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r i. xi - Cruni >ra Night at Shopping time! Who won the IMwy? Girls ;key o Wesifield Symphony Our first Gift Guide Discover which reader o O : team title filled with holiday ideas •won the holiday torn n- o in our contest o r o igeB- 1 Pull-out section inside * j\ Details on page A-9 TheW^stfield Record Thursday, November 19, 1992 A Forbes Newspaper 25 cents Board, parents disagree on district goals raised concerns that many of the goals are application of ethical principles and val- foreign languages. In addition to prerequi- of ethical principals and values. "Pffi RECOUP not measurable. ues. site skills, students shall also acquire mea- • Students shall develop skill and at- "It's easier to see if you've accomplished "You're threatening the separation of surable knowledge in history and other so- titudes necessary for responsible participa- School board members approved the what you want to do (if the goals are mea- church and state...The nature of a diverse cial sciences, literature, science, physical tion in a democratic society as a national first reading of a new set of goals for the surable)," he said. society is that personal values differ," he education, health, and other state- and world citizen. Students shall be en- district at Tuesday night's meeting, but But board member Benjamin Rulf said said. I find it difficult to get four people to mandated areas of the curriculum. courages to participate in community ac- not all board members and parents in at- quantitative measurements wouldn't nec- agree on values." • Students shall hace opportunities to ap- tivities. tendance were in complete agreement essarily reflect the district's performance. Mr. Smith said he feels there are some preciate and develop skill in the fine, per- • Students shall interact cooperatively over the plan. "It's not dear that you can come up with generally accepted values in society, such forming and practical arts, with respect for the rights of all persons Among the provisions, students would a number that means doing a good job in as respect of private and public property, • Students shall demonstrate the ability and with an appreciation for diversity. be required to develop measurable skills education," he said. He cited other factors, honesty and not cheating in class. to think logically and critically, to engage • Students shall develop confidence and in several academic areas and encouraged such as attracting good personnel, as posi- The school board is inviting the public in reasoning, and to analyze ptoblerns and skill in articulating and expressing ideas to participate in public service, learn to act tive indicators. to contribute its input on the objectives at reach objective conclusions. and feeling effectively through reading, responsibly toward the environment, ap- "Many of our graduates are majoring in the next meeting Dec. 1. A final reading of • Students shall develop a positive sense writing, and speaking. preciate diversity and develop self-worth. English in college. To me, that means we the goals has been slated for next month. of self-worth, an understanding of one's • Students shall demonstrate and aware- ( 'I would like to make a goal that all do a good job in teaching English," he • • • abilities, acceptance of the dignity of work, ness of modern technology and related children achieve a certain level in a for- added. Student outcome goals for the Westfield and the commitment to achieving one's practical applications. eign language," said Superintendent Mark Robert Jeffrey Schundler, a parent, Public Schools: potential. • Students shall develop an under- Smith. questioned a provision in the list of goals • Students shall acquire measurable • Students shall develop an under- standing and responsibility toward protect- Board member Michael Fox, however, that calls for students to demonstrate the skills in reading, writing, mathematics and standing and demonstrate the application (Please turn to page A-?) Heffernan paints a touch of France at Chez Catherine By ELIZABETH QROMEK through the "window" actually exists, ac- cording to the artist, adding that he based THE RECORD the structure on a house he saw in a mag- Frequenting a great restaurant should azine. The rest of the view is a French take you away from the ordinary, com- garden reminiscent of a Monet painting. monplace reality of daily life. Ms. Alexandrou wanted to change the Thanks to artist David Heffernan, dining atmosphere of the downstairs area. Be- at Chez Catherine does that. Unless, that cause the room does not have any archi- is, your daily world includes n garden in tectural windows, the painted one finally Provence, France. gives the room a view, she said. She is so Hie recently-completed nmrak by Mr. pleased with the results, she intends to Heffernan in the downstairs dining area of have the upstairs also painted with the the restaurant have transformed the art same theme after the holidays. deco designed space into a room resem- Chez Catherine has had the art deco bling a French cottage. The trompe l'ocil, decor for about eight years and, prior to which means to trick the eye, artwork sim- that, a country farm look for five years. ulates both the interior of the cottage and "It's more personal. It brings out my the view out the window. Mediterranean blood, I'm half French and The artist worked for about four months half Greek," Ms. Alexandrou said. SHARON WILSON/THE RECORD on the project. While he has been painting She also credits her sous chef, Jeff Rust, Oorta and David Heffernan pose before a mural which was recently painted on a wall at Chez Catherine's on North since he was a child, this is the first "com- for his help in the project. Avenue. Mr. Heffernan created the mural which is designed to make the restaurant resemble a French cottage. mercial space" he has worked in. Ho and "He is an asset for me, the reason why I restaurant owner Catherine Alexandrou can concentrate on the redecorating is his created the concept help in the kitchen," Ms. Alexandrou said. The artwork includes the unl] winch i •, ,i oil pointing on canvas. is more in the graphic arts field, Mr. Hef- "Working with Catherine was wonderful. Mr. Rust is also enthusiastic about the painted with the window, as wi-ll .>:, ullicr If it is cured for properly, it will last as fernan said this project made him fi>el like We talked about what we wanted to see, a new decor. walls and doors which are p.unU'd :;<> they It me as any other nil painting, It will need a painter. country home in France," Mr. Heffernan "It's almost like walking into a whole look like they have wainst.vt.jiij! nr are to be i-K'aned in about 40 or ,'iO years, the said. new restaurant It would be the room I'd panelled wood doors. Mr. Hrll'ernan paint- artist said. "I like the fact that it i:; so public, people The garden cottage that is visible want to eat in," Mr. Rust said. ed the walls with the same paint used Tor Be< "Kise most of the other work he does can see it," Mr. Hetfeman said. Decals helping police in battle Elizabeth rehab will fill against borough carjackings Mount Laurel obligation n By ELIZABETH QROMEK to Garden State Kernes, l c Coun- By EUZABETH GROMEK auto. An officer can pull over a car for they are driving the car, CapUiin McCabe cilwoman Margaret Sur noted that the ser- speeding, driving while intoxicated, no THE RECORD TIIE RECORD said. vice had not been entirely acceptable in lights or an illegal turn, and other various The Westfield police have issued alxiut The Town Council moved ahead with a cases ol cleaning up road kill. The delay in . With automobile breakins becoming reasons. But sometimes officers can tell 100 decals since the program started about plan to fulfill Westfield's Mount Laurel ob- the time allowed the animal remains to be prevalent throughout Central and North- something is up, although there may not a year ago. However, there has lx?en in- ligation by passing a resolution to pay the run over countless times ern New Jersey, the Westfield Police De- be any concrete reason, according to West- creased interest in security in the last few city of Elizabeth over $300,000, However, Garden State Kennels was the only bidder for the contract. The cost for partment continues to take steps to com- field Police Captain Owen McCabe. weeks. Through the regional contribution act. the bat the problem. "They know if something appears suspi- town will bo paying for the rehabilitation of their services .s $18.500. which is $500 The Department currently participates cious," CapUiin McCabe said. "Sometimes "When something tragic happens, it more than last ye.T grabs people's attention," Captain McCaU1 i7 housing units in Elizabeth, which is equal in a program with the New Jersey State it's case of an officer saying, There's to the number of units that could be built on Councilman Ken Mat'Ritchir questioned Police designed to help fight car thefl. The something there." said, referring to the recent rash ol' car- Westfield s still-undeveloped Ewan tract of the current actions of trio fire department and the zoning officers conducting (ire in- system, called the Combat Auto Theft Captain McCabe was quick to add, how- jackings. land The developer of the land will Lie pay- spections ol homes on Boulevard While (CAT) program, involves placing a decal on ever that suspicions and feelings do not Westfield officers have yet to recover ing for four units.

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