, =^= • .I-—- - ^ SCOTCH PLAINS TIMES FAMWOOD VOLUME 25- NUMBER 9 SCOTCH PLAINS-FANWOOD, N.J, THURSDAY, MARCH 4, 1982 25 CtNTS KARLSAMSE SWORN IN AS MEMBER OF SHADE TREE COMMISSION SP/F High School source of controvery and concerns by Liz Oaulier Ms. Reilly went on to say As Ms, Reilly sees it, the it now." and Sheela Peace Zipern that a Discipline Committee society now reflects behavior It is not unusual for Recently the communities is being formed to review the changes...and individuals are schools in the state to have of Scotch Plains and Fan- present discipline policies. vocal and physical to the ex- security or monitoring per- wood have experienced a rash "We need more stringent treme. "It is a creeping ero- sonnel, she related, and pro- of rumors concerns the alleg- rules and guide lines," she sion...and the problem is not tective procedures have been ed beating of a security per- helped by rumors. Don't ac- in effect for elementary son at the high school. "This urged. "We are issuing stu-" cept rumors. Call me or call school children for some is pure fabrication," com- dent LD, cards again and we the school for verification. time, "If the parent does not mented Leonia Reilly, presi- want the kids and parents to We need dialogue and we call to tell the school that the dent of the Board of Educa- know we're behind them 100 need an exchange of ideas child will be out that day. tion, "There have been alter- percent," and information and we need Please turn to page 18 Karl Samse was sworn in as a member of the Fanwood cations, both internally and Shade Tree Commission by Mayor Theodore Trumpp on externally in the school, but Feb. 23, 1982, Mr. Samse is retired, and resides with his never has any security per- JACY obtains R-2 zoning wife at 48 Madison Ave., Fanwood, sonnel been harmed in any way." -_ SPRING HOUSECLEANING? "We have four security for Shack by 5-O vote people in the high school Paula Seidman of Cooper Bring your newspapers to the Troop #130 drive this -two men and two women by Sheela Peace Zipern Board of Education entered Saturday, March 6, at Shackamaxon School 8:30-12:30! It wasn't easy for the into a 2-year lease agreement Road asked if people were so -and these people are not concerned about youth in our Please bundle. For bulk pickups, call 233-5710 before uniformed or armed," she Scotch Plains Town Council with the Jewish Association Saturday, Proceeds help finance our Scout trips and ac- to make a decision on the of Centers and Y's of Central community "why would continued. "They are there anyone object?" tivities - we need your support. Thank you. primarily to keep outsiders rezoning of Shackamaxon Nesv jersey (JACY) with an School, but at 12:30 a.m. option to buy at the end of Marion Consteland asked out of the school and to Board members to "take up BOY SCOUTS OF TROOP 203 maintain the traffic flow in Wednesday, the five Council the lease period. HOLD PAPER/ALUMINUM DRIVE members voted unanimously For the past two months the plight of the homeowner. the halls. It is also their This is strictly a residential The Boys Scouts of Troop 203 will hold a Paper and responsibility to monitor rest to re-zone the property from the Township Council has Aluminum drive on Saturday, March 6 at St. Bar- a "P" (public) to an R-2 been hearing the pros and area. Do not abandon your room areas and all other taxpayers." tholomew's Church", 2032 Westfield Ave,, Scotch Plains. areas where students will be zone. Last October, the cons of the Center which The drive will be in the rear parking lot between the when not in class." Scotch Plains-Fanwood would sponsor group ac- Board member Snick hours of 8 am - 2 pm. tivities and cultural events as stated that he intended to of- Proceeds of the drive will be used for needed equipment well as senior citizen pro- fer ah amendment to change and supplies to help the boys progress and support their Merchants express grams and pre-school ac- to an R-l zone, and not an trips and eampouts. tivities. Nearby residents R-2 as had been requested by Old newspaper and computer paper will be most have attended all these the JACY, Co-counsel for welcome together with old aluminum, needs to Fan. DRC meetings to express reserva- JACY, Alan Schnirman, re- by Liz Cautier fellow committee members tions. quested that a motion to PACK 277 TO HOLD PAPER DRIVE "More parking spaces" (Bob Giegerich, Larry An- As the meeting began, amend be passed at the start Saturday, March 6, from 9 am - 10 am. McGinn School headed the list of im- drews, Michael D'Antuono, Council members waived all of the meeting, Shick said Parking Lot, provcments that Fanwood Bob Butler, Joel Whitaker other items on the agenda in he would like more public in- Residents and friends are asked to bring their tied merchants would like to see and Councilman Bob Rau), an attempt to finally come to put before making the newspapers and aluminum recyclable items to the collection made in the block square Mayor Ted Trumpp and Fred a decision on the re-zoning of amendment, (Later, when he sight. Proceeds are used for the benefit of members of Pack business district. Tuesday C. Michael! of Planners the Shackamaxon School proposed the amendment,- it 277 and as credit toward the Pack S.O.A.R. (Save Our night's meeting , with the Diversified, the borough's property. Since there were was not seconded, and American Resources) project. If anyone wishes home Downtown Redevelopment consultants on the redevelop- over 200 residents in atten- therefore didn't proceed.) pickup kindly call Pradeep Madan (654-4459) for ar- Committee (DRC) was to ment project, dance and many standing in Resident Carol Ventry told rangements. gain input from the mer- Councilman Rau suggested the halls, the Board requested Council Chambers "I don't PUBLIC MEETING FOR chants and interested several ways to enhance the that each speaker limit want the rural atmosphere townspeople and approx- business district such as land- himself to two minutes. RETARDED HOME MARCH 7TH imately 37 people turned out scaping, signs to denote the Please turn to page 20 The Association for Retarded Citizens of Union County for the session. Museum of Holography will hold a Public Information Meeting this Sunday, March Project Director Dan shopping area, "For exam- 7, at 2:00 p.m. to explain their plans for utilization of the, Mason gave a brief history of ple, a new store opened in wild and wonderful place property location at 370 North Avenue in Fanwood. the project and the monies Fanwood - Mother's Ex- Mayor Theodore F. Trumpp has invited all residents of ($90,000) from a Community change - and we didn't ever the Borough, particularly those who live in the immediate Development Block grant. have a ribbon cutting," he area, to attend this informative sesion which will take place Committee Chairman commented. in the Multi-Purpose Meeting Room in Borough Hall, 75 Carol Wood introduced her Please turn to page 19 North Martine Avenue. State law permits "community homes for up to six adult members of The Association for Retarded Citizens, Betty Bd. of Adjust, reserves McGee, Executive Director of the Union County Chapter, indicated that this home will be very similar to those already existing or planned for Roselle, Berkeley Heights and decision on condos. Westfield, She expects this new community home at 370 by Sheela Peace Zipern bound by Rahway Road, North Avenue to be ready by May, 1982. More than 50 residents ap- Raritan Road and Frank peared at a special Board of Street and is presently zoned LITTLE LEAGUE REGISTRATION Adjustment meeting Monday for single family dwellings on SATURDAY, MARCH 6TH night to voice opinions on the one acre. The proposed The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Little League will hold proposed construction of a townhouse complex, to be registration for new and returning players on Saturday, 36-townhouse complex on built by Westford Construc- March 6, at the Scotch Plains Municipal Building between the south side of Scotch tion, would be located on this Plains. The 35 acre tract is tract used in the past as a William Buckley Baffled? Not really, Bui his 3-dimensional 10:00 am and 1:00 pm. Boys and girls, ages 9 through 12 farm and municipal dump. image stares curiously at the stream of visitors to the Museum (born between August 1, 1969, and July 31, 1973), are in- The March 1 meeting was of Holography In New York City, They come to see Mr, vited to register in person, accompanied by a parent and CORRECTION called specifically to hear the Buckley, Arthur Ashe, "Big Bird," and other honorces of the with a birth certificate or other proof of age. On page 19 of the Feb. 25 continuation of the appeal portrait gallery of Famous New Yorkers. Current Little Leaguers are reminded that they must re- issue of The Times, under the for a use variance by register each year, and managers are asked to contact retur- by Claire Martin one thru won't. Take them to heading "A Message to the Westford. Docs the word "museum" New York City's Museum of ning players to be certain that they are properly registered. Taxpayers,,,' the value of the Registration may also be completed during tryouts at the As the hearing began, make the kids' eyes roll up to Holography.