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H> MELISSA HKTKOWSKI gered sessions, block scheduling or ized classes, such as electives. enrolled in Roosevelt would not he Sprthdh Written h r The Weitflehl lender going to a third team. Questions were also posed about moved, calling that "inappropriate." On Thursday night, Westfield Su­ Dr. Foley said that the question of recent home construction on the south Another possible solution proposed perintendent of Schools Dr. William going to a third team is not a question side of town and how that might by a member of the community was J. Foley addressed members of the of stuff numbers, but one of space affect enrollment at Edison. to create a magnet school ut Edison. Roosevelt Intermediate School com­ restrictions, noting that. "Edison In Dr. Foley said that the construc­ Dr Foley again urged parents, stuff munity at the school’s Parent Teacher termed iate School is the bigger school tion has not produced significant and other members of the commu­ Student Organization meeting on the in every respect." enrollment. nity to join a committee to discuss issue of overcrowding at the school. He noted that Edison has bigger “I do not want to rcdistrict, hut possible solutions. "I don’t have a plan," Dr. Foley classrooms, a bigger cafeteria and is that's a reality we need to face," he Dr. Shulack also discussed how said, noting that he and the other un overall bigger building. said. the enrollment numbers affect the members of the board of education In 1998. Dr. Foley noted, the school Dr. Foley noted that if parents overall educational experience at hat e not committed to any one solu­ went to five teachers on a team, would voluntarily move their chil­ Roosevelt, tion to the problem at this point in which he said would work until a dren from the north side of town to Dr. Shulack recalled interviewing time. single grade enrollment reached 250. Edison, that would be more cost- for the job of Roosevelt's principal ul Dr. Foley said that he and Roosevelt If enrollment reached 250, he said, effective for the district, however, a time when the board of education Principal Dr. Ken Shuluck have been there would become a problem. there is not usually luck with getting had performed a study on w hether or in discussions. As the target number of 250 ap­ parents to volunteer, he said. not to close Roosevelt. "If 1 knew the answer, we wouldn’t proaches, Dr. Foley said, a problem Dr. Foley said that lie does not In 1992, he said, there were 425 stu­ be having this meeting," he said. with overcrowding is being felt. have a specific number of students dents in Rixrsevelt ami teachers, on aver­ "Redistricting muy work," Dr. The easy solution would be to outlined, he would like to bring the age, saw 80 students. Now, there are 684 Foley noted. build an addition at Roosevelt, hut, schools' enrollments closer together students, with teachers being respon­ He said that no plan would be he said, it is difficult to justify con­ than the current gap of about 100 sible for an average of 125 students. implemented hastily or immediately. struction at one school while there is students that exists. One possible This increase. Dr, Shulack said, Dr. Foley said that he would like to room at the other intermediate school. solution, he said, would he to take affects all aspects of the school envi­ form a group of parents, teachers and The idea of using portable class­ one filth grade class from the north ronment, from support staff', curricu­ others to look at the issue. rooms was raised due to the fact that side to Edison over a period of years lar offerings, use of facilities such as "This is something to talk about,” this problem of overcrowding may in an effort to close the gup. the cafeteria and gymnasium and he said. only be a temporary problem. How ­ He said that students currently student life in general. Dr. Foley said he would like to see ever, questions were raised over state discussions that would come up with legal restrictions over the use of por­ creative alternatives to the current table classrooms for an extended situation. period of time. Ingrid McKtntay few The Wesfiekf Leader Some suggestions provided by Sluggered sessions, Dr. Foley A MINIM >W ASKIN M INIM I... I he winter months in W estfleWs Mlndowaskln parents at Thursday's meeting were noted, might help with scheduling Park are always picturesque and a pleasure to photograph. those of portable classrooms, stag­ problems for gym and other special- Town Council Supports Legislation to Assist Widows of Two Firefighters and Their Children By PAUL J. PEYTON Council that the Senate Appropria­ mer. With the elimination of the cilm an Sullivan abstaining. Mr, Specially Written for The Westfield Utuler tions Committee is set to vote on the quarterly permit cycle, he said he Sullivan said he would prefer that all The Westfield Tow n Couneil Tues­ legislation this Monday. The As­ had to pay $600 this year. compensation were paid in cash and day night passed a resolution aimed sembly Appropriations Committee, Third Ward Councilman Neil F. not in the transfer of town assets. at helping the widows of Firemen chaired by Assemblyman Richard Sullivan, who chairs the Transporta­ The former Chief has also agreed John Fiorino and Scott Garber who H. Bagger of Westfield, passed the tion, Parking and Traffic Committee, to serve as a law enforcement advi­ passed away over the past three legislation. said perhaps some sort of seasonal sor to the town on an uncompensated years. The Department of Treasury, Di­ pass could be considered by the Coun­ basis. Ironically it was Firemen Garber vision of Pensions, has estimated cil. The quarterly cycle was elimi­ Chief Seutti will receive healthcare who learned following the sudden that benefits to beneficiaries would nated to reduce the administrative insurance until he is eligible for Ingrid McKinley for The Westfield l eader death of Firemen Fiorino in 1998 increase by an $22.9 million. burden on the Town Clerk's office. Medicare and until Ills wile, Shaaron, TIME TO SAY GOODBYE...Sealfons Young World, a children’s clothing that spouses of deceased firemen "State costs, however, would not Mr. Shannon explained that the reaches the age of 65. store, recently announced that it will close in February after 20 years in town. would not receive pensions unless be affected. The availability of ex­ new permit fees, raised from $30 to their husbands died in the line of cess PFRS assets, valued as of June $45 per month and payable annually duly per the Police and Firemen's 30, 1999 at $464 million, are suffi­ or semi-annually, along with the dou­ Relirenrent System (PFRS). cient to offset this additional liabil­ bling o f meter fees to 50 cents an Although Captain Garber did not ity," according to a fiscal analysis hour is aimed at generating suffi­ Sealfons Closing in February sec through fruition his efforts, the included in Assembly Bill 2273. cient revenue to support the con­ stale Legislation passed a widows Captain Dannevig said the cost would struction of a parking deck proposed pension bill in January 2000 that he a one-time expenditure borne on for municipal lots on Elm and Pros­ ensures widows of active police and the pension system. pect Streets, He said the new fees After Over 20 Years in Westfield firefighters would receive at least a Town Administrator Thomas B. would generate $60perparking space portion of the late husband 's pension Shannon commented, "Twenty mil­ a month. By DEBORAH MADISON mit, Caldwell and Shrewsbury, Schwartz family, which owns the benefits. lion dollars in the mist of a nearly The revenue stream would also sup­ Specially Written for The Westfield Under which will remain open. building, could not be reached However, last year's bill did not $400 million operation is not going port an overall parking management Sealfons Young World, a The Westfield Sealfons, however, for comment. cover widows of firemen who died to have a significant impact (on mu­ system in the downtown. The adminis­ children’s clothing store on East will not be relocating. Prior to becoming a Sealfons, before the bill was signed into nicipalities).” trator said the town's goal is to create Broad Street in Westfield will be Co-owner, Burl Modell told The there was a Young Folks Toggery law. New legislation. Assembly It is estimated that 70 eligible sur­ a revenue stream that will cover any going-out-of-business. The store Westfield Leader that they are clos­ and then an Arthur Stevens in that Bill 2273 and its companion bill, viving spouses and three dependent costs associated with the construction announced last week that it will be ing because “their lease was not location, dating back more than Senate Bill 1180. is retroactive to children would be eligible for pen­ and operation of a parking structure. closing sometime in February, The renewed due to the landlord get­ 50 years. January I. 1998, thus covering the sion benefits once the legislation is The Council also approved the store, owned by the Modell fam­ ting a better deal from another re­ Sealfons will be holding going- families for Firemen Fiorino and signed into law by the governor. transfer of the ownership of a vehicle ily, has been a fixture in the down­ tailer." Mr. Modell could not say out-of-business sales sometime in Garber. On another matter, resident from the town to former Police Chief town for more than 20 years. who that retailer is, but sources January. Firefighter Fiorino was the father Mitchell Pincus of Mountain Av­ Anthony J. Seutti. The Modells also own and oper­ have indicated that a Victoria's Several long time employees of of three young children while enue questioned the Council on Mr. Seutti will pay the town $7,937 ate three other Sealfons, which Secret offered the landlords a higher Sealfons have said that they will Firefighter Garber had two young why commuter parking permit fees as part o f compensation owed him by carry adult clothing lines, in Sum­ rent to occupy the building. The miss working there. children. were significantly increased. He the town. The GMC Yukon, which Westfield Fire Captain Kenneth said he used to pay $180 for a was utilized by Mr. Seutti as Chief, Dannevig. President of the quarterly pass for the fall and the was valued at $15,875. Firemen's Mutual Benevolent As­ winter. He rode his bike to the train The Council approved the vehicle sociation Local 30. told the Town station during the spring and sum­ transfer by an 8-0-1 vote with Coun­ Las Vegas Planner Tony Longo Named DWC Executive Director By PAliLJ. PEYTON partment of Community Develop­ and a half months of the yeai. A Specially Wrtnen for The Westfield Uader ment in Plainsboro. salary for the new director is 'still Westfield’s three-month search for The new Executive Directorwill work being negotiated. an executive director for the with SID board members, improve­ Mr. LaPiace. the first DWC direc­ dow ntown's special improvement dis­ ment district stakeholders, town gov­ tor, started at $50,000 when he was trict (SID) ended this week with the ernment and volunteers to coordinate hired in the summer of 1997. He was hiring of Tony Longo, a neighborhood activities of the DWC. These include making $60,000 when he left on planner w ith the City of Las Vegas. the areas of design, promotion, eco­ October 13, Mr. Longo, who will be on board nomic development and oiganization. Implementation of the downtown ayilivuiliv l/WKIWWl iM U i j u u ;, A k l / ‘ “ OiigiuaYiy iiutii New link City, sueutavajA. piOjCvtj Will U, ary 15, an d T h n fsd a y , H s k b 1. w as Mr. Lrmgo wortrrd w ith the adininis- the pnontics for Mr. Im ge. initially interviewed over the tele­ tration of Mayor Rudolph Giuliani The downtown improvement dis­ phone by the Board of Directors of as a Planning Coordinator for Strate­ trict includes 435 commercial estab­ the Downtown Westfield Corpora­ gic Planning and Procedures. The lishments throughout the district, en­ tion (DWC). the entity that manages new DWC director has a master's compassing 1,252.000 square feet of the improvement district. degree in urban planning and design. space. Retail accounts for 680,250 He traveled to Westfield over the The DWC will hold its annual reor­ square feet of space, or 64.3 percent, holidays for a follow-up interview. ganization meeting this Monday night followed by professional office space, Douglas Schwarz, Chairman of the in the Town Council Chambers. 49,000 square feet, or 27,9 percent; DWC Board, told the Town Council The DWC came in under its residential housing, 125,693 square Tuesday night that the DWC received $299,000 budget at the close o f2000, feet, or 10 percent, and storage space, 37 resumes for the Executive Direc­ primarily due to the absence of an 89,572 square feet, according to Mr. tor position. Ten persons were inter­ executive director for the last two Schwarz. viewed, with four finalists chosen by the Board. The director post has been v acant A&E...... Page 18 Editorial...... Page 4 Religious...... Page 9 HONORING A TRUE LEADER...Communitv leaders and lonaregants gathered at St. Helen’s Roman Catholic Church since mid-October, after Michael Business...... Page 17 Education...... Page 8 Social...... Page 6 in Westfield on Monday afternoon to remember peace leader Martin l.uther King, Jr. during the 14th Annual Martin LaPiace resigned to head up the De­ Classifieds...... Page 15 Obituary...... Page 7 Sports...... Page 11 Luther King, Jr. Celebration. Page 2______Thurtdny, Jmnuiuy 18, 2001 QH|r HHrntfis’lft l i r a hr i mid TH E TIMES of Scotch Pl«ln« - Unwood A W atthunc; C ommunic ations, In c Pubuc ation Borough of Metuchen Files Suit to Derail Plans WCTV Board Sets Forth Goals to Enhance Station For TVash Train As OK’d By Union County Public Works facilities, all schools, WESTFIELD — The Westfield and live- Westfield Community Center. Community Television (WCTV) lo no uvail. The Linden City Council In his remarks. Mr. Leyden sug­ »> i least disruptive route for transport­ signed a non-compcte agreement, Advisory Board, the group charged ttihv VWrilir* (ft Thr Inukr and I hr 1imr\ look action lo host the transfer sta­ gested that the Advisory Board com­ ing the garbage; we don't think they prohibiting hint from entering into with upgrading a town-wide public ELIZABETH A plan lo haul tion site in'February 2(XX) and the pose a set of rules for material to be did that," Mr, Frizell remarked. any competing waste management access channel in partnership with Union County Freeholders approved aired. The channel is precluded bom New York City garbage through sev­ “The track, a purt of the Port Read­ business within 75 miles of Hillside Westfield High School on TV chan­ the plan in June. accepting advertising revenues. , eral New Jersey counties by train has ing Line, runs through some of for three years, when he sold two of nel 36, in its first meeting of the year lire project would bring close to It was also announced that Phil met with staunch opposition and sev­ Mctuchcn's best residential neigh­ his gaibage companies to Eastern En­ set forth its goals for the year 2(X)I. eral legal roadblocks. 10,(XX) tons of New York City resi­ Falcone would continue to chair the borhoods and was not intended for vironmental Inc , a subsidiary of Wnxte With the arrival of new equipment The Butough of Metuchen has liled dential garbage a day to the Linden board, and that Eileen O'Doqpell this kind of heavy use," he said. Management. and additional cable locations. WCT- a luwsuil against the Union County transfer station. Linden would get a would remain as assistant, as well as Residents have argued that the natu­ Waste Management was a compet­ TV36 w ill he able to offer improved host fee from Browning Ferris Indus­ Chairwoman of the Administration Board of Chosen freeholders with ral gas pipeline, which runs parallel to ing bidder for the New York City gar­ basic programming, general infor­ the Superior Court in Elizabeth in tries (BFI), the company which will Committee. The hoard w elcomed tw o the tracks, could be compromised due bage contract, which BET won. mation of interest to Westfield resi­ opposition lo the plan to transport lease the land and operate the station. new members. Jeanne McCurdy and lo the close proximity of the track's Mr. Pucillo's lawyer, Gerald dents. and a quick Bulletin Board New York City garbage through a The site, owned by Domcnick Pucillo, Philip Leary, both of Westfield. vibrations or due to a derailment Krovutin. said the contract only disal­ source for emergency information Linden transfer station and onto a a former garbage industry executive Linda Pickering will head the Poli According to Mr. Frizell, there are lowed Mr. Pucillo from engaging in for community events, such us Tow n train traveling through New Jersey. and son-in-law of Linden Mayor John cies and Procedures Committee, better routes, such as north through "solid waste management." He argued Council and School Board meetings The mile-long trush train, us it has Gregorio, would be BFl’s landlord. w hich is in the final stages of apppn - New York Stale and then west through that Mr. Pucillo's role was only that of will continue to be broadcast, as well been culled, would pick up scaled Linden will receive $1 per ton of ing a permanent set of by-laws for the Catskills, which are not as densely a landlord, leasing the land to’ BFI. as a variety of informational and trash, or $3 to $5 million u ycur. the channel. containers of New York City garbage populated as this area of New Jersey. Judge Politan denied Waste cultural events. at a garbage marine transfer station Residents in the communities Rita Kessler and Lorre Korecky The plan also poses other prob­ Management's request for an injunc­ Speaking at the meeting. Peter J. at Linden's Tremley Point, which is through which the trash train will will co-chair the Outreach Commit­ lems for communities with grade tion against the contract, saying that l-eyden, 3rd, Regional Manager of the New Jersey side of the Arthur pass nave argued that only Linden crossings, because emergency ve­ he had to consider "the big picture" Government Relations for Comcast, tee. dealing with community rela­ Kill. The garbuge would urrive there will benefit from this plan, while tions and volunteers. Darryl Walker hicles would not be able to get around und "will the public be harmed" if he the franchise sponsor of TV36, ex­ from New York City by barge. their communities und counties pay the mile-long train, Mr. Frizell were to issue an injunction, blocking plained that Comcast has provided and Arlene O'Reilly will be in charge The garbage would then travel by the price. Many Metuchen residents of programming. pointed out. the deal. free cable access tothe municipal build­ train through Carteret, Woodbridgc, object lo the train trucks passing The Union County Freeholders Waste Management's motion to ing. including the police station, as Richard Solomon will continue lo Edison, Metuchen. South Plainfield, within 50 feet of their homes and have not responded to the suit ycl. dismiss the contract was denied. well as fire houses, Department of chair the Technology Committee Piscataway and Middlesex Borough, alongside a natural gas pipeline, cre­ Mr. Frizcll said that he expects the which, together with Director of eventually making its way through ating a potential safety hazard to suit lo be heard and settled before the Operations Doug Black, initiated Somerset County, to a destination nearby residences. end of the year. equipment orders for the planned out of stute. Metuchen Borough Attorney Union County Counsel Carol Broadcast Center. Mr. Black can be I'lie Metuchen lawsuit contends that David Frizcll told The Westfield Cohen said she could not comment reached at (908) 351-6165. the Union County Freeholders did not fender and The Times of Scotch on the Freeholders’ response to the Other Advisory Board members consider the detrimental effects that Piains-Funwood that several other suit, because they have not formally include Neil Sullivan, Third Ward this plan would have on the quality of plans lo transport the trash via alter­ declared a response yet. They have Councilman and liaison to the Tow n life of Metuchen residents who live nate routes were scrapped due to 35 days to respond lo the suit. Council, and Westfield Board of Edu­ near the path of the (rush train. opposition from residents in those Another lawsuit against the plan, cation Chairwoman Dariclle WaJsh, Residents and public officials from communities. brought about by a competing gar­ liaison to the Board of Education. several Middlesex County munici­ "The original plan was to take the bage company, was recently heard by palities turned out by the dozens at a trash through Bayonne, but residents U.S. District Court Judge Nicholas I i. Woman’s Club Plans hearing conducted by the Union in that community opposed having Politan in Newark. Waste Manage County Freeholders in December to the trash hauled through their neigh­ ment I lolding Inc. challcngedthc lease TVip to See Nuptials voice their concerns regarding the borhood," Mr. Frizell said. between Mr. Pucillo and BFI, con­ FAN WOOD - Members and friends safely hazards posed by the train “The Union County Board of Free­ tending that Mr. Pucillo, who once of the Woman's Club of Fanwood w ill pussing through their neighborhoods. holders were obligated to find the owned numerous garbage companies, travel via a chartered bus on Wednes­ LIBRARY GAINS NEW RESOURCE...Members of the Westfield Chapter of day, January 3 1, tothe Hunterdon Hills the Daughters of the Amerieun Revolution Nellie Jester, left, and Helen Manton, Dinner Theatre in Hampton for a per­ Regent, right, present Barbara Thiel, Director or the Westfield Memorial formance of Judy Simpson Cook's Library, with a copy of the I860 United States Federal Census Index for New comedy Nuptials. 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These include maintaining dum passed on December 12, both indicated his strong commitment to V” ' MMV Wnar* A* I V Imdr > unj the Time* MOUNTAINSIDE — Making his enth District has the most rail lines of increase opportunities for persons appropriate class size, continuing to administration and hoard iiiciiiIh.*i s SCOTCH PLAINS - - The hudgel- fir.i .Sevenih District speaking cn- any Congressional District in New starting businesses, improve the technology plun for the appear committed lo keeping a tight lid building process is in full swing at Ihe agcmem since being sworn into the Jersey, and said he favors more trans­ 1 .(Hiking at the slim majority Re­ district, and maintaining the free bul on any spending increase m ihe gcnci al Scotch Plains-F'anwood Board of Edu - operating budget. Inuse of Representatives, freshman portation opportunities, whether they publicans hold in the House of Rep ance at 3 percent of the general operat - cation, as school administrators work ing budget. Board member 1 ..nice Porter, how Congressman Michael A. Ferguson he mass transit or other modes of resentatives, not to mention the 50- to craft a spending plan for the hoard, The free balance has been an issue ever, did ask how the administration Sla.'t week said he wants to work transportation 50 split in the Senate, Congressman and, ultimately, lor the taxpayers to He said the Financial Services for the hoard over the past several vein s planned to increase the |xml of funds closely with the business commu- Ferguson sees this situation as a approve this spring nily. Committee, previously the Banking "wonderful opportunity for the two It is currently less than I percent (ap­ w ithin the luidgel which are designated Business Administrator and Board to make facilities improvements out Committee, has been expanded to sides to work together." proximately $200,000). said Mr, speaking at a breakfast sponsored Secretary Anthony DetSordi presented DelSordi, who would like to see that side of those outlined under Ihe bond include the securities and insurance He said he has met with Senators by the Union County Chamber of a preliminary overview of Ihe 2001 - figure built up over time. Outgoing Director of Special Sei industries. Robert ti. Torricelli and Jon Cor/.ine Commerce last Friday in 21 K)2 budget numbers during the hoard's Two board members, Edward J vices Eleanor Henry outlined the pro­ Mr. Ferguson, the former owner of Mountainside. Mr. Ferguson said he to find ureas in w hich they can work agenda meeting last Thursday. Saridaki, Jr. and Richard R. Meade, em­ posed budget for special education, sees the priorities of the new Con­ a small education consulting Ihisi in a bipartisan fashion. Mr. DetSordi explained that the state phasized the importance of basing hud which accounts for a sizable chunk of gress including improving educa­ ness, was also named to the Small The new Congressman holds a uses three figures to determine what the get figures on actual expenditures rather district spending Preliminary figures tion and adopting las relief for work­ Business Committee, which over­ bachelor's degree in government net budget for Scotch Ptaiiis-Fanwtxxl than tacking on arbitrary cost-of-living pul the anticipated 2(X)I-2(X>2 special ing families and businesses headed sees the Small Business Administra­ from Notre Dame University and a schools can be: stale aid plus tux levy iix-reasesfor various uccounls. Mr. Meade education budget in the ncighborhixul by the repeal of the estate (ax and tion. master's degree in public policy with plus miscellaneous income. In the ease said the budget should he based “on the of$7.6inillion(not including Iranspi n thi so-called marriage penally. He "Small business is a very impor­ a specialization in education policy of Scotch Plains-Fanwood, thal totals realities of what was spent." tation), compared to the $7.1 million also supports a cut in the capital tant engine that helps drive our from Georgetow n University. approximately $45.6 million. According to Mr. DelSordi, princi­ expected to be spent in 2000-21X11. gans tax. economy," lie staled, lie said his top A former history teacher at a pri­ Vile state would allow the district to pals used year-to-date expenditures for Accounts which tail under S|ieeial 'With our economy slowing. It’s a priority with small businesses will vate school in ihe Bronx, he later increasc its budget beyond that number the 2000-2(8)1 school year, as well as Education are tuition (for oul of-dis ret! good argument for tax cuts.” Mr. be to allow this segment of industry taught at Brookdale Community by an additional 1 percent. expenditures for the past two school trict placement of students vs ill) special Feguson said. to form partnership networks to re­ College in Monmouth County. While the first official draft of the years, to develop their individual build­ needs); healUt services (includes school The Congressman co-sponsored 2001-2002 school budget is not due to ing spending plans for 200I-2(X)2. nurses); other student-related services leg islation that would abolish the so- the board until the end of January, Mr. The business administrator said a (speech, occupational and physical called marriage penalty that he said DetSordi anticipates an annual budget new purchase order system has allow ed therapy); guidance: child study team, cost some 80,000 couples in the Sev­ increase in the neighborhood of 4.5 per­ for "much closer control of individual and learning language disabilities ern h District an average of $ 1,500 a cent. The approved 2(XX)-2(X)I school location's budgets." The new system Also under Ihe umbrella of special year. budget was $46.4 million. does not accept a purchase order un­ education is: resource eenler; pre I tie operating budget covers salaries, seliiHil disabled program; PDD/aulis “Frankly, it has a tendency to hurt less funds are available in the actual plain operation, transportation, special werking women more than anyone," luidgel account to fund the purchase. tie (PDD stands for pervasive develop education,construction, technology mid That was not always the case. As a mental disorders); English as a.Second he said, noting that it has created a fixed costs such as hcullh/dcnlul ben­ result, said Mr. DelSordi, building prin- Language t HSU); home instruclion; disincentive for married women to efits, and some other expenditures. cipalsure “living within their budgets." extraordinary services (all one-to-one enler the workforce. Mr. DelSordi said his office pre­ Given the public's resounding sup­ services, such as aides for inclusion The Congressman said does not pared nine guidelines for budget devel­ port for the $35.7 million bond referen­ coNrmueo on r*o cs have high hopes that the current Congress will pass legislation to cre­ ate private individual accounts for Serial Security. He and President­ John’s Meat Market Now elect Bush support such a plan, which would enable Americans to invest a Taking Orders For Super Bowl poition of their Social Security hold­ ings into private accounts similar to a 401 (k) plan. Mr. Ferguson, a former commu­ Chicken , , Shrimp nity college professor, also said Con­ o 3 op 6 Ft gress must ensure that all persons linger Platter \ Platter ha' e the opportunity to attend col­ Subs lege. He said he favors merit pay in­ Deborah Madison for The W estfield Leader and The Times Meat Ball \ | S a v a g e creases and accountability standards STARTING WORK IN l).(\...(,ongrt*ssman Michael A. Ferguson is shown with for teachers. his wife, Maureen, during last Novembers Election Night celebration. (.'ailing Union County “the heart Platter v Peppers of this Congressional District," Mr. Ferguson noted he has been assigned to he Financial Services and Trans- BBQ A \ Sj L asagn a\ A] Fried \ poitation and Infrastructure Corn- Caflrvn.ScUofW Uu mil tees. He said these assignments m Ribs >) \ Tray A f Chicken will help him raise issues impacting ______I'm I ’ litH /..ss/fj.vw -S’f IIOOI______New Jersey’s business and industry EaUbkahtd 1976 C^lrf«d Taachar* Buffalo \ jf Just Heat community. 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PullJCATfON THE TIMES ®l|r ifW tfirlft Hicabrr of Scotch Plalm - Pan wood $ Letters to the Editor l iiuhlnhnl IHVO EtlahUshed /V5V The Official Newspaper of the Town of Westfield OffUiul Newspaper of the Honiu|(h of Punwnod am timl the County of Union the limnshlp of Scotch Plain* Sy Koslowsky Will Be Missed „ J O A JO HN JAC O BSbN * Member of Mombrr of; New Jersey Pres* Association New |er*#*v h n > A**im luhnn • National Nrwaim|trt Amoctation National New*pa|ter Association Scotrh Ilium Husmi'ss & I’rofrMionid Association On Town Recreation Commission BANNS Westfield Area Chamber of Commerce Nutwood Business a Professional Association Our town for 10 years plus enjoyed costing project investments that could ! et Periodical* Postage Paid at Westfield. New Jersey IVriialttaK Postage Paid at Scotch Plain*. New Jersey the volunteer services of Dr. *Sy be used throughout the whole year in banns, strike up the - The city that P.O. Bos 250 • 50 Pint Street H. <). B«* ,IM • RIM Hartie Avenue Koslowsky who maintained low bud­ recreation. gave us Boston baked beans also gave Ua Westfield, N J. 07091 Scotch Plain*, N J. 0707ft gets and fair lime play for all our young I believe that the new mayor and books banned in Boston. The origtmfl citizens and some adult programs He ise of the word ban. however, was Tele: (9081 2.12-4407 • P-mail: premlP'Roleader.rom • Web: wwa.xoleader.com • Fax: IVOR) 2.12-0473 recreation commissioner should look at was an excellent recreation commis­ the poor summer usage of July and Au­ more positive. In fact, in the Middle POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the offices of the newspapers at sioner. gust at Humbert Field before finding Ages a ban, which came from the Anglo P. O. Bos 250, Westfield, New Jersey 07091 Sy hud a great overview of fairness for reasons for other field improvements Saxon word Hannon, was merely a sum­ the community helping keep costs down that only the taxpayer mons or proclamation issued by a churoh PUBLISHED EVEKY THVRSDA Y BY WATCHUNC. COMMUNICATIONS, INC. hut never keeping out anyone that Thank you Sy for your community Judicial authority y. - couldn’t pay participate. *Sv did what involvement for your kids. This sense of a proclamation survives Michelle II. I.ePoidevin Horace R. Corbin Joanna B. Marsh was reasonable and equitable for the lay in the Banns of Marriage, aii an­ \ A l ,i*,t to u cA T IO N f t AtJSHt A MAAAKTING entire community over the years with a Stanley J. Niedzwiecki nouncement in writing, usually in p Westfield Suzette F, Stalker Call S. Corbin David B. Corbin great ability to put aside those high chjrch bulletin, of a forthcoming mar­ COMMUNITY GCNtRAt MANAMA s t o a t s riage within a Catholic parish. A Vety positive event. Paul J. Peyton Karen M. Hinds Westfield Democrat Urges Senator The English, word bandit stems froth m SINKXS and (ioVMNMYNI o m et MANAMA i lu Italian word banditto, which in'turn SUBSCRIPTION PRICE To Oppose John Ashcroft Nomination cones from the l-alin handire. meaning One-year - $24 • Two-year - $44 • Three-year - $66 * One-year rollexe (September In Mav I - $16 “ti banish The Italians also provided Editor's Note: The following was sub­ flirtation with Ashcroft, hut it is not too the English language with the word con­ mitted to The Westfield Leader and The late to do the right thing. .Sometimes traband from contra, meaning “agaiiMt'^ Times of Scotch Pluins-Funwood as an principle trumps deal-making. anti band, “proclaim; literally a ban or a open letter to United States Senator Actually. I don’t expect an answer proclamation that something is illegal-’’ Will Shoppers Pay Increased Meter Fees Robert G. Torricelli. from you. but I just have to ask: What in I he good citizens of Boston found the world were you thinking when you that while they could ban a book th^re, announced early support for Ashcroft? h a ban only served notice to To Patronize Westfield’s Business District? This Is the most important letter I world that such a book was must rep< have ever writlen to an elected official. .Steven Gorellck . Now, if we could only get The Wo(d3 In the next few weeks, anyone parking at on-street risk losing shoppers simply by making it too expen­ I fully understand that the backbone Westfield uth banned in Boston. meters and in short-term spaces in municipal lots in of the legislative process is compro­ sive to shop in this town? mise. And I know thal to gel the people's Westfield will be paying 50 cents an hour to park. Has there been any consideration to removing on­ work done, all manner of deal making is Better load up on quarters! street meters altogether? Parking rules would be necessary. As far as I can tell, you have Westfield Council Appointments The argument given by the town's administration enforced by chalking tires. Also, when the deck is been extremely adepl at working this process lo Ihe benefit of the people of our ‘Smacks of Party Machine in Action’ is that Westfield needs to create a surplus of revenue built, merchants could be given the opportunity to Stale of New Jersey and of my town of over the next year to offset the initial costs of the offer free parking by stamping the parking receipts Westfield. Editor's Note: Ihe following letter a spirit of one community. This was in was addressed to Westfield Mayor Gre­ operation of a parking deck being proposed for the of customers. Further, I hate to hold any elected sharp contrast to the Candidates’ Night, official lo one litmus test, being aware gory sS. McDermott and the Town Council. in 1999. during which was repeatedly downtown. The town wants the deck to be supported In the future, the council might want to check the lhal there can be many explanations for ***** echoed the team of Greg and Matt and entirely by its users: commuters, downtown employ­ pulse of the community first before taking such a any one vole and lhal Ihe career of any Ladies and Gentlemen, I am taking Ne I and Janis. T ees and shoppers. Town leaders are hoping to avoid strong action as doubling meter fees. This could be official really should be judged in its this opportunity to express to you my If your memory is short, both Candi­ totality. displeasure and chagrin at the behavior dates’ Nights were videotaped for com­ having the cost to build the deck absorbed by Westfield accomplished by simply talking to merchants and But I have no choice hut to hold you lu exhibited at the very first formal meet­ munity access TV; maybe you should all taxpayers. shoppers while patronizing local stores and restau­ a one-time, winner-takes-all, litmus test. ing of the newly constituted council. review these tapes! Our question is simple: Isn't the goal of building a rants. George W. Bush's nomination of Ihe The blatant nepotism and cronyism Well, it is obvious that the one com­ conservative ideologue John Ashcroft lo for tax payer funded positions is simply munity spirit is fiction; that the council deck to help keep Westfield as a thriving shopping In the end, we hope Westfield will remain strong he Attorney General, coming as it dews an indication of greed and smacks of a maority has a not-well-hidden agenda community in central New Jersey? If this statement and not lose too many shoppers over the meter rate in the aftermath of such a close election party machine in action. for this year which, I feel, will be to the is accurate, then why would Westfield be willing to hikes. and alter Bush's now empty promises of There was no just cause for the re­ Iona-term detriment of the Westfield "unity," are nothing less than a slap in moval of the previous holders of the citizenry. the face of Ihe majority of Americans positions; it is the same thinking that You exhibit, in this way, your inabil­ who voted for his opponent. removed Bollinger from its insurance ity to think independently. This i«j a Scotch Plains’ Leaders Need to Respond Ashcroft is anti-Affirmative Action, position late in 1998 in favor of another gross injustice to your individual con­ anti-gay, anti church-state separation and party "faithful.” stituencies and, I feel, a contradiction to anti-choice. His subpoenaed 1999 speech At the year 2000 Candidates’ Night, at your oath of office. Soon to Community on Discrimination Suit al Boh Jones University displays a casu­ Roosevelt Intermediate School, one got alness about church-state separation that Marilyn S. Gulotta Ihe feeling that perhaps we could regain Westfield The racial discrimination lawsuit filed last summer We hear of police officers being accused of racism would never withstand judicial scrutiny. I was Irying to figure out a way to say by four white Scotch Plains police officers against in big cities, but when such allegations are made in a this in a non-threatening way, given lhal their African-American captain and the department’s small town like Scotch Plains, the impact is much you are a member of my party and that Leader and Times Photographer white police chief was troubling. The countersuit more dramatic. There are 46 uniformed members of you are so good on so many issues. But I might as well cut to the chase: Vote lor Seeks Film From Stolen Camera filed earlier this month by that African-American the police department, so the four officers being Ashcroft, and this active New Jersey superior against the four officers was equally trou­ accused by Captain Nelson represent almost one-tenth Democrat will never, ever support you This letter is a little overdue, but I of tie film that was inside the camera. I thought I should say something to the bling. But most troubling to us is the serious damage of the total township police force, an uncomfortably for any elected office. had just come from a Bar Mitzvah thill ( You may have disappointed me and public. attetded as a guest. Those pictures are that is being done to the Scotch Plains Police Depart­ high ratio for such a small community. We are con­ many other Democrats with your early As the photographer for 7In Westfield now gone forever. Great Great Grand­ ment itself and the relationship between the police cerned about the effects of the twin lawsuits on morale leader and The l imes of Scon h Plains- mother, Grandma, daughter, son-in-Jaw Fanwood, I was recently assigned lo and the community-at-large. and unity within a department where, no doubt, there Concert-goer’s and grandson will never have that spe- take pictures of the Menorah lighting in cial moment in time. , The reverse discrimination suit filed by the four has been some taking of sides by officers. Expectations Met town. So there I was trying to capture the II anyone has any clue where the film white officers accused the department, Chief Tho­ Most importantly, we wonder what Scotch Plains moment When someone went inti* my JgUf^send it f h t W fftf At Roosevelt Show camera bag and look out my ^xtru cam­ ail,si ,50 Elm Si mas O'Brien, and Captain Marshall Nelson of dis­ residents, especially African-Americans, are think­ era. What nerve! crimination because the quartet had been, they? Like the author of a recent letter to this llaripy holidays to all. ing about these developments. Is there cause for publication, I. too. eagerly anticipated Why kind of person dot something claimed, unfairly reprimanded for what the depart­ like that? What really hurts me is the loss Cheri Kogowsky concern that police will be slow to respond to calls the Holiday Concert at Roosevelt Inter­ Scotch Plaini ment felt was excessive force used during an April from certain areas of town? Will motorists, espe­ mediate School. However, my expecta­ 2000 traffic stop of a car occupied by four African- tions were met and even exceeded by the cially African-Americans, have reason to be fearful spirited performance of the children. American men. if they are pulled over in their ear? Do residents need Indeed, I thought that the African Westfield Recyc ing Pickups Captain Nelson was accused of improperly repri­ to wonder whether police officers, perhaps those song “Aliunde Alluis” was the highlight manding the four officers for their actions that night of the performance because the energy with opposing thoughts on the lawsuits, will effec­ and joy expressed by the students during and making racially-biased comments on the way tively support Iheir colleagues, for instance, in a life- that song fully captured the spirit of the Now Every Otlier Friday holiday season. they handled the incident. The officers claimed that threatening situation? WESTFIELD — The Town of Fibruary 2 and 16 Captain Nelson yelled at each of them and repri­ I also did not find the program to be Rather than let township residents continue to unbalanced at all, since “Fum, Fuin, Westfield has hired a new recycling March 2, 16 and 30 manded them for drawing their weapons on the four wonder about these questions, it’s time for some Fum’’ is a Christmas song celebrating firm. Central Jersey Waste & Recy­ April 13 and 27 individuals. Each officer received a verbal reprimand action to be taken. Police officers, regardless of their the birth of Christ, and “Dona Nobis cling, Inc., out of Trenton. May 11 and 25 Pacem” is a traditional Christian hymn Reeyclahles will be picked up June 8 and 22 for using excessive force. Chief O ’Brien and the feelings on the lawsuits, need to make a concerted i >rt which means "Grant Us Peace.” every other Friday for the entire July 6 and 20 !.,r department itself were accused by the four officers of effort to display a unified law enforcement front to I am delighted that the Music Depart­ town (northside and southside) for a August 3, 17 and 31 ignoring Captain Nelson’s wrongful conduct. the public and do all they can not to allow matters to ment at Roosevelt took the opportunity total of 26 pickups for the year. September 14 and 28 Captain Nelson’s countersuit accused the four to provide the students and their parents The remaining dates for pickups October 12 and 26 deteriorate into an us vs. them environment. And our with a true multi-cultural experience. officers of racism, aimed particularly at himself, and local leaders need to speak up. A statement of some are as follow: November 9 and 23 of attempting to derail his 30-year career with the Sean Reilly January 19 December 7 and 21 sort from Chief O’Brien might help. And we urge Westfield police department, as well as incidents of racial Mayor Martin Marks to make a statement, such as at T "7 profiling in making traffic stops and uttering inflam­ next Tuesday’s Township Council meeting, reassur­ matory racial remarks. ing the public that the police department is now Redistricting in Intermedia^ Schools What concerns us is not who is right and who is operating, and will continue to operate, effectively wrong in the suit and countersuit; the legal system and for the benefit of all the residents, despite any will ultimately decide that issue. Rather, our worry is suspicions that have been raised by the pall that has Would Not Be Problem for S tudents that a large sore has been tom open in Scotch Plains, been cast over the department. Best to treat this By MFLISSA BETKOWSK1 indeed, address the issue of overcrowd­ children adjusting to life at Edison Inter­ one that—if not addressed now—will fester long wound before it spreads too far, and unnecessarily, ing at Roosevelt. While he noted that no med alne School. Some even cited 'the Last week, at its regular meeting, the one solution has been committed to at after the legal claims are settled. out of hand. Westfield Board of Education heard a fact that their children would have to this point, he did note that the idea of make new friends at the south side school, presentation by Superintendent of redistricting the district’s two interme­ Schools Dr. William J. Foley on enroll­ Whi.tile it is only natural for parents to diate schools, has been given some be ci:< ncemed about their children's Well­ ment in the district’s schools. thought. Community News being and happiness, let's be real... how One issue that seemed to emerge is The plan proposed by Dr. Foley would that of overcrowding in Roosevelt Inter­ diffieuiult would it be for fifth graders take roughly 20 students each year over from one of the north side’s elementary mediate School. a number of years from the rising sixth Dr. Foley noted that he would attend schoil:'s to move to the sixth grade at grade from the north side to Edison, in an Edisoni? Especially when you take into Westfield Foundation Awards the Roosevelt Parent Teacher Student effort to alleviate some of the problems Organization (PTSO) meeting on Thurs­ con.*is deration the fact that Dr. Foley’s a.ssociated with the overcrowding at pro]“ 'sed idea calls for an entire class to day night and address the issue with the Roosevelt. school's parents, faculty and other inter­ move together to Edison. Monies to Community Agencies This idea was met with mixed emo­ In 1989,1, a north side resident and ested members of the community. tions from many parents in attendance. At the PTSO meeting. Dr. Foley did. Washiilington School student, prepared to WESTFIELD — Fourth quarter grants marketing/publicity campaign for their foundation to purchase clocks for the Parents were concerned about their move to sixth grade. Due to in the amount of $45,650 were approved 2001 theatrical season and to purchase newly renovated oncoloty unit of the by the Bivard a tTruwUv« of the Westfield extenuating circumstances, I portable glasslcss mirrors for use in hospital. was not able to move up to Foundation, bring the total monies classes and rehearsals. These fourth quarter grants are part of Roosevelt along with my peer* awarded to 49 community agencies this Ihe Westfield Community Players re­ more than $2.5 million in grant money from Washington School, Init year to $408, 079. ceived funding of $2,450 which will he that has been returned to the community The Westfield Bach Festival, a three instead was moved to Edison used to correct a problem of basement over the 25-year history of the Westfield Intermediate. I did not have'the day concert .series celebrating the 250th Hooding during heavy rains at the theater. Foundation. luxury of taking even one friend anniversary of the death of J. S. Bach Voting to continue support of the suc­ For further information regarding the with me. I was made to make received a grant of $10,(XX). The concerts cessful counseling program started in foundation, please contact the Founda­ planned for the last weekend in February the transition from a north side 2(XX) for troubled preteens and early tion office at P.O. Box 2295, Westfield ejementary school to the south will be cooperatively produced by a num­ teenage children, the trustees granted or call (908) 233-9787. side's intermediate school ber of churches in Westfield under the $5,500 to the Youth and Family Coun­ alone. direction of their music directors. seling Service for individual follow-up Deadlines What is the point of this an­ The Westfield Memorial Library was counseling. General News - Friday 4pm awarded $5,000 from the Foundation's ecdote? My point is that I sur­ The Mothers’ Center of Central New Weekend Sports - Monday 12pm vived, 1 adjusted to school on a Unrestricted Funds and $5,000 from the Jersey, which enhances parenting by Ci*»»ifieu* - Tuesday 2pm foreign sine or town and did Ruth Gavin Quinn Memorial Fund to be supporting mothcri» tbfouub a variuty of used as start-up funding for a series of wm eome au'ay from the expe­ programs, received a grant of $ 1,000 to H o w To R each U s rience emotionally scarred. four non-credit college level mini­ be used for a peer-facilitator training E-Mail - press(a!goleader.com courses in conjunction with Kean Uni­ In fact, when I then moved in program. Phone - (908) 232-4407 1992 from Edison to the high versity, to be offered the fall of 2001 and The Westfield High School Ice Hockey Mail-PO Box 250, Westfield 07091 spring of 2002. school, I had the added benefit Association, a non-profit, tax-exempt PO Box 368, Scotch Plains 07076 of now having friendships thal The Education Fund of Westfield fund raising organization used to fi­ In Person - 50 Elm St., Westfield whose purpose is to support and enhance crossed the railroad tracks that nance the ice hockey program at 1906 Battle Avenue, Scotch Plains too-easily divide Westfield. educational programs and projects for Westfield High School received $5,000 Westfield students consistent with board Let's not let Westfield be­ to support its program including ice Submittal Formal* come a modem Civil War state, of education policies and not fully funded rental, transportation, coaches, uniforms, Photos - B/W and Color by the district received $5,000 to pro­ with the northerners fighting equipment and league fees. The pro­ the south. Instead, let’s think of duce and distribute an informational bro No Panoramic or Polaroid gram receives no funding from the board Typed, not handwritten the children involved and do chure/newsletter to be mailed town-wide of education. Upper and lower case what s academically best for in March. Appreciating the service that Rahway them. Trustees awarded W.Y.A.C.T. Hospital provides to thousands of Need name & daytime phone Ce#etsr/rtA£s (Westfield Young Artists’ Cooperative Westfield residents, the Trustees ap­ For our complete editorial policies f k r tM v j & o , Theatre) $7,000 to support funding of a proved a grant of $ 1,200 to the hospital request a copy of our Policy Guide Melissa Betkowski roverfjG’ Westfield Board of Educdtm- A Watchunu Communic ations. In t. Pu iu c /i J li r M i atfirlti tr m V r mid THE TIM ES of Scotch Plaint Fanwood Thuriday, January 18, 2001 •'**«** i fifty Years and Counting: The Story Elizabethtown Water Company Offers Tips of Ernie Powell and the Y Men’s Club On Preventing Frozen Pipes in Homes WESTFIELD - Elizabethtown,vn. ,u . . . By STEVEN KRAKAl'ER in meeting the needs of the YMCA and Mount Holly, Liberty and Edison the pipe w ith a hair dryer or heating questions. Spn taih Written *« The WettflcU U mUr ,m j j v Time* Hong Kong. Santa Monica and Seattle pad, hut never use an open flume. the community. with the International Y Men's Club. He water companies have advised cus­ E’town Corporation, a wholly- WESTFIELD — Ernie Powell is 84. • All members of the household This award in particular earned him no longer takes tin' trips, hut the cluh tomers that cold weather can freeze owned subsidiary of Thames Water The Y Men’s Club of Westfield is should know where the main shutoff much recognition He received letters remains active. They will he in Canada the plumbing in their homes and re­ Pic, is the parent company of younger. valve is located and be prepared to from State Assemblyman Richard H this year for the international conference. sult in high repair bills. Elizabethtown Water Company, Much younger. If you ask Mr. Pow ell turn it off il'a water line bursts. Bagger ofWestfield(R-22nd)and now Tile Y Men's Club meets every sec­ Some household pipes may be ex­ Edison Water Company and I iberty to describe his involvement in the cluh. Representatives of Elizabethtown Acting Governer Donald T. ond Wednesday of the month for a regu­ posed to the elements and wili have to Water Company. he Says with a chuckle. "You could DiFranccsco of Scotch Plains (R-22nd I w ithstand extremely low temperatures. Watei Company arc available from 8 Westfield, Scotch Plains, ITiiiwikhJ write a book!" lar meeting, then again on the last saluting his dedication and applauding Wednesday for a dinner meeting at the When w ater freezes, it expands, and a m. to 5 p.m . Monday through Fri­ and Mountainside are all served by Mr. Powell has been a member of the his honor Through all the apprecia Jolly Trolley in Westfield. All members that slight expansion could crack pipes day, at 1800) 272 I 125 to answ er anv E'town. club for 50 years. The Y Men s Club of lion. Mr. Powell remains humble are generally present, and the subject By following a few simple guidelines, Westfield has been around for 52 years. "I've been recognized through the matter ranges from the destination for homeowners can protect their pipes Since almost its inception. Mr Powell years. There are other members of the fundraiser money to upcoming events. throughout the winter. has been an active participant club who are young and haven't had Mr Powell still attends the meet­ • Start by closing the stop and waste Mr. Powell is the senior member of that opportunity yet. There are many ings. "We think w ere a bunch of young valves on outside hose faucets. Hie the more than 40-person membership others that contribute." smart guys, but we've learned to listen of the club. valves are not located near the faucet, There are certainly other members to Ernie," jokes President Suriano. but inside the basement wall. Once the The average age of a club member who achieve much over the years, hut no The Y Men'sClub is continuing their valve is closed tightly, drain the out­ nowadays is 30 to 35. Mr. Powell far side piping and remove hoses from exceeds them all in experience. outside faucets. Ernie Powell is all these things and • Insulate pipes located near out­ mote, and the list of accomplishments side walls, garages and basements. for both himself and the club are as­ tounding. Rags or old blankets can be used in­ stead of commercial insulation mate­ Says club President Steven Suriano, rials. "Ernie is absolutely revered by all the members." • Repair cracks and broken win­ Revered he is, as well as being well dow panes in the basement and open known and recognized. Mr. Pow ell and cabinet doors under all sinks to allow his fellow club members recently com­ warm air to circulate around exposed pleted their annual Christmas tree pipes and further safeguard against fundraiser. The total number of trees freezing. sold reaches up past 2.000 each year. • If a pipe does freeze, wrap a cloth around it and soak it repeatedly with NEWEST ROTARIAN...Karin Dreixler, President nf the Kanwond-Scotch The sale earned much revenue, which Plains Rotary (Tub, welcomes attorney John M. Delicti after he was inducted all went to various organizations in town. hot water. If this is inconvenient, thaw into tile club at a recent meeting. Some of the many groups receiving money included CONTACT We Care, the Westfield Neighborhood Council, Y Sen. Jon Corzine to Speak Thrift Shop Reveals Swim Team, Children’s Specialized Winter ‘Bag Day’ Hospital, Special Olympics, Camp Speers-Elgibar (the Y summer camp), Monday Before Rail Group WESTFIELD ~ The Westfield and, of course, the Westfield Y itself. Ernie Powell Service League's Thrift Shop, lo- caled at 114 Elmer Street, will hold "The sale has been successful ever WESTFIELD — Jon Corzine, New related to increased funding for transit since its inception, and continues to get one holds the prestige like Ernie Powell. activities even after the large Christ­ Jersey's newest United States Senator, projects in New Jersey. ils annual end-of-winler “Bag Day” better each year." Mr. Powell said. The legendary record of this man ex­ mas tree sale. will be the featured speaker at the "This forum presents a unique op­ on Salurduy, February 3. tends to President of Y Men's Club The Y Men's Club is involved in "The main goal of the club is to help Raritan Valley Rail Coalition's next portunity for municipal officials, On “Bag Day." customers may pur­ many other activities throughout town. (1962), District Governor of Y Men s the youth of the local area as well as meeting on Monday, January 22. transportation professionals, com­ chase a grocery-size bag for $3 and They sponsor the town's Halloween Club for 10 years and World Service helpthe members of our elubwith self- The meeting will start at 8 a m in the muters and the general public to hear fill il lo the brim with clothing, ac­ parade each year, while also financially Chairman of the International YMCA. actualization. We are participating in Community Room of the Westfield Mu Senator Corzine discuss his ideas for cessories, hooks, toys and household aiding the Westfield High School March­ Mr. Powell has always been a resi­ community service, and helping those nicipul Building at 425 East Broad Street. bringing additional dollars to main­ items. There is no limit on the num­ ing Band. They have contributed greatly dent of Union County. He worked as a in need," said Mr. Suriano. Senator Corzine will discuss Ins new tain and construct New Jersey’s pub­ ber of bags which may be purchased. to Camp Speers-Elgibar, mending cab­ mailman in Scotch Plains and Westfield The club is maintaining its success senate committee assignments envi­ lic transportation infrastructure," said On T uesday, February 6, the shop ins and building new facilities. before retiring in 1978 after 38 years. just as it has for the past 50 years. And ronment and public works and bank­ a statement issued by the Raritan will lie stocked with a large selection Mr. Powell himself keeps very mod­ He grew up in Westfield and Roselle, over those 50 years, one face remains ing, housing and urban affairs and Valley Rail Coalition. of ladies,' men's and children's spring est. The Scotch Plains resident has and now resides on the border of familiar, neverwavering. how they impact on New Jersey and A question-and-answer session w ill apparel. Patrons may also purchase received numerous awards over the Westfield and Scotch Plains. He's always there, always helping, public transportation. follow Senator Corzine's presentation. jewelry, shoes and accessories. 'There was a time when I knew ev­ yeafs. In 1986 he was awarded YMCA always advancing theclubund hiscom- The Senator has said he considers For more information and directions, The Thrift Shop will be o|x-ii for eryone in town." Mr. Powell reminisces. Gdlden Man of the Year award. munity. As Mr, Suriano puts it, Mr. public transit vital in keeping the state's please call Kenneth Wedeen, Raritan business Tuesday through Saturday, His work with the YMCA has taken Last September 28 in Chicago, he Powell is always "the center of atten­ and region'seconomy moving forward. Valley Rail Coalition Stuff Liaison, at froml) a.m. lo 4 p.m. Proceeds will he him abroad. He has visited Hawaii. was given the National YMCA tion." In many ways, Mr. Powell will be He also will share some areas of em­ (908)231-7000, Extension 7239, ore- donated to local charities. For more Copenhagen. Australia, Japan. Korea, Volunteerism award. The criteria for the center of attention for forever. phasis that he hopes to concentrate on mail him at [email protected]. information, please call (908)233-2530. the award, which is given out three times a year to recipients throughout the entire United States, are meaning­ ful service to the YMCA, extraordi­ nary dedication and demonstration of Posturepedic I Scaly Posturepedic 1 initiative, effectiveness and innovation Ion Firm Feel Ultrara Plush or Extra Firm ATwin*, it. Twin pc v|z W I M B >:« - SP-F BOE Sees I tvp Sn.'Hq.hi*ft* uiy\ 'JfflPS SALE Budget Increase ...... J t 'till1 R ,. 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He was awarded a master's degree Surviving arc his wife of39 years. A A celebration of his life was held Arrangements were under the di­ Bom in Jersey City, he grew up in Thomas L. Fomer, 47, of Scotch He had also lived Florida,in where He was predeceased by his father, Thomas L. Fomer, 47 Surviving are a son, Paul Fomer; a Funeral services were held on Fri­ Visitation will takeplace from 2 to Surviving are her husband of 53 The funeral will take place at It) in educationin from Northeastern Uni­ Education front the University of Eli/uheth Vliet;Win daughter.u Lori versity in 1963 and a Doctorate in Maine in 1980, E. VlietVan E. ofThornton, N.H.; three sons. Major Glenn R. Van Vliet of Vliet of Seattle, Wash, and Kevin R. Van Van Vliet o f Durango, Colo.; a SpiritEpiscopal Church Plymouth.in N.H. Interment, with military hon­ Oklahoma City, Okla., Mark J. Van brother, Warren Vliet of Albuquer­ on Saturday. January 6, at the Holy que. N.M., and a grandson. ors, followed at the etery Kinsman in Easton. Cem­ N.H. rectionofthe Mayhew Funeral Home in Plymouth, N.H. Pluins died on Monday, January at 8, his home. Scotch Pluins, was educated through the local school system and attended St. Bartholomew theApostle Roman he was employedastrack a driver for Catholic Church in Scotch Pluins Tropieana Orange years and also Juice worked as a hauler for for eight William A. Doyle Dolores T. Fomer; a brother, Curtis other tracking companies, 155 155 South Avenue in Fanwood. A Curtis J. Fomer. Sr., in 1986. daughter,Jennifer Fomer; hismother, Forner, Jr., and a sister, Patricia Home in Scotch Plains. Interment Santillo. day, January 12, at the Rossi Funeral took place at HillsideScotch Plains. Cemetery in Heavenof Cemetery EastHanover.in Ronald Majewski; Majewski three Miuzga, sisters, Frances Josephine and Miazga Massimino, and Glenn and Julie four grandchildren. from the Memorial Funeral Home, Roman Catholic ChurchPlains. Interment in will Scotchfollow at Gale years, Walter Majewski; two sons, a.m. tomorrow, Friduy, January 19, funeral Mass will a.m,the at be Immaculate offered Heart of Mury at 11 4 p.m. and from funeral 7 to home. 9 p.m. at the -

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Cranford Executive Administrator Active in Veterans’ Organization Caring & Courteous Service to the Charles V. Charles Dooley V. 218 North Avenue Avenue North 218 Robert E. Vliet,Van Cranford/WestjieldArea Since 1913 Caught in the Dooley Funeral Service, DooleyService, Inc> Funeral M edicaid confiionis ? Robert F. Van Vliet, 68, of Bom March 4, 1932 in Elizabeth, Mr. Van Vliethud spent Van manyMr. years From 1980 until his retirement in He earned a Bachelor of Science Mr. Carragino Mr. self-employedwasa He served in the United States Surviving are his wife, Dorothy Serviceswere onheldJanu­Friday, Memorial donations may be made Jean Majewski, 77, Had Been Supervisor Born in Newark, she had lived Mrs. Majewski had worked as the JeanMajewski,Scotch ofPlains77, She was a memberofWomen’sthe Of Cafeteria Services at Vo-Tech Institute Holderncxs..H., died N on Suturday, December Hitchcock Medical 30, Center in Leba­ at Dartmouth non, Vliet, he grew up in Westfield and the son ofWillard J. S. and Mabel E. School in 1950. 1954, 1954, where he was a member of graduated from Westfield High teaching at higher education institu­ ing, human relations and business State College and New Hampshire tions, including guidance counsel­ courses, most recently at Plymouth November, he served with Hampshirethe New State Veterans Council, College. where he was involved ing with veterans' fulfill­ benefits. Degree from Gettysburg College in Forethought® funeral planning Sigma Alpha Fpsilon fraternity. land developer for ment Careo in Randolph. Develop­ Navy during World War II. Decker Carragino; a daughter, Bar­ bara Callahan sons, of Blairstown; Robert Dcnvillc L. two and Carragino. Arthur J. CarraginoByrnm; Jr. a brother, ofWilliam of Carragino FREDH. GRAY. JR. PAULETTECRABIEL • GRAY. ‘FREDH. DOYLE WAHLER WILLIAMA. WESTFIELD; 318 East Broad St„ Fred Gray,H. Jr. Mgr. • 233-0143 ary in the 12. Tuttle Funeral Home in Randolph. of Berkeley Heights; four grandchil­dren and a great-grandchild. to the American Cottontail tion. Diabetes 2(X) Lane, Associa­Somerset, died on Tuesday,ondiedJanuary home.at 16, there and in Irvingtonbefore moving to Scotch Pluins in 1953. supervisor of cafeteria services nical at Institute in Scotch Plains for 17 AuxiliaryVeteransForeignofWarsof Post No. 2636 in Iselin and a former 08873. the Union County Vocational-Tech­ years, retiring in 1984. member of the )Vomen's ______Bartholomew the Apostle Roman sociation Colnmittee of St. Catholic Church in Scotch Plains. • • ^^NFORDM^gri^jfielMvej^id£^^ctoustraJdg^^^M092

inc. January 2001 18, January 2001 18, j a y j i j fr Was Seif-Employed Land Developer West Orange Orange West 973-325-3040 ACCREDITED BY JCANO BY ACCREDITED Robert Carragino, Sr., 74, Navy Veteran; He was a member of the Interna­ He was predeceased by his ife, w Surviving arc a son. Richard A. A Funeral Mass was offered on Arrangements were under the di­ Memorial donations may be made Robert L. Carragino, Sr„ 74, of Born in Hillside, he had lived in Born in Brooklyn, he had lived George Rammelkamp, 74, of Mr. Mr. Rammelkamp had been em­ Surviving are his wife. Rosemarie George Rammelkamp The funeral will be held at 9 a.m. Visitation will take place today, In lieu offlowers, memorial dona­ panv in Newark. Belfutto, and a daughter, Mary A. tional Brotherhood of Plumbers Lo­ Anita Gentile Belfatto, Belfatto. Friday, January 12, at Our Lady of cal No. 24. Lourdes Roman Catholic Mountainside.Chureh in Interment took place rection ofthe Smithand Smith (Sub­ urban) in Springfield. at St. Teresa s Cemetery in Summit. to St. Hubert's Giraldo Animalfare Wel­ Center, Madison, 575 Woodland07940. Road. 15, at 15, Muhlenberg Regional Medical Randolph died on Monday, January Scotch Plains Randolph before in relocating 1992. to 8. at home Cranford died on Monday, January last year. Center In Plainfield. therebefore movingFanwood to three years ago. He relocated to Cranford ployed as a trackMotor driver in Jersey for City Jones for 35 years. After retiring as workedsecurityaas Jenningsguard a at truck driver, he Brooklyn. Rammelkamp; a daughter, Hall, a senior citizens residence in RosemarieClarke ofFanwood; three Harold RammelkampRammelkamp; and Charles four sisters, Loretta brothers, Thomas Rammelkamp, DeAcetis, GertrudeMcNally Schatz, and Helen Caroline Pellegrino, tomorrow, Friday, January 19, front and two grandchildren. Interment will h»ld at jBiffeadiej*of theScotchLittle VWttk-FuuwvxwJ the Memorial South Funeral Avenue in Fanwood, Home, followedby a 155 funeral Mass Immaculate ut 10 a.m. at Heart the of Mary Roman Catholic Church in.Scotch Plains, General William C. Doyle Veterans League and tl&Parent-Teacher As­ Cemetery in Ameytown. Thursday, January 18, from 2 to 4 funeral home. p.m. and from 7 to 9 p,m. at the tions may be made Volunteerto the Rescue Fanwood Squad, 2 Forest 18 Road, Fanwood, 07023.

■“S B Com­ & Historyo f Pleasures Free Towing Westlleld/lYfountainside Chapter Westfield • 908-654-5656 and an exposition of the AmericanCross Red January 18, 2001 January 18, January 18, January 2001 18, January 18, 2001 IM p C an't W all TkxDeductible O ut Call D ots It All M l: 1-M 8-999-HHP DonateYour Gar For Many Years at Irvington Firm Dominick R. Belfatto, 94, Plumber ♦ — Obituaries; — Dominick R Belfatto, 94, of Bom in Newark, he moved to Mr. Mr. Belfatto had been employed He was predeceased by his wife. Surviving are two daughters, Funeral services were held yester­ After retiring front Boston Col­ He wasHe the authorofseveral books, In In addition to his parents, Rever­ A Funeral Mass was celebrated on The funeral service will take place AnyMake/Any Model‘ Cars T hicket Vans In lieu o fflowers, memorial dona­ MountainsidediedonTuesday. Janu­ ary ary 9, in the Ashbrook Rehabilitation Nursing and Plains. Center in Scotch Mountainside in 1954. as a plumber by Schrenell pany in Irvington for 30 years beforeretiring in 1983. He workedhad previously for John E. Joyce & Com- HeleneO. SommersSawyer, in 1992. Jacqueline S. Rczzaof Scotch Plainsand Leslie L. Gomez of Pennington,and seven grandchildren, Memorial Funeral Home, 155 South day, day, Wednesday, January 17, at the Avenue in Funwood. Interment placetook at Restland Memorial Park in 1969. East Hanover. lege in 1982, he held The Flannery of Arts and Sciences from 1964 to kane, Wash., front 1986 to 1988. subsequently He taught church history Chair at Gonzaga University in Spo­ and modem philosophy at PopeJohn XXIII National Seminary in Weston, Mass., from 1988 through 2000. Christian Thought Forever More, including the four-volume theology o fC. S. Lewis. end Willis wasbrother, predeceased Theodore Willis. by a Tuesday, January 9, Chapel in at St. Boston Mary'ston, College Mass. in New­ Interment took place in The Jesuit Cemetery at Campion 18, at the Gray Funeral Horne, 318 Center in Weston. two J&Sfdchildrcn. at 10 a.m. today, Thursday, January East Broad Street in Westfield. Inter­ ment will follow at Fairview Cem­ tions may be made to the American etery in Westfield. Cancer Society. Ridgewood *

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ALSO: ALSO: Rt 300 37 East MAUSOLEUMS Mrs. Allen had been employed by l.odgc of the Free and Accepted Ma­

in in Westfield, where he additionally sons in Union and a Past President of serv ed onserv the Board of Trustees. the Men s Club at Temple Emanu-EI Surv iv ing are iv twoSurv sons, Guy Allen

Signal Corps during World War II, Funeralservices were heldTues­on

Plains died on Tuesday, January 9, at Muhlenberg Regional Medical Cen­

Julian J. Glinowiecki, 77, of lived in Lincoln Park before relocat­ ter in Plainfield. M*

Mr. GlinowieckiMr. had beenthe head

ing to Scotch Plains five years ago. Surviving are his wife, NinaSeekfordwife, his Survivingare

1958. 1958. He earned a Master of Busi­ York City York forthe past yearand half. a

tant committees for the International agement accountant and Director of

Kappa cum laude from Bates Col­ Institute of Management Accoun­

education and management accoun­

lege in Lewistown, Me., with a

tants in Montvale. Graveside services were held yes-

ness Administration Degree in Ac­ bachelor's degree in economics in

Arrangementswere handled bythe

Memorial donations may be made

ment Accounting, and of Temple Institute ofCertified Public Accoun­

sity in Chicago. counting from Northwestern Univer­

Sholom in Plainfield. tants and the Institute of Manage­

MEMORIALS Julian Glinowiecki, 77

Randall Freedman of Palmer, Pa.; Freedman of Edison, Stuart Freed­

man o f Newport News, Va. and Glaser Freedman; three sons, Eric

Branchhurg, and 11 grandchildren. Monsey, N Y, and Cindy Weiss of

'/ '/ ■ followed by interment at Mount

Lebanon Cemetery in Iselin. day, January 12. at Temple Sholom,

nerals in Plainfield. rection ofthe Higgins Home for Fu­

DESIGNER • BUILDERS OF • HNE DESIGNER BUILDERS made to the Valerie Fund, 2101

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in Scotch Plains before moving to for 22 years before retiring this year.

Elizabeth in 1978.

GemcoPharmaceutical in Middlesex

Ann McCarthy. andAnthony Allen, andsister.a Mary

Home for Funerals in Elizabeth.

day, January 16, in the Corsentino

Toms Toms

Roselle died on Sunday, January 14, at. home.at.

m Westfieldm and Newark beforemov­

ing to Roselle in 1957.

years before retiring in 1990.

McDonough; Teresa Cuccinello and Hospital in Berkeley Heights for 43

five grandchildren.

Glinowiecki; three daughters, Cheryle •'

America in New York City. ' Woodbridge.

Clover Leaf Memorial Park in

Dooley Funeral Home, 218 North

- - Federation of Accountants in New Avenue in Cranford. w w * WAmiUN,‘ Watchung Way. Berkeley Heights,

to John E. Runnells Hospital, 40

07922.

; ; Louis ■

s^JJuter Corporation in Springfield in s Westfield for 45 years.

^ J O itiv e Offtcct Until 1995 Ss^> He founded the Westwood Cotn-

^ Born in Bethel,Conn., had he lived j^ -V as a fellow of the Radio Club of

J - v ;Mr. Tischler. a ham radio operator. .

* * two stepdaughters, Judith Kravitz of

' cook at John RunnellsE. Specialized

: : , MjllhurnAvenue, Maplewogd, 07040.

• • June Toth; a Jean sister, Williams, and

' terday, Wednesday, January 17, in

» . Bom in Jersey City, she had lived

» Elizabeth. ; -.father Hudson Center for Hope in f i t _ died on Thursday, January 11, in the A Watchung Communications, Inc. Pusijcation Page 8______T hurtday,Jm m n tfl, tmi (Tin' lllra tfii’lft E m b e r and THE TIMES of Scotch Plain* - Fanwootl Mount St. Mary Posts Winter Open House On Tap Honor Roll Names Concepts & Thought At St. Peter’s Prep Jan. 28 (Jemma O ’Toole llOlh grade); and JERSEY CITY - St Peter * Prep, lions about the school, and lours of Ihe WATCHUNG Sister l.isa campus and school facilities will be Gunhacorto. Directress of Mount St Katherine McDonough tVth griule). r.loiy School will hold iu 2001 Wmlcr Scotch Plains: Kathleen Donovan, Open House on Sunday. January 2R. provided Mary Academy, recently rescaled the Applications for the Class of 2005 Christine teary, Paulina Inguras, Kindergarten Roundup from 12 to 2:30 p.m. at the school's Principal's Honor Roll am! Honor Roll will also he available al ihe Open House lor the 2000-2001 academic year. Heather SaurulersandRenee Sourist I Ith campus in downtown Jersey City. Pro­ griule); ami ('risltna Dvogt, Dtuta Maya spective students and their parents are Last year, over 300 families allended To qualify for the Principal s Honor the Winter Open House Roll, pupils must achieve straight ''A s," arul Victoria tUpangcn ( 10th griule). Registration Set at Deerfield invited to attend. Funwood: Duma Ran at 12thgriule): Members of the St Peler s Prep fac­ For more information or directions, while students must cam a B-v overall MOUNTAINSIDE Deerfield years of age by October I Kale (iousinan and Tallis Walker 11 llth ulty and staff, as well as coaches, stu­ please call (2011 547-6420. average to make the Honor Roll School in Mountainside has announced A birth certificate and proof of reki Principal 's Honor Hull grade). deucy need to he prevented to Mrs. Nugent dents and teachers, will he present to its registration tor 2001 -20112 kindergur distribute information and answer ques- VVrstBekl: Patricia Ytukti 12 ih grade t; ten classes. Registration am) screening ai the time of the appointment. SAT 1 Prep Courses Megan MrGosvtm 11 lilt grade); Mn heir will he held by appointment on March 5. d m n and I aura Mailman III Mi grade); 6,8 ami 9 Appointments lor registration For Spring 2001 Exams Mi Inna Maffes: Justine Mtiimsan and and screening will commence at 8:45 Schoiarshi Foundation To be Scheduled in SP Cofene Maryan I ith griule) am. ip Scotch Plains: Jennifer (Jurinrr112lh Parents should call Susan Nugent to SCOTCH PLAINS - Education grade); Rachel Schwartz st Andrew C. Stein Kams The Scotch Ptains-Fanwixxi Schol­ indicated. Temple Emanu-El ers Association arc pleased to Dean’s List Recognition WESTFIELD Wesley Hall Nurs­ arship Associalion has approximate y For more information, please call announce that the 29th An­ ery School, located al the First $90,000 to award ibis year The groip President of the Scholarship Founda Nursery School Sets At Washington & Lee is lixiking forward to qualified student tion Ellie Kramps at (908) 322-2337. nual Pop's Concert will he United Methodist Church al I East WKSTF1KI D Andrew C. Stein, a Annual Kids Carnival held on Thursday, February I. Broad Street in Westfield, will be junior at Washington and Lee University WESTFIELD - Temple Emanu-El in the SPFHS auditorium. The in I aCxington.Va., has earned Dean’s List gin registration for the 2001-2002 Nursery Sdaxil in Westfield will host its concert will begin al 7:30p.m. status for the recently ended fall terra. school year on Monday. February 5. Kristin Leonora Joham annual KidsCamival from Sunday. March Tickets are available the Dean's List qualification represents a at 8 a.m. 11. at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. at the temple. night of the concert al the term grade-average of at least 3.4 on a 4.0 Established in 1.952, Wesley Hall Featuring games, prizes, moonwalk. door. Ticket prices urc $5 for b :ak Nursery School offers classes for Wins National Competition crafts, silent auction and foixi, ihe evenl adults and $3 for students and Andrew is the son of Mr. and Mrs. children ages 2 1/2-5 in either the MOUNTAINSIDE - Kristin coached by Ms. Baker and Ann Els worth is open lo the public for all families and children ages 2-10. children. Senior citizens are Richard Stein of Westfield. morning or afternoon. Ix !inora Joham of Mountainside, a senii r Knstin has been an active member of Play Care, a drop-in program, is at Governor Livingston High School in the New Jersey Youth Symphony since Admission is free. admitted free of charge. Pro­ Proceeds from the event will henefil Kdwaru Littleton Stoner offered each afternoon until 2:30 Berkeley Heights, has recently been de: 1997. On February 11. she w ill perform ceeds from the concert ben­ Temple Emanu-El Nursery School. The p.m. and may be used us an ex­ ignited a winner in the National Founds Strauss Concerto No. I in Eb Major as a efit the music program i nmed io Dean’s List solo artist w ith die symphony al the New festival is sponsored by the school, ac­ tended day. tion for Advancement in the Arts ARTS throughout the school district. At Vandert/ilt University Recognition and Talent Search. Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPACi credited by NAEYC's National Acad­ The curriculum features music, emy of Early Childhood Programs, pro­ The concert will feature se­ WESTFIELD Edward Littleton Kristen is the first Governor in Newark. arts and crafts, story time and aca­ In 2000, Kristin was se­ vides a warm, nurturing environment lections by the Concert Band, Stoner has been name I to the Dean's List Livingston High School pupil to demically appropriate activities, as be designated as an ARTS award lected by the Yamaha Cor­ with a fix us on creativity, personal the Moonglowcrs, the SP-F for the fall 2(KX) sem ster at Vanderbilt well as pluy periods. w inner. As an ARTS week par­ poration as a National growth and Judaic content for preschool Jazz. Bund, the Wind En- University's (College of Arts and Science Personal tours of the school can ticipant, she traveled to Mi Winner in the Yamaha age children, 2-5 years of age semble. the Percussion En­ in Nashville. Tenn. Young Performing The school also offers an Enrichment. To qualify for the Arts and Science he urranged by culling the school ami. Florida during the semble and the Symphonic week of January 9-14 to Artists Contes! and Lunch and Summer Camp programs. Dean’s List, students must receive grades office. For more information, please Bund. perform on French horn played a solo perfc*- equivalent to a 3 !S on a 4.0 scale for the call Director Mary Henderson at in concerts and recitals. mance at the Uni- Musicul selections will in­ semester. (908) 233-9570. Washington School Show clude jazz from the 1940s to The ARTS competition vetsily of Illinois al Normal. Ill in June the present and a medley of is open In high sduxil se- Tickets Now Available niorsthnitighout the coun­ 2000 During Ihe WESTFIELD - Tickets for the 53rd Disney tunes. Learning Disabilities Group try in ureas of music, summei of 1999, Featured soloists include dance, jazz., theater, visual she was recom­ annual Washington School Show in Doug Gillie, Dun Nelson, Tom arts. filnVvideo, photogra­ mended by the Alli- Westfield arc currently available. It s A Wonderful Place will be presented on Hardy, Catherine Mangan, Sets ‘My Special Child’ Program phy and writing. This year, anceforArts Education Friday. February 2. al 8 p.m. and Satur­ Arpoun Milra, Andrew SCOTCH PLAINS — The Scotch vice (DYFS). 4.387 seniors submiltcii ap­ New Jersey to represent the stale at the Kennedy day. February 3, at 2 and 8 p.m. at Ferguson and Delsu Sluugh. Plains-Funwood Learning Di abili­ She will discuss the needs of chil­ plication material, tapes, vid­ Center/National Symphony Roosevelt Intermediate School in ties Association (SP-F/LDA) w 'I be dren with learning disabilities, how eos, and portfolios for the compe- The Grund Finale will be per­ Summer Music Institute. Westfield. presenting "What Is Special About ihey tnuy differ from other children, lition which yielded 126 national win­ formed by the Mass Band, ners. Kristin is active in music in the Tri- state Ticket prices are $8 for the evening My Special Child" on Monday, Ja u- how they are the same, how they comprised of ull 275 musi­ The 126 sludents from across the U.S. area and has performed with the New performances and $6 for the afternoon ary 22. at 7:30 p.m. at Coles Elem u- succeed and struggle in school and in cians who make up the pro­ of whom 22 are instrumental musician'' Jersey All Stale Band and Orchestra, as performance. tary School in Scotch Plains. social environments. This year's tickets are being sold on a gram. .aidonly two French horn students,com well iw the New Jersey All Stale Churns Guest speaker Janie F'cldman is a Ms, Feldman will discuss what Shelias twice performed as principal hom reserved sealing basis (numbered seats). The SP-F Bands are under l>eted m Miami for iheir final aware! practicing psychologist with can he expected and hoped lor and designation level. Selection was made with ihe National Wind Ensemble in To guarantee best seating, please pur­ the direction of Vincent Watchung Psychological Services. remind parents of their child's won­ hy a panel of distinguished arts educa Carnegie Hall. chase tickets early. Turturiello, Durand Thomas She has experience as a consultant to ders. Also, she w ill offer ways to deal tors and practicing artists and was basei She was also selected as principal hom Tickets orders may be placed by call­ and Joseph Reo. schools ami agencies including the with the more difficult issues parents upon evidence of artistic talent, accom with the NJPAC Festival Orchestra in ing the Virtual Box Office at (908) 789- Division of Youth and Family Ser- of a learning disabled child may plishment and potential. 1998 and 2000. Kristin attended the East­ 9223 and leaving a message Orders will face, Kristin has been attending the Juillian. ern Music Festival in Greensboro. N.C. he filled with the best available seals on All parents, family and profes­ Pre-College program in New York sincr last summer, the Tangle wood Institute a first come, first served basis. Tickets 100% Four-Year College Placement sionals arc invited, F, more infor­ 1999 and prev iously allended the Man Atlantic Brass Quintet in 1999 upon ordered through the Virtual Box Office can be picked up in the lobby of Wash­ mation about the program or the SP- hattan School of Music Preparatory Divi completion of the Kennedy Center Music 100% Participation in Arts/Athletics Institute, and previously spent six sum­ ington Elementary School between 2:50 F/LDA. please call (908) 757 -14 46. sion in New York. At Julliard. she studies 100% Wireless Network horn with Michelle Baker of the Metro mers al the Interlochen Arts Camp in and 3:20 p in on Wednesday. January poiiumOperaOivhestni. piano withEdgat Interlochen, Mich. 24. and Thursday. February I Roberts, tuid performs in die Juilliard Prc Kristin is looking forward to studying Selected seats arc also available at Play the percentages. f S College Orchestra and the Pre-College music in ihe fall as a French hom perfor­ Burgdorff ERA Realtors, 600 North SAT Symphony, as well as a hom ensemble mance major. Avenue in Westfield. O na Havu January 10th at e A N i In addition, tickets will be available JMAU CROUPS fee) for sale in the school's lobby on Satur­ ACADEMICS K STRATEGIES day, January 20, from 9 a.m. to noon. k.i CERTIFIED Seminar, January 30, 7 :30pm, $1 0 rsvp The Washingion School Show dales *-»Q. HS TEACHERS back to 1949. Beginning as a small talent Wardlaw -Hartridge 2 show, it has evolved into a full-scale School TJ Sculih Plains, Summit, musical production, involving over 175 An Independent, coeducational, colle|c preparatory 8 Edison, McUiclu'it, parents and faculty members. The ev ent community for student* In prekindergarten through twelfth grade SU R V IV E Y<)UR DIVORCE | E li/ahclh serves as ihe school 's primary fundraiset % iDucxnoHAi iiivicis com* Emotionally and Financially Visit us on-line.it w hschool.org t 800 762 8378 Power Wheelchairs I ?9S Inm.m Avenue Edison. NJ 08820 ♦ 908 7S3 1882 th rough Offered to Seniors, Divorce Mediation Permanently Disabled AREA - The Senior Wheels USA A ccum ed Program makes available power (elec­ tric) wheelchairs to senior citizens age Feel safe and empowered i 8 the two of you work out your D iagn o stic ntly, effectively, inexpensively. 65 gnd older and the permanently dis­ separation terms - efflcie abled at no cost to eligible recipients. 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Turlington to be Installed Edgar Reeve, Witness At First Congregational Sunday as Senior Minister To Westfield's History, WESTFIELD ( )n Saturday, Janu­ Carolyn Allenby, an accredited WESTFIELD The First Baptist versity Divinity School in Winston- ary 20. the First Congregational Church instructor, will talk about and teach Church of Westfield, located at 170 Salem, N.C., was the Baldwin Pro­ in Westfield will offer a free Wellness Tat Chi Chth, In addition, Cynthia Elm Street, will install the Reverend fessor of Sacred Literature at Union Reaches 100th B-Day Today Workshop from 9:30 am to I :30p.m Mathis, a certified instructor, will Dr Darla IX-e Turlington av Senior Theological Seminary in New York WESTFIELD — Edgar Reeve, they were instrumental in the dev el D.iv id Kandall. an operating rixrm discuss and teach "Gentle Yoga." Minister during a 3 p.m. worship when Reverend Turlington was a horn January 18, 1901, remembers npment of Mimlowaskin Park m the nur\e educator who has worked ex­ The workshop is free and open to service on Sunday. January 21. doctoral student there. when Mountain Avenue in Westfield early (99tK tensively in mind-body therapy and the public, and a light lunch will be Dr. Turlington became Senior Min Other participants in the instal­ was still a dirt road. Trees on the Reeve Estate have complimentary medicine, will talk preiv ided. To reserve a space or for ister on December I. after serving lation service w ill include the Rev Deliveries to the house w ere made always been sincerely admired hv about the hcaith benefits of regular more information, please call (908) nine years as Minister of Christian erend Roy Medley, Executive Min by horse and wagon Their property Edgar The mighty red Oak on the stress reduction practices and teach 232-0169. First Congregational is Education and Evangelism. ister of the American Baptist entrance had a hitching post to tic the from lawn, the blue \tlus Cetlui and I he “ 30-Second Centering Exercise." located at 125 Elmer Street Guest preacher for the installation Churches of New Jersey (ABUNJ); horses on and gas lamps to light the Horse Uhcsiiuil outlining the drive will lx- IV Phyllis liil'lc. a Biblical the Reverend Ron Cary, an Area street and the homestead. way. the Sugar Maple reminding him Local Musicians Earn Grants; Studies professor, scholar and au­ Minister of ABCNJ, und officers of Mr. Reeve's father, William of Ins sunset years w ithin the golden thor, w ho w ill preach on “Wings of First Baptist Minister ol Music Edgar, an executive lor the New orange autumn foliage. God " Bill Mathews, the church's t’hun- York Life Insurance Company, used Dating back 100 years, one ever­ Works to be Featured Tonight Dr. Tnblc. currently Professor of ccl and Youth choirs, and soloists the daily ferry to commute to New green English Yew Iras grown to one Biblical Studies at Wake Forest Uni will provide music. York City. of New Jersey \ largest specimen trees, WESTFIELD - Area musicians He will have his work Two Short Paula Thigpen of New York Uilv Together with Itis mother, Mamie. with a crown diameter of 65 feet Trent Johnson und Domecq Smith Works forStririf! Orchestra performed will offer a dramatic reading of Mr Reeve visited museums ol fine w ill both hav e their w orks performed at the concert. The individual move­ scripture passages, and Beverly Lieutenant to Speak ail m New Jersey and New York He during a concert this evening. Janu­ ments arc entitled "A Walk in the Warmbrand of Westfield will pro­ developed a profound fondness in ary 18. at 6 p m. at The M a/er The­ Park" and "Hide and Seek " vide signing for the deal. The in On Identity Theft anything that had to do with nutrition ater. located at 197 East Broadway in Mr. Johnson premiered his C'on stallation service is open to the and horticulture, New York City. At Sisterhood Brunch certo for Trumpet this past year and puhlic A year ago, he married his long The concert will be performed by w ill premiere a new work in March Reverend Turlington is active in WESTFIELD - Lieutenant time friend, Christine the New York String Society anil for soprano Phyllis Bryn-Julson, cho­ the Wcstfield/Mouitlainside Patricia Leonard, Commander of the "II I had my dearest wish lullillctl conducted by Stephen Josephs rus and orchestra entitled The Pus Ministcrium; the Westfield t aring Special Prosecution Unit ol the Union anil lake my choice of all caith's Mr. Johnson and Mr. Smith were cluil Lamb. Community Group, which sponsored County Prosecutor's Office, will Iv treasurers, too, I would ask for flu is each named recipients of a Meet the Mr. Smith is the Organist and the resettlement of Kosovar relii the guest speaker at the annual So­ tine." he commented. Composers Grant, which enabled Choirmaster at the Grace Episcopal gees, and the telephone crisis center cial Action Brunch presented by the F.ilgnr Reeve eared for his parents them to have their original composi­ Church in Plainfield. Also a graduate CONTACT We Care. Sisterhood of Temple Emanu-LI on in their old age His father lived to 9.’ tions performed by the Society. of the Peabody Institute, as well as Reverend Turlington is the first Sunday. January 21. al 10:30 a m. at and his mother reached the age ol 95 Mr. Johnson is the Director of the Manhattan School of Music in woman to be appointed as senior fire temple. Music at the First United Methodist New York City, he will have the clergy person among Westfield’s Lieutenant Leonard will discuss Church in Westfield. He is a graduate “Sanctus" from his multi-movement houses of worship, although many ways to prevent becoming a victim of the Peabody Institute of the Johns Requiem Symphoniquc performed. Westfield congregations have female Rev. Darla I'lirlingtim of identity theft. She recently ap Hopkins University in Baltimore, The other composers who were associates. peared on a local cable television Md.. and the Juilliard School in New named grant recipients and will have program w here she talked about the York City. their works performed on the pro­ issues surrounding this crime. gram include Eugine Viola and Walter Third U.S. Infantry Seeks The program is open to the general Skolnik. public. Interested individualsuicasked As part o f the Meet the Composer to call (90S) 232-6770 and leave a Grant, all recipients are required to Former Regiment Members message lor the Sisterhood indicating speak to the audience and introduce the number of people attending, us ARFA — Current and former 1000 Winehell Road, Aurora, Ohio their own works. reservations are necessary. members of the United States Army's 44202. Funding for Meet the Composer, There Is a minimal lee of $5 per oldest Infantry Regiment, the Third individuals are asked to provide Inc. is provided with the support of person, paid ut the door, to cover the United States Infantry, known as "The years of Old Guard service and the the New York State Council on the cost of the brunch. Attendees are Old Guard," have come together to Arts, New York City Department of com puny/baualion to which they asked to arrive promptly. Cultural Affairs, ASCAP, Virgil Th­ form an association and are seeking were attached. Edgar Reeve ompson Foundation. Jerome Foun­ former soldiers of this historic regi­ dation, JP Morgan, Mary FI«glerCary ment to join their ranks. Charitable Trust, the Eleanor Naylor Membership is open to all who Free Seminar Slated Dana Charitable Trust, the Grecnwall serve or have served in any battalion Foundation, the New York String of the regiment at any time. To Help Caregivers The Old Guard Association Society and the National Endow­ O f Alzheimer’s Patients Trent Johnson ment for the Arts. (TOGA) was established in 1998 to strengthen the bond among all past SUMMIT - A free seminar for Thomas J. Decker, Esq and present members of the regi­ individuals curing for loved ones with Werner Glass to Recall Life ment. Alzheimer's disease will take place The organization publishes a quar­ on Thursday. February 8, in the C e r t i f i e d b y t h e S u p r e m e C o u r t terly newsletter, PRIDE, for its mem­ Wallace Auditorium of Overlook q f N e w J e r s e y In Shanghai at Club Meeting bership, featuring news of the cur­ Hospital, located ut 99 Beauvoir rent active duty contingent, us well Avenue in Summit. AS A CIVIL TRIAL ATTORNEY SCOTCH PLAINS - The College The club raises funds to provide as former members of the regiment. Dr. Peter Rabins, co-author of "The Club of Eanwood-Scotch Plains w ill scholarships to young women in the The Third Infantry Regiment is 36-Hour Day" and Director of Geri­ hold its regular monthly meeting on community and is seeking new mem­ headquartered in the Washington atrics and Neuropsychiatry at Johns Monday. January 22, at 8 p.m. at the bers to join in their activities. Indi­ D C. area, at Fort McNair and Fort Hopkins Department of Medicine, viduals interested in joining the club First United Methodist Church, 1171 Mycr in Arlington, Va. will lead the program. D e c k e r & M a b a w Terrill Road in Scotch Plains are muled to atlend the upcoming The regiment is the Army’s offi­ He will discuss treatment, cure Following a brief business meet­ program. Refreshments will he and options aimed at maintaining the cial ceremonial unit and escort to the P e r s o n a l I n j u r y , M u n i c i p a l C o u r t ing, the club w ill host a presentation served. President of the United Stales. It's quality of life for Alzheimer’s pa entitled “Growing Up in Shanghai. responsibilities include memorial tienls and their families. a n d R e a l E s t a t e M a t t e r s 1933 to 1947" by Werner Glass, who missions al Arlington National Cem­ Registration and refreshments will will discuss life in Shanghai before, etery und maintaining a sentinel al be offered at 6:30 p.m. on the evening during and after World War II the Tomb of the Unknowns. It is also of the event, with the seminar to take Shortly after Mr. Glass was bom in charged with the defense of the Na place from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Berlin, the family lied Germany and tional Capitol Region and maintain­ The seminar will be co-sponsored 5 0 7 W e s t f i e l d A v e n u e settled in Shanghai. Mr. Glass at­ ing infantry unit tactical proficiency. by Marriott’s Brighton Gardens and W e s t f i e l d , N e w J e r s e y 0 7 0 9 0 tended school and college in Shang­ For information about member­ Atlantic Health System's Senior hai before coming to the United Stales ship, or to obtain a complimentary Contact and Community Health De­ at the end of World War II to com­ copy of the Association newsletter, partments at Overlook Hospital. plete his education at Syracuse Uni­ please contact: Membership Com­ To register, please call (973) 966 9 D B - 3 D 1 - 9 3 9 9 versity and Massachusetts Institute mittee, The Old Guard Association, 8999. ofTechnology. He retired from Exxon Research in 1986. For additional information about New Jersey the program or the College Club, please call Anna Martinelli at (908) 233-1601. Werner Glass

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Pumjcatiwn I’w r 10 Thuraday, January IH, 2001 Steering Committee Working Mountainside’s Mayor Vigiianti To Ease Move of Fifth Grades Blasts Editorial in Local Paper sixth grader to be the “forgotten H) DEBORMI MADISON The Mayor vigorously defended $103 (up $5). and Resident Seniors: Ht SUSAN M.DYCkWAN would link grades five and sis sepa­ KrtMr* hu Tkr torijtvU Itudar Bw Wrtor* h* tl* W'Ufirtd IrvOrf rately from grades seven and eight child," either Consideration is being the council's track record on youth $63 SCOTCH Pt.AINS - In anticipa­ "We wunt to lift the esisting fifth given to an after-school program on MOUNTAINSIDE programs and recreation for chil­ Non-resident fees will he: Fami­ tion nl tilth grade students moving grade program over to the middle a Friday afternoon in lieu of an Mountainside Mayor Robert F. dren. He enumerated a long list o f lies: $375 (up $50). Singles: $188 into the middle schools in Scptem school as intact as possible." said the evening activity. Vigiianti lambasted a local weekly recreational programs and facilities and Seniors; $148 The Assistant Superintendent plans her 2002. the Grade 5 Transition Assistant Superintendent newspaper during Mountainside's The council decided in favor of a to survey the district's fifth-grade renovations, which focused on the Steering Committee is meeting She acknowledged that some of Borough Council meeting Tuesday borough's youth slow price increase over time, rather monthly to identity, discuss and plan the committee members are parents teachers this spring to determine w ho night. wants to make the move with the The Mayor staled, "the derogatory than a drastic one-time hike The for the academic, social and logisti­ who did not support the idea o f the The Mayor said that two recent students in September 2002. Archi­ statements were ill-founded and er­ fees were also increased in January cal implications of that move. fifth grade move when the adminis­ opinion editorials in the other paper, tects will he meeting with the Park roneous." of last year. The change will sec an additional tration proposed it a year ago. Now. regarding Mountainside's goals and 200 students coming into both Park however, said Dr. Regan, "They kn< tw and Terrill Middle School teachers He pointed out that no one from As with many other municipal policies, were “irresponsible, unpro­ and Terrill Middle Schools. it's going to happen und they want to to determine where Ihc incoming that newspaper tried to contact the pools, membership at Mountainside's Chaired hy Dr. Kathleen Regan, make it happen properly. We need students will actually be housed in fessional and. possibly, unethical." two counciltncn who arc in charge of pool has reached full capacity in The editorials said Mountainside's Assistant Superintendent lor Instruc­ for this to be successful for the kids." their buildings. youth recreation, before writing the previous summers. tion, the 27-member committee is Because the committee is focusing Dr Regan is hopeful that commit Borough Council meetings did not scathing editorials, in order to get the The Mayor ended the halt hour tec members will be instrumental in composed of administrators, princi­ on putting in place age-appropriate last long enough to “make it worth facts. meeting by joking that perhaps the pals. teachers. Parent Teacher Asso­ tunneling information from the com­ social activities for middle school stu­ turning on the lights and heat," ac­ Furthermore, Mayor Vigiianti said council should just sit there another ciation (PTA) officers and parents. dents, Dr. Regan expects the grade mittee to parents through PTA meet cording to the Mayor's quote of the ings and vice versa. he refuses to speak to anyone from hour or two in order to justify having At its November meeting, the configuration change to mean good editorial. “We're asking parent reps to make that newspaper until the owners call turned on the lights and the heal group discussed the "school within a things for sixth graders as well as filth Mayor Vigiianti responded by school" concept, which the district "We kind of all agree that we don't the commitment to attend every (com­ him to assure him that they will pointing out that Mountainside was a has outlined lor the grade 5-8 middle- want sixth graders at dances," she mittee) meeting and PTA meetings, to demand more professionalism from schools. The school within a school said, hut added that no one wants the take input and report back both ways, "well-run town," with "no corrup­ their staff. nivet&ity she explained. "Parents feel comfort tion" und that he was “offended by He was also pleased that the Bor­ able sharing with another parent." the asinine statements." ough Council meeting was televised “This has to belong to the commu HEART Grant Brings Music One of the editorials faulted the to air on Channel 35, in order to set (gNews nity of educators and parents," she Mayor for his “single-mindedness in continued. "We have PTA leadership the record straight and record his steering borough officials away from response to the editorials. To Residents of Runnells and some new faces, with different other policy and service issues" re­ Rhea E. Powell Cited opinions and concerns. I'm very im­ Under other business, the council in turn, create cultural opportunities lated to the increasing numbers of BERKELEY HEIGHTS - The pressed with the parents' and teach­ authorized several new appointments. For Academic Work for our citizens, as shown by the Riverside Trombone Quartet, through ers' commitment to make this work families with young children. Virginia Macalusowas hired as Com ­ Music For All Seasons Program, WESTFIELD - Dartmouth Col­ the Music For All Seasons Program, At the January I0 PTA Council The editorial went on to say. “the which has entertained the residents munications Officer to fill a vacancy lege in Hanover, N IL has revealed recently entertained residents ami meeting, Council President Dorothy Vigiianti administration's agenda and patients at Runnells," she added in the Police Department, at a salary that Rhea E. Powell of Westfield has patients at Runnells Specialized Lusk announced that the spring Edu­ should reflect more of a demonstrable- Based in Scotch Plains, Music For of $24,000. been commended lor outstanding Hospital of Union County in Berke­ cational Forum will focus on the filth vision for keeping up with the times," All Seasons was created in 1991 by Frank Masella was hired as Pool academic achievement during the ley Heights, grade move to give all parents arid relating to recent demographic stud­ The quartet played everylhing from Rena Fruchtcr and Brian Dallow, to Technician to open and close the fall term of 2000. the general public an opportunity to ies, which show a need for more A senior at Dartmouth. Rhea is the Bach to Ragtime, courtesy of a provide therapeutic performances for pool at the beginning and end of each hear what the transition plans are daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Eliot Powell HEART Grant from the UnionCounty people who would otherwise be un­ youth-oriented policies and services. season. This will be in addition to his of Westfield. She was cited for out­ Board of Chosen Freeholders. able to heur live, quality, profes­ current duties as Assistant Director sional music. Soloist I lent- Banin ik standing work in English. "The HEART (History, Education, of Recreation. of Kenilworth also performed at Arts - Reaching Thousands) Grants Jeremy Owens Captures Two The Mayor announced the appoint­ Program was established by the Free­ Runnells through the program, and ment o f several new committee mem­ holder Board in 1008 to help additional entertainers are scheduled. James R. Banta Enrolls strengthen Union County's non-profit The Riverside Quartet, four vir­ Go Kart Titles at Flemington bers: tuoso trombonists from New York Vincent Vitollo to the Shade Tree In Hobart College organizations, artists and scholars, WESTFIELD — Westfield resi­ with part-time jobs. Those part- City, are graduates of major musical Committee, for a term to expire in WESTFIELD - James R. Banta of by supporting projects related to his­ dent Jeremy Owens won two cham­ time jobs have turned into a full- conservatories, including the Juilliard 2003; Diane Ruggiero to the Historic- Westfield has been enrolled in Hobart tory, the humanities and the arts," pionships during the recently com­ fledged business partnership with School und the Manhattan School of College in Geneva. N.Y. as a mem­ according to Freeholder Deborah pleted Flcmington Kart Racing sea­ Neil, known as Owens Brothers Preservation Committee, for a term Music. They have performed with ber of the Class of 2004. Scanlon, Liaison to the hospital's son at Flcmington Speedway in Landscaping. to expire in 2001, and Ruth Ortolf to major symphony orchestrus and at James is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Advisory Board of Managers. Hunterdon County. He credits his racing career with the Board of Health, for a term to the White House. Raymond G. Banta of Westfield. "These artists und organizations, Jeremy, a 17-year-old junior at teaching him fundamentals of me­ expire in 2003. Westfield High School, took the sea­ chanics that he has applied to his There is an opening on the son points title in the Yamaha Light schoolwork, as well as to his part- Mountainside Ethics Committee, Dartmouth College class in his first season of racing in time jobs. He and his brother main­ which must be filled by a registered tain all of their landscaping equip­ the senior division. He also won a Democrat, officials confirmed. The Recognizes Dora Sugar special series of races known as the ment and have earned jobs repairing committee, which is made up of six Bridgestone Series, driving in the machinery for others as well. For Academic Excellence members, is required by state law to Piston Port class with a group of 12 The 2001 racing season will bring WESTFIELD - Dora J. Sugar of to 15 drivers, including two former Jeremy new racing objectives. He consist of an equal number of Re­ Westfield has been cited for out­ national champions. hopes to win the "Top Gun" title for publicans and Democrats. Openings standing academic achievement dur­ Jeremy drives a TopKart steel most wins across all the classes at on other hoards are also available. ing the fall term of 2000 at Dartmouth alloy chassis with a single-cylin­ Flemington and to bring home as Community pool fees for this year, College in Hanover, N.H. der, two-stroke lOOcc. Yamaha en­ many as four championship titles. which arc described as being on the A senior. Dora is the daughter of gine lilted with an exhaust pipe and He also hopes his school and work "low side" were increased for all Mr. and Mrs. Istvan of Westfield. generating 20 horsepower. On schedules will permit him to enter a pool members. The council voted to She was recognized for her out­ few regional and national World standing w ork in the field of biology. Flemington’s .625-mile road rac­ increase the fees to: Resident fam i­ ing surface, his average lap speed Karting Association championship lies: $205 (up $ 10). Resident Singles: is nearly 62 miles per hour, with races. Douglas B. Geller, top speed approaching 80 niph. Phillip A. Orsini Most race Sundays, his twin \ \ I S IT 11 1 1) brother, Neil, and his father serve Named to Dean’s List us his pit crew and lap timers. The i’o i .ict: b l o t t e r 2000 season consisted of 16 racing WESTFIELD - The University of days, during which Jeremy raced a Rhode Island in Kingston, R.l. has heat and feuture in two racing WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 10 Authorities confirmed that Bur­ announced that Douglas B, Geller classes. He won seven feature races, • A Highland Avenue resident re­ ton, who was also wanted on numer­ and Phillip A. Orsini, both of more than any other driver in his ported that someone broke off the ous contempt of court warrants, was Westfield, have been named to the class. passenger side mirror on his motor arrested in Fast Orange and remanded Dean’s List for the fall semester 2000. Jeremy began racing in 1995 after vehicle by unknown means while it to the Union Counts Jail. Eligibility for the Dean's List re­ developing u fascination with go- was parked on Dorian Road. THURSDAY, JANUARY II quires a student to carry 12 or more- credits in a particular semester and karts from a program he suw on • Brian Burton, 39, of East Or­ • A Roanoke Road resident re­ achieve a 3.3 quality point average, television ut the age of II. Before ported that her purse was stolen while ange was arrested and charged with based on the letter grades received joining the senior racing ranks this unlawful taking of a means of con­ at an office on Cacciola Place. year, he was the only junior driver at during the term. SOUND OF MUSIC’...Runnells .Specialized Hospital residents Rose Fulzone veyance. Burton had reportedly en­ SATURDAY. JANUARY 13 and Duniel Carine ure serenaded by Mike Seltzer of the Riverside Trombone Flemington to do all of his own me­ • A 10-inch, bronze Chinese Quartet. The quartet recently performed at the Berkeley Heights facility, tered into an agreement last No­ chanical work, having learned all the statue wus reported stolen from a courtesy of a HEAR T (History, Education, Arts - Reaching T housands) Grunt intricacies of engine und chassis set­ vember with a Westfield resident to Rehearsals Commence local antique business, according to provided by the Union County Bourd of Chosen Freeholders. up from other drivers and mechanics purchase an automobile from the For Chansonettes’ at the track. victim. Police said he then alleg­ police. Jeremy’s racing is largely self- edly took the cur without making MONDAY, JANUARY 15 • Authorities confirmed that a man Spring Program W INTER CLEARANCE EVENT financed through money earned payment for it. shoplifted $366 worth of merchan­ WESTFIELD - The Chansonettes, a woman's choral dise from a pharmacy on South Av­ group under the direction of Jean enue, West. The suspect was fol­ Gala Art Auction Set at Mother Seton Schork and accompanied by Mary lowed out of the establishment by Sales Starts Jan. 20th $10 will be accepted. This cost will Ellen Freda, will start rehearsals for CLARK - Mother Seton Regional store personnel, who demanded ho High School in Clark wilt sponsor a include admission and a wine and their spring program on Wednesday. return the items. W'hen the suspect Every Suit Gaia An Auction on Friday, January cheese reception. January 31, at 7:30 p.m. at The Pres­ 26, beginning at 6:30 p.m. with a pre­ Tickets are available at die school opened his jacket, the merchandise byterian Church in Westfield. view of the artwork. The auction will between the hixirs of 8 am. and 4 p.m. or fell out and was recovered by store The spring program entitled, “Re­ Sportcoat & follow at 7:30 p.m. at Bingo on Sunday evenings at 6:50 p.m. personnel. gards to Broadway," will feature a All media and price ranges will be For more information, please call The suspect then called to two medley from A Chorus Line, Lullaby Dress Trouser represented in the event. A donation of Mrs. Connell at (732) 382-1952. other people in a nearby store, and of Broadway and Look fo r the Silver Lining. the three lied the scene in a black The Chansonettes perform four- Oidsmobile. police said. part harmony and the selections range % The first suspect was described as from pop tunes to classical music. a black male, approximately 27 years New members are always wel­ 5 0 -7 0 Chan^iiu*' jobs or ivlirinr^ old, 5 feet and 9 inches tall and comed. 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Hi DAVIDH. CORBIN Loomis has been a pinner and most tonight. They did a good job," said SpKM*> *nmm fm JW ArmOU l~ J> ' .N IV Tmri likely, if he had been healthy, would Raider Head Coach Dav e Bello. “Our Sometimes a twist o f fate will step have added another six points to the seniors came through for us We were in to alter the outcome of an event. Raiders' team score and detracted evenly matched. Thai's the way it That twist o f fate came when unde­ six from the Cougars' - a 12-point goes." feated Raider 215-pounder Matt swing. However, due to the misfor­ Faced with the dilemma. Bello Loomis sustained a groin injury ear­ tune. this match, which may have was forced to bump several of his lier in the week and was unable to determined Ihe Watchung Confer­ wrestlers up a weight class - if he wrestle in the match between Scotch ence Championship, shifted in the ever wanted a chance to win The last Plams-Fanwood High School and Cougars' favor. 39-33. to he bumped up was senior Gary Cranford on January 10 in Cranford. "We had six freshmen wrestling Cousar -- a slate qualifier last year at 180. Cousar did what he had been doing all season - pin his opponent. At 215-lbs.. Cousar took only 1:19 to

show Steve Carbone the lights. David B C orbin tor The lead* and Thu Tlmta David B Corbin tot ft** W*ath*M t M rtw a n d Tha Thmm The Raiders did get on the board GUARDING A KNIGIIT...BIue Doll Junior JackW HAITI.INC* FOR THE HAI I ...Him lk*vil Go-Captain Karen first when freshman Derek Francavilla ( tisimano. No. 33, guards a Lady Him- Knight closely. Manuhan, in while, buttles for |Missession for the hall. at 103 scored two takedowns and a reversal to beat Tom Murray, 6-1. Next, at 112. freshman Eric Connolly MATTHEWS SINKS 12 PTS.. MANAHAN PUSHES IN 10 saved two team points - avoiding a fall - when he held off veteran state qualifier Pat Daly to yield a 12-0. majority decision. Blue Knight Cagers Slip Past After Nick Seeman used a double grapevine to pin his 119-lb. Raider opponent in 1:14 the Cougars upped their lead to 10-3. Then at 125. Raider Matt DeNichilo scored a double-leg Lady Blue Devils in 4th, 48-44 takedown and two escapes to deci­ sion Chris Peneherra, 4-2. Hi DAVID B. CORBIN hail a nice scheme setup loplay against Matthews, went on an offensive blit/. The most exciting bout of the Spe, tally Wnttm fitr The Westfield leuJei ami Ihe Timet this team and out girls did a nice job Matthews netted eight points, in­ evening look place at 130. Two mar­ Second-half turnovers opened the in executing it. We contained their big cluding two three-pointers, and tial arts students, Raider Charles Lee door lor the 6-3 Irvington High star (Tiffany Weaver)," said Blue Devil Manuhan pul in six to give Westfield David B C orbin for Th* W*itf*M Lead*/ and Th* Tltn*a and Cougar Anthony Donofrio. had School girls basketball team and al­ Head Couch Joe Marino. "Il could a 17-12 first-quarter lead. Then in USING LEVERAGE TO WIN-Ralder (.an Cousar, wrestling at 215, pries the house roaring, mixing a fren/y of lowed them to overshadow a brilliant have gone either way, Il came down to the second quarter, Matthews fired Cougar Steve Carhone over with an arm har and later picks up a pin. CONTINUED ON PAOE IS first-half performance by the Blue the end." in four, Munahun added two and Devils. The Blue Knights went on a The defensive scheme worked very another "M", Ally McMahon, sank 29-19 run in the second half and well in the first hull as the Blue two while limiting Irvington to just MCMANUS STARTS ENGINE. LEO RUNS IN HIGH GEAR squeezed out a 48-44 victory in Devils outsailed the Blue Knights, seven points. Westfield on January 11. 25-19. The "M & M" girls, Co-Cap­ The Blue Devils were less aecu- "They (Westfield) played hartl. We tains Karen Manuhan and Carolyn rale in their passing in the second half and the result was more turn­ Intense Blue Devils De-Horse overs which led to more scoring op­ portunities lor the Blue Knights. Tak­ ing advantage of the situation was Alethea Gibbs, who sank three of her Blue Knight Matmen, 44-28 game high 19 points in the third quar­ ter amt 11 in the fourth. The turnover increase may have Hi DAVID H. CORBIN takedown. his record at 130 to 10-3 and did it been due to the Blue Knights turning Specisiffv Vintien for The W rufttU leader nod The Timet "I have been drilling my duck un­ w ith some Hare. Powell look Shakitn up the defensive pressure. "Intensity" could describe the atti­ der really hard," commented Clark to the mat with a lightning “We had a lol of turnovers again. tude ol the young Westfield High Leonardis. "It felt really good to lut limp-arm throw by then pinned him It's a little tough when someone School wrestlers as they hosted that the way I did. The double 1 m :52 with u cradle. Next, freshman (Irvington defense) changes it on Irvington and presented them with a missed, he had a really hard cross Lee Tomasso rocked 135-lb. Larry you right away. Ami that’s what hap­ 44-28 defeat on January 12. The face on me and broke my grip. It's Daniels to sleep in :51 with a cradle. pened. We did panic a little bit,” determined Blue Devils harvested only my third match back from my Then the Blue Devils increased their explained Marino. “And we also four pins, two majority decisions, hack injury, but I fell really good out lead to 32-6 when Chris Johnson missed some easy shots.” two decisions and one forfeit to up there." used a yank-and-crank, wrist lock Nevertheless, Ihe Blue Devils were their record to 5-1. "He is very intense when he drills. with a half nelson to pin 140-lh. still in the game and leading Ihe Freshman Matt McManus at 103 His takedowns are really impressive Jamil Curcton. offense wus Jackie Cusimano, who set the mode of intensity which to watch." said Kurz. of Leonardis. After a two-bout dry spell, 160-lb. SMOTHERING A BLUE KNIGHT...Him Devil Chris Gismondi smothers 16(1- sank all seven other points. Irvington makes for an exciting match. Unre­ "When he's on. he can takedown just Chris Gismondi earned Westfield Ib. Blue Knight Daquan Yurboiigh und pins hint with u half nelson. CONTINUED ON PAOE 12 lentingly he pursued Ken McNeil about anyone. He’s going to be tough another six points by flattening and gathered three takedowns and a to beat." Daquan Yarhough in 3:50. using an three-point, grapevine nearfall to Sophomore Ethan Powell upped CONTINUED ON PAOE II win a 9-0 majority decision. Where the Smart Money Qoes... "Just like last week, he got us off on the right track." said Blue Devil Devil Icemen Come Up Head Coach Glen Kurz. "He's re­ ally starting to think about what T o w n B a n k he’s doing out there. He's in con­ Short Against St. Peter’s trol and I can see his confidence build.” By ADAM TURNER center Kevin McGrath took it upon M oney M arket A ccounts! One of the smoothest perfor­ Specially Written for The WeitfieU leader anil The lime i him self lo change the 0 on the mances was turned in by junior John In a last ditch effort to secure a tic, scoreboard to a I. He found himself Leonardis, who won a 12-3 major­ the Westfield High School ice hockey free in front of the goal with a man ity decision over Mikial Millard at men, down 3-2, pulled their goalie screening Devil goalie James For You... 125. The fluidity came in takedowns. and put on an extra skater. After Donovan and the 0 was no more. First, in the first period, he hit a getting chance after chance within At this point, Westfield coach Brian Premium Money Market Account* deep double-leg takedown. Then the last minute, the puck was finally LaFonlainc unleashed Ihe hard-hit­ after Millard escaped, he slicked cleared by a St. Pete’s defense man ting, senior bruiser Adam Feinbcrg. APY* On Balances of one of the finest duck-under and with il went the game. The Blue He ignited the fans and team with his takedowns you will ever see. In the Devils put up a gtxrd fight hut could hard hits. “Feinherg played a hard- second period Leonardis added a not overcome the three goal barrage nosed game,” said LaFontaine. reversal and two penalty points, then put up by St. Peter's in the second The Devils fed off this energy as 4 .0 0 % $25,000+ in the third, he added a penalty point period. junior Neil Ciemniecki spotted Ircsh- and a deep single-to-double-leg After a scoreless first, St. Pete's man Brian Pirot skating along Ihe . Minimum to open is $1,500. left wing and passed the puck. Pirot did not hesitate lo pop the puck under FEF.LF.Y NF.TS 16. PULIS D O W N 11 St. Pete’s stingy goalie Brett Prime to rearrange the scoreboard a little Money Market Checking' himself. But the goal was quickly forgotten APY* On Balances of Blue Knights Out-Point as St. Pete’s captain Joe Giordano and left winger Pal Murphy scored back-to-back goals only 31 seconds Raider Hoopmen, 56-47 apart. “We made some defensive er­ ’% $25,000+ rors and had some mental break­ Minimum to open is $1,000. By DAVID B. CORBIN 13. Feeley added six points, Anwar downs that cost us three goals in the Specially Written fo r The Weitfield Leader and The Timet Montgomery put in five, including a second period,” said LaFontaine. Six three-pointers and great posi­ three-pointer, and Adam Bendik hit Westfield continued lo dominate tioning under the boards by the for two. Irv ington hit the remainder play as their captain, Brandon Kape, For Your Business... Irvington Blue Knights gave them a of its three-pointers in the quarter. constantly penetrated the opposing 56-47 victory over the Scotch Platns- Unfortunately, the Raiders could defense, creating shots for himself Business Money Market Account’ Fanwood boys on January 13 in not keep pace in the third quarter and and teammates Kape did score the Scotch Plains. Senior Andrew Feeley the Blue Knights went on a 12-5 run second Devil goal and the Blue Dev- APY* On Balances of nearly did it all for the Raiders as he CONTINUED ON PAOE 12 CONTINUED ON PAOE 14 laid in 16 points - 6 for 6 from the free throw line - and pulled down 11 rebounds. 4 .0 0 % $25,000+ But it was the entire Blue Knight team, who seemed to be at the right Minimum to open is $2,500. place at the right time to gather a large majority of the rebounds throughout the game - especially rfbf'l'rd1' T h f infiHilitv to /* Ifillflu uf} ab liitiu" ■fop! ■ k'C’in bin _*d with the Blue Knights' three-point 6stfield success told the tale of doom for the 3-7 Raiders. Although Feeley was 4-for-4 from You W ill N otice the D ifference ... the line and added a layup, the How of the tale, began in the first quarter when the Blue Knights nailed four 520 South Ave., Westfield, N] , 07090 • Phone: 908-301-0800 • Fax: 908-301-0843 three-pointers - two from Jermain www.townbank.com Boyd and one each from Jermat Horton and Raheem Mathis. The RMC three-pointers combined with six points from Sanni Oji Bana and two 'Annual Percentage Yield When balance falli below J l,500, a minimum monthly semce charge ot S 10.00 u imposed and no interest u earned. free throws gave 6-4 Irvington a 21- smm. Three check! permuted per cycle. There u a penalty fee imposed for excess rraruacuoni. Rater iubject to change w ithout prior notice, t Annual 8 lead. Percentage Yield When balance 611a below i l .000, a minimum monthly rervice charge o f*10.00 il imposed xnd no interest is earned. Thia account offerr unlimited checkwriting privilege!. Rates subject to change without prior notice. ♦ W hen balance falls below J2.50O, a minimum In reality, the Raiders showed their David B. Corbin for Th* W*stff*4d L**d*r and Th* Timas monthly service charge of J 10 00 it imposed and no imereti is earned Three checks permuted per cycle. There u a penalty fee imposed for t t te n H K O L G F L . best flare in the second quarter when TRYING TO BREAK I Raider Steve Williams, No. 23, works his way transactions. Rata subject to change without prior notice. they matched the Blue Knights. 13- around a Blue Knight The Scotch Piains-Fanwood boys fell to Irvington, 56-47. P«({cl2 I'hursday, January 18,2001 fllltc lllrotfirli'i lirniirrand THE TIMES of Scotch Plaint - Han w ood A WATOlUNti CUMMUNK ATIONS, INC. PUBUCATUIH Devil Bowlers Bop Bulldogs, Get Lashed by Lancers

Hy DAVID R.tOKHIN games, the Lancers were unconscious Sf*, Mlit\ W m m (ot Ikr WrttfbU Iradrr aml fht Ikwi as they won game one 1,024-943, January 9 was a gotxl day lor the game two 1,0 13-938 and game three Westfield High School Blue Devil 953-932. howlers as they shut out the Malcolm "We ran into a buzz saw." empha­ X Shaba// Bulldogs. 7-0, at High­ sized Blue Devil Head Coach Mike way Bowl in Union. Unfortunately, Tirone. “It had lo be their best day of (he Blue Devils got a dose of their the year. We howled pretty gcxxj, but own medicine on January 11 when we were not even in the match.” they were felled by the very strong Lancer all-slate howler Evan Livingston Lancers, 7-0. Rachhuch shattered the pins with It was easy sailing against the games of 247, 258 and 238 to amass Bulldogs as the Blue Devils won a total of 745 and toestablish the new game one 904-755. game two 858- high series in the Watchung Confer­ 630 and game three 923-784 to claim ence. Previously, Rothstein owned total pins, 2.685-2,169. Sophomore the conference high with a 744. Willy Maskel rolled an even 600 Blue Devil freshman Brian Sund­ series and had a high game of 224. ers rolled a 564 scries with one game Fr*d L*comt* for Tho L—dor and Tho Tlmtt David B Corbin tor Thm Wtrtftod Lwrdor and Tho Tim— Sophomore Matt Rothstein, who of204 and freshman Andrew Roystcn MAD SCRAMBLE FOR THE BALI—G. I.. Highlander Kathleen Dreitleln. ATTEMPTING TO STEAL THE BALL...A Blue Knight defender attempts to entered the match with a 2I7 aver­ had a 2 11 first game. Maskel had a front, and U. C. Viking Jackie Huber take to the Hour for possession of the ball. steal the hall away from Raider Steve Williams as Mike Brennan, No. 5, and age. rolled a 576 series. At the Junior 222 and a 2(H) game. Andrew Feeley, No. 33, hope for a fortunate outcome. Varsity level, junior David Louie "That’s the first time I can remem­ rolled a 537 series with a high game ber Westfield being shut out," said No. 18 Lady Vikings Hinder of 227. Tirone. "We could not match their Blue Knights Top Raider Cagers Rip The seas were rough against intensity. We felt wc were prepared Livingston as the Lancers furiously hut it seemed they wanted it more. Highlander Hoopsters, 55-27 Kearny Boys, 52-37 chopped down the pins to win the Wc did learn, in order for us to com­ match 2,990-2,813. Although the for the Vikings and Andrea Keller Raider Hoopmen The Scotch Plains-Fanwood boys pete with teams like that, we really The I8th-ranked Union Catholic Blue Devils rolled three respectable need to be ready.” netted four. Jen Calabrese bucketed V CONTINUED FROM PAOE 11 basketball team placed a red leather High School girls basketball team 14 points for the 5-3 Highlanders and in its cap by plucking Kearny, 52-37, exercised its defensive trademark hy lo carry a 46-26 lead into the llnal teammates Crystal Hammonds and in the Kardinals’ nest on January 9. blocking Governor Livingston, 55- quarter. The Blue Knights’ defensive Margaret Goodspeed scored three Raider junior Mike Brennan came Raiders, Minutemen Share 27, in Berkeley Heights on January rebounding positioning was most and two, respectively. home with the largest offensive 9. Senior Shrita Smith led the Viking apparent in that quarter and Oji Bana, Union Catholic will travel to Hill­ feather after stuffing in 15 points, attack with 21 points. who finished with 12 points, hit for side on January 19 then will host a nine which were crammed in the UC Boys TVack Relay Title Smith scored eight of her points in another six. head-to-head confrontation with a fourth quarter. the first quarter as the Vikings With a shifting of Irvington per­ very strong Immaculata team on Senior 6’9” Andrew Feeley The battle for the Union County lead over the Minutemen, but the outscored the Highlanders, 12-3. sonnel in the fourth quarter, the Raid­ January 23 at 4:00 p.m. Governor grabbed the largest defensive feather boys Indtxir Track and Field Relay Minutemen ran in the first heal and Even more impressive, the Vikings ers had [heir most successful offen­ Livingston hosts Immaculata tomor­ as he pulled down 12 rebounds, but Championship did not finish in a recorded a third-best lime of 3:54. zoomed to an 18-3 run in the second sive performance. Junior Steve Wil­ row at 7:00 p.m. and Ridge on Janu­ he also hit for 11 points as did totally conventional manner at Dunn The Raiders ran in the second heat quarter to command a 30-6 halftime liams sank all four of his free throws Anwar Montgomery. Adam Bcndik Center in Elizabeth on January l(). and, with a strong anchor kick from lead. ary 23. and sank a two pointer, and sopho­ scored eight points and Steve Will­ However, the result was a, 4 l-4 l, tie Mike Franzone, had a fifth-place time Amy Snyder, Stephanie Green and U nion C a tho lic 12 18 15 10 55 more Kyle Adams hit for five, in­ iams had three while Kcrwyn between the Scotch Plains-Fanwood of 4:05.5. If Ihe placement would Jackie Huber put in six points apiece Gov. Livingston 3 3 13 8 27 cluding a three-pointer just before Paynter and Brian Schiller both and the defending champion Eliza­ have stayed the same, Elizabeth the buzzer. But when the Raiders added two for the 2-6 Raiders. beth hoys. Westfield placed eighth would have won the title. were perceived to be having too much Kearny fell to I-8. with 16 points and Governor However, Roselle, the victims of Raider Boys Get 5th, Devils 7th success, Irvington reentered its start­ Livingston catnc in Kith at 10. an error by meet officials in the first ing lineup to temper the Raiders' Sc Plans-Fanwood 12 10 12 18 52 Kearny 8 11 7 11 37 The unconventionality occurred in heat, were permitted to run in the offensive fire power. the final event, the mile relay. The third heat. The Rams won the heat At Pirate Invitational Swim Montgomery finished with 11 points Raiders held a 40-37, team score with a time of 3:52.2 which placed The Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School boys swimming team placed and two rebounds, junior Brian Schiller High School Girls them in third and bumped Elizabeth fifth with 98 points at Ihe Pirate Invitational in West Windsor on January had four points, Ray Williams had two to fourth and the Raiders to sixth 13 and the Westfield boys came in seventh with 95 points. The event was points and three rebounds and Mike Basketball Results which created the tie. Westfield won by the team from Greenwich, Connecticut. Brennan pulled in four rebounds. The Knights Slip Past placed second in the event with a Blue Devil Vince Shen placed third in the 100-yard backstroke with a Raiders travel to play undefeated JANUARY 9: lime of 3:49.3. time of 57.37 and Raider Ryan Hauptman finished fifth at 1:00.12. Shen Plainfield today at 4 p.tn. Cranford 56, Newark Fast Side 46 Lady Devil Cagers In the team high jump, the event also placed fifth in the 100-yard butterfly with a time of 57.25. Blue Devil Irvington 21 13 12 10 56 Lauren O'Donnell netted 17 points preceding the mile relay, Lonnie Cliff Haldcman touched third in the 200-yard individual medley with a time Sc Plans-Fanw ood 8 13 5 21 47 and grabbed seven steals. CONTINUED FROM PAOE 11 Washington cleared 6’6" to break a of 2:06.26 and Raider Eric Swenson placed fifth at 2:09.91. Raider Steve Cranford (5-3) 7 18 14 17 56 had a 42-38 lead with 6:50 remain­ tie with the Raiders and to give the Swenson took fourth and Eric Swenson finished fifth in the 100-yard East Side (1-8) 5 12 9 20 46 Minutemen a first in the event with a breaststroke with respective times of 1:02.68 and 1:02.88 and were public notice ing hut Blue Devil Erir) Gibbons JANUARY 11: rolled in a layup and was fouled. height of 11’ 10”. Had he missed, the followed by Haldeman, who finished sixth at 1:04.82. Raiders, who cleared II’8”, would WESTFIELD HISTORIC Elizabeth 51, Scotch Plains- Gibbons missed her free throw but The Raiders came in fourth in the 200-yard freestyle relay with a time of PRESERVATION COMMISSION have won the title. Westfield placed Fanwood 29 McMahon grabbed the rebound, at­ 1:36.26 and Westfield placed fifth at 1:36.7. The Raiders also placed NOTICE OF MEETINGS sixth with a height of 10’6”. second in the 200-yard medley relay at 1:43.97 and Westfield placed sixth Be advised that the Historic Preserva­ Raiders Erin Gillooly and Lindsay tempted lo shoot and was fouled. Raiders Adam Powers, Tim Lee tion Commission of the Town of Westfield Pennella netted 10 and nine points, McMahon sank both of her free at 1:49.38. and Chris Feighner teamed to take will m eet at the W estfield Town Hall, 425 respectively, but Shantae Hunter throws to knot the score. Later, East Broad Street, Westfield at 8:00 p.m. first in the shot put with a distance of bucketed 16 and Petrina Drayton Manahan hit a layup to give the \ for the purpose of acting on items before 126’5.5”. Governor Livingston took • the commission on the following days in scored 13 and (hilled in 15 rebounds Devils a 44-42 lead. Viking Hoopsters Topple the year 2001: for 9-1 ElizahetW However, the tide changed when third with a distance of 122’ 1”. The Raiders also got an inspiring perfor­ January 22 Gihhs nailed a three-pointer, putting Sc Plans-Fanwood 5 2 17 5 29 mance from workhorse Mike Dixon, February 26 Elizabeth 16 9 12 14 51 Irvington up by one. Then, with sec­ Highlander Boys, 42-39 March 26 onds remaining, she slammed Ihe who ran the 1,200 leg on the second April 23 Governor Livingston 61, Mount door with a layup after a Blue Devil place distance medley relay - finish­ After a relatively sane first half, Although the Vikings held a 23H8 May 21 St. Mary 46 slipped and the bal l escaped her grasp. ing in 11:34.6 - and the 800 legs on wicked momentum shifts occurred lead at the half, the GL Highlanders June 25 The 6-3 Highlanders got 22 points July 23 According to Marino, the strategy the third-place sprint medley - with in the second half and the Union erupted with a 17-5 third-quarter run from Maya Monroe and 19 from Jen August 27 prior to the slip was, "We were look­ a time of 4:05.7 - and the fourth- Catholic boys basketball team took to carry a 35-28 edge into the final September 24 Calabrese ing for one shot at the end, hoping for place two-inile - 9:06.1 - relays. The advantage at the right time to down quarter. Sophomore Doug Caruso, October 22 Raiders also placed fourth in the November 26 Mt. St. M ary (5-4) 10 15 8 13 46 a foul which would put us on Ihe line Governor Livingston (GL), 42-39, in who also nailed 19 points, poured in Gov. Livingston 12 19 13 17 61 December 17 (1 on I).” shuttle hurdles at 33.4 followed by Scotch Plains on January 9. Senior 13 during the third quarter. Governor Livingston at 34.4. Claire J. Gray, Secretary JANUARY 12: Matthews finished with 12 points, Joey Green fired in 10 of his 19 Green, who had two three-pointers, Historic Preservation Commission Rahwav 53, Governor Livingston three steals, two assists, one rehound Westfield grabbed fourth in the points to spark a 14-4 Viking run in sealed the victory by scoring the Vi­ I [ 1/18/01, The Leader Fee:$22.95 42 and a blocked shot. Manahan netted distance medley relay with a time of the final quarter. kings' final four points, including a Chantc Small fired in 18 for the 6- 10 points, three steals and five re­ 12:03.1, fifth in the 880-yard relay at steal to a layup capper with nine .sec­ PUBLIC NOTICE 4 Indians while Maya Monroe and bounds. McMahon had nine points, 1:44.6 and sixth in the two-mile re­ onds remaining. Green totaled three lay at 9:26.7. Governor Livingston NOTICE TO ABSENT DEFENDANTS Jen calabrese netted 14 and 11, re­ one steal, three rehounds and two Devil Cagers Crush steals, four rebounds and an assist.: spectively for the 6-4 Highlanders. blocked shots. Cusimano had four added a fifth in the two-mile relay Viking Anthony McRae sank eight (L.S.) STATE OF NEW JER­ with a time of 9:26.4. SEY TO: MARY L. Gov. Livingston 13 12 14 14 53 steals, three assists and two rebounds. East Side Girls points, had two assists, grabbed three CARRAWAY, HER HEIRS, Rahway 4 13 S 17 42 Nicole Infantino had four points, one rebounds and was the leading thief TEAM SCORES: The Westfield High School girls DEVISEES, AND PERSONAL steal and led Ihe team with eight with five steals. Brandon Banks REPRESENTATIVES, AND 1. Scotch Plains-Fanwood and basketball team put it all together rebounds. Gibbons had two points, scored seven points with one three- HERS, THEIRS, OR ANY OF PUBLIC NOTICE* &I Elizabeth 41, 3. Plainfield 40, 4. with a 63-42 victory over Newark T H E IR S U C C E S S O R S IN two steals and one rebound and Jes­ Rahway 24,5. Roselle 22,6. Cranford pointer, pulled down four rebounds, SHERIFF'S SALE East Side in Westfield on January 13. RIGHT, TITLE AND INTEREST sica Meylor added a blocked shot. and seized two steals. Wali Ejide led SUPERIOR COURTOFNF.W JERSEY, 20, 7. Linden 18, 8. Westfield 16, 9. Junior Jackie Cusimano led the Blue in rebounds with six and added two You are hereby summoned and required CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, Irvington 12 7 12 17 48 Union 12, 10. Governor Livingston Devils with 15 points. to serve upon FRANK J. MARTONE, P.C, DOCKET NO. F-22031-98 steals, Nick Dolan had four points, W estfield (1-6) 17 8 9 18 44 10,11. New Providence and Roselle The Blue Devils outscored the Red Plaintiffs Attorney, whose address is 4 BANKERS TRUST COMPANY OF Catholic 6______one rebound and one steal, Samad Brighton Road, Clifton, New Jersey, 07012, CALIFORNIA, N.A., ET ALS, PLAINTIFF Raiders in every quarter, including a PUBLIC NOTICE Moses had two points and two steals an answer to the complaint (and amend­ vs. MARY SPANO, ROSE L. SPANO; PUBLIC NOTICE 22-13 run in the final quarter. Karen ment to complaint, if any) filed in a civil action and Leroy White had two points: GENERAL SURGICAL ASSOCIATES, ET SHERIFF’S SALE Manahan pushed in 12 points, Ally in which NEW JERSEY HOUSING AND ALS., DEFENDANT. Highlander senior Mike Mangold SUPERIORCOURTOF NEW JERSEY, SHERIFF’S SALE McMahon hit 10 and Nicole Infantino MORTGAGE FINANCE AGENCY is Plain­ CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION. CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY. sank eight points as Andrew Whitney tiff and MARY L. CARRAWAY AND MR. DATED OCTOBER 13, 2000 FOR SALE had six. Monica Ellis netted 27 points DOCKET NO. F-003644-98 CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY. and Jason Gionta netted six each. CARRAWAY. HUSBAND OF MARY L. OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. BANKERS TRUST COMPANY OF DOCKET NO. F-4160-00 for East Side. CARRAWAY, et als. are Defendants, pend­ By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu­ CALIFORNIA, N.A., AS TRUSTEE UN­ METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE Governor Livingston slipped to- 2-6 ing in the Superior Court of New Jersey, tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by DER THE POOLING & SERVICING COMPANY. ASSIGNEE, PLAINTIFF vs. East Side (1-9) 18 8 11 13 42 while Union Catholic rose to 3-6. Chancery Division, UNION County and bear­ public vendue, at the Union County Admin­ AGREEMENT, DATED AS OF GENE NAGEL AND LAURIELLE NAGEL, W estfield (2-6) 14 13 14 22 63 G ov. Livin g sto n 6 12 17 4 . 39 ing Docket Number F-14011-00withinThirty- istration Building, 1st Floor. 10 Elizabethtown DECEMBER 11, 1997. ET ALS., PLAIN­ HIS WIFE; LAWRENCE FLEISCHMAN, U nion C a tho lic 11 12 5 14 42 five (35) days after January 18,2001 exclu­ Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jersey on TIFF vs. HILDA ROSALES, DEFENDANT. ETALS., DEFENDANT. sive of such date. If you fail to do so, judg­ PUBLIC NOTICE WEDNESDAY THE 24TH DAY OF CIVILACTION, WRITOF EXECUTION, CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, PUBLIC NOTICE ment by default may be rendered against JANUARY A.D., 2001 at two o'clock in the DATED MARCH 29, 2000 FOR SALE OF DATED OCTOBER 20, 2000 FOR SALE SHERIFF’S SALE you for the relief demanded in the complaint afternoon of said day. All successful bid­ MORTGAGED PREMISES. OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, SHERIFF'S SALE (and amendment to complaint, if any). You ders must have 20% of their bid available in By virtue of the above-stated writ of ex- By virtue of the above-stated writ of ex­ CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, shall file your answer and proof of service in cash or certified check at the conclusion of ecution to me directed I shall expose for sale ecution to me directed I shall expose for sale DOCKET NO. F-159199-97 CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, duplicate with the Clerk of the Superior the sales by public vendue, at the Union County Ad­ by public vendue, at the Union County Ad­ CROSSLAND MORTGAGE CORPO­ DOCKET NO. F-20358-99 Court, Hughes Justice Complex, 25 Market The judgment amount is TWO-HUN­ ministration Building, 1st Floor, 10 ministration Building, 1st Floor, 10 RATION, INC., PLAINTIFF vs. MARIE THE CHASE MANHATTAN BANK, AS Street, CN-971 .Trenton, New Jersey08625, DRED NINETY SIX THOUSAND NINE- Elizabethtown Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jer­ Elizabethtown Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jer­ ALICE RIGAUD; MR. RIGAUD HUSBAND TRUSTEE. PLAINTIFF vs. CAESAR in accordance with the Rules of Civil Prac­ HUNDRED SIX & 97/100 ($296,906.97). sey on WEDNESDAY THE 7TH DAY OF sey on WEDNESDAY THE 7TH DAY OF OF MARIE ALICE RIGAUD, DEFENDANT. FERGUSON. ET AL., DEFENDANT. tice and Procedure. The property to be sold is located in the FEBRUARY A.D., 2001 attwo o’clock in the FEBRUARY A.D., 2001 at two o’clock in the CIVILACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, This action has been instituted for the Borough of Mountainside, County of Union afternoon of said day. All successful bid­ afternoon of said day. All successful bid­ DATED SEPTEMBER 18,2000 FOR SALE DATED OCTOBER 16, 2000 FOR SALE purpose of (1) foreclosing a mortgage dated and State of New Jersey. ders must have 20% of their bid available in ders must have 20% of their bid available in OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. February 28, 1983, made by MARY L, It is commonly known as 1367 Outlook cash or certified check at Die conclusion of cash or certified check at the conclusion of By virtue of the abovenitated wrU of execu­ By virtue of the above slated wiilofaxet*)- CARRAWAY, as Mortgagor(s), to STATE­ Drive. West Mountainside, New Jersey. the sales. the sales. tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by tion to me directed I shall expose for sale,by WIDE SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIA­ It is known and designated as Block No. The judgment amount is NINETY ONE The judgment amount is ONE-HUNDRED public vendue, at the Union County Admin­ public vendue, at the Union County Admin­ TION. recorded on March 1,1983, in Book 4.C, Lot No 26.A. THOUSAND ONE-HUNDRED EIGHTY SEVENTY THOUSAND TWO-HUNDRED istration Building, IstFloor, 10 Elizabethtown istration Building, IstFioor. 10 Elizabethtown No. 3367 of Mortgages for UNION County, The dimensions are approximately 146.21 FIVE & 08/100 ($91,185.08). TWELVE & 19/100 ($170,212.19). Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jersey on Plaza. Elizabeth, New Jersey bn Page 972, and subsequently assigned to feet wide by 186.19 feet long. The property to be sold is located in the The property to be sold is located in the WEDNESDAY THE 24TH DAY OF WEDNESDAY THE 24TH DAY OF the plaintiff; and (2) to recover possession of Prior lien(s); Mortgage made by Rocco A. Township of Elizabeth, County of Union and Borough of Mountainside, County of Union JANUARY A.D., 2001 at two o’clock in the JANUARY A.D., 2001 at two o'clock in the and concerns premises commonly known Spano & Rose L. Spano to American Busi­ State of New Jersey. and State of New Jersey. afternoon of said day. All successful bid­ afternoon of said day. All successful bid­ as: 175 REID STREET, ELIZABETH. NEW ness Credit, Inc., recorded 5/11/92 in Mort­ It is commonly known as 610 Grier Av­ It is commonly known as 1634 Nottingham ders must have 20% of their bid available in ders must have 20% of their bid available in JERSEY 07201. gage Book No. 4502 Page No. 31 in the enue, Elizabeth, New Jersey. Way, Mountainside. New Jersey. cash or certified check at the conclusion of cash or certified check at the conclusion of If you are unable to obtain an attorney, you original amount of $30,000.00 which is al­ It is known and designated as Block No. 4, It is known and designated as Block No. the sales. the sales. may communicate with the New Jersey State leged to have been paid in full. Old Republic Lot No. 675. 3.A, Lot No. 100. The judgment amount is EIGHTY EIGHT The judgmentamount Is NINETY SEVEN Bar Asiiociation by calling (908) 249-5000. National Title Insurance Company has The dimensions are 27.00 feet wide by The dimensions are 112 feet wide by 155 THOUSAND ONE-HUNDRED SIXTY THOUSAND SEVEN-HUNDRED SIXTY You m ay also contact the lawyer referral agreed to provide purchaser at sale with a 100.00 feet long. feet long. SEVEN & 77/100 ($88,167.77). SIX & 06/100 ($97,666.06). servico of UNION the County of Venue by letter of indemnification or will insure said Nearest cross street: Situate on the south­ Nearest cross street: Situate on the north­ Municipality: Elizabeth. ALL THAT CERTAIN land and premises calling (908) 353-4715. If you cannot afford purchaserwithoutexception.SUBJECTTO easterly line of Grier Street, 127 feet from erly line of Nottingham Way, 231.62 feet Street Address: 1019 Anna Street. situate in the City of Elizabeth, County of an attorney voi i m ay oommi inicate with the I INPAin TAVFS ANn OTHER MUNICI­ the soutberty line of Summer Street from the westerly line of Friar Lane. Tax Lot No.: 210. Union, cii kJ Stele of New jersey. Legal Services Office of the County of Venue PAL ASSESSMENTS, AMOUNT DUE IS Prior tien(s) Mortgage recorded 5/7/96, Prior I's p(s)' S i irip8'fl «nH Tax Block No.; 8. by calling (908) 354-4340. rnuunui V known ee BOB Magnolin AVAILABLE IN THE SHERIFF'S OFFICE Mtg. Bk. 5909, P. 312, and on which Stewart municipal liens. Amount due w ill be an­ Approximate Dimensions: 100 feet by 25 Avenue, Elizabeth. New Jersey: You, MARY L. CARRAWAY, HER OR FROM PLAINTIFF’S ATTORNEYS Titile Guaranty Co., has agreed to indemnify nounced at the Sheriff's Sale or is available feet. Also known as Lot Nos. 814 & 112, Block HEIRS, DEVISEES, AND PERSONAL UPON WRITTEN REQUEST TO any purchaser at sale. upon written request to plaintiffs attorneys. Nearest cross street: Catherine Street. No. 7 on the tax map. REPRESENTATIVES, AND HERS, PLAINTIFF'S ATTORNEYS. There is due There is due approximately the sum o f There is due approximately the sum of There is due approximately the sum of There is due approximately the sum of THEIRS, OR ANY OF THEIR SUCCES­ approximately the sum of THREE-HUN­ ONE-HUNDRED TWELVE THOUSAND ONE-HUNDRED EIGHTY TWO THOU­ ONE-HUNDRED THREE THOUSAND ONE-HUNDRED FOUR THOUSAND SORS IN RIGHT, TITLE AND INTEREST, DRED SEVENTY THOUSAND FiFTY & TWO-HUNDRED NINE & 61/100 SAND THREE-HUNDRED FIFTY ONE & EIGHT-HUNDRED FIFTY TWO & 58/100 NINE-HUNDRED SEVENTY & 86/100 are m ade a party defendant to this foreclo­ 25/100 ($370,050.25) together with lawful ($f 12,209.61) together with lawful interest 54/100 ($182,351.54) together with lawful ($103,852.58) together with lawful interest ($104,970.86) together with lawful interest sure action because you are the heirs of the interest and costs. and costs. interest and costs. and costs. and costs. d e ce a se d m o rtg a g o r, M ARY L. 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 There is a full legal description on file in There is a full legal description on file in CARRAWAY and as such may have an the Union County Sheriffs Office. the Union County Sheriffs Office. the Union County Sheriffs Office. the Union County Sheriffs Office. the Union County Sheriffs Office. interest in the mortgaged premises, and you The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn have a right to Notice of this action for any this sale. this sale. this sale. this sale. this sale. right, title, claim or interest you may have in, RALPH FROEHLICH RALPH FROEHLICH RALPH FROEHLICH RALPH FROEHLICH RALPH FROEHLICH to, or against the said mortgaged premises. SHERIFF SHERIFF SHERIFF SHERIFF SHERIFF Dated: January 11,2001 STERN, LAVINTHAL, FRANKENBERG, STERN LAVINTHAL, FRANKENBERG. STERN LAVINTHAL, FRANKENBERG, PLUESE, ETTIN, BECKER & FARR, BURKE, GAMBACORTA & DONALD F. PHELAN, Clerk. NORGAARD & KAPNICK, LLC NORGAARD & KAPNICK, LLC NORGAARD & KAPNICK, LLC SALTZMAN WRIGHT, ATTORNEYS AT LAW Superior Court of New Jersey Suite 300 Suite 300 Suite 300 A DIV. OF KATZ, ETTIN, LEVINE 211 Benigno Boulevard, Suite 201 FRANK J. MARTONE, P.C. 293 Eisenhower ParkWay 293 Eisenhower Parkway 293 Eisenhower Parkway 905 North Kings Highway P.O. Box 788 COUNSELLORS-AT-LAW Livingston, New Jersey 07039-1711 Livingston. New Jersey 07039-1711 Livingston, New Jersey07039-1711 Cherry Hill, N ew Jersey 08034 Bellmawr, New Jersey 08099-0788 4 BRIGHTON ROAD CH-754885 (WL) CH-754453 (WL) CH-755637 (WL) CH-754461 (WL) CH-755607 (WL) CLIFTON. NEW JERSEY 07012 4 T - 12/28/00, 1/04/01, 1/11 4 T - 1/11. 1/18, 1/25 4 T - 1/11, 1/18,1/25 4 T - 12/28/00, 1/4/01, 1/11 4 T - 12/28/00, 1/04/01, 1/11 1 T - 01/18/01, The Leader Fee: $63.24 & 1/18/01______Fee: $228.48 & 2/1/01______Fee: $206.04 & 2/1/01______Fee: $204.00 & 1/18/01______Fee: $171.36 & 1/1^01______Fee: $167.28 W attwinc; Communications, Inc. Puhucation (Till' tHi'nlfu'li'i K iu b n mill T l IB I IM KS of Scotch Haim Fanwood Thursday, January 18, 2001 1‘agp 13 Farmer Hoopmen Cool Blue Devil Boys, 75-61

Hi STKVKN K H X k M I It scoring sis straight points to open the Xfmtolh A« Ik HntfirM Insikt and Ik Ikart second half. The Farmers also an­ The Westfield Blue Devils boys swered hut hy the end of the thiid, the basketball team blew a lead hue in the score was tied. 52-52. Nann scored second hull and lost to the Union eight points in that quarter Farmers. 75-61. on January 9 in I be Blue Devils fizzled in the fourth Westfield l)an Ik-set to led the 2-5 amt Union look over to outscorv the Blue IX’vils with 20 points and live Devils, 23-9. Devil sophomore Eric rebounds Fanner seniors Jimmy Nann Turner provided temporary relief, sank 22points,including live l point­ scoring 1 Oof his 13 in the second half, ers, and Michael Gluck hit 17 points hut m the end the deep Union bench and grabbed ill ret- rebounds was loo much. Jay Cook also scored The game started with light defense in double digits (10) and dished out

MUC x U i NINIMMU Dcseno rocked sis of the Blue Devils' four assists in Ihe losing cause. AN UNTANGLED ( OlKiAR...Raider Malt DeNIchllo. lop. has 125-lb. Cougar first eight points. Union, however, took Union Head Coach Bobby Grauso Chris Penehrrra entangled In a grapevine while applying a chin honk. DeNichiln a 10-8 lead thanks to clutch shooting had only good things to say about Oavtd B Corbin for The MktiffWd L eadet and The Timm hud a lough hout hut prevailed. 4-2. by both Nann and senior point guard Westfield alter the game. “(They I had KOCklNi; IN \ CRADLE...Blue Devil Mike Hurbicre. right, begins to rock Chris Chadwick, who finished with a good game plan, they really spread 160-11). Blue knight C'hris Bunks in a cradle. Harblere won, 15*8. 11 points and three rebounds. Co- us out. It wasn’t until very lale in the Captain Jimmy McKcon. who fin- game that the outcome was not in Cougars, Twist of Fate Defeat isJicd with 14 points and three assists, doubt." nailed eight points to give Westfield a Ihe Walchung Conference, where Intense Blue Devils De-Horse 19-17 lead by the end o f the quarter. both Union and Westfield reside, has SP-F Raider Matmen, 39-33 The second quarter showed much of been spoken of as possibly the tough­ comtimuio from pa o f i t the same seore-and-answer by both est conference in Ihe state. Power­ Blue Knight Matmen, 44-28 takedowns, reversals and nearfalls to Laskowski, :49 teams, as neither team was able to ex­ houses such as Plainfield and Newark CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 171: — Bill Bennett (C) p. Adam tend a big lead. Poor free throw shoot­ East Side dominate its ranks. aihass a 16-12 score, in favor of Lee. arm lw and a chin hook, pull hack. three nearfalls to win 15-8. lale in the third period. Lee finally Garrlty, :45 ing held the Farmers dow n 'l\vo offen­ Says Grauso added, "From the first 189: — Dave Peist (C) p. Tyler sive charges taken hy Westfield's team down to the bottom, it’s the best 17 1-lb. Justin Reyes scored Iwo “I think all of our kids ure al the clamped Donofrio in a double-trouble takedowns and an escape to defeat point where they wrestle for a full combination to record the fall in 5:39. Stender, :S8 McKcon and Adam Turner, kept the in the state. Every night isawar,every 215: — Gary Cousar (SPF) p. Steve momentum with Westfield hut when night you're playing a good team” Hakecn Atkinson, 5-3. Then al 189, six minutes,” said Kurz. “After the “Charles Lee is a great athlete. Carbone, 1:19 junior Mike Barhiere got Ihe host of Kearny match, I thought il was the This is only the second year he has the buzzer sounded. Union led, 34-30. Union (4-5) 17 17 18 23 Hwt: — Andrew Loomis (SPF) p. The Blue Devils were electrifying, Westfield (2-5) 19 11 22 9 Chris Banks in a rugged hout, scor­ best match that we wrestled. We wrestled," pointed out coach Bello Steve Bobrowski, 5:09 ing iwo reversals, a takedown and wrestled better tonight.” “Ami that was by far the best wrcs- tl ng match that he has ever had. He WEIGHT BREAKDOWN: Shawnee Submerges 103: - McManus (W) md. McNeil, tranages to keep close, he's in good 9-0 condition and he wears his oppo­ Highlander Wrestlers Level Devil Boys, Girls 112: — Joe DeCampo (W) won for­ nents down. And. that was a good fait natch for the sport of wrestling. Il The undefeated Shawnee High 119: — Ricardo Gonzalez (I) p. Jake was fun to watch." School girls and the once defeated Kramer, 4:39 The 135-lb. houl was over in a Ridge, Stumble at Rahway boys swimming teams proved to be a 125: — Leonardis (W) md. Millard, flash as Raider Pat Romeo rooted little too much for the Westfield girls 12-3 and hoys on January 9 at Burlington 130: — Powell (W) p. Clark, :52 Cougar Alex Blitz, off the mat with a more Sluiwn Coughlin at 215 battled concern al times with Coughlin's By FRED LKCOMTE County College. 135: — Tomasso (W) p. Daniels, standing, double-leg takedown and Specially Written for The Wrttfield trader and The Timet great determination. Il took Garay to an 8-5 win over Ryan Posla. Alexa Van Posky. Nikki Herttua, :51 planted him in :29 with a cradle. 5:34 to record the fall and remain The Governor Livingston High Fortune was not with the High­ Suzanna Fowler and Jen Fowler re­ 140: — Johnson (W) p. Cureton, Wrestling up at 140, Lucas undefeated. School wrestling team leveled Ridge, landers against the undefeated corded the only Blue Devil girls' 3:47 F ancavilla swarmed all over a tenta­ The Highlanders travel to face a 145: — Jim Lovall (I) md. Dan 40-28, in Berkeley Heights on Janu­ Rahway Indians. Only three High­ victory by touching first in the 200- tive Brandon Small, using a single­ landers. Lecomte, Vanderveer and tough Bound Brook squad on Janu­ MacDonald, 14-0 ary 10 but were tripped up, 63-12. by yard medley relay with a time of leg, slip through takedown then en­ a strong Rahway squad on January Regenye came through with victo­ ary 20. 152: — Mike Okoe-Quansah (I) p. tangling him in a grapevine maneu­ 2:0I.I. Shawnee (7-0) defeated Dave Geenberg, 3:45 13 in Rahway. ries. Governor Llvlnoiton 40, Ridge 28 Westfield (6-2), 100-85. 160: — Glsmondl (W) p. Yarbough, ver but could only claim a 4-0 tri­ Freshman 103-lb. Rick Lecomte Lecomte at 103 upped his record Non-Mentloned Bouts: umph. At that point, the Raiders held The hoys meet was closer with 3:50 gave the Highlanders six team points to 9-6 w ith an 18-8 majority decision 125: — Vince Vecchlone(RI) won forfeit 171: — Reyes (W) d. Atkinson, 5-3 a 21-10 lead. Shawnee (6-1) winning 94-76. Blue against Ridge with a forfeit while - which ended in a third-period fury 135: — Shane Sweeney (Rl) md. Devil Vincent Shen took first in the 189: — Barbiere (W) d. Banks, 15- But the Cougars were about to 112-lb. Tim Vanderveer won a, 6-2. of points - over Ryan Ludington. Eric Serrano, 12-3 8 present the meat of their lineup. Rob 140: — Matt Shade (Rl) p. Bill 100-yard backstroke with a time of decision over Kyle Seuitis. Craig Vanderveer (10-4) demonstrated his 57.75 and teammate Cliff Haldcman 215: — Charles Ruiz (I) won forfeit V:rhoeven - a state qualifier last DiStefano (9-4) at 119 put the High­ toughness at 112 with a 5-2 decision Lentls, 5:08 Hwt: — Murad Hardy (l) p. Chris year - won a 15-0, technical fall at 152: — Mike Schwartz (Ri) p. Pete took top honors in ihe 200-yard indi­ MacKay, 1:42 145. Mike Carbone at 152 used a Klebaur, 2:32 vidual medley with a time of 2:06.57. 160: — Chris Runyun (Rl) won forfeit pick-and-twist to pin Charlie Bachi Hwt: — Chuck HeHowlett ' (Rl) won in 3:41, Greg Donofrio at 160 - a forfeit state qualifier last year - pinned Charlie Laskowski with a grapevine Rahway 63, GL 12 BOYLE FINANCIAL 103: — Lecom te (GL) md. in :49, then Bill Bennett at 171 won Ludington, 18-8 ASSOCIATES, LLC his bout via fall in :45. 112: — Vanderveer (GL) d. Wright 5-2 With Cousar wrestling up at 215, 119: — Kaminski (Ra) p. Juatln Cougar Dave Peist at 189 got a big Coughlin, 3:07 325 North Avenue East, Westfield break and pinned Tyler Stender, us­ 125: — Horton (Ra) won forfait 908-232-8977 ing a cork screw in :58 tq giye the 130: — Gene Rpnklewlcz (Ra) p. Cougars a^39-j2l lead. Fullowan, 3:36 J ay 'Boy le L L C .co m After Cousar recorded his fall, 135: — Kiealor (Ra) p. Eric freshman Andrew Loomis, showing Serrano, 3:43 140:— Nacasdo(Ra)p. BID Lends, 4:56 a lot of improvement already, flat­ 145: — Regenye (GL)tf. Kennedy,16-1 tened Steve Bobrowski in 5:09 with 152: — Dave Racelis (Ra) p. Pate INSURANCE • INVESTMENTS a body press and a half nelson. Klebaur, 1:22 “I’ll tell you what! He’s probably 160:—Jesse Campanelll(Ra) won ESTATE PLANNING ourfastest improving freshman," said Fr»d Locomte for The Westfield Leader and The Times forfeit Bello of Andrew Loomis. “He’s sur­ WORKING ON A C'ROSSFACE...Higlilaiider Rick Lecomte. left, grinds In­ 171: — Rodriguez (Ra) won forfeit prising a lot of people and he’s sur­ dian Ryan Ludington with a crossfaee during his 103-lb. bout and wins, 18-8. 189: — Condron (Ra) d. Meyer, 7-0 Securities are offered through 1717 Capital Management Company prising the coaches as well.” 215: — Garay (Ra) p. Coughlin, 5:34 over Emannuel Wright. Regenye, Hwt: — Glacobbe (Ra) won forfeit PO Box 15626 Wilmington DE 19850 • Member NASD, SIPC KEY BOUTS: landers ahead, 15-0, by tucking Will 1113: — Derek Francavilla (SPF) d. Rope away quickly in just 35 seconds. annihilated Shawn Kennedy with a Tom Murray, 6-1 Sophomore Mike Fullowan at 130 16-1 technical fall. I I 2: — Pat Daly (C) md. Eric commanded a 9-1 majority decision The long awaited confrontation of Connolly, 12-0 over Rob Vohden. Then Highlander the evening between Coughlin and / / e r s h e y ' s D eli 2 3 3-0 43 0 TI9: — Nick Seeman (C) p. Ron team leader, Jon Regenye at 145 senior Dan Garay - ranked second in Fitrrara, 1:14 pulled out a 9-5 nail biter over Tyler the stale - proved to be interesting as 1115: — Matt DeNichilo (SPF) d. Zaborsky, upping his record to 10-3. Garay demonstrated frustration and Chris Peneherra, 4-2 Colin Price (171) demonstrated his W e s t f i e l d 140: — Charles Lee (SPF) p. An­ strength and determination with 6-1 mm’i thony Donofrio, 5:39 I HI T 145: — Pat Romeo (SPF) p. Alex decision over Warren Andrews. Blitz, :29 Junior Mike Meyer (189) sealed M — ^WINTER INIHK)Ri Giants Superbowl Packages: 140: — Lucas Francavilla (SPF) d. the match with a 1:38 fall over Kevin Brandon Small, 4-0 Conway, clamping him in a headlock. f g l SOCCER CAMP fiFO O T "Armstead" SUB 3 F O O T "Tiki" S U B 145: — Rob Verhoeven (C) tf. Pete “I wanted to come in a more re­ i ^ 3oys * Girls a?fs 5-12 C Ivins, 15-0, 5:07 laxed and confident form tonight, 4 BAGS OF CHIPS 2 BAGS OF CHIPS Fun Filled Mondays 142: — Mike Carbone (C) p. Charlie taking things a little bit slower, con­ 2- 2 LITER SODAS . Bichl, 3:41 centrating more on cutting back on CStarting February sth 4- 2 LITER SODAS 1 pO:—Greg Donofrio (C) p. Charles my mistakes made in previous ICC of C entral NJ iT-.-l 11,1115 (SERVING 20- 25 PEOPLE) (SERVING 10-15 PEOPLE) matches. It paid off as I took advan­ ~ j , s t a f f PUBLIC NOTICE tage of Conway's weaknesses,” ex­ Lining CHROuMiKTcoii toMf» men* $65.00 + ta\ $35.00 + lax SHERIFF'S SALE plained Meyer. , SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, Upping his record to 11-1, sopho- 732-777-1600 exp. 1/28/01 exp. 1/28/01 C HANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, DOCKET NO. F-7455-00 RIJFFALO "Davne" WINGS 3 FOOT "Thunder & Li ahtninq" CITIMORTGAGE, INC., PLAINTIFF vs. i n t e r l e a r a n c e UxABELINA V. PINTO. ET ALS., DEFEN­ W C 2 BAGS OF CHIPS DANT. SERVING 20 PEOPLE CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, * DATED OCTOBER 05, 2000 FOR SALE 2- 2 LITER SODAS O -MORTGAGED PREMISES. By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu­ 60 BUFFALO WINGS te n to me directed I shall expose for sale by Visit Our Website • www.mattressfac.com pi iblic vendue, at the Union County Admin- $25.00 + (;t\ $57.00 + tn \ isl ration Building, IstFloor. 10 Elizabethtown Paza, Elizabeth. New Jersey on Mattresses & Box Springs M o exp. 1/28/01 exp. 1/28/01 WEDNESDAY THE 24TH DAY OF JANUARY A D., 2001 at two o'clock in the SLOPPY JOE "Jurvecius” COLD CUT Tassel” PLATTER ‘ afternoon o f said day. All successful bid- Made on the Premises d< irs m ust have 20% o f their bid available in c; is fio t certified check at the oonolueion of PLATTER SERVING 20 PEOPLE the sales. Open To The Public The judgment amount is ONE-HUNDRED INCLUDES: SALADS, BREADS TWENTY FOUR THOUSAND NINETY FIVE & 35/100 ($124,095.35). Tired of Your SERVING 20 PEOPLE AND PICKLES The property to be sold is located In the CTV OF ELIZABETH In the County of Mattress $5 1.00 + t;ix $4.25 per person + tax U SION, and the State of New Jersey. -Aft COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 583-585 exp. 1/28/01 exp.1/28/01 MADISON AVENUE, ELIZABETH, NEW •I m M i JERSEY 07201 • BunUaBotnb TAX LOT NO 759 W 12 BLOCK NO.: 12 CHICKEN “Sehorn" FINGERS • Custom Su m Dimensions of the Lot are (approximately) 2II.00 feet wide by 150.00 feet long. • Electric Beds SERVING 20 PEOPLE NEAREST CROSS STREET: Situated • FoWngCob on the SOUTHEASTERLY side of MADI- HONEY MUSTARD/ BBQ S' JN AVENUE, aisianteoe.OO toot IV ufi* if '■SKmSsSv.’tg v f»Uf»T«eAeT6«LV **4a a t J U L IA SAUCE — — . STREET. There is due approximately the sum of • Sola Bed M attrum $20.00 + l;i\ ONE-HUNDRED THIRTY ONE THOU- 'lUfbpiM tfblftfM • CiHomia King S im S.VND NINE-HUNDRED EIGHTY FIVE & exp. 1/28/01 2:1/100 (*1 31,985.23) together with lawful Aluednl^hiMmfat interest and costs. There is a full legal description on file In MapiMiejarM^ Hors lie \'s Deli - 221 South Avenue, Westfield. \.l 07000 th e Union County Sheriff s Office. The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn Two I)a\ \(l\:in«' Notice Ucqiiircd this sale. Owned & Operated by the Shovlin Family for Over 20 Years RALPH FROEHLICH I or quicker sen ice... call ahead or l'A \ il in! SHERIFF P irriL L O & STERN, P.A. - S h o w r o o m Get Your Giants Superbowl Deli Packages! ATTORNEYS AT LAW Suite 300 : Avenue, Garwood at Hershey's - tel. (908) 233-0430 1 • 70 Route 2E East Biidgewater, New Jersey 08807-2926 Toll-free 877-MATT - FAC fax in your order to: (908) 233-6926 CH-755617 (WL) Offers cannot be combined. 4 T- 12/28/00 1/04/01. 1/11 & 1/18/01______Fee: $189.72 14______Thursday, January 18, 2001 gH;r jUHratfirlft l l r n h r r mid THE TIMES of Scotch Plains - Fanwood A Watchunc, Communications, Inc. Publication Scotch Plains Men’s 30+ Union County High School Boys Basketball Results: Basketball League Results Family Investors 68, Paperchaw 59 Greer and Mike Bullock playing on all JANUARY 9: JANUARY 12: Paperchasc storied playing great hall cylinders rolling through Dav« Newark East Side 65, Cranford 62 for Inc first half and were up by 10 Rothenherg''. "Shooters". Noel Payne Randy Foye sank 20 points for the S t Mary's (Kill) 60, Manvllle 38 points early. Latter. Family Investors and Tony Williams played well for victorious 6-2 Red Raiders and Mike St. Mary’s upped its record to 10- bombed Pupcrchasc with five three- Shootin' & Lootin'. Snyder bucketed 22 and rebounded 0 as four players hit double figures. pointers. Dynasty 66, Blazing Jones 56 seven for the 6-3 Cougars. Governor Livingston 53, Rahway Sun Thvrm 72, Shoolin' & latofln’51 Peter Costello and Chris Aslanian led Blazing Jones early, countering EaatSMa 11 20 17 17 66 44 Sun Tavern, took on the new and C ranford 21 16 6 15 62 The 3-6 Highlanders got 19 points improved Shoolin' & Lootin’ with Tho­ the offense that Dynasty threw at them. mas Drakesford, Keith Grady. Jason Hass and Spreewell of Dynasty pushed Irvington 58, Linden 55 from Andrew Whitney, 12 from Ja­ son Gionta and six from Rob Findlay. the team ahead in the second half, The Tigers and Don Busby, who securing the lead that propelled theiji netted 20 points, could not recover R ahw ay (1*0) 10 14 10 11 53 to victory. from their previous loss to Cranford. G ov. L ivin g sto n 0 10 11 14 44 Jermaine Boyd sank a three-pointer JANUARY 13: Devil Icemen Fall Pfunk 76, Swan Motel 62. Dave Nathanson's Swan Motel was in overtime to give the 4-4 Blue Newark East Side 70, Westfield 51 down 24-8 early. Reggie Peace and Knights the win. Eric Turner and Dan Deserio both Short to St. Peter’s Kevin White of Pfunk led the offense had 12 points and Jim McKeon hit 10 Linden (6-3) to IB 12 12 S 35 S i CONTINUED FRO* PAGE 13 S S with 18 points each. Mike Schuman of Irvington 14 14 t 13 8 58 for the Blue Devils and Adam Turner CIEMNECKI ASSISTS ON TWO GOALS...Junior Nell Cieituieekl assisted in Swan John Krotuilis nailed 29 points sank eight. Randy Foye netted 36 for JANUARY 11: the two goals for the Westfield Icemen on January 8 against St. Peters. Westfield ils totaled 36 shots, which against Marty Bernstein and Charlie Green the 7-3 Red Raiders. played aggressively but SI. Peters won. 3-2. Hrandon Kape and Hrian Plrot Scotch Piains-Fanwood 66, Eliza­ most goalie's would be enough to also played well for Swan and brought scored the two goals for Westfield. beth 60 W eetfleld 12 12 11 10 51 win. hut not against the crazed Prime. the score to within four points late in The Raiders had success getting East Side 15 6 16 31 70 Maybe it was Prime's supersti­ the second half only to have Swan the ball into center Andrew Feeley, Plainfield 74, Linden 58 tious habits, such as kneeling in from collapse defensively and allow Pfilnk who stuffed in 25 points - 19 in the The 9-0 Cardinals pecked away at FSPY 4 A’ Swim Girls Down of the post and praying at the begin­ to ran away with the score. Sapila, second half. Junior Mike Brennan the cowering Tigers and got 24 points ning of each period that helped help Goodwin and Stevenson also played had 11 points and four assists. from Andre Dabney. slone the Devils. Or it could have well for Pfunk. Ellzabeth(5-4) 15 14 16 15 60 P lain field 16 13 18 27 74 Hunterdon County 112-98 been the fact that during every stop­ (A* of January 7) Sc P la n i-fa n w o o d 22 8 15 21 66 L lndan (8-5) 22 12 15 9 58 page of play Prime continuously heal IEAM W L The Fanwood Scutch Plains Girls “A” tied for second Pfunk t 1 himself across the head with his Union 81, Linden 67 Cranford 63, Union 61 swim team defeated Hunterdon County In breaststroke, Anne MacGuire won Swan M otel t 1 The Farmers took their turn beat­ Jon Brown and Mike Snyder scored Y on January 13, 112-98. the (8U), followed by a one-two finish in goalie slick. W hatever it was. it Dynasty 4 1 ing the Tigers as Taji Alexander had 22 and 18 points, respectively, for The Piranhas had back-to-back first the 9-10 50 by Kaitlin McGeehan (41.46) worked. Blazing Jonas 4 3 Sun T tv s rn 4 3 26 points and Chris Chadwick scored the 7-4 Cougars. Chris Chadwick and third-place finishes in the 9-10 100 and Kathy Harley. (1 1-12) M. Gousman LaFontaine said, "Their goalie was (36.60) took first as did (13-14) Evelyn good and we didn't seem to hit the Shootin' A Lootin’ 3 4 21. had 24 points for the 5-6 Farmers. I.M. and 11-12 2(H) I.M. by Morgan Family Investors 1 8 Smith (1:17.06) and Mcaghan Gaynor. Yuen (1:14.41) in the 100. In backstroke, net often to rebound." U n io n (5-8) 18 22 22 19 81 C ra n fo rd 15 19 17 12 63 and Maggie Gousman (2:29.03) and Jes­ M. Smith(9-10) won in 36.50,(I I -12) K. Even though the Devils fell to 2-7- U n d e n (8-4) 19 13 17 18 87 U n ion 18 8 17 18 61 sica Desnoyers, respectively. (13-14s) Kosenick took second and (13-14) C. I, there were some bright spots. Pirot Marino grabbed first ( 1:08.09) in the 100. JCC White Beats Irvington 75, Westfield 44 Christine Marino and Amanda Dickson scored his fourth goal to go along Stephanie Baliko (juniors) won the Dan Deserio scored 15 points and Lady Knights Edge took second and third, while Julia with two assists. Ciemniecki had two Sheffield and Alexa Vantosky locked up butterfly, while (9- 10)M. Gaynor (34.22) Elizabeth, 18-2 Jay Cook put in 12 for the Blue assists and Kape's goal upped his second and third in the 15-18 200 I.M. and C. Maguire finished first and third. Devils. Adam Turner scored seven Raider Cagers, 42-40 mark to seven twine-tinglers sitting The JCC White 3rd and 4th grade In freestyle, (8U) Rebecca Dunn seized E. Yuen (31 .(X)) and Brittany Larkin took basketball team of Scotch Plains de­ and Jim McKeon and Brie Turner first and second in the 11-12 tly, and ( 13- next to his team-leading five assists The 7-3 Irvington High School first in the 50(37.37), while J. Desnoyers feated JEC Elizabeth 2, 18-2, to im­ both had five. 14) Amanda Dickson in I (X) and (15-18) on the slat sheet. girls basketball team overcame a one- (1.03.14) and Katie Kosenick clinched prove its record to 2-0, on January 14. W eetfleld 18 10 6 8 44 point third-quarter deficit and pulled first and third in the 11-12 100-yard. Jen Bassman in the 200 both touched LaFontaine seemed optimistic Irvin g to n 15 18 20 22 78 second. Winning relays were (9-10s) Led by six early points from Michael out a 42-40 win over Scotch Piains- Amanda Cameron and Beth Dcrcsz about the rest of the season. “We Smith, McGeehan, Gaynor and Henkels Riesenbcrg, the JCC jumped out to a Roselle 84, Union Catholic 30 Fanwood in Irvington on January 13. placed second and third in the 13-14 200 played belter and made better deci­ 10-2 halftime lead. free, and Jenny Gartner captured first and (11 -12s) Gousman. Yuen, Larkin The 8-1 Rams scored nearly as sions. I was more concerned with our However, playing with only five play­ Sophomore Lindsay Pennella led the (2:03.59) for the 15-18s, Pam Cameron and Desnoyers. many points in the first quarter as the 6-5 Raiders with 12 points. play because we were coining off a ers. the JCC could be forgiven if it eased Vikings scored in the entire game. Erin Gillooly, Katie Blom and had game and I really think our guys up in the second half. Instead, showing Joey Green led the Vikings with 11 Najwa Glover nailed nine points stepped it up to play a great game." heart and determination, they played points. apiece for the Raiders and Kellie FSPY 6B’ Swimmers Defeat even belter, holding Elizabeth score­ less. Union Catholic 1 11 12 6 30 LaForge and Katie Feeley each scored Alex Davis made several key defen­ 28 23 15 18 84 four points. Tiffany Weaver netted WBA 6th Grade Boys sive slops and tossed in two baskets. 20 points for the Blue Knights. Hillsborough Girls, 117-91 PUBLIC NOTICE Basketball Results: Greg Stein also scored four points. Todd Sc Plane-Fanw ood 12 13 4 11 The Fanwood Scotch Plains Y Girls Carbone swept their 25 back, then FSPY Morling and Justin Grucnberg rounded SHERIFF'S SALE Irvin g to n 10 0 10 14 "B" swim team upped their record to 3- finished one-two in the next three events: AS OF JANUARY 13: out the scoring with a bucket a piece. SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, 2 with a 117-91 victory over (9-lOs) A. Lyons (39.25) and Elizabeth Suns 33, Raptors 27 CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, PUBLIC NOTICE Hillsborough Y on January 13. Peach: ( 11 -12s) Christine Albancse- DOCKET NO, F-000875-98 Spurs 46, Pacers 28 COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS, INC., RESOLUTION The Piranhas had strong efforts hy DeMair (38.91) and C. Colon; and (13- Raptors 32, Spurs 23 JCC White Whips PLAINTIFF vs HOWARD J THOMAS, ET OF THE ZONING BOARD OF Mary Strixicl and Ariana Lyons in the 14s) Allyson Salisbury (1:15.01) and Suns 30, Jazz 22 AL. DEFENDANT ADJUSTMENT 9-10 IMs, but only Catherine Borowski Brittany Adisano in the I (X). (15-18s) Mavericks 40, Pacers 30 CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, OF THE TOWNSHIP OF was able to post first-place in the (15- Kate Gousman and Jennifer Juba took Mavericks 35, Jazz 33 JEC Elizabeth DA TED OCTOBER 13. 2000 FOR SALE SCOTCH PLAINS 18) 200 I.M. (2:45.11). In freestyle. second and third with Juba posting her The “JCC White” 3rd and 4th grade OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. WHEREAS, the Zoning Board of Adjust­ (8Us) Kim Wenson and Jordan Harries best time. WBA. STANDINGS: basketball team of Scotch Plains, stirted By virtue of the above-staled writ of execu­ ment of the Township of Scotch Plains will took second and third place in the 50- In the 9-10 50 butterfly, J. Senofonte (As of January 15) its season on January 7 with a great team tion to me directed Ishallexposeforsaieby require the services of an attorney during TEAM w L public vendue, at the Union County Admin­ 2001; and yard as did (9-10) Jancnc Senofonte (45.70) and Kimberly Many finished M svsrlcks 2 0 effort, defeating “JEC Elizabeth 1”, 42- istration Building, IstFloor, 10 Elizabethtown WHEREAS, the Local Public Contracts and Lindsay Hauptman in the 100. one-two with best-time swims, while Suns 2 0 11. Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jersey on Law (N JSA 40A: 11 -1, et seq.) requires that Christina Colon (1:11.72) and Cecilia Casey Griffin (38.03). A. Salisbury R aptors 1 1 Led by Michael Riesenberg with 14 WEDNESDAY THE 24TH DAY OF the Resolution authorizing the award of a Della Perutti clinched a one-two finish (1:19.95) and Judy Wicker-Briscoe S purs 1 1 points and Zach Flanzman who added JANUARY A.D., 2001 at two o'clock in the contract for professional services without in the 11-12 1(8). (1:11.96) each recorded wins. Relay Jazz 0 2 12, the JCC dominated Elizabeth in atf aftwneen of said day. All successful bid- competitive bids be publicly advertised. Pacers 0 2 dkflSnuSthuve 20% of their bid available in NOW. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED In breaststroke, (9-10) M. Strodel victories came from (9-IOs) Lyons, facets df the game. Justin Gruenberg cash o r certified check at the conclusion of by the Zoning Board of Adjustment of the (personal lies! of 44.80) won and (13- Strodel. Senofonte and Hauptman January 20: and Matthew Simon made'some timely the sales " T ownship of Scotch wains, County of Union. 14) Sarah Schwartz posted her fastest, (2:44.34), as well as (I I -12s) Colon, Jazz/Spurs 1:30 p.m. defensive stops late in the first half to The Judgment amount isONE-HUNDRED State of New Jersey, that JEFFREY B. taking second while C. Borowski look Williams, Griffin and Della Peruli Raptors/Pacers 3:00 p.m. break the game open, and Simon also THIRTY EIGHT THOUSAND NINE-HUN­ LEHRER, an attorney of the State of New first in the 15-18 100 (1:22.61) with her (2:36.72). Mavericks/Suns 4:30 p.m. contributed a bucket. DRED TWENTY ONE 5 34/100 Jersey with the law firm of DiFrancesco, best time. Greg Stein made some great passes ($138,921.34). Kunzman, Coley, Yospin, Bernstein & DOCKET NO: F-000875-98 Bateman, P.C., located at 15 Mountain Bou­ In backstroke. (8Us) Ellen that was indicative of the team play. MUNICIPALITY: Elizabeth. levard, Warren, New Jersey 07059, be ap­ Tomljanovic, K. Wenson and Kristin Fanwood Flames Experience David van Wert with six points, 'u id COUNTY: UNION, STATE OF NEW pointed as Attorney to the Zoning Board of Todd Morling and Alex Davis with four JERSEY Adjustment for the period January 5, 2001 PUBLIC NOTICE points each, rounded out the offenScfor STREET & STREET NO.: 826 Jackson to January 11,2002. the JCC. Avenue. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this BOROUGH OF FANWOOD Very Busy Basketball Week TA X BLOCK AND LOT NO.: BLOCK: F, contract is awarded without competitive bid­ NOTICE OF INTRODUCTION OF LOT NO : 44. ding as a “professional service" under the ORDINANCE 01 -01 -R AND The Fanwood Flames 7th grade bas­ Heights, 52-29. Finally, the Flames de­ DIMENSIONS OF LOT. 150 FEET BY provisions of the Local Public Contracts PUBLIC HEARING ketball team raised their overall record WBA Basketball 22 FEET. feated Chatham. 48-44, with Thomas Law aforesaid because said services are of to 6-2 last week. The Flames lost to NEAREST CROSS STREET: 364 feet such a qualitative nature as will not permit An ordinance was introduced by the Mayor and Young drilling in 16 points apiece. from Fanny Street. the receipt of competitive bids due to the and Council of the Borough of Fanwood on Summit, 46-38, and Lance Thomas led The 6th graders fell to Flemington. League Results: There is due approximately the sum of subjective difference in the work product of January 11,2001. Copies of this ordinance the scoring with 17 points. Next, the 46-33, and Jimmy Spaeth led with 17 ONE-HUNDRED FORTY FIVE THOU­ such persons and the fact that the ethical can be obtained without cost at the Fanwood Flames edged Perth Amboy, 68-65, ral­ points while Tiffany Smith popped in IN-TOWN LEAGUE: SAND SIX-HUNDRED FIFTY THREE & requirements of such profession will not Borough Hall, 75 North Martine Avenue, lying from a 14 point deficit. Thomas six. Fanwood fell to Westfield, 54-52, JANUARY 6: 52/100 ($145,653.52) together with lawful permit such bidding. Fanwood, New Jersey, between the hours again led with 26 points. DJ Garrett and and Grace poured in 20 points. Spaeth Rockers 14, Sparks 10 interest and costs. of8a.m.and4p.m., Monday through Friday. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Sean Young pumped in 12 points apiece, fired in 17 points while Ashton Gibb Comets 11, Sting 8 There is a full legal description on file in Chairman and Secretary of the Zoning Board The purpose of this ordinance TO AMEND Mystics 16, Liberty 4 the Union County Sheriffs Office. of Adjustment are authorized to execute CHAPTER 78 OF THE CODE OF THE while Brian Halpin and Ricky Lisojo connected for 12 points. T h e Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn said contract for professional services. BOROUGH OF FANWOOD RELATING connected for six points each. The 8th grade 2-6 Flames lost to a JANUARY 13: this sale. I hereby certify that the foregoing TO SNOW REMOVAL FROM SIDE­ The 7th graders dropped a 60-55 strong Summit club, 68-29. Lamont Comets 21, Liberty 16 RALPH FROEHLICH Resolution was duly adopted by WALKS. decision to RPRY (Highland Park). Hunt and Thomas had six points each. Sting 16, Rockers 4 SHERIFF the Zoning Board of Adjustment A public hearing on this ordinance will be Thomas led again with 18 points. Jamell Perth Amboy defeated the Flames. Mystics 16, Sparks 2 W ILLIAM M. E. POWERS, JR., at its meeting of January 11,2001. held on February 15,2001 at 8:00 PM. Grace hit four three-pointers for 12 CHARTERED Eleanor McGovern 63-26. Jeff Marable led with nine 5TH GRADE GIRLS: S 737 Stokes Road Linda M. Lies Borough Clerk points. Bobby Blabolil and Travis Mor­ points. Marable was again the leading Secretary to the UAH W P .O . B ox 1088 1 T - 1/18/01, The Times Fee: $19.89 gan hit for six points each. Sean Young s scorer in a 57-30 loss to Berkeley Com ets 2 Zoning Board of Adjustment Medford, New Jersey 08055-9962 13 points led the Flames over Berkeley M ystics 2 Township of Scotch Plains Heights. Fanwood then dropped a 40- CH-755612 (WL) PUBLIC NOTICE Rockers 1 1 T - 1/18/01, The Times Fee:$42.84 37 heartbreaker to Chatham. Marable 4 T - 12/28/00, 1/04/01,1/11 S ting t & 1/18/01______Fee: $187.68 SHERIFF’S SALE put in 13 points, while Thomas sank PUBLIC NOTICE 10 points. Liberty 0 'O PUBLIC NOTICE SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, Sparks 0 5 PUBLIC NOTICE CHANCERY DIVISION. UNION COUNTY, SHERIFF’S SALE SHERIFF'S SALE DOCKET NO. F-20488-99 SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, PUBLIC NOTICE JANUARY 6: SHERIFF’S SALE SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, MORECUITY, PLAINTIFF vs. VALERIE CHANCERY DIVISION. UNION COUNTY, Stingers 18, Eskimos 8 H z - SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, JACKSON, FORD MOTOR CREDIT DOCKET NO. F-15129-99 SHERIFF’S SALE Red Hot Devils 6, Leprechauns 4 CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, DOCKET NO. F-4867-99 COMPANY, A DECORP., ET ALS., DE­ THE BANK OF NEW YORK, PLAINTIFF SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY. JANUARY 13: DOCKET NO. F-14799-98 LONG BEACH MORTGAGE COM­ FENDANT. vs. JOSETTE LACSON, WIFE OF CHANCERY DIVISION. UNION COUNTY. Leprechauns 10, Eskimos 4 CHASE MANHATTAN MORTGAGE PANY, PLAINTIFF vs. TERESA TORRES; CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION. ROBERTO S. BORJA; ET ALS, DEFEN­ DOCKET NO. F-6857-00 Red Hot Devils 24, Stingers 14 CORPORATION, PLAINTIFF vs. JUAN JOHN DOE, HUSBAND OF TERESA, DE­ DATED OCTOBER 19, 2000 FOR SALE DANT. CHASE MANHATTAN MORTGAGE CARLOS VERDON AND BEATRIZ FENDANT. OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, CORPORATION, PLAINTIFF vs. RAFEAL 6TH GRADE GIRLS VERDON, ET ALS., DEFENDANT. CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, By virtue of the above-stated writ of ex­ DATED SEPTEMBER 29,2000 FOR SALE BRITO, ET AL, DEFENDANT IEAM W L CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, DATED SEPTEMBER 21,1999 FOR SALE ecution to me directed I shall expose for sale OF MORTGAGED PREMISES CIVIL ACTION. WRIT OF EXECUTION, Red Hot Devils 2 0 DATED OCTOBER 16, 2000 FOR SALE OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. by public vendue, at the Union County Ad­ By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu­ DATED OCTOBER 04, 2000 FOR SALE Leprechauns 1 1 OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. By virtue of the above-stated writ of ex­ ministration Building, 1st Floor, 10 tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. S tingers 1 1 By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu­ ecution to me directed I shall expose for sale Elizabethtown Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jer­ public vendue, at the Union County Admin­ By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu­ Eskimos o 2 tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by by public vendue, at the Union County Ad­ sey on WEDNESDAY THE 7TH DAY OF istration Building, IstFloor, 10 Elizabethtown tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by public vendue, at the Union County Admin­ ministration Building, 1st Floor, 10 FEBRUARYA.D.,2001 at two o’clock in the Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jersey on public vendue, at the Union County Admin­ PUBLIC NOTICE istration Building, IstFloor, 10 Elizabethtown Elizabethtown Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jer­ afternoon of said day. All successful bid­ WEDNESDAY THE 31ST DAY OF istration Building, IstFloor, 10 Elizabethtown Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jersey on sey on WEDNESDAY THE 7TH DAY OF ders must have 20% of their bid available in JANUARY A.D., 2001 at two o’clock in the Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jersey on TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH P L A IN S - ' WEDNESDAY THE 31ST DAY OF FEBRUARY A.D., 2001 attw oo'dock in the cash or certified check at the conclusion of afternoon of said day. All successful bid­ WEDNESDAY THE 24TH DAY OF ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT JANUARY A.D., 2001 at two o’clock in the afternoon of said day. All successful bid­ the sales. ders must have 20% of their bid available in JANUARY A.D., 2001 at two o'clock in the afternoon of said day. All successful bid­ ders must have 20% of their bid available in The judgment amount is ONE-HUNDRED cash or certified check at the conclusion of afternoon of said day. All successful bid­ NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on ders must have 20% of their bid available in oeeh of ootiifisd chock et the conckieon of TWENTY NINE THOUSAND TWO-HUN­ m e sates. ders must have 20% of their toW available m FEBRUARY 1, 2001 at 7.10 tun. in the cash or certified check at the conclusion of the sales. DRED TWENTY & 92/100 ($129,220.92). The judgment amount is EIGHTY NINE cash or certified check at the conclusion of Municipal Building. 430 Parte Avenue. Sootch the sates. The judgment amount is ONE-HUNDRED PROPERTY TO BE SOLD IS LOCATED THOUSAND ONE-HUNDRED SEVENTY the sales. Plains, New Jersey.the Scotch Plains Z)sn- The judgment amount is ONE-HUNDRED FOURTEEN THOUSAND THREE-HUN­ IN: Township of Westfield, County of Union, FOUR & 33/100 ($89,174.33). The judgment amount is ONE-HUNDRED ing Board of Adjustment will hold a public TWENTY ONE THOUSAND EIGHT-HUN­ DRED EIGHTY TWO & 99/100 in the State of New Jersey. The property to be sold is located in the FORTY TWO THOUSAND FIVE-HUN­ hearing to consider the following appeals: DRED FIFTY EIGHT & 01/100 ($114,382.99). PREMISES COMMONLY KNOWN AS: CITY of ELIZABETH, NEW JERSEY DRED SIXTY TWO & 46/100 MetInds Sslahi for a Temporary Operat­ ($121,858.01). The property to be sold is located in the 126 Windsor Avenue, Westfield, New Jer­ 07202, County of UNION and State of New ($142,562.46). ing Permit to allow the operation of a busi­ Property to be sold is located in the C ity of municipality of ELIZABETH in the County of sey. Jersey. Property to be sold is located in the City of ness for computer entry, bookkeeping, etc. Elizabeth, County of Union and State of UNION and State o f New Jersey. TAX LOT NO. 49, BLOCK NO. 4001. Commonly known as: 414 ROSEHILL Elizabeth, County of Union and State of at the premises located at 24 Blue Ridge New Jersey. Commonly known as 535 JEFFERSON APPROXIM ATE DIMENSIONS: 120 PLACE, ELIZABETH, NEW JERSEY New Jersey. Circle (Block No. 15S03, Lot No. 12), • Premises commonly known as 1007 Fanny AVENUE, ELIZABETH. NEW JERSEY. FEET BY 33 FEET. 07202. Premises commonly known as 918 Olive Scotch Rains. Permission, if granted, Street, Elizabeth, New Jersey 07201 Tax LOT NO 472, BLOCK NO 12. NEAREST CROSS STREET: Grandview Tax Lot No 6 in Block No 1058 a/k/a Street, Elizabeth, New Jersey 07201. pursuant to Section 23-4.3 o f the Zoning BEING KNOWN as LOT NO. 201, Dimensions of Lot: (Approximately) 75 1058-G. BEING KNOWN as LOT NO. 1413, Ordinance allowing for temporary permis­ B L O C K NO. 1, on the official Tax Map of the feet wide by 145 feet long. A FULL LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF THE Dimension of Lot: approximately 17.97 BLOC K NO. 8, on the official T ax Map of the sion not to exceed a [period o f one (1) year. City o f Elizabeth Nearest Cross Street: Situate on the PREMISES CAN BE FOUND IN THE feet wide by 100 feet long C ity o f Elizabeth. Dimensions: 100 feet by 25 fe e t by 100 Danny Ferrara, Jr. for a Variance from Southeasterly side of Jefferson Avenue 375 OFFICE OF THE SHERIFF OF UNION Nearest Cross Street: Grove Street. Dimensions 100 feet by 25 feet by 100 feet t+ A I rs H A t.J n e P — ____ w at------e y t , j r b y 25 fceL fern from ihe Northeasterly siue oi M ary COUNTY. Situate at a point on tne easteny sideline of oy 25 feet. II WtMl' Nearest Cross Street* SfvtnB strsst ResehiH Reaet distance uppiuximatel) There is due approximately the sum of There is due approximately the sum of o n e - h u n d r e ^ ^ h i r t y s o T t h o u ? 140.15 feet southerly from its intersection There is due approximately the sum of car garage and a bedroom to the first-flq ONE-HUNDRED THIRTY SEVEN THOU­ ONE-HUNDRED THIRTY THOUSAND SAND ONE-HUNDRED NINETY NINE & with the southerly sideline of Grove Street. ONE-HUNDRED FIFTY THOUSAND apartment of the two-family dwelling, a rio SAND SEVEN-HUNDRED SIXTY EIGHT SEVENTY FOUR & 01/100 ($130,074.01) 98/100 ($136,199.98) together with lawful There is due approximately the sum of FOUR-HUNDRED NINETY TWO & 17/ conforming use in the R-3AZone, located &25/100($137,768.25) together with lawful together with lawful interest and costs. interest and costs. NINETY FOUR THOUSAND TWO-HUN­ 100 ($150,492.17) together with lawful in­ 553 Forest Road (Block No. 2301, Lot N interest and costs. There is a full legal description on file in There is a full legal description on file in DRED SIXTY NINE & 21/100 ($94,269.21) terest and costs. 0), Scotch Plains: There is a full legal description on file in the Union County Shenff s Office. the Union County Sheriffs Office. together with lawful interest and costs. There is a full legal descnption on fife in S ection 23-6.1a3 whereby "no noncoi the Union County Sheriffs Office. The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn There is a full legal description on file in the Union County Sheriffs Office. forming use may be expanded.” The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this sale. this sale. the Union County S heriffs Office. The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn All interested persons may be prese this sale. RALPH FROEHLICH RALPH FROEHLICH The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this safe. and be heard. RALPH FROEHLICH SHERIFF SHERIFF this sale. RALPH FROEHLICH The file pertaining to this application}* SHERIFF EPSTEIN BROWN MARKOWITZ & PARKER MCCAY & CRISCUOLO, P A RALPH FROEHLICH SHERIFF the Office of the Zoning Board o f Acftut FEDERMAN AND PHELAN, P.C. GIOIA - LAW OFFICES (CHERRY HILL) SHERIFF FEDERMAN AND PHELAN. P.C. ment, 430 Park Avenue. 2nd Floor, Scdk Suite 505 245 Green Village Road Suite 500 FEIN SUCH KAHN & SHERPARD, P.C. Suite 505 Plains, and is available for public inspects Sentry Office Plaza P.O. Box 901 1701 Route 70 East Suite 201 Sentry Office Plaza during regular office hours. 216 Haddon Avenue Chatham Township, New Jersey 07928- P.O. Box 1806 7 Century Drive 216 Haddon Avenue Linda M. 01 Westmont, New Jersey 08108 0901 Cherry Hill, New Jersey 08034 Parsippany, New Jersey 07054 Westmont, New Jersey 08108 Secretary fed; CH-755624 (WL) CH-75*838 (WL) CH-755642 (WL) CH-755620 (WL> CH-755611 (WL) Zoning Board of Adjustrrfe 4 T - 1/04/01,1/11,1/18 4 T -1/11,1/18, 1/25 4 T - 1/11, 1/18, 1/25 4 T - 1/04/01,1/11, 1/18 4 T - 12/28/00,1/04/01, 1/11 Township of Scotch Plak & 1/25/01______Fee: $191.76 & 2/1/01______Fee: $191.76 & 2/1/01 ______Fee: $199 92 & 1/25/01, ______Fee-$193 80 & 1/18/01______Fee: $183.60 1 T ~ 1 /18/01, The Times Fee: $36,1 A Watchung Communk arums, Inc. Pimui aiion iTlii' lUialfirlfi L-.'ihrr ami THE TIM ES of Scotch Ptaini - Fanwood Thursday. January 18, 2001 I’agc 15 Mediation Seminar Is Offered On Simplifying Divorce Process HELP WANTED HELP WANTED HELP WANTED CHILD CARE NEEDED___ SCOTCH PLAINS — Dr. Arthur sion ol assets and liabilities, spousal Scotch Plains VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Responsible child care needed t . Lieherman. a divorce mediator, support, child support and parenting CUSTOMER SERVICE The Scotch Plains Recreation Westfield Volunteer Rescue lor our 3 year old in our Westfield will tiffer a seminar on how to sim­ issues) through a mediator provides REPRESENTATIVE Commission is now accepting Squad seeks persons willing to home Mon , Tues SThurs., 7:30 plify the divorce process through "u much more sane approach than Responsible, detail-oriented applications for the position of train as Emergency Medical a.m.-6:30 p.m . 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Salary commensurate gramming, public relations and children Childcare reimburse­ Freelance Writer the .pfocess with less stress, anger, He has been mediating divorces with experience. sports league scheduling a plus. ment available! P/T, freelance writer wanted to cover time and cost," Dr. Lieherman said. since 1994, and also serves as a vol­ Please contact Fred or Larry, Mountainside Borough Council meet­ Salaty Range $30.000-$40,000 Seeks trainees as Dispatchers Min The workshop will he held Tues­ unteer mediator for municipal courts M-F, 8:30-10 a m. only. ings Meetings occur on the second plus benefits. hrs./wk. All training provided. day. January 30, from 7:30 until in Union County. More information (908) 232-4758 2 Send resume to Tom Atkina. Call the Recruiting Teem at arid third Tuesday ol the month A p.m. at Dr. Lieherman's Scotch Plains is available on his Web site. 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Coldwell Bunker Residential Brokerage. Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage. Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage. 209 Coldwell Bunker Residential Brokerage, Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, 209 ( entral Asenue, Westfield has announced 209 Central Avenue, Westfield has an­ Central Avenue. Westfield has announcer! 209 Ccntrul Avenue, Westfield has an- 209 Central Avenue, Westfield has an­ the participation in the sale of this home at nounced the sale of the property at 1500 the listing and sale of this home located at nounecd the participation in the sale of (his nounced the sale of this home located at 526 526 Clark Street. Westfield. The property was Watchung Avenue. The properly was 85 Barchcster Way. Westfield The property home at 119 Hamilton Street, Roselle The Beech Ave., Garwood. The property was was listed hy Sonia Kassingcr and negotia­ handled by Pat Glaydura. handled hy John DeMarco. property was handled by Faten Mahran. listed by Kathy Shea and negotiation of the tion o f the sale was by Kay Gragnano.

Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage. Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, 209 Central Avenue, Westfield has announced 209 Central Avenue. Westfield has announced 209 Central Avenue, Westfield has an­ 209 Central Avenue, Westfield has an­ 209 Central Avenue, Westfield has an­ the listing and sale of this home located at the participation in the sale of this home at nounced the sale of the property at 33 Wood­ nounced the sale of the property at 842 High­ nounced the participation in the sale of this 7.12 Dorian Road, Westfield. The property 2085 Prospect Avenue, Scotch Plains. The land Avenue, Fanw.xtd. The property was land Avenue, Westfield. The property was home at 21 Glendale Avenue, Livingston. property was handled by Margaret Maguire. handled by Eileen Burlinson. handled by Dennis Devine. The property was handled by Faten Mahran was listed and sold by Hye-Young Choi.

Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage. 209 Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, 209 Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, 209 Central Avenue, Westfield has an­ Central Avenue, Westfield has announced Central Avenue, Westfield has announced 209 Central Avenue, Westfield has an­ 209 Central Avenue. Westfield has an­ nounced the sale of the property at 13 W. the sale of the property at 937 Fanwood the sale of the property at 3316 Park Place, nounced the sale of the property at 872 nounced the participation in the sale of this Walnut, Meluchen. The property was Avenue, Westfield. The property was Springfield. The property was handled by Kilsyth Road, Elizabeth. The property was home at 321 Baker Avenue. The property handled by Kathy Shea. was handled hy Alicia Ruddy Zurlo. handled by Mary McEnerney. Ruth Tate. handled by John Papa.

Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, 209 Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, 209 Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage. 209 Central Avenue, Westfield has an­ Central Avenue, Westfield has announced Central Avenue, Westfield has announced 209 Central Avenue, Westfield has an­ 209 Central Avenue, Westfield has an­ the participation in the sale of this home at nounced the participation in the sale of this nounced the listing and sale of this home nounced the participation in the sale of this the sale of the property at 709 Clarence home at 39 St. John Street, Fanwood. The Street, Westfield. The property was handled 1519 Central Avenue, Wesfield. The prop­ home at 525 Lawrence Avenue, Westfield. located at 135 N. Euclid Avenue. The prop­ property was handled by Janice Tittel. by Boh Devlin. erty was handled by Frank D. Isoldi. The property was handled by John Wiley. erty was listed by Sonia Kassinger and ne­ gotiation of the sale was by Kim Haley.

Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, 209 209 Central Avenue, Westfield has an­ 209 Central Avenue, Westfield has an­ 209 Central Avenue, Westfield has an­ 209 Central Avenue, Westfield has an­ Central Avenue, Westfield has announced nounced the listing and sale of the above nounced the participation in the sale of this nounced the sale of the property at 10 nounced the sale of this home at 2228 the participation in the sale of this home at home at 133 Severin Court, Cranford. The Hcathermeade Place, Cranford. The prop­ Greenside Place, Scotch Plains. The prop­ 450 Second Avenue, Garwood. The prop­ property at 1001 Sleepy Hollow Lane, erty was handled by Tom Bianco. erty was listed by Susan D'Arecca and ne­ erty was handled by Carol Lyons. Plainfield. The property was listed by John property was handled by Elvira M. Ardrey. DeMarco and sold by Adah Levin. gotiation of the sale was by Ann Castaldo.

Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, 209 Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, 209 Central Avenue, Westfield has an­ Central Avenue, Westfield has announced 209 Central Avenue, Westfield has an­ 209 Central Avenue, Westfield has an­ 209 Central Avenue, Westfield has an­ nounced the sale of the property at 702 the participation in the sale of this home at nounced the sale of the property at 354 nounced the sale of the property at 438 East nounced the participation in the sale of this Garfield Street. Westfield. The property was 203 Pleasant Avenue, Fanwood. The prop­ Brightwood Avenue, Westfield. The prop­ 5th Avenue, Roselle. The property was home at 122 Parks Road, Denville. The handled by John Aslanian. erty was handled by Betty Lynch. erty was handled by Jim Fawcett. handled by Joan Kylish. property was handled by Mary Rovito.

Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, 209 Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, 209 Central Avenue, Westfield has announced 209 Central Avenue, Westfield has an­ 209 Centra! Avenue, Westfield has an­ 209 Central Avenue, Westfield has an­ Central Avenue, Wtstltdil has announced the sale of the property at 211 Myrtle Av­ nounced the listing and sale of this home nounced the listing and sale of this home nounced the sale of the property at the listing and sale of this home at 53 enue. The property was handled by Fran located at 521 Downer Street, Westfield. The located at 903 Carleton Road, Westfield. The 320 Rudolph Avenue, Rahway. The prop­ Barchester Way. Westfield. The property was Perla. property was listed and sold by Dario property was listed by Sue Checcio and sold erty was handled by Roseanne DeLorenzo. listed by Reva Berger and negotiation of the Muscaritolo. by Kathy Shea. sale was by Mary McEnerney.

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Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, 209 Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, 209 209 Central Avenue, Westfield has an­ 209 Central Avenue, Westfield has an­ Central Avenue, Westfield has announced 209 Central Avenue, Westfield has announced Central Avenue, Westfield has announced nounced the participation in the sale of this nounced the sale of the property at 608 the sale of the property at 1756 Sleepy Hol­ the listing and sale of this home located at the participation in the sale of this home at home at 11 W. Park Avenue, Avenel. The Lawrence Avenue, Westfield. The property low Lane, Plainfield. The property was 215 Queens Lane, Mountainside. The prop­ 359 Grand Street, Roselle. The property handled by Faten Mahran. property was handled by Linda Parsons. was handled by Kay Gragnano. handled by John DeMarco. erty was listed and sold by Ruth Tate.

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Melinda Sanderson Town Bank of Westfield Begins Recent Home Sales New Sales Associate VV ESTFIELD Melinda W E m iH i> $333,000. .Sindervtn has joined the Westfield Renovations to Open Branch Office Sherry N Koyc to Thonm J uiul Eliza­ Herbert Gardner to John Melber and '•Hite of Weichert, Realtors in beth L. Lu/zi, 4II Si Maiks Avenue, Michael Howard, I too Martine Avenue. $443,000. Westlield us u sales associate. Its P A ll. J. PEYTON $314,000. tin Mil, *nim *» IS. lm k > m Ikt turn tng for the new branch office, which this highly accessible location within ( iirmelma Dilorio to lilt C' am! Jen nifer Arlene Adlasswig to Raymond Price A licensed real estate profes­ is now undergoing renovations. Wl SMII 1 I) I own Bank of the downtown Westfield district," Mr. D Devil, 754fenii.il Avct.~%, $133,vMK) and Tina Price, 2200 Old Farm Road. sional. she brings experience as a The financial institution became $267,500. Westfield customers will sixin be able Dowens stated. "Wc believe that this Herbert and Marguerite M Otto, Jr to contracts administrator to her ness the tin t community bank to open in James K and Margaret ( Hunter, 4 Kings Court Inc. to Prashat Agarwal to do their hanking on foot at the bank's location will also help us strengthen position ssnh Weichert. She is ,i Westfield in over 70 years witen it Dickson Drive. $ 295,000, and Pooja Agarwal, 16 King Street. new branch office in the former Rorden our community focus, as well as graduate College in Middletown, unveiled its corporate headquarten John Kohus and Laura l Degnan to $510,000 building ai Quimby and Elm Streets. provide additional deposit and lend­ Steven Kraus to David Frick and Susan N Y., where she earned a bachelor’s at 520 South Avenue, located ofT the Robert and I .ucille Kowalcski. 140 Hclm.u Robert W. Dowens. Sr.. President ing opportunities." Temce, $260,000 Frick. 400 Union Avenue. $240,000. degree in business administration. Westfield traffic circle, in the fall of and Chief Executive Officer, said the Mr Dowens said the Town Bunk FANWOOD Allen Raikcn to August Colendenski She is a resident of Union. 1998. Town Bank anticipates a spring open- will oiler bank tellers, a customer Kenneth Huber to Hermes Pineda and and Bernice Colendenski. 2215 Redwood Bank officials moved ahead with service area, an Automatic Teller Sandra Pineda. 17 Crest Lane, $255,000 Road. $263,000. renovations after getting the go- ahead Machine and an overnight deposi­ Barbara Holmes to William Powell and Adriatic Chernus to Joanne Solodar, 38 from the New Jersey Department of tory box on the first floor. The lend­ Jolc Powell, 44 Shadow l .ane, $210,000. \\ arehon ( bun, $2 10,000 Todd Houston to Paul Mccleary and Banking, the last regulatory hurdle it ing department, corporate and pri­ Patsy Havosa to Yanina Daniels. 15 l .»(ii.uule Avenue SI "'4.500 Rachel Mccleary. 20 Malunga Court, Ste needed to clear to open a branch vate offices will he situated on the Joseph Krakora to William Swinson 14. $133,000. office. The hank’s new branch was second floor. and Miriam Bern. 121 North Avenue. Kenneth l.ighhipc to John Crawford approved earlier by the Federal De­ "Wc are going to utilize the entire $278,(KM). and Terese Crawford, 2238 Westfield posit Insurance Corporation (FD1C). building." Mr. Dowens noted. He em­ SCOTCH PLAINS Avenue. $229,900. The new branch office at 44 Elm phasized that the South Avenue corpo­ Raimonds Reijcrs to Riswan All and Theodore Mandsville to Judith Stair. Street, a flatiron and triangular build­ rate headquarters will remain open. Maria Rawulpindiwala, 352 Roberts I ane. 532 Westfield Road. $284,500. ing, was built in the late 1890s. It was That location otters adnve-up win­ the home of Scott’s Shoe Store, dow, something the Elm Street loca­ Randolph Real Estate and most re­ tion will not offer. re:BUILD architecture cently, Rorden Realty. The downtown location, hank offi­ has the experience, "We are excited about our new cials envision, will offer convenience creativity and even office and. specifically, bringing our for downtown employees and the busi­ the napkins to full line of products and services to ness community to menuon shoppers. translate your vision Mr. Dowens said the Town Bank s Historical Society new fixation will bring "fixul deci­ into built reality. sion making and response" and "one NKWKST ROTA RIAN...Weatfleld Deputy fire Chief Ra.v l uck was welcomed Schedules Program slop hanking” to the downtown busi­ l n in th as a nest member of the Rotary (Tub of Westfield. Mr. I.uek, center, Is On Candle Making ness community. shown with his sponsor. Rotary Vice President Jane Sends an and Rotary Club The hours of north side branch arc President. Ur. W illiam J. Foley. FANWOOD - The Historical So­ V ». ciety of Scotch Plains and Fanwood still being discussed by Town Bank will welcome Jane Chrysostom of officials. The corporate office is open 7:30 to 6 p.nt. on weekduys and 9 Westfield Deputy Fire Chief Inducted Edison to its monthly meeting on re.'BUlLD Tuesday, January 23, at 8 p.m. at the a.m. to 1 p.m. on weekends. architecture Into Town’s Local Rotarian Chapter Fanwood train station on North and "Wc want to make sure we arc Martine Avenues. doing the right thing for the business community, Mr. Dowens slated. Waatfiald, NJ WESTFIELD — As a recent taken up watching his son play hockey Ms. Chrysostom recreates the natu­ 908.232.S08S weekly meeting, Westfield’s for Westfield High School, playing ral, historical and traditional pro­ Rotarians welcomed Westfield golf and running. He competed in cesses that provided pioneer fami­ PUBLIC NOTICE ~ Deputy Fire Chief Ray Luck when the 1995 and 1996 New York City lies with basic food, comfort and SHERIFF'S SALE he was inducted as a member by the Marathons. He is also an active mem­ clothing. During the meeting, she SUPERIOR COURTOF NEW JERSEY. Rotary Club of Westfield. ber of the Holy Trinity Roman Catho­ will guide participants through a CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY. lic Church Parish in Westfield. comprehensive program of candle DOCKET NO F-13747-96 Mr. Ray was born in Elizabeth and THE CHASE MANHATTAN BANK F/K/A ■row up in Piscataway. He attended The Rotary is an international or­ making, the pioneer way, using lo­ CHEMICAL BANK, PLAINTIFF vs the Newark College of Engineering ganization of 1.2 million business cally-produced ingredients. JOSEPH A DORSAINVIL, ET ALS , DE­ and studied fire lighting at Jersey and professional men and women in Attendees will have the opportu­ FENDANT 160 countries worldwide. nity to try the steps in making a hand- CIVIL ACTION. WRIT OF EXECUTION. City College and the National Fire DATED SEPTEMBER 28,2000 FOR SALE Academy. dipped candle and con take home a OF MORTGAGED PREMISES He and his wife, Kathleen, a first- Frank Decker hand-dipped candle as well. By virtu* of the above-stated writ of ex­ grade teacher in Elizabeth, have three The meeting and demonstration ecution to me directed I shall expose for sate children: Allyson, a graduate of Not re will be open to everyone and refresh­ by public vendue, at the Union County Ad­ Joins Weichert ministration Building. 1st Floor. 10 Dirme University and the Villanova ments and fellowship will follow the WESTFIELD — Harvey Tekel of Elizabethtown Plaza. Elizabeth. New Jer­ Schdol of Law; Cristin, a Boston program. sey on WEDNESDAY THE 14TH DAY OF CVJlege graduate, and Brian, a sopho­ Clark, Branch Manager, has an­ Further information about the His­ FEBRUARY A.D., 2001 eltw oo dock In the nounced that Frank Decker has joined torical Society may be obtained from afternoon of said day. All successful bid­ more at Westfield High School der* must have 20% of their bid available In Deputy Chief Ray's leisure lime is the Westfield Office of Weichert, its President, Richard Bousquet, P.O. Realtors as a Sales Associate. cash or certified check at the conclusion of Box 261, Scotch Plains, 07076, or theaalea. A licensed real estate professional, calling (908) 232-1199, The judgment amounts ONE-HUNDRED Annual Dinner-Dance Mr, Decker brings experience as a FIFTY SIX THOUSAND FIFTY FOUR & For Garber Children police officer to his new position PUBLIC NOTICE 16/100 ($158,054.16) with Weichert. All that certain land and premises situated SHERIFF'S SALE In the City ot Elizabeth, County of Union. Slated for January 27 State of New Jersey, being more particulady ELEGANT VICTORIAN PUBLIC NOTICE SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, y/ESTFIELD - The Friends of CHANCERYDIVISION, UNION COUNTY, described as follows. SHERIFF'S SALE DOCKET NO. F-15442-93 Lot No. 498: Block No. 12ontheTexMap CRANFORD-This elegant ten room Victorian home is located pn Scott Garher Committee will host of toe C ity o f Ellaabeth. SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, DELTA FUNDING CORPORATION, a quiet tree liqed street in the heart of Cranford. It boasts 4 (ha second annual dinner dance CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, PLAINTIFF v» KIM QUI PASTER, ET AL, Nee reel Cross Street: Fairmont Av­ tend silent auction on Saturday. DOCKBT NO. F-1276-00 DEFENDANT enue. Bedrooms aiTtfzX> Baths, a gourmet Eat-ln-KItchen with granite January 27, at the Columbian Club REALTY MORTGAGE CO., INC., CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, Approximate Dimensions: 33.00 feet by 148.00 Hast by 3$.$0 feet by 148.00 counters, Subzero refrigerator, Viking professional series stove in Linden. Proceeds from this event PLAINTIFF vs. ROBERTO BERMUDEZ. DATED SEPTEMBER 28,2000FOR SALE Kitchen Aid dishwasher and Heritage cherry cabinets with recessed ET AL, DEFENDANT. OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. feet. \ytll benefit the Garber Children’s CIVIL ACTION. WRIT OF EXECUTION. By virtu# of to* atxxre-etoted writ ofexecn- ■etna mere commonly know n as: doors. The original butler's pantry is complete with nickel Fiust Fund. DATED OCTOBER 05, 2000 FOR SALE tlon to me directed I shea expose tor u le by • t t Jefferson Ave. Elizabeth, New Jersey 07202 countertop and sink, The entrance foyer, formal Living Room and Scott Garher was a Westfield Fire OF MORTGAGED PREMISES public vendue, at the Union County Admln- Pursuant to a municipal tax search Dining Room are accented by an abundance of molding and pocket Department Captain who died in 1999 By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu­ Istratlon Building, 1 st Floor, 10 Elizabethtown tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jersey on dated 0/26/00, doors leading to the Family Room, providing the perfect at age 41. For 19 years, he was a mem­ ■ubjeot to: Taxes for 4th quarter of2000 public vendue, at the Union County Admln- WEDNESDAY THE 31ST DAY OF atmosphere to entertain. Front and back staircases, high ceilings, ber of the New Jersey Stale Firemen’s istrationBuilding, 1st Floor, 10 Elizabethtown JANUARY A.D., 2001 at two o’clock In the In the am ount o f $972.86 due 11/1/00; Benevolent Association, holding the Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jersey on afternoon of said day. All successful bid­ water to a/21/00 $379.80 open 4 penalty. four fireplaces and the Master Bedroom with its own sitting room There la due approximately the sum of third highest position in the state: Chair­ WEDNESDAY THE 24TH DAY OF ders must have 20% of their bid available In are only a few of the amenities that this home has to offer. JANUARY A.D., 2001 at two o'clock in the cash or certified check at the conclusion of TWO-HUNDRED TWENTY SIX THOU­ SAND EIGHT-HUNDRED NINETY FOUR man of the Board of Trustees. afternoon of said day. All successful bid­ the sales. Offered at $645,000 492/100 ($226,894.92)togetherwlth lawful Captain Garber was a Fanwood ders must have 20% of their bid available in The judgmentamount Is ONE-HUNDRED C O L D U i e i X resident and is survived by his wife, cash or certified check at the conclusion of EIGHT THOUSAND FOUR-HUNDRED Interest and costa. Westfield Office There la a full legal description on Hie in the sales. NINETEEN & 56/100 ($106,419.58). 209 Central Ave. fX-bbie, and two children, Alexandra, the Union County Sheriffs Office. BANKER□ The judgment amount is ONE-HUNDRED The properly to be to ld Is located In the (908) 233-5555 11, and Steven, 7, EIGHT THOUSAND EIGHT-HUNDRED Township of Westfield, County of Union end The Sheriff reserves toe right to adjourn RESIDENTIAL BROKERAGE i For ticket or donation informa­ NINETY SIX & 96/100 ($108,896.96), State of New Jersey. this ta le . RALPH FROEHLICH DOCKET NO.: F-1276-00 It Is commonly known as 120 Florence 1 \ tion, please contact Kathi Haggcrty- SHERIFF K i m i c k k i 1 Y z\. 1 1 M Ayersal 141 Vinton Circle, Fanwood, MUNICIPALITY: Elizabeth Avenue, Westfield, New Jersey. COUNTY. UNION, STATE OF NEW It Is known and designated as Block No. HILL, WALLACK, ATTORNEYS AT \/7 f / M n u i 07023 or call (908) 490-0781. LAW JERSEY 2816, Lot No. 33. Mfiiilit i \.| \K Million Dull,n < 1uii (...hi 11 Mi ms s.iitn \...... nil STREET & STREET NO: 1108 Hampton The dlmensloneare approximately 50 feet 202Carnegie Center Princeton, New Jersey 08543-5226 Place, wide by 123 feet long. E-mail: kimhaleyehome.com See it all on the Web! TAX BLOCK AND LOT: BLOCK NO.: 9 Nearest cross street. Situate 212.0 feet CH-753150 (WL) 01997 Coldweil Banker Residenlial Brokerage Corporation. An Equal Opportunity Company. Equal Housing Opportunity Each Office Independently Owned and Operated LOT NO : 663, from West Broad Street. 4 T - 1/18, 1/25, 2/01 j^ 0 8 /0 1 ______Fee: $206.04 www.goIeader.com DIMENSIONS OF LOT: 100 FEET BY Prior llen(s): Subject to unpaid taxes and 25 FEET. municipal liens. Amount due will be an­ NEAREST CROSS STREET: 94.50 feet nounced at the SharifTa Sale or Is available FRANK D. ISOLDI, Broker/Associate ~~ PUBLIC NOTICE from Madison Avenue. upon written request to plaintiff s attorneys. There is due approximately the sum of There la due approximately the sum of TOWN OF WESTFIELD ONE-HUNDRED FOURTEEN THOU­ ONE-HUNDRED SEVENTEEN THOU­ NJAR Million Dollar Sales Club 1993-1999 PLANNING BOARD SAND TWO-HUNDRED NINETY SEVEN SAND TWO-HUNDRED FORTY 4 64/100 - Notice is hereby given that the Westfield & 72/100 ($114,297.72) together with lawful ($117,240.64) together etitolbwlkil Interest Silver Level 1997-1998, Gold Level 1999 Planning Board at its meeting on January 4, interest and costs. and cotta. 2001 memorialized the following Board ac- There is a full legal description on file in There le a full legal description on Me In tioh of December 4,2000 re: the Union County Sheriffs Office. the Union County Sheriffs Office. Phone: (908) 233-5555 • e-mail: [email protected] 00-11 (V) MESSERCOLA BROTHERS The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn The Sheriff reserves the right to ad|oum REALTY CO., LLC (Applicants)/ this sale. this sale. Expect The Best! ____ DUN DEE, INC. 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Puucaitoh E U L . 18_____ Thursday, January 18, 2071 Ihr lumber and THE TIMES of Scotch Plain* - Fanwood Westfield Symphony Orchestra, UM OJA Dance Company Will Join Forces to Recreate the World in Unique Concert WESTFIELD The Westfield Symphony Orchestra (WSO), Mu sic Director and Conductor David Wroc. the IJMOJA Dance Com­ pany and UMOJA founder and Artistic Director Karen Love, have all joined together to present a new choreographic interpretation ol POPCORN Darius Milhaud's jazz inspired one Traffic act theatre piece let Creation tin Monde. This performance will take plate No Getting Around al ihe Union County Arts Center in Rahway on Saturday, February 3. al Its Important Message 8 p.m. By Michael S. Gnldberger Maestro Write chose Milhaud s On* Popcorn, P» Popcorn*, Fair • Three Pop* om*. < »«*xl • I < hit P work alter meeting Ms Love al a public meeting of the New Jersey 3 popcorn* • had spent a little more lime at home Slate Council on the Arts Truffit can give you a real headache Which leads to the last angle of the “It seems natural to pair America’s Thin supcihly filmed muckrake about screenplay's multifaceted approach the the illcgul di ig trade pone* the sort of most distressing of all. premier ensemble devoted to pre­ qtiOTtums that could cross Solomon's It concerns Caroline, the new drug serving and presenting authentic eye*. They're harth-shattering inquir­ czar's daughter very uhly portrayed by African dance with the critically ac­ ies like how can we free civilization Erika Christensen. She's 15. an honor claimed Westfield Symphony Or from the stranglehold of the drug car student at a posh country day school, chestra in a production ol this work, tel*? And whit should we do to protect involved in every extracurricular activ­ said Maesiro Wroc. our children from their virulent menace? ity and, alas, a crack fiend. "What an exciting way lo begin When iraffii is evenluaily shown on The better u Him of tins type, the more ihe true millennium and to celebrate dime..!* tte <]» tendons it poses And these television and we are forewarned that cer­ are Industrial stri.'gth, migraine quality tain scenes depicting drug use may prove Black History Month.’’ he contin­ noggin busters So Wc* speculate in frustra too graphic lor some viewers, il’sCamlinc s ued . tion. How about throwing more money a.’d squalid descent into the bowels of sub- Milhaud created hi Creation du manpowci into the fray'M W course, it would sUince abuse dial they'll he talking about Monde in I ‘>23 after he relumed lo mean raising taxes, mink that would fly? Soderbergh's aclloivfilled diatribe (Hits Paris from an extended trip to Ihe Or how ubout just legalizing it all and in high relief the vicious circle of factors United States. He spent lime in taking the profit out of drug sale*? True Ihai make the world's drag cartels the mod­ Harlem studying the elements ol Ihe it might exorcise the criminal element? ern-day equivalent of the antichrist. Thut is, "new" jazz style UMOJA Dance Company vows collaboration with Westfield Symphony will recreate the world. they couldn't exist were it m« for human But wouldn’t ready availability at the Choreographer M Jean Borlin anil State Store attract new potential ud creed and weakness. Hence there is no edge production. dicut? And even if it didn't, what would , lumori/ation of narcotics use, no romantic the Hallcls Suedoiscollahoratcd with happen to the tens of thousands of Ameri­ representation of gentleman drug lords Milhaud and presented the world The concert will also include cans who earn their daily bread by light­ Ant! by skillfully blending Ihe fictional premier on October 2 5,1 ‘123 in Paris. Brahm s Symphony No. 4 in E mi­ Zdenek M acal Busts Tchaikovsky 4 ing the so-called War on Drugs? account with Ihe harsh facts of reality, and Ninctle de Valois created a new cho­ nor. Scouring for solutions, thinking folk then fluidly intertwining the various talcs, reography and presented Ihe work at Tickets may be purchased di­ CONTINUED m o tt PAGE 19 will agonize for days after seeing direc­ the movie's d 'iiuitie impact is undeniable. one of the Camurgo Society's perfor­ rectly from the WSO al (908) 232- which should have been handled per­ Oshkosh? If we do not take measures tor Steven Soderbergh's immensely un­ Its ci.. ion cull n .. mmon sense is placing mances on April 26,1*131 in London, 9400; Union County Arts Center sonally by the conductor, were blown to attain greatness, we will forever settling film. People with children will Ilk movie's intermittent use of grainy This production entered the reper­ Box Office at (732)499-0441; oral find it doubly disturbing. slock and washed out colors tends to get through in straight tempo without sw im in the wake of others. toire of Ihe Vic-Wells Baliel al Ihe one of ihe following WSO ticket Splendidly directed by Soderbergh, overdone in u film school sort of way. But even the slightest compunction. Look at how far Maestro David "Old Vic" on October 30, 1933. In outlets: Martin Jewelers in the trenchant screenplay by Steven this is a minor style fluw hat doesn't keep the Who is trying to fool who? Is this Write has taken Ihe WSO; an orches­ 1940, Agnes de Milk- reinterpreted Cranford, Beautiful Things in Gaghan (adapted from the miniseries effort from striking a vciv sensitive nerve. Macal's idea of tolal mental dispar­ tra ascendant. The WSO may per­ “Ttiflik" by Simon Moore) employs a Artistically pulling tl, - truth out there the work lor Ballet Theatre in New Scotch Plains, Lancaster, Lid. and ity and anguish? form only six concerts a season, hot four-pronged attack in its tour of the and letting il speak for itself, the direc­ York. T he Town Book Store of Westfield, Il is no secret that every musician they are concerts of consequence drug world’s manifold devastations. tor happily avoids the sort of preuehincss However, both Ms. Love and Muc- and Bayberry C ard & G ifts in on stage, as well as ihe conductor are The director uses a different tint to that cun make films ol social import stro Wroc emphasize lhal this col­ Mounlainsidc. and passion. aware that the general public knows Wroe is the embodiment of musi­ identify each. First, there is the bleached seem both tiresome und disingenuous. laboration between UMOJA and Ihe following restaurants offer a next to nothing about classical music, cal leadership who doesn't merely out, lun-drenchcd atmosphere that iden­ Of course we knew going in thin ulti­ WSO will he (he first production to 10 percent discount on pre-concert tifies Mexico, just south of the border. mately education is ihe answer. And let alone being able to make even the ask for passionate playing from his incorporate modern and West Afri­ dinners with a 5-5:30 p.m. seating: There we learn about the supply side of now we've learned even more. Hope­ most basic critical analysis of a per­ musicians, he demands it. can Dunce. Prior productions have Chez. Catherine, Elm Slrcet Caid, the problem. And to make things even fully it's enough to keep our children formance. Imagine what his aggressive hand all focused on traditional classical Galata's, Kolobuki, and Northside more interesting, there just so happens from getting stuck in Traffic. The music of Tchaikovsky was al­ in a velvet glove could accomplish to be a power struggle in progress be hallei movements. Trattoria. ***** most turned into gimmickry. Macal w ith the NJSO. And then ask yourself, tween the Juure/. und Tijuana cartels. An informative pre-concert lec­ Patrons must show their tickets Traffic, rated K, Is a USA Hints banked that the standard Tchaikovsky w hy that is not happening. Write stands Tossed into this mix is Benicio Del Toro ture, which will begin ill 7 p.m., will to qualify for Ihe discount. Reser­ release directed hy Steven Soderbergh loud endings, and flashy dance moves, as a prime example of what tire NJSO 01 Javier Rodrigue/., a loeal cop who linds concentrate on the historical, dance vations are highly recommended, and stars Michael Douglas, Menlrio especially during the third “pizzicato" needs — someone with the technical himself swimming in shark infested wains Del Toro, and Erika Christensen. Run­ und music insights into this cutting- when a general enlists his covert coopera­ ning lime: 147 minutes. movement, would play on the audi­ understanding and passion of a James tion, Del Tom supplies the film's standout ences sense of spectacle, not substance. Levine, Valery Gergiev or Leonard performance. Coalition for tie Arts It is this lack of passion and drive Bernstein. They need a David Wroe. Javier's counterpart in San Diego is De­ that cheat us out of experiencing a Mediocrity will not he glossed over tective Montcl Gordon, played hy Don Benefit Concert Organized truly great musical performance. The with feel good reviews from this Cheatllc He's u determined dmg-hustcr Tb VSfefcowie Principal bar must be sel higher. who nmilages to collar bigwig Carlos Ayala pulpil. Lei this motif of fate be (Steven Bauer) early in the doings. But will B$ Workshop for Arts efric Hansen to Meeting Let it he known that the NJSO screamed from the highest mountain he he able to make it stick at the trial? And WESTFIELD - Principal of possesses some of the best orchestral in tH6 Walden State. willeveiyone who's supposed to testify slill WESTFIELD Ihe New Jersey which I attended decades ago und I McKinley Elementary School in and solo musicians in the country. be alive by the opening gavel? The tension Workshop for the Arts (NJWAl will know my daughter is also looking for­ They leach at top universities, they Westfield Chic Hansen will be the attendimi to these two scenarios is of the hold a benefit concert on Saturday, ward to playing ut the school she at­ play in some of the best chamber scat-edged variety. January 20, ut Washington Elementary tended when she w as a youngster." guest speaker at the next meeting ensembles and certain sections are Take the Stage Edgy on another level, hut equally School in Union. The concert, which “Robert Jerunek. Principal of Wash­ of the Westfield Coalition for the the envy of the northeast musical savvy, is the part of the talc that deals with will feature NJWA's jazz ensemble and ington School and a former woodwind Arts. landscape; ihe horn section under 5 couTM veo n o n e*oe « America’s official response to the crisis instrumental player himself, is very concert hand, will commence ui 8 p.m. The meeting is scheduled for Lucindu-Lewis is a prime example. calls speeding through tlic piece in ixdcr. at hand. In oilier words, the politics. Tickets may be purchased at Ihe supportive of this concert," added Mr. Embodied hy Michael Douglas, ihe Wednesday, January 24, al 7:45 Despite this, how much longer to familiarize themselves again with the Music Studio located ut 150-152 Kusl Toplunsky. government's answer to the problem is p.m. in Room 121 of W estfield will the orchestra have to sit on the play and with the play s intent. Following Broad Street in Westfield or ut Wash­ The proceeds of Ihe concert will go Robert Wakefield, u conservative judge High School. sofa of mediocrity? This NJSO this exercise, a performance hack to its from Ohio just recently elevated to Drug ington School on the evening of the to the school’s PTA which will then should nol only rival the best orches­ normal pace suddenly appears much more sponsor musical projects to benefit stu­ Mr. Hansen will discuss research Czar. And though this is u demotion for concert. Tickets arc priced ut $5 for tras in our Metropolilan area, hut in interesting and lively. adults ami $3 for students and senior dents throughout Ihe year. lhal links academic success to par­ Douglas (after all, he was the chief ex­ the nation. While this is only one way to perk cilizcns. free Ricolu cough drops will The jazz ensemble will perform it ticipation in the arts. Aside from ecutive in The American President), he How could an orchestra like the things up, it works. is nonetheless convincing as lire hard- he available. medley of nieces including "Take ihe A his role as principal. Mr. Hansen Utah Symphony (where is Utah I bring this point up in particular be­ nosed and dedicated public servant. "Our lust benefit eoneert wits a huge Train," "Stomping al ihe Savoy," served as immediate past president again'.’) have gone from u backwater cause some of ihe performances in A Shot But perhnps the ambitious judge was success," reported Howard Tophutsky, "Mercy, Mercy, Mercy,” and ill. in the Dark were so arduous they were of the New Jersey Music Educa­ state orchestra formed in 1940, to an a bit too zealous in his climb to recogni­ conductor of the concert band. "It is a Hancock's "Watermelon Man." difficult to watch The actors on that stage tors’ Association. He received the tion, Maybe it would huve helped il he real thrill to be returning to this school The concert hand will entertain with American, and then an intemalional all have what it takes and it was a crime to selections thut include "Overture for u Governor's Award for distinguished powerhouse'.’ They are on the musi­ have them appear lo he uninterested in New Decade," "Algeria March," “Die leadership in the arts in May 2000. cal map. what they were doing. Frankly, some of Flcdcrmuus,” "Windmills of Your The public is invited to attend. They got there through excellence them looked bored. 1 Mind," "BICapitan,"und Potter's “Any­ For more information, please call in leadership. A conductor among Richard Sihello, stepping in at the last thing Goes." conductors led them there — Mae­ Catherine Marchant at (908) 654- minute to play Haul Sevigne, the Court For more information and tickets, stro Maurice Abravanel (musical di­ Magistrate, rose to the challenge and did please cull (90S) 789-9696. 1540. rector 1947-1979). Utah took their some nice w ork While he may have been place amongst the best because their struggling with his lines a hit, (and righdy ART • CRAFTS Maestro, with all of his wonderful so), tie still managed to make some specific Symphony Friends Incite Prospective musical talenl, vision, creativity, and choices and possessed a real character JEWELRY • JUDAICA sheer force that a musical director Good for him. must have, look them there. As Joscfit Lantenay, the parlor maid who Members To 'Get Acquainted' is accused of murder. Mars Kate Cullinan If a Tchaikovsky 4 does not have W ESTFIELD - The Friends of the "We are very proud of Ihe Westfield has some nice moments. She captured the the passion and intimate understand­ Westfield Symphony Orchestra (WSO) Symphony and of our critically acclaimed characters' innocence and charm and she is ing o f say, ihe likes of Abravanel’s ^ _ C B L FINE ART will host a "Get Acquainted" reception Maestro David Wroe. It is our primary delightiul to look at. But she can do better. 1973 recording, your time in ihe on Sunday, January 21. for prospective goal us an organization to encourage She is a good actress w ith plenty of charm | 459 Pleasant Valley Wav • West Orange • 9/3-/36-7/Z6 | members. greater awareness of this musical trea­ concert hall is being wasted. and I'm sure she knows the difference 165 Elm St • Westfield • 908 928 0400 sure and to encourage community par­ There isn’t the slightest plot of between w hat works onstage and what M orv-Sat 9:30 to 6:30; Inure, til 8. Son. 12-5 Individuals interested in learning more ticipation in its concerts and education space set aside for mediocrity w here doesn't. With a bit more truth and more Caitnot tx * comblnmd with ony oltim offior • AH solos final • NoCrmcM Card* about the Friends and its 2001 season of activities are invited to attend the recep­ programs,'' said Friends President Demin; excellence dwells. The musicians of focus, this could be a great performance tion, which will ho held from 2:30 to 4 Malacrea, the NJSO do not posses such a vi­ The always fine Jim Caffrey is quite p.m. at a member's home in Westfield. The Friends support ihe WSO and its sionary. If one orchestra in New Jer­ good as Bcnjanun Bcaurevers, the banker music education and outreach programs sey does, il is the Westfield Sym­ and boss of Josefa. He is a charming through fundraising activities held phony Orchestra (WSO). performer and handles the wordy script CELEBRATE throurftout the year, including the An­ The musicians of the NJSO played scry well. Unfortunately, the uninspired nual Tour of Notable Homes. Thisus years well this past Sunday but the inter­ work surrounding him onstage pulled fo­ cus from his earnest performance. tour is slated for May 5. pretation of this massive piece was Evan Blank. John Durvee, Sondra Ferra Also scheduled for this season, ac­ past plain off. The NJSO U die per­ cording to Ms. Malacrea. are a spring and Peggy E. Seymour round out (he rest fect example of an modem orchestra of die cast, and all of them have a moment progressive dinner and the Symphony not living up to its full potential. Gala to be held on March 3 at the Hilton or two where they shine, particularly Ms. AEDI Most of us know this. Seymour. at Short Hills. The orchestra needs a new moral To attend the reception on January 21, These are talented people and perhaps it imperative. New Jersey needs a solu­ please call Friends Membership Direc­ was just a bad night. God knows, we all tors at (908) 232-9514 or (908) 753- tion now. Shall we willingly take a have some of those. With more focus, hack seat to Utah, Kansas, Idaho or better pacing and a lot less “hand acting", 69X1 5345. this could be a great show . The performers FRENCH QUARTER STYLE! have it in them and it w ould be really nice Now Thru February 27 Singers Invited to Join CDC Sets Auditions to see them excel On a technical note. 1 was appalled at 'Bos Sound o fMusic WCP's handling of latecomers. Certain lee natrons who arrived late were allowed tr> C IV liU O IU / - tubcimuviu ma­ m m WESI MELD - me westnetu enter the theater as far as 25 minutes into Glee Club will resume rehearsals on peppers, onions, tomatoes, andouill# sausage and ham the play. If one must arrive late, it is Monday, January 22, at 8 p.m, at The ils spring auditions of The Sound of common courtesy to do so quietly. Chicken 9.99 /, Presbyterian Church in Westfield. M usk on the following dates: Saturday. Several of these latecomers rudely Shrimp 11.99 // Director Thomas Booth of January 27, at 1 pm. for the Vfon Trapp walked into the theater, making noise, Maplewood will introduce the program children only: Sunday, January 28, at I giggling, and made the already-seated pa­ | Chicken de Shrimp Combo pm. and Tuesday. January 30. at 7:30 for Spring Concerts to he performed on trons feel as if they were attending a foot­ MIMIMiBWMBSll J p pm . for all other pans. ball game. This ruckus in the house only Saturday. May 5, at Roosevelt Inter­ Production dates for the musical will be mediate School in Westfield, and on takes away from the actors and their perfor- • May 4.5,11,12,13,18and 19. The show mances • Giant Hurricane Cocktails Sunday, May 6, at First Congrega­ will be directed by Ken and Mary Webb. I hope that WCP will have a latecomer • It's food & fun in a festive tional Church in Westfield. The Musical DireOor will be Tboi Pedas. policy in effect for their next piece. Male student and adult singers are Acton should be prepared to sing a Again, I really appreciate this company Big Easy atmosphere. invited to the Monday evening rehears­ song either from the snow or one of and all of the hard work that goes into als. On January 22 after the introduc­ choice. Sheet music must be provided. mounting a productioa I just hate to see! tion of the new program, refreshments There will be a small dance/movement elementary work from a company with Westfield will be served and new singers will audition as well as readings from the such capability . 411 North Avenue receive official monogrammed mugs script. For scripts and a full list of parts, A Shot in the Dark continues its run at For more information, please call please call Ken or Mary Webb, Co- WCP Friday and Saturday. January 19 and (908) 232-1207 Dale Juntilla at (908) 232-0673. Directors at (908) 653-0781. A Watthunc Communications, Inc. Piujcation •Tin- UlrBtfii'li'i llrm Srr mid T H E TIMES of Scotch Haim Fanwood Thureday, January 18, 2001 Page l*»

Artid of Mi) Time Cents fhe Week C It's 8 p.m. at the American Music Awards and We Ask: ► ‘Britney Spears, Do You Know W here Your Clothes Went?’ R> SIH TIM I M l. I e P u m t MS V-.M/S ttttMr* fcw ft, WrnfioJ t m t o ffcr Tmm And how could I be so remiss in paw her while she sings half thinking that Britney 'x perfor­ clad herself is an overreaction! "While I was doing the dishes mance of "Stronger" wasn't hot How could I he so sensitive ' I this morning, i actually asked dcrlinc pornographic? What's must be a prude. Why don't I get myself if I'll he able to watch wrong with me? Hal f-naked girls with the times? television tonight" My mother in body stockings and glitter gy­ Why don’t they get a con­ settled down with her crocheting Take the Stag rating around Britney, trying to science and take a class in rc and reading materials, almost Wfflt MMtliflf WltMl (0*1 sponsible television pro Spike Lee Joint fearful of what insane images gramming? would Hash before her as the At Morav ian College, I ga\ e channels changed. a speech against banning After last Monday evening's A shot in i (k D ark (1957- ) hooks I loathed censorship in telecast of the American Music- all of it's forms, But. I knew It; Mil llll l l II. IrlNIIIIIM N Awards. mom has been suffer­ * v “ " there was a definite line that, Misses WCP's Mark ing from PBS That's Post- when crossed, was blatantly I his \lhinU. (ia. luilisr knows Britnev Syndrome for those of 111 M KHUSXI S i l l I M \St OKI sionalism that WCP is so capable of offensive and abusiv c of one's mNv Ufnttm f t" Ihe Hrwfi. /./1ei*Jr> im l Ihe time* hot* (o make a name Tor himself. It's you not yet familiar with the lights achieving. Understandably, they ate i» W "genius." In fast, when Spike pseudo-medical term. Her bout WESTFIELD For the second a community theater and one can't I At Joint first came onto the own ie One thing is so clear it offering of then 2(881 2(8)1 season. expect to see perfection every time. began when she was exposed to screams in triple red neon. Westfield Community Players making st rue. he seemed to lake an the flesh fest on ABC. Britney, However, it is discouraging to see industry Riled with boredom and Television programmers (WCP) is staging the farcical mys- mediocre wi*rk in a thealet that has loss il up in the air. landing it upside who co-hosted the catastrophe and executives aren't afraid lery/comedy, ,-t Shot in the Dark so much to offer. down with un exciting crash. The w ith equally offensive rapper L. of offending you. They've On Ihe heels of their brilliant and While there may In- many factors street flasnr. the edge- ami the reality L. Cool J., was prompted to shed lost sight of what it means professional season opener, The lost that caused this production to fall of his films are revolutionary ele­ her pink gown for something a to entertain and provide Night of Hollvlioo, A Shot in the short, including u last minute casting ments that hase made mm ies worth little less. well, a lot less. Dark is stylistically very different replacement, (who. ironically, is one family programming. from Hallshoo, and I am always im­ appreciating again. "Is this really happening?" They've forgotten that chil of the stronger performers in the The son of jar/ bassist Hill le e , pressed with the choice of material play.) il is hard to understand sv try the Mom nearly dropped her cro­ dren need an age of inno­ husband of attorney Tonya l ewis cheting needle in disgust and that WCP presents. production is so dull and father of daughter Satchel and cence. Set in Paris, A Slim in the Dark The director, Mam ice J. Moran Jr,, shock. So much for family pro­ While they are chasing the tells the tale of a nai ve, but appealing son Jackson. Spike crated a differs gramming. has a terrific reputation and an im­ cutting edge shock value, parlor maid who is found nude next pressive resume and il is not my ent field. A baseball field to he more It was 8 p.m. when most kids exact—the one culled Shea where the needs of viewers have to the body of one of her lovers. intent to criticize his work or Ins the Mets play. He chose mass com­ are parked before the tele to slipped their minds. Accused of murder, the endearing choices. Nevertheless, there are some munications at Morehouse College watch their favorite programs. Josefa professes her innocence to the basic tools that could have been used new|y-appoinlcd Court Magistrate in (ieorgia as a major instead. As the camera panned over the ...... ■ ■ ■ • i n to enliven tins production, and I cun lie's a contemporary kind of guy. teen queen's body, young eyes ■ ■ ■ • ■ • • who is handling her ease. not help wonder why there wasn't David Palladino •• i If was asked to direct (lone With the became filled with a whole lotta ’s While insisting that she is com­ someone there to enforce them. Wind, the script would hate been Britney. pletely innocent, Josefa is still will­ First and foremost, pacing. Noth­ ing to goto jail to protect the identity tweaked - QITTK A BIT. Tor, Spike Jennifer I .ope/, who has been ing kills a play faster than slow, M usic Goprgp of her current lover, a respected methodic "line readings" that have has no tolerance for racial intoler­ the subject of a similarly themed 1 • • ■ , »,a a banker who happens to he her em­ no heart. Anyone can read lines, The ance and indifference. It's his way of editorial, gave an innovative per­ 1 1 a ■ ■ i A Review of Uveal Concerts ployer. As lies are told and evidence guy selling holdogs on the comer racial equality, or no way at all. formance. Though she overdosed She 1 Gotta Hare It. Crooktyn. amounts, the Magistrate finds him­ can read lines In the performance I Malcolm X, Do the Right Thing. on the lipsync, she was clothed and self believing that Josefa is innocent attended, the pacing was so slow and School Daze. Get on the Bus, Girl 6.4 respectably dressed. Bravo for this. and must then try to find Ihe real uninteresting that you could have Zdenek Macal Busts killer. little Girls and the revolutionary However, Dick Clark Produc­ driven trucks through some of the Written by Marcel Achard and Summer o f Sam hate caused more tions, w hich sponsored the sleaze, pauses. A farce such as this requires Itljaikovsky 4 adapted by Harry Kumitz, A Shot in creative tidal w aves in Holly wood became the object of my ire. I an upbeat tempo in order to work. B> DAVID PAM.ADINO the first movement, should have been the Dork First opened on Broadway An actor (or director) should never than insignificant ripples. contacted the head of the PR De­ Spr, utils Wrinm fete /V Henfiehl Ittulrr umi Ihe lim*% brought more prom inently to the lore. in October of 1961 A film version Spike is also author of "Best Seat allow their coimnillcd hard work and partment. cited my credentials and NEW BRUNSWICK— The New Their intensity was forestalled iu followed us well as many regional in the House: A Basketball Mem­ hours of rehearsal to be ruined by mounted my soap box to sound- Jersey Symphony Orchestra (NJSO) and louring companies of this in­ oir," which chronicles his passionate sections w h ere lesser ideas w ere high slow pacing, which is quite easy to off. "The executive" responded and their Czech music director nocuous "whodunit" comedy. and avid admiration of the Knickv lighted. fix. There is a simple exercise that is that no limits are placed on the Zdenek Macal are currently in the I he ultimate tragedy in the evolv­ WCP is a terrific company with When the previews and the trail­ taught in most acting schools that t throes of their winter Tchaikovsky enormous potential und has presented ers come across our television and performers - how they dress, what ing sonata structure of the movement am aware of, and it is called a "speed festival — u month of Tchaikovsky came with the impotent culmination some absolutely wonderful work, : mot ie screens and the t nice informs they say or how they express them­ through." programming: concerts, sympo­ particularly the recent Ballyhoo, that the film is "A Spike le e Joint." selves. She questioned my "un­ of not one, hut of both “tragic Ilf Prior to a live performance, Ihe siums, films and commentary. For which I admit is a tough act to follow. We know we are in for something founded accusations" and said she perorations: one at the capitulation, actors are asked to "speed through" the passionate musical enthusiast or und the other which clinched the The current production of A Shot Spellbinding. Our preconceptions did not consider Miss Brit's per­ the play, not stopping to think, not romantic musician, too much in the Pork gives unrearnest try. but, w ill he called into question, our hi- formance pornographic in nature. coda"!Joseph Horowitz). taking unnecessary pauses, juM hast*' Tchaikovsky can never he enough. These recapitulation statements, unfortunately, the play never quite . uses will la* abolished and our con- Unfounded? Well, God gave me The Great One’s writing is im­ Continued on I’age IS manages to reach the level of profes­ ( tmlinued on Page IS > sciences will come alive with aw arc­ two eyes and sound judgment, a mense, charged with emotion, tech­ hness and social responsibility. spine and morals. Guess that nically challenging, superbly orches­ I Nob, that's genius. doesn't count, huh? trated. and devustutingly intimate. Concertgoers at the State Theater in New Brunswick this past Sunday had the chance to hear the NJSO perforin an all Tchaikovsky concert Volunteers Need for Teen Arts including the Hamlet FantasyOver­ ture, the Variations on a Rococo Theme and the Fourth Symphony, Festival Sponsored by County The NJSO received a rousing cheer ELIZABETH The Union ists in every discipline - visual from the packed audience, which County Teen Arts Festival, spon­ arts, music, creative writing, the­ they deserved. sored by the Union County Board ater and dance,” stated Freeholder But. as the musically savvy in the of Chosen Freeholders and the Mary P. Ruotolo, liaison to the crowd knew, had Macal the presence Division of Cultural and Heritage Cultural and Heritage Programs of mind and initialive to really go for Affairs, Department of Economic Advisory Board. the gold, he could have literally Development, is a two-day cel­ “Volunteers are needed to assist brought the house down. ebration of the arts held annually artists with workshops, manage Either he hus lost his enthusiasm at Union County College in performance sites and staff infor­ for this post, doesn't fully compre­ $ Cranford. mation stations," she added. “We hend the work, or just doesn’t have CHAMBER MUSIC SERIES The event, which is scheduled appreciate the invaluable assis­ what il lakes to cut it in the shadow of ftVr March 14 and 15, is open to all tance of our county residents with the New York Philharmonic. Macal 2000-2001 21st Season students from public, private and this exciting program." did not show Ihe public what real parochial middle and high schools For more information, please Tchaikovsky should sound like in the county. call the Union County Division of The following analysis is offered “At the festival, some 3(XX) stu­ Cultural and Heritage Affairs at for the musicians of the NJSO. Any­ one else brave enough to hear the Ani Kavafian, Violin, dents participate in performances 633 Pearl Street. Elizabeth 07202, critiquing seminars, master classes (908) 558-2550. Relay users may truth is also welcome to listen in. and workshops with a staff of more call (800) 852-7899 or e-mail The Fourth Symphony should scream! How was Ihe audience and and Carter Brey, Cello than four dozen professional art­ [email protected]. more importantly, Tchaikovsky let down? Let us count the ways, from merely the First movement, which invite you to join them on Coiniiit] ZNext1 Week was glossed over. Tchaikovsky considered this First SUNDAY, JANUARY 28 Bill Burt reviews Lime in Westfield * Andy Goldenberg bends his movement as the symphony’s best ear toward Everlounge * David Palladino interviews UMOJA and most complicated — a move­ Dance Company * Michelle H. LePoidevin gives MTV kudos (and ment that represented new techniques M APLEW O OD ,i MO PM. WESTFIELD at 7 30 RM that doesn’t happen often) ______and form. The emotional spontane­ MORROW MBTIIODIST CHURCH TEMPLE EMANU-EL ity and mood cannot be understated. 600 Ridgewood Rond 756 Hast Broad Street Macal’s rendition however, has no Delicious Maple Sugar Demonstrations edge. The omnipresent fate motif, was SPECIAL GUEST ARTISTS Cm Tan at Reeires-Reed Arkoretum played far too politely by Ihe horns SUMMIT - Reeves-Reed tests will be available, as well as hot — the opening “attack" came across Arboretum's Annual Maple Sugaring apple eider, coffee and donuts. as warm and round. Hardly the biting Ida Kavafian, Violin family event will be held on Saturday, The Garden Shop at the arboretum harshness of fate that Tchaikovsky February 24. at the arboretum located will be open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. had in mind. Harsh reality was repre- at 165 Hobart Avenue. Summit. To register for the program, please scntedquickly thereafter hy the trum­ Tara Helen O'Connor, Piute Rain, snow or shine, the event will call (908) 273-8787. pets, who came in like steel, hut even be held. Pre-registration is required. Reeves-Reed Arboretum is a national they lacked an open throated inten­ Daniel Pkillips, Violin The entrance fee is $5 per person. and slate historic site specializing in sity. Children under 2 are admitted for free. environmental education. All horn parts, which abound in Demonstrations will be held at 9 a m.. 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their goodies home or to a party when tt comes from My Town. t a u t S c h o o l G a l l e r y T omabulo Art Gallery Be s t S ummer Ca m p Union C ounty college Westfield y C ranford C ampus Westfield Since 197.1, the Tomasulo Art Gallery has been provid- Volunteers and staff members at the Westfield Y supply a creative, secure and ug a vast array of exhibitions which have challenged the caring environment beyond compare for summer camp participants, ninds of the college's students, as well as members of Ihc BEST O F communities Such an exhibit, "Overcoming Hatred: Creat- e l . d , S c o t c h p l a i n s , F a n w o o d , M ountainside b e s t a f t e r m o v i e h a n g o u t Starbucks ug Community" will help encourage civility in our society Westfield i artwork and photography on loan from the New trough Now that Friendly's has left Mountainside. Starbucks has become Ihe trcndicst leraey State Museum ot Th* WwltokJ LMdM/Th* Tim** spot near the Rialto Theatre to discuss ihe flick you jusl enjoyed. Be s t Community gallery Be s t N ursery ^ _____/ Juxtapose Gallery ME Parker Greenhouses Farm & Garden Center Westfield Owner Gem Gildea has created her own master­ Scotch Plains piece in downtown Westfield by offering every You could spend a day winding through the aisles of blooms, trees, plants and jy artistic genre and media. From etchings by the specialty garden goods at Parker The Parker staff is qualified to make your home a ( amazing Helen Frank of Springfield to the paint­ Hv MICHELLE H. UPOIDEV1N beautifully landscaped castle. ings by legendary Harry Devlin of Mountainside. AND MELISSA BKTKOWSKI Spindly WniltR )->' WntfuilJ 1**1" »nd The lim it e s t hom eto w n u c c e ss tory Juxtapose is diverse, welcoming and inspiring. B S S Everyone wants to be notable. With this in mind, the A&E section Meryl Bezrutczyk Be s t Cultural Grou p of The and has done extensive research Scotch Plains Scotch plains-Fanwood UNICO Westfield I-trader The Times to compose this listing of the cream o f the crop o f culture in our When Meryl takes Ihe stage, a star is bom and reborn over and over again. ’National Chapter Currently studying at Wagner College in New York, she continues to make Scotch Scotch Plains coverage area. Plains proud. Tirelessly defining the organization's motto, Our sincere appreciation and respect are offered to all o f those "Service Above Seif” this UNICO chapter is a “Best Of" recipients who make our communities as individual as Mo s t Misse d S tore boon to the community through its fundraising Elm Delicatessen efforts and promotion of Italian heritage. The they are. W estfield annual Italian Festival is a fine example of the Without further ado, we present our honorees. Once Timmy and Angela DeRuheis closed up the Elm Deli, lunch was never the group's preservation and celebration of the hearty same. What more can wc say? culture. Be s t m u sical En sem ble B e s t Hair S a l o n and his helpful staff assist visitors in W estfield Symphony Orchestra Martin Richard Salon customizing their selections. W estfield Westfield Undeniably Ihc supreme representation of classical music al its finest. Maestro Be s t Ch in e se fo o d If the imaginative window displays don’t knock your socks Wroe and the WSO ensemble never fail their audiences. off, the state-of-the art hair design techniques certainly will. Hunan Wok Westfield Be s t Ba g e ls Be s t m anicure While Chinese restaurants arc always plen­ Bagel C hateau Flip 10 Perfect Nails tiful, die mosl ample portions and flavorful W estfield Scotch Plains A woman is never fully accessorized until she has the perfect manicure to show Chinese fare are found at Hunan Wok. Come in hungry, go home sluffed. The staff at Bagel Chateau in Westfield know how to make a true hagel sandwich at its finest. Plenty of fresh toppings bursting from off to colleagues, acquaintances and admir­ B e s t F l o r i s t fresh baked bagels make this store a gastronomic landmark ers. The Flip 10 crew crafts the most elegant Bunches Flower Company nails with precision and style. W estfield BEST TOWN ICON Be s t Go l f Co urse Exolic fresh flowers are forever in full Millennium Clock Baltusrol Golf C lub bloom al Bunches. More importantly, the Fanw ood Springfield caring assislancc offered by Manager Vir­ There she stands, statuesque in the moonlight or the glow of the sun - the Leader/Times Sports Editor David B. ginia Zreibie and her team go beyond the call of duly. Millennium Clock in Fanwood. It s more than just a time teller, it's a beacon for the Corbin highly recommends Baltusrol as the borough. premier spot for golf enthusiasts. Be s t Ar v s a n s Nell and Austin Goodwin BEST CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION BESTPASHIONPQRWARD BOUTIQUE Beautiful Things Emmanuel Cancer Foundation Nirvana Scotch plains Scotch plains Westfield These dynamos, who are the owners of Beautiful Things The generous folks at the Emmanuel Cancer Foundation aren't The most eclectic, youthful and trendy afraid to reach out and touch the hearts of children from infancy to 18 fashions are gracing the windows and display in Scotch Plains, wave their own kind of magic wand when years of age suffering from cancer. The group also provides a sturdy racks ut Nirvuna. Your purchases are placed it comes to the intricate specially pieces ihey craft for in special vellum shopping bags which make appreciative customers. foundation for families of cancer patients, reaching through four the shopper look even more stylin' than when counties in New Jersey. Be s t Community Park they walked in. Tamaques Park Be s t Young a r t is t Be s t S tationer Westfield Jocelyn Arlington Lancaster's, LTD. Tamaques Purk in Westfield is Ihe most lush green arena Westfield Westfield for all kinds of activities in our communities. There’s room Jocelyn is fearlessly creative and her artwork is a joy to appreciate. Elegant and exquisitely designed, Dave Sutter and his personnel at Lancaster's, for everyone. Mentored by one of Westfield's premier artists, Francesca Azzara, LTD. calm jittery brides with gorgeous invitations, welcome newborn babes with Jocelyn has the skill to achieve all things. beautiful announcements, and usher in the seasons with creative stationery. Each Be s t S a l e s S taff piece becomes a keepsake. Gerardo verdugo and Christopher BEST ADULT ARTIST KU Donald David Be s t sch o o l program Galleria West Scotch Plains DECA, Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School C hapter Westfield Donald David’s penchant for the classic and his meticulous technique of transfer­ Scotch Plains Polite und courteous, Verdugo and KU are also well-versed on all lypes of art and ring photograph to painting is simply magical. Guardian angels and entrepreneurs - these words aptly describe the role of each framing. As their store expands, they strive to provide unique programs to interest member of DECA at Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School. Throughout the year, Be s t Cultural Program art enthusiasts. DECA meets the needs of those less fortunate and confers with top officials regarding Cultural Arts at the Patricia M. Kuran Cultural Arts dtp global economy at the White House. The sky is the limit Be s t Ba b y go o d s/G if t s C enter lor these intellectual powerhouses with big hearts. Mother a Baby Company Fanw ood Harvesting (he skills of some of our BEST SOUP Westfield If you're expecting a bundle of joy, you won't be disappointed most talented poets, writers and cultural Minestrone at Ferraro's Restaurant with the array of baby goods at this latesl Westfield shop. groups in the area, programs offered al the W estfield Arts Center bring the community together Nobody makes a hearty bowl of minestrone like Anna Be s t Mu sse ls in an appreciation for the arts. Ferraro. Brimming with the most fresh veggies and a Green Shell Mussels satisfying broth, her soup is an elixir for whatever ails you Northside Trattoria BEST MUSICIAN und a delectable comfort food rolled into one. Westfield Kassy C iasulli Cooked to perfection, melt in your mouth mussels take a swim in Mountainside Be s t place to propo se a sea of butter und pungent garlic at Northside Traltoria. As gulsy as Madonna and as talented as The Gazebo on the Village Green at Faith Hill, Kassy Ciasulli is guaranteed to Christmas Time Be s t Birthday Sp o t f o r Kid s headline the Grammys some day. She Scotch Plains Theresa's Delight makes the borough and the folks al Gov­ The Village Green in Scotch Plains explodes with vibrant Kenilworth ernor Livingston High School beam with holiday lights, creating the ultimate romantic backdrop for pop­ your own home pride. ping the question und a memory a couple will never forget. The Leader/Times Photographer Ingrid McKinl ighly Vlclorian-style gazebo was constmctcd as u class project by Be s t Celebrity v isit recommend the festive atmosphere ut studenLs from the Union County Vo-Tech School in Scotch Plains. Jane Pauley and Tom Brokaw Theresa’s Delight, hut emphasize that W estfield Be s t Coffeehouse the best place to celebrate a birthday for When MSNBC decided 10 use Westfield High School as the backdrop Ahrre's coffee roastery a child is in his/her own home where the for the "Lessons of Littleton" program, Westfielders were starstruck, W estfield mosl memorable memories are made. especially when Jane and Tom came on the scene. It's where the cool people sip their Joe. The coffee is addiclive, the Be s t Ne w S tore atmosphere is conlagious and the service is exemplary. BEST WRITER Douglas Cosmetics Gertrude Wood estfield B e s t R estaurateurs to w atch W W estfield Michel Bourdeaux and Catherine Alexandrou Models pranced uraund downtown Westfield, offering Young at heart and as sharp as a whip, the author of "Sincerely Yours" C hez Catherine invites to Douglas when it first opened its doors on Central Gertrude Wood defies age while defining literary perfection. W estfield Avenue. Rave reviews have poured in for the shop ever Award winning restaurateur Michel Boutdcaux und Catherine Alexandrou have created since. The selection of goods make it convenient and B e st Histo rical preservation the most reputable dining establishment in our area, with dishes impeccably served like exclusive. Westfield Historical Society works of fine art. One never knows what masterpieces the duo will turn out next. W estfield Be s t Bakery if it's historical, it's worth chronicling and if it’s worth chroni­ Be s t S pecialty Shop My Town Bakery cling. the Westfield Historical Society can tell you anything and Nuts N' Plenty Scotch Plains everything about it. With pride and precision. Westfield's history Scotch Plains That "town bakery" feeling wafts through this shop has been preserved for ages to come by the group's tireless mem­ It’s easy to go nuts with the endless selection of nuts, candies, baskels and trays just as much as the delicious aromas of the fine pastries, bers. at Nuts n' Plenty in Scotch Plains. With attention to every detail, owner Ray Pardon cakes and cookies. You will be proud to bring any of

J udy Blume. Author W estfield Crescent Concerts Renowned author Judy Blume made the Westfield area famous before "Ed” by T h e C h o r a l A rt S o c ie t y o f N e w J e r sey setting some of her novels in its quaint neighborhoods. Music at Crescent Avenue (Presbyterian Church James S. Little-D irector Be s t A c to r s/ a c t r e sse s John P. DOWGIN (Play) as Joe Farkas in The Last Night of Ballyhoo at the Westfield Community Players. Saturday, January 20, 2001 Sandra TOLL (Play) as "Teacher" in Defying Gravity by The Theater at 8:00 p.m. BERHSfEin Project at Union County College. Rich Mc Manna (Musical) as Tommy Albright in WYACT’s production of Brigadoon. ge neral Admission $15.00 CHiCHESTER PSALIHS Abigail Sparling (Musical) as Fiona in WY ACT’s production of Seniors $10,00 • Students $5.00 Brigadoon. BEST DIRECTOR (PLAY) A tie between Mark Spina for The Theater Project at Union County College and “Out of Town” JOE VlERNO for Westfield Community Players. B e s t D i r e c t o r (M u s ic a l ) ITIOZARJ Cynthia Meryl for WYACT. String Quartet BEST A R TS PROGRAM WYACT 9dusic from the classics to jazz. REQuiEm W estfield b e s t C o m m u n it y t h e a t e r o v e r a l l Soloists Chorus O rchestra The Theatre Project S Orlando Wells, violinist; Union C ounty College LAlexandre Soares, violinist; Andi Campbell, Soprano C ranford Sharon Morrison, Alto v Effie Yuen. Violist; - MOST VERSATILE PERFORMER Gary Pate, Tenor Oscar Castillo lHizabeth Cabrera, cellist Dale Livingston, Bass In Brigadoon. The Gay Divorce and What I Did Last Summer. Somerset H ills Advanced Children’s Chorus Be s t Professional theater Trish J oyce-D irector Paper Mill Playhouse Crescent Avenue Presbyterian Church Millburn Watchung Avenue at East Seventh Street • Plainfield, NJ 07060 Satu r d ay, Ja n u a r y 20, 2001 - »:00 P.M . B e s t C r e a t iv e M u l t i t a s k e r Adele Kenny 908-756-2468 T u t P u tiY n iu M Church in Wu t f i*u > Mountain Avxmui at Broad Str u t Fanwood •IS/MO -TlCATT* AVA1LARLR AT THI DOOR For Information Call i M - l M - n ? She's an author, teacher, poet and (according to Theatre Correspondent Kerrianne Handicap Access and Large Print Wh r r lc h a ir Accessible Spellman Cort) all around cooi chick. Programs Available NEWJEHSEV ***** STATE Ronald Thayer Music Director COUNCIL Joanna B. Marsh. David B. Corbin. Kerrianne Spellman Cort, ON THE Alan GaNun • lYes.deni ARTS Ingrid McKinley and Horace R. Corbin contributed to this article.