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SCOTCH FLAWSTH—E Serving Scotch PlainsTIME and Fanwood Since 1959 — S nurwooD txn NJ. Thuntoy, September 14,1995 232-4407 FIFTY CENTS ABOUT SEVENTY-FIVE RESIDENTS APPLAUD COUNCIL'S DECISION Mayor Johnston Says Township Will Not Rezone Lot to Permit Construction of a Foodtown Supermarket Had Been Proposed for Plainfield Avenue; Safety of School Children Had Been Cited by Residents

By GLENN R. KAPMNSKY eluding those that were made at the eight yean, mentioned a contamina- SMWjn August 8 regular meeting and any tion problem on the property. Approximately 75 people were in comments that were registered with Mrs. Weichert said that the hat attendance at Tuesday's public meet- the council subsequent to August 8. contacted the Elizabethtown Water ing of the Scotch Plains Township "A petition with over 560 signa- Company and they are testing the Council and heard Mayor Robert E. tures 'opposing the construction of a water at three of their wells located Johnston say the council has decided supermarket' on these lots was re- across from the property. against rczoning a site in the town- cently submitted to the council. ship for a Foodtown supermarket. "The Scotch Plains Business and Officials said two small parcels Since the August 8 council meet- Professional Association also com- which have been labeled as contami- ing, the Mayor stated, "The council municated with the council by way of nated would have to be cleaned up has carefully considered the merits of a letter dated September 6 opposing prior to any construction. WMlun A. Burfca for T7» Ttmtw the rezoning request made by Mayfair She said, "We are happy with your RENEWEDSPIRlT...The American Legion ColorGuardparticipatedin the rededicaUonofthe Veterans War Memorial the rezoning request based upon a Foodtown. survey of their membership," Mayor decision." on Front Street in Scotch Plains on September 9. Ceremonies were conducted by the Mayors from Scotch Plains and Timothy Livolsi, a resident of Fanwood, local clergy and the World War II Commemorative Committee. The Scotch Piains-Fanwood High School "The council has also thoroughly Johnston explained. Chorus sang the National Anthem and "God Bless America." Then Assemblyman Alan M. Augustine, a Scotch Plains evaluated comments from township "The council has determined the Henry Street, was the next speaker. resident, delivered a patriotic address. His comments can be found on Page 5. residents and property owners, in- rezoning request of Mayfair- Mr. Livolsi thanked the council for Foodtown is not in the best interests "their leadership." of the township and is without merit. He and other neighbors near the This rezoning request will no longer site said they wish to be consulted on Scotch Piains-Fanwood Youth Association be considered by the. council. This possible future uses for the land. request will not be officially referred Mayor Johnston urged Mr. Livolii to the Planning Board or to the pro- COMMCPONMOrit fessional staff for any further study," Seeks to Construct Ballfield in Township the Mayor emphasized. After Mayor Johnston read the Scotch Plains Mr. Atkins Says Environmental Concerns Could Delay Proposal for Plainfield Avenue press release, those in attendance broke into applause. Plans Pickup MayfairSupermarkets had recently By GLENN R. kAJ'LINSKV the Township Council. Arthur Bruschetti, Jr. cant lot, on Far View Drive. This proposed to build the Foodtown at a Sprcialty Wiuttnfvt Iht Times Police Chief Robert Luce and Another officer, Patrick Page, comes in response to a request site on Plainfield Avenue. Of Tree Limbs Scotch Plains officials an- Mr. Atkins said they have submit- was hired last month. He started from a Far View Drive resident. The site, which formerly housed a nounced Tuesday that a proposal ted another federal grant request training at the John H. Stamler Officials said it appears there construction company, has been va- Public Works Crews Slate has bee'; iccei ved from the Scotch to the Department of Justice un- Police Academy on August 11. cant for the last eight or nine years. was a plan to install the sewers in The township has a lien on the prop- Collection for September 25 Piains-Fanwood Youth Baseball der the "COPS Fast" program. Chief Luce said the officer should 1964. erty and the land is the subject of Scotch Plains is planning a tree Association for a ballfield on the The municipality received fund- graduate in December and will be For what ever reason, however, property which has been the sub- foreclosure proceedings. limband brush pick-upprogram start- ing for one of the two officers it placed in the Patrol Division. the work was not undertaken at Area residents had cited increased ing on Monday, September 25, at 7 ject of such recent controversy, requested last year under the pro- A Brookside Park Pond Study the time. The services of an out- traffic, and crime concerns as well as a.m. Since the Department of Public namely the property on Plainfield gram. Committee has been formed to side consulting engineer may have the fact the proposed supermarket Works will be going through the town- Avenue, which Mayfair Super- In order to receive the funding, address the deterioration of the to be retained, officials said. would be in close proximity to resi- shiponly once, residents are reminded markets wanted rezoned in order a program had to be developed pond. The group will have its first Mr. Atkins requested Mayor dential areas as reasons for their ob- that all tree debris must be placed at to possibly construct a supermar- curbside by this date. utilizing community oriented po- meeting on Tuesday, September Robert E. Johnston and the coun- ket. Thomas E. Atkins, Township t i'fle^ghbors were also concerned "We will be picking up tree limbs licing techniques. 26. cil to get to him as soon as pos- Administrator said he will con- about the safety of school children and shrub parts only. Grass, weeds, Chief Luce has developed a bi- The Scotch Plains Office of sible their ideas on the 1996 mu- walking to the many schools which leaves, stumps and other materials tact officials of the association to cycle patrol program for part of Emergency Management con- nicipal budget. discuss the idea. are located within a one-mile radius will not^e p)cked,up;;a spokesman the northwest sector of thetown- ducted a "tabletop exercise on ''On*atib°ther matterpthe council* dfthe site.-' "*-—"'- -' ~—r-- • said. ' ,v However, due to environmental ship. September 11 at the municipal discussed the issue of the place- After reading the press release the This is the third year of this pro? concerns and foreclosure proceed- Two officers will serve on the building. Theernergency manage- ment of its legal advertisements Mayor invited those in the audience gram,-and residents are asked for ings on the property, it appears the patrol which will begin in the early ment team reviewed and exam- in newspapers. The matter was to comment. their cooperation with this additional property will not be re-developed spring of next year. The officials ined the township's preparedness, referred to the Township Clerk Mrs. Sharon Weichert, who has service. in the near future, Mr. Atkins told will be Patrick Hamlette and response and recovery plans as- and the Legal Department. lived on Malcolm Place for the past "As you probably know, fall is an sociated with a mythical hurri- COMMCDOWMOrft Delicatessen Receives miral George Reider. Scotch Plains Zoning Board Grants In other business, the Engineer- ing Department Construction Of- Planning Board Approval ficial Robert LaCosta, Director of Variances for Two-Story Addition Public Property Walter DiNizo, Extreme Cuisine Expects to Open in Township Next Month and Sanitary Inspector Andrew Deck With 22-Foot Setback Approved on Stout Avenue Home Snyder will investigate and re- By JEANNE WHITNEY 50 feet from the opposing property By AUDREY KAPLINSKY off-premises catering. Mr. Krieger search the possibility of installing Sptdally Wriiwifnr Tht Timi Mr. O'Neil asked for a condition Specially Wrintnfot Pit rimts line, attorney for the board, Anthony emphasized that Extreme Cuisine will The Scotch Plains Board of Ad- on the variance, if granted, so the The Scotch Plains Planning Board a sanitary sewer service for three Rinaldo, said. be using an "upscale, healthy ap- justment acted swiftly last Thursday front porch could not be enclosed in held an abbreviated meeting on Sep- properties, one of which is a va- Mrs. Kuhn said the existing unat- proach" in the preparation of its food. night at the request of three appli- the future, further aggravating the tember 6 when two resolutions were tached two-car garage to the rear of Patrons will be able to enjoy in- cants, memorializing the granting of setback violation. He said the main memorialized, new business was the house would be demolished. door seating. A delivery service will Scotch Plains Women yard setback variances on the spot roof of the house extends over the postponed to a future nieeti ng and the also be available. instead of waiting the customary Board member Jeremiah P. O'Neil porch, which lends itself to easy en- status of pending applications was Kick Off Season The board also memorialized the month, so the applicants could begin recommended the applicant consider closure. discussed. resolution of the estate of Helen With Light Lunch construction as soon as possible. The setbacks on the new addition to avoid Mr. Rinaldo said it was difficult to The board memorialized the reso- compounding the existing setback enforce such a condition unless it Keller, located at 170 Harding Road. The Scotch Plains Woman's Club board indicated that good weather for lution of Extreme Cuisine, located at violations that included extending the Was linked to the deed of the house. A minor subdivision with several held its first meeting of the 1995- building was limited at this time of 503 Park Avenue. A site plan waiver open front porch. The board decided against a deed waivers and variances was approved 1996 season yesterday, Wednesday, year. and the granting of several variances Board member, Mrs. Jane Lorber, restriction, and granted the setback by the board at its meeting of August September 13, at the Scotch Hills Mrs.RitaKuhnof22l5Algonquin was approved by the board at its said, "This is ridiculous, to try and variance as proposed. Mr. Rinaldo 7. Country Club. Drive was granted front-yard setback meeting of August 7. move the whole thing back." noted there were no objections to the Both items on the agenda for new Meetings are held the second variances of 16 and 24 feet where 30 Extreme Cuisine, a gourmet deli- Vice Chairman, Mrs. Alice Algran, plan from neighbors. business were postponed for future Wednesday of each month at the coun- feet is required, in order to add a two- catessen, is anticipated to open its said, "The flat facade is superior. Inadifferent case, the board granted meetings. try club at noon. A light lunch is story extension and attached one-car doors in October. Edward Krieger, We're here to review the plan as a rear-yard setback variance for a The application of RalphChecchio, served, followed by a business meet- garage to the existing house that sits President and owner of Extreme Cui- submitted." deck to a fifth homeowner in a devel- at 661 Road, proposed a ing and program. in violation at the front yard. sine, explained that hiseslablishment three-phase construction plan with a Mr. O'Neil said the house sits for- opment surrounding a "Green Acres" will be serving lunch and dinner. The All women are invited to attend "It's a double lot, 80 by 100 feet," ward of other houses on the block by parcel of land, according to bond site plan waiver. This application is and new members are always wel- Mrs. Kuhn said. The neighboring delicatessen will also have extensive- scheduled fordiscussion by the board "eight or nine feet" and the porch members. come. house is a corner lot facing Hetfield extends beyond that. To allow the at its next meeting on Monday, Sep- For further information, please call Avenue, she said. "Green Acres" describes land that tember 18. extension of the violation is "con- can not be privately developed. DEADLINES HELP Mrs. Ann Gannon, Membership The existing house is 8.04 feet from trary to the zoning practice," he said. Board member Robert La Costa Chairwoman, at 889-5930. one properly line, and approximately Mr. and Mrs. Robert Zareuky re- PAPERS SERVE YOU said the application of SterlingChase, ceived a variance for a 40-foot set- Those preparing press releases for Traveller Way and Rambling Drive, back where 50 feet is required, at the submission to The Weslfielii Leader or would be heard at a future meeting. 24 Winchester Drive site. f/i«7Vmeiarercmiruledallcopy should The board is awaiting additional Additional Landscaping Discussed by Council "There's nothing behind us," Mrs. be in the hands of the Editor at SO Elm information. The applicant has pro- Zareuky said, referring to the unde- Street, Wcslficld, by 4 p.m. on the posed to move lot lines. veloped parcel. Friday before the Thursday on which For North Avenue Recycling Facility However, approval of the building they wish It to appear. The lots were previously approved as part of the Ponderosa Farm subdi- By SUZETTESTALKER materials by town construction offi- Leader releases also may be mailed Sptclallf WrHun fur T*» Ttmi cials is required, the board said. Mrs. to Post Office Box 250, Wcstflcld, vision. The board will announce the 07091, nnd Times releases to Post Of- hear! ng date at a subsequent meeting. The Fanwood Borough Council spotlighted sev- sire for more information on the proposal before Zareuky said she wanted to use a fice Box 368, Scotch Plains, 07076, to In pending board business, the law eral issues during last Wednesday's agenda session, Fanwood officially endorses the measure. composite material, not wood, for meet the above requirements. firm of DiFrancesco, DiMonle, including a proposed measure concerning funding of Council President, Mrs, Maryanne Connelly, re- deck construction. For events which happen the week- DiFranccsco of 419 Park Avenue, mandatory state programs; the status of the marked the Issue is "very political," noting that the Board member Thomas Perrucci end prior to publication, press releases has proposed four new residential municipality's recycling effort and pending building measure has been bounced between the state Senate said the proposed composite material should reach the Editor by Monday of apartments on a proposed new sec- and zoning developments, and the Assembly and that both houses would have to released noxious fumes when burned, the week of publication at 10 nm. ond floor. The application will be agree upon it. The board additionally required an Obituaries will be token until Tues- Mayor, Mrs. Linda d. Slender, and council mem- scheduledforapublicheoring.aboard bers expressed support for the Pan wood-Scotch Plains Under building and zoning, Councilman Bruce H. "earth tone' or "neutral" color for day at 5 p. m spokesman said. whatever material was approved in For events which arc planned weeks Recycling Association, which they reported has been Walsh discussed with his colleagues an ordinance on or months in advance, we encourage Stephen Costalos, trading as "doing well" in its campaign to encourage recycling first reading which proposes an amendment to the building the deck. submission of stories us catly its pos- Scupenbillties.onWaldheimAvenue, among area residents. Officials discussed the pros- borough's Property Maintenance Code, Mr. and Mrs, Robert McNilly of sible prior to the event. has proposed to construct a masonry pect of having a portion of recycling proceeds di- The ordinance, Mr. Walsh explained, would 336 Stout Avenue were granted a The ubovc deadlines arc meant to building and landscaping storsge yard rected to ward additional landscaping of the North "streamline" the process of enoctini the code by variance for a 22-foot rear-yard set- enable ut to prepare your copy care- on his property, At present, the appll- Avenue recycling facility. eliminating the "second step" notification of (he back, where 30 feel Is required, in fully. COHmWQOHHMt* The governing body also reviewed information governing body, The borough clerk would limply order to odd a deck. provided through the New Jersey League of Munici- conform with the municipality's zoning officer con- Mr. McNally said it was a corner palities regarding a Stale Mandate, Slate Pay pro- cerning individual casei and the chairman of the property, where he preferred to ex- HOW TO GET THITIMIS posal, The measure calls for Kate government to fund council's Building and Zoning Committee would tend the deck behind the house, not programs which It mandates for municipalities and olio be notified. toward the street. He said he had i would thereby relieve local governing bodies of hav- In other mailers, Mr. Walsh was expected to Intro- row of hedges at least five feel high at Just Fill in the Form ing to additionally lax residents to abide by stale duce last night an ordinance concerning Inoperable the rear property line. On Page 10 regulations. vehicles on local roadi and highway! and would Mr. Perrucci laid the neighbor's Although Borough Council members generally prohibit mechanically-Inoperable vehicles from be- nine-foot wide driveway was on the And Return It to Us! favored the concept of having the state pick up the lab ing permanently maintained on private property In other tide of the hedge row. for III mandatory programs, several expressed a de- the borough. The board stipulated the deck be Page 2 i nursday, September 14,1995 West field Town Council Votes to Ban Machines That Sell Cigarettes Effective Sunday, October 1 By PAUL J. PEYTON tem, which is said to be similai IO a garage Specially Wrmen/or Tht WtstfitU Uadtr prevent all undeiagc sales jddiiit ne said he would send a letter lo those busi- door opener, would have given businesses wants the town to focus on all cigarette Businesses in Westfield, which have nesses that have the machines to inform the opportunity to control whether oi not sales to underage dpersoas and noi just them of the council's decision cigarette vending machines on their pre- they would activate the machines foi an the machine sales. mises, will have until October 1 to re- In uthei bukinew, the council warned underaged person. Councilwoman Vernick felt the gov move the machines or face fines of $250 Doth the organizations in town that run The councilman had said previously erning body' s action was "loud and clear'' per day for violating the new law follow- flea markets at Ihe southside parking lot he would be supportive of swift penalties and that it will help "stem ihe tide" against ing a 5-3 vote by the Town Council at the Wettfield Train Station and their against any person who would violate the underage smokers which can result in a Tuesday approving the ordinance. The vendors thai further restrictions includ- less-restrictive ordinance. Councilman lifetime addiction. She said a policy to town now joins neighboring Scotch Plains ing an end to the markets is possible if Sullivan noted he did not want the coun- use the lockout devices as an alternative which banned the machines last year. new regulations adopted by the council cil to get the impression its action would to the complete ban on the machines was arc not obeyed. Votingin favor of the ordinance, which "unenforceable" and would only add to Police Chief Anthony J Scutti said had been tabled by the governing body the responsibilities io the manager or since May, were First Ward Councilman police patrolled the lot on the evening of Candidates Withdraw operator of those establish menu that have September 9 prior lo Ihe first flea market Norman N. Greco; First Ward Council- the machines. woman, Mrs. Gail S. Vernick; Second From Town Election ul the season which was held the follow- Ward Councilman James J. Gruba; Third I uiiiitit woman Sui explained she sup- ing day He said some vendors had to be John P. Cassidy of Hawthorne Drive, emuved after entering the lot when po Ward Councilman Gary G. Jenkins and a Republican, has withdrawn as a can puiicti ihe 'guod sense'' of the manage Fourth Ward Councilman James Hely. men. of the stores, restaurants and lav lite had lo leave Ihe area for about an houi didate for the Second Ward seal on the attci II 30 p.m. Mayor Garland C. "Bud" Boothe, Jr., erns not to allow undeiaged persons to Westfield Town Council. Democrat, mure persons entered the lot on STRESS MEETING...Mra. Maureen Mazzareie, left, WettfleM High School Second Ward Councilwoman, Mrs. Mar- make purchases from the machines by Mrs. Terry Willner Tainow of Summit a> before the new 6:30 a.m. slatting Health Educator, and David Manning, the social worker at the school, will be garet C. Sur and Third Ward Councilman using the lockout system properly She Avenue, has also indicated she will time, Chief Scutti said hit department part of the.Parent-Teacher Organization program dealing with stress entitled, Cornelius "Neil" F.Sullivan voted against said more efforts should be made to curb withdraw as a candidate for the Third decided against physically removing the "Strew in Teens « Streu in Parents • Strew In Teens." The Reverend James M. the new law stating they favor lockout Ward seat. the increased use of marijuana, instead, by youngsters. individuals Due lo a lack of manpower Suyiler, the Presbyterian Church Youth Minister, will complete the panel. The devices for the machines instead Prior to withdrawing, Mr. Cassidy Wednesday, September M, Meeting will be held at the Wcstfleld High School The ban of the machines will help send on the town police force, the chief sug- Councilman Greco, who made the was unopposed for the council seat gested that the gioups themselves take on Cafeteria at 7:45 p.m. The public is invited to join In the sharing of ideas and motion to bring the ordinance off the currently held by Mrs. Margaret C a message to convenience stoic operator learning of techniques tolesse n stress in our everyday lives. For more Informs- • 11ie> -oulu oe the iiexi uiigei of the couu tht icsponsibiliiy of ensuring that their floor, said he was in favor of banning the Sur. Councilwoman Sur is noi seeking endors adhen to the new rules. He said tlun, please call Mrs. Susan Dodge at 2330021. machines because of the number of youths re-election. .ii icgiiuiiiig Ihe governing body's effori •' enforce the state law which ban.-, eiga Jiev could have one of then members at between the ages of 10 ami 12 who he While Mi Cassidy hat .(Unacted (he loi it- mil i.us Mrs lenkms seveiai -ouncil neinber» huv plish inis teat cigarettes among persons under the legal Tainow had only vontacleo IUWH Forum on Stress Slated age of 18. Mated ihe bulk of cigaicue MW- •<< miuo^ loud Evans<>i ine Boult-aid Historic Clerk. Mrs Joy C Vrceland as ol art made ai convenience >nncs A-,ociaiitii idiiihoeceived i 3 calls by 8 He said, by continuing to allow for the Tuesday afternoon M.iyoi Boothe said hi - •>• . lavoi of u m 'i Sumia) Raiding violations of operation of the machines, the town was. Mrs. Vrecland said Mi cas&idy nas For High School Wednesday thi iess iestrictiveappiuai.il >' the lock im • policies i> the market. Itie new in effect, "encouraging" youths to pui - been replaced by Matthew P \ibano IUI devices noting the salt of cigarettes rule- icslria thi imurs of operation foi chase cigarettes from the machines. of 828 Eust Broad Street li was not 'Stress in leens = Stress in Parents loi. , , is still legal in the country He .staleu that thL markets uon> 6 .40 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mi Councilman Sullivan explained he tcli known whether another candidate will = Stress in Teens' is the theme of the Mrs Mazzarese has been a mem-; perhaps Ihe federal government should Evans -iaid. al Sunday s flea market, the the council was entering an area of law run in place of Mrs Fainow She .vas Westficid High School Paiem bei ot the high school faculty for -\u^ subsidizing tobaixi growing lot vas iot blocked off to restrict vendors making that was beyond where"govei it iu oppose i.aimbem Republican u. im .vcsieiii portion of tht lot, as ic teacher Organization fotumto be eight years She is founder and advi- ment should intrude." He said the reunite Following passage jl tht ordinance. t'ornclius iNcil' P Sullivan. quiteu ii) the nev. policy In addition, he presented on Wednesday, September sor of Reach, a uoss drug and alco- control device used for the lockout sys- • own Adminisliatoi bd^aid A Ciottko said two portable toilets weic not avail- 20 ID Cafeteria B at 7 45 p.m hol -education program; The Connec-. able as included in the plan I nc Reverend James M Szeylier, tion, a peer helper piofi'iin, and' 99999999999999999999 Councilman Greco said he would like Vouch Minisiei at The Presbyterian Project Ginduation. CUIT< :; /, she is^ i< see aUions iaken against the vendus ( hutch in Westfield; Mis Mauicen also udvisui it) tht senior iass. Mrs.. and not JUSI the groups running the mar- "ON A SCALE FROM ZERO T010, 'NINE' IS TOO LOW A Mazzarese, a Student Assistance kets since the vendors are the main viola Mazzarese has taught ai Montclair NUMBER TO DESCRIBE THE WONDERS OF THIS 'NINE.'" tor.'. .if the new restrictions. Counselor and Health Educator ai the State University and Keau College Book by Via><>; BiHtihcsaidht , .»Jdiii -u ,LS.>UL iaicd witri ihe higl : viol for on Broadway, you can at 8 PM SAT If to being the Youth Minister at Ihe three years. now use that toot to Presbyterian Church, the Reverend Saturdayft Sunda y ACADEMICS AND STRATEGIES Szeylier is responsible for youth pro- propel yourself to at3PM&8PM giams and the development of the Cancellation Stamp Mlltbum (New Jersey), Sumuiei & Fall Courses Youth Ministry Program involving Call Now for ; ovet ISUteenageis He earned a Bach- To Commemorate where a stunning Reservations it thr • Scotch Plains • Summit elor of Arts Degree in Speech Com- IJAMIIAIt AUIAtlil " F.M. • Edison • Metucrwn munications from San Diego State Fanwood Centennial? 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DELBAKTOI'». ilturton Si ".ml N IM) Mciidlntui KIKICI Sei vlntt Suttitfhd Customers Since 1939 MorriMtiwu, New |crseyO7%U 489 Purk Avenue, Scotch Plains 201-538-3231, cxt. 3019 ..J i22-7126»Fax 322-2561 Thursday, September 14,1995 Page 3 Fingerprinting of Children Just One Of Programs Begun by Sheriff Froehlich By PAUL J. PEYTON developed almost 10 years ago and Sjxciatly Wrliunfor The WrstfiM Uadtr and Hit Ttmti has been adopted by a number of The implementation of a finger- other law enforcement agencies na- printing program for children, cre- tionwide. ation of programs to warn children In an effort to educate adults and and parents about potential children of the dangers that exist in pedophiles and the apprehension of society today from "strangers," the drug dealers through the use of spe- sheriff's office developed a booklet cially-trained dogs are just a few of called, "Play It Safe." The booklet is the many programs established by now beingdistributed internationally Union County Sheriff Ralph G. by B'nai B'rith at its expense. A Froehlich. video is now in production by the These programs may not havecome sheriff's office for distribution to el- into being, however, had he not sur- ementary school students. vived bone cancer at the age of 39 The "Deadbeat Dads" raids, Sher- back in 1969. The sheriff told The iff Froehlich said, "send a clear mes- Westfield Leader and The Times he sage that the willful disregard of their was given just six weeks to live after responsibility is a conduct that soci- first being diagnosed with cancer fol- ety will no longer tolerate." lowing pain in his shoulder. At the urging of the sheriff, the ''It's been a great job. I am very State Legislature passed legislation proud of my staff. They have made making the willful non-support of my job great," Sheriff Froehlich said, children under certain conditions a adding he is still frustrated that dedi- criminal offense. Sheriff Froehlich cation and honesty is sometimes for- said he participates in the raids for the gotten by elected officials. He has not fathers who don't pay child support. SAFETY FIRST...Union County Sheriff Ralph G. Froehlich is pictured with a youngster and his mother during the missed a day of work since a knee "This adds teeth to domestic vio- operation five years ago. The sheriff county's fingerprinting program. Developed 10 years ago, the program has been adopted throughout the nation by law Sheriff Ralph G. Froehlich lence legislation," he explained, not- enforcement agencies. has been in law enforcement for 37 ing that his office has helped in the years, including 19 years as a police- international recognition. One of the capture of 84 fugitives through the Up" teaches elementary school chil- man in Elizabeth. As a police officer, programs is the "K-9" unit. The unit "Union County Most Wanted" pro- dren about the danger of guns and he attained the rank of Lieutenant. consists of IS specially-trained dogs gram which is aired on cable televi- what to do if they should find a gun. While a member of the department, and four handlers from the sheriff's sion. "Teens and Guns: An American Trag- edy" is directed at teenagers and he was awarded a national scholar- office. In an effort to better address the chronicles the suffering and conse- ship to the Northwestern University The dogs have been used to cap- issue of domestic violence, Sheriff Traffic Institute in Illinois. ture murderers, rapists and drug deal- quences associated with firearms. 1 Froehlich developed and published a He completed the one-year pro- ers. The Federal Bureau of Investiga- booklet entitled, "You Are Not Sheriff Froehlich said he believes gram, majoring in police administra- tion and the Drug Enforcement Alone." the family unit the "most integral part tion. He later was awarded another Agency have sought the use of the of society" and that it "must be pro- scholarship and attended Kean Col- dogs on a number of occasions from "That booklet has gone over very tected at all costs " He said programs lege in Union where he earned a looking for drugs at Newark Interna- well," he said. that enhance the family also enhance Bachelor of Arts Degree in Sociol- tional Airport to checking the routes Sheriff Froehlich has also imple- society. ogy. of the President and Vice President, mented two gun safety programs for "Neglect of the family is a cancer- CRAFTS • ART • ENTERTAINMENT children. "Get Away and Get aGrown Mr. Froehlich, a resident of Eliza- when they are in the area, for explo- CONTINUEDCmPAOeS beth, who was first elected to the post sives. of Union County Sheriff in 1978, is Just last week. Sheriff Froehlich seeking re-election. He served as the said the unit assisted the Drug En- Let your child learn a 2nd language now! Chief Executive Officer of the Union forcement Agency in locating 24 County Jail from 1978 to 1981. kilosof pure heroin at the airport. The "I got into politics because 1 didn't sheriff said he recently received a like politicians," Sheriff Froehlich check for $100,000 from the agency explained. He is now in his sixth as part of its percentage of the amount term. of drugs recovered by the dogs. ' In his tenure, Sheriff Froehlich has A program offering fingerprinting initiated a number of programs, some services for children was initiated by of which have received national and Sheriff Froehlich. The program was Expert instruction for elementary students, K-5, located in Westfield Parking Will Be Restricted • Choose French or Spanish • Small Classes During FestiFall Sunday • 18-Week session begins Oct. 16, 1995 This Sunday, September 17, the skateboarding and roller blading will sixth annual Westfield FestiFall will be forbidden in the FestiFall area. • Meets Mon.-Thurs. - Choose the best day for you. A Downtown' beheld from noon until 6 p.m., with FestiFall attendees are encouraged the following streets closed to ve- to park in the train station lot on Celebration... hicular traffic for FestiFall activities: South Avenue: This will provide the Rim. I-. BrcMd & Quimby siri-cis EastBroad Street from North Avenue closest access to the activity area, for Register Now! to. Central Avenue, all of Quimby those who are able to use the stairwell Street, Elm Street from North Av- and the underpass beneath the train Call Molly Smith enue to the Texaco Station, and Pros- tracks. For further information, people pect Street from North Avenue to may contact the Westfield Area for booth rental * info - { Ferris Place. In the interest of public Chamber of Commerce, 233-3021. 789-8874 I9O8I safety, residents and FestiFall attend- ees are requested to use common sense, to practice common courtesy and to obey published restrictions. "Parking is prohibited in the FestiFall area. Police will direct traf- RICHARD H. BLUM, M.D. F.A.C.O.G. fic away from the area and will close those streets at 6 a.m., except for authorized personnel. Businesses in the FestiFall area have been notified IS PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE that employees may not park in the activity area or in the municipal lots surrounding the activity area. Area THE RELOCATION OF HIS OFFICE residents have been notified that they may not park on thos. streets and FOR THE PRACTICE OF may park in municipal lots that have access from the closed streets only if their cars are parked there by 8 a.m. and remain there until 7:30 p.m. OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY Pets are prohibited in the FestiFall area. This rule is not only for the safety of attendees of all ages, includ- 226 ST. PAUL STREET ing children in strollers, people in wheelchairs, and people who use WESTFIELD, N.J. 07090 caries, but also for the safety of the ajiimals, which can become fright- Nursing care at the ened with loud noises and separated from their owners in the dense crowd. 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OMFashioned Quality and Service^ Ml II II MAN Nl '|( SIN! , ( I '* I I \i \\ I 224 ELMER ST. • WESTFIELD M» imln ,,, Mill |l,. •. t V. .ii •. -1,1 'x . I 9O8-233-97OO •!< 'ti|i MlNt 'I'1. 'jnlftMi Cloaod Wad. and Bun. Page 4 Thursday, September 14,1995 Is the Great Society Really Good For the Progress of All Americans? Congratulations on a very lively and clean, managed a very nice park system The Official Newspaper of the Town of Westficld and the County of Union thought-provoking section. The August and maintained a very low rale of crime. — Established 1890 — 21 st edition carried several very interest- As well.theNewYorkCilyPuWic School Member of the New Jeiscy Press Association • Member of the National Newspaper Association • ing letters. To wit: system was probably the best model of its Second Class Postage Paid at We afield. New Jersey Robert Manducca and Mrs. Maria kind in the country. Sumanski are to be commended for their All of that began to change with the efforts at helping the larger community imposition of the so-calledGieat Society THE TIMES understand the problems that we face in in Washington and Ihe election, in 1965, OfTicial Newspaper of the Township of Scotch Plains and the Borough uf Fanwuud the schools. As the administrators im- of the "Republican" John Lindsay to me — Established 1959 — pose their multi-cultural, i.e., anti-West- office of Mayor. Within a few yean, the Sound Class Postage Paid al Scotch Plains, New Jersey ern, curriculum, good citizens must be numbersof people on welfarequadnipled, made aware of the nonsense that goes on entire neighborhoods were bulldozed or with the "dumbing down" of American put to the torch and Ihe Mayor conducted THE LEADER THE TIMES education along with the goody-goody a not so subtle eight-year war against hit P.O. Uox 250 I'. O. Box 368 politically correct nonsense such as own police department. 50 Elm Street, Westfield, N.J. 07091 Scotch Plains, N.J. 07076 "peace" studies. It was at this time thai taxes exploded 232-4407 232-4407 Lorcn Smith of Mountainside hit the in New York City and Stale while, at the nail on the head with his observations on same time, servicesof all kinds including Kurt C. Bauer Mrs. Kathleen G. Norman Mrs. Katherine E. Bauer county government. There is no question road repair, street cleaning, education, PUBUSIIEK ADV1CRTISIKG MANAGER ASSOCIATE rumjsiim but thai some of our more rural counties transportation, public safety, etc. deterio- may have a need for county services but rated. Not surprisingly, the middle class, Paul J. Peyton Michael J. Petriano, 3rd one is hard pressed to understand the including my wife, children and me, MANAGING EDITOR ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT purpose served by counties such as Union, sought greener pastures elsewhere. Essex, Hudson and Bergen other than the Meanwhile, what has happened to the Carntelo Montalbano fact that they are good sources of patron- Mrs. Jane B. Montalbano Mrs. Joanna Marsh poor who ate supposedly the beneficia- SEEKS POST...MH» JOHMW Rajtppl, COMPTROLLER AND PUBLISHER age jobs for members of both parties. ASSISTANT EDITOR ADViRTISINC SALES ries of all the programs of the "War on the Union County Register ofDffldt I also enjoyed the letter from- Dr. Poverty?' Many neighborhoods that were and Mortgages* nnnouncM Tuesday Stephen Schoeman who sang the praises once a bit run down are now ungovern- her candidacy for the post of County of cities in general and New York in able hell holes of despair and poverty Clerk •• a Democrat. RcpubUcan In- particular. As one who grew up in the Ranking State High Schools Must Involve infested with criminals. Sad to say, New cumbent WalterG. Halpin announced Borough of Brooklyn, I, too, am dis- hli resignation as of this weekend. She tressed at the way some people are cut off I do not wish to leave the impression wUloppoKPaulJ.O'KMM.the Deputy from the diversity that one typically finds that New York City is one vast crime- County Clerk, for the position In No- Substantive and Accepted Academic Standards onty in our big cities. As a lad growing ridden slum. It has literally millions of vember. In this month's edition of New Jersey Monthly ScholasticAchievement Test and the High School up, it was quite common to hear conver- wonderful people in all ihe five boroughs sations in Italian, German, Yiddish, Pol- magazine, the publication has generated criticism Proficiency Test scores both should have been including new blood from Korea, India, ish and English with a pronounced Irish the West Indies and elsewhere, who are Congressman Torricelli of itself by selecting a list of 45 high schools it considered in the rankings in addition to the num- brogue. revitalizing entire neighborhoods. It is considers as the top schools in the state. ber of students earning National Merit Scholar New York was and is a great city but also unmatched in this hemisphere for its Featured Speaker recognition and students scoring high on Advanced clearly something has gone wrong over many and varied cultural attractions. Unfortunately, the list lias little if any merit SIIK .* the years. Prior to the middle 1960s, New At Dessert Reception Placement tests. Yes, Dr. Schoeman, we would all be it was based on the magazine's own, rather vague, York City was governed almost exclu- better off if we were exposed lo places Congressman Robert Torricelli, a criteria and not on pertinent information which is In addition to grades and test scores, the number sively by Democrats in the mold of Rob- like New York City but cities like New Democrat representing the Ninth ert Wagner. Frank T. Hague of Jersey of extra-curricular activitiesoffered by high schools York must do their part as well. Time will Congressional District, who is soon viewed as vital for such a ranking by college and City ran a similar operation in Hudson tell whether they can achieve that goal. expected to announce his candidacy high school educational officials. and the percentage of students participating should County. They may have cut a few deals for the United States Senate, will be have been considered. The number of students and from time to lime, but they kept the streets Andrew J.MacDonald In its attempt to point out the best public schools, Councilman the featured speaker at a dessert re- the magazine failed to present an accurate list since percentage of the graduating class going on to Fanwood ception in support of 22nd District student performance in academics was hardly college or technical schools could also have been Assembly Candidates. Mrs. Geri mentioned. Had New Jersey Monthly consulted used as a comparison for the ranking. Adjustments Must Be Made Samuel and John A. Salerno, on Sun- day, September 17. with a broad array of educational officials about College officials are impressed by students who The event will be held from 7:30 to what they considered the most important objec- are not only high achievers in the classroom but To Protect Medicare System 9:30 p.m. at L'Affaire, 1099 Route tives for judging high schools, this list would who also work on the school newspaper and who As Medicare begins its fourth decade Medicare is a good program, but it can No. 22 East, in Mountainside. The of providing health security for 36 mil- be improved. certainly have been based on firm footing. participate in their school's music or sports pro- public is invited, and tickets may be lion Americans, it is in critical condition. First, the current Medicare program grams. obtained by contacting the campaign Instead of consulting with a substantial number Next year, for the first time in the does not offer seniors enough options. headquarters of Mrs. Samuel and Mr. of educational experts, the magazine's editors, The most important aspect when comparing history of Ihe program, Ihe payroll taxes Most private employees and members of that support the Medicare Trust Fund will Congress can select the health insurance Salerno at 233-9595. who are not fully knowledgeable in this field, high schools is how well students are prepared for not be sufficient lo cover hospital ex- coverage that best meets their needs. Our Democratic leaders and elected college. This is the primary consideration that selected the criterion of how schools cope with penses for America's seniors. nation's seniors deserve no less. officials from Union, Somerset, special circumstances as the basis for their rank- should have been used for the ranking rather than Unless some action is taken now to In addition, Medicare has not been Morris and Middlesex Counties and the meaningless special circumstances chosen by control skyrocketing costs. Medicare will successful in containing costs. That's Democratic candidates on the Tues- ing. This criterion does not have any merit in this be bankrupt in jusl seven years. because the current system is designed to day, November7,election ballot with type of list, which we might add, has given parents, New Jersey Monthly. It's important to know that's not a reward doctors and hospitals simply for Mrs. Samuel and Mr. Salerno in the students and teachers incorrect information on how Hopefully, the magazine will do a better job next prediction made by Congress, it is the doing more work. That can lead to se- conclusion reached by the trustees re- four counties will also be present at their schools really stand up against other districts. year. niors undergoing unnecessary tests and sponsible for maintaining the financial being required to stay longer in the hospi- the reception. stability of the Medicare program — in- tal than other patients. The 22nd District includes Trip Back to Town Is cluding three members of President Moreover, we all know that the current Panwood, Scotch Plains and Clinton's cabinet. Medicare program is plagued by wide- Westficld. A Sentimental Journey In Congress, we are committed to mak- spread waste, fraud and abuse. Accord- Recently I sent you information on my ing sure this vitally-important program ing to the General Accounting Office, at recently-released book, Homes and Li- will be around for generations to come. ' least 10 per cent of all Medicare billings braries of the Presidents, and you were Immediate action is needed to save Ihe represent waste, fraud and abuse. That's $i extremely generous inprinling it. I appre- Medicare program for current retirees more than $ 18 billion a year in fraudulent ciate it, and have almost forgiven you for and to preserve the system for those who claims. leaving the "y" from my last name. have been paying substantial taxes to Unlike most private health-care plans. Why Didn't New Jersey Monthly Use support the program but have not yet 1 wanted you to know about a "senti- Medicare has no limit on out-of-pocket .10 & JOHN IACOBSON mental journey"! am making to Weslfield reached retirement age. expenses. These costs place such a drain Solid Standards to Rate Schools? on Friday, September 22.1 will be sign- In the weeks ahead, Congress will be on a senior citizen's limited income that In identifying in its September 1995 students achieved scores of three or more ing copies of my book at the Barnes and drafting a plan lo save Medicare from 80 per cent of Medicare beneficiaries Combination Required issue what it considers to be 45 high — qualifying them for college credit — Noble on Route No. 22 in Springfield in bankruptcy. Our plan will not require any now have supplemental health insurance schools doing a great job, New Jersey on 95 per cent of the 218 Advanced the evening, and at the Quimby Street cuts in Medicare spending. In fact, an- to give them added protection. To Hit the Jackpot 'Monthly magazine established its own Placement tests; almost one-third of Book Store in Westfield on Saturday, nual spending per beneficiary will in- Finally, the current Medicare system amorphous criteria for selection which Westfield High School students are en- September 23. crease from $4,800 today to more than does not cover preventivecare or the cost Jackpot — most people harbor a are very different from the kinds of rigor- rolled in honors courses. The sentimental part of the trip is that $6,700 over the next seven years. of outpatient prescription drugs. secret desire to be among the "rich ous objective criteria most generally In its rigorous academic curriculum, I am going to present copies to Westfield Inorderto keep Medicare secure, how- 1 am confident that we can not only and famous" which is why the Atlan- employed by colleges and accrediting Westfield High School points with spe- High School at 11 a.m. on Friday and ever, it is necessary to slow down the rate save Medicare from bankruptcy, we can tic City casinos are crowded night ^organizations. According to the editor, cial pride to the fact that 75 per cent of its Roosevelt Intermediate School at 3:15 of growth in spending. make it a better program by addressing and day with bettors bent on hitting .this year's major criterion was how students study three or more years of one p.m. Between those is a visit to the public Even President Clinton, in Ihe latest the shortcomings found in the current the jackpot. 'schools cope with special circumstances. budget he submitted to Congress, ac- of the five foreign languages offered, a library at 2 p.m. The library is on the site Medicare program. Jackpot is a fairly recent word that In its September 1994 article, how- knowledges that spending in Medicare level of foreign language study matched of my old elementary school, Grant, and During our deliberations over reform- first appeared in print in 1888. How- ever, New Jersey Monthly attempted to by very few of the schools mentioned. it promises to be emotional for me. It is should increase, but at a slower rate. In ing Medicare, I will be guided by four fact, the President and Congress are not ever, in order to have a jackpot, you rate high schools on a more objective More than 60 extra-curricular activi- hard to believe I entered Grant in 1931, basic principles: far apart on how much money should be must first have jack, a slang word for basis by using standardized test scores us ties are available at Westfield High until I look in Ihe mirror, that is. • First, retirees deserve the right to spent on Medicare over the next seven .its primary criterion. Although the qual- School, with 81 per cent of the student As always, I look forward toaWestficId chose their own health coverage from a a farthing in use in England as early years. The President proposes spending ity of a high school cannol and should not population participating. This includes visit. variety of options, including keeping the as the 17th century. Jack is also a $1,679 trillion, while we in Congress be judged by test scores alone, Wesificld 26 varsity athletic teams, musical groups, same coverage they now enjoy; general slang word for money. The William G.CIotworthy have suggested spending $1.601 trillion. High School was ranked the second high- u literary magazine, an award-winning • Second, health- care costs must be word jackpot became the money pot Westporl, Connecticut Let me explain why it is so important to est rated large school in the state of New student-produced weekly newspaper and brought under control by encouraging and is associated with card, lottery control the rate of growth in spending on Jersey and I6lh overall when this crite- a yearbook. In 1994-1995, WestfieldHigh doctors and hospitals to make cost-con- Medicare. This one program consumes and gambling games. rion was used Tor the 1994 article. School's athletic tcamscaptured 29 state, scious decisions and cracking down on Road Shoulders Are 11 per cent of Ihe entire federal budget Jackpot is also used colloquially Westfield High School takes pride in regional and county championships, far waste, fraud and abuse; and is increasing al Ihe rate of 10.5 per . the fact thai its students increased the more than any other high school in the • Third, Ihe system should be easy for today to describe "the highest stakes Really in Bad Shape! cent a year. That's more than three times level of their performance in 1994 and county. In 1994, the weekly student news- seniors to use and understand; and, that can be won in any enterprise." Editor's Note: This letter was origi- the rateof inflation and seven limes faster 1995. Scholastic Assessment Test scores paper received first-place ranking and a • Finally, Medicare must be finally The words jack and pot have other nally sent to the Westficld Department uf than the senior citizen population is grow- are a good example. The 1993 combined Medalist Award for distinction higher secure so it can continue to serve today's meanings when used separately, but Public Works. ing. mean score used by 'he magazine for its than first place from the Columbia Scho- seniors and the next generation of retir- when combined well, they hit the 1994 ranking was 993. That score im- lastic Press Association by scoring 1,000 ***** Right now, retirees are collecting far ees. jackpot. proved to 1,008 in 1994 and 1,012 in points of a possible 1,000. more in benefits from Medicare than they As Congress begins its deliberations I am a 66-year-old who occasionally actual ly paid in taxes lo support the sys- 1995. Our 1994 and 1995 Scholastic As- It also received first place honors from bicycles around Westficld, where I re- on saving Medicare, I am interested in sessment Test scores r ; the highest tem. In fact, an individual who retires in hearing your comments or suggestions. the National Scholastic Press Associa- side. 1993 will, on average, receive $129,000 Westfield students have achieved since tion and the American Scholastic Press While I find the center portionsof most Please feel free to contact my Union . 1972. The gap between Weslficld's scores more in benefits than he or she contrib- District office by calling 686-5576 or Overlook to Host Association which cited the paper as "most of the local roadways where motor ve- uted to Ihe system. Although this imbal- and the national average, furthermore, is outstanding." Weslfield is one of a very hicles pass free of potholes, Ihe shoulders writing lo 2333 Morris Avenue, Suite the highest it has ever been. ance is certainly not ihe beneficiary's No. B-8, Union 07083. Women's Health Fair select few public high schools in Ihe state of many of the roads are dangerous be- fault, it helps to explain why Medicare is Had New Jersey Monthly used the to publish a weekly newspaper. In the cause of broken parts and potholes. In going broke. Representative Robert D. Franks Overlook Hospital's fourth annual slate's new, rigorous High School Profi- same year, six students were selected for view of the fact that between 75 and 90 Union Women's Health Fair has been sched- ciency Test to compare high schools, All-Slate Chorus, three students were per cent of the junior and senior high uled for Saturday, October 17, from . Weslfield would have been in the top chosen for All-State Orchestra honors, school students bicycle to school, it would 8:45 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. three in the stale. Westficld, Millburn and und Weslfield copped first place honors seem that some priority should be given Reality of Our Schools Not Chaiham were the only high schools in in a few drama competitions, including lo repairing the shoulders to make them Titled "A Day for the Body, Mind the state lo achieve mean scores among the Ducks County Festival. safe. On occasion, I have had lo veer olf Portrayed by Negativity and Spirit," the fair will offer lectures the top 12 on each o! the four areas of the A student-operated television produc- the shoulder into the main road where the and workshops on health and lifestyle High School Proficiency Test, leading, tion studio at the high school is also an cars arc in order to avoid a bad hole. 'loo often the letters lo (he editor are high schools mentioned in Ihe article, issues as well as health screenings mathematics, writing and essay. On the important clement of student participa- Considering the safely of ihe young- negative views written by our neighbors Scotch Plains-Fanwood was noted be- geared toward women. 1994 wriiing section of Ihe High School tion and community involvement. The sters who are the town cyclists, I believe about the public schools in Scotch Plains- cause of the "strong community achieve- A lecture entitled, "The Positive Proficiency Test, Weslfield had the high- students are responsible for creating and the cost would be well worth it. Panwood. It is important for all of us lo ment and excellent co-curricular Power of Humor," will offer worien est mean score in the state und the second broadcasting their own productions as remember Hint it is an exceptional school activities,.parentalinputiscncouragcd...a tips on using humor to managfc a highest in the stale on the- essay portion. Stephen well as covering school and community district that heralds new, distinct, excit- 3,2 per cent increase In Scholastic variety of everyday stress-producing • It is noteworthy thul Millburn — an- activities on their own cable television Westflvlii ing and proven ways lo educate our chil- Achievement Test scorei.clan of 1994 situations. • oilier one of the state's finest high schools station. dren. received more than $1.3 million in Several health fair sessions will .' —is also not mentioned In the September In 1994-1995, Westfield High School 'Basic Switch Repair' This was proven in the September Is- scholarships.,. ."The allributeiof our high 1995 article. Governor Livingston, the iiddcdlwo state-of-the-art computerlabo- Extension Offering McofNew Jersey magazine when Scotch school goes on and on, Scotch Plaint- focus on physical health issues, sucr only school in Union County lo achieve a rulorlcs to Its instructional facilities. I'lalns-Punwood High School was named Panwood isone of Ihe very few schools to as preventingosteoporosis, overcom- ' higher mean score than Weslfield on the Student participation is an integral part Rutgers Cooperative Extension of one of the best public high schools lo encourage all studcnii totaxe the Achieve- ing compulsive eating, breast healll - High School Proficiency Test In math- of the decision-making process al Union County will have a workshop uttend In New Jersey, Out of the 45 public ment Tests, not just the high achievers, and menopause, while others wil ematics, is also nut on the list. Weslfield High School. Student rcprc- on "Basic Switch Repair" on Tues- How refreshing It It losee some terrific focusonsuchlifestyle issues aimed! Weslfield ouiperluimcd nil Union senliillvcs from cuch grade level elected day, October 10, from 10 u.m. to news about our schools instead of bash- tution, stress and sex. . County high schools in ihe New Jersey by their peers serve alongside members noon ut 300 North Avenue, Dust, ing, criticism and tecond-guctting. Let's Included in the $i5 health fair rag Monthly uiiiclu on the IW