Ere Comes Santa Not Once, but Twice
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mmmmmmmmmmmimmmmmm 0 R MtStRVt 79 1 SCOTCH PLMNS, NJ tp.', % Hometown Holiday Shopping 0 7 076 begins on Page 15 SCOTCH PLAINS FANWOOD VOLUME 25 NUMBER 50 SCOTCH PLAINS • FANWOOD, N.J. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 15, 1977 20 CENTS ere Comes Santa Conraii Found Parents Seek Guilty In Retention Of School Not Once, But Twice Fanwood Court Approximately 35 people, 25 of them parents of LaGrande school, conveyed strong opposition to a closing of LaGrande Children of Fanwood, Conraii, the rail system School, at a public input session held by the Board of we're about to let you in on a serving Fanwood-Scotch Education on Monday. The board plans to act tonight on giant secret. The great man Plains commuters, has been closing of a facility in the school district. The Board has himself — Santa Claus — found guilty in Fanwood received a report from an Ad Hoc Citizens Committee which must have heard some Municipal Court on charges studied facility closing, with a recommendation to close the awfully good reports about of permitting dirty and lit- Administration Building at Muir School, and an accom- you kids! Guess what he has tered conditions along the panying suggestion to close I.aGranrit»._ ^- decided to do? He plans to railroad property, There have take time out from his early- Betty Swisher of Fanwood mendation, "with a minority been suggestions of har- evening sled-packing to visit asked why the Board would report if need be." boring of rodents, from the Fanwood early on Christmas consider closing LaGrande "Has anyone consulted the Fanwood Board of Health, Eve, and he'll be cheeking in, when the majority report children?" asked Les Rubin. not once, but twice! Judge Melvin Whitkin has from the Committee He challenged that, in in- given the railroad a week to suggested Muir. Philip terests of economics, children Yes, siree, Mr. Claus will submit a basic cleanup Labasi of Scotch Plains took are shuffled around without a be out scouting, peeking in schedule to Board of Health issue with the focus placed school identity. Rubin also windows, looking in doors, officials, before aentenehvf,. upon the minority report. voiced concern that there and watching to see,who's A fine of up to $500 per da; The official position of the would be no school identity naughty or nice, early in the is possible under Fanwood majority favors Muir closing, for Fanwood if the only evening. You can't miss him. law. he said, but Board statements school in that community He'll be Very VUible, In fact, and press coverage have given were to be closed. Rubin said if you watch out the window, prominence to the minority that at a school closing somewhere between 4:30 and position. meeting last year, a huge tur- have lots of kids on your Santa Will 6:30 pm, what to your won- jelly. If you listen real close, Board President August nout of people opposed any street, and you want to make drous eyes will appear but a you'll hear him call, "Merry Ruggiero emphasized that the school closing, sure Santa sees you, have Visit SP Wed, giant red fire engine, and Christmas to all, and to all a Board retains the ultimate Ruggiero noted that the your mom call John Philips The Scotch Plains some smaller police-car good night." prerogative to make meeting in question drew at 889-6532, and he'll put Recreation Commission an- escorts! Atop the engine will The Recreation Com- decisions, while Board mem- parents from three schools,' be Santa, dressed all in red your street on the tour list. nounces the arrival of Santa mission arranged this special ber Edward Spack noted that contributing to the turnout. from his head to his toes. After he's gone by, get out Claus on December 21 at the preview visit, with the the charge to the Committee Parents questioned school Spring to the window, throw the milk and cookies, tuck in Scotch Plains Municipal cooperation of the Fanwood was to formulate a recom- Continued On Page 19 open the sash, and you'll be police Department PBA. The under the covers, and after Building at 6:45 pm. able to spot that famous Fire Company volunteered to you are asleep, he'll return Santa will greet each and belly, that'll shake when he chauffeur, Santa will tour as for the real business at hand! every child and distribute Manger Scene Returns laughs, like a bowl full of many streets as he can. If you candy, while young choristers made up of elementary Santa ftrt school children sing Christ- Where Christmas mas carols. Local Jaycees will provide Contest . hot chocolate and assist Rose Charity Begins Marie Donnelly, Program For Kids and Special Events Director Caught up in the purchase of Christmas trees and ornamen. for the Commission, in coor- ts, wrappings and festive dinners, as we all are, it's all too of- dinating the event. ten that the true Christmas spirit eludes us in the rush. Giving The Times is sponsoring a Plan to come out boys and to the less privileged, and thinking of others is the real spirit of holiday art contest for girls to meet Santa. Merry the season which is upon us. children, We're looking for Christmas! We are fortunate as a community, for most of us enjoy a pictures in holiday spirit — comfortable standard of living, comfortable homes, and stable pencil, crayon, paints, families. However, in our own midst and in our surrounding whatever. Children are in- vited to enter, and should area, the needy are there, and at least two agencies in town Members of Scotch Plains P.B.A. Local #8? are shown assem- have all entries delivered or welcome help. bling a manger scene on Park Ave. The costs were defrayed by mailed to the Times office, Community At Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish on Marline Avenue in the P.B.A. and the Scotch Plains Business Association, 1600 E. 2nd Street, Scotch Scotch Plains, parishioners have adopted a sister parish — Animals will be provided by Terrylou Zoo, fencing by New Plains, no later than noon on Fund Drive Immaculate Heart of Mary in Elizabeth — where parishioners Jersey Fence Co. and audio by Station Radio & Appliance, all Thursday, December 22. are truly needy. The parish members keep a close eye on their of Scotch Plains. The Scotch Plains Recreation Comm, also less fortunate fellows in the Elizabeth vicinity throughout the assisted with the lighting. Entries will be judged by year, and particularly at holiday times. Right now, Im- our art staff - Director Val maculate Heart here is collecting useful canned goods, and Ginther and her assistant, CALENDAR toys for children. Father George Byrne, pastor, emphasizes Beth-Holly - and a $5 prize that the parish isn't in the toy repair business, and suggests Thursday, Dec. 1B — Bel. Index will be awarded for the best that any toy contributions be new or in nearly new condition. of Ed,, Regular Monthly picture in each of six This Saturday, December 17, young people of the parish will Meeting, 8 pm. CLASSIFIED. ...... ....28 categories: kindergarten, 1st, Saturday, Dec. 17 — be on hand from 10 am to 4 pm to receive any contributions EDITORIAL........ .....4 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th grades. Raider Band Paper Drive, local residents of all faiths may wish to make. ENTERTAINMENT 17 Each entry should include High School, 9 am-2 pm Clothing is not needed ai this time, since a Thanksgiving LEGALS. 26 i identification: name, ad- Monday, Dec, 19 — Sr. MAYOR'S CORNER 6 j clothing drive has left the parish with an abundance. dress, telephone number and Citizen Housing Corp., REAL ESTATE......... 26 j S.P. Municipal Bldg,, St. Bartholomew the Apostle Church is working in close grade level. In our issue of SERVICE..., 27'! cooperation with the DECA Club at Scotch Plains-Famvood Room 202,8 pm SOCIAL TIMES......... S Thursday, December 29, PLEASE SEND YOUfl TAX- Tuesday, Dec. 20 — High School, to fill some empty stockings. Father Doherty of we'll publish the winning en- DEDUCTIBLE CONTRIBUTION TO YMCA...... 22 St. Bartholomew's has high praise for the efforts of the hish BOX 381 Community Caroling, tries. They should be on SCOTCH PLAINS, NEW JfflSEY Fanwood RR Station, 7 pm school students. He encourages support for their toy drive. paper no larger than 9 x 12. Continued On Page 21 iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiliiiiliiiiilTiniiimiiiliiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiili I 4...THETIMES, DECEMBER 15, 1977 Congressman MATT RINALDO DISTRICT-NEW JERSEY GUEST EDITORIAL To the Editor: Among these are: by Reigh Carpenter We should be concerned —elimination of one guidan- Superintendent Speaks On H,S. Tensions over what is happening to our ce counselor ($14,000), The unfortunate incident at the Senior High School last School Syiem. A minority is —fifty percent reduction of week should focus the minds of all staff members and the causing a ruckus over non- the allocation for summer T|ie jjsl of persOns svho have worked and made valuable School Community upon the need to establish avenues for im- sensical matters. guidance services (SS.OOO). contributions to society beyond the age of 65 is long and im- proved communications between the various facets with which What malleis in the school —elimination of proposed press;ve. h points to the folly of maintaining the present man- we live and associate. Until such avenues are made available system is a good education supervisory program datory retirement age. for expressing grievances, resolving problems and differences, and not what percentage (S19.JO0). Anyone able and willing to continue working past the age of and understanding concerns; until all groups accept and are make up a cheerleader squad, —an acorss-the.board five (5) 6j snouid have the opportunity to stay on the job.