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A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains - Fanwood Thursday, July 1, 1999 Page 7

CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK

PUBLIC NOTICE

SHERIFF’S SALE

SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, DOCKET NO. F-13707-94.

OCWEN FEDERAL BANK FSB, PLAINTIFF vs. MANUEL RODRIGUEZ; ZOILA RODRIGUEZ; TRUST COMPANY OF NEW JERSEY; ET ALS, DEFENDANT.

CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, DATED MARCH 15, 1999 FOR SALE OF MORTGAGED PREMISES.

By virtue of the above-stated 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 28TH DAY OF JULY A.D., 1999 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 $253,115.72. The property to be sold is located in the municipality of ELIZABETH in the County of UNION and State of New Jersey.

Commonly known as 26 BELLEVUE STREET, ELIZABETH, NEW JERSEY 07202.

Tax Lot No. 19, Block No. 13. Dimensions of Lot: (Approximately) 50.00 feet wide by 118.00 feet long.

Nearest Cross Street: Situate on the WESTERLY side of BELLEVUE STREET 309.73 feet from the NORTHERLY side of RAHWAY AVENUE.

There is due approximately the sum of $259,703.35 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 EPSTEIN, BROWN, MARKOWITZ & GIOIA, Attorneys 245 Green Village Road P.O. Box 901 Chatham Township, New Jersey 079280901 CH-754452 (WL) 4 T 7/1, 7/8, 7/15 & 7/22/99 Fee: $177.48

PUBLIC NOTICE

SHERIFF’S SALE

SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, DOCKET NO. F-16539-96.

CHASE MORTGAGE SERVICES, INC. F/K/A CHASE MANHATTAN MORTGAGE CORPORATION, PLAINTIFF vs. ANIBAL MELENDEZ, GLORIA MELENDEZ A/K/A GLORIA J. MELENDEZ, ET ALS., DEFENDANT.

CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, DATED AUGUST 13, 1997 FOR SALE OF MORTGAGED PREMISES.

By virtue of the above-stated 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 21ST DAY OF JULY A.D., 1999 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 $59,105.28. Property to be sold is located in the City of Elizabeth, County of Union, State of New Jersey.

Premises commonly known as 838 Cross Street, Elizabeth, New Jersey 07201.

BEING KNOWN as Lot No. 153, Block No. 7 on the official Tax Map of the City of Elizabeth.

Dimensions: (approximately) 45.63 feet by 62.19 feet by 29.00 feet by 60.00 feet.

Nearest Cross Street: Bank Street (f/k/a Port Street).

There is due approximately the sum of $61,413.13 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, P.C., Attorneys Suite 505 Sentry Office Plaza 216 Haddon Avenue Westmont, New Jersey 08108 CH-753385 (WL) 4 T 6/24, 7/1, 7/8 & 7/15/99 Fee: $177.48

ROTARY DONATION…CONTACT We Care, the 24-hour telephone hotline and crisis intervention service, was added to the list of local community organizations supported by the “Share in Youth” fundraiser, organized by the Fanwood-Scotch Plains Rotary Club. The club donated $1,500 to support CONTACT We Care, which serves individuals of all ages throughout Union, Middlesex, Somerset and Essex counties. Pictured, left to right, are: Presidentelect of the Rotary Andy Calamaros, who looks on as Michael Nicholson, Executive Director of CONTACT, receives the check from Carol Wood, President of the Rotary Club.

Trailside Plans Performance Of ‘Jumping Mouse’ on July 7

MOUNTAINSIDE — The Mock Turtle Marionette Theater Company will present a performance of “Jumping Mouse, A Plains Tale” at the Trailside Nature and Science Center in Mountainside on Wednesday, July 7, at 1:30 p.m., the Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders has announced.

Ten carved marionette animals will tell what Freeholder spokeswoman Judy Leibowitz has described as a “moving and often humorous tale of transformation.”

“Jumping Mouse” depicts the journey of a mouse that travels a perilous path to the sacred mountain to become an eagle. Aided and tested along the way by several animals, Jumping Mouse goes through several dynamic changes of emotion before reaching a triumphant end.

As with all Mock Turtle plays, the puppeteers will answer questions from

the audience after the performance, and help those in attendance shake hands with the puppets.

The Mock Turtle Marionette Theater, part of the Pennsylvania Performing Arts on Tour roster, supports a growing repertoire of original work featured at the group’s own theater at the Ice House on Sand Island in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.

“Jumping Mouse” is the first in Trailside’s Wednesday Matinee series for ages 4 and up exclusively. Tickets are $4 per person and will be sold at the door the day of the performance. For more information, please call Trailside at (908) 789-3670 or visit the center at 452 New Providence Road in Mountainside. Veterans Affairs Department

Prepares Enrollment Drive

WESTFIELD — The Department of Veterans Affairs New Jersey Health Care System is holding an enrollment drive for all veterans needing

service and non-service connected medical benefits.

The drive will be sponsored by the Leonard J. Sanders Post No. 11467 of Westfield at the Westfield Town Hall Recreation Room, 425 East Broad Street from 6 to 10 p.m. on Tuesday, July 13.

The following services will be available: questions and answer session; opportunity for veterans to apply for enrollment; photograph for the “new” Veterans’IdentificationCard;preventivescreenings and regional office counseling.

Veterans applying for enrollment must present a Copy of Discharge Papers (DD214) or Separation Record Copy of Health Insurance Card (if applicable).

For inquiries regarding enrollment of health care services, please call (877) 222-8387 or (800) 827-1000. For directions to the Westfield Town Hall, please call Owen McWilliams at (908) 233-2608, or Bill Brown at (908) 232-4513 or the Westfield Police Department at (908) 232-1000.

Westfield Library Announces Slate of Summer Programs

WESTFIELD — The Westfield Memorial Library’s Summer Family Entertainment program will begin with the production of the “Knight of the Burning Pestle” on Tuesday, July 13, at 7:30 p.m. at the library.

Presented by The Next Stage Ensemble, the New Jersey Shakespeare Festival’s summer touring program, this production is a family comedy appropriate for children aged seven and older.

In this comedy, a grocer and his wife insist that their serving boy be

added into a professional theater production five minutes after the play has started.

The production will run about one hour in length. Seating is limited and tickets are now available at the library.

Admission is free but a Westfield library card is required for everyone in attendance. For more information, please call (908) 789-4090.

Local Thrift Shop Slates Opening, Sale and Activities

SCOTCH PLAINS – The Fanwood-Scotch Plains Service League has announced that its Thrift Shop will open on Tuesday, July 6, with a Paper Back Book Sale and new

store hours. Gently-used clothes for the entire family, children’s games, houseware items, costume jewelry, antiques and collectibles are available.

The shop’s new summer reading library will feature recently donated paperback books, including classics, biographies, bestsellers, technical books and children’s books for 5 cents each for this summer sale only.

Summer clothes for babies, toddlers, children, teens, juniors, women, men and boys, shorts, tops, bathing suits, cover-ups, sun hats, jeans and slacks are also on sale. Women’s designer wear, summer clothing for larger women, men’s business wear, casual shirts, shorts, hats and clothing for boys are available.

New volunteers are needed to work on Wednesdays and Thursdays. Volunteers work 2-1/2 hours each week from Tuesday to Friday. To volunteer, please call or visit the shop.

The Thrift Shop is also planning a 25th Anniversary Extravaganza in September to thank the community for its support. Silver pieces from chrome, silver plate and sterling silver will be available for prices ranging from 25 cents to $125.

Dealers are welcome to participate. No early viewing or sales will be made.

The Thrift Shop’s summer hours are 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. For more information, please call the shop’s “hotline” at (908) 322-5420.

F.E.M.A.L.E. Chapter To Convene on July 7

At Hanson House

CRANFORD — Members of the Union County chapter of F.E.M.A.L.E. (Formerly Employed Mothers At the Leading Edge) will meet on Wednesday, July 7, at 7:30 p.m. at the Hanson House for a coupon exchange and discussion of budgeting and cost cutting. The Hanson House is located at 38 Springfield Avenue in Cranford.

On Wednesday, July 21, at 7:30 p.m. at the Hanson House, the chapter will host a roundtable discussion entitled “The Ten Worst Things My In-Laws Or Parents Ever Said Or Did.” All current and prospective members are invited to attend.

F.E.M.A.L.E. is a national support group for all women who have decided to temporarily leave the workforce to stay at home with their young children.

The Union County Chapter offers evening discussion groups, presentations featuring outside speakers, Mom’s night out, a book discussion and weekly daytime play gatherings.

For additional information on F.E.M.A.L.E., please call Karyn at (908) 272-2471 or Debbie at (908) 862-7781.

La Leche League Plans Workshop on Parenting

WESTFIELD — The La Leche League of Westfield recently formed a new support group for parents of toddlers. Meeting topics will rotate among the following:

“Nighttime Parenting,” “Whole Foods for the Whole Family,” “Discipline...Loving Guidance,” “Playful Learning,” “Supportive Husband/Nurturing Dad,” and “Parenting Two or More.”

Meetings are held downstairs at the Scotch Plains Public Library, 1927 Bartle Avenue, on the first Wednesday of each month at 10:15 a.m.. The next meeting is scheduled for July 7.

For more information, please call Sharon London at (908) 889-0010 or Chrissy Alba at (908) 653-1598.

Cannonball House Sets Opening For July 4

SCOTCH PLAINS — The Osborn Cannonball House, 1840 Front Street in Scotch Plains, will be open to visitors on Sunday, July 4, from 2 to 4 p.m.

The original owners, Jonathan and Abagail Osborn, raised eight children in this small, circa 1760, salt box farm house.

Jonathan was an inn-keeper, farmer and tailor. Three of the Osborn sons enlisted in the Army when the Revolutionary War commenced. David, the eldest, became a Captain. John Baldwin was the second son to enlist and the youngest, Jonathan Hand, was only 16 when he joined the troops as a drummer boy.

Docents will give tours of the museum and surrounding herb and floral gardens. There is no admission charge.

Historical Society to Feature Program on Longy Zwillman

WESTFIELD — “The Life and Times of Longy Zwillman,” a notorious Prohibition-era New Jersey crime boss, will be the topic at the First Wednesday Luncheon of the Westfield Historical Society at noon on July 7 at B.G. Fields Restaurant in Westfield.

Guest speaker Nat Bodian, a Cranford resident and former Newark journalist, will trace Zwillman’s rise from a produce peddler to the leading bootlegger and organizer of the country’s first nationwide crime syndicate — all from his Newark Third Ward base.

In researching his subject, Mr. Bodian used library and historical

society resources, as well as his own boyhood recollections from the preWorld War II era. He also spoke with Zwillman family members, along with former business associates and others who had known the syndicate boss from the Third Ward.

Regular attendees of the First Wednesday Luncheon will be contacted by a telephone committee of the Historical Society to verify their reservations.

Space permitting, others are invited to attend by calling (908) 2332930 before noon on Monday, July 5, for seating information.

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Ketubah Unit Sets Tour of Newark

WESTFIELD — The Ketubah Married Couples Unit of B’nai B’rith, a group that includes couples 40 years of age and older in several counties including Union County, will be going on a walking tour of the Portuguese Ironbound section of Newark on Sunday, July 11, at 3 p.m. Dinner at Spain Restaurant in Newark will follow.

The restaurant is located at 419 Market Street in Newark. A parking lot is located across the street from the restaurant where the group will meet for the walk.

Members and prospective members are welcome to come. For more information and to make reservations, please call (973) 736-5729. Please respond by Friday, July 9.

TOWN OF WESTFIELD PLANNING BOARD

The Planning Board of the Town of Westfield, New Jersey will hold a special meeting on Thursday, July 15, 1999 in the Council Chambers at the Municipal Building, 425 East Broad Street, Westfield, New Jersey at 7:30 p.m. to hear and consider the following application:

99-11(V) RRD Contractors Inc., 519 to 529 Central Avenue, Block No. 3205, Lot Nos. 20-24 and 601605 Central Avenue, Lot No. 1, Block No. 4001 for Preliminary and Final Major Site Plan approval to redevelop the corner of Central Avenue and Cacciola Place. Applicant proposes to construct 12,573 square feet of commercial building, 10 town house units and 24 apartment units. Applicant seeks variance from the following as well as any other variances, waivers or relief, if any, which the Planning Board determines are necessary:

For portion of property in the GB-1 zone:

Section 11.26 E.2 of the Land Use Ordinance. Ordinance requires a minimum interior side yard of 10 feet — applicant proposes 4 feet.

Section 11.26 E.2 of the Land Use Ordinance. Ordinance requires a minimum street side yard of 10 feet — applicant proposes 4 feet.

Section 11.26 E.4. of the Land Use Ordinance. Ordinance allows a maximum building height of 40 feet — applicant proposes 45 feet.

Section 11.26 F of the Land Use Ordinance. Ordinance requires window area to be not less than 40% of the area of the ground floor facade – applicant proposes 16.25%.

Section 11.26 B.2. of the Land Use Ordinance. Signage not shown.

Section 11.26 G of the Land Use Ordinance. Ordinance requires that the habitable floor area devoted to residential uses in a mixed residential and nonresidential use not exceed 2/3 of the total habitable floor area of the building — applicant exceeds this amount by 2 1/2%

For portion of property in the RA-3 zone:

Section 11.16 E. 4 of the Land Use Ordinance. Ordinance re

quires a minimum side yard and rear yard of 30 feet — applicant proposes 20 feet side yard and 16 feet rear yard.

Section 11.16 E. 9 of the Land Use Ordinance. Ordinance allows a maximum of two habitable floors — applicant proposes 3.

Section 11.16 E. 10 of the Land Use Ordinance. Ordinance requires a maximum improvement coverage of 50% — applicant proposes 64±.

Section 11.16 E.8 of the Land Use Ordinance. Ordinance requires a minimum distance of 30 feet between buildings — applicant proposes 16 feet.

Section 11.16 E. 14 of the Land Use Ordinance. Ordinance requires a maximum continuous wall length not offset 4 feet not to exceed 50 feet — applicant proposes 128 feet ±.

For parking:

Section 17.02 C and E. of the Land Use Ordinance. Ordinance requires a minimum of 83 off street parking spaces and 4 unloading spaces — applicant proposes 78 parking spaces.

Section 17.02 D of the Land Use Ordinance. Ordinance requires 4 barrier free parking spaces — applicant proposes 2.

Section 17.03 G. 6 of the Land Use Ordinance. Ordinance requires a minimum parking area setback of 5 feet — applicant proposes 2 feet and 4 feet.

Section 17.05 B of the Land Use Ordinance. Ordinance requires driveways to be a minimum of 10 feet wide for one way traffic and a minimum of 20 feet wide for two-way traffic — applicant proposes 18 feet and 26 feet.

Section 17.05 C of the Land Use Ordinance. Ordinance requires access aisles to be a minimum of 24 feet wide — applicant proposes 18 feet, 23 feet and 24 feet. Plans and application are on file in the Office of the Town Engineer, 959 North Avenue, West, Westfield, New Jersey and may be seen Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

James B. Flynn Attorney for Applicant 1 T – 7/1/99, The Leader Fee: $111.69

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TOWN OF WESTFIELD BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT

The Board of Adjustment of the Town of Westfield, New Jersey will meet on Monday, July 12, 1999 in the Council Chambers at the Municipal Building, 425 East Broad Street Westfield, New Jersey at 7:30 p.m. to hear and consider the following appeals for variance from the requirements of the Westfield Land Use Ordinance: 1. David Bullock and Albert B. Thrower,

222 Lenox Avenue seeking to use the premises and existing building for medical practice for which variances for parking are required. Per Section 17.02 A1; B4 and 5A of the Land Use Ordinance. “Applicant also applies for other variances, waivers and relief, if any, which the Board of Adjustment determines are necessary.” 2. Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church,

250 Gallows Hill Road seeking permission to erect a second floor addition to an existing building contrary to the requirements of Section 18.080 and 17.02 C of the Land Use Ordinance. Maximum coverage of all improvements proposed of 54.2%. Ordinance requires 50%. Ordinance requires 381 parking spaces, applicant proposes 189. “Applicant also applies for other variances, waivers and relief, if any, which the Board of Adjustment determines are necessary.” 3. Michael E. Gross, Jr., 860 Tice Place

seeking permission to construct a building addition in rear yard contrary to the requirements of Section 11.09 E.6. of the Land Use Ordinance. Minimum interior sideyard setback of ±8 feet. Ordinance requires 10 feet. 4. Karin and Larry Engel, 588 Terrace Place

seeking permission to erect a second story addition over existing first story contrary to the requirements of Section 11.09 E.6. of the Land Use Ordinance. Minimum interior side yard setback of 8.38 feet. Ordinance requires 10 feet. 5. Crawford Alan Simms, (Karate-n-Mo

tion) 1006 South Avenue, West seeking permission to erect/retain business sign in window contrary to the requirements of Section 16.04 R.3. of the Land Use Ordinance. Non temporary business sign in window proposed. Ordinance

only allows temporary signs. 6. Gary E. Roth and Cynthia D. Benn, 415

Topping Hill Road seeking permission to erect a second floor bedroom addition over an existing sunroom contrary to the requirements of Section 11.06 E.6. of the Land Use Ordinance. Minimum sideyard setback of 10.71 feet. Ordinance requires 15 feet. Documentation of the above is on file in the Office of the Town Engineer, 959 North Avenue West, Westfield, New Jersey and may be seen on Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Colleen Mayer Secretary Board of Adjustment 1 T – 7/1/99, The Leader Fee: $60.69

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SHERIFF’S SALE

SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, DOCKET NO. F-18749-98.

EMC MORTGAGE CORPORATION, PLAINTIFF vs. EUGENE EARLE, ET AL., DEFENDANT.

CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, DATED MARCH 24, 1999 FOR SALE OF MORTGAGED PREMISES.

By virtue of the above-stated 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 21ST DAY OF JULY A.D., 1999 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 $135,700.33. The property to be sold is located in the City of Elizabeth in the County of Union, New Jersey.

Commonly known as: 843 Summer Street, Elizabeth, New Jersey 07207.

Tax Lot No. 1556 in Block No. 4. Dimensions of Lot: (Approximately) 32 feet wide by 125 feet long.

Nearest Cross Street: Situate on the northeasterly side of Summer Street 518 feet from the northwesterly side of Grier Avenue.

There is due approximately the sum of $139,316.91 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 ZUCKER, GOLDBERG & ACKERMAN, Attorneys 1139 Spruce Drive P.O. Box 1024 Mountainside, New Jersey 07092-0024 1-908-233-8500 File No. XVZ 38682 CH-754445 (WL) 4 T 6/24, 7/1, 7/8 & 7/15/99 Fee: $171.36

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