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& at o MO The^festfield Record Thursday, February 1,1996 A Forbes Newspaper 50 cents Smith takes Framingham schools post Salary drop is $18,000 + •y KEVIN COUJOAN Board of Education President THE RECORD Susan Jacobson was jarred by the news Tuesday night. "I can't even Wcstficld needs u new superin- give you my reaction ,*' she said. "I tenrlont of schools. haven't heard it from him ... 1 don't Superintendent Dr. Mark Smith even know what to tell you." accepted an offer Tuesday night to After confirming the news with become the superintendent of the Dr. Smith, Ms. Jnc-olison said she Fntminghum, Mass. school system. wished the departing superiiv Dr. Smith will join the west subur- teudent well. ban Boston district this summer — "I am pleased for Dr. Smith," alter the Westficld school year said the board president, "(nut) I am disappointed for Westllold that he will Ix1 leaving. Ho was mi ex- As FratniriRhum's new superin- cel lent superintendent with won- tendent, Dr. Smith will be paid derful educational leadership." $115,000 - $18,900 less than he The district must now start its makes in Westfleld. seaivh for a new superintendent. Dr. Smith said he accepted the Ms. Jacobson said the board may |x>sition due to the district's size hire a search consultant, as it did a and diversity. It also brings him decade ago to find Dr. Smith. back to his native state, The Frumingham school district "When this opportunity came up, 1ms 7,500 students and an annual it combined the professional and budget of $52 million dollars. West- personal challenges I am inter- field has 4,644 students and a $46.6 ested in," Dr, Smith said. million budget. AUGUSTO F. MENEZES/THE RECOftO Alice Bartotora and Larry Seltz rehaaraa aVeaaVway Dr—nn at WooaeveH Intermediate School Sunday. Alice has the female lead role at Marian and Larry plays Yul Brenner. The three shorn tomorrow and Saturday are Washington School PTA's primary fund-raiser. Leader's publisher dies; Dreams coining to stage Friday funeral ritual is private •y KEVWCOUJOAN I didn't agree with him, I found him open and willing to discuss Washington Players' 48th yearly musical plays at RIS two nights THE RECORD the issues. 1 think that he brought The Washington School Players of Westfleld Seitz, Judy and Michael Gale, Mark and Wendy Ion, Ron Stntton, Tony Tonrmsso, Ken Ludrner, Publisher and long-time West- a unique perspective to Westfleld." field resident Kurt Bauer died last "It Is a Riui occasion," said Su- were busy Sunday putting the finishing touch- Rosenberg, KathyJparijjg^^iyce Sclalabba, Jill Jamie and Gary Moscowitz, Avi Kntz, perintendent of Schools Dr. Murk es to Brooduxiu Orvatm, the muilcul comedy Farm, DamnjTK^KTKm LofTredo, Mich- Thomashow, Ed Burdulia, Mike week. A private funeral was scheduled Smith, "I hud gotten to know Kurt chosen for the group's 48th annual production. elle HefTemari**Mary FarKinlon, Joanne ami George Thayer, Sherl Brand, Linda Thayer, quite well over the years. I had Tills year's show was written, produced, de- Dsti Couture, Claude Fusco, Shwun Kinney, rold Star, MniyJono Gismondi, Ann Venezta, for the publisher of the Westfidd Leader and 77M Times of Scotch come to res|Kx.t his accomplish- signed, choreographed and scored by an all-Marilyn McMahon, Janice Fusnro, Louise Caro- Barbara Yuhas, Ed Markowski, Randy* Mosel, ments and his work. I think it's a volunteer group of marc than 200 parent* and Ian, Susan McCrea, Tishn Klofln, Ginny Buccl, Plains, according to an employee of Gwtn Cleaves, Joe Freisen and Mark Han- Cray Memorial Funeral Home. The sad day Tor WesUlcld." teachers — including school Principal Connie Chuck Parkinson, Tom Ganley, Manyan Kntz, nwoilh. Tlie ncwspaiicr publisher had Odell. Ruth and Joe Materek, Chris Fiirrell, George employee said the Bauer family re- Musical director and keyboard player this quested no obituary information be been in the headlines himself re- Tlw show, written by Lucille and Jim Davy, Thayer, David Jaslow, Kathy Maher, Ellen Al- cently due to his controversial bid bino, Marcclla Freisen, Denis Sullivan, Rick year is Edward Warner. Band members are: released. will be staged tomorrow and Saturday at Roos- Tobi Becker, Mmj Scurinti und Muryann Waxtel to build :i large addition on his evelt Intermediate School on Clark Street Boeder, Nancy Connolly, Mary Dura, Jane Fiet- The Bauer family was unavail- Kitnball Avenue home. Over The yearly tradition began in 1949 as a small- kiewicz, Erik Itz, Laurie Heitner, Jane Tresnun on flutes, Rich Carlson on drums. Curl Scariati able for comment. on boss, Murin Barbiorc on trombone, Phil neighbors' objections, the Westfleld scale talent show meant to encourage at- and Denise Maran. "I think Kurt was a person who Zoning Board of Adjustment ap- tendance at Parent-Teacher Association meet- This year's choreographers ure Dinnne Mroz Amato on saxophone and Gerry Cleaves on had a great interest in all aspects proved Mr. Bauer's const rut-tic >n ings. Its popularity necessitated moving to the and Lori Vantosky. Dancers include: Dinnc trumpet. of Westficld — its history, its cul- |il;uia Jan. 22. larger auditorium at Roosevelt Intermediate Seta, Allen Dunstan, Debbie Solon, Puttie Swa- Showtirnes aro 8 p.m. tomorrow, 2 arid 8 p.m. ture, its tradition, its peopk-. I Mr. Bauer took over us publisher School and it has grown to become the associa- dosh, Bob Flast and Lauren Ftast, Lot1 Perry, Saturday. Tickets are available at Burgdorn" Re- think he always wanted to see the of the Wvxtjh-ld Uvular in t(M)O tion'! only [und-ruiser. Pat Baedcr, Ann PeUegrini, Karen Brown, Kich altors, fiOO North Ave., or by calling 233-4793. best done for the town," said after llic; death of former publisher Lending the chorus this year is Mary Ann Scialabba, Geoff Kent and Mary Ann Kent, Al- Tickets can also be bought at the door. Prices Mayor Garland "Bud" Boolhc. "Hu Walter I/o Jr. He took over TVu? Markpwski. Chorus members Include: Diane lison and John Fiorina, Raul Heltner, Ed Scol- me $0 and $7. tried to put out as professionally Times thit'o ye.-iis later arid jmr- written nnd edited a newspaper its linlly rnmliiiicd the weeklies into he possibly could." sister publications. "I'm saddened by his puasinfj," An enijtloyi-e of the Wvxtjleltl Briefs Youngest students sold Board of Education l*ro«Wlent IMKUT ileditic'd tu ciisciiiis the lu- Susan Jacobson. "While oftentimes tttre of the two i>iil)ln"i(inns Twelve-step service able jjurt'nts to partici|Mite more ef- fectively in education decision- to see big changes Flwt Cmwregnllonnl Church In- making processes and foster devel- Major changes to Westfleld Public vites the public tu nttend a 12-atep opment of collaborative tearntt wrvk« Sunday it*lt-hr:itlng God's through parent/profeHHlontil part in '96-97 report cards Schools kindergarten report card gift of recovrry through UMJ anony- niTHhlps. To register, contact Bev- mous 12 slip pnxt'HS, ustnl by Al- erly Grunt of the Concerncfl Afri- By KEVIN COUJOAM ••fort ^"^ £•--— eotiolles Anonymous, Gamblers can-American Parents of Westfii'kl Anonymous nnd other self-help Till'! MM nidi Mathtrmrtfc* Malhamallct: tit 233-3620. '7?)e report card is • Understanding counting orrl«r •IrJontitins *ihii(>n'. ( olue, HIKJ f.l/UI programs, Attendees will ct'lebrntu KitKlfD'.nilnci'i in Wesillcld pub- •RticouMi/os numoraln to 10 •Counts In W — and practice the 12 step pro- lic silniol. will lie Ul'itcll'll ilil't'er completely revised. It's 1 gram. Women scholarships •Rocogni/ON nnmonih whovti H) •Mm;ugnl/iis iiiiinh'fi ,1,liiyli| lodiitn i-hlK nc\t lall wlif-li the (listlict •U'irii iiiiiniiiulMllvti^ to 'liiriUMmlniU* Applications forth© IBDfl scholar- kind of a parent friendly •Writes nuimiffils nlrmrly n(ln|(!:t (i t»e\v [j|f* SCIUKII ifpoit mi uii(l«i!ilnnc|iny ut iuru M(AH Nhljm awards by the Weslfleld Col •Applies knowl«()t|« (if numfwrs Commercial JU list* I'inii ropott cord.' •Idemtlliim htisli, uhii|iem nnd si/ns •Irifititlfiri'tfincl (i¥li'M.|i.'ipli't Witftneld High School. 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-•#•• A-2 Westfleld Record February 1,1996. Drug-aicohol abuse prevention with focus on family Major anti-drug crusade next week two decades, he sakL Washington D.C., Canada and six Church, Temple Emanu-H, the Scotch Plains, Girl Scouts of Airier- By KEVW COUJOAN project "We've really distributed these sites all over town." Beer, the "rite of passage" bever- countries in Europe and Asia. Westfleld Neighborhood Council, fca of WesuTeld and Mother's FROBE3 NEWSPAPERS age many parents shared with "What makes this group impor- One aim of the program is to Weftftekt Y, Contact-We-Care of Morning Out of Westfleld. Churches, synagogues and com- spread drug and alcohol abuse in- their friends as teenagers, hu also tant is their philosophy. Their en- munity organizations across West- formation to adults — the segment become more dangerous, according tire staff is in recovery," said Rev. fleld are planning to unite in a of families which is not served to Rev. Trister. Teens today are Trister. They are speaking from three-day crusade against drug and through traditional school-based much more likely to engage in recovery, not a textbook — though substance abuse programs. "binge" drinking than preceding they also know the textbook. They mere glcohol abuse Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 9-11. "In school, the problem is the generations, he added. will run all the sessions. Our job is s The program of family- kids know everything and the par- "The idea is to consume as much just to host the sessions." orientated seminars — an out-ents know nothing," said Rev. Tas- [alcohol] as you can in a short pe- Local organizations participating growth of last summer's townwide ter, "and that's the way the kids riod of time and black out," he in the weekend include Bethel CDCUS on teen substance abuse — want to keep it Parents ollen oper- said. "We're not talking about a Baptist Church, St Helen's Roman tMU take place throughout town 0 - ate on false assumptions." beer or two." Catholic Church, First Baptist am. FViday to 4 p.m. Sunday [see One example Rev, Trister cited All of the seminars will be con- Church of Westfleld, First Congre- LOWS OUR related story]. is the potency of maryuana. This ducted by the Freedom From gational Church, First United warn anx "The program is, in a sense, a drug, which was the darling of ex- Chemical Dependency Foundation, Methodist Church of Westfleld, gift to the town," said Flev. Marc perimental buby boomers in thea nonprofit, Massachusetts-based Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Tristcr of First Congregational lDGOs and 1970s, has vastly in- substance abuse education founda- Church, The Presbyterian Church Fine Homemade Chocolates in WestAeld. St Paul's Episcopal Homemade Chocolate Novelties A Church, which is spearheading the creased in potency over the past tion, which is active In 28 states, Sugarfree Chocolates Gift Baskets *£
»S B. Breed »tM Westfleld Otvlers Schedule for 3-day anti-drug sessions Always) wdcorne Here is the schedule for the thrwdny anti- 7:30 0:30 p.m. at the Westfleld Neighborhood • "Is There a Place for Substance Abuse We Ship Anywhere drug program slated for town-wide sites next Council. Education in Church School," a round table week: discussion for church school educator* 930- 11 JO am. at First Baptist Church. Friday, Feb. 3 • "Pol: Why Not?" a youth ingathering for • "It's Never Too Karly to Begin: Helping Young Children To Live in a Chemically Do- senior hiyhvrs 7:30-9:30 p.m. at Holy Trinity • "Knowing What I Know: Convemtion* pendent World" for parents with children in Itornnn Catholic Church. Between Parents and Senior Higher*" 1:30- pre-kindergurten third (jrticlu 9:30-11 a.m. si- 3:30 p.m. at First Congregational Church. multaneously at the Westfidd Y, First Baptist • "Living Adolescence," a youth in- Church and Firut United Methodist Church of linthcring for senior highera 7:30-0:30 p.m. at • "Knowing What 1 Know: Conversations Westfidd The l*resbyteri«n Church in Westfleld. Between Parent* and Middle Higher*" 1:30- 3:30 p.m. simultaneously at First Congrega- SALON and SPA • "rU'sponding to a Cry Tor Help," 14:30 tional Church and The Presbyterian Church p.m. at First Congregational Church. This Saturday, Feb. It tnWestfkM Proudfy wtkamu clergy workshop features a keynote address • "Parent':) Guide to Adolescent Substance on "Why the Church?;" « small group session Abuse," u program for parents of middle II CATHAY tOSS MAITHA MONTINKMK) on "Living in u Chemically Impendent World: hlghcrs 0:30-11.10 a.m. at First Congrega- • Workshops for parents children and Hoir Designer Esthetician The Church Must Respond;" and an interac- tionul Church. youth 9 am-noon at Temple Emanu-D. of Chomma Colour 4 Owtgn Spa Formerly of Tullio'l Hoir tive session on "Substance Abuse Programs In the Church: Prevention, InUTwnlion and e "Knowing What I Know: Conversations ] • "All Crown Up and Nothing To Do: The Spiritual Growth." 1 Between Parents and Middle Higher* and Se- Family Dynamics of Subsume* Abuse," a pro- nior \ lighcrs" 2-4 P-m. simultaneously lit Be- • "The Dynamics of Ad<>k*Hcent Substance gram for jxtrt'itts of senior hi»:hcrs 9:30-11:30 thel Bnptist Church, Holy Trinity Church and Abuse in tin* African American Community" n.m. at First Unitiil MethtKh.st Church. Temple Emunu El.
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The Westfield When officers responded to a re- with the abdomen wound was Quality and Service Board of Education unanimously transported to Muhlcnborg Re- voted last week to spare the winter port of a fight on the 100 block of Windsor Avenue, they found an 18- gional Hospital for further treat- break and make up missed snow ment, aeeoixling to police. days in the spring and summer. year-old Plainfield man with two open slash wounds to his left Police learned Mr. Mayer's true The vote was a departure from a name at headquarters, according to Jan. 16 straw poll in which the shoulder blade and back. The victim told police he waspolice records. Mr. Mayer was is- board voted 6-2 to make up four sued a summons for weapons pos- Snow days during the Feb. 19-23 stabbed by a black male who fled the area on foot session and released on his own vacation, School board Vice Presi- recognizance. dent John Toriello and member A short time later, police found a Tom Madaras, both of whom voted 17-year-old man with a puncture No assault charges were filed. \irith the majority in the straw poll, wound to his lower left abdomen. did not attend last week's meeting. Police were then diverted to ; Students and staff will now Central Avenue to respond to a re- spend three days of the week-long port of a man in need of assistance. Officers found Jermaine Mayer, SIDING spring break in the classroom. The board will decide which three days 18, of Plainfield, who allegedly told ,^iSW*M&\WBfc!l A mm mx A will be pared from the April 22-26 police he had been "jumped" by Now Vour Compulor Con Unoorskoncl Voul bfcak at its Feb. 6 meeting. Wouldn't waltz three or four men at the Windsor • We add ipwN mafiitlM I* y««r nwpiilirfor bMdvf m dkUltoN & oprrilkm ! j\ fourth day will be tacked onto Westfiald resident* Avenue house party. When an of- • W* provW* MIDIIOM f»r thm wttk IWM MWKV ficer patted Mr. Mayer down, he the end of the school year, push- Geoffrey and Lisel Persetay ing the last day of school to found a "box-cutter" style razor, ac- OFF attended the Philharmonic cording to police reports. Mr. Wednesday, June 26 for elemen- Orchestra of New Jersey's tary school students and Tuesday, Mayer was arrested for weapon Complete Vinyl Jobs Ffllf June 25 for secondary school stu- annual Masked Viennese possession. LUNCH Ball at the Waldorf-Astoria Mr. Mayer allegedly gave police WITH dents. New Roof EVERY Further snow cancellations will In New York recently. the alias Gerald Jackson when ar- CLASS send district officials back to the The couple waltzed to the rested. luTVIN COOJCyiW Municipal Court and searched him. According to the police report, feA determined, but officials believeTHE HKCUIU) it was accidental, said Deputy officers found a red straw coated (jhief Caste Uano. A Plain Held man is facing charg- with a white powder residue in Mr. • The department also responded es for drug jxissossion and supply- Keyes's coat pocket. The suspect ti>;14 water emergencies Saturday. ing false information to police of- was arrested on charges of drug •ith the high water table caused ficers after a motor vehicle stop on possession and further investiga- IJy melting snows and last week's Dorian Road Jan. 18. tion revealed he had two cel- flooding, Saturday's rain had no Carl "Jo-Jo" Keyt'S, a 31-year old lophane envelopes of suspected barber/owner at Masterpiece Hair heroin and two small packages of tylace to go but people's basements, suspected cocaine, according to po- m|d Deputy Chief Castellono. Care Center on Central Avenue, al- Icgedly gave police the luime and lice. ! . -Kevin Colligan address of a WestHekl man when Also arrested wns passenger arrested, ucrording to police re- Robin Broxton, 36, of 037 Downer Correction ports. The Icx'ftl man was not inSt- . According to police, Ms. Brax- < Melba Nixon is the first African- volved in any way. ton possessed one cellophane en- Arnerkan woman to serve on the 'Hie arrest came after Mr. Keyes velope of suspected heroin. Westflcld Bonn) of Education. The was stopped by police for allegedly Ms. Hruxton was releastxl on her ntst African American to serve on driving a ear with a drawing muf- own recognizance. w$ board was Ralph Jefferson, a fler. Police uliu-ed the driver under Bail for Mr. Keyes was Bet at tfc^nl member in the 1960s. arrest Tor a warrant from Ilolmdel $1,250. Al Hogulni fur H WilliT'uichBBe of $100 00 or morn Must pf«Mn( coupon at llm« of orclei I mill cum coupon \mi Bsrvk.e No olh»r dtocounli uppty Explwt 2/T/BO Looking for 'leap year babies9 Briefs m J^^^^^^^S^^^T^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ Forbes Nfwjipufx'rs is looking for "leap year bttbiea" born Feb. 29 i of any year. A photo, mini liio and story on tinditlonn and ••xptTi- I TUAVUMIilUKIV 1 1 (Continued from pitgo A I) emvs of v,wh area wmlrilwitor will I* feuluriKl Ui our editions of MiiniKi/ ttudenta at iU 7 43 p.m. Wednes- Feb. 28 tind 2<). Please call u:i ut 27« 00OO, fax at 270 0220 or write to PO nV.x 020, day, Feb. 7 meeting in the WHS Crunford, N.J. 07010. AIH,\>1»M txrictpria. A business meeting fol- IIHAKI lows the •I WliimlMci-.l I irjfil vVlnxil l)fijr. Vufni lo-, |IM> MM.II I VIM SAVI l*jirty showcase Mnny Vi'hti !i>'. I'i'l Ail|u'j|i!innl At Aildiliiiiiiit /.I A1M1I Musi f'tf'Hftnl (ioiifjon ut Tiirionf • IIH|,I,|.« it(..i i.n ^-.n.t ,M. 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For further Information call: > CALL (908) 709-2000 "-<" ••»'•< )~ In if tint nn lrn|xit(«nt aa kfiuwledtfe (9O8) 233-9121 or (201)535-8591 C^ttl (908| 709 2000 • Monday thru Trlct^y / AMO I'M; \Mur ii,iy 7 AM 1 rrvi K, hrtft Interest In, the working* of )»x*| gitvrmmetit Cflll 2788000, 1 WestneM Record February 1,1996. ft Commentary Hits & misses Sewers, parking, school and town taxes — it's grim, wintry time; so what else is new? HIT: Super Bowl XXX finally ended, along with days. TARKM6* the hype that was beginning to wear as thin as HIT: In Westfield, a parking study committee A those overdone perfume ads that run around has discovered several routes to easing that Christmas season on television. downtown's familiar shortage of metered spaces. JOY I MISS: There already are early signs that we're Their ideas stop short of the costly dramatics of in for months of advertiser and station promo- building a parking deck, too. tions about the Olympics set to occur this sum- MISS: Ticket the meter feeders, the Westfield mer in Atlanta. All this atop a building cre- study team says. According to the study team, scendo of politicians' commercials. there were at least 186 on- and off-street meters HIT: It's NOT snowing right now (Tuesday being fed by motorists. If they stopped feeding, morning, 8-ish). got a ticket and moved their cars, 744 short-term MISS: Snowfall in December set something of a spaces would become available, the parking local record (see weather chart below on this panel said. No mention was made of the poten- page). January's blizzard-dominated figures tial traffic jams as nearly 200 meter feeders orbit should be out soon, too. So far, the traditional downtown blocks looking for another short-term groundhog won't be able to see the sky, much space, though. That study panel also suggested less his or her shadow when time comes to tell doubling the parking fees at each meter. whether there will be six more weeks of this HIT: Girl Scouts in our neighborhoods have punishment. begun their annual fund-raising cookie sale. HIT: Downtown Cranford shoppers have a bet- Each year seems to bring new flavors; it's kinda ter shot at finding a metercd parking space on exciting for carbohydrate fans, right? (You know Saturdays because of a new parking enforce- who you are.) ment arrangement. MISS: Parking meter tickets will be issued on MISS: All those wise medical and nutrition ex- Saturdays for the first time in years in down- perts who counsel moderation in consuming town Cranford. Veteran full-time "meter man" neat things like Girl Scout cookies. Let them Jimmy White has retired and been replaced by buy a box or two and see how long the two part-timers whose schedules include Satur- munchies last, eh? Letters to the editor Clinton erred in sending us into Balkan war To The Record: succinctly explain that to us. Did I miss Cuomo; trie adventures of Gennlfer Flow- gardless of the extraordinary efforts made Involved and that Mr. Clinton had con- The mam who fought no hurt! three years BomethinfJ? Although I watched him read ers (who is that other popular personality, by Mr. Clinton's staff to concoct such a fided in some Democrat leaders that the: ago to capture the title of President of the the speech prepared for him, I missed Paula Jones?); the first president to have vision. Nothing here resembles either of time period for occupation would be well United SUitcs, produced a television spe- hearing any valid reasons for him to send on actual department of bimbo control; our world wars. Did you say NATO? Could beyond one year. Does Mr. Clinton lie? cial the other day with an alleged purpose our fellow human beings to risk death or constant lies und distortions and flip-flops it be that the time for NATO to dissolve You surely wouldn't know it by the head-: of explaining exactly why he finds it nec- possihly even worBe! on |>oliey matters, and volumes more. arrived and we missed it? Could it be that lines today or by the editorials granting essary to send American soldiers to the I heard a 8|x*eeh that attempted to im- The iv have been so many documentable NATO needs this war to survive? hero status to Mr. Clinton. Balkans. This is the same mun who notpose false Kuilt on me not unlike that points of evidence confirming unethical And this is a war. Let's junk the politi- Most frightening to me is the lack -of only evudtxl tho dmfl when ho would have which I would expect from n |>ert>on who and jjossibly illegal conduct on the part of cally correct Urik and call it what it truly is. screaming public outrage over the actions; served during the Victiuun Wiir, but hehud lieen raised in a dysfunctional home. this mun, that there is no moral authority Guns and tanks and killing and mutilation of this hero of Vietnam. Even the hop#£ also organized anti-American activities in Two or three years ago, a true leader of led in the White } louse to suggest what is are nothing less than a war. Explain to the for opposition from a true war hero U the countries of our enemies* and then put the United States, a iienum with strength "the ri^ht thing to do." lift's hope that man who has had part of his body blown Sen Bob Dole seems to have ones his homespun logo on the episode in the und courage, would have pulled together u someday our children and grandchildren away that his injuries are the result of found a politically correct neutral position form of lies, distortions IIIHI convoluted world foree to stop the terribly vile und will learn from the mistakes we have "peace keeping." Is there some subtle, yet It appears that both Republicans and renditions of what took p!uce. Let's not r do wv frump. But aside from that for now, by our own persona) interests? But that's an- must send our IYU'IKIH und family inenv lea air|xut, the damage caused to |H-ople now have to alumdon Kots-rt and play by Wednesday, if you looked carefully, you other topic for another day. hers to Ikvanln. Some vital national inter with his "tntveljjate" K1""*'". the voice of Mill's Rules of Parliamentary l*nieedurr? could find Die report* In some newspapers p«t BUre'y had to l>e at stake and he would the ethnic slurs centi'ii-d on (inv (Mario) 'IIU'IT is no vital national interest here re- that there would be another 17.000 troops WestflcM How could Congress Our policy on corrections not OK frig hill? livctml will promptly enrtfet errorst of fact, context or To The Itwnrtt: prcHrnUition and clarify any ru%wu content that conl\iHt':< or (>ui HIIK' Wluit to our Union County Weather mlttlcmlH readers. Compiled by Pro!'. RJ. Daly of Union County College Pleuso report errum to thi> editor. Kd Carroll, at 102 Will t; IMK k in ivli\i:;|xtt, 1 am thdt o-u n'pn'Ment nut Avt*. in Cmtifoixl, 070HI, or by pluminu 270 (iOOlt, in Wiisliini'.inii nmlil have v ioher I November llHvcniber an auK'iiiliiM'nt tn |>iutc\t "our from ilcicn iihun and (h-iri* H4 on I -.ii> I nru>< liu i < IJtinl/llllnll to CIH iiii|»poit tin* liui: "llit1 AIIHM- Malcolm 8 Forbes 4c iitin l*'j',i"n. tlic l'!,i(! Alliniut' und H i > 11 o -1 iliiv (.iv)* 1 on nth (*S nil : wine mluil to Mriold lltj'.ll K7 lit ll>?*) HO in '14 mid 'Hi In 7ft A 'H2 l»>77 c«iiit(M t tin ii li-inlt-iM in Wn«ililii|! 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Signs of Zodiac expert ^^^•^•^B^aa^Baa^BaH aaai B^B^BBQB^BBBBBBBB^^BBBsSBBBsF^BBBBBBBBBBBBBBsis^isBBBBnH to address club Feb. 12 "It's All in the Stars" is the title Women's Clubs. She has served as of the program to be given by Irma historian and is in her second term S. Mirante at the general meeting as state librarian. She is a past of the Woman's dub of Westfleld president of the Wednesday Morn- 1:18 p.m. Monday, Feb. 12. ing Club of Cranford and is its par- n -li-H • a i Mrs. Mirante, who writes horo- liamentarian. HSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSHLL^JBK rHV QKsw^llsJ scopes for friends, became inter- She was named Cranford Citizen est£d more than 40 years ago in of the Year in 1981 and in 1985 was the! signs of the zodiac She hashonored as a Woman of Achieve- combined her knowledge with ment by Douglass College. ^^^^^BS^^TE SsQr^^^BsssI humor and trivia and presents this Mrs. Mirante is a member of the program all over New Jersey, as Press Women's Club and has trav- eled in Europe, Southeast Asia and well as at star parties in Florida North Africa, She is knowledgeable and California. about many areas of art, music, She believes a better under- history and other subjects and has standing of spouses, children, appeared an the television quiz friends or business associates can show Jtopardy. be achieved by listening to all the Guests of members are welcome. sis^is. Hostesses for the tea. which fol- BBBBB^JSBI^BBBBBBBI Mrs. Mirante has been active in lows the program, will be members BBBBBBBBBBBWBEBBBBBBBBBBBI the New Jersey State Federation of of the Intermediate Department \Jmr•1^ VmessssssssssssssssssBsssssssBsflsssssssssssE^sssssssssssHssssssss • i Mayoral visit During the holiday vacation, fifth-grada claaamatea from Jefferson School created a home- made "Kid's News" publication with advice from Mayor Garland "Bud" Bootha Jr. Here tha students show tha mayor their handiwork. In back row are Melissa Walsh, Ashley Tata, Mayor Boothe, Stephanla Valentl and Klratyn Scaperrotta. In front are Katie Bonard, Tara Stroud, Tammi Dondlego, Marlssa Maraua, Lauren Pollack and Emily Chen. Video ID program for children at Y I The Union County Sheriffs Of- fice, in cooperation with the Union County Commission on Missing Visit us at our New Children, will conduct free video- EAGLECLEANERS Brunswick/Livingston taping and fingerprinting for Campus Open House Union County children up to 12 "THE GREAT AMERICAN WAY" years old at the Westfield Y Sun- on February 10th! day. Feb. 11. The New Age Standard For Join us on Saturday, fetxuary I Oth This program will be held 1-4 at 1pm tomee t wtm us and loom p.m. or as long as the videotape Quality Drycleaning supply lasts. Participating children more about the Rutgers MBA must be accompanied by a parent the degree that says you mean or legal guardian. business The open house will bo Thia innovative program format held at the Janioo lovin Huiklmg, or fingerprints and videotape gives Rockolellef Road on tt«i I ivingstoo parents and law enforcement of- \i Sylvan, better grades Campus in Piscotaway ficials extra help in searching for a child who may become missing in are "just the bemrmnm. f mployefs value |ob candidates the future. and executives wltti an MHA And Certified fitness instructors will a Rutgers MBA places you among hold free demonstration classes, At Sylvan, we pinpoint your the elite such as yoga, kickboxing, slide, child's needs, develop a Consider the following double step and step interval. The personalized program and Arthritis Foundation will demon- /•fatHgtValut: strate of its PACE exercise class. deliver il in u positive, fun and Rutgers is focoyrwod as one ol the If you would like more informa- caring environment. Call tion, call 233 2700 or stop at the nation's foremost giaduaHi programs supplying oxocutivo VJTestfleld y after Monday for a Sylvan, today, to learn how talent to US companieg The Jitta Ptilppt, manager of tha new Canton BttanHia ahop at ttm complete list of participants and we can help your child, mm EMI Broad streets, weksomaa Westnekl May* Gariartd schedule df events. Sylvon Rutgers MBA has been accredited "•yd" Bootha Jr. to tha atora. Warning since 194) by the Aniencurt 494-2300 Asssmbry of Collegiate Schools Garden Botanika opens Ctnttr* •dlson of Business
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IVH The Most Fun You Can Hnvc On Wheels! ww ^ February 1,199t Community life j '96 Philhower Downsizing diary — Personal battles with unemployment — Part I teacher honor nominees due Ronald Swist, president of the Westfleld Ro- tary Club, announced Feb. 16 as the deadline for nominations for the fourth annual Charles Philhower Fellowship Award to be presented to a Westfleld elementary teacher April 6. Letters of nomination are invited from inter- ested citizens and Westfield Public School staff members and should be addressed to: Dr, Ro- nald Swist, president, Charles Philhower Fel- lowship Committee of the Westfield Rotary Club, 357 South Ave, E., Westfield, N.J. 07090. Nominations should specify ways in which the teacher has demonstrated outstanding teaching, interest in children, and continued pursuit of professional growth. The teacher must be a full-time faculty member in Westfield for a minimum of five years. The fellowship awardee is honored at a Rotary luncheon and receives a fellowship grant to further pro- fessional growth or to enhance classroom activi- ties for students. The award was instituted four years ago by the Rotary Club to recognize the importance of teaching in the elementary grades and to honor former Westficld Rotarian and school superin- tendent Charles Philhower. Mr. Philhower, who died in 1962, was supervising principal (superin- tendent) of Westfield Public Schools for 30 years — 1917-1947 — and was president of the Westfield Rotary Club 1929-30. As Rotary presi- dent, he instituted the dub's annual scholarship awards to graduating Westfield students. Memljers of the selection committee will in- clude two Rotariana, two elementary school principals and the immediate past Philhower fellow. AUQUSTO F. MENEZES/FOfWeS I Carol Joyce, Washington School first-grade Phil Dampaey pretkfea over • mealing of a support group for unamptoyad In WaatfieM Saturday. Publicity on tha group In Hit teacher, was named the 1995 Philhower Fellow- pott haa lad to auch a turnout of unamployad locala seeking work that tha group'a staff was overwhelmed. ship recipient. C.'irol A. Mustroiunni, Franklin School first-grade teacher, received the award in 1994. The 1993 awnrdee was Susan Feldman Glick, Tamaqucs School special educution teacher. In commenting on the award, Dr. Swist ech- oed the sentiments of fellow Rotarians when he Longtime, loyal worker said, "Wo believe the Philhower Fellowship is a fitting memorial to an educator who gave so much to the children of Westfiuld and to educa- tion in general." School Superintendent Mark Smith noted there arc three awards available to WeBtfleld High School staff numbers annually and 27 feels shock, even shame elerncntJfry,' intermediate end high s«|tool A r\ teWhersf \*re tooegnifeed in 'ttw goverffbr'f" "1 had been looking,ajt.the Job market with He also serves as vice chairman of tha fit- toucher recognition program 1089-1991. POHUF.S NKWKPAPKK.S tunnel vision and now began to look at op- ecutive Board for the Professional Servica "I nm always pleased when education is spot- portunities outside my industry. Fortunately, Group (PSG), a self-help group affiliated with lighted — when honor is bestowed on an out- Yimr company has doumwized, rvlocaled or through networking, I found a position within a the state Department of Labor. PSG haa re- standing tHluciitor ond when recognition is merged. Vie tvamm doesn't matter, the end re- year's time." cently named Mr. Leavitt as the first redpient given to teachers," the superintendent said. sult is always the satne. You've btvti quickly Joining a large, International design engi- of the group's Outstanding Service Award. and quietly phased out of a job and now Join neering and construction firm, Mr. Leavitt "I'm proud of the free-lance and volunteer the amntleaa legions of unemployed anus the made a smooth transition Into the role of pur- work I'm doing. What I've learned is that you nation. Far many, the days and months that chasing agent Eight years later, in 1903, the can't be too modest. You have to smile and follow an> c{/Uti clouded with gueslicm and company closed the office. continue to market yourself," he said. doubt about their future, "This was another shock to me. The thing "You have to do some soul-searching and Presbyterians Cmnfortl resident Chuck Leuvilt knows the realize that you have achievements. You have scenario fill too well. Alter 23 years with a mqjor to ask yourself what you can bring to the table; steel fabricator, the company closed its doors, What I didn't realize at the time what you can offer a prospective employer. I to host Sunday leaving Mr. lj>uvitt out of work. was that I was working in a "It's hard today for someone who is far be- "I waa shocked. It wai a trtiutnntic situation," yond entry level skills, whose hair U showing a he snid. "I wus emlsimissed to let |)eople know shrinking Industry. I couldn't believe little grey. 1 still believe, with my accomplish- I wan out of work It wasn't until I recognized View were so many people in my ments, background and experience that there is cellist concert that I had the support of my wife and family a position out there for me." • The I'rcshytcri.'in Church in West field will that I newm to put the pieces together. What I field unemployed. Lou Tischler, who works with members of present Jiii llanotisek Sunday as pail of the didn't realize at the time wna Hint 1 was work- -Chuck Leavitt the Community Employment Network, has church's liMlfi !itl "Sunday Serenade" series. inn In a Hhrinking industry I couldn't believe, been a continuing influence on the unem- Mr. Hiiiiousek is one of the most prominent there were so many people in my field unem- ployed. music (lerKiinalities of tin- Ostrava region as ployed." that really bothered me was that 1 couldn't be- 'lite HO year old CEO started his business, well IIH one of Hie best violoncellists in the After many long months, Mr. I^nvitt ac- lieve a company of tills size and calibre would Westwrxxl Computer Corp. in 1004 after he was Cseeeh Heptilille Me studied at the Owtniva Con- quired u (Jeneml manager npot with a products downsize. Thnt's when I learned whnt downsiz- laid oil'from Lockheed Electronics. servatory and the Academy of Music in Pragtip. manufacturer, ngitin optimistic uliout tin* fti- ing wus nil about," Mr. tjenvitt said. From years of counseling the unemployed, At the International Music Festival Prague ture. One year later, he a^nm fiHirul himself Si net* that time. Mr. licuvitt IWIM taken on Mr TLsehk-r suggests, "don't Indulge in self- Spring Comivtilion, he wns iiwnrded Heeniid without ujol). freelance pnilectH for Merck Phnnnnei'Uticul pity and negntivlstn. Networking and self help prize (flrsit prize wn« not awiuded) and Ihe title "The e«iii|>niiy elected to rekxatc to the West and other corjxHiitions, He is actively involvitl Krouin nre a tremendous help. They can help "Inuretitre of the international cnm]>etiUon." Although I waft concerned, I started to In the CnrctT Management Network ami Com- you with resume writing, interviewing, coun- He Is a Holoi.st of the Janaeek Philharmonic that my skills writ* transferable," he munity Employment Network, suiipnrt seling and miuianee. Above all, don't ever r-l On'lieHtia us well an the pniM-ijml eeliint of the in the Westlleld orea. confidence in yourself." orchestra lie han |Ki!oimed all over Kuro|»e and took part in the muster courses of p. Tort el kir in Francv ami m Mmll«>i<> in Ihi.t country His piny in ihiinu ti-ii/rd n>» having hij-h MUIHI- Counselor of jobless offers some timely advice enlity and (e< hisii ;il hi illljinu< Ixni Tiwhler, who works with members of Wentwuod Computer Corp., In liMM lifter he wan self help groups «rt> a tremendous help. They p p •\7 The pnwum INDIUM at 4 |> tn in the Christian the Community Kmploynuuit NetworkNetwork, ha* laid off from Lockheed Electronics cun help you with resume writing, interviewing, IJMIIW fit the church, l-lll Mountain Ave bt*cn n continuing Induenec on Dm unrm- Drawing on his yeary * of counticllntf the un einiriHelinft and K kl" There h no mlnil'isum Ire, hut a fr«H» will ployel d empioytnlpy , MrM . TTlschler ituggestli, "don't Indulge "AIHW nil, don't ever lose confidence In olfei In); will lie rulli-rtt>d The III) year old CRO ntnrtnl (tin in aelf-pltfl y and NetworkinN g mui yourself,l"" MMr. Tischler Steeler fan washes Cowboy fan's car One of our Super fiin-atics pays heavily for backing Pittsburgh in Super Bowl Knte linn spoken ntul the three fun title Super Howl tcnin fona done U'tter," hr mild. ft'Minrrd on this \u\\iv liifit vwek n\joyi<HOM fintidfin, a point thut hal twu'ti ccirnplelrly oveiIiHike on their way to next ypnr'n big gHtnpl" wnnhwl and woxed C'ommisMionrr Siills' car on THimulny whilo Ms. Mummy, our other DiiDns ftui. wnn "... gind th«* MVP went to wpnrlhg n Dnllna T-shirt, coni|>llnnMitw t)f hln Innldy t\ml C!rna Grindlinger, 71 SSJ, who is presently the director faith journeying, all at 9:45 am. •THE GREAT AMERICAN WAY" of religious education at Holy Trin- Morning worship is 11 am Child resident of the town 1960-85 ity Roman Catholic Church and is care is available during both the 9 The Leader in Drycleaning Loma Grindlinger, 71, died Jan. Balner of Watchung; seven grand- certified to administer and inter- and 11 a.m. worship services. 1909 at her home in Scotch children; her mother, Dora GitUe- pret the Myer's Briggs Personality Sunday: Noon, winter luncheon, Quality and Service She was bom in Philadel- man, and a sister, Evelyne Vlener, Inventory. homeless hospitality ends. Pa., and lived in Westfleld both of Washington, D.C Pre-registratkin is required with Monday: 7:45 ajn. men's Comer- 1960 until she moved to A memorial service was held a $5 fee to cover the cost of test \ Plains in 1985. Sunday at the Memorial Funeral materials. Mrs. Grindlinger is survived by Home in Fanwood. Contributions To register, call Sister Burton at may be made to the American 233-7455. per husband, Leonard M. Grin- Cancer Society, P.O. Box 815, Eliz- dlinger of Scotch Plains; two sons, abeth 07207-0615, or the Make a ^ewii H. Grindlinger of Bernards- Wish Foundation, 100 West Claren- Temple lists services Mile and John M. Grindlinger of don, Suite 2200, Phoenix, Arts. Temple Emanu-EI, 756 E. Broad Plainsboro; a daughter, Tammy 85013. St, Westfleld, has announced the following service schedule: Friday — 7 am Minyan, 8:15 p.m. Shabbat service. Rabbi KrolofT Mary Ball, 79 will begin a aeries of talks on "life's Biggest Questions - and Clubwoman and volunteer Judaism's Answers." Mary Ball, 79, died Jan. 22, 1996 tal in Summit. She was a volunteer Saturday — 10 a.m. Minyan, n her Westfleld home. Bom in worker with Meals on Wheels in 10:30 ajn. B'nai Mitsvah of Haley Springfield, Mrs. Ball lived in Ma- Mountainside and the little Shop Baum and Brandon Kape. riewood, MUlburn and Mountain- on the Comer in Westfleld, a store Sunday — £90 am Minyan, ikk before moving to Westfiekl 19 donating all profits to charity. 12:30 pjn. Sisterhood party show- ITS ago. Mrs. Ball was past Surviving are a son, Robert E. (resident of the Women's Club in Jr.; a daughter Mrs. I^nda Sue Monday — 9 am Minyan, noon ksbuntainside and a volunteer in Cordasco, and four grandchildren. Sisterhood meeting 7 p.m. service the medical library of the Chil- Services were held Friday in the of heaang, 7 JO fun. Israeli danc- dren's Specialized Hospital in Haeberle & Barth Colonial Home ing, 7:30 pjn. caring community Mountainside and Overlook Hospi- in Union. committee, 7:30 pjn. The Meeting Place, 7:30 p.m. Habrew beginners, 8:30 am. Hebrew intermediate, 7 Edward S. Harvey, 86 pjn. tademet committee. Show Someone Special Tuesday — 7 am Minyan, 9:30 am Bible date, • pjn. choir re- •Dairy president; in chaplaincy program hearsal ' Edwar"* d* "a Harvey, 86, died Jon. ees of the Overlook Hospital Chap- How Much You Care Wednesday — 7 am Minyan, Q9, 1996 in the Summit Place, Eas- laincy in Summit 7:30 p.m, music to strengthen the ley, S.C. He retired in 1967 as pres- Surviving are two daughter!, soul, I pjn. men's dub meeting, ident of a New Jersey dairy corn- Mrs. Barbara Patterson and Mrs. 7:30 pjn. youth committee. and You Could Win Judith B Crabtree; five grandchil- Thursday, Feb. • — 7 am Min- Mr. Harvey lived in Westfleld for dren and 10 great-grandchiktran. yan, 7 JO pm ' years before moving to Sun- Two Tickets to a ,S.C. He served on the Board of Trust- i of the Overlook Hospital Chnp- WAY SHOW! r in Summit Surviving ere two daughters. Love someone? Tell the world with a message when it's published. Patterson and Mrs. Heart To Heart greeting right here in this Then, to top it all off, we'll send one Judith B Crabtree; five grandchU- randomly chosen couple to a Broadway fcen and 10 great-grandchildren. paper. Services were held Sunday at the For only $9.89, you'll get a 9 line greeting show compliments of Forbes Newspapers. SM Community Presbyterian Church EAOLEOEMEKS plus your choice of free color artwork. We'll Make this a Valentine's Day to remember. n Mountainside. also send an announcement to your special Order your Heart to Heart greeting today) He served on the Board of Trust- "THE GREAT AMERICAN WAV New Heights in Drycleanlng someone so they'll be sure to see your , Scouts Quality and Service Phone us at 800-559-0405 or tend the lark women's coupon below to: ight to vote HEART TO HEART, Fbrbes Newspapers, The Girls Scouts of Westfleld the Westneld Area League or PO. Box 609, Somerville, ^08876 _ Vbmen Voter* have teamed up to ate 75 years of women voting HUlbldc Cemetery li situated on 123 KW of gently rolling land. TnclosecTl" a"check TorSim Please'pr IntThe ToTTowing i America. All lot* In the beautifully maintained and landtcuptd f rounds message in HEART TO HEART: Westfiekl Girl Scouts and Brown- ONE CHARACTER PEIk BLOCK. ALLOW ONE BLOCK BETWEEN WORDS now have a 75th anniversary include perpetual care. Hilliide Cemetery, located on Woodland they can earn when they Avenue In Scotch Plains, is • non-prolM organisation. nplete activities designed to jteach them about the history and For further Information, telephone 7*e-l729. Importance of the privilege to vote, (which was granted to women In khe United States in 1920. | The ktea was the brainchild of [Merry WUler, who is both a Girl ) ficout den leader and school organ- Itser for IWnaques Elementary emete/ui, {School, and an active member or the Westfleld Area l^atfuo or JWomen Voters. Her mother is also 'a lifelong league memtxr. Thl* lyear, as well as 75 yours of suf- Ifrage, the Westfleld Areacelebrated $(p$si funeral!tfome ;$he 75th birthday of tho t/mipip of 'Bernadette M. Statekgr/Rpssi, 'IHmtor, Manager Woman Voters of Uw USA (n Feb ruary, and Its own 75th nnnivenutry 1M7 'Westfittd Avenue • Scotch Mains, %3.07076 '•\n November. When k-riKuc rnrnn (908)322 8038 CHOO8E YOUR FREE ARTWORK: Ibers were discussing how to tt»l lebrate these oetiwlorm. t<» Ma, ;Wlsler the kl«a of llnkin« up with Our iManufiemtnl And Stuff Talus PHdt In Alluring the Qlrl Scout mavrmmt sormed Th* Families WtAgaitAgai Dedicated And Conildtratt, obvious, since Girl Mcrtutln* Is nil about good cltbeonnlilp urul, an fti- Van and Attention. Your Nam«. ..J ture "women voter*." the Irirbrmed exercise of their voting privilege will be an Important ripmrul. j Address With the unanimous support <>r both the WeatfieM till) Bmits .Statt. Community Scrvtcw TVom ami the City board of the WesUleM Amn I^Pfigtit* of Women Voter*, »h*» dmlKrwd the Namo of Ntwsptptr MWaastaauBBSssA patch and with help from IJP*II<< Lewis of the WwitflMrt I*•»««*»•. ••" Thought t-'uneral Planning, A Insurance Program or one In Crnnfltnl NJ. Funeral Trust Plan— Stats .zip. Ms, Winter hiw !«•« wo.kir.rt k liM M Famiiies At The Time Of Nttd. with the Washington K'«' igWL Families With Afterf Care,, When Everyone Seoul Council and the pat** W Pid Si ihottM be ©fflclittty frftVrwl to ths Fhe Leaves, We Provide fiereavement Service*. T^^ tfoopj In th« 21 towns of Hw by mid-January February 1,1996 A-8 Westfield Record Christine Hill, Leo Senus to be married i Milestones Mr. and Mn. John Hill Sr. ofMassel, Massel and Vincent Esq. of Mlddletown have announced the Middtetown. engagement of their daughter, Mr. Senus is a graduate of Deviy Christine Elizabeth, to Leo Edward Institute of Technology, Columbus, Jennifer Reynolds is married Senus, son of Eleanor H. Senus Ohio, with a bachelor's degree in and the Late Leo J. Senus of West* electronic engineering and is pres- field. ently employed by Business Con- to Kenneth Curtis in church Ms. Hill is a graduate of Brook- trol Systems Cop. of Iselin as a Jennifer Maria Reynolds, daugh- ies and roses. dale Community College, lincroft, computer manager. ter of Paul and Virginia Reynolds Bridesmaids were the bride's sis- and is employed as a paralegal for A May 1997 wedding is planned. of Cranford, was married Sept 30, ters, Cynthia Reynolds and Kim- 1995, to Kenneth Andrew Curtis berly Reynolds,* both of Cranford; Jr., son of Kenneth and Patricia the bride's cousin, Laura Bolinski Curtis of Cranford. of Cranford; and Karen Green of The bride was given in marriage East Orange. by her father during wedding Mass Samantha Meseck was flower offered by Father Cafone at Seton girl Hall Immaculate Conception Chap- Daniel Curtis of Cranford was el in South Orange. best man for his brother. Ushers EAGLECUANERSSM were Victor Hujjack in of South The bride wore a traditional wed- "THE GREAT AMERICAN WAY" ding dress of Italian satin adorned Plainfleki, Bob Meseck of Brick, with beaded Alencon lace. She Dave Blackford of WestAeld and Setting the Standard for Quality wore a short veil and carried a bou- Jim Anderson of Cranford quet of lilies and roses. A reception was held at The Pal- and Service in Drycleaning Sharyn Meseck of Brick was ma- ace in Lyndhurst tron of honor. She, as well as the The bride graduated from Cran- bridesmaids, wore a hunter green ford High School in 1991 and strapless satin gown with jeweled earned her bachelor's degree in po- jacket and carried a bouquet of IU- litical science from Seton Hall Uni- versity in 1895. She is a settlement officer with Columbia National in Susan Clifford, Cranford. The bridegroom graduated from Cranford High School in 1988 and Paul Wampler is employed by Dave's Carpentry in WestfiekL He is also a volunteer AMERICAN REPERTORY BALLET plan marriage callman with Cranford Fire Depart- ment for July The couple went on a honey- moon trip to Aruba. JESSICA BROADWELL and S. SUTTON HAMILTON IV Eugene and Susan Clifford of They are living In Cranford. Madison, Wii., have announced the engagement of their daughter, U* OfNttt •M.244.7469 Jessica Broadwell, S. Sutton Hamilton Cathleen Clifford, to Paul Wampler I For Tito of Madison, Wii., ton of Rebecca planning to be wed in July ceremony Wampler of WestAeld and Jeff oin.\ Mr. and MIJ. Lawrence C. Broad* Princeton. Wampler of Princeton. FREE REGISTRATION Jjwell, of Chevy Chase, Md., for- The future bride graduated from The (Uture bride graduated from ornorly of Westlkid, have an- Westfleld High School and re-the University of Wisconsin in 1993 onaunccd the engagement of their ceived her bachelor's degree in his- and is a health and fitness special- ^VloughttT, Jessica Grace Brondwell, tory from Columbia University. ist with Nlcolet Instruments Inc. in CAlX:73lOO4244i06 1o S. Sutton Hamilton IV of Pitts- She earned her master's degree in Wisconsin. fikaNtta 'iJurBh, Pn. He is the son of Dr. and archival studies from the Univer- Her fiance graduated from West- Qranbtnlunona Mrs. S. Sutton Hamilton III ofsity of Pittsburgh and is employed field High School in 1987 and Prin- 440 Madison HtH Road as project archivist nt Oberiin Wednesday 6 PM ceton University in 1992. He Is UMIftSl (Ohio) College. computer services coordinator for Her fiance graduated from Prin- Hoty TrlnltyTulneran Church prep course the Wisconsin Amateur Sports 301 Tucker Av». ceton High School and received his Corp. of Madison, Wis. He is also Monday 7:15 PM be offered bachelor's degree in zoology from assistant football conch at Verona Duke University. He is a third year (Wis.) Area High School. medical student at the University The couple will be married in 2012 High Street [lit IICC campus of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Wedrwtaay 7 PM j* Preparation Tor the Scholastic A July wedding is planned. July. 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Life of They're in! Reilly Westfield High boys basketball team tops By James Reilly Scotch Plains to earn state tourney berth By JAMES HOLLY "We didn't run the offense well TI1E RECORD nt all in the second quarter," sakl What's next Curry. "Things broke down and w*e After four years and countless Boys weren't making the proper deci- for Westfleld hours in the gym, working to com- sions with the ball. That led tp pete in the hotly-contested world of Basketball turnovers." football? Watchung Conference basketball, it Smelling victory, the Blue Devils all came down to this. turned up the defensive heat arjd That loud thud you heard The Westfield High boys basket- routed the Raiders in the second Sunday night, when Barry ball team traveled to face local rough season, the victory was still half en route to the win. Forwarid Switzer shook off the 800- rival Scotch Plains-Fanwood High sweet. John Faggins led the WcstfleU "pound gorilla on his bade, sig* Tuesday, knowing a victory would "Scotch Plains is a young team, scorers with 16 points, while center nailed the end of one football clinch a state tournament berth but you still have to go out and Matt Brotherton added 11 'coach controversy. which had eluded the current crop play well to win in this con- swingmon Jason Yarusi chipped i *' Now on to more serious mat- of Blue Devils. ference," said WHS Head Coach with 10. The Raiders were led ters. What's next for Westfleld "We always get up a little bit Stew Carey. "We didn't play a con- point guard Tom Walsh with more for the Scotch Plains games, sistent game, but we were good and Kyle Epps with five. , High football? 1 The knee-jerk response because of the rivalry,* said Blue enough to win, and new we've "Our press ended up wearinfc Devil point guard Brian Ciem- qualified for the states. It feels them down, which is what tapper* would be: Trouble. With a capi- good, and I'm very proud of the tal T. niecki. "But this time there was to young, inexperienced teams/* even more incentive and we guys. Now the important thing to As Jim Benedict and his sin- said Carey. "Johnny Faggiii couldn't wait to get on the court." remember is we're not content played very well for us, running gle-wing offense Qy down to That enthusiasm was clearly evi- with reaching this goal. It's nice, the floor and working the boards. Rutgers, the Blue Devil gridiron dent as Westfield drilled the Raid- but now that we're in, we want to And Mntt Brotherton was a rail program is temporarily ground- ers 63-32 to ensure a state tourney do some damage." presence in limited time. He and ed. The search is on for a new appearance and satisfy a hungry Both teams started slowly as the Ciemniecki are the glue to this coach, and most likely, an en- group of players. score was tied at 8-8 alter one team. They work so hard that it tirely new offensive system, for "My sophomore year we missed quarter of play, but a determined gets the other guys going." the second time in just three making the states by one game, Blue Devil press — and perhaps a Brotherton played only 15 min- years. and last year we never really got less nervous squad — took a com- utes as his sore knee is still a point When Benedict was lured to close," said Ciemniecki. "But most manding 15-point lead at the half. of concern for the Blue Devils, but Westfield from his highly- of our team is back from last year "No doubt, the guys were tight at his competitive fire always adds a successful coaching perch at and now we're reaping the benefits the beginning and I think the spark to the Westfleld lineup. Summit, the Blue Devil faithful of a tough season. We took some states had a lot to do with it," said "Matt is such a hard worker and enthusiastically embraced his lumps last year, but we got a lot of Carey. "But once we loosened up intelligent player that we want to single-wing oflense in the experience and now it's paying and started to press, things started try and bring him along slowly so hopes of attaining similar glory MJGUSTO P. MENE2ES/THE RECORD off." to turn our way." we'll have him in the counties and For whatever reason, it never WasMaM's Matt Brofharton (ten) hm helped the Blue Devils The Blue Devil record (frfl) cer- Raider forward Edwin Curry be- states," said Carey. "In the mean- materialized. •am a barth Wi tha atatt tournament, which begins In late tainly reflects that, and although moaned the lack of offensive ex- time we still need to go out and Scotch Plains (3-10) is enduring a ecution in the second stanza win ballgames." Benedict compiled a 7-11 Fabruary. record in his two seasons at Westfleld and then moved on to greener pastures in Piscataway, leaving behind a group of play' Sweet revenge era who worked tirelessly for two years trying to master the intricacies of the single-wing. Lady Raider press topples In short, according to the 'glass-is-half-cmpty crowd, the Westfield in hoops rematch Benedict era was a washout But a sober, thoughtful look •jy WasJUt Homm. "I believe the girls worked very well as a unit and did exactly at the facts suggests otherwise TtUM&ORD jln fact, the more you look at what they were supposed to do to -the situation, the less grim "" *Thafovertime kws seams Uke a •top Westfleld." long time ago. looks. Lori Watkins and Ann Keegan Earlier in the season, the West- were their normal selves when the "Jim leaving isn't a great fleld High School girls basketball Raiders had the ball. Watktns, the thing for our program,'' said team toppled Scotch Plains- senior center, had 29 points, 11 re- Westfield High Athletic Director Fanwood in overtime. It was a sur- bounds, and five steals in a domi- Ed Tmnchlna. "But Is It devas- prising result considering the num- nant effort in the pivot. tating? No way. We've got a ber of talented players on the Raid- "Lori was just sensational — she great group of assistant coaches ers' roster. really owned the middle in this and • volunteers all the way The result was decidedly differ- game," said Homm. "She's been down the line. We've also got a ent Tuesday afternoon at WestflekL consistent all year and she re-ally freshman team coming off a 7-2 The Raiders jumped out to s 164 had some big numbers in this " season in the Watchung Con- lead in the Arst quarter and went game." on to rout Westfleld 63-29. ference, which is a great ac- "We played the same defense we 'it just seemed like Westfleld hit did the first time against Wat kins complishment Phis, we just re-, everything they shot the first time instituted the eighth grade — and the result was a lot differ- we played them — and we didn't ent," said Hauser "Watkins is a team last year and over 40 kids play especially well on the defen- tried out for the team. much better player right now. sive end of the court." said Scotch She's more aggressive and she just AUQUSTO P. MCNETES/THC KCMD "We had a down cycle in the Plain* Head Coach Brian Homm. took the ball right at our center Westfleld senior co-capta)n Jon Jones will swim the MO freestyle In Saturday's Union County number of kids coming out for "I think both variables were the exact opposite this time around and beat her many times." Championships at Elizabeth High. football the past few years, but Keegan also had the numbers in that seems to be getting better/ Westfleld didn't shoot the ball very well and our defensive intensity this contest. The senior mulli sport he added. "We've got a great athlete had IB points, six relxHimta, stadium and facilities, and most and execution has really picked up." four assists and five steal:!. importantly, we have a terrific The Raiders were trapping all The Blue Devils have fallen The streak group of kids in Westfleld. To over the half-court against the Blue upon hard times as their C 10 me, that's a real good situa- Devils. record indicates. tion." "They Just waited tor us to come "I talked to the girls after the Westfield High boys swim team goes for , But what about the fact the across half-court and then they game and they said they want to kids have been training in the trapped," said Westfteld Head simplify some things we do," Raid •ingle wing offense for two Coach Kathy Hauser. "We couldn't Hauser. "It seemed to me they 40th consecutive Union County crown r years, and the odds of the new handle the trap at all. We made were grouping what we were doinii 200 frccHtyle and 100 backstrokt, coach employing that offense bail passes, took bod shots and tot In practice — but if they wnnt to By JAMES MNJ.Y their defense control the game." simplify we'll go buck to the dmw "Wu'vo got 15 kld« entered and 1 are about as long as Jerry t>x[Ht-t all 19 to pluco," Raid John- Jones' acceptance speech? "We trapped up high and we Ing board and try to flu u re HSCHOOL trapped in the comers," said thing out." As the Wwrtfleld High boys swim son, who Nwnm on th« 19(13 BltM "To tell you ths truth, what team pivpnrt'B to defend Its Union \~HM\ county championnhlpsquatl we teach the kids la blocking County chauiipiofishlp Bntunltiy, Swiitiming "The guys should rmtlly b» up to and tackling - the fundamen- the Mlim Devlin art- fit?ilnH n little the chnllcntft?. We've not St. Jo- tals." said Bob HUd, coach of Westfield Rr|)h'» <"«unijid up und the itatt p in County Meet plnyoffk wjon, tmt thin In a tfoldsp Uie eighth-graders since 1070 'Uw utnim* of thin preBBtirt* Isn't oi)portunlty to \M\ a part of sonwf- encompassing the regimes of no much from the competition — Snturday, 2:30 p.m. thing H|M>). HU-vo fkhmi since I've been hers. The kJds "llw hist llmo Westftald didn't •ihovikl i'|uillcnj 2(M) iiwll ('70), I'mil llciily C7») t.'hrlii Mac we had thif year ran the single win (hi> county mwl, KIVIH hnrln'l vblunl fnwlli«y, ( Kiuldfii l'i\U) nnd Dunlri lli>rU» rvrn MH-orelfd n riutntxT one I/rhrMT in n wnlor cofiiptnln wing, but that's Just ttm assign Cti:i) nro Jii«t n few of the gt moid yrl," fsukl WIIM Co Mont I nnil DIM (IcrcndlnH 100 nulli'illy menu and plays. That's not Bwlrnrnr-rs lli<itivt>tnt'nt in thf> In U'titn. ii|> to win " hnrd ami l«irn tlw proper tio'iH #'(i n llttlo heavier. No one Hut UII< morlriK powrr liin-nn'l skills. When the kkls get to wmili In IM< nit tlio U'nin Unit Mop Ihi'iv as th«» Viimitwl WPBU1»'I<1 TICAM high school yeni can teach them Iw'filtM tht* nttvnk, I c«