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Vol. 63 No. 50 The Hillside Times, Friday, December 15, 1989 (USPS 2 4 5 - 780 )

inty Freeholder Board Charged In Third LawsuitPublic Works Director Claims Interference, Harassment

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The Union County Boatd of Chosen Freeholders, already facing two suits from county employees, was charged with a third such action, as the county Public Works Director claimed this week that two members of the board attempted to fire him and appoint their own political supporters in his place.

Patrick J. White. Public Works Director, also charged that Freeholder Vice Chairman Jeffrey Maccarelli and fellow Freeholder Joseph Suliga altered salary hikes for his workers predicated on the worker's political contributions, according to -an article in Wednesday's issue of The Daily Journal.

The lawsuit, filed Tuesday in Superior Court, is the second legal action against the Freeholder Board in the past month, and con­tinues charges of interference in the daily operations of county government by board members.

that could lead to the Public Works Director's ly—reviewed a computer list of county removal. While's alleged replacement. Seib's employees during work hours and determin- husband Daniel, is one o f Maccarelli's ed which employees should make contribu- political allies lions and in what amounts. He was said to

This incident was investigated by the Pro hfve been assisted in this effort by Cranford secutor s Office in October, but there was in l^moeratic Chairman Frank Capece. sufficient evidence to prove any womgdoing. The two other pending lawsuits were filed

White alsp alleges that Suliga and Mac- hy Acting Central Services Director Harry P.carelli pressured county employees to make campaign contributions. Maccarelli reported-

Pappas in October, and by Buildings and Grounds Director Robert Morgan last week.

Committee Approves Worker’s Compensation ProgramAct On Personnel M atters

At a special meeting held Tuesday evening at the municipal 'building, the Hillside fownship Committee approved the manage­ment group which-will administrate a self-

White, a county employee since 1979, charged that Suliga ordered him in mid-1988 to fire then-Roads Director William Davis,Jr., a 27-year county employee, to allow a political ally of the freeholder a chance for the job.

Also in 1988, White claims, Suliga and M accarelli changed salary ranges for employees in his department, awarding higher raises to their political supporters and lower raises or no raises at all for those not on the preferred lists.

The Union County Prosecutor’s Office is also investigating the 1988 exclusionary raises allegedly enacted by members of the Freeholder Board.

In addition, White's complaint charges that Maccarelli instructed public works clerk According to a proposed agenda reviewed plications for three vocational educational Joanne Seib to remove documents from by the Hillside Board o f Education during a 8ranls for the I990-91 school year. TheWhite’s office in hopes of obtaining evidence Public caucus session at the Administration Business Education, School Year Work Study

Building on Wednesday evening, a report on arK* Summer Work Study programs will bethe 1988-89 school district audit and public funded at a total amount of $27,793. discussion on the matter are slated for the next The Board will also discuss plans for Sum- regular meeting of the Board scheduled for nter School 1990 at next week’s regularthe evening of December 18, 1989. meeting. Due to budgetary restraints during

In addition, the Board will probably act on fbc '988-89 school year, Summer School1989 was cancelled by the Board of Education.

Also, a public discussion will be held at the

Board To Discuss School District Audit At Next Week’s Meeting

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ment. Deputy Chief Joseph Smith’s effective date of appointment was set at May 9, 1989. The effective date of Sergeant William Dillon was adjusted to May 29. 1989. Patrolman Louis Panarese had his effective date o f ap­pointment adjusted to June 13, 1989

fownship Clerk Charlotte DeFilippo was authorized to request the State Department of Transportation for a test for Operator with the Hillside Department of Public Works.

: Rasmussen Ap m , ; Inx o f Fast Orange be Three local residents were appointed for the!coi)tracted.undet "Pro! essio/jal Sen ices." to Winter Program of the Recreation Depart­manage, the sell irisuicci workers' eothpensa- ment for the period beginning December 6,

;tion program lor. the to vvn.yhip tor the period. 1989 and ending March 31, 1990, subject tobeginning -Janaury ) 1990. and .ending State Department ot Personnel rules andDecember -31, I9vip lo.vynship Attorney regulations. William J Smith, David EllisonMaryui Bra&: wasaut hoj-i/Cki n • prepare the ■and'Leonard 1 Santolo will be assigned to

the William H Buie Community Center.Smith will receive a compensation rate ol 55. 7^ per hour while HI1 mon and Santolo w ill

• the Hillside Police'-Efcpiirtmeiif, completed his. be paid $5.00,per hour.!k\.'J .k tune 16 .- 1988/ 1 he proper officers were authorized to sign

grant modification agreements with the ot Union, community developmeiH . lor the Township of Hillside street merits and the .Buie ComnVunitv

Prevention Bureau Offers Holiday Safety l ips

granl and program approvals and discuss ten­tative plans for Summer School 1990. There will also be public discussion on a number of proposed school district policies and in- meeting to address proposed Board policies tramural/recreation business will also be in the areas of Sexual Harassment, Student addressed. Records Confidentiality, High School

It is expected that the Board will formally Graduation-Handicapped Students. Needless receive the school district audit dated Public Labeling-Handicapped Students, En- November 22, 1989 and prepared by Suplee, forcement of Drug Free School Zones and Clooney and Company, Board Auditors. Child Abuse.Representatives from the auditor are schedul- The Board is also expected to adopt Mrs. ed to be present at the meeting, and will Stahnten’s recommendation and confirm the discuss the findings of the audit. Also, Board establishment of a Middle School Intramural Secretary/Business Administrator Martin J. Basketball Program for the period beginning Lynch will review the audit synopsis for the December 9, 1989 and ending March 31, 1988-89 academic year that will be distributed '990. Also, athletic team schedules for to the public at the commencement of the Riflery and Bowling will be approved for the meeting. Following this presentation, a public '989-90 school year, discussion will he held concerning the fin- Permission for the use of gymnasiums at dings of the audit. C^yin Coolidge, Hurden Looker, Walter O.

It is expected that lhe amount of district A*Mfoiegel. A .P . M orris, G eorge taxes excluding debt service requirements Washington schools as well as the high school needed to meet the obligations of the Board Ul" likely be granted to the Recreation ’i Education tor an upcoming eight-week Department. The facilities will be used on

period will be S7753XX) and that the township vveekdayjy, Saturdays and Sundaysliilsidc will he requested to place in the

hands .ot the I reasurer of School Moneys that amount within a 30-day period in accordance

:B( •aid i.s- expected to receive 9 notification ot approval rtnient ot Education eon I grant in the amount otBoard is expected to ac- Jalion. o! Superintendent

Presentations to three longtime Hillside sv lool district employees are slated for next u. ek’s meeting. Plaques will be given to the 1 lowing retirees who have been employed :: the district for more than 20 years: William I dt (1949-89), Teresa Gaschler (1966-89), .* ' Elizabeth Metzger 1 1967-89).

Mso, Superintendent Rose Stahnten will sent her report on the progress of the

" "side school system in the past month.

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Geography Bee Held At Calvin CoolidgeAs part of Georgraphy Awareness Week, Mr. Porper’s fourth grade class at Calvin Coolidge school took part in a Geography Bee. The students answered questions about the Earth’s landforms, resources, countries, continents and bodies of water. They also identified bodies of water on an outline map of the Earth. Pictured above is Jade Hall with Principal Bar­bara Washington and Mr. Porper. Jade received an umbrella showing the entire Earth for winning the Geography Bee.

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noses there This lesson on the law is part of th e ‘You and the Law” ■ Mrs. Doris Bloomfield, Guidance Teacher. Pictured, left to right,

Mr Sal DeCarlo, Alex Andrew's and Brian Bitici.

1989: The Year In ReviewSparked by Karen Harris’ victory in the

shot put. the Hillside high school Girls’ track team took third place in the. Union County In- oHtr Championships held at Thomas Dunn

Spoils (.enter in J li/aheth on January 30,■ Harris pushed the big ball 40 feet, five ,lu ■"*,11me die Held by about three and

: 1 : !eet Jam..! I rma Glass took fourth Pi '.he on.v.ird dash tn 7 7 and placed

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Page Two, The Hillside Times, December 15. 1989

MUNICIPAL COURT DATEBOOK Curious About Hillside Mayor Selection

December 8. 1989 Judge Albert S. Parsonnet

Kelley Baker of East Brunswick was found guilty of passing a bad check. She was fined $155.00 plus restitution.

Pamela McAllister of Hillside was sentenced to five days in jail for failure to pay her fines to the Court.

Anthony Simmons of Newark was found guilty of passing on the right. He was fined $75.00.

Ana Hernandez of Hillside was found guilty of shoplifting at the CVS. She was fined $105.f)0.

Isaac Perez of Irvington was found guilty of shoplifting at the ShopRite. He was fined $105.00.

Harry Hughey of Hillside was found guilty of a domestic violence assault. He served one day in jail and was fined $30.00 for the Violent Crimes Commission Board.

Mario Chiluiza of Hillside was found guilty of shouting obscenities at police officers and refusing to leave the scene. He was fined $255.00.

Joyce Quarles of Irvington was found guilty of passing a bad check. She had to make restitution and had her fine suspended except $30.00 for the Violent Crimes Commission Board.

Jeffrey Harrington of Newark was found guilty of shoplifting at the Foodtown and IGA. He was sentenced to 90 days concurrent.

Moise Fritzner of Hillside was found guilty of a domestic violence assault. He was fined $80.00.

Alex Noguera of Hillside was found guilty of improper behavior. He was sentenced to two days in jail and a $30.00 fine.

Lorraine Starling of Newark was found guilty of shoplifting at Long s Liquor Store and Foodtown. She was sentenced to 30 days in jail and fined $60.00.

Jean Joseph of Elizabeth was found guilty of two assault charges. He was fined $210.00.

Gregory Caponegro of Hillside was found guilty of a domestic violence assault. He was fined $105.00.

Use Express, Priority Mail At Holiday Time

It’s the day before Hanukkah or Christmas and it’s taken until now to find the special gift or card for that special person. Only the special person is halfway across the continent. What to do?

“ Use Express Mail Service as your last minute alternative," said Postmaster James F. Maloney. “ No one should procrastinate, yet all of us sometimes let things slip through the cracks and when we forget to send a holi­day message or gift to a special friend or relative, Express Mail stands ready to save the day with overnight service. It’s always better to mail early. But, when you can 't for one reason or another, Express Mail is an

SHERIFF’S SALE

SUPERIOR CQURT OF NEW JERSEY CHANCERY DIVISION

UNION COUNTY DOCKET NO. F-3966-89

CITICORP MORTGAGE, INC.PLAINTIFF,

VS.

CARLOS BARRIGA AND MRS. CARLOS BARRIGA, HUSBAND AND WIFE AND ROSA COSTANON GON­ZALEZ AND MR. GONZALEZ, HUS­BAND OF ROSA COSTANON GON

ZALEZ, PUBLIC SERVICE ELECTRIC AND GAS CO. DEFENDANTS,

alternative, delivering even on Christmas and New Year’s Day."

Elizabeth Postmaster James F. Maloney further noted, “ Express Mail is delivered overnight from our post office to nearly anywhere in the country if you mail by 5 p .m ." For Express Mail up to a half pound, the rate is $8.75. Up to two pounds, the rate is $12.00. Up to five pounds, the rate is $15.75. The rate increases in incriments for packages up to 70 pounds. For gift givers,

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 15, 1989 Boys’ Basketball vs. Immaculata, 4 p.m.Freshman Boys’ Basketball vs. Immaculata, (at APM) 4 p.m.Freshman G irls' Basketball at Cranford, 4 p.m.Girls' Basketball at Immaculata. 5:30 p.m.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 16. 1989 Elizabeth Wrestling Tournament, 7:30 p.m.

MONDAY, DECEMBER 18, 1989 Senior Citizens Club, Elks Lodge. 12:30 p.m.Columbian Seniors, 1220 Liberty Avenue, 1 p.m.Freshman Boys’ Basketball vs. Scotch Plains, (at APM) 4 p.m. Creative Arts, Community Center, 7:30 p.m.Fire Auxiliary Drill, 7:30 p.m.Knights of Columbus Ladies Auxiliary, 1220 Liberty Avenue, 7:30 p.m.League of Women Voters, Public Library, 7:30 p.m.Board of Education Regular Meeting, Administration Building, 8 p.m. Disabled American Veterans, War Memorial Building, 8 p.m. Overeaters Anonymous, Municipal Building, 8 p.m.

TUESDAY. DECEMBER 19, 1989 Rotary Club, Reflections, 12:15 p.m.Boys’ Basketball vs. Bloomfield Tech, 4 p.m.Freshman G irls’ Basketball at Westfield, 4 p.m.Girls’ Basketball at Holy Family, 4 p.m.W.O.K PTA Meeting, 7 p.m Wrestling vs. Rahway, 7:30 p.m.American Legion, War Memorial Building, 8 p.m.Italian-American Civic Association Ladies Auxiliary, 16 Hillside Avenue, 8 p.m.Regular Township Committee Meeting, Municipal Building, 8 p.m.

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 20, 1989Keep Well Station, 3rd Floor Municipal Building, 9 a.m . to noon United Presbyterian Women, Presbyterian Church, 1 p.m.

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 21, 1989 Old Guard, Presbyterian Church, 10 a m.Boys’ Basketball at Ridge, 4 p.m.Stanley Terrace Block Association, Municipal Building, 7 p.m.Elks Club, Elks Lodge, 8 p.m.Sinai Mens’ Club, 1531 Maple Avenue, 8 p.m.Knights Of Pythias, War Memorial Building, 8:30 p.m.

Genova Sponsors Anti-Beeper Legislation

Legislation sponsored by Assemblyman Peter J . Genova that would prohibit a person from selling, leasing, giving or otherwise pro­viding a paging device to anyone under 18 was approved by the Assembly today.

The bill, A-4674, would permit juvenileswho like lo send fruit cakes, cheese, cookies to use a paging device only with the aulhonza and such. Express Mail is ideal for mailing lion of a physician for medical reasons or with perishables. the permission of the owner of operator of a

Express Mail Service can be used to make le8al commercial enterprise during the hours a big impression on that special someone, of employment.

Imagine it," says Postmaster Maloney, “ Paging devices have become tools o f the

“ All it takes to get a quick fix is a beep."The measure would also prohibit a juvenile

from possessing a pager on school property. Violators would be subject to fines of up to $1,000 and a possible six-month jail term.

“ Perhaps by removing* convenient tool of the drug trade it will be more difficult for the pushers to satisfy their custom ers," Genova added.

In addition, individuals who make use of a paging device while committing a crime or fleeing from the scene of a crime would be

“ The package and cards have all been open- drug trade, Genova, R-Union, sta{f^ guilty of a crime of the fourth degreeed but there’s nothing from you. Then a postal "Beepers are status symbols to some1 vehicle pulls up out front and there’s a knock youngsters. They represent power, influence on the door. Your special gift is delivered- and easy access to crack and money, and in style!" “ Young dealers can be paged anytime and

“ Priority Mail is ideal for people who want anyplace when a potential customer needs a packages delivered promptly, but at a lower fix or wants a quick high. In some areas they cost," says Postmaster Maloney. This service are doing business in our schools and on our is available with insurance, return receipts, playgrounds, cash on delivery (COD), certificates of mail­ing and special delivery.

To the Editor.

In as much as you have been informative, there are some questions I have tor ac oknowledge. .

First. 1 am aware that on the first day of January, the township of Hillside gets a new Mayor. Please inform me and other citizens who lack the same knowledge, the method and procedure of nominating,and electing the Mayor of Hillside. *

If there is a meeting of some type, is it an open or closed meeting .’ Will the citizens of Hillside be informed who has been nominated prior to the official installment on New Year s Day?

Are the citizens invited to the swearing in of the Mayor-elect, on January 1. 1990. and if so, where and at what time.’

Since I recently retired.1 to be a civic con­cerned resident is one o f my goals’

Mrs. N. Jackson Hillside

The Mayor o f Hillside is selected from among the five members o f the Township Committee to serve a one-year term, comtnen cing on January I oj a given year. Usually, the political party which controls the Township Committee picks one o f its own to be the titular head o f Hillside's government Often, it is known well in advance of January l who will sen e as Mayor, as members take turn, in essence, as Mayor, and the appoint­ment to the position is to expected by each Committeeman sooner or later if one s political party retains control of the Committee.

Although it hasn't been announced, it is likely that Finance Commissioner Ralph Milteer will be the next Mayor of Hillside. Now entering his third year on the Commit­tee, Milteer will be up for re-election in November, 1990, and silting as Mayor is usually advantageous in one 's re-election year. As Committeeman James Welsh served as Mayor in 1987, Committeeman Samuel McGhee was Mayor in 1988, and Mayor Cor- velli is about to finish his one-year term, Milteer’s time has come. It follows that since the Democratic Party will retain control of the Township Committee no matter what happens . in the General Flection o f November 1990 (Democrats enjoy a 5-0 domination o f the local governing body and only two seats are up for election next year), the Mayor in 1991 should be Committeewoman Ann bird, who is up for re-election in November, 1991.

However, the,party could depart from tradi­tional practice and name either Welsh, McGhee or Corvelli as Mayor again, rather than give Milteer or Lord their chance in 1990 and 1991. Only time will tell how Democratic Municipal Chairwoman Charlotte DeFilippo, who usually decides-oft these matters and tells the elected puppets what to do, will consider this issue in the case o f Milteer and bird.

The fact that Hillside has a Mayor who is

Kean College Swimming Team Off At 3-0

CIVIL ACTION WRIT OF EXECUTION

FOR SALE OF MORTGAGE PREMISES

Christine Moe Breaks Diving Record

Just like last year, the Kean College swim­ming team has gotten off to a 3-0 start, with the latest win being a solid 135-81 victory

By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu- over vjsjtjng Montclair State on November 28 lion lo me directed I shall expose for sale by jn Unjon It is ,he second slraight year lhal public vendue, in ROOM 207. in the Court Kean has bea(en aie Red Hawks; prior to last House, in the City of Elizabeth. N.J, on r p,e Cougars had never prevailed against WEDNESDAY, the 10th day of JANUARY. M scA.D. 1090 at two o clock in the afternoon of | n a |j Kean won nine events, with two of said day the first-place finishes belonging to

sophomore Amy Bowen of Mendhant, who The.property to be so ldu located jn jhec i- won the 5o .yard freestyle in 26.98 and the

.............. ~ 100-yard butterfly in 1:09.89. Senior diverChristine Moe of Middletown also won two events, including the required one-meter dive

Comm only known as: 1481 MAPLE wjth a new school mark of 132.80, breaking AVENUE, HILLSIDE, NEW JERSEY Heidi Becker's five-year-old record of

130.50. Moe also captured the optional dive Tax Lot: No. 3 in Block No. 1008. with a score 0 f 162.55.

Another highlight for Kean came when the Dimensions of Lot (Approximately) 50,00 200-medley squad of Bowen, Linda Clark.z- . i n n (W f««. l.»««,

“ Well, we’ve had the luxury of just hav­ing one meet a week for the last three weeks," said Essing, whose team has four meets re­

maining before the holiday break, including the WPC match. “ But now, we’re going to have two meets a week. "

ty of HILLSIDE in the County of UNION and the State of New Jersey

feet wide by 100.00 feet long. Trish McGuire and Pam Lawrence placedfirst with a time of 2:12.6. Clark, a

Nearest Cross Street: Situate on the SOphomore fr0m Livingston, also won theSOUTHEASTERLY side o f M APLE K ...................................................A V EN U E, 100 feet from the SOUTHW ESTERLY side of CLARK STREET

200-yard individual medley in 2:33.04.

teams during the recently-concluded 1989 Fall sports season were accorded Most Valuable Player honors by the Kean College Alumni Association at a recent dinner.

It is now the third year that the Alumni Association has sponsored these awards. The association is an independent organization associated with the school that assists, with the help of voluntary donations from former Kean students, the college in providing scholarships and departmental grants.

There is due approximately $154,575.86 with lawful interest from September 16, 1989 and costs.

There is a Full Legal Description on file in the Union County Sheriffs Office.

The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this sale.

SHAPIROATTORNEYS

AND M ARTONE.

American, who led the team in scorihg with ten goals and 15 assists for 35 points. The 15 assists set a new single-season school record, breaking the old mark of 13 by Nick D’Am- brosio in 1984. Bajek’s play and productivi­ty helped Kean to claim a new, record-setting 19-5 season and the Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) Division III New York- New Jersey championship.

Sue Stumpf of Parsippany, a senior goalie who went 9-2-2 and received credit for eight of the team’s record-setting 12 shutouts, won MVP honors in women’s soccer, while Heather Hill of Branchville was the honoree in field hockey. Hill led the 8-6-1 Cougars in scoring with seven goals and three assists for 17 points.

Both Lucy Crespo of East Hanover and Sue Bishop of Maplewood were award winners for the volleyball team, which went 25-10 and 4-2 in NJAC play. Finally, Leah Buono of

One measure people can use to evaluate who retired at age 65 in 1988 has paid about Bridgeton was the choice for MVP in their contribution to Social Security is how $12,000 in Social Security taxes. He or she womcn s tenn*s Buono, despite missing three quickly they will recover their investment, would receive an initial monthly retirement ma c^es ^ue 10 an an^ e injury at the start ot said John H McCutcheon, Social Security benefit of $626 and recover the $12,000 in- season’ was on ^atK* t0 record an overall manager in Elizabeth. vestment in less than 2 years. record of 6-2 at third, fourth and fifth singles.

Reo w ti today regato their mvciJ incni uf----- a mhzi in r»c,r* ,n vt|ir The Cougars finished with a 3-8 record

Social Security Recipients Recoup Investment

In Less Than Three Years

A fourth degree crime is punishable by a fine of up to $7,500 and imprisonment of up to 18 months.

The bill was merged with similar Senate legislation and passed by a vote of 78-0. The . . . , ,measure now "heads to the governor for <H>pomted by the conlwllmg p'oltnealpanym consideration ,own "°es resu l “ ac* "Z“ccounjubth-

ty to the public-at-large. Many critics of Hillside’s governmental form find this to be the major shortcoming in the way things are done around here. These critics feel lhal a Mayor who is directly elected by the voters would be more accountable to them and less a figurehead for either political party, and that a term o f three years or more would in­still more continuity in the management o f township government. In this, the Mayor would be more involved in the everyday work­ings o f municipal government and would be inclined to sen e both sides o f the political fence. These critics reason that the present system o f mayoral selection dries little more than keep intact the policy initiatives of the political party in charge.

This issue is at the heart o f the grassroots support for a charter change in Hillside j governmental form. Two years ago. voters overwhelmingly called fo r a charter study in a public referendum, and the directly-elected Mayor was one aspect o f the present govern­mental form that citizens were uncomfortable with. The prevailing wisdom, it seemed, was that an appointed Mayor may have been an appropriate and effective idea several years ago in Hillside, but the new and greater demands q f government; o f providing quality municipal services at a reasonable cost to tax­payers, calls for a chief township executive who is less beholden to any political parly

Despite this strong public mandate, the Democratic administration currently in clutrge at town hall, the entity that probably has the most to lose in the event of a change in governmental form, has dragged its feet in regard lo the charter study. The first public meeting fo r the charter study is tentatively scheduled for this month, some twenty-five months after the will of the people voiced an interest in changing Hillside's form of

Six Athletes Gain MVP Status

At KeanA total of six student-athletes that played In men’s soccer, the recipient was Greg Ba-

major roles in the success of their respective jek of Clifton, a returning Division 111 All-

govemment.So, at the present time, the people of

Hillside have absolutely no say in who should serw as Mayor at any given time. The direa representation o f the voters ' interests ends at the relatively base level o f Township Committee-person.

Perhaps this is why things are so screwed uf) in Hillside, the position o f Mayor is nothing mote •bon a political pay-off fo r those Township Committeepersons who endure, and belong to a party that manages to stay in con­trol. The buck stops nowhere. There is no one person who can be recalled by the voters in their disenchantment and disgust. The figurehead aspect o f the Hillside Mayor benefits only those who are running for re election Die ever-increasing demands of government in Hillside are addressed with n 75-year-old format what could be hopelessly out-of-date and incapable 1o f resolving ami serving present and future needs. And look around you: there are so many problems in the township that have been existing for inanx years, yet successive political administrations have not been able to recognize them, much less, do anything to remedy the problems Maybe that's because the elected officials arc too busy playing politics, taking turns as the titular head and patting each other on the back, to actually gel their hands dirty mak- in f t rue. concrete contributions to the quali­ty o f life around here.

We are heartened that someone out then is genuinely interested in this subject as most Hillsides, we 're afraid, either don't give u damn, or are too ill-informed and close minded to concern themselves with issues such as this one, which is essential to us all. Jib: look at the moronic empty suits and self, serving peacocks currently on the Township Committee: the fact that the voters put these dimbulbs in office and then re-elected them ; indicates that there isn 7 much intelligence and discerning being displayed by most o f the Hillside electorate. I f the voters, especially the Democratically-inclined ones, were well informed on the issues and cast tljeir bailee with the issues in mind, there would be two-

' party politics in Hillside. Two-party*politu would ensure more give-ami-take, checks am: ' balances qnd an increased level o f account tability than exists at present However. /*•.- ignorance and traditional voting habits • many voters in Hillside resulted in their hi ing taken for granted by the local Democratic party, and these voters ended up getting the* government they deserve.

Apparently most, o f the voters aren 't con­cerned about the rapidly-increasing tax rale jhe high crime rate, the filth in the streets, the uncooperative and unproductive muniapo, employees loafing on the public payroll, the closed-door government that Madame Charlotte presides ovtr. Maybe these vo:-. dtin 7 believe the problems and issues :>:i newspaper has brought to light in the pas: year and question our credibility Perhap these voters feel we're inventing the wolvr at Ihe door, or haw been overreacting to clear and present dangers to our town that the politicos are dismissing as inconsequential

I f the voters were truly concerned about fhe myriad problems confronting all o f us, ana made the effort to educate themselves about these issues, there would be a much different and much healthier political atmosphere in the township. Instead, traditional Democrat voters have carried the day irvthe past tw elections and the result is a l&fteredlevel ' expectations and a definite decline in the quality o f life in Hillside since 1987.

We appreciate those citizens, like pursed who are discerning, who xio want to know what's really going on in the township To< bad there aren 7 more o f you folks.

Exactly who will be the next Mavorhlh tu: been officially announced, to our know ledge But then again, Madame Charlotte arui lift Confederacy oj Amateurs haven 7 been par­ticularly forthcoming to this newspaper m the past several months. Die township no longt' places legal advertising in Die Hillside hint' opting instead for the more expensive Doe ■ Journal, which by its own admission, has c> much lower circulation in the township ' Hillside than this publication. Do Municipal Budget, the property tax list' onu several township ordinances have riot beer, published in these pages this year, denxtnn the citizens easy access to informant"i the publication affords them, informant"- no public is entitled to.

Die present Democratic administran ' l] these actions, indicates quite clearl\ ' ; ' isri t particularly interested in the ‘ r': Amendment rights o f this newspaper . ' ■ 1,1 turn, the First Amendment rights Hillsiders. The Democratic ad m in s ■Isn 1 Pfipicularly concemeiMf the citizen' -‘r< •>t7/ informed or not: in fact. Chari trained seals prefer an ignorant electoral* <• pinheads provide an easier get-over

Continued i i page '

Library Offers Children's ProgramsThe Hillside Public Librart Children's

Department offers a Monday Pre-school Story time for children ages 3-7. The times for these sessions are 10:30 aim .-1 LOO a m and 6:45 p.m.-7:15 p.m. The Evening'Surname is a duplicate ol the morning session Pro

child who attends a program and checks live books

During the months of Dccembet . January, children's videos, that are cheo oul on Mondays and Saturdays, will be :

CX-430-04 (DJ & HT)

RALPH FROELICH SHERIFF

F1CA taxes in less than 2 years, and they may 2010 may still expect to recover all F1CA W e're very proud of our student-athletes, icgisiuii„i, „ .iquiltd ,„id children must h,both for themselves and for the institution,” accompanied by an adult.

The Hillside Times, Fee: $179.80

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expect to collect benefits for 15 to 20 years, taxes paid in less than 2- l/i years.If interest were calculated on the taxes, thp For information about Social Security call Caroline Jolly, the Kean Alumni Affairs recovery time is still less than 5 years, Mr. 1-800-234-5772. The Elizabeth Social Securi- direclor. “ We re glad to have the opportum- McCutcheon said. ty office is located at 24-52 Rahway revenue, 'y 10 reward them for thelr conlributi°ns

For example, a worker with average wages The office is open weekdays 8 to 4:30. Kean athletics.

On Mondays, children will |oye pilr. ticipate in activities such as: puppet shows arts and crafts, exercises, listening to stories and watching movies. An extra added honus is a tree Burger King meal coupon for each

Arhmx wnit j i j lid H iIImiic h"-ibrury card may borrow video caswi: -

a loan period of two days, ho come and join in on the tun .if ill'ide Public Library For further inter

hon on children's programs, please eon tht Llhrjry lor a flyer or call 923-441;

Page Three. The Hillside Times, December 15. 1989

Calls For Consumer Protection Actby U.S. Senator Frank Lautenberg

The year is 1973. Gas costs 35 cents a gallon. Tickets for the hit movie “ The Sting cost $2.50. You can still buy a.bottle of soda out of a machine for a quarter. And if a multi­million dollar company-produces a defective toy that threatens children with injury or death, it can be fined up to $2,000.

The year is 1989. Gas costs $1.30. Tickets for the summer hit movie “ Batman" can cost up to $7, And that same sQjft drink will cost you 65 cents. And if a multi-million dollar company produces a defective toy that threatens children with injury or death, it can be fined up to $2,000.

With a massive federal budget deficit put­ting the squeeze on vital public programs and undermining our economy, it’s uncons­cionable that we allow dishonest manufac­turers what amounts to a subsidy at the ex-

. pense of honest businesses and public safety.If s time to put the teeth back into consumer

safety standards. I’ve introduced legislation to do just that. My bill, the Consumer Pro­duct Safety Enforcement Act of 1989, would triple existing civil penalties. That may sound like a big increase-and it is. But this would still only restore the real value of these penalties to about their original levels.

For The Birds:

My legislation also establishes a mechanism for periodic penalty adjustments to account for inflation in the future. The penalties would be adjusted every five years based on in­creases in the Consumer Price Index. The in­dexing proposal has been approved by the Senate and awaits action in the House of Representatives.

This kind o f inflation-adjustm ent mechanism is essential. Congress often goes many years without adjusting penalty levels- even when important public goals are at stake.

CPSA penalties have been on the books for 17 years. Occupational safety penalties have remained untouched for about 19 years. Believe it or not, some penalties date back to the late 1700s!

That’s why we should ensure that consumer safety protections do not lose their punch with inflation. They must be kept strong and be in­dexed with the value of the dollar. That's on­ly fair to honest businesses. More important­ly, the safety of our children can depend on it.

Be On The Lookout For “ Snowbirds”

Mr. and Mrs. Todd 1

%Baldassano-Demakos Wedding

Held In Chatham

4 Lisa Frances Baldassano, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Vincent Buldassano, and Todd An- Demakos, son of Mr. and Mrs. Steve C v pemakos of Chatham, were joined in mar-

BBge on Sunday, A ugu^27, 1989 in St. Patrick Church in Chatham, The Reverend Mon- dgnor John J. Carroll officiated at the late afternoon ceremony, which was followed by. |re c ep tio n at Thc'.Maftor ifr West Orange., The bride was given away by her father. Dr. Vincent P. Baldassano. Dr. Baldassano fe a former three-term Mayor of Hillside. Amanda Benson, a friend of the bride, was the maid o f honor. The bridesmaids were Dianna Carter, sister ot; the groom, Janet pem akos, sister-in-law of the bride and g room ^nd Janet Riddell, a triend ot the bride.

James Gensch, a friend of the groom, was th<*rbest man. The groomsmen were Vincent F. Baldassano, brother of the bride; John Demakos, Matthew Demakos, and Stephen Demakos, brothers of the groom. Robert Carter, nephew of the groom, was the ring bearer.

The bride graduaiedJSumma Cum Laude from Ritfgers University, wjiere she majored ■'■mmmin communications. Numerous awards were bestowed on her at graduation, including the * . Storer Cable Communication A\yard and’ induction into Phi Beta Kappa. Having com­

pleted an intership at the CBS daytime serial, ‘‘As The World Turns," she is planning | career iq television production.! The groom, also a graduate of Rutgers University, is employed by St. Eve International ta d Gaviota as a sales representative in Florida.

Thevbride and groom took a wedding trip to Greece., They will live in Key Biscayne, Florida. ^ ^

by John^B. Wolf

This year „the transition from the warm weather of Summer to the chill of Fall and Winter was highlighted on the Atlantic seaboard by tumultuous storms, including a hurricane, a tornado and a heavy snowfall. Drivers were advised to exercise caution as they motored to the annual family feast on Thanksgiving Day.

Before this snowfall, the birds that migrate from the woods to the north to locations where they glean their meals ■ from wooden and plastic, feeding stations, such as those that hang in the backyards of many homes in your neighborhood, were sparse. In Eastern North America, the JiinCy^ i s known as the

Snowbird." Durtng October and early November in New Jersey it was difficult to spot as the bulk of them stay in their nesting areas until their food supply is beneath the snow. But after the snowfal^ on last Thanksgiving, th£se birds with their white outer tail feathers and charcoal-grey coloring on their heads and backs were active in th£ shrubbery beds that surround dwellings in the "Garden State." The appearance o f these birds in our state is a sign that the northern woods are encased in snow and ice for the Winter.

The White-throated Sparrow is , another backyard bird that flees from’ the northern woods during the Winter months. It moves in flocks of five or six birds during the Spring &d Fall. These birds are often seen as they M age among the leaves that remain on the ground in your backyard.

Watch for this lovely bird! It has a brown back and a striking array o f white and yellow

/ stripes on its head. Its white throat is another Compounding this inequity, those w h o ^ 'exCellent field mark,

violate .consumer .safety standards are. gain*.. /j.. Also, its song is appealing, But you will not ing an unfair competitive advantage. While their competitors invest in product safet\. unscrupulous manufacturers are cutting costs and neglecting"safety-ajid with weakenol sanctions and enforcement, they're getting away with it. That’s just not-right.

Something is wrong here. As time marches on, prices go up and the real value of money goes down. Yet, while consumers must pay higher prices for everything from food to medical care, those who violate consumer safety standards do not. That just doesn’t make sehse. *

.

Who suffers when unsafe products pervade the marketplace? Often, it’s the most vulnerable among us: our children. The Con­sumer-Product Safety Commission estimates that as many as 120,000 children under the age of 15 suffered toy-related injuries that re­quired hospital treatment.

It's time to act. To prevent unsafe products from killing and injuring our children, we’ve got to deter those who would produce these dangerous items.

Under current law, a person who knowing­ly violates any provision of the Consumer Product Safety Act is subject to a civil penal­ty not to exceed $2,000 per violation. This was enacted back in 1972. Yet since, then-

Tconsumer prices have tripled.

What’s the result? Most importantly, the deterrent impact o f th^se sanctions has been diluted. Unsafe products, therefore, are mor?* likely to come on the market. The bottomline is more'needless injuries and deaths.

hear the bird sing until next Spring, just before it flies from your backyard to its home in the North Woods. Perhaps its serenade is intended for you. a song to express its thanks

for keeping it from starving during the Winter.

Expressions of gratitude comingled with birdsong is "F or the Birds."

Bassano Sponsors Vietnam Vet

Flag Legislation

A proposal that would call for the state to provide $20^)00 to the Department of Veterans' Affairs and Defense for the pur­chase of (lags in memory of Vietnam veterans sWII unaccounted for has been sent to Gover­nor Kean’s desk for consideration.

The legislation, sponsored by Senator C. Louis Bassano, R-Union, was unanimously approved by the Assembly in a 72-0 vote on November 27. The bill was merged with iden­tical, legislation sponsored in the Assembly by A ssem blyw om an E lizabeth Randall.

R Bergen.“ This bill will help finance the purchase of

POW-M1A flags now required by law to be flown at the principal public building o f each municipality, county and the State H ouse," Senator Bassano said. “ It's important to our veterans, and to all citizens, that the memory of the men who fought and put their lives on the line in Southeast Asia-but whose whereabouts are still unknown-be kept alive. These flags will help ensure that. "

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Freeholder Fahey Claims “ Dirty Tricks” In 1989 Assembly Campaign

The New Jersey Election Law Enforcement, non-existent 22 percejjtHincrease in your coun- Commission has issued a formal response to Union County Freeholder Chairman, Brian

sible campaign for public office,’ concluded.

Fahes

W. Fahey, advising him that the printing and mailing of a Union County Newsletter for residents, which notified them in early September of this year about a proposed coun­ty automobile insurance referendum, did,not violate New Jersey’s election laws aruftoas an exempt government action involving ap­propriate constituent action and information.

R onald F rigerio , an unsuccessful Republican Assembly candidate, had issued a campaign press release criticizing Fahey and Neil Cohen, a fellow Freeholder with Fahey.

“ I am pleased that my reputation has not been tarnished," Fahey said. “ Since I lost this election, I think it is particularly important for our citizens to reinforce their knowledge that political accusations frequently are without substance," Fahey noted. “ Losing any elec­tion hurts, but at least 1 can look in the mir­ror. and know that I did not stoop to gutter nolitics. Fahey Sdded.

“ During this campaign Chuck Hardwick and Ron Frigerio targeted me with thousands of p iec?K )f misleading campaign material claiming falsely that I increased county taxes by 22 percent. That information was an^ab- solulely untrue and misleading campaign tac­tic but I had neither the time nor the campaign funds remaining in order to appropriately res­pond. Hardwick defeated me by about 2,000 votes dnd my runningmate Neil Cohen, defeated Ron Frigerio," Fahey noted.

“ By contrast, during this campaign, a group of women, I believe all of whom were democrats, formed a political alliance as the 21st District Womens Group, even though some of them did not live in the district, in order to express support for Neil Cohen as the only pro-choice candidate ot the four of

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Humane Society To Hold Annual Chinese AuctionThe Associated Humane Societies iypleas- others. The Chinese Auction will be held at

ed to announce that it will be holding its ex- the Hillside War Memorial Building in citing annual Chinese Auction on Saturday, Hillside. Tickets are $3 each and are purchas December 16, 1989. ed at the door. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m

This promises to be a prize-laden, fun-filled and the auction starts at 8 p.m. night with unlimited coffee and pastry for All of the proceeds raised from this event everyone. Take some time off from the hec- will go to help feed and care for the Socic tic holiday shopping and attend this unique ty’s orphans while they wait for new and lov fundraising affair. There are lots of beautiful jng homes.prizes to win-cither f6r yourself or as gifts for For mdfe information call 824-7080.

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Page Two, The Hillside Times, December 15, 1989

MUNICIPAL COURT DATEBOOKDecember 8, 1989

Judge Albert S. Parsonnet

Kelley Baker of East Brunswick was found guilty o f passing a'bad check. She was fined $155.00 plus restitution.

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 15, 1989 Boys' Basketball vs. Immaculata. 4 p.m.Freshman Boys’ Basketball vs. Immaculata, (at APM) 4 p.m. Freshman Girls' Basketball at Cranford, 4 p.m.Girls’ Basketball at Immaculata. 5:30 p.m.

Pamela McAllister of Hillside was sentenced to five days in jail for failure to pay her fines to the Court.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 16. 1989 Elizabeth Wrestling Tournament. 7:30 p.m.

Anthony Simmons of Newark was found guilty of passing on the right. He was fined $75.00.

Ana Hernandez of Hillside was found guilty o f shoplifting at the CVS. She was fined $105.00.

Isaac Perez of Irvington was found guilty of shoplifting at the ShopRite. He was fined $105.00.

Harry Hughey of Hillside was found guilty of a domestic violence assault. He served one day in jail and was fined $30.00 for the Violent Crimes Commission Board.

Mario Chiluiza of Hillside was found guilty of shouting obscenities at police officers and refusing to leave the scene. He was fined $255.00.

MONDAY, DECEMBER 18. 1989 Senior Citizens Club, Elks Lodge. 12:30 p.m.Columbian Seniors, 1220 Liberty Avenue, 1 p.m.Freshman Boys' Basketball vs. Scotch Plains, (at APM) 4 p.m. Creative Arts, Community Center. 7:30 p.m.Fire Auxiliary Drill, 7:30 p.m.Knights of Columbus Ladies Auxiliary, 1220 Liberty ,Avenue, 7:30 p.m.League of Women Voters, Public Library, 7:30 p.m.Board of Education Regular Meeting, Administration Building, 8 p.m. Disabled American Veterans, War Memorial Building, 8 p.m. Overeaters Anonymous, Municipal Building, 8 p.m.

Joyce Quarles of Irvington was found guilty o f passing a bad check. She had to make restitution and had her fine suspended except $30.00 for the Violent Crimes Commission Board.

Jeffrey Harrington of Newark was found guilty o f shoplifting at the Foodtown and IGA. He was sentenced to 90 days concurrent.

Moise Fritzner of Hillside was found guilty o f a domestic violence assault. He was fined $80.00.

Alex Noguera of Hillside was found guilty o f improper behavior. He was sentenced to two days in jail and a $30.00 fine

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 19. 1989 Rotary Club, Reflections, 12:15 p.m.Boys’ Basketball vs. Bloomfield Tech, 4 p.m.Freshman Girls' Basketball at Westfield, 4 p.m.Girls’ Basketball at Holy Family, 4 p.m.W.O.K PTA Meeting, 7 p.m.Wrestling vs. Rahway, 7:30 p.m.American Legion, War Memorial Building, 8 p.m.Italian-American Civic Association Ladies Auxiliary, 16 Hillside Avenue, 8 p.m.Regular Township Committee Meeting, Municipal Building, 8 p.m.

Lorraine Starling of Newark was found guilty o f shoplifting at Long’s Liquor Store and Foodtown. She was sentenced to 30 days in jail and fined $60.00.

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 20, 1989Keep Well Station, 3rd Floor Municipal Building* 9 a.m. to noon United Presbyterian Women, Presbyterian Church, 1 p.m.

Jean Joseph of Elizabeth was found guilty of two assault charges. He was fined $210.00.

Gregory Caponcgro of Hillside was found guilty of a domestic violence assault. He was fined $105.00.

Use Express, Priority Mail At Holiday Time

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 21, 1989 Old Guard, Presbyterian Church, 10 a.m.Boys’ Basketball at Ridge, 4 p.m.Stanley Terrace Block Association, Municipal Building, 7 p.m. Elks Club, Elks Lodge, 8 p.m.Sinai Mens’ Club, 1531 Maple Avenue, 8 p.m.Knights Of Pythias, W ar Memorial Building, 8:30 p.m.

lf’s the day before Hanukkah or Christmas and it’s taken until now to find the special gift or card for that special person. Only the special person is halfway across the continent. What to do?

“ Use Express Mail Service as your last minute alternative,’’ said Postmaster James F. Maloney. “ No one should procrastinate, yet all of us sometimes let things slip through the cracks and when we forget to send a holi: day message or gift to a special friend or relative, Express Mail stands ready to save the day with overnight service. It’s always better to mail early. But, when you can’t for one reason or another, Express Mail is an

SHERIFF’S SALE

SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY CHANCERY DIVISION

UNION COUNTY DOCKET NO. F-3966-89

CITICORP MORTGAGE, INC. PLAINTIFF,

VS.

CARLOS BARR1GA AND MRS. CARLOS BARRIGA, HUSBAND AND WIFE AND ROSA COSTANON GON­ZALEZ AND MR. GONZALEZ, HUS­BAND OF ROSA COSTANON GON­

ZALEZ, PUBLIC SERVICE ELECTRIC AND GAS CO. DEFENDANTS,

alternative, delivering even on Christmas and New Y ear’s D ay.’’

Elizabeth Postmaster James F. Maloney further noted, “ Express Mail is delivered overnight from our post office to nearly anywhere in the country if you mail by 5 p.m .” For Express Mail up to a half pound, the rate is $8.75. Up to two pounds, the rate is $12.00. Up to five pounds, the rate is $15.75. The rate increases in incriments for packages up to 70 pounds. For gift givers, who like to send fruit cakes, cheese, cookies and such, Express Mail is ideal for mailing perishables.

Express Mail Service can be used to make a big impression on that special someone. “ Imagine it,’’ says Postmaster Maloney,’ ‘The package and cards have all been open­ed but there’s nothing from you. Then a postal vehicle pulls up out front and there's a knock on the door. Your special gift is delivered- and in style!”

“ Priority Mail is ideal for people who want packages delivered promptly, but at a lower cost,” says Postmaster Maloney. This service is available with insurance, return receipts, cash on delivery (COD), certificates of mail­ing and special delivery.

Geniova Sponsors Anti-Beeper Legislation

Legislation sponsored by Assemblyman Peter J. Genova that would prohibit a person from selling, leasing, giving or otherwise pro­viding a paging device to anyone under 18 was approved by the Assembly today.

The bill, A-4674, would permit juveniles to use a paging device only with the authoriza­tion of a physician for medical reasons or with the permission of the owner of operator o f a legal commercial enterprise during the hours of employment.

“ Paging devices have become tools of the drug trade,” Genova, R-Union, s ta jf^ “ Beepers are status symbols to sonT* youngsters. They represent power, influence and easy access to crack and money.

“ Young dealers can be paged anytime and anyplace when a potential customer needs a fix or wants a quick high. In some areas they are doing business in our schools and on our playgrounds.

“ All it takes to get a quick fix is a beep.”The measure would also prohibit a juvenile

from possessing a pager on school property. Violators would be subject to fines of up to $1,000 and a possible six-month jail term.

“ Perhaps by removing a convenient tool of the drug trade it will be more difficult for the pushers to satisfy their customers,” Genova added.

In addition, individuals who make use of a paging device while committing a crime or fleeing from the scene of a crime would be guilty of a crime of the fourth degree.

A fourth degree crime is punishable by a fine of up to $7,500 and imprisonment of up to 18 months.

The bill was merged with similar Senate legislation and passed by a vote of 78-0. The measure now heads to the governor for consideration.

Kean College Swimming Team Off At 3-0

CIVIL ACTION WRIT OF EXECUTION

FOR SALE OF MORTGAGE PREMISES

Christine Moe Breaks Diving Record

By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu­tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by public vendue, in ROOM 207, in the Court House, in the City of Elizabeth, N.J. on WEDNESDAY, the 10th day of JANUARY, A.D. 1990 at two o ’clock in the afternoon of said day.

The property to be sold is located in the ci­ty of HILLSIDE in the County of UNION, and the State of New Jersey.

Commonly known as: 1481 MAPLE AVENUE, HILLSIDE, NEW JERSEY

Tax Lot: No. 3 in Block No. 1008.

Dimensions of Lot (Approximately) 50.00 feet wide by 100.00 feet long.

N earest Cross Street: Situate on the SOUTHEASTERLY side o f MAPLE A V EN U E, 100 feet from the SOUTHW ESTERLY side o f CLARK STREET

Just like last year, the Kean College swim­ming team has gotten off to a 3-0 start, with the latest win being a solid 135-81 victory over visiting Montclair State on November 28 in Union. It is the second straight year that Kean has beaten the Red Hawks; prior to last year, the Cougars had never prevailed against MSC.

In all, Kedn won nine events, with two of the first-p lace finishes belonging to sophomore Amy Bowen of Mendham, who won the 50-yard freestyle in 26.98 and the 100-yard butterfly in 1:09.89. Senior diver Christine Moe of Middletown also won two events, including the required one-meter dive with a new school mark of 132.80, breaking Heidi Becker’s five-year-old record of 130.50. Moe also captured the optional dive with a score of 162.55.

Another highlight for Kean came when the 200-medley squad of Bowen, Linda Clark, Trish McGuire and Pam Lawrence placed first with a time of 2:12.6. Clark, a

-sophomore from Livingston, also won the 200-yard individual medley in 2:33.04.

“ Well, we’ve had the luxury of just hav­ing one meet a week for the last three weeks,” said Essing, whose team has four meets re­

maining before the holiday break, including the WPC match. “ But now, we’re going to have two meets a week.”

Six Athletes Gain MVP Status

At KeanA total of six student-athletes that played In men’s soccer, the recipient was Greg Ba-

major roles in the success of their respective jek of Clifton, a returning Division III All­teams during the recently-concluded 1989 Fall American, who led the team in scoring with sports season were accorded Most Valuable ten goals and 15 assists for 35 points. The 15 Player honors by the Kean College Alumni assists seta new single-season school record, Association at a recent dinner. breaking the old mark of 13 by Nick D’Am-

It is now the third year that the Alumni brosio in 1984. Bajek’s play and productivi-Association has sponsored these awards. The association is an independent organization associated with the school that assists, with the help o f voluntary donations from former Kean students, the college in providing scholarships and departmental grants.

There is due approximately $154,575_86 with lawful interest from September 16, 1989 and costs.

There is a Full Legal Description on file in the Union County Sheriff’s Office.

The Sheriff reserves the right to adjoum^U-s sale.

SHAPIRO AND M ARTONE,'ATTORNEYS

ty helped Kean to claim a new, record-setting 19-5 season and the Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) Division III New York- New Jersey championship.

Sue Stumpf of Parsippany, a senior goalie who went 9-2-2 and received credit for eight of the team’s record-setting 12 shutouts, won MVP honors in women’s soccer, while Heather Hill o f Branchville was the honoree in field hockey. Hill led the 8-6-1 Cougars in scoring with.seven goals and three assists for 17 points.

Both Lucy Crespo of East Hanover and Sue Bishop of Maplewood were award winners for the volleyball team, which went 25-10 and 4-2 in NJAC play. Finally, Leah Buono of

One measure people can use to evaluate who retired at age 65 in 1988 has paid about Bridgeton was the choice for MVP in their contribution to Social Security is how $12,000 in Social Security taxes. He or she womcn s tennis. Buono, despite missing three quickly they will recover their investment, would receive an initial monthly retirement matches due to an ankle injury at the start of said John H. McCutcheon, Social Security benefit of $626 and recover the $12,000 in- season’ was on ha° d 10 record an overall manager in Elizabeth. vestment in less than 2 years. record of 6-2 at third, fourth and fifth singles.

Their iimmment of

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In Less Than Three Years

Curious About Hillside Mayor Selection

To (he Editor:

In as much as you have hcen inlormalive. (here are some questions I have tor lack ol knowledge.

First. I am aware that on the first day ot January, the Township of Hillside gets a new Mayor. Please inform me and other citizens who lack the same knowledge, the method and procedure of nominating and electing the Mayor of Hillside.

If there is a meeting ol some type, is it an open or closed meeting'.’ Will the citizens ot Hillside be informed who has been nominated prior to the official installment on New 7 ear s Day?

Are the citizens invited to the swearing in of the Mayor-elect, on January 1. 1990. and if so, where and at what time?■ Since I recently retired, to be a civic con­

cerned resident is one of-my goals'

Mrs. N. Jackson Hillside

The Mayor o f Hillside is selected from among the five members o) the Township Committee to serve a one-year term, commen­cing on January I o f a given year. Usually, the political party which controls the Township Committee picks one oj its.own to be the titular head o f Hillside's government. Often, it is known well in advance o f January I who will ser\-e as Mayor, as members take turn, in essence, as Mayor, and the appoint­ment to the position is to expected by each Committeeman sooner or later if one's political party retains control oj the Committee.

Although it hasn 7 been announced, it is likely that Finance Commissioner Ralph Milteer will be the next Mayor o f Hillside. Now entering his third year on the Commit­tee, Milteer will be up for re-election in November, 1990, and sitting as Mayor is usually advantageous in one's re-election year. As Committeeman James Welsh served as Mayor in 1987, Committeeman Samuel McGhee was Mayor in 1988, and Mayor Cor- velli is about to finish his one-year term. Milteer '.v time has come. It follows that since the Denuxratic Party will retain control o f the Township Committee no matter wRat happens in the General Election o f November 1990 (Democrats enjoy a 5-0 domination o f the local governing body and only two seats are up for election next year), the Mayor in 1991 should be Committeewonum Ann Lord, who is up for re-election in November, 1991.

However, the party could depart from tradi­tional practice and name either Welsh, McGhee or Corvelli as Mayor again, rather than give Milteer or Lord their chance in 1990 and 1991. Only time will tell how Democratic Municipal Chairwoman Charlotte DeFilippo, who usually decides on these matters and tells the elected puppets what to do, will consider this issue in the case o f Milteer and Lord.

The fact that Hillside has a Mayor who is appointed by the controlling political party in town hall does result in a lack o f accountabili­ty to the public-at-large. Many critics o f Hillside's governmental form find this to be the major shortcoming in the way things are done around here. These critics feel that a Mayor who is directly elected by the voters would be more accountable to them and less a figurehead for either political party, and that a term o f three years or mo be would in­still more continuity in the management o f township government. In this, the Mayor would be more involved in the everyday work­ings o f municipal government and would be inclined to sene both sides o f the political fence. These critics reason that the present system o f mayoral selection does little more than keep intact the policy initiatives o f the political party in charge.

This issue is at the heart o f the grassroots support fo r a charter change in Hillside's governmental form. Two years ago, voters overwhelmingly called for a charter studx in a public referendum, and the directly-elected Mayor was one aspect o f the present govern­mental form that citizens were uncomfortable with. Die prevailing wisdom, it seemed, was that an appointed Mayor may have been an appropriate and effective idea several years ago in Hillside, but the new and greater demands o f government, o f providing quality municipal services at a reasonable cost to tax­payers, calls fo r a chief township executive who is less beholden to any political party.

Despite this strong public mandate, the Democratic administration currently m charge at town hall, the entity that probably has the most to lose in the event of a change in governmental form, has dragged its feet in regard to the charter study. Die first public meeting for the charter study is tentatively scheduled for this month, some twenty-five months after the will o f the people voiced an interest in changing Hillside's form of

government.So, at the present time, the people1 of

Hillside have absolutely no say in who should sersr as Mayor at any given time. Die direct representation o f the voters ' interests ends at the relatively base level o f Township Committeeperson.

Perhaps this is why things are so screwed up in Hillside: the position o f Mayor is nothing more than a political pay-off fo r those Township Committeepersons who endure, and belong to a party that manages to stay in con­trol. The buck stops nowhere. Ihere is no one person who can be recalled by the voters in their disenchantment and disgust. The figurehead aspect o f the Hillside Mayor benefits only those who are running for re- election. The ever-increasing demands oj government in Hillside are addressed with a 75-year-old format what could be hopele.ssh out-of-date and incapable o f resolving and sewing present and future needs. And look around you: there are so many problems m the township that have been existing fo r mum years, yet successive political administrations have not been able to recognize them, much less do anything to remedy the problems Maybe that '.v because the elected officials arc too busy playing politics, taking turns as the titular head and patting each other on ih,- back, to actually get their hands dirty mak­ing true, concrete contributions to the quali­ty o f life around here.

We are heartened that someone out then is genuinely interested in this subject as miw Hillsiders, we're afraid, either don 7 give u damn, or are too ill-informed and close- minded to corwem themselves with issues such as this one, which is essential to us all. Jug look at the moronic emptysuits and wit serving peacocks currently on the Township Committee: the fact that the voters put these dimbulbs in office and then re-elected them indicates that there isn 7 much intelligence an,; discerning being displayed by most o f the Hillside electorate. I f the voters, especially the Democratically-inclined ones, were well- informed on the issues and ca,st their ballot> with the issues in mind, there would be t\u party politics in Hillside. Two-party polite would ensure more give-and-take . checks am balances and an increased level o f accoun­tability than exists at present. However, the ignorance and traditional voting habits o’ many voters in Hillside resulted in their h, ing taken for granted by the local Democrat;, party, and these voters ended up getting the government they deserve.

Apparently most o f the voters aren 7 con­cerned about the rapidly-increasing tax ran the high crime rate, the filth in the streets, the uncooperative and unproductive municipa, employees loafing on the public payroll, ;h< closed-door "government that Madam, Charlotte presides over. Maybe'these ic.v don't believe the problems and issues the newspaper has brought to light in the pas: year and question our credibility Perhap these voters feel we're inventing the woht at the dtx>r, or have been overreacting to clear and present dangers to our town that the politicos are dismissing as inconsequential

I f the voters were truly concerned about the myriad problems confronting all o f us, an,: made the effort to educate themselves abme. these issues, there would be a much different a/id much healthier political atmosphere in the township. Insteiul, tradilioruil Democrat: voters have curried the day in the past tw, elections and the result is a lowered lew! expectations and a definite decline in tin quality o f life in Hillside since 1987.

We appreciate those citizens, like yourself who are discerning, who do want to know what s really going on in the township l" bad there aren't more o f you folks

Exactly who will be the next Mayor hay n, : been officially announced, to our knowledge But then again, Madame Charlotte ami hr Confederacy a) Amateurs haven 7 been ticularly forthcoming to this newspaper in the past several months. Die township no /< 'ice places legal advertising in Die Hillside limey opting instead for the more expensive Dr. Journal, which by its own admission, has - much lower circulation in the township Hillside than this publication. The /^V Municipal Budget, the property ulx h sis nnc several township ordinances have not been published in these pages this year, deruuo the citizens easy access to information publication affords them, information public is entitled to.

Die present Democratic adnunisUa:: these actions, indicates quite clearl\ '■ ■‘sn 1 Particularly interested in the / Amendment rights o f this newspaper tum, the hirst Amendment rights

ill side rs. Die Democratic adminoi ■' ',sn 1 Par,l( ularlx concerned if the citizen'"ell informed or not: in fa d , Quo framed seals prefer an ignorant e lec ted ■"

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Continued on page five

Library Offers Children's Programs

CX-430-04 (DJ & HT)

RALPH FROELICH SHERIFF

The Hillside Times, 12/15, 12/22, 12/29, 1/5 Fee: $179.80

IWlTtl'S inlay legaitt tticie iineaitnem uf---- A -a iiik;: wtniexpcus lu leuir Im ne Viiar ****4V«gar> liinJu-.l with a I.H ns .mlFICA taxes in less lhan 2 years, and they may 2010 may still expect lo recover all F1CA W e're very proud of our student-athletes, expect lo collect benefits for 15 lo 20 years, [axes paid in less than 2-'/5 years both for themselves and for the institution,"If interest were calculated on the taxes, the For information about Social Security call sa'd Caroline Jolly, the Kean Alumni Affairs recovery time is still less lhan 5 years, Mr. I-800-234-5772. The Elizabeth Social Securi- direclor "W e 're glad to have the opportum- McCutcheon said. ty office is located at 24-52 Rahway Avenue *y 10 reward Ih™ for their contributions lo

For example, a worker with average wages fhe office is open weekdays 8 to 4:30 athletics."

The Hillside Public Librarv Children's Department offers a Monday Pre-school Storytime for children ages 3-7 The tunes i„r these sessions are 1Q:30 a.m.-l l :lK)u.m and 6:45 p.m .-7:15 p.m. The Evening Store time is a duplicate ot the morning $------------ -------------- -— ,— I V-registration is required and children must be accompanied by an adult.

On Mondays, children will |„u . lo ticipate in activities such as: pUppcl ^ arts and crafts, exercises, listening to stories and watching movies. An cxira added b„nu, is a free Burger King meal coupon lor ea h

vhild who attends a program and check loe books

taring the months ol Decvmbc: January, children's videos, that are civ " “O'" Monday sand Saturdays, will be

,"JI "J' Adults wuh a valld'HillMvic P Library card may borrow video cassette'

':'an period of two days,»me and join in on the tunSo

Htllstde Public Library. For further ml mn on children s programs, please, , .... 1 I'Higiams. pnruMc ''brary for a flyer or call 923-44i

Page Three, The Hillside Times. December 15, 1989

Calls For Consumer Protection Act

M r. and M rs. Todd Demakos

Baldassano-Demakos Wedding

Held In Chatham

' Lisa Frances Baldassano, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Vincent Baldassano, and Todd An- Demakos. son of Mr. and Mrs. Steve C. Demakos of Chatham, were joined in mar­

l i n e on Sunday, August 27, 1989 in St. Patrick Church in Chatham. The Reverend Mon- lignor John J. Carroll officiated at the late afternoon ceremony, which was followed by a reception at The Manor in West Orange.

The bride was given away by her father. Dr. Vincent P. Baldassano. Dr. Baldassano It a former three-term Mayor of Hillside. Amanda Benson, a friend of the bride, was Ifae maid of honor. The bridesmaids were Dianna Carter, sister o f the groom, Janet

.pem akos, sister-in-law of the bride and groom, and Janet Riddell, a friend of the bride.James Gensch, a friend of the groom, was the best man. The groomsmen were Vincent

F. Baldassano, brother of the bride; John Demakos, Matthew Demakos. and Stephen . Demakos, brothers of the groom. Robert Carter, nephew of the groom, was the ring bearer

The bride graduated Summa Cum Laude from Rutgers University, where she majored communications. Numerous awards were bestowed on her at graduation, including the

, Storer Cable Communication Award and induction into Phi Beta Kappa. Having com­pleted an intership at the CBS daytime serial, “ As The World Turns," she is planning • career in television production.? The groom, also a graduate of Rutgers University, is employed by St. Eve International and Gaviota as a sales representative in Florida.

The bride and groom took a wedding trip to Greece. They will live in Key Biscayne, Florida

by U.S. Senator Frank Lautenberg

The year is 1973. Gas costs 35 cents a gallon. Tickets for the hit movie “ The Sting cost $2.50. You can still buy a bottle of soda out of a machine for a quarter. And it a multi­million dollar company produces a defective toy that threatens children with injury or death, it can be fined up to $2,000.

The year is 1989. Gas costs $1.30. Tickets for the summer hit movie “ Batman” can cost up to $7. And that same soft drink will cost you 65 cents. And if a multi-million dollar company produces, a defective toy that threatens children with injury or death, it can be fined up to $2,000.

Something is wrong here. As time marches on, prices go up and the real value of money goes down. Yet, while consumers must pay higher prices for everything from food to medical care, those who violate consumer safety standards do not. That just doesn’t make sense.

Who suffers when unsafe products pervade the marketplace? Often, it’s the most vulnerable among us: our children. The Con­sumer Product Safety Commission estimates that as many as 120,000 children under the age o f 15 suffered toy-related injuries that in­quired hospital treatment.

It’s time to act. To prevent unsafe products from killing and injuring our children, we’ve got to deter those who would produce these dangerous items. ,

Undercurrent law, a person who knowing­ly violates any provision?of the Consumer Product Safety Act is subject to a civil penal­ty not to exceed $2,000 per violation.. This was enacted back in 1972. Yet since, then- consumer prices have tripled.

With a massive federal budget deficit put­ting the squeeze on vital public programs and undermining our economy, it’s uncons­cionable that we allow dishonest,, manufac­turers what amounts to a subsidy at the ex­pense of honest businesses and public safety.

It’s time to put the teeth back intoronsumer^ safety standards. I've introduced legislation to do just that. My bill, the Consumer Pro­duct Safety Enforcement Act of 1989, would triple existing civil penalties. That may sound like a big increase-and it is. But this would still only restore the real value o f these penalties to about their original levels.

For The Birds:

My legislation also establishes a mechanism for periodic penalty adjustmentslo account for inflation in the future. The penalties would be .adjusted every five years based on in­creases in the Consumer Price Index. The in­dexing proposal has', been approved by the Senate and i^waits action in [he House of Representatives.

This kind- of inflation-adjustm ent mechanism is essential . Congress often goes many years without adjusting penalty tevels- even when important public goals are at stake.

CPSA penalties have been on the books for 17 years. Occupational safety penalties have remained untouched for about 19 years. Believe it or not, some penalties date back to the late 1700s!

That’s why we should ensure that consumer safety protections do not lose their punch with inflation. They must be kept strong and be in­dexed with the value of the doflar. That's on­ly fair to honest businesses. More important­ly, the safety of our children can depend on it.

Be On The Lookout For “ Snowbirds 9 9

What’s the result? Most importantly, the deterrent impact of these sanctions has been diluted. Unsafe products, therefore, are more likely to come on the market. The bottomline is more needless injuries and deaths.

Compounding this inequity, those who violate .consumer jsafety standards ace. gain-., ing an unfair competitive advantage. While their competitors invest in product safet). unscrupulous manufacturers are cutting cosh and neglecting safety-and with weakened sanctions and enforcement, they’re getting, away with it. That’s just not right.

by John B. Wolf

This .year the transition from the warm weatherj(fr Summer to the chill of Fall and Winter was highlighted on the Atlantic seaboard by tumultuous storm's, including a hurricane, a tornado and a heavy snowfall. Drivers were advised to exercise caution as they motored to the anqual family feast on. Thanksgiving Day. “

Before this snowfall , the birds that migrate from the woods to the north to locations where they glean theif meals from wooden and. ptustic feeding stations, such'as those that hang in the backyards of many homes in your neighborhood, were sparse. In Eastern North America, the Junco is known as* the "Snowbird.” During October and early November in New Jersey it wsfs difficult1.to sppt^s the bulk of them stay in their nesting areas until their food supply is beneath the snow. But after the snowfall on last Thanksgiving, these birds with their white outer tail feathers and charcoal-grey coloring on their heads and backs were active in the shrubbery beds that surround dwellings in the

Garden State. ', The appe^ance of these birds in our state is'a sign tffljf the northern woods are encased in snow and Jce for. the Winter. * '

The White-thfo&ed Sparrow is another backyard bird that flees from the northern woods during the Winter months. It moves in flocks of five or six birds during the Spring and Fall. These birds are often seen as they forage among the leaves that remain on the

.ground in your backyard*. •Watch for this lovely bird! It has a ibrown

back and a striking array of white and7 ellow stripes on its head. Its white throat is another excellent field marjU

-», Also, its song is appealing, But you will not

hear the bird sing until next S pring , just before it flies from your backyard to its hpme in the North Woods. Perhaps its serenade is intended for you, a song;to express its thanks

for keeping it from starving during the Winter.

Expressions of gratitude comingled with birdsong is “ For the Birds."

Bassano Sponsors Vietnam Vet

Flag Legislation

A proposal that would call for the state to proVide $20,000 [o the Department of Veterans’ Affairs and Defense for the pur­chase of flags in memory of Vietnam veterans still unaccounted for has been sent to Gover­nor Kean s desk for consideration. , .

The legislation, sponsored by Senator C. Louis Bassano. R-Union, was unanimously approved l\y the Assembly in a 72-0 vote on November 27. The bill Was merged With iden­tical legislation sponsored rn the Assembly by Assem blyw om an Elizabeth Randall.

R-Bergen.This bill will help finance the purchase of

POW-M1A flags now required by: law to be flown at the principal public building o f each municipality, county and the State H ouse." Senator Bassano said. " I t ’s important to our veterans, and to all citizens, that the memory of the men who fought and put their lives on the. line in Southeast Asia-but whose whereabouts are still unknown-be kept alive. These flags will help ensure that."

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Freeholder Fahey Claims “ Dirty Tricks” In 1989 Assembly Campaign

The New Jersey Election Law Enforcement Commission has issued a formal response to Union County Freeholder Chairman, Brian W. Fahey, advising him that the printing and mailing of a Union County Newsletter for residents, which notified them in early September of this year about a proposed coun­ty automobile insurance referendum, did not violate New Jersey's election laws and was an exempt government action involving ap­propriate constituent action and information.

Ronald F rigerio , an unsuccessful Republican Assembly candidate, had issued a campaign press release criticizing Fahey and Neil Cohen, a fellow Freeholder with Fahey

“ I am pleased that my reputation has not been tarnished," Fahey said. “ Since I lost this election, I think it is particularly important for our citizens to reinforce their knowledge that political accusations frequently are without substance," Fahey noted. “ Losing any elec­tion hurts, but at least I can look in the mir­ror, and know that I did not stoop to gutter oolitics, Fahey added.

“ During this campaign Chuck Hardwick and Ron Frigerio targeted me with thousands o f pieces of misleading campaign material claiming falsely that 1 increased county taxes by 22 percent. That information was an ab­solutely untrue and misleading campaign tac­tic but I had neither the time nor the campaign funds remaining in order to appropriately res­pond. Hardwick defeated me by about 2,000 votes and my runningmate Neil Cohen, defeated Ron Frigerio," Fahey noted.

“ By contrast, during this campaign, a group of women, I believe all of whom were democrats, formed a political alliance as the 21st District Womens Group, even though some of them did not live in the district, in order to express support for Neil Cohen as the only pro-choice candidate ot the four of us nmmwg fur Suita Aiiwmhly, While liM tion certainly hurt me, since these Democratic women chose to publicly express support only for Neil, 1 nevertheless concede that the abor­tion issue is a genuine and emotional one, Fahey explained. “ The abortion group cam­paigned for Neil alone and that tactic clearly- may have a place in politics, but Frigerio’s attempted smear of our reputations and the blantant misrepresentations of my role in a

non-existent 22 percent increase in your coun- sible campaign for public office,” Fahe\ ty taxes should have had no place in a respon- concluded.

Humane Society To Hold Annual Chinese Auctionothers. The Chinese Auction will be held at the Hillside War Memorial Building in Hillside. Tickets are $3 each and are purchas ed at the door. Doors will open at 6:30 p.rn and the auction starts at 8 p.m.

All of the proceeds raised from this event will go to help feed and care for the Socie ty's orphans while they wait for new and lov­ing homes.

For more information call 824-7080.

The Associated Humane Societies is pleas­ed to announce that it will be holding its ex­citing annual Chinese Auction on Saturday, December 16, 1989.

This promises to be a prize-laden, fun-filled night with unlimited coffee and pastry for everyone. Take some time off from the hec­tic holiday shopping and attend this unique fundraising affair. There are lots of beautiful prizes to win-either for yourself or as gifts for

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Page Four, The Hillside Times, December 15, 1989

Newspaper Responds To Welsh “ Democratic NewsletterBelow is a photographic, verbatim reprint

o f the "Newspaper Vendetta " section o f the "D em ocratic N ew sle tte r" written by Township Committeeman and Union County Freeholder Jam es Welsh which was distributed to heads o f households in Hillside shortly before the November, 19H9 General Flection. Followin'# the reproduction is the response o f the management o f The Hillside Times to Mr. Welsh's allegations.

LOCAL NEWSRARER VENDETTA

The local newspaper has'been engaging in a vicious vendetta against myself and the other local Democratic Officials hiding under the!r _ ’Constitutional 1st Amendment Protection. The cause of this is in my opinion, the Democratic Municipal Officials refusal to perform an illegal act, i.e., to order the Police Chief and/or Police Officers to take action against an individual who beat, up one of the Nineslirvg brothers in a street brawl. I refuse to .be intimidated by their actions. What everyone should be aware of is the moral character and public actions of those who seek to 'degrade me and the other democratic officials. A Guilty plea to drunk driving, public displays of alcohol inebriation, traffic charges for driving without a license, etc are all part of the Nines ling'Family (Hillside Times) history. Therefore, I ask you to judge the source and prejudice of the remarks before you attach any credence.

The management o f The Hillside Times would like to respond to the charges and allegations made in this poison pen letter, to set the record straight on a major misap­prehension the local Democratic party is presently laboring under, and to put to ques­tion the “ moral character” of Mr. Welsh, in hopes of determining whether he is a source that deserves credence.

Welsh’s contentions are faulty and his words indicate once again that he doesn’t know what, he’s talking about. By'making allegations that are founded on his typical lack of knowledge, the sawed-off Township Com­mitteeman and Union County Freeloader, er, Freeholder, Welsh misleads his readers, perverts the truth, and shows himself to be exactly what he is: a vindictive, manipulative piece of dog-meat who’d rather throw the red herring at this newspaper because it’s doing its job, thanlighten up his own ship and serv? the public that elected him. Here, the loud­mouthed dwarf is personally”- attacking members of the Nine,sling family amid, the trappings of a political newsletter. This puts Jingo Jimmy’s motivations in question, and one has to dismiss the validity and. ap­propriateness of his assertions. Was this

SHERIFF'S SALE

SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY LAW DIVISION

UNION COUNTY DOCKET NO. L-001001-89

VINCENT R. MARTORANO PLAINTIFF

VS.

MARCEL YGLESIAS A/K/A MARCIAL YGLESIAS AND CARMEN YGLESIAS

DEFENDANT

' CIVIL ACTION WRIT OF EXECUTION

FOR SALE OF PREMISES

By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu­tion to me directed 1 shall expose for sale by public vendue, in ROOM 207, in the Court House, in the City of Elizabeth, N.J., on WEDNESDAY, the 20th day o f December A .D., 1989 at two o ’clock in the afternoon o f said day, all the right, title and interest of the above-named defendant in and to the following property, to wit:

The property to be sold is located in the Township of Hillside in the County of

Union and state of New Jersey.

Premises commonly known as: 624 Buchanan Street

Tax Lot No. 5 in Block No. 508

Dimensions of Lot (Approximately)109 X 44

Nearest Cross Street: Paul Street

There is due approximately $53,191.39 and costs.

There is a full legal description on file in the Union County Sheriff’s Office.

The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn

deplorable public display done to truly inform the voters, to put campaign 1989 in perspec­tive. or was this done to merely discredit the management of this publication on a personal level?

It’s interesting to note that Welsh has never been able to mount a persuasive, well- documented attack on the professionalism of this newspaper, due mostly to the fact that he possesses a third-rate mind capable only of diseased lunacy, and partly to the fact that the job performance of The Hillside Times in the past year or so far outdistances his pathetic, limp and embarrassing track record as Public W orks C om m issioner and County Freeholder. He cannot make any solid claims against our professional profile, so he goes for the cheap-shot, insulting, and not very becoming means of making foundless allega­tions on the personal level in hopes of establishing a causality between the Ninesl- ing family and the editorial policy and ap­proach of the newspaper it owns and manages.

Nice try, Jimbo the Bimbo. Maybe you swayed some Democratic pinheads who were wavering in their support of candidates Cor velli and McGhee (both of whom were not mentioned at all in your “ Democratic Newsletter” ) to continue to vote for the local Hillside jackasses. Maybe you “ got off” momentarily on insulting the management of this newspaper and throwing some mean­ingless diversion into the issueless campaign the Democratic side waged this year. Maybe you felt you were helping yourself and your political bedfellows by devoting nearly 20 percent o f your “ Democratic Newsletter” to matters that had very little to do with Democrats and the 1989 election. What truth remains, five weeks after the election is this: we’re not “ hiding under (our) Constitutional 1st Amendment Protection,” but you and your cronies on the Township Committee and the Freeholder Board can’t walk down the street with your heads up, due to the fact that the public has tired of your nonsense, in- competance and lack of leadership. We understand that it’s no picnic serving on the Hillside Township Committee or the Union County Freeholder Board these days, as the services provided by those two bodies stink to high heaven and the citizens have bombard­ed those two Confederacies of Meatballs with well-deserved criticism. Maybe you won the battle,of November, 1989, but you're slowly losing the war, loser.

The unfortunate incident of October 1, 1988 should be explained to the public once and for all, as truth of the matter will clearly indicate that the editorial policy of this newspaper over the past year or so has absolutely nothing to do with personal feelings, that the incident of October 1, 1988 has absolutely nothing to do with.this newspaper uncovering shortcomings and possible official misconduct of the Township Committee. The Democratic ad­

ministration has been laboring under the misapprehension that since this incident, this newspaper has slanted its editorial position against town hall due to a lack o f proper of­ficial response to a criminal act. The Democratic side contends that we’ve mounted a personal vendetta against the Township Committee and selected municipal depart­ments because we didn’t get our way, and are striking back at the Powers That Be in a mean- spirited and malicious fashion to teach these entities a lesson.

Nothing could be farther from the truth: all the Township Committee and selected municipal departments have to do is review their track record of the past year and they will find that the criticism of their job per­formance appearing in this pages is well- founded and well-deserved. Maybe these en­tities should do something to clean up their act rather than engage in the smokescreen and mirrors attempts to defame and discredit this publication.

On October 1. 1988, Hillside Times Pro­duction M anager Kort N inesling was assaulted near Central Avenue playground while he sat behind the wheel of his automobile. The record shows that Kevin Murgittroyd “ sucker punched" the Times partner, sustaining a concussion, a chipped front tooth, and corneal damage to Mr. Ninesling’s right eye. Mr. Ninesling main­tains that he did not provoke the Salem Avenue sub-human in the incident and feels that Murgittroyd assaulted him because the assailant had been named in the newspaper in connection with several criminal incidents.

Indeed. Murgittroyd reportedly had an ex­tensive juvenile record in his native Jersey Ci­ty and had a prior conviction for assault as an adult. In addition, Murgittroyd was involv­ed in an altercation at the Hillside Municipal Pool involving a handgun during the Summer o f 1988.

Mr. Ninesling was able to make his way home and contacted police, requesting an un­marked police unit to come to his residence so that he could file a report. Instead, three regular Hillside police department squad cars showed up with their red lights blaring, mak­ing quite a show for the neighbors.

At no time did Mr. Ninesling request special treatment because of his professional status. He requested that Murgittroyd be pick­ed up and charged with assault. He said he would sign a complaint against the street punk in question and all he wanted was justice to be served.

Subsequently, Murgittroyd was tried in Hillside Municipal Court, pleaded guilty to the assault charge, was convicted and fined. Despite the fact this was his second convic­tion for assault and that a member of the press was assaulted in response to public informa­tion about the convicted that appeared in The Hillside Times, no jail time was charged against Murgittroyd.

This Week Looking Backfrom the pages of The Hillside Times

Continued from page six

to his family and property. The township had exercised an easement against the detendents in the case, Selrite Realty Corporation and Daniel and Roberta Rogers, and made over $1.000 worth of temporary repairs to the wall by court order. The defendents were re­quired to make more extensive renovations, believed to total nearly $13,000.

Twenty-five years ago

A tentative budget in the amount of $2,479,716.63 for the the school year beginning July 1, 1965 was adopted by the Hillside Board of Education. The bottomline marked an increase of $107,269 over the school district budget for the 1964-65 school year. Of this increase, $102,577.67 would be raised through property taxes.

The Hillside high school Comet basketball team got off to a shaky start of its 1964-65 season, losing 69-40 to Scotch Plains in an away game. The superior height of the Scotch Plains team, which had four players who were taller than the tallest Comet player, and greater experience of the Plainsmen proved too much for the younger Comet squad. High scorer for Coach Roger Mazzella’s Comets was Gary Hurewitz, who had 15 points in the contest. _

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At that time, the management of The Hillside Times was satisfied with the redress that resulted from the efforts o f the Hillside Police Department and the Municipal Court. The management of the newspaper still feels that justice was served and that to expect fur­ther prosecution of Murgittroyd was inap­propriate and unnecessary. The Hillside Times never expected Democratic Municipal Officials to “ perform an illegal act, e tc .” in this regard, and Mr. Welsh is well aware of this fact. We feel his allegations to the con­trary, since he does know better, are tanta­mount to libel.

Hence, there^peVer was a “ street braw l.” The management of this newspaper has always felt that the incident of October 1, 1988 was handled as well as could be expected by the local authorities. Despite the unfor­tunate nature of the incident, the managment holds no malice against anyone in town hall in regard to the way this issue was resolved. Thus, for Mr. Welsh to insist that we have gone headhunting in the Democratic party because slimebag Murgittroyd didn't go to jail, because municipal officials didn’t bend over backwards to our allegedly unrealistic and illegal demands, is missing the point en­tirely . To be so far off target and then put his delusions in print so that 7,000 households could read his imbecilic scribblings is totally unconscionable and about as irresponsible as one can be.

There is no connection at all between the unfortunate incident of October 1, 1988 and the relevations published in this newspaper during 1989 that questioned and condemned the actions and lack thereof, of our particular­ly inept Township Committee and our som­nambulistic municipal departments. The savage and goonish act of Murgittroyd the Musdehead did not influence our editor to un­fairly slant or trump up the news about DPW workers selling drugs while on the job, about filthy conditions at the Community Center, about elective tree surgery for township Democratic supporters, about threats to public safety near the Conrail line and the Singer ShopRite parking lot, about a Hillside Police detective holding up a local service station, about record-sized tax increases two years in a row, about the three unsolved homicides currently on the books in Hillside, about the violent and criminal activities of lotal politicos' family members, about illicit drug use by municipal employees, about selective enforcement of (raffle and zoning ordinances, and about the many other horrorshows the Powers That Be wanted this newspaper to ig­nore. The public has a right to know about the wholesale corruption, influence peddling and other dirty tricks the current Democratic administration is guilty of, and this newspaper

. will continue to report the unpleasant and em­barrassing particulars. The Hillside Times will not be intimidated into silence by the strong arm tactics employed by the local Democratic party, and Mr. Welsh’s efforts to defame and discredit in this instance, viewed over the passage of several weeks, indicates the total lack of character, decency and leadership in that party.

We feel that the public should be less in­terested in “ the moral character and public actions of those who seek to degrade me and the other democratic officials,” and consider instead the “ moral character and public ac­tions" of those elected/appointed officials who have their hands in the pockets of the tax­payers. Welsh has done a deplorable job as Public Works Commissioner during 1989 and his first year’s performance as Freeholder has been downright embarrassing. Men in his department have been arrested for selling drugs while on the job and the Freeholder Board is currently facing three lawsuits charg­ing interference in the everyday operations of county government. The Freeholders overs­pent on legal fees all during 1989 and then had the unmitigated gall to hire a flock of at­torneys to defend them against these charges, entirely at the taxpayers' expense. There have been incidents where documents were stolen out of county offices under the alleged order

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of certain Freeholders, and the Union Coun­ty Prosecutor is very interested in the alleg­ed pattern of granting oversized pay increases to county employees who happened to be Democratic supporters. Welsh is a member of this board, and could be guilty of severul charges o f official misconduct by mere association. In this, since he did not blow the whistle on his Freeholder colleagues, and hardly has distanced himself from its Democratic majority, he is a part of the ques­tionable, and possibly illegal wheeling and dealing on the Freeholder Board, and his credibility and credence has to be questioned as a result.

Actually, if the Freeholder Board keeps tins ^nonsense up. the editorial policy of The

Hillside Times is going to be the least of Jellybrain Jimmy's concerns. He could be fac­ing indictments in due course, which could put his desired Superior Court judgeship in jeopardy.

The little runt has not been honest with the public, but as he is a politician who just hap­pens to have a law degree, this is to be ex­pected. It’s interesting to note that the emp­tiest barrell makes the most noise when it rolls down the hill: here, the Shamrock Shovelhead screams bloody murder about the “ moral character and public actions" of the Ninesl­ing family, yet apparently has been accessory to actions by the Township Committee and the Freeholder Board that are not only bordering on the illegal, but are a downright insult to the taxpayers. He is guilty of the selfsame crimes he accuses other of, a manifestation that psychologists call “ projecting."

But the pint-sized creep goes further, mak­ing allegations about the actions of the Ninesl­ing family that are not supported by concrete evidence, showing what a nasty, belligerent and brain-damaged clown he truly is. His comments about “ traffic charges” concern a case that has not even come to trial yet: in this, he is assuming guilt before the accused has even had an opportunity to answer the charges through due process of law. We always thought that in America one is presum­ed innocent until proven guilty, one of the first lessons a lawyer learns and apparently one Mr. Welsh is convenient ignorant of in this instance.

If there is a presumption of guilt in the case in question, and Shorty feels he has a right to express that presumption in Hillside’s 7,000 households, judgement has already been made, and someone’s personal rights are being trampled on by one of our so-called “ leaders.” How could a member of the Ninesling family expect to receive a fair trial in Hillside, when the Municipal Judges cur­rently presiding were appointed, in part but directly, by an absolute fool who has already publicly declared gu ilt before the trial?

Matters that are under litigation should not be commented about by any public official. Welsh, supposedly a lawyer, should know this. Maybe this is indicative of what kind of attorney he is.

And to put his allegations about “ public in­ebriation” in perspective: the Welsh family have been saloonkeepers for several years now, and we venture to assume that Birdbath Jimm y’s waste of time in law school was financed by a long succession of public in­ebriations. Interesting to note he becomes so moral and upstanding and condemning about drinking when his family has reaped finan­cial benefits due to alcoholism. Talk about the height of hypocrisy! Talk about self- righteousness! Perhaps the twerp should think about his own family history before he makes value judgements about other peoples’ families.

Interesting to note that Welsh, and the rest of the bedpans on the local Democratic side are so quick to attack the family that owns The Hillside Times, when the newspaper has never attacked any of their family members, until provoked. If Frogbrain Jimmy wants us to come down to his level and make it a per­sonal matter, to unfairly involve his family in our editorial policy, we’ll do it gladly. He has not accorded this newspaper nor the Ninesling family any respect, has said some pretty shabby, uncalled-for things about both entities, and has attempted to drag the ongo­ing situation down to his catbox level. What goes around, come around. You reap what you sow. You asked lor it, Jimmy, in pro­voking this newspaper, and we will employ the same approach you have employed. In this, we are justified in that it's a matter of defending our interests against Welsh’s vile comments. In turn, Welsh has no justification for his remarks, revealing the "Democratic Newsletter” for what it truly is: just another sham cooked up by the Democratic side to win an election at any cost.

And yes, there is a member of the Ninesl­ing family who has a drinking problem. This is a problem the family has been aware of for some time and has tried to deal with. To recognize that a family member has a problem and to seek solutions to the problem is not in­dicative of questionable moral character. Ac­tually, it takes a considerable amount of courage and spine to admit io alcoholism and endeavor to seek a cure. And to suggest that

a drinking problem is the sole property o f the Ninesling family, to suggest that all families are not prone to this problem, is pretty simple- minded. But then again, simple-mindedness is a hallmark characteristic of our diminutive Public Works Commissioner, and always has been.

The point is this: to recognize a drinking problem and then strive to resolve the dilem­ma suggests an inner strength and a moral cor­rectness that is hard to discredit. On the other hund, to use someone else’s drinking pro­blem. a weakness shared by millions of Americans, as a ploy to gain political advan­tage and discredit the professionalism of a family member of the alcoholic, shows ab­solutely zero “ moral character.” In this, Mr. Welsh, who we’ve seen drunk in public ourselves, shows how small he truly is: both in stature and in character/maturity.

The Ninesling family is more than willing to work towards resolving this drinking pro­blem. Is Mr. Welsh willing to work towards resolving the problems in his own family? We heard that his son was tossed out of Seton Hall Prep and the only high school that was recep­tive to taking the kid in was Hillside high school. We know that young Jeffrey Welsh was a continual discipline problem at HHS and that his doll-sized father spent many an afternoon at the Principal’s office bailing his kid out. It’s interesting to note that Welsh's aunt was the President of the Board of Educa­tion in the very same year his son was a senior at HHS. What a coincidence!

We know that Welsh’s son had a virtual no- show job as a Recreation Department playground director and spent most of his time that he was supposed to be at work driving around in the flashy car that Papa bought him for his outstanding performance as a scholar and all-around good kid.

W hat’s more, we heard a very interesting story about a teen party at someone’s house at the Jersey shore during Memorial Day weekend. 1988. Our source, who was at this party, said that the teenage son o f a member of the Hillside Township Committee held the get-together at the Summer house without his p aren ts ' know ledge. A pparently , the teenagers broke into the house, took the door of the liquor closet off its hinges and, drained the private stock. Then, fueled by free alcohol, and marijuana, cocaine and LSD they brought with them, the youthful revelers fell into a multi-partnered sexual orgy that lasted all night. We heard that an Avy Street youth who was at the party, vomited on the bed in the master bedroom, soiling the sheets of the esteemed political figure.

Then, the next morning, family who were to rent the house for the following week ar­rived, only to find the house totally trashed, empty alcohol containers all over the place, and bleary-eyed, half-naked teenagers awak­ing from their drug and alcohol stupor. The man who rented the house for his family's vacation use, a police officer, reportedly call­ed the esteemed political figure, telling him that he didn’t want to rent the place in light of what he came upon and demanded his money back.

Sound familiar, Jimmy? Was there much “ moral character” displayed in this incident? What about the moral character of the parents whose kid held the party? What sort of values were instilled in the youth? What kind of household does this esteemed political figure preside over?

There’s a very tired adage that fits this argu­ment like a glove. People who live in glass houses shouldn't throw stones. In light of Mr. Welsh’s “ Democratic Newsletter,” the adage isn’t so tired after all.

It’s hard to believe that a gene pool that pro­duced the Irish Literary Renaissance, that engendered geniuses like James Joyce, Samuel Beckett, Brendan Behan and William Butler Yeats could also produce an total zero like James C. Welsh. This man has nothing but goosedrippings in between his ears, en­mity in his heart and viciousness in his soul.

Here s a third-rate politico with a Napoleonic complex who can 't justify his deplorable track record as a “ public servant," but to take the heat off himself and his cronies, engages in a character assassination on the family that owns a township newspaper that has been hypercritical, and for just cause, of that poor job pertormance. H ere’s a dweeb who goes to the trouble of sending out a

Democratic Newsletter" a week or so before the election that does not mention the names of the local Township Committee can­didates, but emphasizes the negative and at tempts to discredit and spread more venom into the political process.

Here s a jerk whose got plenty o f problems in his own family yet has the nerve to make value judgements about other families. Here’s a wuss who talks about “ moral character" and public actions" of people not running lor election, not on the puhjic payroll, yet who is apparently so close to being indicated for official misconduct that it’s scandalous.

To the people of Hillside: judge the source and prejudice of Mr. Welsh's remarks before you attach any credence to the flatulence he considers “ rhetoric."-The Management.

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The Elizabeth Garden Club held their trade tional Christmas Party and annual Christmas Workshop at Scott Hall. Third Westminster Church on December 6, 1989.

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Christmas arrangements were made by Club members and distributed by the Visiting

Nurse Association of Union County to the ill and ‘shut-ins" in time for Christmas to bring them holiday “ Cheer,"

The Workshop was headed by Mrs. Douglas Killian of Hillside. The festivities were presided over by Club President Mrs. Andrew Campbell, also of Hillside.

Mayor Selection

Continued from page twoIn ,he pas, year, this newspaper was critical

o f the job performance o f Hillside elecled/ap- pointed officials and municipal employees and the Democratic administration j response was not to challenge our editorial position norto improve its own performance. The response o f the Democratic administration was to withhold legal advertising from The Hillside Times, an economic boycott o f the publica- "on that was obviously designed to intimidate and silence the township newspaper The gambit did not, and will not work. This publication will not be forced into compliance with Democratic nonsense and will not line up with the rest o f the cowards in the township who kowtow to those arrogant Powers That Be.

We will continue to call them as we see them and will continue to be critical o f poor job performance, ill-advised policy decisions, vote-getting fr e e spending, p o litica l chicanery, and the nauseating town hall pushmepullyou the fiv e wimps on the Township Committee play with the political hack who runs the show.

The public is invited to the swearing-in ceremony, called the Hillside reorganizational meeting, on January l , 1990. The meeting will be held in the Municipal Courtroom at town hall. Usually, these meetings commence at 12 o'clock noon.

Actually, the management o f this newspaper does not consider the reorganization meeting particularly newsworthy at the present time. As Hillside has become a one-party town, there s absolutely zero dynamics occuring in township government, no confrontation, no opposing voice, no pluralism o f opinion or perspective. Just five “y e s ” rote votes, con­tinued childish in-jokes, and wanton spending o f the taxpayers ’ money without obstacle, without a whimper. O f course, the meeting will be covered in these pages, but coverage will be commensurate with the newswor­thiness o f the event.

Since the electorate o f Hillside generally doesn t heed the warnings o f this newspaper, the editorial concern in these pages is lessen­ed. We have tried to address the problems and issues and all w e’ve gained is a ton o f trou­ble, harrassment, and nonsense from all avenues. We've tried to present to truth to the public and the public apparently resents it. W e’ve tried to push fo r positive change and the public obviously doesn t believe us or trust us. So the public can continue its trust in the elected/appointed officials and municipal employees. Just don't come complaining to us.

Again, thanks fo r your concern.-Ed.

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This Week Looking Backfrom the pages of The Hillside Times

Five years ago

Following two hours ol public debate, the Township Committee adopted an ordinance that would establish the occupational title of Township Administrator, which combined the functions ot the Township Clerk and certain duties of Township Committeemen, and bore an additional $5,(XX) stipend to compensate for those added responsiblities. Democrats questioned the initiative ol the GOP-dominated local governing body, calling the new posi­tion a "payoff " to Republican Municipal Chairman Kevin Davis, who was considered the prime candidate for the appointed post. Republicans were also critical of the ordinance, feeling the creation of such a position in a township that was not getting larger was unnec- cessary and that the post-election timing of the ordinance was unsavory. GOP faithful ques­tioned the pending dismissal of Clerk Mildred Karlik and were uncomfortable about the party leadership's "closed-mouthed" policy on possible candidates for the new job. Mayor John Kulish said that the Committee was considering over a dozen candidates for the posi­tion. Until 1984, Township Clerks were selected by the voters in a general election: state law ruled that the position of Clerk/Administrator should be appointed and totally at the discretion ot each municipal committee or council. Despite some public opposition to the measure, the Township Administrator position was created by a 4-1 tally of the Commit­tee, with lone Democrat Edward Capasso voting against the ordinance.

The vacant seat on the Hillside Board of Education was Filled by the appointment of former Board member Mildred Karlik, who served from 1973-82. Mrs. Karlik, who had served as President and Vice-President of the Board, was completing a three-year elective term as Township Clerk. She replaced Thomas Dolan, who moved from the township in response to the state Department of Education desegregation order of district schools, and would serve until April; 1985, when the two-year balance of the unexpired term would be contested in an election.

Larry Coppola, a 17-year veteran of the Hillside school district, resigned as Head Foot­ball Coach at the high school. Coppola said he wanted to spend more time with his family and work towards completing his Masters degree.

Page Six, The Hillside Times, December 15, 1989

Ten years ago

Hillside Patrolman Anthony Lordi, Jr . was shot and killed during an abortive hold-up attempt at the Gino's fast food restaurant on North Broad Street where the 22-year veteran of the police department was working as a uniformed and armed security guard while off-duty. At about 10:30 p.m. on the evening of Friday, December 14, 1979, two men entered the restaurant with the apparent intention to commit armed robbery. One the men walked straight up to Lordi, and without warning, pulled out a handgun and shot the of­ficer. The mortally wounded officer called headquarters on his walkie-talkie to report the robbery attempt, and then called for an ambulance as the two suspects fled in panic, escaping in a late mo fiel Cadillac that was parked on Williamson Avenue. Lordi was transported to Beth Israel Hospital where surgeons performed emergency surgery in an attempt to save the officer s life. At 1:30 a.m ., Lordi was pronounced dead. There was an immediate outpouring of grief from every corner of the community, as friends, neighbors, fellow police officers and citizens who did not even know the victim expressed their sorrow and outrage. Ironically, Lordi was to be fitted with a bullet proof vest that could have saved his life in a week's time and was three days away from reassignment to the Detective Bureau. The Hillside Township Committee, the Benevolent Order of Police Local 70, Gino s Restaurants and the Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders each contributed to a $15,000 reward for the arrest and conviction of Lordi’s killers. Nearly one thousand police officers from all over the eastern United States attended Lordi’s funeral on December 18, 1979.

Fifteen years ago

The Hillside Board of Education announced it would open its working caucus sessions to the public for a three-month trail period, to increase the accountability of the body, By a 6-2 vote, the Board approved the inclusion of the public in caucus meetings excep­ting those which pertained to personnel matters.

Deputy Police Chief Arthur Seale would replace Fire Chief Carmen Dill as Civil Defense Director when a nev\ Democratic majority took control of the Township Committee on New Year's Day, 1975. Seale would receive np set salary in the position, and would sub­mit pay vouchers for actual services provided. Dill, who resigned from the post for the balance of 1974, had been granted an $800 honorarium by the GOP-controlled Township Committee for the Civil Defense position.

Dr. Vincent Baldassano, who would be seated as Mayor on New Year’s Day, 1975, questioned a $27,000 legal bill for 1974. saying the costs were "a little high." Baldassano claimed that the fees charged by,Township Attorney James Welsh were "comparable to F . Lee Bailey or Melvin Belli." Welsh said the $27,000 figure was divided among the several attorneys who did work for the township. The Township Attorney charged that much of the legal work resulted from "errors of past administrations." The township was involved in several court battles during 1974, he explained, such as the Blue Ribbon Inn situation and the police overtime pay issue.

Twenty years ago

A major feud within the ranks of the Hillside Republican party led to the establishment of two separate Republican,Clubs, as a dissident group led by Dr. E. Jonathan Bell challeng­ed the traditional party leadership and gained considerable support from former regular party members. The split in the party resulted from the 15-13 election of Bell as party Chairman over John Beattie the year before. At that meeting held at the College Inn, there was an abstention among the district leaders and one member absent. Bell’s group incor­porated itself, and took the name Hillside Republican Club, Inc. Prominent members of the new party included President Edward M. Zipf, Vice President Rita Loeb, defeated 1969 GOP Township Committee candidate Dominick Aiello, Elizabeth Lynch, Marie Oakie and John Biondi. The regular Republican Party was headed by John Murphy with John Kulish serving as Vice President. Its ranks included Dr. Frank and Nancy Light, Arthur Ferguson, John and Helen Beattie, Barbara Kulish, Margaret Ellis, Steve Herb, Thomas Newbold and Evelyn K. Carey. Anton Vit, J r ., a member of the Murphy group, pointed out that in the 1930s, there wqre as many as five Hillside Republican Clubs that would fight it out through the primary election and then bond together in the November race.

Acting Police Chief George A. Shelbourne was named Police Chief of Hillside b f a vote of the Township Committee. His appointment would be effective January 1, 1970, with a salary of $13,000 and longevity pay set at $1,040. Named to the Hillside Police Department on June 1. 1948, Shelbourne was promoted to Sergeant in October, 1954 and made Lieutenant in December, 1957. Named Captain in August, 1960, he was appointed Deputy Chief in February, 1966. Shelbourne was a lifelong resident of the township and graduated from Hillside high school. The U.S. Navy veteran of World War II was work­ing towards his Associates degree in Police Science at Union College in Cranford. He would replace Police Chief Ernest Voeik, who was retiring.

Alfred J . Lordi announced he would seek re-election to the Hillside Board of Education in the February, 1970election. Lordi, a native of Newark, received B.S. and M.A. degrees from Seton Hall University. The teacher at Central High school in Newark was a U.S. Air Force veteran of World War II.

Al Attermann, completing his third year on the Hillside Board of Education, announced his intentions of running for re-election in the February. 1970 election. A mechanical engineer by trade, Attermann had studied management on the graduate level, and owned his own business after working in the aerospace industry for 15 years. The former Presi-

----------- t o Uf Ik Sinai Cunt?reunion had been active in the Pop Warner league and the Cub Scouts.

The long-contested case concerning a deteriorating retaining wall at the rear o f proper­ty belonging to Stanley Magdon on Boston Avenue finally came to an end as the owners ° f the property behind Magdon’s tract were ordered to make repairs to the wall. Magdon had long maintained that the retaining wall was a hazardous condition that presented danger

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The State We’re In:

Growth Management, Cross-Acceptance Plan

To Aid Home-Ruleb> David F. Moore State ancj Loea| Expenditure and Revenue

A few years ago. Chief Justice Wilentz carefully worded a New Jersey Supreme Court decision that shook home-rule founda­tions in this state we're in. It’s called the Mount Laurel decision.

That decision said New Jersey wasn't tak­ing care o f the housing needs of many of its people. At the same time, the court said the state's natural resources weren't in great shape, and that any housing constructed cer­tainly shouldn't be at the expense of the environment.

One section of the decision put it together: "...unplanned growth has a price: natural resources are destroyed, open spaces are despoiled, agricultural land is rendered forever unproductive, and people settle without regard to the enormous cost of the public facilities needed to support them.

"Cities decay, established infrastructure deteriorates for lack o f funds, and taxpayers shudder under a financial burden of public ex­penditure resulting in part from uncontrolled migration to anywhere anyone wants to set­tle, roads leading to places they should never be-a pattern of total neglect of sensible con­servation of resources, funds, prior public in­vestment and just plain common sense."

That about said it all! It sent developers and environmentalists alike into temporary shock when it was rendered over a decade ago. Developers and their allies quickly regarded the decision as a powerful command to go forth and build, albeit cheaply.

Environmentalists realized at the same time that productive land-use restrictions would not fly in court without expert support.

Since then, the Freshwater Wetlands Pro­tection Act, the Fair Housing Act and the State Planning Act have been made law, th e

Policy (SLERP) Commissioner made some thoughtful recommendations about repairing our tax structure, and the Governor's Coun­cil on New Jersey Outdoors had a part of its recommended $800-million bond issue realiz­ed as the 1989 Open Space Preservation Bond Act, just approved as a $300-million bond issue on November 7.

Despite all that common sense to look back on, our recent building boom succeeded in constructing substantial housing priced for on­ly the few at the top, but precious few units for those who are average or below-average wage earners. Most of that latter few were part of "builders' remedy" developments, in which courts forced local governments to ac­cept five market-rate houses for each low and moderate-income one.

I've noticed that towns, with their volunteer planning boards, are no match for high-priced experts hired by those who are in the develop­ment business. Local volunteers lack exper­tise and time. The same goes for alarmed citizens faced with unwanted changes in their community.

Rationality is enhanced by two books now available. One is written to assist citizen plan­ners with the state planning process now under way. It's called "The Cross Acceptance Game," and is written by Candace Ashmun. It’s available from the New Jersey Conser­vation Foundation, 300 Mendham Road, Morristown, NJ 07960; phone 201-539-7540.

The other, produced by MSM-the Mid­dlesex Somerset Mercer Regional Council-is titled "The Growth Management Hand­book." A most lucid booklet, it is available from MSM Regional Council, 621 Alexander Road, P rince ton , NJ 08540; phone 609-452-1717.

Kean College Men’s Basketball Team

Is Promising

The 1989-90 season is still in its infancy stage*, and it's a bit too early to begin draw­ing conclusions as o f yet. That's the way things look for the Kean College men's basketball team, which, after losing its first three games, did rebound nicely for a 100-74 win over visiting Rutgers-Newark on [December 2 at D’Angola Gymnasium. It was the first home game of the season for Kean, faced Rutgers-Camden in Union on December 5 and then traveled to meet powerful Jersey City State on December 8.

"W eTe not really settled in with out star­ting lineup yet," explained Kean third-year head coach Ron Kornegay. "W e're still unsettled. It s one ot those things where we re still experimenting w ith."

Two tough defeats at the University of San Diego Tournament on November 24-25 were followed by a defeat to conference rival Tren­ton State on November 29 in Ewing Township, a game in which Kean had to make do without junior forward Herman Alston of Newark, who was nursing a twisted ankle. Now at small forward, the dynamic 6-4, 190 pounder did make his way back into the lineup against Rutgers-Newark. and although his shooting touch was somewhat off, the ten points and five rebounds Alston contributed could not be lightly' dismissed.

Hillside Elementary School

Each luncheon may contain 'A pint of whole or skim milk

Luncheons for the week of December 18. 1989

MondayVeal patty on bun Tossed salad w/dressing FruitFruit punch

And neither could the play of junior guard Tom Williams of Elizabeth. With Kornegay putting him at the point in the last few games, the 6-2, 170 pound former Elizabeth high standout has responded with superb figures. The team leader in both scoring (82 points) and assists (27), Williams was accorded Easter College Athletic Conference (ECAC) Division III South Honor roll honors for his strong week against both Trenton and Rutgers-Newark. In .th o se two games, Williams sank 35 points and dished out 20 assists, while hitting on 56 percent of his shots off the floor, including a dandy 8-10 effort against Rutgers-Newark. And he even added five steals in the two NJAC contests.

Another player beginning to make a name for himself is sophomore center-forward Ryan Marsh of Newark, whose 44 rebounds in Kean’s four games is tops on the club, as is his blistering 70.4 (19-27) field-goal percentage.

Hillside’s Dave Burks, former All-Metro scoring leader during his senior year for the Comets who holds the HHS Boys’ scoring record o f 1,317 points, is currently the number five scorer on the Kean squad. In four games, Burks had 39 points, 14 rebounds and 3 assists, and averaged 9.8 points per contest.

2. Fish fillet on bun3. American cheese and tomato sandwich

choice of two: potatoes-vegetable-fruit

Tuesday1. Spaghetti w/meat saucewill contain: bread & butter-salad w/dressing-fruit2. Veal cutlet on bun

choice of two: potatoes-salad w/drressing-fruit3. C old submarine sandwich w/lettuce

will contain: fruit

In Our Schools

GW Students Help Hurricane Hugo Victims

Students at George Washington school collected clothing for the devastated victims of Hurricane Hugo in South Carolina.

The fifth and sixth grades were happy to support this cause since wX were spared the violence o f the storm. y

I hanks go to Kenneth Watkins, aide to Newark Councilman George itamch, who worked in conjunction with the American Red Cross, 100 Black Men s Association, and to Brantley Brothers Trucking Agency, who volunteered their services to deliver the clothing.

Pictured above, left to right, are but a few of the students who brought clothing to school: Sherryta Freeman, Vickie Circelli, Numno Barbosa, advisor Sandra St. George, Raquel Marques, Rui Dias, Delvon Arrington, Yarnell Frazier and Terry Smith.

National Young Reader Day

Observed At GW

The Library of Congress designated Wednesday, November 15. 1989 as National Young Reader's Day. This day highlighted the year-long observance of 1989: The Year of the Young Reader.

Students al George Washington school started in October to complete a character analysis. The fifth and sixth grade students selected a'library book and analyzed a character in that bood.

On November 15th. students were allowed to dress up as the character they would pre­sent to their class. Under the direction of reading teacher R. Villano and librarian R. Stub- blebine, students presented their analyses and winners were selected by fellow students who voted on the presentations.

To complete the year-long observance, students are presently preparing bookmarks based on stories from their reading book.

The following are the winners of Dress Up Day: Raquel Yglesias, Amelia Bedelia: Angelica Hernandsez, Jenny; Jennifer Donah, Tom Sawyer; Jenelle Hampton. Pippi Longstocking; Brian Paolercio, George Washington; Melissa Fernandez, Amelia Bedelia Sherryta Freeman. Chester; Jonathan Marlin, Tin Man; David Rojas, Tom Sawyer: Clarissa Candelario, Pippi Longstocking; Erica Rivera, Pippi Longstocking; Tashonda McDonald. Leah; Clarrisa Meyers, Ramona; Christie Trainer. Robin; Jessica Riccardi. Alex Philips; Gbewah Nambe, Stevie Wonder; Donald Bell, Hank Aaron; Ivon Barbosa. Dotlic Ra- quayyah Baker, Ned Wallis.

Cheese Steak on rollFruitCookie

WednesdayChicken patty on bunTater TotsFruitCookie

ThursdayBoiled ham and cheese hoagieShredded lettuceFruitPotato chips

PizzaCarrot CoinsFruitCookie

Menu subject to change

Hillside High School

Monday Dessert Special"1. Oven baked chicken

will contain: potatoes-vegetable-holiday dessert2. Hamburger on bun

choice of two: potatoes-vegetable-fruit3. Tuna salad sandwich

choice of two: potatoes-vegetable-fruit

Thursday1. Tacos w/shredded lettuce

will contain: steamed rice-fruit2. Hot southern baked pork roll on bun

choice of two: potatoes-shredded lettuce-fruit3. Bologna sandwich

choke of two: potatoes-shredded lettuce-fruit

Friday1 "Pizza Parlor "-choose your own pizza

plain-sausage-pepperoni-peppers and onions choice of two: carrot and celery

sticks-vegetable-fruit2. Chicken Chow Mein w/vegetableswill contain: steamed rice-chow mein noodles-fruit3. Ham salad sandwich

choke of two: carrot and celery stkks-vegetabk-fruit

Kean Women’s Basketball Team Off To 1-2 Start

Each luncheon may contain * 1 2 3: pint of whole or skim milk

Luncheons for the week of December 18, 1989

l . Frankfurter on roll

Daily SpecialsLarge salad platter with bread & butter

Homemade soup Individual salads and desserts

Pre-announced specials

Menu subject to change

Perhaps, as head coach Rich Wilson in­dicates, the worst is over, at least for the time being, lor the Kean College women’s basket­ball team. Following an unsettling 1-2 start, Wilson's Cougars have bounced back by win­ning their first two New Jersey Athletic Con­ference games, besting Trenton State, 64-53,

, on November 29 in Ewing Township; thtin topping Rutgers-Newark, 93-63, two nights later in Union

Although the team, now 3-2 overall, owns just an overall field goal percentage of 39.2, Kean has begun displaying the kind of defense it is known for, and particularly so in the first half. In the team’s last three games, the op­posing side has averaged just 24.7 points in the opening half. At the same time, the Cougars have averaged 35 points.

And just five games into the 1989-90 cam­paign. it is already quite apparent that senior forward Alyse Fortune of Hopatcong is on hx '■way tu j splendid winter, htuidy French,the 5 '11" senior leads the team in both scor­ing and rebounding, with averages of 21 points and ten boards a game. What's more, her strong effort in the past week, with a total of 65 points. 25 rebounds and a dead-even 50 percent field goal percentage (24-48) has

earned her Eastern College Athletic Con­ference (ECAC) Division III South Honor Roll distinction.

Junior center Veronica Rice of Long Branch is also playing well, averaging better than ten points and nearly ten rebounds per game.

Wilson got the chance to empty its bench against Rutgers-Newark, and everyone, in­cluding the squad’s seven freshmen, saw some playing time. And tor the third straight game, senior Kris Augustine of Haskell made her way into the box score. Sidelined for the first two games because of an ankle injury, the 6-foot center enjoyed an eight-point, six- rebound effort against Rutgers-Newark.

"I think we’re starling to understand what we’re trying to accomplish this year," ex­plained Wilson, whose team will face Stony Brook, Rutgers-Camden and Jersey City State this week. "With al) the new people we have, mkma il muld ukv jjflas LUUt Hi ffil M ito what we're used to doing.

"W e played a tough early-season schedule to get ready for our conference games. So right now, I think we’re showing that we have the potential to be a pretty good team ."