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| Briefs Work on downtown center continues Students look up By CRAIG TURPM on the grant and proposed use spent.” Hamilton Boulevard and Maple road,” Kubala said. STAFF WRITER will be held during the Borough The public hearing is held and Oak Tree avenues, Kubala Kubala said the borough toward the stars Council meeting Thursday, every year. Over the last several explained. applied for the grant funds last SOUTH PLAINFIELD - Kubala said. years the borough has received This year’s project includes year. The public hearing is held SOUTH PLAINFIELD Look for the second phase of as part of the process for receiv­ — As part of a unit on “The “We will listen to public com­ $61,000 from Middlesex County. repairing and widening Front improvements to the borough’s ing the funding. The council also Solar System and Beyond,” ment and suggestion on uses for The grants are funded using fed­ Street, Kubala said. The road will “downtown” center to begin this the money,” Kubala explained. eral money that is allocated to be widened to allow a left hand applied for the grants during the Franklin School fifth grade year. “In the past we have used it for counties by the state. Each turn lane onto Oak Tree Avenue. year for other projects, he noted. students made models and Borough Councilman Edward the same improvements in the municipality applies to the coun­ Part of property owned by For instance, last year the bor­ wrote brief descriptions of Kubala said this week the bor­ center of town. So far we’ve been ty for the funding, Kubala said. Sherban’s Diner will be used, he ough received $50,000 from the the planets, ough may get $61,000 from the successful in being able to use Last year the money was used said. Community Development Block Using a great deal of county’s Housing and the funds for this purpose. to widen roads and add lighting “We already have permission Grant to purchase a new bus for imagination, students built Community Development Block “People have agreed that this in the center of the borough. The from Sherban’s to use a small the senior citizens of the bor­ their models from Grant program. A public hearing is where the money needs to be downtown district surrounds piece of land so we can widen the ough, Kubala said. Styrofoam, rubber balls and gumdrops. Three tables loaded with the models and explanations Council will were lined up in the hall outside the fifth grade classrooms. view plans The fifth graders ended the unit Jan. 26 by viewing the night sky. John Miller, for PAL of the Pearl Observatory in Green Brook, set up a portable planetarium in expansion the gymnasium during the day. He showed the students By CRAIG TURPM where the constellations STAFF WRITER were in the sky. At night Miller returned SOUTH PLAINFIELD - The with telescopes and helped Borough Council will get a first the students understand look at completed plans for the what they were viewing expansion of the Police Athletic outside when they looked Building, Maple Avenue Feb. 22. The Recreation Commission up at the night sky. and Joseph DeAndrea, designer Miller will return with of the expansion, will present the his telescopes 7 p.m. drawings of the center to the Wednesday to speak to the council. The news comes on the Franklin School Science heels of an announcement by the Club about astronomy and Police Athletic League that it is what is on view in the win­ extending the lease of the com­ ter sky. plex to the borough for an addi­ tional 25 years. Battle of the classes The lease will now run until 2043. The previous lease would set for tonight have run out in 2018. SOUTH PLAINFIELD At Monday’s recreation com­ — Students at South mission meeting updated plans Plainfield Middle School for the center were presented. will be in the “Battle of the “What we’ve done is to make Classes” 7-9 p.m. tonight. the use of the space more effi­ Events include the hula cient and to clean up some of the hoop circle (passing the areas,” DeAndrea said during the hoop without using hands), meeting. the alligator crawl, “Over Several commission members and Under” and foul shoot­ were pleased to see the addition ing. Only students in the of showers to the plan. same grade will compete Commission member Calvin Gross said having showers in the against each other in two GEORGE PACCIELLO/STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER (Continued on page A-3) teams made up of 20 stu­ The Police Athletic League may undergo a renovation sometime this year. dents chosen by lottery. “The ‘Battle of the Classes’ is based on the spirit of competition,” Assistant Principal Phyllis Man attempts to Savage said. Points are earned by cheering, banners each class makes and the num­ flee from police ber of tickets sold. The event is a fundrais­ By CRAIG TURPM Nwaenyi over when a motor er for the middle school STAFF WRITER vehicle check allegedly showed Tiger Gold program. his license was suspended. Students who are caught SOUTH PLAINFIELD - A The officer spotted him on doing good deeds by their Plainfield resident lead a bor­ Oak Tree Avenue during traffic teachers receive Tiger ough police officer on a slow duty. When Nwaenyi was told Gold, Savage said. speed chase through a parking to pull over he allegedly sped For the past week the lot last Tuesday. up and entered the center, middle school has held The man, attempting to police said. spirit days which end today elude a police officer, drove into Nwaenyi allegedly tried to with a pep rally sponsored the Oak Park Commons park­ escape via the Park Avenue exit by the Student Council. ing lot at 7:30 a.m. Jan. 26. He to the center, but, was blocked Tickets are $2 for chil­ got boxed in once inside the lot by traffic waiting to exit the dren and adults, $1 for PHOTO BY LIBBY BARSKY and was eventually cornered by center. He then allegedly drove senior citizens. Fifth graders at Kennedy School show off their certificates during a DARE graduation. With the students are the officer. to the a rear parking lot where Police Officers Joe Pappa and Allen LaMonda. Constantine Nwaenyi, 27, of he was blocked in by the officer, Plainfield was arrested and authorities said. Recycling center charged with eluding a police After a stand off for several will close for holiday officer. He was released after minutes Nwaenyi surrendered posting $100 bail pending a to police. SOUTH PLAINFIELD Students pass serious test hearing in South Plainfield He was issued a summons — The South Plainfield By UB8Y BARSKY talking with children was for parents. Municipal Court. for driving while suspended, Recycling Center will be An officer tried to pull police said. closed Feb. 12 for Lincoln’s CORRESPONDENT “We have to find the time,” he said. Birthday and Feb. 16 for All students received a T-shirt with the DARE President’s Day. SOUTH PLAINFIELD — Each of the elemen­ emblem which they wore for the graduation. The center will be open 8 tary schools in the borough was the site of a DARE The students in each school were asked to write Police seek man with a.m.-3 p.m. Feb. 13 and graduation ceremony last week. an essay or make a poster relating to what they had noon-7 p.m. Feb. 17. “The real war against drugs starts in the class­ learned in DARE classes. Essay contest winners room,” said Police Chief Steven Merkler, a guest at received lion-bears. Poster contest winners received marijuana stash in house each graduation ceremony. “Education is cheaper a medal and a calculator. and more effective than incarceration.” Winners of the poster contest were Kristina By CRAM TURPM Officers went to the house at DARE stands for Drug iihuse Resistance Cursi and Rebecca Watts, at Kennedy School; STAFF WRITER 3:30 p.m., the poice report stat­ Education. Amanda Smalley, Cynthia Chang, Shanaye Thomas ed. For 45 minutes each week for 17 weeks, police and Eric LaFontane, at Franklin School; Kathryn SOUTH PLAINFIELD - A The marijuana was allegedly Inside Officers Allen LaMonda and Joe Papa visited fifth Koury, Courtney Eustice and Ashley Britton, at West Seventh Street resident is found in two places in the mas­ grade classrooms in the public schools and Sacred Riley School; James Olson, Mallory Cooper and being sought for allegedly stash­ ter bedroom. Police said there Commentary...... A-4 Heart School. Jacqueline Matchett, at Roosevelt School; Diane ing over three pounds of mari­ was a strong odor of marijuana The officers’ purpose was to educate students to Romano and Caitlin Monroe, at Sacred Heart juana in his house, police said in the room when it was Community Life.... A-6 avoid using drugs of all kinds, including alcohol and School. this week. entered. cigarettes, and to offer strategies that will help stu­ Winners of the essay contest were Jessica The 36-year-old resident was A total of 3.7 pounds of mari­ Sports...... C-1 dents resist the pressure to take them. Garcia, Brett Morris and Chris Weakley, at not home when police, acting on juana was found hidden in the “This program not only educates children in Franklin School; Natalia Tamzoke and Rebecca a tip from an anonymous caller, bottom drawer of a dresser and Weekend Pius...... B-1 what they should not to do and how they should say Watts, at Kennedy School; Michael Everett, Brian searched the house. His wife in a cardboard box in a closet. ‘no,’ but it also gives them the methods and founda­ Kelly and Saira Memon, at Riley School; Anjelica and two children were home at The drugs were kept in several Obits...... B-5 tions by which they can make decisions on then- Brooks, Shaunique Cisson and Alyssa Kurilew, at the time of the search. Police large plastic bags. Police recov-. own,” Assistant Superintendent of Schools Lillian Roosevelt School; Paigja Spruill and Philip Campos, said the suspect could face ered a small scale from the bed' Real Estate...... D-3 DeSimon said. at Sacred Heart School. felony drug charges. room, according to reports. The assistant superintendent has attended Funding for the DARE program comes from the Last Friday a caller told Police said the suspect’s wife Classified...... D-1 every DARE graduation ceremony for seven years. South Plainfield Alliance Against Substance Abuse, police that a commercial carrier, gave consent to search the' LaMonda, who has a 13-year-old daughter, told the South Plainfield Police Department, the South such as UPS or Federal Express, house. During the search she parents just how easy it was to put off talking or lis­ Plainfield Board of Education and the Home School allegedly delivered a box con­ allegedly said the drugg tening to their kids. He stressed how important Association at Sacred Heart School. taining marijuana to the house. belonged to her husband. 4 h * A-2 Review/Herald/Reporter February 5,1999 Someone wanted it their way — $1,829 in cash SOUTH PLAINFIELD - ing van, police said. tigated for allegedly using a Police are investigating the The attempted theft is under corporate American Express theft of $1,829 from a safe at j Police log investigation, officials reported. card to purchase $9,100 worth Burger King, Park Avenue. *** of computer equipment between Someone with a key to the Wojtek Janowski, 42, of Feb. 1997-Jan. 6, police said. restaurant and the combination Officials said the theft is under Edison was arrested and The 21-year-old employee to the safe allegedly entered the investigation. charged with possession of allegedly used the card to pur­ restaurant and stole the money *** heroin following a motor vehicle chase equipment from PC between 1:30-6:57 a.m. Cesar Vargas, 51, of New stop on Interstate 287 9:30 p.m. Warehouse and Insight. Items Saturday. Officials said four Market Avenue was arrested Jan. 28, police said. purchased included a 17-inch managers with access to keys and charged with driving while Janowski had been stopped computer monitor and a and the safe were questioned intoxicated during a motor by a New Jersey State Trooper Pentium II processor. The about the theft. vehicle stop on Hadley Road and brought to the South employee, who was terminated The theft remains under 5:11 a.m. Jan. 31, police said. Plainfield Police Department, on Jan. 6, agreed to return the investigation, authorities Vargas was released on his Plainfield Avenue, where he card and merchandise to reported. own recognizance pending a was wanted on an outstanding Compact Disc World, officials *** hearing in South Plainfield warrant for his arrest, officials reported. Ellen Schoifet, 34, of Edison Municipal Court, officials said. reported. Police said the company was arrested and charged with *** While being searched at the reported the theft 1:06 p.m. obstruction of justice following Glynn Gaines, 40, of police department officers Jan. 27. Charges against the a motor vehicle stop on Piscataway was arrested and allegedly found heroin in one of employee are pending, authori­ Plainfield Avenue 11:18 p.m. charged with allegedly shoplift­ his pockets. He was held pend­ ties said. South Plainfield Family & Consumer Science teacher. Loretta *** Tansey. present some of the 12 coats that her students made to Jan. 29, police said. ing $118 worth of Tylenol from ing a hearing in South Bette Secerage. manager of Fabric Land. Schoifet allegedly parked in Kmart, Hadley Road, 10:08 a.m. Plainfield Municipal Court, Joseph Corbin, 28, of New 9 a handicap parking space with­ Sunday, officials reported. police stated. Brunswick was arrested and out having a permit to park Gaines was held on outstand­ charged with obstruction of jus­ SPHS students sew for charity there. When she was stopped by ing warrants for his arrest A manager at Days Inn, New tice during a motor vehicle stop When South Plainfield Family & Consumer Science Teacher police at the corner of Plainfield stemming from shoplifting World Way, reported 6:37 p.m. on New Brunswick Avenue 7:49 Loretta Tansey heard about Fabric land's Coats for Kids pro­ and Sampton avenues she charges from stores in Jan. 24 that someone had stolen p.m. Jan. 25, police said. gram she thought it would be a great project for her Fashion allegedly gave officers another Piscataway and Edison and one a Zenith 20-inch television set Corbin allegedly gave police One students. person's license and birth cer­ trespassing charge in from a room, police said. false identification. He was The students are Dana Butrico, Vidya Dowlat, Angelique tificate, police reported. Piscataway. He was held on a The $200 television had not issued a summons for driving Ganiaris, Stephanie Golonka. Erika Heisler. Veronica Howard, Officers gave Schoifet sum­ $750 contempt of court warrant been bolted to a stand. It had while revoked. He was released Shaline Itwaru, Jason Jackson. Anatonia Katsantonis, Allison monses for driving while sus­ for his arrest from Piscataway, been purchased to replace a set on $100 bail pending a hearing Kravetsky, Jennifer MacDougall, Julie Makowski, Veronica pended and exhibiting the authorities said. stolen a few weeks prior from in South Plainfield Municipal license of another person. She Police said Gaines was held the same room. The theft Court, police said. Morilla, Zakiyyah Muhammad. Michelle Paterek. Debby *** Soriano. Rebecca Thalheimer, Alison Tietjen. Allison Vaughn. was released on her own recog­ on $4,289 bail pending a hear­ occurred between 12:44-6:37 Fabric nizance pending a hearing in ing in South Plainfield p.m. Jan. 24, officials said. Mid-Atlantic Waterproofing South Plainfield Municipal Municipal Court. Police are investigating a of New Jersey, Hadley Road, Land donated the materials for the project under the condi­ *** tion that the class'return the finished coats for distribution to Court, police said. pair of people staying in the reported 7:15 a.m. Jan. 25 the American Red Cross. *** A cashier at Maxim’s room when the theft occurred. someone had broken into a com­ For more information about Coats for Kids call Fabric Land’s A snow plow was reported Farmers Market, Park Avenue, Hotel officials told police pany truck and taken two Bosch Community Service Dept, at (908) 755-4700, ext. 103. stolen from The Medtech reported 2:44 p.m. Jan. 28 they found other items, includ­ impact hammer’s and other Group, Century Road, 10:06 someone tried to steal her pock­ ing towels and bed sheets, miss­ equipment, officials said. a.m. Friday, authorities report­ et book, officials said. ing when the same guests The truck was parked at the ed. The male suspect grabbed stayed at the hotel on previous company’s yard between 7:30 The snow plow, valued at the pocket book from under a occasions. The theft is under p.m. Jan. 23-7:15 a.m. Jan. 25. Bankruptcy by Phone $2,200. was taken between 8 counter. The cashier began investigation, police said. The equipment is valued at a.m. Jan. 25-10:06 a m. Jan. 29. chasing the suspect, who *** $2,557. Fresh Start Program55 The plow was taken from the dropped the pocket book as he A former Compact Disc The theft is under investiga­ fled the store. He left in a wait­ • FREE initial consultation side of a garage at the facility. World employee is being inves­ tion, authorities said. • All Paperwork Handled Over The Phone I* • Flat Fee Deadline to file petitions for BOE is March 1

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Mark J„ Mauro, CPA 79 North Bridge Street Somerville, NJ 08876 \ February 5,1999 Review/Heralil/Bcporter A-3 School official retiring after 33 years of guts Storytime to feature By U68Y BARSKY early childhood education she CORRESPONDENT received from Jersey City State College (now New Jersey City Chinese New Year SOUTH PLAINFIELD - University) in 1975. South Plainfield High School After 14 years of teaching at By KENNETH MORGAN guidance counselor Melinda Roosevelt School she applied for SOUTH PLAINFIELD PUBLIC LIBRARY Lally says “no guts, no gain” to the position of master teacher students in urging them to con­ for Project Ready, a specially Seeing as how we’ve got several important announcements this tinue to reach for ever-higher funded grant math program for week and February is a short month anyway, let’s get right to this goals for themselves. gifted and talented students. week’s column from the South Plainfield Library. The saying is a motto she Project Ready was the first of Well hold our regular storytime programs next week. Each pro­ knows well, for it is one she lives a series of efforts for the gifted gram is for children ages three and older, they’re held Tuesday at by- and talented begun by curricu­ 10:30 a.m., Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. and Thursday at 1:15 p.m. Also, It took guts to decide against lum coordinator Miriam we’ll be holding a special storytime on Saturday, Feb. 13 at 11 a.m. a nursing career after “three Kwasnaza, whom Lally consid­ This program will focus on the Chinese New Year. No registration years studying nursing at ers her mentor. is needed for these programs. Georgetown University. Lally got the position, wrote a And mark your calendars: There’s a children’s craft program, for It took guts to be interviewed curriculum with kindergarten kids ages 6 and up, set for Friday, Feb. 19. (registration is required for a teaching position at a teachers Dolores Allen and Rose for the craft program, as space is limited.) parochial school in Newark Marie Pelton, and trained 12 For more information, call us at 754-7885 and ask for Linda without prior teaching experi­ teachers to implement the pro­ Hansen. ence and getting the job. Lally gram. The regular meeting of the library board of trustees, normally would-haPtrtd'teagh during the For the next seven years Lally held on the second Tuesday of each month, has been postponed. It’s day andjeomplete hbr education was involved in many different now scheduled for Tuesday, Feb. 23 at 7:30 p.m. at Seton Hall University at programs, including teaching The library will be closed on Friday, Feb. 12 in observance of night. language arts and reading at Lincoln’s Birthday and on Monday, Feb. 15 for President’s Day. It took guts to take a job 33 South Plainfield Middle School However, well be open on Sunday, Feb. 14. years ago in a town that meant a and SPHS; teaching advanced We’ve made some changes on the circuit front. The new group for round-trip commute of 60 miles math concepts to gifted and tal­ the video circuit is now in place and available until Feb. 22. This without a car. For the first three ented students in second month’s selections include “Austin Powers,” “Ernest in the Army” of those years she took a train to through fifth grades through “Lost in Space,” and “G.I. Jane "Also, the audiobook’s circuit is back; Plainfield and from there a taxi Project Logic; and starting pro­ this group features titles like “Rainbow Six,” “The Hammer of God,” to South Plainfield. grams for gifted and talented “The Vampire Armand,” and “N” is for Noose,” among others. It took guts to apply for a high school students. They’ll be here until the end of March. The group of circuit compact foundation grant when she had She became a full-time guid­ discs, however, is near the end of its tenure. They’ll be available not written a grant application ance counselor at the high until the end of next week, so be sure to check on what’s still here. before. The grant was to teach school in 1987. On the subject of a/v items, several titles have been added to our first grade students math and As guidance counselor Lally permanent collection. In the general section, new arrivals include language arts through food works with gifted and talented “Close Encounters of the Third Kind,” “Planet of the Ape6,” “Enter preparation. The grant money students in ninth through 12th the Dragon,” and “Hope Floats.” Our juvenile section now features was used to buy a convection grades; all students in English tapes from the “Teletubbies,” Blue’s Clues,” “Wishbone,” and oven, measuring cups, spoons as a Second Language classes; “Madeline” series. And when you look for the new stuff, don’t forget and other utensils. those in 10th through 12th the new video arrangement; Fiction tapes are shelved alphabeti­ “Every Tuesday the students grades whose last names begin P cally, non-fiction by Dewey decimal number. would read the menu I devised,” through RA; and those in ninth MELINDA LALLY Of late, adverse weather has forced the library to, respectively, she said. “On Wednesday we grade whose last names begin lessons. She shared her skills by leads her to travel and visit sites close early, close completely and open late. In the future, if you’d like would cook the food.” with M through P. to check on our status without driving over here, tune your radio to forming an equestrian club that associated with her reading. She At the end of the school year a In addition, she has been met for four years at SPHS and went to Princeton after reading WAWZ (99.1 FM) OR WCTC (1450 AM). Well try to get an combined Mother’s Day/Father’s team leader of the SPHS guid­ announcement on one of both of these stations. took riding lessons at the stables about the life of Albert Einstein. Day banquet was held at the ance department for the past in the Watchung Reservation. “I just had to see it,” she said That’s about all for this week. Thanks for reading and thanks for school. Parents and administra­ three years. your comments. We really appreciate them. “Many of those who were in of the university town. tors were invited. The students Lally has initiated programs that club,” she said, “have con­ Lally will be retiring at the cooked the complete meal, set in the arts and academics devel­ tinued riding in college.” end of this month after 33 years the tables, decorated them and" oped by the Sewell-based Besides equestrian pursuits of teaching in South Plainfield. Council will view plans served dinner. National Talent Network. The Lally is an avid reader of novels She plans on taking a computer “The auditorium was packed,” programs include “Cognetics,” a and biographies as well as an course and possibly going back Lally said. “It was absolutely creative problem-solving intrepid theatergoer. She took to college for a doctorate in for PAL expansion wonderful.” process; “Model Congress,” where her 8-year-old twin grandchil­ administration supervision. As a gift to the parents, the students learn about the legisla­ dren into Manhattan to see “The “I would like to work on a col­ (Continued from page A-l) of its electrical and fire preven­ students presented a cookbook tive process; and “Symposium for Sound of Music,” “Beauty and lege level,” the guidance coun- - containing all the recipes cooked the Arts,” to enrich artistic and center would be an incentive for tion equipment during the pro­ the Beast” and “The Lion King.” selor said. ject. He noted budget for, the during the year. One former stu­ creative skills. “I am curious about every­ “I have had a diverse, inter­ people to use the center. dent, Michelle Aiello, has a copy Through the Middlesex Commission chairman Jim addition includes $40,000 to pay thing,” she said. esting and challenging profes­ for sprinklers needed at the cen­ of that cookbook to this day. County Arts High School she has It’s this interest and curiosity sional career,” she said of her Kershing cautioned that some Lally’s experiences in cooking brought workshops in dance and details included in the plan may ter. about people and places that career in South Plainfield. Revised plans for the center with her students led to “The Art poetry into South Plainfield. not be built right away, but, be of Food Preparation in Teaching When her son Patrick studied added later on. include constructing a member­ ship desk, a lobby with phones Math and Language Arts,” the in Spain and began horseback I ! u >M T V IS IO N S • S A R A H S AT TIC • NAO • 1II S “We have half the money we thesis for the master’s degree in riding, Lally began taking riding need to build the center right and vending machines and a now,” he said. “We need to get the directors office with access to the building up. Everything else on three gyms at the building. 0 S t a te n Jedei8 top of that is a building block. Changing rooms with lockers and Just to get the building up is showers are also in the plans. Certified Appraisers / Gemologists half-a-million dollars.” The Police Athletic League The commission has $250,000 building will have an existing for the project. Of this $150,000 main gym, a new multi-purpose 6 $ came from the borough. An addi­ room and a new weight room. It tional $50,000 came from the will continue to have administra­ commission and $50,000 from the tive offices, a meeting room and a M * % * Wrestling Club. Kershing said kitchen. ^ Select from our extensive MN The center will be approxi­ the remainder of the project selection of quality diamond could be funded through a combi­ mately 26,000-square-feet in size nation of additional money from once the addition is complete. iPjeiuelry and fine collectibles^ donations by both individuals The largest piece of the addi­ and corporations. tion is the multi-purpose room 126 E. Front St., Plainfield, NJ The estimated cost to complete that will serve primarily as a 1 908-756-1774 «f> the project is $550,000. This cost wrestling auditorium. 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regionalization talks M ike Deak In her annual budget address last week, Gov. Christine Todd Whitman issued a clarion call to state Remember residents who are tired of paying the highest property taxes in the country. The governor urged residents to put pressure on their local officials to explore drastic the boys of measures, such as putting themselves out of jobs by merging municipalities. Even before the governor delivered her address, the Bowery municipal officials around the state have been infor­ The world did not quiver this mally discussing the possibility of merging. week at the news of Huntz Hall’s While merging municipalities and sharing services death, nor were there the number of may save some tax money, such actions do not affect tears that will be shed when such the major part of the property tax bill — public educa­ entertainment legends as Bob Hope tion. That’s why another group of officials should start and Katherine Hepburn eventually meeting and considering the possibility of merging — pass away. But the demise of Huntz school board members. Hall, who was the Adam Sandler of the 1940s, is another sad sign the Municipal expenditures — police, street mainte­ golden age of Hollywood is fading nance, recreation, etc. — are only a small part of the from our collective national memo­ overall property tax bill. In most municipalities school ry- taxes account for more than half of the overall proper­ Most people under the age of 35 ty tax bill. Unless something is done to change the have never heard of Huntz Hall; funding or structure of public education, property taxes they don’t get the gag at the begin­ in New Jersey will remain dismally high. ning of Animal House when the That’s why regionalization should at least be consid­ camera pans to a plaque on a col­ ered by school districts throughout New Jersey. lege building that reads “Huntz Merging school districts will not be a popular idea. Letters to the editor Hall.” Channel 5 doesn’t show the Most residents like local control of schools, even Bowery Boy movies on early Sunday afternoons like it used to though it’s expensive. In some other states, for exam­ three decades ago. ple, school districts are organized by counties; that’s Take time to show some kindness The Bowery Boys were original­ extremely unlikely to happen in New Jersey {could you ly created as the Dead End Kids, imagine Livingston and Newark ever being in the same To The Editor: to be an important tool in providing a fresh, positive the comic relief for one of those seri­ school district?). But there are some combinations of Mayor Merolla has proclaimed Feb. 8-14 focus for children and adults. We are often exposed ous 1930s movies concerned with small school districts that make sense and could result Random Acts of Kindness Week. to negativity, indifference, anger and violence. We social justice, Sidney Kingsley’s in savings and perhaps a higher quality of education. Random acts of kindness are those deeds we do are rarely exposed to spontaneous kindness. Dead End. Some Hollywood execu­ The state Department of Education should offer for no other reason than the best of humanity has When the assistance of Superintendent Bolandi tives, perhaps nostalgic about their financial incentives and guidance to encourage school suddenly come alive. When we spontaneously give and building principals school children in own Lower East Side roots, kept districts to explore these alternatives. of ourselves we are doing not what life requires us Piscataway will be practicing kindness toward each bringing back Huntz Hall, Leo to do, but what the best of our human souls invites other, their teachers and the members of our com­ Gorcey, Gabe Dell and Billy Halop us to do. munity. Children understand the simple concept in other dramatic movies such as Our Community Kindness Committee encour­ that kindness spreads. Angels With Dirty Faces (with ages everyone to try something new during this “When strangers start acting like neighbors ... James Cagney), Crime School (with week: Let’s hold doors for each other, say “excuse communities are reinvigorated.” In the spirit of Humphrey Bogart) and They Made me” when appropriate, allow other drivers to merge neighbors helping neighbors we are co-sponsoring a Me a Criminal (with John Garfield.) How to get the most in front of us and volunteer in our communities. blood drive with Home Depot on Feb. 8 beginning In 1940, Monogram Pictures, Let’s try to practice kindness. 11 a.m. at their regional services center, 3096 Hollywood’s best producer of B- The Random Acts of Kindness Foundation Hamilton Blvd., South Plainfield. Please show a lit­ movies, gave the ensemble their from your newspaper encourages people to go above and beyond what is tle kindness and donate. Blood banks are danger­ own series, the East Side Kids. In socially acceptable by trying to make the world a ously low and your kindness could save a life. For the next five years, 22 East Side We invite readers to get involved with your local better place by being kind. This is a consciousness- additional information please call (732) 752-0655. Kids movies were produced, giving newspaper by calling or writing to let us know what raising campaign that focuses on simple kindness America a 65-minute break from you think is newsworthy. to our fellow beings as a counterbalance to random SANDI KELLY the woes and evils that were engulf­ _ Our staff is always eager to hear your opinions, sug­ acts of violence. When promoted in our communi­ KATHLEEN HINGEL ing the world outside the Bijou. Slip gestions and comments. ties, the concept carries a message that has proven Piscataway Mahoney (Gorcey) and his faithful If you have a news tip, or would like to get some pub­ sidekick Sach Jones (Hall) and the licity for a coming event, call editor Cheryl Fenske or gang became involved in a number Managing Editor Kimberly Woods at (908) 575-6687. Schools should fight for fair share of misadventures with gamblers, boxers, Nazis and Bela Lugosi. The deadline for news releases is noon Friday. the taxpayers of our community. Just after the war, Gorcey You can mail them to P.O. Box 699, Somerville, N.J. To The Editor: On April 20, I am asking you to vote for me to Are you listening? I believe we can have it both revamped the formula to empha­ 08876, fax to (908) 575-6683. become a member of the South Plainfield Board of ways. size more comedy. There were 48 Education. While I would like to commend the present mem­ Bowery Boys movies in the next LETTERS The challenge before us is considerable. It is pro­ bers of the board for their dedication and countless dozen years, with such classics as Letters should be sent to the above address by noon jected in the next five’ years our community, this hours of hard work, the time for fresh faces and Bowery Buckaroos, Bowery to Bagdad, Jungle Gents and Dig that Monday of the week the letter is to be published, school district, will be faced with having to accom­ new ideas has come. modate an additional 700-800 students. While I As a parent of three young children and (a) Uranium. Gorcey left the series in i Letters must be signed and must include a daytime don’t profess to be a soothsayer and know all of homeowner here in town, my interest in making 1956 when his father, who played phone number for verification purposes. An evening what the future holds, I don’t believe our knee-jerk sure our schools are providing a quality education Louie Dumbrowski, the owner of number is also helpful. reaction should be that we must raise money in any is a very personal one. However, the obligation we the candy store where they all hung We prefer letters to be typed and double-spaced. If it way that would ultimately raise our taxes. all have as members of society to prepare our young out, died. But by that time televi­ is not possible to type a letter, please print neatly. Considering that the funding our district people for the challenges of a global economy is one sion had become the nation’s pre­ Because of the chance of misinterpretation, we receives on a per-student basis is merely one-third that benefits us all. Simply stated, “A vibrant and ferred means of entertainment and reserve the right not to accept letters that are hand­ of the Middlesex County average, we must pool our viable economy floats everyone’s boat a little high- the need for B-movies, especially written in cursive. collective influence and demand to receive our fair those with 45-year-old actors play­ We reserve the right to edit letters for matters of share. The debate, or discussion if you prefer, would I am asking for your support. ing overgrown delinquents, was libel, clarity, fairness and space. then be how to allocate the surplus, things along quickly diminishing. DANIEL SMITH It’s hard to describe the charms We also reserve the right to reject letters if they do the lines of how much to continue to dedicate to educational funding and how much to give back to South Plainfield of a Bowery Boys movie. Each fol­ not m eet this letter policy. lowed the same formula, with Slip, Sach and the boys playing checkers CORRECTIONS February is full of 100 surprises in Louie’s store and waiting for a Our goal is to provide accurate and fair reporting. plot to be delivered from screen- To comment on coverage or report errors, call the By HOPE BLECHERSASS children to interact. writing heaven. In Bowery to editor. February is a month filled Why do anything? The answer Bagdad, for example, the boys find Aladdin’s lamp and the genie — Corrections will run in this space. with holidays and commemora­ is simple: By doing something tions, such as Lincoln’s Birthday, together, you are demonstrating played by that old reliable character Washington’s Birthday, to your child an interest in his or actor Eric Blore — takes them all Valentine’s Day and Black her education. You are demon­ to Bagdad. There are more than a History Month. There is also strating that school and home few movies where hard-boiled dames trick the boys into getting r ■ < | \ SOUTH PLAINFIELD another day which is gaining sig­ can be linked together. You are nificance for elementary school letting your child know that you involved with a nefarious scheme children. It is an in-school “holi­ are willing to do a project togeth­ and there are a few movies, at least 1 he Reporter day.” er. You are willing to share some in my memory, where Sach rides a Parents, don’t worry about time with him or her. horse backwards to victory. These A MediaNews Group Newspaper another day off from school and This sharing extends to movies were made for children, the 100th day of school and why NJN Publishing ©1999 needing to find child care. It is another way to celebrate the though there were usually a few one you can celebrate with your should you do anything? You can 100th day and that is community naughty double entendres for Rosemarie Maio children during February in ask your child or call the princi­ service. By joining with others adults and a couple of chuckles at Publisher ways that don’t have to cost you pal or teacher to find out what you can collect 100 cans of soup how the Bowery Boys moidered the money. What is the holiday? It’s day of school the count is at and and donate the items to a local English language. Cheryl Fenske the 100th day of school and it then calculate when the 100th food pantry. You can take 100 At the center of the movie was Executive Editor occurs during the second or third day will occur. Remember to only empty shoe boxes to a local ani­ the relationship between Slip and count days of school. Kimberly Woods Craig Turpin Allan Conover week of February. The exact date mal shelter to be used for litter Sach. Slip was the brains of the Together, you and your child operation but Sach was its heart Managing Editor Reporter Sports Editor depends upon the individual boxes. You can contact a local school calendar. can do any number of easy pro­ nursing home and send a card to They were perfect foils, Slip as a Why is the 100th day impor­ jects related to 100. You can play a resident who will be 100 years bowling ball to Sach’s bowling pin. Steve Jankowski John Bodnar Chutes and Ladders. What can Advertising Director Advertising Sales Manager tant? I do not know the exact ori­ old; better yet, plan a visit to No matter how many times Sach gins, but as a parent and an ele­ you create with 100 blocks or that person. You can collect 100 got him into trouble, Slip remained John Tsimboukis mentary school teacher I do pieces of Lego? Take a piece of canceled stamps and send them loyal, especially after the boys per­ Production Manager know that learning to count from paper and list the numbers from to Stamps for the Wounded or formed “Routine 13” to escape from 1 to 100 is a major accomplish­ 1 to 100, then fill in the list with Stamps for Children. You can col­ the jewel thieves. In those innocent ment in the life of a young learn­ words your child can spell, words lect 100 pairs of old eyeglasses days, no one ever questioned why er. Mastering the rote recitation your child can read, the different and donate them to Give the Gift the boys preferred the company of of all those numbers and then mathematical equations that of Sight. Search your shelves for men to women. The Reporter (U.S.P.S. 607-160) is published every Friday by NJN Publishing having some concept of what 100 equal 100 or the names of people children’s videos or books that The Bowery Boys movies are 211 Lakeview Ave., Piscataway. NJ 08854 (908) 575-6660. Second class postage paid at represents is a milestone for that you know. you no longer use and donate rarely seen on television; their Piscataway POSTMASTER: Send address changes to NJN Pubishing these children. The number cor- You can go to the library and them to a pediatric emergency charms would be indecipherable to Fulfillment Office, PO Box 699, Somerville. NJ 08876 Subscription rates $25 per year in respondk to many things. It is a borrow books that contain the room or day care center. Collect anyone under the age of 35. We’ve Middlesex County. $30 per year out of state. To subscribe call: 1-800-300-9321. new column in the place value number 100, such as “100 50 pairs of mittens or gloves, or come a long way in Lower system, it is a dollar’s worth of Hungry Ants,” “The 100 Dresses” 100 hats or scarves, and donate Manhattan from Bowery Buckaroos Circulation: 1-800-300-9321 pennies, it is 10 times 10, it is and “Mike Mulligan and His them to a shelter. to Mean Streets. Today’s youths News 908-575-6684 correctly answering all the ques­ Steam Shovel.” Spending time were never fed the hokum and com Advertising 908-575-6660 tions, it is a century. together reading any story is an The writer is a teacher in the that was served at Louie’s candy What can you do to celebrate important way for parents and Edison school district shop; that, sadly, is their loss. February 5,1999 Review/Herald/Beporter A-*5

Man charged in armed robberies The Men’s Club of the Today’s Teens." Highland Park She also is editor of The EDISON glass or debris in the area of Conservative Temple and | Religion A 21-year-old township resi­ Jewish Spirit: A Celebration in the theft, according to police Center, 201 S. Third Ave., will Stories and Art.” dent was charged Jan. 21 with | Police log reports. hold breakfast 9 a.m. Sunday. DJ’s will follow 8:30 p.m. Admission for adults is $5 attempted armed robbery of the METUCHEN After the breakfast Joe First Union Bank at 1655 Oak Cost is $25 per person for for members and $8 for non-, A 17 year old male was Lieberman will speak about dinner and the dance, $10 for Tree Road. robbed of a $30 Walkman while changes in tax law and other members. Admission for senior James E. Dunsavage turned On Friday a New Brunswick the dance alone. Proceeds will citizens and students is $5. For jogging on Park Place 7:45 p.m. important tax issues. For more benefit the choir’s mission trip himself in to Edison police last resident reported $300 worth of more information, call (732) damage done to a 1984 blue last Tuesday, police said. information, call (732) 545- to England and Scotland in week. He was accompanied by Two male suspects 6482. 545-6482. his attorney. Pontiac. While parked on the *** 2000. Reservations are *** third floor of the parking deck approached the jogger, grabbed required; call (732) 549-5107. Police said Dunsavage, who him by the shirt and took the The Altar Rosary Society of *** The Highland Park robbed the First Union Bank on behind 379 Thornall Road, the vehicle had its rear lights and Walkman. The suspects fled on Sacred Heart Roman The “Scholars of Distinction” Conservative Temple and Jan. 12, is also a suspect in foot, according to police reports. Catholic Church, South other bank robberies in the side mirror broken, police said. ♦ ♦♦ series at the Highland Park Center will distribute shalach *** Plainfield, will meet Monday. Conservative Temple and manot baskets as a fundraiser area. Those robberies are: Bashir Johnson, 22, of A Mass and novena will be 7 * First Savings Bank, 2100 The police were called to Plainfield, was charged last Center, 201 S. Third Ave., con­ to mark Purim. Macys at Menlo Park Mall to p.m. in the church on South tinues 8 p.m. Monday, Feb. 22. Delivery is available to Oak Tree Road on Dec. 10, 1998 Tuesday with weapon posses­ Plainfield Avenue. The meeting * PNC Bank, 1730 Oak Tree investigate a report of shoplift­ Ellen Frankel will speak honies in Highland Park, ing Jan. 19, police said. sion after a motor vehicle stop will follow in the cafeteria of Road in Edison on Aug. 11,1998 on Durham Avenue near Finch about “Parashat Tetzaveh: Piscataway, south Edison, East Gehan Girgis, 29, of Linden Sacred Heart School, 200 * Sovereign Bank, 1197 Street, police said. Weaving Women Into Jewish Brunswick, Franklin, North was charged with shoplifting Randolph Ave. Members should Tradition.” An author and a Amboy Ave in Edison, Oct. 9, Officer Jeffrey Temple pulled Brunswick and South 1998 $458 worth of women’s and chil­ bring a wrapped gift weighing scholar of Jewish folklore, she over a 1991 white Toyota for 1 pound to be auctioned for Brunswick. * First Union Bank, Route 27 dren’s clothing. Girgis was seen having excessively dark tinted currently is editor-in-chief of placing the merchandise in a “Pound Night.” the Jewish Publication Society. Volunteers are needed to in Metuchen on Nov. 18, 1998 windows. *** pack and deliver the baskets. * Summit Bank , Oak Tree baby carriage, police said. She holds a bachelor’s *** Johnson, a passenger in the The Jewish Book Club of the Packing will begin 9:30 a.m. Road in South Plainfield on Dec. car, is also wanted for-outstand­ degree from the University of 31, 1998 Sometime between 6 p.m. Highland Park Michigan and a doctorate from Sunday, Feb. 28; delivery routes ing warrants in Essex County Conservative Temple and He is also charged with mak­ Thursday and 7:30 a m. Friday for controlled dangerous sub­ Princeton University. will be available that night or Center, 201 S. Third Ave., will ing terrorist threats. He is being an Avis van was stolen from Car stance and obstruction of jus­ Among the books Frankel after the reading of the Rentals Inc. at 550 Route 1. The meet 8 p.m. Sunday. has written or co-authored are held at the Middlesex County tice, according to police reports. *** Megillah. Child care will be Adult Corrections in North vehicle, a 1999 white Ford The driver, Denille M. Vitale, “The Classic Tales: 4,000 Years available during packing. Brunswick on $75,000 bail. Econo Van, was worth $20,000, 20, of South Plainfield, was also A Valentine dinner-dance is of Jewish Lore”; “The Baskets also can be packed police said. being sponsored Saturday, Feb. The arrest was the culmina­ charged with weapon posses­ Encyclopedia of Jewish for people to deliver themselves *** 13 by the Senior Choir of the Symbols”; “The Five Books of tion of an extensive joint inves­ sion. Both were also charged outside the listed delivery area. An inventory conducted Jan. First Presbyterian Church, Miriam: A Woman’s tigation by the Edison Police with not wearing a seat belt, For more information or Department, the FBI and the 12 revealed $20,754 worth of 270 Woodbridge Ave., Commentary on the Torah”; police said. child care reservations, call police departments of South assorted women’s shoes were Metuchen. “George Washington and the Bail was set at $25,000 for Robin or Lori at (732) 545- Plainfield and Metuchen. missing from Alan’s Fine Foot each, according to police reports. Dinner of veal Parmesan, Constitution,” for young read­ The First Savings Bank at Ware in Menlo Park Mall. The *** soup, salad, dessert and bever­ ers; “Choosing to Be Chosen,” 6482. Purim cards are available 2100 Oak Tree Road was also items were in the back of the A 16-inch black bike with age will be served 6 p.m. for pre-teenagers; and Tell It through the same phone num­ hit by an armed robber. Edison store’s storage area. No point of chrome trim was reported stolen Dancing to music from Royal Like It Is: Tough Choices for ber. Police Officer Robert Spinello is entry was detected by the police, Friday from the rear yard of a according to police reports. charged with robbery the bank *** house on West Chestnut. The on Jan. 13. He is currently out bike was worth $250, police Send us your news on bond and has been suspend­ The Rainforest Cafe in Menlo said. Park reported sometime *** ed without pay from his job. To NJN Publishing, P.O. . *** between 5-7 p.m. Sunday 350 T- Marvin Garner, 55, of Edison police were called to shirts were stolen. The items all Plainfield, was charged with Box 699, Somerville, NJ 08876, the Footlocker in Menlo Park had the Rainforest Cafe logo on theft after an incident at the or fax to (908) 575-6683. Mall last 6:10 p.m. Thursday to it and were worth $7,000, police Metuchen Train Station, police investigate a shoplifting report. said. *** said. Police arrested Eric Nieves, 24, Officer Donald Heck went to and Christine Garcia, 24, both Four tires on a vehicle were the train station on a report of a of Perth Amboy and charged punctured while it was parked suitcase being left. After arriv­ Brides them with shoplifting $290 in the Menlo Park Mall near ing, the officer saw Garner Have your dress? worth of shirts, according to Macys, police said. The 1990 going through the suitcase, We'll fit the rest... police reports. Ford Bronco sustained $500 police said. Your child may bo smarter than his or her grades show. Our teachers *** worth of damage, police said. help children of all ages overcome frustration and failure, and realize their potential. *** After investigating, Garner • Bras • Bustiers • Thieves broke into If Bears A few hours a week can help your child improve weak study skills and gain the was charged and later released • Strapless • Backless • Could Talk in Menlo Park Mall A 1982 Ford was broken into on his own recognizance. Educational Edge and $1,228.00 worth of tools • All-in-ones • sometime between 9:45 p.m. Our testing pinpoints problems and we tutor in reading, phonics, study skills, math Wednesday and 9:30 am taken from an Edison resident, HIGHLAND PARK • Bridal Sets • Thursday. A tear that had been police sal#. 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Parents/Guardians are to register their son/daughter at the elementary school they will be attending in September, 1999. recognized colorist. He was REGISTRATION INFORMATION SCHOOLS DATES TIMES LAST NAMES recently appointed Director of BEGINNING WITH LINCOLN MARCH 2 9:30-2:00 P.M. A-M Education for JMS Salon Services as MARCH 3 9:30-2:00 P.M. N-Z well as Tocco Magico, Italy’s premier WASHINGTON FEBRUARY 17 9:30-2:00 P.M. A-M FEBRUARY 18 9:30-2:00 P.M. N-Z coloring company. He is also a certi­ BEN FRANKLIN MARCH 9 9:30-2:00 P.M. A-M fied colorist with the Goldwell Color MARCH 10 9:30-2:00 P.M. N-Z Gino Antonelli JOHN MARSHALL FEBRUARY 3 9:30-2:00 P.M. A-Z Company. FEBRUARY 4 9:30-2:00 P.M. A-Z MENLO PARK FEBRUARY 24 9:30-2:00 P.M. A-M p r is reputation is such that some of his clients travel FEBRUARY 25 9:30-2:00 P.M. N-Z to Piscataway from New York and Pennsylvania. Be JAMES MONROE FEBRUARY 10 9:30-2:00 P.M. A-Z FEBRUARY 11 9:30-2:00 P.M. A-Z assured, whether you’re receiving service from Gino or LINDENEAU MARCH 3 9:30-2:00 P.M. A-Z MARCH 4 9:30-2:00 P.M. A-Z one of the other members of the Gino Antonelli Coloring WOODBROOK FEBRUARY 17 9:30-2:00 P.jM. A-M Group, you are getting the same color Technology that FEBRUARY 18 9:30-2:00 P .lf N-Z MARTIN LUTHER KING FEBRUARY 10 9:30-2:00 P.M. A-M Gino Antonelli developed, perfected - and uses! FEBRUARY 11 9:30-2:00 P.M. N-Z J. MADISON PRIMARY FEBRUARY 3 9:30-2:00 P.M. A-M FEBRUARY 4 9:30-2:00 P.M. N-Z REQUIRED DOCUMENTS FOR REGISTRATION * Two Proofs of Residency — Deed or Property Tax Bill or Lease (current and updated) which lists child(ren) to be registered. and * Current Utility Bill with name and address on document * Original Birth Certificate and/or Passport »Proof of Custody — Legal Document for divorce, separation, single parent or guardianship T h e (lino Auloiicl/i ( n/or/iig (iron/) > Immunization Records 1 »Child’s Social Security Card/Number EACH CHILD BEING REGISTERED MUST BE PRESENT - If child is not registered during the dates and times listed above, registration will be conducted at the Enrollment 732 968-7666 Center located at Woodrow Wilson Middle School, 50 Woodrow Wilson Drive, Edison, NJ 08820, between 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m., Monday-Thursday. 443 South Washington Ave. • Piscataway If you have any questions, please call the Enrollment Center at 732-744-0949.______A-6 Review/Herald/Reporter February 5, 1999 Community Life

ALICE AND MARIANO VALERI DAWN AND GEORGE GUYETTE Alice Kiwalle, Mariano Valeri Dawn Lucanese, George Guyette exchange wedding vows marry in Piscataway church PISCATAWAY - Dawn The flower girl was Christy EDISON - Alice A. Kiwalle Antionette Daidone of Brielle. Lucanese, the daughter of Cavallaro of Oldsmar, Fla., the and Mariano Rocco Valeri the bridegroom’s sister. THOMAS AND KARA CRINO Anthony and Jean Lucanese of bride’s niece. exchanged wedding vows Oct. The bestman was Warren Piscataway exchanged wedding The bestman was Jason Bahr 24, 1998. Koshofer of Emerson, the bride­ vows Oct. 24, 1998 with George of Brick, the bridegroom’s friend. The bride is the daughter of groom’s friend. Kara Snyder, Thomas Crino Guyette, the son of George and The ushers were Neil Volaski Andrew and Theresa Kiwalle of The ushers were Gusippe Joan Guyette of Manasquan. of Milltown; Tyler Richards of Toms River. The bridegroom is Sasso of Bound Brook, the The ceremony took place at Milltown; Glen Brogno of the son of Leonella Valeri of bridegroom’s friend; Alexander marry in church ceremony St. Frances Cabrini Church in Easton, Pa.; all friends of the Edison and the late Mariano Kiwalle of High Bridge; the EDISON - Kara Gail Snyder Ireland of Ocean City and Piscataway, with Father Ed bridegroom; and Mark Lucanese Valeri. bride's brother; and Antonio and Thomas Mason Crino Heather Bard, of Linwood, both Abano officiating. of Chalfont, Pa., the bride’s The Catholic ceremony took Meola of Wood Ridge, the bride­ exchanged wedding vows Nov. 7, friends of the bride. The bride was given away in brother. place at St. Francis Cathedral groom’s friend. 1998. The bestman was John Walling marriage by her father. The couple spent their honey­ in Metuchen. Monsignor The couple, who spent their The bride is the daughter of of Absecon, the bridegroom’s The reception was at the moon in Hawaii. Richard Behl officiated the cer­ honeymoon in Cape May, will Marion and S. Wayne Snyder of friend. Somerset Hills Hotel in Warren. The bride is a 1989 graduate emony. live in Edison. Northfield. The bridegroom is the The ushers were Dan Devaney The matron of honor was of Piscataway High School and a The reception was at the The bride is a graduate of son of Diane and Thomas Crino of of Kissimmee, Fla., Harold Kate Lucanese of Chalfont, Pa., 1995 graduate of Cook College Martinsville Inn in Metuchen High School and South Plainfield. Cabezas of Rahway and David the bride’s sister-in-law. at Rutgers University. Bridgewater. earned a degree in office sys­ The ceremony took place at St. Adams of Milltown, all friends of The bridesmaids were Amy She is employed at Robertet The bride was given away in tems technology from Peter’s Church in Pleasantville, the bridegroom. Yurkovich of Piscataway; Kim Flavors in Piscataway. marriage by her father. Middlesex County College. She with the Rev. Jeff Burton officiat­ The couple spent their honey­ Lau of Baltimore; Megan The bridegroom is a 1990 The bride wore a traditional is also an exempt member of ing. Giarretta of Hillsborough, all graduate of Spotswood High white, satin wedding gown. The moon in Maui and Kauai, Hawaii. the Metuchen First Aid Squad. The bride was given away in The bride earned a bachelor of cousins of the bride; and Tara School. gown had intricate lace embell­ She is an administrative marriage by her father. Stevens of Wayne, Pa., a friend He works at Arthur Cleaners ishment with sequin and pearl art’s degree in 1996 from assistant for Israel. Goldenfarb The soloist was Joanne M. of the bride. in Milltown. detail. The headpiece featured Stockton State College in and Kootman in Metuchen. Gabriel, who was also the organ­ Pomona. She is an accountant at a tiara with five small pink The bridegroom is a gradu­ ist. The music was provided by roses and pearls with a full Rutgers University. ate of Edison High School and Les Trois Femmes, a classical The bridegroom earned a bach­ white veil. earned a degree in computer ensemble. elor of art’s degree in 1993 from Her flower arrangement science. The reception was at the his­ Stockton State College and a included pink and white roses. He is a software design man­ toric Renault Winery in Egg degree from Seton Hall School of Che matron of honor was ager for Citicorp in New York Harbor Township. Law in 1996. Cathy Kiwalle of Somerset, sis­ City. The matron of honor was ter of the bride. He is an associate at After the wedding ceremony, Diane McBride of Northfield. the Ventantonio and Wildenhain, The bridesmaids were the blaring sirens of an ambu­ bride’s sister. counsellors-at-law in Warren. Michele Lyons of Bayville, the lance of the Metuchen First Aid The bridesmaids were Marion The couple, who met at bride’s friend; Joanna Valeri of Squad heralded the newly mar­ Crino of South Plainfield, the Stockton State College, will live Edison, the groom’s sister; ried couple. bridegroom’s sister; Tammy in Edison.

Diane Jaworsky is married to Christopher Zarsky Diane B. Jaworsky of Man- Shelly Townley of Manville, ville was married to Christopher friend of the bride. Flower girl J. Zarsky of New Brunswick at was Ashley Kalck of Jamesburg, Sacred Heart Church in Man- cousin of the bride. ville, Oct. 10, 1998. Bestman was Walter Zarsky, The bride was given away in Jr. of New Brunswick, brother of JASON C. CULVER AND CHRISTINE M. DEMCOE marriage by her father Joseph the bridegroom. Usher was John KRISTEN MIKITA AND JOSEPH INZIRILLO JR. Jaworsky. Zarsky of New Brunswick, Father Peter Suhaka officiat­ brother of the bridegroom. Ring Christine Demcoe plans ed the ceremony. bearer was Ryan McKee of Kristen Mikita and Joseph A reception followed at the Manville, nephew of the bride. Redwood Inn in Bridgewater. The bride is employed by to wed Jason Culver in 2000 The bride is the daughter of Ortho-McNeil Pharmaceutical, SOUTH PLAINFIELD - She is a teacher at Franklin Inzirillo Jr. planning nupitals Joseph and Wanda Jaworsky of Inc. in Raritan. Manville. The bridegroom is the Mr and Mrs. Douglas Demcoe Park Elementary School in EDISON — Mr. and Mrs. The future bride is a graduate The bridegroom is employed and Mr. and Mrs. Jules Freitag Franklin Township. of Edison High School and is an son of Walter and Merle Zarsky by TriComm Services in William Mikita of Edison have of New Brunswick. have announced the engage­ The future bridegroom is a announced the engagement of accountant at Prudential in Willingboro. ment of their children 1991 graduate of South their daughter Kristen Mikita to Roseland. Matron of honor was Donna The couple, who spent their Christine M. Demcoe to Jason Plainfield High School and Joseph Inzirillo Jr. Her finance is a graduate of Mckee of Manville, sister of the honeymoon in Aruba, reside in C. Culver. earned a bachelor of art’s The future bridegroom is the East Brunswick High School and bride. The bridesmaid was Manville. The future bride is a 1993 degree in sociology from son of Mr. and Mrs. Ronald is a firemaster in Farmingdale. graduate of South Plainfield William Patterson University. Kabara of Milltown and Joseph The couple are planning a High School and earned a He works at Merrill Lynch Inzirillo Sr. of Spotswood. December 2000 wedding. Donate diapers to local families bachelor of art’s degree in soci­ in Somerset. ology and education from The couple are planning a MCFOODS (Middlesex Public Library or any food pantry William Patterson University. July 2000 wedding. County Food Organization and in Middlesex County. Outreach Distribution Services) For the location of the nearest Local students top honor roll is sponsoring a diaper drive to food pantry, call (732) 729-0880. Wedding policy: help replenish the depleting Donations of canned, nonper­ The following Middlesex County students were named to inventory of baby supplies at ishable food also are accepted by tVe publish engagement, Call (908) 575-6687 for a honor roll for the first marking period at St. Peter’s Prep School area food pantries. MCFOODS year-round. wedding and anniversary form or submit information to in Jersey City Diapers, baby wipes, baby Vegetables, meat, stew, soup, announcements free. NJN Publishing, P.O. Box 699, The students are: cereal and other nonperishable tuna, pasta and peanut butter Photographs — black and Somerville, N.J., 08876. Edison: Michael Monteleone, second honors. baby necessities are needed. are welcome to help sustain an white or color — are also Photos may be returned at Piscataway: Ryan Adler, second honors. They can be dropped off Feb. 7-14 adequate level of food for the accepted. your request. at any branch of the Edison Free needy February 5,1999______Review/Herald/Reporter______A-7- High school drama club seeks former members SOUTH PLAINFIELD - The Nonprofit group church. For information, call (732) For information, call the Edison its annual art auction Saturday. South Plainfield Players Drama 752-4819. Health Department at (732) 248- All are welcome to the preview 7 Club is calling for alumni to join an fBriefs to meet Monday 7277. p.m. Bidding will begin 8:30 p.m. upcoming production. DUNELLEN - FISH will hold Beer tasting to highlight Artists represented include The drama club will hold audi­ its annual meeting 7:30 p.m. Town schedules Chagall, Darkay, Tarkay, Delacroix! tions 7-9 p.m. Feb. 16 for the Crafters wanted Monday at Dunellen Presbyterian singles social gathering and Fazzino. In addition, sports ensemble section of the production rabies clinics memorabilia and collectibles will for spring show Church, 218 Dunellen Ave. EDISON — Jewish Oasis of of “Little Shops of Horrors.” The be offered. PISCATAWAY - Crafters are FISH is a nonprofit organization Professional Singles invites all EDISON — Rabies vaccination show is scheduled for May. serving needy families in Dunellen, Auctioneer for the event is Brian ' All graduates are welcome. wanted for a spring craft show Jewish professional singles ages clinics for cats and dogs in the Piscataway, Middlesex, New Brun­ township have been scheduled by Jaffe. For information, call (908) 565- scheduled for March 20 at the 25-40 to attend a beer tasting and Admission of $5 includes.' swick, Edison, Highland Park and tour of Harvest Moon 7:30-9:30 the Health Department. 0538. Possumtown Fire Company, 85 refreshments. For tickets, call) . South Plainfield. The clinics will be March 20 and Stratton St. p.m. Feb. 18. Susan Lass or Sondra Caplan at 1 In case of inclement weather, the There will be an open bar (wine, April 17 at the Animal Shelter, 125 To sign-up, call Sharon at (732) (732) 494-3232. Bishop Ahr to host 356-1798. meeting will be held Feb. 22. beer, and soft drinks) and appetizers. Municipal Blvd., in the Municipal annual card party The cost is $20 for members and Complex; and Sept. 18 at the Clara Local lovers invited $25 for non-members. Barton firehouse, 849 Amboy Ave. Adult school sign-up EDISON — Bishop Ahr High Kosher cuisine topic All proceeds will benefit the Hours each day will be 10 a.m.-noon. set for Monday School will host its 20th annual of cooking workshop to dance the night away Jewish Family and Vocational Dogs and cats that were vacci­ Card Party 8 p.m. Feb. 26. Service Center for Jewish Identity. nated against rabies in 1996 are EDISON — The township Adult • This year’s theme is “Mardi METUCHEN - The Susy EDISON — The American Leg­ ion Auxiliary Post 435 will host a Harvest Moon is at 392 George due for a booster shot in 1999. All School will hold registration for the ! Gras.” Schwartz Adult Education St. in New Brunswick. dogs must be on leashes and all cats spring semester GED Preparation, ■ Table reservations are mandato­ Program of Temple Neve Shalom Valentine’s Day ‘50s dance 8 p.m. tomorrow. The event will feature a must be in carriers or on leashes. Program 6:30 p.m. Monday at*. ry and must be made by Feb. 18. will sponsor a cooking workshop 1999 dog and cat licenses also Edison High School. Tickets are $8 each. No tickets centered around kosher cuisine disc jockey and prizes for best cos­ Hockey tickets tume. may be obtained at each clinic. Dog Registration for the evening ! will be sold at the door. from North Africa. now available licenses are $8.20 if a dog is spayed English as a Second Language For ticket information, call The workshop will be 6-9 p.m. A hot and cold buffet will be served, as well as beer, soda, coffee or neutered, $11.20 if not. Cat Program will be 7 p.m. Feb. 9 at | Maria Chaillet at (732) 486-4191. March 7 at the Metuchen Kosher METUCHEN — The Metuchen Edison High School. and cake. licenses are $3 per cat. The school is at One Tingley Deh, 455 Main St. Felice Fellus Recreation Commission is sponsor­ Registration for the day English Tickets are $12 per person. Call For information, call (732) 248- Lane in Edison. from Fellus Kosher Caterers in ing a bus trip March 27 for a New as a Second Language Program ! the post at (732) 985-9768 or Liz at 7270. Edison will conduct the workshop. Jersey Devils hockey game at will be 9:30 a.m. Feb. 8 at the ( (732) 393-1395. Continental Airlines Arena against Gardening tips Cost is $30. Minnie B. Veal Community Center, J' Registration must be received the Chicago Blackhawks. Temple to host 9:30 a.m. Feb. 9 at the Stelton - topic of meeting by Friday, Feb. 12. For more infor­ Local parish seeks Cost of $46 includes seats in the family service Community Center. mation, call (732) 548-2238. upper level. The bus will leave Edison High School is on ■ EDISON — Jewish Women volunteers for choir 11:30 a.m. from Borough Hall, 500 METUCHEN — Temple Neve International, Hannah Senesh Boulevard of Eagles. PISCATAWAY - Our Lady of Main St., for a scheduled 1:30 p.m. Shalom, 250 Grove Ave., will con­ *** Chapter, will meet 2 p.m. Feb. 14 Youth group set to face-off. duct its monthly family service 8 at the Jewish Community Fatima Parish is seeking members The adult school is also accept- • have physic adventure for its 50th Anniversary Celebra­ For reservations, call (732) 632- p.m. tonight. ing registration for general educa­ Center. Children lead the family servi­ tion Chorus. 8502. tion classes for the Spring semes­ Nancy Shor will discuss con­ EDISON — Temple Emanu-El’s ces that are held the first Friday of The chorus will perform “Agape: ter. tainer gardening and demon­ youth group will sponsor a fund­ every month. Prospective members strate some tricks of the garden­ raiser featuring FLAVIAN, a hyp­ The Stories and the Feast” April 25 Health department In-person registration will be' as part of the day-long celebration are welcome. For more information, held 7-8:30 p.m. Monday at J.P. ing trade. notist and mind reader. to hold clinic call (732) 548-2238. The organization is for single The will is scheduled for 1 p.m. of the parish’s 50th anniversary. Stevens High School; and 7-8:30’ Jewish women in their 40s and Sunday at Temple Emanu-El, 100 All parishioners are invited to EDISON — An immunization p.m. Feb. 10 at Edison High School. 50s. James St. participate. The chorus needs all clinic will be held 5-7 p.m. Thurs­ Sports memorabilia to be Daily registration is is o being The center is on Oak Tree Admission is $5 a child, $10 for voices, especially tenor and bass. day at the Minnie Veal Community featured in art auction held 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. at the adult Road. adults and $18 for the family. Experienced percussionists are Center, 1070 Grove Ave. school office at Edison High School. • For more information, call To make a reservations or to also needed. Children under 18 must be EDISON — The Jewish Comm­ For information on any of the Nancy at (732) 750-5630 or purchase tickets, call (732) 549- Rehearsals are 7:45-9:15 p.m. accompanied by an adult and have unity Center of Central New Jer­ adult school programs, call (732) Barbara at (609) 443-3593. 4442. every Tuesday until April 7 at the a past immunization record. sey, 1775 Oak Tree Road, will hold 985-2911.

County school observes National Vocational Education Week Feb. 7-13 BRIDGEWATER - Students will get underway with stu­ and Welding programs. Students who are successful SCVTHS. on North Bridge Street and enrolled in vocational/technical dents performing a multitude of The local contest at SCVTHS in attaining the coveted first Other events scheduled for Vogt Drive, Bridgewater; education programs at required tasks. Visitors to the in February will be coordinated place designations in these Voc-Ed Week at SCVTHS are: * Eighth Grade Visitation Somerset County Vocational various contests at SCVTHS by Robert Hahn, plumbing VICA contests are usually suc­ * Open House for parents Day: 8:30 a.m.-noon Thursday, Technical High School in will observe student techni­ teacher and VICA advisor. cessful in their transition from and their eighth-grade students Feb. 11. Bridgewater will test their cians solving automotive prob­ Judging the quality of the stu­ school to work. Many of them 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 9, in the For information, call (908) knowledge in skill contests lems, installing electrical dents’ work will be representa­ are already working part-time auditorium of the high school 526-8900, Ext. 7227. scheduled during National wiring and plumbing fixtures, tives from business and indus­ in their fields and have been Vocational Education Week, welding, and cutting and try. First place medal winners offered full-time employment Feb. 7-13. styling hair. Among the com­ in each category will compete at even before they graduate. They On Wednesday, Feb. 10, start­ petitors vying for first place the state level in the Skills USA have a promise of a job in a ing at 8:30 a.m.. the local gold medals will be students in VICA Championships in April skilled trade at a decent wage kills NX HI M (14 < I I < Lids Vocational Industrial Clubs of the Automotive, Cosmetology, at the Garden State Exhibit after successfully completing America (VICA) competitions Diesel, Electrical, Plumbing Center in Somerset. their career training at w h o sin i ii il. Huntington Learning Center advocates parental involvement At Sylvan, we help students gain a February report cards can be learning centers to give their he offers the following advice to and state. a letdown after the holiday child an educational edge. parents: * Insist on high standards of competitive edge by increasing reading highs. Instead of arriving as a Increasingly, they see it as an * Join the school’s Parent- behavior for your children. speed, improving comprehension, and valentine of good grades they investment in their child’s Teacher Organization. Dr. Huntington concludes, enhancing critical thinking skills. can, instead, deepen the winter future success and earning * Discuss your child’s “Family involvement can be as doldrums. Adding insult, they power. progress with teachers. simple as asking your children, EDISON ’ 732-494-2300 seem to arrive just when the Dr. Huntington warns, howev­ * Help your school set chal­ ‘How was school today?’ But ask family’s New Year’s resolutions er, that a learning center does lenging academic standards. every day — this will send your S ylvan have started to fade. not replace parental involve­ * Limit your child’s TV view­ children the clear message that L earning Children may have resolved ment. He points out that a ing, especially on school nights. their schoolwork is important to to try harder in school, while child’s attendance at a * Set a good example by read­ you and you expect them to take C enter parents may have resolved to Huntington Learning Center is ing for pleasure and limiting it seriously.” Success is learned. your own TV viewing. For more information, or to get more involved in their child’s an adjunct to the time spent This Center is Accredited by school. In fact, that’s one resolu­ together as a family. In his * Become an advocate for bet­ discuss a specific problem, call The Commission on International and tion that really matters. Studies capacity as the child’s advocate, ter education in your community the Huntington Learning Center Trans-Regional Accreditation show, conclusively, that parental at 1-800-CAN LEARN. involvement can actually boost school performance. 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The chapter will hold its next general meeting 1 p.m. Monday, place at the center unless otherwise noted. Call (732) 752-1142. Feb. 15 at the Victorian Manor, 2863 Woodbridge Ave., Edison. Only members who attend at least three meetings prior to sub­ Debbie Weiss will demonstrate “Chair Aerobics.” sidized or free events during the calendar year will be eligible to CoUh i N ^ r ts The Knitting and Crocheting Club will meet 10 a.m. Friday, participate. Feb. 19 at the Dorothy K. Drwal Stelton Community Center, 328 Activities for the Tri-County Senior Citizens: SENIORS Plainfield Ave., Edison. Call Kay McCormack at (732) 548-1976. Monday - Bowling at Strike FT Spare Lanes, Green Brook, 1 Trips planned by the AARP chapter: p.m.; cost $5 for 3 games and shoe rental. April 7 — Italian Festival at Evergreen Dinner Theater in Tuesdays — Fashion painting, 10 a.m. Cards and bridge, 12:30 EDISON Mountain Lakes. p.m. Pinochle, 12:45 p.m.Mah-jongg, 1 p.m. JCC Senior Adult Club April 21 — African-American presentation at Brownstone Thursdays — Arts and crafts, 10 a.m. Wood carving, 10 a.m. Activities for the Senior Adult Club at the Jewish Community Dinner Theater in Paterson. SOUTH PLAINFIELD Center of Middlesex County. 1775 Oak Tree Road: June 15 — “L’Chaim,” Jewish show at Brownstone Dinner AARP Chapter 4144 Tuesday, Feb. 9 — “Swing Kids” (movie), 1:15 p.m. Cost is $1.50 Theater. The chapter is sponsoring a trip March 15 for “Catch Me if You for members and $2.50 for non-members. Oct. 1-14 — Spain, Portugal and Morocco. Can” at the Hunterdon Hills Playhouse. The cost is $45 which Tuesday, Feb. 16 — “The Nasty Girl” (movie), 1:15 p.m. Cost is For trip information, call Helen Rader at (732) 738-7441. All includes transportation, dinner, the show, taxes and gratuities. For $1.50 for members and $2.50 for non-members. reservations, call Lee at (732) 968-6613 or Mary at (732) 752-3764. trips leave from the Our Lady of Peace annex in Fords. *** Thursday, Feb. 18 Hot luncheon and Purim discussion with METUCHEN Rabbi Diane Cohen, noon. Cost is $1.75 for members and $3 for AARP Chapter 3208 The chapter will meet Feb. 19. The Mental Health Association non-members. The chapter will hold its monthly meeting 1:15 p.m. Monday, of New Jersey will discuss the many types of emotional problems. Monday, Feb. 22 — Atlantic City (Showboat casino). Cost is $13. Feb. 8 at the Reformed Church, 150 Lake Ave., Metuchen. Rev. The bus will leave 8:45 a.m. from the JCC. Raymond Ortman will speak about the art and architecture of Tuesday, Feb. 23 — “Invitation to the Ballet,” three-part series Florence and Rome. Guests are welcome to attend. [Campus notes with video performances, 10 a.m. Feb. 23, March 2 and 16. Cost is New members are welcome to join the chapter. For more infor­ $12 for members and $15 for non-members. mation, call Ruth Hancock at (732) 548-2332. semester at UMDNJ. She is study­ March 8 ' — “Chassidic Brooklyn,” tour of Hasidic sites in the Trips planned by the AARP chapter: PISCATAWAY ing dental hygiene. New York City borough. Cost is $46 for members and $52 for non­ March 11 — Mummers Museum. Cost of $32 includes lunch. Air Force Staff Sgt. Sheryl L. members; lunch in the neighborhood is included. The bus will Hrusovsky has earned an associ­ Call Ruth Skudlarek at (732) 548-5790. ate’s degree through the Comm­ HIGHLAND PARK leave 9:30 a.m. from the JCC and return 4:30 p.m. Registration is April 14 — New Jersey Performing Arts Center and Newark unity College of the Air Force. The Valerie Delphine Khanna open to members only until Feb. 8 and to all from Feb. 9-22. Museum. Cost of $39 includes lunch at a Portuguese restaurant. school, at Maxwell Air Force Base was recently inducted into Beta April 13 — Three-part series “For All Opera Lovers,” 10 a.m. Call Barbara Mayo at (732) 548-2989. in Alabama, awards associate’s Phi Mu Honor Society. April 13,20 and 27. Cost is $12 for members and $15 for non-mem­ May 26 — New Hope, Pa. Cost of $41 includes a picnic lunch aboard degrees to enlisted personnel for Khanna, earned a degree in bers. a Delaware and Raritan Canal mule barge. Call Thomas R. Costello at programs that combine Air Force library information series from April 25 — Boheme Opera Company performance of“Rigoletto” (732) 548-7901. technical courses with a civilian Syracuse University. *** at War Memorial (Trenton). Cost is $55 for members and $60 for PISCATAWAY education. non-members; light lunch is included. Tickets must be purchased Senior Citizens Center The 1987 graduate of Ernesto Andrianantoandro An AARP-sponsored “55 Alive” defensive driving course will be Piscataway High School is the was selected senior advisor for biol­ by March 25. ogy and chemistry at Williams May 31-June 4 — Kutshers Country Club (Catskills). Includes conducted 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 10 and Thursday, Feb. 11 daughter of Carlton J. Bruce and at the Senior Citizens Center, 700 Buena Vista Ave., off Hoes stepdaughter of Venice P. Bruce. College in Williamsstown, Mass. 5 days and 4 nights accommodations, 12 meals, tips, taxes and *** Advisors are seniors who advise Lane. planned activities. Cost per person is $310 double occupancy or Jennifer Urbaniak, the daug­ first-year students and sophomores All who complete the course will be eligible for a 5 percent $390 single occupancy; non-member cost is $20 additional. A $50 hter of John and Francesca Urban­ about possible majors and advise deposit is due by March 1 with the balance due by May 3. reduction on a portion of their automobile insurance policies. iak, has been named to the dean’s juniors and seniors who want to Aug. 2-3 — Newport, R.I. Includes guided tour of two mansions; There are no written tests and all instruction is in class. Cost is list for the fall semester at Amer­ take classes outside their majors. Touro Synagogue, the oldest synagogue in America; the Mystic $8; AARP membership is not required. ican University in Washington D.C. Marinelife Aquarium and live mammal show; kosher dinner and Registration is required; call Lehore or Kathy at (732) 562- Jennifer, who is majoring in EDISON breakfast. Cost per person, double occupancy, is $190 for members 1133. Spanish and communication, has Jennifer Swingle, the daugh­ and $210 for non-members. A $50 deposit is "due by May 1 with the The Senior Citizens Center is sponsoring a cruise Aug. 22-26 to been accepted intot he foreign stu­ ter of Marjorie and Donald dy program for the spring semester Swingle, has been inducted into balance due by June 15. Nova Scotia, Canada. Cost is $686-766 depending on cabin loca­ tion. For registration, call (732) 562-1133. at the University of Salamanca in Phi Eta Sigma National Honor Registration is required for all programs and trips. Members Spain. Society at Salisbury State receive priority on registration. For more information, call Sue Tri-County Senior Citizens *** University. A 1997 graduate of The Tri-County Senior Citizens Center is at 450 New Market Horwitz at (732) 494-3232. Christina Kasar was named Edison High School, she is a sopho­ AARP Chapter 3446 Road, Piscataway. Anyone 55 and older is welcome. Activities take to the honor’s list for the 1998 fall more psychology major.

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