Vol. 114, No. 23 Thursday, June 6, 2002 50 cents xad could sign death sentence ;eer responders asked to allow township EMTs to drive rigs medical response services in the funds, which will have to be ties, Denny said. the township — possibly through township. But at press time mid- repaid from the 2003 municipal If the squad is unable to meet the office of Administrator day Wednesday, it remained budget, for the purpose of hiring that commitment, Denny said, Marlena Schmid — would over- ^ § -TheTownship unclear just what the final model three EMTs. the township would have to hire see all emergency medical £> £ ras expected for emergency services will be. But early this week, Public enough EMTs to fill two shifts response. Current First Aid S £u OT t to. approve an Last week, the township and Safety Commissioner Tom Denny around the clock. Those employ- Squad members could be includ- t would allow the squad tentatively agreed to a said that over the weekend "it ees would be first responders, he ed in the township's volunteer c yees to operate deal in which the township would became apparent (the squad) said; second calls would be corps, Denny said, but the squad ied by the First hire emergency management could not cover more than a few responded to by additional paid as an independent organization All u oquaa. technicians during daytime nights per week." Township offi- EMTs, mutual aid from other would "stdrt to go away." If approved by the committee hours, with squad volunteers cials who had met with squad towns, or volunteers. But squad representatives and later by squad leadership continuing to work nights and leaders told him the squad had Under that scenario, though contradicted Denny's claims. the agreement would be part weekends. The committee appro- tqo few volunteers to handle even volunteers and donations would of a restructuring of emergency priated $95,000 in emergency night and weekend responsibili- hopefully continue to play a role, See Squad, page A-2 Citgo Safe! Cranford police officers deliver Cranford catcher Lauren O'Donnell was unable to snag the throw and decision tag out the West Morris runner who Township scored the only run in the sectional final. See story on Page C-1. woman gives birth likely in bathtub to stand By GREG MARX By GREG MARX THE CHRONICLE THE CHRONICLE CRANFORD - Wheh Luke CRANFORD — Despite an Pachkowski gets a little bit older, appeal from residents, it does not he's going to have a great story to appear the Township Committee tell — even if he doesn't remem- will decide to appeal the Board of ber a bit of it. Adjustment's ruling allowing a Luke was born Saturday to controversial gas station and township residents Gina and sandwich shop on North Avenue. Todd Pachkowski, and by this But the debate over the project week was resting comfortably at may be another spur to a review Cutting up his Omaha Drive home with his of the township's Land Mayor Barbara Bilger cuts the rib- parents, his grandmother Irene Development Ordinance, and to bon at the newly renovated Caruso, and his, 2-year-old sister curbs on future development. Cranford Library Sunday. Tip rib- Alexandra. But his entry into the At the committee's May 28 bon-cutting was the culmination of world was rather hectic, and meeting, Commissioner Dan a project that began in 199(}fjSee might have been more so were it Aschenbach voiced his opposition Page B-1. not for the able assistance of to the project, and said the com- Cranford Police Officer Paul, mittee should explore the Cymbaluk and other township grounds for an appeal in police and first aid personnel. Superior Court. The development Gina had begun feeling labor — a Citgo station and Blimpie pains shortly after she awoke at shop at North Avenue and 6 a.m. Saturday morning, and Orchard Street— has drawn fire called her doctor, who told her he from residents who aay it will would meet her at the hospital. create a hazardous traffic condi- But contractions and labor tion. Both the station and sub pains quickly grew stronger, and shop are permitted at the site, Gina was unable to make the but the zoning board in its May trip. So at about 7:15 a.m., with 13 decision granted several vari- Gina sitting in her bathtub and ances, including permission for a the baby crowning, the family kiosk and canopy, that the devel- called 911. oper said were necessary to allow "Within minutes," said Todd, the site to succeed. "in walks this police officer But this week, several other (Cymbaluk), gloves on and ready members of the committee to roll. He was calm, cool and col- expressed little enthusiasm for lected." Cranford resident Gina Pachkowski with her newborn son, Luke. an appeal. While declining to discuss Cymbaluk and the other then the shoulders, then he was further support, and to cheers not have been how she'd planned police officers — Sgt. William specifics of the application until out — it was that quick. It was from neighbors, escorted Luke it, but "it wasn't a bad experi- hearing a legal opinion from Peters, Officer Stephen Toy, and unbelievable how quickly the and Gina to Overlook Hospital. ence, because the police were fab- Officer Joseph Stulpin, the Township Attorney Al Stender, baby was delivered." Luke, who is 7 pounds, 4 ulous," said Gina. "(Cymbaluk) Commissioner Tom Denny said department's newest member — After the delivery, Cymbaluk, ounces and 19.5 inches long, was was calm, and he made me feel a immediately realized Luke he has "generally not favored" who had delivered another baby born six days before his due date lot better... They really put my appealing board decisions. would have to be delivered at the 14 years ago, untangled the and spent a few days at the hosr mind at ease. Everything, thank scene. Mayor Barbara Bilger echoed Torch bearers umbilical cord and cleared pital for observation. But he God, went well." residents' concerns, but said the As rapidly as the labor came Luke's airway. First aid squad came home Tuesday, and he and For his efforts, Cymbaluk was Participants in the Law Enforcement on, Todd said, the delivery went board "made the decision accord- members and paramedics his mother are in good health. given a blue stork pin by the ing to the laws they were gov- Torch Run carried the flame for dis- even faster. "First came the head, arrived on the scene to provide First Aid Squad. abled athletes Friday in Cranford. Giving birth in a bathtub may The Torch Run raises funds and See Cttgo, page A-2 awareness for the Special Olympics. See Page A-3. 1 Kenilworth students 1 REMINDER find sympathetic ear District administrators and Hazardous waste drop off will be 8 TI1KCHKON1OLE board members said the planned a.m. -2 p.m. at Lucent Technologies, change is a staffing decision, not 600 Mountain Ave,, Murray Hill. KKN1LWORTH — A group of a financial one. Until two years Call (908) 654-9889 for more Infor- David Brearley High School ago, 20 percent of the Harding mation or visit www.unioncoun- music students pleaded with the teacher's time was spent at the tynj.org/oem. Hoard of Education at Monday's Morris-Union Jointure meeting to find a way to keep Commission school within the their favorite teacher — and they building; now that that situation may have made their case. has changed, there is not enough The students were speaking work for a full-time teacher at ou behalf of Sean Carroll, who Harding, they said. And state law INDEX has taught vocal and instrumen- and union contracts prevent the tal music at Brearley for two board from picking the teacher to years. Though he is tremendous- be relegated to the part-time role. Commentary A-6 ly popular with students, "It's the law... our hands our t'arroll's employment with the tied," said board member Community Life B-1 district may be in jeopardy Aunmarie Duda. because the board has plans to "We're basically held hostage Sports C-1 make the full-time music posi- by the situation," agreed member tion at Harding Elementary Nancy Zimmerman. Prime Time B-2 School a part-time job. Carroll But those answers did not sat- Tooting his own horn has the least seniority within the isfy the numerous students and Obituaries A-5 department; thus, if the change is parents who came out to oppose NICOLE UIMbllA/SIAH HiOIUUHAHifcH made, he would either have to the move. Real Estate B-6 Junior John MacVlcar plays the trumpet with the Crantord High School Jazz Band at the ofticiai reopen- accept the new part-time position ing of the Crantord Library Sunday afternoon. or leave the district. Police Log A-4 See i, page A-2 A-2 Cranf ord Chronicle June 6, 2002 Squad could sign death sentence Kenilworth could ask DEP
Continued from page A-1 chance to show it can provide every call," Davidowitch said. Squ.id ('apt. Charlio Miller said services. But he said he "remains The future of the squad may 1 concerned at this point about the to waive some requirements tin squad's 12 certified EMT vol- be decided in the coming weeks unteers will continue to respond ability to provide it for nights — but the use of ambulances By OREO MARX enforcement policy." borough has until June 28 to I lo night and weekend emergen- and weekends... I'm looking at it must be decided this week, address the violations. Failure to! THE CHRONICLE Tripodi said the borough has cies. that we have to prepare for the Denny said. The agreement the not yet decided whether to seek meet the deadline is subject to "I'm hopeful and optimistic we worst." committee was expected to KENILWORTH —The borough waivers of the state requirements. fines of up to $50,000 per offense j can continue to man it with vol- One thing all parties agree on approve last night is "very limit- is still in the process of responding He said he expects a report by per day. unteers," agreed squad represen- is the squad, for the moment, ed in scope and focus," he said. It to a notice of violations from the Tuesday's Borough Council meet- The DEP letter also cited prob- tative Amy Davidowitch. Since continues to provide emergency would allow the township to state Department of ing from Borough Engineer lems with grease from restaurants Denny's May 28 statement urg- medical response. Both Miller operate and insure the squad- Environmental Protection, Mayor Michael Disko. clogging sanitary sewers at the ing residents to volunteer, she and Davidowitch emphasized owned rigs. MichaelTripodi said this week, and Tripodi said he was unsure how east end of town, though that prob- said, one resident has expressed there will be no interruption in The agreement must also be may seek waivers of some of the much it would cost the borough to lem was not listed on the formal service. "The squad will do what- requirements imposed by the DEP. comply with the reporting and Notice of Violation. As reported interest. approved by the squad. Miller last week in The Chronicle, Told of the squad's responses, ever it takes to make sure there's declined comment, saying he had In an April 29 letter, the agency screening regulations; the borough has already been hit this year with Councilman Robert Taylor Jr. said Denny said the squad will have a an ambulance responding to not seen the document. cited the borough for failure to file monthly reports on its sanitary an expense in excess of $100,000 to the borough had stepped up its The township cannot compel sewer collection system and failure repair another sewage pumping grease trap inspection efforts in the squad to share the ambu- to screen sewage at the Lafayette station. February, prior to receiving the let- lances. Avenue pumping station. Tripodi According to the DEP letter, the ter from the state. : NEW JERSEY Denny says he is hopeful the said the borough would do what BOTANICAL GARDENS PLANT SHOP squad will consent. If it does not,. the state requires, but also said the Spiderman swinging through Cranford the township would have to lease violations may be products of 1198 DUKE'S PARKWAY W. HILLSBOROUGH,N.J.08844 two ambulances, at a cost of changes in the DEFs enforcement CRANFORD — To thank his Also, visit any participating HOURS • WED. THRU SUN. 10-3 DURING MAY EVERY DAY 10-5 $2,000-$3,000 each per month, policy. many fans "Spiderman" will be downtown store this week and he said. "A lot of (the evaluation) is swinging into downtown enter your name to win a gift bas- Cranford this coming week. Your ket for Father's Day. Just look for 4,000 VARIETIES SPRING PLANTS The township will also be hir- dependent on the inspector," said Tripodi, who added the Lafayette kids can get their picture taken the "Spiderman" sign in the win- ing paid EMTs very shortly, with him on Saturday, June 15 at dow. The winner will be drawn at NEW CROP ANNUALS NOW READY Denny said. The first hires will station had previously passed inspections and the state had not two locations: the clock in the gazebo 3 p.m. June 15. LISTS & SPECIALS ON THE WEB be made by the end of this week, enforced the monthly reporting Eastman Plaza 10 a.m.-noon and For more information, phone he said, and must be in place by requirement. "It's a matter of the gazebo on North Union the Cranford Chamber of NJBOTANICALGARDEN.COM Monday. Avenue 1-3 p.m. Commerce at (908) 272-6114. Kenilworth students find sympathetic ear Freeze Continued from page A-1 dedicated to this school and the Alexandra Pederson. "What we education of students for seniori- "Mr. Carroll is one of the most students... I don't understand don't understand is why you're ty or tenure or anything else," wonderful things that's ever hap- why this is happening." going to hurt students by losing Glynos said. pened to this school," said junior "It's really hurting the stu-this teacher who means so much Leschuk said Carroll has not Now you can participate in a special Energy Conservation Danielle Gritenas. He's such a dents emotionally — it's bringing to us." yet said he would not accept the Study. And get a new high efficiency furnace & air conditioning wonderful person, and he's so them to tears," said freshman Students praised Carroll's part-time position, but students system installed in your home at very advantageous terms. skill as well as his commitment. said the teacher had told them he Junior John Jeong this year would likely not be in the district YOU BE THE JUDGE became the first Brearley stu- next year. dent since the school reopened to Board members said they had Prove to yourself that you can heat or cool your home at up to 47% LESS than make the all-state chorus, and lengthy closed-session discussion you're now spending. ROOFING other students are performing on the topic three times before Here's what you get if you participate in the test: college-level music, Gritenas Monday's meeting, without com- 1. FREE Engineering Analysis of your home (a $130 Value) Cape Cod $2,500 said. Carroll also started an ing up with a solution. 2. ZERO Cash Down 100 Off after-school selective "Master But the students' comments 3. GUARANTEED Heating & Cooling Savings Bi-Level $2,700 Any Singers" program earlier this may have spurred the board to year. There are only two qualifications and they're quite fair. First you must agree to Split Level $2,900 Roofing Job keep looking. Superintendent let Service Professionals, Inc. use your results in future advertising. Second, And former board president Lloyd Leschuk said Tuesday the you must own your own home participating in the test. Price includes: removal of two layers of old shingles, dumpsters, complete clean Janet Glynos urged the board to board had more closed-session up, 25 yr. shingles and all paper and permits. find a way to keep Carroll in the discussion, and there is "consid- CALL NOW and get your FREE engineering analysis (a $130 value) with district. "You don't jeopardize the eration that (the elementary absolutely NO obligation to purchase. And find out if you might get a positive CARLSON BROS. 908-272-1266 cash flow from the very first month! position) would be made whole" — that is, it would remain a full- time position, and each of the Service =— Hmt/ffo & Air Conditioning teachers would stay in his or her ana current position. ^Professionals Built Better Than It Hat To Be- FamilyFest Leschuk would not elaborate as to what responsibilities might be added to the elementary posi- 1-800-386-4897 Sunday, June 9 tion. At Monday's meeting, As soon as a limited number ol homes are selected, this otter may be withdrawn without notice. Harding principal Frank Rica Certain restrictions apply. vehemently objected to any move Itam - 5 pm that would result in elementary students spending more time in music and less in core academic You're Invited To Our . afts • Food • Entertainment areas. 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Cause recently visited the Based in Los Angeles, Kids patients of Children's With A Cause was created to pro- Specialized Hospital in vide a helping hand to the chil- Mountainside, the largest pedi- dren of the world who, through atric rehabilitation hospital in no fault of their own, suffer from the United States. poverty, hunger, sickness, lack of Jeffries, best known for his education, abandonment, neglect role in the movies "Losing and/or abuse. The 80-plus mem- Isaiah" and "Monsters, Inc." and bers behind Kids With A Cause the television show "The are primarily celebrity youth Practice," was joined by Linda and teens (from film, television Finnegan, executive director of & the recording industry), who Kids With A Cause. They visited recognize that they have been Children's patients, providing very fortunate and understand, gift bags, autographed pictures even at a young age, that it is of child actress Hillary Duff and never too early or never too late a chance to get to know one of to donate their time to help oth- Hollywood's noteworthy child ers and give back to the commu- actors. nity and to the children of the "It was a pleasure to have world. Carrying the torch Kids With A Cause visit the hos- Kids With A Cause designs GREG MARX/THE CHRONICLE pital," said Rex Riley, Children's numerous programs that enable Participants in the Law Enforcement Torch Run carried the flame for disabled athletes Friday in Cranford. The Torch Run raises funds and president and CEO. "You could celebrity children and recipient awareness for the Special Olympics; the run has raised as much as $14 million in one year for the event. Seventy-five thousand law enforce- tell from the looks on our children to participate together ment officers from every state and more than 30 countries carry the Flame of Hope In honor of the Special Olympics athletes. patients' faces that it was truly a and make a difference in each special occasion. We would like other's lives. Special events are to extend a special thank you to created to support a variety of No local surprises in primary election Marc John Jeffries and Kids children's causes. By GREG MARX and W. Scott Mease. not represented on the primary bal- claimed 59 percent of the vote in THE CHRONICLE In Kenilworth, incumbent Ed lot; they won't be on the ballot for unofficial results, compared to 27 Planning for Your m Galasso and newcomer Alan the November general election, percent for Diane Allen and 14 per- With no contested races, there Jankunas won the Republican nod either. No borough Republican gar- cent for John Matheussen. Financial Future were no surprises in Tuesday's the two Borough Council seats up nered the necessary nine write-in Forrester will face Democratic local primary elections. for election. They will face off votes to win the party nomination. incumbent Robert Torricelli in In Cranford, John Williams Jr. against Democratic nominees Peter That should make the fall election November. and George McDonough won the Corvelli and Gerry Ramos, who easier for Democratic incumbent County voters also sided with Retirement and Democratic primary for the two won by write-in vote; no Democrats councilmen Walter Tucker and the winner in the Democratic pri- Township Committee seats open filed early enough to be listed on William Schadewald III and Mayor mary for U.S. Representative in the Estate Planning & this fall. They will compete against the primary ballot. Michael Crincoli, each of whom 7th District, favoring Tim Carden Republican winners Ann E. Darby Garwood Republicans also were were nominated for another term over Tyrone Cass Ross by a 92-8 Long-Term Care by party voters. margin. Carden will try to unseat In the contested Republican pri- Republican incumbent Mike Insurance mary for U.S. Senator, county vot- Ferguson in the fall. Kenilworth, Search for principal ers strongly favored winner Cranford and Garwood are all a Douglas Forrester. Forrester part of the 7th District. is back to square one Wednesday, June 12th 7 pm - 8:30 pm By GREG MARX with Baton learning the school TERMITES???? THE CHRONICLE before taking over full time in 2003. Leschuk said he had accelerated TERMIDOR Join Atria Cranford for an KENILWORTH - The school the search at the board's request, district's top two candidates for the but the September hiring date is AMERICA'S FIRST 100% important seminar on principal position at David consistent with the original time- Brearley Middle/High School have line. "There's still plenty of time,"h e TERMITE SOLUTION retirement and estate planning both taken jobs with other districts, said, "Most people hiring would just The seminar is free Superintendent Lloyd Leschuk be beginning the process now." ARNOLD'S PEST CONTROL and open to the public and long-term care insurance said this week. But Leschuk said While it seeks a new principal, A Local Family Owned & Operated Business for Over 45 Vfiafs Dessert and coffee vwffl he was unconcerned he would be the district has already hired a new hosted by Jay Boyle of Boyle 419 BROOKSIDE PLACE, CRANFORD • 908-276 8062 be served. Seating Is "able to hire a qualified candidate assistant principal for Brearley. Financial Associates. Mr. Boyle before current principal Nancy The post will be filled by limited, so call Baton retires at the end of the year. Manalapan resident Charles Maureen Cassldy at is a registered representative of Leschuk said he plans to read- Cappello, who has been a vice prin- vertise for the position beginning cipal for more than the last 10 k- Announcing 908.709.4300 to Signator Investments. He will this weekend, and to have a candi- years at a Brooklyn middle school. reserve your seat. date before the Board of Education When Cappello starts work in A New Medical Practice be available to chat and answer at the board's Sept. 9 meeting. The the fall, he will be the school's first other candidates from the first assistant principal since it East Cranford Pediatrics any financial questions our round, Leschuk said, are no longer reopened. Leschuk said Cappello's being considered. work will be oriented towards the guests have. The district plans to have the curriculum rather than discipline. new principal on the job by Dec. 1, Cappello will "provide school-wide Magdalena AniskoA M.D. so he or she can spend a month leadership," he said, especially at the middle school, where his office will be located. INFANTS • CHILDREN Kenilworth The new assistant principal ADOLESCENTS PEDIATRICS Atria Cranford position is part of a broader reshuf- RETIREMENT & shuffles school fling of administrative responsibili- ASSISTED LIVING ties. The position of dean of stu- 10 Jackson Drive • Cranford, New Jersey dents has been eliminated, personnel Leschuk said. 198 North Avenue, East, Cranford • 908-653-0035 908.709.4300 007-1830 .' KENILWORTH - The school district has reshuffled administra- - tive responsibilities to provide bet- ter supervisory support, ,, Superintendent Lloyd Leschuk GIVE HIM A GREAT TIME •>said this week. 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Southwyck Condominium Cranford teacher from the original streetscape Born in Glasgow, Scotland, he Association in Scotch Plains. Anna Ondarcho Illing improvements. At meetings caBae to the United States in He was a member of the to visit high court Monday and June 17 the DMC 1962, He lived in Newark, Scots-American Club in Xearny CRANFORD — Anna A. 1997. CRANFORD — Cranford High board will decide what direction Roselle Park and Scotch Plains and a communicant of St. Ondarcho Illing, 78, died Surviving are three daughters, future capital projects should before moving to Cranford nine Michael's Church. Wednesday, May 29, 2002,. at Kathleen Stokes, Rosemary School teacher Jessica Wang will be doing some studying of her take, and the board plans to years ago. Surviving are his wife of 24 Overlook Hospital. Schultz and Maureen Collins; a own this month at the Supreme make a recommendation to the He was an operations manag- years, Maureen Eklund Cassidy Born in Titusville, Pa., she lived son, James; three sisters, Mary Court Summer Institute, a week- Township Committee by July. er for National Car Rental in and two sons, John Russell in Cranford since 1952. Hillage, Elizabeth Kline and long look at how to integrate the Newark an Manhattan for 20Cassidy and Michael Gerald She owned Plymouth Margaret Lalonde; 12 grandchil- nation's highest court into the years before retiring in 2000. Cassidy. Industrial Maintenance in dren and eight great-grandchil- Library Friends classroom. Before that, he was a compositor •Mass was offered Monday at Cranford from 1958 to 1986. She dren. hold "goody" sale #id proofreader for Highton Co. St. Michael's Church. also worked as a waitress for the Services were held Saturday at Sixty teachers from around the in Newark from 1962-1975 and Entombment was at St. Coach and Four Restaurant for 14 Dooley Funeral Home. Memorial country will attend the seminar, CRANFORD — The Friends of at the Barton Press in Newark Gertrude Cemetery in Colonia. years. contributions may be made to the which offers opportunities to the Cranford Public Library are from 1976-1979. Arrangements are by Dooley Her husband Frank R. died in Cranford Library, 224 Walnut Ave. watch court deliberations, tour holding a "goodies sale." . He had a bachelor's degree Funeral Home, Cranford. the Courthouse, and learn innov- Book lights are available at from Strathclyde University in ative methods for teaching about $10 each with batteries included. Donations may be made in Jeffrey B. Jacobs Supreme Court cases. The teach- Scotland. his memory to the John and Tote bags are $5 each. Note cards Mr. Cassidy was a former vice CRANFORD — Jeffrey B. campus of Rutgers University in ers will attend workshops led by are $4 each. Michael Cassidy Education Supreme Court litigators, govern- president of the Newark Fund. "Jocco" Jacobs, 42, died May 30, 1982. To purchase "goodies," visit the 2002 at Union Hospital. He had Also surviving are his par- ment officials, and professors of front desk of the library at 224 been for the past seven years a ents, William G. and Eugenia of government and education. Walnut Ave. Proceeds go toward partner in the Riverside Inn in Cranford; and a sister-in-law, The institute runs June 13-18 new library materials. Grace Niesz Hilborn Cranford with his brother, Peter Susan of Springfield. and is co-sponsored by the CRANFORD — Grace Niesz Surviving are her daughter, of Springfield. Services were held Monday at Supreme Court Historical Society Architects hired Hilborn, 81, died Saturday, May Janice V. Beam of Williamsville; The late Mr. Jacobs was born Gray Memorial Funeral Home. and Street Law, a Washington, 18,2002, at home in two sons, Peter L. Niesz of in East Orange and lived in Burial was in Fairview D.C.-based nonprofit organization for Garwood firehouse Williamsville, NY. Middletown and Philip L. Niesz Cranford for most of his life. A Cemetery, Westfield. that provides participatory edu- baseball and golf fan, he Memorial donations may be cation about law. GARWOOD - The Borough Born in Mount Vernon, N.Y., of Cranford; a brother, Herbert Council May 28 hired GRA she had lived in Cranford from Licke of Trumball, Conn.; and received a degree in business sent to the Kidney Foundation administration from the Newark or Lupus Foundation. Architects to design an expansion 1958-1984. She moved to five grandchildren. DMC to hold to the municipal firehouse build- Williamsville three years ago. A memorial service will be special meeting ing. While living in Cranford she held at 10 a.m. Saturday, June Thelma M. Lang The firm will be paid a maxi- worked for Dr. Lagdon as a book- 15, at Dooley Funeral Home, 218 CRANFORD - Thelma M. the Couples Club. She was also a CRANFORD — The mum of $20,000 for its services, keeper during the 1970s and North Ave., Cranford. Visitation Downtown Management Corp. which will also include overseeing 1980s. begins at 9:30 a.m. Lang, who would have been 89 member of the Cranford Historical today, died Saturday, June 1,2002, Society and a member and past- will hold a special meeting 7 p.m. construction of the expansion. Her first husband, Frank A. Memorial donations may be Monday in Room 201 of the The expansion will consist of Niesz, died in 1972; Her second at home. president of The Wednesday made to Canine Helpers for the Morning Senior Citizens Club. She Community Center to continue 10 feet added to the rear of the husband, George F. Hilborn, died Born in Buffalo Township, Handicapped, 5699-5705 Ridge Washington County, Pa., she lived also served as historian in the the discussion of the organiza- apparatus area to provide more in 1987. Road, Lockport, N.Y. 14094. in Harrisburg, Pa., Newport News, Cranford Unit of Parliametarians. tion's future. storage and equipment space, Va., and Brooklyn before moving to Her husband of 30 years, Last month, the DMC board said Fire Chief Tom Spera. Cranford in 1948. William H. Lang, died Dec. 29. decided the organization should The entire project will be paid Vernette Seymour She was a 1932 graduate of the 1970. She was also predeceased by continue in restructured form for out of a $125,000 state grant after it pays off the debt service obtained by the fire department. CRANFORD — Vernette Indiana (Pa.) Normal School, now three sisters, Grace Moore, years and a past-president of Indiana University of Margaret Grein and Gertrude Seymour, 82, died Sunday, June the Sherman School Parent- Pennsylvania, where she earned a Richardson. 2, 2002, at home. Teacher Association, Cranford. teaching degree. She also studied Surviving are her son, James Free Special Report For Carpal Born in Elizabeth, she moved She was also a member of the at the Byron King School of Harvey Lang of Newtown Square, to Cranford 42 years ago. Dramatic Club and the Order of Oratory in Pittsburgh. Pa., and four grandchildren, Scot Tlinnel Syndrome Sufferers Mrs. Seymour was a private- the Eastern Star Azure Chapter, She taught in the Canton James, Kristi Ann, K.C. Bryn and duty nurse, retiring in 1996. both of Cranford. Township, Pa., school system for William Brad, all of Pennsylvania. Washington, DC • A recently released free report reveals a leading Earlier, she had been a geriatric Surviving are sons, Richard eight years, retiring in 1940. A memorial service will be 11 cause of wrist pain, numbness or weakness may not be caused by licensed practical nurse at E. and George A. Ill; daughters, She was a member of The First a.m. Friday, June 14, at The First problems in the wrists. If you are currently seeing a doctor for Meridian Nursing Home in Jane Marie Westergon and Presbyterian Church in Cranford, Presbyterian Church. Burial will Westfield and earlier, a librari- Peggy E.; a foster daughter, where she served as an elder, dea- be in Washington, Pa. wrist pain, numbness, or weakness, and you're not seeing improve- an for the Elizabeth Public Linda Duchemin; and five con, past-president of the Margaret Arrangements are by Gray ment, this free report is now available that reveals secrets you may Library. grandchildren. Green Association and member of Memorial Funeral Home. not know! To order your copy of this free report, Call toll free Mrs. Seymour earned a nurs- A memorial service will be at ing degree from Union County 11 a.m. June 22 at Cranford 1-800-286-4937 (24 hr. recorded message) Vocational-Technical College. United Methodist Church. Anne M. Mason She was a member of the Arrangements are by August F. KENILWORTH — Anne M. Citizens and American Association Battin High School Reunion Schmidt • Memorial Funeral Mason, 86, died Saturday, June, 1, of Retired Persons, both of Just the place you need... Committee, Elizabeth, for 14Home, Elizabeth. 2002, at Union Hospital. Kenilworth. Mrs. Mason was born in Surviving are stepdaughters, Newark and moved to Kenilworth Virginia Pagdon, Madeline •Sporadic Need ChildCare Andrew Massa 50 years ago. 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Jersey Boy Disappointment from Trenton There were high hopes for Gov. James McGreevey when lie took office in January. Here was the state's new chief Mike Oeak executive who had promised to bring a breath of fresh air to Trenton after eight years of Republican control of the Statehouse. McGreevey promised a new way to approach It is our problems and to put partisan politics aside in favor of doing what is best for New Jersey. Unfortunately, McGreevey has turned out to be just duty to root another politician. He's filled his administration with loyal Democrats and he has not shown a willingness to tackle for the Nets the major structural problems in New Jersey government, such as the property tax system. Instead, like his prede- Now is the time for all good cessors, he's relying on a patchwork of solutions to solve New Jerseyans to come to the the state's fiscal problems. aid of their basketball team. By the time you read this, But the most cynical act of the governor so far has been chances are you will already his plan to build a taxpayer-funded professional sports know the outcome of the first arena in Newark. game of the NBA championship Republicans are justifiably calling it a winning proposi- series between our beloved Nets tion for the owners of the sports teams and the City of and the dreaded Los Angeles Newark but a bad deal for New Jersey taxpayers. Lakers. And though rationality "On one hand, Governor McGreevey is telling New tells me the Nets are facing Jersey citizens the state is in dire financial condition, but tremendous odds, my heart is telling me that we will prevail then asks them to help fund a new sports arena for in six or seven games. We New Newark," said Somerset County Assemblyman Kip Jerseyans always believe in the Bateman, "It is inconceivable that the Governor can pro- improbable. pose a state budget that increases spending by two billion For too long — ever since dollars, increases taxes and state debt and cuts education their humble days playing home aid while pursuing this arena deal for Newark." games in the Rutgers Athletic The McGreevey plan was not well conceived. In fact, he Center — the Nets have never couldn't say what was going to happen to the current generated much enthusiasm in arena in The Meadowlands, home to the soon-to-be NBA the Garden State. Just as the champs, the Nets, and the Devils. Devils do not garner the same attention as the laughable and The main reason why the plan was incomplete was pathetic New York Rangers, the because McGreevey wanted his support of a Newark arena Letters to the editor Nets have always lurked in the known before the recent mayoral election in the city. shadows from the limelight of McGreevey's support of the arena proved to be a big boost the laughable and pathetic New to incumbent Sharpe James, who was facing a stiff chal- York Knicks. We people in New lenge. McGreevey's announcement was a payoff for a huge 'No-cut' policy is unmanageable Jersey still harbor a strange attachment to the city on the political debt because James had staunchly supported To The Chronicle: assume this "no-cut" policy is also intended to cover McGreevey when it looked as if Sen. Robert Torricelli was other side of the Hudson and the When the "no-cut" policy for sports was put in- the range of non-athletic student activities. How Kill Van Kull; it's time we break going to make a run for the governor's seat. place at the middle school level, I was a proponent will they handle this in the school play, will there be away and proudly declare our Bateman is correct. The governor needs to get his prior- of the policy. Since the seventh and eighth grades a new cast for each scene? Will the jazz ensemble sports independence. The ities straight. With property taxpayers feeling a tighter are usually the first time many of the students are have 10 drummers? Has the impact of removing Meadowlands is a place of mira- squeeze on their wallets, McGreevey's first priority is to exposed to interscholastic sports, I can rationalize entrance requirements for honors classes or Peer cles. that this policy gives all students the opportunity to been thought through? relieve that burden from the middle-class. And that still What is at stake in the NBA hasn't happened. Politics obviously is the top priority for participate on a school team. However, I became I also question the impact this decision will have less convinced of the benefits when I saw this poli- on the township's ability to attract qualified and championship is more important the McGreevey administration. cy in action with the seventh and eighth grade bas- motivated coaches. Many high school coaches take than what group of obscenely ketball team at Orange Avenue School. I was able on this challenge for the opportunity to work with overpaid athletes earns the title. to see only a few of the games, but seeing the 25 our children and to advance their abilities in sports. The struggle between the Nets players attempt to warm-up before the game was As the requirements of coaching evolves through and the Lakers is a metaphor, for almost comical. Even with the 25-man roster, only this "no cut" policy to be one of supervision rather a larger cultural battle constant- an extended handful of players got into the game. I than individual instruction, I can only speculate ly being fought between New The Chronicle is here for you was not able to view the practices, but I cannot that this will degrade the quality of the high school Jersey and California. New imagine how a coach can safely and effectively con- coaching staff. Jersey is strong and mature; The following information should help you get your duct a practice in half a gym with a team of that We need to realize that children are very California is a hyperactive ideas and community news into The Cranford Chronicle: size. resilient. They learn from wins and losses. When teenager who has misplaced his Call Editor Kathleen Phillips at (908) 575-6686 with Moving this policy up to high school athletics they are confronted with a situation where they are Ritalin. It is a battle between story suggestions, questions or comments. makes less sense to me. Students at that level have "cut" from a team or don't get selected for a desired the solid and the wobbly, the a multitude of high school activities that they can program, they are undoubtedly disappointed and sane and the insane, Bruce For sports, call Daniel Murphy at (908) 575-6691. Springsteen and Sugar Ray. Our address: The Chronicle, P.O. Box 699, Somerville, participate in. Undoubtedly this policy will require they either use that as a cue to worker harder to NJ 08876. additional coaches and the associated additional improve their skills for the next opportunity, or For example, in California — expenses for uniforms, transportation, etc. There they gravitate to another interest, life is like that. so I've been told — there are Our fax number is (908) 575-6683. are only so many dollars allocated in the budget for The process of learning life's lessons is one of the colonic boutiques; here, in New Our e-mail address is [email protected]. student activities and I see this eventually leading major attributes of the high school experience. Jersey, we have sausage and Deadlines to a reduction in the overall breadth of available Jace Bender pepper sandwiches on the board- student athletic and non-athletic activities. I Cranford walk at Seaside Heights. The deadline for submitting articles and press releases In California, people put fruit to The Chronicle is 5 p.m. Friday. on cardboard-and-catsup pizza The deadline for submitting letters to the editor is 10 and sing the praises of tofu; in a.m. Monday. New Jersey, there's pork roll — Should high school teams have a no-cut policy? Trenton's greatest gift to the Correction policy western world — and the pizz£ is the absolute best on the globe. The Chronicle will correct errors of fact, context or pre- And in New Jersey, we cook oufr sentation and clarify any news content that confuses or fish. misleads readers. Please report errors to Executive Editor In California, millions prac^ Michael Deak at (908) 575-6685. tice the dubious science of aror matherapy; In New Jersey, w£ Letter policy take a whiff of the air along the Turnpike in Linden to remind us Letters should be no longer than 200 words and may be of the truly essential things oif edited for content, brevity, good taste and libel. Letters life. should be typewritten and include the writer's daytime I am sure there are plenty of telephone number for verification. misconceptions about Send letters to the above addresses or fax number. California, just as there are numerous misleading stereo- types about New Jersey. Not all Californians are bubble-headed "I think in scholastic sports, "It's a terrible idea. Kids get "I don't think they should blondes and not all New there's enough intramural cut from chorus and band; it's cut people. I've been cut Jerseyans are members of The teams for kids to learn. I think something that they learn. It before, and it makes you feel Mob; "Saved by the Bell" and (Kranfr you should earn your way and won't be uniformly applied at worse. (The new approach) "The Sopranos" do not accurate- nbfChtnmde your letter." the high school... It's time for gives people a chance to get ly reflect life in either state. But Sinca l«»i ) Steven Potash (students) to learn you can't involved outside of school." there is something truly loopy NJN Publishing © 2002 Cranford storeowner make everything." Melanle Guthrle about California that is absent A Penn Jersey Advance, Inc. Newspaper Norman Albert Cranford from New Jersey. Maybe too Cranford many people in California actu- ally believe in the reality of the Publisher Rosemarie Maio 908-575-6664 television shows and movies pro- Executive Editor . . Michael Deak 908-575-6685 duced in Hollywood. It's an occu- Editor KatfUeen Phillips 908-575-6686 pational hazard. 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Dr., Short Hills DICEY REILLY (908)276-0082 300 Somerset St. • Contemporary art froil Theater (908) 464-7716 7 p.m. Saturday, June 8 Open 2-4 p.m. Sunday or by New Brunswick India, to July 31. • "HMS Pinafore," Gilbert & Liberty Park, Peapack appointment. Free admission. (732) 846-5777 NOW PLAYING Sullivan operetta. 8 p.m. June (908) 234-0589 • "Restoring a 19th Century Open 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Galleries 7, 8, 14, 15; 3 p.m. June 9, 16. • Irish band plays as part of Kitchen," to June. Tuesday-Saturday; 1-4 p.m. ATRIUM GALLERY CIRCLE PLAYERS Adults $15; under 12 $6. Peapack-Gladstone Community • "Cranford's Prehistoric Sunday. Chubb Group of 416 Victoria Ave., Piscataway VILLAGERS THEATRE Day. Rain site: Peapack- Past," to June. • "Light from the Yellow Insurance Companies (732) 968-7555 475 DeMott Lane, Somerset Gladstone Municipal Building. • Exhibit marking "100 Years Star" by Robert O. Fisch, to 1-78 Exit 33, Warren • "Jake's Women," Neil Simon (732) 873-2710; Free admission. of Cranford High School," to June 9. (908) 903-2000 "dramedy." 8 p.m. June 7, 8, 14, www.villagerstheatre.com GABE KAPLAN June. NEW JERSEY MUSEUM Open to the public 9 a.m.-41 15, 21, 22, 28, 29; 3 p.m. June • "Fiddler on the Roof," local 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, June EAST JERSEY OLDE OF AGRICULTURE p.m. Monday-Friday or byj 16. Admission $13 opening appointment. production of Broadway/movie 13; State Theatre, 15 Livingston TOWNE Cook College night, $12 other nights; musical. 8 p.m. June 7, 8,14,15, Ave., New Brunswick Johnson Park Route 1, New Brunswick • "Peter Arakawa: Lyric I $1 I/one, $20/two for matinee. 21, 22, 28, 29; 2 p.m. June 9,16, (877) STATE 11; 1050 River Rd., Piscataway (732) 249-2077; Abstractions," to June 28. Discounts available. 23, 30. Adults $16; students, www.statetheatrenj.org (732)745-3030 • www.agriculturemuseum.org J. CACCIOLA GALLERY FORUM THEATRE seniors $14. • The Sweathogs' teacher in Re-creation of. village from Open 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 22 Claremont Rd. 314 Main St., Metuchen "Welcome Back, Kotter," back in the Colonial-era port of Raritan Tuesday-Saturday. Free admis- Bernardsville (732) 548-0582; action with the Chicago City Landing. Open to the public sion for members. Non-member (908) 204-9900 www.akidsforum.com Dance Open 10:30 a.m.-6 p.m. STAR-SPANGLED DANCE Limits comedy troupe. 8:30 a.m.-4:15 p.m. Tuesday- admission: adults $4, seniors • "The Wizard of Oz," local Admission $50-$20. Friday, 1-4 p.m. Sunday. Guided $3, children 4-12 $2, children Tuesday-Saturday or by production of movie musical, 2 p.m. Saturday, June 15 appointment. State Theatre, 15 Livingston ME LAME tours 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. under 4 free. Registration this one with an all-child cast. 8 p.m. Friday, June 7 Tuesday-Friday, 1:30 p.m. required for groups. • "Escape Artists: Unlocking To June 29. Admission $12; Ave., New Brunswick WALLACE HOUSE AND the Unconscious Through (877) STATE 11; Wilson Memorial Sunday. Free admission. Group group rates available. Call for Union Church tours by appointment. OLD DUTCH PARSON- Land, Sea, City and Air," to showtimes. www.statetheatrenj.org June 15. • Red, white and blue recital 7 Valley Rd., Watchung METLAR-BODINE AGE HUNTERDON HILLS PRINTMAKING COUNT- with dancers from JoAnn's (908) 753-0190 HOUSE MUSEUM 71 Somerset St., Somerville PLAYHOUSE CIL Dance Studio-The Performing • The 70's singer-songwriter 1281 River Rd., Piscataway (908) 725-1015 Route 173, Hampton OF NEW JERSEY Arts Centre (South Plainfield). ("Brand New Key") in a rare (732) 463-8363 George Washington's head- (800) 447-7313; 440 River Rd., Branchburg Admission $20-$10. live concert. Admission $25 in Artifacts of Lenni-Lenape quarters when he was sta- www.hhplayhouse.com ^ advance, $28 at the door. Indians and other peoples from tioned in Somerville in 1778. (908) 725-2110; [ • "See How They Run," come- RHYTHM & BLUES the land now known as Open 10 a.m.-noon and 1-5 p.m. www.printnj.org Events Open 11 a.m.-4 p.m. dy by Philip King in a dinner FANWOOD STREET FAIR BY THE BROOK Piscataway. Open noon-5 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday; 1-5 p.m. theater setting. 11:30 a.m. Noon Saturday, June 8 Thursday-Saturday, 1-4 p.m. Sunday. Free admission. Wednesday-Friday, 1-4 p.m. (908) 995-2246 Saturday. Monday-Friday, 11:30 a.m. and • Along Martine and South Cedar Brook- Park Sunday. Adults $2; children $1. JANE VOORHEES 6:30 p.m. Saturday, 2 p.m. Park Ave., Plainfield Registration required for pro- ZIMMERLI ART MUSE- • "Artist to Artist: Berlin to avenues in the Union County grams. New Jersey," to July 20. Sunday, to June 22. Admission borough, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. June 9. (908) 436-2900 UM $49.50-$38; group rates avail- • 80's group Cameo ("Word • "Afternoon Tea," 3-5 p.m. Rutgers University, 71 WATCHUNG ARTS CEN- Free admission. TER able. ROSE DAY Up!"), 70's hitmakers B.T. June 8. Cost $12. Hamilton St., New PAPER MILL PLAY- Express ("Do It Till You're • Bernard Singer on life after Brunswick Watchung Circle, Watchung Colonial Park (908) 753-0190; HOUSE Mettlers Rd., East Millstone Satisfied") and 3 other bands. death, 6:30 p.m. June 12. $5; (732) 932-7237; Brookside Dr., Millburn Free admission. bring a brown-bag meal. www.zimmerlimuseum.rut- www.watchungarts.org (732) 873-2459, Ext. 22 Open 1-4 p.m. Tuesday, (973) 376-4343; • 28th annual Northeast gers.edu www.papermill.org Museums MILLER-CORY Open 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Wednesday, Friday, Saturday; tournament of roses, 10 a.m.-4 3-7:30 p.m. Thursday. • "My Fair Lady," local pro- p.m. June 8. Free admission. CORNELIUS LOW HOUSE HOUSE MUSEUM Tuesday-Friday, noon-5 p.m. duction of Broadway/movie Middlesex County 614 Mountain Ave., Saturday, Sunday. Tours of the • "Go Figure!" art by Maxine musical. To July 21. Admission Museum Westfield collection 2 and 3 p.m. Sunday. King, to June 30. Reception 1-4 Concerts p.m. June 9. $59-$29; discounts available. AMERICAN TEXTURES 1225 River Rd., Piscataway (908) 232-1776 Free admission for members. Call for show schedule. 6 p.m. Sunday, June 9 (732) 745-4177 Open 2-5 p.m. June 9; after Non-member admission: adults that closed until September. Spoken Word STONY HILL PLAYERS Hillsborough Reformed Open to the public 1-4 p.m. $3; senior citizens, Rutgers stu- Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Adults $2; students 50 cents; dents and children under 12 LOIS HARROD Community Congregational Church, Route 523 Church, 200 Hartshorn Friday and Sunday. children under 6 free. free. Admission free for all first 8 p.m. Wednesday, June 12 Millstone Borough • "UnCommon Clay: New Sunday of month. Barron Arts Center (908)359-3391 • "Indian Leather and Bead Jersey's Architectural Terra Work," June 9. Works of Efim 582 Rahway Ave., • Ensemble concert with the Cotta Industry, to May 30,2003. MUSEUM OF THE AMER- Ladyzhensky, to July 31. 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Star Time and the Children's Hour Frank Wildhorn, Cy Coleman, She had two big WABG hits The Fisher Hall show will (or several years with Leslie Leslie Berceuse, Henry Mancini in "Lay Down" (with the Edwin have a mother-son component I Iggnms, Bobby Darren and Connie and others. The show will be pre- Hawkins Singers) and "Brand as well: Beau-Jarred Francis. He appeared as the lead sented at JudyOs Chelsea Supper New Key" (which got all the Schekeryk, an accomplished singer in the Follies Bergere in Club, 169 Eighth Ave., New York way to No. 1). singer and musician himself, Paris for three years. DeMarco City on June 12, 18, 24 and 25 at She also wrote "Look What will be the opening act for stayed in Vegas headlining at the 8:30 p.m. The cover charge is $15 They've Done to My Song" for Melanie and then serve as her Stardust with Lillianne with a $10 food or drink minimum. the New Seekers, a hit that was accompanist. Montevecchi, then traveled East Dinner is available. bigger on WABC than on the Admission is $25 in advance appearing at the Bon Soir, Tony national charts. or $28 at the door. Pastor's in NYC and the Americana What people might not be For reservations, phone Hotel in Miami. This all came to a aware of is that this singer- (908) 753-0190. The concert is close but DeMarco kept his musical GREAT songwriter — actual name interest alive performing at the part of the folk music series Paper Mill Playhouse and the State Melanie Safka — lived in sponsored by the Watchung Theater of New Jersey. Walter ^_ Central Jersey when she was at Arts Center. Winchell called him ".the voice that her commercial peak. The Wilson Memorial Union wishes you love." Starting at She returns to Central Church is on the Valley Road Serendipitously, DeMarco and Jersey for a rare coffeehouse side of the Watchung Circle. Agosta met during an audition for $10.95 show 8 p.m. Friday, June 7 in Parking is available nearby at a show DeMarco was directing. "It Fisher Hall at the Wilson Best Lake, the Watchung Arts Started With a Dream" represents CULINARY CONCEPTS Memorial Union Church, Center, the Watchung Public a joyous return to the stage by two CATERERS Watchung. Melanie may even Library and Watchung Borough men who reflect on life through perform some of the songs on Hall. Melanie is returning from the 1970s to perform in Watchung. song with expressions of pathos, joy Phone: 908-241-3030 GRADS Isny t time that Dad received what he really wants — a pool table (ARA) - When was the last time their own. difference in a player's game. the d&or, not compete with it. face recovered. It can be replaced As you can see, the choices of bil- you had a get-together at your Pool cues run the gamut from Books are another popular gift This brings us to the game room. with traditional solid color fabric or liard gifts are limitless. Still not place, sharing an activity that utilitarian to extravagant. Basic idea and range from a basic rule- If space is a consideration, there custom colors or designs that sure what your pool player needs? brings everyone to the table? Now one-piece cues start at $25, a two- book to stories about the sport's his- are tables that convert into a din- match the decor or declare the A gift certificate in any amount more than ever folks are spending piece cue stick ranges from $65 to tory and heroes of the game. How- ing table. You can even buy a spe- owner's alma mater. Players need a from a local billiard retailer can time with family and friends and $300 and a top of the line custom to videos are appreciated and range cial top that converts your pool place to stash their pool stuff and take care of your quandary. If they often it's over a game of pool. cue can cost anywhere from $350 to from $15 to $25. A video or DVD of table into a veritable game room sit between turns. Specialty stools don't have their own table yet, that Pool does not leave anyone out. $10,000. The "top shelf specialty classic movies such as "Hustler" or with glide hockey on one side and equipped with beverage rest and special person in your life would From age 6 to 86 (and beyond), cues, made of exotic woods and "The Color of Money" are a must for table tennis on the other. Where billiard motif upholstery allow also appreciate a table time gift cer- everyone can play pool. Pool doesn't embellished with inlays of wood, a player's film library. children are involved, a game room those waiting their turn to watch tificate at a local billiard rjoom. discriminate by gender either — gems and stones, express the per- How about purchasing the ulti- with a pool table makes your place the fun without getting in the way. So, remember: Billiard gifts are women are on an even playing field sonality of the true pool aficionado. mate yet essential gift — a beauti- the "coolest one on the block" and Cue stands, from plain and utilitar- just about the most perfect thing with men. It also crosses social Cue cases to transport and pro- ful new table for the home or office? you will know where your offspring ian to intricate folk art carvings you can give because it's something lines—from pool hall to penthouse tect the stick start at about $35 and Slate pool tables start at $1,500 are! Want to take the fun outdoors? range in price from $35 to $500 or they can share with others, maybe game room, from after school pro- go up from there. Colorful and and from there the sky's the limit. Not to worry; a water resistant pool more. even you! grams to senior centers and from unique billiard balls are another Statistics show that women are an table lets you work on your tan the family game room to the facto- way to show your stripes, or solids integral part of the decision to pur- while working on your game. ry or office break room, pool is for that matter. A set of pool balls chase a pool table, especially for the A game room needs decorative ' everybody's game. decorated with NFL teams, glow in home. That said, you can rest accents to make it pop. Decorator Looking for the perfect gift for the dark colors, or patriotic stars assured that a pool table is a fine and novelty accessories such as the pool player in your life? The and stripes add a dash of design piece of furniture, not just sports lighting, mirrors and classic posters options are as rich and varied as and color to a pool table for about equipment. A trip to a local pool add atmosphere and a touch of the history of the sport. Whether $200 a set. Ball polishers keep balls retailer show room is proof positive whimsy to any game room. If the you're buying for a pro or a rank smooth and balanced and triangle that billiard tables and accessories gift recipient doesn't need a new novice, there is something to fitth e racks perfectly align the balls for can be beautiful, and will enhance Japanese Restaurant table just yet, have the playing sur- • Sushi A La Carte • Chef Special Roll recipient's taste and your pocket- clean and powerful break shots. Come Taste • Sushi & Sashimi • Combo Platters book. 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Wednesday Club: of tho Kenilworth Public Electronic recycling June 13 Monday, June 10 — Atlantic Library, and Peggy Coloney, City (Showboat). Cost is $16. director of the Center for Hope Mow can you got rid of your Computer monitors, hard dri- Hospice. obsolete computers and old TV ves, keyboards, CPUs, mouses, The bus leaves Meeker Avenue sets? modems, scanners and printers 11 a.m. Phone Arlene Borden The monthly birthday party Don't, put them out at the curb will he accepted. Old TV sets, SENIORS at (908) 272-5441. Another was held May 21 with 76 in with your regular garbage. Bring VCRs, speakers, circuit boards Atlantic City trip is scheduled attendance. Members celebrat- and fax machines also can be those electronic devices between Citizens Friday Club is spon- July 8. ing birthdays in May were noon-6 p.m. Thursday, June 13 to dropped off for recycling. Thursday Club Olga Kowal, Gerry soring a trip Oct. 22-24 to Outsiders are welcome on all the John H. Stamler Police Refrigerators, washing The Cranford Senior trips. DiFrancesco, Edith Gribbin, Academy in Scotch Plains. machines, dryers, microwave Citizens Thursday Club is Lancaster, Pa. Cost is $285 per Rose Ferrara, Anna Maurigi, "Electronics Recycling Day" is ovens and air conditioners will sponsoring a trip Sept. 14-23 to person, double occupancy. For open to all people who live in not be accepted. Kenilworth Senior Loretta Isenburg, John Prince Edward Island and reservations, phone (908) 276- Calemme, Florence Burns, Gen Union County. Businesses and For more information, visit 2849. Citizens Club commercial vehicles are notwww.unioncountynj.org/oem or Nova Scotia. Phone (908) 272- Glowinski, Minnie Leikauskas invited. phone (908) 654-9889. 5375. A general meeting May 1 and Vera Cerempei. All sang Wednesday Club marked Community songs related to Mother's Day, JUNE/JULY/AUGUST SESSIONS 10% off with this ad for June Sessions Only Friday Club Trips sponsored by theAppreciation Day. Guest speak- and Memorial Day. An ice. For Beginners to Advanced Boys and Girls, Ages 8-14 The Cranford Senior Cranford Senior Citizens ers were Dale Spindel, director cream cake was donated by Theresa's Delights. •
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Marybeth Ordner, Melissa L. Cittone. Patetta and Stefanie M. *** This week (Campus notes Romano. Laura Marie Crawford of Garwood — Joan M. Cranford was named to the Nicole Marie Cerchio, Cranford — Michael Gallagher, Erin Napodano dean's list for the fall 2001 daughter of Robert and Patricia Andrews, Louis G. Antao, and Cheryl A. Pickett. semester at Fairfield University Cerchio of Cranford, has gradu- Mark A. Brenycz, Desiree A. *** in Fairfield, Conn. She is a SATURDAY SATURDAY ated from William Paterson Bryan, Patricia A. Busick, William Cruz of Cranford senior majoring in finance. JUNE 8 University in Wayne. She Lori M. Canavan, Steven and Alexis Puig of Kenilworth The daughter of Bruce and JUNE 15 received a bachelor's degree in have enrolled at the Edison cam- Donna Crawford graduated from SPECIAL WASTE — collec- Cermak, Marie N. HOUSE TOUR — special education at commence- Dosmasfils, Kelly A. pus of the Cittone Institute. 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Hurry won't last!! — often called '|junk fees" — must be paid by the considered a "direct charge," but a broker transac- last policy statement on the matter, HUD said a home buyer or seller, unless they are waived at the tion fee was the focus of his comments recently violation can occur when a service provider charges last minute by the party levying the fee. when discussing junk fees. The issue has flared up a fee for which no, nominal, or duplicative Work is In most cases, these fees are charged by the since HUD issued a statement of policy that sug- done — or when the fee exceeds the reasonable mortgage lender or broker. For example, a "trans- gested various fees that might be unearned in value of the goods or services provided. 908-709-8400 action fee" is sometimes charged by a broker — a some respect, or duplicative of other fees, or simply The Realtors' association strongly disagrees J charge over and above his standard commission. not justified by the service provided. Such fees are with the HUD statement and has made its opposi- Lenders have charged a "attorney's review fee" subject to EESPA enforcement. tion known. They claim the amount oif compensa- even though there was never an attorney review It's important to have terms clarified by HUD, it tion a consumer agrees to pay a broker isn't a prop- (in some cases). was noted by the National Association of Realtors. er subject for RESPA scrutiny unless the fee is split There's a lot of confusion about what fees are or NAR recently retained outside legal counsel to or shared with others. ou are not justified and legal. help press for clarification on transaction fees. So what can consumers do to avoid paying junk "Any direct charges imposed by settlement ser- "Transaction fees, which are typically set at a fees? They should carefully read their property list vice providers on consumers must be considered flat rate separate from the commissions, are ing agreement form and "offer to purchase" con- 'reasonable in the marketplace' — otherwise the designed to help offset specific broker costs, such as tract — including the small print. When you see a fees could be considered for review under the fed- document processing," a NAR report stated. fee listed you don't understand, question it. If it's ANOTHER ONE OF OUR not justified, request that it be removed. It "SUCCESS STORIES'" will probably be quickly deleted. The best time to spot the problem fee is CONGRATULATIONS: It's Time For A Change when signing agreement forms, not at the MEET SONIA RAMIREZ Frustrated with your current office? settlement table. But even at that last- PROUD NEW HOMEOWNER OF minute point, challenge any fee you feel is 242 WEST9WAVEHUE. ROSELLE. 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But Lee buckled Watchung Conference crown, the Casey Steffin reached on an down and retired the next two Cranford High softball team's infield error, went to second on a hitters on a strikeout and pop out magical carpet ride came to a dis- passed ball and third base on a to escape unscathed. appointing conclusion Thursday sac bunt. Kristen Perry lifted a In the seventh, Lauren with a 1-0 loss to West Morris fly ball to rightfield and Steffin O'Donnell singled with one out Central in the North Jersey was able to race home just a step and reached second when the Section 2 Group 3 final. ahead of the throw from Emily apparent game ending pop up Trying to clinch their third Ulanski. was dropped by West Morris' first championship in two weeks the With the pitching duel heating baseman. With two aboard Lee Cougars allowed one unearned up the confidence and resolve was able to get the final out on a run in the bottom of the first and Cranford had used to win 18 soft liner to third. were unable to cash in on several straight games was beginning to "We didn't have much busi- opportunities late in the game to shine through again as the West ness being in this game, but draw even, concluding a remark- Morris coaches began begging somebody was watching out for able season, which included their their team to put away a us," said Biunno. "We had a cou- first Union County, Tournament Cranford squad that was believ- ple of gifts to keep us in big championship and the Watchung ing more and more with each innings, but we couldn't deliver Conference National Division passing inning it could win. any key hits. (Lee) pitched very, crown, with a 22-6 record. But With Pemoulie and the very well. That's frustrating Christine Pemoulie matched Cranford defense shutting down because our bats have gotten West Morris' Mandy Lee pitch for West Morris the Highlanders much better lately. pitch, carrying a no-hitter into were unable to pull away and "I thought they all had a great the fifth and allowing just four Cranford started finding oppor- game. We're a little disappointed hits, one walk and no earned tunities. The Cougars had a run- in the bats, but that's going to runs on the day. Lee gave up ner on base every inning but the happen. I think what's the most three hits and walked four while fourth and put runners in scoring upsetting is you win the counties striking out nine and worked out position in the fifth, sixth and for the first time, clinch the con- of several tough late inning jams. seventh but couldn't come up ference (2-1 Wednesday) against "I can't be disappointed in this with the one key hit to draw a very, very good Kearny team team," said Head Coach Terry even. Cranford, who scored 17 and this was the icing on the GEORGE PACCIELLO/THE CHRONICLE Biunno. "They never say die, they runs in its first two state tourna- cake. Catcher Lauren O'Donnell was unable to make a quick catch and tag as West Morris' Casey Steffan raced never give up. It's like the ment games, stranded 10 run- "Even though I said the rest is home with the only run of the game Thursday. Miracle Mets — you gotta ners on base, including four in See Cougars, page C-2 Summer schooling vital to Cougars' improvement
By DAMEL MURPHY ished in second place in the the team can be more com- Cranford's offense should be this season, and Ingram moved THE CHRONICLE Watchung Conference National take the steps petitive and strong next season, with speed up from the freshman squad Division. needed to be a battle and get demon Jamar Ingram and power midway through the season and It wasn't the type of year the "With two summer seasons contender again back to being a hitting Dave Drechsel headlin- made an immediate impact with Cranford High baseball program and a varsity season under their next season. success ful ing the lineup. Drechsel, a junior, his blazing speed and ability to has grown accustomed to, but belts we're looking forward to ... "We always baseball pro- was the steadiest and most get on base and put pressure on nobody expects it^to happen March l(the official start of the feel we can get gram." feared bat in the Cougars lineup the defense. again next season. spring season)," said McCaffery. things going Baseball Among For the first time in Head "We didn't finish well at all. We because they McCaffery's Coach Dennis McCaffery's four were not making plays, we were have a good main focus this years at the helm of the program throwing away at bats. We were work ethic. It's never bejgt;:,a summer will be the pitching the Cougars failed to finish with not able to succeed because of question of work ethic,"* said rotation, which returns Derrick ATHLETES OF THE WEEK a winning record and 20 wins as that and we weren't able to win McCaffery. "The question is just Zulik, Brian Ciencin and Sam sponsored by a late season skid dropped games down the stretch." , playing fundamentally sound Chaleef, and improving the Cranford to 10-13 on the year. But those are all problems baseball. At times we did, other team's ability to hit with two- xJlyla n/tut<< But it was also the youngest McCaffery and his coaching staff times we didn't come close. strikes, a problem most evident squad McCaffery has had, and plan to address during the "It's going to be an intense in Cranford's Union County with 13 players returning next American Legion season. The summer. We're really going to try Tournament quarterfinal round season he is looking forward to a Cranford Senior American to put together a successful sea- loss to Plainfield, when 14 Seniors (from left) Emily productive American Legion Legion squad opened play son, learn from the mistakes Cougars struck out. Ulanski, Michele Segear, Meg summer campaign and battling Monday night with an 11-1 victo- we've made and correct those There will also be plenty of Maher, Gina Serpico and (not for county and state supremacy ry over New Providence and took mistakes and take it to the next competition for starting jobs pictured) Nicole Seney led the again next spring. on Kenilworth Tuesday. They'll step. That's what summer base- between now and Opening Day. Cranford High softball team to Cranford lost it's final five travel to Berkeley Heights for a ball is for. It's an opportunity to The junior varsity squad reached its first ever Union County games, was eliminated from the 5:45 p.m. game tomorrow. learn system and learn the pro- the Union County Tournament championship and Watchung Union County Tournament quar- One of the biggest assets of gram. What we do in summer is final and the freshman team Conference title. terfinals by Plainfield 5-1, lost to the team has been it's work very important. completed a 16-6 season. Even Jefferson in the first round of the ethic, which only serves to bol- "We need to get in the weight with 13 players returning, every state tournament 5-1 and fin- ster MeCaffery's confidence that room, learn from our mistakes, position is open
Senior K.C. Brown took second place in the 3200 meter race at the state tournament in Egg Harbor this past weekend, qualifying for yesterday's Meet of Champions.
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YOUTH SPORTS n run in the first hacked by the MohawkB set the tnble on walks by SOCCER Brown finishes BASEBALL clutch hitting of Chris Petrirk. The Armando Andre nnd .Jeff Kniser. Thr Cranford Clipper U-9 boys Mohawks 4, Ohioknsnws 3 — Mohawks evened it up with n run in Michael Cohen wns hit by a pitch to sorcer team added another shutout 11 wiis iinnthrr fight to thf< finish in the bottom of the first on hits by load the bases. Chris Petrick han- to their impressive resume by Cr.'inford Hnsrb.ill Loapur playoff Michael Cohen and Robert Ghiretti. dled a hot smash off the bat of Chris defeating the Millburn Grizzlies 5-0 action as thr Mohawks camo from The Mohawks received solid defen- Nicastro for the first out, but Andre to coast to their ninth straight victo- second in group behind, nnd tlion had to hold on to sive play by Chris Nicaatro, Sean raced home with the tying run. ry and remain undefeated. defeat the Chirknsnws 4-3. -Jeff Trotter, Robert Ghiretti, nnd Kyle Robert Ghiretti ripped a double to The Clippers exploded for four By DANIEL MURPHY surpassed Wallden as the best in Slivinski, Chris Nicnst.ro, and Gnutieri. Andrew -Nappi and center field to plate the two go goals in the second period, highlight- the area. Knbrrt Ghirptti shared thn pitching Magnus Nelson turned in defensive ahead runs. Andrew Nappi drilled a ed by two players scoring for the first THE CHRONICLE gems for the Chickasaws. double in. the top of the 6th to make time this season (thus clinching "He's very determined," said d)itios for thp Mohawks, who move K.C. Brown continued to close Cranford Head Coach Ray White. oh to the quarterfinals. A.J. Gngnn The Chickasaws took the lead in it a 4-3 game, but the Mohawks held another season where every Clipper the fourth on hits by Chris Petrick on for the hard earned victory. scored) as well as the first ever out his Cranford track career with "He's very hungry as a runner. nnd Pntrick Gilstrap pitched well in Wallden was the man to beat in n losing effort for the Chickaaaws. nnd Anthony Petroski. The score Tyler Ainge contributed a double
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MORRISTOWN - Ryan t v ;'-jVVv'"^^^^^^^^^"^S^''" ~'y' • ''•-'^ff*^S*fi?'5?i8Wy^ ISKS£&'' ti£&i& Automotive Limited's newest dealership, Morristown MINI, is officially open for business, according to owner Rod Ryan. The new franchise, being run by the management team from Morristown BMW, is located at 59 Bank St., Morristown. It shares a newly renovated facil- ity with Morristown BMW's Certified Pre-Owned BMW Showroom. Mdrristown MINI's official launch party will take place June 13, from 5-9 p.m. The party is open to the public and will be held at the new fran- Dealer honored for excellence - chise's location in Morristown. Flemlngton Nissan has been awarded the Owner First Award of "It's going to be a great Excellence from Nissan North America. Pictured above, from left, time," Ryan said. "Those who are Jason Harris, Nissan Motor Corp, Steve Kiley, Flemlngton ' attend can expect lots of Nissan, Byron Brisby and Steve Kalafer, Flemlngton Car and Truck refreshments, socializing and, Company, and Marty Gleason, Nissan Motor Corp. . of course, a chance to get a first-hand look at the new MINI Cooper and MINI Cooper S. We hope to see a tremendous Flemington Mazda will host turn-out." The new MINI Cooper, being produced by BMW, has been completely updated and re-engineered. ^ The MINI Cooper is a really car clinic for Run participants fun car to drive, with a lot of produced by BMW, has been The new MINI Cooper also adheres to the same corporate Flemington Mazda will host for Miata owners on a first history. In fact, many of those completely updated and re-has the advantage of BMW's philosophy that drives all Ryan a Car Care Clinic on Saturday, come, first served reservation driving the new MINI Cooper engineered. It is 18 inches long advanced safety and security Automotive dealerships, which are the people (and the chil- June 8 for Mazda Miata owners basis. and 14 inches wide that the features that include: anti-lock is to deliver service that far as part of the Del-Val Miata Flemington Mazda, located dren of those people) who drove original. At its heart is a 1.6 brake system; flat tire monitor, exceeds the customers' expecta- the original Mini Cooper back Club's North Hunterdon Run. on Routes 31 and 202, is a liter/115 hp, four cylinder advance head protection sys- tions." The drive runs 57 miles, proud member of the locally in the 60's and 70's." engine that puts the power to tem II; remote keyless entry, For more information on The original Mini Cooper the ground through the front and an engine immobilizer with Morristown MINI, call the beginning on Route 31 inowned and nationally known was first launched in 1959, and wheels. A high performance coded drive away protection. dealership at (973)451-0009. Clinton, winding through the Flemington Car and Truck quickly became one of themodel, the 163 hp, super- Being true to the MINI's ori- Morristown MINI is thescenic North Hunterdon and Country Family of Dealerships. • world's best selling cars, with charged, intercooled MINIJ gins, a complete 14-hue pallette tenth franchise in the Ryan ending at Flemington Mazda. To schedule an appointment . 5.3 million sold to date. The Cooper S is also available. will be available for the exteri- Automotive family of dealer- The car care clinic includes a for the car care clinic, call Matt idea for it was conceived by Although both models are or, with several choices in con- ships, that include: Open Road 27- oint safety check and oilMcMingley, service manager of - designer and eccentric genius competitively priced—an trasting roof colors. Since the Acura, 1041 Route 18, East and filter change for $15.95. Flemington Mazda, at (908) ' Alec Issigonis. Measuring MSRP of $16,840 for the MINI Mine Cooper has always lent Brunswick; Morristown BMW, The safety check alone will be 782-7500. For more informa- . approximately 10 feet long and Cooper and an MSRP of 19,840 itself to drivers' self-expres- 170 Madison Ave., Morristown; $9.95. Mazda certified techni- tion, contact Buck Fountain at 4 feet wide, the original Mini for the MINI Cooper S-they sion, BMW has devised a series Morristown BMW's Certified cians will perform the service (908) 638-8989. . Cooper was intended to be the still come standard with an of personalized top patterns Pre-Owned BMW Showroom, 55 smallest possible car that array of amenities, including: that even includes the infa- Bank St., Morristown; Open would still accommodate four anti-theft audio system with mous Union Jack. Road BMW, 731 Route 1, Give us your important news adults and luggage. six speakers, map-reading and "The MINI Cooper is an Edison; Open Road BMW's Share your news of what's happening in your community "What makes this car really footwell lights, fold down rear unusual car, and people can Certified Pre-Owned BMW Send us information to NJN Publishing, Newsroom, P.O. Box 699, exciting is that this generation seats for expandable cargo expect an unusual showrrom Showroom, 540 Route 1, Somerville, NJ 08876. of MINI drivers will have the space, climate controlled glove- that captures the essence of Edison; Open Road You can fax information to (908) 575-6683 e-mail to mdeak@njnpub- advantage of BMW engineer- box, height-adjustable head- MINI and the quality of BMW," Honda/Mazda/Isuzu, 50 Route lishing.com. ing," Ryan commented. rests, power front windows and Ryan commented. "And of1 Edison; and Wayne Acura, For more information, call Executive Editor Michael Deak at (908) The new MINI Cooper, being more. course, Morristown MINI 1425 Route 23, Wayne. 575-6685. ACURA
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