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SAM Thursday, November 3,1994 Even1 Thurulay 232-4407 FORTY CENTS TION WILL BE CONDUCTED NEXT TUESDAY —ambent Mayor Boothe, First Ward Councilman LaPorta Vie For Mayoralty, as 17,803 Citizens Are Registered to Cast Ballots Airs. Gail Vernick, a Republican, Squares Off Against Democrat William L. Brennan in the First Ward As Land Use Over Ewan Tract Heats Up That Race; Councilman Jenkins Faces Challenge in Third Ward From John J. Walsh

•y PAUL J. PEYTON State Assembly in November of that Specially Written for TV Wii&tU lemder year. A 35-year resident of Westfield, When Westfield voters go to the Mayor Boothe had been a Council- polls this Tuesday, November 8, they man since 1980. As a Councilman, he will decide the race for mayor and chaired all of the governing body's who will represent the First and Third committees. Ward on the Town Council. The Re- He has been an attorney with the publicans now maintain a 7-2 major- American Cyanamid Company since ity on the Town Council. 1966. Mayor Boothe has been man- Incumbent Republican Mayor Gar- ager of the company's Trademark land C. "Bud" Boothe, Jr. is being and Copyright Law Department for opposed this year by Democratic First the past 20 years. His wife, Mrs. Gail Ward Councilman Anthony M. Boothe, is a mathematics teacher at LaPorta in his quest for a second Westfield High School. They have three-year term. Councilman LaPorta three grown children. was first elected to the To wn Council Mayor Boothe is a graduate of in 1992. Princeton University and Harvard In the First Ward, Republican, Mrs. Law School. Gail Vernick, is opposed by Demo- Among his accomplishments as crat, William L. Brennan. Incumbent Mayor, he lists his leadership in hold- Garland C. "Bud" Boothe, Jr.* Anthony M. LuPorla Mrs. Gail Vernick William I,. Hnnnan REPUBLICAN Republican Third Ward Councilman, REPUBLICAN DEMOCRAT DEMOCRAT ing down the tax increase in Westfield First Ward Councilwoman Gary G. Jenkins, faces the Demo- this year to only four percent, mostly Mayor Mayor First Ward Councilman cratic challenger, John J. Walsh, in due to the need for additional funds his quest for a third term. resulting from last winter's 27 snow Second Ward Councilman James storms. J. Gruba and Fourth Ward Council- The Mayor was President of the man Michael E. Panagos, both Re- Senior Citizens Housing committee . publicans, are unopposed in their bids during the planning, financing and for reelection. start-up of the first senior housing According to the Town Clerk Mrs. project on Boynton Avenue in 1986. Joy C. Vreeland, there are 17,803 He also chaired a committee which registered voters in Westfield for this studied and implemented the financ- year's election. The breakdown is ing and construction of the second 5,321 Republicans, 3,500 Democrats senior citizen housing project cur- and 8,982 independents. rently under construction. Election polls throughout the state During his tenure on the Town will b» open from 7 a.m. until 8 p.m. Council, he ted the effort to pre>£rve> A<*Mf>te» KMtafof faMtag fUm the downtown-«re» which included' appears on the inside of this issue. Westfield's acceptance into the na- Mr. Boothe was named Mayor on tional MainStreet program. Just re- January 1,1991 by the Town Council cently, the mayor appointed the Task after former Mayor Richard H. Bag- Force on Parking to work with James J. Gruba* Gary G. Jenkins* •Incumbent John J. Walsh Michael E. 1'anaKos* DEMOCRAT ger resigned and was elected to the Westfield MainStreet program. REPUBLICAN REPUBLICAN REPUBLICAN Second Ward Councilman Third Ward Councilman Third Ward Councilman Fourth Ward Councilman Mayor Boothe led the effort to have the State Department of Transpira- Ewan Tract Development tion replace the Tuttle Parkway League Debate for Town Candidates Bridge. Construction is expected to begin in June of 1995. In addition, he Given a Real Big Boost has pushed for getting transportation officials to move on solving the Became a Very Raucous Confrontation i Senate Lets Developers Have a Two-Year Reprieve Westfield traffic circle problems and on getting acceptable improvements Audience Was Made Up Largely of the Politically Committed On Wetlands Restrictions; Final Approval Expected to the train station. By PAUL J. PEYTON He also has been instrumental in By JEANNE WHITNEY cated near the center of the Ewan planning for and implementing com- Speaking in alphabetical order for of their qualifications for public ser- Socially Written lor nt WeifieU U**r Tract, would be susceptible to a 50- Specially Wrimn/ar The «ettf,ld Leader the opening statements, Republican vice. Mr. Brennan, a lawyer,describcil The Lexington Heights develop- puters in the Police Department, at Lights,camera, action! That's what foot buffer zone. This would elimi- the Public Works Department, at the Mayor Garland C. "Bud" Boothe, Jr. himself as a newcomer to Westfield ment, also known as the Ewan Tract, nate a number of the lots, creating far the audience got at the Candidates' emphasized leadership, experience from Rutherford, where he said he was given a big boost last week when Westfield Memorial Library and in Night debate sponsored by the League less revenue and ratables for the town. Town Hall. and town pride. Democratic candi- had been a Recreation and Police the State Senate approved a measure Environmental groups reportedly of Women Voters of the Westfield date for mayor and First Ward Coun- Commissioner. He also said he had that will extend the issuance of per- Mayor Boothe was a representa- Area on Thursday night. have taken issue with the legislation tive on and later Chairman of the cilman Anthony M. LaPorta, opened been a prosecutor with the Brooklyn mits to developers by two years. at the state level with someadvocates Playing to a standingTrooin-only with, "I love Weslfield" and went on District Attorney's office. A land sale in September attracted Union County Solid Waste Advisory crowd under television's white hot saying it could threaten endangered Board from 1981 through 1987. He to describe his desire to lead the town Mr. Brennan asked the crowd to little interest due to new and more and protected species that use wet-: lights and three cameras, Westfield into the next century. He pointed to "listen to why I want to volunteer lor stringent environmental restrictions has served as a Commissioner on the mayoral andcouncilmaniccandidates land area. Union County Utilities Authority his efforts with Spring Clean-up Day a thankless job with no pay." that were to have gone into affect at, However, a lobbyist for the build-. in the First and Third Wards trans- and the town's system of buying in- Mrs. Vernick, a 20-year resident of the end of the year. since 1986. formed (he Council Chambers into ers said over 115 building projects As a member of the Town Council, surance. The office of mayor is a two- West field, described her education in The Town Council elected to de- could face cancellation should the the setting for perhaps one of the year lerm as are the council terms. nursing and human resource man- Mr. LaPorta has served the past two liveliest political events the town has velop the 10-acre Ewan Tract into 19 permit extension act not be passed by Candidates for Councilman agement. She said she was founder building lots this past summer. At the years as Chairman of the Solid Waste seen in years, if not ever. the full Legislature. Committee. He is a member of the LaPorta's First Ward council seat, and President of the Union County first land sale, only one of nine lots The bill now moves into the State Obeying debate rules of timed, Republican, Mrs. Gail Vernick, and sectpr of The American Diabetes offered in the auction was sold. In Public Works Committee and the three-minute opening statements, Democrat, William L. Brennan, spoke C0miNU£DONPllGE14 addition, two of the three lots on COMMUEDMrMOEM two-minute closing statements and Columbus Avenue were sold. The one-to-two-minule answers to ques- one lot in the Lexington Heights sub- tions from aclamoring crowd, candi- division that was sold fronted on Pros- Town Workers Join Union dates took the opportunity to show Council Delays Action pect Street. what they were made of. Audience Members of the Town Council and applause, groans and laughter pro- officials have indicated they would Following 29-4 Tally vided the soundtrack. anticipate much more interest in the On one occasion, moderator Mrs. On Animal Control Pack lots, if the added restrictions were First Time Town Hall Employees Will Be Represented JudyAlbers, from the Summit League Firm Had Charged Hillside Man With Killing Rat eliminated and the starting bids were ofWomen Voters, threatened to eject lowered. By PAUL J.PEYTON which they will put forward to the town," an audience member from the room By PAUL J. PEYTON Specially Written far The Wei field Under year ago. Mrs. Sur said she was con- Officials explained over the sum- he said. when he interrupted the speakers. J/'c< iittlv yvnuni fur The Wrsifirhl I r.i.lri cerned the firm wascliminating pan ol its mer that development of those lots Town employees voted 29-4 on Octo- Other employees covered by a union The League of Women Voters bills The Town Council has decided not to service. The company's recall hid was which border along the wetlands, lo- ber 20 to join Local No. 1040 of the include 33 Public Works employees itself as national, nonpartisan organi- take action at its November 'J regular $17.000 vcrsus$2l. 600 forCarden Stale. Communication Workers of America, which are represented by the Teamsters zation, dedicated to voter registra- meeting on awarding a contract lo the Last year, she noted, the company's hid DEADLINES HELP marking the first time that workers within Union, 36 to 38 firemen which are cov- tion and promoting informed voting. Associated Humane Societies of Newark was over $30.IX)0. Westfield's administration offices have ered by the Firemen's Mutual Benevo- for providing animal control services. Third Ward Councilman Gary G. been covered by a union. No one heard new issues raised Second Ward Councilman. Mrs. Mar- PAPERS SERVE YOU during the question-and-answer pe- Jenkins s;iid he would like to schedule n Accordingto Edward A. Gottko.Town garet C. Sur. said she wanted to learn meeting of the Public Safety Committee, Those preparing press releases for Administrator, the workers filled out cards riod. Seated on opposite sides of the more nbout (he firm before proceeding submission to The Westfield Leader or Polling Places Told of which he is Chairman, for the sole with the local which stated their interest dais, the camps were divided along with a vole on :i contract. While not purpose of discussing Ihc issue of Ihe sale The Times are reminded all copy should in having the union represent them. The predictable Democratic and Repub- pleased with Garden State Kennels in be in the hands of the Editor at SO Elm On Page 44 of cigarettes to those under the age of 18 union in turn contacted the Public Em- lican Party lines. Some expressed Stirling, the firm currently contracted to which is illegal in the M;ik\ Street, Westfield, by 4 p.m. on the ployees Relations Commission, known do such services. Councilwoman Sur Friday before the Thursday on which lent Association and 58 members oAhc surprise and even dismay over the The councilman said a problem not as PERC. which notified officials of a heated repartee that emerged during wanted to contact customers of the New- only exists with vending machine sales they wish it to appear. public hearing which was held in Sep- Police Department which are members of the Policemen's Benevolent Associa- theone-hour-and-40-minute session. ark company. hut at a convenience stores. He ;isked that Leader releases also may be mailed tember. The issue of establishing a county- tion. In the face of opposition campaign CONTINUED OHPAGE24 to Post Office Box 250, Westfield, At the hearing the town approved a list wide run animal shelter has been the 07091, and Times releases to Post Of- of SO employees, both full- and part-time, Mr. Gollko noted that the firemen's rhetoric, impeccably groomed candi- contract expires on December 31 while subject of informal meetings between a fice Box 368, Scotch Plains, 07076, to to be covered by the union. These work- dates took off eye glasses, turned to number of Union County communities meet the above requirements. ers include civilians in the Police and Fire the policemen's pack expires on Decem- the cameras and hunkered down to Our Largest Issue ber 31, 1995. The public works contract including Westfield. Scotch Plains and For events which happen the week- Departments in addition to employees in respond. Fanwood. end prior to publication, press releases was recently ratified. In Over 105 Years the Public Works Department, at the Mayor Garland C. "Bud" Boolhe, Jr. This issue of The Westfield should reach the Editor by Monday of Board of Health and in the Recreation suggested that Counci Iwonian Sur might the week of publication at 10 a.m. Department. want lo check with officials of the other Leader, founded in 1890, is the Obituaries will be taken until Tues- Mr. Gottko said the new union leaves towns, including Mountainside Mayor largest the newspaper haseverpub- day nt S p.m. approximately 30 to 34 town employees Robert F. Vigliatiti to find out about the lishcd. Sparked by a healed cam- For events which are planned weeks not covered by a union. Department and reputation of Associated Humane Soci- paign for Mayor and two races for or months in advance, we encourage division heads, appointed officials, cross- ety. Town Council, interest over the submission of stories as early as pos- ing guards, etc., are not represented by BALLOT Town Attorney Charles H. Brandt school bonding proposal and gen- sible prior to (he event. the union. noted the firm is the same one which eral advertiser support, this edition The above deadlines are meant to "We have to wait until such time as the brought cruelty to animal charges against enable us to prepare your copy care- is being sent to every home in union organizes and picks its officers, a Hillside man for killing a rate. town. —The Publisher. fully. bargaining unit and lists their demands With the reduction in its bid from a Discriminating Filmgoers Read Popcorn Every Week, See Page 37 Page 2 Thursday, November 3,1994 Voting Hours for Bond Referendum To Remain 1 to 9 p.m. on December 13 Westfield School Officials Cite Lack of Poll Workers As Motion to Expand Times Is Defeated by Board By ELLEN RADIN additional workers could be found in ti me, lighting will consist of a retrofit of ap- l Wnmnfai Tit WnifitUUadir despite Mrs. Patsuris' statement that she proximately 7,550 lighting fixtures and Voting hours Tor the school bond issue was in the process of recruiting workers 4,875 new fixtures. referendum on Tuesday, December 13, herself. Dr. Rader said Scallop Thermal Man- will remain at I to 9 p.m. and lighting in Dr. Robert C. Rader, Assistant Super- agement, Inc., a subsidiary of the Public the schools will be upgraded as aresullof intendent inCharge of Business and Board Service Electric and Gas Company, will action taken at a special meeting of the Secretary, added that reprinting adver- perform a detailed engineering analysis. Westfield Board of Education on No- tisements and other election literature The board will also sign an energy vember 1. The board also began discus- would cost thousands of dollars. savings purchase agreement with Public sions of the process of developing the Both Dr. Smith and Dr. Rader said Service Conservation Resources Corpo- 1995-19% budget. prospective poll workers would have to ration, an engineering procurement and Board members, William J. Sweeney, apply through the proper channels. They construction agreement with Scallop Robert H. Flast, Thomas Madaras and said a list of applicants from a citizen was Thermal and a municipal lease and op- Dr. B. Carol Molnar, voted in favor of a not sufficient. Dr. Smith expressed con- tion agreement. The lease was designated cern at having a poll worker with a par- a "qualified tax-exempt obligation" un- motion extending the voting hours. Board der the Internal Revenue Code. members, Mrs. Susan Jacobson, Mrs. ticular opinion on the issue in question. Susan Pepper, Mrs. Eileen Satkin and Board Attorney William D. Peek According to information provided by Mrs. Dariclle Walsh, voted against the pointed out any irregularity in the elec- Dr. Rader, the total first year savings for extended hours. Board member Mrs. tion could impair the salability of the the project would be $140,141. This con- Melbu Nixon was absent. bond, require an act of the State Legisla- sists of annual electric savings of $98,850, Mrs. Kate Patsuris of Lawrence Av- ture to validate the election or result in a annual maintenance savings of $9,361 enue had strongly'urged the board lo also lawsuit by a citizen unhappy with the and a subsidy payment by Public Service open the polls from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Mrs. election results. Conservation of $31,930. Palsuris pointed out that for this election, Mrs. Patsuris was so upset by the dis- The positive cash flow over 10 years. cussion and vote thai she left the meeting, Dr. Rader said, would be $ 1,138,115. ClMaJc Blulto lor Th« tWHWI LMdw unlike those held in the spring, there TIME NOW, SCENES THEN...7"** Westfield Leader Is offering to new tubtcrlber*, without charge, a 19M caltadar would be limited daylight hours. as she later said, "precipitously." In terms of the budget, Mrs. Jacobson began the discussion on the 1995-1996 featuring scenes or Weslfleld from the lau 19th and eariy zeth ceDluriet. Printed In burgundy Ink on Ivory-colored alack, Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Mark "I think they are thwarting the demo- the calendar, opened up, is one foot wide and one and a half feet deep. The scene* were taken from poet card* in the C. Smith, staled that one of the difficul- cratic process," Mrs. Patsuris told The budget by outlining the process. The staff first will present budget requests and es- collection of Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Lipson of Westfleld who have amaited hundreds of card* about the town. Setae of ike ties i n extending the voting hours was the WestfieldLeaderyesttrday morning. "For structures stand, others have been remodeled to the point where the original It not recogniiaWe, white other* have •*«• lack ot poll workers. Thedistrict was still people who represent an educational sys- timates. The board's Finance Committee next consider the staff's work, public demolished. "Some of the panaromas are nothing short of breath-taking," laid Kurt C. Bauer, rubuaher of Th* Uader,. short three workers for the 1 p.m. to 9 tem to block the democratic process is a who wrote the descriptions in the calendar. "We are deeply appreciative of the wide wpport Ffti f iad»rhailn town. Thai p.m. hours. The extended hours would comments and board parameters. The poor example to set for our children." third step will be the board's adoption of fall, we broke all records for editorial and advertising contenL" The cakndar don not coniaiaadvertiaiag. Shown tookiag require an additional 50 workers, he said. a tentative budget which will be sent to over the first copies of the calendar in the offices or The Leader are, left to right, Robert P. Yeager, owner of Union County Dr. Smith also said he did not think School officials noted the upgraded the County Superintendent of Schools Printing Company of Scotch Plains, for many years located in Westfleld, printer* of the calendar; Mr. Bauer and Town for state approval. The public would then Historian Ralph H. Jones. Please see Page 19 for details. vote on the current expense portion of the budget and capital improvement if they services wherever possible. Dr. Smith at the high school, the appointment of . per and Mrs. Jacobson will meet with the are included. responded the district was already doing Brian La Fontaine as Ice Hockey Coach Junior Woman's Club. many of the things Mrs. Zeitchick recom- and the change from half-time to full- • On Wednesday,;November 9, Dr. Mr. Sweeney pointed out part of the mended. time of Miss Lori Pylkowski as resource Smith will meet with VVcstficlii realtors. difficulty in formulating a budget was the Neil Sheflin of Prospect Avenuestated center teacher at Tamaquos School. All • On Tuesday, November 15, Mrs. ever-increasingexpenditu res for teacher's the board should not automatically as- personnel matters passed unanimously Walsh and Dr. Smith will speak at the salaries and benefits and the costs of sume that Westfield residents were un- except that Mr. Madaras voted against Westfield Rotary Club. special education. The school district, willing to pay more to maintain or in- the guidance appointment. He did not • On Thursday, November 17, the constrained by state and federal law, la- crease educational programs. state his reasons. bor demands and, of course, public opin- Newcomers Club will hear about the pro- Donald Carvillc pointed out it would According to Board President, Mrs. posal. ion, has relatively little control over these indeed be ironic if the town built addi- areas, he said. Susan il. Pepper, board members or ad- • On Monday, November 21, parents MEAT; tional classrooms and then did not have ministrators will meet with the public to of pre-school children will be invited to m* Ag«d Club StMk* Dr. Smith added that teacher's salaries the teachers to staff them. discuss the board's proposed bond refer- session at the Wilson School.. Italian Sausage (MMM* or hot) had doubled from 1982 to 1992, largely In other business, Dr. Smith, as part of endum as follows: Officials noted there may be additional Frank's Fimout Ground Chuck 3 due to a law signed by then Governor his superintendent's report, presented a • OnTucsday,Novembers,Mrs.Pep- meetings scheduled. Thomas H. Kean which raised the state video tape which was shown to the required minimum salary from $7,500 to accreditors from the Middle Atlantic $18,500. Stales Association of Schools and Col- FRESH S . Mrs. Alice Hunnicott of Stanley Oval Fresh Caught Tuna Steaks leges. stated she was in the process of preparing The tape pointed out fourof five gradu- Larga Lemon Sol* a package of information about special ates take four years of mathematics, and Live Maim Lobstara (iv«lb. Avg.) education. She asked the board to heed two-thirds of them have at least four Largar Siza* Available the parents of special education pupils, years of a foreign language. because "we are the professionals in re- While the accreditation report had not gard to our children." yet been received, Dr. Smilh said, it was Mrs. Barbara Zietchick of Norgate expected to be "somewhat critical of the FRESH PRODUCE: stated money could perhaps be saved if high school facility." Idaho Baking Potatoaa, the administration was housed in school In personnel matters, the board ap- Red * Goldan Dallcioui Appkts. buildings, and if administrators also taught proved the appointment of Mrs. Joan Sweat Ripe Cornice Pears classes. She also favored privatization of Henderson as Coordinator of Guidance FROZEN FOOD/OF Dannon Frozen Low Fat Yogurt (AH flavor.). Nabisco Rltz Crackers (16 o*.) ************* Raguiar and Low Sodium ;..;-.-:; Brick Oven Baled rtaton and I PAPEIM NOW OPEN SUNDAY 9 AM- 5 P.M PIZZA H|n . 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MacRitchie Anne & William Shepherd Paid lot by Ftltnds of Garland 'BuiT Boothe; Petar Anidmw, Treasurer, 17 SloneWgh Part, WosUietd, NJ 07090 Page 4 Thursday, November 3,1994 Some Study Is Required to Understand Bond Proposal and Alternatives to It The Official Newspaper of the Town of Westfield and the County of Union — Established 1890 — With So Much Time Devoted to the Debating of the Topic It's Surprising Member of Ihe New Jersey Press Association • Member of the National Newspaper Association • Second Class Postage Paid at Wesifidd, New Jersey So Little Was Learned; School Board Members Should Have Created Choices For the Voters and Explained What Is Gained and What Is Given Up THE TIMES Official Newspaper of the Township of Scotch Plains and the Borough of Fanwood Against what financial backdrop should taxpayers of which are used for general instruction. Within that 87, — Established 1959 — couch their decision about the proposed bond issue at three are devoted solely to the teaching of art and music. Second Class Postage Paid at Scotch Plains, New Jersey the upcoming Tuesday, December 13 special school At the roughly 100 rooms in Edison and Roosevelt, 11 election? are devoted solely to the instruction of art and music. West field's tax base is not growing in any meaningful That's 14 rooms so far. The other eight could be created THELEADER THE TIMES SUBSCRIPTIONS way, state aid for Westfield will likely decline as New P.O. Box 250 P. O. Box 368 $16.00 a Year in County by increasing class size at the two intermediate schools 50 Kim Street, Westfield, N.J. 07091 Scotch Plains, N.J. 07076 $20.00 a Year Out of County Jersey must, under court order, equalize spending in its from the now approximately 20.S students per class to 232-4407 232-4407 $14.00 College Subscription school districts in coming years; the municipal "float" between 24 or 25 students per class and be within the and the resultant interest accumulation is ending and a self-imposed classroom size limit of the school board. new teachers' contract looms. All of this is not encour- Hence, 22 classrooms would be made available al- Kurt C. Bauer Mrs. Kathleen G. Norman Mrs. Katherine E. Bauer aging news. PUBLISHER ADVERTISING MANAGER ASSOCIATE PUBUSHEtt most immediately and would require negligible ex- At the same time, there is some overcrowding at pense for conversion, since they are already classrooms Paul J. Peyton Michael J. Petriano, 3rd several of the elementary schools, and the prospect that of more-or-less general instruction. Under this sce- MANAGING £13/70* ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT within five years, enrollment in the primary schools will nario, the classrooms are available now, although all 22 increase by roughly 400 students. We feel the predic- of them will not be needed until the 1998-1999 school Jeffrey L. Bauer Mrs. Joanna Marsh Carmelo Montalbano tions, and they are just that, estimates, by the demogra- year when all 400 of the estimated increase in elemen- DIRECTOR OF SAl£S ADVERTISING SALES COMPTROLLER AND PUBLISHER pher hired by the school are probably on the money. tary school enrollment could have materialized. Bringing the Elm Street and Lincoln Schools up to It should be noted further that as the enrollment snuff to meet state standards we are told by the architec- bubble passes through the intermediate schools, the For His Years of Devotion to Westfield, tural consultant hired by the school board would be too board would have the option of returning fifth-grade expensive. We did not do our own study on this matter students to the elementary schools, if the predictions for and do not have the expertise in this field to do so. We a decline or leveling off of enrollment made by the We Support Mayor Boothe for Reelection accept the judgment of that professional; it, too, is demographer are realized. I f you were gi ven the job of selecting for endorsement the demeans all those who have served in the past. What's more, probably on the money. Also, since the demographer feels this is an enroll- candidates for Mayor and Councilman for the Town of there is no reason to ask a question like this one when there is We have been told by Dr. Mark C. Smith, our Super- ment bubble, there is some doubt whether the class- Westfield, how would you go about it? What standards would no evidence of wrongdoing or a backdrop against which to intendent of Schools, that should all the fifth graders be rooms can be put up quickly enough to house the added you sci ? justify such a smearing interrogatory. Does Mr. LaPorta have sent to Roosevelt and Edison Intermediate Schools that students. This is not an easy job because you are dealing with the something to hide? Docs the Publisher of The Y/estfield more money would have to be spent on the conversion Even more problematic is what to do with the added feelings of six persons who have put a lot of time and not Leader? Questions like this should never be used. of those two structures than would be required to add 22 inconsiderable money into their races. The Mayor never asked such a damaging question of classrooms after the bubble bursts. rooms to the various elementary schools. What about the busing factor? This, we feel, is a First off. The Westfield Leader recognizes that more lime Councilman LaPorta. This intermediate school alternative, said to have mill money was put into these races in Westfield this fall than In the Candidates' Night sponsored by the Westfield Area canard, a false issue, because they are very, very few pmhably has been expended in several such races in the past League of Women Voters, Councilman LaPorta stated the been investigated by the school board and our system's students who would live beyond the two-mile limit combined. This newspaper also feels it is a good thing to have Mayor had missed two meetings on an important topic, with administrators and their consultants to some degree, has from either of the two intermediate schools. What ever choices in each race. the clear implication that Mayor Boothe was at fault some- some assumptions built into it. First, all the fifth graders the very small number of students outside this limit We also note that, by and large, most of the candidates and how, or lazy. have to be sent to those two schools, curricula changes could be retained in a couple of fifth-grade classrooms their supporters conducted themselves fairly well. There were The Mayor had previously told him he had an important were not really delved into, that the board's self-im- sited at the appropriate elementary schools to insure no sonic lapses, however, and we shall deal with these later on. business trip to take. When Councilman LaPorta stated this, posed policy of having class sizes ranging from 18 to 25 he knew the reason why Ihe Mayor was not in attendance at student would have to be bused, especially considering The first and, we feel very strongly, the most important students must be maintained. the small geographical size of our town and the cost of sundard to select all candidates fur public office in town is: those two meetings. Mayor Boothe called Councilman Over the years, quite a few mistakes have been made. What have they done for Wcslfield? In other words, what is LaPorta's statement "n cheap shot." We agree with that such busing. there exact record of service to volunteerorganizations nnd on assessment. Grant School was sold for $ 1 in the late 1980s, and that The average size of elementary classrooms system- public bodies? Mayor Boothe is an honors graduate of both Princeton caused the roughly $500,000 to be spent adding class- wide is between 22 and 23, using this year's just- Using this standard, there is not one person now in govern- University and Harvard Law School. He writes to us very rooms onto Washington School. Earlier, both the Elm certified figures, with averages higher at some of the six mental service in Westfield who has done more good for this well, as does Councilman LaPorta, but the real difference is Street and Lincoln Schools ceased containing class- schools, since students are not even spread out over the town than Mayor Garland C. "Bud" Boolhe, Jr. Cataloguing Mayor Boolhe knows when to stop politicking. rooms for the instruction of elementary school-aged system. Franklin School is the most crowded, it would all i>l Ins contributions to this town would be the subject of an Mayor Boolhe doesn't carry political issues toevery public children. State law mandates that once a school is shut appear, and its situation would be relatively easy to cure extended essay, but whether he was involved with athletics, meeting he attends, and very rightly so. He reserves other down for three years, should it be opened at some time because Roosevelt is so close for fifth graders to attend. senior citizens, public citizens drives, (he Jaycees or Ihe sorts of public service comments for civic organizations and thereafter, then all state codes have to be met in full. various committees of the Town Council, he has given his all ceremonial duties. Franklin also had the largest increase in students of all to this town — for one dollar a year. We know there are a lot of voters out there mad about the This is not the case should the schools remain open, the six elementary schools this year, 25. We know for a fact that he works late into the night to mess in Washington, but Wcslfield is not Washington. There to some degree. Presumably, some board members and System wide, if one were to use the 14 classrooms perform his duties for council and for many civic organiza- arc no bloated bureaucracies at Town Hall, no pork barrels, no certainly the administrators knew this. now used for art and music in the elementary schools tions. He also has to work daily, heading the patent and posh offices and no salaries for elected officials. In other Just a few years ago, First Ward Councilman Norman and the two intermediate schools, the average class- trademark department for American Cyanamid. words, our town is pretty much the way it should be. N. Greco and The Westfield Leader led a drive to keep room size in the system could be taken from the present There are a host of ceremonial duties as well: Signing Councilman LaPorla complains about too many things. Roosevelt School open when there were moves afoot on 22 to 23 to between 18 and 19, give or take a bit. proclamations, for example, for the county tour of historic Take Ihe leaf program, for instance. The employees of our the school board to consider its closing. In this way, the $6 million for classrooms could be buildings just recently, or attending meetings to assure Public Works Department make two complete sweeps through Anticipating school enrollments is an essential func- publicity for volunteer organizations, such as the 25th anni- town. If they miss a street, and they very rarely do, you can call saved. versary of the Neighborhood Council, also recently. A the department and tell them. They will come back. tion of every school board. Taking care of that function Voters should also realize there is a price to pay for couple of authors of letters to the editor have been critical of If there arc still leaves left behind, then a resident or his has been poor, at best. this saving. This means, in sending fifth-grade students Ihe mayor for his many pictures in the paper and his ceremo- gardener can put them in clear plastic bags and the employees As long as we are discussing errors of judgment, two to the two intermediate schools, there would be no nial functions. return just to your house, i I'you arc the only one on your block, more should be noted. The original decision to hold the classrooms in either the six elementary or two interme- We would remind everyone these efforts are requested by to pick up the bags. That's valet service leaf removal, al- election in the dead of winter on January 31 was diate schools devoted to the instruction of art and music, an army of civic organizations, and while it might appear though it does require some effort on the part of residents, as changed after an editorial in The Leader pointed out this and that materials and equipment used for the instruc- unimportant to some people sometimes, see how their altitude it should. , . ...,,.t. was no time to compel the voters to go to polls, since tions of these subjects would have to be taken through changes when it involves their organization. All of these Should we use jvacuum units? That was suggested by responsible citizens feel a necessity to do SQ. The school ceremonial functions arc a very important part of being Councilman LaPorta, but those in the know are aware they are the halls to the classrooms to be used for their instruc- board ri ghted that decision hopefully in some small part tion, as is the practice now in some of the schools. mayor, and I am sure Mayor Boothe, at this point, would wish of no use when thejeaves are wet. Councilman LaPorta didn't due to the editorial to the new date of December 13. for lower of them. know that at the Candidates' Night. His inexperience might Lengthening the school day at the intermediate schools We would select two areas where the Mayor has done so have led to our municipality's purchase of these units which We also feel that lumping the $1.6 million of capital and providing more time slots would aid in scheduling much good. His force and commitment led the erection of the have very limited application. improvements in with the $6 million classroom pro- as well. first Senior Citizens Housing Complex and the second one, How much more are we to spend on this now excellent posal was done to deny to voters greater choice and We are unaware of any studies that show organization due also to his leadership, will be coming on line next year— program which takes away an estimated I3,000cubicyardsof make the classrooms proposal more "saleable" than it of grades in 1-8 and 9-12 or 1-5, 6-8 and 9-12 or any tn aid over 130 elderly in this town who are of limited means. leaves ever year? There is just so much lo spend. would have been had the classrooms proposal stood general variation thereof produces better or worse re- This is an effort stretching over many years on his part, and he Two other matters: Until all bill paying is computerized for alone. didn't get bored or in any manner flag along the way. the town, if a councilman wants to check bill particulars, he sults. We heard no studies cited in the course of debate, We are going to spell out what, we feel, are the two and in the absence of any generally-held opinion by Also as a Vice Chairman of the Union County Utilities has to get them from the Administrator's office. Councilman real choices shortly in this editorial, but voters should Authority, he worked to construct the $300 million incinerator LaPorta could have; instejul he voted against paying the educators, we don't see grade groupings as a deciding along the banks of the Rahway River in Rahway which legitimate bills this town owes on a frequent basis. This is not feel these capital improvements will not be made, if factor. handles the waste of our county's 21 municipalities. petty and political, and he was warned by the other Democrat the bond proposal is defeated. It also should be noted some redistricting will be Union County has only 99 square miles. Without an incin- on council this was not the thing to do. Another bond issue for the $1.6 million can be pre- required under either one of these two options, accord- erator, there would be nowhere to dispose of our rubbish, Councilman LaPorta knows the Quality Education Act of sented to the voters soon after the upcoming December ing to discussions we had with Dr. Robert C. Rader, our except to dump it in other locations in this state or in other 1990 mandates the paying down of about $20 million in 13 vote, should it be necessary. We favor those capital Assistant Superintendent for Business and Board Sec- slates, should it be possible to find such sites. "float" money held by the town for school expenses, yet he improvements and would recommend their passage at railed at other Councilmcn and Mayor for obeying the law, retary, and probably more with the sending of most fifth Because of his and, of course, the work of others, as well, that later date. graders to the intermediate schools. Ilia! incinerator is part of the remedy to vexing pollution saying it was imprudent financially. The real truth is that Since the mistakes have been spelled out in some problems. Forty per cent of all the waste burned at the county former Governor James J. Florio.amcmberofhisown party, We feel voters can vote for either one of these plans, incinerator now comes from Bergen County, so we have passed this law, and, in our opinion, to get back at areas that detail, so should be the pluses. We feel, under the and that either choice is rational, although it puts differ- become part of the solution, through his efforts, to improve didn't support him. Let's face it, the only areas with "floats" leadership of the Board President, Mrs. Susan H. Pep- ent stresses on the matter. our environment on a very broad front. in this stale arc solidly suburban and basically unfriendly per, a great deal of time and effort was taken to provide For some Westfielders living on fixed incomes, or This incinerator has also made possible the reduction of territory to former Governor Florio and his ilk. This is false for public comment, and the board wisely rescheduled simply living on modest means, the $70 or so a year, or fees by pri vatc contractors in Wcslfield and across the county. grandstanding at its worst. the vote to December 13. $ 1,400 or so over the life of the 20-year bonds, means Jusi two events lately of his doing we cite as examples of his Councilman LaPorta has had only one term on council, and As well, many citizens took the time to write to us on something. For others, it does not, and they would stress commitment to purpose. He organized the effort to cite Dr. we, feel that is not sufficient time to learn what you have lo both sides of the matter, and many corresponded with Virginia Apgar, a Westfield native, for her contribution to know to run Westfield. the need for specialized classes for art and music. It great clarity and with good spirit. By the way, and not should be added the figures rise as interest costs do, and pediatrics. Pulling together the officials of the United States This campaign was marked by several foul incidents: The meant as self-congratulation, the huge number of letters Postal Service which placed her face on a 20-cent stamp, civic libclous letttr concerning Mayor Boolhe, Third Ward Coun- they are rising now. Also, not figured in are instruction lenders, physicians and members of her family, a fitting cilman Gary G. Jenkins and thecompany that employs Mayor onthebond proposal, the fal 1 elections and the Strategic costs depending on curricula selection. tribute was accomplished. Boolhe from an opponent of development for the Dunham Plan pushed our printing and composition costs up by If a family sends two children to school in Westfield, The Mayor, between campaigning and working, also had a Tract, the incredible calling of councilmcn around 6 a.m. by about $5,000, so there really is a cost for public debate. the cost to the town is $20,000 a year or so, while the part in OurTuwne: Wesifield's Bicentennial Review produc- a person who went on to support Councilman LaPorta trying Generally, the debate was conducted well and polite- average tax on a home in town is around $6,000. That tii in. adapted by our Town Historian Ralph H. Jones from the lo gel the 6 a.m. starting time for trash haulers to be approved ness was the rule. Two incidents, though, were not so leaves a shortfall of $ 14,000, which is made up by those works iif Robert V. Hoffman, dealing with town tales of and the yelling scene by one Republican supporter at the pleasant. The criticism in one letter of Mrs. Melba S. historic interest and warmth. Candidates' Night. We don't want to see any repeat of this. Nixon, who voted not to schedule a vote before the who do not use the system. While first Ward Councilman Anthony M. LaPorta has We urge Wcslfield Democratic Party Chairman, Lawrence voters on the bonding, saying she was required to toe the Since we as a town have divergent needs, the choice lived in town for about seven years, he has no broad record of A. Goldman, and Westfield Republican Party Chairman, line for the majority opinion after the vote was taken is is a difficult one and varies by perspective. service u> Wcstfickl, although he did contribute to reforming Robert W. Cockren, to tell their troops this sort of behavior is unfair. Further, it was alleged that democracy demands No matter what happens in the bond vote, Westfield insurance practices in the town, if a bit stridently. odious. this. It in no way does. Everyone has their own way of is going to have an excellent school system. Why? Tluit is what has been wrong with Councilman LaPorta's From now on any such similar-behaving person will be thinking and is very much entitled to it. The Leader Because we have good administrators in Dr. Smith and race lor mayor from ihe beginning — a need to put public singled out for comment on this page. We have avoided using doesn't want our board members to be automatons. Dr. Rader; a competent teaching staff and a good plant. ISMICS of concern to the voters in damaging terms. One of his the names up to now, hut we do know who you are. This is fair On average, teachers in our system are paid about laviuitcs was: What is there to hide? warning. One speaker, thinking that board member William J. $62,000 a year with benefits, and we, as a town, spend The answer is simple: There is nothing to hide. No Westfield For his devotion, work and service to Westfield for over 20 Sweeney would vote against the bonding proposal, years, for his good taslc and behavior and for his sense not to $45 million a year to educate around 4,650 students or Councilman or Mayor has ever been convicted of anything. asked him whether he was going to provide money for a little less than $ 10,000 each year. There is both effort There has been an excellent record of service by scores of politicize everything, we would ask our readers to cast their school books. Really, that question is so insulting it is residents to the town, and Ihe asking of such a question ballots, without reservation, for Mayor Boothe. and funds expended here. hard to deal with. As it was, he chose to vote to allow the We hope this editorial gives our readers something to bond proposal to be placed on the ballot. Snide ques- ponder and aids them in reaching a conclusion. tions drive people away from the position of the asker, Mrs. Vernick's Drive to Stop High-Density Housing it should be held in mind. HOW DO WE COME TO OUR THINKING? All this history aside, and since some of these errors Our staff read the demographer's report,th e report of Dr. of judgment cannot be corrected and are the responsibil- Mark C. Smith, Superintendent of Schools, lo the school Over Many Years Earns Her a Place on Council ity of more than just the present board members, where board and other back up materials. Our staff also attended do we go from here and what are the real, and both and wrote about the many meetings of the board on the Mrs. Gail Vernick. the Republican candidate for First Her opponent. Democrat William L.Brenn an, is askilled rational, choices left to the voters? matter. The Publisher also met with Dr. Robert C. Rader, Ward Councilwoman, has been a Weslfield resident for writer, served three years as a councilman in Rutherford At this point, probably just two. One could vote for the Assistant Superintendent for Business and Board Sec- over 20 years, and in that time, as the co-organizer and and also was a member of that community's Downtown retary, and Mrs. Maggie Cimei, the Director of School the bond issue or for this plan: Community Relations. The Leatferis thankful fortheirhelp now President of the Indian Forest'Residents' Associa- Committee. He has clear talents, but unfortunately, he has In the elementary system there are 114 classrooms, 87 tion, she has helped to protect that area from high-density resided in town for so little time that he just doesn't have in understanding this matter. development for low- and moderate-income housing. the experience now with town issues. This doesn't mean he S he helped secure a settlement with the state that avoided won't. this high-density housing in an area, we feel, and the state During the campaign, eight present and former school Few Elected Officials Have Done More Service came to realize, was not suited for that sort of develop- board officials from Rutherford wrote to The Westfield ment. Leader ami others, we are told, interjecting themselves into Mrs. Vernick stuck with that issue for many years and the First Ward campaign. We sec no pertinence in their For Constituents Than Councilman Jenkins helped to bring about its resolution. We can look forward comments to the campaign here. Also, when school bud- lo eventual development of that area for single-family gets are defeated, board of education members can get Third Ward Councilman Gary G. Jenkins and his on the merits of the second complex, expected to be homes that are like those around the Ewan Tract, partially testy. colleague, Kenneth L. MacRitchie, have made a science ready next year for 130 senior citizens of moderate out of constituent service. Nobody has done more for due to her good efforts. I do wish Mr. Brennan would not engage in tpe what-are- income. Mrs. Vernick has shown she can learn quickly, too — by you-hiding routine that Councilman LaPorta has made the Third Ward than Councilman Jenkins — in his four We also like the fact that Councilman Jenkins runs his visiting Maplewoodto see what that community was doing famous and also drop references to Old Boy networks in years on council he has pushed through a host of street own business, a pharmacy in Elizabeth. His business lo insure pedestrian safety. Her visit with the Police Chief commenting about Westfield government. I'm sure mem- and curbing repair projects and playground improve- experience comes in helpful. there led to her Make Westfield Safe Program here. bers of the Republican Party in town could dig up less- ments His opponent, Democrat John J. Walsh, an attorney, Mrs. Vernick was Ihe First President of the Union than-flattering sobriquets for the Democratic establish- He has aided the Manor Park Pool in every way and has lived here such a short time that he doesn't have a County Chapterof the American Diabetes Association and ment in town. Let's forgo the name-calling and concentrate has become something of an expert on Mt. Laurel grasp of town issues yet. her family has participated in many United Fund drives in on the issues. operations and compliance. Mr. Walsh has a pleasant personality, is joining local town. Of the two, we feel Mrs. Vernick is the clear choice now Councilman Jenkins also did buckets of work to organizations and performed well at the Candidates' Mrs. Vernick is a Registered Nurse, one of those who and are confident she will be a warm and friendly person make the second Senior Citizens Complex a reality. Night. His day will come. have dedicated at least part of their lives for the care of on council. By the way, she handled herself very well at the Serving as Vice President of Senior Citizens No. 2 Councilman Jenkins has earned the right to reelec- olhtfiB. That caring would add another dimension to the Westfield Area League of Women Voters Candidates' Development Committee, he steered the project tion, through his good efforts on behalf of Third Ward Town Council. Night. through court challenges successfully and expounded and constituent residents. Thursday, November 3,1994 Page 5 Some Aspects of Student Numbers, Longterm Work for Town: A Standard Use of Classrooms Weren't Studied That Functions to Select Candidates As a board member opposed to the with an assumed range form 20 to 30. Election issues and controversies have mine, but we always put Westfield's best building and bond proposals approved by In 1993-1994, our average was 21.4, filled the editorial pages of Westfield's interests first. Neither of us chose to run a majority of the board, I pledged that I with an actual range from 16 to 26 (three newspapers of late, as they do every fall. a negative or disrespectful campaign. would not lobby against these issues when > classes had 26). At the Franklin School Pumpkin Festival A candidate who is truly interested in To School Board: Don't Bully Us they are brought to the polls in Decem- A 30-plus number was neither offered recently, 1 listened to people speculating the belterment of our town must present ber. However, lobbying for an informed nor considered as an option. An average at the outcome of the upcoming elections both a positi ve outlook and genuine solu- With Shrill, Doomsday Propaganda public is another matter. of 25 was considered with the under- as if they were sporting events. I've no- tions lo whatever concerns their constitu- As I stated at the board table, the facts standing the actual classes would vary in ticed a new strain of "meanness" in many ents present. This differs from the issues Regarding the proposed school bond Some elementary classes will in- before us are that: size based on year to year operating deci- of the letters to the editor in this publica- "manufactured" to spark controversy. sions. referendum: Nothing is certain about the crease to 30 plus. • We have experienced an increase in tion and elsewhere. Westfield residents should take pride outcome for our schools except the atti- • All elementary art and music rooms elementary enrollments, relative to the In voting for the building plan, the What is most distressing to me is the in the fact the so-called "issues" we face tude of our Board of Education and Su- will be eliminated. low enrollments of the late 1980's, though board also approved the "business as abuse that candidates who have volun- seem trivial when compared to other com- perintendent of Schools, Dr. Mark C. • Facilities will continue to deterio- similar to the higher enrollments in the usual" approach lo the handling of in- teered countless hours of time and seem- munities' woes. In the days before the Smith, (hat ruination is the only possible rate. early I980's. creasing enrollments, if they are experi- ingly limitless energy are subjected to. election, take the time to familiarize your- result if the referendum is not passed. • Tuition costs to send special educa- • We have managed lo deal with this enced, for the next three years until the Even more upsetting are the "issues" that self with the outstanding contributions 1 recently attended, with some 90 other tion students out-of-district will increase. increase in a number of conservative and new construction is ready. The irony is are at the center of whatever "controver- by those that have made our town the people, an information meeting organized • Amount of redistricting will in- responsible way. that eliminating an and music rooms and sies" some candidates can conjure up. desirable community it is. letting class sizes increase, an alternative by the Board of Education about the bond crease. • There are a number of pre-kinder- As a former Westfield Town Council Most importantly, separate candidates issue. Dr. Smith made a detailed, articu- 1 find this answer alarming. Dr. Smith garten children in town. thai was supposedly "studied in depth candidate, I frequently found it difficult and rejected" will be the result of planned with a personal political agenda from late presentation of the Board of did not choose to say what may happen. • Class sizes vary due to differing to uncover major issues that were perti- those with solid, longterm records of self- Education'srationale for asking voters to He said it will happen. By his choice of population densities, numbers of class- operating decisions for the next three nent in a town which is, in my opinion, years. less devotion to Westfield. approve the $7.6 million bond to pay for words Dr. Smith is issuing a threat to rooms and physical dimensions of class- very well-run. 1 ran against a candidate Steven Garfinkel expansion of four elementary schools and Westfield voters: Pass this bond issue, or rooms per school. The question that disturbs me the most whohadsomediffering philosophies from Weslfleld improvements lo the five other schools in I will see to it that all these terrible things A document called "Some Questions is what will happen if the bond issue is town. will happen. and Answers About (he Proposed Bond defeated. The answer — some elemen- Heatsocirculatedaninformation sheet, Dr. Smith and his board owe this town Issue" is being used by some members of tary classes will increase to 30 plus; all "Some Questions and Answers About more than such ominous prophecies. They the board, (he Superintendent of Schools elementary art and music rooms will be the Proposed Bond Issue," prepared by must face the very real possibility they and Parent-Teacher Organization and eliminated; "facilities will continue to de- How New Jersey investors can ENJOY the Office of School-Community Rela- may not be voted the money they want. If Parent-Teacher Association organizations teriorate; tuition costs for special educa- tions. The ninth and last question on the the bond issue is defeated, they must committed to passing this bond referen- tion students will increaseand the amount information sheet asks "What will hap- come up with more creative alternatives dum. While 1 agree somewhat with the of redislricting will increase — will ma- a STEADY flow of income and AVOID pen if the bond issue is defeated?" The than they are threatening. Yes, it may questions and answers of fact; I strongly terialize if and only if Iheexpected enroll- subsequent answer is given as follows: mean enduring hardships. It may mean disagree with the speculative questions ments materialize. The Westfield Public the draining effect of taxes. recruiting more parent-taxpayer volun- and their answers—how will elementary Schools, through-its year-to-year operat- teers to help maintain our school build- schools handle increased enrollments ing decisions, has the power to solve WHILE THE RATES on short-term investments Value of Homes ings. Il may mean recruiting other volun- before the classrooms are constructed these problems. teers, such as those parents who assisted and what will happen if the bond issue is Your board is responsible for seeing have fallen, simply placing a portion of your money Tied to Passage Dr. S mith with expert advice and counsel defeated? that the schools are well-run. The admin- in a Nuvcen tax-free* about the bonding process, to help find The document incorrectly states that istration is responsible for running the Of Bond Issue creative funding solutions. increasing class size 10 30 plus and elimi- schools. The board and the administra- long-term investment can We may be surprised by how many nating all art and music rooms was stud- tion are asking you to vote for the build- Like many families we moved lo people would be willing to share the ied in depth and rejected. In fact, based on ing and bond program. However, if it is help you immediately Westfield because of the outstanding sense of community that such volunteer the demographic consultant's forecasts, defeated, the board and the administra- school system in town. We decided the efforts might bring. The district's Shar- if we did nothing (o increase the number tion must and will find another solution increase your spend- higher cost of the homes and the higher ing Talents and Skills programcou Id take of available classrooms, class sizes were — going out of business is not an option. able income? taxes were a price worth paying in order on a new meaning, a new mission. projected to grow to an average of 25, Robert II. Flast, Member lo give our children an excellent educa- Westfield Board of Education So if you'd like to tion. Wcalso felt the school system would This does not deny that we now need he one of the reasons the value of our additional classroom space in our schools increase your spendable irf--JB home would be retained, as the school in order to maintain current class sizes. system is the primary draw for fami lies to But is our class size policy the last word come without raising your taxes, you need a watertight plan. Just come to Weslfield. The most valuable in pedagogy? Will a child be harmed, no Have 5 shirts resource ol our town, or any town, is our matter what other circumstances prevail, /ill out the coupon below and we'll send you a prospectus with children and the quality of education we simply by being part of a group of 30 more complete information on Nuveen Double Tax-Free (Triple provide them. rather than 20 children? Having superior teachers, as we do in Westfield, is a much laundered for We are writing in support of Ihc bond Tax-Free for NYC residents] Open-End New York Value Funds more important factor than class size. An issue put forth by the school board to effective teacher will be an effective increase the number of classrooms in our (including charges and expenses). Please read it carefully before teacher even in less than ideal circum- the price of 4! elementary schools. Class size and the stances. you invest or send money. attention ourchildrenrcccivearethe most important aspects of thei r education. The The question is: Does the proposed alternatives arc just as costly and would bond offer anything more than a perma- NUVEtEN cause a major disruption to the lives of nent solution to a temporary problem? IN BY 11 AM many Westfield families. We have a bulge — like a pig passing Quality Tax-Free Investments Since 1898. Our town cannot afford (o sit idly by through a python — in our school popu- lation for which reconstructive surgery READY BY 4 PM Please send me more information on Nuveen Tax-Free and not resolve the issue of overcrowd- Value Funds. ing, while other communities around us has been proposed. The proposal offers loo little too late to make a substantial, c For more information on Nuveen are overwhelmingly supporting theirown investment!, please con tan: bond issues. We must support our bond lasting difference. Perhaps we would be issue and protect both the quality of our more prudent to endure the indigestion CLEANERS & LAUNDERERS Wheat First educational system and the value of our rather than suffer the complications and homes. We ask all concerned people of side effects of surgery. 401 BOULEVARD Weslfield, boll! those with children ad Rather than bullying their constituents Butcher Singer WESTFIELD serving mvesloia imca 1934 <9 (hose without children, to support the with the sort of shrill doomsday propa- ganda (hat they are now circulating, the 2±c 127 Cmtnl A venue school board's bond issue and to support Phone (908) 232-8944 Phone Westfield, New Jersey 07090 our children. board and the superintendent have the 908/654-6380 • 800/7774625 David and Carol Hewil responsibility to help bring us together as Hours: Mon. - Fri. 7-7 FAX 908/654-6104 WestfleH a commu nity lo solve the problems we all * Income may be subicct to the alternative minimum tax Capitiil gains, if any, wil! be subicct lo face in maintaining the high quality of a capital gains taxes i Short-term investments are nlten insured and ate subicct to las interest Saturday 7-5 rate usk than long-term investments whose yields and redemption values will fluctuate with Go<| works i|i Weslfield public school education. market conditions '• ' '; •' ' ••'' David Owens ' Rl '•' :'-l: '••' "'• " Westfleld TONY LaPORTA FOR FANWOOD COUNCIL FOR MAYOR * Integrity Working Leadership for Results YOU

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He Has Delivered BILL POPULUS * LINDA MULLER Westfield's first Spring Clean-Up/Attic Waste Service De-politicized Town insurance buying saving Westfield $180,000 in one year Led the drive banning early morning trash collection Created a bi-partisan committee that found 22 ways to improve the Town's budget Sponsored this year's free photo ID cards for children at convenient weekend schedules VOTE FOR Provided excellent constituent services As our Mayor, Tony LaPorta will lead the drive for: A bottom-up budget review • Conservative Fiscal Policy* A free State Audit by State experts to find cost savings in the budget Results-oriented management to improve road maintenance, snow and leaf removal A new attitude of respect for taxpayers by the Town's Administration Commitment to preserve Westfield's charm and Downtown AND Reduced trash hauling costs Improved Downtown parking Green Acres park land versus development * Aggressive Advocacy * Tony LaPorta OPPOSES the Neiv ShopRite being approved in Westfield For the Quality of Life in Fanwood * TONY LaPORTA for Mayor * Elect a Mayor Working for You

Paid tor by Tt» Commlllea lor Farorood, Tony ChuHo,Traalurir, P.O. Box 163, Fanwood, N.J. Paid lor "by LiPorta foHMayor'M , TrMlurer Sichird Sauarmaln, BV Mapla Strast, Weltfleld, N.J. Page 6 Thursday, November 3,1994 A Man Who Alienates His Peers Values of Homes Said to Be Function to tnC 2>eUfo% Shouldn't Be the Town's Next Mayor Of Passing Upcoming Bond Issue I am joining my fellow Councilmen and over an unwillingness to compro- There is a movement in our town that competitive with comparable town*. Kenneth C. MacRitchie and Gary G. mise on various matters that have come is parading under the banner of "fiscal . Don't confuse the bond referendum with Jenkins in endorsing the candidacy of before council. The time of collection for irresponsibility." They say our Board of the budget. These are separate istue*. Bond Issue Seen as Having Garland C. "Bud" Boothe, Jr. for Mayor waste haulers is an example. His intracta- Education is not fiscallyresponsible. They Beware of those carrying the tamer. of Westfield. Mayor Boothe's exemplary bility has led us to spend taxpayer dollars say we should vote this bond down. This Learn the facts and make up your own No Impact on Operating Budget record of public service to the town, his on legal fees while the courts determine argument sounds sensible, doesn't it? But mind! understanding of the current issues fac- the final say in these local matters. If you it's not. Jon Lcl' s continue to invest in the children best maintains the quality of education, ing Westfield and his honest and thought- want a mayor who doesn't know how to This argument fails because it assumes jOf Wcsifield. Over the past few years, while the increasing of class size is the ful deliberation and consideration to ev- listen to all sides, then Mr. LaPorta is your man. the money spent on this bond is money Wcsifield students have consistently most damaging. The other two approaches ery question are the hallmarks of true wasted, when in fact the money being , shown improvement in their standard- fall some where in between. These other leadership. I am also endorsing his candi- He plays to the audience over and over spent on this bond will insure that Councilman LaPorta ized test scores. Last year's average scores solutions, one creating two separate town dacy for another reason which has to do again, voting meaninglessly against the Westfield remains desirable as acommu- were some of the highest in the stale and schools of grades S through 6 and 7 with his opponent. approval of the town's bills and claims, nity to prospective buyers. This in tum Thanked for Help exceeded the averages for the nation. through 8, and the other moving grade S Mayor Boothe's qualities are the very when in previous council sessions he means your house maintains its market This Is probably in no small part due to to the middle schools,cosi nearly as much opposite of the traits demonstrated by approved these very same expenditures. value. Over Parking Woes (he lio.ud of Education's commitment to as the elementary additions and don't go Anthony M. LaPorta in the time that he Such actions show an intransigence and The three most commonly asked ques- I would like to take this opportu- keeping class sizes in the 18 to 23 range. as far to maintain education quality. has been on Town Council. On the coun- lack of respect for the council and the tions by prospective buyers who are com- nity to thank Anthony M. LaPorttfor We led this helps to demonstrate that The separate schools option has the cil, I have witnessed firsthand the meth- people who elected them. Do you really think that a man who has alienated most paring Weslfield to other towns such as coming to the aid of Walnut Street WeMficId is getting a good return on its added undesirable requirement of busing ods Councilman LaPorta uses to advance Berkeley Heights, Chatham and New residents, helping us solve our park- .education dollar. the students to the schools. This busing his positions, and I urge all Westfielders of his peers and shown himself incapable of working effectively with them will Providence are: What is the class size? ing problems. The bond question which will shortly cost would come directly out the operat- to attend council meetings, so they can What are the Scholastic Aptitude Test he presented to the voters of Westfield is ing budget,reducing Iheamountof money observe his behavior for themselves. make a good mayor and be effective in I feel, in Councilman LaPorta, we presiding over this same group of indi- scores? And does the community support finally have someone who would lis- not about drastically changing education available for educational programs. The Councilman LaPorta misleads people education? Jf the answer to these ques- in our town. It's about maintaining the bond issue would have no impact on the viduals? If so, then Councilman LaPorta ten to our parking problems and di- on different issues by suggesting pos- is your man. tions are 27 to 30 students per class, Mums quo. Class sizes would stay in the operating budget. sible solutions without doing his home- declining scores and no, with the commu- rect us to the proper authoritiei to IH ti> 23 range, affording tomorrow's We feel the question comes down to work and raising their hopes for change Councilman LaPorta's behavior has nity voted down both the budget and the correct this situation. students with at least the sameopportuni- this: Are we willing to continue investing that are impractical or impossible to resulted in polarization in the community education bond, you better believe these Councilman LaPorta took the time lics enjoyed by loday'selemenlary school in Weslfield's quality education system achieve. He has done this with senior rather than the spirit of cooperation and prospective buyers will not choose to meet with us in our homes, offer children. and Ihcoverallqualityoflifein Westfield? citizens concerning tax rebate monies volunteerism for which Westfield is Westfield. suggestions and achieve solutions Rchui vc to other school bond propos- Our town's reputation for a good school and with the neighborhood people con- known. The rancor he displays and the Currently Westfield has a class size which satisfied all involved and es pending across the state, Westfield is system is a major reason why property cerning Green Acres designation as a condescending, know-it-all manner in policy of 18 to 25 students, as does Ber- a conservative one. Three residents of values stay high while other areas suffer. shelter from Mount Laurel obligations. guided us through the necessary slept which he addresses his fellow council- keley Heights, New Providence and Sum- to resolved an extremely unsatisfac- ' Wcsifield with professional financial ex- We will vole yes on December 13, and we He has told some residents that as Mayor men is insulting to them and to the intel- mit. Westficld studentsthisyearachieved perience have publicly slated that this encourage everyone else to stand up and he will slop the ShopRite facility pro- ligence of Westficld voters. the highest combined average Scholastic tory situation. • bond issue would be financially sound. support quality education in Westfield. posed for North Avenue. No Mayor has Mr. LaPorta exploits the frustration we Aptitude Test scores in over 20 years. In my view, he is definitely the type Of the lour solutions to overcrowding Cheryl and Joseph Siko that authority. It rests with the Westfield of leadership the Town of Westfield WesMcM all feel with ttv issue of balancing the The gap between the scores of the stu- considered by the Board of Education, Planning Board. So if you want a politi- cost of governmcnl with the need for dents of Westfield and the national aver- desperately needs. Finally, someone the ujdilion of elementary classrooms cian who plays to the emotions and fears essential services. Westfielders know that age is the highest it has been since of people, then Mr. LaPorta is your man. who cares about the residents of rising taxes are a problem. They need to Westfield began keeping these statistics, Westfield. The Counci Iman has demonstrated over be addressed in many areas, especially by Westfield's combined scores have been the local school board. They know that increasing steadily and sharply since the Either you reach a higher point today, the answers will not be simple or easy. If mid-1980s. This is because Westfield has We Specialize in Pediatric or you exercise your strength to reach you want someone who is going to tell historically supported its schools, and a higher point tomorrow. you that change for change's sake is the thai is why Westfield homes havea higher We Came Back Frtedrlch NMnch* answer, then Councilman LaPorlais your market value than comparable homes in EYEWEAR man. other towns. Supporting the schools is And They Opened Treat people at If they were what I think Westfield voters are smarter being fiscally responsible. If you cherish your children, they should be, and you help become than that and will vote for Mayor Boothe This bond referendum is conservative. Our School Again why would you bring them for wltat they are capable ot becoming. who proposes changes you can trust. South Brunswick passed a $31 million The Westfield High School Clau of Norman N. Greco education bond, and Chatham passed one 1944 had a great reunion with over 100 medical care to any place that classmates and guests attending. resembled a supermarket Westfield comparable to ours at $6 million. If Westficld votes thisbond issue down, I want to thank the Superintendent of operation? it had better be prepared to pay the conse- Schools, Dr. MarkC. Smith, for opening At Personal Eyes, we carry quences, which will be much more than the old Elm Street School building which one of (he largest selections of $46.91 to $62.54 per year — the cost of was our high school and also for provid- ing tickets to those interested in attending UK TIER children's eyewear In the bond per average household with a XF In celebration of our 1-year anniversary '' market vaslue of $257,026. Try calculat- the Westfield-Union football game. Union County. (j^ at 15 East Broad Street, we invite you to * ing a decline of 10 to 20 per cent on the I would also like to thank Mayor Gar- Ik's! of all, we offer superior current market value of your home, and land C. "Bud" Boothe, Jr. for the uie of service and craftsmanship at no then choose which option is fiscally irre- the Municipal Building, so we could s«e extra charge to you. • m sponsible. the World War II photographs of our- JH Take $5 off selves and so many of our friends who In thecasc of Ihc bond referendum, the served the nation. 3( any In-store purchase Board of Education is being fiscally re- ALL GUARANTEED! sponsible indeed. After careful research The tour of Westfield showed me that V off $25 or more and study, they have proposed a sound my old hometown is better than ever. proposal that will benefit all Westfield Robert Howard WntAcUIOfhScfcMl UI (No expiration date with this ad) residents by assuring our educational dis- personal- Alto, join our Frequent Flower Bouquet Program. trict maintains its excellence and remains Buy 7, jet the 8th one FREE. ra MEEKER'S FLORIST K LAWRENCE A. WOODRUFF Wearfield Square Mall ^"* • Located Acrow from STS Flrertone Tire Service • j @ 232-8740 Counsellor at Law 330 South Avenue Eut • WettfieM NJ • (908) 654-3000 Mon.-Fri. 9 am-8 pm ami Sat. 9 am-4 pm (ample fit* parking) •miff VpmB^^ •^^^aia'mi™^^^m>^mmMp |^B* , Wills and Estate Planning Real Estate Divorce and Separation

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-,.,.. • r, .. ,,,,,„,. \\. !f deposit. A pniiiliy for curly withdr.iw.il RSVP may he imposed Thin limited time offer is sllbji ct to clwiigo and nr,iy be discontinued without prior notice. Admission Office: 201/539-3032 , Limit one card per household. Thursday, November j, itH* Fortunately, This Is Not a Monarchy, Everybody Is Given the Opportunity Where We Are Subject to a King To Speak at Town Council Sessions In this campaign season, the most ex- of mayor Boothe. The Governor, Mrs. Recently I attended the Town Council back to realty by one man whose property citing in recent Westfield history, many Christine Todd Whitman, offered a free meeting and I was impressed. abutted the tract. He explained that his issues have been raised by candidates, audit of Westfield's budget process to It was an eye opener for me in a num- motive was pure and simple, the mainte- Anthony M. LaPorta, William L. Brennan help make it more efficient and effective. ber of respects: nance of his property's value. If You Review What Mayor Boothe and John J. Walsh. Without even consulting the council, he • I became aware of the fact that de- He explained further he had tried to It is unfortunate for Westfield that only summarily rejected it our of hand. If the mocracy is alive and well in Westfield. It enlist the cooperation of the property theirrunningfor public office has brought process is so efficient, why are taxes occurred to me that attendance would be owners whose land abutted the property Has Done, You'll Vote for Him a number of key issues to the fore. This is rising and services declining? a worthwhile experience for high school to be sold by the town. He has suggested because for the first time, this election is they all contribute to a fund to buy the I've lived in Westfield for 20 years and fire and the headaches of plummeting The residents of the Third Ward were students in connection with their work in making our elected officials accountable land and thus guarantee that it remained hS««rpaJticipated as a volunteer in many prices and rising hauler costs. subject lo the Mayor's arrogance first social studies. to their constituents. in its pristine state. But the other owners of the town's educational, civic and cul- hand at a recent counci I meeting. Dozens • I was impressed by the fact that Our paths crossed again and again with For too long, there was in Westfield refused. They obviously preferred to bring tural activities. I first met Mayor Garland of citizens appeared to ask the town to Councilman Anthony M. LaPorta spoke our mutual involvement in organizations only the party committee's candidate and their friends to council meetings and, by C. "Bud" Boothe, Jr. in the early 1980"s look into preserving the Dunham Woods more often and at greater length than any like the United Fund and the Westfield their interests were before that of Ihe their coordinated behavior, influence the whihMrs. Gail Cassidy and I shared the under Green Acres. The citizens asked other councilman. From what he had been Symphony. When I was asked to help citizens. council to refrain from selling the tract. management of Westfield's drop-off re- with his re-election campaign I agreed for the measure to auction off the land be writing, I had expected that his opportu- Westfield residents are now suffering My dream about an altruistically gen- cycjing program. immediately. postponed pending an evaluation of the nity to speak would be curtailed. Nothing from the inefficiency of the present bud- erated Yellowstone Park — without the My first-hand knowledge of his com- applicability of Green Acres to the site. of the sort. The Mayor was Chairman of the get system. The town council rubber Old Faithful Geyser, of course — was mitment to Westfield meant he had my Mayor Boothe publicly proclaimed his • One young man wilh more chutzpah Town's Solid Waste Committee and was stamps the budget that is proposed. This rudely shattered by this man who told it vote; working on his behalf has given me desire to table the measure pending fur- than brains tried to dominate the scene an invaluable advocate for us as we dealt outdated system of Westfield govern- like it is. the opportunity to support him in a more ther discussion. When most of the citi- but was gently eased back to his seat by with vandalized bins, newspapers set on ment is one of the reasons out taxes have 1 came away with the feeling that all active role. zens went home later lhatevening, Mayor our Mayor. Chutzpah for those who do i risen 70 per cent in the past four years. Boothe went ahead and supported the not know is easily defined. A man who is Westfielders should attend council meet- My efforts on his behalf have included Moreover, the recent land battles rag- resolution to put lo Dunham Woods to ings. There they will see how skillfully delivering to the newspapers weekly the found guilty of murdering his parents Town Historian ing throughout Westfield have brought auction. Mayor Booihc's only reply lo pleads for mercy before the court on the MayorGarlandC. "Bud" Boothe, Jr. con- press releases, articles and display adver- scrutiny to an irrational policy of bull- this deception: "I changed my mind." ducts these meetings, how he keeps the tisement that spell out the Mayor's plat- grounds that he is an orphan. That's chutz- dozing every remaining pen space in Fortunately this is not a monarchy, pah. discussion on target, and how he leans Is a Great Fund form, and 1 have been doing this since Westfield. The issues over the future of where we are subject to the whims of the over backward to allow nudnicks —bores July. • The main item on the agenda was Lexington Heights, Dunham Woods and king. Elected officials are here for our the proposal to sell the Dunham tract. The who stray off the subject — to carry on That's why I was surprised to see a the Senior Citizen Center are about what benefit, not the other way around. for a while before gently but firmly call- For the Students letter in this column claiming that Mayor glorious portrayal of the opposition by In response to Samuel D. Freeman's kind of place Westfield will be in the Fortunately, this year we have a choice. Councilman LaPorta included a word ing them to order. Boothe has been silent on the issues im- future. Yes, Westfielders can be proud of their letter of October 27 concerning the rich portant to Westfield's residents, and he It is not about Democrat or Republican. It picture of a miniature Yellowstone Park resource thai is Ralph W. Jones of the For the sake of a few dollars, theMayor is between government that is willing lo here in Westfield with animals and birds mayor. hasn't discussed his accomplishments as Samuel D. Freeman Westfield Historical Society: Mayor. and majority of council members are about change for the belter or keep the same freely inhabiting this Garden of Eden. leld s to destroy areas that help improve WestfleM Westf" ' Public School students Before we go to the polls next Tues- inefficient ways because that's the way it At one point, I imagined I saw a halo Westficld's quality of life. have available to (hem the outstanding day, I urge everyone to review issues of was always done in Westfield. floating over his head, but I was brought Adding insult to injury islhe arrogance resources of Mr. Jones' talents and skills. The Westfield Leader of the last three The choice is between those who are accountable to their constituents or those \it is a Sharing Talents and Skills volun- months. If you've recycled them, go to A painting in a museum prubabiy hears more foolish remarks teer. The depth of his knowledge of our the Westfield Library. who are at service of parly committee community as well as his ability to relate You'll read what Mayor Boothe has Watchung Scouts Seek heads and special interests. llian anything else in Ihe world. his love of Westfield's history to young said about taxes and the budgeting pro- Wcslfield will remain the town we are — EdmonH and Jules Goncourl people is unique and appreciated. cess, senior citizens, the repair and up- Interested Explorers proud of only if we have the courage to Mr. Jones has not only given of his grade of Westfield's parks, playgrounds The Watchung Area Council of the elect those officials who arc willing lo own time but has proven a great help in and infrastructure, the Lexington Heights Boy Scouts of America are inviting correct the excesses of the past and en- scheduling other presentations by local and Dunham Avenue tracts, the revilal- young men and women, aged 14 to sure progress in the future. history buffs. James "Story" Lee is one ization of downtown and the MainStreet Gil Margulis such re source who has a wonderful "Early 20, who are interested in career and Westfield Rockport program, garbage collection hours and hobby — related programs to attend Westfield" slide presentation that delights rates, the town's insurance, the comput- elementary students. erization of town departments, upcoming a "Firstnighter" meeting of an Ex- Mr. Jones is just one of ihe more than projects and Westfield's ranking as the plorer Post in their area of interest. 409 community volunteers who give of number one town in Jew Jersey for sound Post specialties include aviation, their time and talents to enrich, enlighten financial management. biking, government, camping, elec- SCHMIEDE . and inspire our students with classroom The issues have been presented with tronic engineering, emergency ser- presentations on their varied interests, careful attention to their background and vice, finance, law enforcement, medi- careers, hobbies, travels and language historical context. cine, music, "safe rides" and sea ex- skills through the resource that is the Check the record and make you own TREE EXPERT CO Westfield Public Schools Sharing Tal- ploring. determinations. The purposeofthe firstnighter is to ents and Skills Program. The program Jane Kelly . has won honors and acclaim and serves as Westfleld encourage high-school age youth to a.model for other school districts. participate in ihe Exploring program ,We would be delighted to invite Mr. developed by the post. • Pruning Freeman to share his talent and skills with One can know nothing of Exploring is the young adult divi- our students. His obvious love of giving aught that is worthy lo sion of the Watchung Area Council, • Spraying Westfield would be a valuable addition to Boy Scouts of America. For informa- our roster of treasured resource people. give unices one also knows how tion on an Explorer Post, please con- • Feeding . Marie Higgins, Coordinator lo lake. tact Kenneth Mayti at 654-9191. Sharing Talents and Skills Program —Haveiock Ellis • Removal KEEP WATER OUT Westfield Public Schools Modern Equipment State Certified AND COMFORT IN. 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Councilwoman Deputy Mayor Councilwoman ELECTION WEEKEND Joan PAPEN Bob JOHNSTON Irene SCHMIDT THEY DELIVER... SALE*A*THON * Open Government * Business Development * Increased Services * Preservation of Community Character Vote for a Proven Record Experience * Leadership * Integrity Vote Republican November 8 *****************

MACKIE FURNITURE JOHNSTO Established 1892 320 Somerset Street, North Plainfied (908) 756-3274 IVII Featuring: Harden, Station, Stiffel, Nichols & Stone, Thomasrille, Barcalounger & more. SCOTCH PLAINS TOWNSHIP COUNCIL Hours: Mon.-Sat. 10 to 5:30 •Thurs. 'til 9 • Open Sun. 1 to 5 Page 8 Thursday, November 3,1994 Mr. Brennan Represented Us Well Careful Financial Analysis Has Been In Dealing With Rutherford Board The Mark of My Mayoral Campaign 1 feel compelled to share with you the over $800,000 in surplus. The questions My campaign for Mayor of Westfield thoroughly detailed policy statements that facts about William L. Brennan's term as* and general inquiries were not received has been rooted in the two areas of con- I have presented through The Westfield a Rutherford Councilman. In my many well by the board. The rest is history, as cern of our town's future: Responding to Leader and other papers during my cam- Mayor Boothe Is a Citizen years of experience on the councils of an agreement was reached for over a the fiscal challenges that face our com- paign. East Rutherford and Rutherford, I've $500,000 settlement. This was accom- munity and opening up the ears and minds The incumbent administration, by con- served with many different and diverse plished through Mr. Brennan's leader- of Town Hail to the concerns of all trast, has offered no such specificity, no Involved in Many Town Programs people. It was a most refreshing experi- ship in protecting the voters' right to Westfield residents. These, in fact, have such analysis. The campaign of my oppo- ence to serve with Councilman Brennan. reject a school budget. been my basic themes throughout my nent is based on boosterish sentiments, We have lived in Westfield for more Some of mayor Boothe's opponents I found him to be fair, honest and always As a former President of a Board of tenure as town Councilman for the First claims of management expertise that do lh;m 30 years and have known Mayor have criticized him for high level taxes in on the side of the taxpayer. Education that 1 served for four years, I Ward. not stand up to careful analysis and a Garland C. "Bud" Boothe, Jr. for almost Westfield. But Mr. Boolhe has kept taxes can assure you the process was "totally My program for Westfield is rooted in paternalistic manner that denigrates as luii£, initially as a neighbor and enthu- In regard to the letter lo the editor from down by pursuing fiscally conservative above board" and handled well by Mr. the most extensive analysis of our town's Westfield residents' intelligence and siastic fellow Grant School parent, then the Rutherford Board of Education, I policies. He continues to work conscien- Brennan. I wish there were more public finances ever conducted by a challenger depth of concern about our collective a> ac iti/cn involved in many areas of the believe that the letter was ill-conceived tiously for the best interests of the town servants like him who were willing to put to the dominant party in Weslfield. It is future. My opponent has conspicuously community. and nothing more than a political pay and its residents. back. The fact ol the mailer is the school their partisan loyalties aside to do the rooted in countless conversations with failed to offer any rebuttal to the funda- I n the early 70' s, M ayor Boothe spear- His success is reflected in Westfield's budget was rejected by the voters while I right thing for the voters. Then and per- residents and with experts throughout the mental questions I have raised about our headed cHorls to build a senior citizen number one ranking in New Jersey in a was Council President and Mr. Brennan haps only then will our political system state about the issues facing Westfield present town management, our financial complex contributing many hours to this recent national listing of high perfor- was u Councilman. become more respected by the voters. and possible ways to address them. It is future in Westfield or the tone of town- endeavor. mance cities and counties. This Republican-controlled council I firmly believe lhat residents of rooted in several years of active involve- resident relations here. Subsequently, he was elected to the We shall be voting enthusiastically for appointed Councilman Brennan lo be its Westfield would be very well served if ment in out town's affairs, both through I do not wish here to rehash the specif- Town C 'ounci I. As Mayor, he was a leader Mayor Boothe on November 8. spokesman at the joint public budget hear- they elected William L. Brennan to their volunteer efforts and as a Town Counci 1- ics of my several proposals to bring spend- in securing Westficld's participation in Alice and Robert Dillon ings because of the confidence and re- council. man. ing under control, to i mprove services, to the National MainStrcet Program. Westfield spect we h:iii lor his abilities and knowl- Bernard M. Nangle That analysis, exposure and experi- address town policies that are of long- edge. Rutherford Councilman ence have matured into a program of standing concern to our residents or to As mandated by state law we reviewed improve the accessibility of town gov- the board's budget, we directed Council- ernment. But as Election Day approaches, IK) YOU OWN THi: man Brennan to ask very pointed and Pulling Out-of-Town Officials I do want to stress the two basic principles spec i fie questions on what appeared to he that have animated this campaign: Into Town Race Is * Negative' • First, my campaign, and that of my RIGHT MUTUAL I UNI)? runningmates, is based on the belief that As the campaign has drawn to a close, the voters will see through this smear Westfield's town government can and Senior Housing Bazaar I would like lo thank this paper for afford- tactic. must do better at managing its resources, ing me the opportunity to publish my 1 am heartened by the fact that the First if the character of our town is to be Set for November 5 various press releases during the cam- Ward residents will have a choice in this preserved in the face of rising fiscal pres- Plans arc being completed for the paign. I state this sincerely knowing full year's election. Since this election was sures and growing dissatisfaction with annual fall bazaar. A boutique, a cake well that this paper isendorsing my oppo- contested, the voters were able to hear town services. sale, jewelry and out-reach tables nent in this week's edition. discussions about (axes and (he level of We all know by now the town's cash which will be featured on Saturday, I must admit that I wasdismayed by the services that would not have taken place surplus is diminishing and Westfield is November 5, from 10:30 a.m. lo 3 extent of the organized effort by my op- if hand-picked candidates and incum- threatened by losses in state aid as the tax p.m. at the Westfield Senior Com- ponent to recruit my political opponents bents ran unopposed. This year, the people reduction program of the Governor, Mrs. plex, 1133 Boynton Avenue. from another town to improperly charac- will choose their elected officials. Christine Todd Whitman, enters high gear. terize my record as Councilman. She Although this was a vigorously fought Yet one has only to walk door-to-door in The sale is being sponsored by the campaign, by both sides, I hope all the tenant's association with the recre- even had these people silting in the front the town, as I have in this campaign, to row nt our candidate's forum. candidates and (he electorate do not lose recognize that our residents are torn. Ser- ation director, Mrs. Joan Rose, serv- This type of negative campaigning is sight of the most important goal; The vices — leaf collection, snow removal ing as General Chairman. why it is so hard to gel qualified people improvement of Westfield. Regardless and trash collection — generate deep Friendsand relatives of the tenants to become involved in local politics. I of the outcome which will be determined discontent, even though taxes are an in- and community residents are wel- have always though it belter to tell voters by the voters, I hope that we will all work flamed sore point everywhere. come to attend. Tables may be rented what you intend lo do rather than attack- together even i I we havedifferent visions We cannot square the circle of tax ing the other side and distorting a solid for Westfield's future and different opin- BOTTOM ROW: (L to R) Edwin S|OMII, Linda Ctcctvile, by no-residents interested in having a revolt and discontent with services with- record of accomplishment. ions as to whom can best lead Westfield Fred J. Chemldlin Jr. (President), Jo Dotyns, David S. Macdonafd sale. out a fundamental new approach to man- 1 am sure the voters of Westfield in the lo that future. I wish Mrs. Vernick Ihe aging town affairs. This docs not mean TOP ROW: (I to R) Michael Grady, Diana CllluHo, For additional information, please best of luck and now (he voters will get to call Rose 233-1733. days lo come will receive more informa- thoughtless experimentation, ltdoes mean Joseph P. Chemldlin (V.P.), Nora Harder, John E. Mulholland tion from my opponent attempting to speak. drawing on the proven principles of re- distort my record. I have confidence that William L. Brennan sults-oriented management that have en- Westfleld abled the American industrial companies MUTUAL FUND SPECIALISTS SINCE 1960 Ati a general rule, nobody ban money who ought lo have it. once again to become leading forces in Mutual funds have many object!vet...i.e., tax-free income, the world economy. —Benjamin Disraeli American companies turned around building toward a comfortable retirement, collegeeducation because they were forced to question expense, or high current income, just to name a few. Is your • B&D each and every dollar spent, to cast aside mutual fund meeting your objectives? Let's discuss it. comfortable but outmoded ways of oper- For over 34 years we have specialized In personalized ating and to adopt more productive and Investment planning for families and business. We listen, cost-effective techniques Managements were forced to demand, and be account- we advise, we perform, but, most of all, we care. Stop by our Hardwood Flooring able for results. Westfielders, like other office today or call for free information. Company Americans, arc calling on government to dothesame. My campaign is dedicated to COMPLETE FINANCIAL SERVICES NEW AND OLD HARDWOOD FLOORS beginning that process of restructuring government here in Westfield. CALL TODAY FOR OUR INSTAUATIONS • SANDING The second principleguidingthiscam- Family STAINING • FINISHING FREE MARKET REPORT paign is the proposition that government Investors SPECIALIZING IN CUSTOM COLORS exists to serve the governed. For too long, Westfield's political scene has been a Company (908) 322-1800 monopoly. Like any system that is not I'l Compatty <11tuiflneif'li1iLfi 'You In 'Min challenged by competitive forces, the 265 South Avenue present leadership has come lo neglect Fanwood, NJ 07023 the real source of its strength — the Member NASD &SIPC (908)233-219* people of Weslfield. As an outsider lo government four years ago, I found the cozy way in which insur- ance was procured served the narrow interests of the few at the expense, liter- ally, of the many taxpayers in town. As a Councilman, I learned that a cen- GAIL VERNICK tral part of my job was responding to requests from citizens to intervene at * REPUBLICAN CANDIDATE * Town Hall — normally on matters that town employees should respond to rou- FOR FIRST WARD TOWN COUNCIL tinely, not just when a councilman inter- vened. No one should get a contract be- Here are the Major Points of my Campaign: cause they have a "friend at Town Hall," and no one should need a "friend at Town • Senior Citizen Tax Relief • Getting Taxpayer Opinion Hall" to get tree cut down. My approach lo this situation is at once • Pedestrian Safety • Innovative Problem Solver simple and dynamic. I will open partici- pation in government to the most able in • Maintaining Residential Neighborhoods our town, not just the best connected. I will insist the town's administrative em- ployees recognize taxpayers as theirshare- holders and bosses. I will require that My opponent says: "I really don't care if I get elected."** directors of service departments define what they will accomplish each year and (PAPER MILL PLAYHOUSE) report regularly on their progress to the Gail Vernick says: "I DO CARE. I care about Council. I will insist on accountability for poor results and reward appropriately Westfield. I care about representing the people of effective and responsive performance. !n Celebrate the Season with this context, results-oriented management is not just about saving tax dollars — it is the First Ward on Town Council." New Jersey Ballet's Production of Tchaikovsky's about changing fundamentally the rela- tionship between the government and the -Sourer, lugua <* Womxi VoMra CantttUus N41* oadw il.iuf governed in Westfield. Although my opponent has cloaked himself in Westfield's tradition. I believe that my campaign speaks to the best in Westfield1 s past. For 200 years, this town NUTCRACKER has been a leader in the region. Weslfield with the Paper Mill Orchestra has offered residents Ihe finest lifestyle, the richest cultural life, the best environ- DECEMBER 15-28 ment in which to raise and educate chil- dren. Westfield has a tradition of public involvement in the community would be Ring in 1995 at the envied by most cities or towns in the country. Each and every resident lives in Westfield because of these strong, posi- tive values. So do I, and 1 would live no Atew. fyecrii Sue,where else. I believe traditions such as ours are /* under assault in America today. Citizens nationwide have lost faith in government . todeliver serviccscffcctively. Many con- sider their tax dollars wasted. Alienated with the PAPER MILL STARS citizens have made iidifficult for govern- ment to accomplish even the most limited and the PAPER MILL ORCHESTRA tasks in many places. Westfield must DECEMBER 31 AT 7 & 10 P.M. avoid such a fate. To do so, though, we cannot confuse conventional wisdom for traditional strengthsor hide behind business-as-usual while discontent swirl: nround us. We must step forward, recognize changes that must be made to keep the future in harmony with ihe past and proceed to make those improvements in a spirit of communal striving for excellence. I am running for Mayor to play a part in initiating the process of reinvigorating Westfield's government in order to rein- vigorate our traditions. I believe lhat my A Heavenly Musical Fantasy featuring runningmates, William L. Brennan and John J. Walsh, and I have a solid contri- the hits of the '50s and '60s bution to make today to ensuring that Westfield in Ihe future will be the robust, JANUARY 4 - FEBRUARY 5 resplendent and respected leader that it has been traditionally in the past. Anthony M. LaPorla VOTE FOR GAIL VERNICK CALL 201-376-4343 Candidate Tor Mayor GIFT CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE • VISA & MasteiCard Westfleld

"A Representative You Can Trust" GROUPS: 201-279-3636, EXE 2438 Facie do nol cease to exist . BROOKSIDE DRIVE, MILLBURN, NJ 07041 because they are ignored. TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 8,1994 ftt. WegraleluIlyacknowledgethcsupportandcncouragemento(theNewJerseySta!e Mf c^ Council on Ihe Arts/Department of Stale and the National Endowment for Ihe Arts —Aldous Huxley Paid for by "Frlmli ol Gall Vamlck", Judy Buihler, Traaiurar, 252 Muntn Way, Wetinold. N.J. : * Thursday, November 3,1994 Mrs. Vernick: 'I Did Not Solicit' Letter How Can We Risk the Reins t* By Board Members Against Mr. Brennan Of Town to Untried People? I would like to set the record straight. of their own volition, come forward pub- There is a lot at stake in Westfield, tics, is a longtime resident of Westfield In the October 27 issue of The Westfield licly to inform the voters of Westfield not when the citizens go to the polls to elect and shows promise of being a sobering Leader, you printed a letter written and to make the same mistake that Rutherford candidates for the Town Council. At times, influence on the council and offering signed by eight former Presidents, Trust- did. we have seen ridiculous actions border- progressive ideas, especially for senior A More Modest Approach Is Needed ees or current members of the Rutherford Inthebeginning of my campaign, some ing on a side show to seek votes. Effluent citizens. Board of Education. These board mem- members of my campaign team re- words and statements without substance Of all the people in Westfield, our Than the 'Extravagant' Bond Plan bers accused William L. Brennan of "in- searched Mr. Brennan's record as acoun- or fact. How can we risk the reins of Mayor, Garland C. "Bud" Boothe, Jr., jecting himself continuously and vocifer- cilman in Rutherford by purchasing the government to untried individuals? stands out as number one citizen in his In a recent address, Education Com- $7 million bond when the construction ously into school board business." minutes of his council meetings. These Anthony M. LaPorta, a sitting council- accomplishments. He has been a tireless missioner Leo Klagholtz stated that New would be completed just as the projected It is important to point out that these are a matter of publicrecord. This was the man, has demeaned the mayor and has worker for the town since the first day he Jersey spends the most per pupil of any enrollments peak? Not only would such eight Presidents and Trustees include two extent of our investigation. neglected his responsibilities in office. was elected a councilman. He has had state in the nation — $8,700 per child — construction be a "permanent solution to former Democratic County Committee- I unequivocally state that I did not This is a cause of concern and a question experience in every phase of town gov- but ranks 49th in the proportion of dollars a temporary problem," it would be too men, a past Democratic Councilman and solicit this letter. Atthe league of Woman of his dependability, particularly for the ernment as well as participation in out- that are actually spent in the classroom. much, too late. a former President of the Rutherford Voter's Candidate's Forum, I met the mayor. side activities that have a direct bearing Following the defeatof the most recent We should consider a more modest Democratic Club. The overwhelming sig- signers of this letter for the first time. William L. Brennan came to town less on Weslfield's welfare. school budget, does Wtstiield really want approach. nificance of this letteris that theseformer Gail Vernick than two years ago and launched his cam- Everyone should make an effort to to fund extravagant construction with a Kathleen SchulU colleagues of Mr. Brennanfelt so strongly Republican Candidate paign for councilman by suing the town. vote. And above all understand the im- WtstfleU about his deleterious performance as a First Ward, Town Council His promises are fantastic and costly. His portance of your vote. Counci lman in Rutherford, that they have, political background is questionable. Douglas C. Scbembs Courtesy ig as much (he mark of a gentleman as courage. Mrs. Gail Vernick, a newcomerto poli- Westfield —Theodore Roosevelt A prudent question is one-half of wisdom. —Francis Bacon Continue the Tradition

LEADERSHIP • INTEGRITY • FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY

As former Mayors of Westfield\ we all enthusiastically endorse BUD BOOTHE for MAYOR

, H. Emerson Thomas Alexander S. Williams

Mayor Garland C. "Bud" Boothe, Jr. Robert H. Mulreany Richard H. Bagger

Donn A. Snyder Allen Chin Ronald J. Frigerio

VOTE REPUBLICAN • TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 8TH POLLS OPEN 7 a.m. TO 8p.m.

Prti (or by Fitendi ol GirUnd •Bud' Boottw; Pit" Anulwx, Trtminr, 17 StoniWgh Put, WettBekl. HI 07090 Page 10 Thursda ..oer3,1994 What Does the Fall Election Hold What Are the True Colors For the Expectations of Voters? Westfield Will Soon Display? S <£ In commenting on the results of the The national campaigns as well as lo- Westfield's true colors will soon be Ultimately, our choice narrowed to 1990 elections, I said: " The electorate cal have been less than edifying to say the displayed, not in the burnished hues of two towns: Westfield and Chatham. clearly rejected the circus, the incompe- least. Fiction has been substituted for autumn, but in the results of the Decem- Chatham just passed its bond referendum . tence, the waste, the inept legislation and truth and the end justifies the means — ber 13 bond issue vote. With our student a few weeks ago. Will Westfield do the Mayor Boothe Has Experience. corruption that comes form indifference anything to win with perpetuation a goal population growing 22 per cent over the same on December 13? We hope we caused by entrenchment." It was a begin- to achieve. next 10 years, will the town reaffirm its didn't overestimate Westfield's commit- ning... some "good men and women" did I hope the American people will be commitment to educational excellence Knowledge to Lead Westfield Again something about it. What about this 1994? angry for however long.it takes for them ment. and fund the needed space or wi II it cheap Now is the time to act not just for our My wife and I attended the League of gestions of how Westfield would tie gov- The political savants say the people are to convince their elected representatives out to save a few dollars in property in an uproar and Iheir anger knows no that they are the servants of those who children, but for our town's reputation Women Voters Candidates' Forum, and erned under his mayoralty such at pur- taxes? and invest in accommodating the chang- we learned it really will matter who the chasing several "vacuum leaf collector!," party lines and heads wi 11 fall and a rather elected them and responsible to them and We moved to Westfield believing it to pervasive modern agnosticism will be not the groups that court them. ing demographics of our community. voters of Westfield elect mayor on Tues- or "free" curbing along all of Westfield'* be a good place to raise children. When Let's not be penny-wise and pound fool- day, November 8. Based on his proven streets, his suggestions would actually checked. George E. Keenen, Jr. we decided to leave Manhattan, we set WerffleM ish by volingdown this bond issue and let experience, his commitment to maintain- increase town spending. three criteria for our new community: A us remember that we will only get what ingthe quality of lifein Westfield, and his After two yearson the council, I would reasonable commute, a charming down- we pay for. superior articulation of the issues con- have hoped that Councilman LaPorta town and a superior school system. Gordana D. Harris fronting Westfield, Mayor Garland C. would have been able to be more than ju*t Westfield "Bud" Boothe, Jr. is the clear choice to a critic without a plan. Ther«- ur«- ihrrt- things I almiya forgot. INatiirs, fureB—the third lead Westfield for the next three years. In contrast to Councilman LaPorta'i The other candidate, First Ward Coun- political platitudes. Mayor Boothe used I oaii'i reiiK-inlx-r. cilman Anthony M. LaPorta, had an op- the Candidates' Porum to demonstrate —Italo Svevo portunity at the Candidates' Forum to the extend of his knowledge of, and the address with clarity and specificity his depth of his experiencein, Westfield town agenda should he be elected. Unfortu- matters. Mayor Boothe is the only candi- nately, he did neither, and the audience date who has the experience to lead the only heard from Councilman LaPorta people of our town as we address the fuzzy promises of "belter and more effi- critical issues that directly affect the qual- both ways cient government" and "reduced spend- ity of life in Westfield. Please be sure tovot e ing." In his comments at the Candidates' Throughout this campaign, we've 1. Maximize Vision Forum, in his campaign literature, and heard too much from the challenger and even in the many letters to the editor he his runningmatcs about "what's wrong with German lens technology has written, Councilman LaPorla fails to with Westfield," and not enough about November 8th. mention asinglc specific proposal to lower "what's right." What's right with the spending, and by how much. He is so Westfield is that hundreds of townspeople 2. Enhance Appearance quick lo criticize. volunteer their li me to make this commu- Robert Ruggfero with Personal Eyes' cosmetic He has never said which services will nity an excellent place to live and ralie a Ophthalmic Dispenser approach to eyewear be reduced or eliminated if he intends to family. Authorized Zdss Polling Hours: keep his campaign promises. Would he What's right with Westfield is that Lens Distributor fire public works employees? Would he among these volunteers is a man, Mayor reduce the number of policemen and fire- Boothe, who has given selflessly in his men, orcliminatccosl-of-living and merit service to the town through activities 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. pay increases? Would he not purchase or which arc too numerous to mention here. nut maintain I he equipment necessary to [ersonai Eyes is a private office dedicated to unhurried And, finally, what's right with Westfield keep our town safe and our infrastructure community is that we have a chance to comprehensive eyewear services at affordable prices. strong? reeled him as our mayor. Ironically, the few times Councilman NeUSuHvM Thank you. LaPorla has been specific in making sug- WeKfltM "The Difference Is Clearly Visible" Tamaques School Parents Must Swallow a Very Bitter Pill personal- C- Icced die Tamaques School has stood essentially Tamaques voter. This $1.6 million will quiet while the town has debated the bond be held as a reserve for costs incurred at issue. Tamaques has been waiting for the any time during the school system's im- of WajfiJj. $1.6 million dollar capital improvement provement. There are no mandatory lawt bond. Since our school will have no new that require the school board to finance facilities and will be divided, this natu- any promised improvements atTamaques Westfield Square M*ll 27 East Broad Street • Westfield, NJ rally holds a great interest to us in terms School. This fact has been made clear to Never a sitting fee. FOR APPOINTMENTS 908-233-6662 of the allocation of these funds. It is our many Tamaques residents during the last • Located Acrou from STS Flrertone Tire Service piece of the pic, so to speak. bond when the town ran out of money to 330 South Avenue Eut • Wntficld NJ • (908) 654-3000 Although the capital improvements replace the faulty windows at the school. Mon.Frl. 9 am-8 pm and Sat, 9 am-4 pen (ample free parking) budget has not been detailed to the pub- The board "hopes" to accomplish these lic, I feel it is essential to warn the replacements this time around. Since (he $1.6 million has been pre- cariously tethered to the more controver- sial $5.9 million bond, the board is a iking Tamaques voters to swallow a bitter pill. The school's parents are expected to ac- cept no new physical improvements and all the things that new classrooms bring with them: Newdesks, new chairs,teach- ers, better and more modern environ- ments, textbooks, excitement and gen- eral room to relieve the student crowds. Tamaques is expected to accept what many term a "lust resort" rcdlstricting Sfoe"a*ire7\VJM8to Itope only few of our Tamaques family will have to go else- where, and we are lo rely only on redis- t riding as a way to solve our overcrowd- ing issues. And lastly, we are only to hope, not expect, minimal improvements to the school. Being the second largest school in the system, and one of the most overcrowded, I know the school board will now hear our voices. We understand that a vote for the bond is only for what has been described within it. A vote for the bond will not give us the promises no matter how persuasive the campaign, no matter how diluted the sta- tistics and no matter how torn we feel to gram others what they need. Tamaques School parents must vole for Iheir own self-interest just likeevery other Weslfield resident. MichellelteLyne L< a WertfteM Get Under The Rinaldi Umbrella mi:

Painting (interior/exterior) SLEUTHS THANK YOU ,IO & JOHN JACOIISON Paper Hanging to this season's customers Marshals No Longer Storm Window Replacement in Westfield and Scotch Plains: Horse Around, Instead Replacement Windows Restraining Others • Randal's • Wyckoff's Marshal or constable—officers of Carpentry the peace. In a previous'essay, we • The Party Stop traced the origins of steward, a word derived from sty or stig and ward Restoration which literally means one who man- • SO New Residential Customers aged or guarded the pigsty. Like the Fully Insured stewards of old, marshals and con- stables also got their start around the barnyard. y' Marshal has a variety of meanings including a high ranking military of- ficer, an administrative officer of a United States judicial district or one who performs duties similar to those of a sheriff. But marshall is derived from the old French work, mareshal, Rinaldi Contractors meaning horse servant or groom. Constable, a chiefly British name A Family Owned & Operated Business For 20 Years for a police officer, is traceable to the Latin words comes and stabuli, mean- A Member of the Union County Chamber of Commerce ing an officer of the stable. As the job description for the people who per- formed there duties expanded, the meanings of Iheir titles ameliorated or improved. Call: (908) 964-4601 • Eves: (908) 789-7490 Today's marshals and constables no longer "horse around" but are more FOR FREE WRITTEN ESTIMATE likely to be restraining those who do. We Accept g Relatives of Elderly Support Group to Meet A support group for people caring for elderly orchronically ill relatives will meet on Monday, November 7, at 8 p.m. in the Parish Center of St. Helen's Roman Catholic Church lo- cated on Lamberts Mill Road in Westfield. These meetings scheduled for the first non-holiday Monday of each month, are information and sharing sessions. For further information, please call Thursday, November 3,1994 Mrs. Vernick Discusses Plan Scotch Plains Music Center For Seniors1 Tax Relief Marks Its Silver Year The Scotch Plains Music Center, with an extensive array of sheet mu- She and Assemblyman Richard Bagger Meet located at 409 Park Avenue in Scotch sic and books, a complete line of Plains, is celebrating their 25th anni- musical instruments and accessories With the State Commissioner of Human Affairs versary. at discount prices. Expert repairs on The center is a full-line music store all instruments are offered. Mrs. Gail Vernick, die Republican premium. The plan is insured, so the A "Master Class" Video Club Candidate for First Ward Council- surviving spouse hasapaid up plan in serves a wide range of musicians man, and Assemblyman Richard H. the event of the death of the other County Nature Club from beginner to advanced. Bagger, met with the Commissioner spouse. At the age of 65, the plan Private instruction is offered on all of the New Jersey Commissioner of comes into effect and starts to pay the Planning to Start instruments. The owners, Gregory Human Affairs, Mrs. Harriet Derman. yearly increase in taxes for the term "Is your pre-teenager fascinated Natic and his wife, Mary Ellen, both "We discussed the Westfield Care specified," she said. by the great outdoors? Would your teach piano and keyboard and have Flan, the property tax stabilization "That term can be five years, or child like to learn more about nature? enjoyed seeing many of their stu- and reduction plan for senior citi- increments of five years up to 20 W0MMS If so, please be our guest and visit the dents go on to successful musical zens. Commissioner Derman had read years. If you sell your house before new Union County 4-H Nature Club. careers. about the plan and expressed interest the end of the term, the money is The children will have a lot of fun Mr. Natic is a graduate of the Naval in discussing it further," Mrs. Vernick returned as cash value. Plan A pays or while they make new friends, learn Academy of Music and Mrs. Natic is said. the increase in taxes, leaving the en- about nature and enhance their self- a graduate of Prospect Hill Country "We created the plan in an attempt rol le«s with a stabilized tax bill," she •ESTFIELD confidence," a spokesman said. Day School and Centenary College. to stop the forced flight of our seniors noted. The first meeting will be held on Instruction is offered on all other from New Jersey's towns because of "Plan B is similar to Plan A, but it Wednesday, November 2, form 7 to 9 instruments by professional teach- the difficulty in paying property taxes is designed to pay the total tax bill for p.m. at the Cooperative Extension ers. The students range from the six- on fixed incomes. The Westfield Care the term selected. It also can be started auditorium, 300 North Avenue, East, year-old beginner to the senior citi- Plan consists of four parts," she ex- at any age, and payout starts at 65 Westfield. zen or the professional musician wish- plained. years of age," she said. "The club will meet every two ing to further his playing ability. "Plan A is an Annuity type pro- "Plan C is the single payment plan weeks and do a fun, new and educa- of either Plan A or Plan B," she ex- The teaching philosophy of the staff posal which you can start at any age. tional activity each time," Ins spokes- is to give each student a basic knowl- Each year, you pay a tax deductible plained. man added. "Plan D is a tax reduction plan. At CENTENNIAL HANDY WORK...Mrs. June Wells, a member of the Woman1! edge of reading music, theory, har- The program will be led by a 4-H mony and ear-training. Lessons are Salve Regina Set age 65, 10 per cent of the annual Club of Westfldd, constructed this commemorative banner by hand and Vol unteer Leader, Nocholas Polanin. increases in taxes would b deducted Mtrpriart the dub members by presenting it to them to be used during the chib'i then geared towards the student's own lWto anniversary year. Since 1W5, the Woman's Club or WestfleM has been The registration fee of $10 a child personal interest in musical styles, To Be Part of Fair form the tax bill. At 75,20 per cent will be used toward the cost of mate- would be deducted. This plan is simi- able to make flnanclal contributions la education and charities through the whether it be classical, popular, folk, About Admissions cooperation and axisUnce of local businesses and community participation in rials for the program. rock jazz, blue, fusion, marching band lar to the veterans tax reduction and their fiiDd-raiiinf event*. To register, please call 654-9854. RepresentativesoftheSalve Regina would have to be approved by the on all-stale preparation. University Admissions Office will state. The shift in taxes to cover Plan beon hind to talk with college-bound D is less than $17 per house, per students at Westfield High School in year," she said. Experience Westfield on Thursday, November 17, at 7:30 p.m. Representative Robert D. Franks the magic. endorsed the Westfield Cares Plan Located on Newport, Rhode and is in the process of moving a bill Island's historic Cliff Walk, Salve through Congress to gi ve the plan tax Regina is acoeducational, liberal arts deductibility. Assemblyman Bagger institution with about 2,200 students. has endorsed the Westfield Cares Plan The university has 40 concentrations and will sponsor the plan in the New leading to associate and bachelor Jersey Assembly," she said. degrees, as well as anextensivegradu- ate program. Mayor Garland C. "Bud" Boothe, Jr. has endorsed the Westfield Cares For more information, please con- Plan for Westfield. tact the admissions office at 1-800- William B. 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COINC, OVER IT...Mrs. Gail Vernick, the Republican candidate for First Ward Councilman, and the creator of the Westfield Cares Plan, the property tax stabilization and reduction plan for senior citizens, reviews her First Ward Resident's 1994 Questionnaire. Shown reviewing the forms, let to right, are: Silting, Third Ward Councilman Kenneth I,. MacRitchie, Mrs. Vernick, Third Ward Councilman Gary G. Jenkins; standing, Second Ward Councilman James J. Gruba, First Ward Councilman Norman N. Greco, Second Ward Councilwoman, Mrs. Margaret C. Sur, and Mayor Garland C. "Bud" Boothe, Jr.

A TRENTON BOOST...Mrs. Gail Vernick, the creator of the Westfleld Cares Plan, the tax stabilization and reduction proposal for senior citizens, meets with Assemblyman Richard H. Bagger, who endorses it. Mrs. Vernick Proposes Four-Part Plan To Ease Seniors9 Property Tax Burden Proposal, Needing State Approval, Would Offer Ways to Provide Funds for Future Taxes first Ward COUI» A four-part plan to help reduce the burden of property taxes on senior Endorses M«. Vermck's citizens was unveiled September 19 by Republican First Ward Town Council candidate, Mrs. Gail Vernick. The plan has been endorsed by Representative Robert D. Franks, Assemblyman and former Westfield Mayor Richard H. Baggerand Mayor Garland C. "Bud" Boothe, Jr.

Vote For Gail Vernick Republican for First Ward Town Council Tuesday, November 8,1994 PI.UI lor by "Filcndt ol Qnll Vcmlck". Judy Buehler, TriMum, JS2 Mumea W.y, Weillleld, N.J. Thursday, November 3,1994 Page 13 Blood Disorder Symposium Held at Overlook Center New methods for identifying risK Overlook's Blood Disorder Center, patients with venous thrombosis are posed to developing venous factors for thrombosis, a blood-clot- which performs highly specialized genetically resistant to a naturally thrombosis could be identified. Now, ting disorder that occurs in patients clinical, laboratory and research ser- occurring protein called Activated an additional 20 to 40 per cent of with such afflictions as stroke and vices to diagnose and treat patients Protein C, which regulates normal people who are prone to developing heart attack, were discussed at a re- with disorders of hemostasis. Dr. Yale blood clotting. Because this protein the disorder can be identified. cent inaugural symposium on S. Arkel, Director of the center, regulator is ineffective in these indi- Overlook's center is now perform- hemostasis and thrombosis at Over- opened the symposium discussion. viduals, they are predisposed to de- ing the new screening test for resis- look Health System's recently opened Among the topics discussed was a veloping thrombosis. tance to Activated Protein C, for in- BlooJ Disorder Center in Summit. new test that can measure the levels According to the specialists, it is vestigational purposes. The highly Foui authorities on thrombosis con- of certain proteins in the blood that prudent to identify this defect in pa- specialized services offered at the vened to discuss with area physicians may change in patients with tients with a history of venous center are usually offered at a teach- the new diagnostic and treatment thrombotic disorders. thrombosis or those with a family ing hospital rather than in the com- strategies for the mostcommon medi- Blood disorder specialists al so dis- history for the disorder who may be munity hospital setting. The center cal problem in the United States. cussed new methods of identifying undergoing high-risk medical or sur- serves patients from New Jersey and Physicians described markers that genetic risk factors for venous gical procedures or starting oral con- the New York metropolitan area. Ser- may be useful in identifying patients thrombosis, blood clotting in the traceptives. vices include care for patients with who are predisposed to thrombosis. veins, as well as prevention and treat- Prior to identifying this genetic hemophilia, congenital clotting fac- Speakers from Boston's Harvard ment recommendations for those at cause of thrombosis, only 10 to 15 tor deficiencies, von Willebrand's Medical School, Atlanta's Emory risk. per centof people genetically predis- Disease, platelet disorders, University, Ontario's McMasterUni- thrombotic disorders and According to recent medical stud- antiphospholipid ur Lupus Inhibitor OVERLOOKING HEMATOLOG1ST...A prominent hematologkt, Dr. Yale S. versity and New York's Mt. Sinai ies, there is substantial evidence that Arkel, established and directs Overlook Hospital's Blood Disorder Center for Medical Center gathered at Syndrome. The center also offers as many as 30 to 50 per cent of Job Rate Growth laboratory tests to assess patients with Thrombosis and Hematoiogy in Summit, where highly-specialized clinical, laboratory and research services are available to diagnose and treat patients Hit by Candidates abnormalities of hemostasis. with blood disorders. Fall Is the Time to Change For Freeholder Board The Union County Democratic Freeholder candidates, Peter D. 28™ ANNUAL CRAFTS Smoke Detector Batteries Corvelli, Robert A. Everett and Walter October is Fire Prevention Month nesses such as A&M Battery in Eliza- D. McNeil, Jr., called on the Repub- EXHIBITION AND SALE and area Tire departments are strongly beth. lican incumbents, "to get the opinion urging all residents to replace the For more information on battery of the 2,700 unemployed residents batteries in their smoke detectors on management, please contact your who lost their jobs last month, when a yearly basis. This simple precau- Municipal Recycling Coordinator," talking about how wonderful things tion can save lives and property. he added. are in Union County." "By properly installing and main- Mr. Corvelli said, "UnionCounty's NOV. 6, 7, 8, 9 taining smoke detectors on each level Underwater Volcanism, unemployment rose last month an- of your home, you double your Waterfowl Excursion other .03 per cent. Our 6.9 per cent Hours: 11 -9; Wed: 11 -8:00 chances of surviving a fire. After unemployment is the highest in the replacing your used batteries, remem- Set for Naturalists region and dwarfs Somerset at 4.2 ber to recycle them," reminds a The Echo Lake Naturalists' Club per cent and Hunterdon at 3.1 per spokesman for the Union County will meet on Tuesday, November 8, cent. Even Middlesex remains con- Utilities Authority. at 8 p.m. at Trailside Nature and Sci- stant at 5.4 per cent, while Union TEMPLE EMANU-EL "Although New Jersey law will ence Center Auditorium located on County continues a terrible upward ban the use of mercury in batteries by Coles Avenue and New Providence trend. The sad truth is that with a poor 756 East Broad St. • Westfield, N.J. 1995, batteries contain other heavy Road in Mountainside. jobs policy, the past recovery passed metals that also are toxic and must be Featured at the meeting will be a Union County by and we face yet (908) 232-0603 removed form the waste stream. For presentation by Dr. Richard Lutz, another recession." this reason, batteries should not be Professor of Marine Biology at Mr. Everett said, "I saw this week Vita and Mastercard landfilled or sent to the resource re- Donation; $4.00 Rutgers University. Dr. Lutz is also a that the County Manager. Mrs. Ann Free Parking covery facility," the spokesman staff member of the Institute of Ma- M. Baran, has taken up out slogan Seniors: $1.50 added. rine and Coastal Sciences. The title about county government having a Students: Free Refreshments "Proper disposal of old batteries is of his talk is "Underwater Volcan- seat at the table in promoting growth. SOt off with Ihli ad very important because some of them ism." Dr. Lutz was scheduled to speak Hopefully, with our election, we will contain heavy metals such as lead, last Octoberbut was aboardship gath- move beyond slogans in improving cadmium and mercury. When prod- ering new information on volcanic economicopportunity. We muslmove ucts that contain mercury are thrown eruptions in the deep Pacific. He has to get the state to adopt economic away with regular garbage, there is a been rescheduled to speak this year opportunity zones and promotea sys- potential for mercury to be released on the birth of a new ecosystem. tem of strategic planning to get new into the environment. Therefore, it is A joint excursion with the jobs into the area." very important that they not be sim- Watchung Nature Club to Brigantine Mr. McNeil, added, "Ourcampaign because your ply thrown out with the trash," noted National Wildlife Refuge is sched- has been about economic opportu- Utilities Chairman, Mrs. Blanche uled for November. Brigantine is a nity. From the need to get light rail Banasiak. hotspot for migrating shorebirds, transit to adhering to the principles of "Place used household batteries, waders, and waterfowl. Rare and the Community Reinvestment Act. viands art important.. including AA, AAA, C, D, 9-volt, unusual species are frequently ob- As the county economic tax base lantern and button cell batteries, in a served. Those planning to attend declines, we continue the dangerous clear plastic bag lhat can be sealed or should gather at 7:30a.m. at Bradlee's spiral of more tax appeals and in- tied. Then tuck the bag under the in Clark on Saturday, November 12. creased burden on residential tax- WeSpecialize inland, Wrist, forearm, twine on your top bundle of recycled Lunch and cold weather gear are payers." newspapers," the spokesman said. highly recommended. The Democratic challengers said, 'ECbow & SftouCder Surgery "In addition, car and truck batter- For further information, please "We need a new job and growth policy, ies can be recycled by returning them contact the field trip chairman at 757- which has escaped our Republican to the place of purchase or area busi- 9464. incumbents." • Fractures & Broken Bones • Arthritis • Tendons & Nerves • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome • Sports Injuries • Microsurgery

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Campaign Commltuo. VICKI Jenklm, Trtaaurer, 230 Connadlcut SIrNt, Weitflold, N.J. 07090. Page 14 ursday, November 3,1994 Girl Scout Cookie Sale to Begin November 19 iGirl Scouts from Washington Little Creativity Makes a World of Girl Scouting, helps us appreciate ington Rock Girl Scouts as well as Rock Girl Scout Cou icil will be par- Difference." According to Mrs. diversity by encouraging imagina- Girl Scouts throughout the United tidipating in their amlual Girl Scout Catherine Davis, Director of Product tion and originality. Our theme for States have emphasized diversity in Cookie Sale from Sal urday, Novem- Sales for Washington Rock, "creativ- the Cookie Sale is especially appro- their membership goals and pro- bor 19, through Satui day, December ity, which has always been a part of priate since for the past year Wash- gram." 5. Washington Rock Girl Scout Coun- This year's theme r the sale is "A cil serves more than 7,000 Girl Scouts in most of Union County and parts of Reception for Mayor Westfield Dance Company Middlesex and Somerset Counties. Although the Cookie Sale is com- Councilman Jenkins, pletely voluntary, most of the girls To Present Holiday Show will participate in it. "Participation in * To Be Saturday the cookie sale helps girls develop A campaign rece ion for Mayor The Westfield Dance Company will tor, is best known for directing the self-confidence and responsibility, Garland C. "Bud" •oothe, Jr. and hold its Winter Concert, "Holiday Broad way Dance Center in New York practice money management and ex- Third Ward Counc man Gary G. Extravaganza," on Saturday, Decem- City. perience the satisfaction of following Jenkins will be held it this Saturday, ber 3, at 7:30 p.m. at the Roosevelt "The 'Holiday Extravaganza' will, through on a commitment," explains RENAISSANCE MAN...ScotcB PlaiBJ-Fanwood High Sc* November 5, from 5 o 7 p.m. at the Intermediate School located at 301 be free to the public as part of the Mrsrs.. Davis. the printing products donated to them for their Kenalwaacc Praart kytetf home of Third Wa A Councilman Clark Street in Westfield. Westfield Dance Company's philoso- AlloftheproceedsfromtheCookie printer,JohnDuchaiilfcrofl7»lGr»nl^Iiic.Tliertudertiwia^l re teft to Kenneth L. MacRitc ieat515Trin- The dance company is geared to- phy to perform as a community ser- Salileremaininthecommunitvtobene remain in the community to ben-- » ' *#* Christine Ayal., Mltul Paid, Nicote Curr.1 aai ity Place, Apartmen No. 2GN. ward a young people. Its purpose is to vice. This is the opportunity for dance efit girls locally. The council's volun- Rager. Admission is free nd casual attire offer interested dancers an opportu- lovers of all ages to see dance reper- teer Board of Directors makes all is acceptable. nity to perform, attend dance compe- toire at its best with a Holiday fla- decisions about how cookie sale funds titions and study with world renowned vor," noted Mrs. Logus. are spent, including the amount earned John Duchantier Donates No liircl soars ftu high if lie choreographers and teachers. Due to limited seating, reserva- by troops. Troops add cookie pro- sours with lii» ow "ill(£H. Mrs. Jenny Logus, Artistic Direc- tions are requested by calling 789- ceed to their treasuries for discretion- 'William KluU 3011. ary expenditures such as trips, com- Renaissance Certificates munity service projects and other John Duchantier, owner and op- Academic Achievement Certificates special activities. erator of 1791 Graphics, Inc. on East for students who earn High Honor Eight different varieties of cookies Second Street in Scotch Plains, re- Roll or Honor Roll statusat the school will be available during the sale. To cently added a new dimension to the during the four marking periods. In find out how to order cookies, please Scotch Plains-Fanwood High addition, Mr. Duchantier is provid- call the Washington Rock Girl Scout School's Renaissance Program. He ing Certificates of Recognition, also Council Service Center at 232-3236. designed and printed free of charge gratis, for students at each of the four high school grade levels who are se- lected as "Students of the Month," . Affordable Ala Carte Family Restaurant When asked what motivated this generous contribution to the Renais- JUST LIKE MOM'S!! sance Program, Mr. Duchantier stated, "Two of my children graduated from Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School, and I have a high regard for the local education system, particularly the IIOOVEK* Wr.i/IHtV VAC. DKI.IIXF. teachers, As a result, I want to be a Exclusive 2-lank Sy*>m contributor to motivating students to ItgliMoniunceMoloi take education seriously." Powerful flloww B.IIOTI;L UPRIGHT 6 EARLY BIRD Currently the Renaissance Program 121/ZgilCw" WEDDING DREAMS at the school has 46 business partners CG3I SPECIALS 95 fcd ling Syr.lm FROM COME TRUE... who give to Renaissance cardholders is Iwicfi As List discounts on merchandise or services •Ensc FROM cl To riooi 6 EXPRESS $ 95 purchases at their establishments, oul Adjiistinenl SUPER LUNCHES Renaissance was implemented at 4. $34.95 the school last year. Based on a na- 'ass Cleaning CHILDREN'S 5K' Hour Open Bur Power Brush 95 Hot * Cold Hor» D'Ocurvn tional program, the local one focuses cessory Kil' DINNERS •1. 7 Coura* Dinner on recognizing students who excel REE S DAILY W.ddln, C«k. academically, attend school regularly, • Spot Sl 95 Flower* and Cuidleabra or behave like responsible citizens. Ucjiihir Price'79 SPECIALS FROM Planting Jubilee Show Students who attain either High Honor BANQUET ROOMS FOR ALL OCCASIONS Roll or Honor Roll distinction re- ceive "in school" privileges as well as local merchandise discounts. Stu- Vacuum Bags & Belts FOR ELEGANT THANKSGIVING BUFFET dents who attend school regularly Buy 2 Packs also receive incentives. Get The 3rd FREE]" Chaf Carved Turkay • Prlma RIba • Ham • Lamb Shrimp • Clama • Vlanaaa Tabla • Fraah Fruit Matthew Stepanski «P 1 cf • 9 9 person Earns Boston Degree WESTFIELD VACUUM Matthew A. Stepanski ofWestfield "MUCH MORE THAN JUST A VACUUM STOMtB recei ved his Bachelor of Arts Degree A VACUU* Easy Acctst Elegant 249 1'- ItKOAl) STREET, WESTFIELD (AcroMrrmiu.iione.il*Trim WailoT> ) in Economics from Boston Univer- from 908-322-7726 Marble si KU.78&287 Park & Mountain Ave., Scotch Plains Slainasa 'y- 64 1OOO Th iversto awarded academic,, degrees to 1; 157 students this fall'.' '-

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The conference was designed to provide leadership training for the County Rabbit Club nearly 500 local chapter officers and advisors in attendance. Will Start Soon Robert Moore of South Carolina "Is your pre-teenager crazy about presented the keynote address, "Why rabbits? Would your child like to To \mprovc....not to punl&h Winners Win." learn more about rabbits.?If so, please The workshop sessions were con- be our guest and visit the new Union • Behavioral Problems ducted by business people and edu- County 4-H Rabbit Club," a spokes- cators and allowed members to expe- man said. • Tempertnent Evaluations rience this year's state theme, "Bridg- "The children will have a lot of fun • Houeebreaking MASTER PLANS...Re|MiMicM Township Council candidates Councllwoman, ing the Gap form School to Work." while they make new friends, learn Mn. Jam tftn; Deputy Mayor Robert Johnston, and Councilwoman, Mrs. Presenting the high school were: about rabbits and enhance their self- • All Breed Obedience Ircac SduaMt, stand in front of the Stag* House Village complex in Scotch confidence," he continued. FWw. The town's Matter Plan, which is expected to be presented to the Gina Sepe, President; Amit Magdieli, Vice President of Administration; The first meeting will be held on FlMNbM Board is December, recommends giving Scotch Plains' downtown Tuesday, November 1, from 7 to 9 CaMal characteristics, including facades and signage. Steven Lehman, Vice President of Group and or Private Development; John O'Brien, Trea- p.m. at the Cooperative Extension surer; ScotlGersch, Public Relations, auditorium, 300 North Avenue, East, Instruction Available Scotch Plains Master Plan and Erin Zielenbach, Secretary. West Field. They were accompanied by Mrs. "The club will meet every two Lisa Belloino. weeks and do a fun, new and educa- T.D.S. Inc. Nears Completion, Trio Says For 52 years the organization has tional activity each time," he said. served as a national vocational stu- The program will be led by a 4-H The Scotch Plains Master Plan was started in February. A committee dent organization for business stu- volunteer leader, Thomas Cameron. 574-9090 or 396-0986 Review Committee is nearing consisting of members of the Plan- dents. Its purpose is to help students The registration fee is $10 a child. completion on its year-long project, ning Board, Environmental Commis- bridge the gap between the class- For information, please call 654- Jeff Smith, Certified Master Instructor and expects to present the plan to the sion, Township Council and public 9854. Planning Board in December, Coun- convened. cilwoman, Mrs. Irene Schmidt, re- By early Ihe summer, the commit- potted. tee drafted its requests for proposals PORTLAND WILLAMETTE "Our plans for Scotch Plains and for a Master Plan Review, which was to include a section on an action plan its downtown are very exciting, and presents ihe warm elegance of we're confident residents and busi- for the commercial business district. ness owners alike will share our en- Several proposals were received and Radiant Heat- thusiasm," Mrs. Schmidt said. She reviewed. Planners were interviewed noted that the Master Plan presents a and ultimately the committee selected UlIFAFYKE vision for Scotch Plains' future, ex- the firm of Moskowitz, Heyer and Gruel to prepare the town's Master plaining, "It recommends giving the Plan Review, and the Atlantic Group, downtown business area Colonial headed by Patrick Henry, to develop GAS LOGS characteristics, including facades and a plan for Scotch Plains' downtown. signage. Mass transportation to the If you're ready for the warmth and realism of a glowing fireplace and downtown shopping area from other The Moskowitz group is focusing want fire in an instant — you're ready for Ultra Fyre gas logs. pans of town would be provided by on such items as ordinances, zoning, mini-buses or trackless trolleys and a land use, parks and recreation, and park with walking trails would be sewage. The Atlantic Group is devel- created on the Marline Avenue Ex- oping plans for the revitalization of SUMMIT fl tension." the downtown. Work on the town's Master Plan Councilwoman, Mrs. Joan Papen, noted that as a result of Ihe work done FIREPLACE. thus far, the Town Council recently Local Students Perform created an Architectural Review CENTRIL.J Board which will be operating under CUSTOM FRAMING In Youth Family Concert guidelines developed by the Atlantic The New Jersey Youth Symphony's Group. annual Family Concert is being pre- Beautiful Fireplace Tool Sets, Glass Enclosures, WHh This Coupon • Expires Dec. 3,1994 sented on Sunday, November I3,at3 "Everyone on theTownshipCoun- Screens, Andirons, Fenders, and other p.m. at the North Hunterdon High cil has been impressed with the work School, I44S Route No. 31, of the Master Plan Review Commit- Fine Quality Accessories for the Home. Annandale. Admission is by door tee. The members are to be com- donation. mended for theiroutstanding efforts," 25 I NoilliAvc, Wesl (908)273-3273. Municipal Talking In Front ol Gnllery Music Director and Conductor, Mrs. Papen added. George Marriner MauriancI the 98- 'By "lawT'e'vefy"six years" a"town' , SUMMIT, NJ 07901 (At tlio Tiain Station, Westbound Side, Next to I loninvnd Homily) piece symphony orchestra of high- must review its Master Plan to deter- All HE BRIDGE (908) 232-64.93 school musicians will perform Will- mine if it is still viable and projects Tiles. Fll. 10 to 6 • Sat. 10 to 5 • Evenings by A|i|iiiiiilinciil iam Schuman's orchestration of the vision the town wants for its fu- Charles Ives Variations on America ture. as the centerpiece of the program designed to teach young people about the orchestra. The New Jersey Youth Symphony, Celtic Treasures.... now in its 16th year, was founded to The finest in Irish crystal, Celtic jewelry, gifts, music, foods and flne perfumes, fine imported provide orchestral training for tal- lambswool, tweed, linen and cashmere clothing. Come view our rich selection at... ented young musicians. In addition PAPEN to their regular series of orchestral programs throughout New Jersey each year, student members also ap- JOHN TON ceLCI'c irapoRts lX*a pear in chamber music settings. 28 Prospect St. • Westfield • 654-3490 Local musicians are Paul Bhasin, SCHMIDT Martin Blendulf, Kathryn Chern, Yih Hours: Tues. - Fri. 10:30-5:30; Thurs. 'tit 8; Sat. 'til 5 Huang, Ghia Jacobs and Sarah SCOTCH PLAINS TOWNSHIP COUNCIL Rubenstein, all of Westfield, and Roisin R. Egenton of Fanwood.

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KEEP WESTFIELD STRONG SUPPORT QUALITY PUBLIC EDUCATION Know the Facts about the December 13 Bond Referendum

On December 13, you will decide the future residents recently voted yes to maintaining cannot be financed through the normal of our schools, our children—and therefore their quality of life and education. South operating budget. our town.. Brunswick residents approved a $51 million bond referendum. Every parent in Westfield will see the A public vote will be taken on whether to benefits of this bond issue in the facilities issue a school construction bond. This $7.6 their children attend. million bond issue will add 22 classrooms to Myth #4: There must be another solution four of our already overcrowded schools, It that hasn't been explored. will fund needed, basic improvements in five Myth #7: Some redistricting on the North others. FACT: There have been months of effort Side would solve the overcrowding problem. and investigation into all possible solutions Vote yes, and we can maintain desirable to the increasing school-age population. FACT: If the overcrowding could be class sizes, prevent massive redistricting, eliminated simply by moving some children and preserve Westfield's valuable reputation. At first, it seemed that moving the fifth from one school to another, it would have graders from the elementary schools to the been done. We don't have space in existing Vote no. and save yourself about $65 a year. intermediate schools might be a good idea. It classrooms to accommodate the current and turned out, however, that this approach expected school population. But we'll all lose when overcrowded itself would require $5.8 million in additional classrooms pull our school system out of the construction. And it is not educationally In fact, if the bond does not pass, we will all top rank. The strength of Westfield's schools ideal to place fifth graders in the middle be faced with redistricting to distribute the has been a big element in building and schools. They lack the necessary maturity burden as evenly as possible. That would maintaining our excellent property values. and do better in elementary schools. This mean your children, or their friends, might idea had no cost advantage and an not be attending their same neighborhood The Westfield Education Coalition, a group of educational deficiency. schools. concerned homeowners and parents, wants you to have the facts. We believe that when Another idea was to house all fifth and sixth Westfield residents understand what is at graders at Edison Intermediate School and Myth #8: I have no children in the schools, stake, you will do what is best for our all seventh and eighth graders at Roosevelt. so this bond issue doesn't matter to me. children and our community and approve That could be don.} without construction. the bond issue. But there would be costs: Not only would we FACT: We believe that the people of lose our neighborhood schools, but it would Westfield want to keep Westfield strong. cost about $300,000 a year to bus these Whether you were born and raised here or Myth #1: We don't need more classrooms. children across town. Unlike the separate • •• •• ; you're new in town, you havea pride in the ., funds generated from a bond issue, this quality of life that makes Westfield special. FACT: Some of our schools are already $300,000 would come from the operating Giving Westfield's children a good education overcrowded. Desirable elementary class size budget for the schools. Money would be is important to us all, for our future as well is 18 to 25 students. But while other towns taken from existing school programs just to as theirs. in our area, such as Summit, New transport students. This proposal would Providence, and Berkeley Heights, are require a large annual expenditure with no Voters more narrowly concerned with maintaining this advantage, Westfield is lasting benefit. economic self-interest should consider the already experiencing classes of 25 or more following: One of the most important factors children, with class sizes of more than 30 on determining residential property values to the horizon. Myth #5: The school budget was voted new home buyers is the quality and down because there was a lot of fat in it; it reputation of the public school system. The And our older schools have smaller must be the same with this bond. bond proposal is the most comprehensive classrooms that can't fit many more desks. and effective way of sustaining our Is this what we picture when we think of FACT: The message Westfield voters commitment to educational excellence. Westfield schools? Aging classrooms with sent regarding the school budget was heard children packed in like sardines? loud and clear. The optional programs that And while no one likes or wants higher some objected to, such as the elementary taxes, the approximate average annual cost school guidance program, were subsequently of $65 per family should be acceptable Myth #2: The projected school population cut from the budget. Following that spirit, relative to the potential loss of tens of increase is "over-inflated." It is just a "blip" the bond-issue proposal has been made as thousands of dollars each .in property value if that will pass after a year or two. lean as possible, with no frills included. our school system becomes (or is perceived to have become) second-rate. FACT: We invite you to look at the actual figures and to study the information Myth #6: Only some schools will benefit. available on the new baby boom, which VOTE YES DECEMBER 13 population experts are predicting will last FACT: The bond issue will benefit every well past the year 2000. school. It includes new classrooms for Wilson, Franklin, Jefferson, and McKinley For more information, send in this form and The original post-World War II baby boom Schools and important upgrading and mark you calendar to attend a meeting on peaked in 1957. The current baby boom needed repairs at Tamaques, Washington, November 7 at Jefferson School, November follows naturally from the first one—all those Edison, Roosevelt, and the High School that 21 at Wilson, or November- 30 at McKinley. kids from the 50's are parents today, and their children (our children) are in the schools now. Mail to: Westfield Education Coalition, %720 Highland Avenue, Westfield, NJ 07090.

Myth #3: The need for a bond issue has _ You have my vote. been invented by some of the people running _ Count me in. Tell me how I can help support public education in Westfield. our schools, who want it to pass to make themselves "look good." _ I'm not sure. I'll need an absentee ballot. FACT: That just doesn't make any sense. A lot of time, effort, and independent citizen study has gone into the current proposal. name Increased population, overcrowding in schools, and the desire to maintain an excellent educational system are not unique address telephone to Westfield. Other leading towns in our area are facing similar problems. Chatham paid for by the Westfield Education Coalition, 7 Trails End Court, Westfield, NJ 07090 Thursday, November 3,1994 Page 17 Third Ward Councilman Campaigns Door-to-Door Councilman Gary G. Jenkins, seek- inform the candidates of neighbor- In theirdoor-to-door campaigning, and Mayor Garland C. "Bud" Boothe, ing reelection on the Republican ticket hood concerns. Councilmen Jenkins and MacRitchie Jr. for Mayor. in the November 8, General Election, For example, when Councilman have distributed the literature of the Councilmen Jenkins and discussed the door-to-door campaign MacRitchie was campaigning in the other Republican candidates: MacRitchie have been assisted in their being conducted in the Third Ward Manor Park neighborhood, a citizen Garabed "Chuck Haytaian for the door-to-door campaigning by Mayor by himself and by Councilman Ken- recommended installation of United States Senate, Representati ve Boothe and by Republican Commit- neth L. MacRitchie. stopsigns qn Grandview Avenue at Robert D. Franks for the House of tee members Mrs. Jane S. Aoyagi, Councilman Jenkins explained that the intersection of Elizabeth Avenue. Representatives, Frank H. Lehr, Ed- Mrs. Francis Dougert, Miss Pamela door-to-door campaigning enables the Councilman MacRitchie followed up ward H. Force and Henry W. Kurz for S. McClure, Mrs. Elizabeth P. Yevich citizens to meet the candidates and on this recommendation; it was ap- the Board of Chosen Freeholders, and Brian Granstrand. furthermore enables the citizens to proved by the Transportation, Park- ing and Traffic Committee and by the Town Council; it is now being re- Winter Depression viewed by the New Jersey Depart- ment of Transportation. WESTWOOD CLEANERS Program Subject "Councilman Jenkins and I have "Many people feel sad during the made a tradition of door-to-doorcam- winter months. For some, it is not just paigning in the Third Ward, demon- Same location since 1965 cabin fever or hibernation, but a true strating that we earn votes rather than MAYOR VISITS HIS FORMER HOME...CouncUman Gary G. Jenkins and physiological depression," a spokes- 1004 SOUTH AVENUE • \rYESTFIELD, NJ Mayor Garland C. "Bud" Boothe, Jr. visit Mrs. JeanetU F. Heller at her home, taking votes for granted," remarked • Shirts & Blouses • Su

Seventy-five sixth graders at the impairments, Mrs. Lisa Ritthaler-Eck, Mini/Micro Blinds Livingston Elementary School in Director of Admissions, and Mrs. Cranford recently learned what it's Ronald Wilheim, Manager of the Pleated Shades like to experience the infirmities of Rehabilitation Department at oldage, gaininganawarenessofwhat Westfield Meridian, explained the life is like for some of their elderly meaning of the impairments. Cellular Shades relatives. "They all seemed to have gained , At the invitation of Miss Debbie an appreciation toward the elderly," FREE SHOP AT HOME SERVICE Gidney, Health and Family Planning said Mrs. Wilheim. 'They asked some l Coupon When Order Is WrWsn Coordinator for the Cranford Elemen- good questions and made intelligent 11/20/94 tary School District, the students were comments regardingtheirown grand- given a course in sensitivity training. parents. This exercise sensitized the They learned to feel, for example, students to the feelings of their older what it's like to have arthritis, cata- family members who may be suffer- ing from disabilities." racts and other disabilities, Never a sitting fee Two staff members of .Meridian Meridian Nursing Center in Nursing"fcefiter'tff ^£fiWcl?i5i9°AVe'sYiYe'ltiheflpstb-prombte sensitiv- For thaiifamily.RortrmtYoiijKqep Talking About. LambcctsMill Road, amemberof the ity and understanding toward the eld- I 844 SOUTH AVENUE, W. Genesis Health Network, visited the erly and disabled. sixth-grade classrooms, talked about If you are interested in having a of ULt/L&t I WESTFIELD, NJ long-term care and then broke the Sensiti vity Training Seminarforyour vo . 908-654-9555 ,—, ,, „, —' || 27 East Broad Street • Westfield, NJ Call for appt. 908-233-6662 students into groups. Their youthful groupgp ,p please contact Mrs. Ritthaler- vision was cloudy and their fingers Eck at 233-9700. moved awkwardly as the students all wore clumsy gloves and/or glasses smeared with petroleumjelly, to simu- late arthritis and impaired vision. WHO CARES... When the students had trouble play- ing cards and checkers with their II you let (ear ol consequence prevent ... if you're an athlete and you Irom following your deepest Merrill Lynch musician? We care. Because we care instinct, then your Hie will be safe, ' expedient and Ihin. about you as a whole person. •Catherine Butler Hathaway A tradition of trust. At Delbarton, we work hard to Minds llial have nothing lo make the most of the gifts that God confer find little to perceive. Private Client Group has given while developing balance —William Wordsworth ainong mind, body and spirit. "AN APPLE A PAy Keeps XHB WXTOR 195 Elm Street From tlie quarterback who plays

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Sunday til 7 PM r__ •Except Nov. 23rd T1"* Seller's 233-3444 for Orders 560 SPRINGFIELD AVENUE • WESTFIELD • 233-1246 DELBARJODelbarton School N 270 Mendham Road Morristown, New Jersey 07960 201-538-3231, ext. 3019 J ,, nvvember 4,199* History of Carnegie Hall Student Enrollment Up 71, Is Woman's Club Topic Or 1.5 Per Cent, Over Last Year "All About Carnegie Hall" will be recordings of the illustrious musi- Enrollment in the town's nine pub- program and 44 in five self-contained presented at the Monday, November cians who have performed there. She lic schools continues to rise, with 71 elementary classrooms. Some of the 14 general meeting of the Woman's also' recounts lively anecdotes about more students enrolled this year over special education students in these ClubofWestfield. the concerts. last year. self-contained classrooms are tuition- Mrs. Mirante has been active in the Theofficial 1994-1995 enrollment paying students from surrounding Mrs. Irma S. Mirante will give the school districts. history of this world-famous New New Jersey State Federation of reported to the State Department of York concert hall and will include Women's Clubs of which the Education is based on the October 14 There are also 62 students who live Woman's ClubofWestfield is a mem- enrollment. This year, the number of in Westfield but attend special educa- ber. She has served as Historian and students is 4,634. Last year, there tion classes in other school districts. is presently the State Librarian. She were 4,363. They are not counted in the enroll- is a Past President of the Wednesday Bulk of the enrollment increase, 66 ment. Tuition for these students is Morning Club of Cranford and is students or 93 per cent of the total included in the school budget. currently their Parliamentarian. increase, is «£ the elementary level When these 62 resident students in She was named Cranford Citizen where enrollment in six schools out-of-district classes are added to of the Year i n 1981 and in 1985 was ARMED FOB CHILLS-CMUm la the WcrtMa Day Care Ccatcr were climbed to 2,354 from 2,288. Sec- the 4,634 students enrolled in the honored as a Woman of Achievement ondary enrollment show* a net in- schools, the total, 4,696 is 47 fewer by Douglass College. crease of five students, with 12 addi- than the total number of in- and out- She is a member of the Press hdp of Day Care Crater KiaMuj voktatotn «k» HM 1 tional at the high school and three at of-district students, 4,743 projected Women's Club and has traveled in for Ik* coBiMiiakMi at UM Unit Ship ovar the part rii aw Roosevelt and a decline of 10 at by Mrs. Sara Weissman, the profes- GiftSt^,«wwh^ledcwiiirfvdyMtteUriMfiHrfOfllcc,MlNartfe AVCMM, Europe, Southeast Asia and North Edison. sional demographer hired by the Wctt, hM "tremendotu teU-aut banala*," ladtrfiBf a wiartw of MMH-«te Westfield Board of Education last Africa. "Mrs. Mirante is knowledge- sweatahlrti, accordim to Mrs. Joaa Hafu, had of the atop. This year's total enrollment, 4,634 able about many areas of art, music, in nine schools, is 394 fewer students spring to study and predict enroll- history and other subjects and has than 40 years ago, the 1954-1955 ments. appeared on the television quiz show school year when there were 5,028 This year's total 71-student in- 'Jeopardy,'" a spokeswoman said. Business Breakfast to Focus students in 12 schools. crease is spread throughout the nine Hostesses for the tea which fol- Enrollment in Westfield schools schools, ranging from a high of 25 lows the program will be members of On County Growth Prospects peaked in 1967-1968 with 8,852 stu- additional students at Franklin School the Literature and Recreation De- dents in 13 schools and began a de- to a decrease of 10 students at Edison partments. The Westfield Area Chamber of ness breakfast with Dr. Henry J- Ross cline that lasted through the school Intermediate School. All members and their guests are Commerce invites their members and on Wednesday, November 16, form 8 years 1968-1969throughl989-1990. School-by-school enrollment num- Mrs. Irma S. Mirante welcome to attend. other local business owners to abusi- to 10 a.m. at The Westwood, 438 Simply dividing the number of bers and the increase or decrease over North Avenue, Garwood. school buildings into the number of last year follow: Dr. Ross, the Executive Director of students, the average student per SCHOOL fMMUwrr CHAMf school building was 419 forty years MMMNMl 1,212 •11 Westfield's School Budget the Union County Alliance, will speak 471 on that organizations' purpose and ago, 681 at the peak, and is currently SI* •1 goalsforUnionCounty in 1995."You 515. ftajMjti M0 •H are invited to share ideas and become Westfield's total school enrollment •11 as presented by part of the renewal and growth of began increasing in 1990-1991, go- HcKMty 271 41 4M +14 Union County. This will be followed ing to 4,343 that year from 4,335 in TMMM|UM W 41 by a question-and-answer period," a 1989-90. It has continued to increase WNMH Mi 41 Citizens Against the Bond xM spokesman said. until the current 4,634 total enroll- •^ ment. TOTAL ttmwnUry 2*4 4M • Education in Westfield is a $44 million a Salary/b«n*flt The Union County Alliance is a TOTAL Uoonavy 4| consortium of existing organizations From an enrollment of 1,917 in TOTAL HMOUWNT 471 year enterprise 182.6% committed to the best interests of 1988-1989 to 2,354 students in 1994- !«S • 82.6% of all expenses are salaries and Tuition paid othws Union County. Major goals include 1995, elementary enrollment has in- Education Association job creation, job retention and eco- creased by 22.8 per cent. During that benefits ($35 million plus) 4.5% nomic development. period, secondary enrollment de- Tells Three Choices urch«s«d sorvlc* creased to2,280from2,497,a9.5per • There are 10 students per professional in This business breakfast is spon- For Freeholder Board the system sored by McDowell Heating Oil Sales cent decrease. This year's total en- 4% & Service, 450 North Avenue, East. rollment of 4,634 is 5 per cent higher The Union County Education As- • Of the $9,700 cost per pupil at least $8,000 [Debt iservice This sponsorship allows the Cham- than it was in 1988-1989 when it was sociation Political Action Commit- is in salaries and benefits ber to bring programs like this to the 4.414. tee has endorsed Freeholder Chair- 1.7% Westfield business community. Res- Of 4,634 students enrolled in the man Frank H. Lehr and Freeholder • Every 3 professionals are supported by ervations are $8 for Chamber mem- town's nine schools, 110, or 2.4 per Edwin H. Force, both Republicans, 1 paid support person 'estbook* & supplies bers and $10 for the public. Please cent, are in self-contained special and Peter D. Corvelli, a Democratic call the Chamber by Thursday, No- education classes. Of 2,354 elemen- candidate and a former Mayor of • Tuition paid to other districts equals 4.5% 3.3% vember 10, at 233-3021. tary students, 78 are in special educa- Hillside, forthe three positions on the of the budget ($1.9 million) tion, with 34 in the Pre-Kindergarten Union County Board of Chosen Free- leaf 4V energy holders. On December 13th you will have to decide the 1.4% Government Relations Co-Chair- fate of a $7 million bond issue to fund man Stanley Gurski said, "We sup- modifications to existing buildings. Are you Repair & maintenance port those who would support public 1% THE NEW JERSEY WORKSHOP FOR THE ARTS education." concerned about the rate oj'propertytax increases All three endorsed candidates sup- All other PKOVDLVPKBSENTS needed to fund this business in your community? port the establishment of a full-time 1.5% vocational high school for Union County. They all believe that the present shared-time structure does THE 1994-95 SEASON not adequately meet the needs of our Vote NO on the bond issue. students. All support adding to the A NO vote is NOT a vote against WestflekTs children. present curriculum and in working to -Muiic SIIMHO Instrumental and voice claue* for all ages and skill levels.'' maintain a professional career staff," It is a vote for accountability in educational spending. a spokesman said. - Kldl 'N' Art • dauel for children to five yean. A 3%> cut in salaries and benefits will pay for the renovations completely In 8 years. Herbert Levitt, President of the itThmBond. - TIM Art Studio: Drawing, Painting, andSculpturc classes association which represents over 8,000 educational employees who - WntfWd FcKiniaiib Classes in epee, foil and ubre. work in the county's public schools, said that "as educators we are con- Also Seasonal Seminars in Making Them Baskets and Gift Wrapping, cerned about the future of public edu- Diabetes Management Center Russian Language Lessons and Chess for Children. cation. These three candidates, be- For mart information, call (908) 789-9696. cause of their responses, record and Open House on accessibility, have earned our en- The New Jersey Workshop for the ArU is a non-profii t arts educa- dorsement. The Union County Voca- Thursday, November 10, 1994 tlon organization founded by Dr. Theodore Schlosberg in 1972. tional Center and Union County Col- Donations accepted. lege play an integral role ineducating '(In Recognition of National Diabetes Month) the youth of this county. Decisions 152 E. Broad Street, WolfMd, NJ 07M1 made by members of the Freeholder 10 am to 4 pm Board impact heavily on these insti- tutions," the spokesman added. For More Information Please Call (908) 527-5490 Historic Battle Topic Village Curtains Wednesday, November 9 Join us to learn about how our Diabetes Management Center can Before Patriotic Sons help you manage your diabetes. Our team of professionals will be • Custom Window Treatments • large Selection of Fabrics Dr. Mark E. Lender, Director of Advanced Study and Research at available to answer your questions and representatives from • Quilting Books 9 Notions • Home Decorating Supplies (f Patterns Kean College in Union, will address pharmaceutical companies will demonstrate their products. • Stencils 8 Paints • Duets & Fashion Pleats 55% OFF the West Fields Chapter of the Sons • ReactyMaAeLaceCurtains • Christmas Merchandise Now Available of the American Revolution at the Westfield Municipal Building on Tours • Demonstrations • Prizes • Refreshments NATIONALLY KNOWN SANTA ARTIST Wednesday, November 9, at 8 p.m. His topic will be "The Battle of Springfield, the Riddle Solved." What Will You Have To Lose Before You fl June McKenna His discussion will cover the events Saturday, November 5, 1994 leading to the battle and the historical controversy surrounding it. An ex- Gain Control of Your Diabetes? 12:30 PM to 2:30 PM planation of what really happened SPECIAL APPEARANCE • PIECES AVAILABLE will be offered. Ignore Your p>; The Sooner STOP BY TO SEE JUNE'S FULL SANTA SELECTION Dr. Lender received his doctorate Diabetes W- •• You Call in American history at Rutgers Uni- Toda :} versity and has been affiliated with y ^m (908) 527-5490, 169 E. Broad St., Westfield the university since 1974. Currently And You May ****^ The Less (4 Doors Down from Woolwonhs) he serves in the administration and Not See . ^JJ You'll Have on the faculty as a visiting professor. 908-789-2555 A prolific writer on American his- Tomorrow im^l to Lose HOURS: Mon.toSat. 10 to 5:30 • Thun. 10 to 8:30 , tory, his published works include five books on New Jersey history. Given time, the Our team of The public is welcome to the meet- extra sugar in you diabetes specialists ings which conclude with refresh- blood can make will teach you how ments. Those attending are asked to the vessels Experience the Excitement of use the East Broad Street entrance to to keep your blood the Municipal Building. weaken, bulge and sugar at a safe level eventually burst. •M for the rest of your Wandlaw-Hartridge Tracking Worker Time That's why life. organs with large numbers of small We'll give you the education and Topic of Group's Meeting F\ i i OIM N Hois v Max- Hirsch of Custom Systems & blood vessels - like your eyes and encouragement you need to stay healthy Support, Inc. will be the guest pre- kidneys - are so quick to feel the effects of from your head to your toes. IIH-MI.U, \m, mlu-t K. senter at the November meeting of diabetes. the Central New Jersey SBT User Because while there's still no cure for Comemeetstudents, parents, andfitadty. First, you'll see dark spots of blood float diabetes, the latest scientific evidence Group. See our art and music studios, computer labs, library, classrooms, and Mr. Hirsch will demonstrate bar- across your field of vision. After the suggests that proper control may coding systems that can track em- spots, cobwebs. And after the cobwebs, postpone, prevent and even reverse your athletic facilities. Leant how your child can become a part of the . ployee time and attendance data. Also, automatic data collection for the you may not see anything at all. complications. If you act in time. management of labor and materials Challenges and Learning on the shop floor will be discussed. Call us today. Because diabetes is with you for life. So are we. Reaching and Accomplishments The meeting is scheduled forThurs- day, November 10, at the Park Place Open Houiw;i>iri Diabetes Management Center Grades K-7 • 8:30 am Grades 8-12 • 7:00 pm in ScotchPlains. Dinner will be served Lower School Campus Upper School Campus and reservations are required. American St. Elizabeth Hospital 1040 Plainfield Avenue 1295 Inman Avenue For more information, or reserva- Diabetes 225 Williamson Street Plainficld, NJ 07060 Edison, NJ 08820 tions, please call 889-6300. , Association Elizabeth, NJ 07207 Please RSVP to the Admissions office at (908) 754-1882 God lovca an idle rainbow no NEW JERSEY AFFILIATE, INC. (908) 527-5490 Admissions screening, grades 3-7, Nov. 19, 8:30 am less than lnboring sea*. —Rnlpli Hodp Thursday, November 3,1994 Pace 19

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SCOTCH (MAINS 1OW C OU N C II are working toward a combined goal He is a graduate of Seton Hall Uni- of $35,000 for the three professional versity and received his law degree divisions. from Seton Hall School of Law. In announcing the appointment of He is a member of the Union County the professional division leaders, Bar Association, the New Jersey Bar A HAPPY REUNION.. The Wettfidd High Kfcooi Cla* rf 1W» receatly hcM Douglas Schwarz, the 1994 Cam- Association and the American Bar their 55th reunion. Pictured, left to rifht, art Reuaioa CammtUt* fbtrt: paign Chairman noted, "We are most Association. He is a member of the Back row, Owen McWilHanu, George Swaltow, Mn. letty Py DavMaoa, fortunate in havingsuch distinguished Board of Directors of the Westfield William Lowe, Mrs. Ann Satterthwaitc KIBen uai Ltwii Howarta; atfMk row, citizens to spearhead these profes- "Y," a member of the Board of Trust- Mrs. Eileen Donahue O'Mara, Mn. Alice Clarke Luthaua, JWMS Price mat sional areas. Many professional This Bud's Robert Hoffman; standing in front, Mrs. Eileen Mundt Price aai Mn. Dagmr ees of Echo Lake Country Club and people were involved in the founding Swcnson Ditlmer. an alumni representative to the Seton of the United Fund of Westfield, and Hall University Athletic Council. we are confident that, under the di- He was recently listed in Who's For Us! Westfield Class of 1939 rection of Dr. Vernick, Dr. Streko and Who Among Rising Young Ameri- Mr. Boyle, the professional commu- cans. He and his wife, Mrs. Linda nity will once again respond gener- Glenn Boyle, are the parents of three Holds Memorable 55th Reunion ously. children, Shannon, Kathleen and The Westfield High School Class Mrs. O'Mara confessed, "I gradu- Dr. Vernick,amemberoftheUnited Caroline Boyle. of 1939 held their 55th reu nion Octo- ated from Westfield High, but my Fund Board of Trustees, is a 17-year ber 21 to 23. Mrs. Eileen Donahue children graduated from Scotch seasoned veteran chairing this divi- O'Mara, a member of the Reunion Plains-Panwood. Thank goodness it sion. A graduate of LaSalle, he re- Committee, said, "As a member of was a close game." ceived his medical degree from RE-ELECT this class, I found our gathering to- Saturday night the group gathered Hahnemann University. He is a gen- gether unique and our sense of com- at the Veterans of Foreign War post in eral internist, astaff member at Over- Mayor Garland C. panionship unusual. Our classmates Clark for an evening of music from look Hospital in Summit and the came from California and Colorado, their era, good food, and, most im- NortheastChairman for the Research "Bud" Boothe Texas, Montana, Maine, Florida and portantly, the best of company. Lots Endowment Fund at Duke Univer- even Alaska to return to Westfield of pictures were taken and lots of sity Eye Center of Durham, North Election Day and embrace one another." reminiscing was done, said Mrs. Carolina. He also is a member of the On Friday night at St. Paul's Parish . O'Mara. Board of Trustees of the Union County is November 8th House, class members donned name Sunday they attended a brunch at Diabetic Association. Heand his wife, tags, although most, according to Mrs. ' Echo Lake Country Club and started Mrs. Gail Vernick, are parents of two 7AM to 8PM O'Mara, recognized one another, and to say their good-byes. It was strongly children, Brooke and Marc Vernick. signed up for the reunion picture requested that the class get together which was taken Saturday night. again in five years. "It seems incon- Dr. Streko practices general den- tistry in Westfield. A graduate of Saturday morning involved a bus ceivable that an event we have planned and waited for so long is Rutgers University, he received his ride around Westfield which brought dental degree from the University of back many memories to those who over," expressed Mrs. O'Mara, "but we all have something very special to Medicine and Dentistry of New Jer- •** now 1 i ve far away. The afternoon was sey. He is a member of the Westfield Paid for by spent watching Westfield's football sustain us because our class was spe- Carol 4 Norman N. Oraeo, team win a 14 to 7 victory over Scotch cial." Rotary Club and the American Den- 171 Lincoln Road, WMtftoM, N.J. Plains-Fan wood. "This game I studi- The Class of 1939 donated the seed tal Association, the New Jersey Den- Dr. Harris S. Vernick ously avoiileddueto splil allegiance," money for the World War II plaque on tal Association, the American Acad- Town Hall which was dedicated on emy of Cosmetic Dentistry and the Veteran's Day, November 11, 1993. American Academy of Implant Den- The Ladies Philotochos Society *jfc Invites You To

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"If you are a caregiver or if you know someone who is suffering from ORECK Alzheimer's disease or a related ORBITER dementia, you will find this group discussion helpful," a spokesman •Send* said. Guest speakers often address • Strips Floon the meeting and provide helpful in- • Sands ROOT formation. Please call Steven Kendall at 233-9700 for further details. • Scnibs Cast of Characters Concrete FRAMED size: 18"x 341/2" • Polishes Float Capture a piece of the magic which helped create Walt SUPER BUSTER PORTABLE , Disney's first feature-length animated film, Snow • Shampoos Kite and (he Seven Dwarfs. This new limited-edition, Carpets- panoramic-size wricel, "Cast of Characters ", is a gathering WetorDiy of the entire cast of the 1937 animated classic. It was recreated from the original size comparison charts used by animators during production of the film. Look for "Coil • Bonnet of Characters" Bn& other new releases from Snow While at this Preferred Gallery featuring Walt Disney Studios Animation ArL My WELCOME WAGON baskel Is loaded with useful gills, Inloimatlon and cords you can io- deem for more glfls at local businesses who'd Ilketosay'WMycollls a Irlepdly visit Io help you wllli lips lor all your > noods. Engngod? 108 Quimby Street 123 Ridgewood Avenue New paranl? Moved? T. PETERSEN CO. Westfield Ridgewood Call me., RSJ., WESTFIELD 908-654-3131 201-445-8888 Joan 232-0887 EWING MACHINES • MOWERS 1 Thursday, November 3,1994 Page 21 Wellington Gallery to Host Symphony Friends Announces Special Children's Concert The Westfield Symphony Friends "Working in coalition with the Junior Outreach Center attend the concert. phony ticket outlets or can be ordered Stamp Artist's One-Man Show has announced that 100 tickets to the League greatly increases our ability Having a child with HIV is a tremen- by telephone from the WestfieldSy m- children's concert, on Sunday, De- to give the simple gift of classical dous daily challenge. We hope that phony office at 232-9400. The cost i s Howard Koslow Has Designed 17 United Slates Postal Stampscember 4, "Simple Gifts: A Concert music to many more children. We are coming to the concert and hearing $6 for children and $10 for adults. for Children and Families," featuring particularly pleased to be able to have beautiful music will be good medi- The concert is presented by the Wellington Gallery will feature a cents Antarctic Treaty — and has the Westfield Symphony Orchestra, the families of St. Clare's Family cine for the entire family." Westfield Symphony Friends, the one-man show for artist Howard since contributed 16 others, includ- have been given to the Junior League The concerts on Saturday, Decem- volunteer arm of the Westfield Sym- Koslow at the Wellington Gallery, ing the classic Brooklyn Bridge com- of Elizabeth-Plainfield which will ber 3, are from 2 to 3 and 3:30 to 4:30 phony Orchestra, and is made pos- 474 North Avenue, East, Westfield, memorative stamp. arrange for families related to the p.m. at Westfield High School. Tick- sible by a generous contribution from In a natural progression from stamp community projects and schools they Robert Anderson Made ets are now on sale at Westfield Sym- Paine Webber. design, he has applied his talents to work with to attend thi s special musi- the design of commemorative first cal event. Working together, the two A Full Director day covers. He was commissioned to community volunteer organizations For 'The Simpsons' paint a series of 10S outstanding will be able to share the experience of a professional symphony orchestra Robert Anderson, the son of Mrs. American heroes. The detail of each Joan Anderson and the late Robert painting is astounding. His work has performance with children who would not otherwise be able to attend. Anderson of Westfield, has been pro- been described as the perfect blend of moted from an assistant director of art and history. The Junior League will host fami- "The Simpsons" to a full director. Mr. Koslow's paintings are in the lies associated with the music pro- Last season, after directing his first permanent collections of the United grams of the Elizabeth and Plainfield episode of the television series, he States Air Force, National Aeronau- schools and the fami ly Outreach Pro- was given two more shows to direct. tic and Space Administration, United gram of St. Clare's Home for Chil- His first show this seaion, "Lisa on States Coast Guard and the National dren in Elizabeth, a residential facil- Ice," will be aired either Sunday, Park Service, as well as part of may ity for children with AIDS. Trained November 6 or November 13 at 8 private and corporate collections. volunteers of the league work with p.m. on Channel 5. St. Clare's as one of the league's La Leche Meeting community projects. Through the ef- Mr. Anderson graduated from forts of the Done-in-a-Day Commit- Westfield High School in 1983 and Thursday, November 17 tee, they will have 50 guests at each from The Joe Kubert School of Car- The La Leche League of Westfield, of the concerts that day. The commit- toon and Graphic Arts in Dover in a breastfeeding information and sup- tee specializes in carrying out single- 1987. He then worked as a freelance port group, will be meeting at the day events and activities to benefit animator for the commercial art in- dustry in Manhattan. SYMPHONY FRIENDS...Memben of the Weslfleld Sympflbny Friends are Cranford Library on Walnut Avenue children and families of greater Union busy working on the first children's concert to be produced by the volunteer on Thursday, November 17, at 10:15 County. During a West Coast trip, he audi- tioned for and was immediately hired organization. It is scheduled for Saturday, December 3. Pictured, left to right, Howard Koslow a.m. According toMrs. Lesley Miller of are former President, Mrs. Myriam Gabriel; Mrs. Esther Rose, Treasurer, Mrs. For further information, please call as an assistant director for "The Lesley B. Miller, Children's Concert Chairman, and Mrs. Eple BeUncourt, on Wednesday, November 9, from the Westfield Symphony Friends and Simpsons." 6:30to 9 p.m. 709-1261 or 757-9828. Chairman for the children's concert, President. Refreshments will be served. Mr. Koslow was awarded an Art League scholarship to Pratt Institute in New York where he graduated in 1944. He then served as an appren- tice to Jean Carlu, the French poster artist, in his New York City studio. Later, he went on to study painting at the Cranbrook Academy of Art in TAGHCUCI Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, as well as studying graphics at the School of Visual Arts in New York. Mr. Koslow's extensive travel in the United States Air Force Histori- cal Art Program has enabled him to My WELCOME WAGON enhance such places as the Pentagon, basket is loaded with the United States AirForceAcademy useful gifts, information and the National Air and Space Mu- and cards you can re- seum with his paintings. Stride Rite story deem for more gifts at His experience in the field of com- local businesses who'd memorative stamp series includes breathable leathers specially d built to support like to say "Hi." My call Is commission by the United States a friendly visit to help Postal Service commemorating such small feet. After all, Stride Rite wrote book on you with tips for all your WrtH" U'SiMriMt events as the Brooklyn Bridge 100th needs. Engaged? Anniversary, the Tennessee Valley Authority 50th anniversary, as well New parent? Moved? as this series for the 200th anniver- sary of the UnitedStalesCoastGuard. He has also done commissions for DabbU lafcraaaU companies such as General Electric, II AT&T, United States Steel Co. and Scales. PUIm. NJ 219 North Avenue West, TWA as well as Reader's Digest, (9O») 233-4797 ADLERS Bantam Books, The Franklin Mint, JEWELERS Westfield • 233-6900 The Hamilton Collection and Na- _ iMfUBFB ^ tional Geographic magazine. His "Lighthousgs^bScM'et of five ' AnVutfi'ofiied YA(3'l1eu8r"dUfeK" stamps was named the overall favor- ite in two recent polls among stamp collectors. The artist designed his first United States Postage stamp in 1971 the 8 WINCHESTER GARDENS Hurricane 52 Elm St. • Westfield AT 233-7172 WARD HOMESTEAD Winds All Major Credit Cards A CONTINUING CARE RETIREMENT COMMUNITY.

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Then 42- Year Telephone Veteran in Yarmouth, Maine. they moved to Brunswick in 1990 sota. to Plainfield. Born in Elizabeth, Mr. Miller hid She was a graduate of Union High She was born in Brooklyn on Octo- and later lived at the Highlands in Active in Boy Scouting, Town Stamp Club ber 15,1906, the daughter of George Topsham, Maine. lived in Alexandria Township in School and a health nurse assistant at Hunterdon County for several yean And St. Paul's Church, in World War I Muhlenberg Regional Medical Cen- J. and Bess W. Wilson Morgan and She is survived by her husband of attended Westfield High School, the Portland; two sons, Alden H. Sawyer, before moving to Minnesota in 1988. ter for 30 years. Mr. Miller was President of the Preston K. Packard, 95, of Equipment Engineer for 10 years. She was a member of St. John's Wheeler School in New Providence, Jr. and Olin M. Sawyer, both of Normandy Farms Estates in Blue Bell, His career for telephone companies Rhode Island and the Boston School Fal mouth, Maine, five grandchildren student organization at Thomas Baptist Church in Scotch Plains. Jefferson High School in Elizabeth Pennsylvania, died Saturday evening, lasted 42 years, and he was active in Surviving are her mother, Mrs. of Fine and Applied Arts. and two great grandchildren. October 29, in North Penn Hospital the Telephone Pioneers. At her request there was no funeral and Captain of the high school foot- Loris Lacey Polk; and three sisters, She married in Westfield on June ball team. in Lansdale, Pennsylvania. Mr. Packard had servedin the Army Mrs.Audrey Wheeler of Orange, Mrs. 7, 1930. service. Born in Davis, West Virginia, he during World War I and had been Memorial contributions in her A graduate of Temple University Marion Jones of North Plainfield and Mrs. Sawyer was an active mem- in Philadelphia, he played in the first was a son of the late Asa J. and Laura Vice Commander of the Fugel-Hum- Mrs. Lots Brown of Scotch Plains. ber of the Portland Players, the name may be made to the J.S. Meyer C. (Kinney) Packard. mer Post No. 65 in the American Research Fund, Baylor College of Sugar Bowl game in 1938 in New Services were held Tuesday, No- Children's Theatre in Portland, the Orleans. At age 1, he moved to New Jersey Legion in Metuchen. Junior League of Portland, the Red Medicine, Houston, Texas, 77030. vember 1,at SUohn'sBaptist Church. Mr. Miller retired from Miller As- where he had lived until moving to He was also a member of the Na- Arrangements were handled by the Cross Canteen during World War II, Arrangements were handled by the Normandy Farms Estates in May of tional Model Railroad Association, the Society of Bowdoin Women and Brackett Funeral Home, 29 Federal sociates Fund Raising Council in New Plinton Funeral Home of Westfield. York City in 1988. He was active for 1985 from Westfield. Mr. Packard the United Postal Stationery Society, Nov*mbtr3, tW4 the Maine Society of the Colonial Street, Brunswick, Maine, 04011. had resided in Westfield for 40 years a charter member of the Westfield Nov.mb.r 3.1BO< many years in the Boy Scouts of America and ran several fund-railing and before that in Metuchen. Stamp Club, the Professional Engi- In addition to his wife, Mr. Packard He graduated from high school in neers Society of New Jersey and the campaigns for the organization. He is survived by ason, David C.Packard Walter A. Macrae, 64, Was Manager also directed the fund-raising project Tuckerton and the Class of 1916 and Old Guard of Westfield. of Villa Rica, Georgia; two daugh- received his Bachelor of Science He was active in Boy Scouting for the Hjemkonst-Heritage Interpre- ters: Mrs. Doris Jane Lampatter of For Westinghouse, in Echo Lake Club tative Center in Moorhead. Degree in Electrical Engineering in administrative work and the Boy Baton Rouge, Louisiana and Mrs. 1921 from Rutgers University. He Scout Councils in Metuchen and Walter A. Macrae, 64, died Friday, His wife, Mrs. Almira Gregory Diane Louise WilliamsofClearwater, a graduate of Stevens Institute of Miller, died previously. remained active in alumni affairs at Westfield. Florida; eight grandchildren and 11 October 28, at the Meridian Nursing Technology in Hoboken and received Rutgers. He also began the Boy Scout Troop great-grandchildren. Center in Westfield. Surviving are his son, Thomas C. a master's degree in business from Miller of New York; two daughters, Mr. Packard began his career with at St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Arrangements were private with He was born in Irvington and had Rutgers University. Western Electric Co. in New York Westfield and also helped organize lived in Newark and South Plainfield Mrs. Judith Goodman of Lakewood, the Huff & Lakjer Funeral Home of He was a member of Delta Tora Colorado, and Mrs. Sally Rhoads of and New Jersey. He worked on the scouting in Metuchen and Edison < Lansdale. before moving tc Westfield 30 years Delta fraternity, the Echo Lake Coun- Township. New Paltz, New York; a brother. Ed- first dial office to be put in service in Memorial contributions in his name ago. try Club of Westfield and the Presby- New York City and then went with ward Miller of Scotch Plaint, and He had served as Vice President of may be sent to St. Paul's Church, 414 He was a District Manager for terian Church of Westfield. seven grandchildren. New York Telephonefor several years the Men's Club at St. Paul's Church. Westinghouse Electric Corp. in Hill- East Broad Street, Westfield, 07090. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Kay Private services were held in Hill- before accepting a position with New Mr. Packard and his wife, Mrs. Novan»D*r 3,1BM side, retiring in 1992 after 41 years of Coates Macrae; his mother, Mrs. Jersey Bell. Ruth (Carter) Packard, had just ob- service. side under the direction of Holcofnbe- No good work is aver dona while II te Frances M. Macrae of Westfield; a Fisher Funeral Home in Remington. Prior to his retirement in July of served their 71st wedding anniver- heart Is hot and anxious and fretted. Mr, Macrae was an Army veteran, son, Keith Macrae of Broomfield, Nba tat4 1964, he had served as Division sary on September 1. ODva Schrabwr Colorado; a daughter, Kim Otto of Mrs. Korn, 53 Watchung; a brother, Robert L. Mrs. Dorothy Korn, 53, of Cran- Macrae of Wayne, and seven grand- L. D. Arlington, 66 ford died Thursday, October 27, in sons. Private services were held for her home. Services were held yesterday, Loadman Douglas Arrington, 66, a J. Winthrop & Co. A Mass was offered Monday, Oc- Wednesday, November 2, at Presby- retired machinist who died Friday, tober 31, in the late morning in St. terian Church. The Higgins and October 21, at Muhlenberg Regional Fine Jewelry & Gifts Helen's Roman Catholic Church of Bonner Echo Lake Funeral Home of Medical Center in Plainfield. Westfield after the funeral from the Westfield handled the arrangements. He was born in Elizabeth and had 233 North Ave. East, Westfield Higgins and Bonner Echo Lake Fu- NovtinMr3,t9M lived in Scotch Plains before moving neral Home, 382 Springfield Avenue, to South Plainfield in 1959. 908-232-8199 Westfield. Mr. Arrington was with the Muller Mrs. Korn was a Secretary in the Hadassah Study Group Machinery Company for 26 years at Guidance Department at Roselle its former Metuchen plant and the Catholic High School for seven years. To Meet November 17 West MachineCompany in Metuchen She was a graduate of the (Catherine The next meeting of the Study before then. Every Item is specially priced to ctfabrate our anniversary indudlno Gibbs Secretarial School. Group of the Westfield Chapter of A member of South Plainfield Hadassah will take place on Thurs- Memorial Post No. 6763 of the Veter- fine jewelry, silver jewelry, watches, Firelight Virginia Metalcrafters, Born in Elizabeth, she had lived in Hillside and Union before moving to day, November 17, at 9:30 a.m. in the ans of Foreign Wars, he had served in Vera Bradley, Butova clocks, engraveaMes, crystal, glassware. Cranford 26 years ago. Lehr Library at Temple Emanu-El on the Army during World War II and the Ralph Lauren glftware, and much more. Surviving are two daughters, Miss East Broad Street in Westfield. Korean Conflict. Gretchen M. Korn and Mrs. Lisa A. The topic will be on votes for Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Bar- Hooks; two sons, Lenard E. Korn, women, based on a short story from bara Blair Arrington of South 3rd and John F. Korn; her father, the anthology of Israeli women's fic- Plainfield; a son, Gary Arrington of Francis Gross; a sister, Mrs. Carolyn tion, Ribcage. Middlesex; two daughters, Mrs. Gail LAST 3 DAYS! Hoffman, and one grandchild. Please call 233-4473 for further Weingart of Piscataway and Mrs. Nov«mbar3,1B94 information. Cheryl Karaga of South Plainfield, Sat. Oct. 29 thru Sat. Nov. 5 and five grandchildren. Wickor - Wickor - Wickc Arrangements were by the Sheenan (located on North Ave. across from the Drug Fair Center) Funeral Home of Dunellen. Contri- butions in his name may be made to '" the'SouthPlairifieid Rescue Squad. November 3,1994 i. (908)654-7175 Mrs. Hendrickson, 88 Mon.-Sun. 11-4 Mrs. Herbert E. (Margaret Lucille) An IC Thurt. 11-7:30 Hendrickson, 88, formerly of ClofdWtd. Westfield and Cranford, died on Monday, October 31, at The Lodge Nursing Home in Neptune. New and Born in Hollis, Queens, she had lived in Westfield and Cranford be- Houeehold Iteme fore moving to Neptune in 1990. •Jewelry •Gift* •Cherubs • She was a member of the First Incerwe •Potpourri •Silk Ptante Presbyterian Church of Cranford. 'Donation* teemfi 'We toy & Ml • Her husband, Herbert E. Hendrickson, died in 1977. Low-Low Price© Something forEveryon e I She is survived by two sons, Donald Henrickson of Holyoke, Massachu- Wicker • Wicker • Wicker setts and Herbert E. Hendrickson, and two granddaughters. Graveside services were held yes- 301 South Ave terday, Wednesday, November 2, at Westfield Fairview Cemetery. Arrangements were handled by the Gray Memorial Funeral Home, 12 Springfield Avenue, Cranford. Noviipbw 3,1994 9V/IER! Ve are proud Velvet to announce Cleaning Three Free Programs that we now November Offerings Specialists At Elizabeth General Pre-School Adds Half'Day Class During November, Elizabeth Gen- eral Medical Center is offering these to Busy Bee Program If your velvets free programs: shine in spots, A public forum, "I've Got Such a at Children's Specialized Hospital Headache," will be presented on or stains Wednesday, November 8, from 6:45 Repair & do not get p.m. to 8:30 p.m. The forum will be Highly structured educational and therapeutic held in the Medical Center's George environment for children, ages 3-5, exhibiting Restore Shoes removed properly, F. Billington Education Conference try the Center, 925 East Jersey Street, Eliza- characteristics of PDD-NOS and ADHD. By Our Own beth, and will discuss types of head- Velvet Experts. aches, their causes as well as the new Cobblers. treatments that are available. Half-Day Class - Safe and secure parking is avail- Hours: M-F 7 to 7 • Sat 8 to 5 • Phone: 232-7430 able in the parking garage at a re- 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. duced fee of $2. Reservations are required and can be made by calling • 3 Full-Day Classes - 1-800-525-3462. 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Your Business Can't Afford To Waste ***** Advertising Dollars On Wednesday, November 16, a public forum "Are You At Risk For • Excellent student-teacher ratio Diabetes?" will be presented from 6:45 to 8:30 p.m. in the Billington Occupational and Conference Center. speech services Dollar (or dollar, the (totting To A board certified physician will Know You program offers th» best discuss who is at risk for diabetes, its advertising value (or reaching new signs and symptoms and what can be • Psychological services customers. done to manage the disease. Safe and Reach a new select market secure parking isavailableinthe park- Parent support BEFORE YOUR COMPETITOR ing garage at a reduced fee of $2. does by being the first to Introduce Reservations are required and can be Call June Kaiser, CSH Director your business through our made by calling 1-800-525-3462. of Children's Educational Services, exclusive new homeowner The Department of Behavioral welcoming program. Health and Psychiatry will offer a (908) 233-3720, Ext. 8-427 seminar on "Panic Attacks" on Fri- day, November 18, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. in the West Cafeteria Confer- ence Room. The seminar will discuss causes, CHILDREN'S SPECIALIZED HOSPITAL symptoms and myths regarding panic attacks as well as offer methods to PRE-SCHOOL gain control and the uses and misuses 330 South Avenue, Fanwood of medication. For more information and to regis- For «pontor«hlp d«ulH, en 1-flCKK2S^4859 ter, please call 965-7557. Thursday, November 3,1994 Page 23 ©bituarietf Raymond Aigotti, 86, in News Unit Of Western Union for 50 Years Mrs. Mannino, 77, Was Specialist Raymond James Aigotti, 86, died in Westfield. on Thursday, October 27, at Over- Mr. Aigotti is survived by his wife, In Painting China, Gave Lessons look Hospital in Summit. Mrs. Mildred J. Aigotti, and several Mrs. Vincent C. (Rosemarie) Born in Raritan,Mrs. Mannino had Born in Brooklyn, he had lived in nieces and nephews. Mannino, 77, of Westfield died yes- lived in Cranford before moving to Queens before moving to Westfield Arrangements were handled by the terday in Overlook Hospital in Sum- Westfield 51 years ago. 49 years ago. Gray Funeral Home, 318 East Broad mit. Surviving are her husband; two' Mr. Aigotti had worked for West- Street, Westfield. A Mass was offered on Monday, sons, Lawrence J. and Paul V. ern Union in New York City in the Burial was private. October 31, in mid-morning in St. Mannino; two daughters, Mrs. Elaine Commercial News Department for Donations in his name are requested Helen's Roman Catholic Church of Burgess and Mrs. Carol Jo Smith; SOyears before his retirement in 1972. by the members of his family to be Westfield. Arrangements were four brothers, Arnold, John, Anthony He was a member of the Westfield made to the Westfield Rescue Squad. handled by the Dooley Colonial and Samuel Santoro; a sister, Mrs. Senior Citizens and the American Novembers, I9H Home, 556 Westfield Avenue, Josephine Chiego; nine grandchil- Association of Retired Persons, also Westfield. dren and a great-grandchild. .'.'•/.> Mrs. Mannino was an artist, spe- Contributions in Mrs. Mannino's cializing in china painting, and gave name are requested by the members Home Sales in Area Told ii private lessons in her home. Earlier, of her family to be made to the S.I: «< she had been a real estate broker with Westfield Rescue Squad, P. O. Box 1 .') the Westfield Reality for about six 356, Westfield, 07091. By Multiple Listing Service SHARING STUDENTS...Mrs. Virginia Klaus' second-grade student* at years, retiring in 1986. Novamt»r 3,1094 The Multiple Listing Service of townhouses placed on the multiple Franklin School in Westfield helped their school community by planting bulbs the Westfield Board of Realtors re- listing service. for Sharing Day on October 22. Pictured, left to right, are Alison Rodino, Kory ported new listings for the first nine Other areas reflected in the totals Singh Baba, Jonathan Hertlua and Elizabeth Encarnacion. Mrs. Horlbeck, 67, Was Employee months of 1994 have exceeded the include listings in contiguous or sur- same period in 1993 by almost 6 per rounding towns in Union, Middlesex Of Suburban Bank for 19 Years cent, while sales are down only I per and Somerset Counties. Thesix towns Technical Schools Awarded Mrs. H Alfred (Alice Adams) sylvania; a sister, Mrs. Virginia cent. Compared to the same time last specifically named are those within Horlbeck, 67, died Thursday, Octo- Hashagenof Lambertsville, and sev- year, inventory is up over 26 per cent. the territorial jurisdiction of the ber 27, at St. Barnabas Medical Cen- eral nieces and nephews. Final sales figures were 92.6 per Westfield Board of Realtors. $225,000 New Jersey Grant ter in Livingston. Services were conducted Monday, cent of the original price, while they "While we anticipated, and are having, a good fall market, we hope The Union County Vocational- single parent will be provided with a Born in Nashville, Tennessee, she October 31, in the afternoon at Gray were 94.7 per cent to the last asking Technical Schools have been awarded needed chill-care component at the had lived in Roselle Park and Funeral Home, 318 East Broad Street, price. All figures cited are from sta- the winter will not be as bad as pre- dicted. Anyone thinking of selling a grant of $225,000 from the Office schools while transportation to and Garwood before moving to Westfield Westfield. tistics of the Westfield Multiple List- of School to Work Initiatives in the from the work site will also be pro- 29 years ago. ing Service, the period of January 1 to their home should consult a profes- Burial followed at Fairview Cem- sional, a Realtor, who will utilize the New Jersey Department of Educa- vided. She was employed as a platform etery in Westfield. September 30, and are of single fam- tion. "This partnership should provide representative for Suburban Bank, ily residences or condominiums and multiple listing service to gain maxi- Novembers, 1964 mum exposure and to receive the best The announcement was made re- an innovative approach to linking the now I st National, in Westfield for 19 cently by Mrs. Gail lam matteo. Presi- young parents with the labor market. years before retiring in 1975. terms and price," suggests Mrs. Carol Mrs. Rotondo, 92 Christopher Fraser Wood, President of the Westfield dent of the school's Board of Educa- Muhlenbcrg Regional Medical Cen- Mrs. Horlbeck is a member of the Board of Realtors. tion. The grant, a part of the Youth ter, Runnels Hospital as well as nurs- Willow Grove Church in Clark and Mrs. Frank (Anna P.) Rotondo, 92, Named to New Position Transition to Work Partnership ini- ing homes within the county will be its Women's Circle. died Sunday, October 30, at St. The board is part of the National tiative, links the Vocational-Techni- called on to serve as worksites," ac- She's survived by her husband; her Elizabeth's Hospital in Elizabeth. At Communications Firm Association of Realtors, the largest cal Schools with the County of Union cording to Mrs. Iammatteo. mother, Mrs. Alice Mahurg Adams of Born in Long Island City, New Christopher A. Fraser of Westfield trade association in (he United States, and Union County College in a joint York, she had lived in Plainfield for which represents over 750,000 mem- Those wishing to gain access or Hamilton, South Carolina; a brother, has been named Assistant General effort, Mrs. Iammatteo explained. learn more about the program should Robert Adams of Saylorsville, Penn- 42 years before moving to Scotch Counsel for K-III Communications bers. Plains 12 years ago. The schools will offer single par- call Patrick Mauro at 889-2904. Corporation in Manhattan. A coat drive, sponsored by the ents of high school age and/or single She was a member of the Rosary Mr. Fraser has a special interest in Community Service Committee of Society of St. Bernard's Roman pregnant teenagers the opportunity Michael DeMarco, 79 intellectual property, trademarks and the Westfield Board of Realtors, is to acquire health-career-related skills Catholic Church in Plainfield. being planned for the week of No- A Mass for Michael Joseph copyright issues. Most recently, he and master competencies needed for Her husband died in 1972, A son, was employed as a litigation associ- vember 14-17. self-sufficiency," a spokesman said. DeMarco, 79, of Roselle was offered Ralph A. Rolondo, died in 1984 and "This is the first of what will hope- Saturday, October 29, in the morning ate at Kay Collyer and Boose in Man- Those successfully completing the adaughter, Miss Rosemarie Rotondo, hattan. Prior to that, he worked as an fully become an annual event. Tim- program may enroll at Union County at St. Anthony's Roman Catholic died in 1956. ing is convenient as many commu- Cemetery Church in Elizabeth. associate as an associate at Latham College in a.related career curricu- She is survived by ason, Francis A. and Walkins, also in Manhattan. nity members are now sorting their The funeral was handled by the lum. The county will assist in a num- Faithfully Serving Rotondo; a brother, Dr. Charles Pitz, He graduated from Columbia Uni- closets for wraps that either don't fit ber of ways including job-mentoring Leonard Home for Funerals, 242 West and a sister, Miss Helen Pitz, both in or suit a current life style, and the The Westfield Area Jersey Street, Elizabeth. versity School of Law in 1989, where that could lead to employment. Since 1868 Florida; seven grandchildren and he was a Harlan Fiske Stone Scholar wi nter will be a cold one for those in Mr. DeMarco, who died Wednes- seven great-grandchildren. need of a warm covering," a spokes- While at the schools, the partici- day, October 26 in St. Elizabeth Hos-. for all three years. He received a pant will train to become certified as Services were held yesterday, Masters Degree in Journalism from man said. NONPROFIT pital, was a courier with Common- Wednesday, November 2, at Memo- Men, women and children's styles a nurse's assistant or nurse's aide, wealth Mortgage Co. in Westfield for Columbia University Graduate receive on-the-job training and com- NONSECTARIAN rial Funeral Home, 155 South Av- School of Journalism in 1985, where and sizes are welcomed, as they will 10 years before retiring in 1984 Ear- enue, West, Fanwood, followed by a be given to local families and chari- plete the requirements for and re- LOT-OWNER lier, he had been a machine operator he graduated with high honors and ceive a high school diploma. Each 10:15 a.m. Mass at Immaculate Heart received the John J. Patterson Award table groups. Among the recipients CEMETERY for Edgecomb Steel Co. in Hillside of Mary Roman Catholic Church of are the Cranford Family Care Asso- for 30 years. for outstanding achievement. Mr. Scotch Plains. Fraser worked as a professional jour- ciation, the Westfield Neighborhood 110 Picturesque Acres After his retirement, Mr. DeMarco Internment was in St. Gertrude nalist for one year before enrolling in Council, Fanwood-Scotch Plains was a crossing guard for the City of Cemetery in Colonia. law school. Social Services, the Salvation Army Roselle the last five years. 1100 East Broad St. November 3,1994 and Clark Business and Professional In 1990, during his employment as He lives in Westfield with his wife, P. O. Box 850 Susan, and their two children. Women for a womens' shelter. a crossing guard, he was awarded the Coats may be brought to the office Westfield, N. J. 07091 Civilian Valor Award in Roselle, the Mrs. Biondo, 99 Mrs. EvaMessina D iondo, 99, who My formula for living is quite simple. I of the Westfield Board of Realtors, J) Policemen Benevolent Association get up In the cpornlng and I lay down^•1113 South Avenue, West. It is re- The world's highest motor-traf- Loctf'No. 99 Award, the Medal Of mos* recently was a resident of the (908) 232-0781 township, died Sunday, October 23, at night In between I occupy myself quested all coats be clean and wear- fic tunnel Is the Eisnhower Valor from the Ki wanisClub Interna- as best I can. able. Final date for the drop-off of Memorial Tunnel In Colorado with (908)233-0130 tional and the Adult Crossing Guard at the King James Care Center of Chatham. dry Grant coats is Thursday, November 17, an altitude of about 11,000 feet. Lifesaving Award by the Automobile when sorting and distribution will Club of American forrescuingachild Mrs. Biondo was born in Italy and had lived in Scotch Plains since 1988. Truth is generally the best take place. front an automobile accident. Anyone with questions concern- Mr. DeMarco belonged to Council She also had lived in Brooklyn, vindication against slander. Queens and Hollywood, Florida. — Abraham Lincoln ing the coat drive should contact the No.33IOoftheKnighlsofCotumbus board office at 232-9000. Dooley Funeral Service, Inc. in Elizabeth. Surviving are two nieces, Mrs. Born in Elizabeth, he had moved to Margaret Weiss and Mrs. Linda AVERACE Caring & Courteous Service to the Roselle seven years ago. Sleigle; two great-nieces and a great- NUMBER AVERAGE MEDIAN TOTAL DAYS ON Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Mary great-niece. TOWN SOLD SALE PRICE SALE PRICE SALES MARKET Cranford/Westfield Area Since 1913 DeMarco; a son, James F. DeMarco; Services were held Wednesday, t»,024,200 October 26, at the Rossi Funeral Crwfort 177 $203,500 $111,000 a brother, Pepe DeMarco; two sis- Fin wood 119,600 1M.500 14,I77,MO 65 Home in Scotch Plains. 79 ters, Mrs. Lillian Pechutcko and Mrs. Gwwood 23 151,900 155,000 3,654,700 90 Rose Hilldebrandt; three grandchil- Burial was in St. John's Cemetery MountilniWe SI 303,100 2»5,O00 15,4»1700 90 in Middle Village, New York. dren and a great-grandchild. Scotch PWni 205 217,100 1M,500 44,511,900 70 Westfield Novembers, 1994 November 3,1993 210,600 2(0,000 71,613,900 55 WectfMd 273 556 Westfield Avenue Freedom from Homrlliing i» itol ToMAreu 1,043 $28,300 $205,000 $231,162,100 72 Michael P. Gurka, 79 enough, ll sliouM also be freedom 233-0255 Michael P. Gurka, 79, a retired for something. Joseph F. Dooley milkman and machine operator, died —ZtH'liHriult dlinft't*, Jr. Manager Monday, October 24, at his home in Westfield. He was born in Lansford, Pennsyl- MASTER vania and had lived in town since MEMORIALS 1949. TnEIMRIHL Mr. Gurka was a machine operator 1171 E. Broad St. with the former Stokes Co. in Clark Westfield, N.J. Cranford from 1968 to 1985 and a milkman IFUNERAL HOME with the former Glendale Farms dairy 233-2350 Thomas M. Keiser, Jr., Manager 218 North Avenue in Newark before then. Est. 1928 276-0255 A member of a Knights of Colum- Francis J, Dooley Jr. bus Council in Edison, he served in Manager the Army in the Philippines during World War II. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Gurka; Iwodaughters, Mrs. Joanne Michalik DESIGNER • BUILDERS OF FINE and Mrs. Susan Porchetta; two sis- Charles V. Dooley John L Dooley Matthew R. Dooley ters, Mrs. Florence Strain and Mrs. Ann Parente, and five grandchildren. MONUMENTS A funeral Mass was offered at St. MARKERS Helen's Roman Catholic Church in Westfield on Thursday, October 27. MAUSOLEUMS In lieu of flowers, contributions LETTERED > CLEANED may be made to the Overlook Hos- Who's going to pay for pice, 99 Beauvoir Avenue, P. O. Box Bruce Bauer, Prop. 220, Summit, 07902. Est: 55 Years Arrangements were hand led by the your funeral? Dooley Funeral Home, 218 North ALSO: 300 Rt. 37 East avenue, Cranford. Toms River, N.J. 349-2350 155 SOUTH AVE., FANWOOD Novembers, 1994 (908) 322-4350 1 X our insurance may be enough Let us meet I THIS SYMBOL GUARANTEES today, but what about tomorrow? ! $50 OFFI OUR SERVICES MEET THE your hearing needs! 1 HIGHEST STANDARDS OF THE purchase j FUNERAL PROFESSION JF ind out how you can relieve • Hearing tests • State of the art hearing aids, including of any National Selected Morticians is an independent, self- your loved ones from the computerized models and j Hearing Aid j regulatory funeral service organization. Membership financial burden of a funeral. nearly invisible hearing aids is by invitation only. • Service and repairs of all makes and I with coupon models As an NSM member, we provide: Not to be combined will) any other offer • FUNERAL • Custom ear molds and swim plugs I • Detailed cost breakdowns DIRECTORS • House calls available . Expires 11/24/94 • Price categories to fit every budget • Services for all faiths, creeds and customs -Since 1897- The Westfield Hearing Aid Center 940 South Avenue, West • Westfield AMPLE PARKING • HANDICAPPED ACCESSIBLE • FRED H. GRAY, JR. • DAVID B. CRABIEL • WILLIAM A. DOYLE Open Saturdays 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. • PAULETTE CRABIEL 'DALE SCHOUSTRA Grou Erich H. Golden FORETHOUGHT® " WESTFIELD: 318 East Broad St., Fred H. Gray, Jr. Mgr. • 233-0143 NJ Lie #727 (908) 233-0939 CRANFORD: 12 Springfield Ave., William A. Doyle, Mgr. • 276-0092 Ask about our Senior Citizen Discount i auntmy, Novennter i, League Debate Becomes Over 17,800 Westfielders Raucous Confrontration Eligible to Cast Ballots •I Association ahd referred to her nine of the 28 proposed lots had been Building and Town Properties Commit- n of the Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Westfield Cares Plan, Westfield Safe lost to wetlands designation, Mrs. tee. Churcarch Parish Councili and is a Director Pedestrian Program, her question- Vernick said town assets had been The Councilman served on the Insur- of the Westfield "Y." naire research and door-to-door cam- frozen in 1987 by a lawsuit, prevent- ance Re view Committee and helped form Councilman Gruba and his wife, Mrs. paign in the First Ward. In her con- ing the town from selling the lots. Mr. the Citizens Insurance Committee and Mary Ann Gruba, have four children. cern over property tax rates, Mrs. Walsh claimed the town could appeal the Ad Hoc Committee on the Town Counci Iman Jenkins was elected to the Vernick said, "I plan to scrutinize to county government for change in Budget. In addition, he is a member of the council in 1990. He served as Chairman every penny spent." the designation of the land. Westfield Downtown Committee and the of the Building and Town Properties Committee during his first term and is Republican two-term councilman When questions about school board Westfield "Y." As Solid Waste Committee Chairman, currently Chairman of the Public Safety from theThird Ward, Gary G. Jenkins, spending arose,Councilman LaPorta Councilman LaPorta helped to initiate Committee. He is a member of the Public emphasized his efforts in curbing, defended against a charge saying, the town's first Spring Cleanup and Attic Works and Building and Town Property paving, storm sewer and playground "I'm not anti-school. My wife is a Waste Cleanup program. Committees and is the council liaison to projects. He said he is an 18-year teacher." Mr. Brennan said, "We He also encouraged the Town Council Parents Against Narcotics and Drug resident and self-employed pharma- shouldn't be sticking our nose in the to adopt its 1993 ordinance banning trash Abuse of Weslfield. cist. Democratic candidate for the school board budget." Mayor Boothe collection before 6 a.m. The ordinance The Councilman is also Vice President Third Ward seat, John J. WaJsh, said, said, "We know this town is not ah was overturned last month by a Superior of (he Senior Citizens' No. 2 Develop- .in speaking for the South side of island, the council and schools are Court Judge. ment Committee and is an advisor to the town, it was time for change and Councilman LaPorta helped form the Westfield Downtown Committee. very interrelated. We have a relation- Councilman Jenkins is a graduate of more work there by the town. Mr. ship with the Board of Education." Citizen'slnsurance Review Commission. He was appointed by Mayor Bagger to the Rutgers College of Pharmacy. He is a Walsh said he was looking toward tax The subject of trash removal led WHALE WATCHERS...SUth-graders from The Wardlaw-Hirtridge School the insurance Review Committee. He licensed pharmacist in New Jersey and relief for seniorcitizens,among other Councilman Jenkins and Mrs. Vernick in Plainhcki (raveled to Cape Cod recently for a whale watching expedition, helped the town save $180,000 in one Florida. He has co-owned Lee's Drugs in things. to propose switching trash hauling providing a bands-on exposure to the history of whaling and on-site ecology year by changing the way the town buys Elizabeth for 18 years. Questions from the audience ran companies to deal with pre-6 a.m. lesson. The three-day field trip also included stops at the New Bedford Whaling its insurance. A 17-year resident of Westfield, the She gamut from woodland preserva- noise, when current contracts expire Museum In Massachusetts and the Mystic Seaport Museum in Connecticut. Councilman LaPorta also sponsored Councilman is a member of the First tion, school boardbudgets, joint pro- Pictured an the trip, left to right, are AlexanderGaliUer of Fanwood and Susan this year's free photograph identification Baptist Church of Metuchen. He has in 1995. Mayor Boothe said he will Treger and Kithryn Duddy of Wesirieid. curement projects, graffiti, leaf, trash be evaluating the recent Superior cards for children on weekends. taught Sunday School for grades nine and snow removal to Councilman Court opinion that limiting hours of A graduate of Rider College in through 12 for the past nine years. His Boothe said town departments ganged ment of its funds with the Republican LawrencevilLe with a degree in finance, wife, Mrs. Victoria Jenkins, interprets LaPorta's ability to work with the trash pick-updue to noise is illegal on up when purchasing gasoline, for team. and uses sign language with the deaf at council. Councilman LaPorta admit- Councilman LaPorta is employed as an the part of municipalities. Council- example. Mrs. Vernick said the election is insurance underwriting executive. the church. ted he had probably been called out man LaPorta pitched his idea of de- There was discussion about the not about partisan politics but about Councilman LaPorta and his wife, Mrs. Mr. Walsh is a native of Philadelphia of order more than any other council creasing costs of trash removal for timely issue of the best method of addressing the needs and concerns of Stephanie LaPorta, have a son. and received a Bachelor of Science De- member, but claimed he was trying to those who generate less trash. Mayor leaf removal. Councilman LaPorta residents. Mr. Brennan, who said he Mrs. Vernick has resided in Westfield gree in Mathematics from St. Joseph's do what constituents wanted him to Boothe said he wanted to find out if mentioned leaf" vacuum trucks" cost- wouldn't read his prepared statement, for over 20 years. She is a Registered University in the city. He received hit do. this idea was practical. ing about $70,000 each. Mayor charged, "dirty politics." Nurse with a degree in human resources Juris Doctorate from the Villanova Uni- "It's one against five," Council- No one, of course, was happy with Boothe claims the vacuum trucks management. The candidate is the Busi- versity School of Law. Councilman LaPorta said he was ness Manager in the medical office of her The candidate specializes in admiralty man LaPorta said.The council ismade graffiti. Councilman Jenkins said he can't pickup wet leaves. Councilman "speaking from the heart" and re- up of eight members, two representa- husband. Dr. Harris S. Vernick. and maritime law as a partner with the proposed lighting in areas that are Jenkins said the town has a little used ferred to his efforts as a council mem- Mrs. Vernick was the founder and first Manhaltan-basedfirmofFreehill.Hogan tives from each of four wards, plus prone to vandalism. Councilman policy of providing five clear plastic ber and Chairman of the Solid Waste President of the Union County Chapter of and Mahar. He joined the firm In 1983. the mayor. LaPorta was in favor of a volunteer leaf bags at cost to residents, which Committee. Mayor Boothe sited his the American Diabetes Association. Cur- Mr. Walsh is a member of St. Helen's Mayor Boothe pointedout the 1967 group to clean up graffiti, but Coun- the Department of Public Works will 20 years in town government, saying, rently, she is the Co-director of the Capi- Roman CatholicChurch. He also coaches town charter created specific respon- cilman Jenkins said there were still pick when filled. Councilman Jenkins "leadership is what it's all about." tal Campaign of New Jersey forthe Juve- soccer and baseball in the town. sibilities for the office of mayor. unanswered questions about insur- said the town could ill afford equip- James J. Gruba and Michael E. nile Diabetes Foundation International. H is wife, Dr. Joanne M. Walsh, is on a Speaking about his own role. Mayor ance coverage for those individuals. ment that would only be used two Panagos, both Republicans, are run- The First Ward Council woman candi- leave of absence from AT&T Bell Lab) Boothe said, "I intend toactasmayor, months of the year. date also sits on (he foundation's Re- in Holmdcl. He has been an Adjunct Joint procurement, or buying nec- ning unopposed in the Second and search Review Board. Since 1983, she while I'm mayor." essary supplies along with possibly Speaking in reverse order for clos- Fourth Wards, respectively. Professor of Psychology at St. Peter's Councilman Jenkins held firm in has been a member of the Board of Trust- College in Jersey City, New York Uni- other towns, appeared to excite inter- ing statements, Mr. Walsh empha- The election is Tuesday, Novem- ees at the Duke University Eye Center. versity and at St. Joseph's College in defense of the Master Plan for single- est among taxpayers. Councilman sized "service, not promises." His ber 8. In 1977, Mrs. Vernick co-organized Brooklyn. family housing in the Dunham Av- LaPorta said it was done with insur- opponent, Councilman Jenkins, the Indian Forest Residents' Association Dr. Walsh is a Cub Scout Den Mother enue and Ewan Tract Development. ance and suggested it be tried with wrapped up by pointing to what he of which she is now President. She served and teaches Confraternity of Christian When Mr. Brennan pointed out that library and schoolbooks. Mayor called the town's excellent manage- Family Time Set as the Director of the Indian Forest and Doctrine classes for children at St. Helen's At Westfield 'Y' Mount Laurel Settlement Campaign from The Walshes have two sons that attend 1987 through 1993. Tamaques School and a daughter who For This Sunday Dr. and Mrs. Vernick have a daughter goes to the Wesley Hall Nursery School. WHAT DO YOU DO WITH and a son. Councilman Panagos has served as The Westfield "Y" will be holding Mr. Brennan graduated magna cum Fourth Ward Councilman since 1989. A "Family Time" on Sunday, Novem- laude from Selon Hall University in South graduate of the Seton Hall University 3 HARDWORKING BUSINESSMEN ber 6, from 6 to 8 p.m. "Special Orange with a degree in political science. Law School in Newark, he has been an activities forfatniliestenjoy together He received his Juris Doctorate from attorney since 1977. He is the former f will be offered," a spokesman said. Fordham University in the Bronx. Assistant Municipal Attorney for West WHO HAVE... This month's highlighted activity The candidate was an Assistant Dis- Orange and is the Kcnilworth Planning will be Family Rollerblading in the trict Attorney with the Brooklyn District Board Attorney. gym. Families may also participate Attorney's Office. He rose to the level of He was appointed to the post of Union the KNOWLEDGE - a Senior Supervising Attorney in the County First Deputy'CountyCounselove C r in other activities such as swimming, Homicide Bureau. racquetbal I, vol leyball, pi ng pong and the summer by the Bloaro d of Chosen Free- The First Ward Councilman candidate holders. the EXPERIENCE . arts and crafts. is a partner in the law firm of Callan, Councilman Panagos currently serves A section of the gym will be set up Regenstreich, Koster and Brady with of- as Acting Mayor in the absence of Mayor with play equipment forfamilies with fices in Shrewsbury and Manhattan. Boothe and is the council's representa- the ENERGY small children, and the strength-train- Mr. Brennan served a three-year term tive on the Planning Board along with ing and cardio rooms will be open for as a Rutherford Councilman. He was a Mayor Boothe. families with children 13 years and member of a taxpayers group that was The Councilman is also Chairman of and the PLAN? older. formed to scrutinize Ihe community's the Laws and Rules Committee. He it Ihe The Westfield "Y" is offering this municipal budget and hold the line on former Chairman of the Public Works taxes. Committee, the Finance Committee and opportunity, at no cost, to its mem- The candidate was also a founding the Solid Waste Commit tee. Councilman bers holding family memberships, so membcrof Rutherford's Downtown Com- Panagos is the Westfield representative they can enjoy time with their chil- mittee which was organized to revitalize to the county's Solid Waste Advisory YOU ELECT THEM dren. the Bergen County community's down- Committee. Non-member families are invited town area. He is a veteran of the United States Air YOUR HewyKURZ Frank LEHR Edwin FORCE to attend for a small fee. "Family During his tenure on the council, Mr. Force and a member of the Westfield Time" is just for families and is held Brennan served as Commissioner of the American Legion Post. on the first Sunday of each month. Police Department and the Recreation Mr. Panagos is a volunteer coach with UNION COUNTY FREEHOLDERS! For further i information, please call Department. the Westfield Soccer Association, the Mr. Brennan is a member of St. Helen's Westfield Baseball and St. Helen's Ro- at 233-2700. Roman CatholicChurch of Weslfield. He man Catholic Church Youth Basketball "Let the Progress Continue" has taught religious education in several leagues. parishes. The candidate and his wife, CouncilmanPanagosandhiswife.Mns. ELECT Tract Development Mrs. Catherine Brennan, have two pre- Dona Panagos, have two children. Mrs. school aged children. Panagos is a mathematics teacher at - VOTE [j-Lib Given Big Boost Councilman Gruba, a 27-year Edison Intermediate School. LEHR, FORCE &KURZ By State Senate Westfield resident, was appointed to the REPUBLICAN council in 1992 lo fill the unexpired term VOTE ROW B - of Mayor Boothe. He was elected to the Assembly. A similar bill has already office in November of the same year. ON NOVEMBER 8TH! Hecurrenlly serves as Chairman of (he Council Delays ALL THE WAY! cleared the Assembly Housing Com- Finance Committee and is a member of mittee. the Personnel and Policy, Transporta- Final Decision Another parcel which the Town tion, Traffic and Parking, and Laws and Council has voted to sell is the Rules Committees. On Animal Care Dunham Tract. Unlike the Ewan Councilman Gruba is a Past President Tract, the Dunham parcel would be of the United Fund of Westfield of which conmuanouMati sold to one group or person. Each of he has been a Trustee for 20 years. He is the matter be reviewed by the Laws and the Lexington Heights lots are being also a Past President of the Weslfield Rules.Committee, chaired by Fourth Ward sold separately. Jaycees and the College Men's Club of Councilmen Michael E. Panagos and Mr. Westfield. Brandt. The 60,000 square-foot Dunham He is also a former Trustee of the Tract would yield four single-family Councilman Jenkins said he would like Westfield Foundation. to review how the town could enforce the — Serving ike Town Since 1890 — homes, officials have said. The Councilman isaformerViceChair- no-sale of cigarettes to minors. He also wanted to find out if the stores were P.O. Box 250, 50 Elm Street • Westfield, N.J. 07O91 selling the packages to the teenagers or if Where to Buy 18-year-olds were buying them and then Here's selling the cigarettes to underaged per- Dear Weslflelder: sons once outside the stores. The Westfield Leader has the highest readership of any paid weekly newspaper in Union ftrm<*^*. 1 JW M t »«. i* JW •at.Afc In otherbusiness,Town Administrator County - with nearly two-thirds of our town's households numbered as paid subscribers. Edward A. Gottko said a resolution will be on the agenda next week for theaward- Every week it enables its subscribers to receive the most complete coverage of any area ittmii ^itHutt ing of a contract for the milling and pav- newspaper of every event in Westfield from town and Union County gavernment and politics to. Al's Market The Oasis ing of the Memorial Poo! parking tot and high school sports to weddings, engagements, complete obituaries, other social news and the many 345 North Avenue 401 South Avenue two municipal parking lots near the events sponsored by our town's numerous civic organizations. Garwood Westfield Southsidc Train Station. Quick-Chek Mr. Gottko said the bids received for It also offers viewpoints on a variety of topics - current films, senior citizen issues, humor, Baron's Drug Store curbing along Prospect Street were over psychology and current events by experts In each field who are your neighbors. 243 East Broad Street 572 North Avenue what thetownhasbudgeted for the project. Many of our readers give gilt subscriptions to those in and out of town and also send The Westfield Fanwood Thus, he has recommended that the bids Leader to those in college. Perhaps, this is the time you might consider some of these possibilities. Central Square Del! Quick-Chek be rejected. The low bid was $30,000. 715 Central Avenue 1100 South Avenue, The administrator said (he ordinance and The Leader, your hometown newspaper since 1890, is the official newspaper for Westfield Westfield Westfield scope of Ihe project will be amended as and also an official newspaper for Union County. will this year's capital budget. Clyne and Murphy Seven-Eleven of Westfield With all good regards, An ordinance will be on the agenda 439 South Avenue West 1200 South Avenue West next week dealing with the Rahway Val- Westfield Westfield ley Sewerage Authority of which Foodtown Supermarket Seven-Eleven of Mountainside Westfield is a member. As part of the 219 Elm Street 921 Mountain Avenue settlement of a lawsuit, Clark will pur- Kurt C. Bauer, Publisher Westfield Mountainside chase sewer rights from Garwood and Rahway. Hershey's Super X Drugs In addition, a second ordinance will (Payment in Advance Please) 221 South Avenue West Central and South Avenues enable Scotch Plains to join the authority Westfield Westfield by paying a fee of $250,000. Ted's Smoke Shop The council's next two meetings will In-County Subscriptions, $16 • College Subscriptions, $14 Hidi's be the regular meeting on Wednesday. (September to Ma;) 484 Fourth Avenue 108 Elm Street November 9, with the next agenda meet- Garwood Westfield ing on Monday, November 14. Out-of-County Subscriptions, $20 King's Super Market Towne Delicatessen 300 South Avenue 1120 South Avenue West SUBSCRIBE NOW! Garwood Westfield Krauszer's Westfield Card Store NAME 727 Central Avenue 261 South Avenue Westfield Westfield STREET Maria's Cafe Westfield Motor Inn 615 South Avenue 435 North Avenue West CITY PHONE Westfield Westfield Mountainside Drug Westfield Train Station ZIP 899 Mountain Avenue South Avenue Cider Is the fermented, or par- Mountainside Westfield tially fermented, juice of apples. Thursday, November 3,1W4 Page 25

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Mr. and Mrs. Philip Watson of Trading Company in Los Angeles. Indianola, Iowa have announced the The bridegroom graduated form marriage of the Lrdaughter, Miss Laura Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Ann Watson, also of Indianola, to Troy, New York in 1986 with a de- David Linenberg of Westfield, the gree in mechanical engineering. He son of Dr. and Mrs. William is a member of Pi Sigma Tau, the Linenberg, also of Westfield. national engineering society, and re- The ceremony was performed on ceived his master's degree from the Saturday, August 20, by the Rever- University of Pennsylvania in 1991. end Dr. Gene Anderson at the Re- He is employed by Aerospace Corpo- deemer Lutheran Church of ration in El Segundo, California. Indianola. Scriptural readings were After a wedding trip to Key West, read by Philip Watson, Jr., brother of Florida, the couple made their home the bride, and Mrs. Karen Kurtz, sis- in Redondo Beach, California. ter of the groom. Organist, Mrs. Patricia Abild, per- Junior Women Set formed the processionals by Handel and Purcell and the recessional Annual Craft Show "Praise God from Whom All Bless- For November 19 ings Flow" by Bourgeois. Mrs. Anne The Scotch Plains Junior Woman's Larson sang "I Will Lift Mine Eyes," Club is holding their annual craft by Lekberg, "Ave Maria" by Gounod show on Saturday, November 19, and 'The Lord's Prayer" by Malotte. from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Scotch Other performers were Mrs. Karen Langstraat and Mrs. Judy Watson as Plains-Fanwood High School located pianists, Mrs. Connie Solomon as on Westfield Road in Scotch Plains. violi nist, Mrs. Sandra Bury as harpist Over 60craftsmen will display their and Miss Cindy Soroos, flutist, the original handcrafted wares. In addi- cousin of the bride. tion to the craft tables, there will be breakfast and lunch served and a 50/ The bride, escorted by her father, 50 raffle to benefit Resolve, a local wore a full-length white Shantung community counseling center. off-the-shoulder sheath and cathe- Admission is free. dral-length train and veil. The bodice For more information, please call was detailed with baby pearls and 322-8317. sequins. She carried a cascade of white roses. Support Group to Meet Serving as maid of honor was Miss Kristin Murphy. Attendants were For the Divorced MR. AND MRS. MICHAEL J. MURPHY Mrs. Lisa Krugler, Miss Annemarie (She is the farmer Miss Josephine Marie Avis) Meagher and Miss Heidi Pullen. The And the Separated MR. AND MRS. DAVID LINENBERG bridesmaids wore full-length black A bi-weekly support group for di- (She is the former Miss Laura Ann Watson) sheath off-the-shoulder gowns and vorced or separated men and women Us. l carried bouquets of red roses. will meet at the Jewish Community Seth Rosenzweig was best man. Center of Central New Jersey, 1391 Groomsmen were Michael Martine Avenue, Scotch Plains, on 6otk a Linenberg, Mark Linenberg and Eric every other Sunday at 10 a.m. Linenberg, brothers of the groom. This is a peer-led support group Miss Georgia Watson, cousin of where participants are encouraged t Mr. and Mrs. John R. Avis of West- the bride. the bride, was the flower girl. share their concerns on issues relat- field have announced the marriage of Soloist was Peter Scheuermann of a L7U tnz A reception followed the ceremony ing to divorce, single parenting, cus- their daughter, Miss Josephine Marie y tody, visitation and life as a singe Stowe, Vermont, an uncle ofthe bride. September 22, 1934 in New York at the Des Moines Club. Avis of Milford, Massachusetts, to Mr. and Mrs. Arthur R. Charters person. The bride is a graduate of West- City. The bride is a 1991 graduate of Michael Joseph Murphy of Worces- field High School and St. Michael's were honored lor their60lh wedding There is no charge to attend, and ter, Massachusetts, the son of Mr. and anniversary with a luncheon cruise Mr. Charters is retired from Char- Washington University in St. Louis, new members are welcome in the College in Vermont where she re- ters Refrigeration & Air Condition- where she received a degree in Asian Mrs. Owen J. Murphy, also ul Worces- ceived a degree in business adminis- on The Spirit of New Jersey in group. ter. Weehawken and with a dinner party ing, a business he began and operated studies and business. She isemployed For further information, please call tration. She is currently employed as in the Westfield area for over 30years. by the Morimura Brothers Global The Nuptial Mass was performed a manager of Linen 'n Things in at Werner's Lake Edge in Watchung, 889-8800. by the Very Reverend Monsignor Canton, Massachusetts. given by their sons, John and Rich- ard, respectively. Robert Harrington on Saturday, Au- Mr. Murphy is a graduate of St. gust 6, at Holy Trinity Roman Catho- Mr. Charters and the former Miss Peter-Marian High School i n Worces- Bertha Hrickson were married on lic Church in Wesifield. A garden ter and St. Michael's College where Designers Potpourri \ reception followed at Ihe Westfield he majored in American history. He home of Mr. and Mrs. Keith Gibbons, It IMl'l > ishiii|>, Ili is self-employed as a remodeling 11II lit l><-1' ul' I lull I can Antiques • Accessories • Gifts for the: Home sisterand brother-in-law ol'the bride. contractor in Worcester. The bride's hand was given in A rehearsal picnic dinner was llir IIIIIIIIM'I , and chapel-length train. The bodice home in Westfield. Bridal showers • New Decorative Accessories • •' 'Custom Design Services • and long sleeves were of Alencon — Mark Tuuill were given by Mrs. Eleanor Murphy 501 Sotllh Avenue W«tt (by Pan Am) • Westfidd • 908-232-2499 lace and seed pearls and her head- and Miss Elizabeth Murphy in piece had a beaded crown with fin- Worcester and by Miss Scheuermann and Miss Avis in Westfield. ALWAYS FREE PARKING & FREE GIFT WRAPPING ger-tip veil. She carried a bouquet of Following a wedding trip to Maine, <£ bridal white, champagne and pale the coupe resides in Worcester. peach roses with white orchids, & alslromeria, larkspur, bouvardia and Queen Anne's lace. The maid of honor was Miss Amanda Mary Avis of Westfield, sis- "MUSIC CtSTLl • ter of the bride. Serving as her atten- • "THEBBGESTUTTLESTOREINJERSEY"," dants were Mrs. Rebecca A. 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Mrs. Arabella Gatlen of Tortola in and Mrs. David Schwartzberg of the British Virgin Islands has an- Fanwood. nounced the engagement of her Miss Ball is employed as a Porce- daughter. Miss Beth Sigret Ball of St. lain Technician for a South Florida of^ofin !ba<7i± Thomas in the United States Virgin dental laboratory. Mr. Schwartzberg Mr. and Mrs. Gary P. Sitcer of from Indiana University in Islands, to Robert B. Schwartzberg, is the owner of Loafers Bakery in Mr. and Mrs. John B. Healy of C. Davis, 3rd. Groomsmen were Westfield announced the engagement Bloomington.Indianain 1989. She is formerly of Fanwood, the son of Mr. Florida. The couple resides i n Tampa. Westfield have announced the mar- David M. Healy, brother of the bride, of their daughter, Miss Robin Eliza- employed by Medrecon, Inc. in riage of their daughter, Miss Mary and Robert L. Davis, brother of the beth Sitcer, to Joseph Langan Quick, Gar wood as Office Manager. Healy of Brigantinc, to John Davis, groom. Ring bearer was Alexander the son of Mr. and Mrs. John A. Mr. Quick is a 1982 graduate of the son of Mr. and Mrs. William C. James Healy Lucciola of Brooklyn, a Quick of Greensboro, North Caro- Western Guilford High School in Davis of Fairfax Station, Virginia, nephew of the bride. lina. Greenboro and attended Arizona Stale formerly of Westfield. The bride is 1982 graduate of Miss Sitcer attended Westfield University atTempe. He is the owner The outdoor ceremony was per- Westileld High School. She is em- schools and is a 1985 graduate of of Joseph Quick Enterprises in formed on Saturday, May 21, by the ployed as a general manager for Siz- Barrington High School in Thomasville, North Carolina, a fur- Reverend John O' Brien at EchoLake zlcr Restaurants International in Barrington, Illinois. She received a niture manufacturing company. Country Club in Westfield. A recep- Pleasantville. Bachelor of Arts Degree in English A spring wedding next year is tion followed at the club. Mr. Davis is also a 1982 graduate planned. The couple wrote their own cer- of Westfield High School. He is gen- emony and a favorite poem was read eral manager for Kookaroo, Inc. in by Mrs. Mary Jane O'Brien, aunt of Atlantic City. Scarlet Begonias the bride. A rehearsal dinner was given by Custom Floral Design A Decoration The matron of honor was Mrs. Mrs. Marietta Plant, Mrs. Mitzi 3S2 South Aveimt EaM Bridget M. Healy, sister of the bride. Federici and Mrs. Barbara Shields at Wtufitld. NJ 07090 the home of Dr. and Mrs. Ernest telephone 9DS-654-97)} Miss Ilene B. Diamond of Edison served as maid of honor. She was also Federici of Wcslficld. . Bnitxt. Exquisite Gift A Fruit Baskets/or the attended by Miss Mary K. Davis of The couple made their home in Washington, D.C., sisterof the groom. Brigantine. Mr. and Mrs. James Brehm of Arts Degree in Music from Indiana Holiday Season Serving-as best man was William - Westerville, • Ohio have announced University. She is a singer^ composer 1 Specializing In Custom Orders the marriage of their daughter, Miss and soprano 'With the Indianapolis Theme Baskets Jill Brehm of Indianapolis, to John Opera and the Boggstown Inn and Floral Designer Slated Florist, She has taught floral design Randolph Enders, also of Indianapo- Cabaret. Coffee (*• Ten Family Baskets at the Jonathan Dayton Regional lis, the son of Mrs. Burr A. Towl, Jr. Mr. Enders is a graduate of Iliixkels Childiens Basket! For Garden Club Evening School in Springfield and is and the late John G. Enders of Westfield High School and a summa Com met Food Baskets for Ladles the recipient of numerous awards Westfield. cum laude graduate of the Baskets Baskelsfor Itaesday, November 8 through the New Jersey State Floral The afternoon ceremony was per- Westminster Choir College in Fruit flaskets Gentlemen The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Gar- Association. She is presently a floral formed on Sunday, September 4, by Princeton. He received his Master's llotiscwarmiiig Stationery Baskets den Club will present Mrs. Marie designer for Shades of Green Florist the Reverend Miki Mathioudakis in Degree in Business Administration Marrott Park, Indiana. A reception flaskets Sonthwfsiern Platt, a professional floral designer in Westfield. from Indiana University and is em- followed at the bride's home. ployed by Charles Schwab in Carmel, Garden Baskets Baskets for the past 25 years, at its program Floral arrangements will be raffled on Tuesday, November 8, at 8 p.m. at off at the end of the program and The bride's hand was give in mar- Indiana. theUnited National Bank, 45 Martine riage by her father. UPS Shipping A variable refreshments will be served.Adona- Avenue, Fanwood. tion of $3 is requested. 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There will be an open- The gallery is sponsored by the ing reception on Sunday from 2 to 5 New Jersey Workshop for the Arts, p.m. Inc., a non-profit art education orga- "We are very pleased to have an nization established in 1972 by Dr. artist as renowned as Mrs. Rosenberg Schlosberg, Director. Funding for the exhibit at The Westfield Art Gallery," gallery's monthly exhibitions has aid Dr. Theodore K. Schlosberg. "Her been made possible in part by the work is truly impressive." New Jersey State Council on the Arts Mrs. Rosenberg was a textile de- through a grant administered by the signer in New York Cily before mov- Union County Office of Cultural and ing to New Jersey, where she taught Heritage Affairs. art in the publ ic school system. She is PLAIN TO FANCY.. Jcffcnoa School Brownies fro— Troop No. MS turn plain a graduate of New York University T-shirtjiint4>aw«rker art tkrottflhUedyeiaii to earn lac BrowBk"Artto Wear" and Columbia University and stud- Welcome Wagon b^ge. Me ture**topJaylngtt»drKa^Jwork,lefttorftfct, are Carolyn Freundlk*, ied at the Art Students League and ChrTstiu Suatm sad Elizabeth Morawo. with Edwin Havas, Ferdinad Petrie Tells Its Events and Mrs. Betty Lou Schlemm. BEST BAND... I he Scutch Plains-Fanwood High School Raider Show band Her work has been included in For November participated in the 11 th Annual Carteret and Festival on October 23. The band Fan wood Candidates Agree many juried shows. She has exhib- The Westfield Welcome Wagon kwk first place in Group V and was awarded the Mayor's trophy for Best Band ited at the Salmagundi Club and Le- Club invites members as well as the Overall. Pictured are drum majors Colleen Kraft and John Brzozowski, along ver House in New York, the Hudson general public to participate in up- with Band President, Laura Cooper. The band's upcoming events include a On Tax Control and Services Valley Art Association of White Plains coming events: competition in South Flainfield on Sunday, November 6, and the championships and numerous locations in New Jer- at Giant's Stadium on Saturday, November 12, which Includes 75 high school William E. Populus, Jr. and Mrs. port the park improvement project • November2,1 to3p.m,Thanks- bands. The band will also perform at the Tuesday, December 6, Nets-Sacra- and the use of the Public Works de- sey, including the Papermill Play- giving exchange. Linda Mullcr, the Democratic team, house in Millburn, Nabisco, the Wil- mento Kings Basketball game at the Meadowlands. have been knocking on hundreds of partment as a way of keeping costs • November 3, 8,10, 17, 21, 22 down," said Mrs. Muller. "I have son School in Westfield, the and 29, playgroups. doors as part of their campaign for Macculloch Hall Historical Museum Fanwood Council. The candidates found the campaign to be exhilarat- • November4,10 a.m., Explorers. ing. The residents are gracious in Morristown and the Westfield • November7,14,21 and 28,9:30 * agree that the primary concern raised Hadassah. E3elf Service Buffet • Cozy Cafe services while keeping a tight control cern people have expressed for the mounted at the Bergen YM-YWHA, clutch. the Children's Specialized Hospital / Holiday Platters N over local property taxes. future of Fanwood," she continued. • November 16, 11 a.m., play- ii b Htad Cuto Cui Sdndwu.ht "1 sense a growing community spirit in Mountainside, the Morristown "We all recognize that as a tough grounds. FUJI ditte'feni IIeih suupb ddily Also Available and positive can-do attitude." Memorial Hospital, the Art Direc- order but it can be done with aggres- • November 17, 7 p.m., dinner. Biittei saladhui fooO bap Mr. Populus agreed. "I've seen the tions of Parsippany and the Woman's • November 19, 8 p.m., Interna- 'if'r U VJNDAYS sive and creative leadership," said ClubofCaldwell. HebtfAr National hoi dugb Mr. Populus. "Additionally we sup- same. People are very excited about tional Night. CallHoTfAKE-OUT ORDER the parks renovation, not just be- She has received awards from the • November 30, 8:30 p.m., book port an improved central business Essex Watercolor Club, the Art Asso- \(>'>4 ' -.306 y district. As reported to the council, cause the parks will become more discussion. f 'Kbhiy niddt llavui ed coffees & not ( hocolale beautiful, accessible and useful. And ciation in Roxbury, the New Jersey "A very exciting progressive holi- the Dean oil site will commence Walercolor American Artist Profes- cleanup within the month. It is criti- not just because the parks will en- day dinner is planned for Saturday, hance property values. People are sional League, the Miniature Art So- December 10. This is the club's big- cal to the future of our community ciety of New Jersey International that we are proactive in our efforts to excited because this project came gest event of the year," a spokes- about through community involve- Shows, the Morris County Art Asso- woman said. guide development of that site." ciation and (he Millburn-Short Hills "Bill and I are committed to reduc- ment. So many people here pulled The club also volunteers its mem- together to make this happen, from Arts Center, among others. bers for the Food Pantry located on ing costs through the sharing and The Westfield Art Gallery presents efficient use of resources. We sup- the young folks in town to our De- First Street in Westfield. partment of Public Works. These the works of different artists every If you arc interested in joining or parks will become a testament to our month, and is located at 152 East would like to attend any upcoming World Class town's community spirit and pride." Broad Street in Westfield. Its hours events, please call Mrs. Bryson Christopher Gates Takes areThursdays and Fridays from 3:30 Walker at 654-7819. The Mayor, Mrs. Linciad. Slender, Colby Outdoor Trip urged voters to get out and vote for Christopher D. Gates, a first-year Populus and Muller. "Every vote student at Colby College in counts. Bill and Linda are a can-do Waterville, Maine, began his college team. They will support my efforts to experience with a four-day backpack- save money by pooling resources and ing trip on one of the most difficult by aggressively pursuing alternate sections of the Appalachian Trail in sources of revenue such as grants and the Surplus and Elephant Mountain fund raising for the parks renovation. Quality region of Maine's north woods. He Without Mr. Populus and Mrs. Muller shared The Colby Outdoor Orienta- my hands will be tied in the coming tion Trip at the beginning of Septem- year. I will not have the council ma- ber with about 10 other incoming jority to accomplish the goals of im- FleniingtonFur students plus two returning upper- proving Fanwood. We need elected jfc officials who care and who will work ,,i,,,.nGhristopher is the son of Mr. and hard, we need Mr. Populus and Mrs. Muller." l;i Mrs. Geoffrey Gates of Westfield. 6 TORN EARLOBES ? Herend artists to sign purchases Savings. Orders taken starting October 24 If YOU Have: • Split Earlobes for Herend and Herend Village Pottery • Ripped Earlobes Special in-storv .signing and liimJ painting di'iminstratiiin 380 Springtiekl Avenue • Uneven Pierced Holes Thursday, November 10, 2) Summit, N) 07901 1994, 10-4 pm. Call for 1-800-843 32)0 • Earings Hanging Too Low available stock information. The "unforgettable" gift lor WlERESliRVICEISNOT Plastic Surgeons at the Cosmetic Surgery Center any collector-large or small. 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Not valid with any other promotional offers. 389 Park Avenue • Scotch Plains 322-7126 IT I Page 28 Thursday, November 3,1994 Children's Hospital Names Junior Twig Officer Slate Westfield Junior Twig II, a volun- Children's Specialized in teer group serving Children's Spe- Mountainside and the hospital's Out- cialized Hospital, has announced its patient Center in Fanwood. slate of officers and chairmen for the Formed seven years ago by year ending October, 1995. Westfield Twig II, the requirements Newly-elected officers include: for membership in the junior auxil- Meghan Bender of Westfield, Presi- iary include 25 hours of service each dent; Courtney Bender of Westfield, year, attendance at three meetings Vice President; Gabrielle Guzzetti of and participation in activities orga- Westfield, Corresponding Secretary; nized by the membership. Becky GerwitzofFanwood, Record- During the past year Junior Twig II ing Secretary, and Heather Vlach of members devoted over 1,200 hours Westfield, Treasurer. to the hospital. In the coming month Junior Twig II membership in- they will plan a holiday party com- cludes 65 teenagers who volunteer in plete with Santa Claus and two other patient and non-patient area at special recreational parties for the children. They also help with the an- Coles Students nual "Holiday Gift Wrapping." Mrs. Shirley Beigler, children Spe- Hear Program cialized Hospital' Community Re- source Coordinator, works closely On Viking Roots' with the teenager volunteers to de- ON SAFARI...Thc third-grade classes of Ike J. Ackermaa School la Scotca The J. Ackerman Coles School fine areas where members can be of Plain* enjoyed an African safari recently. The tour guide was Mr*. Laurie Parent-Teacher Association presented the most benefit for the patient while Milttgan.The safari featured slides and artifacts of Kenya. Each claas was given an assembly entitled "Viking Roots." expanding their own interests and a lane potter entitled "Safari Africa," depicting wildlife. Pictured, left to right, The assembly centered on a trip that knowledge. are: Harvir Sanghera, Mrs. Milligan and Chris Green. Ozzie Tolletson, the producer of the Committee chairmen for the new show, took with his children to Nor- term of office are Shari Gersch, So- Anniversary Gala the-art healthcare center is being de- JUNIOR OFFICERS... Westfield Junior Twig II officers prepare for their new way. There, he found the birthplaces cial; Katie Carroll and Beth Mugger, veloped. linn. Pictured clockwise from bollom rlghl are Courtney Bender, Vice Pred- of his two grandparents who immi- Monday Night Parties; David Feeney, For Columbus Hospital According to the Gala Committee ilvnt; Meghan Bender, President; Heather Vlach,Tr«asurer;GabrleUeGuKeMI, grated to America in the 1870s. Membership; Sean Gatesty, Public- Saturday, November 19 member, "a spectacular event has Corresponding Secretary, all of Weslfield, and Becky Gerwltz of Fanwood, ity, all of Weslfield, and Lisa Sleeper, been planned, from the cocktail hour Students, kindergarten through The Women's Auxiliary, Board of Recording Secretary. fifth-grade students listened atten- Volunteer Coordinator, Susan Dou- todinner and dancing."The evening's glas and Beth Andrews, Telephone, Trustees and the medical staff of highlights also include the drawing tively as Mr. Tolletson retold stories Columbus Hospital in Newark are I In re is sliiiifclli in llif union cvi'ii of very sorry men. told to him by his Norwegian mother. both of Scotch Plains. of a super cash raffle and a Diamond —Homer High School students 14 and over holding a celebration for the hospital's Jubilee auction. Through the course of the program 60th anniversary, The Diamond Jubi- he encourages children to develop a from all surrounding communities On the Gala Committee is Mauro wishing to join the Westfield Junior lee Gala, on Saturday, November 19, Checchio of Scotch Plains. pride in their own heritage. He asks at the Birch wood Manor in Whippany. There must he, not a balance of power, but u community of power; them to listen to older members of Twig II may contact Mrs. Shirley For more information on the Dia- i ''r.i!

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Union County Utilities Authority I'o put excellence in your family's circle, call the Overlook Hospital Health Connection today,(908) 522-5353, for a referral. Managing Solid Waste Since 1986 Overlook Hospital. •.-—-— 99 Neauvoli Avemir, Summit, NJ 07902 Page 30 Thursday, November 3,1994 Democratic Council Trio Mayor's Charity Gala to Cite Challenge Incumbents' Record Mrs. Debbie and Mr. Wussler tax-deductible tickets cost $45 each. The three Democratic candidates Mrs. Schwartz stressed, "How to Shackamaxon Country Club in address to issue of rising taxes and Scotch Plains will be the setting for Scotch Plains Mayor William F. for the Scotch Plains township coun- McClintock, Jr. will host this evening cil, Miss Theresa D. Ford, Harold M. improving service will take new lead- the 4th annual Mayor's Charity Gala ership. The Council incumbents feel for Scotch Plains and Fanwood. The event and said, "1 most cordially in- Barwell and Mrs. Barbara S. vite the citizens of Scotch Plains, Schwartz, maintained their campaign that they are entrenched in office and celebration will start at 7:30 p.m. can not be voted out. They keep rais- with a buffet dinner being served and Fanwood and neighboring towns to pressure against the incumbent Re- join in the celebration of our town publicans with a recent front-page ing your taxes at twice the rate of the dancing to the tunes from The Elite. Board of Education and the county The main attraction of the evening and those volunteers whose efforts story from the Star-Ledger on their make Scotch Plains a better place to opponents' record of skyrocketing government." will be the presentation of the Volun- The candidates concluded, "Our teer of the Year awards to Mrs. Violet live in Scotch Plains is truly special, property taxes in Scotch Plains. Miss with citizens who care about it and I'ord stated, "In the Sunday, October lax plan is several-fold. There is a big Debbie and Donald Wussler. In addi- difference between us and our Re- tion, this Scotch Plains Service each other. This event gives us the 16, edition of the Star-Ledger, there opportunity to publicly thank them was a banner head line entitled, publican opponents. They want to League which benefits the commu- continue spending. We want to save nity of Scotch Plains will be honored for all they do and, at the same lime, Homeowners Reeling as Property help the School and Community Al- Taxes Keep Rising. This indepen- tax dollars. We propose: as Volunteer Organization of the Year. • A citizens budget committee RENOVATION FUNDS.. John Hemming, mwbrrof «he ArU Grut Advisory For the fourth consecutive year, lianceTeam in theirefforts to provide dent article went on to list the average drug and alcohol education to our property taxes paid in every town in made up of citizen talent. We have Board of the Union County Office of Cultural aa4 Heritage Affaire, presents a the School and Community Alliance many residents with excellent back- $2,000 grant for the New Jersey Workshop for the Art* to Mrs. Kilty Schlocberg, Team will receive the proceeds from communities." Union and Middlesex counties. Out Special Projects Coordinator, ami Ronald Marfjvtts, Marketing and Public of the 21 Union County cqmrnuni- grounds in finance, banking, and cor- (he gala to help with their efforts in The public is invited to call 322- Relations Director. The funds will be used to renovate the New Jersey Workshop 6700, at Extension No. 220, if they lies, Scotch Plains had the third high- porate management. We should in- Gallery, install new light fixtures and create new programs. the fight against drug and alcohol est average properly taxes. In fact, clude them on such a committee with abuse in our towns. have any questions or if they need Scotch Plains taxes were higher than general citizen volunteers. Tickets are now on sale at the Scotch ticket information. any of the other 25 towns in neigh- • We will stop the delay on bring- Street. ' both facilities. The same applies to Plains Public Library, in ihe Scotch boring Middlesex County." ing ratabies into Scotch Plains. The • Clean up Route No. 22 so it recreation directors. We are paying Plains Recreation Office in the Mu- Township Library Mr. Barwell commented, "What is downtown vitalization program still becomes enticing to neighborhood- executive salaries and fringe benefits nicipal Building on Park Avenue or especially frightening about this ar- consistsof 25 years worth of forming friendly commercial and retail busi- for four administrators when we from any committee member. The To Participate ticle is that the Scotch Plains' taxpay- committees. We need action. nesses. It is still considered the sec- should explore having only low. The ers do not even receive the same • A revised master plan for the ond dirtiest section of the highway in same applies to the administrative In Reading Event basic services that so many of the development of Park Avenue and East all of Union County. position of finance officer. clearance, and snow plowing among The Scotch Plains Public Library towns provide to their taxpayers. We Second Street businesses. Afteryears • Consolidate and share services Communities with populations of many other services. Would it not will "Read Across America," as part have no paid fire department, gar- of nothing happening on the old with neighboring towns. Our oppo- 50,000 or more do get by with just make sense lo review these opera- of the 75th anniversary of Children's bage pick-up included in our taxes Mama Rosa's property, a structure is nents have cited as an example shar- one fiancee officer. Similarly, public tions as well? Book Week by participating in a na- and no recreation center for ouryouth. going up. We are happy to have it. But ing dog-catcher services. That will works should be scrutinized. We have The candidates concluded, "There tionwide effort to show the impor- We have only one annual springclean- how is it going to blend in with the save little money. We need to look at a full-time engineer, a director of are no original ideas. We have heard tance of books and reading on Satur- up. Many towns offer twice-yearly or overall plan. There has been little the bigger picture. We have two li- public properties, foremen and more. them from your the people as we day, November 19, from 10 to 11:3() more clean-ups of large bulk-type consideration for the nice, broad set- brary directors for Scotch Plains and Our trucks have to cross over into have campaigned from hours-to- a.m. in the Children's Department of items." backs already along East Second Fanwood, yet everyone freely uses Fanwood for road repairs, stream housc in Scotch Plains." the Library. 0UN

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c Studio for Thm l SETTING HIS PACE ..Westfield's Evan Balwin finishes second during the Boy's Cross Country Meet, October 25, against Irvingtcm. He finished in 16 minutes and 48 seconds as the Blue Devils won, 23-37, to improve their mark to 13- 0. Raider Pep Rally Devil Boys Runners Slated for Tomorrow The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Athletic Boosters will hold a Capture Another Trophy Bonfire-Pep Rally for the var- RyJOIlNO'BHIEN The harriers look for the triple I'our- sity Raider football team at 7 H,ir, i,,llv \Vtiiirnf,ti The Wutfitld Leader pe;il as Ihey venture to Warinanco Park p.m., tomorrow, Friday, Novem- While still shaking off the affects ofa for ihe last lime tomorrow, November 4, ber 4, at the high school. Fur- two-weck layoff, the Westfield Boy's tor the Union County Championship. Cross Country Team successfully retained It is also the final meet of the season for ther information may be ob- its North Jersey Scclion the crown Octo- the Freshmen and junior Varsity teams. tained by culling Peggy Meyer ber 2'J at Warinanco Park in Elizabeth. Once again Westfield hopes to sweep the at the Park Middle School m Westfield won for the fourth straight day's events ;is they look to get back on year us the harriers ran away from their truck for tlic stretch run of the season. 322-4445. competition with 34 poinls. The next closest team was East Side of Newark with 68 points. Individually, the Blue Devils were led by Sophomore Malt Elmuccio who won his second individual title covering the 3.2 mile course in 16 minutes, 42 sec- onds. Elmuccio wus followed closely by Ted Kilcommons in ihird, Don Cambria No matter what sport* activitiy you favor, Indoors or out, ClMslo Studio (or Tha Lemdmr mnd Th» Tlmmm in ninth and Ryan Stcfluk in 10, with there's a LIBERTY SPORT frame to fit your protective IN FLIGHT.. A Westfleld player goes airborne to intercept a pass during the October 27 contest between the Blue Devils limes of 17 minutes, iwo seconds. \3 and the Raiders which Scotch Plains-Fanwood won, 3-1. Assisting on the Play are Blue Devils' Dylan Dupre, No. 12, and minutes, 33 seconds and 17 minulcs, 37 needs. Remember, for greater impact resistance, we Chrli O'Connell, No. 17, and Matthew Stephenson, No. 24, of Ihe Raiders. seconds, respectively. The rest of the recommend Polycarbonate Lenseal Adult, teen and teiim was rounded out by Adam Barcar), children's sizes available. Abdallah Sim;ika and Lawrence Ho who packed together well to claim places 11, Blue Devils Boot Raiders 12 and 13. • Sportgoggle Deep faith eliminates tear. • All-Pro Rec. Specs Lech Walesa • Aqua Specs In County Tournament, 3-2 SOCCER SKILLS • Helmet Specs half-volleyed n shot from just out of the The game followed a remarkably simi- By ADAM WE1NSTEIN halfback Dylan Dupre capitalized on a lar pattern when the two teams clashed AND DRILLS INC. • Junior Rec. Specs ft Specially Written/or The Weirfteld Leader mistake in the Scotch Plains-Fanwood October 27 al Jefferson School in ty\\ Coach George Kapner anticipated that box to extend the Blue Devils' lead to 2- Westfield. Scotch Plains-Fanwood Available at: his Westfield Boys Soccer Team would 0. jumped out to the early 2-0 lead. But the take time |o develop. Starting only three Scotch Plains-Fanwood got one goal Blue Devils fought back to a lie with seniors and equipped with mostly under- back with about four minutes left in the goals from Diego Morales, a senior half- classmen, Kapner said early in the sea- half. Scan Dambaugh scored from IS back, and Scott Mueller, a junior striker. personal- son, "They are going to lake some time to yards out off a cross to bring the Raiders But the Raiders capitalized off a ques- gel." within one at the half. tionable call in the Blue Devil defensive A YEAR HOUND SOCCER TUTORING The Blue Devils, 14-5, gelled at ex- Westfield tightened up their defense zone. A direct kick richcted off a wall of SCHOOL FOR ALL AGES, WE Blue Devi] defenders and to an open SPECIALIZE IN THE DEVELOPMENT actly ihe right time in the season, with a after halftime and maintained Ihe lead for OF BALL CONTROL SKILLS. huge. 3-2 win against Scotch Plains- most of the second half. But the Raider's Raider who knocked it for a 3-2 win. WINTER SESSION BEGINS Fanwood in the Union County tourna- Mike Horcv blasted a shot from 15 yards The Blue Devils will play Governor WEEK OF NOVEMBER 14 Westfield Square Mall Livingston of Berkeley Heights in ihe ment semifinals on October 24 at Will- into the far post lo knot the game at 2-2. • Located Across from STS Firestone Tire Service iams Field in Elizabeth. A determined Westfield team domi- Saturday, Novembers county final. With (90S) 753-8240 Rebounding from a disappointing 3-2 nated the early stages of the first over- the state tournament approaching, the Tom Turnbull, Dlr. 330 South Avenue East • Westficld NJ • (908) 654-3000 loss two days earlier against the Raiders, time. Just four and a hal f minutes into the Devils look ready to make a run. Mon.Fri. 9 am-8 pm and Sat. 9 atn-4 pm (ample free parking) the Blue Devi Is ju mped out to a 2-0 lead extra-session, senior tri-caplain Dave early. Junior forward Nick Benner put Schallcr volleyed in a cross from junior Westfield on the Scoreboard when he Brian Williams. Eleventh Turkey Trot Set For Thanksgiving Weekend JOHNSTON Waste not The annual Turkey Trot presented available on the course. Registration by the Friends of Westfield Track and costs $ 12, postmarked by November SCHMIDT Field will be held on Saturday, No- 20. Registered runners will received SCOTCH PLAINS TOWNSHIP COUNCIL vember 26, atTamaquesPark in West- a long sleeve shirt. Post-entry regis- field. The day will feature the tration cost $12 with no shirts pro- Tamaques Mile, the One-Mile Fun vided. Run and the Five-Mile Race. First prize is an overnight stay at Mrs. Colleen Bodayla, President the Mansion Hotel (o first overall of Friends of Westfield Track and male and female runners. Prizes will RONSALL CHIROPRACTIC Field andRaceDirector.said the track be awarded to the first three in the program aims to provide more schol- following age category, male and fe- and Sports Centre arships and improved equipment for male: 13 and under, 14-19,20-24,25- its athletes with the money raised. 29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 60 Improving Performance Naturally She added that the T-shirt design this plus. year is innovative. The Tamaques Mile is restricted to • Sports Specific Rehabilitation Designed by Dan Curry in Vir- Westfield students in grades 4 to 9. • Biomechankal Evaluations of Sports Injuries ginia, it reminiscent of American In- Registration forms arc obtained at dian and Thanksgiving motifs. Westfield High School or by calling • Strength & Flexibility Programs The event is sponsored by Eastern at 789-4650. - Video Gait Analysis • Certified Personal Trainer On Staff The Lennox Pulse" furnace cm cut your fuel Dental, McDowell's, Suburban The One-Mile Fun Run is held Cablevision, Mr. B Offset Printing totally within the park. Registration bill almost in half. ,ix* r«fSM Inc., Ihe United Jersey Bank, Buona costs $6 with short-sleeved shirts William B. Bonsall, DC, CCSP source. Sois the ?ulsc furnace from LenrKix. Al the heart of Utc Pulse is n rcmarkahlc cumbusion chamber ittut uses nearly all Pizza, the Princeton Bank and Trust, while supplies last. Post-registration Board Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician the energy burned to heat your home. The resuh costs $6 with no shirts. Medals are Rorden Realty, Scott's Shoes, Tho- Member - American Chiropractic Association (ACA) • ACA Sports Council 97% fuel efficiency, and fuel savings "p to 43*. given to first 10 male and female Find out more about pulling (tic Pulse furnace mas Lincoln-Mercury, Greco Carpet - American College of Sports Medicine • Federation ol International Sports runners. in your home. Visit your independent Lennox Cleaning, Gold Medial Fitness, De- Chiropractic • NJ Chiropractic Society Sports Council • National Academy of dealer today. Visit McDowells today!. signers Potpourri, Westfield All post registration and shirt pick- Sports Medicine • National Strength and Conditioning Assoc. MainStreet.Bonsall Chiropractic, the up to begin at 9 a.m. The Tamaques Big Banana Fanners' Market, the Mile run will begin at 10 a.m., One- Commuter Hours Music Staff, Arctic Falls Refresh- Mile Fun Run at 10:30 a.m. and Five- ment Services and the Best Western Mile Race at ) i a.m. 7:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Mansion Hotel in Fan wood. Entrances to Tamaques Park are The Five-Mile Race is a certified from Lamberts Mill Road or Dickson 908-654-9228 course which starts and ends at Drive off Willow Grove Road. Park- MCDOWELLS Tamaques Park and includes 3.2 miles ing is available on side roads with 315 Lenox Avenue on flat streets in thesurroundingarea. limited parking in the park. Self-pro- (1 '/i Blocks from Post Office) Mile splits and water spots will be pelled wheelchairs are welcomed. In- Established in 1928 by F. B. Me Dowell line blades, skates and baby strollers 24 Hour Emergency Service Facts ilo nut COIIHI- to v\isl are not allowed in this event. Team Physician For: 450 North Ave., Westlield because they tire ignored. For more information, please call 233-4395 or 233-1374 between 7 and Coors Light Cycling Team • Reebok National Aerobic Championships • AVP Pro Beach —Alcloiis Huxley 9 p.m. Volleyball Tour • NY and Boston Marathons • Professional Rodeo Cowboy's Association (908) 233-3213 • Pro Bowlar's Association Tour • Bud JetSki Tour • Manhattan Swim Marathon Page 32 Thursday, November 3,1994 Blue Devil Girl Runners Win First State Trophy Since 1991 By ALEXANDRA MARTINS On October 29, the varsity seven what a pack can do and its amazing what Specutlly Wrinrnf-rnt W,jffi,IH Uabr stepped onto the starting line for one of happens when people believe in them- A remarkable week of hard work and the most competitive races this season, selves." dedication for the Devil Girls' Cross the Group for Section two Champion- Captain Lisa Citrin also boasted, "I am Country Team resulted in an impressive ship. Hintze, Martins, Sharon Gambino, so proud of everyone who ran today. AH triumph over Irvington on October 25 Totams, Saul, Engell and Connell proved of our hard work finally paid-off. This is and at (he State Sectional Championship their strength all the way to the track, the best present a captain can have before on October 29. finishing the last 400 meters of the race finishing the season." Debuting the week at Tamaques Part strongly. Captain Sarah Hintze commented, on October 25, the harriers clocked-in 11 Hintze raced among the fastest juniors "Considering theeffort put forth this Sat- best seasonal efforts out of the 19-team and seniors of the state, finishing fourth urday, I' m psyched to see what we can do members who competed. The varsity overall in 21 minutes, four seconds, giv- at the county level. I hope we have people seven established a new record by all ing her team an initial lead. The next four going out to see us run because it really is . crossing the finish line in under 21 min- runners, Martins, Gambino, Tofams and a sight to see such a successful team utes, 30 seconds. Saul ran in such a tight pack that from the working so well together." Finishing the 3.1 mile race in 19 min- two mile point they were undefealeable. The champions step-up to defend their utes, 34 seconds, Freshman Kathryn The pack blasted into the track and county title once again at 3 p.m. tomor- Ilintze now ranks third on the All-Time finished places 10 through 13. Martins row, November 4, at Warinanco Park in Tamaques list. Junior Xanda Martins medaled at 22 minutes, four seconds. Elizabeth. ranked herself ninth on the list, clocking- Gambino followed milliseconds after her in at 20 minutes, 20 seconds. Sophomore teammate with the same time. Totams Allison Totams finished the race in 20 finished one second later at 22 minutes, Holy Trinity Students minutes, 36 seconds, which was good for five seconds and Saul rounded off the Are Participants I I In place on The List. pack at 22 minutes, seven seconds. Catherine Gngcll, Lauren Saul and Sue In Scholastic Olympics The pack attributed its success to their STATE SECTIONAL CHAMPS...The Westfieid Girls Cross Country Team poses for a team photo after winning the Council gave personal best efforts of 21 team unity and positive encouragement Holy Trinity Interparochial School minutes, I4seconds;21 minutes, ^sec- throughout the race. Group Four, Section Two Championship, October 29, for the first time since 1991. onds; and 21 minutes, 27 seconds, re- in Westfieid recently participated in Engell and Connell finished in 28 and the 23rd Annual Scholastic Olym- spectively. 34 places with respective times oT 23 Best seasonal limes were also clocked minutes, 25 seconds and 24 minutes flat. pics. The event was held at and was by Klava Chekanova, Katherine After the fifth runner crossed the finish sponsored by Roselle Catholic High Raider Girl Runners Take Second; Reynolds, Donna Putzer and Jodie Putzer. line, the team, in tears over their accom- School. "I was pleased to see thai the team plishment, realized they had done it. The The purpose of the Scholastic pushed itself to achieve this seasonal ef- had won the Stale Sectional Champion- Olympics is to encourage and stimu- fort on a whole. Seven runners breaking ship for the first time since 1991. Boys Finish Fourth in State Meet 21 minutes, 30seconds isan achievement late educational interest and ability in Coach Thomas Homish, ecstatic over youth. The academic competition is that has never been done before," said By JUSTIN OTT Assistant Coach Bonnie Hagermann. the victory, quickly exclaimed, "What a for eighth-grade girls and boys. Over Both cross country icams will compete against many talented teams from Union difference a week makes. We realized Slttiiutly Written fur The Time* in ihc county meet tomorrow, November County. 350 students attended and 24 schools The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Boys and competed. 4. The meet will be at Warinanco Park Coach Spring said he hopes for both Girls Cross Country Teams produced a where lhc Raiders will have to compete teams to finish in the top three spots. A plaque was awarded to each stu- very exciting week lo close out the mouth JOHN J. VISCI, M.D., F.A.A.P. dent who placed first, second or third of October. On October 25, Raider teams in their areas of competition. Holy ran against Union Catholic and Shahazz i* pl»a»*d to announc* hit ataoclmtlon Trinity was awarded a plaque for of Newark. Both teams were triumphant placing third as a team. as (he boys record improved lo 17 wins wHh The following are the students who and three losses, while the girls improved to lfi wins and 4 losses. represented Holy Trinity, the area in STEVEN MOSKOWITZ, M.D., F.A.A.P. What made the victory so meaningful which they competed and their place- was that the wins pt coach Jeff Spring and ment: over the century mark in the win column. • English, Shannon Darlington, The amazing accomplishment is more PATRICIA RUIZ, R.M.C., M.S.N., P.N.P. Meredith Doll, Third outstanding because Spring won I0O of the • Mathematics, Albert Nodar, meets while only losing 13 in his eight Third years of coaching cross country. PEDIATRIC CENTER Christine Intrabartolo, Second Against Union Catholic and Shabazz, • Science, Theodore Schundler, the lady Raiders swept the first six places Second; Katherine Fromtling overall. Tiana Brown took first place and Ginny Rutkowski look second place, Convenient, centrally located office features • Religion, Peter Farrell, Third; while Naomi Klasscl, Jane Yagi, separate sick and well waiting and play areas. Jill Ortiz Lashanda Dance and Andrea Maggi fin- Evening and most weekend appointments available. • Spelling, Christine Kwon.Alexa ished out the rest of the top six places, Participating in most major HMO plans. Storch, First respectively. We have privileges at St. Barnabas Medical Center • Current Events, David Fahey The boys team did just as well. Jason and Overlook Hospital. • Forensics, Karen Mruk Lilly took first place and Jamey" Canierbury followed him in with second place. Junior Kctth Kopnicki finished in 556 CENTRAL AVENUE Nothing In Hie Is more remarkable third place, and Senior Nick Denichilo than the unnecessary anxiety which finished in fourth. Following Oenichilo NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ 07974 we endure, and generally create were Richard Lucas, Matt Lewis and ourselves. Matt Cahill in fifth, seventh and eighth 908-508-0400 B»n|»mln Dlaritll places, respectively. On October 29, the Raiders raced in the Group No. 3 of the North Jersey State Sectional Meet at Warinanco Park in Roscllc Park. The course was 3-2 mile champion course and the Raiders cer- tainly raced it like champions. The girls WESTFIELD SOCCER team surprised everyone by taking sec- ond place and the boys team held their W.S.A. YOUTH SOCCER ASSOCIATION noteworthy status, whilcseltiing for fourth place. BOX 582, WESTFIELD, NEW JERSEY 07091 For the girls team, juniors and Co- Captains, Brown and Rulkowski took WESTFIELD SOCCER ASSOCIATION TRYOUTS fourth and 1 Oth places respectively, over- all. They both received medals for plac- The Westfieid Soccer Association will hold tryouts for it's Spring 1995, Division V, ing in the lop 10. The second place finish qualifies the firstScotch Plains-Fanwood travel teams in accordance with the following: girts cross country team for the State Croup meet in Holmdel on November 12. "I am ecstatic and extremely pleased about our accomplishments, and 1 am proud of all of the girls on the team for Division V Date of Birth Trvout Dates Time working so hard," said Rutkowski. Girls V - A 8/1/84-7/31/85 U/5 & 11/12 8:30 a.m. The only top 10 finisher on the boys Girls V - B 8/1/85- 7/31/86 11/5 & 11/12 11:00 a.m. team was senior Jason Lilly who finished 11/5 & 11/12 8:30 a.m. third. The fourth-place finish for the boys Boys V - A 8/1/84-7/31/85 team also qualifies them for the stale Boys V -B 8/1/85-7/31/86 11/5 & 11/12 11:00 a.m. group meet in Holmdel. 'C Raiders Pound Chatham Team, 21-0, CHAMPIONSHIP MOMENT...The Westfield Varsity Girls Gymnastics cap* In Suburban League lured the Union County Tournament Championship at Scotch Plains-Fan wood INFORMATION AND TRYOUT RULES: The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Junior Ralder"C" High School on October 28, with a combined score or 103.65. The Raiders came Team continued lo roll by winning thctr third consecutive game by the score of 21-0 over in second at 100.85. Pictured with their coach Sue Allen, from left to right, arc Chatham on Sunday, October 23. It was (he team co-captuins: Jill Smith, who was the tournament Ail-Around Champion; Raider's second consecutive shutout. The Raider Brand! Kovac and Alison Gorskf. 1. TRYOUT LOCATION AND RAIN DATE: defense has now gone 11 straight quarters without allowing a score. The Raiders completely con- trolled the game. They amassed 235 yards of total Girls - Unami Park offense on the day and held Chatham to only three first downs which all came in (he Fourth Quarter. Blue Devil Sticksters Boys - Tamaques Park On their second possession of the game, tail back John Cossollnl swept around the left side and Rain Date: 11/19 scored on a 43-yard-touchdown. It was John's Fourth touchdown of the season. Connor Crehan ' then converted on his fourth consecutive extra point attempt of the season without a miss. Fifth Seed in Tourney The Raiders did not waste any time In scoring 2. FREQUENCY OF TRYOUTS:Division 5A and 5B tryouts will be conducted I on the second play of their next offensive series. By SARAH ROBERTS with a tie." commented McFadeen, "We twice per year (Spring and Fall). Team assignments will be fpr the following season only. Ryan Crawford, running a reverse around the SjH-nnlly Wriltrnfiir 77ic Wr\lf!rl,l Lmdtr really dominated the game and the game right side of the line, turned on the speed and With an 8-4-3 record, Ihe Westfieid could easily have gone in our favor." In Division 4A, 4B, and Division 3, tryouts will be conducted once per year (Spring) with dashed 45 yards Into the end zone. High School Girls' Field Hockey Team The Raider opened up the second half right McFadden does no! see this season's team assignments for the following Pall and Spring season. where they left off. On their second possession, has garnered a fifth seed in this year's state run as exceptionally hard. She sees fullback Brian Connor kept pounding the bait up Stale Tournament. her team as having the ability to bem the middle bringing the Raiders to the Chatham The Blue Devils will begin play today, five-yard-line. On the next play quarterback, Morristown, however, she acknowledge • Connor Crehan rana keeper up the middle to seat November 3, with fourth seeded Colum- that both Wcstfield and Morrisiown haw (he victory. On the day the offensive line of P. J. bia. had time to improve their play since thcii 3 FJ;IGIBlLITY:Plavers will unly be permitted to tryaut in their appropriate age group. | Valenza, Josh Flnkelslein, Alex Zajac, Paul "Right now, it's anybody's call how first meeting. Barnes, Dan Perlee, Ryan O'Donnell, John However, a player may be permitted to tryout in an older age_ group if that player Ilaggan, Crawford and Rory Verduccl did a great we will fare against Columbia. We cer- If the Devils defeat Morrisiown, they job of blocking. Cossollnl was, again, the leading tainly have the ability, we just have to use will go inlo the slate finals against the has demonstrated exceptional abilities and has petitioned the Board of Directors of_ the I rusher with S5 yards on seven carries. Crawford it," explained head coach Maggie gained 52 yards on two carries. Connor collected : winncrof the Vernon and Randolph game. WSA prior to the tryouts.taking place. Petitions to tryout in an old,er group must be sub- 34 yards on seven carries. Haggan picked of 29 Mcl addcn. The last time the field hockey team yards on two carries while Matt Penncla added If the team is victorious against Co- made it lo the slate finals was in 1992. mitted, in writing, to the appropriate VP of Travel on or before, Oct 31, 1994. Remember:] eifiht yards on one carry. lumbia today, they will play first ranked "No individual player will lead us to players who tryout in older divisions must play in those divisions regardless of the team For the third consecutive game the defense Morrisiown. Earlier in the season, the victory. The whole team must play well played exceptional. Just before the half,defensive Devils lied Morristown 1-1. logethcr and concentrate," commented assignment. tackle Matt Loomls chased the Chatham ball carrier Into his own end zone. Corner back Mike "Morristown was lucky lo get away McFadden, "Although we are lucky, for Chester made the tackle in the end zone for the only three games stand between us and safely. Chester also applied a big hit In the Third the state title." Quarter which caused a fumble that was recov- Girls' League Sets TRYOUT APPAREL: No part of a WSA travel uniform may be worn to a tryout. cred by defensive end Trevor Horn. Pennella lead 'This year's tournament will prove to 4 the team In tackles from his other defensive end be a good tournament, no one can afford position. In the Fourth Quarter,linebacker Chris Basketball Tryouts to play poorly," concluded McFadden. Players wearing such will not be allowed to tryout. Shin guards must be worn. Vudas and Safety Steve Horn made several key tackles to preserve the shutout Tryouts for the Westfieid Girls Linebackers Cossollnl and Valenza combined Police Athletic League Basketball with nose tackle Reggie Flowers to completely tam will be held Monday, Novem- shutdown I he middle of the line, Defensive tackles 5, EXCUSED ABSENCES: If a player is unable to attend a scheduled tryout, Matt Loom Is and Chris Zldonlk each turned In ber 7, and Thursday, November Scotch Foursome solid games. In the Fourth Quarter, when It was 10, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at apparent Chatham was going to pass, the defen- he/she must contact the appropriate VP of Travel prior to the tryout in order to be sive backfletd of Chris Sprague, Bobhy Lone, Roosevelt Intermediate School. Tourney Results Told Scott GarrltytTomDeCataldo.GreggBeeltlz and The league has traveling teams On October 18, (tic Women's Coir Organiza- considered for a travel team position. Steve Horn came up big by not allowinga comple- designed for intermediate to ad- tion of Scotch Hills Country Club met for a Scotch tion. Foursome Tournament. The results are as fol- The Raiders have now won three straight games vanced players in grades seven and lows: thus bringing their season record to 3-2. During eight. FIRST PLACE: Bob Kivetz (hat span, the Raiders have scored 42 points and MurBe Grimmer and Llnta Rhodes with a Josh McMahon only allowed six. Games are played week nights Gross of 43 and a nel or 29.5. VP of Girls Travel VP of Boys Travel starting in January and running SECOND PLACE: through March. Details on a fifth- Helen Broun and Suphlu HHUebrond with a 320 Woods End Rd. Any path is only a path, and there is Gross of 48 and a net onn.5. 306 Harrison Ave. no a/front, to oneself or to others, to and sixth-grade team should be- THIRD PLACE: come available at a Jater date. Nancy Jackson am! Marlon Olson with a Gross 232-8270 654-6575 dropping it if that is what your heart of 53 and a net or 31. New members ore always tells you. If you have any questions, please welcome and can contact Hie Scotch Plains Recre- ollon Cmmnlsslun r«r Information nnjolnlnc the Carlos Castaneda call Jim McKeon at 789-3381. Rroup. Thursday, November 3,1994

Basketball Signups Devils Advance to Championship For Grades 6 to 8 To Be November 5,12 By Beating Union Catholic, 3-1 The Scotch Plains- The Westfield Girls Varsity Soccer Amy Williams came up with two saves. Team continued its strong showing in the four saves in picking up the shutout for Fanwood Police Athletic Westfield will face Arthur L. Johnson the Blue Devils. Union County Tournament on October Regional of Clark this Saturday, Novem- League will hold registra- Westfield was also victorious in their 29, with a 3-1 victory over Union Catho- ber 5, for the Union County Champion- game October 25 against Livingston. tion for two new intercity lic in the semifinal round. ship at Williams Field in Elizabeth. The Folger, Wiley and Emily Dexter allscored Brooke Wiley, Suzie Folger and Jes- contest is slated for 5:30 p.m. basketball teams for grades to lead Westfield to a 3-0 triumph. sica Czar scored for the Blue Devils asthe The Blue Devils, which are ranked Folger scored the first goal of the game 6 through 8 beginning on top^seeded team eliminated fourth-seeded first in the stale by theStar-Ledger, scored Union Catholic from the tournament. on an assist from Katie Bertelson in the Saturday, Novembers, and a 1-0 victory overScotch Plains-Fan wood first half. Folger assisted on Wiley'ssec- Assisting on Wcstfield's goals were on October 27. The only goal of the fame ond-half goal while Dexter scored her Saturday, November 12, Megan Sheehy, Kerry Humphries and came with five minutes sets in the second goal on a pass from Becky Hamilton. Suzie Kozub. from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at overtime period when Folger headed a Williams had two saves for the Blue the Fanwood Train Station. The Blue Devils put a lot of pressure on corner kick from Lexi Tourtelolte into Devils to record her 1 Ith shutout of the Union Catholic goalie Megan Cusimano the net past Raider goalie Jennifer Fox. season. Malanie Talesnick had 10 saves Evening registration is who had six saves in the game to keep her Fox had a strong game in goal as she in goal for Livingston. team in contest. Westfield guaRender stopped 23 shots-on-goal. Williams had scheduled for 7 to 9 p.m. on Thursday, November ON THEIR WAY... Jessica and Lauren Csiravello, firth graders at the Tanraques 10, in the high school caf- School of Westfield, are on their way to Ihe level 6 State Championship Raider Girl Booters Fall to Devils Competition which will be held in December at Drew University in Madison. At eteria. their first Level 6 Sectional, Jessica, right, scored a 34.15 and Lauren a 33.10 All- Pleasecall 889-1732 with Arouod to qualify for the State Meet. They have also qualified to progress into level 8. They are members or the LaGymnastique Team from Henderson's any questions on registra- In Second Overtime Period, 1-0 Gymnastics Academy in Edison. tion or for a copy of the The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Var- The Blue Devils Suzy Folger fox had a strong game i n net for the program. sity Girls Soccer Team played a near headed a pass from Lexi Tourtellotte Raiders, picking up six saves. West- Pray for a sound mind in u sound l>o •> S quork 10W30 hnwoil p.m. 185/70R14 205/70R15 100.95 11/l2/»4 185/60R14 205/55R16 142.95 195/65R14 215/60R16 123.95 COMPLETE UDIAT01 Basketball League 195/60R14 225/50R16 144.95 SYSTEM FLUSH 185/65R15 225/55R16 151.95 Is Seeking Players 195/60R15 225/60R16 129.95 $ Oil 95 The Fanwood Men's Basketball League is looking for players. If • hipad hotm, Wi, cap, Juiianri a you're over21 yearsofageandare • him ha l«r Ui I null mi

ROAD RLNNEKS...The Central Jersey Road Runner's Club presented a $1,000check to the Children's Specialized Hospital racing wheelchair program United Wins, 4-1, at Ihe club's monthly meeting. The club donated the net proceeds from the Over West Windsor September Fall Classic Road race held at Union County College. Andrew Weslfleld'8 Division No. 4 United outplayed ChasonofTof Children's Specialized Is shown accepting the check from William West Windsor on October 30 «t Unaml Field In • Schaefer, President of Ihe Runner's Club. Club members were given the convincing 4-1 win. opportunity to hear a lecture on sports nutrition by Dr. William Bonsall of The game's outalandli)| player was new goalie .w.m^Qud.vKAPAP-t, ., HOURS: Tues.-Wed,-Fri. 7:00-5:30 «5 WOWI # . Robert Larson for Ihe United. He Mopped goah l Westfield. His lecture focused on Ihe nutritional needs of preparing for the with sliding foot kicks, d(v« with outstretched upcoming New York City marathon. He drew on his experience as a veteran armt, and made one over UKRt ad baekmrditap , ' , , v Saturday 7:00-2:00, Mon., Thurs, 7:00-8:00',, ,» ' ""-' > marathoner and as an attending chiropractic physician for over a dozen to push away a sure goal. marathons. Sal Fazio, who made big kkks all day, passed to DufTy Lau, playing his first game al center for- ward, and hedrilltd a lowllmrror their first goal. In Ihe second hair David Sintorltlk) scored lh« first of his two goals on I beautiful goal line paas Devil Netters Win from Diego Vargas. Danny McAnatly used hts speed and skill lo knock In Ihe third goal rrom a Itad Mike Debrossypasstth kit Santorldlochlpptd to him. Griffin Maloney had • great shot on goal from State Championship a ball sent by Mike NahKiewski. Wrslfkld con- tinued its strong defense with AnthonyTomatao's BACKYARD sliding tackles and Adam Yonie'splay deep inlh* ByJUUALKIIMAN one of the best second singles players in back line. Always hustling, Gtrrllt III and Dan illWifinWfiMl ihe state defeating Krisien Rath 6-0,6-0. Cuprarlo kept the pressure on the Patriots with Wilh this victory, Wcstficld earned a spot their trapping and passing skills. In what can only be described as a A strong passing sequence from Andrew spectacular week Ihe Westfield Girls againsl Rnmapn the number two seed. Odachowski to Vargas who lead Josh Ludmer who controlled Ihe dribble lo the goal line and COMPOSTING CLASS TennisTeam proved itself the class of the While Wcslficld was achieving suc- field takingtheGroup 4 Slate Champion- then crossed lo Santorlello who finished the play cess in the stale tournament it still contin- with a deft placement In the far coiner for the ship, advancing to the final four in the ued lo play out its regular season sched- tjnlted*6 final goal, Wilh less than one minute All-GroupTournamcnlof Champions and ule during the week wilh strong perfor- remaining, the Patriots found the nel on a very along the way winning all three of its mances against El izabclh. East Brunswick hard, unstopable kick. It was a fine victory for a very hard working team. regular season matches. and Columbia. Wednesday, November 9, 1994 On October 27, Ihe learn traveled to On Tuesday ihe team blanked Eliza- Mercer County Park lo face Cherry Hill beth 5-0. Coach Tirone mixed up theline- East in the semi-final rruuch of the state up with Shari Gcrsch and Marcy Bcller tournament. The Lady Blue Devils sur- playing second and Iliiid singles. All three Coach Tom Breznitsky 10:00 a.m. prised the 10th ranked Cherry Hill team singles player won in straight sets drop- with a 3-2 triumph. The team captured ping a total of only two games. Honored by Boosters the first two singles matches with I leather The same success was found at doubles The Blue Raider Booster Club of Post defeating Becky Sandrow ;il first where Audra Majochaand Karen Aliche the Scotch Plains-Fanwood High Scotch Plains Municipal Building singles 6-3, 6-4 and Laura Faulkner de- atfirsldoublcs and Michelle Kashlak and School recently honored Varsity feating Stefanic Chcrkas 6-1,6-1. At third Ti ITany Aliche at second doubles dropped Boys' Soccer Coach.Tom Breznitsky, Civil.Defense Room singles Sarah Tironc fell in three sets to only one game. on the occasion of his 300th career Dcnielle Jacobs 3-6, 6-2, 6-1. On October 26, the starting line-up victory at the school. 430 Park Avenue The first doubles team of Lauren returned to face a still challenge from Coach Breznitsky received a plaque East Brunswick which they won 3-2. On Rudolfsky and Meghan Tirone fell to from the Booster Club presented to Abby Radbill and Karen Mcttzer in three Friday, the learn triumphed over Colum- sets 3-6, 6-7 (2-7). At second doubles bia 4-1. him at Shimme Wexler Field. Marcy Bellerand Shari Gcrsch triumphed The class includes a video presentation, a question over Rebecca Rosner and Marie Chen 6- « M'lntyre's • Billy Goat • M'lntyre's • Billy Goal • M'lntyre's • Billy Goal 2. 5-7, 6-2. and answer session and a "hands on" composting In the afternoon the team faced another tough match against Middlctown South. demonstration. While Heather Post fell at first singles, Laura Faulkner improved her record to 22-1 wilh a straight set 6-2, 6-0 victory over Samantha Strabel. Once again the doubles teams split their matches with Lauren Rudolfsky and Meghan Corbctt At the end of the coming out victorious. As was the case in the slate sectional session participants finals, the title hinged on Sarah Tironc at third singles. Again Tironc was victori- will receive a how-to ous winning the last two points of a third set tie breaker. This marks the first time book on composting since 1979 that the Westficld Lady Nest- ers have captured the stale champion- ship. and a compost bin (a Wilh its state championship in hand the team qualified for the Slate Tourna- $40 value). ment of Champions which includes the winners of each of the stale group lilies. On October 29 they began their quest of We created Billy Goal vacuums and blowers an All Group Championship winning convincingly over Holy Cross 4-1. because you; time is valuable. Very valuable. Aside from I leather Post losing a lough So whether you need lo clear your lawn ol debris, three set malch at first singles 5-7,6-4,6- blow-dry your lennis court or "un-mess" a 3, Wcslficld won all four remaining messy garage and driveway, we've got a product Open to all Union County residents. Classes are matches easily in straight sets. Laura you cart invest in—a product lhal will pay big Faulkner continued to show why she is lime-saving dividends! limited to 30 registrants. 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MANAGING SOLID WASTE SINCE 1986 Pepper matched his season best by | COMPLETE LOCK SERVICE • ESTABLISHED 1898 f stopping eight shots. •£ M'lntyre's • Bill/ Goat • M'lntyre's • Billy Goat • M'lntyre's • Billy Goat "•' 34 Tbj • 3. 1994 A, B Blue Devils Defeat Raiders in Suburban League The Weslfield Police Athletic League Westfield A, 18 Blue Devils won the A and C Division Scotch Plains A, 7 games in their ongoing football rivalry Fullback Thomas Lee ran 62 yards for with neighboring Scotch Plains, while a score on the game's second play to hand Ihc B Division lilt went lo the Raiders on undefeated division leader Westfield a October 30 at Gary Kehler Stadium in quick lead. Tailback Brandon Doerr ran Westfield. Kacli town kept one team un- three yards for a second period score and defeated and atop its division, while the then threw a 13-yard scoring strike to pi votalandevenly contested Cgame went wide receiver Brent Kinney in the final to Weslfield. period as the Blue Devils built an 18-0 Westfield C, 7 lead. Two or Doerr's three extra point Scotch Plains C, 6 placements were blocked and an errant Midway through Ihc first quarter, on snap foiled the other. third and-22 from his own 44-yard-line, Scotch Plains finally broke through in ful Iback Jake Du Pont raced 53 yards on a the w.ining moments as running back strong side power sweepio the right from Devon Hepburn slipped through several the single-wing, setting up Lou Mercer's " KKEF 'EM LIP!...Scotch Plains-Fanwood School One stud tills and their parents lacklers and sped 43 yards for a touch- (hrce-yard plunge for Weslficld's only down. The Raiders then faked a placekick j-show off their athletic talents in a spirited game of balloon volleyball. This was touchdown. DuPont swept right again for ( out event in an evening full of music, storytelling, arts and crafts, and good- and ran the ball in for the single extra the crucial extra point and what would point. natured competition at the Parent-Teacher Assucialion-sponsored Fall Family become the game's winningmargin.The Mike Ciaccarelli, Marcus Thornton, Festival. point became critical when the Raiders' Kantu Barr, JonGreenstein and Doerr led Ryan Crawford sped 59 yards on a re- the Devil defense, while the Raider de- verse on Scotch Plains' first play of the fense was keyed by Scott Patterson, Matt second quarter. Quarterback Connor Messina and Joe Franzone. Raider Girl Netters Crehan's placekick for the poinl-after- altempt was low and to the right. From The Blue Devi Is are now 6-0, while the there on out i( was all defense, as the Raiders drop to 3-2-1. Devils held on for the 7-6 win. Scotch Plains B, 34 Roll by Shabazz, 5-0 Westfield B, 7 Weslfield had the besl scoring oppor- Jaeson Hawkins only handled the ball tunity of the second half, getting to the By ALICE UN four limes for the Raiders' division-lead- The team went up against an old-time Scotch Plains four-yard-line in the third Sprtmlh Wnurnfor The Times ing B team, but when he did he made it rival. Summit, on October 24 and took period before the Raiders' defense stiff- count as he has in every game this season. The Scotch Plains-FanwoodGirls Var- the match 4-1. On October 25, Rosclle ened. Shortly Ihercaflcr.lincbacker Brian On his first carry he rambled 43 yards sily Tennis Teams won three matches Park's girls had a stunning win against Indium made a game-saving tackle in around left end for ihe first Scotch Plains Clauic Studio for T7># Ttrnw* .igairist Irvington, Linden and Kearney, the Haiders. Scotch Plains-Piinwood only the open Held as Crawford ran the reverse score. He was held to no gain on his AlHBORNE.Raidtr striker David Schaller, no. 14, goes airborne during UM the week of October 17. Starting off wilh win in the mulch by Noloanc as the rest of again, but l.udluni's heroics became moot second carry when the Raiders got the October 20th contest against Union lo intercept a pass. The Raiders woa Ihc n I'hwlcss 5-0 victory October 17 over the leani was beaten. when Ihc Raiders were called for clip- bull back, but he then broke free on a slant game 2-0 and are now 13-3-2 on Ihe season through October 21. Irvinyiuii, the Lady Raiders gave their In secund singles, the three set match ping. Then as lime wound down, Drew and loped 54 yards for another touch- hest efforts in every game. went l< i Gabby Arinonc over by a score of Janny acid Jason McDonald broke through down lo put his team up 13-0 at the I'irst singlcspkiycrLauren Everitt made 3-fi,7-S, 2-6. in third singles. Evcrilt gave lo throw ('return for a big loss on fourth quarter break. After Scotch Plains started a sniunih setire ol 6-3,6-3, iigainsl Faaizah a valianl try, hut lust in another three sets, down and Weslfield ran out Ihc clock for Ihe second half with a pair of incomplete Sliaiuil. Winning with a lluwless 6-0,6-0 6-3,4-6.7-5. the win. Rouble bagel. Eileen Hannigan of hi first doubles. Hannigiin and Madrcr passes, they chose to give the ball to Terence Jenkins, Matt Daly and Mike Landslidcd Ann Marie Thanes of ol'llie Haiders lost against Jennifer Tango Hawkins on third-and-IO and the rangy Duelks joined Mercer in anchoring the rviiigmn. Also, at third singles, Michelle and Cheryl Delrancesco by a score of 7- runner once again broke free with his Devil defense. DuPont, who rushed for Cnol Icr prevailed over Irvington'sJoadin 6, 6-0. The second doubles team Haincs deceptive stride, going 65 yards this time over 1(10 yards on offense, also had an (/cnistu with a stunning 6-0,6-1 match. and Hermann, also suffered;!disappoint- for his third score. Jason Patterson had interception, lirctl Snowden punted su- Doing just as well in first and second ing loss, 7-5, 6-2. the other twotouchdowns for the visitors, perbly for ihc Devi Is lo keep the Raiders doubles, Sam Simhcrg and partner Lynn while Dave Herrmann kicked three extra The (cam's October 27 mulch against athiiy.JolinCossolini.MaltPenclla.P.J. Kcely (il firstdtnihlcs and Kristin Haincs : points and Joel Goski one. Union Catholic was won with case by the Valcn/a, Josh I inkclslcin and Reggie iind partner Debbie Hermann of second team. In first and third singles, as well as Flowers led the Scotch Plains tackiers. ChrisGiacone and Pal McMahon once tiouhlcs both had a landsliding score of 6- first doubles, the Raiders blanked Union The junior Raiders dropped to 3-3. again led the Westfield offense. Giacone 1,6-0. Catholic by a score offi-2.6-0; 6-0, 6-2; Westfield improved to 4-2. got free for a 35-yard romp down the right Wilh hiyh spirits over another victory, and 6-1, 6-0, respectively. The Raiders sideline in ihe first quarter, but the drive Scotch Plains-l;anwood anticipated their players were livcritt, Kccly, Simhcrg SUBURBAN YOUTH then stalled. His 31-yard run in the final next ;nvay match with Linden. Wilh the and Sbcri Kolhcrg. FOOTBALL LEAGUE RESULTS period set up McMahon's two yard plunge usual line upol'lloitiinicloNotoatie,Diane Thicia Sdmlcr was the only Raider A DIVISION for the Devils' only score. Pat Tuohy and Kapner, Lauren I'.verill. Alice Lin and player lliat was met by a challenging Weslfield, 18 Scotch PMm, 7 Mike Mroz each had sizable receptions l.ipika Cioyal, and llilceii Hannigan and match. Alter a long three set match, she Berkeley Heights, 27 MMbum, I lor Wcstfield in the second half. Summit, 41 Outturn, 0 Paige Miidrcr, the lop seven tennis play- overcame her I'irst scl deficit of 0-6 to win Perth Amboy, 6 Sprlngileld, 0 (forfeit) Cliflon Freshwater interceptedGiacone ers at that time went unto the courts of her match by a final score of (1-6, 7-6, 6- Crantord, 33 Hinovtf, 0 in the third period and then caught Mike Linden and played hard ball. Notoane at 2 ovcrTracey Crane. B DIVISION Grand's pass for a 26-yard gain to Ihe first singles easily viclorcd over Randi in the October 31, Shabazz match, Scotch Pliins, 34 WeitntM,7 Westfield one, setting up the final Scotch Sclu>j>|ier wilh ;i 6-1, 6-0 final score. Kapner,Nicole Sciiw;irl2;ind first doubles Berkeley Helghli, 30 Mllfbum.O Plains touchdown. The last drive was Doing jusi as well, the team's only other Kcely and Stephanie Miller all won their Summit, 40 Chatham, 0 abetted by the able outside running of win of the mutch was by second doubles matches Kapner whizzed past Bonila Perth Amboy, 13 SpringtteM,! Nathan Jones, whose speed plagued players Paige Madrcr and Eileen Martin by score of 6-2, 6-0. Schwartz Cranford, 10 HinovM, I Weslfield throughout. I lannigan. I laving (he same score of 6-1, C DIVISION blanked Shanita Owens with two bagels, Westlleld, 7 Scotch Plllnt, S Nate Norris, Peter Martinez, Josh Ray d-0(!ic newly positioned second doubles 6-0, 6-O. Berkeley Heights, 32 Ktmwrn, 0 and Glen Hurley led the Westfield D, Clualo Studio for 77» Ttm»t team easily cremated Linden. The llrst doubles also easi ly won, wi th Summit, 14 CMhMi.O while Jeremy Dodge, SalGreen, Michael M1DFIELD B ATTLE...Ralders bicker Alex Schmidt, no. 2, attempts lo control , Second singles Diane Kapner put up a a 6-1,6-0, f i mil score as 1 he learn won the Perth Amboy, 26 Springfield, 0 Hcdgcpeth and Raashon Mayers did like- the ball against an alluding Union Farmer defender. The Raiders won the great ut'lorl to form a final score of 4-6,2- match 5-0. Alter this last match and with Cranford, 26 Hanover, ( wise for Ihc Raiders. October matchup, 2-0. Looking Is midfielder Liatn Wertheimer, no. 7. b against Saron Kuhal of Linden. With only a lew more to go, the Raiders record STANDINGS Scotch Plains stays unbeaten atop the third singles and first doubles both going is an astonishing 14-4. With the Watch- A DIVISION B Division, while the Devils drop lo 2-4. Into three sets, (he six tennis players W-L-r PF" PA*" ing Conference tournament so close, the This weekend Scotch Plains plays in Struggled until past sunset to decide the Westfield (0-0 79 IS Raider Hooters Knocked Lady Raiders slill have hupes of thqir Perth Amboy while Westfield will be in Awaiting scores. To much of a disap- Summit 4-1-1 90 II ; section. All that stands iti the way are a I Perth Amboy • , , 4-2-0 'M . . 37 Cranford. . . pointment, the Icain lost holli of those lew more teams. - •< Scotch Plains 3-2-1 89 24 important mulches. After a tiebreaker Berkeley HelgWs 3-3-0 H SI From County Touriiey Jcore of 6-8 against Linden, Everitt tnadc Cranford 3-3-0 63 SO Golf Outing Raises •t stunning combat with it d-1 second set Westfield Rockets, 0; Mlllburn 2-3-1 55 71 win. The third scl. though, ended in a 5 Chatham 2-3-1 32 9$ $14,000 to Assist The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Boys Soc- goal was scored with jus! under 13 min- *1 loss lor 1'verilt. Hurricanes, 5 Hanover 1-5-0 12 121 cer Team lost a lough battle with arch- utes lo play in the contest. lilt WKimlcl KuckKs, u division No. 5 sorter Springfield O-S-0 0 3* Retarded Children rival WestfieldonOclobcr29 in thcSemi- In the previous the regular season con- At I'irst doubles, Lin and Goyal alsu (cum, liung in Tor the first hutf hut run oul of gas B DIVISION in Hit) Kccmid h:iiru|>ulilN( a liifi Sayrcvlll* team. "Over the years, the Association final Round of the Union County Tourna- tests between the two teams in 1993 and rad;ilhrecscl match. With valianlefforts Scotch Plains 6-0-0 183 33 by both learns. Linden just had a little Tlie Kuckels played |>(HHJ soccer the first hair for Retard Children of Union ment, 3-2. 1992, the games ended in scoreless lies. anil only Irallcil 111 a< Intermission. Brian Pirol Summit 5-1-0 114 41 The Blue Devils Dave Schaller scored In 1991 (he learns dueled lo a 1-1 tic. more to her game, and won, 6-3,3-6, 6-2. unit 1'uyltir Hnj>arth combined In goal the ftrst Perth Amboy 5-1-0 99 33 County's annual golf outing has \This gave the learn a disappointing 2-3 off an assist from Brian Williams with The Raidersgolonthescroeboard first half to keep the hunt charging Hurricanes at bay. Berkeley Heights 4-2-0 80 31 grown to become a major fundraiser five minutes and30sccondsremaining in at Ihc ciglil minute mark on a score by Jinal score, and a loss of a match. DtfcncliTs Jefr Nusse, Alex ltarrell, Mall Springfield 2-44 49 52 for the agency, and this year was no McMiimis, Matt R-ues will be held on Thursday* r*oi i'in- I hu safe will be made and conducted In accordance with the provisions of Article 4 of Chapter 5 of Title 54, Registered Statutes INC. SILVIO SALERMO ET ALS DEFEN- CITICOHPMORTQAQE INC., PLAINTIFF bcr 10, al Ctamllckr Chateau. ot New Jersey, 1987, and amendments thereto. DANT. vs. ISRAEL ZUBIN ET ALS, DEFENDANT. Al any time before the sate the undersigned will receive payment of the amount dua on the property, with Interests and costs CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION. CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, /^When I only begin lo read, I Ior(j9l\ incurred up to the time of payment by cash, certified check or money order. DATED SEPTEMBER 9, 1994 FOR SALE DATED JULY 12, 1994 FOR SALE OF ' I'm on this world. It lifts ma on wing* • 1 he said lands so subject to sale, described in accordance with the tax duplicate, Including the name of the owner as shown on OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. MORTGAGED PHEMIS6S. with high thoughts." By virtue of tha above-stated writ of By virtue of the above-stated writ of the last tax duplicate, and the total amount due thereon respectively on the 22nd of November, 1994 exclusive ol the lien for the execution to me directed I shall expose execution to me directed I shall expose year 1994 are listed below: Anzia Yeziertka lor sale by public vandue. In ROOM 207, In forsale by public vendue.ln ROOM 207, In author LOCATION NAME BLOCK/LOT AMOUNT the Court House, In the City of Elizabeth, the Court House, In the City of Elizabeth, 192.08 1920 1. 36 Madison Avenue Keenan, Gary Q., and Laura M. 8 16 New Jersey on WEDNESDAY THE 30TH New Jersey on WEDNESDAY THE 16TH 2.683.25 3. SO St. Johns Placo Bl9Choff, John and Mary 21 13 DAY OF NOVEMBER A.D., 1994 at two DAY OF NOVEMBER A.D., 1994 at two 6.112.97 4. 1 73 Pleasant Avenue Leigh, Wlttlam R. & Carolyn S. 24 10 o'clock In the afternoon of said day. 7'clock In the afternoon of said day. 1.899.56 a. 19 Byron Lane Grande, Maria 27 35.A Tha Judgment amount Is $559,533.27. The Judgment amount Is $172,248.95. PUBLIC NOTICE 9. 1 53 Willoughby Road Lennon. Robert fit Joanne 28 9 1,419.70 City of Elizabeth, County of union, state Municipality: Township of Elizabeth — 1 0. 6O Hunter Avenue Voelker, Michael W. & Lisa 30 16 5,503,62 ol New Jersey. County of Union. NOTICE TO CREDITORS 11. 241 North Avenue 202 Monroe Avenue Corporation 33 3 14,119.62 Premises Known as: 48-54 Sixth Street, Street Address: 611 Colonla Road. ESTATE OF LARS LARSEN, Deceased. 1 2 25 Watdon Road Brltton, Allison & Meyerhoff, Linda 44 14 5,670.63 600-604 Franklin Street Tax Lot: 366, Tax Block: 10. Pursuant to the order ol ANN P. CONTI, The Goal Post Inc. 55 2 140,503.33 Lot: 1148 Block: 7. Approximate dimensions: 54.34 feet x Surrogate o( the County ol Union, made 14. (5 South Avenue Dimensions: 1OO x 1OO. 191.18feet(191.33 lest by dsed)x5Ofeat on the 2Blh day ol October. AD., 1994, 1 5. 59 South Avenue DeVlto, Marie 55 5.A 123.85 55 7 6,474.99 Nearest Cross Street: Franklin Street x 169.89 feet (170 feet by deed). upon the application of the undBrslQned, 1G. 43 South Avenue OeVlto, Marie There la due approximately the sum of Nearest cross street Monmoulh Road. asExacutoroltheestateol said deceased, 17. 230 South Avenue South Avenue Developers 64 1 3.083.55 2,514.06 $582,015.35. together with lawful Interest There Is due approximately the sum of notice Is hereby given to the credltora ol 1 a. 576 North Avenue Buckland. Gordon 8, Lois 66 33 and costs. $180,117.60 together wilh lawful Interest aalddsceasedto exhlbltto the subscriber 20. 391 North Avenue Morton, Brian H. & Dillon, Marilyn E. 70 30 123.85 and costs. under oath or affirmation their claims and 4.907.80 There Is a full legal description on file In 2t 468 LaGrande Avenue Mueller, Arlene, Jeffrey fi> Jody 77 20 the Union County Sheriff's Office. There Is a lull legal description on file In demands against the estate ol sold de- 22. 461 Terrlll Hoad Letter, Fred & Pomplllo. Louis 78 1BO2 2,155.89 The Sheriff reserves the right to adlourn the Union County Sheriff's Office. ceased wllhln six months from the date of 23. 18 Hoosavelt Avenue Green, Mark, Steven & Ernst H. 116 51 2,629.-18 this sale. The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn said order, or they will be forever barred 24. 2ip7 So Martlne Avenue Williamson, James Sr. & Paarile 116 2 6,356.39 RALPH FROEHLISH this sale. from prosecutlnQ or recoverlngthe same 2b 1 *j Washington Avenuo Antonlne, Gerard M. 119 5 45.57 SHERIFF RALPH FROEHLICH against the subscriber. 26. 06 Trenton Avenue Secretory of Veterans Affairs 121 1 549.56 TOLL, SULLIVAN AND LUTHMAN. SHERIFF David L. Larsen Executor SEWER & CURBING ASSESSMENTS Attorney KATZ, ETON, LEVINE, KURZWEIL & 222.79 Suite S09 WEBER, Attorney Nichols, Thomson. Pook «. Phelan, 27. 15 South Avenue The Goal Post Inc. 65 2 76 1 297.73 1415 East Route 70 SOB North Kings Highway Attorneys , 2B. 409 North Avenuo Romeo, Domenlco &Tlna Cherry Hill, New Jersey 06034-1569 95 10 1,537.34 Cherry Hill, New Jersey 08034 210 Orchard Street 29. 4 1 Chotwood Terrace Plelscher, Markus B. CH-751462(WL) CH-751449(WL) • P. O. Box 203B Joyce C. Carraway 4T-11£J, 11/10, 4T-10/20, 10/27, Westfleld, New Jersey 07091 Tax Collector 11/17 i 11/24/94 Foe: $144.84 11/3 & 11/10/94 Fee: $138.72 1T- 11/3/94, The Leader Fee:$20.40 I 4T~ 10/27, 11/3. 11/10 & 1 1/1 7/94,ThBTimes Fes: $140.76 1 bure4ay, ntoveoater 3,1994 Pay 35 The Story of Jesus to Be

raw iwm» MrreoMCT CHURCH GRACE ORTHODOX Told by Mary in Play IlM Iral IM, WeMfteU PUMYTERIAN CHURCH 1W levered Ba»M f. Hamad, 1100 Boulevard, Westfkld The Grove of Willow Grove Pres- Sealer Pa*>r ^^ The Reverend Stanford M. Sutlon, Jr. life axe finally realized and put in T Paator byterian Church of Scotch Plains is perspective. It is an exciting portrayal to^fltak 235-3938 or 232-4403 offering "an exciting digression from that includes laughter and tears," a Mn. Kama ML Hacked, Sunday, 9:30 a.m., Sunday school for children previous delightful musical prcsen- spokesman said. Mraul Hitter and adults with this week's topic, "parenting;1' •MidBottorff, 11 a.m., Morning Worship with nursery pro- Mrs. Andersen is a professional AMMiMe MWMcr «f Piftok Cwe *W vided and Professor Al Groves from the Old actress. A graduate of the University HManl Nwttic Testament Department of Westminster Theo- of Minnesota and holding a master's 4 logical Seminary in Philadelphia; 3 p.m. service, SiMday, church school for all aaes, 9:15 a.m., at Meridian Convalescent Center, and 6 p.m., degree from Southern Connecticut Continuing Education Cluset for Adults: Dis- Evening Worship with Jack Kraus preaching. State College, in her early years as an ciple Mbit Study, 8:30 LID.; Seekers and Search- Tuesday, 10 a.m., Ladies' morning Bible Study actress she performed all types of en •* People Called MetbodlsU, 915 a.m.; al the church. This weeks topic will be on "I drama. "In 1976, she had a dramatic FeVamki)) Tut* In the Fellowship Room, in Came to Set the Earth on Fire: A Portrait of religious conversion experience and infonul tubering of the community and vist- Jesus;" Bible Club from 10 to 11:) 5 am for pre- lon,lw:15Lm., and Morning Worship with child schoolers whose mothers come to toe Bible at that point, thoughtshe would never care 10:45 to. This Sunday, All Salott Sunday, Study. do theater again because it is so there will be a Dedication of memorials and worldly," the spokesman said. special ausic by the Sanctuary Choir. Tuesday, 7:30 p.m.. Ladles' evening Bible Study at the church on "The Beatitudes'taught "It's so hard to be a Christian and Sunday, United Methodist Youth Fellowship by Mrs. Maureen Sulton. 6 am, and Homeless Hospitality ends. Wednesday, 7:30 p.m, Bible study, prayer be in theater," she said. Monday, Women's Cornerstone Retreat III and sharing time al tie church. "But God's call led her to use her Team, 8 p.m. Thursday, 330 p.m., Bible Club at the church talent in drama. She formed a theater Tuesday, Bible Study, 12:30 p.m.; Primary for children in Kindergarten through second company called The King's Witness VOTING FOR BOOKS...The Frtends of Musk at SL Paul's Episcopal Chun* ud Wesley Choirs and Kids Discover and Cre- grade. will hotd its annual Election Day Book sale o«Tu«*d«y,Novemli« 8, "•<»»•"»• ate, 3:1$ p.m.; Fife and Drum, 6:30 p.m., and that performed for three years. When Ctard» Meeting Night, 8 p.m. the company broke up, she was en- to 9 p.m., Bag Day wUI b* Wednesday, November 9, from 9 a.m. to noon. THE FIRST BAPTISr CHURCH Donations arebeinc accepted beginning today, November 3, In the Guild Room Wednesday, Youth Choir, 6 p.m.; Stephen 170 Elm Street couraged by a friend to write a one- Htaiitiy Trtining, 7:30 p.m.; Handbells, 7:30 WeslflcM woman drama, Mary's Boy, and to ^SM^HSSXSSS^mtBA: For«U« wUI be•" categorW p.m.; Hated Methodist Women, 7:30 p.m.; Spiri- hardback and paperback fiction, non-fiction and chlklrenNi numbers. Proceeds The Reverend Dr. Refer) L. Harvey, perform it, the spokesman explained. tual life Coamlltee, peace and Justice, and Minister will benefit the group's concerts and other musical activities and programs. Hei'i Cornerstone Retreat 111 Team, 8 p.m. The Reverend Dr. Dee Dec Turlington, "Her first performance was a ^MbookTfor the Election Day Book Sale are Mrs. Carol fcawlslak, Mrs. Thursday, Wesley Hill Nursery School Closed, Minister of Christian Education Mother's Day gift to her home con- Cbartoo Clark and Mrs. Betty Webster. Sanctuary Choir, 7:30 p.m. and EvinfellMit Mra. Margaret Andersen gregation. The overwhelming posi- Friday, Wesley Hall Nursery School Closed. Utils A. Ruprecht, lations," a spokesman said. tive response encouraged her to pur- Saturday, Oratorio Workshop, 9:30 a.m Minister of Devetonaeat William R. Matbews Mrs. Margaret Andersen will sue presenting the gospel through the Yule Festival to Be Held 1W ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH Minister of Niuk present a one-person drama, Mary's medium of theater on a full-time ba- W THI IMMACULATE HEART Of MARY 233-2271 Boy. sis. She has traveled extensively 1*71 louts Marline Avenue Today, 7:15 p.m., Adult Children of Alcoholics throughout the United States for the Scotch Plains and Al-Anon; 7:30 p.m., Bell Choir-, 8:15 p.m. The presentation is the slory of November 19 at All Saints The Reverend Wilfred C. Ye», Paatw Chancel Choir. Jesus as told through the eyes of his past 14 years to present Mary's Boy, Tfce«evere«aCe»rjeA.CIyde, Saturday, 9 a.m., Caller Training Stewardship mother. "In this sensitive portrayal of the spokesman added. All Saints' Episcopal Church of hand-pieced by the All Saints' AMadite Putor Committee. Mary, the warmth and gentleness, as Scotch Plains will hold its all new Crafters, to be raffled during the fes- Tfce Reverend Richard U. Odoeiaeu, Sunday, 9 am., Singles Continental Breakfast WillowGrovePresbyterianChurch Yuletide Festival on Saturday, No- tival. well as the struggles, of being the is located at 1961 Raritan Road, Awadalc Pastor and Discussion Group; Church School Classes for vember 19, form 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. SantaClaus will visit the festival at MM U>0 all ages and Adult Bible Study; 10:30 a.ra, mother of Jesus is shared. The play Scotch Plains. Tickets for adults cost Local Crafters from Fanwood, noon for pictures with the children flcftfceliKlMri* worship service with the Reverend Dr. Robert L begins with the astonishment of the $8 and $5 for senior citizens and Scotch Plains, Westfield and and for orders for Christmas. Tickets Satgrdiy, 5:30 p.m. for anticipated Sundiy Harvey preaching on "Power Walking" and the young woman as she learns that God students. The church is fully acces- Mats. Lord's Supper observed; 7:30 p.m., Youth Group Mountainside will be featuring holi- for the All Saints' 50/50 Raffle will has chosen her to be the mother of the sible to the handicapped. Sunday, 7:45, 9, 10:15 and 11:30 a.m. and meeting. day crafts, ornaments, artwork, ce- be on sale, and the winner announced 12:45 •.». Monday, noon, Alcoholics Anonymous meet- Messiah and follows her through to A reception will follow the perfor- ramics and woodwork. Books, holi- Saturday afternoon. Weekday!, 7,8 and 9 a.m. Ing. the crucifixion and then to the upper mance. For additional information, day decorations, gift items and baked All Saints' Church is located at Summer, no 9 i.m. Tuesday, noon, Alcoholics Anonymous meet- room where many events of Jesus' please call the church at 232-S678. Hoh/day Eves, 7 p.m. ing; 6:30 p.m.; Pot luck Dinner; 7:15 p.m., goods will also be available for sale. 559 Park Avenue, Scotch Plains. For Horyday Masses, 645 and 8 a.m., noon and 7 Leader's Moments and 7:30 p.m., Committee Of special interest will be the finely directions or further information, and 8 p.m. meetings. Reconciliation Wednesday, 7 p.m., Bible Background Group made tablecloth, had-stitched and please contact the Parish Office al Saturday, 10 to 11 a.m. will study the letters of Paul. 'Lessons Learned in War 322-8047. Saturday evening before 5:30 Mass. FIRST CONCUGATIONAL CHURCH Thursday prior to First Friday, 4:30 to 5:30 THE ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH 12$ Elmer Street, WetlflcM, PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH IN WESTFIELD p.m. OF THE HOLY TRINITY And Faith' to Be the Topic The Reverend Dr. John G. Wlihtmtn, 140 Mountain Avenue Holy Hour - Second Monday of the month Weitfield Avenue ud First Street Pastor The Reverend Dr. William ROM Forfcc* following Holy Name Mass. The Very Reverend MontiMor "The courageous spirit of those ance and supervisory experience in The Reverend Marc J. Trlster, Senior Paalor Associate Paitor Wednesday. 7 to 8 p.m. Holy Hour concluding Francis J. Houghlon, Pastor who served in World War II , the the Pennsylvania public school sys- The Reverend Jamct M. Suyller with Mass for the sick and chemically dependent. Dr. Barkara Thomson, Rectory: 232-8137 Korean and Vietnam Wars will be tem. A«ioclate Piutor Saturday Evening Mass, 5:30 o'clock. Organist and Music Director The Reverend Helen M. tctlin C0NCUGAT1ON All YEHUDA Sunday Masses 7:30, 9 and 10:30 a.m. and recalled at Fanwood Presbyterian General Mauger, now the Rever- 233 2494 Aisociate Pallor 12*1 Terrill load noon. Church in a pre-Veterans Day cel- end Father Mauger, a hospital chap- Today, 1 p.m., Readers' Croup In the Pattun James A. Slmnu Scotch Wains Italian Masses: 11 a.m., except In July and ebration, 'Lessons Learned in War lain, studied for and was ordained to Auditorium; 3:30 p.m., Pilgrim Choir rehearsal Director of Muik Located rear entrance ef Auemkty of God in the Patton Auditorium; 6:55 p.m., Confirma- August and Faith,'" a spokesman said. the Episcopal priesthood following Mix Elizabeth McMarmld Evangel Church Dally Masses: 7 and 9 a.m. tion Class In the Coe Fellowship Hill; 7:30 p.m., Associate for Million 541-4849 Intercessory Prayer, Monday, 8:45 am. Member of the community are in- his retirement from military service. Chancel Choir rehearsal In the Patton, and 8 MJ-OJOI Worship Services, 10 am Saturdays. vited to the church on Wednesday, He took part in D-Day anniversary p.m., Stewardship Committee meeting in the Thursday, 930 a.m., Prayer Group and Pres- Chapel Lounge. Jewish and gentile believers In the Messiah of November 9, at 7:30 p.m. to hear a ceremonies in France last June. byterian Women's Board Meting; 1 p.m., Presby- Israel. ST. HELEN'S ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH Friday, 7:30 p.m., Women Unlimited will terian Women's Mission Study, 7:30 p.m., Chan- Lamberts Mill Road and Rahway Avenue panel of local veterans present an On the following Sunday, Novem- meet at the home uf Mrs. Jane Moore for movies cel Choir, and 8 p.m., Nursery School Council. Westfkld informal discussion about their re- ber 13, the 10 a.m. Worship Service and refreshments and fellowship members In Saturday, 9 a.m., Church Officers Retreat. Cantor Novick The Very Reverend Monslgnor membrances of experiences overseas will also commemorate all who have grades eight and nine will participate in a James A. Burke, Pastor Sunday, 8 and 10:30 a.m.. Worship Services during those troubled times and how served the United States in the Armed Bridges Service Excursion to Newark. with The Reverend Jill M. Hudson preaching. The The Very Reverend Monslgnor Saturday, 8 a.m., Men's Breakfast and all- Featured Soloist they have been strengthened today Forces. The church is located at the Sacrament of the Lord's Supper and All Salnu Thomas B. Meaney, Pastor Emeritus church ana in-church service day. Sunday will be celebrated at both services. The 2321214 by what happened then. corner of Martine and La Grande Sunday, 10 a.m., Consecration Sunday ser- Chancel Choir will provide music leadership at Saturday evening Mass, 5:30. In South Orange Keynote speaker will be Retired Avenues and is wheelchair acces- vice and church school with the Dr. John G. the 10:JU a.m. service; 9:15 am., Baptism In- Sunday Masses, 8.9:15 and 10:45 a.m., 12:15 Wlghtman preaching followed by dinner for all National Guard Major General Karl sible. struction class for parents and Christian Educa- The South Orange Symphony Or- p.m. and 6:30 p.m., winter only. ages; 6 p.m., grades six and seven fellowship In tion classes for children, youth and adults; 10:30 chestra will give the first concert of Dally Masses,7:30 and9am. F. Mauger, who flew artillery mis- Forfurtherinformation.pleasecall the Coe Fellowship Hall; 7 p.m., Adult education a.m., Church School for children through Grade its new season on Saturday, Novem- sions in World War II and also saw the church office at 889-8891. in the Chapel Lounge, and 7:30 p.m., grades 8 3; noon, Golden Age luncheon; 4 p.m., Sunday SCOTCH MAINS 1AFTIST CHURCH and 9 fellowship In Cue. ber 12, at 8:15p.m. in Sterling Hall of 333 Fark Avenue activeduty in the Korean War. He has Serenade In the Christian Lounge featuring Os- a doctoral degree in education and WILLOW GROVE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Monday, 3:30 p.m., Leyden Choir rehearsal In car Petty, oboist, and Mario Lombardo, com- the South Orange Middle School. 70 Scotch Plains 1961 Rarltan load the Patton Auditorium, poser and pianist: 6 p.m.. Junior High Fellow- North Ridgewood Road under the The Reverend Dr. James BrU, Pastor has had extensive classroom, guid- Scotch PUIru Tuesday, 7:45 P.m., Parents' Support Group ship; 7:30 pm., Senior High Fellowship, and 8:45 baton of Robert Helmacy, its Music Charles Hutchison, Director of Christian The Reverend J. Dtvid Singh, Pastor In the Patton Auditorium, Finance Committee p.m., Cornerstone Group. Education •K1HEL BAPTIST CHURCH Director. Admission is free. 539 Trinity Place, Weslfleld 252 567ft meeting in the Chapel Lounge, and Spiritual Monday, 9 am., Monday Craftsmen; Chancel 322-5487 Sunday, 9 am., Sunday School for Children Growth Group meeting at John Mills' house. Handbell Choir, and 7 p m., Buy Scout Troop No. The soloist will be Cantor Martha Sunday School, 9:30 a.m.; Sunday Worship, The Reverend Kevin Clark, Tutor and Adults. This week's Adult Topic will be "How Wednesday, 9 a.m., staff meetingln theChapel 10:45 am.; Baptist Youth Fellowship, 7 p.m. 233-42*0 Novick, mezzo soprano, a former Sundiy School, 9:30 to 10.30 am. with classes Jesus Trained His Apostles," 10 u, Fellowship Lounge; 10 in, Bible Study In the Chapel Tuesday, 4 p.m., Junior High Choir, 4:45 pm., resident of West Orange, now resid- Child care provided during Sunday School and Time; 10:30 a.m., Worship Service with Nursery Lounge, and 7:45 p.m., Board of Christian Edu- Junior High Handbell Choir, 6:30 p.m., Senior worship. for all ages and Adult Bible Sludy. and Worship ing in Springfield. She will perform Service, 11 am. with the Reverend Clark preach- Care and Junior Activities for three-, four- and cation meeting in the Chapel Lounge and Dea- High Choir, 7:30 p.m., Youth Council, and 8 p.m., ing. five-year olds. The Reverend Ronald de Groot cons' meeting in the Patton Auditorium. Stewardship Commission and Worship Commis- the Brahms "Alto Rhapsody" accom- will deliver the sermon; 11:45 am to 12:15 p.m., Monday through Friday, 9 a.m., Weslfleld sion. panied by a male chorus from the Cathelic Singles Wednesday, 6:30 p.m., New Members Class; Prayer Service, 7:30 In 8 p.m, and Bible Study, JoyfulNolsesCMIdren'sCholr.AUchildxen grades Cooperative Nursery School and Mother's Morn- Wednesday, 9:31) a.m., Women's Bible Sludy; Concert Chorale and the Verona-Ce- 8 to 9 p.m. K 5 welcome; Vrnilli Groups led by Rob Merrinun, ing Out. 1:30 p.m., Staff Meeting; 4 p.m., Good News Kids' dar Grove Chorus, as well as other To Square Dance Director of Youth Ministries; 6 to 7:15 p.m., The Sanctuary Is accessible to persons who Club; 7 p.m., Confirmation class; 7:30 p.m., Friday, 7 p.m., Youth Fellowship led by the Junior High, and 7:30 to 8:45 p.m., Senior High. selections. The Young Single Catholic Adults Reverend Denlse Reid arc disabled. Congregational Nominating Committee, and 8 Club, a non-profit organization, will Thursday, g p.m., Chancel Choir Rehearsal. p.m., Disclpleship Class. She has performed leading roles in Saturday, 1 p.m., Women's Association Work- CALVARY LUTHERAN CHURCH be sponsoring a Square Dance on opera for The Metropolitan Opera day. 108 Eastman Street, Cranford FANWOOD PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Saturday, November 12, from 8 p.m. First Methodists Association, for the National• Thursday, 8 p.m., Chancel Choir Rehearsal. The Reverend Christine Regan, Martine and La Grande Avenue to midnight at Immaculate Heart of ThroughouluSeweek, small Bible study groups Pastor Shakespeare Theater and on televi- P. O. Box 69 Mary Roman Catholic Church, 1571 Set Garage Sale will meet in the homes. 276-2418 Fanwood sion. Martine Avenue, Scotch Plains. The First United Methodist Church The church and meeting rooms are handi- The Reverend Christine Regan will preach at 889-8891 Cantor Novick is a member of the of Westfield will hold its Giant Ga- capped accessible. the 8:15 and 11 a.m. services of worship on All The Reverend Dr. Donald Gordon Lewis, Singles between the ages of 21 to Saints' Sunday. The Sacrament of Holy Commun- Jr., Senior Pastor faculty at The School of Sacred Mu- 39 are welcome to attend. rage Sale on Saturday, November 5, ion will be offered at both services. Adult Forum sic at Hebrew Union College. She is FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH The Reverend Cynthia S. Wkkwlre, Forfurtherinfonnation.pleasecall from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. 1171 Terrill Road and Sunday Church School are held from 9:30 to Associate Pastor currently servingasCantorofTemple 486-3130 or 964-9303. Coffee will be served in the morn- Scotch Plains 10:45 a.m. Child care Is available every Sunday The Reverend Elizabeth Anderson Oonwr, Emanu-El in Westfield. ing, and hot dogs and soda will be for The Reverend Diane Zanettl, Pastor during the late service In the education building Pastoral Associate Admission costs $8. for children 5 years of age and under. sale at lunch time. 322-9222 For Christian Education 9:15 a.m., Church School. Thursday, fi:45 p.m., Hell Choir and 8 p m.. Robert H. Gangewere, Jr., Director of PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE 10:30 a.m., Worship, and Nursery Care for Calvary Choir. Music and the Fine Arts PUBLIC NOTICE infants and toddlers. Sunday, 9:30 a.m., Teen Choir, 10 a.m., Junior SHI RIFF'S SALB Sunday, Public Worship, 10 a.m., on All Saints SHERIFF'S SALE Choir; 6 p.m., Confirmation Class, and 7 p m, Sunday with the Reverend Dr. Donald Gordon SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, SHERIFFS SALE SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, Youth Meeting. Lewis preaching on "The Chances We Take;" CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, PUBLIC NOTICE Monday, 8 p.m., Worship and Music. DOCKET NO. F-1331-9O. DOCKET NO. F-6670-93. CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, Learning Groups for Children, 1015 to 11:15 DOCKET NO. F-13835-93. ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Tuesday, 8 p.m., Arts Circle. a.m.; Men's Choir Rehearsal, 11 a.m., and Confir- COMMONWEALTH MORTGAGE COM- NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK NJ 1 CONSTELLATION BANK, NAABANK- Sealed proposals will be re calved by mation Class, 5 p.m. PANY OF AMERICA, L.P. A CORPORA- PLAINTIFF vs. MIGUEL DASILVA ET ALS ALL SAINTS' EPISCOPAL CHURCH TION, PLAINTIFF VS. THELMAMEl-VIN, ET DEFENDANT. INQCORPOR ATION ORQANIZEO UNDER the Board ol Education of the Weatfleld Monday, Staff Meeting, no 11/24/94 Fee: $199.92 1 T - 11/3/94. The Times Fee: $19.38 11/17 & 11/24/94 Fee: $201.98 11/17 111/24/94 Fee.$201.96 1T—11/3/94, The Leader Fee:$46.41 1T—11/3/94, The Times Fee:$16.32 Page 36 TkurwUy,Nowfcir 3, UM Mingling of Two Bond Issues In Part, Brought on My No Vote On December 13 the citizens of • June — We began a series of public StreetStt , WettfleU Catrtt aU C»araT«c»traTckriMa)at*KattM Board of Education. onded, and I was informed: "We do not Saturday, Minyan, 10 ICIL; Bat aUuvab of 332-1117 Is Very New to Yet Another On September 27 the board voted to have lime." Shanna Eisner, 10:30 am, and Sisterhood Craft Saaiay WonUp Servkcs, 1:30 tad U la. • July — The New Jersey Supreme Saaiay Sctool taa AMt Mkk CkK, 9:50 Henry Wyatt's thought-provoking re- I attend performances of many orches- put forth two bonds, a $6 million bond to Show Gala, 7 pm expand our facilities at the elementary Court declared unconstitutional the stale's Sunday, Minyan, Parallel Adult Uaraiaf view and commentary in today't paper tras: Regional* that play a few times a present school fundi ng formula and slated Weineatar Eveatof Wonhip Service, 7:30 brought up a point which is troubling year as well as all the programs of the level and a $1.6 million bond to address Course, 9 in. Craft Show, II ajn., lad Sweat! o'dock capital improvements at the five schools that an additional $450 to $600 million Grade Kalian in the afternoon. orchestra managements, whether larac or New Jersey Symphony Orchestra and may be necessary to fund education. Whi le Monday, Minyan, 7 in; Craft Show, 11 am; Niinoy wM be pntvMMl dariai Wonhip small: The problem of programming. other majors in New York, Philadelphia not included in the larger bond, i sup- Servtos uti UmtUoa How. ported the smaller bond, but not the larger we do not know the new funding formu- Israeli Dancing, 7:30 p.m.. and Picnic Pianola* Mr. Wyatt talked at length about this and those that visit our state. Committee, 7:30 p.m. Chrtaim Diy Scbool will be acM for mnm bond. las, there is a general feeling that further tbrmich »tuh paic season's Westfieid Symphony Orchestra My anecdotal experiences with these Tuesday, Minyan, 7 a.m.; Bible Clan, »:JQ On October 4, it was proposed to com- reductions are coming, and we will be programs and their focus on concert-hall. audiences, including many people I see asked to educate our children with fewer a.m, Craft Show, 11 am, and Choir •ebeanal, and talk with dozens of times a year, is bine these two bonds into one. Since I feel 8 p.m. rauranjKaof favorites. He pointed out the risks of this dollars. anuraannuT approach and even likened it to the de- most of them just love those pieces Mr. the bonds are separate and distinct ques- Wednesday, Minyan, 7 a.m., and Craft Show, tions, I did not support this proposal. • August and September—Dr. Smith 11 a.m. mise of WNCN-FM, which changed to • Wyatt—and this writer—are often tired of hearing. While the challenge of new While attendance at the dozen or so made his recommendation and estimated Thursday, Minyan, 7 am, and Bridge, 7:J0 'Top 40 Classics" format. the financial impact per household. Since p.m. works and the revival of old music that public meetings we held regarding the SuncUy WonalB II •.«., Svadsy School for Part of the problem with Mr. Wyatt' I these figures only will build and furnish analysis is his own perspective. As the has been relegated to the back shelves it issue of an increasing elementary popu- ST. •AITHOUMilW THE AHMTU children md yotinj isukt «• to sae 20,11 im lation was extremely high for school board the classrooms, they are not the true cost. Christltn Science lesdlof looa, on are- classical music critic for ttxAsburyPark fun to contemplate, the war horses the ROMAN CATHOUC CHUBCH Westfieid Symphony Orchestra is per- meetings, sadly the total was only a small The true cost will be dependent upon our 20)1 WnlfieM Aveoae maw, open Taefety and Taundiy, 11 u. to 3 Press, I understand his view especially course offerings. p.m.; Wednesday, 6:45 •.•. to 7:4$ pm, ud well. For those of us who attend concert* forming deserve the exposure and in this fraction of our citizens. Thus, I would Scotch Plato like to explain the process and rationale Additionally, the bond does not ad- Very Reverend Peter J. Zaccarto, Patter Saturday, 10 a.n. to 1 pa regularly or who have accumulated ex- case, help build audiences. Wednesday Evening Testimony Service, tensive musical experience through live which led to my no vote as to inform the dress some long sought educational items Although it is fun to hear obscure works, balance of the community. These thoughts that are a financial burden to our annual Masses, Saturday, 5 p.m. and Sunday, 7:30 8 o'clock. and recorded listening as well as reading my experience is that the great majority a.m., 9 a.m., 10:30 a.m. and noon were all expressed during our meetings. budget, such as the hardware and wiring ASSUULV of cm IVANCIL CHUKN and study, the idea of yet another Schubert of them have earned that place in the In my view, the charge to a board of to computerize our curriculum. ECHO LAKE CHURCH Of CMUST UM TerrU taaa Unfinished Symphony can easily produce repertory. 1 ScatchPWai a "ho-hum" reaction. Albert tLCahea education is to provide the best education Based on this thought process and con- East froaa Street al cern that this recommendation does not SprlrafleM Avenue 322-9WW What I think Mr. Wyatt misses in his Musk Crittc far the possible within the economic constraints Sunday Worship 10:45 t.ra. and 6 p.m., aid of the entire community. Unspoken in move us closer to providing the best Weitikld discourse is that his view of the oM war Attury /Vv* Fmi education within the economic constraints Dr. J. Eddie Shewmaker, Minister Sunday School 9:30 • ra houses is really not shared by the major- WeaffitM this charge is that essential educational Bible Study, Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. of the entire community, I reached the i)M9« ity of suburban New Jersey concert goers. items should be provided within the school budget and that the program offerings conclusion that I could not support this PUBLIC NOTICE FAITH UnWUUN CHURCH and opportunities should be uniform recommendation. 524 Saath Street across the school district for each grade During our meetings the board made a •taaofciMon Me. •!*«• NcwPravMcac* We're Still Waiting for Improvements level. conscious decision to avoid announcing Data Adoptad: Octobar 27,1994 ThcCevercadalairaechMacnMramiaad UNION COUNTY BOARD The major reason I sought election to a Plan B in the event the bond was de- OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS 44+5177 For Safety in the Third Ward the board was that previous boards did feated. Recently, it has been requested NOTICa Of CONTWACT AWAMO Stunner Wonfalp Schedule; Spoken Bwfcarat not seem to me to share this view. In my the minority viewpoint of the board ad- Public nodco l« haraby glvan «iat *M at 8 00 S.SL; Continental BreaklaM st 830 Lai., It is election time again; time for all the warrants to grant a light! The residents of view, this isevidencedby Parent-Teacher vocate their alternative to the bond. Since Union County Board of Choaan Fraahold- and Eucharist at 9:30 am politicians to hop on the bandwagon, toot this area were appeased with promises to Organizations and Parent-Teacher this would be similar to a "Plan B," I have ers has awardad a contract without com- their own horns and have their picture take down trees, reline the streets, put Association's providing items that should chosen not to publicly disclose the alter- petitive bidding as profaaalonal aarvtcaor TUKIU. I0AB lilU CHAPIL taken at every opportunity. curbing, etc. be part of the general budget such as native I proposed to the board. extraordinary, unspactflabla aarvlca pur- 955 TerrtH lees I thought surely this is a perfect time None of this was ever done. More computers, CD-Roms, Playground equip- suant to N.J.S A. 4OA:11-«( 1 Xa). Thla con- for some politician to finally do some- In addition, I have declined numerous accidents have come and gone, and I'm ment and lunch tables, etc. invitations to attend meetings and/or tract and the resolution authorizing K ara 522-4O5V thing for the people of the Third Ward sure Westfieid could be found liable for available for public Inspection In trie office Fiinlly Bible Hour and Sunday School, 11 who have been waiting since 1989 for the Since my election the following se- coffees for individual who oppose the of the Clerk of ttia Board. any accidents occurring in this area, since bond. am. town to do something about the need for the town was negligent in their efforts to quence of events has led me to my deci- AWAM.DBDTO Ladles' Mble Study, Thundays 9:30 to 11 s.m. sion. The majority of the board has pro- Vankowltz. Goldsmith 4. Sayara. 406 traffic safety precautions at Central Av- make this area safer after being well- Nunery arovlded for aU meetingi. enue and Clover Street. aware of the dangers. • April — school budget defeated. Is posed a bond referendum. I felt it was Northtleld Avenue, Wsst Orange, New Pleaae lekphone Allan WUaj at 322-1929 or thisamessagethatwehavegrowntoobig necessary to explain why I voted as I did. Jersey. Paul Haajan at 322-9867. At the September town council meet- Only a week ago, I called the office of for our britches or that we cannot afford Now I will await the results of December arwvicc* ing, after yet another very serious car Mayor Garland C. "Bud" Boolhe, Jr. to what we are trying to offer? 13 and will work to meet my responsibili- To provide professional legal aarvtcaa TiMPUISIAILOf accident, I again asked the Town Council find out when the trees will be taken ties as a board member to the present and tor Union County Corrections Officer tCOTCH PUINMANWOOD to take down the two trees — one at down. I never received a call back. The • May — Mrs. Sarah Weissman, a 192OaifrweadSlraet professional demographer hired by the future children of the Westfieid school Michael P. Roche, In a Municipal Court Roger Avenue and one at Cedar Street— secretary told me that it was up to me to system to provide them with Ihe best matter filed by Union County JaM Inmate Scutch riauw that seriously block the visibility of driv- call the Union County engineer. board, cautions that "Westfield's school facilities problem for the next decade will education possible. Alonzo Gordon and entMfed State v. flocrta. ers turning onto Central Avenue. Councilman Gary C. Jenkins and COST Matthew Aidrad, Ciatar be how to house a temporary bulge pass- In conclusion 1 ask each citizen to vole In an additional amount not to exceed Mn. Bath C. Greaa, Director sf laautlsa How difficult is it to lake down two Mayor Boothe, the people in my neigh- ing through the schools without creating trees? borhood are sick and tired of wailing. and base their vote on the best educa- $1,000.00. U9-M3O more space than will be required in the tional solution for our children. Oonald J. Ludwlg Friday Servkei, 8:30 p.m. I was again assured this matter would Let's get on the stick while you still may first decade of the next century." Clerk of the Board Saturday Servlcei, 9:30 am, immediately be taken care of. After all, it have a faint chance for a vote or two. Thomas P. Madarai, Member Weslfleld Board of Education 1 T — 11 /3/S4, The Leader Fea: 120.01 Sunday Minyan, morning lervkc, 9 o'clock. has only been five years I Personally, I don't care which political Thursday Minyan, morning lervke, 7 o'clock. This area has been proved dangerous party you are aligned with, just get the job PUBUC NOTICE not only by local surveys but by statistics done. One Looking to the Future; ST. JOHN'S BAPTIST CHUBCH from Union County. This area is so un- Tired of waiting, tired of the politics. •UPCMOR COURT OP ItMW JWIMY 23*7 Mane AveaM CHANCIRV DIVISION safe, where our children cross Central Phyllis :;ubel Scotch Plalaa Avenue, to go to their elementary school WestfleM The Other Mired in the Past? UNION COUNTY DOCKaT NO. The Eeverend Kclmo C. Porter, Jr., Pastor that it surpasses the needed amount of F-t441»«t 2)24972 As a registered Republican who be- sightedness of our mayor in developing NOTICE TO ABSENT DCPBNDANTS Sunday Wonhip, 11 a.n. lieves very strongly in our system of the land which will eventually raise government, I was disturbed by Ihe way Westfield's taxes, not lower them. STATE OF NIW JSRSKV TO: TtUILL RtMO BAPTIST CMUBGH It is ti me for a change in Westfleld. It's LEI LEI KONO a/k/a UH-LEIKONO; U A Record of Fine Town Service the present Republican Mayor has mis- 1344 Terrltl Read time to elect a mayor who will improve ' YEHKONOa/K/aLIKONO:JOWfm Scotch Plain. managed the Town of Westfieid. Under CHEN, wife of Jim Chan: TO" Mayor Garland C. "Bud" Boothe, Jr.'s Westfieid while ensuring lower taxes. 322-71)1 Is Mayor Boothe's Greatest Asset Councilman Anthony M. LaPorta has CRISTAL, INC. Sunday Worship, 10:45 im. and 6:4$ p.m. administration, spending has gone up by As we approach the conclusion of fiscally-responsible leader, influential in approximately $5 million dollars while fought hard on key issues that affect our : YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED AND quality of life. His work on the town's REQUIRED to serve upon. ZUCKER. Westfieid"s joyous year-long Bicenten- bringing about needed road improve- ourservkeshayfdecltoei. ,} «:<:. GOLDBERG, BECKER.*. ACKERMAN, All that we see or seem is but nial celebration, it becomes abundantly ments, in ensuring community-wide pub- I Jnsura|i£esflve4p,ver>150,OOO. His work clear that our town's prominence — lo- lic safety, overseeing the completion of Over Jitf Utt fqbt $e«iis 4*dtt*Bf otf th^Wlste Committee realized the ESQS, plaintiff's attorneys, whose address a dream wilhin • dream. them under Mayor Boothe — taxes have la 1956 Springfield Avenue, Maplewood, cally, statewide and nationally — is the our newly-renovated Municipal Build- Attic Cleaning Day over objections of — Edgar Allan Poc result of the tireless efforts and coopera- ing, obtaining important recreational gone up 70 per cent. Have our. services nay-sayers in the Council who resist ' New Jersey 07040, telephone number improved by 70 per cent, has inflation (201) 763-7786, an Answer to the tion of countless men and women who equipment, and he was a major force in change. Counci lman LaPorta also fought gone up 70 per cent, has Westfield's , Amended Complaint filed in a civil action, PUBUC NOTICE devoted themselves to enhancing its en- securing Westfield's affiliation with the for the noise ordinance to quiet morning In which abACUS FEDERAL SAVINGS viable reputation. National MainStreet Program, that has population gone up by 70 per cent? Obvi- garbage cleanup. BANK Is plaintiff and RALPH KEH, at al.. •.•solution No. WM4 stimulated the current downtown im- ously not. 1 During our 40 years of residency, we Councilman LaPorta knows Westfieid are defendants, pending in the Superior Data Adoptsd: October 27,1004 provement project. Then why the great need for increased . Court of New Jersey, Chancery Division, UNION COUNTY BOARD have been continually impressed by the intimately and is committed to its better- tradition of strong leadership on the part taxes? Mismanagement. That also helps Union County, and bearing Docket F- OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS In addition, he is chairing the Second explain the extraordinary lengths that the ment. The choice for Mayor is between ' 14418-92 within thirty-five (35) days after NOTICC OF CONTRACT AWARD of our elected officials, loyal dedication SeniorCitizen Housing Project and keeps two different candidates with two differ- on the part of highly qualified municipal mayor has gone to sell of every last bit of Novembers, 1994exclusiveofauchdate. Public notice Is hereby glvan ttiat tha a close eye on all planning applications Westfield's pristine woods and open ent views of Westfield's future — one - if you fall to do so, judgment by default Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- employees and a unique spirit of and deliberations. looking toward the future and Ihe other t may be rendered against you for therellef ers haa awardad a contract without com- volunteerism by thousands of spaces. The issue is not about preventing Most would think that these creden- Mt. Laurel housing; we know that pro- mired in the past. demanded In the Amended Complaint petftlve bidding as profaaalonal service or Westfielders. tials would ensure reelection. Normally You shall file your Answer and proof of extraordinary, unspecMabte service pur- tecting the land under Green Acres can Oran Margulis These impressive commitments were they would, but unfortunately this year, preserve the woods while preventing Mt. Westfleld service In duplicate with the Clerk of the suant to N.J.SA. 40A:11-5(1 Xa). This con- our community instead is being subjected Superior Court of New Jersey, Hughea tract and trw resolution authorizing rt ara made by members of both political par- Laurel housing. The issue is the short- Justice Complex — CN 971, Trenton, Naw available for public Inspection In mo office ties, all working together for the common to viscous campaign rhetoric by some Jersey 0S625in accordance with therulea of the Clerk or the Board. good. Having had the privilege of serving newcomers whose platform seems to be I of civil practice and procedure. AWARDCD TO on Town Council for six years, and many change for whatever sake, whose "is- Representative Robert D. Franks' Two Years ' This action has been Instituted for the Pino Consulting Group, Inc., 25 Oxford committees since, I have had the opportu- sues" are not justifiable. purpose of (1) foreclosing a Mortgage Drive, East Windsor, New Jersey. nity to work closely with many of our Mayor Boolhe is eminently qualified • datedOctober11,1990madebyJlmChan MRVICEB town's leaders and to know how care- to continue his present position; we are In the House Were Very Accomplished j and Ralph Ken and LI Kong a/k/a LI Yah To provide review and an sty sis of Union fully and diligently decisions are made, fortunate to have such an outstanding Representative Robert D. Franks Kong, as mortgagors, to Abacus Federal County's Indirect Cost Allocation Plan budgets are reviewed and prepared, and candidate. save 186,000 port jobs. ' Savings Bank, recorded on October 17, baaed on 1993 coats for application In long-range plans are executed. has performed well in the two years • Hosted annual holocaust Re- '• 1990 In Book MB-4141 of Mortgagee for 1SB5. he has served the Seventh Congres- One of the most dedicated and hard- I ask each and every Westfielder who membrance events for high school - UnlonCounty,Page31;and(2)torecover COST is concerned about integrity and wants to sional District. He has fought tire- possession of, and concerns premlaes In an amount not to axcaad 117,000.00. working is our Mayor, Garland C. "Bud" students to remind them of the past. commonly known as 749-769 EdgarRoad, Boothe, Jr. His years of community in- keepour town united, strongand prosper- lessly on our behalf. How? Repre- * Initiated diner tours and town Donald J. Ludwlg ous to join me on November 8 in casting ' Elizabeth, New Jersey. Clark of tha Board volvement — Baseball League director, sentative Franks: meetings throughout the district in If you are unable to obtain an attorney, 1 T - 11/3/94, Tha Laadar Faa: $23.46 Westfieid Jaycees officer, Senior Citizen our ballots for Mayor Boothe as well as • Co-sponsoredtheBalancedBud- for Mrs. Gail Vernick, James J. Gmba, order to meet with citizens and get ( you may communicate with the New Jer- Housing I President, Youth and Family Gary G. Jenkins, Michael E. Panagos and get Amendment and fought against their input on issues that affect their ., sey Bar Association by calling (609) 384- PUBUC NOTICE Counseling board member, College tax increases. 1101. You may also contact the Lawyer Men's Club Director, etc. — equipped the other fine Republican candidates run- lives. Resolution No. 7M-04 ' Referral Service of the County of venue by him well for his present position. ning for national and state offices. • Supported legislation that would Representative Franks cares about ' calling 1-908-353-4715. If you cannot af- Date Adopted: October 27,1094 Betty List put 100,000 additional police on the our past, our present and our future. . ford an attorney, you may communicate UNION COUNTY BOARD During his first term he has been a streets. . wlththsLegalServlcesofficeofthaCounty OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS Westfieid He has served the citizens of the of venue by calling 1-908-558-1642. NOTICR OP CONTRACT AWARD • Created a bipartisan task force to Seventh Congressional District with 1 YOU, JIM CHEN, and LI KONQ a/k/a LI Public notice Is hereby given that the revitalize manufacturing and created courage, distinction and integrity. - YEHKONQaramadepartydefendantato Union County Board or Chosen Freehold- Disconnection of Cable: jobs in New Jersey. This is the type of person we need / tha above forclosure action because Jim ers haa awarded a contract without com- • Fought the Federal Aviation Ad- , Chan (and U Kong a/k/a LI Yen Kong) petitive* bidding as professional service or representing us in the United States ' executed the plaintiff's Note and Mort- extraordinary, unspeclfiable service pur- ministration in order to reduce jet Congress. gage being foreclosed herein and maybe suant to N.J.S-A. 40A:11 -S( 1 )(a). This con- A Nightmare for Children noise. Pamela S. McClure tract and the resolution authorizing H are - liable for any deficiency and because JIM By LOUIS H. CLARK the whole cable system will be cutoff • Supported dredging for Port Westfieid -, CHEN, and LI KONG a/k/a LI YEH KONQ available for public Inspection In the office Sprdallf WHiuit/or Va WtslfiiU LtaJrr md Tilt H»| from this house," my wife responded. Newark and Elizabeth in order to v are the owners of record of the mort- of the Clerk of the Board. I gaged premises being foreclosed herein AWARDCD TO We are doing our best at parenting So that's how I learned there is ' and for any lien, claim or Interest you or Pasquala Qlannetta, Esq., 69 Main Street, with three children, a dog and a cable such a thing as a Home Shopping they may have in, to or against the mort- Suite 203, West Orange, New Jersey. television. Network which runs 24 hours a day. This Reader, Calling for Reform, gaged premises. SERVICES The children know we could not YOU, TOP ORISTAL, INO. are made a To provide legal services ror Union "Where do they get those girl party defendant to this foreclosure action County Corrections Officer Thomas A. get rid of the television because we pitchmen," I asked my wife. Will Cast Vote for Mr. LaPorta because you TOP CRISTAL, INC. signed a Taylor In a Municipal Court matter filed by ourselves are always looking at it for Westfield's Republican hopefuls call Union County Jail Inmate Tyrone Lanler "Easy," she said, "I'll bet they're' waters along the West Brook's entire Lease, dated October 1990 between Jkn boring things like news broadcasts. our attention to the town's fine rating in a course. < Chan, Ralph Keh and LI Kong for 10yeara< and entitled State v. Taylor. all former cheerleaders who knew But they also know that we can shut study of municipal management by Mu- I have on record an inch-high file of 1 In the sum of $2,488,800.00, and did make, COST nothing about the game, but knew execute and deliver to plaintiff, Abacua In an amount not to exceed $1,000.00. the cable off with a simple telephone nicipal Analysis Services, Inc. of Austin, papers documenting the Republican po- Federal Savings Bank a Security Agree- Donald J. Ludwlg call. Then there would be no Nickel- when to cheer for the team. They Texas. Excuse me, while I hold my sides litical establishment's dilatory and reluc- ' ment granting plaintiff a security Interest Clerk of the Board odeon, no Disney Channel and what- have gone on in life to become cheer- with laughter. tant response to this crisis, a response '- in said defendant's leasehold Interest In 1 T — 11 /3/D4. Tha Leader Fea: $24.48 ever else it is that they watch. leaders for merchandise, mostly jew- In recent memory, and during Mayor which has not, alas, prevented continuing ;• thamortgagedpremises,togetherwitflall But I d id wonder about a charge for elry. Their voices have a wonderful Garland C.' Bud" Boothe, Jr.'s tenure on episodes of pollution. _ personal property located at said pre- the Town Council, the West Brook, mises on the date of ths said agreement PUBUC NOTICE $199.99 plus shipping that showed quality. They all sound as if they had One wonders what other skeletons, Westfieid's main storm sewer line, flowed lurking in our municipal closet, may have and for any lien, claim or Interest you may Resolution NO. aiM4 up on my credit card last month. just landed from the planet Venus and '< have In, to or against the mortgaged pre- for months with human excreta, and even eluded Municipal Analysis Services, Inc. Date Adopted: October 27,1984 "Did you buy a necklace for are thrilled and amazed at the low toilet paper. mises. UNION COUNTY BOARD prices of the merchandise they have The time for reform of Westfield's OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS $199.99," I asked my wife. The conduit emerges as an above- political life is long overdue. With hopes . YOU, LEI LEI KONQ a/k/a LEW-EI KONO, to offer. It is so amazingly cheap wife of defendant, LI YEH KONQ a/k/a LI NOTICE OP CONTRACT AWARD "So that's what she has up there," ground stream at Shackamaxon Drive. It for a brighter future, I shall cast my vote ' KONG and JO WEN CHEN, wlfa of Jim Public notice Is hereby given that the my wife immediately spouted. "Lily. compared to the shopping malls they flows past the Edi son I nlermcdiate School on Tuesday, November 8, for Anthony Chan and JIM CHEN are made party de- Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- Come down here now," I responded were used to in outer space." and past Tamaques School, through M. LaPorta. ; fondants to this foreclosure action be- era has awardad a contract without com- "Don't be too hard on Lily," I said Tamaques Park before emptying eventu- petitive bidding as professional service or but still no answer. "Lily, if I have to Dr. Ferdinand Gajewski t/causa You, LEI LEI KONQ a/k/a LEI-LEI to my wife. ally into the Clark reservoir. Thus chil- Westfieid KONG, wife of defendant, LI YEH KONQ a/ extraordinary, unspecrflable service pur- come up there." dren are no strangers to the banks and k/a LI KONG and JO WEN CHEN, wife of suant to NJ.5A 40*11-G(1Ka). This con- We heard a door open slowly and "She thinks all that enthusiasm is Jim Chen, executed anddellveredtopiain- tract and trie resolution authorizing It are our daughter appeared with down- No man who is in a hurry is quite civilized. tlff, Abacus Federal Savings Bank your available for pu bile Inspection In the office for real and that everything they spout cast eyes. The kid is a bad liar right ' unconditional guaranty of payment of the of the Clerk of the Board. is a terrific bargain," added my wife. —Will and Ariel Durnnt now anyway, so it was apparent she said Note, together with all charges and AWARDED TO "Lily has to learn that every enthu- ' expenses Incurred by said plaintiff as a Yankowltz, Goldsmith & Sayers, 405 knew what was going to happen siastic smooth-tongued person in the THAT IMflCp result of any default on the said Note, and Normrield Avenue, West Orange, New though I didn't. for any Hen, claim or Interest you or they Jersey. world, female as well as male, is not "Lily," my wife said not quietly, MY R»T." may have In, to or against the mortgaged SERVICES to be trusted. When she has to pay "Did you buy a necklace from that -*• "SORRV premises. To provide legal services ror Union seven or eight dollars out of her al- County Corrections Officer Michael P'. Home Shopping Network for IOR.OM& DONALD F. PHELAN Jowance, it will shock some sense CLERK OF THE SUPERIOR COURT Roche. In a Municipal Court matternied by $199.99?" HERS6M." Union County JaH Inmate Tyrone Lanler into her. From now on she'll be a OF NEW JERSEY "Yes. But is was so beautiful mom," ZUCKER, GOLDBERG, BECKER & and entitled State v. Roche. more suspicious girl who won't fall Lily said. ACKERMAN COST for every snake oil artist who comes I /• 1955 Springfield Avenus In an additional amount not to exceed "You will send it back tomorrow. 3 down the pike." P. o: Box 307 $1,000.00. Pay for the postage via United Parcel The term "throwlpg down the gauntlet," to describe a challenge, See what I mean? Cable can be a 5 Maplewood, New Jersey 07040 Donald J. Ludwlg Service out of your allowance and if derives from medieval times. Gauntlets were the armored hand cover-

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Coldwell Banker Schlott, Realtors, 209 Central Av- Coldwell Banker Schlott, Realtors, 2tt Central Av- enue, WtstfHId, has announced the sale of this home at enue, Westfield, has announced the Ustia* and sale of 78 Shady Lane, Fanwood. The properly was handled by this home located at 372 Orenda Cirde, YVestfieM. The Carla Capuano. Property was listed by Elvira Ardrey and Befottattew of the sale were by Kathy Shea. : Jlluil M 1IOOI \\i.i<-rl

From IM Cotoctlon of Mr. «nd Mr*. BMntoy P. l*w>n HIGH TIMES...The present Eta Street School which the unices of the Wertfletd Public School System m opened asahlgh schoolhi l«U—d was usedat wch watte—1r tion was completed for the present one on Deriaa Road. The card was published by A.M. Simon of 113 Mercer Street, New York. Mailed February 17,1927, it has a two-ceat to Mn. G. Dunbar In Treatoa, Mrs. H. Albrcckt advised Mrs. Dtiabar Ihal she would return home on Saturday, September V, and said "save me somseaas." Anyone wiahtaf todlscuss postcards with the Uptons can write to mem care of The WtstfleU Uadtr, P.O. Box 2M7Wes4AeU, fTMl

Coldwell Banker Schlott, Realtors, 209 Central Av- Coldwell Banker Schlott, Realtors, 209 Central Av- enue, Westfield, has announced the sale of this home at enue, Westfield, has announced its participation in the John A. Sass to Discuss 56 Locust Avenue, VVeslfield. The property was handled sale oT this home at 71 Clydesdale Road, Scotch Plain*. by Ruth C. Tate. The property was handled by Margaret Maguire. Family TVees at Library People do not live without leaving the West Fields will present John A. records behind. Many are meticulous Sass who will speak on "Accessing while others are slipshod. A genealo- New Jersey Records." gist attempts to untangle these records For the past thre years, he has been and write an account of his or her working on his own family tree. Mr. family tree, a spokesman said. Sass is a descendent of Obadiah On Thursday, November 10, from Bruen, 1606-1681, who came from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Westfield Memorial England to the Colonies. His later Library, located at 550 East Broad ancestors fought in the Revolution- Street, the Genealogical Society of ary War entitling him to membership in the Sons of the American Revolu- tion. Coldwell Banker Schlott, Realtors, 209 Central Av- Mr. Sass is a member of the Morris Coldwell Hanker Schlott, Realtors, 209 Central Av- ' County Genealogical Society and the enue, Westfield, has announced the sate of this home at enue, Westfield, has announced its participation in the sale of this home at 1823 Front Street, Scotch Plains. New Jersey Historical Society. Pres- 247 Myrtle Avenue, Westfield.Theproperty was handled ently he is a science teacher in the by Kiiy Gr:if>nimo. The properly was handled by Ruth C. Tate. William R. Satz School in Holmdel. BOOKS ON TAP..."Joln the Friends He was born in Montclair and com- of the Westfleld Memorial Library on. pleted his education at Montclair State Saturday, November 12, at 10:30 a.m. University and is a lifelong resident for coffee, followed by a special pro- of Bloomfield. gram — Mrs. Irma Mirante's capsule Ths Emancipation Proclamation reviews of books — some newly pub- of 1863 declared slaves fraa in Mr. Sass' presentation will be pre- lished, others old favorites, a library ths Confederate states still In ceded by a short business meeting spokesman said. Mrs. Mirante Is the 1 rebellion. It wasn't until the ratifi- and will be followed by refreshments. founder of the Friends of the Cranford cation of ths 13th amendment in The public is cordially invited to at- Public Library, a promoter of books December of 1885 that slavsry tend. and reading and a book review colum- was antiraly abolished through- Further information may be ob- nist for a local newspaper. To date, she out ths United States. tained by calling 276-5175. has reviewed more than 1,100 books.

Coldwell Banker Schlott, Realtors, 209 Central Av- Coldwell Banker Schlott, Realtors, 109 Central Av- enue, WestfteMj has announced Us participation in the enue, Westfield, hab announced Its participation in the sale «f lids home at 4 Radley Court, Westfteld. The sale of this home at 37 Mendell Avenue, Cranford. The properly wsis handled by Donna Nacksen. properly was handled by Janice Tittel.

Coldwell Banker Schlott, Realtors, 209 Central Av- Coldwell Banker Schlott, Realtors, 209 Central Av- Coldwell Banker Schlott, Realtors, 209 Central Av- Coldwell Banker Schlott, Realtors, 209 Central Av- enue, Westfield, has announced its participation in the enue, Westfield, has announced its participation in the enue, Westfleld, has announced Hstlng and sale of this enue, Westfield, has announced the sale of this home at sale of this home at 825 Tice Place, Westfteld. The sale or this home at 47 School Street, Clark. The prop- home located at 1140 Park Place, Plalnfleld. The prop- 538 Bradford Avenue, WeslfieM. The property was properly was handled hy Lucille K. Roll. erty was handled by Winnie Canavan. erty was listed and sold by Georgia Lekas. handled by Karleen Burns.

Coldwell Banker Schlott, Realtors, 209 Central Av- Coldwell Banker Schlott, Realtors, 209 Central Av- Coldwell Banker Schlott, Realtors, 209 Central Av- Coldwell Hanker Schlott, Realtors, 209 Central Av- enue, Westfield, has announced the sale or this home at enue, Westfield, has announced the sale of this home at enue, Westfield, has announced the sale of this home at enue, Westfleld, has announced Its participation in the 56 Manltou Circle, Westfield. The property was handled 400 Jerusalem Road. The property was handled by saleof this home at 105 Eaglecroft Road, Westfield. The 4 ltulei|>h Avenue, Cranford. The property was handled by Hye-Young Choi. In llnb Devlin. Vivian Young. property was handled by Carol Lyons.

lluredorfrRcallors, 600 North Avenue, West, Westfield, BurgdorrrRealtors,600 North Avenue, West, Westfleld, BurgdorfTReallors,6O0NorthAvenue,West,WestlkW, Theaboveproperty at 228 MountalnviewAvenue, Scotch has announced the sale of this home at 2225 Redwood, has announced its participation In the sale of this home has announced the sale of this home at 432 LaGrande Plains has been sold by Marge Cuccaro or The Pruden- Scotch Plains. The property was marketed and the sale at 2082 Lyde Place, Scotch Plains. The sale was negoti- Avemie,Fanwood. The property was marketed by Rose- tial Degnan Boyle Realtors. negotiated by Mary Ellen O'Boyle. ated by Betsy Franks. mary Keely.

BurgdorfrRealtors,600NorthAvenue, West, Westfleld, BurgdorfrRealtors,600NorlhAvenue, West, Westfleld, The Prudential Degnan Boyle Realtors office has an- Burgdorff Realtors, 600 North Avenue, West, Weslfleld, has announced the sale of this home at 27 Linda Lane, has announced its participation In the sale of this home has announced the sale of this home at 315 Klmball nounced the sale of Ih e above property at 2341 Concord Avenue, Westfield. The property was marketed by Edison. The property was marketed by Cindy Feldhun. Road, Scotch Plains. The property was marketed by ut 2229 Newark Avenue, Scotch Plains. The sale was Marge Cuccaro of that firm. negotiated by Mary O'Keefe. Betsy Franks and Pat Connolly negotiated the sale. Paid Advertisement < Thursday, November 3, ***** Twenty Properties Change Hands in Town Recent real estate transactions are Richard Ball and Paula Fitzgerald, provided by The Westfield Leader in to Linda Tarantula, 260 Prospect cooperation with the office of Tax Street, $235,000. Assessor Robert W. Brennan. Albert Kiselica, to Alan D. Provda The first set of names or name is and Rose Serino, 140 St. Paul Street, the seller and the second set of names $210,000. or name is the buyer. Norton and Williams, Inc. to The sales prices are those recorded Pondersosa Land and Development by the Register of Deeds at the Union Co.. Inc., 401 South Avenue, East, County Court House complex in $975,000. Elizabeth. David C. and Susan Griffin, to An article similar to this one ap- Claude and Stacey A. Chapel, 247 pears weekly. Myrtle Avenue, $137,500. Paul and Denise Maurer, to Gary Davidson Construction, Inc. to W. and Karhtyrnl. Burns, 126 Madi- Scott C. and Karen K. Moon, 767 son Avenue, $166,000. Carleton Road, $192,500. Charlotte Montgomery, to Chris- Joseph S. and Carol J. Allen, to topher P. and Anastasia C. Daifotis, Gregory W. and Lynda M. Kasko, 240 Watchung Fork $625,000. 434 Everson Place, $175,000. GALA GUESTS...Mr. and Mr*. Thomat HifciM, left, jcta Mr. ••* Mn. Jty David and Judith Halter, to Louise Charles and Emarita Salerno, to Boyle, alt residents of Westfleld, at the Twentieth Anniversary Gala for tae Vallee and Eugene Vasquez, 715 Thomas G. Curran and Mary Ann Sautk OraBte-based Electronic Information and Educate* Service of New Forrest Avenue, $337,000. Haggerty, 6 Normandy Drive, JeneyheM recently at the Mountain Ridge CouatryCIiiblBWeatCaMwcU.Mr. The Estate of Jeanne Hummel, to $470,000. HlffliM and Mr. Boyle are members of the group's Board of TnMtee*. Nearly David A. and Jody L. Doele, 539 Sophie Hess, to Ralph P. and 27t people attended the event, which raited more than $40,M* for the ttate'i Dudley Court, $285,000. CynthiaA.Esposito,407WestGrove heat known radio rending service for the visually aai aayskaHy Waaalrai. F. Kevin and Isabel Lynch, to Eliot Street, $182,500. H. Powell and Rebecca H. Quinn- Alice Kelly Stevens, to John M. Powell, 762 Crescent Parkway, and Ronnie S. Lambert, 206 Eliza- $325,000. beth Avenue, $220,000. COFFEE, CAKE AND CHOPlN.-.The Musical Club of WestHcM's board Stained Glass Artist. Author John J. McCormack, to Richard V & R Realty Co., Inc., to Sal S. members, left to right, Mrs. Dariel Belcher, Mn. Edna Bordwra and Mrs. Mary McDowell, 171 North EuclidAvenue, and Palma Vella and Phyllis Basto, Beth McFall, take a dessert break and dlacuai the dub'f piaas for this Beaton. $225,000. 41 Azalea Trail, $505,000 At Quimby, November 17 260 Walnut Street Association, to George J. and Doris Botwinick, to Artist and author, Mrs. Kay Bain developed by Louis Comfort Tiffany. Frederick R. and Ruth Loffredo, 260 Edward and Frances Harmer, 419 Weiner of Mountainside, recently Mrs. Weiner has demonstrated and Walnut Street, $179,900. Sandford Avenue, $355,000. completed her eighth book. Stained lectured on stained glass techniques Jeffrey and Susan Moryan, to Tho- Imogene Dederick, to JamesT. and Glass — A Guide to Today's Tiffany at national stained glass trade shows. mas and Mary annTizzio, l34Ludlow Janet V. Forcht, 300 Massachusetts Copper Foil Technique. She will be She teaches workshops throughout Avenue, $261,000. Avenue, $237,500. featured at the Quimby Book Store, the United States and internationally. Westfield, on Thursday, November She is the author of eight glass arid 17, from 6:30 to 9 p.m. for a lecture, craft books, three videos and audio Garden Club to Hear Talk demonstration and book signing. tapes, and is a frequent contributor to This event is open to the public at several stained glass magazines. WE ARE THE LOWEST PRICED FULL no charge. She has completed many public On Flower Samples. Sources The book is acomprehensiveguide commissions including a dividing The Garden Club of Westfield will SERVICE OIL COMPANY IN THE AREA for a range of stained glass tech- glass wall in the Springfield library meet at the Woman's Club of West- niques using the copper toil method and the window panels at the back field on Tuesday, November 8, at 1 •YEAR flOUHD LOW PRICE* entrance of Temple Emanu-EI in p.m. •AUTOMATIC DELIVERY Wardlaw-Hartridge Westfield. Mrs. Virginia Zrebiec, a floral sales •SERVICE CONTRACTS-ttt.00 Beginning with a brief history, manager for King Super Markets, .pnOMPT PERSONALIZED Holds Open Houses stained glass continues with an over- will present a program on "Flowers: SERVICE The Wardlaw-Hartridge School is view of contemporary techniques. Sources and Samples." •BUDGET PLANS Presenting basic instructions on how •.COMPLETE HEATING oun«««,««««LAST holding open houses for prospective She holds a Bachelor of Science WINTEB new students and their families on tocreate stained glass objects, it then Degree in Horticulture form Cook INSTALLATIONS «*• •'•»• Tuesday, November 8. proceeds to describe the various types College in New Jersey and a Master's o The open house for kindergarten of glass, the kinds of projects for Degree from Ohio State University. through seventh grades wi II be on the which they are best suited, and the She has been an instructor and re- Plainfield Avenue Campus at 8:30 tools and supplies available. search technician at Ohio State's SIMONE BROS. a.m. The open house for eighth The author tells you how to choose Horticulture Department, an interior through twelfth graders wil I be on the and cut glass and ho w to use patterns. plantscape technician in New Jersey 1405 HARDING AVENUE Inman Avenue Campus at 7 p.m. She presents step-by-step directions and has wide experience with florists The open houses provide opportu- toguideinconstructing mirrors, win- both in New Jersey and New York. Mrs. Virginia Zrebiec LINDEN nities for families to meet faculty, dows and panels, as well as lamps, The Hostess chairman for meeting at 9:30 a.m. in the Municipal students and administrators, and to boxes, jewelry and fantasy items.The will be Mrs. Robert Sutmari, assisted book contains 16 pages of patterns as Building's Community Room. learn about the academic and extra- by Mrs. Everson Pearsall, Mrs. Flowers wi II be pi aced in the West- 908-862-2726 curricular programs that Wardlaw- wel I as more than 250 color and black Ramond Dean and Mrs. Frederick field Library for November by Mrs. Hartridge offers. and white illustrations featuring some Schaefer. ., .,,.,. Laurence Griesmer, Mrs. Frank, , A Family- Business for Over 55 Years For more information, please call of the most noted stained glass artists The Christmas Wreath Workshop' MaqPherson, Mrs, Vernon Baker andr, the admissions office at 754-1882. on the glass art scene today. will be held Tuesday, November 29, Mrs. Dean. 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GUBERNATORIAL BACKINC.Mrs. Gail Vernick, the Republican flrst State Vocational Assembly Ward Town Council Candidate, meets with the Governor, Mrs. Christine Todd Whitman, who endorsed Mrs. Vernick for the November 8 General Election. Westfield Rotary Club President, the subject of public education. Robert M. Read, and a group of six After dinner, the Keynote speaker Westfield Rotarians recently attended was William Huntley, President of ALL ABOUT ROCKS...Igneous, sedimentary and antorphic are common rock the 1994 New Jersey State Voca- Rotary International, who has de- groups, according to Dr. Steven Kultems. However these groups don't make tional Assembly held at the voted his career to the rehabilitation music! A dentist by vocation and a rock collector by avocation, Dr. Kultems Vocational Schools Market Birchwood Manor in Whippany. visited with third graders at Washington School of YVestrUM recently to thare Over 1,000 Rotarians heard Dr. of juvenile delinquents. He spoke on his Interest and knowledge of rocks and minerals. Dr. Kul tern* is a volunteer In Open to the Public Again Francis L. Lawrence, President of the role to be played by Rotarians in the WestOeld Public Schools Sharing Talents and Skills Program. Rutgers University, speak on the role the avenue of vocational service to The Tech World Supermarket, part Supermarket. This facility has a sepa- education plays in preparing youth their communities and stressed the of the Supermarket Technology Pro- rate section for each of the seven food for a wide variety of vocations. A significance of this year's Rotary gram at the Union County Vocational- chains and stocks name-brand as well journalist and publisher of The Daily theme, "Be a Friend," beingfollowed Local Attorney Will Address Technical Schools is, once again,open as food-chain products. Included are Record in Morris County spoke on by 1.2 million Rotarians worldwide. to the public. The facility is located in White Rose by Kings and America's West Hal I Annex on the Scotch Plains Choice by A&P. Legal Concerns of the Elderly campus, 1776 Raritan Road. In order to gain experience for the Union County residents are invited "You will learn what decisions you The program was created in part- managers in training, the supermar- to attend a lecture on law for the nership with seven area food chains, and your family are able to make ket is open to the public on Wednes- elderly on Wednesday, November 9, now, and how to prepare documents Acme, A&P, Foodtown, Grand days, Thursdays and Fridays from at 7:30 p.m., at the Westfield Senior Union, Kings, Pathmark and to carry out your wishes. In addition 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Prices on all Citizens Housing complex, 1133 to whole-family participation, this is ShnpRite. The purpose is to train items are discounted, groups are wel- Boynton Avenue. students to become managers in the an area of concern for friends who come and, if requested, patrons can Thespeaker, Mrs. Elizabeth Brody, may be appointed attorneys-in-fact fast-pjiceil, high-technology world of have iheir shopping bags loaded into retail fond merchandising. is an attorney in Roselle who special- in a power-of attorney, or executors their cars lor them. izes in all aspects of elder law for in a will," he added. The educational, hands-on setting Those seeking directions toormore seniorcitizens and who is very active for the program is the Tech World information should call 889-2948. Mrs. Brody's discussion will last in this field. She provides legal ad- approx i mately one hour, with a ques- vice to older people and their fami- tion period. lies on elder law matters, including Parking is available, and there is no House of the Week preparation for disability, meeting the admission cost. However, seating is need for long-term health care and limited, so please call 233-1733, if wills and estate-planning. you plan to attend. Mrs. Brody is a member of the National Academy of Elder Law At- torneys and the American Bar Asso- Keith Zadourian ciation. She is also the Chairwoman of the Union County Bar Enrolls at Dartmouth Association's Elder Law Committee, Keith Zadourian of Westfield has the instructor of an elder law course enrolled as a member of the Class of at the Roselle Community School 1998 at Dartmouth College in and a frequent speaker to groups on Hanover, New Hampshire. elder law issues. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs, Mrs. Brody's topic, "Getting It All Edward R. Zadourian of Westfield ORIGINAL OWNERS Together: Advice on Legal Docu- and is a graduate of Westfield High WESTFIELD $334,000 ments and Records to Put Your Af- School. fairs in Order," will concentrate on Dartmouth, the nation's ninth-old- Immac split w/ wooded yard features 4BRs, 2-1/2 baths, new wills, financial powers of attorney est college, was founded in 1769. roof & driveway and 2 zone heat. Call 908-654-7777.

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Beautiful deepyard and patio. $169,900 Bruce Amann 388-4913 Fran Comstock...... 232-9595 Bill Jordan ...232-6463 Genovevi Smith 233-2180 202 Judy Bell 272-7483 Donna Perch ...... 2324193 Susan Massa 233-1881 Janet Sonntig 233-6843 MOUNTAIN AVE. Sue Bennett 272-3640 Debbie De Nicola, .... 232-7383 Dorothy McDevttt 232-3393 Carol Wood 322-7316 Jerry Bonnettl 232-4361 Barbara Doherty. .... 232-7659 Janet WRzel De Flora .233-8067 Roger Love 232-7925 Betz&Discnofr - WESTFIELD Peggy Brandli 232-3983 Carmen Imgrund., .... 233-2218 Arleen Post 233-6176 (908)233-1422 Thursday, November 3,1994 Page 41 Stellar Programming Set At Trailside Planetarium The- Planetarium at the Trailside Children can join the cartoon charac- Nature & Science Center in ter Rodney on board his Rock and Mountainside will be featuring a se- Roll Rocket for a tour of the planets ries of new programs in November and beyond. "Slides, music and spe- and December. cial effects combine to provide an The mythical hunter and winter exciting preschool program. This pro- constellation Orion will be the sub- gram is a good one for those ject of a 2 p.m. show, "All About preschoolers who have attended the Orion," on Sundays, November 13, Rodney the Rocket show," a spokes- 20 and 27 and December 11. man said. Audiences will learn how to locate On Sunday, November 20, a spe- and identify the constellation and find cial 3:30p.m. show, "Laser 80s," will out the humongous stars in Orion's be presented for children aged 10 shoulder and foot. Answers to ques- years and up only. The show features tions, such as "Why is Orion so laser projected images choreographed bright,""Who killed him?" and "Who to transitional music of the 80s such brought him back to life,?" will be as REM, U2, INXS and Depeche answered and other winter sky won- Mode. HE'S MY SON..."Jusl because Westfleldcn care, there's been a tradition of ders will be explored as well. "All "Rodney the Rocket" on Sunday, retpoaae for the United Fund of Weslfield," a spokesman aaid. Thomas McCoy, About Orion" is for children aged 6 November 27, at 3:30 p.m. provides • longtime employee of the Weslfteld Department of Public Works, proudly years and up only. a good introduction to planetarium displays the 1994 United Fund poster with his son, Richard, and friends. "Rock and Roll Rocket," a brand basics and includes songs, counting Richard is the second from the left. new show for preschoolers aged 4 and model planets. The show is meant years and up, will be presented on for children aged 4 years and up ac- SCOTCH PI AIMS POLICE BLOTTER Sunday, November 13, at 3:30 p.m. companied by an adult. ' On Sundays, December 4 and 18, at 2 and 3:30 p.m., both days, "The Brick Thrown Off Overpass Starof Wonder" will take visitors on a journey into the past to explore the night skies and the astronomical ex- Shatters Car's Windshield planations for the "Star of Way. Bethlehem." Supernovae and plan- FRIDAY, OCTOBER 21 etary conjunctions will be discov- • Theft of a bicycle from a garage SATURDAY, OCTOBER 29 • • Theft of a bicycle from a front ered and discussed for children aged on the 200 block of Grant Avenue. 6 years old and up only. LIGHT AS A FEATHER...Thomas Cutrofello, center, of the National Circus • Theft of $3,000 worth of alumi- lawn in the 200 block of Willow Project teaches the fine art uf balancing peacock feathers to second-graders num piping from the 2300 block of Avenue. "Laser Cadence" on Sunday, De- Jesse Hiuch and Abhe Cohen at lirunner School in Scotch Plains. Students Waldheim Avenue. • At about 2:30 p.m. a motor ve- cember 11, at 3:30 p.m. will offer a delighted in the cullural arts assembly that featured internationally-acclaimed hicle was traveling in the East Bound laser concert which features elec- circus performers who, after their show, conducted workshops in a variety of THURSDAY, OCTOBER 27S lane of Route No. 22 when a brick tronic, new age, rock and other types circus skills. • Delilah E. Dupree, 45, of New was thrown from the Park Avenue of music combined with laser and York City, was charged with posses- overpass. The windshield of the ve- ALL DOLLED UP...Doll houses will special effects to produce a form of Wardlaw Key Club Holding Blood Drive sion of marijuana after a motor ve- hicle was shattered. Two female pas- be featured at the Osborn Cannonball entertainment. It is intended for chil- sengers wen: uninjured. dren aged 10 years and up only. hicle stop on Front Street and Terrill House Museum, located at 1840 Front The Key Club of the Wardlaw- that the new drive was added tills Road. Street in Scotch Plains, on Sunday, Tickets for all shows except the SUNDAY, OCTOBER 30 Hartridge School in Edison is re- year lo respond to the state wiil<: • Theft of a trumpet, painted bright • Theft of money from cash box of November S, from 2 to 4 p.m. Docents laseroneare $2.75 a person and $2.35 will give tours of the circa 1760 salt box for seniors. Laser shows cost $3 a sponding to the critical blood short- blood shorliigc." red enamel, from the .Scotch Plains business establishment in the 500 age in New Jersey by sponsoring a Music Center on Park Avenue within farmhouse and herb garden. There is person. All tickets are sold only at the block of Terrill Road. no admission fee. blood drive at their Inman Avenue the past few weeks. • A window was smashed on a door. Wardlaw-Hartridge students iincJ, Campus on Monday, November 7, faculty are encouraged to become • Theft of a pumpkin flag from a motor vehicle on the 1200 block of For more information, please call from 2 to 7:30 p.m. Trailside at 789-3670. blood donors and support is also residentonthe 1600blockofRamapo Rahway Road. I not only use nil llip bruins I Trailside is a facility of Union Key Club President, Kacy needed form the community. Pleasu have,but all I can burrow. County Division of Parks & Recre- Lissenden, said that "the club always call the school to schedule an ;ip- Business Leaders Elect —Woodrow Wilson ation. runs a blood drive in the spring but pointment at 754-1882. , Amit Magdieli Historian Westfield High School Senior.Amit in this capacity as the publisher of the Magdieli, spoke at the State Fall Lead- stale newsletter, The Spotlight, — a ershipConference, astatefunction of bi-annual publication recording the New Jersey Future Business Leaders achievements of local chapters in New of America, on October 21 in Jersey and as a state executive board Somerset. member. After months of preparation cul- "It was a great honor to be elected minating in two days of intense cam- State Historian," Amit said. "I owe paigning at the State Leadership Con- much of my success to the Westfield ference last March, Amit was elected Chapter, because without their help, 1 the group's Slate Historian. He serves wouldn't have stood a chance. Hope- >ARRETT fully my success will bring recogni- tion to the Westticld chapter and the Residents Urged Westfield School System." Asoneofnineslateofficerscharged To Bag Leaves with governing the 6,500-person stu- * * * REALTORS * * * * * A spokesman for the Department of dent organization, Amit addressed Public Works reminds residents the local chapter officers on how to in- annual leaf collection program will form the media of chapter events and begin on Monday, October 31, and on thechangesto the state newsletter. urges they take advantage of the leaf bag program available from the town. "I think that I can make The Spot- Clear plastic bags are on sale at the light the best the state has ever seen. Public Works Center, 959 North av- My main goals will be to improve its enue West, Westfield, from 8:30 a.m. layout and content. As far as my other to4:30 p.m. Each work ing day at a cost duties as state officer, 1 anticipate of five bags for $1. Residents may use helping make the many functions run these bags, or any clear plastic leaf asefficiently as possible," Amit said. bag, to dispose of leaves. To fulfill his duties, Amit will at- The bags may be taken to the con- tend a State Executive Board meet- servation center on Lamberts Mill ing every month and several stale and Road, or they can be picked up by the Public Works Department crews at the national leadership conferences. This resident's request. past summer he attended the New Please call 789-41 (X) duringthe work Jersey Slate Officer Training Semi- day to arrange for pick-ups. The con- nar in Princeton. servation center will be open seven "Officer training was a wonderful days a week from 8:30 n,m. lo 3:30 experience for me. It taught me skills p.m. except holidays, so residents may such as public speaking that I would take leaves there at their convenience. not have learned in high school," Residents are urged to take advan- Amit said. tage of this option, which reduces the amount of leaf piles inthe roadway and The Westfield chapter is in its third allows residents lo more closely coor- year and has about 50 members. Any high school student interested in join- dinate their raking with disposal by the ESTATE-LIKE GROUNDS VICTORIAN town and reduce collection costs. ing should contact the Business Of- fice at the high school. This spacious expanded ranch on private property offers numerous Built in 1910, this lovely home offers the privacy of 1/2 acre with in- ground pool, plus the convenienceof living close to shopping, schools and amenities and updates. Six bedrooms,5baths,beautiful"'£P?< transportation. A wraparound porch, a fireplace in the dining ooni, and patio, porch, central air and more. 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Licensed (908) 43 Elm Street 2 New Providence Road Real Estate ASSOCIATES 232-5556 Mountainside, NJ 07092 Broker Westfield, NJ 07090 (908)232-1800 (908) 232-6300 THE RESULTS ARE IN THE NAME! Thursday, November 3,1994 Joslin Offers Free Programs For Diabetes Awareness Month The Joslin Center for Diabetes at to 2 p.m., in the Saint Barnabas Medi- Saint Barnabas Medical Center in cal Center Auditorium in Livingston. West Orange, an affiliate of the world- The fair marks Joslin's fifth anni- renowned Joslin Diabetes Center in versary at Saint Barnabas. In addi- Boston, is presenting a free "Ask a tion to free blood sugar, eye, foot and Joslin Doctor" health talk as one of blood pressure screenings, the fair its November Diabetes Awareness will feature diabetes lifestyle infor- Program. The event, "Diabetes Re- mation. Joslin diabetes educators will search Breakthroughs," will be pre- be available to answer questions. Free sented by Joslin endocrinologist, Dr. low-sugar refreshments, a diabetes Robert J. Melfi. The talk will be held products exposition, door prizes and on Wednesday, November 16, from 7 special Youth Division activities will to 8:30 p.m. in the Saint Barnabas be available. Medical Center Auditorium, Ground Please call Joslin at 1-201-325- Floor, Main Lobby, Old Short Hills 6555 for further information. Road in Li vingston. Reservations are required. FE.SHVEUCCASIUN...Faawoodrc«id(iitMrf.KarolMcNulry,lcft,iaiM4th( In the past year, the results of sev- Very Reverend Richard McGuinneM, right, the Cbalrau of the Bawd of Town *Y' Says Trustees of Electronic Information and Education Service of New Jeney, the eral significant studies have been •ervtce's General Manager John ¥. MulvihUI, jr. and Us wife, Mra. Marias announced which will play an impor- Try a Preschool Mulvlhill, at the service's 20th anniversary (*>> *«•* recently at the Maytola tant role in the way physicians treat Ridge Country Club In West Caldwdl. Nearly 27« people atlcndad MM eve* those with diabetes. Dr. Melfi will which raised more than $40,000 for the radio reading service for the visually umt EDUCATIONALTOGETHERNESS...AHovclTccl^PrcprVseran agreement discuss how diabetes treatment is Class for Free physically impaired. The evening's festivities Included an awards ceremony, was signed recently which established an even dour learnlif Dak between changing and will answer questions "Preschoolers, wondering what to recognizing author Mrs. Belva Plain as Outstanding Humanitarian; world- Union County College and the Union County Vocational-Technical Schools. from the audience. do with them over the winter months? renowned low vision specialist, Dr. Gerald Fonda, for Outstanding Leadership Taking part in the signing were Dr. Thomas Bistoccbi, Superintendent of the Now that the weather and daylight in Vision Care; Mrs. Peggy Bigel for Outstanding AcfaievemeBt; BeU Atlantic- The Joslin Center for Diabetes at New Jersey, Inc. for Outstanding Community Service and the Seton Hall school, scaled at left, and Dr. Thomas Brown, the college President. Looking on Saint Barnabas is one of a few select savings time have practically elimi- are Frank Bolden, Chairman of the college Board of Trustees; Union County University School of Law for its Outstanding Program of Legal Servtoti for the Joslin affiliated centers in the United nated your outside play options, keep Disabled Community. An estimated 45,080 visually Impaired people reside in Freeholder Chairman, Frank H. Uhr, and Mrs. Gail bmmattco, President of your child at the Westfield 'Y' ac- the schools' Board of Education. States. The center is a complete facil- the service's coverage area. For additional information, please call 1-M1-7C2- ity for diabetes care, education, sup- tive," a spokesman said. 0SS2. port and research for adults and chil- "Our play options will keep any dren, including a complete on-site preschooler busy and happy in a safe County Schools and College Youth Division and Center for Foot environment exploring our very large Care. variety of bright, clean and challeng- Want to Take a Ride Also as part of Diabetes Awareness ing play equipment including climb- Enter Tech-Prep Programs Month, the center is offering free ers, slides, rollers, swings, balls and diabetes screenings to the public at lots more, encouraging coordination, On Data Super Highway? The Union County Vocational- for coordination of educational pro- fine and gross motor skills, balance, grams between the two schools. The the Joslin Diabetes Health Fair on Technical Schools in Scotch Plains Saturday, November 12, from 10a.m. basic sports skills and social interac- "If you haven't heard, the informa- about children's' Specialized Hospi- and Union County College in program is designed to facilitate the tion between both children and their tion super highway is coming your tal. Individual breakfast meetings can Cranford have entered a Tech-Prep orderly progression of students from caretakers," the spokesman said. way. Are you prepared to take a ride be attended for $25 each. Program. This joint effort establishes one level to another without duplica- Cn it?" a spokesman said. For more information about the tion of course content. Options include: the requirements that are necessary George P. Abitante • Indoor Playground. This pro- "Learn more about the latest in November 30 presentation or the The Tech-Prep agreement, which gram is for the busy family. "Buy a information technology and how it Children's Corporate Council, con- was signed by the schools' Superin- In Naval Exercises New Plays Sought block of six coupons and drop in on a will impact your life at work and at tact Philip Salerno, 3rd, Vice Presi- tendent, Dr. Thomas Bistocchi, and Navy Lieutenant Commander scheduled Indoor Playground class home by attending 'The Information dent for Development of the college President, Dr. Thomas Brown, George P. Abitante, the son of Mr. at your convenience. No more miss- Super Highway,' presented by Rob- Children's Specialized Hospital By Gemini Group, is in the area of mechanical engineer- and Mrs. Peter A. Abitante of ing out because of a conflict in your ert Regan at the Wednesday, Novem- Foundation, at 233-3720, Extension ing technology, designed to establish Grandview Avenue in Westfield, re- schedule, illness, flat tire. You have ber 30, Children's Corporate Council No. 310. A New Troupe linkage between the schools' com- cently participated in a five-nation the flexibility to attend when classes sponsored by Children's Specialized Children's Specialized Hospital, The Gemini Group will hold a puter-aided drafting and design de- naval exercise in the Pacific with the best fit your schedule," the spokes- Hospital. New Jersey's only comprehensive playwriting competition and is partments and the college's physics, Carrier Group Five embarked aboard man explained. Mr. Regan is the Division Manager pediatric rehabilitation hospital, treats searching for one-act plays to be per- engineering and engineering technol- the aircraft carrier Independence, for the Atlantic Telegraph and Tele- children and adolescents from birth ogy departments. • Wee Play. These classes offer formed in next year's season. He took part in the exercise, which your child a little more structure than phone Technologies and Infrastruc- through 21 years. Children's Spe- Plays should be under 30 minutes Students who successfully com- involved more than 50 ships, 200 the Indoor Playground program. ture Group. cialized maintains an 85-bed long and be easily staged and pro- plete the Computer-Aided Drafting aircraft and 25,000 sailors and ma- Classes are scheduled, so you attend The presentation will begin at 8 Mountainside facility. duced. "As Gemini is a new organi- course will be eligible for 11 credits rines from Australia, Canada, Japan, weekly, with the same group each a.m. at Children's Specialized Hos- zation consisting of mostly non-pro- in the mechanical engineering tech- South Korea and the United States. week. Children and their caretakers pital, 150 New Providence Road, Four Local Residents fessionals, the group feels this com- nology program lo be awarded by the The exercise allowed the different enjoy free play and instructor-led Mountainside. petition would be agreatopportunity college. naval forces a chance to practice their activities encouraging further skilled The Children's Corporate Coun- Accepted to Ballet for first time writers. Others inter- The agreement is one of many with ability to operate tactically as an ef- development and more social inter- cil, a program of Children's Special- Michelle Ferrara, Alexandra ested in contributing in other aspects six Union County Public School Dis- fective multi-national force. The five action for both kids and adults. ized Hospital, presents speakers on Grecco, Heather Johdos and Lauren to the group are also welcome to tricts that have been signed this year nations were able to work together to "Registration for these and many topics of interest to business and in- Rabadeau of Scotch Plains have au- respond," a spokesman said. under the Union County Tech-Prep enhance their tactical capabilities in other programs for kids and adults is dustry leaders. Recent topics have ditioned for and been accepted to the Please send plays and inquires to Consortium, which are aimed at pro- major aspects of maritime operations going on now. Classes started the included "Healthcare Cost Benefit ballet company of the New Jersey Gemini Group, c/o Scott Coffey, 569 viding a smooth transition for high at sea. week of October 31. Keep your Issues;""Childcare in the Workplace" Dance Theatre Ensemble, formerly •Trinity Place, Westfield, 07090. school students for the secondary to preschooler busy this season by reg- and a historical review of sports by known as the New Jersey DanceThe- If you would like any further infor- post-secondary levels in common The 1979 graduate of Westfield isteringattheWestfield'Y,>22OClark sports columnist Jerry Izenberg. atre Guild. mation, please call 6S4-10S4. areas promising career growth for the High School joined the Navy in May Street, Westfield," the spokesman The Children's Corporate Council The Ensemble is a non-for-profit 21st century. The college also has 1983. Lieutenant Commander said. is open to all interested area business educational cultural company, dedi- All uncertainly is fruitful...so long as it matriculation agreements with the Abitante is a 1983 graduate of the people. Annual membership is $100 cated to raising the standards of dance Elizabeth, Rahway.Linden.Plainfield For more information or a free visit, is accompanied by the wish to United States Naval Academy in please call Youth Director Dagmar S. per person and entitles members to education as well as providing per- understand. and Union Public School Districts in Annapolis, Maryland with a Bach- attend all breakfast meetings, plus forming opportunities to aspiring Mechanical Engineering Technology. Wojcik at 233-2700, Extension No. Antonio Machido elor of Science Degree. 231. receive the most currenl information young dancers in new Jersey.

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RE-STYLED COLONIAL SPACE AND CHARM) Just like newl 8 rooms, 3 large bedrooms, 1 -1/2 baths, formal dining room, Beautifully set on a double lot In fine neighborhood of well kept homes eat-In kitchen with adJacentGreat Room (30' x 13') with fireplace, fenced near town, park and walk to NY bus, this 1920's 2 story offers newer rear yard with In-ground pool and patio. 3 zoned gas H/W heat, garage. A kitchen and separate breakfast room, attractive corner fireplace In the buy at $234,900 In Westfield. living room, large formal dining room, 1st floor family room with skylight, VPS4082 central air. Great valuel $319,000 In Westfield. IT PS4407

Nestled on a Cul-de-Sac ACranlord split level homeoffers every amenity, and ready for Immediate' occupancyl Imagine enjoying the upcoming special holiday season in your new home. Greetfamily and friends In the open entrance hall. The formal dining room, with sliding glass doors to a spacious deck, will create the perfect setting for that traditional turkey dinner. Special features include: updated eat-in Kitchen, family room, full basement, 3 bedrooms, 2-1/2 baths PLUS a 2 car attached garage and 2 zone central air conditioning. Oflered at $223,900. CARROLL MELLOR REALTY "from, cottages to castCes" SPACIOUS COLONIAL CIRCA 1860 Tudor style home on an acre of treed property. 4 generous bedrooms, 2.5 This historic colonial featuresa living room with fireplace, huge dining room 418 Central Avenue baths, family room with fireplace, Jormal living room and dining room. Reo. and kitchen, sunny family room, 3 bedrooms and an income producing room, 1 st floor laundry room, 2 zone heat and CAC plus a circular drive all detached apartment rebuilt from the studs In 1991. This 2 bedroom Westfield, New Jersey add up to a convenient lifestyles. May we show It to you? Offered at townhouse style rental Is maintenance free with separate utilities. New in $319,900 In Scotch Plains. 1991 Is a detached oversized 2 car garage with a 450 sq. ft. state-of-the- (908) 233-4600 •O PS1317 art office. A Must Seel $329,000. ir PS1846 Thursday, November 3,1994 Page 43

FOR SALE CLASSIFIED NEED A DINING ROOM HELP WANTED LOST HOUSE SITTER SET? We've got one. Small white long haired cat. Vic. Reliable prof, would like to An old fashioned twin pedestal TELEMARKETING Grove, Carleton & Blvd., West- house sit for your home. Ref. mahogany table 42" x 62" — Part Time field. available. extends to 96". Has 6 pretty Linden based mortgage (906) 233-5131 Call Chippendale style chairs. Re- HELP WANTED (908) 752-3482 finishing will bring out charm of company is expanding its telemarketing department. Part time beauty adviser. Sales HOUSE CLEANING solid mahogany. Call soon. Ask- ing $275 or best offer. and/or cosmetic exp. Home and offices. Own trans. Flexible scheduling available. Call (90S) 654-6768 Good ref. Good work. (908) 233-0563 Great working conditions. Mon. thru Thure. (908) 925-3489 BAZAAR Easy access to public HELP WANTED transportation. Hourly wage SEEKING EMPLOYMENT SAT., NOVEMBER 5 CLERICAL 10:30 TO 3 P.M. + bonus. Great opportunity HOUSECLEANING Westfield Senior Citizen for students, retirees and Rral Estate Office Low Rates COMPENSATION REBATE...UnionCountyfrcciMidcra,lefltoriBbt,Carinir Part time, 9-3. Typing, some Housing housewives. Kowalczyk, Elmer M. ErtI, Waller McLeod, Mrs. Linda d. Stender, Chairman computer knowledge. I make your house sparkle. 1133 Boynton Avenue Frank H. Uhr, Vice Chairman Linda DiGlovanni, Edwin H. Force, and Uaion Call Mrs. Wood (908) 968-4282 or Westfield Phone: County Manager, Mrs. Ann M. Baran, and Freeholder Mario A. Paparorai 233-7121 (908) 424-0642 GARAGE SALE Eric Hunt accept a symbolic check fur $672,694 from James Morris, center, of Amalgam- SERVICES YOU NEED ated General Agencies of Westfield, as a return on the county's 1993 workers' HELP WANTED 2ND ANNUAL UNITARIAN 908-486-7100 compensation policy. Will* Painting—Member Pro- HOUSE SALE EXCELLENT PAYI fessional Painting & Decorating Home workers needed. Over Fri., Nov. 4 - 9 AM to 6 PM First Colonial Contractors. Free estimates. Sat., Nov. 5 - 9 AM to 2 PM 400 companies need home Fully insured. County Gets $672,694 Back workers NOW! Free details. Great clothing for all ages. Mortgage S.A.S.E. to Franks Mailing Ser- 232-0028 UNITARIAN HOUSE 812 N. Wood Avenue vice, 512 Woodland Avenue, INSTRUCTIONS 165 SUMMIT AVENUE Linden, NJ 07036 On Its Compensation Policy SUMMIT, NJ Pleasantville, NJ 08232. GUITAR • BASS LESSONS The Union County Board of Cho- insurance agents in safety importance HELP WANTED Prof, musician/teacher now ac- sen Freeholders received a check for and rehabilitation, which affects the cepting students. All styles & all We learn from experience that men never learn anything from $672,694 by The PMA Group and cost of long-term delays in returning LEGAL SECRETARY levels in your home or my stu- ex|M;rieiice. Amalgamated General Agencies as a to work, which in turn triggers work- Exc. opp. for full-time employ- dio. return on the county's 1993 workers' ers' compensation i n seven days. The ment as secretary to partner in (908)351-7058 —George Bernard Shaw compensation policy, announced key to this program is to get people plaintiffs' personal injury firm. APARTMENT FOR RENT Union County Freeholder Chairman back to work quickly in light modi- Attractive Westfield office. Min. Frank H. Lehr. fied duty, which brings down costs," of 3 yrs. exp. in personal injury Scotch Plains area. Large 2 "The workers' compensation plan Mrs. Baran explained. litigation. Knowledge of WP 5.1 bedroom, 2 bath apartment in covering the county during 1993 al- "Department and division heads & 6.0 req. Must be well orga- quiet elevator building. All ap- lows for u return of premium in the have to be educated to the program nized and able to work indepen- pliances inc. dishwasher. Wall Newly Located Family Restaurant Seeks event that losses are lower than an- and the new procedures for reporting dently. Salary commensurate A/C's in each room. Close to ticipated. This aggressive workers' and controlling accidents. The most with exp.; good benefits. Fax stores and trans. No pets. $840. QUALIFIED ME compensation and safely improve- important part of the program is to resume in complete confidence (908) 757-0899 (Pay Scale According To Experience) mentpilot program was implemented ensure the work environment is safe, to: OFFICE SPACE FOR RENT by the county manager's office and to prevent accidents and to preclude (908)232-3412 in the following areas: • workers' compensation," she added. WESTFIELD approved by the New Jersey State HELP WANTED Gorgeous exc. lighted office. Department of Personnel, that unit "Anotherprogram has the county's Counter Help insurance agents review medical bills CPA firm seeks per diem help 4,600 sq. ft. Second floor, el- governing Civil Service," said Free- evator, kitchen, board room, holder Lchr. to ensure proper and accurate billing during tax season. Tax and com- for medical services provided," she puter exp. a must. Please send bathrooms, $4,000 per mth., Deli Counter Help "These management improvement triple net. programs, initiated by the county in noted. resume: "Safety training for department and P. O. Box 250 Call Bruce conjunction with The PMA Group (908)232-3150 and Amalgamated General Agencies, division heads, provided by the Of- Westfield, NJ 07091 Waiters/Waitresses contributed to lower workers' com- fice of Policy and Planning and the pensation losses. county's insurance agents, educate According to Union County Man- them how to keep a safe workplace. working together in a maximum ef- ager, Mrs. Ann M. Baran, some of the "Also, extensive on-the-job acci- fort for the benefit of all. A happy Kitchen Prep Workers programs include a modified light dent investigation and reporting has employee is usually an accident-free duly program "which allows workers supervisors examining how, when and employee," she noted. injured on the job to return to work to why an accident happens, so it doesn't "The pilot modified light duty pro- perform modified or light duty as- happen again," Mrs. Baran explained. gram was implemented by theCounty signments duri ng their rchabi I ilation, "In addition, a driver monitoring Musi be 16 or over to mpply. Manager's Office, from the Division Apply In person at: out of title if necessary, for a period of program was instituted that requests of Risk Management, Department of up to90days. This was accomplished motorists to provide feedback on the Administrative Services. It was re- The Emancipation Proclamation with the lull cooperation of the unions performance of drivers in county ve- newed with state approval to August of 1863 declared slaves free in SANTO'S PIZZA PLUS and labor management." hicles, by calling an '800-How's My of next year after being in place for the Confederate states still In Driving?' telephone number posted one year, with the goal to be recog- rebellion. It wasn't until the ratifi- 1O14 South Avenue • Westfield "A managed-care program for on e vehicles," she said. employees injured on the job has nized on the state level as a viable cation of the 13th amendment in them visit Multi-Care Medical Cen- "Also, an innovative workers'com- program to bring workers' compen- December of 1865 that slavery 233-8882 ter, a select group of authorized phy- pensation program was started that sation costs back to reality," Mrs. was entirely abolished through- sicians trained by the county and their focuses on employee and employer Baran said. out the United States. RELO RELO RELO RELO RELO RELO

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SCOTCH PLAlNS'Brlght LR & DR + large "1993" pecan WESTFIELD«Custom Colonlal'Dellghtfully designed Bl dine-in kitchen. Jalousie porch surrounded by wrap-around shelving, drawers & recessed lighting thruout this 4/5 BR, REALTOR CORNER SINCE 1971 deck to a flagstone patio & fenced yard. 3 bedrooms, 3 1/2 BA home. Grand kitchen to deck, fireplaces in LR & 2 1/2 baths, recreation rni., double garage, fenced grounds. splended family rm., music rm., CAC. Many special features! $205,000. $549,000.

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Warren Rordcn 232-6807 Carolyn Hlggins 233-2882 Carolyn Wilday 232-8400 Sandra Miller 232-6766 Terry Monzclln 233-7792 Barbara Callahan 232-4328 Joyce Taylor 232-4423 Dick Dlcmcr 654-1680 Saul Drittcl 232-9056 Sheila Parizeau 233-685? Joan Karl 272-5725 PatGadek 654-6109 WORLD LEADER Jeanne Monaghan 233-3389 Elaine Dcmycn 272-4987 Kim Decker 317-6889 908-232-8400 IN RELOCATION Vlcki Bekkcdahl 232-7210 Dcnise Baldwin 233-5246 Jayne Bernstein 654-6122

RELO, RELO RELO RELO RELO RELO RELO Page 44 , NovcMbcr 3,1994 Control of Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders at Stake In Tuesday's General Election; Republicans Now Have 5-4 Margin Of the 240,568 Registered Voters in County, 108,369 Are Independents, 86,056 Are Democrats and 46,143 Republicans; Many Municipal Officials Seek Seats *jTAVL). PEYTON ordinating Council, the Runnells Spe- %iUy WrianM 7b W'v/itU Laitr ant 7V turn cialized Hospital Board of Mangers, Control of the Union County Board the Private Industry Council, the of Board of Chosen Freeholders is at Union County Utilities Authority, the stake this Election Day, Tuesday, Transportation Advisory Board and November 8, with two incumbent the Solid Waste Advisory Council. Republicans and one newcomer hop- He is also a voting member of the ing to maintain their party's slim 5-4 state's Association of Counties. margin. Their Democratic opponents A civil engineer. Freeholder Lehr only need to pick, up one seat to founded Frank H. Lehr Associates, a regain control of the board for the consulting civil engineering firm, in first time in four years. 1957. He earned his undergraduate Polls throughout the state will be degree from Penn State University open from 7 a.m. until 8 p.m. A com- and his master's degree from the plete listing of election polls appears Newark College of Engineering. on the inside of this edition. Freeholder Lehr is a Licensed Pro- According to a spokesman for the fessional Engineer in six states and is county's Board of Elections in Eliza- a Licensed Professional Planner in beth, there are 240,568 registered New Jersey. voters of which 108,369 are Indepen- The Freeholder is a United States dents, 86,056 are Democrats and Marine Corps veteran, having served 46,143 are Republicans. in World War II and the Korean Con- Hie Republican slate includes Free- flict. He is a retired Lieutenant Colo- Yank R. Lautenberg* Garabed "Chuck" HayUlan Robert D. Franks* Mrs. Karen Carroll holder Chairman Frank H. Lehr, a nel with the Marine Reserves. DEMOCRAT REPUBLICAN REPUBLICAN DEMOCRAT former Mayor of Summit; Freeholder United States Senator United SUtca Senator Representative Representative Freeholder Force was named to the •Incumbent Edwin H. Force, a former Mayor of board in June to fill the unexpired Cranford, and former Roselle Park Baseball League for 12 years and term of James F. Keefe who had re- served as its President in 1984. BoroughCouncilman Henry W. Kurz. signed to become county counsel. They are being opposed by former The Freeholder and his wife, Mrs. He is the owner and operator of Ann Force, have two adult sons. Hillside Mayor Peter D. Corvelli, Force Appliance. The company was Robert A. Everett, a former Union Mr. Kurz is the President of The founded in 1972. Nittany Group, Inc., an affiliate of Township Board of Education mem- The Freeholder was first elected to ber, and Plainfield resident Walter D. Dynamic Medical Communications public office in 1985 when he won a Company in Manhattan. McNeil, Jr. Mr. McNeil serves on three-year term on the Cranford that city's Board of Adjustment. The candidate served 12 years as a Township Committee. Freeholder Roselle Park Borough Councilman. Freeholder Lehr is now in his sec- Force was reelected in 1988 and During that time, he was Borough ond stint on the Freeholder board. He served as Cranford Mayor from 1989 Council President, Police Commis- was first elected to the board in 1980 through 1991. sioner, Fire Cornmissioner.Chairman and served as Chairman in 1983. He He was a member of the Cranford of the Finance Committee and the waselected to the Summit City Coun- Planning Board from 1983 through council's liaison to the borough's cil in 1 962 and progressed to a Coun- 199l,servingasitsChairmaninl985. school board. cilman-at-Large, President of the The Freeholder was a board member Common Council and I ater to Mayor. Mr. KurziscurrentlylheChairman on the township's Chamber of Com- of the Roselle Park Planning Board This year he serves as the Free- merce for 12 years, serving as Presi- holder representative on the county's and Vice Chairman of the dent from 1979 to 1981. community's Environmental Com- Economic DevelopmentCorporation, Freeholder Force was a member of the North Jersey Transportation Co- mission. He is also a member of the the Board of Directors of the Cranford county's Park and Recreation Advi- sory Board. Frank H. Uhr* Edwin H. Force* Henry W. Kurz TOWN or WESTFIELD He served three years as a Counter- REPUBLICAN REPUBLICAN REPUBLICAN WARD NO. I DISTRICI No. I intelligence Agent with the United Freeholder the Polling Place tor This Election District Is Freeholder Freeholder Roosevelt Jr. High School, 301 Clark Street, Gym States Military Intelligence, Service the 1993-1994 year. He was reelected which included a detached duty as- TOWN OF WESTFIELO to the board in 1994. WARD No. 1 DISTRICT No. 2 signment to the Department of State He is a graduate of the University f he rolling Place lor This Election District Is in special international operations. of Georgia in Athens and Vale Uni- Roosevelt Jr. High School, 301 ClarK Street, Gym Mr. Kurz is a graduate of Pennsyl- versity in Connecticut where he re- ~ TOWN OF WESTFIELD vania State University in University ceived his master's degree and Co- WARD No. I DISTRICT No. 3 The rolling Place for This Election District Is Park, Pennsylvania and Rutgers Uni- lumbia University where he obtained cnlamlti Franklin School, Nowton Place, Auditorium versity in New Brunswick. a master's and doctoral degrees. TOWN OF WESTFIELD Elected to the Union Board of Edu- Mr. Everett has served as the Pas- WARD No. 1 DISTRICT No. 4 cation in 1991, Mr. Everett served as tor of the Emmanuel United Church the rolling Place for This Election District la the board's Vice President from 1991 of Christ in Irvington since 1975. dx Ltbarary, 550 Eatt Broad Street, Program Room through 1993 and President during The candidate is the author of a . f ,, TOWN-OF WESTFIELD. T ,-,.,, r WARD No i DISTRICT NO. S TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS , The Polling Place for This Election District Is DISTRICT No. I Benjamin Franklin School, Newton Place, Auditorium The Polling Place for This Election (>i»/i id i> TOWN OF WESTFIELD Park Middle School, 580 Park Avenue, Boy's Gym WARD No. 1 DISTRICT No! t ______The Polling Place for This Election District 1$ Llbarary, 550 East Broad Street, Program Room DISTRICT No. 2 dx The Polling Place tor This Election District (> TOWN OF WESTFIELD - Park Middle School, S»0 Park Avenue, Boy's Gym WARD No. 1 DISTRICT No. 7 The Polling Place for This Election District Is TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS" Benjamin Franklin School, Newton Place, Auditorium . DISTRICT No. 3 The Polling Place for This Election District is Peter D. Corvelli Walter U. McNeil, Jr. TOWN OF WESTFIELD Park Middle School, 580 Park Avenue, Boy's Gym DEMOCRAT DEMOCRAT WARD No. 2 DISTRICT No. 1 TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS Freeholder Freeholder -».i« The Polling Piece for This Election District Is DISTRICT No. 4 book on Jewish and Christian rela- Union County Annex, Vennerl Bldg., 300 North.Avenue, East The Polling Place for This Election District /'i TOWN OF WESTFIELD Library Building, Barlle Avenue, Chlldern's Room tions. He has written extensively on issues related to holocaust studies WARD No. 2 DISTRICT No. 2 TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS The Polling Place for This Election District Is DISTRICT No. 5 and anti-semitism. Washington School, St. Marki Avenue, Auditorium The Rolling Place for This Election District is Mr.Everettand his wife, Mrs. Marie TOWN OF WESTFIELD dx Library Building, Bartlo Avenue, Chlldern's Room Iselborn Everett, are the parents of WARD No. 2 DISTRICT No. 3 three children. The Polling Place for This Election District Is TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS Washington school, St. Marks Avenue, Auditorium DISTRICT No. 6 In addition to his former Hillside AIKMII . The Polling Place for This Election District it mayoral post, Mr. Corvelli served on TOWN OF WESTFIELD Evergrcon School, 2210 Evergreen Avenue, 3rd Grade Hallway WARD No. 2 DISTRICT No. 4 the community's TownshipCommit- TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCHT'LAIIMS tee for i 5 years. He has served on the The Polling Place for, This Election District Is DISTRICT No. 7 Wilton School, Linden Avenue, Auditorium rhe mZu Polling Place for This Election District is Planning Board as well as on the Fire, TOWN OF WESTFIELD . Evergreen School, 2210 Evergroen Avenue. 3rd Grade Hy Police and Public Works Commit- WARD No. 2 DISTRICT No. S tees. The Polling Place for This Election District Is f TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCHT'LAINS AHlfaala (*\ DISTRICT No. 8 Mr, Corvelli is a former member of Wilton School, Linden Avenue, Auditorium v .>-' . The Polling Place for This Election District Is the American Legion and former TOWN OF WESTFIELD "Evergreen School, 2210 Evergreen Avenue, 3rd Grade Hallway Executive Board member of the ' ' WARD No. 2 DISTRICT No. » _T TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS Roselle Catholic Fathers Club. He The Polling Place for This Election District Is f~k DISTRICT No. 9 d> Washington School, St. Marks Avenue, Auditorium Ttie served as a baseball coach in the AhS..i« Polling Place for This Election District Is Hillside and Babe Ruth leagues. TOWN OF WESTFIELD Scotch Plalns-Fanwood H.S., Wesllleld Road, Front Hall by Auditorium WARD No. 3 DISTRICT No. I ~~F TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS He is a Felician College graduate The Polling Place for This Election District Is and is employed as a Chief Labora- dx Wettlleld Rescue squad, 335 Watterjon Street DISTRICT No. 10 The Polling Place for This Election District is tory Technician at Saint Mary's Hos- Robert A. Everett TOWN OF WESTFIELD /yit.in.t. H B Brunner school. Westfleld Road, Front Lobby pital in Orange. Mr. Corvelli is the DEMOCRAT WARD No. 3 DISTRICT No. 2 Freeholder The Polling Place for This Election District Is f TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS father of two children. •fe. DISTRICT No. II Mr. McNeil is a lifelong Plainfield Edison Intermediate School, Rahway Ave., Entrance from Parking Lot, Gym \J^ The Polling Place for This Election District is The candidate serves as the Na- TOWN OF WESTFIELD SI. John the Baptist Church, 2387 Morse Avenue, Fellowship Hall resident and is employed as an Assis- tional Vice President of the Bates WARD No. 3 DISTRICT No. 3 tant Executi ve D irector for the Asso- College Alumni Association and as 7 ho Polling Place for This Election District is TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS ciation of Retarded Children, now Treasurer on the Board of Trustees nlson Intermediate School, Rahway Ave., Entrance from Parking Lot, Gym f A. DISTRICT No. 12 known as ARC of New Jersey. Zi. The Polling Place for This Election District is C0MINVED0NPAG£4S MufZiWin. McGinn School, Roosevelt Avenue, AH Purpose Room I OWN OP WESTFIELD , BOROUGH OF FANWOOD WARD No. 3 DISTRICT No. 4 - TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS ,L DISTRICT No. 1 DISTRICT No. 13 ( V The Polling Place for This Election District Is The foiling Place for This Election District Is Thc Po 1-dison Intermediate School, Rahway Ave., Entrance from Parking Lot, Gym lu^Iie '""9 P'acc for This Election District Is ^"^ Borough Hall, Roar Entrance, 75 North Martins Avenue TOWN OF WESTFIELD Wrn. McGinn School, Roosevelt Avenue, All Purpose Room BOROUGH OF FANWOOD WARD No. 3 DISTRICT No. 5 TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS DISTRICT No. 2 The Polling Place lor This Election District Is DISTRICT No. 14 The Polling Place tor This Election District dx Jefferson School, Boulevard, Auditorium The Polling Place for This Election District Is dx Borough Hall, Rear Entrance, 75 North Marline nuo dx Union Catholic High School, Marline Avenue-, Lobby TOWN OF WESTFIELD BOROUGH OF FANWOOD WARD No. 3 DISTRICT No. 6 TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS DISTRICT No. I The Polling Place for This Election District Is DISTRICT No. 15 The Polling Place for This Election District Is dx Jefferson School, Boulevard, Auditorium The Polling Place tor This Election Dlilcict 1$ 'dx Borough Hall, Rear Entrance, 73 North Marline Avenue Union Catholic High School, Marline Avenue, Lobby , TOWN OF WESTFIELD BOROUGH OF FANWOOD .L WARD No. 3 DISTRICT No. 7 DISTRICT No. 2 (~\ The Polling Place for This Election District Is TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS The Polling Place for This Election District Is Jefferson School, Boulevard, Auditorium DISTRICT No. 16 dx Borough Hall, Rear Entrance, 75 North Marline Avenue »- The Polling Place tor This Election District is TOWN OF WESTFIELD dxSouthsldo Fire Home, 1900 Rarltan Road, Community Room f BOROUGH OF FANWOOD WARD No. 4 DISTRICT No. 1 /fc. DISTRICT No. 3 The Polling Place for This Election District Is TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS l_A The Polling Place tor This Election District Is .6, McKlnlcy School, Osborn Avenue, Auditorium DISTRICT No. 17 Children's Specialized Hospital (Old LaGrande School), 330 South The Polling Place for This Election Dish Id is Avenue, Cafeteria TOWN OF WESTFIELD dx Terrlll Middle School, 1301 Terrlll Road, Aud. Lobby WARD No. 4 DISTRICT No. 2 TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS ' BOROUGH OF FANWOOD The Polling Place for This Election District Is DISTRICT NO; 4 .dx. McKlnley School, Osborn Avenue, Auditorium DISTRICT No. 18 The Polling Place for This Election District Is The Polling Place for This Election District Is TOWN OF WESTFIELD dx Terrlll Middle School, 1301 Terrlll Road, Aud. Lobby Terrlll Road Bible Chapel, 535 Terrlll Road, Rear Entrance WARD No. 4 DISTRICT No. 3 TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS BOROUGH OF FANWOOD The Polling Place for This Election District Is DISTRICT No. 5 dx h DISTRICT No. l» Alh-tnal* Senior High $c jpl P,0|lap,^oad, Aud. Lobby The Polling Place tor This Election District Is The Polling Place for This Election District is dx.Torrlll Road Bible Chapel, 535 Terrlll Road, Wear Entrance dx Colei School, 16 Kevin Road, Lobby TOWN OF WESTFIELD TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS BOROUGH OP FANWOOD WARD No. 4' DISTRICT No. 4 DISTRICT No. 20 DISTRICT No. A The Polling Place for This Election District Is The Polling Place for This Election District Is The Polling Place for This Election Dlstricl is 6.Fanwood Memorial Library, North Avenue & Tlllotaon Road Senior High School, Dorian Road, Aud. Lobby dx Coles School, 16 Kevin Road, Lobby TOWN OF WESTFIELD TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS BOROUGH OF FANWOOD WARD No. 4 DISTRICT No. 5 DISTRICT No. 21 DISTRICT No. 7 The Polling Place for This Election District Is The Polling Place tor This Election. DlstilU Is The Polling Place for This Election District Is dx Jefferson School, Boulevard, Auditorium dxSoulhsldo Flro House, 1900 Rorllan Koad, Commtinlly Koom "5Fanwood Memorial Library, North Avenue & Tlllotson Road Thursday, November 3,1994 Pate 45 ABOUT ^Twrnnmn Senate Race Narrows, Key Advances on Council Mayor Has 20-Year Record A Positive for Mr. LaPorta Of Public Service to Town As Election Day Nears By JANE MONT ALB ANO more outspoken members of the coun- Mayor Jttootne noted the success- With five days remaining in the voters' agenda." Specially Wrilltnjar The WeilfilU Under By JANE MONTALIANO Overall, 39 per cent of voters say cil who encouraged the governing Specially Written for T*it WeifeU Under ful campaign benefited all wards in United States Senate campaign, no As voters head to the election polls body to adopt an ordinance in Sep- that it protected downtown Westfield single issue dominates New Jersey that Senator Lautenberg would do a this Tuesday, November 8, First Ward tember of 1993 that banned the pickup As a Westfield resident for 35 years voters' agenda. One-fifth feel crime better job of handling the most im- and the father of three. Mayor Gar- from additional traffic problems, not Councilman and Democratic chal- of household trash in most residential to mention a potential loss in sales for is the most important issue in this portant issue identified by voters, lenger for Westfield Mayor, Anthony areas between 7 p.m. and 6 a.m. land C. "Bud" Boothe, Jr. has been Senate campaign, 14 per cent say it is compared to 26 per cent who say that steadfast in many areas of Westfield existing businesses. M. LaPorta, points to several accom- Superior Court Judge Edward the problem of unemployment, 13 Assembly Speaker Haytaian would life. After his three children had gone One of the areas the Mayor has do better. These fi gures represent a 6- plishments in his first term on the Beglin, Jr. ruled Westfield'sordinance dealt with extensively is that of solid per cent feel it is health care and 9 per council as proof that he can lead the through the local school system, he cent say taxes. point gain for Assembly Speaker as invalid last month on the grounds entered into political life. waste. In 1981 he was designated town of some 28,000 residents. that state issued tariffs control the The latest Star-Ledger Eagleton Haytaian and a two-point gain for Mayor Boothe was first elected to Chairman of the newly-created Solid Senator Lautenberg since June. Councilman LaPorta was elected times of pickups and not individual Waste committee. He was also Poll, conducted by telephone with the public office as Second Ward 586 likely voters between October 16 Majorities of voters are paying at- to the council in 1992in a major upset municipalities. Councilman in 1980. For the next 11 Westfield's representative on the over Republican David Mebane. Af- Councilman LaPorta has been in county's Solid Waste Advisory Coun- and 20, also finds that majorities of tention to both candidates' advertis- years, he served as Chairman on all of voters have seen or heard both United ing in this Senate campaign. Sixty- ter a little over a year and a quarter in touch with Assemblyman Bagger the governing body's major commit- cil and was later named a Commis- office, the councilman officially an- along with other members of the coun- sioner on the county's Utilities Au- States Democratic Senator Frank R one per cent say they have seen or tees and was the council's represen- Lautenberg's (61 per cent) and Re- heard a television or radio advertise- nounced his campaign against first cil in an attempt to get legislation tative on the Planning Board. thority. He has served the past eight term incumbent Republican Mayor publican Assembly Speaker Garabed ment for Senator Lautenberg, and 59 moving in the State Legislature which He was appointed Mayor in 1991, years on the authority, twice as Vice Garland C. "Bud" Boothe, Jr. will enable towns to adopt such laws Chairman. "Chuck" Haytaian's (59 per cent) percent have seen or heard Assembly replacing former Mayor Richard H. campaign advertisements. Speaker Haytaian advertisement. Mayor Boothe gave the freshman when their residents call for such a In this capacity, he witnessed the Bagger who resigned to begin his Those exposed to the candidate's councilman a major responsibility measure. successful bid for Assemblyman in solid waste crisis that New Jersey The poll also finds that nearly three- upon Mr. LaPorta's swearing into The bipartisan ad hoc group cre- was heading into in the years before quarters of New Jersey voters did not advertising are generally not reacting the 22nd District. Mayor Boothe was favorably toward it. For example, office in January of 1993. Council- ated by the councilman reviewed the elected to the post the following year. 1986. The landfills were filling up or see or hear anything about the tele- man LaPorta was named Chairman town's budget and identified 22 areas collapsing and there was resistance vised debate between the Senate can- among those who have seen Assem- While on the council, he was ap- bly Speaker Haytaian's commercials, of the Solid Waste Committee and •' they believed could be modernized to poi nted to the Downtown Committee to building additional ones. Out-of- didates. Only 10 per cent report actu- was assigned to the Building and save the town money. state disposal costs were skyrocket- ally viewing the debate. 39 per cent say the advertisement by Mayor Bagger. The committee made them less likely to support the Town Property and the Public Works Councilman LaPorta has also asked applied to and was accepted in the ing, and the ability to dump out of No single problem dominates voter Committees. town officials to replace what he state was becoming regulated and concerns in New Jersey's United Republican, while 28 per cent say it national MainStreet program, one of made them more likely to support He was appointed to the Westfield deemed are unsafe and faded stop only three New Jersey communities improbable. States Senate race between Assem- Downtown Committee and was signs throughout the town. He also bly Speaker Haytaian and Senator him. Among those exposed to Sena- selected by the organization. One of Hence, the Union County Utilities tor Lautenberg's advertisement, 38 named the council liaison to the Union has ridden arou nd the First Ward with the criteria to join MainSlreet was the Lautenberg. County Solid Waste Committee. Public Works employees to identify Authority was created in 1986, The specific issue mentioned by per cent say the advertisement made ability to raise $25,000. charged with designing, financing, During his term on the Solid Waste work that needed their attention. the largest number of voters—20 per them less supportive of the incum- The Downtown Committee was permitting and constructing an envi- cent — is crime, with another"2 per bent while 34 per cent became more Committee, the council man was suc- He has opposed contributions by able to go well beyond this goal by town employees to local elected offi- ronmentally acceptable technology centsinglingoutthedrugproblem. In supportive. cessful in putting together Westfield's obtaining donations of $125,000 at for burning solid waste. The result first ever spring cleanup and attic cials or for free use of town facilities a survey conducted four months ago, Ten per cent of voters report hav- the same time two other fu nd-raisers, was the plant which opened last Feb- 17 per cent said crime was the most ing had watched the October 15 de- waste curbside pickup week which for what he said are partisan pur- the Mindowaskin Park project and poses. Along the same lines, he ar- ruary on Route No. 1 in Rahway. important issue the next Senator will bate between them, and another 18 he hopes will bccomeanannualevent the Bicentennial, were raising funds. Mayor Boothe said the facility has in the town. gued that appointed posts in the town have to face. per cent read or heard news stories Mayor Boothe believes the com- reduced solid waste volume by 90 about the debate. The remaining 72 Councilman LaPorta founded the should be filled based on an mittee has established a methodol- In terms of economic issues, the individual's qualifications and not on per cent while at the same time pro- per cent did not read or hear anything Citizens Insurance Review which ogy for achieving stability by operat- ducing and selling electricity. problem of unemployment and jobs launched insurance reform resulting .incumbency or along party lines. creation is cited by 14 per cent of about the first televised debate be- ing as one whole group. He said the Mayor Boothe reported the charge tween the Senate candidates. in a savings to the town of $ 180,000 The candidate is agraduateof Rider town can emulate some of the advan- voters as most important in this elec- in the first year in insurance costs as College in Lawrenceville where he to get rid of a ton of waste dropped tion, down five points from June. Among voters who at lease read or tages of a mall operation such as in from $106, which had been as high as a result of changing the method in earned a degree in finance. The life- physical improvements, upgrading Taxes are named as most important heard abut the debate, more than half which the town buys its insurance. In long Union County resident is mar- $138, to $71.50, a 33 per cent reduc- by9per cent of voters, and another 11 (52 per cent) do not feel there was a maintenance and in general operat- tion. Thus, a recent survey by the addition, he was appointed to the ried to Mrs. Stephanie LaPorta who ing together. The importance of the per cent cite other economic prob- winner. About the same number of Insurance Review Committee by is a teacher. The couple have one son, Town Attorney, Charles H. Brandt, lems such as inflation, the cost of voters feel Assembly Speaker stores that have moved into Westfield, of the 12 haulers serving Westfield former Mayor and current Assem- Zachary LaPorta. he stressed, is that they chose to in- loving and the budget deficit. Haytaian (25 per cent) got the better blyman Richard H. Bagger. disclosed that all have reduced or are The health care issue is most im- of the debates as those who feel Sena- vest in the town. in the process of reducing their rates. Councilman LaPorta is employed portant to 13 per cent of New Jersey tor Lautenberg (24 per cent) won. Joseph Hopkins During his tenure as Mayor, he The reduction is required by state voters, which represents a six-point by the Eastern Region Manager in regulatory authorities. Among voters who at least read or' the Ocean Marine Department of a Marks 35 Years worked on the planning and installa- decline since June. heard about the debate, 29 per cent large insurance company. He is a tion of computer operations for the Preserving the quality of life in Associate Poll Director Kenneth say their impression of Assembly member of the American Institute of With Gas Company Police Department, Public Works, the Westfield while at the same time Dautrich commented, "Unlike most Speaker Haytaian became more fa- Marine Underwriting and of the Westfield Memorial Library and managing change is Westfield's on- recent elections in New Jersey, no vorable, while 26 per cent say their Joseph Hopkins of Westfield re- Town Hall. In an effort to address the going challenge. Mayor Boothe be- Theodore Roosevelt Association. cently marked 35 years service with one issue dominates voter concerns. impression of the Republican became parking situation in town. Mayor lieves. From 1990 through 1993, economic During his tenure on the governing Elizabethtown Gas Company. less favorable. Twenty-five per cent Boothe recently appointed a Task Next year, the problem intersec- concerns about jobs and taxes occu- say their impression of Senator body,hehascontinually voted against Mr. Hopkins joined the utility in Force to address this issue. He in- tion at South and Central Avenues 1959 and is currently a customer ser- pied voter attention and allowed Presi- Lautenberg became more favorable the payment of bills at each regular tends to follow the recommendations has to be improved, he said. To ac- dent Clinton and the Governor, Mrs. council meeti ng. The councilman has - vice field supervisor. He is located in from the debate, whi le 29 per cent say of the group. complish this, he stated, the town Christine Todd Whitman, to wage the incumbent's performance made said he opposed voting for such pay- the company's Woodbridge facility. must acquire land from private own- Elizabethtown Gas Company The Mayor has worked with state successful campaigns. This year no their impression of him less favor- ments without a description of what officials to get the replacement of the ers. issue or set of issues dominates the services were provided. serves approximately 235,000 cus- able. tomers in parts of Union, Middlesex, Tuttle Bridge project moving as well The Crcssway Bridge must be re- Recently Councilman LaPorta has as improvements to the traffic circle built on either side to make it safer embraced the open space issue in Hunterdon, Mercer, Morris, Sussex and Warren Counties. and the train station. along with the realignment to town by votingagainst the Lexington Prior to his tenure on the Town Edgewood Avenue and the installa- Town's History and Future Heights development and the sale of Any fool can answer when Council and while his three children tion of a traffic signal, he added. vacant land on Dunham Avenue. The he basked for advice, but only. were growing up in the town, Mayor After talking with many Westfield Reviewed by Mayor Boothe councilman has endorsed Green Acres a great man can ask. Boothe and his wife, Mrs. Gail citizens, a main issue in this year's as an alternative to both Mount Lau- —Galiani Boothe, were involved in many of the campaign is taxes. Mayor Boothe At a recent meeting with support- terns for public works, the building rel housing and the governing body's ers, MayorGarlandC."Bud"Boothe, - Nobody kicks on being inter- programs available to Weslfield chil- relayed he has heard a lot of discon- department, finance and administra- decision to develop single-family dren. He was active in the Parent- tent with the 65 cents of every tax Jr. reiterated his primary theme, tion. As a strong believer in shared homes. rupted if it's by applause. Teacher Associations and in shows at dollar spent by education. Out of the "Westfield: Rooted in History, Ready services, I support sharing functions The councilman was one of the —Kin Hubbard the Washington School and the former remaining 35 cents, 20cents is used for Tomorrow." and equipment with the school board Grant School. The Mayor was a by the county and 15 cents by the "Preserving Westfield's quality of and am working with other munici- League Director and Coaching As- town. living is our gift to the next genera- palities concerning animal control, sistant for the Westfield Baseball He was able to lead theTownCoun- tion. What we love about Westfield is regional health, equipment and per- Freeholder Board Control Association. cil to a 1994 tax increase of four per the cumulative efforts of hundreds of sonnel sharing and solid waste man- The Westfield Jaycees has been cent, two cents per $ 100, which was citizens with diverse backgrounds and agement but only when in the best another of his involvements where he needed for snow removal and related interests working collectively to pre- interest of the Westfield taxpayers. At Stake Next Tuesday served as Recorder, Director, Inter- problems caused by the harsh winter. serve and enhance our community. "As a way to raise additional rev- nal Vice President and was the state Mayor Boothe states the only way By serving in community activities enue, I investigated and obtained a for the New Jersey Association of The candidate is a graduate of the Jaycee Chairman for parliamentary to keep taxes down is to spend wisely. and in elective office, I can replay for commitment for a Westfield Affinity Correction. University of Alabama with a degree procedure instruction. He was also Even if there were no municipal em- future generations and future resi- Credit Card. For a decade I have Mr. McNeil is a graduate of Bates in electrical engineering. He worked Director of the College Men's Club ployees, the town would still have to dents the benefits that our family supported completion of the Lexing- College with a degree in industrial on the Lunar Excursion Module that for three years. spend $ 11.6 million or 46 per cent of enjoyed," said Mayor Boothe. ton Heights program thus creating a sociology and statistics. He also has a landed on the moon. A graduate of Princeton Univer- its current budget of $25.4 million. '"Change you can trust' is what I new residential area where land sales Master's Degree in Public Adminis- Assemblyman Haytaian is cur- sity with high honors, he composed This includes approximately $4.1 stand for. Some of the 'changes' I could garner an additional $6 million tration from Kean College in Union. rently a Marketing Director with Su- his senior thesis on "New Jersey Poli- million or 16 per cent for discretion- have been a part of are the two senior to the town plus adding residential In the race for United States Sena- perior Graphics Inc., a division of tics and Toll Road Authorities." He ary items including insurance and citizen projects, the upcoming re- ratables. Dozens of Westfield resi- tor, incumbent Frank F. Lautenberg Jalor Color Process Inc. in Manhat- was also an honors graduate of the grant services and $7.5 mill ion or 30 placement of the Tuttle Parkway dents have expressed interest in buy- is being challenged for a third term tan. Harvard Law School where he wrote per cent the town must pay on utility Bridge, the redesigning of Crossway s ing one of these lots and designing by Assembly Speaker Garabed He is the father of three children his senior paper on "Taxation of Real services for items such as fire hy- Place, the beautification of and building their own new homes in "Chuck" Haytaian. and one grandchild. Estate in New Jersey." drants, libraries, sewers, etc. Mindowaskin Park, the implementa- Westfield. I am especially proud of Senator Lautenberg was first In the race for Representative for Since l966MayorBoothe has been Salaries, fringe benefits and group tion of the Bicentennial Youth Park our administrative and financial elected to the Senate in 1982. He is the Seventh Congressional District an attorney with the American insurance for 201 employees makes and the push to implement a replace- strength which has twice garnered Chairman of The Superfund, Recy- which includes Westfield, Scotch Cyanamid Company in Pompton up 46 per cent of the town budget, or ment for the traffic circle. for our town a number one rating for cling and Solid Waste Management Plains and Fanwood, incumbent Re- Plains, the past 20 years as Manager $11.5 million, the Mayor explained. "Fiscal responsibility means know- effective fiscal management, accord- Toxic Substances and the Research publican Robert D. Franks will face of its Trademark and Copyright Law Employee supplies, police cars, etc., ing how to save taxpayers money ing to a study of 12,436 governmen- and Development, Clean Water, Fish- Democrat, Mrs. Karen Carroll, of Department. During this time, he was adds up to approximately $2.2 mil- without compromisingon taxpayers' tal units rated by Municipal Analysis eries and Wildlife Committees and is Bridgewater. a member and former Director of lion or 9 per cent of the budget. priorities. I am proud to have been Services, Inc. of Austin Texas. a member of the Environment and Representative Franks was first both the United States Trademark The taxpayers pay for one third of part of completing the implementa- "As I said recently, nobody likes to Public Works Committee. elected to the House of Representa- Association, which is the Interna- what it costs to run the town. The rest tion of the insurance process whereby pay taxes or even to levy them. As He is Chairman of the Transporta- tives in 1992. He is a member o the tiona! Trademark Association, and comes from, among other sources, Westfield became a charter member your town government, we make tion Subcommittee and is a member House Budget Committee. He serves the Trademark and Copyright Law state aid, the prudent use of the sur- of the Suburban Joint Insurance Fund. tough decisions every dollar of the of the Senate Budget Committee and as Co-Chairman of the first-ever bi- Committee of the Pharmaceutical plus and revenues from utilities. I continue to investigate the feasibil- way. We balance what residents say the Appropriations Committee and is partisan Congressional Task Force Research and Manufacturers Asso- The Town Council has the discre- ity of adding municipal health cover- they need and what we know the a member of the Commerce, Justice, on Manufacturing. ciation. tion on the capital expenditures, such age for this or another Joint Insur- town as a whole needs. And we listen ance Fund. State, Judiciary and related agencies. He sponsored a jobs fair at Union In the early 1960s, the Mayor of- as roads and computers for libraries. to what you are say ing about the costs The Senator is also a member of County College that was attended by fered his legal services to acquireand The council. he states, participates in "For a decade I was involved with of government. I assure you that you the Defense, Housing and Urban 1,200 constituents looking for em- finance the present home of the Youth the selection of these meritorious all aspects of bringing new technol- council representatives and I will Development-Independent Agencies ployment and by 100 companies. and Family Counseling Center on projects such as the intersection at ogy to town services, including the continue to govern Westfield respon- and Foreign Operations Subcommit- A resident of New Providence, Prospect Street. Eventually, the South and Central Avenues and the computerization of the Police De- sibly and provide the highest level of tees. He is a member of the Small Representative Franks served 13 agency was able to repay the mort- Crossway B ridge. partment, the town Library and sys- services while managing your tax Business Committee, as well. years i n the state Assembly. He served gage. Many Saturdays were spent on dollars as conservatively as possible. Remember, the tax rate for municipal A product of the Paterson and in the post of Republican State Chair- refurbishing and converting the house man in 1988and 1989 and againfrom over to the center's offices. School Calendar Announced services has risen an average of less Nutley school systems, Senator than 5 per cent per year since 1987, Lautenberg received a Bachelor of 1990 through 1992. Mayor Boothe was President of The 1994Congressional race marks and is lower than 1990. Further, the Science Degree in Economics from the First Senior Citizens Housing municipal taxes on an average house the Columbia University School of the third consecutive year Mrs. Carroll Corporation which oversaw the start- For Scotch Plains-Fanwood has run for public office. She ran in Westfield rose about $30 per year Business in Manhattan. He served in up, planning, financing and construc- • Now through November 6. Scotch SCHOOL HIGHLIGHTS over the last seven years and only 15 the United States Army Signal Corps against Republican Assemblyman tion of the first senior housing project Plains-Fanwood High School students Colleen Kraft, a senior at the high Walter Kavanaugh in the 1993 Gen- school, has been named Opera Music cents of each of your tax dollars sup- from 1942 to 1946. on Boynton Avenue. The problem in are conducting The Adri an Andrews Fund ports our police, our fire department, The Senator founded a data pro- eral Election and against Leonard the beginning of the project was fi- Drive. Canisters for donationsarein place Theatrclnternational's first "High School Sendelsky in the 1992 Democratic at the high school and local stores. A Singerof the Year." She was chosen from roads, recreation parks, library and cessing firm in 1958 which he ran nancing which came as a result of a other municipal services. through 1982. He served as a Com- primary. freezeonsubsidiesintheearly 1970s. memberof the Class of 1995. Adrian was a group of 19 high school students who She is a Past President of the killed in an automobile accident in Au- sang with fellows in Opera Music The- "A vital downtown economic cen- missioner on the Port Authority of After Congress passed the Federal gust. atre International Education Outreach New York and New Jersey from 1978 Bridgewater Democratic Club and Aid Section Project, the corporation ter requires a government responsive • November 3. Park Middle School Tour. Opera Music International is sup- to the concerns of both business and through 1982. Senator Lautenberg served as a Committeewoman on the went into action, with thorough re- eighth graders will participate intheWorld ported in part by funds from the State has also served as a Commissioner Bridgewater Township Committee search conducted by architects and Game workshop. The public is invited to Council on the Arts. consumer, alike. Moved by a percep- on the state's Economic Develop- for seven years. In addition, Mrs. lawyers. The Mayor noted the $60 witness this activity from 9 a.m. to noon. Scotch Plains-Fanwood Adult School tion that Westfield's retail business ment Authority. Carroll is a member and Past Presi- million project was built both ahead • November 4. Grade 8 students at will launch a Holiday Desserts course on was eroding, the Chamber of Com- The Senator is the father of four dent of the League of Woman Voters of schedule and below cost which Tcrri 11 Middle School wi 11 take part in the Monday, November 7, and Data Base merce and others have worked with grown children. for the Raritan Valley area. enabled funds to be left over for the World Game workshop. Again, the pub- Management and Holiday Decorations the council. Last year Westfield ap- Assemblyman Haytaian, a resident Mrs. Carroll is employed as an second seniorcitizenshousing project lic is invilcd to witness this activity from courses on Tuesday, November 8. Regis- plied for and was selected to partici- Associate Director at the Women's 9 a.m. to noon. trations are still being accepted. Bro- pate in New Jersey MainStreet, a of Independence Township in War- now under construction. • November8.SlaleSenatePresident chures detailing these and other upcom- ren County, is now in his second term Health and Counseling Center in program of the National Trust for As a leader in the Stop the Mall Donald T. DiFranccsco will speak to ing offerings are available at the Adult Historic Preservation and tha State of as Speaker of the Assembly. Somerville. Prior to that, she was an campaign in 1982, the Mayor partici- fourth graders in Mrs. Marjorie Lawless' School Office and at local libraries. For Administrator with the Temple further information, persons should call New Jersey. I am very confident that He is a former member of the pated in 22 of 23 hearings held on the class at McGinn School about Election wonderful, positive actions are going Mansfield Township Board of Edu- Emanu-El in Edison. proposed shopping mall for Spring- Day. 889-7718. The candidate is a member of the to continue to occur as a result of cation and the Warren County Board field on the border of Westfield. The MainStreet to' restore Westfield's of Chosen Freeholders. Mr. Haytaian Immaculate Conception Roman one meeting the Mayor missed was Wise living ronsists |)crlui])H leas ill acquiring good habits than in Catholic Church in Somerville. Mrs. downtown to its premier position. served six years as a Freeholder, twice due to h is visit to a small town in Ohio nc<|iiiriiiK IIB few haliilH us possible. holding thepostofFreeholder Direc- Carroll is agraduateof RiderCollege which had a mall built on its border —Erie Hoffer tor. The Assemblyman has served as and is married to F. Michael Carroll. resulting in boarded-up store fronts Majority Leader andMinority Leader. The Carrolls have a 17-year-old son. in the community. Thursday, November X 1994 Party Affiliation Seen As Senate Race Factor Since early September, Republican Interest in the election: About chal lenger Garabed, "Chuck" Haytaian equal percentages of New Jerseyans who has gained more supporters than Demo- say they are very interested in the election cratic incumbent Senator Frank R. are firm in their support for Assembly Lautenberg as voters become more de- Speaker Hayiaian (36 per cent) and Sena- cisive about their choice for the United tor Lautenberg (35 per cenl). In compari- States Senate. Assembly Speaker son, among those who are somewhat in- Hay taian's firm support has grown by 9 terested Senator Lautenberg leads As- percentage points to 25 per cent com- sembly Speaker Hayiaian by a margin of pared to a 5 percentage point increase 28 to 18 per cent. for Senator Lauienbcrg to 31 per cent. • Region of the state: Voters in Forty-four per cenl of likely voters in North Jersey who are firm in their choice New Jersey have nol made a firm deci- of a candidate favor Senator Lautenberg sion about either of the candidates who over Assembly Speaker Haytaian by a I ^ rj-i—„ ^M \\ 11 H SI'IK ir...Soul Project, a jazz quintet, will perform at Common Ground seek to reprcsem New Jersey. margin of 35 to 22 per cent; Central CalV' at Ahrre's Coffee Roastery in Summit today, Thursday, November 3, at I n addition, the voters' recognition of Jersey voters support Hayiaian (33 per 8:30 p.m. The group will perform the works of Coltrane, Heath and Monk. The both candidates has increased. Currently cent) over Senator Lautenberg (28 per members of Soul Project, photographed during a recent performance at Lucca's 39 percentcan name Assembly Speaker cent); and in South Jersey candidates are juoffec House in Westfield, range in age form 16 to 19 years and Include Hayiaian as the Republican candidate, about even — Senator Lautenberg (26 Westfivld residents Daniel Gleasvn, Paul Bhasin, Kevin Hildebrandt and Peter an increase of 17 percentage points. percent) and Assembly Speaker Haytaian Uonuvun. Aaron iieim, the drummer, is from Princeton. Senator Lautenberg's recognition as the (23 per cent). Democraticcandidatehasalsoincreased • Gender: An equal number of 17 percentage points to 50 per cent. men who are firm in their choice of can- Voters Are Asked gg , didates support theRepublic(30 percent) which was conducted by telephone from and (he Democrat (30 per cent). In com- To Approve Funds October 16 to 20, with 586 voters who parison, more women are firm in their Mrs. Carolle-Ann Mochernuk and Paul Kiwter, duo-pisnisto say they are likely lo vote in this choice of Senator Lautenberg (31 per November's election, found that 38 per cent) lhan Assembly Speaker Haytaian To House Disabled cent say Senator Laulenberg deserves to (21 per cent). Musical Club to Hold • Age: Younger voters (18 to 29) This year's ballot question asks be re-elected to the United Slates Senate while 45 per cent feel il is time for a are firm for Senator Lautenberg over voters to approve the sale of $160 change. This is about the same as the Assembly Speaker Haytaian by a margin million in State General Obligation September poll and represents a level- of 31 to 16 per cent, and those who are 65 Concert on November 9 ISIHKIS Of the total, $30 million will ing off of a trend from February which or older are also more likely to have The second program of the new Balkwin on Ihe piano will sing three t'i: used lor capital improvements at showed increasing percentages of vot- decided on Senator Laulenberg (35 per season of the Musical Club of West- songs by Johannes Brahms. She will Miitc institutions operated by the De- ers willing to re-elect the incumbent. cent) ralher than Assembly Speaker field will be held on Wednesday, also sing two compositions by Rich- parii nail of Human Services with the "More New Jerseyans are aware of Hayiaian (27 percent). About equal per- November 9, at 8 p.m. in the Sanctu- ard Strauss. ii-nuiiiiiiii; H>13() million used for vari- the candidates and are making choices cenlagesof middle-aged New Jersey vot- ary of the First Baptist Church of Mrs. Carolle-Ann Mochemuk and ers (30 lo 49 years old) favor Senator candidate, and 32 per cent arc slill unde- voters for formerGovernor James J. Florio nfunity {.'I'iints for physical plant im- cided. who are firm about their choice of Sena- At Irma's Bag Very Soon provements of existing community TOP PRODUCF K [Yank D. Isoldi, As more voters in New Jersey decide tor Laulenberg. In addition, 56 per cent of facilities, community grant projects Vice I'risiduit and co owner of the those who voted for President Clinton in "Attention boys and girls of all real estate firm of Isoldi Associates on a candidate to vote for in Ihe election ;o create new and expand residential for the United States Senate, the gap 1992 say they have decided on Senator ages! Mark your calendars for Sun- and service facilities in the commu- Inc., closed over $1.3 million in trans- Lautenberg, while 53 per cent of those day, November 13, for that's the day actions for October. Mr. Isoldi is a life- between candidates narrows. Since Sep- nity, physical plan projects to main- tember, Assembly Speaker Haytaiaii has who volcd for President Bush are firm you'll have a chance to meet with long resident of Westfield, a member about Assembly Speaker Hayiaian. tain the operational integrity of hu- of Holy Trinity Roman Catholic increased his support 9 percentage points Santa Claus and let him know just man sei vices facilities, and program lo 25 per cent who say they are firm and Among Ihose New Jerseyans who se- how good you've been," a spokes- Church of YVestfield and a graduate of lected Ross Perot, 26 per cent are firm improwinent projects to materially Westfield High School. He holds a de- will not change their mind about the Re- man said. Santa's visit will highlight publican. In comparison. Senator about the Republican and 14 per cent the festivities at the 16th annual Holi- add lo or upgrade human services gree in economics from Drew Univer- aboul the Senator. facilities. sity in Madison. He achieved the Bronze Lautenberg currently has support from day Open House Weekend at Irma's 31 per cent who say they are firm and will The pcrcenlageof voters who say Sena- Level of the New Jersey Association of tor Lauienbcrg deserves re-election re- Hallmark of Fanwood. Realtors Million Dollar Sales Club in not change their mind. The 44 per cent who have not committed to eilherof these mains about the same as in Ihe September "The fun will begin on Saturday, 1993, specializing in residential prop- poll. Currently, 38 per cent of likely vot- erties. Isoldi Associates is a member of candidates is a decline of 14 percentage November 12, when Irma's will fea- j Chinese Auction points from the September poll when 58 ers say Scnalor Lautenberg deserves re- ture gourmet food sampling, Open the Westfield, Summit and Garden eleciion compared to 45 per cent who say State Hoard of Realtors. Mr. Isoldi can per cent were not firm about who they House price specials and a register- would vote for. it is time for a change. There had been an to-win drawing," thespokesman con- I And Bus Trip he reached at 232-5556 for a compli- increasing trend to support the re-elec- mentary analysis of a home. When support for Assembly Speaker tinued. Haytaian includes both voters who are tion of the incumbent Senator from Feb- | To Assist Pets ruary when 29 per cenl said he should be "Theexcitement continues on Sun- firm about their choice of candidate as day when Santa and Mrs. Claus ar- well as those who are nol as decisive, he re-elected, lo 35 per cenl in June, and 40 Peopl.- for Animals, a non-profit vol- rive at noon. As always, there will be Thi' |Hii']i , ....- . uiideciik-d uUnn v.iiu t• icy -Mil vole lor. • A Scotch Plains youlh was ob- 1 : Corp. .which supports consorti a lead- iji.*Ml-. itiiicii »• ;;• I- 1'l * i\ t'» )or lit. i i* ;\ . i (1,;.--.: : i\,, 1^,1:1, .<: i:: KciiulHicuu incumbents Mrs. Joan i'upen, Robert At this time in 1992, Ihe Democratic ing for affordable housing and serves served to be under the influence of Johnston and Mrs. Irene Schmidt; Mrs. Margaret Walker of Westfield, the debate's moderator who represented the candidates (44 percent) has moresupport ulcohol on Midway Avenue. He was YVrslfield Area Chapter of the League of Women Voters, and Democratic challengers, Mrs. Barbara S. Schwartz and on the Affordable Housing Commit- than the Republican candidates (31 per turned over to his parents. Harold I). Ilurwcll. Miss Theresa Ford, the third candidate on the Democratic ticket, was absent due to Illness. cenl). tee of theNew Jersey Savings League. Thursday, November 3,1994 Page 47 Timothy Gaydos to Judge Art Group's Exhibition Timothy Gaydos of Kinnelon, a Mr. Gaydos' educational credits figurative and landscape artist, include the University of California teacher and lecturer and demonstra- at Berkeley and the Academy di Bella tor has been selected to judge the in Milan, Italy. He is known for his Westfield Art Association's 70th An- versatility and mastery of a variety of nual Oil, Pastel and Sculpture Exhi- media but with a special affinity to bition. pastel, acrylics and oils. He is also a Burton Longenbach, Exhibition free-lance illustrator and designer Chairman, announced the selection with over 1,500 bookjacket commis- in preparation for the opening recep- sions. tion and awards presentation to be Mr. Gaydos has achieved the title held on Sunday, November 6, from 2 of Master Pastellist from the Pastel to 4 p.m. at the Community Room in Society of America and has been the the Municipal Building located at recipient of more than 60 awards in 425 Bast Broad Street. state and national exhibitions. His most recent award have include the An estimated 70 to 80 pieces of art Best In Show Award at the Skylands work are expected to be entered by Exhibit in Lake Nohawk, and awards at the Northeast Art Festival in members of the association in com- JUDGE AND ARTIS T...I imotliy Gaydos or Kinnelon, pictured with his pastel petition for awards in each of the Caldwell, and the current Open Exhi- painting of "On the Stairs," one of a series of paintingsion the homeless, will serve media. For the first time the Barnett- bition of the New Jersey Water Color as judge Tor the Westfield Art Association's 70th Annual Oil, Pastel and SYMBOL OF HOPE...Union County Freeholders Elmer Ertl, second from left, Sitzler Best in Show Award will be Society. Sculpture Exhibition (o be held. Sunday, November 6, through Thursday, and Walter McL tod, second from right, joined the Union County Chapter of 0» included in the award selections. The The exhibition will be open to the November 17. Alliance for the Mentally III in the planting of irises at the Westfleld Memorial public through Thursday, November Library, in commemoration of October as "Mental Health Awareness Month." award is in memory of Mrs. Catherine • Irises are the symbol of hope for tin- mentally ill. Pictured, left to right, are Miss Barnett Sitzler and Fred Sitzler, local 17. The exhibition hours are 1 to 4 Barbara Thiele or Scotch Plains, the VVcstfield Library Director; Freeholder artists and past members of the asso- p.m. on Monday, Wednesday and Erll; Mrs. Carol Russ of Westfield, President of the Alliance; Freeholder ciation. The award, will be given an- Saturday from 7 to 9 p.m. on Tuesday McLeod; Miss Debbie Stein of Springfield, a daughter of an alliance member, nually and will be selected from all and Thursday. The exhibition will be and Peter Pierce of Cranforri, an alliance member. entries irrespective of media. closed Veteran's Day, November 11.

WESTFIELD POLICE BLOTTER Someone Steals Bicycle FANWOOD From Roosevelt School DEPARTMENT THURSDAY, OCTOBER 27 SUNDAY, OCTOBER 30 • A Minisink Way man reported a • Someone vandalized an automo- PUBLIC WORK theft of his bicycle. bile parked on Raymond Street. FRIDAY, OCTOBER 28 • A Springfield man told police an • Someone stole a bicycle from unknown person vandalized his au- the Roosevelt Intermediate School tomobile parked at the south side of RAYMOND MANf R on Clark Street. the Westfield Train Station. • A Central Avenue resident re- • A Fairmont Avenue resident filed DIRECTOR ported a theft from her residence. a report of criminal mischief. • ARahwayAvenue resident filed SATURDAY, OCTOBER 29 a report of criminal mischief. • Brian Stanley, 42, of Westfield MONDAY, OCTOBER 31 was arrested for driving while intoxi- • A Prospect Street resident re- cated at South Avenue and Cross way ported the theft of his wallet. Place. Bail was posted at $375. • Someone tried to burglarize a • A Michael Drive resident filed house on Forest Avenue. two reports regarding criminal mis- • An unknown person stole a cel- chief to h is home and filed a report of lular telephone from an automobile theft. parked on Wells Street. Eleven Properties Sold In Scotch Plains, Fanwood SCOTCH PLAINS $172,000. A GARDEN WELCOME...Thc Rake and Hot Garden Club of Westfield Residence at 60 Clydesdale Road, Residence at 2390 Richmond welcomes new member, Mrs. Patricia Esposita, pictured at left, with Member- to Robert and Alison Lister, from Street, to Lindon and DonnaMarie ship Chairman, Mrs. Karyn Tate. **(•** » t * * * Saugatuck Associates, $326,988. • Gray, from Nora and Gloria Brown, Residence at 17 Essex Road, to $148,900. 1 Martin and Charlotte Roth, from Residence at 387 Roberts Lane, to AT THE SITE...Faiiwnod <- -.! candidales, Dr. Chester l.inclscy and Joel Robert and Jennie Silvio, $280,000. Marvin and Stella Lavy, from Louis Creative Craft Show to Run Whltaker, salute Famvood Department of Public Works employees. Residence at 372 Evergreen Bou- and Rose Gonzalez, $280,000. levard, to Louis Vuono, Jr., from Residence at 339 Williams Street, Johanna Smith, $87,500. to Victor DiFrancesco, Jr. et al, from Four Days at Town Temple Fan wood Republican Duo Sees Residence at 365 Hunter Avenue, John Jr. and Laurie Maxwell, to Kelvin and Chereise Jackson, from $182,000. Creative Crafts '94 is an annual for senior citizens. Students are ad-, Lois Williams et al, $120,000. FANWOOD exhibition and sale held at Temple milted without charge. Good Public Works Efforts Residence at 11 Marion Lane, to Residence at 4 Rainier Road, to Emanu-El, 756 East Broad Street, This year both new and returning Westfield. This year over 130 crafts exhibitors have been chosen by a expenditures I have suggested that Gary and Robin Price, from Edward Vincent and Michele Barcia, from "As the people of Fan wood make and Ann Hearn, $385,000. George Milliman et al, $205,000. people will be participating in the screening committee. Participating "when it comes to borough improve- artists represent virtually all craft the very important decisions for lilec Residence at 2000 Mountain Av- Residence at 15 Shady Lane, to 28th annual show which has been tion Day, Joel Wliitaker anil Or ments, we may wish to utilize our designed by Mrs. Marlene Van medial. Their work includes furni- Public Winks employees instead of enue, toJingSunandZhigangShang, Michael and Denisc Schmidt, from ture, textiles, including wall-hang- Chester Lindsey, the Republican can- from Daniel DiFrancesco et al, Norman Whitehouse, 3rd, $171,000. Posnak, an interior designer and didates for Fanwood Council, made contract!up mil." Dr. Lindsay ex- temple member. ings; hand-printed silks and some observations on our hard-work- plained. The craft show wil I begin on Satur- wearables, and original-designed ing and highly effective pepartiucnl •'We are I'aecd with huge expendi- day, November 5, at 7:30p.m. with a leather handbags. Public Works employees." a spokes tures for improvements to our parks Patrons' Champagne Gala and will man said. that arc a result of federal dictates, Annual Apple Bee to Be be open to thepublic through Wednes- and we should ilo everything we can day, November 9. Tickets for the "I travel up and down ihe Hast to drive I ho cost down. If we go ahead opening gala can be purchased in Coast, and we are fortunate to have a at all. we don't need to saddle the This Sunday at Miller-Cory advance or at the door for $20. The small Public Works Department that taxpayers with gold-plated labor and socializing at the same time. Visi- regular show hours are Sunday costs." Dr. l.indscy said. The Miller-Cory House Museum through Tuesday, from 11 a.m. to 9 does so much for so little and, espe- will celebrate the versatile apple on tors to the museum wi 11 be able to see cially so when it conies to snow re- Dr. Lindsey and Mr. Wliitaker said Thomas Sherry, President of the p.m., and Wednesday, 11 a.m. to 8 Sunday, November 6, from 2 to 5 p.m. Admission costs $4, except $1 moval," said Mr. Wliitaker. "We can they arc continuing in their door-to- p.m., with an old-fashioned apple Miller-Cory House Museum volun- be proud of the work done by these dooreffoMsand look forward to voic- bee and open-hearth cooking. The teers, demonstrate cider making with hard-working, unsung heroes," he ing many ideas that will make most museum is located at 614 Mountain a hand-worked cider press. added. .effective use of the hard-earned dol- Avenue, Westfield. When the first settlers arrived in Schools Superintendent A Victorian bout pin "I take a very hard look at any lars of the citizens of Ihe borough. America, they brought apple seeds An apple bee was a time for neigh- To Teach Students Gold and sterling silver jewelry.as ' boring farm families to share in the with them and the first apple crop in the New World was harvested from well as costume pieces, will be dis- task of harvesting their apple crop In Latin Exchange played. There will also be ceramics, trees planted by the Pilgrims, a Dr. Richard J. Koncl, the Supervisor of spokesman said. functional as well as decorative, the Plainfield-Westficld Saturday Latin stained glass, wall art, and hand- Mrs. Annamarie Kossler and Mrs. Program, said Peter Carter, Superinten- blown glass and sculptured selec- Mrs. Marion Browne Ann Douglas, both of Westfield, will dent of Schools in Essex County, will tic tions. demonstrate open-hearth cooking a guest teacher at the program on Satur- Attends Conference using authentic early American reci- day, November 5. The Saturday Latin "Doniu Dale's original handmade pes and cooking methods. The cooks Program is in its third year as a joint silver jewelry will be included inour For Prudential Agents will use apples in the preparation of venture with Plainfick! and Westfield stu- show this year. Her designs are femi- Two Sales Associates from The various entrees and desserts. Visitors dents participating on 20 Saturdays nine and flowery as well as bold and Prudential Degnan Boyle Realtors throughout the school year. contemporary with ;in accent on fash- will be able to enjoy taste treats as Over 60 fifth graders from both com- —Mrs. Sally Rowefrom theMillburn. prepared by the cooks. ion. Her work has been sold at the and ShortHills office and Mrs. Marion munities and 15 sixth graders arc in- Henri Bendcl Boutique in New York Browne from the Westfield office — The gift shop offers a wide variety volved in the program this year. Each City as we I! as D loomi ngdale's, Sacks joined nearly 600 of the country's of Colonial reproductions, foods, session is two hours in length with half of FilihAvenucand I Magnin,"u spokes- realtors at a three-day meeting held cookbooks and educational herns. the sessions taught at Plainficld High man said. Costumed docents will guide visitors School and thcothcr hal f taught at Edison September 22 to 24 at the San Fran- Intermediate School in Wcslficld. A light gourmet lunch and refresh- cisco Marriott. through the farmhouse and welcome questions about early American life The purposcof the program is to stimu- ments will lie offered at the Gallery The summit conference was at- in New Jersey. late interest in the structure of languages Cafe from Sunday through Wednes- tended by award winners of The Pru- as well as to demonstrate the relationship day. More information is available dential Real Estate Affiliates network. On Sunday, November 13, the of Latin to English. Throughout the coun- by calling 232-6770 or 232-0603. Only those Sales Associates who have museum will feature the history of try, various initiatives have demonstrated achieved specific high levels of pro- quilting. Reservations for the Bar- increased vocabulary and reading scores duction are eligible to attend. This berry Candlelight Tourontheevening on standardized testing for those students of Friday, December 9, can be made who have participated in early Latin lan- Business Women Set past year, Mrs. Sally Rowe earned guage study. the Chariman's Circle designation, by calling the museum. Information about the tour and fu- Regular teachers for the program arc Monthly Meeting for which only 2 per cent of all Pru- Anthony Libretti, Intermediate School dential agents qualify, and Mrs. tureevents can be obtainedby calling Latin teacher in Westfield, a Latin teacher Tuesday, November 15 Marion Browne was awarded the the museum at 232-1776. at Wardlaw-liartridgc School, a Latin The Weslfield Business and Pro- Leading Edge Society designation, teacher at Princeton High School, and an fessional Women will be holding their for which only 5 per cent of all Pru- administrative intern at Plainficld Public monthly meeting and dinner on Tues- dential agents qualify. Investing Seminar Set Schools. day, November 15, at 6:30 p.m. at B. "The conference is a wonderful At Merrill Lynch This year again there will be two field G. Fields on Springfield Avenue in trips, one (o the Princeton Museum and West field. opportunity to be offered exposure to Merrill Lynch will be presenting a the other to the Metropolitan Museum of the latest trends in the industry and to seminar with the Lord Abbett Fund Art in New York to enrich the program The speaker this month will be Dr. network with other Prudential Group on Wednesday, November 9, offerings. Margaret Sdiacfer, who is currently agents," Mrs. Browne commented. at 7 p.m. on "Investing in Difficult Mr. Carter has been a guest lecturer the Project Director for Johnson and The Prudential Degnan Boyle Re- Markets." before in the program and offers the chil- Johnson Advanced Behavioral Tech- altors is an independently owned and dren instruction on the relationship that The program will be held at the exists between Greek and Latin and the nologies, Inc. The topic of her speech operated member of Prudential Af- Merrill Lunch Office, 195ElmStreet, is "Preventive I Icailh for Women in filiates— one of the largest and fast- subsequent relationship lo the; Rnglish Westfield, with Mark Pennington, a language. Members of the public are the SKIV" est growing real estate networks in DistrictManager with the Lord Abbett welcome to visit the program al anytime. Guests arc welcomed to attend and the country. The network has more Group, as the guest speaker. Those interested in more information re- can make reservations by calling 889- than 1,100 affiliate offices nation- ON CIDER TKCHNlQl)KS...Thomas Sherry, President <>r the Miller-Cory Please call Roe Hayes at 789-4371 garding the Saturday Latin Program 4584. Tor additional information wide, with over 30,000 agents and to confirm a reservation, as seating is should contact Dr. Konct at the Edison about the organization or member- House Museum volunteers, will demonstrate cider making on Sunday, Novem- 1993 sales in excess of $45 billion. School in Wcstncld. ber 6, at the museum. limited. ship, please call 704-0081. Page 48 Thursday, November 3,1994

New Jersey's Largest & Finest JURIED CRAFT EVENT

WESTFIELD

NOVEMBER 4-5-6 11-12-13 WESTFIELD ARMORY 500 Rahivay Ave, Westfidd, NJ

11th Annual Juried Exhibition & Sale By 280 Craft Artists THOUSANDS OF EXTRAORDINARY GIFT IDEAS! PorriCKY both contemporary and From Across the US... traditional, functional & decorative. WEARABLES for every purpose including jackets, coats, kimonos. WOOD toys, boxes, bowls, furniture, Two Weekends! baskets, kitchen accessories. LEATHER coat.s,bags, belts, sheepskin hats, slippers. Different Exhibitors GIASS contemporary, hand blown, goblets, perfume bottles,vases. WEAVING rugs, wall hangings, Each Weekend scan'es, shawls, jackets. JEWELRY classic & contemporary designs in gold and silver, ceramic, CATERED BY THE INN AT YELLOW SPRINGS paper, & mixed media. PAINTINGS oils, acrylics, abstract and realistic. PHOTOGRAI'HY a dashing array of HOURS: Fri 5-9 Sat 10-6 & Sun 10-5 eclectic artisrv. ADMISSION: Weekend Pass $6, Two ROUTE78 / ^/^Springfield " • Weekend Pass $10, Children under ten free ROUTE 22 Union/- • Sorry, NO STROLLERS PLEASE „ FORM • Free parking at high school • NEW Parking behind Armory WESTFIELD*/ FUNCTION INFORMATION: 201-538-6720 &THE 71 On show days: 908-815-4875 Westfield V \Q DIRECTIONS: Garden State Parkway to exit 135 Armory \& \% r to Central Ave. toward Westfield. Left at 3rd FINE ART traffic light onto Grove St., right onto Rahway Ave. Armory is 1/4 mile on left. Westfield Armory / 500 Rahway Ave / AMERICL A Richard Rothbard/American Craft Marketing CRAFT Presentation.