otch Plains - Fanwood
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otch Plains - Fanwood
PLAINS W B U C SCOTCH PLAIN l Serving Scotch Plains and Fanwood Since 1959 — ins THE TIMES DUIWOOD $• otch Plains - Fanwood [ 0 1 R 38th Y E A r - I S S U E NO. 51-97 ran MOM 232-4407 Thursday, December 18,1997 FIFTY CENTS ni- RECYCLING ASSOCIA TION COMMITS PROJECT FUNDS I nd tin !Xt Merge of Fanwood Boards Okayed;; New Fire Chief to Take Helm Jan. 1; Pending Sidewalk Repairs Discussed IN PARTNBRSHlP...Memb*ra of the Scotch PWuvFwrwood High School Future Business Leaden in Amerfc* Chapter w e pictured io front of the Chubb CorpontWi wortd hesdquwieri, where they took | m t to • project « s p « t of the chapter*! pwtaenWp with Chubb. By SUZETTE STALKER siHci*nr«Umfi,n.nm. During its final regular meeting of the year last Thursday, the Fanwood Borough Council adopted on second reading an ordinance permitting the Planning Board to assume theduties of the Board of Adjustment. The latter board meets for the last time tonight, Thursday, December 18, before being disbanded. Following months of discussion, the governing body introduced its ordinance, which amends the Borough Code, on November 13. Officials maintain that merging the two boards will compensate for a decline in volunteers and appeals, while also saving taxpayer dollars since only COUNCIL DECIDES TO KEEP WELFARE SERVICES LOCAL Township's Sanitary Sewer Project Hits Snag As Contractors Face Three-Year Jail Sentence tractors pad bids, according to the article, and then demanded kickScotch Plains Township's SI.7 backs. Mr. Ahmed was reportedly a million project to upgrade its sani- project manager for Hovsons, and tary sewer system hit a major snag Mr. Loredo was the Director of F K Saturday when officials said they dis- nance for commercial development covered, through an article in The with the company. Ahmed was to begin serving the Star-ledger, that contractors hired for the work were sentenced to three three-yearjail sentence last Friday in Somerset County Jail, according to years in state prison last week. Accordingto the article, the pair of The Star-ledger, while Loredo was former commercial real estate devel- fined on bail in order to continue opers pleaded guilty last February to running the construction company. bribery, extortion and theft in a half- A Superior Court Judge in Somcrville million dollar bid-rigging scheme. denied the two probation. Loredo On Tuesday, thetownshipcouncil, in will serve his prison tern when effect, canceled the agreement with Ahmed is finished with his threesentence. the contractors—who most recently year Mr. Atkins said a consulting engihave been operating as Consolidated neer from KiUiam Associates, the Design andp>"Min» Corooration in h township to oversee By JEANNE WHITNEY SptcuMi WHttmfor V* Tuna RoseUe M i ua www T,.X-. . onmeofficialsdecidewhethertolook at me next three lowest bids on the extensive sewer work. Councilman Martin Marks said Tuesday, "This certainrydrawsintoquestion the ability of the contractor to satisfy our homas E. Atkins any ttttj |IV1W1 u w v . ~ o . — . tors' illegal dealings, saying, "This information was not made available to us in the bidding process. Obviously, the council would not have >ne antaa wun n u w . m v . ™ - . . id been made available to us." Thecc Tbecouncilhandedtbe$l,178,000 contract over to Cons j jntract over to Consolidated just tast week with a resolution at its • • ^nriedaer •--'•" regular meeting. According to The Star-Leager, J Ahmed, 39, of We*hawker, S^ manager, attorney, a council member posal in mid-January that dealt with and the consulting engineer would IUC DIE ]HCtllfG> hear and consider a pleafromCon- Heindicated the report would comsolidated not to drop the contract, if pare the proposed budget with last Consolidated requests it. year'sbudget in a mannerthat would On a separate matter, the council identify trends and major areas of unanimously approved a resolution spending. "We need to get the confor the township to continue to ad- cepts down first," he said, "1 think minister its own welfare assistance. we've spent too much time on deBy September of next year, Union tails, first, in the oast." Township officials estimated an County hopes to have in place a tystem to administer welfare benefits to replace those of towns tlu>t relinquish their welfare progt&inii to the county, under the work First New Jersey measures. Township officials said the governing body was considering sharing welfare administration duties with Fanwood under the state-approved option. approximate $440,000 budget increase over this year's $15.33 tnillioiifiuugii Mr. Atkim said the township collects about 98 percent of its tax dollars every year. He noted there is an IS percent penalty charge on delinquent taxes after the first of the year. On another matter, Councilman WilliamF. McClitttock said the council needed to make "retroactive" aph JhShiFoun- Mayor touched on briefly during the one board attorney will be needed. The council also passed a resolu- governing body's December l \ foi tion confirming that Fanwood will agenda session. Mrs. McGovern said ulnot enter into a contract with the she was planning to send out surveys, Union County Utilities Authority per a request by the Mayor, to ou*r Ax (UCUA) t o participate in the communities tofindoutwhether side- ad authority's tentative deal to lease the walk repairs in those towns were county incinerator to Ogden Martin paid for by the municipalities or by residents. Systems for 25 years. CouncilPresidentBruceH. Walsh, un TheproposaL which wasconceived all who sits on the Public Works Comas a way to retire the $293 million mittee, remarked that officials need debt on the facility; calls for 250,000 tons of garbage to be delivered annu- to look both at sections of the borally to the plant, which Ogden Mar- ough where sidewalks are in need of repair and also at areas where sidetin built and operates. Participating municipalities would walks do not currently exist but taw beguaranteedarateofSSOperton— been recommended for safety reareduced from $83—forthelifeof the sons. Headded, however, Vhaicvcnvi\van agreement, with only cost-of-living increases enacted based on the Con- grant money is available for the work, residents sometimes balk at the placesumer Price Index. of sidewalks along their streets Borough ClerkEleanorMcGoyem ment because of maintenance costs inrevealed that Fanwood cannot sign a volved. Mr. Walshrecommendedthat contract with the UCUA since the procedures forthe placement of sideboroughisoneofsevenUnion County walks be established, on input communities which do not include fixim different sourcesbased within the comcollection in their municipal munity. , and therefore cannot tell Arlene Court resident David where to take their trash. who ran for the Borough Residents contract with haulers for Trumpp, Council on Republican ticket eargarbage collection, and arethenbUted lier thisvear.the congratulated thcDcmoindividually. council later, in. The council's resolution, however, cHnuauijr-uuuuvuMi encourages the UCUA to negotiate the meeting for addressing the sidean agreement with the haulers who walk issue. Noting that he and b i t service Fanwood so that residents runningmate, Joel can benefit from the lower rates, Whitaker, hadCouncilman-elect championed the need Maryanne S. Connelly said. sictaralkrepair&duringtreu camUnder otherbusiness, Councilman for paign, asked "who says the two WUuamEPopulus,Jr, the borough's parties he can't work together?" Fire Commissioner, announced that Robert Sommericb, President o\ Fanwood resident John Piccola, a meFamvood-ScotchPlains Recycling member of theFanwoodFire Departannounced that the asrnentand an employee of the Depart- Association, had made a conuntawinno ment of Public Works, will become sociation thc borough's new Fire Chief on donate $1,010 in recycling proceeds to Fanwood's Channel 35. Thursday, January 1. Representatives of Channel 35, Mr. Piccola, who has been a member ofthe fire department since 1981, which broadcasts regular meetings will succeed currentFircChiefDaniel of the governing body and other Librandy. Councilman Popuhis pubCOHVHUCDOMPAOe » licly thanked Chief Librandy, who he said had "worked quite diligently to bring the Fire Department where it is.. .1 think he gave his heart to this --1 In other business, Mi. Atkins said he would give the council a written preliminary township budget pro- AI -ill l u ni^oA " Scotch Plains-Fanwood District Puts Forth First Ever Special Education Curriculum BySIISANMDVCKMAN leagues. ^.MtrfwiM/rnfnw "By trying to stay as close to the Special education supervisors general education (curriculum) as 4 I l M , DonuK tvwatiWe" he said, "it helps give stuSpecial education supervisors genera ouuwiuv.. V v « . . . — . „ , _ _ Suzanne Flannery and Janet Ramos possible," he said, "it helps give stubroke forthe Ed Scotch dents a sense of accomplishment.'1 nof&)ecial the new ground u and Proficiencies Plains-FanwoodSchoolDistrictwith We are very appreciative of your tion theirpieserUationorSpecialEduca- efforts," added board President Dr. - -... ; „ „ Donald x. Sheldon. "This really is a milestone for us a special education curriculum has and, probably, many districts in the beensetforth,"explaincdMs. Ramos, state," said Dr. Sheldon. who supervises special education at Eleanor McClymonL Interim Dipany, Hovsons. — -•.— the secondary level. rector of Pupil Services, said she Sact for the sewer work incl She emphasized that, while Indi- foresees the Scotch Plains-Fanwood ti Compan vidual Education Plan (DEP) goals document being used as a "model" remain "the heart" of the curricu- around the state. special education in the Scotch The pair admitted helping con- lum, Plains-Fanwood district now parallels the general education standards Holiday Deadlines Told more closely than ever. "Some students will achieve the For Upcoming Issues es some Reaterepiepanngpr^releases for submission for the New Year s w i u S i O u r goaJI is to student) work in that di Dayissueof7fce71messhoiddroaWe Ms Ms rW^ryoverseessnectaledu W o v note that all press releases, piccatibnatSepre-schoolandelementures and letters to the editor must « s o n e wing w|»"~>»•»«,—. tent area," she explained. "It's another thing to tie them all together in a workable document." _. a workable document." Looking ahead to the next regular public meeting tonight, December lft, Superintendent Dr. Carol B. Choye will seek board approval for the SpecialEducauonStandardsand Proficiencies" as presented to the board. A discussion of the individual school report cards i s pending receipt of these documents fiom state officials, The report cards were due Decem- ber3.Thecaidscontaraabreakdown of statistical informationon students successes and on programs offered by districts in a school-by-school by custncis breakdown. SchoolBusinessAdministratorand Board Secretary Matthew Clarke During next WCCK S luccuug, w asked the board to approve adjustboard wul be1997-1998 asked to approve budments in the school get adjustments for September,year as budget theTreasurer's month of August, well asfor the » - ~ M « and anrf During next week's meeting, the CONTINUED ' 'ON M M " *—* SJJteraV Ms- December23, tobecoristderedfw publication in the Thursday, January I, issue. SportS StOi iva •««»•»• «# by 10 a.m. on Monday, Df 29, while obituaries will be accepted up until 5 p.m. that day For added convenience, all cc may be e-mailed to press goleader.com by the above lines. . Pleasenotethatourregulardeaolines will applyforthe issue of Thursday, January 8, which requests regular copy be submitted by Friday at 4 p.m. Sporis stories which occur prior to the weekend must be in by w e Friday deadline. Weekend sports events must be submitted by noon on the Monday prior to the publication dale. Obituaries will be accepted up to 5 p.m. on Tuesdays; beStSeaXgside^^j education peers in the wiplenieirtan W t l i e t f s t r i c t ' s new math and science curricula. will be a special education resource handbook thatwillbe made available to teachers. It will include the alternative strategies sometimes needed "to parallel the mainstream wherever possible," while "always keeping in mind the individual needs of d t " using the DBP S n S s . Flannery and tlwir col- ind TO PREVENT BIRTH pKVECf SLDavM GcwfeU, right, President of Scotch Ptauit-Fin«ood High BOWLING pter of the Future Business leaden of America (PBLA), is ihmn pRMnting a check to beacnt of the M«rch h l ' h « - . i -.. « ^ » m » m ^ t n r or rjevdomeDt for the Man* of Dhne* Birrt) Defectf Foundtrtoa The $2,0S0 Council Eyes Automation For Libraries By JEANNE WHITNEY Specially mum for Tht Tlmts The Scotch Plains Township Council will consider a request fiw. the Borfugh of Fanwood to hook up with the township in its plans to autornatetheScotchPlauisFreePiiblie Library early next year, in order to simultaneously automate the Fanwood Memorial Library. The agreement between the municipalities could reduce the cost of the $180,000 project for Scotch Plains by $10,000 to $20,000, according to officials. The total cost to Fanwood is an estimated $80,000. In coroiderinnthe proposed share. Councilman WttiamF. McClintock, Jr., the governing body's Liaison to the library Board of Trustees, said he was for it, "as 1 slow us down." Officials said long-time Scotch Plains Library Director Norbert Bernstein had conversations with Fanwood's new Library Director, Dan Weiss, about the possibility of working together on the automation and computerization of the libraries. Scotch Plains alone will add 18 I more computer terminals to its library system. Reportedly, it could take up to 18 months to convert the township library's card catalog to the computer system. Residents will be able to search the card catalog on home«ropuler3t!tut»^theu\\crnA when the work is complete. Officials said the township will pay for only about 15 percent oiuve total cost of automating the Scotch Plains library, since the library has. i privatedonaliontunds that witt cover the other 25 percent. Earlier in the month, the council had hoped to move ahead on the automation plan by the end of the year. However, accordin&to Township Manager Thomas E. Atkins, attorneys arranging for an estimated $140,000 bond issue ontheptojecV i advised the council to introduce and adopt the ordinance for the bond issue in the same calendar year, &&\ 1 being 1998. Since the council will not hold another public meeting this year, time tan oui. b£Z18 IW Page 2 flflegtftefo Thursday, December 18,1997 and THE TIMES of Scotch Film - Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION UCC to Hold Spring: Courses Over ITV > COMMISSION TO ADDRESS CONCERNS OF COMMUTERS WestfieId Raritan Group Gains Support of County Freeholders By PAUL J. PEYTON Specially Writttn for The Westfield Leader and The Times ' The Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders officially recognized the effortsoftheWestfield Raritan Valley Line CommuterCommission (WRVLCC) last Thursday and asked that the group move into a lead role in promoting the interests of Union County commuters on the NJ Tjansittrainline. The commission, created earlier this year by Westfield Mayor Thomas C. Jardim, released a detai led report in October regarding concerns ofWestfieldriders on the system including the inconvenience of having to pass through Penn Station in Newark, which they cited as confusing and inefficient. The group's ultimate goal is direct service to midtown Manhattan. While Democrats on the board pushed for passage of the resolution, Republicans wanted to try to avoid forming splinter groups. They said one group with a wider representation for the four counties on the line would be more effective, such as that recently created by Congressmen serving communities along the Raritan Valley Line. - Republican Freeholder Frank H.Lehr, while supporting the efforts of the Westfield commission, failed in an attempt to have the resolution delayed until afterthe Raritan Valley RailCoalitionmeetingthe following day, December 12. That coalition was created by Congressmen Bob Franks, Michael Pappas and Rodney Frelinghuysen. Freeholder Lehr said he believed the coalition could offer a "broader conglomerate" which could have more of an impact than that of a group from Westfield, which has the largest ridership on the line. Democratic FreeholderChairwoman Lindad.Stendersaid she believes with the passage of the resolution, which was sponsored by Democratic Freeholder Caroll. Cohen ofWestfield, the county is sendingamessage that the Westfieldcommission would be in a lead role in representing the interests of Union County riders on the line. According to the resolution, 5,400 commuters from Union County ride daily on theRaritanLine. Freeholder Stender referred to the resolution as a "good first step" for Union County in gaining improvements on the line. Working through the office of County ManagerMichaelJ. Lapolla, the Westfield and Plainfield volunteer commissions would be the lead agencies for the county in creating a separate Raritan Valley group. Republican Freeholder Edwin H. Force saidhe was concerned that each of the other four counties on the line will form their own committees "with their own agenda instead ofworkingoff of one (agenda)." He said this, in effect, "fragments" the coalition put together by the three Congress members. "If we divide ourselves, we'll end up self-destructing," he said. "I think the key is that we have the Congressional delegation on board to get this funding (for supporting the goals of a multi-municipality coalition)." Via: Chairman DanielP.Sullivan,aDcrnocrat, noting that Westfieldhas 1,500riders on the line each day, said he anticipates the WRVLCC will work along with the Congressional coalition. DemocraticFreeholderDonaldGoncalves said he feels the issue is more of "giving power back to the people. "Here is a group of people who decided to unite and move ahead on developing access to Raritan Valley. I say we should support it," he told the board. Freeholder Stender noted that the county can still participate in the Congressional coalition. Republican Freeholder Henry W. Kurz said the board could pass another resolution tonight, Thursday, December 18, to includeadditional information it has learned from last Friday's coalition meeting. In other business, the board approved a resolution to oppose the 260-degree flight path as put into place by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The Freeholders have asked that the current 220-degree heading be preserved as part of instrument readings for departing airplanesfromNewark International Airport. Representatives of the New Jersey Coalition Against Aircraft Noise have said the 260-turn puts air traffic directly over populated areas of Union County. They JUNIORS... We can help raise your scores in Verbal and Math with our strategies and techniques! Classes begin meeting in February on Wed. Thurs or Sunday. (908) 317-2774 WESTFIELD REVIEW, Inc. Mr. Les Jacobsen, Dir. have said the 220 turn places air traffic over the Arthur Kill waterway and commercial areas of the Portsof Elizabeth and Newark. The resolution was sponsored by Freeholder Stender, a former Mayor and Councilwoman in Fanwood, one of the towns which has witnessed an increase in noise from airplanes. The board also supported the efforts of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey in its request that the FAA approve the use of a passenger facility surcharge to financealightraillink to improve service from John F. Kennedy International Airport in Queens to Manhattan. The resolution notes that a "regional approach to transportation and issues will help fostera greater spiritof cooperation between government entities and should help develop support from those outside the County ofUnion for transportation improvements from Newark Airport directly to Union County." Duringthepublicportionofthemeeting, Bob Carson, representing the Concerned Citizens of Union County, a group opposed to the county's incinerator in Rahway, inquired about a resolution regarding me acceptance of solid waste at the facility. In order to improve capacity at the county burner under the free market system, theboard in its resolution authorized that the Union County Utilities Authority could begin entering into agreements with non-Union County communities for disposal at the county burner. The rate will be $50 per ton, the same as that offered to the 21 municipalities in the county. Mr. Carson asked that the county and theUCUAconsider several alternatives to the proposed 25-year lease between the UCUA and Ogden Martin Systems, the builder of the incinerator. The alternatives include looking into the feasibility of defaulting on the remaining $293 million debt on the incinerator, and instituting a more intensified recycling, composting and source reduction plan. Mr. Carson also suggested that the UCUA re-negotiate its pending contract with Ogden Martin so that the county maintains ownership of the incinerator. He accused the state Division of Local Government Services of "blackmailing" the county into entering the long-term "burden." He said the county's previous bondcounsel, McCarter& English, which now represents Warren County, has said counties are not legally responsible for bonds floated by independent utilities authorities. TheUCUA will comebeforc the board tonightfor an amendment to the county's Solid WasteManagementPlan.Thischange will enable the UCUA to enter into voluntary contracts with towns in and outside of the county for sending waste to the Rahway burner. STUDENT CHEFS... Union County Vocational-Technical Schools Culinary Arts students recently prepared IS turkeys for Thanksgiving dinner for PlainfieM senior difaeaa. Chefs Dean Yack and Paul Finn supervised the project Pictured, left to right, are: James Heller of Scotch Plains, Mr. Yack, krystin Bubo of Clark, Erin WUHs or Rahway, Kebha Bennett of Rosette, Mr. Finn and Tnhnwer Lowe of Rahway. Freeholder Board Continues Services to Neediest Citizens The Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders passed resolutions on December 11 that will continue special services for county residents who need them most. Under the resolutions sponsored by Freeholder Carol I. Cohen, the Union County Department ofHuman Services will helppeoplewithdisabilities gain greater self-sufficiency through many forms of support and will provide low-income families with help ranging from comprehensive counseling to cash.assistance. "During thistimeofyear, when the spiritofgiving is paramount, it is very rewarding to be able to continue services that make people's lives a little easier," said Freeholder Cohen. With $432,905 fiomtheNew Jersey Division of Youth and Family Services' (DYFS) Personal Assistance Services Program, approximately 30 peopkwithpnyskalormental impairments who have difficulty walking, seeing, hearing or caring for themselves will receive such assistance as bathing, feeding and dressing, as well as transportation tojobs and training programs. Services will be provided for all of 1998. "Without these services, people with impairments would be unable to caiefbrthemseK«s in theirown homes. Beth Rubel Performs Harp in Throne Musical Beth Rubel, a senior at Westfield High School, performed on hup in a winter musical, From Heaven's Throne at the MiUington Baptist Church.in MilUagtan. The musical took place December 6 and 7, and was under the direction of Ed Czarnecki. Beth has been studying harp for seven years. Wehelpthem maintain their independence, self-sufficiency and self respect," Freeholder Cohen explained. "In addition, we help them leadproductive lives by helping them pursue employment," she stated. Another resolution authorizes Union County Manager Michael J. Lapolla to enter into a contract to utilize$192,627 inNew Jersey Department of Community Aftairs' Community Services Block Grant funds to continue programs for eligible, lowincome Union County residents through September 30,1999. Serving approximately 600 residents, theprogram provides counseling for housing matters, at-risk teenagers, jobs and placement in addition to cash assistance for shelter, home Union County College (UCC) will offer seven of its credit courses over Interactive Television (ITV) during the spring semester to afford students the chance to learn at a college campus convenient to them — vet still interact with classmatesfiomothtr UCC campuses. Instructors will conduct lessons using the college's high technology ITV equipment, by which classes are broadcast to three campuses simultaneously. While based at one location, they will see and talk to students at campuses across Union County as if they wereaUmthesaiwiooro,aocordingto aspokeswornarLDayumeandevening ITV classes are available. Course sectionsoffered via n v f o r the spring semester are: "AfticanAmerican History II;" "Conversational Spanish I; "Introduction to Biology;" "Algebra;" "Beginning Spanish I;" "Psychology of Aging," and "An Introduction to Mathematical Ideas." Forfurther information, pica* call JimKaneat(908) 709-7513. Airman Barnett Set To Spend Holidays On Aircraft Carrier United StatesNavy Airman MUisha S. Barnett, the daughter of Roger A. be deployed to the western Pacific and Indian Oceans aboard the aircraft carrier USSNimitz. A19% graduate ofWestfield High School, shejoined the Navy in May of this year. Airman Barnett isone ofmore than 65,000 sailors, marines and Coast Guanlsmenwhoaresemngtoeircountry away from home during the holidays. Aircraft carriers like the USSNimitz are fotwardder^oyedaroundthe world Under two contracts funded prima- to maintain a United States presence rily through state grants, Community aidproviderapidresponseintimesof Medical Transport, Inc.,ofPrinceton, crisis. will, ftomits Union Townshipoffices, schedule trips, provide operators, Local Students Enter routing and dispatch services for the day-to-day operation of the Union Columbia University County Paratransit System, a special Columbia University welcomed fleet of county-owned vans and buses that provides 200,000 trips annually more than l,400enteringfreshinenin for county residents who are disabled New York City this fall, inaconvocasenior citizens, or who meet income tion ceremony that markedthebeginning of the university's 244th acarequirements. demic year. The contracts—$268,490forroutAmong the new freshmen are ing, scnedulinganddispatchservices, Mandy B. Reichman, Ehrlic T. Lo, and $1,348,992 for drivers and other CyrasMGolsaz—allofScotchPlains operatorservices—willnmrromThurs- and all who attended Scotch Plainsday, January 1, to the end of the year. Fanwood High School. Using the Paratransit System, eliAlso entering the university was gible county residents receive trans- MichaelF. Kru«ofWestfidd,agraduportation to medical appointments, ate ofWestfield High School. workshops, shopping, support groups and to places of employment. "Without this service," Freeholder More County News Cohen said, "many of these people On Page IS would not be able to leave their homes." The Spirit of Y's Men's TVees Your one-stop holiday shopping and entertainment destination! The Spirit of Christmas Present "Welcome Home to Westfield" events are sponsored by Downtown Westfield Corp. and the Westfield Area Chamber of Commerce. For your complete calendar of Westfield holiday events, contact Downtown Westfield Corp., (908) 789-9444, or Westfield Area Chamber of Commerce, (908) 233-3021. Saturday, December 20 The Watson Highlanders Bagpipe Ensemble 11 a.m., E. Broad & Elm Streets (ralndate, 12/21) Chamber Orchestra Concert, 2-3:30 p.m. Presented by New Jersey Workshop for the Arts, 150-152 E. Broad Street Jazz Band Concert, 4-5:30 p.m. Presented by New Jersey Workshop for the Arts 150-152 E. Broad Street Sunday, December 21 Ice Sculpting Contest, 12 p.m Qulmby & Elm Streets SEARCHING FORTHE PERFECT PRESENT? Give The Westfield Gift Available at: Westfield Area Chamber of Commerce 111 Quimby St • 2nd Floor Downtown Westfield Corp. 125 Elm Street - 2nd Floor Summit Bank 173 Elm Street A $25 gift certificate redeemable at over 60 shops and restaurants tnrou hout g Westfield! DOWNTOWN I^KSUHEI CORPORATION A MainStreet Community The tree you trim this Christmas could send a boy to camp next Summer or provide him with a scholarship enabling him to learn to swim or play soccer, basketball or tennis. It could serve a hot meal to an elderly person, or mean financial aid to tots at a day care center. That's the Westfield Y's Men's gift to the community - a tree sale that truly embodies the spirit of Christmas giving. Since 1947, more than $800,000 has been raised for Contact-We-Care, the Diabetes Association, Children's Specialized Hospital, YMCA ofWestfield, Camp Speers Eljabar YMCA, Frost Valley YMCA, and many others. A selection of 2,900 Balsams, Fraser Firs, Scotch Pines and Douglas Firs trucked in from Nova Scotia, Pennsylvania and Michigan are reasonably priced, depending on size, shape and quality. We also have wreaths and garlands. Every dollar of the proceeds goes to youth andcommunity service ELM STREET PLAYGROUND (Corner of Orchard & Elm Streets, Westfield) Mon-Fri: 10am - 9pm Saturdays: 9am - 9pm Sundays 10am - 9pm OPEN NOVEMBER 29 to DECEMBER 24 •••'« A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION THE TIMES of Scotch Plains - Fanwood Thursday, December 18,1997 Page J- Community Players Hold Raffle to Benefit Theater Westfield Community Players (WCP) will hold a fund-raising raffle to benefit the theater. Raffle tickets will be sold at all performancesofOi// of Sight — Out of Murder, I'm Not Rappaport and Romance, Romance, the season's remaining three shows, with the drawing to be held at the group's annual meeting in May. Naomi Yablonsky, coordinator of the troupe's fund-raising efforts, noted that the winner will get two orchestra tickets to an upcoming production at the Paper Mill Playhouse and a $100 gift certificate for Paper Mill'sFM. Kirtn Carnage House restaurant. With a total prize value of almost $2W,only20Otickets will be sold at$5 each, acconjingtoa WCP spokesman To purchase raffle tickets, please call the box office at (908) 232-1221 and leave a message. Winners need not be present to win. HONORED ARTISTS...Thew localresMentawere among 13 artists who J ™ ~ " i " ? 22* ****** " rt « • * " * • •* * • WtaHWd Art As.oci.noo. " " * * « » • * •"« Lfad« K«tar, both of WcstfMd; ' " nd » * * * O 1 " * «<• Blfcen Wllloughby, abo UNITED EFFORT... Participants in the inaugural meeting of the Westfield ^ Community Council, sponsored by the United Fund or Westfield, met recently" to discuss community needs and resources. Pictured, left to right, sr*:" Westfield Mayor Thomas C. Jardhn, Steve Dennis and Rory Sltuggs, West" Held High School Student Council Vice President and President, respectively; Joanne Santorlello, WeatfleM Community Council Chairwoman; Horace R Corbin, Publisher of The Watfuld Leader, and Dr. Jacbe Harris;': guest speaker. Westfield Art Association Announces Award Winners Top honors in the Westfield Art Association Exhibition were recently awarded to S. Allyn Schaeffer of Scotch Plains, who received the Kathryn and Denzil Bush Award for his oil pastel titled "Paddock, MonmouthPark"andtoPhilroMeyer of Totowa, who received the BarnettSitzler Award for his oil painting entitled "Annie's Place." Winnersfrom Westfield were Linda Kolar for her oil entitled "Peeling Potatoes," Shirley Oslislo for her sculpture "Touched by Midas," Eileen Willoughby for heroil entitled "Morristown Arboretum" and George Fritz for his acrylic entitled "Serenity." Otherwinnerswere Harry Devlinof Mountainside fbrhisoilentitled "Gazebo,"MarthaM:nturoofRosellePark for her oil entitled "Tuscany, View from the Boboli Gardens," Burton Longenbach of Clark for his oil en- titled "Silo in Afternoon Light," Darsey Lagergren-Hoelzer of Annandale for her pastel entitled "Morning Times," Richard GroryohannofBelleMeadeforhisoil entitled "Scranton, Sunday Morning," Ralph Garafola of Warren for his oil enutled "Brown's Head Light" and Joseph GriecoofNewYorkCity for his pastel entitled "The Overlook." The member show for oil, pastel, acrylic, sculpture and mixed media garnered 58 entries and was judged oyJohnPhillipOsborneofRingwood. The Town Book Store in Westfield has works by members of the Westfield Art Association for sale. The Westfield Art Association provides exhibits and a program of lectures, demonstraa'onsana workshops dedicated to promoting the fine arts. Forfurther information, please call President Barbara Schwinn at (908) 232-7058. Community Council Members To Look at Local Resources WINTER SCENE...The "Seasons of Mlodowasldn Park" postcard sets a n being offend for sale by The FHrads of MindowasUn Park The packet or eight cards sells for SS and includes photographs of the park hi all seasons. All pnKeedsfhmtheiaksiipportprojectaoveratenbyThePnVndsorMuidowasUn Park who arc dedicatedtothe pmtrvatioa and beautfflcation of the park The postcard seta a n available at BUntworka, 844 South Avenue; Miller-Cory Museum, 615 Mountain Avenue; Periwinkle's Fine Gifts, 9 Ehn Street; Town Book Store, 255 East Broad Street; Rorden Realty, 44 Elm Street, and Williams Nursery, 524 Springfield Avenue. For farther information, please csU Postcard Chairwoman Karyn Tare at (961) 654-9671. College to Sponsor Online Career Services in Spring Union County College students now have a new service available exclusively to them to access a wide variety of employment listings. Called "Jobtrak," the service provides online company information, full-time and part-time employment openings and internship opportunities with a daily update. "Jobtrak" isslatedtobecome available to alumni during the spring semester. Through "Jobtrak," students may also review resume tips, learn employment interview techniques and send their resumes electronically to prospective employers. SING IN THE YEAR... Folk finger Valerie VaHriu wM be • * * inaei •* ers on hand to entertain children during the " 1 R Nlafrt. * • » «irU-ceH «« High School between 3 3 and d 55p.m. 'First Night' Activities Slated For Kids on New Year's Eve The United Fund of Westfield has forces on issues and ideas. announced thata newly formed ComThe Community Council also plans munity Council will bring together to sponsor an annual symposium to representatives from various local discuss/ identify needs and resources groups to facilitate ideas and discuss of Westfielders and additional ways issues about needed resources in the to improve the quality of life for towq community. residents. "The council will be a coalition of In terms of services available !<£agencies, individuals, and service cally, Ms. Santoriello said "a lot OT clubs seeking to improve the quality things are already there. We want to oflifebyincreasingthe use of commu- make the most effective use of those nity resources," said Joanne resources for everyone." Santoriello, a United Fund of WestShe said the theme for this comn field Trustee and head of the Steering munity effort really is "Let's not lei Committee for the Council. any Westfielders fall through the Approximately 75 people attended cracks." an organization meeting to assist in Those wishing to become involved establishing theCommunity Council, with the Community Council are asked among them representatives of reli- to contact the United Fund offices,' gious organizations, thetown's school 301 North Avenue, West, in Westsystem, municipal government, West- field. field- based clubs, and social service agencies. Theideaforthe Community CounThe United Fund of Westfield i s cil came out of a retreat held last year looking to encourage responses from for the United Fund Board of Trust- the community to local needs. The following organizations ale ees. The group formed a Long Range Planning unit, which in turn spon- asking for volunteers and/or donaThe WcstficUTY, needs v £ sored focus groups to determine what tions umeersforitsFirstNightCelebraOop, Westfielders needed in terms of ser- the WestficldFood Pantry needs v £ £vices unteer .._«_.. morning mnrniiw telephone teleohone staffaujd stall ana ^emoonfoodpackers.andpcrsonrt The Community Council initiative Dr. Carniol Named Police Surgeon For Students can conduct a job listings search from any Internet location 24 hours a day, seven days a week with the use of a UCC password. This spring, alumni will not only benefit from the availability of "Jobtrak," but also from a two-day Career Fairfocusing on practical employment assistance. Under the combined sponsorship of the college's Development Office and Counseling Services Office, professionals will conduct career workshops for alumni in resume writing and interviewing techniques. Guest speakers will share their expertise and employers will be on site discuss career and employment according to a Newark specializes in« in rv Camiol h . for iintheSummit The group .Beike- iste for hilThe oliand kith nun call those Snviteatothe initial Community Community Center is looking for v B unteer story tellers for the after-schop» program andapublic relations coonvlnterestod individuals may call the UnitedFundal(908)233-2/1.1. strocturedformworkingthrotightask Dr. Dersh Inducted Into College of Dentists Little Treasures A kxal denial pracOtioncxDr David A. Dash, has been inducted as aFelkwofthelnteinationalCollegeofDentistsatits67thAraiualConvocattonui Wuhingtc^DCcmCWobern. ThewUegepresentedDr^rsh a QUALITY DOLL HOUSES. UNIQUE MINIATURES. AND MORE 120-128 East Broad Street, Westfield, NJ 07090 Over 260 dentists from the United States were initiated into the college at this year's ceremony. Dr Dershmaintainsapnvatedental practice in Westfield. 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W estfieldnj.com_ Qn».654-4100(24hrsj Page 4 g •jfflegtfalh fienbtr Thursday, December 18,1997 A WATCHUNGCOMmJNICAIlONa, IMC PUBKAnON and THE TIMES of Scotch Halm - Fatwood POPCORN" — The Wings of the Dove Not So Fine-Feathered Friends The Official Newspaper of the Town ofWestfield and the County or Union — Established 1890 — Member of the New Jersey Ptem Auociitioo • Member of the National Newspaper AgsociMioo • Periodicab-PMtagePaidatWealfield.NewJeney THE TIMES Official Newspaper of the Township or Scotch Plains and the Borough oTFanwood — Established 1959 — Period icils-PteUge Paid aJScotthPUins, NewJecsey POSTMASTER: SendaddresschangestotheoificesorUienewspapersat P. O. Box 250, Westfleld, New Jersey 07091 THE LEADER THE TIMES P.O. Box 250 P.O. Box 368 50 Ehn Street, Watted, NJ. 07091 Scotch Plaint, NJ. 07076 (908) 232-4407 • Fai: (908) 232-0473 (908) 232-4407 • Fax: (908) 232-0473 E-mail: [email protected] PUBLISHED EVERY THURSDAY BY WATCHUNGCOMMUSICATIONS, INC Horace R.CorMn G.IIS.Corbin PUBLISHER GENUAL MANAGE* Paul J.Peyton Suzette Stalker Joanna B. Marsh ASSISTANT EOTOH lUKKETING DOtECTO* MANAGING EDTTOK KarenM. Hinds David B.Corbin OFFICE MANAGE* SPOUTS SUBSCRIPTION PRICE THE WESTFIELD LEADER* THE TIMES One-year subscription in county $20 One-year subscription out-of-couoty $24 One-year college (September to May) $16 Town Ordinance Gives Communities Basis to Follow on Cellular Towers At its meeting on Tuesday, December 16, the Westfield Town Council is expected to enact a law which will regulate cellular telecommunications antennas and towers in the town. In the age of pagers, cell phones and other wireless communication technology, the question is no longer "iF' cell ..phone providers will seek to construct towers and antennas in our communities but "when." The ordinance, officially introduced by the Westfield council on December 2, is expected to become La model to follow as towns try to cope with the increasing proliferation of these types of communication equipment. •;: According to the "resident expert" on cellular communication on the Westfield council, Councilman Neil F. Sullivan, Jr., it is estimated that there are between 17,000 and 22,OOOcelhilarantennasor sites nationwide. New technology, called personal communications services, or PCS, uses less power and has a shorter range than its analog predecessors — thus towers and antennas in the future will have to be closer together which, of course, will necessitate the need for significantly more antennas. Since the Federal Communications Commission does not allow municipalities to prevent cellular towers and antennas from entering the communities, the question becomes how can towns locate these structures so as not to create an unsightly mess in the community—yet without infringing on the companies' Constitutional rights as cellular communications providers? Three such companies - Nextel, Sprint and Bell Atlantic Mobile have reached or are nearing agreements to put antennas on buildings in town. Sprint recently was approved for, and has installed, an antenna on Prospect Arms, a 1920s vintage apartment building located behind Edwards Super Foods Store at Cowperthwaite Place. Nextel has reached an agreement but has yet to install its antenna at the same location. Meanwhile, Bell Atlantic Mobile is seeking to installacellular antenna on the steeple on the First United Methodist Church. With the absence of an ordinance, the town up until now has been approving these applications administratively. It is anticipated that Comcast (currently in negotiations with the town for a new cable TV contract) and OmniPoint will want to mount antennas in Westfield — meaning six providers could soon be in town. ; If the ordinance is adopted, future applications ; will be heard by the Planning Board as conditional use cases. As part of the proposed ordinance, providers will have to first show proof they could not put an antenna on an existing tower before the : board would grant permission for construction of a : new structure. Providers of cellular telephones and ; other wireless communications will be required to contact the owners of buildings in town where antennas can be mounted before requesting to • construct an actual tower. The applicant will also have to allow co-existence of antennas from at [ least three additional providers on their tower. Currently, Public Service Electric & Gas Co. has a substation on Rahway Avenue which could be used to mount antennas. There are also towers of 100 feet in height along the railroad tracks which are used for high tension wires. These towers, through this ordinance, could also be used to mount antennae* Under the Westfield ordinance, cellular towers, o f a maximum 12S feet in height, could only be located on the far northeast and southwest corners of the town—on the Springfield and Scotch Plains borders. In non-residential zones in the center o f town, these structures would be restricted to being mounted atop buildings of at least 45 feet in height. Antennas can be located on the top of mufti-story buildings (of at least 45 feet in height) and on top of churches in residential zones. Mufti-family housing with at least five dwelling units may mount antennas on the roof providing the building is 45 feet in height, or approximately two-and-a-half stories. Freestanding antennas can be a maximum of 125 feet in height in office zones, located on the outskirts of town, and 45 feet in height in the commercial and general business zones. In the latter case, these antennas can be located to abut the railroad tracks that run through the center of town. The ordinance will enable the town to use townowned buildings, or have a tower build based on the town government's specifications. Both of these scenarios would give tte town evra more c o n t ^ location of cellular equipment and create more opportunity to handle additional requests for antennas. While generating additional revenue for the town, which could be used in a number of different areas — such as toward improvements to the town parks — the tower could help improve public safety transmission for the police, fire and rescue squad communications. Currently, the two antennae in town are located on the rooftops of buildings in the downtown area. All antennae must comply with federal regulations of electromagnetic radiation levels, with applicants required to demonstrate continued compliance every two years thereafter. to its ordinance, Westfield has given telecommunications firms every opportunity to construct towers and install antennas—theyjust cannot put them wherever they choose. A 120-foot tower in downtown Westfield would clearly stand out as the tallest structure in town, which is not what this town needs. We encourage other communities, including Scotch Plains and Fanwood, to take a look at the Westfield ordinance to see how it might work in their communities. The key is to try to get the towers to blend into the town as much as possible rather than becoming unattractive poles sticking out of the ground. Hopefully, Westfield's ordinance will stand as an example on how to effectively deal with cellular towers and antennas in the future. Letters to the Editor J Red Cross, Community Remember Military Personnel Stationed Abroad During the holiday season, our hearts and minds turn to thoughts of home, fam• ily and friends gathered together to celebrate; however, military personnel are ; not able to enjoy being "home" for the 'holidays because they are stationed in ' many distant lands such as Bosnia, Hun: gary and Kuwait. ; The generosity and kindness of many ' people in our community was evident again . this year as the Westfield/Mountainside Red Cross sponsored the TROOPS (To Remember Our Overseas Personnel This Season) project to send holiday items, drink mixes, food snacks, books, games, ; videos and many other assorted herns to • those stationed far from home. This project was accomplished through .the coordination and cooperation from Girl Scout Troop No. 540 with Nancy Kiclar, leader; Troop No. 482, Kathy Cilmartin, leader, and Troop No. 430, .'Allison Jacob, leader, in Westfield, and Mary Daly's Fifth grade class from McKinlcy Elementary School. "Forty-eight cartons were packed and shipped to the APO in New York and forwarded overseas, and what a gift for those service personnel—to receive something from home during this season. On behalf of the recipients who will receive the items, many thanks to the Scouts and Ms. Daly's class, and happy holidays from them. Gail P. Moffett Eiecutive Director Westfltld/MountainsMc Chapter American Red Crota POLICY ON LETTERS All letters to the Editor street ndciress and a dny11 m e telephone numbc r so n u t h o i s mny be verified. All l e t t e r s m e subject to editmcj due to space l i m i t a t i o n s and s t y l e . The deadline for letters is Friday by 4 p.m.. if they are to appear in the following issue. AMISTAD-R 12/19 12/20&21 12/22&23 12/24 12/25 4:00-7:00-9:55 1:00-4:00-7:00-9:55 7:00-9:45 1:00.4:00-7:00 1:00-4:00-7:00-9:55 HOME ALONE 3 - PG 12/19 5:10-7:15-9:30 12/20&21 12:40-2:55-5:107:15-9:3€ 12/22&23 7:15-9:30 12/24 12:40-2:55-5:107:15 12/25 12:40-2:55-5:107:15-9:30| THE ICE STORM - R 12/19 12/20&21 12/22&23 12/24 12/25 5:00-7:25-9:45 2:45-5:00-7:25-9:45 7:25-9:30 2:45-5:00-7:25 2:45-5:00.7:25-9:45 Riiillo \ I o \ i r By Michaels. Goldberger 3 popcorn* If it were any more sensitive, The Wings of the Dave would chafe. Adapted from the Henry James novel by screenwriter Hossein Amini and directed by Iain SofUey, the meticulously icted, psychologically driven effort is 60 percent art film, 25 percent coitiune drama, and IS percent travelogue. When (he high-mannered tale of love and deception takes a voluptuous turn midway through the proceedings, romantically inspired location filming in Venice differentiates the heady endeavor from the usual drawing room exercise, though that's where it starts. Meet Kate Croy, a designing lass exquisitely played by Helena Bonham Carter. Her beauty is matched only by her cunning. It's how she has to be, or so her profound desperation would leave you to believe. After all, she's the quintessential poorrelation,and London circa 1910 isn't exactly swarming with job opportunities for women. With no great expectations in sight and a sick sot for a Dad, it behooves Kate to do as rich Auntie Maude (Charlotte Rampling) says. Problem is, of course, she bves Merlon Densher, handsome rake and idealistic journalist intelligently portrayed by Linus Roadie. And, no surprise again, trie crusading Mr. Densher is hardly well heeled. The willful Miss Croy is forbidden from seeing him, atriskoflosing her equally headstrong aunt's patronage. Kategiuo^gry breaks it off, ropmgagainst hope that fate will somehow intertwine their lovelorn souls again. Fate doesn't take long, soon arriving in the personage of Millie Theale (Alison Elliott), Kate's wealthy antithesis from the United States. As one wag at a cocktail reception for the heiress observes, "She'd be the queen in America, if they had one." Anxious to spy his delinquent love, Merton latches onto an invited guest and happens on the scene. The taboo relationship is I C K V ^ and there's a wicked twist in the offing — that is, once the troika become familiar enough to firm a proper love triangle. First, all three become last friends, in rather short order at that; but Millie quickly reserves a special place in her heart fir Merton. Whenever MUKe inquires, Kate and Merton, ever-socautious, contend that they are merely old friends. Becoming their willing benefactor, the affluent American bankrolls a romantic sojourn to Venice. Aunt Maude is nonplused. For the time being, Kate has found a new patron. Unbeknownst to Millie, Kate discov- Deadline era a sadly compromising truth about her fragile young sponsor. It could be a way out for the calculating wench. Just how guilty Kate feels when she hatches her deceitful little scheme is a matter for conjecture, Henry James style. Righteous Merton's unwitting (or maybe not so unwitting) culpability in the plot may be a bit more complex. The literary father of modern psychology, perhaps author James knew that only a madman truly knows his mind. That the rest of us tread water in a pool of emotional uncertainty. And so it is with the conscience-wracked friends in The Wings of ike Dove. In this highly studied Glm, where plot action is remarkably distilled to subtle facial gestures — real, inferred, or just imagined — the key words are askance, furtive and deliberative. They gain fine visual definition via the eloquent visages of the talented three principals. Though cinematographer Eduardo Sena does a fine job of capturing the haunting uniqueness mat is Venice, the detailed intricacy required to record the aforementioned facial expressions, in tandem with editor Tariq Anwar's peerless effort, represents the real photographic coup. For those overly accustomed to the raucous razzmatazz of Hollywood filmmaking, this sophisticated change of pace might at first fed like being draggedtothe open. But the thrust into a higher gear, a rdnvigorating dollop of culture, pleasantly reminds how good a tonic intellectual cinema can be, given me proper dosage. And it's much tastier than cod liver oil. However, viewers who binge on a steady diet of art films may be stymied. Unlike the mass of Ivory-Merchant films — the Classic Comic books of the movie world—The Wmgs of the Dove co-opts little of that genre's dress-up party pretension. In highlighting the mixed emotions and ambiguity of human relations, director Iain SofUey details the quandary without necessarily making some ostentatious fashion statement That isn't to say that John Beard's production isn't visually appealing; the evening scenes in Venice are particularly enticing. It's just that the thrifty script's emphasis is on less being more. Hence, The fusions with surprisingly little flap and even less flutter. • * • • * The Wings o f the Dove, rated R.isa Miramax Films release directed by lain SofUey and stars Helena Bonham Carter, LinusRoache, andAlisanElliatt Running time: 101 minutes. 'COMMENTING ON UNION C0UNTV Economic Initiatives Boost Quality of Life in County • y LINDA d.STENDER Ym*mmm-v*M*cn*m>Btm*iprr im i l l w This month, my one-year term as Chairwoman of the Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders comes loan end. In January, one of my Freeholder colleagues will assume the Chairmanship and I will remain on the board to continue to serve the approximately 500,000 people who reside in Union County's 21 municipalities. When I was sworn in last January as Chairwoman of the Freeholder Board, I set numerous goals that would enable Union County to continue to be a great place to live, raise a family and operate a business. Recognizing that a vibrant economy is essential to maintain the quality of life we enjoy, I set as another goal the ongoing strengthening of Union County's economy. We nave made major strides to ensure that our county will be a major factor in the local, state, regional, national and global marketplace as we move toward the 21st century. Since its establishment in 1857, Union County has had the competitive advantages o f location and a highly skilled workforce. By our focusing on continued economic development, we have been able to build on these advantages and become the "Gateway" to the New Jersey/New York Metropolitan Area, the world's center of commerce. In this, my final Freeholder Forum of 1997,1 want to cite just a few of the major accomplishments your Board o f Freeholders has done over the past 12 months — achievements that have resulted in unprecedented opportunities for job growth and economic prosperity, factors that are important for the continued quality of life in our county. The newly-created Freeholder Economic Development Committee (headed by Freeholder Donald Goncalves, and comprising Freeholders Carol I. Cohen, Frank H. Lehr and I), defined the economic priorities while carrying out important initiatives. The first-ever Economic Development Department, under the direction of the Deputy County Manager George Devanney, who serves as senior staff person to the Economic Development Committee and the ncwry-appointed Council of Economic Advisors, coordinates the economic nurturing efforts of Kean University's New Jersey Gateway Center for Regional Development, Union County College's Small Business Institute and CenterforAdvanccment,theUnion County Economic Development Corporation, and the Workforce Divestment Board. Conferences and trade missions have extolled the benefits of working in, and doing business with, Union County, in addition to opening markets around the world. An October 13 supplement in The WallStreetJournalpnm<Aedtt»Cmmty as a premier commercial center, while on October 17, Union County sponsored "Transporting Union County into the 21st Century: A Leadership Conference on Economic Development," which featured key local, state and federal representatives, as well as leaders from business and academia. Wcmetwithadelegation from Luxembourg in December to discuss possible trade partnerships, and we signed an agreement earlier in the year with our sibling city, Wcnzhou, China, to generate economic trade, cultural exchange and educational programs. Rail and road projects have been developed to improve our infrastructure JOAJOHNMCOfiSON and ensure the easy movement of people and materials into, out of, and through Union County. The Transportation Development District (TDD) plan, covering the Elizabcthport area and Routes No. 1 and No. 9, is identifying areas in which to upgrade transportation, while reactivating the Rahway Valley Railroad and the Staten bland Railroad. We are also looking to establish the East-West Light Rail Link that will run from Plainfield to Elizabcthport and on to Newark International Airport. Another important accomplishment was the innovative solution to the solid waste crisis, a situation which threatened the Union County incinerator with bankruptcy, posed serious economic stagnation to the county, and could have raised business and residential taxes by forcing residents to pay off the facility's $280 million in bonds. Prompted by the New Jersey Supreme Court's ruling that municipalities were no longer requiredtouse county incinerators, the Freeholder board negotiated a deal with our incinerator's operators to pay off the bonds over 25 years; bring down the cost of incineration for municipalities by 40 percent; and hold increases to the Consumer Price Index. We are currently meeting with our 21 municipalities to gain approval of the plan. While the aforementioned accomplishments in 1997 had deep roots in economic development, the Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders did not forget its obligations to provide quality programs and services mat residents have come to expect. Through our programs, needy people of all ages received job training, health care,counseling, financial assistance, transportation and other services; our streets, neighborhoods and facilities continued to be secure, thanks to our County Police, Sheriff's Office and Division of Corrections; and our parks are recognized around the country as models of recreation and preservation. Without the vision, enthusiasm and energy of my fellow Freeholders and dedicated county employees, none of these achievements would have been possible. We have worked together tirelessly, and we are poised for even greater accomplishments in 1998. We are frequently Mopped in our etymological tracks by common words or expressions that are really quite strange when we examine them carefully. The word deadline isagood example of such words. Everyone hasrecervedand met deadlines in his life without reflecting onthewigmoftruiveiythreateriingworir What is a deadline? Civil War buffs will be surprised to learn that the first use of this word in print was in Loisings' 1868 "History of The Civil War" in which the original sense of deadline was described at follows: "Seventeen feet from the inner stockade was the dcadlineover which no man could pan alive." The current definition is, of course "the latest time by which something must be done or compacted. Incidentally, we hope that we won't be shot if we fail to meet our editor's deadline. Elk Farming May Be New Trend By Louis H. Clark s Do you know what the most expensive meat in the world is? Not ostrich, not buffalo, not kangaroo. It's elk. I've had it out west, and while it's very expensive, it's delicious. Now I discover in a New York Times article that elk farming is a regular business. And here, I thought, they went out and shot elks for dinner when they really farm them. According to the article, elk meat sells for $4.50 a pound, and they talk about usingeverythingonandinapigexceptits squeal. They even sell the buck elk's antlers to Asia at about $40 a pound. The article delicately says it's used there as a health vitamin, body charm, when we all know it's for pollen and is sold by the ounceover there. And an antlerrack weighs from 40 to 100 pounds, so it's no wonder that the numberof elk breeders has grown to 3,000; many of them are former beef farmers, and we all know the hard times beef has fallen upon. Why Wall Street hasn't found this new bonanza, I'll never know. But it will start soon. So, I' ve been wondering how I can get in on the ground floor without falling into the basement. I can't import the meat because even though it* s a growing business, the thousands of elk fanners can sell every bit of meat themselves. Besides, there isn't enough room around here to have an elk farm. It reminds me of my great grandfather, who started a trout farm in New Hampshire where you could just about put your hands in the water and pull out an eightpound trout...an elk weighs too much. Residents Encoiii To Help Clear Snow From Fire Hydrants Paul Batoloro, Chief of the Westfield Fire Department, has urged all Westfield residents to clear mow from fire hydrants near their homes and businesses. Weatfidd has almost 900 hydrants within its boundaries, and the Fire Deportment shovels the a n t around all hydrants, according to the Fin Chief. The process is very time consuming, and it is important that hydrants are cleared quickly, the Fin Chief emphasized. Clearing a nearby hydrant may aid in saving a life or preventing property damage, he said. The Fire Department has started a hydrant marker system. These markers have been placed in selected areas, fa the rutu^ markers willrjeplaced on all hydrants within the municipality during the winter months. To the Editor Gifts to United Fund Help Bring Holiday Cheer All Year Long Peace on earth requires more than good wishes. It nwaiu reaching out to all people. The holiday is a special time to leach out and share our joys by bringing happiness to omen in our community. The 2 0 member agencies of the Westfield United Fund provide year-round services and programs to Westfielden Our agency clients say: • "Thank you for helping me feed my hungry family." • "Thank you for helping my 15-yearold daughter stay aober." • "Thank you for giving my ton a saw and nurturing place to go after school, while I'm still at work." • "Thank you for providing my grandmother with a hot meal every day." •"Thank you for helping me cue for The Westfield Neighborhood Council my mother with Alzheimer's." will offer free beginner lessons in the card • "Thank you for taking me to my game of bridge for men. The lessons will dialysis treatment twice a week." start Wednesday, January 7, and will be All Westfielden are invited to become held from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the part of the caring network by contributing Westfield Neighborhood Council. to to the the United United Fund Fund Campaign. Campaign. One One ff w w 20 vital community agencies These lessons are designed to help men, benefits bf which meet the needs of thousands of whoarenewtothegameofbridge,develop their playing skill. Harold Cohen, Chair- Westfklden and help make WeUfieM • man of the Board of Trustees at the West- better place in which to live and to work field Neighborhood Council, will serve as The United Fund is grateful to the the instructor. many Westfielden who already have conOther lessons for beginners are held on tributed to the 1997 campaign. Those Tuesdays at 12:30 p.m. Lessons for inter- who have not yet sent in a donation are mediate level players are held at 1 p.m. on urged to do so today. The support of each Thursdays. Ail lessons are free and open •nd every WestfieMer is important , From all of us at the United Fund and to the public. Only the Wednesday leson behalf of our agencies, we thank you sons are designed for men. For additional information, please call and wish you a joyful and peaceful holiDorothy Kirkley at (908) 654-3813 or the day season. Westfield Neighborhood Council at (908) James E. Ptofcto 233-2772. The council is located at 127 President, Board of Trust** Cacciola Place. United Fund ofWestrVkl Free Lessons in Bridge Are Offered for Men 3H{e fBtsHielb A WATCHUNC COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Thunday, December 18,1997 %enber and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains - Fanwood Page 5 Mrs. Vernick Urges Unified Raritan Valley Coalition /v. Obtaining one-seat rail service to which ismade upofall fJiemunicipalimidtown Manhattan is vitally impor- ties and counties on the Morris and tant to Westfield and would benefit Essex Lines. They haveooinc together the many residents who ride the and obtained midtown direct rail serRaritan Vblley Line every day, said vice, and communities like Summit Westfield First Ward Councilwoman and Milltmrn are benefiting from this Gail S. Vfemick, inasJatement she read sustained cooperation," Mrs. Vfernick at last week's Town Council meeting. explained. "Midtown direct service will im"We can have it, too, but let's keep prove our property values, and con- politics out of this debate and do the tinue to attract families to our area," right thing byjoining with our neighsaid Councilwoman Vfernick. "But in boring towns and counties in the order to succeed, it is critical that we Raritan Valley Rail Coalition. Morework together with other municipaliover, let's volunteerto house the group ties, counties and commuter groups and be the champion forits continued tobring this service to the entire line." development," Councilwoman Vfernick asserted. "Only with a unified voice will we ultimately achieve our goals," the 'Through this vehicle, we all will be coundlwomanexplained. successful, and Westfield's needs will "Congressmen Bob Franks, be met," she stated. "I urge the coun(Rodney P.) Frelinghuysen and cil and the Mayor to support the (Michael) Pappas have been working Raritan Vfrlley Rail Coalition, and I diligently to develop the Raritan Vfel- urge the council to adopt a resolution ley Coalition, comprising every im- reinforcing this town's commitment pacted community on the Raritan Val- and its willingness to take a leaderley Line. ship role." "Many of Westfield's needs are "Moreover, I recommend the counsharedby every town along the Raritan cil appointaliaisonto thecoalition, so ICE ARTISTS...The annual Ice-sculpting conteit rcturm to Qulmby and Elm Milky line. Wehavemucninconunon thatwemayhavecontinuedinputand Stre«U this Sunday, December 21, at noon. Thli holiday highlight concludes with them, and we should join with regular attendanceat future coalition the "Welcome Home to Wcttflcld" celebration sponsored by Downtown Wwtthem to address our common con- meetings, "concluded Councilwoman (Icld Corporation ind the Wcstflcld Area Chamber of Commerce. Many stores cerns through theexisting coalition," \emick. will be open for eitended evening and Sunday hours. Councilwoman Vfenuck stated. "Westfield needs to be a leader in this coalition. We have the largest BLAST Investors ridership on the line. Moreover, our central location makes us an ideal Receives Top Honors spot to house the coalition. But sadly, Among Clubs in State "Welcome Hometo WestfiekTholiScottish and holiday classics begin- as a town, we have been curiously " day events will culminate this week- ning at 11 a.m. The raindate will be quirt insupportingtheRaritan Vfclley BLAST Investors of Westfield reSunday, December 21. .; ; end with a bagpipe performance and cently received top honors as the Rail CoaliUon." she added. " the annual ice sculpting contest Based in Freehold, the Watson She said, Westfield should not be best investment club in the state of .throughout downtown Westfield. Highlanders ensemble has piped for trying to create parallel groups orcoa- New Jersey at the 1997 Value Line .... On Saturday, December 20, the First Ladies BarbaraBush and Hillary litions, attempting to replicatetheRarilaii Investment Club Awurds. : < • soundofbagpipes will fill the air as the Clinton, as well as in several Irish and \Uley Rail Coalition'sgoalsand objecThe award was presented during Scottish festivals and parades, •Watson Highlanders perform Irish, tives—that "would be detrimental to the annual Congress of the National On December 21, individual and Westfield and to Union County." Association of Investors in Cleveland. team contestants will compete in the Thisfour-year-oldinvestmentclubhas "Again, let me reiterate, the only Family Counseling annual ice-sculpting contest at noon. way we will be successful in getting compiled an excellent record by investElm and Quimby Streets will glisten midtown direct service to Manhattan ing in a diversified portfolio of growth Focus of Workshop with blocks of ice undergoing fantas- on the line willbe through a unified rail stocks, according to BLAST President For CADC Credits tic transformations during this holi- coalition. Mark Swingle, a Westfield resident. The National Council on Alcohol- day highlight. He reported that BLAST Investors "NJ Transit and the New Jersey ism and Drug Dependence (NC ADD) Shoppers are invited to judge for Department ofTransportation willbe maintained a 34.58 percent growth ofllnionCounty will offer a workshop themselves while taking advantage of forced to listen to us so long as we rate between May 2, 1996 and April entitled "Family Counseling" tomor- extended Sunday hours at stores haveonry one voice. Moreover, it will 30 of this year. row, Friday, December 19, at the throughout downtown. Blast Investors was started in 1993 significantly improve ourchances for NCADDoffices at 300 North Avenue, Sponsored by the Downtown West- getting our fair share of state and by Westfield residents Mary Caye East, in Westfieldfrorn9a.rn.to4p.ni. fieldCorporation(DWC) and the West- federal transportation funding. McCourt and Lori Gormley. By gath.'. The course will cover family sys- field Area Chamber of Commerce, "For a prime example of how suc- ering friends, family and colleagues, ; terns androle identification and treat- "Welcome Home to Westfield" is the cessful we can be, one only has to they have seen the club grow to 19 _ ment models for dysfunctional fami- fifth annual promotion highlighting people ranging from 29 to 76years old. lies. The course offers six Certified downtown Westfield as a premier look at the Lackawanna Coalition, Alcohol and DnigCounselor (CADC) holiday shopping and entertainment credit hours upon completion. destination, according to DWC 1 The cost o f the course is $50 and spokeswoman Jennifer Jaruzelski. For Treat yourself to a host of wonderful home and ' pre-registration is required. For fiir- further information, please contact garden furnishings at Richard Roberts, Ltd. Choose I ' (her information on upcoming courses the DWC at (908) 789-9444 or the from antiques, wicker, iron furniture, fireplace! and to register, please call (908) 233- Westfield AreaChamberofCommerce equipment, luxurious pillows & throws or our| 8810. at(9O8)233-3O21. incredible selection of designer accent lamps. Ice-Sculpting Contest Coming To Westfield This Saturday HOLIDAY HOURS! Sun 12-5 M-T-F 9-8 CO me lloine to Richard Roberts, UcL /or tlie Holidays. ^ Wed-Thurs 10am-8pm Sat 8:30am-5pm Diehard Roberts, Lid. 375 Park Avenue / Scotch Plains, NJ (Across from the Stage House Inn) (908) 322-5535 214 East Broad Street Westfield, NJ 07090 Mon. - Sat. 10 am to 7 pm • Sun. 12 noon to 5 pin OPIiN Tuesdays & Thursdays untiJ 8pm PLEASE HELP!...Westfleld Firemen's Mutual Benevolent Association numbers are shown sorting non-perishable food items collected for their second annual Holiday Food Drive. However, as shown by the empty cartons, donations are lagging behind last year. Those persons who wish to contribute nonperishable holiday dinner items may drop them offal Fire Headquarters next to the north side train station. Miller-Cory to Celebrate English-Irish Yule Customs The Miller-Cory House Museum will celebrate a traditional English and Irish Christinas on Sunday, December 21, from 2 to 5 p.m. The museum is located at 614 Mountain Avenue in Westfield. The last tour of the historic farmhouse beginsat 4:30 p.m. The observance of Christmas in New Jersey homes during the 18th century depended on the heritage of Ihcfamiry When the first federal census was taken in 1790, the population of New Jersey included English, Dutch, German, Swedish, French, Irish and Scottish settlers. On Sunday, museum volunteers will explain English and Irish Christmas customs while greeting visitors to the farmhouse, which willbe decorated to capture the spirit of Christmas. Sherry andGrcta Langcof Cranford will preparea traditional English and Irish Christinas dinner over the open hearth, using authentic recipes and cooking techniques. Visitors will be able to enjoy taste treats, as prepared by the cooks. Admission to the museum is $2 for adults and 50cents forstudcnls. Children under 6 arc admitted free. The museum will be closed for the holidays on Sunday, December 28, and will reopen on Sunday, January 4, with a visit from La Bcfana. For information about the museum and its schedule of events, please call (908)232-1776. . A good listener is not only . popular everywhere, but after a while he gets to know something. — Wilson Sfibter Zhe Splendor of Zastctk'Difference We've masterfully prepared Tondoori Specialties § Curries to delight the most discriminating palate. You! dncaxr a new adventure when uou dine at Raagini. Thetecjenriarycuisine of Royal Indw comes to life skilfully prepared by our master chefs. 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Jody Mellow, Lucille Finter, Jane MschoiT, Jennie WUttaim, Mary Ann Malloy and Nancy RofT. Missing from thr photograph are Barbara Lrnia, Flip Sbwhan and Lccia DeHaven. Miss Amy C. Flynn and Dr. Randolph Wojcik MR. AND MRS. CHRISTOPHER W. DeMAIO (She is the former Miss Dana Anne Brandety) Mr. and Mrs. James B. Flynn of Westfield have announced the engagement of theirdaughter, Miss Amy Catherine Flynn, to Dr. Randolph Wojcik of Allentown, Pennsylvania. He is thesonof Mr. and Mrs. Randolph P. Wojcik, also of Westfield. The future bride is a 1989 graduate of Westfield High School. She earned a BachelorofScienceDegreeinManageinent from Boston College in 1993, and is employed as an assistant merchandiser for Ann Taylor in New York City. See Her fiance, who also graduatedfrom Westfield High School in 1989, received a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Economics from Dartmouth College inHanover,NewHampshirein 1993. 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Vfsfe oust Boutique ft juice Ban on fumt atop fn anb aek about oan ConponaCe Gift and Employee Incentive Pnognama. Student discounts accepted • Private Rooms w/Showers • 887 Mountain Avenue, Mountainside • (908) 232-1067 (across from Friendly's) Appointments Available Tuesday-Saturday, Wednesday-Friday evenings \"\ Hallmark Boxed Cards—The Perfect A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Miss Dana Anne Brandely, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. David A. Brandely of Westfield, was married on Sunday, May 25, to Christopher W. DeMaio. He is the son of Dr. and Mrs. Joseph DeMaio, also of Westfield. The morning ceremony and the reception took place at the Headquarters Plaza Hotel in Morristown, with the Reverend Peter O'Brien officiating at the nuptials. The bride, who was given in marriage by her father, wore a white wedding gown and carried a bouquet of white roses. Ms. Leigh Hyman of Sarasota, Florida was the maid ofhonor.Shewofcablacksuit and carried a bouquet of long-stemmed white calla lilies. Miss Care Manket and Miss Michelle Manket, both of Westfield, served as the flower girl and the ring bearer, respectively. They wore white dresses, with the flower girl carrying a basket covered with white roses and white rose petals inside, and the ring bearer carrying a pillow covered with white roses. Joseph DeMaio of Bensalem, PennsylAssemblyman Bagger vania, the brother of the bridegroom, was Reveals Office Hours the best man. The ushers were Douglas Brandely of Westfield, Christopher For Saturday, Dec. 20 Brandely of Chicago and Dennis DeMaio of Westfield. The legislative office of Assemblyman Richard H. Bagger will be open to resiThe bride is a 1991 graduate of Westdents of the 22naLegislative District from field High School and attended Florida 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, December Atlantic University in Boca Raton, Florida. 20. Her husband graduated from Westfield In addition to regular business hours on High School in 1990. He attended St. Leo weekdays and one Saturday per month, College in St. Leo, Florida, and Flagler Assemblyman Bagger's office, located at College in St. Augustine, Florida. He is the 203 Elm Street in Westfield, is open from owner of Park Beverage in Scotch Plaint. 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. on Thursdays. A rehearsal dinner was hosted by the The 22nd Legislative District includes parents of the bridegroom at their home. Fanwood, Scotch Plains, Westfield and A bridal shower was given by Mn.P«g Mountainside. ., Zenner and Mrs. Pat Oodek at Mrs. Further information may be obtained Zcnner's home. by calling Assemblyman Bagger's legislaFollowing a wedding trip to Antigua, the tive office at (908) 232-3673. couple reside in Westfield. Mothers Center Announces Open House on January 7 The Mothers' Center, a support groupfor Central New Jersey mothers of children of all ages, will hold an open house on Wednesday, January 7,firom9:30to 11a.m. at the Crescent Avenue Presbyterian Church, located at Watchung Avenue and East Seventh Street in PUinfield. The group's goal is to take the stress out of parenting by offering discussion groups, day and evening workshops, guest speakers, social activities, libraryresourcesand play groups. On-stechildcareisavailableformost daytime activities. Children are invited to attend the openhouseandplay whiletheir mothersrelax, meetMothers' Center members and learn about the group's upcoming activities. Among these activities will be a "Women's Forum," a discussion groupfornew Mothers' Center members, which will begin on Wednesday, January 14. Other weekday morning groups beginning in January include an infant/child first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation class; "Mars and \enus: Together Forever," based on the book by Dr. John Cray; "Are We Having Fun Yetr based on the book by Kay Willis andMaryanneBucknum Brinley; "Make the Connection," Quality Kitchens & Baths A senior English major, Rachelisa 1994 graduate of Scotch PlainsFanwood High School. She is the daughterofSusan and Edward Davis of Fanwood. at least three concerts in 1997-1998 and will perform worksby Schroeder, Bach and Handel. 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Also offered will beSTEP(Systematic Training for Effective Parenting) facilitator training, and a playgroup for toddlers. Child care will be provided during these sessions. TheMothers' Centerweicomesnew members at any time. Anyone who is interested but unable to attend the open house may call (908) 561-1751 formembership information. / ice IIiiIIKIIIY Marble Staircases $ 5 4 . per person plus lax & gratuity HI 908-322-7726 Easy Access I Park & Mountain Ave., Scotch Plains, NJ „,fTb m www.wcddliiBSMlpantuKlii.coni Ktt.ioetv \ AWATCHUWcCoinn)NlCAlTOWStlNC.PtJMJCATTO»l JHeaber and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains - Fanwood N1 TRANSIT PROMISES CHA NHKX Thursday, December 18,1997 WHS Merit Mentors Assist Franklin School Students Raritan Coalition Urges All Towns To Note Concerns Merit Mentors, arelativelynew dub at WestfieldHigh School, is now in its second year. Marilyn Schaeffiwr is the advisor to the service club, which, was founded in the fall of 19%. The mission of this club is to help children in the primary grades to By JASMINE VAS/VVADA The WRVLCC and the RVRC share achieve success in their academic Sprdally Wrimnfnr Vu VltsljirU LttuUr ami The Times the ultimategoal of direct train service subjects, to work up to their potential, In the New Year, Westfield and to Manhattan. Currently, commuters and to gain confidence in their abiliFanwood residents may look forward must switch trains in Newark, often ties through weekly one-on-one tuto an improved commute to Manhat- running to catch a train on a different toring sessions with Westfield High tan. Last Thursday, New Jersey Tran- platform. School students. sit Commissioner John Haleydeclared At Friday's meeting, the RVRC Children at Franklin Elementary 1998 "the year of the Raritan Valley passed a resolution supporting conSchool eithervolunteer orare recomLine," promising more express train tinued funding for the Access to the mended by teachers for the program. service, improved train scheduling, Region's Core (ARC) study. This NEW LOCATION...Chue Manhattan Bankexecutives gathertocut the ribbon They meet with a Merit Mentor tutor better communication and more courstudy has identified the need for a at their new location at 302 Eait Broad Street hi WettfiekL Pictured, lefl to teous employees along the line. right, are: Manual Riot, Branch Manager, Rick Jones, Regional Eiecuttve and one afternoon a week at Franklin new railroad tunnel between New JerSchool to work on any subjects they Senior Vice President for the Tri-State Suburban Region, holding the scissor*; Westfield is the largest station on sey and New York Penn Station which need help with. Westfield Councibnan Neil F. Sullivan, Sr., and Ken Hall, District Manager the Raritan Valley Line, and Westfield would guarantee one-seat service to Last year, 20children at Franklin in and Vice President for the New Jersey Central District residents have been instrumental in Manhattan. grades 1 to 5 were recommended by focusing NJ Transit's attention on the Funds for the ARC study come their teachers fbrthe program, and 20 need for better train service. from the Port Authority of New York high school students worked with The Westfield Raritan Valley Line and New Jersey, NJ Transit, and the them. There are now 30 children at CommuterCommissjon (WRVLCC), Departmentof Transportation and are Franklin and 30 tutors who are part of formed by Mayor Thomas C. Jardim scheduled to cease in the next few Merit Mentors. on behalf of Westfield's NJ Transit weeks. train commuters, has spearheaded Chase Manhattan Bank held a rib- until 5p.m. ManuelRios will remain as The three agencies must meet soon efforts to improve train service along to vote on continued funding, before bon-cutting ceremony this week to the Branch Manager. the Raritan Valley Line. celebrate the relocation of its WestChase executives Rick Jones, Sethe ARC staff is dispersed. In October, the WRVLCC, in coopCongressman Franks told those fiddbranchfiom206EastBroadStreet nior Vice President inchargeof Chase's eration with a similar group in present, "It is my intention on behalf to 302 East Broad Street. Tri-State Suburban Branch Network; Plainfield, submitted adetailed report of all of you to monitor intensely the The new completely-renovated fa- Ken Hall, Vice President in charge of to NJ Transit. In this report, the com- timing of that meeting." cility will have two additional part- Chase'sCentral New Jersey branches; mission outlined thedifficulties comIf ARC is disbanded, efforts to time tellers, one additional customer Mr. Rios, and Westfield Councilman muters face on adaily basisand estab- achieve direct access will lose mo- service representative and a drive-up Neil F. Sullivan, Jr. attended the riblished goals for improved train ser- mentum. teller window which will stay open bon-cutting ceremony. Chase Bank Moves Branch To 302 East Broad Street vice. Thisreportwill now serveasaguidepost for other townships along the Raritan Valley Line, whohave banded together to form the Raritan Valley Rail Coalition (RVRC). United States Congressmen Bob Franks, Rodney Frelinghuysen and Mike Pappas established the RVRC in November to address the need for improved service. In a meeting of the coalition in Bridgewater on December 12, Congressman Franks urged each municipality to engage in an independent effort, cataloguing the concerns and problems which commuters face on a daily basis. He promised to mail a copy of the Westfield report to everyone at the meeting, stating that, "They are the kindsofmodelwewanttofollowaswe ask communities to conduct assessments." •• Once the assessments are completed, a special task force will review the reports and identify the needs that are system wide. The coalition will bring these needs to the attention of NJ Transit and the state Department of Transportation (DOT). NJTransithasnamed Steven Clark, a Fanwood resident, as Project Manager for Customer Service improvements on the Raritan Valley Line. Mr. Clark addressed the group, reporting that NJ Transit staff is available to help communities conduct their assessments. "I want to meet as often as I can with as many aslcan.daytimeornight," he added. $1 And what will happen to the momentum of the Westfield commuter commission, now that a larger one is underway, encompassing towns from Union, Essex, Morris and Somerset Counties? So where does the Westfield Raritan Valley Line Commuter Commission stand? According to Mayor Jardim, "They see themselves as the logical nucleus of efforts along the line. They are a grassroots pressure group, and they' re not going to stop." Rich Andreski, the Westfield delegate to the RVRC agreed, adding "We haven't in any way passed the baton." In October, the WRVLCC submitted a report to NJ Transit of goals for improvingthe traincommutefor Westfield and other towns on the Raritan Valley Line. In the subsequent meeting with transit officials, the commission requested a line by line response to the report. On December 11, Mayor Jardim, founder of the WRVLCC, received a written response from NJ Transit Executive Director Shirley DeLibero. She noted improvements that will be made and explained why other .concerns outlined in the report cannot be addressed at this time. The WRVLCC had identified short-, medium- and long-term goals for improved train service to Manhattan. Commutersurveys had identified a need for more trains during the rush hours and later into the (Sataerone S^ckoot of- Ivludic FUN WITH SCIENCE...Cub Scout Pack No. 673 held a "Science Night" on November 18 at Jefferson Elementary School in Westfield. Each den prepared an eihiWt " The topics ' ranged dfrometo fn " structure ctridty and air pressure to the lit a of cells. Pictured, left to right, are: Jeffrey Bayne, Darek Candelore and John Sawfcld in front of if a poster prepared by Den No. 6 snowing how microscopes are used to study cellular structures. 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Council on th« ArWDtpt. of 5 m . 281 Main Street Millburn. NJ 07041 (973) 467-4688 • Personal Injury Law • Negligence • Issues Relating to Motor Vehicle Accidents JonM. Bramnick Certified Civil Trial Attorney Marcia Lawrence, M.A., author of How To Take The SAT, announces the opening of registration for the only course that teaches you the psychology behind the test that will overcome your fears and help increase your scores. You'll find out how to recognize clues to HOW TO T/OCETHE answers and trick questions, how to deal with multiple choice and math "stumpers," how to digest material quickly and efficiently, how to locate every answer in the reading comprehensive question - every technique and strategy you'll need to raise your scores. SAT When: Beginning Monday, January 12,1998 ECHNIQUES INC. 7-10pm - 8 weeks Where: Temple Emanu-El 756 East Broad St., Westfield FF. Info. Ann Glickman (908) 292-4245 The Presbyterian Church Candlelight Carol Sendee Works by 5ritten, Warlock, bruckner and carols from various lands. Sunday, December 21,1997 - 7:30pm with the Paper Mill Orchestra SUMMER PnoqiiAMS AVAHADIE Riverwalk Plaza 34 Ridgedale Avenue East Hanover, NJ 07936 (973) 428-0405 Iyime Caplan, Proprietor or gift certificate Nationally Certified/Member of AMTA Kindermusik classes for ages 2 to 7 Eclrctic Accents for t h r H o m e ° °.J£L MASSAGE (by appointment) Participating Providers: Oxford Health PUm,AmeriHeaUh. Health & Healing Trust, PA. PiANO - KeyboARd - OnqAN - AccondioN Osrttad * • * « Sminqs ' WoodwiNds - BRASS » VoicE - CuitAR ' DRUMS LESSONS (OR ihe LiAiiNiNq Disubltd 20 Years of CivilTrial & Personal Injury Law Experience. THE BLUE D O 6 E f Center for Muscle Care & Relaxation 114 S. Euclid Avenue • Westfield • 276-4242 Merit Mentors was founded by Elisabeth Gonsalves and Linnea Swenson, both now seniors at WHS Elisabeth has tutored Hebrew and secular subjects to third- and fourthgradechildren for the Mentoring Program at Congregation Beth Israel, and mathematics to middle school children for the National Honor Society at WHS. As a teaching assistant she has worked at Roosevelt Intermediate School in Spanishclass for the FLAG Program, as well as at the Beth Israel Sunday School with 4and 5 year olds Linnea said she has enjoyed helping to organize Merit Mentors, working with her fellow WHS students and tutoring the children from Franklin School. So far, theprogram isonry available to thosechildren whoattend Franklin School, but it is hoped that Merit Mentors will be expanded to include other Westfield elementary schools in the near future, according to a spokeswoman. HELPING HAND... EUubeth Gonsarves, one of the founders of Merit Mentors, a new wrvice chib at Westfield High School, worto with a student from Franklin Elementary School In the background, fellow mentor Zeel Tamboli assists another youngster. eamuueooHPAat n fan. t&e Page 7 The Chancel Choir Die Ch*ncc\ HwibbeW Choir Soloists, Violm, Harp & dr§*n All A r e W e l c o m e - an O l l c r i n g , i<* l O e c e i v e d The Presbyterian Church 140 Mountain Avenue Westfield, NJ 07090 Admitted to New Jersey, New York & Florida Bar (908) 322-7000 PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLC NOTICE NOTICE NOTICE OF MUNICIPAL PROPERTY AUTHORIZED FOR PRIVATE SALE TO ALL PERSONS OWNING REAL PROPERTY CONTIGUOUS THERETO PURSUANT TO N J . S A 40A:12-13(b)S AND 40A:12-13.2. PROPERTY Lot No. 9 in Block No. 6201 MINIMUM BID PRICE $50,000.00 B 0 O E R S SHALL TAKE NOTICE OF THE FOLLOWING: 1. The Township Council of the Townahip of Scotch Plains haa determined that the real property known ae Block No. 6201, Lot No. Qon the Tax Map of the Townahip of Scotch Plaine and commonly known aa 765 Jerusalem Road .Scotch Plains, New Jersey (the •Property-): (a) ia not needed for public uae; and (b) is laea than the minimum aize for development under the zoning ordinances of the Townahip of Scotch Plaine and ia without any capital improvements thereon; and (c) h a * a fair market value of $60,000. 2. The Property ia hereby offered for private sale to all persons owning real property oonUguoua thereto pursuant to the Local Lands and Building Law, N. J.S.A. 40A:1213(bK8) and 40A:12-13.2. The Townahip Council has sot a minimum acceptable Md price of $50,000.00 for the aforesaid Property. The Township Council also hereby requires the purchaaer of the lot to merge it with their adjoining parcel to form one unified parcel by Lot Unification Deed. A copy of the Lot Unification Deed shall be provided to the Townahip Attorney for his review and approval prior to recording. Offers for the Property set forth above may be mads by sealed bid to the Township Manager, aa dealgnaa for the Townahip Council, for • period of twenty (20) days from the data of this Notice (through no later than 4:30 p.m. on said date), at not leas than the minimum acceptable bid price of $50,000.00. A certified or cashier's check in the sum of tan percent (10%) of the bid amount shall accompany any bid. All sealed bids raoaived shall be opened by the Townahip Manager on December 30,1997 at 3:O0 p.m. Except aa otherwise provided herein or by law, and subject to right of the Townahip Council to accept or reject the bid(a) received, the Property shall be sold to the highest qualified bidder from amongst the aforesaid contiguous property owners. TheTownahip Council reserves the righttoreconsider private sale and advertise the Property for public sale, in the manner and to the extent authorized by N.J.S.A. 40:A:12-13(b). Title to the Property ahall be conveyed by Bargain and Sale Deed, With Covenants Againet Grantor Ada, the Property to be described by Lot and Block designation on the Scotch Plains Townahip Tax Map, or such other description furnished by the purchaaer and aoceptable to the Townahip. Payment shall be made at the time of closing by cash or certified check for the balance of the accepted bid price plus recording ooata and costs for a survey and/or title search of the Property, If such survey and/or title search are necessary. 5. The Property la sold in "as ia" condition. No representations are made as to the condition of the Property, and no representations are made aa to the dimension or description of the Property herein. AH descriptions furnished are only furnished for the convenience of prospective purchasers. 6. The sale shad be subject to any and all easements, rights-of-way, covenants, oondttlons and restrictions of record and to such state of facts aa an accurate survey may disclose. The aale shaH be further subject to zoning and other municipal ordinances and applicable state, municipal, county, federal or other statutory provisions. The conditions aa aforesaid ahall be incorporated in the deed of conveyance of the Property and be deemed to be covenants running with the land. The Townahip Council may, by Resolution, waive all or part of the restrictions encompassed in this paragraph. Poaaaialon ahall be delivered upon closing of title. The Township of Scotch Plaine makee no warranties of tills either Implied or express. The Township of Scotch PkMna shall be held harmless from any damages, claims, and/or causes of action whatsoever in the event that the Township is unable to convey marketable title to the Property, subject to the conditions set forth above, lor any reason whatsoever. 2 T — 12/11 ft 12/16/97. The Times Fee: $102.00 8 Thursday, December 18,1997 JMestfielb llgaftgr and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains - Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Dr. Reynold Speetor Named Executive Vice President MUSICALLY-INCLINED... Paul Naoaro and Carolyn KUngcr-Kueter and their itatr teacher* recently attended a aeminar by music teacher, arranger and editor Maurice Himoo, as well as the New Jersey Music Teachen Annual Convention. Pictured, left to right, are Mr. Naizaro, Stephen Shevlino, Deborah Eberts, Mr. Hinson, ML KUnger-Kutter and Janet Fifterer. Music Studio Instructors Attend Seminar, Convention Teachers from the Paul Nazzaro MuskStudioandtheCaiDfynKliflgerKueter Music Studioattendeda seminar November 7 by Maurice Hinson, a music teacher, arranger and editor for Alfred Music Publications. Mr. Hinson introduced his new series, MeettheComposers.'Tliesession featured works by Mozart and Scott Joplin, as well as various selections from the Baroque to Modern eras. Inaddition, Ms. Klinger-Kueterand Mr. Nazzaro attended the New Jersey Music Teachers Annual Convention onNovember22and23at Westminster Choir CollegeofRyder University in Princeton. Some of the workshops they attended were "Step, Skip and Repeat" by the music composer and arranger, Stephen Covello; "Women In Music" by Christine E. Letcher, a graduate of Westminster, and "Everything You Wanted to Know But Were Afraid to Ask: Practice Strategies" by Ingrid Clarfield, also a professor at Westminster. These ideas and approaches will be shared with students of both studios. LPNs Offered New Program For Acquiring RN Status For licensed practical nurses ing the day or on weekends. (LPNs) who wish to gain registered According to Patricia Castaldi, nursing status, Union County Col- Assistant Dean of the Elizabeth General Medical Center School of Nurstered Nursing (RN) program option ing, an LPN can now apply credits designed exclusively for them. earned through the UCC diploma proSpanning a 12 month-period, the gram towards a Registered Nursing program enables graduates of the degree. college's LPN diploma program to Additionally, they can now take apply previously earned credits lo- their second-level courses with other wards an Associate in Science De- LPNsonly, she said, ratherthan studygreeinRegisteredNursing—and still ing with registered nursing students be able to continue working while who have little, if any, practical expegoing back to college. rience in a nursing role. , TheLPN-to-RNoption,whichwill The LPN-to-RN option adapts the begin during the spring semester, student's clinical experience with a applies only to the college's coopera- practical bent by drawing on the LPN's healthcare background, according to theElizabethGeneralMedicalCenter Ms. Castaldi. , School of Nursing. For further information, please call Classes are offered three evenings the college's Admissions Office at ., perweektoenableLPNstoworkdur- (908)709-7500. Dr. Reynold Speetor of Scotch In 1978, he became Director of the Plains hasbeen named Executive Vice Division ofClinical Pharmacology at President ofClinical Sciencesat Merck the University of Iowa and Professor Research Laboratories in Railway. of Internal Medicine andPharmacolDr. Spectorjoined Merck in 1987 as ogy at the same institution. ExecuQveDinxtorofClinical Sciences. In 1991,hewaspromotedtoVicePresi- AAA Offers Safe Rides dentand,in 1994,to Senior VicePiesiDuring Holiday Season dent of Clinical Sciences. He supervises Merck's clinical re- During the holiday season, the New search and biostatistical groups, Jersey Automobile Club Foundation which playacrucial role in the devel- for Safety and Education has issued a opment ofMerckResearchLaborato- reminder to motorists that drinking LAST CALL FOR ALUMNL.Pradiiccn or the upcoming SOth aanual Grut/ nesand licensed-incompounds world- anddrivingdon't mix. The foundation Washington School ihow gathered,felttoright, are: AlUaon Florino, Mary A u wide, except for Japan. urges those who celebrate with alcoKent, director Norma Nome, writer Alice Barbiere, director Joe Mattrek ami In 1991, Dr. Speetor received the hol to have a designated driver. Diane Fithman, producer of The Big Ftve-O. Harry Gold Award fromthe American Since this is not always possible, the Automobile Association of mental Therapeutics for his research America (AAA) offers an Operation and teaching activities. Safe Tow program. If someone beThe award, given once every two comes intoxicated, a concerned friend years, recognized Dr. Spector's re- orrelativemay simply call 1-800- AAA search in the transport of vitamins, HELP and ask for Operation Safe Tow. Practice will soon start for the SOth Thisyear'splay, TheBigFive-O,is natural products and drugs through A service vehicle from AAA will Grant/Washington School show. a musical comedy which was written the blood-brain barrier; studies of the take the driver and his or her vehicle "We're still trying torecruitas many by Alice Barbiere. The show serves as effect of protein in the diet on renal home (within 15 miles) free of charge. alumni from previous plays to be in the Washington School's only tubular function in humans, and work AAA won't tow people to another the opening chorus number and fe- fundraiser, and is put together enwith senior medical students in clini- party. Operation Safe Tow is available male tap. This willbeonaflrst-come, tirely by parent and teacher voluncal pharmacology. 365daysayear, 24hoursaday,toboth first-served basis. Organizers also teers. Dr. Speetor graduated cum laude AAA members and non-members. need alumni to donate or lend their Performances are scheduled for from Harvard University and, subseFounded and funded by AAA mem- costumes," said WashingtonEleinenFriday and Saturday, February 6 and quently, from Yale Medical School in bers, the New Jersey Automobile Club tary School spokeswoman Elizabeth 7,atltoosevelt Intermediate School in 1966. From 1971 to 1978,hestrvedon Foundation for Safety and Education ScoUon. Westfield. the faculty of the Peter Bent Brigham sponsors programs for area residents, Those interestedinparticipatingor JoeMaterekandNormaNemecare Hospital and Harvard Medical School. business and community groups. in lending costumes for the show are directing the show. Producers are asked to call Diane Fishman at (908) Allison Fiorino, Diane Fishman and 232-5950. Mary Ann Kent. Grant/Washington Alumni Sought for Annual Show Westfield «Yf Offers Variety Of Senior Citizen Programs The West6eld';Y,"22l)Clark Street For those who have difficulty gethas announced its activities for se- ting around or choose to exercise in nior citizens, includingfitnesspro- their own home, the "At Nome With grams, social interaction, information the Westfield 'Y'" program is availand trips. able. The "Y" offers exercise classes Interested individuals are invited whichpromotecardiovascularfitness, to visit the Westfield T for a tour. muscle strength and endurance, flex- Staff membersareavailable to answer ibility, balance, reaction time and re- questions. laxation, and which are appropriate Mr. Apruzzi Awarded even for those who have not exercised before, according to a "Y" Juris Doctor Degree spokeswoman. Nicholas R. Apruzzi, 2nd, the son of The PACE class (People With ArPege and Rudy Apruzzi of Westfield, thritis CanExercise), wasdesignedby earned his Juris Doctor Degree from the Arthritis Foundation for people Rutgers School of Law in Newark in May. with arthritis. Done in a chair, this While t student, he served as a summer class worksonmusclestrength, range intern for the Union County Prosecutor's of motion, and teaches participants Office and the New Jersey Attorney how to preserve their joints as they General's Office, as well as being Editorconduct their daily activities. in-Chief of The Rulger s Federalist. Mr. Apruzzi received assistance with Cycling for Seniors is a new "Y" hiseduafon through the Reed LawScholcourse, and is appropriate for indiarship Fund and the Westfield Rotary viduals who are looking for a little moreofachallenge. Thefacility'stwo Club, as well as the Junior Essex Troop. He has since passed the Bar Examinapools are used for swim classes and tions for New Jersey and New York, and arthritis classes (held in the therapeu- is the Legal Mitot of Privacy A American tic pool). Business, Arbor Chamber Players -Early Modern, Romantic and Classical works by duo. Balloonamation • Balloon sculpturists throughout the afternoon and evening. Ballroom Dancing - Instruction and dance with Kelly Vuyovich. Banjo Ragtimers Dixieland Jazz Band • Traditional New Orleans jazz with vocals. Bel Musica • Florence Lazzeri presents nostalgic musical theater favorites with narration. Bob Conrad - One man Holiday Magic show utilizing puppets, magic, ventriloquism, and holiday fun! Carolyn Klinger-Kueter - Wellknown local musician entertains onheraccordian. Craig Babcock • Humorous performer/mime. Full of audience participation-forall ages. it i t e a II e a T n f s V t t J t EARNING THE SILVEfL.Sevcral project! were planned and „ memberi of Edlaon Intermediate School Cadette Girl Scout Troop No. 769 for tfceirGlriScout Silver Award. They iiKliidVd an 85th aiwtonai^rtymlKwor of Giri Scouting, wotidngwhh Brownie Troop No. 478 and compfctmg wvtral -try-Mi," collecting penonal hems for homelm mothen and their babies ajn) KbeduUng "deep water testing" datestosmralate any probtam whUe canoeing or rowing. Pictured, lefttoright,are: front row, Kristin Leigh Meaaina, Jeaafea EUnbeth Boumans and Michelle P. Panagos; back row, Laura C. Avdey, Erin Gibbons, Jessica Lynn Kraemer and Susanne Amanda Schneider. MaiahuE hi Jacqueline Michelle Novfclt Leaden who helped the Giri Scouts complete MM •ward nquiranente are Jean Kraemer and Ann Marie Schneider. Creative Interaction - Improvisational performance using audience participation to create storylines about everyday events. Cynthia Sayer • Internationally acclaimed banjoist, vocalist and ensemble perform hot jazz music of the 1920s and 1930s including old time favorites. Deidre Shea School of Irish Dance Traditional Irish dance. Enter Laughing - An interactive humorprogram for kids of all ages. Like a big "Simon Sez" where there are no losers. Everlounge - Tongue-in-cheek 70's lounge act Friends in Harmony - Barbershop harmony of songs old and new with stories and jokes. George Toenes • "Music for All Comedy Club • Richie Byrne and Tastes" - Benny Goodman, Pete Ron "Yacovetti present stand up Fountain, Cole Porter, Les Brown, comedy routines in a Comedy Club Schubert, Messager and Rabaud. setting. Gerald Fierst - A dynamic theatrical Compleat Shakespeare • Full storyteller who presents a theatrical production of the multicultural program of stories from comedy Compleat Works of Wllm around the world. Shakespr, (Abridged) Reduced to Gymnasium Geography - Hands on one hour! interactive program. Makes geograCountry Western Line Dancing • phy and map skills fun. Limit of 60 Dancing and instruction with Joan people per session. Wright. Hester Street Troupe - Traditional klezmer music and show. Marc Sky - Mindreader, psychic, ESP, extraordinare! Hoot & Annie - Lively and interactive program for all ages. Mila Drurnke • An exciting and versatile singer with band who has Puppetry of Preston Foerder performed at the Bottom Line in New Presentation of Fairy Tales of the York. Brothers Grimy. Jeanne DePodwin • Lively and interactive songfest featuring full audience participation using rhythm instruments. Jersey Shore Calligraphers Guild Calligraphers demonstrating the art of calligraphy. King's Road Swing Band with Cynthia Meryl, Alice Miller and Kate Zogg - "Andrews Sisters" vocalists performing with the Swing Era music for listening and dancing. Molly Barber & Jeannette Ferrell, Sopranos - A tribute to George Gershwin; arias from Porgy and Bess with some famous and not so famous songs. Music Studio Jazz Band • Jazz and Broadway show music from the 1940's thru the 1990's. Musical Club of Westfield • Light Opera Singers • Vocal selections by six singers featuring solos, duets, and ensembles from operetta and light opera. Koto Currents - Traditional & contemporary music for the 13-string Japanese zither featuring former resident Joanna Pecore. Okra Dance Company - Two versatile dancers present dances from different countries around the world with colorful costumes and narration. Larry Brown and Friends - Original and contemporary acoustic folk music. Olympiads Daughters - Acappella women's choir and drums present a variety of musical selections. Magic of Anthony Masi • Magic & mind reading with audience participation-fun for all ages. Ould Ground - Irish traditional performance group. M> Is H PM PSE&G Children's Prograini • t:to Procession Start! '7 'til Midnight Indoor Events Aquaducks - Nationally recognized synchronized swim team. it ot it e, a 9 n THE NEW Y E A R S EVE CELEBRATION WITH SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE. James Pelligrino/Peter Adams Duo • Duo performs music compositions standards, originals, bossa novas, bebop, swing, and blues. • M * Paul Somers Quartet - Local family presents a selection of music for the season. Richard Stillman, The Irish Minstrel • An overview of Irish culture with bagpipes, songs, jigs, reels and stories. Steve Johnson's Magic & Variety Show • Variety show for all ages including magic, juggling, comedy; audience participation with large illusions. Summit Folk Dancers - A variety of folk dances from around the world. The audience is invited to participate. Teens Only • Bouncy Boxing, Rikki Starr Entertainment Continuous DJ's at the Armory. Ron MacCloskey - A one man show that covers the career of Groucho Marx, including the game show, You Bet Your Life. Gladiator joust, Giant Twister, Rocky Mountain Wall Climbing, Continuous Music, Palm Readers, Open Mike, Recyclable Art, at the Westfield Armory and Westfield High School. Ruth Kaye • One-woman musical revue of selections from well-known musical shows. Tender • Former resident Tender Polman performs rock and pop from the 6 0 s and 70s. Sarah Mullen • Celtic harpist performs selections of folk music from around the world. Trixie the Clown - Storyteller in the afternoon and roving clown in the evening. Skylr - Master hypnotist. Recommended for audiences over 16 years of age. Valerie Vaughn • Musical fairytales with creative dramatics Skyline - Danny Weiss performs with the exciting, internationally acclaimed bluegrass group. Westfield Symphony Orchestra Strings - Assorted classical selections. Admission Buttons Are Available From: • Westfield Recreation Department - Town Hall • The Town Boole Store -East Broad Street • The Westfield Leader -Elm Street • The Westfield «Y" - Clark Street • King's Supermarket - Garwood • Rorden Realty -Elm Street FOR MORI , INFORMATION WWW.WKSTI IIXDNJ.COM/I IRSTNK;HI Call (908) 232-8041 A WATCHUWO COMMUNICATIONS, I N G PUBLICATION •jgegtftelft foster and THE TIMES of Scotch Halm - Fanwood Geraldine J. Lang, 91, Scout Leader; Rosarian and Regent at Holy Trinity Or. Robert Rosen, 82, Retired Dentist; Army Captain During World War II Or. Robert Rosen, 82, of Westfield dJcdonSatuiday,Decemberl3,inthe Hospice by the Sea in Boca Raton, Floods. Born in The Bronx, he had lived in Hillside before moving to Westfield. Heatomaintaineda residence in Boca Raton for six years. Dr. RosenhadbeenadentistinNew Jersey for 35 years with offices in Hillside, Elizabeth, Linden and Spotswood, retiring 20 years ago. Before starting his private practices, he had been a dentist with the VeteransAdministrationinNewYork. Hs graduated from St. Louis University School of Dentistry. Dr. Rosen served in the United States Army during World WarD with therankofCaptain. Hewasa50-year memberofthe American Legion. He served on the Hillside Board of HealthandwasamemberoftheProbus andKiwanisofHillsideandthe Young Men'sHebrewClubofEssexCounty. Surviving are his wife of 54 years, of Edison; two daughters, Judith Avergon of Edison and Randeen Klarin of Derwood, Maryland; a brother, Morris Rosen of Deerfield Beach, Florida; a sister, Dorott PesantofDeerfield Beach; five( children, anda great- Graveside services were held on Sunday, December 14, in Beth Israel Cemetery in Woodbridge. Arrangements were handled by the Menorah Chapels at Millburn in Union. Hazel N. Keyser, 72 Hazel NodesKeyser 72, ofDunellen died on Wednesday, December 10, at Muhlehberg Regional Medical Center in Plainfield. BominMiddlesex, she had lived in Bloomsbury before moving to Dunellen 32 years ago. She had been a packer at Gitman Company in Hillsborough for five years before retiring in 1986. Surviving are her husband, Robert Keyser; a daughter, Janet Weniger of Middlesex; two sons, Robert Keyser ofBound BrookandRonaldKeyserof Dunellen, two sisters, Virginia McKimm of Manville and Marion DeFiore of Scotch Plains; five brothers, George Nodes of Frenchtown, Marvin Nodes of Waretown, Ralph Nodesof Vimton, Virginia, Douglass Nodes of Flemington and Wendall Nodes of Alabama, and four grandchildren. Funeral services were held on Friday, December 12, at the Sheenan Funeral Home in Dunellen. DMMnbtrie,1W7 Eugene F. La Fleur, 75, Retiree; Had Worked for American Cyanamid Eugene F. La Fleur, 75, of South Bound Brook died on Tuesday, December9,atSomersetMedical Center inSomerville. BorainPhinfieULMr. La Fleur had lived in South Bound Brook for 50 vioush/hadUvedin North andScotchPlains. Mr. La Fleur had been a chemical operatorat American Cyanamid Corporation in Bridgewater for 42 years before retiringin 1985Hewasamember of the company's 25-Year Club. . Hewaspredeceasedbyadaughter, Beverly A. La Fleur Ptlley, in 1966. Suivivingarehiswifc,AnnaStccker ^La Fleur, twosons,EugeneF. LaFleur, p »Jr. of South Bound Brook and TirnoA. La Fleur of Bound Brook; a SusanL. Paul ofToms River, brothers, Frank La Fleur of ChariesLaFleurofPiscataway I Edward La Fleur of Toms River; sisters Beatrice Penned of j Plains, Dorothy Yuillof South iandltahMartinoofFlorida; andchildren, and two greatIdrea Funeral services were held on Fri/,Decental2,atthelaggart-Cham'berlainFunenlHorneinBouiidBrook. Memorial contributions may be made to the South Bound Brook First Aid Squad, South Bound Brook, 08880. QMwnO«18,1M7 Margaret Sanford, 69 Margaret "Dolly" Sanford, 69, of ScotchPlains, died Saturday, December 13, at home. BominPlaumeld,Mrs. Sanfordlrved in Scotch Plains for 31 years. Snewasahomemaker. Mrs. Sanford was a member of St. Bernard'sRoman Catholic Church in Plainfield and the Nomahegan Swim Club in Westfield for 31 years. Surviving are her husband of 50 years, George B. Sanford, Jr.; a son, George B. Sanford of Plainfield; a daughter, Barbara Jane Sanford of Scotch Plains; a brother, Michael TomaroofPiscataway, and two grandchildren. Services were held yesterday, Wednesday, December 17, at the Scarpo Funeral Home in North Plainfield. A Funeral Mass was held on Wednesday at St. Bernard's Roman Catholic Church. OmmlMr18,1Mf7 George Martin, 88, Former Rotarian; Had Owned Auto Service Business GeoigeMartin,88,ofMountainside died on Tuesday, December 9, at his home. Born in Newark, he had lived in Mountainside for 46 years. Mr. Martin had owned and operated George Martin Auto Service in Union for many years, retiring in the early 1970s. He wasa member ofthe Union Rotary Club. He was predeceased by his wife, IsabdleM. Martin, in 1987. A daughter, Fay Shelly, and a son, Bruce Fllenback, alsoprecedcd him in death. Surviving are a daughter, Cathy Adamek of Westfield; three sons, George E. Martin of Jackson, Joseph Martin of Cranford and Daniel Ellenback of Green Brook; a sister, Josephine Tourison of Point Pleasant; 15 grandchildren, and 16 greatgrandchildren. A memorial service was held on Saturday, December n.attheMemorialFuneralHome, 155 South Avenue, West, in Fanwood. In lieu of flowers, memorial dona- tions may be made to the Center for HopeHospice, 176 Hussa Street, Linden, 07036, or the Mountainside Chapel, 1180 Spruce Drive, Mountainside, 07092. DK»rnlNr1S,1M7 Myrtle Matthews, 84 MyrtleMatthews, 84, of Plainfield died Sunday, December 14, at Muhlenberg Regional Medical Center in Plainfield Born in High Bridge, she had lived most ofher life in Plainfield. Surviving areadaughter,Betty Jane August of Scotch Plains; a sister, Pauline Pasture of Union Beach; two grandchildren, and one great-grandson. Funeral services will be held today, 1hursday,Deceniberl8>attheMemorialFuneralHome, 155 South Avenue inFanwood. Interment will beat Mountain View Cemetery in Cokesbury. DMM*«ie,1M7 Catherine J. Byrnes, 79 Catherine J. (Kilkenny) Byrnes, 79, died Monday at Overlook Hospital in Arthur J. Mitteldorf, 76,fonnerlyof Summit. Born inMoosejaw, Canada, shewas ScotchPlains, diedThursday, December 11, at his home in Pebble Beach, raised inElizabeth and lived thelast41 years in Westfield. California She wasabookkeeper at Children's Bora in Brooklyn, Mr. Mitteldorf lived in Scotch Plains from 1959 to Specialized Hospital in Mountainside 1983. when hcmovedtoPebbfc Beach forayear before retiring in 1974. Prior to that, she had been a salesclerk at He attended Brookly HaynesDepartment Store in Westfield Mr. Mitteldorf work scientist and salwmanagrruntil 1955, for 12 years anda field office planner when he founded Spex Industries, for 18 years at the Prudential Insurwhich designs andmanufacturespre- ance Company in Newark. She wasacommunicantofthe Hoty cision optical devices that are used in univeraty and industrial laboratories Trinity Roman Catholic Church in Westfield. around the world. She was a longtime member of the Mr. Mraektorfwasproficientonthe ceUoandinthe 1960s, heplayed with Westfield Barbershop Boosters. Surviving are her husband, Justin the Plainfield Symphony, and played frequently in string quartets later on. H. Byrnes; two daughters, Patrice He wfl'nta'iwt his musical acuvi- Byrnes ofDerry, New Hampshire and tiesaftermovingtoFebbleBeach, and Mary EllenParzialeofChatham; two worked closely with thcSierraClubon sons, Justin C. Byrnes of Newcastle, issues of water resources and land Delaware and Kevin T. Byrnes of preservation. In 1990, he and his wife, Wilmington, Delaware; abrother, John Harriet Mitteldorf, intervened topre- Kilkenny ofCamp Hill, Pennsylvania, vent logging of an 1,100 acre tract of and six grandchildren. A Funeral Service will be held toredwoods on scenic hills in central California. They bought the land and rnorrow, Friday, December 19, at 9am. donated it to the Big Sur Land Trust from the Dooley Funeral Home, 218 North Avenue in Cranford. wr preservation. A Funeral Liturgy will be heldat 10 . Surviving are his wife; two sons, ^shua Mitteldorf of Philadelphia and a.m. at Holy Trinity Church. EntombBnjoeMittcklorfofForestvilk, Camor- ment will be in SL Gertrude Cemetery n^twobothers, StcphenMitteldorfof inColonia. Vistationwillbeheldfrom Manhattan Beach, California and 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. today, ^arvinMitteklorfof Kings Park, New Thursday, December 18. In lieu of flowers, the family re*°rk, and few granddaughters. . Services are planned for January. quests donations to the Alzheimer's Association, 299 Cherry Hill Road, f^rarigernentswereriandledbythePaiil Parsippany. MortuaiyofRacificGrove, California. Arthur Mitteldorf, 76 Dramb«18,1W7 Deoember 18,1907 Thursday, December 18,1997 Horace R. Corbin, Sr., 80, Veteran; Served in World War II and Korea Horace Russell Corbin, Sr., 80, a Westfield; three sisters, Mary Anne resident of the Hollidaysburg Smaltz of Portage, Indiana, Ocie Lee veteran 'sHome in Pennsylvania, died BairdofNkacville.FToridaandCharlene on Sunday, December 14, in the James Knight of St. Charles, Illinois; a E. Van Zandt Medical Center in brother,DonaldCoibinat?aiiamaCity, Altoona, Pennsylvania. Florida, and a grandson, Ben Corbin He was born in Huntingdon, Perm- of Westfield. syrvaniaonDecernber5,1917,thcson Private funeral services were held of Horace C. and Edith O. Mountain yesterday, Wednesday, December 17, Corbin. attheRobertD. HeathFuneralHome Mr. Corbinbeganhismilitaiy career inMountUnion, Pennsylvania Interwith the Pennsylvania National Guard, ment took place at the Mount Union and later served with theUnited States Cemetery. Army. Asainemberofthe PennsylvaIn lieuof flowers, memorial contrinia 28th Division, he fought at the butions may be made to the Mount Battle of the Bulge in the European Union Presbyterian Church, care of Theatreduring World War II James Boyle, RD No. 4, Huntingdon, Hecarried theUnited States flag in Pennsylvania, 16652. Dmmbarie, 1W7 ftpBrodcuiDQiifi, Gcnusny, ooouncnxv ratingtheAlliedforees victory in world Dr. William R Thorn, 51 Warn. Mr. Corbin, who also served in Japan during the Korean Conflict, retired from theUnitedStates Air Force on April 30,1963. He had been awarded five bronze starsforhis military service, aswell as ribbons representing Air Force Good Conduct, Air Force Commendation, American Campaign, American Defense, Armed Forces Expeditionary, Army Commendation, Army Good Conduct, European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign, Korean Service, National Defense Service, Army and AirForcePresidentialCitation, World War n Occupation and World War II Victory. Mr. Corbin was a life member, Past Commander and Past Vice President of the American Legion Post in Huntingdon, and a member of the \feterans of Foreign Wars Post in Huntingdon. Surviving are his wife, Eleanor B. Snyder Corbin, whom he married on December23,1941 ;adaugbjer, Eleanor E. Dancz of Peachtree City, Georgia; two sons, David B. Corbin of Scotch Plains and Horace R Corbin, Jr. of Dr. William Richard Thorn, 51, of Piscataway died on Thursday, December 11, at home. Born in Elizabeth, he was raised in Westfield and had also lived in New Bmnswickfor lOyearsbefore moving to Piscataway 10 years ago. Hehadbeenemployedasaphannaceutical chemist for Interstab, Inc. in NewBninswkkbeforeretiringondisabilityinl993. Dr. Thorn was a graduate of Johns HoplrinsUniversiry inBattirnore, with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Economics and Chemistry. He earned his doctcfatemewrioniicsandphannaceuticalchemistryfromTulane University in New Orleans. Surviving are his father, Isaac W. Thorn of Westfield, and a brother, Lawrence Thorn of North Hanover Township. Graveside services were held yesterday, Wednesday, December 17, at FairviewCemeteryinWestfield. Arrangements were under the direction of the Dooley Funeral Home, 218North Avenue, West, inCranford. Geraldine J. Lang, 91, of Westfield died on Friday, December 12, at Muhlenberg Regional Medical Center inPlainfield BorninMew YorkCiry, she had lived in Brooklyn before moving to Westfiddin 1955. Mrs. Lang was a communicant of the Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Church in Westfield. She was Past President of the Rosary Society and a regent in the Catholic Daughters, both atHoly Trinity. Shealso was an officer in the National Associationof Catholic Women. Mrs. Lang was a past Cub Scout leader in Westfield and volunteered withCanoerCare. Mrs. Lang was predeceased by her husband, Peter P. Lang, who died in 1982. Surviving are three sons, Thomas P. Lang of Waltham, Massachusetts, PeterF. Lang ofBlairstown and Richard M. Lang of Strattford, Connecticut; adaughter,Patricia A. Wilhamsof Westfield; two brothers, Martin Langan of Howard Beach, New York and James Langan ofNaples, Florida; 11 grandchildren, and three greatgrandchildren. A Funeral Liturgy was held on Monday, December 15, at the Holy Trinity Church. Internment followed at St CharksCemeteiy mFarmingdale, New York. Funeral arrangements were handled Peter L. Mavraides, 65, of Atlanta died on Thursday, December 11. Born in Haverhill, Massachusetts, be had lived in Roselle Park, Union, CanadaandDeerrkld Beach, Florida, before moving to Atlanta. He was the founder and director of Paragon Health Care in Atlanta. A veteran of the Korean Conflict, he was the only member of the armed forces serving there tobe awarded the Greek Golden Gallantry Medal, the Dmn*«18,1M7 highest award given by Greece. It was presented to him by the Queen of GreeceinNewYorkin 1953. Mr. Mavraides servedasa forward military engineer, calling in artillery fire. He and hisbattalion successfully Funeral services were held on Sun- fought off Chinese troops while in a day, December 14, at the Woodside sand bunker, despite having been Chapel. Interment took place on Mon- overwhelmed by falling sand caused day.December 15,at WitrrersCemetery by nearby artillery fire. in Union Township, Pennsylvania. Mr. Mavraides was also awarded Arrangementswerehandledbythe the United States Silver Star for galMemorial Funeral Home, 155 South lantry. In addition, he was awarded Avenue, West, in Fanwood. threeBronze Stars andaPurple Heart. 0*1B1BS7 A movie, Glory Brigade, made by 20th Century Fox, was based on his in Korea. Gertrude Mulqueen, 76 experiences While living in Canada, Mr. Gertrude Johnson Mulqueen, 76, of Mavraides performed as an enterwestfield died on Friday, December tainer under the name Peter Mann, 12, at tbeMedfbrd Convalescent Cen- recording several successful ter in Medford. Bom in Hamburg, Germany, she came to the United States in 1925, A. GreenofRosellePaiic, andadaughter, Nancy C. Evansof Cranford. Rufus Gilliam, Jr, 69 Westfiddin 1951. Mrs. Mulqueen hadbeen employed by the Westfield school system as a secretary for 25 years. She most recently worked at Edison Intermediate School before retiring in 1993. She was a Past President of the Union County Secretary's Association and a member of the New Jersey Education Association. Mrs. Mulqueen was by her husband, John Mulqueen, in 1988. Survtvingareherdaughter, Patricia Boye ofMedford Lakes; three sisters, CarlaKrouse,\*raCerettaandSusan Johnson; abrother, Charles Johnson, and four grandchildren. A memorial gathering was heldon Tuesday, December 16, at the Gray FuneralHome,318EastBroad Street, in Westfield. A memorial Mass was offered yesterday, Wednesday, December 17, at thelmrnaqilateHeartofMary Roman Catholic Churchin ScotchPlains. Interment followcdatHoty Cross Cemetery in North Arlington. Inlieuofflowers, donations may be made to either The Center for Hope Hospice, 176 Hussa Street, Linden, 07036ortotheALS Association, 15300 Nfentura Boulevard, Suite No. 315, ShennanOiaks, California, 91403. Rufus Edward Gillian, Jr., 69, of Scotch Plains, died Saturday, December 13, atMuhknbergRegionalMedical Center inPlainfield. Born inSurry County, Virginia, Mr. Gilliam had lived in Scotch Plains for 31 years. Mr. Gilliam was a supervisor for Accurate Injection Molding in Livingston for six years. He previously worked for Standard Molding in Berkeley Heights for 15 years. He served inthe United States Army Armored Division as a sergeant during the Korean Conflict. He wasamember ofthe Metropolitan Baptist Church in Scotch Plains, where he was also a deacon in training. Surviving are his wife, Eugenia Gilliam; two sons, James H. Ellis of Spring Grove, Virginia, andR. Dwayne Gilliam of ScotchPlains; twodaughOMMnbariS.1887 lers,(MD. WuTiamsandLisaD. fiiiftmi both of Scotch Plains; a sister, Sadie Williams ofBrookryn, andsix grandKristen Ann Wyte, 24 children. Kristen Ann Wyte, 24, of Scotch Services will be Saturday, December 20, at the Lebanon Baptist Church Plains died on Sunday, December 14, in an automobile accident on Route inSurry. Kevin F. Ransom, 41 Kevin Francis Ransom, 41, of PlainfidddiedonMonday, December 8, at his home. Born in Newark, Mr. Ransom had lived in Scotch Plains for 29 years befoTOiwmngtoPlainfieldsixinonths ago. Mr. Ransom wasaclerkfor Warner Insurance Company in Somerset. He had previously worked as a clerk for AT&T in Piscataway. He was a member of the Sons of American Legion, Guyton-Callahan Post No 152in Newark. Surviving are his parents, Vena and Solomon Ransom of Scotch Plains. Funeral services were held on Friday, December 12at the Pilgrim Baptist Churchin Newark. Arrangements were handled by the Judkins Colonial Home inPlainfield. Dn*mb«18,1W7 No. 46 in Saddle Brook. Born in Elizabeth, Miss Wyte had lived with her family in ScotchPlains since 1974. She was a graduate of St. Bartholomew's Parochial School in Scotch Plains and of Scotch PlainsFanwood High School. Miss Wyte was a full-time student at Bergen County Community College. Surviving are her parents, Maureen King Wyte and Frederick Wyte, and a sister, Lauren Wyte. Funeral services will be held today, Thursday, December 18, at 9 a.m. at the Rossi Funeral Home in Scotch Plains, followed by a 10 a.m. Mass at St. Bartholomew the Apostle Roman Catholic Church in Scotch Plains. Memorial contributions may be sent to Children's Specialized Hospital, New Providence Road, Mountainside, 07092. They will also be accepted at the funeral home. Oto«i*«r18,1W7 Laurence G. Morris, 88 Laurence G. Morris, 88, of Scotch Plains diedon Sunday, December 14, at home. Born inBushHil! Park, England, he hadlived inEngland before moving to Scotch Plains 28 years ago. Mr. Morris hadbeen employed as a bank clerk for National State Bank in Springfieldfor lOyearsbefore retiring 18 years ago. He previously had worked as a book salesman foi Pickering* Inglis in London He was a member of the Woodside Chapel in Fanwood. Surviving are his wife of 58 years, Tbora Morris; three daughters, Jeanette PerrinofHollis, New Hampshire, Gwenda Innes of Wales, Great Britain, and Linda Green of Roselle Park; sevengrandchildren anda greatgranddaughter. Funeral services were held at the Woodside Chapel in Fanwood on Tuesday, December 16. Interment took place at Fairview Cemetery in Westfield. Arrangements were under the direction of Memorial Funeral Home, 155 South Avenue, West, in Fanwood. Inlieuofflowers, donations maybe made to the Woodside Chapel Missionary Fund. DKantarie,1M7 Peter L. Mavraides, 65, War Hero; Combat Experiences Inspired Movie Malcolm Green, 76, Chapel Trustee; Army Veteran Received Purple Heart Malcolm A. Green, 76, of Cranford diedon Wednesday, December 10, at Muhlenberg Regional Medical Center in Plainfidd BorninRockaway Point, New York, Mr. Green had lived in Scotch Plains for30yearsbeforernovingtoCranford 3Vi years ago. He bad been Vice President of Operations with Wood-Struthers & Winthrop in New York City for 32 yeanbeforeretiring in 1987. Mr. Green was a Sergeant in the UnitedStates Army during World War II and had participated in the Normandy Invasion and the Battle of the Bulge. He wasawarded the Purple Heart for his service. He was a Trustee, Assistant Treasurerand Choir Director, from 1972 to 1994forWoodadeChapeJinFamwod SuTvivingaithiswife,KatherineE. Hoover Green; three sons, David M. Green ofMarietta, Georgia, Kenneth W. GieenofRome,Georgia,andDaniel by the Gray Funeral Home, 318 East Broad Street, in Westfield. songs in the 1960s. Surviving are his wife, Lola Mavraides; his mother, (Catherine Mavraides of Springfield; a son, Peter Mavraides, Jr. of Union; a sister, FrancesFrigerioof New Vernon, and two grandchildren. Funeral services were held on Monday, December 15,intheHolyTrinity GreekOrthodoxChurchin Westfield. Arrangements were under the direction of the Union Funeral HomeLytwyn & Lytwyn in Union. D»e»mb«r 1 8 , 1 * 7 Helen P. Barr Helen P. BarrofMountainside died on Thursday, December 11, in Mountainside. Born in Scotland, she came to the United States in 1923 and settled in Springfield before moving to Mountainside eight years ago. Surviving are two nieces, Helen C Bryant andE. Drummond; a nephew, John Barr, and 12 grandnieces and nephews. Funeral services were heldonMonday, December 15, at the Dooley Funeral Home, 218 North Avenue, in Cranford. Interment took place at St. Bernard'sCerneteryinBasking Ridge. fraught in the Medic aid confusion? Forethought® funeral planning can help. F i n d out how by calling... FUNERAL DIRECTORS - Since 1897*FREDH. GRAY.JR. •WILLIAMA. DOYLE •PAULETTECRABIEL WAHLER •DALESCHOUSTRA • DAVID J. CRABIEL Executive Administrator - William A. Doyle TOSTFIELD: 318 East Broad St., Fred H. Gray, Jr. Mgr. • 233-0143 CRANTOBDt 12 Springfield Ave., Dale R. Schoustra. Mgr. • 276-0092 Dooley Funeral Service, Inc. Caring & Courteous Service to the Cranford/Westfield Area Since 1913 Westfield 556 Westfield Avenue 233-0255 Joseph F. Dooley Cranford ,, 218 North Avenue 276-0255 Francis J. Dooley Jr. December 18,1997 Recall it as often as you wish, a happy memory never wears out. — Libbie Fudim DMMT*«18,1W7 Matthew R. Dooley Page 10 Thursday, December 18,1997 A WAICHUNC CoimuNicAnoNS, INC. PUEUCATION fflestfiglb %snber and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains - Faawood First Baptist Attracts 500 For Carols in the Round The 15th Carols in the Round drew 500 participants who Tilled the Baptist ChurchofWestfield, 170 Elm Street, on December 6 and 7. Contributions for tickets netted a $1,850 donationtothelnterfaith Council for the Homeless, making total donations to charities from Carols in the Round over the years more than $13,000. Director William R. Mathcws. Minister of Music at First Baptist, began Carols in the Round in 1982 with an organ and two soloists. . Since 1987, ithasbeenperformedby the Westfield Chorale, a groupof high school students who volunteer Monday nights in November to rehearse and the first weekend in December to perform. This year's 54 singers included 10 returning graduates. In addition, former Chorale members Rah-San Bowles sang a tenor solo, Lauren Mazzarese read "Yes, Virginia, There Is a Santa Claus," and David Wells recited a version of "The Grinch Who Stole Christinas." Other readings, including scripture passages and reflections on the meaning of Christmas, were read by First Baptist Ministers Robert L. Harvey, Darla Dee Turlington, and Louis Ruprecht, plus a member of the congregation, Paula Bistak Throughout the hour-and-a-half program, theaudience was invited to sing traditional carols in between numbers by the Chorale. Carols in the Round takes its name from the First Baptist sanctuary, which isbuiltwith seats facing inward on all four sides of the building. H.. Festival ofLessons and Carols At Fan wood Presbyterian ' A Festival of Lessons and Carols will be held on Sunday, December 31, at 4 p.m. in the candlelit sanctuary of tie Fanwood Presbyterian Church, located at the corner ofMartine and La Grande Avenues. 1 Robert HGangewere, Jr., Director of Music and the Fine Arts, will hand the •» m at e B*^»1BBBBBW I«>M4 I t v t •CTWaTBaW • • 9a laTCaVaaWf tmmmW OaVe Horns: Hornby and Wednesday, 9 a mto3 P Saturday, 8 a m , Pood Add**. Suds/, 8 and 10 u n , Holy Eucharist. Mood*;, 12:30 sun., Overeaten. Tuesday, 7:30 p m Co-Dependents Anonymous, aid 8 p m , Alcoholics Anonymous. Wednesday, 5 pm, Holy Eucharist; 10 pm, Cirol Stag, and 10:30 p m , Sung Eucharist CAROLWG IN THE CANDLELICHT...The Chancel Choir i t Tbe Presbyterian Church in Westfield will present its annual Candlelight Cirol Service thla Sunday, December 21, at 7:20 p.m. with a prelude, followed by the Candlelight Procession at 7:30 p.m. Candlelight Carol Service Sunday at Presbyterian The Presbyterian Church in Westfield will present its annual Candlelight Carol Service on Sunday, December 21. A prelude by the Chancel Handbell Choir,beginningat7:20p.m.,willprecede the Candlelight Procession at 7:30p.m. TheChancel Choirwill sing carols from various lands, along with Temple Emanu-El Sets Open House Programs For Nursery School FESTIVE OCCASION...Twenty-eight people spent three hours on a recent Sunday afternoon helping to decorate the Sanctuary of The First Baptist Church, 170 Elm Street in Westfield. Pictured, left to right, are: Joan Harvey, Laura Igarteburu and Katie Peterson, all of Westfield. The church was transformed into a Christmas scene, which included a free-standing nativity display designed and built by local artist Art Taylor. Visitors are invited to view the decorations from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, and 8:30 a.m. through noon on Sundays. FANWOOD PKSSYTEUAN CHUICH Hartaw A La ftaaaV Aveaaes, (aawood (90S) S89-S891 I k e levereaa- Meafeaaie MMe*akLa>e ALL SAINTS' EPISCOPAL CHURCH 999 Part Aveaae, Scotch PWat (90S) 322-SO47 Temple Emanu-ETsNursery School, located at 756 East Broad Street in Westfield, will host an open house next month. The Nursery School provides programs for children ages 18 months to 4 years old. A tour of the classrooms (in session) will take place on Thursday, January 8, between 9.30 and 11 am., or visitors may stop by for coffee and a touronMonday, January 12, between 7:30and8:30p.m. The snow date for the open house will be Thursday, January 22. Those who cannot attend an open house but would likemore informatkmaboutthe nursery school may call Debbie Salkin, Nursery School Director, at(908) 2327663. works by Peter Warlock and Anton Bruckner. BenjaminBritten's"ACeremonyof Carols" for women's voices and harp will be performed. Soloists fromtheChancel Choir, as well as instrumental solos on the violin, harp and organ, will befeaturedin the program. The service will conclude with "The Sleep of the Infant Jesus" by Henri Busser for violin, harp and organ. DirectorofMusic will be James Simmsandtheorganist will be Annette White. The public is invited to the celebratory concert which will be held in the Sanctuary of the Presbyterian Church, located at 140 Mountain Avenue. Tickets are not necessary, but an offering will be accepted. Candlelight Service Planned at St. John's ACruTstmascandlelightservicewill be presented on Sunday, December 21, at 5 p.m. at St. John's Baptist Church, 2387Morse Avenue in Scotch Plains. Albert P. Cary and Johnetta Dunning are the organists/directors for the program. Afreewilloffering will be taken. United Methodist to Present Story of Joseph on Dec. 21 arrangements and direction. Lay readers will playaprimary role, while carols, hymns and anthems are sung by the congregation and choirs and rung by handbell groups. In like "Come Home for Christmas" is the style, this form of Advent service has theme of the Christinas celebration for beenpresentedannually for more than theFirst United Methodist Church of 80 years at Kings College in Cam- ScotchPlains. bridge, England. A dramatic presentation ofthe story First Baptist Plans The church invites all members, of Joseph, the husband of Mary, will Christmas Eve Service friends and neighbors to take this be held on Sunday, December 21, at 7 opportunity to pause and reflect on p.m. The Reverend Lee Weaver, Pas'. The First Baptist Church of West- the Christ whose birth we celebrate. tor of the Summit United Methodist field will offer its annual Christinas Eve Service by candlelight in the sanctuary of the church at 7:30 p.m. on The Union County Torah Center will host a Family Chanukah Party at the Wednesday, December 24. ; Christinas music formeditation will centeronTuesday,December23,rrom4:30to5:45p.m. Chanukah, theFestival precede it at 7 p.m. The service in- of Lights, begins that day at sundown and continues through Wednesday, cludes scripture readings ofthe Christ- December31. Chanukah gelt, dreidles and activities will be available for everyone. The mas story, reflective readings on the meaning of Christmas, carols and spe- suggested donation is $5 per family. The Torah Center is located at 418 Central Avenue (next to West Coast Video.) cial choir music. For more information and to receive a free Chanukah guide, please call (908) 'All are invited to visit the church 789-5252. which islocatedat 170Elm Street. Torah Center to Host Chanukah Party Whose birthday is it, anyway? We believe the important news at Christmas is not who comes down the chimney, but who came down from heaven. We invite you to join us as we celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ. Church, will portray "Joseph" as the earthly husband of Mary, the mother of Jesus. Popular Christmas hymns will be used. Refreshments will be served right after the presentation. All are invited to attend. The event is sponsored by the United Methodist Women. A Christinas Eve Service for families will be held on Wednesday, December24,at7:30p.rn., withthesinging of carols and the lighting of candles. A late Christmas Eve worship, with candle lighting and Holy Communion, will bsbeldat 11 p.m. The Reverend Sam Chong will bring the Christmas message, and the public is invited to 3 Sunday School meets each Sunday at 9 a.m.; family worship is heldeach Sundayat 10:30a.m., and Youth Ministry meets Sunday at6:3Op.m. A new Chinese language worship will be offered each Sunday at 3 p.m. For more information, please call the ctnuchofficeat(9O8)322-9222. ASSUBLV OF COD EVANCEL CHUtCH 1291 TcnM Boo*, Scotch P U a t (90S) 322-9300 Sunday, 10:45 a m aod 6 p.m., worship, a d 9:30 in., Sunday school. Wednesday, 7:30 p m , Bible study. . i w rnsT IAPTIST annai OF •ETHEL BAPTIST CHURCH 939 Trla*> Mace, WcoaVM (90S) 233-4290 The levefead ICTBI Clark, Factor Sunday 9:30 i m , Sunday School for s i ages; 11 im.wofihto service wit semom by RevereodOark; d t e l S d l i oa fee four* Sundays of each month. Wednesday, 6:30 p m , New Members Out; 7:30, prayer service and BMe study. Fridiy,7pm,WeeUyYou*Feiowih*pledbytV Reverends Janes Tuipin and Teny Wchirdson, AssocafeMUttm. Monday trough Thursday, 3 to 8 p m , Student Tutorial aod Mentoring Program. If interested, pfcaie dltwcfaurcnforanappoislmeM. CALVARY UmiERAN CHUKH aaVHaaaaal o S ^ V I f l i n a (90S) 276-24IS The Re Revere*! fieorae Freyietcer, Factor ! fieorae Freyie Ibundfy, 6:30p.m., JrtdC Jirtor«dChUdren'sChoin Friday, l p m , MarnaCirde. Sunday, SJOmd 11 a m , Wonhip Senrlces win Reverend fYeyberger pirtrhtng awl Holy conanuB* ion at b o * services, aid 9:45 to 10:45 a m , Sunday Church School and Adult forum. Monday, 7:30 pm, Outnach. THE CHURCH O f JESUS CHRIST Of LATTER-DAY SAINTS 1781 Raritaa Raad, Scotch Malas ( 9 0 8 ) 889-599* Sunday, 1 0 a m , saciamert meeting; 11:10 a m , Sunday school, and 12:10 p m , PriestooaTaUief Sodety. Tuesday, 7:30pm, You*aunty (12to 18yew okb). COMMUNITY PftESBYTEKIAN CHURCH Of MOUNTAINSIDE 1499 Deer P a * (90S) W - 9 4 9 0 Sunday,10:30 Lav, worship service win auneiy caiv during service, and tiny ConimualoiiseivedtBe liti Sunday of each ana*. Kent Croup met* fee second Monday of Be moon at 10 a m The choir meets Thursdays at 8 p.m T h i ^ d l d i HB8T CHUICH OP CHUST, KIBNniT 2 * / aaUanfflJf ATCUCf H I V O M (908) 322-84(1 Sunday, 11 a m , worship and Sunday school fcr children and young adults up to age 20. Christan Science Reading Room, on premises, open Saturday, 10a.m. to 1 p m and Wednesday, 7 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, 8 p m , evening Iwanmtiyserrtct. FIHT cmncH or OHIBT, SCIENTIST 412 Bart Iraai Stjeet, WeaaVM (90S) 233-5029 Sunday, lft30to 11:30 a m , sertces and Sunday school. Wednesday, 8 p m , evening meeang. OKialanScieoceikads«Rc«m,ll6>iniiy Street, open daly rrom 11 a m to 3 p m ; Thunday, 6to8 pm, and Saturday, 10 a m to 1 p m FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHUKH 1171 Terr* load, Scotch (90S) 322-9222 • • C HCVCVtMsVal Staaaa1 ViaBwOwa^t Suodty, 10:30 a.m., wonhip wish nursery care fcr s t a t s and toddlers. 6IACB ORTHODOX nSSIVTMlAN CHUICH 1100 Baalefari, WcaaVsi (90S) 233-3938 or (90S) 232-4403 0 1 AMCflMV Of COS Bvaagd Caarca Saturdays, 10 a m , worship senicei. Jewish and i^believentateMesiiahoflsraei CONfiUCATION MTOIS1AEL 1920 CaaVNraM StoKt, 8coorfc (90S) 889-1830 Friday, 8:30 p.m., sentce. Saturday, 9:30 a m , service. Sunday, 9 tm.Mlnym Tbunda/,7aa,MiayM. Ifc M A fii II (ajVMkaa • • Suodty, 9:30 a m , Sundty School; 11 u a , mom ing wonhip senke led by tte Grate Church Choir axl Pastor Siara preaching o n ' I t e Real Ifcantag of ChrWmai.'' Nuneryls provided; 3 p m , stirlce «tje Wesskid(ktiesaElderc«reNeli»ork;5:30pjn.,pri!«r te«lniVPtoeBooen,arid6pm,woolBpser»ke orgrtiedMdWrjytoleraJotalkGoiranwfcowll sbobrJogabritfChiislinai lUtdaMiijii. THE PIEMYTHiAN CHUKH IN WBSmBLD ECHO U B CHUKH CHRIST • AA ||iiaiaMk|aa» AM* mmw • W AfCMCt WCOflaWlafl aaMPwaMaaaaal JlWfSlia*a7 (908) 233-0301 (90S) 233-494* Dr. l i b Loaf, MWakr Sunday, 9:30 a m , Sunday school; 10:30 a m and 6 pja, Sunday worship. Wednesday, 7 p m , Bible dan. " ' " tvtceslgfejaDeCiistoKew Jersey-New York. Sunday, 6 p.ni, Sunday school; 7:30pm, Sunday worship, andTuesday, 8 p m Bible study. ~ rPa_ Sunday, 8 a m , worship service vat Bet. Forbes pcetcbJng in * e Chapd; 8:4$ am.Cofce flefawihip; 9:1$ a a , Cburdi School for a l aje*; 10:30 tm, wonhip service In tte SancUary and cautxa school sjrougligrade3; 11:40 a.m,You«iCh(*;ll;4$aJii, cotVe felowship; 4 p m , lUdse School Adnsors; S pm.Mkkfc •— • FAITH LUTHERAN CTUBCH i,and Monday, 9 w a , M 7 p m ,B Boy S ScoutT Troop No. 72. Wednesday, $ p m , Christmas Eve randy Worship Service; 8 p m , fendkaght Coanmkm Senfce, and 11 p m , Candw ilghl CuiiiwaBioo Setvloe. Ibunday and Friday, Church QBce doted. (90S) 4w4-3177 TaK HRPCVCBaM . Sunday, 8:30 a d 11 a m , Wonhip strike* «Mi EucfauW, sad 9:40 * m , cburdi school fctuns. (908) 889-8891 Sunday, 9 a m , Mains; 10 a m , DMr* Uutff, ll:l$am,Staidayscbooi;andll:30iA,BaVinDip bow. Weekdays, 9 a m , Dtvsne Usorgy. Interim Pastor - The Reverend Stephanie Miller-McLane 10am Public Worship on Sundays festival of {Lessens and Carols 10:00 am - A short, joyful service of Word and song to mark the meaning of the day. Coffee and sweet rolls follow, by tradition. Calvary Lutheran Church 108 Eastman St., Cranford • 276-2418 The Rev. George W. Freybergcr, Pastor Jaye S. Newbold, Associate In Ministry CHRISTMAS SERVICES December 24th Young Children's Christinas Eve Service Pre-Service Music Family Service of Holy Communion Pre-Service Music Candlelight Service of Holy Communion December 25 10:00 a.m. Festival Service of Holy Communion Tae •creread Dr. HOLY T H N m C O W OITHODOX CHUICH 2$0CaKwmMI WcaalcM ( 9 0 8 ) 233-8933 MDEEMtl LUIHEIAN GaHflt 1 M B vOWMfValVMte ( 9 0 8 ) 232-1917 A c B e m e a d Paal B. Kraacfc, Pastor Suodty, 8:30 aod 11 a m , wonhto services; 9:50 to 10:$0 a m , Sunday FanalyBlbk Hour, sod Sundry mocaaog nursery available. Wedoetday, 7:30 p m , Eventog wotaap senice HotyCMUiuioowtlbecelebfakdtla senicei. The church and al rooms are handicapped scces stble. ChristmasDay The Rev. Richard W. Reid. Interim Rector * The Rev. Eric K. Hinds, Curate fat and Discussion Group and adull letning hour, 10:30 am, Worship Service Hat Dr. Hauvey preach k« on "CreaKie Use of Usjd," and $:30 p.m, choirs meettogo carolingtoshut-ins. Monday through Friday momtap, Mobil Meals prepared for delfrery. Monday, 12:15pm,Afcoh(*csAaooymousine«l ing, sod 7:30 p m , Bubenhoppen rehearsal. Tuesday, 12:15pm,Alcob(>lta Anonymous metl i».a>d7:15 lo8:30p.m.,Adult Bible SludyooAAeiiL Wednesday, 7 p m , Chnsfenni MusktorMeata im, and 7:30 p.m., Christmas Eve Sen** of Carols andfteaia^bycandMighl CONCRSfiATION A l l YEHUDA Christmas Five (across from Minowaskin Park) Thunday, 9 a m , Hetitag socksy; 7:30 p m , Bed Choir rehears*!; 8:1$ p m , Chancel Choir rehesnal, sodJUAwwandAdukOi^ofAlcoMc^ACOA). 1251 Tetia land, Scot* Hatai (•M)M4»4> 5:00 pm - Family Service of Worship 10:40 pm - Special pre-service music , 11:00 pm - Traditional Candlelight Worship & Communion 414 East Broad Street • Wesffield • (908) 232-8506 (90S) 133-2278 Iffr. HW^CTl IM I B n c y , ^U^M^T m^ 4pm on Sunday, December 21 The Story of Salvation in Scripture and Song St. Paul's Episcopal Church WESTFIELD 170 Baa Street aaWCaTUM Of* UaVaWDfaWaT K* BCIktKBa, y Janmodrtesbyterlan Church Martine & LaGrande Avenues, Fanwood 5:00 p.m. 7:15 p.m. 7:30 p.m. 10:45 p.m. 11:00 p.m. Thunaay, 3:30 p m , Chen* Choir; 4 p m , Ccl< (bntou Htac/re; 4:4$ p m , Celebrsioo Choir, 7:30 pm, Stnrtusiy Choir and ScoMsh dmcing, and festmattr Winler Recess beekis. Ssauda/, 10 a m , Food Bank. SUndsy, 9 im., Aduk Educaton; 10 i m , Public Wonhip wan * sermon enafcd "God's Scandalous Cort»jnis,"aBd4p.m.,Fe»t»sl of Lessons md Carols Monday, 7:30 p m , PNC. Wednesday, $ p m , Fantfy Worship; 10:40 p.m, SpecHI Musk, and 11 p m , CMdWkjhl Conmuniog sndistnnooenlaVd'LookAgsin." Tbuisday, 10t;in.,ChrisknsMoniin(Senkeagd MedMMioa: "Whose BiKhdsy Is II AnymyT" lj\ V & THE IOMAN CATHOLIC CHUKH OF THE HOLYTUNiTY WeaaVM Aveaae a a i (90S) 232-8137 l a e levcread Joteak M M Saturday $:30pm,Bvening Mass. Sunday Masses 7:30,9 aod 10:30 w a and « « » laasn Masses: 11 a n , eic*ptto J«»y and August Daily Masses: 7and9a.ro. haeioestoiy Prayer, Monday, 8:4$ a m THE I0MAN CATHOLIC CHVKH OF THE IMMACUUTS HXAIT OF NAIY 1971 S o n * Mariae Aveaae, Scotch I ( 9 0 8 ) 8S9-21O0 I k e Reveread Joha F. Kcaaettf, Saturday, 5:30 p m , Mass. Sunday, 7:4$ a m , 9 a m , 10:30 a-m. and noon, Mast. Weekdays, 7 a m , 8 a m and 9 ant. Mass. Hoiy Day Eves, 7:30 p m Holy Day Masses, 6:4Stm, 8 a m , ooontod 7:30 pm •ecoaciaalJoa Thursday before Pint Friday, 4:30 to 5:30 p m Saturday, 10to11 a m andbefore 5:30 p m Man. ST. •AITHOLOMEW U B AfOSIU •OMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH 2032 WeaaVM Aveaae, Scotdt I (908) 322-9192 Saturday, 5 p m , Mass. Sunday, 7:30 a m , 9 a m , 10:30 a.tn. and noon, Mats. Religious Services Continued On Page 11 and THE TIMES off Scotch Plains - Fuiwood ; COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Thursday, December 18,1997 Fkgeii Calvary Lutheran Church Plans Christmas Services P AY j p y f f 8 - - ; * "*•'*h e | P e " s t a B d-rouild oneoftbe """y t t M e i L sort the dried and canned food item as they preparetoput together more a fresh fresh turkey. turkey. Pictured, Pictured, left left fc ThanksgivingPbani, food baskets that included a t, a L Regina Ackerman, Paulette re: Bonnie Pbani, Lorraine Rochford R i A k P l t t , and Joseph Ackerman. It. Helen's Parish Prepares oliday Baskets for Needy ishioncrsof St. Helen's Roman jicChurchinWestfield recently jucted their Thanksgiving food I, with enough items received to |fiH2O5 baskets. j baskets included items for a pIcteThanksgivingmealfor&miJanging from two to 25 people, |rding to a spokeswoman. line of the boxes and baskets : decorated for the season by r :nts in the Confraternity ofChrisI Doctrine classes. hesebaskets were given todesig- nated individual families and were distributed as follows: Forty-seven to the St. Joseph's Social Service Center in Elizabeth; 25 to St. Ann's in Newark; 25 to St.. Patrick'sin Jersey City, 34toKenmorc (York Street Project)in Jersey City; 31 to the George Washington Carver School in Newark; 31 to the Westfield Human Services and 12 to special individuals. Remaining food and turkeys were given to these groups to help them complete additional baskets. Religious! Btttoitti I HELEN'S MMAN CATHOUC CHUCH HI 1 14 '•iwviT" -" A. B a t e , I y, 5:30 pm, M m y, 8 a m , 9:15 a m m i 10:45 a m , 12:1$ M Opm.M 7:30 m i 9 i . m ST. JOHN'S BAPTIST CHMCH 2W7 Hone ATCMK, Scotch PWat (90S) 232-«972 iSuadty, 9:15 am, Sundty school, and II am, <| Wednesday, 7:30 p m , Mid-week prayer service. ST. LUKE'S AfUCAN METHODIST EPISCOPAL XION CHUBCH MO Dawaer Street, VetaVM (908) W3-2547 I Sunday, 9:30 am, church school, and 10:30 am, Iwcdsndsy,', ll:}0 am, prayer tentee. ST. PAH'S EPISCOPAL CHIUCH 414 Bait Bro*d Sfecct, WettteU (90S) 232-S5O6 . Tie I c w t c a i Erfe E. Hasw, Catate iThnday, »30 a m HolyBuchafMwife Heakag fsuaday, 7:45 a m , Holy EuchtfU (RHe I), and 10 'yEuchutt (We n) and Church school. V, 3:15 pm, Chidren's Choir rehearsal. ' *. 7 am, I" ' \v, SCOTCH PLATO BAPTIST CHUBCH 333 Paik Awaae, Scotch P U a t ,2 9 4 8 7 ) (908) 322-9487 Carter, later* 1 Chart* Matter ly, 8:15 a m , Cotttempoimiy noidap; 9:30 yidwolaBdChitttaoEducaltooclaws; ! a.ai, MdHtaul wonhip; 6 p m , inyer and « senicei (fat and fehd Sundays), and 7 p m Md , 7 p m , Midweek prayer and Bible TEMPLE BBTH O1VBETH TORAH H I Valey a w l , dark (732) 381-8403 BVUJ — .?' I nk tOTM • TEMPLE EMANU-EL 756 B M I Brawl Street, WetaVM (908) 232-6770 BabM Charie* A. Krokff Friday, 7 a m , Minym; 9:30 am, PamMingCraup, Fasti? Shibbat Strict In honor ofChanikah. If you with bitngssptdalChinuUih art ihaKtotforyiife •> congicgaion, and 7:30 pm, junior Choir wfflsi^. Saturday, 10 am, Minym, and 10:30 am, Bar MMznh of Maahew Maries. Sunday,8:15a.in,Mtoy«,«id5pm,You(hCroup me*** Monday, 7 a m , Minyan, and 7:30 p m , Israeli dandng. Tues4*7a.m,MinyM;9:30 am, Bible daw, and 4:40 p m , Outdoor Moorah lighting. Wednesday, 7 a m , MJnyai. Thursday, 7 a m , Minyan and 5 p.m., Temple Chanukah Party. TUUUU ROAD BAPTIST CHURCH 1340 T o t a l Road, Scotch PWaa (908) 322-7151 Sunday, 9 am, Children's choir; 9:30 am, Sunday school and adult Bible stxty, 10:45 a m , Momtag worship, 5:45 p m , You* Group; 6:15 p m , adult choir, and 7 p.m., evening worship. Wednesday, 7 pm, prayer jerrtce. Christmas Eve Services Set for Methodist Church First United Methodist Church of Westfield has announced its Wednesday, December 24, Christmas Eve services at thechurch, locatedat 1 East Broad Street. There will beacelebrationofChristtnas service at 5 p.m. There will be a spontaneous reenactment of the Christmas story, designed for informal participation by children, youth and adults, with a live baby Jesus and carols, costumes and candlelight. At 8 p.m. a Service of Lessons, Carols and Communion will be held. The story of Christmas in Scripture Lessons and Carols will be led by the Youth Choir with Candlelight Communion. At 11 p.m., a Sery.je of Lessons, Carols arid Communion will be ledby the Sanctuary Choirwith Candlelight Communion. Thechoirswillbe under thedirectionof Trent Johnson, Director of Music. Westfield Hadassah Chapter To Mark 40th Anniversary TheWestfieldChapterofHadassah will celebrate its 40th anniversary ata meeting to be held Monday, December 22, at 12:3Op.m.,atTempleErnaruEL 756 EastBroadStreet, in Westfield. Charter members andformer presidents will reminisce about the early days of the organization and its various accomplishments. Delicacies prepared by chapter members will be served. The charter for the chapter was signed on December 2, 1957 by 59 women. Membership now numbers more than 700 women. Hadassah helps support efforts in Israel, including two major research hospitals, a college of technology, job tiainingandresettlementfor the thousands who emigrate to that country each year. ArJditionally.theorganization sponsors camps in the United States and the Young Judaea American Jewish Youth movement. It also advocates pro-active positions on women's health and reproductive rights. AUTUMN OUTDOORS... Cub Scout Pack No. 273 from S t Helen'* Roman Catholic Church in Westfleld recently eiperfenced a hayride and roasted msrahmallows at a bonfire they helped build at the Tralblde Nature and Science Center In Mountainside, For further information about St Helen's Boy Scout program for grades 1to5, please csll Sherri Cognetti at (90S) 2329167 or Tom Madam at (908) 232-1189. McGinn Class Begins Tour Along '66' on Stationary Bike Lyrics from the populsr song of the 1950s probably doesn't stir much emotion up for a typical fifth grader, unless o f course, you're in Anthony Arno's fifth grade class. Students in Mr. Arno's class at William McGinn Elementary School in Scotch Plains are preparing to bicycle the entire 2,400-mile length of historic Route No. 6 6 without ever leaving the classroom. Students will attempt to bicycle Route No. 66 on a computerized stationary bicycle that has been donated by Push, Pedal, Pull of Greenbrook. As students ate progressing westward at a rate of 2 0 miles per day they will be corresponding via the Internet with schools and other individuals living along Route 66. In its heyday, the highway occupied a special place in American culture and history. Through the years, America's main street has been immortalized in many ways, from John Steinbeck's classic "Grape's of Wrath" to the Rolling Stones own version of the Route No. 6 6 song. Activities during the six-month journey will span across all areas of the curriculum. Students will closely study the history o f America's first highway by reviewing poems, songs, photographs, stories, magazine/newspaper articles, and video selections that tell about accounts o f historic Route 66. In language arts and math, students will be maintaining a travel journal with expenses and writing about people that they've met along the route by corresponding on the Internet. In science, students will be monitoring 935 Terrfll tamt, ttmuood (908) 322-4099 WILLOW 6ROVB PRESBYTERIAN CHUBCH l y W l BMRffnBBH HUBJBJf 9CBJRCR1 I^BBIBMP (908) 232-5678 The Reracai Keaae* 6 . Hetxd, BHaiafcr Thursday, 10 a.m., Mid-week Bible Study, and 7:30 pm, Choir rehears of Atenl and Epiphany music. Sunday, 9 a.m., Sunday Schoolfcrall ages; 10am, FeUowTtme; 10:30am, Morraog Worship; 6:30pm, JurriorHlt^Felk)wshipmee«np,and7:45p.m.,Seiiior High Fellowship meets. Monday, 7:15 p m , Prayer meOingki Hep Lounge. Wednesday, 7:30 pm, Christmas Eve Senicei. Mid-week Bible Sudies wfl be in rece«s UBHI January 7 sod 8. mj* More Religious News On Page 10 COOKIE CREW... Home baked cookie* were recently packed Into 113 coffee cans decorated forChrbtntu by members of tte Home Life and Social Services Department of the Woman's Chib of Westfield. The cookies sre packed annually to be delivered to selected local inititutions. For many yean this has been a project of the New Jersey Federation of Women's Clubs, of which the Woman's Club of Westfkld b a member club. HOLIDAY GREETING... Westfield Mayor Thomas C. Jardim officially Ut the Christmas Tree at the North Avenue train station while greeting Santa and WfstfteM families on November 30. In spite of the misty weather, Santa arrived on board WestfJeU'i fire truck, fastened to all the children's wkhes and gave them candy canes from UNICO. The event was sponsored by the WcstfleM Area Chamber of Commerce. Scotch Plains First United Methodist Church The best Christmas of all is the presence of a happy family all wrapped up with one another. — Anonymous an Church Chr\e>-t-mz\5 Eve Candlelight Service of Readings &. Cz\ 1961 Raritan Road • Scotch iHains • (908) 232-5678 Invite* MOM to celebrate COD'* Love with us And experience the JOY st Sunday, December 21 & 28 th Morning Worship 10:30am n in \ \ N e w Year's E v e Christmas Eve Candlelight Service Watch Night Service & Fellowship Wednesday, December 24th 7:30pm Wednesday, December 31st 9:00pm Rc^cn1cr Churcli 6- Sclioo Clark at Cowperthwaite (across from Roosevelt School) Westfield 1171 Terrill Road Sam Chong, Pastor (908) 322-9222 FAMILY CANDLELIGHT SERVICE Wednesday, December 24th, 7:30pm A service of carols and tradings, choral music and the bell choir followed by the lighting of Christmas candles. ;i\. I Vuunhci 2 \ U III lit. ,1 K The First Baptist Church of Westfield CANDLELIGHT SERVICE OF HOLY COMMUNION Wednesday, December 24th, 11:00pm Breaking bread at the Lord's table and candklighting. 170 Elm Street 908-233-2278 www.westfieldnj.cotn/fbc In b|g way* and «mall way* At ChriBtraa* and ahray«. May you know G o d * wonderful bleaalngfll Have a joy filled Chrtfllma* and a New Year filled with p e a c e and lovel THE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH IN WESTFIELD St. Bartholomew The Apostle Church Scotch Plains, New Jersey Rev. Michael A. Merluccl, Pastor 140 Mountain Avenue Westfield, NJ ADULT PENANCE SERVICE Sunday, December 21 - 6pm W, f')lv personal fitness by recording information before, during and after riding. In addition, students will cook famous dishes from cafes, diners and truck stops that the traveling public once enjoyed while traversing Route No. 66. Push, Pedal, Pull has donated a top of the line, computerized exercise bicycle that will allow students to monitor and record their personal vital signs such as pulse, calorie burning and distances covered. For a challenge, students can even pre-program the bike to simulate the elevation differences between two given cities. Push, Pedal, Pull is also sponsoring a Tshirt design contest, where students will be designing a Route 66 T-shirt that was premiered in class at the departure ceremony on December 8. Throughout the program, the class's web page which will keep track of their progress. From the web page, interested viewers will be able to link onto the official Route No. 66 web site. Anyone living in New Jersey doubting the popularity of Route 6 6 should visit the Route No. 6 6 web site, which on average receives anywhere from 5,000 7,000 visits per day, Mr. Arno said. "What I'm trying to give my students is the experience of traveling across this great country without ever leaving home. Thanks to the latest technology, it can be done as realistically as possible without ever leaving the classroom. I'm very grateful to the Scotch Plains-Fanwood Board of Education which makes available funds for innovative, mini-grant proposal," he added. ! Sunday, 11 am, Fanny Bible hour and Sundry school. Thundiy, 9:30to11 a m , Indies' Bible study. Nursery providedforall meetings. Please telephone ADan VUks at 322-1929 or Pad Haggmal ' Willow Grove 1 Michelle Bover of Scotch Plains and Cranford residents Amy Bobrowski, Jessica Crane, Katie Mertens, Laurel Patterson and Jarrod Schlenker. Also taking part in the 7:30 p.m. Family Service will be the Children's Choir, with soprano Katie Mertens as soloist. The children will sing "Still, Still, Still,"aGennancarol, whichthey will sing in German, and "Let Our Gladness Have No End," accompanied by Orff instruments. At 10:45p.m., the Olivary Bell Choir will present "Carol of the Bells," and violinist Kathleen Daly of Cranford will perform Vivaldi's" winter" from Four Seasons. The 11 p m . Candlelight Service of Holy Communion will include seasonal music presented by the combined Calvary Choir and the Youth Choir, accompanied by trumpet, handbells and violin. A Festival Service of Holy Communion will be celebrated on Christmas Day at 10 a.m. Music will be provided by Ms. Newbold. TEBWLL ROAD MILE CHAPEL OaVtWRJ • • VCm Punday,6:55am,MlB|Hi. 1,7 am, Msnyao, and 8:30pm, Shabbat lay, 9:15 am, Shabbat aVmoon Nncha, 6<s>h,Miarl«aadHsMUsh. Suoday,9am,Minym Mmdiy,6:55am l Mlm«. Tue»diy,7am,Mtoy«n. W«dnesday,7am,IUnysn. TbeCalvaryLutheranChurch, 108 Eastman Street in Cranford, has announced that services geared for all ages will be held on Christmas Eve, Wednesday, December 24, andThursday, December 25, Christmas Day The Reverend George W. Freyberger will preside and preach at all services. Music will be under the leadershipofJayeNewbold, Calvary's associate in ministry. On December 24, the church will offer three services. A young children's Christmas Eve service will be heldat5p.m Planned foryoungchildren and their parents, this service will include simplecarols, the reading of the Christmas story and the placing of the nativity figures by some of the children. Services of Holy Communion will beheldat7:3Oand 11 p.m., withboth services preceded by seasonal music. At 7:15 p.m., choral music will be presented by a youth trio and a children's trio. Performing will be Cordially invites our friends and neighbors to join us in celebrating the birth of flesus Christ Christmas Eve Family Worship 6:00 p.m. 10:40 p.m. Carol Sing 11:00 p.m. Candlelight Communion Christmas Day 10:00 a.m. Communion CHRISTMAS M A S S SCHEDULE Christmas Eve - 4pm Family Liturgy & 7pm Midnight Mass (Preceded by Choral Arrangements) Christmas Day - 7:30am, 9:00am, 10:30am, & Noon N € W V E A R ' S M A S S SCHEPVLE New Year's Eve, December 31 • 5pm January 1,1998 - 9am, 10:30am and Noon (908) 233-0301 CHRISTMAS E V E SERVICES Wednesday, December 24 5pm Family Service 8pm Candlelight Holy Communion, with organ and choir 11pm Candlelight Holy Communion, with organ and choir Dr. William Ross Forbes James A. Strains, Director of Music Annette White, Organist FMeU ThumUy, December 18,1W7 VOfi ^BkMxSbfitablt A WATCHUNCCOMMUNICATIONS, and THE TIMES of Scot* PUlm - ftnwood Merge of Boards Gets Okay; New Fire Chief to Take Helm 50 0 si ci ri i i th x di ai P< re events in Fanwood, said the funds Mr. Populus remarked earlier in would be used to upgrade the audio the meeting that Mr. Estis has the system. advantage ofbelongingtoalarge law Mr. Sommerich also announced firm to which he can turn for addithat the Recycling Association tional resources on behalf of the borplanned to donate a total of $7,500 to ough. Mr. Estis is an attorney with the Department of Public Works for Greenbaum, Rowe, Smith, Ravin, the purchase of new equipment. Davis and Himmel in Woodbridge. "This shows the benefits of recyMr. Populus told The Times that cling," Mr. Sommerich commented, the borough's legal tab this year, noting that the funds represent which totaled $177328.69 as of Sep"money which doesn't have to be tember.exdudingMr.Estis'retainer, spent by the town." includes fees paid to the Borough Attorney's law firm for the services During a tense conclusion to the TREE OF LIGHT... The Schntiede Tree Eipert Company in Scotch Plaint meeting, the Mayor and council of other attorneys there who prorecently decorated this 75-foot-tall Pin Oak tree in the Village Green Park in fiddedquestionsandcomments from vided assistance to Mr. Estis. Scotch Plains. The decorations became a focal point in Scotch Plains beginning in The Councilman described Mr. 1993, when then Mayor Joan Papen formed a holiday beauttfkation committee. A a North Marline Avenue couple conpetting n o , colorful reindeer, a miniature train set and many traditional decora- cerning municipal expenditures and Estis' annual salary as being in the "middle range" of what is typically other matters. tive holiday items have become a familiar sight around the Village Green. Jennie Wagner asked the govern- paid to municipal attorneys. ing body why officials had not conMs. Wagner's husband, Daniel tacted a Westfield attorney whose Nralentino, questioned the allocation resume' she had submitted to Mrs. of $13,000 for grantsman Charles McGovernon November 13asacan- Nathanson, who was retained by the didate for the Borough Attorney's borough last fall to investigate finanposition. The post is one of several cial resources for which the borough mayoral appointments. may be eligible. Mr. \blentino obMs. Wagner, who has argued that served that, although Mr. Nathanson Among sophomores, 29 students, Two hundred ninety-two students have been named to the first marking or 11.42 percent of the 254-member the legal fees paid to current Bor- has been paid $2,500 since August, period Honor Roll at Scotch Plains class, achieved High Honor Roll sta- ough Attorney Dennis Estis are ex- he has not yet submitted any grants. Mr. Populus told The Times that tus. Forty-five students, or 17.72 per- cessive, said die attorney whom she High School. recommended has offered to provide the $15,000 allotment includes Thirteen freshmen, or 4.69 per- cent of the class, were named to the his services for less than Mr. Estis $7,500 for Mr. Nathanson's salary cent of the 277-member class, were Honor Roll. and another $7,500 for the applicanamed to the High Honor Roll, which Nineteen juniors, or 7.79 percent charges. Mr. Estis' annual retainer is tion procedure. He added that the requires straight "A's" if die student of the 244-member class, achieved $19,309, according to Councilman veteran grantsman has met with seven is taking four or five subjects, or at High Honor Roll status. Forty-five least five "A's" and a maximum of juniors, or 18.44 percent of the class, Populus, whochairs the Administra- municipal committees to develop a tion and Finance Committee. The "wish list" for presentation to the one"B." were named to the Honor Roll. Twenty-one seniors, or 7.95 per- attorney recommended by Ms. governing body, adding that the proFifty-seven students, or 20.38 percent of the class, made the Honor cent of the 264-member class, were Wagner had submitted a salary re- cess of obtaining grants "does not Roll, which requires no mark less named to the High Honor Roll. Sixty- questof$lS,OOOperyear.Ms. Wagner happen right away. The couple, who took turns comthan a "B" and at least three "A's." three seniors, or 23.86 percent of the complained that, in addition to his annual salary, Mr. Estis has been ing up to the podium, also objected to class, achieved Honor Roll status. paid thousands of dollars in supple- the five minutes allotted per person FRESHMEN JUNORS mentary legal fees. tat public comment. Mr. Walsh adHK3HHON0RR0LL HrGHHONORROLL Mayor Connelly, who said she is vised Ms. WagnerandMr. Wentino ChristraMAbiatt CtttmineT.Mangin MenaN.Bemaba MeriyaKoroteva SarahC. Anderson ShrvaniM.Parmar still reviewing all borough appoint- that "everyone must play by the same LaurenL.BWock Robert Lekhnar JenniferL. Bassrnan Sneha N. Pale) Ceteste J Coteman AndreaD.Lies mentsinpreparationfortnecouncirs rules" regarding the amount of time KathieenD.DeLuca NhaSado Nicholas V.Cvelovich JeawcaN.MNer reorganizational meetingNew Year's they are allowed to give testimony. DavidGoknin JennifarE.Seto EfaeV Danteow MatthewPaane Day, said the attorney recommended The governing body will hold a FedencoM. Guerrero-Raw UanaWeirterg SlevenD. Hales PedroHRoeha AlisonR.Wifcs by Ms. Wagner had never contacted special meeting to wrap up business DanieMeE.Kapner Lauren E. Schwartz Christopher A. Karelus AJyssaM.Yeta _ i directly about the posi- for the year on Tuesday, December 23. FRESHMEN GeraWP.Kavinski Ruyun-lucZhao tion. She said it is standard proce- A presentation is also expected to be HONOR ROLL MaflhewZutb dure for applicants seeking employ- made at that time to Fanwood Police MictiaelJ Beckerman ErinF.Kely Brittany A Beflizeare Jessica A. Keoderdme JUNORS ment to contact the municipality Chief Anthony J. Parenti, who will KateD.Bereznak EricS. Konzelman HONOR ROLL themselves. retire from the force on January 1. KatieABorn Timothy J. Lee AshishAoVani KathrynLLies ChrithneT.Bur^ SaraM.Magnola JoanaLAIonzo CarotneM.Mattar BrettSBushnger ShMtoVMsrikar JennifBfABIauth JaamiaE. McCoy ErynBushnger James W.McClintoek MichaelP.Btigh Kevin E.McGontgle. Robert J.Cardrafe SranroriM McEnsely TyeashaL. Carey Matthew J.Metzger ErinA. Brandt Jason T.Meenen ComadCtn tinsxriyANweto ChrisbneM. Brock MatthewA Metsfna KatherineL. Church Katharine M. Valerie JBudonshj AndreaD. Moore O'Connor Stacy Bushinger LatashaM.Nehemiah AndaaR.Ctiriatani ChislopherT.OIawy AlisonB Campell HoNvA.Oats Lindsay S.Daria ArnyOndeyfca BridjgetteCarter TamaraL.Opia Board Secretary's Report for August ing budget format at tonight's meetMoiraK. Debbie AmeC.Percoco JonathanR. Chaplin ErinL. Partita JamieS. tougher AkoaD.Pinat Tara L.Chen ScottC.Palenon and September of this year. ing. JessicaL.Ferraro EricMPuga JessicaLChoynake JenniferD. ferryman In outer business, Dr. Choye conThe board has discussed at length Abigail W. Franks RuthE. Rohrer ErinM.DePrapero NiatD. Slender firmed that she has received a letter the pros and cons of a program budDermanoGeetano MeissaRoth JacquetynA.Dempsey Jennifer L. Stewart from the state approving a grant to get (currently in place) versus a lineMatthew JGvkaldi Matthew A. Mary Y.Gabriel RachetTautorioo Schimmira the district in the amountof$168,000 Item budget. Stacey L. Heart SusanL. rwdemann ChristoherSGewryluk Partial.. Schlegel to support expansion of its technolBoard member August Ruggiero KrisanMHessamer Alexander Vatera KeNyLGayara SuritaHShah JofMtiHn Hymfln JWIM.VTONW gram. indicated that he will report on the Douglas W.Gike CtretopherSta AfliandaCKosoetecIri AamL.Weingtaas t asked about the 1998-1999 status of the district's negotiations NapaA. Glover AnmSparir DavidS. Lasus Doro*yVWrte _ t planning process, Dr. Choye with the Scotch Plains-Fanwood LauraAGosdcki JemrfarR. Steams EunJinLee MatthewS.Wita Elizabeth A. Gcausso EfaateftA.Tumolo lMr. Clarke would make his rec- Education Association at the next LisaYagi BiancaR.Gny Katharine E.WaJker ommendations to the board regard- meeting. SENIORS GaXP.Hamgan KeriM. Wanner HIGHHONORROLL ErorosK. H M T ErinA. wtatsof) AgnethaC.Argueta JeffreyBGilie AknanderM Zajac JooUynnBaker JamnVKanank SOPHOMORES DouglasS. Bishop SamanthaKanarek MGHH0NORR0LL JeaneneE.Bonner JasonR. Marks laurenS.Aksalrad DavidLoewnger JamesCarrterbuiy Courtney E.Melzger SaraM.Baer Michael LoewTnger MoriaCCappto LeahE.SaenzOeviter JoyceW.Chen Anne P. Sargent JessicaB.Biegelson TracyA.MacAintat NkoleA.Corbin Alice Seroeyeva AnkurGOaW Matthew G. McCartney lanRDoebber JaanSih MarrsaaL. Eagles Marts* J.Metendez DavWRGewktz SheriWeinberg Mayor Irene T. Schmidt and Recre- Mayor from among themselves for a DianaL.Filo Amy L. Mitchell NormajeanWittig ation Director Laura Sanson Botto one-year term. AdamJ.Fineman TimotoyS. Pai wereappointedforthispastyear. The Mrs. Papen, the current Deputy SENIORS Rebecca J. Garcia JustinT. Ross terms are three years long. Mayor, was first elected to the counHON0RR0LL JoshuaS. Hamerman Sophia Salman Joseph V Batta DanaL. Kudofta JayHarris CdtoenESelers John Shippen, a former Scotch cil in 1982 and will be completing CatherineG. Baker SuzanneA.Lamaskra Plains resident, was the first Ameri- her fourth term and 16th year of ChitraM.Kalyanaraman OebraL.SIaugh EizabethG. Baker BanjaminM.Lae James Kao VatorieE.Terrnine can to compete in a United States service in 1998. She has served as MarkD.Barredo CarbLewandowski JacqueineAKIock AlexB Waswman Golf Open tournament at the turn of township Mayor three times before, TeneehaN. Bryan MichaleLopez JflfMS R. LnMJIMft OCamWtnM. Wflltef AndreaM.Busch Joseph Liorano Jessica Wiebrna the century. she said. KariNCaMo JamaaT. Luciano The council agreed to bold an oral Councilwoman Papen said she SOPHOMORES KrijtiiA.Cameron AmoldMacAJMal public auction for a 9,000-square- wants to "clean up" ordinances and H0N0RR0LL EowafdC.Cooney AndraaJMaggi foot, residential-zoned lot at 2682 projects over the coining year. BrigMeCArgueta Tyler A. Locke CynthkDeLisi MarisaMangnne JamiferAAsooleae JulieALowen MwcehaGDeRubeis AmyRMardyta Plainfield Avenue, on Tuesday, JanuMayor Schmidt will continue to MefcnaJ.Bemki Meghan Mete ReneeC DeRubers JiaanMazzagefi ary 13, at 7 p.m. at the municipal serve on the council next year in her StevenD. Benumb AHyionB Novorro DarylP.Eiaenbarth LaurenMcCourt building. Theprevious proposal for fourth term as councilwoman. CaraL. Bristol Eauarr.NuMI CarynL. Elsie MdwIS.Mfeerger the auction, officials noted, indicated Animals from Hunterdon TownJusbnF.BrodNien SarawJ. Peren DanaL. EspoaRo ThornasS. Pai KimberlyA BucWand Carolyn E.PHkiigton MKheNeD. Evans Jessica Panucci sealed, written bids, with minimum ship will arrive at the creche on Park ClaireE Capeio ErinQuaie JamyRFinkel DhirenkumR.Patol bids starting at $60,000. Avenue tomorrow and stay through Katharine MTCarr Dan Reeves DavidN. Frank VaneishaC.Paynler A sweanng-in ceremonyfornext Monday, December 29, Mrs. Papen AfcnaS.Erwin Amanda Rice UndsayJ Freeman MarthaM.Peraia year's Scotch Plains Mayor, Joan said. LauraN Faitoute ChartosS.Rowe RebaccaA.Goski JessicaM Rodro RachalFiaher JadynK. Sanders MchaelC. Grossman RobertQ Roy Papen, will be held on New Year's Since the closing of the Scotch Evan J. Hath AnewaRSataur Alnofirwno CnnstHiB J. S I M Day, Thursday, January 1, at 1 p.m. Plains Zoo earlier this year, it was Robert J Giordano Jennifers. Savage DebonhR. Hotel MichaelK Simberg in the Municipal Building. The town- unclear whether animals would be Daniel A. Goehry OanaM. Savino JaimeeE.Hils Christian M.Sotge ship form of government allows for found for the scene, officials indiMatthewH GotdVnberg AndewM. Schwartz Micky BHiworani BhanPSprber MarcG. Jacobs EdwardP Sweeney KrittanL. Heath NooleSenatoro the five council members to elect a cated. Karl Jennings JeaneneA.Tourjee AMJam Jane Ann Shih Nslhsrael B.Jones Rebecca A. Slaver Jameeati Johnson JesscaWarchol McganF.Kiel PaulASweedund Molly R. Johnson JenmfaTC.Waaier TravisKipping MetosaA Tourjse MeissaKenyon JonatianM.Winlder ShawnMlanWitz JorathanD.TrezogJou NicoleKreger Alison N.Zatorski SnhB.Vilm Jessica L Zentmeyer Scotch Plains-Fanwood Honor Roll Announced School District Puts Forth Curriculum for Special Ed Sewer Project Hits Snag As Contractors Face Jail Smoking Don't Get Sucked In. Luminaria Sale The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Kiwanis Club will be distributing the luminaries at the Fanwood Municipal Garage (by RR station) from 9 AM to 3 PM on: Dec. 20th &2Ut Spsclal Salt Tim* on D«c»mb«p 24 - I to 3 p.m. The luminaria kit costs 30c per unit. This includes the candle, bag and sand. (Please bring a containerforthe sand.) NOTE: We encourage all to participate in the DECA's TOYS for TOTS and FOOD for the NEEDY. You can drop items off when you pick up your luminaries. SCOTCH School reported that a CM lire was PUIK TUESDAY, DECEMBER 9 tured«)metiinedunngtemorning ^ • Report of a theft of a cellular teleSATURDAY, DECEMBER 13 phone from an empJoyee'a purchase at a • Oscar O.Ayo, 18, of Newark. »tt South Avenue businew. arrested for possession of marijuana or WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 10 Terrill Road and Front Street at apP,0< • An apartment resident o f Front mately midnight. The arrest occuncd,, Street reported graffiti written on a wall a result o f a motor vehicle stop. of a common hallway. . An employee ofa pharmacy on Pj,! • A White Oak Road resident re- Avenue reported the theft of several«,, ported a burglary that occurred during S S A Y , DECEMBER 14 the afternoon hours. Police said entry was gained by smashing a rear door • A resident of Stout Avenue reponci window. It ii unknown at this time what the theft of two decorativereindeer(m was taken. a display on the front lawn. The inciden THURSDAY, DECEMBER 11 occurred some time during the night • Robert Monet, 19; Alfred Frezzo, • Michael J. Porchetta, 22, of Scoter Jr., 3 1 , both o f Staten Island, and Plains was arrested for leaving the .set-, Bernadette Marie Gorey, 2 1 , o f of an accident, driving while intoxicaicc Whitestone, New York, were arrested and possession of marijuana. The inc, for possession of marijuana in a Park dent took place on Fenimore DmAvenue puking lot. Porchetta is alleged to have strucks vehicle parked on Westfield Road FRIDAY, DECEMBER 12 • A student at Union Catholic High I WWOOI) POLK I KI.OI I I K TUESDAY, DECEMBER 9 • Police reported that radios and cigarettes valued at $300 were shoplifted from a Martine Avenue pharmacy. The suspect, who exited through a rear door, waa last seen entering a nearby vehicle. • An aluminum ladder was reported stolen from alongside a garage on Hunter Avenue, according to police. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 12 • Police reported that an adult male attempted to shoplift cigarettes from a North Avenue convenience store, and waa stopped by store personnel. A complaint ia still pending, authorities said. SUNDAY, DECEMBER 14 • NJ Transit police charged a 16-yearold North PlainrieW resident with refusal to pay his tram rare and with possession oi suspected marijuana, accordingtoauthon ties. The youth, who was taken into custody aboard a train in Fanwood, was subsequently released to his parenti MONDAY, DECEMBER IS • A man attempted to shoplift vine from a Terrill Road tavern, according io police. The suspect was stopped t>> an employee of the establishment, who recovered the wine, after which the suspect left the premises. No complaints have been filed in connection with the incident, police said. 'Future Leaders' Work On Project With Chubb Scotch Plains-Fanwood Future BusinessLeadersofAmerica (FBLA) chapter recently focused on its partnership with a business project with Chubb Insurance Company. The organizers of this project were Kathy Marvel, Patty Whitehouse and the highschool'sFBLA chapter. The day started off with the enure chapter, as well asChubbemployees meeting fbrateleconference with the London branch office. The chapter then broke into three different groups: technology, human factor and business challenges. The technology group focused or how technology is used in the glob t environment; the human factorgrotf focused on role playing of difleren cultures of the world and included i panel discussion, while Business Challenges worked onfinanceand marketing. Throughout the day, all three ' : using computers and the Internet Area Residents Are Injured In Separate Car Collisions A Scotch Plains woman was in- were involved last Friday evening ir jured at 7:31 am. Tuesday morning a head-on collision which occurred in a traffic accident at the intersec- on Rahway Avenue near Amy Drive tion of Rahway Avenue and Grove shortly after 5 p.m. Street, directly across from Edison Sergeant Parizeau said the acciIntermediate School. dent took place when Thomas Detective Sergeant John Parizeau Szymborski, 24, of Mountainside, of the WestficldPolicc Department who was traveling north on Rahwa) said Suk Hung, 26, who was driving Avenue in a 1984 VWvo, veered inti a 1993 Saab, railed to heed the stop the southbound lane and struck i sign at Grove Street and traveled 1989 Ford driven by Jennifer Jerauld onto Rahway Avenue, where she col- 33, of Clark. lided witha 1989 Monte Carlodriven Thepolicereportindicatcdthatbot; by Randall Temple, 20, of Colonia. motorists, who reportedly sustainei Hewasnot injured, Sergeant Parizeau contusions in the accident, were turn said. ported to Rahway Hospital. Ms. Hung, who reportedly suffered A hospital spokeswoman said M neck injuries in the accident, was Jerauld was treated and released, bm transported by the Garwood Rescue had no information that M Squad to Overlook Hospital in SumSzymborski had been admitted to tie mit, where she was still being treated emergency room. Tuesday night, a hospital spokesMs. Jerauld was issued a ticket fa woman confirmed. operating an unregistered and uninShe was issued a ticket for driver sured vehicle, according to S inattention to the stop sign, Sergeant Parizeau, while Mr. S b Parizeau said, In a separate incident, two people his traffic lane. ADVOCACY ADDRESSED...Scotch Plains nsMent Robert Blair, pictured »< right, Board Treasurer of the Northern New Jersey Chapter of the JfiSSmr'i AatodatkM In Parajppany, Joins fellow chapter board member and Cerriffcd ft.bikAcco£tM|ii^ annual meeting, held recently at GPU Service, Inc, in Panippany. 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PUBUCAHON Thursday, December 18,1997 «ttfeer and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains - Fanwood THE W E E K IN SPORTS Quality andTalent Make Up Co% Wrestlers of some of schools they yuir, wrestlers from ia the Western Union _ reuuBl.AsanTshniarii M a i a the county at 215. r Jttnftotofrio Man) areqtt*4# ai the end of fteaiawfc fortunate eflM|B»»_ states but Witt, district and Cranford, John on New Scotch Plain Fan' all have wrestlers who their peers. Many will meet face to face this season in dual meets, the Union County Tournament, in the Districts or in the Region 3 Tournament Following is NFORD: y jsSoMd fire and blazing Nick Fekete freshtaM at 140. Donofrio ha» terrorized oppotocosi. placed second in the be stepped foot on the '•Ah ifc the counties. Fekete finished with a .JOHNSON: swept the Bloomfield TourIDcWitt districts, the counties, the .. », placed first in the placed third in the state at i H the county toumaeopbomoreyear.Feketeplaced Bfgionsat 145 last in the stales and had a 29-2 ifrcord. This seaFekete is well on his way to Vittwmwresuel52. having the ail-time best winning percentDeaakBowdea age in Cranford High School history. Bowden, now a senior, wrestled 130 PatEkstroin but year, had a 15-10 record and placed Eksoom is a junior, who will wrote at third in the districts. Bowden will com215 for me Cougars. Last year, Ekstrom pete at 140 this year. Brin Drake Drake, a senior, placed fourth in the districts, sixth in the counties and had a 14-lOrecoidatl71.Dnkeplanstowrestle 189 this season. Nick Lin Lin, a senior, was 15-7 but year and placed second in the districts at 103 NEW PROVIDENCE: RkhSachsel SachseL afour-yearvarsity wrestler, placed first in the Rahway Tournament, third at Hanover Park Tournament, second in the Union County Tournament, second in District 12 and fourth in Region 3atll2to finish witha21-7 record. Sachsel will be wresffingl2S this year. Pandise,ajunior, wrestled upa weight class last year at 119, was second in Rahway Tournament, thud in District 12 and finished 16-9. Paradise will stay at 119 Una year. DonSpagaola Spagnola, a senior, took first in District lTit 215 sod qualified for the Regkra 3 Tournament Spagnola also was a district runner-up si 215 as a sophomore. Don DeFuUppfci DefilUppis could be a candidatefora state championship at 135 or 140. DeFillippis is a two-tune county champion, two-time St BenedicfsPrepchamp, two-time District lOchamp and two-time Region 3 champ. Ae a freshman, DeFilttppk) was the state runner-up at 112. Last yaw, as the No. 1 seed at 125, be was upset in the quaraxfinals of the states for his only loss. In two years, DeFillippis has amassed a 57-2 record. Luke Cercbio, 145 DomSpafnok,215 Nick Lin, 103 GOVERNOR LIVINGSTON! Brett VaJMavvaar Vanderveer, 29-2, won the Union County tine, the District 12 title, the Region 3 tide, and placed fifth-sixth in the state tonmsment at 103. TUs year as a junior, Vsndervssr plans towiestk 112. Thn Marcantonio Marcantonio, now a sophomore, was 16-10 and placed fourth in District 12 at 130. Marcantonio plans to wrestle 145. KrisLecomte Lecomte was 16-9 last year at 119 as a sophomore. This year, he plans to wrestle 135. SCOTCH PLAINS-FANWOOD: Tony Mefcektea Melendezfinished19-6, wasfirstin the District 12 Tournament and placed second in the Union Countytournamentat 125 as a sophomore. This season Melendez plans to occupy the 130-pound class. Luke Cerchlo Cercbio was 16-12, placed third in the counties and third in the districts at 140. Cberchk), a senior, plans to compete at 145 thia season. Dave Loewinger Loewinger, a sophomore who will wrestle 103, placed third in District 12 and had a 16-12 record at 103. Jim Feetty Feeley, a junior at 250 pounds, will totally flU in the heavyweight position. Last year, Feeley was 15-12, placed third in the districts and qualified for the Re- KRIEGER. HAWKS BORNE GET 1ST TEAMALL-UC Blue Devils Record Big Stats EnRo 6-3 Se »57-yard field goal in double' 'eatlrvmgton, 12-9. Krieger I (be spirits of the Cardinals :*hen he launched a 32the bowling wind as earning fans watched the crossbar. Krieger points. whether it his blazing ly dangerous on Hawks was asakick-reDevilswith dazzling arts and By DAVID B. CORBIN W/lUUiH The Weslfield High Scfcaft team really left its mark eyes of its opposition this ing from a disturbing 1-8 to an impressive 6-3 seasfl} Blue Devils seized the media on pummeled, then 13 High School, 22-7. Seniors Jason and Jason Osbome were selectedtothe County list by The Coach Ed guisbed honor of Union County Krieger kicker, proving fealy and Jason to the Honor- Several member* Fanwood and boys' reco impressed virtually everyone who has watched him play. Once again, Gillie has been named Player of the Year, this time by The Courier News. Gillie tops the list of the 1997 All-Area soccer players selected by The Courier News, which also includes three additional Raiders. Senior midfielder Mike Milberger, senior sweeper Adam Koster and junior midfielderToddMoserfound themselves on "The Cream of the Crop" list Senior Raider back Doug Bishop and Blue Devils Dylan Dupre, a senior midfielder, and Kevin Mansfield, a senior stopper, were named to The Courier News' All-Union/Middlesex list Raider senior Chris Cardinal and Blue selected »s The of the Year for live up finished captured the North Jersey Section 2, Group 3 title and the State Group 3 Championship. ••ATTENTION** The Westfield Leader and The Times has the capabilities of making large Color Posters.(24xl8and other sizes), of SpurJa photos or any photos for a reasonable cost. Call David B. Corbin - 908-232-4407 or e-mail at [email protected] OCWTMM0 ON M S * f4 four key in which won | p the fj Offensively, rushing with incredible 8. with 11 toui with 195 Senior ond Team offen{familiar sight at the beginsive big offensive playi was ning pulling left or right and i a hole for Osbome who Fthen dash for huge gains, On de\ Hickey w u credited with 36 tackad plugged up the internal line to i opposing running backs to take i routes. Senior Greg Gonki was selectedtothe Third Team All-Union County in the linebacker position, Gonki accumulated 55 tackles this season and forced opposingquarterbacks to make premature passing decisions. Last year, Gonki was second in tackles to to«""m»to Jason Yarusi, who let a Westfield High School record of 139 tackles. Although primarily used for blocking on offense, Gonki bid two receptions for 19 yards. Senior Bob Baykowski, at quarterback, managed to amass 471 yards passing, which had a yield of five touchdowns, and added two rushing touchdowns himself, Other than Osbome, Baykowski* s primary receivers were juniors Tom Lee who grabbed eight passes for 74 yards and Lamont Turner who pulled in four passes for 115 yards. Lee was second in rushing with 367 yards, second in interceptions with three and third in tackles with 66. Lee ako scored two touchdowns. Turner plunged across the goal fine five times and was third in rushing with 226 yards. On defense, Turner had 35 tackles and one interception. Junior Todd Dowling was a terror on defense, as he racked up a total of 7 4 , tackles atlinebacker. Dowling alto rushed for 62 yards. Junior Brandon Door had 55 tackles as a linebacker and backed up Baykowski at quarterback. Junior Gabe. Perez contributed 32 tackles, and gained recognition in the Scotch Plains-Panwood game whan he recorded two quarterback sacks and batted down two passes. Juniors Kyle Martinowich, Rob Albino, Matt Krug and Marcus Thornton recorded 32, 27, 25 and 16 tackles, respectively. Albino also recorded a crucial safety in the Irvington game. Collectively, the Blue Devils outscored their opponents, 164-108, rushed for 1,372 yards and passed for 4S7 yards for a total of 1,859. Although they will be losing seven magnificent seniors, the Blue Devils will still field many experienced athletes next year. Scliohi Selected T-Shirts & Shorts Buy-One - Get-One 1/2 PRICE Adidas Outerwear at Reduced Prices •NIKE DIADORA STX- LANZERA • RUSSELL • Taylor & Love Subs, Deli & Catering 221 South Ave Westfield 233-0430 •ADIDAS •FILA Rt. 22 East 906-654-1112 PRINCE • The Mattress Factory Kehler's Athletic Balance 109 E. Broad St. 436 South Ave Westfield Westfield 233-5609 261 South Ave Westfield 232-1919 NIKE Kehler's Senior goalkeeper for the girls soccer team. Star Ledger. She recorded 12 shutouts this a Head Coach Pete Giordano indicated that Ni been around. She Is considered to be an NCAA Di Nusse is well-rounded academically, athletically and. of the Month Is selected by judges from the Optimists with an owner of one of the above sponsoring establish Leader and The Times. A photograph with the Scholar-, wlU also be placed Inpne of the sponsors'place of" ' ATHLETICl^sBAUNCE "Your All-Season Sports Supply Store" A Retail, SCHOOL & TEAM Dealer Offering A Complete Line of School Team Jackets, Uniforms & Footwear in The WntfJeUJmrmiThe Times. cceffcnt Instinctsforthe position. and dtbtn. The Schohu-'AUilete A picture of the and will appear in The th:s name engraved i of the plaque will be DMM a. CMMntor IIM Lmetrtm nw nm* fNTERCEPTION...BkieDevUaopho. more Chris Gisoone leaps and makes a beautiful interception hi the cad lone, in the waning seconds of the game with Cranford on November 1, The Blue Devils recorded career victory No. 500. 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' Last year, the Raiders l u g a/MM2 record, and finished strong undat M Coach Brian Homm. "We have a young team and are hoping to improve as the season goes along. WINNING STREAK...Assistant Captain Bryan Gates No. IS, rushes the puck against a Brick Memorial player at Warinanco Rink last Monday. The six-foot, three-inch senior defenseman has tallied three assists so far this year. Continuing their winning streak, the Blue Devils won, 11-2. The Blue Devils also pounced Morris Knolls, lf-O, oa December 4. Blue Devils Pounce Knolls, 10-0, on Ice BySTKVEABELES SptdaUy Wntun/or Tht WnjllUtimkl MdVlt Tmii The Westfield High School k e hockey team continued to Winning ways with a 10-0 romp of Morn* Knolls on December 4. Making his debut start Ihi* season, senior Brian GMRSOD ttV4d 16 s h o t s , « the Blue Devib recorded their Ant shutout of the seattm. Weslfield jumped out t» 40 early Jead when junior Rdnnie Kajhjak *amd off of a pass from junior Joth Falcone. Two minutes later, sophomore Mike Bird scored an unassisted goal to pot the Devils ahead by two Two more goals by freshman Brandon Kape and KftshJak gave WestfieM a comfortable fbur-fo*I lead at the fait mtermtttkn. In the second half, the Blue Odvai continued to pour m goals whan five different players tal&ad joak. Swfetf&fc Schoenberg, Bird a»d junior D I D M a i * all slapped ta foali wimin the fifft foer minutes, of play. K a t b M lefisfcrtd bis third.ntt aide o f the Matt* with a breakaway goal With ttmtarMiemauriagiotbeWK' ond period, senior Christian Fagin scored to put Westfield ahead by nine. In the third period, Bird claimed his second hat trick of the season, ending the game due to the 10-goal rule. Falcone and Kape finished the game with three assists apiece. "The win against Morris Knolls was a great team effort. Everyone contributed on both sides of the puck. It was a spectacular win for us," commented Falcone after the game. The Blue Devil defense, consisting of Captain Brendan Hickey and Assistant Captains Bryan Gates and Brad Schwartz, kept Morris Knolls from any scoring opportunities, as Westfield outshot Morris Knolls, 59-16. .9 0 "Our defense did a tremendous job keeping them frorn:*hooting. Wighad a lot of players step it op |i notch end that was the nail in the coffin fdr Morris Knolls," said Gates. .f%. 4? This past Saturday, ^Istfield was handed their first lots against Don Bosco Prep by a score o f 6-2. In perhaps the biggest game of the ear, the BlueJDevils will look to beat >ng-time rival Cranford High School tins Tuesday, December 23. PUBLIC NOTICE ~ UNION COUNTY BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD Date Adopted: December 11, 1997 Public Notice is hereby given that the Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders has awarded a contract without competitive bidding as a professional service or extraordinary, unspecifiable service pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1 )(a). This contract and the resolution authorizing it is available for public inspection in the Office of the Clerk of the Board. RESOLUTION NO.: 1287-97 Amending Resolution 395-96 AWARDED T O : Anthony RinakJo, Esq., 405 Westfield Avenue, Elizabeth, New Jersey. SERVICES: To provide additional legal representation on behalf of Corrections Officer Edward Einhom in the matter entitled Annlng v. County of Union, at al. COST: In an additional amount not to exceed $10,000.00, for a new contract amount not to exceed $15,000.00. M. Elizabeth Genievich Clerk of the Board 1 T - 12/18/97, The Leader Fee: $24.48 Kate Vandcrneyden Senior Men's League Seeks Two More Teams DEADLINE INFO. All sports that take place during tfM week MUSI bt submHtedbwFr1.4D.ru. Spicully WritunpfVu VntfUld Uadir mdVu Tumi be accepted up till Noon on Monday. Articles must be typed, i spaced and no longer than 1-1/2 pages. NO EXCEPTIONS. PUBLIC NOTICE UNION COUNTY BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD Date Adopted: December 11, 1897 Public Notice is hereby given that the Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders has awarded a contract without competitive bidding as a professional service or extraordinary, unspecifiable service pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)<a). This contract and the resolution authorizing it is available for public inspection in the Office of the Clerk of the Board. RESOLUTION NO.: 130147 AWARDED TO: (Retaining) Thomas J. Archambautt, TJA Training Resource Group, Inc., 439 Main Street, Suite No. 3. Bennington, Vermont. S E R V I C E S : To provide specialized correcction officer training. COST: In an amount not to exceed $12,790.00. M. Elizabeth Genievich Clerk of the Board 1 T - 12/18/97, The Leader Fee: $21.93 ~ UNION COUNTY BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD Date Adopted: December 11. 1987 Public Notice is hereby given that the Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders has awarded a contract without competitive bidding as a professional service or extraordinary, unspecifiable service pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a). This contract and the resolution authorizing it is available for public inspection in the Office of the Clerk of the Board. RESOLUTION NO.: 12I9-S7 Amending! Resolution S M - M AWARDED T O : Cleary, Alfieri and Grasso, Esqs., S Ravine Drive, POB 533, Matawan, New Jersey. SERVICES: To provide additional legal services on behalf of Corrections Officer Kwadjo Mensah in the matter entitled Annlng v. County of Union, at al. COST: In an additional amount not to exceed $15,000 for a new contract amount not to exceed $20,000.00. M. Elizabeth Genievich Clerk of the Board 1 T - 12/18/97. The Leader Fee: $24.46 LAWRENCE A. WOODRUFF Counsellor at Law Noleem B7QAVIDB.CORBIN WMkend marts DULY wrill PUBLIC NOTICE Jeff Kivetz Devil Wrestlers Add Numbers to Program PUBLIC NOTICE UNION COUNTY BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD Data Adopted: December 11, 1997 Public Notice is hereby given that the Union County Board of Chosen Freeholdera has awarded a contract without competitive bidding as a professional service or extraordinary, unspecifiable service pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5<1 )(a). This contract and the resolution authorizing it is available for public inspection in the Office of the Clerk of the Board. RESOLUTION NO.: 134s-«7 AWARDED TO: Kean University, 1033 Morris Avenue, Union, New Jersey. SERVICES: To provide case management training for approximately 50 professionals at 10 Vt hours of training in 3 M hour sessions, January 6, 7, and 0,1998 (Session 1), and January 20, 2 1 , and 22, 1996 (Session 2). COST: In an amount not to exceed $6,400.00. M. Elizabeth Genievich Clerk of the Board 1 T - 12/18/97, The Leader Fee: $23.46 Quality and Talent Make Up West-Union Co. Wrestlers i , ~ C f a t Basketball USA of Westfield, */Uch is sponsoring a basketball league . tor players over 40, is looking for two additional teams. Last year's winning team, Merrill Lynch, was comprised almost entirely of members of Fairleigh Dickinson's teams of the 1970s. The deadline for entry to the league, which begins in February, is Thursday, : January IS. Please contact Bill Clancy at (908) 7S6-4S02 for more information. The Westfield High School wrestling team has been adding numbers to the* young wrestling squad since last yeajf. The Blue Devils have 2?%wrestlers 4ft their roster: five seniors, tiree junky*, nine sophomores and nine fretlujp£,i . Leading the young Blue De«fl are senior Tri-Captains Mike Todd and Jeff Kivetz. At 160 Baly mounted a 25-3 record, took the Blue Devil Invitational, grabbed ffilt at the Six-County Invitational at M o d * Knolls, and placed second in District 11, second in the Union County Tournament, and third in Region 3. Todd placed second in the Westfield, Invitational two years in a row, and will PUBLIC NOTICE ~ UNION COUNTY BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD Date Adopted: December 11, 1997 Public Notice is hereby given that the Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders haa awarded a contract without competitive bidding as a professional service or extraordinary, unapecifiable service pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a). This contract and the resolution authorizing it is available for public Inspection in the Office of the Clerk of the Board. RESOLUTION NO.: 1 2 M 4 7 Amending Rssotutton M 2 - t 7 AWARDED TO: Edward J . Kotogl. Esq.. 923 North Wood Avenue, Linden, New Jersey. SERVICES: To provide legal services on behalf of Corrections Officer Frank Billero, Jr. (Deceased) in the matter entitled Annlng v. County o f Union, at al. COST: In an amount not to exceed $30,000.00. M. Elizabeth Genievich Clark of the Board PUBLIC NOTICE UNION COUNTY BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD Date Adopted: December 11, 1997 Public Notice is hereby given that the Union County Board of Chosen FreebokJOTB has awarded a contract without competitive bidding as a professional service or extraordinary, unspecifiable service pursuant to N.J.S.A. 4OA:11-5(1)(a). This contract and the resolution authorizing it is available for public inspection in the Office of the Clerk of the Board. RESOLUTION NO.: 1 2 9 3 * 7 AWARDED TO: Palumbo and Renaud, Esqs., (Robert Renaud, Esq.) 190 North Avenue, Cranford, New Jersey. SERVICES: To provide additional legal representation on behalf of Corrections Officer John Bashew in the matter entitled Aiming v. County of Union, at al. COST: In an amount not to exceed $10,000.00. M. Elizabeth Genievich Clark of the Board 1 T - 12/1B/97. The Leader Fee: $22.95 PUBLIC NOTICE • Estate Planning • Matrimonial Law • General Practice Divorce Mediation 201 South Avenue East Westfield, NJ 654-8885 Jeanme McC«» at point guard, will have *> t a k e o w W l r f e f c a Hicks who graduated11 e*pbs»s(IHmm. Kate Vmriaftiyden has been named as the R t t t a ttant captain. Last year, Vwderheyds* wa* very active on both sides of fee 0O*tt, and led the team in Pat Ekstrom, 215 « t x > u o d l 9 i t 103, created 38 steals, had Jua Feefcy, Hwt Brian Drake, 189 46 a t t i t t l « « ! hit for 43 points. VatMtatteydap has been very physical ttaflaT <heb»ards and should put up some food numbers this season. The Raiders have two experienced juniors who will have a major impact on the team's success this season. Nikki McCoy was third in scoring last year with 131 points, was second in steals with SO and was fourth in rebounds with 69. Christine Bowers collected SO rebounds, grabbed 45 steals, scored 58 points and added 19 Assists last year. "We will be struggling offensively in the beginning because we lost our outTodd DeWItt, 152 David Loewinger, 103 Tim Marcantonio, 145 side shooters. Hicks and Kim Bethea to graduation," stated Homm. "Our big guns will probably be Nikki McCoy, Vanderheyden and possibly sophomore Kate Feighner." Homm commented on which teams wouldoffermemostresistance. "Shabazz, Union Catholic and Elizabeth will be comrnueo mom M O * it tough this year." Garay, a 265-pound senior, is indeed a gion 3 Tournament. As to the Raiders' goals and chances contender for a state crown at heavyKAHWAY: this season, Homm said, "We wani tb be weight. Garay easily swept the Hanover Jason CrutchfMd competitive. We can play with a lot of the Park, Rahway, District 11 and Region 3 teams. We want to qualify for the states Crutchfield, a senior, was a threeTournaments last year, and lost only in and hopefully we Will have a better than time champion at the Hanover Park state competition to finish 32-2. Garay .500 record by the cutoff date." Tournament. Crutchfield placed first has a career 86-12 varsity record. in the Rahway Tournament, took third WESTFIELD: at District 11, but came back to place Onur Tezucar second in the Region 3 Tournament to Tezucar, a junior, was 22-6, placed first qualify for the states and finished 27in District 11 and took fourth in Region 3 7 at 160. Crutchfield will wrestle at at 140. This season, he will be wrestling 160 again. 152, then will drop to 145. Shawn Stuebcr Mike Bah/ Stueber, a junior, captured first in At 160 last year, Baly compiled a 25-3 both theHanover Park and Rah way Tourrecord, took first in the Blue Devil Invitanaments, grabbed first at the Union tional, grabbed first at the Six-County County Tournament, placed second in Invitational at Morris Knolls, placed secthe districts, then came back to win the ond in District 11, second in the Union Region 3 Title and finished 27-4 last County Tournament and third in Regipn year in the 119-pound class. Although 3. This season, Baly will also wrestle 16/0, certified at 125, Stueber will probably where his stiffest local competition will remain at 130. come from Crutchfield. Antonio Garay DanTodd Smith UNION COUNTY BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD Date Adopted: December 11, 1997 Public Notice is hereby given that the Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders has awarded a contract without competitive bidding as a professional service or extraordinary, unspeciliable service pursuant to N.J.S.A. 4OA:11-5(1)(a). This contract and the resolution authorizing K Is available for public inspection in the Office of the Clerk of the Board. RESOLUTION NO.: 13S3-97 A W A R D E D T O : (Retaining) Gilad Jacobson (Special Units International Training Services), POB 4040, Ramat Gan, Israel. SERVICES: To provide basic training for emergency response team. COST: In an amount not to exceed $11,600.00. M. Elizabeth Genjevich Clerk of the Board 1 T - 12/16/97, The Leader Fee: $21.93 fcife Kivetz at 125-130. n f t Steed second in Dist i l antf-ticond in the Sixgoals for this tobeatSachsel year, Kivetz itoRichSacasel CORBETRSHARPE NAME who should do „. are senior Nkk fjNdfeem Smith and junseason last year at the Iwret, placed Hrrestle in the same weight class this season. As to his goals this season, Smith commented, "I want to improve upon my record from last year and make it further in the tournaments." Tezucar was 22-6, placed first in District 11 and took fourth in Region 3 at 140 This season, he will be wrestling 145 and 1S2. Tezucar said, "I hope to make it to the states and do well in the states." Junior Richard Hatfield may see action at 189; sophomores Nkk Clark and Brian Williams most likely will see action at heavyweight, andsophomoreMike Kivetz may alternate with Tezucar at 145 and 152. There are still several gaps in the Blue Devils' lineup and Head Coach Don MacDonald will decide when the younger wrestlers will be ready to fill in the vacant weight classes. One wrestler who looked promising for the Blue Devils was not present in the wrestling room. "Johnny Jones, who wrestled 160-171 last year, moved to Georgia He would have been a good help to the team," commented MacDonald. PUBLIC NOTICE UNION COUNTY BOARD OF C H O S E N FREEHOLDERS NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD Data Adopted: December 11, 1997 Public Notice Is hereby given that the Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders has awarded a contract without competitive bidding as a professional service or extraordinary, unspecifiable service pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a). This contract and the resolution authorizing H is available for public Inspection in the Office of the Clerk of the Board. RESOLUTION NO.: 1 2 M 4 7 Amending Resolution * 2 3 - t 7 AWARDED .TO: Robert Varady, Esq., LaCorte, Bundy and Varady, 15 Prince Street, Elizabeth, New Jersey SERVICES: To provide additional legal representation on behalf of Corrections Officer Lisa Graham in the matter entitled Annlng at al v. County of Union, t t al. COST: In an additional amount not to exceed $10,000.00, for a new contract amount not to exceed $20,000.00. M. Elizabeth Genievich Clerk of the Board 1 T - 12/18/97, The Leader Fee: $24.48 PUBLIC NOTICE UNION COUNTY BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD Date Adopted: December 11,1997 Public Notice is hereby given that the Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders has awarded a contract without competitive bidding as a professional service or extraordinary, unspecifiable service pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(m). This contract and the resolution authorizing K are available for public Inspection In the Office of the Clerk of the Board. RESOLUTION NO.:1S91-i7 AWARDED T O : Hartford Insurance Co. C O V E R A G E : Animal Mortality and Emergency Management Polices. POLICY PERIOO: Effective 09/14/97. AMOUNT DUE: $4,080.00. M. Elizabeth Genievich Clerk of the Board 1 T - 12/18/97, The Leader Fee: $19.89 mmmm Westfield High School junior Jennifer Matro and Scotch PlainsFan wood High School sophomore Carolyn Pilkington have been selected to the First Team All-Area by The Courier News. In addition. Blue Devil seniors Meghan Corbet! and Sarah Sharpe have been selected to The StarLedger Second Team All-State. Jen Matro compiled a 15-7 record, and placed first in the Union County Tournament at first singles. Matro was a significant factor in assisting the Blue Devils to surge to the finals of the Kings Girls Tennis Showdown. Pilkington finished her season at 15-42 at first singles, and placed second in the Union County Tournament, losing in three sets to Matro, 4-6, 6 - 1 , 6-0. Pilkington reached the third round of the state singles championships. Corbett and Sharpe were also named to The Star-Ledger First Team All-Group 4 and as Honorable Mentions by The Courier News at first doubles. Corbett and Sharpe aced the Union County tournament, winning the finals in a battle over their Oak Knoll opponents. Caroline Tell and Katie Richards also have been selected to the First Team All-Group 4 and have been named as Third Team All-State by position. Tell and Richards also had a battle with Oak Knoll in the Union County tournament, but survived to take first place at second doublet. Third singles player Ilka Netravali was named to the Third Team AllGroup 4 and as an Honorable Mention. Netravali placed second in the Union County Tournament at third singles, losing to Katie Angelo of Oak Knoll, 6 - 2 , 6 - 3 . In addition, Blue Devil Becky Matro and Raider Diegi Notoane, bom at second singles, were named to the First Team All-Union-Middlesex list by The Courier News. Becky Matro won the Union County Tournament at second singles, easily stinging Jennifer Tango of RoseUe Park, 6-2,6-1. Raiders Danielle Kapner, Gita Shoor and Cara Bristol were also named as Honorable Mentions by The Courier News. Westfield finished second in The Courier News' Top 10 with a 20-4 record behind Hillsborough, which ended its season at 19-1. Scotch Plains-Fanwood finished fifth with a 15-4 record. PUBLIC NOTICE UNION COUNTY BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD Date Adopted: December 11,1997 RESOLUTION NO.: 1271-87 AWARDED T O : Handle With Care, Browntown Center Offices, Suite 7, Route 516, Old Bridge, New Jersey. SERVICES: To provide advanced training for Juvenile Detention Officers. COST: In an amount not to exceed $6,000.00 M. Elizabeth Genievich Clerk of the Board , 1 T - 12/18/97, The Leader Fee: $14.28 Jennifer Matro PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE UNION COUNTY BOARD OF CHO8EN FREEHOLDERS NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD Date Adopted: December 11, 1997 Public Notloe la hereby olven that the Union County Board of Choaan Froaholdera haa awarded a oontract without oompetMva bidding aa a profeaikmal aervio4 or extraordinary, unapecifiable aervice pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1 )(a). Thia oontrsot tnd th# resolution suthofiztaQ R is flvsMsbtoforpublic inspection inths Offios of ths Citric of tht Bosrd. RESOLUTION NO.: 1 M M 7 Q AWARDED TO: Leonard A. WoHotein, Eaq., 340 East Grove Strett, Weatfleld, New Jersey. SERVICES: To provide additional legal representation on behalf of Corrections Officer Charles Demareet In ths matter entitled Aiming v. County of Union, at al. COST: In an additional amount not to exceed $10,000.00, for a new oontract amount not to exceed $15,000.00. M. Elizabeth Genievich Clerk of the Board 1 T - 12/18/97, The Leader Fee: $24.48 UNION COUNTY BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD Date Adopted: December 11, 1997 Public Notice is hereby given that the Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders has awarded a contract without oompaUHVs bidding as a professional servtoe or extraordinary, unspoelfiable service pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a). This contract and me resolution authorizing It is available tor public inspection in the Offlos of the Clerk of the Board. RESOLUTION NO.: 1 M M 7 AroMtdkiQ RSSOKJUOW 9 M A 4 7 AWARDED TO: Waters, MoPherson. McNeiH, Esq.. 300 Lighting Way, POB 1600, Seoauous, New Jersey. SERVICES: To provide specialized legal services to represent ths County of Union In connection with personnel matters in general. COST: In an additional amount not to exceed $30,000, for a new contract amount not to exceed $200,000.00. L M. Elizabeth Genieviohf Clwfc of the Boardi 1 T - 12/18/97, The Leader Fee: $24.4SJ 1 '.» Thursday, December 18,1997 fBlfe fBtstiielb llmher and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains - Faiwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION CANTERBURY MAKES ALL-UNION Raider Matmen Show Depth, Determination By DAVID B.CORBIN Sptaalty Wrirtnjbr n»Wi«ftld Uoitt and Hit Timtt The Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School wrestling team it on the move. Two years ago, the Raiders finished 5-11; last year, they were 9-6-2, and this season the Raiders have higher aspirations. The Raiders have 3 3 wrestlers, 11 which are freshmen, and still have several experienced wrestlers. Junior Tony Melendez and Seniors Luke Cerchio and Eric Viscardi have been selected as the Raiders' team captains. Melendez finished 19-6, was first in the District 12 Tournament and placed second in the Union County Tournament at 125. This season, Melendez plans to occupy the 130-pound class. Cerchio was 16-12, placed third in the counties and third in the districts at 140. Cerchio plans to compete at 145 this season, viscardi, though injured, saw some action last year at 171 and will remain at that weight this season. Sophomore Dave Loewinger, who will wrestle 103, placed third in District 12 and bad a 16-12 record at 103. Junior Charlie Tripet, wrestling 119 this year, was 13-12 at 112 last year. Tony Zanfecki was 13-11 and placed fourth in me District 12 Toumamentat 189. Confidently, Zardecki exclaimed, "I am going to be District Champion this year." Frank Thome showed steady improvement last year at 215. This summer, Thome placed third in the state in freestyle wrestling, and has high hopes this season at 215. Junior Jim Feeley, at 250-pounds, will totally fill in the heavyweight position. Last year, Feeley was 15-12, placed third in the districts and qualified for the Region 3 Tournament Raider Head Wrestling Coach Dave Bello has a strong will and desire to do well this season. "We should be competitive for the Watchung Conference, We have Rahway on February 6 at home and it could be a thriller," stated Bello "We open with Kearny; they are going to be tough. If we beat Keamy, we can be a serious contender for the Watchung Conference title," claimed Bello "I would like to challenge South Plainfleld for the District 12 tide and would like to place in the top three in the Union County Tournament. Alto w e would like to qualify for the sectionals," added Bello. POSSIBLE LINEUP: 103: — David Loewinger 112: —Mike Loewinger 119:—Charlie Tripet 125: —Wide open 130:—Tony Melendez 135: — Mike Natale, sophomore 140: — Mike Grabel, sophomore and MarkRkca 145:—Luke Cerchio 152:— Josh Ricca 160:— Chris Stiglitz 171: —Eric Viscardi 189: —Tony Zardecki 215: —Frank Thome Hwt: — Jim Feeley Page 15 Kaslusky Makes All-Area Boys Cross Country Team Frank Thome, 215 s Charlie Tripet, 119 Tony Zardecki, 189 Men's Over 50 Hoops League Begins; S. Plains Beats Pearls The Senior Basketball League, sponsoredbyClubBasketballUSAofWestfield, began its 1997-1998 season last week at Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School with a renewed spirit and an expanded league. The league welcomed the arrival of new teams from Patenon (toe Wise Guys) and Clark (Areana Sports), and new players on all teams. Scotch Plains, last year's undefeated championship squad, resumed its winning ways with a 46-27 defeat of an improved Westfkld team, which added a pair of six-foot, five-inch bookeods, 60year-old John Barrand rookie JohnCarlson. Scotch Plains picked up Pete Tiemey, who played for Fairleigh Dickinson, and who, along with Tom Aguirre, the perennial league leader in offensive rebounding, led the scoring for the defending champs. A new entry fiom the Paterson "Y," the Wise Guys, have burst out to a 2-0 record, with victories over fellow newcomers, Areana Sporteof Clark, and Team Law. Last year's runner-up, Cranford, is again looking to be a power, utilizing a constant running style favored by player-coach Lou Koehler. The Cougars have added six foot fiveinch Chip Weiss to their arsenal. Areana Sports looked better than their 0-2start would indicate. They displayed good passing and shooting skills, and should be a factor. Look for improved play from North PlainfieJd, with the addition of Linden and Citadel player Al Krobotfa (six feet, five inches),andTeamLaw, whichpkkedadded similarly-sized Mack Harper of Plainfield. Last year's third-place team, Berkeley Heights, looked sharp in their first outing. December 9: Pttenoa42,ArctM34 Cruford 50, T e w Lew 36 December 11: Crsnford 45, A n u s 44 (2OT) PiUrson 52, T«aa Lew 24 Berkley 35, N. PIslsfMd 27 Scotch Plains 46, WeetfleU 27 STANDINGS American Division lam X 1. Ed. Fttenon 2 Craaford 2 Arcs** Sports 0 TesmLsw 0 National Division Scotch Pfckw 1 0 Berkeley Heighti 1 0 Wettfleld 0 1 N. PIsfcftfleM 0 1 0 1.000 0 1.000 2 .000 2 .000 1.000 1.000 .000 .000 Westfield High School junior Gordon Kaslusky bas been selected to The Courier News' 1997 All-Area Boys' Cross Country Team. Four additional Blue Devil runners also have been recognized for their achievements. Kaslusky opened the eyes of opposing coaches and runners when he won the Union County championship, turning in an amazing time of 15:59. Eyes were also wide open when he took first in the North Jersey Section 2, Group 4 race with a time of 16:50. grabbed third at the state Group 4 race with a time of 16:33.8 and placed ninth at the Meet of Champions. Jon Katerba Selected Co-Captain For Gettysburg College Jon Katerba of Scotch Plains has been selected as a Co-Captain for the 1998 Gettysburg Men's Soccer Team. Katerba started all 22 games in goal for the 16-4-2 Bullets. Gettysburg finished the season ranked as the No. S, Division 3 team in the nation. They won the Mid-Atlantic Region Championship during the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division 3 Championships and lost to the College of New Jersey in the Final eight of the tournament. Katerba finished the season with 76 saves, a 0.70 goals against average and 7.3 shutouts. He is also within one shutout of the Gettysburg soccer shutou record, with 17.8 career shutouts, and shares the all-time season shutout record. Devil seniors Mark Matthews and Bill Zacher, along with junior Peter Anzelone and Scotch Plainw-Fanwood High School standout James Canterbury, a senior. have been named to the All-Union/ Middlesex team. Raider senior Ben Lee and Blue Devil sophomore Chris Driscoll were named as Honorable Mentions. Arbor Day Foundation Offers Tree Booklet The National Arbor Day Founda tion has published a Conservation Trees booklet whicb is available to the public free of charge. The booklet uses photographs, illustrations and easy-to-understand descriptions to help people plant and care for conservation trees, according to a spokesman. The contents of the guide include: e Howtouseshadetreesandwindbreaks to save energy in your home. e How to attract songbirds to your yard. e How to save trees during construction. e How to save topsoil and help farm profits with shelterbelts. e The right way to plant trees. . e The right way to prune trees. To receive a free booklet, individuals may send their name and address to: Conservation Trees, The National Arbor Day Foundation, Nebraska City, Nebraska, 68410. Union County Golf I.D. Cards Available After January 1st "<~ Golfers can avoid crowds at Union - County courses by purchasing identification cards for the 1998 season when •'they become available after the first of 'the new year. Freeholder Vice Chairman Daniel P. Sullivan, Liaison to the Parks and Recreation Adsorb Board, said that by buying the cards (which are available at all three c o u n t y - o w n e d courses) during the winter, golfers won't have to contend with throngs of over enthusiasts. T h e y can save themselves a lot of time and aggravation by buying the identification cards before spring comes," be said. "We are making it as easy at possible to serve the goners who play our courses." Last year's establishment of a computerized, photo identification system has changed the production and renewal of cards. Because all identification cards purchased in 1997 will be de-activated by the system on Wednesday, December 31, it is important for golfers who registered this year to keep their cards and'bring-them to the course when purchasing a 19981.D. card, a county, spokeswoman said. A date sticker will be applied to the 1997 card and it will be reactivated. New cards will be issued to golfers who were not registered in 1997, or who are purchasing a different type of card for the new year. Cards can be purchased or updated daily, from 8 a m . to 4 p.m. People who ' live in or own property in Union County can purchase a Resident Card for $30, or a Season Card for $80. Senior residents or senior property owners, ages 62 and older and youths ages 12 to 17 may ' purchase I.D. cards for $25. - When purchasing a new card or rehewing last year's cards, golfers must show proof of residency through two • forms of identification: a driver's license and either a current annual lease, tax bill, utility bill, credit card bill or ' bank statement. In the absence of a driver's license, two of the other items listed will be accepted. Non-county residents who own property in Union County may also purchase cards upon providing a current tax bill showing the address, lot and block number, o f the property. New Jersey residents who do not live PUBLIC NOTICE ~ UNION COUNTY BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD Data Adopted: Deoember 1 1 , 1007 PubNo NoUoe to hereby given that the Union County Board of ChoMn Freeholdera hs* wwrded a contract without oompetKive bidding s e e profeeeioneJ s*rvic* or extraordinary, unepeciflaMe eervtce pursuant to N.J.SA 4CA:11-5(1X«). This contract and the rMokiUon authorizing It to eveHeble far puWte inepecUon m the Offioe of the Clerk of the Board. RESOLUTION NO.: 1 M 3 4 7 AWARDED T O : The ArchdioosM of Ncwwit, 171 Clifton Avonuo, New JtfMy. SERVICES: To provide chaplaincy eervtoM for ttw Catholic petienteSreeldente of RunneNe Specialized Hospital. PERIOD: January 1, 1008 through December 3 1 . 1008. COST: In an amount not to exceed $7,500. M. Elizabeth Genievich Clerk of ttw Board 1 T - 12/18/97. Ttw L — d r Foe: 821.93 PUBLIC NOTICE in Union County cannot purchase I.D. cards, but must register with one of the golf courses to be able to access the computerized reservation system. Upon registering, a non-resident access number will be issued, after proof of New Jersey residency is presented. County Manager Michael J. Lapolla reminded golfers that renovations have resulted in temporary changes in play at two of the three county courses. T h e county is in the midst o f comprehensive redevelopment and green reconstruction programs at Galloping Hill and Ash B r t k Golf Courses," he said. Therefore,GallopingB"lGolf Course has been closed for the winter and Ash Brook has nine holes open. The regular 18 notes are available for play at Oak Ridge," LapoUa explained. The clubhouses at all three courses remain open for other business, including the purchase of I.D. cards. For further information, please call Ash Brook, Scotch Plains at (908) 7560414, Galloping Hill, Kenilworth/Union at (908) 686-1556, or Oak Ridge; Clark at (732) 574-0139. General parks program information is also available on the Internet by visiting the Union County Home Page at www.unioncountynj.org. PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE ~ UNION COUNTY BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD Data Adopted: December 1 1 , 1 0 0 7 PubNo Notice Is hereby given thet the Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders hss awerdeda oontrsct without competitive bidding as s professional service or extraordinary, unspeclflable service pursuer* to N.J.SA. 40A:11-5(1 Ms). This oontrsct snd ttw resolution suthorizing it is svaHsbis for pubNo Inspection In ttw Offloe of ttw Cwrk of the Board. RESOLUTION NO.: 1 M 4 4 7 AWARDED T O : The Consortium, 227 Fakfisld Road, Suite 210, Fskfleld, New Jersey. SERVICES: To provide physiosl therapy services to the pationts/reeldenta of RunneNe SpedeUzed Hospital. PERIOD: Jsnusry 1 , 1008 through December 3 1 , 1006. C O S T : In sn smount not to exceed $124,410.00. u_^_^ Cwrk of the Board 1 T - 12/18/97. The Leader Fee: $23.48 PUBLIC NOTICE ~ UNION COUNTY BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD Data Adopted: Deoember 1 1 , 1007 Public Notkw w hereby given that ttw Union County Board of ChoMn FrMhoMere h— awarded a contract without compeWive bidding M • profoaalbnal • a n * * or extraordinary, unepeoiflable eervtce pursuant to N.J.SA 40A:11-5(1Xa). Thw • « * * • < * * * ttw rMoMtonauthorizing II w svBmbto for public Inspection In the Offto* of ttw Clerk of ttw Board. RESOLUTION NO.: 12S4-C7 AflMfMNtQ H99OMIUOII 9 2 4 4 7 AWARDED TO: Lum, Danzie. D I M O O , ' Poeitan and Kleinberg, Eaqe., 103 Eisenhower Parkway, N«w Jeraey. ' SERVICES: To provide additional legal M r v l o M on behalf of Officer Edward Elnhorn In ttw matter entitled Arming v. County of Union, at al. COST: In an additional amount not to exceed $66,000.00, for a new contract •mount not to exoMd $128,000.00. M. Elizabeth Genievich Clerk of ttw Board ' I T - 12/18/97, The Leader Fee: $2446 ~ UNION COUNTY BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS NOTICE O F CONTRACT AWARD Data Adopted: December 1 1 , 1 0 0 7 PubNo Notkw to hereby given thet the Union County Board of Crtoeen Freehoktom nee awarded si contract without oompettUve bidding w • profeaelorwl eervtoe or extraordinary, unepecifiable service pursuant to N.J.SA 40A:11-5(1 Me). Thw contract flndtht PMokAion MJthorlzing His •vailabli for public Irwpeotion In ttw Offloe of ttw Clerk of ttw Board. RESOLUTION NO.: 1 1 7 3 4 7 Amendktg Resolution 1 0 4 2 4 7 AWARDED T O : Arsmark Correction ServioM, 2000 Spring Road, Suite 300, Osk Brook, IMnoie. SERVICES: To provide additional food services to ttw Union County JeH. PERIOO: For s three (3) year period commencing August 22, 1004 through Jenuery31,1006. COST: In sn amount not to eaneed $185,742.00. M. Elizabeth Genievich Clerk of the Board 1 T - 12/18/87. The Leader Fee: $24.48 ~ UNION COUNTY BOARD OF CHO8EN FREEHOLDERS fOTsCE OF CONTRACT AWARD SjvSBHSJ ^^«%SBJ^S^^QJSB^B4 S I ^ ^ B ^ ^ ^ ^ B V V SSj^^Bn I 1 1 9 S^^B" W PUDNC Nopof) • h n w y Qiven tnet tnti Union County Board of ChoMn Fr—hokl#ro fMM sWMsfOMI a contract wntnout ownpetttve bidding se s professions! s e n * * or •xtrsordlnsry, unspeclflable service pursusrH to N.J.3.A. 40A:11-8(1Ms). This oontrsot snd ttw resolution authorizing N w svsilsbis for pubNc inspsotton In the Office of ttw Cwrk of ttw Board. RESOLUTION NO.: 12M-S7 AffianolftQ RaaoNMoii i2OvC*00 AWARDED TO: Lum, Dsnzis, Drssoo, Positsn snd Klsinbsrg, Esqs., 103 Eisenhower Parkway, New Jersey. SERVICES: To provide additional legal services on behalf of Union County in ttw matter entitled Diaz v. County of Union, ataJ. COST: In sn additional amount not to exceed $2,000.00, for s new contract •mount not to exoeed $7,000.00. M. Elizabeth Genievich Clerk of the Bosrd 1 T - 12/18/97. The Lesdor Fee: $24.48 Make sure Westfield Township gets the reforms that save you money. or months we've asked New Jersey drivers in F Legislative District 22 to come forward and tell us Nothing will happen unless you call Senator Donald T. DiFrancesco at 908-322-5500, Assemblyman what changes are needed in auto insurance. And you've Alan M. Augustine at 908-665-7777, and expressed three very important points: One, you're tired Assemblyman Richard H. Bagger at 908-232-3673 of subsidizing high-risk drivers. Two, you want more and let them know that you want them to include these choices about the level of coverage the state forces you three key features in the new law. to buy. And three, you want to criminalize fraud. Well, we agree. On all points. And the fact is, that if these changes were made, New Jersey motorists could If you're tired of paying the highest auto insurance rates in the coimtry, now is the time to do something about it. Call today. It's now or never. save up to 30% or more on their auto insurance rates. A MESSAGE FROM THE ALLSTATE NEW JERSEY INSURANCE COMPANY AND ITS 1,264 EMPLOYEES. WWW.REFORM5.COM Page 16 I b JSBttifutb l U a o w and THE TIMES of Scotch Halm - Fanwood Thursday, December 18,1997 Men's 30 and Hoops League Opens Season at Park Middle George Majchrzak, Director of the Scotch Plains Department of Recreation Men's 30 and Over League, has announced the league is currently operating with eight teams. All games are played at the Park Middle School gyms. Swan Motel (4-0), led by John Krotulis and Dave Nathanson, have established themselves as the team to beat in this year's league. Last year's league champions, C&C (3-1), led by Willie Heard and Kevin White, are looking forward to the confrontation scheduled for Wednesday, January 14. These two teams are set to battle for first place. Raritan Coalition Urges Towns: To Catalog Commuter Concerns Campbell Construction (2-2), led by Rich Campbell, might just turn out to be this year's "Cinderella" team. Standings as of Dec. 3 K L Swan Motel Thunder CtC S n u k t r Mania Campbell Team Five Shootin & Lootin Paperchase 4 3 3 2 2 1 1 0 CONTINUED FROM PAGE 7 0 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 PUBLIC NOTICE UNION COUNTY BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD Data Adopted: Dacamber 11, 1997 Public Notice is hereby given that the Union County Board of Chosen Freeholder* has awarded a contract without competitive bidding as a professional service or extraordinary, unspeclfiable service pursuant to N.J.S.A. 4OA:11-5(1)(a). This contract and the resolution authorizing it is available for public inspection In the Office of the Clerk of the Board. RESOLUTION MO.: 12C047 AWARDED TO: Bruna Cordones, 512 East 3rd Avenue, Rosalie, New Jersey. SERVICES: To provide beautician servioea to the patients/residents of Runnelte Specialized Hospital. PERIOD: January 1, 1998 through Dooamber31, 1996. COST: At no cost to the County. M. Elizabeth Genlevich Clerk of the Board 1 T - 12/18/97. The Leader Fee: $21.93 PUBLIC NOTICE WESTFIELD BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT MEETING DATES In compliance with N.J.S.A. 104-8D (Open Public Meetings Act), the Board of Adjustment wishes to advise the public of its meeting dates. Meetings, at which formal action will be taken, are on the second Monday of each month at 7:30 p.m. unless otherwise stipulated, and are held at the Municipal Building. 426 East Broad Street. WastfieM, NewJ«r6ey in the Council Chambers. The Board will also meet at 7:00 p.m. on those dates in the Mayor's Conference Room for a work session which the public may attend but may not participate in. Meeting dates are as follows: January 12. 1996 February 9, 1998 March 9, 1998 April 13,1996 May 11. 1996 JuneS, 1996 July 13.1996 August 10, 1998 September 21, 1996 October 19, 1998 November 9, 1998 December 14, 1996 January 11, 1909 Applications and plans to be considered at these meetings will be on fileintheofftoe of the Secretary of the Board of Adjustment, 959 North Avenue. West, WaatftoM. Maw Jersey and may be seen Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. CoMeen Mayer, Secretary Board of Adjustment !lriJFja3lS PUBLIC NOTICE UNION COUNTY BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD Date Adopted: December 11, 1997 Public Notice is hereby given that the Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders has awarded a contract without competitive bidding as a professional service or extraordinary, unspeciflable service pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1 )(a). This contract and the resolution authorizing H is available for public inspection in the Office) of the Clerk of the Board. RESOLUTION NO.: 128247 AiftsnoHnQ Raaotutton i$Q 07 AWARDED TO: Lum, Daruls, Drasco. Posltan and Kleinberg. Esqa., 1 0 3 Eisenhower Parkway, New Jersey. SERVICES: To provide additional legal services on behalf of Union County in the matter entitled Singh v. County of Union, etal. COST: In an additional amount not to exceed $10,000.00, for a new contract amount not to exceed $15,000.00. M. Elizabeth Genievich Clerk of the Board 1 T - 12/18/97, The Leader Fee: $24.48 PUBLIC NOTICE SHERIFF'S SALE SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, DOCKET NO. F-000208-97. COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS, INC.. PLAINTIFF vs. DORIS MIRANDA, ET AL, DEFENDANT. CIVILACTION. WRIT OF EXECUTION. DATED OCTOBER 14. 1907 FOR SALE OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution to me directed I ahaM aapoaa for sale by public vendue. on the 4th Floor of the Bank Building, 24 Rahway Avenue, In the City of Elizabeth, New Jersey on W E D N E S D A Y T H E 7 T H DAY O F JANUARY A.O., 1997 at two o'clock In the afternoon of said day. AH successful bidOBBrB) iTIUW MeVW a W H Of u M i DKJ sWMsWJDP) In oath or oartifitd chock ot tho conclusion of tno »MMM. The Judgment amount is $156,906.47. MUNICIPALITY: Elizabeth. COUNTY: Union. STATE OF NEW JERSEY. STREET AND STREET NO.: 4 3 8 Franklin Street a/k/a 438-440 Franklin Street. TAXBLOCKNO.ANDLOTNO.: BLOCK NO.: 21, LOT NO.: 26andp/o24. DIMENSIONS OF LOT: 33.20feetx10O feet. NEAREST CROSS STREET: 291.80 feet from the intersection of 5th Street. There is due approximately the sum of $161,128.33 together with lawful Interest and costs. There is a full legal description on Me In the Union County Sheriffs Office. The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn thiesale. RALPH FROEHLICH SHERIFF WILLIAM M.E. POWERS, JR.. Attorney 737 Stokes Road P.O^Box 1068 MOufOTO, rMrW JOTOOy O0OOO4OO3 CH-753460 <WL) 4 T - 1 2 / 1 1 , 12/18, 1205797*1/1/86 Fes: $165.24 PUBLIC NOTICE UNION COUNTY BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD Date Adopted: December 11, 1007 Public Notice is hereby given that the Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders he* awarded a contract without competitive bidding as a professional aarvloa or extraordinary, unspeciflable service pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-6(1 Ma)- TNe contract and the resolution authorizing II le available for public Inspection in the Office of the Clerk of the Board. RESOLUTION NO.: 127447 Amending Resolution 3S7A-O7 AWARDED TO: Correctione National Corporation, One Rlveiweik Place, Suite 1215, 700 North St. Men/a, San Antonio, SERVICES: To provide additional technical assistance services to the Union County Jail. PERIOD: To extern the timetoFebruary 28, 1998, to provide the technical assistance to finalize the medical RFP. M. Elizabeth Genlevich Clerk of the Board 1 T - 12/18/97. The Leader Fee: $24.48 The Lender/Times Crossword ACROSS 1 Hand, to Jose 5 Mountaineer's foothold 9 Scoundrel 12 Grandscale 13 Peregrinate 14 Minedover matter? 1SDNA passenger 16 Leading man 17 Cacophony 18 Vicinity 19 Track action 20 Indolent 21 Arrest 23 Charlies chum 25 Indeed 28 Haphazard 32 Crudest of the 12, said Eliot 33 Singer Delia 34 Liberace's collection 36 Less lax 37 Lambs dam 38 Skedaddled 39 Open a crack 42 Prop for Minnesota Fats 44 Piece of work 48 Mate of 37 Across 49 Emulate Vanna A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION JOINING THE WESTHELD BLUE...We>tfleld Police Chief Antfcoay J. ScuttL right, congratulates ChiMopher Battiloro aa the town's newest police officertograduate from the John H. Staaaler Police Academy in Scotch Plains. Offlcer Battiloro was presented with three awards at the December 4 commencement ceremony. He was the recipient of the Union County Pobcc Chiefs Association's Academic Aducremeat Award, whichtopresentedtothe isdiTidiial who graduated with the ha^haatarafcinlr average, aawettaa the Aathoay Lord! Award, giventoan offlcer who exhibits excellent achievement la the area or criminal code,towand arrest and search and seizure. The LordlAwardwas presented by Union County Prosecutor Thomas Manahan, a fellow WeatflsM resident In addition, Offlcer BattOoro was presented with the John H. Staaalcr Merit Award, which hi giventothe individual whom the dam votes as the one offlcer they would liketohave as a partner. Priortoattending the academy, Discount Ski Tickets Offered For Sale By Recreation Department The Scotch Plains Department or Parks and Recreation again has discount ski tickets on sale in the Recreation Office at 430 Park Avenue. In conjunction with the New Jersey Recreation and Parks Association (NJRPA), the department has prices mat are lower than those purchased on site for the following ski areas: Montage Mountain, Scranton, Pennsylvania; Shawnee Mountain, Shawnee-on-the Delaware, Pennsylvania; Jack Frost/Big Boulder, Blakeslee, Pennsylvania; Blue Mountain, Palmerton, Pennsylvania, and,forthe fust time, Ski Windham in Windham, New York and Camelback in Tannenville, Pennsylvania. Prices varyforweekends/holidays, weekdays, all day or all night, as well as for (nose who prefer snow boarding. Some of the areas also offer beginner packages, which include lessons. To purchase tickets, please call the Recreation Department at (908) 3226700, or visit the recreation office. Payments are to be made by check only, made payable to NJRPA. PUBLIC NOTICE UNION COUNTY BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD Date Adopted: December 11, 1007 Public NoUoe is hereby given that the Union County Board of Chosen FraahoMwithout oonv petWve bidding as a professional oarvioe or extraordinary, unspeciflabto service pursuant to N.J.SA 40A:11-6(1Xa). This oontraot and the resolution authorizing K is OVBSBDIS for pubHo inapaotioo in the Offloo of tns Clark of the Board. RESOLUTION NO.: 119447 AWARDED. TO: The Consortium, 2Z7 FaMsM Road, Suite 210, Falrfietd, New Jersey. SERVICES: To provide therapy service* lor the petienta/reaidents of Runnels SpePERIOO: For e period of January 1 . 1806 through Deoember 31, 1008. COST: In an amount of not to eaoeed $63,200. M. Elizabeth Genievich Clark of the Board I T - 12/18707. The Leader Fee: 823.87 UNION COUNTY BOARD OF CHO8EN FREEHOLDERS NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD Data Adopted: Deoember 11, 1007 Public Notice is hereby given that the Unkm County Board of ChosonJ-reshotdore h«M wMsfdsd o oontisot without oonv petWve bidding as a professional service or extraordinary, unspeclflsbte service pursuant to N.J.SA «0A:11-6<1)(e). Thai oontfsWt ondthorasolubonouthorizlny It is saVaswasWo for public fnopoctlon In tho Offloo of the Clerk of the Board. RESOLUTION NO.: 18S047 Amandkw R—oMton 007-07 AWARDED TO: Accreditation Plus, Cartes Beato, Consultant, 1011 Kipling Road. Elizabeth. New Jersey. SERVICES: To prepare the JCAHO hoBptal ond lono lowi cm ouivoy. PERIOD: For the performance of addittoflOJ OOfVtoOB. COST: In an eddttonel amount not to axoaid S8.000. for a new oontraot amount $21,700. M. Elizabeth Genlevich Oerk of the Board 1 T - 12/18/07, The Leader Fee: $24.00 UNION COUNTY BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD Date Adopted: Deoember 11,1007 Public Nottoe ie hereby given that the Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders has awarded a oontract without compsmive wooing es a protossionei service or extraordinary, unspecifisbte service pursuant to N.J.SA 40A11-6(1 Ha). This contract ond thoresolutionouthociziflQ N to • v i i o t l iforpublic tnopoctton In tho Oiltoo of tho Clitic of tho Boord. RESOUrnON NO.: 1281-07 AWARDED TO: LumrDanzle. Draaoo, Posttan and Kleinberg. 1O3 Elsenhower Parkway, New Jersey. SERVICES: To provide additional legal aarvtosa on behalf j f Union County In the nwttor onUDpo wiHwi Ve McBnov* COST: In an addMonet amount not to exceed $18,000, fora new oontract amount not to aweaid $85,000. M. Eteabeth Genievtert Clerk of the Board 1 T -12/16/87. The Leader Fee: $23.46 PUBLIC NOTICE Mr. Py le Is Named Associate At Law Firm in Morristown Thomas J. Pyle, Jr., a resident of Arts Degree in Political Scienoefioin Westfield, hasjoined theMorristown Fbrdham University andreceived his andNewYorkCitylawfinnofPorzk), law degree, magna cum laude, Crom Bromberg & Newman, P.C. as an Seton Hall University School of Law associate attorney in (he firm's Liti- in Newark. gation Department. Prior to joining the firm, Mr. Pyle was an associate with Lowenstein, Sandier, Kohl, Fisher & Boylan in Roseland. He is admitted to practice in New Jersey and New York, and is a member of the New Jersey State Bar Association and the American Bar Association. Mr. Pyle received bis Bachelor of ~ UNION COUNTY BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD Date Adopted: Deoember 11,1097 Public Notice le hereby given that the Union County Board of Chosen Freeholdore hse ewsrded a oontraot without oornor extraordinary, unspeeifleMe eervice pursuant to N.J.SA 40A11-6(1 Ma) This oontraot and the resolution eutl uniting It is available for pubNc inspection in the Office of the Clark of the Board. RESOLUTION NO.: 1M1-07 AWARDED TO: RabMJaoool.Zafcheim, 23 Monool AvBnuo( Mipwwood, Now Jor~ SERVICES: To provide religiouii earvices for the Jowleh patisnls/rsaidanta of R u m e n Specialized Hospital. PERIOD: January 1, I B M through December 31,1006. COST: In an amount not to exceed $5,000. M. Elizabeth Gertevfoh Clark of the Board 1 T -12/18/87. The Leader Fee: $22,06 UNION COUNTY BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD Dal* Adopted: Daoambar 11.1907 Public Note* la haraby gh«n that tha Union County Board ofChoaan Frasnoldsns rtaa svMrdsd a oontract wriUmut oonv ptttnw bidding a t a profaastonal —rvtos or sidraordlnary, unspaelflabla aarvioa pursuant to N.J.SA 40A:11-8(1 Ha), This oontraot and tha> r#aolution autlwfUjnQ It is •vaHabtotorpubNo hwpaotton in ttw Offloa of t t o Ctorfc of th» Board. RESOLUTION NO.: 1Z9747 AWARDED TO: Outlay R M O U T O M , 125 Sunm* Ro«d, Sparta, Now JanMy. -.... SERVICES: To provkto oorwutaUon to tha ttwrapauDo aottytuw at RtwnwTa 8p«PERWD: For a parted of January 1 , 1068 through Daoambir 31,1000. COST: In an amount not to amaad 95.700. M. Elzabsth Ganiwich Ctork of tha Board 1 T - 1 2 / 1 0 9 7 . Tha Uadar Faa: $21.93 PUBUC NOTICE UNION COUNTY BOARD OF CHO8EN FREEHOLDERS NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD Data Adopted: Daoambar 11,1097 Public NoHoa la haraby gfcan that tha Union County Board of Choaan FrathoMarahaa awardad a oontraot without oonv aa a or txtrawrdinary, unapaolnaMa aarviea purauanttoN.J.SA 40A:11-6(1 Ma). Thla ootibvot tndtho rMduUon wthorizinQ It to avaitebte for pubHo impaoton in tha Offloa of tha Cltrk of ttw Board. RESOLUTION NO.: 1 M 2 4 7 AWARDED TO: Rav. Laroy Al—ndar, OfrMli KaVnMy, SERVICES: To provkto raftghxM aarvioaa IO via rroiianni paponDvivaiosnia of RunrMBa SoaoWlzad HoaokaJ. PERIOD: For a pariod of January 1 , 1008 through Daoambar 31. 1008. COST: In an amount not to axoaid $8,000. CMHM M. Clt^^JW^ Cltrtc of ths PUBUC NOTICE UNION COUNTY BOARD OF CHO8EN FREEHOLDERS NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD Date Adopted: Oaoambar 11,1007 KUDNC N0Q09 m n&nOf QMtll uMi IrW Union County Board of Choaan FraahokJ. mtraot vwtthout oonv i at a or tMtraordlnary, unapaelflabla aarvloa pursuanttoN.J.SA. 40A:11-6(1)(a). Thla oofftTswi •nauRi rMoiunon auinoficing K M «WB^W}RB>tefpubNo InspMNon in ttw OfRos <X tha Ctarh of the Board. RESOLUTION NO.: 1 2 M 4 7 AWARDED TO: Ms. Barbara Myara. D O N r tD Wi P sytvania. SERVICES: To p to tha oWojl dtetWansand dtetary aarvloaa at Runnala SpacWIzad HoapNal. PERIOD: For a pariod of January 1 , 1008 through Daoambsr 31. 1908. COST: In an amount not to axcaad $8,500. M. EHzabath Ganlavioh Ctork of tha Board 1 T - 12/18/97. Tha Lsadar Faa: 821.93 SO Salad ingredient 31 Wall climber 52 Julia Roberts' brother 53 Olympic runner Zatopek 54"_Kapital" 55 Network 56 Indonesian appetizer DOWN 1 Humongous: prefix 2 Copycat 3 Fellinibased musical 4 Luxury ship 5 Ill- tempered 6 Took the bus 7 Incarnation 8 Prized possession 9 End or the rendition 10 Neighbor ofN.M. Parseghian 29 Rep's rival 30 Simple sugar SIMalde35 Firmly established 36 It's the talk of Paree 39Saharan 11 Say it isn't so 41 Irving and Grant 43 "Exodus" author 45 Cougar 46 Condo, e.g. 47 PostChristmas event 49 President pro- 20 Comments on the record? 22 Permit 24 "West Side Story" song 25 Knock 26 Beside: prefix 27 Coach 40 Hirt hit PUBUC NOTICE VISIT OR CALL TODAY! A Home-Like Quality Care MORRIS PLAINS Alternative (973) 538-7878 Now Open! for Seniors OIDTXPPAN (201)750-1110 Now Of>en! WAYNE (973) 628-4900 Models Now Open'. EQUAL NOUMN OPPORTUNITY SUNRISE ASSISTED LIVING WfeSTFIELD (908) 317-3030 Now Open! tion were all cited as obstacles to addressing transfer concerns. But some immediate steps will be taken to improve communication at Newark Penn Station. New and better quality monitors will be installed by spring to provide information regarding train times. The WRVLCC had noted that the current monitors are often inaccurate. To improve the accuracy of monitor and public announcement information, NJ transit officials are working with the AMTRAK personnel who actually make these announcements. Westfield commuters can also expect some new amenities closer to home — in early 1998, ticket vending machines will be installed at the Westfield station. Westfield boarding passengers will be able to purchase tickets with a credit card beginning in January. And an ATM machine will soon be installed in the eastbound station building. PUBUC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE night, better connections in Newark, same-platform transfers, and improved communication about the location and timing of trains. Ultimately, thecommission sought one-seat service to Manhattan — direct access that would not require transferring trains in Newark. NJ Transit reported that schedule changes, including more trains during the evening rush hour and later into the night, are under development, but may involve tradeoffs that still need to be analyzed. Another concern of the WRVLCC, that Raritan Valley Line connections in Newark should be managed more effectively, also defies ready solutions, transit officials reported. The high volume of traffic in the Northeast Corridor, the need to turn trains around in Newark, the presence of freight trains on tracks shared by Raritan Valley Line trains, budgetary considerations and ongoing construc- ~ UMION COUNTY BOARD OF CHO8EN FREEHOLDERS NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD Date Adopted: OaMrnbar 11, 1007 PutoHo Motto*) Is hsrtby flhpin thst th# Union County Board of ChoMn FrtwboW•fv hst «wsrdvtl • oontnwl MHUHMJI oom* pamhw bidding as a profaMtonal aarvtea or extraordinary, unapaolflabla aarvloa pursuanttoN.J.SA 40A:11-6(1 )(a). Thia oonrooc tnamv rMMNuDon wjinonzinQ n m SMBIRIDRV forpubNc Insptotfon In ttw Offioo of ths> Citric of ttw Bowd. RESOLUTION NO.: 1 2 S M 7 AWARDED TO: Martha PhWppon. OTR. 32 Late Drtva, Randolph, Nsw Jarasy. SERVICES: To provlda part Urns, occupational tharapy sarviosa for tha paUante/ rsaidanto of Runnass SpsdaHzad Hosp»tsl. PERIOD: January 1,1898 through 0aosmoarSI.IOOe. COST: In an amount not to axeasd $31,916.00. M. EHzabath Ganlavioh Clark of tns Board 1 T - 12/18/97, Tha Lsadar Faa: $22.95 Thomas J.Pyk The Leader WWV.IllllllP.CII PUBUC NOTICE UNION COUNTY BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS j NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD Date Adopted: Daoambar 11.1997, Public Nottoa la haraby givan that tha Union County Board of Choaan Frasholdsra has swardad • oontraot «vMwut oonv patWws bidding aa a crofsasional asrvlos or anlraordlnary, urMpaclflaMa aarvloa pursuanttoN.J.3 A <0A:11-g(1)(a). Thai contract sod thoraoolution•uthorizin0 N I§ svaltebls for pubHc JnapaoMon In tha Offloa of tha Clark of tha Board. RESOLUTION NO.: 1I77-«7 AnwndsnoRaaoMlon 1S14-M AWARDED TO: Laib, Kraua^Qrtspjnsnd Rotlii 328 Porte Avonuo, Sooioti Ploino( SERVICES: To provlda addMonal lajaj OMvkMoonbohoJfof forniM Flrat Aoolotent Proaaeutor Miohaal Lapois, Sflt. Skw. and It. Huminal in thsmaitarartflad Edward* v.Unton County. COST: In an additional amount not to •Moaad $35,000, fora naw oontract amount nottoSMoasd $46,000. M. EHzabath Gsntevioh Clark of tha Board 1 T - 12/18/97. Tns Lsadar Faa: 824.00 PUBLIC NOTICE UNION COUNTY BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD Date Adapted: Oaoambar 11,1007 Public Nottoa la haraby ghmn that Ins Union County Board of Choaan FraahoUarahas wvardad a oontraot vuMwut oonv •K^Aaa&L^A sVlddUAt^hjh ^ ^ K A •haM^S^^tta&dM^Al ^^s^MaV^ai pSjnmRI CKPORrPy • • > •) piVlWSjBJPOnBB] •RRrVR^ or antraordinary, unapaoifiabla aarvloa pursuanttoN.J.SA 40A:11-8(1 Ka) Tnto i H n J i a i i —^-J aiw^ a^^MAalksa* MIJluialalam at SSI MNHIsWuS f j n a u i f TVJaVJBlJQUIl MsWHlfflEsTsy • * • avaHabte for pobfe Inapsotton in tha Offloa of tho Citric of ttw Boord. RESOLUTION NO.: 1190-17 AWARDED TO: Frank Losavk), 730 Somaraat Straat, Watehung, Naw Jarasy. SERVICES: To provlda barbsr sarvtoaa to tha paUanta/rasidsnte of Runnala SpaPERIOD: For a pariod of January 1 . 1008 through Daoambar 3 1 , 1906. COST: At no ooattotha County. M. Elzabsth Gsnievloh Clark of ths Board 93 PUBUC NOTICE UNION COUNTY BOARD OF CHO8EN FREEHOLDERS NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD Date Adopted: Daoambar 11.1007 yQ Unkm County Board of Choaan FrasnoWara has swsrdsd a oontraot without oonv patWva bidding aa a prnfaailonal asrvtoa or axtraordlnary, unapaoifiabla aarviea purauanttoN.J.8A 40A11«<1 )(a). TNa oontraot and tha rsaoMJon authorizing « te avaHabtetorpublic inapaotion in ths Offloa of tha Clark of ths Board. RESOLUTION NO.: 1SSS47 AWARDED TO: Janat Halnzsr, 153 Riaoli Tarraoa. South PteinnaW, Naw JaruUdani SERVICES: To provkJs vioaa to thapaUanta/rasidsnte of Runnala SpacialUsd Hospital. PERIOD: For a pariod of January 1 . 1998 through Daoambar 31, 1098. COST: At no ooattoths County. M. EHzabath Gsniavlori Clark of ths Board 1 T - 12/18/97, The Leader Faa: $21.03 A WATCHUNC COMMUNKAHONS, INC. PUBUCAHON STAYING SAFE...W«t<Md Cooperative Nunenr School ttudeato ia Vlckl Ualackc's 4-jrwr-oH daai no Hw W«HMld H » Honai ai the cuaaiaatioB to tbcar naK OB On MfUjr. The acaool k kcatod ia the F M Coasrajalloaal Chui^atl25EhB«StiwtA«depra«tattonortheKaoolkicB«iu^ urn. For fafbnutfra about the school, please caU (90S) 233-4501. PUBLIC NOTICE Notfcx HlNiabyglMn thai OrdkMno* Mo. 0714-R CHAPTER A119 OF THE CODE OF THE •OKOUOH OF FAMWOOD RELATING T O THE TWEMMEN VACATIONS p snd xloptod on ttw Moond and fintl raiding alth* Regular Matting of the Mayor end Council of Itw Borough of Fanwood M d on December 11,1907. cMaafior MCUOMMTI BoraugH C M 1 T - 12/1B/P7. Ttw Tim— Faa: 114,28 PUBLIC NOTICE SMEMFF'SSALE SUPERIORCOURT OF NEW JERSEY, CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, DOCKET NO. F-130447. BENIFICIAL NEW JERSEY, INC. (MB/A BENEFICIAL MORTGAGE CO., PLAINTIFF v». DELFIN SANCHEZ AND ELVIRA SANCHEZ HUSBAND AND WIFE AND CILIA 8. SANCHEZ. DEFENDANT. CIV1LACTI0N, WRIT OF EXECUTION, DATEOSEPTEMBERie, 1007FOR8ALE OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. By vtrtu* of tho •tove-etated writ of MMOuUon tome directed I eheM expoee for talt by puMc Mndua, on Itw 4th Floor of the Bank BuHoino. 24 RehMAey Awnue, In tho City ol Elizabeth, Now Jeraey on WEDNESDAY THE 7TH DAY OF JANUARY A.D., 1907rttwoo'etoe*intho •ftomoon of arid dn/. A I •ucoeiefui Mddsfi mint hs¥t 20% of thoir bid cvsHibto m ceah or ONtfflod ehook at the oonokNion of the eaat. The judgment amount le $123,448.82. , 1. MUNICIPAUTY: ELIZABETH. 2. STREET ADDRE88: 815KILSYTH ROAD. 3. TAX LOTNO.: 477. BLOCKNO.: 11. 4. THE NUMBER OF FEET TO THE NEAREST CROSS STREET: APPROXIMATELY 180 FEETTO THE INTERSECTION OF KILSYTH ROAD AND NORTH AVENUE. 5. THE DIMENSIONS OF THE PREMISES: APPROXIMATELY122FEETBY SO FEET. .6. THE FULL LEGAL DESCRIPTION CAN BE FOUND IN BOOK 4073 PAGE 124IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK OR REGISTER OF UNION COUNTY. There la dut appradmetely th* aum of $128,740.64 together with lawful M w M t tfKp OOOtt. There tetM legal deaoription on Me in tha Union County ShertfTa Offloo. Ths Shwiff raMfVMltw right to sojourn Neea*. RALPH FROEHLICH SHERIFF DAVID B. WARD, Atlomoy Sue* 5 Vv WflOl RMRD 8tTMl Chatter, New Jeraey 07930 CH-75345«(WL) 4T-12/11,12/18, 2 F—: S1BB.64 Thursday, December 18,1997 ffljg -ffieatfolh %eaber and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains - Fanwood PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE UNION COUNTY BOARD O F CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD Oete Adopted: Dooombir 1 1 , 1SO7 Public Notioo lo hereby given that the Union County Boord of Choaan Freehold* ere horn awarded a oontrawt wKhout oon> patiHve bidding aa a profaaatonol aarvtaa or axtraordlnary, unapoeifiablo aarvioa purauant to N . J . S A 4OA:11-S(1)(a). Thta oontraot and tha roadutkNi authortzinQ It ia available for public Inapactlon In tha Office of tha Clark of tho Board. RESOLUTION NO.: 12S0-87 Amandkia R a a o M l o n 3 9 4 7 AWARDED TO: ZazzaN.ZazzaN. Fagoaa and Nowak, 1 Riverfront P l a n , Newark, UNION COUNTY BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD Date Adopted: December 1 1 , 1997 Public Notice ia hereby given that tha Union County Board of Choaan Freehoidora haa awarded a contract without competitive bidding a e a profeaa tonal anvtaa or extraordinary, unapoeifiablo aarvlco purauant to N.J.SA. 40A:11-5(1)(a). Thte oontraot and the resolution authorizing It ia available for DubWclnapection In the Offloe of the Clark of tho Board. R E S O L U n O N N O . : 1M1-87 SERVICES: To provide additional Io0ol repraMntsDon on bohslf of Union County Proaecutor-e Offloo, Union County Proaecutor Andrew Ruotolo, Indlvidualty/Eatate of Andraw Ruotolo In tha matter entitled Edward* v. Union County, at at. COST: In an additional amount not to •Moaod $36,000 for a now contract amount not to aaoead $46,000.00. M. Elizabeth Gentevich Clark of tho Board 1 T - 12/18/87. Tha Leader Faa: $26.01 PUBLIC NOTICE SHERJFF'SSAIS SUPERIORCOURTOFNEW JERSEY, CHANCERYDMSION.UNION COUNTY, DOCKET NO. F-8685-05. SPENCER 8AVINGS BANK. SLA, PLAINTIFF v*. DONALD J. LONGO. ET ALS, DEFENDANT. CMLACTION, WRITOF EXECUTION, DATED MAY 0, 1906 FOR SALE OF MORTGAGED PREMM8E8. By virtue of the ebove-etated writ of ovaoution'to ma dlnMtad I ahaK oMpoaoforaata by public vendue, on tha 4th Floor of tha Bank BuNdlng, 24 Rahway Avenue, In tha Ctty of Elizabeth, New Jersey on WEDNESDAY THE 14TH DAY OF JANUARY A.D., 199S at two o'clock in the aflamoon of aaid day. AR suoossBful bloV dare muat have 20% of their bid available In oaah or cortHled ohaok at lha oondualon oftheaalaa. Tha judgment amount I* $31.827.62. The property to be eoldle located in the City of ENzabath in tha County of Union and State of Now Jeraey. Commonly known aa: 488 Fourth Avenue, Elizabeth, Now Jeraey. Tax Lot Number Ski Block Number D. Dimension of Lot: 100 feat x 25 foot * 106 feet x 25 feat approximately. NMTNt CTOM StfMt: Loontto Street. Th#rt to duoflpprosdrfMAtiytho sum of $33,602.15 togttrwr with lawful interest snd costs. Tharo la a fu» legal deecription on file hi tho Union County SherifTe Offtoe. Tha Sheriff raaervea tho right to adjourn thieeaie. RALPH FROEHLICH SHERIFF JONES AND JONES, Attorney 45 Etoex Street Haokenaaok. New Jeraey 07801 CH-752638 (WL) 4 T - 12/18.12/25*7, 1/141/8/98 Faa: $166.04 AWARDED T O : ZazzaD,Zazzali, Fagtaa and Nowak, 1 Riverfront Pteza, Newark, y SERVICES: To provide additional legal oarvtoaa on behalf of Union County In tha wsnsr snmso VOMSVI v. uiuon wouny Prosecutors Offlca. COST: In an additional amount not to anoeiri $10.000 fora new oontraot amount not to exceed $90,000.00. M. Elizabeth Genievteh Clark of the Board 1 T -12/18/97. Tha Leader Foe: $24.48 PUBLIC NOTICE ~ S H E R F F ' S SALE SUPERIOR C O U R T O F NEW JERSEY, CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, DOCKET N O . F-3330-97. DAISY M. MORALES, ET ALS., PLAINTIFF vs. DAISY M. MORALES, ET ALS., DEFENDANT. CIVIL ACTION. W R I T O F EXECUTION, DATED OCTOBER 7, 1997 FOR SALE OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. By virtue of the above elated writ of execution to ma directed I shaN oxpoaa for sale by public vendue. on tho 4th Floor of the Bank Building, 2 4 Rahway Avenue, in the.-City ofeEtoaboth, New Jeraey on W E D N E S D A Y , T H E 1 4 T H DAY O F JANUARY A.D., 19B8attwoo'ok)oklntha dem must have 2 0 % of their bid awjHabli In oaah or oartHlad ohock at the oonoluaion of theaatee. Tha judgment amount is $132,160.18. AN that certain tend and premises aHuki tha CNy of ENzabath, County of union, SSMM or n e w jaraay. Dang mora pafttoutorty daaorlbad as foNowa: Lot No. 670; Btock No. 4 on tha T « Map of the City of Elizabeth. Nearest Cross Street: Summer Street. Approximate Wmonatone: 50.00 teat x 100.00 feat x 5 0 0 0 feet x 100.00 fast. Bomg moro oornmoniy Known as. sou Grier Avenue a/k/a, 5 8 0 4 6 2 Grier Avenue, Elizabeth, Now Jeraey 07208. There la duo approximately tha aum of $135,870.01 together with lawful interest snd oosts. Thsrs is s fuM toQsl dsscription on fHs in ths Union County ShsrifTs Offlos. Ths Snsfiff isswvss thsriQntto sojourn this sale. RALPH FROEHLICH SHERIFF HILL WALLACK, Attorney 202 Carnegie Canter Princeton, Now Jaraay 0B6434228 CH-753470 (WL) 4 T • 12/18,12/26/97, 1/1 a 1/8/08 Foe: $186.24 Page 17 PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE 1 9 M REGULAR MEETINGS OF THE PLANNING BOARD TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS In compliance with the Open Public Meetings Act, Chapter 2 3 1 , P.L. 1975, Regular Meetings of the Planning Board of tha Township of Scotch Plains, Union County, New Jersey, will be held in the Council Chambers, First Floor. Municipal Building, 430 Park Avenue, Scotch Plain., New Jersey, at 7:30 p.m. on tha foHowing Mondays in 1998, unless otherwise indicated: January 5 January 21 (Wednesday) February 2 February 18 (Wednesday) Msrch 2 March 16 April 6 April 20 May 4 May 18 Juno 1 June 15 July6 Ju'.y 20 August 3 August 17 September 9 (Wednesday) September 23 Octobers October 19 November 2 Novsrnosf l o December 7 December 21 In Accordance with the Americana WNh DHabWttei Act, any parson that might require spectel needs ehould be in touch with the Board Office during normal business hours ao that their needs may be addressed (visually or hearing impaired, wheelchair bound, etc.) AN Meraated persons may be present ano DS neara. Barbara Horev Secretary to the Planning Board 1 T - 1 2 / 1 8 / 0 7 . The Times Fee: $40.29 SUPERIOR C O U R T O F N E W JERSEY CHANCERY DIVISION UNION COUNTY DOCKET NO. F-142M-97 SHERIFF'S SALE SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSE < CHANCERYDIVISION, UNION COUNTS DOCKET NO. F-13298-96. BANKERS T R U S T COMPANY, A': TRUSTEE OF ADVANTA HOME EQUITY LOANTRUST1992-1 UNDERTHEPOOi I N G A N D SERVICING AGREEMENT DATED A S OF SEPTEMBER 1, 1991, PLAINTIFF vs. R O N S O N L. SMITH BRENDA ANN SMITH: ADVANTA LEASING CORP: ET AL, DEFENDANT. CIVILACTION, W R I T O F EXECUTIO N DATED OCTOBER 1 , 1997 FOR SALi: OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution to me directed I shall expoee for sale by public vendue, on the 4th Floor ol the Bank Building. 2 4 Rahway Avenue, in the City of Elizabeth, New Jersey on W E D N E S D A Y T H E 7 T H DAY OF JANUARY A.D., 1997 at two o'clock in the afternoon of said day. All successful biddera must have 2 0 % of their bid available in cash or certified check at the conclusion of ths sates. The Judgment amount te $63,665.52. Tho property to be sold is located in tho munidDsWy of ELIZABETH in ths Counly of UNION snd the State of New Jersey. Commonly known aa 9 0 5 OLIVE STREET, ELIZABETH. N E W JERSEY. Tax LOT NO. 1443, BLOCK NO. 8. Dimansionsof Lot: (Approxlmatety) 25.00 foot wide by 100.00 feat long. Nearest Cross Street: Situate on the NORTHERLY side of OLIVE STREET 50.00 feet from the WESTERLY side of HENRY STREET. There ia due approximately the sum of $56,199.49 together with lawful interes! PUBLIC NOTICE Notkseia hereby given that Ordinance No. 97-13-R AN OMMNAMCE AMENDING CHAPTER 29 OF THE CODE OF THE BOROUGH OF FANWOOD FOR THE PURPOSE OF THE PLANNING BOARD OF THE BOROUGH OF FANWOOD ASSUMING THE DUTIES OF THE ZONMG BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT AND REPEALING CHAPTER M OF THE CODE TO DISSOLVE THE ZONMG BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT. waa paasoo ano aoopieQ on ma seoono and fkwl reading at the Regular Meeting of tha Mayor and Council of tho Borough of Fanwood held on December 11, 1997. Eleanor McGovom Borough Clerk 1 T -12/16/97. The Times Fee: $20.40 NOTICE T O ABSENT DEFENDANTS (L.S.) STATE O F N E W JERSEY TO: ADA GUILLEN You are hereby summoned and required to serve upon FRANK J. MARTONE, P C . . Plaintiff* Attorney, whoas address is 4 Brighton Road. Clifton, Naw Jeraey. 07012. an answer to the complaint (and amendment to complaint, if any) fHed in the dvil action in which THE BANKOF N E W YORK. AS TRUSTEE UNDER THE POOLING AND SERVICING AGREEMENT DATED AS OF FEBRUARY 29. 1996, SERIES 1996A is Plaintiff and NELSON SOLARES AND MRS. NELSON SOLARES. HIS WIFE, et sis. are Defendants, pending in the Superior Court of New Jeraey. Chancery Division, UNION County and bearing Docket Number F-1428S-97 within Thirtyfive (36) days after DECEMBER 18, 1907 exclusive of such date. If you faH to do so, judgment by default may bo rendered against you for the relief demanded In the complaint (snd amendment to complaint, if any). You shoN fHo your answer and proof of service in duplicate with tha Clerk of tha Superior Court of Now Jersey, Hughes Justice Complex, 25 Market Street, C N 971, Trenton, New Jeraey 08625, in aooordanoe with tho Rules of Civil Practice and Procedure. This action haa been instituted for tho purpose of (1) foreclosing a mortgtg* dated DECEMBER 29,1995. made by NELSON SOLARES, as Mortgagor(s), to SELECTIVE FINANCE, LTD., reoxdad on JANUARY 18,1998, in Book SB15 of Mortgages for UNION County, Pago 0147. and subsequently assigned to the plaintiff; and (2) to recover possession of and concerns premises commonly known aa: 9 3 2 SPRUCE STREET, ROSELLE, N E W JERSEY 07203. If you are unable to obtain an attorney, you may communicate with tha N«w Jersey State Bar Association by calling (908) 249-5000. You may also contact the lawyer referral service of the County of Venue by ceding (906) 353-471S. If you cannot afford an attorney, you may communicate with tha Legal Services Offtoe of tha County of Venue by calling (90S) 364-4340. You, ADA GUILLEN, are mads a party defendant to tha foreclosure action bscauae you hold a rnortgaga/lien4udgmont that may affect tha mortgaged promises and tha mortgage being foredoaed herein. You ara antWed to Notice of thia action for any right, title, claim or interest you may have in, to or against aakf mortgaged premises. Dated: December 1 0 , 1 9 9 7 DONALD F. PHELAN CLERK OF THE SUPERIOR COURT O F N E W JERSEY FRANK J. MARTONE, P.C. 4 Brighton Road Clifton, Now Jersey 07012 1 T — 12/18/97, The LaadarFee: $60.89 of tiff PUBLIC NOTICE ia l£* pnjtncm of a Ceppy TOWN OF WESTFNELO Public Nottoe la hereby given that ordinanoea aa follows were paaaed and adopted by the Council of tha Town of WaatfiaM at a meeting thereof held Deoombsr 16,1987. Joy C. Vreetsnd Town Clerk famify all mrappmtf up wii£ out anol£w. — Otnonymoui GENERAL ORDINANCE NO. 1897 ORDNANCE ADOPTED BY SUMMARY AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE CODE OF THE TOWN OF WESTFIELD TO ADD A NEW CHAPTER2SATOBEKNOWN AS THE T R E E PRESERVATION CODE" GENERAL) VANCE NO. 1§M AM OJMMMAMCE TO AMEND THE CODE O f THE TOWN OF WESTFELD, CHAPTER 13. "MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFC,"BYADDINGANEW ARTICLE REGARDING RESIDENTIAL PERMMT PARKING ZONES. 1 T -12/18/87. The Leader Fee: $36.21 PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE T O CREDITORS ESTATE OF RUBY ELINORE KEITH, also known aa RUBY ELINORE HUNOVAL, Deceased. Pursuant to the order of A N N P. CONTI, Surrogate of tho County of Union, made on the 12th day of December, A.D., 1997, upon the application of the undersigned, as Executor of tha estate of said deceased, notice te hereby given to the creditor* of said daciaasd to exhibit to the subscriber under oath or affirmation their claims and demands against the estate of said decoaaad within six months from the date of said order, or they wW be forever barred from prosecuting or recovering the name against the subscriber. Marilyn Hazsnbuhler Executor Johnstons, Skok, LoughHn and Lane, Attorneys 324 East Broad Street P.O. Box 490 Weetfietd, New Jersey 07092 1 T - 12/18/97 The Leader Fee: $21.90 Brown-Fowler Co. REALTORS GENERAL ORDINANCE NO. 1*M ORDNANCE ADOPTED BY SUMMARY AM ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE LAND USE ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF WESTFIELD BY ADDING REGULATIONS FOR CELLULAR TELECOMMUNICATIONS ANTENNAS AND BY REVISING THE REGULATIONS FOR PUBLIC UTIUTNES. There is a fuH legal description on file in the Union County Sheriffs Office. The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this sate. RALPH FROEHLICH SHERIFF EPSTEIN. EPSTEIN. BROWN AND BOSEK, Attorneys 246 Green Village Road P.O. Box 901 Chatham Township, New Jersey 079280901 CH-753458 (WL) 4 T-12/11,12/18. 12/25/97 & 1/1/98 Fee: $189.72 'hi Aw Nc e n c e •liiOHi 4 ( J 4 !)2IK) BEGIN HERE! Scotch Plains - Great starter home boasts large Living Room, formal Dining Room, enclosed porch, 2 Bedrooms and 1 M> Bath. In family neighborhood, just a short walk to shopping. $119,000. Call Peter Hnat (908) 464-5200. #1 Salesperson In The Westfield Office 1994 - 1996 #1 Salesperson On The Westfield Board of Realtors 1994 - 1996 COLDWELL BANKER RESIDENTIAL BROKERAGE CALL COLDWELL BANKE RlSIDI \ Westfield Office 209 Central Avenue (908)233-5555 01997 Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage Corporation. An Equal Opportunity Company. Enual Homing Opportunity, Each Office Independently Owned and Operated COLDWeU. RESIDENTIAL BROKERAGE Tops In Sales For November BOB DEVLIN 1st Place BETTY LYNCH 2nd Place WYCHWOOD H O M E ON O N E ACRE Westfield - Impressive 5 Bedroom, 31/z Bath Colonial home w/unique architectural details, craftmanship, grand rooms, LR (23 x 23), DR (17 x 18), MBR Suite w/Sun Room & balcony, marvelous flow, archways, moldings, high ceils, heated front porch $649,000. WSF7050 CENTER HALL COLONIAL Westfield • Brick front, 5 Bdrm Colonial In the Gardens. Updated 3'/z Baths, LR, formal DR, Woodmode Kit. w/ island, desk area & siider to deck, copperplumbing, new timberline rf, new gasfurnace, good size yard, 2 car garage. $597,000 WSF7187 QUALITY CUSTOM RANCH Scotch Plains - Very special custom Ranch in Beautiful setting. Updated cherry Kit w/ granite counter & Eat-In space, banquet size DR w/ fireplace, skylight & beam ceiling, quality built-ins, new 3 zone HWBB heat, great landscaping on almost 2 acres with gazebo, pond & running creek. $499,000. WSF6602 RIVER PROPERTY Cranford - Charming 3/4 Bedroom home in great location, natural woodwork, LR with fireplace, formal Dining Room', FrenchdoorstoDen, Master Bedroom Suite with Dressing Room, ample closet space, hardwood floors, large walk-up attic, paix-like property, walk to town & parks. $299,500, WSF7093 VALERIE LYNCH 3rd Place COLDWELL BANKER RESIDENTIAL BROKERAGE ELD Avenue #/ Westfield Office #1 COLDUleLL 61U97 Cnldwcll Bunker Residential Dnikeni^e Curpnruliun. An Ei|uul Opportunity Cnmpuny. Equal Housing Opportunity. Euch Olllce Independently Owned und Operated. RESIDENTIAL BROKERAGE Page 18 Thursday, December 18,1997 ffgnber and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains - Fanwood Decision to Keep Standards Of USA Label Applauded Congressman Bob Franks has called tneFederdlTradeCcmniission's(FTC) decision to scrap its proposal to lower ' the-standardsforproducts to display the"MadeinUSj<r label "a victory for . American consumers and workers." ' Congressman Franks, who spearl headedtheCongressioiial movement to preserve the current "Made in * USA" standard, represents the Seve n t h District which includes West" field, Scotch Plains, Fanwood and ;• Mountainside. "As the holiday shopping season sets underway, American consumers have something to celebrate," he remarked.'"Made in USA' will remain — as it hasfor50 years — a trusted symbol of American pride and quality workmanship." "Consumers and workers have prevailed indefeatingaproposal that would havedestrcyed confidence in the'Made inUSA' labcland cost Americansjobs," CongressmanFranks said. "The Made in USA' label will continue to serve as a guarantee that a product is actually manufactured in an Americanplant with American parts by American workers," the Congressman stated. OnDecember l.theFTC announced that it was bowing to public pressure andwouldnotgoforwaidwithitsplans to lower the "Made in USA" standard. The proposal, which was unveiled by the FTC in May, would have allowed products that were made with a substantial amount of foreign parts or by foreign workers, to display the "Made in USA" label. Congressman Franks said "The FTC's decision to maintain the current standards demonstrates that the public can fight back against the special interests and the Washington bureaucrats. "The outpouring of public protest has stopped the FTCfiom pullinga fast one over on American consumers." A WATCHUNC COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION County Holds Seminar On Pest Management Union County government recently added a two-day seminar to its training roster on how to implement Integrated Pest Management (IPM) strategies: "The Basics ofLandscape Integrated Pest Management." Eight county employees from the Division ofParksandRecreationjoined other New Jersey professionals from the public and private sectors for this certification course on turf and ornamental (tree and shrub) management, which was held at the county's Watchung Stables in Mountainside. A Inhisopening remarks, Freeholder HenryW.kurz,uaisontotheEnvironWE HAVE A WINNER... Betty Dkk receives • travel voucher from Richard mental Health Advisory Board, told Turner of Turner World Travel Mr. Turner hat assisted the Woman's Club of participants that this program was an WesHleM's Scholarship Fund, as co-sponsor, for over 20 yean. Mrs. Dick may important new addition to the mantake the vacation at anytime to anywhere she chooses. The Woman's Club k a member of the New Jersey Federation of Women's Crabs. agement of pesticides in Union County — one it would like to see implemented throughout the county, state and, ultimately, the nation. "The long-term effects of chemicals historically used on a routine basis are now being judged deleteriDr. Theodore K. Schlosberg, "Messe fur Alphorn," on which Dr. ous to theenvirorunentandtopeople," founder andExecutive Director ofThe Schlosberg was joined by Christo- saidFreeholderKurz. "As we move into the new millenNew Jersey Workshop of the Arts, pher Vfelderman, playing the second nium, pest control and management made two public appearances on De- Alphorn part. cember lOduring which heplayed the The Alphorn thatChristopher used are vital," he said. Originally conceived by the late dudes "at-risk" youth, adjudicated unique Swiss instrument known as was built in theUnited States, and was The course, cosponsored by the Union County Prosecutor, Andrew youth, high school dropouts and the Alphorn. county's Bureau of Environmental purchasedforhimmordertotrainhim Ruotolo, Jr., the Union County Voca- young adult parents. In the afternoon, Dr. Schlosberg in performing the repertoire of the Affairs and Rutgers Cooperative Extional-Technical Adult High School is This entity represents a "second performed at the annual holiday reAlphorn by h i s teacher, Dr. tension of Union County, was made a collaborative effort employing the chance" for those students who can- cital sponsored by the Westfield possible by a resolution sponsored Schlosberg. services of the Union County not return to their'hometown" school Music Club, held at the First United Later that evening at the Ken by Freeholder Kurz to adopt an IPM Prosecutor'sOffice. the Union County district, the spokeswoman said. Baptist ChurchonElm Street in West- Marcotte Restaurant on Elm Street policy that was passed by the Board Department of Human Services and The mission of the school is to field in Westfield, as a guest of the West- of Chosen Freeholders two years ago. the New Jersey Department of Labor, allow students an opportunity to reA one-day seminar focusing on inLater that evening, Dr. Schlosberg field Optimist Club, Dr. Schlosberg as well as the Union County Voca- turn to school where the high stan- was invited by the Optimist Club of gave a 20-minute presentation on door and outdoor pest management tional-Technical Schools. dards inherent in the awarding of a Westfield to give a demonstration on the history of the Alphorn and how was held last year. The school, along with its collabo- high school diploma are maintained. County and municipal employees the Alphorn and other instruments brass instruments evolved and are rative component, the Youth Pride There are several required activi- that are members of a family of horns played. who maintain public parks, recreCenter, hasdevelopcdintoa compre- ties which the student must complete, In addition to the Alpborn, his ational areasor grounds wereencourhensive entity, servicing a diverse one being community service. This The Alphorn is a wooden trumpet demonstration of horns played with- aged to attend, as well as landscape group of students, according to a component allows the student the rangingfromseven to 12 feet in length out valves included the conch shell, and turf management professionals spokeswoman. This population in- opportunity to "give back" to the that has been used in pastoral Alpine the shofar, the cow horn, the interested in offering their customers community, to build self-esteem, self communities since the 15th century, Ragdung of Tibet, the bugle — a Answers to worth and character, the spokes- and can be traced back to ancient post horn from Germany, and finally woman revealed. T h e Leader/Times Crossword Rome. the natural horn. Originally used to summon commuDr. Schlosberg explained how, on M A|N 0 nity members, aidin herdingcattle, or each of the horns presented, all the E PI C to enhance daily ceremonies and sea- tones are made through t h e a EN E The WestfieWY," 220 Clark Street, sonal festivals, the Alphorn has been "embochure" — the movement and TheWardlaw-HartridgeMiddleSchool, change in tension of one's lips com- located at 1295 Inman Avenue in Edison, has announced that registration is incorporated into works by several composers, including Beethoven, bined with the speedofthe air through hasarmounced the namesofstudents have taking place for the new year. achieved the Middle School Honor Roll the instrument. According toa'Y" spokeswoman, Rossini and Strauss. Dr. Schlosberg began his perforincreased value has been added to the At the end of the demonstration, for the first marking period. To be named to the Honor Roll, faci%'sSirver Membership, and more manceat the recital with an unaccom- brass mouthpieces were distributed, classes are now available to choose panied solo on the Alphorn entitled and all in attendance had an opportu- students must have a "B-plus" average and no grade lower than a "B" in "E gluckliche Alphomer" by Hans nity to play a horn. from their academic subjects. In addition to the standard fitness Gehriger. T h e second piece, Making the sixth grade list are David options, the "Y" offers Indoor Cy- "Symphonia for Alphornand Strings" Altszuler, Aashish Banaal and Gopika cling Classes which are designed for byLeopoldMozart, is theonly classiBarai, all Westfield, and John Francis all ages and ability levels, the spokes- cal piece written expressly for the Musial, of Mountainside. Alphorn. woman said. Eighth graders named to the Honor Cooked mushrooms are Visitors are invited to visit the"Y" Dr. Schlosberg was accompanied Roll were Stefanie Forman and Isaac higher in nutrients than are raw foratourofthefacility, and staffmem- by Trent Johnson on the organ. The Kramer, both of Westfield. bersareavailabletoanswer questions. performance closed with a duet, mushrooms. To be named to the Honor Roll in the Adult High School Offers Students a 'Second Chance Dr. Schlosberg Makes Two Performances of Alphorn an effective alternative to frequent pesticide applications. Freeholder ViceChairmanDaniel P. Sullivan, who serves as liaison to the Union County Parks and Recreation Advisory Board, presented certificates to the participants at the completion of the course. "Every citizen has the responsibility to protect our environment, to ensure our quality of life and the health and well-being of future generations. The county's IPM strategies include replacing traditional pesticides and herbicides by adopting biological methods, performing spot treatment instead of treating an entire golf course for a disease and using less toxic chemicals when pesticides are needed," said Freeholder Sullivan. The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protectionoffers pesticide recertification credits for those who complete the course. Additional certification courses are slated for 1998. Homeowners, professionals and the general public, whoare interested in learning more about current practices incontrolling landscape and turf pests and disease, can attend a variety of upcoming seminars: • Turf Day on Tuesday, January 6, followed by Tree Day, on Wednesday, January 7, both at Morris County ling Plant Grower/Garden Center Management Day on Friday, February 6, and Landscape Day on Wednesday, February 11. These programs will be held at Valley Regency Caterers in Clifton. Formoreinformationontheseprograms, please call the Rutgers Cooperative Extension ofUnion County at (908)654-9854, orthe Union County Bureau of Environmental Affairs at (908)654-9890. Wardlaw-Hartridge Releases Local Students on Honor Roll Registration at 'Y' On Tap for New Year Upper School, students must have a cumulative weighted average of no less than 87 out of 100 points in their academic subjects. ' • Ninth graders named to the list were: Alex Galitzer of Fanwood, Caroline Nguyen, Michael Nguyen and Samantha Schackman, all of Scotch Plains. ! Tenth graders named to the list included Eric Rosenberg of Scotch Plains. Eleventh graders on the list include Michael Carabuena, Ben Friedland and Michelle Schackman, all of Scotch : : Plains. •;: Stefanie Ring of Westfield was j named to the 12th grade list. ' http: / /www. weichert. com Presents: This Week's Featured Fine Home GREAT SPLIT CRANFORD • Three Bedroom Split with 2 full Baths, grade level Family Room with wood burning stove and new Kitchen! (052006547) $229,900. Call (908) 654-7777. COUNTRY ACCENTS SCOTCH PLAINS - Immaculate 3 Bedroom, VA Bath charmer with new oak Eat-In Kitchen, formal Dining Room & finished basement, walk to parks, schools and NYC transportation. (052006551) $189,000. Call (908)654-7777. BUILT WITH LOVE WESTFIELD - Builders own 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath brick home, Family Room with fireplace, central air, oversized garage. (052006458) $209,000. Call (908) 654-7777. 1910 COLONIAL WESTFIELD - Charming 3 Bedroom Colonial features new roof, 3 zone heat, enclosed porch, lot 200' deep. (052006446) $219,000. Call (908) 654-7777. HARD TO FIND SCOTCH PLAINS - Two seperate homes attached, ideal for large related family, 18 rooms, 3 kitchens, adjacent to golf course. (052006293) $599,000. Call (908) 654-7777. Monirilyp.iv . , . . , , , , ,,,,,„.,.„,., 't r i w | , , [ ) n ' w , u ) ( W m 0 , , | S ft I i,lie mc>itc|.i(|ps as drlnilod belo . [ „ „ , . , Monthly 1'nympnts • Other Opliom ,Hmean360mon!hlypaymentsolS3,368.59.Flgureshereinareapproxlmale ,,Bn | h | isa 36859 F ta h i t eandd do d amnleofa£5D0 000 loan would artvlaxeshazard insurance, or homeowners assxiation dues for a condominium purchasejnterest rales quotedareasol October 2 i 997 andsubject to change. Not responsiblefor typographical errors; while Intormallon Is believed accurate, we request that the it be validated wilh a mortgage provider prior to purchase. For Mortgage info call 201-605-1515 For Insurance info call 201-605-1555 Westfield Office 185 Elm Street We Sell More Weichert ecause Realtors00 908-654-7777 B We Do More A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Bobbee Mulvee Celebrates First Year With Prudential Prudential New Jersey Realty's Bobbee Mulvee iscelebratingherfirst year with the company. "We're very proud of her outstanding production fortbelastyear,"expiainedBernadette Houston, Manager of the Westfield Office at 1S3 Mountain Avenue. "Bobbee is a terrific addition to our sales team," she added. Ms. Mulveerecalledthat "One rainy afternoon, I worked with a man who was looking for a rental. We went to one home that the listing realtor had told us was available, but when my client picked it as his first choice, we discovered it was already rented. "It was one of those days when nothing went right and I was sure I'd never hear from the customer again," she said. However, a few months later, she did hear from him. He had a friend in Florida who was looking for a home. Ms. Mulvee called him, and began sending him photographs of homes thatmethiscriteria. He soon bought a home, sight unseen, onthestrengthofMs. Mulvee's photographs and recommendations, with confirmations and assurances from his friend. "I didn't meet the client until the dosing," she said. "But he's been very satisfied with his new home." Ms. Mulvee is a Westfield resident and covers Westfield and the surrounding towns most frequently in her work. "I've gone to Summit and Basking Thursday, December 18,1997 g % ffUstfelh Junker and THE TIMES off Scotch Plains - Fanwood \(, .V 17 i ! Maggie Taylor Recognized For 'Best Children's Room9 19.\ AtV In a special December issue of the national magazine De«gn Times, which features "Best Showhouses '97," Maggie Taylor's room was selected "Best of Show" forachildren's room. Mrs. Taylor, amember ofthe American Society of Interior Designers, has had her own businessfor20 years and resides with her husband in Mountainside. Mrs. Taylor'sroom wascreatedwith her associate, Suzanne Roguso, and appeared in the "Mansion in May" decorator showhouse held by the Woman's Associationof Morristown Memorial Hospital. Design Times stated that "Mrs. Taylor has created a classy room fora young girl that won't growold before she does" Mrs. Taylor has previously designed for the Greater Princeton Junior League Showhouse and the Centennial Showhouse, sponsored by the Junior League of Montclairand Newark. She also participated in the Plainfield Historical Showhouse and Ridge for my clients, but generally I stay with the communities I know best: Westfield, Cranford, Garwood, Scotch Plains, Fanwood and Mountainside," she said. For more information about the local real estate market, includingacomplimentary market analysis of one's property, Ms. Mulvee may be reached at Prudential New Jersey Realty's WestfieldOffice, (908)232-5664. Open House at UCC Scheduled for Jan. 10 Union County College is inviting all college-age individuals, as well as those who wish to enroll in college after a long time away from academics, to a General Open House on Saturday, January 10, from 10 to 11 a.m. It will be held in the Roy W. Smith Theater, Campus Center, of the college'sCranford campus. Recruitment and admissions staff will provide financial aid information, and speak on admissions policies, non-credit continuing education and the College Level Examination Program(CLEP), whereby studentsgain advanced credit by scoring well on standardized tests. Staff members will alsobe available to evaluate credit earned at other colleges for transfer to UCC. Those interested in further information may call the college's Recruitment Officeat(9O8) 709-7518. CRAFT FAOt...The Parent Teacher Association at McGinn Elementary School hi hi Scotch Plains recently held Hi annual Craft Fata-. At the event, children had had the opportunity t i t to t make k a variety i t yoff holiday h l i d gifts ift for f their t h i ffamily i l and friends, nds, gift wrapping included. The fair also included a bake sale and a ana services donated by raffle of producti p y local merchanta. Proudlyy hotding g i i t d left l f t to toright, i h t are: Annie A i Smith, S i t h Michael M i h l BeUo.anjl B U j l their creations, pictured Steven Bello. ..,.,.- HUGGABLES...uHugme," "Love me," "Hold me" and "You're Speciar m what HUM of the gift tagi read oa stuffed anfctub prepared by RooteveH Cadette Girl Scout Troop No. 99. The Girt Seoul*, with the cooperation of Washington Elementary School, collected over 200 stuffed anhnab to be dbtributed to various children's charities during the bolidayi. The acouto tied each one with • ribbon and gift tag with • special menage. Pictured, lefttoright, are: Theresa Nowicld, Lauren McCrea, Lauren Miuacchia, Kate Warren, Emily Warren and Katherine Nicole. New Staff Join Westfield Office of Weichert, Realtors James Weichert, President of Weichert, Realtors', has announcement recent staff additions to the company's Westfield office. Niki Fry has joined the office as a Sales Associate. A newly licensed real estate professional, Ms. Fry brings 20 years of experience as a fashion designer to Weichert. She has worked for Europfflnand American designers, including WcsSt. Laurent, EmanuelUngaro, Jones New York and Phillips Vfcn Heusen. Ms. Fry is a graduate of Drexel University in Philadelphia, earninga bachelor's degree in design. She has lived in Westfieldfor10 years, is marriedandhasadaughter. SheisamembCToftheWestfieldFirst United Methodist Church. Also joining the Westfieldoffice as a Sales Associate is Mark Amoroso. A newly licensed real estate professional, Mr. Amoroso is a graduate of Alvernia College in Reading, Pennsylvania, whereheearnedabachdor's degree in political science. He is a longtime resident of Union, where he isamemberofthe Knightsof Columbus and County PoliticafClub. Sandra S. Grossman has joined the office as a Sales Associate. Also a newly licensed real estate professional, Ms. Grossman previously was employed as a writer and editor by CCR, Inc., alegal publisher. Ms. Grossman, alongtime resident of Scotch Plains, is a graduate of BiandeisUrirversity in Waltharn, Massachusetts, where she earned a bachelor'sdegrae in comparative literature. She is amemberofTempleEmanuEl in Westfield, is married and has two children. Debra J. Rudman has joined Weichert as a Sales Associate. Ms. Rudrnan,anewly licensed real estate professional, isa member of the Greater Union County BoardofRealtors, Garden State Multiple Listing Service(MLS) and National Association of. Realtors. A resident of Scotch Plains, Ms. Rudman isagraduateofKean College in Union (now a university). She is a Vice President of Publicity for the Hilda CtoukChapter ofDeborah HosptaLanKntoerotthe American Spaniel Club and American Orchid and Rose Societies. For real estate transactions, please call any of the above mentioned Sales Associatesat(908) 634-7777. Weichert's office is located at 183 Elm Street PUBLIC NOTICE BOROUOH OF FANWOOD ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT Notice is hereby given that the ZONING BOAROOF ADJUSTMENTOFTHE BOROUGH OF FANWOOD, after a public hearing,granted approval toMr. and MJ». Leonid Fleysher for variances to construct an attached garage on the property at 83 La Grande Avenue, Fanwood, New Jersey being Lot No. 13. Block No. 56. Documents pertaining to this application are available for public inspection at the Borough Hall during normal business hours. Mr. and Mrs. Leonid Fleyshar 63 La Grands Avenue Fanwood, New Jersey 07023 1 T -12/18/97, The Times F*gel9 LISTINGACHIEVEMENTS....Roaemary TaniUL • Saks Associate with Weichert, Realtors' WetrfWd Office, has been rtcogniied for her listing achievements in October. Ittathe most recent award for Mrs. TarulU, • 13year veteran of real estate sales, In addition to office awards for Ustingt, sales and productions, she has been honored as a member of the New Jersey State MilMon Dollar Club and Weichert's Million Dollar Saks and Marketed Clubs. She b a longtkne resident of Scotch Plains, where she Is activeat the Immaculate Heart of Mary Roman Catholic Church. Fee: $16,83 the Westfield Symphony Orchestra house tour. Her work has been included in House and Garden, New Jersey Monthly and Garden State Home and Garden. Maggie Taylor PUBLIC NOTICE TOWNSHIP Of WESTFIELD INVITATION TO BIO SEALED BIDS WILL BE RECEIVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF WESTFIELD, NEW JERSEY ON MONDAY. DECEMBER 29, 1997 AT 10:00 A.M. PREVAILING TIME IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS AT THE MUNICIPAL BUILDING, 425 EAST BROAD STREET, WESTFIELD. NEW JERSEY TO FURNISH AND DELIVER TO THE PUBLIC WORKS CENTER, 959 NORTH AVENUE WEST: 70,000 GALLONS, MORE OR LESS, OF UNLEADED GASOLINE FROM JANUARY1,1998 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 1998 PROPOSALS MAY BE DELIVERED AT THE PLACE AND BEFORE THE HOUR ABOVE MENTIONED AND MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY A CERTIFIED CHECK. OR BID BOND. MADE PAYABLE TO THE ORDER OF THE TREASURER OF THE TOWN OF WESTFIELD IN AN AMOUNT EQUAL TO AT LEAST TEN PERCENT(10%)OFTHE BASE AMOUNT OF THE BID. EACH PROPOSAL MUST ALSO BE ACCOMPANIED BY A SURETY COMPANY CERTIFICATION STATING THAT SAID SURETY COMPANY WILL PROVIDE THE BIDDER WITH THE REQUIRED PERFORMANCE BOND IN THE FULL AMOUNT OF THE CONTRACT. BIDDERS MUST BE IN COMPLIANCE WITH ALL PROVISIONS OF CHAPTER 127 PL 1975, SUPPLEMENT TO THE LAW AGAINST DISCRIMINATION (AFFIRMATIVE ACTION). SPECIFICATIONS AND PROPOSAL FORM MAY BE EXAMINED AND PROCURED AT THE OFFICE OF THE TOWN ENGINEER, PUBLIC WORKS CENTER, 959 NORTH AVENUE, WEST, WESTFIELD, NEW JERSEY. THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL RESERVE THE RIGHT TO REJECT ANY AND ALL BIDS AND TO WAIVE ANY INFORMALITY, IF IT IS DEEMED ADVISABLE TO DO SO. KENNETH B.MARSH TOWN ENGINEER 1 T-12/18/97, The Leader Foa:S44.37 COLDWELL BANKER REAL ESTATE k C l r 1)istinctiueOfferings presented £y the Wesl field Office •;A<.\ WESTFIELD $399,000 Beautiful new 1997 Center Hall Colonial. Franklin School. 2390 square foot, 4 Bedrooms, 2.5 Baths, Family Room with fireplace, Eat-In Kitchen, walk-out basement. WSF6908 SCOTCH PLAINS $769,000 Center Hall Colonial in private setting. 5 Bedrooms, 4.5 Baths, 3 car garage, sauna, pool, pool house with heat. A must to see. WSF6553 WESTFIELD $425,000 Beautifully landscaped property in very lush area of town. Numerous amenities. Brick & hand hewn cedar exterior. WSF6826 WESTFIELD $499,000 Charming Center Hall Colonial with many quality features. Ideal In-Law Suite in basement. Five Bedrooms, 3.5 Baths, Family Room. WSF6661 SCOTCH PLAINS $379,900 Beautiful updated home on quiet winding street. New Eat-In Kitchen with Corian counters, new Master Bath, 5 Bedrooms, 2.5 Baths & more. WSF7O99 WESTFIELD $795,000 Unique Dutch Colonial built in Jersey City in 1664, moved to Wesfield in the 1920's. Now in prestigious Wychwood. WSF6991 WESTFIELD 209 Central Avenue • (908) 233-5555 For a list of homes outside the NY Metro area, visit our National web site at htp://www.coldwellbanker.com COLDWELL BANKER RESIDENTIAL BROKERAGE #i Westfield Office #1 HOURS: Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. Sat. 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. • Sun. 9 a.m. • S p.m. !nldwell Danker Residential Brokerage Cutpnntiinn. An Equal Opportunity Company. Equal Housing Opportunity. Each Office Independently Owned and Opemtcd. COLDUJeLL BANr\6R U RESIDENTIAL BROKERAGE mSm Page 20 Thursday, December 18,1997 ' 3H|e Pfaatfolfr Jitabtr and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains - Fanwood A WATCHUNC COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION CLASSIFIED SITUATION WANTED HELP WANTED COMPANION/HELPER Experlencedcompanion/helperto the elderly. Daily, weekly, overnight. Call (973) 754-5481 MASSAGE Grand Opening Best Atlana Massage (908)301-1500 Weetffeld 7 D a y , In/Out Calls TUTORING French lessons by French native. Experienced teacher. (973)275-6320 INSTRUCTION BOROUGH ADMINISTRATOR Borough of Mountainside, Union County. Population 6,600. $7M budget. Salary range $60,000 $80,000. Very stable suburban community. Responsible for coordination of all departments and supervision of day-to-day operations of full service community. Small staff with several part-time department head positions. Please send 9 copies of resume, salary history and references to: Dan Mason, Jersey Professional Management, 23 East North Ave., Cranford, NJ 07016. EOE. Please mark envelope "Mountainside." PIANO LESSONS BEGINNERS - ADVANCED (908)889-4095 WANTED TO BUY Stroller or wagon that seats 4 • 6 children. WANTEDTO RENT P l e a s * call Janet (908)889-0053 Married professional couple with child looking for 3 bedroom + house to rent. Call Don or Susie (212)529-4549 OFFICE SPACE HELP WANTED VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Westfield Rescue Squad seeks trainees for Emergency Medical Technicians. Valid N.J. Driver's Lie. req. Min., 4 hrs./wk. * * * * * Seeks trainees as Dispatchers. Min. 2 hrs./wk. All training provided. Call Miki Uttnsr 233-2501 WESTFIELD 560 Springfield Avenue 1,250 sq. ft. and 550 sq. ft. office space available. Well known B.G. Fields Restaurant-Geigers Building. Under new management. Great price, plenty of free parking. Call Lisa (973) 443-3568 or (201) 912-0784 FOR SALE APT FOR RENT Computer work station, walnut veneer. Computer table w/pullWestfield, downtown, 11/2 blocks out drawer. $250 or best offer. to bus & train. 5 rooms, no pets. Pleaee call Loretta Vacant. $995. (908) 233-9329 between 9-5 Call Dave (908) 232-2030 AUTO FOR SALE OFFICE RENTAL 1992 Volvo, 940 GL, 69K miles, Weatfleld — Central Business auto, pwr-locks* sunroof. Leather District. Prime 2nd floor, bright & sunny. Move-in condition, 1,050 int., heated seats, ABS, extra winter wheels/tires — $14,000. sq. ft. Can divide. Call (908) 889-4156 Call (908) 232-2667 THE GOVERNOR'S MANSION... Den No. 4 of S t Helen's Cub Scout Pack No. 279 In Westfield recently visited Drumthwacltet in Princeton, as part of earning their traveler's badge. The Cub ScouU took the train and were greeted at the historic home by volunteers oT the Dnimthwacket Foundation, who gave them a tour of the landmark residence. DEADLINE FOR CLASSIFIEDS Friday, 2 R M . All Classifieds must be pre-paid. Major Credit Cards Accepted!!! SERVICES AND GOODS YOU NEED! 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