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Vol. 34. No. 30 Friday, July 28. 2000 50 cents flXJ FestiW Boro holds meeting on Superfund site SOUTH PLAINFIELD — Agency (EPA). Hamilton Boulevard, mini-stor­ because EPA has made devel­ Initiative which calls for a tar­ of The Borough Council will host “The goal of the presentation age on the south side of the opment of Brownfields a priori­ geted and timely cleanup a community presentation on is to inform the public about property and office/light indus­ ty. New Jersey’s economy is focused on the future reuse of Monday at 8:15 p.m. concerning the redevelopment potential of trial flex space on the south­ strong and there is demand for the property. Ballooning a proposal by two former prop­ the site,” a spokesperson for the east portion of the site. commercial and industrial Representatives of the two erty owners to develop companies said. “The concept The balance of the property property in the area at this companies believe the property Hamilton Industrial Park. we are presenting is designed (about 40 percent) would be time. could be cleaned up and rede­ The former property owners, to provide community benefits devoted to open space. The Also, through the Superfund veloped within the next two Cornell-Dubilier and Dana and be consistent with the concept would provide a 100- Redevelopment Initiative, the years using this expedited Corporation, have asked bor­ Borough’s master plan.” foot landscape buffer between site will be cleaned up more approach. ough officials to consider sup­ Borough officials voted at the site and the residential promptly and returned to pro­ Under the standard porting a mixed use redevelop­ their July 13 Council meeting neighborhood on Spicer Ave. ductive use. We believe the Superfund process, cleanup and ment plan the two companies to provide time on their July 31 “The proposal benefits all community will be enhanced by redevelopment of the property presented to Council on July meeting agenda for a presenta­ the stakeholders — EPA, South the replacement of the old and could take a minimum of six to 13. tion of the redevelopment plan Plainfield Borough, the neigh­ outdated buildings with a new, eight years. Cleanup of the site, The 27-acre property was to the community. bors and the former owners,” a clean and attractive reuse.” according to EPA standards designated a Superfund site in The proposed mixed-use spokesperson for the companies This proposal is based on using the Initiative, would take 1998 by the U.S. development would consist of said. “The announcement of EPA’s recent policy, the place as part of site redevelop­ ioard seeks volunteers Environmental Protection neighborhood retail along this conceptual plan is timely Superfund Redevelopment ment. »r referendum study SOUTH PLAINFIELD — he Board of Education will soon EPA investigates swamp 8 proposing a new bond referen- . and a special meeting will s held 7 p.m. Monday at Grant By CHERYL ORSON nation of this site is directly working at the site, the agency hool to screen candidates for a STAFF WRITER related to hazardous material felt they might as well be pru­ erendum committee, Volun- having been found near the area dent and “go for it.” Cahill said i are asked to participate in SOUTH PLAINFIELD — The in September of 1999. At that the money for this project is com­ ! decision making process on Federal Department of time Executive Director of the ing from a federal Superfund at items should be included in Environmental Protection (EPA) Edison Wetlands Association trust used to investigate such t referendum. Committees are ab so lutely no DUMPING is trying to make things a little Robert Spiegel found abandoned sites and perform remediation. 1 to include architecture, NO OFF ROAD VEHICLES i less dismal in area of Dismal electronics capacitors buried in He said he was not certain when riculum and public relations, I * VIOLATORS WU..& PftOSKutffi jl Swamp bordering South the ground. These capacitors, or if this area would become a Plainfield and Edison. which are about the size of a muf­ Superfund site as that would be 1 G olf Assoc, holds EPA Spokesman Richard fler and filled with the now based on what the agency finds ! » 3 « S X 0 B I W Cahill confirmed the agency has known carcinogenic material in its sampling. The near-by i Annual Open El* been working at a 40-acre site polychlorinated biphenyls Hamilton Industrial Park site in m a w a v s OUTH PLAINFIELD — near the Dismal Swamp since (POPS), were used to cool elec­ South Plainfield, where capaci­ South Plainfield Golf early July and will continue to be tronic equipment in the 1950s tors had previously been located, ,te will sponsor the sixth at the site until the end of the before anyone knew how haz­ is already a Superfund site. month. Cahill said his agency is ardous these chemicals actually Cahill said the agency, which ual South Plainfield Open on has contracted a firm called 9 at the Bunker Hill Golf looking for evidence of contami­ are. The capacitors were alleged­ nants on the site which was a ly dumped by now long-gone Earth Tech out of Virginia to do in Griggstown. Proceeds Cornell-Dubilier electronics cor­ the actual field work, has dug support activities of the known landfill area during the 1950s. He said so far the agency poration which was located near test pits to take samples of sub­ nth Plainfield High School golf has found six 55-gallon drums the site were the capacitors were surface material and has also team. and 26 five-gallon pails contain­ later discovered, Spiegel said.. In taken samples of ground water, Cost of $75 includes greens all, 26 of these capacitors were soil, and surface soil. He said the fees, cart, prizes, food and bever­ ing “unknown" materials, from which samples have been sent to found. agency will take enough samples ages. Prizes will be awarded to Cahill said as long as the EPA to “adequately be able to charac­ men and women for low gross, a private lab for testing. terize” what other contaminants low net, low team score, longest NICOLE DIMELLA/ STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER Officials said they expect the was already on site taking care of one job, and had heard of docu­ may be on site. drive and closest to the pin. A Federal Environmental Protection Agency officials have been taetlng results from these tests some in Another problem with this the Dismal Swamp property between Edison and South Plainfield for the early fall. mentation of previous dumping special prize will go to any golfer and has the funds to continue (Continued on page A-2) who shoots a hole in one. Tee the past month, trying to Identify possible carcinogens. Cahill said the current exami­ times will be first come, first served. For registration, call Lynn Gaspari at (908) 668-1867 or Dick DeAndrea at (908) 755- 1700 by July 24. For sponsorship District begins information, visit www.spga.org.

Taxpayers Advisory group to meet Aug. 6 Grant School SOUTH PLAINFIELD — The Taxpayers Advisory Group will meet 7 p.m. Thursday at the Municipal Building on Plainfield Avenue. Guest speaker is Frank fall transition DeKosa, recently appointed as borough administrator and chief By LIBBY BARSKY ings 11/2 feet deep must be dug financial officer for South up. Plainfield. He will answer ques­ CORRESPONDENT All classroom lights have to tions from the public. SOUTH PLAINFIELD — be replaced and, if necessary, Specifically invited have been School administration offices additional lighting installed. members of the Planning Board, Fire alarms and an intercom Zoning Board of Adjustment, are being transformed into library board of trustees, classrooms to provide space for also have to be installed; Ferri Recreation Commission the sixth graders who will go to said the school will not open Business Advisory Group Grant School this fall. “without the ability for two-way Cultural Arts Commission, “We are ahead of schedule on communication.” Environmental Commission and demolition,” said Although original plans were Traffic Safety Commission. Superintendent of Schools Guy to have food brought in from Ferri, “but reconstruction takes South Plainfield High School, the superintendent said I‘42nd Street’ needs time.” Those who are doing the Marriott has made a proposal to f m usicians for play work are contractors of record install a kitchen. LIBBY BARSKY/ CORRESPONDENT Teachers and administrators SOUTH PLAINFIELD — and employees of Marriott. The Borough Council awarded a contract to DMS Syatem. tor Its new c r o s s i n g gnard p ^ n n e l hiring. . Summer Drama Workshop These contractors and employ­ who had been at South The low bid was accepted amid some headaches’ with the previous employees, officials said. ooking for musicians to play ees are expected to have had Plainfield Middle School volun­ he pit band for an Aug. 3-6 criminal history review accord­ teered to transfer to Grant iuction of “42nd Street, ing to state education stan­ School to teach Grade 6. All experienced musicians are dards. have certification for elemen­ ited for keyboard, saxophone These standards, Ferri said, tary grades. Boro replaces guards tenor, soprano, baritone), make it difficult to hire part- Grant School Principal net, bass clarinet, flute, time workers because of the Robert Doggett is a former prin­ npet, percussion, French time necessary to process the cipal of the middle school. a, guitar and trombone, results of fingerprinting. Joining him will be academic with previous company mteers are desired; pay may Although the workers are teachers Camille Deutsch, provided for more advanced Judith Dias, Barbara Florio, guard situation was “a headache” and the Police lidans. Rehearsals are limit- ahead of schedule, Ferri has By I— Y BARSKY ______worried about the deadline for Joann Haus, Barbara Hepburn, Department had to assign officers to cover unat­ For more information, e-mail CORRESPONDENT [email protected] or call the work to be completed and Denise Hogan, Karen tended intersections. Kellermkn, Lori Kowalski, Several crossing guards quit during the year ) 565-0538. said he doesn’t believe they will SOUTH PLAINFIELD — The Borough continue the pace. Robyn Mikaelian, Annmarie Council has awarded its contract for school cross­ because of problems with their being paid. “It’s easier to demolish than Nelson, Kelly Panuzzo and ing guards to a company that held it in the past. Elsie Solowynsky, a crossing guard for 20 reconstruct,” the superinten­ Katherine Wilson; teachers’ DMS Systems submitted the low bid of $11.76 years, was especially annoyed that all the cross­ dent said. aide Patricia Benward; comput­ per hour as the rate that will be paid to each of ing guards had to go up to North Arlington to Inside Walls in seven classrooms er specialist Cathy Coyle; music 35 crossing guards in the 2000-01 school year. return their vests and signs before picking up the need to be patched; air condi­ teacher Joan Stasio; physical The Jersey City-based company provided final paycheck. education teacher Bruce Hunt; North Arlington-based Labor Management) - mmentary...... A-4 tioners have to be moved out of crossing guards in South Plainfield during the students’ reach; the gym needs and art teacher Kara Giorgio. 1997-98 and 1998-99 school years. Concepts Inc. held the crossing guard contract for/- For special education, Julie the 1999-2000 school year. immunity Life.. ...A-6 to be painted; ceiling tiles have Doretta McCarthy, an officer of DMS, called to be replaced; lockers must get Flasser and Lynn Reebe will be each crossing guard before submitting the com­ Another longtime crossing guard recalled how she received her final paycheck the year before...... C-1 combination locks. at Grant School while Gina pany’s bid and found out that three crossing Electrical wiring has to be Capizola and Ann Holtz will guards were not returning. “Doretta came the last day of school to meet us at the American Legion, where we gave back our >ekend Plus...... B-1 installed to convert the former divide their time between “I lost three valuable people/1 she said. I hope Grant and the middle school. I can talk them into returning.” vests and sig^s,” Mary Harney said. “She had the home economics room into a checks for the week we had just worked made n uaries...... A-8 library and computer laborato­ In addition, the Board of Throughout the 1999-2000 school year there Education hired Nancy Tirok were many complaints from parents about unre­ out.” ...C-9 ry- this week as media specialist liable crossing guards and dangerous intersec­ DMS is a family business, according to U Estate...... A fence needs to be con­ McCarthy, whose mother and sister are on the structed around the preschool for Grade 6. She was a teacher tions that were not covered. Police Capt. Steven Merkler said the crossing company’s staff. Bee Log...... A-3 area. Some preschool equip­ and librarian at Edgar School ment has to be removed, which in Metuchen the past three would require that concrete •pil­ years. A-2 Review/HaraWRoporter July 28, 2000 Library starts volunteer homebound deliveries

By UBBY BARSKY surgery or a hysterectomy,” she oped cultural programs held at CORRESPONDENT said. “These are patrons who the library and South can’t drive to get to the library.” Plainfield High School. SOUTH PLAINFIELD — The program will rely on vol­ “It was the best job I ever The South Plainfield Public unteers to pick up and deliver had,” said Mrs. Goodrich, who Library is initiating the Edith books, magazines, compact was born in her grandfather’s Goodrich Homebound Delivery discs, Books on Tape and large home. “I enjoyed it. Program. videos. Tape players and CD “My grandfather had four “This is a program for people players also will be provided. daughters,” she said, “and they who are unable to come to the All materials will be transport­ all came back to South library because of illness or dis­ ed in special cloth bags. Plainfield to give birth in his ability,” said Director Sundra Tape players and CD players house. The house may not Fenn. also will be provided but not remain but the street where it “It’s even for those who are VCRs. once stood is named Norway in temporarily homebound, who “We hope to pair volunteers his honor.” may have hip replacement to the same homebound indi­ Although the Goodriches vidual on a one-to-one basis,” have traveled throughout the she said. “That way the home- country and around the world, r 'l | ¥ \ SOUTS PLAWTELD bound don’t see a stranger com­ they consider themselves life­ lhe Reporter ing.” long residents of South A similar program was Plainfield and want to promote A Ftenn Jersey Advance, Inc. newspaper begun by Fenn when she was volunteer programs in the bor­ NJN Publishing ©2000 director of the Dunellen Public ough. Library but was discontinued The couple has previously The Reporter (U.S.P.S. 607-160) for lack of funds. made donations to the bor­ is published every Friday by NJN Funding for the South ough’s all-volunteer Fire Plainfield program is provided Department and Rescue Squad. Pubfchrg, PO Box 52, Piscataway, by George and Edith Goodrich, “We need to tell everyone NJ 08855 (908) 575-6660. Second who recently were honored by about it and get the word out,” class postage paid at Piscataway. the library’s board of trustees Fenn said of the Homebound POSTMASTER: Send address for doing so. Delivery Program. “We want changes to NJN Publishing Mrs. Goodrich began work­ the homebound to use us. Fulfillment Office, PO Box 699, ing at the library when it “So far more volunteers have Somerville, NJ 08876. moved to its present location on signed up for the program than Subscription rates $25 per year in Plainfield Avenue. A former those who are homebound,” she Middlesex County. $30 per year children’s librarian, she creat­ said. ed many craft programs for out of state. To subscribe call: Applications for homebound adults as well as for children. people who want the service 1-800-300-9321. She also was the assistant to are available at the library or the library director and devel­ by calling (908) 754-7885. GEORGE PACCIELLO/ STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER A big man in the business Aurangzeb Khan, also known as the tallest man in the world, needed a little more hospitality than most Are You Looking For A guesta when he checked Into the Ramada Inn on Hamilton Boulevard in South Plainfield. Khan, stand­ ing 8 feet tall and weighing 380 pounds, was greeting guests to the Sterling & Reid Bros. 3-rlng cir­ Full Service Salon ••• cus, performing last week in Edison. with Hie expertise, class, state of Hie art teclmiqves and the finest salon products available? Capelli’s Salon is exactly that! INMAN GROVE SENIOR CITIZENS RESIDENCE Inman Grove Senior Citizens Residence of No. Edison, NJ, an inde­ Federal EPA n pendent living building will begin accepting preliminary applications f o r over 20 years Gino Antonelli, of Capelli Hair and Nails, for Studio apartments. Applications must be 62 or older. Tenants Gino Antonelli has continuously trained an educated team of creative rents are subsidized by U.S. Dept, of HUD. Some units will facilitate investigates O w n er hair colorists and stylists that he proudly calls ... the physically impaired. To have your name placed on the Studio apartment pre-application waiting list, complete this coupon and mail to: swamp The Gino Antonelli Inman Grove Senior Citizens Residence Coloring Group. 1061 Inman Avenue, Edison, NJ 08820 (Continued from page A-l) j)| Your coupon must be sent regular mail and postmarked no later potentially-contaminated 40- than July 29th. No coupon will be honored after this date. All acre now being investigated, M r - Antonelli is a Nationally recognized colorist. He is the Director of Education coupons received with a later postmark will be returned. No coupon Spiegel said, is the lack of secu­ for JMS Salon Services as well as Tocco Magico, Italy's premier coloring compa­ will be accepted by telephone, fax, express mail certified/registered rity around the site. mail, or hand delivered. They must be sent regular U.S. MaiL Inman Speigel said that parents ny. He is also a certified colorist with the Goldwell Color Company. Grove is not responsible for coupons lost in the mail. Housing is available to all without regard to race, color, religion, sex unknowingly let their children 0 ur colorists are specialists in their field. They are trained in every aspect of color or national origin. dirt bike and use all-terrain enhancement and the latest techniques. vehicles on the site possibly CLIP & WAIL threatening their future Please Print health. Speigel said that once C ap elli APPLICANT NAME " TELEPHONE (0AYTIHEI the EPA moves their equip­ ment out of the area they will 2 Hair & Nails 732-968-7666 be creating “excellent” sites for SOCIAL SECURITY hUMftEh parking and trails, unwittingly 443 South Washington Ave. encouraging this unwanted use EACH FAMILY ( 'all for appointment Piscataway ~ LIVING IN of the land. DWELLING When questioned about this issue, Cahill said there has been “no decision” made on security as “a threat has not been established,” referring to PUBLIC SCHOOLS OF EDISON TOWNSHIP INDICATE ALL FAMILY INCOME SOURCES the as yet unknown contents of SUM M ER ENROLLMENT - 2000 2001 CURRENT GROSS ANNUAL INCLOME CURRENT GROSS ANNUAL INCLOME the pails and drums recently WAGES removed from the site. Speigel said this continued Summer enrollment for n « w students entering the Public Schools of Edison Township for the 2000- lack of on-site security “can’t be 2001 school year will be conducted at the Enrollment Center, located at The Education Center, 312 TOTAL allowed.” Pierson Avenue, N.J. 08837 until August 31,2000. The Enrollment Center will reopen on September Spiegel said he wants to 11, 2000. The 2000-2001 school year opens on September 6, 2000. stress, however, the EWA is 1=1 “very happy” that the EPA is REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL STUDENTS: involved, adding that the state ONLY EDISON RESIDENTS ARE ELIGIBLE TO REGISTER Department of Environmental ONLY A PARENT OR LEGAL GUARDIAN CAN ENROLL A STUDENT Protection would have taken * 1 much longer to act on this site. • Student(s) must be present at time of enrollment. Spiegel said he hopes the EPA • Two (2) proofs of residency are required. will continue to be involved in • Flome Ownership - a deed or current Edison property tax bill and a current utility bill with the name cleaning up this site. and address on document. Spiegel said the future plans • Renters - Lease (current and updated) which lists the name(s) of the student(s) to be enrolled and for the site, after its clean up is a current utility bill with name and address on document. completed, include a nature • Original Birth Certificate and/or Passport. center to teach people about • Proof of Custody (if applicable) - Legal documentation for divorce, separation (by location) single the dozens of wildlife species f»m M etuchen Saving parent or guardianship. that exists in the area. • Immunization Records. • Social Security Card (for student). • School Records (copy of transfer card, test scores and report card). 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Police said this incident follows 51, was charged with drinking Simmons allegedly concealed vari­ | Police Log alcohol in public near the railroad ous articles of lingerie in a bag. another robbery which had previ­ station on Main Street on July 22. *** On July 22 a 17-year-old sus­ ously occurred the week before at 1:15 a.m. Sunday and noticed bis pect was arrested and charged The purse of an Old Bridge res­ this incident. the same location on July 17, at Hufly Turbulent BMX bike, which *** with shoplifting from Walmart 11:46 p.m. A red man’s, 10-speed bike val­ ident was stolen from her shopping he left in the parking lot near the located at 1303 Centennial Ave. ued at $100 was taken from the cart while she shopped at Shop On July 24 a Birchwood Drive In both incidences, the susjfect Metuchen-Edison YMCA on July Dumpster, was gone. Police said resident reported his $17,500 The juvenile was allegedly is described as being a black male, Rite, Rt. 1, on July 22. According to observed unwrapping and conceal­ 17. A Trek 21-speed mountain bike the report, the victim had her the bike had a chain and lock Mazada Millennium to be stolen. about 38-40 years-old, approxi­ valued at $600 was taken from the under the seat but was not locked Items in the vehicle, a $75 Sony ing two CDs worth $30. The juve­ mately 5 feet 10 inches tall, weigh­ purse in the baby seat of the cart nile was later released to the rec­ YMCA on July 22. for a few seconds while she select­ at the time of the theft. The BMX CD player, a $300 Panasonic disc ing around 200 pounds, with a *** bike is chrome and black in color, ognizance of his parents. stocky build, dark complexion, And ed produce. An assistant manager changer and $300 worth of CDs *** Patrolman J.P. TherrisBarrest- found the purse eight aisles away police said. were also reported stolen. There short, curly hair. Police believe the *** On July 21 a 1991 Buick Regal ed and charged Edison resident from the produce aisle. Credit are no suspects in this crime. same suspect is responsible for parked in an employee Pharmacia David levy, 33, with possession of cards and cash were still in the Two compact discs and $5 in *** both robberies. parking lot located at 80 a controlled dangerous substance wallet. change were reported stolen July On July 21 an attempted In this first incident, an employ­ and intent to distribute cocaine *** 19 from an unlocked car parked in shoplifting incident allegedly Centennial Ave. was reported to ee reported that the suspect have its driver’s side window and heroin on July 23 at 10:10 p.m. The wallet of a Hazlet resident a driveway on Wayne Street. occurred at Quick Chek located at entered the store earlier in the According to the report, Therrien was taken as she shopped at Ann According to police, the CDs were 605 River Road. A clerk reported a smashed. A Kenwood AM/FM CD evening and purchased something. player was stolen from the vehicle. The employee said the suspect stopped Levy at Renninger Road Taylor’s, Menlo Park, on July 22. on the front seat and the change Hispanic male, 35 to 40 years old, *** and New Durham Avenue after According to the report, a wallet was in the ashtray when the theft 6-feet, 250 pounds with gray hair, returned later and pointed to his On July 21 a Mindy Lane resi­ noticing that the front end of his and additional contents were occurred the previous weekend. allegedly tried to steal 20 cartons waistband indicating he had a ($m dent reported his house to be bur­ ‘88 Pontiac Firebird had severe taken from the purse while the Police also were told it was not the of cigarettes. The clerk grabbed the and demanding cash. However, the glarized. A screen on a rear screen front end damage and a broken victim temporarily placed it on first time the car had been broken box and the suspect fled the store employee said a gun was never door was found cut and the glass headlight. the floor of the store. into. in a red pick up truck. Police could shown nor did the suspect ever *** smashed. No entry to the house Therrien allegedly observed not find the suspect or the truck. specifically state he had a gun. The Levy sweating profusely and, The wallet of two Highland Piscataway *** was gained though. employee gave the suspect an *** undetermined amount of cash. The thereafter, allegedly noticed a Park residents were stolen while On July 22 a Rushmore Avenue On July 21 Patricia Pope, 41, of On July 21 a manager at AT&T suspect then fled on foot down East white powdery substance on the they shopped at Shop Rite, Rt. 1, resident reported his house was Piscataway was arrested and located on Knightbridge Road Hendricks Boulevard. car’s console, when after Levy was on July 22. One was taken from a vandalized. The house’s basement charged with hindering apprehen­ reported four Toshiba laptop com­ In the latest incident, 0n arrested and charged. Bail was set victim’s purse and the other was window was found to be broken. sion. Pope was stopped on Rock at $10,000. Levy was taken to the taken from a victim’s shopping puters valued at $10,000 to be employee said the suspect entered The suspect, with a claw hammer and West Fourth Street for motor taken from a locked closet. Both Middlesex County Adult cart while she shopped in the pro­ in hand, was allegedly seen fleeing the store and specifically stated fie vehicle violations. It was discov­ employees and a cleaning company had a gun and demanded cash. Correction Center in North duce aisle of Shop Rite, Rt. 1. the scene’ on a mountain b icy c le *** ered Pope’s license was suspended had access to the closet. Again, though, no gun was actual­ Brunswick. Police were unable to located the *** and her insurance card invalid. *** ly shown. Again the suspect was An unknown person stole the suspect who the victim believes to Pope allegedly gave her mother’s The wallet of a YMCA employee On July 22 Roberto Sanchez, 34, given an undetermined amount of out-drive unit from an Aztec be an area juvenile. name while answering questions. was taken from her purse in the Court resident’s boat on July 24. *** of New Brunswick, was arrested cash and fled down East Hendricks The charges followed. and charged with driving while Boulevard. staff locker room on July 24. According to the report, the boat On July 21 a West Fifth Street *** Inside the wallet were phone was up on blocks in the victim’s intoxicated. Anyone with information resident reported a $180 Dyno On July 23 an 18-wheeler cards, personal items and $80 in backyard when the ‘89 Volvo 5.7 regarding these crimes is asked jto NFX silver bicycle with blue and parked on South Second Street cash. liter unit valued at $6,000 was South Plainfield call either Det. James Foran at *** white lettering to be missing from was reported vandalized. The dri­ On July 25 at 10:56 p.m. a rob­ (908)-226-7665 or Det. Gaiy Klihe taken. a garage. There are no suspects in Edison resident Robert **» ver’s side window and mirror were bery occurred at the Dunkin at (908)-2267669. Livenspire, 41, was arrested and An unknown person smashed charged with Driving While the vent window of the 85 Intoxicated at the comer of Amboy Chevrolet Van of a Pennsylvania Avenue and Main Street on July resident on July 24. Once inside GRAND OPENING 22. the vehicle, the suspect stole ideal tile of *** assorted tools valued $1,200. ■ Fresh Mozzarella Daily • Boar’s Head Cold Cuts • Foccacia Sean Sondergaard and James ’ Homemade Gourmet Salads • Brick Oven Breads & Stuffed Breads Stoecker, both 18, and two juve­ Highland Park • Imported Meats and Cheeses edison niles were arrested and charged Bicycle thieves had plenty of with underage drinking on July 21 business in the past week, accord­ Fresh Prepared Lunch & Dinner Meals at 9:23 p.m. According to the ing to police reports. -s Head ft report, the individuals were inside A boy leaving his aunt’s house Homemade Stuffed Shells Our Heros are the "Our N am e Says It All" of a white jeep parked in front of on Donaldson Street Monday and Cannoli made on Central Avenue liquors. The jeep afternoon found his freestyle bike premises. Coming Soon: Biggest in Town!!! is owned by the father of one of had been stolen. According to Homemade Ravioli Hot & Cold Specialty those juveniles charged. police, who were advised of the and Manicotti. Sandwiches • Courteous Staff theft while on patrol, the freestyle Edison bike is white and black in color. Family Owned & Operated • Great Selection The front door of a Moryan A blue Brittany men’s bike was • Gorgeous Showroom Road resident was smashed by an reported stolen Sunday from unknown person on July 21. The behind a house on Cedar Avenue. Buy 1 Get 1 • Guaranteed Installations Available value of the smashed door is esti­ Police said the theft was reported Imported Riscossa Pasta mated to be $75. by a woman concerned that some­ *** body got into her back yard. The East Brunswick resident Tarsi bike had been left in the back yard m\ i\o's i r\11 w snx iAi m s ■ Simmons, 39, was arrested and Saturday afternoon, police said. charged with shoplifting store mer­ A man came out of Adam’s Bar chandise valued at $1,026 from on Woodbridge Avenue around i*i i*i - l .i\

Recycle, If you recycle, haven’t seen recycle this store... SOUTH PLAINFIELD — The Recycling Center on Kenneth Avenue currently has leaf com­ Y o u post available, free of charge, to Borough residents. Bring your own containers and shovels. The compost bins are located behind the shed at the Recycling S h o u l d ! . Center. We are open Tuesdays from 12 to 7 p.m. and on Fridays and Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 3 For The Finest p.m. Call the Recycling . Coordinator at (908) 226-7621 if you need more information. D iam onds, Compost is a good soil amend­ ment, improving drainage in Watches, Fine ’, heavy clay soils and water reten­ tion in sandy soils. It helps Jewelry and buffer the soil acidity, so you don’t have to add lime as often. Used as mulch, it smothers weed Collectibles seedlings and keeps the soil moist. This compost was made from the leaves collected last fall from residents in municipalities throughout Middlesex County. You can make your own compost at home easily. Call the Recycling Coordinator or email her at atempel@southplainfield- nj.com for more information about composting. *** Always Fine Jewelers’ Quality, Area Department of Public Works are urging homeowners in the township to “cut it and leave Always At A Price That Will Please You. it” when mowing the lawn this year. Grass clippings provide a nat­ There’s Only One______ural fertilizer for a growing lawn. Leave your clippings on the lawn when you mow and let nature do the rest. Fords Jew elers Advantages cited in the press Member release: American Gem Society New Jersey’s Legendary Jeweler * Valuable nutrients are .MmihcrJitp i' ;m jnhil only in M-kxVd |0»chfs |««v returned to the soil at no cost. prism gnnokpial knuwkxk-'' Barry Berman - Graduate, Diamond Masters of America * Lawnmower bags do not jikI Ok- liq$NM clliicil vluKlonfc. Il i- lour jtsNurjiKV oI die have to be emptied and clippings rrluhttm trf dm (tnu. 449 New Brunswick Avenue • Fords, New Jersey • 732-738-7322 do not have to be hauled to the Open Daily 9:30-5pm • Fri. 9:30-8pm • CLOSED WED. & SUN. to w n s h ip re cyclin g center fo r d is ­ posal. * H om eow ners w o u ld n o t have to buy additional trash bags. "KNOW YOUR JEWELER" * Costs associated with solid waste disposal would be reduced. A-4 Review/Herald/Beportor July 28, 2000 Commentary

Crimes against us all In the past few weeks there has been a series of heinous bias crimes committed in Bridgewater. Anti-Semitic slurs and threats have been scrawled on signs in one part of the township, with a park and youth baseball complex being the favorite targets. These incidents are the latest in a series of bias crimes that have plagued the same section of Bridgewater for the past year. Death, approaching The Bridgewater Police Department and the Somerset County Prosecutor’s Office are continuing their aggressive the speed of sound investigation into these crimes. These law enforcement If you haven’t heard about it authorities correctly recognize these horrible acts should yet, the Concord Jetliner crashed not be considered as graffiti, pranks or acts of vandalism Tuesday on its way out of France but as serious crimes against the whole community. bound for New York. One hundred It is not easy to apprehend whoever is responsible for and nine German charter passen­ these crimes. It is, as one law enforcement official said, like gers and crew, and four people on “looking for a needle in a haystack” That’s why Somerset the ground were killed after the County Prosecutor Wayne Forrest is asking the public to super-sonic airship crashed into a step forward with any information about these incidents. hotel two minutes into its flight. Another example proving my Silence, as Shai Goldstein of the New Jersey Anti- hypothesis that man was not Defamation League, is bigotry’s best friend. We hope the meant to fly. Ever since the times authorities receive the full cooperation of the public and of Icaris when man tried to fly to apprehend whoever is responsible as soon as possible. the sun, there have been failed Though Bridgewater may have experienced more than attempts to imitate our fair feath­ its fair share of bias crimes, no community in Central ered friends. Jersey is immune from the disease of hate (and in many Yet the Federal Aviation cases, it’s a genetic disease passed on knowingly — or Association still contests that air unknowingly— from generation to generation.) Though travel is the safest form of trans­ we may not like to admit it, there is still too much racism portation, resulting in significant­ and prejudice in all of our hometowns. We should not ly less fatalities than highway travel. Well, of course more people ignore the hatred in our own hometowns; every bias crime are going to die on the roads than — whether it’s a swastika scrawled on a sign or racist in the air. You don’t have as many insults hurled among young people — should be taken airplanes as there are cars. seriously not just by law enforcement authorities, but by And there will never be a day, the entire community as well. as in Adolse Huxley’s “Brave New Like other towns in Central Jersey, Bridgewater has a World” where everyone flies per­ well-earned reputation for tolerance and diversity, yet its sonal helicopters. Because if there image has been unfairly tarnished by these incidents and Letters to the editor were, there would be a lot of . sensationalistic headlines. Bridgewater, as Mayor James wrecked helicopters laying 1 Dowden said last week, is not a community of bigots. Much around, in back-yard swimming pools, sticking out of roofs, '.has already been done in Bridgewater already to combat Oak Tree battle shouldn’t be in vain crashed in the middle of town 1 the ignorance that perpetuates hatred and those efforts to square — you get my drift? ' bring the community together should continue. An airline tragedy always hits However, the best weapon against these bias crimes will To The Editor: can travel great distances to authentically hard, affecting people of all : be when whoever is responsible is apprehended by police, On Saturday, July 8, I was present at the re­ depict our country’s history and others lead to nationalities. I am in no way mak­ - prosecuted to the full extent of the law and receives a stiff enactment of the Battle of Oak Tree in Edison. preserve our country’s heritage, let us not sit ing light of the loss of life, but just - jail sentence. That is what they deserve for committing a The original battle was decided by the use of the idly by. Support the Edison Greenways reminding people that every time “ serious crime against the community because we are all military during the Revolutionary War — the Group/Edison Wetlands Association in their you get on a plane you take a ' victims of bias crimes. first war to decide the future of our country and fight to gain control of this site. Legal fees are gamble. When the time comes, the hallmark of our nation’s independence. The costly. Of course, your signature to a petition will I be willing to take that gam­ second ongoing battle involves Jack Morris, the begs not a great deal of time. Your presence at ble with my wife and child? Will developer, Edison Township officials, the future Edison Planning Board and Township you, dear reader, feel comfortahl# Middlesex County court system and a group of Council meetings and a note to Mayor George in your row as the stewardess patriots, impressively led by Walter Stochel, per­ Spadoro will add ammunition to the ongoing bat­ goes through her seat belt and air mask dance? Will the plane take Your hometown newspapers sistent in preserving the history of the corner of tle. In addition, a letter to Walgreen’s headquar­ % . ters requesting abandoning plans for this his­ off and land, once again defying Oak Tree and New Dover roads. the basic laws of physics? We invite readers to get involved with your local newspaper Revolutionary re-enactor Malcolm Dick toric site may help. by calling or writing to let us know what you think is news­ Prove all you want the equa­ described authentically what transpired militar­ Lastly, it is a shame that the developer lacks tions that validate flight, but I worthy. Our staff is always eager to hear your opinions, sug­ ily at this Battle of Oak Tree. As a member of the the guts to stand up and donate this land that still say that 500,000 pounds of gestions and comments. Lamb’s Artillery Company and Daniel Morgan’s his forefathers bravely fought for. The name metal should not be able to leave ' TThe deadline for news releases is noon Friday. You can mail Rifle Company, he took us back in time when Jack Morris would be better remembered as the the ground. It doesn’t make sense. (Jiem to either P.O. Box 693, Piscataway, N.J. 08855 or P.O. Box duty and honor was the foundation upon which person who preserved this historic land rather Thrust ratios, air speed velocity, 599, Somerville, N.J. 08876, fax to (908) 575-6683, or you can this country now proudly stands. Edward Cook, than destroy nature, pollute the area, pave it after burners. All gibberish to me. «se our new e-mail address, [email protected]. New Jersey VFW state bugler, U.S. Navy World and line his pockets. What kind of legacy will he What I see is a long capsule that War II veteran and Edison resident, was the leave his children and grandchildren? Look, he is propelled into the air and with •: LETTERS bugler who played the battle songs from that took a part of our history and destroyed it. How a little luck, land on its feet and time. different it would be if they could proudly put come to a complete stop. ' Letters should be sent to the above address by noon Monday The Quagliarello family graciously allowed his name at the bottom of a commemorative In college, I did my senior the­ of the week the letter is to be published. They must be signed the use of their property for the re-enactment monument that simply says “the site was donat­ sis on airline tragedy as it related and must include a daytime phone number for verification pur­ since other access was barred with “No ed by a patriot, Jack Morris.” to deregulation of the industry. poses. An evening number is also helpful. We prefer letters to Trespassing” posters by the owner Jack Morris. IRENE WALL Airlines were in a competition to be no more than a page, typed and double-spaced. If it is not Citizens of Edison Township, if re-enactors Edison lower fares for increased patron­ possible to type a letter, please print neatly. Because of the age. The result was older planes, chance of misinterpretation, we reserve the right not to accept more planes, less maintenance letters that are handwritten in cursive. During an election, let­ and fewer safety checks, just to ters will be published the week before voters cast ballots. We Piscataway voters’ chance to choose save a couple of bucks. The cost was thousands of lives in the Will not print letters if new charges are mention and can’t be 19808 as airline tragedy rose refuted before the election. We reserve the right to edit letters To The Editor: right direction. Mayor Merolla has been an about 14 percent. Isn’t it a little for matters of libel, clarity, fairness and space. We also reserve I feel a response to the letter to the editor extremely capable decision maker in this pro­ coincidental that you wait for your the right to reject letters if they do not meet this letter policy. from a Piscataway Democratic Party committee­ gression. Why should a majority of a committee flight in the “terminal?” man is necessary in order to set the record of 70 be able to override the right of the elec­ And there are dozens of crash­ straight as to who elects the mayor of torate to determine if a popularly elected, seated es a year, but we just don’t hear CORRECTIONS Piscataway. In all my years of political affiliation mayor of this township should be returned to about them because they happen with the Democratic Party, the intention in any office? By her action, tbe people will now get an over seas, or they have a financial election always was to “get out the vote” so that opportunity in November to judge the perfor­ impact on the parent company of Our goal is to provide accurate and fair reporting. To com­ the people of the community had a true role in mance of Mayor Merolla for her years of service the newspaper running the head­ ment on coverage or report errors, call the editor. Corrections the decision of who would lead the town. to this community. line. Yes, that really happens. will run in the space provided below. We have enjoyed a succession of mayors who PAUL A. ABATI But when the Concord goes have guided the growth of the community in the Member, Piscataway down, the passenger airship Township Council which broke the speed of sound, everyone is going to hear about it. Chuck Yeager, flying the Bell X-l r ■ j '| -'V SOUTH PLAINFIELD test jet over the Mohavje dessert July 4 column inspires young patriot 53 years ago, I’m sure never dreamed that some day rich peo­ Ihe Reporter ple would pay thousands of dol­ To The Editor: liberty. A Penn Jersey Advance, Inc. newspaper lars to risk their fives doing the I am 13 years old and while reading your edi­ Through my research on the Internet, I began same thing he did. NJN Publishing © 2000 torial “Responsibilities of independence” (June to realize the importance of this holiday. I decid­ I used to think that I was 30), I realized that you were basically describing ed to read the Declaration of Independence. I afraid of heights, and that was found some very important ideas in this docu­ Martin K. Till Michael Deak me. I never really looked into the meaning of what made me hyperventilate CEO Executive Editor Independence Day or what happened on that ment. For instance, the Declaration of every time I flew. But I realized day. To me, it was just a day of fun. Independence recognizes that “all Men are creat­ that it is not the height, or even Mary E. Hall Vincent A. De Muro Jr. Every Fourth of July my family and I do some­ ed equal.” I also read that we have rights that the fall that scares me. It is the CFO Editor thing special to celebrate. We have barbecues, cannot be taken away. These include “Life, sudden deceleration at the end. Pete Leddy Allan Conover watch the fireworks and have a good time. After Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness.” Then there is that little thing I President & Publisher Sports Editor reading your article I decided that I was going to Your editorial helped me realize the impor­ have with claustrophobia. Did you do something a little bit different this year. I tance of this holiday. As a result, I not only had ever notice that once they close Rosemarie Maio John Bodnar that airlock door, there is no way Advertising Sales Manager wanted to learn more about this holiday. fun celebrating this holiday, I felt proud! V.P. of A dvertising So, I went on the Internet and read all about In the future I plan to learn more about the out until they open it? Of course, I John Tsimboukis Steve Jankowski Independence Day. This holiday commemorates birth of our nation. I plan to learn more about haven’t mentioned that little Production Manager Advertising Director the signing of the Declaration of Independence the Continental Congress and read the Bill of problem I have with my inner by the Continental Congress on July 4, 1776 in ears not equalizing under the Rights. cabin pressure. But what is a little Philadelphia, Pa. Having fun on holidays is great. However, it is pain and loss of hearing just so I The writing and signing of this document also important to know the reason for the cele­ could visit my parents in Florida? isrTisr marks our independence from England and the bration. I actually found a way to help birth of our democracy. The Declaration of ANNIE SPECTOR take the edge off of flying and The Reporter (U.S.P.S. 607-160) is published every Friday by NJN Publishing Independence is at our most cherished symbol of Metuchen make the trip more enjoyable. A PO Box 52. Piscataway, NJ 08855 (908) 575-6660. 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Programs to encourage kids’ rights To The Editor: Acres and other issues which have nothing to We respond to the utterly preposterous do with the historic designation of Borough To The Editor: ed. Children do not need to be belittled, put claims made by Nancy Zerbe, the applicant for Hall. It was notable, however, that not a sin­ The recent event in Reading, Mass., in which down or humiliated. an enraged hockey parent assaulted and killed historic designation of Borough Hall, during a gle caller during the broadcast supported her ' recent radio interview. views. another parent following a dispute at practice * The right to civility. If parents or coaches should give all of us pause and cause us to reaf­ We have worked with the grassroots group Nonetheless, she stubbornly declared that cannot deal with each other, or with the game called Citizens of Metuchen almost since their firm those core values we must exemplify in officials in a polite and respectful manner, then she would find additional ways to harass our youth sports programs. The tragedy in Reading, inception. Contrary to Ms. Zerbe’s claim, it is community if the state office rejects her appli­ they need to go. It is not their league. It is their a loosely organized group of individuals in no although the most dramatic, is part of a nation­ children’s league. cation. This is not the behavior of a reason­ al trend that has seen repeated examples of vio­ way connected with the mayor or Borough able person; it is the railing of a zealot. Council. lent physical and verbal conduct directed at par­ * The right to keep competition in perspective. Ms. Zerbe claims to have been demeaned ents, officials and other children. It is apolitical, diverse and informal. Her Children are competitive enough on their own. during her all-too-frequent appearances at Whether we are parents, organizers, officials contention that hundreds of her supporters As adults, we need to see the lessons that come Borough Hall, something we know to be false or coaches, all of us have a fundamental obliga­ have been cowed into silence by some real or out of both winning and losing, and to always because we attended every meeting where she tion to our children to preserve their rights. And implied threat is possibly libelous, certainly affirm that it is the lesson of doing your best asinine and absolutely untrue. In fact, we appeared. what are their rights? I would suggest there are She received, if anything, far too extensive four: that is the ultimate measurement of success. believe that Ms. Zerbe’s support has been a hearing for one so dedicated to her own, nar­ * The right to participate. Every youth sports Let’s not live vicariously through our children. silent because it is virtually non-existent. row-minded crusade. If the truth is demean­ league should have a participation rule that is They put enough pressure on themselves. It is true that Ms. Zerbe has had the vocal enforced. It should be seen as a contract between Do the sports leagues that you are involved support of her co-applicant, their respective ing to Ms. Zerbe, she had best look within her­ the children and the adults. Every child has a with subscribe to these rights? If so, great. If not, husbands and a handful of local malcontents self for the cause and solution. right to play, and in a meaningful manner. then why not? who have seized upon this as an opportunity WILLIAM J. LOVETT to grind their own axes. CHARLES and CLAIRE EISENSTEIN * The right to positive reinforcement. There is Chief Executive Officer, Hence the references to land use, Green Metuchen no place for negative yelling from parents or Metuchen-Edison YMCA coaches in youth sports. It should not be tolerat­ Metuchen Fly OF Glory proudly By HOPE BUEECHER-SASS flag, here is a list of official dates. 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By CHERYL ORSON precision, attention to detail and class and why they would like to STAFF WRITER tradition. Within 15 minutes lanni continue in the advanced class. taught approximately 30 of these Dudash said the basic classes have EDISON — Approximately 130 middle school students how to been extremely well-attended and sixth, seventh and eighth grade stand at attention and “parade expected many students would be Edison middle school students will rest” properly, a feat any teacher competing to enter the advanced learn to “be all they can be” in the would be proud of. class. Junior Police Academy this sum­ The students were then taught Enthusiastic Instructor Ptl. mer. about Community Policing and Lisa Katana, who is one of only The community division of the traffic violations including breath­ three women on the force, said the Township’s Police Department alyzer and radar use, and that’s students have been especially good scheduled four basic junior police just the first day! During the rest this year. academy classes and one advanced of the week these students would “They (the students) are class to be held in the town’s mid­ be taught about crimes prevention adorable, a pleasure and extremely dle schools. Sgt. Robert Dudash, and crime scenes, accident investi­ pleasant,” Katana said of the chil­ who also teaches the department’s gations, drug enforcement and gun dren entering this program. “Kids D.A.R.E. classes during the school safety — quite an ambitious sched­ are one of the most important year, explained the purpose of ule. things (in this job). I am very inter­ these junior police classes. Approximately a half dozen ested in the youth(s) and love “We (the police instructors) community policing officers will be (working with) them tremendous­ teach discipline, bike and weapon teaching these classes. At the end ly. They learn from adults one time safety — weapons and kids don’t of the week these students will be in their fives. These kids are our mix — avoid violence and about graduated from their basic train­ future. They will combat computer (avoidance of ) drug use,” said ing and can go on to an advanced crime. Tm learning so much from Dudash who also said these class­ class which will be held in August. them.” NICOLE DIMELLA/ STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER es create a better understanding Dudash said the advanced When asked about influencing Ptl. Mark lanni teaches members of the Edison Junior Police Academy how to stand at attention on the between the police and the chil­ class, which has the basic class as girls, who comprise at least half or Thomas Jefferson School grounds. dren. “There’s absolutely no ques­ its prerequisite, is a “hands-on” more of the basic classes, to join the tion (about improved relations).” course which will concentrate acci­ force, Katana was quick to reply. can be police officers — you just a cop and experience it,” Viento If the students leave these The class schedule is impres­ dent and crime scene investigation “Women add a lot and balance have to consider the effect on fam­ said about taking this class adding classes with nothing else other sive. The first morning these techniques and include a field trip (the job) out,” said Katana. “It bal­ ily and (child rearing).” she isn’t sure she wants to be an than a better perception of the potential recruits are taught “drill to Trenton to tour the State Police ances out the fact women need Seventh grade junior police officer but “may change my mind.” police, Dudash said he would be and ceremony” (otherwise known Museum. He said students wanti­ help from the police also,” adding academy participant Loretta These classes are bound to satisfied. And from the responses as marching), by Ptl. Mark lanni. ng to take this course are also female crime victims are often Viento, 12, is keeping an open change a lot of student’s minds from these students, the classes These marching drills teach team required to submit an essay on more comfortable speaking to mind about her future options. concerning how they view police are definitely serving their pur­ work, organization, self-discipline, what they learned in the basic female officers. “Absolutely women “I want to see what it’s like to be officers and their jobs. pose. Former resident pens photo book on Borough byGAJLGASMR *1 the task would not have been Metuchen to become something A circa 1910-1920 photo of a ner of Middlesex Avenue and town fife, using a thinly veiled Correspondent possible, said Spies. of “a crossroads community” with diminutive, now defunct passen­ Main Street. Metuchen as her setting. Spies, too, acknowledges the a number of residences and tav­ ger station at the intersection of Throughout the book, Spies Other attention-getting photos ! METUCHEN — Even a sad­ contributions of Metuchen resi­ erns at the intersections. Amboy and Lake Avenues, and a provides commentary on the include an assemblage of locals dlebag has a story to tell, dents Tyreen Reuter and Nancy Current day Amboy Avenue circa 1893 photo of the construc­ changes reflected in the photos, at a chicken roast in Bloomfield’s i A photo of that — and an addi­ Zerbe whose knowledge of local encompasses, in part, the early tion of the Clive Street railroad drawing comparisons between Woods in 1909 and a shot of two tional 205 snapshots of familiar architecture proved to be invalu­ Perth Amboy and bridge over the the many dated photos and citing saddle bags, slung side by side on faces, places and trappings — able. As well, numerous Bound Brook then grassy ter­ what stands in the place of razed, a door latch. comprise the newly released pic­ Metuchen residents shared pho­ Turnpike. “Only a dozen busi­ rain, are particu­ displaced or burned buildings “They (the leather bags) were torial history “Metuchen: Images tos from personal albums. But it was the nesses were located larly striking where applicable. given to Charles Henry Pierce of America” by former Edison res­ Drawing largely on the soci­ railroad that along and near Main As well is Multiple houses of worship when he was 10 years old by the ident Stacy Spies. ety’s Grimstead collection, a broi included a rarely comprise a chapter devoted to post rider at Campbell’s tavern ’ With the release of the 127- series of photos taken by the greatest Street on a map from seen photo of the churches, including one snapshot because the stitches were ripped, page book chronicling the devel­ Metuchen resident and freelance changes in the c/rca 1800.' 1932 train wreck of the white clapboard Centenary making the bags unsuitable for opment of the borough whose photograph J. Lloyd Grimstead life of the town, that occurred M.E. Church that long-time resi­ carrying mail,” writes Spies. Jd^itity was formally established in the 1930s, Spies documented, causing commer­ S ta cy Spies just east of the dents will remember once stood Before 1932, mail was left at pub­ fn *1688, Spies, an architectural researched and ultimately cial development author Pennsylvania where the gargantuan Bank of lic places, including the tavern. A historian and historical preserva­ assembled the numerous images in the community station. New York now stands. range of uniforms, homes and tion consultant currently resid­ to form a text reflecting the many and a commuter In it, numer­ Other chapters capture per­ vehicles populate the remaining ing in Scotch Plains, completed a changes in the rail-based town. crowd able to take jobs far away ous workers and spectators sons both familiar and/or note­ pages of the book. task begun nearly a year ago. Before 1800, writes Spies, form town. watch as a crane-like device worthy, including civil war veter­ Still, Spies concludes of the 1 With the ongoing assistance of Metuchen was “a quiet communi­ Metuchen was incorporated as rights what appears to be a an James Oliver at 86 years of borough dubbed by the press tThe Metuchen-Edison Historical ty within what was Woodbridge a borough, independent of derailed boxcar. age standing alongside a residen­ “The Brainy Boro”; “Metuchen Society, Spies gathered photos Township. Only a dozen busi­ Raritan Township in 1900, Main Street is the focus of a tial garden, circa 1931, and late continues as a larger version of taken as early as 1880 and as nesses were located along and reflecting its strength of commu­ chapter capturing the tree-lined 19th century novelist and its earlier self.” recently at 1973. near Main Street on a map from nity and distinct character, dirt road at the turn of the centu­ Harper’s contributor Mary Spies will sign copies of her - Without the knowledge of the circa 1800.” attributable, in part, to the pres­ ry. Hitching posts and horse Eleanor Wilkins Freeman seated new book at the Metuchen Public society’s president Phyllis The creation of Middlesex ence of the railroad. drawn carriages appear in sever­ on the porch steps of what may Library on Saturday, July 29, 10 Boteddinghaus and the reference Avenue in 1806, along with the Photos of the railway are, in al of the photos, one of which well be her Lake Avenue home. a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Those already skills of member and historical Perth Amboy and Bound Brook fact, the subject of an entire includes the W.O. Craig Groceries Spies notes that Freeman sat­ in possession of a book are wel­ collections curator Marie Vajo, Turnpike in 1808, caused chapter of the book. and Provisions store at the cor­ irized local manners and small­ come to have the copy signed.

Shakespeare’s plays

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By CHERYL ORSON Desire.” homes, libraries and schools STAFF WRITER Anne Worden, who plays bringing theatrical experiences Kate in this production, is to audiences who might not PISCATAWAY — Members more than Earle’s equal. With otherwise have access to such of the Next Stage Ensemble the deep intonations she uses entertainment. The perform­ troupe, a touring company in her voice and determined ers, however, who are aspiring under the auspices of the New physical movements, Worden actors themselves, gain from Jersey Shakespeare Festival cuts an impressive figure as these experiences as well. located in Madison, easily the headstrong Kate. She Robin Rothman, who per­ tamed their audience at brings to mind a young Lauren forms the role of Bianca, Kate’s Piscataway’s JFK Library dur­ Bacall in her noted “indepen­ younger sought-after sister, ing their performance of dent woman” roles. One could explained the role the ensem­ William Shakespeare’s “The easily see where she might be ble troupe plays in these aspir­ Taming of the Shrew.” cast to play such strong female ing actors lives. The approximately 50-mem- characters. “We get equity points for our ber audience at the Hoes Lane Perhaps most surprisingly performances,” Rothman said the library, including several appealing in this production is noting this is the first step small children, were enthralled the supporting role of toward becoming a profession by this truly professional pro­ Petruccio’s servant, Grumio, actor. “There are also appren­ duction. And why not? Michael craftily played by Tory Talbot. tice classes for voice and move­ RUTHANNE WAGNER/ CORRESPONDENT Earle, who plays Petruccio, Talbot’s comic timing and ment.” Kate (Anne Wordin, right) tortures her sister Bianca (Robin Rothman, left) in Shakespeare's “Taming of the tamer of the shrewish “Kate facial expressions were the Rothman said many of this Shrew” at the Kennedy Library in Piscataway, performed by the Next Stage Ensemble troupe. the Cursed,” has the power and cause of many outbursts of ensemble troupe’s talented depth necessary for this role — laughter from the audience. performers go on to perform in not to mention an impressive She often unintentionally the more professional physique which goes a long upstaged Worden and Earle “Shakespeare Live” troupe or Benefit piano recital today way to making this character’s with her seemingly easy comic are fortunate enough to win a physical fortitude come alive. genius. Talbot just might role on the main stage of the SOUTH PLAINFIELD — Rev. Richard A. minor Sonata, Op. 58, with other works by When yelling for his potential become the next Rosie Shakespeare Festival itself in Mathiesen, pastor of St. Luke’s Evangelical Telemann, Brahms, Debussy (including Clair de bride, Kate, to come to him, O’Donnell. Madison. Such is the case for Lutheran Church, will present his fifth annual Lune) and Chopin. while ripping at his shirt in This unique ensemble tour­ Earle who will be appearing in benefit piano recital tonight, at 7:15 p.m. at St. Mathiesen has been playing the piano since he feigned anguish and anticipa­ ing troupe, though, gets just as a supporting role in “Anthony ; Stephen Lutheran Church, 3145 Park Ave., South was 7. He studied with Klaus Goetze of tion, Earle is very much remi­ much as it gives during its per­ and Cleopatra” later this sum­ Plainfield. The suggested donation is $7. Cambridge and Jan Gorbaty of Forest Hills, NY. niscent of a young Marlon formances. The troupe travels mer. j Refreshments will be served. He attended Phillips Exeter Academy where he Brando yelling for “Stella” in all over the state performing in The ambitious ensemble At this show he will present Telemann’s played a piano concert with the Academy orches­ Williams’ “A Street Car Named hospitals, hospices, retirement troupe itself stages three dif­ ; Fantasia in D Minor, Mozart’s Rondo in A Minor, tra and has presented 19 full-length solo recitals ferent productions. They will Chopin’s Sonata in B Minor and Waltzes in C since that time. next perform “Timmons of Sharp, as well as selections from Brahms and Mathiesen is a graduate of Rutgers, the Rutgers Athens” and will then finish Debussy. The concert proceeds will go to Lutheran Law School and the Lutheran Theological with a production of Moliere’s ■ World Relief agency. Tickets are available at the Seminary at Philadelphia. Before entering the More Community Life “Learned Ladies.” . door or by calling St. Luke’s Lutheran Church at ministry he served as a corporate manager for the The troupe can be hired to - (732) 968-4447. The suggested donation is $7. Seminary at Philadelphia. Before entering the perform at special events or £ Refreshments will be served afterwards. ministry he served as corporate manager for On Pages A and C occasions for very modest rates The major pieces on the program are the Prudential Insurance Company in Newark. He is -10 -4 and can be contacted by phone ” Mozart A minor Rondo (K 511) and the Chopin B married and fives in Piscataway. at (973) 408-3278 or on the Internet at njshakespeare.org. July 28, 2000 Review/Herald/Reporter A-7

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Stop by the videos. Specifically, there have at some time, the parent recon­ starts next week. So, what are Kidcraft program, for Children Harry Potter and the Goblet of main desk for details. been questions about how siders granting their consent, you waiting for? Go out and age 6 and over, is set for 6:30 Fire at 7 p.m. on Thursday. If On the Circuit front, the new libraries loan videos to minors. we can revoke that open policy enjoy the season! After reading p.m.; we ask that you sign up in you have any questions about group from the CD Circuit is This is a good opportunity to for their children and require the latest Library news, of advance so we know how many any of these programs, be sure now in place and ready for bor­ review our video lending policy that a parent accompany them course: people to expect. Then, we’ve to check with Children’s rowing. Artists in this group It is true that we stock all types when borrowing tapes. We real­ This month’s Homeschooler’s got our usual Storytime sched­ Librarian Linda Hansen. include Roy Orbison, the Dixie of titles in our video collection, ize this can be a sticky subject; meeting is scheduled for this ule in place: Tuesday morning One further Children’s Dept, Chicks, the Andrews Sisters, including some R rated films. if you wish to comment on or morning at 10:30 a.m. It’s an at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday note: Our Summer Reading Willie Nelson and Ray Charles. We believe that a child’s par­ ask questions about this policy, informal meeting for those who evening at 6:30 p.m. and Club is winding down for this CDs go out, four at a time, for ents are the best judges on the please don’t hesitate to do so. home school their kids or are Thursday afternoon at 1:15 year. The last day to check in two weeks. Meanwhile, we’re subject of which videos their Okay, we’ve kept you from interested in doing so. 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Sarigrie------4LCRFortissimo CELLARS • Bravtesimo .. 1.751 RAYNAL 750 LOUIS JADOT 4 New je rs e y Sugar Sweet Red or Golden Delicious Brandy------2 % m x 1L SEAGRAMS Mixers.... 750 COURVOiSIER VS 2Q99 ■xtra Large Eggs Watermelons Apples 2L COKE Regutaf Diet- * 2 .6 9 Gal 750 REMY MARTIN VSOP 7 9 0 Doz. ! l BSHBISL... 6~ Cognac..— 29" 1 9 0 lb whole. 6 9 0 lb. with this coupon inn with this coupon____j Review/Herald/Reporter July 28, 2000 Nancy Bongiovanni Nancy Cataldo L HIGHLAND PARK — Nancy Surviving are two daughters, SOUTH PLAINFIELD — Tampa in 1990. Mancuso Bongiovanni, 90, died Ann Oliver of Maryland and Nancy Cataldo, 93, died July 18, Miss Cataldo is survived by a (July 20, 2000 at her home in Kathryn Sorbino of Monmouth 2000 in Tampa, Fla. A seam­ brother, Nunzio M. of Tampa; (Horton, Ala. She had been a seam­ Junction; a sister, Mary Homidy of stress, she was bom in New York three nieces and a nephew. stress for more than 30 years with Pennsylvania; a granddaughter, City and lived in South Services were held Friday in the Rutgers Coat Co. of New Roberta (and husband Joey) Lillian Abati; Plainfield before moving to Tampa. (Brunswick. Sampson, with whom Mrs. , A native of Pennsylvania, Mrs. Bongiovanni lived; 11 other grand­ was garment worker 'Bongiovanni lived in Highland children, 14 great-grandchildren Park for 50 years before moving to and a great-great-grandchild. PISCATAWAY — Lillian Abati, 93, a garment worker and Horton in 1999. She was a parish­ Services were held Monday at the mother of Township Council member Paul Abati, died Marion F. Deinzer ioner of St. Mary of Mount Virgin the Selover Funeral Home, North Friday at the McCarrick Care Center in Somerset. Roman Catholic Church in New HIGHLAND PARK — Marion Anne D. Schwartz in 1981 and Brunswick, followed by a funeral She had been a crochet header in the New York garment (Brunswick. Mass at St. Mary of Mount Virgin F. Deinzer, 98, died July 19, 2000 Grace D. in 1995. Her husband, Santo A., died in Church. Burial was in St. Peter’s industry prior to her 1973 retirement. Mrs. Abati enjoyed cook­ at the Francis E. Parker A funeral Mass was celebrated 11987. Cemetery, New Brunswick. ing, gardening and needlecraft. Memorial Home in Piscataway. Saturday at St. Paul the Apostle She was a member of the Roxbury Senior Citizens 50-Plus She had been a lifelong Highland Church. Burial was in St. Peter’s Club; the Altar Rosary Society at Our Lady of the Lake Roman I Park resident and earned a bach­ Cemetery, New Brunswick, with Catholic Church, in Mount Arlington; and the former elor’s degree from Rider College. arrangements by the Jaqui-Kuhn Angelia Catroppa International Ladies’ Garment Workers Union. Miss Deinzer was a member of Funeral Home. Donations may be PISCATAWAY — Angelia Plainfield. Mrs. Abati, who was born in Englewood, lived in Piscataway the senior citizens club and Altar sent to Marion Deinzer Memorial Catroppa, 84, died July 22, 2000 Her husband, Ralph, died in from 1947 until she moved to Landing in 1965. Rosary Society at St. Paul the Fund, c/o St. Paul the Apostle at Muhlenberg Regional Medical 1984. Her husband, Leo T., died in 1977. Apostle Roman Catholic Church. Church, 502 Raritan Ave., Center in Plainfield. She retired Surviving are a daughter, Ann Also surviving are a daughter, Ann (and husband Robert) Two sisters are deceased, Highland Park, NJ 08904. in 1980 as the administrative sec­ Caruso of Piscataway; three sis­ Moncur, and a daughter-in-law, Marie, all of Piscataway; a retary to the dietary department ters, Dorothy Marcus of Milford, brother, Dominic Vastano of Englewood Cliffs; two sisters, Rose of the Plainfield hospital. Pa., Marjorie Murray of Glen Viscardi of Oradell and Dorothy Porcelli of Montvale; four A native of Plainfield, Mrs. Gardner and Anita Metrokotsas grandsons, Robert F. Moncur and Tim (and wife Lisa) Murphy, Catroppa lived in North of Edison; and two grandchildren. all of Piscataway, Donald (and wife Gail) of Wantage and Joseph Vincent Donohue Sr. Plainfield before moving to Services were held Wednesday (and wife Linda) Murphy of Howell; five granddaughters, Piscataway in 1998. She was a at the Scarpa Funeral Home in Kathleen (and husband Bemie) Pridy of Glen Gardner, Carol PISCATAWAY — Vincent J. Morristown. member of the North Plainfield North Plainfield. Donations may Issendorf of Lakewood, Michelle St. Laurent of Fords, Susan Donohue Sr., 85, died July 17, Surviving are his former wife, Senior Citizens Club and the be sent to American Diabetes (and husband John) Raykovich of Whitehouse Station and 2000 at Muhlenberg Regional Janet; a daughter, Kathleen Altar Rosary Society at St. Luke’s Association, P.O. Box 31160, Katie (and husband Daniel) Maglione of Wall; seven great- Medical Center in Plainfield. He Donohue El Khatib; two sons, Roman Catholic Church in North Hartford, CT 06150-1160. grandsons, Joshua Walls of Lebanon, Matthew Walls of Glen retired in 1980 after 30 years as Vincent Jr. and James; two sis­ Gardner, Christopher Issendorf of Lakewood, Paul of Wantage, a Manhattan-based salesman ters, Mary Carson and Louise Joseph Murphy and Michael Murphy, both of Howell, and Tim with the pharmaceutical compa­ Burke; six grandchildren and two Salvatore DiGiacomo Raykovich of Whitehouse Station; and seven great-grand­ ny Astra. great-grandchildren. daughters, Kelley Issendorf of Atlantic City, Kimberly Issendorf SOUTH PLAINFIELD — in 1967. He was bom in Nutley and Another sister, Ann Donnelley, Salvatore DiGiacomo, 71, died Surviving are his wife, Patricia of Lakewood, Lauren and Nicole, both of Wantage, Dominique lived in that township before and four brothers, Joseph, Edgar, July 25, 2000 at the Cedar Oaks Holman DiGiacomo; three sons, St. Laurent of Fords, Mariesa Maglione and Tallia Maglione, moving to Piscataway in 1980. William and Charles, are Care Center. He retired in 1991 Anthony of Garwood, Michael of both of Wall. Mr. Donohue served in the deceased. after 45 years as a screw machine South Plainfield and Joseph of A funeral Mass was celebrated Wednesday at Our Lady of Army with the “Fighting 69th” A funeral Mass was celebrated operator with the Mechanical Art Piscataway; and two grandchil­ the Lake Church. Burial was in Stanhope Union Cemetery, Infantry during World War II. He Friday at St. Mary’s Roman Works in Newark. dren. Mount Olive. Arrangements were by the Leber-Lakeside was a life member of the Catholic Church, Nutley, follow­ A native of Newark, Mr. Private arrangements were by Funeral Home in Landing. Disabled American Veterans and ing services at the Biondi DiGiacomo lived in East Orange the James W. Conroy Funeral a member of the Matt Talbot Funeral Home in Nutley. Burial before moving to South Plainfield Home. Retreat Group at the Loyola was in Immaculate Conception Anna B. Johnson House of Retreats, in Cemetery, Upper Montclair. Richard H. Kaiser Sr. PISCATAWAY — Anna and with her husband of 62 Beldring Johnson, 87, died July years, William R., worked at the ^PISCATAWAY — Richard H. He was a parishioner of St. fejser Sr., 83, died July 18, 2000 Frances Cabrini Roman Catholic 19, 2000 at her home. She had Brunswick Marina. Mrs. Johnson Elizabeth Keiffer . Peter’s University Hospital Church. been a registered nurse and a was a member of the Raritan ;w Brunswick. He retired in A sister, Frances Murray, died Girl Scout camp nurse prior to River Boat Club for 66 years and SOUTH PLAINFIELD — Surviving are a daughter, KJ982 after 25 years as a researchin 1995. her retirement. the Coast Guard Auxiliary. Elizabeth M. Keiffer, 91, died Elaine (and husband Bernard) Engineer with Bell Laboratories Surviving are his wife, A native of South River, she She was an officer of Council July 25, 2000 at the McCarrick Yorkanis of South Plainfield; a Inow Lucent Technologies) in Madeline Reiser Kaiser; a son, lived in Milltown before moving 20, Daughters of America, and a Care Center in Somerset. She son, Joseph (and wife Jane) of Murray Hill. Richard H. Jr. (and wife to Piscataway in 1995. member of the Milltown United retired in 1979 after 25 years as Avon, Conn.; a brother, Matthew f He was bom in Jersey City Madeline) of Somerset; four Mrs. Johnson received her Methodist Church. a cook in the Newark school sys­ (and wife Regina) Ballman of fcnd had lived in Piscataway grandchildren and four great­ nursing certification in 1934 Also surviving are three tem. Ocala, Fla.; Joseph Yorkanis’ since 1955. grandchildren. from Columbia-Presbyterian daughters, Barbara Herman, Mrs. Keiffer was born in wife, Cynthia Yorkanis of Toms A funeral Mass was celebrated I Mr. Kaiser served in the Army Medical Center in Manhattan. with whom Mrs. Johnson lived, Newark and lived in that city River; nine grandchildren and Muring World War II and was a Friday at St. Frances Cabrini Laveme White of Perrineville before moving to South Plainfield eight great-grandchildren. jourth-degree member of Knights Church, following services at the She taught Red Cross safety in April of last year. She was a Services will be 9:15 a.m. classes and for 10 years was a and Carol Richter of today at the McCriskin Home for cf Columbus Council 2510, He Middlesex Funeral Home. Bridgewater; a brother, Fredrick parishioner of St. Benedict’s felso was a member of the Entombment was in the volunteer at Robert Wood Roman Catholic Church in Funerals, 2425 Plainfield Ave. A Johnson University Hospital in Beldring of Holiday, Fla.; two sis­ Newark. funeral Mass will follow 10 a.m. JSJcataway Senior Citizens Club, Resurrection Burial Park mau­ ters, Aletha Frazer of Milltown tie Telephone Pioneers of soleum. Donations may be sent to New Brunswick. Her husband, Joseph, died in at Sacred Heart Roman Catholic erica and American Legion the Deborah Heart and Lung She also was a clerk in the and Vivian Gemert of Edison; six 1952. Two grandsons, Daniel Church on South Plainfield 4t 1000 in Trenton. Foundation in Browns Mills. Middlesex County clerk’s office grandchildren and five great­ Yorkanis and Joseph Yorkanis, Avenue. Burial will be in Holy grandchildren. also are deceased. Redeemer Cemetery. Services were held Saturday at the Bronson & Guthlein Funeral Home in Milltown. Burial was in Old Tennent Cemetery, Manalapan. Eugene Luksza Sr. « CITY OF METUCHEN the Piscataway Township Zoning Ordinance as to insuffi- OPENED AND READ ALOUD AT THE ADDRESS SET • MIDDLESEX COUNTY cient number ot on-site parking spaces so as to perm it FORTH ABOVE AT THAT TIME. i PUBLIC NOTICE the continued use of premises with its current ratio of Detailed information Form of Bid, Non-Collusion PISCATAWAY — Eugene C. Century Club at Johns- JA K E NOTICE, that the undersiJersigned shall expose lor office~ to retail uses on ------STELTON----- ROAD were granted, . Affidavit ------and - the Instructions to *'■-■-*— Bidders, ''---'“nations Specification: ale, in accordance with R.S. 39:'39:10A-1 . at public auction subject to conditions and other information may be obtained at me Office c Luksza Sr., 65, died July 22, Manville. m: August 09. 2000 at 9:30amm at Edison Radiator, the OO-PB-26, KALMAN and ASSOCIATES,ASSOCIATES. Block 701, Lot Administrative Services£ ______between the _ hours_____ of 9:00 a.rr 2000 at Hunterdon Medical Surviving are his wife, »elow descnbed motor vehicles which came into posses- 1.02, in a GB Zone for Minor Site Plan Approval with and 4:00 p.m. Each bid must be submitted on me Stan­ ton of the Metuchen Police Dept through abandonment Waivers to permit the continued use of the premises with dard proposal form accompanied by the requisite Center in Flemington. He had Eleanor Watson Luksza; three ir failure of owners to claim same The motor vehicles its current ratio of office to retail uses at premises on bond(s), deposits, questionnaire and affidavits as set nay be examined at 188 Main St. Metuchen. NJ STELTON ROAD was granted, subject to conditions. forth In the Instructions to Bidders. been a welder and maintenance sons, Eugene Jr. of Phillipsburg, )ne(1) 1993 Hyundai: These determination are on file with the Clerk to the Each Proposal must be enclosed in a sealed envelope mechanic for 27 years at the for­ Edward C. of Raritan Township /IN #KMHVE22NOPU 127700 Planning Board and are available for public inspection at bearing the name and address of the bidder endorsed BJJ ______M l98 1T 7/28/QO the Public Works Center. 505 Sidney Road. Piscataway, with the words "SNOW PLOWING SERVICES 2000- mer Manville plant of Johns- and David P. of Framingham, N.J. 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. 2001" and sent to the Honorable Mayor and Township CITY OF METUCHEN Marie E. Jarvis Council, using the label attached Manville Corp. Mass.; two brothers, Matthew MIDDLESEX COUNTY Planning Board Clerk All bidders shall comply with the provisions of me A native of South River, he and Ralph, both of Middlesex; PUBLIC NOTICE S13.63 M202 1 T 7/28/00 Affirmative Action requirements as amended per Chapter TAKE NOTICE, that me undersigned shall expose for 127, P.L 1975 (NAACO 17:27) including aH regulations lived in Piscataway before mov­ two sisters, Marion of Middlesex M e tilS h e n , NJ 0884w described mmotor_vehicles otor vehicles which came into possesposses- PUBLIC NOTICE 1977, c. 33, regarding the submission of a list of all stock- 1963. Anaheim, Calif.; and two grand­ 0ion of the Metuchen Police Dept, through abandonmentiment PUBLIC ______NOTICE_ is______hereby given mat the following holders or partners owning more than 10% stock or inter- ;/ stopb failure of owners to claim same The motor vehicles action was taken at the Ptann'ng’ Board RegufarMeeting est intheir'corporabon or partnership. nbaptftf, Mr. Luksza later worked for children. be examined at 108 Rt. 27 Metuchen. NJ on June 14, 2000 and MEMORIALIZEDMORIAL1ZED aat the Regular The Township reserves the right to waive any intormali- Yl) 1997 Honda: Planning Board Meeting on June 14 2000' ties and to reject any or all bids when the action is Please stop by, walk t Bemis Bag Co. in Flemington Visitation is 7-9 p.m. today at VIN WHZPCZ505VM603625 EXEMPT - MIDDLESEX COUNTY EDUCATIONAL SER- deemed to be in the best interest of me Township of meet Carl Lennox, our su, from 1988 until his 1998 retire­ the Holcombe-Fisher Funeral 41) 1990 Yamaha: VICES COMMISSION, Block 801, Lot 1.04, ER Zone for Piscataway. Our office hours are VIN #JYA3HHEO7LA017286 Capital Project Review lor reconfiguring me parking for By resolution of the C oundM af the Township of ment. He served in the Navy Home, 147 Main St., 8 a.m. ■ 3:30 p m., M onday Priday M199 1T 7/28/00 in of me educational facilityicility which was approved. Piscataway, dated January 18, 2000. during the Korean War and was Flemington, where services will 00-PB-27, CpLART AMERICAS, INC., Block 497.2, Lot Dated July 21, 2000 \ Our gates never dose. / r TOWNSHIP OF PISCATAWAY 3.04, Zone LI-5, for minor site plan approval with waivers ANN NOLAN a member of the Quarter be 10 a.m. tomorrow. MIDDLESEX COUNTY to convert 3060 sq. ft. of interior space to office use and Township Clerk PUBLIC NOTICE ------to add additional on-site- ^ parking spaces won Constitution $23.50 M197 IT 7/28/QQ TAKE NOTICE, m at me undersigned shall expose for Avenue was granted, subject to conditions pale, in accordance w ith R.S.39:10A-1, at public auc- These determination are on file with the Clerk to the NOTICE TO BIDDERS tion on Augusi 7, 2000 at 9:00 am at Central Jersey Planning Board and are available lor public inspection at TOWNSHIP OF PISCATAWAY parage Towing, the below descnbed motor vehicle (s) the Pubic Worlts Center 505 Sidney Road Piscataway MIDDLESEX COUNTY w hich cam e into possession of the Piscataway N.J. 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m Monday throiroucjhjriday. ' ’ — NEW JERSEY township Police Department through abandonment or Jarvis Sealed proposals will be received by the Township of failure of owners to claim same. The motor vehicles • jnm nq BoardI Clerk Piscataway, in the County of Middlesex, State of New may be examined at 1614 Stelton Road, Piscataway. S12.22 Jersey, at the Council Chambers. 455 Hoes Lane, More obituaries NJ Piscataway, New Jersey on August 15. 2000 at 10:00 1 9 8 1 .2Dr. Cadillac Deville TOWNSHIP OF PISCATAWAY a.m. prevailing time and place publicly opened and read 469.636 miles CONTRACTS AWARDED ______for the construction of improvements known as “ REHA- 1G6AD4793B9187627 The Township Council of the Township of Piscataway has BIUTATION------OF KROIOEGER PARK BALLFIELDS" and on next page Owner. Crown Cadillac Olds, Inc awarded the following contract, without competitive bid- for the furnishing of the following estimated materials and #99-26466 £ng for 'flsurance equipment maintenance, pursuant to services. 17 .8 9 ------M2QQ IT 7/28/00 N.J.S.A. 40A:11 -5(l)(m) This contract and the resolution STANDARD ITEMS- BID PRICES authonzing it is available at the Office of the Township 1 .Lump Sum Rehabilitation of Kroeger Park Baseball • NOTICE OF ABSENT DEFENDANT Clerk, 455 Hoes Lane, Piscataway, New Jersey. Field. t 515 & 52 Zones LI-1 for variances on Ethel Road West any or all bids and to award the Contract to any bidder ) IfIf you are unable to obtain an attorney, you may com- were granted, subject to conditions. whose proposal, in its judgment, best serves its interests. jnunicate with------the *New ' Jersey ------State---- Bar Association ‘ ------u" ~ vby PB-04- 00-PB HELM NEW YORK, INC., Block 497.1. Lot 3 , By o rd e ro f the Township Council of the Township of Who departed this life calling 201-249-5000. You may also contact the lawyer Zone LI-5, tor minor site plan approval with waivers on Piscataway, New Jersey, dated May 2, 2000. referral service of the County of Venue by calling 908- Centennial Avenue were granted, subject to conditions. DATED: July 26, 2000 To Advertise i? ft-n 0 5 3 . If you cannot afford an attorney, you may com- 00-PB-Q5V- HELM NEW YORK, INC., Block 497.1, Lot 3, 10 years ago on inunicala te with the Legal Services Office of the County o f LI-5 Zone, for variances on Centennial Avenue were Township Clerk Venue by calling 908-249-7600. mted, subject to conditions $29.07 1203 it mm> July 25, 1990. >u, JO H N WHIIITE A MINOR BY G /A /L LINDA WHITE; i determination are on fi i with the Clerk to the iREN REGAN; LINDA REGAN; ASSOCIATED Planning Board and are available for public inspection at (PHONE ANSW ERING SERVICE, are made a party the Public Works Center. 505 Sidney Road, Piscataway, Your Business May God bless your idants to this foreclosure action because you exe- N.J. 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. I the Note/Bond and Mortgage being foreclosed Marie E Jarvis MATCH POINT eternal stay with him. n and may be liable for any deficiency thereon, and Planning Board Clerk j r any right, title, claim or interest you may have in, to o r $17.86 ------M18S1T 7/28/QQ 6 gainst said mortgaged premises When putting out a O n This Page You fought a long fight D ate d July 28, 2000 NOTICE TO BIDDERS DONALDnnxia F. PHELAN, Clerk TOWNSHIP OF PISCATAWAY with illness. Superior Court of New MIDDLESEX COUNTY NEW JERSEY campfire, drown the fire, fc&aa.- Sealed Proposals will be received by the Township of Piscataway. in the County of Midcflesex, State of New stir it, and drown it again. C all Stacie / love you and God bless * TOWNSHIP OF PISCATAWAY Jersey, at the Council Chambers, 455 Hoes Lane, * PLANNING BOARD Piscataway, New Jersey, on Tuesday, A u gu st 8,2 00 0 at { PUBLIC NOTICE 10:00 a.m . prevailing time and place publicly opened and REMEMBER, ONLY YOU CAN Deeply missed by « PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that the following read for: action was taken at the Planning Board Regular Meeting “SNOW PLOWING SERVICES 2000-2001" PREVENT FOREST FIRES. 1-800-981-5640 in Ju ly 12 2000 and MEMORIALIZED al the Regular NO BIDS WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER THAT TIME Frank Moussot. (fanning Board Meeting on July 12, 2000: AND DATE, AND ANY BIDS RECEIVED AFTER SUCH C p B -iW KALMAN and ASSOCIATES, Block 701, Lot TIME AND DATE WILL BE RETURNED UNOPENED Friend and companion \ q2 in a GB Zone for variances from the provisions of TO THE BIDDER. SEALED BIDS WILL BE PUBLICLY u : July 28, 2000 Review/Herald/Reporter 7 ^ | Obituaries Elsie H. Moore HIGHLAND PARK — Elsie 46 years, George H.; two daugh­ John Onder; fireman, Holthausen Moore, 69, died July ters, Susan (and husband 17, 2000 at the University of Thomas) Wilhelmsen of WWII paratrooper ■ i i Frances Montino Pennsylvania Hospital in Spotswood and Carol (and hus­ Philadelphia. She had been a band Brad) Adams of West SOUTH PLAINFIELD — sister, Josephine Cuzzo of EDISON — John Onder, 78, the 82nd Airborne Division; the> ’ school nurse in the Highland Creek; two brothers, Harry a fire dispatcher, union dele­ Frances Balsamo Montino, 86, Edison; three grandchildren International Association o f ;! Park school system prior to her Holthausen of Powell, Ohio, and gate, World War II paratrooper Airborne Veterans; the Return died July 18, 2000 at and three great-grandchildren. retirement. Ralph Holthausen of Brick; two Muhlenberg Regional Medical and lifelong Edison resident, to Normandy Association;,< Her husband, Jack, died in Mrs. Moore was bom in South sisters, Dorris Pedicini of Bay died Saturday at St. Peter’s Veterans of Foreign Wars Post • Center in Plainfield. She had 1971. River and lived in Highland Park Head and Karen Maxwell of been a beautician in the University Hospital in New 3117; Clara Barton Post 324, ; Another sister, Eva Orton, before moving to Ship Bottom. Parkertown; and four grandchil­ Brunswick. American Legion; and B.P.O. r Newark and Millburn areas and two brothers, Jack She also had a winter home in dren. He retired in 1980 after 25 Elks Lodge 1914 in Metuchen. , j prior to her 1970 retirement. Stuart, Fla. Balsamo and Joseph Balsamo, Two other brothers, Leslie years as a fireman and later a Surviving are three sisters, Mrs. Montino was born in She earned her certification Holthausen and Robert also are deceased. dispatcher with Raritan Anna Lucas of Edison, Mary Newark and had lived in South as a registered nurse from the Holthausen, and another sister, Engine Company No. 2. Mr. Chezmar of Carteret a n d ‘i Plainfield since 1955. A funeral Mass was celebrat­ nursing school at Middlesex Harriet Wanca, are deceased. ed Saturday at Sacred Heart Onder was a charter member of Elizabeth Chezmar of Spring Surviving are two daughters, General Hospital (now Robert Services were held Friday at International Association of Lake; seven nieces; and many Rose Mary (and husband Roman Catholic Church, fol­ Wood Johnson University the Maxwell Funeral Home in Fire Fighters Local 1197, of great-nieces, great-nephews, Lewis) Rinker of South lowing services at the Hospital) in New Brunswick. Manahawkin. Burial was in which he was its state delegate great-great-nieces and great- Plainfield and Frances (and McCriskin Home for Funerals. Mrs. Moore earned a bachelor's Washington Monumental from 1954-80. great-nephews. husband Joseph) Burial was in Holy Redeemer degree from Jersey City State Cemetery, South River. As a member of the 466th Services were held Mastrobattista of Toms River; a Cemetery. College (now New Jersey City Donations may be sent to the Parachute Field Artillery Wednesday at the First University). American Cancer Society or the Battalion he saw combat dur­ Presbyterian Church of Fords Surviving are her husband of United Church of Surf City. ing the Battle of the Bulge in with Rev. Douglas Kurtz offici­ Mary Propheta 1944-45. Mr. Onder was one of ating. Burial was in Clover SOUTH PLAINFIELD — Church in Brick. SaraHelen Cohn Seltzer three veterans from the 17th Leaf Memorial Park, Mary Propheta, 82, died July Her husband, Walter, died in Airborne Division to return to Woodbridge. 19, 2000 at her home in Brick. 1972. HIGHLAND PARK — Waynesboro, the Friends of the Normandy, France, on June 6, Arrangements were by the 1994 for a parachute jump in She had been a bookkeeper and Surviving are a daughter, SaraHelen Cohn Seltzer, 83, of Waynesboro Library, and the Flynn & Son Funeral Home in 1 Summit Square, Waynesboro, memory of veterans killed in Fords. Donations may be sent. general office manager with the Helen, with whom Mrs. National Association of Retired Va., died July 10 at her home. action on D-Day. to the Memorial Fund of the ■ DeMill Bag Co. of Middlesex Propheta lived; and five grand­ Federal Employees. prior to her 1980 retirement. Born in New Brunswick, she Her husband, Dr. Richard A. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of- children. lived in Highland Park; at the Allied Airborne Association; Fords. , 1 A native of New York City, Services were held Monday Seltzer, died in 1980. Standing Rock Indian Surviving are two daughters Mrs. Propheta' lived in South at the O’Brien Funeral Home, Reservation North in South Plainfield and Green Brook Brick, followed by a funeral and a son-in-law, Deborah Dakota and at the Papago Bishop of Waynesboro, and before moving to Brick in 1980. Mass at St. Dominic’s Church. Indian Reservation in Arizona. Allen Panzarella She was a parishioner of St. Memorial Masses will be Pamela and Gerald Belfon of She also resided in Lima, Fort Collins, Colo.; four grand­ Dominic’s Roman Catholic accepted in lieu of flowers. Pa., Aberdeen, S.D., Lawrence, SOUTH PLAINFIELD — Surviving are his mother, children, Barney and Bridget Allen R. Panzarella, 58, died Connie Fratesi Fedirko, Kan., Billings, Mont., and Bishop, and Bret and Chad Rockville, Md. before moving to July 21, 2000 at Muhlenberg stepfather, Michael Fedirko^ a Belfon and one great-grandson, Regional Medical Center in brother, Richard, and thrqk Walter Sweryd Waynesboro in 1972. She was a Joshua Belfon. homemaker. She was a commu­ Plainfield. He had been a vinyl nephews, Peter, Richard aild EDISON — Walter Sweryd, the Assumption in Perth Graveside services were held wall covering operator for 10 Justin, all of South Plainfieldi. 86, died July 19, 2000 at his nity volunteer. She was active Amboy. at the Temple House of Israel July 13 at Beth Israel years at the South Plainfield A funeral Mass was celebrate home. He worked for General Surviving are his wife of 63 in Staunton, Va., and at Cemetery, Woodbridge. plant of Stauffer Chemical Co. ed Monday at Sacred Heart Motors Corp. at its vehicle years, Cecelia Zapoticzny Shenandoah Valley Art Center Arrangements were under the Mr. Panzarella was a lifelong Church, following services at assembly plant in Linden prior Sweryd; two daughters, Joyce in Waynesboro. She was also a direction of Crabiel Parkwest South Plainfield resident and a the James W. Conroy Funeral to his 1972 retirement. (and husband Frank) Rigler of member of the Augusta Medical Funeral Chapel, 239 Livingston parishioner of Sacred Heart Home. Burial was in Holy A native of Ukraine, he lived Woodbridge and Patricia (and Center Auxiliary in Ave., New Brunswick. Roman Catholic Church. Redeemer Cemetery. in Perth Amboy before moving husband Francis) Barbato of to Edison in 1959. Little Egg Harbor and Punta Mr. Sweryd was a member of Gorda, Fla.; six grandchildren William Carl the United Automobile Workers and seven great-grandchildren. You Deserve / M O W O P E N Satin & Lace Local 595 in Linden and the Services were held Saturday Zeh • BRAS • Girdles /vL.uri.tuu. Ukrainian Senior Citizens Club at the Flynn & Son Funeral • Nursing Bras • Teddys fF>EECjC^y/ S in Perth Amboy. Home, Fords, followed by a SOUTH PLAINFIELD — • Stockings • Panties • Gowns w (Formerly from De Martino's in Elizabeth) He was a former member of Divine Liturgy at the Church of William Carl Zeh, 59, died July Complete Lingerie Needs the Holy Name Society at the the Assumption. Burial was in • Personal Attention • Expert Fitting Serving some of your favorite dishes such as: Ukrainian catholic Church of the church’s cemetery. 15, 2000 at his home in Martinsburg, W.Va. He had • Steak Farmiola • Wild Chicken been a truck driver with the oPevsonailif^outs • Zuppa Di Clams • Clams Oreganato Allied Trucking Co. of South Julian B. Wooten 315 Main Street Bedmlnster Hours: Lunch: Tues. to Fri. 11:30 am to 3 pm Plainfield. (906) 234-1444 Tues. to Sat. 4:30 pm to 10 pm EDISON — Julian B. Wooten, Surviving are two daughters, A native of New Brunswick, Closed Mondays Tues-Thurs 10-5:30 80, died July 21, 2000 at the Marianne F. Cyr of Ponte Vedra Mr. Zeh lived in Piscataway Fri til 6 Sat 10-4 Sun. 3 pm to 9 pm General Hospital Center at Beach, Fla., and Penny Newell of Closed Mondays and South Plainfield before Fri. &. Sat. Reservations Preferred Passaic. Hackettstown; two sons, Robert L. moving to Martinsburg in 1997. He had been an Army Air Corps of Lebanon and Thomas D. of Hood He served in the Army during pilot during World War II and a River, Ore.; a sister, Marie ( 732) 283-3454 truck driver in civilian life. the Vietnam War. Harkness of Lakehurst; a compan­ Surviving are his father, 4^0 Route J 7, Isclin, N ew Jcim v A native of Cincinnati, Ohio, he ion, Christine McGovern; six ru p n i'lo r IVj'j'x Hex no lived in Plainfield and Edison Charles A. of Homosassa, Fla.; before moving to Clifton in 1985. grandchildren and a great-grand­ his mother, Mary Meidhof, and Mr. Wooten drove trucks for child. his stepfather, Herbert Boutell Drive Away New Car A memorial service will be 10 Meidhof, both of Highland Carrier Co. of Port Newark until a.m. tomorrow at the Higgins Park; a son, Justin Z., and a 1985 and Chard Auto Parts in Home for Funerals, 752 Mountain daughter, Krystal, both of Hackensack since then. Blvd., Watchung. Donations may be Overland Park, Kan.; a brother, He was a member of sent to American Heart Edward of Olathe, Kan.; and International Brotherhood of Association, 2550 Route 1, North two sisters, Marilyn Griffiths of Teamsters Local 469. Brunswick, NJ 08902. Mount Laurel and Carol Zeh- Shibe of Frederick, Md. A funeral Mass was celebrat­ Katie Allison Yuill ed Friday at Sacred Heart SOUTH PLAINFIELD — Donations may be sent to the Roman Catholic Church, New Katie Allison Yuill, 3, died July Valerie Fund Children’s Center Brunswick, following services 20, 2000 at Muhlenberg for Cancer and Blood Disorders at the Boylan Funeral Home in Regional Medical Center in at St. Barnabas Medical Center New Brunswick. Burial was in Plainfield. A native of in Livingston. Holy Redeemer Cemetery. Plainfield, she lived in South Super Sale Plainfield all her life and for the past year attended the Sunshine Preschool in the bor­ ough. Katie is survived by her par­ ents, John F. and Catherine E. 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Metuohen Edison and Eric R. Fox of Edison, bache­ exercises May 23. Teaneck campus of Fairleigh Highland Park lor’s degree in aerospace engi­ Limson was president of the Dickinson University during the Two area residents have neering, summa cum laude. iCampus notes Rutgers student division of the spring 2000 semester. graduated from Harvard Wioletta S. Frankowicz of Institute of Electrical and Stacy Bass, Neil Patel and .University in Cambridge, Mass. Jonathan Pena were named to Metuchen, bachelor’s degree in degrees May 21 from Gettysburg Christine Tattoli, Electronics Engineers, a profes­ Receiving their degrees June 8 and all of the honors list with a grade business administration and College in Gettysburg, Pa. Edison. sional organization that has its i during commencement exercises management, cum laude. Erin Virginia Campbell of *** service center in Piscataway. He point average of 3.5 or higher on in Harvard Yard: Lauren B. Lombardo of Edison received a bachelor’s also was a member of Tau Beta a Scale of 4. Jamie Amin, Hem Alkali Chelliah of Edison, Nine area students achieved Bordia and Rosemarie Metuchen, bachelor’s degree in degree in biology. She was active academic honors at the Madison Pi and Eta Kappa Nu honor soci­ Crowley bachelor’s degree in economics, communication. in Chi Omega. campus of Fairleigh Dickinson eties in engineering. were named to the cum laude. The child of Dr. Damon S. Reissman of Brian David Medvigy of University during the spring The 1996 graduate of dean’s list with a grade point Bhaktharaj P. Chelliah and Dr. Edison, bachelor’s degree in Piscataway High School has average of 3.2 or higher. Edison received a bachelor’s 2000 semester. *** Padmini Chelliah graduated business administration and degree in economics. He was Named to the honors list were become an applications engineer from Edison High School. management. active in the college’s alcohol Elizabeth Garcia and with the microelectronics divi­ Three area students were Justin Maximillian Krebs Radhika P. Shah of Edison, education course. Gregory Lilavois, both of sion of IBM Corp. in Burlington, named to the dean’s list for the of Highland Park, bachelor’s bachelor’s degree in health stud­ *** Vt. spring 2000 semester at the Edison; Melissa Knott and *** degree in history and literature, ies. Amanda Aronson of Bindu Krishna, both of University of Scranton in summa cum laude. He also was Lauren D. Zlotnick of Highland Park has completed Metuchen. Each had a grade Six area students have gradu­ Scranton, Pa. They are Camille elected to Phi Beta Kappa at Edison, bachelor’s degree in spe­ requirements for an undergrad­ point average of 3.5 or higher on ated from the University of M. DiBattista and Holly J. Harvard. The son of Eric Krebs cial education. Delaware in Newark, Del. Ehmman, both of Piscataway, *** uate degree from Eastern a scale of 4. and Suzanne Karp Krebs gradu­ Washington University in Named to the dean’s list were Receiving degrees at its 151st and Amy V. Novkovic of South ated from the Princeton Day Six area students have gradu­ Cheney, Wash. She is eligible for Phillip Cadic, Nancy Ellerbe, commencement exercises May Plainfield. School. ated from the University of 30: *** *** a bachelor’s degree in business Kerry Peters and Kevin Delaware in Newark, Del. with an emphasis on finance and Williams, all of Edison, and Michael John Cascella of Two students from South Dori A. Sneddon of 1 Receiving degrees at its 151st management. Vincenza Paparella of 651 S. Randolphville Road, Plainfield achieved academic Barnstable St., Metuchen, has commencement May 30: Aronson began studies for a Metuchen. Each had a grade Piscataway, bachelor of science honors at the Madison campus received a bachelor of social Nicole Marie Brown of 18 master’s degree during the sum­ point average of 3.2 or higher. in business administration. of Fairleigh Dickinson work degree from James Maryellen Drive, Edison, bache­ mer quarter at EWU. She has *** David Dalfonzo of 1910 University during the spring Madison University in lor’s degree. two daughters, ages 6 and 4, and Kathleen Alexandra Holly Ave., South Plainfield, 2000 semester. Harrisonburg, Va. Amy Beth Gallet of 7 Eagle has been awarded an $850 Zawrotniak of Edison was bachelor of science in account­ Kiley Jackson was named to Road, Edison, bachelor’s degree. accounting scholarship for the named to the deans’ honor list ing. the honors list with a grade Nine area students have Daniel J. Singer of 1001 2000-01 academic year. for the spring 2000 semester at Barbara Elizabeth Florio point average of 3.5 or higher on earned degrees from Boston Timber Oaks Road, Edison, She is the daughter of Jane Gettysburg College in of 120 Rahway Ave., South a scale of 4. Michael Sanbeg University in Boston, Mass. The bachelor’s degree. Stanley of Highland Park and Gettysburg, Pa. Deans’ honor Plainfield, bachelor’s degree. was named to the dean’s list graduates and their majors: Mark G. Stevens of 91 Main Mark Aronson of Bemardsville. list students achieved a grade Alexander Emmett Harris with a grade point average of 3.2 Marissa A. Brotspies of St., Metuchen, doctor of philoso­ *** point average of 3.60 or higher of 1279 S. 11th St., South or higher. *** Edison, bachelor’s degree in film phy. Julie M. Sardone of 16 on a scale of 4. Plainfield, bachelor of chemical and television. Alyson Lysa Tyber of 412 Brian Road, Edison, was named *** engineering. Lopa Desai of Piscataway Wendy A. Capria of Edison, Durham Ave., Edison, bachelor to the dean’s list for the spring Five area students were Ty George Hartman of 17 achieved dean’s high honors for bachelor’s degree in business of music. 2000 semester at Bloomsburg named to the dean’s list for the Revere Road, Piscataway, bache­ the spring 2000 semester at administration and manage­ Lamont Watson of 66 University in Bloomsburg, Pa. spring 2000 semester at Drew lor of science in education. Connecticut College in New ment, cum laude. Martin St., Metuchen, bachelor’s She is a senior majoring in ele­ University in Madison. They are Christina Lynn Jackey of London, Conn. The freshman Darren J. DeLuca of degree. Daniel Walker Jamieson II, 79 Mitchell Ave., Piscataway, had a grade point average of *** mentary education and achieved Edison, bachelor’s degree in a perfect 4.0 grade point average Anthony Rapa and Robert bachelor of science in business 3.70 or higher on a scale of 4. journalism. Two area residents earned administration. *** during the term. Erik Spitzer, all of Edison; *** *** Susan Lynn Lutz and Two students from South Six area students achieved Jennifer Ruby Tinker, both of Richard S. Rubin of Plainfield were named to the Metuchen. Piscataway has received a bach­ deans’ honor list for the spring academic honors at the Teaneck *** campus of Fairleigh Dickinson elor’s degree in political science, 2000 semester at Gettysburg University during the spring Jennifer Swindle of Edison summa cum laude, from Duke College in Gettysburg, Pa. scO 2000 semester. was named to the dean’s list for University in Durham, N.C. He They are Jennifer Anne Henriette Tchaou of the spring 2000 semester at received the William J. Griffith Lesniak, the daughter of Mr. & University Service Award and Metuchen was named to the Salisbury State University in Mrs. William R. Lesniak, and the Robert S. Rankin American honors list with a grade point Salisbury, Md. Brian Matthew McGonigle, ♦ ♦♦ Government Award for leader­ average of 3.5 or higher on a the son of Mr. & Mrs. Frank M. FALL REGISTRATION Five area students were ship and academic achievement. McGonigle. Dean’s honor list scale of 4. Rubin was editor of The Named to the dean’s list were named to the dean’s list for the students have a grade point Jennifer Cruz, Aimee spring 2000 semester at New Chronicle, a Duke-published average of 3.60 or higher on a magazine, in his senior year and OPEINI WEDNESDAY-AUGUST 2 * | Paikarovski and Nhan Jersey City University in Jersey scale of 4. co-university editor in his junior *** Truong, all of Edison; Marci City. They are Joseph 6 to 8 p m year. He was a member of Pi HOUSE Moseley, of Metuchen; and Anselmo, Margaret Frances Konstantine Flannery, Theodore Grekos, Sigma Alpha honor society in Lioudis of Piscataway was Tracie Walinchus, of Highland political science as well as Phi Park. Dean’s list students have a Robert Maroldi and Dennis named to the dean’s list for the UPGRADE YOUR SKILLS... Somerset County McGuinness, all of Edison. Eta Sigma and Golden Key spring 2000 semester at Drew grade point average of 3.2 or honor societies. Technical Institute higher. University in Madison. TRAIN FOR A NEW CAREER! *** Piscataway and South The son of Barbara and *** N orth Bridge S t & Vogt Drive Jeffrey Rubin has begun an THESE PROGRAMS: Five area students were Plainfield Evelyn Aquino of South CHOOSE FROM Bridgewater NJ 08807 internship at Newsweek maga- named to the dean’s list for the Geoffrey Luke Cook of Plainfield was named to the ^TECHNOLOGIES* For more information, spring 2000 semester at the South Plainfield has graduated dean’s list for the spring 2000 or to receive a schedule of courses, call: from Harvard University in semester at Hood College in University of Scranton in Timothy Bardar of i COMMERCIAL ART/M U LTM D IA* 526-8900, Cambridge, Mass. He received a Frederick, Md. The daughter of (908) ext. 7353 Scranton, Pa. They are Melanie Piscataway has received a bach­ B. Follette, bachelor’s degree in applied Eva and Jose Aquino graduated * OFFICE ADMINISTRATION* Visit our website for course listings: of Highland Park; mathematics, cum laude, during elor’s degree in elementary edu­ Nicole E. Negowetti, Deana from South Plainfield High - (ALLIED HEALTH* www.scti.org commencement exercises June 8 cation from Susquehanna School in 1996. M. Rackley, Meagan M. Ross in Harvard Yard. University in Selinsgrove, Pa. *** The son of William Francis The son of Thomas and Sandra Aurora Selvaggio and HUSH PUPPIES • GUESS • FOSSIL • UNION BAY • AUTOFLEX Cook and Linda Susan Cook Bardar was named to the dean’s Lynda Wisniewski, both of graduated from South Plainfield list for the spring 2000 semester. Piscataway, were named to the High School. Also named to the dean’s list for the spring 2000 *** Susquehanna University dean’s semester at New Jersey City Chris E. Limson of list was Alicia Bunger of University in Jersey City. Back To School Piscataway has graduated from Piscataway. The daughter of Rutgers College of Engineering Bernhard and Elizabeth Bunger Five area women have gradu­ on the Busch Campus of Rutgers is a junior majoring in psycholo­ ated from Mount St. Mary University. He received a bache­ gy- *** Academy in Watchung. lor’s degree in electrical and They are Christina M. Eyeglass Special< computer engineering, with high Six students from Piscataway Halper, Lisa A. Longo and honors, during commencement achieved academic honors at the Marley R. Nolan, all of Piscataway; Elizabeth D. Santoro and Vasiliki J. over 40 of the latest Stellakis, both of South *Wc IKa /w Smled Plainfield. 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