The Westfield— Serving the Town Since 1890 — Leader

USPS 680020 Published OUR 108th YEAR – ISSUE NO. 09-99 Periodical – Postage Paid at Westfield, N.J. Thursday, March 4, 1999 Every Thursday 232-4407 FIFTY CENTS DWC Hosts State Main Street Conference; BOE Budget Slated Nine Municipal Programs are Represented For Introduction By KIMBERLY A. BROADWELL existed before the DWC was formed. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader According to Westfield Mayor Maintaining a working relation- Jardim one of the many successes of On Tues., March 23 ship with both municipal and busi- the town’s downtown improvements ness leaders was emphasized last is the level of commitment and coop- week during a two-day downtown eration from the Chamber of Com- By MICHELLE H. LePOIDEVIN training and the lease of 110 comput- development conference in merce, the DWC, the Town Council Specially Written for The Westfield Leader ers and 22 printers. Westfield. and other appointed town boards, During its Tuesday, March 2, regu- Due to the new language arts cur- The conference, which was hosted such as the Planning Board, Board of lar meeting, the Westfield Board of riculum in the intermediate schools by the Downtown Westfield Corpo- Adjustment and Architectural Re- Education gave the green light to the (see related story, page 3), 56 desks, ration (DWC) February 25 and 26, view Board. components of a $53,460,623 tenta- 12 display carts, 12 monitors, in- was part of the quarterly meetings The mayor also told the group that tive school budget for 1999-2000. service training, and the lease of 68 that Main Street New Jersey holds “the key to a successful downtown is Voters will determine the final ap- computers and 14 printers will be for municipalities interested in de- having a parking facility or struc- proval of the budget on Tuesday, required. These components will veloping their downtowns. ture” and stated that the next priority April 20, when they go to the polls carry a $96,261 price tag. Representatives from municipali- for the town council was parking. He for the school board election. The World Language Curriculum ties throughout the state attended explained that the project under con- As it stands, the proposed budget will necessitate new textbooks for the conference, which was held at sideration includes a new structure will mean a tax increase of $122.69 Spanish instruction for second and the new Town Bank of Westfield. or facility and improvements to sur- on the average home assessed at sixth grade students and French in- Main Street New Jersey is a state face lots. $174,000. Therefore, the approxi- struction for sixth and eighth grade organization that assists munici- The Mayor went on to suggest to mate tax rate would increase by 2.63. students. These textbooks will ac- palities in downtown revitalization the group that when they look for Board Member and Chair of the count for $31,668 of the proposed efforts. There are 12 “active” New support of change in their towns that Kimberly A. Broadwell for The Westfield Leader Finance Committee Susan L. budget. ANNUAL CONFERENCE...Attending last week’s Main Street New Jersey Jersey municipalities in the state they remember to “be extremely sen- Jacobson, reported that the budget is For $37,474, improved health text- conference were Jef R. Buehler, representing Main Street New Jersey; approximately $204,000, or 3 per- group, including the town of sitive to what has been going on in Downtown Westfield Corporation Chairman Joseph Spector; Mayor Thomas books for elementary and intermedi- Westfield. the past” and to keep “a deep and C. Jardim, and Joshua Bloom, Senior Program Associate with the National cent, under the state cap. ate students will become available, Similar Main Street organiza- profound respect for the history” of Main Street Center in Boston, Massachusetts. On Tuesday, March 23, the school while new fine arts/music and lan- tions exist in states throughout the these towns. board will host a special meeting to guage arts/novels textbooks will be U.S., and there is Boston-based Mr. Spector accredited the success quality of life issues, you can’t miss conference. field questions from residents and set for intermediate students for National Main Street group. of the DWC to “keeping the vision with that.” Main Street program directors parents regarding the elements of the $29,315. During the conference, sched- fresh, keeping the plan updated and The conference also consisted of a from Bridgeton, Engelwood, budget. The need for an increase in person- uled speakers on the topic of “team- keeping the people excited to what is presentation made by Eleanor Gosse, Hacketts-town, Hammontown, When the tentative budget was nel was also reflected in the tentative work” included Mayor Thomas C. going on.” of EBG Marketing, on Visual Mer- Lawrence-ville, Merchantville, presented at the February 16 regular budget. Jardim; DWC Chairman Joseph Mr. Newell added that he was chandising; Jef Buehler from Main South Orange and Woodbury were board meeting, Mrs. Jacobson stated Additional World Language in- Spector; Westfield Area Chamber “proud of where Westfield is going.” Street New Jersey on Main Street represented at last week’s meet- that budget discussions leading up to structors, health and industrial arts of Commerce Executive Director Peter Beronio, Executive Director state and national updates; and Joshua ing. the crafting of the budget were “in- teachers, resource room teachers, Debbie Schmidt; volunteer on the for the Engelwood Main Street Bloom from the National Main Street In addition to the Main Street depth, profitable and informative.” aides and computer technicians will DWC Design Committee and pri- project, stated: “I have watched the Center in Boston. program, Engelwood also has an She also called the budget “very rea- require a cost of $499,600. vate lighting consultant Robert L. evolution of the changes in Westfield A tour of the new Westfield An- improvement district. Its program, sonable.” Capital projects, with a final price Newell; and, Michelle Picou, origi- from the ground up and it is a place tiques Center, located next door to however, serves as sort of the eco- One element of the budget includes tag of $536,000, have also been rep- nating Executive Director for where all our towns want to go. When the bank, and a walking tour of Down- nomic development department, the computer initiative for four sec- resented in the budget. These projects Westfield Mainstreet, the group that an entire town is concerned with town Westfield, also was part of the CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 tions of fifth grade students. include roof repair at Jefferson El- At a cost of $28,715, twenty desks, ementary and a new bell and inter- four carts, four monitors, in-service com system at Washington Elemen- MINDOWASKIN PARK OVERLOOK APPROVED training, and the lease of 20 comput- tary. ers and four printers will become Partial roof repair at Edison Inter- available to students. mediate and an upgrade in heat con- Council Agrees to Buy A computer initiative for 22 sec- trols at Roosevelt Intermediate and tions of fourth grade students will floor tile replacement with a new air incur an expense of $139,117. This conditioner for the nurse’s suite are One, Not Two Pumpers initiative will include 110 desks, 22 additional capital projects included display carts, 22 monitors, in-service CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 For Fire Department Town, Westfield America By PAUL J. PEYTON Second Ward. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader Mr. Gruba noted that a suction While the Mindowaskin Park over- pump, which enables firefighters to To Discuss Ad Strategies look repair project made the final cut hook the hose from the truck into fire for capital improvement projects in hydrants, is not operating on the By MICHELLE H. LePOIDEVIN Marcus, and Lord and Taylor. the 1999 Westfield municipal bud- 1978 model pumper truck, which is Specially Written for The Westfield Leader A representative from Westfield get, the town’s fire department will housed at the south side fire house on It was the holiday season when America has reported that the have to get by with one new fire Central Avenue. most Westfielders first heard the ad- rebranding of the Garden State Plaza pumper instead of two, as fire offi- “I see this clearly as a safety issue,” vertisement, “Westfield – It’s a Won- in Paramus to “Westfield cials had sought. said Councilman. Gruba. “They are derful Town!” jingling over their ra- Shoppingtown – Garden State Plaza” The Town Council approved the telling us they need both trucks. When dios and televisions. Residents knew is currently in the works. Courtesy of Westfield Rotary Club for The Westfield Leader $3.2 million capital budget Tuesday it comes to safety, I don’t think we it was a wonderful town but won- Rebranding – which is the coined PANCAKES ANYONE?...These youngsters were some of the many night. A total of $1.7 million will be should screw around.” dered when Westfield started such a phrase for renaming malls to im- Westfielders who attended last year’s Rotary Club “Pancake Breakfast.” supported in this year’s budget Third Ward Councilman John J. catchy ad campaign. prove sales and real estate trading in This year’s event will be this Saturday, March 6, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., at The campaign actually belongs to Westfield High School. through revenue raised via local prop- Walsh disagreed, adding that “the the United States, is causing confu- erty taxes, with another $453,000 credibility of suddenly needing two Westfield America, Inc., an Austra- sion in Westfield because residents coming through state and county trucks as a safety issue just over- lian-owned mall development cor- fear that the town’s cherished name funding, and another $899,000 whelms me...Why wasn’t this brought poration that has been using is becoming yet another coined Rotary Club Readies through the issuance of bonds. up before?” “Westfield Shoppingtowns” as the phrase. moniker for their shopping centers. The council is expected to finalize He noted the town spent $60,000 CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 its proposed spending plan this Mon- just three years ago to repair one of Westfield America owns separate Pancake Meal to Raise day night, March 8, in preparation the trucks, money which Mr. Gruba department store properties and other for introduction later this month. admitted “was not well spent.” real estate. With approximately 35 Council discussions will now focus “We are at the point of diminishing regional shopping centers and three Four Seek on the operational side of the budget, returns,” noted Second Ward Coun- power centers, the corporation leases Funds for Scholarships including town employee salaries and cilman Matthew P. Albano. its property to over 4,800 retail stores. benefits, as well as costs associated Fourth Ward Councilman According to Kate Adams of By KIM KINTER years, enjoys coming every year just with the Municipal Building on East Lawrence A. Goldman noted that Westfield Corporation, Inc., a power Open Seats Specially Written for The Westfield Leader to catch up with old friends and Broad Street and the Public Works while he “doesn’t want to do any- center is “a collection of big box/ Scramble 16 cases of eggs, fry 18 colleagues. Building on North Avenue. thing to compromise safety, I’m not discount department stores/category cases of sausage and griddle 50 boxes “You see a lot of your neighbors,” A proposed budget of $23.6 mil- going to accept it (the purchase of killer stores, sometimes including a On BOE of pancake batter, and what do you he said. “It has kind of a small town lion, up $754,000 over 1998, was two trucks) at face value.” supermarket, and generally in the get? The Rotary Club of Westfield feel to it. It is a big event here.” unveiled by officials in January. He said both trucks were only used 250,000 to 500,000 square foot range. hopes that it’s a recipe for success for “We get a lot of community sup- Looking to get the most bang for at fire scenes “a handful of times” in According to the corporation’s web By MICHELLE H. LePOIDEVIN the 33rd annual “Pancake Day” this port, from the parents of high school site, retail customers made 270 mil- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader their buck, the town will purchase 1998. The fire department has a fleet Board Members Annemarie Puleio Saturday, March 6. kids who’ve been awarded scholar- $1.2 million in new equipment of 12 trucks. lion visits in 1997-1998 to the shop- The event, which begins at 8 a.m. ships to high school kids themselves,” ping centers owned by Westfield of Kimball Turn and Arlene Gardner through the Union County Improve- Both Councilman Goldman and of Carleton Road have announced and continues until 2 p.m. in the Dr. Hart added. ment Authority’s 1999 lease program. Mayor Thomas C. Jardim said they America. Westfield High School cafeteria, is Grant Buttermore, who has helped The Westfield Group in Australia they will seek reelection to the Through this program, the town would prefer some sort of shared Westfield Board of Education. an annual local favorite that draws with the pancake breakfast every year will purchase $412,000 in new trucks services program, with surrounding also owns Westfield Holdings Lim- and feeds thousands from through- since it first began in 1967, com- ited which manages all of the shop- Genevieve Weber of Barchester Way including dump trucks and front end towns to back up the town’s fleet of and William Wallace of Warren Street out the community. mented that the event has grown and loaders. Also, included will be one fire apparatus. ping centers worldwide. Another Proceeds from “Pancake Day” are changed throughout the years, and subsidiary, Westfield Trust holds eq- have declared that they are seeking new fire pumper with a price tag of “I’m comfortable that in any par- election as well. added to the Rotary Foundation’s “now many people come hoping to $350,000, and a fire communica- ticular situation, there is adequate uity interests in the majority of the scholarship fund, which every year see one another and hear what’s go- shopping centers in Australia. The candidates are competing for tions system in the amount of coverage (for the town),” said Mr. three available seats on the board. awards numerous college scholar- ing on.” $135,000. Goldman. Westfield America Trust, which is ships to Westfield High School stu- As in the past, pancakes, eggs, also part of the Westfield Group, Susan L. Jacobson, a 12-year mem- Town Administrator Edward A. Mr. Gottko noted that the two older ber and former President of the board, dents. sausage, juice, coffee and tea will be Gottko noted that through the county pumpers are used as backup vehicles owns 50.8 percent of Westfield “It has become a real community available in one of the two high school America. Finally, Westfield America announced that she will not seek a program, Westfield will make an- for the new engines. Last week, the fifth term. event,” said Dr. D. Michael Hart, cafeterias, where numerous local nual lease payments in the amount of 1976 pumper, housed at the fire head- owns equity interests in the majority President of the Rotary Foundation. choruses, bands and orchestras will of shopping centers in the United Both Mrs. Puleio and Mrs. Gardner a quarter of a million dollars starting quarters on North Avenue, required a are currently wrapping up their inau- The event usually draws many lo- provide entertainment. Also new on next year. $5,000 repair job when its transmis- States. cal politicians, including the mayor the menu this year will be cereal, The corporation operates 20 malls gural terms on the school board. While department officials said sion broke on the way to a fire on Mrs. Puleio, who has served a three- and Town Council members, along bagels and fruit. they are in need of two new pumpers, First Street. in California; six in Missouri, four in with some state assemblymen, Dr. Nearby in a second high school Connecticut, three in Maryland, and year term as the chairperson of the some council members argued that After nearly two hours of discus- board’s Long Range Planning Com- Hart pointed out. He added that his cafeteria will be a children’s fair. they could not justify a $750,000 sion Tuesday night, council mem- one mall each in Colorado, New York, aunt, who resides in Westfield and This is the second year for the fair, North Carolina and Washington. mittee, told The Westfield Leader expenditure this year, even if it is bers agreed to fund Mindowaskin that, if re-elected, she anticipates fol- worked for the school district for CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 through the county program. Park to the tune of $125,000, with With nearly 289 specialty stores, the Garden State Plaza, which opened lowing through with the work of the INDEX “We’re probably throwing good $25,000 of the amount anticipated Strategic Plan. INDEX money after bad” by maintaining the from donations and other funds gen- last fall as a Westfield America shop- Community Editorial ...... Page 4 Religious ...... Page 9 ping mall, features familiar depart- “I’m looking forward to a term 1976 and 1978 model year pumpers, erated by the Friends of Mindowaskin that will begin to see the implementa- News ...... Page 16 Mountainside Page 3 Social ...... Page 6 said Finance Committee Chairman Park. ment stores such as Macy’s, County ...... Page 2 Sports ...... Page 11 Obituary ...... Page 8 James J. Gruba, who represents the CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 Nordstrom, JcPenny, Neiman CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK Page 10 Thursday, March 4, 1999 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Town, Westfield America School Budget Approved WESTFIELD POLICE BLOTTER To Discuss Ad Strategies For Introduction on Mar. 23 MONDAY, FEBRUARY 22 were subsequently found on the door to CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 • A Fanwood resident reported that the office. $200 was stolen from his wallet, which • The manager of an East Broad Street In a description of “rebranding” pro- of the DWC, stated that he thinks that in the cost. istration and maintenance costs. had been stored in a locker at a local store reported that four baseball jerseys vided by Ms. Adams, “Westfield is able present negotiations, which are allowing The major revenue components of Dr. Foley and the board have ex- recreation facility. Police said there were valued at $240 were stolen sometime to achieve synergies in leasing, manage- open discussion between the Town of the budget are 88 percent, or $47 tended the invitation to residents and no signs of forced entry on the locker. during the day. There are no suspects in ment and marketing by utilizing its Westfield and Westfield America, are TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 23 the case. brand.” “positive.” million tax levy; 7 percent or $3.6 organizations in which they would million state aid; 3 percent or $1.6 • Rasheem A. Moore, 20, of Westfield SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 28 The statement continued, “Westfield’s However, Mr. LaPlace revealed that devise and present special budget • A woman reported the theft of an million free balance; and 2 percent of discussions. was charged with possession of three mission is to make its brand name stand he has received many telephone calls and bags of suspected heroin, authorities said. anniversary band valued at $600 from for the very best shopping in town. The letters from residents who stated that $1 million miscellaneous. The Parent Teacher Organizations The bags were recovered during a police her room at a local motel. goal of each Westfield Shoppingtown is they were confused by the “Westfield According to Robert Berman, of schools district-wide will convene search after Moore was arrested on a • A Plainfield man collecting money to be the Main Street of the community Shoppingtown” advertisements. Board Secretary and Business Ad- during March and April to hold open contempt of court warrant issued by the for an area newspaper reported being and to make each and every trip to the “It is causing our customers confusion ministrator, the revenue components public meetings to examine the bud- Roselle Municipal Court. harassed by a Ripley Place resident, who mall easy, pleasant and fun for the whole and our potential customers confusion,” would be “two-fold.” Moore, who was being held on $750 allegedly responded with profanity when family.” he observed. get. He noted that the interest rate would Mrs. Jacobson reported that the bail, was subsequently transported to the the victim came to his house. No charges According to Fourth Ward Council- Pat Healy of Westfield Corporation Union County Jail. have been filed in connection with the man Lawrence A. Goldman, “We in told The Westfield Leader that she be- drop, but the funds and the recently Finance Committee will meet during case, authorities said. approved $11.7 million bond would THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 25 Westfield like to think of ourselves as a lieves adding the “Westfield this week to prepare an informa- • Police received a report that a gray • A Kimball Avenue resident reported shopping town,” stated Mr. Goldman, Shoppingtown” label to shopping cen- earn less than 5 percent. tional presentation for public view- suitcase containing approximately that the windshield on his motor vehicle adding that the image of a mall in North- ters offers customers the “consistency A recent budget report also indi- ing on TV-36. $10,000 in jewelry was stolen after it was shattered. ern New Jersey does not mirror the proper and a level of customer service and qual- cated that 66 percent of these compo- Voters will have the opportunity to was left unattended beside a vehicle on MONDAY, MARCH 1 representation of a small shopping area ity” that they would come to expect with nents are derived from instruction, Saint Marks Avenue. • A Westfield woman reported an in- the Westfield Shoppingtown name. vote on the budget from 2 to 9 p.m. on such as Westfield. while 34 percent account for admin- April 20. SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 27 cident of theft by deception, saying she “Westfield America has taken the She stated that the parent company in • A Hawthorn Drive resident reported gave a $500 check to a chimney service position that because their target shop- Australia has been successfully branding that two ice show tickets, valued at $150, the second week of February for work to ping area is in the Northern New Jersey malls and shopping centers for “a num- were stolen from her residence. be done. area and not in the Westfield vicinity, ber of years,” and are the largest mall • A woman at an Elm Street office Since then, she told authorities, she their advertising is not confusing to operators in Australia. DWC Hosts Main Street reported finding a man outside the door has been unable to contact anyone from Westfield,” he stated. Regarding how the Garden State Plaza to the building holding a screwdriver in the service to discuss work which was “It infringes upon our long-term self- would be affected by the new moniker, an apparent burglary attempt. not completed. image as a small town for shopping,” the Ms. Healy confirmed that Westfield Cor- Conference at Town Bank The suspect, described as white and • A South Euclid Avenue resident Councilman added. poration expects customers to travel approximately 60 years of age, fled upon reported that someone damaged the wind- According to Mr. Goldman, the possi- within a 5-mile radius to do their shop- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 being discovered, police said. Pry marks shield of her 1994 Jeep. bility of counteracting the radio and tele- ping with a maximum of a 20-minute vision spots for Westfield Shoppingtowns drive. Therefore, the Garden State Plaza with its director a municipal em- ploy a full-time project manager with would be dependent upon the fact that would not be in the radius for Westfield ployee. an adequate operating budget for a WESTFIELD Downtown Westfield Corporation shoppers. Westfield’s DWC is a separate pro- minimum of three years and historic (DWC) does not have the financial re- She reported that an independent firm sources for such a campaign. from Westfield Corporation conducted a gram, which is supported through a architectural resources in a defined FIRE BLOTTER First Ward Councilman Gregory S. formal survey of 500 shoppers in the tax assessment on properties within downtown commercial area. McDermott observed that a legal battle Town of Westfield and the Garden State the borders of the improvement dis- Towns in the Main Street program would be “almost impossible,” citing Plaza which reflected that there should trict. receive services provided free of MONDAY, FEBRUARY 22 dence Road – unintentional alarm. that the cost would not only be a tremen- not be any confusion between the two In addition, directors who serve on charge to the community by means of • Ten hundred block of Columbus • Two hundred block of Canterbury Road – oil burner malfunction. dous undertaking, but would conflict with venues. Westfield’s SID board, known as the architectural design assistance, year- Avenue – unintentional alarm. the town’s responsibility to the taxpay- “There was no overlap in terms of the • One hundred block of Park Street – • One hundred block of Quimby Street DWC, are appointed by the Mayor end assessment visits, a resource team smoke scare. – system malfunction. ers. shoppers that were polled,” Ms. Healy and Town Council. visit, goals and objectives workshops He stated that Westfield America con- noted. • Three hundred block of First Street • One hundred block of Elm Street – ducted a survey which revealed that “Shoppers are pretty savvy,” and would Other Main Street New Jersey par- and project manager hiring assis- – structure fire. smoke and odor removal. most shoppers would not travel beyond not find it confusing to separate the Gar- ticipants who were absent from the tance and training. No state or fed- TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 23 • Two hundred block of Prospect 10 to 15 minutes to patronize a shop- den State Plaza in Paramus to the “vil- conference include, Trenton, West eral money is awarded. • Five hundred block of Forest Avenue Street – good intent call. ping mall. This would mean that lage-type atmosphere” of the Town of Orange and Wildwood. According to Michael LaPlace, – carbon monoxide detector activation. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 25 Westfielders would not traditionally turn Westfield, according to Ms. Healy. • Eight hundred block of Grant Av- • Four hundred block of Springfield According to Mr. Bloom, Senior executive director of DWC, Westfield Avenue – vehicle fire. to the Garden State Plaza for purchases, She was also pleased to report that became a member of the Main Street enue – lock out. Program Associate from the National • Seven hundred block of Lawrence • Seven hundred block of Cranford but instead to The Mall at Short Hills, current negotiations and discussions be- Main Street Program, the applica- Program in 1993 under the direction Livingston Mall, Woodbridge Center, tween Westfield America and the town Avenue – system malfunction. Avenue – smoke scare. or Menlo Park Mall. have been “very amicable.” tion process is open to any town that of Mrs. Picou. • Seven hundred block of Lawrence • Six hundred block of Central Av- He also noted that Westfield America Dave Sutter of the SID observed that wishes to apply, and meets the crite- Subsequently, in 1996 the Westfield Avenue – system malfunction. enue – service call. has opted for a “neighbor friendly” solu- cooperation between the two entities ria, but becoming a member of a Town Council created a special im- • Three hundred block of Clark Street FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 26 tion – working with Westfield town offi- would be beneficial. Main Street Program is competitive. provement district through a town – system malfunction. • Eight hundred block of South Av- cials to consider new advertising strate- “Let’s see if we can work coopera- Eligibility criteria includes: a sea- ordinance. WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 24 enue – good intent call. • Nine hundred block of Boulevard – gies and alternatives. tively with Westfield Shoppingtowns,” sonal year-round population between Mr. La Place became the Executive • Seven hundred block of First Street Michael LaPlace, Executive Director he stated. – carbon monoxide detector activation. wire down. 4,000-50,000, a commitment to em- Director in 1997. • Five hundred block of North Av- SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 27 enue East – brush fire. Two hundred block of Grove Street – • One hundred block of New Provi- gas odor investigation. Rotary Club to Hold Annual Four Seek Open Seats Council Agrees to Buy One Pancake Day Fundraiser On Board of Education CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Pumper for Fire Department and it has been expanded. • Sharps & Flats from Roosevelt In- tion of some of the important strate- ations and budget tasks. termediate School at 8:45 a.m. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 “We wanted to get the young children gies that the community laid out for Ms. Weber, who resides in the area more involved,” said Rotarian Debra • Jazz Band from Roosevelt Interme- Mayor Jardim, though, reluctantly The remainder will be paid through us through the Strategic Plan,” Mrs. of Franklin Elementary School, at- Feldman, who has been organizing the diate School at 9:15 a.m. accepted the council’s decision. He either state or county aid or by assess- fair the last six months. “The children • String Orchestra from Roosevelt Puleio commented. tended Westfield Public Schools for wanted the town to pick up only 10 years. ments on property owners. eat, and then it’s nice to have something Intermediate School at 9:45 a.m. She stated that she strives to focus $50,000 of the cost, with the Friends To support these improvements, for them to do.” • Jazz Band from Edison Intermedi- on the next phase of enrollment is- The youngest candidate in her early raising the remainder of the funds. This year’s fair will include a ate School at 10:20 a.m. 20s, Ms. Weber graduated Westfield the town has included $100,000 for a sues, specifically how increases in The council also agreed to repair new sidewalk repair program. The MoonWalk ride, carnival games, a golf • Washington Rock Girl Scout Cho- High School in 1994. She studied enrollment will flow through the in- work at the municipal parking lot town will pick up half of the cost, game, removable tattoos and age-appro- rus at 11 a.m. Japanese and International Business priate prizes that Ms. Feldman said were • Westfield Community Band, Dixie termediate schools and the high located behind the Rialto Theatre, with residents assessed for the re- carefully chosen by her 10-year-old All-Stars at 11:30 a.m. school. at Georgetown before graduating in the lot in front of the train station on mainder of the tab. nephew. • Jazz Band from the New Jersey Mrs. Puleio, who resides in the 1998. North Avenue, and the lot behind At the start of Tuesday’s meeting, The operator of the MoonWalk ride is Workshop for the Arts at 12:30 p.m. Wilson Elementary School area, re- She reported that she would like to businesses on North Avenue at a cost the council appointed to the DWC also a disk jockey, and will be entertain- • Music Studio Chamber Orchestra vealed that she hopes the academic be a part of a group that “maintains of $175,000. Board of Directors Marlene Perez- ing the youngsters with music. There from the New Jersey Workshop for the programs will not be compromised excellence” in education and she A project to combine municipal Santalla of Poppyfields on Elm Street, will be a $3 charge for the MoonWalk, Arts at 1:15 p.m. by the “enrollment boom.” would like to concentrate on the im- lots on Elm and Prospect Streets, but all other children’s games and events Because the pancake breakfast is the local goldsmith and jeweler Thomas While reviewing her three years portance of the youth for the future. slated to cost $125,000, was also D. Cherin, and Sherry Cronin, a will be free. main fundraiser for the Rotary’s Schol- Ms. Weber observed that she is In addition to the children’s fair, cos- arship fund and it is so important to the on the school board, Mrs. Gardner included in the budget. member of the DWC Design Com- tumed characters will be traveling from club, every Rotarian who can is ex- noted that many goals have been pleased with the implementation of Improvements at and around the mittee who is employed as Director table to table in the main eating area. pected to work at the event. accomplished and that she would the foreign language instruction in Central Avenue underpass, includ- of Project Management for the Pru- And Moto Photo, a local business, is The Rotary is an organization made like to see all of the programs and the elementary schools, as well as the ing additional street lighting, con- dential Insurance Company in New- donating its services in cooperation with up of professional men and women work- projects implemented by the board establishment of computer technol- crete pedestrian crosswalk pavers, ark. They will fill vacancies on the the Westfield Police Department, by ing as volunteers to improve the quality carried out to their fruition. ogy. information kiosks and directional board. photographing and fingerprinting of life in their communities. There are Revising the policy manual, a feat Ms. Weber is employed by Lucent signage, along with benches and bike DWC Board of Directors Chair- youngsters. This gives parents a perma- 181 members in the Westfield group. which has not been tackled in 15 Technologies in Warren as a Sales racks, at a total cost of $40,000, were nent and sound identification of their During the 1998 pancake breakfast, man Joseph Spector was re-appointed children. the Westfield Rotary made $14,000, of years, is one important goal for Mrs. Planner for the Asia Pacific region. approved as sought by the Down- for a two-year term. Ms. Cronin and Throughout the event, an artist will which $10,000 was profit. The money Gardner, as well as maintaining a Each full school board term lasts town Westfield Corporation (DWC). Ms. Perez-Santalla were named to be making character drawings. There was added to the Foundation’s coffer, challenging and innovative curricu- for three years. School board elec- The town plans to seek funding three-term terms. Mr. Cherin will also will be an art and bake sale, as well which last year was able to award 49 lum in the middle schools. tions will be held on Tuesday, through a new grant program for serve for two years. as a 50-50 drawing. And for the truly scholarships totaling $85,000. Mrs. Gardner who resides in the April 20. downtowns that is being offered by weary, “chair massages” will be avail- Making money available to local stu- neighborhood of Tamaques Elemen- Citizens who are not registered to the Union County Board of Chosen Rutgers Cooperative able. dents for college was begun by the vote have until Monday, March 22, Freeholders, officials noted. Westfield Rotary in 1922, Dr. Hart said. tary School, noted that while the The first Rotarian Pancake Breakfast school board was once perceived as to become eligible to cast their bal- The construction of a restroom at Sets Spring Craft Show was held in 1967. Prior to that, the At that time, the group established a Gumbert Park was pulled from the Westfield Rotary Club tried a variety of student loan program, but in 1954 be- that of a “rubber stamp” process, she lots in this year’s school board elec- WESTFIELD – Rutgers Coopera- yearly fundraisers to support its Schol- gan making scholarships available in- believes it now has a positive impact. tions. 1999 budget and instead will be paid tive Extension of Union County has arship Fund. stead. Mr. Wallace, who resides in the To become a registered voter, an for by 1998 county “Project Pocket announced that the Seventh Annual “We tried the pancake breakfast and Mayor Thomas C. Jardim, in fact, has McKinley Elementary School area, individual must be at least 18 years of Park” funds of $70,000, which will Breath of Spring Craft Show will be it took off right from the start,” stated issued a proclamation declaring the week has served on the Citizens Advisory age, be a United States citizen, and be split between the town and the held on Saturday, March 20, from 10 Mr. Buttermore. “Entertainment dur- of March 7 to be Westfield Rotary Schol- Committee on Capital Projects that maintain a primary residence in the county as part of the matching grant a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Hunterdon ing the breakfast was always important arship Week, in order to honor the Ro- examined district-wide improve- municipality in which he or she seeks program. County Extension Center on Route and made ‘Pancake Day’ a success.” tary Club’s hard work at raising scholar- Of the $160,000 put in the budget This year’s entertainment schedule ship funds through the last 77 years. ments proposed under the $11.7 mil- to vote. 31 in Flemington. lion school bond passed by voters on Prospective voters may register in for Tamaques Park restrooms, The show, benefiting the New Jer- begins at 8:15 a.m. with the Broadway Tickets for “Pancake Day,” which are $120,000 will come from 1999 Pocket Singers from Edison Intermediate $6, may be obtained Saturday at the December 15. their town, or at the office of the sey State 4-H Association, will fea- School. Other groups will include: event or from any Rotarian. Mr. Wallace, who holds a Master Union County Election Board, 271 Park funds, split again between the ture handmade crafts including of Business Administration Degree North Broad Street in Elizabeth. town and county, with another woodcarvings, woven blankets, in Finance and is employed as a Absentee ballots will also be avail- $40,000 derived from the Union children’s clothing, folk art, Ameri- broker of municipal bonds, stated able in the office of Union County County Community Development can Girl doll clothes, dried floral Block Grant program. that he would like to see the projects Clerk Joanne Rajoppi. Residents have pieces, jewelry, and Easter items. Road and curb projects to the tune The Caring Box established by the bond “brought to until Tuesday, April 13, to apply for Children will have an opportunity an absentee ballot by mail, and until of around $950,000 are in the spend- to make crafts and enjoy a visit with Because Westfielders Care... the spirit of volunteerism is very special in their fulfillment.” ing amount, with the town picking He stated that he believes he can 3 p.m. on Monday, April 19, for in- the Easter Bunny. Spring plants, Westfield. The United Fund of Westfield, through a grant from the Westfield up nearly $600,000 of that amount. baked goods and a lunch menu will Foundation and the help of The Westfield Leader, is proud to provide The provide knowledge for financial situ- person registration. Caring Box. This volunteer clearing house, responding to special, immediate also be available. needs in our community, will be published monthly. Admission is $1. For more infor- mation, please call the Union County Please call the United Fund if you can help! 4-H Office at (908) 654-9854. Westfield Neighborhood Council Volunteers 3-6PM to help children access the Internet; Application Date Slated scheduling flexible 24 Main Street • Madison For Senior Housing Planned Parenthood WESTFIELD – The Second Clerical volunteers for the Plainfield and Elizabeth Centers (973) 822-2899 Westfield Senior Citizens Housing Corporation announced that appli- Girl Scouts Proudly Presents cations for tenancy will be available Volunteer with technical expertise to update business machines; from Monday, March 15, through adult volunteers Friday, March 26. Welcome Wagon Houston Person The complex is situated on a site Teenagers, with references, for baby-sitting during adjacent to the existing senior citi- Welcome Wagon events zens development on Boynton Av- enue in Westfield. New Jersey Workshop for The Arts & Etta Jones “We are delighted to respond to the Players – strings, trumpet, trombone, wind ensemble, jazz band All Seats by Reservation ONLY! many calls and visits asking us for an opportunity to apply for these afford- 6:30 Show plus Dinner – $49/person 1999 Grammy Nominee! able senior units,” stated Ruth B. Smith, Executive Director of the corporation. The United Fund of Westfield 8:30 Show plus Dinner – $35/person Prospective tenants will be 301 North Avenue, West Special Engagement screened on the basis of age and Westfield, NJ 07090 Bar Seats – $20 Cover, $15 min/person income. For more information or to (908) 233-2113 Wed, Mar. 10 & Thur, Mar. 11 receive an application, please call Thelma May Smith, Housing Man- Prices do not include drinks, taxes or gratuity www.shanghaijazz.com ager, at (908) 518-9586. CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK