Page 22 Thursday, December 2, 1999 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Arts & Entertainment Park Middle School Singers To Take Broadway by Storm Stevie Nicks In A Christmas Carol HAPPY

ARTIST OF THE WEEK By MICHELLE H. LePOIDEVIN Hensal, told The Leader and The Specially Written for The Westfield Leader Times that he is also following in HANUKKAH! SCOTCH PLAINS – There are a sibling’s footsteps – his sister’s Stevie Nicks angels among us and they are – who performed in a past pro- (1948- ) raising their voices with glory duction. and gusto in the auditorium of “You never forget it for the rest Park Middle School in prepara- of your life,” confided Justin, Stevie Nicks — her voice is tion for their performance in A who enjoys singing at home and unmistakable, her stage pres- Christmas Carol at Madison has relished a performance as ence is ominous, her lyrics are Square Garden in New York City. The Wizard in The Wizard of Oz. A TALENTED ACTOR AMONG US…Westfield resident and Westfield legendary and her legacy has Under the careful direction of Jackie Tumoll, an eighth grader High School student, Teddy Alvaro, will portray Leo Clayton in an shaped the world of rock mu- Mary Lu Farrell, 30 cherub-like who admires the singer, Brandy, upcoming episode of NBC’s “Law & Order” scheduled to air in mid- students at Park School comprise sic and styles of current musi- participated in a performance of December. The episode is entitled, “In Loco Parentis,” and deals with the choir that performs a haunt- A Christmas Carol as a sixth violence in the schools and the issue of parental culpability. Pictured Selecting the Ideal cians forever. ing and ethereal version of “God grader because she was short above, Teddy poses with “Law & Order” actor Jerry Orbach. Stephanie Lynn Nicks was Bless Us Everyone” with wide enough for the part. Christmas Tree born on May 26, 1948 in Phoe- smiles of innocence and awe. “It’s my first time in a Broad- NBC’s ‘Law & Order’ to Feature nix, Ariz. Because she had Six choir members recently sat way show,” revealed seventh trouble pronouncing her down with The Westfield Leader grader, Heather Vitollo who looks For Your Home name, she called herself Stevie. and The Times to discuss their up to pop star Britney Spears. Westfield Actor, Teddy Alvaro The New Jersey Department Heavily influenced by her upcoming performance, musi- Heather would like to perform in of Agriculture has provided a cians they admire and the fact the Broadway musical, The Lion acting since the third grade and has helpful guide on selecting, cut- grandfather, Aaron Jess Nicks, WESTFIELD – An upcoming epi- ting and maintaining the ideal Stevie began crooning coun- that they are all very confident King, and added, “I really have sode of NBC’s “Law & Order” will appeared in numerous local and school that they will pull off a flawless to want to do it.” productions. Christmas tree. For a free copy try songs with him at the age of feature Westfield actor Teddy Alvaro of the guide, please send a performance. “It’s a once in a lifetime chance,” in a featured role. Scheduled to air in Professionally, Teddy has several four. In 1965, she joined the Seventh grader, Jennifer Roth, commercial and voice over credits, self-addressed, stamped enve- Alyssa Robak said of the Christ- mid-December, the episode is en- lope to John E. Perry, Execu- folk band, The Changing beamed, “It’s an experience you mas Carol opportunity. The sev- titled, “In Loco Parentis,” and deals has appeared in New York City pro- Times. tive Secretary, New Jersey can only experience once and it enth grader also admires the pop with violence in the schools and the ductions, including The Rose Tattoo, A Christmas Tree Growers’ Asso- She met Lindsey is an honor to be in it.” star Spears. issue of parental culpability. Christmas Carol and The Elephant ciation, 805 Brookside Drive, Buckingham, a fellow class- Karel Chaves, a sixth grade All of the students, who be- Teddy, who will play the character Man. Toms River, 08753. mate, when the Nicks family pupil is following in his brother’s lieve themselves to be Broad- of Leo Clayton, is a teenager who is Teddy is currently starring in the footsteps as a member of the way-bound beyond this season’s victimized and tortured by a fellow PBS series, “Connect with English” as Selecting the Ideal Tree moved to Atherton, Calif. This Alex Mendoza. relationship would affect her cast. Karel revealed that when he performance, cited “great acting” student who goes on to murder an- Select a tree with the height, would visit his brother in a pre- other one of their peers. He is represented by J. Mitchell shape and density that best membership in Fleetwood Mac and “good organization” as com- Teddy performed with Law & Or- Management and is a member of the vious performance of A Christ- ponents of being ready for the suits your needs. Consider and her personal life. mas Carol, he became inspired der actors Jerry Orbach, Angie Harmon Screen Actors Guild, Actors Equity where it will be located in your Although she originally to perform in a production of his Great White Way. and Sam Waterston. and AFTRA. home and the kind of orna- planned to become an English own. Karel admires singer and “She’s really good,” the choir Presently a sophomore at Westfield ments you will use. For best teacher, Stevie pursued her actor Will Smith from Indepen- members said of their instructor High School, Teddy is studying drama needle retention, select a pine, love for music by performing dence Day and “The Fresh Prince and professional musician, Ms. under Joseph Nierle. He has been Douglas, concolor or Fraser Farrell, adding that she always fir. Colorado blue spruce holds with a string of bands like Fritz, of Bell Air.” needles very well. which also featured Fellow sixth grader, Justin Continued on Page 20 Pen and Ink Buckingham. Setting Up the Tree However, on New Year’s Eve By MICHELLE H. LePOIDEVIN Before bringing the tree in- in 1974, Stevie received a tele- doors, cut off an inch from the Though Issue is a Dung Deal, Giuliani Thanks bottom to help the tree take in phone call from Mick the water more readily. Use a Fleetwood of Fleetwood Mac, A&E Editor for Support in Museum Dispute tree stand that holds one to which made her an indelible In the business of journalism, especially editorial writing, many people two gallons of water and fill it part of music worldwide. think they can tell you how you should word things differently, be more as soon as you set up the tree. “Silver Springs,” “Rhiannon,” polite, more sensitive. In other words, lose your backbone by sacrificing “Dreams,” and “Landslide,” are Maintaining Your Tree your views and principles. Sorry, I don’t work that way. My credo was Keep the stand filled with just some of the songs that upheld after I received a response to a letter I wrote to New York City Mayor water to prevent needle drop have influenced rockers like Rudolph Giuliani when the Brooklyn Museum of Art and the city went head and prolong the tree’s fresh- Sheryl Crow and Courtney to head regarding an exhibit portraying the Virgin Mary adorned with dung. ness and color. Check the wa- Love, shaping their love and After discovering an e-mail address for the Mayor, I wrote, “I don’t ter level a few times a day. admiration for the Arizona na- know if this e-mail will actually reach you, but I wanted to express my 100 percent support of your stance regarding the painting at the Brooklyn Christmas Tree Trivia tive. She began a highly-suc- The first Christmas tree dates cessful solo career in 1981. Museum of Art…Mr. Ofili (Chris Ofili, the artist whose picture created the controversy) does not seem to know the true definition of art.” back to 16th century Germany. Stevie currently resides in One day before The Leader and The Times broke for Thanksgiving, I The first commercial tree lot Phoenix where she journals, turned on my computer that morning only to find a response from the opened for business in 1851 in works on an autobiography, Mayor himself under the title, “Re: 100 Percent Support.” New York City. and music. She has cited Janis WINTER WONDERLAND...Postcards of Mindowaskin Park in Westfield Top-selling trees include the are sold by the Friends of Mindowaskin Park as a fundraiser to “Dear Friend, I write in response to your correspondence regarding the Balsam fir, Douglas fir, noble Joplin, Natalia Makarova, Greta continue the group’s work toward preservation and restoration of Sensation exhibit on display at the Brooklyn Museum of Art. I appreciate fir and Scotch pine. Garbo and Isadora Duncan, as the park. These postcards, and others depicting seasonal landscapes, your support of my stance on the issues surrounding this exhibit and I thank One acre of Christmas trees having the greatest influence are available at William’s Nursery, Periwinkle’s Fine Gifts, Miller- you for taking the time to write and share your thoughts with me. Sincerely, produces the daily oxygen re- on her stage performances. Cory House Museum and The Town Book Store. Rudolph W. Giuliani, Mayor.” quirement for 18 people. One phrase echoed in my conscience when I reread that letter: “share For each harvested Christ- your thoughts.” No matter what your views, it is always rewarding to voice mas tree, two to three seed- Downtown Winter Decorating them and give them wings. lings are planted in its place. Melissa Miller Plays Franklin Pierce, the 14th President of the United States, Role in Production was the first to display a tree in Prepared by Fanwood Committee the White House. At Vassar College FANWOOD – The Fanwood Billy Populus. The Most Local Places to WESTFIELD – Melissa Miller, a Cultural Arts Committee and its Mr. Populus grew up in Fanwood Purchase Trees sophomore at Vassar College in Winter Decorating Committee will and will return to his hometown Williams Nursery, Poughkeepsie, N.Y., played the host a family winter celebration to for this special celebration. He has Westfield role of Niobe in the recent produc- decorate the downtown on Sun- performed in several musical are- Parker Greenhouses, tion of Timberlake Wertenbaker’s day, December 5, from 2 to 5 p.m. nas and venues. Scotch Plains Festivities will begin with down- His performance of his own Allen’s Christmas Tree The Love of the Nightingale. Farm, Cranbury The play was presented by The town decorating at 2 p.m. Addi- personal compositions and well- tional activities will be held from 3 Barclay’s Tree Farm, Experimental Theatre of Vassar known favorites will begin at the Cranbury College on November 17 and 19 at to 5 p.m. on the north side of the Train Station at 3:15 p.m. Fanwood Train Station, including Bryant Nursery, the Powerhouse Theatre at Vassar. The afternoon will conclude with Jamesburg The daughter of Mr. and Mrs. games, “reindeer” rides for chil- a candlelight community proces- Giamarest Farms, East Frederic Miller of Westfield, Mel- dren, photos with Santa Claus, sion from Fanwood’s Millennium Brunswick issa is a graduate of Westfield High refreshments and entertainment by Clock to the traditional tree light- W.V. Griffin Nurseries, School. New York City guitarist and soloist ing ceremony with Mayor South Brunswick Maryanne S. Connelly. Dixiedale Farm, Chatam NEW JERSEY’S OLDEST Admission is free. 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