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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. 26 in Eisenhower School. The boys were flooded with con itative care planning,” said David leal Estate...... C-6,7 “play the break” and “single, dou 5-year-old grandson to the course gratulations for winning the $100 prize. See page A-2 olice Log...... C-8 ble and triple doglegs,” uses differ to introduce him to the game.

V _ A-2 Review/Herald/Reporter November 1, 2002 Hospital installs new tracking system Risht Place at ,he right time ■i- ” v Continued from panepage A-1 Indian dialects. He then opened Citrone’s About 60 victims from 16 PLAINFIELD — The emer president and site administra staff has improved dramatically. • performed; medicine or treat units were displaced by the gency department of tor. Clinicians can access Ibex ment administered; and labora doors to the victims, temporari ly installing them in the blaze. Muhlenberg Regional Medical “Physicians and nurses are from any computer in the hospi tory results. The system also The managers of Trafalgar Center is the first in New Jersey able to input information into a tal, including the 10 mobile bed provides “nursing and physician school’s cafeteria. Like Abroe, Urso said he was just doing Gardens have since made to install Ibex, a comprehensive patient’s chart directly at the side units in the emergency notes” for free text entry. arrangements for most of the tracking system that enables bedside, eliminating the chance department. These freestanding Through a historical database what he could. “We always try to be a good victims to be housed in vacant clinicians to create and access for potential mistakes,” she said. units, which run on 12-hour bat Ibex can display records from a apartments in the complex. online patient charts. “The clinicians are also afforded teries and can be rolled around, patient’s previous visits to the neighbor,” said Urso stating any facility such as his would have No injuries to residents or Using Ibex, nurses and physi more time to spend with the offer the added advantage of Muhlenberg emergency room. rescue workers were reported cians can complete charts in real patient.” increased patient-clinician time. When patients are discharged done the same in similar cir cumstances, during fire. time at the point of care, auto Ibex provides immediate By creating electronic charts at from the emergency room their Cause of the fire, which matically posting information to access to electronic patient bedside, nurses and physicians charts are automatically down Citrone also provided needed translators, including a student started in a bedroom, has not patient records. charts, alleviating the search for eliminate manual documenta loaded to the medical records who knew sign language and an been determined, but it is not The Plainfield hospital is a paper records. The Ibex system tion and can instead spend this database. instructor who spoke Asian considered suspicious. division of Edison-based Solaris records the exact time a patient time with patients. Patients go home with a Health System. is assessed and allows for more Ibex features custom- printed copy of their records, “Adding the Ibex system to than one clinician to review a designed templates that reduce including follow-up instructions our emergency department is a chart at any given moment. statistical errors by enabling in English or Spanish. If a Gas station plan on empty big step as we strive to continu Because Ibex has linked docu clinicians to instantly record patient is admitted to the hospi Continued from page A-1 ther said the property, in a resi- ally improve on quality and safe mentation from nurses, physi data, including patient com tal, subsequent caregivers can dentially zoned area, should have Tracy Abate, a resident of ty for our patients,” said Nancy cians and patient care techni plaints; assessment of body easily access, review and add to a residential look and feel to it. Williams Street, Middlesex, said Fiamingo, the hospital’s vice cians, communication among the parts; vital signs; procedures the chart. Fred Sapchin, a North she hoped the corner would never Randolphville Road resident, be developed. said, he, too, would like to see Candidates ready for the verdict “Well that’s good news, though something positive done with the I was hoping to get rid of the gas property. Continued from page A-1 dates running for this office three-year borough council seats Brian Farrell. In ward no. 2 new station altogether,” said Abate, “It’s an eyesore. Would be nice term, the major party candidates include Green Party candidate the candidates running are comer Democratic candidate who is known as the “Traffic if Gehlings Greenhouse, (behind running are Democratic candi Pat Henry Faulkner, Pro Life Democratic candidates Elsie Loretta Keimel is running Light Lady” for her support of a the property), could get it,” said date Robert Menendez and Conservative Party candidate Foster-Dublin and Carolyn against newcomer Republican light at the intersection. “That’s Sapchin. “I would still not like to Republican candidate James Dick Hester, Politicians Are Timmons. There are no candidate Andrew Ward. In ward not the place for it (a gas sta have a gas station there.” Geron. Other third party candi- Crooks Party candidate Herbert Republican or third party chal no. 3 Democratic incumbent tion),” she said. Sapchin also agreed the prop Shaw and American Party candi lengers. Councilman Steven Cahn is run Abate said the property, which erty should be used for the com date Esmat Zaklama. Also in this borough for a one- ning against newcomer is owned by Cumberland Farms, munity, preferably a gated and For a five-year term for coun year Democratic candidate Gary Republican candidate Charles should either be preserved as locked park like Gramercy Park r - | SOUTH PLAMHELD ty surrogate candidates running Minkoff is seeking office. Again, Edwards. In ward no. 4 incum open space or used for a commu in New York City for residents’ are Democratic candidate Kevin there are no Republican or third bent Democratic candidate nity-oriented purpose. She fur use only. I he Reporter Hoagland and Republican Party party challengers. Councilman James Stewart is A Penn Jersey Advance, Inc. newspaper candidate John Krenzel. There In Metuchen, for two, three- running against newcomer NJN Publishing ©2002 are no third party candidates year borough council seats the Republican candidate Clara Ground is broken at Roosevelt running for this office. candidates running are Halper. The Reporter (U.S.P.S. 607-160) is For two, three-year terms for Democratic candidates Thomas In South Plainfield for a four- Continued from page A-1 pendent living. county freeholder seats the can Vahalla and Marion Price and year term for mayor the candi published every Friday by NJN Crabiel, chairman of the county “Together these two facilities Publishing, PO Box 693, Piscataway, didates running are Democratic the Republican candidates are dates are Democratic Party can will continue to offer the best candidates David Crabiel and Lewis Levy and Andrea didate and incumbent Mayor Board of Chosen Freeholders. NJ 08855 (908) 575-6660. Second The unit, he said, “will allow nursing care in Central New Camille Fernicola and Swykowski. Daniel Gallagher and class postage paid at Piscataway. us to deliver services more effec Jersey,” the freeholder director Republican candidates Robert In Piscataway for four, four- Republican challenger “Jake” POSTMASTER: Send address tively and greatly enhance the said. Craig and Jospeh Paone. Again, year seats on the township coun Cataldo. changes to NJN Publishing, quality of life” of the care center’s Crabiel added that all current there are no third party candi- cil in four wards there numerous For two, two-year borough Fulfillment Office, PO Box 699, patients. patients in the care center “are ates seeking these positions. candidates seeking office. In council seats the candidates are Somerville, NJ 08876. Subscription “Once this construction is guaranteed a place'” when the There are no local races in ward no. 1 incumbent rates $25 per year in Middlesex Democratic incumbent candi completed, the historic portion of new facility is opened. Edison township this year. There County. $30 per year out of state. Democratic candidate and dates Edward Kubala and the main building will undergo The new unit measures 97,500 are contested races in other To subscribe call: Council President Mark James Vokral and Republican renovation and modernization,” square feet and is designed by 1-800-300-9321. towns and boroughs though. Hardenburg is running against challengers Marjorie Reedy and Crabiel said. “It will ultimately Nadaskay Kopelson, a In Highland Park for two, newcomer Republican candidate Geoff Champion. provide space for 165 additional Morristown architectural firm. residents and will include 45 Gilbane Building Co. of comprehensive care.beds for peo Lawrenceville is the project man ple who do need nursing care ager and Pavco Inc. of Rahway is (yet) are capable of more inde the contractor. Totally Free

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J S P ? ™ ;'■■■ :V" ' .. r&'Y; -v ■ ;v,Y>Y '. • . November 1,2002 Revlew/Herald/Reporter -X 3 Death in South Plainfield trailer under investigation By CHERYL ORSON said he was sick but refused to for two weeks to five months, S T A F F W R IT E R go to a doctor. according to the police report. Trailer mates James Bates, Stephen Fugat, manager of SOUTH PLAINFIELD — Louis Lukashonak and Ivy Able Storage & Moving, said the Thomas Constance, a 49-year- Smith said the victim was firm does not allow anyone to old employee, was found dead employed by Able Moving & sleep in the trailers. Oct. 23 in a moving van trailer Storage and had been living in If he discovered anyone in where he and other employees the trailer with them for one the trailers, Fugat said, he had apparently been living at month. They also said the victim would have them arrested. Able Moving & Storage on was sick, coughing a lot and “That’s not a place to be or Hamilton Boulevard. vomiting. sleep,” he said. The death is prompting a According to the police Fugat said he was told number of questions. report, they said they thought Constance had collapsed in the Police responded to a report the victim was sleeping. parking lot and was taken to the of a man having a nose bleed. Police said the death is not trailer. The victim was found inside a suspicious and does not present Construction/Zoning Officer North American Vans trailer a public health concern. There John Pabst said it is illegal to lying face down on the floor with were no signs of foul play or con live in a storage trailer. The his head on a pillow and his flicting statements from wit investigation is continuing. body covered in blankets. There nesses. was a large amount of blood on Preliminary autopsy results the floor. issued by the Union County The victim had no pulse. The Medical Examiner’s Office, rescue squad and Mercy 6 were reveal the victim died a natural called. The victim was taken to death with the exact cause GEORGE PACCIELLO/STAFF Muhlenberg Regional Medical being related to chronic alco Center where he was pro holism. nounced dead. The man was The trailermates said they A farewell to Millie identified by his mother who had been living in the trailer St. Francis Cathedral School crossing guard Carmella “Millie" Mascola is retiring this month after 20 years of helping generations of students cross the street in Metuchen. George named branch manager SOUTH PLAINFIELD — The banker lives in South John W. George has joined Plainfield and holds a bachelor’s Landmark smokestacks coming down Columbia "Bank as the manager degree in economics from the of its Oak Tree Avenue branch. Virginia Military Institute. By CHERYL ORSON dent laboratory Emilcott Raritan River, are long over. The He previously was an officer of George and his wife, Janet, STAFF WRITER Associates of Chatham found new research and development Hudson United Bank: vice presi- have two children. only non-hazardous substances facilities replacing these plants dent/director of training and Columbia Bank has its main PISCATAWAY - Two smoke consistent with the burning of are all constructed to resemble development, vice office in Fair Lawn and 34 stacks, including the landmark coal and fuel oil. They also said college campuses. president/branch administrator, branches throughout New Jersey. Bakelite smokestack, are to come Dow will control any dust gener “Anytime you can take some assistant vice president/branch dow^ by the New Year. Both the ated during the dismantling by thing that was ugly looking and manager. shorter 175-foot stack built in using a water spray system. beautify it and create jobs and George began his career with 1930 and the taller 225-foot By New Year’s what were once maintain the ratable basis, it’s the former First Atlantic Savings c u * m Bakelite stack built in 1940, will bricks making up the towering good for the town,” said Wahler, & Loan Association and the for be dismantled brick-by-brick smokestacks will be carted off to who admitted “it’s going to be sad mer Savings Bank of Central from the top down. the Edgeboro Landfill in Edison. to see the smokestacks go.” Jersey. o f v / f f is a t/mnfto /

H o m f N e w s TIu b u n e THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2002 O p i n i o n Gallagher deserves nod

South Plainfield’s mayoral race is first and go” philosophy. This year was the third in foremost a referendum on municipal the last five that the municipal-tax rate did spending and taxes. By that measure. Mayor not change, and South Plainfield’s rate is Daniel Gallagher is an easy choice for a fourth lowest in Middlesex County. fourth term in office. Republican challenger Gallagher has also eliminated the borough Anthony Cataldo has blamed Gallagher, a health board and engineering department Democrat, for driving up local taxes 89 because county or private services can percent since the mayor took office in 1995. perform those tasks just as well but less But in an editorial board meeting with the expensively. All told, the mayor’s fiscal plan Home News Tribune on Tuesday, Cataldo is on track to yield budget surpluses again in conceded his calculations go back to 1993, four years - no small feat. Gallagher has a the final year of Republican control of the clear grasp of the borough’s future needs. Borough council, and two years before While Cataldo would like to open a road Gallagher took office in his second over the railroad tracks to bring in more go-around in the job. The figure for the motorists. Gallagher wants just the opposite; municipal tax increase during Gallagher’s a pedestrian friendly and less congested TheH eight-year tenure is really 63%. That may commercial center. The mayor would push sound high, but it includes repayment on S10 “traffic to the side” into a new parking lot off million borrowed in the final year of Repub Hamilton Boulevard and create a foot bridge rr • lican leadership to change the borough from over the railroad tracks to the downtown a calendar to a fiscal-year operation; the and a farmer’s market that is on the way. $565,000 annual payments on the bond His plan not only creates a more alluring III began in 1995 and inflate the mayor’s tax commercial atmosphere, it is safer. Galla mine i record through no fault of his own. In truth, gher’s savvy and financial smarts earn him Gallagher has put his thumb down on another term. municipal coffers with a steady “pay as you A Gallagher Kubala & Vokral

Paid for by the South Plainfield Democratic Organization • Kathy Thomas, Treasurer November 1,2002 Review/Herald/Repdk’ter Edison Heritage Month closes with a celebration of diversity EDISON — The township demonstrates that regardless of Praful Raja, a member of the ends Edison Heritage Month the differences in our cultural BAPS Temple (Hindu). BAPS with a closing ceremony 7 p.m. origins and our faith traditions, stands for “Bochasanwasi tomorrow at Herbert Hoover above all, we are all Aksharpurushottam Middle School, 174 Jackson Americans,” he said. Swaminarayan Mandir.” Ave. Five religious leaders will Mohamed Abu Bakr Hanift, This free program brings to a speak about the way their reli imam of the Muslim Center of close a month-long observance gions have been practiced in Middlesex County. of township history. Mayor Edison over the years: Music is from the Edison George A. Spadoro is among Rev. Kathleen Tice, pastor of High School a capella choir as those scheduled to attend. the Stelton Baptist Church on well as soloists. “The past month has been Plainfield Avenue. , For more information, phone about highlighting and cele Rev. George Farrell, pastor of Durand at (732) 321-0045. brating Edison’s past and pre St. Matthew’s Roman Catholic Edison Heritage Month is sent,” said Ian Durand, co- Church on Seymour Avenue. funded in part by the Middlesex chairman of the organizing Marvin Rosenblum, a found County Cultural & Heritage committee. ing member of Temple Emanu- Commission and the New “This closing ceremony E1 (Jewish) on-James Street. Jersey Historical Commission. Area students are in art exhibit EDISON — A total of 25 stu Avenue campus of Middlesex School; Allison Doatch, Edison dents are represented in the County College. A reception with High School; Jennifer Lee, John annual exhibit of the Middlesex the student artists and writers is P. Stevens High School; Kristen County Arts High School and at noon Sunday, Nov. 24. Lepore, Adrian Lazaro, Phyllis Arts Middle School. Participating in this year’s Ma, Rebecca Melega, Justine The exhibit can be seen Nov. exhibit: Mertz, Elizabeth Santana and 1-Dec. 2 in the Presidential Visual arts — Adrian Lauren Westenhiser. Gallery on the Woodbridge Coleman, Highland Park High Art photography — Janine Toro, Edison High School; Mariana Duran, Jillian Hoban, Stephanie Myers and Heather Walker. R ichard B. Creative writing — Jessica Farris, Metuchen High School; K wiatkowski, D.D.S. Srivani Rachakonda, Edgar PHOTOS BY MELISSA ANDERSON, ALICIA DEC School, Metuchen; Hannah is pleased to announce Ehrlich, Steven Higashide, Bethany Housman, Amanda Only a test the addition of Muench, Melissa Nevid, Becki A South Plainfield firefighter attends to a victim during a disaster drill for the borough's volunteer emer gency services held at South Plainfield High School on Sunday (above). Volunteers cut through col Brian R. Nisson, Kathryn Retkwa and Jenny Tsay. lapsed bleachers during the drill (below). K wiatkow ski, D.D.S. Gallery hours are 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday through Friday. to his family practice The gallery will be closed Thursday, Nov. 28, Thanksgiving xquisite wiss ade Day, and Friday, Nov. 29. E S -M For information on the Arts N atural Looking Crowns for High School and Arts Middle the Discriminating Few School, phone (732) 249-5151. Using Internationally Renowned Swiss & Qcman Ceramists Craft show SOUTH PLAINFIELD — 27 Years of a Quality-Oriented Practice The South Plainfield^ High Catering to an Extraordinarily Caring Service School Music Boosters sponsor a craft show and bake sale 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 2 in 322 Greenbrook Rd., the SPHS cafeteria on Lake Street. f | Green Brook • 732-356-7171 Local boutiques and vendors A 9 uiuw.drludentalurt.com plan to sell brand-name craft items. For more information-, phone (908) 791-0294. Beat the cold this winter with a new gas furnace!

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Tiger Marching Band of South Senior Center Nikolof, the* daughter of PISCATAWAY — Though it Michael and Catherine Parella, Plainfield High School has quali The fall bazaar for the Senior Citizens Club is 9 a.m.- was Los Angeles, not Atlantic directly credited her years in fied for a regional band champi 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 16 at the Senior Citizens Center, City, and a different tune was Piscataway High School from onship this month. 700 Buena Vista Ave., off Hoes Lane behind Kennedy played as she took her walk which she graduated in 1989, The SPHS ensemble moved into Library. Spaces are $20 and include a 6-foot table. down the aisle, for Piscataway particularly her experience in the top 20 in regional ‘Tournament of Bands” rankings after placing native and long-time pageant the Superchiefs Marching Band Vendors are wanted; phone Anna at (732) 463-7813. second in its division Sunday at contestant Kelly Nikolof, it was as a drum major,.with her win A trip ^is planned Dec. 23 for “A Playhouse East Brunswick High School. A tro Christmas” at Hunterdon Hills Playhouse. Cost of her crowning achievement. ning attitude. In July, during a national phy for best music in Group III $53.50 includes a full-course dinner. Registration is “It gave me confidence,” said went to the Tiger Marching Band competition held in California, Nikolof stating she had previ required; phone (732) 562-1133. Nikolof beat out 19 other as well. ously attended parochial ■ South Plainfield is now eligible women to be crowned Mrs. New schools but ironically found her Jersey United Nation, 2002. to compete against bands from Metuchen true calling in the public school New Jersey, Pennsylvania and “I thought finally,” said system. Delaware in a regional champi AARP Chapter 3208 Nikolof, a pageant contestant In advising future pageant The chapter holds its holiday luncheon 12:30 p.m. onship Sunday, Nov. 10, in since age 16 who never got to participants Nikolof said “just Scranton, Pa. Dec. 9 at the Victorian Manor, 2863 Woodbridge Ave., take home a crown, until now. enjoy it, make it the most fun The Tiger Marching Band Edison. Cost of $20 includes a choice of entree (fried “Then I thought, 1 can’t wait to you’ve ever had,” as contestants earned its highest score to date, chicken, beef stroganoff, eggplant Parmigiana, penne call them (her husband and two never know when their own 85.5, in East Brunswick, according pasta, kielbasi)..For full information, phone (732) 549- young sons),” as she was alone crowning achievement might to a release from the SPHS Music 3219 by Friday, Nov. 15. No tickets will be sold at the all the way across the nation in come. Boosters. door. her winning moment. Her husband Stefan is a for This year's SPHS band show Not only did she win the mer Formula Four car race. includes three musical numbers A theater trip is planned Feb. 27 for “Cowboy Cafe” crown, Nikolof also won the at the Hunterdon Hills Playhouse. Cost of $51 includes When she came home from from T he Civil War”: “By the title Mrs. Congeniality. She jCalifornia with the crown, she Sword, Sons of Dixie,” “How Many round-trip bus, a choice of entree, all taxes and tips. described the whole experience discovered he had broken his Devils?” and “For the Glory.” The Tickets must be purchased by Jan. 1. For full informa as simply “wonderful.” collarbone in an dirt bike acci band is under the direction of Mark tion, phone Miriam Dingle at (732) 548-9395. “It’s not about winning, it’s dent. KELLY NIKOLOF Tweed and Kathv Betrocelli. about what you take away with Highland Park you,” she said of the competi tion stating it made for memo- OAK TREE DISCOUNT WINES a SPIRITS Senior/Youth Center Activities are in the Senior/Youth Center, 220 S. f t 902 Oak TVee Rd., South Plainfield Sixth Ave., unless otherwise indicated. For registration n j l o t t e r y 908-561-0051 (across from A&P Shopping Center) where it is required, phone (732) 819-0052. The sched Library hours ule: Blackstone Monday — Body Recall (at Reformed Church), 8:30 EDISON — Revised week Merlot and 9:30 a.m. Sewing/knitting, 9 a.m. Exercise with end ‘ hours for the Clara Irene, 11 a.m. Beginners bridge, 1:30 p.m. Barton Branch of the Edison 8 " 768 ML Tuesday — English, 9:30 a.m. Woodcarving, 10 a.m. Free Public Library are now Chorus, 10 a.m. Bridge, cards and mahjongg, 1 p.m. in effect. The branch library at 141 Bingo, 1:15 p.m. Hoover Ave. will be open 9 Wednesday — Body Recall (at Reformed Church), a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday as of 8:30 and 9:30 a.m. Conversational English, 10:30 a.m. this weekend. Thursday — Healthy Bones, 9:30 a.m. Rockettes rehearsal, 1 p.m.

Friday — Bocfy Recall (at Reformed Church), 8:30 Andre Brut or Extra Dry Vella Chat Air Conditioning A Heating By Champagne 750 Ml

Jersey Boy Do not forget Veterans Day It is very appropriate that Veterans Day often follows M ike D eak {/ Election Day by only a few days. The conjunction of these two important dates on our national calendar should be a reminder to all Americans Memories that the rights we enjoy in this country have been defend ed over the centuries by men and women in uniform. From the birth of the United States to the 21st century, of a former citizens have selflessly served in all branches of the mili tary to protect our precious freedom. They have been will ing to place their lives on the line so that democracy can pro moper flourish. The one thing I miss about Their contributions, however, are often overlooked, espe being young is not having permis cially in a culture where cynicism had become so prevalent sion to mope. prior to the horrendous events of Sept. 11. That’s disgrace When you’re in your late teens ful; too many of us have taken our freedoms for granted or early 20s, you’re expected to without remembering that thousands upon thousands of mope. It’s part of the maturation our fellow 'citizens have sacrificed their lives so that they process, like acne. It’s the time of we can continue to live in the land of the free. your life when the chemicals Throughout the country there will be ceremonies secreted by the part of your brain Sunday morning to honor those who have served our coun called the Modula Seattle causes try. The ceremonies are set for the 11th hour of the 11th you to revel in existential disdain. day of the 11th month, the moment when what was sup- < Because I fancied myself an artistic type, I was a great moper posed to be The War to End All Wars ended in Europe in at my college, Johns Hopkins, 1918. which is known for its classic The ceremonies are solemn occasions which are, unfor intramural mope competitions. tunately, sparsely attended. Sometimes only a handful of Unlike my classmates who people show up for the ceremonies. feverishly competed for spots in Our veterans deserve better. They deserve a demonstra medical or law school, I tried to tion of how much we are in debt to their heroic service. restore moping to a high art form They deserve our respect and our thanks. by writing lengthy essays in the For all of us, however, Sunday is a day to remember the college newspaper about the joys heroic acts of our fellow citizens and salute what they have of moping. The essays were popu done for our country. Parents should consider taking their lar because they gave the so- called “throats” (what is the com children to a local observance of/Veterans Day for an indeli Letters to the editor parable slang these days?) the ble moral and history lesson. The rest of us, if we can not vicarious thrills into the moper attend these ceremonies, should say a silent prayer of culture, where you placed your thanks at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month self above the rigorous demands for what veterans have done for us. And it is also a time Democrat slate is the right choice of the academic world and when we say a payer for the safe return of our soldiers now instead retreated to a world of fighting a war literally on the other side of the world. To The Editor: and preserving our space, as well as containing to television reruns and long We must also look beyond Veterans Day for other ways Piscataway Township has a very diverse popula improve our roadways while providing the highest mournful conversations with fel in which we can honor those who served in the military. We tion of 50,482 residents and has an annual budget standards of municipal services to residents. They low mopers, of $35 million. have also pledged to enhance the programs for our Do not confuse moping with must press our elected representatives in Washington for senior citizens and the recreation programs for our more funding so-that veterans hospitals and other health This demands' that any individual willing to ded depression. Depression is a clini icate their time and talent to elected office must children. cal disease; moping is a rational programs are adequately funded; too many veterans hospi have the education, skills, dedication and, most They are truly dedicated to the well-being and way of life. (I was bom too soon to tals throughout the United States have suffered from importantly, the experience that will allow them to quality of life for all of our citizens. We enthusiasti have Ethan Hawke as a role neglect and poor funding. Our veterans deserve no less. insure that the quality of life for all our residents cally endorse these four outstanding candidates for model.) People who mope do not remains their highest priority the Township Council and ask that you consider engage in self-destructive behav The Democratic candidates, Mark Hardenburg, casting your vote for them on Nov. 5 on Column A. ior, like drinking or taking drugs; Ward 1, Loretta Kietnel, Ward 2, Steve Cahn, Ward BOB SMITH we mopers engage in self-maul- Take down •3 and Jim Stewart, Ward 4 have all the required Senator, 17th District gent behavior, like endless attributes. In their chosen professions, business, Piscataway debates whether Kierkegaard education, law and technology all four candidates BRIAN C. WAHLER would have liked Bachman- those darn signs have outstanding professional careers. Mayor of Piscataway Tumer Overdrive or writing The As elected officials these candidates will contin TED LIGHT Great American Novel about a Every year candidates throughout New Jersey promise ue to work tirelessly and effectively to keep the Seaside Park young college* student from a municipal tax rate stable and as low as possible. Messrs. Smith and Light are former mayors of small Central* Jersey town who they will do whatever they can to preserve our environ They are dedicated to protecting our environment Piscataway. ment. becomes the savage lover of Ayn This year, after Election Day, candidates can put their Rand’s niece. Mopers. have very little social promises into action by removing their annoying political life, except for communal whining signs as soon as possible. Mayor proud of his track record and complaining. Sometimes These signs sprout like weeds after Labor Day and they mopers of the opposite sex come continue to multiply until Election Day. To The Editor: respectively, this year. together in a tortured relation We know, of no scientific study of how effective these First, let me thank you for giving me the oppor We have improved all of our parks and Putnam ship marked by desultory passion signs are. But we do know these signs are a blight on our tunity and honor to serve as your mayor. Park will soon have a jogging trail, restroom facili and long, uncomfortable silences landscape. The last nine years have not been easy for me; ties and a soccer field. in which neither one dares to And the sooner they are gone, the better we will be. the tremendous debt left by the previous We have repaved 117 borough roads and for the speak of any emotions that Republican administration, the lack of action on third time there will be no municipal tax increase refused to be stirred. If you dare senior housing, senior recreation, on the PAL, Fire for 2002-03. South Plainfield now has the fourth fantasize about the future of the Department, Rescue Squad, our parks and many lowest tax in Middlesex County. relationship, your ideal is reading roads needing repair when the new Democratic Our budget is sound, using no one-time revenues Kafka - in separate books of majority took office on Jan. 1, 1994. to balance it. I am proud to say that there will be no course — in a dark, damp coffee! Send us your news On behalf of our Democratic administration I am municipal tax increase again next year. house on a rainy January day in very pleased to report to you on the progress we, We have continued to acquire land to dedicate Prague. The relationship lapses The Review-Herald-Reporter is here to serve you. The together, have made since we took office. for open space. We are now close to 100 acres and in and out of activity and eventu following information should help you see your ideas and Our debt service, repaying borrowed money has we will continue this project. ally it sputters to a close with a community news in print: decreased by almost $10 million. Again, I am very proud of the opportunity you faint and sweet trace of wistful Michael Deak is editor. Please call him at (908) 575- Our 100 units of affordable senior housing are have given me. I have always strived to work with ness that often signals the end of 6685 with story suggestions, questions or comments. Our fully occupied for the first time ever in South professionalism and dedication. I want to continue The Grand Mope. Plainfield. my service to you. I respectfully ask for your vote of fax number is (908) 575-6683. To send us your news, our I remember my mopes with H Our state-of-the-art senior recreation center is support for myself, Ed Kubala and Jim Vokral on great deal of fondness. They were address is: P.O. Box 699, Somerville, N.J. 08876. Our email open and being enjoyed by our seniors every day. Nov. 5. times when The Mope Muse guid address is [email protected]. The newsroom Our PAL has been doubled in size to meet the Thank you and looking forward to our continued ed my hand across electric type is at 44 Veterans Memorial Drive East, Somerville, and is growing recreation demands of our residents. success. writer keys to compose audacious open weekdays 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Our volunteer Fire Department and volunteer DANIEL J. GALLAGHER sentences and sentiments I would Rescue Squad received a new truck and ambulance, Mayor of South Plainfield never dare to express today. When I’m forced to confront the growing pile of papers at home, inevitably r-|—| T X SOUTH PLAINFIELD I find one of those moper essays Dems offer experience, leadership and though I may be embar rassed by some of the content, I I he Reporter To The Editor: Our Senior Citizen Center, with 5,000 registered am impressed by the foolish As a longtime proud Piscataway resident I fully seniors, is second to none in the state of New Jersey courage that propelled me to endorse the Democratic candidacies of Mark for the programs and activities that take place NJN Publishing © 2002 reveal the withered soul of the Hardenburg, Steve Cahn and Jim Stewart as well there on a daily basis. It has also been my experi moper. A Penn Jersey Advance, Inc. Newspaper as Loretta Kiemel for Piscataway’s four ward coun ence that should a situation occur that needs a I remember being intensely cil seats. reply from a councilman you can always count on happy when I wrote the darkest Publisher Rosemarie Maio 908-575-6664 Piscataway is very fortunate to have leadership getting a prompt response. passages about the minutiae of a Executive Editor Michael Deak 908-575-6685 that has worked tirelessly during this national eco These candidates are individuals who are dedi moper’s life. It was a young Sports Editor Allan Conover 908-575-6689 nomic downtown in order to keep our municipal cated not only to their ward constituents but also to writer’s Catch -22.1 couldn’t write taxes as low as possible. I have many friends in every person in our community. After all, they live Advertising Director Carol Hladun 908-575-6734 unless I was moping, but the act other towns and they are amazed at the services here too, and what affects you and your family Telecenter Manager Carol Glazer 610-258-5936 of writing roused me out of the that Piscataway offers to their residents. Very few affects their families as well. Experience and lead mope. To this day, I sometimes of them have free curbside pickup by appointment ership counts and Piscataway is most fortunate to fear, the torrent of creativity still service, free bags for leaf collecting and so many have candidates with both. starts with just a drip of mope, j) outstanding recreation programs, all free, for chil STEVE GIORDANO But now, more than halfway dren of all ages. Piscataway through my actuary-predicted 44 Veterans Memorial Drive East, Somerville, !SJ 08876 life, I can not afford to mope. Pres,deni...... Thomas H. Krekel...... 908-782-4747 Ext 640 There are responsibilities to fulfill Senior V.P. Operations ...... Joseph Gioioso ...... 908-575-6759 and bills to be paid. Moping is no Missing film needed for centennial longer acceptable once you leave Vice President Advertising Rosemarie Maio ...... 908-575-6664 college; once you get that degree, Controller...... Margaret M. Gerke ...... 908-782-4747 Ext 676 ^ To The Editor: I am writing about this now because the parish you are not permitted to ponder production Manager ...... Linda Zetterberg 908-575-6710 In November 1965, for the dedication of the new will be getting things together for the parish’s 100th the meaning of life or wonder why Church of the Sacred Heart in South Plainfield, I shot anniversary. If we can get this film back, and it is in Europeans eat with forks in their two 25-foot rolls of 8mm movie film. 1 covered the pro good condition, we could have it put on videotape for left hands. The business of life — The Reporter (ILSM 607-160) is published every Friday by NJN Publishing PO Box 693, Piscauway, NJ 08855 cession of the clergy from the rectory to the church general viewing. and, yes, it is a business — does (903) 575-666O. Second class postage paid atfbcaiaway. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to NJN Publishing and all through the ceremony. Later I put the two If the reader has any information about this film not allow you the time and energy Fulfillment Office, PO Box 699, Somerville, NJ 08876 Subscription rates $25 per year in Middlesex County. $30 per rolls together as one film. It was kept in a 250-foot they may call me at (908) 756-9654. We then can year out of slate. To subscribe call 1-800-300-9321. to uncover the secret meaning of gray film can with “Dedication” written on the lid. I arrange for me to pick it up. Any help in this matter life in “Leave it to Beaver” reruns. Circulation: 1-800-300-9321 ■ New s: 908-575-6687 loaned it to someone for a presentation at a meeting would be appreciated. That’s why, on my next vacaj Advertising: 908-575-6660 ■ Classified: 1-800-559-9495 of some group. I never got it back. I have lost the sign- WILLIAM TUTHILL tion, Tm going to Club Mope for a! out card for the person who borrowed the film. South Plainfield week. Just for old time’s sake. I November 1, 2002 Review/He ra Id/R sport e r A-7 Letters to the editor Mayor accepts candidate’s apology To the Editor: duced two podiums and deposited them at the Justices’ decision was outrageous On Saturday October 19,2002 Metuchen held its intersection of Main and Hillside Avenue. Mr. 39th annual country fair. This event was twice post Forrester then proceeded to “debate” Mr. To The Editor: appalled by the act of the justices that they are poned due to predictions of poor weather and actu Lautenberg directly in the middle of the children’s Only in New Jersey could events take shape now working together for the first time behind al poor weather. Therefore many members of the “street stage”, thus disrupting their performances that would change the course of two political Forrester as one. community were anxious to see the fair held and to the dismay of the children and onlookers. parties in one fell swoop. The New Jersey As they say, let the games begin. As a senior these included many children’s groups that tradi Mr. Forrester later apologized for his behavior, Supreme Court in its infinite stupidity saw fit to citizen I can’t believe that anyone 78 years old tionally perform at the intersection of Mam Street saying to me that, he was once a mayor and knows rewrite election laws which have stood for over should be running for U.S. Senate, Strom and Hillside Avenue. the difficult situation he placed me in when I had to 50 years. Thurmond notwithstanding. Lautenberg had his However, this Saturday for the first time in my intervene and ask him to move his podiums and I say both political parties because the state day in the sun and failed to represent the state of memory, the fair was marred by a partisan event staged debate. I accept his apology. But I would also Democrats will never again feel safe backing sit New Jersey. We were 50th in return of dollars to staged by the campaign of U.S. Senate candidate ask him to alter his campaign tactics and not dis ting elected officials. If they had any ethical the state while he represented us in the Senate Douglas Forrester. Mr. Forrester’s campaign was rupt another street fair in the coming weeks as he standards at all they would never have allowed for 18 years. He did nothing which can be point apparently stalking Democratic Senate candidate disrupted Metuchen’s. Torricelli to run for re-election. They and every ed to as leadership, let alone something worthy of Frank Lautenberg and when Mr.' Lautenberg ED O'BRIEN one else in New Jersey knew that “The Torch” the honor of representing New Jersey again. appeared at the fair to do the traditional “meet and Mayor was corrupt to the core but their greediness Just in case someone missed it, the Ntw greet” with fair goers, Mr. Forrester’s campaign pro M etuchen would not allow them to take on a proven Jersey Supreme Court should be impeached for fundraiser. No one even talked about Torricelli’s failure to perform their sworn duties. Their role treasonous act in releasing detail about CIA is to rule on the validity of laws, not to write operatives which led to the death of at least one them or as in this case to rewrite election laws PBA endorses Democratic slate of our brave undercover people. The U.S. Senate which have stood the test of 50 years. To the Editor: seen eye to eye, Dan Gallagher, Ed Kubala and Jim should have tried him for treason, convicted him I am voting for Forrester because he is the and sentenced him to death by firing squad. On behalf of South Plainfield PBA Local 100, it Vokral have always been honest and sincere in only candidate standing who won a primary elec is my privilege to announce our endorsement and their efforts to provide a safe and thriving environ That is the proper course for traitors, sitting tion fair and square and I urge everyone to do the senators or not. support for Mayor Dan Gallagher, Councilmen Ed ment to the citizens of South Plainfield through same. Democrats, independents and certainly Kubala, and Jim Vokral. their unwavering support of the men and woman of The New Jersey Supreme Court also did some every Republican should get behind Forrester so thing totally unintended for the Republicans. It Historically, it has been the position of this Local the emergency services of this town. They have that New Jersey will not be the laughingstock of to abstain from the political arena, refraining from always stood by their word and exhibited integrity gave a uniting point to the GOP. Their candidate the nation. expressing our endorsements for candidates. beyond reproach. Forrester was not the qiost popular candidate ROBERT A. BROWN ever elected in a primary. Republicans are so However, we have come to realize by not sharing It is our belief that on Nov 5 , Gallagher, Kubala Edison our experiences with these candidates would be a & Vokral are the right choice for the Borough of disservice to the community in which we serve. South Plainfield. As PBA President since 1996, I have had the JIM FORAN SP Democrats seek voters’ support occasion to work closely with these men on many President issues over the years. While we have not always PBA Local 100 To The Editor: Middlesex County freeholders and soccer fields, a As you know, I am running for re-election to jogging trail and comfort facilities'have all been the Borough Council in South Plainfield. Since designed and are now starting to be constructed. my first election in November 1993 I have tried Over 100 streets have been repaved and 17 more Democrats earned residents’ trust my hardest to work honestly, fairly and produc are now being done. We’ve done this and still sig To The Editor: This preserve is used to provide education for our tively for all the people of our town. Jim Vokral nificantly lowered the debt load we inherited The one fact that everyone should know about children in important environmental issues. They and I have been through three elections during from the last Republican town administration. the Borough Council election is that Dan Gallagher, do all of this without raising taxes! those nine years and we are proud of the work we We have done all those things by working Jim Vokral and Ed Kubala have worked hard to Dan, Jim and Ed have helped restore the confi have done and our accomplishments during that together as a team which keeps watching what manage our expenses. Over the last few years, we dence of residents in our borough government. time. You have put your trust in us, and I believe has to be done while focusing on the taxpayers have not had any significant tax increases. If you Reorganizing several departments and hiring solid we have done everything in our power to keep and their budgets. Again this year, the municipal read the local papers you see that many surround professional people have helped make the govern that trust and hope that we have earned it again. tax rate has remained flat ... and that means no ing towns have introduced municipal budgets with ment process work more efficiently. They have This year Mayor Dan Gallagher is running with increase in the municipal portion of your taxes. large increases, but not here in South Plainfield. shown that they trust the people of South us, and our team is once again asking for your Not only do you know who I am and what I The municipal tax rate has not increased this year. Plainfield and want the people of South Plainfield support to continue to the work we have done to stand for, but I hope you know that Council In addition to this, the mayor and council have to participate in the governing of our borough. I make South Plainfield an ever better place to President Jim Vokral and Mayor Dan Gallagher managed to accomplish a lot. Their list of accom Voters should support the people who trust the vot live, work and play. along with the rest of the Democratic Borough plishments is unmatched! Senior Housing and ers. Vote for Dan Gallagher for mayor and Ed Over the last nine years, we have lowered the Council team will continue to work for you, your Senior Center both long awaited programs are now Kubala and Jim Vokral for Borough Council on municipal debt by over $10 million by doing what neighbors and friends to make South Plainfield a reality at virtually no cost to the taxpayers! Marty Election Day. * we promised in 1993 and since: Pay as you go an even better place to live. I would appreciate it acres were dedicated as never to be developed for BARBARA W ALSH government. We told South Plainfield that our if you .would talk to your family, friends and Open Space and Highland Avenue Woods preserve. South Plainfield priorities were senior housing and a recreation neighbors in South Plainfield and ask them to ! center. Our seniors now have a complex in which support us as you have for the last nine years. I they can live in dignity and a recreation center We’re not done yet. But we need your support to Are You Looking For A for their daily needs. We told South Plainfield continue our work for you. that our children needed clean and safe parks Thank you again for your past and continued Full Service Salon ... and playgrounds. Every park in town has been support. with the expertise, class, state of the art techniques upgraded and we’ve added a roller hockey rink EDW ARD P. KUBALA and a new skate park. We’ve doubled the size of Member, South Plainfield and the finest salon products available? Putnam Park through a grant from the Borough Council Capelli’s Salon is exactly that! jpor over 20 years Gino Antonelli, of Capelli Hair and Nails, Bush administration wrong on Iraq has continuously trained an educated team of creative Gino Antonelli hair colorists and stylists that he proudly calls... To The Editor: quered. Could the United States let a foreign coun Owner The Bush administration is giving reasons for try examine its military installations? . . The Gino Antonelli Coloring Group. doing mass murder in Iraq. They say they have These are conditions that don’t justify the mass f y i r. Antonelli is a Nationally recognized colorist. He is the Director of Education for weapons of mass destruction. Also, they say Iraq murder that Bush and his people want. JMS Salon Services as well as Tocco Magico, Italy’s premier coloring company. has not allowed inspections of their armaments as What kind of a system can you have when pri He is also a certified colorist with the Goldwell Color Company. required by the U.S. Let’s look'at these claims. vate people are allowed to give money to public offi The United States has more weapons of mass cials? The oil companies own the government now. Q u x colorists are specialists in their field . They are trained in every aspect of destruction than any other country and is the only Bush and the others are killers for the oil com color enhancement and the latest techniques, m , one to have used nuclear weapons against an panies. ^ * Hairstylists Positions Availablo enemy. How is it rational to attack a country for And the people who supported them? Some of having them? them buffoons, some of them dead in their souls. To allow a foreign country to examine your mili STEVE FIELDS tary installations is to allow your country to be con Metuchen 9VU€S Hair ^ & Nails 732'968'7666 443 South Washington Ave. Call for appointment Boro heading in the right direction Piscataway To The Editor: disappointed me. I can’t believe that they have Although I am not a political activist by any been able to accomplish so much in such a short stretch of the imagination, I have to take a few period of time. Vinnie, in his capacity as the bor minutes of your time to speak about this year’s ough administrator and municipal clerk, comes local election. The Democratic team of Mayor home almost every night and fills me in on what’s Dan Gallagher, Council President Jim Vokral and been happening around the borough. When I Councilman Ed Kubala are running for re-elec hear what Dan, Jim and Ed have been able to tion. They unequivocally deserve your vote. Let accomplish, it just amazes me. These improve me explain. ments include a brand new Senior Recreation When I first started dating Vinnie Buttiglieri Center, a new Senior Housing Complex, smooth in 1995, he was just beginning the first of two new roads to drive on, and new and improved terms as your councilman. Having never been parks just to name a few. Knowing Dan involved in politics, I didn’t realize the time and Gallagher, Jim Vokral and Ed Kubala as well as effort that each member of the governing body I do, I know that they will not rest on their lau dedicates to this position. I was very fortunate to rels. I know that you will never find three more be able to view these efforts through the entire dedicated and committed people to make this six years that Vinnie served the borough. When borough even better. I would be honored to have we decided to get married in 1999, the first choice them represent me for another term. we had to make was where we were going to live. I respectfully ask all of you to support Mayor That was very easy for us. I knew that South Dan Gallagher, Council President Jim Vokral and Plainfield was the perfect place for us. I saw first Councilman Ed Kubala for re-election on Nov. 5. hand the type of leaders Dan Gallagher, Jim They have worked very hard for the borough and Vokral and Ed Kubala were and I also knew that deserve our vote. Thank you. the borough was headed in the right direction RAY JEAN BUTTIGLIERI with them at the helm. They certainly haven’t South Plainfield Achievement, Excellence, Community' Appreciate two-party government To The Editor: Andrea Swykowski’s candidacy for Metuchen As a lifelong resident of Metuchen and former Borough Council. Please join me in giving Levy and Metuchen Borough Councilmen, I appreciate the Swykowski your vote on Election Day. Sh o rt H ills Cam pus political diversity which comes from two party gov DAN SPIEGEL Grades K-6 ernment. Councilman Come to our Country Day Drive, Short Hills, NJ 07078 That’s why I am supporting Lewis Levy and Metuchen Information: 973-379-4550 ext. 116 Open House! [email protected] Gallagher the right choice for youth Wednesdays: Nov 13, Dec 4 Quality Education in a Caring Community 8:30 am — Tours To The Editor: insights and willingness to serve the citizens of 9:15- 11:00 am — Scheduled Program I am writing this letter from the prospective of South Plainfield. • A Coeducational K -12 Country Day School someone who has known Dan Gallagher for over Mr. Gallagher is a highly visible, dedicated and • Over 139 Years of Teaching Excellence talented elected official. M artinsville Ca m pus 25 years. • Class size: 14 to 16 students Of those years I have had so many personal and If it is true that youth is South Plainfield’s Grades 7-12 professional interactions with him that they are pride and greatest asset, then we are very fortu • Foreign Language Class Introduced in Grade 1 Martinsville Road, Martinsville, Nj 08836 too many to count. In 1980 I had the honor of run nate to have Mr. Gallagher as a mayor guiding our • Community Service Program for All Grades ning with Mr. Gallagher for elected official. town. Information: 908-647-5555 ext. 1228 • Varsity Teams On a personal level, I value his friendship and I ANTHO NY F. M ASSARO 28 Sports [email protected] Principal feel privileged that he calls me friend. On a pro • 10 0 % College Placement Sunday: Nov 17 fessional level, I have the greatest respect for his South Plainfield High • Financial Aid Available K -12 2:00 pm — Tours www.pingry.org 2:45_4:00 Pm — Scheduled Program

^ ______Letters to the editor New blood is needed ^Police Log To The Editor: way, the Democrats are way off Make your voice heard The time is right for a change base by suggesting Jake is not South Plainfield Christian School parking lot on in South Plainfield. Three stellar committed to our town. New Brunswick Avenue was candidates are running for mayor Plus, everyone knows Marge. entered and a wallet stolen and council this year, and they She’s been there for our kids,(or Eight borough juveniles, with $1,054 in cash, credit at town council meetings in my case grandkids), and now are Jake Cataldo, Marge Reedy, ages 13 and 14, have been cards, a driver’s license, Social to know what they are doing it’s time for us to be there for her! To The Editor: and Geoff Champion. arrested and charged with theft Security card and other items. with your taxes, your hard- She is all over town putting You may know Clara Halper. Tve been talking to Geoff, and and criminal mischief in rela There are no suspects. She is the Republican earned dollars? This writer and together fundraisers, transport *** he has some great ideas for get tion to a recent rash of emblem- Candidate here in Piscataway taxpayer wants to see Council ting things back on track in ing equipment for the band, and theft from vehicles.] On Oct. 25 Jospeh Chapman for Ward 4 Council. Her oppo meetings broadcast, live or Borough Hall. Marge and Geoff getting things done. Under her Between Oct. 18 and Oct. 20 of Franklin Park was arrested nent is one of the seven all- taped, for everyone to be able to have the energy and enthusiasm leadership, South Plainfield’s several borough residents and charged with two counts of Democrat incumbent Council So do the four Republican can to get the job done, and they will came to be known as one of the top school districts in the state. reported vehicle emblem theft. contempt of court and posses members, who recently con didates running this year for also be assets to our town gov sion of marijuana after a motor Council seats, besides Clara We need some new blood on After an investigation by the demned the Halper family ernment. vehicle stop on Hamilton farm. This action will lead to Halper (Ward 4), Charles Jake Cataldo knows our town the council, and well past time Detective Bureau led by Det. for a new mayor. Taxes are too James Parker, eight juveniles Boulevard. the confiscation of the last Edwards (Ward 3),'Andy Ward and sees the problems that need *** working farm in the once farm (Ward 2), and Brian Farrell fixing. He’s been in charge of the high, and the traffic in town is were arrested and charged in (Ward 1). They encourage you Recreation Commission, he was a out of control. I can’t think of a relations to these crimes. On Oct. 25 Alberto Brens, 31, ing community of Piscataway. If of New Brunswick, was arrest they can take farm - their to attend council meetings. If little league coach for 17 years, time when we needed a change It was further found the their ed and charged with forgery home and their livelihood - for you do so, you will be more and he helped build the PAL more than we do now. Please juveniles were responsible for support Cataldo, Reedy and and exhibiting a fake birth cer whatever purpose, what is informed when, on November 5, building. I’m not going to list all recent Edison vehicle emblem Champion on November 5th. stopping them from taking your when you go to the Polls to Jake’s activities and accomplish thefts. tificate at the DMV in the elect your Ward Council mem ments, because this letter would KATHERINE SEESSELBERG A total of 60 emblems were Middlesex Mall. house? South Plainfield *** Clara and Larry Halper are ber. run for pages. But put it this recovered from the juveniles. video-taping the Council meet The Piscataway Republican Many have been returned to On Oct. 28 a Kenmore truck ings and paying the expenses to Council candidates also want their rightful owners. No total parked at Rex Transportation do so, because Piscataway you to know that a new state Tickets deserve re-election damage estimate has been on Roosevelt Avenue was bur Council Democrats do not want law has just been passed, giv of projects in the works includ done. glarized and $ radio and CB ing you the opportunity to To The Editor: worth a total of $700 stolen. to broadcast the council meet I am writing you today to ask ing: Hamilton Boulevard widen The complaints were ings on PCTV, {he local cable speak out on the issues at every referred to the Middlesex There are no suspects. for your support this Nov. 5 and ing, more roads to be paved, *** channel. This would allow council meeting, on the four installation of sidewalks County Prosecutor’s Office designated Tuesday evenings to cast your vote to re-elect access from home to council Mayor Dan Gallagher, Council around town, additional open Juvenile Division. The juve On Oct. 25 an employee of meetings, for many more resi at 8 p.m. Council meetings at space purchases, Helen Street niles were all remanded to the Lube Express on Stelton Road Town Hall take place with few President Jim Vokral and Ed dents. Butr the Council meet project. custody of their parents. reported a drum knocked over exceptions on the first, second, Kubala. ings are not being aired. Why? Over the past nine years, a All of these projects are the *** with holes punched in it caus Could ft be that the incumbent third and last Tuesday of each lot has been accomplished in result of a governing body that On Oct. 22 a Banta Road res ing it to leak. Democrats do not want the vot month. South Plainfield. The cares about South Plainfield. As ident reported a gold women’s- Other damage was also done ers to see and hear too much? BOBBIE WEIGEL Democratic team has controlled a resident of South Plainfield bracelet stolen from the house. blocking proper drainage of the If that is so, do you not want P iscataw ay spending and kept taxes under for over 43 years, I have the Contractors were working in oil. Due to the nature of the control. We introduced the pay same stake in this town as the house at the time of the damage, an employee is sus as you go approach to managing many of you. When you go to theft. pected. Freeholders on right track tax dollars and in doing that the polls this year, think about There are no suspects. No charges were filed. To The Editor: accomplishments, and we’ve reduced our debt consid what is the right thing for the *** *** Middlesex County has a AAA Freeholder Camille Fernicola, erably. In addition to these cost borough of South Plainfield. On Oct. 22 Tracy Martin, 22, On Oct. 28 a car on bond rating, a highly successful who has brought energy and saving measures, we’ve also You can decide to elect people of Belvedere, was arrested and Plainfield Avenue was ran open space preservation pro commitment to her duties, share completed the following pro who have no knowledge or track charged with possession of con sacked and items taken. There record of running this borough gram, stabilized county property the credit for all the things that jects: over 100 roads paved, trolled substances, possession are no suspects. or you can re-elect Dan, Jim *** taxes and a system of parks and make Middlesex County unique. senior housing opened, brand of paraphernalia and contempt and Ed who have proven over playgrounds unmatched any Clearly these deserve re-elec new Senior Recreation Center, of court after a motor vehicle On Oct. 28 a student report the last 9 plus years that they where. tion. Clearly, they are superior in Putnam Park expansion, PAL stop on Stelton Road. ed a man in a black hooded All of these things are testimo experience and in commitment expansion, a commitment to have what it takes. *** sweatshirt followed the victim and clearly, they have earned the open space by preserving many Thank you for your support. ny to the quality of the govern On Oct. 23 Kalpna Sheth, 47, home from school. vote of our citizens. acres of land. CHARLES BUTRICO *** ment in our county. Freeholder of Piscataway, was arrested and Director Dave Crabiel, who has WILLIAM J.TOTH Besides these accomplish Member, South Plainfield charged with shoplifting $188 On Oct. 25 a counterfeit $10 presided over many of these Edison ments, there are also a number Borough Council worth of items including ear bill was passed at Pep Boys on rings, necklaces, hats and a Stelton Road. There are no sus sweater, from Macy’s in the pects. *** - i . Middlesex Mall. ?** On Oct. 26 a car on Palmer On Oct. 23 an employee of Avenue was burglarized and a CONVENIENCE CHECKING with VALLEY REWARDS Holiday Inn on Stelton Road bag of clothing stolen. There reported a $1,400 laptop com are no suspects. *** puter stolen from an office. There are no suspects. On Oct. 23 four juveniles *** stole a bike from another juve On Oct. 24 an emblem was nile on Plainfield Avenue. removed from a 1992 Lexus in Police were unable to locate the Change can be the high school parking lot on suspects or the bike. Lake Street. There are no sus *** pects. On Oct. 22 a car dropped a *** box of kittens on Garfield very rewarding. On Oct. 22 a 2000 Toyota Avenue. The Humane Society Camry in the New Life picked them up.

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