VOLUME 30-NUMBER 46 SCOTCH PLAINS-FANWGOD, N.J. NOVEMBER *19, 1987 30 CENTS in flOFVTiKi'-i I-;,^TO-7, y^r-.m? it'tiSn /.V.W'^i'. ^Xs i /C^T- V . \> {'-I L.1& WANTED Crimestoppers offer reward for info, on sex offender Crimestoppers reward Hotline (654-TIPS) with forced his way in when she or call the Crimestoppers money is waiting for the information leading to ar- answered the doorbell, number without giving tipster who can provide in- rest and indictment in police said. your name," the detective formation in the case of a serious crime cases. Detective Howard said, adding that all infor- Fanwood woman who was Fanwood Police are in- Drewes, releasing a com- mation received will be sexually assaulted inside vestigating the Oct. 16 in- posite photo of the suspect handled on a strictly con- her home last month. cident, which occurred today, said the rapist was fidential basis. Law enforcement of- around 8 p.m. when a described as a black male, Detective Drewes said it ficials are hoping to enlist 31-year-old woman was about 45 years old, six- is very possible that there the aid of concerned attacked inside her living feet two inches tall, about may be similar cases which citizens, who can qualify room. The victim had just 180 lbs., clean shaven with have gone unreported. He for up to $5,000 in reward returned home from shop- grey specks in his hair and is urging women to report money by calling the ping and was sexually brown eyes with a yellow- any such attacks and re- 24-hour Crimestoppers assaulted by a man who ed condition consistent main anonymous if they with jaundice or hepatitis. wish to do so. Reporting The assailant fled on these incidents may lead to DECA's 'Flags for Fanwood* 'foot after the attack, he the apprehension of this project ne.ars completion said. criminal. "Anyone, anyone at all After speaking with with information about representatives from the this person or this incident Union County Rape Crisis should call me at 322-5000 Flease turn to page 18 Residents invited to LeStrange and Sampson Thanksgiving Service honored by 200 Club The Scotch Plains- Reverend James Dewart The motto "Because cars and a truck, and one Fanwood Ministerial of the First United We Care" signifies the of the cars on fire. Association invites the Methodist Church will purpose of the 200 Club of The officers observed a public to our annual Com- receive from participating Union County. Founded man bending down near munity Thanksgiving Ser- congregations the annual and chartered in 1968, the the passenger door of the vice. This year, unlike Crop Walk for World 200 Club recognizes the burning vehicle. Ap- previous years, the service Hunger Offering. Ted achievements of our parently dazed, the man will be held on the Sunday MacVicar, Music Director uniformed Police, was being burned by the Firefighters and State flames of the auto. The Planning the final details for the posting of American before Thanksgiv- of Terrill Road Baptist ing—November 22, at Church, will conduct a Troopers. At the Annual officers pulled this man to flags in the Fanwood. Business District are from left, Valor Awards Luncheon, safety, then attempted to Mayor Patricia Kuran, DECA students Melissa Formato 4:00 p.m. Terrill Road community choir. An of- Baptist Church will host fering will be taken during held last week, two Scotch search for more victims in and Jeff Rust, Fred Chemidlin of Family Investors, this year's event. the service on behalf of Plains Police Officers the automobile. They Ken Colton of Fanwood Hardware and Ray Manfra Contact-We-Care. received the following emptied a complete fire of the Fanwood Department of Public Works. This annual worship ex- perience is one of the few commendation. extinguisher into the occasions during the year Those willing and able On September 5, 1986, blaze, but to no avail. The DECA's Flags for Fan- The target date for the when members of all to sing in the community Officer Neal LeStrange intense heat and flames wood project is near com- first posting is December religious faiths in the com- choir should meet at Ter- and Officer Kevin Samp- forced the men to retreat, pletion after a year long 18,1987, the day when the munity come together in son were en route to in- moments later the car ex- effort of DECA students, rill Road Baptist Church State Legislature ecumenical worship. The at 3:15 p.m. for rehearsal, tercept a stolen car. While ploded. A body was local business leaders and celebrates the bicentennial travelling near Bonnie recovered from the the Borough. service will last approx- with choir robes. Con- of New Jersey's ratifica- imately one hour. The gregations who took part Burn Road, they were wreckage, pinned behind tion of the U.S. Constitu- public is encouraged to in Crop Walk should br- flagged down by a the steering wheel. DECA conducted a tion. DECA students will participate. - motorist who informed fund raising effort to pur- ing their donations and be post the flags the first Members of the Jewish- prepared to offer them as them of a 3 vehicle acci- The concern for life that chase American Flags that time. Ray Manfra of the dent on Bonnie Burn these officers displayed is will be posted in-ground Christian clergy will lead. part of the worship ser- Fanwood Department of The Reverend Homer vice. For more informa- Road, with one of the of the highest quality. on holidays and special Public Works will soon vehicles being on fire. The Their bravery in attemp- occasions. Many Tricules of the Scotch tion, contact David Buck, begin the placing of in Plains Baptist Church will the Pastor of the host officers radioed for ting a search under the ut- businesses in Fanwood ground supports. bring the message. The church (322-7151). assistance, then raced to most physical duress, contributed to purchase of The entire committee the scene. Upon arriving, without concern for their 50 flags, poles and in feels this project can lead they encountered a colli- own safety, should be ground supports with Fred to further cooperative ef- SPFHS Soccer Raiders sion which included two highly commended. Chemidlin of Family In- forts between the local vestors, Robert government and win semi final Horowitz of Scot- businesses. DECA Joe Mortarulo's direct Raiders will face Wall Early Copy Deadline chwood Pharmacy, Ken representative Melisa For- kick goal in the last High School in the Colton of Fanwood Hard- mato says, "It took a minute gave the SPFHS NJSIAA Final Friday Due to the Thanksgiving Day Holiday, copy ware, Mayor Patricia year, but we are really Soccer Raiders a thrilling night, November 20 at deadline for the Thursday November 26 issue of Kuran, and DECA happy about the flags; 1-0 victory over Northern Trenton State College. THE TIMES must be submitted by no later than Fri- students Melissa Formato DECA thanks everyone Highlands High School in Call 654-3824 or 889-4882 day, November 20 at 3:00 p.m. Thank you for your and Jeff Rust serving as who helped us on this pro- the New Jersey State for directions and match cooperation in this matter. the planning committee. ject." Group 3 Tournament. The time announcement. in Snuffy's parking lot. Jaycee-ettes seek persons District executive Police News While in Snuffy's park- ing lot, on the 15th, for evening of caroling commissioned Daniel Sahin, 21, and For the sixth year, the The Tiny Tim Fund has Charlotte E. Keenoy Janet Waldin, 20, were ar- been able to provide the has been commissioned as rested for possession of Fanwood-Scotch Plains Jaycee-ettes are rallying necessary funds for a districl executive for the marijuana. families to purchase Boy Scouts of America. That same day Robin carolers for their annual .« SCOTCH PLAINS Carol Night. Carol groups prescription drugs, have Her specific assignment is -Echevarria, 31, of emergency dental care, the Raritan Bay District of. m During the week two LawreneevHle, and Robert will be singing December IO-speed bicycles were 10 in locations throughout and to provide nursing the Thomas A, Edison Seudiero, 22, of Plain- care for a child in need. Council in Edison, N,J. stolen from Scotch Plains- field, were arrested in Fanwood and Scotch I Fanwood High School. Plains In an effort to col- The evening of caroling Her responsibilities in- Snuffy's parking lot for lect money to support the provides an excellent op- clude overseeing the i A 1987 Buick was stolen possession and use of from the parking lot of Fanwood-Scotch Plains portunity for individuals, Scouting Program to Cub marijuana. A 16-year-old Scouts, Boy Scouts, Varsi- Buick 22 on the 12th, juvenile, from Kendall Tiny Tim Fund. The fund small neighborhood That same day burglars was established six years groups, or local civic and ty Scouts, Explorer Post, Park, was charged with ago so that no child in community organizations Sea Ship, and Career entered a home in the 1700 possession of cocaine. g block of Front Street by to get into the holiday Awareness Posts in Fanwood or Scotch Plains Sayreville, South Amboy, Charlotte E« Keenoy breaking the window in a On November 16th, need go without necessary spirit of giving and to lend door. Jewelry was cash and jewelry were medical care, The aid is a hand to someone, Peo- Perth Amboy, Canaret reported missing at that stolen from a home in the available to families with ple or groups wishing to and Woodbridge Board of Pack 277 McGinn time, 200 block of Mountain- children up to 18 years of join this year's carolers Township.