raiders did control better.” Cougar and whizzed in a shot in the first half of play. W estfield and Chatham finish second with a 79 total. Cranford guts battle as to who could outrun the the tempo in the scoreless first half, Kay, who had scored four goals in battled to a tie in Westfield on October 30. placed seven runners in the to p -10 to other person. There wasn t much their effort did not match up to the the last three games, netted the lust easily w in w ith a total of 25 and the clinic their offense gave in the sec goal w ith 23:30 rem aining in the Raiders slipped to fourth with a total strategy involved.” K o p nicki. who noted that he did ond half. In most cases, the setup game. Leischncr, who happened to of 92 behind third-placed Roselle slip a little in certain spots of the patterns began with great leads from be on the far side, looped the ball into Soccer Blue Devil Boys Battle Catholic at 9 1. The w riting was on the course, said, “ You have to go right midfielder Ryan Breznitsky to Kay, who settled the ball, took a wall when the Blue Devils were right around puddles and sometimes you Leisehneron the right side. Leischncr couple of laps and ripped the ball on the Raiders' heels in the dual meet Chatham Cougars to, 1-1, Tie don’t ‘know where the mud is. But then would cross into the box to Kay. into the near corner. earlier this season, losing just 25-30. Sean M cN elis o r Young. On other “ It was all effort from Josh. I le did CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 Blue Devil Robert Broadbent fin­ I'm still happy. A PR - personal situations, Breznitsky would charge everything that you would possibly ished 11 th w ith a time o f 17:52, Jay record - is a PR." Devils grasped the edge early and the post. down the side and cross to his lavor- want a forw ard to do. He held the Hobancrossed 17th at IX: 10, John Boyd TOP 10 GIRLS: mounted a constant invasion ol Cou­ With clock time waning, Tomasso. ite target. M cN elis, w ho w ou ld head man off. he got a turn and just cracked finished 20th at 18 :19 and Matt Camel 1. Liz Hankinson (OK), 19:37,2. Jessica Schoenbach, Barrett, Matt McManus Rodriguez (Elizabeth), 19:43, 3. Erin the ball toward the net. it and knocked it in the corner,’ gar country with Brendan Hgan, Matt and Egan continued attacking from came in 23rd with a time o f 18:23. Higgins (Union), 19:48,4. Mallory Harlin expressed Breznitsky who added. Sofka. Billy Schoenbach and Lee “ Maybe they took it a little bit too seemingly everywhere. W ith just live “ They have been heating us regu- (Cr), 19:50, 5. Katie Zaeh (Governor “That's the way you dream them. Tomasso ripping zinging shots to­ Livingston), 20:01,6. Caroline Mannaerts lightly, maybe that other game going treks left, Egan cranked off a shot larly these past years," said Blue You map them out. brilliant halls by ward the goal. (Summit), 20:05, 7. Quinn (W) 20:14, 8. into overtime and us warming up, from 15-yards out that hooked its D evil Head Coach Jack M artin o f the stopping, warming up. stopping. Ryan inti) the people who play it l inally, Schoenbach heal a Cou­ Shashaly (SPF), 20:25. 9. Claire Bukata way into the Cougar goalie's hands. Raiders. "It's nice to get a second- (OK), 20:38,10. Onishi (W), 20:45. Sometimes, it's difficult getting into through the box. and boom!” gar to the end line and ripped the hall 'll was unfortunate the balls just place finish." the rhythm, and I read them a little In what turned out to he a line, across where a scrum was situated on TOP 10 BOYS: didn’t bounce our way," said Referring to his team's times. timely move, coach Breznitsky en­ the far side ol the Held, lagan man­ 1. Kopnicki (SPF), 16:27,2. Catalano (RC), Martin said, "The course was a little 16:34,3. Brian Brown (Cr), 16:59,4. Kevin aged to gel the hall up in the air. Schoenbach. "W e had a ton o f oppor­ tered Young into the game. M om ents soggy and our times were a little Brown (Cr), 17:06,5. Joe McKenney (Cr), Sehoenback knifed in and whizzed a tunities wdrile they only had a couple See il all on the Web! later, with 20:01 remaining, slower than last week, but our kids 17:26,6. JoshHanke (Cr), 17:28,7. Ryan shol into the upper righl corner ol t he and got one in. We just got unlucky Byrnes (Cr), 17:30, 8. Kris Kagan (W), Leischncr crossed, right to left, into kept closer to the pack this week." See it all in Color! net to put the Devils ahead wilh w ith the post a couple ol times and a 17:32, 9. NateThompson(Cr), 17:42,10. the box where Young tapped it in. Favored to win. Raider Brian 17:54 o il the clock. couple of near misses, but we man­ Glenn Brown (Cr), 17:46. www.soteader.com Gov. Livingston aged to gel one in.” Sc. PI.-Fanwood The Blue Devils continued their ways w ith a barrage ol shots. During "We put on a lot of pressure, but that lime, senior keeper Brian Pilot, we've have had a little trouble find­ although not threatened much, ex­ ing the net, but it w ill com e.” said LAWRENCE A. WOODRIJFE pertly stopped several zinging shots Tomasso. "Defensively, we played w ith diving saves and Alex Barrett. 79 minutes today and you have to Jeff Nusse, Brady Lau and Joe play 80 every game, but our defend­ Counsellor at Law Geissler made some key defensive ers did a great job shutting them direction changing kicks. down because they had some pretty Accredited Divorce Mediator In the 59th minute. Cougar Pat tough strikers. A lot of people are Walsh, on an assist from Brian Dunn, counting us out, hut the way we are creased the Blue Devil net from IX looking at il, it’s just the beginning. yards out to even the match. Soon O ur goal is to win the states and • Estate Planning after. 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Resid en tial Brokerage A Watt hi.-ng Communications, Inc. Publication Page 14 Thursday, November 6, 2003 (The Iflratfirih Hlpitbrrand The Scotch Plains - Fanwood TIMES I Union County High School I Varsity Football Results: OCTOBER 31: NOVEMBER 1: Bridgewater-Raritan 28. I nion 20 Summit 21. Parsippany Hills 13 Joey Cannon had TD runs of 2 1 and 15 Jeff Della Pia/./a had a one-yard TD y ards for the Farmers and Peter Tverdox run. QB Rob Schroeder made a two-yard scored on a two-yard fumble recovery TD pass to Brad Dolny and Dwayne but Bridgewater turned it on in the see Keid had a 59-yard punt return for the 7- ond half. 0-1 Hilltopperx Union (6-1) 12 0 8 0 20 Summit 7 7 7 0 21 BrH20 (6-1) 7 0 14 7 28 Parsippany Hills 6 0 0 7 13 Cranford 33. Pequannock 0 North Plainfield 33. Governor Bry an Giannccchini bcxited field goals Livingston 9 o 33 and 37 yards and Jamar Ingram had Mike Carmody booted a 35-yard field TD runs of one and 49 yards for the 7 -1 goal and QB Bryan Beal completed a 55- Cougars. Chris Drechscl had a two-yard yard TD pass to Chris Bergeski for the 2- TD run and Bobby Timms had a four- 5 Highlanders. yard TD run. North Plainfield 6 21 6 0 33 (A ll IV;THK DEKI■. NSI\ I PI U ...Westfield PA I. A linebacker Pal Stanley ,2002 files; David B Corbin lor foe WesHieU Letter anil The Time, No. 42. calls the defensive pla> signaled in from the sideline. W estfield's defense Pequannock 0000 0 Gov. Livingston 3 6 0 0 9 Cranford 3 9 7 14 33 A TO K HING EXPERIENCE... (jerry C ooney gives “ Irish Ed lcGuire a held its opponent scoreless, final Westfield 13. Chatham 0. Plainfield 7. Linden 6 Shevroy Green had a one-yard TD run love tap during a benefit match last year. High School (oris to give the 5-2 Cardinals the v ictorv over Westfield PAL ‘A’ Crumbles the 2-5 Tigers who had an eight-yard TD Boxer Gerry Cooney to Vie Tennis Results: run from Julio Lopcrano Linden 0 6 0 0 6 Chatham Football Boys, 13-0 OCTOBER 30: Plainfield 0 0 0 7 7 With Town Officials, Leaders l nion Catholic 3, Rahway 2 Elizabeth 31. Shabazz 18 I he Westfield PAL football "A ” Defensive linemen Josh Gnhhin. Scott First singles: Ali Farawell (UC) d. Anne Josh Pryor tossed three TD passes and W ESTFIELD Prominent leaders leaders and officials who have volun­ hall team shut out Chatham. 13-0. on Newman and Alex Talk, linebackers Rowan. 6-0.6-0 added an II-yard TD run for the 4-3 teered to engage in a series of lighthearted Second singles: Kristyne DeJesus (R) d. from the Westfield community will November 2 t«> improve its record to "■ Antonio Santanastaso. Kev in Ney Ian and Minutemen bouts with Cooney, a former Heavy Ashley Meyn. 6-0. 6-0 "fig h t" to support a unique community- I The Blue Devils survived numerous Kicky Ruhl and hacks Charlie Read and Weight Contender Cooney is also donat­ Third singles: Stephanie Martin (R) d. Elizabeth 6 12 0 13 31 based school program, joining boxing penaltiies. m cluili ng tWl > that erased Dan Ramalho kept the ( ougar offense Caitlin Mahler. 4-6. 6-3.10-8 S h a b a zz 6 6 0 6 18 champion (jerry Cooney in the ring ing his time and talent to the cause. louchdovv ns. and a hit * h;irgained tor Phillips. Ryan Brand. Simmons and Melissa Cortez (UC) d. Kim Prokopos Mountain Valley Conference Valley El. officers from the Westfield police $200 for the VIP Reception with ring­ ll VV.is Westfield 's n Ith shutout on the Vall-llobera and passes to Michael and Jasimere McMillan. 7-5. 6-4 Division title. force and local officials The event will side seating. scar as defensive l•nds John Dugan and F-itzpatruk. John Will and Vall-llobera Scotch Plains-Fanw ood 4, Roselle Park 0 0 6 0 6 be held at Westfield’s Temple Emanu- Temple Emanu-HI is at 756 East Broad joe \ aII-Mohcra d<>mirtalc■d once again behind the blocks of John D ilorio. Plainfield I New Providence 13 14 0 7 34 E! on Saturday. December 6 Street in Westfield. For information and Dugan turned the lid n the second Patrick Stanley. Grihbm and Dugan First singles: Jordan Lindsey (P) d. Carly Funds raised w ill be used to support reservations, please contact C hiet Bernard quarter as he N ol ked .i Cougar punt. The Blue Devils 45-yard, fourth quar­ Heinz. 8-3 the Community-Based Life Skills pro­ Tracv at (908 ) 789-6070or Michael Kenny scooped n up and sprinted 40 yards tor a ter I D drive, highlighted by Ney Ian's Second singles: Shannon Gomes (S) d. High School Girls gram at Centennial High School i CHS i. at 19081 232-6770. extension no. 129. II) Eddie Simmon- scored the PAT for 22-\ard bootleg, culminated in Adriana Jones, 6-2.6-1 a Union County facility for students CHS is operated by the Union County ,i 7-0 Westfield lead. Simmons' five-v ard 11) run Third singles: Cara Hurley(S)d. Marsha Pendergras,6-1,6-2 Soccer Results: with special needs, located in Westfield Educational Services Commission, with First doubles: Dani Finkel and Ayana Developed by Centennial Principal Dan support from its philanthropic arm. The PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE Brody (S) d. Alexus Thompson and OCTOBER 30: McMullen. "Life Skills" brings students l nion County Educational Serv ices Foun­ SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY Alyssa DeCosta. 6-0. 6-1 Governor Livingston 6. Roselle into local businesses and other venues to dation The mission of the Educational CHANCERY DIVISION Second doubles: Sara Woods and Hyojin Catholic 0 gain the real world knowledge they need Sen ices Commission is to provide educa­ UNIO N C O U N T Y Park (S) d. Nanette Johnson and Aisha Meredith Talbot had two goals and an to lead productive adult lives Principal tional programs and services to children Huggins, 6-0.6-1 DOCKET NO. F-17631-02 assist for the l 2-4- ] Highlanders and M cMullen, a k a "Madman." w ill also who are challenged physically, socially, FILE NO. 6782-02 emotionally or intellectually, to the point PUBLIC NOTICE Chrissie Sidie had a goal and two assists be meeting Mr Cooney in the ring N O T IC E TO A B S E N T D E FE N D A N T Danielle McCann. Rebecca Schaal and The benefit offers a unique opportu­ where they cannot be served appropriately TO W N O F W E S T F IE L D (L.S.) STATE OF NEW JERSEY TO: Christine McCurdy each netted a goal. nity for area residents to cheer on local in their local school districts. C O U N T Y O F U NIO N JAMES GALLIMORE , HIS HEIRS. DEVISEES. AND PERSONAL REPRE­ N E W JE R S E Y NOVEMBER 1: SENTATIVES AND THEIR OR ANY OF THEIR SUCCESSORS IN RIGHT. l C SEMIFINALS: TITLE. AND INTERSET: MRS JAMES GALLIMORE. WIFE OF JAMES REQUESTFOR PROPOSALS Governor Livingston 2.1 nion Catho­ GALLIMORE ; HELEN HILL. ADMINISTRATRIX OF THE ESTATE OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FOR A Gold Rush Soccer Girls Fall EUNICE HILL; HELEN HILL, INDIVIDUALLY: ROSE MCKINNEY: HATTIE PEER REVIEW ANALYSIS OF A lic 1 ROOKS. HER HEIRS. DEVISEES. AND PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES TRAFFIC IMPACT STUDY Chrissie Sidie scored both goals for AND THEIR OR ANY OF THEIR SUCCESSORS IN RIGHT. TITLE. AND the 13-4-1. Highlanders. Jen Seniszyn The Town of Westfield. New Jersey de­ IN TE R S E T; JO H N DOE H U S B A N D O F H A TTIE R O O K S , S A ID N A M E JO H N scored for the 12-5 Vikings. ToUll Silver Streaks, 2-0 sires to seek proposals from companies DOE BEING FICTITIOUS. MARY E. BRADFORD. HER HEIRS. DEVISEES, with traffic analysis expertise who are inter­ AND PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES. AND THEIR OR ANY OF THEIR Oak Knoll 1. Cranford 0 The Scotch Plains Gold Rush I ' l l The Streaks pressured the Gold Rush ested in working with the Town of Westfield SUCCESSORS IN RIGHT. TITLE. AND INTEREST; JOHN DOE HUSBAND Jen Redmond netted her 20th goal of girls soccer team suffered its first loss of goal until they eventually scored the in conducting a peer review analysis of a OF MARY E BRADFORD, SAID NAME JOHN DOE BEING FICTITIOUS; the season for the 14-2-1. Royals. the season and first since the spring ol game’s first goal. The Gold Rush, who tra ffic im pact study KEITH GILBERT; MRS. KEITH GILBERT. WIFE OF KEITH GILBERT; had won two tough games against the For co py of the re quest for p ro po sals, or 2002. falling 2-0 to the Silver Streaks to ELMORA & WEST END B. & L. ASSN; COMMERCIAL TIME SALES CO.; REGULAR SEASON: questions, regarding the request for pro­ Scotch Plains-Eanwood 3. Somerville 1 level its season record to 1-1-3 to break Streaks the year before, fought back ROBERT GLEN ENTERPRISES; IMPERIAL ACCEPTANCE CORP.; GEN­ gamely but the Streaks’ defense was too posal. interested firms should contact A llie Hambelton scored a goal and its streak of 21 wins. E R A L IN V E S TM E N T C O R P .; tough Mr James H Gildea added an assist for the 12-2-2 Raiders YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED AND REQUIRED to serve upon CASALE & Town Administrator ______PUBLIC NOTICE______In the second half, each team had PELLEGRINO. LLC. plaintiffs attorneys, whose address is GATE HALL 1 PARSIPPANY Michelle Fischer and Jenna Balestriere Town of Westfield numerous chances, hut the Streaks NEW JERSEY 07054 an Answer to the Complaint. Amendment to Complaint, and Second each scored a goal and Jesse Sapicnza N O TIC E T O C R E D ITO R S 425 East B road S treet pushed through an insurance goal with Amendment to Complaint filed in a Civil Action, in which IRONWOOD ACCEPTANCE had two assists. Westfield. New Jersey 07090 Estate of NORBERT REUBEN 10 minutes left The Gold Rush never CORPORATION is the plaintiff and JAMES GALLIMORE . HIS HEIRS, ET ALS. are (908)789-4041 TARRADELLAS. A/K/A NORBERT R defendants, pending in the Superior Court of New Jersey. Chancery Division, UNION quit hut was unable to penetrate the solid Vikings Place t hird TARRADWLLAS. Deceased Silver Streaks defense County and bearing Docket No F 17631-02 within thirty-five (35) days after November 6. Completed Requests for Proposals must Pursuanltotheorderof JamesS LaCorte With regular goalie Eve Rosenheck 7003 exclusive ol &uchdate. Ifyou fail to answer or appear in accordance withRui<*4 4-6, t>e rece ived before 1 2:00 noon on Friday. At NHC Gymnastics Surrogate ofthfrCounty of Union made on Judgment by Defmitt may be rendered against you for relief demanded in the Complaint; November 21 2003 and the envelope sub­ m issing. Jessica Moore. Christine The Union Catholic Hign^enhoTgv m- the 31ST day-nFeeTOBEfF-AD 2003,' Amendment to Complaint, and Second Amendment to Complaint You shall file your Answer mitting the response must be clearly desig­ upon the application of the undersigned, as Murphy and Sarah Lazarus filled in at and Proof of Service in duplicate with the Clerk of the Superior Court of New Jersey, Hughes nated as "Response to Request for Pro­ nasties team placed third in the Northern E X E C UTOR of the estate of said deceased. goal with Murphy doing the bulk of the Justice Complex - CN 971, Trenton, New Jersey 08625. in accordance with the Rules of Civil posal - Traffic Study - Peer Review Analy­ H ills Conference Championships with a notice is hereby given to the creditors of said work. They were abetted by fullbacks Practice and Procedure sis ” total of 98.15 in Butler on October 29 deceased to exhibit to the subsenber under Donna Amore. Lazarus. Christina You are further advised that if you are unable to obtain an attorney you may communicate Bernard A Heeney Wayne Valley took top honors with a oath or affirmation their claims and de­ Bobyack, Moore and Jaclyn Friedman w ith the Law yer Referral S ervice of the C ounty o f Venue and tha t if you cannot afford an Township Clerk total o f 104.25 and Dayton/Brearley mands against the estate of said deceased attorney, you may communicate with the Legal Services Office of the County of Venue The and defensive halfbacks Erica Tropp, L iy Tsai placed second with a total of 100.65 within six months from the date of said telephone number of such agencies are as follows Lawyer Referral Service 609-585-6200 Chief Financial Officer and Anna McGuinness. UC Viking Alyssa Lewandowski order Legal Services Office 609-695-6249 1 T -1 1/06/03. The Leader Fee: $30.60 Halfbacks Laura Wright Caoimhe placed fourth in the all-around with a ESTELATARRADELLAS THE ACTION has been instituted for the purpose of foreclosing the following tax sale E XE C U TO R Harold. Brooke Bergenfcld and Amanda total o f 34.25. She also placed second in certificate(s) 1 A certain tax certificate 5021, recorded on 4/25/1997. made by ROBERT PUBLIC NOTICE 36 M A N IT O U C IR C L E Rodriguez played tirelessly in midfield. A MACK, Collector of Taxes of CITY OF ELIZABETH, and State of New Jersey to the vault with a score o f 9.2 and fourth on WESTFIELD. NEW JERSEY 07090 Allison Staniec. Alyssa Laki and Isabel AMERICAN BNKS INS CO OF FLA and subsequently assigned to plaintiff, IRONWOOD T O W N O F W E S T F IE L D the uneven bars with a score o f 8 25 1 T - 11/06/03, The Leader Fee $18 36 ACCEPTANCE CORPORATION This covers real estate located in CITY OF ELIZA PLANNING BOARD Cry stal guided the offense. BETH. County of UNION, and State of New Jersey, known as LOT 218 BLOCK The Westfield Planning Board will meet 12 as shown on the Tax Assessment MapandTax MapduplicateofClTY OF ELIZABETH PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE on November 17, 2 0 0 3 in C o un cil C h a m ­ and concerns premises commonly known as 1174 CHESTNUT STREET. CITY OF bers in the Westfield Municipal Building. ELIZABETH, New Jersey 425 East Broad Street, Westfield. New Jer­ YOU. JAMES GALLIMORE . HISHEIRS. DEVISEES. AND PERSONAL REPRESEN­ NOTICE OF SALE OF REAL ESTATE sey at 8 00 p m to hear and consider the TATIVES AND THEIR OR ANY OF THEIR SUCCESSORS IN RIGHT TITLE AND following application INTEREST, HELEN HILL ADMINISTRATRIX OF THE ESTATE OF EUNICE HILL; FOR NON-PAYMENT OF TAXES HELEN HILL. INDIVIDUALLY, ROSE MCKINNEY. HATTIE ROOKS HER HEIRS. 03-07(V) ONE ELM STREET ASSOCI­ DEVISEES. AND PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES AND THEIR OR ANY OF THEIR ATES. L L C . ONE ELM SUCCESSORS IN RIGHT. TITLE. AND INTEREST, MARY E BRADFORD HER STREET. BLOCK 3105. LOT AND MUNICIPAL CHARGES HEIRS. DEVISEES AND PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES. AND THEIR OR AN Y OF 18. PRELIMINARY AND FINAL THEIR SUCCESSORS IN RIGHT. TITLE. AND INTEREST, and KEITH GILBERT, are MAJOR SITE PLAN AP­ PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, I. Connne Clements Stutcavage. the Collector of Taxes of the Township of Scotch Plains. m ade p arty d efendants to the abo ve foreclosure action b ecause you are the ow ners of a PROVAL APPLICANT SEEK­ Union County. New Jersey will sell at a public auction on the 24th day of November 2003, in the Municipal Court in the Municipal Building. property which is the subject of the above entitled action ING TO CONVERT A BUILD­ 430 Park Avenue, Scotch Plains. New Jersey at 10 o'clock in the morning, the below described lands YOU MRS JAMES GALLIMORE, WIFE OF JAMES GALLIMORE. JOHN DOE ING FORMERLY USED AS A The said lands will be sold to make the amount of the municipal liens chargeable against that same on the 24th day of November 2003 HUSBAND OF HATTIE ROOKS. SAID NAME JOHN DOE BEING FICTITIOUS; JOHN BANK FOR THE PROPOSED together with interest and cost of sale. exclusive however of the lien for taxes for the year 2003 DOE HUSBAND OF MARY E BRADFORD. SAID NAME JOHN DOE BEING FICTI­ USE AS A RESTAURANT ON Said lands will be sold in fee to such persons as will purchase the same, subject to redemption at the lowest rate of interest, but in no case TIOUS MRS KEITH GILBERT. WIFE OF KEITH GILBERT, are made party defendants THE FIRST FLOOR AND COM­ in excess of eighteen (18) per cent per annum Payment for the sale shall be made in cash, certified or cashier's check or money order before to the above foreclosure action because plaintiff has been unable to determine whether MERCIAL OFFICES ON THE the conclusion of the sale or the property will be resold Payment of “Premiums" should be with separate funds defendants JAMES GALLIMORE HATTIE ROOKS. MARY E BRADFORD and KEITH SECOND FLOOR APPLI­ Any parcel of real property for which there shall be no other purchase will be struck off and sold to the m unicipality in fee for redemption GILBERT are married , and if married, the name of JAMES GALLIMORE HATTIE ROOKS. CANT PROPOSES TO CON­ at eighteen (18) per cent per annum and the municipality shall have the right to bar or foreclose nght of redemption MARYE BRADFORD.andKEITHGlLBERTsspouses If JAMES GALLIMORE. HATTIE VERT PARKING AREA TO The sale will be made and conducted in accordance with the provisions of Article 4 of Chapter 5 of T itle 54. Revised Statutes of New Jersey. ROOKS MARYE BRADFORD and KEITH GILBERT are marned. the plaintiff pins MRS PARK LIKE SETTING WITH 1937 and amendments thereto JAMES GALLIMORE WIFE OF JAMES GALLIMORE JOHN DOE HUSBAND OF GAZEBO AREA TO BE USED At any time before the sale the undersigned will receive payment of the amount due on the property, with interest and costs incurred up HATTIE ROOKS, SAID NAME JOHN DOE BEING FICTITIOUS. JOHN DOE HUSBAND FOR OUT DOOR CAFE DIN­ to the time of payment by cash, certified or cashier's check, or money order OF MARYE BRADFORD, SAID NAME JOHN DOE BEING FICTITIOUS MRS KEITH ING AS REGULATED BY OUT In the event that the owner of the property is on active duty in the military service, the Tax Collector should be notified immediately GILBERT. WIFE OF KEITH GILBERT as a defendants for any possessory or marital rights D O O R C A F 6 LIC E N S IN G Industnal properties may be subject to the Spill Compensation and Control Act (N J S A 58 10-23 11 etseq ), the Water Pollution Control you may have Applicant seeks variances from Act (N J S A 58.10A-1 etseq ). and the Industrial Site Recovery Act (N J S A 13 lK -6etseq ) In addition, the municipality is precluded YOU, ELMORA & WEST END B & L ASSN, are made party defendant to the above the following from issuing a tax sale certificate to any prospective purchaser who is or may be in any way connected to the prior owner or operator of the foreclosure action because on Apnl 3 .1951. Eunice H ill. et al. executed a m ortgage to E Imora site List of Existing Nonconform­ &W estEndB &L Assn in the amount of $7.200 00. which mortgage was recorded on Apnl The said lands so subject to sale described in accordance with the tax duplicate, including the name of the owner as shown on the last in g Z o n in g C o n d itio n s : 4,1951 m the UNION County Clerk's- Register's Office in Mortgage Book 1770at page 84 tax duplicate and the total amount due thereon respectively on the 24th day of November 2003, exclusive of the lien for the year are as listed Said mortgage is subordinate to the Plaintiff s lien Section 11 25E 3 of the Land below YOU COMMERCIAL TIME SALES CO . are made party defendant to the above Use Ordinance Ordinance re­ Connne Clements Stutcavage foreclosure action because on November 28. 1962, Eunice Hill executed a mortgage to quires a minimum rear yard of 1 / Collector of Taxes United Aluminum Products. Inc in the amount of S 725 76. which mortgage was recorded 2 the building height = 39 feet on December 11.1962 in the UNION County Clerk ^ Register s Office in Mortgage Book Existing is 1 87 feet PROPERTY 2540 at page 372 Said mortgage is subordinate to the Plaintiffs lien On November 28.1962 • BLOCK & LOT O W N E R N A M E LOCATION TAX MUNIC. INTEREST Section 11 25F 1 of the Land Use the a fo re sa id m ortgagee a s s ig n e d all its nght. title and interest in and to said M ortgage to 1 101 - 5 LOPEZ. BERNADETTE & Ordinance Ordinance requires Commercial Time Sales Co by way of Assignment of Mortgage of that date, which GEORGE 1508 G A B LE S ST 6 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 98 26 window area minimum 40% Ex­ Assignment of Mortgage was recorded in the UNION County Clerk s Register s Office on 2 101 • 6 LOPEZ. BERNADETTE & isting 12 8%. 12 1%. 9°o D e cem be r 1 1.1962 in B ook 2 7 1 of A ssig nm e n t of M ortgages at page 25 GEORGE 1514 GABLES ST 722 16 0 0 0 154 96 175 4 894 66 YOU. ROBERT GLEN ENTERPRISES are made party defendant to the above foreclo­ List of New C.40:55D-70c Vari­ 3 4 0 3 - 9 NJ AFFORDABLE HOMES 532 HUNTER AVE 75 49 0 0 0 6 4 3 150 0 96 92 sure action because on May 27. 1965. Eunice Hill, executed a mortgage to All Purpose a n c e s R e q u e s te d 4 4 0 5 - 2 BARICH. JOHN & CLAUDIA 564 HUNTER AVE 3 696 48 0 0 0 740 38 88 74 4.525 60 Heating m the amount of $ 1,207 80. which mortgage was recorded on June 3.1965 in the 5 5 0 3 - 5 MAYER. OTTO & EARLEAN 1 724 FRO NT ST 5.116 32 0 0 0 2 73 74 Section 13 01E of the Land Use 100 0 0 5.490 06 UNION County Clerk s Register s Office in Mortgage Book 2695 at page 814 Said 6 601 29 CELtUS JOSEPH & Ordinance Ordinance requires mortgage is subordinate to the Plaintiff s lien On June 1. 1965 the aforesaid mortgagee G U iR L A lN E 326 H O E AVE 1.744 33 0 0 0 accessory structures m front yard 8 9 83 36 6 8 1.870 84 assigned all its r ight title and interest in and to said Mortgage to Robert Glen Enterpnses by 7 705 - 6 BETHEA. MARY ANN 229 M Y R T L E 1.276 74 0 0 0 108 66 not permitted Proposed is a 27 71 1,413.11 way of Assignment of Mortgage of that date, which Assignment of Mortgage was recorded 8 1 9 0 2 -1 7 PONZIO. CARMEN & gazebo in the UNION County Clerk s/Register s Office on June 3.1965 in Book 284 of Assignment PONZIO. NICHOLAS 211 U N IO N A VE 5,665 26 0 0 0 152 96 100 0 0 5.918 22 of M o rtgages at page 37 Section 16 03E 3 a<3)o#theLand 9 2 1 0 3 - 8 ERRICKSON. ERMELINA & AND YOU ROBERT GLEN ENTERPRISES, are further made party defendant to the Use Ordinance Ordinance al­ JACK 418 MONTAGUE AVE 4.375 43 0 0 0 338 09 94 27 4.807 79 above fHeUosure action because On November 10.1965. Eunice Hill executed a mortgage lo w s m o u nt height of sig n to be 10 2601 - 1 DINIZO. FRANK & EILEEN 2053 WESTFIELD AVE 5.716 08 0 0 0 1.111 39 100 00 6.927 47 to All Purpose Heating in the amount of $ 3 307 20. which mortgage was recorded on 12 feet Proposed is 22 feet and 2801 - 1 VfN-MAT INC 204 0 R O U TE 22 26.591 40 2 37 5.531 30 100 00 32.225 07 Novem ber 17 1965 m the UNION County Clerk s/Register's Office in Mortgage Book 2717 38 feet 12 4303 04 - 1 CR01 R IG A 55. INC 1 RIGA COURT 817 37 0 0 0 77 74 1 7 9 0 913 01 atpage*5-?? Said mortgage is subordinate to the Plaintiffs lien On November 10.1965 the 13 4303 04 - 3 CR03 R IG A 55 IN C 3 RIGA COURT 817 37 77 74 S ection 17 02C of the Lan d Use 0 0 0 17 90 91301 14 4303 04 5CR05 RIGA 55. !NC 5 R IG A C O U R T 817 37 afore&a.d mortgage*- assigr md aii its right, titks and mtef esl hi and to sa*i Mortgage to Robert Ordinance Ordinance for park­ 0 0 0 77 74 17 90 91301 Glen E nterpnses by way of Assignment of Mortgage of that date which Assignment of 15 4303 04 - 7 CR07 R IG A 55. IN C 7 R IG A C O U R T 817 37 ing requires 95 spaces Pro­ 0 0 0 77 74 17 90 91301 Mortgage was recorded in the UNION County Clark s Register s Office on November 17. 16 4303 06-21 CR21 RIGA 55. INC 21 R IG A C O U R T 817 37 0 0 0 77 74 posed is none 1 7 9 0 913 01 1965 in Book 286 of Assignment of Mortgages at page 429 17 4303 06 - 25 CR25 R IG A 55. INC 25 RIGA COURT 8 1 7 3 7 0 0 0 77 74 I ' M 913 01 kiu A 66. iNC h im u ’ xuu N otJtK i GLEN ENTERPRISES are further made party defendant to the se ction 11 Zbr l ortheuanause to 3U/ -2/ Ciu7 £.i W u A U A l k i 8 1 / 3 / 0 0 0 77 74 1 7 9 0 91301 '■ > ■ itnwmpacmzBBAprrtt 1 ■ w m . c u ro e e r v n 8 n a m e n o o k s 6x$cuT©ea Q w w wee O ? m .* p i -— •e TTfft? 17 90 51301 mortgage to Robert Glen E nterpnses in the amount of $ t 113 60 which mortgage was building facade window area of ao 4303 07 - 33 CR33 R IG A 55. INC 33 R IG A C O U R T 406 68 0 0 0 34 78 1 5 0 0 458 46 recorded o< t j u - *• t 1966 in the UNION County Clerk s Register's Office in Mortgage Book 40% P ro p o s e d * 12 8*-., 12 1% s i 5602 - 7 * N IC O S IA . R U S S E LL & JUDITH 2737 at page 653 Saw! m o rtg ag e is su b o rd in a te to the P laintiff"s lien and 14% 39 C A N T E R B U R Y DR 7.904 50 0 0 0 1 684 65 100 0 0 9 689 15 22 5701 - 14 DARROW LOUIS 365 FAWN RIDGE DR YO U im p e r i a l ACCEPTANCE CORP . are made party defendant to the above Section 16 04E 2 of the Land 7 839 72 0 0 0 1,587 50 100 0 0 9.527 22 foreclosure a • ause on December 2 1970. Eunice Hill, executed a mortgage to 23 7201 2 9 03 N E LS O N B E R T H A A Use Ordinance Ordinance al­ Impenai A - the amount of $2,025 00. which mortgage was recorded on WILLIAMS SAMUEL 2403 R i c h m o n d s t 326 92 lows 2 signs on a comer prop­ 0 0 0 8 6 6 15 0 0 350 58 24 7 3 0 2 - 18 ZENJ-RA JASIM 875 TERNAY AVE D e cem be - ’ a - :ne jN tO N County Clerk s Register s Office in Mortgage Book 2891 erty 3 wail signs and awning 5.403 96 0 0 0 1.116 94 100 0 0 6.620 90 at p a g e 905 S u ...... tgage is subordinate to the Plaintiffs Uen 28 7 3 0 3 - 2 0 M