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Page 22 Thursday, April 8, 1999 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION

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MillerCory Museum Sets Spring Schedule SPRING IS HERE …With the arrival of spring, sheep get ready for a shearing.

A sheep shearing demonstration is one of the April programs planned by the MillerCory House Museum.

WESTFIELD – Spring has arrived at MillerCory House Museum at 614 Mountain Avenue, Westfield. The Museum will be open Sundays from 25 p. m.

Visitors will experience daily life on our EarlyAmerican farm as costumed docents demonstrate crafts and chores appropriate to the season of the year. The last tour will begin at 4 p. m.

Each of the following Sundays in April will have a special feature of interest:

April 11 – Candle Dipping. Candle making as it was done in Early America will be demonstrated.

April 18 – Annual SheeptoShawl Festival. Watch a master shearer using hand shears just as it was done in the 18th and 19th centuries, along with volunteers demonstrating the entire process of producing woolen cloth from woolen fibers. Crafts and homemade baked goods will be available for visitors to enjoy.

April 25 – Tribute to George Washington. Come see a skit about George as a young boy; see experienced 18th

century cooks prepare some of his favorite meals.

Visitors will be able to enjoy openhearth cooking demonstrations/ using authentic EarlyAmerican cooking techniques and recipes. Taste treats will be prepared by cooks.

Admission to the Museum is $2 for adults and 50 cents for students. Children under 6 are free.

Please call the Museum office at (908) 2321776 for information about the volunteer program and the spring schedule of events.

Watchung Nature Club Announces Next Meeting

SCOTCH PLAINS – The Greater Watchung Nature Club will meet on Tuesday, April 13, at 8 p. m. in the basement meeting room of the Scotch Plains Public Library, 1927 Bartle Avenue. The public is invited to attend.

"Why the New Jersey Beaches are Moving" will be presented by Susan

Halsey, a coastal geologist who has been associated with the Americal Littoral Society.

On Sunday, April 18, the club will sponsor a trip to SchermanHoffman Sanctuary and Stahl Nature Area in Bedminster to search for early spring migrants. The group will meet at the Fanwood Train Station (south side) at 7: 30 p. m. for carpooling and directions.

On Sunday, April 25, the club will have the first of four spring walks in various local parks. This walk will be in Echo Lake Park and the adjacent area. It will begin at 7 a. m. from the middle parking lot (the Birches, on a rise in the road), and end at 9 a. m. when coffee and doughnuts will be served.

These walks are considered ideal for beginners, and children and families are invited, according to club spokeswoman Mary Hand.

Parkinson Group Sets Meeting For April 12

The Parkinson Support Group in Westfield will meet on Monday, April 12, at 1: 30 p. m. in the Lounge of the Parish House of the Presbyterian Church located at 140 Mountain Avenue.

The topic for this meeting will be a description and demonstration of home medical equipment for people with Parkinson disease.

Alanna Stuper, from Take Good Care Healthcare Superstore in Springfield will lead this discussion. Among the items to be displayed will be walkers, wheelchairs for the home, bathroom safety items, exercise devices, eating and many more items.

The meeting is open to the public and is wheelchair accessible.

Mothers' Center Schedules Spring Consignment Sale

SCOTCH PLAINS – The Mothers' Center of Central New Jersey, based in Scotch Plains, will hold its semiannual consignment sale on Wednesday and Thursday, April 14 and 15, from 9 a. m. to 2 p. m. both days at the Crescent Avenue Presbyterian Church in Plainfield.

The sale will feature gentlyused children's spring and summer clothing in sizes from newborn to 14. Other merchandise will include toys,

maternity clothes, and baby equipment. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the activities of the Mothers' Center, a nonprofit, nonsectarian organization founded in 1978 by mothers to help mothers.

The center offers day and evening discussion groups, evening workshops, guest speakers, social activities, library resources, and playgroups.

Onsite child care is available for participants in most of the group's daytime activities. New members are always welcome. For more information, please call (908) 5611751, or visit the Mothers' Center Internet web site at http:// westfieldnj. com/ mccnj.

'Healthy Kids' Night Slated at Westfield 'Y'

WESTFIELD — The Westfield "Y," 220 Clark Street in Westfield, will sponsor "Healthy Kids Night" on Sunday, April 11, from 5: 30 to 7: 30 p. m.

Children of all ages are invited to come to the "Y" to swim in the warm water Rooke Pool, play parachute games and other events in the gymnasium, and sample healthy snacks. Local teenage members of the Leaders' Club will be available for face painting and other activities.

"The YMCA believes healthy kids and families are cause for celebration, and we invite everyone to spend time with their family here at the "Y" on April 11. It's a great way to laugh, play and connect, and admission is free," said Bona Wieland, Public Relations Coordinator for the "Y".

For more information, please call the "Y" at (908) 2332700.

Westfield Symphony Friends Plan 'Tour of Notable Homes' NOTABLE HOME… This magnificent Gothic Tudor, owned by Joseph

DeAlessandro, a founder of the Town Bank of Westfield, is one of the homes which will be showcased on this year's Tour of Notable Homes sponsored by the Friends of the Westfield Symphony Orchestra. The tour will be held on Saturday, May 1.

WESTFIELD — The Friends of the Westfield Symphony Orchestra will host their 15th annual "Tour of Notable Homes" on Saturday, May 1.

Five homes will be showcased this year, among them an updated Arts and Crafts Classic Revivalstyle home and a 118yearold Gothic Tudor, whose owner will also display his arts and antiques collection. The homes will be open from 10 a. m. to 3 p. m.

For the first time, the tour will also feature a house decorated using "Feng Shui," the ancient Chinese art of placement. Participants will learn how furniture arrangement and colors can be used to maximize energy flow and create a harmonious environment.

For those interested in an indepth presentation on Feng Shui, there will be two 45minute seminars, offered at 9 a. m. and 3 p. m., for an additional fee of $12.

Nancy SantoPietro, an internationally known author and expert on Feng Shui, will lead a private tour and discussion on the subject in the home of Feng Shui consultant Jeneane Willyard, who is opening her home for the tour.

Ticketholders interested in attending Ms. SantoPietro's seminar may reserve space by returning the response card attached to the tour ticket.

Festivities will also include free refreshments courtesy of Trader Joe's of Westfield, a plant sale, and live musical performances by Westfield musicians Paul and Janet Somers.

The traditional raffle will be enhanced by a variety of merchandise, certificates and services, including gift baskets appropriate for giftgiving, according to Renee Trabert, CoChairwoman of this year's event.

The Tour of Notable Homes is the Friends' largest annual fundraiser, and all proceeds from the tickets, plant sale, seminar and raffle directly support the orchestra and its educational outreach programs, including its music enrichment workshops.

Tickets for the tour are $20 if purchased in advance, and $25 the day of the tour. They may be purchased at various outlets in Westfield, Mountainside, Fanwood, Scotch Plains and Summit.

The outlets include Baron's Drug Store, Burgdorff Realtors, Coldwell Banker Realtors, Lancaster Hallmark, Ltd., Music Staff, the Town Bank of Westfield and Weichert, Realtors, all of Westfield; Patterson's Interiors in Mountainside; Irma's Hallmark in Fanwood; Richard Roberts Ltd. in Scotch Plains, and Frog Hollow Gallery in Summit.

AWAITING A HOME… People for Animals, a nonprofit animal welfare organization serving New Jersey, will sponsor a cat and kitten only pet adoption event on Saturday, April 10, and a cat and dog pet adoption event on Sunday, April 11, from 11 a. m. until 3 p. m. at the PETsMART store, 1022 Route 22, East, at West End Avenue in North Plainfield. Among the available pets will be Georgia, a friendly 10monthold female mixed breed. She is spayed and current with her vaccinations. Georgia is a large, lovable dog who was abandoned and needs a new home. To adopt a pet, or for information, please call (908) 6881073, or visit www. petfinder. org/ shelters/ NJ17. html. For low cost spay/ neuter information, please call the People for Animals Clinic at (908) 9646887.

Westfield Hadassah Slates Fine Art and Crafts Show COMMEMORATIVE PIECE… Marilynne Ford of Scotch Plains stands next to

the Will Barnet graphic which had been commissioned for the Westfield Chapter of Hadassah's 20th anniversary art show. The chapter will hold its 41st Annual Fine Art and Crafts Show this weekend at Temple EmanuEl in Westfield. Opening night will take place on Saturday, April 10, from 7 to 9: 30 p. m., with a $45 admission fee. The event will be open to the general public from noon to 9 p. m. on Sunday, April 11. General admission is $3, $1.50 for senior citizens, and free for students.

WESTFIELD — The Westfield Chapter of Hadassah will hold its 41st Annual Fine Art and Crafts Show on Saturday, April 10, at Temple EmanuEl, 756 East Broad Street in Westfield.

Preparations for the show began last summer, when artist Larry Horowitz was commissioned to create an original work of art for significant financial supporters of the show. Mr. Horowitz's art will be prominently displayed in a special exhibit.

Galleries and artists participating in the show were selected by the Hadassah chapter's Gallery and Individual Artist committees. Featured will be fine art in oils, watercolors, graphics, charcoals, sculpture, fine crafts and jewelry.

The show's theme, a garden motif celebrating artists of the Garden State, was suggested by Individual Artist Committee Chairwoman Lillie Bryen of Westfield.

Professional decorator Carol Webster of Westfield, assisted by a large group of women, has been in charge of designing the room for the event, in accordance with the theme "Welcome to the Garden."

On opening night, the children of Hadassah members will help out by serving hors d'oeuvres and checking coats. The hours are 7 to 9: 30 p. m. For a contribution of $45, individuals will have an opportunity to meet the artists and gallery owners, and have the first opportunity to view and purchase works.

The sales desk will be run by Scotch Plains Mayor Geri Samuel, Ellen Winetsky of Linden and Carole Thau of Berkeley Heights.

Raffle tickets may be purchased at the door under the direction of Charlotte Shak of Scotch Plains and Judy Cantor of Westfield.

Prizes this year include a gold and onyx ring donated by Michael Kohn Jewelers of Westfield, platinum earrings with pearls and diamonds donated by Laurence Ford, a gift certificate for Parker Greenhouses of Scotch Plains, and lunch for two at Paprika Grille in Westfield.

The show and sale will be open to the public from noon to 9 p. m. on Sunday, April 11. General admission is $3; senior citizens will be admitted for $1.50, and students may attend for free.

Scotch Plains Library Friends To Sponsor Book Appraisal

SCOTCH PLAINS — The Friends of the Scotch Plains Public Library will host a book appraisal session and a lecture by area book dealer Hal Cohen on Saturday, April 10, from 10 a. m. to noon at the library, located at 1927 Bartle Avenue.

Mr. Cohen will present a talk on the important elements of book collecting. Following his remarks, he will be on hand to evaluate and appraise attendees' books.

The cost for each book appraised is $1, with the proceeds going to the Friends of the Scotch Plains Public Library.

"This is the second event which the Friends have sponsored," said Friends President Ted Czarnomski, "and we are hoping to draw attention

to our group and to the library in general. We have many more programs in the planning stages for later in the year."

Carol Higgins Clark Featured Speaker For Overlook Auxiliary

SUMMIT — Mystery writer and actress Carol Higgins Clark will be the featured speaker at the Overlook Hospital Auxiliary Spring Luncheon/ Annual Meeting on Thursday, April 22, at The Chanticler in Short Hills.

Unlike her mother, bestselling woman suspense writer Mary Higgins Clark, Carol's books are of a lighter nature. Her heroine, Regan Reilly, is a private investigator with a sense of humor whose vacation spots become crime scenes.

Ms. Clark's four bestselling mysteries are "Decked," "Snagged," "Iced," and "Twanged." Her next suspense novel "Fleeced" will be published in May. Books will be available for purchase and signing at the event.

Tickets are $35, and guests are welcome. Reservations may be made by calling Auxiliary Business Manager Nancy Kuhn at (908) 5222004. Seating is limited, and reservations must be paid for no later than April 16.

Ten boutiques will feature Mother's Day ideas and distinctive giftware including cotton sweaters, leather goods, handpainted children's clothing, handbags, jewelry and glassware. Among the vendors are Catch All, CrimsonnClover, Spring Serenade, Pursonally Sue, Annette's Country Cupboard and Calling All Cards.

Boutiques open at 10 a. m., followed by luncheon promptly at noon.

The Auxiliary will hold a 5050 raffle at the meeting. Items, donated by the vendors, will be raffled during the afternoon.

The 1,100member Auxiliary is an organization of individuals who through fundraising and inhouse volunteerism serve Overlook Hospital. Auxiliary members will elect their 19992000 Board of Trustees during a brief business meeting at the end of the program.

The Auxiliary's next fundraiser will be held on Thursday, May 20 – the "Cooks' Tour of Kitchens" — which includes eight stateoftheart local kitchens. Please call the Auxiliary office at (908) 5222004 for information and tickets.

Council of Jewish Women To Host Guest Speaker

The Union County Section of the National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW) will present a program on Sunday, April 11, at 2 p. m. at the home of Ruth Harris in Elizabeth, featuring Sue Plastrik, 1997 NCJW National Vice President.

Mrs. Plastrik will recall her 1988 South African factfinding mission. She is an activist and advocate involved in

social issues on the local and national scene, and was involved in the fight against apartheid.

A registered nurse with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Behavioral Science, she resides in Manhasset Hills, New York.

For further information, please call Zara Cohan at (908) 3538096.

Established in 1893, the NCJW is America's oldest major Jewish women's volunteer organization. The organization's community service and advocacy efforts focus on child care, education, reproductive and constitutional rights.

Union Catholic Schedules Spring

Clothing Drive

SCOTCH PLAINS — Union Catholic High School in Scotch Plains will hold a used clothing drive for the spring beginning Monday, April 12, and ending on Friday, May 14.

All types of clothing in clean, usable condition will be accepted. In addition, shoes, belts and handbags, as well as bedspreads, curtains, towels and sheets, may be donated.

The clothing should be bagged in large garbage bags and may be dropped off in the gymnasium lobby before or after school. The clothing, accessory and household items will be sold by the pound to an organization that will send the clothing to Poland for families in need. Proceeds will benefit Union Catholic student programs.

Union Catholic is located at 1600 Martine Avenue. For more information, please call (908) 8899475.

Five WHS Seniors Named National Merit Finalists SCHOLARSHIP FINALISTS… Five Westfield High School seniors have been

named finalists in the National Merit Scholarship Program. Pictured, left to right, are: Tara Bhandari, Ilka Netravali, Jessica Hu, Terri Lee and David Goldberg.

WESTFIELD – Dr. Robert G. Petix, Principal of Westfield High School (WHS), has announced that five seniors, Tara Bhandari, David Goldberg, Jessica Hu, Terri Lee and Ilka Netravali, have been named finalists in the National Merit Scholarship Program.

The five WHS seniors qualified as semifinalists in the fall after achieving high scores during their junior year at WHS on the Preliminary SAT/ National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test.

As high scorers in the state on that test, they represented less than 1 percent of New Jersey's entire 1999 graduating class.

As Finalists, Tara, David, Jessica, Terri and Ilka now have the opportunity to compete for one of 7,600 National Merit scholarships to be awarded in the spring. To mark their advanced status Dr. Petix presented each of the WHS Finalists with a Certificate of Merit and a letter of congratulations from the National Merit Scholarship Program.

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David A. Bertelo Ends Heavy Vehicle Course

SCOTCH PLAINS — Marine Private First Class David A. Bertelo, the son of Christopher A. Bertelo of Scotch Plains, recently completed the Heavy Vehicle Operators Course.

During the course with Marine Corps Detachment, U. S. Army Engineer School in Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri, students receive classroom and behindthewheel instruction on the operation and capabilities of fiveton trucks. Defensive driving techniques, rules of the road and preventive maintenance are also included in the course.

Private Bertelo graduated from Scotch PlainsFanwood High School in 1998. He joined the Marine Corps in July 1998.

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