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fensive, directionchanging kicks. Then, with less than seven minutes remaining, a scramble in front of the Devil goal resulted in a tap in by Raider Andrew Babicz.

Regulation came to a close and the overtime period featured an offensive fury. Three minutes into the overtime, Rapuano launched a shot which was batted down by Lowyns. Rapuano reacted quickly and followed up with his second goal.

Soon after, Raider Mike Zotti was seemingly tripped in the Devil box and a disputed penalty kick ensued. Ferrara took the shot and skidded it into the lower right side to tie the score. Rapuano then responded with his third goal to give the Devils the lead.

As the darkness set in, more controversy began. Rapuano took a free kick and, to some, the ball appeared

to sink into the upper right corner for a goal. But, the referee claimed that the ball skimmed the football crossbar before entering.

“We looked at the tapes and the ball looked like it was in,” claimed a dejected Rapuano on the following day. “We should have won.”

“After seeing the film, it was not a goal,” said Blue Devil Head Coach George Kapner. “But, it was definitely not a penalty (referring to the Ferrara penalty kick).”

Moments later, Raider Dave Bell took a free kick from about 28 yards out on the left side and sailed it over Schoenemann’s head and into the

upper center for the tie. Shortly afterwards, the game was called due to darkness. Although the mystery remains in the minds of some and the opinions may vary, the Raiders finished with a 1453 record and the Blue Devils finished with a 1082 record.

Sc PlainsFanwood 0 1 2 3 Westfield 1 0 2 3

somebody would tell me. I turned around to talk to a couple on the bench. The next thing I knew, the ball was going into the back of the net. I guess the outside half slipped it through and the ball took a bounce.”

An additional goal was averted moments later when Meglauglin was forced to charge an oncoming Ram again. The shot sailed over her head but an alert Larson headbutted it away.

Late in the second half, freshman Susan Williams’ inclusion appeared to provide some quickness and sting that the Blue Devils needed. First, Donna Schaller, from the center, crossed left to Alex Lee who then sent a shot just wide to the right. Seconds later, Williams lifted a center shot just over the crossbar. Then on a breakaway, Williams burned a shot off the charging goalie’s fingertips. Finally, she followed up on the left and fired again into the arms of the goalie.

“She did a fine job. She has a wonderful four years ahead of her,”

commented Giordano of Williams. Summing his season, Giordino pointed out, “We did better than some people thought we would. This team has played with a lot of heart all year. They had a lot of guts and spunk. We lost only three times and we tied East Brunswick, Cranford and Randolph.”

The Blue Devils completed their season with a 1433 record while Randolph improved to 1921.

Randolph 0 1 1 Westfield 0 0 0

Rams Butt Blue Devils; Win Sectional Title, 10

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CARAVELLO RETAINS TITLE ON BARS

Devil Gymnasts Take Second in NJ State By DAVID B. CORBIN

Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times

The Westfield High School gymnastics team at 108.875 finished second only to the Marlboro girls who totaled 109.75 in the NJSIAA tournament held in Old Bridge on November 12. Sophomore Lauren Caravello became the only gymnast from last year to repeat when she successfully defended her title on the uneven bars, totaling 9.55.

There was a shaky moment when the Blue Devils were erroneously announced as finishing fifth. “We just about had a heart attack when they announced us as fifth,” commented Head Coach Ellen Kovac. “We knew what our total was and a lot of people have left before they announced our score.”

Last year, Caravello scored slightly higher on the bars with a 9.6. “In my opinion, I thought that Lauren had a stronger bar routine this year,” expressed Kovac. “The scoring was not as generous.”

Caravello’s consistency in every event earned her a tie for second in the allaround with Jayne Propert of St. Rose with a total of 36.975. Kim Kirzow of Monmouth Regional placed first at 37.65. Caravello also tied for fourth with Christina Carpenter of Red Bank Catholic on the balance beam with a 9.325. On the floor exercises, she had a mark of 9.1 and in the vault marked at 9.0.

Freshman Ashley Flood came on strong, scoring a personalbest 36.075 in the allaround, and broke into the topten on the unevens, tying for eighth with a score of 9.125. Flood also poured it on with a floor score of 9.05 and a vaulting score of 8.9.

“Ashley added a doubleback flyaway on the bars and did a Tsukahara on the vault for the first time,” said Kovac.

Jessica Caravello did very well with scores of 9.25 on the floor and 8.8 on the bars. She scored 9.05 on the beam despite having a fall.

“For the team, it was a good beam day but, based on her score, Jessica’s fall may have cost her first,” pointed out Kovac. “So, you can see how

strong her routine really is. She should be very proud.”

Sophomore Christina Massa scored an 8.85 on the vault and 8.6 on the floor and freshman Rachel Skolnick was very strong on the uneven bars.”

“We had a great meet. All of our girls did great,” pointed out Kovac. “The two who were most improved were Ashley and Christina.”

The Blue Devils’ team total was their thirdhighest total ever. Kovac concluded, “It was a very, very nice score for the team. There were no giveaway scores and the field was crowded with excellent gymnasts.”

WICKS NETS SOLE GOAL ON ASSIST FROM CORBETT

Swift Pburg State Liners Ice Blue Devils, 41, in Sections

By DAVID B. CORBIN

Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times

Speed and accuracy spelled victory for the fourthseeded Phillipsburg High School field hockey team as they iced the topseeded Blue Devil girls, 41, in the semifinals of the North Jersey, Section 2, Group 4 Tournament in Westfield on November 10. Senior Valerie Wicks netted the only Blue Devil goal off an assist from senior Paige Corbett.

Team speed, reacting to the ball and passing accuracy dictates dominance and the Liners held the edge throughout the game.

“I thought that Phillipsburg had more speed than us and I thought that they were better skilled today,” pointed out Blue Devil Head Coach Maggie McFadden. “It’s a hard thing to figure out. They may have been on, but I thought that we were off today.

The message was sent early to the Blue Devils as the State Liners mounted a vicious assault and never let up until Jen Czar, on an assist

from Kristen Potts, ripped in the first goal from pointblank range with just 5: 41 off the clock. During that time, the Liners had four penalty corners and the aggressive defensive play of Corbett helped to soften the load on goalie Jen Woodbury.

The Blue Devils began attacking the ball and finally penetrated Liner

turf 10 minutes in to the game, where

Kristen Leonardis banged a shot

wide left. Moments later, a Wicks to

Leonardis to Katy Onishi attack was repelled. Then, with 11: 40 remaining in the half, Corbett set up Wicks for her tying goal.

The State Liners responded and once again Woodbury earned her keep as she rejected shotaftershot. Then, just before the half, the Liners got another penalty corner. After a pass from Potts, Courtney

Garrison deflected a shot off a Devil defender and into the net to put the State Liners in front, 21.

No time was wasted by the Liners in the second half as Taryn Geleta, on an assist from Garrison, stung the net with just 1: 07 off the clock. Then, with 10: 56 left in the game, State Liner Liz Corso passed to Julie Henshaw who ripped the net for the final score.

“I thought that they (Blue Devils) could have done things differently,” said McFadden. “I tried to get them to pass. I wanted them to attack the ball more. We were backing up and we did not do much to clear the ball out of our circle.”

Phillipsburg had 13 penalty corners to Westfield’s five and outshot the Blue Devils, 202. Westfield finished its season at 1441 while Phillipsburg improved to 1741.

“Phillipsburg played great,” commented McFadden. “I don’t know if they were a better team, but their kids came out and played hard. We could not get the ball upfield. But, good teams will do that to you and Phillipsburg is a good team. I knew that coming in that they were going to be the team to beat. We would have to play our game to beat them. We just did not create the opportunities that we have in the past. They outplayed us.”

Phillipsburg 2 2 4 Westfield 1 0 1

Blue Devils Blank Raider Girls, 50

The Westfield High School girls soccer team hit on all cylinders by shutting out the Scotch PlainsFanwood girls, 50, in Scotch Plains on November 8. Senior TriCaptain Donna Schaller booted in two goals and Alex Lee ripped a goal and added an assist. Val Griffeth nailed a goal and Taryn Wyckoff had an assist for the Blue Devils who boosted their record to 1323. The Raiders slipped to 710.

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NOVEMBER 9: GROUP 4 SEMIS: Westfield 3, Columbia 0

Morgan Lang, Susan Williams and Donna Schaller all scored in the second half to advance the Blue Devils to the finals. Schaller assisted on Lang’s goal and Lang assisted on Williams’ goal.

Columbia (117) 0 0 0 Westfield (1423) 0 3 3

Randolph 2, Union 1

Eugenia Siamas nailed two goals with assists from Shinobu Bharaj and Laura Gubitosa for Randolph.

Union (127) 1 0 1 Randolph (1821) 0 2 2

PAROCHIAL A: Union Catholic 2, Pingry 0

The thirdranked Vikings got goals from Tanya Wynarczuk and Lissette Brandao in the first half to advance to the finals to face the firstranked (210) Immaculate Heart Academy girls who smothered Paramus Catholic, 60. Rebecca Harris assisted on Wynarczuk’s goal and Michelle Iden assisted on Brandao’s.

Pingry (1332) 0 0 0 Union Cath (1911) 2 0 2

GROUP 3 SEMIS: Cranford 4, Rahway 0

The Cougars slashed the Indians with goals from Gillian Murray, Sue Flamini, Jen Nist and Maureen Brennan. The Cougars will face the 2011 Millburn Millers who edged Morristown, 10.

Rahway (118) 0 0 0 Cranford (1621) 1 3 4

NOVEMBER 11: GROUP 3 FINAL: Cranford 2, Millburn 0

Lauren Signorella scored a goal in each half to lift the 1721, 18thranked Cougars over the 2021, 13thranked Millers.

Cranford 1 1 2 Millburn 0 0 0

PAROCHIAL A: Immaculate Heart Academy 2, Union Catholic 1

The No. 1, 220 IHA girls solidified their ranking by defeating the thirdranked Vikings in the championship game. Liz Dauble scored off a pass from Gloria Fontanetta 14 minutes into the first half, then four minutes later, Stephanie Shewciw fed Simone Dekker who fired in the second IHA goal. With nine minutes remaining in the game, Lissette Brandao headed in a corner kick from Jessica Ballweg.

Union Catholic 0 1 1 Immaculate Heart 2 0 2

HS Sectional Tournament Girls Soccer Results:

PUBLIC NOTICE SHERIFF’S SALE

SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, DOCKET NO. F760399.

WMC MORTGAGE CORPORATION, PLAINTIFF vs. ZIENAB H. ALI, ET AL, DEFENDANT.

CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, DATED AUGUST 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 15TH DAY OF DECEMBER 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 $104,343.91. MUNICIPALITY: Elizabeth. COUNTY: Union STATE OF NEW JERSEY.

STREET AND STREET NO.: 429 Livingston Street.

TAX BLOCK AND LOT: BLOCK NO. 24, LOT NO. 36.

DIMENSIONS OF LOT: 25 FEET X 100 FEET.

NEAREST CROSS STREET: 350 feet Washington Street.

There is due approximately the sum of $107,167.29 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 WILLIAM M. E. POWERS, JR., Attorney 737 Stokes Road P. O. Box 1088 Medford, New Jersey 080559962 CH754780 (WL) 4 T 11/ 18, 11/ 25, 12/ 2 & 12/ 9/ 99 Fee: $165.24

PUBLIC NOTICE SHERIFF’S SALE

SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, DOCKET NO. F1552398.

THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS TRUSTEE UNDER THE POOLING AND SERVICING AGREEMENT SERIES 1995 AT 101 BARCLAY STREET, NEW YORK, NEW YORK 10286 CORP TRUSTMBS, PLAINTIFF vs. GUILHERMINA DASGRACASVOLZ A/ K/ A GUILHERMINA DAS GRACASVOLZ ET AL, DEFENDANT.

CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, DATED AUGUST 11, 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 15TH DAY OF DECEMBER 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 $258,217.46. The property to be sold is located in the CITY of ELIZABETH in the County of UNION, and the State of New Jersey.

Tax LOT (ACCOUNT) NO. 130 BLOCK (WARD) NO. 12 F/ K/ A LOT (ACCOUNT) NO. 2 BLOCK (WARD) NO. 12.

COMMONLY KNOWN AS 1109 ALINA STREET, ELIZABETH, NEW JESERY 07201.

Dimensions of the Lot are (Approximately) 100.00 feet wide by 30.00 feet long.

Nearest Cross Street: Situated on the NORTHEASTERLY side of ALINA from the NORTHWESTERLY side of MADISON AVENUE.

There is due approximately the sum of $264,933.61 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 SHAPIRO & KREISMAN, Attorney Suite J 406 Lippincott Drive Marlton, New Jersey 08053 CH754281 (WL) 4 T 11/ 18, 11/ 25, 12/ 2 & 12/ 9/ 99 Fee: $197.88

PUBLIC NOTICE BOROUGH OF FANWOOD

Notice is hereby given that Ordinance No. 9924R

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SCHEDULE XIV OF CHAPTER 89 OF THE CODE OF THE BOROUGH OF FANWOOD TO DESIGNATE OR REDESIGNATE LOCATIONS FOR BUS STOPS

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 November 11, 1999.

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

Eleanor McGovern Borough Clerk 1 T – 11/ 18/ 99, The Times Fee: $18.36

PUBLIC NOTICE BOROUGH OF FANWOOD

Notice is hereby given that Ordinance No. 9921R

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE 9909R RELATING TO THE GUARANTY TO BE PROVIDED BY THE COUNTY OF UNION.

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 November 11, 1999.

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

Eleanor McGovern Borough Clerk 1 T – 11/ 18/ 99, The Times Fee: $16.83

PUBLIC NOTICE

UNION COUNTY BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS

NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD

Date Adopted: November 10, 1999 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: 115( 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.: 157099 AWARDED TO: United Gunite, 102 Welland Avenue, Irvington, New Jersey.

SERVICES: For emergency remediation as a result of Hurricane Floyd, to the Division Street Bridge, New Providence.

COST: In an amount not to exceed $31, 475.

M. Elizabeth Genievich Clerk of the Board 1 T – 11/ 18/ 99, The Leader Fee: $21.42

PUBLIC NOTICE

UNION COUNTY BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS

NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD

Date Adopted: November 10, 1999 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: 115( 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.: 155799 AWARDED TO: Frank Piccone, LCSW, Rutgers, Continuing School of Education, Department of Social Work.

SERVICES: To provide one threehour session of inservice training to the Youth Service Bureau Professional Staff.

COST: In an amount not to exceed $600.

PERIOD: From October 1, 1999 through December 31, 1999.

M. Elizabeth Genievich Clerk of the Board 1 T – 11/ 18/ 99, The Leader Fee: $22.95

PUBLIC NOTICE SHERIFF’S SALE

SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, DOCKET NO. F733598.

HOUSEHOLD FINANCE CORPORATION III, PLAINTIFF vs. JOSEPH ORNSTEIN, ET UX, ET AL, DEFENDANT.

CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, DATED JANUARY 8, 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 1ST DAY OF DECEMBER 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 $143,087.29. The concise legal description is as follows:

Township/ City: City of Elizabeth. Lot: Account No. 1030; Block: Ward 10. Street Address: 85 Hillside Road. Nearest Cross Street: Baldwin Place. Approximate Lot Dimensions: 50 x 128.35 square feet.

There is due approximately the sum of $147,560.26 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 MCCABE, WEISBERG & CONWAY, P. C., Attorney Suite 600 216 Haddon Avenue Westmont, New Jersey 08108 CH754288 (WL) 4 T 10/ 28, 11/ 4, 11/ 11 & 11/ 18/ 99 Fee: $159.12

PUBLIC NOTICE BOROUGH OF FANWOOD

Notice is hereby given that Ordinance No. 9923R

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE XV OF CHAPTER 89 OF THE CODE OF THE BOROUGH OF FANWOOD CONCERNING STOPPING AND STANDING OF VEHICLES

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 November 11, 1999.

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

Eleanor McGovern Borough Clerk 1 T – 11/ 18/ 99, The Times Fee: $17.34

PUBLIC NOTICE

UNION COUNTY BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS

NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD

Date Adopted: November 10, 1999 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: 115( 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.: 158199 AWARDED TO: Message & Media, 65 Church Street, New Brunswick, New Jersey.

SERVICES: To develop promotional materials for Runnells Specialized Hospital for rehabilitation and nursing care.

COST: In an amount not to exceed $54,807.

PERIOD: From November 15, 1999 through December 31, 1999.

M. Elizabeth Genievich Clerk of the Board 1 T – 11/ 18/ 99, The Leader Fee: $23.97

PUBLIC NOTICE BOROUGH OF FANWOOD

PLANNING BOARD

Notice is hereby given that the PLANNING BOARD OF THE BOROUGH OF FANWOOD after public hearing granted approval to Castle Senior Living, LLC to move existing sign on the property at 295 South Avenue, Fanwood, New Jersey being Block No. 66 Lot No. 6.

Documents pertaining to this application are available for public inspection at the Borough Hall during normal business hours.

Castle Senior Living, LLC 33 Union Place Summit, New Jersey 07901 1 T – 11/ 18/ 99, The Times Fee: $15.30

PUBLIC NOTICE BOROUGH OF FANWOOD

Notice is hereby given that Ordinance No. 9922R

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE 9909R BOROUGH OF FANWOOD TO REALLOCATE CERTAIN MONIES FOR EQUIPMENT FOR THE FANWOOD RESCUE SQUAD

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 November 11, 1999.

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

Eleanor McGovern Borough Clerk 1 T – 11/ 18/ 99, The Times Fee: $18.36

David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times BUTTING HEADTOHEAD WITH A RAM… Blue Devil Gwyn Lederman, No. 20, battles for ball control in the sectional final game against Randolph. The Rams had the bounce in their favor and won, 10.

David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times ON THE LINE AGAINST THE LINERS… Blue Devil Katy Onishi, No. 20, tries to move the ball past some State Liners. Phillipsburg won the field hockey sectional game, 41. Below is a picture of Blue Devil Lauren Mattes, No. 34.

David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times HEADING FOR THE BALL… Blue Devil Will Cashman heads for the ball in the showdown with the Raiders on November 9. The Raiders and Blue Devils battled to a 33, overtime tie. The other picture is of Raider Mike Zotti, No. 15.