Reviewing the winter sports — PagelOA Franklin News-Record Vol. 36, No. 11 Thursday, March 14, 1991 500
A Packet Publication Town welcomes QEA relief; schools cry foul By Laurie Lynn Strasser legs out from under us," Board of increase projected in December down have lost about $9 million in aid over shoulder the expense of their employ- Staff Writer Education President. Karen Bodnar to a 4.9 percent hike. In other words, a four-year period. They will now ee's pensions and social security, the said. "It's going to limit the quality a home which was previously taxed recoup just over $1 million of that revised aid program delays that of education we've been able to 12.5 cents per $100 assessed value amount. measure two years. NEWS The Assembly's passage Monday now would be taxed 3.8 cents, ac- "The first year, districts would provide to this point." But the Board of Education still of a revised school aid package cording to township Finance Director mourns the net loss. "That's only a have gotten enough state aid to cover represents a blessing for Franklin's Under the new program, $305 George Ramsay. The owner of a drop in the bucket," Ms. Bodnar picking up pensions," said Frank BRIEFS taxpayers, but a curse for its public million in state money that initially home assessed at $100,000 could said. "It's going to look very good Belluscio, spokesman for the state schools, local educators claim. would have aided schools will be therefore save $87 on his or her tax for the town, but worse for us. If we School Boards Association. "But the Clearly there is a need for property disbursed among municipalities as bill. have to raise the budget this year, second year, minimum aid districts tax relief, they object, but not on the property tax relief. Franklin's share, On the surface, Franklin schools, we'll seem like the bad guy." would have begun to suffer." Driving tips backs of children. $1,361,687, should enable the local too, will benefit. Under the original While the original QEA dictated "They're practically cutting the government to whittle a 9 percent tax QEA, Franklin public schools would that wealthier districts had to See QEA, Page 4A The Franklin Woman's Club will present "55 Alive/Mature Driving," a classroom driver retraining program designed to Violence Independents help older persons improve their driving skills, from 10 a.m.-noon and 1-3 p.m. Monday announce bids and Tuesday, April 1 and 2 at the greets Middlebush Reformed Church. Developed by the American for the council Association of Retired Persons, film debut "55 Alive" is the first com- By Laurie Lynn Strasser prehensive driving retraining By Laurie Lynn Strasser course geared to the specific Staff Writer Staff Writer needs of older motorists. The Three were arrested when an angry Four independent candidates officially announced course covers the effects of ag- mob swarmed outside the Rutgers their intention this week to run on a non-partisan ing and medications on driving, Plaza Cinema Saturday night, March ticket in the May 14 Township Council election, basic driving rules, license re- 9 — just a day after the film "New bringing the total number of contenders in the 19m newal, local traffic hazards, Jack City" opened at the Easton race to 12. adverse road conditions, energy Avenue venue. Two in particular — Clayton Bridges and Rocky Lee — have made themselves visible over the past saving and accident prevention Up to 150 people were milling eight months as champions of townhome owners. Mr. measures. outside the Easton Avenue theater at Bridges is president and Mr. Lee vice president of the The program is open to any- about 11:54 p.m. Saturday, estimated Franklin chapter of CAPA. (the Coalition of Associa- one 50 or older. The course fee Franklin Police, between the 9:30 tions for Political Action), a statewide condo lobby is $8. To register, send a check p.m. and the midnight showing of the group. or money order, payable to controversial film. AARP, to Carolyn Erickson, Both also volunteered to serve on the Franklin They were "standing around Board of Education's Task Force IV, formed to deal Franklin Woman's Club, 9F outside with numerous arguments go- Franklin Greens, Somerset, N.J. with December's defeated school facilities refer- ing on," police reports stated. "Pa- endum. 08873-1740. trols began to disperse the crowd, and A three-year township resident, Mr. Bridges is a the crowd became disorderly." member of the Council's Townhouse/Condo Services It took 10 police officers to break Subcommittee. As president of the Quailbrook East Hippity-hopplty up the gathering, said Franklin Police Homeowners Association, he claimed, he runs a Sgt. Joseph Linsky. Someone had microcosm of a town. broken into display cases outside the "We do everything the Township Council docs but The Franklin Township De- moviehouse and stolen a pair of on a small scale," he explained. "We arc elected by partment of Parks and Recrea- promotional posters earlier that day, the community, have a council/manager structure, tion wil host the Annual Easter police said. collect revenues, create budgets and administer Bunny Jamboree from 10. The film, which stars Judd Nelson services. I wish to bring my experience and proven a.m.-noon Saturday, March 30 and Los Angeles rapper lce-T, has commitment to enrich the quality of Franklin for all at the Van Wickle House on incited nationwide disturbances, re- residents." Easton Avenue. sulting in several deaths since its With a chemistry degree from Trenton State Preschoolers to 8-year-olds release. College and 10 years experience developing and will get to greet the Easter Bun- This is not the first time that a marketing Pharmaceuticals, Mr. Bridges currently ny when he arrives by fire truck movie debut has been accompanied works as a project manager for Crompton it Knowles at 10 a.m., plus the "Golden by widesread violence. "Colors," Corp. in Mahwah. Egg Hunt," a crafts table, games Mr. Bridges is active in several trade associations, and prizes. The event is free and See VIOLENCE, Page 4A and is certified in New Jersey as a high school will take place rain or shine. basketball official. He and his wife expect their For further information: (908) second child to arrive in time for the council election. 297-7330. Vending As president and a trustee of the Forrestgate homeowners association, Mr. Lee has grappled with problems generated when the developer of that complex filed for bankruptcy. A Somerset resident Peer pressure laws since 1988, he holds bachelor's degrees in architec- ture and philosophy from Texas A&M University. Communicate Through Litera- He belongs to the Hands Across New Jersey ture, a program sponsored by the tightened anti-tax organization and has owned and operated a Franklin Township Public Photo by Patti Sapone Linden-based electroplating company for 12 years. Library, will investigate the By Laurie Lynn Strasser 'Magic to do' "As a councilman, I plan to take a more active role in shaping legislation at the county and state levels," causes and concerns of peer Staff writer Franklin High School senior Anthony Mendola, who portrays Leading Player in pressure in two sessions sched- he said. "Council members can not afford to have a the school's production of "Pippin," belts out a tune during a recent dress uled for Thursday, March 26. Franklin Township has drawn knee-jerk reaction to laws and regulations from senior stricter guidelines regulating tempor- rehearsal for the play. "Pippin" continues its run at 8 p.m. this Friday and A number of young adult levels of government. We have to look, out for ary vending alter local merchants Saturday. For a review and more photos, see Page 3A. books deal with peer pressure; objected that out-oftowncrs' road- See INDEPENDENTS, Page 4A interested parents can read and side peddling was undercutting busi- discuss them during a brown-bag ness and creating traffic hazards. lunch session between noon and 1 p.m. or in the evening between "Several merchants came to me 7:30 and 8:30 at the library. and to the Chamber of Commerce Ground broken for high school renovation complaining about street vendors, In addition to parents, anyone particularly people selling flowers on By Kim H. Avolino who works with teens or Route 27, within a block or so of a pre-teens is invited to attend. For legitimate florist," said Paul Gold- Correspondent further information: (908) berg, head of the Chamber's Retail 873-8700. After four years of research, plan- Committee and owner of the U.F.O. ning and state approvals, ground was hair salon. broken Saturday for refurbishment of "We, the merchants in town have Franklin High School, In the meadow overhead, which includes tux to the Sharon Potter of Somerset, a mem- towns, rent to the landlords, and ber of the original committee charged Dr. Robert Ducll, professor of insurance." lie said "We're not with studying the high school, said crop science at Cook College, allowed to stick a sign on the ground it's been a long time coming. will present a slide program, or set tables on the street Therefore "I was thinking, when we made "Plant Specie* of Low Mainten- we feel it's unfair flyhynights may our recommendations, that every- ance Meadows," at the Tues- set up open shop out of their trunk or thing would be completed by the time the back of their truck." day, March 19 meeting of the my daughter got to the high school, Somerset Naturalists, The pro- "Several merchant* complained, since she was in fifth grudc at the gram will begin at 8 p.m. both to us and the township about time, Now she's already in the high Dr. Duel! It expected to de- problems with street peddlers," said school and the work is just starting," scribe the many facet* of the Marie Beyer, director of the Franklin Ms. Potter said thut the committee, ihowy meadow, a natural, Chamber of Commerce. "There were which bcneRltcd from a "good mix peaceful bit of grauland remote lot* of different eases, Some peddlers of people, all sectors of the popula- had permit*, some didn't, and some from care* and worries. The tion, senior citizens, parents, teachers were given permission to use prop- meeting is open to the public, and a few supervisors from the dis- erty," she explained. "We're assum- and will be held at the Somenet trict," was asked by the Board of ing they were paying for Its use, Education to look u( the facilities and County* Bridgewater Library on That's perfectly legal, but they were North Bridge Street and Vogt "decide what to do." creating a traffic problem by pulling "The structure was good, but it Drive In Bridgewater, customers off the street." For further Information: (908) needed upgrading," she said. "It was 722-0814. For example, she mid, H seafood antiquated, and had not been re- huckster on Ration Avenue tried to furbished for 2(1 years " solve the traffic problem he created Ms, Putter noted that since the high by creeling illegal signs instructing school facility was a combination clientele where to park, high school/junior high, the structure Index "He was trying to work with the had not been designed to meet the Photo by Elans Coleman traffic people," said Police Chief needs of high school students In Taking part In Saturday'! ground-breaking ceremony at Franklin High School were, front row, from John Miami*. "He adjusted his spot addition, slate mandates have af- left, Ernst do Haas, Karon Bodnar, Tedl DeVrlosRobecca Whlto-Johnson and acting Franklin High CtaMlftod, 1B but people were slopping nil over, fected the number of students per principal William Westfleld and back row, from loft, Bernard Slogol, Richard Kane and Michael PoNet Blotter, 2A creating a hazard." classroom and programs lhal could Kanarek, "We're stuck with him," said not be accommodated In the present ObKutriti, 6A Anita Kronstadt a broker/owner with structure. financed through a lease-purchase the ownership or the buililltig to the agreement. Editorial, 6A Century 21-GurTnwn Really. "He's According to Ms, Potter, the com- arrangement, an increasingly com- company for the period of the lease, j. Raymond (innim, school busi- Around Town, GA a very nice man who says he comes mittee did not recommend how the mon financing plan for school Im- In this case, IS years. During the ness administrator ami IHUIIXI secre- here front Maine for two months renovations would be financed, but prove tncnts, period of the lease, (he leasing com- tary, said that I'aciflcCorp Cupitul Sportt, 10-12A during his slow season, But the can did attend public meetings In which Lcascpurvhasc Involves an agree- pany makes the Improvements, and was selected us the lessor alter it various' financing arrangements were ment with a leasing company In returns the ownership of the building See VENDING, Pago 4A discussed The renovations are being which the Board of Education turns to the district at the end of the Soo GROUND, Pago 4A 2A The Franklin News-Record Thursday, March 14, 1991 POLICE BLOTTER
Fred Garner. 30, of Memphis, on four automobiles parked outside incidents as attempted burglaries. the same night from the homeowners by removing a window screen. from a meeting room at the Hilton •<• Tenn. was charged with driving while McAtecr's Restaurant between * * * association clubhouse on Beacon Hill # * * hotel. [ intoxicated after police reportedly March 9-10 and stole radar detectors, Road. The burglar(s) gained entry in found his vehicle disabled with a flat cassette decks, a compact disc player, Windows reportedly were smashed both cases by prying the door open. At the Franklin High School March tire on Easton Ave. at 2:08 a.m. a camera, and $150 cash, police said. this week on vehicles parked on Somebody entered the Sportsman's 7, a pair of walkie-talkies reportedly March 9. After submitting to field Somebody reportedly broke win- Churchill Avenue, Hamilton Street Inn on Somerset Street through a were stolen from an office, and a Somebody drove away from the sobriety tests, Mr. Garner was lodged dows of four vehicles parked at and Campus Drive in what police second story window March 7, police wallet, from a locker in the girls Sandhu Getty on Somerset Street in Somerset County Jail in lieu of Worlds Fair Drive businesses be- described as criminal mischief inci- said, adding that it is unknown at locker room. Newspaper money was without paying for $10 worth of gas • bail,- police said. tween March .1-4, police said, and dents. present what was stolen. taken this week from mailboxes on and $4 worth of cigarettes. John McKelvin, 46, of Somerset pushed open the wing window of a Two typewriters were stolen be- Jewelry and $40 worth of change Elizabeth Avenue and Culver Street, After the proprietor of the Speedy was charged March 9 with drunken fifth on March 5.r A portable tele- tween March 6-7 from a construction were taken from a Hempstead Drive police said. Mart Deli on Route 27 chased a driving after police reportedly stop- phone was stolen from one of the trailer at the corner of Vlict and apartment March 6 after someone Three telephones, valued together vehicle that was driving off with ped him on Easton Avenue at 7:26 automobiles, and a radar detector, Beacon Hill Roads, police said. A kicked in the back door, police said. at $400, were taken from an office at newspapers stolen from the front of p.m. for erratic operation of his from another, police said, adding that television monitor, an answering ma- In addition, somebody reportedly Material Damage Adjustment Corp. his convenience store March 10, the vehicle. Mr. McKelvin was it is unknown whether anything was chine, a telephone, and a roll of attempted to burglarize a Shirley between March 4-5, police said, and thief dumped the merchandise and processed on videotape at head- taken from the others. postage stamps reportedly were taken Avenue business between March 2-4 a purse was reportedly taken Mnrrh 6 sped away, police said. quarters and released on his own Windows were smashed on vehi- recognizance, police said. cles parked outside three Veronica Avenue businesses this week, police said. A tool box and tools were COURT DOCKET Janet Miranda. 28, of New Bruns- reported stolen from two of the auto- wick, Terry Ann Miranda. 26, of mobiles, police said, and somebody The following judgments were Janet R. Miranda pleaded guilty to revoked for an additional two days. Middlesex, and a 13-year-old New apparently rifled through the glove handed down in Franklin Township a March 5 charge of shoplifting Brunswick girl were charged March 5 compartment of the third. Municipal Court Monday March 4 $234.89 worth of merchandise from Kevin A. Maxficld of Somerset at 6:23 p.m. with shoplifting $297.83 Someone smashed windows on two and Wednesday, March 6. the Rutgers Plaza K-Mart. She was pleaded guilty to a March 7, 1990 Richard D. Serafin of Edison '. worth of clothing from the Rutgers vehicles parked on Route 27 March fined $200, $15 court costs and $30 charge of driving while suspended. pleaded guilty to a Dec. 17 charge of Plaza K-Mart on Easton Ave.. police 6. police said, adding that tapes and to the Violent Crimes Compensation He was fined $750, plus $15 court driving while revoked. He was fined said. change were reportedly stolen from Gregory Dcdeaux of Somerset Board. She was placed in Somerset costs. His driver's license was $500, $15 court costs and his license one. pleaded guilty to a Feb. 19 charge of County Jail in default of SI .500 bail. suspended for one additional day and was revoked for one additional day. Nine other vehicles were reported- criminal trespassing. He was fined he was ordered to serve two days in A Suzuki all terrain vehicle, worth ly burglarized this week in Franklin $100, a $30 violent crimes fine and jail, to be served during court sessions. SI.200. was reportedly taken be- Township. Those break-ins occurred $15 court costs. Gladys Marie Johnson of Somerset Ethel E. Kcllahan of Somerset tween March 1-3 from an unlocked outside the United Jersey Bank and was found guilty of a July 11 dis- pleaded guilty to a March 2 charge of garage at a Copcrmine Road residen- the Fox wood Chevron on Easton orderly persons offense and a defiant driving while intoxicated. She was ce. Avenue, and on Buttonwood. trespassing charge stemming from the fined $250, $15 court costs, a $100 Hempstead and Kingsberry Drive. Saundra Delores Callahan pleaded John Krocckel of Somerset pleaded A 1979 Mazda stolen March 9 guilty to a Jan. 26, 1990 charge of same incident. She was fined $100 guilty to a June 3, 1989 charge of surcharge and $30 to the Violent Churchill Avenue. Martin Street, plus $15 court costs for each offense Crimes Compensation Board. Her from Rutgers Plaza was recovered the Clyde Road, and Franklin Boulevard, simple assault. She was fined $100, operating an uninsured motor ve- next day in Jersey City, police said, $15 court costs and a $30 violent and was ordered to pay $60 to the hicle. He was fined $300. plus S15 license was revoked for 180 days. police said. Reported taken were Violent Crimes Compensation Board and a 1979 Datsun stolen from the radar detectors, citizens band radios, crimes fine. court costs. His license was revoked Jewish home for the Aged between tools, stereo equipment, cassette for one year and he was ordered to March 8-9 was later found nearby, on tapes, adding machines, a calculator, complete 15 days of community Narda Diaz of Somerset pleaded Gates Road. a car phone, and change. Inna Smotrov of Monmouth Junc- Lawrence Jones of Trenton pleaded service. guilty to a March 2 charge of driving Windows reportedly were smashed tion pleaded guilty to two charges of guilty to a Dec. 1 charge of driving while intoxicated. She was fined on seven more vehicles parked issuing bad checks. She was fined while revoked. He was fined $500. $250, $15 court costs, a $100 outside the DeMott Lane retirement $100 and $15 court costs for each plus $15 court costs and his license Ronald Kovacs of New Brunswick surcharge and $30 to the Violent home. A vidcocassette recorder was Door locks reportedly were picked offense, and was ordered to pay S60 was revoked for another five days. pleaded guilty to an Aug. 25 charge Crimes Compensation Board. Her stolen from one of the damaged on two cars parked on Crabapple to the Violent Crimes Compensation of driving while suspended. He was license was revoked for 180 days. automobiles, police said. Lane between March 9-10. The igni- Board. fined $500. $15 court costs and his Twenty-nine other vehicles were tion of one was tampered with, but Ms. Smotrov also pleaded guilty to Debra Sargent of Perth Amboy license was revoked for 10 days. burglarized in the township this nothing was reported missing from a Sept. 26. 1990 charge of issuing a pleaded guilty to an April 10, 19SS week. Someone shattered windows cither, police said, classifying both Willie D. Hudgins of Somerset bad check. She was fined $100, plus charge of driving while revoked. She pleaded guilty to a March 23, 1990 $15 court costs. was fined $750. $15 court costs and Brian W. Smith of Edison pleaded charge of driving while intoxicated. her license was revoked for 10 more guilty to a Sept. 6 charge of driving He was fined $350, $15 court costs, days. while revoked. He was fined S500. and a $100 surcharge. His driver's Terry Ann Miranda of New Bruns- $15 court costs and his license was license was revoked for 180 days. 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By Patrick Monaghan Senior April Ortiz shines as the widow Catherine, the woman who Managing Editor helps Pippin realize that the simple When Franklin High School an- things in life hold the most meaning. nounced thai it would present "Pip- She is wonderful to watch — a pin" as its spring musical, it must talented actress with a beautiful have raised an eyebrow or two in the voice. area's professional theater com- Lauren Jones, also a senior, nearly panies. steals the show as Fastrada, the A high school attempting such an king's wife. She wiggles and shakes elaborate production? lumbers alone her way through a role that requires — in casting and in dollars — are her to be "devious,, untrustworthy enough to keep the most respected and cunning" and is hilarious when professional companies a swords she tells the audience, "After all, I'm length from "Pippin's" moralistic just an ordinary housewife and message. mother, just like all you housewives Apparently, Franklin High isn't and mothers out there." just any high school. Freshman Doug Mclvor is equally Producer/director Betty DeMonic funny as Lewis, Pippin's half-brother has assembled a first-rate cast, and Fastrada's son. Doug and Lauren choreographer Jane Samluk brings team up for one of the show's more everything together on stage, or- memorable numbers, "Spread a Lit- chestra director Fred Oltarzewski de- tle Sunshine." mands — and gets — pro- Another standout is junior Aimee fessional-caliber performances from Lee Wynn, who turns in a heartfelt the pit orchestra and set designer performance as Berthe, Pippin's Chuck Miley has provided a ver- grandmother. satile, highly functional set. Also deserving mention is young In many ways, "Pippin" is the Nicholas Grippo, who shows real perfect musical for high school stu- potential as Theo, Catherine's son. dents. Not only does it demand all the Wonderful performances, yes, but Joe Bodnar plays Charles, Pippin's father, energy and enthusiasm that pumps "Pippin" would be nowhere without through every teen-ager's veins, but a strong supporting cast. Ensemble "Pippin" continues its run in the Davidson chairs the ticket s:ilc\. the title character's search for truth players Jenn King, Eric Anderson, Franklin High School auditorium at 8 Ticket information may be obtained and fulfillment is something that has Orion Suydam, Moira Sweeney, p. m. this Friday and Saturday, March by calling (90S) 249-6410 during the accompanied every young person's Heather Sian, Ian Antonoff, Duane 15 and 16. Math teacher Lee day or (908) 246-8352 after 5 p.m. journey to adulthood. Chandler, Terren Suydam, Caroline Set in the holy Roman Empire Phillipuk. Jonathan Weitz, Kirsten during the year A.D. 780, "Pippin" Seitz and Szabi Nagy are on stage for is the story of a young man's search the balance of the performance, and for the meaning of life. Pippin — Photos by Patti Sapone in many ways, they make the show whose innocence and naivete is nice- Duayne Chandler, one of the play's ensemble players, with Matt click. ly embodied by Matt Shutske — is Shutske, who portrays Pippin. There are few flaws in Franklin the first-born son of Charlemagne High School's production of "Pip- PLAN YOUR SCREEN PLANTING NOW! (Charles), emperor of the Roman tricky scene changes. erstone of the production. pin." Outside of a few technical Installed Empire. Judging from opening night, these Joe Bodnar, a junior making his problems with the actors' micro- White pine 5-6' $ 63.50 phones, opening night was a rousing Pippin is guided on his quest by students have put in some long hours FHS stage debut, is bold and domi- (semi-sheared) 6-7' 76.50 Anthony Mendola's Leading Player. of rehearsal. The hard work has paid neering as Charles. Caught between success. The fact that some problems With Leading Player pointing the off in a smooth, entertaining produc- the two is Pippin, whose energy and did arise with the microphones only 7-8' 96.50 way, Pippin is led down a path of tion that is filled with some genuinely drive is captured by the athletic Matt leads one to wonder if the amplifica- war, revolution, murder, love, and, outstanding performances. Shutske. tion is needed at all. Norway Spruce 5S' $ 69.00 finally, peaceful domesticity. Anthony Mendola — a senior mak- Originally opening at the Imperial ing his final appearance on the Frank- (semi-sheared) 6-7" 103.00 Theatre in New York in October lin High stage — is . brilliant as 7^8' 133.00 1972, "Pippin" offers a little bit of Leading Player. He exudes con- Grand Opening everything. 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Mi *U»WW*NH V OttIM'HI t*A» t OIWU U.S. Slruclureii. Inc. n«««iiMi Chirg*. V««. Maitoreinl t AitMMetn tlptM* MMtM 4A The Franklin News-Record Thursday, March 14, 1991 Violence. Ground ence lab and library, and general Newark. People called from as faragainst a 15-year-old juvenile, who " 'New Jack City' has been draw- Continued from Page 1A Continued from Page 1A repair and refurbishments. away as Newark for directions be- was later turned over to the custody ing somewhat unruly crowds both solicitation process and interview of "I was really proud of what we cause Rutgers Plaza is the only of his mother. The young man had here in Franklin Township as well as several firms. The total cost of the about police and gangs, prompted did," Ms. Potter said. "We went cinema in the area showing the film, been embroiled in a dispute with in other municipalities across the renovations will be $13,030,000. The similar incidents in 1988. from talking about building a new said assistant manager Laurie Grove, Hasson Diggs, 18, of New Bruns- country," Police Chief John, Blazakis average taxpayer will pay 3 cents per "New Jack City," however, had school for around $40 million, and who was on duty during Saturday's wick. Mr. Diggs was charged with said. The chief expressed his concern $100 of assessed valuation for the life been billed as a more serious movie, brought that down to $13 million to hullabaloo. disorderly conduct and resisting ar- for the safety of movie patrons to the of the lease, Mr. Gariim said. one that shows that drugs are ravag- both bring the school into the 21st "Nobody was hurt, thank God," rest and released on his own re- cinema manager, who agreed to re- Renovations for the high school ing minority communities. Based on century and to offer a lot for tlie she said. cognizance, police said. view the schedule with his super- will include a new facade for the a true story, the film- depicts a New kids." York City housing complex taken "It was not part of a comfortable Mr. Godfrey, who was released on visors, police said. The film is ex- building, improvements to the sci- over by a street gang led by a ruthless situation," Sgt. Linsky explained. $1,000 bail, was pulled in again the pected to Finish its stint in town drug lord. Although it's emphasis is "Our concern was breaking up the following night. Police responding to tonight, March 14. crowd and getting everybody to a report of a dispute on Baier Avenue purportedly anti-drug, the movie is The only remotely comparable in- QEA peacefully move on, not to find out at 8:59 p.m. had their patrol car said to have inspired clashes between cident during Ms. Grove's five-year possibility." why they were fighting or where they barraged by hunks of cement from conflicting gangs. employment with the cinema took Continued from Page 1A From the municipal to the state lived," he said. "Some of them were across the street. When officers ap- "That helps us considerably," Ms. level, educators have accused politi- But local police "are not aware of local residents, but there was no way proached the group, Mr. Godfrey place soon after she was hired, she Bodnar admitted, "but the bad part is cians of ingratiating themselves to any gang activity in Franklin," Sgt. to determine where the rest came reportedly verbally threatened them. remembered, while she was still in they put a cap on us." tax-conscious voters by sacrificing Linsky said. "There are small groups from," he said. He was processed and released on his high school. Ticket sales were not yet computerized, she said, so when a The state has imposed a new schools. .•. of people we tend to be familiar with Kevin Godfrey, 20, of Somerset own recognizance, police said. long line of people began pushing to growth limit of between 7.5 and 9 When the Township Council who live in the same neighborhood was charged with numerous offenses In addition, Antonio Simmons, 18, purchase tickets for the movie percent annually for budgets of passed a resolution last month ad- and hang out together, but we don't after he "attempted to agitate the of Somerset was charged with crimi- non-special needs districts. Accord- see territorial problems," he said. crowd," police said, including as- "Krush Groove," the theater had to vocating legislation that would bring nal mischief in connection with the shut down for about 20 minutes. ing to numbers released by the As- However, he continued, "there is sault on a police officer, resisting incident. Also wanted on an outstand- constituents tax relief. Councilman sembly Monday, Franklin's cap is John Clyde, a Democrat, called it J'a gang activity as close as Newark." arrest, obstruction of justice, failure ing warrant, he was held in the Nowadays, with Franklin police on 7.5 percent. to disperse, and disorderly conduct. step in the right direction." '., It is possible that the film drew Somerset County Jail in lieu of weekend security duty, she said, "we The ceiling penalizes districts that gangs from larger cities, particularly The same charges were leveled $1,200 bail. usually don't have problems." "1 certainly support it," said have been frugal in the past, claimed Deputy Mayor Robert Zaborowski, a Mr. Belluscio. "The budget caps arc Republican. "Basically, it's a too rigid. They include all costs, even one-shot deal, which is great, but it's some that arc out of the districts' far from property tax relief." Independents control." Ms. Bodner said she was surprised Continued from Page 1A and studied financial planning in '.'Not that we're a crazy spendthrift that the Republican-dominated coun- county taxes," he said prior to his Because the council scats up for group, but we're going to have to cut for Franklin's interests while legis- Denver at the graduate level. cil had favored the legislation, given departure. grabs this spring are at-large posi- back substantially," Vis. Bodncr lation is being created, not after it has A Franklin resident since 1986, As a certified financial planner for tions, they theoretically should be that party's strong opposition to the said, adding that layoffs "are a been signed into law." Mr. Mazzola is president of theMerrill Lynch in Princeton, she said, filled by individuals who represent fy from day one. Running alongside Mr. Bridges I.akewood homeowners association's "every day I witness how people the entire township. Because the four and Mr. Lee are Anthony Mawila board of trustees. With a biology waste one of their resources — their independents have been active in the and Terry Gunning. Mr. Mazzola's degree from George Washington Uni- income. My job is to turn these condominium communities where Vending. situation is unusual because he is versity, he is employed as a sales wasted dollars into productive assets they live, major party candidates running in absentia. A health service representative for Ingold Electrodes, in order to ensure that they reach their have been leery that they might be Continued from Page 1A feet back from the pubjic administrator with the Air Force Re- based in Massachusetts. goals. I'd like to use my skills so that partial toward townhome owners' right-of-way. serve, he was called overseas in late Terry Gunning was the final can we, too, can maximize our tax dollars interests, rather than those of the Nonprofit organizations, which ire January to provide support for Opera- didate to join the non-partisan team. to achieve our goals." entire community. he attracts cut off my agents when exempt from licensing fees under the tion Desert Storm. A nine-year resident of Franklin, she Ms. Gunning is an advisor for the they're trying to turn into the drive- existing ordinance, would retain that is president of the Trendmaker board state Council on Economic Educa- If that were the case, some parti- way, and I'm afraid one of them will status under the new one. They would "I want to see better planning to 1 handle the township's development of directors and treasurer of CAPA. tion. She belongs to several sans suggested, ward seats would be get in an accident." only need to obtain a license once a boom, more traffic control and closer Ms. Gunning obtained a bachelor's trade-related organizations. Ms. Gun- more appropriate positions for the The Township Council voted un- year, as long as they specified upon examination of Franklin's portion of degree in psychology from Rutgers, ning has also volunteered for the independents to target. However, the animously Tuesday to introduce an renewal all planned annual Special Olympics and to promote next ward elections for represen- ordinance designed to effectively de- fund-raising activities. literacy. tatives of districts within the munici- ter opportunistic outsiders such as a All others seeking to ply their Running against the independents pality are slated for 1993 and 1995. person from North Carolina who sells wares in Franklin would be subject to are four Republican incumbents — However, the non-partisans have furniture off a tractor trailer without harsher constraints. Mayor Russell Demkovitz,- Deputy made it a point to project the image hindering "worthy causes" such as Money-making ventures would NEED A DOCTOR? Mayor Robert Zaborowski, Robert that they represent the township as a the Scouts, first aid squads. Little have to obtain a new license even Mettler and Thomas Barrows, and whole. "My immediate goal is to League or band parents. four days, and would only be per- four Democrats — Mike Kish. Larry create a oneness between townhomes "I'd hate to be involved in a mitted four renewals within a calen- PHONE P-H-l-L* TO HELP YOU Thomas, Marcia Banta and Jackie and single-family homes." Mr. situation where a kid could get adar year. After that, they would have >Burns. Bridges said. summons for selling lemonade." to submit site plans to the zoning FIND THE RIGHT PHYSICIAN. Councilman John Clyde said. board and/or board of adjustment for Slated for a public hearing April 9, consideration as permanent rathei the revamped ordinance would also than temporary businesses. JEROME J. ROLNICK, M.D. restrict door-to-door sales, said Moreover, the present $25 licens PHONE 722-P-H-l-L TO FIND... Township Attorney Thomas Calferty. ing fee for commercial vendors, Internal Medicine Because it is unconstitutional to dis- which has not changed in three dcta- a doctor who is a certain type of specialist. criminate between groups, he said, des, would increase to $350 under the a doctor located conveniently to you. 25 Years Experience in Your Community the ordinance operates specifically revised ordinance. The dramatic price under the guise of "regulating what a doctor affiliated with your health plan. Participating in: hike would cover the expense of stall occurs within the public right-of-way time spent processing applications. a doctor who can see you quickly, or by a certain date. PRU-CARE • HEALTH WAYS • MEDIGROUP in the interest of public safety." MEDICARE (aulgnmOTt hospital patianta only) Mr. Cafferty said. For instance, fire, a doctor available when you are 330 Livingston Avo. The current ordinance, which lias wining, and health officials as well as North Brunswick/New Brunswick Border been on the books at least 30 years. police would have to approve each Call 722-P-H-l-L Ample Parking deals almost exclusively with licens- candidate before licenses could be (908) 722-7445 ing, according to Township Clerk issued. 908/249-2044 Jean Pellicane. It mentions only that *The Physician Information Line "There arc some excellent things police may check a site for safety. in the proposal that will benefit traffic ^j^^ A tree service of The reworked ordinance, if passed, safety." Chief Blazakis commented will prohibit on-strcet vending 'It's also an indication of the town- altogether. Anyone wishing to set up ship's responsiveness to its taxpaying ^SOMERSET CROSS COUNTY PAVING, INC. shop would have to do so at least 25 businesses." 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COLE'S HALLMARK SHOP SOMERSET PLAZA SHOPPING CENTER (near A»P Future Store) 3181 RT. 27 FRANKLIN PARK, NJ (201)422-8330 Mon-Frl 9-9, Sat 9-8, Sun 10-5 whew pnthlbltal. IVtails in •tore «•' Wl H»llm«Kinli, Im * 1991 Ctwm:nl[Vv*NpwJBtMiy Member FOC KtUAi HOuSlNO UNOffl15J The Franklin News-Record THURSDAY March 14, 1991 TOWN FORUM 6A THE STATE WE'RE IN Closing the book on another birthday Kevin Jurrens is now a teen-ager. and a letter about Kevin's problem at that courtesy begets courtesy. His passage into adolescence was the Quakcrbridgc book store. Several David F. Moore marked by a quiet family get-together BROKEN days later, his office called to last Saturday evening. His friend, apologize for the confusion that led to 1 received another nice note from Sloan Bermann, who celebrated a CRACKERS Kev's purchase of a duplicate Kendall Park's Jeff Winik. His birthday the same weekend, invited magazine — one that had a different barbershop quartet went to'Westfield Kevin to the Princeton-Loyola Mary- Gerry Jurrens cover, but identical insides — to the last week and won the silver medal. He Organic mount basketball game Sunday. one he had bought a couple of days reports that, on March 19th, his earlier at the Nets' game. chapter is going to host 50-70 For a kid who loves basketball, it I had also sent the same materials to barbershoppcrs for a quartet fair at the was the celebration of a lifetime! windows. The count this week is Waldenbooks' corporate headquarters East Brunswick Elks. Give Jeff a call Looking back over the years at base- already two. in Connecticut, but heard nothing from at 297-6460 for further info. farming may ment parties, at roller skating and The cost of entry (not counting them. I had all but written them off. fast-food galas, this was the best. glass) into this exciting sport is on a par with purchasing a Nintendo, or a Win some, lose some. Speaking of roller skating, Kevin radio-controlled car. Connie and I are Then a couple of weeks ago, he and his brother, Curtis, have joined the I hope to meet some of my readers at be in future happy that the boys are getting plenty received a lovely letter from Mary one of this Saturday's two major growing number of roller blade fans. of exercise outdoors. Haviland-Kccfe, District Manager of These high- performance skates are a events: the All-Star Salute to HUD Waldenbooks, along with a gift cross between the traditional four One of Kevin's favorite presents this Secretary Jack Kemp and Phil certificate. Her letter said, in part, "I Remember Rachel Carson? Her book, "Silent wheeled variety and hockey ice skates. year was the National Basketball As- McConkey at the Fiddler's Elbow am very sorry to hear of your experi- Spring," awakened the world to the hazards of DDT With four in-line wheels, a skater can sociation All-Star Program he received Country Club, and the Kingston Ladies ence in our Quakerbridgc Mall store. and other chemical pesticides. Since her investiga- achieve rapid acceleration and quick from the publisher of Professional Auxiliary St. Patrick's Dance at the We at Waldenbooks work very hard to tions, DDT has been banned in the U.S. and many turns. A heel brake provides modest Sports Publications, Jarred R. Mctze. firehouse. 1' hope to get a couple of provide good service to all of our states have enacted pesticide control acts. stopping capability. Mr. Metze, whose company publishes autographs for my boys. Let's sec, "Hoop" magazine and the programs customers. Unfortunately, this was Nearly 40 years have gone by since "Silent Lawrence Taylor, Larry Holmes, Standard wooden hockey sticks. for the New Jersey Nets, sent it to clearly not the case in your situation. Spring" led to strict federal labeling of all pesticides, George Luck.... along with a rubber ball, complete the Kevin. Mr. Metze generously called to There is absolutely no excuse for the spearheaded by the U.S. Environmental Protection equipment list, though protective pads explain his company's policy about inconvenience you encountered." Gerry Jurrens, a fan of everyone's Agency (EPA). Rachel Carson is dead, bu the of various kinds arc recommended. It's programs, after the Great Waldenbook I've asked Kevin to write thank-you birthdays but his own. celebrates multibillion-dollaragrichemical industry is alive and also helpful if your grandfather is Debacle a couple of months ago. notes to Mr. Metze and Ms. non-stop, in Kingston. well. handy at repairing broken garage door I had sent him a copy of my column Haviland-Keefe. 1 want him to know -30- We've all learned a lot about health dangers from chemical pesticides and, more to my point here, fanners are learning that their economic benefits can be enhanced by not spending so much money on more and more chemicals for bug-killing and fertilizer. LETTER TO THE EDITOR Risks and benefits of various kinds of bug killers EDITOR'S SUGGESTION BOX have been analyzed, but lots more work needs to be served it anyhow because their leader is done on that score. Experimental farms dealing with Please send me your comments on what you would like to read about War in the gulf: insane. in The Franklin News-Record. Mail them to: Editor's Suggestion Box, chemical-free organic farming have shown good The half million Kuwaitis needed their results, typified by the work of the Rodale Press disguised diversion wealth back — and they need their exalted Franklin News-Record, 15 Cedar Grove Lane, Somerset, 08873. Or organization in eastern Pennsylvania. Emir with his 70-or-so wives. Never mind deliver them to the office. One fanner 1 talked with (1 assume one of many) To the editor: democracy. Feudalism is good for Saudi Patrick Monaghan, Managing Editor Arabia and Kuwait. Why waste wealth on now hires an environmental consultant to analyze Oh, Glorious. We went in there with what pests are up and coming and the likelihood of impoverished populations such as Jor- our guns blazing and we won! danians, Yeminis and Palestinians when it their causing problems, and then to recommend What a show! We sent 100,000 or so minimum levels and proper timing for pesticide can be used to feed military industrial Iraqi martyrs to instant paradise and that complexes. applications. Those recommendations also include should make them and their families biological controls. happy. Our kinder benevolent government Oh glorious and victorius Bush, our chosen leader. When and where is the Biological control means pitting an environmental- spared us the gory details of that and showed us the glory. next show to keep our minds off the ly "friendly"' natural organism against another which trickle down economic woes? kills crops or forests. How euphoric to see the cross hair Biological pesticides have also been developed, bull's-eye hits — never mind the hell fire like Bt, a bacteria that infects caterpillars and causes and the blood spattering — only pinko Jan ten Broeke, them to sicken and die, as with gypsy moths. Even peaceniks see that. Those soldiers de- Somerset using things like Bt has its complications; that's in part due to the population dynamics of moths. Integrated pest management (1PM1 is an approach which blends biological and chemical controls. OBITUARIES Often, predators and parasites are released to provide natural biological control. A minimum critical population of gypsy moths or Anthony Catanese O'Neil ol Port Richey; four sisters, of Somerset; a brother. Antonio Spizzica Burial was in Cedar Park Cemetery. i any other host species is needed to maintain effective Barbara Mattos of Hudson, Kay Limeria of Brooklyn; and two grandchildren. Paramus. J populations of these predators or parasites. So killing NEW BRUNSWICK — Anthony C. of Port Richcy. Pauline Nocciola of East Services were Tuesday at the Flynn and Shiva was observed at the Kaufman all or even most gypsy moths in any given area can Catanese, a longtime member of the city Orange. N.J.. and Jackie Moreira of Son Funeral Home, 23 Ford Ave., Fords, residence in Edison. start a treadmill-like cycle of constant chemical police department, died Sunday at his Irvington. N.J., and five grandchildren. followed by a Mass at Our Lady of Peace control, since natural controls can't remain in the home on Oak Street. He was 67. Services were held Wednesday at the R.C. Church, Fords. Burial was in Resur- game. The only winner of Ihis game is the He retired as captian of the traffic Boylan Funeral Home, 10 Wooding Ave., rection Cemetery, Piscataway. agrichemical business. division on Jan 1. 1988. Edison, followed by a Mass at St. Mat- Ruth Spiro thews Roman Catholic Church in Edison. Biological control goes on around us in hundreds of On Monday. Police Director William Burial was at Gate of Haven Cemetery ways all the time, courtesy of Mother Nature. We Conway. who began in the police depart- Louis Jubien Ruth Rosenberg Spiro of Concordia in East Hanover. N.I. don't realize it because would-be pests are controlled ment the same day as Catanese, on Sept Village died Tuesday. March 5 at home. She was 70. by their predators —- naturally and at no cost! 4, 1951, called Catanese a "stand-up Louis Jubien of the Somerset section Mrs. Spiro was bom in Poland and In a new study led by Cornell University, David guy." died Friday at home. He was 93. Alberta Yoson lived in New York City most of her life Pimentel argues that organic fanning is the way of the "He was a goou honest guy and Born in New York City, he lived in Franklin for 30 years. before moving to Cranbury seven years future. He points out. according to Science magazine, well-liked and respected by the public," Alberta Yoson, 68. a former resident of He retired 25 years ago from American ago. that the annual tonnage of chemical pesticide use has Conway said. "He was an excellent police officer throughout his career." Plainficld, died Sunday, March 10 at the Totalizator Company of New York, where She was a member of the Perrineville grown 33-fold since the 1940s, with a 10-fold Catanese rose through the ranks from home of her son in Warren. he was assistant to the president. Jewish Center and several Concordia increase in toxicity. Vet the bugs and weeds have his appointment as sergeant in 1961. to She was born in Newark and had lived His wife, Suzanne Jubien, died in I983. charitable organizations. increased by a third! lieutenant in 1964, and to captain in I98(> in Plamfield before moving to Somerset in Surviving arc a niece and a nephew. Her husband, Henry Spiro, died in June Mr. Pimentel claims that cutting pesticide use in Mr. Conway said Mr Catanese will be 1980. Services were Monday at the Gleason 1990. half, with the kind of careful controls recommended given an inspector's funeral, with uni- She was a machinist at Picut Co. in Funeral Home, 1360 Hamilton St., Some- Surviving are a son. Dr. Alan H. Spim by my tarmer friends consultant, food prices would formed police bearing his coffin He will Warren lor 12 years, retiring in 1984. rset. Burial was in Gate of Heaven of West Hartford, Conn.; two daughters, rise by less than 1 percent, while the benefits of be buried in his uniform. Her husband, Frank Yoson. died in Cemetery. Hawthorne, NY. Annette Spiro Berkowitz of ihe Somerset averting damage caused to human and environment.il Born in Rossiter, Pa.. he moved to New 1990. section of Franklin and Sheila Orcnstcin health would likely exceed SIO billion per year. Brunswick 1941. Surviving are three sons. John Yoson ol of Baldwin Harbor, N.Y.; a brother. You can find this stud) in a new edition of He was a communicant of St. Mary Mt. Warren. James of Asbury and Wayne ol Dorothy Tyska Samuel Rosenberg of California; a sister, "Handbook on Pest Management in Agriculture, " Virgin Church in New Brunswick and Middlesex, a daughter, Gail Wagner ol Silvia Tevdowiu of Laguna Hills. Calif., published by CRC Press. belonged to the church's Holy Name Readington. her father, Vincent Rigby ol and eight grandchildren. Dorothy J. Tyska died Friday, March 8 New Jersey has some of its own experiments going Society and ushers organization. Toms River, and seven grandchildren Services were Wednesday. March 6 at the Somerset Medical Center in Some- Mr Catanese was an Army veteran of Services were held Wednesday at Hig- from Gleason Funeral Home. 1360 Hamil- on with innovative techniques (some call them rvillc. She was 46. World War II gins Home for Funerals in Watchung ton St., Somerset. old-fashioned) such as share purchasing, and Born in New Brunswick, she had lived He was a member of the St. Sebastian Burial was at Cedar Park Cemetery, small-farm production and marketing. You can learn in Bound Brook before moving to Some- Club. John Nelson V.I- W. Post 370. Paramus, more from the Stony liriKik Millstone Watershed rset 10 years ago. PDA Local 23 ul New Brunswick and the Angelina Torlish Association. R.D l.'llox 263A. Titus Mill Road, For over 25 years she was a teacher in San Pier Niccto Club of New Brunswick Pennington. N.J. 08534; telephone 609-737-3735. Piscataway and Woodbridge. Surviving arc his wile. Rose Maimone Angelina Torlish, 72, died Saturday, She received bachelor's and master's David /•". Moore is executive director of the New Catanese, a son. Peter C ol New liruns- March 9 at Somerset Medical Center in degrees from Rider College in Law- Jersey Conservation [ound.ition wick; a daughter, Carolyn Carroll of Sonic rvillc. Thomas Ralph rence ville. North Brunswick, a brother, Lawrence of She was born in Bound Brook, where She was a communicant of St Mary's Hast Brunswick, and a sister. Antoinette she lived all her life. Thomas Ralph of Poplar Road died Church in Bound Brook. Catanese of the Somerset section of She was a cafeteria aide at Somerset Tuesday, March 5 at Robert Wood John- Surviving are her mother, Jane II. Franklin Vo-Tcch School in Bridgewater for 13 son University Hospital, New Brunswick Tyska of Somerset, and a brother, Mr Catancc was not Ihe only member years, retiring in I9H4. He was 71. 'Itiomas J. Tyska of Piscataway of his family to serve the cily. His cousin, Mrs Torlish was a communicant of St Born in New Brunswick, Mr. Ralph Services were Tuesday ul ihe Cmiroy Joseph Catanese. and his sun-in law, Joseph's Roman Catholic Church in lived there until moving to Piscataway Ml Funeral Home, 21 E. Second .Si . Bound Michael Carroll, arc officers in Ihe police Bound Bnx»k and was active in the Bound I95K, He worked at the Union County Brook, followed by a Mass at St Mary's. department. His first cousin is City Clerk Brook Republican Party. Day Training Center in Scotch Plains lot Burial was in Resurrection Cemetery, KIK'CO Catancse. Her husband. Anthony Torlish, died in many years before retiring, Piscataway He was predeceased by a sister. Rose 1971. He was a member of Emmanuel The franklin NEWS RECORD Donations can be sent lo the Somerset Toms, in 1990. Surviving urc a son, Anthony Torlish ol Tabernacle Church in Linden. County Cancer Society, 70 Grove Si., Services will be 930 a.m. Thursday North Plainlicld; two daughters, Lucille He was an Army veteran, Somcrvillc, 08876. 5#/wy Fmnklttt Jcwmhip from (ilcason Funeral Home. 1360 Humil- Taranlino of Somerset and Linda Cic- Surviving are his wile, Antoinette Tho r'ritK»Um Packet, fnc 11*9! AH Hiyht* H«s*rv Time capsule captures a sixth-grader's life Send us your news • Students in Barbara Berkowitz's paper clips under the new micro- ter. The children had a good time third-grade drama club at Elizabeth scopes. preparing, practicing, presenting and Getting married? Recently engaged? Marked a special anniversary Avenue School meet weekly to prac- SCHOOL * * * viewing themselves on video. or birthday? Been promoted at your job? Let us know about it. tice performing creative dramatic arts Send the information to The Franklin News Record, 307 Omni lactivities. The children are JOTTINGS Kingston and Elizabeth Avenue third-graders, under the direction of Drive, Somcrville, N.J. 08876. Or, call the editor at 359-0850. jself-motivated and perform for their Nancy Mudry's second-grade class .classmates and visiting parents. Bill Grippo Linda Haupt, vocal music teacher, continued their study of Vivaldi's at Elizabeth Avenue School com- Four Seasons cycle of violin con- municated with Judith Viorst, as part certos. The studnets studied program of a literature-based reading program. . Roscmarie Noone's sixth-graders notes, listened to the concerto and Jud|th Viorst wrote the book, •at Conerly Road School are reading a As part of the Teacher's Institute enjoyed winter refreshments (hot "Alexander and the Terrible, Hor- Jbook called "Sixth Grade Could on Math in the Elementary School chocolate and cookies) during the rible, No Good, Very Bad Day." The INFERTILITY •.Really Kill You," and assembling a (T.I.M.E.S.), Cathy Korten, a intermission. culminating activity was making a "time capsule from their "Sixth Grade fourth-grade teacher at Conerly Road tape recording of each student's "ad- • Generation" 'for next year's School, attended Princeton Univer- vice" for poor Alexander, her real sixth-graders to find, open and com- sity for three weeks last summer. She Joyce Schcnkman, third-grade life son, to assure only happy days pare after they read the book. The had an opportunity to attend work- teacher at MacAfee Road School, had ahead. Ms. Viorst sent the class a J students in 1991-92 will compare shops given by the university for the students do a Famous People picture postcard of the house where .their sixth-grade experiences and those teachers who participated. One Biography Report presentation. After Alexander and his brothers grew up •their world with those of this year's workshop was on microscopes and doing considerable library research and the place where she does all her sixth grade. Henry Horn, a Princeton ccologist, on a famous person selected by writing. • Students had to bring in items persuaded the university' Biology individual students, each child Bill Grippo is the director of public i ranging from a letter to a 1991-92 Department to donate used micro- presented their report (in memorized affairs for Franklin Township MARY JACOBS MEMORIAL LIBRARY, 64 Washington St., Rocky Hill. (609) 924-7073 THURSDAY, MARCH 14 Savings Account at • Toddler Sing-Along with Pat McKinley, 10:30 a.m. for children ages 2 and 3. The program consists of 30 minutes of songs for toddlers and parents. Parents should plan to remain with their children. Registration is required and is limited to members of the Mary Jacobs Library and other branches of the Somerset County Library system. 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So hurry in, because these special S,iturdiy'>,mi IJ noon S.mirdry 9am-12 ntxm New Jersey that has been offers are available for a limited time only UNITED And while you're here, be sure to ask about \ JERSEY our great line up of banking services to THE FAST-MOVING BANK, 8A The Franklin News-Record Thursday, March 14, 1991 IN OUR SCHOOLS Music department cooperation with the Franklin Town- and assists parents in making ap- ship Board of Education and the propriate, informed educational de- headed for Florida Franklin High School music depart- cision for their children. The Franklin High School Music ment. The Parent Information Center is Department has been invited to per- the place to call or visit when resi- form at Disney World and Epcol Franklin sophomore dents have questions and concerns Center in Orlando, Fla. on April 4 takes VFW contest about the school system and its pro- and 5. grams. The main function of the The four groups performing from Franklin High School sophomore center is to provide anil coordinate the music department will be the Szabolcs Nagy was recently awarded information about community and marching band, concert choir, guitar two United States Savings Bonds school resources. Members of the ensemble, and madrigals. from the Veteran's of Foreign Wars. public who have questions or need Szabolcs was the winner of the local assistance, should feel free to contact On Thursday, April 4. the FHS and district VFW "Voice of Democ- the Parent Information Center. The Marching Band will be the "Band of racy" scriptwriting competition. staff of the center will provide ac- the Day" and lead the parade down VFW members Ted Tencza, Art curate information as soon as Main Street at 3 p.m. At 7 p.m., the Gebhardt and Matt Worneicki possible. Concert Choir will perform at Dock presented the award: Franklin High Stage in the Disney Village Market School counselor Heidi Greiss and As another service to parents, the Place. Principal William Westfield were on Parent Information Center will issue Friday, April 5 will find the Guitar hand to offer congratulations. regular "Parent Advisory Notices," Ensemble and Madrigals performing updating them about developments in at Epeot Center. The Guitar the school system, such as magnet Ensemble will perform in the Parent Info Center programs, special events, parent American Gardens at 12:15 p.m.. and workshops and other educational pro- the Madrigals will perform at 6:10 opens to the public grams and services. p.m. in the United Kingdom Garcbo. The Franklin Township Parent In- The Parent Information Center is apen from 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Mon- Happy anniversary Traveling with the Franklin High formation Center has officially open- Music teacher Mary Szeles, of Rutgers Preparatory School, leads students in singing the school School Music Department will be 132 ed. Located in the Board of Educa- day through Friday. Parents unable to student performers and 19 instruc- tion Headquarters on Amwcll Road, visit the center may call 873-1373 foi song during the all-school assembly beginning the celebration of the School's 225th Anniversary tional and supervisory staff. This trip the Parent Information Center information. An answering machine year, 1991. From its founding in 1766 until 1958, Rutgers Prep was part of Rutgers Univeristy. has been organized through the joint provides all parents with complete records parent questions after office In 1958 Rutgers Prep moved to its present location on Easton Avenue in Somerset. effort of FHS music parents in information about the school system hours. HIGH SCHOOL 2 DAYS ONLY • SATURDAY & SUNDAY • MARCH 16 & 17 HAPPENINGS This calendar of events is prepared and submitted by the Frankiin High School PTSO. To add events, call Jenny Bcidlcr, 248-2770 (w), or 846-6897 (h), two weeks prior to the intended publication date. Thursday, March 14 • Junior achievement will meet dur- ing sixth and seventh period in Room 105, 11:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. • Intramural weight training, 2:40 p.m. to 3:15 p.m. Friday, March 15 • Franklin High School student mu- sical, "Pippin," in the auditorium, 8 p.m. For ticket information: 249-6410 during the day or 246-8352 after 5 p.m. Saturday, March 16 • SAT/ACH Administered at Frank- lin High — students must have pre-registered by 2/8/91. • "Pippin" continues at auditorium. Tuesday, March 12 • Video/Camcorder Club. Room 319 or 510, 2:30 p.m.* Junior achieve- ment. Room 326, 2:40 to 3:15 p.m. • The choir parents meeting has been canceled. • Intramural weight training. 2:40 p.m. to 3:15 p.m. DON'T BE IN THE DARK ABOUT CANCER Cancer Helplink 1-800-999-UNK Information/Counseling Physician Referral AMERICA'S MOST PRESTIGIOUS FURNITURE MANUFACTURERS GET CAUGHT IN A BIND...SO YOU SAVE 50% TO 75%* ON 9 SHOWROOMS FULL OF DESIGNER FURNISHINGS! 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AROUND TOWN 9A r 5 Suchenski named NJ/IABC president Karen Suchenski of Somerset and serve as NJ/IABC's principal The New Jersey Chapter of has been elected president of the delegate at all IABC international IABC comprises more than 200 New Jersey Chapter of the Inter- and. district level functidns. members. Throughout the year, national Association of Business NJ/IABC provides a range of Ms. Suchenski, a graduate of SflL Communicators. services, including educational Seton Hall University, is manager and professional development As NJ/IABC president, Ms. of publications for Crum & Forster through monthly forums and Suchenski will serve as chief ex- Corporation, Basking Ridge. workshops geared to improving V: ecutive officer of this statewide The IABC, headquartered in communications and business organization of professionals in San Francisco, is the worldwide skills. Membership is open to business communications, public association of communications anyone actively involved in com- relations and advertising. She will and public relations professionals. municating information to em- Karen Suchenski also preside at all regular and IABC comprises more than ployees, customers, the media or M other constituencies. .communications head. special meetings of the chapter 11,000 members in 40 countries. The 1991 East Franklin Volunteer Fire Department Line Officers include, front row, from left, assistant chief George Wade, chief Alan Latanzio and assistant chief Michael Francavilla; middle row, from left, lieutenant Wayne Pinnella, engineer Thomas Del Casale and Villagers kick off KidsVill series lieutenant Marshall Cohen; last row, from left, foremen David Goldstein and Ron Grove. Not pictured are captain Chris Fischer with 'Latin American Folktales' 'd foremen Michael Graenert and Adam McCuen. The Franklin Villagers Barn diencc to some simple Spanish vo- "The Bremen Town Musicians" is Theatre has announced the 1991 cabulary. The program is rec- an audience participation play with East Franklin Fire Dept. spring series for KidsVill, a series of ommended for children in grades K music, adapted by Creative Theatre performing arts for children. through 4. from the Grimm tale by the same The series starts Saturday, March name. An action-packed adventure, it installs officers for 1991 Other KidsVill events include, 23 with "Latin American Folktales is the story of four aged animals — a "The Bremen Town Musicians," and Songs," performed by Felix dog, a cat a donkey and a rooster — The East Franklin Volunteer Fire was presented to George Wade. Top performed by the Creative Theatre of Pitre. There will be two per- who have been kicked out by their Department recently installed its Line Ten awards, presented to the ten top Princeton, on Saturday, April 6 at I formances, at 1 and 3 p.m. General masters. Although they are each dif- and Administrative officers for 1991. responders to emergency calls, were and 3 p.m.; and "Dorothy in Won- admission tickets are $6 for adults; $5 ferent and have diferent voices, they Alan W. Latanzio was elected by the presented to Marshall Cohen..Steve derland," performed by the Un- for children under 12. learn to work together in harmony department to serve as chief for 1991. Foster, Michael Francavilla. Michael limited Potential Theater Company of Chief Latanzio, a member of East Graenert, Ron Grove, Gary Howarth. "Latin American Folktales and with the help of the children in the Very Special Arts New Jersey on audience. As a team they are able to Franklin for 15 years, is the owner of Norman Klinger. Adam Mccuen, Songs" is a bright and fast-paced Saturday April 20 at 1 and 3 p.m. Felix Pitre Latanzio Insurance and Travel. Wayne Pinnella, and George Wade. performance filled with the rich overcome dangerous challenges ...at Villagers Providing assistance to Chief Fifteen-year service awards were sounds and vibrant images of His- All events are recommended for along their journey and discover that Latanzio will be First Assistant Chief presented to Joseph Forti. Gary How- panic folklore. With the help of the children in grades K through four. they are not useless. of characters from many familiar Michael Francavilla and Second As- arth, Alan Latanzio and Dave Van- audience, the show starts with a General admission tickets to each stories, who teach her that anyone sistant Chief George Wade. dcrveer. rendition of "La Bamba." Through event are $6 for adults and $5 for "Dorothy in Wonderland" is a can be much more than they appear to storytelling and music. Mr. Pitre children under 12. Subscription fractured fairy tale created by Very Chris Fischer was elected to serve Engaging in lire suppression be. familiarizes children with the culture tickets to all three KidsVill events are Special Arts New Jersey's Unlimited as captain, while Marshall Cohen and services is just a small part of theac- Wayne Pinnella will serve as lieuten- tivities for which the membership is and customs of Latin America. S15 for adults and $12 for children. Potential Theater Company Performances will be held in the ants. Completing the line officers are trained. Many members are certified He shares stories lioui his own Group rates are also available. For Dorothy, on her way to Oz. tak' a 99-seat Zaidi Theatre, which is engineer Thomas Delcasale and Fore- Emergency Medical Technicians and childhood, usiny traditional Latin reservations or further information, wrong turn and ends up in a W^naer- located in the Franklin Township man Mike Graenert, Dave Goldstein. others have received special training American instruments, costumes ami call the Franklin Villagers Barn land that even Alice could not have Municipal Complex, 475 DcMott Ron Grove and Adam McCuen in hazardous materials response, inci- props. He nkn introduces the ;m- Theatre at < CAR WASH 3161 Rt. 27 South too earlyto save Franklin Park, NJ 908-297-0505 up to per bag CAR WASH $000 OW OPEN •1.00 OFF •1.00 OFF l Gold Wash Gold Wash I Cannot b. comblnwJ with Cannot b. comblnad with • anyotharoNar. Expire*W14A>1 • Save up to $6.00 per bag. lany othar o«.r. Expire t P714/B11 ••*/••»• ptutnxuktd mtHr AprH 16, 1991 will M) k« hwMHwi. 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Not available in store. The Franklin News-Record THURSDAY March 14, 1991 SPORTS 10A Franklin girls' relay teams excelled Youth By Rudy Brandl showing and made a name for itself (27.2 split), Laurinda Harper (26.8), Sports Editor on the regional high school girls' Joycelynn Harris (26.5) and Tammie track circuit. MacLuskic (26.3) rolled to a 1:46.8 ignited Franklin High culminated an The 4x200 relay was the squad's at the Harvard facility, which was outstanding girls' indoor track cam- forte all winter and this event good for third place. paign at the Eastern Invitational meet provided a major Warrior highlight at Clara Barton (N.Y.) (1:44.80) and at Harvard University in Cambridge, the Easterns as well. After winning Columbia (1:46.71) finished better Warriors Mass, earlier this month. the Central Jersey Group III state but Franklin coach Jim MacLuskic Competing against top-quality relay title behind a victory in the was thrilled with his club's per- schools from the entire East Coast, 4x200 in 1:49.3, the Franklin formance, which set a new school Franklin turned in a spectacular in pool foursome of Ann Marie Morgan record for the third time this season. "That's a big, big meet and I'm very, very pleased," MacLuskie By Rudy Brandl said. "You're going against the best Sports Editor from a lot of states. Every one of the Franklin High swimming coach girls ran very well." Robin Nelson knew the girls' team MacLuskie's daughter, Tammie, would be the stronger of her two turned in a solid anchor leg but may Warrior squads this winter, but the have run even faster if she had a emergence and maturity of some break between the long jump trials young talent pushed the girls' unit and the relay final. Still, the Franklin above all expectations. junior anchored her team to a bronze While still not ready to do battle medal in the relay and she also with perennial powers such as managed a third-place finish in the Watchung Hills and Bridgcwater, long jump with a leap of 16 feet, 11 the Franklin girls competed with inches. just about anyone else on the "1 was happy with that because we schedule. Franklin finished its haven't really worked at it," coach dual meet season at 8-5 and will MacLuskie noted. "Also, the facility return all of its key swimmers next was tough. The runway was a little year. SHOP worn and you really couldn't get full "This is definitely the strongesl use of the board for the extension you girls' team I've had," said need." Nelson, who just completed her Harris, a freshman, also enjoyed a fourth year in charge of the Frank- JUPERmarketplace '91 is the trade show spectacular day. She qualified for the lin program. "And all my top finals of the 60-yard dash in a that will be the place for business shopping and swimmers are coming back." school-record time of 7.52 but Four of those key performers networking. Save time and find great savings too. finished seventh overall, missing competed in the Meet of Cham- Everyone will be there, with everything from accounting and sixth place by one-hundredth of a pions at Trenton State College second. travel services, to telecommunications and computer products. earlier this month. Sophomore The boys' team competed in the Stephanie Grace was the only Open to the public. Admission free. Special gift for the first Easterns the week before at Princeton Warrior to place, doing so for the 100 attendees each day. University and were not able to place second straight year. She took Photo by Elane Coleman So come to Sl'PERmarketplace '91, sponsored by the in the top five, which reflected the fifth in the 200 individual medley Franklin Township and Piscataway Area Chambers of Commerce. Junior Andrea Pullings completes a leg of the sprint medley relay at in a time of 2:14.14. See FRANKLIN, Page 12A the State Group III Girls' Relay Championships. For information, call 908-457-0183 or 908-560-3737. Junior Jen Kuronyi and freshmen Suzanne Sanchez and Jessica Stensland joined Grace in Local sports the 200 medley and 200 free SUPERmarketplace '91 LULUT.BRIGGS relays, neither of which qualified are a weekly for the finals. Sanchez also swam iarden State Exhibit Center, on Davidson Ave. (Exit 6 off I- 287). feature of in the 100 fly and 500 free, while Tuesday, March 19, 11:30 am to 8:30 pm your favorite SCHOLARSHIP Stensland also competed in the Wednesday, March 20, 11:30 am to 7:30 pm Packet Publication. 100 breast. 1 YEAR SCHOLARSHIP Grace had proven her mettle last winter as u freshman and the RENEWABLE UPON APPLICATION addition of rookies Sanchez and Stensland clearly put Franklin on a APPLICATIONS ARE NOW higher level. "I knew that they were good BEING ACCEPTED FOR THOSE swimmers, but to think that PURSUING A POST SECONDARY EDUCATION freshmen are competing in the states, that's nice to see," Nelson said. "I think their rec experience American Re is pleased to AVAILABLE TO KINGSTON RESIDENTS ONLY definitely helped them." APPLICATION DEADLINE: MAY 1, 1991 Grace swims for (he Somerset Valley YMCA, while the other three also compete on Central announce the following FOR DETAILS WRITE: Jersey's recreation team, the P.O. BOX 558 Tunas, Nelson can also look for- KINGSTON, NJ. 08528 ward to some other talented re- financial information for turnees. Juniors Lisa Gonella ALL INFORMATION PRIVATE AND CONFIDENTIAL (backstroke) Tami McCall the twelve months ended (breaststroke) will return, along with classmate Monica Pa/mino, who was voted the team's Most Improved Swimmer this year. December 31,1990: of According to Nelson, the high- (000's*) light of the season for the girls was J^erlriccs a late-season victory against Hunt- TOTAL REVENUES $1,059,214 erdon Central, who had beaten the Warriors in their first encounter and in the conference meet. TOTAL EXPENSES $907,937 The high point for the co-ed unit, which notched a 2-2 mark, NET INCOME $151,277 was a dramatic, 87-K3, victory United Methodist Church PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH in Daw Iruntwttk. NJ See YOUTH, Page 11A $3,774,300 IN trtln|ito« Aianut TOTAL ASSETS George Si at tivingslon Ave Wotthip Strvici New Brunswick ?0l-545-8975 1030 am TOTAL LIABILITIES $2,896,288 930 Sunday School for all lies Rev Oi Sdbotu S Najy Pistoi 1100 am Morning Worship Tin lord la SMI in tit* City" lathaitfah 15 III TOTAL SHAREHOLDER'S EQUITY $878,012 "Shtrlnt M't Wait SATf Sliwmi Christ's ton R«v lurj KilJiiineo. P»slw GUARANTEED RESULTS ftfv Buddy Hubbtid Associate Pntor Small Groups TOTAL LIABILITIES Child Cm "in P«r»mj" $3,774,300 Monroe Township, AND SHAREHOLDER'S EQUITY ALL SAINTS' CHURCH uu/ (_k 3330 Highway 2? Kendall huV N) 08824 Looking (908) ?9/ 1200 (ot a lob? Hit the Sunday 9 30 t m Sunday School newsprint KK-1NSUKANCK COMPANY 10 30 a m Wnuhip Suvut before you hit with Nuiwy »vail«t)l« the pavement. fl- Ruiul li<»*< I'rini I'IDH, NJIWH \-S24 1 JO pm Chotr Check the claulflodil Hit tmt Sctett. Pater For information on this Directory call: 609-924-3244 cxt. Ill ! Thursday, March 14, 1991 The Franklin News-Record 11A RUDE AWAKENING Rudy Brandl Prep Winter Awards Rutgers Prep athletics enjoyed a rare treat this winter. Usually, at least one team per season can be counted on to provide the thrills associated with being a winner. Recently, the cross country team has flourished in the fall, the boys' lacrosse squad has ruled the spring, and the swimming and wrestl- ing units have been impressive in the winter. This past season was different, though. All five Argonaut varsity teams were very competitive and combined for a 63-30 overall record. Four of the squads sported winning marks and two captured state titles. Photo by Elane Coleman Two clubs also established new^ re- Remember Clinton? cords for most regular-season vic- Stalf Photo by Jodi Levinson tories while three teams finished sec- Junior forward Colin Simons (right) sums it up after the Rutgers Prep boys' basketball team captured Former Franklin High track standout Clinton Bell, now a ond in the state. the Prep 'B' state championship, capping an outstanding winter season for the school's athletic squads. freshman at Seton Hall University, runs the one-mile anchor It's doubtful that an article of any length can do full justice to this leg of the IC4A distance medley at Princeton University's Athlete of the Season — Scott Most Improved Athletes — Colin of victorious relay teams in a 92-7S fantastic season but let's highlight the Jadwim Gym on March 4. Bell's 4:12 effort helped the Goldberg, wrestling. Although the Simons, boys' basketball. The Prep win over Pennington. great moments in the Prep Winter Pirates to a third-place finish in the event. Prep senior fell short of the 100junior forward has always been a Freshman Phenoms — Gia Bocra Awards : career victory mark, he enjoyed force on the boards, but this year he led the girls' basketball team in Team of the Season — The boys' another stellar season (25-3. 18 pins). added some offense to his game and scoring (10 points per game I... basketball team (22-6) punctuated a Goldberg repeated as county and made key contributions at both ends Wrestling at 103 pounds. Dean superb overall season with a 64-59 conference champion but finished of the court. Barber notched a 15-7 mark. |u-t Youth victory over Princeton Day School in second in the state and was also Sophomore Rob Gun/ale (11-9 at missing the Argonaut freshman re- the Prep "B' state championship cord lor victories... and swimmer Continued from Page 10A Higgins specialized in the backstroke unable to repeat as national cham- 171 pounds) showed vast progress by and placed in both the Somerset game, providing the Argonauts with pion. the end of the season. He wai the Jason tlucdrich added to the team's County and Skyland Conference their ninth independent school crown. Argonauts' only wrestler to win a depth and versatility. over Rutgers Prep in January. Honorable mention goes to Jason meets. Prep was coming off consecutive The meet was decided by the final Eisenberg. boys' basketball, who re- bout at the National Prep School Sophomore Sensations — Lymic losing seasons and made a complete event, the 400 free relay, which "Pete did a good job this year even turned from an early-season ankle Tournament and is expected to be a Schwartz, (volleyball)... Andrea turnaround to win it all. Franklin won to deal the Argonauts though he didn't swim for a rec injury to ignite Prep's championship force next winter McLaughlin igirls' basketball) their only loss of the season. team," Nelson noted. "It made him Honorable mention goes to therun. F.isenberg put together solid Best Individual Game Per- l.uis Garcia iswimmingi and "I didn't know how good they happy to still be so competitive at the co-ed swim team (10-1). who estab- all-around efforts down the stretch, formances — Junior point guard 130-pound wrestler Jcreim Goldbcri; were or what to expect from them," high school level without swimming lished a new program standard for including a quadruple-double and two Paul McLaughhn knocked down (15-8). Nelson said. "But it was a good meet recreation." best winning percentage. The girls' triple-doubles. eight three-pointers in a season-high Junior Jewels — The bin-, and was a highlight for the boys Junior Chris Gallo provided also captured their first-ever state 33-point outburst against Peddie. backcourt of McLaughlin and Lloul. because they didn't win any dual another highlight, winning the county title, unseating Morristown-Beard in Plays of the Season — Eisenberg Backcourt mate EJrian Lloyd con- along with forwards Simons and meets." diving crown and placing second in the state meet at Lawrenceville. put a nice exclamation point on verted three free throws with no time Doug Brown.. Leading spikers The boys (0-9) had a few individ- the conference diving competition. Coach of the Season — Dick Prep's impressive season with a liv- remaining on the clock to lift the Lindsey Bensko and Gracie Alcid ual bright spots, but a thin squad The one common element between O'Connell, boys' basketball. The ing slam dunk in the championship Argonauts to a 59-58 uin over Wrestler Shaun Barber i22-h .it I-in proved to be a hinderance. Nelson the boys' and girls' squads is youth. veteran mentor not only returned his game. The Argonaut senior stole the Friends Seminary in the title game of pounds)...and swimmer Miller pointed out that even when one of her Nelson will not lose any boys from program to its customary cham- ball at midcourt and cruised in for a the Friends Tournament. Senior Stars Eisenberg swimmers won an event, if he was this year's team. pionship form but also reached a one-handed jam which electrified the Eisenberg posted a unique quad- celebrated the end ot a tine career the only Franklin entry then the Joining Higgins and Gallo on the personal milestone in the process. A crowd and put Prep ahead during the ruple-double in a state quarterfinal with a state title Wrestlers Gold- opponent would actually score more list of veterans are juniors Brian Puff 72-55 victory over Immaculata in the second quarter win over Dwight-Englewuod. The berg. Wines. Delano Copptue (145i 1 points by taking the remaining four (breaststroke) and Adam Biolsi Somerset County Tournament in Heavyweight Rob Wines dramatic senior had 15 points, 11 rebounds. 11 and Marc Poole i IS *) will be mis- places. (breast. 200 IM). and sophomores mid-February provided O'Connell pin of Manville's Chris Bo/inta dur- blocked shots and 11 steals. sed...Co-captain Guillermo G.trcu Junior Pete Higgins was the War- J.P. 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I 12A The Franklin News-Record Thursday, March 14, 1991 New Jersey sending four teams to 'March Madness' Is New Jersey ready to step EAST — Ivy League champion 42 percent from the field. senior guard Joey Wright. zona (26-6) opposite No. 15 St. alongside such known basketball Princeton (24-2) is America's Under- If Princeton gets past the Wildcats, If the Peacocks turn in the upset, Francis (Pa.) (24-7) and states as Indiana and North Carolina? dog. The Tigers, who are riding a top-seeded North Carolina (25-5), COLLEGE they would meet the winner of No. 4 seventh-seeded Virginia (21-11) The NCAA Men's Basketball 16-game winning streak, were given champs of the Atlantic Coast Con- St. John's (20-8) and No. 13 North- against No. 10 Brigham Young Tournament selection committee the eighth seed in the East despite a ference, could be waiting. Dean CORNER ern Illinois (25-5). (20-12). must think so. The Garden State will No. 18 national ranking. Princeton Smith's Tar Heels are led by senior Top-seeded Ohio State (25-3), de- The top-seeded and undefeated send four teams to the big dance, takes on No. 9 Villanova (16-14) forward Rick Fox, the ACC Tour- Rudy Brandl spite losing its last two games, was Runnin' Rebels of UNLV (30-0) are more than any other state except Friday night at the Carrier Dome in nament MVP, who can score from rewarded wjjh the luxury of playing striving to become the first team to Pennsylvania, which had five schools Syracuse. anywhere. North Carolina should get Frank J. Mastro in its own state. The Buckeyes' big repeat as titlists since UCLA did it in Senior center Kit Mueller (14.3 by No. 16 Northeastern (22-10) in its invited. North Carolina and Louisi- guns arc guard Jim Jackson and 1973. Jerry Tarkanian's vaunted jug- ppg) is the leader of coach Pete opening game. ana arc also represented by four forwards Perry Carter and Treg Lee. gernaut is known to all — guards Carril's patient offense. Other Tiger Fourth-ranked UCLA (23-8), a Syracuse transfers, point' guard Earl squads, while only two schools from Ohio State should vanquish No. 16 Anderson Hunt and Greg Anthony", starters are forwards Chris Mooney team loaded with shooters like Don Duncan and forward Keith Hughes, forwards Larry Johnson and Stacy the Hoosicr State are included in the Towson State (19-10) before battling and Matt Eastwick and guards Sean McLean and Tracy Murray, could be the A-10 Player pf the Year. Augmon and center George Ackles. 64-team field. the winner of No. 8 Georgia Tech Jackson and George Lcftwich. The a sleeper in this region. The Bruins Bob Wenzel has led Rutgers to its The first team to challenge UNLV New Jersey's four representatives Tigers average 62.4 points an outing (16-12) and No. 9 DcPaul (20-8), the face No. 13 Pcnn State (20-10) and second NCAA appearance in his only independent school in this year's in Tuscon Friday will be No. 16 — Princeton, Rutgers, St. Peter's and while shooting 52 percent from the would take on the winner of No. 5 three years at the helm but is still field. Montana (22-7). Second-round fod- Seton Hall — have been dispatched floor and 43 percent from three-point Mississippi State (20-8) and No. 12 looking for his first tournament win. Second-seeded Duke (26-7), a per- der for the Rebels will be either No. 8 to each of the tournament's four range. Eastern Michigan (23-6). If he gets it, his team is likely to face Georgetown (18-12) or No. <•) Van- regions. Let's take a closer look at the ennial Final Four participant in recent Defense, however, is Princeton's In the other half of the regional No. 1 Arkansas (31-3), who should years, will look to shake off an derbilt (17-12). Other first round teams and the regions leading up to forte. The Tigers lead the nation in bracket at College Park, Md., sec- have little trouble disposing of No. 16 embarrassing defeat in the ACC Final games are fifth-seeded Michigan the Final Four at the Hoosicr Dome in defense, yielding just 48.9 points per ond-seeded Syracuse (26-5) looks Georgia State (16-14). against North Carolina. The Blue State (18-10) and No. 12 Wiscon- Indianapolis: game. Opponents are shooting only tough to beat. The Orangemen, who Todd Day and Lee Mayberry hope sin-Green Bay (24-6) and are carried by Ail-American forward Devils should take care of No. 15 to lead the Hogs back to the Final Northeast Louisiana (25-7) Thursday fourth-ranked Utah (28-3) against Billy Owens, face No. 15 Richmond No. 13 South Alabama (22-8). (21-9) in the opening round Thurs- Four, and should have little difficulty night in Minneapolis before meeting BRANDL'S FINAL FOUR - ENROLL day. The winner faces either until the regional finals. That's where the winner of an interesting battle NOW seventh-seeded Purdue (17-11) or they could meet Bobby Knight's between No. 7 Iowa (20-10) and No. Syracuse will ride the talents of FOR FALL No. 10 Temple (21-9). second-seeded Indiana Hoosiers 10 East Tennessee State (28-4). Owens and emerge from the liast by defeating North Carolina, but its Early N.C. State (19-10) is a legitimate (27-4). If No. 6 Louisiana State (20-9) has journey will stop there. Indiana will dark horse with its experienced and Indiana, led by sophomore forward star center Shaquille O'Neal healthy, Registration knock off Arkansas in the Southeast high-powered backcourt of seniors Calbcrt Cheaney and super freshman Dale Brown's Bayou Tigers could be Rates Apply 4/1/91 regional final and advance to thu Chris Corchiani and Rodney Monroe. Damon Bailey, takes on No. 15 a factor in this region. LSU's first test Hoosier Dome. In the Midwest. Duke The sixth-seeded Wolfpack should Coastal Carolina (24-7) Thursday in is against No. 11 Connecticut should rebound and drop slumpini: get past No. 11 Southern Mississippi Louisville. The Hoosiers have often (18-10). The winner meets either Ohio State, setting up a rematch ol (21-7), setting up a date with the had trouble against unknown teams in third-seeded Nebraska (26-7) or No. last year's title game with UNLV. my winner of No. 3 Oklahoma State 14 Xavier (21-9). early rounds. A victory sets up a pick over Arizona in the West, in the (22-7) and No. 14 New Mexico WEST — Augmon and Ackles, contest versus the winner of No. 7 national semifinals. The Rebels will (20-9). Floiida State (20-10) and No. 10 Mutombo and Mourning, Mills and Muehlbach, they're all here in the top the Blue Devils again and meet laneLlrobbins SOUTHEAST — Rutgers (19-9), Southern Cal (19-9). the Hoosiers in the finals, where they West, and so is Seton Hall (22-8). regular season champs in the Atlantic Other first-round matchups include will complete a perfect season us Despite winning the Big East title, NURSERY THRU 3rd GRADE 10, is seeded ninth in the Southeast No. 3 Kansas (22-7) and No. 14 New repeat national champions. Extended-day program (7 a.m. to 6 p.m.) indude* lunch • Lew monthly tuition and will battle No. 8 Arizona State Orleans (23-7); No. 6 Pittsburgh the Pirates are the third seed in the payments: Nursery (ages 2V4 thru 3) $370; Pre-K (age 4) - $390; K-3 - $405 • (19-9) Friday night in Atlanta. The (20-11) against No. 11 Georgia strongest region. MASTRO'S FINAL FOUR — On Cortelyou Lane in Somerset • For information or a brochure call 297-2000 Scarlet Knights are led by a pair of (17-12); No. 4 Alabama (21-9) versus P.J. Carlesimo's troops will meet Despite the perceived roadblocks, No. 13 Murray State (24-8); and No. one of the hottest teams in the UNLV cruises into the Final Four. 5 Wake Forest (18-10) opposite No. country, 14th-secded Pcpperdinc after topping Arizona in the West 12 Louisiana Tech (21-9). (22-8), which boasts a 16-game win- final. In the Final Four, it will meet ning streak. The Hall is led by center Ohio State, which edges Duke in the Join Us For The Grand Opening MIDWEST — St. Peter's (24-6), Anthony Avcnt and guard Oliver Midwest final. On the other side. the Metro Atlantic Conference cham- Taylor, who had a sensational Big Bobby Knight brings his Hoosiers pions, is in its first NCAA Tour- East Tournament. New Jersey back home to Indiana, after a stirring Of A New Full Service / nament ever. The Jersey City-based products Terry Dehere, Jerry Walker win over Arkansas in the Southeast school is led by senior guards Jasper and Bryan Caver bolster the Pirate final. Tournament surprise UCLA Walker and Walter Gibson. attack. comes out of the East over upstart AAA Office! Coach Ted Fiore leads his If the Pirates get past the Waves, N.C. State. UNLV stymies Ohio " __Z3B- 12th-seeded Peacocks against State, while Indiana bursts the bubble Serving the they would face the winner of No. 6 . pnnceton fifth-ranked Texas (22-8) Friday in New Mexico State (23-5) and No. 11 of UCLA in the national semifinals Dayton, Ohio. Tom Fenders' ex- Crcighton (23-7). Other games in Salt In the title game. UNLV is once Somerset County- plosive Longhorns are fueled by Lake City Thursday pit No. 2 Ari- again crowned champion. Franklin Continued from Page 10A return to the sprints for the spring culminated the winter season. type of season they had. A combina- season and Kevin Lyles, one of the "Our kids competed well, " tion of injuries and loss of personnel state's premier 400-mctcr runners, MacLuskie said. "There was no team to graduation hurt the Warriors. will tum in his basketball sneakers tor championship pressure and it was a "The boys had problems,'' track shoes, so Franklin should be a great trip." MacLuskie admitted. "He couldn't contender outdoors Franklin's athletes didn't have Inm: get four people to perform at the same Meanwhile, MacLuskie is hoping to enjoy their journey to Cambridge, level at the same time." the girls can build on what they though. Practice for the outdoor A healthy Karon Henderson will accomplished at the Easterns which season kicked off last Friday. A brand new AAA office. A grand old tradition. Now you can realize your Join us in the celebration. You'll find an excited staff f c waiting to serve you and a special Grand Opening Giveaway* ITALIAN FANTASY » I r ( _ „ where you can win a $250 American Express Gift Check. without tunelinq to Little Italy *No purchase necessary. Enter giveaway March 18-22,1991. 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