HE WESTFIELD LEADER O Serving Westfield Since 1890 O U5FSM020 ONE-HUNDREDTH YEAR, NO. 21 StWii OUI POHtfC P WESTFIELD, NEW JERSEY, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 14, 1989 Published wrd Every Thursday 28 Pages—30 Cents Retailers Are Sponsoring * Reward Offered Sunday's Winter Festival In Wunderle Murder INTOWN retailers of the may assemble at 1st A $25,000 reward is being of- Westfield Area Chamber of Com- Nationwide's parking lot. Harold fered to anyone with information merce are sponsoring a Winter Kafka, owner of the Clydesdales, leading to an arresting conviction Festival on Sunday afternoon in will be handling the reins. of the killer of Westfield resident the Westfield central business Local organizations have been Robert E. Wunderle, according district from 1 to 4 p.m. Special invited to compete in an ice to Lt. John Dempsey of the Mor- entertainment is planned sculpture contest, which will be ris County prosecutor's office. throughout the afternoon. in progress in the early after- The Supermarkets General Santa Claus will arrive to noon. Traditional holiday music Corp. executive was found shot to musical fanfare on a horse- will be broadcast at the intersec- death, "execution-style," one drawn wagonette at 1 p.m. sharp tion of Broad and Elm streets, shot to the head and one to the to the parking lot of 1st Nation- In the stores, employees will be heart in a drainage ditch leading wide Bank, One Lincoln Plaza dressed in red or green. Many from the Rockaway River in (on the triangle at North Avenue shops are offering special Rockaway Borough, Morris and East Broad Street). Santa coupons, free gift wrapping, and County on Nov. 16. and 15 costumed characters, in- light refreshments. No parking Del. Dempsey also confirmed cluding an elf, jester, reindeer, meters are in effect on Sundays that there are no new leads in the snowmen, and Scrooge, will be to ensure easier access to the investigation, and that police around town all afternoon for the stores. have still not been able to locate enjoyment of children. They will The INTOWN/Westfield Area the 1989 Mercury Grand Marquis, distribute red and green Chamber of Commerce members LS, Wunderle's company car, Robert E. Wunderle balloons, candy canes, and shop- who have served on the Winter and the vehicle he was reported per's coupons on the sidewalks Festival Committee include: to have been driving the night of and will pop in to INTOWN parently dressed neatly in a Joseph Spector of the Leader the killing. A wallet, on Wun- business suit and raincoat. member stores. Store; Bill Rood of Randal's drele's possession is also still Shoes; Ray of Health Nutrition According to Det. Dempsey, it The Clydesdale draft horses, missing. According to Morris was the family who suggested the harnessed with bells for the Center, Faezeh Hassimi of Fifty CLIP-CLOP WITH CLAUS- Harold Kafka's Clydesdales will bring County officials, a motive for the Five Elm; Jim Palmer of 1st Na- reward, and the Morris County holidays, will pull the wagonette Santa Claus to town for a visit this Sunday during the Winter Festival, killing has not yet been determin- prosecutor's office approved it. along a short route from 1 to 3 tionwide Bank; and Marie sponsored by the INTOWN retailers of the Westfield Area Chamber of ed. Although his wallet was miss- Delfino of Pickwick Village. Anyone with information p.m.; children wanting free rides Commerce. ing, a watch remained on his should contact the Major Crimes wrist. Squad of the Morris County pro- Westfield Rescue Squad The victim was found ap- secutor's office at 2B5-620O. Will Host Blood Drive Council Meeting Dec. 19 The Town Council will meet will be sworn into office, The Westfield Volunteer parking lot located across the Tuesday, Dec. 19, at 8:30 p.m., in Also on the agenda is the pen- Rescue Squad will host a blood street from Squad headquarters. the council chambers, in the ding appointment of Jeremiah drive on Saturday, Dec. 16, from Peter Jackson of the Westfield Municipal Building, 425 East O'Neil as Zoning Officer and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The North Jersey Squad stated, "In general, any Broad St. Apruzzese & McDermott, Esqs. Blood Bank will have its Blood- adult in good health who hasn't as labor negotiator for 1990. mobile in the Watterson Street donated blood in the last three Council is expected to approve months can donate blood. In Jan. 2, 1990 as the date for the The public is welcome to attend Recycling order to encourage people to council's organization meeting, and bring any matter up before come out and donate blood, we at which time, the town officials the board. Information will be giving tours of the Rescue Squad's headquarters and am- There will be curbside pick-up bulances. We will also be giving of recyclables in Westfield on the CPR and first aid demonstra- following days during the month tions. of December. "It's a natural extension for the North of railroad tracks - Squad to host a blood drive. Our Thursdays, Dec. 14 and 28. job is to help people. This is one South of railroad tracks • Fri- another to help people. In this days, Dec. 15 and 29. season of giving, this is one way Union County Utilities Authori- that we can all give the gift of ty officials remind residents to life." set out their recyclables The Westfield Volunteer (aluminum cans, glass bottles Rescue Squad is staff entirely by and jars and newspapers) by 7:30 volunteers. Membership infor- a.m. the day they are scheduled mation and applications will be for collection. available at the blood drive. Glass and aluminum recyclables must be set out in Early Deadline CONDUCTOR Brad Kelmach of the Westfield Symphony and WWOR separate containers. Materials TV's Miss Molly demonstrate to a young patient at Children's placed in plastic or paper bags Is December 22 Specialized Hospital how a conductor's baton is used in a perform- will not be collected. ance. Conductor Brad and Miss Molly will lead the Sounds of the The Westfield Leader office Photo by Classic Studio For missed pick-ups, residents will be closed Monday, Dec. 25 in FOUNDATION WEEK DECLARED - Shown at right is William Season family concert this Sunday, Dec, 17 at Westfield High School may call 753-7276. beginning at 4 p.m. The hour-long event will feature a community observance of Christmas Day. Jeremiah, president of the Board of Trustees of The Westfield Foun- Glass bottles and jars and Deadline for a news and adver- dation, accepting from Mayor Raymond Stone the proclamation choir and local soloists performing ecumenical holiday favorites. The cardboard may be taken to the concert is presented by Children's Specialized Hospital and the West- tising copy for the Dec. 28 issue is declaring the week of Dec. 15-22 as the Westfield Foundation Week. Lamberts Mill Road Conserva- 5 p.m., Friday, Dec. 22. Also present is T. Milton Kupfer, trustee board member of the Foun- field Symphony Orchestra. Ticket information is available by calling tions Center, Saturdays and Sun- 233-3720 or 232-9400. Sports deadline remains at 9 dation, days, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. a.m., Dec. 26. Reindeer Promotes Sober Driving Mayor Declares Foundation Week Mayor Raymond W. Stone has publicly supported tax-exempt local citizens to enhance and sup- "Sober Drivers Have Happier designated the week of Dec. 15-22 charitable organization designed port the quality of life in their Holidays." That's the message as The Westfield Foundation to meet special needs of the peo- community. The income from Rudy, the New Jersey Week in recognition of the ser- ple of Westfield. Its purpose is to these separate funds can help a Automobile Club Foundation for vices rendered by the Foundation maintain endowment funds community respond to emerging Safety's spokesdeer, wants to organizations and community received by contributions from problems and opportunities as everyone to remember when projects. Mayor Stone states in individuals and organizations, well as prepare for its future," they take his 'Sober Driver his proclamation, "that the manage them responsibly slated Mr. Jeremiah. "This week Pledge.' Mayor and the Town Council of through the Board of Trustees presents us with an excellent op- "Too many people make the the Town of Westfield wish to and provide grants to community portunity to share some of these fatal mistake of getting behind publicly recognize the many con- programs and projects which initiatives with other potential the wheel of a car after they've tributions of The Westfield Foun- help to enrich the quality of life in contributors." been drinking," said Rudy, "The dation to the town on behalf of all Westfield. Among the many ways to tragedy of any alcohol-related the citizens. Sincere appreciation William Jeremiah, president donate to The Westfield Founda- traffic accident is that it was is extended to The Westfield of the Board of Trustees, explains tion are cash gifts, donation of preventable." Foundation as it embarks on that "community foundations are appreciated property, bequests Rudy, a life-size costumed another year of great ac- currently the fastest growing in wills, and making the Founda- reindeer, visited several complishment." form of philanthropy in America tion the beneficiary of life in- surance policies. Gifts of any businesses, and schools in town The Westfield Foundation is a today." Community foundations on Tuesday, Dec. 12, and asked are collections of individual amount are most welcome. non-profit community foundation Donors may create or contribute people to take the 'Sober Driver incorporated in 1975.