The Record from Hackensack, New Jersey • 26

Chemical firm closes Down Ous Stress Two accused of extortion try FROM PAGE D-l FROM PAGE D-l Neighbors of the plant have described odors resembling rotten fish and sewers, showers of a white snowlike chemical "powder that covered their homes and cars, and noises that rattled their homes at all hours. Spurred by Rutherford officials, the state Department of Environmental Protection last December filed a motion in Superior Court seeking the firm's closing and daily fines of $2,500 for air pollution violations. A hearing scheduled for this week was postponed because of the temporary shutdown. Virginia Chemicals officials have said the closing was "entirely unrelated" to the pollution complaints. While neighbors complained for years about pollution from Royce, workers at the plant contended it should continue to operate.

Mr. Durham, who has worked at the plant for 1 6 years, said last night that he enjoyed working there. "It was really good," he said. "It was an ideal spot. The chemicals never affected me." Mr.

Durham, who is 48, said the news of the shutdown has left him in shock. "I'm still trying to pick up the pieces," he said. "I really don't know what I'm going to do. I'm too old to find a job but too young to retire." William Vander Horn, a 46-year-old truck driver wjth the company, said he spent 25 years with Royce and is uncertain where to turn. He said he expects to return to work today, and had heard nothing about the permanent shutdown.

"It's a shock," he said. "I don't know what it is to collect unemployment. Royce was good to me." manufactures chemicals used as bleaching agents for pulp and paper products and rubber additives were furloughed with pay beginning Feb. 15 after a consulting engineer hired by Virginia Chemicals found major defects in the brick factory A second inspection was conducted during the shutdown to determine the feasibility of repairing the plant. Officials of the company refused to describe in detail the nature of the defects.

East Rutherford officials and neighbors of the plant reacted with relief last night to news of its closing, and cited the long history of complaints about noise and odors emanating from the plant. "It was as great a nuisance as something could be," said Mayor James Plosia. "I got some calls just last night from people who were afraid it was going to reopen." "It was my own inkling that the building was unsafe," said Councilman Anthony Pasquin-ucci, who unsuccessfully proposed an inspection of the plant last year by building and fire inspectors. "I'm very glad that I'll have nice air to breathe again." Irene Knopfle, a neighbor of the plant and its most prominent opponent, described the news as "the best I ever heard in my life." After more than 30 years of fighting the plant, Mrs. Knopfle and her husband decided to move from their Swan Court home to New York State because of the plant.

Diaz, both 18 and both of Paterson, appeared at a bail tearing yesterday before U.S. Magistrate Robert E. Cowen on federal charges of conspiracy to'commit extortion. One of the two law enforcement sources said, once worked for Weiss. Jones, who lives with his parents and 11 brothers and sisters at 66 N.

Sixth was held and ordered to undergo a psychiatric examination. Diaz, of D73 Main was released on a $5,000 personal recognizance bond. He said he had been unemployed since dropping out of Pat- erson's John F. Kennedy High School in December. The two 17-year old juveniles were placed in the custody of their parents.

Authorities said Weiss, who lives on Kather-ine Street in Clifton, received a threatening letter allegedly written by Jones on Feb. 17. In two phone calls last weekend, Jones then allegedly threatened to kill Weiss, kidnap his granddaughter, and burn down the Samuel Weiss Waste Company in Paterson by Wednesday evening unless the businessman paid him $10,000. After he received the letter, Weiss contacted authorities. FBI agents and Paterson police were waiting in vans and cars near the garbage can on Main Street when Diaz and two juveniles retrieved the paper bag shortly before 7:30 Wednesday night, authorities said.

"There was a little chase," said Craig Per-rone, a Paterson detective. Diaz and the juveniles fled into the building where Diaz lives, but were persuaded to come out. No weapons were found and the trio surrendered without resistance. Jones, who was arrested later at his home, was the mastermind of the alleged plot, said authorities. At yesterday's hearing, Jones, who had difficulty responding to Cowen's questions, said he was a former maintenance worker who had dropped out of the Passaic County Technical and Vocational School last month.

His public defender said Jones suffered from learning disabilities. Weiss said he wanted to express his appreciation to Paterson police, but refused to speculate on why he had been singled out for an extortion attempt. "I really don't know," he said. 2 V- CO oo eg Z3 CC CO cc cc UJ 5 II en I 51 Olympics are a meeting of the minds FROM PAGE D-l cally controlled battery-operated superheros, menacing monsters, and endangered species. The goal was to destroy opponents by attaching darts to their bodies.

In each event, points were awarded for such factors as style and spontaneous thought in addition to the performance of the devices themselves. In the "Earthquake Structure" event, for example, the teams were" required to act out a two-minute play, describing the need to build a structure that could withstand the shock of earthquakes. The Allendale team created a play starring a character named Jack "Mad Bomber" Swit-zenheimer, who threatened to blow up the White House unless he received $10 million. When the president called a military adviser, for help, he was told not to worry the Army was building a device that can reinforce buildings to withstand the pressure of an earthquake. "It's this type of thing that a lot of schools ignore," explained Allendale teacher Chester Greenleaf, a judge in the earthquake event.

"It's creativity versus academics." sive sight as it was driven through the gym its roller-skate-wheel steering system seemingly besting the latest Detroit models and racked up a perfect score. The vehicle, coach Shirley Lenio said, was constructed on Sunday afternoons with $17.18 worth of parts, battery not included. How much adult help did the children get? "A coach has her purpose as well, but the ideas came from the kids," the proud coach maintained. Other vehicles, like the one built by youngsters at the Franklin Avenue School in Franklin Lakes, didn't fare as well. The battery died midway through the competition.

Due to the time limit, there was no way to call AAA. Two-minute play required The "Monsters Menacing Mankind" event was won by teams from the Brookside School and from the Westbrook School in Paramus. In this competition, youngsters created electroni Leonia man charged with illegal dealing in skins Clinic for smokers who want to quit TEANECK If you're one of the SO million smokers in America worried about shortness of breath, emphysema, hardening of the arteries, hypertension, and lung cancer, you may want to attend the Quit Smoking Clinic sponsored by Holy Name Hospital. The program will run from 7 to OO p.m. Thursday in the hospital cafeteria.

It was designed by the hospital and the American Cancer Society, and sponsors say its success rate is more than 55 percent Holy Name declared February "Smoke-Less Month" for its employees. Programs were held to educate smokers on the dangers of the habit and to help them quit. Geri O'Flaherty, respiratory therapist is active in the program, says, "Awareness is the key to helping a smoker find his own personal motivation to quit, which is why this month is such a good idea." Events included the showing of the 35-minute film, "Calling It Quits," starring Tom Bosley and Marion Ross of TV's "Happy Days." The. Bergen-Passaic Lung Association sent its Lungmobile to the hospital, and employees were encouraged to sign up for lung tests aboard the mobile unit. "Smoke-Out Day" was held Tuesday, featuring a mini-clinic for employees who did without cigarettes for the day.

Anyone wishing to sign up for the Quit Smoking Clinic may phone 833-3084. Oil paintings, woodcarvings to adorn library MAYWOOD People who dream of traveling around the world may be interested in next month's exhibit at the Maywood Public Library. Street scenes of various countries captured in oils by award-winning Maywood artist Harry Fields will be on display in the main reading room. Primarily self-taught, Fields says he has painted most of his life but has been able to devote more time to his art since retiring. He learned techniques by studying art books and taking adult education classes taught by artist Edna Guck.

Eric Sloane has had a strong influence on his work, Fields says. The woodcarvings of Henry Imp of Saddle Brook may be viewed in the library's display case. Imp, who has taught woodcarving in adult education programs and at Essex Community College in Newark, plans to open his own studio in Saddle Brook this spring. Imp has won won several ribbons in carving competitions. He is a member of the National Woodcarvers Association and the Whittle One's.

Students win honors at Montclair State Montclair State College dean's list names Rosemary Omahony, Deborah Schenkerberg, Robert Whipple, Mary Diamantidis, and Martin Musikant of Bogota; Edison Vasquez, Maria Castillo, Ian Ellis, Michael Harrington, and Melanie Valentine of Hackensack; Anton Wolfshorndl of South Hackensack; Cynthia Boer, Heidi Guem-bel, Colette Landi, Piedad Pazmino, and Timothy Peter of Has-brouck Heights; Catherine Moncello of Little Ferry; Susan Campbell of Maywood; Lorraine Izzo of Moonachie; Edward Sheehan of Ridge-field Park; Janet Corliss of Rochelle Park; Michael Joyce, Rebecca Kronisch, Susan Sipulnick, and Patrice Taylor of Teaneck; and Frances Sivolella and Carol Durkin of Wood-Ridge. accepting swim class registration HACKENSACK The YMCA of Greater Bergen County is taking registration ior swim classes which begin Monday, March 8. There are programs for tots at least 6 months old and their parents, children ages 3 to 14, and senior high school students and adults. New this semester will be "Aquacise," an adult exercise class to be conducted in the water. Mary Quinn, aquatic director, says, "A knowledge of swimming before the summer can give you and your child a fun season." For information, Ms.

Quinn may be phoned at 487-6600, extension 36. Or prospective students may visit the at 360 Main St. Orthodontist names associate TEANECK Dr. Frank Graham has joined the offices of Dr. Joseph Pomerantz, orthodontist, in the Bi-State Plaza, Old Tappan, and at 149 W.

Englewdod Teaneck. Dr. Pomerantz has had a practice in both locations 18 years. A New Milford native, Dr. Graham earned his BA degree at Rutgers University, where he was president of the biology honor society, photography editor of the yearbook, and an officer in student government.

He received his DMD degree and a certificate of orthodontic postgraduate training at the Fairleigh Dickinson University School of Dentistry. Dr. Graham lives in Teaneck with his wife, the former Arleen Pancza. She'll have an eye on this air race WOOD-RIDGE Selma Cronan of Wood-Ridge will inspect aircraft in the All Woman Baja California Air Race. She is on the team which examines and rechecks the planes at the start of the race In Long Beach, and finish in La Paz, Mexico.

The race will begin Friday, Apr. 30, and cover 1,007 miles. It will coincide with the 447th anniversary of the founding of La Paz. The winner will receive 10,000. Mrs.

Cronan has been a commercial pilot since 1941. A Women's Air Force Service Pilot (WASP) in World War II, she now works as an aviation writer and has participated in races throughout the United States. She has also flown in Europe and The Orient. Mrs. Cronan is completing a book and working one day a week as i volunteer at Hackensack Medical Center.

Great expectations MAYWOOD An Introductory program on the Bradley method of natural childbirth will be held at 8 Tuesday, March 9, in the home of Annette Schmidt, 97 Belle Ave. The program will include a showing of the film, "Happy Birth-Day." Mrs. Schmidt, who recently became an Instructor in the Bradley method, is the first in the Maywood area to qualify teach the 12-class series to expectant parents. Mrs. Schmidt's own success with the Bradley method Inspired her to teach others, she says.

The technique emphasizes prenatal nutrition for two, deep adbominal breathing, relaxation, and limited medication. Reservations to the introductory program are available by phoning Mrs. Schmidt at 843-5686. Only clean, dry newspapers will be collected TEANECK American Legion Post 128 has been advised that IU paper recycling firm will no longer accept anything except clean, dry newspapers. The change goes into effect with the Sunday, March 7, paper collection, south of Route 4.

Recycling firm representatives say there is no market right now for magazines and other paper contamlncnts. Telephone books, Junk mall, brown bigs, and cardboard are no longer eligible for rccyling. BILL GLOVIN FROM PAGE D-l said Jacques Klapisch netted $45,000 from sale of the -skins. The Endangered Species Act provides civil penalties, when no intent to break the law is shown, and criminal penalties for willful violations, authorities said. Alan Levitt, an Interior Department spokesman, said large criminal cases under the act number in the dozens, and that several hundred civil cases are filed each year.

In addition, he said, U.S. Customs agents each year seize items from several thousand returning American tourists who buy goods made from endangered of town. In 1976, Jacques Klapisch, 60, was placed on federal probation for three years and fined $2,500 after he pleaded guilty in New Jersey to illegal possession and transportation of 509 Louisiana alligator skins valued at more than $30,000. Meg Import, then in Newark, was fined $5,000. In 1978, he was sentenced to four months in prison and fined $10,000 by a federal judge for smuggling $137,000 in alligator skins to Japan.

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Department of Housing and Urban Development that all environmental review requirements under Title 1 of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1977 (PL 95-128) have been met for the following projects: New Milford Onlmgi Improvements to Brook Lodl Construction of Senior Center Hackensack Renovation to roof and construction of new fin escape on Planned Parenthood facility. Under the regulations pursuant to this act, the county has conducted an environmental review of these activities and has determined that a request for the release of these funds will not constitute an action significantly affecting the quality of the human environment. Therefore, the County of Bergen will not prepare an environmental impact statement under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (PL 91-100). The reasons for this decision are as follows: In New Milford, In census tract 371, along the Hirschfeld Brook, the following activity will be undertaken: Channelization of the Hirschfeld Brook this activity is part of a continuing project to relieve flooding to residential areas adjacent to the brook. This activity will benefit low and moderate income residents.

The need for flood relief In this area has been documented. $325,000 of Community Development money has been allocated to this activity. In Lodl, at 460 Passaic Avenue, a senior center will be constructed. There is a demonstrated need for such a facility in the area. $150,174 in Community Development money has been allocated to this activity.

In Hackensack, at 595 Main Street, at the Planned Parenthood facility, the existing roof will be renovated and a new fire escape will be constructed. This action will bring the facility into compliance with Safety and Fire Codes. S1 1,277 of Community Development money has been allocated to this activity. All interested parties wishing to oppose or comment on this decision are invited to submit written comments to the Bergen County Community Development Program, 170 State Street, Hackensack, New Jersey 07601. All comments received by the County will be considered, and the County will not take any action on this project prior to March 13, 1982, The deadline for comments.

The County of Bergen will undertake the projects described above with Block Grant Funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) under Title 1 of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1977. The County of Bergen Is certifying to HUD that the County of Bergen and Robert B. Pallotfaln his official capacity as Freeholder Director, consent to accept the jurisdiction of the Federal courts If an action Is brought to enforce responsibilities In relation to environmental reviews, decision making and action; and that these responsibilities have been satisfied. The legal effect of the certification is that on approval, the County of Bergen may use the Block Grant Funds and HUD will nave satisfied its responsibilities under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 HUD will accept an objection to Its approval of the release of funds and acceptance of the certification only if It Is on one of the following basis: A) What the certification was not In fact executed by the chief executive officer or other officer of applicant approved by HUD, 6) That the apptlcant'i environmental review recorded for the project Indicates omission of required decision, finding or itep applicable to the project In the environmental review process.

Objections must be prepared and submitted in accordance with the required procedure (24 CFR part 58), and may be addressed to HUD. Newark Area Office, Gateway Building. Raymond Plaza, Newark, 07102. Objections to the release of funds on basis other that those slated above wilt not be considered by HUD. No objections received after 31382 will be considered by HUD.

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