Helmet Law Opponent Raises Issues of Privacy Regulation
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-Serving the Town Since 1890 — Pi r.n O "n 1 - tr Ti IV! Thursdiy, November 28,1991 O1 -f- 232-4407 FORTYCENTS — i~: f.11 •- RELATIVELY SMALL NUMBER OF THOSE AFFECTED POINTED TO Helmet Law Opponent Raises Issues of Privacy Regulation Education Would Be a More Effective Method Than 'Intimidation' in Bringing Safety, He Says In response to the introduction on "The precedent for this type of law "I've also noted on numerous oc- in 1990 by motor vehicles. Many of November 19 of an ordinance re- already has been set," Mr. Pinheiro casions both adults and youngsters these deaths are probably caused by quiring those IS years old and under pointed out. "According to the Na- riding bicycles at night in Westfield head injuries, he noted. be mandated to wear bicycle helmets tional Safety Council, about 25,700 without light or reflective clothing," "If the purpose of the helmet or- ifthey are riding in Westfield, Robert Americans riding in passenger cars Mr. Pinheiro added. "This truly is a dinance is to prevent injury and death, Pinheiro of 228 Grove Street said this died in 1990 at a result of accidents. safety concern, and while laws exist why shouldn't it be extended to also week that the proposed ordinance In that same year, 2,800 motorcyclists requiring lights at night, in many include pedestrians? Surely their lives would give the town the power "to died in accidents. Most people cases they are not heeded." are just as valuable as those of bicy- define certain reasonable and ac- probably would agree that seatbelts The National Safety Council also clists.. Would we find it acceptable if ceptable norms of personal behavior and motorcycle helmets arc a good says that 7,400 pedestrians were killed lhal must be adhered to." thing and help prevent injuries and Mr. Pinheiro noted, "despite these death, and numerous state laws re- Orwellian overtones," the ordinance quiring seatbelts and motorcycle is difficult to oppose because adher- helmets are on the books." ence to it potentially could result "in He added, however, that about Town Native Releases lives saved or serious injury avoided 1,000 people who ride bicycles and in certain types of accidents." tricycles died last year throughout He explained it applied only to the country as a result of collisions Novel on American Life those 15 years old and under because with motor vehicles,and it'sesttmated "too much opposition would have that bicycle helmets might have saved Andrew Ctan lor Th* WxWXd Ltmdtr been generated had it applied to ev- 850 of them. Values of a Nation Viewed IN THE LIMELIGHT-Steven Holt do« some conltmplillng during Saturday's WrtlfWU High School Production of Our Town. eryone." "One could argue," according to the Grove Street resident, "these 850 Through Eyes of Two Characters deaths actually represent a small * ••• • photograph «o« 21 fraction of all the thousands or even James Stempel, the son of Bruno- rice, corruption and other evils he Overwhelming Teamwork Carried millions of people throughout the Stempel and the late Mrs. Stempel of sees along the way. country who ride a bicycle in a given Westfield and a 1966 graduate of A11 his ad ventures are brought forth year, so the actual risk of this hap- Westfield High School, has written a with a good sprinkling- of humor, Blue Devil Booters to Greatness pening to someone is relatively small. novel, American Rain, recently re- however. Of the 1,000 deaths in 1990, however, leased by Monacacy River Press of By JEREMY BARBIN goal. 380ofthem were children 14 years of Union Bridge, Maryland. The legal profession takes a senior half-back Wojcik propelled the pounding too, in a nation ruled by (Wl Mi»w W.Htr»« on *•#• 11) What Devil fan could forget the Devils to victory. age or less. Even allowing that helmets The author was bom in Rahway in next game against Elizabeth when might have prevented all these deaths, "the law of cash flow." .Members of this year's Westfield The image of Pepper in goal, and 1948, and, after receiving his Bach- Much like the real world ofAmerica Boys' Varsity Soccer Team can be Kevin Zadourian scored his first his superior efforts, will always be in the overall risk to someone in this age elor of Arts Degree in Political Sci- varsity Goal to lift the Devils to group of suffering a helmet-pre- today, Mallory's world is one where seen wearing shirts with the slogan the minds of the Union Farmers. ence from The Citadel in Charleston, no one is responsible, but everyone • "BfrVmi Befteire" on the back.--::•.*, -. Victory? '" ' "/" ' " Another herb that slicks out in the ventable death again is relatively South Carolina, he left the Garden small." sues. After the boys' 1-0 defeat of East Mow about the Linden game when comrnnooMnactt Slate for Maryland, where he lives Brunswick in the state finals on Fri- While any loss of life or disabling with his wife and three children. Education, politics, religion, big day, wecan answeradeflnitive "yes." injury is a serious concern, Mr. The Vice President of Schooley & business, the rampant materialism of The team defeated a tough East Pinheiro said, he questioned whether Stempel, an independent insurance the 1980s, the Protestant work ethic, Brunswick squad on a rainy night in Connell Seeks Refund it is proper for the Town Council to investigation firm in Baltimore, he is feminism, conservatism, the Ameri- Trenton. prevent childrenfromridingabicycle an avid handball player and a writer can dream and even the self-made The winning goal coming off the unless $30 to $50 is first spent on a of short stories — four of which have made are taken to task in this social foot of senior Tn-Captain Jay Ball. helmet, especially in less-affluent been published. satire. This victory completed a 22-1-1 In Runnells Site Dispute households where there is more than American Rain is Mr. Stempel's one child. American Rain makes the reader season, which included a conference Connell Real ty& Development Co. prepared statement. first novel and he now is working on laugh at himself while forcing him to championship, a county champion- of Westfield has demanded that Ber- Connell has submitted written no- The helmet law opponent said the final draft of his second, Apple education on the reasons for using seriously rethink the notions he holds ship, a sectional championship and a keley Heights repay by Christmas tice to the township giving the gov- Sunday. dear. state championship. $3.8 million it paid to the township's erning body 30 days to repay the$3.8 bicycle helmets is "better than in- Donald Mallory, the first-person timidation" in motivating people to Yet the positive side of American It also included a No. 1 rank in the affordable housing trust, plusescrow million previously paid under the narrator of the novel, which takes life is joyously celebrated in the novel. T.V. 3 poll, as well as a No. 1 rank in fees and interest, For a total of $4.69 wear the helmets. place in Baltimore, decides to set off the stale. million, following approval by the on a voyage to discover what matters The boys also received national Berkeley Heights Planning Board of in life. recognition, being ranked eighth in an office complex proposed by He arrives in Maryland, ready to Turkey Rates the nation. Connell for the former Runnells claim his inheritance from his Uncle So who was it? Hospital site. Mayor to Light Max, who is known more for his Who was the great player that led The board placed restrictions on infamous deeds than for his famous Near Top Westfield to such a successful season? the approval which the development ones. Some can say it was Jeff Hughes, believes may violate the contract Yule Tree Sunday The uncle's bequest turns into u others can say it was Chris Wojcik, under which the money was paid to crash course in the realities of In Study still others can say it was Ball. Berkeley Heights. Mayor Richard H. Bagger will throw the switch American life in the 1990s. Defensive aficionados can say it In the process, Mallory discovers Turkey, the centerpiece of every The return of the money could in- to illuminate the hundreds of lights on the ever- Thanksgiving feast since the days of was Eric Pepper or the Zadourians' crease taxes on every Berkeley not only a real feeling for the country Are these people wrong? No. green tree at the Westfield Train Station on North he loves, but an entire new system of the Pilgrims, is becoming increasingly Heights home by 60 points if the more popular in ourhealth-conscious However, they aren't totally light funds were to be repaid in one year. Avenue during the annual tree-lighting ceremony values, a woman to build a fresh life either. with and his own niche in life. society, statistics from the National Repayment through bonding could Turkey Federation show. This team was in every sense of the take 20 years. on Sunday evening, December 1. The idealism he enters his new life The number of pounds of turkey word a "team." After more than a year of hearings, Santa will arrive at 5:30 p.m. on a Westfield Fire with, however, is tempered by ava- In almost very one oF the 22 vic- consumed yearly per person has in- the Berkeley Heights board last No- creased steadily, from 1.7 in 1935 to tories the re wasa different Devil hero. vember 16 approved Conncll's pro- Department truck to greet youngsters and distrib- For example, in the Devils' first an estimated 20 pounds next year, posalfora 10-story, twin-tower office ute candy canes.