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District to host kindergarten forum a golden moment SOUTH PLAINFIELD — A B orough’s V ision 2001 honors students kindergarten orientation will be held 7 p.m., Thursday, June 3 at By UBBY BARSKY Leporino, a former Board of Riley School. CORRESPONDENT Education member who initiated The program is for parents the concept of a gold card that and guardians of children who SOUTH PLAINFIELD — The provides incentives to encourage will enter the kindergarten pro­ third annual Tiger Gold barbecue students to achieve. gram in September. This will was held Tuesday for the 250 The program is sponsored by offer information on curriculum, South Plainfield High School stu­ the South Plainfield Vision 2001 health and transportation ser­ dents who had received Tiger Education Foundation, of which vices, the latchkey program, spe­ Gold cards during the school Leporino is a co-founder. cial summer programs and tips year. “I’m very glad that it’s work­ for helping to prepare children To be eligible for a Tiger Gold ing out and students are striving for kindergarten. card a student must maintain a to achieve,” he said. Parents who have not yet reg­ 3.0 grade point average for the “It’s having a measurable istered their children into marking period; have no disci­ effect on the kids,” Principal kindergarten in September are pline referrals; and engage in two Anthony Massaro said. “I see if urged to do so in the transporta­ or more extracurricular activities building. tion department, room 2 1, of the or sports. “It’s gone from the thing you; Administration Building. The The program is “becoming don’t want to do to becoming the. office hours are 8 .a m.-noon more and more popular,” fashionable thing to do,” Massaro; Monday-Thursday. Assistant Principal Helen said. i Children who are age 5 by Gottlieb said. The students also spent time; Oct. 1 are eligible to enroll. “Those kids who were not able playing soccer, tossing a beach! For more information, call to attend today were heard to say ball around, signing yearbooks' (908) 754-4620, Ext. 224. ‘Boy, I’m going to really make and mostly talking to each other. sure next year that I get a gold As part of the event, raffles card at least once’,” she said. were held for yearbooks, prom The barbecue attracted 225 bids, sweatshirts and other items Need a cool treat students last year and 150 in donated by the Vision 2001 try ice cream social 1997. Education Foundation. Raffle This year there was also a stu­ prizes and winners: SOUTH PLAINFIELD — dent who received an honorary Yearbooks — Alison Barrett, Treat the family to a cool dessert Tiger Gold card for her honesty: Jason Bataille, Jaclyn Cox, David and support Roosevelt School at She turned in a wallet with Johnston, Michael Maina, Jeff the same time. money and credit cards. McNight, Marco Migliaro, Kevin An ice cream fund-raiser will Sodexho-Marriott Services Petrocelli, Sandra Sharbash and be 3-9 p.m. Thursday, June 3 at donated and cooked the ham­ Kathy Skoba. Petrucci’s Ice Cream Company, burgers, veggie burgers, barbecue Prom bids — Melane Cannon, 474 Washington Ave. in chicken, hot chicken wings and Ryan Flannery, Chris Gati, Piscataway. com on the cob. The company Kristen Linczyk, Michael also provided snacks, cookies, Lindgren, Chris Malecki, Sandra Road work may watermelon and soda. Marin, Jane Nguyen, Gloria Osley and Kristin Pfeifer. delay traffic Rita’s Ices provided the Italian ice. (Continued from page A-l) SOUTH PLAINFIELD — The Also present was Emil reconstruction of the traffic sig­ nals at the intersection of County park police officer to Centennial Avenue, Stelton GEORGE PACCIELLO/STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER Road and Hadley Road is expect­ Franklin School boated a Jump-A-Thon last Wednesday to raise money for the American Heart Association. ed to begin Tuesday, June 1. Nancy Ramno and her daughter Vanessa Cassano jump together. join borough department The project is expected to By UBBY BARSKY from the Municipal Building, take about a month. The road CORRESPONDENT will be nothing new for the bor­ will be open to motorists, but Franklin students jump with heart ough police department. they should plan an alternate By UBBY BARSKY and introduced it to Franklin mother of a Franklin student),” SOUTH PLAINFIELD — A Merkler said the South’ route. member of the Middlesex Plainfield police have always CORRESPONDENT School. the teacher said. “This event is Parents, relatives and busi­ dedicated to him. We are trying County Park Police will soon had a presence in Spring Lake Recycling center to SOUTH PLAINFIELD — A nesses were asked to sponsor to raise money so that won’t join the South Plainfield Police Park and responded to emer­ observe holiday total of 130 Franklin School stu­ students who participated. The happen. Department. gency calls from that park. dents from first through fifth students were told not to collect Bufis was 44 when he died, Chief Steven Merkler said In a related matter, the SOUTH PLAINFIELD — grades spent more than an hour door to door. Kelly said. the Park Police officer would be Borough Council will authorize Because of Memorial Day, there after class May 19 jumping rope If a student collected $125 he A large donation to the heart on the South Plainfield police $3,960.60 for seven new bullet­ will be slight changes this week in the gym for the American would receive a heart straw, association was made by force by late August. proof vests for the South for the recycling center and yard Heart Association. jump rope, T-shirt, key ring and Goldberg, Ackerman & Zucker, a The Middlesex County Plainfield police. The vests, waste site on Kenneth Avenue. The $5,318 raised by the stu­ playground ball as prizes. law firm where Kelly and Mrs. Freeholders has eliminated the which will be purchased Both facilities will be open 8 dents will be used for the associ­ All participants raising $150 Bufis are employed. Park Police for budget reasons. through a state contract, are a.m.-3 p.m. tomorrow and 1-8 ation’s research, public educa­ or more had their names placed The students were divided The county will assume respon­ replaced every five years under p.m. Wednesday. The center will tion and community programs. in a drawing for a trip for four to into groups of four with such sibility for the officer’s salary terms of the labor contract with be closed Sunday, Monday and The event, sponsored by the Walt Disney World. names as “Non-Stopper,” and fringe benefits until the Policemen’s Benevolent Tuesday. Franklin School PTA and the Before the groups began “Marathon Runner” and “Heart March. Association. Summer hours at the recy­ American Alliance for Health, jumping, Smith spoke to the Attacks.” Placing patrols in the coun­ The borough is applying for cling center and yard waste site Physical Education, Recreation students about the purpose of Each group shared one jump ty-operated Spring Lake Park, a grant that would cover half begin Friday, June 4. The recy­ and Dance, has raised $22,300 the “jumpathon.” rope with one member jumping on Plainfield Avenue across the cost of the vests. cling center will be open 8 a.m.- over six years. “Someone passed away with a for 30 seconds at a time. Some 3 p.m. Saturday, 1-8 p.m. Physical education teacher heart attack last month: Frank students, like fourth grader Memorial Day services set for Monday Tuesday and Friday. The yard Drew Smith was involved with Bufis, whose wife is a fellow Anthony Cassano, managed to SOUTH PLAINFIELD — Clinton Avenue, 10 a.m. waste site will be open 8 a.m.-3 the program while in college worker of Mrs. Sheila Kelly (a (Continued on page A-2) Memorial Day services in the Veterans Memorial Park, p.m. Saturday; 1-8 p.m. Tuesday, borough for Monday have been Church Street, 10:30 a.m. Wednesday and Friday. announced. The schedule: Veterans of Foreign Wars hall, * For updates, call (908) 226- Roosevelt students compete in bee American Legion hall, 243 155 Front St., 11 a.m. 7620. Oak Tree Ave., 9 a.m. Refreshments will be served > By UBBY BARSKY dents say the word, spell it then Douglas, first grade; Garrett Kelly, Baptist cemetery, New Market at the VFW hall after the VFW j Rescue squad logs CORRESPONDENT say the word again,” she said. second grade; Brooke Denitzio, Avenue, 9:30 a.m. service. “Parents don’t participate but one third grade; Ashley Anne Chosney, United Hebrew Cemetery, The public is invited to all ser­ 152 calls in April SOUTH PLAINFIELD — PTA parent is present at each fourth grade; and Ryan O’Shea, New Market Avenue, 9:45 a.m. vices. For more information, call SOUTH PLAINFIELD — The Roosevelt School held repent grade contest to help the classroom fifth grade. Holy Redeemer Cemetery, (908) 668-9751. South Plainfield Rescue Squad spelling bee for grades one through teachers.” logged 152 calls in April.. five, with students in the same Every participating students Those calls included 111 for grade competing against each receives a certificate and the win­ medical assistance; 20 motor other. ' ners receive Beanie Babies. vehicle accidents; six fires; four There were 15 winners, with First place winners: Jamie community service requests; each grade having a first, second Thompson, first grade; Ashley four transportation calls; two and third place winner. Capparelli, second grade; Erica mutual aids and five mainte­ “The spelling bee has been a Linick, third grade; Kamal Daiji, nance runs. tradition at Roosevelt School for fourth grade; Joey Denitzio, fifth The squad volunteer’s spent the past eight years,” said Diane grade. 362 hours answering the calls. Gualano president of the Roosevelt Second place winners: Kelly In the first four months of 1999, School PTA, sponsors of the event. Kline, first grade; Ralph the squad responded to 545 The contest was open to all stu­ Dimayuga, second grade; Nabia dents in grades 1-5. Participation Kahn, third grade; Courtney was voluntary and was held after Breland, fourth grade; and Jessica school. Schwartz, fifth grade. . “During the contest, the stu Third place winners: Katherine Inside Officials look to make crosswalk safer C om m entary...... A-4 By UBBY BARSKY them,” she said. CORRESPONDENT Other members of the Borough .A-6 Council recently offered sugges­ Com m unity L ife ... SOUTH PLAINFIELD — tions to put up larger signs or Borough Councilwoman Darlene install “rumble strips” that would S p orts...... C-1 Pinto said she has heard many slow down traffic. complaints about the crosswalk on Pinto argued that the only way Weekend Plus...... B-1 Oak Tree Avenue near the post the motorists would observe pedes­ trians’ right-of-way would be Autom otive...... D-1 For heij the crosswalk as it is through police enforcement of the NICOLE DIMELLA/STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER now is an accident about to happen. signs. She suggested that a police Real Estate...... C-8 Pinto said the signs that tell car be stationed near the crosswalk .D-1 motorists to stop for pedestrians and police officers issue summons­ Aiming for a basket C lassified ...... are not enough. es if necessary. The matter has Borough resident Devon Blair, 15, shoots some hoops Friday during the annual Funstival at Sacred “If cars do stop, they are in dan­ been referred to the traffic safety Heart Roman Catholic Church. For more coverage of the event, see page A-6. ger of being hit by the cars behind office in the Police Department. P, A-2 Review/Herald/Reporter May 28, 1999 Paint sprayer is reported stolen from 1994 van SOUTH PLAINFIELD — A Christopher Fitzsimmons, 20, Motel 6, Stelton Road, reported t Grecco paint sprayer was Clark Avenue, and David his vehicle was broken into at! stolen from a 1994 Chevrolet Miller, 20, Chambers, were Grand Buffet, New World Way, van parked outside Home arrested and charged with between 8-9:29 p.m. May 20, Depot, Hamilton Boulevard, underage possession of alcohol police said. between 3:15-4:15 p.m. May 19, after allegedly attempting to The man reported two brief­ police said. flee the accident scene, police cases containing papers, $4,500 • The sprayer is valued at said. in cash and $11,500 in travel­ $2,000. The theft is under Police allegedly found three er’s check’s were stolen. The investigation, officials said. full bottles of Corona beer and theft is under investigation, *** three empty bottles of Corona police said. Police confiscated a counter­ beer in the vehicle. *** ^ feit $50 bill found in a cash reg­ All three were released on Clean Express Laundry, ister at Home Depot, Hamilton their own recognizance pending West Seventh Street, reported. Boulevard, teller 7:36 p.m. May hearings in South Plainfield finding a $10 counterfeit bill in 19, officials reported. Municipal Court, authorities the cash register 10 a.m. May1 It is not known who gave the said. 20, officials said. teller the $50 bill, police said. The currency was confiscat- - *** ed, police said. SPHS students receive program awards A former employee of Lube *** Victor Pimentel, 23,; SOUTH PLAINFIELD - Express, Stelton Road, is sus­ IPolicelog^ degree in medical administra­ Award. Each will receive a $100 Dunellen, was arrested and; Awards are being presented to tion at the University of North pected of stealing $921 from savings bond for the award charged with possession of a six students in the Cooperative Florida. sponsored by USA Detergents. the company between April and Education program at South Peter Papa will receive the Selection of all awards is May, authorities reported. controlled dangerous sub­ Plainfield High School. All American Student based on grades, teacher rec­ The theft was reported 1:06 Lesmine Williams, 33, stance following a motor vehi­ Heather DeBiase has been Vocational Award, a $100 sav­ ommendation, employer recom­ p.m. May 18 and is under Plainfield, was arrested and cle stop on Jersey Street 12:19 , named Cooperative Education investigation by police. charged with possession of a a.m. May 19, police said, ings bond. The son of Joe and mendation, community service, *** Student of the Year and will Martha Papa was selected for sports and extracurricular stolen motor vehicle following a Pimentel, parked on the receive a $200 savings bond. the award sponsored by activities. Dee Falato and John Victor Pimentel, 24, motor vehicle stop on Sherman roadway, allegedly had two The daughter of Eileen and Joe Servistar and General Electric Lartaud are coordinators of the Dunellen, was arrested and Avenue 12:37 a.m. May 24, bags of dried mushrooms in his . DeBiase is working at the Co. Cooperative Education pro­ charged with possession of a police said. vehicle. Associated Radiologists imag­ Glen Thimons, Marjorie gram. controlled dangerous substance The vehicle had been report­ He was released on his own , ing center in Warren in addi­ Miszczenski, Amel Akef and USA Detergents is the over­ following a motor vehicle stop ed stolen in New York City. recognizance pending a hear­ tion to her studies. Judeska Pronker will receive all sponsor of the awards pro­ on Jersey Street 12:18 a.m. Williams was held pending a ing in South Plainfield Heather will study for a the Outstanding Achievement gram. May 19, police said. hearing in South Plainfield Municipal Court, police report­ Pimentel was released on his Municipal Court, police said. ed. own recognizance pending a *** *** Franklin students jump with heart hearing in South Plainfield Narciso Palaez, 29, Bound Lesmine Williams, 33, Municipal Court, officials said. Brook, was arrested and Plainfield, and Raseed (Continued from page A-l) Jamison and Carlie Kazimir the first time. *** charged with driving while Goodwin, 20, Plainfield, were! get an extra jump rope for their jumped together using one rope. “It’s fun,” said Brittanie Sergio Corona, 32, intoxicated, driving while sus­ arrested and charged with pos­ groups. Fourth grader Nick DeSimone Wong, a fourth grade pupil who Plainfield, was arrested and pended and failure to keep session of a stolen motor vehi-. Fifth graders Beverly jumped with the special has been enthusiastically jump­ charged with driving while right following a motor vehicle cle 12:37 a.m. May 24, officials ‘ “crossover" step boxers use. ing in every “jumpathon” since intoxicated, refusal to take a stop on Clinton Avenue 1:08 said. Others tried their luck in first grade. breathalyzer test, driving while a.m. May 23, authorities said. Williams allegedly claimed "Double Dutch” jumping and “I’m planning to do it again r ■ « yv south p l a w e l d suspended and taking a vehicle Palaez was released on his her ex-boyfriend gave her per­ some studies tried jumping for next year,” she said. 1 he Reporter without an owners consent fol­ own recognizance pending a mission to take their 1996 lowing a motor vehicle stop on hearing in South Plainfield Mitsubishi Galant. A MediaNews Group Newspaper Police urging everyone to buckle up Woodland Avenue 2:44 a.m. Municipal Court, police report- The vehicle had been report­ NJN Publishing ©1999 May 23, police said. -ed.------ed stolen in New York City Feb.- Police department in New up in 1998 — the largest, sin­ *** Jersey are joining thousands of gle-year increase in seat belt Corona was released on his 15 by her ex-boyfriend.'' The Reporter (U.S.P.S. 607-160) own recognizance pending a Carlos Sisalena, 23, North Williams was released on her 1 is published every Friday by NJN law enforcement agencies use in eight years. hearing in South Plainfield Plainfield, was arrested and own recognizance pending a Publishing , P O Box 52, Piscatav|[ay, nationwide in the next wave of Metuchen police will set up Municipal Court, officials said. charged with driving while sus­ hearing in South Plainfield NJ 08855 (908) 575-6660. Second the Operation ABC check points to enforce the seat *** pended, driving without insur­ Municipal Court, police said. class postage paid at Piscataway. Mobilization — declaring zero belt laws and provide drivers A single car accident on ance, driving an unregistered Goodwin was held on $3,850 ’ POSTMASTER: Send address tolerance for drivers with with educational information Franklin Avenue 8:13 p.m. May vehicle, driving a vehicle with worth of outstanding warrants changes to NJN Publishing. unbuckled children. regarding occupant safety. Fulfillment Office, PO Box 699, 22 led to the arrest of three fictitious plates and failure to for his arrest. He also faces a The police is stepping up Operation ABC Mobilization Somerville. NJ 08876. people for underage possession wear a seat belt following a hearing in South Plainfield enforcement through Memorial is sponsored by the Air Bag & Subscription rates $25 per year in of alcohol, police said. motor vehicle stop on Plainfield Municipal Court, authorities Day weekend. Seat Belt Safety Campaign and Middlesex County. $30 per year Research has discovered Craig Magnani, 19, Franklin Avenue 1:03 a.m. May 22, said. out ot state. To subscribe call: that past efforts led to 19 mil­ the National Highway Traffic Avenue, was arrested and police said. *** 1-800-300-9321. lion more Americans buckling Safety Administration and the charged with driving while Sisalena was released on his Penske Truck Leasing, South ' U.S. Department of Transpo­ intoxicated and underage pos­ own recognizance pending a Clinton Avenue, reported a rtation’s Buckle Up America Creating childhood memories fo r 27 years! session of alcohol, authorities hearing in South Plainfield 1995 Freightliner was stolen Campaign. said. Magnani, who was Municipal Court, police report­ from its parking lot between allegedly driving the car, lost ed. May 7 and 21, police said. control and spun on Franklin *** The theft, under investiga- . TILE IT! Avenue. 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Torrey their individual best is and have ATA Black Belt Academy cele­ Hunt, 14, held the afternoon’s them shoot for that. brated its first year in the bor­ record with 95 boards broken. “I first got involved a number ough with a birthday party and During the past 10 years ATA of years ago when my children fund-raiser Saturday. has raised more than $10,000 for were in classes and I saw the The academy opened in the its Hu Lee scholarship program workout they were getting,” borough with 30 students and and the Spotswood DARE pro­ Wiggins said. “I started to do it now has 90, head instructor Don gram. The Saturday program in for fun with Mr. Guerin as my Wiggins said. South Plainfield raised more teacher. In fact, I needled him The studio teaches songahin than $500. into having an adult program tae kwon do, a Korean martial “Did you think you could since he didn’t have one.” art, and is a branch of the ATA break that many boards?” Wiggins became an instructor Black Belt Academy established Wiggins asked Colin Slattery, a for ATA in South Plainfield last in Monroe in 1988 by Tom 10-year-old boy who broke 47 year after his position as assis­ Guerin. boards. tant director of the Jersey City Under a bright sun in the Each board broken by Colin Municipal Court was eliminated. parking lot of a Maple Avenue meant a $1 donation from each of Training to be certified by the shopping center, the 25 students his six sponsors. American Tae Kwon Do from the South Plainfield and To Wiggins, breaking boards is Association is a length process Monroe sites demonstrated proof of each student’s growing that requires 300 hours of karate positions and worked dou­ abilities and improved self- instruction under a certified ble numb chukas. image. instructor, videotapes of the can­ While the parents watched the “Now Colin knows he can didate teaching, a physical test of karate demonstration, younger break 47 boards in a minute,” the skills and a 500-word essay on a children played on the special instructor said. subject related to tae kwon do. NICOLE DIMELLA/STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER “moonwalk” apparatus. “I really believe that problems The candidate must also Borough resident Alex Lundy, 4, breaks a board with a hammer chop during fund-raiser activitiy. As a fund-raiser for the South that surface latter in life are attend a rigorous seven-day Plainfield DARE program and largely the result of a poor self- course in July at the association’s classes for youngsters and the Susan G. Komen Breast image,” Wiggins said. national office in Little Rock, adults, ATA holds karate birth­ Cancer Research Foundation, “We want to address that now Ark. day parties. “Mew York Style” ATA held a board-breaking and get the kids to realize that Tim Chewning, head instruc­ ATA also will be holding a tor for ATA’s Monroe location, demonstration. Donations were ‘I’m pretty good’,” he said. “When week-long day camp July 26-30 Bagels that happens, they begin to raise said an instructor must return to calculated based on the number for youngsters 5-12. of boards broken in the space of expectations of themselves. Little Rock for re-certification Our Dough is Always Fresh ... one minute. “The emphasis is on self-devel­ every three years. For more information, call While seven instructors stood opment. We don’t expect the In addition to tae kwon do Wiggins at (908) 755-5440. Never Frozen FULL CATERING • PLATTERS PARTY BAGELS • 2-6 FOOT SUBS Borough Council approves bond for road and PAL 17 VARIETIES OF BAGELS • LOX HOMEMADE CREAM CHEESE SPREADS By LB8 Y BARSKY $2,585,000 that has already been lines. appealing to investors and The $6.2 million is the bor­ attract the most favorable inter­ BOAR’S HEAD & THUMANN'S COLD CUTS CORRESPONDENT allocated for improvements to SOLD BY THE POUND roads and the Police Athletic ough’s contribution to the est rate available,” Borough Clerk James Eckert said. FRESH-BAKED MUFFINS, COOKIES & BROWNIES SOUTH PLAINFIELD — A League building with $6.2 mil­ Plainfield Area Regional KNISHES • GOURMET COFFEE special public meeting was held lion of sewer utility bonds. Sewerage Authority, of which “I’m pleased with the action BROOKLYN ITALIAN BREAD Monday to authorize a bond issue The sewer utility bonds South Plainfield is a member. taken,” Mayor Daniel Gallagher DELIVERED FRESH DAILY of $8,785,000. resolved litigation with “You want to accumulate a said after the resolution was The resolution combined Plainfield over the use of sewer large enough amount to make it approved. / S* L-~- rs ~a t Summer drama workshop to perform a ‘Music Man’ 2090 O ak Tree Rd. 2849 Woodbridge Avenue EDISON EDISON SOUTH PLAINFIELD — Shayne Austin Miller, assist­ Lawrence Street. 28. Tel: 732-321-3366 Tel: 732-603-0083 The South Plainfield Summer ed by Kristin Pfeifer, will direct Technical coordinator will be Performance dates are Aug. Open 7 Days Open 7 Days Monday-Friday 6am-6pm Monday-Friday 6:30am-3pm Drama Workshop has selected the 28th annual production. Paul Leporino. 5-8. Tyne-Dambeck is new to the Saturday 6am-5pm Saturday and Sunday 7am-1pm its creative staff for this sum­ The choreographer will be Announcements will be Sunday 6am-4pm Behind “Victorian Manor'1 program, but all of the other available at all borough high mer’s production of Meredith Janna GaNun, and the orches­ ------I staff have performed in previ­ schools in the coming weeks. Willson’s American musical tra director will be Jennifer ous summers, and most have 14 BAQELS Auditions are open to any * 3 4 0 classic, “The Music Man.” Tyne-Dambeck, assisted by worked on the creative staff for 10% OFF previous Summer Drama South Plainfield resident who Savings of $2.50 ANY CATERING ORDER Workshop musicals. will be entering sixth grade in Cum k. cmhmri Kith uy crtbr •ffrr of upM. rkk*f(My Send us your news Auditions for the 1999 pro­ the fall up to those who will be IU u ur fn rMmer. tif. MOW Ixfint 6JM99 The Reporter is your hometown accepted. 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Memorial Day Some sights and sounds of Memorial Day: The tricolor crepe paper streamers in the spokes of the child’s bicycle as she tries to stay ahead of the parade. The flash of sunlight on the majorette’s baton and the glistening sweat on the brow of the sousaphone player. The phony wail of the volunteer fire department’s shiny new truck. The fresh, quiet poppies placed anony­ mously on the overgrown grave of a veteran of the first It’s our duty War to End All Wars. The sexagenarian veteran of World War II is standing to honor vets at attention while two Boy Scouts lower the proud and As we push along toward sad flag to half-mast. The scout on the right can’t wait to Memorial Day I am reminded get out of the itchy and starchy uniform to rush over to once again of all the sacrifice's the park for a Memorial Day roller hockey marathon. that have gone into making our The scout on the left is trembling and saying to himself: country what it is today. In saying “This is what patriotism must feel like.” The veteran this, I am speaking of the positive remembers that awful moment on Omaha Beach when elements. There is enough reason, especially of late, to concentrate his best buddy stepped on a land mine. and over-emphasize the purely The sizzle of steaks — the first barbecue of the sum­ negative factors by which we mer. The flapping of flags in the warm afternoon breeze. have become burdened and dis­ The squawk of the loudspeaker when the minister about tracted. ready to deliver the invocation taps on the microphone The roll call of mistakes, to make sure he can be heard. The long and mournful tragedies, blunders and misdirec­ solitary notes of Taps. The crowd has fallen into an anx­ tion is legion enough to have a ious and respectful quiet. Will he make the high note? memorial of its own. We are (Of course, he always does.) The joyful noises of late inured by tragedy to the real ele­ spring. ments of persuasive good and purely positive spirit through The silence of the dead. which many of our achievements have become possible. It goes without saying, always, that much of the burdensome role we have had to play as a nation and still do play — must concern How to get the itself by definition with sadness, death, loss and anguish. Memorials are made, therefore, by those who survive these nega­ most from your Letters to the editor tives and who remain with us to live their lives as witness and tes­ tament to those who have died. Our war memorials, replete with newspaper Girl Scout association says thanks the little flags and markers which We invite readers to get involved with your local news­ so splendidly delineate those who l b The Editor: support: Acme Markets, Angelo’s Ice Co., Art Directors have died while protecting the paper by calling or writing to let us know what you think We must thank The Reporter for your coverage of Club of New Jersey, Bagel Pantry, Boulevard cherished idea of freedom, are is newsworthy. our annua) Family Fun Fair and flea market, and for Wholesale Foods Inc., Brazilian Coffee, Clairol, Mr. mute witness to the values we Our staff is always eager to hear your opinions, sugges­ printing our announcements regarding the fair in your Chek, Domino’s Pizza, Dunkin’ Donuts (Park Avenue love. Especially now, with the tions and comments. paper. Having a paper to cover local events such as store), Edwards Super Food Store, Michael English, splendors of late May’s blossom­ yours is greatly needed and appreciated. Freihofer’s Baking Co., Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea If you have a news tip, or would like to get some pub­ ing and blooming in full reign all For the past five years the South Plainfield Girl Co., Haisch’s Bakery, John E. Riley School PTSO, licity for a coming event, call editor Cheryl Fenske or around us, we must recall once Scout Community Association has hosted a Family Marriott Management, McCriskin Home for Funerals, more those generous sacrifices. Managing Editor Kimberly Woods at (908) 575-6687. Fun Fair and flea market in order to raise fluids to off­ New Jersey Devils, Party Pros, Pathmark of South The deadline for news releases is noon Friday. You can We are a nation which has sur­ set our programming cost for our 600-plus girl mem­ Plainfield, Pathmark Stores Inc., Perrier Group, Pinto passed all those before us in so mail them to P.O. Box 699, Somerville, N.J. 08876, fax to bers in South Plainfield. This year’s Fun Fair was the Brothers Disposal Co., Pepsi-Cola, Rita’s Real Italian many things — material goods; (908) 575-6683. most successflil yet, and we are greatly indebted to all Ice, Recreation Department, Road Department, Roma the production of objects and pos­ who donated items for our fair or gave of their time Food Enterprises Inc., Sacred Heart Roman Catholic sessions; intangibles such as LETTERS and resources to make it possible. Church, Mary Saks, Sal’s Spirit Shoppe, South intellectual and creative inquisi­ First we would like to thank all the people who Plainfield Democratic Club, South Plainfield Liquor Letters should be sent to the above address by noon tiveness, clarity and focused attended the flea market. It would not be a success Store, South Plainfield Music Boosters, South thought. We are a nation which Monday of the week the letter is to be published. without your support. Plainfield Police Department and Tuscan Farms. has been blessed to date with the Letters must be signed and must include a daytime Our thanks to all of the troops who had booths, non­ LISA HAHN-GOULD power and the forethought of phone number for verification purposes. An evening num­ profit organizations who exhibited, flea market ven­ MARIA PERRY arranging ana implementing the ber is also helpful. dors who participated and parents who baked and/or South Plainfield Girl Scout assets and the works of peaceful We prefer letters to be no more than a page, typed and volunteered their time manning the various booths Community Association intent, even when they were by and tables. The writers were co-chairwomen of the Family Fun double-spaced. If it is not possible to type a letter, please necessity involved with the evils We also would like to express our gratitude to the Fair and Flea Market Committee for the Girl Scout of warfare and destruction and print neatly. following people, organizations and business for their Community Association. Because of the chance of misinterpretation, we reserve bombing — as it is said, there have been times when we did the right not to accept letters that are handwritten in cur­ what we have to do. For that we sive. should stand proud. We reserve the right to edit letters for m atters of libel, Give thanks to military chaplains We should be able to survey all clarity, fairness and space. We also reserve the right to To the Editor in supporting the North’s military effort. All soldiers the land with the pride and the reject letters if they do not meet this letter policy. Memorial Day is a holiday where we honor all want to know why they are fighting a war. Southern fortitude that comes from know­ American soldiers who died fighting for their country. soldiers were taught they were protecting their home­ ing that our works and the works CORRECTIONS I would like to honor a group of men, of whom some land, while Northern soldiers heard many sermons of this whole nation have been for the good. Although it is often con­ Our goal is to provide accurate and fair reporting. To died serving their country but didn’t carry a gun, the about preserving the Union and freeing the slaves. military chaplains. Before the Civil War the need for a military chap­ fusing to speak of absolutes and comment on coverage or report errors, call the editor. The Rev. William Cummings at Bataan in 1942 laincy was challenged on the grounds of separation of definitions of right and wrong, we Corrections will run in this space. gave the famous sermon, “There are no atheists in the church and state. The valiant service of Union chap­ have nevertheless been always on foxholes.” He was captured by the Japanese and died lains during the Civil War ended the debate and the right sides of the issues PHOTOGRAPHY when his ship was sunk en route to Japan to a pris­ made chaplaincy a permanent part of military tradi­ even those issues which have oner of war camp. tion. divided us. Fighting for the idea If you have an event or subject you think is worthy of of never having to fight again has a photo, let the editor know. The most military chaplains to die in a war (were This Memorial Day let’s give special thanks to in) America’s bloodiest war, the Civil War. Both chaplains along with all soldiers who died for then- to be one of mankind’s more noble We need at least 36 hours notice before an event to country. ventures. Waging a brother-upon- Confederate and Union chaplains gave their lives on brother war for the ideal and the schedule a photographer. the battlefields while ministering to the wounded and MARTIN A. ‘Skip’ JESSEN We can also use your photographs - color or black and goal of complete unification and dying. Union Army chaplains performed a unique role Edison “one-nationhood” while at the white. If you’d like a photo returned, send along a self- same time lifting the yoke of addressed stamped envelope. servitude from the shoulders of For a reprint of a photo taken by a staff photographer Everyone must unite for answers others must be definition be seen which appeared in this newspaper, call (908) 575-6660. as an absolute good. To the Editor: this important manner. Completing a massive indus­ The recent failure of HIP Health Plan of New When things like this happen the people who trial cycle during which the Jersey has prompted many questions about the end up suffering are the employees and customers peacetime years are enriched by handling of the merger of HIP and its bankrupt of HIP. We need to put politics aside and make sure the progress and the products Qf partner Physicians Health Plan. Newspapers and that these people get these answers they deserve. manufacturing and research state residents have all called for an independent must be seen as one of mankind s investigator to look into the entire affair. BARBARA BUONO great works. Spreading that On May 20, our 18th District colleague, Sen. PETER BARNES Jr. splendor and abundance world­ A MediaNews Group Newspaper Jack Sinagra, began what we hope will be a series Members, New Jersey wide, as we are now doing, is equally noble. It is not for nothing NJN Publishing ©1999 of productive hearings into the whole HIP affair. We Assembly, 18th District applaud Sen. Sinagra for taking the initiative in Edison that the squalid rigidity of fas­ Rosemarie Maio cism, communism, authoritarian­ Publisher ism and death are slowly wither­ Cheryl Fenske ing' away as their erstwhile lead­ Take time out to honor U.S. vets ers fidget and curse the world l-#. Executive Editor Kimberly Woods Allan Conover To the Editor: municipalities throughout the state. around them. We enter, and will Managing Editor Sports Editor Memorial Day will be observed this coming It is a day when every American should pay trib­ enter, a new millennium with the Gary Govelitz weekend. But what is Memorial Day? It is the kick­ ute to the men and women who gave their lives so perfectly ideal goals of complete Reporter off day for the start of the summer. Pools and that we might enjoy the freedom we have. human brotherhood and perfec­ resorts will open, it is a weekend when retail stores So do a little shopping, take a dip in the pool, tion — whether it be through Steve Jankowski John Bodnar medicine, government, education Advertising Sales Manager will have great sales for shoppers. visit your favorite resort but take some time out to Advertising Director But what is the real purpose of Memorial Day? It honor our deceased veterans on the day that was or the simple process of benevo­ John Tsimboukis is the day that we honor our deceased veterans. designated as their Memorial Day. lent concern for others. . Production Manager Veterans organizations will have placed American These are American ideals, flags on the graves of our fallen heroes. Ceremonies LEO L. MCKERNAN and it is again high time they are and parades will be conducted in cemeteries and State commander of The American Legion witnessed to and proclaimed anew upon every memorial field and VFW or American Legion hall across this land. The grave The Reporter (U.S.P.S. 607-160) is published every Friday by NJN Publishing Donation helped fund school trip sites and the battlefields, the PO Box 52, Piscataway. NJ 08855 (908) 575-6660. Second class postage paid at Piscat- cemetery rows and the urbah away. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to NJN Publishing To the Editor: their dedication to the youth of South Plainfield and memorials to all the dead and Fulfillment Office, PO Box 699, Somerville, NJ 08876. Subscription rates $25 per year in We would like to express our sincere thanks to a willingness to help with this great endeavor. Middlesex County. $30 per year out of state. To subscribe call: 1-800-300-9321. maimed and lost of every war we Wallace Giakas and Mr. and Mrs. Chrysanthopoulos have ever lived through, should for their generous donations toward the recent Circulation: 1-800-300-9321 JOANNE HAUS resonate as loudly through our eighth grade Washington/Baltimore trip. JOHN UMYANSKY hearts and minds as does the News 908-575-6684 This money helped us defray the costs of the trip MORRIS SAMMONS most pathetic echo of bullet and Advertising 908-575-6660 for the necessary medical supplies as well as other DONNA TIERNEY violence wherever they were last incurred. Their financial support is an example of South Plainfield Middle School Council Advisors tried. < May 28, 1999 Review/Herald/Reporter A-5 Letters to the editor Resident supports current team To the Editor: group to “shut off the truck” not asked told. I Councilwoman supports mayor I would like to set the record straight on the suppose Ms. Franks now thinks she owns the same two issues Meryl Frank and her supporters street? ^To the Editor: noted that a large portion of home. However, lest we forget, keep focusing on. Christine Perney and other residents should I am writing to state the rea­ the above initiatives were paid tenants via their rents are also Christine Perney’s letter, similar to the other be outraged that Ms. Franks’ campaign is based sons why I support James Polos for by grants, which offset taxpayers in this community. letters sent in regarding the waterfront develop­ on fancy slogans and lies. , for mayor and Ted Choplick many of the costs. As a tenant, I found that the ment announcement and the day Meryl Why aren’t people outraged that she is not in and Frank Reff for (Borough) Although it wasn’t a sexy current mayor and council have announced her candidacy are full of lies. I was support of the YMHA move or the Riverfront Council. Currently I have the issue, it was one that required not only been listening but also present on both of these days. Master Plan and open space preservation pro­ pleasure of serving with the perseverance, dedication and taking action to address the First: The announcement on March 15 by posed by Mayor Polos? mayor and council and am follow through in order to concerns of the entire commu­ Mayor James Polos and Senator Bob Torricelli I am also disturbed that her literature ani proud of their record of commit­ address a problem that had nity, which includes the tenant was conducted on the marina. The police barri­ statements attack the credibility and commit­ ment, hard work and results. been developing for years. It population. cade that Christine refers to was Highland Park ment of the volunteers who serve on our boards Under the current mayor was a problem that was also I, like so many of you, nor­ Police Officer politely telling a few residents and commissions. and council there have been starting to impact the entirety mally, don’t have the time to sit that they could not go onto the property. It was Your letters are obviously a feeble attempt to many areas of improvement of the borough. My support is down and write a letter, but the property owner who requested limiting try to instill doubt in voters minds. Mayor Polos but I would like to focus on one being given to Mayor Polos sim­ when the issue is important attendees to officials and press due to liability is a honest hardworking family man and his which has not been discussed ply because I believe in who he enough I make the time. I am concerns. numerous accomplishments for Highland Park recently, the commitment and is, what he has done for writing to not only inform you Second: I own the car that was towed. Yes it speak the truth. dedication to improving hous­ Highland Park and what he of some of the hard work that was not working for several months and I tried While many on the coffee and Danish circuit ing in the borough. Although will continue to do. Mayor Polos has been done but also to sup­ numerous times to get it removed from the may be swooned by vague promises, I am voting the improvement of the down­ is the type of person who port Mayor Polos and his run­ street so I would not get a ticket. for the candidate with experience, a proven town and the commitment to understands the meaning of ning mates, and ask that you do I called the tow truck days before to have it record of accomplishments and a real plan for quality housing in the borough commitment and hard work, the same. repaired or removed. the future of Highland Park. .are visible, I would like to high­ one who will work for the bet­ I would like to also let them The tow truck was there from 10:30 a.m. and light some of the accomplish­ terment of the entire communi­ know publicly that the level of had nothing to do with Mayor Polos. The tow DR. VASILIOS VELMAHOS ments that might be taken for ty, not just a small faction. The accessibility they have consis­ truck operator was told by someone in Franks Highland Park granted. improvement of the quality of tently conveyed was greatly Before my involvement serv­ housing for the tenants of the appreciated as well as their ing with the governing body, I community took years and commitment and actions when had been an active volunteer in Mayor Polos was the type of I was just a tenant. Candidate will open up government the borough, as a tenant resi­ leader that accepted the chal­ An end note: I have always dent for over 10 years. Being a lenges presented and accom­ supported both education in To the Editor: energy and talent to make good on these goals, tenant for many years, I was plished much in the process. the borough and the Board of Meryl Frank should be the mayor of Highland for the betterment of all of us who live in concerned about the state of Maintaining the housing stock Education. However, recently I Park. She has already proven herself to be an Highland Park. housing for tenants. My con­ in Highland Park is an integral was dismayed to find out that, energetic advocate of community interests Frank will not be hampered by having to cern was one that I broached element in keeping our munici­ according to a select few, unless through her activism on family leave and school divide her loyalties and her time between the with prior administrations, but pality of the caliber that it is. one is involved with either the funding reform. town and the county. She can bring new ideas ,jt was the current mayor who He has consistently proven Board of Education or the PTO She has proven that she is an asset to any and insight to Highland Park. Therefore, I urge -not only listened but also took that he has the ability to not then you are not considered an governing body through her work on the all Highland Park voters who are registered as -action. only listen, but act. active member of the communi­ Highland Park school board. Democrats or voters who are not registered with It was as a tenant that I first Prior to the purchase of my ty. Over the past several years I She wants to open up Highland Park govern­ a party affiliation (unaffiliated voters may vote ■became involved as a volunteer home in August, I was (a) ten­ have always felt welcome in ment and invite more citizen input. She wants to in the Democratic primary) to get out and vote -for the borough, working with ant who was an active volun­ this town and I believe that the implement Highland Park’s master plan and on June 8 for Frank. the mayor and council on the teer. I used and supported the above sentiment is the excep­ slow down willy-nilly overdevelopment. She Housing Maintenance library, shopped downtown, tion. wants to use her experience in Trenton to advo­ SUZANNE F. DICE-GOLDBERG Committee and the Rent played in the parks and felt NANCY J. WOLF cate for Highland Park. And she has the brains, Highland Park Leveling Board. It was through welcomed by the diverse com­ Member, Highland Park a committee, spearheaded by munity that I choose to call Borough Council Mayor Polos, (that) tenants, -landlords and homeowners dis­ cussed issues and potential solutions to the problems pre­ sented by a declining housing .stock. The concerns of the com­ mittee were brought to the attention of, and were subse­ quently acted on, by the gov­ erning body. Some of the more visible solutions enacted can be seen in the additional housing 'inspectors employed but there were also administrative changes made by the borough, which became a tough advocate -hgainst problem landlords. '(The) mayor and council also adopted a property mainte­ nance code and an inspection program that is currently being used as a model in neighboring communities. It should also be Highland Park i s booming To the Editor: As a longtime resident of Highland Park, I have seen a Annual remarkable transformation of Percentage Dur downtown over the last few Special G rand-O pening Savings A ccount 3 . 2 5 %Yield years. PuTyourPut your savings into a statement savings account and earn this introductory high yieldyielcT After September 30,1999, theth yield will revert to The Provident's There are no longer vacant then regular yield for a statement savings account. This offer is available for a limited time and only at our new Piscataway office. Funds transferred from storefronts and Raritan Avenue other Provident Savings Bank offices are not eligible. Minimum deposit $500. Maximum deposit $ 100,000. property has become prime real estate. New Jersey Monthly cited the downtown in selecting OPEN A NEW ACCOUNT and choose a valuable gift Highland Park as one of New Jersey’s 25 greatest towns. Anyone who has shopped at F R E E w*ien y °u °Pen a new savings account for $ 5 0 0 or more: Highland Park’s outdoor farmers market, had lunch at one of the Vivitar 35 M M Camera K it with Film many diverse restaurants or strolled (Raritan) Avenue knows this recognition is well deserved. Highland Park has unique quali­ Igloo ties that allow us to maintain our Tote j Grocery ^ own hometown identity even Mikasa Crystal Bowl Bag j / though a state highway runs Through the center of the shop­ ping district. With Mayor Polos’s vision and the expertise of his talented staff, P P £ £ w tie n you open a new savings account for S1000 or more: 1 am confident this progressive downtown revitalization plan will continue for many years to come. 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ADRIANE CAPUTO AND PAUL MERCURIO wed Christopher Rokosny MICHELE WOLFARTH AND PHILIP G. SMITH JR. PISCATAWAY — Marian ates of Piscataway High School. (Mikki) Diamond ofWoodbridge The future bride earned a; Adriane Caputo to wed Paul and Alan Diamond of bachelor of arts degree in com- Martinsville have announced munication from Rutgers' Mercurio in September wedding Michele Wolfarth to wed the engagement of their daugh- University. She works at N.J. ■ ter, Lisa Jill Diamond to Carpenters Funds in Edison. PISCATAWAY — Anthony at Anthem Health and Life Christopher Lee Rokosny, the Her fiance has been self-' and Elaine Caputo have Insurance Company in Philip G. Smith Jr. in fall son of Gary and Valerie Rokosny employed for the past 10 years. ' announced the engagement of Piscataway. PISCATAWAY — Mr. and masters of art degree from of Piscataway. The couple is planning an their daughter, Adriane Patricia Her fiance is a graduate of St. The couple are both gradu- October wedding. Caputo to Paul Mercurio. Joseph High School in Mrs. Harry C. Wolfarth have Fairleigh Dickinson University. The future bridegroom is the Metuchen. He earned an associ­ announced the engagement of She works at Georgian Court son of Joseph Mercurio of West ate degree from Middlesex their daughter, Michele College in Lakewood. Long Branch, formerly of County College and a bachelor’s Wolfarth to Philip G. Smith Jr. Her fiance is a graduate of Send us your special news: of Toms River. Piscataway High School and Piscataway and the late Arline degree in history from Kean We accept the following will also be accepted. Send infor- Mercurio. University. The future bridegroom is the Fairleigh Dickinson University. son of Philip and Patricia He works at Ace Sign Co. Inc. in announcements for publication ination to P.O. Box 699, The future bride is a graduate He is planning a career in — births, engagements, wed- Somerville, N.J., 08876 or call of Pius X Regional High School of education. Smith, formerly of Piscataway Perth Amboy, the family busi­ now of Normandy Beach. ness. The couple is planning a dings and anniversaries. Photos (908) 575-6687 for the appropri- * Piscataway. The couple is planning a — black and white or color — ate form. She is a commission analyst September wedding. The future bride earned a September wedding.

Lanes, Green Brook, 1 p.m.; cost $5 for 3 games and QtUui tUgf*** shoe rental. (Not held May 31.) SENIORS Tuesdays — Fashion painting, 10 a.m. Cards and bridge, 12:30 p.m. Pinochle, South Plainfield 12:45 p.m.Mah-jongg, 1 p.m. AARP Chapter 4144 Thursdays — Arts and crafts, 10 a.m. The chapter is sponsoring an overnight Wood carving, 10 a.m. trip June 22-23 to Atlantic City. Fridays — Line dancing, 10 a.m.; call Transportation, accommodations, compli­ (908) 756-1747. Bowling at Strike N’ Spare mentary breakfast and two casino trips are Lanes, Green Brook, 1 p.m.; cost $5 for 3 included. Cost is $60 per person, double games and shoe rental. occupancy, or $80 per person, single occu­ Tuesday, June 8 — Bronx Zoo. Cost is pancy. $18; the bus will leave 9:30 a.m. from the A deposit is required and space is limited. center. Call Tom Lenahan at (908) 754- For reservations, call Lee at (732) 968-6613 2638. or Mary at (732) 752-3764. July 13-24 — Alaska cruise. Final pay­ Piscataway ment is due by June 1. Call Lenahan at (908) 754-2638. Tri-County Senior Citizens Aug. 16-20 — Nevele Grande hotel in The Tri-County Senior Citizens Center is Ellenville, N.Y. Cost of $360 per person at 450 New Market Road, Piscataway. includes deluxe accommodations, three Anyone 55 and older is welcome. Activities meals a day and activities. Call Lenahan at take place at the center unless otherwise (908) 754-2638. noted. Call (732) 752-1142. Senior Citizens Center RANDALL MILLER/PHOTO CORRESPONDENT Only members who attend at least three The Senior Citizens Center is sponsoring meetings prior to subsidized or free events a cruise Aug. 22-26 to Nova Scotia, Canada. Sunshine and a street fair during the calendar year will be eligible to Cost is $686-766 depending on cabin loca­ “Doctor" J. Williams does a magic trick and sells magic related items during the annual Piscataway participate. tion. For registration, call (732) 562-1133. Street Fair Saturday. The rain held off for awhile to allow some sunshine and warm weather. Township Activities for the Tri-County Senior Lunch is available to seniors 60 and resident Nancy Guliano looks over some of the crafts during the event held at the Municipal Complex. Citizens: older. Cost is $1.50; call (732) 743-9844 the Monday — Bowling at Strike N’ Spare morning before. PHS students win in national, regional events PISCATAWAY — Student Jonathan, first place, “Battle of Air Force Junior ROTC, Team teams from Piscataway High the Chapters.” Nancy Ostrowski Spirit Award — Air Force Junio School have placed highly in a is the FBLA adviser. ROTC unit, second place. Lt. Col number of regional and national Distributive Education Clubs Wardle is the Air Force Junio competitions. of America, regional conference — ROTC adviser. Gretchen Evigan is The student teams, listed by Erzercel Boyd, first instructional the supervisor from the socia competition, with placement, stu­ and second overall in food mar­ studies department. dents and advisers: keting. Debbie Gleason is the Odyssey of the Mind — Danie Future Business Leaders of DECA adviser and John Cerro the Adamczyk, Umer Dasti, Jonathan America, State Leadership supervisor of applied technologies. Goldberg, Mahati Guttikondia Conference — Dana Desio, Megan Drift team/honor guard “knock­ Stefanie Johnsen, Sanjay Pate Fishwick and Jonathan Goldberg, out” competition, United States and Vikram Tank, first in regiona first place, partnership business Military Academy — Jackie competition. Mary Ann Selande project; Dana, Megan and Thomas, first place. is Odyssey of the Mind adviser. Junior ROTC receives outstanding rating PISCATAWAY — The Air sonnel files, shooting a film for the cadet honor society “adopt Force Junior ROTC program at the National Education ing” Hoes Lane and cleanini Piscataway High School has Foundation, drill team and that street of refuse as part o been awarded an “outstanding” honor guard ceremonies, partici­ the Clean Communities pro rating from the Air Force. pation in community events and gram. A recent inspection by Capt. other requirements. The cadet corps is said to be Joe Marcecini looked closely at As part of the inspection, among the top 10 percent o cadet appearance, cadet disci­ Marcecini witnessed a 30-com­ Junior ROTC units in the pline, ability to present a quality mand drift performed by second- United States and Europe briefing, how cadets managed year cadets. according to a press release from the issuance of uniforms, per- He also was impressed with the PHS unit. May 28, 1999 Review/Herald/Reporter A-7- SOHOOSL It’s honor roll time at Herbert Hoover School EDISON — Herbert Hoover Agarwal, Tariq Ameer, Tom Lee, Albert Leonardis, Heather Middle School has issued its Arnold, Sumaira Aslam, Anil Lubonski, Candida Montalvo, honor roll for the third marking Beniwal, Ashraf Bhalwani, Stephanie Morris, Rupa period. Amit Bhatt, Meghan Bobal, Nappamothu, Dennis Nayoan, Named to the “All A” honor Robin Both, Kerri-Ann Cagney, Amanda Neumann, Anh roll: Jessica Capurso, Xi-Jun Chen, Nguyen, Mary O’Connor, Derek G rade 8 — Anisha Jeffrey Chiang, Houa-Kuang Ody, Dipak Patel, Harsh Patel, Anantapadmanabhan, Jin Bai, Chuang, Shawn Comiskey, Hemani Patel, Lisa Patel, Dana Kerry Callahan, Erin Crupi, Nicholas DeAmorin, Yunlin Patterson, Franci Rader, Edwin Sita Kulkarni, Nathanel Kuo, Dong, Patrick Donnelly, Rodriguez, Rachel Rushefsky, Flory Mares, Yulia Mostovaya, Jonathan DuBois, Matthew Justin Serenyi, Lauren Miksha Patel, Rajan Patel, Egan, Jacob Elcob, Gregory Shiffner, Vimla Singh, Corey Katie Prindaville, Akash Shah, Gadomski, Paul Galabi, Beth Stryker, Robert Vorhees, Acacia Stevens and Lingkai Gard, Anthony Greco, Jaime Patricia Walsh, Tirus Wamahiu, Zeng. Hansson, Christina Hopkins, Steven Wood, Vincent Zhang G rade 7 — Benazir Ali, David Kachersky, Vidhi Kapoor, and Anil Zia. Shibani Bhujle, Ame Bora, Marissa Kelton, Anuja Khunti, Grade 6 —Carmen Valerie Bozza, Scott Chaneski, Boris Kocherov, Jennifer Kung, Almendarez, Kevin Arcure, Tasha Desai, Michael Drew, Tomasz Kuras, Donna Lazzaro, Shazia Ashraff, Alison Monica El-Raheb, Ashley Jeremy Leslie, Jessica Levine, Augustine, Laurie Bertolotti, Francovitch, Sang Hong, Vishal Christine Luzong, Mark Jessica Bracey, Diane Camacho, Jain, Michael Kim, Wayne Mezynski, Matthew Millar, Eric Chang, Sonya Chun, Julie Koehler, Lucy Liu, Rebecca Shauna Moroney, Kimly Chung, Theresa Conrad, Sushil Mansbach, Patricia McDonald, Nguyen, Anupana Nichani, Dayal, Lauren DeLago, Eric Students from Woodrow Wilson Middle School in Edison receives monthly honor. Jacqueline Misistia, Krisztina Douglas Patalano, Amar Patel, Dengelegi, Kimberly Donnelly, Nagy, Thusar„iNalval, Elmer Pathik Patel, Daniel Pellegrino, Reece Elliott-Abbott, Rhiza Palaganas, Ajay Patel, Niki Kristen Pickett, Madhu Esquerra, Michael Esposito, Patel, Sandeep Pericherla, Punjabi, Allan Reyes, Elizabeth Sean Goldmann, Wendy Woodrow Wilson students award Varun Ponmudi, Rukmini Rozin, Russell Schwartz, Lubov Goldberg, Daniel Harrington, EDISON — Woodrow Wilson Middle School French; King Ganguly, family and consumer Prabhu, Marina Rombom, Slavina, Sabrina Stevens, Daniel Hennessey, Michelle has announced its Eighth Grade Students of science; Suat Ayas, physical education; Roman Joshua Rosen, Robin Shah, Marisa Tavesat, Anil Thawani, Hlaing, Jeffrey Ho, Melissa the Month for April. Zhivotovsky, history; Shomit Naik, computers; Shruthi Shankar, Michael Thomas Trasmontero, Hollis, Sang Eun Hong, Andrew The students are: Nicole Perez, science; Vrunda Patel, English; Cory Brewer, technolo­ Sikora, Anna Urrey, Maureen Jonathan Tuchmatulin, Ashley Huston, John Huston, Charles Nina Chen, science; Robert Moran, family and gy; Tim Arbon math; Kristyne Rosabal, cho­ Walsh and Kevin Wu. Wollesen and Edward Young. Jammal, Adam Jaskula, Colin consumer sciene; Rosalind Doremus, English; rus; Chris Kowalczyk, history; Harshil Parikh, G rade 6 — Natasha Advani, G rade 7 — Joshua Aurelio, Korczyk, Rahdh Kulkarni, Jennifer Salzer, English; Laura Sullivan, English; Dhvani Shukla, English; Danielle Hina Aslam, Lyndsey Nicole Bailey, Victoria Benick, Nicholas Lassandro, Amanda band; Jamar Jenkins, history; Dinh Pham, Chao, strings; Joanne Tse, physical education; Balinskas, Brian Callahan, Tin Anshuma Bhairavbhat, Kaylan Leon, Danielle Macan, Daniella history; Tina Kim, math; Laura Novello, Lauren Kaczynski, Spanish. Cheung, Jacquelyn Cocozziello, Brandt, Travis Carson, Melissa Mandico, Veronica Mockoviak, ■'-hi.! Alex DeLuca, Richard Casale, Nazar Chkambara, Carrie Mokar, Adam Dunajewski, Matthew Eichert, Diana Coniglio, Sheanika Moskowitz, Shahira Motani, Wendy Goldberg, Andrei Crawford, Christina DaRold, Lindsay Napchen, Eileen Herescu, Nazneen Himani, Efhriam Dagdag, Tasha Desai, Nelson, Lauren O’Shea, Danish Iqbal, Iny Jhun, Eliza Christopher Donnelly, Terrell Michael Owsiany, Megha Atul Metuchen High School to honor its STARS Kelton, Jordan LaFragola, Elijah, Kristian Elvina, Patel, Elizabeth Patrick, Daniel METUCHEN — The second George Loeser, Andrea Student recipients will be: Porpora, Les Woodgett, BriAnne*j Danette Fatjo, Heather Perry, Ryan Petersen, Thomas annual STAR dinner will be Marcus Lampert, Brandon Dopart, Elizabeth Kuchar, Manalese, Christopher Martin, Favaretto, James Fischer, Reeves, Andrew Rinaldi, Ace held 6 p.m. Thursday, June 3 in Purcelly, Noreen Lynch, Brian Mikhail Mashkevich, Amy Michael Pontoriero, Justin Ashley Fruscella, Brian Rodriguez, Matthew Rogers, the Church Social Center at the Carr, Chris Comtress, Colleen Manatch, Quyen Phan and Maskati, Ike Odumuko, Megha Fudacz, Christina Gaillard, Dana Sampson, Vincent First Presbyterian Church, 270 Teeple, Veronika Menusova, Patel, Kyle Petroski, Robert Karen Zilg. Michelle Gancedo, Saira Segovia, Yegha Shah, Jack Woodbridge Ave. Susan Rutherford, Richard Pudner, Vince Solomon and Faculty recipients will be:‘; Gardezi, Sean Gnanarajah, Spernal, Shannon Starkowsky, The STAR program is Young, Chris Donnan, Cheryl Maureen Kazelesky, M arae' Kristine Villapando. Maria Gumiran, Amanda Michelle Vaynshtok, Elizabeth designed to recognize those who Olson, Melissa Piegaro, Kathy Named to the “A/B” honor McGhee, Howard Virgil, Frank Hudak, Aakash Jain, Sohaib Vazquez, Gregory Yellin, have achieved excellence in Latham, Kevin Palmeter, Lisa Wagenblast and Tobie Widis. roll: Jamil, Sonam Kavi, Melissa Andrew Zektzer and Kirsten leadership, academic achieve­ G rade 8 — Akansha Konar, Nicholas Lardieri, Brian Zippo. ment, community service and educational expertise. The Children’s Garden Students and teachers from Preschool and Daycare Center ^ Arts society to honor Rutgers Metuchen High School were O P E N YEAR ROUND School news: nominated by their peers and REGISTER NOW FOR SUMMER CAMP student who created mural The Review wants to print selected by a committee to AND FALL 1999 ^ news about upcoming school receive this year’s awards. • Infants to Pre-School EDISON — Eric Hreha, an Executive Director Denise events and ongoing pro­ Presentations will be made • Flexible Scheduling art major senior at Rutgers Farco was able to approach the grams. We also accept news by vice principal Fred Butler, Full & Half Day Programs University, approached the Youth Corp and the Job Corp on your child’s achievements William Lovett, executive direc­ r • State Licensed Edison Arts Society in January for their assistance in this in college. Photographs will tor of the Metuchen-Edison ■ Certified Experienced for help with his senior thesis. endeavor. be accepted. Send informa­ YMCA and the Rev. Robert Teachers He needed a site, money, and The Job Corp donated the tion to the Review, P.O. Box Beringer, senior pastor of the An the Emeth Memorial Temple •>> «■■■ permission to create an outdoor use of their power washer and 699, Somerville, N.J., 08876 First Presbyterian Church. 2 2 2 Llwlngeton Ave., New Brunswick I mural glorifying Edison’s past, primer paint, while the Youth or fax to (908) 575-6683. For English teacher Dianne present and future. Corp donated manpower in the more information, call (908) Kuenzel and math teacher The Edison Arts Society priming process. Eric took it 575-6687. Joanne Zebrowski will be hon­ secured a site on Oak Tree over from there. ored. Road and Tingley Lane — a Countless hours of dedicated strip mall owned by Kenny work have been poured into Chang. With his permission this endeavor, and a press con­ Come Join Our Family JCC Preschool and donations from the nearby ference will be held on 1p.m. First Savings Bank and tomorrow to honor Eric’s con­ Jewish 1775 Oak Tree Rd., Edison Distinctive Landscaping, tribution to his community. Community Center OF MIDDLESEX COHSTY *(732) 494-3232

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Mr. Ralph T. Wyckoff Manor Nursing and Helen K. DeMarco of Green Brook; An electrical engineer and Bellew was a member of Phi Beta BELLE MEAD — Ralph T. was a former member of the South Rehabilitation Center in Green a sister, Josephine Dauber of • World War II Army sergeant, he Kappa; the Stardusters Club, at Wyckoff, 49, died Tuesday, May 18, River Moose Lodge 165. Brook. She had been a homemak­ Kenilworth; eight grandchildren ' was prominent in activities at Lockheed: the Institute of 1999 at home. He was a former member of the er. and three great-grandchildren. i Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Electrical and Electronics Bom in New Brunswick, he Highland Park Volleyball League Mrs. Kinder was bom in Her husband, John, who died in 1 Church. He was bom in Plainfield Engineers; and Chaumont Post lived in Highland Park before mov­ and the East Brunswick Men’s Griswold, Conn. She lived in 1956, was a golf professional for 26 I and had lived in South Plainfield 243. American Legion. ing to Belle Mead nine years ago. Softball League. He was a coach in Irvington, South Plainfield and years at the Plainfield Country ■ since 1927. Mr. Bellew was a for- A brother, John W„ died in 1971. He was employed as a logistics a women’s softball league. Dunellen before moving to Club in Edison. Three brothers. | mer treasurer for the Sacred Heart Surviving are his wife. Dorothy warehouse manager for Cooper Surviving are his wife, Lynne Middlesex in 1978. Charles Fronczak, Leon Fronczak ■ Parish Council and a longtime Greco Bellew; two daughters, Tire and Rubber Company in Genser Wyckoff; two sisters, She was a member of the and Felix Fronczak, and another \ member of the committee that Dorothy Bellew Drangula and Dayton. He had been with the firm Maryann Slater of Metuchen and Laurel League and the sister, Carrie Gallagher, also are , organizes the Funstival held every Paulette, both of South Plainfield: for 30 years. Christine Katarskv of Toms River; Commodore John Barry deceased. 1 year on the church grounds. two sons, Francis M. of South Mr. Wyckoff was a 1968 gradu­ a brother, John Wyckoff of Columbiettes in Dunellen. Mrs. A funeral Mass was celebrated A member of the parish's Holy Plainfield and Joseph of ate of Highland Park High School, Lakewood; six nephews; three Kinder formerly was a parishioner yesterday at St. John’s Roman ; Name Society and St. Vincent de Piscataway; a daughter-in-law, where he was a member of the var­ nieces; and one great-nephew. of Our Lady of Mount Virgin Catholic Church IN Dunellen, fol­ Paul Society, he once was an assis­ Linda of Piscataway: Ms. Bellew’s sity football, cross country and Funeral services will be 9 a.m. Roman Catholic Church in lowing services at the Sheenan tant scoutmaster of Bov Scout companion. Eileen Geretv of South Saturday at the Selover Funeral Middlesex. Funeral Home in Dunellen. Plainfield; two grandchildren and a track teams. Troop 202 at Sacred Heart Church. He was a member of the South Home, 555 Georges Road, North He also was a charter member and niece. Brunswick. Friends may call at the ■ A funeral Mass was celebrated Plainfield BPO Elks 2298, where Henrietta Kadish ■ former treasurer of the South funeral home 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Plainfield Historical Society. Tuesday at Sacred Heart Church, he served on various committees. He was past Elk of the Year and Friday. METUCHEN — Henrietta the Sloan Kettering Hospital and He joined Lockheed Corp. (now following services at the James W. Kadish died Monday, May 10 at Channel 13, public television. Lockheed Martin Corp.) in 1950 Conroy Funeral Home. Memorial was currently serving as Memorial contributions can be Lectionary Knight. Mr. Wyckoff made to a favorite charity. home. She is preceded in death by her and was an electrical engineer at contributions may be made to Bom in Brooklyn, N.Y., she husband, Irving I. Kadish, who its former Watch ung plant when he South Plainfield Education lived in Millburn and New died in 1986. He was a land devel­ retired in 1988. Mr. Bellew received Foundation, P.O. Box 733, South Joseph J. Kapler Brunswick before moving to oper and builder in Edison, the Robert Gross Award in 1984 as Plainfield, N.J. 07080. EDISON — Joseph J. Kapler, of Lopez; a daughter, Joyce Metuchen 32 years ago. Colonia and Somerset. 80, died May 12,1999 at Towanda Ruszala of Fords; a brother, Mrs. Kadish was a bookkeeper, Surviving are two sons, Gerald Joseph 1 Walton Memorial Hospital in Towanda, Albert of Kendall Park; four sis­ a life member, of Hadassah, B’nai, of Springfield and Richard of Rockville, Md.; a daughter, Marcia SOUTH PLAINFIELD Special Olympics in 1979. win­ Pa. He retired in 1994 after 25 ters, Veroncia Stretter, Betty B’rith, Deborah, the sisterhood of Szalanti and Dorothy Harmatta, K. Bershtein of Edison; eight Joseph F. Walton. 68, died ning a bronze medal in bowling. years as a chemical operator with Temple Neve Shalom, all in unday, May 16, at Muhlenberg Mr. Walton is preceded in AlliedSignal and a predecessor, all of Edison, and Pauline Metuchen. She was also a member grandchildren and four great­ grandchildren. egional Medical Center in death by his father, W. Carl the Allied Chemical Co. Gurnovich of Kendall Park; and of the Senior Club of the Jewish Services were held May 11 at SPlainfield. Walton who died in 1985; his Mr. Kapler was born in New 12 grandchildren. Community Center in Edison. Bom in East Orange, he lived mother. Irma Walton who died in Brunswick and lived in Edison His wife, Elizabeth, died in She was a friend of the Albert Goldstein Funeral Chapel in in that city, Vineland and 1987: and a brother, the Rev. Carl before moving in 1987 to Lopez, 1978. Another son, James, died in Einstein Society of Philadelphia, Edison. Wodbine before moving to Walton. Services will be 10 a.m. Pa. 1977. Plainfield many years ago. today at Wesley United Methodist Surviving are three sons, Services were held May 15 at Steve and John Granat He was a baker’s helper for Church in South Plainfield. Joseph A. of South Brunswick, the M.J. Murphy Funeral Home Gary L. of Jamesburg and Albert in Monmouth Junction. EDISON — Joint services have John Granat died April 30,1999 Lenny’s Bakery in Scotch Plains Memorial contributions may been held for Steve Granat, 92, and at JFK Medical Center. A native of Jor seven years, retiring in 1996. be sent to Wesley United John Granat, 71, a father and son Perth Amboy, he worked for Mr. Walton was a member of Methodist Church, 1500 Ralph Campione Jr. who lived for many years in the Conrail and its predecessor rail­ Wesley United Methodist Church Plainfield Ave., South Plainfield. EDISON — Ralph Campione Jr., than 38 years, Jo Ann Buttitta township. roads until his retirement in 1990. in South Plainfield, where he was N.J. 07080. 57, died April 12,1999 at his home Campione; two sons, Rocco of East Steve Granat died April 5,1999 The Granats were parishioners active in the choir and was a Arrangements were made by in New Lisbon, N.Y. He had been an Brunswick and Ralph III of at JFK Medical Center. He had of St. Stephen’s Roman Catholic soloist. McCriskin Home for Funerals in avid outdoorsman and a union Colonia; two sisters, Helena lived in Edison since 1954 and Church in Perth Amboy. He participated in the local South Plainfield. plumber, retiring in 1996. Romano of Oxford and Dolores worked for the American Smelting Services were held May 3 at the Mr. Campione was bom in DeMaio of West Orange; a brother, and Refining Co. in his native Flynn & Son Funeral Home, Fords, Glen E. Reno Newark and lived in Edison before Robert of Warren; four grandchil­ Perth Amboy until his retirement followed by a funeral Mass at St. moving to New Lisbon in 1996. He dren; and many nieces and in 1971. Stephen’s Church. EDISON — Glen E. Reno, 59, 1997. was associated for 32 years with nephews. His wife, Frances E., who died Entombment was in the As a member of the American died May 22. 1999 at Robert Wood Local 24 of the plumbers’ union in A funeral Mass was celebrated in 1988, was the mother of the Woodbridge Memorial Gardens Johnson University Hospital in Philatelic Society he published April 17 at St. John Vianney Roman mausoleum. articles in its American Philatelist Springfield. younger Mr. Granat. New Brunswick. His mother, Maryanie Kukis Catholic Church, Colonia, following A computer programmer and magazine. Campione, died in 1996. services at the Gosselin Funeral stamp collector, he was a member He served in the U.S. Air Force. John Ferullo Surviving are his wife of more Home. Flowers are to be omitted. of the Metuchen Jaycees and Surviving are his wife, Arietta EDISON — John Ferullo, 69, was a parishioner of St. Cecelia’s served on the board of the state L. Carlson Reno: two daughters, died May 5, 1999 at Robert Wood Roman Catholic Church in Iselin. Jaycees. Tara L. Riordan of Hillsborough John S. Sarosky Johnson University Hospital in Surviving are his wife of 17 He was bom in Denver, and and Susan G. King of South PISCATAWAY — John S. Veterans of Foreign Wars, in New Brunswick. He retired in years, Anna; a brother, Dominick lived in Metuchen before moving Amboy; a son, Glen E. Jr. of Sarosky, 75, died May 18, 1999 at Dunellen. He was a parishioner of 1992 after 20 years as a mason of Edison; three sisters, Mary to Edison in 1969. Phoenix; a sister, Ann H. his home. He retired in 1980 after Our Lady of Fatima Roman with the Vallente Construction Perricone and Angie Lombardi, Mr. Reno was a programmer Sandstrom of Wilbraham, Mass.; 20 years as a machine operator Catholic Church. Co. of Harrison. both of Edison, and Penny and analyst with SIAC in and a granddaughter, Hope C. with RBH Dispersions Inc. of Surviving are his wife, Mr. Ferullo was born in Spaziani of Colonia; and 12 Manhattan. from 1978-92; King of Colonia. Middlesex. Marjorie; a son, Michael of Perth Newark and lived in Iselin before nieces and nephews. PaineWebber in Hoboken, from Services were held Wednesday He was bom in Jeddo, Pa., and Amboy; a sister, Anna M., and a moving to Edison in 1967. He Another sister, Rose Taliercio, 1993-97; and Morgan Stanley at the Quackenboss Funeral lived in Bound Brook before mov­ brother, Joseph M., both of Jeddo; returned to Iselin in 1982. is deceased. ' Dean Witter in Manhattan, since Home in New Brunswick. ing to Piscataway in 1959. and a grandchild. He served in the Army during A funeral Mass was celebrated Mr. Sarosky served in the A funeral Mass was celebrated the Korean War and was a mem­ May 8 at St. Cecelia’s Church, fol­ Mary M. Maggio Army Air Corps during World Monday at Our Lady of Fatima ber of Veterans of Foreign Wars lowing services at the Gosselin War II and was a member of Tri- Church, following services at the Post 2636 in Iselin. Mr. Ferullo Funeral Home. HIGHLAND PARK - Mary F rank A. of Monroe and Anthony F. Boro Memorial Post 5479, Piscataway Funeral Home. Margaret Banko Maggio, 88, died of North Brunswick; three sisters, Mary Louise Otersen May 11.1999 at the Medical Center Ethel Zelenski and Ann Kennedy, Francis McGuinness at Princeton. She was bom in both of Edison, and Irene Rizzo of EDISON — Mary Louise former Brunswick Park Nursing Hungary and lived in Highland Highland Park; a brother, Casper EDISON — Francis A. Surviving are a son, Kevin Keating Otersen, 85, died May Home in New Brunswick. She Park for most of her life. Banko of Highland Park; three McGuinness, 68, died April 26, W. of Edison; a daughter, 23,1999 at the JFK Hartwyck at once was a member of the Altar Mrs. Maggio was a member of grandchildren and three great­ 1999 at Raritan Bay Medical Moreen Nguyen of Perth Edison Estates Nursing, Rosary Society at St. Matthew’s the Highland Park Senior Citizens grandchildren. Center, Perth Amboy Division. Amboy; three brothers, Tom, Convalescent and Rehabilitation Roman Catholic Church. Club and a parishioner of St. Paul Services were held May 14 at He had been a construction Bill and Jim; two sisters, Center. Her husband, Eugene F., died the Apostle Roman Catholic the Crabiel Home for Funerals, worker associated with Sharon and Margaret; and A registered nurse, she served in 1992. Church. Milltown, followed by a funeral Laborers’ International Union three grandchildren. in the Army nursing corps in Surviving are two sons, Her husband, Anthony, died in Mass at St. Paul the Apostle Local 156 in New Brunswick. Services were held April 28 England and France during William F. of Edison and Peter 1970. Surviving are two sons, Church. Mr. McGuinness lived in his at the Koyen Funeral Home in World War II. E. of Morristown; and three native Metuchen and in Edison Metuchen. She was born in Franklin, grandchildren. Herbert Harris before moving to Perth Amboy Memorial contributions may Ohio, and lived in Jersey City A funeral Mass was celebrat­ in 1997. be made to McGuinness Family, before moving to Edison in 1953. ed yesterday at St. Matthew’s : EDISON — Herbert Harris, 87, stepdaughters, Madelon Sann- His wife, Sharon, died in 451 Horizon Drive, Edison, N.J. From 1969-79 Mrs. Otersen Church, following services at the died May 8,1999 at the Barbara E. Grobman and Alice Hoffman; and 1992. 08817. was on the nursing staff of the Boylan Funeral Home. Cheung Memorial Hospice. He three grandchildren. retired in 1982 after more than 40 Services were held May 9 at the Grace Ann Benko Florence Johnson years as a certified public accoun­ Mount Sinai Memorial Chapels in tant. East Brunswick. Burial was in EDISON — Grace Ann of Jackson. EDISON — Florence Johnson, of Indiana and Charlie Mae * A native of Brooklyn, N.Y., Mr. Wellwood Cemetery, Farmingdale, Benko died May 20, 1999 at Her paternal grandmother, 79, died May 21, 1999 at JFK Idlette of Florida; two brothers, Harris lived in Edison and N.Y. Columbia-Presbyterian Medical Mary Rumsey Benko, is Medical Center. She was bom in Charlie Idlette of Newark and Parteret before moving to Monroe Memorial contributions may be Center in Manhattan. She was deceased. Edison, Ga., and had lived since Willie Idlette of Georgia; 35 in 1985. made to Jewish Family Service or born May 4 in New Brunswick Services were held Monday 1932 in Edison, N.J. grandchildren, 49 great-grand­ Surviving are his wife. Marcel to Cancer Care, 1180 Avenue of the to William Benko and Barbara at the Flynn & Son Funeral Mrs. Johnson is survived by children and four great-great­ Weder Harris; a son, Stephen; two Americas, New York, N.Y. 10036. Munn Benko of the township. Home in Fords. four daughters, Emma Mayers, grandchildren. Grace Ann also is survived Memorial contributions may Doris Bradley, Dolores Hawkins Funeral services were held by a sister, Kelsie Marie at be made to the Neonatal and Ruby, all of Edison; two sons, Tuesday at the Mount Zion Free home; her maternal grandpar­ Intensive Care Unit at Willie of Plainfield and Troy of Will Baptist Church, of which ents, George Munn and Anne Columbia-Presbyterian Medical Lumberton, N.C.; four sisters, Mrs. Johnson was a member. Jenssen Munn of Fords; and her Center, 622 W. 168th St., New Della Mae of Carteret, Minnie Arrangements were by the paternal grandfather, Thomas York, N.Y. 10032. Williams of Edison, Doris Idlette Jones Funeral Home in Rahway. q P l a c e s o i ) Michael Gulick Sr. Michael ‘Andy’ Orban EDISON — Michael Gulick American Legion Post 261 and EDISON — Michael “Andy” Brotherhood of Electrical Q f J o u h i j ) Sr., 83, died April 30, 1999 at Veterans of Foreign Wars Post Orban, 77, died April 15,1999 at Workers Local 675 in JFK Medical Center. He had 7504, both in Piscataway. his home. He played fast-pitch Somerville. been with Purolator Corp. for Surviving are a son, Michael softball and was a union electri­ Surviving is his wife, Mary 30 years and retired in 1976 as E. Jr. of Edison; two daughters, cian, retiring in 1985. Roman Orban. an inspector at its Rahway Grace Mary Gulick of Highland Mr. Orban was bom in New Services were held April 26 at New Hope Baptist Church North Stelton | X 1 plant. Park and Linda M. Smith of Brunswick and lived in that city the Boylan Funeral Home. 45 Hampton Street Metuchen African Methodist V 7 J A native of Elizabeth, Mr. Piscataway; a brother, John J. of before moving to Edison in 1970. Memorial contributions may Episcopal Church “ Gulick served in the Army dur­ Georgia; a sister, Mary Goerlich He served in the Navy during be made to Visiting Nurse l 732 549-8941 Craig Avenue & Ethel Rd. • Piscataway, N.J. ing World War II and lived in of Union; Five grandchildren World War II and was associated Association, 572 Cookman Ave., Join us fo r our: (908) 287-5184 Piscataway before moving and a great-grandchild. for 40 years with International Asbury Park, N.J. 07712. The Family friendly Church" recently to Edison. Services were held May 4 at the Piscataway Funeral Home. f Sunday Services, 8:00 am, 11:00 am ■ Sunday 9:30 a m. • Sunday School He was a member of Joe Weingartner £ Church School 9:30 am 10:45 a m. • Worship, Service r Wednesday Services. 7:00 pm (Nursery Services Available) SOUTH PLAINFIELD — Joe 1999 at the JFK Hartwyck at * Youth Services, Sunday, 11:00 am Wed 7:30 p.m. • Bible Study Weingartner, 83, died May 20, Edison Estates Nursing, J Youth Bible Study. Wed., 7:00 pm Saturday 6:00 a.m • Prayer & Praise Service 5 Convalescent and Rehabilitation 6:00 p.m. • ' ‘ First Sunday Holy Communion Served * Center in Edison. He had been with Revlon Inc. for 41 years and j* 1 Rev. Ronald Owens. Sr. Pastor Rev. Dr. Kenneth L. Saunders, Pastor It is far easier for the family, if a family plot is arranged prior MONUMENTS, retired in 1987 as a lead supervi­ to need. The considerate staff at Hillside Cemetery will assist your MARKERS sor at its Edison plant. ; G r a c e A l l ia n c e This Religious selection. All lots are in fully developed areas and include AND BRONZE A native of Bristol, Tenn., Mr. perpetual care. Hillside Cemetery, located on Woodland Avenue Weingartner lived in Plainfield C h u r c h PLAQUES Directory Appears in Scotch Plains, is a non-profit organization. before moving to South Plainfield [ (formerly Rutgers Area Alliance) Weekly In Our Telephone (908) 756-1729. Visit Our Large Indoor in 1968. He was a member of the r Meeting at Timothy Christian New Jersey Jazz Society. Middlesex County & Outdoor Display Surviving are his wife, 1 School in Piscataway Newspapers. Order Now For Dorothy Stojek Weingartner; a Call 562-1818 Spring Installations son, Robert of Orlando, Fla.; a sis­ GREEN BROOK MEMORIALS ter, Marion Heberling of Worship 11:00am For information Established 1910 Maitland, Fla.; a brother, William | ...Kids’ clubs, Youth Group, please call 103 Braid Brock Road in. a »■ i» i of Apopka, Fla.; and a grandchild. MMIm m , N J. Services were held Sunday at I j Sunday School, Care Groups 1-800-981-5640 the James W. Conroy Funeral 1 Ewrtnji IT 731-W 1S 43 Home. (May 28, 1999 Review/Herald/Reporter A-9

third Monday of the month at the Senior/Youth Center, G oldt■n Ah f t * 220 S. Sixth Ave. Senior/Youth Center The Senior/Youth Center E 1N 11.0 R S at 220 S. Sixth Ave. is open 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday, Metuchen babies in area hospitals. 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday AARP Chapter 3208 From 1990-96 members and Sunday (closed May 31). The chapter will hold its donated lap robes, hats, toys, Breakfast is served 8-10 20th anniversary meeting crayons, teddy bears and baby a.m. weekdays. Lunch is and luncheon Monday, June clothes for the pediatric AIDS served at noon weekdays. -14 at Cryan’s, 660 Middlesex unit at Robert Wood Johnson Daily transportation is Ave. Officers and board mem­ University Hospital. available; call (732) 819- bers for 1999-2000 will be Many members deliver hot 0052. Chime counseling is sworn in. meals to people every day as available by appointment. Charter members of the Meals On Wheels volunteers. Highland Park seniors chapter will be honored. In In addition, members provide have access to two comput­ addition, officers and board refreshments and entertain­ ers. For registration, call members for 1999-2000 will ment every month to resi­ (732) 819-0052. be installed. dents of the New Jersey Anyone interested in Chapter 3208 is the first Veterans Memorial Home at learning to play bocce with AARP chapter in Middlesex Menlo Park. New members friends or competing from 'County and was founded as are welcome. For more infor­ other senior centers is the result of a suggestion mation, call Ruth Hancock at encouraged to sign up in from Rev. Ray Ortman, pastor (732) 548-2332. the center’s office. of the Reformed Church. Trips planned by the AARP Activities at the The first recorded meeting chapter: Senior/Youth Center: took place Nov. 28, 1978. Oct. 15 — Cornucopia Monday — Exercise, 9:30 'Officials were Jack Princess cruise from Perth a.m. Beginners English, Chamberlain, president pro Amboy. Cost of $43 includes a 10:30 a.m. Sewing, 10:30 tern; Alice Johnson, acting full-course lunch. For tickets, a.m. Beginners bridge, 1:30 membership chairwoman; call Felonese Kelley at (732) p.m. Marian Ewing, acting pro­ 548-2362. Tuesday — English, 9:30 gram chairwoman; Lorraine Dec. 2 — Mount Haven in a.m. Line dancing, 9:45 Airline travel focus of dinner meeting Willever, acting hospitality the Poconos. Cost of $48 a.m. Woodcarving, 10 a.m. EDISON — The Raritan “Airline Highlights of the Bonnie Rainey-Wright, chairwoman; Fran Miller, act­ includes breakfast buffet, Chorus, 10:30 a.m. Bridge, Traffic Club will hold a dinner 20th Century” is the program Airgroup Express, 633 Division ing “Sunshine” chairwoman; entertainment and dinner mah-jongg and cards, 1 meeting and “Airline Night” 6 topic. Cost of $40 includes cock- St., Elizabeth, N.J. 07201. Jack Chamberlain, Evelyn buffet. For tickets, call Marie p.m. p.m. Tuesday, June 15 at the tails, dinner and dancing. For more information, call Chamberlain, John Baldwin, Kolwicz at (732) 548-0137. Wednesday — Exercise Pines Manor, Route 27 and Checks (payable to Raritan Rainey-Wright at (908) 351- Lilly Lapp and Trudy Miller, Senior Citizens Center video, 9:30 a.m. Talmadge Road. Traffic Club) may be sent to 7171. board of trustees pro tern. The center is sponsoring a Conversational English, Standing rules were read trip Aug. 9-18 to Nova Scotia 10:30 a.m. Travel or nature Are you experiencing the following type of memory problems? and approved at a member­ and Prince Edward Island, video, 1:15 p.m. ship meeting March 8, 1979, Canada. Included are nine Thursday — T’ai chi, when the chapter received its nights lodging; 18 meals; an 11:30 a.m. Forgetting appointments, birthdays, to return a phone call? charter from the AARP office overnight ferry ride; tours of Friday — Painting, 9 Forgetting a grocery list when you arrive at the store? in Washington, D.C. Halifax, Peggy’s Cove, a.m. Exercise, 9:30 a.m. Forgetting a conversation you just had? In 1980 Mr. Chamberlain Baddeck, the Cabot Trail, Beginners English, 10:30 Charlottetown, St. John and Forgetting where you put objects, such as car keys, pen, etc.? wag appointed assistant New a.m. “Rockettes,” 1 p.m. Forgetting to tell somebody something important. Perhaps forgetting to pass on a message or Reversing Falls. Cost is Bingo, 1:15 p.m. Jersey state director for the remind someone of something? AARP. $1,045 per person, double Saturday — Movie, 12:30 Over the years members occupancy. For reservations, p.m. Go into a room to get something and forget what you are after? have made 636 lap robes for call (732) 632-8524. Sunday — Bingo, 12:30 Dial a number and forget whom you were calling before the phone answered? the Woodbridge Develo-pmen- p.m. Specific facts from a newspaper or magazine article you have just finished reading? tal Center; 375 lap robes, for Highland Park Friday, May 28 — Bingo, Verbal directions to a geographic location given minutes earlier? the geriatric program at JFK Senior Citizens Club 1:15 p.m. Have difficulty following a conversation when there are distractions in the environment such as .Medical Center; and 1,270 The Senior Citizens Club Saturday, May 29 — Trip noise from a TV or a radio? knitted “hats” for newborn meets 1 p.m. the first and to Sears, noon. Starting to say something, then forgetting what is was that you wanted to speak about? The name of a person just introduced to you? Board of Health encourages smoke free eateries These type of problems can be due to head injuries experienced during an auto HIGHLAND PARK - The Smoking Pollution (GASP) has a loss of customers. accident, learning problems, over use of alcohol or drugs, other traumatic events to the Board of Health congratulates the smoke-free directory in which it “Restaurants that have gone brain or just how an individual’s brain developed. restaurants and bars in the bor­ publishes the names of smoke-free smoke-free have not seen any ough that have chosen to be smoke- restaurants and bars in the state. decrease in business. More and The professionals at the Center for Health Psychology have developed an innovative program free. The board encourages all more people are seeking out smoke- that can and has improved memory functioning as well as other cognitive type problems in individ­ The board emphasizes its sup­ restaurants and bars to become free restaurants,” Fishberg said. uals with these type of problems. The program does not involve medications or drugs of any type. port for the owners of these estab­ smoke-free for the benefit of The mayor and Borough Council lishments and especially for the employees, customers and public will soon award certificates of The program addresses the electrophysiological functioning of the brain and strives to have the indi­ efforts they invested in creating a health in die borough. recognition at a public meeting to vidual match the patterning of brain waves that individuals with superb memory abilities employ. , smoke-free environment. A common concern among all restaurants and bars that have This approach has been able to raise IQ scores on standardized IQ tests in children with learning * “We simply want to publicly restaurants and bar owners is that voluntarily chosen to maintain a disabilities 15 to 25 points. It has also been able to double the auditory memory abilities of individu­ becoming smoke-free will mean a smoke-free environment. acknowledge these businesses and als who have experienced a brain trauma. Some subjects are not able to obtain these types of results. ■ commend them for their commit­ ment to the health of our communi- Contact our Center if you are interested in learning more about this approach. ty said Lewis Fishberg, chairman of the Board of Health. He is encouraging residents and CENTER FOR HEALTH PSYCHOLOGY those who visit the borough to sup­ Ste. 2a, 2509 Park Ave., S. Plainfield, N.J. 07080 port these establishments and rec­ ognize their owners commitment to Sunnyslde Academy 908-753-1800 public health. A Creative Children’s Learning Center The following are the smoke- free restaurants and bars: The Bagel Dish, Berkeley Bakery, 732-926-0100 Timmy Bakery, Lachmaynu • Infant/Toddler Care (6 wks - 2-1/2 years) Kosher Bakery, Bagel Dish Cafe, • P re-S cho ol P ro g ra m s (2-1 /2-5 years) Dunkin Donuts, Shanghai Park, • A ft e r S ch o ol C a re (6 y ea rs -13 years) Mei Garden, Pad Thai Restaurant, HALF AND FULL DAY PROGRAMS Corner Confectionary, B-B-Big OPEN ALL YEAR 7 AM - S PM Food Mart, Chapter One, Dan’s Kosher Supermarket, Jerusalem T ry Us O u t Pizza, Park Deli, 2 for 1 Pizza, Bay Receive 1 Free Day At Sunnyside Street Deli, China Star, Highland Pizza and La Rosa Pizza. 400 New Market Road (Located in 8 t Francis Episcopal Church) New Jersey Group Against ______Punellen, N.J. 08812______

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Temple Em anu-El to host fam ily picnic EDISON — Temple Emanu-El EDISON — The Italian- will be a $5 charge for all other j will sponsor a family picnic 11 American Club of Edison Ladies visitors. /* a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, June 6 in j Briefs Auxiliary will sponsor its annual For more information or AD4 Grove 2 at Merrill Park, Colonia. Chinese Auction Sunday, June 6. concerns, call (732) 248-7316. ' Cost is $5 for adults and free The event will feature a variety The event is sponsored by the for children under 10. Food and Nursery School of household items, appliances, Fdison Recreation Commission. games will be provided. In case of celebrating 50th year dopr prizes and more. The club rain, a “Game Day” program will kitchen will sell refreshments. be 1 p.m. at Temple Emanu-El, METUCHEN — A rededication Doors will open at 1:30 p.m. Entries available 100 James St., JFK Medical service and open house will mark Donation is $3 per person. for county art exhibit Center. the 50th anniversary of the The event will be at 1997 For reservations, call Toni at Community Nursery School. Woodbridge Ave. HIGHLAND PARK — Entriei w (732) 549-4442 or visit the syna­ The program will take place 10 are now being accepted for the" gogue. a.m.-2 p.m. June 5 in the social annual Middlesex County Senior center of the First Presbyterian Dentist inducted to Art Exhibit, sponsored by the Church, 270 Woodbridge Ave. If school’s hall of fame Middlesex County Office oh Stress topic of you attended the nursery school Aging. community workshop or served on its board, call METUCHEN — Dr. Robert J. The exhibit will run July 13-29 Chairman Katie Barnes at (732) Mallin was recently inducted into at the Senior/Youth Center on METUCHEN — Women 603-8946 or Director Roz Docs at the Perth Amboy High School South Sixth Avenue. Helping Women will sponsor a (732) 549-5105. Hall of Fame. For an entry form, call (732) Hoop Star community education workshop Dr. Mallin has maintained a 745-4305 by June 11. on “Kicking Your Stress.” dental practice in Metuchen since Hal Smolanoff of Edison participated in the recent Eighth Annual JFK offering The workshop will run 7:30- 1959. Christian center Hoop-A-Thon to benefit the Huntington’s Disease Society of 9:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 16 at support group Among his community activi­ America at Rutgers Athletic Center. Smolanoff sank 113 baskets St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, ties include serving as on the sponsoring blood drive and rasied over $5,000 for the charity. Middlesex and Oak avenues, off EDISON — The Haven board of directors of the Route 27. Cost is $5 for members Hospice at JFK Medical Center Metuchen-Edison YMCA. H was a EDISON — The Abundant Life and $7 for non-members. offers a bereavement support founding chairman of the Christian Center, 2195 group for adults who have lost a Woodbridge Ave., will be the set­ GIRLS: 3 to 25 BOYS: 3 to 12 Registration is required; call Exchange Club of Metuchen and (732) 549-6000. relative or other close relationship served on the Edison Board of ting for a community blood drive 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m. tomorrow. BABY DIVISION: Under 3 within the last 18 months. Education. Baby Girl * Baby Boy (2 mo. - 35 mos.) Mending Hearts will meet for He graduated from Perth Free baby-sitting will be avail­ Petite (girls 3-5) * Little Miss (6-9) Hospital offering * eight sessions in a confidential, Amboy High School in 1959. able for parents of small children. Jr. & Older Boys (3-6)*(7-12) Refreshments will be served. To Jr Miss (10-12) *Teen (13-17) *Miss (18-25) CPR course caring setting. The group will help individuals understand grief schedule an appointment, call ALL AMERICAN EDISON — JFK Medical while developing comfortable Festival is Sandy Pohlman at (732) 572-4662 GIRL & BOY Center will conduct a two-day ways to live with their losses. ‘just for us’ nights or the church at (732) 985- - CPR Instructor course June 12- Meetings will take place at 6717. PAGEANT 13. JFK, 65 James St., 7 p.m.-8 p.m. EDISON — The second annual In conjunction with the blood N/b ValENT SMUT MU BEAT THU Participants must be certified June 2 to July 21. Registration is Just for Us Festival will be noon-4 drive, the church will hold a car CONTEST SCOUTING FOR TV COMMERCIALS in basic life support for health p.m. June 5 at Papaianni Park. wash to benefit the Scholarship MOVIES. 80AP8 A BROADWAY SH O W required. care providers; have strong CPR For more information or to reg­ The event will be for the men­ Fund of the Abundant Life EVERY CONTESTANT RECEIVES A TROPHYIII and teaching skills; and a desire ister, call Laura Sarafconn at tally and physically challenged Christian Academy. The Living Winners in each division become eligible to compete tor the NATIONAL TITLE to teach CPR to the public. Haven Hospice at (732) 321-7769. population and their guardians. Waters Ministry of used clothing and over 550,000 in SAVINGS BONDS, GIFTS and PRIZES Ml All participants must attend a There will be food, games, rides and household goods will be open pre-screening class Friday, June 5. and fun. 10 a.m.-noon. TO ENTER: Call 1 -800-488-8851 Pncjo.H't wr he Mold Reservations are required. For Ladies Auxiliary to There will be no cost for partic­ New Brunswick-based New PAGEANT HEADQUARTERS S .I* U .M y I II' ’ 1 more information, call (732) 321- u i C. 1 s t 6 r i. 11 s ' k N hold Chinese Auction ipants and their guardians, but Jersey Blood Services will admin­ P.O. Box 431, No. Salem , NY 10560 7588. registration is required. There ister the blood drive.

Youths are invited to join drama workshop ;; EDISON — Middlesex County \ Freeholders and the Department '[ of Parks and Recreation are again offering Kids in the Park Creative ■ Drama Workshop at the Warren ” Park Amphitheater July and ■' August. |J Now in its 11th season, the three-week workshop consists of ” theater games, music, dance and i' arts and crafts. It is designed to be 1 both a recreational experience as ,, well as an introduction to theater. ') Children ages 8-11 are encour- ! aged to attend. * h ty t M b tand Mat * in ro u yta n ewa aaaiaiiiir •Telescope skimmer pote UNERS REPLACED The fee to attend is $30 per '! •D a ta A-Frame a a b ty ttb r * nano gammer •Wad brush child. The sessions are July 5-23 .•Chemical starter k* •Vacuum hoae •Vacuum head and July 26-Aug. 13. 92" DCSttet tones DELUXE POOL M O U S E j FILTERS REPWRH To receive an application, call 1 (732) 548-2884. ;! EKtMtoe MmnM CD* FMa* turn Haary Ladga A NprtgH Mean D«*r Uaar I * PATBfTEO IT/U *iSS STEH * POOL PACKA8E M Tmt 9Nma8y tSaMaas Mm4 Paaat H L T B I 6 LABBP I 15' i r 2i ’ ONE WEEK SALC 15’ 18’ 24’ 15’ 18’ 21’ 24’ *999 *1099 *1199 h o m e cr e st Chamber of Commerce j *899 *999 *1199 •1799 >1999 *2199 >2299 24’ 27* 12x36-...... *248 I I l K jfHEEcssar ‘250 15’x36-...... •34A IW-li tl» Misa d ar i , selling afghans '12W i f f * _____ K -t'il'iJ HIGHLAND PARK - The ” SAVE Chamber of Commerce is selling a ■' Cast Classics new woven afghan featuring well- ' r DIATOMACEOUS E A R TIlTfi|jjf chlorine] EMM *0* .Samsonite known landmarks and sites of the ,! 20 Gauge FREE SOLAR HEAT rnnmmM borough, ” 2 5 1 12 ft...... $48 10-15 DEGREES WARMER WATER ■ J e n s e n J A R R A H The afghan measures 48 by 68 !; SLOW TABS 16 ft...... $78 inches. It has a natural back- 16x32...... $49 1 FILTER SAND 10 LBS...... 829.00 18 ft...... $98 irxJT------859 ground with highlights in hunter ! 20x40*_____..$79 25 LBS...... $56.00 21 ft...... *118 25’x45*...... —4119 green, burgundy and navy blue. 40 LBS...... $96.00 24 ft...... ,...$138 The afghan is 100 percent cotton 50 lbM 99 80 LBS...... $170.00 J " M I Pkw Many ONtof Sty4— Hundrad i In LOW DISCOUNTED PRICES DAY IN DAY OUT! Stock InaMaNon Am NMNd and machine washable. ™ _UMU jPER q g TOMER COUPOH_ __ ALL OTHER SIZES AVAILABLE! Each afghan costs $50 and can '! be purchased at Borough Hall or \ SAVE ON POOL ACCESSORIES YOU’LL selected businesses in downtown | POOL STEPS ■ POOL ■ SO UR COVER LEAF HAYWARD Highland Park. For sites that are [ f o u n t a in ! REEL ABOVE MOUM) selling the afghan, call (732) 777- ! BAGAR I O.E. PITER 6003. ; Afghans also can be purchased J by mail through Borough of ' j*189“ Highland Park, Attn: Afghan, P.O, ! Box 1330, Highland Park, N.J. ! 100 08904, Checks or money orders 1 ■s* *8” I $1 g g 00! ^ 001 $14g°° ($50 plus $5 shipping and han­ dling) should be payable to “Highland Park Chamber of SAVE ON PO O LFILTE^H Commerce.” Proceeds will benefit local com­ munity and business events. SAVE 20 % t o 4 0 ' $ 1 4 9 0 0 r a u t o m a t i c " p o o l ” " l HAYWARD FILTERS A PARTS ! a CLEANERS |j j Also In Stock: f ' J \ I Edison police to STANDARD LEAF Polaris SSI Ar m Qm m j give out free bikes In-Ground Pod Vac Above-Ground a CANISTER I Regular Price $400 Aqua Bug ® I Mir** Mad-ln Rebate $50 Reg. $279 I EDISON — For the second • AFTER REBATE PRICE SOCIAL \ i ANY IN STOCK GRILL, $3go o POOL PUMPS year, the community policing unit ^Guaranteed Lowest Prices! Call Usl^ 1 *349°°___ *159? J I USE IM S coupon Fen AaAoomoHAL i of the Edison Police plans to give bicycles to children who do not *25 OFF have one or cannot afford one. The program started last year POOL HEATERS N a tu re 2 1 ■ P O LA R IS i R A M U C I” AOMTHMAL ADMTIOiUi "J by Officers Benjamin Sheppard POOL A LA R M NEW WATOI PUMFtCATlON SYSTEM VAC SWEEP POOL PAINT and the late Officer Adam SWIM vr j/ • Kills Barter* • No Chemcal Odor • No Etactroly *...... ■41- • *50 OFF H *30 OFF ! > 0 • Raducas Chlorine Usa By Up to 90% t v m o s ...... Stenukinis. ALL Supar Price $ 0 0 O O EF Hi-Buitd. ' oun DISCOUNTED II AMY UMMKUA I A lottery will be drawn AFTEH REBATE raicudn •• p u r c h a s e w it h l YEAR! Tuesday, June 8 to award 10 bicy­ v V_IV; ANY 5-PC. It 5-PC. PATH SOLAR HEAT SYSTEM PATIO B60UP 11 PURCHASE cles to needy children from the: Above ground * 8 9 9 • iaaaty IMaiaal TIMERS L - — ------i l ------j department’s inventory of In ground * 9 9 9 • Caat Macttea • taaMy laaMM 15 * 1 8 8 24 * 3 7 6 : unclaimed cycles. rr 1:------'j To register for the lottery, call ”![ SPniKfl START UP KIT __ SPECIAL TAKE AN ADDITIONAL Sheppard at (732) 248-7472. All ■ • Pelican Concentrated Non-fooneng Akgaaoda ...... 14" ? 0 O FF s20 OFF : *25 OFF | | 3 Gal. Liqtud CNorlno (*7 Containor Denooit Requrad)...... *14” $3200 calls will be kept confidential. | | Concentrated Clarrtwf...... -*12* WITH THIS COUPON Group seeks helpline volunteers VVhlta’vY o T*"*u W m tt RT. 523 EXIT #26 | EXIT #23 North METUCHEN - Women ROUTE Helping Women seeks dependable Pelican Ski, Pool & Patio Shops volunteers to answer its help line ROUTE 22 between 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Pelican Swim & Ski Center The help line provides a per­ sonal connection to programs and PELICAN i Whitehouse, NJ 908-534-2534 refers callers to appropriate agen­ .CENTER cies. For more information call (732) 549-6000. May 28,1999 Review/Herald/Reporter A-11 ->

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EDISON — The crew of the Edison ing at Great Lakes, 111. He is the nuclear-powered submarine USS son of John N. Sipp of Edison. Bremerton dealt a devastating Navy Fireman Recruit David J. Bailey has graduated from *** blow last March in sinking the Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class seemingly unsinkable freighter the basic enlisted submarine New Carissa. course at the Naval Submarine Theresa M. Yanchuck is on a six-month deployment to the Without dedicated sailors like School in Groton, Conn. The son Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class of James R. and Janice S. Bailey Mediterranean Sea and Arabian of Edison, joined the Navy in July Gulf aboard the USS Kearsage, Savan G. Patel, the oil-spewing an amphibious assault ship freighter would still pose a dan­ after graduating from Edison High School. based in Norfolk, Va. A 1996 ger to the surrounding environ­ *** ment. graduate of Bishop George Ahr High School in Edison, she is the Patel is the son of Bharti Marine Corps Pvt. Alberto Guevara has completed basic daughter of Mary E. Yanchuck of Patel, a township resident. Somerset. To sink the ship to the bottom training at Parris Island, S.C. of the ocean, 400 pounds of explo­ The 1996 graduate of John P. Stevens High School is the son of Marine Corps Pfc. M. Patel sives, 70 shells from a Navy has completed basic training at destroyer and a torpedo from the Emilo and Elvira Guevara of Edison. Parris Island, S.C. The son of Mr. Bremerton were used. *** and Mrs. Rojni Patel of Edison, The New Carissa found two Marine Corps Pvt. Richard P. graduated from John P. Stevens Oregon beaches and was still High School in 1994. believed to hold 130,000 gallons Wiegers has completed basic training at Parris Island, S.C. *** of fuel oil, which is why salvage Marine Corps Pfc. Stefan M. experts agreed that sinking the The son of Richard J. and Donne M. Wiegers of Edison, graduated Roguskie has completed a mis­ freighter was the best way to sile gunner operator’s course at clean u the mess. from John P. Stevens High School in 1998. Fort Bliss, Texas. The son of At 270 miles off the Oregon *** Michael E. and Thereasa A. coast and 12,000 feet down below Roguskie of Edison, joined the the surface of the water, the tem- Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Savan Patal works as an administrative assistant while serving aboard U.S. ship. Mark C. Lee has graduated Marines in July after graduating ,perature will never rise above 34 from Edison High School. degrees. This ensures that the seas, ready at a moments notice. service records and ensures the USS Bremerton’s missions from the Basic Nuclear Power *** fuel from the New Carissa will Bremerton was on its way to accurate typing of daily corre­ include cruise missile launches, School in Charleston, S.C. The son of Edward and Shezu Lee of Jason B. Luckus has been stay in a semisolid state and will San Francisco for a training exer­ spondence. anti-surface ship warfare, shal­ promoted to corporal in the not disperse into the ocean. cise when it got the call to help He gets satisfaction from low-water operations, protecting Edison, graduated from John P. Stevens High School in 1994. Marine Corps. He is serving with Patel serves aboard the San sink the New Carissa. being a member of one of the carrier battle groups, medical *** a support squadron of the 2nd Diego-based submarine. It is one Patel, 20, is an administrative Navy’s elite underwater phan­ operations with SEALS and mine Marine Aircraft Wing at the of 72 submarines patrolling the' assistant who maintains officers' toms. warfare. Marine Corps Pvt. Keith M. Egan has completed basic train­ Marine Corps Air Station in ing at Parris Island, S.C. He Jacksonville, N.C. graduated in 1993 from John P. 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