February 14, 2002 edition of The Westfield Leader and The Times of Scotch Plains Fanwood newspapers

George Washington, History on Trial With NJEA

PARTY PRIDE...During the Union County GOP Party's Lincoln Day celebration, former Acting Governor Donald T. DiFrancesco, right, accepted the gift of a ceramic elephant, the party's mascot, while the county's GOP Chairman Ron Frigerio looked on.

Happy Valentine's Day

Special: - WF Council Meeting of Feb. 13
Temple Parking Lot Plans Confronted
Council Was to Deliberate on Budget
School Calendar Graph Presented
Scotch Plains/Fanwood:
SP-F BOE is Hopeful of Contract Settlement
Domanoski Named Acting FW Police Chief
SP Police Chief O'Brien Lauded by Council
Regional:
Delay In State Budget to Have Local Impact
Editorials:
Westfield Public School Calendar Can Affect Many People In Town
"Where Have You Gone, Old Man Winter?" We're Mostly Seeing Signs of Spring
Commentary:
Underwear Store Controversy Is Such a Trivial Cause

LAY UP...Blue Devil Jim McKeon, No. 22, goes in for the lay up as Raiders Adam Bendik, left and Anwar Montgomery, No. 32, follow the action.
The Week In Sports: Charged Raider Boys Conk Blue Devil Hoopsters, 71-55; Blue Devil Bowlers Capture County Championship; Blue Devils Roll Early, Trap Linden Tiger Matmen, 49-22

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Evolution of Eldridge, Artist Extraordinare
PEN & INK:
The Myth of Knight in Shining Armor
IN THEATRE: Nierle to Transform WHS Stage Into Paradise
BOOK NOOK: Literature and Love
LOCAL AUTHOR: Psychologist Helps Adults Look Forward

OLD-FASHIONED VALENTINE...Cub Scouts learned about Colonial-era valentines at the Miller-Cory House Museum in Westfield. The gram was one of several holiday-themed events, which are held at the local landmark during the year.

POPCORN: Slackers: Makes No Real Effort