SPFHS Student's Foot Is Reattached After Accident
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SCOTCH PLAINS FANWOOD VOLUMI24-NUMBER 18 bCOTCH PLAINSFANWOOD, N.J, THURSDAY. MAY 7, 1981 25 CENTS A MAYOR ON WHEELS SPFHS student's foot is reattached after accident Realtor's building is damaged in second auto crash by Joan T, Monahan hours to complete, and is In the first surgery of its believed to be the first limb kind In the local area, the reattaehmenl in the Central severed foot of a Scotch Jersey area, A decision was Plains-Fanwood High School made to undertake the student was reattached by surgery at Muhlenberg, surgeons at Muhlenberg rather than to transport the Hospital last Wednesday. patient to one of the New The surgery followed a late- York hospitals where such afternoon accident in the surgery normally takes place, parking lot at Scotch Plains- because the facilities and ex- Fanwood High School, pertise were available. According to reports from When Henning was admit- police and high school prin- ted to the hospital,, his foot cipal Dr, Terry Riegel, was held on by only two 18-year old Scott Henning bridges of skin, with the was severely injured when his Achilles tendon and major righi t foot caught in the wheel nerve in back of the foot still of a motorcycle he was intact. The surgeons* concern operating in the parking lot, was restoration of circulation Riegel said that, although in the foot. They reconnected there were no direct broken blood vessels, witnesses, it was bis restored circulation and set understanding that another broken bones in the foot, Mayor Alice Agran, center, reviews Bicycle Safety with student was backing out from Henning was able to move Mrs, Joan Papen, chairman, and Mr. Glen Stowe of the a parking space facing the his first two toes soon after Scotch Plains Bicycle Safety Committee following her pro- _ athletic fields, and in the pro- the surgery and doctors Photo by Pam Jennings clamation of May as Bicycle Alert Month at the-Tuesday cess of turning to exit from registered guarded optimism Ann Zeiss, left, and Lilian Goss, employees at H. Clay Town Council Meeting, During the past few years, bicycle the lot onto Westfield Road, over his chances of recovery. Friedrichs in Fanwood, check damage to their employer' riding has increased among the adult population. Residents Henning was attempting to He was moved from the in- building. are reminded the same laws which apply to driving an avoid collision with the tensive care unit a day after automobile apply to riding a bicycle. Bicycle registration is auiornobHe, The accident oc- the surgery. mandatory in Scotch Plains, and bicycles can be registered curred after school hours. Much-publicized micro- arteries, and broken veins will be techniques to p free of charge Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. through The automobile driver was surgery techniques were used were stitched together. infection, restoring the full 4 p.m. at the Scotch Plains Police Department, During the leaving following flag squad in the operation. Tiny in- The surgeons pointed out skin coverage, and the month of May, bicycle safety programs will be presented to practice, struments and miniature that reconstruction of veins is possibility of orthopedic students in our schools, The two surgeons were Dr, sutures were employed, some generally less successful than surgery to achieve as normal Alec Simpson, a vascular as fine as human hair. Doc- similar surgery on arteries, a foot as possible, HOT AIR BALLOON CONTEST specialist, and Dr, Syed tors removed a vein from and the success in Henning's A second serious accident v Shah, an orthopedic surgeon. Henning's other foot in order case gave them hope for sur- WILL MARK MEMORIAL DAY The surgery took almost six to join ends of two severed vival of his foot, Still ahead occurred over the weekend in "Launch a balloon and set it a-sail!" That's the name of Fanwood, as two cars collid- a new and exciting addition to the annual Memorial Day ed at 2:06 a.m. on Saturday, celebration in Scotch Plains and Fanwood, The Fanwood- May 2 at the corner of South Scotch Plains Jaycees will introduce the balloon event. Welcome spring on a bike Avenue and Marline Avenue. Helium-filled ballons are being sold for SI each. Cards are two-wheelers with training According to police, a car attached to each balloon, asking that the card be mailed to wheels. They're simple to driven by John M, Schwier- an address printed on the card. The balloons will be releas- operate, and have no brakes ing, 18, of 38 Helen Street, ed on Memorial Day, and the one traveling the farthest will (braking is done by pedaling Fanwood was going south- svin a prize for both sender and finder. in reverse). The starter size bound on Marline Avenue, Balloons may be purchased by sending $1 for each has a small 12-inch wheel. In disregarded a red traffic balloon to Fanwood-Scotch Plains jaycees, P.O. Box 42, Continued on page 18 Continued on page 5 Scotch Plains, N.J. 07076, Residents may contact David Pickering at 322-8974 if there are any questions. Balloons may also be purchased Booze sales on Sun? the day of the parade at LaGrande Pork in Fanwood, by Joan T, Monahan public hearing on the Wat- Launch will be held in mid-afternoon, chung amendment, the Wat- A recent amendment to chung licensees felt they DECA TAKES TOP HONORS the state liquor laws nosv per- would be at a definite disad- mits the sale of all types of vantage if surrounding alcoholic beverages on Sun- municipalities Failed to days, Heretofore, only beer restrict sales. Therefore, the Tim Wnugh and John Gullicksen offer expert advice and sales had been permitted on Watchung Council is seeking repairs at local Cycle Center. Sundays, Two weeks ago, the similar legislation from the prohitibion on wines was neighboring municipalities of by Joan T, Monahan neither partner or team. lifted, and now hard liquor Green Brook Township, The trees are in bloom and What's more, bicycling is the sales are also allowed. Berkeley Heights, North the flower in bud. Soft Mav sinale activity which can be The revised legislation Plainfield, Warren breezes waft, and the winter- thoroughly enjoyed by all drew a request to the govern- members of a family Township, Scotch Plains, weary are anxious to get out ing body of Scotch Plains Plainfield, In Scotch Plains, into the air and to engage in together, and age and ability from the governing body of are no deterrant to fun! the request has been referred some physical activity. There Watchung, seeking area to the Council, the Township are a multitude of activities May's Bicycle Safety unification on a restriction on Manager and the Township of course - walking or jogg- Month. In that regard, riding Sundays to only sales of beer Attorney for consideration. ing, tennis and softball, the appropriate bicycle is an and wine. It is the opinion of On the local scene, Ben fishing and boating. all-important route to safety! the Watchung Mayor and However, of all the options The two gentlemen who Lopez, owner of Park Kich Alvardo (left) and John Malanga of the SPFHS Council that availability of Beverage on Park Avenue in DECA Chapter display one of twelve trophies they won in open to people of all ages, operate the Cycle Center at alcoholic beverages to young perhaps none other offers the 1814 E. Second Street, Scotch Plains, hopes to be statewide competitions. John was selected as New Jersey's people, and reports of in- able to sell all types of 1st place Outstanding Student of the Year, and Kich placed plethora of benefits that life Scotch Plains are authorities creasing alcoholism among aboard a bicycle provides! on bicycles. They have pro- alcoholic beverages on Sun- 2nd, the first time students from the same school took the the young, combined with days, but only during a top two outstanding student honors. For the past year, Bicycling is the sport that vided tips for parents and their involvement in serious costs absolutely zero once the adults in bicycle selection and limited time period. He has Kich has served as local Chapter President, and John, as automobile accidents and provided a limited number of Vice President, while on the state level, John has been bike is purchased. You maintenance. their littering of empty con- needn't travel to shore or hours on Sundays for beer President and Rich, Vice President. Their achievements in Children as young as two tainers would be restrained sales in the past, strictly as a State awards is unprecedented in New Jersey's 20 years of pool, court or baseball field or three years can begin their by a Sunday restriction. convenience for customers. competitions. to enjoy it, and you need cycling careers - on starter However, during a recent Continued on page 5 2 ... THE TIMES, MAY 7, 19S1 Norma Friend honored Scouts hold Capital tips on Capitol ! Tribute to Women saddle camp Forty-three area women honorecs' companies, for Washington Rock Girl NOTICI: have been selected lo receive their progressive hiring Seoul Council is now register- 1981 Tribute to Women and policies relative to women. ing girls for its Saddle Camp Nolice K herchv given ih:il :il ;i regular Industry (TWIN) awards in mcciing ol ilic ri'itnsliip Cnuni'il ul ilii- Among those selected for this summer. 1'nwnship nl Si-nidi I'laiin. held i«i Viif.i1.iv ceremonies May 7 at The the coveted honors this year Saddle Camp is an in-depth evening, M;iv J, I<JS] I he LOCAL Marriott, Somerset.