USPS 680020 Published OUR 110th YEAR – ISSUE NO. 18-110 Periodical – Postage Paid at Westfield, N.J. Thursday, January 6, 2000 Every Thursday 232-4407 FIFTY CENTS Council Reappoints Attorney and Judge By PAUL J. PEYTON S. Jeremiah, 2nd, by an 8-0-1 vote. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader Third Ward Councilman Neil F. With the rumblings of a political Sullivan abstained as a protest of battle likely on the horizon, all but how the appointment process was two of the 60-plus appointments pro- conducted by Mayor Jardim. posed by Mayor Thomas C. Jardim Democrats said they had heard were approved during the Town Republicans were not happy with Council’s reorganization meeting Mr. Jeremiah. held Tuesday night. Second Ward Councilman Mat- Prior to the meeting, Democrats thew P. Albano, a Republican, said told The Westfield Leader they feared only that some GOP council mem- that several town officials would not bers had “lost confidence in him and gain support for reappointment from decided to go in another direction.” David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader OATH OF OFFICE…Republican Fourth Ward Councilwoman Janis Fried SETTING GOALS FOR THE FUTURE…Re-elected Republican Third Ward the Republican majority on the coun- Since Mayor Jardim had indicated Weinstein is joined by her family as she takes her oath of office from the new Councilman Neil F. Sullivan, Jr. addressed his colleagues, friends and family cil. he would not consider another attor- Town Clerk, Bernard A. Heeney, Jr., far left, for another term on the Westfield after being sworn in. Councilman Sullivan was joined by his daughter, while However, in the end, the council ney, provided Mr. Jeremiah wanted Town Council. Democratic Fourth Ward Councilman Lawrence A. Goldman looked on. reappointed Town Attorney William to continue in this role, Councilman Albano said the GOP decided to vote in favor of the appointment. The reason for this, Mr. Albano explained, Republicans Emphasize Team Work, Bipartisan Effort was that Mr. Jeremiah would have remained in the post as a “hold over” appointment. As Full Council Returns for First Time in Six Years Municipal Judge William L. Brennan was given a full, three-year By PAUL J. PEYTON political and experienced” town ad- Noting that there is sometimes Mr. McDermott said the town needs sues, deteriorated roads, downtown Specially Written for The Westfield Leader ministrator. more “political bickering” on coun- to establish two-, five- and 10-year parking and the traffic issues im- term by a 5-4 tally, as veteran Second Emphasizing the spirit of team He said the “team work” demon- cil and “less progress for the town,” plans to improve Westfield’s parks pacted by the likelihood of a ShopRite Ward Councilman James J. Gruba work and a bipartisan governing body, strated by the GOP candidates in the he asked the council as a whole to and recreational facilities. being built in Garwood. broke ranks and joined Democrats to Westfield incumbent Republican fall election, along with the rest of “make this a year in which we achieve Mrs. Weinstein, beginning her sec- Mr. Sullivan, beginning his third support the nomination. Town Council members Gregory S. the council, “has been and will be the great things for our community and ond full term on the council, said her full term and sixth year representing Councilman Albano said he was McDermott, Matthew P. Albano, Neil critical ingredient in your success in for the town as a whole.” desire to serve the community on the the Third Ward on the council, set “shocked” that Judge Brennan was F. Sullivan and Janis Fried Weinstein government.” During swearing-in speeches, Mr. council comes from her parents, Mr. the agenda for council members this re-appointed. Mr. Albano, who knows officially began their new terms dur- Citing this team work and biparti- McDermott, who represents the First and Mrs. Arthur C. Fried. Her father, year. attorneys who have appeared before ing a swearing-in ceremony this past sanship effort, he said it is possible Ward, said the council needs to set who was in attendance, is a former He said voters both at the national Judge Brennan, said he has asked for Sunday. that following “competitive, hard goals and ensure that its specified Union County Freeholder and town and local levels feel disconnected third party opinions on the Judge’s The Republican victory in Novem- fought though positive election cam- objectives are met in the new year. councilman. Both her parents ran for from government. performance on the bench. ber resulted in the first time since paigns,” council members can “come The councilman said he would take mayor in years past. “Instead of being engaged, the gen- He told council members that he is January 1994 that an entire govern- together, shake hands, roll up their it upon himself to see to it that im- Mr. Albano, who represents the eral public feels estranged, instead of “not hearing good things about our ing body has returned. sleeves and get to work.” provements along the Central Av- Second Ward, also emphasized the civic commitment, we foster civic judge.” During his comments, Assembly- Westfield Republican Committee enue corridor, such as new lighting, importance of community service. abandonment; and instead of prac- Mayor Jardim said both Judge man Richard H. Bagger, a former Chairman Robert W. Cockren, who tree plantings and a new fence near He noted that all families of council ticing social discourse and discus- Brennan and Mr. Jeremiah “have Westfield Mayor and Councilman, served as the master of ceremonies, the railroad tracks overpass, are com- members make a sacrifice in terms of sion and empowerment, we practice done an outstanding job for this emphasized the need for bipartisan- told Democrats on the council, whose pleted. In addition, new benches, bike the hours council members put in on the politics of personal destruction town.” ship on the council as was demon- seats come up for reelection this year, racks and a kiosk near the Rialto town business. and division. Republicans stated they had not strated when the search committee that the Westfield campaign season Theatre are also planned as part of the In his third term, Mr. Albano vowed “We have got to restore the sense of received the appointment list from was formed by Mayor Thomas C. should take place from September to Downtown Westfield Corporation’s to address a number of issues raised ownership. And we must do it now,” the Mayor until Friday night. They objected to not being brought into the Jardim for a new “professional, non- November, “not all year long.” business district improvement plan. by constituents, such as drainage is- CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 process from the beginning, noting that most of the appointments re- quired council consent. First Night Revelers Pack Art and Entertainment Venues They said they should have had more than four days prior to the meeting to review the list of appoint- As Westfield Ushers in Millennium With Best Bash to Date ments. Councilman Sullivan stated that By KIM KINTER Specially Written for The Westfield Leader obtaining the consent of all council members is the correct process to With a blast of mild weather com- follow when making municipal ap- ing early in the evening, First Night pointments. He said the fact that Westfield had its best year since its Mayor Jardim did not follow this inaugural celebration four years ago. procedure was a “detriment” to the Julia Black, Event Organizer for town. First Night Westfield and Wellness Mayor Jardim later called the ar- Director of the Westfield Y, said the gument on the appointment process best attendance First Night has had “hogwash” during a heated exchange was about 5,000 people. She revealed with Councilman Sullivan, as wit- that First Night this year had at least nessed by reporters after Tuesday’s that many visitors to the various sites. meeting. She explained that exact figures “Don’t be hoodwinked by the pro- were still not available, as First Night cess,” Mayor Jardim commented to organizers did not yet have proceeds Mr. Sullivan. from all the entertainment sites. Mrs. Councilman Albano told The Black said she based her estimates on Leader that Mayor Jardim “did not observations on the night of Decem- discharge his responsibilities prop- ber 31 coupled with sales of buttons. erly by failing to consult on the ap- “Stores did really well this year,” pointments with the council and he she said. “Some (stores) sold out.” Cheri Rogowsky for The Westfield failed the voters (in this regard).” Mrs. Black pointed out that Baron’s Ingrid McKinley for The Westfield Leader Leader MASK MAKERS…Joshua and Amanda Simmons show off their custom deco- WESTFIELD’S OWN ROCKIN’ EVE…Members of the band, The Hudson Regarding other employee appoint- Drug Store sold buttons for the first ments, Mayor Jardim said he hopes time this year and sold hundreds of rated masquerade masks they created at the Westfield High School during First River Rats helped ring in the new year by entertaining crowds with festive the $10 pin-on buttons that serve as Night 2000 Westfield festivities held last weekend. rock melodies during the First Night 2000 Westfield celebration. CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 purchasers’ entrance into the various entertainment venues. “Everything went great,” she Westfield Planning Board Approves Second Floor Addition added. “Everything (the various sites of entertainment) was very full. Some- times in the past, some would be full and others would not be. Everything To Lord & Taylor, Okays East Broad Street Subdivision seemed to be equally full this year.” Particularly big hits this year were By MELISSA BETKOWSKI Street posed the question of whether store might have on traffic around the Westfield Symphony Orchestra, Specially Written for The Westfield Leader or not the new sign would be illumi- the area. which performed at The Presbyte- The Westfield Planning Board ap- nated, but he was assured that it However, since the store is situated rian Church in Westfield (see related proved a 15,000 square-foot addition would not be. on a county road, the county would story, page 22), the Madcap Mutts to the Lord & Taylor store on North Ann Panikiewsky, also of Charles most likely have to address any traf- dog show at Westfield High School Avenue despite opposition from Street, noted that “Lord & Taylor has fic concerns, officials said. and Vidbel’s Olde Tyme Circus at the neighbors of the store, at its first not been a good neighbor to Charles Michael La Place, Executive Di- Westfield National Guard Armory meeting of 2000 Monday night. Street.” She cited examples of trash rector of the Downtown Westfield (see related story, page 2). May Department Stores, the par- being found in her yard which bor- Corporation, spoke at the meeting of Barbara Karp, Co-Chairwoman of ent company of Lord & Taylor and ders the Lord & Taylor parking lot on Lord & Taylor’s importance to the Arts and Entertainment for First several other department store chains, the opposite side of North Avenue vitality of the Westfield shopping Night, said that some new entertain- seeking to add to the current second from the store. district. Mr. La Place urged Lord & ment this year — including the all- floor configuration of the building The Planning Board urged the de- Taylor representatives present at the night karaoke sing-along at the North sought only one variance, pertaining partment store to repair the fence meeting to consider placing a sign on Avenue Fire Station, the Bradford to the signage on the store. between the parking lot and Mrs. the building facing the railroad tracks Hayes Quartet at the Congregational Currently, the Land Use Ordinance Panikiewsky’s yard, as well as police which would notify riders on NJ Church and the Steel Band at the calls for the maximum dimensions of the area and maintain the conditions Transit’s Raritan Valley Line of the Presbyterian Church in Westfield — exterior wall signs to not exceed 2.5 of the lot. The board also urged the Lord & Taylor store’s existence. The were very popular. feet by 12 feet. The store sought to store to add additional landscaping company will have to file for an Teens, in particular, enjoyed the post a sign on the North Avenue side around the perimeter of the lot. additional variance for the signage karoake, as well as a mind reader and of the store which would be 12.5 feet David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader Other residents including Gregory on the rear of the building which will psychic Marc Sky. by 27.75 feet, equal to the dimen- ON THE MOVE?…The Westfield Planning Board discussed a proposal by Sturgis of Clark Street questioned be heard at a later date. Michael Mahoney to subdivide the property at 1049 East Broad Street into three The finale this year, which fea- sions of the signs on the other sides of the impact that the addition to the CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 the building. lots and relocate the existing house, which dates back to 1785, onto one of the tured a procession from the firehouse three new lots. The three lots would be roughly 80 feet wide by 150 feet deep. The INDEX to the gymnasium at the Y, was sur- Residents of the area surrounding current house, known to the Historic Preservation Commission as the “Bagger prisingly well attended, according to the store questioned the impact of the House” was formerly owned by Donald and Betty Bagger, the parents of A&E...... Page 21 Editorial ...... Page 4 School ...... Page 8 the organizers of the event. addition to the store as well as the Assemblyman Richard H. Bagger. Mr. Mahoney testified that repairs to the Business ...... Page 18 Mountainside Page 3 Social ...... Page 6 CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 new signage. Denis Nolan of Charles house are estimated to cost upwards of $75,000. County ...... Page 2 Obituary ...... Page 10 Sports ...... Page 13 CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK Page 12 Thursday, January 6, 2000 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION James Gildea Returns Planning Board Approves To Recreation Position Addition to Lord & Taylor CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 By KIM KINTER ation Director, he said, is to tackle what Also heard at the meeting was the would be used to restore the house Specially Written for The Westfield Leader to do about the Westfield Pool member- proposal by Michael Mahoney to sub- from any damage incurred. WESTFIELD - James Gildea, who ship, which last year reached its capac- ity and was unable to accept any more divide the property at 1049 East Broad Mr. Mahoney’s attorney, Charles left as Assistant Director of the Westfield Street into three lots and relocate the H. Brandt, in an interview with The Recreation Department to take a pri- new members. vate sector job a few weeks ago, has existing house, which dates back to Westfield Leader, discussed his returned. 1785, onto one of the three new lots. client’s concerns over getting the Mr. Gildea took back the post shortly Dinner to Honor The three lots would be roughly 80 proposal heard. Mr. Brandt had re- after Christmas. feet wide by 150 feet deep. quested meetings of the board for the He said that he was in the job as Mr. Mahoney demonstrated to the month of December, but none could operations manager for commercial Edward Gottko board that he is dedicated to restor- be scheduled. accounts for Shaw Industries, a Dalton, ing the current house, known to the “The board has 45 days to act on a Ga.-based carpet and flooring manu- As Administrator Historic Preservation Commission proposal,” Mr. Brandt said. “(Mon- William A. Burke for The Westfield Leader facturer, in the company’s Union office, FATAL CRASH...James Melvin, 41, of Westfield died on Tuesday afternoon WESTFIELD — A special as the “Bagger House” because it was day night) was the 45th day.” for a week and one day. He quickly dinner honoring Edward A. formerly owned by Donald and Betty Mr. Brandt said that he and his client after a motor vehicle accident earlier that morning on Mountain and Euclid realized he had made a mistake. Avenues in Westfield. The head-on collision occurred between Mr. Melvin’s Gottko, former Westfield Town Bagger, the parents of Assemblyman were concerned as well since this time car and a 1996 Ford pickup driven by Bound Brook resident Vincent Stass. “The job offered me was grossly mis- Administrator, will be held on Fri- represented,” he said, adding that shortly Richard H. Bagger. of year is a time of reorganization for Mr. Stass a complainted of pain following the accident. day, January 21, at the Gran Cen- Mr. Mahoney testified that repairs the board, “we were not certain that after he got there he was told about a turions in Clark starting at 7 p.m. reorganization and a possible job move The event, to be co-hosted by to the house are estimated to cost they would have the same people.” out of state. veteran Second Ward Councilman upwards of $75,000. Some conditions placed on the ap- Westfield Resident Dies “I was kind of devastated at first,” he James J. Gruba and former Ad- Bonnie Danser of the Westfield proval of Mr. Mahoney’s proposal said. “In retrospect, it may have been ministrator Jack Malloy, is a trib- Historic Preservation Commission include: the need for substantial land- one of the best things that could have ute to Mr. Gottko’s 20 years with questioned whether the house could scape buffering around the lot on happened to me.” the town. Mr. Gottko retired as be safely moved, and she was assured which the Bagger house is to be After Traffic Accident He said that he began talking to the administrator effective December now retired Westfield Town Adminis- by Mr. Mahoney that it could be placed, as well as having the trees to 31. He had been Town Engineer done. be placed by the street approved by trator, Edward A. Gottko, and Recre- prior to that. ation Director Glenn S. Burrell on De- Mrs. Danser testified that the house the Tree Preservation Commission. At Mountain and Euclid Those interested in attending is indeed historic and a landmark. Also, the board stipulated that the cember 20 about possibly returning. the $40 per person, cash bar affair “I’d rather be a little embarrassed are asked to call Martha Kieltyka The house, she said, “in and of itself house had to have a 40-foot setback By MICHELLE H. LePOIDEVIN between his car and a 1996 Ford and eat a little crow than think I’d done Specially Written for The Westfield Leader at the Westfield Municipal Build- is important to the town.” from the street and the topography of pickup driven by Bound Brook the wrong thing about taking the job,” She said it is vitally important to the property must be modified so that WESTFIELD – A Westfield resi- ing for reservations at (908) 232- resident Vincent Stass which was he commented about returning to his 4040. save the house. the elevation of the house will not be dent died Tuesday at University traveling northbound on Moun- post. But, he added that “everyone Hospital in Newark following a The deadline for tickets is Fri- Board member Anthony LaPorta overwhelming next to a much big- tain Avenue. According to Lieu- seemed happy to have me back and I’m day, January 14. said he would prefer to see the prop- ger, much newer house. motor vehicle accident which oc- happy too.” tenant Parizeau, Mr. Stass was erty divided into two lots, but con- Also at the meeting, the board curred at 10:06 a.m. on Mountain heading toward Mountainside. His next big task as Assistant Recre- and Euclid Avenues in Westfield. “Mr. Melvin left his lane and ceded the fact that this would not be discussed some organizational busi- Rogers Ramsey, a spokesman for crossed over into the other lane,” economical for Mr. Mahoney. Mr. ness for the 2000 year. Chairman University Hospital, told The West- the Lieutenant explained. Westfield Council Reappoints LaPorta voiced concerns over the Martin Robins and Vice Chairman field Leader and The Times of Lieutenant Parizeau, Mr. moving of the house, but said that Robert Newell were reappointed to Scotch Plains-Fanwood that James Ramsey and the Union County Mr. Mahoney is true to his word, and their positions for another year. Town Melvin, 41, died at 12:15 p.m. Medical Examiner’s Office could Town Attorney and Judge if he claims that the house can be Engineer Kenneth B. Marsh was also after undergoing “emergency sur- not confirm a report that Mr. moved, then it most likely can be reappointed to his position as secre- gery for severe chest trauma.” Melvin suffered a stroke which CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 done without concern. tary of the board. According to Westfield Police caused him to travel into the other the candidate for Town Administrator, as served five years on the commission. However, Mr. Mahoney was urged Finally, Paul Strauchler was reap- Lieutenant John M. Parizeau, Mr. lane. recommended by a bi-partisan search com- He thanked both former Mayor Garland to obtain a certificate of insurance pointed as the Planning Board attor- Melvin, of North Scotch Plains mittee which he appointed, will meet with “Bud” Boothe, who first appointed him to Lieutenant Parizeau revealed the full council in closed session this the Commission, and Mayor Jardim, who from whomever he contracts to move ney. He was named to that position Avenue, was driving his 1986 that Mr. Stass complained of pain the house, and it was stipulated in the last year to replace William S. BMW southbound on Mountain Tuesday night. re-appointed him three years ago. following the accident. Re-appointed town officials included He said he was proud of his recommen- approval of his proposal that any Jeremiah, 2nd, who was elevated to Avenue when he suddenly crossed Weather and road conditions Prosecutor Rafael Betancourt and Public dation for a joint commission-resident proceeds from insurance claims Town Attorney. over into the other lane. were not factors in the accident, Defender Michael Diamond. committee to work on a modified Munici- A “head-on collision” occurred noted the police Lieutenant. Among the volunteer appointments, pal Pool and Park improvement plan. He Mayor Jardim’s appointment of Sal also noted that as Chairman of the Antonelli as Chairman of the Recreation commission’s Grants Committee, he was Full Town Council Returns Westfield Historic Preservation Commission Commission, as well as Mr. Antonelli’s able to help secure over $200,000 in Union reappointment to the commission for an- County “Pocket Park” grant money. To Hold Reorganization on January 10 other three years, failed to gain a single “I felt my time was well spent on the For First Time in Six Years The Westfield Historic Preserva- January 10, at 8 p.m. in the Admin- Republican vote and thus failed, 5-4. commission,” he said. tion Commission will hold its annual istrative Conference Room of the “I was disappointed in the way the Fourth Ward Councilwoman Janis Fried CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 reorganization meeting on Monday, Westfield Municipal Building. Republicans treated me, but that’s poli- Weinstein was reappointed to a three-year Mr. Sullivan emphasized. in Westfield needs to become “a cor- tics,” Mr. Antonelli told The Leader. He term on the Recreation Commission, along with Debbie Judd, who was named to the He said the best way to gain com- nerstone of an economic development three-year term of second alternate. munity support back is through ex- study” for the town. He said this study Also failing to gain council approval for panded communication through should look at how Westfield will fare Sunday Hours Will Continue reappointment was David Judd to the community television and the in the decades ahead. Downtown Westfield Corporation Board Internet, both of which he said are During his keynote address, former of Directors. “vastly under-utilized resources” by Mayor Garland “Bud” Boothe, Jr., Mr. Judd was replaced by Salvatore the town. He said both conference emphasized the need for members of At Westfield Memorial Library Caruana to the resident slot on the special and public meetings need to be tele- the community to continue to give back improvement district board. Also appointed vised. TV-36, which is being re- to Westfield through volunteerism. He By DEBORAH MADISON cil at the start of each year in order to public, in turn, made the Town Coun- was Douglas T. Schwarz, a former Plan- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader conduct its normal hours of operation. cil aware of their strong support for ning Board Chairman. He will fill the vamped under the new WCTV said nationally around 47 percent of WESTFIELD — The newly imple- The extra funds requested, for the ad- extended hours, and opposition to the property owner representative vacancy on (Westfield Community Television) Americans volunteer. At four hours a mented Sunday openings of the ditional Sunday hours will be voted on cuts.” the board. format, has only recently begun tele- week, this amounts to 19.5 billion hours Westfield Memorial Library has been by the Town Council and if approved, Jane Curtis, Co-Chairman of the While GOP members did not have any vising public council meetings. annually. seeing a slow, but steady increase in distributed sometime in the spring. Campaign and Friend’s past President: negative comments on Mr. Judd’s perfor- In terms of the Internet, he said all At $13 per hour, he said, “the Sunday usage, according to Barbara Town Councilman Neil Sullivan, “Initially, when we organized our pub- mance, Democrats noted that Mr. Judd department heads and council mem- volunteer effort in America is worth Thiele, Library Director. who is a supporter of extended library lic awareness campaign in 1999, we served as Treasurer of Fourth Ward Coun- bers should have e-mail addresses $182 billion per year.” Since September of 1999, the hours said, “The cost of adding Sun- only intended on making the public cilman Lawrence A. Goldman’s reelec- and ordinances, resolutions and coun- aware of the potential budget cuts. The “Westfield will continue to be de- Westfield Library has opened its doors days for a full year, at approximately tion campaign in 1998. cil minutes should be placed on the sirable so long as volunteers come to the public on Sundays from 1 to 5 $1,000 per day, is less than a 4 percent end result was thousands of signatures In terms of Mayoral appointments, p.m. increase to the total library budget and in favor of extending library hours to Mayor Jardim appointed a new TV Advi- town’s Web site. forward or respond when asked. Following the holidays, the a small price for the added benefits, open on Sundays. sory Board to begin working on enhanc- Mr. Sullivan proposed that Should that diminish and we get into Westfield Library will again open Sun- which Sundays at the library brings to “The Town of Westfield is on the ing programming and the production of Westfield establish a “Council on the ‘let the government do it’ syn- days, beginning January 9, and stay the community.” low side in how much money is col- TV-36 as a community-wide cable access Cooperation” to be comprised of the drome, Westfield as we know it will open until early June except for major Mr. Sullivan pointed out that Sun- lected and allocated to the library’s channel. Mary Withers and Todd Evans seven towns that comprised Westfield end,” he said. holidays. day hours affords many working people budget compared to other towns simi- were re-appointed to three- and two-year Township in 1877: Cranford, The four Republicans on council Westfield joined Berkeley Heights access to the library who might other- lar in circulation,” Mrs. Albano stated. terms on the Planning Board, respectively. Fanwood, Garwood, Mountainside, swept local elections held in Novem- and Springfield in Union County li- wise not have an opportunity to visit A comparative analysis of library Mr. Evans will serve as second alternate Scotch Plains, Springfield and ber, thus guaranteeing a GOP major- braries that are open on Sundays. the library. funding statistics published by the New on the board. Jersey Public Library Association in During his annual address, Mayor Westfield, to begin looking at “spe- ity for another year. Democrats have Plainfield Library, which also was open Mr. Sullivan is also a proponent of cific areas of improved service and Sundays, has discontinued its Sunday adding extended hours by opening the 1997 showed that Westfield, with li- Jardim said that in the new year, he will never held control of the council in hours due to a lack of money. library on Saturdays during the sum- brary circulation of 323,558, collected appoint a special task force to look at a reduced costs by acting as a single the town’s history. “Our parking lot has recently been mer. This option will be looked into by approximately $37 per capita in taxes comprehensive redevelopment plan for entity where it makes sense.” full on Sundays and our surveys of the library board and Mrs. Thiele, in for library funding and spent approxi- the area bounded by Central Avenue, Grove The councilman noted that if these visitors confirm they are mostly the future, according to Mr. Sullivan. mately $1.2 million, while the Summit Street and South Avenue. He noted that towns were all still one community See It All on the Web: Westfield residents,” Mrs. Thiele “We first need to establish that the Library, which showed a circulation of the Housing Commission, which he cre- the savings to taxpayers would be stated. “We expect that as word gets funds for Sundays will be an ongoing 236,366 collected close to $60 per ated last year, “has identified dozens and $24 million, or more than a single www.goleader.com out we will see greater Sunday usage,” approved budgetary item, before we capita and Millburn, with a circulation dozens of houses in barely livable condi- year’s Westfield municipal budget. tion in that area.” she added. consider other options,” he added. of 267,739, collected approximately Westfield property taxpayers alone $92 per capita. Mayor Jardim also said he will recom- An additional $14,000 was ear- Michele Albano, a member of the would save $180 per year. marked out of the total yearly library library’s Board of Directors commented Both Summit and Millburn spent mend employment of a full-time planning budget of $1.4 million in order to fund on how instrumental the Friends of the approximately $1.2 million and $1.7 professional to serve the town. The indi- Mr. Sullivan also said the council the extra day, which covered Sundays Westfield Library have been in bring- million respectively in total library ex- vidual would oversee both planning and needs to address its fee structure First Night from September to December. ing about the added Sunday hours. penditures, according to the analysis. economic development activities in the specifically as it applies to non-profit town. He said the town is expected to “We have every assurance from our Friends of the Library is a volunteer “We are confident that as the public groups. Last year, Holy Trinity Inter- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Town Council that an additional organization that was formed to assist makes their wishes known to the Town, complete improvements to several town parochial School asked that its mu- Both Mrs. Black and Mrs. Karp $40,000 in funds to cover Sundays in the library with financial and service- Council support of an increased li- parks and to finish work on what he said nicipal fees to conduct bingo games estimated that hundreds of people 2000 will be approved in the next oriented activities. brary budget will predominate,” Mrs. will be a “first-class Web site” for the town on the Internet. and raffles be waived. walked in the procession to the gym- budget,” said Mrs. Thiele. “The Friends of the Library made Albano stated. He also said the town needs to look nasium, where an orchestra played The library receives a standard base the public aware of possible budget According to Mr. Sullivan, the Town In conclusion, he said the governing body “will continue to work on moving at conducting a revaluation of prop- until 1 a.m. About 500 people stood amount in funds from the Town Coun- cuts in 1999,” Mrs. Albano said. “The Council has also applied for a grant, inside the gymnasium, with the crowd which will study the ways in which Westfield in the right direction.” He erties in town “to ensure that every- library services can be shared among said the council owes it “to ourselves at one is paying their fair share” in spilling out into the adjacent hall- neighboring municipalities. the dawn of this new century to lift our property taxes. way, as Westfield welcomed the year “We view the Westfield Memorial sights higher; to create a community Mr. Sullivan concluded his remarks 2000. Library as a role model among libraries with a long-term vision; to redefine a by noting that the report being com- The two offered special kudos to and intend on continuing to improve sense of purpose for this community. pleted by Rich and Associates, a Michi- Elaine Slabe, Darryl Walker and This is our responsibility and it is our access and services to this important gan-based firm, on a parking facility the Westfield Fire Department for community asset,” Mr. Sullivan stated. opportunity.” handling the finale to the celebra- tion. Westfield TV-36 In addition, they thanked Carolyn Replace Your Old Furnace Now! Council Airings Fleder and Alice Golembo, who Phil Falcone, producer, has an- helped organize the stars crafted by Don’t Pay Anything For 12 Months! nounced that the Westfield Town Coun- school-aged children that appeared on the windows of area stores. The ...no payment & NO INTEREST for 1 year! cil taped meetings are scheduled to be broadcast on TV-36 as follows: stars indicated the children’s wishes for the new year and served as a Our offer is very straight Call Ketzenberg & Org to • Wednesday, January 5 at noon for the way of getting younger children meetings of December 21, 1999 and Janu- involved in First Night, Mrs. Black forward. Get rid of that schedule a free survey. (908) ary 2, 2000. • Thursday, January 6 at 5:30 p.m. for said. headache and get a YORK 928-0800 or visit our the meetings of December 21, 1999 and Another first for First Night high efficiency furnace. Not showroom at 615 Central January 2, 2000. Westfield — the public Millennium only do you have peace of Avenue, Westfield to see the • Tuesday, January 11 at 10 p.m. for Scrapbook which people could fill the meetings of December 21, 1999 and with pictures, along with one-third mind, you actually save up to latest equipment from YORK. 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USPS 485200 Published OUR 42th YEAR – ISSUE NO. 1-42 Periodical – Postage Paid at Scotch Plains, N.J. Thursday, January 6, 2000 Every Thursday 232-4407 FIFTY CENTS Louis C. Jung Takes Oath of Office As First Fanwood Mayor of 21st Century By SUZETTE F. STALKER DiFrancesco administered the oath Ryan is beginning his freshman term will remain on board as special coun- Specially Written for The Times of office before an audience of ap- on the seven-member governing body. sel this year as the governing body A festive crowd packed the Bor- proximately 75 people, including Republican Assemblymen Richard makes the transition from the former ough Council chambers New Year’s several former Fanwood mayors and H. Bagger and Alan M. Augustine to the new administration. Day as Louis C. Jung was sworn in as council representatives. administered the oath of office to Mr. While calling him “a bright young Fanwood’s first mayor of the new As he accepted congratulations and Kline and Mr. Ryan, respectively. man,” Democratic Councilwoman century during the governing body’s the Mayor’s gavel from predecessor Councilman Kline was accompa- Karen M. Schurtz said she had “hesi- noon reorganization meeting. Maryanne S. Connelly, Mayor Jung nied by his wife, Susan, and children tancies and concerns” about Mr. Elected last November as part of a remarked that he hoped to serve with Becky, 7, Danny, 4, and 15-month- Coronato’s appointment because his surprise GOP sweep, Mr. Jung is the the same “enthusiasm and dedica- old Lisa. Councilman Ryan was résumé did not reflect municipal ex- first Republican to serve as Mayor of tion” that Mrs. Connelly brought to joined by his wife, Ann Marie, and perience. She said any legal mistakes the borough since 1983. With last the position during the past four years. daughter, Madeleine, 2, for the event. could have financial consequences Saturday’s reorganization, Republi- He then assumed the center seat on Later in the meeting, Mayor Jung for the borough. Cheri Rogowsky for The Times cans also took back control of the the council dais to an extended round broke a party line vote to approve the Noting that Mr. Coronato’s law A NEW ERA…Mayor Louis C. Jung is sworn into office New Year’s Day governing body for the first time in 12 of applause from the audience. appointment of Wilfred P. Coronato firm specializes in malpractice cases, by State Senate President Donald T. DiFrancesco at the Fanwood govern- years, now maintaining a 4-3 edge. Also sworn in last Saturday were as the new Borough Attorney. A civil Democratic Councilwoman ing body’s annual reorganization meeting. Looking on is Mr. Jung’s wife, The former two-term councilman Republican Councilmen Stuart S. trial attorney, Mr. Coronato is a part- Katherine Mitchell said she had a Nancy, holding her husband’s mother’s Bible, and their daughter, Diane. Kline and Thomas P. Ryan, Jr. Mr. ner with the Springfield law firm of problem with paying someone with- Mr. Jung is the first Republican to serve as Mayor of the borough since was joined by his wife, Nancy, and 1983. daughter, Diane, as Republican State Kline was reelected to a second three- McDonough, Korn & Eichhorn. out a background in municipal Senate President Donald T. year term last November, while Mr. He succeeds Dennis Estis, who CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 New Scotch Plains Mayor Martin L. Marks Takes Reins in Township, Plans for Future By FRED ROSSI Scotch Plains, the Mayor said that if drawer, and then said residents speak- to be silly, Mr. Marks said he favors Specially Written for The Times his term “will be remembered for one ing at council meetings would be allowing the public to speak on any Martin L. Marks was sworn in as thing, I would hope it will be for a permitted to address questions or subject during both time slots. Mayor of Scotch Plains Sunday after- commitment to the young and the comments directly to council mem- He also said he will institute a new noon, and promised a more open and young at heart and their need for bers and other officials rather than program called “Meet the Mayor,” in accessible township government, places to play.” going through the formality of doing which he will periodically visit local vowed to hold the line on taxes, and Turning to downtown develop- so through the Mayor. service organizations, classrooms, pledged to continue development of ment, Mr. Marks noted that, thanks He will also seek to change the religious organizations, scouting the downtown business district and to a $450,000 county grant, “we now statute governing when the public groups and the like to speak about expansion of parks and recreational stand at the precipice of some major can address the council, and the limi- various issues. activities. aesthetic changes” in the central busi- tations placed on those comments. In her own remarks, Mrs. Samuel Before an overflow crowd at the ness district. He expressed his hope Presently, there is an opportunity at called her year as Mayor an “excit- Municipal Building that included six that the improvements “will put the start of each meeting when resi- ing” one in which “we accomplished former Mayors and assorted local Scotch Plains Towne Centre on the dents can comment or ask questions a great deal in a short amount of and state officials, Mr. Marks be- map as an alternative to regional about any item on that evening’s time,” including the passage of the came the last Township Mayor cho- malls and other nearby shopping dis- printed agenda. Open Space referendum last Novem- Cheri Rogowsky for The Times sen by his fellow Council members, BEAMING WITH PRIDE…Newly sworn-in Scotch Plains Mayor Martin L. tricts.” At the end of each meeting, there is ber, the Ashbrook Reservation park Marks is joined by his daughter, Casey Marks, son, Jeffrey Marks and wife, Lori with the first direct mayoral election The new Mayor also promised “no- also time set aside for the public to agreement with Union County, and Marks. Mayor Marks, who was sworn in on Sunday, promises a more open and 10 months away. ticeable changes from last year,” in- speak on any matter, whether or not the grants for downtown develop- accessible township government, vows to hold the line on taxes, and pledges to His selection, on a 4-1 vote, with cluding a vow not to bring important it was on the agenda. Admitting he ment, pocket parks and roadway continue development of the downtown business district and expansion of parks Democrat Tarquin Jay Bromley dis- issues before the council during its had always thought the present rule CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 and recreational activities. senting, formally sealed the Republi- abbreviated summer schedule. cans’ resumption of control of the Last August, Council Republicans governing body two months after criticized the Democratic majority Frank Rossi’s election to the Council for voting to approve the ballot refer- Officials Consider Options to Ease Congestion, gave the GOP a 3-2 majority. endum on directly electing the Mayor Presiding over a meeting that at a time when then-Township Attor- matched the day’s sunny and mild ney Andrew M. Baron was on vaca- Hazards at Raritan-Rahway Road Intersection weather, Mayor Marks, 37, said the tion. Many residents who might have five Council members, despite dif- had an opinion on the matter also By FRED ROSSI light, but at its conference meeting placing an officer at the intersection of complaints and concerns about its fering political backgrounds, “have could have been out of town at the Specially Written for The Times on Monday night, council members “is viable but also a very expensive operations. one thing that unifies us: we are all time. Progress is being made towards a took a dim view of that option. alternative” to a traffic light. A num- Mr. Atkins said Associated Hu- committed to making our little piece Turning to the issue of property solution for the dangerous and con- “No one down there wants a traffic ber of intersections in the area, he mane Society of Newark-Hillside had of the world, Scotch Plains, a better taxes, the subject of a good deal of gested intersection of Raritan Road light,” said Deputy Mayor William noted, are congested during the rush recently provided the township with place. Now on some issues, we may contention last year, Mr. Marks said and Rahway Road in Scotch Plains, F. McClintock. hours, and “police resources would a proposal that was higher than Gar- not share the same perspective on that, unlike the 1999 Democratic-led although the Township Council and Mayor Martin L. Marks listed sev- be drained if utilized in this matter.” den State Kennels’ present fee and how to get to that better place, yet the Council, “this council will not pro- the Police Department differ on the eral alternatives to the traffic light The cost of placing a senior patrol- higher than a proposal Associated commitment is there nonetheless.” pose a 6.5 percent municipal tax preferable course to follow. option, including re-striping the road- man at an intersection for one hour in Humane had given the Township Focusing on issues uniting the increase this year (and) this council A year ago, local residents told the way in an effort to slow the speed of the morning and one hour in the several years ago. council, Mr. Marks spoke first about will not enact a 5.4 percent munici- council of their concerns about the automobiles, especially on Raritan evening during each day of the work An effort will be made to see if parks and recreation issues, and pal tax increase this year.” intersection on the south side of town, Road; removal of several trees to week could cost as much as $20,000 Associated Humane, which has thanked Democratic Councilwoman He said he has asked township which is the scene of frequent traffic increase visibility; the placement of annually, once periodic overtime pay worked in Westfield, Mountainside Geri M. Samuel, who served as Mayor managers to prepare “a very tight backups and also a number of acci- signs on Raritan Road warning of the is added in, Chief O’Brien said, add- and Cranford, would be willing to last year, for “just about single- budget” for 2000. dents. upcoming dangerous intersection; ing that this would “be a financial modify its proposal. handedly” securing a deal with Union Mayor Marks also outlined some Rahway Road has become a con- urging homeowners at or near the drain on the township.” Separately, the Park Avenue Cy- County to lease 22 acres of land in the of the ways he hopes to make local duit for area drivers to travel to and intersection to first consult with the In other matters, Township Man- clists bicycle club has contacted the Ashbrook Reservation for a park and government “kinder, gentler, more from Edison, while drivers turning township before installing any fenc- ager Thomas E. Atkins told the coun- township government about setting a ballfields. user friendly.” onto Raritan Road from Rahway Road ing that may impede motorists’ sight cil that officials were continuing to date for its annual Freddie Spencer He also pledged to “enhance our In a symbolic gesture he said was often do not see oncoming vehicles lines, and, perhaps, stationing a po- seek potential animal control service Memorial Bicycle Race. existing parks and playgrounds.” aimed at having “a little less formal- until the last moment. lice officer to direct traffic during the alternatives to Stirling-based Gar- The group, which canceled its 1999 Calling for the year 2000 to be ity in these chambers,” Mr. Marks Police Chief Thomas F. O’Brien rush hours. den State Kennels, the current pro- race due to planning difficulties, is known as the Year of Recreation in put the Mayor’s gavel in his desk favors the installation of a traffic Chief O’Brien said the option of vider of such services and the subject CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 Varied Tasks Handled by Scotch Plains-Fanwood BOE in 1999; However, Dealing With Burgeoning Enrollment Steals the Show By SUSAN M. DYCKMAN relief and satisfaction as representa- Specially Written for The Times tives from the Union County Following is a synopsis of the is- Superintendent’s Office concluded sues addressed during Scotch Plains- their monitoring of Scotch Plains- Fanwood Board of Education meet- Fanwood school facilities on behalf ings in the past year. of the state. The monitoring team January found the district to be in compliance Staff and students returned from with state requirements. the holiday break with a new contract February between the school board and the The board adopted the 1999-2000 Scotch Plains-Fanwood Education school calendar which called for a Association (SPFEA) following week-long winter break for students nearly 12 months of negotiations that in February. Three days of the week saw the union enact a job action and were designated professional devel- authorize a strike. opment days for staff members. The search continued for new prin- The board also received word that cipals at Scotch Plains-Fanwood High state funding for the 1999-00 school School (SPFHS) and Park Middle year would rise approximately 5 per- School to succeed retiring adminis- cent to $3,573,690 — less than 9 trators with a collective 51 years of percent of the district’s overall $44.5 experience. million budget. Dr. David Heisey was chosen to The first of many discussions on take the helm at SPFHS, while Rocco standardized testing took place in Collucci, a Westfield resident, was late February as board members and tapped to take the reins at Park School. administrators hashed over the re- Administrators breathed sighs of CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 Cheri Rogowsky for The Times INDEX MURAL ART...Student Justine Brown poses next to a mural of “Charlotte’s Cheri Rogowsky for The Times Web” that adorned the wall of Evergreen Elementary School media center A&E...... Page 21 Editorial ...... Page 4 Religious ...... Page 9 LET’S GET GOING...Matt Messina and Jenn Miller are shown here before earlier this year. Created as a gift to the school by Scotch Plains-Fanwood High Business ...... Page 17 Mountainside Page 3 Social ...... Page 6 heading off to Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School senior prom held last June at School art students, murals were painted to feature characters from children’s County ...... Page 2 Obituary ...... Page 10 Sports ...... Page 13 the Berkeley Plaza in Berkeley Heights. books. CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK Page 12 Thursday, January 6, 2000 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Westfield Town Council School Board Juggles Reappoints Attorney, Judge Varied Tasks in 1999 By PAUL J. PEYTON mond. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 every grade, but no leveling in En- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader Among the volunteer appoint- sults of the 1998 eighth-grade Early glish. With the rumblings of a political ments, Mayor Jardim’s appointment Warning Test (EWT), now known as Dr. Crews advocated de-leveling battle likely on the horizon, all but of Sal Antonelli as Chairman of the the Grade Eight Proficiency Assess- as a means of allowing teachers to two of the 60-plus appointments pro- Recreation Commission, as well as ment (GEPA); eleventh grade High “better manage the affective and so- posed by Mayor Thomas C. Jardim Mr. Antonelli’s reappointment to the School Proficiency Assessment cial aspects of classrooms made up of were approved during the Town commission for another three years, (HSPA), and fourth-grade Elemen- young adolescents.” Some board Council’s reorganization meeting tary School Performance Assessment members criticized the seemingly failed to gain a single Republican (ESPA). held Tuesday night. vote and thus failed, 5-4. lopsided information presented by Prior to the meeting, Democrats Seeing room for improvement al- the administration in favor of de- “I was disappointed in the way the most everywhere, reading scores on told The Westfield Leader they feared Republicans treated me, but that’s leveling. the GEPA were of particular concern Also criticized was the district’s that several town officials would not politics,” Mr. Antonelli told The given discrepancies between the per- gain support for reappointment from Leader. He served five years on the waiver system. By allowing parents formances of students at Park and to move their children into Level the Republican majority on the coun- commission. Terrill Middle Schools. cil. One at will, the present system of He thanked both former Mayor At Board Member Jean grouping students was significantly However, in the end, the council Cheri Rogowsky for The Times Garland “Bud” Boothe, who first McAllister’s urging, the board re- watered down. reappointed Town Attorney William appointed him to the Commission, NEW MEMBER…Republican Thomas P. Ryan, Jr., second from right, enjoys solved to oppose the mandatory struc- S. Jeremiah, 2nd, by an 8-0-1 vote. his first day as a member of the Fanwood Borough Council. He was sworn in The mantra of “raising the bar” for and Mayor Jardim, who re-appointed tured learning experiences outlined all students was a popular theme Third Ward Councilman Neil F. during the governing body’s reorganization meeting New Year’s Day, along with him three years ago. Mayor Louis C. Jung and Councilman Stuart S. Kline. Joining Mr. Ryan, in the administrative code regarding throughout the discussions. Most dis- Sullivan abstained as a protest of He said he was proud of his recom- pictured left to right, are: Assemblyman Richard H. Bagger, Councilwoman the state’s school-to-work program cussion participants agreed that suc- how the appointment process was mendation for a joint commission- Karen M. Schurtz and Assemblyman Alan M. Augustine. Mr. Augustine within the Cross Curriculum Con- cess there depends strongly on the conducted by Mayor Jardim. resident committee to work on a administered the oath of office to Mr. Ryan. tent Standards. teacher. Democrats said they had heard modified Municipal Pool and Park The resolution also opposed anno- June Republicans were not happy with improvement plan. He also noted tation of high-school diplomas After weeks of discussion, the board Mr. Jeremiah. that as Chairman of the commission’s awarded to students with disabilities ultimately voted 6-3 to eliminate the Second Ward Councilman Mat- Grants Committee, he was able to Louis C. Jung Takes Oath who meet alternate graduation re- practice of leveling sixth-grade En- thew P. Albano, a Republican, said help secure over $200,000 in Union quirements. glish classes at Terrill School begin- only that some GOP council mem- March ning September 1999; and to elimi- County “Pocket Park” grant money. Of Office as Fanwood Mayor The board approved a tentative bers had “lost confidence in him and “I felt my time was well spent on nate leveling in seventh-grade En- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 $44,551,453 budget for the 1999- decided to go in another direction.” the commission,” he said. glish at Terrill School beginning in Since Mayor Jardim had indicated government the same $120-per-hour Fanwood Volunteer Rescue Squad. 2000 school year, a 1.8 percent in- September 2000. Those classes were Fourth Ward Councilwoman Janis Mr. Whitaker and Llewyellen Fisher crease over the prior school budget. he would not consider another attor- fee as Mr. Estis, who had served as already heterogeneously grouped at Fried Weinstein was reappointed to a Borough Attorney since 1988. were re-appointed as the governing The spending plan called for an over- ney, provided Mr. Jeremiah wanted three-year term on the Recreation Park School. Eighth-grade English Democratic former Council Presi- body’s representatives to the Planning all 2.99 percent increase in the school students will continue to be split into to continue in this role, Councilman Commission, along with Debbie dent William E. Populus, Jr. said he Board and to the Union County Rev- tax levy. Albano said the GOP decided to vote enue Sharing Committee, respectively. two levels at both schools. Judd, who was named to the three- was opposed to borough residents pay- Among the academic improve- It was decided two-tier leveling in in favor of the appointment. The year term of second alternate. ing for both an attorney and another Borough officials for 2000 were an- ments built into the budget were pro- reason for this, Mr. Albano explained, individual to serve as special counsel. nounced, as well as members of local math across all three grades will Also failing to gain council ap- visions for staffing increases at the remain in place at both Park and was that Mr. Jeremiah would have proval for reappointment was David Republicans staunchly defended the boards, commissions and committees, teacher and supervisory levels; ex- appointment of Mr. Coronato, a one- plus standing council committees. Terrill schools. remained in the post as a “hold over” Judd to the Downtown Westfield pansion of the world language pro- Board Members Thomas Russo, appointment. time GOP candidate for council, as In addition, resolutions were passed Corporation Board of Directors. designating the governing body’s gram at the middle schools; expan- Edward J. Saridaki, Jr. and Mrs. Municipal Judge William L. well as the special counsel position. In sion of the art and music program at Mr. Judd was replaced by Salvatore his new capacity, Mr. Estis will assist agenda and regular meeting dates, of- McAllister voted against the pro- Brennan was given a full, three-year Caruana to the resident slot on the with such matters as finalizing the ficial media and official depositories the elementary and middle school posal. term by a 5-4 tally, as veteran Second special improvement district board. borough’s revised zoning ordinance, for borough funds for the year 2000. levels; expansion of the middle school In other business, the board ac- Ward Councilman James J. Gruba Also appointed was Douglas T. which is scheduled to be introduced The Times of Scotch Plains-Fanwood extracurricular athletics program; en- cepted 50 grant applications totaling broke ranks and joined Democrats to Schwarz, a former Planning Board soon. was again named among the official hanced professional development $53,156 from teachers across the dis- support the nomination. Chairman. He will fill the property Councilman Ryan, a fellow attor- media for borough advertising. opportunities; and technology im- trict who were eager to take advan- Councilman Albano said he was owner representative vacancy on the ney, described Mr. Coronato as having In his address to colleagues and provements such as computer labs at tage of the Union County Board of “shocked” that Judge Brennan was “a fine intellect” and “superior organi- members of the community, Mr. Jung the middle and high-school levels. Chosen Freeholders’ Access 2000 board. thanked former Mayor Connelly for Board Member Richard M. Meade re-appointed. Mr. Albano, who While GOP members did not have zation” skills. He added that an indi- technology grant program. knows attorneys who have appeared vidual had also served as special coun- “13 consecutive years of service to was alone in his opposition to the The board elected to hire a profes- any negative comments on Mr. Judd’s Fanwood as a councilwoman and before Judge Brennan, said he has sel during the administration of late tentative budget, which came in at sional consultant to study district performance, Democrats noted that former Fanwood Mayor Patricia mayor,” and looked back on the $352,398 less than Superintendent asked for third party opinions on the Mr. Judd served as Treasurer of Fourth community’s triumphs and tribulations facilities’ ability to house the grow- MacDonald Kuran, for the same pur- of Schools Dr. Carol B. Choye’s origi- ing student population, which is ex- Judge’s performance on the bench. Ward Councilman Lawrence A. pose of wrapping up borough busi- during 1999. nal recommendation. He told council members that he is Goldman’s reelection campaign in ness. Among last year’s highlights were pected to reach nearly 5,100 students The Fanwood representative called by 2004-2005. Present enrollment is “not hearing good things about our 1998. Mr. Kline emphasized that Mr. the Fanwood Memorial Library’s tran- it “hypocritical” to approve a near- judge.” Coronato is a partner in a “prominent sition to full automation; development approximately 4,500 students. In terms of Mayoral appointments, four percent increase in teachers’ sala- Board members sought the pro- Mayor Jardim said both Judge Mayor Jardim appointed a new TV regional law firm” and that the special of the Fanwood Business and Profes- ries under the December 1998 con- sional Association (FBPA); initial fessional assessment to supplement Brennan and Mr. Jeremiah “have Advisory Board to begin working on counsel position would only be for a tract settlement and not budget the short period of time. work on both an expansion to The the information provided by the Fa- done an outstanding job for this enhancing programming and the pro- means to pay for it by approving the cilities and Enrollment Task Force town.” Councilman Joel Whitaker observed Chelsea at Fanwood and the Watson duction of TV-36 as a community- that Mr. Kline is a Fanwood resident Road pocket park and the debut of the superintendent’s original proposal. report submitted to Dr. Choye in Republicans stated they had not wide cable access channel. Mary and therefore familiar with the bor- Millennium Clock. April June 1998. received the appointment list from Withers and Todd Evans were re- ough, adding that “everyone has to Other principal events that shaped Seven candidates vied for three, While no specific recommendation the Mayor until Friday night. They appointed to three- and two-year start somewhere.” He also noted that Fanwood in the final year of the 20th three-year seats — one in Fanwood, was made by the volunteer task force, objected to not being brought into the terms on the Planning Board, respec- Mr. Coronato’s appointment would not century were the protracted Dean Oil two in Scotch Plains — on the board. the majority of participants supported process from the beginning, noting tively. Mr. Evans will serve as second be accompanied by a salary increase in site hearings before the Planning Candidates had several opportuni- movement of the fifth grade into the that most of the appointments re- alternate on the board. the Borough Attorney’s position. Board; the record heat wave and ties to present their views prior to middle schools to open up space at the quired council consent. During his annual address, Mayor Mr. Whitaker was subsequently drought which swept New Jersey last the April 20 election during the elementary level. summer and Tropical Storm Floyd in annual Candidates’ Night at SPFHS They said they should have had Jardim said that in the new year, he elected as the new Council President In June, the board signed a two- in a 5-to-1 vote. In addition to his GOP September. and at smaller gatherings hosted by year agreement with ServiceMaster more than four days prior to the will appoint a special task force to “Our local emergency forces shined meeting to review the list of appoint- colleagues, Mr. Whitaker drew sup- community groups. Management Services Company of look at a comprehensive redevelop- port from Councilwoman Schurtz, who again as our police department, rescue Fanwood resident Jessica Simpson ments. ment plan for the area bounded by squad, fire department, as well as Pub- Downers Grove, Ill., to manage the praised his past leadership and active bested challenger Victoria Manduca, custodial, grounds and maintenance Councilman Sullivan stated that Central Avenue, Grove Street and role on the Planning Board, and Coun- lic Works, did a tremendous job in who was making her third bid for the obtaining the consent of all council South Avenue. He noted that the cilwoman Mitchell. Councilman Kline responding to all emergencies result- work of the district. Expected to save board during the 1999 campaign. Mrs. the district $6,335 annually, the con- members is the correct process to Housing Commission, which he cre- called Mr. Whitaker a “very forceful, ing from the storm. We are truly fortu- Simpson is presently serving her sec- follow when making municipal ap- very strong” voice on the governing nate to have such dedicated and ca- tract with an outside firm was de- ated last year, “has identified dozens ond full term as a board member. signed to provide safer, cleaner sites pointments. He said the fact that and dozens of houses in barely liv- body, as well as a “committed advo- pable people in Fanwood,” Mayor Jung said. In Scotch Plains, incumbent Ed- for students and staff; implement a Mayor Jardim did not follow this able condition in that area.” cate.” ward J. Saridaki, Jr. and former procedure was a “detriment” to the Later in the meeting, the annual He then offered kudos to all the work order system that would track Mayor Jardim also said he will borough’s volunteers, calling them “the Board President Dr. Donald E. maintenance needs; reduce costs in town. oath of office was administered by recommend employment of a full- Mayor Jung to Fanwood Fire Chief backbone of our community.” Sheldon defeated two-term incum- purchasing supply items; and en- Mayor Jardim later called the ar- time planning professional to serve John Piccola and to officers of the Looking ahead, the new Mayor de- bent Morris H. “Butch” Gillet along hance training for maintenance/cus- gument on the appointment process the town. The individual would over- fined the governing body’s top priori- with newcomers Dominick Bratti todial staff members. “hogwash” during a heated exchange see both planning and economic de- ties for 2000 as continuation of down- and Ava McNamara. with Councilman Sullivan, as wit- velopment activities in the town. He town improvements and the upgrad- Mr. Saridaki is now serving in The last six months of the Scotch Plains ing of local parks. The downtown ini- his second term on the board. Dr. nessed by reporters after Tuesday’s said the town is expected to complete school board wrap up will meeting. improvements to several town parks Town Council tiatives, he said, would include aes- Sheldon, now board vice president, “Don’t be hoodwinked by the pro- and to finish work on what he said thetic improvements, further growth lost his bid for re-election in 1998. appear next week. of the FBPA and the pending adoption He is now serving in his third term. cess,” Mayor Jardim commented to will be a “first-class Web site” for the CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Mr. Sullivan. proposing Sunday, May 28 as the race of the revised zoning ordinance. The school budget passed by a town on the Internet. Standing council committees were margin of 1,757 to 1,079 votes. While Councilman Albano told The In conclusion, he said the govern- date. Mr. Atkins said he will consult with announced for the year 2000 as fol- 115 more voters participated in the Leader that Mayor Jardim “did not ing body “will continue to work on lows: Scotch Plains discharge his responsibilities prop- township officials and local busi- • 1999 school board elections, most of moving Westfield in the right direc- Administration and Finance: those voted against the budget. erly by failing to consult on the ap- nesses whose operations may be af- tion.” He said the council owes it “to fected by the race prior to making a Councilman Kline, Chairman; Coun- Dr. Choye identified assessment Reorganization pointments with the council and he cilwoman Mitchell and Councilman ourselves at the dawn of this new recommendation. (testing) as a means of improving CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 failed the voters (in this regard).” Populus. century to lift our sights higher; to Mayor Marks has made a number • educational programs as one of the improvements. Regarding other employee appoint- create a community with a long-term Public Safety Committee: Coun- In other business, the council unani- of other appointments in the early cilwoman Schurtz, Chairwoman; district’s top priorities for 1999-2000. ments, Mayor Jardim said he hopes vision; to redefine a sense of purpose days of his tenure. He will serve as She also emphasized reading/lan- mously approved the appointments of the candidate for Town Administra- Councilman Kline and Councilwoman Douglas W. Hansen as Township At- for this community. This is our re- Class I member this year and Con- Mitchell. guage arts/writing, communication, tor, as recommended by a bi-partisan sponsibility and it is our opportunity.” struction Official/Zoning Officer Rob- • technology and professional devel- torney and Andrew M. Baron, his pre- Public Works: Councilman decessor, as Assistant Township Attor- search committee which he appointed, ert LaCosta will serve as Class II Populus, Chairman; Councilman opment. She indicated the district will meet with the full council in member this year on the Township was looking hard at bringing in ney. Joseph Perfilio was re-appointed Whitaker, Councilwoman Schurtz and to a new three-year term as Municipal closed session this Tuesday night. See It All on the Web: Planning Board. Mayor Jung. more English-certified teachers at Re-appointed town officials in- Marcia Anderson, Andrew Port, • the middle school level to strengthen Judge. Brian Levin was named Mu- Land Use and Historic Preserva- nicipal Prosecutor, while Randolph cluded Prosecutor Rafael Betancourt www.goleader.com Guy Celantano and Cynthia Lea Kuntz tion: Councilman Whitaker, Chairman; the program. have been appointed to three-year Brause was named Public Defender. and Public Defender Michael Dia- Councilwoman Schurtz and Council- The superintendent also reviewed There were several lighthearted mo- terms on the Township Environmen- man Ryan. the district’s response to the tragedy tal Commission, while Cathy • ments that characterized the spirit of Education, Health and Welfare: at Columbine High School in the day’s proceedings, which was at- Budzinski was named an alternate Councilwoman Mitchell, Chair- Littleton, Colo. which started with a tended by well over 100 people, includ- member. woman; Councilmen Ryan and special meeting of the local Crisis ing former Scotch Plains Mayors Mauro Patricia Hambleton and Lynn Populus. • Management Team. The team draws Checcio, Gabriel Spera, Joan Papen, Baratucci were re-appointed to five- Recreation and Community Ser- together leadership from the elemen- Irene Schmidt, Robert Johnston and year terms on the Township Recre- vices: Councilman Ryan, Chairman; tary, middle and high schools, guid- Albert Theurer, Fanwood Mayor Louis ation Commission. Councilmen Kline and Whitaker. ance counselors, Resolve Commu- Jung, Assemblymen Alan Augustine nity Counseling Center representa- and Joel Weingarten, and Scotch Plains- Replace Your Old Furnace Now! tives, local police, Director of Pupil Fanwood School Superintendent Dr. Services Eleanor Henry and Assis- Carol Choye. tant Superintendent for Instruction Mayor Marks, an endodontist, made Don’t Pay Anything For 12 Months! Dr. John Crews. a number of breezy comments through- ...no payment & NO INTEREST for 1 year! The group intended to take a fresh out the meeting, including calling on a look at the crisis prevention and safety handful of attendees — ranging from measures in place in district schools. council members Samuel and William Our offer is very straight Call Ketzenberg & Org to May F. McClintock to several family mem- forward. Get rid of that schedule a free survey. (908) bers — to stand up so the audience At the board’s May 3 reorganiza- could see people who “have sat in my headache and get a YORK 928-0800 or visit our tion meeting, Theresa Larkin, serv- chair for a root canal and lived to tell high efficiency furnace. Not showroom at 615 Central ing in her second term as a board about it.” member, was named president, while Prior to making his formal remarks only do you have peace of Avenue, Westfield to see the newly re-elected Dr. Sheldon was after his swearing-in, Mr. Marks pre- mind, you actually save up to latest equipment from YORK. endorsed as vice president. sented a plaque of appreciation to former ½ of your operating costs and ***** Public debate over leveling took Mayor Samuel, with whom he had sev- Ketzenberg & Org has been serving the off in May as hundreds of parents eral well-publicized feuds last year. receive a cash rebate also. Central NJ area since 1947 with over spoke passionately about the pros “Geri and I have had our moments,” 100,000 installations. and cons of grouping students by he admitted, “but we understand that Pay as low as $39.90/month academic ability. It was the disparity that’s politics. I consider Geri a friend,” the Mayor said, adding that, “I haven’t after one year. Our high quality between leveling practices and Park Since and Terrill Middle Schools that fo- seen any other Mayor put as much time YORK furnaces come with a 1947 cused board and public attention on into the job as Geri.” 5 year parts & labor warranty, the issue. The council will hold its regular meet- Whereas Terrill grouped students ings on the second and fourth Tuesdays so you also don't have worry into two levels in both Math and of each month, except in July and Au- about repair costs for 5 years. 615 CentralWestfield Avenue English in grades six, seven and eight, gust. The first regular meeting of the Park offered two levels in Math in new year will be Tuesday, January 11 at (908) 928-0800 8 p.m. CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK Page 2 Thursday, January 6, 2000 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Freeholder Sullivan Sets Programs for Union County’s Senior Citizens Agenda for County in 2000 Top Agenda for New Freeholder Chairman By DANIEL P. SULLIVAN working with our municipalities and ing for low-income residents in the re- est possible bond rating from Wall By DEBORAH MADISON broaden local transportation services Specially Written for The Times Editor’s Note: The following is the the private sector, we provided the tail sector. Working in partnership with Street, which is the stamp of approval for seniors. Senior Scholars will of- speech of the new Union County Free- ELIZABETH – Entering their money to revitalize these areas or to the City of Elizabeth, over 2,500 Union on our fiscal management of county fer lifelong learning scholarships to holder Chairman Daniel P. Sullivan continue to assist beautiful thriving County residents have obtained jobs at government. fourth year as the majority party in senior citizens in Union County. during last Sunday’s reorganization downtowns such as Cranford, West- Jersey Gardens. We have created programs that no Union County government, Demo- Allowing seniors greater mobility meeting. field and Summit. This program has Under Democratic leadership, Union previous freeholder board ever envi- crats on the Board of Chosen Free- through better public transportation * * * * * resulted in new businesses, new jobs County’s Welfare rolls were reduced by sioned. The voters as well as Wall Street holders are setting another ambi- will be one of the main areas of focus Union County enters the 21st century and a renewed sense of pride as our more than 25 percent since 1998. Nearly have approved our management of tious year in 2000. in the next year, Mr. Sullivan said in in a position of unparalleled strength downtowns rebound. 400 former recipients have obtained county government. We’ve cut crime Freeholder Daniel P. Sullivan, be- his speech. and prosperity. We have record low Two years ago, this freeholder board employment, moving from dependence and improved education. But now we ginning his second term in three “Our office has already invested unemployment and a high level of job and Sheriff Ralph Froehlich created a to independence thanks to our jobs train- must go further. Today we set the first years as Freeholder Chairman, set $2.8 million in matching grants to creation throughout the county- espe- municipal transport program designed ing programs. brick in the foundation of a new county the direction for the board during the school districts, which will ensure cially in urban areas that were neglected to keep local police on the streets. Last Under Democratic leadership, we government for a new century. annual reorganizational meeting held that all students will have access to for many years. year, the federal government reported have a financially viable resource re- Let’s talk about our fixture. January 2 in the Chambers of Supe- computers and high-speed Internet We’ve seen a former landfill in Eliza- that crime in Union County was re- covery facility. We avoided millions of Today, we must recognize that the rior Court Assignment Judge Ed- connections by the end of the year,” beth become the tremendously success- duced by a full 5 percent. We have also dollars in lost revenues and the possible very nature of our society is changing. ward W. Beglin. ful Jersey Gardens mall, creating thou- put criminals to work through the default on hundreds of millions of The fastest growing segment of our Freeholder Sullivan stated in his ad- sands of new jobs and mi11ions of Prior to his speech, Democrat dress. Sheriff’s SLAP program, which has bonded debt. In the process, we low- population is men and women over the James S. LaCorte, who defeated Re- dollars in revenue for the City of saved the county and its municipalities ered garbage-tipping fees by 40 per- age of 60. Democrats changed the very Freeholder Sullivan also pledged E1izabeth. publican Linda Lee-Kelly for the to continue funding Union County’s millions of dollars and supplied more cent. fabric of our society by creating Social Office of Surrogate; Democrats Linda Large corporations like Merck and than 40,000 hours of labor. We accomplished all of this while Security and Medicare, ensuring better many open space and “Project Pocket Schering-Plough are investing billions County government worked closely cutting the county’s portion of property longer lives for millions of older Ameri- d. Stender, Nicholas P. Scutari, and Park” projects, a program he started of dollars in their facilities here. Angel Estrada, who defeated Repub- with the private sector to create the taxes every year since 1997 and de- cans. in 1998. When Democrats took control of this Retail Skills Institute at the Jersey Gar- creasing our reliance on property tax In the year 2000, Union County gov- licans Wally Shackell, Al Dill and For the Office of Surrogate, Mr. freeholder board in 1997, we laid out a dens mall. The institute provides train- revenues. We continue to have the high- Richard Revilla for the three-year LaCorte is replacing Ann Conti who vision of Union County as a great place CONTINUED ON PAGE 7 freeholder seats in November, took passed away in July. Mr. LaCorte to live work and raise a family. Through their oaths of office. stated in his address that Mrs. Conti hard work and a proactive approach to This is Mr. LaCorte’s first term as raised the Surrogate’s Office to a government, we have reached this goal Surrogate, Freeholder Stender’s term, higher standard to which he would and have succeeded in making Union Vidbel’s Olde Tyme Circus Big Hit Freeholder Scutari’s second term and aspire to in her memory. County government an active, ener- Freeholder Estrada’s first term. Freeholder Stender said that the getic part of our communities. By virtue of the Democrats victory, key for her third term would be to We’ve improved and expanded ser- At Annual First Night Celebration the party will continue its 9-0 major- continue the reshaping of the role of vices. We’ve worked with our munici- ity on the board. freeholder from “ceremonial” to “pro- palities and the private sector and com- By KIM KINTER snaked around into the adjacent park- During the late spring and through- More than 200 guests turned out active.” Freeholder Stender enumer- peted furiously for state and federal Specially Written for The Westfield Leader ing lot at the front of the Armory out the summer, the circus is booked for the ceremony, along with Master dollars. We’ve cut taxes and improved WESTFIELD — During the sum- building. with one-day performances up and ated many of the goals for the Free- the quality of life for our families. of Ceremonies Charlotte DeFilippo, holders in 2000, including imple- mer, it moves from town to town and And, as the doors opened and the down the East Coast, with many per- Chairwoman of the Democratic Com- And now, our innovative, nationally performs under a canvas tent. But on crowd flowed in, the old, worn and formances in Massachusetts and New menting a master traffic plan, im- recognized programs have raised the mittee of Union County and Judge proving mass transportation, creat- December 31, Vidbel’s Olde Tyme quaint wooden circus benches were Jersey, Mr. Meredith said. But the bar for excellence in county govern- quickly filled with kids and their circus travels with a tent and is lim- Beglin, Jr. ing cleaner air and establishing stable ment. Circus was set up under the high Freeholder Sullivan was inducted funding sources for open space ceiling of the Westfield National families. By show time for the first ited to only selected indoor perfor- When we initiated Access 2000, we performance people were standing, mances during the winter, he pointed as Chairman of the board, replacing projects. issued this challenge: by the end of the Guard Armory. Freeholder Nicholas Scutari, who Freeholder Scutari listed the many year 2000, every classroom in Union One of the most popular and while children sat on the floor in out. served as Chairman in 1999. Free- past accomplishments of the Board County would have computers and ac- crowded spots for the younger crowd front of the benches. The circus was founded about 16 holder Alexander Mirabella was in- of Chosen Freeholders such as jobs, cess to the Internet. Teachers would and their parents who attended First Performers from the Windom, years ago by Joyce and Al Vidbel, ducted as the Vice Chairman. computers, playgrounds, parks and receive the training and assistance to Night in 1999, the circus proved to be N.Y.-based traveling circus could not who both had been performers with Freeholder Sullivan enumerated improved roads and bridges. bring the world of computers and tech- a big hit again this year. have asked for a more enthusiasti- the nationally known Ringling Bros. the main goals of the Freeholders for “The voters have showed us that nology to their classrooms. Julia Black, Event Organizer for cally attentive crowd. They clapped, Circus, explained Mr. Meredith. The the year, which included furnishing they like what we have accom- Since then, we have invested $2.8 show generally features several ani- every classroom with computers by plished,” he stated in his address. million for the children of Union County. mal acts, including horses, birds and the end of the year, and improving Freeholder Estrada, the first His- I’m proud to say today that our goal will a comedy dog act, aerial acts and services for senior citizens. With a panic to be elected to the Board of be met by the end of this year. Our various clowns. Performers in the program called “Senior Focus,” Chosen Freeholders in Union County, children have been given a head start on show live throughout the country. Union County will offer grants to mentioned that his Cuban back- their future in the Information Age. Not all acts and performers made municipalities for the capital costs ground has given him a particularly The Freeholders Scholars program, the trek to Westfield for First Night. associated with the building, repair introduced last year by Chairman Nick The one-ring circus on December acute awareness of the hardships of Scutari, has no equal in the State of and expansion of senior centers. all people and pledged to represent 31 featured mostly clowns, a comedy “Seniors in Motion” will provide New Jersey. This freeholder board is dog act and two aerial acts. the needs of all Union County resi- paying the tuition at Union County vehicles to local communities to dents from every culture. The highlight for kids was the College for eligible students maintain- various clown acts, including the first ing a “B” average or better. It’s helping clown of the night who opened the families manage the cost of a college education and is allowing our work show. He got lots of laughter from the IS SOMEONE SNORING force to improve its long-term potential crowd when he motioned for four to earn money and find better jobs. people to move in closer together for There are over 100 students presently a picture, and, in mock frustration, IN YOUR HOUSE? receiving their college education at UCC finally put masking tape around them free of charge. I am pleased to say that to get a better picture. And when the Symptoms of snoring, sleep apnea or disturbed sleep include: we will continue awarding Freeholder tape came off…so did a woman’s bra, Scholarships this year. much to the delight of the crowd. • Morning headaches, jaw pain • Migraines Our tremendously successful “Project A surprising treat was an aerial act • Chronic Fatigue, irritable • Anxiety/Depression Pocket Parks” program has provided by Susan Vidbel. With a rope and no • Forgetfulness • Chronic Pains more than $3 million for municipal Ingrid McKinley for The Westfield Leader and The Times net or mat below for safety above the parks, athletic fields, recreation facili- THAT’S ENTERTAINING...Johnny Piers shows off the skills of the Muttville hard cement floor of the Westfield ties and open space over the past two Antics during a performance of the Vidbel’s Olde Tyme Circus at First Night Armory, Ms. Vidbel performed some NON-SURGICAL TREATMENT AVAILABLE WITH ORAL APPLIANCES years. We have also improved every Westfield. masterful tricks that inspired aahs for more information call: county playground with safer, better First Night Westfield and Wellness laughed and oohed and aahed at the even from the parents in the crowd. equipment. Director for the Westfield Y, said all close-up views of the antics of vari- A comedy dog act concluded the In fact, our focus on open space and three 45-minute performances of the ous clowns and aerial acts. 45-minute performance with some WESTFIELD ORAL SURGERY recreation has been unmatched by any traveling circus were packed, with Alan Meredith, Marketing Direc- active pooches, including a wayward other freeholder board. In recognition Bassett Hound that enjoyed wander- SSOCIATES of this, we will elevate our Division of standing room only. The circus, which tor of the circus who lives in A , P.C. Parks and Recreation into a full depart- was a newcomer to First Night 1999, Lavallette, said earlier last week be- ing into the crowd. The other dogs also played to big audiences last year. fore the circus set up that the per- enjoyed climbing all over their owner PHILIP R. GERON, DMD, FAAOMS ment within county government to bet- ter meet the recreational needs of our At 6:40 p.m. on December 31 this formers enjoy being a part of the First and showing off to the fourth annual Board Certification SDDS • NJ Specialty Permit # 3102 residents. year — before First Night Westfield Night festivities and noted that last First Night Westfield audience with Downtown Union County has in- officially kicked off at 7 p.m. - there year they were impressed with the tricks that include going up and down 908 233-8088 vested more than $5 million in our local was already a line for the circus that turn-out and enthusiasm of those at- a portable slide and forming a canine shopping and business districts. By traveled down the sidewalk and tending. conga line. 320 LENOX AVENUE • WESTFIELD

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By ROBERT F. VIGLIANTI facility across the highway. Ninety- join either these fine organizations, tive difference. Yelling that the sky is Editor’s Note: The following is five percent of the cost was funded by the Council has increased the cloth- falling serves no ones interest. Mountainside Mayor Robert F. the NJDOT. This will not only pro- ing allowance for members of the Thus I urge we start this new era on Viglianti’s speech at Tuesday night’s vide us with 40-plus permit com- Fire Company and also now pays for a positive note and that we, Mayor, reorganization meeting. muter spaces, but also increase the the volunteers attending training Council, staff and residents work to- parking for library patrons and it will drills. The council has financially gether to not only continue to im- * * * * * Contrary to the constant dissatis- also be available to the library eve- assisted the Rescue Squad, to pay its prove our community, but to some nings and on weekends. The library members a per call stipend. Besides day be able to say, “Mountainside is faction a few residents of our com- also benefits from the new driveway the financial rewards, both of these perfect!” munity, which many of you have seen STRONG FINISH...Seven students from the gifted and talented program at constantly on our TV 35 and have and the new re-paving of its lot. fine organizations offer comradeship, In closing, may I continue to re- Deerfield School in Mountainside were recently honored at a borough Board of Moving the commuter parking to education in their areas of expertise mind you that our TV Channel 35 Education meeting for taking seventh place in the fourth annual Seton Hall Prep commented to me, Mountainside is this location will open the parking and a sense of pride in serving one’s also needs additional volunteers. in excellent condition. Pirate Open “Quiz Bowl,” held November 13. Pictured, left to right, are: David We are not perfect, but compared lot at Borough Hall for users of the community. For information in join- Thank you, I wish you and your Apigo, Michael Amalfe, Justin Polce and Michael Biel, with the organizer of the Community Room and also provide ing either of these fine groups call family a healthy New Year. event, Matt Cannizzo. to the rest of the county and most of more parking for court day. It will Borough Hall for additional infor- the state, Mountainside is definitely above average. In fact I will go so far also provide residents with a free mation. parking space for a day when they To the nay sayers, as long as this is Mountainside Mayor Recalls Achievements; as to say that Mountainside is one of wish to use the bus stop out front. a democracy you will always have the the better communities in New Jer- sey. We are presently working on addi- right to express your views. I, for one, tional renovations and improvements am starting to get a little tired of such Says Borough Must ‘Move Forward’ in 2000 We are entering this new era hav- to the library and, as you can also see, negativism and through conversa- ing completed restorations and im- major renovation to our Fire Depart- tions, letters, and discussions I have By SONIA V. OWCHARIW Commercial sites, coupled with Mountainside’s storm sewers and provements to many borough facili- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times ment Building both, inside and out. had with others and also from those the cellular towers, represent good sanitary sewers will be presented to ties. As I said last year “None of us, who have spoken at our meeting, MOUNTAINSIDE — Leaving the sources of revenue for Mountainside, the council by Dr. Michael Disko, You have seen the restoration of Y2K hype in the dust, Mountainside’s according to the Mayor. Borough Engineer, the Mayor re- our downtown. You have seen the including Mountainside, can survive they all appear to be tired of it. May on past accomplishments. We must I suggest that with the coming of a governing body held its annual reor- A non-exclusive, 15-year franchise vealed. improvements to the Route 22/New move forward and ‘keep up with the new era that you try to channel your ganization meeting Tuesday night agreement with Comcast Cablevision The plan will address ways of ob- Providence Road intersection, the times.’” remarks to more positive and truth- before a packed audience. of New Jersey, Inc. provides Channel taining grants to improve and add to modernization and expansion of the Mayor Robert F. Viglianti, cur- 35 with funds to improve its audio Mountainside’s present system while Rescue Squad building and the new Council has discussed and will ful recommendations to the Govern- shortly be receiving a report from Dr. ing Body so that we all may move our rently the longest serving Mayor in quality in the Community Room and keeping the expenditure of tax dol- Police Headquarters and our Com- Mike Disko, our Borough Engineer, Community forward. Union County, began his fourth term also a new Internet service for lars down. munity Room. Criticism of this room by giving an address containing his Deerfield School and the “To date, Mr. Disko has received is totally off base. This room is being regarding a 5-10 year maintenance/ To those residents, who never at- improvement program covering our tend a meeting, who write letters to hopes and goals for the new millen- Mountainside Public Library. very close to $1 million in grants used up to 25 to 30 times per month. roads, storm sewers and sanitary sew- the editors, may I again invite you to nium. Another achievement highlighted from various agencies,” Mr. Viglianti Many times, as often as three times “Mountainside is in excellent con- by Mayor Viglianti was the comple- said. per day. In fact, we cannot use it this ers. In the past six years, Dr. Disko attend. Some of your concerns are has been a driving force in obtaining not only valid, but your direct input dition. We are not perfect, but com- tion of a commuter parking facility In addition to Mayor Viglianti, evening for the reception that will grants for our community. To date, and dialog could be beneficial to all pared to the rest of the county and across the highway from Borough recently-reelected Councilmen Paul follow this meeting since another most of the state, Mountainside is Hall, with 95 percent of the cost N. Mirabelli and Keith C. Turner group reserved the room some time he has received very close to $1 mil- concerned. lion in grants from various agencies. It’s our community. It’s our tax definitely above average. In fact, I funded by the New Jersey Depart- were sworn in to new terms during ago. Our pool also received a new This program, upon completion, will dollars. Together we can make a posi- will go so far as to say that ment of Transportation. the reorganization meeting. facelift and modernization. Mountainside is one of the better The lot will offer additional permit- “It’s an honor to have residents You have witnessed the growth of communities in New Jersey,” Mr. ted parking spaces for commuters. support me these last nine years,” our community with the new Sony Viglianti stated. Additional spaces have been provided Mr. Turner said. Theater, Brighton Gardens and the With the 21st century just a few for library patrons as well. Internal Councilman Mirabelli vowed to new storage facilities, plus a new days old, Mayor Viglianti recalled and external improvements to the li- “keep doing what we have been doing office building on Route 22. These the borough’s past accomplishments, brary and fire headquarters can also by keeping taxes down and improving new additions are not only a new as well as events which significantly be seen, according to Mayor Viglianti. the infrastructures of the town such as source of revenue but, to date, have impacted the community in recent “None of us, including the sewers, roads, and buildings.” proved to be good commercial neigh- years. Mountainside, can survive on past Councilman Glenn Mortimer was bors. The installation of the cell tow- Among these benchmarks were accomplishments. We must move elected Council President. In addi- ers at Borough Hall has not only improvements to Route 22 at the forward and keep up with the times,” tion, former Mountainside Council- provided our Police, Fire and Rescue New Providence Road intersection; Mr. Viglianti said. man Bart A. Barre was appointed as Squad with excellent antennas, but is the modernization and expansion of A five- to 10-year maintenance/ the borough’s temporary Municipal now a major source of revenue for our the rescue squad building and the improvement program covering Judge. community. The annual rental fees new police headquarters and Com- will soon reach $100,000 per year, munity Room, according to Mayor with no installation or maintenance Viglianti. cost to the borough. Growth was also witnessed in the William H. Gazi, Esq. Our new contract with Comcast community with the arrival of com- will result in our own full-time TV mercial neighbors like the Sony The- Certified Civil Trial Attorney Channel 35 and not only provided Sonia V. Owchariw for The Westfield Leader and The Times ater, Brighton Gardens and new stor- the Borough with monies to improve STARTING HIS FOURTH TERM...Robert Viglianti takes the oath of office for age facilities, plus a new office build- Representing the Seriously Injured in our audio here in this room, but also the fourth time as Mayor of Mountainside from Municipal Court Judge Robert ing on Route 22. gave us a new Internet service for our A. Ruggiero. Pictured at right is the Mayor’s wife, Linda. The installation of the cellular tow- school and library. Once and for all cost between $5-10 million and will as high as possible. We always have ers at Borough Hall for police, fire Personal Injury Claims and Lawsuits let me again repeat to the critics that improve, enlarge and, in some areas, and always will keep a watchful eye and rescue squad units have pro- our 15-year franchise agreement is add to our present systems. The work on the expenditure of our tax dollars. vided a “major source of revenue for exclusive and that this administra- will be continuous for the next half of Our lowest effective tax rate in all of our community,” the Mayor said. tion will discuss with any new pro- a decade or longer. It will enhance Union County attests to this commit- According to Mr. Viglianti, the NO RECOVERY, NO FEE vider a similar agreement if and when our entire community and be of ben- ment. annual rental fees will soon reach the opportunity arrives. efit to all residents. This will con- Both our Rescue Squad and Fire $100,000 per year, with no installa- 908-272-0200 • 800-541-8383 At present you are seeing the tinue your Governing Body’s com- Company need additional volunteers. tion or maintenance costs to the bor- completion of the commuter parking mitment to keep your property values In order to encourage residents to ough. 30 years Trial Experience

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http://westfieldnj.com [email protected] 908-654-4100 (24 hrs) CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK Page 4 Thursday, January 6, 2000 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION HUNG UP!! The Westfield Leader THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood Mother Seeks to Halt — Established 1890 — — Established 1959— The Official Newspaper of the Town of Westfield Official Newspaper of the Borough of Fanwood Grandmother’s Largesse and the County of Union and the Township of Scotch Plains Member of: Member of: By Milt Faith, Executive Director New Jersey Press Association New Jersey Press Association Youth and Family Counseling Service National Newspaper Association National Newspaper Association Westfield Area Chamber of Commerce Scotch Plains Business & Professional Association A mother writes: remember you are not alone in this! ALCOHOL Periodicals – Postage Paid at Westfield, New Jersey Periodicals – Postage Paid at Scotch Plains, New Jersey My mother is a wealthy woman To the parent who wants to know You are about to get an eyeful of P.O. Box 250 • 50 Elm Street P. O. Box 368 • 1906 Bartle Avenue who insists that she has a right to buy the best rule on how to name a child interesting facts about the word alco- hol. The first bit of irony in connec- Westfield, N.J. 07091 Scotch Plains, N.J. 07076 my three children (her grandchil- so that parents and child will be Tele: (908) 232-4407 • E-mail: [email protected] • Web: www.goleader.com • Fax: (908) 232-0473 tion with this word is that it came dren) whatever she wants. She was comfortable with it: from the Arabic language, the speak- POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the offices of the newspapers at poor as a child, and knows how bad There is no set rule. These are the ers of which are predominantly Mos- P. O. Box 250, Westfield, New Jersey 07091 it feels when you are deprived of top reasons on how a name is deter- lem and, therefore, forbidden to in- some necessities, and many luxuries, mined: 1) a child is named after a PUBLISHED EVERY THURSDAY BY WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. gest alcoholic spirits. Another eye- in life. Whenever she visits, she brings family member (often the parent), a catching feature of this spirited Ara- Horace R. Corbin Gail S. Corbin Paul J. Peyton them toys, games, food and money. friend, a hero, a role model, a celeb- bian word is its original meaning. PUBLISHER GENERAL MANAGER BUSINESS & GOVERNMENT She always requests a “thank you” rity, 2) some families like original Here are the facts: Suzette F. Stalker Michelle H. LePoidevin David B. Corbin and kiss in return. If one of the chil- names, or names out of a baby book, The source of alcohol was the Ara- COMMUNITY A&E & EDUCATION SPORTS dren is being punished, she argues 3) some seek out names based on bic word al, meaning “the” and kuhl, Joanna B. Marsh Karen M. Hinds with me and tries to do away with the ethnic and culture backgrounds, 4) “a fine metallic powder used by MARKETING OFFICE MANAGER punishment. She will even tell the some like the meaning of a particular women for thousands of years as an eye makeup.” Al Kuhl later took on SUBSCRIPTION PRICE children that I made a mistake and name. that I’ve changed my mind. My hus- The hope is that the parent and the sense of “an essence or spirit of One-year – $24 • Two-year – $46 • Three-year – $66 • One-year college (September to May) – $16 the original substance,” which, of band says I should “turn my cheek” child will be happy with the name, so course, describes alcohol — a distil- because we have much to gain re- this factor should be considered. Be lation of something else. The En- garding my mother’s generosity kind. But of course you can’t always glish version of this eye beautifier is New Scotch Plains Mayor Sets Initial Tone (wealth). It is more difficult for me to win. Myles, my son, loves his name kohl, a product which remains in use keep my mouth shut. I’m ready to because “there are very few Myles;” today. That Could Bode Well for Local Government scream at both my mom and my Brooke, my daughter, never liked If this outpouring of alcohol was husband! hers because “no one else was named too stiff for you, try an Alka-Seltzer. Scotch Plains’ new Mayor, Martin Marks, deserves archaic rules of parliamentary order and allow people Answer: Brooke except for Brooke Shields.” If not — skoal! credit for setting a positive and relaxed tone at his to speak on any issue during both time slots allotted for Don’t waste the aggravation and swearing-in during Sunday’s reorganization meeting. public comment also portends well for residents. Mr. anger. There is a more productive We hope this spirit will be followed throughout the Marks was right when he admitted feeling that the old way of resolving the issue. First, tell year by the three Republicans and two Democrats on rules for speaking were a little bit silly. your husband that you need his sup- Letters to the Editor port in dealing with your mother’s the governing body as they get down to work on some Any initiative that brings the public closer to the intrusion. Explain that it is not in the of the issues facing the township, such as taxes, government that serves it and makes those in charge children’s best interest to give, give, downtown development and open space. more responsive to the citizenry can only be a positive give to children without having the Republicans Disappointed at Vote Mayor Marks, at 37 one of the youngest mayors in one. The same goes for Mr. Marks’ plan to meet with individual earn it, or assume some the area, set out from the start to adopt a less formal various groups around town on a regular basis during sense of responsibility in receiving On New Fanwood Street Lights style, stashing his gavel in a drawer, telling a few jokes the coming year. continuous gifts of any kind. Then Fanwood voters will be paying street lights and the matter should and seeming at ease in his new role, which will We certainly hope the Township Council continues tell your husband that it is up to the $6,637.93 each for 58 new street have been given more careful study. comprise his fourth year on the council. the work started in 1999 and in previous years on parents to decide all issues pertain- lights under a resolution approved by If the lamps had cost $3,300 each, ing to their children, such as disci- It was heartening, especially after some of the further development of the downtown business dis- the Fanwood Borough Council on a the total contract would have been pline and gift giving and receiving. straight party line vote. $191,400. This means we are now public bickering last year between the two parties, to trict, where the facelift has already begun; on moving Secondly, and this will take a lot of Every Democrat on the Council committed to paying up to twice what see bipartisan support this week for a handful of forth with Mrs. Samuel’s Ashbrook Park initiative, guts, deal with your mother as each voted on December 28 to support the Borough Engineer had projected. appointments, including Mr. Marks’ own selection as after taking into account the concerns that have been situation presents itself. Specifically, Council President William E. Populus If the lamps had cost $4,400 each, Mayor and the retention of Andrew M. Baron, who raised by some, and on finally concluding the litigation when she arrives with her bounties, Jr.’s motion to accept a bid from Faigon the total contract would have been was named Township Attorney by last year’s Demo- over the former Scotch Plains Zoo property. tell her that although you appreciate Electric Inc., of South Plainfield, to $255,200. Even at this high end of her generosity, you do not want her install the street lights despite the the engineers estimate, the Demo- cratic majority, in a slightly lesser role. While it Mayor Marks vowed to tackle all of these issues, as recommendation of the Borough En- crats’ vote means Fanwood residents certainly wasn’t on the level of some of the rapproche- well as hold the line on local property taxes, which will bringing gifts all the time. Gifts are for occasions; she could bring small gineer that Faigon’s bid be rejected. will be paying 50 percent more than ments we’ve seen in international politics in recent be the first real test for the new Republican majority. Outgoing Mayor Maryanne S. is necessary. items, but nothing substantial nor Connelly, who is seeking the Demo- This is truly a case of, “Act in years, the new Mayor’s self-proclaimed “Kodak Mo- We hope the kind words and sunny promises of continuous. Explain to her — di- ment,” when he pecked his frequent 1999 sparring January will not be a distant memory when the budget cratic nomination to run for Con- haste, repent at leisure.” Given the rectly and with good eye-to-eye con- gress, cast the deciding vote. Faigon amount of money involved, we should partner, former Democratic Mayor Geri M. Samuel, and tax issues are taken up in earnest in the spring. tact — that you and your husband was the only bidder on the project. have re-bid the contract, or, if we on the cheek and praised her work, also provided And we trust the council members will be able to find discipline and set rules at home, and We — Mayor-elect Louis C Jung were going to accept this bid, we further hope that the five council members are looking common ground on a fiscally responsible course to you do not want her to interfere. In and Councilmen Joel Whitaker — should have tried to negotiate it lower. at the new year as a chance for a fresh start. follow instead of simply posturing and jostling for an addition, she is never to argue with joined Stuart S. Kline in opposing We find this to be a really disap- After a year in which there was discussion about advantageous position in this fall’s council and may- you, certainly not in front of the the award of the bid. pointing vote. This vote means that if We were very disappointed that the all 58 lights are installed, there is when it was appropriate for residents to speak at oral campaigns. children, about your behavior; this is unacceptable. bid was accepted. It was the clear almost no money available for down- council meetings, and, more importantly, what mat- Congratulations to Mayor Marks, and the best of Stick to your plan; she will either recommendation by our Borough town landscaping and sidewalk im- ters they could discuss and when they could be luck to the Township Council in its endeavors this acquiesce willingly or unwillingly, Engineer that the bid be rejected. The provements. Out of the $400,000 in discussed, Mayor Marks’ promise to do away with year. or visit less often. You will have bid was much too high in comparison grants that were obtained this year, greater peace of mind. to his estimate. As elected officials, there could be only $15,000 left. we are duty-bound to ensure that pub- Here are several questions which Louis C. Jung Government Needs to Work Together lic money is spent wisely, not hastily. Joel Whitaker were not answered at year’s end: There was no urgency to erecting the To the mother who refuses to per- Fanwood When Planning Long-Range Projects mit her children, ages 10 and 8, to watch TV during the week because it Reader Replies to a Recent Letter As the Westfield Town Council begins the new over $70 million is collected annually from Westfield may interfere with homework and year, it is crucial that the governing body work property owners to support all three of these govern- chores (even though both children do Discussing Placement of Menorah together as much as possible. The council, at the mental entities. very well in all areas): I cannot resist commenting on the truly a pagan symbol and has no roots same time, should try to improve communications In 2000, we expect the Westfield Council to con- This is an individual family deci- recent letter to The Westfield Leader in the Christian faith. with the Westfield Board of Education and the Union tinue its aggressive road improvement plan and to sion; however, since both children do from Robert J. Ratner (Reader Pro- I defy Mr. Ratner to prove other- posed Display of Two Symbols …). wise in a search of the New Testa- County Board of Chosen Freeholders to address the begin the sidewalk improvement program this spring. fulfill their responsibilities, I would encourage some TV viewing, whether The letter is very well written, but ment, church teachings or Canon need for a long-range plan for taxpayer-funded The town needs to decide a correct domain for its Web it be one show an evening or time seriously flawed from an historical Law. projects that are being discussed. site and to make the site useful to residents by limited programs (1/2 hour or 1 hour perspective. On the other hand, the menorah is In the new year, the top priority for the council, it publishing important town and council documents. an evening). It helps “lighten the First of all, where has the miscon- definitely a religious symbol steeped appears, will be the financing and eventual construc- The efforts to enhance TV-36 programming, to be load.” ception that the Christmas tree is a in Old Testament tradition. I won’t religious symbol come from? It is far bore my Jewish brethern about some- tion of a parking deck, estimated to cost in the $20 known as WCTV (Westfield Community Television), To “Mary X” who is married one from such. The custom of bringing thing they already know, and if Chris- million range, in the downtown. We also have heard will advance this year. This is a big opportunity to year and avoids sex with her hus- an evergreen into the house dates tians don’t know its meaning that’s rumblings that the school board wants to renovate the open up more dialogue with residents on town govern- band: back to early Roman times. This was their problem. I do know this. The auditorium in the former Elm Street School building, ment operations. Therapy is the best way to resolve done at the time of the Winter Sol- celebration of Hanukah is becoming this issue, which will deeply eat into currently used as the board’s administrative offices, Also, the council will have to make a number of stice. The Romans were fascinated as secular and decadent as the cel- the marriage unless it is resolved. that these trees never died and they ebration of Christmas. It’s become a to the tune of around a half million dollars. And, with important budget decisions, such as whether to fund The problem is probably related to viewed it as a symbol of immortality parity issue. enrollment expected to jump to 1,800 at Westfield Westfield Memorial Library Sunday hours again, as your past history of sexual abuse by and good luck. In fact, Jews fully know that the High School in the coming years, could another bond well as the library’s full budget request. The Downtown your stepfather. These fears and anxi- In the early Christian church, the feast of Hanukah is not a major holy referendum be on the horizon? Westfield Corporation will be looking for money to fund eties regarding sex and intimacy can birth of Christ was not celebrated day on the Jewish calendar. The The Town Council and Board of Education need to projects related to the Downtown Improvement Plan. be resolved; if you love your hus- until around 355 A.D. The death and menorah versus the Christmas tree is band, and you say you do; work to resurrection of Christ was consid- not a comparison of apples to apples. work together when proposing major capital projects With a busy election year looming both locally and ered far more important than his Let’s leave the tree out of it once and that impact all Westfield taxpayers. Also, once the nationally, it is vital that the council work in an save your marriage! To “John’s” mother who recently birth. Many centuries later, people for all. municipal, school board and Union County budgets organized and responsible fashion to ensure that 2000 discovered that her teenage son was took it upon themselves to follow the If you want to “place bets” then let Roman custom of bringing evergreen us Christian have our real symbol are unveiled, it is important that this information is is a highly successful and productive year for our bulimic, but resists doing something shared with officials of all three entities. Combined, town government and citizens. trees into the house and embellishing back, namely that of the nativity about it because she believes only them with decorations. scene, which was banned from our girls have eating disorder problems: The custom was frowned upon as community almost two decades ago Eating disorders are affecting male being paganistic and the custom dis- by certain people. Letters to the Editor youth at an increasing rate. All youth appeared. The custom later appeared Some of you out there forget that and teens are exposed to the mass in 19th century Germany and reached Christ was born and lived his life in media, which stress being thin, being a fever pitch in Victorian England. the Jewish tradition. If you want a J. Brooke Hern Responds to Story Deadlines muscular, being macho. Youth of both The custom continues to this day. menorah, then I’d be proud to have it General News - Friday 4pm sexes are caught up in issues of con- The only purpose of the Christmas next to the manger. On His Bid for Congressional Seat Weekend Sports - Monday 12pm trol and power struggles that perme- tree is to bring life and light into our Robert W. Sheehan lives at the beginning of winter. It is I recently read your December 9, 1999 HMO payments to hospitals for “operat(ing) Classifieds - Tuesday 2pm ate the eating disorder area. Please Westfield article, “J. Brooke Hern Expects To For- on patients,” as you reported, and affect the seek help for your son and for your- malize Campaign For Congress in Janu- overall costs of operating the hospitals. How To Reach Us self immediately. This illness can ary,” and feel that it is necessary to correct Historically, New Jersey residents have E-Mail - [email protected] Phone - (908) 232-4407 have terrible consequences. Mr. McDermott Critical of Way Citizen several inaccuracies contained therein. benefited from the best health care avail- To “Alex” who must do a great First, you inaccurately reported that I able anywhere in the world. Today, HMOs Mail-PO Box 250, Westfield 07091 believe that HMOs “should not be in- are threatening the future of our health care PO Box 368, Scotch Plains 07076 deal of public speaking, but is Treated When Questioning Council volved in the -health industry.” To the system by jeopardizing the very existence In Person - 50 Elm St., Westfield scared to death every time he must It is with grave concern for the Council would like him and the resi- contrary, I recognize that HMOs have a of our local hospitals. 1906 Bartle Avenue, Scotch Plains speak: future of citizen participation in our dents of Westfield to know that there proper role in the health industry. I am an As a member of Congress, I will author Submittal Formats Rapid heart beat, a flushing of the town’s government that I write this is a procedure that includes a review advocate for new laws and regulations to legislation to stop the HMOs and to face, and intense anxiety are fre- letter. As a First Ward Councilman, by a sub-committee of the Town stop HMOs from interfering with doc- ensure the financial security of hospitals Photos - B/W and Color I was present at the Town Council Council as well as a recommenda- tors’ decisions on how best to treat their in our community. No Panoramic or Polaroid quent symptoms when one is as un- patients. I hope this letter clears up any confu- Typed, not handwritten comfortable as you. Fear of public meeting when a Westfield resident, tion by this committee to the full While recent legislative proposals seek sion regarding my news and that you will Upper and lower case speaking is the number one fear in Mr. Keith Hertell, presented a ques- Council. to hold HMOs liable for what amounts to share this letter with your readers. Need name & daytime phone most polls. A few helpful hints on tion to the council as to the process to Mayor Thomas C. Jardim not only malpractice, more is needed to free doc- how to decrease the anxiety: 1) pre- which the Mayor and Town accept bypassed this well established guide- J. Brooke Hern For our complete editorial policies gifts. Mr. Hertell’s request was met line, but in doing so, has established tors from profit-motivated HMO rules New Providence request a copy of our Policy Guide pare your material on 3 x 5 cards and that interfere with proper treatment. 7th Congressional Candidate with criticism and, eventually, in- a dangerous public policy precedent Holding HMOs liable for a type of mal- underline the main issues, 2) have sults rather than with the courtesy for conducting town business. practice suggests that HMOs may prop- eye-to-eye contact with the audience, deserving of a resident approaching I believe that Mr. Hertell and West- erly practice medicine. As a member of Town of Westfield Is Congratulated 3) remember that you are the expert, his elected representatives. field residents find no offense in the Congress, I will author legislation ensur- you are in control, animated, smile, This is not the appropriate way to symbols of the holiday season, ing that the practice of medicine is led to For Passing Bid Process Ordinance show your teeth as you speak, 5) trained physicians — not corporations. treat citizens who have the right not whether they are a Menorah or the With respect to the financial stability On behalf of the Common Cause Citi- government” laws in over 100 towns. project your voice loudly, 6) remem- just to have their voices heard, but lighted structure in Mindowoskin of hospitals, a recent article in the New- zens’ Army coalition, I want to congratu- When the ultimate goal of passing ber that this is one incident in your their concerns given our fair atten- Pond. Westfield residents should take ark Star-Ledger reported that many of late the Westfield Town Council for pass- meaningful legislative reforms at the state life, the world will not come to an end tion and consideration. At no time offense, however, to having their our area hospitals are teetering near di- ing an ordinance requiring competitive and national levels, which will end the did Mr. Hertell speak of the need to concerns not given respectful con- proposals for professional service con- corrupting influence of money over our no matter what you do, 7) take a saster. By threatening to remove area public speaking course - preparation exclude any religious or ethnic sym- sideration by their elected represen- hospitals from HMO benefits programs, tracts. political system, is met, Westfield citi- Eighteen towns in New Jersey have zens should be proud of the leadership and experiences with peers are ex- bols, but rather the need to formulate tatives and having decisions of town- the HMOs effectively coerced our hospi- an inclusive yet consistent policy for wide interest made in an arbitrary tals to accept payments for patient ser- passed Citizens’ Army “clean govern- role its town council played by passing tremely helpful, 8) with greater com- vices and treatments at below the costs ment” laws in 1999. Over the next six this ordinance. fort, you will learn to ad-lib and accepting and placing such gifts. manner. incurred by the hospitals. months, the Citizens’ Army will recruit David M. Golush become more natural, 9) and, lastly, Mr. Hertell poised a valid question Gregory S. McDermott Thus, the problem goes well beyond and educate enough citizens to pass “clean Westfield and I, as a member of the Town Westfield First Ward Councilman CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood Thursday, January 6, 2000 Page 5 Housing and Development Downtown, Parks Top List On Mayor’s 2000 Agenda Of Priorities for Mayor Jung By MAYOR THOMAS C. JARDIM not simply because it is our responsi- By LOUIS C. JUNG When you’ve settled that, then dis- Editor’s note: The following is bility as elected representatives, but Editor’s Note: The following is the cuss whether the year 2000 has actu- Westfield Mayor Thomas C. Jardim’s because it is a moral imperative that Mayoral Speech of Fanwood Mayor ally already passed. Most religious annual speech read at Tuesday’s we do so. Louis C. Jung. and secular scholars agree that our Though we must look to opportu- calendar is off by three to seven years, Town Council reorganization meet- * * * * * ing. nities for the redevelopment of the Good afternoon and welcome to because those who began our calen- Central Avenue Corridor, we must dar in about 500 AD were off by * * * * * also protect how development occurs the Annual Reorganization Meeting. several years as they calculated back- Members of the Town Council, On behalf of the Council and myself, town staff, Westfield residents. in other areas of town. Too often in we appreciate you being here or wards in time. So you now can truly recent years, development has come relax since the year 2000 has already Less than four full days ago, we at too high a price to established watching on Cable TV. passed! made a much-heralded leap into a Well, take a deep breath! We’ve new millennium. We enter this new neighborhoods. Experience has made it to the year 2000 and with no In the Bible, the Book of shown that we cannot rely on private Ecclesiastes, Chapter 3 states there is millennium as a community in a interests to dictate appropriate de- apparent Y2K problems! Aren’t you a time for everything. Certainly New basically sound state, but certainly tired of hearing about Y2K prob- as yet imperfect. As we enter this velopment in Westfield. lems? And the new millennium? To Year’s Day is a time for reflection. Accordingly, in the year 2000 Cheri Rogowsky for The Times Looking back at 1999, I would first New Year and this new century, we municipal budget, I am recommend- OATH OF OFFICE…Wilfred P. Coronato is congratulated by Mayor Louis C. begin on a light note, when celebrat- like to thank Maryanne Connelly should be asking ourselves, what Jung after being sworn in as the new Borough Attorney during the January 1 ing today with family and friends, kind of community do we want to ing the employment of a full-time reorganization meeting of Fanwood’s governing body. Mr. Coronato was accom- discuss whether the new millennium again for her 13 consecutive years of planning professional to serve the panied by his wife, Darlene, and sons Peter, 2, and Andrew, 4, as he assumed his service to Fanwood as Councilwoman be? What more can we do to insure Town of Westfield. This individual begins today, or a year from today! and Mayor. Maryanne had the idea that all residents of this town share new post. in the spirit of community and ben- will have the responsibility of over- for Fanny Wood Day and the Holiday seeing both planning and economic Decoration Event, served as Police efit from that spirit in their lives? development activities for the town. Commissioner for nine years and One of the first things that we can Scotch Plains Mayor Marks Sets Tone The position will complement our Council President for seven, fought the State COAH quota and had the For Township Council as it Begins Year 2000 vision for the Millennium Clock, to By MAYOR MARTIN L. MARKS name just a few highlights of her service. We all owe her a debt of Editor’s Note: The following is the gratitude for her long and faithful Mayoral Address by Scotch Plains service to Fanwood. Mayor Martin L. Marks. As usual activities were fast and * * * * * furious in Fanwood in 1999. The Good afternoon and Happy New Memorial Day Parade was followed Year! Thank you all for being here by the celebration in La Grande Park, and sharing this day with us. I sup- we had the 10th Annual Clean Com- pose whenever there is a shift in the munities Day, a concert on the Li- balance of power in any government, brary Green, the Fourth Annual whether it be federal, state, county, or Fanny Wood Day, including the Mil- municipal, the citizenry should be lennium Clock Dedication, the Multi- rightfully curious as to what changes Cultural Festival at the Kuran Cen- will take place. While there undoubt- ter, and the Holiday event in Decem- edly will be a noticeable difference ber, as well as the Easter Egg hunt from last year in some respects, I and the big Halloween Parade. And think it is important to first point out there were many other activities too David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times what things will remain the same numerous to mention! BEGINNING HIS THIRD TERM...Westfield Second Ward Councilman Mat- from past years and from last year. We had another “annual” Septem- thew P. Albano takes the oath of office from Town Clerk Bernard Heeney as his The five council members that you ber major storm - this time it was son, Matthew, and daughter, Juliana, hold the Holy Bible. At left is his wife, Cheri Rogowsky for The Times see before you, albeit from different RECOGNIZED FOR SERVICE…New Scotch Plains Mayor Martin Marks Hurricane Floyd which brought heavy Michele, who is holding their daughter, Marielle. Mr. Albano is beginning his political backgrounds, have one thing rain and flooding. Floyd made the third term on the Town Council. presents his predecessor, Geri M. Samuel, with a plaque honoring the former that unifies us: we are all committed Mayor for her service to the township. Mr. Marks was sworn in as the record summer heat and drought do in 2000 is to focus our efforts on recent restructuring of our Public to making our little piece of the world, municipality’s highest elected official during the governing body’s annual emergency seem in the distant past. providing the residents of this town Works Department and the changes Scotch Plains, a better place. Now on reorganization meeting on January 2. Our local emergency forces shined with a physical space where the arts in our administrative and town clerk some issues, we may not share the efforts in negotiating a deal with the tiations to insure that our youth will again as our Police Department, Res- and culture can flourish. For the past staff. same perspective on how to get to County of Union to acquire 22 acres be hitting and kicking balls at this cue Squad, Fire Department, as well couple of months, we have been work- I have outlined just three of the that better place, yet the commitment of land in the Ashbrook Reservation site in the very near future. as Public Works, did a tremendous ing quietly and cooperatively with goals that, as a council and as a is there none the less. Last year I for Scotch Plains to develop four new Included in this process, we fully job in responding to all the emergen- the Westfield School Board on a plan community, we must accomplish in believe it was clearly evident that this ball fields. Geri, I would like to thank realize that there are some environ- cies resulting from the storm. We are so good, one wonders why it hasn’t the year 2000. Of course, there are council was unified in our approach you for your efforts and ask that you mental concerns that need to be ad- truly fortunate to have such dedi- to our recreation facilities. In 1998, it been acted on sooner. others. We have made great progress remain at the forefront of these nego- CONTINUED ON PAGE 19 CONTINUED ON PAGE 19 This plan will create a community in planning for a downtown parking was Councilman (William) arts space in the currently partially facility, and this year, we shall fi- McClintock who announced an ini- utilized Board of Education building nance, build and operate that facility. tiative to create five new ball fields in on Elm and Walnut Streets. The plan We have made strides to improve our Scotch Plains over a five-year period. also calls for the refurbishment of accessibility to residents via our In early 1999, Councilman meeting rooms, practice and recital Internet Web site. McClintock and I presented to the space for local arts groups and per- This year, we shall finish creating council the next logical step in that haps even museum space for the West- a first-class web-site for our resi- process which we entitled A Recre- field Historical Society’s collection. dents. Last year, we put in action ation Plan for the 21st Century. In- This plan not only serves to create plans to renovate and improve parks cluded in that plan was an idea to an exciting cultural and civic center and fields throughout town. This year, present before the voters an open for the town, but it also continues our we will complete that work espe- spaces referendum that would set efforts to make our central business cially on long-anticipated projects at aside two tax points that could be district a more dynamic place to be Memorial Field, Gumbert Park and, used for the acquisition and develop- — and the Town of Westfield a more with the gracious assistance of Holy ment of land for new ball fields. attractive place in which to live. The Trinity School, Paul Robeson Me- Fortunately, the entire council effort also exemplifies the type of morial Park. signed on to this plan as was evi- “intergovernmental shared service” CONTINUED ON PAGE 19 denced by Mrs. (Geri) Samuel’s fine that is becoming the hallmark of successful communities across the state. And Westfielders these days are feeling that their community is a Kevin T. Jackson Gregory Longo, Fleet Enterprises, Inc, at success. They feel pride in the re- (800) 23-FLEET extension 74818 or (908) 654-2449 newed improvements in our parks Counsellor at Law and fields, the renewed vitality of our downtown and the sense that their investment in this community is pay- ing off. FAMILY ESTATE PLANNING But none of us should let the pride TRUSTS • POWER OF ATTORNEY • WILLS of our success blind us to the fact that GUARDIAN DESIGNATIONS many living within our midst’s do not yet share in that success. Last year, this governing body created a Westfield (908) 232-2152 Housing Commission, and in its work, it has identified dozens and dozens of houses in barely livable condition. Many of these properties are in the area bounded by Central Avenue, Grove Street and South Av- enue. It is time to take a good, hard look at this area, and shortly, I will be appointing a special task force to do so. This task force will be charged with the directive to see whether a comprehensive redevelopment plan, under the New Jersey Housing and Redevelopment Law, would be ap- propriate for this area. The task force will also recommend whether the downtown special improvement dis- trict should be extended to include Central Avenue from South Avenue to Grove Street. And finally, the task force will examine ways to create better and more affordable residen- tial dwelling units for residents in that area. We must take these steps

CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK Page 6 Thursday, January 6, 2000 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Miss Renee Stern Westfield Library Among Sites For Area Literacy Workshops Engaged to Douglas Sherman WESTFIELD — Literacy Volun- to register for any of the workshops, James Stern of Los Angeles and mond Law School. She is employed teers of America — Union County please call (908) 518-0600. Mrs. Judith Klein of Virginia Beach, as an attorney with Ruprecht, Hart & Affiliate has announced its new 2000 Va. have announced the engagement Weeks, L.L.P. of Millburn. winter workshop programs for the Garden Club to Hear of their daughter, Miss Renee Jean The future bridegroom graduated training of tutors. Discussion on Jan. 11 Stern of Westfield, to Douglas Jay from Westfield High School, Wash- The first English as a Second Lan- guage Workshop will be held at the About Arctic Wildlife Sherman, also of Westfield. He is the ington University in St. Louis, Mo. Main Branch of the Elizabeth Li- son of Jerry Sherman of Westfield and St. John’s School of Law. He is WESTFIELD — Birds and plants brary, with registration set for Thurs- that thrive above the Arctic Circle and the late Iris Sherman. also an attorney with Ruprecht, Hart day, January 20, at 6 p.m. Classes A Clifton High School alumna, the & Weeks. will be the program topic of the Gar- will be held on Thursdays, January den Club of Westfield’s meeting on bride-elect graduated from Rutgers A wedding is planned for Septem- 20 and 27 and February 3, 10, 17 and Tuesday, January 11, at 1 p.m. at The College and the University of Rich- ber. 24, from 6 to 9 p.m. Presbyterian Church in Westfield. Another English as a Second Lan- Guest speaker Ginny Seabrook of guage Workshop will be held at the Doylestown, Pa., a bird enthusiast, Hillside Library. Registration will will illustrate her discussion with Miss Lindsey Beth Matson take place on Saturday, January 29, color slides taken during her travels. at 10 a.m. Classes will be held on Formerly of Westfield, Mrs. Michael Campion and Miss Jennifer Ford Saturdays, January 29, February 5, Seabrook traveled to such places as 12, 19 and 26 and March 4 from 10 Kenya, Chile and Hudson’s Bay with To Marry Sam Wunderle a.m. to 1 p.m. John Matson of Colorado Springs, Durham and is employed as a legal her late husband, Dr. John Seabrook, Miss Jennifer Ford The last English as a Second Lan- who was known for his presentations Colo. and Mrs. Carol Ben Moussa assistant at the New York City law guage Workshop will be held at the on wildlife. of Sarasota, Fla. have announced firm of Latham and Watkins. Westfield Memorial Library. Regis- Hostess Chairwoman for the meet- the engagement of their daughter, Her fiancé is a graduate of tration will take place on Tuesday, ing will be Peggy Norwine, assisted Miss Lindsey Beth Matson, to Sam Gettysburg College in Gettysburg, To Wed Michael Campion January 18, at 6 p.m. Classes will be by Charlotte Baker, Jane Bender, Wunderle. He is the son of Ms. Sue Pa. He is employed as an account Mr. and Mrs. Charles Ford of Policy in 1998 and is employed with held on Tuesdays, January 18 and 25, Theo Dean, Carol Mucci and Connie February 1, 8, 15 and 22 from 6 to 9 Wunderle of Westfield and the late executive at Blair Television in New Fanwood have announced the en- Schering-Plough Corporation as a Muirhead. gagement of their daughter, Miss clinical research associate. p.m. Club members who will supply Robert E. Wunderle. York City. In addition, a Basic Literacy Work- The bride-elect is a graduate of The couple is planning a Septem- Jennifer Ford, to Michael Campion. The future bridegroom graduated flowers for the Westfield Memorial He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank from Scotch Plains-Fanwood High shop will be held at the Union Public the University of New Hampshire at ber wedding. Library during January include Pat Campion, also of Fanwood. School in 1992. He was awarded his Library. Registration will take place Webber, Dariel Belcher, Lorraine A 1990 graduate of Scotch Plains- Bachelor of Science Degree in Fi- on Wednesday, January 19, at 6 p.m. Muller, Carolyn Fleder and Cass Fanwood High School, the future nance from Lehigh University in Classes will be held on Wednesdays, Kinney. S.A.R. Program to Highlight bride earned a Bachelor of Science Bethlehem, Pa. in 1996. He is em- January 19 and 26, February 2, 9, 16 Degree in Chemistry from Wake For- ployed with Prudential Insurance and 23 from 6 to 9 p.m. Rake and Hoe Club est University in Winston-Salem, Company of America as a financial There is a $15 fee to cover sup- French Role in Revolution N.C. in 1994. analyst. plies. For additional information or To Hear Program She received her Master of Public The couple plan to be married in WESTFIELD – The West Fields dependence as a soldier, sailor, ma- Administration Degree in Health October. Summit Church Plans On Dried Flowers Chapter of the Sons of the American rine or civil officer. WESTFIELD — “Flowers Forever” Revolution (S.A.R.) will meet on For membership information, Two Performances will be the program topic for the Rake Tuesday, January 11, at 7:30 p.m. in please call Chapter Registrar George Hadassah Selects Joan Merel SUMMIT — “The Magic of and Hoe Garden Club’s Wednesday, the Community Room of the West- P. Gross at (908) 232-3845. Maurice,” a magic show sponsored January 12 meeting beginning at 12:30 field Municipal Building. This meet- by the Summit Junior Fortnightly p.m. at the Westfield Y. The Y is ing will be held jointly with the West- Library Plans Program As Woman of the Year Club, will be held at St. John’s located at 220 Clark Street. field Daughters of the American Lutheran Church in Summit on Mon- Members Jane Gross and Nancy Revolution. About Sibling Rivalry WESTFIELD — Joan Merel, a Renate Bieber and Christine day, January 17. Smith will trace the history of drying Jerry Jaquinto of Warminster, Pa. WESTFIELD – The Westfield long-time member of Westfield Weingarten. Maurice the Magician, also known flowers from the ancient Egyptians to will present a program on the French Memorial Library will present a pro- Hadassah, was honored as Woman as Maurice Sabloff, is a magician, the present day through a slide pre- contribution to the Revolutionary gram addressing sibling rivalry as of the Year December 12 at the Holy Trinity Seniors musician, cartoonist, comic, actor, sentation. War. Mr. Jaquinto has been a Revolu- part of its winter session of adult Northern New Jersey Region’s songwriter, author and children’s the- Four methods of preserving flowers tionary War re-enactor since 1993. programming. Myrtle Wreath Awards luncheon at To Gather on Jan. 10 ater director, as well as a drama and will also be demonstrated, including He has participated in programs at The program will take place on the Glenpointe Marriott Hotel in WESTFIELD — The regular meet- music instructor for elementary hanging, pressing, glycerinizing and the United States Military Academy Thursday, January 20, at 7 p.m. So- Teaneck. ing of the Senior Social Club of Holy school children. immersing in silica gel. at West Point and for television on cial worker Andrea Greenberg will Ms. Merel has been active in Trinity Roman Catholic Church in There will be two performances, Following the presentation, mem- the History Channel and in a produc- offer insight and techniques for deal- projects such as the organization’s Westfield will be held on Monday, Janu- one at 9:30 a.m. and the other at bers will have an opportunity to make tion about Valley Forge called “The ing with sibling rivalry. A discussion Art Show, Godparents Dinner and ary 10, at 1:30 p.m. in the gymnasium 11:15 a.m. The shows are geared for a pressed flower print or miniature Hard Winter.” will follow and additional reading the monthly bulletin publication. of the elementary school. The entrance children ages 3 to 8 years old. dried arrangement. Mr. Jaquinto recently took part in material will be available. is on First Street. Tickets are $6 in advance and $7 at Hostesses for the meeting will be the Honor Guard for the 200th anni- Admission is free, but seating is With her husband, Lee, she has been a strong supporter of the Westfield Barbara Ballard, Community Ser- the door. Joan Pirot, Pat DelDuca and Fran versary of the death of President limited. Registration begins today, vices Director for Union County, will For reservations or further infor- Hickman. George Washington at Mount Vernon. Thursday, January 6. A library card chapter. A graduate of Barnard College in speak on Medicare fraud. A social pe- mation, please call (908) 522-0251. Membership in the S.A.R. is open is required for attendance. The li- riod will follow. All proceeds from the performances to any man who is a lineal descen- brary is located at 550 East Broad New York City, Ms. Merel holds a master’s degree from Columbia On Thursday, February 10, club mem- will be donated to a children’s char- dant from a man or woman who Street and may be reached by calling bers will attend a production of The ity organization. served in the cause of American in- (908) 789-4090. Teachers College. She taught el- Sound of Music at the New Jersey Per- ementary grades in the Nutley school forming Arts Center in Newark. The system for 30 years. Alumni Association Abbot Tile trip will also include dinner. The Westfield chapter was hon- On Tuesday, March 14, club mem- Schedules Meetings ored at the luncheon with a Fund bers will take part in a St. Patrick’s Day Elegance, Quality, Service Raising Award. Three members of SCOTCH PLAINS — Elena celebration at Hunt’s Landing in Penn- Harper, President of the Scotch Plains- the chapter served on the regional sylvania. Interested individuals may committee, including Karen Langer, Fanwood Alumni Association, has sign up at the group’s January meeting. announced that the organization will kick off its activities for the millen- nium with two upcoming meetings. Dudick & Son An executive meeting will be held on Tuesday, January 11, at 7:30 p.m. Quality Kitchens & Baths The following Tuesday, January 18, Satisfying Customers For Over 50 years members of the association and the public are invited to hear Donna We are your source for complete McKenna speak about establishing custom kitchen remodeling: the high school Web site. Her discus- A SWEET DOG…Tad, pictured above, sion will be held at 7:30 p.m. in Room is a nine-month-old puppy who is neu- 101. tered and current with his vaccina- • Home Office Students who assisted Ms. tions. 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Henkel-Harris Lancaster, Ltd. Rice Carved Bed Queen Size List $6080. 76 ELM STREET SALE $3040. WESTFIELD, NEW JERSEY (908) 232-2232 CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood Thursday, January 6, 2000 Page 7 – Obituaries – Senior Citizens at Top Mildred Raichle, 93, Founding Member Of Chairmans Agenda CONTINUED FROM PAGE 3 Of Redeemer Lutheran Church ernment will recognize the great po- tion a lifelong process. Education Mildred Raichle, 93, of Westfield ter of the Order of the Eastern Star. tential and energy of our seniors with sweetens our economy, our families died on Friday, December 31, at home. Surviving are two sons, Herman a series of new programs to help meet and communities. This board will of- Born in Staten Island, she moved Raichle and Robert Raichle; a daugh- their changing needs. Three new fer Life Long scholarships to our se- to Westfield 61 years ago. ter, Retired Air Force Colonel Mildred county initiatives will help insure niors. Over the coming weeks we will Mrs. Raichle was a founding mem- Raichle, and a grandchild. that our senior population can live work with the Union County Aging ber of the Redeemer Lutheran Church Services will be held today, Thurs- with greater independence and take Network and educators to define cat- in Westfield and was also a member day, January 6, at 2 p.m. in the Re- full advantage of the services avail- egories of these scholarships and make of its Valpo Guild and a founding deemer Lutheran Church. able to them. them available to our residents. member of its Ladies Aid Society. Arrangements are under the direc- First, Union County will assist any Over the past two years, this board She was also a member of the tion of the Gray Funeral Home, 318 municipality that wants to expand an has highlighted the talent and cre- Westfield and Mountainside Senior East Broad Street in Westfield. existing senior center or create a new ativity of Union County residents Citizens and the Staten Island Chap- January 6, 2000 one. We call this initiative “Senior with our tremendously successful Focus.” Today, Union County has 18 HEART grants program. It’s brought Mary Coffman, 76, Was Department Head senior centers. They give informa- musicians, artists, actors, historians tion about services, provide hot meals, and theater groups to our county HELPING THEIR NEIGHBORS…Westfield Firemen’s Mutual Benevolent healthcare and recreation. We be- residents and I am pleased to an- Association (F.M.B.A.) Local No. 30, which recently conducted its fourth annual At Warranty Title Agency in Springfield lieve that more residents would bet- nounce that we will continue the food drive, has extended its appreciation to all who participated in the program. Mary Ruth Tambella Coffman, 76, Diego, Calif.; three daughters, ter utilize these services if the centers HEART grants program this year. Donations were distributed to needy individuals through local religious and civic of Bridgewater died on Saturday, Cynthia Marie Yasuda of Wellesley, were located closer to their homes. But our final year 2000 initiative is organizations in time for the Christmas holidays. Local No. 30 once again January 1, at the Somerset Medical Mass., Andrea Reeves of Collegeville, contributed one turkey to each meal distributed. Pictured, left to right, are: Bob Through “Senior Focus” Union designed to build upon the success of LoAlbo, representing the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church in Westfield; Center in Somerville. Pa. and Maria C. Mensinger of County will offer grants to our mu- the HEART grants. We want to bring Michael Giordano, President of F.M.B.A. Local No. 30; F.M.B.A. Vice President Born in Queens, she had lived in Bridgewater, and 10 grandchildren. nicipalities for the capital costs asso- county residents of all ages the re- Kenneth Dannevig and Mayor Thomas C. Jardim, holding his daughter, Cecile. Fanwood before moving to A Memorial Mass was held yester- ciated with the building repair or sources of one of this nation’s great Bridgewater seven years ago. day, Wednesday, January 5, at St. expansion of a senior center. educational and cultural institutions: Mrs. Coffman had been the head of Bernard’s Roman Catholic Church in Our second initiative will provide the Newark Museum. Founded in the Policy Department at Warranty Bridgewater. Interment was private. vehicles to local communities to 1909, the Newark Museum is one of AIDS Benefit Committee Sets Title Agency in Springfield for 10 Arrangements were handled by the broaden local transportation for se- the most important and diverse cul- years before retiring in 1999. Memorial Funeral Home, 155 South niors. We are calling it “Seniors in tural resources in the nation, serving She was predeceased by her hus- Avenue in Fanwood. Motion.” as a focal point of art, science and Date for Annual Auction band, Gerald Lee Coffman, in 1988. Memorial donations may be made One of the top concerns we hear educational activity in New Jersey. WESTFIELD — The AIDS Ben- teer committee is also seeking corpo- Surviving are two sons, Gerald to the Somerset Medical Center – from senior citizens in Union County Union County government will col- efit Committee of New Jersey rate donations and major gifts this Lee Coffman, Jr. of Davidsonville, Hospice in Somerville. is the lack of transportation services. laborate with the Newark Museum to (ABCNJ), a non-profit organization, year. Md. and Louis R. Coffman of San January 6, 2000 Our county is one of the most densely open its galleries, collections and will host its 12th annual auction on ABCNJ was founded by Westfield populated in the state. Traffic and state-of-the-art facilities to students Saturday, February 26, at Temple Realtor John DeMarco in 1986. The congestion make it harder for seniors in Union County’s school districts. Emanu-El, 756 East Broad Street in second annual “John DeMarco Hu- Helen Stavenick, 74, Purchasing Agent; to get around. We have heard their In the classrooms, we will help ar- Westfield. manitarian Award,” recognizing in- concerns and we are responding. range visits by the museum’s natural Proceeds from the auction will go dividuals who have made important Had Owned Alumico in Kenilworth Union County’s Paratransit ser- science labs, portable planetarium towards the committee’s efforts to help contributions to people living with vice is a lifeline for many seniors and and mini zoo. Both in and outside the people afflicted with the AIDS virus. AIDS, will be presented at the benefit. Helen Stavenick, 74, of anodizing aluminum. people with disabilities. Paratransit Mountainside died on Sunday, Janu- While in her teens, she earned a classroom, this collaboration will Open bar, buffet and silent auction Tickets for cocktails, dinner and vehicles put more than half a million bring the county’s students a range of will begin at 6 p.m., with a live the auction are $100 each. Individual ary 2, in Overlook Hospital in Summit. pilot’s license, and after retiring ob- miles on the road every year and Born in Newark, she had lived in tained both a travel agent license and topics in the visual arts, natural and auction, coffee and dessert to follow sponsorships are available for $150 provide a quarter million rides to physical sciences, history and lan- at 8 p.m. Jon Bramnick of Westfield, each. Corporate sponsorships, which North Arlington and Maplewood a real estate license. county residents annually. before moving to Mountainside in Surviving are her husband, Leo V. guage arts. Teachers will also be in- voted the “Funniest Lawyer in New include 10 tickets and a listing in the In 1999, Paratransit served more volved with significant professional Jersey,” will serve as auctioneer again program journal, are available from 1977. She had also maintained a Stavenick; two daughters, Carol residents than ever before and man- home in St. Thomas, Virgin Islands, Tharaud and Marilyn Maroney; a development activities. this year. $1,000. aged to reduce its waiting list. But Union County families and senior Items including art, antiques and For information about ABCNJ auc- from 1986 through 1998. son, Harry Maroney; five grandchil- with a growing senior population, Mrs. Stavenick had been a steel dren and a great-grandchild. groups will be able to take advantage services will be available at the auc- tion tickets, sponsorships or dona- this service will not be enough to of these resources through two spe- tion. Minimum bids will range from tions, please call Mike Kenny, purchasing agent for many years with A memorial service was held yes- meet our expanding needs. Republic Metal Products in Spring- terday, Wednesday, January 5, in the cial programs: “Union County day at $50 and up. ABCNJ President, at (908) 232-6770, Union County will partner with our the Newark Museum” for families In addition to annual auctions, the extension no. 129, or (908) 928-1600. field before retiring. She had previ- Smith and Smith (Suburban) in 21 municipalities by purchasing ve- ously owned Alumico in Kenilworth Springfield. and “Union County Senior After- ABCNJ has held holiday house tours Donations may be sent to ABCNJ, hicles for this program. Our towns will noons at the Newark Museum.” and created the Hel-Har process for January 6, 2000 and theater parties. The all-volun- P.O. Box 847, Westfield, 07090. staff the vehicles and provide sched- This is our direction. These are our ules. Trips to shopping centers, visits goals and dreams for this county. 509 Central Ave Mario Giaimo, 76, Had Been Executive to the doctor and moving around the Each of us here today inherited this Village county will become much easier and county from families who built it Westfield At Jersey Plastic Molders for 35 Years far more convenient for our seniors. with hard work and dedication. In Our third initiative, “Senior Schol- this new century, let us commit to Curtains Mario Giaimo, 76, of Delray Beach, a daughter, Barbara Spina; two sis- 908-789-2555 Fla. died on Sunday, January 2, in ters, Esther Saladino and Gloria ars” is focused on educational oppor- building our communities anew. Let Overlook Hospital in Summit. Patrizio, and nine grandchildren. tunities. In the last decade, medical us dedicate ourselves to those ser- Custom & Ready Made Always Up To Born in Newark, he had lived in A memorial Mass was held yes- science has discovered what teachers vices and institutions that make our Window Treatments Mountainside before moving to terday, Wednesday, January 5, in and seniors have known all along; communities and families strong. On Delray Beach nine years ago. the Holy Spirit Roman Catholic that older people live longer, fuller behalf of the entire board, I hope that Mr. Giaimo had been the Vice Church in Union. The funeral was lives when they continue to be intel- this year is one of health and happi- 75% off President of manufacturing and en- from the McCracken Funeral Home lectually challenged and stimulated. ness for all the residents of this great mfg. retail on all We will do our part to make educa- county. Thanks. gineering with Jersey Plastic Mold- in Union. 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Coltrera Denise O’Connor Honor Roll standing during the first Adam Karnish Cristine Velazco Rodger V. Curlik Andrew Olsen marking period at Westfield High School James Kennedy Mathew J. Velderman Kathleen Czap Andrew Osborn Susan E. Kennedy Melissa Walsh Ushma Dedhiya Elizabeth Ottoson in Westfield were recently announced. Daniel Kotch Jordan Warner Krystle K. Dixon Julie E. Phelan In the ninth grade, 32 students, or 9.61 Paulina K. Kotowicz Alison L. Weinstein Charles Dodge Michael J. Pollack percent of the 333-member class, were Whitney Laird Jill Woodbury Peggy M. Doerr Caroline L. Powell Scotch Plains-Fanwood School Bd. named to the Distinguished Honor Roll, Heather A. Lane Sean Wright Kevin Doyle Jeffrey D. Rachlin which requires an “A” in all major aca- Joshua T. Lawrence Kelly Yang Bethany Dresely M. Frances Re demic subjects and no grade below a “B” Dominique LeBlanc Mun Yin Yeow Kathryn C. Duddy Megan E. Rodd in any minor subject. Joseph Zulewski Tyne Duffy Joshua Rogers Grapples With Enrollment Crisis One hundred eleven students, or 33.33 Alexander Dupre Jacob K. Rosenstein TENTH GRADE Daniel F. Egan Alexander Rothschild percent of the class, were named to the DISTINGUISHED HONOR ROLL Sara Elizabe Euwer Richard R. Rowe Honor Roll, which requires an “A” or Tara Behr Mara Judd Colby Fagin Travis R. Russo By SUSAN M. DYCKMAN into our facilities and grounds,” con- Board of Education has the option of “B” in all subjects, major or minor. Priya Bhasin Shannon E. Kunath Adam Feinberg Christian Santomauro Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times cluded Dr. Choye. adding a second question to the bal- Alicia Bilheimer Jennifer A. Lamont In the tenth grade, 21 students, or 6.14 Jennifer M. Fowler Ashley Saul Editor’s Note: An accompanying In recent months, the administra- lot in April. percent of the 342-member class, were Ashley A. Carr Erin M. McClellan Brett Friedman Aron R. Schatz Michael Charney Rosanne Palatucci Robert A. Fromtling Farryl Scher article regarding the enrollment cri- tion has examined information re- Mr. DelSordi explained, “We might named to the Distinguished Honor Roll, Jacquelyn Cusimano Anura A. Patil and 102 students, or 29.82 percent of the Michelle Fullem Danielle Schlar sis in Westfield was delayed because garding the ability of existing facili- look at a second question for items Daniel Deserio Blair Richardson Megan E. Gallagher Christopher Schwarz class, were named to the Honor Roll. Rachel Falcone Rosemary Topar two school district administrators ties to accommodate present and fu- with a useful life of three to five years Erin E. Gibbons Christine Schwebel were unavailable for research. That ture enrollment in the district. It has such as technology.” In the eleventh grade, 17 students, or Amy L. Frank Marie B. Tracy Cheryl Gordon Matthew J. Seagull 5.17 percent of the 329-member class, Sarah Heitner Adam G. Yoffie Dana T. Grau Rebecca Sier Shulman article will appear next week in this considered the maintenance, repair, Finally, there are items such as were named to the Distinguished Honor Miriam Zichlin Daniel P. Gruen Randi Siegel section. health and safety, and handicapped additions to buildings and major re- Roll, and 143 students, or 43.47 percent TENTH GRADE Matthew T. Hall Ariana R. Siemoneit * * * * * accessibility issues relative to each of pairs which would extend their use- of the class, were named to the Honor HONOR ROLL Edward Harry Matthew Simone Roll. Dania K. Aguero Megan A. Lesko Kerry Hart Carolyn F. Singer Confronted with the need to house the district’s eight school buildings. ful life extends up to 20 years that In the twelfth grade, 21 students, or Kristin Anton Brian J. Levy Nichole A. Herttua Jessica Smith increasing numbers of students, the It has reviewed recommendations re- administrators would likely incorpo- 6.44 percent of the 326-member class, Lauren A. Baeder Mei Li Eleanor Hodara Emily L. Smythe necessity of making required repairs garding the technology infrastruc- rate into a bond referendum. John Barbiere Daisy D. Linares David Hodges Samuel Sobel were named to the Distinguished Honor Sasha M. Bartolf David Louie Edward W. Hogan Elizabeth A. Sweeney and renovations to aging facilities ture of the district. The last bond referendum re- Roll, and 140 students, or 42.94 percent Joshua M. Bengal Matthew K. Lowenstein James Ryan Hogan Jeffrey Tabachnick and the desire to enhance academic The source of this information? quested by the board and approved of the class, were named to the Honor Michael Biggs Rui Lu Rachael Horowitz Elizabeth E. Tabachnik programs with technology, school The Facilities and Enrollment Task by voters was a July 1993 bond for Roll. Samantha Bourque-Trieff Jeffrey P. Luker Paul Isolda Lauren Talbot James Bridgeman Mary M. Lygate Tricia Jakubik Katherine Trimble administrators in Scotch Plains- Force, a volunteer committee com- $4,989,000. Funds were used for the NINTH GRADE Fanwood public are taking a hard posed of educators, parents and other following items: roof replacement; DISTINGUISHED HONOR ROLL Theodore A. Brown Michael MacKechnie Paul Johnston Esther VanPykeren Sara H. Ackerman Lawrence J. Kao Sebastian B. Brundage Christopher Mackay Zachary Karp Alexis Vigilante look at where the money will come members of the public, which met repair and replacement of ventila- Raj Bhandari Ariel B. Kaye Sarah G. Burke Elizabeth A. Madresh David King Margaret Wei from to do what needs to be done. during 1998-99 to gather informa- tion systems, window units, exterior Daniel J. Caprario Timothy Mansfield Allison D. Klass Carolyn E. White Andrew R. Bridgman Angela W. Kim “A lot depends on what makes tion regarding enrollment projec- and interior structural supports, and James Charatan Marisa K. Lau Erica Cenci Katherine McGuiness Stephanie Kolterjahn Kristina Williams Emily Chen Katherine E. Lechner Charles Z. Chaung Nehal L. Mehta Lianna M. Kong Jimena Yrivarren sense, and what the taxpayers will tions, local real estate and new con- boiler room stacks; and repair of Sean M. Devaney Jessica Lee Valerie S. Chu Brittany L. Miller Jennifer M. Korecky Allen Yu accept,” explained Anthony struction and school capacity. auditorium ceilings and stairwell Erin E. Cockren Kathleen Miller Peter Yu Dominique M. Diaz Joshua Lerner DelSordi, Business Administrator In its report, the group summa- handrails. David Eisenberg William Masket Caitlin Conroy Theresa B. Murphy TWELFTH GRADE Jennifer Fleck Christina McCabe Maureen Cooke Michael Nahaczewski DISTINGUISHED HONOR ROLL and Board Secretary. “We must bal- rized the advantages and disadvan- Following Dr. Choye’s January 13 Jessica R. Flynn Jenise Morgan Erin Corbett Ashley Nemec Frank B. Ellis Rachel L. Luria ance the needs of the whole dis- tages associated with a variety of report on the facilities’ options, pre- Christopher Ford Adam Osborn Bryan Cordes Julee Noguchi Telitha Ellis Aubrey P. McGovern trict.” options designed to address the stu- sentations are scheduled for staff Eileen M. Gessner Tyler Patla Kevin J. Cutro Molly Orbach Jenna C. Ellsworth Maura W. McMahon Samantha Hermann Christine J. Pirot Robert Daurio Neil Owens Sasha M. Gibbons-Ohr Amy Ngeow On January 13, Superintendent of dent housing problem. members and parents at each elemen- Toby L. Hershkowitz Lauren Pollack Dana Desimone Elizabeth A. Perrella Valerie E. Griffeth Elizabeth Nicol Schools Dr. Carol B. Choye will The Thomas Group, a Princeton- tary and middle school during Janu- Zontee Hou Angela M. Ricci James M. Donovan Andrew Pilecki Yao Young Huang Lisa G. Orchier present to the Board of Education based architectural and educational ary and February to inform the public Daniel R. Kane Alison Yuhas Amy Beth Early Kristen Pollock Julie C. Iannazzone Yaron Sigal Kiera Evans Christopher Quackenbush what she sees as the most viable consultant, which, last November, as to the potential impact of those NINTH GRADE Kristen Jacobsen Abigail K. Speck Daniel Finestein Gregory Ralph Joanna D. Koeppel Tanya Tran alternatives to address the enroll- delivered a facilities evaluation re- options. HONOR ROLL Joseph Fischetti Sarah E. Round Sean Adams Joon Lee Jason B. Laderman Valerie Wicks ment crunch in district schools. The port, and capacity analysis and build- Heather B. Fishberg Elisabeth P. Salemme Ines Wu Francine D. Agnone Christine Leiz Bret Fleming Scott Satkin options will likely require new con- ing option study. Anthony S. Agresta Allison N. Lemberg Christopher Freisen Rory Schulman TWELFTH GRADE struction of some kind. ServiceMaster Management Ser- Special Notice Joseph C. Amato Albert Lin Robert Freundlich Daniel B. Seeger HONOR ROLL The last significant construction vices Company, manager of the Gil Arbitsman Brian J. Luck Christopher Gismondi Bree Sherry Elizabeth D. Ambrosia Marjorie R. Madresh Due to incomplete informa- Michael Babetski Matthew Marks Elyse F. Goldweitz Edward Singh Baba Allison L. Archambault Julianne Mandrillo took place in 1974 when the district’s district’s maintenance and custodial Lauren Bannworth Benjamin A. Masel Adam Gormley Brett Snowden Kathryn A. Bartholomew Brian G. Mann newest facility, School One, was services, which developed its own tion submitted by Westfield Sean M. Baran Gregory Matthews Eli Harel Michael C. Sofka Charles Bender Judy S. Mathew built. Prior to that, in 1972 and facilities evaluation report. High School (WHS), a quote Alison Bennett Alexandra Maus Megan Hein Lauren E. Solon Annabel Benito Cara L. Matossian by WHS Principal Dr. Robert Beniam T. Biftu Kathleen McCrea Katherine Hild Jessica Ann Speir Kay H. Bhagat Lauren A. Mattes 1973, space was added to Brunner, Mr. DelSordi divided the work that Justin S. Bludgus Christine McGrath Karen Huskey David L. Strober Stefanie M. Bistak Kyle McCloskey Coles, Evergreen and McGinn El- needs to be done into three compo- G. Petix in a press release re- Keith Bodayla Darcy O’Brien Gerritt P. Ill Rebecca M. Swenson Adrianne D. Blauvelt Dylan M. McDermott ementary Schools, and to Park nents: garding three faculty members Jenna Britt Kaitlyn M. Patella Nicole Infantino Anthony Tomasso Katharine J. Bloeser Kristin McHone • honored by Rutgers University, Ryan A. Cahill David A. Perez Hannah G. Israelow Meghan V. Tomlinson Aleksander A. Bodnar Lauren Millet Middle School. New construction related to en- Katharine Cass Alexander Pinho Sheri Jenkins Charles P. Tortorello Laura Bonavita Sara J. Mirsky More recently, the district added rollment demands; did not appear in its entirety in Marc Castells Jacqueline Ramalho Daniel R. Kagan Melanie L. Totams Michael C. Brunhofer Elizabeth A. Morrissey modular classroom space at Coles, • Renovations related to enroll- last week’s edition of The West- Jennie Chang Daniel N. Rea Michael A. Kazazis Diego Vargas Ryan Buntain Jennifer D. Musat field Leader and The Times of Angelina Chaplygina Meryl Reichbach Jasil T. Kim Rachel M. Wagner Mathew C. Cahill Matthew R. O’Neill Evergreen and School One in 1998. ment demands; and Shelby E. Cherin Cari-Nicole Rock Kyung Tae Kim Andrea Waksman Clare E. Cambria Michael Orlando Under the timetable established • Maintenance and repairs to all Scotch Plains-Fanwood. Kelli Cocuzza Katlyn M. Ropars Aaron L. Klinger Jonathan P. Williams William E. Cashman Natalie M. Orsini by Dr. Choye, the board should make facilities. The quote should have read, Holly Coleman Alexa Rose Isaac L. Kramer Emily G. Yudkovitz Kitty Chang Melissa Parisi its decision on the facilities ques- As he explained it, the issue is “WHS Principal Dr. Robert G. Megan Connors Matthew Rothstein Alex Leong David Zorn Jenn-Tyng Chern Ki Mun Park Petix stated, ‘Mr. Barner, Ms. Margaret Curran Jennifer L. Rubino Brian S. Chiger Amanda W. Parker tions by the end of February, with a “What do we really think we need to Jeffrey Dalrymple Zohaib Saeed ELEVENTH GRADE Michael J. Ciacciarelli Kristen E. Pastir decision on the need for a bond refer- accommodate enrollment...and to Bamburak and Dr. Schmidt are John Daly Kathleen Salmon DISTINGUISHED HONOR ROLL Mary Clancy Virginia R. Paynter Ian D. Federgreen Rachel E. Moloshok endum coming in May. bring our buildings up to shape.” three influential members of Patrick Daly Erin E. Salmond Nicholas G. Clark Sarah Pietruszki the high school staff who con- Meredith DeMarco Kenny Sanocki David P. Geenberg Qiana Monroe Carrie A. Clyne Joshua M. Ponzio If the board adheres to the pro- Some of the facilities’ costs will be Robert Eckman, 3rd James Scariati Susan M. Hinds M. Ryan O’Donohue Kristin Connors Marina K. Powell posed timetable, the referendum incorporated into the forthcoming sistently make a difference in Allison M. Edles Kelly Schmidt Richard Kaplan Kate Onishi Paige E. Corbett Maren Priestley Kelly Ann Lane Joseph Swingle would be put to a public vote in 2000-2001 school budget. “We try to the academic and personal lives Gregory Engel Marc Schott Leah Cowburn Kate L. Putnoky of the students they teach and David A. Falk William M. Schultz Anne Loughlin Sheil J. Tamboli Catherine A. Curran Melissa Quintanilla October. build into the budget regular mainte- Jessica Fazio Jordan A. Seagull Shawn W. McCabe Daniel J. Weinberg Stephen Cusimano Ralph Rapuano According to Dr. Choye, issues nance items, which are non-recur- counsel. It is appropriate that Lauren R. Federgreen Emily Sharpe Victoria McCabe Christina Yang Claire DeCampo Joshua Ray they have been recognized by Eric Zimak related to facilities and enrollment ring,” said Mr. DelSordi. Michael Federici Vincent Shen Elizabeth C. Dixon Justin D. Renard former students now attending Jason M. Fertakos Douglas E. Shineman ELEVENTH GRADE Jason Dreyer Sandra L. Rhein have been on the table since she If there are items which cannot be Ashley Flood Julian D. Siano HONOR ROLL Robin C. Early Katherine R. Richards joined the district seven years ago. accommodated in the budget within a university so well-respected Vivian J. Futran Staci Spass Rachel E. Ackerman Nicholas Korn Lindsey ElKoury Daniel Rock Scotch Plains-Fanwood public school the confines of what the state will for its strong teacher-prepara- Mara Ganz Martha Strickland Jacob D. Albertson Lisa E. Krieger Kristen J. Evans Robert A. Roguso tion program.’” Mollie O. Gibbons William L. Subjack Megan G. Amelia Joseph Kukis Sara Finestein Giovanna Romano enrollment has risen by well over 700 allow (there is a 3 percent cap on Thomas J. Greene Emily N. Suda Jocelyn Arlington Jonathan B. Lau Samuel Fleder Abigail Rose students during that time. annual school budget increases), the Emily Gross Juhie Tamboli Ingrid Arnold Gwyneth Lederman Brian R. Flynn Oliver J. Round She freely acknowledged the band- Charles D. Hely Jason Tammam Christopher Beil Evan J. Lee Julia W. Gates Lyndsay V. Ruotolo Ryan Hoens Christopher Thayer Heather R. Berk Alexander Leger Christine Genova Kathleen M. Russell-Smith aid approach that has characterized Dean Jan Amanda L. Uniacke David A. Bhasin Sean Lewis David L. Gialanella Kristen M. Salmond the district’s response to the situa- Andrew Janney Julianne M. Vanarelli Samantha H. Black Andrew Lin Shana Golembo Michael Sanocki tion. Steven M. Block Aimee Lombard Lisa R. Goodman Joseph A. Saunders “We’ve done things systemati- Matthew Borchin Shannon M. Look Jack A. Gordon Daniel S. Sawicki Jessica A. Bowers Ryan S. MacDonald Allison M. Greene Joseph W. Schaefer cally,” she explained, with short-term Rebecca Brachman Karen B. Manahan Sara Guerin Jennifer L. Schembs answers such as modular classrooms, Brent A. Bramnick Kelley Masterson Kristen Gundrum Elizabeth C. Schundler movement of administrative office Margaret A. Brautigam Carolyn A. Matthews Thomas Hanscom Karima Shah Scott R. Brewster Molly McDermott Zachary A. Hanson-Hart Pearl P. Shaykevich space out of Brunner School into Megan H. Brown Eileen McKeever Katharine B. Heinen Evan L. Smith Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School, Kevin Buckland Breigh Ann Menza Rose Davis Hely Kathryn M. Solon and the relocation of bused students Ryan J. Burke Leanne M. Meriton Ryan M. Hogarth Gabriella Spinnato Scotch Plains, Meredith S. Campbell Kristin Messina David M. Illes, Jr. George A. Stribling, Jr. from south side to north side schools. Mari Nicole Candelore Jessica E. Meylor Sean P. Joffe Steven F. Surgent “We’ve tried to keep taxes reason- Summit, Edison, John O. Carpenter Evan J. Molloy Brett D. Kahn Neil Talreja able,” she continued, “by being sen- Timothy Carroll Caroline Moore Erica G. Kamler Michael L. Todd Francesca Chabrier Gregory C. Morrison Heike M. Kasper John Toriello sitive to the taxpayer, but still doing Metuchen James Chororos Conner Mulvee Scott Kautzmann Luis E. Torres lots educationally.” Julie Cleaves Julie M. Muroff Christopher Keenoy Patrick Tuohy As specific examples, Dr. Choye Elisa Cognetti Mary Nielsen Kristen J. Kelly Erika VanAnglen Jessica L. Cohen Kelly K. O’Brien Michael L. Kivetz Francisco En Vasquez pointed to the Reading Recovery pro- Rachel E. Klausner Michael D. Vaughan gram in first and second grade, the LEARNING ABOUT CELLS…Cynthia Ziegler’s seventh grade class at Edison Andrew T. Krasovsky Adam Wachstein growth of the special education pro- Intermediate School in Westfield recently created cell model projects after Jonathan K. Larsen Kate Walsh Stephanie A. Larson Dara Weinberg gram, the cyclical review of indi- completing their study of the basic unit of life, the cell and the organelles which Derek R. Lartaud Brian S. Williams vidual academic programs (e.g. enable the cell to carry out the life process. Pictured, left to right, are: front row, Pingry Alexander W. Lau Peter Wilson Mathematics, Language Arts, Art, Katie Rae Mulvey, Megan Egan, Lizzy Myers, Kate Judd, Allison Feldman, Rong Liu Jennifer Woodbury Technology), and the commitment to Becky Cass, Lauren Cordes, Monica Soll and Ashley Current; back row, Robert Jeff Lynes Jessica L. Wyckoff Broadbent, Brian Kender, Keivan Ghorbanzadeh, James Hanas, David Torres, A Coeducational Country Day School Laura E. MacNeil Turner D. Yevich low class sizes. John Thomson, Jeff Dresly, Brian Stotter, Mike Scalitti, Johnny Marks, Mrs. Linda E. Madorma Mauricio Yrivarren “That’s where we put our fund- Ziegler and Eric Hayes. For Grades K-12 ing,” she stated. “In my time here, Please send all instruction’s come first. Learning has • Over 138 Years of Teaching Excellence Education Press come first. But, like all educators, Releases to: we’ve also learned that (the learn- • Student/Faculty Ratio: 8 to 1 [email protected] ing) environment is important, too.” • Computer Instruction Grades K-12 “Now, it’s time to put some dollars • Foreign Language Class Introduced in Grade 1 • Community Service Program for All Grades Nursery/Pre-K Open House • 28 Varsity Sports Teams Wednesday, January 12 • 9:00 - 11:00 am • 52 Student Clubs & Organizations • Student/Faculty Governed Honor System Since 1925 • Frequently the Highest Percentage of National Merit Scholarship Semi-Finalists, Per Capita, in New Jersey CONSIDERING CAREERS…Forty Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) • Need-based Financial Aid Available members spent the day at Chubb & Sons Insurance headquarters in Warren to discuss “Career Choices.” Students divided into two groups: “Knowing My Come See For Yourself Why We Are So Proud Of Our School Preferences” and “What’s My Line.” A panel of 12 Chubb employees represent- ing insurance positions answered student questions. A luncheon followed with a wrap-up of the day’s activities and interaction with the individual business leaders who participated in the project. The FBLA members learned that career OPEN HOUSE choices include personal choices which lead to life decisions. SHORT HILLS CAMPUS MARTINSVILLE CAMPUS Grades K-6 Grades 7-12 Lower School Open House Contact the Upper School Admission Office Wednesday, January 12 for Tour & Application THE PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL 8:30am – Tours Information for the 9:15-11am – Scheduled Program 2001-2002 School Year Kent Place School’s coed nursery and pre-kindergarten program for Piano - Keyboard - Organ - Accordion Strings - Woodwinds - Brass - Voice - Guitar - Drums Info: (973) 379-4550 Info: (908) 647-6419 3 to 5 year olds focuses on learning that’s both fun and educational! Quality Education In A Caring Community Kindermusik classes for ages 2 to 7 Lower School: Country Day Drive, Short Hills Riverwalk Plaza Upper School: Martinsville Road, Martinsville 42 Norwood Avenue, Summit, NJ 07902-0308 34 Ridgedale Avenue • East Hanover 281 Main Street • Millburn www.pingry.k12.nj.us (908) 273-0900 • www.kentplace.org (973) 428-0405 (973) 467-4688 CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood Thursday, January 6, 2000 Page 9 Concepts &Thought

Willow Grove Pre-School Plans Open House Event

SCOTCH PLAINS – Willow Grove educators. Classes are offered for chil- Pre-School in Scotch Plains will hold a dren who will be 2 ½ by Sunday, Parent Pre-Registration Open House October 1, for the 3 Minus Program, for the 2000-2001 school year on along with classes for 3 year old, 4 Wednesday, January 19, at 10:30 a.m. year old and the 4+ Class for children in the Wedgewood Room of the school. who either miss the kindergarten cut A slide show providing an overview off date or need another year of pre- of the program will be presented, along COLLECTING COATS FOR A CAUSE…The sixth-grade Girl Scout Troop school. No. 546 from Holy Trinity Interparochial School in Westfield recently held a with a tour of the facility by director Registration for the 2000-2001 school coat drive and collected 150 coats for the needy of Union County. Pictured, left Kathy Calello. year will begin on Monday, February to right, are: Jennifer Kujawski, Lisa Rauch, Joann Mathew, Sara Fennick, Willow Grove Pre-School is a Chris- 14, for present enrollees and alumni. Monica Dreyer, Jenny Mullman, Annie Peyton and Kristi Peyton. tian Pre-School, sponsored by Willow Open registration will commence on Grove Presbyterian Church and licensed Monday, February 28. by the state of New Jersey. For more information, please call Class teachers are state-certified Mrs. Calello at (908) 232-7117. Kathryn Schurtz to Attend Rotary Club of Westfield Young Leaders Conference

Sets Read Law Scholarships FANWOOD – Kathryn Schurtz of The theme of the Conference is WESTFIELD – Dr. William B. tablished by Robert and Winifred Read. Fanwood has been selected to attend “The Leaders of Tomorrow Meeting Bonsall, President of the Rotary Club of Mr. Read is a past president of the The National Young Leaders Con- the Leaders of Today.” Throughout Westfield, has announced that applica- Rotary Club of Westfield and of the ference from Tuesday, January 25, to the six-day conference, Kathryn will tions for the Read Law Scholarships are Union County Bar Association. Prior to Sunday, January 30, 2000 in Wash- interact with key leaders and currently available at the Guidance Of- his retirement, he was of counsel to the ington, D.C. newsmakers from the three branches fice at Westfield High School. Westfield law firm of Lindabury, The Conference is a leadership of government, the media and diplo- Completed applications must be sub- McCormick and Estabrook. development program for high school matic corps. mitted to the office before Friday, March The Law Scholarship Fund is admin- students who have demonstrated lead- She will also meet with her sena- DAYS LONG AGO…Colonial America recently came to life in Scarlett O’Neill’s 31, 2000. To be eligible, applicants istered by the Westfield Foundation. ership potential and scholastic merit. tors and representatives or an ap- fifth grade classroom at Wilson Elementary School. Students and teachers came must have graduated from either The recipients of annual grants are se- Kathryn will be among 350 Na- pointed member of their staff to dis- dressed in colonial clothing and spent the day candlemaking, cooking colonial tional Scholars from around the coun- foods, stenciling, quilting and making corn husk dolls. Pictured above is Rebecca Westfield or Plainfield High Schools, lected by the Scholarship Committee of cuss important issues facing Fanwood McQuade as she dips her own candle. and be in attendance or have been ac- Westfield Rotary Club. try to attend. and the nation. cepted as a full time student at a Law In awarding these grants the selec- School for the forthcoming year. tion committee will consider need as The scholarship is also available to well as merit. Two grants will be Friends of War Memorial ‘Hands On Science’ to Offer any full time student enrolled at awarded in amounts to be determined Fordham Law School. and the awards will be made in June at New Courses for Youngsters The Law Scholarship Fund was es- the Rotary Club Scholarship luncheon. Establishes Scholarship Fund The Friends of New Jersey Viet- day, April 14, 2000. WESTFIELD — The Optimists mended that interested individuals ap- nam Veterans’ Memorial has estab- The winners will be notified prior Club of Westfield, in cooperation with ply early. lished two $500 scholarships for stu- to the awards presentation on Mon- the Westfield school system and the The organizers of “Hands On Sci- dents planning to attend post high day, May 29, 2000 at Memorial Day Parent Teacher Council, will sponsor ence” will again be looking for Class school education – college, commu- Ceremonies held at the Memorial. “Hands On Science,” an after school Mothers to help in the classrooms or to nity college or trade school. The Friends of New Jersey Viet- enrichment activity, from Monday, Feb- organize a rotation of volunteer class- The scholarship will be given to nam Veterans’ Memorial is a volun- ruary 7 through Friday, April 7. room helpers, set up telephone net- teer organization dedicated to pre- Now in its 10th year, the program is works and other activities. the two students who best portray the designed to encourage elementary school Class Mothers will only have to pay significance of the Memorial in es- serving the memory of the Vietnam children’s interest in science through 50 percent of the regular registration say format. era. “real” activities in chemistry, mathemat- fee (on one course). All positions will The scholarships will be open to For more information about the ics, physics, biology and environmental be filled on a first-come, first-served New Jersey graduating high school scholarship program or to receive an sciences which are also fun. basis. seniors who visit the New Jersey application, please call (732) 335- Each class meets once a week for Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial in 0033. eight weeks, with about 10 to 14 chil- Holmdel and write an essay of 250 dren per class. Classes are instructed Peter Anzelone Earns words or less, about their visit. Please send all by qualified teachers from Westfield Interested students must complete Education Press and other school systems. High Group Rating a scholarship application along with Releases to: Classes will meet at Edison and WESTFIELD – Peter the essay that must be received by the [email protected] Roosevelt Intermediate Schools and at Scholarship Fund Committee by Fri- Franklin, Jefferson, Tamaques and Anzelone, the son of Peter Wilson Elementary Schools. Anzelone of Westfield and Ivette Courses offered will include return- Anzelone, achieved a group rating ing favorites such as “Amazing Flying of 2.19, placing him in Group II (of Machines,” “Bizarre Body Works,” V) for the fall term at Trinity- “Discovering Weather,” “Kitchen Pawling in Pawling, N.Y. Chemistry” and “Science and Litera- The group rating is a weighted A BORN LEADER…Mairen Priestley, a senior at Westfield High School (WHS), ture Together.” average of effort marks in many has been nominated by WHS Principal Dr. Robert G. Petix, to compete in the New this year will be “I Love Bugs;” areas of school life, including aca- Principal’s Leadership Award (PLA) Program sponsored by the National Asso- for first graders and “Rock Hounds” demic achievement, academic ef- ciation of Secondary School Principals. Pictured above are Dr. Petix and Mairen. and “Super Science Activities 1” for fort, attendance, athletic prepara- second graders. “Electrifying Science” tion, dorm or community living will debut for students in grades 3 and extra-curricular activities. through 5. “A higher rating brings more Mairen Priestley Nominated “Super Science Activities 2” for privileges and shows that a student fourth graders and “CO2 Rocket Cars” has demonstrated more responsi- for fifth graders are also available. bility for his time. Peter has To Compete in PLA Program Registration forms were scheduled achieved this ranking due to his to be distributed in the elementary schools the first week of this month. exemplary effort in all areas of WESTFIELD – Mairen Priestley, WHS and in the community. Jim Fleming, who coordinates the pro- school life,” stated Dave Coratti, a senior at Westfield High School She is the president of the Invest- gram for the Optimists Club, recom- Director of Studies. (WHS), has been nominated by WHS ment Club, Community Service Club Principal Dr. Robert G. Petix, to com- Chairperson, intern at Congressman pete in the Principal’s Leadership Bob Franks’ office, junior counselor Award (PLA) Program sponsored by at the New Jersey State Leadership the National Association of Second- Training Conference and dispatcher ary School Principals. for the Westfield Rescue Squad. Mairen’s nomination was based “Mairen is an outstanding student on her leadership skills, participa- leader in the Westfield High School tion in service organizations, aca- community,” commented Dr. Petix. demic achievements in the arts and “Her impressive academic accom- GENEROUS DONATION…Children from McGinn Elementary School in sciences and employment experi- Scotch Plains participated in a summer reading program. For all books read, plishments and her record of service money was collected by students and donated to the Emmanuel Cancer Founda- ences. As part of her nomination, to her school and community make tion in Scotch Plains. Pictured, left to right, are: Librarian Karen Nobile, Mairen wrote an essay entitled, “A her a fine example of the exceptional Emmanuel Cancer Representative Mabel Ginsberg, Debbie Halpern, Mary Ann Student’s Advice to the Next U.S. caliber of young people in America’s Bonacum, and PTA President Clarice Howe-Johnson, who present second President on American Education in high schools.” graders Devon Sepe and Jacqueline Depew with certificates. the 21st Century.” Funded by Herff Jones, Inc., the PLA program for which Mairen has been nominated makes her eligible to receive a $1,000 college scholar- ship. Approximately 150 PLA schol- arships nationwide will be awarded STELLAR GEOGRAPHER…Patrick Gessner, a fifth grader at Franklin this spring. Elementary School, won the school-level competition of the National Geographic Mairen is treasurer of the New Bee on December 21 and a chance at a $25,000 college scholarship. The Bee, at Jersey State Student Council and which students answered oral questions on geography, was the first round in the WHS’s Student Council. A National 12th annual National Geographic Bee. The event is sponsored by the National Geographic Society. Pictured, left to right, are: at back, teacher Barbara Woerz, Merit Semifinalist and member of back row, Julienne Niemiera, Zacharie Weingarten, Jorie Richlin-Zack and the National Honor Society, Mairen Matthew Carville; front row, Caitlyn Oster, winner Patrick Gessner, Benjamin holds many leadership positions at Walker and Stephen Chan.

CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK Page 10 Thursday, January 6, 2000 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Dr. Eugene Seiter, 81, Army Veteran; – Obituaries – Joseph Villa, Jr., 85, Was Treasurer E. I. Dupont Chemist Held Six Patents For Villa Brothers Company in Clark Dr. Eugene Dwight Seiter, 81, of Chemistry from Rutgers University. Joseph Villa, Jr., 85, a lifelong Florence Minniccino of Westfield; a Newport News, Va. died on Wednes- Mr. Seiter was active in The Pres- Rosemarie Tramontano, 70, Rosarian; Westfield resident, died on Saturday, brother, Quinty Villa of Westfield, day, December 29, in the byterian Church in Westfield and the December 25, in Overlook Hospital and four grandchildren. Williamsburg Community Hospital First Presbyterian Church of Orange, Was Employed by Merck & Company in Summit. A funeral service was held on in Williamsburg, Va. Va. Rosemarie L. DeBella G. Tramontano and Anita M. Mr. Villa was Treasurer of Villa Thursday, December 30, at the A native of Buffalo, N.Y., he was a Surviving are his wife of 59 years, Tramontano, 70, of Plainfield died Tramontano, both of Plainfield, and Brothers Company, a contracting firm Higgins and Bonner Echo Lake Fu- former longtime resident of West- Virginia Johnson Seiter; two sons, on Saturday, December 25, at home. four grandchildren. in Clark, where he worked for most neral Home in Westfield. Interment field and Orange, Va. Eugene Dwight Seiter, Jr. of Born and raised in Westfield, she Funeral services were held on of his life. was at Fairview Cemetery in West- Dr. Seiter was employed as a se- Poquoson, Va. and Clinton Timothy lived in Plainfield since 1957. Thursday, December 30, at the He was a member of the First United field. nior research chemist for almost 40 Seiter of San Francisco; a daughter, She had worked for Merck & Com- Higgins Home for Funerals in Methodist Church in Westfield. Memorial donations may be made years with the E. I. Dupont Com- Carolyn Sue Seiter Sturgeon of pany, Inc. in Rahway for 20 years Watchung, followed by a Mass at St. He was predeceased by his wife, to the Coronary Care Unit, care of pany, where he patented six inven- Charleston, W. Va.; two sisters, Vir- before retiring in 1989. Bernard’s Church. Interment took Maryann M. Magnotti Villa, in 1996. Overlook Hospital Foundation, 36 tions related to photoproduct tech- ginia Seiter Meerbott of Houston, Mrs. Tramontano was a communi- place at St. Gertrude’s Mausoleum in Surviving are two daughters, Upper Overlook Road, Summit, nology. Tex. and Harriet Seiter Medaris of cant of St. Bernard’s Roman Catho- Colonia. Brenda V. Weiss of Short Hills and 07901, or to the Westfield Volunteer After graduating from Lehigh Burke, Va., and five grandchildren. lic Church in Plainfield and a mem- Memorial donations may be made Karleen V. Burns of Westfield; two Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 356, West- University in Bethlehem, Pa., he had The funeral was held on Friday, sisters, Amelia Tosto of Clark and field, 07090. ber of the its Rosary Society. to St. Bernard’s Church, P.O. Box January 6, 2000 worked for the Best Foods Company December 31, in Graham Cemetery She was predeceased by her hus- 2844, Plainfield, 07062 or to the for several years. Although granted in Orange, Va. band, Vincent A. Tramontano, Sr., American Cancer Society, 600 First essential worker status with the com- Arrangements were handled by the on December 1, and by two brothers, Avenue, Raritan, 08869. Rose DeCuollo Laratta, 87, Volunteer, pany during World War II, he waived Preddy Funeral Home in Orange. Joseph DeBella and Samuel DeBella, January 6, 2000 it in order to serve in the European Memorial donations may be made in 1982. Theater. to the First Presbyterian Church in Rosarian at St. Bartholomew Church Surviving are two sons, Vincent A. Rose DeCuollo Laratta, 87, a life- of the church’s Rosary Altar Society. He served in the United States Orange, Va. 22960. Tramontano, Jr. of South Plainfield Michael Kascin, Jr. Army during the war, after which he January 6, 2000 Michael Kascin, Jr. of long resident of Scotch Plains, died She was predeceased by her hus- and John E. Tramontano of on Thursday, December 30, at band, Caesar Laratta, in 1972, and by earned a Doctoral Degree in Physical Bridgewater; two daughters, Elaine Mountainside died on Wednesday, Jeanne E. Young, 97 December 29, in Overlook Hospital Muhlenberg Regional Medical Cen- five brothers, Ernest DeCuollo, Louis Jeanne E. Young, 97, of Westfield in Summit. ter in Plainfield. DeCuollo, Angelo DeCuollo, An- Norman Sprague, 85 died on Saturday, December 25, in Joseph B. Brown, 57 Born in Cranford, he had lived in Mrs. Laratta was a homemaker. thony DeCuollo and Dominic Norman Thomas Sprague, 85, of the Westfield Center, Genesis Joseph B. Brown, 57, of North Garwood before moving to She was a volunteer at St. DeCuollo, and by a sister, Theresa Westfield died on Friday, December ElderCare Network in Westfield. Brunswick died on Tuesday, Decem- Mountainside 46 years ago. Bartholomew the Apostle Roman Sognato. 10, in Houston, Tex. Born in Scotland, she had resided ber 21, at home. Mr. Kascin had been a self-em- Catholic Church and Rectory in Surviving are three daughters, Judy Born in Portland, Ore. on April 4, in Pittsburgh, Pa. for 80 years before Born in Wilkes-Barre, Pa., he had ployed carpenter for 40 years before Scotch Plains and also was a member Keane, Edith Smith and Evelyn 1914, he was a long-time Westfield moving to Westfield 14 years ago. lived in Edison before moving to retiring in 1982. He also taught at Matino; four grandchildren and two resident. She was formerly a school secre- North Brunswick over 30 years ago. Elizabeth Vocational and Technical great-grandchildren. Mr. Sprague had been employed as tary for the Dilworth School System Mr. Brown was employed as an High School. Carmelo Cintorrino, 89 Funeral services were held on Tues- a supply specialist and traffic man- in Pittsburgh. operating engineer with Local No. He served in the United States Carmelo Cintorrino, 89, of West- day, January 4, from the Rossi Fu- ager with General Motors and Gen- She was predeceased by her hus- 825 of the International Union of Army during World War II. field died on Thursday, December neral Home in Scotch Plains, fol- eral Electric before retiring in 1979. band, William C. Young, and by a Operating Engineers for the past 32 Mr. Kascin was a member of the 30, in Muhlenberg Regional Medical lowed by a Mass at St. Bartholomew He served in the United States brother, John W. Ellis. years. American Legion Post and the Center in Plainfield. the Apostle Church. Navy during World War II. Surviving are a daughter, Susan Y. He was a United States Army vet- Policemen’s Benevolent Association Born and raised in Roccalumera, Memorial contributions may be Mr. Sprague was active with the Florian of Westfield; five grandchil- eran and served during the Vietnam No. 19, both in Mountainside. Italy, he came to the United States in made to the Scotch Plains Rescue Lions Club and the American Legion dren and four great-grandchildren. War. He won the Union County Better- 1960 and settled in Westfield. Squad, P.O. Box 325, Scotch Plains, and held officer positions in both A Mass of Christian Burial will be 07076. Surviving are his wife, Carol Coyle Ball Golf Championship several Mr. Cintorrino had been a cabinet January 6, 2000 organizations. celebrated on Friday, January 7, at St. Brown; a son, James Brown of North times between 1953 and 1973. maker for the Fanwood Millwork He was predeceased by his wife, Scholastica Catholic Church in Brunswick; a daughter, Pamela Irwin Surviving are his wife of 50 years, Company in Fanwood for 11 years Josephine Sprague, in 1990. Aspinwall, Pa. Burial will follow in of Saylorsburg, Pa.; his mother, Clara Helen E. Kascin; a daughter, Jean before retiring in 1971. He had pre- Surviving are two sisters, Nancy St. Joseph’s Cemetery in East Carpenter Brown of Edison; a brother, Marie Miller; a son, Robert M. viously been a cabinet maker in Italy. Walter S. Bozek, 86 Bickell of Brewster, Mass. and Betty Mckeesport, Pa. Dane A. Brown of Scotch Plains, and Kascin; a sister, Irene Haskell, and He served in the Italian Army in Walter S. “Whitey” Bozek, 86, of Shelton of Rockville Center, N.Y. In lieu of flowers, the family has two grandchildren. five grandchildren. World War II. Plainfield died on Sunday, January 2, A memorial service will be held requested Mass cards in her memory. A Mass was offered on Monday, A Mass was offered on Monday, He was predeceased by his wife, at the Robert Wood Johnson Jr. Health this Saturday, January 8, at 2 p.m. at Arrangements are under the direc- December 27, at St. Mary of Mount January 3, in Our Lady of Lourdes Giuseppa Cintorrino; a son, Care Center in Plainfield. the First United Methodist Church in tion of the Huber Funeral Home in Virgin Roman Catholic Church in Roman Catholic Church in Francesco Cintorrino, and a daugh- Born and raised in South Plainfield, Westfield. Bordentown. New Brunswick, following services Mountainside, following the funeral ter, Maria Cintorrino. he had lived in Scotch Plains for 23 January 6, 2000 January 6, 2000 at the Selover Funeral Home in North from the Rossi Funeral Home in Surviving are three daughters, years before moving to Plainfield Brunswick. Scotch Plains. Antoinetta Ulisse, Grace DiBella and three years ago. John Morganelli, 78, Columbia Grad; January 6, 2000 January 6, 2000 Rita DiPalo; two sons, Tino Mr. Bozek had been a printer for Cintorrino and Orlando Cintorrino; Boise’s Printing in Plainfield for 50 William F. Daly, 89, Retired Clerk; 13 grandchildren and 15 great-grand- years before retiring in 1978. Worked for NJ Department of Labor children. He was a charter and life member John L. Morganelli, 78, of Garwood versity in 1947 and a Master of Arts Served in the Pacific During WW II A Mass of Christian Burial was of the South Plainfield Polish Na- died on Tuesday, December 28, while Degree in Business from Columbia tional Home and was a former pitcher William F. Daly, 89, of Scotch Monday, January 3, from the Rossi held on Monday, January 3, in the on vacation with his family in Naples, University in 1952. Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Church for the Polish National Home softball Italy. Surviving are his wife of 50 years, Plains died on Thursday, December Funeral Home in Scotch Plains, fol- team. 30, at the Westfield Center, Genesis lowed by a Mass at St. Bartholomew in Westfield. Interment took place at Born in Orange, he had lived in Esther Sansone Morganelli; a son, Fairview Cemetery in Westfield. Mr. Bozek was a former member of Jersey City, Roselle Park and West- Leonardo Morganelli of Garwood; a ElderCare Network in Westfield. the Apostle Church. the South Plainfield Senior Citizens Born in New York City, he had Memorial contributions may be Arrangements were under the di- field before moving to Garwood last daughter, Andrea Morganelli of rection of the Dooley Colonial Home, and was active with many area bowl- year. Hackensack and a sister, Ruth Miceli lived in New Hyde Park, N.Y. before made to the Scotch Plains Rescue ing leagues. relocating to Scotch Plains in 1995. Squad, P.O. Box 325, Scotch Plains, 556 Westfield Avenue in Westfield. Mr. Morganelli was a veterans of Orange. January 6, 2000 Surviving are his wife of 57 years, employment interviewer with the A Mass of Christian Burial will be Mr. Daly had been employed as a 07076. January 6, 2000 Anna Mieszkalski Bozek. New Jersey Department of Labor in offered on Monday, January 10, at postal clerk for the United States Funeral services will be held at 10 Elizabeth for the past eight years. 9:30 a.m. at St. Anne’s Roman Catho- Postal Service in Brooklyn before Melvin Liberman, Was NJIT Graduate; a.m. today, Thursday, January 6, at He was a United States Army vet- lic Church in Garwood. retiring in 1971. the James W. Conroy Funeral Home eran of World War II. Arrangements are under the direc- He served with the 132nd Combat in South Plainfield. Burial will fol- He earned a Bachelor of Arts De- tion of the Dooley Funeral Home, Engineers during World War II in the Army Veteran Worked at Bomb Test Site low at the Lake Nelson Memorial gree in Business from Rutgers Uni- 218 North Avenue in Cranford. Guam, Philippines and Okinawa In- Melvin Liberman of Scotch Plains tute of Technology in Newark. Park in Piscataway. January 6, 2000 vasion. He was also a member of the died on Sunday, January 2, in the He was a member of the B’Nai Memorial donations may be made 132nd Combat Engineers Associa- Roosevelt Care Center in Edison. B’rith of Springfield and the Inter- to the South Plainfield Polish Na- tion. Born in Newark, he had lived in national Society of Electrical Engi- tional Home Scholarship Fund, 312 He was a communicant of St. Irvington and Springfield before neering. New Market Avenue, South Dooley Funeral Service, Inc. Bartholomew the Apostle Roman moving to Scotch Plains 11 years Surviving are his wife, Bobbie Plainfield, 07080. Catholic Church in Scotch Plains. ago. Liberman; a daughter, Patti January 6, 2000 Caring & Courteous Service to the While living in New York, he was a Mr. Liberman served in the United Liberman; a stepdaughter, Elisa Cranford/Westfield Area Since 1913 communicant of Notre Dame Church States Army in the 1950s and was an Zinberg; two stepsons, Scott Zinberg in New Hyde Park and St. Pascal electronics research engineer for and Jay Zinberg; his mother, Doris Pauline Truono, 91 Baylon in St. Albans. bomb testing at the-Mercury Nevada Liberman, and six grandchildren. He was predeceased by his wife, Pauline Castello Truono, 91, of bomb test site. Services were held on Monday, Brick died on Saturday, January 1, at Rita Fiorentino Daly, in 1986. He received bachelor’s and January 3, at the Menorah Chapels at Surviving are a son, William F. Point Pleasant Hospital in Point Pleas- master’s degrees in electrical engi- Millburn in Union. ant. Daly of Fanwood, and three grand- January 6, 2000 neering from the New Jersey Insti- Born in Newark, she had lived in Westfield sons. 556 Westfield Funeral services were held on New York City and the Central Jer- William E. Taylor, 77, Retired Marine; sey area, including Westfield, Avenue Garwood, Scotch Plains and South 233-0255 Edwin Chlebicki, 82 District Manager for New Jersey Bell Plainfield, before moving to Brick in John L. Dooley Edwin Chlebicki, 82, of Scotch 1970. William E. Taylor, 77, of West- Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Truono was a homemaker. Manager Plains died on Thursday, December field died on Wednesday, December Wendy Edmon of Lake Placid, N.Y. 30, at Hunterdon Medical Center in She was predeceased by her hus- 29, at Uihlein Mercy Center in Lake and Marcy Tourtellotte of Westfield; band, Anthony Truono, in 1968; a Flemington. Placid, N.Y. a son, Bill Taylor of Jupiter, Fla., and Born in Elizabeth, he had lived for granddaughter, Crystal Wissell, in Born in Brooklyn, he lived in West- eight grandchildren. 1994; her brother, Salvatore Castello; 13 years in Bricktown before moving field for 73 years. A memorial service was held yes- to Scotch Plains two years ago. and a sister, Dorothy Didio. Mr. Taylor had been a District terday, Wednesday, January 5, at The Surviving are two daughters, Mr. Chlebicki had been employed Manager in New Jersey Bell’s Traffic Presbyterian Church in Westfield. with the Singer Manufacturing Com- Rosemarie J. Gargano of Lehigh, Fla. Cranford and Data Systems operations until A college scholarship fund in Mr. and Nancy Linfante of Brick; two 218 North Avenue pany in Elizabeth as a set-up man for retiring in 1984 after 37 years. Taylor’s name will be established by 44 years before retiring 20 years ago. sons, Anthony F. Truono and Joseph A graduate of Westfield High the Westfield Boosters Association. J. Truono, both of South Plainfield; 276-0255 Surviving are a son, Eugene School and Colgate University in Donations may be made to this memo- Chlebicki of Huntington Beach, Ca- 13 grandchildren; 14 great-grand- Charles V. Dooley Hamilton, N.Y., he played varsity rial at P.O. Box 594, Westfield, 07090. children and a great-great grand- Manager lif.; three daughters, Kathleen Leso baseball and basketball in both high January 6, 2000 of Clark and Theresa Schoberl of child. school and college. Funeral services will be held at Hillsborough; a sister, Alice Ravaioli, Mr. Taylor was a Lieutenant in the and four grandchildren. 9:15 a.m. today, Thursday, January United States Marine Corps during 6, in the McCriskin Home for Funer- Funeral services were held on Mon- World War II and a Captain in the More day, January 3, at St. Helen’s Roman als in South Plainfield, followed by a Marine Corps Reserves when he re- 10 a.m. Mass of Christian burial in Catholic Church in Westfield. Inter- tired from service in 1958. ment took place at St. Gertrude’s the Sacred Heart Roman Catholic He was a member of the Westfield Obituaries Church in South Plainfield. We appreciate Cemetery in Colonia. Y’s Board of Directors and was ac- Arrangements were handled by the Interment will follow in the Holy tive with the Westfield Schools Boost- Redeemer Cemetery in South Krowicki Gorny Memorial Home in ers Association and developmental On Page 7 our neighbors Clark. Plainfield. youth sports organizations. 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CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood Thursday, January 6, 2000 Page 13 Check it out on the website! www.goleader.com THE WEEK IN SPORTS High School Sports - pgs 13-17 ORANGE PANTHERS OUT-CLAW PARK PANTHERS; KIVETZ GETS 4TH National Orange ‘Flare’ Overwhelms Blue Devil Wrestling Classic Action By DAVID B. CORBIN with his explosive style some adjust- longer,” commented Kivetz. “I two runners-up and one third-place Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times ments could be made and coaches thought that I dominated the guy. But finisher. Chief sophomore Derek A national flare continued at the Glen Kurz and Lou Cerchio would I kept looking back at the coaches to Tranchina at 140 - Westfield High Blue Devil Classic Wrestling Tour- constantly remind him. try to calm down a little.” School Athletic Director Ed nament in Westfield on December 29 “They said I did a smart match. I In the semifinals, Kivetz faced Tranchina’s son - just missed plac- and this time a very impressive Pan- didn’t do anything non-thinking un- eventual champion Mike Reitemeyer ing third when he was taken down ther team from Orange High School in the final seconds, losing 7-6. in Hillsborough, North Carolina took The Devils resumed their season top honors with 153.5 points to out- on January 5 at Shabazz and will claw the defending champion Roselle travel to Kearny tomorrow for a 7 Park Panthers that finished second p.m. match. with 134. Also, the tournament in- creased to 11 teams and the wrestling TEAM SCORES: quality was, indeed, magnified. 1. Orange [N.C.] (O) 153.5, 2. Oddly enough, both Panther teams Roselle Park (RP) 134, 3. Howell have a lot in common. The Orange (H) 118.5, 4. West Milford (WM) 117.5, 5. Piscataway (P) 110, 6. High School head coach, Bob David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times Schriner, was formerly a Roselle Park Colonia (C) 109, 7. Middlesex Mx) LOOKING FOR THE NET…Blue Devil Co-Captain Val Griffeth, No. 33, looks wrestling standout and his brother 36, 8. Morristown (Mo) 32, 9. Do- for the basket while being closely guarded by a Dayton Bulldog during the first James is the present Roselle Park ver (D) and Westfield (W) 8, 11. round of the Panther Pride Classic in Roselle Park on December 28. The Blue Athletic Director. Westfield provided CONTINUED ON PAGE 14 Devils defeated the Bulldogs, 42-23, then went on to defeat Roselle Park, 55-47. the hospitality and the Orange Pan- thers graciously accepted it by sup- plying five champions and two run- CUSIMANO NETS 11, THORNTON YANKS DOWN EIGHT ners-up. The Park Panthers provided two champions, two runners-up and four third-place finishers. Having entered only four wres- Blue Devils Hustle to Humble tlers, the Westfield Blue Devils fin- ished with eight team points. Senior Mike Kivetz, seeded third at 171, David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times wound up with a fourth place finish. SETTING UP THE POWER HALF…Blue Devil Mike Kivetz, left, finds Bulldog Basketballers, 42-23 Kivetz wrestled well against Chris himself in the primary stages of setting up a power half tilting maneuver against Parisi of West Milford and advanced Chris Parisi of West Milford. Although he was a little high on Parisi, Kivetz did to the semifinals with a 13-2, major- manage to tilt him a few times to win a 13-2, majority decision at 171 pounds. By DAVID B. CORBIN realized that she had a bad angle so followed by Manahan with seven, Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times she quickly flicked the basketball Jen Hayes and Masterson with four of Piscataway and had a tight bout. Repeating as Panther-Pride Tour- behind her to Cusimano who then and Val Wicks and Suanne With the score tied 3-3 in the third nament Champions has been on the laid the ball in for two points. The Hutchinson with two each. Cusimano period, Reitemeyer escaped and added mind of Head Coach Joe Marino, next great play followed when and Matthews had three and two a takedown. Kivetz escaped to make and his Westfield High School girls Matthews grabbed a defensive re- steals, respectively and Griffeth added the score 6-4 and, as time was run- basketball team took the first step bound, saw Cusimano breaking to- two assists. ning out, he made a desperate at- by humbling Jonathan Dayton, 42- ward the basket and heaved the ball Nearly every Blue Devil girl was in tempt to get a takedown but 23, on December 28 in Roselle Park down court to Cusimano who then on the successful act. “It’s hard for Reitemeyer countered to win 8-4. to advance to the finals. Sopho- rolled in a lay-up. Leonardis scored me to say,” said Marino about who The battle for third place resulted more Jackie Cusimano scored seven the final, four Blue Devil points by may have been the player of the game. in a wild and confusing scoring fest of her game-leading 11 points in sinking two free throws and a lay-up. “I have to give credit to everyone of with Kivetz accumulating the short the first quarter as the Blue Devils Manahan finished with eight those girls. They all worked hard. I’d end of a 16-11 decision. set the pace by leaping to an early points, Thornton and Leonardis each say that the whole batch of them did Blue Devil sophomore John 13-6 lead. had six, Masterson and Griffeth both a great job.” Leonardis at 119 drew defending 103 The Blue Devils worked success- had four and Matthews had three Westfield upped its record to 1- champion Tyrone Hodge of Orange - fully as a team both offensively and points. 2 and Dayton fell to 1-2. When the eventual 119 pound champion - defensively, and their efforts re- “Our girls were looking for each asked how they would do in the and was stopped in 1:45. Devil Kyle flected on the scoreboard. Junior other and they were getting their finals, Marino said, “We’re going Swingle at 145 fell to Dan Kochakji Carolyn Matthews offensively shots off,” said Marino of the Blue to win.” in the opening round and heavy- spread the wealth as she distributed Devils’ offensive success. Dayton 6 4 9 4 23 weight Nick Clark was pinned by seven assists and nearly every Devil Thornton led with eight rebounds, Westfield 13 11 8 10 42 Ahmed Zanati of Howell in 4:23. had their share of the 34 rebounds. The Howell Renegades placed Led by junior Karen Manahan with third with 118.5 points and had David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times five, seven Devil girls committed BATTLING FOR THE TITLE…Mike Reitemeyer, top, of Piscataway tries to three champions and two runners- larceny by combining for 14 steals. control returning champion Doug Schoening of Roselle Park in the 171 finals. up while new entry West Milford “We controlled the board the whole Reitemeyer scored a takedown in the final seconds to win, 3-2. finished a very close fourth with time plus we were changing the de- 117.5 points and provided two fense up on them a little bit, giving ity decision. Kivetz scored four til the last five seconds. They did say champions, two runners-up and them a multiple look which confused takedowns, a two-point tilt and a though that I had to slide back a little three third-place finishers. The them,” commented Marino. three-point nearfall, turning Parisi when I used legs. I put him on my lap. Piscataway Chiefs placed fifth with “We made sure that they didn’t get with a power half nelson. However, I can’t get away with that much 110 points and had two champions, their shots off. They had some good shooters,” said Marino of the Bull- dogs. “We were definitely pressuring RON JENERETTE CHANGES MOMENTUM, SINKS 15 the ball.” Led by Cusimano who hit for five points, the Devils jumped to a 9-2 lead with 2:15 left in the first quar- Raiders Rally But Fall Short; ter after Manahan and Courtney Thornton both hit two-pointers. Manahan and Cusimano added lay- ups and Bulldogs Esther Aizenberg Farmer Cagers Win, 62-55 and Rachel Tiss also sank two points each prior to the end of the quarter. Thornton, Kelley Masterson and By DAVID B. CORBIN topped it off with a three-pointer. with them in the beginning and we Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Manahan added two points each early Unfortunately for the Raiders, the are not a running team.” in the second quarter to push the Blue What a difference a player made! Farmers recovered in the final quar- Feeley led the Raiders with nine Devils’ lead to 19-6. After Bulldog After being thrashed, 23-9, in the ter, but not before Chewning chomped defensive and two offensive rebounds Iyeisha Gordon hit a short jumper, first quarter, the Scotch Plains- off another three-pointer to put the and also made two blocked shots Devil senior Val Griffeth rebounded Fanwood High School boys basket- Raiders in front, 46-43. Farmer Rob while Herrmann had five rebounds her own missed foul shot and rolled ball team outplayed the Union Farm- Zinkowicz and Muhammad Oliver and Williams had three. Brown fin- in a lay-up, then later Matthews nailed ers but fell short, 62-55, in the con- both came alive and hit for eight and ished with 13 points, Herrmann and a three-pointer to extend the half David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times solation round of the Cindy Pools six points, respectively. Raider sopho- Chewning both had six and Feeley time lead to 24-10. MAD SCRAMBLE FOR THE BALL…Blue Devil junior Courtney Thornton, Classic in Scotch Plains on Decem- more Steve Williams found the mark had five as the Raiders slid to 0-4. Parity ruled in the third quarter as left, wins the scramble for the basketball during the game with the Jonathan ber 28. Raider senior Ron Jenerette, and nailed all seven of his points but Oliver was deadly throughout the the Bulldogs scored nine points and Dayton Bulldogs at the Panther Pride Tournament in Roselle Park on Decem- entering for the first time in the the Farmers held on to win. game and finished with 21 points, the Blue Devils sank eight. ber 28. Westfield defeated Roselle Park, 55-47, in the finals to repeat as second quarter, made the difference The Raiders who yielded six steals Zinkowicz finished with 18 and Chris Thornton, Griffeth, Masterson and champions. See additional picture on page 14. as he used his size and aggressive- in the first quarter, allowed far fewer Chadwick totaled 13 points as the senior Kristen Leonardis each hit ness to throw the Farmers off their for the remainder of the game. Farmers boosted their record to 3-1. two pointers. game while scoring 15 points. “We just gained more confidence,” “In the beginning of the season, we Dominance was insured in the fi- MATTHEWS PUSHES IN 18 POINTS “With all the big guys in, they said Jenerette. “We knew that we were a little timid. This was a real nal quarter as the Blue Devils couldn’t guard all of us,” said could bring the ball up. We may have confidence boost,” said Jenerette of outscored the Bulldogs, 10-4. Jenerette. “If they press me, I just been a little afraid in the beginning of the Raiders’ solid play after the first Manahan hit two free throws, then give it to (Andy) Feeley or Derrick the game because we have a lot of quarter. the play of the game occurred when Devil Hoopsters Grab (Brown).” young guys. We just had to get used Union 23 9 11 19 62 Cusimano passed to Matthews on a It was all Union in the first quarter to the pressure. Also we tried to run Sc Pl-Fanwood 9 15 19 12 55 fast break. While in the air, Matthews as the Farmers quickly converted six steals into 12 points. Raider Derrick Panther Pride, 55-47 Brown scored seven of the Raiders’ nine points while sophomore Brian Westfield High School girls bas- ward. Junior Courtney Thornton hit Schiller added the remainder. ketball Head Coach Joe Marino was for seven points, senior Val Griffeth The Farmers increased their lead true to his word when he said that scored five and Jesina Gonzalez to 28-9 early in the second quarter, they would win the Panther Pride added two. but things changed drastically when Tournament as his Blue Devils de- Roxie Netta led the Panthers with the 6’4”, 245 pound Jenerette rumbled feated the Roselle Park girls, 55-47, 15 points and veterans Kristen on the court and reeked havoc. The on December 30. Junior Carolyn Pirozzi, Carrie Gorombey and result, the Raiders outscored the Matthews sizzled as she burned the Joanna Ollinick had 10, eight and Farmers, 15-9. With the inclusion of net for a game-high 18 points. four points, respectively. The Pan- Jenerette the Raiders tightened up Last year, the same two teams met thers slipped to 2-2 while the Blue their defense, controlled the boards in the finals and the Blue Devil girls Devils rose to 2-2. and forced the Farmers to miss their defeated the Panthers, 36-25. Liz Westfield 12 15 16 12 55 shots and to make bad passes. Also McKeon became the tournament Roselle Park 15 8 10 14 47 he drew fouls and sank six of six free MVP as she sank 18 points against throws - nine of ten in the game - to Dayton and repeated that act against go along with his short jumper. Raider the Panthers. SOCCER SKILLS Matt Chewning added to the surge Last year, the Blue Devil girls took with a three-pointer. a 10-2, first quarter lead over the AND DRILLS INC. “I guess that’s the way I play,” Panthers; however, things were a bit commented Jenerette on his ability to different this year as the Panthers draw fouls. jumped in front, 15-12. The Blue The comeback continued in the Devils did awaken and startled the third quarter as the Raiders out- Panthers as they outscored them 15- Because A Left Foot Is A Terrible Thing To Waste pointed the Farmers, 19-11, to knot 8 in the second quarter and 16-10 in A YEAR ROUND SOCCER TUTORING the score 43-43. Midway through the SCHOOL FOR ALL AGES, WE the third. SPECIALIZE IN THE DEVELOPMENT quarter, the Raiders went on a 12- Matthews nailed 12 of her points OF BALL CONTROL SKILLS. point run to take a 38-37 lead. Dur- in the first half and, along with sopho- ing that run, junior Andy Feeley hit LATE WINTER CLASSES David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times more Jackie Cusimano who sank 12 for two, senior Dave Herrmann fol- TRYING TO KEEP A FARMER AWAY FROM THE BASKET…Raider juniors Andy Feeley, No. 22, and Derrick and junior Karen Manahan who START JANUARY 31, 2000 lowed with a slick steal and four Brown, right, attempt to keep a Union Farmer from getting near the basket during a consolation game at the Cindy Pools zipped in 11 total points, the Blue points, Jenerette added a blocked shot Classic in Scotch Plains on December 28. The Raiders made a gallant attempt against the Farmers but fell short, 62-55. (908) 753-8240 Devils controlled the tempo of the Tom Turnbull, Dir. and three free throws, then Schiller See additional picture on page 15. game from the second quarter on- CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK Page 14 Thursday, January 6, 2000 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Local Area High School Girls Basketball Results DECEMBER 28: finished with 20. Roselle Park 41, Roselle 30 Union (4-0) 22 28 18 13 81 The Panthers roared in the second Millburn (2-2) 11 10 21 8 50 quarter, outscoring Roselle, 18-9, Morristown 51, Cranford 36 when Kristen Pirozzi scored six of The Colonials were too much for her 10 points in the Panther Pride the Cougars as senior Katie DeMaio Tournament. scored 13 of her 26 points in the third Roselle (0-2) 3 9 6 12 30 quarter during the first round of the Roselle Park (2-1) 2 18 6 15 41 Cougar Classic. Jillian Murray led Elizabeth 63, Linden 30 the Cougars with 12 points while DiNai Parker zipped the net for 27 Amy Snyder and Christine Clark points, yanked down eight rebounds added nine each. and seized five steals for the unde- Morristown (2-1) 15 11 19 6 51 feated, 5-0, Lady Minutemen in the Cranford (2-1) 11 8 9 8 36 title game of the Elizabeth Tourna- Whippany Park 52, Rahway 32 ment. The Indians suffered their first David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times Linden (1-2) 6 7 8 9 30 defeat in a big way during the first ATTEMPTING TO FREE THE LEG…Blue Devil heavyweight Nick Clark, LOOKING FOR AN OPENING…Blue Devil sophomore Jackie Cusimano Elizabeth 17 14 24 8 63 left, attempts to free his leg from Ahmed Zanati of Howell during the first round looks for an opening toward the basket. Cusimano found several openings and round of the New Providence Tour- of the Blue Devil Classic. Zanati won by fall in 4:23. scored 11 points against the Dayton Bulldogs at the Panther Pride Tournament. Brearley 48, Henry Hudson 20 nament. Chante Small scored 14 Brearley came loaded for “Bears” points for the Indians. when Karen Sues nailed 15 points in Rahway (2-1) 8 4 5 15 32 BLUE DEVILS TIE FOR SECOND the first round of the Highland Park Whippany Pk (2-1) 17 15 15 5 52 National Flare Overwhelms Tournament. Magda Sliwowski DECEMBER 29: pumped in 14 for the Bears. New Providence 47, Rahway 31 Blue Devil Wrestling Classic Raider Girls Capture Henry Hudson (0-3) 8 4 0 8 20 The Pioneers settled for a victory Brearley (2-1) 9 15 11 13 48 in the consolation round of the New CONTINUED FROM PAGE 13 Union 81, Millburn 50 Providence Holiday Tournament as Madison (M) 5. Harris (C), 3:27 The Farmers pulverized the Mill- Michelle Williams pumped in 17 U. C. Track Crown TITLE ROUND: THIRD PLACE: ers in the first round of the Millburn points and pulled down 11 rebounds. 103: — Dan Stromberg (WM) d. Zack 103: — Mike Cilento (Cl) p. M. J. Tournament when Jayme Gray fired Rahway (2-2) 14 0 7 10 31 Cumliffe (Ho), 4-2, OT Makaritis (Mx), 4:25 The Scotch Plains-Fanwood High TEAM SCORES: in 16 points in the first half and School girls indoor track team cap- New Prov. (2-2) 10 9 13 15 47 112: — Dan Appello (RP) d. Kyle Poulsen 112: — Bill Cardinale (Co) md. Darrell 1. Scotch Plains-Fanwood (SPF) (P), 6-4 Moore (WM) 10-1 tured its first indoor relay title, total- 54, 2. Westfield (W) and Elizabeth 119: — Tyrone Hodge (O) p. Sam 119: — Anthony Sisti (WM) p. Lou ing 54 points, to easily outscore the (E) 34, 4. Union (U) 24, 5. Plainfield Campanella (Mx), 3:52 Panetta (RP), 5:55 Westfield and Elizabeth girls who (P) 22, 6. Linden (L) 15, 7. Cranford 125: — Jermaine Hodge (O) md. Ken 125: — Nick Panetta (RP) won by dis- tied for second with 34 points. The (C) and Governor Livingston (GL) 13 Perry (WM), 14-6 qualification over Hattim Hajjaj (D) Raiders were led by the strong efforts 130: — Rory Adams (RP) md. John 130: — Steve Zarubnicky (WM) d. Dave 880 Relay: 1. Elizabeth 1:57.2, 2. Tatum (O), 15-7 Zuckerman (Mo), 6-2 of Alyssa Sams, Jayme Ferraro and SPF 2:02.7 Erin Kelly. Maura McMahon was 135: — Joe Mastrogiovanni (P) p. Jason 135: — Bryan Garrison (RP) d. Ryan One Mile Relay: 1. SPF (Jayme Bone (Co), :38 LaRue (O), 6-1 involved in two first places for the Ferraro, Kate Bereznak, Alyssa Sams, Blue Devils. 140: — Ray Lopez (H) d. Aaron Holt (O), 140: — Mohammed Aly (Co) d. Derek Erin Kelly) 4:40.8, 2. Westfield 4:43.6 4-2 Tranchina (P), 7-6 The Raiders placed first in the mile Two Mile Relay: 1. Westfield 145: — Zack VanDeventer (O) md. Bryan 145: — Bob Appello (RP) won by default relay and the shuttle hurdles and (Adrienne Blauvelt, Rachel Changaris (P), 10-2 152: — Kevin Collier (WM) d. Matt second in the 880, the two mile and Ackerman, Aubrey McGovern, 152: — Dave Olson (H) p. Marc Stanton Baille (P) 8-6, OT the sprint medley. The Blue Devils Maura McMahon) 11:02.9, 2. SPF (Co), 2:24 160: — Dave Flynn (Mo) d. Todd took first in the two mile and the 160: — Pat Lavin (H) d. Jim Fulton Napravnik (P), 4-2 11:23 (WM), 2-1 171: — Ed Zapulla (C) d. Mike Kivetz distance medley relay and second in Sprint Medley Relay: 1. Eliza- the one mile. 171: — Mike Reitemeyer (P) d. Doug (W), 16-11 beth 4:45, 2. SPF 4:47.6 Schoening (RP), 3-2 189: — Marco Alvarado (Mo) d. Kadri Distance Medley Relay: 1. West- 189: — Chad Dunn (O) p. Scarley Elmera Gedelec (C), 6-3 PUBLIC NOTICE field (McMahon, Amy Sobala, Kyle (RP), 3:56 215: — Brian Bishop (P) p. Travis Harper UNION COUNTY BOARD Legones, Alexis Anzelone) 13:52.6 215: — Brandon Grasty (O) d. Dave (C), 2:45 OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS Shuttle Hurdles: 1. SPF (Ferraro, Crist (H), 9-6 Hwt: — Nate Mooney (RP) p. Ahmed NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD Christina Hillman, Ruth Rohrer, Hwt: — Mike Toback (WM) p. Wilmot Zanati (H), 2:25 Date Adopted: January 2, 2000 Public Notice is hereby given that the Sams) :35, 2. GL :36, 3. L :36.5, 4. Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- Westfield :37.1 ers has awarded a contract without com- Team High Jump: 1. New Provi- David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times Matman Matt Loomis Gets petitive bidding as a professional service or dence 9’6”, 2. E 9’2”, 3. SPF 9’2”, 6. PANTHER AGAINST PANTHER…Orange, North Carolina Panther John extraordinary, unspecifiable service pursu- Westfield 8’8” Tatum appears to have Roselle Park Panther Rory Adams in trouble during the ant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(M). This contract 130 pound finals. Oddly enough, Adams defeated Tatum, 15-7. The Orange and the resolution authorizing it is available Team Shot Put: 1. A. L. Johnson Second at Goles Tourney for public inspection in the Office of the High School Panthers did, however, win the Blue Devil Classic and the Roselle 63’1.5”, 4. SPF 58’11.75”, 6. West- Park Panthers placed second. Clerk of the Board. field 54’7.75” RESOLUTION NO. 17-2000 The Scotch Plains-Fanwood High Mike Lowinger at 119 placed fourth. AWARDED TO: Ruderman & Glickman, PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE School wrestling team found the road TEAM SCORES: Esqs., 75 Morris Avenue, Suite 100, Spring- rocky at the John Goles Tournament 1. Delaware Valley (DV) 203.5, 2. field, NJ. SHERIFF’S SALE SHERIFF’S SALE SHERIFF’S SALE on December 29 and placed seventh SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, Warren Hills (WH) 135.5, 3. Roxbury SERVICES: To provide Special Counsel SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, with 76 points in a tournament which services for personnel affairs. CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, (Rx) 108, 4. Sparta (S) 103, 5. Edison PERIOD: For the Year 2000. DOCKET NO. F-3423-99. DOCKET NO. F-6719-99. DOCKET NO. F-15431-98. was easily captured by a very strong (E) 85, 6. Newton (N) 80, 7. Scotch COST: In an amount not to exceed GREENPOINT MORTGAGE CORP., BANKERS TRUST COMPANY, AS CONTIMORTGAGE CORPORATION Delaware Valley squad. Freshman Plains-Fanwood (SPF) 76, 8. West $75,000. PLAINTIFF vs. JOHN H. TYLER, ET AL, TRUSTEE, PLAINTIFF vs. VICTOR Y. PLAINTIFF vs. T. J. MANUEL, ET ALS, Matt Loomis at 215 was the only ARIAS, ET AL., DEFENDANT. DEFENDANT. Morris (WM) 64. M. Elizabeth Genievich DEFENDANT. Raider to make it to the finals, plac- Clerk of the Board of Freeholders CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, DATED OCTOBER 4, 1999 FOR SALE DATED SEPTEMBER 28, 1999 FOR SALE ing second after being a victim of a CHAMPIONSHIPS: 1 T – 1/6/00, The Leader Fee: $22.44 DATED SEPTEMBER 28, 1999 FOR SALE 103: — Matt Stoppay (S) d. Trevor OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. fall in 1:47 to Matt Best of Roxbury. Braxton (N), 7-6 PUBLIC NOTICE By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu- By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu- By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu- Loomis was one of eight Raiders tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by 112: — Nick Wean (DV) d. Jim Miller tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by who reached the semifinals but was UNION COUNTY BOARD public vendue, on the 6th Floor of the Union public vendue, on the 6th Floor of the Union public vendue, on the 6th Floor of the Union (S), 6-4 OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS County Court House (Tower) 2 Broad Street, County Court House (Tower) 2 Broad Street, County Court House (Tower) 2 Broad Street, the only one to advance when he 119: — Lance Thatcher (DV) d. Ryan NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD Elizabeth, New Jersey on WEDNESDAY Elizabeth, New Jersey on WEDNESDAY Elizabeth, New Jersey on WEDNESDAY defeated Scott Carver of Delaware Rendina (E), 6-3 Date Adopted: January 2, 2000 THE 12TH DAY OF JANUARY A.D., 2000 THE 19TH DAY OF JANUARY A.D., 2000 THE 19TH DAY OF JANUARY A.D., 2000 Valley. Senior Mike Grabel at 160 125: — Dan Hutchins (DV) tf. Marc Public Notice is hereby given that the at two o’clock in the afternoon of said day. All at two o’clock in the afternoon of said day. All at two o’clock in the afternoon of said day. All Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- successful bidders must have 20% of their successful bidders must have 20% of their and Gary Cousar at 189 finished Siravo (WM), 16-0, 5:48 successful bidders must have 20% of their 130: — Justin Sigafoos (DV) d. Dave ers has awarded a contract without com- bid available in cash or certified check at the bid available in cash or certified check at the bid available in cash or certified check at the third and Dave Lowinger at 112 and petitive bidding as a professional service or conclusion of the sales. conclusion of the sales. conclusion of the sales. Sisto (Rx), 8-2 extraordinary, unspecifiable service pursu- The judgment amount is $388,090.78. The judgment amount is $116,662.59 The judgment amount is $132,263.32. PUBLIC NOTICE 135: — T. J. Cuff (N) d. Joe Lucas (DV), ant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(M). This contract MUNICIPALITY: Elizabeth. MUNICIPALITY: Elizabeth. Property to be sold is located in the City of 6-0 and the resolution authorizing it is available COUNTY: Union STATE OF NEW JER- COUNTY: Union STATE OF NEW JER- Elizabeth, County of Union and State of New UNION COUNTY BOARD 140: — Brian Foderado (S) d. Joe Bravo for public inspection in the Office of the SEY. SEY. Jersey. OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS (Rx), 5-4 Clerk of the Board. STREET AND STREET NO.: 908-916/ STREET AND STREET NO.: 525 Premises commonly known as 530 Jack- NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD 145: — Greg Wisebum (WH) d. Mike RESOLUTION NO. 30-2000 928-936 Emma Street. Livingston Street. son Avenue, Elizabeth, New Jersey 07201. Date Adopted: January 2, 2000 AWARDED TO: Appointing the following TAX BLOCK AND LOT: BLOCK NO. 3 BEING KNOWN as Lot No. 8, Block No. Stoppay (S), 10-8, OT TAX BLOCK AND LOT: BLOCK NO. 8, Public Notice is hereby given that the 152: — Alex Shallop (DV) d. Ryan to Citizens Insurance Review Committee: LOT NO. 510, 514. LOT NO. 689. 839 on the official Tax Map of the City of Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- Charlotte DeFilippo, Chairman, 65 King DIMENSIONS OF LOT: 100 feet x 150 DIMENSIONS OF LOT: 25 feet x 100 Elizabeth. ers has awarded a contract without com- Henion (N), 9-5 Street, Hillside, NJ feet and 112.50 feet x 100 feet. feet. Dimensions (approximately) 33.18 feet x petitive bidding as a professional service or 160: — Mike Concord (DV) md. Mike Anthony LaPorta, 409 No. Chestnut Street, NEAREST CROSS STREET: 100 feet NEAREST CROSS STREET: 300 feet 38.18 feet x 33.01 feet x 127.14 feet. extraordinary, unspecifiable service pursu- McWilliams (N), 14-5 Westfield, NJ from Henry Street. from Fifth Street. Nearest Cross Street: Julia Street. ant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(M). This contract 171: — Tony Ferrara (WH) d. Pawel Joseph E. Infante, 319 So. Stiles Street, There is due approximately the sum of There is due approximately the sum of There is due approximately the sum of and the resolution authorizing it is available Wolak (Rx), 6-4 Linden, NJ $411,112.34 together with lawful interest $119,796.21 together with lawful interest $135,793.91 together with lawful interest for public inspection in the Office of the 189: — Dale Markle (WH) d. Dan Miller Carlos Alma, 625 Westminster Ave., Eliza- and costs. and costs. and costs. Clerk of the Board. beth, NJ There is a full legal description on file in There is a full legal description on file in (S), 10-3 There is a full legal description on file in RESOLUTION NO. 21-2000 215: — Matt Best (Rx) p. Matt Loomis Joseph Cryan, 846 Liberty Ave., Union, the Union County Sheriff’s Office. the Union County Sheriff’s Office. the Union County Sheriff’s Office. AWARDED TO: Schoor DePalama En- NJ The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn gineers and Design, 200 State Highway (SPF), 1:47 PERIOD: 1/1/2000 to 12/31/2000. this sale. this sale. this sale. Nine, Manalapan, NJ. Hwt: — Tim Dellatore (WH) p. Nick COST: Chaiman shall receive an annual RALPH FROEHLICH RALPH FROEHLICH RALPH FROEHLICH SERVICES: Professional consultants to Kilroy (E), 3:24 stipend of $6,500; members shall receive SHERIFF SHERIFF SHERIFF the Union County Planning Board. $5,500. WILLIAM M. E. POWERS, JR., Attorney WILLIAM M. E. POWERS, JR., Attorney FEDERMAN AND PHELAN, Attorney PERIOD: For the Year 2000. PUBLIC NOTICE M. Elizabeth Genievich 737 Stokes Road 737 Stokes Road Suite 505 COST: Services shall be paid for by the Clerk of the Board of Freeholders P.O. Box 1088 P. O. Box 1088 Sentry Office Plaza establishment of an escrow account that will TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS 1 T – 1/6/00, The Leader Fee: $29.07 Medford, New Jersey 08055-9962 Medford, New Jersey 08055-9962 216 Haddon Avenue be funded by the developer, no expense will WHEREAS, the Township of Scotch CH-754823 (WL) CH-754841 (WL) Westmont, New Jersey 08108 be incurred by the County. Plains will require additional medical ser- PUBLIC NOTICE 4 T - 12/16, 12/23, 4 T - 12/23, 12/30/99, CH-754837 (WL) M. Elizabeth Genievich vices in 2000 regarding workers compensa- 12/30/99 & 1/6/00 Fee: $165.24 1/6 &1/13/00 Fee: $163.20 4 T - 12/23, 12/30/99, Clerk of the Board of Freeholders tion injuries, physical therapy and some SHERIFF’S SALE 1/6 &1/13/00 Fee: $167.28 1 T – 1/6/00, The Leader Fee: $23.97 other general services as required by the SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE Municipal Manager; and CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE WHEREAS, funds are available for this DOCKET NO. F-8489-98. SHERIFF’S SALE SHERIFF’S SALE purpose; and AMERIQUEST MORTGAGE COM- SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, SHERIFF’S SALE SHERIFF’S SALE WHEREAS, the Local Public Contracts PANY PLAINTIFF vs. GEORGE EVANS CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, Law (N.J.S.A. 40A:11-1, et seq.) requires AND MRS. GEORGE EVANS, HIS WIFE; DOCKET NO. F-7034-98. DOCKET NO. F-5582-99. CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, that the resolution authorizing the award of ARLENE PAPPAS ET ALS, DEFENDANT. CENLAR FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS, INC., DOCKET NO. F-21010-97. DOCKET NO. F-14680-98. a contract for professional services without CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, PLAINTIFF vs. AUSTIN L. BELIN, JR., ET PLAINTIFF vs. DARLENE JONES, DE- NATIONSBANC MORTGAGE CORPO- FEDERAL HOME LOAN MORTGAGE competitive bids must be publicly adver- DATED MARCH 31, 1999 FOR SALE OF AL., DEFENDANT. FENDANT. RATION PLAINTIFF vs. MAGDY CORPORATION, A CORP. OF THE tised; MORTGAGED PREMISES. CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, MORGAN, ET AL, DEFENDANT. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA PLAIN- NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu- DATED SEPTEMBER 29, 1999 FOR SALE DATED OCTOBER 1, 1999 FOR SALE CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, TIFF vs. ELAINE COSTE; PROVIDENT by the Township Council of the Township of tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. DATED FEBRUARY 22, 1999 FOR SALE SAVINGS BANK, DEFENDANT. Scotch Plains, Union County, New Jersey, public vendue, on the 6th Floor of the Union By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu- By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu- OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, that DR. RICHARD J. SCHALLER, M.D. of County Court House (Tower) 2 Broad Street, tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu- DATED FEBRUARY 19, 1999 FOR SALE Complete Care, Inc., 1949 Westfield Av- Elizabeth, New Jersey on WEDNESDAY public vendue, on the 6th Floor of the Union public vendue, on the 6th Floor of the Union tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. enue, Scotch Plains, New Jersey, be ap- THE 19TH DAY OF JANUARY A.D., 2000 County Court House (Tower) 2 Broad Street, County Court House (Tower) 2 Broad Street, public vendue, on the 6th Floor of the Union By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu- pointed by the Township Manager as Town- at two o’clock in the afternoon of said day. All Elizabeth, New Jersey on WEDNESDAY Elizabeth, New Jersey on WEDNESDAY County Court House (Tower) 2 Broad Street, tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by ship Physician for the period effective from successful bidders must have 20% of their THE 19TH DAY OF JANUARY A.D., 2000 THE 19TH DAY OF JANUARY A.D., 2000 Elizabeth, New Jersey on WEDNESDAY public vendue, on the 6th Floor of the Union January 1, 2000 to December 31, 2000. bid available in cash or certified check at the at two o’clock in the afternoon of said day. All at two o’clock in the afternoon of said day. All THE 19TH DAY OF JANUARY A.D., 2000 County Court House (Tower) 2 Broad Street, This contract is awarded without competi- conclusion of the sales. successful bidders must have 20% of their successful bidders must have 20% of their at two o’clock in the afternoon of said day. All Elizabeth, New Jersey on WEDNESDAY tive bidding as a “professional service” un- The judgment amount is $132,208.57. bid available in cash or certified check at the bid available in cash or certified check at the successful bidders must have 20% of their THE 19TH DAY OF JANUARY A.D., 2000 der the provisions of said Local Public Con- The property to be sold is located in the conclusion of the sales. conclusion of the sales. bid available in cash or certified check at the at two o’clock in the afternoon of said day. All tracts Law because said services are ren- TOWN of WESTFIELD, New Jersey 07090, The judgment amount is $42,957.29. The judgment amount is $115,364.81. conclusion of the sales. successful bidders must have 20% of their dered or performed by persons authorized County of UNION and State of New Jersey. The property to be sold is located in the The property to be sold is located in the The judgment amount is $149,773.04. bid available in cash or certified check at the by law to practice a recognized profession, Commonly known as: 329 LIVINGSTON City of Elizabeth in the County of Union, New CITY of ELIZABETH, New Jersey 07206, The property to be sold is located in the conclusion of the sales. which practice is regulated by law, and STREET, WESTFIELD, NEW JERSEY Jersey. County of UNION and State of New Jersey. City of Elizabeth in the County of Union, New The judgment amount is $91,760.37. which practice requires the knowledge of an 07090. Commonly known as: 560 Jefferson Av- Commonly known as: 307 COURT Jersey. The property to be sold is located in the advanced type in a field of learning acquired Tax Lot No. 13 f/k/a 12.B in Block No. enue, Elizabeth, New Jersey 07201. STREET, ELIZABETH, NEW JERSEY Commonly known as: 1118 Magie Av- Borough of Mountainside, County of Union by a prolonged, formal course of specified 4003 f/k/a 507. Tax Lot No. 386 in Block No. 12. 07206. enue, Elizabeth, New Jersey 07208. and State of New Jersey. education and instruction, and because it is Dimension of Lot: approximately irregular Dimensions of Lot: (Approximately) 35 Tax Lot No. 124 in Block No. 3. Tax Lot No. 1348.8 in Block No. 10. It is commonly known as 164 Chipmunk impossible at this time to know the exact 94.12 feet wide by 130 feet long. feet wide by 173 feet long. Dimension of Lot: approximately 25 feet Dimensions of Lot: (Approximately) 50 Hill, Mountainside, New Jersey. dimensions of the services to be performed Nearest Cross Street: Ripley Place. Nearest Cross Street: Situate on the north- wide by 75 feet long. feet wide by 110 feet long. It is known and designated as Block No. and the exact nature of the various tasks to Situate at a point on the northwesterly westerly side of Jefferson Avenue 460 feet Nearest Cross Street: Third Street. Nearest Cross Street: Situate on the south- 8.B, Lot No. 5. be performed, and accordingly, the services sideline of Livingston Street distance ap- from the southwesterly side of Fairmount Situate at a point on the easterly sideline of erly side of Magie Avenue 129.95 feet from The dimensions are approximately 142 to be rendered cannot reasonably be de- proximately 391 feet northeasterly from its Avenue. Court Street distance approximately 75 feet the westerly side of Browning Avenue. wide by 218 feet long (irregular). scribed by written specifications, and addi- intersection with the northeasterly sideline There is due approximately the sum of northerly from its intersection with the north- There is due approximately the sum of Nearest cross street: Rising Way. tionally, because the said services are of of Ripley Place. $44,969.61 together with lawful interest and erly sideline of Third Street. $154,515.61 together with lawful interest Prior lien(s): None. such a qualitative nature as will not permit There is due approximately the sum of costs. There is due approximately the sum of and costs. There is due approximately the sum of the receipt of competitive bids due to the $137,577.12 together with lawful interest There is a full legal description on file in $118,465.99 together with lawful interest There is a full legal description on file in $97,572.77 together with lawful interest and subjective difference in the work product of and costs. the Union County Sheriff’s Office. and costs. the Union County Sheriff’s Office. costs. such persons and the fact that the ethical There is a full legal description on file in The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn There is a full legal description on file in The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn There is a full legal description on file in requirements of such profession will not the Union County Sheriff’s Office. this sale. the Union County Sheriff’s Office. this sale. the Union County Sheriff’s Office. permit such bidding. The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn RALPH FROEHLICH The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn RALPH FROEHLICH The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the this sale. SHERIFF this sale. SHERIFF this sale. Mayor and Township Clerk are hereby au- RALPH FROEHLICH ZUCKER, GOLDBERG & ACKERMAN, RALPH FROEHLICH ZUCKER, GOLDBERG & ACKERMAN, RALPH FROEHLICH thorized to sign an Agreement, a copy of SHERIFF ATTORNEYS SHERIFF Attorney SHERIFF which is annexed hereto, with Dr. Richard J. FEIN, SUCH, KAHN & SHEPARD, 1139 Spruce Drive FEIN, SUCH, KAHN & SHEPARD, 1139 Spruce Drive STERN, LAVINTHAL, NORGAARD & Schaller. Attorney P.O. Box 1024 Attorney P.O. Box 1024 KAPNICK, Attorney A copy of this resolution shall be pub- Suite 201 Mountainside, New Jersey 07092-0024 Suite 201 Mountainside, New Jersey 07092-0024 Suite 300 lished in The Times as required by law 7 Century Drive Telephone: 1-908-233-8500 7 Century Drive Telephone: 1-908-233-8500 293 Eisenhower Parkway within ten (10) days of its passage. Parsippany, New Jersey 07054 File No.: XVZ 37438 Parsippany, New Jersey 07054 File No.: XWZ 36820 Livingston, New Jersey 07039-1711 TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS CH-754476 (WL) CH-754255 (WL) CH-754850 (WL) CH-754387 (WL) CH-754355 (WL) Barbara Riepe 4 T - 12/23, 12/30/99, 4 T - 12/23, 12/30/99, 4 T - 12/23, 12/30/99, 4 T - 12/23, 12/30/99, 4 T - 12/23, 12/30/99, Township Clerk 1/6 &1/13/00 Fee: $185.64 1/6 &1/13/00 Fee: $177.48 1/6 &1/13/00 Fee: $177.48 1/6 &1/13/00 Fee: $173.40 1/6 &1/13/00 Fee: $173.40 1 T – 1/6/00, The Times Fee: $49.98 CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood Thursday, January 6, 2000 Page 15 Devil Cagers Sink St. Peter’s, 54-52 The Westfield High School boys basketball team picked up their first win of the season by sinking St. Peter’s of New Brunswick, 54-52, in overtime in the Hillside Tournament on December 30. Senior Captain Jeff Weber swished a three-pointer at the buzzer to provide the victory. The Blue Devils had to scramble as they found themselves down 18-14 after the first quarter, then took a one-point lead at the half only to fall behind, 42-38, by the fourth. Blue Devil sophomore Jim McKeon blazed once again with a team-leading 15 points. Freshman Eric Turner burned the net for 11 points and John Semenoro hit 10. Weber and Jay Cook finished with six points each as the David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times Blue Devils improved to 1-4. BRINGING THE BALL UP COURT…Raider Matt Chewning, right, must make sure that he has control of the ball in order to bring it up court against the St. Peter’s (1-5) 18 7 17 7 3 52 Union Farmers. Westfield 14 12 12 11 5 54 Comet Cagers Top Local Area High School Devil Boys, 53-36 Boys Basketball Results The Hillside High School boys basketball team leaped to a 31-18 DECEMBER 28: Anthony Jordan and Cisco Garay lead at the half and continued to top Cranford 81, South Lake, Florida each netted 16 points for the Indians Westfield, 53-36, in the second round 42 in the Tri-County Tournament. of the Hillside Tournament on De- Cougar Mike Snyder burned the J. P. Stevens (0-3) 2 12 12 13 39 cember 29. Blue Devil sophomore net for 35 points in the consolation Rahway (4-0) 13 12 19 12 56 Jim McKeon led all scoring with 17 game of the St. Cloud Rotary Chal- Bernards 32, New Providence 28 points. lenge. Keith Stanley had eight points Jerome Starr led the 4-0 Comets Nagee Johnson hit for 15 points to and 12 rebounds for the Cougars who lead Bernards in the semifinal round with 13 points. Sophomore Devils improved to 1-2. Dan Deserio sank five points and Jay of the Len Sepanak Memorial Tour- Cranford 16 21 23 21 81 nament in Bernardsville. John Cook put in four, while senior Jeff South Lake 11 8 11 12 42 Weber hit for four. Doug Minarik, Emmons sank 14 for the Pioneers. Mark Kolvitis and John Semenoro Linden 73, Ridgefield (Conn.) 44 New Prov (0-3) 7 7 10 4 28 scored two points apiece. Jamaal Tate blasted in 32 points Bernards (3-1) 10 6 8 8 32 for the Tigers and pulled in 19 re- DECEMBER 29: Westfield (0-4) 10 8 7 11 36 bounds in the first round of the Hillside 16 15 11 11 53 Elizabeth 66, Immaculata 63 Ridgefield Anaconda Classic. The Spartans were outrun by the Linden (3-1) 15 22 18 18 73 Minutemen in the second half when Raider Boys Mash Ridgefield (2-2) 9 10 11 14 44 Zahir Daniels and Mike Pittman both Rahway 56, J. P. Stevens 39 scored four points in the final quar- Matawan, 61-42 ter. The Scotch Plains-Fanwood High Hilltoppers Stop Elizabeth (1-3) 23 10 15 18 66 School boys basketball team picked Immaculata (1-3) 10 23 12 18 63 up its first win of the season with a Devil Icemen, 5-2 McClean (Va) 73, Cranford 69 61-42 mashing of Matawan at the The Cougars trailed by just a few Cindy Pools Classic in Scotch Plains The Summit High School ice points all game but could not catch on December 30. Junior Andy Feeley hockey team jumped out early and up. Mike Snyder led the Cougars became the major masher as he stuffed held on to defeat the Westfield High with 21 points. School squad, 5-2, at Warinanco in 16 points and pulled down 16 Cranford (1-3) 17 17 15 20 69 rebounds. Rink in Roselle on December 28. McClean (8-4) 21 18 14 20 73 With their usual slow start, the Keith Schroeder netted three goals for the Hilltoppers. Raiders fell behind 19-12 after the PUBLIC NOTICE first quarter but became deadly in the David Haire, Mike Sartorius and second as they staggered Matawan, Schroeder all scored in the first SHERIFF’S SALE 18-5. Afterwards, the Raiders took period to give the Hilltoppers a 3-0 SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, lead. Dave Strassberg and Kevin CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, complete control. Mike Jackson put DOCKET NO. F-4867-99. in 12 points, Hal Burwell sank 10, Doyle each flicked the net once for LONG BEACH MORTGAGE COMPANY Derrick Brown hit for nine and Dave the Blue Devils. PLAINTIFF vs. TERESA TORRES; JOHN Herrmann, Brian Schiller and Steve DOE, HUSBAND OF TERESA, DEFEN- PUBLIC NOTICE DANT. Williams fired in four apiece for the CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, Raiders who improved to 1-4. TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS DATED SEPTEMBER 21, 1999 FOR SALE Matawan (0-5) 19 5 7 11 42 WHEREAS, the Local Public Contracts OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. Sc Pln-Fanwood 12 18 16 15 61 Law (N.J.S.A. 40A:11-1, et seq.) requires By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu- that the resolution authorizing the award of tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by a contract for professional services without public vendue, on the 6th Floor of the Union PUBLIC NOTICE competitive bids must be publicly adver- County Court House (Tower) 2 Broad Street, tised; Elizabeth, New Jersey on WEDNESDAY BOROUGH OF FANWOOD NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THE 19TH DAY OF JANUARY A.D., 2000 PLANNING BOARD by the Township Council of the Township of at two o’clock in the afternoon of said day. All Notice is hereby given that the PLAN- Scotch Plains, Union County, New Jersey, successful bidders must have 20% of their NING BOARD OF THE BOROUGH OF that Andrew M. Baron, Esq., 163 West bid available in cash or certified check at the FANWOOD after public hearing granted Milton Ave., Rahway, N.J., be appointed as conclusion of the sales. approval to Mr. Carl Monopoli to construct a Township Assistant Attorney from January The judgment amount is $117,625.39. two car detached garage on the property at 1, 2000 to December 31, 2000. The property to be sold is located in the 107 Willoughby Road, Fanwood, New Jer- This contract is awarded without competi- municipality of ELIZABETH in the County of sey being Block 28 Lot 18. tive bidding as a “professional service” un- UNION and State of New Jersey. Documents pertaining to this application der the provisions of said Local Public Con- Commonly known as 535 JEFFERSON are available for public inspection at the tracts Law because said services are ren- AVENUE, ELIZABETH, NEW JERSEY. Borough Hall during normal business hours. dered or performed by persons authorized Tax LOT NO. 472 BLOCK NO. 12. Mr. Carl Monopoli by law to practice a recognized profession, Dimensions of Lot: (Approximately) 75 107 Willoughby Road which practice is regulated by law, and feet wide by 145 feet long. Fanwood, New Jersey 07023 which practice requires the knowledge of an Nearest Cross Street: Situate on the 1 T – 1/6/00, The Times Fee: $15.30 advanced type in a field of learning acquired Southeasterly side of Jefferson Avenue 375 by a prolonged, formal course of specified feet from the Northeasterly side of Mary PUBLIC NOTICE education and instruction, and because it is Street. impossible at this time to know the exact There is due approximately the sum of UNION COUNTY BOARD dimensions of the services to be performed $120,785.53 together with lawful interest OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS and the exact nature of the various tasks to and costs. NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD be performed, and accordingly, the services There is a full legal description on file in Date Adopted: January 2, 2000 to be rendered cannot reasonably be de- the Union County Sheriff’s Office. Public Notice is hereby given that the scribed by written specifications, and addi- The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- tionally, because the said services are of this sale. ers has awarded a contract without com- such a qualitative nature as will not permit RALPH FROEHLICH petitive bidding as a professional service or the receipt of competitive bids due to the SHERIFF extraordinary, unspecifiable service pursu- subjective difference in the work product of EPSTEIN, BROWN, MARKOWITZ & ant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(M). This contract such persons and the fact that the ethical GIOIA, Attorney and the resolution authorizing it is available requirements of such profession will not 245 Green Village Road for public inspection in the Office of the permit such bidding. P. O. Box 901 Clerk of the Board. A copy of this resolution shall be pub- Chatham Township, New Jersey 07928- RESOLUTION NO. 16-2000 lished in The Times as required by law 0901 AWARDED TO: Waters, McPherson, within ten (10) days of its passage. CH-754838 (WL) McNeill, Esqs., 300 Lighting Way, PO Box TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS 4 T - 12/23, 12/30/99, 1560, Seaucus, NJ.. Barbara Riepe 1/6 &1/13/00 Fee: $177.48 SERVICES: To provide Special Counsel Township Clerk services for personnel affairs. 1 T – 1/6/00, The Times Fee: $38.25 PUBLIC NOTICE PERIOD: For the Year 2000. COST: In an amount not to exceed PUBLIC NOTICE SHERIFF’S SALE $150,000. SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, M. Elizabeth Genievich SHERIFF’S SALE CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, Clerk of the Board of Freeholders SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, DOCKET NO. F-22031-98. 1 T – 1/6/00, The Leader Fee: $22.44 CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, BANKERS TRUST COMPANY OF DOCKET NO. F-3773-97. CALIFORNIA, N.A., ET ALS, PLAINTIFF PUBLIC NOTICE FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE vs. MARY SPANO; ROSE L. SPANO; ASSOCIATION, PLAINTIFF vs. MR. AND GENERAL SURGICAL ASSOCIATES, ET UNION COUNTY BOARD MRS. WILSON A. COLLANTES; JOSE O. ALS, DEFENDANT. OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS HERNANDEZ; ET ALS, DEFENDANT. CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, DATED OCTOBER 14, 1999 FOR SALE Date Adopted: January 2, 2000 DATED MARCH 2, 1998 FOR SALE OF OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. Public Notice is hereby given that the MORTGAGED PREMISES. By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu- Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu- tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by ers has awarded a contract without com- tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by public vendue, on the 6th Floor of the Union petitive bidding as a professional service or public vendue, on the 6th Floor of the Union County Court House (Tower) 2 Broad Street, extraordinary, unspecifiable service pursu- County Court House (Tower) 2 Broad Street, Elizabeth, New Jersey on WEDNESDAY ant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(M). This contract Elizabeth, New Jersey on WEDNESDAY THE 2ND DAY OF FEBRUARY A.D., 2000 and the resolution authorizing it is available THE 12TH DAY OF JANUARY A.D., 2000 at two o’clock in the afternoon of said day. All for public inspection in the Office of the at two o’clock in the afternoon of said day. All successful bidders must have 20% of their Clerk of the Board. successful bidders must have 20% of their bid available in cash or certified check at the RESOLUTION NO. 25-2000 bid available in cash or certified check at the conclusion of the sales. AWARDED TO: (see list below) conclusion of the sales. The judgment amount is $296,906.97. SERVICES: Authorizing the County Man- The judgment amount is $198,612.54. The property to be sold is located in the ager to execute contracts with designated The property to be sold is located in the Borough of Mountainside, County of Union companies as recommended by the Citi- CITY of ELIZABETH in the County of and State of New Jersey. zens Insurance Review Committee. UNION, and the State of New Jersey. It is commonly known as 1367 Outlook COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 28 SOUTH Drive, West Mountainside, New Jersey. Animal Mortality Policy, 1/1/00 to 1/1/01, FIFTH STREET, ELIZABETH, NEW JER- It is known and designated as Block No. Hartford Insurance, Livestock Dept. PO Box SEY 07206. 4.C, Lot No. 26.A. 2255, Omaha, NE. Annual Premium TAX LOT NO.: 1177, BLOCK NO.: 5. The dimensions are 106 feet wide by $919.00. Dimensions of the Lot are (approximately) 164.5 feet long (irregular). Public Official Bond - Joseph P. Bowe, 1/ 25 feet wide by 100 feet long. Nearest cross street: Ackerman Avenue. 1/00 to 1/1/01, Hartford Fidelity and Bond- NEAREST CROSS STREET: Situated Prior lien(s): Mortgage recorded May 11, ing, 101 Southhall Lane, Box 948000, on the SOUTHERLY side of SOUTH FIFTH 1992, Mortgage Book 4502, p.31, which is Maitland, FL. Annual Premium $740.00. STREET, distant 325.42 feet from the alleged to be paid in full. WESTERLY side of FIRST AVENUE. There is due approximately the sum of Public Official Bond - Frank W. Padusniak, There is due approximately the sum of $348,662.19 together with lawful interest Jr., 1/1/00 to 1/1/01, Hartford Fidelity and $210,415.97 together with lawful interest and costs. Bonding, 101 Southhall Lane, Box 948000, and costs. There is a full legal description on file in Maitland, FL. Annual Premium $350.00. There is a full legal description on file in the Union County Sheriff’s Office. Blanket Position - County of Union, 1/1/00 the Union County Sheriff’s Office. The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn to 1/1/01, Hartford Fidelity and Bonding, The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this sale. 101 Southhall Lane, Box 948000, Maitland, this sale. RALPH FROEHLICH FL. Annual Premium $3,087.00. RALPH FROEHLICH SHERIFF SHERIFF STERN, LAVINTHAL, NORGAARD & Equipment Maintenance Contract Policy PETILLO & STERN, Attorney KAPNICK, Attorneys - County of Union, Specialty Underwriters Suite 300 Suite 300 LLC, 9667 So. 2oth Street, Oak Creek, WI. 1170 Route 22 East 293 Eisenhower Parkway Annual Premium $587,286.00. Bridgewater, New Jersey 08807-2926 Livingston, New Jersey 07039-1711 M. Elizabeth Genievich CH-753687 (WL) CH-754885 (WL) Clerk of the Board of Freeholders 4 T - 12/16, 12/23, 4 T - 1/6, 1/13, 1 T – 1/6/00, The Leader Fee: $38.25 12/30/99 & 1/6/00 Fee: $175.44 1/20 & 1/27/00 Fee: $179.52 CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK Page 16 Thursday, January 6, 2000 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION MARCANTONIO, FARRELL, WILLIAMS WIN TITLES Highlander Matmen Capture Second in Rahway Tourney

By FRED LECOMTE Millburn’s Doton Osholowa, then Williams then tangled with J. P. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times finished off Rahway’s B. J. Braxton, Stevens’ Dewitt Giles and won, 3-2. Governor Livingston made a strong 15-0, in awesome fashion in the fi- “I’m determined not to lose, I work statement when it placed five wres- nals to boost his record to 7-0. too hard to let that happen. You can tlers into the finals and captured “I need to continue to work hard. expect continuous hard wrestling three individual titles, two seconds At the beginning of the season, I have from me, so let’s see what the season and three third places at the Rahway set goals for myself that need to be brings,” said Williams, who improved Invitational Wrestling Tournament reached,” said Marcantonio. to 7-0. on December 29 in Rahway. High- Mike Farrell at 171 expressed ex- Two Highlander freshmen were lander Tim Marcantonio was selected citement to be wrestling in a tourna- impressive, capturing third place. as the tournament’s Most Outstand- ment he missed out on last year and Mike Fullowan at 112 took care of Fred Lecomte for The Westfield Leader and The Times ing Wrestler. The Rahway Indians GETTING UNDERNEATH A PIONEER…Highlander Fred Williams scoots was eager to show his talents. That’s Columbia’s Shareef Anderson in 3:11, placed first with 177 points, followed exactly what he did as he beat Mike then fell victim to Rahway’s top-seed Fred Lecomte for The Leader and The Times underneath New Providence Pioneer Ronnie Fiorilli in the 189 pound semis of by the Highlanders at 117 and J. P. BREAKING OUT…Highlander Jen the Rahway Tournament. Williams pinned Fiorilli and advanced to the finals. Rasmussen, 6-3, in the semis then and title winner Gene Ronkiewicz in Calabrese breaks free and dribbles Stevens with 104. crushed A. L. Johnson’s Brian the semis. Fullowan then nailed down down court. Coach John Mineo rather content Kennedy, 13-5, in the finals. third place with a pin over Michael PUBLIC NOTICE Highlanders Down with his troop’s performances, com- “Last night, my dad told me kid- Fellinger of New Providence. Matt SHERIFF’S SALE mented, “The key to our success I dingly he was not coming unless I got Sidie at 119 wiped out A. J. Johnson’s Bulldog Boys Bite SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, No. 13th St. Tech thought related to mental aggres- him a chart”, said a smiling Farrell. Adam Rosen, 14-1, then lost in the CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, The Governor Livingston High siveness. There were several matches “When I woke up, that thought some- semis to Columbia’s Van Betta. In a Viking Hoopsters DOCKET NO. F-7362-99. where we were down on points, but MOREQUITY, INC., PLAINTIFF vs. School boys basketball team got an how stayed with me, so I set out to do tough one, Sidie outlasted Jon Walker Despite 13 points by Viking Chris JESUS CARUS AND ANNA MARIE early jump, then survived a come- sheer determination turned the match just that. I wrestled this tournament of New Providence, 1-0. improving Ganey, the Union Catholic High CARUS, H/W, DEFENDANT. into a win. Quite frankly, we wrestled CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, back to capture a, 51-47, victory over School boys basketball team stumbled North 13th Street Tech in the first better than expected, particularly our early and fell to the Bulldogs of Day- DATED OCTOBER 4, 1999 FOR SALE freshmen.” OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. round of the Panther Pride Tourna- ton, 53-26, in the first round of the By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu- ment in Roselle Park on December At 103 lbs., Tim Vanderveer deliv- Rahway Tournament in Rahway on tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by ered a 2:35 pin against his New Provi- public vendue, on the 6th Floor of the Union 28. Highlander Andrew Whitney December 28. Ryan Freundlich and unloaded an 18-point scoring blitz dence opponent in the quarterfinals, Jeff Stapfer scored 14 and 12 points County Court House (Tower) 2 Broad Street, then proceeded to take out J. P Elizabeth, New Jersey on WEDNESDAY and yanked down nine rebounds. respectively for the Bulldogs who THE 19TH DAY OF JANUARY A.D., 2000 With a great start, the Highlanders Stevens’ Joe Scerbo, 7-5. improved to 3-0. at two o’clock in the afternoon of said day. All Heading into the championship successful bidders must have 20% of their leaped to a 30-18 halftime lead, but The Bulldog defense was stubborn had to survive being out-pointed, 16- match, Vanderveer commented, “I as it commanded a 26-11 lead at the bid available in cash or certified check at the wrestled well today. I gave it my all conclusion of the sales. 10, in the third quarter. Highlander half and continued its dominance, The judgment amount is $130,190.19. senior Keith Goveia, who totaled 17 for six minutes.” That’s exactly what outscoring the Vikings, 27-15, in the PROPERTY TO BE SOLD IS LOCATED he did, as A. L. Johnson’s Jim Coler IN: City of Elizabeth, County of Union, in the points, scored seven in the final five second half. Guy Varady put in five minutes to preserve the win. Rob needed 3:52 of hard-nose wrestling points and Kurt Simmons added four State of New Jersey. to beat the freshman. PREMISES COMMONLY KNOWN AS: Findlay also tossed in 11 points as the for the Vikings who slipped to 1-2. 160 Elizabeth Avenue, Elizabeth, New Jer- At 140, top seeded Jon Regenye Highlanders upped their record to 1- Union Catholic 8 3 8 7 26 sey. 2. Tech evened to 2-2. wrestled his way into the finals after TAX LOT NO. 285 BLOCK NO. 2. defeating J. P. Stevens’ Chris Riolo Jonathan Dayton 11 15 12 15 53 APPROXIMATELY DIMENSIONS: 58 x Gov. Livingston 10 20 10 11 51 in the semis, 12-8. Regenye’s wres- 100. N. 13th St. Tech 7 11 16 13 47 NEAREST CROSS STREET: South 2nd tling strategy is simple, “Try to think Lady Raiders Sink Street. what your opponent’s style is within There is due approximately the sum of PUBLIC NOTICE 20 seconds, adjust and don’t make J. P. Stevens, 47-27 $133,664.22 together with lawful interest mistakes.” and costs. The 1998 annual return for The Martha There is a full legal description on file in and John Carter Foundation, Inc. is avail- Rahway’s James Racelis’ victory Fred Lecomte for The Westfield Leader and The Times The Scotch Plains-Fanwood High the Union County Sheriff’s Office. able at the address listed below for inspec- in 5:55 came via an inescapable tie- SHOOTING THE HALF NELSON…Highlander 160 pounder Tim Marcantonio School girls basketball team advanced The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn tion during normal business hours, for any up, after Regenye’s attempted shoots a half on Rahway’s B. J. Braxton in the title bout. Marcantonio crushed to the finals of the Cougar Classic to this sale. citizen who so requests within 180 days of Braxton, 13-0, and won the Outstanding Wrestler Award. the publication of this notice of its availabil- takedown failed. Regenye’s record play a strong Morristown squad by RALPH FROEHLICH shifted to 6-1. SHERIFF ity. for my dad, so it felt great to see him his record to 6-2. submerging J. P. Stevens, 47-27, in PARKER, MCCAY & CRISCUOLO, The Martha and John Carter At 160, Marcantonio showed the proud.” Senior Dan Reichard at 145 made Cranford on December 28. Erin Attorney Foundation, Inc. competition early that he meant busi- Gillooly pushed the Raiders to a 14- 1592 Deer Path Fred Williams captured the 189 lb. a good showing, beating out Dave Suite 500 ness. Marcantonio did away with 2, first quarter lead by scoring eight 1701 Route 70 East Mountainside, NJ 07092 championship first, putting New Cuomo of Millburn, 7-6. He then P.O. Box 1806 (908) 233-6489 of her team leading 10 points. Mr. John A. Carter, Jr. Providence’s Ron Fiorilli away in out-pointed Cody Hunter of New Cherry Hill, New Jersey 08034 PUBLIC NOTICE 4:46 with ease in the semifinals. Providence, 4-2, to capture third. The game was nearly sealed by CH-754852 (WL) Principal Manager halftime when the Raiders increased 1 T – 1/6/00, The Times Fee: $14.28 SHERIFF’S SALE Junior heavyweight Tom Robina was 4 T - 12/23, 12/30/99, their lead to 26-10. Senior Katie 1/6 &1/13/00 Fee: $171.36 SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, PUBLIC NOTICE impressive, placing third by knock- Feighner fired in nine points, Kellie PUBLIC NOTICE CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, ing off Karim Ferris of Millburn PUBLIC NOTICE DOCKET NO. F-14799-98. SHERIFF’S SALE twice and Columbia’s Dennis Hinton. LaForge sank eight, Lindsay Pinnella SHERIFF’S SALE CHASE MANHATTAN MORTGAGE SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, netted seven and Nawja Glover scored CORPORATION PLAINTIFF vs. JUAN Robina now 7-2 lost to Roselle Catho- SHERIFF’S SALE SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, six points for the Raiders who boosted SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, CARLOS VERDON AND BEATRIZ DOCKET NO. F-10333-99. lic Joe Longo in the semifinals. CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, their record to 3-1. J. P. Stevens sank CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, DOCKET NO. F-16396-98. VERDON, ET ALS., DEFENDANT. GREENPOINT MORTGAGE CORPO- TEAM SCORES: DOCKET NO. F-15001-98. EMC MORTGAGE CORPORATION, CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, RATION, PLAINTIFF vs. ANA LUCIA to 0-3. MANUFACTURERS & TRADERS DATED OCTOBER 1, 1999 FOR SALE RAMIRES A/K/A ANNA, ET AL, DEFEN- 1. Rahway (Ra) 177, 2. Governor PLAINTIFF vs. JUAN PERDOMO, ET AL., J. P. Stevens 2 8 8 9 27 TRUST COMPANY, PLAINTIFF vs. OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. DANT. Livingston (GL) 117, 3. J. P. Stevens DEFENDANT. Sc Pl-Fanwood 14 12 15 6 47 DUMAS G. MARTINEZ AND OLIVIA CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu- CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, (S) 104, 4. A. L. Johnson of Clark (J) MARTINEZ, H/W; ET ALS., DEFENDANT. DATED MAY 12, 1999 FOR SALE OF tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by DATED OCTOBER 22, 1999 FOR SALE 76, 5. Columbia (C) 65, 6. New Provi- CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, MORTGAGED PREMISES. public vendue, on the 6th Floor of the Union OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. dence (NP) 48, 7. Millburn (M) 47, 8. Girls Softball League DATED SEPTEMBER 14, 1999 FOR SALE By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu- County Court House (Tower) 2 Broad Street, By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu- OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by Elizabeth, New Jersey on WEDNESDAY tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by Roselle Catholic (RC) 14. By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu- public vendue, on the 6th Floor of the Union THE 19TH DAY OF JANUARY A.D., 2000 public vendue, on the 6th Floor of the Union Registration News: at two o’clock in the afternoon of said day. All County Court House (Tower) 2 Broad Street, 103: — Jim Coler (J) p. Vanderveer tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by County Court House (Tower) 2 Broad Street, (GL), 3:52 public vendue, on the 6th Floor of the Union Elizabeth, New Jersey on WEDNESDAY successful bidders must have 20% of their Elizabeth, New Jersey on WEDNESDAY The Girls’ Softball League of West- County Court House (Tower) 2 Broad Street, THE 2ND DAY OF FEBRUARY A.D., 2000 bid available in cash or certified check at the THE 2ND DAY OF FEBRUARY A.D., 2000 112: — Gene Ronkiewicz (Ra) d. Tom field has scheduled its registration for Elizabeth, New Jersey on WEDNESDAY at two o’clock in the afternoon of said day. All conclusion of the sales. at two o’clock in the afternoon of said day. All McDermott (J), 11-5 the spring season. Registration will THE 12TH DAY OF JANUARY A.D., 2000 successful bidders must have 20% of their The judgment amount is $125,387.49. successful bidders must have 20% of their 119: — Doug Corso (Ra) d. Van Betta be held at the Edison Intermediate at two o’clock in the afternoon of said day. All bid available in cash or certified check at the Property to be sold is located in the City of bid available in cash or certified check at the (C), 3-2 Elizabeth, County of Union, State of New conclusion of the sales. School cafeteria between 9 a.m. and successful bidders must have 20% of their conclusion of the sales. 125: — Gene Vanetti (S) p. Jason Best noon on January 15 and January 22. bid available in cash or certified check at the The judgment amount is $136,954.15. Jersey. The judgment amount is $65,076.56. (J), :19 Premises commonly known as 1007 Fanny MUNICIPALITY: Elizabeth. Girls can also register by mail on or conclusion of the sales. The property to be sold is located in the 130: — Rob Zisman (S) p. Ryan Best (J), The judgment amount is $101,756.85. Street, Elizabeth, New Jersey. COUNTY: Union STATE OF NEW JER- before February 4. City of Elizabeth in the County of Union, New 2:28 1. Municipality: City of Elizabeth, County Jersey. BEING KNOWN as Lot No. 201, Block SEY. For information on prices, age groups 135: — Dave Costello (Ra) p. Chris of Union and State of New Jersey; Commonly known as: 619 Green Street, No. 1 on the official Tax Map of the City of STREET AND STREET NO.: 161 Fulton and where to pick up forms, call Bob 2. Mailing Address: 11 Lowden Street, Elizabeth, New Jersey 07201. Elizabeth. Street. Dowling (NP), 5:59 Dimensions: (approximately) 100.00 feet Guerriero, 654-1799, John Fietkiewicz, Elizabeth, New Jersey; Tax Lot No. 592 in Block No. 4. TAX BLOCK AND LOT: BLOCK: 2, LOT: 140: — James Racelis (Ra) p. Regenye 233-7851, or Teri Tracy, 654-3836. 3. Tax Lot and Block: Lot No. 11 and Dimensions of Lot: (Approximately) 40 x 25.00 feet x 100.00 feet x 25.00 feet. 505. (GL), 5:55 Block No. 618; feet wide by 120 feet long. Nearest Cross Street: Spring Street. DIMENSIONS OF LOT: 25 feet x 68 feet. 145: — Jesse Campanelli (Ra) p. Joe 4. Dimensions: 74.00 feet x 28.74 feet x Nearest Cross Street: Situate on the west- There is due approximately the sum of NEAREST CROSS STREET: 25 feet Majocha (J), 1:25 PUBLIC NOTICE 81.00 feet x 33.55 feet; erly side of Green Street 140 feet from the $128,746.06 together with lawful interest from Second Street. and costs. There is due approximately the sum of 152: — Jeff Caminero (C) md. Al-Tareek UNION COUNTY BOARD 5. Number of Feet to Nearest Cross southerly side of Britton Street. Frazier (Ra), 14-6 Street: 201.75 feet. There is due approximately the sum of There is a full legal description on file in $68,533.26 together with lawful interest and OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS There is due approximately the sum of $151,497.77 together with lawful interest the Union County Sheriff’s Office. costs. 160: — Marcantonio (GL) md. B. J. NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD $104,520.28 together with lawful interest and costs. The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn There is a full legal description on file in Braxton (Ra), 13-0 Date Adopted: January 2, 2000 and costs. There is a full legal description on file in this sale. the Union County Sheriff’s Office. 171: — Farrell (GL) md. Brian Kennedy Public Notice is hereby given that the There is a full legal description on file in the Union County Sheriff’s Office. RALPH FROEHLICH The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn (J), 13-5 Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- the Union County Sheriff’s Office. The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn SHERIFF this sale. 189: — Williams (GL) d. Dewitt Giles ers has awarded a contract without com- The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this sale. FEDERMAN AND PHELAN, Attorney RALPH FROEHLICH (S), 3-2 petitive bidding as a professional service or this sale. RALPH FROEHLICH Suite 505 SHERIFF extraordinary, unspecifiable service pursu- Sentry Office Plaza WILLIAM M. E. POWERS, JR., Attorneys 215: — Dan Garay (Ra) p. Tim Karmazsin ant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(M). This contract RALPH FROEHLICH SHERIFF (S), :29 SHERIFF ZUCKER, GOLDBERG & ACKERMAN, 216 Haddon Avenue 737 Stokes Road and the resolution authorizing it is available JAMES D. DONNELLY, Attorney Attorneys Westmont, New Jersey 08108 P.O. Box 1088 Hwt: — Steve Krawec (Ra) p. Joe Longo for public inspection in the Office of the 1236 Brace Road 1139 Spruce Drive CH-754844 (WL) Medford, New Jersey 08055-9962 (RC), 1:36 Clerk of the Board. Suite C P.O. Box 1024 4 T - 12/23, 12/30/99, CH-754871 (WL) RESOLUTION NO. 20-2000 P. O. Box 536 Mountainside, New Jersey 07092-0024 1/6 &1/13/00 Fee: $171.36 4 T - 1/6, 1/13, PUBLIC NOTICE AWARDED TO: Richard Childs, PO Box Cherry Hill, New Jersey 08003-0536 Telephone: 1-908-233-8500 1/20 & 1/27/00 Fee: $167.28 2944, Westfield, NJ. CH-754833 (WL) File No.: XCZ-38443 PUBLIC NOTICE TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS SERVICES: Appointed as an investiga- 4 T - 12/16, 12/23, CH-754552 (WL) PUBLIC NOTICE WHEREAS, the Township of Scotch tor for tort claims and other related matters. 12/30/99 & 1/6/00 Fee: $169.32 4 T - 1/6, 1/13, SHERIFF’S SALE Plains will require the services of a Town- PERIOD: For the Year 2000. 1/20 & 1/27/00 Fee: $173.40 SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, SHERIFF’S SALE ship Auditor during 2000; and COST: At the rate of $75 per hour not to PUBLIC NOTICE CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, WHEREAS, funds are available for this exceed the total amount of $8,000. DOCKET NO. F-20975-98. CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, purpose; and M. Elizabeth Genievich SHERIFF’S SALE PUBLIC NOTICE BANKERS TRUST COMPANY OF DOCKET NO. F-3786-99. WHEREAS, the Local Public Contracts Clerk of the Board of Freeholders SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, CALIFORNIA, N.A. AS TRUSTEE UNDER OCWEN FEDERAL BANK FSB PLAIN- Law (N.J.S.A. 40A:11-1, et seq.) requires 1 T – 1/6/00, The Leader Fee: $21.42 CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS THE POOLING AND SERVICING AGREE- TIFF vs. SANDRA DEE HANKINS AND that the resolution authorizing the award of DOCKET NO. F-13898-97. WHEREAS, the Township of Scotch MENT DATED AS OF MARCH 1, 1995, MR. HANKINS, DEFENDANT. a contract for professional services without PUBLIC NOTICE BANKERS TRUST COMPANY OF Plains will require the services of a Munici- MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFI- CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, competitive bids must be publicly adver- CALIFORNIA, N.A., A NATIONAL BANK- pal Judge during 2000; and CATES, SERIES 1995-1, PLAINTIFF vs. DATED SEPTEMBER 28, 1999 FOR SALE tised; SHERIFF’S SALE ING ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE, WHEREAS, the Local Public Contracts RICHARD C. FISCHER; MARISSA G. OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, PLAINTIFF vs. LUIS C. TROCCOLI, ET Law (N.J.S.A. 40A:11-1, et seq.) requires FISCHER; THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu- by the Township Council of the Township of CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, ALS, DEFENDANT. that the resolution authorizing the award of OF BOSTON, DEFENDANT. tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by Scotch Plains, Union County, New Jersey, DOCKET NO. F-4055-93. CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, a contract for professional services without CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, public vendue, on the 6th Floor of the Union that the firm Suplee, Clooney & Company, EMC MORTGAGE CORPORATION, DATED SEPTEMBER 29, 1999 FOR SALE competitive bids must be publicly adver- DATED OCTOBER 14, 1999 FOR SALE County Court House (Tower) 2 Broad Street, 151 Jefferson Ave., Elizabeth, N.J. be ap- PLAINTIFF vs. THEODOROS TZOKAS, OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. tised; OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. Elizabeth, New Jersey on WEDNESDAY pointed by the Township Manager as Town- ET AL, DEFENDANT. By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu- NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu- THE 19TH DAY OF JANUARY A.D., 2000 ship Auditor for the period effective from CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by by the Township Council of the Township of tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by at two o’clock in the afternoon of said day. All January 1, 2000 to December 31, 2000. DATED SSEPTEMBER 15, 1999 FOR public vendue, on the 6th Floor of the Union Scotch Plains, Union County, New Jersey, public vendue, on the 6th Floor of the Union successful bidders must have 20% of their This contract is awarded without competi- SALE OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. County Court House (Tower) 2 Broad Street, that Joseph Perfilio, Esq., 127 Washington County Court House (Tower) 2 Broad Street, bid available in cash or certified check at the tive bidding as a “professional service” un- By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu- Elizabeth, New Jersey on WEDNESDAY St., Hoboken,N.J., 07030 be appointed as Elizabeth, New Jersey on WEDNESDAY conclusion of the sales. der the provisions of said Local Public Con- tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by THE 26TH DAY OF JANUARY A.D., 2000 Municipal Judge from January 1, 2000 to THE 26TH DAY OF JANUARY A.D., 2000 The judgment amount is $64,629.55. tracts Law because said services are ren- public vendue, on the 6th Floor of the Union at two o’clock in the afternoon of said day. All December 31, 2000, pursuant to law. at two o’clock in the afternoon of said day. All The property to be sold is located in the dered or performed by persons authorized County Court House (Tower) 2 Broad Street, successful bidders must have 20% of their This contract is awarded without competi- successful bidders must have 20% of their CITY of Elizabeth, New Jersey 07201, by law to practice a recognized profession, Elizabeth, New Jersey on WEDNESDAY bid available in cash or certified check at the tive bidding as a “professional service” un- bid available in cash or certified check at the County of UNION and State of New Jersey. which practice is regulated by law, and THE 26TH DAY OF JANUARY A.D., 2000 conclusion of the sales. der the provisions of said Local Public Con- conclusion of the sales. Commonly known as: 1018 FLORA which practice requires the knowledge of an at two o’clock in the afternoon of said day. All The judgment amount is $153,938.10. tracts Law because said services are ren- The judgment amount is $257,247.95. STREET, ELIZABETH, NEW JERSEY advanced type in a field of learning acquired successful bidders must have 20% of their MUNICIPALITY: City of Elizabeth. dered or performed by persons authorized ADDRESS OF PROPERTY: 505 Wood- 07201. by a prolonged, formal course of specified bid available in cash or certified check at the COUNTY AND STATE: County of Union, to practice a recognized profession, which land Avenue, Westfield, New Jersey 07090. Tax Lot No. 727 in Block No. 8. education and instruction, and because it is conclusion of the sales. State of New Jersey. practice is regulated by law, and which TAX LOT NO.: Block No. 1410 / Lot No. Dimension of Lot: approximately 25 feet impossible at this time to know the exact The judgment amount is $258,712.00. STREET AND STREET NUMBER: 228 practice requires the knowledge of an ad- 5. wide by 100 feet long. dimensions of the services to be performed Municipality: Elizabeth. Stiles Street. vanced type in a field of learning acquired by DIMENSIONS: Approximately 86.83 feet Nearest Cross Street: Catherine Street. and the exact nature of the various tasks to Street Address: 864-866 Park Avenue. TAX LOT AND BLOCK NUMBERS: Lot: a prolonged, formal course of specified edu- by 120.03 feet by 110.73 feet by 20.00 feet Situate at a point on the southwesterly be performed, and accordingly, the services Tax Lot: 1626. 1399; Block: 13. cation and instruction, and because it is by 2.77 feet by 199.49. sideline of Flora Street distance approxi- to be rendered cannot reasonably be de- Tax Block: 10. DIMENSIONS: Approximately irregular: impossible at this time to know the exact NEAREST CROSS STREET: mately 345 feet southeasterly from its inter- scribed by written specifications, and addi- Approximate dimensions: 100.90 feet by 25 x 130. dimensions of the services to be performed Wychwood Road. section with the easterly sideline of Catherine tionally, because the said services are of 59 feet. NEAREST CROSS STREET: is approxi- and the exact nature of the various tasks to DISTANCE FROM NEAREST CROSS Street. such a qualitative nature as will not permit Nearest cross street: Hillside Road. mately Gibson Place. be performed, and accordingly, the services STREET: Approximately 435 feet. There is due approximately the sum of the receipt of competitive bids due to the There is due approximately the sum of There is due approximately the sum of to be rendered cannot reasonably be de- There is due approximately the sum of $66,452.94 together with lawful interest and subjective difference in the work product of $281,697.93 together with lawful interest $164,922.24 together with lawful interest scribed by written specifications, and addi- $281,735.42 together with lawful interest costs. such persons and the fact that the ethical and costs. and costs. tionally, because the said services are of and costs. There is a full legal description on file in requirements of such profession will not There is a full legal description on file in There is a full legal description on file in such a qualitative nature as will not permit There is a full legal description on file in the Union County Sheriff’s Office. permit such bidding. the Union County Sheriff’s Office. the Union County Sheriff’s Office. the receipt of competitive bids due to the the Union County Sheriff’s Office. The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn subjective difference in the work product of The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this sale. Mayor and Township Council are hereby this sale. this sale. such persons and the fact that the ethical this sale. RALPH FROEHLICH authorized to sign the Agreement, a copy of RALPH FROEHLICH RALPH FROEHLICH requirements of such profession will not RALPH FROEHLICH SHERIFF which is annexed hereto, with Suplee, SHERIFF SHERIFF permit such bidding. SHERIFF FEIN, SUCH KAHN & SHEPARD, Clooney & Company. PLUESE, ETTIN, BECKER & ESCHEN, FRENKEL & BERGER, A copy of this resolution shall be pub- TEICH, GROH AND FROST, Attorneys Attorney A copy of this resolution shall be pub- SALTZMAN, Attorneys Attorneys lished in The Times as required by law 691 State Highway 33 Suite 201 lished in The Times as required by law A DIV. OF KATZ, ETTIN, LEVINE 24-26 Park Avenue within ten (10) days of its passage. Mercerville 7 Century Drive within ten (10) days of its passage. 905 North Kings Highway West Orange, New Jersey 07052 TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS Trenton, New Jersey 08619-4492 Parsippany, New Jersey 07054 TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS Cherry Hill, New Jersey 08034 CH-754866 (WL) Barbara Riepe CH-754901 (WL) CH-754849 (WL) Barbara Riepe CH-754876 (WL) 4 T - 12/30/99, 1/6 Township Clerk 4 T - 12/30/99, 1/6 4 T - 12/23, 12/30/99, Township Clerk 4 T - 12/30/99, 1/6 1/13 & 1/20/00 Fee: $171.36 1 T – 1/6/00, The Times Fee: $40.29 1/13 & 1/20/00 Fee: $187.68 1/6 &1/13/00 Fee: $179.52 1 T – 1/6/00, The Times Fee: $46.92 1/13 & 1/20/00 Fee: $159.12 CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood Thursday, January 6, 2000 Page 17 Local Area High School Wrestling Results: DECEMBER 28: DECEMBER 29: (County Wrestlers Only): Bloomfield Tournament Parsippany Tournament: The Cranford Cougars placed sixth The Union High School matmen with 119.5 points in a very tough finished third with 124.5 points be- tournament which was won by host- hind second placed Wayne Valley at ing Bloomfield. Cougar Pat Daly 129 and winner St. Benedict’s Prep placed first at 103 with a 5-1 decision at 192.5. Farmers Graham Markel at over Rich Palaez of Livingston and 130 and Barry Stein at 171 grabbed Greg Donofrio placed second at 171. firsts and heavyweight Mike Lodato TEAM SCORES: placed second. 1. Bloomfield 218, 2. Livingston Mustang Invitational: 164.5, 3. Caldwell 160, 4. Passaic Elizabeth High School placed Valley 130, 5. Nutley 128, 6. Cranford fourth with 100.5 points and 119.5, 7. Kearny 93, 8. West Essex 67. Metuchen took top honors with 122 points. Minutemen Will Banks at 112, Ismael Medley at 215 and heavy- Colonials Stagger Fred Lecomte for The Westfield Leader and The Times weight Joaquin Colon placed first, Fred Lecomte for The Westfield Leader and The Times TAKING A JUMP SHOT…G. L. Highlander Margie Goodspeed, No. 34, takes while Amin Queen at 103 and Der- Raider Girls, 55-31 WORKING HIS WAY AROUND…G. L. Highlander Mike Farrell at 171, top, a jump shot in a game against the New Providence Pioneers on December 28. starts to work his way around his Rahway opponent in the semifinals of the The Highlanders thwarted the Pioneers, 53-44. rick Davis at 140 placed second. The Morristown High School girls basketball team rolled to a 55-31 Rahway Tournament. Viking Cagers Skin victory over the Scotch Plains- Jr. Flames Hoopsters Open Fanwood girls in the finals of the Ram Icemen Melt Matawan 5 Chills J. P. Stevens, 60-56 Cranford Tournament on December 29. Senior forward Katie Feighner Sr. Flames, 50-33 A fourth quarter rally earned the Blue Devils, 8-2 Season With Two Victories led the Raiders with 17 points. The Senior Flames fell for the sec- Union Catholic boys basketball team The Raiders could barely smell a The Randolph High School ice- The Fanwood Flames Junior team team with 17. Brian Hessemer and ond time this season, losing to a 60-56 victory over J. P. Stevens in basket in the first quarter as the men were just too much for the West- Matawan, 50-33, in a Central Jersey opened it’s season winning their first Tajah Bacot both had a strong defen- a consolation game of the Rahway Colonials rumbled to a 15-1 lead to field squad as they skated to an 8-2 League game. Lance Thomas led the two games. The Juniors opened their sive fourth quarter, combining for Tournament on December 30. Will set the pace. Junior Najwa Glover victory at the Mennen Arena on De- Central Jersey League schedule by seven steals and, respectively, tally- team with 16 points. Joseph Jacobi White blazed as he hit eight of his 17 scored six points and Lindsey cember 30. Kevin Caponegro and had a strong game with six points. defeating Milltown, 57-40, and then ing six and four points apiece. points in the final quarter. Pennella sank four, while Kellie Rob Brougham had two goals each skimmed Warren, 42-41, in an inde- The Flames did drop a, 36-33, Joey Green led all scoring with 18 Travis Morgan had a excellent game LaForge and Erin Gillooly added for the Rams while Max Langford off the boards and tallied four points. pendent game. decision to Montgomery in Central points and Chris Ganey hit for 15 as two points each for the 3-2 Raiders. and Brandon Kape provided the goals Robert Scibek hit for 19 points and Jersey League action. Robert Scibek the Vikings lifted their record to 2-2. Morristown (3-1) 15 12 21 7 55 for the Blue Devils. PUBLIC NOTICE pulled 13 rebounds against Milltown. led with 19 points. Junior Flames J. P. Stevens fell to 0-4. Sc Plns-Fanwood 1 12 11 7 31 Aston Gibbs swished in 15 points, record shifted to 2-1. J. P. Stevens 14 16 11 15 56 PUBLIC NOTICE UNION COUNTY BOARD contributed nine assists and seized Union Catholic 12 14 13 21 60 PUBLIC NOTICE OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS seven steals. Tiffany Smith drilled in UNION COUNTY BOARD NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD Highlanders Crunch UNION COUNTY BOARD Date Adopted: January 2, 2000 eight points, while Jarek Cohen PUBLIC NOTICE OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD Public Notice is hereby given that the pumped in six, Evan Aspell con- NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- UNION COUNTY BOARD Date Adopted: January 2, 2000 Lady Pioneers, 53-44 Date Adopted: January 2, 2000 ers has awarded a contract without com- nected for three and John Acito, Ryan OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS Public Notice is hereby given that the Public Notice is hereby given that the petitive bidding as a professional service or Sharkey and Matt Berka popped in a The Governor Livingston High NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- extraordinary, unspecifiable service pursu- School girls basketball team took Date Adopted: January 2, 2000 ers has awarded a contract without com- bucket apiece. ers has awarded a contract without com- ant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(M). This contract Public Notice is hereby given that the petitive bidding as a professional service or Gibbs’ turnaround jumper from advantage of the hosting Pioneers petitive bidding as a professional service or and the resolution authorizing it is available Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- extraordinary, unspecifiable service pursu- and grabbed a 53-44 overtime vic- extraordinary, unspecifiable service pursu- for public inspection in the Office of the the corner as the final buzzer sounded, ers has awarded a contract without com- ant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(M). This contract ant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(M). This contract Clerk of the Board. gave the Jr. Flames the victory over tory in the first round of the New petitive bidding as a professional service or and the resolution authorizing it is available and the resolution authorizing it is available RESOLUTION NO. 14-2000 Providence Tournament on Decem- extraordinary, unspecifiable service pursu- for public inspection in the Office of the Warren. Gibbs finished with 11 for public inspection in the Office of the AWARDED TO: Suplee, Clooney and ant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(M). This contract Clerk of the Board. points, while Scibek again led the ber 28. Maya Monroe went wild in Clerk of the Board. Company, 151 Jefferson Ave., Elizabeth, and the resolution authorizing it is available RESOLUTION NO. 24-2000 the overtime period as she scored 14 RESOLUTION NO. 23-2000 NJ. for public inspection in the Office of the AWARDED TO: American Professional AWARDED TO: Rogut & McCarthy, & SERVICES: To provide statutory audits points as Highlanders outscored the Clerk of the Board. Consultants, 56 Princeton Ave., Elizabeth, Bhend, 111 North Avenue, West, Cranford, of accounts of the County of Union and its Pioneers, 16-7. RESOLUTION NO. 13-2000 NJ. Highlanders Win NJ. agencies. AWARDED TO: NIA/UVW/The Elizabeth SERVICES: For computers and man- Monroe led all scoring with 21 SERVICES: To provide specialized legal PERIOD: For the Year 2000. Group, 1 Executive Drive, PO Box 6728, agement information systems. points and teammate Jen Calabrese services in connection with the issuance of M. Elizabeth Genievich Somerset, NJ. COST: In an amount not to exceed Panther Pride bonds by the County of Union. Clerk of the Board of Freeholders pushed in 14 points as the Highland- SERVICES: Appointed Insurance Bro- $94,500. PERIOD: For the Year 2000. 1 T – 1/6/00, The Leader Fee: $21.42 The Governor Livingston High ers upped their record to 3-0. Chris- kers of record to the County of Union. M. Elizabeth Genievich M. Elizabeth Genievich School boys basketball team rose to PERIOD: For the Year 2000. Clerk of the Board of Freeholders tine Paxson led the 1-2 Pioneers with Clerk of the Board of Freeholders M. Elizabeth Genievich 1 T – 1/6/00, The Leader Fee: $21.42 the occasion and defeated McKee 18 points. 1 T – 1/6/00, The Leader Fee: $21.42 PUBLIC NOTICE Tech of Staten Island, 54-45, to cap- Clerk of the Board of Freeholders Gov Livingston 9 15 6 7 16 53 1 T – 1/6/00, The Leader Fee: $20.91 PUBLIC NOTICE SHERIFF’S SALE ture the title at the Panther Pride New Providence 7 9 2 19 7 44 PUBLIC NOTICE SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, Tournament in Roselle Park on De- PUBLIC NOTICE SHERIFF’S SALE CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, cember 30. Junior guard Rob Findlay SHERIFF’S SALE SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, DOCKET NO. F-21156-98. PUBLIC NOTICE SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, frayed the net for a game-high 19 SHERIFF’S SALE CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, NATIONSCREDIT HOME EQUITY CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, DOCKET NO. F-7116-99. SERVICES CORPORATION, PLAINTIFF SHERIFF’S SALE SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, points and earned Most Valuable DOCKET NO. F-19763-98. GMAC MORTGAGE CORPORATION, vs. CHARLES SMITH AND LINDA SMITH, SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, Player recognition. PENN FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK, A PLAINTIFF vs. ALESSANDRO A. DE H/W, DEFENDANT. CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, DOCKET NO. F-20533-97. USA CORPORATION, PLAINTIFF vs. AGUIAR, HIS HEIRS, DEVISEES AND CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, Tech took a 14-11 lead after the DOCKET NO. F-19452-98. NORWEST MORTGAGE, INC., PLAIN- SANTIAGO BARTOLO A/K/A SANTIAGO PERSONAL REPS, ET ALS, DEFEN- DATED MAY 7, 1999 FOR SALE OF first quarter, but the Highlanders tied BANKERS TRUST COMPANY, AS TIFF vs. DENNIS FLORES, ET ALS, DE- F. BARTOLO AND BERTHA F. BARTOLO, DANT. MORTGAGED PREMISES. TRUSTEE, PLAINTIFF vs. MARIA FENDANT. the score by the half. With the help of H/W, DEFENDANT. CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu- FIGUEROA, ET AL, DEFENDANT. CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, Andrew Whitney who totaled 11 CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, DATED OCTOBER 19, 1999 FOR SALE tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, DATED NOVEMBER 2, 1998 FOR SALE DATED OCTOBER 18, 1999 FOR SALE OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. public vendue, on the 6th Floor of the Union points and Keith Goveia who scored DATED MAY 21, 1999 FOR SALE OF OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu- County Court House (Tower) 2 Broad Street, six of his 10 points in the fourth MORTGAGED PREMISES. By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu- By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu- tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by Elizabeth, New Jersey on WEDNESDAY By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu- tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by quarter, the Highlanders pulled away tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by public vendue, on the 6th Floor of the Union THE 2ND DAY OF FEBRUARY A.D., 2000 tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by public vendue, on the 6th Floor of the Union from McKee Tech. The Highlanders public vendue, on the 6th Floor of the Union County Court House (Tower) 2 Broad Street, at two o’clock in the afternoon of said day. All public vendue, on the 6th Floor of the Union County Court House (Tower) 2 Broad Street, County Court House (Tower) 2 Broad Street, Elizabeth, New Jersey on WEDNESDAY successful bidders must have 20% of their evened their record to 2-2. County Court House (Tower) 2 Broad Street, Elizabeth, New Jersey on WEDNESDAY Elizabeth, New Jersey on WEDNESDAY THE 2ND DAY OF FEBRUARY A.D., 2000 bid available in cash or certified check at the Elizabeth, New Jersey on WEDNESDAY THE 2ND DAY OF FEBRUARY A.D., 2000 McKee Tech 14 8 11 12 45 THE 2ND DAY OF FEBRUARY A.D., 2000 at two o’clock in the afternoon of said day. All conclusion of the sales. THE 2ND DAY OF FEBRUARY A.D., 2000 at two o’clock in the afternoon of said day. All Gov Livingston 11 11 14 18 54 at two o’clock in the afternoon of said day. All successful bidders must have 20% of their The judgment amount is $103,704.82. at two o’clock in the afternoon of said day. All successful bidders must have 20% of their successful bidders must have 20% of their bid available in cash or certified check at the The property to be sold is located in the successful bidders must have 20% of their bid available in cash or certified check at the bid available in cash or certified check at the conclusion of the sales. City of Elizabeth, County of Union and State bid available in cash or certified check at the conclusion of the sales. See it all on the web! conclusion of the sales. The judgment amount is $188,407.55. of New Jersey. conclusion of the sales. The judgment amount is $131,603.30. The judgment amount is $85,425.66. MUNICIPALITY: Elizabeth. It is commonly known as 905 Anna Street, The judgment amount is $116,367.97. Property to be sold is located in the City of The property to be sold is located in the COUNTY: Union STATE OF NEW JER- Elizabeth, New Jersey. www.goleader.com MUNICIPALITY: Elizabeth. Elizabeth, County of Union and State of City of Elizabeth, County of Union and State SEY. It is known and designated as Block No. 8, COUNTY: Union STATE OF NEW JER- New Jersey. of New Jersey. STREET AND STREET NO.: 632 Mon- Lot No. 182. SEY. Premises commonly known as 433 Commonly known as 544 Fulton Street, roe Avenue. The dimensions are 25 feet wide by 100 STREET AND STREET NO.: 419 Franklin Street, Elizabeth, New Jersey PUBLIC NOTICE Elizabeth, Park, New Jersey. TAX BLOCK AND LOT: BLOCK: 12, feet long. Livingston Street. 07206. Tax Account No. 03-580. LOT: 1018. Nearest cross street: Situate on the north- NOTICE OF AWARD OF CONTRACT TAX BLOCK AND LOT: BLOCK: 672, BEING KNOWN as Lot No. 419, Block Dimensions of Lot: (Approximately) 25 DIMENSIONS OF LOT: 150 feet x 25 easterly line of Anna Street, 50 feet from the FOR EXTRAORDINARY, LOT: 3. No. 3 on the official Tax Map of the City feet wide by 100 feet long. feet. northwesterly line of Henry Street. UNSPECIFIABLE SERVICES DIMENSIONS OF LOT: 25.00 feet x of Elizabeth. Nearest cross street: Situate on the south- NEAREST CROSS STREET: 380 feet Prior lien(s): None. BY THE TOWNSHIP OF 100.00 feet. Dimensions: (approximately) 25 feet x 100 westerly side of Fulton Street 225 feet from from Fairmont Avenue. There is due approximately the sum of SCOTCH PLAINS NEAREST CROSS STREET: 225.00 feet feet. the southeasterly side of Sixth Street. There is due approximately the sum of $114,088.96 together with lawful interest CONTRACTOR: Commerce National In- from Fourth Street. Nearest Cross Street: Fifth Street. There is due approximately the sum of $198,869.93 together with lawful interest and costs. surance Services, PO Box 10-50, Forked There is due approximately the sum of There is due approximately the sum of $92,297.51 together with lawful interest and and costs. There is a full legal description on file in River, NJ $125,921.04 together with lawful interest $152,349.22 together with lawful interest costs. There is a full legal description on file in the Union County Sheriff’s Office. NATURE OF SERVICE: Risk Manage- and costs. and costs. There is a full legal description on file in the Union County Sheriff’s Office. The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn ment Consultant Services. There is a full legal description on file in There is a full legal description on file in the the Union County Sheriff’s Office. The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this sale. DURATION: January 1, 2000 to Decem- the Union County Sheriff’s Office. Union County Sheriff’s Office. The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this sale. RALPH FROEHLICH ber 31, 2000. The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this sale. RALPH FROEHLICH SHERIFF AMOUNT: $25,436. this sale. this sale. RALPH FROEHLICH SHERIFF STERN, LAVINTHAL, NORGAARD & THE RESOLUTION AND CONTRACT RALPH FROEHLICH RALPH FROEHLICH SHERIFF WILLIAM M. E. POWERS, JR., Attorney KAPNICK, Attorneys FOR SAME ARE ON FILE IN THE OFFICE SHERIFF SHERIFF PENN FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK 737 Stokes Road Suite 300 OF THE TOWNSHIP CLERK. WILLIAM M. E. POWERS, JR., Attorney FEDERMAN AND PHELAN, Attorneys LEGAL DEPARTMENT P.O. Box 1088 293 Eisenhower Parkway Barbara Riepe 737 Stokes Road Suite 505 622 Eagle Rock Avenue Medford, New Jersey 08055-9962 Livingston, New Jersey 07039-1711 Township Clerk P.O. Box 1088 Sentry Office Plaza West Orange, New Jersey 07052-2989 CH-754890 (WL) CH-754540 (WL) 1 T – 1/6/00, The Times Fee: $17.34 Medford, New Jersey 08055-9962 216 Haddon Avenue CH-754878 (WL) 4 T - 1/6, 1/13, 4 T - 1/6, 1/13, CH-754561 (WL) Westmont, New Jersey 08108 4 T - 1/6, 1/13, CH-754205 (WL) 1/20 & 1/27/00 Fee: $171.36 1/20 & 1/27/00 Fee: $177.48 PUBLIC NOTICE 4 T - 1/6, 1/13, 1/20 & 1/27/00 Fee: $171.36 1/20 & 1/27/00 Fee: $165.24 4 T - 1/6, 1/13, 1/20 & 1/27/00 Fee: $171.36 PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS PUBLIC NOTICE WHEREAS, the Township of Scotch PUBLIC NOTICE SHERIFF’S SALE SHERIFF’S SALE Plains will require the services of a Town- PUBLIC NOTICE SHERIFF’S SALE SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, ship Physician during 2000; and SHERIFF’S SALE SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, WHEREAS, funds are available for this SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, SHERIFF’S SALE CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, DOCKET NO. F-9694-99. DOCKET NO. F-16261-98. purpose; and CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, DOCKET NO. F-5083-99. AMERIQUEST MORTGAGE CORPO- IMC MORTGAGE COMPANY, PLAIN- WHEREAS, the Local Public Contracts DOCKET NO. F-6117-99. CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, HSBC MORTGAGE CORPORATION F/ RATION, PLAINTIFF vs. ALI BASHIR AND TIFF vs. DUMAS MARTINEZ AND OLIVIA Law (N.J.S.A. 40A:11-1, et seq.) requires LASALLE HOME MORTGAGE CORP. DOCKET NO. F-10716-99. K/A MARINE MIDLAND MORTGAGE KADIJIA BASHIR, HIS WIFE, DEFEN- MARTINEZ, HIS WIFE, DEFENDANT. that the resolution authorizing the award of F/K/A LASALLE TALMAN HOME MORT- HOMESIDE LENDING, INC. F/K/A CORPORATION, PLAINTIFF vs. C. DANT. CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, a contract for professional services without GAGE CORP., PLAINTIFF vs. FRANK BANCBOSTON MORTG CORP., PLAIN- TOMMY YUEN AND JOYCE YUEN, HIS CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, DATED OCTOBER 21, 1999 FOR SALE competitive bids must be publicly adver- SAAVEDRA (A/K/A FRANCISCO J. TIFF vs. JOSE LAM; PEDRO O. LAM; WIFE, DEFENDANT. DATED OCTOBER 18, 1999 FOR SALE OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. tised; SAAVEDRA), ET ALS, DEFENDANT. CITICORP MORTGAGE, INC.; JOSE CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu- NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, SEPULVEDA, DEFENDANT. DATED AUGUST 23, 1999 FOR SALE OF By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu- tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by by the Township Council of the Township of DATED OCTOBER 20, 1999 FOR SALE CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, MORTGAGED PREMISES. tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by public vendue, on the 6th Floor of the Union Scotch Plains, Union County, New Jersey, OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. DATED OCTOBER 21, 1999 FOR SALE By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu- public vendue, on the 6th Floor of the Union County Court House (Tower) 2 Broad Street, that NICHOLAS YATRAKIS, M.D., 261 By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu- OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by County Court House (Tower) 2 Broad Street, Elizabeth, New Jersey on WEDNESDAY Orchard Street, Westfield, New Jersey, be tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu- public vendue, on the 6th Floor of the Union Elizabeth, New Jersey on WEDNESDAY THE 2ND DAY OF FEBRUARY A.D., 2000 appointed by the Township Manager as public vendue, on the 6th Floor of the Union tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by County Court House (Tower) 2 Broad Street, THE 2ND DAY OF FEBRUARY A.D., 2000 at two o’clock in the afternoon of said day. All Township Physician for the period effective County Court House (Tower) 2 Broad Street, public vendue, on the 6th Floor of the Union Elizabeth, New Jersey on WEDNESDAY at two o’clock in the afternoon of said day. All successful bidders must have 20% of their from January 1, 2000 to December 31, Elizabeth, New Jersey on WEDNESDAY County Court House (Tower) 2 Broad Street, THE 12TH DAY OF JANUARY A.D., 2000 successful bidders must have 20% of their bid available in cash or certified check at the 2000. THE 2ND DAY OF FEBRUARY A.D., 2000 Elizabeth, New Jersey on WEDNESDAY at two o’clock in the afternoon of said day. All bid available in cash or certified check at the conclusion of the sales. This contract is awarded without competi- at two o’clock in the afternoon of said day. All THE 2ND DAY OF FEBRUARY A.D., 2000 successful bidders must have 20% of their conclusion of the sales. The judgment amount is $96,664.64. tive bidding as a “professional service” un- successful bidders must have 20% of their at two o’clock in the afternoon of said day. All bid available in cash or certified check at the The judgment amount is $100,833.48. The property to be sold is located in the der the provisions of said Local Public Con- bid available in cash or certified check at the successful bidders must have 20% of their conclusion of the sales. The property to be sold is located in the CITY of ELIZABETH, NEW JERSEY tracts Law because said services are ren- conclusion of the sales. bid available in cash or certified check at the The judgment amount is $60,406.20. CITY of ELIZABETH, NEW JERSEY 07206, County of UNION and State of New dered or performed by persons authorized The judgment amount is $136,094.51. conclusion of the sales. The property to be sold is located in the 07201, County of UNION and State of New Jersey. by law to practice a recognized profession, The property to be sold is located in the The judgment amount is $164,554.12. City of Elizabeth, County of Union and State Jersey. Commonly known as: 325 SECOND AV- which practice is regulated by law, and City of Elizabeth, County of Union and State The property to be sold is located in the of New Jersey. Commonly known as: 602 SOUTH PARK ENUE AKA 329-331, ELIZABETH, NEW which practice requires the knowledge of an of New Jersey. CITY of ELIZABETH in the County of It is commonly known as 1147 Anna Street, STREET, ELIZABETH, NEW JERSEY JERSEY 07206. advanced type in a field of learning acquired It is commonly known as 238 Springfield UNION, and the State of New Jersey. Elizabeth, New Jersey. 07201. Tax Lot No. 1157.A a/k/a 1167.A in Block by a prolonged, formal course of specified Road, Elizabeth, New Jersey. TAX LOT NO. 818, BLOCK NO. 11. It is known and designated as Block/Ward Tax Lot No. 7 in Block No. 1228.B a/k/a No. 5 a/k/a 6. education and instruction, and because it is It is known and designated as Block/Ward COMMONLY KNOWN AS 609 NEW- No. 12, Lot/Acct. No. 163.H. 1228. Dimension of Lot: approximately 25.00 impossible at this time to know the exact No. 10, Lot/Account No. 1900. ARK AVENUE A/K/A 609-611 NEWARK The dimensions are 41.06 feet wide by Dimension of Lot: approximately 30.6 feet feet wide by 39.25 feet long. dimensions of the services to be performed The dimensions are 40.00 feet wide 100.00 AVENUE, ELIZABETH, NEW JERSEY 65.50 feet long. wide by 100 feet long. Nearest Cross Street: Glen Zamorski and the exact nature of the various tasks to feet long. 07208. Nearest cross street: Situate on the north- Nearest Cross Street: Sixth Street. Drive. be performed, and accordingly, the services Nearest cross street: Situate on the north- Dimensions of the Lot are (Approximately) erly line of Anna Street, 188.24 feet from the Situate at a point on the southwesterly Situate at a point on the easterly sideline of to be rendered cannot reasonably be de- westerly line of Springfield Road, 180.00 150.00 feet wide by 24.74 feets long. westerly line of Jefferson Avenue. sideline of South Park Street distance ap- Second Avenue distance approximately scribed by written specifications, and addi- feet from the northeasterly line of Wyoming Nearest Cross Street: Situated on the Prior lien(s): Mortgage recorded June 19, proximately 30 feet northwesterly from its 60.75 feet southerly from its intersection tionally, because the said services are of Avenue. EASTERLY side of NEWARK AVENUE, 1986, Mortgage Book 3623, p. 321, on which intersection with the northwesterly sideline with the southerly sideline of Glen Zamorski such a qualitative nature as will not permit Prior lien(s): None. 108.00 feet from the NORTHERLY side of it is alleged nothing is due. of Sixth Street. Drive. the receipt of competitive bids due to the There is due approximately the sum of FAIRMOUNT AVENUE. There is due approximately the sum of There is due approximately the sum of There is due approximately the sum of subjective difference in the work product of $143,698.82 together with lawful interest There is due approximately the sum of $62,129.10 together with lawful interest and $106,513.47 together with lawful interest $115,596.64 together with lawful interest such persons and the fact that the ethical and costs. $173,758.12 together with lawful interest costs. and costs. and costs. requirements of such profession will not There is a full legal description on file in and costs. There is a full legal description on file in There is a full legal description on file in There is a full legal description on file in permit such bidding. the Union County Sheriff’s Office. There is a full legal description on file in the Union County Sheriff’s Office. the Union County Sheriff’s Office. the Union County Sheriff’s Office. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn the Union County Sheriff’s Office. The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn Mayor and Township Clerk are hereby au- this sale. The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this sale. this sale. this sale. thorized to sign an Agreement, a copy of RALPH FROEHLICH this sale. RALPH FROEHLICH RALPH FROEHLICH RALPH FROEHLICH which is annexed hereto, with Dr. Nicholas SHERIFF RALPH FROEHLICH SHERIFF SHERIFF SHERIFF Yatrakis. STERN, LAVINTHAL, NORGAARD & SHERIFF STERN, LAVINTHAL, NORGAARD & FEIN, SUCH, KAHN & SHEPARD, FEIN, SUCH, KAHN & SHEPARD, A copy of this resolution shall be pub- KAPNICK, Attorneys SHAPIRO AND KREISMAN, Attorneys KAPNICK, Attorney Attorneys Attorneys lished in The Times as required by law Suite 300 Suite J Suite 300 Suite 201 Suite 201 within ten (10) days of its passage. 293 Eisenhower Parkway 406 Lippincott Drive 293 Eisenhower Parkway 7 Century Drive 7 Century Drive TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS Livingston, New Jersey 07039-1711 Marlton, New Jersey 08053 Livingston, New Jersey 07039-1711 Parsippany, New Jersey 07054 Parsippany, New Jersey 07054 Barbara Riepe CH-754879 (WL) CH-754892 (WL) CH-754814 (WL) CH-754881 (WL) CH-754893 (WL) Township Clerk 4 T - 1/6, 1/13, 4 T - 1/6, 1/13, 4 T - 12/16, 12/23, 4 T - 1/6, 1/13, 4 T - 1/6, 1/13, 1 T – 1/6/00, The Times Fee: $47.94 1/20 & 1/27/00 Fee: $183.60 1/20 & 1/27/00 Fee: $179.52 12/30/99 & 1/6/00 Fee: $187.68 1/20 & 1/27/00 Fee: $189.72 1/20 & 1/27/00 Fee: $189.72 CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK Page 18 Thursday, January 6, 2000 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. 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By Paul J. Peyton WESTFIELD POLICE BLOTTER Talking Business WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 29 SATURDAY, JANUARY 1 • A Carleton Road resident reported • Westfield authorities reported that a finding a man sleeping in his motor ve- 1984 Mercedes Benz was stolen from William A. McKenna, Jr. of West- Mr. McGovern, who joined Mat- hicle while it was parked in front of his Sandra Circle. Kenilworth police later field, Chairman, President and Chief thew Bender in 1978, has held line residence. Police said no charges were recovered the vehicle after stopping an Executive Officer of Ridgewood Sav- and management positions in the pressed in connection with the incident. individual who was driving it. ings Bank, was honored by the New areas of marketing and sales, new The suspect, described as a white male, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 30 approximately 16 to 18 years old with a York Housing Conference and Na- product acquisition and development • A resident of Belmar Place reported tional Hous- and pricing. crew cut, fled the scene and had not been that a cellular telephone was stolen from apprehended as of press time. ing Confer- * * * * * his motor vehicle while it was parked outside his home. SUNDAY, JANUARY 2 ence at its The Westfield-based law firm of •A resident of Stirling Place reported 26th annual Lindabury, McCormick & FRIDAY, DECEMBER 31 that someone scratched the driver’s side awards lun- • A Clarence Street resident reported door of her 1984 Pontiac while it was Estabrook has added three new as- that a credit card was stolen from his home. cheon on De- sociates: Isabel Machado, Christine parked on the street where she lives. cember 14. Martinez and Bruce W. McCoy. This Mr.follows the addition of two new mem- McKenna, bers, D.B. Ross, Jr., and Steve WESTFIELD who was hon- Backfisch. ored for the The law firm, which has grown to FIRE BLOTTER key role he 13 associates, is a full-time service has played in • W.A. McKenna, Jr. firm dating back to 1954. The firm, MONDAY, DECEMBER 20 Six hundred block of Lawrence New York located on Cardinal Drive, is one of SHARING THEIR BOUNTY…The Mountainside Rotary Club recently pro- • Fifteen hundred block of Lamberts Avenue – electrical hazard. housing com- the largest in New Jersey. vided four Thanksgiving baskets for borough families. Pictured, left to right, Mill Road – good intent call. • Five hundred of Coleman Place – munity development efforts, received are: Gloria Dickerson, Project Chairwoman; Lisa Cassidy, Senior Citizen • Five hundred block of East Broad service call. the 1999 Distinguished Community * * * * * Coordinator for the Borough of Mountainside, and club member Bruce Dickerson. Street – structure fire. • Six hundred block of South Avenue, Banking Award. The Union County Board of Cho- • Seven hundred block of Norgate – West – emergency medical call. sen Freeholders and County Man- service call. TUESDAY, DECEMBER 28 He has been President of • Ridgewood Savings since 1984. ager Michael J. Lapolla recently TUESDAY, DECEMBER 21 One Thousand block of East Dudley named James Stevie Barden of West- Recent Home Sales • Five hundred block of Dorian Road Avenue – smoke scare. Chartered in 1921, Ridgewood is a – unintentional alarm. • One Thousand of East Broad Street $2.2 billion mutual savings bank serv- field as county Employee of the Month for November for organizing a spe- WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 22 – alarm activation. ing more than 200,000 customers WESTFIELD Woodbrook Circle, $255,000. • One hundred block of Cacciola Place • Four hundred block of West Broad throughout the Boroughs of Brook- cial event for children in his commu- – smoke scare. Street – vehicle activation. nity for the past two years. Scott and Marybeth Zornes to John A. and Carol C. Laudenberger lyn and Queens as well as Nassau and Ethan and Alice Kramer, 77 Fairhill to Cathy Lee and Joseph E. • Five hundred block of Lawrence • One hundred block of Prospect Suffolk Counties. “James started Unity Day to give Avenue – electrical short. Street – alarm activation. the children in his community an Drive, $490,000. Tomlinson, 775 Hyslip Avenue, • Carol Lee Mayes, Executrix of $411,000. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 23 Four hundred block of West Dudley * * * * * opportunity to participate in basket- • One hundred block of Central Av- Avenue – good intent call. Mary Shea of Scotch Plains was ball tournaments and double clutch Estate of Florence Kleiman, to Bruce Nicholas E. and Rita Cassidy to enue – automobile accident. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 29 honored for her achievements as one contests,” said Freeholder Nicholas Greenberg and Deborah Berman Jonathan S. and Nancy D. Littman, • One hundred block of Settlers Lane • One hundred block of Hamilton of the Shaklee Corporation’s newest Greenberg, 62 Barchester Way, 825 New England Drive, $395,000. – unintentional alarm. Avenue – refuse fire. P. Scutari, who served as Chairman • • Sale Leader at the New Supervisor in 1999. $521,500. Theodore and Phyllis Schwartz to Five hundred block of Hillcrest Four hundred block of North Av- Convention held in San Francisco, Brian J. McHugh and Inger William M. and Vilma M. Dunleavy, Avenue – electrical short. enue, West – good intent call. “James coordinated the whole day’s • Nine hundred block of Harding • Nineteen hundred block of Boynton Calif. events which included a visit from his Magnusson to Robert A. Davis and 1291 East Broad Street, $370,000. In addition, Ms. Shea participated Lisa Faucher, 815 Embree Crescent, Lynn M. Dessert to Bausch and Street – gas odor investigation. Avenue – natural gas leak. cousin, Tamecka Dixon of the WBA’s • Five hundred block of Dorian Road THURSDAY, DECEMBER 30 in a number of business workshops (World Basketball Association’s) Los $385,000. Lomb Realty Corporation, 786 War- • John W. Wallen, 3rd, and Jesse T. ren Street, $317,500. – service call. Eleven hundred block of South Av- and seminars related to her Shaklee Angeles Sparks, who spent the day FRIDAY, DECEMBER 24 enue, West – good intent call. business, and learned about a new with the youth and refereed at the Khatami-Wallen to Michael D. and Arthur F. and Lorena P. Goeller, • Six hundred block of Central Av- • Two hundred block of Palsted Av- environmental initiative focused on basketball games,” he said. Elizabeth M. Pearson, 639 Glen Av- Jr., to Shirley E. Donahue, 649 enue – lock out. enue – electrical fire. conserving the planet’s natural re- Mr. Barden enjoys spending his enue, $359,000. Hillcrest Avenue, $380,000. • Seven hundred block of Lawrence • One hundred of New Providence sources. leisure time with the neighborhood Alan J. and Margaret R. Wilfehrt Christopher J. and Christine A. Avenue – unintentional alarm. Road – smoke scare. to Peter R. and Danielle T. Catania to Helen McEwen, 300 Wells • Six hundred block of North Avenue, • Two Hundred of South Avenue, * * * * * children and volunteers as a mentor. West – alarm system activation. West – refuse fire. Gene M. McGovern of Westfield He is a lifelong resident of Westfield Kierland, 864 North Avenue, West, Street, $425,000. $180,000. Thomas M. and Lori B. Toth to SATURDAY, DECEMBER 25 • One hundred of Elm Street – elec- has been appointed Senior Vice Presi- and has been a county employee for • Six hundred block of Fourth Av- trical fire. dent, Operations, for the LEXIS Pub- 10 years, working in the Department Carla J. Ponn to Christopher and Joseph R. and Anna Macik, 30 Moss Christine Catania, 4 Hampton Court, Avenue, $257,000. enue – system malfunction. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 31 lishing of New York, a company of Operational Services in the Divi- • Eight hundred block of Bradford • Five hundred block of Central Av- which offers products and services sion of Park Maintenance. $557,250. Edith Tenenbaum to Niu Shin and Avenue – unintentional alarm. enue – smoke scare. for lawyers, law librarians, parale- “The Employee of the Month Rec- Barry Buckland to Patrizia Yuetian Chen, 107 Marlboro Street, • Six hundred block of Fourth Av- • One hundred block of Stoneleigh gals and law students. ognition Program is a way to recog- Casaccia-Bonnefil, 257 Orchard $249,999. enue – system malfunction. Park – alarm activation. In his new role, Mr. McGovern is nize and reward employees for valu- Street, $270,000. Sean C. Farrell and Suzanne SUNDAY, DECEMBER 26 SATURDAY, JANUARY 1 Lawrence H. and Mary Jane Meyer-Farrell to Christopher D. and • Four hundred block of Baker Av- • Six hundred block of South Avenue, responsible for manufacturing, dis- able contributions and accomplish- enue – unintentional alarm. West – alarm activation. tribution, order processing and ful- ments, professional growth and qual- Prybylski, 4th to Dennis Weeden Votta Miyuki Dellarso, 117 Virginia Street, and Carrie Ann Votta, 869 Dorian $202, 500. • Eleven hundred block of Boynton • Two hundred block North Avenue, fillment, technical support and cus- ity performance,” Mr. Lapolla said. Avenue – brush fire. East – alarm activation. tomer service. In addition, he is site Each employee honored receives a Road, $315,000. Robert V. and Alice F. Filippone to • Helen D. Williams to Scott D. Thomas M. Lori B. Toth, 246 Dela- MONDAY, DECEMBER 27 Six hundred block of Glen Avenue executive for the company’s offices plaque from the County Manager, a • One Thousand block of Central – smoke scare. located at 2 Park Avenue in New resolution from the freeholder board Williams, 561 Trinity Place, ware Street, $448,000. Avenue – hazardous condition. • Five hundred of Shackamaxon Drive York City. and a day off from work. $150,000. FANWOOD • Five hundred block of Alden Av- – extrication, jaws of life. * * * * * Harry Fox and Debra Demske to Richard M. Tahl to Louis F. and enue – smoke condition. SUNDAY, JANUARY 2 He was previously Vice President • • of Publishing for Matthew Bender & Talking Business appears periodi- Lars Oloff Eriksson and Marita Deidre M. Gomez, 217 Vinton Circle, One thousand block of New Provi- One hundred block of New Provi- Co., a publisher of authoritative legal cally in The Westfield Leader and Eriksson, 909 Harding Street, $292,000. dence Road – smoke condition. dence Road – alarm activation. $420,000. treatises and forms sets. LEXIS- The Times of Scotch Plains and SCOTCH PLAINS NEXIS Group, a division of Reed Fanwood. News for this column Shirley E. Donahue to Daniel Cano and Michelle A. Santoro, 1020 High Meadow Developers Llp. to Elsevier, Inc., acquired its interests should be submitted to Gary and Robin Price, 1231 Rahway SCOTCH PLAINS in Matthew Bender in 1998. [email protected]. Coolidge Street, $240,000. Paul and Karen Houseworth to Road, $625,000. POLICE BLOTTER Diana L. Florian, 904 Stevens Av- MOUNTAINSIDE enue, $462,000. William A. Renzo to Christopher Home Kenneth T. and Adrianne P. Taylor and Suzanne Sikora, 944 Mountain MONDAY, DECEMBER 27 22 restaurant. to Timothy R. and Cynthia Smith, 17 Avenue, $508,000. • A Beryllium Road business re- • The theft of a decorative deer House For Sale ported receiving a bad check in the from in front of a Cecilia Place home amount of $597. was reported. FANWOOD • A 1999 Pontiac was reported • A resident of Seward Drive re- By Owner stolen from in front of a Front Street ported that someone stuffed leaves POLICE BLOTTER residence. into the engine compartment of his • Westfield $479,000 The theft of a pocketbook con- vehicle and damaged wires, making SUNDAY, DECEMBER 12 ransacked and cash and jewelry were taining approximately $300 was re- the vehicle inoperable. Charming Renovated 1910 Victorian with wrap-around • Police reported that windows taken. The missing items were val- ported from an employee locker at porch, chestnut trim, fireplace, huge new Eat-in Kitchen, were smashed on a trailer at a con- ued at a total of $3,380. the Ashbrook Nursing Home. PUBLIC NOTICE new half-bath, Mudroom. Second floor has 4 Bedrooms, struction site in the 200 block of MONDAY, DECEMBER 20 TUESDAY, DECEMBER 28 • • The manager of a Route 22 res- UNION COUNTY BOARD 2 Baths including new Master Bath. New gas furnace, Terrill Road. A burglary occurred at a resi- OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS TUESDAY, DECEMBER 14 dence in the 60 block of Beech Av- taurant reported the theft of $175 in NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD central air conditioning, all systems recently upgraded. • Curtis Stroud, 19, of Plainfield enue in which cash, jewelry and mis- receipts from an employee. Date Adopted: January 2, 2000 Walk to town, schools, library, and NYC transportation. was charged with volunteering false cellaneous items, including computer WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 29 Public Notice is hereby given that the • Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- information to a police officer fol- equipment, valued at a total of $8,445, A Resident of Tussell Lane re- ers has awarded a contract without com- OPEN HOUSE lowing a motor vehicle stop on Terrill was taken. ported that someone stole a 1982 petitive bidding as a professional service or Road. Stroud was released on his Entry was apparently gained by Honda station wagon from in front of extraordinary, unspecifiable service pursu- Sunday, January 9 • 1 to 4pm own recognizance. the apartment sometime over the last ant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(M). This contract breaking a window on a door to the and the resolution authorizing it is available 122 N. Euclid Ave. • Westfield WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 15 home. It was unknown whether there week. • for public inspection in the Office of the or by appointment – (908) 654-3272 Two home burglaries were re- was any connection between this in- THURSDAY, DECEMBER 30 Clerk of the Board. ported that police say may be related. cident and two home burglaries that A Cedar Street resident reported RESOLUTION NO. 15-2000 The first, which occurred in the 400 that her parked vehicle was scratched AWARDED TO: DeMaria, Ellis, Esqs., occurred in the borough on Decem- 744 Broad Street, Newark, NJ. block of Midway Avenue, involved ber 15. on the fender. SERVICES: To provide Special Counsel the theft of $2,899 in cash, jewelry, a SUNDAY, DECEMBER 26 FRIDAY, JANUARY 1 Services for labor negotiations. leather jacket and miscellaneous • Police reported that three names • Vincent Valente, 53, of PERIOD: For the Year 2000. items. were spray painted on a tree outside Kenilworth, was arrested and charged COST: In an amount not to exceed $250,000. In the second incident, a home in a private residence in the 10 block of with simple assault for punching a M. Elizabeth Genievich the 200 block of Farley Avenue was Glenwood Road. patron during festivities at a Route Clerk of the Board of Freeholders 1 T – 1/6/00, The Leader Fee: $21.42

PUBLIC NOTICE Di Francesco TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS WHEREAS, the Township of Scotch Realty, Inc. Plains will require the services of a Town- ship Attorney during 2000; and WHEREAS, the funds are available for 265 South Avenue • Fanwood • 908-889-0200 • bhgrealestate.com this purpose; and WHEREAS, the Local Public Contracts Law (N.J.S.A. 40A:11-1, et seq.) requires that the resolution authorizing the award of a contract for professional services without competitive bids must be publicly adver- tised; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of Scotch Plains, Union County, New Jersey, WESTFIELD $389,743 that Douglas W. Hansen, Esq., 1824 Front WELCOME HOME St., Scotch Plains, NJ be appointed as Enjoy the short walk to Tamaques Park from this 3 Bedroom, 2 full Bath Colo- Township Attorney from January 1, 2000 to nial on lovely spacious property. Recently renovated Eat-in Kitchen overlooks December 31, 2000. private walled patio. Take a closer look. This contract is awarded without competi- tive bidding as a “professional service” un- Scotch Plains $450,000 Scotch Plains $189,900 der the provisions of said Local Public Con- tracts Law because said services are ren- Handicapped accessible Ranch with 9 rooms, Unique Bi-level located on south-side of Scotch dered or performed by persons authorized including Home Office. Deep, beautiful lot on south- Plains. Three Bedrooms, 2 full Baths, cathedral by law to practice a recognized profession, side of Scotch Plains, Sylvan in-ground pool. ceilings. which practice is regulated by law, and which practice requires the knowledge of an advanced type in a field of learning acquired by a prolonged, formal course of specified education and instruction, and because it is impossible at this time to know the exact dimensions of the services to be performed and the exact nature of the various tasks to be performed, and accordingly, the services to be rendered cannot reasonably be de- scribed by written specifications, and addi- SCOTCH PLAINS $529,000 tionally, because the said services are of NEW LISTING such a qualitative nature as will not permit Classic styling throughout this 4 Bedroom, 2½ Bath Center Hall set on close to the receipt of competitive bids due to the an acre of beautifully landscaped grounds. Sunny, spacious rooms provide a subjective difference in the work product of picture-perfect setting for formal entertaining and pool-side relaxing. A year- such persons and the fact that the ethical round home for family fun. requirements of such profession will not Watchung $1,299,000 Fanwood from $269,900 permit such bidding. Modern Contemporary design with old world Everything you always wanted in a home. This fine A copy of this resolution shall be pub- Westfield Office lished in The Times as required by law construction and ambiance. Norwegian built with home features a 2-story Living Room, Formal Dining within ten (10) days of its passage. 215 North Avenue, West (908) 232-5664 every possible amenity. Thirteen rooms. Panoramic Room, Kitchen with Breakfast Room, Family Room, TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS views. 4 Bedrooms, 2½ Baths, 2 car attached garage all Barbara Riepe located on a quiet cul-de-sac. Township Clerk 1 T – 1/6/00, The Times Fee: $42.33 CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood Thursday, January 6, 2000 Page 19 Scotch Plains Mayor Martin Marks Sets Tone Downtown, Park Improvements Top List For Township Council as it Begins Year 2000 Of Priorities for Fanwood Mayor Louis Jung CONTINUED FROM PAGE 5 CONTINUED FROM PAGE 5 Volunteers are certainly the back- automation project, naming of the beginning with the upcoming adop- dressed. We will have a concerted local newspaper, are already starting allowed to address the council on bone of our community. In addition Carriage House as the Patricia Kuran tion of our revised zoning ordi- effort that will include this govern- to speculate on where the municipal items only found on the agenda. I to the Rescue Squad and Fire De- Cultural Arts Center, approval of a nances. ing body, the Scotch Plains Environ- tax rate will be set for 2000. It is fair envision this time to be set aside for partment, there are 17 various LOSAP (Length of Service Awards Another priority will be our parks. mental Commission, the Scotch for this issue to be at the forefront of comment on any matter, while allow- boards, commissions and commit- Program) pension program for the I’m going to ask the Recreation Com- Plains Recreation Commission, our most citizens’ minds after all the ing for similar time at the end of the tees involving over 200 people! Some Fire Department and Rescue Squad, mission to do a needs assessment of Engineering Department and con- hullabaloo last year. meeting. 1999 examples of their work in- beginning of the Chelsea (at our parks, prioritize those needs sulting Engineers, and the public at- In fact, the reason I am here speak- When we do recess for telephone clude the Planning Board having Fanwood) expansion, and initial work coupled with a multi-year plan. This large to make sure all concerns are ing to you today may be directly calls, I will do my best not to limit six lengthy hearings regarding the on the Pocket Park. has not been done since the early addressed before one blade of grass is related to the aforementioned hulla- there number. As long as the process Dean Oil site, the Communication/ New Year’s Day is also a time to ‘90s. This will help the Mayor and disturbed in the reservation. baloo. At this point in time, we are is not abused, I will take as many Volunteerism Committee publish- look forward. Our top priority this Council determine how best to allo- Even though I have focused here just starting to get a handle on where calls as possible. I am here to hear ing quarterly the new Fanwoodian year will be continuing our down- cate grant monies and capital monies on ball fields in the reservation, please the Town stands financially for 2000. both questions and advice; both criti- Newsletter, the Downtown Revital- town improvement efforts. This will set aside for our parks. bear in mind that any opportunity to The budget process will begin shortly, cism and praise. ization Committee facilitating or- include physical improvements and New Year’s Day is also a time to enhance our existing parks and play- and the 2000 council will be particu- For those of you who are unable to ganization of the FBPA (Fanwood up-grades as well as organizing the listen. I know that this Mayor and grounds will be given top priority. If larly sensitive to the needs and de- attend council meetings and would Business and Professional Associa- FBPA and developing ways to at- Council consider it an honor and a my term as mayor will be remem- sires to Scotch Plains taxpayers. With rather not use the call-in system, I tion), and the Environmental Com- tract additional businesses to our privilege to serve the residents of bered for one thing I would hope it the financial information we have will be more than happy to come to mission planting wild flowers at the downtown. We will be participating Fanwood. To serve you better, we will be for a commitment to the thus far and the fact that Mr. Atkins you. For the year 2000, I would like Nature Center, and those are just a in programs like New Jersey Main want to hear from you - your com- young and the young at heart and will be asked to prepare a very tight to institute a new program called very few examples. Our volunteers Street and Downtown New Jersey. ments, ideas, thoughts, and ques- their need for places to play. Let the budget, I feel comfortable in stating “Meet the Mayor.” or do indeed make Fanwood the great We will again be approving for grants tions. Please contact any one of us. year 2000 be known as the year of the following: At various times during the year, I place it is. from the county and state. In addi- We will respond! Recreation in Scotch Plains. This council will not propose a 6.5 will visit with your service organiza- Ninety-nine-nine also saw the tion, we will be looking at our down- I wish you all a healthy and Happy Even before I was elected to Coun- percent municipal tax increase this tion, classroom, religious organiza- completion of the library computer town in a more comprehensive way, New Year. cil in 1996, I was involved in trying year. This council will not enact a 5.4 tion, scouting group, etc. and speak to make our downtown area more percent municipal tax increase this with you on any topic of interest, or vibrant. Our central business dis- year. As the budget process proceeds, perhaps just give you an update on trict, now known as Scotch Plains I encourage you to pay close attention what is happening in your local gov- Good Housing, Continued Development Towne Centre, has seen steady im- and ultimately participate in the pub- ernment. provements over the last few years, lic hearings in this most important Stay tuned for more information and we know stand at the precipice of function of your local government. on this program. It is one I hope will On Westfield Mayor’s Year 2000 Agenda some major aesthetic changes thanks Ladies and Gentlemen, just a few catch on. It is my intention to do CONTINUED FROM PAGE 5 to a $450,000 county grant. We will moments ago, I placed my hand on everything possible to put a smile put these dollars to work for some the family Bible and swore to support back on Mr. Madison’s face. But as important as it is to discuss all quality of life for all citizens requires are looking for answers that satisfy the thematic lighting, brick pavers, cross- and defend the Constitution of the My friends, I am indeed humbled of what we have done, and all of what that all of our institutions - govern- soul and restore a sense of belonging.” walk treatments etc. and will con- United States. A little over 200 years as I take on the responsibility of we plan to do, it is just as important to ment, families, churches, schools, non- This is the goal that we must set for tinue to vitalize so that we can attract ago our founding fathers, led by James being Mayor of our township. I prom- once again ask ourselves, “What kind profit groups - must create partner- Community 2000. We will build on the types of businesses that will put Madison, who would later be our ise not to take myself too seriously, of community do we want to be in this ships and attack problems together. It our successes of the past. We will con- Scotch Plains Towne Centre on the fourth president, met at a convention because I would like to have some fun new century?” is a strategy that recognizes that gov- tinue to work on moving Westfield in map as an alternative to regional to agree on a constitution for our along the way. I would like to thank About a week from now, I will be ernment cannot solve all of our ills, but the right direction. But we owe it to malls and other nearby shopping dis- fledgling nation. you once again for sharing this day sitting down with members of our it can provide leadership in efforts to ourselves at the dawn of this new cen- tricts. Most representatives felt strongly with us, and I would particularly like clergy, heads of social service agencies overcome isolation, to strengthen the tury to lift our sights higher; to create a We have seen some real progress that the document originally pro- to thank those township employees and other leaders in this community, to fabric of our community and to make community with a long-term vision; to here in town and I’m certain it is posed needed amendments which and volunteers that really make this begin planning a process that I call this town an even better place to work redefine a sense of purpose for this because of the partnership forged ultimately became known as our Bill process work. Community 2000. live and raise children. community. This is our responsibility, between local government and pri- of Rights. The first of these amend- My best wishes to all of you for a It is a process that has as its goal The columnist, David Gergen, re- and it is our opportunity. I hope that vate enterprise in the form of the ments not only dealt with Freedom of healthy and happy 2000. May God defining for this town a common vision cently noted that “All across the land, you will join with me as we make it our Downtown Task Force. This entity Speech, but also with Freedom of the bless you and may God bless Scotch for a new century. It is an effort pre- Americans hunger for something more reality. will continue in 2000 as I am quite Press, Freedom of Assembly and the Plains. mised on the ideal that improving the than money and a brand-new car. They Thank you. proud of the work that has been done right of citizens to address and peti- thus far and am enthusiastic about tion the government. the prospects for the future. Now I imagine when Mr. Madi- The Scotch Plains Public Library son and company spoke to the issue has seen some significant aesthetic of addressing elected officials, they and functional improvements over probably were not thinking of the the last year thanks in a large part to floor of Congress or the various state a state grant secured by (State) Sena- houses across the land. I believe tor Don DiFrancesco in 1998. I fully they envisioned places just like this realize that this is the one municipal Town Hall, where the public could area that is visited by the greatest have direct access and free interac- percentage of our residents. We will tion with their elected representa- challenge our Library Board of Trust- tives. ees, Director Norbert Bernstein and If Mr. Madison were here today he Homes For The Holidays his staff to make us proud of our might be a bit perplexed to see the library in this very special year of its microphones, the telephone and the 200th anniversary. Stay tuned for television cameras, however I think Burgdorff’s gift to its buyer and seller clients updates on our library’s bicentennial he would soon realize that these celebration. technological developments are not is experiencing the joy of home ownership. Call for program details. Some of you have voiced concern only tools of but also symbols of the over the prospects for the former Zoo first amendment to our constitution. property on the corner of Terrill and I also believe that Mr. Madison would SALE PENDING Raritan Roads. As many of you know, have been a bit disappointed, as I the acquisition of this property was, that the spirit of free speech through eminent domain is being was on several occasions curtailed litigated in court with a conclusion last year. hopefully not too far off. The Ad-hoc Accordingly, we will undertake committee will continue this year several changes that I believe will and be given direction to work to- lead to a kinder, gentler more “user ward the goal of a passive park that friendly” local government. First of we envisioned when this process be- all, this gavel will be put away for gan over two years ago. now in the hope we can have a little As I alluded to earlier, there will be less formality in these chambers. If a noticeable changes from last year. citizen would like to address an indi- Let me now highlight three areas. vidual council member, or the Mu- Firstly, this summer, the Scotch Plains nicipal Manager, or the township Township Council will be on an ab- attorney, he or she may do so without OPEN HOUSE – Sunday, January 9 • 1 to 4pm OPEN HOUSE – Sunday, January 9 • 1 to 4pm breviated schedule. I have pointed going through the mayor first. 3 Plymouth Road, Westfield 939 Ripley Avenue, Westfield out before that citizens due tend to By the same token, any of the ROOMY 4 Bedrooms, 2½ Bath home near Tamaques Park and CHARMING 4 Bedroom home in Manor Park. Living Room take their vacations during the sum- aforementioned municipal officials School. Living Room with fireplace, Dining Room, Eat-in Kitchen, with fireplace, Formal Dining Room, Kitchen, Den, full basement, mer months and it is inappropriate to will also be encouraged to participate vinyl siding, oversized 2-car garage and fenced yard. $359,000. 2-car garage. $264,000. Dirs: Central Ave to Elizabeth Av to move important ordinances through in the meeting without having to go Dirs: Rahway Ave to Willow Grove Rd to Plymouth. Ripley. Turn right. the municipal process during this through the mayor first. Courtesy time. Certainly, if emergencies oc- and respect will rule the day. Every- cur, the council will be available to one will be given an opportunity to deal with them. speak for a reasonable amount of However, nothing will be rushed time without interruption. Also, I through in July and August of 2000 will ask the council to introduce an when many are away and not paying ordinance that will amend our present attention to the affairs of local gov- statute regarding the progress of our ernment. public meetings. Let’s talk about property taxes. At the beginning of our meetings, Many, including the editors of the under item no. 4, the public is now

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• NJAR Million Dollar Sales 1987 thru 1998 DIRECT DIAL – 908-233-6534 WESTFIELD OFFICE 600 North Avenue West • Westfield, NJ 07090 (908) 233-0065

CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK Page 20 Thursday, January 6, 2000 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION

–CLASSIFIEDS– HELP WANTED Retail Floral Sales Weichert, Realtors Announces Awards HELP WANTED 20-30 hrs./wk. perfect for some- HELP WANTED one who enjoys working w/ people VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Administrative Assistant & flowers. Must be 18 or older, For Westfield Office for November Easier Than You Might Think The United States Golf Asso- energetic & available weekends. WESTFIELD – Weichert, Real- vices of Weichert’s affiliated mort- achieved the silver level in the 1998 Westfield Rescue Squad seeks per- ciation is seeking an Adminis- Bunches Flower Company tors has announced awards for the gage, insurance and title companies. New Jersey State Million Dollar Club. sons willing to train as Emergency trative Assistant to provide sup- (732) 274-2900 month of November and other re- She is a representative for That honor is Medical Technicians. Valid NJ Driv. port to the Director of Women’s lated Westfield office news. Weichert’s Historic Homes Division, awarded for closed HELP WANTED Lic. req., min. 4 hrs./wk. We offer 24 Competition and two manag- Rosemarie Hughes, a newly li- specializing in vintage homes and transactions ex- hr. coverage. Select a duty period ers. Duties include preparing SCHOOL BUS DRIVER censed real estate professional, has properties of historical significance. ceeding $5 mil- that’s right for you. Wkday 9 am - 1 correspondence, handling School van drivers needed to Ber- pm or 1-5 pm slots are perfect for phone requests from commit- joined the Westfield Office of Among her accomplishments are lion. She has keley Heights or Westfield to Short Weichert, Realtors as a Sales Associ- membership in Weichert’s Million earned state hon- parents of school children. tee members and volunteers, Hills run. Each run is approxi- coordinating large mailings and mately 2 hours in the afternoon. ate. Dollar Sales and Marketed Clubs ors 14 times dur- Seeks trainees as Dispatchers. Min. A resident of Westfield, Ms. Hughes and the 1998 New Jersey State Mil- ing her real estate 2 hrs./wk. All training provided. handling social function invita- Must be reliable with a good driv- tions. Will also assist staff at is a graduate of Villanova University lion Dollar Club. sales career, repeat Call the Recruiting Team at ing record. DCL license required. Carole Edzek (908) 233-2500 for details several championships, so Possibility to combine driving with in Pennsylvania, who previously was Ms. Putzer recently moved to membership to travel is required. Ideal candi- other responsibilities to create a employed as a civilian contract spe- Plainfield from Westfield. A former Weichert’s Million Dollar Sales and date will have excellent typing full-time position. Call Donna cialist with the Army Communica- resident of Fanwood, she serves home Marketed Clubs. HELP WANTED and PC skills (Microsoft Office) Chahalis at (973) 379-3442. tions Command at Fort Monmouth. buyers and sellers in Union, Somerset Ms. Edzek specializes in reloca- Administration and be able to work indepen- The mother of two children, she is and Middlesex Counties. tion and new homes sales. She is a Coordinator dently. Knowledge of golf is help- HELP WANTED ful. IMMEDIATE OPENING active at the Jefferson Elementary Niki Fry has won an office top member of the Westfield Board of Administrative Services Parent Teacher Organization in West- sales award for Realtors and the Garden State Mul- The USGA offers a competitive Tractor Trailor Drivers, DCL, Class The United States Golf Associa- A $14-18 per hr. Local pier work, field. November. tiple Listing Service and Past Chair- tion is seeking an organized and salary, generous company-paid In terms of sales associate awards, It is the most re- man of the Eastern Union County benefits and a pleasant work 5 yrs exp. analytical individual to coordi- (908)232-1225 Rosemary Tarulli has won the West- cent addition to Board of Realtors. nate furniture, copier and fax environment. Please forward re- field office’s top Ms. Fry’s growing Holly Cohen has been honored for machine purchasing and main- sume, including salary history HELP WANTED tenance with outside vendors as or expectations, to: sales award for list of achieve- her accomplishments during Novem- TEACHER -- Certified and Teach- November. ments. In 1998, ber. well as provide manager with United States Golf Asso. ers Aides for preschool. Exp. a It is the most re- she qualified for Ms. Cohen led administrative support in day- Personnel Department - AA must. Energetic, warm. cent office honor Weichert’s Mil- the office in list- to-day operations including or- PO Box 708 (908) 232-7011 Niki Fry dering supplies, preparing cor- Liberty Corner Road for Ms. Tarulli, lion Dollar Sales ings, dollar vol- respondence, filing, administrat- Far Hills, NJ 07931 WANTED TO RENT who repeated as a and Marketed Clubs and the New ume and transac- ing employee ID’s and maintain- Fax: (908) 781-1735 member of Jersey State Million Dollar Club in tion units to earn ing Access databases. Apartment or small house, start- [email protected] ing May 20-27 period, one year. Rosemary Tarulli Weichert’s Mil- 1998, won a top production award top producer hon- The ideal candidate will have Walking distance to train, strongly lion Dollar Mar- for the sales region encompassing 13 ors. They are the some related experience, ex- HELP WANTED preferred. Attorney, single, em- keted Club in 1998. offices in Union, Essex and Morris most recent office Holly Cohen cellent negotiation and writing KITCHEN COORDINATOR ployed in Newark. Call (717) 848- A 16-year veteran of real estate Counties. awards for Ms. skills and strong PC skills (Word, For school in Short Hills. Approxi- 1711 or Fax (717) 849-1645. sales, Ms. Tarulli is a long-time resi- A licensed real estate professional, Cohen, who ranks among the top 1 Excel, Access, E-mail, Internet). mately 4 hrs/day during school ROOM FOR RENT dent of Scotch Plains, where she is Ms. Fry has earned honors in her real percent of Weichert’s sales associ- Please send resumé which must year to order food & supplies; active at the Immaculate Heart of estate career for her listing, sales and ates as a member of the company’s include salary history or expec- distribute snacks to children; pro- Professional non-smoker, long- Mary Roman Catholic Church. production accomplishments. Before 1998 President’s Club. tations, to: vide snacks for faculty and meet- term rental in Long Hill Township. Brenda Putzer has won an office she entered real estate sales, she was Ms. Cohen earned the Silver Award ings. Must be a self-starter and Furnished room, microwave, United States Golf Asso. small refridge., private parking & top sales award for a fashion designer, working for Eu- in the 1998 New Jersey State Million Personnel Dept. - CAS enjoy children. Call Donna November. ropean and American designers. Dollar Club and repeated as a mem- Chahalis at (973) 379-3442 entrance. Close to Rt. 78 & NY PO Box 708 Trans. $145/wk. Ms. Putzer, a li- Ms. Fry is a graduate of Drexel ber of Weichert’s Million Dollar Sales Liberty Corner Road HELP WANTED Call (201) 291-5033 censed real estate University in Philadelphia from and Marketed Clubs. She is a mem- Far Hills, NJ 07931 professional since which she holds a bachelor’s degree ber of Weichert’s 100 Marketed Club, Fax: (908) 781-1735 MEDICAL EMPLOYMENT OFFICE SPACE AVAILABLE RN, LTN, or Med Assistant for 1986, is a mem- in design. She has lived in Westfield a career achievement award. OB/GYN office. Exp. only. M/W/ Westfield. Prime Location, center ber of the Greater for 10 and is a member of the West- Ms. Cohen, who is licensed in New HELP WANTED F, Westfield/Cranford area. of town in modern elevator build- Union County As- field United Methodist Church. Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania, ing. Adjacent to parking lot. Westfield based Securities Bro- Fax resumé to (908) 272-7052 sociation of Real- Carole Edzek has won a November also holds a New Jersey broker’s Please call (908) 561-3583 Brenda Putzer ker Dealer seeking Executive As- HELP WANTED tors. She is a com- office award for her marketing license. She is a member of the West- sistant with desire to learn all LOST PUPPY pany Buyer Specialist, qualified to achievements. field, Greater Eastern Union County, aspects of brokerage businesss. Growing plastic company looking Black Pug Dog lost near North act as the single point of contact Ms. Edzek, who ranks among the Middlesex, Somerset and North Cen- Hard worker with computer skills for data entry person for our clerk throughout the home buying process top 2 percent of Weichert’s 7,500 tral Jersey Associations of Realtors. a must. Please fax a cover letter office. Salary negotiable. Ave. train station. Answers to Fax resumé to (908) 788-4129 name of Noggie. Lrg. Reward! for buyers who wish to use the ser- sales associates as a member of the She is long-time resident of the and resumé to (908) 654-1172 company’s 1998 Ambassador’s Club, Westfield area. Please call (908) 322-0563 PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS WHEREAS, the Township Council of TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS www.goleader.com Scotch Plains will require the services of a WHEREAS, the Township Council of Goods & Services Public Defender during 2000; and Scotch Plains will require the services of a PUBLIC NOTICE WHEREAS, funds are available for this Municipal Prosecutor during 2000; and purpose; and WHEREAS, funds are available for this SHERIFF’S SALE WHEREAS, the Local Public Contracts purpose; and SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, Law (N.J.S.A. 40A:11-1, et seq.) requires WHEREAS, the Local Public Contracts CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, that the resolution authorizing the award of Law (N.J.S.A. 40A:11-1, et seq.) requires DOCKET NO. F-9553-99. ACCOUNTANT AUTO REPAIR FENCING a contract for professional services without that the resolution authorizing the award of a CITICORP MORTGAGE, INC., PLAIN- competitive bids must be publicly adver- contract for professional services without TIFF vs. EUNEL MONTEAGUDO; WMFC ELM STREET tised; competitive bids must be publicly adver- 1997 4 PROPERTIES INC., DEFENDANT. • Fast Turn-Around SERVICE CENTER A. PLAIA & SON NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED tised; CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, Complete Auto Repair by the Township Council of the Township of NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED DATED OCTOBER 6, 1999 FOR SALE • Flexible Payment Terms Scotch Plains, Union County, New Jersey, by the Township Council of the Township of OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. Foreign & Domestic that Randolph Brause, Brause, Brause & Scotch Plains, Union County, New Jersey, By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu- • Convenient Hours & • A/C Service All Types of Fence Ventrice, L.L.C., 276 Main Street, CN 4001, that Brian Levine, Esq., 70 S. Orange Ave,, tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by • Tires Metuchen, New Jersey, 08840 be appointed Livingston, New Jersey, be appointed as public vendue, on the 6th Floor of the Union Location Expertly Installed as Public Defender from January 1, 2000 to Municipal Prosecutor from January 1, 2000 County Court House (Tower) 2 Broad Street, • Road Service December 31, 2000. to December 31, 2000. Elizabeth, New Jersey on WEDNESDAY NJ • Tune-ups New and Repairs This contract is awarded without competi- This contract is awarded without competi- THE 26TH DAY OF JANUARY A.D., 2000 NEIL F. SCHEMBRE State tive bidding as a “professional service” un- tive bidding as a “professional service” un- at two o’clock in the afternoon of said day. All Certified Public Accountant • Brakes der the provisions of said Local Public Con- der the provisions of said Local Public Con- successful bidders must have 20% of their Inspection • Batteries Free Estimates tracts Law because said services are ren- tracts Law because said services are ren- bid available in cash or certified check at the (908) 322-6066 • (908) 322-4138 dered or performed by persons authorized dered or performed by persons authorized conclusion of the sales. 138 Elm St • Westfield (908) 654-5222 266 North Avenue, Fanwood to practice a recognized profession, which by law to practice a recognized profession, The judgment amount is $119,971.23. 908-232-1937 practice is regulated by law, and which which practice is regulated by law, and which The property to be sold is located in the practice requires the knowledge of an ad- practice requires the knowledge of an ad- City of Elizabeth in the County of Union and vanced type in a field of learning acquired by vanced type in a field of learning acquired by State of New Jersey. HANDYMAN SERVICES HEATING HEATING a prolonged, formal course of specified edu- a prolonged, formal course of specified edu- Commonly known as: 408 Chilton Street, cation and instruction, and because it is cation and instruction, and because it is Elizabeth, New Jersey. impossible at this time to know the exact impossible at this time to know the exact Tax Lot No. 163 in Block No. 13. dimensions of the services to be performed dimensions of the services to be performed Approximate dimensions of Lot: 50.00 and the exact nature of the various tasks to and the exact nature of the various tasks to feet wide by 206.06 feet long. be performed, and accordingly, the services be performed, and accordingly, the services Nearest cross street: Orchard Street. to be rendered cannot reasonably be de- to be rendered cannot reasonably be de- There is due approximately the sum of scribed by written specifications, and addi- scribed by written specifications, and addi- $128,586.49 together with lawful interest We Return All Calls!! tionally, because the said services are of tionally, because the said services are of and costs. SALES • SERVICE • INSTALLATIONS such a qualitative nature as will not permit such a qualitative nature as will not permit There is a full legal description on file in the receipt of competitive bids due to the the receipt of competitive bids due to the the Union County Sheriff’s Office. • Central Air Systems • Gas Furnaces subjective difference in the work product of subjective difference in the work product of The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn • Boilers • Humidifiers • Air Cleaners such persons and the fact that the ethical such persons and the fact that the ethical this sale. requirements of such profession will not requirements of such profession will not RALPH FROEHLICH • Hot Water Heaters permit such bidding. permit such bidding. SHERIFF Sheet Metal Work FREE ESTIMATES A copy of this resolution shall be pub- A copy of this resolution shall be pub- JEANETTE F. FRANKENBERG, (908) 232-1501 lished in The Times as required by law lished in The Times as required by law within Attorney License #10596 within ten (10) days of its passage. ten (10) days of its passage. Suite 220 908-654-8861 TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS One Executive Drive Barbara Riepe Barbara Riepe Somerset, New Jersey 08873 Township Clerk Township Clerk CH-754897 (WL) INTERIOR PAINTING HOME IMPROVEMENTS 1 T – 1/6/00, The Times Fee: $42.84 1 T – 1/6/00, The Times Fee: $42.33 4 T - 12/30/99, 1/6 1/13 & 1/20/00 Fee: $161.16 No Job Too Big or Too Small Artistic Interior Shamrock PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE We Repair or Replace Anything PUBLIC NOTICE SHERIFF’S SALE SHERIFF’S SALE Painting Contracting SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, SHERIFF’S SALE CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, • Hand-painted Custom Borders DOCKET NO. F-1511-99. DOCKET NO. F-3721-98. CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, Masonry Paving Roofing Interiors CITICORP MORTGAGE, INC., PLAIN- CITICORP MORTGAGE, INC., PLAIN- DOCKET NO. F-20938-97. • Wall Murals Steps Driveways Re-roofs Painting TIFF vs. SOMER HERNANDEZ AND TIFF vs. NORMA A. GUIDO AND MR. HOMESIDE LENDING, INC., PLAINTIFF • Deco Painting Patios Parking Lots Tear-offs Dry Wall ROMONA HERNANDEZ, HIS WIFE; ET GUIDO H/W, DEFENDANT. vs. IVAN E. PENA AND SONIA PENA, HIS • Children's Rooms Sidewalks Seal Coating Repairs Waterproofing ALS, DEFENDANT. CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, WIFE, DEFENDANT. • References Available Interlocking Pavers Belgium Block Slate Kitchens & Baths CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, DATED AUGUST 20, 1999 FOR SALE OF CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, Retaining Walls Excavating Copper Plumbing DATED OCTOBER 4, 1999 FOR SALE MORTGAGED PREMISES. DATED APRIL 16, 1998 FOR SALE OF Professional Free-lance Artist OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu- MORTGAGED PREMISES. Concrete Work Curbing Rubberized Lighting By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu- tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu- Call Teri 732~396-1650 tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by public vendue, on the 6th Floor of the Union tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by FULLY INSURED • FREE ESTIMATES • 908-620-1925 public vendue, on the 6th Floor of the Union County Court House (Tower) 2 Broad Street, public vendue, on the 6th Floor of the Union County Court House (Tower) 2 Broad Street, Elizabeth, New Jersey on WEDNESDAY County Court House (Tower) 2 Broad Street, Elizabeth, New Jersey on WEDNESDAY THE 12TH DAY OF JANUARY A.D., 2000 Elizabeth, New Jersey on WEDNESDAY HOME REPAIR PERFECT PAINTING THE 26TH DAY OF JANUARY A.D., 2000 at two o’clock in the afternoon of said day. All THE 26TH DAY OF JANUARY A.D., 2000 Owner at two o’clock in the afternoon of said day. All successful bidders must have 20% of their at two o’clock in the afternoon of said day. All Works On Over 20 Years Experience • Fully Insured successful bidders must have 20% of their bid available in cash or certified check at the successful bidders must have 20% of their Every Job! Residential & Commercial bid available in cash or certified check at the conclusion of the sales. bid available in cash or certified check at the David 908-822-1999 conclusion of the sales. The judgment amount is $88,990.58. conclusion of the sales. 100’s of Area Homeowners The judgment amount is $138,132.04. The property to be sold is located in the The judgment amount is $166,203.63. Jaxheimer The property to be sold is located in the CITY of ELIZABETH, NEW JERSEY The property to be sold is located in the Owner Available as References CITY of ELIZABETH, NEW JERSEY 07208, County of UNION and State of New CITY of ELIZABETH, NEW JERSEY 07201, County of UNION and State of New Jersey. 07202, County of UNION and State of New Exterior & Interior Color Design Jersey. Commonly known as: 838 GROVE Jersey. Vinyl Master, Inc Power Washing Free Estimates Commonly known as: 1144 LOUISA STREET, ELIZABETH, NEW JERSEY Commonly known as: 215 PALMER Deck Sealing Carpentry Work STREET, ELIZABETH, NEW JERSEY 07208. STREET, ELIZABETH, NEW JERSEY • Siding • Roofing • 07201. Tax Lot No. 801.B W04 in Block No. 7 f/ 07202. Fully HEPA Vacuum System for Sanding Tax Lot No. 593 in Block No. 12. k/a 801B. Tax Lot No. 7 in Block No. 1012. Insured • Windows• Free Dimension of Lot: approximately 26.10 Dimension of Lot: approximately 17.94 Dimension of Lot: approximately 50.00 OWNER ON THE JOB • NO SUBS feet wide by 120 feet long. feet wide by 100.00 feet long. feet wide by 100.00 feet long. Nearest Cross Street: Jefferson Avenue. Nearest Cross Street: Washington Av- Nearest Cross Street: Second Avenue. Satisfaction Guaranteed Estimates (908) 272-4456 Situate at a point on the southerly sideline enue. Situate at a point on the northerly sideline of Louisa Street distance approximately Situate at a point on the southerly sideline of Palmer Street distance approximately 248.86 feet westerly from its intersection of Grove Street distance approximately 34.95 174.07 feet westerly from its intersection PAINTING with the westerly sideline of Jefferson Av- feet easterly from its intersection with the with the westerly sideline of Second Av- PAVING enue. easterly sideline of Washington Avenue. enue. There is due approximately the sum of There is due approximately the sum of There is due approximately the sum of JK’S PAINTING & $147,429.29 together with lawful interest $91,436.34 together with lawful interest and $171,304.96 together with lawful interest RALPH and costs. costs. and costs. WALLCOVERING There is a full legal description on file in There is a full legal description on file in There is a full legal description on file in INSTALLATION the Union County Sheriff’s Office. the Union County Sheriff’s Office. the Union County Sheriff’s Office. CHECCHIO, INC. The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn ✧ BLACK TOP this sale. this sale. this sale. Residential PAVING RALPH FROEHLICH RALPH FROEHLICH RALPH FROEHLICH ✧ SHERIFF SHERIFF SHERIFF Commercial • Driveways FEIN, SUCH, KAHN & SHEPARD, FEIN, SUCH, KAHN & SHEPARD, FEIN, SUCH, KAHN & SHEPARD, Parking Lots FREE Attorneys Attorney Attorneys Call Joe Klingebiel ESTIMATES Suite 201 Suite 201 Suite 201 • Concrete or 7 Century Drive 7 Century Drive 7 Century Drive (908) 322-1956 Masonry Work Parsippany, New Jersey 07054 Parsippany, New Jersey 07054 Parsippany, New Jersey 07054 CH-754904 (WL) CH-754811 (WL) CH-753841 (WL) FULLY INSURED FREE ESTIMATES 889-4422 4 T - 12/30/99, 1/6 4 T - 12/16, 12/23, 4 T - 12/30/99, 1/6 1/13 & 1/20/00 Fee: $187.68 12/30/99 & 1/6/00 Fee: $187.68 1/13 & 1/20/00 Fee: $183.60 CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood Thursday, January 6, 2000 Page 21 Arts & Entertainment

The Dining Table

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By MICHELLE H. LePOIDEVIN adventure. Not only are the portions Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times larger than life, but the half-salad is more WESTFIELD – ‘Tis the season to than ample. warm up with crocks of delectable Chicken Oriental Salad featuring Chow soups…and Panera Bread, Westfield’s Mein Noodles, Napa Cabbage and Ori- answer to the dearth left by Bruegger’s ental Sesame Vinaigrette, Fandango Salad Bagels on Central Avenue, is the place to laced with Mandarin Orange Slices and do it. Fat-Free Raspberry Dressing, Greek Salad Panera on East Broad Street, allows with Kalmata Olives, and a Classic Café spacious seating for broods of shoppers Salad are all within a diner’s reach. BROADWAY STYLE…The Broadway Singers of Edison Intermediate School and strolling moms and I enjoyed the Cae- in Westfield, led by Choral Director Kristine Smith-Morasso and accompa- their tots, with a trendy sar Salad with crispy nied by Advisor Sharon Reynolds, presented a program of holiday music specialty menu that Romaine Lettuce, to the Rotary Club of Westfield at a recent luncheon meeting. The makes lunch a gour- RATING: generous shreds of photograph shows the enthusiastic group of 40 singers in action. met experience. Parmesan Cheese, Although it was the pungent Asiago VINTAGE STYLE...A vintage Davy Crockett lunchbox will be available holiday season and the Cheese Croutons and for perusal at “The Collected Century 1900-2000” at The Morris Broadway Singers Keep Members restaurant was just in- a non-salty, pleasur- Museum from Sunday, January 9, to Sunday, March 26. The exhibit troducing itself to the Highest Possible Rating: 4 chef hats able Caesar Dressing. will display collections from rocks and minerals, textiles and cos- community, Panera Salad prices range tumes, to toys and decorative arts and natural science. Admission is Of Rotary Entertained at Concert managed to juggle the from $4.75 to $5.95. $5 for adults and $3 for children, students and senior citizens. droves of diners with panache. I was met with one disappointment at Admission is free to Museum members and the public each Thursday WESTFIELD – Choral Director Sharon Reynolds is an advisor to the I might suggest a divider in the waiting Panera – and this is precisely why this from 1 to 8 p.m. For more information, please call (973) 538-0454 or Kristine Smith-Morasso led the Broad- group. area to keep matters a little less confus- rating has been downgraded from 4 chef visit www.morrismuseum.org. way Singers, which are comprised of Solos were performed by Jason ing. Individuals trying to use the coffee hats to a 3 chef hat rating. seventh and eighth graders at Edison Mesches, Rachel Shapiro and Ryan creamers and condiments, coupled with The Chicken Salad sandwich on Nine Intermediate School in Westfield, in Leonard. The program included “Love those waiting in line for their fare, had the Grain boasts “all white meat” on the A Century of Treasured Art presenting a program of solos and Changes Everything,” “Putting on the potential to keep bumping into each Panera menu. As a diner who’s stomach choral pieces to members of the Rotary Ritz,” “The Girl I Mean to Be” and “You other. churns if she bites into fat in a chicken Club of Westfield. Are My Christmas Angel.” But, the plethera of tempting pastries salad sandwich, I thought, “How could I On Tap at Morris Museum The 40 participants in the Broadway The Broadway Singers were com- keeps your eyes peeled and the general go wrong.” But, I did. mended on the quality of their perfor- hubbub of the shop gives Panera its own If you can bypass the fatty chicken Singers rehearse three times per week sculpture, rock and mineral speci- at 7:30 a.m. They will perform 15 mance and for their efforts in promoting atmosphere that was lacking at the by- salad (one helping per bite), you will MORRISTOWN – “The Collected shows during the season. the holiday spirit in the community. gone Bruegger’s. This café announces to enjoy a sandwich of spicy mustard, may- Century 1900-2000,” a unique walk- mens and artifacts from all over the Westfield, “There’s a new kid in town.” onnaise, bean sprouts, onion and tomato through time capsule containing 100 world. During my recent visits in the past on a delicious nine grain bread. The objects representing all areas of art “Through the generosity of local ™ POPCORN week, I have had the distinct pleasure of promise of “all white meat” was a giant collections, will be available for art collectors and Museum patrons, The enjoying the Potato Cream Cheese soup letdown, especially when you were look- lovers at The Morris Museum from Museum’s collection has grown in Man on the Moon and the French Onion Soup. ing for a satisfying sandwich. Sunday, January 9, to Sunday, March scope and depth,” explained Execu- Silky and smooth, the Potato Cream “You Pick Two” is a wonderful option 26. tive Director Steven Klindt. “It is fitting A Life Out of Orbit Cheese is more original than just its on the Panera menu. The diner is not All of the art included in the exhibit then, that ‘The Collected Century’ cul- name. The flavors swim through your limited to a sandwich or salad or soup, will represent collections from fine art minates with the announcement of a By Michael S. Goldberger tastebuds, producing a soup experience but can combine a soup with a half of to rocks and minerals, costumes and very special gift to The Morris Museum’s One Popcorn, Poor • Two Popcorns, Fair • Three Popcorns, Good • Four Popcorns, Excellent you are not sure to forget. either the salad or sandwich. textiles to anthropology, dolls and permanent collection.” Now, I make a killer French Onion Like most people in Westfield, I found toys, decorative arts and natural sci- The Morris Museum, which is lo- 3 popcorns show. Director Forman whimsically rec- myself scrambling for another place to ence. cated at 6 Normandy Heights Road in reates a kaleidoscope of scenes from the Soup myself – one that defies compari- We knew Andy Kaufman was crazy. son. But, I think I’ve met my match with get a gourmet bagel in the morning since Each object in the exhibition com- Morristown, is open on Tuesday, But we didn’t know he was that crazy. sitcom, neatly utilizing the original cast. Bruegger’s called it quits. Panera offers memorates a year in the last century. Wednesday, Friday and Saturday from Andy manages to ingratiate himself Panera’s offering which is also available Or was it all a put on? in a Sourdough Bread Bowl for $4.50. A bagels in several varieties, beyond the The exhibition begins in the year 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Thursday from 10 No one knows for sure. Per this quick- among those who simply see him as a Dunkin’ Donuts range. a.m. to 8 p.m.; and Sunday from 1 to wide-eyed innocent. But those who regular bowl of soup will cost you a mere 1900 with a miniature barn scene. A splice, vignette style biography starring $2.95. A bargain. Remember the pastries I mentioned? Davey Crockett lunch box made by 5 p.m. Jim Carey in the title role and directed by look beyond the “foreign man” charac- Try your tastebuds at the rich German ter who becomes Latke soon recog- The French Onion Soup is far from The American Thermos Bottle Com- Admission is $5 for adults and $3 for Milos Forman (One Flew Over The salty, supplying the pleasant surprise of a Chocolate Danish or the gooey-delicious pany denotes 1955, while 1962 is children, students and senior citizens. Cuckoo’s Nest, Amadeus), even his clos- nize the aggravating, indignant Pecan Roll. The perfect ending to a special wisenheimer. Artistic temperament? Provelone Cheese dollop waiting at the represented by a fondly remembered Admission is free for Museum mem- est confederates weren’t quite certain if bottom of the bowl. The sourdough is lunching experience. Minus the chicken. elephant foot used as an umbrella bers and to the public every Thursday their comedian friend was for real. Perhaps. But if he is neither comic nor Two other Panera Bread locations actor, exactly what art is it that he’s certainly not a sideshow to the soup stand in The Museum’s Maple Avenue between 1 and 8 p.m. Tapping into the weird star’s lunacy, masterpiece, but an ideal accompani- exist in New Jersey – Essex Green Mall in location. For more information, please call hopping aboard the Andy Kaufman being temperamental about? West Orange and Paramus Park Mall in A practical joker in search of a punch ment – crispy, warm and tender, ready to The 1970s, 1980s and 1990s works (973) 538-0454 or visit wavelength, Jim Carey continues to soak up the soup. Paramus. include quilts, costumes, paintings, www.morrismuseum.org. ride the sensational crest he scaled in line as well as an inveterate wrestler of women, his bizarre descent into the Panera runs its soups on a schedule, so The Truman Show. watch out for your favorites. Other offer- Although the characterization never world of professional wrestling is hu- morously chronicled. It can best be ings include Broccoli Cheddar, Vegetar- makes any actual sense of the oddball ian Black Bean, Chicken Chili, Cream of performer who died of lung cancer at described as flabbergasting. This includes a rather disturbing series of preposterous Chicken & Wild Rice, Boston Clam Chow- the age of 35, Carey does conjure a der – and for the health conscious, Low uniquely intriguing if not completely confrontations with Southern champion Jerry Lawler, who plays himself. Fat Chicken Noodle and Low Fat Veg- sympathetic portrait of Andy Kaufman. etarian Lentil. Problem is, much of the comedian’s As the story goes, it is in the ring that he first meets and defeats girlfriend-to- A word to the wise: when ordering a reckless traipse through show biz and Panera salad, get ready for a satisfying the consequences that follow prove be, Lynne Margulies, realized by Courtney discomforting. Viewers who become Love. Miss Love is touching as the woman disappointed when a great Hollywood who supposedly understands him. Too revelation doesn’t assuage the uneasy bad she never shares the secret. divulgence of Kaufman’s freakish ca- Meanwhile, Tony Clifton, Andy’s adult Woodford reer are bound to blame the film answer to an imaginary friend (as well instead of Andy. as enemy), joins in the fray. Whereas Continued from Page 22 But director Forman is to be com- Andy is an imbiber of health foods and mended for avoiding the cliched stencil a firm devotee of transcendental medi- tation, the hard-drinking lounge lizard arranger on the title track, “Brighter Path” that usually identifies biopics; the fact- An uplifting song with lovely violin bending embellishment is minimal. is more apt to wash a greasy hamburger down with a few shots of whiskey. accompaniment. This song has an al- He opts instead for a candid, semi- most gospel/spiritual feel to it that is very documentary treatment. While lacking While all of these occurrences might have seemed odd and curious if not inspiring. This is an absolutely beautiful the sort of abstract sensibilities that melody, lyric and arrangement! might have propelled Man in the Moon necessarily funny when Kaufman first began to abash the public, Man on the Lastly, the album concludes with to greater artistic heights, it does estab- the mysterious “West Virginia.” The lish an aura of integrity, if not one of Moon as a behind-the-scenes retro- spective highlights how very creepy song has a swampy, Louisiana pace to complete entertainment. it which is a real departure from the Danny DeVito (The War Of The — in fact, almost sinister — some of this stuff really was. rest of the album. An excellent number Roses) as Andy’s put-upon manager, upon which to close the album. George Shapiro, again plays breath- Mr. Carey’s superb sketch of the disquieting performer perceives The only downfall of this otherwise less witness to the human disaster. He charming album is the similar-sound- establishes a sincerely engaging objec- Kaufman as a Pagliacci transposed, crying on the outside, but laughing on ing, acoustic guitar-backed-Lilith-Fair tivity, credibly telling the tale of this confessional tone which tends to wear most incredible client. the inside — and ever so keen to get a rise out of whosoever falls for one of his thin about mid-way through. Paul Giamatti shares the recounting I would have preferred a bit more duties in a solid stint as Bob Zmuda, ruses. The hubristic attitude eventually threatens his career. Cherubic, but quick up-tempo pieces to go with the folk- Andy’s best friend, writer and co-con- tinged tunes. But given a bigger re- spirator who penned the book upon to snarl with no apparent provocation, even the cockeyed ambiguity that fires cording budget, with more experi- which the screenwriters based their work. ence, it will not be long before When first we meet the Long Island up his dark side is inconsistent. He’s the confounding sort of guy who Woodford adds more diverse orches- adolescent who will one day portray the tration to her music. endearing Latke Gravas on the sitcom insults his adoring fans one day (How dare they expect him to be funny?), and Maria Woodford is a budding, “Taxi,” he has his well-to-do parents a thoughtful talent to watch. The Westfield little worried. Playing to the wallpaper in then on another occasion invites an entire concert audience to partake of Leader and The Times of Scotch Plains- his bedroom, where he imagines TV Fanwood will keep an eye on this cameras are imbedded, little Andy puts milk and cookies. Which leads us to the $64 question: Is this originality posing as developing talent. on his own children’s variety shows. * * * * * He hones a cast of imaginary charac- madness, or vice versa? More than likely, it’s a strange com- Editor’s Note: Maria Woodford re- ters who will follow him to adulthood cently reported that she has been busy and, eventually, fame. The act, an bination of both — the case of an uncertain talent frustrated by his lack performing bluegrass music with her eccentric paean to arrested develop- band backing her up at her perfor- ment, will change little over the years. of direction and structure. Like trum- pet player Rick (Kirk Douglas) in Young mances in Virginia. The same can be said of the little boy. She also revealed that she has worked Dad (Gerry Becker) apparently hasn’t Man With a Horn, who fantasizes that finding that elusive high note will earn on a Christmas CD entitled, “Kindred read his Dr. Spock. He berates his son Spirits.” for the fantasy, instructing him to per- him an identity, Mr. Kaufman is the form only before an audience. The naughty brat who seeks to perpetrate child quickly obliges, finding a willing the ultimate, attention-getting decep- patron in his younger sister. But it’s tion. The more embarrassing for his Symphony obviously too late. Andy’s parents have victims, the better. been ferrying him to a psychiatrist You see, despite his protestations Continued from Page 22 since he was four years old. Was it to the contrary, Andy knew what necessary? shtick was. And he plied it well. So frivolity. The script by Scott Alexander well, in fact, that when he died, his Here, pianist Shuang Guo was in and Larry Karaszewski fails to re- closest associates figured it was just more comfortable territory; the late if Master Kaufman’s early pa- another prank. Legend has it that his Steinway performance was more ag- thology contained any shrink-wor- TV wife, Carol Kane, touched the gressive and believable. Some fine thy sins beyond his bedroom broad- corpse just to be sure. It’s a curious solo sections were highlighted, spe- casts. comment on a man’s life — especially cifically from bassist Vincent Carano, Flash forward and the young a comedian — usually reserved for cellist Zoey Hassman and from duel- entertainer has grown up, physi- the likes of Rasputin, Svengali or ing violinists, Concertmaster Anton cally at least, to be the enfant Houdini. Miller and Patricia Ditzel. terrible of the comedy world. He But then Andy Kaufman was cer- Driving home the point that even on angrily declares that he isn’t a co- tainly way out. Much farther out than New Year’s Eve, there’s no place like median: “I don’t even know what the moon. home, Westfield Mayor Thomas C. a joke is.” * * * * * Jardim took the stage with his delight- He also resents being called an Man on the Moon, rated R, is a ful toddler daughter to intermingle actor, and only begrudgingly signs to Universal Pictures release directed by excerpts from the poetry of Ogden do “Taxi” with the caveat that his alter Milos Forman and stars Jim Carey, Nash and Peter Schickele during the ego, hard-living lounge singer Tony Paul Giamatti and Courtney Love. WSO’s jubilant rendition of Carnival Clifton, is given four guests shots on the Running time: 118 minutes. of the Animals. CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK Page 22 Thursday, January 6, 2000 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Arts & Entertainment

David Palladino’s On The Beat State “Sunday Afternoon on La Grande Jatte” by Georges Classical Corner Seurat ‘Brighter Path’ by Maria Woodford of the Art A Review of Local Concerts Art By ANDY GOLDENBERG ing vocals. However, the piano is too ARTIST OF THE WEEK Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times low in the mix to fully appreciate. I The Westfield Art Asso- Westfield Symphony Delivers WESTFIELD – I recently had an am not sure whether Woodford in- ciation will welcome opportunity to listen to local talent tended it this way or was just the Acrylic Neo-Expressionist Maria Woodford’s latest offering, victim of a mediocre mixing con- Josephine Barreiro on Sun- Georges-Pierre Seurat sole. Given a bigger recording bud- (1859-1891) Timely Concert at First Night get and a better studio, Woodford day, January 16, from 2 to 4 could easily improve on this gem. p.m. at the Westfield Com- Drummer Joe Devico really shines munity Room, 425 East In my senior year at Moravian By DAVID PALLADINO and terflies by Genevieve Manion. on the next track, “End.” I would love Broad Street, Westfield. For College, my drawing class MICHELLE H. LePOIDEVIN Maestro Wroe chose to high- to hear this tune done in a live setting more information, please shared a studio with a group of Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times light the intimate, light version with a full band. Devico’s use of the call (908) 232-7058 or (908) high-toms is very clever on this tune. painting students. I became in- WESTFIELD – While all cor- of Copland’s masterful Appala- 232-3381. ners of the world kept their wide The album does not rock heartily stantly marveled by one canvas chian Spring. The small, but well- until the sixth song, “Thunderbird.” in particular, leaning lazily eyes prepped for the emergence balanced ensemble of nine Woodford’s band is mighty impres- Literature of the 21st century this New Year’s strings, flute, clarinet, bassoon against the wall, speckled with sive here as bassist Brian Herkert and The Town Book Store in Eve, the pews of The Presbyte- and piano particularly high- guitarist Alex Radus weave intricate dots and imitating “Sunday Af- rian Church in Westfield were lighted the choice writing of this Westfield will host a book ternoon on La Grande Jatte” by lines on this sultry rocker. I hope Woodford puts some more up-tempo discussion group meeting Georges Seurat – the father of rockers like this on her next for “The Last Place on Earth” pointillism. album as she and her band by Roland Huntford on The student began the paint- are very versatile. Tuesday, January 11, at 8 ing and it seemed to remain “Tell You Why” is p.m. For more information, half-completed each time my a soft acoustic please call (908) 233-3535. class convened. I wondered piece that never really why the artist was laboring over takes off. It is Dance the piece, which seemed so in- one of the The New Jersey Per- describably beautiful to me. weaker num- forming Arts Center in It was never completed. bers on the Newark will host the Deemed a complete artist by album. “Brighter Path.” This singer- The next tune, “Post- Stuttgart Ballet on Saturday, the age of 25 when he painted January 8, at 8 p.m. and “Sunday Afternoon on La songwriter is off to an impressive cards from Prison,” is an interesting, start with this enjoyable bunch of mid-tempo rocker. The lyrics seem Sunday, January 9, at 3 p.m. Grande Jatte,” French native original compositions. Woodford to be taken from the perspective of at Prudential Hall. For more Seurat innovated the technique combines the lyrical strength of a woman scorned who is mentally information, please call 1- of building up dots of varying Lucinda Williams with the emotional prepared to leave her cheating part- 888-GO-NJPAC. color and size to create images singing of Joan Osbourne. ner and start over. I am unable to tell in refined detail. The album kicks off with the uplift- whether the prison analogy is real or Mixed Bag Renoir once said that he could ing, “2:00 AM.” There is a rhythmic just imagery to describe the woman’s pace to this tune that fans of Alterna- situation but this is a fascinating song The New Jersey Per- never imagine a Seurat master- tive Country (read the Jayhawks, nonetheless with biting, caustic lyr- piece painted in “broad or forming Arts Center will Uncle Tupelo, Son Volt, Wilco et al) ics. host a Reverend Martin blended tones.” He also cited would eat up. This is an extremely Another relationship song follows. Seurat’s style as being “intensely mature piece of writing from such a “Tired” is Woodford doing her best Luther King, Jr. Celebration personal” and almost scientific young songwriter. I’ll gladly put this Jewel impersonation, while utilizing to mark the legacy of the in nature. song up against any current “coun- the seasons as an analogy for the leader on Wednesday, Janu- The parent of neo-impres- try” artist today (i.e. Garth Brooks or end of a relationship. This is also a ary 12, at 7 p.m. in Pruden- Chris Gaines or whatever name he is slow number which does not seem tial Hall. For more informa- sionism, Seurat was continu- Cheri Rogosky for The Westfield Leader and The Times going by these days!) These lyrics to ever get going for me. ously searching for different tion, please call 1-888-GO- PARTNERS IN MELODY...Maestro David Wroe, Music Conductor speak from the heart. The pace picks up with NJPAC colors and effects that would and Director of the Westfield Symphony Orchestra, poses proudly The plaintive “December” follows “Superstardust,” an excellent up- cause a special texture of a after a special First Night Westfield 2000 concert with Westfield and gives off a southern-tinged soul tempo tune with exemplary bass The Metropolitan Mu- piece. He produced over 500 resident and Montclair University student, Genevieve Manion. vibe. I could easily see the Counting playing from Herkert. Herkert plays seum of Art in New York paintings and drawings. Ms. Manion was approached by Maestro Wroe to pen a specially- Crows covering this tune and doing some tasty Jaco Pastorius-like fusion City will feature its 18th cen- commissioned piece for the event. The melodic result was Dance very well with it. The song has a nice, on his bass that at times during the tury creche and spruce Parisian-born, Seurat studied laid-back pace that relaxes the listener. number is both discreet and overt. at the Ecole des Beaux-Arts in of the Millennial Butterflies. Christmas tree display My favorite track is the third song, Whilst containing the best overall through Monday, January 1878 and 1879 where he was “Perfect Stranger,” with its exceptional packed with First Night 2000 at- unabashed American folk piece. arrangement of any song on the 10. For more information, strongly inspired by Rembrandt rhythmic changes and Robert Fripp- album, “Superstardust” has some tendees, bracing themselves for All musicians and music lovers please call (212) 535-7710. and Francisco de Goya. the baton of Westfield Symphony know that less is definitely more like (of King Crimson fame, see my dark lyrical imagery floating beneath with Copland. The Maestro’s tem- last review for the conceptual continu- the melody. See if you can spot it! Orchestra Music Director and ity) guitar work of Scott Hallock. Conductor Maestro David Wroe. pos, as usual, were perfect. Be- “Here I Am” follows up Theatre I believe I would choose this as the “Superstardust” as a mid-tempo “They say the seeds of what Maestro Wroe took the orches- cause of the increased demand first single to distribute to radio pro- The Union County Arts tra through the well-known mas- for accuracy in a smaller en- rocker but it fails to impress. A Center will present a view- we will do are in all of us, grammers. Not only does this song non-eventful tune, but any song terpieces Appalachian Spring by semble, intonation is even more impress throughout, but it also has a but it always seemed to me would be when paired next to the ing of Driving Miss Daisy as Brooklyn-born Aaron Copland of an issue than it is normally. very tasteful instrumental ending, part of the 1999-2000 Clas- that in those who make and the Carnival of the Animals During a previous interview, terrific, “Superstardust.” which serves as icing on the cake! sic Film Series on Wednes- jokes in life, the seeds are by French pianist Camille Saint Appalachian Spring was de- The next song, “I’m Slipping” con- Woodford really impresses as an Continued on Page 21 day, January 12, at 1 and 8 covered with better soil and Saens. scribed by Maestro Wroe to The tains excellent piano flourishes as Westfield Leader and The Times p.m. For more information, with a higher grade of The works of two local artists well as smooth over-dubbed back- were also highlighted; The Little of Scotch Plains-Fanwood as an please call (732) 499-8226 manure.” Village by Carlos Franzetti and arduous piece to accompany. or contact www.ucac.org. -Ernest Hemingway, author the Dance of the Millennial But- While the sound did improve The New Jersey Per- by the end of the concert, there forming Arts Center in were some intonation problems Pen and Ink Newark will welcome the in the upper strings during the Hudson Vagabond Puppets first piece. Furthermore, the en- By MICHELLE H. LePOIDEVIN in “Los Tres Reyes: The semble was at times, not neces- sarily in note-agreement with the Three Kings” on Saturday, Steinway piano. Where Have All the Role Models Gone? January 8, at 2 p.m. and Possibly in turn, the pianist Sunday, January 9, at 2 p.m. was not reciprocating the excit- Stars Don’t Shine After Arrests and Bail in the Victoria Theater. The ing aggressiveness of the orches- program is for children ages tra, nor of their interpretation Let’s make one thing crystal clear: celeb- 8 and up. For more infor- and accuracy. Overall, though, a rities are only human. Though we hold mation, please call 1-888- job very well done. The Shaker them up to the limelight and examine GO-NJPAC. theme, especially the phrasing, each star like a specimen under a micro- was most noteworthy. scope, they are fraught with flaws just like Music Next came the local talent. Crescent Concerts will After a brief introduction by everybody else. However, it is only natural Maestro Wroe about the art of that we look to celebrities as golden icons, present Beethoven’s Sym- Spanish dance preceding the and when we realize that these paradigms phony No. 9 on Saturday, tango and the firey WSO concert can crumble, we find ourselves scram- January 15, at 8 p.m. at Cres- this summer, “Tango in the Park,” bling for role cent Avenue Presbyterian Franzetti’s self-contained 4/4 models. A bit of Church in Plainfield. For party tango called Little Village advice: don’t more information, please followed. The charming little Robert Downey, Jr. look to the stars. call (908) 756-2468. tango was just that, a charming No one could Cheri Rogosky for The Westfield Leader and The Times little tango. portray a doomed drug-addict with bet- Generous funding by The MARTHA STEWART IN THE MAKING...Dara Silverman of Westfield Foundation and PNC ter realism and finesse than Robert Westfield celebrated her ninth birthday by offering a culinary Bank enabled the WSO to com- Downey, Jr. Just look at his role in Less party at Classic Thyme in Westfield. Dara approached Classic mission Dance of the Millennial Than Zero. Could anything be more of a Thyme about presenting culinary parties and has been spear- Butterflies from Ms. Manion spe- mirror? Try as he might, Downey has heading the events for five years. She has instructed partygoers cifically for this year’s First Night been unable to beat the drug bug since on how to make their own pizzas, how to give an afternoon performance. the age of 8 and he continues to dig Puff Daddy party and make hot dog wraps. Pictured, left to right, are: Ms. Manion, a Westfield High himself a deeper hole by breaking his GET OUT OF TOWN: Instructor at Classic Thyme Eileen Rooney, Dara and Co- School graduate and student at parole on drug charges. The judge who had sentenced Downey to Owner of Classic Thyme David Martone. Montclair University, offered the three years, feared that we would next read about the actor’s audience a small synopsis of how struggles in his obituary. Let’s hope not. she composed Butterflies and the mood she was aiming to convey Rapping onto other celebrities who have fallen short of our during its conception. With a ideals, we look to Bobby Brown who was Trip to Broadway’s Aida plethora of plucks and the sense arrested on sexual battery; Scott Weiland of 2,000 swarming butterflies deli- who was slapped with a felony warrant Scheduled by Commission cately sprinkling the captive au- for heroin possession; George Michael WESTFIELD – The Westfield dience, Maestro Wroe success- who has been charged with “lewd behav- Recreation Commission will fully breathed life into the piece, ior,” Ol’ Dirty Bastard who has been met sponsor a trip to experience which highlights the flight and with slaps on the wrist for crack posses- the new Broadway play, Aida, moods of butterflies of all types. sion and last but not least Sean “Puff written by Elton John and Tim Perhaps equal to the Copland Daddy” Combs and his 100 percent denial in stature, the Carnival of the Rice, on Friday, March 10. Animals by the master Saint Saens of gun possession. Sure, we would like to The cost of the show ticket was certainly less serious in na- believe their innocence. and transportation is $95 per ture, but by far the best per- We must toss out our microscopes and person. formed piece of the evening. Scott Weiland rose-colored glasses and force ourselves The bus will depart from The master orchestrator Saint to look at these celebrities without unrealistic and inhuman the Westfield Municipal Build- Saens created an exciting, fun expectations. Unfortunately, children may continue to look up to ing at 6 p.m. for the 8 p.m. parody of French political life these celebrities for inspiration, moral example, and (eek..!) some performance. The bus will and international attitudes by il- of their self-worth. return at approximately 11 lustrating countries and perhaps This mode of thinking is just as dangerous as the drug addiction, p.m. even individuals in musical fashion narcotic possession, firearms, or sexual Sodom and Gomorrah. — Swiss accuracy and dignity were For further information, poked fun at as well as French Celebrities are simply human beings with special skills who have please call (908) 789-4085. Continued on Page 21 “made it big,” not gods and goddesses. Let’s get real. CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK