I Teachers serve a scoop dinner. See page A-8.
| Briefs | Ministry seeks to build senior complex By CRAIG TURPIN plex, Borough Councilman “A small portion of that bond whatever it takes” to build the of Health and Senior Services to Women’s club issue was used for developing the complex. apply for the funding, state offi STAFF WRITER Edward Kubala said Monday. to host fundraiser “The Lutheran (Social) property,” Mayor Gallagher said. “We have already sent the cials said this week. Lutheran SOUTH PLAINFIELD - Ministries needed (the council) to “There was an engineering study $900,000 to Lutheran (Social) Social Ministries was hoping for SOUTH PLAINFIELD - Lutheran Social Ministries is try approve a resolution stating that done at the site. We did bore Ministries,” he said. “Right now 9 percent tax credit that would The Junior Women’s Club will ing for a second time to get fund we still support tfyeir efforts,” samples to ensure the property what we’re waiting for is for have freed up funding to build hold a fundraiser with ing to partially pay for a senior Kubala said. That resolution was was suitable to be built on.” funding from the state or county the complex. Domino’s Pizza Monday. citizens housing and social com approved at last night’s Borough The borough will lease the to complete the project.” However, the state turned that Proceeds from pizza sales plex off Morris Avenue. Council meeting. property to Lutheran Social Mayor Gallagher said the com application down even though it will go toward CODE ADAM, a Mayor Daniel Gallagher said Ministries for $1, Kubala said. plex will be open to senior citi had been ranked number one by child recovery enforcement act This time the organization the borough has set aside During this year’s election, zens in the borough. He said the the state agency. Kubala said the designed to allow store owners will go to Middlesex County to $900,000 towards the construc providing housing to senior citi complex will include housing and state decided to give the tax cred a plan of action if a child is lost acquire $500,000 in funds from the county’s Housing and tion of the senior complex. In zens had been a key issue. Mayor an area for social activities. it to an urban senior housing pro or abducted while in their Gallagher said the borough Lutheran Social Ministries ject rather than a suburban pro store. The event will also aid Community Development divi 1986 the council sold $2.6 million remains committed to “doing had gone before the state division ject. other children’s charities. sion to be used to build the com in bonds to pay for the project. Prizes will be awarded to random callers. O fficials Church to host German-style dinner to rem ove SOUTH PLAINFIELD - An all-you-can-eat German- style Sauerbraten dinner will oil tanks be held 6:30-8:30 p.m. tomor row at St. Stephen’s Lutheran By CRAIG TURPIN Church. STAFF WRITER The dinner will feature Sauerbraten, Spaetzel, SOUTH PLAINFIELD - A Knockwurst, Red Cabbage, half-million dollar program to apple cake and more. remove obsolete oil tanks in the Admission is $10 for adults, borough will begin by the spring. $8.50 for senior citizens over 65 The Borough Council intro and children ages 3-10 and duced two ordinances last night to children under three will be allow for the sale of bonds to pay admitted free. for the work. A public hearing on All proceeds will benefit the bonds is scheduled for Dec. 17. Seeds of Hope, a Lutheran Mayor Daniel Gallagher said charity. the borough will pay for the pro To make a reservation, call ject using grant money. He said the church at (908) 757-4474 or the borough is not issuing bonds George Rudo at (908) 769-7251. for the project, but, using the approved bond ordinances as guarantees to contractors hired to Hoops contest do the tank removal and site set for Nov. 22 clean-up. “We won’t borrow any money,” SOUTH PLAINFIELD - Mayor Gallagher said. “We’re The South Plainfield Elks are introducing the bond ordinances sponsoring the first ever Elks to assure those we hire to do the National Hoop Shoot Contest work that we will have money to for children 1-3 p.m. Nov. 22. pay for the project. The event will be in three “If for some reason the grants age divisions — 8 and 9 year did not come through we would be NICOLE DIMELLA/STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER olds; 10 and 11 year olds; and able to issue bonds to pay for the 12 and 13 years old. Franklin School kindergartners sing “The Caissons go Rolling Along,” during the school’s annual Veteran’s Day ceremony Friday. For another work.” All are encouraged to enter. photo of the ceremony, see page A-3. Mayor Gallagher said the The contest will be at Sacred Democratically-controlled council Heart School. did not wait to introduce the ordi For more information or to nances until after the election sign-up, call Joe Servedio at Vets are honored with letters and songs because they wanted to avoid hav (908) 668-4566. ing Republicans use the bond By UBBY BARSKY Allegiance and then sang “The Star-Spangled Rome with the 1st Armored Division when his radio truck was blown up and severely injured. ordinances as an issue during the CORRESPONDENT Banner.” Parisi selected and directed the music Elks selling in the program and Joan Stassio conducted the His leg was amputated and he was hospital election. “We took action when our SOUTH PLAINFIELD - Franklin School band. ized for two years. Entertainment books (Borough) Administrator John students paid tribute to American veterans in Using the loneliness of a young solider away “He had to learn how to walk again,” Kelly Corica made us aware of the need SOUTH PLAINFIELD - a moving assembly program Friday that fea from home, a group of teachers provided a fight said. to do so,” Mayor Gallagher said. “If The South Plainfield Elks tured patriotic songs and poems. note by singing and dancing to popular World “I’m so very proud of what my grandfather it had become an issue we would Veterans Committee is selling The students also read special they wrote to War II songs. While singing “Mr. Postman” they went through,” she said. “He tells us stories have publicly said we are not the Entertainment Book for express their thoughts about what having a handed out student letters and drawings to the about the war and when he tells them I feel as bonding, just setting aside the $30. relative who had been in service meant to veterans on stage. if we are right there. To purchase the book, call Gina Butrico, Taryn Billich, Chelsea Ng and “I will always remember what World War II bonds if we need them.” them. Mayor Gallagher was re-elect Lou Peralta at (908) 756-6406. A huge banner proclaiming “Thank You Je’ahna Petties read poems they had written to was like and how scared my ‘pop-pop’ was away ed to the council last Tuesday Veterans” — the theme of the program — hung thank “Dear Veterans.” Alexander Nau read from home and fighting. along with Councilman Dennis outside from the front of the school building. In “The Flag Goes By” and Lee Tetrault, dressed “I pray every night that God will keep us Borough to purchase Cerami and new Councilwoman the gymnasium, a stage had been built to as Abraham Lincoln with a tall stovepipe hat, safe and not let any wars start. If we would just bus for seniors Darlene Pinto. accommodate seating the veterans invited to recited the Gettysburg Address. try to listen and work things out, we wouldn’t In 1996 the borough set aside SOUTH PLAINFIELD - A attend and be honored by the program. The Between the recitations, students sang the have to fight. bonds totaling $296,650 to pay for new senior citizen bus is one stage was decorated with a huge reproduction songs of each branch of the military service. “I hope everyone understands why we cele some of the removal of old under step closer to reality. of the famous statue of the soldiers raising the While the Marine Corps Hymn was being sung, brate Veterans Day,” Kelly said. “I understand ground gas and diesel storage Last Thursday the Borough flag on Iwo Jima, drawn by art teacher Mary Marine veteran Nelson Duarte stood at atten now and I want to thank everyone who ever tanks. The first ordinance sets Council accepted a $50,000 Ellen Kopf. Flanking the drawing on both sides tion from his place on the stage. fought in a war, and I especially want to thank aside an additional $165,000 in Community Development were panels of red, white and blue paper. Fourth-grader Kelly Downes’s personal let my grandfather.” bonds for this project. Block Grant to pay for the bus. The program started with a video explain ter to “Dear Veteran” explained why she had Another moving letter was written by Mayor Gallagher said the bor Borough Councilman always been angry on Veterans Day. When she Nathaniel Udell about his uncle, a veteran who ing that Veterans Day was originally named ough has already replaced some of Edward Kubala said the coun Armistice Day, after the anniversary of the was little she had blamed the holiday because recently died. cil applied for the grant to pay her grandfather Dennis Bennigan wasn’t as “That was a really great job,” World War II the underground tanks, which are armistice which ended World War I in 1918. stored at sites around the bor for a new bus for senior citizens The name was changed to Veterans Day in physically active as other grandfathers and veteran Paul DiNizo Sr. said as he was leaving ough, using money received from to use. The money is coming 1954 after World War II and the Korean War. couldn’t run with her because of injuries he the building. the county and state in 1996 and from Middlesex County and is Music teacher Glen Parisi played reveille while received during World War II, Kelly said. “It was beautiful,” his wife added. “They did 1997. taken from a state grant, all stood at attention and recited the Pledge of Trained as a radio operator, Bennigan was in Kubala said. Borough Administrator John Corica said the borough waited until the grant funding Train accident takes life of 22-year-old borough man came in before it began offering through a partially opened sliding investigation into the crash. The bids to companies to build the By CRAIG TURPIN happen or if it was an accident. He they saw no ax or gun on him. Perrucci admitted he had been glass door in the rear. investigation included interview bus. The grant was accepted at STAFF WRITER could have fallen asleep on the tracks for all we know.” standing on the tracks for a few After no weapon was found in ing engineers of both the train last night’s Borough Council Perrucci shook the ax at and the SOUTH PLAINFIELD - A 22- Perucci served in the U.S. minutes and had waved a stick at the home Perrucci was taken meeting. train that struck him. “We haven’t gone out to bid year-old McDunough Street man Marine Corps and for the past the train, authorities reported. home. Shortly after 9:30 p.m. offi year had been a construction According to police reports, cers saw Perrucci walking south An eight hour investigation of on the bus yet,” Corica said. was laid to rest Thursday after he the crash site was completed by “But it will be happening soon." was hit by a train near South delivery driver with Magagna & there was the smell of alcohol on on Clinton Avenue He was still Soricelli in Middlesex. dressed in black, police said. police. On Monday borough police Clinton Avenue. continued an investigation looking Borough police, who called the He lived in South Plainfield ‘Without someone leav Then officers spotted him enter since 1988 and received his Samptown Cemetery. The police for a gun Perrucci may have had Sunday fatality one of the more ing a note it is almost with him. The gun, however, was unusual and tragic train acci General Equivalency Diploma in report stated officers began a 1996 from the South Plainfield impossible to know if he stake out of the cemetery believing later found by family members. dents in recent years, had already “I had my entire detective staff Inside taken Steven Perrucci home once adult school. intended for this to hap he may have gone into the ceme South Plainfield police were tery to retrieve the weapon. About out looking for the gun,” Capt. after finding him walking along pen or if it was an acci Bowden said. “God forbid we have C om m entary...... A-6 the railroad tracks dressed in first alerted to Perrucci’s presence 40 minutes later police spotted on the tracks when a Conrail engi dent. He could have fall Perrucci on New Market Avenue. a second tragedy if a kid had black. found the weapon and thought it Community Life.. ...A-8 Perrucci left his house a second neer spotted him walking along en asleep on the tracks Because the area was dark and the tracks around 8:44 p.m. Perucci was wearing black, officers was a toy and shot it at someone ” time and was later found dead Perucci was killed on the S p orts...... C-1 after being hit by a Conrail train Sunday. He was dressed in black for all we know.’ had trouble keeping track of him. The train engineer operating the Lehigh Railroad line which is at 11:44 p.m. and waving what the conductor — Wayne T. Bowden thought was a gun, police said. Conrail train that struck Perucci owned by Conrail. In the past two Weekend Plus...... B-1 “There is no evidence of foul South Plainfield Police Captain years only one other person has play,” South Plainfield Police A black Gerber ax was later said he did not see anyone on the recovered near where Perrucci’s tracks and was unaware he had been killed on the same line in A utom otive...... D-8 Captain Wayne T. Bowden said Middlesex County. A 12-year-old Monday. “There was no one else body was found. Police believe his breath. Before taking Perrucci hit someone until contacted by Real Estate...... Perrucci waved this ax at the home, police checked the house for Conrail Police, Capt. Bowden said. youth was killed when walking on ...D-5 out there at the scene. It was tracks in the borough while wear either accidental or a suicide. But train, officials said. a gun and only found an empty The South Plainfield Volunteer ing headphones. ...D-1 we probably will never know. Police found Perrucci standing gun case. Lights were on at the Fire Department and Rescue C lassified ...... Conrail officials said no other “Without someone leaving a near the rail line between New home but there was no answer at Squad responded to the scene. accidents involving people have note it is almost impossible to Brunswick and South Clinton the front door. On Monday the Conrail Police occurred on the fine recently. know if he intended for this to Avenues. When officers found him Officers entered the home Department began their own November 13,1998 A-2 Review/Herakl/Hcportw Police probe $300 theft from Taco Bell eatery
valued at $1,050, was reported victim. The theft is under investi own recognisance pending a The theft is under investigation, SOUTH PLAINFIELD - authorities stated. Managers at Taco Bell reported stolen from outside Sherban's gation, authorities reported. hearing m South Plainfield *** |PoliceJog Diner, Front Street, between 2:45- *»* Municipal Court, police said 7:45 p.m. Nov. 5 that an employee Judurne Mangra, 43, Belmont 3:50 p.m. Nov. 4. officials said. Someone kicked in the front had allegedly stolen $300 from a Avenue was arrested and oash box during the day, police The bike had been chained up door to a Kenneth Avenue house Emily Kim. 22. Piscataway under construction was ran with a padlock. The theft is under between 6:45 a.m.-3:45 p.m. Nov. was arrested and charged with charged with driving while intox Said. sacked between Oct. 30 and 7 icated following a motor vehicle The theft occurred between 5- investigation, police reported. 2 and stole a television and two allegedly shoplifting $111 worth a.m. Nov. 3, police reported. *** guns, police said. of merchandise from L aiders, stop on Lakeview Avenue 2:31 7:45 p.m. Police are still investi Paint was poured on the floor Police reported a Motorola Officials said a shotgun and Stelton Road, 1:58 p.m. Nov 3, a.m. Nov. 8, officials said. gating which employee may have of an upstairs bedroom, card Mangra was released on his taken the money. The box was MC-78 cellular phone was stolen .22-caliber rifle were taken. The police reported. board was set on fire inside a own recognizance. He was issued stored in a back office at the from an unlocked car parked on theft was reported by the 44- Kim was released on her own fiberglass shower stall and a win a summons for failure to main Stelton Road restaurant. The Hillside Avenue between 5:30 year-old homeowner, police recognisance pending a hearing dow was broken. The damage in South Plainfield Municipal tain a lane, police reported. theft is under investigation, offi p.m. Nov. 1 and 3 p.m. Nov. 3. reported. *** cost $800, officials said. The phone, valued at $250, *** Court, officials said. cials said. *** #** *** was reported stolen to police by Quadir Alimuslam, 21. Yvette Woodard, 32, Plainfield A Cannondale mountain bike. A Nicholas Avenue house the 19-vear-old Hillside Avenue Plainfield was arrested and A 1999 Freightliner tractor, was arrested and charged with charged with shoplifting after valued at $80,000. was reported allegedly shoplifting $130 worth allegedly being caught with $42 stolen from a Hamilton of merchandise from the Hadley worth of meat stuffed in his back Boulevard warehouse 6:13 a.m. Road Kmart 4:40 p.m. Nov. 8, Railroad car leaks diesel fuel pack 5:22 p.m. Nov. 3, police Nov. 6. police said. police said. reported. The tractor, owned by Ryder Woodard was released on her By CRAIG TURMN tracks the sheet-metal company the impact. Shortly after 7 p.m. Alimuslam, an employee at Transport Service, was taken own recognizance pending a operates on site, authorities last Wednesday about four hours St a f f w r it e r the Oak Tree Road A&P, alleged between 7 p.m. Oct. 5 and 6:13 hearing in South Plainfield reported. after the accident, a private envi ly hid the backpack in a cooler in a.m. Nov. 6. Police said $40 in toll Municipal Court, authorities ronmental clean-up crew, brought SOUTH PLAINFIELD - A Conrail officials said the rail the store. He was released on his monev had been left in the truck. stated. runaway railroad car is to blame road car rolled along in by Conrail, was working in the for a 1,000 diesel fuel spill Nov. 4, MarinoWare s railroad tracks and yard to clean up the spill. police said. into an adjacent Conrail yard The smell of diesel fuel was The car was being moved by where it slammed into a parked pungent in the air, but, Conrail employees at MarinoWare Conrail locomotive. officials said there was no danger Police arrest trio of burglars Industries, Metuchen Road, when The locomotive had 2,000 gal of fire because the spill had been workers lost control of the freight lons on board, half of which spilled contained. The clean-up was com By CfUUG TURPM Police reported the 52-year- A check of the area turned up car. The car was being moved on onto the ground from the force of pleted within a few days, officials STAFF WRITER old homeowner came home to a Midlantic Bank bag with said. find a car running in her drive seven checks thrown behind a Conrail is still investigating SOUTH PLAINFIELD - way. She went inside her house dumpster on Durham Avenue. the accident. Conrail maintains Police arrested a trio after and allegedly heard three sus Police also recovered a purse Don’t Trust Your Home To its own police force. Because the responding to a burglary in pects scrambling inside the taken from the house that was crash occurred on its property any progress at a Famularo Drive house. One witness, washing a dumped by one of the suspects. charges stemming from the crash house 1:34 p.m. Nov. 8. car nearby, saw the suspects Items taken included watch Anyone Except will be issued by Conrail, compa The suspects, Tyshan run out of the rear of the house, es, a 1924 ladies High School ny officials said last week Cooper, 18, Edison; Kiychoun jump a fence and run onto gold ring, four gold weddings Americas Maid Service* Demous, 21, South River; and, Crown Lane. bands, one white gold wedding Lillian Allen, 28, Highland Officials stopped three of the band, a number of gold tie clips, 1 Wanted to Buy: ■ Park, were arrested and suspects in an empty property a Happy Anniversary pendent, Antiques & Collectibles charged with burglary and theft near the house. A fourth sus a 1963 gold Belleview High following the break-in, police pect remains missing, police School ring, diamond earrings From Basements to Attics: Boms to Estate said. said. and loose diamonds, police said. 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4 4 & November 13, 1998 Review/Herald/Reporter A 3 Halting Conrail project on Front Street angers mayor By CRAIG TURPIN with chunks of asphalt missing ees who have spouses receiving STAFF WRITER where it meets the railroad health care benefits from their tracks. employer can have the borough Mayor Daniel Gallagher got “If they aren’t coming back buy-out their municipal-based steamed during Monday night’s soon then we will make them health care coverage, Borough Borough Council agenda meeting cement over that portion of the Administrator John Corica said. over Conrail’s decision to halt a road,” Mayor Gallagher said. “It Corica said the program would project on Front Street late last just can’t be left in that condi week. not take affect until Jan. 1, 1999. tion.” It costs the borough $10,000 Conrail had closed Front Mayor Gallagher added the Street where it crosses railroad per employee each year to pro borough had to provide police vide health care coverage. The tracks to replace old rail lines. officers for three days last week Mayor Gallagher had opposed buy-out offered to each employee to control traffic at the site. the road being closed during *** participating in the program will be $5,000, Corica said. peak traffic times because it NICOLE DIMELLA/STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER would block a heavily-used road. Months after deciding to offer “This would mark a $5,000 However, after half-complet an employee insurance buy-out savings to the borough,” Mayor ing the project late last week, program the Borough Council Daniel Gallagher said Monday Honoring veterans with a song agreed last night to begin offer Conrail abandoned work on the night. “If we could make the pay ing the plan starting Jan. 1. Kevin Seidenburg, a fifth grader at Franklin School, plays “America the Beautiful” along with the hne because the construction ment around Christmas it would Borough Councilman Vincent school’s chours and band. Kevin played a solo of “Taps” earlier In the ceremony. crew “ran out of materials,” sweeten the deal.” Mayor Gallagher said. Buttiglieri said the council had approved the plan months ago However, because the program “They left the road half com won’t begin until Jan. 1,1999 the pleted,” Mayor Gallagher said. but had not begun offering it. money can’t be offered to employ “They’ve got one side done and “I don’t understand why this Holidays are a difficult time for ees for Christmas, Corica said. the other in worse shape than it hadn’t been implemented yet,” was before they started.” Buttiglieri asked at Monday’s Employees who sign up for the Originally Conrail agreed to Borough Council agenda meet program will be enrolled in the close half the road for two days ing. “I thought the council had buy-out from July 1, 1999 until those suffering from depression and the entire road for another agreed to go ahead with this and June 30, 2000. On June 30, 2000 two days. As of Tuesday, part of nothing has happened yet.” they will receive $5,000, Corica “You’re anxious about the days, feeling a sense of disap Hanukkah come with their own the road remained deeply rutted Under the program, employ said. upcoming holiday season?” asked pointment. particular stress,” said Michael Ross Royce, a telephone volun On one recent shift Royce lis Nicholson, executive director of teer with Contact We Care, a 24- tened to a young woman who said Fanwood-based Contact We Care. hour listening and crisis inter she feels anxious and distressed. “For many,” he said, “it’s the Employee finds a pot of mercury vention service. “I hate this time of year, the expectations we have of what the By CRAIG TURPIN explained. Employees at Therma-Tray Royce has been offering the family gatherings, the disap holiday is supposed to be. It’s the gift of listening to callers in need pointment,” she said. “It seems pressure to make it that way. STAFF WRITER According to police officials, were told if they have any symp the employee was removing an toms of mercury poisoning, for nearly five years. like everybody is having a won “We experience a great let SOUTH PLAINFIELD - In old coffee filter and grinds when which include vomiting and As the leaves are changing col derful family get-together but my down when it doesn’t live up to what may have a been a cruel he spotted the silver liquid. fever, to go to Hadley Medical ors and summer is a fading mem family. that expectation,” he said. Mischief Night prank, mercury More mercury was spotted Center, Hadley Road, for treat- ory, the phones at the agency are “We don’t really talk to each Some of the common holiday was reported found in a coffee underneath the pot on the hot ment/police said. ringing more and more with other — we usually just fight.” topics on the hotline are relation pot at Therma-Tray, Inc. on plate, officials said. A company representative callers who are anxious about the caller said. ship troubles and family ten- Wade Avenue 7 a.m. Oct. 31, Middlesex county health offi told police that employees had their relationships and the holi “Thanksgiving, Christmas and police said. cials describe mercury as a been disciplined in the past for A 45-year-old worker at the metal that is liquid at room practical jokes, but, none this company allegedly found the temperature. It is dangerous if serious, authorities said. mercury while making a fresh ingested or if exposed to the No one from Therma-Tray pot of coffee at 7 a.m. The coffee skin over a prolonged period of was available to comment on had been last made at 8 p.m. on time. the incident. Oct. 30. 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He was also charged driving around the Tano Mall at Nordstroms department store AM/FM radio and three camera resisting arrest and disorderly parking lot without his pants on Sunday, police said. were stolen from an unlocked conduct. Later, at headquarters Saturday, police said. Store security witnessed Flatiron Court apartment police found a pair of metal The two women were report Hanna, 48. and Samantha, 18, Friday, police said. The total of knuckles during a pat down and When Lospaluto tried to hit Two fire-related incidents charged his with possession of a edly walking in the parking lot Greenwald placing merchandise one police office, another officer the missing goods is estimated were reported in the township prohibited weapon, officials near the A&P around 1 p.m. in a handbag in a store fitting grabbed him and forced him to at $3,350. Saturday morning, police said. A *** said. when a man approached them in room via surveillance camera the ground. dumpster outside Dominos *** a car and asked them if they before detaining the pair. A 1996 Toyota Forerunner As he fell to the ground, Pizza on Route 27 was set on fire An investigation of a suspi needed a lift. Security found $486 of Lospaluto smacked Officer was stolen from Menlo Park around 10:30 a.m. and ten bags cious person led to the recovery ’ The women declined the offer Nordstrom merchandise in the Albert Kohult in the eye. Mall Nov. 5, police said. of leaves sitting by a West Grant *** of a vehicle reported stolen out but noticed the man was naked pair’s possession and another The man continued to resist Avenue curb were ignited of Elizabeth Saturday, police from the waist down and holding $480 worth of merchandise that arrest until he was handcuffed A 1986 Toyota Supra was around 10:40 a.m. said. Police observed Gerald his genitals with one hand, may have been stolen from other and placed in a patrol car; stolen between Nov. 4 and No one was injured during Rodriguez, 39, of Elizabeth, talk police said. When the man stores in the mall, police said. Kohult was treated at the hospi Saturday from Grandview *** either incident; police are not ing on a pay telephone next to noticed that the women seemed tal for eye injuries, officials said. positive the two incidents are Avenue near Route 1, police alarm, he fled at a high rate of An Iselin man was charged *** said. The vehicle has become dis his car at the Texaco Station oh related. Middlesex Avenue and Main , speed, officials said. with aggravated assault on a Walter Ayllon, 38, of Nora *** abled on Route 1 Wednesday and The suspect is described as a police officer and resisting Road was charged with drunk the driver pushed it off the road Street and checked out ttfe More than $25,000 worth of plates of the car he was near. Hispanic male with dark hair in arrest when police responded to and disorderly conduct outside leather coats were stolen from to Grandview Avenue. The check of the plates deter his 30s, five-foot-nine inches tall a dispute at JFK Medical Center his home Sunday, police said. Excelled Leather on Route 1 When the driver returned for mined the car was stolen. and weighing about 160 pounds. early Monday, officials said. When police responded to the between 9:30 p.m. Thursday and the vehicle Saturday, it was Rodriguez, who was drinking a He was driving a newer silver- When police responded to the scene around 12:45 a.m., Ayllon, 8:20 a.m. Friday, police said. A missing. *** beer in the gas station parking colored car with no license scene around 2:50 a.m. they who had an open container of rear second floor window adja lot, said he had borrowed the plates. The women said an A&P found Craig Lospaluto, 37, argu beer in his hand, was arguing cent to the fire escape was found A 1997 Toyota Forerunner friend from a friend and did not manager told them the man’s ing with five security guards in with several people. He was told open and police believe it was was stolen from Menlo Park description fits a man who is the hospital parking lot. Police to go into his house and refused, the point of exit. Mall Saturday, police said. know it was stolen. *** Rodriguez was charged with often seen around the area, were trying to talk to the guards becoming belligerent and yelling Police said the store alarm police said. when Lospaluto, who was A 1999 Ford Expedition was receiving stolen property and *** obscenities until police arrested wen off 12:50 p.m. Thursday but reportedly intoxicated, broke him. a check of the area turned up no stolen from Waterford Drive possession of an open container A mother and daughter from away from the group and *** suspicions. Saturday, police said. in a vehicle. The car was Brooklyn, N.Y. were charged became violent. *** *** impounded. Eugene Randazzo, 30, of *** Somerset was charged with pub Lisa Pollina, 19, of New A cellular phone was stolen lic drunkenness at the train sta Brunswick was charged with from a 1994 GMC Safari at the Susan Ritenour, 46, of New tion on Central Avenue shoplifting at Nordstroms in Red Roof Inn on New Durham Brunswick was charged with Saturday, police said. Police Menlo Park Mall after allegedly Road Sunday, police said. A win drunken driving and refusal to were responding to a report of a dow was smashed to gain entry. submit to a Breathalyzer test on MaU 1U CloUt trying to steal $106 worth of *** dispute at 11 p.m. when they merchandise from the depart Lake Avenue Sunday, police found Randazzo arguing with a ment store Sunday, police said. A cellular phone was stolen said. taxi driver over a fare at the *** from a shopping car in Wick While on routine patrol an train station. Rozeena Ashraf, 20, of New Plaza on Route 1 Sunday, police officer noticed a vehicle running said. with its door open in the parking Randazzo, who was intoxicat Brunswick was charged with *** EASY ST. ed, was staggering and shouting shoplifting at Nordstroms in lot of Metuchen Auto Detailing obscenities but police were able Menlo Park Mall after allegedly A bicycle was stolen from Center; Ritenour was found to contain him and make him trying to steal $64 worth of mer Curmudgeon Music on leaning across the passenger pay the fare, officials said. chandise from the department Plainfield Road Saturday, police seat. To avoid charging Randazzo, store Saturday, police said. said. Further investigation caused SALON *** police drove him to Foyer Street the officer to allege Ritenour where he said he lived but when Calvin Masse, 33, of Irvington METUCHEN was intoxicated. 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Jersey Boy mm Give and share this holiday season ‘Tis the season — already. Stores are “decked” in Mike Deak their holiday finery, familiar seasonal tunes ring out from television sets and commercials are planting the seeds for what to put on those holiday gift lists. It’s a Believe season when we emphasize all we have - or would like to have. It should also be a season when we remember those in the Zen who may not have as much, those whose holiday table may not be filled with a tasty turkey and all the fix ings. These are the people we all too often tend to for of socks get as we focus on all we ourselves have and want. It’s time to get my life in order. We can all help to ensure that those less fortunate Being a journalist by day and a have what they need not only to mark the holidays but, swinging space age bachelor by more importantly, to get through each day. There are night leaves me with little time to many local organizations in our communities whose take care of the details of my life. goal is to lend a hand. But those organizations need our But sometimes you just have to help, too, in the form of donations of food or money. ‘Tis slow down and smell the socks. the season to help those organizations who help others. I spent last Saturday afternoon We at The Review are asking our readers to join us with my socks. It had been a long time since I in a food collection drive. By bringing your donation of had spent any quality time with an unopened can or box of non-perishable food to the my hosiery and, quite frankly, you offices of NJN Publishing, 44 Veterans Memorial Drive can’t expect relationships to East, Somerville, you will be helping the Food Bank of endure unless you’re willing to Somerset County and FISH in Middlesex County help invest some time. Be good to your people in our own communities. Details can be found on socks and they will be good to you. page A-9. My relationship with my socks It doesn’t matter if you decide to share the spirit of was deteriorating. Some holes the season as part of an organized “giving" campaign or were literally developing in our do it on your own. Just remember, when the holiday relationship; you could easily see the wear-and-tear signs of socks spirit begins to move you, it ‘tis, indeed, the season to under stress. I was taking my give and share. socks for granted. A w K t I was just putting my socks on in the morning without any thought, consideration or polite greeting. And at night I just rolled them up and threw them into the How to get the most Letters to the editor laundry hamper as if they were just another annoying memo from the boss. If a pair of socks wore out, I simply abandoned them like from your newspaper Expensive health care may be denied a Gold Toe gigolo, making no attempt to repair the damage. It We invite readers to get involved with your local To The Editor: have been aborted. That’s three million parents per was just love ‘em, wear em’, then * newspaper by calling or writing to let us know what you An open letter to all of us over 50 who may some year who didn’t want to be inconvenience with their leave ‘em. It’s no wonder why so think is newsworthy. Our staff is always eager to hear time need expensive health care. How would you own child. That translate to 75 million voters to many socks were developing so your opinions, suggestions and comments. like to be prohibited by law from receiving it as is day, half of which could elect everyone in Congress. many holes. They were trying to If you have a news tip, or would like to get some pub already the case in some European countries? What makes any of us comfortable that these 75 tell me that I was a heel without licity for a coming event, call editor Cheryl Fenske or You say our congressman wouldn’t and doesn’t million voters could decide they don’t want to be any soul. 7 Managing Editor Kimberly Woods at (908) 575-6687. support that. Remember he doesn’t believe in abor inconvenienced paying healthcare costs for people So on a crisp and crinkly they don’t even know? Saturday afternoon, when I nor The deadline for news releases is noon Friday. You can tion but votes for it so he can be elected. If an oppo nent comes along who will vote to prohibit expen Think about what we are supporting when we mally wear a raccoon coat and mail them to P.O. Box 699, Somerville, N.J. 08876, fax to sive health care for the over 50, would our con sanction killing our innocent unborn for conve engage in the boola-boola with the : (908) 575-6683. gressman change his position to win election? nience. It may just be the sanctioning of our own old beans from Delta Delta Delta, Not a likely situation when you think for who deaths as well. I spent some time with my socks. LETTERS would vote to limit healthcare? Consider that on DON ROSANDER First I gave them a private Piscataway Letters should be sent to the above address by noon average 1.5 million babies per year for 25 years washing of their own. It was a merry spin cycle without the other * Monday of the week the letter is to be published. dark clothes soaking up the fabric Letters must be signed and must include a daytime softener. And then it was time for phone number for verification purposes. An evening Take steps to prevent lead poisoning thrilling tumbles in a cozy dryer. number is also helpful. To The Editor: child contacting lead poisoning. This brochure is set Then, with both my socks and I We prefer letters to be typed and double-spaced. If it Just recently our district office received a pam up so parents can learn preventive measures to having a warm feeling, I placed is not possible to type a letter, please print neatly. phlet called “A Parent’s Guide to Preventing Lead take as well as what children would be at greater them gently on my bed and pro Because of the chance of misinterpretation, we reserve Poisoning.” Since the symptoms of lead poisoning risk to lead poisoning. ceeded to renew the long-neglect the right not to accept letters that are handwritten in are often mistaken for the flu or other illnesses, it It is strongly recommended that parents with ed relationship with each sock. cursive. We reserve the right to edit letters for matters is important that parents can recognize and pre small children stop by our district-office to obtain I am a believer in the Zen of of libel, clarity, fairness and space. We also reserve the vent this from happening to their small children. this valuable and life saving information. Join us in socks. If you keep your socks in right to reject letters if they do not meet this policy. Close to one million children suffer from non- this effort to keep our children safe. order, then your life is in order. If curable low-level poisoning in the United States. your sock drawer is in a state 6f Parents should know that routine checkups by Barbara Buono disorder, then chances are your PHOTOGRAPHY their doctor, a well-balanced diet and some simple Peter J. Barnes Jr. life is in a state of disorder. If you We need at least 36 hours notice before an event to household prevention’s can reduce the risk of their The writers are members of the state Assembly are a kind master of your socks, schedule a photographer. We can also use your pho then you are a kind master of your tographs - color or black and white. If you'd like a photo own life. returned, send along a self-addressed stamped envelope. I put my hand into each sock, Ex-candidate hopes promises are kept stretching them to their fullest For a reprint of a photo taken by a staff photographer length and checking for the sad which appeared in this newspaper, call (908) 575-6660. To The Editor: Plainfield are not pleased and rightly so. I would like to express my thanks to the voters I hope the promises to you are fulfilled in the holes. Then I had to find eacji of South Plainfield who showed their confidence by coming year. sock’s match. Sometimes it was a CORRECTIONS giving their time to listen and vote for me. sentimental reunion of long-lo^t Our goal is to provide accurate and fair reporting. To Losing the election by only 387 votes, a message ANTHONY “JAKE” CATALDO souls. And sometimes it was sor comment on coverage or report errors, call the editor. has been sent loud and clear. The people of South South Plainfield rowful when a sock couldn’t find its match. And each sock brought Corrections will run in this space. back a memory. Wasn’t I wearing South Plainfield does not have a fire district or collect a fire tax that pair when I drank my first as reported in the Oct. 30. 1998 edition of The Reporter in an arti Daycare center thanks community martini with Daphne LaRue? cle about the 1998-99 municipal budget. If through this program we prevent an accident Isn’t that the stain from the time To The Editor: I fell into the bog on the 17th hole We want to thank all of the generous citizens and save a cancer-stricken child, your support will at Wise Acres Country Club? And who sponsored a child in our Bring-A-Bike Day be rendered in full. isn’t that my pair of lucky socks I Safety Program. We don’t know all of you, but 1 Thank you very much. r j j y v SOUTH PLAINFIELD always wear for first dates and want you to know with your help the children from salary reviews? Alphabet Kidz I and II raised over $700 for St. MARION CREMONE Then it came time for the pain. Jude’s Children Research Hospital. JUDY IANNUZZELLI Some of my favorite socks with m e Reporter This program helps combat two of our most PATTI EDDINS valuable memories had to be dis pressing problems in America: bicycle accidents Alphabet Kldz I and II carded. I tried to convince myself A MediaNews Group Newspaper and childhood cancer. South Plainfield NJN Publishing ©1998 this cleansing process was a vital part of the Zen of socks. Just as we Rosemarie Maio have to scrape the barnacles off Publisher Voting is a right everyone must do the ship of life and remove the excessive haggage from the air Cheryl Fenske To The Editor: that the reason you’re the silent majority is that port luggage carousel of the ego, Executive Editor When I started this letter it was my intent to you don’t avail yourself the opportunity to speak so too must we sacrifice old sock chastise the people who didn’t get out and vote last when it counts the most. Allan Conover buddies for the good of the spiri Kimberly Woods Craig Turpin week. But, instead of lecturing on the evils of not vot tual soul. We must adopt the Managing Editor Reporter Sports Editor I was convinced that people just don’t get It. ing, I’ll just say this to those who shirked your sangfroid of the skin-shedding Voting is not just a privilege, but it is a responsibil responsibility; Looking at the results, you got what snake as we throw each sock Steve Jankowski John Bodnar ity. Especially for those who whine about being the you deserve. down the Ganges of the laundry Advertising Sales Manager Advertising Director silent majority. DAVE RZEWNICKI chute. Piscataway John Tsimboukis When you put two and two together, you realize Out of sadness however came Production Manager the joy of rejuvenation as I arranged the socks carefully in Campaign finance reform is needed their drawer. I arranged them by color and occasion, with the for To The Editor: By the way Frank, no dice on help from Regis, it mal socks on the right and the weekend, casual socks on the left, The Reporter (U.S.P.S. 607-160) is published every Friday by NJN Publishing Once again I am compelled to thank Frank Apisa seems Joy and Kathie Lee had him shipped off to 211 Lakeview Ave., Piscataway. NJ 08854 (908) 575-6660. Second class postage paid at for his kind words about me. While Frank might be Notre Dame for some attitude adjustments. You with each category broken down Piscataway. PO ST M A ST E R : Send address changes to NJN Publishing losing sleep over a move toward more lucid thought, might have noticed though, that the Giff has been into colors and patterns. As I Fulfillment Office. PO Box 699. Somerville, NJ 08876. Subscription rates $25 per year in I am extremely happy that we are in agreement. out and about of late. Kathie Lee and Michael closed the drawer, I heard a Middlesex County $30 per year out of state. To subscribe call: 1-800-300-9321. I hope that more citizens begin to recognize that Eisner thought it might enhance her image if they hushed sigh of contentment from the images we elect don’t have the substance need took the leg irons off ol Giff — temporarily. my socks; perhaps it was just the Circulation: 1-800-300-9321 ed to govern effectively. Our best hope for a more Free Giff. sound O f swooning souls. News 908-575-6684 competent elected government is through campaign I am going to spend this DON BEITZ Saturday afternoon with my Advertising 908-575-6660 finance reform. Ethics testing as a prerequisite for holding public office would also be helpful. Piscataway underwear. 'November 13,1998 Review/Herald/Reporter A\7
Two local doctors join hospital staff EDISON — Two physicians was a fellow in neonatology at from the township have joined the Mount Sinai Medical Center. ' medical staff of Clara Maass Peri Kamalakar is a specialist in Medical Center in Belleville. pediatric blood diseases and cancer. Bhaktharaj Chelliah is a pedia A graduate of Guntur Medical trician and neonatal physician. A College in India, he completed his graduate of Christian Medical internship at Elizabeth General College, he completed an intern Medical Center and a residency in ship in pediatrics at Lincoln pediatrics at Newark Beth Israel Hospital plus residencies in pedi Medical Center. His fellowship in atrics at Wilson Hospital and pediatric hematology and oncology Upstate Medical Center. He also was at Buffalo Children’s Hospital
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RUTHANNE WAGNER/PHOTO CORRESPONDENT aaa ■ ^ What a game Lauren Owens, a Metuchen High School senior, tries to guide the donkey where she wants it to go Saturday during the annual Donkey Basketball game at the school. (HBbb ^ j___ Metuchen schools to host open houses Sunday, Nov. 15 Noon - 6pm METUCHEN — The borough The show is sponsored by the at least three Advanced Placement THE public schools invite parents and school’s Fathers Club and will fea exams. The College Board adminis community members to visit in Briefs ture handcrafted items. ters 32 Advanced Placement exams honor of American Education l A snack bar will be open and in 18 subject areas. CIGAR Week. admission is free. Parking will cost More than 635,000 high school Open Houses will be held 9:30- Schools. $1. students across the country took 11 a.m. and 1:15 to 2:30 p.m. The school is at 145 Plainfield Advanced Placement exams in VAULT Tuesday and Wednesday at Moss S t Helena School Ave. For more information, call May with about 13 percent of those Largest Selection of Handmade Imported Cigars in the Area. School; and 9-11 a.m. and 12:45- (732) 549-7600, ext. 241. students qualifying as Advanced L FREE GIVE-A-WAYS! 2:15 p.m. at Campbell School. to host craft show Placement scholars, according to a Pingry press release. - s i Bo* : .• •; ir W'Cei! Phone S Beeper A ribbon cutting ceremony at EDISON — St. Helena School, Edison student . the new Moss School playground , § 3 No Purchase Necessary>3nng a Friend. Enter Twice! 930 Grove Ave., will host its 13th achieves high standing will be held 10 a.m. Wednesday. annual craft show 9 a.m.-4 p.m. \1HS hosting ' Si\ Today Only-Join Vault Club 2 for 1! Tours of the new fifth grade com tomorrow. EDISON — Vasu Pathak has holiday bazaar puterized classrooms will be at The event will feature more achieved standing as an Advanced Wine & Cheese Will Be Served - 11:30 a.m. than 100 crafters and is sponsored Placement scholar. METUCHEN — The Metuchen Edgar School invites visitors by the school’s Home School The daughter of Mr. and Mrs. High School Band Parents Club One Mobile Page 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. and 1 to 2 p.m. Assocation. Ramanaresh Pathak is a senior at will sponsor the 1998 Holiday Lowest rates on cell phones and beepers in the area! Tuesday and Wednesday. A special Admission is free. the Pingry School in Bernards Bazaar and Craft Show 10 a.m.-3 719 Route 22 West, No. Plainfield, NJ 07060 assembly will be held 10 a.m. Township. Vasu is one of 18 Pingry p.m. Nov. 29. Wednesday in honor of long time seniors who earned Advanced There will be door prizes and a (908) 226-0964 crossing guard Valerie Braun. S t Joseph to hold Placement standing through exam 50(50 raffle. (Across From V)PHonda| Visitation hours at Metuchen 20th annual arts show inations administered by the Admission is free. High School will be held 8:30 a.m. METUCHEN - St. Joseph College Board. The school is at 400 Grove Ave. - to 2:30 p.m. Monday, Wednesday To qualify as an Advanced and Friday and 8:30 a.m. to 12:45 High School will host its 20th annual Fall Arts and Craft Show 9 Placement scholar, a student must • p.m. Tuesday and Thursday. score 3 or better on a scale of 1-5 on This program is planned by the a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 21 and 22. . Parent Teachers Organization Council in cooperation with the fac ulty of The Metuchen Public pen a Holiday Club or new checking account your dream home? with Metuchen Savings SIm 32AA-4800 See our weekly and E, F, FF 32-M • Nursing and help support the Victorian Winter Festival • Backless • Backless-Strapless and the return of the holiday parade • Lingerie Petite-4x 8 Discover the • Masectomy • Nightgowns Petite-4x Expart Fining and perfect home Pm onal Altenton One of the best gifts you could give yourself this holiday season may just be opening an account
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The school assignments start coming in fast and furi- . ous, plans for holiday pro- out! f i r ; gramming come into full gear and new books arrive at our media works feature beautiful door almost every day. But it renderings of horses and i is also a time of year to invest wildlife as well as family por time and energy into caring traits. for the less fortunate. Check our November calen Once again, the South dar for our story times and Plainfield Public Library is craft hours. Our regular story collecting donations of new hours are Tuesday morning, hardcover and paperback Wednesday evening and \ books for distribution to disad- Thursday afternoon. 1 yantaged children throughout Bear in mind that we will ) Middlesex County during the close 6 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 1 holiday season, 25, the day before i! The program, called Books Thanksgiving. to Keep, is a project of the *** , Libraries of Middlesex consor- Every day scores of people 1 tium and the Middlesex come into the library saying, “I ' County College library. need to use the Internet.” ’ Distribution of books will be The library has three ! done through service clubs Internet work stations avail j And social service agencies, able and we are pleased to RUTHANNE WAGNER/PHOTO CORRESPONDENT i '■* Since the program began in help patrons with their ; 1990, more than 65,000 books Internet research, but we also • have been distributed in coop- remind patrons that the books It’s a scoop | eration with 49 different agen- on our shelves still remain the Jane Nguyen, 16 and her parents (above) talk during their meal at the annual Scoop Dinner Thursday at South Plainfield High School. i cies and organizations best source for many reference Teachers Michelle Fugazzi, Betty Hill and Kathie Sisolak (below) serve food to Linda DiPario and her daughter, Amylin, 4. The event was a ’ throughout Middlesex County. questions. fundraiser for the school’s Project Graduation. New hardcover and paper This week many school chil back books suitable for chil- dren wanted to use the • dren from preschool through Internet to research Julius ' adolescence may be brought to Caesar. Yes, the World Wide the library through Dec. 15. Web has plenty of information Funds are also needed to about Caesar, but it is much purchase additional books. easier to use a good encyclope Contributions (payable to dia. • “Libraries of Middlesex”) may A typical Internet search of \ be brought to the library on Julius Caesar will retrieve Plainfield Avenue or mailed to information on Caesar salad, ‘ Sharon Karmazin, Libraries of Caesars Palace and Sid Caesar • Middlesex, East Brunswick as well as the Roman emperor. ’ Public Library, 2 Jean Walling That is because there is no Civic Center Drive, East “Great Librarian of the Web” ’ Brunswick, N.J. 08816. putting all the sites in their m *** proper place. - The library continues to Remember that not every accept donations of canned thing is on the Internet and iods, baby items and summer not everything on the Internet Sothing for hurricane victims. is worthwhile. • We are a dropoff point for It may be trendy and fun to the Junior Women’s Club surf the Web for a biography ‘JIats for the Homeless” pro of Caesar, but I guarantee you gram, which is requesting that it will be faster to find donations of new hats, scarves the information in one of our and gloves. many books. The Friends of the Library For current events, medical are also requesting donations information and business of new hats, mittens, gloves news, don’t overlook our elec tronic magazine indexes, and scarves for the benefit of FISH. EbscoHost and SIRS. Please Our display area this month stop by at the reference desk if you need instruction on any features the artwork of of these research tools. Dorothy Miele. Her mixed Students learn the wonders of science Experiements are part of the student’s reading project By UB8Y BARSKY CORRESPONDENT SOUTH PLAINFIELD — Youngsters at Franklin School are engaged in a seven-week “Mission to Mars” reading program. In conjunction with the program, the Science Club’s Nov. 4 meeting dealt with the dynamics of rocket power by use of a bal loon rocket. Debbie Simoff, who developed the program, introduced chemist Tony Mujsce from Lucent Technologies. He explained that solid propellant rockets worked by using chemicals to form gases which when ignited provide thrust for liftoff. Mujsce emphasized safety and the need to obtain state and federal licenses in order to oper ate a rocket. Mujsce also made a distinction between fireworks and rockets. He noted that fireworks are not rockets and defined fireworks design as a ball that has an explosive charge in the middle sur rounded by a mixture of chemicals that is discharged from a rock. Former travel agent brushes into art The science experiments did not include chemicals. The youngsters spent the meeting building imaginative rockets propelled by air. The energy was provided filling the balloons by Oil paintings are part of display at the South Plainfield Public Library air. Air was provided by an air compressor and a helium machine. Most of the pupils used their own breath. Those who used helium By UBBY BARSKY Plainfield Library through Nov. chased the supplies and the makes is edged in gold. to fuel their balloons found the balloons fizzled quickly. kiln and joined the New Jersey Depending on the design and CORRESPONDENT 28. A length of string inserted into a straw wound around two craft Cook came to the borough to First China Painting Club. the colors used in the jewelry, sticks held by two people at each end provided the itinerary. The SOUTH PLAINFIELD - talk to the South Plainfield During the years, Cook has the piece may have to be fired balloons were inserted into Styrofoam cups, empty cereal boxes Alice M. Cook of Franklin spent AARP on China painting. entered many juried shows and in the kiln four or more times. and snack-food canisters to complete the rocket. most of her life painting oils on “The talk was received and I her work has received many Each time gold trim is added, it Then the rocket was attached by tape to the straw and the air canvas. was asked to put on a display,” awards. needs to be fired, she noted. in the balloon released. Whether the rocket traveled the length of Ten years ago, after she she said. The ribbons are on display Many of Cook’s pieces ai£ the string tautly held by two participants depended on the size retired as a travel agent with It was at an oil painting with her other work at the given as gifts. She made a set of and shape of the balloon and the weight of the container it was the Robert Wood Johnson class at the Princeton YMCA South Plainfield library. mugs for her daughter and placed in. Foundation, she switched and that started this new interest. In addition to the traditional gave them to her one To the sound of popping balloons, the youngsters scrambled although she still paint in oils, “One of the students in the porcelain plate, cups and pitch Christmas . among the materials that were set out for them and quickly got the background is porcelain. class told me ‘if you enjoy this, ers, Cook also creates jewelry Forgetting that she gave her their rockets ready for launch with the help of a parent or grand “I only paint on china now,” you’ll love porcelain painting.’ by painting designs on porce daughter the gift, she proceed parent. she said placing the porcelain She (the student) kept nudging lain bracelets, pins earrings ed to give her another set of Joe Formica was there with his grandchildren, Charles and plates, pitchers and pins in the me and to keep her quiet I tried and scarf holder items that cups and saucers the following Theresa Huber. Formica was cheering the grandchildren on when case with the help of her hus it,” Cook said. have been sold to admirers. year. the tape wouldn’t hold or the air went out of the balloon too soon. band Bill. After she began painting on Although small, these items This year she has made a “They see a rocket go up on TV,” the grandfather said, “but they Cook’s creations are current porcelain, Cook found the can mean a great many hours special item for her daughter, have no idea how it actually works. This shows them.” ly on display at the South woman to be right. Cook pur of work. Everything th at Cook Cook said. November 13,1998 Review/Herald/Reporter AJ9 Metuchen set to host annual Victorian Festival METUCHEN — The second p.m. Nov. 25. Lecture Series. It will feature SPHS seeks Volunteers needed to annual Victorian Festival The Rev. Heather Finck will three speakers: ^ Weekend begins Dec. 10 in the deliver the sermon, two choirs * Veena Das, professor of soci 1988 graduates help deliver kosher meals CMetuchen Courtyard area at 442 will perform and holy commu ology at the University of Delhi SOUTH PLAINFIELD - The EDISON — Volunteers aVe Main St. nion will be celebrated. and professor of anthropology at South Plainfield High School needed to deliver kosher Meals The festivities will kick off The church is at 270 the New School of Social class of 1988 is holding its 10 on Wheels to people in Edison with the tree lighting ceremony Woodbridge Ave. Research. She will discuss year reunion Nov. 28 at and Highland Park who can4ot and the crowning of Miss Merry “Hunger and Vulnerability; Wyndham Gardens in shop or prepare food for thefc- Christmas. retrieving overdue materials. Menlo Park Mall to host * Robert W. Kates, co-chair Piscataway. selves.The program is adminis Events and activities will con man of the National Research Class members that haven’t tered by Jewish Family afid tinue through Dec. 11, 12 and “An Evening of Giving” Council Board on Sustainable been contacted or would like to Vocational Service of Middlesex ends Dec. 14 with the 45th annu Sign-up now Development will discuss EDISON — Menlo Park Mall register, call (888) 477-2789 2-9 County. For more information, al Winter Parade\sponsored by “Navigating a Sustainability for story programs is hosting “An Evening of Giving” p.m. Monday-Friday. call Risa Simpson at (732) 738- JFK Medical Center at 2 p.m. Transition.” 6:30-9:30 p.m. Nov. 22. 5225, ext. 143. The theme for tlje weekend is EDISON — Registration * Michael Watts, director of All mall stores will be open Toys for the Holidays\ begins Monday for the next the Institute of International including Macy’s and Nordstrom. The event is sponsored by the “Preschool Storytime” series of Studies and the Chancellor’s The event will feature pre-holi Metuchen Area Chkmber of the Edison Free Public Library. Professor of Geography at the day sales, raffles and giveaways. Commerce. The organization is Stories, games, songs and sim University of California at Tickets are $5 each and all looking for groups, civic organiza ple crafts are featured for chil proceeds will benefit several local Berkeley. He will discuss tions, churches, singers, bands, dren 3 1/2-5 who are not in “Fathoming Food and Famine: charities including the Rahway clowns, puppeteers or interested kindergarten. Seating is limited Malthus, Marx and the millenni Hospital Foundation and the parties who would like to march to Edison residents. Program um.” New Jersey Chapter of the in the parade or participate in times: Salah El-Shakhs, a professor Main library, 340 Plainfield Huntington’s Disease Society of any aspect of the weekend. of urban planning and policy America. For more information, call the Ave., 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. development at Rutgers To attend the event or for chamber office at (732) 458-2964. Tuesday, Nov. 24, Dec. 1 and 8. more information, call the University Edward J. Bloustein North Edison branch, 777 School of Planning and Public Rahway Hospital Foundation at Grove Ave., 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Policy, will moderate the seminar. Church to host Nov. 24, Dec. 1 and 8; 10:30 a.m. (732) 499-6135 or (609) 448-3500. N EW JE R S E Y FLORIDA Holly Fair ‘98 Wednesday, Nov. 25, Dec. 2 and 9. - Clara Barton branch, 141 Rutgers to host JCC hosting METUCHEN — Holly Fair ‘98 Hoover Ave., 1:30 p.m. holiday boutique The Henry Sawyer In n DISNEY-NEW LUXURIOUS will be held 9 a.m.-l p.m. Nov. 21 seminar on hunger Wednesday, Nov. 25, Dec. 2 and 9. Elegant 1877 Victorian VACATION HOMES at the social center of the First EDISON — The Jewish For registration, visit the PISCATAWAY - A special 2, 3 or 4 bedrooms, 2 bath single” Presbyterian Church of nearest library or call (732) 287- Community Center of Middlesex Bed St Breakfast symposium on “Hunger and Centrally located in Cape May’s family homes, some with private Metuchen. 2351, Ext. 3 for the main library; County will sponsor a holiday Sustainability” will be held 2- Primary Historic District, Gracious screened pools. Fully furnished The annual fair is sponsored (732) 548-4759, Ext. 3 for North boutique 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Nov. 4:30 p.m. Thursday in the multi and relaxed atmosphere. and completely equipped. ' by the Presbyterian Women and Edison; (732) 738-0748 for Clara 20. purpose room of the Bush Beautiful rooms and Tennis, basketball, pool, will feature a Christmas bou Barton. Vendors are still needed for Campus Center, 604 suites. Private baths 4 fV || minutes to Disney tique of handmade ornaments the event. Bartholomew Road. • .VC • Cable TP and decorations, baked goods, For more information, call From $79 per night The symposium will mark the • Open All Tear children’s knitwear and mittens, Rabbi to discuss (732) 494-3232. r i i u n u r c 10th anniversary of the Temmer (609)884-5667 new and used books and more. Jews in the military 1-800-449-5667 Q m J E & M lB 1-800-407-1210 The church is at 270 ______' GM00S517 Woodbridge Ave. METUCHEN - Rabbi Larry Bazer, chaplain in the U.S. Army Reserves, will be the guest speak MONEY PROBLEMS? JFK seeks volunteers er at Shabbat services at HILTON HEAD for varied positions Congregation Neve Shalom 8 Practice Concentrated on p.m. Nov. 20. BANKRUPTCY EDISON - JFK Medical Rabbi Bazer will discuss Jews To Center, an affiliate of Solaris in the military. There will be a Chapters 7,11,12 4 13 Discount Rentals Health System, is looking for question and answer period. Why not get away to beautiful community members to fill a Rabbi Bazer is the spiritual Business & Professional Advertise Here Hilton Head Island, SC? variety of volunteer positions. leader of a congregation in • Bankruptcy • Non-Bankruptcy Work Outs Volunteer opportunities are Hauppage, Long Island. 1BR-6BR Ocean Villas & Homes at Call available to meet an array of The temple is at 250 Grove • FHA Foreclosure Defense • Representation of rates to please any budget. interests, including non-patient Ave. Creditors & Debtors • Credit Report Repairs Alice areas. Time commitments are For more information or direc • Credit Discrimination Call toll-free for rental brochure flexible with hours available for tions, call (732) 548-2238. 800-HILTONHEAD days, evenings or weekends, from 1-800-981-5640 a couple hours per month to sev Kirsten B. Ennis LL.M. 800-445-8664 First Presbyterian Church Mem ber Master of Laws eral hours a week or special NJ & FL Bar Attorney At Law in Taxation events and short term projects. holding holiday service Assignments are now avail FORECLOSURE? HARASSING PHONE CALLS? METUCHEN - The First able in the surgical information LEARN YOUR OPTIONS Presbyterian Church of waiting room, diabetes center, For Advertising Information Call ' Metuchen invites all parish information desk, patient repre ioners and the public to a I Free Initial Consultation (908) 713-4993 sentative office, JFK Johnson Thanksgiving Eve Service 7:30 Evening 4 Weekend Appointments Avoilabie 122 West Mam St Clinton, NJ «© 1 -800-981 -5640 m uSk Rehabilitation Institute’s thera peutic Cooking Department or with the new JFK Greeter pro gram. In addition, various cleri cal positions are available throughout the medical center. For more information, call E,.if. 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. Births Entries must be received by November 30, at -t PM ' Winners will be notified by phone on December 1st t HIGHLAND PARK Trevor William Liloia was born to David and Tara Liloia ENTRY FORM Aug. 27,1998 in Freehold. Name_ Maternal grandparents are William and Maureen Gillet of Manalapan. Paternal grandpar Address, ents are Arnold and Elizabeth Liloia of Nutley.
Zip SOUTH PLAINFIELD 1 Michael Joseph DiPaolo, was bom to Mary Jo (Caffrey) Daytime Phone, and Mike DiPaolo Oct. 22, 1998 in Sarosoto, Fla. Evening Phone, The couple is formerly of South Plainfield. Age of Child, EDISON William James McLaughlin was bom to William and Patricia Palmer School Heights Circle Lighting Jim’s Valley Service Main • McLaughlin Oct. 8, 1998 in Oak Crest Country Day Camp Granetz Plaza, Raritan Attraction Towing Edison. Bernardsville, NJ Somerset, NJ Pharmacy 3269 Valley Rd„ Sisters are Kelly and Kate; 908-766-3353 732-297-2000 10 Plainfield Ave., Piscataway 908-526-6464 maternal grandparents James 732-885-1000 Basking Ridge ‘ and Dolores Renner of Metuchen; Peewee Play Care A Brighter Child Learning Ctr Town & Country Motors, Inc. 908-647-2966 or Peapack, NJ Davidson Ave. Somerset Authorized Lincoln-Mercury Dealer 908-204-9717 and paternal grandparents, Rosina's Italian Grill Dorothy McLaughlin of 908-781-7393 732-271-0379 701 Hwy 202-206 No., Bridgewater 58 S. Main St., Manville Metuchen and the late William 908-722-1100 Briken Dairy Farms u Rutgers Preparatory School East Millstone Day Care 908-252-0272 McLaughlin. Oft Amwell Rd. 838 Route 206, .4 *** 1345 Easton Ave., Somerset 732-873-2770 The Model Railroad Shop Corner of Oxford PI. 'q Casey Anthony Pachucki 732-545-5600 Stelton Lanes Family Vail Ave. & New Market Rd. Belle Mead was bom to Tina Louise and Apples & Books Bugs & Sticks Bowling Center Piscataway 908-359-6698 Charles Albert Pachucki Oct. 30, Wishes & Dreams 1036 US Highway 202 S. Branchburg 1665 Stelton Rd., Piscataway 732-968-5696 il 1998. 72 West Main St., Somerville 908-429-4275 732-985-2695 Dr. John Raziano 908-707-0870 PISCATAWAY Edison Radiator Dr. Teresa Destefano ,-j< Wald Drugs Main Street Auto Center Leanna Hanrahan was born Play & Grow Center 1055 US Hwy 202/206 So., Boro Hall Pharmacy Family Dentistry -i, to Bridget and John James Hamilton Street, Somerset Branchburiburg 565 Bound Brook Rd. Middlesex 188 Main St., Metuchen 1130 Hwy 202 #B2, Raritan Hanrahan Oct. 5,1998. 732-873-5900 908-2181-0575 732-968-0414 732-494-1666 908-722-8256 q A-10 Revlew/H>rak|/Beporler November 13,1998!- Henry A. Zielinski Paul E. Whitehead SOUTH PLAINFIELD - culation department when he EDISON - Paul Edward Veterans of Foreign Wars; Henry A. “Hank” Zielinski, 83, retired in 1977. Whitehead, 70, died Nov. 7, 1998 Nulty Post 471, American Legion diet} Nov. 8,1998 at Muhlenberg Mr. Zielinski was a former at JFK Medical Center. He in Iselin; and VFW Post 3117 in Regional Medical Center in member of the Holy Name joined the Newark Police Edison. Plainfield. A former Marine Society and Nocturnal Clifford Enz Department in 1958 and was a He served with the 9th, Corps sergeant, he won many Adoration Society at St. PISCATAWAY - Clifford M. College of Engineering (now the detective on his retirement in Infantry Division of the Army awards for his skill as a fresh Joseph’s Roman Catholic Enz, 69, a longtime Veterans of New Jersey Institute of 1984. during the Korean War. water and salt-water fisherman. Church in North Plainfield. Foreign Wars officer, died Nov. 4 Technology) and was a member He lived in his native Newark Surviving are four sisters;' Mr. Zielinski was born in More recently he was a member at Muhlenberg Regional Medical of the Vigilant Chapter, Order of and in Irvington before moving Mabel Mink of North Brunswick,- Scranton, Pa. He lived in of B.P.O. Elks Lodge 2298 and a Center in Plainfield. DeMolay in Plainfield. to Edison in 1989. Helen Bock of Bloomfield, Honesdale, Pa.; Plainfield; parishioner of Sacred Heart He had been a life member of Mr. Enz was born in Mr. Whitehead also was the Thelma Van Buren of Edison and- North Plainfield; and since 1953 Roman Catholic Church. Tri-Boro Memorial Post 5479 in Kenilworth. He lived in drummer with the Masonic Monica Miller of Warren; arud’* in South Plainfield. He is preceded in death by 14 Dunellen and from 1987-91 was Georgetown, N.Y., and Scotch Kilties of New Jersey, a band several nieces and nephews. '7 He enlisted in the Marines in brothers and sisters. its commander. Mr. Enz also was Plains before moving to with musicians from Masonic Two brothers, George and 1936 and was stationed in Surviving are his wife, Wilma the longtime adjutant and ser Piscataway in 1959. lodges. He was a member of Free James, and another sister',-’ China and the Philippines in Bittone Zielinski; two sons, vice officer for Post 5479; he was Surviving are his wife of 44 & Accepted Masons Lodge 271 in Margaret Whitehead, are addition to seeing combat dur Robert of Arlington, Texas, and the first person selected for an years, Joan M. Gregory Enz; a North Arlington; the Past deceased. ing a Sino-Japanese territorial Richard of South Plainfield; a all-state team of VFW post com daughter, Peggy A. Szymanski of Masters Masonic Association of Services were held yesterday war. He was awarded a Good daughter, Deanna Sinclair of manders in 1990-91. During South Plainfield; a brother, North Jersey; the North at the Higgins Home for Conduct Medal as well as being Branford, Fla.; and six grand 1991-92 he was an aide-de-camp Albert of El Cajon, Calif.; and Arlington Craftsmen’s Club; Funerals in Watchung. a sharpshooter with a rifle and children. to the national VFW office in two sisters, Glendora Dow of Fraternal Order of Police Lodge Memorial contributions may pistol. He held the rank of A funeral Mass was celebrat Kansas City, Mo. Toms River and Amanda Kalin of 12 in Newark; the Second Indian be made to the American Cancer sergeant on his discharge in ed Wednesday at Sacred Heart He served in the Air Force Morrisville, N.Y. Head Division Association; Society or American Hearir 1942. Church, following services at during the Korean War before He is preceded in death by Newark Police Post 1439, Association. , He was a linoleum and tile the McCriskin Home for joining New Jersey Bell five brothers, John, Rudolph, contractor in Central New Funerals. Telephone Co. (now Bell Richard, Theophilus and Jersey until 1962, when he Memorial contributions may Atlantic-New Jersey) as an Helmut. Estelle Kruchinsky joined the Courier-News of be made to Alzheimer’s installer in 1954. Mr. Enz retired Services were held Saturday EDISON - Estelle died in 1991. A daughter, Eleanor Plainfield. The newspaper later Association, Northern New from New Jersey Bell in 1989. at the Mundy Funeral Home in Kruchinsky, 86, died Nov. 5, 1998 E. Grieshiemer, died in 1997. . * moved to Bridgewater and he Jersey Chapter, 299 Cherry Hill He attended the Newark Dunellen. at the JFK Hartwyck at Oak Surviving are a son, Sidney 0_ was a district manager in its cir Road, Parsippany, N.J. 07054. Tree Nursing, Convalescent and Spencer of Palm Coast, Fla,f Norma Ila Gale Rehabilitation Center. She was a another daughter, Martha claims adjuster with the Allstate McSulla of Tucson, Ariz.; a Virginia Antonopoulos METUCHEN - Norma Ila Hadassah; the Central New Insurance Co. at its Green Brook granddaughter, Gayle Peters of PISCATAWAY - Virginia Warren; a son, John of Gross Gale, 65, died Nov. 7,1998 Jersey Jewish Home for the office before retiring. Brick; a grandson, Glenn G. Antonopoulos, 81, died Oct. 27, Tewksbury; two sisters, Helen at her home in Aventura, Fla. Aged in Somerset; Temple Beth Mrs. Kruchinsky was bom in Grieshiemer, and a great-grand 1998 at the Villa Maria Health Karagias of Deal and Angie She had been active with Meals Mordecai in Perth Amboy; and Asbury Park and had lived in son, Travis Grieshiemer, both of Care Center in North Drakoditis of Ridgewood; two on Wheels. Congregation Ahavas Israel in Edison since 1955. Edison; and a great-granddaugh Plainfield. She retired in 1982 brothers, Alex Lagios and Steve A native of Fords, she lived Staten Island, N.Y. Her first husband, Oliver ter, David Applebaum of Brick. 1J after 35 years as a teller with Lagios, both of Pittsburgh; for many years in Metuchen and Surviving are her husband of Spencer, died in 1962. Her second Services were held Saturday the Plainfield Savings Bank three grandchildren and three also maintained a home in 43 years, Jerome; two daugh husband, Carmine Vicino, died in at the Costello-Runyon Funeral and its successor, the Savings great-grandchildren. Aventura. ters, Anita Engler and Wendy, 1975. Her third husband, Leo, Home in Metuchen. Bank of Central Jersey. Services were held Oct. 31 at Mrs. Gale graduated from both of Aventura; and a grand A native of Denver, Mrs. the Higgins Home for Funerals Douglass College of Rutgers child. Antonopoulos lived in Greece in Watchung, followed by a University in 1954. She was a Services were held Monday at Gertrude Mahon and Plainfield before moving to Divine Liturgy at St. George member of Women’s American the Flynn & Son Funeral Home EDISON - Gertrude F. Surviving are a sister-in-law, Piscataway in 1958. She had Church. ORT; the Technion Society; in Fords. Mahon, 87, died Oct. 28, 1998 at Gertrude T. of Fair Lawn; two resided most recently in North Memorial contributions may Robert Wood Johnson University nephews, Justin Jr. and William;’ Plainfield. be made to St. George Greek Frank Sgromolo Jr. Hospital in New Brunswick. She a niece, Elizabeth G.; and a She was a member of the Orthodox Church, 1101 River was an office manager with the cousin, Helen McGrath of SOUTH PLAINFIELD - women’s association at St. Road, Piscataway, N.J. 08854, or from carpentry in 1990. Mr. Prudential Insurance Co. of Metuchen. Frank Sgromolo Jr., 64, died Nov. George Greek Orthodox Alzheimer’s Association, Sgromolo was a tank driver in an America in New Brunswick Services were held Oct. 31 at 4,1998 at JFK Medical Center in Church. Northern New Jersey Chapter, Army National Guard tank bat before retiring. the Jaqui-Kuhn Funeral Home Edison. Surviving are a daughter, 299 Cherry Hill Road, talion from 1952-60. Miss Mahon was born in in Highland Park, followed by a- Mr. Sgromolo, who was bom in Helen Paraskevopoulos of Parsippany, N.J. 07054. A brother, Merrill, is deceased. Jersey City and had lived in funeral Mass at St. Paul the Woodbridge, lived in Perth Surviving are his wife, Janet Edison since 1956. Apostle Church. Amboy and Edison before moving Yeatts Sgromolo; a daughter, Lori She was a parishioner of St. Memorial contributions may to South Plainfield in 1979. George Pennington Jr. of South Plainfield; a son, the Paul the Apostle Roman be made to St. Paul the Apostle As a carpenter with Bill-Kit SOUTH PLAINFIELD - Pennington was a parishioner of Rev. Frank of Belle Vernon, Pa.; a Catholic Church in Highland Church Education Fund, 502 Builders for 25 years he helped George D. Pennington Jr., 74, Sacred Heart Roman Catholic sister, Rosilyn Stefaniak of Perth Park. Raritan Ave., Highland Park, build the South Plainfield Rescue died Nov. 6,1998 at Muhlenberg Church. Amboy; and two grandchildren. A brother, Justin, is deceased. N.J. 08904. Regional Medical Center in Surviving are his wife, Doris Squad building on Plainfield Services were held Saturday Plainfield. He had been a co Butling Pennington; two daugh Avenue. He later had his own at the McCriskin Home for owner of the H.F. Butler Steel ters, Elaine Shebey of Ringoes carpentry business and retired Funerals. Madeline Glick Fabrication Co. of Union prior to and Susan Pilukaitis of SOUTH PLAINFIELD - Dennis of Woodbridge; a brothel retiring in 1986. Cranford; a son, George D. II of Gem Zi Zhen Madeline Gravante Glick, 82, Andrew of Brick; two grand; He was bom in Jersey City Brick; a sister, Ruth Thomson of died Nov. 4,1998 at JFK Medical daughters, Melissa and Melanie?, and had lived in South Lyndhurst; and four grandchil EDISON — Gem Zi Zhen, 59, Surviving are his wife, Lu Center in Edison. She had been a and a grandson, Anthony, all of- Plainfield since 1955. dren. died Oct. 30,1998 at JFK Medical Ming Qiu; two daughters, Wei stem operator from 1942-57 at South Plainfield. ", Mr. Pennington was an esti A funeral Mass was celebrat Center. He had been a warehouse Jun Villamaria of Basking Ridge the former Newark plant of the She is preceded in death by, mator with the Ryerso'n Steel ed Monday at Sacred Heart packer with RLM Corp. of East and Rose Luu of Piscataway; and General Electric Co. two sisters, Maria Garrison an<£ Co. of Jersey City before joining Church, following services at Brunswick for several months. a grandchild. Mrs. Glick was born in Sally Codomo; and two brothers. H.F. Butler Steel Fabrication. the McCriskin Home for Mr. Zhen was bom in China Another daughter, Bethani Newark and lived in Irvington John and Joseph. _ He served in the Army Corps of Funerals. and had lived most recently in Zhep Binosa, died in 1998. before moving to South Plainfield A funeral Mass was celebrated Engineers in Central America Memorial contributions may Edison. He worked for Fountain Services were held Nov. 2 at in 1993. Saturday at Sacred Heart RomaiJ. during World War II. be made to American Cancer Technologies in Somerset for five the Costello-Runyon Funeral Surviving are her husband of Catholic Church, following ser-i years before joining RLM. He attended Paul Smiths Society, New Jersey Division, Home in Metuchen. 52 years, Joseph; two sons, vices at the McCriskin Home for* College in Paul Smiths, N.Y. Mr. 846 Main St., Fords, N.J. 08863. Maureen Canary Ronald of South Plainfield and Funerals. !■ Johnny M. Scott EDISON — Maureen M. 1974. Jean E. Miscovic PISCATAWAY - Johnny M. and Brian, both of Morrow, Ga.; a McDermott Canary, 71, died Oct. Surviving are a daughter, SOUTH PLAINFIELD - Knights of Columbus Councid- Scott, 53, died Nov. 5, 1998 at stepdaughter, Stephanie Gigliotti 26, 1998 at the Meridian nursing Delia Nebus of Fords; two broth Jean E. Miscovic, 68, died Nov. 5, 6203 in South Plainfield. Muhlenberg Regional Medical of Piscataway; his mother, home in Red Bank. ers, John McDermott of Tinton 1998 at Muhlenberg Regional Surviving are her husband oC Center in Plainfield. Elizabeth of Morrow; two sisters, She had been the bookkeeper Falls and Robert McDermott of Medical Center in Plainfield. 44 years, Richard D. “Dick”; twtr, He had been with Colonial Eunice Lord of Stockbridge, Ga., at the former Drake’s Hardware Cincinnati; two grandchildren; A homemaker, she was bom in daughters, Michele o£ Wire & Cable Co. of Edison for and Pricella Epstein of Marietta, store in Metuchen before retiring. and many nieces and nephews. Elizabeth and had lived in South Dallastown, Pa., and Maryann- seven years and most recently Ga.; and a companion, Marrion Mrs. Canary was bom in the Services were held Oct. 29 at Plainfield since 1954. Barge of Bridgewater; a brother^ was its vice president of sales. Pratscher of Piscataway. Bronx, N.Y. and lived in the Flynn & Son Funeral Home Mrs. Miscovic sang in the Robert Read of Phoenix; and two- Mr. Scott was bom in Sumter, Services were held Sunday in Metuchen before moving to in Fords, followed by a funeral choir and was a member of the grandchildren. S.C., and had lived in Piscataway Fayetteville, Ga. Local arrange Edison. Mass at Our Lady of Peace Altar Rosary Society at Sacred A funeral Mass was celebrated since 1991. He served in the Air ments were by the Costello- Her husband, Roger, died in Roman Catholic Church. Heart Roman Catholic Church. Tuesday at Sacred Heart* Force. Runyon Funeral Home in She also was a member of the Church, following services at thjjy Surviving are two sons, Craig Metuchen. Helen Siwek Guglich Columbiettes associated with McCriskin Home for Funerals. - EDISON — Helen Siwek Sophie Greenemeier. Obituary policy: Guglich, 77, died Oct. 21, 1998 at Surviving are two sons, Margaret Zielinski We publish obituaries free. Pictures may also be submitted. West Hudson Hospital in Kearny. Raymond A , with whom Mrs. EDISON — Margaret lived in Newark before moving to” Send information to P.O. Box 699, Somerville, N.J. 08876 or fax to She retired in 1983 after 15 years Guglich lived, and Robert J. of Zielinski, 99, died Nov. 5,1998 at Edison in 1968. (908) 575-6683. as a seamstress and assembler Fords; a brother, Dr. Stanley J. JFK Medical Center. She had Surviving are a daughter, Rose- with the Merit Leather Co. of Siwek of Harrison and Kearny; been a homemaker and one of the Mae Elroy of Edison; a grand-., Newark. and three grandchildren. first members of the Edison child and a great-grandchild. V Mrs. Guglich lived in her A funeral Mass was celebrated Senior Citizens Club. Services were held Monday at native Newark and in Harrison Oct. 31 at Holy Cross Roman Mrs. Zielinski was born in the Koyen Funeral Home in* before moving to Edison in 1990. Catholic Church, Harrison, fol Montreal, Quebec, Canada, and Metuchen. She is preceded in death by lowing services at the Mulligan oP laces of) her husband, John; and a sister, Funeral Home in Harrison. John Fischer Jr. EDISON - John H. Fischer years as a dispatcher with Jr., 66, died Nov. 3, 1998 at his Ultimate Distribution in Edison. home. He retired in 1992 after 30 Mr. Fischer was born in Q S o i s k i j ) To place your Newark and had lived in Edison since 1958. He served in the MONUMENTS, Army during the Korean War MARKERS and was a member of T. Nulty “In Memoriam” Ad Post 471, American Legion in New Hope Baptist Church North Stelton f x i ^ AND BRONZE Iselin. 45 Hampton Street Metuchen African Methodist y fy Please call Susan at ^ PLAQUES Surviving are his wife of 44 732-549-8941 Episcopal Church “ years, Patricia Smith Fischer; Craig Avenue & E t h e l R d . • Piscataway, N.J. 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VanArsdale | | Sunday School, Care Groups 1-800-981-5640 Manager 43 West Somerset St., Raritan, N.J. 08869 November 13,1998 Review/Herald/Reporter A-11 r | Obituaries Tiller M. Spaulding SOUTH PLAINFIELD - of South Plainfield, Madine Tiller M. Spaulding, 56, died Copeland of Rahway and Catherine Palumbo Oct. 30, 1998 at Muhlenberg Cynthia Graves of Regional Medical Center in Philadelphia; her stepmother, , SOUTH PLAINFIELD - Cath Darrin; two daughters, Lisa Plainfield. Okie Roach of G retna, Va.; erine Poggioli Zanetti Palumbo, 63, Terragha and Kathy Pascucci; two She was an evangelist, mis three brothers, Joseph Roach of died Nov. 1, 1998 at Muhlenberg brothers, Joseph Poggioli and sionary and “Mother of the Somerset, Namon Roach of Regional Medical Center in Richard Pbggioli; and five grand Church” at Logos Baptist Gretna, Va. and Floyd Roach of Plainfield. children. Church in Newark. Charlotte, N.C.; three sisters, A homemaker, she was bom in A funeral Mass was celebrated Mrs. Spaulding was born in Ruth Hubbard of Portsmouth, New York City and lived in Jersey Nov. 5 at Our Lady of Mercy Roman Gretna, Va., and had lived in Va., Arlene Gregory of Gretna City before moving to South Catholic Church in Jersey City, fol South Plainfield since 1959. and Abbie Jones of Chatham, Plainfield in 1970. lowing services at the Greenville She also sang in the Logos Va.; and five grandchildren. ,, Her first husband, Albert Prank Memorial Home in Jersey City. Baptist Church choir and Funeral services were held Zanetti, is deceased. Memorial contributions may be served on the church’s Saturday at the Community s °° TRADE- Mrs. Palumbo is survived by her made to the American Heart Community Food Service Baptist Church in North 100 second husband, Thomas Jr.; a son, Association. Committee. Plainfield. Surviving are a son, Jesse Arrangements were by the 1 Roach of South Plainfield; Judkins Colonial Home in Simeon S. Abrera three daughters, Brenda Roach Plainfield. PELICAN WANTS EVERYONE TO EXPERIENCE THE NEW SOUTH PLAINFIELD - degree in civil engineering from a SHAPES IN SKIS & SNOWBOARDS, SO UNTIL NOV. 25th Simeon S. Abrera, 88, died Nov. 9, Philippine college in 1933. I 1998 at JFK Medical Center in His wife, Arsenia, died in 1969. PELICAN WILL TAKE $100.00 OFF THE PURCHASE OF ANY Edison. Surviving are a daughter, Betty T. Steven J. Perrucci 1999 ADULT SKI OR SNOWBOARD PACKAGE WHEN YOU He retired in 1975 after 35 years Razefeky of South Plainfield; three SOUTH PLAINFIELD - in 1996 through the South as a civil and mining engineer with TRADE-IN ANY OLD SKI OR SNOWBOARD GUARANTEED. sons, Arturo of Sudbuiy, Ontario, Steven J. Perrucci, 22, died Nov. Plainfield adult school. the Philippines Iron Mines Co. IDISCOUNT IS TAKEN OFF PELICAN’S EVERYDAY LOW PRICE. Canada, Cesar of Tbronto, Ontario, 8, 1998. ® Surviving are his mother, . A native of the Philippines, Mr. Canada, and Dan of Pomona, Calif; He served in the Marine Cecily LaMonda Ismaeil of Port UNBELIEVABLE BUT TRUE! Abrera settled in South Plainfield and nine grandchildren. Corps and for the past year had Jervis, N.Y.; his father, Robert J. When he immigrated to the United REMEMBER, OFFER ENDS NOV. 25th. Services were held Tuesday at been a construction delivery Jr., a sister, Andrea J., a broth States in 1975. He received a the McCriskin Home for Funerals. driver with Magagna & er, Robert N., and his paternal l Soricelli of Middlesex. grandparents, Robert J. Sr and A native of Jamesburg, Mr. Rosemary Hoffman Perrucci, all FREE LIFT TICKETS Robert P. Lanyon Perrucci lived in North Edison of South Plainfield; and his I BUY OR RENT ANY 1999 SKI OR SNOWBOARD EDISON — Robert P. Lanyon, Elks Lodge 1914 in Metuchen and before moving to South maternal grandmother, Joan 70, died Nov. 9, 1998 at the Oak Tree Presbyterian Plainfield in 1988. He attended Jannelli of Port Jervis. AND GET A FREE UNRESTRICTED LIFT TICKET Muhlenberg Regional Medical Church. Edison and South Plainfield Services were held yesterday Center in Plainfield. He had been a Surviving are his wife, Mary schools before earning his at the McCriskin Home for GOOD AT OVER A DOZEN GREAT SKI AREAS chemical engineer and for the past Hildenbrandt Lanyon; a daughter, General Equivalency Diploma Funerals. 10 years a consultant in that field. Kathleen Rittweger, and a son, MEET , A native of East Orange, he Jeffrey Harold Lanyon, both of served in the Army during the Edison; and a sister, Jean Peterson Korean War and had lived in of Bamegat. THE I Edison since 1968. Services will be 11 a.m. today at Mr. Lanyon also was a director the Costello-Runyon Funeral MOUNTAIN) of the Center School in Highland Home, 568 Middlesex Ave., Is your child caught Park. He was a member of B.P.O. Metuchen. REPS I Marguerite Zambri FREE I in a failure chain? LIFT | PISCATAWAY - Marguerite F. 1972. Your child may need help with weak Zambri, 50, died Nov. 10,1998 at St. Surviving are two sons, Michael TICKETS liter’s University Hospital in New and Vincent, both of Piscataway, a study skills or poor reading or math skills. GIVEN I Brunswick. She had been with daughter, Jennifer of Dover, Del.; and American Standard Inc for 20 years a brother, Joseph Pizzi of Millbum. He or she may be unmotivated or lack AWAY | and most recently was a supervisor A funeral Mass was celebrated confidence, despite a good I.Q. in its accounts payable department yesterday at S t Frances Cabrini AT in Piscataway. Roman Catholic Church. 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Middlesex County, 1775 Oak METUCHEN ing, 10 a.m. Cards and bridge, Thursday, Dec. 3 — Hot Tree Road: AARP Chapter 3208 12:30 p.m. Pinochle, 12:45 Wednesday, Nov. 18 — lunch, noon. Paula Landis non-members; must register meeting that day. p.m.Mah-jongg, 1 p.m. will speak about nutrition The AARP chapter will sponsor a Guided bus tour of Princeton. by Dec. 10. The Knitting and bus trip Feb. 15 for “Catch Me if Thursdays — Arts and Includes private guided tour and seniors. Cost is $1.75 for Registration is required for Crocheting Club will meet 10 You Can” at the Hunterdon Hills crafts, 10 a.m. Wood carving, members and $3 for non of Drumthwacket and lunch all programs and trips. JCC a.m. Friday, Nov. 20 at the Playhouse. Cost of $41 includes 10 a.m. in kosher dining hall at members. Dorothy K. Drwal Stelton dinner. For reservations, call members receive priority on Fridays — Line dancing, 10 Princeton University. Cost is Tuesday, Dec. 8 — “Yiddish registration. For more infor Community Center, 328 Felonese Kelley at (732) 548- a.m.; call (908) 756-1747. $35 for members and $41 for Short Stories” with Leslie mation, call (732) 494-3232. Plainfield Ave., Edison. For 2362. PISCATAWAY Bowling at Strike N’ Spare non-members. Fishbein, 10-11:30 a.m. Dec. AARP Chapter 3446 more information, call Kay Lanes, Green Brook, 1 p.m.; Tuesday, Nou. 24 — 8, 15 and 22. Cost is $12 for The AARP chapter will McCormack at (732) 548- Tri-County Senior members and $15 for non Citizens cost $5 for 3 games and shoe “Jerusalem: City of Gold,” meet 1 p.m. Monday, Nov. 16 1976. rcntiil series on Jerusalem’s past, members. at the Victorian Manor, 2863 Trips planned by the AARP The Tri-County Senior Thursday, Dec. 10 — Citizens Center is at 450 New Wednesday, Nov. 18 — Free present and future with Woodbridge Ave., Edison. chapter: movie for SENIORS ONLY at Reuben Silver, 1:30-3 p.m. Health and fitness lecture, Assemblyman Peter Barnes Sunday, Dec. 13 — Market Road, Piscataway. 9:30-10:30 a.m. Cost is $5 for Anyone 55 and older is wel General Cinema Rutgers Nov. 24, Dec. 1 and 8. Cost is Jr. and Assemblywoman Christmas Spectacular at Plaza, Somerset, 10:30 a.m. $12 for members and $15 for members and $6 for non Barbara Buono (both D-18th Radio City Music Hall. The come. Activities take place at members. the center unless otherwise Call (732) 828-8396 after 1 non-members. Dist.) will be guest speakers. bus will leave 12:30 p.m. from p.m. several days before to Tuesday, Dec. 15 — Guided noted. Call (732) 752-1142. Monday, Nov. 30 — New memberships and the Our Lady of Peace Church find out what movie will be Atlantic City trip to tour of Lincoln Center The center will be closed Nov. renewals will be accepted. annex in Fords. playing. Showboat casino. Cost is $13; (Manhattan), plus concert by Members are asked to bring March 21-April 1, 1999 — 26, Thanksgiving Day. New York Philharmonic. Cost Officers for 1998-99 are Sunday, Nov. 29 — you will receive $18 in coin. canned or packaged food for Cruise in Italy, Egypt, Israel, Christmas dinner-dance at The bus will leave the JCC is $68 for members and $75 the Middlesex County food Cyprus, Greece and Malta. Tom Lenahan, president; Eva for non-members. Dinner is Fisher, secretary; Kathleen St. Mary’s Church in 8:45 a.m. bank. April 7, 1999 — Italian Hillsborough, 1 p.m. Cost is included. Nally, treasurer; Marion Tuesday, Dec. 1 — “Readers A Christmas party will be Festival at Evergreen Dinner $24 and includes music by on the Go,” 10 a.m. This Thursday, Dec. 17 — from noon-4 p.m. Dec. 21 at Theater in Mountain Lakes. Rechowicz, Ray Obester and Hanukkah party with holiday Rose Tinsman, trustees. Peter Lieberman. For tickets, month’s book is “The the Victorian Manor. Tickets April 21, 1999 — African- call Chairwomen Mary Kidnapping of Edgardo meal and music, noon. Cost is Only members who attend must be purchased by Nov. 16 American presentation at Petroski at (732) 752-2386 or Montaro” by David Kertzer. $3 for members and $5 for and will be available at the Brownstone Dinner Theater at least three meetings prior to subsidized or free events Alice Stefanchik at (908) 665- in Paterson. 5934. 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