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OOvO *• o o **Your Com m unity Leader” u* o * N» 7 ^ lAJBC) VOL. 30 NO. 8 LINDEN, N.J., THURSDAY, October 6, 1983 Two Sections w J, Council lauds patrolman, auxiliary police member Linden City Council adopted avenue Project grants for residents often characterized as economically munication between business and the resolutions Tuesday evening com- are awarded by the St. George Avenue depressed. city. mending two city policemen for their Task Force, comprised of members The council also received word from The committee will also approach performance on duty. from both municipalities Hudak that a demographic survey of businesses which have already Marinus “ M arty” VanDerwal, the According to Watson, approximately Linden's industry will begin this month. relocated outside Linden. patrolman who was shot in the face $27,000 of block grant money is Hudak said a committee of 60 volun­ The survey will be overseen by the July 19 during a clothing store holdup remaining and will be distributed after teers will interview more than 200 Linden Industrial Association and the on St George Avenue, was lauded for additional applications are received businesses in an attempt to reach four Mayor’s Industrial Committee, formed his action in stopping the robbery and Plans call for a minimum of 16 business goals: obtain a view of how industry earlier this year to combat what Hudak “ saving the lives of several people." to receive funds this year. views the economic future in Linden; termed an “ accelerated rate” of in­ VanDerwal, who shot and killed one of In 1982, the task force awarded determine if industry has plans for dustry leaving the city. the suspects, Donald M iller of Newark, $55,000 for similar improvements expansion within the city; acquaint “ We think we can create a great deal still has a bullet lodged in his neck and designed to improve neighborhoods industy with assistance plans offered of interest in industry to perhaps want has been unable to return to work by the city, anw increase com­ (Continued on page 8) “ No matter what is written here, we just can't express our gratitude,” Mayor George Hudak said to the of­ ficer. “ We wish you a speedy recovery and come back soon.'’ Linden's new LERS units VanDerwal thanked the mayor and the people who sent him flowers and letters of encouragement during his hospital recovery, saying that he was to be functioning soon “ overwhelmed.” The Linden Emergency Response Committee, said that Linden has headed by Dr. Robert Sawicki of Linden Also honored was Linden Auxiliary System (LE R S ) is expected to be in contracted for the first 100 units to be will assure that residents who qualify Police Officer Richard Battenhausen service within a month. delivered within the next month will receive the system, said Kon­ for his 658 hours of volunteer service The program was officially kicked off Program volunteers include Karen dracki. between June 1, 1981, and December yesterday at a City Hall press con­ Sheehy, Harriet Bennett, Minnie Popyk Interested residents can direct 1982. ference called to announce approval of and Kim Lewandowski. Applicant questions and volunteer service to “His community service set an the contract between Linden and screening will be handled by Linda Karen Sheehy, 8621-2130, or Harriet example for the citizens of Linden," Amcest Corp. of Roselle, suppliers of Coppolecchia and Loretta Intili. The Bennett, 8621-2432. Applications are said the council resolution. “ A man like the medical response service professional medical committee available be calling those numbers. Richard Battenhausen really deserves The LERS will provide Linden's any accolades that come his w ay,” medically disabled, handicapped and added the mayor. elderly residents protection against Two chosen by GOP In other business, Fourth Ward emergency health-related, police Or Councilman James E. Watson reported fire situations. that contracts are being drawn for this The unit, pocketsize and worn on the IN NEED OF FUNDS—Linden Volunteer Ambulance Corps year’s continuation of the St. George members canvassed residential areas Saturday, but poor body or in clothing, is a wireless to run for Assembly Avenue facade improvement program transmitter “ ideal for people who want weather hampered their fund drive efforts. The squad is still Two Elizabeth Republicans received in Young Republican programs, for property owners. The city has ap­ the independence of living alone, but faced with seriously increased expenses, honorary fund drive Palerm o noted proved $21,000 of Com m unity without the worry of lying helpless with their party's nod Tuesday to enter the chairwoman Vera Hudak said. She appealed to citizens to send Lesniak is running for his first full Development block grant money for no immediate prospect of emergency 20th District State Assembly race as donations to Linden Volunteer Ambulance Corps, P.0. Box 165, term in the upper house after serving distribution in $3,000 allotments to aid,” noted Ted Kondracki, chairman replacements for two other candidates Linden 07036. Shown above are, from left, Debbie Eckenrode of seven different property owners. who had withdrawn from the November six years in the Assembly. He is now s q u a d and organizer of the LERS committee. Linden, giving a check to Connie Parker, president, and Improvements will be made on both general election. completing the unexpired Senate term Hudak. (Photo by John Boutslkaris) He continued, “ One press of the button the Linden and Roselle sides of the is all it takes to notify the central Selected at a meeting of county of John T Gregorio, also the form er station of an emergency condition and committeemen were Andy mayor of Linden, who was ousted from where it exists; what, if any, Fydryszewki and Mark Penna, both of public office because of a conspiracy Lello, now 68, to retire in May medications are being taken on a daily whom have been active in GOP politics conviction. basis; the attending physician and in Elizabeth The Democratic Assembly can­ where he can be contacted; what steps The Republican ticket was left with didates are Thomas Deverin of Car­ teret, a senior member in the from post of police chief in city should be taken in case of medical two Assembly vacancies last week Assembly, and Thomas Long of Linden, emergency, and who should be con­ when Linden City Council President who won an August special election to By P H IL IP H ARTM AN schedule a police chief exam in November 1982, Hudak explained. He tacted in case of any em ergency." Robert Gonor — citing insufficient fill Lesniak’s vacancy in the lower Linden Police Chief Domenic Lello, January said he was unaware that “ it was not up Once this information is received and funding in the heavily Democratic house. Long is also a Union County 68, said Friday that he plans to retire Hudak said that the five captains in to me to extend him any longer.' ’ encoded by Amcest's computers, their district — announced he had dropped out of the race. Union County freeholder from his post as of May 15,1984. the Police Department will be eligible Hudak added that even if Lello were trained operators dispatch appropriate Freeholder Blanche Banasiak of City residents will have an op­ Lello, who was appointed police chief to take the exam: Louis Intilli, Em il not to retire in May, a police chief test emergency personnel within seconds of Elizabeth withdrew in June after she portunity to hear all the candidates at a in 1970 by form er Mayor John T. Galinat, Peter Bartus, John Miliano would have been called because Lello is receiving the first transmission. While broke her leg. forum being sponsored by the Linden Gregorio, had received several one- and Raymond Beckman. The mayor near to retirement. emergency personnel are responding, The Tuesday night choices allay GOP League of Women Voters at 7 p.m. Oct. year extensions past the standard will nominate a new police chief from The m ayor said that he will meet with the operators contact the patient’s fears that the Democrats would be 27 at Aldersgate Hall in the Methodist retirement age of 65 — all under the among the three who score highest on Lello soon to discuss the retirement and personal physician and responsible unopposed for the Assembly. County Church on Wood Avenue, Linden. Gregorio administration. His only the Civil Service examination Also, the appointment of a successor. friends or fam ily members. comment on his plans was, “ I am under Civil Service, those among the committee members from three of the Among those scheduled to appear are "When I make my final selection who The service will provide surveillance definitely leaving in M ay.” top three those who are armed forces district’s four towns — Linden. the two candidates in the only City will be chief, I will meet with council to safeguard lives and property on a 24- Lello’s statement came on the heels veterans will receive first preference Elizabeth and Rahway — were at the Council seat being contested this year, and give my recomendation and my hour, seven-day-a-week basis, Kon­ of reports that Linden Mayor George for the appointment. meeting. Carteret, in Middlesex Joe Suliga and John Chabak, who are reasons why,” noted Hudak. He added dracki reported.