o THE WESTFIELD LEADER o The Leading and Most Widely Circulated Weekly Newspaper In Union Counly o > I- - — a USPS 680O20 PublUhed l : ECOND YEAR, NO. 48 Sci-ond Clus Postage Paid WESTFIELD, NEW JERSEY, THURSDAY, JULY 1, 1982 Ever/ Thuriday al Wesindil, N. J. 22 Pages—25 Cents "Where Have All the Parties Gone? Second in a Series A visit to Brightwood strictions, 16-2 (cc), tion of intoxicants in town those who reserve space on to Det. Sgt. Moore Park on a lazy summer regarding possession and parks and indeed such town parks and fields penalties vary. All com- Sunday morning provides consumption of alcoholic restrictions are not posted clearly states 'No alcoholic plaints are filed with the a pocket of serenity, the beverages, has been of in- at parks and fields, Kevin beverages permitted at court in Elizabeth with dis- tranquil beauty inter- creasing concern to town Dunbar of the Recreation any time'," says Dunbar. position decided by rupted only by the squawks officials. Commission feels that "Representatives of ball Juvenile Court Intake of ducks and cries of birds. Although many West- most people are aware that teams who use the fields Services in Elizabeth. This natural setting is mar- fielders profess no alcohol is not permitted. not only get a sheet indi- Adults arrested are subject red nonetheless by the knowledge of the prohibi- "The permit given to cating scheduling and to a general fine of up to presence of a few beer bot- maintenance policies $200 for violation of the tles and cans and discard- which also says that Town Code. ed tires sitting in the pond alcoholic beverages are Det. Sgt. Moore feels ' with the most jarring sight not allowed, but I go over that drinking and van- an apparently vandalized policies with them and that dalism go hand in hand. He picnic table and bench. is a point J emphasize," he says that drinking tempts Tamaques Park, on any adds. youth to destroy park weekend, is a bustling, Adult ballplayers are property citing vandalism lively hub of activity. Jog- N0 among the worst to benches, tables, build- gers, bikers, ball players, A, offenders," says a town ings and signs. Dunbar tennis players, basketball policeman, "They come to thinks that because drink- players, picnickers, strol- the plate with a bat in One ing youths tried to con- lers, dog walkers and fami- ALCOHOLIC hand and a can of beer in gregate in groups, the Making friends with Mindy (or Is it Ski?) at Mindowaskin Park.. ly groups appear to be the other and take a swig large numbers of teens utilizing the entire 113 BEVEM between swings." may lead to some van- acres. Following some of "Such activity is noticed dalism and certainly Mindy and Ski Need these weekends, however, TOWNOW by youngsters," adds Det. create a litter problem residents of nearby streets Sgt. Wesley Moore of the which must be cleaned up TLC to Survive, Thrive complain that they find PARKS Juvenile Bureau who is in- by the Public Works De- empty beer bottles (oc- volved with teenagers who partment. This is the story of Mindy their feathered friends," casionally an entire case) are apprehended for drink- Councilwoman Betty and Ski, the newest in- according to town on their lawns and note the ing beer in the parks. List, a member of the Cit- habitants of Mindowaskin authorities. recent vandalism of newly- Teenagers caught drink- izens Advisory Committee park. Born in the There are some rules, erected signs. ing are in violation of state on Youth Activities, farmlands of New however, that should be The two contrasting law which restricts imbib- asserts that parental Brunswick, Mindy and Ski noted: 1) Observe the parks, along with Min- ing to those 19 and older. education, awareness and were nursed and raised to geese from a distance. dowaskin and Clark Park Often young people are support are needed to help full feathered geese. Geese, when provoked, can and Memorial, Gumbert, apprehended late at night combat the problem of teen After the tragic death of hiss, honk, chase or even Sycamore and Lamberts after the parks close at 10 drinking. This committee, Ski's first mate, the bite. 2) When feeding the Mill Rd, field are under the p.m, Thus they are composed of community Westfield Recreation Com- geese, bread and crumbs aegis of the Westfield violating two sections of agencies involved with mission arranged to bring should be placed on land at Recreation Commission. the town code and a state youth including the Y's, the Mindy from New the feeding station. Food All such operations are statute. Board of Education, thrown into the water is Brunswick. The couple has regulated by Chapter 16 of During the outdoor Parent-Teacher Groups been together now for a often not eaten immediate- the Town Code. Forty-one - and police, discussed the ly, this increases the threat season of 1981 (from April ' year and a half. separate categories are through September) 22 situation at its most recent "Their role is important of botulism which can Mindy and Ski are new "residents" at Mindowaskin meeting. Mrs. List says Park. Special care is needed to Insure their safe.co- iisted under section minors were apprehended to Mindowaskin Park result in illness or death for 16-2—prohibited activities, that the group is open to in- the geese. existence, according to town authorities. for drinking in the park. because they add to the conduct or behavior. The Thus far this year 26 have put and suggestions from natural beauty of the park. "Please observe these abuse of one of these re- been arrested. According They can also provide in- suggestions so the safety of To Mail Student Test Scores (Continued last page, thl» wctlon) terest and enjoyment for all may be ensured and the park visitors who can beauty of the park preserv- Results of student scores or two. engage in the feeding of ed," authorities urge. on the Minimum Basic Students in grades three 98 "A's" Earn Christine Nakatani Playfields Skills test will be mailed through eleven took the home as planned, Director California Achievement Are Open Mindowaskin Program of Instruction David J. Tests, Those test results Top Honors at Edison Jr. High Rock announced this will be mailed home later. With a wide assortment week; however, results of Christine Nakatani led a received an A 98 times. 11 out of the 12 marking Steven Ciarrocca, of activities and special To Mark July 4 Holiday student scores in the Cali- Early Deadline group of more than 100 The following 26 students periods. They are Meredith Kathleen Cook, Susan Cur- events scheduled in the Independence Day will Park. Bleachers will pro- fornia Achievement Tests Because of the Fourth of ninth grade students cited were cited for high honors, Albert, Susan Becker, tis, Sarah Fallowes, weeks ahead, the summer be celebrated in Westfield vide for those who do not will not be mailed until the July holiday Monday, the for outstanding achieve- having achieved the Julie Beglin, Kenneth Teresa Farley, Staci Westfield Recreation Com- at noon Sunday, at the bring their own lawn Westfield Public School Leader will observe an ear- ments at the Edison Junior distinguished or honor roll Burke, Tracy Catanzaro, Greenwald, Wendy James, mission playground season bandstand in Mindowaskin chairs, district receives completed ly deadline for the Thurs- High School Annual Ninth License Transfer, Mall Amber Keating, Marlene opened Monday with This annual observance, information on the CAT day, July 8 issue. Deadline Grade Awards program. Kiesel, Gary Kirschner, registration at six sites the only one in Westfield on tests. for advertising and news Christine won the Class Consultant on Council Agenda Peter Latartara, around town. the fourth, is sponsored by Students in grades three, releases will be 5 p.m. of 1982 Lamp of Learning Katherine Miller, Lisa The playgrounds, which the West Fields Chapter of six, nine and eleven took tomorrow. Weekend sports Award for achieving the Action on the transfer of a liquor license from Cap- McEnerney, Peter Mourn, are open to youngsters in the Sons of the American the Minimum Basic Skills results will be accepted un- highest academic average py's on South Ave. to Red Ribbon which hopes to open Clarissa Nolde, Dalida grades one through six, are Revolution. Other societies tests this spring. Those test til 9 a.m. Tuesday morn- during her junior high a new liquor store in the adjacent former A & P store, Rizk, Heidi Schmidt, Jen- located at Jefferson, will include the Daughters results will be mailed ing, but brevity is en- school career. She had a an agreement to hire a traffic consultant to study the nifer Simon, Michele Ugen- McKinley, Franklin, of the American Revolu- home within the next week couraged. perfect A average, having impact of a proposed mall in Springfield and an ti, Bharati Verma and Eve Washington, Tamaques tion, the American Legion appropriation to purchase a new Fire Department Yohalem. (including Exceptional and the Veterans of pumper apparatus is expected to highlight Tuesday's Fifty students were Center) and Grant schools Foreign Wars of Westfield 8:30 p.m. public meeting of the Town Council. recognized for academic and run from 9:30 a.m. to and Mountainside. Also anticipated is approval of assessments for achievement, having noon and 1 to 3:45 p.m. The program will be con- various street improvements; awarding of bids of a achieved either the each weekday except Mon- ducted by Willard N. Wood- police logging recorder, curb construction, and im- distinguished or the honor day, when the program ward, president of the provements to Ayliffe Ave.