BULK RATE CAR-RT SORT U.S. POSTASE PAID Princeton -* I Packet, inc. -T-sC C t. ! I 2! 400 Vol. 3! Friday, May 13, 1994 03 03 A Packet Publication 79 nY CALENDAR LIBRARY. • Franklin Township Public Library 485 DeMott Lane, Somerset (908)873-8700 Monday, May 23 • Adult craft program, "Floral Wall Baskets," using dried ferns and rosebuds. Materials fee of $10 payable at time of registration. Program will be repeated June 6. Program begins at 7 p.m. both days. Call (908) 873-8700. D Mary Jacobs Memorial Library 64 Washington St., Rocky Hill 924-7073 Friday, May-13 a Toddler Crafts for ages 2 and 3 at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, May 14 a Family Sing-Along for all ages at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 17 • Kids Only at 4 p.m., for ages 6 to 10. Wednesday, May 18 • Children's Storytime at 1:45 p.m. for ages V2 to 5. 3 Thursday, May 19 • Toddler Sing-Along with Pat McKinley at 10:30 a.m. for ages 2 and 3. Saturday, May 21 • Lunchbox Stories with the librarian at noon for ages 5 and up. Bring lunches. JUST FOR FUN • St. Matthias Carniva! The St. Matthias Carnival runs through Sunday, May 15 at the church grounds, JFK Boulevard off Easton Avenue in Somerset. Rides, games, food and a super 50/50 drawing. Hours are Friday, 6 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.; Saturday, 2 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.; and Sunday, 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. Photos by Pat Migliore • Geranium Sale ' The annual geranium sale sponsored by the Millstone Valley Fire i i Department, Amwell Road, East Millstone, will be held on ,< L Saturday, May 14, from 9 a.m. to noon. Impatiens and hanging baskets.also available. Call (908) 873-2382. • Somerset Chorale Spring Concert The Franklin Adult Education Department will present the Teen umpire makes the grade Somerset Chorale in their spring concert, "Of Thee I Sing," a celebration of American music. The program begins at 8 p.m. on By Rudy Brand! that hard," said Christine, who's a by yourself. If you don't see it, you can't Thursday, May 19, at the Villagers Theatre, 475 DeMott Lane, senior at Mount St. Mary's Academy in call it." Somerset. Admission is $2. Call (908) 873-1227. She may be just 5 feet tall, but Christine Losey is definitely in charge Watchung. "I thought the exam was Most township managers know not to when she steps behind the plate in her easy, but my dad thought it was hard." mess with Christine. A few may argue, D Trinity Church Rummage Sale umpiring uniform. Nevertheless, both passed the test and but most will relent rather quickly. Trinity Church, Crescent Avenue in Rocky Hill, will hold a Big, hulking Little League managers are now qualified to work high school "She does pretty well hold her own rummage sale on Saturday, May 21, from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. don't intimidate the 18-year-old Franklin games. against some of the more aggressive Special $4 per bag, excluding some items, from 2 to 3 p.m.; $2 per Township resident, who recently com- Umpiring varsity contests demands managers," Mr. Losey said. "She lets bag, excluding some items, from 3 p.m to 4 p.m. Receiving dates pleted a course given by the New Jeresey another certification, which Mr. Losey them know that she's calling the game are Monday, May 16 to Wednesday, May 18, from 9:30 a.m. to State Federation of Baseball Umpires. intends to pursue next year. and whether they like it or not, it's her noon. No shoes or winter clothing. Call (609) 924-2482. call that counts." Christine was the only woman in a Neither Christine nor her dad are class of 30, which included her father, likely to umpire a high school game for "Most of them know my father, but • Blacksmith Iviuseum Bill, and she's one of just a few female a while, though. Newly federated umps they know not to try to do anything with The Blacksmith Museum on North River Street in Millstone, members of the State Federation. usually have to wait about a year to be me, either," Christine added. which houses blacksmith and wheelwright equipment from the 18h Now in her second full year of umpir- listed in a directory that's given to all the Would she ever eject a manager? century, will be open from 1:30 to 4 p.m. every Sunday through June schools. "I'm a softie and it would be hard to 26. Members of the Old Millstone Forge Association will be on hand ing Franklin Township Little League baseball and softball games, Christine Once that happens, scholastic events do that because I'd feel really bad for the to demonstrate and explain the equipment. Admission is free. will be added to the Loseys' already kids," she said. "I probably should've Donations offset maintenance costs. Call (908) 873-2803. became interested in officiating while watching her father. busy umpiring schedule. thrown them out a couple of times, though." She decided to try it once she turned For now, though, Christine has her • Adult School Radio City Trip 17 and was too old to participate in Little hands full with a hectic slate of: Little The Loseys have worked a couple of The Franklin Township Adult School has scheduled a group League games. League games. She normally works games together and Mr. Losey has been charter to Radio City Music Hall at 8 p.m. on Friday, June 17. The She and her father decided to take the about four nights a week and occasion- pleased with the work of his daughter. group will see The Lion King Summer Spectacular, featuring Disney course, which qualifies them to umpire ally does two games in a row. Christine is just happy he's not umping Pictures' new animated musical film The Lion King plus a stage recreational, freshman and junior varsity When she works, Christine prefers to while she's playing. show with the Rockettes. Cost of show and charter is $30 per person. baseball and softball games. They at- be behind the plate and not on the bases. "He was a little bit harder on me," Call (908) 873-1227 for reservations. tended a clinic in Sayreville once a week "There's more action," she said. "I she recalled. "I remember one time for a month and passed the exam last like when somebody tries to steal or when I wasn't paying attention, he told • Adult School Charter month. there's a play at the plate. the pitcher to throw the ball and he The Franklin Township Adult School has scheduled a group "Baseball is in my family, so I knew "But it's tough catching people leav- called two strikes. It was kind of em- charter for Friday, evening, Nov. 18 to see Beauty and the Beast at the rules and the course wasn't really ing early (to steal) when you're umping barassing." the Palace Theatre. Tickets are $78. Call (908) 873-1227. Umpires don't have an easy job. The $20 per game that Little League umpires earn may seem like a lot for one HELPING HANDS to one and a half hours of work, but there's a lot of stress associated with the • Postal Service Food Drive job. The letter carriers at the Franklin Post Office will conduct a food See UMP, page 3 drive to benefit the Somerset Food Bank on May 14. Canned goods and non-perishable food items should be left near mailboxes for pickup when mail is delivered. Christine Losey brushes off See CALENDAR, page 5 home piate during Little League game, above. The 18-year-oid ump with the 5-foot tali frame, holds her INSIDE own with Little League Business 6 coaches. Below, she is Classifieds 10-16 flanked by Ray Pelesko, Family. Counselor "3 left, whose team is spon- Free Time 4-5 sored by Gina's Pastry Judy's Kitchen 8 Shop, and Andrew Money Management 7 McCarthy, Fizzarotti In- Schools 2 strumentation Services. K The Franklin News-Record Friday, May 13, 1994 GYMBOREE is the world leader in parent/child play programs for 3-month through 4-year-olds; every 45-minute class is age-appropriate and includes trained teachers, over 40 pieces of special play equipment, plus patenting info, tips and resources for you. Come play it upl Call 722-9779 Ihe ffffe ones in your Be wf be gtad you dd Hillsborough • Bound Brook Bloomsbury Franklin News-Record School Jottings is compiled by Serving Franklin Township the staff of the Franklin Town- ©The Princeton Packet, Inc. 1994. ship Schools. All Rights Reserved. College acceptances to Judy Buttler, Substance Aware- Joan Grossman, Community Editor ness coordinator, is one of- only 300 Wiiherspoon St. P.O. Box 350 College acceptances of members seven in New Jersey nominated by Princeton, N.J. 08542 of the FHS Class of 1994 continue the New Jersey Department of 609-924-3250 Fax 609-921-2714 to roll in. To date, 85 seniors report education to compete for national 216 acceptances. recognition. 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