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The Times of Scotch Plains-Fanwood

Page 22 Thursday, June 18, 1998 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION

PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS

ESTATE OF PLACID P. IACONO, Deceased. Pursuant to the order of ANN P. CONTI, Surrogate of the County of Union, made on the 12th day of June, A. D., 1998, upon the application of the undersigned, as Executor of the estate of said deceased, notice is hereby given to the creditors of said deceased to exhibit to the subscriber under oath or affirmation their claims and demands against the estate of said deceased within six months from the date of said order, or they will be forever barred from prosecuting or recovering the same against the subscriber.

Josephine M. Iacono Executor John F. Bracaglia, Attorney P. O. Box 630 Mantoloking, New Jersey 08738 1 T 6/ 18/ 98, The Leader Fee: $19.89

PUBLIC NOTICE

Public Notice is hereby given that an ordinance entitled as follows was passed and adopted by the Board of Health of the Town of Westfield at a Special Meeting held on June 16, 1998.

Marylou Fashano Board Secretary

GENERAL ORDINANCE NO. 79

An ordinance by the Board of Health of the Town of Westfield to amend Ordinance No. 78 of the Board of Health entitled "An ordinance relating to salaries of officers and employees of the Board of Health of the Town of Westfield, County of Union, State of New Jersey." 1 T — 6/ 18/ 98, The Leader Fee: $14.79

TOWN OF WESTFIELD BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT

Notice is hereby given that the Westfield Board of Adjustment adopted Resolutions at its June 8, 1998 meeting for the following applications heard at its May 11, 1998 meeting:

1. Deena Shaffer and Paul Weintraub, 11 Breeze Knoll Drive seeking permission to extend the grant of variance approval to permit construction of an addition and deck extension of time granted to December 31, 1998. 2. First United Methodist Church of

Westfield, One East Broad Street seeking permission to expand an existing Church building by constructing a tower addition for an elevator and a stairway — granted. 3. Robert and Linda Clauss, 235

Edgewood Avenue seeking permission to erect an addition — granted with conditions. 4. Robert and Kristine Riley, 224 Elizabeth Avenue seeking permission to

erect a two story building addition — granted as amended. 5. Richard S. Murray, 609 Girard Avenue seeking permission to erect two

dormers on an existing dwelling — granted. 6. Cindy Williamson, 528 Prospect

Street seeking permission to erect a front porch — granted with conditions.

7. Martin and Barbara E. Vincentsen, 238 Saint Paul Street seeking permission to erect a second story addition, to expand a parking area, and to

complete interior alteration to an existing building — granted. 8. Donald A. Fishbein, 314 Scotch

Plains Avenue seeking permission to demolish an existing garage and to erect a new garage — granted as amended with conditions. 9. Thomas Lincoln- Mercury, Inc., 369

South Avenue East seeking permission to erect a free standing sign — granted as amended with conditions.

Colleen Mayer, Secretary Board of Adjustment 1 T — 6/ 18/ 98, The Leader Fee: $44.37

PUBLIC NOTICE BOROUGH OF FANWOOD

NOTICE TO BIDDERS

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that sealed bids will be received by the Borough Clerk of the Borough of Fanwood for RESTORATION OF A WOOD SHINGLE ROOF ON THE FANWOOD CARRIAGE HOUSE by the Borough, and such bids shall be received, opened and read in public at the Fanwood Municipal Building, 75 North Martine Avenue, Fanwood, New Jersey on

THURSDAY, JULY 2, 1998 at 10: 00 A. M.

local prevailing time. At that time and place, the Bids will be opened publicly and read.

Complete specifications and forms of bid, proposed contract and bonds for proposed work are on file in the office of the Borough Clerk at the Municipal Building, Fanwood, New Jersey and may be examined Monday through Friday between the hours of 8: 00 A. M. and 4: 00 P. M. The bid documents will be available on Monday, June 22, 1998 and copies may be obtained by prospective bidders at that time upon payment of $25.00. Bids must be submitted by the date and time provided above and on the standard proposal form in the manner designated therein and required by the specifications; must be enclosed in sealed envelopes bearing the name and address of the bidder, addressed to the Borough Clerk of the Borough of Fanwood and must be accompanied by all information and documents required by the contract documents and New Jersey Law. If awarded a contract, your company/ firm will be required to comply with the requirements of P. L. 1975, C. 127, (N. J. A. C. 17: 27) as amended and supplemented.

The right is reserved by the Mayor and Council to reject any or all bids and waive any informalities if deemed to be in the interest of the Borough to do so.

Eleanor McGovern Borough Clerk Borough of Fanwood 1 T – 6/ 18/ 98, The Times Fee: $40.29

Thrift Shop to Begin Half- Price Sales

The Thrift Shop in Scotch Plains, operated by the FanwoodScotch Plains Service League, will offer half- price sales beginning on Tuesday, June 23, and continuing through Saturday, June 27.

Shopping hours are 10 a. m. to 2: 30 p. m. on Tuesday, Wednesdays and Thursdays. Friday and Saturday shopping hours are 10 a. m. to 1 p. m.

The shop will close for restocking and refurbishing on June 27 at 1 p. m.

Sales for July and August will begin on Tuesday, July 7. Summer shopping hours for those months will be each Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 10 a. m. to 1 p. m. The shop will close for the summer on Thursday, August 20.

Service League members will be on hand this summer to help newcomers and regular customers, according to spokeswoman Dorothy Bandola.

The Thrift Shop is located at 1730 East Second Street, at the corner of Willow Avenue, in Scotch Plains. Any questions may be directed to the shop's 24- hour hot line at (908) 322- 5420.

STEPPING BACK IN TIME... The Westfield Mountainside Chapter of the American Red Cross is giving the community a chance to step back in time by raffling a 1931 Ford Model "A." Only 300 tax deductible donations chances are being sold. The reverse drawing includes a second prize of a 27- inch color television and a third prize of a 1928 oil painting. Those interested in purchasing a ticket may contact the chapter at (908) 232- 7090 or stop by the chapter house at 321 Elm Street in Westfield. Pictured, left to right, are: George Gatesy, Raffle Chairman; Dennis Kinsella, Red Cross board member; Town Administrator Edward A. Gottko, at- large Red Cross board member, and Chapter Chairman John Tabachnick.

TEACHERS OUT OF THE CLASSROOM… Teachers at School One Elementary in Scotch Plains recently participated in a popular activity at the school's recent Field Day: the tug- of- war between the faculty and the fifth graders. Pictured in front, from left are School One Principal Jeffrey Grysko, Joan Miller and Debbie Shapiro.

Westfield 'Y' Offering T'ai Chi This Summer

The Westfield "Y," located at 220 Clark Street, will be offering a "Taste of T'ai Chi" during the summer session, beginning on Thursday, June 25.

The participants of this course, taught by Don Madson, will learn the introductory 12- posture short form of this ancient Chinese exercise and self- defense system.

T'ai Chi Ch'uan does not depend on the muscle- building, highly aerobic activities of "western" exercises. Attention is paid to connective tissue flexibility, promotion of proper balance and posture, and correct weight shifting.

Practiced slowly, with total control of one's body, is the goal. This traditional martial art form serves to improve balance, enhance breathing efficiency, lower blood pressure, promote flexibility, decrease heart rate, and improve circulation, said Karen Simon, a spokeswoman for the "Y."

Mr. Madson emphasizes the physical and mental conditioning aspects of T'ai Chi. It is especially suitable for mature adults, since there are no extreme physical demands on the muscles. The relaxation of muscles and learning to shift weight properly is a basic focus while also paying attention to balance control.

Registration is this Saturday, June 13, for current members and this Wednesday, June 17, for new members. For more information, please call Ms. Simon at (908) 233- 2700, Extension No. 246.

SP- FHS Contest Yields $1,500 for Am. Cancer Society

The Scotch Plains- Fanwood High School Student Government Association, headed by advisor Carol Senff, donated $1,500 to the Union County Unit of the American Cancer Society.

Each year, the Association hosts a "Mr. Spiffy High Contest." School clubs and teams enter a candidate in the contest and choose a charity to represent the group.

This year's winner was senior Ben Lee who represented the school's yearbook. The combined fund raising of all the candidates totaled $1,500 and was given to his charity of choice, the American Cancer Society.

ROOSEVELT TRAILBLAZERS... Westfield Superintendent of Schools Dr. William J. Foley, Roosevelt Student Council President Remy Cherin and President of the Westfield "Y" Board of Trustees Lee Hale, at right, cut the ribbon officially opening the Roosevelt Rough Runner Fitness Trail on May 27. The trail, which is also open for public use, was a community effort of the Westfield Board of Education and the "Y's" Men's Club. The board, Westfield Soccer Association, Westfield High School Girl's Varsity Soccer team, and community members also contributed toward the renovation of Roosevelt Intermediate School playing field. The Y's Men's Club donated $20,000 for the trail. Phil Brown noted that the organization's Christmas tree sale brought in close to $50,000, most of which is turned over to youth organizations.

At The South Avenue Train Station Parking Lot

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Library Activities on Deck For Youngest Cardholders

Park Students Graduate From D. A. R. E. Course

The first participants in the 16- week, police- run Drug Abuse Resistance Education course recently graduated in a ceremony attended by legislators, school and elected officials, and law enforcement representatives from the communities of Scotch Plains and Fanwood.

Sixth graders at Park Middle School in Scotch Plains were involved this year in the course, which was run by Sergeant Steve Freedman and Detective Dennis Murphy of the Scotch Plains Police Department.

As part of the program, the entire sixth grade at Park Middle School completed essays. The winning entries were written by Victoria Shelus, Angelo Harris, Dan Abru, Courtney

Stewart, Jennifer Russell and Danielle Stephen.

In attendance at the graduation ceremony were Scotch PlainsFanwood Superintendent of Schools Dr. Carol B. Choye, Fanwood Mayor Maryanne S. Connelly and Scotch Plains Mayor Joan Papen.

Also on hand to recognize the graduates were Scotch Plains Police Chief Thomas O'Brien, Fanwood Police Chief Robert Carboy; Captain Joseph Protasiewicz and Captain Marshall Nelson of the Scotch Plains Police Department; Assemblyman Alan M. Augustine and State Senate President Donald T. Di Francesco, and Park Middle School ParentTeacher Association President Judy McLoughlin.

Youth Outreach Program Offered by Choral Group

The Rahway Valley Chorus of Westfield New Jersey recently announced the availability of its Youth Outreach program. The program is available to any chorus director in local schools, according to the Youth Outreach Coordinator U. Joseph Weiss of the Jerseyaires.

To find out more information about this program, please call Mr. Weiss at (908) 486- 5218.

The Youth Outreach program is designed to encourage and actively promote the experience of singing four- part harmony among men in the Mid- Atlantic District of the Society for the Preservation and Encouragement of Barber Shop Quartet Singing in America (SPEBSQSA).

The society fosters the establishment of groups of harmony singers in area schools as an integral part of the school curriculum to provide an outlet for performance and/ or competition for singers and to develop a sense of singing as a rewarding life long activity, Mr. Weiss explained.

He said Harmony Explosion provides young men with some new positive ideas about leisure time singing. It basically is an a capella club created by SPEBSQSA to interest and involve high- school and college- aged men in four- part harmony. Harmony Explosion features Barbershop harmony that is arranged

especially for the young male voice. Sweet Adelines International has similar programs for girls and they can run parallel to Harmony Explosion. Harmony Explosion adds mixed voices (male or female) as well as the major concert choir.

The Jerseyaires rehearse every Monday at 7: 30 p. m. in the First Baptist Church Hall, located at 170 Elm Street in Westfield. For more information, please call (908) 486- 5218.

Local Boy Scouts Promoted At Recent Court of Honor

Boy Scout Troop No. 79 in Westfield recently held a Court of Honor to welcome new scouts and recognize advancement within the troop. All members advanced and received merit badges. The troop meets at St. Helen's Parish in Westfield.

New Webelos joining the troop are: Justin Tullo, Jonathan Wintringham, Jeffrey Bayne, John Kerr, Christopher Hild, Daniel Jekelis, Alex Monaco, and Edward Kerins, all from Jefferson School; Michael Conroy from Tamaques School and Joseph Kenny from Franklin School.

Garnering the rank of Life Scout were Justin Pregenzer, Kevin Doyle, and Jeffrey Lynes. Gaining Star Scout rank were Rodger Curlik, Louis Dileo and Michael Dileo, Robbie Eckman, Scott Kenny, Keith McCloskey, Josh Rogers, Matthew Toriello, and Alex Leger.

Scouts reaching First Class ranking were Bryan Cordes, Michael Federici, Andrew McCloskey, Joe Monaco, Adam Osborn, Geoff Ostrega, Eric Ostrowski, Shawn Nickeson, and Jonathan Russell. Achieving second class rank were Daniel Francis, Andrew Kaufhold, Christopher Coriasco, Ryan Hogan, and David Ucciferri and reaching Tenderfoot was David Palma.

All scouts received merit badges they earned over the year. Senior Patrol leader is Life Scout Kyle McCloskey. Assistant Senior Patrol Leader is Life Scout Kevin Doyle. The troop meets on Monday eve nings during the school year. Troop

Chaplain is Father Don Hummell, who is also an Eagle Scout. Several sessions of Three Year

Old Story Time are scheduled for the summer, starting Tuesday, July 7, from 10: 15 to 10: 45 a. m. The first session runs through July 21. The second session will start Tuesday, August 4, and will end Tuesday, August 18. Additional sessions will be scheduled for 11 a. m., on Tuesdays if there is interest.

Children must have reached their third birthday by the first story session. Registration begins Thursday, June 18.

Four Year Old Story Time meets Wednesdays from 10: 15 to 10: 45 a. m., July 8 through July 22. The second session is August 5 through August 19. Additional sessions on the above dates will be scheduled for 11 a. m.

Children must have reached their fourth birthday by the first story

session. The Grub Club meets from noon to 1 p. m. on Thursdays, July 9 through July 23, or August 6 through 20, children who have completed Kindergarten through third grade are invited to bring lunch and something to drink. There will be stories, crafts and movies. Registration begins June 18.

All three groups require registration in person and that the child have a library card.

A fourth group, Vacation Videos, is for pre- school ages through second grade who will watch animated versions of favorite picture books at the library on Fridays from 10: 30 to 11 a. m., July 10 through August 14. Registration for this program is not required.

Stop by the Children's Department for more details about any of these programs.

Program Being Offered On Multiple Intelligence

Teachers from throughout New Jersey will meet at the Catalyst sponsored Artsgenesis Institute for Multiple Intelligences and the arts at New Jersey City University (formerly Jersey City State College) on Monday through Friday, July 13 to 17, to learn innovative ways to teach through the arts.

Catalyst is a collaboration of the Union County Division of Cultural and Heritage Affairs.

The methodology allows students and teachers the opportunity to use their intelligence, a county spokesman said.

"The Institute is a component of Catalyst, an ambitious arts in education professional development program for educators and administrators," stated Freeholder Mary P. Ruotolo, Liaison to the Cultural and Heritage Programs Advisory Board. "Union County is pleased to offer this excellent opportunity to help educators meet the challenges of ongoing professional development."

During the Institute, educators will discover their own intelligence and artistic abilities in an interactive framework. They will be teamed with specially- trained Master artists in dance, music, theater and visual arts. Teachers will return to their classrooms armed with alternative learning and teacher strategies with the ability to engage children learning through the arts.

All interested teachers, and administrators and parents are invited to contact the Union County Division of Cultural and Heritage Affairs, 633 Pearl Street, Elizabeth, 07202, (908) 558- 2550, Fax (908) 352- 3513 or Artagenesis, 156 Jewett Avenue, Jersey City, 07304, (201) 433- ARTS, Fax (201) 434- 8072 for information, fees and registration materials. Relay services users may call (800) 852- 7899.

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The New Paternal

Whether dads are new or seasoned Most now make their mark on us They have many more involvements And these seem incredulous.

It's a new breed of paternal Than was found in former years And this closeness with their children Is a factor that endears.

This new father figure's someone Who's an active, sharing man And the benefits to children Are enhanced since this began.

He's a giving, caring partner In a job with high reward That in former days lay dormant And for most – was unexplored.

So much now is being written That we didn't comprehend Dad's a 50- 50 partner From beginning to the end.

— Faye DeGoff

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Mark Hobbie Inducted Into Honor Society

Mark Hobbie, a senior at Lafayette College, Easton, Pennsylvania, has been inducted into Phi Alpha Theta, the national honor society for history students. This academic honor was awarded for Mark's superior scholastic average.

During his four years at Lafayette, Mark has been on the Dean's List and achieved placement on the Student Athletic Honor Roll (six semesters). As a member of the varsity swimming and diving team, Mark won varsity letters in 1995, 1996 and 1997.

At the end of the 1996 season, he received the Most Valuable Swimmer/ Diver Award and was named to The Patriot League's Academic Honor Roll in both 1996 and 1997. In addition, he gained a place on the Patriot League's 1996 Second Team.

Recently, Mark performed at The Williams Arts Center as a violist with the Lafayette College String Ensemble. A 1994 graduate of Westfield High School, he will graduate this spring with a bachelor of arts degree.

Three Local Students Earn F& M Sheepskins

Three students from Union County were among the 416 seniors graduating from Franklin & Marshall College in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, with Bachelor of Arts degrees on May 10. The commencement ceremony was held in the College's Alumni Sports and Fitness Center.

CBS journalist Charles Osgood delivered the commencement address and received an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters from college President Richard Kneedler, who is a 1965 graduate of the school.

Associate Deans George Rosenstein and John Campbell presented diplomas before an audience of about 4,000.

Fanwood resident Rachel Joanne Davis graduated with an English major and German minor from the college. She is a 1994 graduate of Scotch Plains- Fanwood High School and a Dean's List student at the college. Joanne was also a John Marshall Scholar and member of the chamber singers. Davis is the daughter of Edward C. and Susan E. Davis of Fanwood.

Westfielder Michael Seth Rosner graduated with a Business Administration Management major and is a 1994 graduate of Westfield High School. He is a Dean's List student at the college and the son of Eugene and Carol Rosner of Westfield.

Dan Zemsky, a 1994 graduate of Westfield High School, graduated from F& M with a major in history. He is a Dean's List student and the son of Dr. Lewis and Linda Zemsky of Westfield.

Founded in 1787, Franklin & Marshall College is an independent, coed, liberal arts institution.

Miss Skubish Named Class Valedictorian At the du Cret School

Christine Skubish, the daughter of Stanley and Lois Skubish of Westfield, graduated from the duCret School of Art in Plainfield, where she was valedictorian of her class, on May 21.

On May 3, Christine received nine awards at the 14th annual Student Fine Art Show held at the school.

She won first prize in the watercolor, colored pencil/ pastel and mixed categories, and took third prize in the watercolor and mixed categories.

Christine received honorable mention in the graphics, three- dimensional and mixed categories, as well as winning the Ottile Hann Weiss Award No. 2.

A 1995 graduate of Westfield High School, Christine plans to pursue a career as a scenic artist in a theater or production house or related field.

Residents Receive Degrees at Quinnipiac

Several area residents received degrees from Quinnipiac College, Hamden, Connecticut, during commencement exercises on Tuesday, May 26.

Graduates from Scotch Plains are: Ann Augustine Bavosa, Bachelor of Science Degree in Physical Therapy; Kelly Elizabeth Morse, Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology; Ariel Rosen, Bachelor of Science Degree in Health Management, and Diane Lynn Sherry, Bachelor of Science Degree in Occupational Therapy.

All graduates have also been named to the Dean's List for the spring semester along with Michael Hawkins, of Scotch Plains, a marketing major, and Renu Mehta, of Westfield, and Elizabeth DeAnna, of Mountainside, health science and physical therapy majors.