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Mayor Marks And Mrs. Coronato Encourage Residents’ Participation

Now that the election season is behind us (locally at least), we would like to thank the citizens of Scotch Plains for their vote of confidence on November 7.

We are particularly grateful for those that assisted in the campaign, and we know we could not have gotten our message out without your help.

As we look toward 2001, there is a sense of excitement and anticipation as many projects and plans set in motion in the past will now be coming to fruition. We look forward to working with Council members Rossi, Samuel and Porter to celebrate these completed goals and to establish new ones.

We encourage input and participation from the citizens of Scotch Plains, as

your job does not end on Election Day. Please reach out to us with your thoughts on how to make our little piece of the world a better place. Even better, let us know your availability to serve on one of our boards, commissions, or committees.

Appointments for the new year will take place January 1. Thank you again, and have a Happy Thanksgiving!

Martin Marks Mayor Paulette Coronato Councilwomanelect

Scotch Plains Passage of SPF School Bond Benefits

Our Children and Values of Homes

On December 12th, the residents of Fanwood and Scotch Plains will have the opportunity to vote on a referendum by the Board of Education, covering some $35 million in anticipated capital expenditures of which some $12 million is to be paid back to us by the State.

I have looked at these anticipated expenditures and have concluded that it is in my best interest and I believe in the best interest of all local residents, to vote for this construction, and approve the referendum. I am not one who believes in throwing money at problems associated with education, I know that it does not work, but let me explain why I am in favor of this referendum.

1. Approximately half of these costs are necessitated by mandates either by Trenton which generally pertain to curricular requirements or by the ADA

(American Disabilities Act) on the Federal level regarding accessibility. 2. This is the first major capital expenditure in 30 years or so — in many of our schools this work is necessary to properly educate our children and provide a safe and proper learning environment for them.

Our taxes will probably go up by several hundred dollars a year, but with a properly maintained and successful school system, our homes will increase in value by thousands of dollars.

So, on December 12th, for the benefit of our children, the values of our homes and the preservation of Scotch PlainsFanwood as a great place to live and bring up kids, vote for the referendum.

George L. Tomkin Scotch Plains

Letters to the Editor

Reader, Music Subscriber Points Out Inaccuracy in Leader Article

I would like to draw your attention to a small piece of incorrect information appearing in an article in your newspaper on October 12 in an article about the Westfield Symphony Orchestra and the Arbor Chamber Music Society concert in Rahway on October 7.

Sara Parkin, violin, does not live in Westfield as was reported, but Lenore Fishman Davis, pianist and founder and musical director of the Arbor Chamber Music Society, does. My husband and I have been subscribers to the Arbor Chamber Music Society for the last eight years, and I would not like to let this go by uncorrected. We in Westfield are fortunate in having many talented people living in our midst who give their talents to enrich our community, and I hope we never take them for granted.

Prior to founding the Arbor Chamber Music Society in 1991, Ms. Davis had a distinguished career as a concert pianist, touring widely in United States, Europe and Israel. After starting a family, in order to stay close to home and keep performing, she founded Arbor, and how fortunate we are. I know how tirelessly she works to fulfill her vision of bringing highly acclaimed Chamber Musicians to local audiences, and produces and herself performs on the Society series each season.

But she doesn’t stop there. For the past three years, due to her dedication, the music students at Westfield High School and Middle Schools have benefited from a mentoring program in which she brings the artists who perform on the concert series into the school to play for, and tutor, the students. For March 2001, in addition to the regular concert season, she has arranged a children’s concert

with Young Audiences of New Jersey’s Saturday Brass Quintet.

I feel so strongly about Arbor Chamber that I invite any of your readers to be my guest at the next concert on Sunday, December 3, 4 p. m. at St. Paul’s Church in Westfield, when the Zephyros String Quintet will be performing. Please call me at (908) 6548628. More information can be read on their Web site, http:/ /westfieldnj. com/ arbormusic.

Susan Yates Westfield

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“Fortysix past trustees whose dedication helped make the Foundation the tremendous success that it is today will be honored at the anniversary dinner,” said Dr. Glasser.

They are members of the Foundation’s newlyformed Cornerstone Society and include: Sally Allen, Barbara Ball, Milford Blonsky, Robert Dillon, Robert Duncan, Chester Feinberg, Charles Frankenbach, Jr., Sheldon Glickman, Richard Griggs, James Gruba, Lee Hale, Patricia Hardwick, E. Alfred Herberich, James Hermiston, 3rd, Edward Hobbie, William Jeremiah, 2nd, T. Milton Kupfer, Winifred Livengood, Jeremiah Lott, Margaret MacPherson, Frank MacPherson, Allen Malcolm, Samuel McCaulley, Joseph McElroy, Joan Melloan, Theodore Nelson, William Peek, Michele Picou, William Priest, Jr., Joanne Santoriello, Austin Sayre, William Shepherd, Jill Sitcer, Donn Snyer, Franklyn Sullebarger, H. Emerson Thomas, Robert Thomson, Eva Wiley and Alexander Williams.

Trustees who will be honored in memoriam include Charles Bailey, Peter Falk, Morris Kamler, George Keenen, Frank Ketcham, Robert Mulreany, and Leo Senus.

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United Fund of Westfield Thanks Contributors to 2000 Campaign

Thanksgiving is a distinctively American holiday, set aside for giving thanks for the blessings of health, food, shelter, family, friends and community. During the Thanksgiving season, many Westfielders, who recognize how much they have to be grateful for, say “thank you” by giving to the United Fund of Westfield, which helps maintain the quality of life for all in our community.

We are grateful to all who have generously responded to the 2000 United Fund campaign, and we urge all who have not yet sent in a pledge card to do so now, as a sign of “thanksgiving.” By sharing their blessings, Westfielders can extend the spirit of Thanksgiving throughout the coming year.

A past edition of the “Friendly Place,” a newsletter for Westfield Community Center Senior Citizens (one of the 20 member agencies supported by our United Fund), contained the following inspirational message which we would like to share again this year:

“Be Thankful Even though I clutch my blanket and growl when the alarm rings each morning, thank you, Lord, that I can hear. There are those who are deaf. Even though I keep my eyes tightly closed

against the morning light as long as possible, thank you, Lord, that I can see. There are many who are blind.

Even though I huddle in my bed and put off the effort of rising, thank you, Lord that I have the strength to rise. There are many who are bedridden.

Even though the first hour of my day is hectic, when socks are lost, toast is burned, tempers are short, thank you, Lord, for my family. here are, many who are lonely.

Even though our breakfast table never looks like the pictures in the magazines, and the menu is at times unbalanced, thank you, Lord, for the food we have. There are many who are hungry.

Even though the routine of my job is often monotonous, thank you, Lord, for the opportunity to work. There are many who have no job. Even though I grumble and bemoan my fate from day to day, and wish my circumstances were not so modest, thank you, Lord, for the gift of life.”

On behalf of all of us at the United Fund of Westfield, let me wish everyone a most happy Thanksgiving season.

Mary Brautigam, President Board of Trustees United Fund of Westfield

Letters to the Editor

Clinicians to Hold Seminar About Parkinson’s Disease

WESTFIELD – Dr. Steven Frucht will speak about “New Medications for Parkinson’s Disease” and Dr.

Juliette Harris will speak on “Does Genetics Have a Role in PD?” at a seminar on Monday, November 27, from 11 a. m. to 2 p. m. in the Parish House Assembly Hall at The Presbyterian Church in Westfield.

The two guest speakers are both clinicians at Columbia University in New York City.

The church is located at 140 Mountain Avenue in Westfield. The Parish House is handicapped accessible and ample parking is available to the left of the building.

Admission is free but reservations are requested by tomorrow, Friday, November 24, and may be made by calling Renay Crooms at (800) 4576676 or (212) 9234700.

Cheri Rogowsky for The Westfield Leader and The Times WITNESSES TO HISTORY… Former Tuskegee Airmen George Reed, left, and Thomas Tindall gave the keynote address November 2 during the Westfield Y Black Achievers’ third annual Awards Banquet at The Westwood in Garwood. The men, both members of the C. B. Govan Chapter of Tuskegee Airmen, Inc., presented a pictorial display and oral history of the organization. Joining them is Natalie Tyler, Teen Director at the Y.

Book Discussion Slated About ‘The Sparrow’

FANWOOD – The Fanwood Memorial Library will hold a book discussion on Thursday, December 14, at 7: 30 p. m. at the library, located at North Avenue and Tillotson Road.

Librarian Ruth Ahnert will lead the discussion on “The Sparrow,” written by Mary Doria Russell. The author will not be participating in the program.

Attendees are encouraged to read the book before the meeting date. Anyone who needs the book may pick up a copy at the library. For more information, please call the library at (908) 3226400.

St. Bart’s Rosarians’ Christmas Party Slated for December 4

SCOTCH PLAINS – St. Bartholomew’s Rosary Altar Society will hold its annual Christmas Party and Boutique on Monday, December 4, following the 7: 30 p. m. Mass at St. Bartholomew the Apostle Roman Catholic Church, 2032 Westfield Avenue in Scotch Plains.

All women of the parish are invited. Refreshments, raffles, prizes, a 50/ 50 and entertainment will be included. Guests are welcome.

A limited number of cookbooks, entitled “Let’s Get Cooking,” will be available at $8 each. For further information, please call Edna at (908) 8892152 or Norma at (908) 6548734.

Woodside Chapel Lists Upcoming Speakers

FANWOOD – The Woodside Chapel, located at 5 Morse Avenue in Fanwood, has invited members of the community to attend its Sunday morning Family Bible Hour and Sunday School and Evening Service. A nursery is provided at both meetings.

This Sunday, November 26, Tom Taylor will speak at 11 a. m. and at the 6 p. m. service. He will also speak at these same times the following Sunday, December 3.

On Sunday, December 17, Woodside’s choir will perform its Christmas Cantata. There will be no evening service. John Schetelich will speak at 5 p. m. at the Christmas Eve service on Sunday, December 24.

For further information, please call Gene Graber at (908) 8895462 or Dave Brooks at (908) 7890796.