-ooorn nanr o suDscnoe, ca 300 The^festfield Record 11, No. 34 Thursday, August 22,1996 A Forbes Newspaper 50 cents Driver faces drug charge in fatal crash Flea market The Westfield Neighbor New York State Trooper William Peck. Rubin was allegedly on his way home to Mr. LaFountain would not comment on tend Council (WNC) is spon- THS RECORD A passenger in the car — Joseph Scozio, Westfield. what sort of drug Mr. Rubin waa allegedly soring a Oea market 8 «JIL-4 21, of Oak Forest, 111. — was thrown from New York State Police Investigator Robert using at the time of the crash. am. Saturday at the Fan- Returning from an upstate New York con- the car, said the trooper. Passing motorists LaFountain told The Record the accident oc- "It is under investigation." he said. "We wood tnbi nation, Martinc cert aDegedry in a drug-induced haze, a attempted to resuscitate Mr. Scozio, but he curred shortly after 7 am. in the "very are doing a chemical analysis." and North Avenue*. Westflekl man drove his car off the road. His was pronounced dead shortly after being rural" town of Schroon, about 89 miles north Nor would the investigator discuss why a Vendon will tell an anort- passenger was thrown from the auto and rushed to a nearby hospital. of Albany. drug test was performed on Mr. Rubin. Such died at the scene, according to New York The roadway was dry, the sky was partly tests are not routine procedure, he said. intnt of merchandise, and Mr. Rubin was also brought to the hospital Stale Police. cloudy and there was patchy fog, said the Mr. Rubin was also charged with failure to the WNC will tell refresh- to be treated for a broken collarbone and ments. Praoeedi will benefit Eric Rubin, 21, of 329 Orenda Circle, is investigator, as Mr. Rubin's car, drifting left keep right and driving at an imprudent and. the agency's programs for facing the charge of driving with abilities head lacerations, said Trooper Peck. across the highway, rode over a patch of unreasonable speed on the 85 mph roadway,' youth and children. impaired by drugs after his 1995 Geo Prism The men were returning from a concert gravel, struck a guardrail and flipped. Au- said the investigator. ' strayed off a New York stretch of Interatate- featuring psychedelic rock band Phiah in thorities have not yet determined if either A pre-trial court date is scheduled for; Lunch and lecture 87 and rolled over Sunday morning, said Pittsburgh, NY., said Trooper Peck. Mr. man was wearing a aeatbett. Sept 25, said Officer LaFountain. The first event in the West- IWd YllCA's Lunch and Lee- tuna for the 00* Better Sets •la, a **«— *—^" on Medicare Planning Board scheduled for Sept 28. following • "Bring Your wtB make his presentation. All programs begin 12:30 clucks about pjn. They are free, but a res- tjvatkm is required. CaU 2J3- titt to raearve your spot Wine tatting winking rooster Ken Mareotte will sponsor a tatting and dinner to Logo lays an egg at hearing benefit the American Diabt- tta Aaeocsstion (ADA) Thurs- and fresh ignls^n that ara day, Sept 12. cooked in front of the patrons. Tickets for the optional uspoNDorr WestAekt Mayor Garland "Bud" black-tie event are available Boothe and the Planning Board- for a tax deductible $125 con- Skinless chicken was the main tribution. topic at Tuesday's Planning Board plucked away at the cupola. They Call the ADA at (101) 23t- meeting as the Koo Koo Roo CaU- vowed the sign would not put 1082 for information. Ibmia Kitchen restaurant tried to muster as long as It displayed the have an amendment passed to its winking chicken, the company's FEMALE meetings previously approved plan. logo. Formerly Employed Moth- Unfortunately for the Califbrnia- 'Your sign is too commercial and an At the Leading Edge <» hsswd poultry purveyors, the Plan- too corporate for that neighbor- MAUD, a national support ning Board members did not like noou. rne reucafwa are not going group for woman who have the idea of an illuminated, red and to ake it." said Mayor Boothe. left work temporarily to stay yellow winking chicken on the cu- MJOUSTO f. mmnvnm MCOAD Mayor Boothe said many other at home with their young pola of the restaurant in the down- businesses in that area have asked children, will meet B pm the A skiff wind town area, thfcd Wednesday of the to have their logos on their build- Jerry D skiff In ths> pond st Mlndo* Koo Koo Root is a heakh-fbod ings, but the Planning Board has month at the Westflekl femifesatykt restaurant from C*li YlfCA, MO Clark St watksn always turned them down. fomla that! serves akinteas chicken OUeuselon groups meet une or ira rewraBeniaiiw mm T;tv pjn. the first Wednesday gesnar sjeanan ei ine uensora their bright* Library. Walnut Avenue. winking, feathered Mend plan it with a bird that ahfuM attend these flret Board to 'chill' at 4-star hotel "more of an architectural C^el Bwjyn at 3817112 or Mia at S2246T1 for infbrma- Annual retreat will take place 15 minutes outside Westfield "In my book, the answer is no," said Mayor fiootht. a few drinks, however, board members and ad- As with all school board meetings, the Three board members im- Ahlielmer't support ministrator* will have to pay their own freight. Friday-Saturday retreat is subject to the state's A support group for Mends THE RECORD mediately offered their support to The board wiH not pay for alcoholic beverages. "Sunshine Law" governing open meetings. The the mayor. and family members of Al- The Westflekl Board of education Tuesday sJittaMr** diirase sufferers "This ia a part of what we need to do as our public may attend any session not directly re- Other residents complained add- matte 1J» and T |un. the night tamed its attention to Ita annual retreat job," said Board of Education President Susan lated to specific personnel or negotiation issues ing a wtamant to the downtown •ueyd Mondy of tt»»montfi Last year, the retreat took place at the school — hotel accommodations, however, are not pro- area will increase traffic oongasttoi sj| WNUWII Center, Oeneds board buikttng. In 1HM, board members vided. and parking will become BfcfCare Network, 151S chipped in to stay at a Florham Park hotel. The $2,388 total price tag is for In other news: mom of a problem. I^trtbarsi Mill Road This year, however, district officiate will stay single rooms and includes meals, "The municipal lot It Ctl tH-9700 for more in- at a nearby four-star hotel. e Progress on the construction of six class- full," said one raaktont "We cannot members will hold their annual retreat snacks, use of a conference room rooms at Jefferson and Wilaon Elementary afford to have more IS minutes out of town at the Sheraton Wood Schools is a tale of two contractors. and supplies. people double parking in the i Book-moblk bridge Plata. All nine board member* and three Construction at Jefferson is going along Representatives Avm Koo Koo ChAdren who have read at adrninistrators — incoming Superintendent of swimmingly, said Acting Superintendent Jacobson at Tuesday night's school board meet- Ron's said SO percent of their busi- let* 10 books at part of the Schools William IWey, Acting Superintendent fuller. Across town, however, growth has been Wwjtfleld Memorial Library's ing, ness is canyout, and the parking David Tuner and Assistant Superintendent for slaw. The two projects are being handled by summer reading dub are In- Business Robert Rader - will attend the re The district may also Incur a minimum ex- spots will be used tor only a short different companies. vttsd to "Wie World Hop," a treat at a cost of 1199 each. pense for the use of a facilitator. time. They also nsssrted many of shew of tales and music from Board members agn*d to have a New Jersey Mr. Tuller isid Assistant Superintendent for the patrons will walk from sur> anfcmd the world wheduled The $2,388 total price tag is for single rooms and includes meals, snacks, use of a conference School Boards Association facilitator attend the business Dr. Rader will ken on the Wilson con- rounding bueinassea and addlttonal for 11 a.m. and 1:30 pm. Sat- parking spot* will not be required. urday, Sepi 7. room and supplies. If they want to knock back Friday night meetings. tractor to step up the pace. One adult may children Mtpaceper- Attendees must register (via telephone or in person) 1996-97 school calendar beginning 10 am Monday Three snow days drift The Westflekl Public School district begins its I8MMM7 aca- for one of the performances. demic year with a new teachers' workshop Monday, Aug. 20- Thuraday, Aug. 30. A workshop for all Westflekl teachers will take Strollerclzc place Sept. 3. And schoolx open their doors to studenU Wednesday, It's hard to And time for Sept. 4. ajMrdae, especially when you into schools' schedule Pupil holidays are scheduled: art the caretaker of a baby or • Sept 23 Ybm Kippur toedter. But the Westflekl The new calendar also relnforc** the district's long- • Oct. 14 Cohjmbus Day YMGA's new StroUerciie pro- standing policy on when Mklitlnntil sruiw dnys will be • Oct. 33 Fotir hour mmkm fur itaff In-servlc* day fPfcm gives momi a kiw- THKIUDCOIU) m«|p up. Town school chlkln*n who h/ivp upprit post • Nov. fi Fwir htmr swwlon for *»N»m*ntjiry MKpact cardiovascular work' As th* final, balmy dnys c>f summer slip away and M'h<ml (lays building snow forts hnvo (btm<l them • Nov.