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WELFARE SERVICES ALSO DISCUSSED AT AGENDA MEETING Borough Council Anticipates Talk With Garbage Haulers Regarding Burner Proposal

By SUZETTE STALKER Board of Chosen Freeholders, calls witness an immediate reduction in Specially Written for The Times for Ogden Martin Systems, which fees from $83 to $50 per ton, which Several issues took center stage at built and operates the incinerator, to would be guaranteed for the length the Fanwood Borough Council’s lease it from the county and the of the agreement. Tipping fees would agenda meeting last week, held just UCUA. rise based on an incline in the Con- one day after Democratic Council- Ogden Martin would pay the sumer Price Index (CPI). man William E. Populus, Jr. and UCUA $175 million over the life The borough is one of seven Union Republican Joel Whitaker won two span of the agreement, according to County communities which currently open seats on the governing body a recent report by Freeholder Chair- do not include garbage collection in November 4. woman and former Fanwood Mayor their municipal budgets. Mayor Maryanne S. Connelly re- Linda d. Stender, which would help Fanwoodians, like residents in the quested that a meeting be scheduled retire the Authority’s debt on the other six municipalities, contract between council representatives and incinerator. The facility, which with private haulers for garbage col- private garbage haulers to discuss a opened in 1994, was built with ap- lection. Haulers then bill customers proposed 25-year lease of the Union proximately $290 million which was individually. David B. Corbin for The Times County Resource Recovery Facility raised by issuing bonds. The UCUA has requested that the HONORING FORMER HIGH SCHOOL GREATS…Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School Athletic Director Gene Last year, a federal court ruled county’s 21 municipalities give an Schiller, left, introduces Joe Scarpati, right, Class of 1960, to the fans during halftime of the game between the Raiders in Rahway — more commonly and the Blue Devils at Perry Tyson Field in Scotch Plains on November 8. Attending the ceremony are: Assemblyman known as the incinerator — and the that New Jersey’s waste flow laws — indication by Saturday, November Alan M. Augustine, next to Mr. Schiller; Scotch Plains-Fanwood Superintendent of Schools Dr. Carol B. Choye and potential impact of the deal on the which had provided the Resource 15, of whether they would partici- Fanwood Mayor Maryanne S. Connelly, next to Mr. Scarpati. Mayor Connelly presented a plaque to Mr. Scarpati, community. Recovery Facility and four other in- pate in the program. who lettered in football, basketball and track for the Raiders and served as the captain of the football team in 1959. The lease proposal, developed by cinerators in the state with monopo- The communities which do not Mr. Scarpati went on to play as a defensive back for the Philadelphia Eagles and New Orleans Saints professional the Union County Utilities Author- lies on trash disposal — were uncon- regulate waste flow have been told football teams, and was the holder of the record-setting 63-yard field goal kicked by Tom Dempsey in 1970 during the ity (UCUA) in conjunction with the stitutional. The United States Su- by the UCUA that space will be game between the Saints and the Detroit Lions. preme Court on Monday upheld the reserved for their garbage at the in- decision to deregulate the flow of cinerator through the end of the year. THIRTY STUDENTS TO PLAY ANGELS IN A CHRISTMAS CAROL solid waste. The UCUA additionally told them Haulers serving Union County that they face the prospect of having have been required by state law to to share in paying off the debt on the dispose of their garbage at the incinerator even if they do not par- Park Middle School Chorus to Realize Dream Rahway incinerator, but the Supreme ticipate in the lease agreement. Court’s ruling now gives them the Borough Council members also option of going wherever the rates expressed concern during the agenda By Performing in Christmas Choir at The Garden are lowest. The potential loss of busi- session about the limited amount of ness at the incinerator has put the time which municipalities have been By CANDACE WALLER Specially Written for The Times UCUA at risk of defaulting on its given to make a decision on a long- Some students at Park Middle debt. term commitment. School in Scotch Plains will soon The county’s proposed agreement Council President Bruce H. Walsh realize a dream. They are the 30 with Ogden Martin requires that remarked that the county’s deadline young people chosen to be angels in 250,000 tons of trash be transported “doesn’t give us any time to explore the Broadway musical, A Christmas annually to the incinerator. It also any other options before entering Carol. includes a provision whereby every into an agreement for 25 years.” This year’s show, to be staged for ton of solid waste diverted from the Under other business, Mr. Walsh the fourth consecutive year at The incinerator would be taxed an addi- revealed that Fanwood Police Chief Theater at Madison Square Garden tional $15. Anthony J. Parenti is expected to in New York City, will star Hal Lin- Participating municipalities would CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 den (“Barney Miller”) and Roddy McDowall (The Planet of The Apes) alternating in the portrayal of Scrooge. Council Delays Decision “I feel really excited,” said Lani Trinh. “This is a once-in-a-lifetime experience.” On Whether to Support Four choirs were chosen from the 12 groups that tried out from the tri- state area. Mary Lu Farrell, who is a Lease Deal on Burner professional singer, said the select By JEANNE WHITNEY ship Manager Thomas E Atkins, few chosen for the show had to meet Specially Written for The Times “There are too many unknowns right certain criteria. During a conference meeting last now. It’s not a simple thing. There “We were looking for diversity, week, the Scotch Plains Township are many sides to consider. It would good behavior and excellent voices,” Council agreed to ignore the Satur- not be prudent to decide by Novem- Ms. Farrell said. “There is a mix of William A. Burke for The Times day, November 15, deadline on de- ber 15.” boys and girls. There is also an age HEADED FOR THE GARDEN...Mary Lu Farrell, Choral Director at Park Middle School in Scotch Plains, ciding whether the township’s gar- The Union County plan to lease requirement — no one could be older rehearses with the Park Middle School Chorus, which has been selected to participate in A Christmas Carol at The bage will go to the Union County the incinerator would wipe out $175 than 13.” Theater at Madison Square Garden. Resource Recovery Facility in million worth of debt on a total of Students at Park Middle have been The singers in the group are ex- “My mom clips out all the news- possibility of getting students in the Rahway for the next 25 years, at $50 $290 million worth of bonds issued practicing for the performance a pected to carry themselves in a pro- paper articles (about the choir) to show through “the music grapevine.” a ton. to build the facility, according to the couple of times a week since Septem- fessional manner at all times. give to her coworkers,” said Ayanna She hopes to audition Terrill Middle This comes in lieu of a lease agree- UCUA. The UCUA said it will have ber. The big rehearsal with the other Practices and performances are de- Abrams. School students next year. ment being negotiated between the to make good on $5 million-a-year actors, lighting, props and scenery manding. The choir will have shows Angelo Harris said his entire ex- “Can you imagine putting The Union County Utilities Authority payments over 25 years in order to will be this Sunday, November 16. three to four times a week. tended family wants to see him in the Christmas Choir performance on a (UCUA), the county and the builder retire the remaining debt — an esti- They will also be in the Christmas show. résumé? It shows prospective em- of the incinerator, Ogden Martin mated $60 million. New Deadlines for Day and New Year’s Day shows. Ms. Farrell said she learned of the ployers that students have discipline, Systems. Union County alone backed $35 Their first performance is scheduled talent and responsibility,” Ms. Farrell Scotch Plains, along with the six million worth of bonds when the Thanksgiving Issue for Tuesday, November 18, at 11 said. “This experience will change other municipalities that leave gar- incinerator was built. Those persons preparing press a.m. and the final show will take Deadlines Told these kids.” bage collection to private compa- The UCUA has said it was obli- releases for submission to our place on Sunday, January 4. The For Submittals Participants in this event have made nies, has been asked by the UCUA to gated to ask the seven towns with Thanksgiving Day issue of The school’s Parent-Teacher Association contacts in the industry, according to contribute towards the 250,000 tons unregulated trash disposal (those Times are reminded of a change in is setting up bus trips to the show. To The Times Ms. Farrell. They met Disney com- per year of solid waste required in a towns that do not include trash dis- our deadlines: copy should be e- The excitement of the debut per- Those persons preparing press poser Alan Menken, along with Paul leasing deal of the county incinera- posal in their municipal budgets) to mailed, faxed or delivered to our formance has really affected the stu- releases for submission to The Gemigani, Musical Director for the tor to Ogden Martin. help pay the bills by committing a dents and parents. Kashari Slaughter According to Scotch Plains Town- CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 office by noon on Thursday, No- Times are reminded that copy CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 vember 20. said her mom has copied the show should be e-mailed or faxed by 4 Sports stories which occur prior schedule to give out to friends and p.m. on the Friday prior to publi- to the weekend must be in by the family. In addition, her church is cation. The Times’ e-mail address DISTRICT TO SEEK STATE FUNDS FOR DISTANCE LEARNING Thursday deadline. Weekend hoping to take a busload of residents is [email protected]. The fax sports events must be submitted to the church. number is (908) 232-0473. by 10 a.m. on Monday, November “I’m the first one in my family to Releases, pictures and letters to New Technology Plan for Schools 24. Obituaries will be accepted up make it. I’m very happy I got this the editor can also be dropped off to 5 p.m. on Monday. opportunity,” Kashari said. at our office located at 50 Elm Street or through out mail slot. To ensure that submittals reach our Unveiled for Board of Education office prior to deadline, we en- By SUSAN DYCKMAN Aided by representatives from the Mr. Ross advised the board that he courage e-mail or faxed materials. Specially Written for The Times Sports stories which occur prior Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School had addressed every issue of concern to the weekend must be in by the In response to the state’s plan to Curriculum Committee, Technology to the state and county, despite their Friday deadline. Weekend sports fund distance learning equitably Task Force, Scotch Plains Task Force “somewhat fuzzy” requirements. events must be submitted by noon throughout New Jersey’s public and Scotch Plains Free Public Li- Of the $168,000 in question, Mr. on the Monday prior to the publi- schools (providing $40 per student, brary, Mr. Ross drafted a plan to Ross identified $76,000 for Internet- cation date. Obituaries will be ac- per district), Technology Supervisor form a technology infrastructure related items and $65,000 for the cepted up to 5 p.m. on Tuesdays. Jeff Ross introduced a new Technol- within the township and schools. additional equipment, software, sup- All copy must be typed, double- ogy Plan for Scotch Plains-Fanwood “We’re interested in connectivity, plies and electrical upgrades required spaced, upper and lower case, no schools during Tuesday’s open within the district and outside of it,” not only to enhance schools’ dis- more than 500 words in length, and agenda meeting of the Board of Edu- he said. “Our goal is to connect the tance learning capabilities, but to include a daytime telephone number cation. schools electronically to each other strengthen the district’s technology where the submitter can be reached. The district’s first technology plan and to the outside world.” base as a whole. For events which are planned was written in 1966, and was de- Board member Richard R. Meade Board member August A. Ruggiero months in advance, we encourage signed to carry the district through suggested the technology plan could questioned if these dollar alloca- submission of stories as early as the year 1999. With technology also be used by the district to apply tions were a “safe way” of obtaining possible prior to the event. changing so rapidly, Mr. Ross elected for state and federal funding through approval for state funding. Please note that in addition to to rewrite the plan rather than revise the Universal Services Fund, which “The state’s goal is distance learn- making our deadlines, the publi- the 30-year-old original. provides technology discounts to ing,” Mr. Ross said. “I’m trying to cation of submittals may be de- Once approved by the board, the schools and libraries. move the district forward relative to William A. Burke for The Times layed due to space considerations. plan will be submitted to Union “It is my understanding,” Mr. distance learning.” YEARLY AFFAIR...Scotch Plains Mayor Irene T. Schmidt greets guest County, as part of the district’s appli- Meade said, “that Scotch Plains During the meeting, a discussion Jeffrey Lehrer, a local attorney, at last Friday night’s annual Scotch Plains All submittals are subject to being cut due to length, edited for style cation for the $168,000 in state fund- qualifies for a 40 percent discount was held between board members Mayor’s Gala held at the Shackamaxon Country Club, an event attended by and several representatives of Suplee 250 guests. Babara Roskin and Harry “Skip” Ungar were honored as the and clarification at the discreation ing earmarked for distance learning through this fund, and that the appli- female and make volunteers of the year. Also cited was the Scotch Plains- of the editor. initiatives in the 1997-1998 school cation process requires an approved Clooney & Co., the district’s public Fanwood Parent-Teacher Association Council. budget. technology plan.” CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 Page 10 Thursday, November 13, 1997 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION SP Council Delays Decision SCOTCH PLAINS On Support on Burner Lease POLICE BLOTTER WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 5 arrested for consumption of alcohol by a CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 • of January. At approximately 12:30 a.m., three minor on Terrill Road. total of nearly 175,000 tons of gar- men entered a Route No. 22 service sta- • A motorist reported that her vehicle bage to the incinerator every year, Township officials have said that tion, showed a handgun and took an unde- was vandalized by someone throwing for the next 25 years. the locally-run system reduces the termined amount of cash from the register. eggs and rotten cheese inside the un- Under the lease proposal, garbage likelihood of fraud and increased Two of the suspects, reportedly, were locked vehicle. not dumped at the facility by private costs. Other towns with large wel- wearing ski masks and the other had on SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 9 haulers would be taxed an additional fare budgets will get some relief by a knit cap. The trio fled on foot toward • A motorist reported that someone $15 a ton. turning the office over to the county. the Mountain Avenue area. had stolen a 1996 Dodge Avenger from Mr. Atkins said the Township of SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 8 the parking lot of a local night club on The UCUA admits that munici- • Jeison Diaz, 19, of Sayreville was palities with multiple private gar- Hillside and the City of Linden, Terrill Road. bage haulers, like Scotch Plains, among others, have also voted to Westfield, Berkeley Heights and stay out of the consolidation plan. Clark, will find it more difficult to On a separate matter, nearly 40 FANWOOD commit to such a plan without re- residents from Montague Avenue vamping the local garbage collec- petitioned the township for relief POLICE BLOTTER tion system. from speeding commercial traffic. TEACHERS TENURED…The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Board of Education Scotch Plains Mayor Irene T. Five families from Hamlette Place recently hosted a reception in honor of district teachers achieving tenure in the TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 4 Center in Elizabeth. Schmidt said the township will con- complained of a reportedly ill-kept 1997-1998 school year. Superintendent of Schools Dr. Carol B. Choye pre- • Florentino Mejia, 39, and a 17- THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 6 sult with its attorneys over “the legal vacant lot and street potholes. sented each teacher with a copy of the book, “What Teachers Need to Know” year-old male were arrested and charged • Police reported that a Scotch Plains steps needed to be taken in the in- Montague residents said big trucks by David D. Dill and Associates. Newly-tenured teachers, pictured left to right, with trespassing and robbery after they resident had his wallet stolen by some- rip down residential electrical wires are: seated, Suzanne Barclay, Andrea Karanik, Charlene Spencer Hall and allegedly accosted and robbed an 89- one to whom he had given a ride. The terim.” Christopher Moffitt; standing, Susan Santichen, Joy Ogunyemi, Terry Keller year-old Fanwood man of a change purse incident occurred when the victim Under the leasing plan, Ogden on the avenue, while speeding traffic endangers children. Montague resi- and Kristen Santin. Additional teachers who were recognized at the reception on Terrill Road, according to police. stopped his vehicle at South Avenue and Martin would reserve waste capac- were George Hilger, Carol Hutchinson, Lynn Sanders and Harriett Stambaugh. The victim was uninjured. Terrill Road. ity space for the seven unregulated dents would like to eliminate heavier The suspects were apprehended after SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 9 towns until the first of the year, ac- commercial trucks and to slow traf- police received a report of two suspi- • Mohammad Ashraf, 26, of cording to the UCUA. fic with stop signs. Council Anticipates Talk cious individuals on Coriell Avenue and Plainfield, an employee at a service sta- Neighboring Borough of Fanwood Mr. Atkins said the state Depart- charged them with trespassing. Authori- tion at South Avenue and Terrill Road, Mayor Maryanne S. Connelly has ment of Transportation does not al- ties believe the suspects are the same was arrested and charged with assault called it “ridiculous” for Fanwood to low stop signs to be used to slow With Area Garbage Haulers pair which committed the robbery. after allegedly cutting a fellow worker create its own garbage collection traffic down. The legal speed on the Mejia was transported to the Union with a razor, authorities said. The victim avenue is 25 miles per hour, he said, CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 County Jail, while the younger suspect required four stitches. Ashraf was re- system in order to send waste to the was taken to the Juvenile Detention leased on $5,000 bail. county incinerator and must avoid and recommended the use of radar to meet soon with Madison Avenue resi- sible to the public seven hours a day. hauling surcharges. monitor traffic. dents to discuss special traffic regu- The guidelines allow a community Mr. Atkins said the township Hamlette Place residents claim lations on that street which may soon to share the welfare director’s ser- awaited a decision from the United they have waited three years for be made permanent through a coun- vices with another municipality. Technology Plan for Schools States Supreme Court over whether it townhouses to be built on a vacant cil ordinance. Fanwood shares Ms. Santo’s ser- would consider an appeal on the At- corner lot, which has become Two months ago, the council vices with Scotch Plains, although Unveiled Before SP-F BOE lantic County decision that overturned blighted by overgrown grass and rusty adopted a resolution which prohib- no interlocal agreement currently a 1976 state mandate that resulted in construction equipment. They also ited parking, stopping or standing on exists between the two municipali- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 the construction of the debt-ridden asked for sidewalks, curbs and trees, the south side of Madison between ties regarding the Welfare Director. auditors, as budget deficit recovery tal Science program, his department Union County incinerator. The Su- and that the street be re-paved. Hunter and Martine Avenues from 8 Finally, council members ex- work continued. will likely recommend deleting the preme Court ruled Monday to uphold The council also released a letter to 9 a.m. and again from 2:30 to 3:30 pressed an interest in meeting with a Items discussed included: the Earth Science course presently of- a lower court’s decision deregulating in response to a resident that says the p.m. representative of the Scotch Plains- auditor’s position on the $50,000 fered to high school freshmen in the flow of solid waste. township is looking to buy the former The regulations were designed to Fanwood school district, for the pur- cafeteria deficit, and the cancella- favor of a Biology I program. In other business, the council indi- Scotch Plains Zoo property for a discourage people from parking or pose of discussing a recently-revealed tion and subsequent restoration of This change would take effect in cated it would continue to keep the park. turning around on Madison while $700,000 deficit in the 1997-1998 the district’s purchase order for the September 2000 as the present sixth township welfare office local, while Councilman William McClintock dropping off or picking up their chil- school budget. modular classrooms. graders enter high school. looking for partner towns to share has said in the past that a historic dren at nearby Elementary School Superintendent of Schools Dr. In other budget business, the board In another matter, Board Vice administrative costs. Under the state’s building is on the property. One, which is located on Willow Carol B. Choye has attributed the voted, 8-1, on a motion approving the President Jessica L. Simpson and new Work First/General Assistance The zoo, which closed May 28, Avenue in Scotch Plains. deficit to supplementary insurance transfer of $662,814 from free balance Mr. Meade expressed concern re- Consolidation Plan, towns may occupied 6.5 acres in a residential On another matter, members of costs; special education tuition, an to Tuition ($151,066), Overtime Sala- garding the district’s program of merge with a newly-formed county zone along Raritan Road, located the governing body are expected to increase in the number of district ries ($294,091), Staff Services “tracking” middle-school students. system. three miles south of Route No. 22. meet with Fanwood’s Welfare Di- students enrolled in the Union County ($14,962), Employee Benefits This process, they said, could pre- Township Council members have In a letter to the council, Scotch rector, Maria Santo, to discuss the Vocational Technical Schools and ($140,953), Cafeteria ($50,000) and clude students’ ability to take certain said they are happy with the job Plains resident Ian Doebber deplored requirements for maintaining the the magnet high school and pay- Home Instruction ($11,742). Albert J. courses upon entering the high Welfare Director Maria Santo has the loss of the former Ponderosa borough’s welfare services locally. ments for modular classrooms, Syvertsen voted against the motion. school. done in the township and sees no Farm on Martine Avenue to “hous- Officials must decide by Thurs- among other appropriations. While this measure effectively Mrs. Simpson specifically cited reason to relinquish the office to the ing tracts” and hopes the zoo prop- day, January 1, whether to continue Mr. Whitaker, who was in the wiped out the district’s unreserved the district’s prerequisite for eighth- county system. erty will not come to the same end. operating Fanwood’s welfare office audience for the council meeting, fund balance as of June 30, 1997, the grade algebra prior to registering for According to state Department of Mr. Atkins responded that the New independently or to consolidate it said he felt the deficit had resulted board also passed a resolution certi- Advanced Placement Biology in Human Services Commissioner Wil- Jersey Supreme Court decision — with Union County under the state’s from flaws within the school fying that “sufficient funds are avail- ninth grade. liam Waldman, towns opting to go it otherwise known as the Mount Lau- Work First New Jersey Plan. district’s administrative process, and able to meet the district’s financial Mr. Krause defended the policy, alone must provide access to welfare rel decision — concerning low- to Councilman Dr. Chester R. recommended that a discussion of obligations for the remainder of the saying, “The selection criteria al- services every day of the week and moderate-income housing in the Lindsey, Chairman of the governing the matter with a school district fiscal year.” lows classes to function efficiently. submit a plan to the state by the end township, resulted in the housing body’s Education, Health and Wel- representative take place at a public The resolution passed with a vote Students need to be able to handle development at the farm. fare Committee, reviewed the state’s meeting. of 7-0-2, with Mr. Meade and Mr. abstractions. It’s critical thinking at Mr. Atkins said the township ex- guidelines for operating a municipal “I think the facts need to be laid Syvertsen abstaining. a higher level.” Amy Noelle Stoyko pects a fair market appraisal of the welfare office. out,” commented the Councilman- The meeting’s Instructional Up- A waiver process is in place that Designated AP Scholar former zoo property this month. He said these guidelines call for elect, who observed that the school date focused on the Science Content enables parents to appeal the The council also agreed to move the office to be open three hours a budget represents a substantial por- Standards and Proficiencies for Kin- student’s entry into a class. Amy Noelle Stoyko, a 1997 graduate ahead with requests for community day, five days per week. In addition, tion of residents’ property taxes. dergarten through Grade 12. Science The board acknowledged corre- of Union Catholic Regional High School development block grants from the Welfare Director must be acces- in Scotch Plains, has been named an Supervisor Michael Krause ex- spondence from Coles Elementary Advanced Placement (AP) Scholar by Union County for $32,700 each for plained that the Harcourt Brace sci- School regarding its increasing en- the College Board in recognition of her Green Forest and Farley Parks and Park Middle School Chorus ence program is in place at the el- rollment. Given the information pre- exceptional achievement on the college- $35,000 for the Osborn Cannonball ementary level. sented in a letter submitted by the level AP Examinations. House. He said, “Principals say that pro- school’s Parent-Teacher Association At her high school, Amy qualified for The plan for the historic preserva- To Perform in Christmas Show cess science is being taught, and that (PTA), Superintendent of Schools the AP Scholar Award by receiving tion of the Cannonball House looks our teachers are going into the pro- Dr. Carol B. Choye will establish a grades of 3 or higher on three or more AP to the state for $35,000 in funding, as CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 gram with verve.” Process science committee to conduct a door-to-door Examinations. She scored a 5, the high- well. show, and Mike Ockrent, the show’s “I work as a team with the parents. survey of the neighborhoods feeding est score given, on the Spanish Lan- emphasizes a hands-on approach to The council also agreed to allow Director and writer. Thank God for all their support,” Ms. the science curriculum. into the Coles student population. guage Examination. The students will be performing in Farrell said. “I couldn’t do it without the Amy graduated first in her class at the Town of Westfield to proceed The Science Supervisor said he Board member Thomas Russo with a sanitary sewer extension on front of 6,000 people. Ms. Farrell said support of the parents. They back me up Union Catholic Regional High School. they will be on stage for two minutes for on everything.” will be meeting with planning teams commended the Coles PTA for “the She tutored at Christ the King School in Lamberts Mill Road that would cost the window scene and two minutes for Ms. Farrell, who is the Musical Direc- to develop assessment tools to evalu- helpful information” contained in Hillside and St. Bartholomew the Apostle the township $11,480 if it hooks up the finale. She advised students to look tor at Park and Terrill Schools and teaches ate students’ proficiencies in the new the letter. Parochial School in Scotch Plains. with two Scotch Plains properties. over the audience’s heads to avoid ner- general music classes at the elementary curriculum. The teams are consider- Looking ahead to the board’s regu- She was a member of the National According to Mr. Atkins, each of vousness. schools in the district, gave the following ing “authentic assessment tools” that lar public meeting on Tuesday, No- Honor Society, the Spanish Honor Soci- the property owners will be assessed Ms. Farrell said the support of the tips to encourage musical ability: would truly reflect what youngsters vember 25, Dr. Choye said that the ety, and was designated an Edward J. a portion of the bill. parents has been great. “Parents should have their children 1998-1999 budget development pro- Bloustein Distinguished Scholar. are learning in the classroom. The council said it is considering study music and voice and learn an instru- In addition, Mr. Krause indicated cess and a review of the district’s At graduation, she received the Medal ment, preferably the piano, if their chil- of General Excellence, as well as schol- splitting up the township’s annual Red Cross Announces that, in light of the strength of the health insurance options will be on Health Fair, Sidewalk Sales and dren show an inclination for music,” she arships from 12 colleges and universi- Blood Drive at Vo-Tech said. new sixth-grade Earth/Environmen- the agenda for that meeting. ties. Scotch Plains Day ceremonies, af- “They should immerse themselves in Amy currently is enrolled as a Foreign ter rainy weather the past two years The American Red Cross Plainfield Area Chapter and New Jersey Blood Ser- music by going to concerts and listening Language major in Spanish at Georgetown has wreaked havoc on outdoor to CDs (compact discs),” she added. University in Washington, D.C. events. vices will hold a blood drive on Tuesday, November 18, from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at St. John’s Baptist Church in Scotch the Union County Vocational-Technical Plains will be sponsoring a play titled Schools, West Hall Annex, located at Run to the Hiding Place at Terrill 1776 Raritan Road in Scotch Plains. Middle School in Scotch Plains on Donors must be in good health, weigh Sunday, November 23, at 5:30 p.m. 110 pounds or more, and must be be- The play was written and directed by tween the ages of 17 and 76. Participants Scotch Plains resident Evelyn Clarke. also must bring with them a form of For ticket information, please call the identification. church at (908) 232-6972.

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