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60 Cents Thursday, December?, 1995 Route 522 opens to cheers, Jeers Judge orders opening of road, says UJB responsible for repairs
By Frances Sexauer Homeowners press case. Staff Writer Page 9A After three months of closure. Route 522 through the Princeton Route 27 and Route 1. Walk development has been reopen In addition, the road is still haz ed. ardous, the homeowners said. , Superior Court Judge Joseph Residents of Kingston and Ken Messina on Nov. 30 ordered the bar dall Park, however, said they were ricade that had closed off the middle happy that Route 522 was reopened section of the narrow, two-lane road because it may help to relieve some way for die past three months to of the heavy traffic they have been come down “effective immediately.” experiencing on local roads near their He did so after ruling United Jer homes. sey Bank was responsible for main The judge, in his ruling to reopen taining the roadway in the future. 'Hie the road, did not take into account the bank took control of a large portion safety concerns raised by the associa of Princeton Walk after foreclosing tion, said Herb Nudell, the group’s on the original developer — Eastern vice president. ftoperties. ‘Tm not happy. I think the judge According to Township Attorney really didn’t address the safety is Sugarplums and dancing mice Joseph Benedict, officials from UJB sues,” Mr. Nudell said. “Right now indicated after the hearing that they the road is not controlled by a public may appeal the judge’s decision. agency like tiie Police Department. The bank will be required to re As such, there are no speed limits or Ballerinas pay Eastern for die repairs Eastern anything. recently made to the closed road — a “If the police don’t control traffic; grace stage condition the judge had set for the re it’s free open space and people can opening of die road, Mr. Benedict do whatever they want,” Mr. Nudell in ‘Nutcracker’ said. continued. “Jhere are ho regula UJB — along with other potenti tions.” By Angela Wiggs ally responsible parties Eastern and Steve Taylor, president of the as Stan Writer ANJ Efroperties, a subsidiary of the sociation, agreed that the road needs For 12-year-old Jessica Bat Matrix Development Group Inc. that enforced regulations. This week ten, playing the lead of Clara in purchased the undeveloped portions township officials said they want the the “Nutcracker” ballet means of Princeton Walk from the bmk same thing. hundreds of hours of practice —- earlier this year — had earlier denied “There’s no speed limit on the and she has the blisters to prove it was responsible for Route 522’s road and no stopping,” Mr. Taylor it. maintenance. said. “Trucks are slowing down and But for Jessica and nine oth- Charles Weiss, the bank’s attor stopping and cms are not. I know be er dancers from the North ney, declined comment this week on cause I’m out there with my video Brunswick School of the Arts, the judge’s decision. camera.” the work is worth die chance to The road was closed Sept. 1 after Mr. Benedict said the township perform with the New Jersey the Princeton Walk Homeowners As would be willing to enforce Title 39, Dance Theater Ensenable this sociation filed a motion in court say or general traffic regulations, if ANJ weekend. ing the pothole-ridden road was not Properties, the current owner of the The dancers, who live in being maintained and had become land, requests it. Township police of North Brunswick, South Bruns unsafe for drivers. ficers would survey the road and de wick, East Brunswick and Edi Represphtatives of the horheovim- termine vvhat safety devices or mea son, ^will join about 60 other crs assodafiSn ' this week were dis sures need to be initiated on the road dancers from across the state to mayed at the judge’s decision, saying and would cany them out, he said. open the ensemble’s 26th season they know that even though the road “I’m glad that part of the litiga Saturday at East Brunswick is still private and not technically tion is seffied for now and we’re con Top, dance troupe members rehearse for “The Nutcracker." Bottom, dancers lace up their open to through traffic, trucks and tinuing to work to address the con See BALLET, Page 9A points shoes. other vehicles will cut through the development as a shortcut between See ROAD, Page 9A Rail line recommendation expected by month’s end on the rail line in “late fall.” ^ Lisa Tarriff 'Throughout the sununer, repre and Frances Sexauer Opposition to commuter project still strong despite wait sentatives from NJ Transit used a se Staff Writers and would include an exclusive bus ries of open houses to meet with tives and have been involved in the sioner Frank Wilson, Mr. Miller said. tion would run from Lakewood and communities that would be affected A final, internal review of the NJ Red Bank north on the North Jersey lane or High Occupancy Vehicle lane Transit shidy that could result in a transportation agency’s Major Invest NJ Transit is considering a line by the rail line. The governing bodies ment Study of mass transit alterna that would use active and semiactive Coast Line to Newark and Hoboken. on part of Route ,9, a bus access ramp commuter rail line through the area is from Route 9 to the Garden State in South Brunswick, Monroe arid tives since the beginning of the pro freight lines to provide commuter rail Passengers would transfer at Red Jamesburg passed resolutions oppos under way and the results should be Bank or Newark to reach New York, Partway and expedited bus facilities announced later this month, NJ Tran cess, Mr. Miller said. ' servi^ from Ocean County to the ing the line. “What will actually be presented Northeast Corridor line and would according to NJ Transit officials. on the Parkway. sit officials said this week. Buses would then, use the turn Local officials and residents are to the committees will be a draft rec run dmough South Brunswick, Mon Under the bus option, NJ Transit NJ Transit staff will inake their pike’s HOV lane to reach North Jer anxiously waiting to find out what ommendation and we would use that roe mid Jamesburg. The route would would add buses and make major commendation on which of the final sey and New York destinations. the NJ Transit staff recommendation five proposed alternatives should be to get additional feedback that would link' with the Noitiieast Corridor rail roadway improvements' along the Route 9 corridor from Kennedy Two other options also are being will be. pursued to the Citizens Advisoiy help in making the filial decision,” line in South Bruhswick and continue “It’s about time' that there’s an north bn tile Northeast Corridor with Boulevard in Lakewood to the Gar considered: low cost improvements Committee mid the Technical Advi the spokesman said. that would increase operations of the answer and I think all of us hope NJ sory Committee sometime in mid- 'That final decision could be made stdpsiin -New Brunswick, Metiojiark, den State Parkway in Old Bridge. It also t would improve connections existing transit system and a l“no Transit will make the correct decision December, spokesman Ken Miller in January or February by the seven Newark and New York. and not place this high speed line in a NJ Transit also is considering a fromiparkway to the N.J. Turnpike. build” alternative. said. member NJ Transit Board of Direc This past sunmer, NJ Transit of tors, which is chaired by state De second commuter rail line and ex 'The roadway improvements 'Those two committees were ficials said a decirton would be made See TRAIN, Page 7A formed to give input on the alterna partment of Transportation Commis panded bus service. 'The other rail op would support increased bus services
INSIDE Players premiere V' Christmas ghosts to haunt local stage
By Kerry Williams the cast members can get together to Staff Writer Pirandello Players rehearse. present Page 5A Earlier in the week, the First 'The costumes came from Good Time Players were able to get on ■Will and the props came from cast the community. stage for the first time, thanks to member attics, but the acting and the some; help from the township. 'The Christmas spirit are straight from the “Anyone you ask will say, ‘She is great,’ or ‘He is great,’ or ‘We troupe will perform “A Christmas heart for the members of the South Carol” in the Senior Citizen Center Brunswick First Time Players. couldn’t have done it witiiout her.’ 'The township’s first-ever theater No one will say, ‘We couldh’t have . conference room. done it without me.’ We all respect Ms! Wander said the idea for a troupe is gearing up for its first pro South Brunswick acting troupe orig duction with a classic holiday show each other,” Ms. Wander said. All of the cast members helped inated with Kendall Parte resident ing of “A Christmas Carol.” Debra Wade who received a lot of 'The 17 cast members are relying out by creating their own costumes, Time Off, Central Jersey’s support from the Township Commit on their newly formed friendships bringing in props, and painting sets. guide to cultural survival Each opinion is valued and ideas are tee. and camaraderie to get them through When Ms. Wade was forced to the opening night jitters and on to a taken from the youngest to the oldest cast members. drop out of the project for personal successful three-night run. reasons, Ms. Wander stepped into “We want people to understand “It has been great. I only knew INDEX it is a nice little show. Some of the two dther people here, but everyone the role of director. “I’m very happy with my direct people have never acted before, but seemed to click together. I’ve met a have redly risen to the occasion. I lot of new and interesting people,” ing experience so far. Sometimes I Business 11A must say our Scrooge is really said Arthur Deo, Jr., who plays Fred, tell the cast they are like chess great,” director Carol Wander of Scrooge’s nephew, and the Spirit of pieces and I move them around. 'The Classified IB North Branswick said. Christmas Future. great thing about directing is watch Ms. Wander said the acting ex 'The cast has adapted the play, ing these people improve with each Community perience of the cast varies from which usually calls for 20 to 25 peo performance. 'They are really willing Capsules14A those with little time on stage to ple, for a cast of 17 by using both to do anything,” she said. more experienced thespims. 'The narration and speaking parts. Some Much of the play has turned into Editorial 8A cast membersibi come firom all parts of actors also play more than one role. a farhily affair. southern Middlesex County. Ms. Wander said she is sure it is Most of the Crachit faimly is Police Blotter 4A Members of the cast say they something the audience will notice, made up of the Marcelle family, in Obituaries 15A have been very surprised by how but she hopes will understand, given cluding mother, two brothers and a staff photo by John Keating. the troupe’s resources and limited sister. well they get along and the suppor Scott Marcelle, playing Tiny Tim, makes a Christmas toast experience, . “I’ve worked with other grown Schools 13A tiveness of the group. 'They said they during a rehearsal for “A Christmas Carpi." have come together in the true spirit She said the real difficulty has Sports 16A____ of the holidays to put on a show for been in scheduling times when all See SCROOGE, Page 9A
t- 2A The Central Post Thursday, December 7,1995 When a real tree |s just too much for you to handle ... By Lauren Baler Kim “It’s amazing the response we dian Pine” and a more expensive Social Editor get,” he said. Trees in his shop range “Mixe^Pine.” __ __ They are the most evergreen of - from -rfeel” ($l2;99rT ” “YoiT^carT really~see”the differ evergreens. ($49.95), he said. ence,” she said, explaining that the A Ghristmas tree shopper’s guicle Cranbury Paint and Hardware more expensive mixed pine is much Not needing care or water, artifi Christmas tree buyers in the sells only one or two artificial trees a fuller. "Our mixed pine looks really Rhode Hall Rd., Jamesburg. 200 i Monmouth County cial Christmas trees, while lacking area do not have far to travel to year, Mr. Darmiento said. He carries life-like,” she said. “You have to trees: blue spruce, Norway spruce, some of the more pleasant qualities find their holiday evergreen. The : Aime-Eilen Christmas Tree only one size, about seven feet tall, touch it to see whether it’s real.” Douglas fir. Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 of cut or balled and burlapped ever New Jersey Christmas Tree Grow Farm — 124 Daum Rd., English- greens, don’t dry out or lose their for $35, He also carries lights, tree She added that the mixed pine is p.m. weekends through Dec. 18. stands and decorations. ers Association lists the following town. 2,000 trees: blue spruce, needles and can well outlast the also the easiest to put together. It has local tree farms now open for hforway spruce, Scotch pine, Yuletide season. DeVries often runs discounts on only three pieces. Giamarese Farms — 155 business. Fresh Ponds Rd., East Brunswick. Wnite pine, Douglas fir. Hours: 9 They last year after year, and can the artificial trees and sells decora The trees at Crossroads range in tions and custom wreaths, Mr. Sima 500 trees: Norway spruce, white aim. to dusk daily through Dec. easily be stored in a closet or attic. In height from 4‘/j feet to 12 feet, she Middlesex County addition, there is no need to brave the said. said. spruce, white pine, Douglas fir. Peter Amato, the owner of Ama Hours: noon to 7 p.m. Sunday and IKeris Tree Farm — Route elements to find your artificial tree. “We have all sizes,” she said. 5M, just outside of Allentown. Shopping for your Christmas tree can to’s Giarden Center and Landscaping “For professionals who don’t have Allen’s Christmas Tree weekdays, 9 a.m, to 7 p.m. Satur at Route 130 and Deans-Rhode Hall days through Dec. 23. 1|000 trees: blue spruce, Norway be done in the warmth of your near children, we have the little ones.” Farm — Union Valley-Apple- spruce, white spruce, white pine, est gift, garden, hardware or depart Road in South Brunswick, says he Crossroads will discount 30 per garth Road, Monroe. 1,(KX) trees: carries the trees, although he feels Simonson Farm — Dey Douglas fir, Fraser fir. Hours: 8 ment store. cent off all artificials during the blue spruce, Norway spruce, white aim. to 5 p.m. daily through Dec. With this in mind, several area they lack the charm of a live tree. Christmas season, she said. spruce, Scotch pine, Mexican Bor Road, Plainsboro. 3,(X)0 trees: “I think you miss out on a family 2|4. ' . . merchants have several varieties of Lori-ann Suchak, a manager at der pine, white pine, Douglas fir, blue spruce, Norway spruce, white experience and choosing a tree,” he J Waters Nursery — Conover trees of the non-living variety in Caldor at Route 1 and Milltbwn Road Concolor fir, Fraser fir, Serbian pine, Douglas fir, Fraser fir. said about settjing for an artificial. Road, Millstone. 1,500 trees: Nor stock this season. Among them is in North Brunswick, said that what spruce. Hours: 9 a.m. to .5 p.m. Hours: 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily way spruce, white spruce, Doug DeVries Christmas and Gift Shop on His shop also carries live trees, he weekends and noon to 5 p.m. through Dec. 25. said. makes a more expensive artificial las fir, Fraser fir. Hours: 9 a.m. to Route 27 in North Brunswick. The look better than a cheaper one is that Monday through Friday through 4ip.m. daily throughDec. 22. store carries several different models, But, if customers buy an artificial W.V. Griffin Nunterira — the higher-grade trees have more Dec. 24. ■ 4 . ranging in height from 2 feet to 9 tree, he said, “you get what you pay Union Valley-Applegarth Road, for,” noting that the higher priced ar branches. Barclay’s Tree Farm — Hik Somerset County feet, and in cost from $16.99 to $239. Th^ilrees at Caldor range in price Monroe, or 190 Fresh Ponds Rd., And for those who miss the scent tificials are the better ones. The limbs er Road, South Brunswick. 1,000 from $29.99 to $269.99 and in height South Brunswick. 5,000 trees at of a real tree, the shop ialso sells pine- on the more expensive trees are often trees: blue spruce, Norway spruce, Welgast Tree Farm — 176 from 2 feet to 9% feet, she said. two locations. Blue spruce, Nor Bennett’s Lane, Frarlklin. 2,000 scented air-freshener. colored coded according to where white spruce, white pine, Douglas way spruce, white spruce, white they should be placed, he explained. “The $269.99 tree looks real,” fir, Fraser fir. Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 trees: blue spruce, Norway spruce, "They have come a long way,” pine, Douglas fir, Concolor fir, This makes setting up the tree much she said. p.m. weekends through Dec. 24. Scotch pine, white pine, Douglas store manager David Sima said about Fraser fir. Hours: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. the artificial trees. “A lot of people easier. She said shopping early is one of fir, Fraser fir. Hours: 7 a.m. to 5 Bryant Nursery 133 daily through Dec. 23. p.m. daily through Dec. 24. go with artificial trees because they The trees in his shop, range in the best bets to getting a good tree. last longer." But, he added, “The one height from 3 feet to V /i feet and in “They tend to sell out,” she said. thing you don’t have with the artifi cost from $39.95 to $225, he said. Customers who buy the trees buy World and Victorian. The decora The biggest seller is a 6-foot, Brunswick sells artificial trees rang cial trees is scent.” He said to look for trees that are them because “they want real trees, tions can be bought in the store, she 6-inch “Northern Fir” that sells for ing from 3 feet to 7 feet ($39 to Rocco Darmiento, owner of the more densely packed with needles but don’t want the hassle,” she said. added: $29.96, he said. $199). Each week until CM stm^, Cranbury Paint and Hardware Store and to ask the merchant how easy or Last season a Caldor in another The Wal-Mart in Fashion Plaza What were his artificial tree shop one of the store’s seven styles of tree on Main Street in Cranbury, contin difficult it is to set up the tree. location even sold the artificial tree on Route 1 in North Brunswick sells ping tips? will be on sale, operations manager ues to sell the trees although he “The more needes you have to floor models during the five days be 10 different models of artificial trees. “A good tree would have 600 or Jeff Wood said. thinks they “are not as popular as play with, the more it will look like a fore Christmas, she said. She added Sales Associate Tyshon Kelton said. so tips,” he said, referring to the they used to be.” His store stocks cut real tree,” he said. that on every Sunday leading up to One can find anydiing from a Doug bunches of needles on each tree. When it comes to buying an arti trees as well. Gail Polito, who owns Crossroads Christmas, there will be sales on the lass Fir to a Washington Fir. The Check the tree’s box for the tip ficial free, he suggested looking for Jeff Clayton, owner of Jamesburg Nursery on Georges Road in South artificial trees at the store. trees range from 4 feet ($14.97) to 8 count, he said. one that folds in half for better stor Trae Value Hardware and Appliance Brunswick, agreed that the more you And for those who have no clue feet ($99.84). Wal-Mart also sells live trees, he age. The folding kind are also easier Company on Gatzmer Avenue in pay for an artificial tree the better a how to decorate a tree, the store has He affectionately referred to the said, adding that the sales of the two to put together because the limbs of Jamesburg, said he finds the artifi tree you will get. Her shop carries models set up in the store with theme 4-footer m the store’s “Charlie are “pretty much neck to neck.” the tree do not have to be assembled, cials are still very popular. two grades: an inexpensive “Cana decorations, such as Country, Old Brown Tree.” Bradlees on Route I in North he said. Township tables ordinance to allow cellular tower I' Come Celebrate By Frances Sexauer on Dunhams Comer Road was tabled nance has been rescheduled for Dec. that has expressed interest in South about Turnpike access, said Towi^i Cllfrisimas Staff Writer Tuesday night so officials could have 19 at 8 p.m. in the municipal build- Bnmswick’s proposed tower, town ship Attorney Joseph Benedict. ; more time to look into concerns ing.- ship officials said. Mr. Kersch said there would have; With Hand-crafted Gifts from An ordinance that would allow a raised by local residents about the Township Conunittee members Comcast has cellular towers in to be many trees cut down for the ao-; cellular communications tower to be plan. agreed to postpone the vote on the or Milltown and Cranbury along the cess road from Ehinhams Comer; constructed on a township-owned site The public hearing on the ordi- dinance, saying they wanted to find Turnpike and was recently approved Lane because the site is completely; out if the construction of a tower on for a site in South River. overgrown. The access road would; the site would disturb the under Almost half of the proposed have to be about 10 feet wide, l,200i 80 North Main Street TANK REMOVAL ground wells providing water to near feet long and substantial enough tb! Milltown, NJ 08850 KITCHEN! 17-acre tower site is in a floodplain Pumping, Transportation by residents. area that feeds the wells of nearby hold a large fruck with a crane, whichl 908-519-9101 will be needed to construct the towet,i Excavation, Cleaning & Disposal The tower would be built on a residents, said Dunhams Comer Road CABINETS small portion of a 17-acre lot located resident Timothy Buhl. The roadway he said. ;; I $5 OFF On Any Disposal of Contaminated Soil I Christn ^ Afghan | Stripped & Rerinlshed off Dunhams Comer Road near the that will have to be built to gain ac The committee introduced the or;-! Like New Commercial NJ Turnpike. cess to the tower site from I^nhams dinance,' which authorizes the towif; ship to conduct a public auction qfj COUNTER TOP REPLACEMENT Industrial • Residential One Dunhams Comer Road resi Comer Road will require site distur dent pointed out that a celljular tower bance arid will have to t)e filled in the land to lease it to the highest bid|-j D ispo^ Systems, Inc. der, in November despite Ae objeq- CRAFT VENDORS WANTED 1-800-^894-0242 is currently under consfruction abqpt , with dirt, he said. PO Box 6696, Freehold,.NJ a half-nu|a down the Turnpike from “That is effectively going to tions of E ^ t Brunswick Mayor Iraj thissite; change the flood plain and we don’t Oskowsky. i I Woodshop 1-800-348-5699 Mayor Oskowsky, boA m A^i Fully Licensed & Insured Ken Kersch, township communi want to see our wells drying up,” Mr. Reflnlshers cations and computer manager, con Buhl said. past and in a recent letter to South' firmed that another tower is being “As for the tower itself, no one Brunswick officials, has made h^| built on Turnpike Authority property has really come and proved it is not concerns about Ae potential hazan^* in East Bmnswick a short distance hazardous,” said Mr. Buhl. “ And I’d ous effects of cellular towers known.! from South Bmnswick’s proposed like, to see less woods cut down. The letter stated Ae East Brunswic|c! tower site. We’d like to have the council look Township Council is opposed to Ae! The committee introduced the or more into it before voting.” installation of a cellular tower on Ae! dinance after Comcast Cortununica- Dunhams Comer Road site, which is< Mr. Buhl also expressed concern near Ae border between Ae twbl tions Inc. expressed an interest in that building a dirt road on the re townships. I; leasing a cellular tower in the area. mote site in the middle of the woods Mr. Kersch explained that a cellu The measure was seen as a revenue would lead people to dump trash lar or radio tower is needed only A; generating plan for the township, there and could also lead to “tres get an antennae up in Ae air. 'The ah-i since the site could be leased to a passing and mischief.” tennae on Ae tower radiates raAb' communications company for Dunhams Comer Road resident waves, he said. $25,000 to $30,000 a year, officials Gary Zuckerman also expressed con A cellular tower is needed m this said. cern about the constracdon of an ac area to deal wiA Ae ever-growing: “Comcast is looking at another cess road through the floodplain. He number of cellular phones m us$,‘ cellular tower site about a half-mile suggested the committee look into said Mayor Douglas Hoffman in down the road,” Mr. Kersch said. providing access to the tower site fense of the ordinance. “They told me ‘whichever comes from the Turnpike instead of Dun ^ y o r Hoffman said he supports first’ They’re in a hurry to get their hams Comer Road because there leasii|lg Ae land to Comcast biroaiistf tower up. “ would be less distance to travel. it is m a secluded are^ at least 1,(X)9 So far Comcast is the companv “We- could certainly inquire” feet from any residential dwellmg. ^ Welcoming new patients in Dayton THE CENTRAL PQST J 397 Ridge Road t Dayton, N J. 08810 i Paula Sjolund, D .O . 908.329-9214 , j 71k CcninlPiHl njSPS 337-460) is published eveii Thundiy by The Pnnccton Packet. Inc.. 300 Wiiheid Diplomote of the American Osteopathic Board ot Internal Medicine poon Street. Princeton, N.J. 08342. Second clad postage paid at Dayton. 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Nursery, Landscaping & Garden Center Shop & Compare for Quality, Price & Service 924-6767 • 4339 Route 27 12-14 Main Street (Route 27) • Kingston, NJ _ Between Kingston and Kendall Park Mon.-Fri. 10-6, Thurs. 10-8, Sat 10-5, Sun. 12-4 Expanded Holiday Hours starting December 4; Mon.-Sat. 8 ain-7 pm; Sunday 9 aiii-6 pm. (609) 924-0147 rThursday, December?, 1995 The Central Post 3A Committee reappoints tax coiiector despite tie to indicted Shore officiai^ Mayor: W e’re satisfied there’s no connection to wrongdoing By Frances Sexauer are found to have occurred in the tax Ms. Bukowski said she resigned Township Attorney Joseph Benedict Staff Writer collection office during the time she from her Ocean Gate position “be told the committee that the prosecut was serving as the borough’s tax col cause of what was going on. It was or’s investigation was almost fin The Township Committee voted lector, even if she was serving in before all (Mr. Haluszka’s) impropri ished as far as Ms; Bukowski was unanimously Tuesday liight to reap name only. eties came to light.” concerned: point Tax Collector Wendy Bukow- “We discussed something of that ski to another four-year term despite “Obviously, if the grand jury According to Ocean Gate Bor were to examine the conduct of the nature, yes,” Mr. Gildenberg said. concerns about her role as supervisor ough Clerk Margaret Boice, Mr. Ha tax collector’s office — ultimately all "But that’s been all cleared, whatever of a former Ocean County finance of luszka was suspended on May 12, the resixmsibility for the conduct the problems were. We just wanted to ficer who was indicted in October. 1995 and Ms. Bukowski resigned her falls on the tax collector herself,” Mr. post on June 13,1995. make sure that if we appointed her The 5-0 vote came late Tuesday Mercun said. Mr. Haluszka was indicted on we wouldn’t be subject to embarrass night as committee members dis Ms. Bukowski said she served as charges that he wrote himself an un ment if sometning came down later.” cussed the indictment James H. Ha- Ocean Gate’s tax collector from 1993 authorized paycheck, gave himself an The committee postponed voting luszka, 49, of Dover Township, the until the spring of 1995, shortly after unauthorized pay raise and forged on Ms. Bukowski’s/reappointment former chief financial officer and Mr. Haluszka was suspended from and cashed a resident’s property tax resolution until after closed session deputy tax collector in the borough of his job there. She was lending her tax check. Tuesday night. Before going into Ocean Gate. closed session, Committeeman Roger collector’s license to Mr. Haluszka He also was charged with misap Mr. Haluszka was indicted by an and the small borough and was paid Craig expressed an interest in “get propriating municip^ budget items ting one last bit of information,” al Ocean County grand jury on Oct 18 $1,000 per year to oversee the tax and failure to make cash deposits on charges of official misconduct, collection department. though Mr. Benedict told him within the required 48 hours. The in “you’re not going to be able to get forgery and theft Mr. Haluszka, serving as deputy dictment alleges that Mr. Haluszka anything further.” Ms. Bukowski, who has served as tax collector, could not serve as the committed the crimes between Au “She’s had a good performance South Brunswick’s full-time tax col tax collector because he did not have gust 1993 when he was hired and here and we’ve considered all the lector for almost five years, was serv his own license, Ms. Bukowski said. May 1995 when he was suspended. ing as Ocean Gate’s certified tax col factors and had a unanimous vote,” The lending of tax collectors’ li “Wendy Bukowski’s involvement Committeeman Roger Craig said lector and Mr. Haluszka’s immediate censes is "standard” in the field, Ms. in what happened in Ocean Gate has supervisor relating to tax collection after the vote. Bukowski said this week. been fully explored,” Mayor Douglas Ms. Bukowski was reappointed to matters during the time the alleged “I was not hands-on — it was su Hoffman said after the committee’s crimes took place. a second four-year term. According pervisory,” she said of her position in vote. “The committee is satisfied that to the resolution, she was appointed While the indictment of Mr. Ha Ocean Gate. “But I was not down her role has been fully explained and South Brunswick’s tax collector on staff photo by John Keating luszka only specifies crimes related there on any regular basis. Yes, I did we have confidence in her.” June 4, 1991 to hold office four years to the finance department and not the have contact with (Mr. Haluszka). Committeeman Larry Gildenberg starting Jan. 1, 1992 and expiring The big cheese tax collection department, there is a All of the indictments that occurred also said the Ocean Gate matter was Dec. 31,1995. continuing investigation by the grand were on the finance side, not tax col Anthony Domanoski, I V 2, of Kendall Park kisaess Mickey discussed before the vote to reappoint She has worked for the township jury. Senior Assistant Ocean County lection.” Ms. Bukowski was taken. He said for 22 years. Mouse goodbye as he leaves a house lighting party in North Prosecutor John Mercun said. Brunswick. The house, owned by John Conte of Devon When asked if she might be held Mr. Mercun, who is in charge of responsible for any of Mr. Halusz .fT-Ts i B i ^ Court, is considered to be the most impressive in the town the O c ^ Gate investigation, said ka’s alleged crimes, Ms. Bukowski ship. Ms. Bukowski could be held respon responded “It is my understanding sible if any instances of misconduct that, no, I am not.” Auto Repair In Dayton I 2276 U.S. Highway 130, Dayton, NJ 08810 Police reward good citizens (across from Dayton Ford) Near Fresh Ponds Road The South Brunswick Police The winners were; John Hilos- DARE, unit handed out 10 pair of ky, Gregg Tugya, Jennifer Thom f Nets tickets to township youth en as, Mark Ericfoon, Matthew Pas- CARE CENTER gaged in what they considered carella, Jennifer Kurtz, Phillipe good behavior. Wee, Qiris Belkot, T.J. Lauch and The children, all graduates of Clint Dietze. PICKUP and DELIVERY the township’s DARE program, Each were awarded two tickets any oar, at home or your office at yrere selected during DAE£ recog to the Feb. 25 game at the Brendan A ll NO EXTRA CHARGE!!! 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By Kerry Williams The award for Emergency Serv Staff Writer ices Unit of the Year was presented , to the township’s 911 dispatchers for The dedicated emergency service their ability to notify emergency units workers' who seem to magically ap with efficiency and get to them the pear in times of need and desperation scene within minutes. were honored on Sunday for their un Mr. Cooper and Mr. Kersch re tiring efforts to keep the residents of ceived additional awards as Out- South Brunswick safe. standing Individual Emergency Serv- , Members of the township’s fire ice Members of the Year. departments, police department, first The ceremony will be broadcast aid squads and emergency dispatch tonight at 9 p.m. on TV-50 following • departments were recognized for a special edition of Dispatch 1911, their efforts by Mayor Doug Hoff which will feature a police ride-along man and the emergency services ca with two South Brunsvvick Police Of- ble program “South Brunswick Dis fleers. patch 911.” Prior to the broadcast of th e’’ The Mayor arid host of the TV-50 awards ceremony, there will be a spe- cable program, Charlie Hoens, pres cial interview with Mayor Hoffmm. ented awards to certain' emergency service workers whose departments “The ceremony went great and ■: were cited for their dedication and wris well received. It was the chance professionalism. for the Mayor to say thank you to •. some of the people you don’t see ; Accepting honors were: Chief very often and to get them out in •, George T. Luck Jr. of the Kingston front of the camera so the public can ] Fire Company, George Luck Sr. of see who these individuals are,” Mr. . the Kingston First Aid Squad, Thom Hoens said. “These are people who ■, as Cooper of the Kendall Park First are donating a lot of their time.” , Aid Squad, Kenneth Kersch of the Photo by Frank Wojclechowskl Monmouth Junction First Aid Squad, Mr. Hoens said he thought it 'was Emergency service award winners and presenters. From left, Calvin Sierra, Kendall Park First Aid Squad; Poiice Chief Michael Pa Steve Harris of the South Brunswick especially important to recognize the ' quette; Patrolman Joseph Charmello; Capt. Tom Cooper, Kendall Park First Aid Squad; George Luck Sr., Kingston First Aid Squad; Police Auxiliary, Robert Davidson of 911 dispatchers because they are of- ’ Sharon Zeltakalns, South Brunswick Police dispatcher; Mayor Douglas Hoffman; Capt. Steve Harris, Auxiliary Police; Ken Kersch, Mon the Fire Prevention Bureau and Po ten “the unsung heroes” of emergen- ‘ mouth Juncjion First Aid Squad; Capt. John Luck, Kingston First Aid Squad; Chief George Luck Jr., Kingston Fire Department. lice Chief Michael Paquette. cy services. POLICE BLOTTER "E A Home Theatre. Charles Bolin, 45, of Route 1, Monmouth Junction, was charged with driving while intoxicated on Route 1, police said. Give yourself something you Mr. Bolin was arrested after Pa trolman Greg Rule observed him weaving over the center line Friday ; at 8:43 p.m. A breathalyzer revealed really need th\s year! the suspect’s blood alcohol level was ; three times greater than the legal limit, he said. He was released on his ; own recognizance.
Daniel L. Newby, 30, of East ; Orange, and Michael D. Muir, 42, of ; the Bronx, N.Y., were arrested fol- , lowing a motor vehicle kop on Route ; 1 near Northumberland Way Satur- ; II : | ■ day at 12:39 a.m., police said. 1 Patrolman Joseph Halmi stppped ■ the vehicle Mr. Newby was driving ■ because it had defective headlights i and tail lights. When the officer ap- ' Put all those proached ttie car he smelled marijua- ■ na. i Mr. Muir, a passenger in the car, electronic toys was found to be in possession of less than 50 grams of marijuana and drug away this holiday paraphernalia, police said. He was charged with possession of marijuana and paraphernalia. season with Mr. .Newby was found to be driv ing with a revoked license and was a home theatre charged for the offense, police said. Both men were processed at from Ethan Allen. headquarters and released on their own recognizance. Specially priced, Rodney F. Fama n, 29, Edison, right now. and a 17-year-old boy were arrested Nov. 29 after allegedly trying to break into the Cosmair Inc. building Free local on Docks Comer Road, police said. Patrolman Joseph Halmi respond delivery, too. ed to a report of suspicious persons in the area/at 11:04 p.m.^and observed a white tiickup truck attempting to leave t^e area. . Suttsequent investigation re vealed that the occupants of that pickujp, Mr. Fama and the juvenile, were .attempting to disable an alarm at Cosmair. No entry was gained. Mr. Fama was charged with crim ’ ' ’"in inal trespass, criminal mischief, hin dering apprehension and possession >' . t' of burglary tools. He was released on his own recognizee and the juve nile w ^ charged with juvenile delin quency for the above offenses and re leased into the custody of his parents. ♦♦♦ Kristin Moreau, 24, Franklin Paric, was charged Nov. 30 with dis orderly conduct and resisting arrest 1^ and was later released to the custody to the Memorial Medical Center at South Amboy’s mental health center following an incident at South Bruns f r n o n t wick Manor on Route 1, police said. Police responded to a call that someone was suffering fix)m a possi II1 1 1 I * ble drug overdose at 12:10 a.m. J AHERICAN IMPRESSIONS When they arrived, the officers found Ms. Moreau causing a commotion HOME THEATRE and attempting to keep them out of SALE $5099 reg. $6154 the building. When the police tried to calm her (Pieces also sold sep.Ti ately) down, Ms. Moreau became uncon .. i f includes: videos cabinet Sale $1 999, rcg. $2299 trollable and irate, police said. She tried to kick and hit the officers as ^ ' video speaker upper unit Sale $469, i og. $499 they w e^ placing her under arrest, 'audio cabinets (left& right) Sale $1099 ea., l eg. $1299 ca police sai'd. Ms. Moreau was later released audiosspeal^rsupper units (left & right) Sale $349 ea., rcg. $379 from the medical center.
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The Princeton Packet, The Lawrence Ledger, Windsor-Hlghts Herald, The Cranbury Press, The Manville News, The Central Post, North Brunswick Post, Hillsborough Beacon, The Beacon, Hopewell Valley Nevys, The Messenger-Press I / .iri'Thursday, December?, 1995 The Central Post 7A Township wifi seek its own open spaces trust fund i ____ By Frances.Sexauer— .— sition and conservation of open space- -similar referendums, as have Middle -one from-the-Township Committee,~ sub-committee will be to talk to com -that land will be preserved,™ Mr.-Ver— i Staff Writer and farmland. The newly formed sex, Morris, Atlantic, Mercer, Somer Mr. Vemola said. munity groups in an effort to educate nola said. county trust fund is expected to set and Monmouth counties. The Township Committee ulti the public about why a township tmst Preserving open land in South ; Township voters’ overwhelming generate about $4 million per year to Mr. Vemola said he would like to mately will determine how much of a fund is necessary, Mr. Vemola said. Bmnswick, and preventing that land ; approval earlier last month of a Mid- purchase approximately 7,000 acres, see the local question on a ballot tax increase will be asked for by the “When people hear taxes they go from falling into the hands of devel ■ dlesex County referendum creating a of undeveloped land throughout Mid early in 1996 because he is con referendum, Mr. Vemola said. opers, is important to future county . trust fund for preservation of open nuts, but this can be good for them,” dlesex County. cerned that the large voter turnout he said. “With so many people com and municipal tax rates, he said., . space and farmland is encouraging to While the subTCOmmittee has not The county question was approv generated by the presidential election plaining about things like Route 92 “Every time a house is built in township officials. yet decided on an amount, “it would ed 56,454-37,920, with South Bruns in November could work against the be a very small percentage, a half- coming in the township, this gives this county or this municipality, this ; That’s because they plan to ask wick residents backing it referendum. cent or a penny,” he said. “Tlie pur the people the money and the flexi- county loses money” because of the ; South Brunswick voters to create a 2,470-1,218. “You’re going to have people out pose of the fund is not to grab a lot of biljtjK'fo l^eep the township the way cost of providing services, such as ; similar fund next year. “It’s an indicator,’’ said Denise to vote who only vote once every money right away but to build it up.” they want. They can control the schools, he said. “You’re better off four years,” he said. “Half may not township. We’d have leverage our buying the land and leaving it fallow King-Stovall, director of Recreation/ Mr. Vemola said if the committee I Officials from the township selves.” than putting up a house. Also, it gives [Recreation/Community Affairs De- Community Affairs. “I think people even hit the proposition. The impor passes a resolution approving the re tant thing for us is to sell this thing. I people (recreational) places to go.” jpartment recently announced plans to are very interested in seeing the qual ferendum question early in January, That leverage could include bid think the people who voted for it this seek approval of a township open ity of life maintained and open space the iiieasure could be ready for either ding on available properties, he said. The township tmst fund would al year realize what it means. The idea space tfiist fund, that would raise is important. As shown in the other the primary ballot or a special elec-; low it to cut the extensive red tape is to educate the public on this issue. “If you have a local farmer who money through taxes to purchase un municipalities and counties that have tion earlier in 19961 and restrictions the township must 1 hope they know enough to not just wants to retire and a developer is developed land in South Brunswick. passed this, I feel the voters are apt to abide by when applying for county, puU ‘No.’” Assistant Township Attorney Do making an offer, the township would state or federal money to purchase vote in favor of it.” also be able to make an offer with The department is working in Last month, Mr. Vemola created ris McNeil said the open space refer open space, Mr. Vemola said. John Vemola, chairman of the endum would be non-binding, mean this, trust fund,” Mr. Vemola said. conjunction with members of the a special open space sub-committee Mr. Vemola said a tmst fund Recreation Advisory Board, said sev ing no matter how the vote comes out “Now we could bid along with the Recreation/Community Affairs Advi of the recreation board. Members so could be used to purchase land out eral municipalities created trust funds developer to buy open space.” sory Board to place a non-binding far include himself, Arthur Robinson, the Township Committee can ulti right or to match other funds when when a new state law gave them municipal referendum on the ballot Angelo Franchette, Jane Snyder, Vin mately do what ever it wants. Those open tracts of land would applying for state or county money. power to do so. jby next November. cent Delucia and Barbara McWil “It’ll really be a poll; it’s non be developed both for active recrea < In the long ran, a local trust fund The referendum would be similar . .“We’d like to go that route,” he liams, he said. binding,” Ms. McNeil said. “It’s just tion, such as ball fields, and passive could reduce debt costs because now, recreation, such as walking trails, us |to the county question, which asked said. The board would like to appoint a to get an opinion, to see which way when the township wants a piece of ing money from the fund, he said. [voters to allow the county to raise Ms. King-Stovall said area mu senior citizen representative to the the wind is blowing. They could go open land, it has to issue bonds to [taxes by no more than 1 cent per nicipalities, including North Bruns sub-committee, as well as a represen ahead with it regardless of the vote.” “Even if we just use it as a land pay for it and eventually repay the [$1Q0 of assessed value for the acqui wick and East Windsor, have passed tative from local Scout groups and The main task of the open, space bank and don’t develop it right away. bondholder with interest, he said. Train. JContinued from Page 1A Barbara Wright and Paul Kramer, who represent southern Middlesex iplace so ill-suited to accept it,” said County, the Middlesex County Free .'Committeeman Ted Van Hessen. holders and the Monroe Township school board. Monroe Council President John 'Riggs said he hopes a decision is According to Mr. Miller, the pro made soon. cess of maldng a decision in the Monmouth-Ocean-Middlesex study I “It’s like a big anvil hanging over has been a time-consuming one. our head,” he said. “I guess ^ J Tran sit) is going to keep at it until they “It’s such a detailed report, with a get want they want to hear.” discussion of a number of different possibilities,” he said. However* Councilman Irwin Na- litt disagreed. Mr. Miller said NJ Transit is tak ing local reaction into consideration C? “I don’t care if they postpone the while making its final decision about m damn thing for, five years. It which option to adopt. -S' shouldn’t be built,” he said. “It’s ab- ;surd to spend a quarter million dol Monroe officials are continuing lars on something no one is going to to support the bus option. Council- iuse.” woman Leonora Farber said that she doesn’t believe that the park and ride thinking An earlier NJ Transit study found that opened this week at Route 130 that the commuter line woidd take and Friendship Road will serve many ‘about 1,100 cars off of the road. township residents, and that addition i Jamesburg resident Patrick Harri- al public transportation is still ■ty, who along with his wife, Kelly, needed. M ake A Wish Come Tlrue. collected more than 500 signatures of “Certainly, (the park and ride) is .people who oppose the line said “it not one of the ways to enhance bus Iwould be nice to know” which way You can light up the life of a seriously III child this holiday season and make their special service for Monroe,” Ms. Farber said. ■NJ Transit is leaning. wish come true by giving a donation to the Make-A-Wish Foundation of New Jersey. I “That would alleviate a big head Mr. Harrity said the park and ride And when you give a child a chance at their dream, Quaker Bridge Mall will enter ache,” he said. • is at a good location, off a major highway and near the turnpike, and is you for a chance to make your holiday dreams come true. According to Mr. Miller, NJ a great idea, but he said he hopes it Transit officials are still in the pro wUl be expanded to include transpor cess of pooling information obtained tation to other train stations in the i S t p r i Z G - $1,500,in Quaker Bridge Mail jirom public meetings, technical advi- area, such as New Brunswick. gift certificates, jsors, and a citizen’s advisory com- imittee. Mr. Nallit said, “Somehow, some way, this township has to make itself 2ndl 'priZG - $500 in Quaker Bridge Mall Opposition to the rail line propos h e ^ to NJ Transit, to the governor, gift certificates. al has dso been heard from state Sen. and everyone else Aat Monroe resi ;Paul Inverse and Assembly members dents do not want this line.” 3rd prize - A video camera and recorder courtesy of Sears at Committee asks developer Quaker Bridge Mall. input on new site bond law Ticket sales The Township Committee Tues struction begins after final site plan begin November 11th. day tabled an ordinance that would approvals are granted. However, Drawing Date: require developers to submit both a many developers who only have pre plan and a cash bond to provide for liminary approval for a project start December 16, 1995 at 3 PM. ■work site restoration if the developer site work and there is no way to Get full details at our ■abandqns the project before posting a make those developers finish the ■performance guarantee. Customer Service Center. work so that is does not pose a haz i The public hearing on the ordi ard. nance has been rescheduled for Dec. Plus, we'll donate $1.00 for 119 at 8 p.m. in the Municipal Build- Under the ordinance, if a devel jing. oper were to begin site work, such as every photo taken with Santa I Committee members said they disturbing the soil on a site, and then to the Make-A-Wish [wanted more time to solicit reaction abandoned the project without finish Foundation of |to the ordinance from developers ing, the bond would be used to re / K |who might be affected. store the site, ensure the stability of New Jersey, i. I I A regular performance guarantee neighboring properties and clean up jis requir^ to be posted before con debris. And stop by Sears at Quaker Bridge Mail and ■purchase a beautiful star Elegant. Professional. Perfect. ornament for $4.99, $.50 will be donated to the Make-A-Wish Foundation for every ornament purchased before Christmas. 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Vogel, Controder EDITORIAL The shell game Whitman administration plays tax politics with school reform The Whitman administration is about to try a little political sleight-of-hand that will reach out and touch your children’s future. Rather than end the educational apartheid that has plagued the state for decades, the state Department of Education’s re cent proposal for school funding reform would dull the sheen from effective schools while doing little to improve conditions staff photo by John Keating in the state’s poorer districts. Hidden treasures The department late last month announced wide-ranging reforms of the state’s school system, designed to address a Laura Sears, 5, and her sister Emily, 3, of Kendall Park rummage through a box of toys at the Community Presbyterian Church of state Supreme Court mandate to end disparities in spending be Sand Hills annual Mission sale last month, in search of the perfect find. tween wealthy and poor school districts. The court, in several decisions over the past two decades, determined that the state’s method of funding education had created two separate and unequal school systems and it ordered LETTERS the state to plug the funding gap or risk having the court im demned by all of us. It is simple unacceptable, es Let’s cool off pose its own funding plan by 1998. Voters, declare pecially from a public official who is supposed to That was easier said than done. The Floriq administration your Independence! be a role model for our young people. at Crossroads gave it a half-hearted try with its Quality Education Act, which To the editor; I have lived in Kendall Park for almost 39 To the editor; redistributed state aid from wealthy to poor districts. But be years. I was a member of the South Brunswick cause the plan was accompanied by large state income and South Brunswick needs an option — a South Board of Education during Dr. Kimple’s time and Do you think Crossroads School has air sales tax increases, it was greeted with massive protests and ul Brunswick Independent Party! I had the privilege of working with him on the conditioning? Think again! Crossroads School timately helped lead to Jim Florio’s defeat in 1993, Nov. 7’s elections confirm more than ever be imaginative Horizons for Youth program. I know does not have air conditioning, and I think that The Whitman administration is taking a different approach, fore that the time is now for South Brunswick what Dr. Kimple has contributed to the develop it should. one based on the politics of taxation, rather than on effective Township to have an independent party of the ma ment of this community. The excellent school ' Crossroads School should have air condi jority. After listening to the typical pompous system he helped to build is something of which tioning because the students will pay more at educational principles. name-calling rhetoric of the Democrats and Re Rather than revamp the state’s funding apparatus, the all of us cin be prou^. Its outetanding reputation tention in class, and more students wouldn’t be publicans, we should all realize that we need ai continues to attract young families to our town absent all the time because of high tempera Whitman Administration has proposed to micromanage the option. We need a candidate that represents the\ ship. Instead of insulting Dr. Kimple, Mr. Hoff- tures. Teachers and students will most likely be state’s schools. It has created models of efficient schools -— independent majority of South Brunswick voters, should be thanking him for Ms gargantuan more comfortable and healthier. If Crossroads based on the size of student population, number of teachers an independent candidate that can win an election CMtributions to our community. get air conditioning, we will be able to have because his or her platform is in the best interest and staff, the amount of special education students — and This is not the first time Mr. Hoffman has re more summer programs, and when the eighth- plans to fix spending at levels based upon on those models. of South Brunswick’s citizens, not what is in the graders have graduation ceremonies indoors, best interest of the Democratic or Republican Par vealed his impudent disdain for basic democratic And it proposes to determine what subjects and materials a dis principles and plain old-fashioned good maimers. parents will not get sick when they are sitting in ty agenda. the bleachers indoors. trict will need to provide students with a constitutionally man Middlesex County residents voted a straight At numerous township committee meetings, many dated “through and efficient education.” Democratic Party ticket because they had no op of us have been offended — time and time again I think Crossroads School should have air The state then would determine how much each district can tion, or, even worse, they didn’t vote at all. — by his abusive treatment of ordinary citizens. conditioning installed, and maybe teachers and afford to spend, and cover the difference. In South Brunswick, Ed Luciano ran a cam His latest tantrum is more than politically in students will not get sick and be out for long Districts no longer would have to ask voters to approve paign of enthusiasm and expressed a desire to do correct. It is politically insane. periods of time. school budgets, unless the districts requested additional money the job. Larry Gildenberg showed little enthusi Jim Breetveld If you agree with me that Crossroads asm for the position and his campaign expressed a Kendall Park School should have air conditioning, write a for programs or equipment not deemed essential by the state. letter to this paper. Districts with schools that do not resemble the state mod take-it-or-leave-it bland attitude. We need candidates that want to serve their els, or that place a heavy emphasis on innovation or oh extra We need some air JoeM auro community without regard to self-serving needs Crossroads School student curricular activities, could find themselves scrambling to plug of the Democratic and Republican parties. at Crossroads School a state-created funding gap. If 50 percent of South Brunswick voters hdd Districts such as South Brunswick could be forced to aban an independent candidate, ah independent option To the editor: don innovative programs or go to the voters in an effort to save that was pro-center majority, that candidate would Can you imagine sitting in a place for seven win by a landslide! LETTER POLICY them. hours a day without having any air conditioning? — II I - — ,1111 ill, II I And, if districts convince their voters to approve additional The time is now for a new South Brunswick I think we need to get air conditioning at Cross spending, that would continue to foster a two-tiered education Independent Party, so the majority of voters will roads School. We encourage our readers to write letters have a true independent option on Election Day The school needs air conditioning because it to the editor.,' Letters should be typed and al system, because only more affluent districts would have the and' get out to vote, otherwise, we will have to gets really hot in the spring or when the students signed, and shbhld include the writer’s ad resources to support supposed luxuries. And it would mean continue to listen to more pompous, righteous dress and daytime telephone munber. higher and higher property taxes. rhetoric that has caused most voters to not vote at come back from gym. Students work better in cool rooms because they can relax while they’re It is our policy to print the name and That appears to be what will happen in South Brunswick, all! doing their work. If you’re in a hot room all day town of the letter writer. The telephone whose facilities are oldtfr and smaller and who, according to Al Breese long, everyday, you can get sick from dehydra number is for purposes of confirmation only the state, has an excessive number of students in special educa Kendall Park tion. If the school had air conditioning, we could and will not be published. tion programs. do summer programs like summer camp where We reserve the rightto edit letters and to School board president John Wolf hit the nail on the head limit length.and frequency. Mayor’sIV rude behavior there would be outside activities and then campers last week when he described the state’s plan as “not very real could come into a nice cool building. MailTetters to Helene Ragovin, manag istic.” an Insult to citizens ing editor. The Central Post, P.O. Box 309, I think Crossroads School needs air condition Dayton, N.J. 08810. Letters also may be “It assumes schools should be certain sizes, but it disre To the editor ing because most students work better in cooler faxed to (908) 329-9286, or delivered to our gards the size of the school building,” he said. “What are we temperatures. If you agree with me, you can help office, 397 Ridge Road, Dayton Professional Doug Hoffman owes the citizens of South by writing letters to the editor and anyone else supposed to do? Knock down the building? The plan may not Brunswick, an apology after his abrasively rude Center, Dayton. who you diink cares. be, very practical and does not account for differences in school behavior at the Nov. 21 township committee Letters must be' received by noon on districts and children.” meeting. But, first, he must apologize to Ralph Jennifer Rosenthal Monday to appear in the following Thurs The state appears to disagree. and Dora McIIvaine.— and to Dr. James Kimple. Crossroads School student day’s edition. Education Commissioner Leo Klagholz, the governor’s Hoffman’s insensitive outburst must be con surrogate in the Education Department, defends die reforms, saying they would result in cheaper and more effective school ing for the state’s students. And he says they represent the best way to meet the court mandate. CAPITOL NEWS AND COMMENT He’s wrong. It is time for the state to realize that the only way it can end its unequal educational set-up is to end its reli The following items are taken from reports fund which the DEP may use to pay for weU clo It would prevent attorneys and medical pro issued recently by legislators representing Cen sures. Revenues for the fund would come firom fession's from soliciting business from accident ance on property taxes as a way of funding education. It is an tral Jersey communities and other items of politi recoveries and penalties. or disaster victims for 31 days after the incident. unfair and illogical way to support the education of our future cal concern. “ The bill provides that an owner of a well is The measure would bar attorneys and medical generations. responsible to have it sealed, not only when it is professionals from entering into an agreement The property tax, because it is based on what people own Well drilling revisions abandoned, but also when it poses an environ with a third party to solicit business ft-om acci rather than on what they earn, unfairly penalizes schools and mental or health threat,’’ Mr. Warsh said. “This is dent and disaster victims. students in urban areas where property values, especially for Legislation sponsored by Assemblyman Jeff a pollution prevention type bill because contami “We need tough laws to protect innocent ac cident and disaster victims from being taken ad commercial property, have fallen and the tax base has eroded. Warsh which would revise laws on well drilling, nants could wind up in wells that are not sealed construction, and sealing was released 8-2-1 by and possibly contaminate the surrounding vantage of by ambulance-chasing doctors and This means raising the lion’s share of school funding from the Assembly Appropriations Committee on groundwater.” lawyers,” said Mr. Doria. “The trauma of a car residents with limited resources, especially senior citizens on Nov. 28. Without this bill, the DEP does not have the accident or a house fire should not be exacerbat fixed incomes, many of whom have older houses with higher The bill, A-1692, also revises licensing of authority to order wells, while no longer in use, ed by lawyers and medical professionals who are tax assessments. well drillers and pump installers, and establishes to be sealed. looking to make a quick buck.” The only answer is the income tax. a well sealing fund. The bill will now move on to the full Assem Under the measure, lawyers and medical pro Unfortunately, it’s a politically unpopular alternative. With The revised laws would include expanding bly for consideration. fessionals who attempt to receive paid referrals and clarifying the authority of the Department of from a third party would be guilty of a fourth-de Christie Whitman determined to live up to her quick-fix, tax- □ □ □ gree crime. Lawyers and medical professionals cut promises — regardless of the long-term consequences — Environment Protection (DEP) to regulate well who solicit themselves in cases that involve vic drilling and well pumping installation. the quest for equal educational opportunity has been put on the Victim protection tims of accidents or disasters within 31 days of Mr. Warsh, R-Middlesex, said the legislation the incident would also be guilty of a fourth-de back burner as the governor and her cabinet search for ways to also would expand the DEP’s authority to.order appease the court, yet shift the costs — and the responsibility Legislation that would protect accident and gree crime. A fourth-degree crime carries up to the sealing of an abandoned borehole or well if a disaster victims from unwanted solicitation by al8-month prison term and a fine of up to — elsewhere. threat to groundwater or public .health exists. The lawyers and medical professionals was approved $7,500. Until someone is willing to exhibit the political backbone DEP would have the authority to hold the drilling by the Assembly Judiciary, Law and Public Safe Mr. Doria’s measure was prompted by a myr to dismantle a system that isn’t working and re-invent one that contractor liable for borehole or well closures in ty Committee on Nov. 21. iad of solicitation by lawyers and medical profes does, the “savage inequalities” that exist within the state’s certain situations, and to seal a well and recover Assembly Democratic Leader Joseph V. Do- sionals shortly after the massive pipeline explo school system will continue. And the children of South Bruns treble damages where necessary. ria Jr. (D-Hudson) is the sponsor of the measure sion on March 23, 1994, at the Durham Woods wick — and the rest of the state — will be none the better off. The legislation would establish a well closure (A-3I22). Complex in Edison. I 1 nursday, December 7,1995 The Central Post 9A Scrooge. Continued from Page 1A Brunswick. Her youngest son, Scott, Arid members of the cast said all If you go plays the role of Tiny Tim and her the little things seem to be coming to- ups and kids,’but i^has been a fun ex- .daygbXer, akgnamed C^^ .gethcr.just.inJime______periericT"f^fifng~my‘bfbtHers and -Event:-A Christmas Carol----- Belinda Crachit. When and where: Tonight sisters and my Mom and Dad what I For instance South Brunswick (Thursday), Friday and Sat The father of the Crachit family residents Mike Carlucci, who owns a know,” Crossroads seventh grader is played by South Brunswick resi Dale Marcelle Jr. said. urday at 7:30 p.m. at the lighting business, volunteered to do South Brunswick Senior dent John Slover. Although Mr. Slov- lighting for the production only a Dale has appeared in several oth Center. er hasn’t acted in about 12 years, he week before opening night. He even er plays including “Annie” at the Presented by: The First said he is enjoying the experience donated his own follow spot-light to State Theater and two productions at Time Players — South immensely. be used in the show. South Brunswick High School.. Brunswick’s first theater “'The people have all been great. It is a lot of work, but we hope it is “I decided to do it after talking to In addition to playing Peter Cra- Company. Tickets: $3 for adults, $2 for working. I feel blessed to have met John and seeing the play “Scrooge” chit and an errand boy. Dale is in students and senior citi everybody here. They are a great on Broadway last year,” he said. charge of sound and sound effects for zens. group of people,” he said. the First Time Players. For more Information: ■ Some members of the cast even Mr. Slover’s son, Sean, plays the wondered if there is a higher power “I like being able to get in front phone (908) 329-4000 ext. partofYoung Scrooge. of other people and having the at work behind the success of the 671. “I thought it would be a nice play and its cast. chance to be an actor some day,” Christmassy thing to do with my son. Dale smd. rience because we have some people I thought it would be nice to be in it “We have just enough to pull this Photo by Don Wagner Ss mother Charlotte said she who have never done this before and for the holidays,” Mr. Slover said. off. It was like people were meant for these roles,” Mr. Slover said. j Teacher Debbie Gaynor takes the\dancer8 through their moves int to the audition because Dale some who are quite experienced. Ev Sean, 7, shares his,father’s enthu I during a rehearsal for the “Nutcracke was interested in the play, but once erybody has chipped in. It is not like siasm. The First Time Players will pres she got there her other children want a dictatorship. Everybody gives feed “I’m excited. When I acted in ent “A Christmas Carol” on Dec. 8, ed to, join in. Before she knew it both back and we work at it,” she said. front of my class I wasn’t nervous. I 9, 10 at the South Brunswick Senior B allet sheand her husband had been cast in Ms. Marcelle said she thinks the like being on stage and saying tny Center. Tickets are $3 for adults and the play as well. First Time Players will be a great re lines,” he said. “It is pretty fun hang $2 for children and senior citizens. ' Continued from Page 1A “It has been a real growing expe- source for the children of South ing out with my Dad too.” Curtain is at 7:30 p.m. . ! High School and Dec. 16 and 17 at If you go ... i the Dreyfuss Theater at Fairleigh Event: The Nutcracker 1 Dickinson University in Madison. When and where: Dec. 9 at 1 and 5 p.m. at East Bruns I One of the dancers, Susie Paulson . wick High School; Dec. 16 ; of East Brunswick, summarized the and 17 at 1 and 5 p.rri. at • play, which has become a Gnistmas the Dreyfuss Theater, Fair ; classic. leigh Dickinson University ; “It’s about a girl named Clara at in Madison. : Christmastime and her godfather is Presented by: New Jersey : very dear to her,” she said. “He gives Dance Theater Ensemble ;her a nutcracker for Christmas and with dancers from the North : :that night she has a dream about a Brunswick School of the . ; battle between mice and toy soldiers. Arts. Tickets: $15 for adults, $12 ! “The Nutcracker saves Clara and for students and senior citi : brings her to Candyland where she’s zens and $10 for groups of treated like a princess. In the finale, 25 dr more for ttie East ' all of the characters wave good-bye Brunswick shows; $20 for : to her.” adults and $15 for seniors, children and groups for the It is the second year that Jessica Dreyfuss Theater shows, Batten has played the role of Clara tickets are by reservation ;and the third year she has partici- only. ; pated in the ensemble’.s production of To order: phone (908) ; the ballet. 422-8345 for the East > Brunswick shows or (201) thinking “I saw the New York City ballet ; perform the ’Nutcracker’ when I was 593-8620 for the shows in 8 and that made me know that Clara Madison. Iwas the part I wanted to play,” Jessi- ica said at a rehearsal last week. dancing for the past nine years and is . '“You’re not only dancing; you’re act- one of the youngest in the produc lingaswell.” tion. The Edison resident, who wants One of her favorite parts of the to be a professional ballet dancer, is (performance is her “pas de deux” or playing a soldier, an angel and a bon We’re cooking duet, with Eli Lazar, a professional bon. dancer of the New Jersey Ballet, she “It’s fun to learn new dances I Join Mrs. Glaus and The Great American (said. She also enjoys a solo she has didn’t know,” Jenelle said. “My fa ‘ after she first gets the nutcracker. Cookie Co. to create one. of the world’s biggest vorite parts are the dolls, snow, and “That’s when the Christmas tree the Mars man.” cookies (420 sq. feet) to help raise money for the lights up and starts to ^ w and Clara Make-A-Wish Foundation of New Jersey. igets another solo,” Jessica said. Susie Paulson,, 12, of East Bruns-., wick is enjoying her fourth year per We hope you’ll be a paij of.the fun! ; The young, dancers have been forming in the “Nutcracker.” practicing about 20 hours per week, including weekends, since Septem- “I play a party girl, a Chinese girl The giant cookie will be on and garland,” Susie said of her parts ;ber, which sometimes cuts into time display in the Lord & Taylor Court, ;for homework. in the show. “I like Clara’s pas de deux because it has a lot of graceful Saturday December 9th “Sometimes I get behind on lifts and I like snow because it’s all homework when I’m practicing so on pointe for older girls. I’d like to from 10 am to 12 noon. much,” said Jessica, who is in sev do Aat part someday.” The cookie will be cut at 12 noon enth grade. “My teacher understands by Mrs. Glaus and friends. and sometimes she gives me a little Marcella Rios, 17, plays the har break.” lequin, a Spanish girl, snow and is a Pieces of the cookie will be soloist in the Rose Waltz. Samantha Brewer, 12, of South sold to help raise money for the Brunswick, said it is her second year Gillian Jabin, 17, plays the role of Make-A-Wlsh Foundation. performing in the “Nutcracker,” She Major Domo, snow and Ae mother. Then at 1 pm, join is playing the parts of garland, a par- Sarah Paulson, IS, is a large [ ty boy and a Chineseperson. mouse, a cook, a Russian woman and Mrs. Claus in Center “I like the hustle and bustle of it,” a maid throughout the show. Court for an Samantha said. “I just like everything Mothers of the dancers who are hour of story / — about dancing so I love being in this participating talked about their expe ■show.” telling and I | t riences with their daughters as part of ; Samantha said she likes staying the “Nutcracker” ballet. sing-a-longs. ' jin hotels with fellow dancers when “It’s a lot of her time and it’s a lot Don’t miss it! Jthc group performs at Fairleigh Dick- of my time,” Claire Soto, who lives jinson and experiencing the late-night on Princess Drive in North Bruns pillow fights. t ■ wick, said. “(Teresa) is really serious ; Tracy Javerbaum, 12, of South about dancing and it’s all worth it ^Brunswick, also is performing for her when you see the production. It [second year in the “Nutcracker” and brings tears to your eyes.” playing the roles of a soldier and a Kendall Paric resident Linda Jav Jjon-bon. erbaum said young dancers need to I ! “You meet a lot of people. I’ve be very dedicated. lihet a lot of dancers who are my “It’s a commitment for the girls,” [friends now,” Tracy said.” My favor she said. “The show is absolutely ite part of the show is the snowflake beautiful. I could watch it over and Iriance with the older girls because over again. It’s a beautiful produc [■they’re really good.” tion.” ': North Brunswick resident School of the Arts Business Di 'Theresa Soto, 12, said she is excited rector Nancy Paulson said students [;about dancing as a bon-bon and a sol from 20 ballet schools audition for dier for her first, year in the “Nut- the company and she thinks The Jcracker.” School of the Arts, located in the : “I really like the “Nutcracker^’ be- Hidden Lake town center, is lucky to ' .[cause it’s a great opportunity to see have so many students participating. ( 'other dancers dance,” Theresa said. “This school is extremely involv ”I learn from other people. Every day ed and the girls woric very hard,” Ms. 1 learn something from a friend.” Paulson said. Theresa said her favorite scene in The School of the Arts became Quaker the play comes in the first act, when involved with the the "Nutcracker” the older dancers play dolls who dance with the toy soldiers. She said because school owner Diane Rice she eventually would like to play one was a dancer in the state ballet com pany’s production of the “Nutcrack of those parts. Bridge er” when she was a child. Kirsten Hofmann, 15, of North Brunswick also is dancing in the The New Jersey Dance Theater “Nutcracker” for the first time. Ensemble, formerly known as the New Jersey Danrie Theater Ballet “I’m a big mouse and a bon-bon Company, was established in 1969 and I understudy for soldiers and an and is under the artistic direction of gels,” Kirsten said, adding that she Nancy Irirano. likes the battle scene and hopes even tually to be a doll or a toy soldier. The group has traveled to Russia [“The other dancers are really friend as part of a cultural exchange pro Route 1 and Quakerdndge Road de-tween Princeton and Trenton. JCPenney. Maoy's. Lord & Taylor. Sears, and over 130 stores and services. ly. It’s a good opportunity to work gram with Russian and American stu Mall hours: Monday througli Saturday 10 AM to 9 30 PM: Sunday 11 AM to 6 PM. Extended Holiday Hours begin November 24th. witli professional dancers.” dents. In 1992, 50 Russian dancers Developed and managed by Kravco Company^ studied ballet and collaborative per Jenelle Gaynor, 10, has been formances of the “Nutcracker.” : 10A The Central Post Thursday, December 7,1995 PUBLIC NOTICES Parties negotiating in Princeton Walk lawsuit T u. NOTICE TO BIDDERS LEGAL NOTICE The Township of South Brunswick invites soalod bids for- Btd No. (torn TAKE NOTICE THAT at a reg By Frances Sexauer of the negotiations “until there’s a In the suit, the association is ular mooting held on 11/29/95. the his decision “by the consent of all 95-43 Granular Activated Carbon South Brunswick Township Plan . Staff Writer parties,” David Sager, aUomey for signed document.” seeking to prevent Trap Rock quarry Bids Py Township Administrator at the ning Board took the following ac> Munlctpat Building, Ridge Road. Monmouth Junction, New Jorsov on ..tlic homeowners association, said...._..- . trucks,from,using.Route,522 through. - - Monday,- Docambor lB r l995 a|-10:00-AM pfov,iilmq-|imo: 'AII bids niusl .-Donsi-APPROVED—- Minutes -of * -““ Township Attorney Joseph Bene- " bo addressed and delivered to the Purchasing Agent on or bv the 10/25/95 regular meeting; * ' ~K superior court judge has grant ADOPTED - Resolution for Ex- Tlie lawsuit, filed in December the development and to stop Toll designated hour. ' ed the parties involved in a lawsuit diet did say tliat the only way the Spocifiratlons may be obtained from the Townships Finance Office bv ocullvo Session 11/29/95; DIS 1994, by the association, names as township would agree to a settlement Bros, and K. Hovnanian from mov calling 908-329-4000 ext. 398. CUSSED • Ordinance Referrals • over development approvals for ing ahead with their plans to build shallbe enclosed in a sealed envelope addressed to the Purchas- #36-95 and #37-95 - RezonIng defendants the township Planning was if a condition was made that ing Agent, Township of South Brunswick. Municipal Building. P.O. Box several properllos in Block 96 (Lit Princeton Walk another extension so more units in Princeton Walk. 190, Monmouth Junction. Now Jersey 08852. The contract number and tle Rocky Hill area) from R-3 to Board, mayor and Township Com ANJ Properties, a subsidiary of Ma R-2; DISCUSSED - Master Plan - they can continue ongoing negotia name must be printed on the face of the envelope., mittee, Toll Brothers Inc., K. Hovna- trix Development Group Inc. and the 7110 legal action oame in response Bids shall be made upon the Sfandard Proposal Form. Any bid Circulatfon Element Re- tions that may lead to an out-of-court guarantee required will be so specified in the bid documents for that item. visfon/Culvor Road to Ridge Road nian Cos. of Central Jersey Inc., current owner of the undeveloped to a Planning Board vote jn Novem Attention Is called to the Federal requirements regarding employment Extension; CARRIED TO 12/20/95 settlement. ber 1994 giving final approval for non-discrimination and safety and wage rates. - SO 1056B • Matzel & Mumford United Jersey Bank, ANJ Properties portions of Princeton Walk, agreed to r- comply wifn the requirements of P.U. 1975, (HEATHER KNOLLS EST), Block three new sections of the develop C.127 (N.J.A.C; 17:27). 53, Lot 1 - Perrlne Road at Town Judge Joseph Messina on Nov. 30 and Trap Rock Industries. let the township enforce Title 39 traf Donato Niemao ship Line, application for amended postponed until Dec. 13 issuing his ment that would permit building 308 preliminary major subdivision and Those involved in the case this fic regulations on the road. C P -12-7-95 It Township Administrator bulk variance, design exceptions own order on the case for two more units on 97 acres. Foe: $14.26 and submittal waivers to create 40 week declined comment on the status Currently there are no Title 39 The association objected to the single family, dwelling lots, one weeks to give the numerous parties of the negotiations. regulations on that portion of Route pump station lot, and two open more time to reach a settlement. new developers’ plans, saying they space tots utilizing a cluster option 522, such as an enforceable speed LEGAL NOTICE The Central Post on a 43.44 acre tract in tho R-2 “I can say they’re ongoing,” Mr. deviate substantially from the prelim TAKE NOTICE THAT at its reg Take notice that W. D. Flanders Zone. The original preliminary ap The prerogative writ case brought Sager said. “We’re only one party, so limit, which is an unsafe condition, inary approvals. ular meeting held on 11/30 95. the has applied to the BOARD OF plication was approved by the South Brunswick Township Zoning ADJUSTMENT of tho Township of Plannifig Board on April 4. 1988 by the Wnceton Walk Homeowners I can’t appraise the status. The parties Mr. Benedict said. Under the lawsuit, the association Board of Adjustment took the for- South Brunswick for approval of (SD1056); and S 0 1183 • Matzel & Association already has been post fowing actions. APPROVED - BULK VARIANCES for two devia Mumford (HEATHER KNOLLS are continuing to work together. Steve Taylor, president of the is asking that the matter be sent back minutes of 10/19/95 regular meet tions from section 175-79.E. (2) for WEST), Block 79, Lot 5 - Porrine poned several times since its original We’re still trying.” ing; ADOPTED - resolutions for constructing a detached one car Road at Ridge Road, application homeowners association, agreed that to the Planning Board and that the Case #95-15 • Jilco Equipment garage, five feet into the 10 foot lor preliminary major subdivision hearing date of Oct. 16 to give more Herb Nudell, vice-president of Title 39 is a priority and said it would developers be required to start over Leasing Company, Inc.. Case side yard setback, and a gazebo, with submittal waivere and design time for negotiations. #95-23 ‘ Handex of New Jersey tour and one half (eat Into tho 10 exceptions to create 51 sin^e the homeowners association, said he also have to be a condition for the as the entire process of obtaining build and Case #95-25 - Christopher foot side yard setback on land family lots and five open space lots Burka; CARRIED TO 12/7/95 - shown as Block 15, Lot 2.11, on utilizing the cluster option, on a The judge postponed rendering did not want to characterize the mood sociation to agree to a settlement. ing permission. Case #95-19 • Anthony Baleslrieri. tho South Brunswick tax map. Said 50.2 acre tract in the OCH/R-2 Block 40. Lot 6.01, 29 Old Ridge property is commonly known os zona; APPROVED • PBR 653 • Road, applicalion.for use variance, 272 Georges Road, Dayto Forsgale Industrial Complex. Block subdivision waivers and bulk A hearing on said applicatipn will 10.01. Lot 14.01 • Stults Road (a" variances to continue a landscap be held b;7 the BOARD OF AO* Cranbury - South River Road; ap ing and excavation business on a JUSTMEh T on December 21. plication for preliminary and final Road. 0.7l acre lot located in an RR 1995 at 8:00 PM in the municipal site plan with variance, exception Zone; APPROVED Case #95-27 • building. Monmouth Junction and deferral to construct a 64.325 Stefania Benonte. Block 10. Lot Road, Monmouth Junction. New square foot warehouse/office build Continued from Page 1A Mr. Sager said the judge’s ruling Mr. Sager said this week. The associ Residents of New Road, Ray 13.01, 12 Stults Road, application Jersey, at which time any ing, and related site improvements, for bulk variance from front yard interested person may be heard on a 4.66 acre site in the 1-3 leaves a lot to be desired,. The asso ation’s engineer recently concluded mond Road, and Ridge Road have in setback requirements to construct concerning said application. district; RECOMMENDED TO recent months complained of an in • an entrance canopy addition to an A copy of the proposed plans are TOWNSHIP COMMITTEE • Or cems of the residents there,” Mayor ciation had tried to block the re that the physical condition of the existing Industrial building located on file In the office of the above dinances - #92-95, #93-95 AND Douglas Hoffman said. “I think Title opening of Route 522 until the entire road remains unsafe — particularly crease in traffic, particularly truck on a 12 acre lot in an 1-3 Zone; Board for public inspection during #94-95; AQENDiZED FOR APPROVED - Case #95-30 • normal business hours. 12/6/95 • Discussion of Land Use 39 would be preferable.” length of the highway through the de the middle part that was clpsed. They traffic, on narrow roads in their com Charles R. Conrady, Block 1, Lot CP: 12-7-95 It Regulatory Reform Act. 6.04, 57 Orchard Side Driven ap Fee: $8.99 Dorothy J. Fee, Secretary “He ruled on the issue of mainte velopment was completely finished said it’s not safe for through traffic.” munities as a result of Route 522 be plication for bulk variance to con Planning Board nance and said United Jersey Bank ing barricaded. struct second-story addition to CP: 12*7-95 It with a top coat. Both Mr. Sager and Mr. Nudell single-famMy dwelling in the Fee: $18J29 had a maintenance obligation,” asso side-yard setback area located on The Annual Meeting of Floral! declined to comment on whether or This week New Road resident a 1.05 acre lot in an RR Zone. Park Cemetery Corporation aJk/a ciation attorney David Sager said of “Obviously we think the road still Dorothy J. Fee. Secretary Degal Yehudo Cemetery Associa not the association plans to appeal Phyllis Douglas said the judge’s deci Zoning Board tion, Washington Cemetery Man the judge’s decision. “He did not hear needs work and is still not safe, par the judi^’i decision. sion was “a fair way to do it. CP: 12-7-96 It agement Corporation and Oaklawn NOTICE OF: arguments on it. He said he wouldn’t ticularly in light of the fact that there Fee: $12.54 Memorial Park Cemetery Associa FRIENDSHIP ROAD WATER tion will be held on Thursday. UNE ASSESSMENT HEARING hear any more arguments on it.” are no speed limits or traffic signals,” While residents of Princeton “I’m just happy the road was January 18.1996, at 12:00 P.M. at TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: NOTICE OF CONTRACTS the principal place of business of TAKE NOTICE, that the Friend Walk were upset with the reopening opened and it seems to me I see less AWARDED the Organizations at 104 Deans ship Road Water Line Assessment of Route 522, another segment of the trucks going down the road,” she The Township Committee of Rhode Hal! Road. Monmouth Junc Committee will hold a public hear South Brunswick has awarded a tion, New Jersey for the election of ing on December 18, 1995. Said township was relieved. said. “It eases my mind.” contract without competitive bid Trustees and the transaction of meeting will commence at 7:00 ding as a professional service such business as may properly p.m. The meeting will be held in the •NODOWN PAYMENT pursuant to N.J.S.A. come before said meeting. Main Meeting Room In the South 40A:11-5(1)(a). This contract and Nason Gordon, President Brunswick Township Municipal the resolution' authorizing it are Oaklawn Memorial Park - Building, Municipal Complex, Mon • NO MONTHLY PAYMENTS REQUIRED available for public .inspection In Cemetery Association mouth Junction, New Jersey, Computer coordinator appointed the office of the Municipal Clerk. Edmund Berkowitz, President Re: Friendship Road Water Una Awarded to: Richard Bonamo, Floral Park Cemetery Ralph M. Palmieri •NO ACCRUED INTEREST Esq. ■ Corporation Chief Financial Officer Charlotte Danielson, an education rote and memorization and using For: Legal Representation in the Lita S. Greenberg, President CP; 12-7-95 1t •NO INTEREST PAYMENTS consultant from Princeton, was ap greater applications of the subjects. arbitraton proceedings with Aponte Washington Cemetery Fee: $5.27 Construction Co. Inc. Management Corporation pointed the half-time statewide sys Kathleen A. Thorpe. 104 Deans Rhode Hall Road r m c /c m c /Aae Monmouth Junction. NJ 08852 temic initiative coordinator for the Ms. Danielson will coordinate the Township Clerk (908) 297-2336 period of Nov. 15 through Aug. 15 at SSI activities in the district which is CP: 12-7-95 It CP: 12-7-96 It UNTIL JANUARY 1997! Fee: $5.89 Fee: $8.37 a rate of $3,000 a month or $27,000 a involved on both an elementary and year. districtwide level. 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When individual sav FAST FACTS Business Editor “T-bills move in the same magnitude and the stock market, he said, is the unavoidable ings and these pension contributions are Five years ago. at an annual meeting for in direction as inflation rates." he said, referring fact that everyone is getting older. Over the summed, they amount to $400 billion a year, he Distributing the tax burden stitutional investors in Bermuda. Robert J. his audience to a package of charts placed on next 10 years about a third of the population said,, Christian, chief investrnent officer of PNC’s each .seat. One graph projects future interest will be aged 45 to 54. What makes this age “That money needs to he invested some Individuals with adjusted gross Asset Management Group, boldly predicted the rates for 3-month treasury bills. He sees the group important, he said, is that it saves money, where." he said. income of $200,000 or more paid rate falling to 4 percent. A companion chart lots of money. almost a quarter ot the total tax bill Dow Jones Industrial Average would reach the The place for that money has, increasingly, for 1993 even through they made then unimaginable altitude of 5.000 by the year been the stciek' n|arkel. through individual port up less than 1 percent of tne filers, 1995. folio-building and purchases of mutual funds. according to the Internal Revenue Mr. Christian wa.s back in Bermuda again “The factors that brought the Dow to 5,000 are still As more indiyiduals enter their high-savings Senrice.' this fall, addressing the same group, as the tick years,'the amount of money looking for higher Percent of total tax paid er climbed to within striking distance of his in place. Tm predicting 10,000 by 2000.” . returns will increa.se. Percent of total returns filed prediction. Mr. Christian sees the Dow climbing. How “The factors that brought the Dow to 5,000 Robert J. Christian high it will eventually go over the next several $200,000 or more are still in place,” he said during a conversation PNC years will, he believ'es, depend upon what hap'‘ 22.2% Friday, before delivering a luncheon address at pens in Washington, D.C. If Congress leaves |.8% The Nassau Club. the issue of a balanced federal budget unre- Later, during that presentation, he told the plots the future of the 30-year treasury (long) Official savings statistics on savings rates .solved. intere.st rates will, because of the in $100-$200,000 70 attending the luncheon the Federal Re.serve bond, showing the rate declining toward 6 per are deceptive, he said. “They omit saving in creased need for government borrowing, drift 15.5% Bank has for the most part wrung inflation out cent. 401 (k) plans," he .said, expressing dismay that upwards. The higher yields will attract some of of the economy. “The inflation rate, which is “What the long-term bond market is saying government statiticians ignore employee and now 2.8 percent, will continue to come down. is that inflation is under control." he said. employer contributions to this popular, tax-de See DOW, Page 12A Whitman to execs: 19.2% Help state add jobs Prosperity New Jersey, the entity ■ Barriers to growth, particularly 17.7% charged with helping to improve the regulatory matters and port dredging. $30-$40,000 .state’s business climate, has created a ■ Business retention and expan 19.4% non-profit organization to recruit ma sion. particularly ways to compete jor corporations in attracting more with other .states trying to lure away 110.6% business and jobs to the stale. New Jersey businesses. Below $30,000 “This is the first time that state ■ The New Jersey Busines.s Re 112.9% government has gone to the business source Center, which would set up a community to form a real partnership centralized'source of information, a to create a better climate for business. world trade center and a center for The result of this proce.ss will be a marketing New Jersey’s competitive Source: RO Hunter I Thursday, December 7,1995 12A The Central Post a non-profit, state Ms. Bristow is a managing part Ms. Sweigart is chairwoihan, PEOPLE wide organization ner of Bristow and McCuidy, a pri president and chief executive officer CALDENDAR which identifies vate geriatric counseling and services of Denver and Ephrata Telephone Thursday, Dec. 7 highly motivated, agency in Pennington. and Telegraph Company of Ephrata, Associations academically,.gifted,_. She is the past president and, ______She is a 1934 graduate of Rider, James A. Gatsch has been yet Financially dis founder of the New Jersey chapter of ■ Joyful Sounds of the Lawrenceville. named president-elect of AIA New advantaged 7th Geriatric Care Managers. Season, general membership graders all across She is also a co-author of the In May, 1995, she was awarded a meeting, sponsored by the Jersey, a chapter and region of the doctor of laws degree from Rider and American Institute of Architects. His the state. book, “Recapturing Competence,” Chamber of Commerce of the and has been a guest speaker and a doctor of humane letters degree Princeton Area, 11:30 a.m.' to one-year term begins Jan. 1. from Millersville University. Mr. Gatsch, a Lawrencevillc resi Students ac workshop leader at various confer :30 p.m., at The Forrestal at dent, is the managing partner of Ford cepted into the pro ences on aging. Princeton, Plainsboro. Cost: $20 Farewell Mills and Gatsch in Prince gram participate in a members, $29 non-members. Mel Narol of Hopewell has been ton. three-phase study For more information, call (609) named chairman of Ae membership Law He has been active in AIA New program spanning 520-1776. 14 moiiths in prep committee of the New Jersey Bar As Jersey affairs since 1986 when he Gantzman Gatsch was elected secretary of the central aration for entering sociation. Jay A. Ganzman has been ■ 1994 Status Report on He is a partner in the West Wind New Jersey section. various professional boards. some of the area’s most competitive named a partner of Smith, Stratton, Biotech in New Jersey, break sor law firm of Pellettieri, Rabstein & He currently is serving as trea Previously, she had worked for and highly respected independent ■Wise, Heher & Brennan in Plainsbo- fast meeting, sponsored by the secondary schools. Altniian. ro. Biotechnology Council of New surer of the state-wide chapter. Morristown Memorial Hospital as In addition to his legal practice, administrative director of the Operat Mr. Meisels, who is a member of Mr. Ganzman has been a member Jersey, 8:30 to 10:30 a.m., at the Mr. Gatsch has a bachelor’s de Mr. Narol is an adjunct professor of gree in architecture from Virginia ing Room and Ambulatory Surgery the Metropolitan Presidents Organi of the firm’s health care practice Masonic Temple, Trenton. Cost: sports law at Seton Hall L^w School. group for six years. Polytechnic Institute and State Uni Center. zation, said, “We were looking for a He received his undergraduate :il5 members, $25 non-mem Ms. Cummings has a bachelor’s state-wide charity that would enable Mr. Ganzman is a member of the versity. degree from Dickinson College and bers. For more information, call degree from Cardinal Stritch College American Arbitration Association’s us to give back and support the com his law degree from Ohio Northern (609)890-3185. Lisa H. Cummings of Montgom and a master’s degree in administra munity in which we have been so commercial arbitration panel and University College of Law. president of the board of Cam^ Fire ery has been appointed manager of tive medicine from the University of successful. . ' Friday, Dec. 8 clinical and quality semces for the Wisconsin. Boys and Girls of New Jersey, “Garden State Business Machines He also is a member of Lawrence 114-member New Jersey Hospital and NJ Seeds are a perfect match,” Allen Melsels, president and co Township’s community dispute reso ■ Setting Up and Manag Association. he said. Education Her responsibilities include work owner of Garden State Business- lution committee. ing a Vanpool, special meeting, ing on the Quality Patient Care Task Machines/Danka , with a location in He earned a niaster’s degree in sponsored by the Greater Mercer Force and dealing with bioethics is Hamilton, has joined the board of Barbara Bristow has been ap Anne Brossman Sweigart has public administration degree from TMA, 8:30 a.m., at The Forres New York University and a law de sues statewide. trustees of New Jersey Seeds. pointed to the board of directors of been elected to a three-year term on tal at Princeton, Plaihsboro. gree from Yeshiva University’s Ben Ms. Cummings wilt also repre NJ Seeds — Scholars, Educators, the National Association of Geriatric the Rider University board of trus Free. For more information, call jamin N. Cardozo School of law . sent the association at meetings of Excellence, Dedication, Success — is Care Managers. tees. (609)452-1491. Spin-off. Tuesday, Dec. 12 Continued from Page 11A ety of passengers, including time able to broaden our services.” Dow. ■ An Evening of Comedy, conscious executives, construction Chief among those is non-stop dinner meeting, sponsored.‘by Renz piloted, as a company employ survey teams and surgeons who prac service to the four major heliports Continued from Page 11A A rosier scenario will follow if the Mercer Chapter of the New ee. When he wasn’t ferrying com tice at several New York hospitals. serving Manhattan. A round trip the federal budget is balanced. In Jersey Association of Women pany executives. Church & Dwight flight for four works out to about the investors, moderating some this case, the slackened demand for Business Owners, 6 p.m., at the “As a pilot and chief of mainte what the increase in future stock rented the use of the helicopter, with $150 for each, which Mr. Renz said, funds, will mean lower interest Palmer Inn, Route 1, West nance with Analar, I worked hard to prices. Mr. Renz as pilot. build our reputation among our cli is competitive with limousine serv rates, which means investors who Windsor. Cost: $22 members, ice. If this scenario plays out, Mr. As the new owner of Analar, Mr. ents,” he said. “One of the keys to Christian sees the Dow breaking would have otherwise eschewed $28 non-members. For more in Renz will continue remain behind the our enormous success is our own in- “Given the road construction, de the 7,400 level about the time most the market will become players. formation, call (609) 443-4844. controls. And. many of his passen hbuse maintenance which allows us tours and endless traffic jams,” he of us are breaking out the cham gers will continue to be Church & to closely monitor quality control and said. “There is no faster way to get pagne to mark the arrival of the “I’m predicting 10,000 by Wednesday, Dec. 13 Dwight executives. Only now, they make the safety and reliability of our from there to here, wherever ‘there’ year 2000. 2000,” he said. will be sitting next to a broader vari aircraft second to none. Now we’re might be.” ■ Humor in the Work place, Small Business Council meeting, sponsored b y ' the Chamber of Commerce of the which he plans to open a number of Continued from Page 11A do a few things really well,” said Mr. rateurs have also observed the supplier told him he would now have Princeton Area, 8 to 10 a.m., at Clancy. changes he has seen taking place. As to . buy 20 boxes, the equivalent of restaurants. “They were the only franchise we The Forrestal at Princeton, But it is also hard to leave feeling Customers also benefit from the they begin acting upon & s knowl 20,000 cups of soda, or pay double. Plainsboro. Cost: $13 members, Clancy’s typically orders only 6 wanted to be involved with, and we hungry, or having spent more than short-line system. Mr. Clancy says he edge, he believes they also will make $20 non-members. For more in boxes. were the only existing store they $4. passes along the labor savings by of the switch to limited menus, or be formation, call (609) 520-1776. come part of national chains.. “That’s like money sitting around wanted to add to their franchise,” Wh- Customers loved it. fering lower prices. And, because Clancy said of the parties to the mu there is no server, there is no tip. The changes Mr. Clancy believes in the basement,” Mr. Puleo said. ■ Holiday Extravaganza, Armed with this experience, and “And everything has an expiration tually serendipitous union. Switching to a limited menu also will be taking place are being accel His reasons for tying the knot? get together, sponsored by the believing he couldn’t run a full menu date.” restaurant much longer without rais helps restaurant owners cut down on erated somewhat by downsizing and Economies of scale. “As a small Mercer County Bar Association, waste-related expenses. consolidation that is taking place in The odds of staying afloat are in purchaser, we can’t ge^good prices,” 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., at the Prince ing prices to the customer pinching creasingly daunting for the small res- “The guy in the hardware store the parts of the restaurant business Mr. Clancy said, adding that Uncle ton Pike Corporate Center, point, Mr. Clancy closed Clancy’s. tauranteur, but Mr. Clancy and Mr. told me: ‘If bolts don’t sell, I can just customers never see. Earl’s hasn’t raised prices since it Building 4, Lawrenceville. Cost: About a year ago, he replaced the Puleo are confident that they can pull booth-lined, ’50s motif restaurant leave them on the shelf until Aey “How many food distributors opened and doesn’t want tp, but $25 members, $35 non-mem it off. They are not waiting around with Freschetti’s. do’,” Mr. Clancy said with a laugh, when we started Clancy’s?” Mr. something has to give. ■ . bers. For more information, call for things to happen to them, but are adding that the sm e is not true of the Clancy shouts to his partner, Vince He hopes Chesapeake’s buying (609)585-6200. One of the more visible changes actively evolving. is a short-line food counter. Its more special of the day. Each uneaten spe Puleo, who is busy preparing for power will allow him to keep costs cial, he points out, reduces already Freschetti’s dinner crowd. A milestone in that evolution down and hold the price line. ■ Women in Politics, panel compact size reduces labor by about took place Nov. 11, when Mr. Clancy thin profit margins. “There were 15 distributors,” said Chesapeake also will help him dikussion, sponsored by the a third, he said. It also simplifies joined forces with the Chesapeake training. “It’s easier to train people to Mr. Clancy believes other restau Mr. Puleo, joining the discussion. expand. “I can’t run everything,” he Business and Professional Wom Bagel Co. Mr. Clancy promises that, said. “I do the best job of running a “How many now?’ en’s Division of the Princeton beyond the name change, nothing restaurant, but I can’t be the best Area UJA/Fedcration, 5:30 to I “Three or four.“ much will change. possible site locator, advertiser, lease 7:30 p.m.,, at Edibles Naturally, .“When we opened Clancy’s, we Mr. Clancy researched the mar negotiator.” He hopes Chesapeake’s 14 Washington Road, West ^ had Coke and Pepsi bidding for our riage carefully before agreeing to experts will tiJte care of those details Windsor. Cost:. $18. For more * business, offering special d ^ s ,” Mr. change Uncle Earl’s name and take while he concentrates on the day-to- information, call (609) 243-9440 'Clancy said. Not now. On his last on a large Chesapeake Bagel territory day business of running his restau sales call, Mr. Clancy’s soft drink in New Jersey and Peimsylvania in rants. Thursday, Dec. 14 ■ An Anecdotal Romp IRA. 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Retirement. rest and relaxation, he said. five students are asked to draw a tures and then look at how coloniza At South Brunswick High learning is laughter. ‘Tm excited about it,” he said. During the summer, he plans to map of Japan on the board and label tion by Europeans affected the area. School, students and staff work to For the past 28 years, he has “I just bought a house in Wilming travel through Europe to visit it correctly. TTie first one to com Finally, they study how those gether as equal partners on decision been keeping South Brunswick stu friends and to study. He said he plete a map with the right answers countries fought for their indepen making committees. The activities ton, N.C. If you don’t have to work budget and student clubs are con dents smiling and giggling despite any more, everything else is just hope:^ to use the opportunity to con gets an “all expense paid trip to Ber dence from the West and what ef-, themselves while they learn about tinue ffis research on the war be muda.” fects colonization had on the culture. trolled by a student-teacher activities play.” committee. The oversight committees the eventg^that shaped the world and Mr. Cerequas, along with, his tween Poland and Soviet Russia The map looks amazingly like a “Based on the reaction of the (1919-1921). bag of M&M’s. The runners up in students, I think it is a dynamite pro for food service and technology are those that will influence history for fiancfie, will move to a new Colonial also joint student-staff groups. years to come. brick home on Dec. 26. His grandfather fought in that the contest each received small gram,” said Mr. Cerequas, who de war, he said. Snickers bars. veloped the program. “These kids Such a committee is now working Very little has been written on There is a lot of joking and leam things most Americans don’t on senior exemptions and academic this war, said the teacher, who is laughing in the class, but the stu know.” options. Homeroom representatives known as “Mr. C” by most of his dents filter out what is important in The Metuchen resident said the meet monthly in a Student Senate mn students. He hopes to publish a book the lesson. last four to five years of his teaching by student government officers. Stu on the topic, he said. “He uses stories to teach us his- career have been the best yet, defy dents and staff plan special events He also hopes to eventually open toiy and personal experience io tell ing the usual bum-out some teachers such as Recognition Assemblies, Di a business with his fianc6e. The us what has happened,” senior Ben feel at the end of 30 years of service. versity Day and pep rallies. ■ business would organize trips to Wu explained. “It is not just facts He credits an awakening of the There are more than 25 student world class tennis resorts for avid and memorization. He uses memory soul for his change in attitude and clubs. They include groups such as tennis players between the ages of aids to help us learn. He doesn’t key experience. Adopt a Grandparent, which fosters 50 and 65. in on dates, but on events.”' . “I had a profound spiritual expe relationships between the youth and His other plans for retirement in During class, Mr. Cerequas en rience and I have enjoyed my teach senior citizens of South Branswick; clude playing lots of tennis, continu courages students to choose “trigger ing and my life much more then an Academic Team that competes ing to sing bass in local chorale words” that will help them focus on ever before,” he said. “It was like against teams from other schools; a groups, and reading. the main idea of the information my eyes were opened and I saw the Dance Team whose success will take There is also the possibility that presented in the text book. Then the way I was living was consistent with them to a national competition in Or he will teach a course on classroom students share their trigger words the world view of success, but not lando, Florida; SWEEP, or Students management at the University of with the class and help each other God’s. I mean the collective God. It Working for Environmental Educa North Carolina at Wilmington, he learn, is more about being of service to tion and Protection; Origins, whose said. “It is a different style of teach other people. You don’t work for members discuss their heritages; and Mr. Cerequas was one of four ing,” Senior Liz Stover said. “He yourself. You do it for someone Imagine, whose members support teachers chosen as a model teacher presents the information in a more else. I was not giving of myself , as hospitalized children and teens, local for a new book by Carol Weinstien, exciting way. He wants you to think much as I could have been doing seniors and perform volunteer efforts called Secondary Classroom Man about what you learn and apply it— with the gifts given to me.” such as soup kitchens. agement. The book is a college text not just to know the facts—and to He said the experience would be There is an African American for perspective teachers, and com use it in our lives, which is the pur defined as grace in the Judeo-Chris- Club, an Asian American Organiza pares educational theory with appli pose of history.” tian religion. tion and a Women’s Group. cation in the classroom. During his career in South “It changed the way I approach The school forensic club (JSA) In the book, Mr. Cerequas ex Brunsvyick, Mr. Cerequas has taught my work and my life outside of recently attended a fall convention plains how he deals with the chal at both the high school and at Cross school,” he said. “Everything in my with 57 students and returned with lenges of educating students. roads Middle School. life is better.” four best-speaker trophies. A lacrosse “My philosophy has two parts. He currently teaches five classes That change is evident in the en club will introduce the sport to stu The first is for the kids. Don’t be a at the high school. He handles two ergy and enthusiasm the teacher dents in South Brunswick. Students PITA or a Pain In The Ass. The sec sections of U.S. History II as well as brings to the classroom and to the are working as tutors for both high ond part is for me. If I am not able a section of the Institute for Political field of education. school and elementary students, llie to make you laugh that day, you get and Legal Education (IPLE), a prac- “I’m really not the best teacher Marching Band is undefeated in com an “A” for the day. You can’t be ticum in government and politics. here, but I’ve always wanted to be,” petition. ticked off if you are laughing,” he In the practicum, students work he said. ‘Tve studied and tried to Fall athletic teams have posted said. on political campai^s of local can learn what teaching is. The kids and the most successful record in 14 The approach certainly seems to didates, participate in a mock trial, I leam together what works and years with every varsity sport above work for both teacher and students. write and debate law, and travel to what doesn’t work in the class the 500 level. The season was capped On a typical day, students in Mr. Washington, D.C., to compete in a room.” with a Thanksgiving win over rival Cerequas’ Contemporary World Is debate on foreign policy and domes The key to being a good teacher North Brunswick that featured per sues class are asked to speak in frxrnt tic issues. is the ability to be a serious learner formances by the Marching Band, of the group when called upon. They Mr. Cerequas also teaches two and having a genuine affection for cheerleaders and Dance Team. are randomly picked to answer ques sections of Contemporary World Is the students, he said. Upcoming events at the high Photo by Frank Wo)clechowski tions, summarize main points of the sues, the required senior history “These kids are as much my school include Powder Puff Football on Dec. 1, a night pep rally on Dec. South Brunswick History Teacher Fred Cerequas text, and learn the correct pipnuncia- course. 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H a m p t o n For further informatioh phone 1-800-5-HAMILTON Thursday, December 7,1995 14A The Central Post COMMUNITY CAPSULES For information, call the Recrea- The ticket donation is $40 per Holiday Party at the East Brunswick en colorful' gift bags to help keep i inside a police car while on patrol in Chateau. To make reservations, con- High School to their gifts a secret once they get them ttthe streets of the township. tion Office at (908) 329-4000, ext. person After.the.show,at.9.p.m.,.South. -.671-bctwcen-the.-hours.of 8:30,a.m. .. —For-..more_information,..call-,the_ .tact..Jvlildred Benze at— ( 9 0 8 ) , . „ l ._ host upcoming play -home.------^— ------f church at (908) 329-9459. 297-5839. ■ Volunteers are still needed for the oBrunswick Dispatch 911 will air and and 4:3o p.m. Join in the laughter when South sale. will feature an interview with South Brunswick High School’s Pirandello For information, contact Carole Brunswick Mayor Doug Hoffman. Gallery hosts art Registration begins Republicans will Players.hosts the Neil Simon comedy O’Brien at (908) 329-0813. Mr. Hoffman will present awards for for Holiday Antics host Holiday Party “Fools” Thursday, Dec. 7, through outstanding service to members of and painting show / Saturday, Dec. 9. Curtains open at 8 the various South Brunswick emer Frame It Art Gallery, located in South Brunswick Township De The South Brunswick Republican Organization is having its annual : p.m. each night in tlie school’s audi Democrats plan gency services. the South Brunswick Square Mall in partment of Recreation/Community Holiday Party on Dec. 18. The event torium. upcoming meeting Please check the TV-50 bulletin Monmouth Junction, will host an art Affairs will again offer its Holiday isoard for further details and updates.. will be in lieu of the organization’s ; Tickets can be bought at the door show of impressionistic artwork Antics Program for grades kindergar The South Brunswick Democratic ten through third. regular monthly meeting. the nights of the performance. through Dec. 15. Municipal Committee and the new Preschool PTA Featured are oils by renowned The program includes arts, crafts, The party will be at the Kingston : South Brunswick Democratic Club pointillist Patrick Antonelli and seri- games and other fun activities, and Fire and Rescue Squad building at 8 ■ Teen Alliance to will hold a joint meeting at 7:30 p.m. to hold meeting graphs and lithographs by such greats will run during the holiday break, p.m. New members are welcome to ; host DJ dance on Monday, Dec.,11. The South Brunswick Preschool as Joe Dawley and Greg Singley. Tuesday to Friday, Dec. 26 to Dec. attend. ; The meeting will be held upstairs PTA will hold a meeting on Tuesday, For more information; call (908) 29, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the If you have any questions, con- • tact Tom Libassi at (908) 297-0073. South Brunswick Teen Alliance at Pierre’s Family Restaurant/Deli. Dec. 12, from 7:30 to 9 p.m. at the 329-1064. , Community Center on New Road in j will hold a dance on Friday, Dec. 8, For information, call Bob Soden South Brunswick High School in Kendall Park. from 8 to 11 p.m. at the Community' at (908) 274-2216. roomD105. PBA to host Registration will open for resi Library collects Center on New Road in Kendall Parents of children from birth to dents of South Brunswick starting books for charity 5-years-old are invited to come. Affi Meet Santa Day Dec. 6 at 10 a.m. The program fee Park. Project graduation will be $30 for residents. The Books to Keep program is'i^ Star DJ will provide the music. liation with a preschool program is The South Brunswick PBA Local plans meeting not necessary to join. 166 vvill sponsor a Meet Santa Day For information, call (908) once again underway at South Bruns- Tickets are $3 each. Tuesday’s program will be on nu 329-4000, ext. 671, Monday through wick Public Library. The library will Teen • Alliance supports a drug- Join Project Graduation at its next on Dec. 17 between 1 and 6 p.m. at meeting on Wednesday, Dec. 13, at trition. Coffee and cake will be the Holiday Inn at Route 1 South and Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. , collect donations of new, unwrapped^;^ free lifestyle. served. Children are welcome to at children’s books (fixim preschool fij 7:30 p.m. in room D100 at the high Ridge Road. tend. , Children will be given the chance tiu'ough adolescent) tluough Dec. 15. school. For more information, contact Drama group will The books will be distributed to Monmouth Junction Project Graduation is a drug- and to meet Santa and a small gift to Carole O’Brien at (908) 329-0813. brighten the holidays. act holiday play disadvantaged children throughoutCji to hold Holiday Shop alcohol-free celebration during the Middlesex County. evening of graduation for all seniors. A $1 donation will get a photo The First Time Players of South The Monmouth Junction PTA Fund-raising is needed to help defiray Santa Claus will . with Santa. Proceeds will go to the Brunswick will perform “A , Christ will sponsor a Young Shoppers Club the cost of the event. Dona^tipns are come to town South Brunswick Charitable Trust mas Carol” Dec. 7, 8 and 9 at the Township to start on Friday, Dec. 8, during the school always accepted. Fund. South Brunswick Senior Center in programs for seniors day. A Holiday Shop will be run by Santa Claus is coming to South Free cookies, juice. Happy Meal the Municipal Complex on Route Brunswick on Sunday, Dec. 17. He South Brunswick Recreation/I;5 parent volunteers. McDonald coupons and smdl gifts 522. Dispatch 911 will will be escorted around the township will be given out while supplies last. Tickets will be sold at the door, Community Affairs is seeking m a-^ Children will be able to choose by, the Kingston, Kendall Park and ture, adult seniors who enjoy an ac-^5 gifts for family and friends. Gifts will air this week $2 for students and seniors and $3 for Mormtouth Junction fire departments. adults. Showtime each night will be tive lifestyle and have an interest in:;I be priced from 50 cents to $3. Municipal Alliance This week Dispatch 911 will air Everyone should be ready to meet at 7:30 p.m. athletic sports and other activities,'^! The PTA will provide a budget at 8 p.m. on TV-50 and will feature Santa as he rides by your house. San has reset meeting For information on this perform such as h i^ g , canoeing, etc. envelope to keep money safe and to and- exclusive ride-along with South ta will be in your neighborhood be ance, or for information on joining The department also would like>J help parents and children plan a Brunswick police officers. Viewers tween 12:30 and 3 p.m. The South Brunswick Municipal Alliance has rescheduled its montlily the theater group, call the South to know if there is interest in the%; shopping list. Each Child will be giv ■ will get an idea of what it is like to be meeting from Wednesday, Dec, 20, Brunswick Recreation/Community Spring Senior Sports Festival, tenta-C; Registrationsoil is set to Thursday, Dec. 14, at 7:30 p.m. in Affairs Department at (908) tively scheduled for late May or early " the South Brunswick Municipal 329-4000, ext. 671, between the June. Volunteers to help develop this-, forPre-K programs program are also needed. building. hours of 8:30 a.m.”and 4:30 p.m., The South Brunswick Depart Monday through Friday. If you are interested in participat ment of Recreation and Community ing or helping, contact Don Hawey at.,^ Affairs will hold winter registration Church to hold Musicians to perform the Senior Center, Susan Trilli or Pat for the Creative Learning Programs benefit banquet Papenberg at (908) 329-41XX), ext., for Pre-K (Yippie I’m 3, Stepping at AARP meeting 675 or 679, Monday through Friday Stones and Fundays) on Wednesday, The Mount Zion African Method between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ist Episcopal Church of Little Rocky The South Brunswick Chapter of Dec. 13. AARP will hold its General Member Registration for other prograim Hill will hold a Christmas Education al Benefit Banquet Sunday, Dec. 17, ship Meeting at the South Brunswick New Assembly of (Bright Starts dnd After School) will Senior Center on Friday, Dec. 8, at be on Wednesday, Jan. 3. from 5:30 to 10 p.m. at the Somerset God Is forming Marriott Hotel in Somerset. 1:20 p.m. Both re^strations will begin at 10 TTie program will be provided by A new church, the South Bruns MANUFACTURERS ^t^ESIGNERS OF^ a.m. at the Conununity Center on TTie Reverend Henry A. Hilde brand will be the keynote speaker. the Soutii Brunswick Choral Group wick Assembly of God, will be form New Road in Monmouth Junction. ing in South Bmnswick. For more in- . Bring registration form, updated TTie Anointed Sons of New Jersey under the direction of Ginny Kraft, will be the guest singers. Reverend Assistant Band Director. The meeting formation, write to: Rev. L. J.'’; MICA PURNITURE medical and data forms (Creative Cochran, South Brunswick Assembly Learning programs) to register. If a D e^rah K. Blanks, Assistant Chap will begin 10 minutes earlier than WE SPECIALIZE IN CHILDREN. TEEN AND ADULT BEDROOMS lain at Brown University, will be the usual. of God, P.O. Box 5101, Kendall copy of the child’s birth certificate is Park, NJ 08824; or call the church o£-v not on file, bring a copy to register. mistress of ceremony. The chapter has received more E E DELIVERY & SETUP! than 60 reservations for its annual fice at (609) 466-2490. J Many Stylos to Choose from : WEEKEND PICKS • I V j" B ullnosc • 3" Bullnose ADVERTISERS Indian Fields plans • Front Waterfall Winter Wonderland Lions Club to cook • Radius & Clip Comers Pancake Breakfast ADVERTISING DEADLINES j The Indian Fields PTO will host a iV'iLSpiL'vi'i-f e in; Winter Wonderland and holiday ba The South Bmnswick Lions Club J will hold its Fall Pancake Breakfast ,' Leather & Fabric TIME OFF zaar on Saturday, Dec. 9, from 10 S ection als a.m. to 4 p.m. at the school. on Sunday, Dec. 10, at the South.] Custom Entertainment ALi; EXTRAS Bmnswick High School on Major C enters TUESDAY PRINCETON PACKET Greenbrook to hold Road, from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Lacquer & Acrylic FRIDAY. 12:00 PM' The ticket price is $4 for adults Dining Rooms breakfast and sale and $2.50 for cl^dren. [■ Remote Wall Units C o m e s e e WINDSOR-HIGHTS 9ESCAU> For information or ticket pur- Computer Work Areas Greenbrook Elementary School chases, contact Joseph Calvanelli a t'' Bars Our Brand New THE CRANBURT PRESS will host its annual Holiday Breakfast FRIDAY. 5:00 PM (908) 297-9249, or Debbie Hack- Designers on Staff fsjatuzzi Leather Gallery and Boutique on Saturday, Dec. 9, worth at (908) 297-2051. :i * 0 ^ FRANEUN NEWS RECORD from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Towne Pointe Center HILLSEOROUGH BEACON Temple to host 357 Rt. 9 South, Manalapan Library to hold 908-536-0740 THE MANVUXE NEWS Hanukkah bazaar THE CENTRAL POST holiday concert ALL MAJOR CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED The Sisterhood of B’nai Tikvah.; OPEN 7 DAYS: Mon.. Tues.. Sat. 10-6: Wed.. Thurs., FrI. 10-9: Sun. 12-5 NORTH BRUNSWICK POST The South Bmnswick Public Li will hold its annual Hanukkah Bazaar > HOPEWELL VALLEY NEWS brary will present a holiday concert and gift shop on Sunday, Dec. 10^. THE LAWRENCE LEDGER of Renaissance music on Saturday, from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. MONDAY 5 PM Dec. 9, at 3 p.m. in the library. At 9:30 a.m. there will be a Sis Advance registration for the per terhood-Sponsored breakfast HAMILTON OBSERVER formance is required. Call (908) For d ^ tio n s or information, call ' Instant Fireplace* THE MESSENGER PRESS 329-4000, ext 286. the synagogue’s office at (908)^| THE BEACON 297-0696. ;5 | No Chimney Needed^ MONDAY. 1:30 PM Temple to host support meeting Santa’s visit to AT PATIO WORLD FIREPLACE & HEARTH FRIDAY PRINCETON PACKET Congregation B’nai Tikvah in beriefit Lions Club S TUESDAY. 5:00 PM vites intermarried couples to attend a Santa Claus wiU visit Comic A l*^ support group meeting on Sunday, ley at 613 Ridge Road in Monmoutl})^ Dec. 10, in the Synagogue Library Junction on Saturday, Dec. 9, fronjM Packet Publications from? to 8p.m. 12to3p,m. 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Showroom PflTIO WORLD FIREPLfiCE a HERRTH 3303-C Rt. 1 South, Lawrenceville, NJ Hours: Seao limited at advertised prices. Does not include Passenjer Facility Charje out of Boston. JacksonvilleyidVytotf 609-951-8585 M-F10-8 The official car renal compan/ of EaaewinJ Airilncj be exchanjed for a t25 fee for use within one year. Fares and schedules subiect to change. Flijlus do not operateTuesdai Across From The Quaker Bridge Mall Sat. & Sun, 10-5 • ^ t r h r "J special rates to Easewind customers. Monday and northbound Wednesday. 'Travel m ull be completed by December 14, IB95 Thursday, December?, 1995 The Central Post 15A ENGAGEMENTS OBITUARIES Kimberly Krajcsovics and Ryan Rowe Winifred Cook Surviving are her father, James and the Rev. Howard Cox of Bethle son, retiring in 1985. W. Cunningham of Port Orange, Fla.; hem, Pa., uncle of Mr. Hargreaves, She was a very active member of ..__Winifircd„Imhof,.Cook,..of_Sew_-_ -five brothers, James Cunningham and " officiating.-Burial was in the church- ■the-New-Apostolic-Church in "East all’s Point and Cape May Point, died Francis Cunningham, both of New cemetery. Brunswick. She was a past president Monday, Nov. 27, at Martin Memori Brunswick, John Cunningham of Arrangements were under the di of the Deans PTA and laid the cor- al Medical Center, Stuart, Fla. Jacksonville, Fla., Gary Eland of rection of theWilson-Apple Funeral nersmne at tile Deans School. Born in Lebanon, Pa., she had Somerset and Timothy Eland of Home, Pennin^on. She was a member of the South been a resident of Sewall’s Point for Hightstown; five sisters, Diane Scale Contributions may be made to the Bmnswick Senidr Citizens, AARP 16 years. Previously, she had lived in of North Brunswick, Mary Cunning Memorial Fund of the First Presby and Honeer Grange No. 1 of Dayton. Dajdbn. She was a summer resident ham of New Brunswick, Janice terian Church, River Drive, Tims She was predeceased by her hus of Cape May Point Goins of Lake City Tenn., Peggy ville, N.J. 08560. band, George J. Weber, who died in Prior to retirement Mrs. Cook Donnelly of Toledo, Ohio, and Eileen 1960. - was a journalist with The Home Panek of Orange Park, Fla. Elsie Weber ; She is survived by three sons, News in New Brunswick for 25 Services were held Friday, Dec. (jharles O. Weber of Monmouth years. She also was a newspaperwo 1, from The Boylan Funeral Home, Elsie Armbmst Weber, a long Junction, Richard E. Weber of Den man for The Trenton Times in Tren New Brunswick, followed by a Mass time resident of the Deans section of ver, Colo., arid George L. Weber of ton , The Miami Herald in Miami, at Sacred Heart Church. Burial was at South Bmnswick, died Monday, Dec. Franklin Paric; a sister, Martha A. Fla., and the Central Post in Kendall St. Peter’s Cemetery, New Bruns 4, at her home alter an extended ill Heinz of Milltown; six grandchildren Paric. In Florida, she was editor for wick. ness. She was 93. and five great-grandchildren. the Indian lUver Pictoral Magazine. Bom in The Bronx, N.Y., her Services were held Wednesday, She was a graduate of Penn State Josephine Deprisco family came to the Brookview sec Dec. 6, at the New Apostolic Church, University and was a member of Sig- tion of East Bmnswick, where they ^ tB n ^ w ic k . ina Delta Chi. Awards she received Josephine Deprisco of Ozone p u rc h a ^ the “Home Farm.’’ Her fa Family and friends will meet at included N.J. A^cultural Communi Park, N.Y. died Tuesday, Nov. 21. ther,' the late Charles Armbmst,' or 10 a.m. t Sunday , Worship Service . 9:30am & 11am CHRIST THE KING Churdi School ... 9:30am & 11am LUTHERAN CHURCH (Nursery - Adult) 3330 State Highway 27 Kendall Park, NJ 08824 Handicapped Acassible (908)297-1200 Jamts H. Harris, Jr., Senior Pastor Sunday School 9:00 ain MaiBaitl G. Pullman, Christian Ed. Dir. Worship 10:30 am James W. Robinson, Assistant Pastor PRINCETON ETHICAL UNITARIAN CHURCH HUM ANIST FELLOWSHIP OF PRINCETON "'IfyotTrf not practicing pour religion, periia^ y m ’r t pntcHcing o ttn ." . Route 206 at Cherry Hill Road 609-924-1604 Sunday, December 10 "The Assault On Privacy Sunday services & church school By Iiitemational Technology" at 9:15 and 11:15am Dr. Helen Nissenbauin, Assistant Director Child care provided University Center for Hunun Values Minister: Rev. Dr. Paul S. Johnson Princeton University Dir. Religious Ed.; Christine Reed f All Are Welcome Music Dir.; Peter Lauffer For more informalioti, call Andrea Ktpic, MW-Ul-dOlS or Dick Relchail, THE GEORGES ROAD BAPnST CHURCH Old Georges Rd. k Church Ln. North Brunswick, NJ 08902 906-2974667 Dr. Norman Haupt, Pastor Sunday Worship lldIO am Sunday School 9:30 am Nursery Pnxidtd Wednesday Ladies Prayer 4c Bible Study 900 am Adult Praytr 4c Biblt Study 7dX) pm A Wirm, Friendly Oturdt for 152 Years The Central Post SportsFax: 329-9286 Sports VolceMafI: (609) 924-3244, ext. 9702 Thursday December 7,1995 Sports 16A SPORTS Varsity football has BRIEFS season to remember The All-County Basketball Christmas Week Camp will be By Rich Fisher miss football as a losing proposition held Dec. 26-28 from 12:30-2:30 Sports Editor and decide to do something better p.m. at South Plainfield Grand The 1995 varsity football team at with their autumn aftemoons.'They Slam (910 Oak Tree Rd., South South Brunswick High School will played for the Vikings and learned Plainfield). Boys and girls ages be remembered for two things: how to win because they wanted to. 8-14 are invited to attend. TTie —A winning record, the first "Our kids now, they expect to be camp is directed by Piscataway since 1988 and only the second since a winner,’’ said coach John Coppola, High boys basketball coach Paul 1977. who deserves much of the credit Schoeb. —Exciting finishes. The Vikings along with his staff. “That’s a bijg The cost of the camp is $65 were involved in five games that change in attitude you need. They’re and includes a camp t-shirt, For were in doubt until the final minute. willing to work to win. That’s a big more information, call Steve On one hand, they won games part of it, feeling confident. Cianci at (908) 756-4446 or Paul over Perth Amboy, JFK and North “The attitude of the team was def Schoeb at (908) 238-4231. initely one of a winning nature. ♦ ♦ ♦ Brunswick by a combined 12 points, meaning they were that close to an-' That’s where it all kind of begins. The North Brunswick Vol other losing record. On the other The players had the proper frame of unteer Fire Co. #1 will host its hand, their losses to Carteret and Col- mind and proper football attitude we monthly baseball card and onia were by a combined 7 points, need in order to have success. That’s comic book show from 9:30 meaning they were even closer to what I’m most pleased with.” a.m.-4:00 p.m., Saturday, Dec. going undefeated. Coppola cited good health as one 9. The Fire Co. is located at the Then there’s a third hand, the one reason for the success. The Vikes Route 1 and Route 130 intersec that notes the Vikes were not blown went the entire season without a seri tion, next to Bradlees. Admis out of a game all season, which is ous injury. sion is $1 and includes a free something they had not been able to Thefe was also the leadership of pack of cards. 11 seniors, including captains Kenny For more information, or to say before in the 1990’s. It was a team that had dedicated, Rogers, Eugene Kim and Jay Jones, rent table space, call Steve Lins talented players who decided to stay along with Steve Bucci, Jason Wom- at (908) 937-5805; * ** at South Brunswick and go out for ble, Rex Mangram, Akmed Taylor- football. They didn’t flee for Bishop South Brunswick’s Depart See REMEMBER, Page 18A ment of Recreation/Community Ahr or Notre Dame. They didn’t dis affairs will begin registration for the Sports Antics for Kinder garten - 3rd grades On Jan. 4, JV finishes 3-1-1 1^96. Registration forms will be available on Dec. 21. Sports Antics will introduce sports in a limited schedule skills and strategy for basketball, soccer and/or softball. The fee By Rich Fisher for this six-week program will Sports Editor FOOTBALL be $25 for residents of South Brunswick. The way John Coppola looks at were able to find one fill-in game ♦ ♦ ♦ it, the junior varsity team of any foot with Immaculata, and ended the year A Baseball Card, Comic ball program is kind of like the offen with a solid 3-1-1 record. SB lost to Book and Collectible Show sive line on a football team. Colonia, 6-0 and tied Carteret, 6-6. will be held Saturday, Dec. 9, Unappreciated, unnoticed, but “It was kind of disappointing,” from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the very important. Coppola said. “The kids would prac U.S. Route 1 Flea Market on ” It’s always tough for the JV,” tice all week and not have a game to Route 1 South in New Bruns said Coppola, who coaches the Vi play after looking forward to it. They wick. Admission is free. There king varsity but is well aware of the were fun to watch when they did will be 52 oversized tables. For JV. “They’re like the middle ground play. The varsity would go over and further information or directions, team. They have to act as the oppos watch the home games dnd cheer call Paul Schoeb at (908) ing team for the varsity in practice, them on.” 238-4231. they don’t get a lot of reps in prac The JV offense, which came un ♦ * tice. You really gotta give them a der the direction of Dean Petrillo, There is an opening for a whole lot of credit. featured quarterback Ron Davenport, Winter cheerleadlng coach at “They really don’t get to go over who threw nine touchdown passes, North Brunswick High School. a lot of our system. "They go into and tailback Gary Tier, who rushed Interested applicants should send games with a couple of basic running for over 500 yards and eight touch a letter to Alan Skriloff, Assist plays and a co.uple of basic passing downs. ant Superintendent; P.O. Box plays. It’s basic football.” Mike Grant also played tailback, 6016, Old Georges Road; North To make matters worse for South while Dennis Yuhasz and Ahmeel staff photo by John Keating Brunswick, N.J. 08902; or call Brunswick this year, three teams Kirton were the fullbacks. The cen (908) 297-9000, ext. 3011. Junior receiver Joe DiGiglio wasione of many outstanding juniors that made this year’s football team cancelled games due to lack of num- ♦ ♦ ♦ a winner and also makes the future look bright for South Brunswick. bers in their program. The Vikings See JV, Page 18A The New Jersey Corporate Sports League announces the formation of a Princeton divi sion for basketball for the 1996 Despite losing streak, freshman team kept improving season. The league has awarded a fianchise to Corporate Sports By Rich Fisher Bressler at center, Rob Potter, Sal Defensively, Belkot, Chris Ken during the year, finishing with 28. League of Princeton to operate Sports Editor FOOTBALL D’Aniello and Mike O’Sullivan at nedy and Rich Livingston were the It’s a far cry from a few years ago, an 11-game season, beginning guards and Chris Belkot and Michael tackles, Korodan, Potter and Jim when 25 would come out and 18 Jan. 11. League play will be The bad news is, the South The Vikings lost four games by Trani at tackles. Brace Fox was the McDonald were ends, Pyne, Sean would stick it out. Thursday nights at Stuart Coun Brunswick High freshman football six points or less. Dwight Simmons tight end, Dan Frasciano was split Weir and Sean Reardon were inside “This will probably be the biggest try Day School in Princeton. team lost five straight after a 3-0 was the freshman head coach while end and Greg Goldman the wideout. linebackers and Kalimbis and Fox returning freshman class they’ve had Top teams ftom the local divi start assistants were John Harding and Ho “The line did a very good job,” were outside linebackers. here in a long time,” Homan said, sion are eligible to advance to The good news is, the Vikings man, who also served as media liai Homan said. “Once they mature “The defense did a real good looking toward next year. “I think at the state championship Sweet 16 were probably a better team during son. . they’re going to be an outstanding job,” Homan said. “It was the first least twenty-four are coming back, tournament, which leads to the the losing streak than they were when Offensively, the Vikings were led line. They had good size but we were, year for our new system (a 4-4 maybe even more. And all tte kids final game at Brendan Byrne scheme) and they did a real good job are real interested. They’ve already Arena, a doubleheader with the they were winning. by tailback Billy Pyne, who rushed actually outmanned by other teams. picking it up. They like to be able to approached us about lifting in the Nets and Chicago Bulls Apr. 11. “I think we saw steady improve for over 600 yards. Fullback Mike They listen and learn well. Once they For further information call ment all year,” said assistant coach Calimbas and quarterback Chad get in the weight room they have a move around and that’s how this de off-season and things like that.” Dave LiSooey at (908) Ed Homan. “We started with three Jones rounded out the starting back- chance of becoming a good varsity fense is.” Of course, no program can sur-: 233-4976. quick wins and got spanked by Mon field, while Hector Kotei also saw line. ( Homan cited the effort of vive without statisticians, and Homaii ♦ ♦ * roe (36-18). That was a real wakeup time at tailback. “Our receivers have great hands McDonald, who “was a good all-pur said he ]^d two of the best in Kelly The American Cancer Society is call. But after that, it was a matter of “Chad is a very good young quar and they’re both tall. Frasciano and pose player for us. We had him in a Clemente and Kim Canning. holding its 14th Annual Ski-a- breaks that didn’t go our way. The fi terback,” Homan said. “He ran the Goldman are both over 6-foot.” lot of different places.” “TlKy did a real good job,” he thon at Vernon Valley Great nal record wasn’t indicative of what offense real well and did a good job Running back Mike Shaw and The best news for the program is said, “they were out there in the raiij Gorge. This wilt be a 36-hour we can do. One thing I will say about of leading them.” tight end/receiver T.J. Korodan also that the freshman team started with and the bad weather just like the guys event with both snow boarding this team, they never gave up.” The offensive line featured Ben saw time on offense. 24 players and actually improved were.? • and skiing. Registration is $25 and each participant will need a minimum of $100 in pledges. Rockhill named All-State Crossroads boys gain There will be an auction and many varied events such as a Ski By Ken Weingartner ing scorer with 15 goals and five as experience in season limbo contest. For further in Sports Writer sists. He has 31 goals and 10 assists formation or registration, call in his career at South Brunswick. In By Ken Weingartner 383-1334 and ask for Ed Roach addition to being named to the sec or Mary Ann McHugh. Doug Rockhill’s junior season Sports Wnter SOCCER 4t Xt with the South Brunswick High soc tional all-state squad, Rockhill was a Greater Middlesex Conference all- Experience. It’s what the Cross cer team didn’t come to the best of roads School boys soccer team got in through the years and that’s some* The Nassau Racquet Club in star. Montgomery will lie running finishes, but things got a little bit bet its first-ever season of play, and it’s thing w e’d like to do. I think we es* 12-week program for boys and ter for him Monday night. what the Vikings will have plenty of tablished a good base this year.” I Despite the honors, there are still Crossroads posted wins ovei girls who are high school varsity areas Rockhill would like to improve. next year. or ranked tournament players. Rockhill, who saw his campaign Six o f the top. seven scorers for South River (6-0), Highland Park The program will run Satur end just prior to the state playoffs be Crossroads, which went 5-5-1 in its (3-2), SaUc (3-1), Kreps (4-2) and cause of injuries sustained in a car “I’d like to leam more ball con Linwood (4-3) in .addition to tyin^ days from 12:30-2:30 p.m. be trol and become a little more skilled,” debut campaign, will be back next ginning Dec. 16. The cost is accident, was named a second-team West Windsor (1-1). • I the junior said. “I’m pretty physical season. Leading-scorer Anthony Fi- $260 for the 12-week program. Central Jersey all-star by the New dacaro, who had six goals, was the “I think we could have done i Juan Ortiz will ran the pro Jersey Coaches Association at a din when I play, that’s part of my game, little bit better,’’ Valli commented, “j but I want to be more technical. I only eighth grader in the group. gram along with the teacldng ner for all-state soccer honorees. “I think the season went well,” think we had some ups and downsj think I improved my technique some staff at Nassau, The student to head coach Rob Valli said. “We were and 1 guess that’s just the nature of teacher ratio for the program is “I was very pleased,” said Rock this year, but I’m still physical. a real young team with a lot of sev middle school soccer with such 4:1. In addition to on court hill, whose jaw is still wired because That’s the way I like to play.” enth graders. We were real happy young players. We’ll look to hav^ drills, there will be physical of the late October car accident. “I some consistency next year with a lot Rockhill helped South Brunswick Doug Rockhill with the overall effort we got from all training and strategy sessions. was surprised and really happy. I the kids. I think everyone got a of experience coming back.” : to a 10-6 record this season. The Vi Nassau will also be holding a didn’t expect it. I expected to be hon ‘This helps a little bit,” Rockhill chance to contribute.” The Vikings had a young team; Junior Pizza Party Jan. 13 for orable mention or something. Second kings lost in the first rounds of the said about the all-state honor. “But I Among the high-scoring seventh with half of the 20 players on the ros^ players 6-16 years old. Players team is pretty good.” GMC Tournament and the NJSIAA still wish we could have done better graders were Greg Armour (five ter being in seventh grade, but that will break into groups and play Central Jersey Group III playoffs, as a team. I’m already looking for goals), Brandon Domotor (5), T.J. wasn’t a problem according to Valli.; games for prizes. Rockhill was the Vikings’ lead both times to North Brunswick.. ward to next year.” Lauch (3), Bobby Szabo (2), Ivan “The one thing that impressed mq For more information on ei DeLeon (2) and Steve Farago (2). most about the team was the leader-; ther of the events, contact Juan Scott Kom, an eighth grader who ship of th$ seventh graders,” he said: Ortiz at (908) 359-8730. Crossroads girls make a splash in debut “Our starting lineup was composed ♦ ♦ ♦ split time at goalkeeper with class mate Chris Dailey, found the back of predominately of seventh graders. 1 There is still time to nomi By Ken Weingartner (halfback), Leia Peskin (fullback) was real impressed with the way they and Marie Tarlecki (goalkeeper) plus the net once for the Vikings. nate yourself or another Com Sports Writer SOCCER came right in at the beginning of the eighth-graders Cori Mauro (fullback) The defense was anchored by munity Hero to carry the Olym school year and took control. I w ai pic Flame in next year’s and Lauren Palumbo (halfback). eighth-graders Steve Phillips, Jeff Ni- It didn’t take long for the Cross ward and sweeper. mon, Mike Thomas, Greg Tugya, real impressed with the way they Olympic Torch Relay. In re “We’re blessed to have Rachael Seventh-graders Karen Boudwin road School girls soccer team to and Joleen Duca and eighth-graders Leo Valez, Aakash Patel and Jeremy worked and hung in there the whole sponse to requests for additonal make an impact. The Vikings went back next year,” Yeager said. “She’s year.” ! time to complete the nomi Susan China, Amanda Grossman and Look plus seventh-graders Nayeem 6-2-1 in their first-ever season of probably the best all-around player Rachel Fagan held down midfield Hussain, Matt Goetting, Nahn With a successful recreation and nations, the United Way of Cen competition. on the team. She’s small, but when travel soccer program already in tral Jersey has extended the spots while seventh-grader Candice Nguyen and Nick DiCicco. “For it being the first time she went up against bigger kids she Burgos and eighth-graders Samantha Phillips, Fidacaro and Lauch place in South Brunswick, soccer at deadline an additional two wasn’t intimidated. Crossroads figures to get better weeks for people to apply for the they’ve had teams at Crossroads and Dredge, _ Valerie Miller and Rachel were the team’s captains. “The. high school will have a real quickly. That, in turn, should benefit “Community Hero" torchbearer not knowing what to expect, it was Lyons saw time on the front line. “I was really impressed with the great,” girls coach Diane Yeager treat getting Michele,” the coach- Eighth-graders Kelly Zimmermann play of Brandon Domoter, T.J. Lauch the high school program. program. Entry forms must be “I think soccer is strong in Sooth postmarked by Dec. 15, 1995, said. “It really was excellent.” added. “She was very calm and con- and Christine Smith helped anchor and Greg Armour as seventh grad and torchbearcrs will be an Rachael Zisch, a seventh gradk, troled the backfield and defense as the defense. ers,” Valli said. “Chris Dailey came Brunswick,” Valli said. “There’s a strong support and following for it at nounced in February. and eighth-graders Michele Koster well as anyone. She was never ner The girls lost their first game, 5-1 in and did a real nice job in goal for Community Heroes may be and Kirstin Roquemorc were the top vous back there.” to a powerful West Windsor side, be us throughout the year. the youth level. I think we can feed scorers for the girls. Zisch and Ro- Others who saw time in the start fore winning four in a row by a “The competition was real strong. off. that here at Crossroads. Those See BRIEFS, Page 17A quemore started at forward spots ing lineup were seventh-graders Dan- It was apparent that other schools feeding systems are going to help us while Koster split time between for- yiel Mangram (forward), Sarah Kiely ,> See GIRLS, Page 18 have developed their programs out a lot over the years.” i i I Thursday, December?, 1995 The Central Post 17A Suns blaze their way to 8-1-1 record The South Brunswick Suns, a Di i ^ <1.7 I vision-4 ~U- 12 ■ travel’ soccer 'team r wrapped up a successful season by splitting their final two matches. They lost to undefeated flight winner ,, " j j , '5 * 1 , ( s , ' Montgomery, 2-0, before winning .7-1 over Sayrcyille to cap the cam paign with an 8-1-1 record. Against Montgomery, the Suns couldn’t overcome a slow start as they fell behind 2-0 after 15 minutes. Despite constant pressure by South Brunswick, especially during the last 20 minutes, the Cyclones were able to hold on for the win. Jimmy Coleman and Dave Gur ; Members of the 5th-6th grade PAL Super Bowl championship team ney played well offensively while Bobby Szabo and Dan McDonald were: (front row, left to right) Keith Menscher, Derek Juarez, Kevin played well in the midfield. Defen :Fox and Bob Alessi; (second row) Jeff Young, Doug Evans, Adam sively, Adam Scalice and Basel White, Casey Breese, Jason Van Hessen, Dan Rodriguez, Larry Owies played well in front of goal Rowe, Scott Yeager, Kyle Cleffi and Frank Tarvin; (back row) keeper Rich DeBari, who made 12 ! coach Jake Rodriguez, coach Mark Evans. Not pictured: Brian Kel- saves. ley and coach Mike Buttitta. Against Sayreville, the Suns tottk out their frustration by exploding for five second-half goals. Steve Farago Rogan’s interception led the barrage with two goals in the period while Coleman, Jimmy Martin and Mike Herman also found the gives PAL Panthers back of the net. Coleman and Doug Frusciano scored in the first half. Super Bowi crown Thomas Poorten and Szabo domi nated the midfield. DeBari was once Colin Rogan returned an inter 5th-6th Super Bowl again impressive in goal, as was ception 25 yards for a touchdown in Frusciano. Defensively, Jeff Young, the fourth quarter to lift the Panthers Dan Rodriguez connected with Evan Menscher, Rob Heriricks and 'to a 12-6 win over the 49ers in the Jeff Young on a 42-yard touchdown Mark Miller played extremely well. pass in the third t]uarter to lead the 3rd-4th grade PAL Super Bowl game For the season, the Suns out- Cowboys to a 7-0 win over the Jets in at Mike Elko Stadium. scored the foes, 38-8. Coleman had Members of the second grade in-town soccer league champion Cool Dudes were: (front row, left to the 5th-6th Grade PAL Super Bowl Rogan had a hand in both touch 12 goals followed by Frusciano (6), right) Zachary Belfer, Kyle VVadiak, Matthew Gramata, Daniel Gurney and Caitlin Librlzzi; (middle game at Mike Elko Stadium. downs scored by the Panthers. After Farago (5), Gurney and Szabo (4) row) Derek Shelcusky, Rob Solamita, Patrick Dennis, Kathleen Murphy, Samantha Reed and Rebec the 49ers got on the board with a Rodriguez, who threw for 106 and Martin (3). The defense excelled, ca Zisch; (back row) assistant coach Dave Shelcusky, head coach Darryl Gurney and assistant coach scoring pass from Patrick Keenan to yards and rushed for 128 yards, allowing fewer than one goal per Tom Solamita. Not pictured: Rory Menscher and assistant coach Doug Dennis. Anthony Jameson, the Panthers were scampered around left end for the ex contest. ' led by Travis Smart, Stephen Fein- tra point. Elsewhere in Division 4 action, berg and Rogan in driving the length Jersey Black Knights in the semifi Matthew Hart, Justin Bauman and cusky played well at midfield. Kath of the field to tie the score at 6-6. & - “The game was won on the offen the South Brunswick Apollos fin ished second in the prestigious nals. Scoring were Nick Clemente Alex Broder. leen Murphy, Samantha Reed and - gan capped the march when he con sive line,” Cowboys coach Jake Rod and Joey Segal. The defense in front Rory Menscher played well in front nected with Travis Smith in the end riguez said. “Larry Rowe, Adam BCOA Thanksgiving Tournament, Defenders George Tash, Mariano falling 2-1 in the title match to a se of goalkeeper Anthony Clemente was of keeper Rob Solamita. The Wave zone. Y ^te, Doug Evans and Jason Van Henry and Michael Harkness held lect team from Massachusetts despite anchored by Weitz, Paul Kauders, was led by Vinny Fedele and Collin Hessen were outstanding and Kevin back the pressure. Goalkeeper Hart Ryan Bohar, Alex Smyk, Gary outshooting their foes, 17-6. Johnny “Z” Zisch and Cory Keslow. Fitzgerald. Halvorsen, Michael Greenberg and Fox did a great job filling in for our Division 5 tipped away a potential tying goal by Jay Shilling spearheaded a relentless right guard, Brian Kelley, who The Apollos won 1-0 over the North Brunswick and Tarvin held the The Cool Dudes got goals from Panther defense that kept the 49ers missed the game due to illness. They Keystone Krunch, a powerful team The Trekkies came away from tie with Lawrenceville by diving to 10 different players as they outscored on their own side of the 50-yard line. protected our QB and opened holes from Pennsylvania, ^hind a goal the Montgomery Thanksgiving Tour push a shot away wide. Trevor Cab their opponents, 36-5, this season. Mark Fisher, Jonathan D’Ambrosio for the running game.” from Nick Clemente in their first out nament with a 1-2-1 record. South rera and Matthew Angrisani provided Gurney led the way with 13 goals* . and Danny Seigel did wonderful jobs ing of the tournament. Brunswick edged the North Bruns aggressive midfield play. followed by Shelcusky (7), Gramata Defensively, the Cowboys re In-Town on offense. In their second game, the Apollos wick Hornets, 4-3, and tied the Law- (4) and Wadiak (3). Belfer, Zisch and corded their. tMrd shutout of the sea renceville Blue Knights, 2-2, in addi Solamita each had two goals while The 49ers were led by Sean Papp, son and were led by Bob Alessi, fell behind 1-0 to the West Side The Cool Dudes wrapped up a Joe Bertucci, Tim Bamshaw and (N.Y.) Scorpions before tallying sev tion to being handed setbacks by 9-0 season with a 6-0 victory over the Murphy, Librizzi and Pat Dennis had Frank Tarvin, Derek Juarez, Kyle Montgomery and Freehold. one. Chris Gillespie offensively and Mike Cleffi, Keith Menscher, Scott Yeager en unanswered goals for a 7-L victo Green Wave in the second-grade di Paskovich, Evan Pfodromo, Tom Re- vision. Dan Gurney scored two goals and Casey Breese.' ry. Craig Fodur scored two goals Scoring was provided by Bryan Dennis, Librizzi, Belfer and Gra vinski, Philip Fagan, Chris Smoke, while Clemente, Anthony Amato, while Zack Belfer, Kyle Wadiak, Re Matthew Teeter, Sean Weir and Tim The Jets were led by Adam DeV Quackenbush and guest players Jona becca “Junior Jet” Zisch and Matt mata were among eight players to Kyle Grato, Jacob Weitz and Matt than Ferrer and Colin Rogan. Addi share the goalkeeping duties. Reed Hester defensively. ries, Brian Kneis, Michael Kneis, Pang had one each. Gramata each chipping in with one. Both teams finished the season Tyler Jenkins, Craig Lyon, Matt Hi- tional offensive pressure was pro and Menscher also played well and with 4-1 records. losky and Nicholas Leitner. The Apollos won 2-1 over the vided by Nick Tarvin, Carlos Santini, Caitlin Librizzi and Derek Shel showed steady improvement. Briefs. Continued from Page 16A ing ability. 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Tjie team, coached by former Rutgers University standout Pedro Lopes arid assistants Art Latanzio and Neal Erps, will move indoors for the win Zany Zinger ter. College update Loyola College junior Julian Tate is averaging 4.7 points and 1.3 Princeton The Shops at Windsor Green • 3^95 U.S. Route 1 South 609 • 987 • 8886 rebounds per game this season. A graduate of South Brunswick High, East Brunswick Mid State Mall • 300 State Highway 18 908 • 651 • 0002 « 7 7- • il Tate is 7-for-7 from the field and av Monmouth M all* Next to Macy's • iatontown 908 • 542 • 8580 These ZanYZiqgers are spraally eraging 15 minutes per contest for Moorestown Behind Moorestown Mall • East Gate Square 609 • 439 • 1336 the 1-2 Greyhounds. Wayne* Wayne Towne Center • Route 23 ZQl’&^Q ’mz ru ec > . While SuppKes last *See mall for extended hours South Brunswick High grad Ed ward Watts is the top-ranked high jumper on the Brown U^versity A ZILLION NEAT THINGS FOR track and field team. Last spring, he Hoi Mon to Sat to 10pm • Sun 10am to 7pm was named to the Academic All-Ivy i i i i J J 1 . i League squad. He is studying in Greece this semester, but is expected to return to Brown in late January. '