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HE WESTFIELD LEADER The Leading and Mott Widely Circulated Weekly New»paper In Union County USPS6K20 .• ENTH YEAR, NO. 17 Second Ctau Poslue Published 28 Pages—30 Cents 11 W«u(kW. N.J. WESTFIELD, NEW JERSEY, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 1986 Every Thursday JDr. Smith Participates Service Agencies Appeal In First Board Meeting Members of the Westfield record keeping. devoted to the superintendent's For Grant Fund Support School Board met in regular ses- Board member Thomas Taylor report. Dr. Smith's remarks sion Tuesday night and approved emerged as the chief opponent of were formalized since this was the first reading of the contro- the attendance policy on the basis his first opportunity to address a Appeals for more than a half munity Center on West Broad St., health outreach clinic, $1,064; versial new attendance policy by that it deprived both students and regular board meeting. million dollars' worth of applica- health outreach program, hous- Neighborhood Council, $7,000; a vote of 6-2. parents the right to take respon- He presented his concept of tions for Community Develop- ing code enforcement, etc. handicapped accessibility to the The meeting was the first at- sibility for decisions on attend- education in 1966 and outlined ment Block Grant funding were Council support this year has Westfield Y, $135,000.; and tended by new superintendent made at Tuesday night's meeting been asked for NIA projects Washington Rock Girl Scout ance. what he considered to be the two of the Town Council. Dr. Mark C. Smith who took an Said Taylor: "I have a philoso- most important challenges fac- totalling $160,000; code enforce- Council, $4,050. active part in the debate over this phical problem with this policy. I ing public schools. The HUD program, now in its ment, $6,000; central business Rosemary Hocking, spokes- 13th year, has provided funding district handicapped ramps (45 woman for the NIA, outlined policy. believe it (attendance) should not Said Smith: "I am particularly curb cuts), $45,000; drainage, Tuesday's version of the at- be an administrative decision.' concerned about two things. for various Westfield programs some of these proposals at the such as Neighborhood Improve- walks, curbs, paving landscaping meeting. tendance policy carried revisions Taylor was supported in his First, that we do not continue the ment Association street and and/or other improvements on of earlier policy statements, opinion by Board Member pendulum swings between an During the open discussion by housing improvements, the Windsor Ave., West Broad St., citizens, residents on Edgar Rd., leaving penalties for infractions George Weimer and the two over emphasis on academic Neighborhood Council center on Grandview Ave., Sterling PI. and open to the judgment of a review voted against the policy despite achievement and an over em- Cacciola PI., the Westfield Com- Greene PI., totalling $176,000; (Continued on page 23) committee and increasing the several revisions which they phasis on citizenship education or number of permitted absences in were able to incorporate during human development. .. the sec- the final quarter of the school voting throughout the meeting. ond is that we work to implement Heavy Appeal for year. Members of the board and reforms which will ensure that Because this was the first read- public who supported the policy we maintain and enhance the Lights Fund ing of the policy, suggestions and did so on the principle that its quality of teachers and of instruc- The Westfield Area Chamber of Commerce is criticisms from the public will goal was not punitive but rather tion in our classrooms." preparing to brighten the central business district still be considered. The board to encourage student attendance, As support for equal emphasis with illuminated decorations again this year. will conduct a second reading at They cited the improved attend- on human development Dr. "This project, which promotes warmth and good its next board meeting in ance already noted at the high Smith claimed "The 1980's are a cheer throughout the community, is financed sole- December and if there are no school. time when many young people ly through donations to the Holiday Lights Fund," substantial changes the policy is As Dr. Smith stated, "The have found it particularly dif- states Chamber President Mitchell Evans. "We expected to pass. larger message needs to be: 'We ficult to deal positively with the are appealing to all local businesses, organiza- A separate vote at the next want the children in the class- problems of growing up." Smith tions, and individuals for the financial means to meeting will determine if the room.'" (Contlnuod on page 28) continue and expand this annual tradition." policy is to be retroactive. The In addition to the debate on the For years, the Chamber has assumed the high school has been adhering to attendance policy, a portion of responsibility of administering the project. the policy since September in its Tuesday's board meeting was Information Primarily through the efforts of Lights Chairman Saturday, Nov. 22 William Moore of Classic Studio, the Chamber 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. purchases, maintains, and arranges for storage Watterson St. Parking Lot (off and mounting of the tree-shaped decorations. It of Rahway Ave.) pays for materials, labor, and utility expenses Newspaper and Aluminum through the Lights Fund. Cardboard and magazines can- This year, the Chamber plans to expand the not be accepted. Holiday Lights Project by the addition of 6 new The Center will be manned by displays to be placed along the North and South Boy Scout Troops 72 and 172. Ave. corridors. The estimated cost of this expan- sion is $5,000: half for the purchase of the decora- I'larly Deadline tions, half to be paid to PSE&G for permanent electrical and cell installation on their poles. A similar expansion, planned in response to com- j.:..-An~ early deadline will be munity demand, was made last year. observed for the Thanksgiving issue of the Westfield Leader, "We thank the businesses, organizations, and in- which will be published Wednes- dividuals who annually contribute to the Holiday Lights Fund," says Susan Jardine, executive day, Nov. 26. director of the Chamber. "And we encourage The deadline for news releases others to join them in financing something which Photo by Joseph Buscaino, Daily Journal and advertising is 5 p.m., Friday, Patrolman Patrick Gray, left, and Sgt. Carl Gels survey (he unclaim- benefits the whole community." Photo by Classic Studio Nov. 21; weekend sports results Dan Calvi, standing beside a newly purchased or- ed bicycles which will be auctioned off Saturday, Nov. 22 beginning at will be accepted until 9 a.m., Checks, in any amount, payable to "Holiday 10 a.m. In the Wateunk Room of the Municipal Building. Lights Fund," may be mailed to the Westfield namental tree, prepares for installation of Holiday Monday, Nov. 24. Area Chamber of Commerce, P.O. Box 81, Lights, sponsored by the Westfield Area Chamber Westfield, N.J. 07091. of Commerce. Police to Auction Off Car Exhaust Can More Than 100 Bicycles Leaves Westfield Winter Festival Fire Chief Walter J. Ridge Under the direction of Chief specifically urged "anyone who cautions all Westfield Anthony J. Scutti the Westfield has had a bike missing or stolen residents against parking on Set for Sunday, Dec. 21 Police Department will conduct in the past 12-15 months should or too close to leaves. Heated an auction of more than 100 come and examine what we exhaust systems can ignite Ice Sculptures, special guests, attractions of the 1986 Westfield which has been won by Westfield bicycles and assorted bicycle have. If you find your missing leaves resulting in fire. and Santa's North Pole head- Winter Festival which will be (Continued on page 23) parts that have been recovered bike and have proof of ownership, quarters - these are three of the held Sunday, Dec. 21, 12 noon - 4 and unclaimed during the past you can claim it that morning." p.m., in downtown Westfield. several years. "We're very pleased that Patrolman Patrick Gray and Included in the merchandise Hair Studio Granted Awning several groups have already con- Sgt. Carl Geis will conduct the are bicycles of all varieties, tacted us about performing at the auction at 10 a.m., Nov. 22, in the scooters and dirt bikes, and parts At Zoning Bd. Meeting festival," said Anthony Annese, Wateunk Room of the Municipal such as tires and rims. president of the Westfield Building. The Juvenile Bureau will be A South Avenue hair studio's to erect a bathroom on the first Association of Merchants The items to be auctioned can assisting with their Enforcement request for an awning with floor level of their home. A rear (W.A.M.), sponsor of the event. be viewed prior to the event from Explorers Club under the direc- signage was approved by the yard violation presently exists. "We also hope to be able to an- 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. Patrolman Gray tion of Detective Ronald Allen.. Board of Adjustment, at Mr. Recca told the board that nounce the appearances of two Monday's public session. his physician had recommended special guests who will delight Representing Rapid Transit his getting a Jacuzzi for Westfielders of all ages in the United Fund Campaign Hair Studio, 281 South Ave., were therapeutic purposes. very near future." William and Marie Young, who The board noted that the Rec- Elm St., between North Ave. agreed to meet the board's cas had been granted a variance and Quimby St. will again be Passes Halfway Mark criteria with regard to the awn- (Continued last page, this section] closed to vehicular traffic to ing sign: the studio's present win- serve as a focal point for the The journey to the Westfield states Hartzell.