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Luke: 4,5 The Gospel
Now when he had left speaking, he said unto Simon, Launch out into the deep, and let down your nets for a draught.
And Simon answering said unto him, Master, we have toiled all the night, and have taken nothing: nevertheless at thy word I will let down the net.
PUBLIC NOTICE SHERIFF’S SALE
SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, DOCKET NO. F1519098.
NATIONSBANC MORTGAGE CORPORATION, PLAINTIFF vs. NORMA LLANOS, DEFENDANT. CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, DATED NOVEMBER 3, 1999 FOR SALE OF MORTGAGED PREMISES.
By virtue of the abovestated writ of execution to me directed I shall expose for sale by public vendue, on the 6th Floor of the Union County Court House (Tower) 2 Broad Street, Elizabeth, New Jersey on WEDNESDAY THE 3RD DAY OF MAY A. D., 2000 at two o’clock in the afternoon of said day. All successful bidders must have 20% of their bid available in cash or certified check at the conclusion of the sales.
The judgment amount is ONEHUNDRED THIRTY NINE THOUSAND NINEHUNDRED FIFTY FOUR & 09/ 100 ($ 139,954.09).
BEING KNOWN as Lot( s) No. 198, Block No. 8, ON THE TAX MAP OF City of Elizabeth, New Jersey.
MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS 941 Anna Street.
BEING KNOWN AND DESIGNATED as Lot No. 23 as shown on a certain map entitled “Map of Building Lots Between Magnolia and Spring Streets and Port Avenue,” said map being filed in the Union County Register’s Office on 02011866 as Map No. 535B.
BEGINNING at a point on the northeasterly sideline of Anna Street, said point being distant 275.00 feet southeasterly from the intersection of the southeasterly sideline of Spring Street (also known as New Jersey State Highway Route 25), and the aforesaid northeasterly sideline of Anna Street, from said beginning point; thence
1. Along the northeasterly sideline of Anna Street, South 56 degrees 42 minutes East, 25.00 feet to a point; thence
2. North 33 degrees 18 minutes East, 100.00 feet to a point; thence
3. North 56 degrees 42 minutes West, 25.00 feet to a point; thence
4. South 33 degrees 18 minutes West, 100.00 feet to the point and place of BEGINNING.
The premises are also known as Lot No. 198 in Block No. 8 as shown on the City of Elizabeth Tax Map.
In accordance with a survey by A1 Land Surveys dated 102497.
There is due approximately the sum of ONEHUNDRED FIFTY THOUSAND SEVENHUNDRED EIGHTY ONE & 14/ 100 ($ 150,781.14) together with lawful interest and costs.
There is a full legal description on file in the Union County Sheriff’s Office.
The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this sale.
RALPH FROEHLICH SHERIFF FRANK J. MARTONE, Attorney 4 Brighton Road Clifton, New Jersey 07012 CH754926 (WL) 4 T 4/ 6, 4/ 13, 4/ 20 & 4/ 27/ 00 Fee: $ 246.84
PUBLIC NOTICE SHERIFF’S SALE
SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, DOCKET NO. F1444697.
NORWEST MORTGAGE, INC., PLAINTIFF vs. THERESA WONG, ET AL., DEFENDANT.
CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, DATED MARCH 17, 2000 FOR SALE OF MORTGAGED PREMISES.
By virtue of the abovestated writ of execution to me directed I shall expose for sale by public vendue, on the 6th Floor of the Union County Court House (Tower) 2 Broad Street, Elizabeth, New Jersey on WEDNESDAY THE 17TH OF MAY A. D., 2000 at two o’clock in the afternoon of said day. All successful bidders must have 20% of their bid available in cash or certified check at the conclusion of the sales.
The judgment amount is ONEHUNDRED NINETY FIVE THOUSAND SIXHUNDRED SIXTY ONE & 44/ 100 ($ 195,661.44).
Municipality: Elizabeth. Street Address: 550 Jackson Avenue. Tax Lot No.: 8. Tax Block No.: 842. Approximate dimensions: 25.01 feet x 102.56 feet x 25 feet x 101.71 feet.
Nearest cross street: Julia Street. There is due approximately the sum of TWOHUNDRED THOUSAND SEVENHUNDRED TWELVE & 94/ 100 ($ 213,712.94) together with lawful interest and costs.
There is a full legal description on file in the Union County Sheriff’s Office.
The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this sale.
RALPH FROEHLICH SHERIFF PLUESE, ETTIN, BEKCER & SALTZMAN, Attorneys A division of Katz, Ettin, Levine, 905 North Kings Highway Cherry Hill, New Jersey 08034 CH755177 (WL) 4 T 4/ 20, 4/ 27, 5/ 4 & 5/ 11/ 00 Fee: $165.24
PUBLIC NOTICE SHERIFF’S SALE
SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, DOCKET NO. F1743897.
CITICORP MORTGAGE INC., PLAINTIFF vs. LUIS RAMIREZ AND ZORAIDA RAMIREZ HIS WIFE; LILIANA RAMIREZ, ET ALS., DEFENDANT.
CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, DATED JULY 27, 1999 FOR SALE OF MORTGAGED PREMISES.
By virtue of the abovestated writ of execution to me directed I shall expose for sale by public vendue, on the 6th Floor of the Union County Court House (Tower) 2 Broad Street, Elizabeth, New Jersey on WEDNESDAY THE 3RD DAY OF MAY A. D., 2000 at two o’clock in the afternoon of said day. All successful bidders must have 20% of their bid available in cash or certified check at the conclusion of the sales.
The judgment amount is ONEHUNDRED FORTY TWO THOUSAND ONEHUNDRED EIGHTY FOUR & 89/ 100. ($ 142,184.89).
The property to be sold is located in the CITY of Elizabeth, New Jersey 07208, County of UNION and State of New Jersey.
Commonly known as: 254 Westfield Avenue, Elizabeth, New Jersey 07208. Tax Lot No. 1650 in Block No. 13. Dimension of Lot: approximately 23.50 feet wide by 200.00 feet long.
Nearest Cross Street: Chilton Street. Situate at a point on the southerly sideline of Westfield Avenue distance approximately 663.50 feet westerly from its intersection with the westerly sideline of Chilton Street.
There is due approximately the sum of ONEHUNDRED SIXTY FIVE THOUSAND THREEHUNDRED SEVENTY TWO & 38/ 100 ($ 165,372.38) together with lawful interest and costs.
There is a full legal description on file in the Union County Sheriff’s Office.
The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this sale.
RALPH FROEHLICH SHERIFF FEIN, SUCH, KAHN & SHEPARD, Attorneys Suite 201 7 Century Drive Parsippany, New Jersey 07054 CH754723 (WL) 4 T 4/ 6, 4/ 13, 4/ 20 & 4/ 27/ 00 Fee: $ 187.68
Vacation Bible School Preregistration Set At Woodside Chapel
FANWOOD — The Woodside Chapel, located at 5 Morse Avenue in Fanwood, has invited members of the community to preregister on the Internet or by telephone for its Daily Vacation Bible School.
This year’s theme, “Celebrate Life! From Beginning to Eternity,” will run from Monday through Friday, June 26 to 30, from 9: 30 a. m. to noon. It is open to children entering kindergarten through seventh grade.
For teenagers entering eighth through 12th grade, an evening session will be offered from Sunday through Thursday, June 25 to 29, from 7 to 9: 15 p. m.
There is no fee to attend. To preregister online, please visit http:// h o m e .a t t .n e t /~g r n t e r o r / WoodsideChapelVBS. html and click on “Mailform” to preregister online. Interested individuals may also preregister by calling the Director at (908) 2325705.
Blood Drive Planned On May 3 in Westfield
WESTFIELD — The Blood Center of New Jersey has announced that a blood drive will take place on Wednesday, May 3, from 3 to 8 p. m. at the Westfield/ Mountainside Chapter of the American Red Cross, located at 321 Elm Street in Westfield.
Donors must be at least 18 years old. Seventeenyearolds may donate with parental permission. There is no upper age limit for donors, provided that they meet health requirements. Donors should know their social security number and bring a signed form of identification.
People with a fever or sore throat should wait until they are feeling better before donating, and there is a 24hour deferral for teeth cleanings and fillings.
Individuals who have traveled outside of the United States recently are asked to call the Blood Center for eligibility criteria. For more information or to sign up for the blood drive, please call the Blood Center at (800) BLOOD NJ.
SWEET SOUND… Friends of Music at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Westfield will present the Parish Choir of the church, along with Garth Greenup, principal trumpet of the New Jersey Symphony Orchestra, in concert on Sunday, May 7 at 7 p. m. Featured works will be from Franz Joseph Haydn’s
Harmoniemesse and Trumpet Concerto. The choir will be joined by soloists and members of the New Jersey Symphony Orchestra, under the direction of Charles M. Banks. St. Paul’s is located at 414 East Broad Street in Westfield. For further information, please call Mr. Banks at (908) 2328506, extension no. 17. Donations will be accepted at the door.
Sixth Annual AntiBias Forum On Tap for May 3 at Temple
Four Men to be Recognized With ‘Good Scout’ Award
Local Rosarians Set Spaghetti Dinner
SCOTCH PLAINS — St. Bartholomew’s Rosary Altar Society will hold its annual Spaghetti Dinner in the school building on Friday, May 5. There will be two seatings, one at 5: 30 p. m. and the other at 7: 30 p. m.
The cost is $5 for children ages 5 to 10 years old and $8 for adults.
For tickets, please call Kitty at (908) 3228809 or Edna at (908) 8892152.
St. Bart’s Rosarians Set Monthly Meeting, Birthday Celebration
SCOTCH PLAINS — The monthly meeting of St. Bartholomew’s Rosary Altar Society will be held on Monday, May 1, following the 7: 30 p. m. Mass and the crowning of a statue of the Virgin Mary. Guests are welcome.
Following the brief meeting will be the annual Rosary Birthday Party. Individuals are urged to reserve their cookbook, as there will only be a limited number available. Cookbook reservations will help determine how many should be published.
PUBLIC NOTICE SHERIFF’S SALE
SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, DOCKET NO. F486399.
FIRST UNION MORTGAGE CORPORATION, PLAINTIFF vs. ILDA T. RAMALHO, ET ALS., DEFENDANT.
CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, DATED MARCH 8, 2000 FOR SALE OF MORTGAGED PREMISES.
By virtue of the abovestated writ of execution to me directed I shall expose for sale by public vendue, on the 6th Floor of the Union County Court House (Tower) 2 Broad Street, Elizabeth, New Jersey on WEDNESDAY THE 10TH DAY OF MAY A. D., 2000 at two o’clock in the afternoon of said day. All successful bidders must have 20% of their bid available in cash or certified check at the conclusion of the sales.
The judgment amount is EIGHTY TWO THOUSAND ONEHUNDRED FIFTY EIGHT & 73/ 100 ($ 82,158.73).
Property to be sold is located in the CITY OF ELIZABETH, COUNTY OF UNION, STATE OF NEW JERSEY.
Premises commonly known as 603 BRITTON STREET, ELIZABETH, NEW JERSEY 07202.
BEING KNOWN as Lot No. 4, Block No. 0273 on the official Tax Map of the CITY OF ELIZABETH.
Dimensions: (approximately) 25 feet x 93.39 feet x 25 feet x 93.39 feet.
Nearest Cross Street: CLARKSON AVENUE. There is due approximately the sum of EIGHTY SIX THOUSAND THIRTY SEVEN & 09/ 100 ($ 86,037.09) together with lawful interest and costs.
There is a full legal description on file in the Union County Sheriff’s Office.
The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this sale.
RALPH FROEHLICH SHERIFF FEDERMAN AND PHELAN, Attorneys Suite 505 Sentry Office Plaza 216 Haddon Avenue Westmont, New Jersey 08108 CH755155 (WL) 4 T 4/ 13, 4/ 20, 4/ 27 & 5/ 4/ 00 Fee: $ 177.48
WESTFIELD — The Union County Committee Against Hate will present its sixth annual community forum of antibias messages on Wednesday, May 3, at 7 p. m. at Temple EmanuEl, 756 East Broad Street in Westfield.
New Jersey Attorney General John J. Farmer and Jimmie Jones of a special development program known as “Facing History and Ourselves” will be the keynote presenters at this event, entitled “Standing Together Against Hate VI.”
Participating in the forum will be business leaders, government professionals, law enforcement personnel from throughout the county and members of educational, religious, media, civic and community organizations.
The program is dedicated to the memory of the late Union County Prosecutor Andrew K. Ruotolo and his efforts against bias crimes in New Jersey.
This year, a special award in his memory will be presented to Lisbeth Brodie of Westfield. A second award in memory of William Eldridge, a former member of the committee, will be presented to Lauren Blalock
of Scotch Plains. The program is free and will include interpretation for the hearingimpaired. It will open with a short movie, entitled “The Power of Hate,” that informs viewers about bias and hate crimes. A brief reception will conclude the event.
WESTFIELD — The “Good Scout” Award will be presented to Gerald J. Hughes, William S. Jeremiah, 2nd A. Donald Pray and Owen L. Waltman at the Toast to Scouting Awards Night on Thursday, May 4, at The Westwood in Garwood.
All four men will receive the award for outstanding community service through their interest and leadership roles in multiple organizations.
Mr. Hughes is President of Group Insurance of America and the Union County Chapter of the Vietnam Veterans of America. Mr. Jeremiah is a partner with Buttermore, Mullen, Jeremiah and Phillips and is a Westfield volunteer.
Mr. Pray is a founding member of the Optimist Club of Westfield and Westfield’s Project Graduation. Mr. Waltman is an Executive Board member with the Patriots’ Path Council, Inc. of the Boy Scouts of America and a member of the Monday Morning Craftsmen at The Presbyterian Church in Westfield.
The event will begin with a reception and silent auction at 6: 15 p. m. Jon M. Bramnick of Scotch Plains will conduct a live auction.
Anyone wishing to donate an item or service may call George Kraemer,
Chairman of this year’s event, at (908) 6548700.
The public is invited to attend. Tickets may be purchased by calling Kenneth Mayd at (908) 6549191 extension no. 119.
A Weekly Column From Members of the Ministerial Associations
Meeting Fear With Faith Allows Us to Truly Celebrate Our Lives
Knights to Kick Off Annual Fund Drive
SCOTCH PLAINS — Father John S. Nelligan Council No. 5730 of the Knights of Columbus, representing Scotch Plains and Fanwood, will conduct its 25th annual fund drive, in conjunction with the New Jersey State Council of the Knights of Columbus, to aid retarded citizens and those with learning disabilities.
The drive will take place Friday through Sunday, April 28, 29 and 30, throughout the state. Knights members and their supporters will be stationed at various locations throughout Fanwood and Scotch Plains for the duration of the fundraiser.
Ninety percent of the contributions the Council receives will be distributed within Union County, with the remaining 10 percent to be combined with contributions from other councils throughout the state in support of similar activities and programs at the state level.
By REV. DONALD K. HUMMEL
“Fear knocked at my door, Faith answered and no one was there.”
What is it you fear? I mean really are worried to death about. The people, places and things that absolutely consume your time and attention. Chances are, if you are like me, most of our fears are that we will lose something we already have (or think we have) or that we will fail to get something we demand (or think we have a right to).
As we muddle through this life, we usually learn more through our failures than successes — that our possessions can all too easily possess us and we wake up one morning to the feeling that the light of freedom to celebrate life is greatly dimmed to the point where all spontaneity is lost, and we wonder why we were put here in the first place.
We’re so afraid that we’ve built high, strong walls of fear — fear that has multiple faces and facets — walls
that in keeping us “safe” are shutting out the light and pushing others away. We are isolated and profoundly alone and lonely. We feel empty, disconnected and maybe even dead inside. We wonder how we got this way and what we can do to change this sad state.
At this time of year, the major religious traditions celebrate some form of liberation from the “sins” and slavery that have tyrannized so many and offer hope and new life. We are invited to walk trustingly through the “valley of the shadow” of our particular and personal death or dying.
This trust is a basis for the faith that can drive away those nagging fears that plague our life journey and allow us to open the door confidently. As our friends in 12step programs remind us, “Religion is for people who are afraid of going to hell, spirituality is for those who have been there!”
If we accept the invitation of our respective religious traditions and their experience of God (as they may variously know and name that higher power), we can be spiritually alive once again, and by confronting and accepting — rather than avoiding or denying — our specific “givens” (good and bad ), we can and will luxuriate in the light and freedom that is ours by design and destiny.
Religious expression will “give thanks and remember” and we — together — will celebrate, not just survive, life today and every day that we are blessed to have.
Is there a knock at the door of your heart? Is that fear knocking? Should you… can you ... will you open the door with gratitude and faith? Will you step out into the light of the freedom of an unconditionally loved child of your Creator? What have you got to lose except your fear? What are you waiting for?
Take a chance. You won’t be sorry. Just open the door .
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The Reverend Donald K. Hummel has served as a Roman Catholic priest for nearly 22 years in a variety of capacities. Until April 16, he was a Parochial Vicar at St. Helen’s Roman Catholic Church in Westfield. He has just joined St. Bartholomew the Apostle Roman Catholic Church in Scotch Plains as Pastor.
‘SheeptoShawl’ Scheduled This Sunday at MillerCory
WESTFIELD — This Sunday, April 30, the annual “SheeptoShawl” festival will take place at the MillerCory House Museum, located at 614 Mountain Avenue in Westfield, from 1 to 5 p. m. The festival will take place rain or shine.
Visitors will have an opportunity to see the entire process of shearing sheep. Master sheep shearer Jeremy Mills of Hamilton Square will demonstrate the process using hand shears as was done in the 18th and 19th centuries. The sheep will be provided by Beverly Eaton of the 4H Club of Somerset County.
Attendees will also see the production of woven cloth from woolen fibers, which includes carding, spinning and weaving.
Children will be able to try their hands at various crafts and a bake sale will be conducted throughout the afternoon. Taste treats will also be available for visitors to sample in the Frazee Building.
There is no fee to attend the event. However, any donation to MillerCory to support its children’s educational programs would be appreciated.
On Sunday, May 7, the MillerCory House Museum will celebrate May Day.
The museum gift shop offers a variety of educational materials, Colonial reproductions and handicrafts, including cookbooks and Colonial recipes prepared by the MillerCory cooks.
For information about the museum and its calendar of events, please call (908) 2321776, Monday through Friday, between 9 a. m. and noon.
Rosarians Announce Annual Retreat Date
WESTFIELD – The Holy Trinity and St. Helen’s Rosary Altar Society will celebrate their annual Retreat on Thursday, May 4, at St. Joseph’s Shrine in Stirling at 9: 30 a. m. A hot lunch will be served. The cost is $20.
Sister Eleanor Mc Nichol of the Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Church in Westfield will be the moderator.
For reservations or further information, please call Eleanor Pfaff at (908) 2323374. Individuals needing transportation are asked to meet at 525 First Street in Westfield at 8: 45 a. m.
First Baptist to Offer Lunch, Restrooms During Spring Fling
WESTFIELD — The First Baptist Church, located at 170 Elm Street, will be open for use of the restrooms from noon to 5 p. m. this Sunday, April 30, during the annual Westfield Spring Fling.
Free lemonade will be offered at a hospitality table on the front lawn. A hot dog lunch will also be available from noon to 2 p. m.
Individuals who can quote a Bible verse will receive their hot dog for free. (Bibles will be available for those who want to read and learn a verse.)
For further information, please call (908) 2332278.
Author Rebecca Libutti To Visit Local Library
For BookSigning
SCOTCH PLAINS — The Friends of the Scotch Plains Public Library will host a book signing this Saturday, April 29, between 10 a. m. and noon at the library, located at 1927 Bartle Avenue.
Scotch Plains resident Rebecca Libutti will be on hand to discuss her book, entitled “That’s Unacceptable,” which recounts her battle against a lifethreatening brain tumor.
She will also sign copies for individuals who wish to purchase the book. The program is free and open to all residents.
New Jersey Orators Announce Meetings
SCOTCH PLAINS — The New Jersey Orators, founded in 1985 by a small group of AfricanAmerican corporate executives, meets each Thursday evening from 6: 30 to 7: 30 p. m. at St. John’s Baptist Church, 2387 Morse Avenue in Scotch Plains.
A nonprofit organization, New Jersey Orators seeks to provide minority youth ages 7 to 18 with strong verbal and oratorical skills, as well as an appreciation of black literature and the arts through exposure to various forms of oratory.
For further information on this program, please call Acting Head Coach Mary Gladden at (908) 7538557.
Interfaith Singles Post Upcoming Meetings
WESTFIELD — Interfaith Singles, a support group for single adults over age 45, will meet on Sundays, May 7, 14, 21 and 28, from 9 to 10: 30 a. m. at the First Baptist Church, 170 Elm Street in Westfield.
Continental breakfast will be available and a $2 donation is requested. For further information, please call (908) 8895265 or (908) 8894751.
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