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A18 Daily Record, Morris County, N.J., Sunday, July 2, 2000 COUNTY Patriotism sparkles bright on Fourth N. Jerseyans reflect about day's meaning BY ROB JENNINGS Daily Record MONTVILLE Fourth of July ceremonies marking the nation's birth generally don't evoke the same patriotic intensity as Memorial Day, when Americans pay homage to veterans. Still, July 4 does have a special meaning to many Morris County residents, who see it as a chance to reflect on individual liberties such as freedom of speech and religion conveyed i in the Declaration of Independence. Some view the holiday as sort of a second Memorial Day, a chance to remember relatives and close friends who served their country in war. Angela Nicholas recalled her late brother-in-law, Leroy Nicholas a Green Beret who was briefly cap- NABISCO SOLD Nabisco Holdings the Parsippany-based operating company that makes cookies, crackers and other snacks, was sold Sunday to New York-based Philip Morris Companies Inc.

for $14.9 billion, or $55 per share, plus the assumption of $4 billion in debt. Philip Morris plans to merge Nabisco into its Kraft Foods Inc. unit, then sell up to 20 percent of the stock to the public. Putting the two companies together would reinforce Kraft's position as the world's second-largest food company after Switzerland's Nestle SA. Once Nabisco Holdings is sold, RJ Reynolds Tobacco Holdings Inc.

will buy Nabisco Group Holdings which has an 80.6 percent share in the operating company as its sole asset, for 9.8 billion, or $30 per share. This would reunite the two companies one year after an ill-fated plan to boost Nabisco's stock by splitting it from tobacco liability NO REIMBURSEMENT The World Bank will not reimburse Morris County's police agencies for any of the $502,741 in overtime incurred during an international conference in Florham Park that saw a protest rally and nine arrests. "Thanks to the intervention of the local police force the strators did not succeed in 'shutting country I in the right that not too many James Tierno said the United States is 'the greatest Steve Shih described free speech as 'a basic human what you want to be. Whether you're Catholic or Jewish or Protestant, that's your choice." Denise Phostole offered an overview: "Independence Day, to me, means the flag, the United States, the freedom to be with our family, and free to be whatever we ROB JENNINGS can be reached at (973) 989-0652 or STAYING AND GOING The Randolph High School principal stayed, and the Morris Plains Borough School principal decided to go. Ed Paone, a principal in Morris Plains for 28 years, handed in his resignation on Wednesday and said his last day would be Aug.

31. Despite the school board voting in favor of a 3.5 percent raise for Paone during Tuesday night's board meeting, the popular principal said the board's decision to grant the increase seemed reluctant. He had been negotiating with the board for two months to try to work out the dispute. Paone will become principal at the David Gregory School, a private special-education school in Paramus. Meanwhile, the Randolph Board of Education allowed Principal Cecil "Bud" Beavers to remain at his post, causing a crowd of 200 residents to erupt into applause during Tuesday's meeting.

The board voted 6-0 to reverse its original decision not to allow him to continue service as principal after seven years. Beavers submitted his intent to retire in March so he could pursue a doctorate. But he rescinded his retirement notice in May. Last week the board voted 6-3 not to allow him to remain, saying the search process for a replacement was too far along. Overturned trucks on Rt.

287 cut down by thick paint Since the 1998 addition of thick paint akin to rumble strips was applied to Route 287 to westbound Route 80 to slow down traffic and prevent trucks from flipping, Denise Phostole: 'Independence Day means the flag, the United tured in Vietnam, died of cancer tributed to Agent James Tierno, year in the Korean lot of friends there, people who Tierno, along said freedom of can principle he "I believe in thing," Tierno down' that conference," World Bank Director Andrew Ewing conceded in one-page letter to Morris County Prosecutor John B. Dangler. "And it is I have to inform Bank is unable pensation stand." The three-day Hamilton Park where 180 perts gathered ments in drew about 200 peak during March. Ewing did not day, but bank rell Tuck said never paid the community or ABATEMENT The Morristown vote on Tuesday tax abatement story office and the site of the Eli Ungar, a Morristown was deeply decision. The ened to pull out out the tax break, Susan Hatzel of Montville said the holiday means' 'freedom of religion' to her.

and who later that his doctors atOrange exposure. who served one War, spoke of "a who got killed over didn't need to die." with several others, speech is the Ameriespecially cherishes. that more than anysaid. "We're the Danny Dimitro of Montville defined free speech as 'the right to say what you Angela Nicholas said her brother-inlaw served as a Green Beret in Vietnam. greatest country in the world.

You can't beat it Danny Dimitro defined free speech as "the right to say what you want, even if it is offensive to everyone else especially i if it is offensive to everyone Steve Shih described free speech as "a basic human right. that not too many nations have." Susan Hatzel spoke of "freedom of religion being able to choose THE WEEK IN REVIEW regret that that the World provide any comyou under- seminar at the Center, finance exdiscuss investcountries, protesters at its weekend in calls Monspokeswoman Merorganization costs of a host council in a 4-3 a five-year proposed sevenbuilding on Macy's. representative of LLC, said he with the had threatproject withUngar would seven trucks have overturned on the highway, according to the state Department of Transportation. From 1996 to the highway painting in September 1998, 10 trucks overturned, DOT spokesman John Dourgarian said recently. VACATION CHECK LIST: make arrangements for the dog and cat set lights on automatic timer notify the post office to hold your mail unplug appliances sign up for the Daily Record Vacation Donation Program Contribute to the education of area students by taking part in the Daily Record VACATION DONATION PROGRAM.

Credit from your newspaper subscription will help pay for newspapers that are provided to Morris County schools. NOE Newspapers in Education You'll enjoy your vacation even more knowing area students will benefit from your participation in the Daily Record Vacation Donation Program. To learn more, contact a customer service representative at 1-800-398-8990 It's all about you! Daily Record MORRIS COUNTY'S NEWSPAPER Joseph P. Estwin 59, worked for Warner Lambert ROXBURY TWP. Joseph P.

Estwin Sr. died Friday at St. Clare's after a short illness. He was 59. Born in Mahwah, he lived in Cedar Knolls and Hanover Township before moving to Succasunna 21 years ago.

Mr. Estwin was awarded several patents as a tool and die coordinator for the Warner-Lambert Parke Davis Co. in Morris Plains, where he worked for 15 years. He previously was a patrolman for the Wharton Police Department for several years. He served in the Army during the Vietnam War.

Mr. Estwin was an active member of both St. Therese Roman Catholic Church in Succasunna and Mine Hill American Legion Post 391. He loved NASCAR racing, golf and basketball and was a Roxbury Township Little League coach. Survivors include his wife, Pat A.

(Graham) Estwin; three children, Jennifer of Hopatcong, Joseph Jr. and Michael, both at home; two brothers, Donald of Budd Lake and Clemen J. of Allentown, and a sister, Estelle Herka of New Jersey. Friends may visit Sunday 3-5 and 7-9 p.m. at the Davis Hepplewhite Funeral Home 96 Main Succasunna.

The funeral liturgy will be Monday at 12 p.m. at St. Therese Roman Catholic Church, 151 Main Succasunna. Entombent at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, East Hanover. Donations may be made in his name to the St.

Therese Youth Ministry, 7 Hunter Succasunna, N.J. 07876. Russell C. Jones, 37, warehouse manager ROXBURY TWP. Russell C.

Jones died Friday at St. Clare's after a short illness. Born in Woonsocket, R.I., he lived most of his life in Denville before moving to Ledgewood two years ago. Mr. Jones was a warehouse manager for Creative Salon Concepts in Parsippany for the past two years.

He graduated from Morris Knolls High School in 1981 and attended the County College of Morris. He was a member of St. Therese Roman Catholic Church in Succasunna. A sports enthusiast, Mr. Jones was a fan of the Mets, Jets, Knicks and Rangers.

His father, Ronald died previously. Survivors include his mother, Rita C. Jones of Ledgewood; three brothers, Ronald C. Jr. and wife Carol of Crownsville, Raymond C.

and wife Monica of Potomac Falls, Va. and Richard C. and wife Karen of Delray Beach, a sister, Rachelle C. Cygan and husband Christopher Cygan of Succasunna; eight nieces and nephews, Adam Amanda Jones, Andrew Jones, Ashley Jones, Ross Jones, Emily Cygan, Katherine Cygan and David Thomas; and his dear friend, Elaine Thomas of Potomac Falls, Va. Friends may visit Sunday 7-9 p.m.

at the Davis Hepplewhite Funeral 1 Home 96 Main Succasunna. The funeral liturgy will be held Monday 9 a.m. at St. Therese Roman Catholic Church, 151 Main Succasunna. Interment at the Gate of Heaven Cemetery in East Hanover.

Donations may be made in his name to the Sarcoma Alliance, 775 E. Blithdale Mill Valley, Calif. 94941, Attn: Suzanne Leider. Obituaries Special notices purchased by family and friends To place an obituary: Fax (973) 428-6666. Be sure to include a name and phone number for confirmation.

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The deadline is 7 p.m. three days before publication. Sharon Carrell, 55, formerly of Budd Lake ATKINSON, N.C. Sharon A. Carrell died Sunday.

She was 55. Mrs. Carrell previously lived in Budd Lake. Survivors include her husband, Larry; two daughters, Lisa Becker and Kimberly Carrell; one grandchild, Nicole Becker; her mother, Jacqueline Ashworth; and her sister, Bonnie Ashworth. A memorial service will be Monday at 2 p.m.

at Atkinson Church, Atkinson, N.C. Arrangements by Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home, Burgaw, N.C. Edward H. Salmon, 83, worked for Phelps Dodge a with much you to We hope Conference international to developing the last return the police government. REJECTED rejected on a retail former Green disappointed company of the but not comment on that prospect.

Morristown Green wants to build a square- foot structure at the corner of Speed- well Avenue and North Park Place at a projected cost of $25.8 million. With the tax break, the company would pay $130,500 in property taxes in the first year instead of $1.28 million. The developer would pay the full amount after five years. TRACK FUNDS DENIED A request by Assemblyman Richard A. Merkt, -Morris, to insert $250,000 in the state budget for the Roxbury High School track to be resurfaced was quashed by the state budget commission, which refused to send it to the Legislature on Wednesday.

School officials have made a plea for the money to Gov. Christie Whitman, whose office subsequently indicated opposition to the plan after an aide, Bruce Sisler, inspected the track on May 31. Officials from other towns also attacked the proposal, saying it would set a dangerous precedent. Township voters in April rejected spending $385,000 to resurface the 28-year-old track, which was declared a safety hazard by the school board in May and closed. "It's a little bit down, but UPDATE the time element is a little bit shorter, too," Dourgarian said.

"We are looking into installing more (paint) strips farther up the ramp as an even earlier warning." Signs on the ramps warn trucks to slow to 20 mph, but some drivers ignore them. Rumble strips were not used because they cause the curving ramp surface to break up. The thick paint, in a chevron CASH PAID for gold silver coins, silver dollars, halfs, quarters, dimes. Also, coin collections, sterling silver, scrap gold, paper currency foreign coins. Call Bob at 973-267-2813 Will Come To You! pattern, produces a jarring sound to warn drivers to slow down.

Prior to the installation, the special paint was tested on a high-pedestrian section of Route 129 in Trenton. "I think there has been some improvement, some slight improvement, but we're looking at doing more," Dourgarian said. MATT MANOCHIO can be reached at (973) 428-6630 or For Home Delivery of the Daily Record Call 1-800-398-8990 SUMMER SALE OFF LONGbRIdGE 100 Speedwell Avenue, Morristown, NJ (973) 538-7077 18th Century, French Provincial Antique Furniture, Lighting, Fine Art, Throw Pillows, Accessories As Always Quality Upholstery Window Treatments, (Now off HunterDouglas products) MADISON Edward H. Salmon died Saturday at St. Clare's He was 83.

Born in Jersey City, he moved to Madison 24 years ago. Mr. Salmon worked in the accounting and sales departments for Phelps Dodge Corp. in New York City for 33 years before retiring in 1981. He was a lieutenant in the Army during World War II, serving in Italy and retiring from the reserves as a captain.

His sister, Eileen Brown, died previously. Survivors include his wife of 55 years, Anna (Arnone); two sons, Joseph of Dover and John of Florham Park; six grandchildren, Christopher, Angela, Laura, Michele, Pamela and Amy; and a great-grandson, A.J. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral Wednesday at 8:30 a.m. from the Madison Memorial Home, 159 Main Madison with a funeral Mass at 9:30 a.m. at St.

Vincent Martyr Church, Madison. Entombment at Gate of Heaven Cemetery Mausoleum, East Hanover. Visitation will be Tuesday, 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. In lieu of flowers, please contribute to the Madison Volunteer Ambulance Corps. Margaret Kohn, 92, retired waitress MONTVILLE TWP.

Margaret (Salko) Kohn died Friday at St. Clare's after a short illness. She was 92. Born in Passaic, she lived in Cape Coral, Fla. for 25 years before returning to Montville Township eight years ago.

Mrs. Kohn was a waitress at Rut's Hut in Clifton for 15 years before retiring in 1967. She previously worked for Hoffman-LaRoche also in Clifton. Her husband, Lester, died in 1981, and her son, Lester died in 1984. Survivors include two sons, Clifford of Jacksonville, Fla.

and Ronald of Montville; and six grandchildren. The funeral liturgy will be Wednesday at 11 a.m. at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, Boonton. Interment will be private. Friends may call Tuesday, 7-9 p.m.

only at the Mackey Funeral Home, 107 Essex Boonton. Memorial contributions in Margaret's name may be made to the charity of your choice. BY MATT MANOCHIO Daily Record Marvadean T. Floyd, 63, merchandise packer MORRISTOWN Marvadean T. Floyd died Thursday at home.

She was 63. Born in St. Augustine, she has lived in Morristown for 40 years. Mrs. Floyd was a merchandise packer for Tiffany Co.

in Parsippany for 13 years. Survivors include a son, Roderick of St. Augustine; and six daughters, Nanice of Jacksonville, Rosalyn of Miami, Bonita of Newark, Bridgette Copeland of Atlanta, Freda of Morristown and Donna of Elan College, N.C. Visiting hours will be Monday, 2- 4 and 7-9 p.m. at Rowe-Lanterman Home for Funerals, 71 Washington Morristown.

Funeral service will be at St. Paul A.M.E. Church, St. Augustine. Burial at Evergreen Cemetery in Florida.

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