The Westfield Leader Newspaper
The Times of Scotch Plains-Fanwood

CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK

PUBLIC NOTICE TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS

INVITATION FOR BIDS

Invitations are extended to qualified Bidders to bid for the following Project:

ROAD SURFACE REPLACEMENT AND GENERAL REPAIRS FOR HETFIELD

AVENUE BRIDGE OVER RARITAN VALLEY LINE, M. P. 19.85 NJDOT

STRUCTURE NO. 2063164

This project consists of the replacement of the road surface, repairs to bridge deck and steel superstructure, granite block curbing, painting of steel superstructure, and miscellaneous other repairs.

This project will be partially funded by the New Jersey Department of Transportation, Bureau of Local Aid.

Bids will be accepted only by mail or in person to the Office of the Township Clerk, Scotch Plains Municipal Building, 430 Park Avenue, Scotch Plains, New Jersey 07076 (ATTN: Barbara Riepe, Township Clerk) until 10: 00 a. m. on Friday, February 18, 2000. The Township of Scotch Plains (hereinafter “Township”) shall not be responsible for any bid mailed which is lost in transit or delivered late by the Postal Service. At the above time, the bids will be publicly opened and read aloud. All bids must be presented in sealed envelopes which are clearly marked “Bid for ROAD SURFACE REPLACEMENT AND GENERAL REPAIRS FOR HETFIELD AVENUE BRIDGE OVER RARITAN VALLEY LINE, M. P. 19.85 NJDOT STRUCTURE NO. 2063164”, Contract E982, 430 Park Avenue, Scotch Plains, New Jersey 07076". No bid will be received after the time and date specified.

A prebid conference shall be held in the Township of Scotch Plains Municipal Building, 430 Park Avenue, on Tuesday, February 8, 2000 at 10: 00 a. m. All prospective bidders are encouraged to attend this meeting.

After receipt of bids, no bid may be withdrawn within sixty (60) days after the date of the bid opening except if provided for herein. The bid of any Bidder who consents to an extension may be held for consideration for a longer period of time as may be agreed upon between Bidder and the Township.

All bids must be on the bid forms provided by the Township of Scotch Plains in the Bid Package. Plans and specifications for this work may be examined at the Office of the Township Engineer, Municipal Building, 430 Park Avenue, Scotch Plains, New Jersey, during business hours, 9: 00 a. m. to 4: 00 p. m., beginning Monday, January 24, 2000,

and purchased for a $25.00 nonrefundable fee.

Bid proposals and all required documents must be completed and submitted by the date as set forth above. All documents in the enclosed Bid Package must accompany the bid proposal.

in addition to the above documents, a certified check, cashier’s check or bid bond issued by a responsible bank, trust company or insurance company, payable to the Township of Scotch Plains shall be submitted with each bid as a guaranty that if a contract is awarded the Bidder shall execute said Contract. The Bid Security shall be in the amount of ten percent (10%) of the total amount of the bid or TwentyThousand Dollars ($ 20,000.00), whichever in lower.

All bid Security, except the Bid Security of the three (3) apparent lowest responsible Bidders shall, if requested in writing, be returned after ten (10) days from the opening of the bids (Sundays and holiday excepted) and the bids of such Bidders shall be considered withdrawn.

The Township reserves the right to reject any or all bids, and to waive immaterial informalities, or to accept any bid which, in the opinion of the Township of Scotch Plains, will be in the best interest of the Township all in accordance with the New Jersey Local Public Contracts Law N. J. S. A. 40A: 111 et seq. In the event of an equal or tie bid, the Township shall award the bid to the Bidder which, in the Township’s sole discretion, best serves the interest of the Township.

The Township also reserves the right to reject any and all bids if sufficient funds are not available and/ or appropriated.

The selected Bidder, will, within seven (7) days of award of the bid, enter into an appropriate contract with the Township.

All Bidders must comply with P. L. 1975, Chapter 127, entitled “An Act Relating to Affirmative Action in Relation to Discrimination in Connection with Certain Public Contracts and Supplementing the ‘Law Against Discrimination’ approved April 16, 1945 (P. L. 1945, Chapter 169)”, N. J. A. C. 17: 27, as amended from time to time, and the Americans With Disability Act.

Where applicable, prevailing wage rate shall be paid to all workers on the job as per N. J. A. C. 34: 1156, 25 et seq.

BY ORDER OF THE TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS OF THE COUNTY OF UNION, STATE OF NEW JERSEY.

Thomas Atkins Municipal Manager

Barbara Riepe Township Clerk 1 T – 1/ 13/ 00, The Times Fee: $99.96

PUBLIC NOTICE SHERIFF’S SALE

SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, DOCKET NO. F661199.

NATIONAL CITY MORTGAGE, CO., PLAINTIFF vs. FRANK ZIGOURIDIS, ET ALS, DEFENDANT.

CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, DATED NOVEMBER 4, 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 9TH DAY OF FEBRUARY 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 $146,631.64. The property to be sold is located in the city of ELIZABETH, in the County of UNION, and the State of New Jersey.

Commonly known as: 731 NEWARK AVENUE, ELIZABETH, NEW JERSEY 07208.

Tax Lot No. 840, in Block No. 11. Dimensions of Lot (Approximately) 33 feet wide by 250 feet long.

Nearest Cross Street: Situate on the southeasterly side of Newark Avenue, distant 134 feet from the southerly side of North Avenue.

There is due approximately the sum of $157,695.07 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 CH754927 (WL) 4 T 1/ 13, 1/ 20, 1/ 27 & 2/ 3/ 00 Fee: $167.28

PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE BOROUGH OF MOUNTAINSIDE COUNTY OF UNION, STATE OF NEW JERSEY

BE IT RESOLVED that the Governing Body of the Borough of Mountainside does hereby schedule its monthly meetings to be held at the Municipal Building, 1385 Route 22, Mountainside, New Jersey as follows for the year 2000:

WORK SESSION REGULAR MEETING

January 11 January 18 February 8 February 15 March 14 March 21 April 11 April 18 May 9 May 16 June 13 June 20 July 11 July 18 August 8 August 15 September 12 September 19 October 10 October 17 November 7 November 21 December 12 December 19 Reorganization Meeting: Tuesday, January 2, 2001

Judith E. Osty Borough Clerk 1 T – 1/ 13/ 00, The Leader Fee: $40.80

PUBLIC NOTICE BOROUGH OF FANWOOD

Notice is hereby given that Ordinance No. 9925R

AN ORDINANCE RECODIFYING PORTIONS OF THE CODE OF THE BOROUGH OF FANWOOD BY REPEALING, AMENDING AND ADDING NUMEROUS SECTIONS

was passed and adopted on the second and final reading at a Meeting of the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Fanwood held on December 28, 1999.

This Ordinance shall take effect immediately after final passage and publication as required by law.

Eleanor McGovern Borough Clerk 1 T – 1/ 13/ 00, The Times Fee: $17.34

PUBLIC NOTICE SHERIFF’S SALE

SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, DOCKET NO. F1389897.

BANKERS TRUST COMPANY OF CALIFORNIA, N. A., A NATIONAL BANKING ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE, PLAINTIFF vs. LUIS C. TROCCOLI, ET ALS, DEFENDANT.

CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, DATED SEPTEMBER 29, 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 26TH DAY OF JANUARY 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 $153,938.10. MUNICIPALITY: City of Elizabeth. COUNTY AND STATE: County of Union, State of New Jersey.

STREET AND STREET NUMBER: 228 Stiles Street.

TAX LOT AND BLOCK NUMBERS: Lot: 1399; Block: 13.

DIMENSIONS: Approximately irregular: 25 x 130.

NEAREST CROSS STREET: is approximately Gibson Place. There is due approximately the sum of $164,922.24 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 ESCHEN, FRENKEL & BERGER, Attorneys 2426 Park Avenue West Orange, New Jersey 07052 CH754866 (WL) 4 T 12/ 30/ 99, 1/ 6 1/ 13 & 1/ 20/ 00 Fee: $171.36

PUBLIC NOTICE BOROUGH OF FANWOOD

Notice is hereby given that Ordinance No. 9926S

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE 9806S TO AMEND SECTION III FOR THE PURPOSE OF REALLOCATING MONEYS FROM COMPUTER EQUIPMENT TO LIBRARY FURNISHINGS

was passed and adopted on the second and final reading at a Meeting of the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Fanwood held on December 28, 1999.

This Ordinance shall take effect immediately after final passage and publication as required by law.

Eleanor McGovern Borough Clerk 1 T – 1/ 13/ 00, The Times Fee: $18.36

LITIGATION • REAL ESTATE • EMPLOYMENT LAW • COMMERCIAL • PERSONAL INJURY

WILLIAM J. SWEENEY ATTORNEYATLAW 318 ELM STREET, WESTFIELD • 2325400

CRANFORD $429,000 NEWLY LISTED Set ‘high on a hill’ on a quiet deadend street this picture perfect 4 Bedroom, 2 full Bath expanded Cape offers only the best. Designer decorated throughout. New ‘Michael’s’ Eatin Kitchen & Bath, custom builtins in spacious Family Room which opens to rear yard. Absolute movein condition. Make this one yours.

Westfield Office 215 North Avenue, West (908) 2325664 SCOTCH PLAINS $491,000

ONLY THE FINEST Lower entry Split situated on spacious wooded lot offers sunfilled rooms with quality enhancements. Five Bedrooms and 3 Baths, a floor plan that offers flexibility to meet your everchanging needs. Contemporary flair with topoftheline improvements. Take a look.

–CLASSIFIEDS– HELP WANTED VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

Easier Than You Might Think

Westfield Rescue Squad seeks persons willing to train as Emergency Medical Technicians. Valid NJ Driv. Lic. req., min. 4 hrs./ wk. We offer 24 hr. coverage. Select a duty period that’s right for you. Wkday 9 am 1 pm or 15 pm slots are perfect for parents of school children.

Seeks trainees as Dispatchers. Min. 2 hrs./ wk. All training provided.

Call the Recruiting Team at (908) 2332500 for details

HELP WANTED

P/ T bookkeeper for Westfield advertising specialty dist. knowledge of Quickbook required. Call (908) 7892700 x 34 or Fax resume to (908) 7899641

HELP WANTED MEDICAL ASST.

Busy PCP office req’s energetic personable indv. for diversified duties assisting Dr’s in daily office routine. Hrs, 17 M, T, W & F. Attractive benefits! Fx resume to 9089649580 or call (101) 9089643705.

TUTOR NEEDED

For 13 yr. old 8th grader, all subjects. Start as soon as possible, 23 days per week. Please call Deidre at (908) 3899466.

NANNY NEEDED

6mo. old needs liveout nanny in Springfield, MonFri, 7: 306, must have own trans.

Leave message (973) 4673770. HELP WANTED

TEACHER

For creative preschool enrichment program. $16/ hr. mornings, 812 hrs./ wk Clark area.

Call (908) 3225678 HELP WANTED SCHOOL CUSTODIAN

12 months Black Seal License required, experience preferred annual salary $26,500, plus excellent benefits. Call: Dr. Robert Behot at (908) 2339317 x 43.

HELP WANTED

Receptionist needed in Cranford salon. WedSat, 29 hrs./ wk.

Call (908) 2726391 HELP WANTED

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

Excellent position for detailoriented individual who thrives in a busy, diverse atmosphere. Computer proficiency in MS Word, Access, Excel, Quicken or Quick Books required. Good customer service skills a must. Mail or fax resumé to Executive Director, Westfield Symphony Orchestra, 224 E. Broad St., Suite 5., Westfield, NJ 07090; (908) 2322446.

HELP WANTED

Westfield based Securities Broker Dealer seeking Executive Assistant with desire to learn all aspects of brokerage businesss. Hard worker with computer skills a must. Please fax a cover letter and resume to (908) 6541172

HELP WANTED MEDICAL EMPLOYMENT

RN, LPN, or Med Assistant for OB/ GYN office. Exp. only. M/ W/ F, Westfield/ Cranford area.

Fax resume to (908) 2727052 HELP WANTED

Growing plastic company looking for data entry person for our clerk office. Salary negotiable.

Fax resume to (908) 7884129 or Email bats2nd@ aol. com

HELP WANTED SCHOOL BUS DRIVER

School van drivers needed to Berkeley Heights or Westfield to Short Hills run. Each run is approximately 2 hours in the afternoon. Must be reliable with a good driving record. DCL license required. Possibility to combine driving with other responsibilities to create a fulltime position. Call Donna Chahalis at (973) 3793442.

HELP WANTED KITCHEN COORDINATOR

For school in Short Hills. Approximately 4 hrs/ day during school year to order food & supplies; distribute snacks to children; provide snacks for faculty and meetings. Must be a selfstarter and enjoy children. Call Donna Chahalis at (973) 3793442

LOST CAT LOST: Long haired black cat (male) with white paws & belly. Last seen 12/ 30 near SPFHS. Answers to Scooter. He needs medication! Call 8899118 the Checchios. Reward Offered.

HOUSE FOR SALE FOR SALE BY OWNER

Wychwood-Large 4 BDRM, 31/ 2 bath colonial close to Wilson School, 2 car gar., lg. landscaped lot $735,000 firm. August possession, shown by appt. only.

Call (908) 2330591 HOUSE CLEANING

Polish woman is looking for more houses to clean. Experienced. References and own transportation. Serving Westfield for 8 years.

Call (732) 6071060 HOUSE FOR SALE

For sale by owner-Wilson school area, exceptional 4 BR split on .42 acre lot, 31/ 2 baths, LR, DR, 20x24 FR, office, new kit, roof, drive & vinyl siding. Wychview Dr. (off E. Broad). $454,000. Call for appt. (908) 2324058.

AUTO FOR SALE

Honda 1992 Accord LX, 4 dr. sedan. Dealer serviced, original owner, 95K miles, Lojack, very safe & reliable. Asking $6,600.

Call (732) 6998283 Daytime OFFICE SPACE AVAILABLE

Westfield. Prime Location, center of town in modern elevator building. Adjacent to parking lot.

Please call (908) 5613583

All Is Not Lost on Aging Baby Boomers’ Retirement

By DR. KAREN ENSLE

With 77 million baby boomers (people currently age 35 to 53) retiring within the next few decades, there is tremendous interest in topics redated to retirement planning. Among the questions being asked is “What can I do to make up for years that I should have saved, but didn’t?”

Unfortunately, compound interest is not retroactive. In other words, you can’t earn interest on money you haven’t saved. All hope is not lost, however. In fact, baby boomers have many factors working in their favor. Many boomers are entering their peak earning years and are spending less as children leave home.

In addition, they still have a long investment time horizon of perhaps 30 to 50 years and can afford to place a significant percentage of their portfolio in “ownership” assets such as individual stocks and growth mutual funds.

Furthermore, steady stock market gains are predicted for at least another decade. And boomers with highly marketable job skills may be able to work for as long as they like or start their own business following retirement Many jobs today require brains, not brawn, so physical strength will be less of a concern to older workers in the future than it was in the past.

Basically, there are two ways to catch up financially:

1. Take action to increase retirement savings.

2. Take action (e g., lifestyle changes) that will decrease the amount of retirement savings required to invest.

Several planning strategies can also be combined (e g., increasing retirement plan contributions and moving to a smaller home in a less expensive area of the country).

Suggested strategies to increase retirement savings include:

· Enrolling in or increasing current contributions to taxdeferred employer savings (e. g., 401k plan).

Slashing household expenses to free up money to invest.

· Moonlighting for additional income and to test out postretirement employment options (e. g., small business).

· Investing aggressively (more stock) before and after retirement.

· Investing in industries (e. g., health care) predicted to benefit from future demographic trends.

Following are strategies to reduce the amount of money needed for retirement:

· Trade down to a smaller home and invest the difference.

· Move to a less expensive geographic region to reduce expenses.

· Delay retirement to increase savings and postpone withdrawals.

· Work after retirement (for extra income and a daily routine).

· Make the most of an inheritance.

· Make retirement income withdrawals from taxable accounts first. Remember, a positive attitude is a key factor in investment success. “Lateblooming” 45 and 50 year olds can still save significant sums by the time they retire. Today is the first day of your financial life. Make the most of it!