1. sports
2. olympics

-THE WESTFIELD (N.J.) LEADER, THURSDAY. AUGUST6, I9»l
75 Playgrounders Compete in Townwide Olympics
practice was iniated. On
The 1981 Westfield|
Tuesday
playgrounders
Recreation Commission
:•» • •
made a huge Jefferson
Olympics again successful
banner
to
carry in the
as over 75 playgrounders
Opening parade and also
from Westfield competed in
had an all playground oba variety of events which
stacle course race. It was a
tested both their athletic
tough course but 26
abilities and strategic
playgrounders completed it.
prowess in the obstacle
The winners of the race and
course, 50 yard dash,
their times are as follows: 6shuttle relay, kickball.
9 year olds 1st place- Christa
Softball throw, hurdles,
Heatly 1:33.19; 2nd placerelay, broad jump and high
Wayne Gergich 1:35.65, 3rd
jump. The schedule of
place- Rebecca Krohn
events was divided by age
1:36.63; 10-12 year olds 1st
groups so that the 6 to 9 year
place- Joe Larsen 1:16 23,
olds competed in four events
2nd
place- Frank Huang
while the 10 to 12 year olds
1:30.79; 3rd place- Randy
participated in five evetits
Wojcik 1:34.10.
throughout the afternoon.
The practice course paid
All age groups took part in
off well at the Olympics the
the crucial tug-o-war connext day as Jefferson's 6-9
test which served as the
year olds captured the first
final event of the day.
place trophy. The 10-12 year
This year's Olympics
olds didn't fare badly either
were held at the Field House
as they came in third.
athletic facility Wednesday
Overall, the playground
Let the games begin aa the balloons signal the opening of (he 1981 Olympics
morning. The day began
finished a very respectable
earlier for individuals such
Jefferson
As the day's events came McKinley playground insecond. Much credit and
as Kevin Dunbar, Joe to a close, several cluded events filled with
This past week was a busy thanks are owed to the 25
Hawkins, Beth Wellnitz and trophies were awarded to excitement and fun. The one for the Jefferson playgrounders who parthe team of Howard both individuals and biggest thrill for the playgrounders. The ac- ticipated, and their fans.
Silberstein and Mike playgrounds for their out- playgrounders was the tivities began with the
This week: Monday :
Nykolyn who made sure standing efforts. Later Olympics held on Wed-softball victory lastThurs- swim at the pool; Tuesday:
that the Olympiad ran popsicles and ice cream nesday at the Field House. day. This was the first Baby Picture Contest-A.M.;
Tamaques playgrounders enjoy the sunshine on their new found beach.
smoothly. The Playground bars were awarded to all of
game of the playoffs and we Wednesday: The Cong
Olympics afford youngsters the playground Olympian McKinley playground won played Wilson School at Show-a.m. followed by a Veggy Garden for second for the Olympics. Franklin Sreen, Chrissy and John was a special exercise class
the opportunity to ex- courtesy of the Westfield the first place trophy for the Gumbert Field. The team Pizza
Party
Lunch, place, and David Allen with playground placed 3rd for [ittleson, Heather and led by counselor Maura perience friendly com- Memorial Pool concession best overall results of all played a good game against playgrounders eat at the a Baby Steve Martin Hat for ages 6-9 and 4th place for :obbie Mason, Robert held in honor of Physical
the summer playgrounds. (he tenacious Wilson team
Week.
After
petition as they compete to stand.
For the older con- ages 10-12. Overall Franklin jross, John Fox, J.H. Fitness
of the participating and came out on top with the grounds and close an hour third.
compile team points.
came in 4th place. The Jmiljanic and Sean Nichols. numerous exercises and a
THE
EXCEPTIONAL Some
testants
1st
place
went
to
early
today;
Art
with
Mr.
playgrounders include Mike score of 11-10.- The next
lap around the school, all
By 9 am the children CENTER
want
to
Wilson
Kittleson with a leaders
Jeff and Robert game is the semi-final Hawkins; tomorrow: Pet Chrissy
began their traditional
Wilson playgrounders were ready to sit down and
Gadget
Hat,
2nd
place
went
congratulate
all
the
The fifth week of the Czorba,
Showp.m.
McKinley at
march into the stadium. Exceptional Center started Longo, Kevin Smith, Amy against
to Kathy Hoffman with aHee playgrounders that gave made Patriotic Hats earlier relax with a craft project.
Franklin
The Olympics proved to
Each playground was off with a swim at Memorial Shubitz, Amy and Stacey McKinley today.
Haw
Hat, and 3rd place their all and tried their last week from newspaper
Friday
afternoon
brought
represented by a team Pool followed by a pizza Rumphrey, Tom and Joel
and
m a g i c - m a r k e r s . be a fun day for all Wilson
went
to
Lee
Topar
for
a
Friday
was
Hobo
Day
at
hardest
in
all
the
events:
excited
playgrounders
to
banner
which
the party. Tuesday was filled Ucciardi, Terri Sue Sclama, the playground after having Franklin for the annual Cowboy Hat.
were
Lisa participants. Christian and
Lee and Alexis Topar, iVinners
Brenden Lesher, Sarah
youngsters took with them •with the excitment of Hollis Plinton, Robby been postponed due to the Balloon Ascension. The
Wednesday morning Teddy Powell, Laura Uallarich, Donna Varano, Wolf,
Aurther,
Junior
DiDario,
Mike Woods, Martin
as they were seated in the bowling at the Clark Lanes.
rain-closing last week, but playgrounders wrote out brought 15 playgrounders to Hawkins, Erika Bostic, Cerry Murphy, Christian
Glenn
McSweeny,
Kara
stands. After Mrs. Ruth V. The high bowlers this week
esher, and Danielle Dau, Jennifer Pitt, Mark
(here was only a small cards and attached them to the Westfield Field House Mark Cagnassola, Jennifer
Chambliss,
Ralph,
Dino,
and
David
Taylor. Ethan
Hill, director of recreation, are Stephanie Roots and
lavino. Honorable mengroup of hobos for the the helium balloons to send
and Megan Kelly, Timmy
officially opened the games, John
tions
were
awarded
to
Gadol.
Beaded and Angelo Bencivenga,
them up into the sky. A
the children began the jewelry, wooden pendants, Hazel, Kenny and Paul
Eileen Rock, Sam Wun-Dursee, Dana Bradley,
countdown was started to
Photos by Tom Koff
events to which they were banners, pot holders and an Dickens.
derle,
Seth Goodwin, Molly Patrick and Eileen Rock,
launch
the
balloons
at
the
The week also
Christine Allen. Katie and
assigned.
dock
and
Martin Dau.
assorted
ice cream consisted of
same
time.
a bike hike to contest. Ribbons were
Next
on
Wilson's
agenda
In 6Ui place was Wilson, creations out of tissue paper Tamaques Park,
(Continutd on paga 7}
M
o
n
d
a
y
b
r
o
u
g
h
t
softball awarded
to
Jason
5th place went toTamaques, were the artistic highlights. game against Jefferson
playgrounders (o the pool
Luckenbaugh
for
being
the
the fourth slot was claimed Movies and popcorn are playground, and bring-a- Cutest Hobo and Mark for a swim In the morning,
sasa
by Franklin playground, 3rd always popular as is the lunch day. The softball team Sullivan for being the Most The
afternoon
the
For Gracious Dining
place went to a Washington weekly B-B-Q. The good of McKinley beat the team Realistic. That afternoon IS playgrounds made magnate
team, Jefferson playground citizens of the week are from Jefferson with many playgrounders painted butterflies.
finished second and the Aimee Potteray and John good hits and catches. There African masks which were i Tuesday was Hat Day for
overall
winner was Gadol.
are many more events to quite colorful and original. Franklin playground. The
McKinley playground with
McKinley
look forward to for next
Beginning on Monday the winners for the younger
the highest team score.
The fifth week at week. The schedule includes playground began to get contestants was first place
open 7 days a week
Beach Day, Lollipop Day, ready for the Olympics. Mike Glynn with an Indian
LUNCHEON-COCKTAILSDINNER
Hobo Day and Pet Day.
Signups were conducted and hat John Kittleson with a
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THE
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Ron Tale makes a daring leap over the high to gain
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Alexis Topar gives her ail for Franklin as she makes her broad Jump.
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