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Vpl. 9, No. 15 The^festfield Record Thursday, April 11,1996 A Forbes Newspaper 50 cents iBriefs Election returns ; Election Night Live will ap- pear on local cable channel 36 6:45 pjn. Tuesday with the re- iniKs of the Board of Education election. Superintendent of Schools Mark Smith will host the program. New school chief : The Westfield Board of Edu- cation invites the public to attend a meeting with William Attea, the consultant aiding the district in its superintendent search, 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 24 in cafeteria B of West- field High School. MtKE FARRELL ANNMARIE PULEIO SUSAN JACOMON ARLENE GARDNER FRANCES MASTERSON Catskill trip Hie Westfleld Y will sponsor -a Frost Valley Getaway for the Over 60 Set, Nov. 4-7. Registra- tion begins Monday. Highlights Of the trip will include walks, Sparks fly at candidate debate boating and hayrides. Call Karen Simon at 233-2700 for information. Light turnout inspects the hopefuls' platforms More poll sites, •y KIVM QQUMAM fluencing ths stats legislature's de- That] could leave emotional scars but hours same Rummage sale velopment of the comprehensive that never heal. Let our children be The American Legion Auxil- THE MOON) plan; and negotiating a new con- children. Let them learn the won- The number of polling iary of Westfleld will hold its The Aw candidate* for the West- tract with the district's teachers. ders of life before the horrors." places for Tuesday's school annual spring rummage sale 9 fiekt Board of Education faced the The board praakkmt pointed to Ms. Masterson said she would elections has ballooned from am-3 p.m. Saturday, April 20 at voters — or at least a small group her success in moving the district's activery seek parent Input as a four last year to 11 this year. Martin WaUberg Post-1003, of them - at Candidates Night Janitor* and administrators into board member. Unchanged are the short poll North Avenue Westfleld. Call Monday sponsored by the Parent- managed health care as an ex- "To be an effective board mem- hours of 2-9 p.m. Jean Ketsinger at M04167 for Teacher Council of Wettfleld and Mn. Gardner also expressed con- ample of her negoti' "-ig prowess. ber, I want to know what your con- This is where to cast your information. the Westfisld Area League of cern about "divisiveness" on the "I've been them, said Ms. Ja- cerns are and possible solutions vote: Ut WM 1: DMiicti 1-3, Roosevelt Women Voters. current school board. cobson. "I've been on the teams you wish to offer," she said. IntomdUi School; DUtricU 3, 5, Karate class Mike Farrell, Arlene Gardner. "Ill bring a new voice [to thethat mads the tfound-breakirig Ms. Puleio stressed her edu- and 7, VYankkn Dtmntaiy School; Susan Jaoobaon, Frances Matter- board] not tied to any existing fac- «^4l^aH^a«ffl ** cation experience, which includes a DiaUieta 4 snd «. ratuncb of the West The Westfleld Y has sched- start out the reasons they an seeking a Current Westfield Board of Edu- prompted toru n for the board after dent for Academic Affairs at the ty AnM* Districts 1 I and a, Wwh- 10:15 ajn. May 4. Registration seat on Westfield's school board, cation President Mi. Jacohaon, the reading about the district's Health William Paterson College. instan KtamnlHy School; Districts 4 and fielded questions from about and •, Wilson tlsmsntsty School. will begin Wednesday. onh/ incumbent in the race, said and Family Uving Education Cur- "I'm a regular at Board of Edu- M Wtvi k District 1, iMRM squad 60 residents. her experience In education will riculum, elementary school over- cation and PTA meetings here in bulldtnc DMfcts i, • and 4, Edtaon Mr. Farrell east himself as an help the next board meet four up- crowding and eighth-graders' dis- town," she said Intanradtats School; DMrkti 6.« and Fencing classes coming challenges — selecting a appointing performance on the T, JsBsmon CwnsnUry School. "advocate" lor Westfleld who "Judge us not by our words, but •Ml WM4 4t DMriBto land 1, HcK- Westfleld Y fencing classes would ssek to improve eighth- new superintendent; redistricung •uttewtdaEarly Warning Test by our deeds," said Ms. Puleio In Inksy BvfnanlBnf Srtwwli Dlstricls 9 begin Monday, April 28. Begin- grade Early Warning Teat scores, the elementary schools after abc- "It is premature to Introduce In her dosing remarks. and ^ W—MUM Wrfi Sdwot; District ner classes are 6 pjn. Interme- and tare funding from the business daasroom additions are added to school the topic of AIDS to fourth- Audience questions ranged from diate/advanced classes are 7 world to the school district Wilson and Jefferson Schools; in- ' " ~ Mi Msitenon. "t (Ptesje turn to page A-4) pjn. Tuesdays. Call 233-2700 for information. Storytime Farrell fields business, family questions Registration for the WastflsJd Memorial library's S-yearold •n. storytime begins Monday. Ses- In K»

Child rearing Special delivery Small sports Tips take you Westfield's Dan Forrester Sports figurine show "Step By Step" is running in Boston Marathon comes to Edison Weekend Plus See pages B-3-4-5 Sea Sports, page B-1 r April 11,1996 Anti-hate forum set for temple next Thursday co-chairpersons for the forum, know that the Legislature last As part of its second annual con- the white supremacist movement Mr. Lapolla, who heads the coun- fenses, Sgt Siegal said, with mem- Terri Warmbrarid and Dr. Bernard ty's Human Relations Commission,bers of the Jewish religion the „ expanded the protected ference to focus on ways to prevent as a teenager, and participated in Weinstein. . > bias incidents and hate crimes, the rallies, demonstrations and cross- said the forum presents a wonder- most frequently targeted followed under the bias laws to include vic- Union County Committee Against burnings not long after he dropped ful opportunity for residents to by Afro-Americans targeted be- tims selected merely because of Also on the program will be key* Hate will feature a reformed Ku out of school — two days after a hear first hand about the effects of cause of their race. their gender or because they were law enforcement officials who are Klux Klan member in a program friend was stabbed to death by a hatred and racial injustice. "The monitoring and prosecution handicapped in some way. involved in monitoring racial, eth- dedicated to the memory of late gang members. Recent annual report compila- of these cases remains a high pri- Attendees at Thursday nights nic and religious bigotry Prosecutor Andrew K. Ruotolo Jr. Association with the KKK led to tions indicate the prosecutor's of- ority with our office and with the involvement with the Order, an fice assisted local law enforcement police chiefs in the county." Sgt This year's program called police reduction, written by the crime victims. "Standing Together Against Hate: underground terrorist group which in investigating SS confirmed bias Siegal said "We are also spending Your Words Are Your Child's Ac- had a program of organized hatred crimes in 1995, Mr. Lapolla said. our time taking the message to * tions" will be held at the Temple so violent it prompted him tore - "It's fitting that Drew's memory students in the schools because ed- Emanu-El on Broad Street in West- pent, work as an informant to help be honored since he was so active ucation is the key to preventing Y, students to create after-school programs: field 7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 18. convict former colleagues and then in this area. He prosecuted the first these kinds of crimes.'* The Westfield Y will be one of gramsstudy . skills and leadership "We are absolutely thrilled to travel around the country to speak bias crime case ever tired before a The other trained bias officers eight national pilot sites to receive have the office team up with the against hate groups for the Anti- jury in New Jersey," he said. who assist Sgt Siegal in the effort funding from Work and Family Di- committee and run such a grip- Defamation League. A special presentation will be to host the first-ever video training rections, a national corporate con- made to members of the Ruotolo session on bias and hate crimes ping, informative program," said The special program, which last sultant firm. were and acting Union County Prosecutor year drew an overflow crowd, is family, *vffifini« taid. and the session was "extremely once again being offered without Sgt Steven StegeL who heads up wail attended and received," Mr. The Y will receive about $50,000 Edward M. Neafsey, adding per- over the next two years to develop dents from Westfield. Outlines foiy sonal invitations have been sent to charge, and will include interpreta- the Bias Unit, laid the cases in- Neafteysaid programs, schedules and lead^p-, tion for the hearing impaired. volved 60 different victims, who The interim prosecutor said it is ana d expanp d after-school pprograms every superintendent of school*, at Edison and Roosevelt interme- ship were developed and will t*£ police chief and law enforcement First Assistant Prosecutor Micha- were singled out because of their "vital for law enforcement to be race, religion, ethnic background or vigorous in investigating and pros- diate schools. evaluated by and for students from^ officer from throughout the county. el J. Lapolla said officials are the intermediate schools. Rather, thankful the Committee Against sexual orientation. ecuting hate crimes because they The funds will start outdoor The speakers at the forum will than adults, local teachers and,& be led by Tom Martinez, s former Hate conducts the forum to high- Two adults and five juveniles can tear apart the fabric of an un- sports such as skiing, snowboard- light an entire week of events wen actually charged with the organized society. ing, field trips to local resident staff will be facilitators for pn> member of the KKK, the American camps, roller blading, bike trips, grams developed by the students. Nazi party and The Order who now scheduled throughout the county. statues prohibiting bias related of- He said the public should also speaks out publicly against those who commit bias or other hate crimes. # Martinez, 40, became involved in THE 1 DISCOUNT Democrats HEALTH & BEAUTY CARE STORE: ; (Continued from page A-l) pMbllcan incumbent* 1st Ward is now open in Cbuncilwoman Gail Vernick, 2nd Ward Councilman James Grubs, 3(tl Ward Councilman Gary Jen- Uns and 4th Ward Councilwoman Janls Weinstein. ! As of press time, no candidates bad filed for the June primaries. • "Frankly, I think this is a good year for Democrats," said Mr. Jardim. "It's a good turnout year. Democrats do well when there is a good turnout" B18-I Old Post Road > Mr. Goldman agreed. !"For a Democrat in Westfield it's always an uphill battle," he said. "But we've got good issues and three enthusiastic candidates. r,think our chances are good." !« Downtown parking and revital- ttation will figure prominently In foe Democratic campaign, said Mr. Jardim. The mayoral candidate 908-287 pointed to Greenwich, Conn, with its cobblestone streets and mix of national retailers and "mom and pop" stores as a model for downtown Westfield. i "My feeling on the SID (Special Improvement District) is all of a *h, ssittVMr. Jardim torn hint obviously needs to be done, lut should people in the hinter- and of WestAeld contribute to the lowntown? That's another qu«s- lon." I The Democrat also questioned HARMON SALE COUPON HARMON SALE COUPON U HARMON SALE COUPON his Republican rival. \ "I'm not going to run a negative ^campaign at all, but I personally •have some questions about my BRUCCI SOFT SENSE j j j HERBAL ESSENCE! •likely opponent, whether he's qualified for the job" said Mr. EXTRA MOISTURIZING STYLING AIDS * j NAIL POLISH 10 Ounce j • Halrspray Aerosol - 8 Ounce Jardim. c Another Democratic issue, said | • Hairspray N/A - 8.5 Ounce Mr. Goldman, will be the Republi- ! Pastel Only | • Spray Gel - 8.5 Ounce can-controlled council's handling | • Styling Sprite - 8.5 Ounce of the proposed ShopRite supermarket The council acted, said | • Styling Mousse - 8 Ounce the Democratic chairman, "in a j • Styling Gel - 8.5 Ounce crisis atmosphere to accomplish a spot zoning result" SOFT In a press release announcing SENSE his candidacy, Mr. Jardim called the ShopRite affair a "total de- bacle." "The store will be constructed only a few feet outside of West- field," said the candidate. "The re- Umtt 3 Items Per Coupon. sult is that the store is subject to Coupon Expires 4-20-96 none of Westfield's health and lirnlf^ Items Per Coupon Coupon Expires 4-2046 J safety ordinances, the town has in- curred significant litigation ex- r ail Tii penses and the taxpayers have lost a higher tax ratable. That is not HARMON SALE COUPONTl - HARMON SALE COUPON M HARMON SALE COUPON effective government" Mr Jardim is the treasurer of the Westfield Democratic Commit- • MANE & TAIL DREAM BAR i iSPECIAL SELECTION tee and an officer with the Portu- 1 Ounce Candy Bar guese American Congress of New ; CONCEIVED ONLYU CatoriM - 3 Grams of Fat {Jersey. He is a lawyer in a firm NO NONSENSE I with offices in Cranford and New- tj ark which specializes in municipal BY NATURE GREAT SHAPES j finance, corporate and employ- 1 M^ m |a> BaHVk M • • .^saW ^ski saaal | ment law. ! 'HOOFMAKER' j j PANTY HOSE i Mr. Walsh, who lost a close elec- 32 Ounce j jj INVIGORATING SHEER I jj - Off Black - Sizes: A-B-Q i tion to 3rd Ward incumbent Gary No nonsense g Jenkins in 1994, is a member of • Suntan - Sizes A & B •j the Westfield Democratic Commit- Box of i tee. He has been coaching in West- J field baseball and soccer programs No nonsense * for several years, and also coaches { in the SL Helen's basketball •-league. He is an admiralty lawyer in Manhattan. He and his wife Joanne are the parents of four limit 3 Items Per Coupon. Umlt 3 Items Per Coupon. Children, three of whom attend Coupon Expires 4-20-96 Limit 3 Items Per Coupon. JTamaques Elementary School. .-I L. Coupon Expires 4-20-96 Coupon Expires 4-20-96 £• Mr. Goldman has chaired the j local Democratic committee since RT 23 SO RT 22 E »1991. He was a 2nd Ward council 17 CONVENIENT WAYNE NJ PARAMUS NJ ROCK AWAY NJ SPRINGFIELD NJ ^candidate in 1985. He has been a LOCATIONS 201-633-1553 201 9670525 201-625 8908 * trustee of The Education Fund of 201 564 8868 ; Westfield and served as its Grants VALLEY RD BOOKER SI Bl I0W RT 22 E iCommittee chairman. Mr. Gold- WAYNE. NJ WtSTWOOD NJ iUCCASUNNA NJ GREENBROOK NJ Jman works as a corporate and fi- 201-628 7337 201 6660410 201-927 4438 908-424 0040 * nance lawyer with the firm of HARMON DISCOUNT RT 10W W PLEASANT VIEW AVE KINDERKAMACK RD RI 35/BPOAD ST j. Crummy, Del Deo, Dolan, Griflin- POLICY E HANOVER. NJ HACKENSACK NJ EMEPSON NJ SHREWSBURY. NJ jger & Vecchione in Newark. 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Spring Fling rolls on April 21 ADVERTISEMENT ARLENE GARDNER A New Voice with new 'Kid's Expo' feature for Che Westfield Board of Education A Central Jeraey festival (favorite enjoy with their children. As West- painting, making sand art and spin raro's and J&M Meats are planning •ltd a wekomad rite of qpring is field is also famous for fabulous art creations are other family ac- festival menus. The lighter fare Wattfiatd'a second annual Spring- food, this event highlights many of tivities. will include fresh fruit salad, Rinc Street Fair aet for Sunday, the local restaurants. In addition to the fine crafts ex- Bovalla's Pastries, cotton candy Like you, I want Westfield's schools to provide the Nearly 30 food vendors will serve hibiuon, many local merchants and and Pennsylvania Dutch funnel highest quality education for our children within our Thouaanda Jammed the itreeU on the streets. Traffic along Elm, community organizations plan to cakes. Lucca's Espresso of Elm budgetary constraints. I have been concerned about the laat ywr m the Westfield Chamber Quimby, Prospect and East Broad Street plans to serve gourmet cof- participate. Mora than 20 food con- increasing divisiveness on the board. My fear is that those of Commeroe aponaorad this down- streets in the downtown will be de- cessions will tempt hungry street fees and pastries. t Haarir Weatfield's Spring- toured noon-4 pjn. for the fair. fair-goers with tasty selections of Browsers and shoppers will de- who claim that our schools are inferior and that we are Stract Fair it free and fea- Two stage areas are planned with BBQ beef and ribs, french fried light at the vast marketplace of wasting our tax dollars will disillusion those who seek to a man than 200 exhibitors entertainment that includes world yams and assorted gourmet veg- fine art and craft items that fill the wtth a ftiD army °f W*h quality class Irish harpist and vocalist streets of Westfield's Spring-Fling work constructively to improve our schools. crafta, art and music. etable dishes, Cajun chicken, baby street fair. Several local merchants That's why I'm running for the board. 1 will bring a Aideen ODonnell, two children's back ribs and Caesar salad. Those "Admiaaion and parting are free, storytellers and humorist Joey will be offering special sales during new voice not tied to any existing factions. I will work who enjoy international flavors can this event and free local gift certifi- and we're inviting everyone to Novick of Flemington. Mr. Novic constructively to improve our schools and to use our tax coma downtown to enjoy a terrific leads the entire family through a feast on Mexican fajitas, Greek cates will be awarded from the DMniry fun day." said Katharine fun-filled Simon Sez-type game. foods, calzones, Italian sausage and main stage area, Gap Kids on East dollars more efficiently. BMhtar of the Westfield Area Musical and magical entertainers Polish pierogies. Local restaurants Broad Street plans to have face My family has lived in Westfield for 12 years. Our Cnamfaer of Commeroe, the event's will stroll throughout Downtown Best Touch, Cosimos Piaa, Fer- painting near their store. Westfield during the day. children are at Tamaques and Edison. I have been active 8prinf Flint Street A full schedule of entertainment with their schooling while leading a statewide school Fair hours are noon-6 p jn. on Elm, coordinated by DJ. and singer Bob partnership project for Rutgers University and. for the fait Broad, Qulmby and Prospect Mele will begin at noon at two Annual book sale is past six years, directing the New Jersey Center for Law- vfiaata. Them u still some exhibit stage areas. The main stage is lo- •pace available. For more infbrma- cated at the corner of Elm and Related Education at Seton Hall University. fon, caD the event's promoter, The Broad. The kids' stage is at the I will use my legal background, my experience in AoVsroainf ADianoe at M6-30M or G.O. Keller lot across from Midlan- next week at library Trenton, my expertise in developing community support i» Weatfiekl Area Chamber of tic Bank on East Broad near North Commeraa at 2334021. The rain Avenue. The children will enjoy The annual book sale of the AH will be arranged by category for for schools, and my familiarity with other school districts eWie Sunday. April 28. pony rides and a wonderful petting Friends of the WesuVld Memorial aaaa of shopping About 25,000 to improve the Westfield schools. : INsyaar. a special Kid's Expo is too, "Pet the Farm," located in the Library will be at the library, WOE books ware offered laat year net- There are no easy answers, no magical solutions. planned along East Broad Street parking area of Midlanuc Bank at Broad Si, 1-9 p.m. Tuesday, 0 am- ting $13,500 for the library. Mr Prospect Street That area will North and East Broad streets. A 0 pjn. Wednesday-Friday, April 10 Donations of books may be I will bring an independent, professional, consensus* aearPr and 0 ajit-5 pjn. Saturday, April fun activities for parents to moonwalk, temporary tattoos, face brought to the library 10 am.-S building approach to the challenges facing our schools. fcafan 20. pjn. tomorrow and Saturday, and Working together we can ensure our children's future There will be a pre-sate far mem- 10 a.nvnoon Monday. Textbooks, bers of the Friends only, 0 am- magazines, condensed books and and our investment in our community. noon Tuesday. Annual $6 member- damaged books cannot be ac- ships may be obtained at the door. Paid for by the Committee to Elect A flew (JarJner, Books will be from SO cento for The chairmen of the sale this Laurie Hettner,Treasurer. 6i4 Carteton Road. Wtstfletd, NJ. children's paperbacks to $1.28 for year arc David rOrkwood and Ed hardcover books. Some art books, Orlando. Assisting an Ann Robin- very recent bestsellers or otherwise son, Martie Myers, Jane Curtis, valuable books may be priced a bit Nancy Yodar, Eleanor Senus and higher, but will be dearly marked Nancy Roff.

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A-4 Pre-election school board candidate report Candidates eye teacher work contract • acknowledge experience and With my past professional exR*, The final question of the week trust I did some research and rience in the insurance industry tot for the five Westfield school board Westfield wants the board tocon - discovered that the starting salary • keep rising benefit costs in 13 yean, I am very fitmUkr with candidates from The Record is: tinue to attract and keep the best in Westfield is the highest in the dealing with delicate negotiations:] What do you believe taxpayers and brightest teachers. The com-county, higher than check, _,_ , believe taxpayers wkh to ao>. want ttie school board to specifi- munity understands that to school districts like Summit I also It is incumbent upon the school complish a settlement that is with* cally accomplish in Oie next con- achieve this we must offer com- know from working with pre- board to negotiate contracts that : servk* teachers that the primary in today's economic reabuea, that- tract with the Westfield Education petitive salaries and favorable reflect these demands and ac-wont force further cuts in our dub - •Association? working conditions. Retaining ex- attraction to school districts like knowledge the economic climate Westfield is the reputation of the trict's programs and a settlement > Negotations have just now begun cellent teachers and recruiting su- that the taxpayers are living in. which includes a fair salary fcu: between the boardand the district's Term Comprehensive Plan will perior new teachers must remain a schools rather than the starting I find, though, that community take place. For towns like West- salary. I believe that we can make crease for our most valued and teachers' union; the current con- goal for the board. members' primary complaints are dedicated teachers. .< -. tract expires at the end of this field, this is like a sword of Damo- As we enter this round of nego- the starting salary more in line those regarding pay to teachers school year. cles hanging over our head. We tiations, we must balance budget with other school districts and still and administrators who may no New Jersey State Legldtture hat - need flexibility in the way we do constraints, taxpayer wishes and attract the best new teachers. longer be effective. These concerns several key bills which I atrangljn Here are the candidates' verba- support The following legislation tim responses: things to prepare for the changes a teacher concerns. Reaching an eq- Many people I have wpbken with are often expressed in the context Mike Parrel! plan like this can bring. The board uitable settlement will take careful expect the board to bring teachers' of and/or translated into com- would take the pressure off the arw'• During the campaign, candi- realizes this, the staff realizes and, planning, reasoned decisions and a benefits packages more in line plaints about the contract A per- nual school budget and would «n> i dates are in a unique position to I hope, through the efforts or all willingness to listen to the other with those of the private sector. formance-based award, already in able the Board of Education hear from the taxpayers. Unlike the candidates, the town in general side. As a member of the board Private sector employees are in-the contract, should not be given gctiate more effectively: the seated board members, we can is more aware of it. Together we team, if re-elected, 1 will work hard creasingly moving into HMOs and pro forma. I urge that we use this • The Ewiitg/I*nch BiO OMtB)! go a little deeper into questions can create solutions that will serve to ensure that the final outcome of making significant co-payments to monetary award to address issues would eliminate a school boar**' like this without compromising our everyone well over the long run. negotiations will meet the wishes their health insurance premiums. I of mediocrity with greater fre- obligation to pay automatic salary] positions on the board during of the community to control costs, know that the Westfield teachers quency and consistency. Our chil- increments. This measure wouM' times of negotiation. If one were to Susan JaootMon of the board to be a good employer, recognize the fiscal limitations that dren deserve the best teachers and effectively allow the parties to cin>' sum up the concerns focused on Westfield taxpayers expect the and of the teachers' association to we face and that they will be will- the best teachers deserve the best duct salary rugoHiinns on an ev#n budget and contractual obligations, board to continue controlling continue educating our children to ing to work together with the board colleagues. footing. the general message is a simple health care costs. In our three re- reach their full potential. to redefine a health benefits pack- Ultimately, however, in these fis- • The Martin BUI 0UB3) woutt < one: create flexibility. No onecent settlements, the board negoti- age which is more on par with the cally challenging times, the school repeal the statute permitting *4j-.; wants policies that hurt the chil- ated with employees to enter our private sector. teaching staff member to be abseft managed care program, Employees board must negotiate contracts that dren or the employees of the dis- From my discussions with many give the town not just the best for with pay on any public holiday ^ trict. There are several opportuni- remaining in the more costly in- parents and taxpayers, I know that whether or not school is in ssaskmT demnity plan are required topa y its schools, but the best that it can ties to be more creative in the way Westfield residents appreciate the Questions regarding the West afford to pay. Thii statute works against Board «f we manage our resources. We need the cost differential. quality at the teaching staff at our field fftuffw* Association con- Education efforts to achieve tfie to be more flexible in a few areas Taxpayers want us to achieve schools and wmt to be (air with tract arise most frequently because most efficient and effective •duct' like health care, benefits and maxi- settlements without any Job actions the teachers. However, reflecting teachers' salaries tepwtstnt the I would not jeopardize the nego- tional plan for tts rtudents. "*'j) mizing our physical assets. We or labor unrest During my term current economic concerns, West- largest part of the school budget tiations by approving or rejecting • The Murphy/Kavanaugh Btf' need to continue those policies of the board has negotiated contract field taxpayers want the board to and as such seemingly present the the proposed contract The in-(A-1600) modifies the Slate Health aggressively pursuing grants for settlements that were as low as hold the line in the contract with rnost opportunity for cost saving. formation in the actual nego- Benefits Program. This bill wouY things like technology and co-comparable districts. Some of the the Westfield Education Associa- The taxpayers of Westfield ex- permit boards to pay dtflarant Ml ourricular activities. We need to provisions in these settlements in- tion. I believe taxpayers especially pect the school board to negotiate tiations should not be available until after the settlement has been els of contributions for dUhU continue being assertive in reach- cluded: additional student contact want the board to look at the cur- contracts that: groups of employees. ing out to resources inside and out- time; parent/teacher conferences rent starting salary end the health • arc reflective of both the general made. side of Westfield. We have a differ- (requested by both groups); and benefits package. and local economies: ent problem than most other dis- changes in health benefits. All Westfield needs to offer • com- • are neither excessively generous tricts. There is a sense that in were accomplished without job ac- petitive starting salary to attract nor spare; some way, shape or form the mea- tions because we negotiated in the best teachers. However, we • lepujscnt fair pay for work per* sures outlined in the state's Long good faith with mutual respect and may be offering more than is nee formed; Light turnout for debate Burglar strikes home (Continued from page A-l) ncntly in the debate. Candi- ?, the soon-to-be discontinued dates discussed how to improve on Shadowlawn Drive courtesy busing to technology. technology in Westfleki schools "It is not the intention of this and how important technology A Shadowlawn Drive Board of Education to put any experience was for a superin- ported her home was burglarised child at risk," said Ms. Jacobson tendent Sunday. Westfield police are inves- | Police log in response to a question on Ms. Pulcio warned the district uating. courtesy busing posed by unsuc- docs not have adequate space, Then derry conduct and posumkm of cessful 1905 board candidate even with the 12 new el- • A Scotch Plains woman re- drug paraphernalia Monday, ac- Paul liuttiloro "if they need to ementary classrooms to be built, ported the theft of a gray 1886 cording to police reports. He was be bused, they will be bused." to become ftilly computerized. Volwo tanxNoruv Avmiie frWsy,.., issued a summor*and released. Ms. Gardner put thf?.,^, , *;Wf*t nm,inf tyye <*» «*tra »<*>A£umMattA»enti» woman re> sponsibility to protect children room to wire the schools," she • Personal * Buatn>aata» 1 11 potted the theft «f a Weyele valued » The Central Avenue Past walking to school on the! afoul <"saM" "* ^^ ML aa\a^MaW^a^al ^L^^^Jal at $278 April 2. Ace reported damage to a stop sign ders of municipal officials. "Within five years TV-based • All Personal Tax Return* Proe«*Md Wlthtn a Day* • "The school board doesn't I>C unit* will cost under $100," • Michael Johnson of Scotch April 2. • Tax and Estate manning Available • build sidewalks," she said, "the said Mr. Parrell. Plains was charged with shoplift- Driving violations town does. This issue should be He also said the district seek ing April 2, according to police re- Sandra Dumelsle, 28, of Linden, CALL FOR YOUR APPOINTMENT taken up there." funds from the private sector, ports. He was released on $275 bail. was charged with driving without a The district's future tech- which, is increasingly willing to license Saturday, according topo - nology plans figured promi- give grants to school districts. Jason Dixon, 18, of 210 South lice reports. She was released on KLEESPIES & ASSOCIATES Avenue was charged with disor- $275 baiL CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS Cleveland Pl ::• ' of ihi * 1he\fetfiekl Record WESTME^-MEMORIAI LibitARy Forbes Newspapors, A Division of Forbes Inc. & IW. ANNUAL BOOK SALE The Wesltield Record (USPS O0U 049) is published on Thursdays by WtsifitW MEMMUI UbtMV • 550 E. BIOMI SI. • Wmlicld Forbes Newspapers, adivision of Forbes Inc.. 102 Walnut Ave , Dtlivtft DoNMid Book* April 12,17 And

[The future of education in Westfield is at a crucial turning point. We believe that three individuals, running independently for the Westfield Board of Education, best demonstrate I the character, background, experience, integrity and commitment so desperately needed at I this critical time, as (he Board begins the process of selecting a new superintendent. We're The Inside Guys.

We urge our fellow citizens to join us and vote on April 16 for (in ballot order): • ARLENE GARDNER • SUSAN JACOBSON and • ANNMARIE PULEIO

As Westficlders. with a cumulative total of 98 years of leadership and service one and to the Board of Education, we feel strongly that these three candidates will further the goals of educational excellence and fiscal responsibility. Ftee 5 ysaf pans and tahor connaci o« mg Ca"'« 5 Star Dealers only Prevartrn malnton»ncB ba5'5 Io hreD |hle s veJI cans and labc" ewlrsct VOM.JCAU. -Amounl ol IBOJIU honi youi uimiy 5uBiocllo change wilhoul nonce Sincerely. DENVILLE KENILWORTH PI SCAT AW AY SOMERVILLE <2 Gail Cassidy 1983-87 Board V.P. 84-86 and President 86-87 Speer Air Conditioning Inc Meyer & Depew Mann's Heating & Speer Air Conditioning Inc. 1-8OO-547-2580 Company A/C Inc. 1-800-547-2580 Maggie Cimei 1970-95 Director, School-Community Relations 1-800-2GO-8G55 EDISON 908-272-2100 WHIPPANY Susan Fuhrman 1986-92 Board V.P. 91-92 Edison Sales & Service Bruce McFadden Comfort Conditioning Co. 1987-93 Board V.P. 89-91 1-800-216-4342 MANVILLE RANDOLPH 201-992-1020 Carolyn Moran Cool-O-Matic, Inc. TOWNSHIP 1983-92 Board V.P. 86-87 GILLETTE Heating & Cooling Elliott's Elite Heating & WHITEHOUSE STATIOtf William Peek 1957-95 Board Attorney C&D Cooling & Healing, Susan Pepper 1985-95 Board President 87-95 Co., Inc. 908-722-1400 Cooling Stryker Heating & Cooling 908-647-1696 1-800-266-5550 908-534-9814

Paid for by the signatories and other supporters. 547 Shackamaxon Dr., Westfield, NJ. In CjIi)«rlVUiLc«ckl • 2O1-I27-9S5O Momfomcry Disitibutinc Co. Eiciutivt i t. A di ion of The Carkwo-Sruan Curp. f II, A-6 Board hopefuls wrap up campaigns The five cwxfidatet seeking to a decision. the high academic standards and and taxpayers. To be an effective to the ichools' fiscal needs and who can compromise, who can three sects on the WestfieU school dear and independent thinking, well-rounded programs for all our board member I want to know savings precious tax dollars. work toward consensus, and who boMd attend TV Record these seeking input very early in the students which have earned the what you concerns are. The only I care for your children. I have are capable of reaching rational, wiepup statements for the pre- course of investigating the problem WestfieM school system its excel- way to successfully represent the the desire, the time and the energy not emotional, decisions, based on and in considering possible so- lent reputation. I recognize the citizens and children of Westflekt to do the beat possible job for the facts. If elected, I can and will con- r jr AsBBBMrie Puleio lutions - these are the attributes budgetary constraints we work is to have a broader range of pa- WestAeld Board of Education. tinue to do all these things. 90M residents of WestAeld board members should have. The within and will carefully consider rental and public input on every MlkeFwreU their right to select the three person who participates and is each issue to make sure that board issue which effects you. We aim During this campaign, I've is- It is time to examine the size of board members who will present at board meetings, PTA decisions are educationally sound need broad input from our admin- sued news releases detailing my the job the next board will be faced them on the Bowl of meetings, statewide meetings will as well as fiscally prudent. I will istrative staff and educators who legislative experience, my ideas on with. To put this in perspective, . Tuesday, they will also render the more reflective, in- actively monitor efforts to improv* are experts in the field of edu- funding alternatives, and my let's look to a time in the future the 19M47 school budget formed decisions that are most test scores, especially on the cation. thoughts on student achievement when some form of the state's They have spent the last month representative of residents' views. eighthfrade Early Warning Test I Your children are in the schools, I've enumerated qualities our new Comprehensive Plan for Edu- wtaasy learning about each of the Vote for the three candidates who will aggressively work to keep your tax dollars are being spent, superintendent should possess, de- cational Improvement takes effect candktates and listening to and have shown by their past actions classroom sixes within the district's you have a right and a need to be scribed my views about the impor- For the moment, let's assume that reading the candidates' positions and experience that they will do long-standing guidelines. I will vig- heard tance of the Family life revisions it goes through as it currently ex- tjfhe Issues of the day. this lor you in the future. orously pursue outside grants, the If elected, I would strongly en- and answered negotiations and consolidation of town and school ists. This could mean cutting the > voters to consider the can- In dosing, I wish the best of luck courage the Board of Education to program cut questions. WestAeld resources available to Westfiekt's poskions on the array of to my fellow contenders. support services and the use of take a different approach to the knows where I stand on issues and community resources to supple- schools by approximately $17 mil- i of eonoern such as the Early And thank you, to all who took Family life Curriculum which I knows my commitment and dedi- lion or roughly one third. We Warning last aeons, SATs, daas the time to hear me speak and to ment taxpayer support for our believe would satisfy the majority cation to education. My knowledge schools. would begin to see a time where stse. sccornmodsting the raring read my positions in The Ream*. of parents. Many of the aspects of and understanding of educational virtually every co-curricular activ- population of students In the town, You help our children and our I have a wealth of professional the elementary curriculum that I issues is evidenced in my record of ity would be participant fee-based; lajajhsis' contracts, the approach to town through your involvement in and personal experience with edu- oppose only requires "fine tuning." service — a record of which I am vary proud curriculum standards and re- the fiUto Conipralienstve Hen and this election and by voting Tues- cational issues: as a gubernatorial There are many proposed changes sources slashed, class sizes ex- tkit selection of the next superin- day. adviser, as an attorney, as an edu- which 1 am in favor of which in- One major responsibility new panded and our teaching staff cator and as a parent I will bring a cludes selecting health care ser- board members face is the new su- vice, settings and insurance. downsized This is not what the ,Bwt problsms that we cannot The Weatfield Board of Edu- it informed and perintendent selection. That one Westfiekfars I haw met with want •ntidpaut will arias that will cation will be selecting a new su- profeasional voice to the board, and 1 am concerned with the eighth- fact sets this election apart from To manage s change this big we the careful attention and perintendent and mak^ decisions a consensus-building approach to grade Early Warning Teat results. any other in the past years. By law, need to look beyond the traditional of your school board which will significantly effect our the chattengea which confront us. We need to review the curriculum our new superintendent wUl re- borders of support for education. BBBBflt SUBJJKBHB^B^IB UBTI SBBTJ^E< children's future and the reputa- My focus and concern will always that is being taught, review past ceive a three- to five year contract I an indeed important, tt tion of our schools and our com- bt to provide aO the children of performance and strive for better Thk superintendent will be an in- We will not be alone in this search. We need to be smart about ts.,laquaQy important to consider munity. It la important to critically WestfieU the education they will result*. tegral part of our community, &e< candidate*1 approach to an examine the background, experi- need to function suuessniily in With my experience in negotiat- charged with educating our chil- how we use our existing resources iaeue, how they go about seeking ence and understanding of each our rapidly changing world. ing better premiums with large In- dren and allocating school funds and how we build new sources of tout regarding the problem, the candidate, as well as their postttans surance companies, I would be an from our tax dollars, for at least the support This can have a profound depth and breadth of the research on currently pressing issues. I want what is beat for all the asset to the Board of Education in next three years* Board members positive effect on all of our chil- thjg they undertalie before coming My goal to sunpar. to maintain children of WeatOesd, the parents applying my business experience must recognise which attributes dren. But we need to dig deeper make a candidate for superinten- far the energy and commitment re- dent a superior educational leader. quired to meet this task. With the This year, the most important experience gained by serving on quality • school board candidate three boards in the private sector, I Profiles of school board candidates can possess is an understanding of believe that I can bring the energy educational issues. that can be beneficial in helping to should following are biographical Tuesday, please vote wisely. identify, securing and im- of the WsstfWd Board of The consultant ean syMhosu* that in- Coopsraovs mother fcr the plementing additional resources for " P»- ito Nursery germ*. Cashes*: Orls High p our town. like any family, when JurnlMa. will carry out the important re- we prudently use what we have f OounolL CfeaaaaaatB? • of Women lead our schools Into the list century. «~. ^.1, '• sponssDunaa aspsctea or warn. and plan for the future, our chil- have worked wMh chuV Choose csndtdstas whose Judg- dren are the ultimate beneficiaries. goal fcr tae asses! SBS- sssscnni a •amhUsnifceif who is iep» *£ ~ "TT wkdt tuV As a young ment you can trust - candidates Man• • s- onras—H lassntettvs of Waatnofcra i IMsms. •***• ' **» * tochmtojy into UM at a UOUMxxnnoad Now Open 1M0, I have OM child La BonBonntere Bake Shoppc and Human •"•• «"" HaBUnwanMr. btthss 8t Offering A Full Lint of Bakery Products •, mm*w In thU »*** SMI oum Olsons* Advisory Onus *T*"? !!S'? £* VaBSS-SBT SI^BaWSMBSlPV' e^BSB

_ alsctei, I would and ***- lo fssfllnn our 407 South Ave West "''' AfcroM from ** Tniin Station' La Bonbottniere. Bake Shoppes de- Warning Test rasuMs and how this re- nssdschoolsystem and then flects on the curriculuin that is bsmg SSawMK should be taught in our lirtamwliaf schools. A 1U6R1 I JO So to ruHfflsti evaluation is needed to ap- Jump over. like everything else to U*. rralse the owelatton between the cur me rleuham the! la batnf taught, over how to msslsr new cmwdlni in our schools and the tony OPEN TUESDAY THRU SUNDAY • PHONE FOR HOURS OH ORDBRS We must be in the bustaess of Warning ivstraouHs. MC« VISA « AMFX • DISCOVER WEITOME I ham aarwd as a fcr our chUoron, ChrMrnt Tbdd Whtt- g m Cbunea on Juvsnlk ftrant kmls In dUterant subjects.

Hve dtofct HOMO; served as a VOTE r goal is tO in annual future "i pravids the high- America competttons tor our chJktaen ISBstrMMy I thmk invMdiatt goal Is to oanttnue advanc- IWortothtokthofmy ing the bosnfa •flbrts as they mow In thv nMnnosi in* ANNMARIE PULEIO sawaul fat atlartlng a new aupartnten- Hlgh qualtty odu- dent Identification of a skfflod oansuhv i with aw —capttonal kadn and proven department id ma personal raqumw class- p anssmsun . In atklllim sse not uMuaowdsd end ^. i_ in mil* "' 1 to working fuB-time, I went to AND ADD 3 MORE af study that at* wcD arUcu- trained consultant can raoommend a at night and helped my husband laiss l sVBdes K-lz. Computer aktUs mechamem cnabttni the board to gat Ms tan sons who are now hard-working into the core cur- input ftom the oammunity, staff and young adults. be kientifying the atthButes our R's TO EDUCATION

rattht schools. We and anpme areas of H lower than anti- ReseBtCh grant funding t at the intermediate and other creative solutions to ease : 430 IQmbaD Turn taxpayers' burden. AIM, at Wuson Dementary School; .pMBhooiattht-aiCA Reaffirm westfietd's CbOea* with • commitment to rigorous _^_ In psychology with 22 E , course work in biology; academic standards. I ftin aosdemic scholarship B^aptsjBHat: Tuiuta administrator the office of the vice president of afflkin at William Paterson MARKET Respond by translating " wiw: for obtaining and j grants, search committee A "NATURAL SUPERMARKET community, parental , budget sdministratton, ac- program development, faculty Retail & Wholesale and faculty concerns Jt and eflbrts to integrate *ech- r anto the adBnintstrativc and aca- Groceries * Dell • Dairy into academic and . Directed and/or coor- Flowers • Produce • Vitamins fiscal policy numerous grant-funded pro- • Smoked Fish • Full Line of Natural Organic Produce Developed and taught , writing course tor the WestfleW • The Best Fruits ft Vegetables Dept. in the State. _ professional development pro- • Over 200 VorieNes of Cheese From Around The World VOTE SLOT 5 far *«tfiM*» and provided grant Msistancc to the school district • Catering For Any Kind of Party sof the Education Fund of Wert- • Organic 4V Regular Fresh Bean Coffee drwoman of the Education • Natural Vitamins, Herbs and APRIL 16, 1996 mini-grant program, co- Health & Beauty Supplies ^«i of the Education Fund'* • Fresh Flowers * Plants , liaison committee. At Wilson school-based planning commit- • Fruit Baskets of All Varieties PEA eaecuttve board, FTC atter- 2-9 P.M. member, homeroom parent, »- 2155 Route 22, West • Union volunteer, computer parent, di- Paid forby Wcstfielders for Annmarie Puleio, Dolores Kosierowski, Treasurer, 1 •fter-achool enrichment pro- _., famuy math program, volunteer (908) 851-2101 • FAX: (908) 851-2105 71 Genesee Trail, Wcstficld, NJ 07090 \ ftmdraising and service projects too I to mention-Regular Board of Locaicd next to Amoco Gas Station & fnnovoiion Luggage April 11, -• * *• Commentary lli Five reasons to vote Not only are there more polls for voters <..• on Tuesday, there are sample ballots, too SCHOOL BOARD Tens of millions of tax dollars, the curriculum school voting day. policies affecting virtually every young person in 2 - Another aspect of the county takeover of town, and more than half of each property running school elections is sample ballots. owner's tax bill are at stake in Tuesday's school School elections have always had a somewhat ELECTIONS elections. musty air about them because voters didn't re- Typically, ironically, turnouts are low, despite ceive a sample ballot in the mail in advance of TUESDAY, APRIL 16 the financial and cultural stakes. No one is quite the election, as they do in general elections in sure why this is so; the pattern runs against the November. Hopefully, the sample ballots will in- spirit of "No taxation without representation." spire more voters to become informed on the But there are some changes in the system this candidates and the budget on the ballot and year that might turn things around: turn out and vote. Hopefully. 1 - There are many more polling places in this 3 - Turnout is useful ammunition for those elect- year's school elections than there have been in ed officials who might be interested in fighting a many, many years. The reason is that a new state inclination to move school elections to No- state law rushed into effect early this year shifts vember expanding the general elections to in- management of school elections from the local clude the school budget and candidates. school districts to the county elections boards. 4 - "Messages" and mandates can be sent to the The county is taking lists of voting locations from town clerks. These officials report the gen- school board by a heavier than usual voter turn- eral election, November list of polling places. out and by their decision on the budget proposal The county is thereby expanding the number of and slates of candidates. Votes do count; the school ballot polling places to a point some- more the louder. where between the old, low number to some- 5 - In many ways, this school election has more thing short of the November total. If nothing impact on individual voters, the youngsters in ONE tfOULD THINK WHEN ElECTIM PEON* TO ADMINISTER MULTINIUION POUAR SCKOOt •IIMETS, town and the cost of local government than the else but more expense, the added polls remove FUNPEP LAR6EIY IV LOCAl PROPERTY TAXES, YOU tfQUID SEE A SOME*HAT UVEUER TURNOtfT. some of the excuses for not bothering with June primary and the fall election combined. Letters to the editor Gardner, Jacobson, Puleio are the ones for '96

To The Record: porary, that there was a better solution cally. a perfectly proper, coitect and personal de- ment increases, ignores both the facts and f' It's simple arithmetic. While til five of than new construction and that the Lin- More importantly, Mr. Farrell contrib- cision, this is still a most pertinent issue vast amount of discussion of the past sev- the candidates running for the Westfield coln Khool would be cheaper. All of these uted to the divisive, combative, un- for voters to consider. Tttere inevitably eral yean. Her position pieces in this - School Board we undoubtedly good people have been refuted by the (acts and have neighborly atmosphere of distrust that must be some concerns with electing paper do nothing to eliminate this Imprest yT fend well-intentioned, two of them dearly left those of us with children atiU in the continues to pervade the town and the someone who may establish policies and sion. ' lade the experience, knowledge, commit- schools to deal with an addition*! year of board His publicly repeated threats to sue budgets for other people's children, that This leaves three excellent candidates, ment, Judgment and moderation to serve overcrowding,! and all taxpayers to pay up one and all for discussing published ar- their own children will not be subject to. with the experience, expertise, commit-, ' on the board Tflat leaves three excellent front for capital improvements that should ticles about him, does not bode well for his Ms. Masterson has apparently little fa- candidates for three available seaU. Arlene reasonably be spread over their useful possible service on the board, nor Tor other miliarity and less experience with the ment, moderation and good judgment to' Gardner, Suun Jacobson and AnnMarie lives, not to mention the significantly board members or parents facing the major issues facing the board. In partfcu- serve Westfield't children and citizens, Puleio. higher per room cost, and the total lack of board Further, Mr. Farre^ fca^,b^ o mo*^la^, her suggestion, in ,p|iJali8hed, corn-, well; Arlene Gardner, Susan Jacobson, AIF Mr. Fbrrett has run beta* and was wise-