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VOL. 22 NO. 30 CLARK, NEW JERSEY, THURSDAY, JULY 28, 1988 USPS 115-760 25 CENTS Residents decry tree removal by Pat DiMaggio King Street, asked the coun- road," said Olterzewski the trees. If anything could was put on that street, in an problem with the wiires that Residents of King Street cil to reconsider their deci- "However, we do not see the be done about saving them, attempt to save the trees, it are there. Our main concern asked Clark's Municipal sion to remove 12 trees lining necessity for the removal of it would benefit the street." resulted in one side being is to solve a problem that has Council, at its June 18 meet- the northerly side of the the 12 trees." Decker also said that un- higher than the other," said been there for a lot of years. ing, to reconsider an ordi- street. Olterzewski said the Frank Decker, also of less the street is leveled off, Councilman Carmine Cristi- Money has been included in nance that calls for the re- trees, ash, maple, chestnut King Street, spoke in sup- flooding would continue in ani; the project to replace the and linden, were planted by the area. "It is a painful decision to trees. We've tried to think of moval of trees lining the port of saving the trees. "We other ways of doing it, but we roadway for a street im- her father-in-law 50 years don't want to see the trees "Because of the trees and remove these trees," said because of past administra- Councilman William Ca- haven't thought of any alter- provement program. ago and provide needed oxy- go," said Decker. "We are natives." The council approved a gen, remove pollutants from much chagrined about losing tions, every time a new layer ruso. "But they cause a safety bond ordinance authorizing the air and service to cool the the improvement of King air in the summer and break Street from Bartell Place to the cold winds in the winter. Benjamin Street. The ordi- "These trees are vitally Council tables adult housing ordinance nance includes road resur- important to the ecological facing, the installation of balance of the King Street by Fat DiMaggio acres not to exceed three Master Plan, Clark is con- legislators to prov:idc for a bclgian block curbing, instal- neighborhood," said Olter- At its regular meeting last stories for seniors 55 years of sidered a stable commu- system of affordable auto- SAVE THOSE TREES... Genevleve Olterzewskl stands In front of trees lining the nor- lation of storm drains, the re- zewski. week, Clark's Municipal age or older. nity," said Cristiani. "They mobile insurance for all resi- therly side of King Street. Clark's Municipal Council approved an ordinance that calls moval of certain existing Olterzewski said that Council tabled an ordinance Councilman Carmine will expect Clark to expand dents of the state. for their removal for a street improvement program. trees and the planting of re- during a 1987 meeting with creating zoning regulations Cristiani, who introduced and they expect us to in- --Authorized work to be placement trees. members of the council, for adult housing communi- the ordinance, said he crease our density by 30 per- undertaken by the Clark Before final adoption of property owners were op- ties. believed that 38 percent of cent. If we don't do it, the Public Library for replace- the ordinance, residents of posed to having belgian Several residents ques- the population of Clark state will do it for us." ment of three faulty thermo- King Street let their views be block curbing installed on tioned regulations included would qualify as seniors. In other business the stats at the cost of .52,025. known during the public King Street if it meant sacri- in the ordinance dealing with The ordinance regulates council: --Approved a resolution 'Originals' shows off hearing portion of the meet- ficing the 12 trees. zoning, the number of park- zoning requirements for -Approved for first read- supporting the equalization ing. "We are not opposed to ing spaces allowed per unit condominium style housing ing an ordinance adopting a of rates charged for solid Genevieve Olterzewski, the improvements to the and the density and height of units. There are no plans to map depicting the location waste disposal in New Jer- seniors' talent proposed units. develop low-cost senior citi- and boundaries of Drug- sey. At last month's meeting of zen housing in the Township Free School Zones. --Authorized the payment Senior citizens at Union the council, an ordinance at present, said Mayor of $4,400 to Sign A d in Nep- seniors' creative work and further information about George Nucera. tune, for the pure hase of a County College have collec- compiled it into a 22-page LIFE, or in obtaining a copy ARC awarded regulating construction of —Authorized the payment adult housing was intro- The council voted to table of $8,684.90 to Bcrtone As- double-faced illuminated tively shown the world that booklet entitled, "Origi- of the "Originals" should sign for the Towns hip. with age comes a developed nals." Some class members call Prof. Oscar Fishtein, duced and approved for first the ordinance and bring it sociates for architectural $190,000 grant reading. The ordinance set a back to the Planning Board, services. --Cancelled council meet- talent — in some cases a authored original work, LIFE director, at 709-7590. ings to be held in August. talent in creative writing. others helped in the editing •O'jainals ^asedHa^ limitation of 26 units per 13 said Cristiani. "In the state's -Urged the governor and Some'specialize in prose, ahdassembUMK.of it.''Still, ana assembled by Mona ~ The Association for Re- Rehabilitation, the'proposal others in poetry. Their each contributor donated Hollander of Cranford, tarded Citizens/Union will allow the ARC to con- themes range from tradi- his/her special talent in shar- Consuelo Mottes of Scotch County has been notified by tinue its dual role as a serv- tions to memories, with hints ing a writing skill that many Plains, Max Stolman of the U.S. Department of Ed- ice provider and an advo- Free of personal dreams pep- of them never knew they had. Hillside, and Fran Witkin of ucation that it will be cacy/support group. pered everywhere. What The LIFE Center offers Westfield, who also wrote awarded a two-year grant According to Project outdoor they have in common, courses at convenient loca- original pieces. from the Office of Special Director Rebecca Mc- however, is a zest for life tions to senior citizens in an Education and Rehabilita- Donald, who is also ARC Other contributors are tion Services (OSERS) for jAss istantjixecutiye Direc- concert —despite-the-writers- ad- effortto keep them a part of Bernice KaufmanTof ClarkT L vanced years. the world around them. $190,000 to fund a program tor, "This will be a demon- Lou Kousin of Cranford, that will place students with stration project, and its ef- Local residents are To advertise their vitality, Some classes are for credit Jack Zylberman, Marjorie participants in the College's and others are simply for severe handicaps in sup- fectiveness may determine cordially invited to enjoy Gerber, Joseph Derman, ported employment prior to the direction of other edu- some upbeat music in a Learning Is For Ever (LIFE) personal enrichment Frances Cohen, Leah Center gathered all the Those interested in their leaving school. cational facilities through- pleasant outdoor setting Gcller, Hannah Friedman, The ARC's proposal, out the nation. Meaningful when the Union County Re- Ida Silidker, Herman Pass- "Transition From School to employment should be an gional Pops Ensemble pre- man, Bernard Ahrend, all of Work Through Supported expectation for all young sents a free Outdoor Con- Frank Mai Teacher of Year' Elizabeth; Hermina Rap- Employment," was one of 15 adults, and special educa- cert on Monday, August 1, at port and Esther Wolin, both accepted by the Department tion should be preparing 7 p.m. at the Clark Muni- Frank Mai of Clark has Mai has been involved of Linden, and Hildegard from a field of over 180 other cipal Building (formerly been selected as Union those with severe disabilities with bringing quality instruc- Carlson, Emma Burns, Lil- applicants, and is the only for productive work once Brewer School), Westfield County Vocational-Techni- tion to both the full- and lian Ross, Adele Kimowitz, one to be accepted from Ave., Clark. cal Schools "Teacher of the they leave the shelter of the part-time programs. In the and Ruth Symes, all of New Jersey. school system." The Regional Pops En- Year." recent year he has taught Union. Endorsed by educators semble, featuring local stu- Mr. Mai is an instructor in adult students in the regular and professionals in Union For more information dents and residents, will per- both the full-time day and HVAC evening classes and County, as well as Director about this new program, form a lively blend of jazz, part-time evening program has also been involved in Eddie Moore of the NJ. Di- contact Rebecca McDonald popular concert pieces dur- RUNNING FOR OFFICE... Among the candidates present at the Klck-Off 'Campaign Heating Ventilating and Air teaching courses for pro- SEARCHING FOR vision of Developmental at the ARC/Union County ing their show in Clark. Picnic held recently at the home of Marty and Rosetta Scura and sponsor ed by the Conditioning program. fessional and business THE ULTIMATE Disabilities and Director office, 1225 South Ave., For more information, Clark Republican Campaign Committee, were, from left, Mayoral candidate Bernie The award was presented groups. TRUTH? George Chezmadia of the Plainfield, NJ 07062 (754- please call 376-6300, exten-. Yarusavage and Council-at-large candidates Ruth DeLuca, Joseph Rybak emd.Bernie at the Governor's Conven- NJ. Division of Vocational 5910). sion328. Hayden. tion on Excellence in Teach- To pursue or continue a ing with Dr. Saul Cooper- career in HVAC on a part- READ... man and Governor Thomas time schedule, call John Kean presenting the award. Dolinaj at 889-2000, ext. 215. PAGE II Blood needed to stem critical shortage The North Jersey Blood ties can lead to summer acci- Center issued a call for ac- dents, and the need for tion today, warning that blood in emergency situa- without the help of the entire tions is much more urgent community, blood shortages and severe. . ;-"* will again threaten our area. While the neeB for blood increases, blood collection Local organizations and becomes more difficult. community groups are urged Many organizations are un- to sponsor summer blood able or unwilling to schedule drives, and area residents summer blood drives. should call the Blood Center Some community groups at 676-4700 for donor hours are not active during the and information on other months of July and August. ways that they can help. Businesses are reluctant to "Blood Centers across the schedule blood drives be- country experience blood cause vacationing em- shortages every summer," ployees cause a smaller turn- said Susan Kemper, Blood out of donors. Center Spokesperson. "This is a very dangerous situation , "Few people are willing to - one that we must not allow take on a special project, like to continue. Blood must al- organizing a successful ways be available, ready for blood drive, during the heat any emergency. It is often a of the summer," said Kemper. "It isn't always matter of life and death." • OUTSTANDINQ ... Thla year's "Outstanding easy! It is, however, vitally John Aragona, Arthur L. Johnson Regional High School, INTERIORS ..'; DormaHerbater. a Junior «t the Arthur Li Johnson Regional High Many factors contribute Teachers'' from the Union County Regional High and Miss Jeanne Meeker, David Brearley Reg lonal High School In Clark, responds to a question regarding her project, "a Showcase of Interior important that blood drives Schoofe pause for a picture during the Governor's Con- to the chronic summer blood are scheduled. School. These four individuals were among some Designs," during the recent Union County Regional High School District Gifted and shortages. Although there vocation on Excellence in Teaching, held at Princeton 1,700 educators from throughout New Jersey who Talented Student Exposition held at the Jonathan Dayton Regional High School in 'For more information, University. They are, from left, Mr. David Van Hart, are fewer scheduled surger- contact the Blood Center at were honored as "Outstanding teachers" unc ler Gover- Springfield. Over sixty students from the four Union County Regional High Schools ies, the need for blood may Jonathan Dayton Regional High School; Mrs. June nor Thomas Kean's Teacher Recognition Pro gram. participated in this annual event. 676-4700, during regular Weasel,, Governor Livingston Regional High School; Mr. actually rise. Summer activi- business hours.