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LOCAL NEWS MONDAY, JULY 24, 1995 B-3 THE COURIER-NEWS BEDMINSTER Winners listed Young bikers race in Long Hill Protesters warn buyers of high sewer fee rates 'I think it (sewer fee hike) will be a hardship to first-time homeowners as well as other people coming into the representative Dolly Wapelhorst long course. The first three years of the tour were held on back roads outside of town. But last year, race officials decided to move the event onto a closed circuit, which made it safer for participants and better for spectators. Nestled under a conveniently placed shade tree at turn one, Cathy Bovino of Hillsborough wasn't complaining. She and husband, Richard, came for the antique car show held in conjunction with this year's race.

"This is the first time I've ever seen bicycle racing before," she said. "It's quite interesting." But the best seat in the house may have been at the massage booth. Barbara Niclaus and Justine Schaf-froth, massage therapists by trade, set up shop along the second straightaway. The hot and humid weather may have kept business down. Down the street, however, the Friends of the Long Hill Township Library were cleaning up selling what else on a hot day lemonade.

The money will go to fund programs and other events at the library. "We've sold about 20 gallons. It's a lot," said Library Director Arline Most. Curtis Sliwa, founder of the Guardian Angles, was this year's grand marshal. And between races, the Long Hill Township Chamber of Commerce recognized Italo Quinto as citizen of the year.

By ARON PILHOFER Courier-News Staff Writer LONG HILL Legs pumping, head bowed, body swaying, 13-year-old Ter-rence Jones was flying, or as close to it as he could get, on a bicycle. With a whoosh he was past the startfinish line on Main Avenue, winner of the 12-to 15-year-old race at Sunday's Freedom Tour V. The race wasn't one of the official events Sunday, but Terrence didn't mind. "I was in seven races this year," said Terrence, who took up the sport just six months ago. "My uncle told me about it, so I thought I'd try it out.

I like it." That's the dual goal of the fifth annual Freedom Tour event to bring the present and the future of the sport together. For the 1,000 spectators who came to Stirling section of the township to watch, the event is similar to the Tour of Somerville with a series of events for racers of all ages and skill levels. "We want to become a total institution in that way," event Chairman Joseph DuPont said. "This is the first year we were able to do the kids' races, and I saw a lot of new faces here today, so that's encouraging." Some of the best in the country and abroad competed on the roughly mile- Sales is a major shareholder in the Environmental Disposal the sewer utility that proposed the rate hike. The utility has not petitioned for an increase since 1984 but is reportedly requesting an increase this year to cover a $4.5 million shortfall.

The proposal calls for a yearly $288 increase for condominiums and town-houses and an increase of $384 per year for single-family homes and single-user businesses. Inside the sales office, a pile of letters "to the customers of Hills Development Company" sat on the front desk. "Since EDC (Environmental Disposal Corp.) has not petitioned for a rate increase since the sewer plant began operations in 1984, EDC petitioned to increase its present rate," the letter reads. "This was deemed necessary due to raising (sic) costs rodeo The top three finishers of the fifth annual Freedom Tour on Sunday were: Race 1: Juniors, 12 to 16, 11 miles 1) Jonathan Erdelyl, Point Pleasant 2) Glddeon Massle, Pennsylvania 3) Kurtls Bishop, Jersey City Race 2: Unlicensed 18 and older, 4.5 miles 1) Dwlght Williams, Newark 2) Thomas Bergamaslo, Bernards Township 3) John Mellck, Tewksbury Race 3: Category 5, 9 miles 1) David McFadden, Rutherford 2) Lewelyn Peterkln, New Jersey 3) Seth Carpenter, Princeton Race 4: Juniors, 17 to 18, 18 miles 1) Kevin Gordon, Pennsylvania 2) Michael Attle, Pennsylvania 3) Jason Kury, Hampton Race 5: Category 4, 13.5 miles 1) Enrique Cublllo, New York City 2) Harold Frances, New York 3) William Canon, West New York Race 6: Women, 18 miles 1) Jessica Grleco, Pennsylvania 2) Jennifer Evans, Texas 3) Laura Van Glider, Pocono Pines, Pa. Race 7: Professional, 36 miles 1) Peter Noverr, Melville, N.Y.

2) Chris Carlson, Dallas. 3)Brlan Dykes, Lorton, Va. Race 8: Master, 35 and older, 18 miles 1) Slawldmir Podwadnlak, Vineland 2) Glen Wlnkel, Davis, Calif. 3) Aubrey Gordon, Jamaica, N.Y. Race 9 Category III, 18 miles 1) James Joseph, Brooklyn, N.Y.

2) David Bosner, Wind Gap, Pa. 3) Kirk Gilllgan, Red Bank said Helen Stafford, a 30-year resident of Raritan Township who plays the aviator's wife, Anne Morrow Lindbergh. When asked what he enjoyed most about taking part in the re-enactment was, Douglas E. Maxwell, who plays the role of Judge Thomas Trenchard, said: "It's the best seat in the house." "It's a great mystery," said Karen L. Trimbath, a technical writer from State College, whose interest in Lindbergh was sparked after conversations with a co-worker.

"I realized the trial had an important influence on the way police work today." Highfields is currently maintained by 18 teen-age boys who live on site and use it as a youth program center, said Ben Fanelle, the program's senior youth worker. Lindbergh bequeathed his estate to the state and stipulated in his will that it be used for the advantage of children, Fanelle said. TOUR: Actors visit Lindbergh estate safety tips for kids Letitia Strong, taught Sunday school By PRASHANT GOPAL Courier-News Staff Writer BEDMINSTER Residents of The Hills continued protesting an 80 percent increase in their sewerage fees Sunday afternoon by giving prospective buyers something to think about. Seven picketers waved down drivers entering the The Hills sales office parking lot Sunday and warned them about possible increases in what protesters said were already high rates. Some homeowners here began picketing Saturday and vowed to continue weekend protests until Aug.

16, when the Bureau of Public Utilities is expected to make a ruling on the proposed rate hike. "If you go into the sales office, make sure you ask about the sewer fees," Nikki Riskin said stooping down to speak with driver Rajesh Hingorani. The Hingorani family had seen signs for The Hills sales office and decided to stop by. "If the sewerage fees are going up they seem high as it is I'd think about it before I'd buy it," Hingorani said before walking into the office with his three-year-old son. The Hills Development Company Courier-News photo by Ed Murray Norman Taggert, who portrays Bruno Hauptmann, and actress Janette Kozak stand Sunday at the window through which the Lindbergh baby was kidnapped.

ner Club and Women's Association. Her husband, Edwin M. Strong, died in 1970. Surviving are two daughters, Ellen Ramberg of West Amwell and Sarah Zoldi of Delanco; a sister, Pricilla Baker of West Amwell; a brother, Frank Hann of Lambertville; a foster brother, Thomas Hartpence of Piscataway; and four grandchildren. Services are 2 p.m.

Wednesday at the Holcombe-Fisher Funeral Home in Flemington. Visitation is 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Anna Kawa Grocholski, retired from Prudential BRIDGEWATER Anna Kawa Grocholski, 83, died Sunday (July 23, 1995) at her home. She was born in Raclawowka, Poland, and came to the United States 42 years ago.

A former resident of Irvington, she lived in Bridgewater for the past 15 years. Mrs. Grocholski retired in 1970 after 14 years with Prudential Insurance Co. of Newark. She was a communicant of St.

Stanislaus Roman Catholic Church of Newark. Her husband, Tadeusz Grocholski, died in 1984. Surviving are a daughter, Christine Korbely, with whom she lived; two sons, Jozef of Clearwater, and Richard of Montclair; a sister, Zosia Szwed of Poland; seven grandchildren; and one great-grandson. Services will be held at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday at Branchburg Funeral Home in Branchburg, followed by a 10 a.m.

Mass at St. Stanislaus Roman Catholic Church in Newark. Visitation is from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home.

William S.Yagodich, parts, services manager William S. Yagodich, 53, died Saturday (July 22, 1995) at Westerly Hospital in Westerly, R.I. He was born in Monessen, and had lived in Bridgewater and Piscataway most of his life before moving to Ledyard, in 1992. Mr. Yagodich was a parts and service manager at Man-Roland Corp.

in Groton, for 35 years. Surviving are his wife, JoAnn of Ledyard, a son, David McFarlin of North Plainfield; a daughter, Robin Triano of Scotch Plains; his parents, William and Anna Yagodich of Monessen, and a brother, Barry of Medford. Services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at Middlesex Funeral Home in Middlesex. Visitation will be from 2 to 4 p.m.

and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. A wt na ift.udtwi4i.nll iff I and in order to continue providing first rate service to its customers." Sales representative Dolly Wapelhorst sympathized with the protesters Sunday afternoon. "I'd like them to remain the same, but I don't have a say, the owners do," Wapelhorst said. "I think it will be a hardship to first-time homeowners as well as other people coming into the neighborhood." An administrative law judge reduced the utility company's original request in June for a 122 percent increase to 80 percent.

The issue will be discussed at tonight's Township Committee meeting. Resident Phil Mezey said Sunday that The Hills is "still a nice community to live in" but he's not happy with its management. "They're trying to get as much money as they can," Mezey said. rounds up power or the resources to run this ourselves," Casale said. This year the rodeo was sponsored by the township police department and the parks and recreation department.

Police Chief Dan Letrick assisted in giving medals to winners of each event. Thirteen-year-old Chris Lees said he felt pretty good when he was awarded his "gold" medal in the 12-to 14-year-olds' race. Orlando Gholar, 14, finished second and James Newton finished third. Other winners include: 5-to 8-year-olds: Dana O'Brian, first; Kenny Wiles, second; and Matthew Casey, third. Nine-to 11-year-olds: Michael Ubry, first; Jillian Gorostiza, second; and Lauren O'Brian, third.

-1 Jillian Kaczka won the girls' bike: race and Sean Wiles won the boys' bike race. BERNARDSVILLE Continued from Page B-1 was mandated under the Mount Laurel ruling, is being transferred to Perth Amboy at a cost of $864,000. Thirty-three homes in the borough are being targeted for rehabilitation, which will fulfill the requirement. "We're in very good Fenwick said. Bernardsville officials are turning their attention now to the level of debt in the borough, which costs the municipality $1.3 million a year.

"One dollar in five in the Bernardsville operating budget goes to debt service," Fenwick said. "It goes right out the door. I can't use it for salaries. I can't clean up the pond. I can't expand the police department." Borough Council members plan to; try to reduce the municipality's $15.5 million in debt this year by $1 million, which will in turn lower debt service by $45,000.

"We're going to do it in increments because we may fail," Fenwick said. Controlling costs a priority Controlling costs will be a top priority in the meantime. The borough reduced the size of the municipal work force by three full-time jobs, reclassifying the posts as part-time positions without benefits. An assistant certified financial officer resigned in July but the borough, looking to trim costs, downgraded the position to treasurer. The borough also began instituting a variable pay-increase scale in which municipal employees, who automatically received 4.5 percent raise in the past, are recognized for good work or not.

The scale ranges from a 7 percent raise to no raise. "Here and there we're looking at the possibility of savings," Fenwick said. Lavish residential past Bernardsville boasts lavish old estates, a throwback to the wealthy and prominent families who began flocking to the community in the 1800s. The large-lot homes remain but the borough is largely residential. Illegal apartments are an increasingly annoying quality-of-life issue to residents here, fueling officials to draft an ordinance imposing a residential property maintenance code.

"You have to have quality before the law, which means the law has to be clear," Fenwick said. The code, which is based on ordi nances from North Plainfield, Summit and Far Hills, requires properties to be structurally sound. It now is before the Borough Council, which is drafting the code. "Frankly," Fenwick continued, "what's in store is more emphasis on property maintenance and less emphasis on who's living inside." 'f iH A A 1 i i -1 i -d A Continued from Page B-1 They were transported in five vintage Ford Model A's from the Hunterdon County Courthouse in Flemington the site of the reenactments as well as the original trial, which ignited a media frenzy to match any in the television age. "This is part of Flemington's history and an event that brought Flemington into the modern age," said Harry Kazman, English and theater teacher at Hunterdon Central Regional High School and writer and director of the two-hour re-enactment play, now in its fifth year.

"This was an international sensation," Kazman said, contrasting the Simpson trial as the "soap opera of the century." "The world had adopted Lindbergh's son as their own, and everybody felt for him," said Michael Busichio, who researched the Lind- OBITUARIES FUNERAL NOTICES JALA Matty 74, of Three Bridges, died on July 22, 1995. Husband of the late Helen. Father of Frank Gary Brian, Debra Jala. Brother of John, Edward, Matilda Murray. Funeral Services will be conducted Wednesday 8:30 AM at the SHEENAN FUNERAL HOME, 233 Dunellen Avenue, Dun-ellen, and will be followed by a 9:00 AM Mass of Christian Burial at St.

John's Church, Dunellen. Interment Holy Redeemer Cemetery, South Plainfield. Visiting hours Tuesday 2-4 7-9 PM at funeral home. LAUER Catherine 61, on July 21, 1995. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice Care of Broward County 309 South East 18th Street, Ft.

Lauderdale, Florida 33316 or your local hospice. LAUSTSEN Louis 70, of Piscataway, died on July 22, 1995. Husband of Alice (Trailer). Father of Richard, Ronald, Mark. Brother of Henry, Norman, Melsen, Russell, Paul, Dorothy Hynes, Virginia Reitze.

Grandfather of five. Funeral Services will be conducted Tuesday 10:00 AM at St. Luke's Lutheran Church, New Market Road, Dunellen. Interment is at Lake Nelson Memorial Park. Visiting hours Monday 2-4 7-9 PM at SHEENAN FUNERAL HOME, 233 Dunellen Avenue, Dunellen.

Donations in his name would be appreciated to the St. Luke's Lutheran Church Memorial Fund, New Market Road, Dunellen, NJ 08812. MALTA Ann of Lebanon, NJ; formerly of Dongan Hills, Staten Island, on July 23, 1995. Beloved wife of Joseph. Loving mother of James Robert Malta Nancy Vurckio, and the late Joseph Malta Jr.

Dear sister of Peter Azzara, Mary Graziaplene, and Louise Busenda. Also survived by five grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Funeral from MATTHEW FUNERAL HOME, 2508 Victory Boulevard, Staten Island, on Wednesday 9:15 AM. Mass of Christian Burial St. Ann's Church, 10 AM.

Interment St. Peter's Cemetery, Staten Island. Friends may call Monday 7-9 PM and Tuesday 2-4 7-9 PM. ROLAK Lillian on July 21, 1995, of Green Brook. Visitation Monday 2-4 7-9 PM at the BRIDGEWATER FUNERAL HOME.

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13, Friday through Sunday, and costs $17 per person. Call (908) 782-2610 for more information. bergh case and was part of the 15-member cast for four years. "It's still the trial of the century in my eyes." "I enjoyed researching my role," said Norman Taggert, who plays the German-born immigrant, Bruno Hauptmann, accused of the kidnapping and murder. Taggert said he watched archival newsreels to study Hauptmann's posture and mannerisms.

"It's been very successful and has drawn a lot of tourists to the town," Robert T. Franklin, 91, had owned city business PLAINFIELD Robert Thomas Franklin, 91, died Thursday (July 20, 1995) at the Muhlenberg Regional Medical Center in Plainfield. Born in Rustburg, he moved to Plainfield 70 years ago. Mr. Franklin was the former owner of Franklin Taxi in Plainfield and worked at Phelps Dodge in Elizabeth for 30 years, retiring in 1968.

He was a member of the Bethel Presbyterian Church in Plainfield for 60 years and was a member of the church's men's group. Surviving are a brother, McKinley Franklin of Orlando, two sisters, Delilah Tweedy of Connecticut and Gertrude L. Price of Plainfield; three grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and six great-great-grandchildren. Services are 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Bethel Presbyterian Church.

Visitation is 10 a.m. until time of service. Arrangements are by Judkins Colonial Home in Plainfield. Vincent Cannata WWII Army veteran SAYREVILLE Vincent Cannata 76, died Saturday (July 22, 1995) at Memorial Medical Center in South Amboy. Born in Perth Amboy, he lived in Fords before moving to the Morgan Section of Sayreville 47 years ago.

He worked as a supervisor for the New Jersey Turnpike in Woodbridge for 14 years until retiring in 1983. Mr. Cannata was an Army veteran of World War II. He was a member of Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church in South Amboy. Surviving are his wife, Gloria Poul-sen Cannata; his son, Vincent "Coop" Cannata of Piscataway; one daughter, Judy Sprague of Morgan; three brothers, Charles Cannata of Perth Amboy, Joseph Cannata of Sayreville and Samuel Cannata of Tinton Falls; one sister, Grace Seng of Fords; and five grandchildren.

Services are 8:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Gundrum Service Home for Funerals in South AmDoy. Visitation is from 2 to 4 p.m. and from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

w4 Summer Qift 'Baskets Ship Tfetionundt mf-r1r By KIA MORGAN Courier-News Staff Writer FRANKLIN Bikes and safety don't necessarily go hand-in-hand, so kids were taught how to ensure their safety during a bike rodeo at the police headquarters this weekend. Saturday morning kids ages 6-to 8-years-old were prepped by their parents and policemen who inspected their bikes Reflective vests and helmets were issued to every kid. To quench their thirsts under the hot summer sun, every child was also given a water bottle. "Because of the heat a lot of people stayed home," Patrolman John Casale said. Still, 60 or so children followed the five obstacles set up for the competitive races.

"Last year we didn't have the man- Ann R. Malta, owned luncheonette LEBANON Ann R. Malta, 78, died Sunday (July 23, 1995) at Rolling Hills Care Center in Lebanon. She was born in Staten Island, N.Y. and lived there until 1980.

She moved to Toms River in 1990. Before that she resided in Hudson, for four years. Mrs. Malta formerly owned and operated Ann's Luncheonette in Staten Island, N.Y. She enjoyed bowling and sewing in addition to cooking.

She was a member of St. Ann's Church in Staten Island, N.Y. Her son Joseph Malta Jr. died in June 1956. Surviving are her husband, Joseph of Whitehouse Station; one son, James Robert Malta Sr.

of Staten Island, N.Y.; a daughter, Nancy Vurckio of Whitehouse Station; a brother, Peter Azzara; two sisters, Mary Graziaplene and Louise Busenda; five grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Ann's Church in Staten Island, N.Y. Visitation is from 7 to 9 p.m.

Monday and from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at The Matthew Funeral Home Inc. of Staten Island, N.Y. Walter W.Heid, ran Eastern Music Festival GREENSBORO, N.C.

(AP) Walter W. Heid, former executive director of the Eastern Music Festival, died Friday (July 21, 1995) of AIDS complications. He was 41. Heid, who resigned as director of the Eastern Music Festival in December 1992, had most recently worked as a consultant for the South Carolina Arts Commission, North Carolina Arts Council and North Carolina Governor's Task Force for Cultural Affairs. He came to Greensboro in 1983 to administer the Eastern Music Festival, the city's nationally known six-week summer music camp that is now in its 34th year.

Heid also served as chairman of the National Endowment for the Arts Music Panel and taught arts management courses at Bennett College, Salem College and the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. William E.Woolfenden, Smithsonian director NEW HAVEN, Conn. (AP) William E. Woolfenden, former director of the Smithsonian Institution's Archives of American Art, died Wednesday (July 19, 1995) of respiratory failure. He was 77.

Woolfenden, who was named the archives' assistant director in 1960, went on to become its first full-time director. 1 iff mitt i i I mjrf Ik 9 ftli nftij dLufJ iff i' ii rti 1 1 1 WEST AMWELL Letitia Strong, 84, died Sunday (July 23, 1995) at the Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick. Born in Lambertville, Mrs. Strong moved to West Amwell 56 years ago. She was manager of the West Amwell Elementary School cafeteria for 25 years, retiring in 1976.

Mrs. Strong was a member of the United First Presbyterian Church of Amwell in Larisons Corner and was a former Sunday school teacher there for 25 years. She was also a member of the church's Cor- CatherineGood Lauer, hospital auxiliary member Catherine C. Good Lauer, 61, died Friday (July 21, 1995) at her home in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. She was born in Jersey City and lived in Bridgewater for 25 years before moving to Fort Lauderdale in 1986.

Mrs. Lauer was a former communicant of Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Church in Bridgewater. She was a member of Broward General Medical Center Ladies Auxiliary of Fort Lauderdale. She was former president, serving two terms on the board of directors, of Breakwater Towers Co-op Association in Fort Lauderdale. Her husband, Frank J.

Lauer, died in 1994. Surviving are three daughters, Marie Kenyon of South Bound Brook, Catherine Lauer of Dallas and Adri-enne Lauer of Fort Lauderdale; a sister, Mary Ann Gaffney of Chesterfield, and two grandsons. Services will be held at 8:15 a.m. Wednesday at Branchburg Funeral Home in Branchburg, followed by a 9 a.m. Mass at Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Church in Bridgewater.

Visitation will be from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Marjorie Glenf ield, retired nurse Marjorie Glenfield, 82, died Saturday (July 22, 1995) at Carpenter Care Center in Tunkhannock, Pa. Born in Plymouth, she lived in Bridgewater for many years before moving to Rushville, in 1968 and Tunkhannock a month ago.

She was a nurse for 10 years for the Eastern Star Nursing Home in Bridgewater, retiring in 1960. She was a member of the Eastern Star in Bound Brook. Her husband, William, died in 1985. Surviving are two sons, Daniel Tulp of Wilkes-Barre, and William Glenfield of Pittsburgh; two daughters, Mrs. Michael (Gertrude) Sumba of Bridgewater and Marcella Dixon of Bridgewater; eight grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.

Services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at. Hannon Brothers Funeral Home in Raritan Borough. Visitation is 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m.

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