Echoes-Sentinel from Warren Township, New Jersey • Page 1

WARREN TO WNSHlP PUBLIC LIBRARY PUBLIC I I i 110 UNTA IN BL .3 A fr I I 7 0 Official Of Paiuuc IIH MoHHItlin jrr, jtij hung Si IlllHi'i Vol. 14, No. 20 THURSDAY, MAY 15 10 On The Scene WARRl TOWNSHIP The ever busy Mt. Bethel Fire Company Auxiliary is planning a gala Plant Sale on May 31 at the be plenty ot plant bargains available, so it you have a spot that needs an extra flower or ground cover plan to be on the plant scene on May 31. Swimming pool fencing ordinance in the township up for second hearing tonight, Thursday.

Don't want to fence or if you already have a fence and want everyone else to have one better be there. Municipal Building at 8 p.m. There is a column never published by a famous author floating around town and being read at every public meeting in sight, if you haven't heard it you just haven't been on the scene at all. Some of us that do make the meeting and party scenes jure wish the whole thing would come to a fast halt. OK AL.

Big party at the Community I'irehouse last Saturday night, auxiliary really did a great job ol raising funds in 1968, imagine a $2,000 donation presented to the firemen, Great work. There's going to he great party on Saturday on Old Stirling road in Warren according to a news release that crossed this desk this week. .400 invitations have been sent to members of the North Jersey Mood College Club to attend a Champagne party at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Meigs at 80 Old Stirling road.

The multi-million dollar Diamond Anniversary Fund Drive will be the beneficiary of this year's annual party. Sounds like it should be a crowded and fun time. But don't stop by unless you've received an invite. Now that's a switch I'm usually telling everyone to go someplace or do something. Calling all artists professional or Warren Township Library Association Art Show set to get underway on June I at the Municipal to enter a painting or two.

have them registered in the library by May 19, Judging will take place the day of the show. Be there it should be fun. Saturday night at the Watchung Hills Regional High School the Sophomore Class will sponsor two films "Wait Until Dark" with Audrey Hepburn and "Walk Don't Run" with Cary Grant. Cost of a ticket will be $1.25 with all proceeds gc'ng to the American Field Service. PASSAIC TOWNSHIP I he 1469 Football Classic will again feature the New York Giants playing the Philadelphia Lagles on August 30 at 2 p.m.

at Palmer Stadium, Princeton Tickets ranging from $4 to $8 may be ordered from Dick Schreyer, 1821 Long Hill road, plans can be made for group trips. Word is Helen Lotl, president of the Dover Women's Republican Club will visit the Shop-Rite Plaza on Saturday about 11 a.m. Mrs. Loti is seeking the GOP nod as a member of the State GOP Committee Word is she will make the scene in a tire truck, so you don't miss her and will hand out lollipops, balloons and so on so you will remember her. Baseball registration for boys wishing to participate in Pony League ball set for Saturday and again on May 24.

Depending on how many boys register of course. Those in charge hoping that someone will volunteer to help in the work involved in running a Pony League program, cause like if sc grown up people won't volunteer, like there will be no program. Contact John Brown at 647-0203 if interested. Unhappy WHRHS Meeting There were ului ol unhappy notes sounded Monday night Jt the meeting ul Watchung Hills Regional High School Board ot Education. The teacher salary contract was not approved.

A basketball coach recently relieved ot Ins coaching duties was on hand to question why the Board had taken the action, and it was announced that what had been termed "the site" for the second high school was too rocky. The Board, with two members absent, John McCulloch and Mrs. Mary Simpson, made little mention ol the fact that no agreement had been reached on the iMClMf contracts tor 1969-1970 school year, but did set a meeting for May 27 at 8 p.m. Board member Clifford Gross, chairman of the new school site committee, reported that it had been discovered through borings at the Farher-McCoy tract on Valley road in Millington. that most of the area is rock He explained that the Board is now looking for a new site, because as Gross explained.

"It would cost between and $400,000 just to move the 250,000 cubic yards of earth," mainly rock to bring the land area planned as the school site up above the proposed Millington Reservoir. The reservoir planned by the Army Corps of Engineers, has been a cog in the wheel ol progress in getting a second school started. Harold Scheerer, chairman of "Concern," urged the Board to inform the public fully of all the problems facing the finding of a second school site. He also urged that since it didn't look like the September 1971 deadline for a second school would be met, the Board should inform residents exactly how they planned to handle the (Continued on Page Two) Warren Man Pilots Queen Elizabeth 2 Into Port On Maiden Voyage HARBOR PILOT WALTER STURGEON-With his family in their Warren living room, Captain Sturgeon poses with his wife Lorraine and his children, from left, Kathleen, Maureen, Dawn and William. By DAVID IRWIN WARRFN While Mayor John V.

Lindsay was holding a press conference on a deck of the Queen Elizabeth II, as she waited to pass under the Verrazano Narrows Bridge, the man in charge of keeping the ship still and directing it the rest of the way to its docking area was Captain Walter W. Sturgeon, a neighbor from Smoke Rise drive. As a member of the New Jersey Sandy Hook Pilots' Association, il was his obligation to guide the $42 million luxury liner with 1,400 passengers and 1.000 crew members through the channels of New York Harbor, among a flotilla of escort vessels on a precisely dictated schedule. Captain Sturgeon's day wilh llie Queen began al 10:30 a.m. last Wednesday, wher lie boarded her from the pilot boat "New York." As a regular part of his duties, he had piloted another ship out of the harbor the day before, and had spent the night on the pilot boat which belongs to the association.

He didn't know until the Queen was in sight I hat he would have honoi of piloting her into New York Harhoi on her maiden voyage. It just happened that il was his turn lo pilot a ship back, and that ship was the Queen. After climbing the 'Jacob's Ladder' up the side of the ship, and seven stories to the bridge. Captain Sturgeon was pleasanlly surprised to find an old friend Caplain William Warwick in command. When the official exchange of documents was completed, Captain Warwick said, "I can relax now.

1 know the ship is In good hands." Then, turning lo Captain Stiugeon and patting (Continued on Page Two) Pony League Baseball Registration PASSAIC TOWNSHIP I'ony League registration in the township will lie held on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Chestnut street. Stifling and 1 t) 3 Valley road. Millington.

All boys 13 through 15 are eligible. Adults are desperately needed for officers and coaches. FDWARDJ iNKHOl Nicholas Honored Athlete WARREN-Edward Nicholas, a graduate ot Watchung Hills Regional High School and now a sophomore at North Carolina State University has been named as the firsl recipient of the Club Athletic Achievement Award. The announcement that young Nicholas had won the top athletic honor, made tins week by Thorn is Casironovo. chairman of the Civic Improvement anJ Community Betterment Committee ot the township Lions Cub The presentation of the awjrd will be made at special Awards Dinner at the King George Inn on June 14.

According to astronovo, Nicholas was named a special had considered of prominent arn.tf«ui athletes living in the township Nicholas lives at 152 Mountainview mad and while a student at Watchung Hills, he competed in tuck and football. He holds the school record for scoring the mosl points during a single track season. He participated in lield events and established two outstanding school records, 57 feet 5 inches (Continued on Page Two) PUBLIC NOTICE Passaic Township Residents Stirling Lake will be open and available for summing on May 30th and Jilt, June 1st, 7th, 8th, 14th. ISth and from June 21, 1969 to and including September 1,1969. The Lake will be open all week from 10:00 A.M.

to 9:00 P.M. The use of the Lake is available to all Township residents and their guests. Swimming is permitted only when lifeguards are on duty during the above noted hours. Summonses will be issued for violation of this regulation. Swimming badges are and they may be obtained at Township Hall from Monday to Friday, 9:00 A.M.

to 4:00 P.M., and Wednesday evenings from 7:00 to 9 00 P.M., beginning May 26, 1969. The fees are: (a) For each resident and his or her spouse, if any 10.00 The payment of this fee shall entitle the resident to two (2) badges wfich may be either Adults or Childrens badges, or a combination of both (b) For each child under 18 years of age, of a resident who has obtained a badge as provided in sub-section (a) $.50 (c) For each resident member of the family of a resident who has obtained a badge as provided in sub-section (a) $2.00 (d) For each guest of a resident who has obtained a badge as provided in sub-section (a) $2.00 (e) For eich visitor to a religious, charitable or other non-profit organization owning real property in the Township $2.00 Badges may also be obtained by mailing the following information and fees to the Township Clerk, 1802 Long Hill Road, Millington, N.J.: Name and Address Number of Children Number of Guest Badges desired F. J. Rossi, Township Clerk Boro Sets Clean Up Schedule WATCHUNG CMMM mn urged to use this weekend. Saturday and Sunday, to do any spring trash burning by Borough I'ire Chid Richard l.ange.

Chief Lunge said that a crew of volunteer firemen will stand by at the firehouse trom 8 a.m. lo p.m. on both Saturday and Sunday. This will make possible immediate response to any call. The state-wide ban on issuance of burning permits ends Ml May 1 5.

The chid noted that ground and wood conditions are still very dry, so the department is setting up this special service in light of the heavy demand tor permits, which he IKJS hitherto had to refuse. The two "burning days" will furnish an appropriate start lor the borough's official cleanup period. May 17-27. Chief l.ange added that after this weekend, permit issuance will again be restricted to weekends following substantial rain. hven with the firemen on duty, citizens should take every precaution while burning and have a length of garden hose handy.

If the fire shows any sign of getting out of control, they should not hesitate to call the borough's emergency number. 756-3663. That Can't Be! There's huge sign advertising the upcoming June Watchung Hills Regional High School Prom and unless someone has really flipped or perhaps the generation gap is wider than we adults think, there's a big mistake. According to I note in the corner of the sign. Ihe dance will begin at 9 and end at 1 p.m.

That sure sounds like a long tune to dance. the poor Jkiperones. One would really think 28 hours of dancing is just too much! Paper Drive PASSAIC TWP. Boy Scout Troop 59 will hold a Paper Drive on Saturday. Pick-up will be limited to Stirling.

Residents are asked to leave bundles at the curb with a note if there are more papers in the house. In I'assaiv Township The GOP Primary What's It All About PASSAM 1OV.NSIIII' loflM "I the contusion thai has been surrounding the Republican ptepmnaiy campaign is starling to dear, as it becomes inuic and mine evident thai (he supporters of political newcomer Paul llylanci ol Stirling out to dettat incumbent Conimitteeiiian George W'ngley. in Ihe three way race lor two pott I on the governing bods Although it has long been a tradition with the Republican Club here lo name a nominating commitlec to select candidates for the primary and thus provide the GUI' voters with "an open primary," this yrai Itiat committee worked hard to tind candidates and came up with a zero. How main potential candidates were and exactly who was jsked remains a well guaided secret, but then llylant entered the picture, with a statement thai the GOP voter should be given a choice the primary. the smoke screen put up by some top thai "All we want is an open continued to circulate in (he township, but during the past week evidence has appeared Jaily that its that main (iOP leaders want lo see go It is political tact ot lite that no major political parts, thai came so close to losing jn election, like the GOP in this township did I'Xift.

would deliberately go after an open primar) With all ol iis diarges jnd counter charges unless some ot the top party people were unhappy with Ihe incumbent! in office. And some top GOP people are very with Wngley. his outspoken support ot general taxation lor financing the sewer programs, last year his sland on a 7 study ot garden apartments. Ins long hard push tor the and loitering ordinances passed last summei have all made him unpopular. His stand on the Municipal Budget terming it "Too low' and calling for added funds in the budget have also placed him in a bad light Add lo this the fact that he is also seeking lie GOP nomination as a Morris Count) Freeholder and yuu have a picture of the unhappmess main Republicans are painting ul Wngley But then again tor ever) controversial subject supported lie has certain!) gained and tins may make him hard man to heat Should he win the primary nomination it will take a strong hand to bring all GOP Workers back into the fold loi the November batik against Ihe Democrats While Wrigley surrounded in controversy, Mayor Kondraeki.

who served on the governing body in the early and then was appointed last yeai and ran toi an one eai term in November, has taken on the rule as a calming force. Kondracki is taking his role as a candidate in the three way race with great calm, issuing few statements merely saying. "It the voter) think I've done a good they will re-elect me. it they don't that's it Kondracki has steered clear ol controversy during his tour months as mayor, he voted lor a lowered municipal budget opposing Wngley's call tor increases and has made little mention of his thoughts on garden apartment construction in Ihe township, except to say "We really haven't had any concrete plans presented to us toi consideration." Hylant, new to the political scene teeming!) has no axe to grind, except to provide the HOP voter with a primary choice. But he has called for a referendum to discover it residents really want a study ot garden apartment construction made.

At this point he ditlers with Wrigley. who feels the decision should He made by the committee and not b) referendum. Hylant does according lo some intormed sources have plenty ol top GOP support, one is Township C'ommitteewoman Margot Sudall, who has long been opposed to many ol Wrigley's political stands. Wngley was quick to point out this week, when asked that. "They are alter me and I'm not going to sit back and do nothing, my friends Will be on the phone on election (Jay getting out the vote just the same as those opposing me As the June 3 primary day comes closet the (iOP will see more sparks lly and the Democrats although they have a race will be sitting back waiting tor November.

H1GG1NS Hylant Calls For Changes ASSA1C TWP. Attracting lucrative ratables to our township will only be accomplished by changing our zoning requirements, Paul Hylant declared this week. Hylant is seeking one of the two Republican Township Committee nominations in the June 3 Primary. "Because our tax rate, now SI 1.12, is one of the highest in northern New Jersey and formidable road bloc in luring good ratables," said Hylant, "Ihe present zoning restraint must be compromised and made less rigid than our neighboring communities if we are to be competitive." "Last year, a large number of industrial realtors put the township on notice that the zoning laws were too tight and unrealistic," Hylant noted. "Therefore, bui' Mng restrictions in the Economic Development and Office Buiklii zones should be loosened, particularly since we have less than a half dozen parcels of land that are presently saleable." "Land usage should be increased to at least 40 per cent, while our set back requirements should be lowered from 300 feet lo a maximum ot 200 "Although our zoning laws were revised last fall, they did not change significantly," continued Hylant, "and we have not had even prospective (Continued on Page Two) Kmiecinski SlamsKomar PASSAIC TWP.

One of the three Democratic candidates seeking party endorsement for one ot two open posts on the Township Committee. Edward Kmiecinski of Stirling this week issued 1 statement slamming one of his opponents, l-'rank komar, a former member ot the Township Committee. While both Komar and his running mate William Lott remained silent this week, Kmiecinski dropped his bombshell and started the Democratic campaign ol 1969, which will end June 3 on the Primary I lection day. Since the party in this township has just handful of registered Democrats, (here will certainly be a power play on the part ot the leaders lo get out every vote. If they plan to beat out Kmiecinski.

Informed sources say that Komai and Lolt do have the support ot the leaders and Kmiecinski it rebel. In his statement. Kmiecinski not only called for voters to support him. but urged for Heistoski for governor. The statement read: "In rebuttal to Mi.

Komar, may 1 ask why did he always vote with the majority Republicans while at Town Hall? "We never had a fair Democratic representation while he was in office. Never did he introduce a resolution that would benefit the hard-paying taxpayers. "He had his chance for three years, and ran and lost again last (Continued on Page Two) Wrigley Talks Of Apartments PASSAIC TWP. Township Committecman George Wrigley issued the following statement this week, explaining his stand on garden apartment construction in the township, saying, "One ol the most important issues facing Passaic township at this time is what to do about the Senior Citizen Condominium and garden apartment proposals that have been presented to the Planning Board for consideration. "The S25 million Senior Cornish Tract proposal, the Valley Road.

Gillette Senior Citizen proposal and the Millington Garden Apartment proposal represent a very substantial investment and would certainly affect our township greatly. "I will continue to fight for an impartial comprehensive study of the effects of this type of ratable on Passaic Township. "I maintain that this study should be prepared by professionals and financed by the township. "The multi-million dollar International Nickel Company Research Lab slipped through our fingers some years ago, because of a lack of accurate information on that highly emotional issue. "We can't let that happen again.

I issaic Township is in a very critical period of growth and we must impartial and unbiased tacts and figures to (Continued on Page Two).