eporter 50 cents Candidates ready for the verdict Middlesex County voters will Party candidate MacDara go to the polls Tuesday to elect a Francis Lyden and Green Party Senator, Congressmen, a county candidate Richard Strong. surrogate, mayors and council In the 7th Congressional representatives. District, to serve a two-year For a six-year senate term term, major party candidates major party candidates running running are Democratic candi­ are Democratic candidate Frank date Tim Carden and Republican Lautenberg and Republican can­ candidate Mike Ferguson. The didate Douglas Forrester. Other other third party candidate run­ third party candidates running ning for this position is P iscataw ay for this position include Green Libertarian Party candidate Party candidate Ted Glick, Darren Young. still unbeaten Libertarian Party candidate In the 12th Congressional Elizabeth Macron, Socialist District, to serve a two-year Piscataway High’s Calvin Lamont Party candidate Gregory Pason term, the major party candidates does a tittle rejoicing alter picking GEORGE PACCIELLO/STAFF and Conservative Party candi­ running are Democratic candi­ off a pass during the unbeaten Citone instructor Joe Urso and Edison Postal Carrier Daniel Abroe stand in front of the burnt out 16- date Norman Wahner. date Rush Holt and Republican Chiefs' 39-7 triumph over Edison. unlt, Building 1 apartment structure in the Trafalgar complex to which they both heroically responded In the 6th Congressional candidate DeForest “Buster” The PHS defense hopes to come up during an early morning blaze on Oct. 25. District, to serve a two-year Soaries. Other third party candi­ with a few more big plays tonight term, major party candidates dates running for this position against a tough Old Bridge squad. running are Democratic candi­ include Libertarian Party candi­ date Frank Pallone and date Thomas Abrahams, Green They were in the right Republican candidate Ric Party candidate Carl Mayer and Medrow. Other third party candi­ NJ Conservative Party candidate dates running for this position Karen Anne Zaletel. include Libertarian Party candi­ place at the right time date Barry Allen, Human Rights See Candidates page A-2 By CHERYL ORSON Abroe, who once received a special commen­ STAFF W RITER dation for returning a wallet with $800 in it, admitted he never did anything quite like this Gas station plan EDISON — The last thing Edison Postal before. Carrier Daniel Abroe expected on his day off was “God put me in the right place at the right to deliver life-saving information. time,” said Abroe. “1 was just glad to be able to Abroe did exactly that, however, delivering help somebody." running on empty this important piece of information to rescue Another hero Wat ofT-duty Westfield Rescue workers at the scene of an early-morning apart­ Squad responder and Citrone Institute instruc­ By CHERYL ORSON fight,” Garas said. ment fire on Oct. 25. tor Joe Urso. STAFF WRITER “We are business people. We Down to earth Having previously delivered mail in the Urso had just gone out for a cigarette break want to do business with the Trafalger Apartments for 10 _____________ when he saw the smoke and PISCATAWAY — An applica­ community. If this (plan for a con­ years before being transferred to , _______ . flames coming from the apart- tion for a proposed convenience venience store) offends them or In Edison his present route, Abroe knew faOCr put me ID tne ments and dialed 911. He ordered store at North Randolphvfile and makes them feel it’s not suitable, Park honors hometown boy who there was a deaf woman in one of right place at the right cars removed from a Citrone Williams streets has been “delet­ we don’t want to offend,” said the apartments. time I was iust nlari to be parking lot, across the street from ed completely,” said American Garas. “We don’t believe in that.” went into space. See page B-1. Not hesitating to get involved, ' Was USlgiaO IOOe ^ fire to make way for rescue Petroleum Vice President Emile Garas also said the company Abroe, who was on his way to 3bl& to holp S0m6D0dy. vehicles. Garas. wants to blend in with the com­ Shop Rite when he saw smoke 1 Urso then ran across the street However, a future gas station munity it serves and “be wel­ and flames shooting from the apartments, quick­ to help assist in rescuing victims. He saw at the site is still a possibility. comed where we go.” He said his ly detoured and flagged down a police officer at stunned residents, many barefoot and in paja­ “We’ve deleted completely the company is not seeking opposi­ the scene. mas and some quite elderly being carried out in idea of a convenience store,” said tion or challenges. “I knew nobody would know she was in there,” rescue chairs, wandering around outside with no Garas, who added, “we’re work­ The news comes as a relief to said Abroe, who led rescue workers to the apart­ place to go in the frosty October air. ing on that” when asked about a residents living along this heavi­ ment. Rescuers broke down the door and roused gas station. ly trafficked intersection. the sleeping woman. Seef , page A-2 “We’re not in business to fight people. We don’t have time for a See Gm Station, page A-2 Miniature golf Ground is broken at course is coming Roosevelt to South Plainfield EDISON — Ground was bro­ Woman earns ken Monday on a new 180-bed unit for the Roosevelt Care By CHERYL ORSON ent skills and skill levels, challeng­ her crown Center in Roosevelt Park. STAFF WRITER ing all players. During the pool season, the The $20.3 million facility will A Piscataway woman finally has a SOUTH PLAINFIELD — By course will be open to pool mem­ have a 30-bed unit for memory- crown she can call her own. See next spring, duffers should have a bers only with a $2 per game fee. impaired residents and a sub­ pageA-5. newrplace to test their skill with Two to three months prior to and acute unit for patients who need the installation of a miniature golf after pool season, the course will additional rehabilitation before course by the community pool. be open to borough residents for a they return home. Recreation Director Michael fee that will be determined. The The new unit will be on the English explained the kit for the fees will go toward the mainte­ site of an annex that has been Li1 m ill 18-hole ■ custom pro-am Lomma nance of the course and the pool. tom down. Construction is sched­ Championship mini-golf course Chairman of the Recreation uled to begin this month with the costs $16,500, plus an additional Committee Councilman Raymond facility expected to open in July Get out and vote $693 to install. This wiU be paid Petrenko said what the committee 2004. for from the Recreation Trust is trying to do is continue showing Financing for the new unit is Don't forget to head to the polls through a Middlesex County next Tuesday, Nov. 5 and exercise Fund filled by PAL user fees. No what an asset the community pool taxpayer money will be used. The is and to attract more members. bond issue; the care center is your right to vote. Polls will be owned and operated by the open from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Let kit can be delivered and assem­ He said it will also give pool users bled in one day, probably in March. another activity. Middlesex County Improvement your voice be heard in local, county, Authority. state and national elecbon races. ‘TJtank God for the weight English agreed. The course is a rocrv '.said English of this funding logical extension of the outdoor To make room for the new unit p* VLs. recreational facilities available in the Barbara E. Cheung Memorial Specifically, the $16,500 kit this area, satisfying pool members Hospice has been temporarily comes with 80 junior and senior and attracting new ones as well as relocated to the care center’s putters, 144 multi-colored golf serving the community. It is also main building. The hospice will balls, 5,000 scorecards, 29 gross believed the course will further move back once the new care cem pencils, 18 score tables with pencil beautify this area as well as ter unit is open. ledges, 18 hole markers, eight tri­ putting the land to practical use. Officials from the authority, ommentary............. A-6 angular planters, all necessary Mayor Gallagher said he likes county government and Edison hardware to assemble the greens the idea, especially as it would be Township attended the ground­ ommunity Life....... B-1 and fairways, and signage includ­ available to both pool members breaking ceremony, along with ing “Low Score in Foursome Wins and borough residents. He also CHERYL ORSON/STAFF the care center’s patients, ports........................C-1 Free Game,” “1-Stroke Penalty for said he likes the fact it will be gen­ employees and families. Sand and/or Water Trap” and erating revenue with each game “This new facility has been /eekend Plus...........C-3 “Hole-in-One Bull’s Eye Wins Free played. Halloween winners designed to meet the demands of Game.” “I like it. Til probably be playing Kyle, 6, and twins Jake and Hunter, 3, Carton, are all smiles after new technologies and new inno­ ibituaries..............B-3,4 Each of the 18 holes with such there myself” said Gallagher, who taking first place in Plscataway’s PBA Halloween Parade held on vations in long-term and rehabil­ names eis “loop the loop,” “zig-zag,” added that he would also bring his Oct.